Highland Park High School Alumni
Highland Park, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Barry Zelener | 1975 |
| Boris Revekina | 1970 |
| Gail Gail A Walsh | 1959 |
| Jonah Lissner | 1992 |
| Keith Linch | 1979 |
| Michele Clarkson | 1963 |
| Paul E. Slater Paul E. Slater | 1963 |
| Thomas—(tommy) Shelton | 1961 |
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 Stoton Rickard
Class of 1989
Army, 17 Years
U.S. Army Feild Artillery
Disabled Veteran
Class of 1989
Army, 17 Years
U.S. Army Feild Artillery
Disabled Veteran
Bill Beck
Class of 1972
Air Force, 6 Years
Served in the First Combat Evaluation Group (1CEVG) at various locations around the country from 1973 to 1979, honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant (E5).
Class of 1972
Air Force, 6 Years
Served in the First Combat Evaluation Group (1CEVG) at various locations around the country from 1973 to 1979, honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant (E5).
Charles James
Class of 1989
Army, 15 Years
Currently serving at Martin Army Community Hospital as Occupational Therapy Specialist. Helping to rehab our injuried soldiers returning from the war.
Class of 1989
Army, 15 Years
Currently serving at Martin Army Community Hospital as Occupational Therapy Specialist. Helping to rehab our injuried soldiers returning from the war.
David Halperin
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
Clarinetist with the USAF Heritage of America Band at Langley AFB, VA.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
Clarinetist with the USAF Heritage of America Band at Langley AFB, VA.
Elmer N Hiltunen
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Combat Enginner. Service in South Korea. Deployment to Mosul Iraq Oct 31, 2006- Dec 12, 2007
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Combat Enginner. Service in South Korea. Deployment to Mosul Iraq Oct 31, 2006- Dec 12, 2007
Giovanni "John" Rinaldi
Class of 1987
Navy, 19 Years
Finishing up in Naval Air Station New Orleans.
Retiring December 2009
Class of 1987
Navy, 19 Years
Finishing up in Naval Air Station New Orleans.
Retiring December 2009
Herbert A. Davis
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served from October 4, 1976 until retirement on July 1, 1998. Served 3 tours of duty in Europe and 1 tour of duty in Korea. Stationed in the United states at Ft. Hood Texas, Ft. Meade Maryland and Ft Carson Colorado.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served from October 4, 1976 until retirement on July 1, 1998. Served 3 tours of duty in Europe and 1 tour of duty in Korea. Stationed in the United states at Ft. Hood Texas, Ft. Meade Maryland and Ft Carson Colorado.
Ian Holtzman
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
Stationed at Fort Bragg, NC with Army Special Operations Commmand serving as a Psychological Operations Specialist. Stationed at Fort Benning, GA serving as a Pre-Ranger Instructor.
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
Stationed at Fort Bragg, NC with Army Special Operations Commmand serving as a Psychological Operations Specialist. Stationed at Fort Benning, GA serving as a Pre-Ranger Instructor.
Jim McElroy
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
Served with US Navy Construction Battalion One in Viet Nam 1968 to 1969.
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
Served with US Navy Construction Battalion One in Viet Nam 1968 to 1969.
John Laurance
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Veitman Vet. Served in many locations and enjoyed every minute
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Veitman Vet. Served in many locations and enjoyed every minute
John Dibble, Jr.
Class of 1935
Army, 20+ Years
West Point Class of 1940. 18th Field Artillery(Horse Drawn} '40-42. Commander 705th Tank Destroyer Battalion in Europe. ,Lt. Colonel. Silver Star. 2 Bronze Star
Class of 1935
Army, 20+ Years
West Point Class of 1940. 18th Field Artillery(Horse Drawn} '40-42. Commander 705th Tank Destroyer Battalion in Europe. ,Lt. Colonel. Silver Star. 2 Bronze Star
Jon Stemples
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
Army ROTC University of Miami (FL) Infantry Officer basic, then Army Counterintelligence at Ft. Hollabird. Served worldwide mission as Chief, Technical Section, 902d Intelligence Corps Group ACSI, Washington, DC 1963-1965 2.5 years. Army Commendation Medal.
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
Army ROTC University of Miami (FL) Infantry Officer basic, then Army Counterintelligence at Ft. Hollabird. Served worldwide mission as Chief, Technical Section, 902d Intelligence Corps Group ACSI, Washington, DC 1963-1965 2.5 years. Army Commendation Medal.
Michael Garner
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
2 yrs Enlisted 74-76 Germany 1st INF Div
3 yrs Officer 80-83 Ft Polk La 5th INF Div
17 yrs Reserves 76-80 83-96 Ft Sheridan IL 85th DIv
Retiredf MAJ MI Branch
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
2 yrs Enlisted 74-76 Germany 1st INF Div
3 yrs Officer 80-83 Ft Polk La 5th INF Div
17 yrs Reserves 76-80 83-96 Ft Sheridan IL 85th DIv
Retiredf MAJ MI Branch
Norman C. Bell
Class of 1954
Army, 20+ Years
Guidance counselor, Viet Nam, Korea, Germany
Class of 1954
Army, 20+ Years
Guidance counselor, Viet Nam, Korea, Germany
Richard K. Patrick, Sr
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Had 11 moves either stateside or overseas in my military career; my family had 6. Met many folks from differing backgrounds-lost friends in war. I don't regret my military career-best thing for me as it straightened out my life...
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Had 11 moves either stateside or overseas in my military career; my family had 6. Met many folks from differing backgrounds-lost friends in war. I don't regret my military career-best thing for me as it straightened out my life...
SFC Maurice Ratliff
Class of 1993
Army, 11 Years
Currently Serving at the White House Communications Agency as a Vice Presidental Communications Officer. Providing communications to the office of the VP
Class of 1993
Army, 11 Years
Currently Serving at the White House Communications Agency as a Vice Presidental Communications Officer. Providing communications to the office of the VP
Tammy (Armbruster) Noble
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served 4 years in the USMC Reserves while in college, then 4 & 1/2 on active duty.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served 4 years in the USMC Reserves while in college, then 4 & 1/2 on active duty.
Ted krzyzanowski
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
served in vietnam---wounded march 14th 1970
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
served in vietnam---wounded march 14th 1970
Timothy A. Davis
Class of 1999
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 22 years in US Army Medical Services
Class of 1999
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 22 years in US Army Medical Services
trevor Weiss
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Army Security Agency. One of the lucky ones! Drafted but one year in US and two years in Germany. Discharged as SP5 (SGT)
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Army Security Agency. One of the lucky ones! Drafted but one year in US and two years in Germany. Discharged as SP5 (SGT)
Wes Shields
Class of 2003
Navy, 7 Years
Naval Academy Graduate currently stationed aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69
Class of 2003
Navy, 7 Years
Naval Academy Graduate currently stationed aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69
Wes Shields
Class of 2003
Navy, 5 Years
Naval Academy Graduate now Officer in the Naval Service
Class of 2003
Navy, 5 Years
Naval Academy Graduate now Officer in the Naval Service
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School News
1983 30th year reunion
The 30th year reunion will take place on Saturday September 28 at the North Shore Westin in Wheeling IL. PH 847-777-6500...
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Our Highland Park 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 Highland Park High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Highland Park are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!