Grandville High School Alumni
Grandville, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Allyson Collins | 2019 |
| Bob Hanson | 1978 |
| Carol Blair | 1962 |
| Gordon Denton | 1965 |
| Jeri Stranz Jeri Stranz | 1975 |
| Kevin Sutter | 1973 |
| Linda Norton | 1965 |
| Robert Yonker | 1964 |
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
Anders Swenson
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
I was deployed twice overseas, first to Kuwait for OP Desert Fox and again To Abu Ghraib prison (after the fact) in Iraq.
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
I was deployed twice overseas, first to Kuwait for OP Desert Fox and again To Abu Ghraib prison (after the fact) in Iraq.
Andrew Erdman
Class of 2002
Air Force, 6 Years
Is an electrician. Serving in my second reenlistment, shooting for at least 20years.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 6 Years
Is an electrician. Serving in my second reenlistment, shooting for at least 20years.
Brandon Weerstra
Class of 2004
Army, 2 Years
I have been in the military for about two years and im currently stationed in hawaii and at this time im in Iraq until 2008 and im coming home to hawaii cant wait
Class of 2004
Army, 2 Years
I have been in the military for about two years and im currently stationed in hawaii and at this time im in Iraq until 2008 and im coming home to hawaii cant wait
Cameron Zbikowski
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Have Served two years and have been accepted to the Naval Academy Preparatory School and to the Naval Academy. Set to graduate in 2012.
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Have Served two years and have been accepted to the Naval Academy Preparatory School and to the Naval Academy. Set to graduate in 2012.
Cammy Maxwell
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Served (9) years, active and IR, I was in the Communication field and picked up a Second MOS in administration. I know teach Marine Corps Students at Fort Leonard Wood
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Served (9) years, active and IR, I was in the Communication field and picked up a Second MOS in administration. I know teach Marine Corps Students at Fort Leonard Wood
Daniel Acton
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Couple of years at Ramstein A.B. Germany and 2 more years at McChord A.F.B. Wa. Good times
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Couple of years at Ramstein A.B. Germany and 2 more years at McChord A.F.B. Wa. Good times
Daniel Impens
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the Air Force on 15 Oct 1977 Delayed Enlistment.
Entered Active Duty on 06 Jul 78. First active duty assignment with the 27 Tactical Fighter Squadron as an F-15 Eagle Crew Cheif.
Transferred to Nellis AFB, NV in North Las Vegas on 15 Oct 1979 and was assigned as an F-15 aircraft mechanic to the 57th Phase Inspection Section.
In 1982 was reassigned to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Bitburg Air Base Germany where I worked as an F-15C Dedicated Crew Chief.
In January 1985 I was reassigned to the 430th Fighter Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV as an F-16A Dedicated Crew Cheif.
The 474th Wing Deactivated and I was assigned to the first ever F-16 Agressor Squadron in the 64th Agressor Squadron.
Reassigned again as a Dedicated Crew Chief on F-16C 87-0333. This aircraft was the Squadron Flagship flown by Brig. Gen John Jumper who later became the ACC Commander and later the Air Force Chief of Staff.
I was then reassigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan AB Republic of Korea where I continued as and F-16 Crew Chief.
I rotated back to the States in Jan. 1993 and served as NCOIC of the Integrated Combat Turnaround Program Coordinator within the Weapons Standardization Section. After 2 years in this capacity I rotated back to the flightline and served as the Dedicated Crew Chief on the Fighter Weapons School Division Flagship F-16CJ 92-3882 until my retirement in August of 1998.
I continue to serve my country in various government aircraft maintenance contracts. I presently serve the United States Navys' TOPGUN and Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center as an F-16 and F-18 AIrcraft Mechanic NAS Fallon, Nevada.
During my tenure with the Air Force I was awarded 4 Air Force Commendation Medals.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the Air Force on 15 Oct 1977 Delayed Enlistment.
Entered Active Duty on 06 Jul 78. First active duty assignment with the 27 Tactical Fighter Squadron as an F-15 Eagle Crew Cheif.
Transferred to Nellis AFB, NV in North Las Vegas on 15 Oct 1979 and was assigned as an F-15 aircraft mechanic to the 57th Phase Inspection Section.
In 1982 was reassigned to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Bitburg Air Base Germany where I worked as an F-15C Dedicated Crew Chief.
In January 1985 I was reassigned to the 430th Fighter Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV as an F-16A Dedicated Crew Cheif.
The 474th Wing Deactivated and I was assigned to the first ever F-16 Agressor Squadron in the 64th Agressor Squadron.
Reassigned again as a Dedicated Crew Chief on F-16C 87-0333. This aircraft was the Squadron Flagship flown by Brig. Gen John Jumper who later became the ACC Commander and later the Air Force Chief of Staff.
I was then reassigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan AB Republic of Korea where I continued as and F-16 Crew Chief.
I rotated back to the States in Jan. 1993 and served as NCOIC of the Integrated Combat Turnaround Program Coordinator within the Weapons Standardization Section. After 2 years in this capacity I rotated back to the flightline and served as the Dedicated Crew Chief on the Fighter Weapons School Division Flagship F-16CJ 92-3882 until my retirement in August of 1998.
I continue to serve my country in various government aircraft maintenance contracts. I presently serve the United States Navys' TOPGUN and Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center as an F-16 and F-18 AIrcraft Mechanic NAS Fallon, Nevada.
During my tenure with the Air Force I was awarded 4 Air Force Commendation Medals.
Gloria Toczydlowski (Baldiga)
Class of 1988
Army, 2 Years
02K - bassoonist in the Army Band stationed in Wuerzburg, Germany 3rd ID "Rock of the Marne"
I joined in July of 1988 and did basic training in Fort McClellan, AL. I then did my AIT training in Virginia Beach, VA, at Little Creek Amphibious Base. I was then sent to Germany to serve in the 3rd ID at Leighton Barracks until September of 1990 when I left the military due to being pregnant and the first Gulf War.
Class of 1988
Army, 2 Years
02K - bassoonist in the Army Band stationed in Wuerzburg, Germany 3rd ID "Rock of the Marne"
I joined in July of 1988 and did basic training in Fort McClellan, AL. I then did my AIT training in Virginia Beach, VA, at Little Creek Amphibious Base. I was then sent to Germany to serve in the 3rd ID at Leighton Barracks until September of 1990 when I left the military due to being pregnant and the first Gulf War.
Jamie Punches
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Computer operations in the intelligence field
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Computer operations in the intelligence field
Jamie Punches
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Data Processing Tech, in the Intelligence Field. Nine years active duty, 12 years Reserve. Activated for Desert Storm and Bosnia. Stationed in D.C, Naples Italy, Munich Germany, and Norfolk Va.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Data Processing Tech, in the Intelligence Field. Nine years active duty, 12 years Reserve. Activated for Desert Storm and Bosnia. Stationed in D.C, Naples Italy, Munich Germany, and Norfolk Va.
Jason Schrader
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Currently an Instructor at the Special Force Intel Sgts course. Service in OEF-A (x3), 10 yrs USMC.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Currently an Instructor at the Special Force Intel Sgts course. Service in OEF-A (x3), 10 yrs USMC.
Jennifer Schellenberg
Class of 1999
Navy, 6 Years
Search and Rescue Medical Techinician
Class of 1999
Navy, 6 Years
Search and Rescue Medical Techinician
Jim Van Singel
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
served from May 1966 to Nov. 1969. spent a year in Vietnam
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
served from May 1966 to Nov. 1969. spent a year in Vietnam
Jonathan Pilon
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
Still in....enlisted for 7 yrs, got a commission, and about to hit 8.
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
Still in....enlisted for 7 yrs, got a commission, and about to hit 8.
Karen (Visser) Kinnamont
Class of 1978
Navy, 5 Years
CTO, Orland FL, Pensacola FL, Washington DC, Guam, Hawaii, San Francisco, Scotland, Spain, Washington DC.
Class of 1978
Navy, 5 Years
CTO, Orland FL, Pensacola FL, Washington DC, Guam, Hawaii, San Francisco, Scotland, Spain, Washington DC.
Kathy Knowles
Class of 1989
Air Force, 5 Years
After 9 yrs of Corporate America & Sept 11th, joined the Medical Service Corps. Stationed at Andrews & Bolling AFB in DC, and have an extra detail at the White House. Assisted a # of aerovac missions, waiting for my deployment.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 5 Years
After 9 yrs of Corporate America & Sept 11th, joined the Medical Service Corps. Stationed at Andrews & Bolling AFB in DC, and have an extra detail at the White House. Assisted a # of aerovac missions, waiting for my deployment.
Larry D. Baer
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Enlisted in 1972. Completed boot at Great Lakes Training, then Machinist Mate Class A school. Spent four months on Destroyer out of Long Beach, CA. Completed Nuclear Power School in Mare Island and Prototype in Idaho. Was assigned for four months to the Simon Lake in Rota, Spain. Reported to USS Tunny (SSN-682) and completed two Mediterranean deployments and a Northern run under the ice. Managed to visit Italy, Scotland, England, & Spain during enlistment. Discharged with Honorable Discharge in August of 1978. Served tow years in Reserve Unit in Grand Rapids.
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Enlisted in 1972. Completed boot at Great Lakes Training, then Machinist Mate Class A school. Spent four months on Destroyer out of Long Beach, CA. Completed Nuclear Power School in Mare Island and Prototype in Idaho. Was assigned for four months to the Simon Lake in Rota, Spain. Reported to USS Tunny (SSN-682) and completed two Mediterranean deployments and a Northern run under the ice. Managed to visit Italy, Scotland, England, & Spain during enlistment. Discharged with Honorable Discharge in August of 1978. Served tow years in Reserve Unit in Grand Rapids.
Michael Francisco
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Electrician Mate 1966 thru 1967. On Destroyer USS Mullaney out of San Diego. Deployed to Vietnam followed the USS Independence and shore bombardment to support ground forces.
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Electrician Mate 1966 thru 1967. On Destroyer USS Mullaney out of San Diego. Deployed to Vietnam followed the USS Independence and shore bombardment to support ground forces.
Michael Horjus
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Spent 4 of 5 years stationed on MCAS Miramar in San Diego, CA. During that time spent time at Al'Jabar AFB in Kuwait. Deployed for 6 months to Iwakuni, Japan and while there travelled to Udon Thani, Thailand and Singapore. Occupational specialty was Avionics Electrician on the F/A-18 Hornet platform.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Spent 4 of 5 years stationed on MCAS Miramar in San Diego, CA. During that time spent time at Al'Jabar AFB in Kuwait. Deployed for 6 months to Iwakuni, Japan and while there travelled to Udon Thani, Thailand and Singapore. Occupational specialty was Avionics Electrician on the F/A-18 Hornet platform.
Michael Horjus
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I served in Kuwait, Japan, Thailand and Singapore. Also I was stationed all over the United States. Other places i've been to are Germany, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Guam, and Okinawa.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I served in Kuwait, Japan, Thailand and Singapore. Also I was stationed all over the United States. Other places i've been to are Germany, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Guam, and Okinawa.
Nathaniel J. Petter
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
fort benning, GA
fort jackson, SC
fort lewis, WA
warner barcks, Germany
Afghanstain, (twice)
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
fort benning, GA
fort jackson, SC
fort lewis, WA
warner barcks, Germany
Afghanstain, (twice)
Ramon A Ortiz, Jr
Class of 2006
Navy, 1 Years
Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during her last deployment
Class of 2006
Navy, 1 Years
Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during her last deployment
Richard Elenbaas Jr
Class of 1993
Navy, 3 Years
USS FAHRION FFG-22
1994-1997 EN3 Seabee 1994 EO3
Class of 1993
Navy, 3 Years
USS FAHRION FFG-22
1994-1997 EN3 Seabee 1994 EO3
Timothy VanderVoord
Class of 1978
Army, 8 Years
Went in active duty after high school as an Infantrymen, Many military schools did 6 years in the Michigan National Guard with a few deployments to Mideast , Russia and Germany and now is heading back to Iraq on a Private Security Job. God bless
Class of 1978
Army, 8 Years
Went in active duty after high school as an Infantrymen, Many military schools did 6 years in the Michigan National Guard with a few deployments to Mideast , Russia and Germany and now is heading back to Iraq on a Private Security Job. God bless
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Our Grandville 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 Grandville High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Grandville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!