Seaman High School Alumni
Topeka, Kansas (KS)
Recent Members
| Brian Ruyack | 1980 |
| Brian Stubbings | 1974 |
| Deborah Lobban | 1974 |
| Douglas Erikson | 1980 |
| Kelly Mosley | 1979 |
| Kimberly Shatto | 1984 |
| Michael Corrigan Jr | 1991 |
| Tom Clark | 1978 |
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
Brian d Stewart
Class of 1986
Army, 3 Years
1985 to 1988 delayed entry program Ft Sill,Oklahoma for basic training and AIT. Spent 2 years in Baumholder, Germany
Class of 1986
Army, 3 Years
1985 to 1988 delayed entry program Ft Sill,Oklahoma for basic training and AIT. Spent 2 years in Baumholder, Germany
Craig Clark
Class of 1982
Army, 10 Years
Major, Disabled Veteran, Ranger Tab, Master Rated Jumpmaster (115 jumps), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, German Parachutist Badge, Australian Parachutist Badge, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Provide Comfort Combat Veteran.
Class of 1982
Army, 10 Years
Major, Disabled Veteran, Ranger Tab, Master Rated Jumpmaster (115 jumps), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, German Parachutist Badge, Australian Parachutist Badge, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Provide Comfort Combat Veteran.
David Reed
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
I enlisted as a Radio repairman in 85 served 4.5 years active duty, went to Germany for almost 4 years it was great. I got out in Dec 89 and missed it so I joined the Reserves and retired in 2006 with 21 years of service.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
I enlisted as a Radio repairman in 85 served 4.5 years active duty, went to Germany for almost 4 years it was great. I got out in Dec 89 and missed it so I joined the Reserves and retired in 2006 with 21 years of service.
David Sabol
Class of 1956
Navy, 5 Years
3.9 Yrs USN stationed in Kingsville Texas, USS Intrepid CVA11, VP45 NOB Bermuda. Flight crewman P5M, honorable discharged, Aviation Elec Tech 2nd Class. USNR 1.1 Yrs Stationed NAS Olathe Ks, NATC Patuxent River Md, NAS Gitmo Bay Cuba. Crew member P2V flew air surveilance during Cuban Missle Crisis, honorable discharge. ATN2.
Class of 1956
Navy, 5 Years
3.9 Yrs USN stationed in Kingsville Texas, USS Intrepid CVA11, VP45 NOB Bermuda. Flight crewman P5M, honorable discharged, Aviation Elec Tech 2nd Class. USNR 1.1 Yrs Stationed NAS Olathe Ks, NATC Patuxent River Md, NAS Gitmo Bay Cuba. Crew member P2V flew air surveilance during Cuban Missle Crisis, honorable discharge. ATN2.
Don Hildebrand
Class of 1954
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Don Graduated in 1954. He spent 4 yrs after in the Marine Corps, going to places such as Japan and Korea. He was very active at Seaman High, playing football and track, as well as Drama and Glee Club.
Class of 1954
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Don Graduated in 1954. He spent 4 yrs after in the Marine Corps, going to places such as Japan and Korea. He was very active at Seaman High, playing football and track, as well as Drama and Glee Club.
Donald Hildebrand
Class of 1954
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Don was in the Marine Corps. He spent some time in Korea and Japan.
Class of 1954
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Don was in the Marine Corps. He spent some time in Korea and Japan.
herb poort
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
enlisted feb65,bootcamp june, okinawa jungle training. viet nam dec 65. weapons platoon 1bn.1st.mar.div.b co. 60 machine gunner,1965/66. wounded july 66 returned to unit sept. stationed las vegas nv. navy nuke storage site. jan. 67, requalify rifle/pistol instructor,shot on usmc rifle/pistol team . honorable discharge may 1969
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
enlisted feb65,bootcamp june, okinawa jungle training. viet nam dec 65. weapons platoon 1bn.1st.mar.div.b co. 60 machine gunner,1965/66. wounded july 66 returned to unit sept. stationed las vegas nv. navy nuke storage site. jan. 67, requalify rifle/pistol instructor,shot on usmc rifle/pistol team . honorable discharge may 1969
Jack Reynolds
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired! 22 yrs combination acitve duty AF and acitve duty ANG.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired! 22 yrs combination acitve duty AF and acitve duty ANG.
Jared S. Nenstiel
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the Kasas National Guard in 1964 while attending Washburn Univ. I applied and was accepted for Army Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA, later becoming an XO and A-Team Commander with Company C, 12th Special Forces. I later attended Army Flight School and spent a tour in Vietnam III Corps as a platoon and Air Mission commander in helicopter assault operations. Following Vietnam, I was selected to participate in the Tactical Doctrine Development Group (German, Canadian, US) located South of Nuremberg, Germany, Katterbach Airfield. I spent the rest of my career involved in oversight of civilian contractors manufacturing military hardware for the Dept. of Defense
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the Kasas National Guard in 1964 while attending Washburn Univ. I applied and was accepted for Army Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA, later becoming an XO and A-Team Commander with Company C, 12th Special Forces. I later attended Army Flight School and spent a tour in Vietnam III Corps as a platoon and Air Mission commander in helicopter assault operations. Following Vietnam, I was selected to participate in the Tactical Doctrine Development Group (German, Canadian, US) located South of Nuremberg, Germany, Katterbach Airfield. I spent the rest of my career involved in oversight of civilian contractors manufacturing military hardware for the Dept. of Defense
Kerry Edwards
Class of 1988
Army, 12 Years
did service time in Germany, Saudia Arabia,Washington, and several other theaters. Ets'd as an E-6 under JSOC Command
Class of 1988
Army, 12 Years
did service time in Germany, Saudia Arabia,Washington, and several other theaters. Ets'd as an E-6 under JSOC Command
Kyle McFarland
Class of 2005
Navy, 6 Years
Serving my first sea tour onboard the USS Providence based out of Groton, CT. Getting ready for my first shore tour in Annapolis, MD
Class of 2005
Navy, 6 Years
Serving my first sea tour onboard the USS Providence based out of Groton, CT. Getting ready for my first shore tour in Annapolis, MD
Morris Betry
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20 Years
Joined USAF in 1966 & went through Basic and OTS. Served in Michigan directing F-101B, F-106 interceptors and potentially Bomarc long range interceptor missiles. Next served in the Space Defense Center in Chyenne Mt, in CO, tracking satellites and providing clearance for Apollo missions during their initial Earth orbit, before heading to the Moon. Left active duty after 4 years, but later served 14 1/2 years in Reserve duty at Wright Aeronautical Labs. Final 18 months did Reserve duty at Pentagon. Very interesting work in support of new technologies and aircraft. Retired with a total of 20 years active and reserve as a Lt. Col.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20 Years
Joined USAF in 1966 & went through Basic and OTS. Served in Michigan directing F-101B, F-106 interceptors and potentially Bomarc long range interceptor missiles. Next served in the Space Defense Center in Chyenne Mt, in CO, tracking satellites and providing clearance for Apollo missions during their initial Earth orbit, before heading to the Moon. Left active duty after 4 years, but later served 14 1/2 years in Reserve duty at Wright Aeronautical Labs. Final 18 months did Reserve duty at Pentagon. Very interesting work in support of new technologies and aircraft. Retired with a total of 20 years active and reserve as a Lt. Col.
Ray Burns
Class of 1993
Air Force, 18 Years
Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC).
Jumped out of airplanes and blew stuff up. There's a better explanation at www.romad.com if you're curious.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 18 Years
Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC).
Jumped out of airplanes and blew stuff up. There's a better explanation at www.romad.com if you're curious.
Richard Knight
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served in Viet Nam 68-70 Bronze Star receipiant
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served in Viet Nam 68-70 Bronze Star receipiant
Richard Knight
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
US Navy 67-70
Viet Nam 68-70
Decorated combat veteran
Bronze Star 1969
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
US Navy 67-70
Viet Nam 68-70
Decorated combat veteran
Bronze Star 1969
Roger Ferrell
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the Air Force Band Program in various stateside locations and in Germany. Performed throughout the US, Western Europe, Honduras, Panama, Russia, Japan and Australia. Former student of Gary Stroud; retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 2004 after 26 years of service.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the Air Force Band Program in various stateside locations and in Germany. Performed throughout the US, Western Europe, Honduras, Panama, Russia, Japan and Australia. Former student of Gary Stroud; retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 2004 after 26 years of service.
Steven Eddy
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20 Years
Missile Electronics Equipment Technician. With this career field I was only ever stationed at our half-dozen mainland based Minuteman Missile bases (Missouri, North & South Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and California). I calibrated the varied pieces of electronics equipment that missile site dispatching teams would use (on site, and inside the silos as well) to troubleshoot electrically reported malfunctions whether on the missile itself or the racks of equipment functioning drawers of electronic circuit cards, etc. .
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20 Years
Missile Electronics Equipment Technician. With this career field I was only ever stationed at our half-dozen mainland based Minuteman Missile bases (Missouri, North & South Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and California). I calibrated the varied pieces of electronics equipment that missile site dispatching teams would use (on site, and inside the silos as well) to troubleshoot electrically reported malfunctions whether on the missile itself or the racks of equipment functioning drawers of electronic circuit cards, etc. .
Terrance Thomas Thacher
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on 7 ships, two shore tours and nine kids in between.....Never missed a conflict. Really enjoyed my tour. Lost my best friend in Vietnam and a lot more that decided to stay in Kansas.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on 7 ships, two shore tours and nine kids in between.....Never missed a conflict. Really enjoyed my tour. Lost my best friend in Vietnam and a lot more that decided to stay in Kansas.
Terrance Thomas Thacher
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Drafted out of Washburn where I majored in Card, Ping Pong, Keg chucking, Swordfighting, and chasing cheerleaders. Went to boot camp while Navy guys were pretending they were on the moon. They sent Navy guys because they were looking for a place to get a beer in space. Rode ships until 1975 when I left the service as a Chief Petty officer serving with distinction but no good conduct medals....like being back at Seaman. Never was expelled, Dad was on the school board, probably the reason and my mom taught everybody how to dance in the 8th grade. I made two tours to Vietnam where we only lost about three forward observers with errant shots out an out of cal 5 inch 54 deck mounted automatic gun. We looked for submarines the whole time but we were only in 15 fathoms of water. Had three kids and a slew of foster kids. Went back to sea duty after completing, almost my criminal justice degree....still needed Junior English. Made all of the conflickts, Panama, Grenada, Legadon, Phuket Thailand(not really a conflict but the monkey bars were not a place to climb. Had 6 more kids and 6 more ships. Made it through two court martials unscathed but they said I could not retire and restricted me to my last base until my retirement papers came in. Loved my time in the service. 50 plus different countries 40 separate and different unique medals. Gold from Kuwait (plated) and we were supposed to get 10 grand but that would have made us mercenaries which we were because they paid us combat pay. I humped the 50 cal machine with mount and 500 rounds when I was 44 years old. Lost my best friend in Vietnam and have llost 1/4 of my grade school friends to cancer, God got a lot of my friends, Jimmy, Eldon, Vickie, james Peter, It was the water and the reason I am still here is I drank beer instead of the water.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Drafted out of Washburn where I majored in Card, Ping Pong, Keg chucking, Swordfighting, and chasing cheerleaders. Went to boot camp while Navy guys were pretending they were on the moon. They sent Navy guys because they were looking for a place to get a beer in space. Rode ships until 1975 when I left the service as a Chief Petty officer serving with distinction but no good conduct medals....like being back at Seaman. Never was expelled, Dad was on the school board, probably the reason and my mom taught everybody how to dance in the 8th grade. I made two tours to Vietnam where we only lost about three forward observers with errant shots out an out of cal 5 inch 54 deck mounted automatic gun. We looked for submarines the whole time but we were only in 15 fathoms of water. Had three kids and a slew of foster kids. Went back to sea duty after completing, almost my criminal justice degree....still needed Junior English. Made all of the conflickts, Panama, Grenada, Legadon, Phuket Thailand(not really a conflict but the monkey bars were not a place to climb. Had 6 more kids and 6 more ships. Made it through two court martials unscathed but they said I could not retire and restricted me to my last base until my retirement papers came in. Loved my time in the service. 50 plus different countries 40 separate and different unique medals. Gold from Kuwait (plated) and we were supposed to get 10 grand but that would have made us mercenaries which we were because they paid us combat pay. I humped the 50 cal machine with mount and 500 rounds when I was 44 years old. Lost my best friend in Vietnam and have llost 1/4 of my grade school friends to cancer, God got a lot of my friends, Jimmy, Eldon, Vickie, james Peter, It was the water and the reason I am still here is I drank beer instead of the water.
Thom Conus
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
United States Air Force Security Service
Clark AFB, Philippines
National Security Ageency, Wash. D.C.
Wakkanai AS, Japan
RAF Kirknewton, Edinburgh, Scotland
NSA Europe, Frankfort, Germany
RAF Chicksands, Bedford England
Medina AFB Cryptological Depot, San Antonio TX
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
United States Air Force Security Service
Clark AFB, Philippines
National Security Ageency, Wash. D.C.
Wakkanai AS, Japan
RAF Kirknewton, Edinburgh, Scotland
NSA Europe, Frankfort, Germany
RAF Chicksands, Bedford England
Medina AFB Cryptological Depot, San Antonio TX
Thom Conus
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
USAFSS in the Phillipines, Japan, Scotland, Germany, England and the Cryptology Depot in San Antonio
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
USAFSS in the Phillipines, Japan, Scotland, Germany, England and the Cryptology Depot in San Antonio
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Our Seaman 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 Seaman High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Topeka are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!