Lake Placid High School Alumni
Lake Placid, Florida (FL)

Recent Members
Alex Jose | 2020 |
Christopher Moore | 1991 |
Edgar Lopez Arceo | 2023 |
Glenda Hawks | 1976 |
Jim Kelley | 1969 |
Ken(Keri) Kralick | 1982 |
Ron Rechtman | 1995 |
Thomas Franklin | 1980 |
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


Beverly Lindsey
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
I spent 6 years in the USN. I was stationed in California, New Zealand & Antarctica in the aviation field. I worked with F-18's & C-130s.
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
I spent 6 years in the USN. I was stationed in California, New Zealand & Antarctica in the aviation field. I worked with F-18's & C-130s.

Brian S. Parsons
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I served 5 years in the Marine Corps from 1990 to 1995. I was a jet engine mechanic on A-6 Intruders and EA-6B Prowlers. Stationed in Cherry Point, NC and Iwakuni, Japan.
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I served 5 years in the Marine Corps from 1990 to 1995. I was a jet engine mechanic on A-6 Intruders and EA-6B Prowlers. Stationed in Cherry Point, NC and Iwakuni, Japan.

Dana Kent
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I graduated a Marine at Parris Island in 2006, before my own high school graduation. I have served in Fallujah, Iraq for seven months. At the time of writing this I am currently deployed with the 22nd MEU, Europe is our first port of call.
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I graduated a Marine at Parris Island in 2006, before my own high school graduation. I have served in Fallujah, Iraq for seven months. At the time of writing this I am currently deployed with the 22nd MEU, Europe is our first port of call.

David Garcia
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
5 yrs Active Duty on USS New Jersey (BB-62) and USS Voge (FF-1047). 19 years Navy Special Warfare (MIUW- 207) Retired at the rank of Senior Chief (E-8)
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
5 yrs Active Duty on USS New Jersey (BB-62) and USS Voge (FF-1047). 19 years Navy Special Warfare (MIUW- 207) Retired at the rank of Senior Chief (E-8)

David L Lightsey Jr
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was assigned to 2ND Marine DIV, 6TH Marines, HQ CO, Comm PLT. Then assigned to the SPMAGTF and spent six months on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nasau. I participated in Operation Deny Flight, Provide Promise, and Southern Watch.
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was assigned to 2ND Marine DIV, 6TH Marines, HQ CO, Comm PLT. Then assigned to the SPMAGTF and spent six months on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nasau. I participated in Operation Deny Flight, Provide Promise, and Southern Watch.

David Robinson
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Airborne, Field Medic, Helicopter Mechanic, First Response Field Helicopter recovery. Served in Both Bosnia and Iraq.
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Airborne, Field Medic, Helicopter Mechanic, First Response Field Helicopter recovery. Served in Both Bosnia and Iraq.

David Robinson
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Helicopter Mechanic, Field Medic, Airborne, Helicopter Recovery Team, Deployed to Bosnia, and Iraq.
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Helicopter Mechanic, Field Medic, Airborne, Helicopter Recovery Team, Deployed to Bosnia, and Iraq.


Joseph Spurlock
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I went to Parris Island boot camp in Feb of 08'. I graduated and went to MCT in Camp Lejune, NC. I then went from there and got stationed in Pensacola, Fl, and Oceana, Va for my school. I am now stationed in Miramar, Ca. I am an Aviation Ordnanceman. The squadron where I work is VMGR-352, I work on a KC130J refueling plane.
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I went to Parris Island boot camp in Feb of 08'. I graduated and went to MCT in Camp Lejune, NC. I then went from there and got stationed in Pensacola, Fl, and Oceana, Va for my school. I am now stationed in Miramar, Ca. I am an Aviation Ordnanceman. The squadron where I work is VMGR-352, I work on a KC130J refueling plane.


Lee A Deuel
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 13 Month tour in Vietnam. I Battery, 11th Marines, 3rd Marine Div. Final duty station Marines Barracks, Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, California.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 13 Month tour in Vietnam. I Battery, 11th Marines, 3rd Marine Div. Final duty station Marines Barracks, Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, California.


Nathaniel Jackson
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years in the Mairne Corps
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years in the Mairne Corps

Rick Shorrock
Class of 1978
Navy, 6 Years
Served as a Radioman, Second Class Petty Officer from 1982 to 1988. Served aboard the USS John Marshall (SSN-611) as Radioman who was responsible for the operation and technical service of the boat's radio equipment. Qualified Submarines November 2nd, 1985. Commanding Officer Citation for superior performance as Radioman of the Watch during Med Cruise. Honorable Discharge.
Class of 1978
Navy, 6 Years
Served as a Radioman, Second Class Petty Officer from 1982 to 1988. Served aboard the USS John Marshall (SSN-611) as Radioman who was responsible for the operation and technical service of the boat's radio equipment. Qualified Submarines November 2nd, 1985. Commanding Officer Citation for superior performance as Radioman of the Watch during Med Cruise. Honorable Discharge.

Robert Kyle Harbaugh
Class of 2006
Army, 8 Years
Combat Engineer 4yrs SAPPER, 15T UH60 Helicopter repairer/crew chief. OIF 08-09, Korea 10-11, OEF 12-13
Class of 2006
Army, 8 Years
Combat Engineer 4yrs SAPPER, 15T UH60 Helicopter repairer/crew chief. OIF 08-09, Korea 10-11, OEF 12-13

Wayne M. Thompson
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
served four years then came home and raised one son
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
served four years then came home and raised one son

Wendy Benefield (Yandow)
Class of 1990
Air Force, 10 Years
Accounting and Finance.
Duty locations:
Peterson AFB, Colorado
Schriever AFB, Colorado
Class of 1990
Air Force, 10 Years
Accounting and Finance.
Duty locations:
Peterson AFB, Colorado
Schriever AFB, Colorado
Alumni Stories

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Our Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lake Placid are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!