North Union High School Alumni
Richwood, Ohio (OH)

Recent Members
Charles E Burke Charles E Burke | 1981 |
Darwin Tansey | 1950 |
Donna Hendrickson | 1973 |
Jaime Leiter | 1975 |
Jay Kinder | 2018 |
Mary Lu Swartz Norris | 1975 |
Roland Cicanese | 1958 |
Vickie Wills | 1975 |
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 Colwell
Class of 2003
Army, 7 Years
Ammunition specialist Sergeant, served two tours to Iraq.
Class of 2003
Army, 7 Years
Ammunition specialist Sergeant, served two tours to Iraq.

Brian Smith
Class of 1994
Army, 16 Years
UH-60 Helicopter Pilot. Company Commander during a deployment to Balad, Iraq in 2010.
Class of 1994
Army, 16 Years
UH-60 Helicopter Pilot. Company Commander during a deployment to Balad, Iraq in 2010.

Brielle Hastings
Class of 2004
National Guard, 1 Years
E-2 Supply Specialist in the Ohio National Gaurd
Class of 2004
National Guard, 1 Years
E-2 Supply Specialist in the Ohio National Gaurd

Carolyn (Jamison) Gonzalez
Class of 1978
Army, 4 Years
Served 4 years as a Radio Teletype Operator with Morse Code qualifications. I served in Germany for two years and was then transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington.
I met my husband in Germany and got married in 1988. We have two handsome boys and twin grandaughters.
Class of 1978
Army, 4 Years
Served 4 years as a Radio Teletype Operator with Morse Code qualifications. I served in Germany for two years and was then transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington.
I met my husband in Germany and got married in 1988. We have two handsome boys and twin grandaughters.

Carolyn (Jamison) Gonzalez
Class of 1978
Army, 4 Years
I served in the Army as a Radio Teletypewriter Operator with Morse Code Qualifications. I served 2 years in Frankfurt Germany and 1 1/2 years at Ft Lewis, Washington.
Class of 1978
Army, 4 Years
I served in the Army as a Radio Teletypewriter Operator with Morse Code Qualifications. I served 2 years in Frankfurt Germany and 1 1/2 years at Ft Lewis, Washington.

Christopher L. Eager
Class of 2002
Army, 8 Years
Served in Germany, Iraq, Mecedonia, and the Czeck Republic.
Class of 2002
Army, 8 Years
Served in Germany, Iraq, Mecedonia, and the Czeck Republic.

Cindra D. Cowen (Roush)
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Professional Military Instructor
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Professional Military Instructor

Cindra Darlene Chapin-Roush
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from September 1979 through January 2001. Stationed in Idaho, Illinios, Guam, Florida, Japan and Georgia.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from September 1979 through January 2001. Stationed in Idaho, Illinios, Guam, Florida, Japan and Georgia.

Corey Amerine
Class of 1990
Army, 18 Years
I'm a Career Counselor in the Army. I've been to FT Devens, Ma, Germany, FT Riley, KS, Korea, and back to FT Riley. I'm currently soaking up the sun in lovely Iraq. Once I get back, I'll have a year and half left and I plan to retire with 20yrs in, and get me a regular job!!!!!! Go Wildcats, still love to throw the old pill around!!
Class of 1990
Army, 18 Years
I'm a Career Counselor in the Army. I've been to FT Devens, Ma, Germany, FT Riley, KS, Korea, and back to FT Riley. I'm currently soaking up the sun in lovely Iraq. Once I get back, I'll have a year and half left and I plan to retire with 20yrs in, and get me a regular job!!!!!! Go Wildcats, still love to throw the old pill around!!



Eric Tanner
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Military Police Sergeant Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II and Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 for one year each, currently serving at Fort Hood, Texas as a Military Police Criminal Investigator.
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Military Police Sergeant Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II and Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 for one year each, currently serving at Fort Hood, Texas as a Military Police Criminal Investigator.

Gail DeGood-Guy
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
1974 - 1998. Communications Maintenance. Retired as E-8, Senior Master Sergeant.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
1974 - 1998. Communications Maintenance. Retired as E-8, Senior Master Sergeant.

Gail DeGood-Guy
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
24 years active duty. Retired 1998.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
24 years active duty. Retired 1998.

Gregory McElroy
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I was a Cryptologic Technician (linguist), I served in Monterey, Ca., Fort Meade Md., San Angelo TX and Rota Spain.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I was a Cryptologic Technician (linguist), I served in Monterey, Ca., Fort Meade Md., San Angelo TX and Rota Spain.

Heath Cox
Class of 1997
Army, 7 Years
I served 7 very long years in the Army first duty station was 101st Airborn Div Air Assault and in Germany with the 1 AD
I was shot during my second tour of Operation Iraq Freedom outside of Baghdad
Class of 1997
Army, 7 Years
I served 7 very long years in the Army first duty station was 101st Airborn Div Air Assault and in Germany with the 1 AD
I was shot during my second tour of Operation Iraq Freedom outside of Baghdad

Jamie (Gilliland) Perez
Class of 1982
Army, 2 Years
Military Intelligence, SP4
Served in Panama
Class of 1982
Army, 2 Years
Military Intelligence, SP4
Served in Panama

Jeremy Samsel
Class of 1994
Army, 4 Years
Commo SGT, getting ready to switch to counter-intteligence. i've been to kosovo & now Iraq. i did 11yrs 8mos. in Ohio Nat'l Guard then switched to regular Army
Class of 1994
Army, 4 Years
Commo SGT, getting ready to switch to counter-intteligence. i've been to kosovo & now Iraq. i did 11yrs 8mos. in Ohio Nat'l Guard then switched to regular Army


Joseph North
Class of 2007
Army, 4 Years
Has served as a M.P in the army since Feb, 2008. He has Served a tour in Iraq, reached the rank of Sergeant, as well as being stationed in Alaska and New York
Class of 2007
Army, 4 Years
Has served as a M.P in the army since Feb, 2008. He has Served a tour in Iraq, reached the rank of Sergeant, as well as being stationed in Alaska and New York

Joshua McComas
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
SSG in the Infantry. Deployed To Afghanistan 04-05, and Iraq 06-07.
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
SSG in the Infantry. Deployed To Afghanistan 04-05, and Iraq 06-07.

Justin Monroe
Class of 2007
Air Force, 1 Years
Currntly an Airman 1st Class, serving in south dakota
Class of 2007
Air Force, 1 Years
Currntly an Airman 1st Class, serving in south dakota

Kathy (Hood) Dolan
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Supply Specialist. Served a year in Korea at 702nd Maintenance Battalion in 1977. After leaving Korea, returned to the states to be stationed at Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Supply Specialist. Served a year in Korea at 702nd Maintenance Battalion in 1977. After leaving Korea, returned to the states to be stationed at Ft. Gordon, Ga.

Kip Boggs
Class of 1977
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft Armament Systems
Tours of duty: Spain; Turkey; Italy
Class of 1977
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft Armament Systems
Tours of duty: Spain; Turkey; Italy

LARRY DAVIS
Class of 1981
Navy, 15 Years
Operations Specialist 1st Class, Enlisted Surface Warefare Specialist, Air Intercept Controller (call sign "Sandman"). Uss Charles F. Adams DDG-2, Uss Cochrane DDG21, Uss Donald B Beary FFT 1018. Commander Patrol and Recon Forces 7th Fleet, Navy Recruiting Camand, Phila, Pa
Class of 1981
Navy, 15 Years
Operations Specialist 1st Class, Enlisted Surface Warefare Specialist, Air Intercept Controller (call sign "Sandman"). Uss Charles F. Adams DDG-2, Uss Cochrane DDG21, Uss Donald B Beary FFT 1018. Commander Patrol and Recon Forces 7th Fleet, Navy Recruiting Camand, Phila, Pa

Marc Wilson
Class of 1989
Army, 9 Years
Army aircraft structural mechanic. Served with 4/101 at Fort Campbell, KY - 127 ASB in Germany - 3/101 and 8/101 Ft. Campbell. Bosnia SFOR mission 97 to 98. Currently reenlisting in Air Force Reserves at Wright Patterson AB, Dayton OH
Class of 1989
Army, 9 Years
Army aircraft structural mechanic. Served with 4/101 at Fort Campbell, KY - 127 ASB in Germany - 3/101 and 8/101 Ft. Campbell. Bosnia SFOR mission 97 to 98. Currently reenlisting in Air Force Reserves at Wright Patterson AB, Dayton OH

Robert W Penry
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 yrs Marines, 16 Air Force. Personnel Technician, Operational Readiness Inspector, ROTC Sergeant Major, Training Instructor. Vietnam Veteran
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 yrs Marines, 16 Air Force. Personnel Technician, Operational Readiness Inspector, ROTC Sergeant Major, Training Instructor. Vietnam Veteran

Robert Wayne Penry
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Four years in Marines, Sixteen in Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, Jobs: Artilleryman, General's Aide, Museum Curator, Finance Clerk, Personnel Specialist, Operations Readiness Inspector.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Four years in Marines, Sixteen in Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, Jobs: Artilleryman, General's Aide, Museum Curator, Finance Clerk, Personnel Specialist, Operations Readiness Inspector.

Rodney Travis
Class of 1986
Army, 10 Years
M1A1 Tank Systems Mechanic. Stationed in Erlangen,Germany. I serverd in Desert Storm with the 1st.Armor Division. Stateside posts were Ft.Polk La. and Ft.Hood Tx. I also served 2 years with the 251st trans co. in Kenton Ohio.
Class of 1986
Army, 10 Years
M1A1 Tank Systems Mechanic. Stationed in Erlangen,Germany. I serverd in Desert Storm with the 1st.Armor Division. Stateside posts were Ft.Polk La. and Ft.Hood Tx. I also served 2 years with the 251st trans co. in Kenton Ohio.

Scott Fallin
Class of 1990
Air Force, 18 Years
Serving as a Capt in the USAF and Administrator of one of three Air Force trauma training centers in Saint Louis, MO.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 18 Years
Serving as a Capt in the USAF and Administrator of one of three Air Force trauma training centers in Saint Louis, MO.

Scott Sayre
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
served as an avionic repairer in Korea and Texas until 84. Also went to Germany with the Nat'l Guard.
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
served as an avionic repairer in Korea and Texas until 84. Also went to Germany with the Nat'l Guard.


Tony Dunn
Class of 2005
Air Force, 3 Years
Biomedical Engineering Served in Ramstien Germany
Class of 2005
Air Force, 3 Years
Biomedical Engineering Served in Ramstien Germany
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RHS -NU Alumni Banquet
This years banquet is Saturday June 9 at the NU High School.
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Our North Union 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 North Union High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Richwood are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!