Garfield High School Alumni
Akron, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Aaron Portis Jr | 1986 |
| Blaine Coleman | 1964 |
| James Wilson | 1968 |
| Marguerite Cooley | 1984 |
| Mary Smith | 1963 |
| Pam Propst | 1973 |
| Rea Beals | 1982 |
| Victoria Rasicci | 1971 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Alejandro Ramos (ALex)
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 11 Years
1st Lt. Ramos is currently deployed right now but his wife Joni (May) Ramos and two kids Jordan and Elise are living in Camp Pendleton,CA.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 11 Years
1st Lt. Ramos is currently deployed right now but his wife Joni (May) Ramos and two kids Jordan and Elise are living in Camp Pendleton,CA.
Bryan Smith
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
Commissioned 2nd Lt in 1979
4 years Active; 11 Reserve
Air Force Intelligence: field and HQ USAF
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
Commissioned 2nd Lt in 1979
4 years Active; 11 Reserve
Air Force Intelligence: field and HQ USAF
Bryan Smith
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
Air Force Intelligence Officer, 4 years active, 11 years reserve
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
Air Force Intelligence Officer, 4 years active, 11 years reserve
christopher premore
Class of 2004
Army, 10 Years
11B Infantryman served in Fort Riley Kansas, Vilseck Germany, and Fort Drum New York. Two combat tours to Iraq. Training mission to slunj Croatia.
Class of 2004
Army, 10 Years
11B Infantryman served in Fort Riley Kansas, Vilseck Germany, and Fort Drum New York. Two combat tours to Iraq. Training mission to slunj Croatia.
Daniel Newman
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
SCOUT / SNIPER / NBC EXPERT / PARATROOPER / SERVED FROM 1984 TO 1991. SERVED IN BORDER PATROL OF SOUTH AND NORTH KOREA / PANAMA / FIRST GULF WAR
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
SCOUT / SNIPER / NBC EXPERT / PARATROOPER / SERVED FROM 1984 TO 1991. SERVED IN BORDER PATROL OF SOUTH AND NORTH KOREA / PANAMA / FIRST GULF WAR
Daniel Newman
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
scout / sniper / nuclear-biological-chemical instructor.served in south korea / panama / gulf war one. promoted to sgt and now is a disable vet
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
scout / sniper / nuclear-biological-chemical instructor.served in south korea / panama / gulf war one. promoted to sgt and now is a disable vet
David Christy
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 4 year in USMC and 2 tours in Vietnam.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 4 year in USMC and 2 tours in Vietnam.
David James Batten
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Stationed in Norfolk, Virginia on the mighty USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CVN 69. I am and ABE3 I work on the Catapults and the Arresting Gear.
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Stationed in Norfolk, Virginia on the mighty USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CVN 69. I am and ABE3 I work on the Catapults and the Arresting Gear.
Dennis Bradley
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
Served at Eglin AFB, FL
Airframe repair tech.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
Served at Eglin AFB, FL
Airframe repair tech.
Diane R. Grassell
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Medical Corpsman stationed at Keesler Airforce Base, Biloxi Mississippi. Served 1963 through 1967 handling returning wounded servicemen from all branches as we started getting more involved in Vietnam.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Medical Corpsman stationed at Keesler Airforce Base, Biloxi Mississippi. Served 1963 through 1967 handling returning wounded servicemen from all branches as we started getting more involved in Vietnam.
Duane Strong
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Served for 22 years including 5 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Served for 22 years including 5 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Duane Strong
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Serves as National Command Element Sergeant Major for US Forces in Southern Afghanistan. Stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Serves as National Command Element Sergeant Major for US Forces in Southern Afghanistan. Stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Earl V Lott Jr
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the Navy from July 31, 1961 to July 31, 1992. Retired in July 1992 after 31 years of service as an AKCM (E-9). Served on board the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk at Three different times. Was stationed in Rota ,Spain and Mildenhall, England.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the Navy from July 31, 1961 to July 31, 1992. Retired in July 1992 after 31 years of service as an AKCM (E-9). Served on board the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk at Three different times. Was stationed in Rota ,Spain and Mildenhall, England.
Earl V Lott Jr
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy right after High School and retired fom the Navy with Rating of AKCM (E-9) after 31 years of service. Retired to San Antonio TX where the weather is HOT!!!!!!! and HUMID in the summer.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy right after High School and retired fom the Navy with Rating of AKCM (E-9) after 31 years of service. Retired to San Antonio TX where the weather is HOT!!!!!!! and HUMID in the summer.
Ellyse M. Jenkins
Class of 2003
Air Force, 5 Years
Entered the Air Force on July 1, 2003. She was deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of the GWOT (Global War on Terror). Is a Senior Airman working in the Applications field. Has won Airman of the Year for her squadron, among other awards.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 5 Years
Entered the Air Force on July 1, 2003. She was deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of the GWOT (Global War on Terror). Is a Senior Airman working in the Applications field. Has won Airman of the Year for her squadron, among other awards.
Evin Moore
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Retired and living in Metro Detroit, working in manufacturing.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Retired and living in Metro Detroit, working in manufacturing.
Fredd J. Milbry
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Entered the U.S. Coast Guard on March 8, 1976 as an Enlisted member and retired on July 1, 1999 as a Commissioned Officer
with the rank of Lieutenant. After attending BootCamp at Cape May, NJ. was stationed at Governors Island, NY. Transferred to Training Center Petaluma, Ca. Marine Safety Office Cincinnati, OH, two tours at Seventh Coast Guard District office in Miami, FL. Boating Safety Division and assignment as the District Civil Rights Counselor Facilitator. Transfered to Coast Guard Group Detroit, MI. as Assistant Admin Officer. Attended Officer Candidate School at Yorktown, VA. Transfered to Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC as the Public Affairs Programs Branch Chief. Transfered to LORAN Station Kure Island HI, as Commanding Officer. Transfered Ninth Coast Guard District Office, Cleveland, OH as Readiness Branch Chief and subsequent assignment in Boating Safety Division as Auxiliary Branch Chief. Transfered to Military Processing Station
Pittsburgh, PA as Testing Control Officer. Retired with over 23 years of service to our country with plenty of fond memories and friends for life. Salute to all our Veterans in all Services!
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Entered the U.S. Coast Guard on March 8, 1976 as an Enlisted member and retired on July 1, 1999 as a Commissioned Officer
with the rank of Lieutenant. After attending BootCamp at Cape May, NJ. was stationed at Governors Island, NY. Transferred to Training Center Petaluma, Ca. Marine Safety Office Cincinnati, OH, two tours at Seventh Coast Guard District office in Miami, FL. Boating Safety Division and assignment as the District Civil Rights Counselor Facilitator. Transfered to Coast Guard Group Detroit, MI. as Assistant Admin Officer. Attended Officer Candidate School at Yorktown, VA. Transfered to Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC as the Public Affairs Programs Branch Chief. Transfered to LORAN Station Kure Island HI, as Commanding Officer. Transfered Ninth Coast Guard District Office, Cleveland, OH as Readiness Branch Chief and subsequent assignment in Boating Safety Division as Auxiliary Branch Chief. Transfered to Military Processing Station
Pittsburgh, PA as Testing Control Officer. Retired with over 23 years of service to our country with plenty of fond memories and friends for life. Salute to all our Veterans in all Services!
Gary R. Anderson
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Served 10 years in the Infantry, 10 years in the military Police, 5 years in recruiting duty. Retired as a MSG (E-8) in 2001. Currently working as a DOD Police Officer.
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Served 10 years in the Infantry, 10 years in the military Police, 5 years in recruiting duty. Retired as a MSG (E-8) in 2001. Currently working as a DOD Police Officer.
James Lybrook
Class of 1995
Navy, 1 Years
well I enjoyed the NJROTC class that I had took at Garfield Highschool and my teachers were sk1 Moudry and major Zink and I am in trainningcamp p.s tell both.
Class of 1995
Navy, 1 Years
well I enjoyed the NJROTC class that I had took at Garfield Highschool and my teachers were sk1 Moudry and major Zink and I am in trainningcamp p.s tell both.
James W Allen
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 4 years with 100th SRW, aerial recon; 4 years in procurement.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 4 years with 100th SRW, aerial recon; 4 years in procurement.
Jim Allen
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 4 years as a supply tech with the 100th SRW based out of Tucson, AZ working with the U-2 aircraft. While stationed with the 100th I served a 4 month TDY in South Viet Nam.
My second enlistment I served as a buyer at MacDill AFB Procurement Office, Tampa, FL. I completed my degree at the University of Tampa. I have worked in the field of purchasing throughout my career.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 4 years as a supply tech with the 100th SRW based out of Tucson, AZ working with the U-2 aircraft. While stationed with the 100th I served a 4 month TDY in South Viet Nam.
My second enlistment I served as a buyer at MacDill AFB Procurement Office, Tampa, FL. I completed my degree at the University of Tampa. I have worked in the field of purchasing throughout my career.
John F. Walsh IV
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Crew Chief on fighter aircraft - served in Thailand and Vietnam - stationed all over the world, to include Germany (twice) and many stateside assignments.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Crew Chief on fighter aircraft - served in Thailand and Vietnam - stationed all over the world, to include Germany (twice) and many stateside assignments.
John Neugebauer
Class of 1977
Air Force, 10 Years
1983-1984 Defense Language Institute, Russian Language School
1984-1985 82nd Flight Training Wing, Williams AFB, Arizona
1985-1988 36th TFW, Bitburg AB, Germany
1988-1993 4950th Test Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Class of 1977
Air Force, 10 Years
1983-1984 Defense Language Institute, Russian Language School
1984-1985 82nd Flight Training Wing, Williams AFB, Arizona
1985-1988 36th TFW, Bitburg AB, Germany
1988-1993 4950th Test Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
john walsh
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Was a crew chief on fighter aircraft, F-111's, F101's, F4's and F-16's. Stationed around the world...Nellis AFB, Tyndall, McLellan, Ramstein Germany, back to Nellis, Hahn Germany and Hector Field in Fargo ND. Many temporary duties around the world. Would love to do it all over again!
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Was a crew chief on fighter aircraft, F-111's, F101's, F4's and F-16's. Stationed around the world...Nellis AFB, Tyndall, McLellan, Ramstein Germany, back to Nellis, Hahn Germany and Hector Field in Fargo ND. Many temporary duties around the world. Would love to do it all over again!
Johnnie Downs
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant First Class Johnnie Downs retired Army 32 years, 6 months, 24 days. Served in the military through 3 wars, Honor graduate Ohio military academy honor graduate, Soldier of the year 1986, recipient us army Meritorious service medal, US Army track team Gold Medal 4 x 100 relay, Global war on terrorism medal, name placed at the Infantry Museum Fort Benning Georgia, George Washington Freedom Medal. Ohio Veteran Memorial Park monument honoring the Military career of Sergeant First Class Johnnie Downs. "Hooah"
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant First Class Johnnie Downs retired Army 32 years, 6 months, 24 days. Served in the military through 3 wars, Honor graduate Ohio military academy honor graduate, Soldier of the year 1986, recipient us army Meritorious service medal, US Army track team Gold Medal 4 x 100 relay, Global war on terrorism medal, name placed at the Infantry Museum Fort Benning Georgia, George Washington Freedom Medal. Ohio Veteran Memorial Park monument honoring the Military career of Sergeant First Class Johnnie Downs. "Hooah"
Joseph Harrisonn Jr
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Now I work for the US Army. Double Dipper!
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Now I work for the US Army. Double Dipper!
Melissa Helmkee
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Interior Communication Electrician, E-4
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Interior Communication Electrician, E-4
MIchael Gilliland
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Me is currently stationed in Pensacola, Florida and will be graduating from The Military Intell. School. He is hoping to be stationed in either California or...
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Me is currently stationed in Pensacola, Florida and will be graduating from The Military Intell. School. He is hoping to be stationed in either California or...
Michael Goff
Class of 1993
Navy, 6 Years
Mike served in the Navy as a Firecontrolman, on board the USS Normandy (CG-60). After leaving the Navy in 2001, Mike lived in Virginia Beach until 2007, when he and his wife moved to Maryland. Mike is currently working as a Web designer for Smarthinking.com, in Washington DC.
Class of 1993
Navy, 6 Years
Mike served in the Navy as a Firecontrolman, on board the USS Normandy (CG-60). After leaving the Navy in 2001, Mike lived in Virginia Beach until 2007, when he and his wife moved to Maryland. Mike is currently working as a Web designer for Smarthinking.com, in Washington DC.
Michael Griffith
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in Marines for 4 years after high school.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in Marines for 4 years after high school.
Nadine Brooks
Class of 1975
Air Force, 6 Years
Air Force Reserves
452nd Communications Squadron
Mather AFB
Class of 1975
Air Force, 6 Years
Air Force Reserves
452nd Communications Squadron
Mather AFB
Nancy Disturnell (Stewart)
Class of 1968
Air Force, 3 Years
Officer Training School selection branch, recruiter.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 3 Years
Officer Training School selection branch, recruiter.
Nancy Stewart Laumakis
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Officer training school selection branch; Recruiting service
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Officer training school selection branch; Recruiting service
Rafael Perez
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined right out of HS and have been stationed in MI, AZ, Turkey, DE, UT, and now in SD. Currently hold the rank of Senior Master Sgt and in charge of a B-1B maintenance unit.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined right out of HS and have been stationed in MI, AZ, Turkey, DE, UT, and now in SD. Currently hold the rank of Senior Master Sgt and in charge of a B-1B maintenance unit.
Robin Moore
Class of 1980
Navy, 13 Years
Nuclear power electronics technician for a few years before going into special projects. Spent a few years in the Philippines at Clark AFB working with the Joint Services SURTASS detachment, ended my service in 1993 aboard the USS Enterprise.
Class of 1980
Navy, 13 Years
Nuclear power electronics technician for a few years before going into special projects. Spent a few years in the Philippines at Clark AFB working with the Joint Services SURTASS detachment, ended my service in 1993 aboard the USS Enterprise.
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Our Garfield High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Garfield High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Akron are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!