Hillcrest High School Alumni
Jamaica Estates, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Alisia Brown Brown | 2008 |
| Amgeline Davius | 1999 |
| Elizabeth Husch | 1976 |
| Kathy Garcia | 2023 |
| Nile Granger | 2013 |
| Paul Bertino | 1974 |
| Robert Doddato Robert Doddato | 1981 |
| Tom Diwa Iii | 1988 |
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
Christhian Floril
Class of 1994
Army, 15 Years
Christhian has been in the Army serving his country for 15 years. He has been all over the world from Korea to Jordan and back the US! He sacrifices his time with his family to serve his country!
Class of 1994
Army, 15 Years
Christhian has been in the Army serving his country for 15 years. He has been all over the world from Korea to Jordan and back the US! He sacrifices his time with his family to serve his country!
Denairian (Gandy) Johnson
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Entered into the Army before my diploma dried and it was one of the best decisions that I made in life. I served for 20 years in the Signal Corp and now I am serving in my passion as a 7th grade English language Arts teacher.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Entered into the Army before my diploma dried and it was one of the best decisions that I made in life. I served for 20 years in the Signal Corp and now I am serving in my passion as a 7th grade English language Arts teacher.
Dierdre Chambland Tinsley
Class of 1978
Army, 19 Years
I ahve proudly served in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, Germany, and many locations stateside. I am a linguist and speak French, Persian, Dari and bits and pieces of several other languages. I have served almost twenty years and plan on retiring in two years.
Class of 1978
Army, 19 Years
I ahve proudly served in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, Germany, and many locations stateside. I am a linguist and speak French, Persian, Dari and bits and pieces of several other languages. I have served almost twenty years and plan on retiring in two years.
Hantz Philogene
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
Serve in the US Navy as a Dental Technician
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
Serve in the US Navy as a Dental Technician
Jacquline Hunter
Class of 1992
Army, 11 Years
Two deployment to Iraq as an Ammunition Manager, and currently preparing for my next assignment. I have been assigned to Germany, FT Bragg, FT Stewart, and FT Lewis.
Class of 1992
Army, 11 Years
Two deployment to Iraq as an Ammunition Manager, and currently preparing for my next assignment. I have been assigned to Germany, FT Bragg, FT Stewart, and FT Lewis.
Khemraj Singh
Class of 2000
Air Force, 14 Years
Currently stationed at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Rhineland-Pfalz Germany
Class of 2000
Air Force, 14 Years
Currently stationed at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Rhineland-Pfalz Germany
Nichele James
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
After Basic Training and AIT, I served 1 yr. at Cp. Casey Korea and 5 yrs. in Ft. Stewart GA
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
After Basic Training and AIT, I served 1 yr. at Cp. Casey Korea and 5 yrs. in Ft. Stewart GA
nicole (waldo) williams
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
Served in the USAF 1999-2007
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
Served in the USAF 1999-2007
Pedro Roman
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I work for Marine Helicopter 302 as an Administration Clerk, My job here is to help every Marine with any kind of administrative problems including payments, awards, promotions and so on.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I work for Marine Helicopter 302 as an Administration Clerk, My job here is to help every Marine with any kind of administrative problems including payments, awards, promotions and so on.
Pedro Roman
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Staff Sergeant Roman, currently a Recruiter for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Staff Sergeant Roman, currently a Recruiter for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Rodney C Jones Sr
Class of 1986
Navy, 10 Years
I served in the US Navy from September 22, 1986 until discharged on December 20, 1996. I served on the USS Towers DDG-9 in Yokosuka Japan for 3 years. I was also on the USS Patterson FF-1061 in Philadelphia, and also the USS Constellation CV-64 which was in dry dock in Philadelphia. My last command was NAS Whiting Field in Milton Florida where I was assigned to the Security Department.
Class of 1986
Navy, 10 Years
I served in the US Navy from September 22, 1986 until discharged on December 20, 1996. I served on the USS Towers DDG-9 in Yokosuka Japan for 3 years. I was also on the USS Patterson FF-1061 in Philadelphia, and also the USS Constellation CV-64 which was in dry dock in Philadelphia. My last command was NAS Whiting Field in Milton Florida where I was assigned to the Security Department.
Rodney Jones
Class of 1986
Navy, 10 Years
Entered on Sept. 22, 1986. Discharged December 21, 1996. Attained the rank of E-5, traveled the world and met people from all over.
Class of 1986
Navy, 10 Years
Entered on Sept. 22, 1986. Discharged December 21, 1996. Attained the rank of E-5, traveled the world and met people from all over.
Ronald L. Pierce
Class of 1985
Army, 16 Years
2003 OIF Veteran, Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. Currently headed to Iraq for a Transition Team mission.
Class of 1985
Army, 16 Years
2003 OIF Veteran, Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. Currently headed to Iraq for a Transition Team mission.
Thomas M. Lospenuso
Class of 1974
Air Force, 7 Years
Security Police/ VIP Driver
Heavy Equipment Operator
Class of 1974
Air Force, 7 Years
Security Police/ VIP Driver
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alumni Stories
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Our Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Jamaica Estates are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!