Nokomis High School Alumni
Newport, Maine (ME)

Recent Members
Dennis Wintle | 1973 |
Dylan Pelletier | 2016 |
Forest Philbrook | 1962 |
Jane Bolstridge | 1975 |
Melissa Buchanan | 1985 |
Pamela Pamela Grandmaison | 1990 |
Philip Paxton | 1990 |
Timothy Pelkey | 1977 |
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

Aaron Hawthorne
Class of 1990
Army, 11 Years
I have served in Iraq and i am on my way to afganastan soon.
Class of 1990
Army, 11 Years
I have served in Iraq and i am on my way to afganastan soon.

Barnaby Tenney
Class of 1987
Army, 2 Years
Army reserve actually 11 BRAVO Infantry OOOOORAHHHHH!!!! Great friends, Great memorys, Proud Service!!!!!!
Class of 1987
Army, 2 Years
Army reserve actually 11 BRAVO Infantry OOOOORAHHHHH!!!! Great friends, Great memorys, Proud Service!!!!!!

Brian Hawthorne
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Been in the Air Force 6 years as an Aircraft Mechanic. I was stationed in Sacramento working on U-2's for 3 years, a year in Korea and the last 2 years here in Germany working A-10's. I've been deployed a few times to U.A.E and Afghanistan.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Been in the Air Force 6 years as an Aircraft Mechanic. I was stationed in Sacramento working on U-2's for 3 years, a year in Korea and the last 2 years here in Germany working A-10's. I've been deployed a few times to U.A.E and Afghanistan.

Brian Hawthorne
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Finishing 6 years as an A-10(Fighter) and U-2(Reconaissance) Aircraft Mechanic! 3 years in Sacramento, a year in Korea and 2 in Germany. This is not including the temp. and NOT SO TEMP. time spent in Afghanistan & other locales!Overalll A+!
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Finishing 6 years as an A-10(Fighter) and U-2(Reconaissance) Aircraft Mechanic! 3 years in Sacramento, a year in Korea and 2 in Germany. This is not including the temp. and NOT SO TEMP. time spent in Afghanistan & other locales!Overalll A+!

Brian Hawthorne
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Finishing 6 years as an A-10(Fighter) and U-2(Reconaissance) Aircraft Mechanic! 3 years in Sacramento, a year in Korea and 2 in Germany. This is not including the temp. and NOT SO TEMP. time spent in Afghanistan & other locales!Overalll A+!
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Finishing 6 years as an A-10(Fighter) and U-2(Reconaissance) Aircraft Mechanic! 3 years in Sacramento, a year in Korea and 2 in Germany. This is not including the temp. and NOT SO TEMP. time spent in Afghanistan & other locales!Overalll A+!

Bruce Munn
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 7 Years
Machinery Technician served on two cutters doing drug inradiction, immigration control marine lawenforcement , fisheries control and ice breaking. 1 small boat station doing searh and recue, law enforcement, and drug intradiction. Also servered as a lighthouse keeperin Owls Head, Me. Traveled from South America to Labrador. I would love to do it again.
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 7 Years
Machinery Technician served on two cutters doing drug inradiction, immigration control marine lawenforcement , fisheries control and ice breaking. 1 small boat station doing searh and recue, law enforcement, and drug intradiction. Also servered as a lighthouse keeperin Owls Head, Me. Traveled from South America to Labrador. I would love to do it again.

Christopher Flood
Class of 1994
Navy, 20+ Years
Finished my time and retired in San Diego California.
Class of 1994
Navy, 20+ Years
Finished my time and retired in San Diego California.

Darcy Parlee
Class of 1986
National Guard, 10 Years
Army ROTC - received three-year scholarship for college and then National Guard in Transportation.
Class of 1986
National Guard, 10 Years
Army ROTC - received three-year scholarship for college and then National Guard in Transportation.

Dwight Erving
Class of 2006
National Guard, 1 Years
Dwight has graduated from Sheppards Air Force bas Tech school 5-31-07
Class of 2006
National Guard, 1 Years
Dwight has graduated from Sheppards Air Force bas Tech school 5-31-07

Dwight S Erving
Class of 2006
National Guard, 2 Years
I am in the Air National Guard stationed in Bangor
Class of 2006
National Guard, 2 Years
I am in the Air National Guard stationed in Bangor

Ed Nowell
Class of 1955
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Maint Tech, Air Crew on various Aircraft Carrier based aircraft.
Served in both Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Retired in 1979. Met my English bride in Palma, Majorca, Spain. The Navy was good to me.
Class of 1955
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Maint Tech, Air Crew on various Aircraft Carrier based aircraft.
Served in both Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Retired in 1979. Met my English bride in Palma, Majorca, Spain. The Navy was good to me.

Eric Hawthorne Dickey
Class of 1989
Army, 2 Years
Suffered back Injury while on Active Duty at Ft Gordon as a Combat Signaler in US Army Signal Corp during the Gulf War, Received Honorable Disability Discharge.
Class of 1989
Army, 2 Years
Suffered back Injury while on Active Duty at Ft Gordon as a Combat Signaler in US Army Signal Corp during the Gulf War, Received Honorable Disability Discharge.

Harmony Ingraham
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Postal Company - Served in Tuzla, Bosnia
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Postal Company - Served in Tuzla, Bosnia

Harmony Ingraham
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
One of the most rewarding parts of my 8 year military career was helping bring a smile to the face of children at an orphanage in Bosnia
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
One of the most rewarding parts of my 8 year military career was helping bring a smile to the face of children at an orphanage in Bosnia

Jessica Farrar
Class of 1994
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman for Patrol Squadron Forty (VP-40) out of Whidbey Island WA. Participated in Operation Southern Watch and other conflicts throughout the Southwest Asia area.
My main job was loading weapons on the aircraft. I also launched and recovered planes, assisted with fixing the props and engines, helped change the tires, attacked rust.......you name it, I did it :)
I have been to more countries than I can count. I loved that aspect of the Navy. Traveling was never dull.
Class of 1994
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman for Patrol Squadron Forty (VP-40) out of Whidbey Island WA. Participated in Operation Southern Watch and other conflicts throughout the Southwest Asia area.
My main job was loading weapons on the aircraft. I also launched and recovered planes, assisted with fixing the props and engines, helped change the tires, attacked rust.......you name it, I did it :)
I have been to more countries than I can count. I loved that aspect of the Navy. Traveling was never dull.

Jillian Ames
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
Served active duty at Pope Air Force Base, NC for 4 years. Supported passenger, and cargo operations for the US Army at Ft. Bragg. Deployed to Baghdad International Air Port in 2005 for 5 months.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
Served active duty at Pope Air Force Base, NC for 4 years. Supported passenger, and cargo operations for the US Army at Ft. Bragg. Deployed to Baghdad International Air Port in 2005 for 5 months.

John Marchelletta
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was stationed out at Camp Pendleton, CA, loved Cali while I was there. I got out after going to Iraq and feel pretty fortunate to have gotten out when I did.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was stationed out at Camp Pendleton, CA, loved Cali while I was there. I got out after going to Iraq and feel pretty fortunate to have gotten out when I did.

Karen Echols (Federico)
Class of 1989
Air Force, 6 Years
Served for 6 years on active duty as a computer operator and a paralegal. LOVED IT!!! Also played Reservist for a lttle over 2 years. I currently work for the Dept. Of Veterans Affairs on the Comp and Pension Rating Board. email me if you have any questions! (See profile)
Class of 1989
Air Force, 6 Years
Served for 6 years on active duty as a computer operator and a paralegal. LOVED IT!!! Also played Reservist for a lttle over 2 years. I currently work for the Dept. Of Veterans Affairs on the Comp and Pension Rating Board. email me if you have any questions! (See profile)

Kathy Condon
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Great experience in the Marine Corps. Stationed in North & South Carolina and Okinawa, Japan and spent 2 tours at Parris Island, SC as a Drill Instructor. Ooh Rah!!!
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Great experience in the Marine Corps. Stationed in North & South Carolina and Okinawa, Japan and spent 2 tours at Parris Island, SC as a Drill Instructor. Ooh Rah!!!

Maranda Meservey
Class of 1997
National Guard, 10 Years
I've been a member of the Air National Guard since June 1997 and am currently an E-6. I am employed full-time by the Maine Air National Guard as well. I've deployed to Germany in 2000, Saudi Arabia in
Class of 1997
National Guard, 10 Years
I've been a member of the Air National Guard since June 1997 and am currently an E-6. I am employed full-time by the Maine Air National Guard as well. I've deployed to Germany in 2000, Saudi Arabia in

Mathew Denbow
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Been in for almost 20 years and getting ready to retire next year. I have been to Germany, South Korea twice, and this is my second deployment to Iraq.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Been in for almost 20 years and getting ready to retire next year. I have been to Germany, South Korea twice, and this is my second deployment to Iraq.

Michael pomeroy
Class of 1970
Army, 5 Years
I was a field artillery crewman most of my time on active duty.
Class of 1970
Army, 5 Years
I was a field artillery crewman most of my time on active duty.

MONK MORRELL
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
USMC JAN 77 - DEC 80
ARMY FEB 81 - MAR 97
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
USMC JAN 77 - DEC 80
ARMY FEB 81 - MAR 97


Ralph E. Ferrell
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
UH-60 Black Hawk Instructor Pilot. Currently assigned to the Pentagon, Washington DC.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
UH-60 Black Hawk Instructor Pilot. Currently assigned to the Pentagon, Washington DC.

RAY GORMAN
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
LIGHT WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC (63B30), ITS BEEN 10 AWESOME YEARS ONLY 10 MORE TO GO
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
LIGHT WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC (63B30), ITS BEEN 10 AWESOME YEARS ONLY 10 MORE TO GO

Rick Adams
Class of 1976
Navy, 4 Years
Machinery Repairman (machinist) 2nd class
Engraver, electroplater
Worked on diesel and nuclear submarines
Stationed in San Diego, attended Basic Electricity
and Electronics School and Machinery Re
Class of 1976
Navy, 4 Years
Machinery Repairman (machinist) 2nd class
Engraver, electroplater
Worked on diesel and nuclear submarines
Stationed in San Diego, attended Basic Electricity
and Electronics School and Machinery Re

Robert Denbow
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 years as GP vehicle mechanic, 18 years as Satellite Communications Tech, 2 years Air Force Recruiting.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 years as GP vehicle mechanic, 18 years as Satellite Communications Tech, 2 years Air Force Recruiting.

Robert Kosowski
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Electronics F-14 Tomcats Virginia Beach VF-101
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Electronics F-14 Tomcats Virginia Beach VF-101

robert Mencl
Class of 1977
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Motor lifeboat crewman/rescue swimmer
Class of 1977
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Motor lifeboat crewman/rescue swimmer

SCOTT MARSHALL
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST.
CURRENTLY ON 3RD COMBAT TOUR. 6 OVERSEAS TOURS TOTAL.
CURRENTLY STATIONED AT 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION FT DRUM, NY.
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST.
CURRENTLY ON 3RD COMBAT TOUR. 6 OVERSEAS TOURS TOTAL.
CURRENTLY STATIONED AT 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION FT DRUM, NY.

Scott Thibodeau
Class of 1997
Air Force, 17 Years
I joined the Air Force 17 days after high school graduation. I am currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 17 Years
I joined the Air Force 17 days after high school graduation. I am currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

Sheila Larry
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
F-15 Engine Mechanic – Air Force and Oregon Air National Guard, 1987-2002
Aerospace and Warning System– 601st Air & Space Operation Center, Florida Air National Guard, Tyndall AFB, 2002-2007
Cyber Operations – 101st Air Communications Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, Tyndall AFB, 2007 to present
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
F-15 Engine Mechanic – Air Force and Oregon Air National Guard, 1987-2002
Aerospace and Warning System– 601st Air & Space Operation Center, Florida Air National Guard, Tyndall AFB, 2002-2007
Cyber Operations – 101st Air Communications Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, Tyndall AFB, 2007 to present

Steven Butler
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active Duty Chaplain Assistant for 23+ years
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active Duty Chaplain Assistant for 23+ years
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