Lake Shore High School Alumni
Angola, New York (NY)

Recent Members
Barbara Palmer | 1983 |
Batb Mcmahon | 1980 |
Christopher Christopher Wesolek | 1993 |
Jack Miller | 1951 |
Michael Goetz | 1981 |
Monika Masters | 1973 |
Phyllis Ashline | 1976 |
Theodore Gibbs | 1968 |
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


Amy Davis
Class of 1994
Navy, 6 Years
ET2 - Electronics tech with PACOM CCP - TAC-MOBILE COMMS. Stationed in Pearl Harbor HI for 5 years.
Class of 1994
Navy, 6 Years
ET2 - Electronics tech with PACOM CCP - TAC-MOBILE COMMS. Stationed in Pearl Harbor HI for 5 years.

Amy DAvis (Constantine)
Class of 1994
Navy, 6 Years
PACOM CCP TAc-mobile communications Unit
Class of 1994
Navy, 6 Years
PACOM CCP TAc-mobile communications Unit


Ben Donovan
Class of 1995
Army, 4 Years
Was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA for 2.5 years then spent 14 months at Camp Red Cloud, Korea.
Class of 1995
Army, 4 Years
Was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA for 2.5 years then spent 14 months at Camp Red Cloud, Korea.


Brian Disorbo
Class of 1992
Air Force, 15 Years
Served 15 years in the Air Force. I was fortunate enough to spend 9 of those years as a Military Working Dog handler (K-9). I finished out my career as the Chief of Security at the 7 SPace Warning Squadron (you can google it). I had some great times in great places and some not so good times in places that should be turned into glass parking lots.
Class of 1992
Air Force, 15 Years
Served 15 years in the Air Force. I was fortunate enough to spend 9 of those years as a Military Working Dog handler (K-9). I finished out my career as the Chief of Security at the 7 SPace Warning Squadron (you can google it). I had some great times in great places and some not so good times in places that should be turned into glass parking lots.

Charles Matthews
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation electronics tech-VAW-122/USS Forrestal
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation electronics tech-VAW-122/USS Forrestal

Clark Smith
Class of 1974
Coast Guard, 23 Years
Served 1974-1997. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer E-7
Class of 1974
Coast Guard, 23 Years
Served 1974-1997. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer E-7



Douglas Moore
Class of 1978
Air Force, 10 Years
Spent 9 of the years overseas in the Pacific serving.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 10 Years
Spent 9 of the years overseas in the Pacific serving.

Dwane Covert
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Refrigeration Mechanic
Brigade Service Support Group
Ford Island Hawaii
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Refrigeration Mechanic
Brigade Service Support Group
Ford Island Hawaii

Ed Macleod
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
I served in the Army from 1965 to 1967 as a Specialist in ground radar and air surveillance with the operation of Drones.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
I served in the Army from 1965 to 1967 as a Specialist in ground radar and air surveillance with the operation of Drones.


Fred Jones
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
I have served 6 years regular Army and over 14 years Texas Army National Guard. Fifteen years working for the Texas National Gurad as a contractor and four years working for the the National Guard Bureau.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
I have served 6 years regular Army and over 14 years Texas Army National Guard. Fifteen years working for the Texas National Gurad as a contractor and four years working for the the National Guard Bureau.

Gene Deener
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Hospital Corpsman in Marine Corps Special Operations. Currently at 3rd Marine Regiment Hawaii.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Hospital Corpsman in Marine Corps Special Operations. Currently at 3rd Marine Regiment Hawaii.

James DeLair
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
Multi-channel Equipment Operator
Military Police
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
Multi-channel Equipment Operator
Military Police



JEFF LEDERHOUSE
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
A-10 WARTHOG PILOT. CURRENTLY SERVING IN FAYETVILLE NORTH CAROLINA. RECENTLY RETURNED FROM 1 YEAR SERVICE IN KOREA.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
A-10 WARTHOG PILOT. CURRENTLY SERVING IN FAYETVILLE NORTH CAROLINA. RECENTLY RETURNED FROM 1 YEAR SERVICE IN KOREA.


Jessica Toporek
Class of 1985
Air Force, 12 Years
Served a total of 8 years active and 4 years in the reserves. First duty station was in the Netherlands at Soesterburg AFB, then my second duty was in Fairfield, California at Travis AFB.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 12 Years
Served a total of 8 years active and 4 years in the reserves. First duty station was in the Netherlands at Soesterburg AFB, then my second duty was in Fairfield, California at Travis AFB.

Jessica Utley
Class of 1985
Air Force, 12 Years
Served 12 years in the USAF, 8 active duty and 4 in the reserves. Was stationed out of basic training at Soesterburg, Netherlands, from there to Travis AFB, California.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 12 Years
Served 12 years in the USAF, 8 active duty and 4 in the reserves. Was stationed out of basic training at Soesterburg, Netherlands, from there to Travis AFB, California.


Jim Swinnerton
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
broadcast journalist/writer/illustrator, "Tropic Lightning News," 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
broadcast journalist/writer/illustrator, "Tropic Lightning News," 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii

Jim Swinnerton
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Broadcast and newspaper Journalist for the 25th Infantry Division, Tropic Lightning News, '72-'74
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Broadcast and newspaper Journalist for the 25th Infantry Division, Tropic Lightning News, '72-'74

Joel Emerson
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Communications Technician, Interpretive. Radio-Telephone Intercept.
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Communications Technician, Interpretive. Radio-Telephone Intercept.

Joseph Cook
Class of 1999
Army, 12 Years
Fire Support NCO/Forward Observer. Prior assignments include, Germany, Hawaii, Oklahoma (as a Drill Sergeant), and Louisiana. 2 trips to Kosovo, 2 trips to Iraq, 2 trips to Afghan, and 1 trip to Bosnia (not in that order)
Class of 1999
Army, 12 Years
Fire Support NCO/Forward Observer. Prior assignments include, Germany, Hawaii, Oklahoma (as a Drill Sergeant), and Louisiana. 2 trips to Kosovo, 2 trips to Iraq, 2 trips to Afghan, and 1 trip to Bosnia (not in that order)

Joseph Walczak
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
sailed Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans. FTG2(gun fire control tech) Division Leader,Master at Arms.
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
sailed Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans. FTG2(gun fire control tech) Division Leader,Master at Arms.

Karen Lewellyn
Class of 1994
Navy, 3 Years
US Naval Supply Corps Officer:
Served on board USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG-62) and USS SHILOH (CG-67), both out of Yokosuka Japan. Also served at FISC Yokosuka.
Class of 1994
Navy, 3 Years
US Naval Supply Corps Officer:
Served on board USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG-62) and USS SHILOH (CG-67), both out of Yokosuka Japan. Also served at FISC Yokosuka.


Ken Hanks
Class of 1969
Navy, 11 Years
Anti-Submarine Warfare - Surface. Tour at Viet Nam. Around world cruise and others. Honorable Discharge as Petty Officer 1st Class.
Class of 1969
Navy, 11 Years
Anti-Submarine Warfare - Surface. Tour at Viet Nam. Around world cruise and others. Honorable Discharge as Petty Officer 1st Class.

Kristopher Kasperek
Class of 1987
Air Force, 13 Years
Air Force Space and Missile Officer currently serving in Cheyenne Mountain (NORAD) Colorado Springs, Co
Class of 1987
Air Force, 13 Years
Air Force Space and Missile Officer currently serving in Cheyenne Mountain (NORAD) Colorado Springs, Co

KYLE RINGER
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
LCPL. RINGER IS A JET ENGINE REPAIRMEN FOR THE CH-53 SUPER STALLION HELICOPTER, HE CURRENTLY IS DEPLOYED TO AFRICA, RETURNING IN MID JULY 2010.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
LCPL. RINGER IS A JET ENGINE REPAIRMEN FOR THE CH-53 SUPER STALLION HELICOPTER, HE CURRENTLY IS DEPLOYED TO AFRICA, RETURNING IN MID JULY 2010.

Lee Garrison
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Retired from the Army as a First Sergeant, Fort Bragg, NC. Assignments include Pentagon, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Germany - HQ EUCOM, NATO Oberammergau, Ft. Meade Joint Combat Camera, Defense Information School, Ft. Bragg - Psychological Operations and other various assignments.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Retired from the Army as a First Sergeant, Fort Bragg, NC. Assignments include Pentagon, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Germany - HQ EUCOM, NATO Oberammergau, Ft. Meade Joint Combat Camera, Defense Information School, Ft. Bragg - Psychological Operations and other various assignments.

Michael Phillips
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
Satalite Communications Technician who has been deployed twice.
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
Satalite Communications Technician who has been deployed twice.

Michael Phillips
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
2002-2003 Fort Gordon, GA
2003-2004 Kuwait
2005-2006 Iraq/ Kuwait
2006-2008 Fort Gordon, GA
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
2002-2003 Fort Gordon, GA
2003-2004 Kuwait
2005-2006 Iraq/ Kuwait
2006-2008 Fort Gordon, GA

Mike Beers
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Weapons Mechnic, Mytle Beach AFB, Bentwarters/Woodbridge England RAFB
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Weapons Mechnic, Mytle Beach AFB, Bentwarters/Woodbridge England RAFB
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Our Lake Shore 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 Shore High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Angola are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!