Kennedy High School Alumni
Taylor, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Bobbie Jo Parsons Bobbie Jo Parsons | 1990 |
| Emiliano Barbour | 2005 |
| Emilio Yeoman Emilio Yeoman | 2017 |
| Gerard George Blankenbaker | 1972 |
| Heather O'bryan | 2001 |
| Lydia Killebrew | 1971 |
| Nickole Davis Nickole Davis | 2015 |
| Sonja Hedden | 1966 |
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
David Jones
Class of 1997
Air Force, 11 Years
David Jones is a firefighter and is currently serving in England
Class of 1997
Air Force, 11 Years
David Jones is a firefighter and is currently serving in England
Deborah L McQuillar (Shoemaker)
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2000 as a senior master sergeant from Tinker Air Force Base. Was very honored to serve my country.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2000 as a senior master sergeant from Tinker Air Force Base. Was very honored to serve my country.
Deborah L McQuillar (Shoemaker)
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2000 as a senior master sergeant from Tinker Air Force Base. Was very honored to serve my country.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2000 as a senior master sergeant from Tinker Air Force Base. Was very honored to serve my country.
Elaine Yates
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
I entered the Air Force in 1977 and served as a Enviornmental Specialist for 1 year and 5 years as a Orderly Clerk. I enjoyed the military, married my husband while assigned at Dyess AFB, Texas and he served 20 years, retiring in 1997.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
I entered the Air Force in 1977 and served as a Enviornmental Specialist for 1 year and 5 years as a Orderly Clerk. I enjoyed the military, married my husband while assigned at Dyess AFB, Texas and he served 20 years, retiring in 1997.
Elaine Yates (McDuell)
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
Was assigned to Dyess AFB from 1978 - 1981, then Kadena AFB from 1981 - 1983. Reached the rank of Sgt, and worked Environmental Systems and cross-trained to Orderly Room Secretary and worked for Base Commander on Kadena AFB.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
Was assigned to Dyess AFB from 1978 - 1981, then Kadena AFB from 1981 - 1983. Reached the rank of Sgt, and worked Environmental Systems and cross-trained to Orderly Room Secretary and worked for Base Commander on Kadena AFB.
Frank J .LeGault
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Supply for 4 years adnd Muntions for 16 years.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Supply for 4 years adnd Muntions for 16 years.
Fred Pierceall
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Operation Desert Shield 1990-1991
Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991
Hurricane Andrew Relief Mission 1992
Operation Iraqi Freedom I & II 2003-2004
First Battle of Fallujah April 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom V & VI 2006-2007
Haiti Earthquake Relief Mission 2010
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Operation Desert Shield 1990-1991
Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991
Hurricane Andrew Relief Mission 1992
Operation Iraqi Freedom I & II 2003-2004
First Battle of Fallujah April 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom V & VI 2006-2007
Haiti Earthquake Relief Mission 2010
Gerald Schemanski
Class of 1970
Navy, 8 Years
Served as a Torpedo man on board the USS Nathanael Green a
Class of 1970
Navy, 8 Years
Served as a Torpedo man on board the USS Nathanael Green a
Gerald Schemanski
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
I have a twin brother. We served on the nuclear submarine USS Nathanael Greene. We were onboard at the same time. we were both torpedo men. Our job was loading, arming, maintaining, and launching nuclear missiles and torpedoes.
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
I have a twin brother. We served on the nuclear submarine USS Nathanael Greene. We were onboard at the same time. we were both torpedo men. Our job was loading, arming, maintaining, and launching nuclear missiles and torpedoes.
Jim Smitm
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
served with 82nd ABN 76-78 - 2nd ID 78-79, 101st ABN 80-82- 25th IN DIV 82-85, 10th DIV-86-92 Ft. Jackson DI 92-95, 2nd ID 96-98
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
served with 82nd ABN 76-78 - 2nd ID 78-79, 101st ABN 80-82- 25th IN DIV 82-85, 10th DIV-86-92 Ft. Jackson DI 92-95, 2nd ID 96-98
JOHN COVELL
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Combat Medic E5 w/4th Inf Division in Vietnam in 1970. 100% SC Disabled thanks to Agent Orange.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Combat Medic E5 w/4th Inf Division in Vietnam in 1970. 100% SC Disabled thanks to Agent Orange.
John Harding
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Us.Army Ret Staff Sargent 1981 to 2008 31 Years Service
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Us.Army Ret Staff Sargent 1981 to 2008 31 Years Service
Joseph Wentzel
Class of 2008
Army, 2 Years
I am in an AIRBORNE Infantry unit i currently have not been deployed but am leaving for Kawait in September.
Class of 2008
Army, 2 Years
I am in an AIRBORNE Infantry unit i currently have not been deployed but am leaving for Kawait in September.
Mark McParland
Class of 1995
Air Force, 14 Years
Served at many locations around the world
Class of 1995
Air Force, 14 Years
Served at many locations around the world
Mark McParland
Class of 1995
Air Force, 14 Years
Served at many locations around the world
Class of 1995
Air Force, 14 Years
Served at many locations around the world
Michael E Bates
Class of 1969
Army, 6 Years
Served 2 years active and 4 years in the Army Reserves, Drafted Nov 29th 1972 and Discharged on Nov 30th 1974. Basic training was in Fort Knox Ky, Advanced training was in Ft Bliss Tx. Stationed at Nurnenburg Germany and was promoted to a Specialist 4th class upon discharge. My duties in Germany was Supply room specialist, controling weapons, ammunition food, and supplies for the motor pool. Was discharged with a Honorable Dischage.Good Conduct Medal.Vetnam Era Badge. Overseas pin, and Expert in weapons. I I was in the 1st Armored division the the 7th Army. My unit was the 2nd59th Air Defense Unit
Class of 1969
Army, 6 Years
Served 2 years active and 4 years in the Army Reserves, Drafted Nov 29th 1972 and Discharged on Nov 30th 1974. Basic training was in Fort Knox Ky, Advanced training was in Ft Bliss Tx. Stationed at Nurnenburg Germany and was promoted to a Specialist 4th class upon discharge. My duties in Germany was Supply room specialist, controling weapons, ammunition food, and supplies for the motor pool. Was discharged with a Honorable Dischage.Good Conduct Medal.Vetnam Era Badge. Overseas pin, and Expert in weapons. I I was in the 1st Armored division the the 7th Army. My unit was the 2nd59th Air Defense Unit
Michael Majchszak
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the Navy in Oct 2000 as a Chief Petty Officer
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the Navy in Oct 2000 as a Chief Petty Officer
Michael W. Rutledge
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years all over the world, retired MSG. Now a teacher at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, participant in the Troops to Teachers program after retirement.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years all over the world, retired MSG. Now a teacher at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, participant in the Troops to Teachers program after retirement.
Richard Manley
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
Korea 75-76. 728th MP BN. FT. Hood TX 76-77. 720th. MP BN
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
Korea 75-76. 728th MP BN. FT. Hood TX 76-77. 720th. MP BN
Ricky kidd
Class of 1975
Navy, 17 Years
Chief Gunners Mate
USS TRUXTUN CGN-35
USS ROBISON DDG-12
USS JOHN 'S. MCCAIN DDG-35
USS NITRO AE-23
SIMA SAN DIEGO GUN SHOP
NTC ORLANDO FLORIDA POLICE
GUNNERS MATE SCHOOL GREAT LAKES IL
BOOT CAMP RTC ORLANDO FL
Class of 1975
Navy, 17 Years
Chief Gunners Mate
USS TRUXTUN CGN-35
USS ROBISON DDG-12
USS JOHN 'S. MCCAIN DDG-35
USS NITRO AE-23
SIMA SAN DIEGO GUN SHOP
NTC ORLANDO FLORIDA POLICE
GUNNERS MATE SCHOOL GREAT LAKES IL
BOOT CAMP RTC ORLANDO FL
Terry a Meyers
Class of 1967
Army, 4 Years
basic at Fort Knox Ky. advanced training at Fort Leonard Mo. served 1 year on the DMZ in Korea. across the Imjim river. vietnam was not a nice place, enough said about that. welcome home,,, to all my brothers and sisters who served. thank you.
Class of 1967
Army, 4 Years
basic at Fort Knox Ky. advanced training at Fort Leonard Mo. served 1 year on the DMZ in Korea. across the Imjim river. vietnam was not a nice place, enough said about that. welcome home,,, to all my brothers and sisters who served. thank you.
William A Johnson
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired in 1992 after a great career.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired in 1992 after a great career.
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Our Kennedy 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 Kennedy High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Taylor are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!