Jefferson County High School Alumni
Dandridge, Tennessee (TN)
Recent Members
| Billy Billy | 1966 |
| Elaine Baxter | 1988 |
| Frank Herndon | 1997 |
| Izaiak Catague Izaiak Catague | 2025 |
| Kimberly Kimberly A Frazier | 1984 |
| Linda Trentham | 1977 |
| Michael Barrett | 1993 |
| Terri Farrow | 1974 |
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
Bradley Walker
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served in Iraq, injured. Recuperating at Walter Reed.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served in Iraq, injured. Recuperating at Walter Reed.
Brandon Hamblin
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
I have been to Alaska, Georgia, Kentucky and I raq three times.
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
I have been to Alaska, Georgia, Kentucky and I raq three times.
Brandon Hamblin
Class of 1999
Army, 11 Years
Airborne Infantry, 3 combat deployments to Iraq
Class of 1999
Army, 11 Years
Airborne Infantry, 3 combat deployments to Iraq
C. Hale Comer
Class of 1989
Navy, 16 Years
Enlisted in June of 1989. Has served in Hawaii, Japan, and currently stationed in Colorado. I will retire in the year 2009. Married for 13 yrs with two children
Class of 1989
Navy, 16 Years
Enlisted in June of 1989. Has served in Hawaii, Japan, and currently stationed in Colorado. I will retire in the year 2009. Married for 13 yrs with two children
Craig Hinchey
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
20+ years working aircraft avionics systems. Now I teach those systems to others airmen, both US and international.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
20+ years working aircraft avionics systems. Now I teach those systems to others airmen, both US and international.
Dan Hicks
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from 1 May 78 until my retirement 1 Oct 98
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from 1 May 78 until my retirement 1 Oct 98
Daniel Randolph
Class of 1999
Army, 14 Years
Army infantryman 4 years
Army aviation 10years
Crew chief on Blackhawk
QC NCO
Class of 1999
Army, 14 Years
Army infantryman 4 years
Army aviation 10years
Crew chief on Blackhawk
QC NCO
David L. Guy Jr.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Multiple stateside and overseas locations
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Multiple stateside and overseas locations
Don Palmer
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm USS Blue Ridge 1990-91, Operation Just Cause 1989. 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, FMF. H&S Co. School of Infantry Camp Pendelton CA
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm USS Blue Ridge 1990-91, Operation Just Cause 1989. 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, FMF. H&S Co. School of Infantry Camp Pendelton CA
Eric Gann
Class of 1998
Air Force, 10 Years
Just came back from the streets of Iraq
Class of 1998
Air Force, 10 Years
Just came back from the streets of Iraq
Eric Gann
Class of 1998
Air Force, 7 Years
Staff Sgt, Combat/Civil Engineering, Utilities Systems Craftsman
Class of 1998
Air Force, 7 Years
Staff Sgt, Combat/Civil Engineering, Utilities Systems Craftsman
Frances Krol Young
Class of 2003
Army, 9 Years
Army Nurse Corps Officer, going on 10 years active duty service next year.
Class of 2003
Army, 9 Years
Army Nurse Corps Officer, going on 10 years active duty service next year.
Fred Mize III
Class of 1996
National Guard, 12 Years
Enlisted on October 13th, 1999. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom III as a Cannon Crew Member. Now serve as the Army National Guard Recruiter for Jefferson, Grainger and Hamblen County.
Class of 1996
National Guard, 12 Years
Enlisted on October 13th, 1999. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom III as a Cannon Crew Member. Now serve as the Army National Guard Recruiter for Jefferson, Grainger and Hamblen County.
George (Eddie) Carter
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
21 plus years in the U.S. Army. Worked as an electronic technician on guided missile weapon systems. I was stationed in Germany for a total of 9 years and numerous assignments in the U.S. as well as tours in Korea, Bosnia and Iraq. I am now happily retired in Huntsville, Alabama.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
21 plus years in the U.S. Army. Worked as an electronic technician on guided missile weapon systems. I was stationed in Germany for a total of 9 years and numerous assignments in the U.S. as well as tours in Korea, Bosnia and Iraq. I am now happily retired in Huntsville, Alabama.
Jake Stokely
Class of 1994
Army, 10 Years
Major, CH-47 pilot, served in OEF I, OIF I, and OIF 4.
Class of 1994
Army, 10 Years
Major, CH-47 pilot, served in OEF I, OIF I, and OIF 4.
JAMES FRANKLIN
Class of 1991
Army, 19 Years
13 FOXTROT/FORIEGN OBSERVER/71 LIMA/CLERICAL/3 TOURS IN AFGHANISTAN/3TOURS IN IRAQ/I AM CURRENTLY A MASTER SEARGENT/PROMOTION TO FIRST SEARGENT NEXT YEAR
Class of 1991
Army, 19 Years
13 FOXTROT/FORIEGN OBSERVER/71 LIMA/CLERICAL/3 TOURS IN AFGHANISTAN/3TOURS IN IRAQ/I AM CURRENTLY A MASTER SEARGENT/PROMOTION TO FIRST SEARGENT NEXT YEAR
James Lillquist
Class of 2003
Air Force, 8 Years
Spent 4 years as a C-17A Crewchief at Charleston, SC. Now in the Tennessee Air National Guard in Alcoa.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 8 Years
Spent 4 years as a C-17A Crewchief at Charleston, SC. Now in the Tennessee Air National Guard in Alcoa.
James Murph
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
2 yrs Tennessee Army National Guard - Combat Engineer
15 yrs Active Army - Combat Engineer
3 yrs Tennessee Air National Guard - Civil Engineer
Stationed at Ft Knox, KY - Iraq - Germany - Bosnia - Ft Hood, TX - Kuwait - Ft Leonard Wood MO
Positions: Team Leader - Squad Leader - Platoon Sergeant - Drill Sergeant - Senior Drill Sergeant - Operations Sergeant
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
2 yrs Tennessee Army National Guard - Combat Engineer
15 yrs Active Army - Combat Engineer
3 yrs Tennessee Air National Guard - Civil Engineer
Stationed at Ft Knox, KY - Iraq - Germany - Bosnia - Ft Hood, TX - Kuwait - Ft Leonard Wood MO
Positions: Team Leader - Squad Leader - Platoon Sergeant - Drill Sergeant - Senior Drill Sergeant - Operations Sergeant
James Tarr
Class of 1980
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Most of my time in the service was spent on the East Coast. I have nine (9) years at sea, three (3) on 44 ft. Lifeboats, and eight (8) at the CG Training Center in Yorktown, VA
Class of 1980
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Most of my time in the service was spent on the East Coast. I have nine (9) years at sea, three (3) on 44 ft. Lifeboats, and eight (8) at the CG Training Center in Yorktown, VA
Jeremy I. Pelham
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Currently a Ssgt.; working as an instructor at the Marine Corps Detachment on Fort Leonard Wood; has served in Iraq twice (2003 and 2004)
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Currently a Ssgt.; working as an instructor at the Marine Corps Detachment on Fort Leonard Wood; has served in Iraq twice (2003 and 2004)
Jim Tarr
Class of 1980
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Proudly served my Country in the U.S. Coast Guard for just over 20 years!
Class of 1980
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Proudly served my Country in the U.S. Coast Guard for just over 20 years!
Joe Horner
Class of 1987
Air Force, 8 Years
Medical Service Journeyman
served in Operation Desert Storm/Sheild
stationed in TX, LA and Turkey
Class of 1987
Air Force, 8 Years
Medical Service Journeyman
served in Operation Desert Storm/Sheild
stationed in TX, LA and Turkey
John Philpot
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in Japan, Philippines, Desert Shield/Storm. Permanent duty station MCAS Tustin, CA. Have traveled to Singapore, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirate
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in Japan, Philippines, Desert Shield/Storm. Permanent duty station MCAS Tustin, CA. Have traveled to Singapore, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirate
Jordan Wilson
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Jordan is currently at Parris Island, SC at Marine Corps Boot Camp...he and fellow alumi Joey Metzger joined together under the "buddy program" and will graduate November 30, 2007.
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Jordan is currently at Parris Island, SC at Marine Corps Boot Camp...he and fellow alumi Joey Metzger joined together under the "buddy program" and will graduate November 30, 2007.
Jordan Wilson
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Jordan is now a Lance Corporal in the USMC and is stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC and is in Logistics and Recovery.
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Jordan is now a Lance Corporal in the USMC and is stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC and is in Logistics and Recovery.
Kenneth Davis
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
I am in the United States Navy and I have served my country for 3 years now and I feel proud to know that I am serving my country. I am reenlisting on December 3rd of this year for 6 more years of service.
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
I am in the United States Navy and I have served my country for 3 years now and I feel proud to know that I am serving my country. I am reenlisting on December 3rd of this year for 6 more years of service.
kevin ray thomas
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 7 Years
2 tours in Iraq 04to 05 and 07to07
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 7 Years
2 tours in Iraq 04to 05 and 07to07
Laura Burkhart
Class of 1992
Navy, 5 Years
I served from 1994-1999. I was a Hospital Corpsman/Psychiatric Technician. My main duty stations were in Charleston, SC and Portsmouth, VA.
Class of 1992
Navy, 5 Years
I served from 1994-1999. I was a Hospital Corpsman/Psychiatric Technician. My main duty stations were in Charleston, SC and Portsmouth, VA.
Laura Burkhart Simonson
Class of 1992
Navy, 5 Years
Active Duty Hospital Corpsman/Psychiatric Technician from 1994-1999. Stationed at Naval Hospital Charleston (SC) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (VA).
Class of 1992
Navy, 5 Years
Active Duty Hospital Corpsman/Psychiatric Technician from 1994-1999. Stationed at Naval Hospital Charleston (SC) and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (VA).
Laura Zigler
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Served 3yrs in as an Intelligence Analyst with one deployment to Iraq.
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Served 3yrs in as an Intelligence Analyst with one deployment to Iraq.
Laura Zigler
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
3yrs as an Intelligence Analyst with one deployment to Iraq in 2005.
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
3yrs as an Intelligence Analyst with one deployment to Iraq in 2005.
Lee Cutshaw
Class of 1989
Army, 8 Years
Served in Panama, Haiti, stationed in Korea for 2 years, Hawaii for 3 years. Stateside I was stationed at Fort Hood, TX. I was a sergeant with several awards
Class of 1989
Army, 8 Years
Served in Panama, Haiti, stationed in Korea for 2 years, Hawaii for 3 years. Stateside I was stationed at Fort Hood, TX. I was a sergeant with several awards
Leslie A. Byrd
Class of 1983
Army, 12 Years
12 year's of Army service. 7 year's in Germany and 5 year's stateside. Served 6 month's in Iraq and 3 month's in Honduras.
Class of 1983
Army, 12 Years
12 year's of Army service. 7 year's in Germany and 5 year's stateside. Served 6 month's in Iraq and 3 month's in Honduras.
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Our Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Dandridge are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!