Poland Seminary High School Alumni
Poland, Ohio (OH)

Recent Members
Bob Loblaw | 1987 |
Deborah Boyer | 1990 |
Dominic Pregi | 1991 |
James Raybuck | 2000 |
John Marra | 1996 |
Karen Karen Ahlquist | 1975 |
Marc Sr Digregorio | 1975 |
Randy Davidson | 1978 |
Notable Alumni
William Mckinley |
Helen Murray Free |
Eric A. Spiegel |
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


Betsy Luzik
Class of 2006
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, before being medically retired due to combat related injuries. Highest rank held was Staff Sergeant. SSgt Luzik served in Operation Enduring Freedom deployed to Bagram Afghanistan from 2010-2011. While deployed, SSgt Luzik served on a personal security detail for President Obama. SSgt Luzik was also awarded the Accommodation Medal, Achievement Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
Class of 2006
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, before being medically retired due to combat related injuries. Highest rank held was Staff Sergeant. SSgt Luzik served in Operation Enduring Freedom deployed to Bagram Afghanistan from 2010-2011. While deployed, SSgt Luzik served on a personal security detail for President Obama. SSgt Luzik was also awarded the Accommodation Medal, Achievement Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

CDR(ret) Charles J Gbur Jr, MC, USN
Class of 1980
Navy, 25 Years
Battalion Surgeon 3/25 Marines
Regimental Surgeon 24th Marines
HQMC
CO SCOA
Group Surgeon COMNAVFORKOREA
Class of 1980
Navy, 25 Years
Battalion Surgeon 3/25 Marines
Regimental Surgeon 24th Marines
HQMC
CO SCOA
Group Surgeon COMNAVFORKOREA

Daniel
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Fire Control Tech FTB2(SS) after 2 yrs training stationed aboard Polaris Missle Submarine USS Thomas A Edison SSBN FROM 1972-1976
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Fire Control Tech FTB2(SS) after 2 yrs training stationed aboard Polaris Missle Submarine USS Thomas A Edison SSBN FROM 1972-1976

Gary bowers
Class of 2000
Army, 12 Years
I have been in the Army for 12 years with no reservations of getting out an time soon
Class of 2000
Army, 12 Years
I have been in the Army for 12 years with no reservations of getting out an time soon

Jason Gagliano
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 10 Years
http://ourmilitaryheroes.defense.gov/profiles/gaglianoJ.html
As stated by Father Kevin Keaney
1st Marine Division Chaplain:
"You cannot exaggerate about the Marines. They are convinced to the point of arrogance, that they are the most ferocious fighters on earth - and the amusing thing about it is that they are."
Thanks to all who serve our country!
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 10 Years
http://ourmilitaryheroes.defense.gov/profiles/gaglianoJ.html
As stated by Father Kevin Keaney
1st Marine Division Chaplain:
"You cannot exaggerate about the Marines. They are convinced to the point of arrogance, that they are the most ferocious fighters on earth - and the amusing thing about it is that they are."
Thanks to all who serve our country!

Jim Becker
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in Aug. '68. RVN service 69-70. Infantry Sqd. Leader. Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in Aug. '68. RVN service 69-70. Infantry Sqd. Leader. Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart.

Joseph Bonish III
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently stationed at FT Eustis, Virginia as a training developer for the US Army Aviation Logistics School (USAALS)
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently stationed at FT Eustis, Virginia as a training developer for the US Army Aviation Logistics School (USAALS)

Mariane Soroka Hopkins
Class of 1969
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm I
Class of 1969
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm I

Matt Malenic
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Chief Master Sergeant serving on his 5 tour to the Middle East.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Chief Master Sergeant serving on his 5 tour to the Middle East.

Norman CRAIG Fetters II
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Computer Systems Command
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Computer Systems Command

Pete Smolanovich
Class of 1955
Navy, 2 Years
Served on two aircraft carriers for the duration of
time in USN
Class of 1955
Navy, 2 Years
Served on two aircraft carriers for the duration of
time in USN

Richard Shepas
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
'73-'75. one year in S. Korea. finished with 101st Abn Div.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
'73-'75. one year in S. Korea. finished with 101st Abn Div.

Robert J. Algaier
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Served during Vietnam War as Clinical Specialist and EMT
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Served during Vietnam War as Clinical Specialist and EMT
Alumni Stories

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School News
Poland Football Alumni
The Poland Touchdown Club (the parents organization) is currently organizing the 1st & 10 Alumni Club. We are curre...
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Our Poland Seminary 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 Poland Seminary High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Poland are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!