Orchard Park High School Alumni
Orchard Park, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Adam Waleszczak Adam Waleszczak | 2005 |
| Andrew Mcleary | 2010 |
| Danielle Degnan | 2023 |
| Jeremy A. Lindy Jeremy A. Lindy | 1990 |
| John Milo | 1968 |
| Josh Josh The Great | 2024 |
| Michael Thuman | 1979 |
| Sarah White | 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
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Honored Military Alumni
Bertrand Carter Smith
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired USAF Master Sergeant. Served oralndo AFB, Norton AFB, Danang AB, Tan Son Nuht AB, Wiesbaden AB, Grand forks AFB, Kunsan, AB Lowry AFB, Buckley ANGB. Precision Photographic system Repair, Cryptographic Systems repair
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired USAF Master Sergeant. Served oralndo AFB, Norton AFB, Danang AB, Tan Son Nuht AB, Wiesbaden AB, Grand forks AFB, Kunsan, AB Lowry AFB, Buckley ANGB. Precision Photographic system Repair, Cryptographic Systems repair
Bruce Oswald
Class of 1971
Army, 6 Years
Served 3 years in Germany and 2 1/2 years at Ft Campbell, Ky.
Class of 1971
Army, 6 Years
Served 3 years in Germany and 2 1/2 years at Ft Campbell, Ky.
Charles Gengler
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
1969 - 1971
HHC 1st BN (REINF) 3rd INF (OLD GUARD) Ft. Myer, Virginia
Presidential Saluting Battery / Battalion Ammuntion
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
1969 - 1971
HHC 1st BN (REINF) 3rd INF (OLD GUARD) Ft. Myer, Virginia
Presidential Saluting Battery / Battalion Ammuntion
Donald W Bernas
Class of 1976
Army, 7 Years
Basic at Ft Knox 1976-1977 1sqdn 2nd acr Germany 1977- 1980 4/40 armor Ft Carson Colorado 1980_1981 1sqdn 2nd acr Germany1981-1983
Class of 1976
Army, 7 Years
Basic at Ft Knox 1976-1977 1sqdn 2nd acr Germany 1977- 1980 4/40 armor Ft Carson Colorado 1980_1981 1sqdn 2nd acr Germany1981-1983
Gary L Pikett
Class of 1968
Navy, 3 Years
Navy Seebees equipment operator Vietnam veteran 2 tours
Class of 1968
Navy, 3 Years
Navy Seebees equipment operator Vietnam veteran 2 tours
Geoffrey Handel
Class of 1964
Army, 30 Years
Geoff was a pilot flying several types of airplanes and helicopters during his career. He served in Viet Nam 1967-1968, was wounded three times and is proud to have been able to help so many of the troops on the ground, especially when he medevaced them.
Class of 1964
Army, 30 Years
Geoff was a pilot flying several types of airplanes and helicopters during his career. He served in Viet Nam 1967-1968, was wounded three times and is proud to have been able to help so many of the troops on the ground, especially when he medevaced them.
Jeffrey Scrivener
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 26 years in Nuclear Power Program and finished as the Chief of the Boat (COB)on USS Michigan SSBN 727.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 26 years in Nuclear Power Program and finished as the Chief of the Boat (COB)on USS Michigan SSBN 727.
John Reid
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Served from 1970-1974, Communications Technician. Stationed in Naval Communication Station Adak Island, Alaska and Naval Security Group Activity Sabana Seca Puerto Rico.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Served from 1970-1974, Communications Technician. Stationed in Naval Communication Station Adak Island, Alaska and Naval Security Group Activity Sabana Seca Puerto Rico.
Laura Krasinski
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
Computer programmer stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina and Seoul Korea.
Expert rifle, Expert grenade.
Be all you can be!
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
Computer programmer stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina and Seoul Korea.
Expert rifle, Expert grenade.
Be all you can be!
Paul Colley
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 16 Years
16 Active Duty remainder Reserves1/23 Houston
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 16 Years
16 Active Duty remainder Reserves1/23 Houston
Peter Winchester
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
served 3 yrs army 20 yrs natl. guard. heavy equip mechanic
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
served 3 yrs army 20 yrs natl. guard. heavy equip mechanic
RICH VAN De CARR
Class of 1988
Navy, 5 Years
2 1/2 YEARS IN HOLYLOCH SCOTLAND ON USS SIMONLAKE 2 1/2 YEARS ON THE USS NORMANDY (CG 60)STATEN ISLAND NY
Class of 1988
Navy, 5 Years
2 1/2 YEARS IN HOLYLOCH SCOTLAND ON USS SIMONLAKE 2 1/2 YEARS ON THE USS NORMANDY (CG 60)STATEN ISLAND NY
RONALD G. REESE
Class of 1954
Navy, 20+ Years
Served Honorably for 20 years active duty and 2 years reserve time. He passed away on March 1, 2006 from cancer that was traced back to his time in Viet Nam. He is sorely missed.
Class of 1954
Navy, 20+ Years
Served Honorably for 20 years active duty and 2 years reserve time. He passed away on March 1, 2006 from cancer that was traced back to his time in Viet Nam. He is sorely missed.
Terry Millar
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 2 Years
1967-69; served in Vietnam as a forward observer and in civil affairs 1968-69; stationed at Dong Ha Combat Base, about 6 miles south of the DMZ.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 2 Years
1967-69; served in Vietnam as a forward observer and in civil affairs 1968-69; stationed at Dong Ha Combat Base, about 6 miles south of the DMZ.
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Our Orchard 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 Orchard Park High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Orchard Park are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!