Smithsburg High School Alumni
Smithsburg, Maryland (MD)
Recent Members
| Bob Lazar | 2014 |
| Christopher Christopher Dejesus | 2006 |
| Don Bolyard Don Bolyard | 1967 |
| Kim Winders | 1975 |
| Richard Fritz | 1958 |
| Tara Fiori | 2001 |
| Tim Hockensmith Hockensmith | 1981 |
| Troy Jernigan Jernigan Troy Jernigan Jernigan | 1982 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Chris Laye
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
US Army, Military Police, Currently Stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
US Army, Military Police, Currently Stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
James Grier
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired, F-111 & F-16 Instructor Pilot, Commander
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired, F-111 & F-16 Instructor Pilot, Commander
Jessica Crosby
Class of 2005
Navy, 1 Years
Navy Choir. Also, Navy Spouse for 3+ years.
Class of 2005
Navy, 1 Years
Navy Choir. Also, Navy Spouse for 3+ years.
John K McPherson
Class of 1975
Air Force, 13 Years
Aircraft crewchief for C-5's, C-141's C-130's. Stationed at Dover, Del: Ramstien AB Germany: and Chaleston SC.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 13 Years
Aircraft crewchief for C-5's, C-141's C-130's. Stationed at Dover, Del: Ramstien AB Germany: and Chaleston SC.
Joseph Gardenhour
Class of 1988
Air Force, 17 Years
Still serving today. Currently station at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 17 Years
Still serving today. Currently station at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
Kent McCraw
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
43rd Eng Co. Combat 3rd ACR Ft, Bliss Tx
Co. B (XO) 44th Eng Btn Combat Heavy, Korea
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
43rd Eng Co. Combat 3rd ACR Ft, Bliss Tx
Co. B (XO) 44th Eng Btn Combat Heavy, Korea
Louis Diaz
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
SFC LOUIS DIAZ
SFC Louis Diaz enlisted in the Army in 1986 in Vicenza Italy.
He served as a Chemical Specialist in 71st Chemical Co. S/D from 1986-1990 at Schofield Bks HI and was a Company NBC NCO for 4/87th INF from 1990-1993 at Schofield Bks HI.
He also served as the Bn NBC NCO for 1/39th FAR (Airborne) from 1993-1994 at Fort Bragg NC.; Computer Plotter for G-3 NBC 18th Airborne Corps from 1994-1996 at Fort Bragg NC; Chemical Weapons NCO/ Inspector Escort NCO for On-Site Inspection Agency from 1996-1998 at Washington DC; Weapons Specialist from 1998-2000 at Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Washington DC; National Capital Region Senior Response Team Leader for Delta Co United States Army Technical Escort Unit from 2000-2003 at Fort Belvoir VA. He is currently assigned to Science and Technology Far East Center in Japan as a Technical Representative on NBC and Soldier Systems.
SFC Diaz military education includes Basic Training, Advance Individual Training (54E), Primary Leadership Course, Airborne School, Air assault School, Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course (54B), Technical Escort Course, Battle Staff Course, Advance Noncommissioned Officers Course and Special Operation Support ASI-S.
He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from American University.
His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (w/ oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (w/ 2 oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (w/ 3 oak leaf clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal (fifth award), National Service Medal (2nd award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Medal (w/ Bronze star), Iraq Campaign Medal (w/3 Bronze stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal (w/ oak leaf cluster), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (w/ numeral 3), U.S. Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon, United Nation Medal for Special Service (w/ UNSCOM clasp), Multinational Forces and Observers Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit award (w/ 3 oak leaf clusters), Army Superior Unit Award (w/oak leaf cluster), Parachutist Badge, Air assault Badge, Combat Action Badge, Drivers Mechanics Badge (w/ driver (W) and mechanic (M) clasp)
SFC Diaz is married to the former Hilda Roselyn Clifford, and they have two children Alicia, Lucianna and they currently reside at Sagamihara Housing Area, Camp Zama, Japan.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
SFC LOUIS DIAZ
SFC Louis Diaz enlisted in the Army in 1986 in Vicenza Italy.
He served as a Chemical Specialist in 71st Chemical Co. S/D from 1986-1990 at Schofield Bks HI and was a Company NBC NCO for 4/87th INF from 1990-1993 at Schofield Bks HI.
He also served as the Bn NBC NCO for 1/39th FAR (Airborne) from 1993-1994 at Fort Bragg NC.; Computer Plotter for G-3 NBC 18th Airborne Corps from 1994-1996 at Fort Bragg NC; Chemical Weapons NCO/ Inspector Escort NCO for On-Site Inspection Agency from 1996-1998 at Washington DC; Weapons Specialist from 1998-2000 at Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Washington DC; National Capital Region Senior Response Team Leader for Delta Co United States Army Technical Escort Unit from 2000-2003 at Fort Belvoir VA. He is currently assigned to Science and Technology Far East Center in Japan as a Technical Representative on NBC and Soldier Systems.
SFC Diaz military education includes Basic Training, Advance Individual Training (54E), Primary Leadership Course, Airborne School, Air assault School, Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course (54B), Technical Escort Course, Battle Staff Course, Advance Noncommissioned Officers Course and Special Operation Support ASI-S.
He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from American University.
His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (w/ oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (w/ 2 oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (w/ 3 oak leaf clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal (fifth award), National Service Medal (2nd award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Medal (w/ Bronze star), Iraq Campaign Medal (w/3 Bronze stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal (w/ oak leaf cluster), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (w/ numeral 3), U.S. Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon, United Nation Medal for Special Service (w/ UNSCOM clasp), Multinational Forces and Observers Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit award (w/ 3 oak leaf clusters), Army Superior Unit Award (w/oak leaf cluster), Parachutist Badge, Air assault Badge, Combat Action Badge, Drivers Mechanics Badge (w/ driver (W) and mechanic (M) clasp)
SFC Diaz is married to the former Hilda Roselyn Clifford, and they have two children Alicia, Lucianna and they currently reside at Sagamihara Housing Area, Camp Zama, Japan.
Ronald Kline
Class of 1984
Army, 13 Years
Served as a Army Ranger Attached to the Brovo Company 75 th rangers, Was Wounded in 1993 in Somalia and receved a bronze star / Puple heart for operations there ,
Class of 1984
Army, 13 Years
Served as a Army Ranger Attached to the Brovo Company 75 th rangers, Was Wounded in 1993 in Somalia and receved a bronze star / Puple heart for operations there ,
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Our Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Smithsburg are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!