Parkersburg South High School Alumni
Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV)
Recent Members
| Jason Knopp | 2000 |
| Joanna Harper | 1968 |
| Kristopher Rollyson | 2005 |
| Levi Life | 2018 |
| Mark Mark V Woodyard | 1975 |
| Oliver Clothesoff | 1979 |
| Sandra Smith | 1969 |
| Tammy Heflin Tammy Heflin | 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
Alan Gibbs
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in December 2007 after 20 years of faithful service as a Yeoman Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in December 2007 after 20 years of faithful service as a Yeoman Chief Petty Officer.
Ashley Nichols
Class of 2007
Army, 1 Years
I have now been in for a year and two months. Im currently stationed at Fort Bragg, Nc/ Active army. I am an 89 B ( ammuntion spc.).I am in an airborne unit/ ordanance company.
Class of 2007
Army, 1 Years
I have now been in for a year and two months. Im currently stationed at Fort Bragg, Nc/ Active army. I am an 89 B ( ammuntion spc.).I am in an airborne unit/ ordanance company.
Ashley Nichols
Class of 2007
Army, 4 Years
4 years and still serving. Stationed in Fort bragg Nc
Class of 2007
Army, 4 Years
4 years and still serving. Stationed in Fort bragg Nc
BILL RAY TRIPPETT
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
FATHER OF FOUR AND ONE STEP SON AND HAS SERVED IN SEVERAL DIPLOYMENT
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
FATHER OF FOUR AND ONE STEP SON AND HAS SERVED IN SEVERAL DIPLOYMENT
Bob Smith
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
From 1970 to 1995 flying helicopters in Korea, Germany and Desert Storm.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
From 1970 to 1995 flying helicopters in Korea, Germany and Desert Storm.
Bonnie (Buck) Anderson
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served at locations in the United States: 1)Eglin AFB, FL 2) Langley AFB, VA 3) Tinker AFB, OK 4) Gunter AFS, AL
Overseas Locations: 1) Clark AFB Phillipines 2) Soesterberg AB (Camp New Amerstdam, The Netherlands
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served at locations in the United States: 1)Eglin AFB, FL 2) Langley AFB, VA 3) Tinker AFB, OK 4) Gunter AFS, AL
Overseas Locations: 1) Clark AFB Phillipines 2) Soesterberg AB (Camp New Amerstdam, The Netherlands
Brian Hudson
Class of 1981
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Served in the Army from 1981-1990 as a helicopter pilot (UH-1, OH-58 and UH-60). Transferred from Army to the Coast Guard in 1990. Served as a Helicopter Instructor Pilot (MH-65) until 2007. Retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Currently fly for the Coast Guard (Civil Service) as an Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner in the MH-65 and MH-60.
Class of 1981
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Served in the Army from 1981-1990 as a helicopter pilot (UH-1, OH-58 and UH-60). Transferred from Army to the Coast Guard in 1990. Served as a Helicopter Instructor Pilot (MH-65) until 2007. Retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Currently fly for the Coast Guard (Civil Service) as an Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner in the MH-65 and MH-60.
Charles Bibbee
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
20 years in the Air Force plus 24+ with the Department of Veterans Affairs. AF retired 1990. VA retired 2014.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
20 years in the Air Force plus 24+ with the Department of Veterans Affairs. AF retired 1990. VA retired 2014.
Christopher Myers
Class of 2000
National Guard, 11 Years
West Virginia Army National Guard since 1999. Two combat tours in Iraq (2003-2004, 2007-2008). Full time employee of the National Guard 11 years and counting.
Class of 2000
National Guard, 11 Years
West Virginia Army National Guard since 1999. Two combat tours in Iraq (2003-2004, 2007-2008). Full time employee of the National Guard 11 years and counting.
Christopher Myers
Class of 2000
National Guard, 11 Years
Enlisted in 1999 with WV Army National Guard as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Two tours of duty to Iraq (2003-2004/ 2007-2008) Currently working full time with the National Guard as a mechanic.
Class of 2000
National Guard, 11 Years
Enlisted in 1999 with WV Army National Guard as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Two tours of duty to Iraq (2003-2004/ 2007-2008) Currently working full time with the National Guard as a mechanic.
Jacob Marty
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 11 Years
combat engineer (1371) and eventually a recon marine (8086) and drill instructor (8511)
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 11 Years
combat engineer (1371) and eventually a recon marine (8086) and drill instructor (8511)
Jeffrey M Snyder
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served 30 years in the Air Force and retired in Aug 08.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served 30 years in the Air Force and retired in Aug 08.
Jeromy Smith
Class of 2000
Air Force, 10 Years
Been in the Air Force for 10 years now. Stationed at Eglin AFB in FL. AMMO Troop!
Class of 2000
Air Force, 10 Years
Been in the Air Force for 10 years now. Stationed at Eglin AFB in FL. AMMO Troop!
John Bacorn
Class of 1979
Air Force, 6 Years
US Air Force Active 4 years
Reserves 2 years
Class of 1979
Air Force, 6 Years
US Air Force Active 4 years
Reserves 2 years
Kristy Whited Champion
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF MSgt (ret). 1982-2002, Imagery Analyst (Intelligence)
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF MSgt (ret). 1982-2002, Imagery Analyst (Intelligence)
Lawrence "Matt" Darling
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Navy (E-5) Anti-Submarine Warfare Second class 1989-1999
Army (CW3) Chief Warrant Officer, AH-64A/D Instructor Pilot
Retires from the Army in July 2009
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Navy (E-5) Anti-Submarine Warfare Second class 1989-1999
Army (CW3) Chief Warrant Officer, AH-64A/D Instructor Pilot
Retires from the Army in July 2009
Mark D Snyder
Class of 1975
Air Force, 5 Years
Active duty 1976-1981
Bases: Lackland AFB
Andrews AFB
Seymour Johnson AFB
Pope AFB
Class of 1975
Air Force, 5 Years
Active duty 1976-1981
Bases: Lackland AFB
Andrews AFB
Seymour Johnson AFB
Pope AFB
Mary Michele Clark
Class of 1978
Air Force, 4 Years
Avionics Guidance and Control Specialist
Class of 1978
Air Force, 4 Years
Avionics Guidance and Control Specialist
Michael Knight
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 24 years , now retired
Served in Viet Nam War, Grenada, Panama, Desert Shield, Desert Storm
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 24 years , now retired
Served in Viet Nam War, Grenada, Panama, Desert Shield, Desert Storm
Michael Staats
Class of 1979
Navy Reserves, 8 Years
Corpsman serving at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and Naval and Marine Corps Readiness Reserve Unit at Little Creek Amphibious Base.
Class of 1979
Navy Reserves, 8 Years
Corpsman serving at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and Naval and Marine Corps Readiness Reserve Unit at Little Creek Amphibious Base.
Michael Valentine
Class of 2005
National Guard, 4 Years
My lovely Wife and I on my last day in the WV ARNG!
Class of 2005
National Guard, 4 Years
My lovely Wife and I on my last day in the WV ARNG!
Mike Smith
Class of 1976
Army, 12 Years
1977-1989 US Army.Tank Commander, NBC Sraff Specialist and Counterintelligence Special Agent. CONUS, Europe and Southwest Asia.
Class of 1976
Army, 12 Years
1977-1989 US Army.Tank Commander, NBC Sraff Specialist and Counterintelligence Special Agent. CONUS, Europe and Southwest Asia.
MSgt. John M. McHale
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the Air Force in 2010 with over 21 years of service.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the Air Force in 2010 with over 21 years of service.
Peter Darling
Class of 1986
Army, 10 Years
MLRS section chief; SSG/E-6,air assault, 3 campaign medals for the first gulf war.
Class of 1986
Army, 10 Years
MLRS section chief; SSG/E-6,air assault, 3 campaign medals for the first gulf war.
Randy Smith
Class of 1993
Army, 2 Years
I was in the Army right out of HIgh School and was a Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechaniic stationed at Fort Hood Texas.I never had to go to combat, but would have gladly went if called upon to do so.
Class of 1993
Army, 2 Years
I was in the Army right out of HIgh School and was a Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechaniic stationed at Fort Hood Texas.I never had to go to combat, but would have gladly went if called upon to do so.
Richard D Wright
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as a Navy Dentist , Retired as a Navy Captain in 2007
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as a Navy Dentist , Retired as a Navy Captain in 2007
Richard Wright
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Navy Captain after more than 29 years
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Navy Captain after more than 29 years
Ricky Lee Glover
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Staff Sergeant in the Infantry for 7 1/2 years and went to flight school. Served the remainder of time as a Chief Warrant Officer flying the AH-64A and AH-64D Longbow Apache.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Staff Sergeant in the Infantry for 7 1/2 years and went to flight school. Served the remainder of time as a Chief Warrant Officer flying the AH-64A and AH-64D Longbow Apache.
Stephen Varner Jr.
Class of 1994
Army, 6 Years
Army Airborne Infantry. Purple Heart in Iraq.
Class of 1994
Army, 6 Years
Army Airborne Infantry. Purple Heart in Iraq.
Timothy Whitehair
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 6 Years
6.5 years and medically retired as a Sergeant.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 6 Years
6.5 years and medically retired as a Sergeant.
Todd Keffer
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
10 years active duty Air Force, 16 years WV Air National Guard. Retired in 2012
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
10 years active duty Air Force, 16 years WV Air National Guard. Retired in 2012
TSgt Adam Emerick
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
6 Years NC Army National Guard, 14+ Years NC Air National Guard, Afghanistan Veteran
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
6 Years NC Army National Guard, 14+ Years NC Air National Guard, Afghanistan Veteran
Alumni Stories
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School News
Class of 1979
Randy Barnette was a friend and my neighbor. The Barnettes were great family friends and we were all sad to hear about R...
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Our Parkersburg South 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 Parkersburg South High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Parkersburg are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!