Knoch High School Alumni
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania (PA)

Recent Members
George Steffish | 1968 |
Gregory Cypher | 1977 |
Michael Reay | 1990 |
Patricia Bryant | 1968 |
Phyllis Beach | 1974 |
Ray Catola | 1969 |
Sarah Sarah Wilson | 1979 |
Wayne Born | 1976 |
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

Bill Altman
Class of 1990
National Guard, 17 Years
I am currently serving in the Pa. National Guard, Active. I spent 7 years on Active Duty and now I am doing my time in the Active National Guard.I have served on 6 different deployments and I will be deploying again in January. I hope 2 see everyone @ the 20 yr. in 2010.
Class of 1990
National Guard, 17 Years
I am currently serving in the Pa. National Guard, Active. I spent 7 years on Active Duty and now I am doing my time in the Active National Guard.I have served on 6 different deployments and I will be deploying again in January. I hope 2 see everyone @ the 20 yr. in 2010.



Jim Hartman
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Bitburg ABS, Germany; Cannon AFB, NM; Lowry AFB, CO; Lackland AFB, TX; SGT; Missile Guidance & Control Systems
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Bitburg ABS, Germany; Cannon AFB, NM; Lowry AFB, CO; Lackland AFB, TX; SGT; Missile Guidance & Control Systems

Keith Porter
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
1Lt Field Artillery, Vietnam, Fort Sill, Fort Dix.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
1Lt Field Artillery, Vietnam, Fort Sill, Fort Dix.

Keith Porter
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
First Lieutenant Field Artillery
XXIV Corps Artillery, Vietnam
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
First Lieutenant Field Artillery
XXIV Corps Artillery, Vietnam

KENNETH E WESTERMAN JR
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
U.S. Navy veteran retired as ADC Aircraft Jet Engine mechanic working on C130,P3 and A6 aircraft with T56 and J52 engines.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
U.S. Navy veteran retired as ADC Aircraft Jet Engine mechanic working on C130,P3 and A6 aircraft with T56 and J52 engines.

Linda Eaton
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Missile Launch Officer
Hospital Administrator
Retired Colonel
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Missile Launch Officer
Hospital Administrator
Retired Colonel

Martin W. Weleski
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Specialist 4 Martin Weleski died while serving his country in the Republic of Vietnam January 9, 1968 as a member of the 196th Infantry Brigade. His name appears with 58,000 other Americans on "the Wall", the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Specialist 4 Martin Weleski died while serving his country in the Republic of Vietnam January 9, 1968 as a member of the 196th Infantry Brigade. His name appears with 58,000 other Americans on "the Wall", the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.


Raymond Patrick Link
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Sergeant Raymond Patrick Link died in the service of his country on August 27, 1967 while serving with the United States Marine Corps. His name, along with those of 58,000 other Americans, can be found on "the Wall", the Vitenam Veterans Memorial.
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Sergeant Raymond Patrick Link died in the service of his country on August 27, 1967 while serving with the United States Marine Corps. His name, along with those of 58,000 other Americans, can be found on "the Wall", the Vitenam Veterans Memorial.

Robert Glenn Wylie
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Sergeant Robert Glenn Wylie died in the service of his country on November 16, 1967 while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. His name can be found beside the name of 58,000 of his countrymen on "the Wall", The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Sergeant Robert Glenn Wylie died in the service of his country on November 16, 1967 while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. His name can be found beside the name of 58,000 of his countrymen on "the Wall", The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Robert Smolen
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Bob Smolen served the USAF for 33 years and retired as a Major General. He died May 2014. He was a friend to all he knew and a role model for all. He will be missed.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Bob Smolen served the USAF for 33 years and retired as a Major General. He died May 2014. He was a friend to all he knew and a role model for all. He will be missed.

Scott Lawson
Class of 1979
Navy, 5 Years
E-5 Petty officer. USS Witchits and USS Enterprise. 7 service ribbons and awards. Was envolved in search of KAL 007 for 3 months. Honorabley discharged living in Wasilla, Alaska
Class of 1979
Navy, 5 Years
E-5 Petty officer. USS Witchits and USS Enterprise. 7 service ribbons and awards. Was envolved in search of KAL 007 for 3 months. Honorabley discharged living in Wasilla, Alaska

Scott Lawson
Class of 1979
Navy, 5 Years
USS Enterprise and USS Wichita, 26 different countries around the world. Honorable discharge at the rank of E-5
Class of 1979
Navy, 5 Years
USS Enterprise and USS Wichita, 26 different countries around the world. Honorable discharge at the rank of E-5

Terry Fleeger
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Sergeant Major (26+ years). Tours in southwest Asia, Germany, Panama, Middle East. Highest award...Legion of Merit.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Sergeant Major (26+ years). Tours in southwest Asia, Germany, Panama, Middle East. Highest award...Legion of Merit.

Vernon "Ben" Long
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Active Duty Oct 1965 to May 1967. Advanced ROTC at Penn State. One year assigned to MACV and U S Army Vietnam in 1966.
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Active Duty Oct 1965 to May 1967. Advanced ROTC at Penn State. One year assigned to MACV and U S Army Vietnam in 1966.

Waldy Stephens
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Staff Sergeant, 9th SOS Aerial Flight Reconnaissance, Vietnam. USAF Commendation Medal , Vietnam Service Medal, USAF Combat Air Medal.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Staff Sergeant, 9th SOS Aerial Flight Reconnaissance, Vietnam. USAF Commendation Medal , Vietnam Service Medal, USAF Combat Air Medal.

William Altman
Class of 1990
Army, 16 Years
I served from 1991-1998 on active duty. I did tours in Somalia, Haiti, Bosni(IFOR) and Macedonia. I joined the Pa. National Guard after I left active duty. I have been in the guard for 9 years. I have done tours in Kosovo twice.Go Knoch
Class of 1990
Army, 16 Years
I served from 1991-1998 on active duty. I did tours in Somalia, Haiti, Bosni(IFOR) and Macedonia. I joined the Pa. National Guard after I left active duty. I have been in the guard for 9 years. I have done tours in Kosovo twice.Go Knoch
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Well, I am retired and living Kalispell, Montana. I did a total of 8 tours. 20+ years, enough. Divorced and living in a ...
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Our Knoch 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 Knoch High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Saxonburg are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!