Manchester High School Alumni
Pinewood, South Carolina (SC)
Recent Members
| Bernice Townsell Bernice Townsell | 1970 |
| Daisy Wright | 1961 |
| Mary C Conyers | 1971 |
| Michael Spann | 1971 |
| Sammie Sammie L. Drayton Sr. (nero) | 1969 |
| Shamika Shamika Smoot | 1999 |
| Solomon James | 1969 |
| Viola Viola Greer | 1975 |
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
Mary (Logan) Aurtrey
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
March 3, 1969, joined the U.S. Army, and served honorably for 22 years. Retired Sergeant Major (highest Enlisted rank) with an Honorable Discharge. As a Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC), I was responsible for the quality of life, training, and mentoring of several hundred soldiers. In earlier years in the military, I was Stenographer to high ranking General Officers in Virginia, Texas, and Belgium. Later on, served as NCOIC in positions in Department of Defense Intelligence, Congressional Military Actions, Resource Management, and Human Resources. Received numerous military awards for performance and professionalism. In addition to military training and education, obtained three educational degrees (graduate and undergraduate) while on Active Duty, got married (just celebrated 35 years August 27, 2008 with husband James), traveled and served overseas and Stateside. After my military retirement, I joined military affiliated organizations such as the American Legion Women’s Post #438, where I am Chaplain. I am a member of the Hoosier Women Veteran’s Committee Board of Directors, Indianapolis. As Co-Director of the Women In Networking Organization, we host annual food and clothing drives for homeless Veterans. I am also a member of the Veteran’s History Project. To view my military profile documented in the Library of Congress, see Internet Link: http://www.loc.gov/vets Press CNTL + Click, TYPE Mary L. Aurtrey, Press SEARCH twice to see my information, photos, and hear the audio-tape interview.
- Awarded various Military Occupational Specialties (MOS):
71L (Sergeant Major)
71L (Master Sergeant/First Sergeant)
71L (Platoon Sergeant
71L (Noncommissioned Officer – NCO)
71L (Administrative Specialist)
71C (Stenographer)
- Awarded various medals to include:
Defense Meritorius Service Medal (DMSM)
Army Meritorius Medal, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medal, 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster
Professional Development Ribbon
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Overseas Ribbons
Sharp Shooter Rifle Badge
- Rose from the rank of Private to Sergeant Major (SGM)
- Graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy (graduated top 10%, with Superior Rating)
- Graduate of the First Sergeant Course
- Graduate of the Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer’s Courses
Multiple Overseas assignments to Belgium (2), Germany, and Korea
Multiple Stateside assignments to Virginia (3), the Pentagon, Texas, Washington, & Indiana (3)
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
March 3, 1969, joined the U.S. Army, and served honorably for 22 years. Retired Sergeant Major (highest Enlisted rank) with an Honorable Discharge. As a Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC), I was responsible for the quality of life, training, and mentoring of several hundred soldiers. In earlier years in the military, I was Stenographer to high ranking General Officers in Virginia, Texas, and Belgium. Later on, served as NCOIC in positions in Department of Defense Intelligence, Congressional Military Actions, Resource Management, and Human Resources. Received numerous military awards for performance and professionalism. In addition to military training and education, obtained three educational degrees (graduate and undergraduate) while on Active Duty, got married (just celebrated 35 years August 27, 2008 with husband James), traveled and served overseas and Stateside. After my military retirement, I joined military affiliated organizations such as the American Legion Women’s Post #438, where I am Chaplain. I am a member of the Hoosier Women Veteran’s Committee Board of Directors, Indianapolis. As Co-Director of the Women In Networking Organization, we host annual food and clothing drives for homeless Veterans. I am also a member of the Veteran’s History Project. To view my military profile documented in the Library of Congress, see Internet Link: http://www.loc.gov/vets Press CNTL + Click, TYPE Mary L. Aurtrey, Press SEARCH twice to see my information, photos, and hear the audio-tape interview.
- Awarded various Military Occupational Specialties (MOS):
71L (Sergeant Major)
71L (Master Sergeant/First Sergeant)
71L (Platoon Sergeant
71L (Noncommissioned Officer – NCO)
71L (Administrative Specialist)
71C (Stenographer)
- Awarded various medals to include:
Defense Meritorius Service Medal (DMSM)
Army Meritorius Medal, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medal, 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster
Professional Development Ribbon
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Overseas Ribbons
Sharp Shooter Rifle Badge
- Rose from the rank of Private to Sergeant Major (SGM)
- Graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy (graduated top 10%, with Superior Rating)
- Graduate of the First Sergeant Course
- Graduate of the Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer’s Courses
Multiple Overseas assignments to Belgium (2), Germany, and Korea
Multiple Stateside assignments to Virginia (3), the Pentagon, Texas, Washington, & Indiana (3)
MK Ragin
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
USNR I am honored to have served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 23 years. I recommend at least parttime service to all those interested and is at the correct age to serve.
MK Ragin
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
USNR I am honored to have served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 23 years. I recommend at least parttime service to all those interested and is at the correct age to serve.
MK Ragin
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Our Manchester 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 Manchester High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Pinewood are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!