Princess Anne High School Alumni
Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA)

Recent Members
David Willett | 1964 |
Dianne Brannan | 1958 |
Linda Gossett | 1967 |
Lynn Morrison | 1967 |
Mike Sabin | 1969 |
Vaughn Sanderson | 2015 |
William Goebel | 1990 |
Woody Mcfaden | 1975 |
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

Arch Arthur
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Weapon systems officer, F4. Served in operational fighter squadrons from 1969 to 1981, including a tour Da Nang AB, Vietnam in 1971-1972. Shot down 28 April 72 by an optically guided SA-2. Rescued under fire by the bravest people on Earth - Jolly Green Giants.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Weapon systems officer, F4. Served in operational fighter squadrons from 1969 to 1981, including a tour Da Nang AB, Vietnam in 1971-1972. Shot down 28 April 72 by an optically guided SA-2. Rescued under fire by the bravest people on Earth - Jolly Green Giants.

Bruce A. Terry
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
Medevac Helo pilot in Vietnam. Instructor pilot after return from Vietnam.
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
Medevac Helo pilot in Vietnam. Instructor pilot after return from Vietnam.

Carol A. "Barkley" West
Class of 1972
Army, 2 Years
Basic @ Fort McCellen Alabama, medic (91C10) @ Fort Sam Houstn, Texas and AIT (91C20) LPN @ Fort Belvoir, VA. Also, I played with an Army combo @ the officer's clubs and various locations. I received the Viet Nam service ribbon and a commendation from the CO of the Fort Sam Houston Hospital for work performen in the Children's Critical Burn Unit
Class of 1972
Army, 2 Years
Basic @ Fort McCellen Alabama, medic (91C10) @ Fort Sam Houstn, Texas and AIT (91C20) LPN @ Fort Belvoir, VA. Also, I played with an Army combo @ the officer's clubs and various locations. I received the Viet Nam service ribbon and a commendation from the CO of the Fort Sam Houston Hospital for work performen in the Children's Critical Burn Unit

Charles E (Eddie) Brown
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
I enlisted immediately out of high school. I was trained as a North Vietnamese linguist and had two tours in Southeast Asia. I flew 32 combat missions and was later stationed in Da Nang (6924thSS). I earned two Air Medals, multiple Air Force Comendation Medals and multiple V's for valor. I wrapped up my four year tour at NSA and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
I enlisted immediately out of high school. I was trained as a North Vietnamese linguist and had two tours in Southeast Asia. I flew 32 combat missions and was later stationed in Da Nang (6924thSS). I earned two Air Medals, multiple Air Force Comendation Medals and multiple V's for valor. I wrapped up my four year tour at NSA and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

Chester (Rob) Robbins
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
B-52 Gunner 4 years
KC-135A Boom Operator 6 years
KC-10A Boom Operator 10 years
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
B-52 Gunner 4 years
KC-135A Boom Operator 6 years
KC-10A Boom Operator 10 years

Denise Altomari
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
Power Generation Equipment Repairer (52-D)
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
Power Generation Equipment Repairer (52-D)

Donald Dougherty
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Texas, Panama, New Jersey (twice), Germany, and numerous worldwide deployments
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Texas, Panama, New Jersey (twice), Germany, and numerous worldwide deployments

Gary Braswell
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Commissioned in the USAF in June 1969 (via AFROTC) upon graduation from VMI. Served as an administrative officer in Germany, Korea, VA, IL. After retirement in 1989, taught social studies at John Handley High School, Winchester, VA, 1991-2004. Currently a substitute teacher in Frederick County, VA
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Commissioned in the USAF in June 1969 (via AFROTC) upon graduation from VMI. Served as an administrative officer in Germany, Korea, VA, IL. After retirement in 1989, taught social studies at John Handley High School, Winchester, VA, 1991-2004. Currently a substitute teacher in Frederick County, VA

Gary E. White
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
NCOIC Alert Force Vehicle Fleet @ Beale AFB. Computer Programmer @ SAC HQ Offutt AFB. Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselor @ Space Command HQ Peterson AFB and Ramstein AFB.
A.S. Social Sciences, A.S. Computer Technology, B.A. Psychology, M.Ed. Education.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
NCOIC Alert Force Vehicle Fleet @ Beale AFB. Computer Programmer @ SAC HQ Offutt AFB. Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselor @ Space Command HQ Peterson AFB and Ramstein AFB.
A.S. Social Sciences, A.S. Computer Technology, B.A. Psychology, M.Ed. Education.


Greg Fay
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Drafted… Vietnam era… overseas… England… Germany.. thankful to serve my country..
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Drafted… Vietnam era… overseas… England… Germany.. thankful to serve my country..

Harold Gaskill
Class of 1974
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
1990-2010, retired as Chief Builder...that's a "SEABEE" rating. The NAVY and USMC construction co. NCHB-10,COMNAVELSG Staff, NMCB-23
Class of 1974
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
1990-2010, retired as Chief Builder...that's a "SEABEE" rating. The NAVY and USMC construction co. NCHB-10,COMNAVELSG Staff, NMCB-23

Harold Gaskill
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
20 years, 01 JUN 2010...all in NAVY RESERVE
Served with Cargo Handling Bat, NMCB 23
Retired as BUC
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
20 years, 01 JUN 2010...all in NAVY RESERVE
Served with Cargo Handling Bat, NMCB 23
Retired as BUC

James Griffith Jones
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Served aboard the USS Joseph Hewes DE 1078. Stationed at Newport RI & Charleston SC. Toes in the Med & Middle Easr
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Served aboard the USS Joseph Hewes DE 1078. Stationed at Newport RI & Charleston SC. Toes in the Med & Middle Easr

Jane Ordonio-Baum
Class of 1974
Air Force, 8 Years
+4 years Naval Reserve while finishing my masters degree at Old Dominion University
Class of 1974
Air Force, 8 Years
+4 years Naval Reserve while finishing my masters degree at Old Dominion University

Joh Crandall
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Bad Kreuznach FRG; LSA Anaconda, Iraq
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Bad Kreuznach FRG; LSA Anaconda, Iraq

John Crandall
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Active Duty, US Army National Guard.
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Active Duty, US Army National Guard.



Kyle Rogers
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 2001. Air Traffic Control Senior Chief Petty Officer
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 2001. Air Traffic Control Senior Chief Petty Officer

lindsey simmons
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
recently separated Active duty into the Reserves to accomplish school goals.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
recently separated Active duty into the Reserves to accomplish school goals.

Mark J. Hines
Class of 1983
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
The Marine Corps - Telecommunications Specialist. Also served 3 years in the US Army in the 3rd Armor Division
Class of 1983
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
The Marine Corps - Telecommunications Specialist. Also served 3 years in the US Army in the 3rd Armor Division

Melanie Campbell
Class of 1977
Air Force, 8 Years
Titan II Missile Launch officer stationed at McConnell AFB and Little Rock AFB. Social Actions Officer at Little Rock AFB.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 8 Years
Titan II Missile Launch officer stationed at McConnell AFB and Little Rock AFB. Social Actions Officer at Little Rock AFB.

Paula (Svagdys) Lantzer
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
I was an Army Chemical Officer. Assignments included Fort McClellan, AL; Germany; Fort Leavenworth, KS; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Edgewood, MD and Washington, DC. I retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2003.
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
I was an Army Chemical Officer. Assignments included Fort McClellan, AL; Germany; Fort Leavenworth, KS; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Edgewood, MD and Washington, DC. I retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2003.


Samuel S Moore
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Sebior Chief Sonar Technician surface ships. Saw cruises to the North Atlantic, Vietnam and 3 different times to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. The last time to replace USS Stark and conduct tanker escort services. Stationed in Norfolk, VA; Bath, ME; Mayport, FL; Charleston, SC. Retired and stayed in SC in Feb 1991.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Sebior Chief Sonar Technician surface ships. Saw cruises to the North Atlantic, Vietnam and 3 different times to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. The last time to replace USS Stark and conduct tanker escort services. Stationed in Norfolk, VA; Bath, ME; Mayport, FL; Charleston, SC. Retired and stayed in SC in Feb 1991.

Sean C Alexander
Class of 2008
Air Force, 8 Years
Rescue helicopter engine mechanic
Class of 2008
Air Force, 8 Years
Rescue helicopter engine mechanic

SKIP BAZINET
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
SPC4 67U20 CHINOOK HELICOPTER MECHANIC,
VIETNAM 1970-1971
WEST GERMANY 1971-1972
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
SPC4 67U20 CHINOOK HELICOPTER MECHANIC,
VIETNAM 1970-1971
WEST GERMANY 1971-1972

Stephen Robert Smith
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Joined immediately after school. Light Weapons Infantry MOS, Airborne Ranger
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Joined immediately after school. Light Weapons Infantry MOS, Airborne Ranger

Timothy H Holmes
Class of 1963
Air Force, 26 Years
Viet Nam Vet 1971-72.
Completed requirements for Operation Bootstrap and attended and graduated University of Nebraska @ Omaha, 1976.
Commissioned 2LT USAF Medical Service Corps same year. Retired from USAF, 1990 with the rank of Major. Held various consulting positions 1990-2005. Currently residing in the Native American state of New Mexico and spend the majority of time traveling the world.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 26 Years
Viet Nam Vet 1971-72.
Completed requirements for Operation Bootstrap and attended and graduated University of Nebraska @ Omaha, 1976.
Commissioned 2LT USAF Medical Service Corps same year. Retired from USAF, 1990 with the rank of Major. Held various consulting positions 1990-2005. Currently residing in the Native American state of New Mexico and spend the majority of time traveling the world.
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Our Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Virginia Beach are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!