Portsmouth High School Alumni
Portsmouth, New Hampshire (NH)
Recent Members
| Cindy Fletcher | 1976 |
| Jeff Jeff Haddad | 1981 |
| Jeff Kirouac | 2018 |
| Joanne Paquette | 1971 |
| Maghen Maines | 2024 |
| Paul Paul Horvath | 1977 |
| Scott Walsh Scott Walsh | 1980 |
| Wayne Knight | 1969 |
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
(Kenneth) Barry Hodgdon
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Barry was an Army Sargent, serving 3 years in Germany.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Barry was an Army Sargent, serving 3 years in Germany.
Brian Willey
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 10 Years
C co 2nd Tk Bn Camp Lejuene NC
8th Tk regiment Ft Knox Ky
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 10 Years
C co 2nd Tk Bn Camp Lejuene NC
8th Tk regiment Ft Knox Ky
Chad Faria
Class of 1999
Air Force, 10 Years
Intelligence Analyst still currently serving on Active Duty.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 10 Years
Intelligence Analyst still currently serving on Active Duty.
Claudia (Sweatt) Foss
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20 Years
I’m an Air Force veteran married to a veteran and daughter of a veteran.
I'm retired Lieutenant Colonel, a combat Veteran and public affairs officer who served 20 years in the United States Air Force. I served six months in Iraq with the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad as part of the strategic communication campaign team for Ambassador Bremer. Traveling throughout Iraq, I and other team members met with key Iraqi leaders informing them of the plans to introduce democracy to that country. I served one year in Afghanistan as the spokesperson and chief of public affairs for the commander of the 40 NATO and International Security Force nations, U.S. Army General Dan McNeill and as the military assistant to the spokesperson, Portuguese Army Brigadier General Carlos Branco. I earned my commission and a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and a minor in German from the University of New Hampshire in 1988. My career began as a visual information officer with the Air Force Television Center at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Following a special assignment as chief of visual information for the Department of Defense Armed Forces Inaugural Committee in 1993, I cross trained into public affairs. I served as chief of public affairs for four flying wings. My operational and staff assignments include one Major Command, Department of Defense and Headquarters U.S. Air Force, along with two deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
I retired from active duty in 2009. My husband Colonel Steve Foss retired from the Air Force after 23 years in 2014. We live in Hebron, Ohio.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20 Years
I’m an Air Force veteran married to a veteran and daughter of a veteran.
I'm retired Lieutenant Colonel, a combat Veteran and public affairs officer who served 20 years in the United States Air Force. I served six months in Iraq with the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad as part of the strategic communication campaign team for Ambassador Bremer. Traveling throughout Iraq, I and other team members met with key Iraqi leaders informing them of the plans to introduce democracy to that country. I served one year in Afghanistan as the spokesperson and chief of public affairs for the commander of the 40 NATO and International Security Force nations, U.S. Army General Dan McNeill and as the military assistant to the spokesperson, Portuguese Army Brigadier General Carlos Branco. I earned my commission and a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and a minor in German from the University of New Hampshire in 1988. My career began as a visual information officer with the Air Force Television Center at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Following a special assignment as chief of visual information for the Department of Defense Armed Forces Inaugural Committee in 1993, I cross trained into public affairs. I served as chief of public affairs for four flying wings. My operational and staff assignments include one Major Command, Department of Defense and Headquarters U.S. Air Force, along with two deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
I retired from active duty in 2009. My husband Colonel Steve Foss retired from the Air Force after 23 years in 2014. We live in Hebron, Ohio.
Dana (Hosman) Jones
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted September 1977
Retired October 1997
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted September 1977
Retired October 1997
Deborah Tzrinske
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF 6.5yrs and NH Air National Guard 22yrs.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF 6.5yrs and NH Air National Guard 22yrs.
Don Brian Levy
Class of 1966
Navy, 2 Years
Joined USNR 1965 on 17th birthday. Completed submarine training at New London, Ct. Transferred to USN as Midshipman on her graduation and attended US Naval Academy. Transferred back to USNR and received honorable discharge in 1967 as E-3.
Class of 1966
Navy, 2 Years
Joined USNR 1965 on 17th birthday. Completed submarine training at New London, Ct. Transferred to USN as Midshipman on her graduation and attended US Naval Academy. Transferred back to USNR and received honorable discharge in 1967 as E-3.
Don Levy
Class of 1966
Navy, 3 Years
USNR, Submarine qualified.
US Naval Academy @ Annapolis, MD
Ranks: E-3, Midshipman
Class of 1966
Navy, 3 Years
USNR, Submarine qualified.
US Naval Academy @ Annapolis, MD
Ranks: E-3, Midshipman
Gregory J. Vaughan
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
21 years of service. LtCol USMC. Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Logistics, Acquisition Professional, Program Management
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
21 years of service. LtCol USMC. Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Logistics, Acquisition Professional, Program Management
Jennifer
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Started in the US Army, retired from the New Hampshire Air National Guard with 30 years of service.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Started in the US Army, retired from the New Hampshire Air National Guard with 30 years of service.
Jerome J Kennedy
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Chief Warrant Officer 3
Nuclear Weapons Technician
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Chief Warrant Officer 3
Nuclear Weapons Technician
John Merill
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army Finance School instructor. RVN (Republic Viet Nam) 1968-1969.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army Finance School instructor. RVN (Republic Viet Nam) 1968-1969.
Mark Fulford
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the United Sates Air Force and retired after 23 years. Held positions as Security Police Flight Chief, Education Technician, Training Manger, and Missile Alert Facility Manager.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the United Sates Air Force and retired after 23 years. Held positions as Security Police Flight Chief, Education Technician, Training Manger, and Missile Alert Facility Manager.
Mark White
Class of 1976
Coast Guard, 8 Years
Damage Controlman, 1st class petty officer
Class of 1976
Coast Guard, 8 Years
Damage Controlman, 1st class petty officer
Paul S. Cook
Class of 1969
Army, 4 Years
Life time member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans
Class of 1969
Army, 4 Years
Life time member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans
Philip L. Myers Jr
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Maj Ret
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Maj Ret
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Randy Wasser
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
4.5 years active duty as a Photomate and Aerial Reconnaissance Systems Tech, followed by 18 years of reserves. Eventually an LDO LT.
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
4.5 years active duty as a Photomate and Aerial Reconnaissance Systems Tech, followed by 18 years of reserves. Eventually an LDO LT.
Richard F. Pimentel
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
I was in Field Artillery Operations and Intelligence and served overseas in Korea, Vietnam, Italy, and Germany. In the US I was assigned to Ft. Benning, Ft. Hood, Ft. Sill, and South Bend, IN. I retired in 1985 with the rank of First Sergeant. I also served as a Drill Sergeant and an advisor to a reserve unit. I was awarded the Bronze Star w1OLC, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and other Campaign and Service Medals including the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
I was in Field Artillery Operations and Intelligence and served overseas in Korea, Vietnam, Italy, and Germany. In the US I was assigned to Ft. Benning, Ft. Hood, Ft. Sill, and South Bend, IN. I retired in 1985 with the rank of First Sergeant. I also served as a Drill Sergeant and an advisor to a reserve unit. I was awarded the Bronze Star w1OLC, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and other Campaign and Service Medals including the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Robert Davies
Class of 1989
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Infantry 10th Mountain Division.
1989 - 1992
Veteran Status
Multi-National Forces and Observer Mission 1991
Class of 1989
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Infantry 10th Mountain Division.
1989 - 1992
Veteran Status
Multi-National Forces and Observer Mission 1991
Roland Emerton
Class of 1975
Army, 7 Years
Combat Medic and Social Worker. Served in Germany and Korea.
Class of 1975
Army, 7 Years
Combat Medic and Social Worker. Served in Germany and Korea.
Stephen Hersey
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Radio am 3rd Class, served in Peuto Rico and on the USS Brumby DE 1044. Served 1967 to 1971.......
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Radio am 3rd Class, served in Peuto Rico and on the USS Brumby DE 1044. Served 1967 to 1971.......
Steve Watts
Class of 1967
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Served four years of sea duty including one year tour in Vietnam patrol boats Squadron One Danang RVN 1968-1969
Class of 1967
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Served four years of sea duty including one year tour in Vietnam patrol boats Squadron One Danang RVN 1968-1969
Ted Atwood
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Helicopter Squadron, Japan tour of duty
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Helicopter Squadron, Japan tour of duty
Tim Pendleton
Class of 1972
Air Force, 8 Years
served in the Fire Dept. i am now working in the Fire Dept at Air force Plant 42 Palmdale Ca
Class of 1972
Air Force, 8 Years
served in the Fire Dept. i am now working in the Fire Dept at Air force Plant 42 Palmdale Ca
walter haven johnston
Class of 1962
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
66'-68' E5 USN Seabees RVN. MCB 121
USNR Chaplian Corps 81-96' LCDR. DS/DS 90'-91' 1/25 MAR 1ST MAR Div. KSA& Kuwait
Class of 1962
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
66'-68' E5 USN Seabees RVN. MCB 121
USNR Chaplian Corps 81-96' LCDR. DS/DS 90'-91' 1/25 MAR 1ST MAR Div. KSA& Kuwait
Alumni Stories
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School News
Mr. Wendell's retirement
Way to Go Mr. P...... you were a great choir and music teacher. congrats and good luck to your future.
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Our Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Portsmouth are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!