Salmen High School Alumni
Slidell, Louisiana (LA)
Recent Members
| Adam Ramage | 1995 |
| Clayheiriya Monet Clayheiriya Monet | 2006 |
| Daniel Laurent | 1967 |
| Danielle Mackles | 1994 |
| Jacob Daukins | 2019 |
| Joseph Fletcher Joseph Fletcher | 2005 |
| Kari Hanzalik | 2010 |
| Quinn Mosley | 2018 |
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
1SG Cliff Burgoyne
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as 1SG at Fort Jackson, SC. Stationed at Fort Hood, TX; Fort Richardson, AK; Fort Bragg, NC x2; 5th Ranger Training Battalion, Camp Merrill, GA; Overseas duty Honduras, Thailand, UK, Afghanistan, Iraq x2. Military life is an incredible experience and teaches life lessons. Brother Jeff (MAJ Burgoyne-Salmen Alum) is also currently serving in the Army. Grew up next door to two other Salmen Alums that are also currently serving the military. Shaun and Matt Leland. The only issue with them is that they are part of the Navy!!!!!!! (JARS and SQUIDS)
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as 1SG at Fort Jackson, SC. Stationed at Fort Hood, TX; Fort Richardson, AK; Fort Bragg, NC x2; 5th Ranger Training Battalion, Camp Merrill, GA; Overseas duty Honduras, Thailand, UK, Afghanistan, Iraq x2. Military life is an incredible experience and teaches life lessons. Brother Jeff (MAJ Burgoyne-Salmen Alum) is also currently serving in the Army. Grew up next door to two other Salmen Alums that are also currently serving the military. Shaun and Matt Leland. The only issue with them is that they are part of the Navy!!!!!!! (JARS and SQUIDS)
Albert Daroca
Class of 1996
Army, 16 Years
Currently a Staff Sergeant training Combat Advisors for deployment to Combat Duty
Have served in Iraq 3 times and Korea 1 time
Class of 1996
Army, 16 Years
Currently a Staff Sergeant training Combat Advisors for deployment to Combat Duty
Have served in Iraq 3 times and Korea 1 time
Albert L. Hatley, Jr.
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Machinist Mate / forward engine room, starboard shaft, on both destroyers
USS Putnam DD757 1973 /1974.
USS William C. Lawe DD763 1974 / 1976
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Machinist Mate / forward engine room, starboard shaft, on both destroyers
USS Putnam DD757 1973 /1974.
USS William C. Lawe DD763 1974 / 1976
Charissa Hammontree-Ramp
Class of 1997
Coast Guard, 12 Years
Chief Petty Officer Ramp has served on Coast Guard Cutters out of Key West, FL and Alameda, CA. She also served at Airstation New Orleans during the hurricane. OSC Ramp is currently a Coast Guard Instructor in Northern California. Her primary job description is Search and Rescue Case exectuion, Navigation, Communications, and Law Enforcement.
Class of 1997
Coast Guard, 12 Years
Chief Petty Officer Ramp has served on Coast Guard Cutters out of Key West, FL and Alameda, CA. She also served at Airstation New Orleans during the hurricane. OSC Ramp is currently a Coast Guard Instructor in Northern California. Her primary job description is Search and Rescue Case exectuion, Navigation, Communications, and Law Enforcement.
Charles Cavalier
Class of 1986
Navy, 9 Years
Served aboard the USS San Diego AFS-6 (Norfolk, VA), the USS Harry W. Hill DD-986 (San Diego, CA) and at NAS Fallen (Fallon, NV).
Class of 1986
Navy, 9 Years
Served aboard the USS San Diego AFS-6 (Norfolk, VA), the USS Harry W. Hill DD-986 (San Diego, CA) and at NAS Fallen (Fallon, NV).
David O'Lin
Class of 1992
Army, 6 Years
1993-1996 Ft Benning,Ga. 1/18ing 24inf Div
1994 Oct-Dec. Operation Vigilant Warrior
1996-1997 Camp Stanton, South Korea
1997-1999 Germany
Class of 1992
Army, 6 Years
1993-1996 Ft Benning,Ga. 1/18ing 24inf Div
1994 Oct-Dec. Operation Vigilant Warrior
1996-1997 Camp Stanton, South Korea
1997-1999 Germany
Dean Clakeley
Class of 1982
Navy, 16 Years
GMC(SW)
USS Joseph Strauss DDG-16
USS Benjamin Stoddert DDG-22
USS California CGN-36
Class of 1982
Navy, 16 Years
GMC(SW)
USS Joseph Strauss DDG-16
USS Benjamin Stoddert DDG-22
USS California CGN-36
Duane L. Bell
Class of 1992
Navy, 18 Years
Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, served onboard the USS Tarawa(LHA-1), USS Juneau(LPD-10), USS Dubuque(LPD-8), USS Ponce(LPD-15). Also Joint Medical Group Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and currently serving at Naval Survival Training Institute Pensacola, Florida.
Class of 1992
Navy, 18 Years
Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, served onboard the USS Tarawa(LHA-1), USS Juneau(LPD-10), USS Dubuque(LPD-8), USS Ponce(LPD-15). Also Joint Medical Group Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and currently serving at Naval Survival Training Institute Pensacola, Florida.
Gary Abbott
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6
USS John F. Kenedy CV 67
NTTC Meridian, MS
NTTC Chicago, IL
VAW 120
COMACCLOG Wing Det Norfolk, VA
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6
USS John F. Kenedy CV 67
NTTC Meridian, MS
NTTC Chicago, IL
VAW 120
COMACCLOG Wing Det Norfolk, VA
Gary D. Abbott
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
YEOMAN THIRD CLASS
DUTY STATIONS INCLUDE:
USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 (San Diego, CA)
NTTC Meridian, MS
USS John F. Kenedy CV67 (Mayport, FL)
VAW 120 Greyhawks (Norfolk, VA)
COMACCLOG Wing Det (Norfolk, VA)
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
YEOMAN THIRD CLASS
DUTY STATIONS INCLUDE:
USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 (San Diego, CA)
NTTC Meridian, MS
USS John F. Kenedy CV67 (Mayport, FL)
VAW 120 Greyhawks (Norfolk, VA)
COMACCLOG Wing Det (Norfolk, VA)
Glenn Baham
Class of 1980
Army, 8 Years
Army Ranger, National Security Council Staff--Washington, DC; Combat Tours: Operation Just Cause (Panama), Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Restore Hope Somalia; Bronze Star (w/Valor), Destinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Soldier's Medal.
Class of 1980
Army, 8 Years
Army Ranger, National Security Council Staff--Washington, DC; Combat Tours: Operation Just Cause (Panama), Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Restore Hope Somalia; Bronze Star (w/Valor), Destinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Soldier's Medal.
Jarrod Miller
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
Joined the Air Force right out of high school in 1995. My job title is Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman. My current rank is an E-6/TSgt.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
Joined the Air Force right out of high school in 1995. My job title is Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman. My current rank is an E-6/TSgt.
Jason Geddings
Class of 2002
Air Force, 6 Years
Serving all of the world one country at a time...
Class of 2002
Air Force, 6 Years
Serving all of the world one country at a time...
Jonathan Geddings
Class of 2000
Army, 20 Years
SFC in the Army stationed at FT Bragg.
Class of 2000
Army, 20 Years
SFC in the Army stationed at FT Bragg.
Leasa Comeaux
Class of 1981
Army, 10 Years
Gulf war . 159th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH). Emergency Dept
Class of 1981
Army, 10 Years
Gulf war . 159th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH). Emergency Dept
Matthew Leland
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 17 Years
Matt is a 1st. sgt in the Marines He has served in
Desert Storm and one other time in the middle east. He is now stationed in Okinawah with his family. He will be deployed to Afganistan in May
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 17 Years
Matt is a 1st. sgt in the Marines He has served in
Desert Storm and one other time in the middle east. He is now stationed in Okinawah with his family. He will be deployed to Afganistan in May
Mesha Washington
Class of 2004
Navy, 7 Years
Been in for 7 strong years so far and would like to retire! Geaux Navy!
Class of 2004
Navy, 7 Years
Been in for 7 strong years so far and would like to retire! Geaux Navy!
Nancy Caudill
Class of 1978
Coast Guard, 17 Years
Little bit of everything, recruit commander, boarding party, law enforcement, search and rescue....fun, fun, fun
Class of 1978
Coast Guard, 17 Years
Little bit of everything, recruit commander, boarding party, law enforcement, search and rescue....fun, fun, fun
Ron Hoffman
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served 25 years in the USMC. Retired as a Sergeant Major after 3 consecutive combat tours.
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served 25 years in the USMC. Retired as a Sergeant Major after 3 consecutive combat tours.
Samuel P Hester Jr
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Served my full career in the US Navy SUBMARINE Service. Retired in 1997 at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer E-8. Served in Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Charleston SC, U.K., Kittery Maine, and Kings Bay Ga
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Served my full career in the US Navy SUBMARINE Service. Retired in 1997 at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer E-8. Served in Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Charleston SC, U.K., Kittery Maine, and Kings Bay Ga
Scott Forbes
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Airframe and Hydraulics Mechanic on the CH-53e
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Airframe and Hydraulics Mechanic on the CH-53e
Shaun Leland
Class of 1986
Navy, 15 Years
Shaun is a Commander in the Navy. He is currently stationed in Pensecola Fla. He has been stationed in Jacksonville,and New Orleans.
Class of 1986
Navy, 15 Years
Shaun is a Commander in the Navy. He is currently stationed in Pensecola Fla. He has been stationed in Jacksonville,and New Orleans.
Torre Remoine Mallard
Class of 1998
Army, 5 Years
Torre Mallard, a 1998 graduate of Salmen and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was killed in March 2008 while serving in Iraq. Mallard was a company commander and, while in active service, a recipient of a Bronze Star. His military career began in March 2003. In addition to the Bronze Star, he was also awarded the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal. He leaves behind his wife Bonita, two sons Torre, 2, Joshua, 1, and parents.
Class of 1998
Army, 5 Years
Torre Mallard, a 1998 graduate of Salmen and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was killed in March 2008 while serving in Iraq. Mallard was a company commander and, while in active service, a recipient of a Bronze Star. His military career began in March 2003. In addition to the Bronze Star, he was also awarded the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal. He leaves behind his wife Bonita, two sons Torre, 2, Joshua, 1, and parents.
Troy Bencke
Class of 1996
Air Force, 17 Years
Proudly serving since '99! Been all over the world.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 17 Years
Proudly serving since '99! Been all over the world.
verndell morgan
Class of 1999
Army, 18 Years
Engineer Officer In the National Guard and Army Reserves
Class of 1999
Army, 18 Years
Engineer Officer In the National Guard and Army Reserves
Walt Miller
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electronics Technician maintaining meteorological equipment and weather radars. Stationed at Robins AFB, Georgia; National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; and Curriculum Development Manager at Keesler AFB, Mississippi.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Electronics Technician maintaining meteorological equipment and weather radars. Stationed at Robins AFB, Georgia; National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; and Curriculum Development Manager at Keesler AFB, Mississippi.
WILLIE RICHARDSON LEWIS
Class of 1976
Navy, 9 Years
USS COMTE DE GRASSE DD974-4 years
(1981-1985) Norfolk, Virginia
U.S. Navy Individual Ready Reserve -2 years
(1985-1987) New Orleans, LA
Civilian-Marine GS 9 Marine Force Reserve Federal City (2009-Present)
New Orleans, LA
Class of 1976
Navy, 9 Years
USS COMTE DE GRASSE DD974-4 years
(1981-1985) Norfolk, Virginia
U.S. Navy Individual Ready Reserve -2 years
(1985-1987) New Orleans, LA
Civilian-Marine GS 9 Marine Force Reserve Federal City (2009-Present)
New Orleans, LA
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Our Salmen 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 Salmen High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Slidell are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!