Orange Park High School Alumni
Orange Park, Florida (FL)
Recent Members
| Cassiopiea Watson | 2006 |
| Cinthia Yarelin | 2023 |
| D E N N I E B A L L I N G E R | 1979 |
| Israel Benson Israel Benson | 2022 |
| Jonathan Green Green | 2023 |
| Lori Mccune | 2018 |
| Phyllis Pruitt Canova | 1962 |
| Robert Fitzsimmons | 1974 |
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
Alishia Ballantyne
Class of 2005
National Guard, 4 Years
I enlisted as a Human Resources Specialist in 2006 and joined the ROTC porgram at Iowa State University in 2008. I will be receiving my commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in May, 2010 in the Transportation Corps in the Army. In October 2010 I will be leaving for my first deployment to Afghanistan.
Class of 2005
National Guard, 4 Years
I enlisted as a Human Resources Specialist in 2006 and joined the ROTC porgram at Iowa State University in 2008. I will be receiving my commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in May, 2010 in the Transportation Corps in the Army. In October 2010 I will be leaving for my first deployment to Afghanistan.
Anthony (Tony) Mazzeo
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
In the Army for 4 years. Stationed in El Paso Texas. Served in the Army from 88 to 92 and then in the Army Reserves for 4 years. Also Served In the first Gulf War Operation Desert Storm 90/91
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
In the Army for 4 years. Stationed in El Paso Texas. Served in the Army from 88 to 92 and then in the Army Reserves for 4 years. Also Served In the first Gulf War Operation Desert Storm 90/91
Caleb Sweat
Class of 2002
Army, 8 Years
Scout and Staff Sergeant, spent 2 tours in Iraq with 1st Infantry Division and now I am medically retired.
Class of 2002
Army, 8 Years
Scout and Staff Sergeant, spent 2 tours in Iraq with 1st Infantry Division and now I am medically retired.
CAROL MALINCHALK PHILLIPS
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
SERVED 3 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY ARMY WHERE I MET MY HUSBAND. HE SERVED A TOTAL OF 30 YEARS. 3 YEARS ARMY 27 YEARS NAVY. GOT TO SEE THE WORLD!
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
SERVED 3 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY ARMY WHERE I MET MY HUSBAND. HE SERVED A TOTAL OF 30 YEARS. 3 YEARS ARMY 27 YEARS NAVY. GOT TO SEE THE WORLD!
Christopher Dowling (Martin)
Class of 2002
Army, 9 Years
Special Agent with Army CID
Class of 2002
Army, 9 Years
Special Agent with Army CID
CLIFFORD ALLMAN
Class of 1979
Army, 11 Years
Wheel vehicle mechanic,cross trained on heavy vehicles and track vehicles,stationed at Ft Hood,Fort Carson,Fort Polk and did 2 tours of Germany
Class of 1979
Army, 11 Years
Wheel vehicle mechanic,cross trained on heavy vehicles and track vehicles,stationed at Ft Hood,Fort Carson,Fort Polk and did 2 tours of Germany
Corey L. Patterson
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
I enlisted at the end of 1984, went through ET A school and nuclear power school and served as a reactor operator onboard the USS Florida SSBN-728. After which I was an instructor at one of the nuclear prototypes where I was selected for a commissioning program. After completing my degree at Auburn Universty, I completed OCS at Pensacola and SWOS in Newport prior to reporting to USS J F Kennedy (CV-67). That was followed by a tour on the USS Doyle (FFG-39) and a tour at Navy apostgraduate School in Monterey. I completed my career as an Engineering Duty Officer at SUPSHIP Jax and SERMC in Mayport where I retired in 2006.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
I enlisted at the end of 1984, went through ET A school and nuclear power school and served as a reactor operator onboard the USS Florida SSBN-728. After which I was an instructor at one of the nuclear prototypes where I was selected for a commissioning program. After completing my degree at Auburn Universty, I completed OCS at Pensacola and SWOS in Newport prior to reporting to USS J F Kennedy (CV-67). That was followed by a tour on the USS Doyle (FFG-39) and a tour at Navy apostgraduate School in Monterey. I completed my career as an Engineering Duty Officer at SUPSHIP Jax and SERMC in Mayport where I retired in 2006.
Howard C Werner
Class of 1971
Army, 15 Years
Served 1972 to 1987. 9 years active duty with the Army Florida National Guard in AGR status (active Guard Reserve) and 6 years active reserve. Served as Operations and Training Officer for 2 BN 2/116 th Field Artillery, and Commanded the HQ's Battery, also served with the 3rd BN 20th Special Forces Group as a A-Team Commander . Honorably discharged in 1987. Rank Captain qualified in 4 branches Special Forces, Artillery, Signal, Infantry. Senior Parachute Wings, Pathfinder Wings, Jungle Expert, 2 Army Achivement Medals, numerous other awards, ribbons.
Class of 1971
Army, 15 Years
Served 1972 to 1987. 9 years active duty with the Army Florida National Guard in AGR status (active Guard Reserve) and 6 years active reserve. Served as Operations and Training Officer for 2 BN 2/116 th Field Artillery, and Commanded the HQ's Battery, also served with the 3rd BN 20th Special Forces Group as a A-Team Commander . Honorably discharged in 1987. Rank Captain qualified in 4 branches Special Forces, Artillery, Signal, Infantry. Senior Parachute Wings, Pathfinder Wings, Jungle Expert, 2 Army Achivement Medals, numerous other awards, ribbons.
Jonathan Adams
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired E-7/Msgt Vetran::Operation Iraqi Freedom,Operation Enduring Freediom
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired E-7/Msgt Vetran::Operation Iraqi Freedom,Operation Enduring Freediom
Joseph G. Kaiser III
Class of 1981
Army, 31 Years
Enlisted in 1983, went from an OH-58 aerial observer / crew chief in a Attack Helicopter Battalion to Drill Sergeant and then became a Combat Medic for the last 25 years. Retired in 2014 after several trips down range.
Class of 1981
Army, 31 Years
Enlisted in 1983, went from an OH-58 aerial observer / crew chief in a Attack Helicopter Battalion to Drill Sergeant and then became a Combat Medic for the last 25 years. Retired in 2014 after several trips down range.
Kelly Keyworth
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
January 1988 - Present in the U.S. Army Reserve. Currently deployed in Baghdad, Iraq. I am a CW2 and my speciality is a Special Agent for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
January 1988 - Present in the U.S. Army Reserve. Currently deployed in Baghdad, Iraq. I am a CW2 and my speciality is a Special Agent for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command.
Kenneth Able Wallace
Class of 1993
Navy, 19 Years
Graduated from United States Naval Academy in 1998. Navy Commander currently stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
Class of 1993
Navy, 19 Years
Graduated from United States Naval Academy in 1998. Navy Commander currently stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
Lindsay Woods
Class of 2008
Navy, 1 Years
Currently Serving on USS Gunston Hall LSD44
Class of 2008
Navy, 1 Years
Currently Serving on USS Gunston Hall LSD44
Milton Ziegler
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the Air Force in 1993 and served for 20 years before retiring in 2013.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the Air Force in 1993 and served for 20 years before retiring in 2013.
Milton Ziegler
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant
Retired in 2013
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant
Retired in 2013
Niles Dunnells
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as MSG, Senior Instructor, US Army Interrogation School. Loved almost every minute of my career. Perhaps my biggest regret was ever leaving the Army.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as MSG, Senior Instructor, US Army Interrogation School. Loved almost every minute of my career. Perhaps my biggest regret was ever leaving the Army.
Randy C. Ard
Class of 1970
Air Force, 9 Years
Served as Ground Radio Communications Repairman at Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM; Fort Yukon Remote Radar Station, Alaska ; MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. Honorably Discharged as a SSgt. March 1980.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 9 Years
Served as Ground Radio Communications Repairman at Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM; Fort Yukon Remote Radar Station, Alaska ; MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. Honorably Discharged as a SSgt. March 1980.
Robyn Long
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
I served 8 years in the Air Force at Andrews AFB in Maryland. I got on October 2008 and reside in Maryland with my husband.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
I served 8 years in the Air Force at Andrews AFB in Maryland. I got on October 2008 and reside in Maryland with my husband.
Sean S. Hall
Class of 1988
National Guard, 14 Years
I loved my time in the Army/Army National Guard. Infantry was awesome. Finance was a tad nicer. Less time living in the dirt.
Class of 1988
National Guard, 14 Years
I loved my time in the Army/Army National Guard. Infantry was awesome. Finance was a tad nicer. Less time living in the dirt.
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Our Orange Park 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 Orange Park High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Orange Park are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!