Seminole High School Alumni
Seminole, Florida (FL)

Recent Members
Alexis Ring | 2018 |
Charles Charles Masterton Sr | 1974 |
Charlyne Barnes | 1967 |
Dave Oliphant | 1987 |
Karen De Waay | 1976 |
Kim Mcclintock | 1977 |
Matty Vetter | 2017 |
Scott Dudley | 1975 |
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

Attila J. Bognar
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years as a US Army Officer. Commissioned as a 2LT from THe Citadel in 1983 and retired from service as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2005.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years as a US Army Officer. Commissioned as a 2LT from THe Citadel in 1983 and retired from service as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2005.



Chris Yates
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Telecommunications Specialist: Eglin AFB, FL.; Keesler AFB, MS.; The Pentagon; Keflavik NAS, Iceland; Patch Barracks,Stuttgart Germany; RAF Mildenhall; and Karatas, Turkey.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Telecommunications Specialist: Eglin AFB, FL.; Keesler AFB, MS.; The Pentagon; Keflavik NAS, Iceland; Patch Barracks,Stuttgart Germany; RAF Mildenhall; and Karatas, Turkey.

Chuck Fernandez
Class of 1989
Air Force, 10 Years
U.S Air Force - In Flight Refueler
Class of 1989
Air Force, 10 Years
U.S Air Force - In Flight Refueler

Dan Thomas
Class of 1966
Army, 38 Years
Active duty then USAR for the rest of the time. Was retired Nov of 2006. Was a helicopter crew chief UH-1 med vac and OH-58A
Class of 1966
Army, 38 Years
Active duty then USAR for the rest of the time. Was retired Nov of 2006. Was a helicopter crew chief UH-1 med vac and OH-58A

Dan W Thomas
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
helicopter repairman OH-58As, UH-1V. #Yrs Active duty, and 33Years USAR, Sent to Operation Desert Storm with the 348th Med Det Orlando Fl. Retired. Why walk when you can ride.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
helicopter repairman OH-58As, UH-1V. #Yrs Active duty, and 33Years USAR, Sent to Operation Desert Storm with the 348th Med Det Orlando Fl. Retired. Why walk when you can ride.

Dana Thomas
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Pershing Missile Crewman, Delta Battery 3/84th Field Artillery, Federal Republic of Germany and Ft. Sill, OK.
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Pershing Missile Crewman, Delta Battery 3/84th Field Artillery, Federal Republic of Germany and Ft. Sill, OK.

Diana Morris
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Active since 1989-Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant. Currently stationed at Ft. Bragg and headed to Ft Sill.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Active since 1989-Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant. Currently stationed at Ft. Bragg and headed to Ft Sill.

Gary Cook
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
UH-1N Huey Crew Chief & mechanic (primary). Also worked on several other model helicopters throughout the years.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
UH-1N Huey Crew Chief & mechanic (primary). Also worked on several other model helicopters throughout the years.


James W. Tarleton III
Class of 1966
Army, 27 Years
Infantry and Signal Officer. Two tours in Vietnam with 101st Abn and MACV. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel.
Class of 1966
Army, 27 Years
Infantry and Signal Officer. Two tours in Vietnam with 101st Abn and MACV. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel.

Jeff Giesegh
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Auto mechanic turned computer programmer
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Auto mechanic turned computer programmer


John hood
Class of 1978
Air Force, 9 Years
Us air force staff Sgt. Aircraft maintenance supervisor
Class of 1978
Air Force, 9 Years
Us air force staff Sgt. Aircraft maintenance supervisor

Julie Goodall - McCoy
Class of 1989
Navy, 9 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician, Petty Officer Second Class. Specializing in the repair and calibration of all electronic and non electronic test equipment.
Class of 1989
Navy, 9 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician, Petty Officer Second Class. Specializing in the repair and calibration of all electronic and non electronic test equipment.



Marty Wells Hampton
Class of 1980
Army, 8 Years
US Army Reserves-349th Combat Support Hospital
Medic and LPN
Class of 1980
Army, 8 Years
US Army Reserves-349th Combat Support Hospital
Medic and LPN

Michael Haynes
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Retired First Sergeant (1SG), Entered as Combat Medic, served in many campaigns and over 11 duties in and out of the US. Retired in San Antonio, Texas, where I perform as a Regional Emergency Manager for 13 Medical Hospital. Tights Lines.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Retired First Sergeant (1SG), Entered as Combat Medic, served in many campaigns and over 11 duties in and out of the US. Retired in San Antonio, Texas, where I perform as a Regional Emergency Manager for 13 Medical Hospital. Tights Lines.

Patrick Brown
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Ranger, Viet Nam Veteran. Retired as Sergeant Major after 25 years in Tallahassee to teach ARMY JROTC. Will retire this year with 43 years service wearing the uniform ,counting JROTC Married to Lana Foreest class of 1970 Seminole High School.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Ranger, Viet Nam Veteran. Retired as Sergeant Major after 25 years in Tallahassee to teach ARMY JROTC. Will retire this year with 43 years service wearing the uniform ,counting JROTC Married to Lana Foreest class of 1970 Seminole High School.

Patrick Cook
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
22yrs as a Special Operations Aerial Gunner on AC-130H Spectre, MH-53J Pavelow, MH-60G Pavehawk for my primary aircraft. Qualified on many more models. What a BLAST!!!
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
22yrs as a Special Operations Aerial Gunner on AC-130H Spectre, MH-53J Pavelow, MH-60G Pavehawk for my primary aircraft. Qualified on many more models. What a BLAST!!!


richard schmidt
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
career field was security police. stationed overseas the first 3 yrs in soesterberg holland. the last year was in spokane washington. enjoyed the service and loved all the travel i did.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
career field was security police. stationed overseas the first 3 yrs in soesterberg holland. the last year was in spokane washington. enjoyed the service and loved all the travel i did.


Robet Leigh
Class of 1964
Air Force, 5 Years
Photogrammetric Cartographic Analyst - B 52 bombing charts from satellite photography, U2s, and SR71s
Class of 1964
Air Force, 5 Years
Photogrammetric Cartographic Analyst - B 52 bombing charts from satellite photography, U2s, and SR71s

Russ Matthess
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
Military Police: Military police protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
Military Police: Military police protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.

Sam Houston
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was a Crew Chief on F-4, A-10 and F-16's after that I went to work as a aircraft mechanic on Fort Rucker AL and worked on all of the U.S.Army Helicopter UH-1 , AH-64, UH-60, CH-47
It was fun
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was a Crew Chief on F-4, A-10 and F-16's after that I went to work as a aircraft mechanic on Fort Rucker AL and worked on all of the U.S.Army Helicopter UH-1 , AH-64, UH-60, CH-47
It was fun

Sam Houston
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
F-4, A-10, and F-16 aircraft Crew Chief
1977-1980 Kadena
1980-1983 RAF Bentwaters England
1983-1985 Davis-Monthan AFB AZ
1985-1991 MacDill AFB FL
19911992 Kunsan ROK
1992-1997 Spangdelham Germany
1997-2001 Eglin AFB FL
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
F-4, A-10, and F-16 aircraft Crew Chief
1977-1980 Kadena
1980-1983 RAF Bentwaters England
1983-1985 Davis-Monthan AFB AZ
1985-1991 MacDill AFB FL
19911992 Kunsan ROK
1992-1997 Spangdelham Germany
1997-2001 Eglin AFB FL

Samuel Houston
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Duty Honor Country
F-4 A10 F16 AIrcraft
U.S.Air Force Crew Chief
1977-2001
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Duty Honor Country
F-4 A10 F16 AIrcraft
U.S.Air Force Crew Chief
1977-2001

Susan Preston Andrewlevick
Class of 1972
Army, 10 Years
1972-1982
Ft McClellan, AL
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Ft Amador, Panama CZ
Ft Devens, MA
Class of 1972
Army, 10 Years
1972-1982
Ft McClellan, AL
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Ft Amador, Panama CZ
Ft Devens, MA

Susie Nesbit (Blades)
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
Served in Military pay at Scott AFB, IL and at George AFB, Ca.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
Served in Military pay at Scott AFB, IL and at George AFB, Ca.

Suzanne Nesbit
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
Was stationed in California during the gulf war.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 7 Years
Was stationed in California during the gulf war.


Thomas Reinert
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
September 1970 to March 1991: U.S. NAVY
February 1989 to March 31, 1991: Weapons Systems Training Manager, Fleet Training Unit U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Coordinate underway training missions for Navy and Coast Guard Ships, direct the work of ten instructors, who work on separate but related areas of instruction, Integrate schedules, approve reports, and select individuals for inspection tasks and personally evaluate their ability, Conduct Training Readiness Evaluation for Navy and Coast Guard Ships, Instruct ships weapons systems teams in the proper operation and maintenance of their equipment and report my findings to their commanding officer.
July 1985 to December 1988: Combat Systems Supervisor, USS Samuel B Roberts FFG-58. Managed Ordnance Division of twenty technicians, Developed Ships Physical Security instruction, Implemented the planned maintenance system for the weapons department during construction of USS Samuel B. Roberts, Prepared and submitted division budgets. Completed factory level repair to the 76mm gun system while on deployment in the Persian Gulf.
March 1982 to June 1985: Instructor Supervisor, Service School Command Great Lakes, IL. Supervised seventeen senior instructors and over one hundred students. Service Schools Command representative for the technical design review of the launcher maintenance operational training system. Developed instructor guides, student handouts, and test material. Served as chairmen of the academic review board. Counsel students and instructors on their performance. Planned maintenance and repair work for two major weapon systems. Instructed classes in digital electronics, and hydraulics.
August 1981 to March 1982: Student, Service School Command, and Great Lakes.
Completed Tartar Guided Missile System School MK 13 Mod 4, Electricity, Electronics, and Hydraulics, and Instructor Training School
September 1978 to August 1981: Work Center Supervisor, USS Tattnall DDG-19
Lead a division of eighteen, Maintained equipment in top operational, condition despite a thirty per cent shortage of maintenance personnel
November 1977 to August 1978: Student, Service School Command, and Great Lakes. 5 inch 54 Mark 42 Gun Mount School, Managed Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Directed twenty-four night managers
October 1974 to October 1977: Base Investigator, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico. Supervised two drug detection dog handlers, Investigated criminal cases, performed searches, inspections, and interviews. Evaluated information and reported findings to higher authorities. Department weapons training specialist.
December 1970 to September 1974: General Maintenance Supervisor USS Lexington CVT-16 Supervised five maintenance men. Planned and performed maintenance on elevators, sprinkler systems, and damage control equipment.
Campaign Badges and/or Expeditionary Medals Received: Navy Expeditionary Medal (Second),Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (Gold Star W/Combat "V"), Navy Achievement Medal (Second Gold Star), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
September 1970 to March 1991: U.S. NAVY
February 1989 to March 31, 1991: Weapons Systems Training Manager, Fleet Training Unit U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Coordinate underway training missions for Navy and Coast Guard Ships, direct the work of ten instructors, who work on separate but related areas of instruction, Integrate schedules, approve reports, and select individuals for inspection tasks and personally evaluate their ability, Conduct Training Readiness Evaluation for Navy and Coast Guard Ships, Instruct ships weapons systems teams in the proper operation and maintenance of their equipment and report my findings to their commanding officer.
July 1985 to December 1988: Combat Systems Supervisor, USS Samuel B Roberts FFG-58. Managed Ordnance Division of twenty technicians, Developed Ships Physical Security instruction, Implemented the planned maintenance system for the weapons department during construction of USS Samuel B. Roberts, Prepared and submitted division budgets. Completed factory level repair to the 76mm gun system while on deployment in the Persian Gulf.
March 1982 to June 1985: Instructor Supervisor, Service School Command Great Lakes, IL. Supervised seventeen senior instructors and over one hundred students. Service Schools Command representative for the technical design review of the launcher maintenance operational training system. Developed instructor guides, student handouts, and test material. Served as chairmen of the academic review board. Counsel students and instructors on their performance. Planned maintenance and repair work for two major weapon systems. Instructed classes in digital electronics, and hydraulics.
August 1981 to March 1982: Student, Service School Command, and Great Lakes.
Completed Tartar Guided Missile System School MK 13 Mod 4, Electricity, Electronics, and Hydraulics, and Instructor Training School
September 1978 to August 1981: Work Center Supervisor, USS Tattnall DDG-19
Lead a division of eighteen, Maintained equipment in top operational, condition despite a thirty per cent shortage of maintenance personnel
November 1977 to August 1978: Student, Service School Command, and Great Lakes. 5 inch 54 Mark 42 Gun Mount School, Managed Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Directed twenty-four night managers
October 1974 to October 1977: Base Investigator, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico. Supervised two drug detection dog handlers, Investigated criminal cases, performed searches, inspections, and interviews. Evaluated information and reported findings to higher authorities. Department weapons training specialist.
December 1970 to September 1974: General Maintenance Supervisor USS Lexington CVT-16 Supervised five maintenance men. Planned and performed maintenance on elevators, sprinkler systems, and damage control equipment.
Campaign Badges and/or Expeditionary Medals Received: Navy Expeditionary Medal (Second),Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (Gold Star W/Combat "V"), Navy Achievement Medal (Second Gold Star), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation

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Our Seminole 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 Seminole High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Seminole are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!