Rockville High School Alumni
Vernon, Connecticut (CT)
Recent Members
| Glenn Bickford | 2000 |
| John Rizzo | 2003 |
| Lawrence Murphy | 1963 |
| Mary-ellyn Johnson | 1974 |
| Patricia Cowperthwaite | 2004 |
| Paul Northover | 1973 |
| Sam Wheeler | 2021 |
| Thomas Milkie | 1967 |
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
Bonnie J Tierney
Class of 1973
Air Force, 19 Years
Served on active duty both in the enlisted and officer ranks. Entered the Air Force during the end of the Vietnam conflict and served in the enlisted ranks for eight years. Was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in January 1981 and remained on active duty until September 11, 1992. Some of my assignments included serving as a Section Commander for several squadrons to include, Civil Engineering; Field Maintenance and an Aerial Port Squadron. Served as an Executive Officer to the Rhein Main Air Base, Frankfurt, Germany, Wing Commander. During my assignment in Germany, I was one of the officers responsible for the identification and processing of the 241 Marines, Sailors and Soldiers who were tragically murdered during the Bombing of the Beirut Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23, 1983. I served several years overseas to include, the Philippines, Germany, England and several stateside assignments. My awards and decorations include, twice awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, twice awarded the Commendation Medal; Presidential Unit Citation Award; Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters and National Defense Service Medal. During my nineteen years on active duty, I was selected as the Military Woman of the Year; received recognition for the Best Civil Engineering Squadron in the Air Force and culminated my career with receiving The Best Child Care Center in the Air Force; 12 Outstanding Unit Awards while serving as the Director of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. As the Mobility Officer for the 509th Tactical Fighter Squadron at RAF Bentwaters in Europe, I travelled to a host of European countries to participate in tri-parte exercises with the British, French and German Air Forces. The photo submitted is taken in front of an A-10 Aircraft when I was a Captain.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 19 Years
Served on active duty both in the enlisted and officer ranks. Entered the Air Force during the end of the Vietnam conflict and served in the enlisted ranks for eight years. Was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in January 1981 and remained on active duty until September 11, 1992. Some of my assignments included serving as a Section Commander for several squadrons to include, Civil Engineering; Field Maintenance and an Aerial Port Squadron. Served as an Executive Officer to the Rhein Main Air Base, Frankfurt, Germany, Wing Commander. During my assignment in Germany, I was one of the officers responsible for the identification and processing of the 241 Marines, Sailors and Soldiers who were tragically murdered during the Bombing of the Beirut Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23, 1983. I served several years overseas to include, the Philippines, Germany, England and several stateside assignments. My awards and decorations include, twice awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, twice awarded the Commendation Medal; Presidential Unit Citation Award; Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters and National Defense Service Medal. During my nineteen years on active duty, I was selected as the Military Woman of the Year; received recognition for the Best Civil Engineering Squadron in the Air Force and culminated my career with receiving The Best Child Care Center in the Air Force; 12 Outstanding Unit Awards while serving as the Director of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. As the Mobility Officer for the 509th Tactical Fighter Squadron at RAF Bentwaters in Europe, I travelled to a host of European countries to participate in tri-parte exercises with the British, French and German Air Forces. The photo submitted is taken in front of an A-10 Aircraft when I was a Captain.
Daniel Morgan
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Counternarcotics Operations - Senior Enlisted Leader. Most recent assignment at Camp Film City Kosovo. 33 Years and counting...Army Strong
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Counternarcotics Operations - Senior Enlisted Leader. Most recent assignment at Camp Film City Kosovo. 33 Years and counting...Army Strong
David O'Brien
Class of 1979
Navy, 9 Years
US Naval Nuclear Power School, class 8105
Nuclear Power Training Unit (Knolls Atomic Power Lab), Windsor, CT
Engineering Lab Technician School
Navy Dive School
Main Propulsion Maintenance Supervisor School
USS Guadalcanal, LPH-7
USS Swordfish, SSN 579
Maintenance Training Group, NPTU Windsor, CT
Master Training Specialist
Machinist Mate First Class, Submarines, Navy Diver
Class of 1979
Navy, 9 Years
US Naval Nuclear Power School, class 8105
Nuclear Power Training Unit (Knolls Atomic Power Lab), Windsor, CT
Engineering Lab Technician School
Navy Dive School
Main Propulsion Maintenance Supervisor School
USS Guadalcanal, LPH-7
USS Swordfish, SSN 579
Maintenance Training Group, NPTU Windsor, CT
Master Training Specialist
Machinist Mate First Class, Submarines, Navy Diver
David W Dezso
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Served in 6th Fleet,(Med) on board USS Albany CG10 and USS W V Sims FFG1059
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Served in 6th Fleet,(Med) on board USS Albany CG10 and USS W V Sims FFG1059
Dick MacDougall
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Company "B" 319th USASA Bn. Lubeck, Germany
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Company "B" 319th USASA Bn. Lubeck, Germany
Gerald McKeown
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Medic/Operating Room Tech Served with C Company 326 Medical BN, 101st Airborne and with the 48th Medical BN, Fort Hood Texas and Jungle Operations Training Center, Fort Sherman, Panama
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Medic/Operating Room Tech Served with C Company 326 Medical BN, 101st Airborne and with the 48th Medical BN, Fort Hood Texas and Jungle Operations Training Center, Fort Sherman, Panama
Harold E. Robinson
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in medical facilities at various bases in the U.S., Germany and England. Worked in the medicl supply field the whole time except for two years when I was the First Sergeant at a clinic in England.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in medical facilities at various bases in the U.S., Germany and England. Worked in the medicl supply field the whole time except for two years when I was the First Sergeant at a clinic in England.
jaimeson pollen
Class of 2008
Navy, 6 Years
currently serving aviation ordnanceman. been on three combat deployments.
Class of 2008
Navy, 6 Years
currently serving aviation ordnanceman. been on three combat deployments.
James Doolady
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently serving in the USAF as Chief Master Sergeant. He has been serving for over 25 years in various aircraft maintenance units; which have taken him to Florida, Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, the Republic of Korea and Germany. He was deployed during Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his service he has received numerous awards & decorations.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently serving in the USAF as Chief Master Sergeant. He has been serving for over 25 years in various aircraft maintenance units; which have taken him to Florida, Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, the Republic of Korea and Germany. He was deployed during Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his service he has received numerous awards & decorations.
Joseph Baddeley
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served overseas in Europe, Texas,and Montana. Veteran during the Cold War and Desert Storm. Military Instructor at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Tx.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served overseas in Europe, Texas,and Montana. Veteran during the Cold War and Desert Storm. Military Instructor at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Tx.
MICHAEL SATERNIS
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
1979-1983
TYNDALL AFB
PANAMA CITY FL
AFSC-462
RANK -SGT
HONORABLE DISCHARGE 1983
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
1979-1983
TYNDALL AFB
PANAMA CITY FL
AFSC-462
RANK -SGT
HONORABLE DISCHARGE 1983
Richard McCarthy
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
U.S.Army from the 82nd Airborne to 1st Special Forces Group
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
U.S.Army from the 82nd Airborne to 1st Special Forces Group
Richard McCarthy
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 82nd Airborne; XVIII Airborne Corps; 205th Military Intelligence Brigade LRSD, 1st Special Forces Group Airborne
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 82nd Airborne; XVIII Airborne Corps; 205th Military Intelligence Brigade LRSD, 1st Special Forces Group Airborne
Russ Hoermann
Class of 1975
Army, 21 Years
MP, Logistics, LPN.
Desert Storm, Iraq Freedom,
Disabled Vet. from Iraq.
Class of 1975
Army, 21 Years
MP, Logistics, LPN.
Desert Storm, Iraq Freedom,
Disabled Vet. from Iraq.
Steven Parker
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Marine Corp. for 22 years and retired as Master Sergeant. During his service he was deployed during the Gulf War and Iraqi War. Most of his service was in the South Pacific in supply and logistics and 3 years as an inspector.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Marine Corp. for 22 years and retired as Master Sergeant. During his service he was deployed during the Gulf War and Iraqi War. Most of his service was in the South Pacific in supply and logistics and 3 years as an inspector.
TED MARTIN
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
USS MIDWAY CVA-41 USS SALISBURY SOUND AV-13 USS RANGER CVA-61 USS SANTA BARBERA AE-28 USS TRIPPE FF-1075 NAS BRUNSWICK ME. NAVSTA CHARLESTON SC
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
USS MIDWAY CVA-41 USS SALISBURY SOUND AV-13 USS RANGER CVA-61 USS SANTA BARBERA AE-28 USS TRIPPE FF-1075 NAS BRUNSWICK ME. NAVSTA CHARLESTON SC
Thomas Milkie
Class of 1967
Army, 6 Years
ROTC Officer in MI, served 2 yrs active duty in electronic intelligence and 4 yrs reserve duty in tactical intelligence.
Class of 1967
Army, 6 Years
ROTC Officer in MI, served 2 yrs active duty in electronic intelligence and 4 yrs reserve duty in tactical intelligence.
William Fanelli
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed aboard the USS McCandless DE1084/FF1084
Cruised to the Middle East , North Altantic, and the Mediterranean
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed aboard the USS McCandless DE1084/FF1084
Cruised to the Middle East , North Altantic, and the Mediterranean
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Our Rockville 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 Rockville High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Vernon are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!