John Bowne High School Alumni
Flushing, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Helen Elias Morais De Oliveira | 2009 |
| John Bilal | 2024 |
| John Diez | 1979 |
| Leila Raouf Raouf | 2021 |
| Luis Luis Veloz Rodiguez | 2003 |
| Rosa Fernandez | 1980 |
| Tanisha Monique Moore Tanisha Monique Moore | 2016 |
| Weronika Pietkiewicz | 2015 |
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
Abel Alvarez
Class of 1979
Army, 10 Years
When to do many places and had the honor to serve with some great people
Class of 1979
Army, 10 Years
When to do many places and had the honor to serve with some great people
CHERYL GRATE
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
I was in the Navy and never was stationed on a Ship ;-)... I was stationed in Orlando, Fl, Sandiego , Ca and Bethesda, Md
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
I was in the Navy and never was stationed on a Ship ;-)... I was stationed in Orlando, Fl, Sandiego , Ca and Bethesda, Md
Christian E. Salazar
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
I joined the Army in 2005. My job is field artillery so I blow up the bad guys when the infantry go out and see them. I been to both Iraq and Afghanistan and I'm still enlisted. Currently I'm assigned to be a recruiter so my job will be to get new recruits who want to serve their country as well.
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
I joined the Army in 2005. My job is field artillery so I blow up the bad guys when the infantry go out and see them. I been to both Iraq and Afghanistan and I'm still enlisted. Currently I'm assigned to be a recruiter so my job will be to get new recruits who want to serve their country as well.
Danny Chen
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Marine Corps Reserves out of Garden City, NY. Just completed a tour in Iraq (April 2009)
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Marine Corps Reserves out of Garden City, NY. Just completed a tour in Iraq (April 2009)
David yu
Class of 2006
Air Force, 2 Years
I'm stationing in Scott Afb il my job is knowledge operator
Class of 2006
Air Force, 2 Years
I'm stationing in Scott Afb il my job is knowledge operator
Dr. M. Anthony Collins, PhD., MPH
Class of 1976
Navy, 3 Years
Primary duties was initially as Electricians Mate with the Josephus Daniels CG-27; However, other duties include support services in areas where you might find an FT/ET/Water King/HM/CA and CT. While on land, trained off duty sailors and marines in Philadelphia Ship Yards in the MA. Received an honorable discharge.
Class of 1976
Navy, 3 Years
Primary duties was initially as Electricians Mate with the Josephus Daniels CG-27; However, other duties include support services in areas where you might find an FT/ET/Water King/HM/CA and CT. While on land, trained off duty sailors and marines in Philadelphia Ship Yards in the MA. Received an honorable discharge.
Eduardo Adalberto Quinteros
Class of 2003
Navy, 21 Years
Mostly stationed in Japan. Also lived in Spain, Hawaii and San Diego. 21 years and back in NY.....
Class of 2003
Navy, 21 Years
Mostly stationed in Japan. Also lived in Spain, Hawaii and San Diego. 21 years and back in NY.....
JOSE D LAHOZ
Class of 1982
Navy, 22 Years
Chief Aerographer's Mate
Air Warfare Specialist
Class of 1982
Navy, 22 Years
Chief Aerographer's Mate
Air Warfare Specialist
Kathleen Malone
Class of 1989
Army, 5 Years
Military Police - Ft. McClellan, AL, Camp Carroll, South Korea, Ft. Hamilton, Bklyn, N.Y.
Class of 1989
Army, 5 Years
Military Police - Ft. McClellan, AL, Camp Carroll, South Korea, Ft. Hamilton, Bklyn, N.Y.
Kimberly Valere
Class of 1985
Army, 6 Years
Served in the United States Army from 1985 - 1991.
Class of 1985
Army, 6 Years
Served in the United States Army from 1985 - 1991.
Lisa Smith
Class of 1987
Navy, 4 Years
Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4), Cryptologic Technician (Administrative). Received Good Conduct Medal.
Class of 1987
Navy, 4 Years
Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4), Cryptologic Technician (Administrative). Received Good Conduct Medal.
Michael Sanphy
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
First Class Petty Officer, U.S.C.G.
Viet Nam Veteran: 1969-1970, USCGC Chase
Last Tour of Duty: 1998-2008, USCGC Katherine Walker
Retired: 2010
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
First Class Petty Officer, U.S.C.G.
Viet Nam Veteran: 1969-1970, USCGC Chase
Last Tour of Duty: 1998-2008, USCGC Katherine Walker
Retired: 2010
Oliver P Chapin
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Joined while completing senior year, combat engineer, heavy diesel mechanic, recruiter, infantry-mortars, two tours in Korea-75-76, 85-86, Alaska-ft Greely, 6 years Berlin, Germany, befor, during and after the wall came down. and all over the best country in the world-The USA. Retired as MSG in Nov 1993 and moved to Germantown, MD where I still am.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Joined while completing senior year, combat engineer, heavy diesel mechanic, recruiter, infantry-mortars, two tours in Korea-75-76, 85-86, Alaska-ft Greely, 6 years Berlin, Germany, befor, during and after the wall came down. and all over the best country in the world-The USA. Retired as MSG in Nov 1993 and moved to Germantown, MD where I still am.
Paul A. Mader
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam 1970-1971. Desert Storm and Desert Shield stateside. Retired in 1992.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam 1970-1971. Desert Storm and Desert Shield stateside. Retired in 1992.
Paul Chan
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
2 Major Deployments with the USS Kalamazoo AOR-6 based at Norfok, VA and the USS Long Beach CGN-9 based at Coronado,CA. These 2 ships no longer exist.
Anchors Aweigh!!!
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
2 Major Deployments with the USS Kalamazoo AOR-6 based at Norfok, VA and the USS Long Beach CGN-9 based at Coronado,CA. These 2 ships no longer exist.
Anchors Aweigh!!!
Raymond E Torrence
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Total of 34 years active Army and reserves, eight deployments, 1 peace keeping, 5 combat tours, and 2 stateside training tours. Retired as a 1st Sergeant.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Total of 34 years active Army and reserves, eight deployments, 1 peace keeping, 5 combat tours, and 2 stateside training tours. Retired as a 1st Sergeant.
ROBERT ALVAREZ
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
Combat Infantryman. Station in Camp Hovey, South Korea and Fort Carson, Colorado
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
Combat Infantryman. Station in Camp Hovey, South Korea and Fort Carson, Colorado
Sha-Ron Sanford
Class of 1985
Army, 26 Years
ServeD 26 years In the Medical and Nursing Fields. Now retired in North Carolina.
Class of 1985
Army, 26 Years
ServeD 26 years In the Medical and Nursing Fields. Now retired in North Carolina.
steve fabre
Class of 1999
Army, 2 Years
Stationed in fort knox,ky, aberdeen,md, fort hood,tx
Class of 1999
Army, 2 Years
Stationed in fort knox,ky, aberdeen,md, fort hood,tx
Tanya Aiken
Class of 1993
Army Reserves, 12 Years
I served as a Paralegal in the Army Reserves for 12 years, with 4 1/2 of those years being on Active Duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Class of 1993
Army Reserves, 12 Years
I served as a Paralegal in the Army Reserves for 12 years, with 4 1/2 of those years being on Active Duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
William E. Mendoza
Class of 2001
Army, 5 Years
U.S.Army deployed to Iraq in 2006 and 2007..
Class of 2001
Army, 5 Years
U.S.Army deployed to Iraq in 2006 and 2007..
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in memory
Rae Gordon Simon passed a way Oct 3rd 2014 of a heart attack at age 63 class of 1971
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Our John Bowne 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 John Bowne High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Flushing are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!