Newton High School Alumni
Newton, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
| Alex Spina | 2016 |
| Bill William Galante | 1971 |
| Gabrielle Mcdaniel | 2010 |
| James Coiro | 1985 |
| Janet Sweeney | 1982 |
| Jason DeClesis | 2016 |
| Norman Weiler | 1963 |
| Robert Prall Robert Prall | 1971 |
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
BOB REMINGTON
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent more than 12 years in Asia, served aboard two aqircraft carries, beem tp 14 other countries, living in Australia and Japan for 3 yrs each, and the Philppines about 8 yrs. Pariticipated in the Vietnam Evacuation, was in the middle of Mt. PInatubo volcano eruption in 1991, worst erupotion that century, direct support to Desert Storm as a staff member to 7th Fleet.
Managed two overseas Armed Fores TV&Radio facilities and was assigned to another during Asia tours. Was also a public relations specialist.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent more than 12 years in Asia, served aboard two aqircraft carries, beem tp 14 other countries, living in Australia and Japan for 3 yrs each, and the Philppines about 8 yrs. Pariticipated in the Vietnam Evacuation, was in the middle of Mt. PInatubo volcano eruption in 1991, worst erupotion that century, direct support to Desert Storm as a staff member to 7th Fleet.
Managed two overseas Armed Fores TV&Radio facilities and was assigned to another during Asia tours. Was also a public relations specialist.
Daniel Laing
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
U S Navy 4 1/2 years Navy Corpsman
Served with USMC in Vietnam
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
U S Navy 4 1/2 years Navy Corpsman
Served with USMC in Vietnam
DAVID S WHEELER
Class of 1989
Air Force, 11 Years
Actually served in the US Army as well.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 11 Years
Actually served in the US Army as well.
Douglas Coates
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Volunteered and enlisted in the USAF. Took basic training in San Antonio, TX, then stationed at McDill AFB, Tampa FL. Was at McDill during the Cuban missile crisis. Was in Tampa for 1 1/2 years, then stationed at Vandenberg AFB, Lompoc, CA. Once discharged I stayed in CA and moved to Santa Barbara. Retired and have lived in CA since 1963. Retired and currently living in Palm Desert.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Volunteered and enlisted in the USAF. Took basic training in San Antonio, TX, then stationed at McDill AFB, Tampa FL. Was at McDill during the Cuban missile crisis. Was in Tampa for 1 1/2 years, then stationed at Vandenberg AFB, Lompoc, CA. Once discharged I stayed in CA and moved to Santa Barbara. Retired and have lived in CA since 1963. Retired and currently living in Palm Desert.
Ed Radmore
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
Served as an IC man, Interior Communications Techniician for three years on a Destroyer, James C. Owens DD-776, two Mediterranean cruises, Last three years at Recruit Training Command in San Diego, California
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
Served as an IC man, Interior Communications Techniician for three years on a Destroyer, James C. Owens DD-776, two Mediterranean cruises, Last three years at Recruit Training Command in San Diego, California
Edward Scott
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Served positions in Military Police and Logistics. Stationed 8 years in Germany, 6 years in Korea, and 3 years in Geogia and Virgina. Retired. Now civilian woking for Department of Army in the Pentagon
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Served positions in Military Police and Logistics. Stationed 8 years in Germany, 6 years in Korea, and 3 years in Geogia and Virgina. Retired. Now civilian woking for Department of Army in the Pentagon
Frank Dunker
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Three years Laredo Texas in air training command. One year in Vietnam.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Three years Laredo Texas in air training command. One year in Vietnam.
Greg Seifter
Class of 1979
Navy, 8 Years
I served aboard 2 ships, USS Willamette AO-180 & USS Ouellett FF-1077, 5 yrs at sea, 3 on shore duty; the last 6 yrs I was stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI.
Ports of call include Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Guam, Diego Garcia, La Reunion, Seychelles, and Canada. Also visited New Zealand, Australia, the 1988 Olympics in South Korea.
Awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal - 2nd Award, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Navy Sea Service Deployment Medal.
Medically retired as an MM1 SW after serving in the Persian Gulf during the run up to Desert Shield. Attained my Associate Degree in Marine Engineering, recognized for community service volunteerism, frequent blood & platelets donor, received Pearl Harbor Navy League Award in 1985.
Class of 1979
Navy, 8 Years
I served aboard 2 ships, USS Willamette AO-180 & USS Ouellett FF-1077, 5 yrs at sea, 3 on shore duty; the last 6 yrs I was stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI.
Ports of call include Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Guam, Diego Garcia, La Reunion, Seychelles, and Canada. Also visited New Zealand, Australia, the 1988 Olympics in South Korea.
Awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal - 2nd Award, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Navy Sea Service Deployment Medal.
Medically retired as an MM1 SW after serving in the Persian Gulf during the run up to Desert Shield. Attained my Associate Degree in Marine Engineering, recognized for community service volunteerism, frequent blood & platelets donor, received Pearl Harbor Navy League Award in 1985.
James E. Carr
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Cubera (SS-347) for 3 1/2 years. Served another 22 years in the Navy and Air Force Reserves
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Cubera (SS-347) for 3 1/2 years. Served another 22 years in the Navy and Air Force Reserves
John E. Robbins
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Volunteered for the Draft and served in the U.S. Army from 7/64 until 6/66. Basic Training and AIT at the Radio School at Ft Dix, NJ from 7/64 until 2/65. Served with the 123rd Signal Btn, 3rd Infantry Division in Wurzburg, Germany from 2/65 until 6/66 as Company Clerk. Rank SP-4.
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Volunteered for the Draft and served in the U.S. Army from 7/64 until 6/66. Basic Training and AIT at the Radio School at Ft Dix, NJ from 7/64 until 2/65. Served with the 123rd Signal Btn, 3rd Infantry Division in Wurzburg, Germany from 2/65 until 6/66 as Company Clerk. Rank SP-4.
John H. Whittaker
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
Airborne Infantry, 6th Infantry Division, Ft Richardson, AK 1987-1991
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
Airborne Infantry, 6th Infantry Division, Ft Richardson, AK 1987-1991
John Timothy Hooey
Class of 1976
Navy, 12 Years
Designated Naval Aviator July 8th 1983
3 deployments in VP-23 1983-1986
Weapons officer/ pilot training officer
1987-1989 Replacement air group east coast instructor pilot
Formation instructor
Combat air defense instructor
Class of 1976
Navy, 12 Years
Designated Naval Aviator July 8th 1983
3 deployments in VP-23 1983-1986
Weapons officer/ pilot training officer
1987-1989 Replacement air group east coast instructor pilot
Formation instructor
Combat air defense instructor
John Zylstra
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
1969-73 USAF, SAC - stationed at Pease AB, NH, U-Tapao AB Thailand, Westover AB,MA.
1986-2007 NY Air National Guard, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY C5A Loadmaster - Traditional Guardsman (Part-Time) World Wide Deployment, Ret. E-8
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
1969-73 USAF, SAC - stationed at Pease AB, NH, U-Tapao AB Thailand, Westover AB,MA.
1986-2007 NY Air National Guard, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY C5A Loadmaster - Traditional Guardsman (Part-Time) World Wide Deployment, Ret. E-8
Joseph A Guirreri
Class of 1963
Air Force, 28 Years
Previous to July 1997 Joe was a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He was on active duty for 28 years, of which half of the time was overseas and half of his assignments were joint assignments were he worked with all the services and many foreign countries. As Chief, Operations Division, National Communications System (NCS), now part of DHS, he was responsible for the exchange of information assurance data between industry representatives and the Federal government. He managed the National Coordination Center within the NCS. He was responsible for operations within a National Security/Emergency Preparedness context for all hazards conditions from natural disaster, through information attacks to nuclear warfare. Other key assignments included Commander Defense Information Systems Agency - Europe, Commander of the 1962nd Communications Group, Vice Commander 18th Combat Support Wing, Deputy Base Commander Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, and Deputy Commander 1961st Communications Group. He earlier held key positions in the 7th Communications Group, OJCS, HQ AFCC, AFDSDC, the NATO Programming Center, and HQAFRES.
Col Guirreri was President of the Okinawa, Japan and the Stuttgart Germany Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) chapters. In 1994, as the Deputy Head of a Department of State delegation to Moscow, he was one of the first Americans to receive the Russian Radioman’s Badge for leading the upgrades of the US - Russia Hotline Systems. He is a previous Board member for the Military Operations Research Society (MORS). He was elected as a Distinguished Alumni in the Newton High School, Newton, NJ Hall of Fame.
Joe Guirreri has been a beekeeper for 8 years. As CEO and President of Old Apple Valley Farms, LLC, He and his wife, Chery, manage 14 honeybee hives, called colonies. They work a large garden, medium sized orchard, and take care of 6 horses owned by their daughter, Gail. Joe has also been a Loudoun County Master Gardener since 2018. In 2019 he was elected President of the Loudoun County Master Gardener Association, which provides most of the financial and volunteer support for the Master Gardener program. They work through and with the Loudoun County Extension Office as aids to distribute the research results of Viginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. He heads up the HOA Contact Program and is part of the Childrens’ Education Team. He specializes in helping schools plan and maintain school gardens. He is also a key contributor to the Tree, Water, Erosion, and Land Stewards Team. He has also spent many hours volunteering at the Master Gardener Help Desk, various Garden Clinics, and the Demonstration Garden at Ida Lee Park.
Before 2019 Joe worked 22 years in Federal contracting, most recently as Vice President of Operations and Business Development for both Cybersalus, LLC and SKC, LLC. He is PMP and ITIL certified and managed several IT and Cyber Security organizations while working for several key companies, like Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PWC), and Computer Associates (CA).
He was Chair of the 70 person TechAmerica DHS Vision Conference Committee. Joe completed a 7 year Federal appointment to the Department of Commerce (DOC) / NIST led Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) which recommends national policy changes to OMB. Joe also served on the OMB FISMA Security Metrics Task Force. He was the only industry representative on that group. The recommendations coming out of the effort that spanned 5 months were put into effect that year as the FISMA directive. He also was the Chair of the Information Assurance Shared Information Group (SIG) of the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) for 3 years. Earlier, Joe was the Vice President, Federal Security Practice, Computer Associates (CA) Int. He was previously Director, Federal Security Practice, Technology and Data Services, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) where he built the Federal practice from its inception. Before PwC he was the Director of Information Assurance Development, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). As Operations Director, Technology Focus Center he managed over 200 information assurance professionals.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 28 Years
Previous to July 1997 Joe was a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He was on active duty for 28 years, of which half of the time was overseas and half of his assignments were joint assignments were he worked with all the services and many foreign countries. As Chief, Operations Division, National Communications System (NCS), now part of DHS, he was responsible for the exchange of information assurance data between industry representatives and the Federal government. He managed the National Coordination Center within the NCS. He was responsible for operations within a National Security/Emergency Preparedness context for all hazards conditions from natural disaster, through information attacks to nuclear warfare. Other key assignments included Commander Defense Information Systems Agency - Europe, Commander of the 1962nd Communications Group, Vice Commander 18th Combat Support Wing, Deputy Base Commander Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, and Deputy Commander 1961st Communications Group. He earlier held key positions in the 7th Communications Group, OJCS, HQ AFCC, AFDSDC, the NATO Programming Center, and HQAFRES.
Col Guirreri was President of the Okinawa, Japan and the Stuttgart Germany Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) chapters. In 1994, as the Deputy Head of a Department of State delegation to Moscow, he was one of the first Americans to receive the Russian Radioman’s Badge for leading the upgrades of the US - Russia Hotline Systems. He is a previous Board member for the Military Operations Research Society (MORS). He was elected as a Distinguished Alumni in the Newton High School, Newton, NJ Hall of Fame.
Joe Guirreri has been a beekeeper for 8 years. As CEO and President of Old Apple Valley Farms, LLC, He and his wife, Chery, manage 14 honeybee hives, called colonies. They work a large garden, medium sized orchard, and take care of 6 horses owned by their daughter, Gail. Joe has also been a Loudoun County Master Gardener since 2018. In 2019 he was elected President of the Loudoun County Master Gardener Association, which provides most of the financial and volunteer support for the Master Gardener program. They work through and with the Loudoun County Extension Office as aids to distribute the research results of Viginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. He heads up the HOA Contact Program and is part of the Childrens’ Education Team. He specializes in helping schools plan and maintain school gardens. He is also a key contributor to the Tree, Water, Erosion, and Land Stewards Team. He has also spent many hours volunteering at the Master Gardener Help Desk, various Garden Clinics, and the Demonstration Garden at Ida Lee Park.
Before 2019 Joe worked 22 years in Federal contracting, most recently as Vice President of Operations and Business Development for both Cybersalus, LLC and SKC, LLC. He is PMP and ITIL certified and managed several IT and Cyber Security organizations while working for several key companies, like Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PWC), and Computer Associates (CA).
He was Chair of the 70 person TechAmerica DHS Vision Conference Committee. Joe completed a 7 year Federal appointment to the Department of Commerce (DOC) / NIST led Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) which recommends national policy changes to OMB. Joe also served on the OMB FISMA Security Metrics Task Force. He was the only industry representative on that group. The recommendations coming out of the effort that spanned 5 months were put into effect that year as the FISMA directive. He also was the Chair of the Information Assurance Shared Information Group (SIG) of the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) for 3 years. Earlier, Joe was the Vice President, Federal Security Practice, Computer Associates (CA) Int. He was previously Director, Federal Security Practice, Technology and Data Services, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) where he built the Federal practice from its inception. Before PwC he was the Director of Information Assurance Development, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). As Operations Director, Technology Focus Center he managed over 200 information assurance professionals.
Kenneth L. Akerstrom
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Last Unit served was 819th Red Horse ( Air Force version of the Sea Bee's 0a combat ready Construction Battalion. Serving all 8 years in The Strategic Air Command/ 8th Air Force.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Last Unit served was 819th Red Horse ( Air Force version of the Sea Bee's 0a combat ready Construction Battalion. Serving all 8 years in The Strategic Air Command/ 8th Air Force.
Kyle Wheeler
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted 2006-2010 as Infantry with 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment 4th Infantry Division.
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted 2006-2010 as Infantry with 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment 4th Infantry Division.
Lawerence Lynn
Class of 1979
Air Force, 12 Years
Security Forces specialist. Medically retired during Desert Storm campaign
Class of 1979
Air Force, 12 Years
Security Forces specialist. Medically retired during Desert Storm campaign
Lawerence Lynn
Class of 1979
Air Force, 12 Years
Air Force Security Specialist. Served during Desert Storm where I was injured and medically retired in 1991.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 12 Years
Air Force Security Specialist. Served during Desert Storm where I was injured and medically retired in 1991.
Marty (Brian) Miller
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Airborne Radio Operator/Loadmaster on USMC KC-130 Hercules
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Airborne Radio Operator/Loadmaster on USMC KC-130 Hercules
Michael A. Eaton
Class of 1986
Army, 2 Years
283rd Army Band, Ft. Benning, GA. 1987-89. Percussion, Airborne, Sargent E5.
Class of 1986
Army, 2 Years
283rd Army Band, Ft. Benning, GA. 1987-89. Percussion, Airborne, Sargent E5.
Michael Heemer
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired October 1990 after 26 years of service. Made Rank of AFCM (E-9).
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired October 1990 after 26 years of service. Made Rank of AFCM (E-9).
Michael Lipert
Class of 2016
National Guard, 3 Years
I’ve always wanted to join the army. Joined when I was a junior in high school and still serving to this day.
Class of 2016
National Guard, 3 Years
I’ve always wanted to join the army. Joined when I was a junior in high school and still serving to this day.
Michael W. Ulmer
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
My time in the military was a great experience. I flew on the KC 135 tanker my last 10 years. My first 14 I served in the combinations world along with 6 months overseas for the state department.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
My time in the military was a great experience. I flew on the KC 135 tanker my last 10 years. My first 14 I served in the combinations world along with 6 months overseas for the state department.
Richard Garris
Class of 1963
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served in The United States Air Force 1964-1968
Also served in The New Hampshire Army National Guard 1984-2003
Class of 1963
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served in The United States Air Force 1964-1968
Also served in The New Hampshire Army National Guard 1984-2003
Robert Yarzab Jr.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Alaska (Ft. Greely), Germany (Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich), Holland, Belgum, Maldives, Korea (DMZ, Seoul), Kirtland AFB, Kansas (Ft. Riley), Tennessee/Kentucky (Ft. Campbell), New Jersey (Ft. Dix and Ft. Monmouth), Wash. DC (Walter Reed AMC), El Paso Texas (William Beaumont AMC), San Antonoio Texas (Ft. Sam Houston).Medic to Nurse, now doing Critical Care Nursing.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Alaska (Ft. Greely), Germany (Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich), Holland, Belgum, Maldives, Korea (DMZ, Seoul), Kirtland AFB, Kansas (Ft. Riley), Tennessee/Kentucky (Ft. Campbell), New Jersey (Ft. Dix and Ft. Monmouth), Wash. DC (Walter Reed AMC), El Paso Texas (William Beaumont AMC), San Antonoio Texas (Ft. Sam Houston).Medic to Nurse, now doing Critical Care Nursing.
Scott Brady
Class of 1990
Air Force, 20+ Years
1990-1992 - Mt Home Air Force base
1992-1993 - Incirlik Airbase, Turkey
1994-1998 - Lackland Air Force Base
1998-1999 - Osan Airbase, Korea
1999-2010 - McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
2010- - Supply Manager for Joint Chief's of Staff at the Pentagon
Class of 1990
Air Force, 20+ Years
1990-1992 - Mt Home Air Force base
1992-1993 - Incirlik Airbase, Turkey
1994-1998 - Lackland Air Force Base
1998-1999 - Osan Airbase, Korea
1999-2010 - McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
2010- - Supply Manager for Joint Chief's of Staff at the Pentagon
Stephen Aspero
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served 3 years ('69-'72); Naval Officer on USS Suribachi, 6th Fleet, in the Med - some of the best days of my life.
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served 3 years ('69-'72); Naval Officer on USS Suribachi, 6th Fleet, in the Med - some of the best days of my life.
Steve Kemmlein
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 6 Years
US Coast Guard. '75 - '81. Small boat engineer Search & Rescue Atlantic Beach, NY and Port Canaveral FL..
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 6 Years
US Coast Guard. '75 - '81. Small boat engineer Search & Rescue Atlantic Beach, NY and Port Canaveral FL..
Stuart Geiger
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Airborne, Served in Alaska, Vietnam, Korea, Panama and USA. Retired 1st Sgt.
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Airborne, Served in Alaska, Vietnam, Korea, Panama and USA. Retired 1st Sgt.
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