Highlands High School Alumni
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania (PA)

Recent Members
Barb Pam L Nelson | 1974 |
Carol Shaffer | 1975 |
Derek Rose | 2012 |
Mark Mark Freshwater | 1981 |
Melvin Melvin Kenney Baughman | 1974 |
Nina Soria Jackson | 1989 |
Scott Cook | 1984 |
Wyatt John | 2019 |
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

Aaron Robert Deskins
Class of 2008
Navy, 8 Years
Aviation Ordnance armament Technician
Yokosuka, Japan on USS George Washington 2009-2012
2 deployments
Norfolk, Va on USS Harry S. Truman 2012-2014
1 deployment
Lemoore, Ca at FRC West 2014-2016
Class of 2008
Navy, 8 Years
Aviation Ordnance armament Technician
Yokosuka, Japan on USS George Washington 2009-2012
2 deployments
Norfolk, Va on USS Harry S. Truman 2012-2014
1 deployment
Lemoore, Ca at FRC West 2014-2016

Al Ekas
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Serviced at various West Coast, Overseas and afloat commands.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Serviced at various West Coast, Overseas and afloat commands.

Alan Cook
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft mechanic on KC-135 and B-52's. After discharge became government civilian employee as an aircraft mechanic at WPAFB.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft mechanic on KC-135 and B-52's. After discharge became government civilian employee as an aircraft mechanic at WPAFB.

Anthony Litwicki
Class of 1977
Army, 6 Years
Combat Engineer 458 Eng.Bn
Armorer 2nd Bn 19 SF Group
Class of 1977
Army, 6 Years
Combat Engineer 458 Eng.Bn
Armorer 2nd Bn 19 SF Group

Antonio Lopreiato
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
After graduation I joined and did 21 Years, Retired at the rank of SFC (P) E-7P, Loved it and would change a thing I did
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
After graduation I joined and did 21 Years, Retired at the rank of SFC (P) E-7P, Loved it and would change a thing I did

Autumn Williams
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in North Dakota, Iraq, Korea, and Florida
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in North Dakota, Iraq, Korea, and Florida

Chet Olson
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Started service in Aug. 69,, spent most of the enlistment in Long Beach, Calif.,, 2 tours in Viet Nam,, as a combat information specialist, opreational intelligence,, Da Nang "71 and Qua Viet river Quang Tri '72-'73,, made the rank of Operations Specialist (E-5) 2nd class.., also spent 2 years reserve duty...
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Started service in Aug. 69,, spent most of the enlistment in Long Beach, Calif.,, 2 tours in Viet Nam,, as a combat information specialist, opreational intelligence,, Da Nang "71 and Qua Viet river Quang Tri '72-'73,, made the rank of Operations Specialist (E-5) 2nd class.., also spent 2 years reserve duty...

Daniel A. Dobrowolski
Class of 1981
Army, 23 Years
US Army Airborne Infantry and Intelligence Officer.
Class of 1981
Army, 23 Years
US Army Airborne Infantry and Intelligence Officer.


Dennis Smith
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Emergency Management, various tours in Europe and Mid-East countries, and the Air Force Range complex in Nevada.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Emergency Management, various tours in Europe and Mid-East countries, and the Air Force Range complex in Nevada.

Frank Susa
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
2nd class Aviation, Hydraulic Tech. Some of my of my duties, where door gunner on a UH1N Huey, I was stationed with the Blue Angles as A hydraulic tech. I was stationed for a short time at Andrews Airforce base I was a hydraulic tech on Marine One
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
2nd class Aviation, Hydraulic Tech. Some of my of my duties, where door gunner on a UH1N Huey, I was stationed with the Blue Angles as A hydraulic tech. I was stationed for a short time at Andrews Airforce base I was a hydraulic tech on Marine One

Gavin Hutchison
Class of 1983
Army, 25 Years
U.S. Army Ranger, Sniper, Green Beret, U.S. Special Operations Command
Class of 1983
Army, 25 Years
U.S. Army Ranger, Sniper, Green Beret, U.S. Special Operations Command

jack r momberger
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
fireman crash/ rescue trained on t-33plane to the s/r 71 k/c 135, many more. malmstrom afb.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
fireman crash/ rescue trained on t-33plane to the s/r 71 k/c 135, many more. malmstrom afb.

James Drane
Class of 1983
Army, 10 Years
I had the privilege of serving my county for 10 years in both the United States Navy from June 1985 to April 1988. I served as a Aviation Structural Mechanic " E" Ejection and Environmental Systems on F-14 Fighter Jets. I enlisted into the United States Army September 1988 to December 1995 as a 68J Aircraft Armament Control Repairman. I worked Cobra and Apache Helicopter. I left the service as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and was truly honored to Serve this great nation of ours and to serve you.
Class of 1983
Army, 10 Years
I had the privilege of serving my county for 10 years in both the United States Navy from June 1985 to April 1988. I served as a Aviation Structural Mechanic " E" Ejection and Environmental Systems on F-14 Fighter Jets. I enlisted into the United States Army September 1988 to December 1995 as a 68J Aircraft Armament Control Repairman. I worked Cobra and Apache Helicopter. I left the service as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and was truly honored to Serve this great nation of ours and to serve you.

James M. Lardin
Class of 1987
Army, 14 Years
SFC James M. Lardin (jim,jimmy,jimbo to his friends and family) Served our country well and proudly directly out of high school. He reached the rank of SFC just days prior to his sudden and unexpected death in March,2000. He recived many upon many awards for his outstanding service to his country. May he rest in peace
Class of 1987
Army, 14 Years
SFC James M. Lardin (jim,jimmy,jimbo to his friends and family) Served our country well and proudly directly out of high school. He reached the rank of SFC just days prior to his sudden and unexpected death in March,2000. He recived many upon many awards for his outstanding service to his country. May he rest in peace

Jamie Nicole Demharter
Class of 1984
Navy, 8 Years
Served as an Operations Specialist, Petty Officer Second Class. Stationed in Great Lakes IL, Virgina Beach VA, Norfolk VA. Deployments in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Class of 1984
Navy, 8 Years
Served as an Operations Specialist, Petty Officer Second Class. Stationed in Great Lakes IL, Virgina Beach VA, Norfolk VA. Deployments in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Jeremy Slater
Class of 1991
Air Force, 17 Years
Served 1991 to 1998 in Bamberg Germay as Field Artillery, 1998 to present at Fort Bragg, NC as Field Artillery and Transportation. Currently serving in the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Deployed to Bosnia (1997), Hungary (2003), Iraq (2005) and Afghanistan (2007 / 2008)
Class of 1991
Air Force, 17 Years
Served 1991 to 1998 in Bamberg Germay as Field Artillery, 1998 to present at Fort Bragg, NC as Field Artillery and Transportation. Currently serving in the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Deployed to Bosnia (1997), Hungary (2003), Iraq (2005) and Afghanistan (2007 / 2008)

Jessica Adams
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in 1998-2002 Active Duty, Reserves 2003-2009 (Broken time). Served in Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in 1998-2002 Active Duty, Reserves 2003-2009 (Broken time). Served in Iraqi Freedom


John F Babinsack
Class of 1969
Air Force, 24 Years
Saw many countries, Philippines, S.Korea, Australia, England, Germany and a few states, N.Carolina, Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia, Illinois and Florida.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 24 Years
Saw many countries, Philippines, S.Korea, Australia, England, Germany and a few states, N.Carolina, Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia, Illinois and Florida.

Kent Walker
Class of 2003
Navy, 5 Years
Served in Brunswick Maine and aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower
Class of 2003
Navy, 5 Years
Served in Brunswick Maine and aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower

Larry Lehew
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Eight years active duty--12+ in the Reserves
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Eight years active duty--12+ in the Reserves

Lawrence R. Shane
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
Served with the 661st Transportation Co. (GS)
(Acft) @ Ft George G Meade, Md 1974 - 1977
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
Served with the 661st Transportation Co. (GS)
(Acft) @ Ft George G Meade, Md 1974 - 1977

Parker Dusty Large
Class of 1969
Army, 7 Years
Served from May of 1969 to May of 1977. Left for boot camp at Ft Bragg NC 10 days before my class graduated. After boot camp I went to demolition and CBR , Training. I operated the gas chamber training for new recruits at Ft Bragg as well as Ft Meade MD.
Class of 1969
Army, 7 Years
Served from May of 1969 to May of 1977. Left for boot camp at Ft Bragg NC 10 days before my class graduated. After boot camp I went to demolition and CBR , Training. I operated the gas chamber training for new recruits at Ft Bragg as well as Ft Meade MD.

Paul Palko
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
35 years, retired CMSgt, worked in aircraft maintenance and as an inspector
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
35 years, retired CMSgt, worked in aircraft maintenance and as an inspector

Randal Scott Skaggs
Class of 2008
National Guard, 7 Years
25H Network management, Communications, IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Class of 2008
National Guard, 7 Years
25H Network management, Communications, IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Rich Lucas
Class of 1970
Air Force, 30 Years
Enlisted in 1973. Graduated from college in 1976 while on active duty and Officer Training School in 1977, Retired in 2003 as a Colonel (0-6). Completed my last assignment as the Air Force Space Command Inspector General.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 30 Years
Enlisted in 1973. Graduated from college in 1976 while on active duty and Officer Training School in 1977, Retired in 2003 as a Colonel (0-6). Completed my last assignment as the Air Force Space Command Inspector General.

Rob Waltenbaugh
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
I had the privelege to serve on two (2) surface warfare ships homeported in Norfolk, Va - Communications officer- USS Fairfax County (LST-1193) 1974-77, and Navigator-USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27) 1977-79.
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
I had the privelege to serve on two (2) surface warfare ships homeported in Norfolk, Va - Communications officer- USS Fairfax County (LST-1193) 1974-77, and Navigator-USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27) 1977-79.

Scott Cromer
Class of 1990
Navy, 19 Years
I reported for Basic Training in October 1990 and have been stationed in the Republic of Panama (twice), Texas and Maryland (twice). I will be retiring at the end of October with 20 years of service.
Class of 1990
Navy, 19 Years
I reported for Basic Training in October 1990 and have been stationed in the Republic of Panama (twice), Texas and Maryland (twice). I will be retiring at the end of October with 20 years of service.



Wendy Sue Malec (Fink)
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
Medic and Operating Room Tech stationed at Walter Reed Medical Hosp in Washington DC
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
Medic and Operating Room Tech stationed at Walter Reed Medical Hosp in Washington DC
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Our Highlands 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 Highlands High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Natrona Heights are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!