Polson High School Alumni
Polson, Montana (MT)

Recent Members
Albert Knutson | 1974 |
Alex Gottwig | 1965 |
Jerry Kaercher4 | 1965 |
Kreg Kreg Whittig | 1980 |
Misti Smith Eschbach | 1991 |
Nathan Burkhart | 1993 |
Theresa Dunham | 1975 |
Tiffany Gimbel | 2000 |
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

Allan L. David
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Joined in 1989 served at several bases around the world and currently planning retirement from Joint Base Lewis McChord Washington State.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Joined in 1989 served at several bases around the world and currently planning retirement from Joint Base Lewis McChord Washington State.


Gary E. Maas
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
U.S. Army Signal Corp. Was in Germany from Sept. 1960 thru Sept 1966 on a radio relay station for communications system from Bremerhaunan to Italy.
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
U.S. Army Signal Corp. Was in Germany from Sept. 1960 thru Sept 1966 on a radio relay station for communications system from Bremerhaunan to Italy.

Gary E. Maas
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
Served from June 1960 until September 1966
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
Served from June 1960 until September 1966


James E. Kent Jr.
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I served in the Marines from 1989 - 1993 I was stationed at various bases
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I served in the Marines from 1989 - 1993 I was stationed at various bases

Jamie Hogsett
Class of 1999
Air Force, 13 Years
Served 13 years Active Duty in the AF
Class of 1999
Air Force, 13 Years
Served 13 years Active Duty in the AF

Jerry Jorgenson
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Pilot, 23 years of service, retired.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Pilot, 23 years of service, retired.

John Seines
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pilot: C7A served in SouthEast Asia, special missions / C-141 instructor/flight examiner / commander special activities
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pilot: C7A served in SouthEast Asia, special missions / C-141 instructor/flight examiner / commander special activities


Larry Jones
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Served aboard 3 Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers; USS CARL VINSON CVN-70, USS NIMITZ CVN-68 AND USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72 (2 TOURS) Completed a Successful tour in Great Falls Montana as s Recruiter. 3 Years in Hawaii at NAS Barbers Point and 3 Years as a Aircraft Firefighting Instructor at NAS Whidby Island Washington.
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Served aboard 3 Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers; USS CARL VINSON CVN-70, USS NIMITZ CVN-68 AND USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72 (2 TOURS) Completed a Successful tour in Great Falls Montana as s Recruiter. 3 Years in Hawaii at NAS Barbers Point and 3 Years as a Aircraft Firefighting Instructor at NAS Whidby Island Washington.

Laura Fisk-Ware
Class of 2000
Army, 2 Years
I served 2 1/2 years in the Army. I was stationed in Ansbach, Germany. I was assigned to 6th Battalion 52 ADA 69th Air Defense BDE 549th Maintenace Company. I was in Ansbach, Germany for over 5 years!!
Class of 2000
Army, 2 Years
I served 2 1/2 years in the Army. I was stationed in Ansbach, Germany. I was assigned to 6th Battalion 52 ADA 69th Air Defense BDE 549th Maintenace Company. I was in Ansbach, Germany for over 5 years!!

MARK EVERTZ
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
I SPENT TIME AT MALSTROM IN GREAT FALLS AND VIETNAM AND BEALE AFB IN CALIFORNIA. I WORKED ON JET FIGHTERS INCLUDING THE F-106 AND F-4 AND SR-71.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
I SPENT TIME AT MALSTROM IN GREAT FALLS AND VIETNAM AND BEALE AFB IN CALIFORNIA. I WORKED ON JET FIGHTERS INCLUDING THE F-106 AND F-4 AND SR-71.

Michael E. Pierce
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electro/Environmental Systems Tech, Worked B-52's, KCA, ECA, ECC 135's, F-16's, C-5's, and C-130's. 4 tours in the Pacific, 1 tour in Europe, and 5 bases in the states. Desert Shield/Storm- Aug 90 - Mar 91.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electro/Environmental Systems Tech, Worked B-52's, KCA, ECA, ECC 135's, F-16's, C-5's, and C-130's. 4 tours in the Pacific, 1 tour in Europe, and 5 bases in the states. Desert Shield/Storm- Aug 90 - Mar 91.

Michael Fay
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1984. Commissioned 1993. Retired 2006. Served on four ships and with one SEAL Team. Deployed six times to the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf including Operation Enduring Freedom right after 9/11.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1984. Commissioned 1993. Retired 2006. Served on four ships and with one SEAL Team. Deployed six times to the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf including Operation Enduring Freedom right after 9/11.

Nate Finley
Class of 1984
Navy, 7 Years
I was stationed on board the USS Camden for 3 years. I was active reserve for 4 years and was called back to active duty during Desert Storm. While on active duty I worked on the flight deck with the chinook 46 helicopters.
Class of 1984
Navy, 7 Years
I was stationed on board the USS Camden for 3 years. I was active reserve for 4 years and was called back to active duty during Desert Storm. While on active duty I worked on the flight deck with the chinook 46 helicopters.

Richard Seibert
Class of 1977
Air Force, 5 Years
Served in the Air Force from 1979 - 1984. Was stationed at RAF Bentwaters, United Kingdom and Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT
Class of 1977
Air Force, 5 Years
Served in the Air Force from 1979 - 1984. Was stationed at RAF Bentwaters, United Kingdom and Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT

Rick Moderie
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Military Policeman, Investigator and Platoon Sergeant. Served mostly in Germany with CONUS posts of Ft. Hood, Ft. Devens and Ft. Huachuca mixed in between.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Military Policeman, Investigator and Platoon Sergeant. Served mostly in Germany with CONUS posts of Ft. Hood, Ft. Devens and Ft. Huachuca mixed in between.

Ron Benson
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
1962-1989................Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician/Supervisor/Manager for 17 years............AF Recruiter for 5 years (two in Missoula)............First Sergeant for 5 years. Overseas assignments include: Phillipines, Vietnam (2), Germany and the Azores.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
1962-1989................Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician/Supervisor/Manager for 17 years............AF Recruiter for 5 years (two in Missoula)............First Sergeant for 5 years. Overseas assignments include: Phillipines, Vietnam (2), Germany and the Azores.
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Our Polson 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 Polson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Polson are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!