Newfield High School Alumni
Selden, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Barbara Mckenna | 1975 |
| Eddie Brown | 1977 |
| Gay Versandi | 1976 |
| Joseph Joseph Rahilly | 1971 |
| Linda Wilson | 2012 |
| Patricia Smith | 1988 |
| Thomas Smith | 1979 |
| Tim Brosnan | 1977 |
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
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Honored Military Alumni
Colonel F. Lee Reynolds
Class of 1981
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Combat Veteran, currently the Deputy Chief of Army Public Affairs.
Class of 1981
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Combat Veteran, currently the Deputy Chief of Army Public Affairs.
Cpl Chris Kambourelis
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Guantanamo Bay Outpost after the Cuban Missle Crisis
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Guantanamo Bay Outpost after the Cuban Missle Crisis
ed robaey
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
i enlisted in the air force.i went to basic training july 13th 1967 -riit after i graduated i was stationed in ala in 67-stationed in south viet nam 68-69 in red horse eng and 69-71 in la.it was a good 4years i was a plumber
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
i enlisted in the air force.i went to basic training july 13th 1967 -riit after i graduated i was stationed in ala in 67-stationed in south viet nam 68-69 in red horse eng and 69-71 in la.it was a good 4years i was a plumber
Ithan Felsen
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 6 Years
0311....Grunt. Then became a scout sniper. I did a tour in the first Guf War....loved it, Semper Fi!!
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 6 Years
0311....Grunt. Then became a scout sniper. I did a tour in the first Guf War....loved it, Semper Fi!!
James W LaSpisa
Class of 1982
Navy, 4 Years
Served in Navy AMS 3 Aviation Structural Mechanic Aug 82 - Apr 87 . USS Carl Vinson CVN70 , USS Constellation CV64 .Grumman Aircraft C-2 / E-2 Airframes Final Checker Launch / Recovery. Squadrons VRC-50 / VAW - 113 .
Class of 1982
Navy, 4 Years
Served in Navy AMS 3 Aviation Structural Mechanic Aug 82 - Apr 87 . USS Carl Vinson CVN70 , USS Constellation CV64 .Grumman Aircraft C-2 / E-2 Airframes Final Checker Launch / Recovery. Squadrons VRC-50 / VAW - 113 .
Jeanne Vogt
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) currently stationed at Kapaun Air Station, Germany. I have been in ther Air Force for 24 years. I was a Satellite Communications Technician, I have been stationed/lived in Florida 3x, Philipines, Portugal, South Dakota, England, Pentagon, and now Germany. I have spent most of my career deployed all over the world.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) currently stationed at Kapaun Air Station, Germany. I have been in ther Air Force for 24 years. I was a Satellite Communications Technician, I have been stationed/lived in Florida 3x, Philipines, Portugal, South Dakota, England, Pentagon, and now Germany. I have spent most of my career deployed all over the world.
John J. DiStefano Jr.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as Master Sergeant, Munitions Systems Technician. 22 years 10 months. Retired on 1 Aug 2006.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as Master Sergeant, Munitions Systems Technician. 22 years 10 months. Retired on 1 Aug 2006.
John Mckay
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
I started being a deck seaman in Vietnam in '69' then my first real ship (USS HOLE DDG-13) in '71'. Then while on this ship, I change my rate to GMG to work on the big guns and stay with that rate. After 23 years I ret. as GMG1 and proud to serve my county wth honor. God bless this great county that we have freedom to live our lives.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
I started being a deck seaman in Vietnam in '69' then my first real ship (USS HOLE DDG-13) in '71'. Then while on this ship, I change my rate to GMG to work on the big guns and stay with that rate. After 23 years I ret. as GMG1 and proud to serve my county wth honor. God bless this great county that we have freedom to live our lives.
Laura Jurak Flynn
Class of 1982
Navy, 8 Years
Data Systems Technician Second Class (DS2)
1988-1996
Class of 1982
Navy, 8 Years
Data Systems Technician Second Class (DS2)
1988-1996
Mark E Smith
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Artillery (1/11 Mar) and Infantry (2/7th Mar) Communications . Camp Pendleton, CA., Camp Hansen, Oki., Japan, 29 Palms, CA.
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Artillery (1/11 Mar) and Infantry (2/7th Mar) Communications . Camp Pendleton, CA., Camp Hansen, Oki., Japan, 29 Palms, CA.
Nancy Stilwagen
Class of 1970
Air Force, 15 Years
Enlilsted in 1976, received commission in 1981. Began as Avionics technician, then was Aircraft Maintenance officer. Stationed at Hickam AFB, HI; Offutt AFB, NE; Torrejon AB, Spain; Warner-Robins AFB, GA; and retired out of Peterson AFB, CO
Class of 1970
Air Force, 15 Years
Enlilsted in 1976, received commission in 1981. Began as Avionics technician, then was Aircraft Maintenance officer. Stationed at Hickam AFB, HI; Offutt AFB, NE; Torrejon AB, Spain; Warner-Robins AFB, GA; and retired out of Peterson AFB, CO
Neil Koprowski
Class of 1991
Navy, 18 Years
I joined the Navy in 1995 and have been a proud service member ever since.
Class of 1991
Navy, 18 Years
I joined the Navy in 1995 and have been a proud service member ever since.
Rich Walderman
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Jobs included vehicle transportation, aircraft quality assurance and fighter aircraft maintenance. Attained the rank of senior master sergeant (E-8). Served 24 plus years and retired December 1, 1995 in North Carolina. Was stationed in Germany(2X), Florida, Texas, Mississippi (2X), South Carolina and North Carolina. Deployed to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam during Vietnam War. Deployed to Oman for Desert Shield and to Saudi Arabia for the Gulf War. Received the Bronze Star Medal for actions during the Gulf War.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Jobs included vehicle transportation, aircraft quality assurance and fighter aircraft maintenance. Attained the rank of senior master sergeant (E-8). Served 24 plus years and retired December 1, 1995 in North Carolina. Was stationed in Germany(2X), Florida, Texas, Mississippi (2X), South Carolina and North Carolina. Deployed to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam during Vietnam War. Deployed to Oman for Desert Shield and to Saudi Arabia for the Gulf War. Received the Bronze Star Medal for actions during the Gulf War.
Robert Kahl
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
1967-69, served at the US Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
1967-69, served at the US Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Robert Runyon
Class of 1979
Army, 17 Years
Joined at 34 Years old
Still serve and proud of it
Sergeant First Class
3 years left to retire (as of 2012)
Class of 1979
Army, 17 Years
Joined at 34 Years old
Still serve and proud of it
Sergeant First Class
3 years left to retire (as of 2012)
Roger Rocky Perreault
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired BMCM E9 most of my duty was with special boat groups ACU1(Assault Craft Unit 1) BSU1 (Boat Support Unit 1)SBG1, Div3, and 5(Special Boat Group 1 divisions 3 and 5). Eventually the SBG and BSU were combined to form SWCC.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired BMCM E9 most of my duty was with special boat groups ACU1(Assault Craft Unit 1) BSU1 (Boat Support Unit 1)SBG1, Div3, and 5(Special Boat Group 1 divisions 3 and 5). Eventually the SBG and BSU were combined to form SWCC.
RONALD BLOOM
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
I SERVED IN THE US AIR FORCE FROM DEC 5 1968 TO DEC 4 1972
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
I SERVED IN THE US AIR FORCE FROM DEC 5 1968 TO DEC 4 1972
Shawn Bertel
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Electrical Engineer
Management Engineering Squadron Commander
USAFA Instructor and Head Fencing Coach
Desert Storm
Desert Shield
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Electrical Engineer
Management Engineering Squadron Commander
USAFA Instructor and Head Fencing Coach
Desert Storm
Desert Shield
William J. Lippus
Class of 1978
Navy, 10 Years
US Naval Airdale. Flew as inflight mech. Aviation warfare specialist, 4 silver stars, 4 bronze stars, Meritorious Unit Commondation.
Class of 1978
Navy, 10 Years
US Naval Airdale. Flew as inflight mech. Aviation warfare specialist, 4 silver stars, 4 bronze stars, Meritorious Unit Commondation.
William Varga
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted Jul 1963 to Jul 1967. Basic training Lackland AFB TX, Tec School at Chanute AFB IL, 3 yrs. England (Wethersfield AFB and Woodbridge AFB) last 4 mos. at Cannon AFB Clovis NM.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted Jul 1963 to Jul 1967. Basic training Lackland AFB TX, Tec School at Chanute AFB IL, 3 yrs. England (Wethersfield AFB and Woodbridge AFB) last 4 mos. at Cannon AFB Clovis NM.
Alumni Stories
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School News
Middle Country 2nd Annual 5K walk/run
Sunday April 22nd 2012 at 9:00am.
From Newfield HS to Centereach HS
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Our Newfield 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 Newfield High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Selden are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!