Niagara Wheatfield High School Alumni
Sanborn, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Diane Capicotto Diane Warchocki | 1969 |
| Kylee Black | 2014 |
| Lakera Davis | 2015 |
| Lisa Stahlman | 2004 |
| Ron Snyder | 1967 |
| Ruthann Hamaty | 1980 |
| Thomas Grote Thomas Grote | 2019 |
| Thomas Sommers | 2018 |
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
Bill Pankow
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Communication Technician stationed on Guam and in Morocco, Africa
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Communication Technician stationed on Guam and in Morocco, Africa
Carl Lahti
Class of 1985
Navy, 19 Years
Submarine Officer. Currently serving as the Commanding Officer of USS NEBRASKA (SSBN 739).
Class of 1985
Navy, 19 Years
Submarine Officer. Currently serving as the Commanding Officer of USS NEBRASKA (SSBN 739).
Charles F. Hutchinson
Class of 1972
Army, 18 Years
Received an early retirement as a Major in 1994 supporting the Army drawdown strategy after Desert Storm. Commissioned as a 2LT, Field Artillery Officer thru Niagara University's ROTC program in 1976. Served in 17th FA Brigade in Germany and 2ID in Korea. Very rewarding experience.
Class of 1972
Army, 18 Years
Received an early retirement as a Major in 1994 supporting the Army drawdown strategy after Desert Storm. Commissioned as a 2LT, Field Artillery Officer thru Niagara University's ROTC program in 1976. Served in 17th FA Brigade in Germany and 2ID in Korea. Very rewarding experience.
Daniel Jagow
Class of 1964
Navy, 5 Years
Trained as electronic technician and worked with Navy SEALs and UDT prior to deployment overseas in Viet Nam. Also trained as Nuclear Reactor operator and served on the USS Truxtun (DLGN/CGN-35). Visited many ports in Asia and Africa.
Class of 1964
Navy, 5 Years
Trained as electronic technician and worked with Navy SEALs and UDT prior to deployment overseas in Viet Nam. Also trained as Nuclear Reactor operator and served on the USS Truxtun (DLGN/CGN-35). Visited many ports in Asia and Africa.
David Adams
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Civil Engineer. Traveled to over 70 countries, working with US and foreign Embassies assessing airports prior to bringing in our large military and Presidential aircraft.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Civil Engineer. Traveled to over 70 countries, working with US and foreign Embassies assessing airports prior to bringing in our large military and Presidential aircraft.
David H Miller
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Spent 1964-1968 in Marine Corps. After basic training at Parris Island, SC and advanced training at Camp Lejuene, NC, I was stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. At this duty station, I was first assigned to the guard section which guarded the 8th & I Barracks. Then I moved to the honor guard which was located at Building 58 in the Navy Yard. Honor guard responsibilities included being part of Tuesday evening parade at the IWO Memorial in Arlington, VA and the Friday evening parade at 8th &I. Other responsibilities included burial ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and providing security for the President at Camp David.
Spent 1964-1968 in Marine Corps. After basic training at Parris Island, SC and advanced training at Camp Lejuene, NC, I was stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. At this duty station, I was first assigned to the guard section which guarded the 8th & I Barracks. Then I moved to the honor guard which was located at Building 58 in the Navy Yard. Honor guard responsibilities included being part of Tuesday evening parade at the IWO Memorial in Arlington, VA and the Friday evening parade at 8th & I. Other responsibilities included burial ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and providing security for the President at Camp David.
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Spent 1964-1968 in Marine Corps. After basic training at Parris Island, SC and advanced training at Camp Lejuene, NC, I was stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. At this duty station, I was first assigned to the guard section which guarded the 8th & I Barracks. Then I moved to the honor guard which was located at Building 58 in the Navy Yard. Honor guard responsibilities included being part of Tuesday evening parade at the IWO Memorial in Arlington, VA and the Friday evening parade at 8th &I. Other responsibilities included burial ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and providing security for the President at Camp David.
Spent 1964-1968 in Marine Corps. After basic training at Parris Island, SC and advanced training at Camp Lejuene, NC, I was stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. At this duty station, I was first assigned to the guard section which guarded the 8th & I Barracks. Then I moved to the honor guard which was located at Building 58 in the Navy Yard. Honor guard responsibilities included being part of Tuesday evening parade at the IWO Memorial in Arlington, VA and the Friday evening parade at 8th & I. Other responsibilities included burial ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and providing security for the President at Camp David.
David Oakes
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Although my personality never quite fit the Marine mentality I was proud to serve and made it out with an honorable discharge. It was the end of the Vietnam war and being a Marine wasn't popular. But, I never ws much of one to care what anyone thought. I moved around a bit and eventually wound up in California where I installed the computers at the El Toro base. The base is no longer there but I have a lot of memories that are.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Although my personality never quite fit the Marine mentality I was proud to serve and made it out with an honorable discharge. It was the end of the Vietnam war and being a Marine wasn't popular. But, I never ws much of one to care what anyone thought. I moved around a bit and eventually wound up in California where I installed the computers at the El Toro base. The base is no longer there but I have a lot of memories that are.
David York
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman 1988-1992
Desert Shield / Storm
Bethesda Naval Hospital - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
NAS Sigonella, Italy - Flight Medic, EMS
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman 1988-1992
Desert Shield / Storm
Bethesda Naval Hospital - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
NAS Sigonella, Italy - Flight Medic, EMS
Douglas E. Johnson
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Served over 20+ years of active and reserves as a Communications Electronic Engineer and Systems Automations officer in various positions from platoon leader to Commander in Army and Joint assignments
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Served over 20+ years of active and reserves as a Communications Electronic Engineer and Systems Automations officer in various positions from platoon leader to Commander in Army and Joint assignments
Dr. John E. Lapham
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted, Officer Candidate School graduate, and Officer
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted, Officer Candidate School graduate, and Officer
Edward Dera
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
US Army 6th Amored Calvary Division
Fort Meade Maryland.
SGT E-5
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
US Army 6th Amored Calvary Division
Fort Meade Maryland.
SGT E-5
Fred C. Weaver Jr.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
K-9 Military Policeman. Served one (1) year in Vietnam (December 1966 to December 1967). Honorable discharge in July 1968.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
K-9 Military Policeman. Served one (1) year in Vietnam (December 1966 to December 1967). Honorable discharge in July 1968.
Jerry R Dixon
Class of 1969
Army, 16 Years
did ten years army and six air force.
was a computer tech
Class of 1969
Army, 16 Years
did ten years army and six air force.
was a computer tech
Lyle
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Combat infantryman,Vietnam nam 1966 Germany 67-68. Demolition training and mt.repelling in Germany quite a lot of training,,made the VFW magazine for being in one of the bloodiest battles in Vietnam nam ,,
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Combat infantryman,Vietnam nam 1966 Germany 67-68. Demolition training and mt.repelling in Germany quite a lot of training,,made the VFW magazine for being in one of the bloodiest battles in Vietnam nam ,,
Marvin Allan Williams
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
SMSgt (E8) Retired. I was a photographer for the first 12 years, then spent 5 years in flight simulators, and the final 6 years as Deputy Director of a Family Support Center.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
SMSgt (E8) Retired. I was a photographer for the first 12 years, then spent 5 years in flight simulators, and the final 6 years as Deputy Director of a Family Support Center.
mike carlson sr
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
american hostage crises, desert shield & storm
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
american hostage crises, desert shield & storm
mike carlson sr.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Was part of the Iran hostage crisis; desert shield&storm was on 5 different ships& 3 shore commands did whole career in Charleston s.c. retiered in 99 now the v.a.disabled me. Hello to all of class of 75 hope to make it up that way one day.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Was part of the Iran hostage crisis; desert shield&storm was on 5 different ships& 3 shore commands did whole career in Charleston s.c. retiered in 99 now the v.a.disabled me. Hello to all of class of 75 hope to make it up that way one day.
Neil McCallum
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy Submarine Service 9+ years, US Navy Seabees 12+ years.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy Submarine Service 9+ years, US Navy Seabees 12+ years.
Nicholas J. Mayer
Class of 2006
Navy, 2 Years
I am currently serving in Kuwait with Marine Expeditionary (MESRON) Boat Detachment 211. In May 2008, I was promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class in Information Technology.
Class of 2006
Navy, 2 Years
I am currently serving in Kuwait with Marine Expeditionary (MESRON) Boat Detachment 211. In May 2008, I was promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class in Information Technology.
Patrick K. Downey
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in personnel and contractng.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in personnel and contractng.
Patrick Oakes
Class of 1997
Navy, 13 Years
Medically Retired culinary specialists / mess management specialists, instructor, and a correction officer
Class of 1997
Navy, 13 Years
Medically Retired culinary specialists / mess management specialists, instructor, and a correction officer
Rick D. Huff
Class of 1972
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted April 76 as an Army medic/surgical assistant. Stationed at Fitzsimmons AMC Denver CO then TriplerAMC Honolulu HI. I enjoyed my stint in the US military and was proud to serve. Of course residing in Kaneohe, HI was a 'hazardous' duty assignment. Truly, it was an educational and rewarding experience. Honorable discharge as an E5 in 1980.
Class of 1972
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted April 76 as an Army medic/surgical assistant. Stationed at Fitzsimmons AMC Denver CO then TriplerAMC Honolulu HI. I enjoyed my stint in the US military and was proud to serve. Of course residing in Kaneohe, HI was a 'hazardous' duty assignment. Truly, it was an educational and rewarding experience. Honorable discharge as an E5 in 1980.
Robert B Ignagni
Class of 1977
Navy, 8 Years
Hospital Corpsman, special ops USMC and
Seal Team 5. GREAT TIME
Class of 1977
Navy, 8 Years
Hospital Corpsman, special ops USMC and
Seal Team 5. GREAT TIME
Robert B Ignagni
Class of 1977
Navy, 8 Years
Hospital Corpsman, Marine Corps special operations, and Navy Special warefare
Class of 1977
Navy, 8 Years
Hospital Corpsman, Marine Corps special operations, and Navy Special warefare
Salvatore Mansu
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and retired in 1986. I was trained as a Cryptographic Specialist and was stationed in Germany, Turkey, Alaska and many of the lower 48 states. Worked on the SAC Airborne Command Post (Looking Glass).
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and retired in 1986. I was trained as a Cryptographic Specialist and was stationed in Germany, Turkey, Alaska and many of the lower 48 states. Worked on the SAC Airborne Command Post (Looking Glass).
Tom Darnley
Class of 1969
Army, 21 Years
Medic, Air Defense Artillery Officer, Medical Service Officer, Instructor at Command and General Staff College.
Class of 1969
Army, 21 Years
Medic, Air Defense Artillery Officer, Medical Service Officer, Instructor at Command and General Staff College.
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September 2017
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Our Niagara Wheatfield 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 Niagara Wheatfield High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Sanborn are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!