Michigan Center High School Alumni
Michigan Center, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Edward Piper | 1975 |
| Eliott Amley | 1975 |
| Ernest Pickering | 1980 |
| James Steven Marriott | 1965 |
| Larry Ammon | 1960 |
| Lisa Rothenberger | 1981 |
| Pamela Adams | 1977 |
| Stacey Christine | 2005 |
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
Have you lost your Michigan Center High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Cardinals lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Brett F Pinney
Class of 2008
Army, 8 Years
He served 8 years in the Army as a member of the Military Police Corps, where he reached the rank of Sergeant (E5). He has a R6 ASI (SRT). 5/8 Years he was assigned to an SRT(SWAT) Units out of Fort Hood, TX and Fort Campbell, KY. He has deployed OEF 10-12(RC East) and OEF 13-14(RC South) w/ Med-evac. He is currently a 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veteran.
Class of 2008
Army, 8 Years
He served 8 years in the Army as a member of the Military Police Corps, where he reached the rank of Sergeant (E5). He has a R6 ASI (SRT). 5/8 Years he was assigned to an SRT(SWAT) Units out of Fort Hood, TX and Fort Campbell, KY. He has deployed OEF 10-12(RC East) and OEF 13-14(RC South) w/ Med-evac. He is currently a 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veteran.
Charles B. Goldsmith
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
3 years Army. 1 tour Vietnam. Air traffic controller.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
3 years Army. 1 tour Vietnam. Air traffic controller.
Charles Burke
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Inventory Management (Munitions)
Stationed in Philippines, Southeast Asia, Missouri, Michigan and Louisiana
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Inventory Management (Munitions)
Stationed in Philippines, Southeast Asia, Missouri, Michigan and Louisiana
Charles Rupert
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
RAF Bentwaters England 2 tours, K I Sawyer Michighan, Edwards AFB California, Grissom
Indiana, Langley Virginia. Weapons loader, Weather forecaster,
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
RAF Bentwaters England 2 tours, K I Sawyer Michighan, Edwards AFB California, Grissom
Indiana, Langley Virginia. Weapons loader, Weather forecaster,
Charlie Rupert
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt
Weather Forecaster, Chief Weather Station Operations
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt
Weather Forecaster, Chief Weather Station Operations
Dave Kloack
Class of 1976
Navy, 3 Years
Served 2 years on the aircraft carrier USS Midway which was homeported out of Yokosuka, Japan. Also served 1 year on the guided missile destroyer USS Buchanan, homeported out of San Diego, California.
Class of 1976
Navy, 3 Years
Served 2 years on the aircraft carrier USS Midway which was homeported out of Yokosuka, Japan. Also served 1 year on the guided missile destroyer USS Buchanan, homeported out of San Diego, California.
Don Kinney
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Communications Technician
Basic Training/San Antonio,TX
Technical Training/ Biloxi,MS
Remainder: MacDill AFB/ Tampa FL.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Communications Technician
Basic Training/San Antonio,TX
Technical Training/ Biloxi,MS
Remainder: MacDill AFB/ Tampa FL.
Elizabeth (Smith) Wilkerson
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I was a Data Processor for CINCPACFLT.
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I was a Data Processor for CINCPACFLT.
Gerald A Gould
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
Meteorological/Oceanographic Analyst Forecaster
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
Meteorological/Oceanographic Analyst Forecaster
Jack Melling
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
storekeeper sk4 worked on admirals staff for all the air reserves staiton in the united states
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
storekeeper sk4 worked on admirals staff for all the air reserves staiton in the united states
Jack Melling
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Stationed at Glenview naval air station on the naval air reserve staff.the staff name cnarestra. responsible for 18 air reserve station in the U.S.
I handled classifed document regarding aircraft capabiliuties and readiness. I also ran a storeroom providing all necessary supplies to manage the staff
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Stationed at Glenview naval air station on the naval air reserve staff.the staff name cnarestra. responsible for 18 air reserve station in the U.S.
I handled classifed document regarding aircraft capabiliuties and readiness. I also ran a storeroom providing all necessary supplies to manage the staff
James Lloyd Collins
Class of 1960
Navy, 21 Years
Joined as enlisted out of High School. Reached the rank of Electronic Technician First Class. Then I got into a special program where the Navy sent you to college at their expense, followed by Officer Candidate School where I got my commission at a officer. Eventually reached the rank of LCDR before retiring in 1981.
Class of 1960
Navy, 21 Years
Joined as enlisted out of High School. Reached the rank of Electronic Technician First Class. Then I got into a special program where the Navy sent you to college at their expense, followed by Officer Candidate School where I got my commission at a officer. Eventually reached the rank of LCDR before retiring in 1981.
Jeff Thomasson
Class of 1982
Army, 2 Years
Combat Engineer Served in Darmstadt, Germany
Class of 1982
Army, 2 Years
Combat Engineer Served in Darmstadt, Germany
Rick Shannon
Class of 1991
Army, 20+ Years
Served 25 years mainly with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His primary duties were as a demolitions sergeant and a Special Forces Warrant Officer. He served in eight combat rotations to Iraq and Afghanistan and numerous other deployments to other areas throughout the Middle East.
Class of 1991
Army, 20+ Years
Served 25 years mainly with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His primary duties were as a demolitions sergeant and a Special Forces Warrant Officer. He served in eight combat rotations to Iraq and Afghanistan and numerous other deployments to other areas throughout the Middle East.
Robert Wyatt
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 8 Years
1983-1989 4 years active duty CH53E Helicopter Mechanic., 2 years inactive reserves.
1992-1994 2 years in the reserves Combat Engineer, 6th Engineering support Battalion, 4th Bridge Company at Battle Creek Michigan.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 8 Years
1983-1989 4 years active duty CH53E Helicopter Mechanic., 2 years inactive reserves.
1992-1994 2 years in the reserves Combat Engineer, 6th Engineering support Battalion, 4th Bridge Company at Battle Creek Michigan.
Ron Isaac
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Flight line for B-52 heavy, SAC
Heavy ground Radar, ADC
Flight line for fighter group, ADC
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Flight line for B-52 heavy, SAC
Heavy ground Radar, ADC
Flight line for fighter group, ADC
Ronald C. Logan
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
Airborne Radio Repair..served in Okinawa and US
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
Airborne Radio Repair..served in Okinawa and US
Roseann Dempsey
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
Transporation Co.!5 Yrs.
Drill SGT. 6 Yrs.
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
Transporation Co.!5 Yrs.
Drill SGT. 6 Yrs.
Roseann Dempsey
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
Transporation During Vietnam/Desert Storm
Med Supplies/Weapons/Trucks
Drill SGT 6 yrs
Ft. Benning Brussells Belgium,Weisbauden
Germany 21 Yrs RET SFC
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
Transporation During Vietnam/Desert Storm
Med Supplies/Weapons/Trucks
Drill SGT 6 yrs
Ft. Benning Brussells Belgium,Weisbauden
Germany 21 Yrs RET SFC
Stanley S. Fracker III
Class of 1959
Army, 9 Years
U.S. Army Armor Branch. 1964-1973. Germany, U.S. Vietnam, Thailand. Armored Cavalry 3/7 Cav Schweinfurt, Germany; 4/12th Cav Ft Carson, Colo; 7/1 Air Cav RVN, JUSMAG Advisor Thailand.
Class of 1959
Army, 9 Years
U.S. Army Armor Branch. 1964-1973. Germany, U.S. Vietnam, Thailand. Armored Cavalry 3/7 Cav Schweinfurt, Germany; 4/12th Cav Ft Carson, Colo; 7/1 Air Cav RVN, JUSMAG Advisor Thailand.
Steve Fox
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
Iraq 06/07 Afghanistan 12/13 101st Airborn 05/08 Michigan National Guard 2010 to present
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
Iraq 06/07 Afghanistan 12/13 101st Airborn 05/08 Michigan National Guard 2010 to present
Steve Fox
Class of 1989
National Guard, 18 Years
Served 6 years with the 401st out of battle creek. 3 years with the 101st deployed to Iraq 06-07, 5 years with the 1461st deployed to Afghanistan 12-13. 2 years with the 182nd Deployed to Dubai. Currently with the 1460th out of midland where I plan on retiring in 2022
Class of 1989
National Guard, 18 Years
Served 6 years with the 401st out of battle creek. 3 years with the 101st deployed to Iraq 06-07, 5 years with the 1461st deployed to Afghanistan 12-13. 2 years with the 182nd Deployed to Dubai. Currently with the 1460th out of midland where I plan on retiring in 2022
steven white
Class of 1981
Army, 7 Years
7th Group Special Forces, at Ft. Bragg, NC. 28307. 1982 - 1989.
Class of 1981
Army, 7 Years
7th Group Special Forces, at Ft. Bragg, NC. 28307. 1982 - 1989.
Steven White
Class of 1981
Army, 7 Years
U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group(Airborne), Ft. Bragg, NC. 1982-1989.
Class of 1981
Army, 7 Years
U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group(Airborne), Ft. Bragg, NC. 1982-1989.
Thomas R Hopkins
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
5th Army 2nd Battalion 84th Artillary, Headquarters Co. Ft. Carson, Colorado
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
5th Army 2nd Battalion 84th Artillary, Headquarters Co. Ft. Carson, Colorado
TIM SPRANG
Class of 1985
National Guard, 20+ Years
MAINTENANCE, LAUNDRY (FIXING THE MACHINES), DRIVING A BIG HET TRUCK. IT IS THE BIGGEST TRUCK THE GUARD HAS. THEY CARRY THE BIGGEST TANK ON THEM. HE WENT ALL OVER AMERICA TO BASES, EGYPT, AND KOREA. HIS WIFE AND KIDS ARE VERY PROUD OF HIM!!!!!
Class of 1985
National Guard, 20+ Years
MAINTENANCE, LAUNDRY (FIXING THE MACHINES), DRIVING A BIG HET TRUCK. IT IS THE BIGGEST TRUCK THE GUARD HAS. THEY CARRY THE BIGGEST TANK ON THEM. HE WENT ALL OVER AMERICA TO BASES, EGYPT, AND KOREA. HIS WIFE AND KIDS ARE VERY PROUD OF HIM!!!!!
Todd DeVoe
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Master EOD (bomb disposal) technician held, the ranks E-1 through CWO3. Retired in 2006 after 26 years of service.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Master EOD (bomb disposal) technician held, the ranks E-1 through CWO3. Retired in 2006 after 26 years of service.
Troy McCracken
Class of 1998
Navy, 3 Years
2010-2014 active duty Machinist Mate Auxiliaryman Submarines (third class). USS West Virginia
Class of 1998
Navy, 3 Years
2010-2014 active duty Machinist Mate Auxiliaryman Submarines (third class). USS West Virginia
Alumni Stories
Read and submit stories about our classmates from Michigan Center High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Cardinals.
School News
Do you have any news to share? Keep our classmates informed on news and current events! Please post all reunion information in the reunion area.
Our Michigan Center 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 Michigan Center High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Michigan Center are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!