Plainview High School Alumni
Plainview, Nebraska (NE)
Recent Members
| Arlet Lingenfelter | 1965 |
| Ashlee Johnston | 2010 |
| Bennye Couch | 1978 |
| Darrell Vossberg | 1961 |
| Geraldine Ressel | 1949 |
| Jaden Sobotka | 2019 |
| Nurit Vaca Nurit Vaca | 2020 |
| Tammi Miller | 1986 |
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
Brian Gnewuch
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at March Air Force Base Regional Hospital near Riverside, California
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
Active Duty: Served December 1984 through December 1988
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at March Air Force Base Regional Hospital near Riverside, California
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician
Active Duty: Served December 1984 through December 1988
Brian J. Schlote
Class of 1991
National Guard, 2 Years
I was in the Nebraska Army National Guard from April 1990-March 1992. I did Basic Combat Training at FT Bliss (El Paso, TX) in 1990& Advanced Individual Training at FT Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX) in 1991. I was Split Option. I was assigned to HHC 1-134th INF (M) in Omaha and was attached to CO B 1-134th INF (M) in Norfolk. I was a 91A Basic Combat Medic.
Class of 1991
National Guard, 2 Years
I was in the Nebraska Army National Guard from April 1990-March 1992. I did Basic Combat Training at FT Bliss (El Paso, TX) in 1990& Advanced Individual Training at FT Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX) in 1991. I was Split Option. I was assigned to HHC 1-134th INF (M) in Omaha and was attached to CO B 1-134th INF (M) in Norfolk. I was a 91A Basic Combat Medic.
Brian J. Schlote
Class of 1991
Army, 4 Years
After serving for nearly 2 years in the Nebraska Army National Guard, I switched to the US Army. From March 1992-April 1994 I was stationed at McCully Barracks (Wackernheim, Germany) at 5-3 ADA working at the Battalion Aid Station. From April 1994-March 1996 I was stationed at FT Sill (Lawton, OK) working at Reynolds Army Community Hospital first at Family Practice #1 and later in the Ambulance Section all as a 91A/91B Basic Combat Medic/NREMT-B.
Class of 1991
Army, 4 Years
After serving for nearly 2 years in the Nebraska Army National Guard, I switched to the US Army. From March 1992-April 1994 I was stationed at McCully Barracks (Wackernheim, Germany) at 5-3 ADA working at the Battalion Aid Station. From April 1994-March 1996 I was stationed at FT Sill (Lawton, OK) working at Reynolds Army Community Hospital first at Family Practice #1 and later in the Ambulance Section all as a 91A/91B Basic Combat Medic/NREMT-B.
Brianna Kaye Udell
Class of 2009
Army Reserves, 1 Years
Job is 63/91J-Quartermaster & Chemical Equipment Repairer
Class of 2009
Army Reserves, 1 Years
Job is 63/91J-Quartermaster & Chemical Equipment Repairer
Clinton Pendergast
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and was commissioned into the Army Corps of Engineers branch through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Reserve Officers Training program in 1986.
I am currently serving as the Deputy Commander TAD (Fwd), USACE, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. I provide design; construction execution and related engineering services in support of CENTCOM designated activities.
My past assignments include: Fort Wainwright, Alaska as a Vertical Platoon Leader in the 47th Engineer Company (Combat Heavy); Executive Officer in B Company; Assault & Barrier Platoon Leader/HHC XO, and Assistant S3 in the 6th Engineer BN, 6th ID (Light). Follow on assignments included Assistant Division Engineer Staff Officer and Company Commander, 299th EN BN, 4th ID(M), Fort Carson, CO. Company Commander, 567th Separate Engineer Company (Light)(ABN), Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Observer/Controller, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, LA. Installation Management Division Chief, Office of the Program Manager, Saudi Arabia National Guard (OPM-SANG), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Battalion Executive Officer 10th Engineer BN; Brigade Operations Officer Engineer BDE; and Deputy Commander 4th Armor BCT, 3rd ID (M), Fort Stewart, GA. Battalion Commander, Base Support Battalion-North, Area Support Group-Kuwait, Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Deputy Commander Area Support Group-Kuwait, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
I am a graduate of the Engineer BN Officer Pre-Command Course; Army Management Staff College; Command and General Staff Officer Course; Combined Arms and Services Staff School; Engineer Officer Basic & Advance Courses; NBC Officer Course; Ranger School; Sapper Leader Course; Jump Master Course; Airborne Course; Air Assault Course. I also received a Master’s Degree in Program Planning and Adult Education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Decorations and medals include: The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Ribbon with bronze service star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon with numeral five, and the De Fluery Medal, the United States Army Engineer Association. Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and was commissioned into the Army Corps of Engineers branch through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Reserve Officers Training program in 1986.
I am currently serving as the Deputy Commander TAD (Fwd), USACE, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. I provide design; construction execution and related engineering services in support of CENTCOM designated activities.
My past assignments include: Fort Wainwright, Alaska as a Vertical Platoon Leader in the 47th Engineer Company (Combat Heavy); Executive Officer in B Company; Assault & Barrier Platoon Leader/HHC XO, and Assistant S3 in the 6th Engineer BN, 6th ID (Light). Follow on assignments included Assistant Division Engineer Staff Officer and Company Commander, 299th EN BN, 4th ID(M), Fort Carson, CO. Company Commander, 567th Separate Engineer Company (Light)(ABN), Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Observer/Controller, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, LA. Installation Management Division Chief, Office of the Program Manager, Saudi Arabia National Guard (OPM-SANG), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Battalion Executive Officer 10th Engineer BN; Brigade Operations Officer Engineer BDE; and Deputy Commander 4th Armor BCT, 3rd ID (M), Fort Stewart, GA. Battalion Commander, Base Support Battalion-North, Area Support Group-Kuwait, Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Deputy Commander Area Support Group-Kuwait, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
I am a graduate of the Engineer BN Officer Pre-Command Course; Army Management Staff College; Command and General Staff Officer Course; Combined Arms and Services Staff School; Engineer Officer Basic & Advance Courses; NBC Officer Course; Ranger School; Sapper Leader Course; Jump Master Course; Airborne Course; Air Assault Course. I also received a Master’s Degree in Program Planning and Adult Education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Decorations and medals include: The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Ribbon with bronze service star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon with numeral five, and the De Fluery Medal, the United States Army Engineer Association. Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge.
Justin T. Doerr
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Golf Company 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Corp Security Force Company Bangor, Charlie Company 1-134, Echo Company 1-134.
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Golf Company 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Corp Security Force Company Bangor, Charlie Company 1-134, Echo Company 1-134.
Kayne Daudt
Class of 2012
Army, 3 Years
Has served in Korea and currently in Washington
Class of 2012
Army, 3 Years
Has served in Korea and currently in Washington
Larry M Wiegert Jr
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Accomplished Senior Noncommissioned Officer with 22 years of diverse military experience in combat arms and the military intelligence corps.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Accomplished Senior Noncommissioned Officer with 22 years of diverse military experience in combat arms and the military intelligence corps.
Ricky R. Ruth
Class of 1985
National Guard, 38 Years
Joined the NE Army National Guard May 1984 and still currently serving.
Class of 1985
National Guard, 38 Years
Joined the NE Army National Guard May 1984 and still currently serving.
Ron Jensen
Class of 1980
National Guard, 9 Years
9 total years, 3 years active duty
Class of 1980
National Guard, 9 Years
9 total years, 3 years active duty
TRACEY ROBERT WOOD
Class of 1974
Navy, 6 Years
STATIONED AT BALBOA NAVAL HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO AND LATER OAKNOLE NAVAL HOSPITAL OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Class of 1974
Navy, 6 Years
STATIONED AT BALBOA NAVAL HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO AND LATER OAKNOLE NAVAL HOSPITAL OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Travis Jelinek
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Joined army February 2005 currently in the National Guard serving a full time position up in Fort Greely, AK. Scheduled to be back to Nebraska in July when my tour is up here.
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Joined army February 2005 currently in the National Guard serving a full time position up in Fort Greely, AK. Scheduled to be back to Nebraska in July when my tour is up here.
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Our Plainview 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 Plainview High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Plainview are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!