Hunter Huss High School Alumni
Gastonia, North Carolina (NC)
Recent Members
| Christine Turner | 1967 |
| Freddy Knight | 1971 |
| George Sowersby | 1973 |
| Melissa Jordon | 2004 |
| Sandra Cameron | 1970 |
| Sylvia Sylvia Floyd | 1990 |
| Tenchi Tenchi Harlem | 2024 |
| Vanessa Craig-wilson Vanessa Craig-wilson | 1975 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Brent Shields
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Communications NCO, served in Germany, South Korea.
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Communications NCO, served in Germany, South Korea.
David Humphries
Class of 1977
Air Force, 16 Years
Early retirement after Air Defense Unit was deactivated
Served in SC, Okinawa, ND, and Maine.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 16 Years
Early retirement after Air Defense Unit was deactivated
Served in SC, Okinawa, ND, and Maine.
Eddie L. Williams
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
USS Vulcan AR-5
USS Forest Sherman DD-931
USS Sampson DDG-10
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
USS Vulcan AR-5
USS Forest Sherman DD-931
USS Sampson DDG-10
Jay Raxter
Class of 1984
Navy, 9 Years
Communications and cryptographic technician onboard nuclear attack submarines. Stationed in Bahrain during Persian Gulf War.
Class of 1984
Navy, 9 Years
Communications and cryptographic technician onboard nuclear attack submarines. Stationed in Bahrain during Persian Gulf War.
Lewis Richard Heavener
Class of 1965
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Staff Sergeant Durham Hospital and Charlotte USAR School
Class of 1965
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Staff Sergeant Durham Hospital and Charlotte USAR School
matthew c baliles "JULIO"
Class of 1987
Army, 12 Years
I entered the Army to ensure an Education to better myself. I not only was a Soldier during War time, I was a Psychiatric Nurse counselor. LPN. I served many years, seen many thing, good and bad. The Military was a great opportunity for my advancement, I attained 11 different certifications while in the Army. At that time I attended the Academy of Health Sciences in Fort Sam Houston Texas. This is an all Medical school learning base. I have been there many times to further my education. All of the experience's that I have, made me more understanding to the needs of people, and to have Care and Compassion for individuals needs. The Best move I ever made. Also working on Health Care Administrator , 4.0 average, in the Military Honors of Salute. and other honors. Proud to be a Veteran. Thanks to all of our Men and Women in the Service.
Class of 1987
Army, 12 Years
I entered the Army to ensure an Education to better myself. I not only was a Soldier during War time, I was a Psychiatric Nurse counselor. LPN. I served many years, seen many thing, good and bad. The Military was a great opportunity for my advancement, I attained 11 different certifications while in the Army. At that time I attended the Academy of Health Sciences in Fort Sam Houston Texas. This is an all Medical school learning base. I have been there many times to further my education. All of the experience's that I have, made me more understanding to the needs of people, and to have Care and Compassion for individuals needs. The Best move I ever made. Also working on Health Care Administrator , 4.0 average, in the Military Honors of Salute. and other honors. Proud to be a Veteran. Thanks to all of our Men and Women in the Service.
ron hayes
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
served 15 months in souteast asia and then two years at eglin afb fort walton beach that was tough duty enjoyed my career but 4 years was enough
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
served 15 months in souteast asia and then two years at eglin afb fort walton beach that was tough duty enjoyed my career but 4 years was enough
Russell Bridges
Class of 1975
Army, 18 Years
Early retirement due to downsizing. Served in Germany (3tours) S. Korea(1tour) Basic Training in Ft Jackson(1975) Ft Sill OK, Ft Campbell KY (Retired 1995)
Class of 1975
Army, 18 Years
Early retirement due to downsizing. Served in Germany (3tours) S. Korea(1tour) Basic Training in Ft Jackson(1975) Ft Sill OK, Ft Campbell KY (Retired 1995)
Sandra Botka
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Administrative/Personnel/Executive Branc h
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Administrative/Personnel/Executive Branc h
Tony Falls
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
5th Special Forces Green Beret Vietnam
1967-68
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
5th Special Forces Green Beret Vietnam
1967-68
Vivian Avery Dennis
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired 1 Sept 2018
Colonel 06
30 years, 1 month, 16 days
USAF Nurse Corps
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired 1 Sept 2018
Colonel 06
30 years, 1 month, 16 days
USAF Nurse Corps
werner gass, jr.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force, psychiatric clinic specialist, 5-level.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force, psychiatric clinic specialist, 5-level.
werner gass, jr.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
lackland afb, tx, shephard afb, tx, & little rock afb, ark.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
lackland afb, tx, shephard afb, tx, & little rock afb, ark.
Alumni Stories
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School News
Hunter Huss Homecoming (2015 Tailgating Event)
Dear Hunter Huss Alumni/Club Sponsors:
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Our Hunter Huss 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 Hunter Huss High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Gastonia are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!