Hamilton East-steinert High School Alumni
Hamilton, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
| Abigail Hager | 2008 |
| Alicia Lambert Alicia Lambert | 1969 |
| Jeanne Jeanne Amenta | 1969 |
| Joan Joan Harrison | 1971 |
| John Zupko | 1969 |
| Susan Rouze | 1982 |
| Tom Smeraldi | 1974 |
| William William Carter | 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
Calvin M. Griswold
Class of 1966
Navy, 2 Years
Active Duty from 1966 - 1968. Stationed at McMurdo Station, Antarctica; then Cleveland,Ohio on a Reserve ship
Class of 1966
Navy, 2 Years
Active Duty from 1966 - 1968. Stationed at McMurdo Station, Antarctica; then Cleveland,Ohio on a Reserve ship
Cheryl Pagodin Drak
Class of 1974
Navy, 2 Years
I was a Radioman 2nd Class. I also did USN Reserves.
Class of 1974
Navy, 2 Years
I was a Radioman 2nd Class. I also did USN Reserves.
Christopher W Rooney
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Submarine and Surface ship repair force
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Submarine and Surface ship repair force
Cynthia Bagby
Class of 1973
Army, 8 Years
Joined Army in 1976 as a cook. I was discharged in1979 and rejoined in 1987 and was discharged in 1993. I was in medical supply. I served in desert storm /shield in 1991.
Class of 1973
Army, 8 Years
Joined Army in 1976 as a cook. I was discharged in1979 and rejoined in 1987 and was discharged in 1993. I was in medical supply. I served in desert storm /shield in 1991.
Dorene ‘Chiquita’ Nollie
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Served 29 years Active Army, was Airborne Paratrooper for 13 yrs under Ft Bragg USASOC, worked as HR, EOA, IG throughout the states. Served two deployment in SW Asia, Retired 2015 from Ft Belvoir VA....living life and traveling at 54
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Served 29 years Active Army, was Airborne Paratrooper for 13 yrs under Ft Bragg USASOC, worked as HR, EOA, IG throughout the states. Served two deployment in SW Asia, Retired 2015 from Ft Belvoir VA....living life and traveling at 54
Douglas Monroe Doolittle
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
I was an Intelligence Specialist in the Army and served one year in Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
I was an Intelligence Specialist in the Army and served one year in Vietnam.
Ed Rosina
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Clark A F B Philippines with two TDY's to Vietnam where I met up with best friend and classmate Mike Gallagher in 1966 at Binh Thuy near Cantho. We had enlisted together a year earlier. I finished my four year hitch at Pease AFB training electronic countermeasures to B-52 crews. Mike did 25 plus years in Special Ops Parerescue and retired with rank of Major.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Clark A F B Philippines with two TDY's to Vietnam where I met up with best friend and classmate Mike Gallagher in 1966 at Binh Thuy near Cantho. We had enlisted together a year earlier. I finished my four year hitch at Pease AFB training electronic countermeasures to B-52 crews. Mike did 25 plus years in Special Ops Parerescue and retired with rank of Major.
james kuzianik
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
I was Active Amy, Then finished out my time in The Guard! I retired out of FT. Dix, N.J., I WAS MO
I was active Army, Then I finished out with the Guard! i had many duty's, mechanic, power generator repair, track vehecles, M 1 tanks, Apc's, locksmith, once i made sergent, then it was logistics! After i left the Military with 26 years, i went full time with my Locksmith business, i also went & earned my Accociates in business as well, i was bought out! by a Company i knew very well, sold the house, retired to South Carolina, where i'm a free lance Trumpet player!
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
I was Active Amy, Then finished out my time in The Guard! I retired out of FT. Dix, N.J., I WAS MO
I was active Army, Then I finished out with the Guard! i had many duty's, mechanic, power generator repair, track vehecles, M 1 tanks, Apc's, locksmith, once i made sergent, then it was logistics! After i left the Military with 26 years, i went full time with my Locksmith business, i also went & earned my Accociates in business as well, i was bought out! by a Company i knew very well, sold the house, retired to South Carolina, where i'm a free lance Trumpet player!
James Zacchino
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served 6 years in the Marine Corps to include a combat tour to Vietnam (1969). Served 14 1/2 years in the Army.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served 6 years in the Marine Corps to include a combat tour to Vietnam (1969). Served 14 1/2 years in the Army.
John Armitage
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Radioman 3rd Class. served in Iceland, USS Northampton CC-1 Presidental command ship, and USS Columbus CG-12 Guioded missle cruiser, Did a cruise to the Med for 6 months and then got out.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Radioman 3rd Class. served in Iceland, USS Northampton CC-1 Presidental command ship, and USS Columbus CG-12 Guioded missle cruiser, Did a cruise to the Med for 6 months and then got out.
John D. Pilla
Class of 1975
Air Force, 8 Years
Biloxi, MS - Okinawa, Japan - Langley AFB, Hampton Va.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 8 Years
Biloxi, MS - Okinawa, Japan - Langley AFB, Hampton Va.
Joseph M. Edwards
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
US Army Military Police Corp.
Top Secret security clearance, served as an ordinance security specialist.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
US Army Military Police Corp.
Top Secret security clearance, served as an ordinance security specialist.
Joseph Runyon
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the AF Air Weather Service as a Weather Observer, Weather Forecaster and finally as a Weather Manager the entire 20 years retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant (E9). Served 2 tours in Vietnam during the war and another tour in Okinawa.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the AF Air Weather Service as a Weather Observer, Weather Forecaster and finally as a Weather Manager the entire 20 years retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant (E9). Served 2 tours in Vietnam during the war and another tour in Okinawa.
Judy Parker Blecha
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
71Charlie (stenographer) at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. Promoted to SP5 by a total of 3 stars once I finished my 2nd year... :)
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
71Charlie (stenographer) at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. Promoted to SP5 by a total of 3 stars once I finished my 2nd year... :)
Mark B. Trauner
Class of 1975
Navy, 10 Years
Joined the US Navy Dec 75.Served recruit training in Orlando FL.Went on to Boiler turbine and steam propulsion school in Great Lakes ILL.Served aboard USS Morton DD948 at Pearl Harbor,USS Rathburn FF1087 at Pearl,and Naval Submarine Base Pearl. USS Dixie AD48 San Diego.USS John F. Kennedy Norfolk. Deployed on 2 Wespacs 2 Indian Ocean and 1 Med cruises. Evacuted troops from Vietnam, hostages from Iran in 79 and hostages in Lebenon in the Med. Achieved rank of Petty Officer First class and was awaiting results to become Chief Petty Officer when i had to get out due to family issues. All in all i learned alot and have the Navy to thank for the career i have today and for the past 28 years in Local 9 refrigeration union.
Class of 1975
Navy, 10 Years
Joined the US Navy Dec 75.Served recruit training in Orlando FL.Went on to Boiler turbine and steam propulsion school in Great Lakes ILL.Served aboard USS Morton DD948 at Pearl Harbor,USS Rathburn FF1087 at Pearl,and Naval Submarine Base Pearl. USS Dixie AD48 San Diego.USS John F. Kennedy Norfolk. Deployed on 2 Wespacs 2 Indian Ocean and 1 Med cruises. Evacuted troops from Vietnam, hostages from Iran in 79 and hostages in Lebenon in the Med. Achieved rank of Petty Officer First class and was awaiting results to become Chief Petty Officer when i had to get out due to family issues. All in all i learned alot and have the Navy to thank for the career i have today and for the past 28 years in Local 9 refrigeration union.
Mark Coleman
Class of 1977
Navy, 3 Years
U.S.NAVY Seabees.Ironworker,stationed in Diego Garcia,Puerto Rico.Gulfport,Ms.4th degree black belt ISSHIN RYU..love the south!
Class of 1977
Navy, 3 Years
U.S.NAVY Seabees.Ironworker,stationed in Diego Garcia,Puerto Rico.Gulfport,Ms.4th degree black belt ISSHIN RYU..love the south!
Martin "Marty" Taylor
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Drafted by the Army in 1970, but enlisted in the Marines. Served Aug. 1970 - Aug. 1973.
After my tour, I came home to finish my education.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Drafted by the Army in 1970, but enlisted in the Marines. Served Aug. 1970 - Aug. 1973.
After my tour, I came home to finish my education.
Michael Bardzak
Class of 1979
Air Force, 16 Years
Stationed in Amsterdam, Little Rock Ar. C-130 Loadmaster.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 16 Years
Stationed in Amsterdam, Little Rock Ar. C-130 Loadmaster.
michael horkay
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently on Active Duty at United States Central Command at MacDill AFB FL
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently on Active Duty at United States Central Command at MacDill AFB FL
Paul Meyer
Class of 1990
Army, 16 Years
Army 1994-1994 active duty.
Army as a contract since 2000
Class of 1990
Army, 16 Years
Army 1994-1994 active duty.
Army as a contract since 2000
RICHARD T METELSKY
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Enlisted august 1 1979 spent 90 days at Parris ILand south Carolinia for boot camp graduated November 1 1979 with rifle expert and pistol expert. When straight to Camp Lejune North carolina for training for 2nd and 3rd echolon gas and diesel mecanhics. Returned home to marry my wife of 40 plus yrs then I got orders to Camp Pendelton CA where i was to join a 198 howlester cannon battrey to work on thier jeeps and trucks that pulled the large guns.WE went a place called 29 plams for 3 months for desert training then about 3 monthslater we had a frost call i kissed my wife and baby boy and went on a carrier and headed to Iran incase we were need to free hostages 50 people plus to help get the leader that was responsabile for the problem
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Enlisted august 1 1979 spent 90 days at Parris ILand south Carolinia for boot camp graduated November 1 1979 with rifle expert and pistol expert. When straight to Camp Lejune North carolina for training for 2nd and 3rd echolon gas and diesel mecanhics. Returned home to marry my wife of 40 plus yrs then I got orders to Camp Pendelton CA where i was to join a 198 howlester cannon battrey to work on thier jeeps and trucks that pulled the large guns.WE went a place called 29 plams for 3 months for desert training then about 3 monthslater we had a frost call i kissed my wife and baby boy and went on a carrier and headed to Iran incase we were need to free hostages 50 people plus to help get the leader that was responsabile for the problem
Rick Beekman
Class of 1962
Navy, 6 Years
Aboard two Aircraft Carriers, Radioman and Radarman visited 15 Nations. Vietnam Era Vet.
Class of 1962
Navy, 6 Years
Aboard two Aircraft Carriers, Radioman and Radarman visited 15 Nations. Vietnam Era Vet.
Rick Beekman
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
USS Antietam (CVS-36) Radio man
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) Radarman
Both ships are Aircraft Carriers. Visited 17 foreign countries.
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
USS Antietam (CVS-36) Radio man
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) Radarman
Both ships are Aircraft Carriers. Visited 17 foreign countries.
Rick Beekman
Class of 1962
Navy, 6 Years
USS Antietam (CVS-36) Radioman
USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CVA-42) Radarman
Class of 1962
Navy, 6 Years
USS Antietam (CVS-36) Radioman
USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CVA-42) Radarman
STEVE WILNO
Class of 1965
Air Force, 8 Years
BEST DESCRIPTION OF MY TIME IN THE USAF...,BOTH OF MY BROTHERS AND I SERVED IN "THE NAM".TWO OF US AT THE SAME TIME,WITH OUR LITTLE BROTHER ENTERING RIGHT AFTER I LEFT CAM RANH BAY. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT OUR MOTHER THAN ANYTHING ELSE!
Class of 1965
Air Force, 8 Years
BEST DESCRIPTION OF MY TIME IN THE USAF...,BOTH OF MY BROTHERS AND I SERVED IN "THE NAM".TWO OF US AT THE SAME TIME,WITH OUR LITTLE BROTHER ENTERING RIGHT AFTER I LEFT CAM RANH BAY. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT OUR MOTHER THAN ANYTHING ELSE!
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Our Hamilton East-steinert 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 Hamilton East-steinert High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hamilton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!