Shelbyville High School Alumni
Shelbyville, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| Alyssa Nigh | 2015 |
| Karen Jones | 1999 |
| Kathryn Hawn | 1973 |
| Larry Townson | 1990 |
| Margaret Earp Margaret Earp | 1963 |
| Mark Conway | 1976 |
| Patricia Smith | 1980 |
| Tylir Mckenney | 2021 |
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
Christopher Hauk
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Army Reserve 1981 - 1983, Combat Engineer
U.S. Army Regular 1983 - 1990, Combat Engineer, Military Intelligence
1990 - 2003, Indiana National Guard, Illinois National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve
Stationed: Korea, Germany, California, Massachusettes
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Army Reserve 1981 - 1983, Combat Engineer
U.S. Army Regular 1983 - 1990, Combat Engineer, Military Intelligence
1990 - 2003, Indiana National Guard, Illinois National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve
Stationed: Korea, Germany, California, Massachusettes
Gary W. Carew
Class of 1979
Air Force, 9 Years
Law Enforcement Specialist. Stationed in Nebraska, England, Illinios, Netherlands. TDY to Turkey & Philippines. Desert Shield/Desert Storm Vet. Commands served in: S.A.C., M.A.C. and U.S.A.F.E. Final rank: E-5/Staff Sgt.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 9 Years
Law Enforcement Specialist. Stationed in Nebraska, England, Illinios, Netherlands. TDY to Turkey & Philippines. Desert Shield/Desert Storm Vet. Commands served in: S.A.C., M.A.C. and U.S.A.F.E. Final rank: E-5/Staff Sgt.
Jeff Feuerbacher
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
Served 2 Tours in KOREA. 1 Tour with the Big Red One @ Ft. RIley Kansas. Deployed to Germany/ Central America/DMZ Korea .
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
Served 2 Tours in KOREA. 1 Tour with the Big Red One @ Ft. RIley Kansas. Deployed to Germany/ Central America/DMZ Korea .
John Fuller
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 22 Years
6 years Marines 1971-1977
20 years US Army 1982-2002
Armor
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 22 Years
6 years Marines 1971-1977
20 years US Army 1982-2002
Armor
John Fuller
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Former Marine 1971-1977
Retired Major, US Army 2002
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Former Marine 1971-1977
Retired Major, US Army 2002
John Rouse
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Thought I woud make a career out of the military. But after Viet Nam, I wanted out.
Never regretted that decision. My hat goes of to all who have servered.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Thought I woud make a career out of the military. But after Viet Nam, I wanted out.
Never regretted that decision. My hat goes of to all who have servered.
Ken Benefiel
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the states, Germany and Turkey as an Air cargo/ transportion specialist.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the states, Germany and Turkey as an Air cargo/ transportion specialist.
Ken Benefiel
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
United States Air Force
stationed in TX, FL, OK, Turkey, Germany, Spain
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
United States Air Force
stationed in TX, FL, OK, Turkey, Germany, Spain
Kevin E. Mentzer
Class of 1984
Air Force, 5 Years
Kevin served four years at Howard Air Force Base, Panama as an Air Cargo Specialist. His fifth and final year in the service was at George AFB, CA where he served as an instructor.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 5 Years
Kevin served four years at Howard Air Force Base, Panama as an Air Cargo Specialist. His fifth and final year in the service was at George AFB, CA where he served as an instructor.
Lowell Ayers
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years 1968-72 Generator and Ground Equip Repairman for Aircraft service and for Radar. E5 Staff Sgt after 3 years, Philippines and Korea
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years 1968-72 Generator and Ground Equip Repairman for Aircraft service and for Radar. E5 Staff Sgt after 3 years, Philippines and Korea
Marc Skogland
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 8 Years
I was an electronics technician stationed in Alaska, Washington, Louisiana, and New York. Good times
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 8 Years
I was an electronics technician stationed in Alaska, Washington, Louisiana, and New York. Good times
Michael Andrew Fallon
Class of 1964
Navy, 23 Years
Disability retired as Engineering LDO LT,
6 Continents, 9 Ships, Vietnam 2 tours 13 Month Operation Deepfreeze combined with World Cruise
Class of 1964
Navy, 23 Years
Disability retired as Engineering LDO LT,
6 Continents, 9 Ships, Vietnam 2 tours 13 Month Operation Deepfreeze combined with World Cruise
Michael W. Posz
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Retired U.S. Army 1SG.
Military Intelligence - Recruiter
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Retired U.S. Army 1SG.
Military Intelligence - Recruiter
Mike Spitler
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
Actually I was in the Air Force 9 years and 12 years in the National Guard
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
Actually I was in the Air Force 9 years and 12 years in the National Guard
Rich Adams
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Viet Nam and Germany, Infantry, APC Driver, Battalion Legal NCO, Army Medal for Meritorious Service
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Viet Nam and Germany, Infantry, APC Driver, Battalion Legal NCO, Army Medal for Meritorious Service
Richard S. Miller
Class of 1970
National Guard, 20+ Years
Current serve as a Brigadier General, Current assignment is the deputy Commanding General for the 38th Infantry Division.
Class of 1970
National Guard, 20+ Years
Current serve as a Brigadier General, Current assignment is the deputy Commanding General for the 38th Infantry Division.
Ronald D Craig
Class of 1962
Navy, 8 Years
2 yrs reserve, 6 yrs active. 2 yrs on USS Borie DD-704. Hospital Corps School 64. FMF training 65/66/67. Vietnam 67/68 1st Marine Division.
Class of 1962
Navy, 8 Years
2 yrs reserve, 6 yrs active. 2 yrs on USS Borie DD-704. Hospital Corps School 64. FMF training 65/66/67. Vietnam 67/68 1st Marine Division.
Ronald D Craig
Class of 1962
National Guard, 4 Years
Joined to share with other military personal at Camp Atterbery.
Class of 1962
National Guard, 4 Years
Joined to share with other military personal at Camp Atterbery.
Ronald D Craig
Class of 1962
Navy, 13 Years
I joined the Naval Reserve while a Junior in high school. Roger Gotcher, a classmate joined at the same time. We completed boot camp and 2 weeks at sea (Lake Michigan) the following Summer. Active duty began July after graduation in June of 1962. We were assigned to the same destroyer our of Norfolk, Va. I worked my way into sickbay as a apprentice hospital corpsman and Roger got a job in the ships laundry. Roger left active duty after the required 2 years. I reenlisted for 6 years in order to get a class A school as a hospital corpsman. I spent 3 and a half years wearing a Marine uniform (quite proudly), as a combat medic. I spent time in the National Guard after my discharge from the Navy. In total I had 8 years active duty and 5 and a half in a reserve status. I enjoyed my military experience.
Class of 1962
Navy, 13 Years
I joined the Naval Reserve while a Junior in high school. Roger Gotcher, a classmate joined at the same time. We completed boot camp and 2 weeks at sea (Lake Michigan) the following Summer. Active duty began July after graduation in June of 1962. We were assigned to the same destroyer our of Norfolk, Va. I worked my way into sickbay as a apprentice hospital corpsman and Roger got a job in the ships laundry. Roger left active duty after the required 2 years. I reenlisted for 6 years in order to get a class A school as a hospital corpsman. I spent 3 and a half years wearing a Marine uniform (quite proudly), as a combat medic. I spent time in the National Guard after my discharge from the Navy. In total I had 8 years active duty and 5 and a half in a reserve status. I enjoyed my military experience.
Ronald L. Walters
Class of 1967
Navy, 11 Years
11 years "68-'79. Radioman (E6). Special Communications Division. Duty stations: NAVCOMMSTA ADAK Alaska, NavCamsWestPac GUAM, M.I.and NSGA EDZELL, Scotland.
Would do it again in a heart beat.
Class of 1967
Navy, 11 Years
11 years "68-'79. Radioman (E6). Special Communications Division. Duty stations: NAVCOMMSTA ADAK Alaska, NavCamsWestPac GUAM, M.I.and NSGA EDZELL, Scotland.
Would do it again in a heart beat.
Stephen L Franklin
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served from 1969 to 1973, Memphis, Tn; Yuma, Arizona, Banger Annex, Washington; Okinawa.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served from 1969 to 1973, Memphis, Tn; Yuma, Arizona, Banger Annex, Washington; Okinawa.
Steve Loy
Class of 1967
Air Force, 12 Years
Greatest time of my life! I was a weapons specialist on the F-4 Phantom, a training specialist and even served as an Air Force recruiter.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 12 Years
Greatest time of my life! I was a weapons specialist on the F-4 Phantom, a training specialist and even served as an Air Force recruiter.
Steve Loy
Class of 1967
Air Force, 12 Years
Greatest time of my life! I was a weapons specialist on the F-4 Phantom, a training specialist and even served as an Air Force recruiter. Best job I ever had!
Class of 1967
Air Force, 12 Years
Greatest time of my life! I was a weapons specialist on the F-4 Phantom, a training specialist and even served as an Air Force recruiter. Best job I ever had!
Steven D Swazay
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
O3/Captain stationed in northern Virginia, working for the NRO as a contracting officer.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
O3/Captain stationed in northern Virginia, working for the NRO as a contracting officer.
W. "Gene" Richards Jr.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Current Assignment: 8th US Army, Korea
Position: Deputy Chief, OMD (G-3) Aviation
Rank: Major
Branch: Aviation (UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot)
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Current Assignment: 8th US Army, Korea
Position: Deputy Chief, OMD (G-3) Aviation
Rank: Major
Branch: Aviation (UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot)
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Our Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Shelbyville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!