Niskayuna High School Alumni
Schenectady, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Abigail Auster | 2020 |
| Devin Horton | 2008 |
| Joe Out Of Door Academy | 1983 |
| Madeline Ferrara | 2020 |
| Matthew Sacks | 2010 |
| Michael Makutonin | 2016 |
| Noah Rohde | 2016 |
| Olga Eldridge Gisin | 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 Niskayuna High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Silver Warriors lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
CAPT. (sel) Joseph F. Chesky MD USN
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
13 years Active duty culminating in assignment as the Senior Undersea Medical Officer Commander Submarine Group Ten with overall responsibility for the Atlantic Nuclear Ballistic Submarine Fleet and subordinate Commands. 12 years as naval Reservist to include assignment as the Director Public health Services Hawaii and Public Health Emergency Officer Navy Region Hawaii. Qualified Undersea Medical Officer/Dive and advanced Parachutist. Personal Awards include Navy Meritorious Service medal, Navy commendation medals (2) navy Achivement Medal, Humanitarian Servive Medal, Expert Mi-16, Expert Pistol. Promoted to Rank Of Captain effective 1 May 2009
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
13 years Active duty culminating in assignment as the Senior Undersea Medical Officer Commander Submarine Group Ten with overall responsibility for the Atlantic Nuclear Ballistic Submarine Fleet and subordinate Commands. 12 years as naval Reservist to include assignment as the Director Public health Services Hawaii and Public Health Emergency Officer Navy Region Hawaii. Qualified Undersea Medical Officer/Dive and advanced Parachutist. Personal Awards include Navy Meritorious Service medal, Navy commendation medals (2) navy Achivement Medal, Humanitarian Servive Medal, Expert Mi-16, Expert Pistol. Promoted to Rank Of Captain effective 1 May 2009
Andrew Stewart
Class of 1979
National Guard, 20+ Years
National Guard and Duel Status Federal Technician, 36 year Military Service will retire this year as 06/Colonel. Deployed to Afghanistan 08-09 with the 27th IBCT.
Class of 1979
National Guard, 20+ Years
National Guard and Duel Status Federal Technician, 36 year Military Service will retire this year as 06/Colonel. Deployed to Afghanistan 08-09 with the 27th IBCT.
Charlene Craig
Class of 1976
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed Norfolk, Va & Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
Class of 1976
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed Norfolk, Va & Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
Christopher L Coates
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retired in 1993 at the rank of MSgt (1st Sgt). Served tours of duty throughout the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Assigned to Area 51 during the flight test an evaluation phase of the F-117A Stealth Fighter. Augmented the NY State Police during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid NY.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retired in 1993 at the rank of MSgt (1st Sgt). Served tours of duty throughout the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Assigned to Area 51 during the flight test an evaluation phase of the F-117A Stealth Fighter. Augmented the NY State Police during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid NY.
Darren C. Doss
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Infantry, one tour in Garmsir Afghanistan in 2008, second tour in Marjah Afghanistan 2010.
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Infantry, one tour in Garmsir Afghanistan in 2008, second tour in Marjah Afghanistan 2010.
Darryl McCoy
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Drill Sergeant, Airborne/Air Assault Instructor-Retired
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Drill Sergeant, Airborne/Air Assault Instructor-Retired
H. Clark Laudato
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt USAF , Served 26 Years. Entered the AF in May of 1963 , Retired in May of 1989.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt USAF , Served 26 Years. Entered the AF in May of 1963 , Retired in May of 1989.
richard segel
Class of 1977
Navy, 23 Years
Uss Saipan
Uss Capodanno
Naval War College Oni
Class of 1977
Navy, 23 Years
Uss Saipan
Uss Capodanno
Naval War College Oni
SPC Dominick L.Dondero JR
Class of 1986
National Guard, 8 Years
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VETERAN FEB 03 TO MAY 04
Class of 1986
National Guard, 8 Years
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VETERAN FEB 03 TO MAY 04
Steve Walker
Class of 1964
Army, 30 Years
Viet Nam, Germany, Pentagon, Public Affairs
Class of 1964
Army, 30 Years
Viet Nam, Germany, Pentagon, Public Affairs
Terry A. Ross
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
LtCol.
Navigator, KC-135, FB-111
Several staff jobs - not nearly as much fun as aviating!
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
LtCol.
Navigator, KC-135, FB-111
Several staff jobs - not nearly as much fun as aviating!
william g singer
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted '65 Air Force C-130 crew chief w/ Vietnam service. U.S. Army 1980- 2002. Retired from 9th Army Signal Command/NETCOM Assistant Chief of Staff/ Chief Crisis Action Center. Never a hero, just did my job......
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted '65 Air Force C-130 crew chief w/ Vietnam service. U.S. Army 1980- 2002. Retired from 9th Army Signal Command/NETCOM Assistant Chief of Staff/ Chief Crisis Action Center. Never a hero, just did my job......
Alumni Stories
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Our Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Schenectady are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!