Roy C. Ketcham High School Alumni
Wappingers Falls, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Carl Fiorito | 1993 |
| Edward Kompass | 1965 |
| Jeffery Dahmer | 2008 |
| Judith Nolan | 1967 |
| Kyle Wyskida | 2016 |
| Sandi Love | 2020 |
| Tabi Werner | 1974 |
| Thomas Kanarsky | 1974 |
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
Albert J Grecco
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Captain Albert J. Grecco is a native of Poughkeepsie, New York. He is a 1982 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and was commissioned.
After initial Surface Warfare training in Newport, RI, Captain Grecco was stationed aboard USS KING (DDG 41) where he served as Gunnery Officer and TERRIER Missile Officer, and completed a 1984 deployment to the Persian Gulf. He entered the Weapon Systems Engineering program at the Naval Postgraduate School, became an Engineering Duty Officer, and graduated in 1988 with a Masters of Science in Engineering Science.
Captain Grecco has served in acquisition and engineering assignments in both headquarters and the field. He served as a Project Officer at the Naval Ship Weapon Systems Engineering Station, where he led the Developmental Testing of Mk 92 Mod 6 Firecontrol system on USS INGRAHAM (FFG 61). His headquarter assignments have included tours as Technical Director for the NAVSEA Surveillance Systems Subgroup (SEA 62X), and as a Ship Self-Defense Systems Engineer in the Program Executive Office, Theater Air Defense.
Captain Grecco returned to sea to serve as Combat Systems Officer, USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47), where he completed a 1995 deployment to Sixth Fleet and conducted EASTPAC counter-narcotic operations.
He was assigned to the Program Executive Office, DD 21 and Associated Programs and served as the first Combat Systems Officer for the DD 21 Program. Subsequent assignments included tours in the Program Executive Office, Theater Surface Combatants as the Aegis Shipbuilding Combat Systems, Test and Trials Officer (PMS 400D5) and Aegis Combat Systems Engineer (PMS 400B3), and as the DD(X) Warfare Systems Engineer in the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems. Captain Grecco was selected as the Program Manager and Technical Director for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System where his program accrued an unequaled record of successful exoatmospheric intercepts to include the satellite shootdown of a failed U. S. reconnaissance satellite that posed a danger to population centers. His last assignment while on active duty was Major Program Manager for Integrated Combat Systems in the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems. Since retiring in January 2011, he has been employed by Mission Solutions Engineering, LLC as the Vice President for Strategy and Business Development.
Captain Grecco's personal decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit with gold star; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with gold star; Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars; Navy Achievement Medal; NATO medal; and is the 2009 recipient of the American Society of Naval Engineers Gold Medal Award. He is married to the former Lacy Williams of Norfolk, Virginia and has two daughters.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Captain Albert J. Grecco is a native of Poughkeepsie, New York. He is a 1982 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and was commissioned.
After initial Surface Warfare training in Newport, RI, Captain Grecco was stationed aboard USS KING (DDG 41) where he served as Gunnery Officer and TERRIER Missile Officer, and completed a 1984 deployment to the Persian Gulf. He entered the Weapon Systems Engineering program at the Naval Postgraduate School, became an Engineering Duty Officer, and graduated in 1988 with a Masters of Science in Engineering Science.
Captain Grecco has served in acquisition and engineering assignments in both headquarters and the field. He served as a Project Officer at the Naval Ship Weapon Systems Engineering Station, where he led the Developmental Testing of Mk 92 Mod 6 Firecontrol system on USS INGRAHAM (FFG 61). His headquarter assignments have included tours as Technical Director for the NAVSEA Surveillance Systems Subgroup (SEA 62X), and as a Ship Self-Defense Systems Engineer in the Program Executive Office, Theater Air Defense.
Captain Grecco returned to sea to serve as Combat Systems Officer, USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47), where he completed a 1995 deployment to Sixth Fleet and conducted EASTPAC counter-narcotic operations.
He was assigned to the Program Executive Office, DD 21 and Associated Programs and served as the first Combat Systems Officer for the DD 21 Program. Subsequent assignments included tours in the Program Executive Office, Theater Surface Combatants as the Aegis Shipbuilding Combat Systems, Test and Trials Officer (PMS 400D5) and Aegis Combat Systems Engineer (PMS 400B3), and as the DD(X) Warfare Systems Engineer in the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems. Captain Grecco was selected as the Program Manager and Technical Director for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System where his program accrued an unequaled record of successful exoatmospheric intercepts to include the satellite shootdown of a failed U. S. reconnaissance satellite that posed a danger to population centers. His last assignment while on active duty was Major Program Manager for Integrated Combat Systems in the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems. Since retiring in January 2011, he has been employed by Mission Solutions Engineering, LLC as the Vice President for Strategy and Business Development.
Captain Grecco's personal decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit with gold star; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with gold star; Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars; Navy Achievement Medal; NATO medal; and is the 2009 recipient of the American Society of Naval Engineers Gold Medal Award. He is married to the former Lacy Williams of Norfolk, Virginia and has two daughters.
ANDREW (Andy) PUCEK
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Over 5 years active duty. Vietnam Veteran (1965-66).
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Over 5 years active duty. Vietnam Veteran (1965-66).
Charles H Bate Jr
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a 33T Electronic Warfare Tactical Systems Repairer. Saved a Fellow Soldiers Life during a training exercise in Panama. Served as a Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Battalion Maintenance Supervisor, and 1SG. Deployed to El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, and Haiti.was the rear Detachment 1SG for Kosovo SFOR 4 and OIF for HHOC 101st MI BN Wurzburg, Germany.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a 33T Electronic Warfare Tactical Systems Repairer. Saved a Fellow Soldiers Life during a training exercise in Panama. Served as a Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Battalion Maintenance Supervisor, and 1SG. Deployed to El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, and Haiti.was the rear Detachment 1SG for Kosovo SFOR 4 and OIF for HHOC 101st MI BN Wurzburg, Germany.
Dave Bennett
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Served nearly 40 yrs, Oct '68 - Jul '08. Enlisted service E1 - CPO, Chief Warrant service CWO2 & CWO3, LDO Commissioned service retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Stationed at NAS Lakehurst,NJ; NAS Barbers Point,Hi; NAS Jax,FL; NAS Roosevelt Roads,PR; NAS Bermuda; NAS Cecil Fld,FL; NAS Pensacola,FL; NAS Glenview,IL; NAS GTMO,Cuba; NAS Sigonella,Sicily; NAF Atsugi,Japan; NAS Brunswick,Me; NASJRB Willow Grove,Pa.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Served nearly 40 yrs, Oct '68 - Jul '08. Enlisted service E1 - CPO, Chief Warrant service CWO2 & CWO3, LDO Commissioned service retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Stationed at NAS Lakehurst,NJ; NAS Barbers Point,Hi; NAS Jax,FL; NAS Roosevelt Roads,PR; NAS Bermuda; NAS Cecil Fld,FL; NAS Pensacola,FL; NAS Glenview,IL; NAS GTMO,Cuba; NAS Sigonella,Sicily; NAF Atsugi,Japan; NAS Brunswick,Me; NASJRB Willow Grove,Pa.
Eric Johnson
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Joined Regular Army 1980, retired Ft.Carson, Co. in 2000. Served several stateside asssignments. Most of my duty was overseas in several locations. 12 years forward deployed with 1st Armor division. Guarded the Fulda Gap with 1/11 ACR Blackhorse when the wall was still up. Invaded Bosnia in 1995 along with serving in the Gulf War while assigned to 1st Armor Division, 2/68 Armor, Silverlions. Awarded numerous citations and military honors.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Joined Regular Army 1980, retired Ft.Carson, Co. in 2000. Served several stateside asssignments. Most of my duty was overseas in several locations. 12 years forward deployed with 1st Armor division. Guarded the Fulda Gap with 1/11 ACR Blackhorse when the wall was still up. Invaded Bosnia in 1995 along with serving in the Gulf War while assigned to 1st Armor Division, 2/68 Armor, Silverlions. Awarded numerous citations and military honors.
German A. Ortiz
Class of 2002
Air Force, 10 Years
Financial Management Crafstman
Deployed to Afghanistan (2013)
Class of 2002
Air Force, 10 Years
Financial Management Crafstman
Deployed to Afghanistan (2013)
James Dumser Jr
Class of 1997
Marine Corps Reserve, 8 Years
M.O.S. Machine Gunner
Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Responded to NYC for security after the attacks on the World Trade Center.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps Reserve, 8 Years
M.O.S. Machine Gunner
Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Responded to NYC for security after the attacks on the World Trade Center.
Joe Patterson
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Aircraft Engine Mechanic, Naval Aircrewman, Search and Rescue, Master Training Specialist
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Aircraft Engine Mechanic, Naval Aircrewman, Search and Rescue, Master Training Specialist
Laszlo J. Galambos
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Numerous shipboad asignment. Retired with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Numerous shipboad asignment. Retired with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3
Major Richard F Schofield USMC (ret)
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Jan 1983 - Feb 2011.
E1-E7//WO//CWO2//CWO3//CAPT & MAJOR
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Jan 1983 - Feb 2011.
E1-E7//WO//CWO2//CWO3//CAPT & MAJOR
Marc Hennemann
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Intelligence analyst, US Air force, 1973-1994. Stationed in Texas (twice), Colorado (twice), Hawaii (twice), Nebraska, Virginia, South Carolina, Saudi Arabia (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) and Oklahoma. Retired now and proud to have served.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Intelligence analyst, US Air force, 1973-1994. Stationed in Texas (twice), Colorado (twice), Hawaii (twice), Nebraska, Virginia, South Carolina, Saudi Arabia (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) and Oklahoma. Retired now and proud to have served.
Marc Hennemann
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served in Air Force intelligence from 1973-1994, including Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served in Air Force intelligence from 1973-1994, including Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Mark S. LaPlante
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Vet Tech, Stationed ROC, "68-"70, Kelly AFB, "70-"71. Should have stayed in longer.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Vet Tech, Stationed ROC, "68-"70, Kelly AFB, "70-"71. Should have stayed in longer.
Michael N Sawick
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Began as a Communications Center Specialist and ended as a Senior Armor Sergeant
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Began as a Communications Center Specialist and ended as a Senior Armor Sergeant
MICHAEL N SAWICK
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Armor Corps,(tanker), retired as Tank Company First Sergeant
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Armor Corps,(tanker), retired as Tank Company First Sergeant
Philip Barnes
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Served as Electronic Tech on the EA6B Prowler VAQ-133 from 1982 to 1988. Was deployed on USS Enterprise CVN-65 during that time. Made 2 World Cruise on board USS Enterprise.
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Served as Electronic Tech on the EA6B Prowler VAQ-133 from 1982 to 1988. Was deployed on USS Enterprise CVN-65 during that time. Made 2 World Cruise on board USS Enterprise.
Philip G. Barnes
Class of 1980
Navy, 7 Years
VAQ-133 Electronic Warfare Sqaudron stationed at Whidbey Island, Washington. Deployed on board USS Eneterpise CVN-65
Class of 1980
Navy, 7 Years
VAQ-133 Electronic Warfare Sqaudron stationed at Whidbey Island, Washington. Deployed on board USS Eneterpise CVN-65
Reggie Lambright
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Rhonda L. Anderson
Class of 1970
Air Force, 12 Years
1975-1987
Operations System Management
CA, Spain, AZ, Germany, FL
Class of 1970
Air Force, 12 Years
1975-1987
Operations System Management
CA, Spain, AZ, Germany, FL
Robert Shano
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Master Sergeant
Infantry
Regular Army 1968 to 1973
Reenlisted Regular Army 1975 to 1982
Army National Guard 1983 to 1985
Army Reserve 1985 to 1987
Reenlisted Army Reserve 2002 to Present
Most recent deployment: Afghanistan 2007-2008
Previous deployment: Iraq 2004-2005
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Master Sergeant
Infantry
Regular Army 1968 to 1973
Reenlisted Regular Army 1975 to 1982
Army National Guard 1983 to 1985
Army Reserve 1985 to 1987
Reenlisted Army Reserve 2002 to Present
Most recent deployment: Afghanistan 2007-2008
Previous deployment: Iraq 2004-2005
Russell Van Pelt
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Education Specialist at Grand Forks AFB, ND
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Education Specialist at Grand Forks AFB, ND
Sheryl (Pries) Anderson
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
26 years and still serving
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
26 years and still serving
Stephen Manda
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Minuteman Missile System analyst Malmstrom Air Force Basa Great Falls, Montana. Great time of serving our country in beautiful Montana.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Minuteman Missile System analyst Malmstrom Air Force Basa Great Falls, Montana. Great time of serving our country in beautiful Montana.
Stephen Smith
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
Rangers, 2nd Bn 75th Reg. Ft Lewis. Republic of Korea. Tunnel Neutralization team. 3rd infiltration tunnel.
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
Rangers, 2nd Bn 75th Reg. Ft Lewis. Republic of Korea. Tunnel Neutralization team. 3rd infiltration tunnel.
Susan Aivaz Schindler
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
enlisted Jan '79 in delayed entry program. Attended MC boot camp at Parris Island, SC summer of '79. after 2 years in the MC Reserves transitioned to active duty. Received commission as a 2d Lt in the USMC Aug 1986 through the MC Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. Served in units at Yuma, AZ, Quantico, VA, Okinawa, Japan, Kaneohe Bay, HI as a Motor Transport officer. Retired rank of Captain (O-3)
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
enlisted Jan '79 in delayed entry program. Attended MC boot camp at Parris Island, SC summer of '79. after 2 years in the MC Reserves transitioned to active duty. Received commission as a 2d Lt in the USMC Aug 1986 through the MC Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. Served in units at Yuma, AZ, Quantico, VA, Okinawa, Japan, Kaneohe Bay, HI as a Motor Transport officer. Retired rank of Captain (O-3)
Terry Raines
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Basic training Lackland AFB TX 1964
Tech School Amarillo AFB TX 1964-1965
Casstle AFB CA 1965-1966
Ching Chuan Kang AB Taiwan 1966-1968
Williams AFB AZ 1968-1970
Kadena AB Okinawa 1970-1974
Taipei AB Taiwan 1974-1977
Mt Home AFB ID 1977-1978
Kadena AB Okinawa 1978-1984
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Basic training Lackland AFB TX 1964
Tech School Amarillo AFB TX 1964-1965
Casstle AFB CA 1965-1966
Ching Chuan Kang AB Taiwan 1966-1968
Williams AFB AZ 1968-1970
Kadena AB Okinawa 1970-1974
Taipei AB Taiwan 1974-1977
Mt Home AFB ID 1977-1978
Kadena AB Okinawa 1978-1984
william marshall
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
Corpsman.....attached to E.O.D. division....3 tours overseas........
Class of 1976
Navy, 6 Years
Corpsman.....attached to E.O.D. division....3 tours overseas........
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