Hastings High School Alumni
Hastings, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Abby Thorman | 2020 |
| Amy Hamilton | 2010 |
| Deb Peters | 1970 |
| Diana Cole | 1965 |
| John Mullenix | 1970 |
| Sharon Birman | 1970 |
| Stevi Mcmanaway | 2010 |
| Valerie Morgan Valerie Morgan | 1967 |
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
Andrew Van Koevering
Class of 1997
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Enlisted in the Army Reserves in May of 2003. Completed Basic Combat Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and then Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Bliss, TX. Was deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the 283rd Transportation Company out of New Haven, CT. Was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism as well as several other commendations. Was deployed again to Iraq in 2009 with the 762nd Transportation Company out of North Canton, OH. Was awarded a second Bronze Star for service in addition to several other awards. Returned home in March of 2010 and will complete his military obligation in May of 2011.
Class of 1997
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Enlisted in the Army Reserves in May of 2003. Completed Basic Combat Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and then Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Bliss, TX. Was deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the 283rd Transportation Company out of New Haven, CT. Was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism as well as several other commendations. Was deployed again to Iraq in 2009 with the 762nd Transportation Company out of North Canton, OH. Was awarded a second Bronze Star for service in addition to several other awards. Returned home in March of 2010 and will complete his military obligation in May of 2011.
Anthony Cole
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 200 Sailors and Airmen and as Senior Cryptologist for NSA Fieldsite.
Currently serving as a Command Master Chief at the US Army Seargants Major Academy.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 200 Sailors and Airmen and as Senior Cryptologist for NSA Fieldsite.
Currently serving as a Command Master Chief at the US Army Seargants Major Academy.
Brad Pelkey
Class of 2005
Army, 5 Years
He is a 88M and has been through 2 deployment so far.He is working his way to SGT as we speak and also going to college as well.
Class of 2005
Army, 5 Years
He is a 88M and has been through 2 deployment so far.He is working his way to SGT as we speak and also going to college as well.
Bradley Pelkey
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
Is a 88m and gunner.Just got back from a 1 year deployment from Iraq.
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
Is a 88m and gunner.Just got back from a 1 year deployment from Iraq.
Bret Hilliker
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force--6 active 20 reserves. retired in 2006
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force--6 active 20 reserves. retired in 2006
Brian Shumway
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
1968 to 1972. Discharged Sergeant. Served in England and Germany. 50th Tactical Fighter Wing.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
1968 to 1972. Discharged Sergeant. Served in England and Germany. 50th Tactical Fighter Wing.
carla Wilson-Neil
Class of 1972
Air Force, 7 Years
Vietnam Era Vet, Active Air Force (2) years, Reserves (5) years, Communications Specialist; Ramstein Germany and Selfridge, Michigan
Class of 1972
Air Force, 7 Years
Vietnam Era Vet, Active Air Force (2) years, Reserves (5) years, Communications Specialist; Ramstein Germany and Selfridge, Michigan
Charles Lumbert
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted October 24, 1963. Served in Taiwan 1964, Thailand 1965-66, 173rd Airborne Brigade Vietnam 1967 in the Army Security Agency communications intelligence. Discharged September 24, 1967.
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted October 24, 1963. Served in Taiwan 1964, Thailand 1965-66, 173rd Airborne Brigade Vietnam 1967 in the Army Security Agency communications intelligence. Discharged September 24, 1967.
Charles W. Demmons
Class of 1960
Navy, 8 Years
Served in Vietnam , from 1961-1966. Mostly aboard Uss Frank E. Evans DD754 and USS Oriskany CVA-34 . , The Oriskany was awarded more Battle Stars than any Carrier in the Vietnam War.
Class of 1960
Navy, 8 Years
Served in Vietnam , from 1961-1966. Mostly aboard Uss Frank E. Evans DD754 and USS Oriskany CVA-34 . , The Oriskany was awarded more Battle Stars than any Carrier in the Vietnam War.
Christine Collins Zimmerman
Class of 1971
Air Force, 3 Years
Medical Administration
Class of 1971
Air Force, 3 Years
Medical Administration
Jeffery Hamilton
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Intelligence Specialist Second Class, USS Constellation and USS Independence, Desert Shield/Storm.
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Intelligence Specialist Second Class, USS Constellation and USS Independence, Desert Shield/Storm.
Jeffrey S. Smith
Class of 1986
Army Reserves, 6 Years
SGT/E-5 COMBAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR 72E/G WITH 5004TH Civil Predaredness Support Detachment, Battle Creek, MI. 86-92
Twice decorated with the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service.
Class of 1986
Army Reserves, 6 Years
SGT/E-5 COMBAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR 72E/G WITH 5004TH Civil Predaredness Support Detachment, Battle Creek, MI. 86-92
Twice decorated with the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service.
Jeffrey Scott O'Keefe
Class of 1982
Army, 4 Years
Served first tour of duty, stationed in Mahneim Germany. Completed tour in May 1990, recalled to active by President George H. W. Bush in Jan. 1991.Served in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm until Apr. 1991. Recieved Honorable Discharge in May 1994. M.O.S.(military occupational specialty) Petroleum Supply Specialist- Truck Driver.
Class of 1982
Army, 4 Years
Served first tour of duty, stationed in Mahneim Germany. Completed tour in May 1990, recalled to active by President George H. W. Bush in Jan. 1991.Served in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm until Apr. 1991. Recieved Honorable Discharge in May 1994. M.O.S.(military occupational specialty) Petroleum Supply Specialist- Truck Driver.
John Kieffer
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in Iraq and Kuwait for a total of 14 months. Currently instructing electronics and serving as a Marine Corps martial arts instructor.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in Iraq and Kuwait for a total of 14 months. Currently instructing electronics and serving as a Marine Corps martial arts instructor.
Kenneth Cole
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served from 1971 - 1973, Fort Knox, KY
After basic training worked for Headquarters Command
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served from 1971 - 1973, Fort Knox, KY
After basic training worked for Headquarters Command
Kenneth Lee Hamp
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Fire Distribution Crewman...Nike Herc
Missile System
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Fire Distribution Crewman...Nike Herc
Missile System
Kirt Hooten
Class of 1991
Air Force, 13 Years
Entered service in May of 1993. Currently (Nov 06) deployed to Djibouti, Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 13 Years
Entered service in May of 1993. Currently (Nov 06) deployed to Djibouti, Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lena Anderson (Jordan)
Class of 2012
Navy, 4 Years
While in the Navy, I was an Interior Communications Electrician. I joined the Navy in 2014 and Honorably discharged in 2018. During my time in the services, I was stationed in Japan, deployed around South America and Australia before finishing my time in Norfolk, Virginia.
Class of 2012
Navy, 4 Years
While in the Navy, I was an Interior Communications Electrician. I joined the Navy in 2014 and Honorably discharged in 2018. During my time in the services, I was stationed in Japan, deployed around South America and Australia before finishing my time in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lewis Bolton
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
2 years Michigan Army National Guard (67N)
4 Years Army Active Duty (31L)
2 Yeas Army Reserve (96B)
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
2 years Michigan Army National Guard (67N)
4 Years Army Active Duty (31L)
2 Yeas Army Reserve (96B)
Linda Sue Merrill
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted April 1978, first tour as a Jet Engine Mechanic at McGuire AFB, NJ working airlift. Second tour at Beale AFB, CA working as jet engine mechanic on SR-71 and U2 strategic aircraft. Third tour in Air Force Reserves at Travis AFB, CA as aircraft flight engineer on C-141B and KC-10 airlift/tankers. Served in the first Gulf War in early 1990s. Retired in Sep 1999.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted April 1978, first tour as a Jet Engine Mechanic at McGuire AFB, NJ working airlift. Second tour at Beale AFB, CA working as jet engine mechanic on SR-71 and U2 strategic aircraft. Third tour in Air Force Reserves at Travis AFB, CA as aircraft flight engineer on C-141B and KC-10 airlift/tankers. Served in the first Gulf War in early 1990s. Retired in Sep 1999.
Myron W Campbell
Class of 1938
Army, 4 Years
PFC Myron W Campbell service in the 34th Infantry Division during World War II. He was awared 4 battle stars for campaigns in North Africa and throughout Italy. He was also awarded a bronze star and a presidental unit citation.
Class of 1938
Army, 4 Years
PFC Myron W Campbell service in the 34th Infantry Division during World War II. He was awared 4 battle stars for campaigns in North Africa and throughout Italy. He was also awarded a bronze star and a presidental unit citation.
Paul Wimberly
Class of 1971
National Guard, 37 Years
1971-1974 US Army 11th ACR Armor
1974-1977 Army Reserve (IR)
1980-2013 Army National Guard
Armored Crewman/Tank Commander
UH-1H Helicopter Mechanic
UH-1H Helicopter Crewchief
Aviation Platoon Sergeant
Aviation 1ST Sergeant
Command Sergeant Major: Medevac Bn., Medical Bn., Commandant Michigan Army National Guard School House.
Class of 1971
National Guard, 37 Years
1971-1974 US Army 11th ACR Armor
1974-1977 Army Reserve (IR)
1980-2013 Army National Guard
Armored Crewman/Tank Commander
UH-1H Helicopter Mechanic
UH-1H Helicopter Crewchief
Aviation Platoon Sergeant
Aviation 1ST Sergeant
Command Sergeant Major: Medevac Bn., Medical Bn., Commandant Michigan Army National Guard School House.
Shawn Rhoades
Class of 1987
Air Force, 8 Years
I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England for years and then at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls MT
Class of 1987
Air Force, 8 Years
I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England for years and then at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls MT
Steven Rosario
Class of 2010
Navy, 4 Years
While in the Navy I was a Master at Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer (military police) where my specialization was with K-9 (Military Working Dog Unit). I was part of the explosives detection team. Stationed at Naval Air Station Fallon Nevada and CV-71 Theodore Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. Multiple deployments during my time and honorably discharged Dec 07 2019.
Class of 2010
Navy, 4 Years
While in the Navy I was a Master at Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer (military police) where my specialization was with K-9 (Military Working Dog Unit). I was part of the explosives detection team. Stationed at Naval Air Station Fallon Nevada and CV-71 Theodore Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. Multiple deployments during my time and honorably discharged Dec 07 2019.
William Heath
Class of 1959
Army, 2 Years
US Army Military Police Sentry Dog Handler
Class of 1959
Army, 2 Years
US Army Military Police Sentry Dog Handler
William S. Moore
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
William S. Moore
Major Field Artillery
United States Army (Retired)
Bill entered the U. S. Army through the R.O.T. C. Program at Western Michigan University in 1970. He retired as a Major in the Field Artillery at Fort Leavenworth, KS in 1990.
Assignments: Spent multiple tours to Germany with the Seventh Corps Artillery; 3d Battalion 17th Field Artillery, (Nuremberg, GERMANY) and the 1st Battalion 76th Artillery and the 2d Battalion 39th Field Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery (Kitzengin, GE). U. S. assignments included Combat Developments Experimentation Command, Ft. Ord, CA; United States Army Field Artillery School, Ft. Sill, OK; Program Office FIREFINDER/REMBASS, Electronics Development Command, Ft. Monmouth, NJ; Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, VA and the, Tactical Missile Defense Office, Combined Arms Combat Developments Activity, Training and Doctrine Command, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. When not working in troop units, Bill was assigned to various Research & Development Programs for the U. S. Army.
Military Schools Attended: Bill is a graduate of the United States Army Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, United States Army Field Artillery Nuclear Officers Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; the United States Army Field Artillery Officers Advanced Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, the United States Army Motor Officers Course, Ft. Knox, KY; and the Program Management Course, Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, VA.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
William S. Moore
Major Field Artillery
United States Army (Retired)
Bill entered the U. S. Army through the R.O.T. C. Program at Western Michigan University in 1970. He retired as a Major in the Field Artillery at Fort Leavenworth, KS in 1990.
Assignments: Spent multiple tours to Germany with the Seventh Corps Artillery; 3d Battalion 17th Field Artillery, (Nuremberg, GERMANY) and the 1st Battalion 76th Artillery and the 2d Battalion 39th Field Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery (Kitzengin, GE). U. S. assignments included Combat Developments Experimentation Command, Ft. Ord, CA; United States Army Field Artillery School, Ft. Sill, OK; Program Office FIREFINDER/REMBASS, Electronics Development Command, Ft. Monmouth, NJ; Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, VA and the, Tactical Missile Defense Office, Combined Arms Combat Developments Activity, Training and Doctrine Command, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. When not working in troop units, Bill was assigned to various Research & Development Programs for the U. S. Army.
Military Schools Attended: Bill is a graduate of the United States Army Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, United States Army Field Artillery Nuclear Officers Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; the United States Army Field Artillery Officers Advanced Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, the United States Army Motor Officers Course, Ft. Knox, KY; and the Program Management Course, Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, VA.
William Stuart Buehler
Class of 1952
Navy, 20+ Years
Surface Warfare Officer. Now have a permanent rank of Commander. In combat twice in the "Gulf of Tonkin Incident" in Aug 1964, was OOD conning USS MADDOX (DD-731) through two torpedo and heavy machine gun attacks by NVN PT-Boats. (One day and one night attack, Tonkin Gulf. ) 2nd attack assisted by USS Turner Joy.
Class of 1952
Navy, 20+ Years
Surface Warfare Officer. Now have a permanent rank of Commander. In combat twice in the "Gulf of Tonkin Incident" in Aug 1964, was OOD conning USS MADDOX (DD-731) through two torpedo and heavy machine gun attacks by NVN PT-Boats. (One day and one night attack, Tonkin Gulf. ) 2nd attack assisted by USS Turner Joy.
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1967 50th Class Reunion
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Our Hastings 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 Hastings High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hastings are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!