Norton High School Alumni
Norton, Kansas (KS)
Recent Members
| Clay Madden | 2006 |
| Gordon Mr John Gordon Smith | 1954 |
| Jamie Mccreery | 2001 |
| Jay Bestleftalone | 2000 |
| Jordan Wahlmeier | 2012 |
| Justin L Gibson Justin L Gibson | 2009 |
| Randy Sauer | 1985 |
| Stephanie Hager | 2013 |
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
David Capstick
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Served 14 1/2 months on the DMZ in Korea. Sent to Korean Language School in order to work with 2,200 Korean Civilians employed by the US Govt. in the 2nd Infantry Division. Received Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Metal, Overseas Metal, Expert with Rifle and 45 cal Handgun. Had military drivers license for everything from 1/4 ton jeep to 52 ton M-60 tank. Promoted to Sgt in 15 months in service.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Served 14 1/2 months on the DMZ in Korea. Sent to Korean Language School in order to work with 2,200 Korean Civilians employed by the US Govt. in the 2nd Infantry Division. Received Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Metal, Overseas Metal, Expert with Rifle and 45 cal Handgun. Had military drivers license for everything from 1/4 ton jeep to 52 ton M-60 tank. Promoted to Sgt in 15 months in service.
Don Fought
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
US Army; Basic at Ft Campbell, Kentucky; Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana; 3rd Infantry Division Friedberg Germany 69-70; 1st Cavalry Division-AirMobile Vietnam 70-71; Firebase's Song Be, Snuffy, Twister. Discharged San Francisco June 1971.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
US Army; Basic at Ft Campbell, Kentucky; Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana; 3rd Infantry Division Friedberg Germany 69-70; 1st Cavalry Division-AirMobile Vietnam 70-71; Firebase's Song Be, Snuffy, Twister. Discharged San Francisco June 1971.
Harold Harting
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Instructor Navigator KC-135 and C-130E aircraft. Air Operations Staff Officer - Strategic Air Command. Served overseas for more than 14 years. Tours in SEA, Okinawa, Iceland, England. Temporary duty in Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Mainland Japan, Goose Bay Labrador, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Diego Garcia, BIOT
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Instructor Navigator KC-135 and C-130E aircraft. Air Operations Staff Officer - Strategic Air Command. Served overseas for more than 14 years. Tours in SEA, Okinawa, Iceland, England. Temporary duty in Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Mainland Japan, Goose Bay Labrador, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Diego Garcia, BIOT
JAMES WILROY
Class of 1972
National Guard, 20+ Years
I enlisted on 20 Jan 72 and have been in for over 40 years. Currently the Defence Movement Coordanator for the state of Kansas.
Class of 1972
National Guard, 20+ Years
I enlisted on 20 Jan 72 and have been in for over 40 years. Currently the Defence Movement Coordanator for the state of Kansas.
Jerry Chambers
Class of 1979
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
1SG 1013th QM CO, North Platte NE. 3 tours in Iraq and Jordan. I've spent more time in the middle east since 2003 than in Kansas.
Class of 1979
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
1SG 1013th QM CO, North Platte NE. 3 tours in Iraq and Jordan. I've spent more time in the middle east since 2003 than in Kansas.
Jim Arehart
Class of 1973
Navy, 5 Years
Boot camp in San Diego, school at Treasure Island (San Francisco) and San Diego. Stationed aboard USS Saginaw LST-1188 at Little Creek, VA. Two cruises to the Mediterranean and several to the Caribbean.
Class of 1973
Navy, 5 Years
Boot camp in San Diego, school at Treasure Island (San Francisco) and San Diego. Stationed aboard USS Saginaw LST-1188 at Little Creek, VA. Two cruises to the Mediterranean and several to the Caribbean.
Jim Arehart
Class of 1973
Navy, 5 Years
Served aboard the USS Saginaw LST-1188 as a Hull Maint. Tech. (welder, pipe fitter, firefighter). Cruised to the Mediterranean Sea twice and to the Caribbean islands many times. An amazing time for a young man from the Great Plains.
Class of 1973
Navy, 5 Years
Served aboard the USS Saginaw LST-1188 as a Hull Maint. Tech. (welder, pipe fitter, firefighter). Cruised to the Mediterranean Sea twice and to the Caribbean islands many times. An amazing time for a young man from the Great Plains.
John Taylor
Class of 1960
National Guard, 6 Years
Six years in the Kansas National Guard (1966-1972) 69th Brigade, 2nd Battalion 130th Artillery, HH&SB, Hiawatha, Kansas. Unit called to active duty March of 1968. On active duty until September, 1969.
Class of 1960
National Guard, 6 Years
Six years in the Kansas National Guard (1966-1972) 69th Brigade, 2nd Battalion 130th Artillery, HH&SB, Hiawatha, Kansas. Unit called to active duty March of 1968. On active duty until September, 1969.
Michael E. Bell
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty - 9 yrs. 82C, as a surveyor, 6yrs. 88M, as a truck driver.
Nat. Gaurd - 1 yr Cook, 6.5 yrs truck driver.
Served in Augsburg Germany, Ft. Sill, Ok., Camp Casy Korea, Ft. Lewis Wa., and did a tour in Iraq '04 -'05.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty - 9 yrs. 82C, as a surveyor, 6yrs. 88M, as a truck driver.
Nat. Gaurd - 1 yr Cook, 6.5 yrs truck driver.
Served in Augsburg Germany, Ft. Sill, Ok., Camp Casy Korea, Ft. Lewis Wa., and did a tour in Iraq '04 -'05.
Paul Pigeon II
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Marine corp green blet instuctor, MMA, Field wireman, radio op, and MP and close combat instuctor, did 1 tour to Kuwait and then went to Iraq and ciivlan contractor
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Marine corp green blet instuctor, MMA, Field wireman, radio op, and MP and close combat instuctor, did 1 tour to Kuwait and then went to Iraq and ciivlan contractor
Paul Pigeon II
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Marine Corps Communications
Awarded one of the highest metals the Presitdental metal and many others
OIF/ OEF left the USMC in 2006 as a E-5(sgt)
Now Part of the Wounded Warriors Alumini
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Marine Corps Communications
Awarded one of the highest metals the Presitdental metal and many others
OIF/ OEF left the USMC in 2006 as a E-5(sgt)
Now Part of the Wounded Warriors Alumini
Perrell Stanley
Class of 2007
National Guard, 2 Years
Still serving in the Kansas Army National Guard and drilling out of Concordia
Class of 2007
National Guard, 2 Years
Still serving in the Kansas Army National Guard and drilling out of Concordia
Stephen Peak
Class of 1967
National Guard, 20+ Years
Steve served 37 years in the Army National Guard, of which 14 months included an active duty tour in Iraq.
Class of 1967
National Guard, 20+ Years
Steve served 37 years in the Army National Guard, of which 14 months included an active duty tour in Iraq.
Timothy Bashford
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
Tim left Norton to be stationed in Oceanside, California to join the Marine Crps in 1997. He served until 2002. He then moved back to Norton and joined the Army National Guard where he is still active. He has served one term in Iraq from November 2005 to November 2006.
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
Tim left Norton to be stationed in Oceanside, California to join the Marine Crps in 1997. He served until 2002. He then moved back to Norton and joined the Army National Guard where he is still active. He has served one term in Iraq from November 2005 to November 2006.
Tom Hawks
Class of 1980
National Guard, 36 Years
Joined the Kansas Army National Guard in Norton January 1980 and retired Jan 2016 with 36 years of service. I spent the last 15 years on my career in Salina, KS at the Kansas Training Center and Kansas Military Academy, serving in several key leadership positions to include Non Commissioned Officer Instructor, Range Control Officer and Facility Manager. I retired as an E-8 Master Sergeant. I did not serve overseas but prepared soldiers in the Kansas Army National Guard in Salina that were activated to serve overseas.
Class of 1980
National Guard, 36 Years
Joined the Kansas Army National Guard in Norton January 1980 and retired Jan 2016 with 36 years of service. I spent the last 15 years on my career in Salina, KS at the Kansas Training Center and Kansas Military Academy, serving in several key leadership positions to include Non Commissioned Officer Instructor, Range Control Officer and Facility Manager. I retired as an E-8 Master Sergeant. I did not serve overseas but prepared soldiers in the Kansas Army National Guard in Salina that were activated to serve overseas.
William Teaford
Class of 1951
Army, 2 Years
Cold War duty in Germany under NATO , duties classified. In the Cold War we won Peace.
Class of 1951
Army, 2 Years
Cold War duty in Germany under NATO , duties classified. In the Cold War we won Peace.
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School News
Class of 1981 35th Reunion
To all class members of 1981, we will be having our 35th Class Reunion July 29-31, 2016 in Norton!!!!
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Our Norton 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 Norton High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Norton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!