Hope High School Alumni
Hope, Arkansas (AR)
Recent Members
| Becky Raschke | 1984 |
| Diane Dabbs Kellam | 1983 |
| Jim Jim | 1963 |
| Karl Powell | 1978 |
| Lia Wray Lia Wray | 1984 |
| Liliana Frayre | 2013 |
| Stanley Jackson | 1983 |
| Susan Turner | 1970 |
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
Bob Denham
Class of 1983
Navy, 14 Years
Served on 5 different Aircraft Carriers, 1 F14 Squadron, Navy Intelligence in Hawaii and an amphibious ship out of Japan. Definitely lived the Navy life - GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!!!!!
Class of 1983
Navy, 14 Years
Served on 5 different Aircraft Carriers, 1 F14 Squadron, Navy Intelligence in Hawaii and an amphibious ship out of Japan. Definitely lived the Navy life - GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!!!!!
Cassandra Block
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Currently serving in Irag, been in Germany.
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Currently serving in Irag, been in Germany.
Charles Conway
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
I joined the Army upon graduating in 1993 as a 19K (Armor Crewman). In 1996, i received a scholorship to Alabama A&M University to become an Army Officer. I graduated AAMU with a BS in Civil Engineering Tech and commissioned as an Army Officer in 2001. I have been stationed in Fort Hood, TX. I have completed 2 deployments to Iraq and 1 to Afghanistan. I am currently serving as MAJOR in the logistics branch and stationed at Fort Lee, VA.
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
I joined the Army upon graduating in 1993 as a 19K (Armor Crewman). In 1996, i received a scholorship to Alabama A&M University to become an Army Officer. I graduated AAMU with a BS in Civil Engineering Tech and commissioned as an Army Officer in 2001. I have been stationed in Fort Hood, TX. I have completed 2 deployments to Iraq and 1 to Afghanistan. I am currently serving as MAJOR in the logistics branch and stationed at Fort Lee, VA.
Christopher Ryan Couch
Class of 2007
Army, 1 Years
In first year of service. Graduated Basic in April 2008 @ Ft. Knox,KY. Now stationed @ Ft. Bragg,NC
Class of 2007
Army, 1 Years
In first year of service. Graduated Basic in April 2008 @ Ft. Knox,KY. Now stationed @ Ft. Bragg,NC
Courtney Walker
Class of 1996
Air Force, 9 Years
Network Administrator; COMSEC Manager
Class of 1996
Air Force, 9 Years
Network Administrator; COMSEC Manager
DeMarco Williams
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as MSG. Served in Fort Campbell, Germany, Italy, and Texas. Currently residing in Lawton, OK.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as MSG. Served in Fort Campbell, Germany, Italy, and Texas. Currently residing in Lawton, OK.
Don Skinner
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty from 81-89.Joined ARNG from 89-09.Joined Army Reserve in 09 retirement date is 3MAR13
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty from 81-89.Joined ARNG from 89-09.Joined Army Reserve in 09 retirement date is 3MAR13
Drew Kaufman
Class of 1997
Air Force, 8 Years
Joined the USAF in 2002. Served at bases located all over the U.S. and the world. Most recently at Spangdahlem AB Germany after assisting in the closure of Rhein-Main AB, in Frankfurt Germany, and it's operational relocation to Spangdahlem AB. Was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air and Space Campaign Medal.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 8 Years
Joined the USAF in 2002. Served at bases located all over the U.S. and the world. Most recently at Spangdahlem AB Germany after assisting in the closure of Rhein-Main AB, in Frankfurt Germany, and it's operational relocation to Spangdahlem AB. Was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air and Space Campaign Medal.
Drew Monroe
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
Currently serving our country in Afghanistan on his second tour of duty overseas.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
Currently serving our country in Afghanistan on his second tour of duty overseas.
George Reuben Graves III
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
I left Hope in Dec 88' for USN "boot camp", Great Lakes, Ill(COLD!!!). Upon completion in Feb 89', I attended aviation training in Millington, TN. Upon completion of training my 20 yr USN career began thus taking me to various places like Greece, Italy, Japan, England, Israel, Jerusalem, Spain, France and Turkey to name a few. I'm a veteran of 2 specific conflicts, Operation Desert Shield (1990 - 1991), Gulf Wars*/Southwest Asia Ceasefire Campaign (1991 - 2003) and the obvious conflicts that applied to all service members over the past 20 yrs.
I left active duty in 98', but went directly into the reserves, 18mths til retirement, 22 yrs total.
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
I left Hope in Dec 88' for USN "boot camp", Great Lakes, Ill(COLD!!!). Upon completion in Feb 89', I attended aviation training in Millington, TN. Upon completion of training my 20 yr USN career began thus taking me to various places like Greece, Italy, Japan, England, Israel, Jerusalem, Spain, France and Turkey to name a few. I'm a veteran of 2 specific conflicts, Operation Desert Shield (1990 - 1991), Gulf Wars*/Southwest Asia Ceasefire Campaign (1991 - 2003) and the obvious conflicts that applied to all service members over the past 20 yrs.
I left active duty in 98', but went directly into the reserves, 18mths til retirement, 22 yrs total.
J. B. RITTER
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired MSGT 1985. I've been across both big ponds and went to one war. Hard to belive but I've been retired half again as long as I was on active duty.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired MSGT 1985. I've been across both big ponds and went to one war. Hard to belive but I've been retired half again as long as I was on active duty.
J. Todd Self
Class of 1981
Air Force, 16 Years
Currently serving as a Major, stationed at the Air Force Doctrine Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
Class of 1981
Air Force, 16 Years
Currently serving as a Major, stationed at the Air Force Doctrine Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
J. Todd Self
Class of 1981
Air Force, 16 Years
Currently serving as a Major, stationed at the Air Force Doctrine Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
Class of 1981
Air Force, 16 Years
Currently serving as a Major, stationed at the Air Force Doctrine Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
James Reese
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
Four years with the National Science Foundations Antarctic Research Program
Four years with Attack Trainng Squadron 19
Operation Desert Storm Veteran
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
Four years with the National Science Foundations Antarctic Research Program
Four years with Attack Trainng Squadron 19
Operation Desert Storm Veteran
James Troy Watson
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted Army National Guard 1964. Placed on Active duty Reserve support 1985 -2003
Drill Sgt School 1985, US Army Sergeant Major course Ft Bliss Texas, Retired MSG Army 2003
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted Army National Guard 1964. Placed on Active duty Reserve support 1985 -2003
Drill Sgt School 1985, US Army Sergeant Major course Ft Bliss Texas, Retired MSG Army 2003
Joey Willett
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF/Department of Defense instructor for Airport Fire Fighters
Currently; Assistant Chief Fire Prevention at Little Rock AFB, AR
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF/Department of Defense instructor for Airport Fire Fighters
Currently; Assistant Chief Fire Prevention at Little Rock AFB, AR
LINDA L. DRIGGARS
Class of 1980
Navy, 13 Years
Served my country in the U.S. Navy from 1980 till 1993. Orlando, FL; Pensacola, FL; Misawa, Japan; Jacksonville, FL (flying entire West coast of U.S. & some of the central state); Guam; Korea; Hawaii & Sonoma, Ca.
Class of 1980
Navy, 13 Years
Served my country in the U.S. Navy from 1980 till 1993. Orlando, FL; Pensacola, FL; Misawa, Japan; Jacksonville, FL (flying entire West coast of U.S. & some of the central state); Guam; Korea; Hawaii & Sonoma, Ca.
MAJ Charles Conway
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
Currently a Army Officer in the logistics arena.
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
Currently a Army Officer in the logistics arena.
Marilyn Smith
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Served in Japan, Guam and most of the south Pacific.
Served in the Army also and was in during the first Gulf war.
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Served in Japan, Guam and most of the south Pacific.
Served in the Army also and was in during the first Gulf war.
Marilyn Smith
Class of 1974
Navy, 8 Years
Stationed in FL, Guam, and Japan. Also served in Desert Shield/Storm.
Also served in the Army Reserves.
Class of 1974
Navy, 8 Years
Stationed in FL, Guam, and Japan. Also served in Desert Shield/Storm.
Also served in the Army Reserves.
Matt Little
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Recruiter, Active Duty, Louisiana Army National Guard
Desert Storm, 142nd FA 1991
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, 527th ENGR BTN, 2001
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Recruiter, Active Duty, Louisiana Army National Guard
Desert Storm, 142nd FA 1991
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, 527th ENGR BTN, 2001
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Samuel L. Cheatham
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland A.F.B. Tx. Sheppard A.F.B. Tx. Eglin A.F.B. Fl. Tinker A.F.B. Ok.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland A.F.B. Tx. Sheppard A.F.B. Tx. Eglin A.F.B. Fl. Tinker A.F.B. Ok.
Samuel L. Cheatham
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB Tx. Sheppard AFB Tx. Eglin AFB Fl. Tinker AFB OK.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB Tx. Sheppard AFB Tx. Eglin AFB Fl. Tinker AFB OK.
Samuel L. Cheatham
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB Tx. Sheppard AFB Tx. Eglin AFB Fl. Tinker AFB OK.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB Tx. Sheppard AFB Tx. Eglin AFB Fl. Tinker AFB OK.
Sedrick A. white
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
Sgt Sedrick white has serverd in the iraq freedom in the year 04 -05 also he was called to mississippi during the katrine recovery he is now placed with arkansas 153 /39 out of serdian ar. to his 2nd deployment of the iraq freedom
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
Sgt Sedrick white has serverd in the iraq freedom in the year 04 -05 also he was called to mississippi during the katrine recovery he is now placed with arkansas 153 /39 out of serdian ar. to his 2nd deployment of the iraq freedom
Terrell Oller
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Served in the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Served in the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
Tiffany Bolding
Class of 1991
Army, 10 Years
Administarative Specialist stationed with the 810th Quartermaster detachtment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reclassified as a Medical Specialist completing assignments in Dexheim, Germany, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Schofield Barrack Hawaii. Joined the military 19 July 1991- 02 May 2002
Class of 1991
Army, 10 Years
Administarative Specialist stationed with the 810th Quartermaster detachtment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reclassified as a Medical Specialist completing assignments in Dexheim, Germany, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Schofield Barrack Hawaii. Joined the military 19 July 1991- 02 May 2002
Todd Cummings
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
21 yrs in the Air Force (5 yrs active duty and 16 yrs. in the reserves and Civil service as an AMMO Troop (Munitions Systems Technology).
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
21 yrs in the Air Force (5 yrs active duty and 16 yrs. in the reserves and Civil service as an AMMO Troop (Munitions Systems Technology).
Todd Cummings
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am still in the USAFR here at Barksdale AFB, LA. I spent 5 years on active duty and the rest in the reserves. I just hit the 21 yr. mark for total years of service. My career field is in munitions or (AMMO).
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am still in the USAFR here at Barksdale AFB, LA. I spent 5 years on active duty and the rest in the reserves. I just hit the 21 yr. mark for total years of service. My career field is in munitions or (AMMO).
Travis L. Wewers
Class of 1988
Army, 18 Years
Travis is a 35Fox (formerly 96Bravo) Military Intelligence Analyst.
Class of 1988
Army, 18 Years
Travis is a 35Fox (formerly 96Bravo) Military Intelligence Analyst.
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Our Hope 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 Hope High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hope are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!