Henderson High School Alumni
West Chester, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Brian Baade | 1989 |
| Ellen Walsh | 1984 |
| Karen Campbell Ciferni Vampbell | 1968 |
| Patricia Rogers | 1965 |
| Paul Spiker | 1974 |
| Rodney Donna M Smiley | 1985 |
| Skip Worth | 1971 |
| Willie Dixon Jr. | 1982 |
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
Beth Higgins
Class of 1985
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Served desert storm. Military police guarded prisoners of war
Class of 1985
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Served desert storm. Military police guarded prisoners of war
Carroll Hillebrand
Class of 1983
Navy, 8 Years
USS LAWRENCE (DDG-4)
USS KIDD (DDG-993)
Class of 1983
Navy, 8 Years
USS LAWRENCE (DDG-4)
USS KIDD (DDG-993)
Clair H. Brooks
Class of 1956
Army, 2 Years
Stenographer at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri., handling court martials. Shipped to Korea 1962 to photo-interpretation unit. Came home in 1963.
Class of 1956
Army, 2 Years
Stenographer at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri., handling court martials. Shipped to Korea 1962 to photo-interpretation unit. Came home in 1963.
Craig W. Brannan Sr.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served with the command element of the 22nd MEU. served in europe, africa, middle east, artic circle, and in south america
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served with the command element of the 22nd MEU. served in europe, africa, middle east, artic circle, and in south america
David Windham
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
NCS Iceland
USS Mckee(AS-41)
NAVAIDSSUPPUNIT
NAS Jacksonville
Naval Postgraduate School
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
NCS Iceland
USS Mckee(AS-41)
NAVAIDSSUPPUNIT
NAS Jacksonville
Naval Postgraduate School
Eric Turnbull
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. I enlisted a month after graduating from Henderson in 1982. In 1993 I became an officer. I've been stationed and deployed all over the world and will serve a one year tour in Iraq beginning in early 2009.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. I enlisted a month after graduating from Henderson in 1982. In 1993 I became an officer. I've been stationed and deployed all over the world and will serve a one year tour in Iraq beginning in early 2009.
Gail E Atkins (Wilson)
Class of 1991
Army, 26 Years
Colonel, Aviation Officer, US Army
Class of 1991
Army, 26 Years
Colonel, Aviation Officer, US Army
Harry J. McCool
Class of 1949
Air Force, 4 Years
U.S. Air Force, Oct 1950 to Oct 1954
Class of 1949
Air Force, 4 Years
U.S. Air Force, Oct 1950 to Oct 1954
Harry Thompson Jr.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Currently serving his second tour in Iraq, due to return home October 2006. He is stationed in Fallujah.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Currently serving his second tour in Iraq, due to return home October 2006. He is stationed in Fallujah.
Horace Butcher
Class of 1972
Army, 18 Years
Airborne
7th SFG FT. Bragg N.C.
1/509th ABN INF Vicenza, Italy
82nd Airborne Aviation FT Bragg N.C.
5th Signal Stuttgart Germany
USAISEC, FT Richie, MD.
49th Sig BN, Wiesbaden, Germany
DEOMI, Patrick AFB, Florida
Retired 1993
Class of 1972
Army, 18 Years
Airborne
7th SFG FT. Bragg N.C.
1/509th ABN INF Vicenza, Italy
82nd Airborne Aviation FT Bragg N.C.
5th Signal Stuttgart Germany
USAISEC, FT Richie, MD.
49th Sig BN, Wiesbaden, Germany
DEOMI, Patrick AFB, Florida
Retired 1993
Hughes,Kevin
Class of 1987
Army, 8 Years
2 Smartest things I ever did:
1) Join the Army
2) Get out
Class of 1987
Army, 8 Years
2 Smartest things I ever did:
1) Join the Army
2) Get out
Janine Lynette Cole
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in 1981. Served in California Panama and Virginia as an Electronics Technician. Retired as an ET1 in 2001. Would do it again if I had a choice.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in 1981. Served in California Panama and Virginia as an Electronics Technician. Retired as an ET1 in 2001. Would do it again if I had a choice.
John R. Algeo
Class of 1981
Navy, 9 Years
Submarine Qualified Nuclear Electronics Technician. Desert Storm veteran. Proud to have served this great country.
Class of 1981
Navy, 9 Years
Submarine Qualified Nuclear Electronics Technician. Desert Storm veteran. Proud to have served this great country.
Kerry Kachejian
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
30 Years Active and Reserve. Retired in 2012. Combat Engineer. Airborne, Ranger. Bronze Star in Iraq. Author of "SUVs Suck in Combat"
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
30 Years Active and Reserve. Retired in 2012. Combat Engineer. Airborne, Ranger. Bronze Star in Iraq. Author of "SUVs Suck in Combat"
LCpl. Mark Bayer
Class of 2009
Marine Corps, 1 Years
currently stationed at Camp Lejeunne, NC; will deploy in early January , 2011 to Helmand province, Afghanistan
Class of 2009
Marine Corps, 1 Years
currently stationed at Camp Lejeunne, NC; will deploy in early January , 2011 to Helmand province, Afghanistan
Lewis E. Butler
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from active duty in 2001 at the rank of Major. Served in four overseas theaters, veteran of 1991 Iraq conflict.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from active duty in 2001 at the rank of Major. Served in four overseas theaters, veteran of 1991 Iraq conflict.
Martin L. Blalock
Class of 1972
Navy, 10 Years
Served as a jet engine mechanic on several types of Naval warplanes.
Class of 1972
Navy, 10 Years
Served as a jet engine mechanic on several types of Naval warplanes.
MM1 Nicholas White
Class of 2006
Navy, 6 Years
Has been stationed on the USS George Washington in japan for five years
Class of 2006
Navy, 6 Years
Has been stationed on the USS George Washington in japan for five years
Myrle T. English
Class of 1952
Air Force, 13 Years
Earned Silver Wings as a USAF Navigator. Taught airborne navigation including dead reckoning, radar, loran, radio, celestial, weather and pressure pattern navigation. Later managed officers clubs near Reno NV and in the Canal Zone near Panama City. Rank was as a Captain USAF.
Class of 1952
Air Force, 13 Years
Earned Silver Wings as a USAF Navigator. Taught airborne navigation including dead reckoning, radar, loran, radio, celestial, weather and pressure pattern navigation. Later managed officers clubs near Reno NV and in the Canal Zone near Panama City. Rank was as a Captain USAF.
Patrick Moore
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
USMC 1970-1974, USAF (R) 1981-2011. As USMC enlisted served in Operations and as a USAF Officer aslo served in Operations. Participated in many Operations to include Desert Storm, Somalia (Provide Relief) and many other conflicts. I am a retired Colonel serving my last assignment in Wash, D.C.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
USMC 1970-1974, USAF (R) 1981-2011. As USMC enlisted served in Operations and as a USAF Officer aslo served in Operations. Participated in many Operations to include Desert Storm, Somalia (Provide Relief) and many other conflicts. I am a retired Colonel serving my last assignment in Wash, D.C.
Paul Scheel
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
USN Boot Camp 2 days after graduation
Then served at Service School command
Mayport Naval Station FL
USS Faragatte
USS Saratoga
Norfolk Naval Station
Finished on the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY
PIC FROM 1982
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
USN Boot Camp 2 days after graduation
Then served at Service School command
Mayport Naval Station FL
USS Faragatte
USS Saratoga
Norfolk Naval Station
Finished on the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY
PIC FROM 1982
Paul W. Gery
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Military Intelligence Branch
European Foreign Area Officer
Assignments: Fort Knox, Berlin, Belgium,
USMA, West Point, Wash. DC
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Military Intelligence Branch
European Foreign Area Officer
Assignments: Fort Knox, Berlin, Belgium,
USMA, West Point, Wash. DC
PAUL W. GERY
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel
Assignments:
Fort Knox, KY
Washington, DC
Berlin
Belgium
USMA, West Point, NY
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel
Assignments:
Fort Knox, KY
Washington, DC
Berlin
Belgium
USMA, West Point, NY
RICHARD E SLIFER
Class of 1969
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Commo Section Chief, A Btry, 3/15 FA 157 Inf Bde Edgemont, Pa
Class of 1969
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Commo Section Chief, A Btry, 3/15 FA 157 Inf Bde Edgemont, Pa
Richard M. Mills
Class of 1955
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1980. Served in aircraft maintenance, weapons, explosives and EOD.
Class of 1955
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1980. Served in aircraft maintenance, weapons, explosives and EOD.
Robert L. Sickler
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Radioman aboard the U.S.S. Miller DE-1091. Attached to DESRON 2 Atlantic Fleet. 4 Caribbean cruises, 1 Mediterranean cruise during Turkey, Cyprus incident.
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Radioman aboard the U.S.S. Miller DE-1091. Attached to DESRON 2 Atlantic Fleet. 4 Caribbean cruises, 1 Mediterranean cruise during Turkey, Cyprus incident.
Ron Hoopes
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 69 Vietnam 1 year ,came home Sept 70 got out the same day.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 69 Vietnam 1 year ,came home Sept 70 got out the same day.
Rose Mickens
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Logistics Advisor 92Z, Sergeant Major, retired Jan 2010, participated Desert Shield/Storm 1990-1991, Iraqi Enduring Freedom (IEF) 2004-05 Operation Enduring Freedom 2007, graduated from Basic Non-commissioned Officer Course 1989. Advance Non-commissioned Officer Course 1995, First Sergeant Course 2002, United States Sergeants Major Academy, 2004, earned a BA from Excelsior College, 2004, Master's in Business Administration 2009.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Logistics Advisor 92Z, Sergeant Major, retired Jan 2010, participated Desert Shield/Storm 1990-1991, Iraqi Enduring Freedom (IEF) 2004-05 Operation Enduring Freedom 2007, graduated from Basic Non-commissioned Officer Course 1989. Advance Non-commissioned Officer Course 1995, First Sergeant Course 2002, United States Sergeants Major Academy, 2004, earned a BA from Excelsior College, 2004, Master's in Business Administration 2009.
Rose Mickens Young
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Joined the army in Jan 1984, deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm 1990-1991, Iraqi Enduring Freedom (IEF)2004-2005, Operation Enduring Freedom()EF) 2007 Afghanistan, held every leadership position for enlisted grade from Squadleader to First Sergeant, Graduated from Basic Leadership Course 1989, Advanced Leadership Course 1995, First Sergeant Course 2002, United States Sergeant Major Academy 2004. Promoted to Sergeant Major 2005. Retired from the army with 26 years of active duty service in Jan 2010
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Joined the army in Jan 1984, deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm 1990-1991, Iraqi Enduring Freedom (IEF)2004-2005, Operation Enduring Freedom()EF) 2007 Afghanistan, held every leadership position for enlisted grade from Squadleader to First Sergeant, Graduated from Basic Leadership Course 1989, Advanced Leadership Course 1995, First Sergeant Course 2002, United States Sergeant Major Academy 2004. Promoted to Sergeant Major 2005. Retired from the army with 26 years of active duty service in Jan 2010
Ryan Matthews
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
An automated logistical specialist. served in OIF VII and currently stationed at Fort Stewart GA.
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
An automated logistical specialist. served in OIF VII and currently stationed at Fort Stewart GA.
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Donna (Lutz) Bennett
With a heavy heart it is with great sorrow to report that Donna passed away tragiclly on Thursday August 28, 2008. My co...
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Our Henderson 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 Henderson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in West Chester are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!