Indian Valley High School Alumni
Gnadenhutten, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Alex Cole | 1990 |
| Barry Green | 2006 |
| Brittany Westhafer | 2010 |
| Charles Croy | 2000 |
| Jerry Landis | 1975 |
| Lauryn Lynch Lynch | 2023 |
| Mark Apodaca | 1988 |
| Susan Susan Hammel | 1973 |
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
Casey R Crum
Class of 2007
Air Force, 4 Years
I am in Air Transportation. which is loading and unloading cargo planes.
Class of 2007
Air Force, 4 Years
I am in Air Transportation. which is loading and unloading cargo planes.
Chris Lewis
Class of 1995
National Guard, 12 Years
3 years active duty as an 19K M1A1 Tank Crewman. 9 years in the Ohio Army National Guard as Tactical Operations Center NCO & Network Systems Administrator. He has been deployed to Kosovo & to Louisiana in support of Hurricane Rita Relief.
Class of 1995
National Guard, 12 Years
3 years active duty as an 19K M1A1 Tank Crewman. 9 years in the Ohio Army National Guard as Tactical Operations Center NCO & Network Systems Administrator. He has been deployed to Kosovo & to Louisiana in support of Hurricane Rita Relief.
Chris Lewis
Class of 1995
National Guard, 13 Years
Starting in August of 1995 I served 3 years on active duty at FT Lewis WA. then joined the Ohio Army National Guard in 1998. During my 13 years of service I have been a M1A1 Tank driver, loader, and gunner. I served as an Operations Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)and was deployed to Kosovo in 2004-2005 as the Assistant Operations NCO for my shift. I also mobilized to help with the Hurricane relief in 2005. We were based out of an airport in Lake Charles, LA and worked closely with the populace in our relief efforts. In 2006 I changed my Job specialty to be a Network systems administrator and have been the LAN manager for my Brigade since graduating from my military school. I have deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to be the Information Management Officer for the base camp I am stationed at. I am proud to serve my country and the most decorated National Guard unit in the state, “The Buckeye Brigade.”
Class of 1995
National Guard, 13 Years
Starting in August of 1995 I served 3 years on active duty at FT Lewis WA. then joined the Ohio Army National Guard in 1998. During my 13 years of service I have been a M1A1 Tank driver, loader, and gunner. I served as an Operations Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)and was deployed to Kosovo in 2004-2005 as the Assistant Operations NCO for my shift. I also mobilized to help with the Hurricane relief in 2005. We were based out of an airport in Lake Charles, LA and worked closely with the populace in our relief efforts. In 2006 I changed my Job specialty to be a Network systems administrator and have been the LAN manager for my Brigade since graduating from my military school. I have deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to be the Information Management Officer for the base camp I am stationed at. I am proud to serve my country and the most decorated National Guard unit in the state, “The Buckeye Brigade.”
CRAIG BELKNAP
Class of 1993
Army, 3 Years
As active duty I was mechanized infantry(11m)
My 5 years with the Ohio National Guard I was regular infantry and anti armor(11b/11h)
Class of 1993
Army, 3 Years
As active duty I was mechanized infantry(11m)
My 5 years with the Ohio National Guard I was regular infantry and anti armor(11b/11h)
Dayna Downing
Class of 1991
Air Force, 2 Years
Medic. Stationed in Wichita Falls Texas.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 2 Years
Medic. Stationed in Wichita Falls Texas.
James Eberly
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
Served 3 years in U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas
from 1995 to 1998.
Served in Ohio Army National Guard at Ravenna,
Ohio from 1998 to 2003.
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
Served 3 years in U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas
from 1995 to 1998.
Served in Ohio Army National Guard at Ravenna,
Ohio from 1998 to 2003.
Jason (Squid) Thornton
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Finance and Accounting Officer - Supervise my Marines that pay all aspects of Marine Corps pay.
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Finance and Accounting Officer - Supervise my Marines that pay all aspects of Marine Corps pay.
John A. Hursey
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
Soon to start second tour in Iraq, March 16th
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
Soon to start second tour in Iraq, March 16th
JOHN VARELA
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
IM GOING TO IRAQ IN APRIL OF NEXT YEAR PRAY FOR ME
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
IM GOING TO IRAQ IN APRIL OF NEXT YEAR PRAY FOR ME
Kari Zimmerman
Class of 1992
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground Radio Communications Journeyman
Class of 1992
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground Radio Communications Journeyman
Michael Fergsuon
Class of 2000
Air Force, 10 Years
An Iraq & Afganistan veteran, Michael served 10 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force. His duties included Aircraft Loadmaster, Meteorlogical Navigations Systems, Force Protection Escort, Unit Deployment Manager, & Enlisted/Officer Recruiting.
During his service he was a team member on projects including F-22 Opertainal Tests, F-35 Test Bed, Airborne Laser Test Bed, Space Shuttle Avionics Upgrade. Although his duties took him many places around the globe, some of his main duty assignments in the United States were in Texas, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, Florida, Washington DC, & Ohio.
Class of 2000
Air Force, 10 Years
An Iraq & Afganistan veteran, Michael served 10 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force. His duties included Aircraft Loadmaster, Meteorlogical Navigations Systems, Force Protection Escort, Unit Deployment Manager, & Enlisted/Officer Recruiting.
During his service he was a team member on projects including F-22 Opertainal Tests, F-35 Test Bed, Airborne Laser Test Bed, Space Shuttle Avionics Upgrade. Although his duties took him many places around the globe, some of his main duty assignments in the United States were in Texas, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, Florida, Washington DC, & Ohio.
Nathan Everett
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years
Nate is currently stationed in Washington State.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years
Nate is currently stationed in Washington State.
Philip Guzik
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Philip enlisted into a 5-year contract with the Marine Corps in the fall of 2008 following his graduation from IVHS. He graduated from Parris Island, SC in April 2009 and is now training in Twentynine Palms, California where he lives with his family.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Philip enlisted into a 5-year contract with the Marine Corps in the fall of 2008 following his graduation from IVHS. He graduated from Parris Island, SC in April 2009 and is now training in Twentynine Palms, California where he lives with his family.
Sam Hidey
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I'm a Gunnery Sgt (E7) in the U S M C. I am a tank platoon sergeant and have trained Marines and have done one tour in Iraq and am preparing to serve again
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I'm a Gunnery Sgt (E7) in the U S M C. I am a tank platoon sergeant and have trained Marines and have done one tour in Iraq and am preparing to serve again
Scott Stafford
Class of 1986
Air Force, 17 Years
Served in several locations worldwide. Retired in 2003.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 17 Years
Served in several locations worldwide. Retired in 2003.
Terry D. Voorhies
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
1989 - 1993 Sergeant
Boot at Ft. Leonardwood Missouri
AIT at Redstone Arsenal Alabama-Pershing II Electrical/Mechanical Repairer 46N
Tour in Neu-Ulm Germany
AIT at Ft. Gordon Georgia-Avionic Flight System Repairer 68Q
Tour at Ft. Hood Texas
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
1989 - 1993 Sergeant
Boot at Ft. Leonardwood Missouri
AIT at Redstone Arsenal Alabama-Pershing II Electrical/Mechanical Repairer 46N
Tour in Neu-Ulm Germany
AIT at Ft. Gordon Georgia-Avionic Flight System Repairer 68Q
Tour at Ft. Hood Texas
Todd Shugart
Class of 1994
Air Force, 13 Years
Currently stationed in South Dakota but will transfer to the UK in March 08.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 13 Years
Currently stationed in South Dakota but will transfer to the UK in March 08.
VARELA JOHN
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
IM IN CALI AND I HAVEA YEAR BEFORE I GO TO IRAQ
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
IM IN CALI AND I HAVEA YEAR BEFORE I GO TO IRAQ
Vic Thompson
Class of 1999
Air Force, 4 Years
Suvival Equipment journeyman. Works as a parachute rigger for special forces and various other units at Pope AFB
Class of 1999
Air Force, 4 Years
Suvival Equipment journeyman. Works as a parachute rigger for special forces and various other units at Pope AFB
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Our Indian Valley 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 Indian Valley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Gnadenhutten are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!