Knoxville Central High School Alumni
Knoxville, Tennessee (TN)

Recent Members
Denis Bulkhak | 2013 |
Eddie Tenpenny | 1965 |
Jessica Bossert | 1988 |
Kelly Armstrong | 1981 |
Mika Johnson | 1985 |
Pete Pete Cronos | 1967 |
Randall Weaver | 1978 |
Tanika Smith Tanika Smith | 1993 |
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

Barbara Robbins
Class of 1974
Air Force, 6 Years
I served in the United States Air Force where I received honors. I was honorably discharged in 1990. I was awarded the Humanitarian Medal, The Accomadation Medal.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 6 Years
I served in the United States Air Force where I received honors. I was honorably discharged in 1990. I was awarded the Humanitarian Medal, The Accomadation Medal.

Billie Joe Phillips
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
As with anyone that has made a carrear of the military, I have held many different and rewarding positions. I have traveled across both oceans several times and lived in Korea and Germany (2 tours). I did the majority of my time with the Army Security Agency (ASA) that later became the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Retired in 1994 after 20 years of service and I am proud of having served my country that I so dearly love.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
As with anyone that has made a carrear of the military, I have held many different and rewarding positions. I have traveled across both oceans several times and lived in Korea and Germany (2 tours). I did the majority of my time with the Army Security Agency (ASA) that later became the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Retired in 1994 after 20 years of service and I am proud of having served my country that I so dearly love.

Brian Kuester
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Intelleigense Specialist for 14 years Parachute Rigger 6 years traveled the world
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Intelleigense Specialist for 14 years Parachute Rigger 6 years traveled the world



David S. Wilson
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Academy Class of 1974, Flight Training Willliams AFB, AZ; F-4 Phantom Pilot/INstructor Homestead AFB, FL, Holloman AFB, NM, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Luke AFB, AZ, Hyakuri AB, Japan (Exchange pilot with Japanese Air Force); F-15 Eagle Pilot, Luke AFB, AZ, Langley AFB, Korea, Tinker AFB, OK (Fighter Liason to 552 AWACW Commander) REtired 1 JAN 1995
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Academy Class of 1974, Flight Training Willliams AFB, AZ; F-4 Phantom Pilot/INstructor Homestead AFB, FL, Holloman AFB, NM, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Luke AFB, AZ, Hyakuri AB, Japan (Exchange pilot with Japanese Air Force); F-15 Eagle Pilot, Luke AFB, AZ, Langley AFB, Korea, Tinker AFB, OK (Fighter Liason to 552 AWACW Commander) REtired 1 JAN 1995

Eddie Huffaker
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served in Vietnam for 18 months... Sept. 1967 to April 1969
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served in Vietnam for 18 months... Sept. 1967 to April 1969

Elizabeth Calderon Snyder
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Marine Corps on April of 1992, was stationed in Okinawa, California, Virginia, and North Carolina. As an enlisted Marine, I was ammunition technician, then I was commissioned in 2001 and became an Adjutant. Retired as a Captain in 2012.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Marine Corps on April of 1992, was stationed in Okinawa, California, Virginia, and North Carolina. As an enlisted Marine, I was ammunition technician, then I was commissioned in 2001 and became an Adjutant. Retired as a Captain in 2012.

GLENN FRENCH
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electronic squadron superintendent. Flight crew on C-130 and rescue helicopters
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electronic squadron superintendent. Flight crew on C-130 and rescue helicopters

Jerry adderholdt
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Radio technician, Thai linguists, Vietnam veteran, good conduct medal, tac control maintenance squadron.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Radio technician, Thai linguists, Vietnam veteran, good conduct medal, tac control maintenance squadron.

Jimmy Glasscock
Class of 1968
Army, 6 Years
Basic training Fort Knox, AIT Fort Knox and Fort Gordon. Stationed at Ft Hood and Korea
as radio and teletype support on multiple bases, Spent time with John Payne also class of 68 while he served in the Air Force in Korea. We were best friends and coincidently stationed there at the same time.
Class of 1968
Army, 6 Years
Basic training Fort Knox, AIT Fort Knox and Fort Gordon. Stationed at Ft Hood and Korea
as radio and teletype support on multiple bases, Spent time with John Payne also class of 68 while he served in the Air Force in Korea. We were best friends and coincidently stationed there at the same time.


Johnny Warren
Class of 1964
Navy, 7 Years
Pacific and Far East.. four tours to Viet Nam.. Radioman on DD-833 and AGTR-1.. Best years of my life !!!!!!
Class of 1964
Navy, 7 Years
Pacific and Far East.. four tours to Viet Nam.. Radioman on DD-833 and AGTR-1.. Best years of my life !!!!!!

Mark Kelly
Class of 1983
Air Force, 5 Years
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Air Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Outstanding Award with two oak leaf clusters.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 5 Years
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Air Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Outstanding Award with two oak leaf clusters.

Michael Smith
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Served on board the USS D.D. Eisenhower CVN(69)
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Served on board the USS D.D. Eisenhower CVN(69)

Olin Roger Womble
Class of 1960
Army, 20 Years
Joined the Army in 1961, assigned to the National Security Agency until 1964 with Honorable Discharge, Joined the Navy Reserves in 1977 as a Sea Bee (NMCB-24) and was activated during Desert Storm. Retired in 1995.
Class of 1960
Army, 20 Years
Joined the Army in 1961, assigned to the National Security Agency until 1964 with Honorable Discharge, Joined the Navy Reserves in 1977 as a Sea Bee (NMCB-24) and was activated during Desert Storm. Retired in 1995.

Robert Hamilton
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Naval Flight Officer on P-3 Patrol aircraft.
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Naval Flight Officer on P-3 Patrol aircraft.


Robert Yearwood
Class of 1969
Air Force, 5 Years
Ground Radio Operator. Served with the 4th Mobil Communications Group at Altus AFB Oklahoma and the 1958th Communications Squadron at Anderson AFB Guam.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 5 Years
Ground Radio Operator. Served with the 4th Mobil Communications Group at Altus AFB Oklahoma and the 1958th Communications Squadron at Anderson AFB Guam.

ROGER WOMBLE
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the Army in Sept 1961, was in the Army Security Agency assigned to the National Security Agency and was discharged in Sept of 1964. After several years, I joined the Navy reserves and served as a Seabee, was activated during Desert Storm and retired in 1995.
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the Army in Sept 1961, was in the Army Security Agency assigned to the National Security Agency and was discharged in Sept of 1964. After several years, I joined the Navy reserves and served as a Seabee, was activated during Desert Storm and retired in 1995.

Ronald Moore
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years during the Gulf War (1990 - 1994). I was Crew Chief on F15-E Strike-Eagles and was stationed primarily at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. Was deployed to Saudi Arabia twice during the war and after the ceasefire.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years during the Gulf War (1990 - 1994). I was Crew Chief on F15-E Strike-Eagles and was stationed primarily at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. Was deployed to Saudi Arabia twice during the war and after the ceasefire.


Wayne S Giles
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
1st division in Vietnam 26th in Germany !965 -1969
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
1st division in Vietnam 26th in Germany !965 -1969


Wm. Stephen Boyd
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF - 1968-1972 Assignment - Photo Mapping Wing - Ground Radio Repairman - Multiple TDY's to South America
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF - 1968-1972 Assignment - Photo Mapping Wing - Ground Radio Repairman - Multiple TDY's to South America
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Our Knoxville Central 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 Knoxville Central High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Knoxville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!