Raytown High School Alumni
Raytown, Missouri (MO)
Recent Members
| Cindy Ridenour | 1966 |
| Janee Graves | 2022 |
| Jenny Emma | 2023 |
| Joyce Lynaugh | 1974 |
| Mary A Seutter Mary A Seutter | 2001 |
| Robert Leslie | 1988 |
| Ron Forristal Ron Forristal | 1989 |
| Tim Peters | 1967 |
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
Have you lost your Raytown High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Bluejays lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
awndra smith
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
i'm at my first duty station in iwakun,i japan
Class of 2007
Marine Corps, 1 Years
i'm at my first duty station in iwakun,i japan
Billy E. Hammers
Class of 1969
Air Force, 8 Years
Served at Lackland AFB, Shepherd AFB, Cam Rahn Bay AB, RVN, Moody AFB
Class of 1969
Air Force, 8 Years
Served at Lackland AFB, Shepherd AFB, Cam Rahn Bay AB, RVN, Moody AFB
Brian Schmidt
Class of 2001
Army, 9 Years
Joined before we graduated. Has since spent 14 months in Baghdad Iraq and soon will be doing a tour in Afghanistan
Class of 2001
Army, 9 Years
Joined before we graduated. Has since spent 14 months in Baghdad Iraq and soon will be doing a tour in Afghanistan
Dustin Stackhouse
Class of 2005
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Deployed to Bagram Afghanistan and preparing to deploy to Balad Iraq
Class of 2005
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Deployed to Bagram Afghanistan and preparing to deploy to Balad Iraq
Frank J Greene MD
Class of 1954
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted after I finished my psychiatric training. I graduated medical school in 1964. I was chief of Psychiatry for all the armed forces in Korea, 1968-1969 at the 121st evacuation hospital.
Class of 1954
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted after I finished my psychiatric training. I graduated medical school in 1964. I was chief of Psychiatry for all the armed forces in Korea, 1968-1969 at the 121st evacuation hospital.
Fred Crigler
Class of 1959
Air Force, 12 Years
KC=135A, RC-135M&V Navigator. 6+ years flying combat missions in the Vietnam Combat Zone,
Class of 1959
Air Force, 12 Years
KC=135A, RC-135M&V Navigator. 6+ years flying combat missions in the Vietnam Combat Zone,
Jay W. Gradinger
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Commissioned in 1974 through the ROTC Program at Central Missouri State University, 12 years active duty as a Field Artillery/MP Officer in Korea,, Germany, Central America and various bases in the US. Entered the Kansas National Guard in 1987 as a Field Artillery Officer and also served in MI positions. Retired in 1997.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Commissioned in 1974 through the ROTC Program at Central Missouri State University, 12 years active duty as a Field Artillery/MP Officer in Korea,, Germany, Central America and various bases in the US. Entered the Kansas National Guard in 1987 as a Field Artillery Officer and also served in MI positions. Retired in 1997.
John Klasinski
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
Served 5 years in U.S.Air Force and 1 year in Veitnam.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
Served 5 years in U.S.Air Force and 1 year in Veitnam.
John Klasinski
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
Spent 1 year in Veitnam, 4 years in states as a aircraft fuel mechanic.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 5 Years
Spent 1 year in Veitnam, 4 years in states as a aircraft fuel mechanic.
Kabrena Sanders
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I served in Japan, Korea, and North Carolina.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I served in Japan, Korea, and North Carolina.
Ralph L. Burkhart
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Airborne Ranger served in Vietnam, Korea, Panama, Germany, Bosnia and other locations throughout the United States.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Airborne Ranger served in Vietnam, Korea, Panama, Germany, Bosnia and other locations throughout the United States.
Ron Forristal
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 17 Years
Has served for the last seventeen almost eighteen years deplying numerous times. Has served in the Gulg War 90-91, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003, and 2005, and is now currently deployed to Afganistan.
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 17 Years
Has served for the last seventeen almost eighteen years deplying numerous times. Has served in the Gulg War 90-91, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003, and 2005, and is now currently deployed to Afganistan.
Ron Jacobs
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Combat Arms (Armor) Various duty locations' through out the world, entered Military Sept 18,1967,Retired May 31, 1992.
After retirement worked for General Dynamic's and Lockheed Martin, Training soldiers both outside US and in the US.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Combat Arms (Armor) Various duty locations' through out the world, entered Military Sept 18,1967,Retired May 31, 1992.
After retirement worked for General Dynamic's and Lockheed Martin, Training soldiers both outside US and in the US.
Ronald R Patterson
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
Army/Air Force Missile Command Headquarters Europe (Germany )
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
Army/Air Force Missile Command Headquarters Europe (Germany )
Steve Mandell
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
US Naval Reserve-Boot Camp Great Lakes '69, Hospital Corps School San Diego '70, Naval Hospital Millington, Tennessee till '72. Chief Petty-officer '86, Commissioned Nurse Corps Officer '87, Operation Desert Shield-Desert Storm '90. Retired (04) LCDR-Lieutenant Commander '98 (27 yrs 4 mo service)
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
US Naval Reserve-Boot Camp Great Lakes '69, Hospital Corps School San Diego '70, Naval Hospital Millington, Tennessee till '72. Chief Petty-officer '86, Commissioned Nurse Corps Officer '87, Operation Desert Shield-Desert Storm '90. Retired (04) LCDR-Lieutenant Commander '98 (27 yrs 4 mo service)
Steve Mandell, CRNA
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
E-1 to E-7 (Chief), Ensign (O-1) to Lieutenant Commander (O-4), Great Lakes, IL bootcamp, San Diego Hospital Corps School, Naval Hospital Millington, TN, Operation Desert Shield/Storm onboard the USHS Comfort in the Persian Gulf.
Retired 1998 with 27 yrs 4 mo.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
E-1 to E-7 (Chief), Ensign (O-1) to Lieutenant Commander (O-4), Great Lakes, IL bootcamp, San Diego Hospital Corps School, Naval Hospital Millington, TN, Operation Desert Shield/Storm onboard the USHS Comfort in the Persian Gulf.
Retired 1998 with 27 yrs 4 mo.
Thomas Ainsworth
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Public Affairs, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Print and Photo Journalism, Media and Community Relations
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Public Affairs, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Print and Photo Journalism, Media and Community Relations
Thomas J Arni
Class of 1962
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Retired LTC, 20 years service with the 5503rd
Hospital
Class of 1962
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Retired LTC, 20 years service with the 5503rd
Hospital
William Douglas Fristoe
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Commissioned 2nd LT USAR Artillery, September 26, 1967. Served in Viet Nam 1968-1969 as a forward artillery observer with the 1st Infantry Divisoin. Wounded in action March 22, 1969.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Commissioned 2nd LT USAR Artillery, September 26, 1967. Served in Viet Nam 1968-1969 as a forward artillery observer with the 1st Infantry Divisoin. Wounded in action March 22, 1969.
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School News
HARRY R. KNOWLES, Class of 1961
Thank you for your service. Our country is indebted to you
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Our Raytown 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 Raytown High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Raytown are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!