Granby High School Alumni
Norfolk, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Diana Lillard | 1976 |
| Emily Hartigan | 1964 |
| Hasieh Blackwood | 2020 |
| Herbert Herbert Davis | 1969 |
| Marc Pollack Marc Pollack | 1966 |
| Paul Long | 2000 |
| Tamara Harris | 1995 |
| Tyler Lockwood | 2015 |
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
Anthony D Parks
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Completed 32 years. 1976-2008. Retired as a Master Chief.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Completed 32 years. 1976-2008. Retired as a Master Chief.
carl l pope jr
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
joined the marine corps in 2007 been to deployed to iraq and to afghanistan during my afghan deployment got hit by a roadside bomb and got awarded the purple heart
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
joined the marine corps in 2007 been to deployed to iraq and to afghanistan during my afghan deployment got hit by a roadside bomb and got awarded the purple heart
carl l pope jr
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
did a tour in Iraq and a tour in Afghanistan was wounded in a roadside bomb in afghan that got him awarded the purple heart
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
did a tour in Iraq and a tour in Afghanistan was wounded in a roadside bomb in afghan that got him awarded the purple heart
Davi Eugene Hill
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served two tours in Vietnam 67-68, received Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served two tours in Vietnam 67-68, received Bronze Star and Purple Heart
David Eugene Hill
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served two tours in Vietnam 67-68, reached rank of Sargent with Bronze star and Purple heart passed away in 2018 from complications due to agent orange from his service
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served two tours in Vietnam 67-68, reached rank of Sargent with Bronze star and Purple heart passed away in 2018 from complications due to agent orange from his service
David Ogle
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Forestall, CVA 59.
1966 - 1968 in Vietnam. From East coast
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Forestall, CVA 59.
1966 - 1968 in Vietnam. From East coast
FRANK FOLEY
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Boot - Parris Island March 1960
F Co. Camp Lejeune Infantry - BAR RIFLEMAN
TO OCTOBER 1960
VMA-212 KANEOHE - S-3 NOVEMBER 1961 TO NOVEMBER 1963
DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 21, 1963, THE DAY BEFORE PRESIDENT KENNEDY WAS KILLED IN DALLAS, TX.
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Boot - Parris Island March 1960
F Co. Camp Lejeune Infantry - BAR RIFLEMAN
TO OCTOBER 1960
VMA-212 KANEOHE - S-3 NOVEMBER 1961 TO NOVEMBER 1963
DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 21, 1963, THE DAY BEFORE PRESIDENT KENNEDY WAS KILLED IN DALLAS, TX.
Frazier L. O'Leary, Jr.
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
I joined the Army in January of 1964. I went to Vietnam in August of 1964 and went to OCS at Fort benning from August of 1965-Feb. of 1966. After graduation, I was stationed at Arlington Hall Station in Arlington, Va. I left the Army as a captain in June of 1968.
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
I joined the Army in January of 1964. I went to Vietnam in August of 1964 and went to OCS at Fort benning from August of 1965-Feb. of 1966. After graduation, I was stationed at Arlington Hall Station in Arlington, Va. I left the Army as a captain in June of 1968.
Frazier O'Leary
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
I joined the Army on January 22, 1964 and spent a year in Vietnam with the Army Security Agency. I graduated from Infantry OCS in February of 1966. I served as XO and CO of the HQ company of ASA at Arlington Hall Station in Arlington, Va. until I left as a captain in 1968.
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
I joined the Army on January 22, 1964 and spent a year in Vietnam with the Army Security Agency. I graduated from Infantry OCS in February of 1966. I served as XO and CO of the HQ company of ASA at Arlington Hall Station in Arlington, Va. until I left as a captain in 1968.
Jeffrey Snyder
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Drafted and sent to Vietnam. Stationed at Fort Bragg NC, Fort Dix NJ, Fort Gordon GA, Fort Lewis Tacoma, WA and Pleiku Vietnam
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Drafted and sent to Vietnam. Stationed at Fort Bragg NC, Fort Dix NJ, Fort Gordon GA, Fort Lewis Tacoma, WA and Pleiku Vietnam
Jeffrey Snyder
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Servied in the Army (drafted December 24th) from January 1967 to September 1968. Served 1 year in Pleiku, Vietnam. Rank: E-5
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Servied in the Army (drafted December 24th) from January 1967 to September 1968. Served 1 year in Pleiku, Vietnam. Rank: E-5
Jerry C Bueck
Class of 1964
Air Force, 22 Years
While in the AF I served in a number of positions including flight training, aircraft maintenance, and advanced research and development (including "star wars"). I was fortunate enough to get both a masters and bachelors degree in EE while in the service. I spent over 8 of my 22 years in schools and training of various sorts. Since I retired in 1987 I continued in national defense as a contractor supporting the nuclear arsenal.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 22 Years
While in the AF I served in a number of positions including flight training, aircraft maintenance, and advanced research and development (including "star wars"). I was fortunate enough to get both a masters and bachelors degree in EE while in the service. I spent over 8 of my 22 years in schools and training of various sorts. Since I retired in 1987 I continued in national defense as a contractor supporting the nuclear arsenal.
Jim Griffin
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Drafted Sept.,1972 out of grad school at ECU. Managed to avoid real Army, goofed off majority of time in Army at Ft. Sam Houston. Served one year, ten months and three days. Got early out to go back to grad school at Indiana U. Avoided the ‘Nam, luckier than some
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Drafted Sept.,1972 out of grad school at ECU. Managed to avoid real Army, goofed off majority of time in Army at Ft. Sam Houston. Served one year, ten months and three days. Got early out to go back to grad school at Indiana U. Avoided the ‘Nam, luckier than some
jin sawyer
Class of 1948
Air Force, 20+ Years
In the USAF during the years of 1951-1972
Class of 1948
Air Force, 20+ Years
In the USAF during the years of 1951-1972
Keith Braswell
Class of 1971
Air Force, 6 Years
I've always been honored and proud to serve my country.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 6 Years
I've always been honored and proud to serve my country.
Larry Waitsman
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
2nd Zweibrucken FRG - 7th ARMY
FADAC System used in Reconniance.
Post Military includes DOJ, FBI, DIA
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
2nd Zweibrucken FRG - 7th ARMY
FADAC System used in Reconniance.
Post Military includes DOJ, FBI, DIA
MARJORIE ROTH
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in administrative positions in Camp Lejeune, NC with Base Legal Office; Quantico, VA with Marine Corps Landing Force Development Center and Marine Corps Schools (two tours), and Camp Smith, Hawaii in Fleet Marine Force G-1 and Force Chaplains Office.
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in administrative positions in Camp Lejeune, NC with Base Legal Office; Quantico, VA with Marine Corps Landing Force Development Center and Marine Corps Schools (two tours), and Camp Smith, Hawaii in Fleet Marine Force G-1 and Force Chaplains Office.
mark garcia
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
I have served in iraq 3 times and i am back in the states still serving my country.
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
I have served in iraq 3 times and i am back in the states still serving my country.
Mark H Waitsman
Class of 1969
Coast Guard, 10 Years
4 kyears active
6 years reserves
Class of 1969
Coast Guard, 10 Years
4 kyears active
6 years reserves
Richard Lee Hill
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Served two tours in Vietnam 67-68 after stint served in reserves to reach highest rank as Sargent before retiring.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Served two tours in Vietnam 67-68 after stint served in reserves to reach highest rank as Sargent before retiring.
Rickey Hudson/Zilonka
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
1968-1969...Long My Valley,II Corp,Central Highlands,Republic of Vietnam
1970-1971...Ft Bliss, Texas
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
1968-1969...Long My Valley,II Corp,Central Highlands,Republic of Vietnam
1970-1971...Ft Bliss, Texas
Roger Kirkbride
Class of 1986
Navy, 10 Years
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Desert Shield & Desert Storm
Class of 1986
Navy, 10 Years
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Desert Shield & Desert Storm
Russ Theisen
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Russ served [13+] years with USMC(R), there he instructed, in (32) electronic and military technical schools. He received over 10,000 hours (5 years) of military training and trained over 2000 Marines in Technical and Leadership Subjects.
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Russ served [13+] years with USMC(R), there he instructed, in (32) electronic and military technical schools. He received over 10,000 hours (5 years) of military training and trained over 2000 Marines in Technical and Leadership Subjects.
Russell Theisen
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Entered the USMC Reserve in 1953. Was a member of the VMA-233 Aviation Squadron. We frew F4U corsair aircraft. Went to Paris Island in 1956. Camp Lejune 1957
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Entered the USMC Reserve in 1953. Was a member of the VMA-233 Aviation Squadron. We frew F4U corsair aircraft. Went to Paris Island in 1956. Camp Lejune 1957
Russell Theisen
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
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Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
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Russess Eugene Theisen
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
I joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1953. I was the first USMC-R to take advantage of the 6 month active and 8 year Inactive Reserve Program in 1956. I took advantage of the Military Training that was available to the USMC Reserve Organization and obtained over 5,000 in class hours of training. I stayed in the USMC-R until I received my Professional Engineering Certification. I then left the USMC-R to help develop the Military Systems that the Defense Department was promoting for the Military. I was able to help develop over 27 Military Systems or Sub Systems that are in use by the Military Today.
Class of 1955
Marine Corps, 13 Years
I joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1953. I was the first USMC-R to take advantage of the 6 month active and 8 year Inactive Reserve Program in 1956. I took advantage of the Military Training that was available to the USMC Reserve Organization and obtained over 5,000 in class hours of training. I stayed in the USMC-R until I received my Professional Engineering Certification. I then left the USMC-R to help develop the Military Systems that the Defense Department was promoting for the Military. I was able to help develop over 27 Military Systems or Sub Systems that are in use by the Military Today.
Thomas E. Greyard III
Class of 1960
Army, 33 Years
Enlisted Aug 60, commissioned from Artillery OCS Apr 66, retired as Colonel Jun 94. Now living in Summerville, SC
Class of 1960
Army, 33 Years
Enlisted Aug 60, commissioned from Artillery OCS Apr 66, retired as Colonel Jun 94. Now living in Summerville, SC
Thomas E. Greyard III
Class of 1960
Army, 34 Years
enlisted after GHS graduation, after 6 years went to Artillery OCS, after graduating from OCS went to VietNam, commanded a platoon, 2 batteries, and a Battalion. Was assistant deputy director of the Army Operations Center in the Pentagon. Retired 1994 as Colonel.
Class of 1960
Army, 34 Years
enlisted after GHS graduation, after 6 years went to Artillery OCS, after graduating from OCS went to VietNam, commanded a platoon, 2 batteries, and a Battalion. Was assistant deputy director of the Army Operations Center in the Pentagon. Retired 1994 as Colonel.
Walter Tyler
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
In Viet Nam 1966 -1967 with 4th infantry division. Then station in Ft Ord with scientific test unit until 1969
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
In Viet Nam 1966 -1967 with 4th infantry division. Then station in Ft Ord with scientific test unit until 1969
William C. Sontag
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator
Helicopter Pilot
1971-1992
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator
Helicopter Pilot
1971-1992
William Dawson
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Served more than 21 years in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps, retiring in September 2006. Currently attending the University of Texas San Antonio in pursuit of a Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Served more than 21 years in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps, retiring in September 2006. Currently attending the University of Texas San Antonio in pursuit of a Masters Degree in Business Administration.
William Powers
Class of 1970
Army, 2 Years
Drafted 9/72. Co D 547 Engineer BN Germany. Demolition specialist.
Class of 1970
Army, 2 Years
Drafted 9/72. Co D 547 Engineer BN Germany. Demolition specialist.
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School News
1967 45th class reunion
October 6th at the downtown Norfolk Sheraton Hotel
6:30 PM until...
Open to all classes
Our Granby 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 Granby High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Norfolk are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!