Kinnelon High School Alumni
Kinnelon, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
| Benjamin Davis | 2023 |
| Daniel Gettings | 1980 |
| Florence Ashton. Autore | 1967 |
| Gary Huyler | 1972 |
| Hans Schuurmans | 1975 |
| Kenneth Stickle | 1968 |
| Scott Itzkowitz | 1988 |
| Shawn Semf | 1989 |
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
Beth (Fernandez) Allen
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I went to Boot Camp at Parris Island. I then went to MCRD San Diego, CA for Communications/Electronics school, I then went to HQMC Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA where I worked in HQMC Communication Center until my discharge in 1976.
It was a great experience and I made many, many friends.
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I went to Boot Camp at Parris Island. I then went to MCRD San Diego, CA for Communications/Electronics school, I then went to HQMC Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA where I worked in HQMC Communication Center until my discharge in 1976.
It was a great experience and I made many, many friends.
Beth Fernandez Allen
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I spent 3 years at HQMC, Henderson Hall. I had a great three years and an added bonus was my daughter, Jessica Lynne.
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I spent 3 years at HQMC, Henderson Hall. I had a great three years and an added bonus was my daughter, Jessica Lynne.
David S. Cooper
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
I just kept going and 24 years and several wars later I decided that being a tank commander was hazardous to my health so I decided to head in a different direction and hung up my spurs in Ky.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
I just kept going and 24 years and several wars later I decided that being a tank commander was hazardous to my health so I decided to head in a different direction and hung up my spurs in Ky.
Gareth "Gary" Brandl
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired as a Colonel in June, 2013, after a 30 career in the Corps.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired as a Colonel in June, 2013, after a 30 career in the Corps.
Howard J. Tyzzer
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
Munitions Spec in Air Force. 408th MMS assigned to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force base. 6 months on Guam. Ended up in California where I was discharged. Two years later enlisted in the California National Guard as a Combat Communications Spec. Two years there and got out.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
Munitions Spec in Air Force. 408th MMS assigned to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force base. 6 months on Guam. Ended up in California where I was discharged. Two years later enlisted in the California National Guard as a Combat Communications Spec. Two years there and got out.
Howard Jay Tyzzer
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
Entered the USAF in 1971. Basic training at Lackland AFB and then Lowry AFB for continuation of training. Specialty was Munitions (Ammo). First duty station- Ubon RTAFB located on the Thai - Lao boarder. Built lots of Bombs and other interesting things... Got out in 1974 and reenlisted into the Cal National Guard as a combat communications spec.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
Entered the USAF in 1971. Basic training at Lackland AFB and then Lowry AFB for continuation of training. Specialty was Munitions (Ammo). First duty station- Ubon RTAFB located on the Thai - Lao boarder. Built lots of Bombs and other interesting things... Got out in 1974 and reenlisted into the Cal National Guard as a combat communications spec.
James Marcus
Class of 1975
Army, 13 Years
Originally assigned as a Combat Medic to an airtillry unit. In 2002 reassigned and was trained as a US Army Drill Sergeant. Currently I am the First Sergeant at a Drill Sergeant unit, in Orlando , Florida
Class of 1975
Army, 13 Years
Originally assigned as a Combat Medic to an airtillry unit. In 2002 reassigned and was trained as a US Army Drill Sergeant. Currently I am the First Sergeant at a Drill Sergeant unit, in Orlando , Florida
Jan Winters
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Administrative Specialist. Served on ceremonial team while stationed at Chanute AFB ll. Stationed at Andrews AFB and McGuire AFB.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Administrative Specialist. Served on ceremonial team while stationed at Chanute AFB ll. Stationed at Andrews AFB and McGuire AFB.
Mark Di Dolci
Class of 1978
Air Force, 6 Years
Enlisted during HS and went on to Lackland AFB in Texas and on to training as a Crew Chief and was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB where I worked on the A-10 Wart Hog..Great time..should have stayed in 20 years..
Class of 1978
Air Force, 6 Years
Enlisted during HS and went on to Lackland AFB in Texas and on to training as a Crew Chief and was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB where I worked on the A-10 Wart Hog..Great time..should have stayed in 20 years..
Mark Freda
Class of 1979
Army, 6 Years
Medical Specialist Basic training Ft Leonard wood MS then stationed in San Antonio Tx
Class of 1979
Army, 6 Years
Medical Specialist Basic training Ft Leonard wood MS then stationed in San Antonio Tx
Phil Roberts
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Served 7 years in the US Marine Corps and Honorably Discharged 3/25/1994.
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Served 7 years in the US Marine Corps and Honorably Discharged 3/25/1994.
Roger M Totton
Class of 1974
National Guard, 40 Years
Entered USAF 1975 1979. 1982 TILL 2006 PAANG. 193RD. SPECIAL OPS. THEN READR RESERVOIR TILL 60
Class of 1974
National Guard, 40 Years
Entered USAF 1975 1979. 1982 TILL 2006 PAANG. 193RD. SPECIAL OPS. THEN READR RESERVOIR TILL 60
Roland S Lane
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
US , Haiti, Germany, Saudi Arabia/Iraq (Desert Shield /Desert Storm), Retired 1997 (LOM, BSMwV, DMSM)
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
US , Haiti, Germany, Saudi Arabia/Iraq (Desert Shield /Desert Storm), Retired 1997 (LOM, BSMwV, DMSM)
Roland S Lane
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Served as an officer in the US Army, in the US, Europe, Africa, Carribean and Middle East. Veteren of the Gulf War in 1990, serving as a tank battalion operations officer and XO.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Served as an officer in the US Army, in the US, Europe, Africa, Carribean and Middle East. Veteren of the Gulf War in 1990, serving as a tank battalion operations officer and XO.
Shelton R Smoak III
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Vietnam 71-72 Telecom Specialist 29150
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Vietnam 71-72 Telecom Specialist 29150
William "Trip" Mills
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 18 Years
10 Years Active, 8 Years Reserve, MOS - Logistics and Artillery, Ranked Achieved - Major. Locations served - Camp Lejuene, Okinawa Jpn, Quantico, Va. Reserve in Alabama.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 18 Years
10 Years Active, 8 Years Reserve, MOS - Logistics and Artillery, Ranked Achieved - Major. Locations served - Camp Lejuene, Okinawa Jpn, Quantico, Va. Reserve in Alabama.
William T. Purdue
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Captain, Judge Advocate General's Corps
1986-1991 - Active
1991-Present - Reserves
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Captain, Judge Advocate General's Corps
1986-1991 - Active
1991-Present - Reserves
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School News
PLANNING FOR THE KHS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELBRATION
The first graduating class of KHS , the Class 1965 , began its freshmen year at Butler HS this September 50 years ago. ...
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Our Kinnelon 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 Kinnelon High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Kinnelon are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!