South Hadley High School Alumni
South Hadley, Massachusetts (MA)
Recent Members
| Bob Gavery | 2025 |
| Dan Pease | 2000 |
| Della Froeberg | 2022 |
| Elaine Elaine Lapinski | 1968 |
| Nicole Nicole Moise | 2024 |
| Peter Nyzio Peter Nyzio | 1975 |
| Richard (dick) King | 1965 |
| William Wiesel | 1966 |
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
David M Miller
Class of 1975
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft Maintanence Technition/ Heavy aircraft
Inflight Refueling. E-5 Staff Sgt. Staitioned in MA, CA, TX, IL, Turkey & Greece. Extensive flying duty, Pacific Rim, Europe, Middle East.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft Maintanence Technition/ Heavy aircraft
Inflight Refueling. E-5 Staff Sgt. Staitioned in MA, CA, TX, IL, Turkey & Greece. Extensive flying duty, Pacific Rim, Europe, Middle East.
David M Miller Sr
Class of 1975
Air Force, 9 Years
Rank E-5 Ssgt. Aircraft Maintenance Specialist C-123K, C-141A, C-130E/H, KC-135A, B-52G
Class of 1975
Air Force, 9 Years
Rank E-5 Ssgt. Aircraft Maintenance Specialist C-123K, C-141A, C-130E/H, KC-135A, B-52G
Eric Cloutier
Class of 1999
Army, 4 Years
I went to basic trianing in Ft. Knox Ky, where I trainded to be a M1 Armor crewmember. Upon graduating I was sent oversees to Germany where I was stationed for the duration of my time in service. I served 12 months in Iraq where I sustained some injuries while in combat. I then returned to LRMC in Germany where I went threw 15 months of physical therepy so I could return to duty. Unfortunatly I could not and was medically retirered honorbly. I now live and work fultime back in S. Hadley.
Class of 1999
Army, 4 Years
I went to basic trianing in Ft. Knox Ky, where I trainded to be a M1 Armor crewmember. Upon graduating I was sent oversees to Germany where I was stationed for the duration of my time in service. I served 12 months in Iraq where I sustained some injuries while in combat. I then returned to LRMC in Germany where I went threw 15 months of physical therepy so I could return to duty. Unfortunatly I could not and was medically retirered honorbly. I now live and work fultime back in S. Hadley.
Gregoru Dunn
Class of 1965
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Started active duty Special Operations Medic, 6+ years as a Medic and NCO instructor, Desert Storm and Desert Shield Med Group Operations SGM, retired Medical Brigade CSM
Class of 1965
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Started active duty Special Operations Medic, 6+ years as a Medic and NCO instructor, Desert Storm and Desert Shield Med Group Operations SGM, retired Medical Brigade CSM
Howard J. Wailgum Jr.
Class of 1964
Navy, 14 Years
Vietnam era veteran. 6 years U.S. Navy Meteorologist and 8 years MA Army National Guard flight operations
Class of 1964
Navy, 14 Years
Vietnam era veteran. 6 years U.S. Navy Meteorologist and 8 years MA Army National Guard flight operations
James Slate
Class of 1960
Air Force, 5 Years
6 months at Lackland, (basic and OTS), 2 1/2 years at Keesler (Avionics Officer Course, student and instructor), and 2 1/2 years in Panama, (Avionics Maintenance Officer and Major Air Command Staff Avionics Officer) . I was a Captain when I left the service. I don't regret having been in the service and I don't regret having gotten out.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 5 Years
6 months at Lackland, (basic and OTS), 2 1/2 years at Keesler (Avionics Officer Course, student and instructor), and 2 1/2 years in Panama, (Avionics Maintenance Officer and Major Air Command Staff Avionics Officer) . I was a Captain when I left the service. I don't regret having been in the service and I don't regret having gotten out.
Jim Cummings
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Computer/Communications/Network Specialist/Engineer
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Computer/Communications/Network Specialist/Engineer
Joe Ruszczyk
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Sergent (E-4) Hospital Corpsman
Thankfully served entire enlistment ('66-'70) in Arizona!
Also served 6 years in the Army Reserve as a Medical Service Specialist. 1980-1986
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Sergent (E-4) Hospital Corpsman
Thankfully served entire enlistment ('66-'70) in Arizona!
Also served 6 years in the Army Reserve as a Medical Service Specialist. 1980-1986
John H. Vincent
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served active Duty with the US Navy SeaBees with a tour in Vietnam, Transfered to the US Air Force serving active Duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve retiring in 2006 with the rank of LtCol.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served active Duty with the US Navy SeaBees with a tour in Vietnam, Transfered to the US Air Force serving active Duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve retiring in 2006 with the rank of LtCol.
John T Moynihan
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1972-76. Went from SHHS-USMC-UMASS.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1972-76. Went from SHHS-USMC-UMASS.
Jonathan Stueck
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
1984 Boot Camp Great Lakes, VFA-192, VFA-113 at NAS Lemoore CA, NAS South Weymouth MA, VFA-305, VP-65 at NAS Pt Mugu CA, NARCEN Lemoore CA, NMCRC Albuquerque, NM 2005
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
1984 Boot Camp Great Lakes, VFA-192, VFA-113 at NAS Lemoore CA, NAS South Weymouth MA, VFA-305, VP-65 at NAS Pt Mugu CA, NARCEN Lemoore CA, NMCRC Albuquerque, NM 2005
Jonathan Stueck
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Worked in the Military Supply Support, for avation, sea, and land.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Worked in the Military Supply Support, for avation, sea, and land.
Joseph D'Ordine
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Marine Sniper and moved to Air Force Reserves as a Medic
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Marine Sniper and moved to Air Force Reserves as a Medic
Kevin Thomas Mickna
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Underwater Demolition Team 21, 73-76; Reserve Harbor Clearance/Mobile Diving & Salvage Unit 2, 79-84; SEAL Team 2, 85-90; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 4, 91-93; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, 93-99; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 10, 99-03. Forever grateful to Bob Symington, Roger Farnsworth & Pat Fitzgibbons for getting me ready for all of that!
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Underwater Demolition Team 21, 73-76; Reserve Harbor Clearance/Mobile Diving & Salvage Unit 2, 79-84; SEAL Team 2, 85-90; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 4, 91-93; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, 93-99; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 10, 99-03. Forever grateful to Bob Symington, Roger Farnsworth & Pat Fitzgibbons for getting me ready for all of that!
Laura Lynch Sharrard
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 2003 after completing 23 years of Active Duty Naval Service as a Dental Technician, serving with the Field Marine Corps as well.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 2003 after completing 23 years of Active Duty Naval Service as a Dental Technician, serving with the Field Marine Corps as well.
Paul Oxley
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Jet Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. Retired Master Sergeant. Served in Arizona, England, S. Carolina, Thailand, Virginia, Germany, Idaho, S. Korea, and New Hampshire
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Jet Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. Retired Master Sergeant. Served in Arizona, England, S. Carolina, Thailand, Virginia, Germany, Idaho, S. Korea, and New Hampshire
Raymond Leo Blain, M.D. Major
Class of 1959
Air Force, 6 Years
Bolling AFB Washington D.C. 1966-1967
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center San Antonio, TX 1967-1970
Mather AFB, Rancho Cordova CA 1970-1972
Chief of Pediartics
Class of 1959
Air Force, 6 Years
Bolling AFB Washington D.C. 1966-1967
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center San Antonio, TX 1967-1970
Mather AFB, Rancho Cordova CA 1970-1972
Chief of Pediartics
Richard Gagnon
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
August 1959 until August 1963 ASW Sonarman, E2
Leadin sonaman USS Mills DER 383.
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
August 1959 until August 1963 ASW Sonarman, E2
Leadin sonaman USS Mills DER 383.
Richard Gagnon
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
Sonarman. Tin Can Sailor. USS Mills DER383
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
Sonarman. Tin Can Sailor. USS Mills DER383
Richard M. Orzino
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Promoted to Chief Master Sergeant in 1984, retired from the Air Force in 1993, over 30 years service. Vietnam Service Medals.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Promoted to Chief Master Sergeant in 1984, retired from the Air Force in 1993, over 30 years service. Vietnam Service Medals.
Richard Orzino
Class of 1963
Air Force, 30 Years
Retired in 1993 as a Command Chief.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 30 Years
Retired in 1993 as a Command Chief.
Scott Diaz
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Twenty-six years of service, as a Special Forces soldier and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Twenty-six years of service, as a Special Forces soldier and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot.
Stephen H. Mainville
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
served in usmc for 6 yrs. served in us army for 22 yrs. fought in persian gulf w. 1st cav as uh-60 crewchief. fought in afghanistan w. usasoc.
as operations officer.retired in 2008.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
served in usmc for 6 yrs. served in us army for 22 yrs. fought in persian gulf w. 1st cav as uh-60 crewchief. fought in afghanistan w. usasoc.
as operations officer.retired in 2008.
Stuart Vigneux
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation electronics technician. Assigned to Navy Squadron VA-12 in Jacksonville, Fla. Deployed aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt for operations in Mediterranean and in the Caribbean.
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation electronics technician. Assigned to Navy Squadron VA-12 in Jacksonville, Fla. Deployed aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt for operations in Mediterranean and in the Caribbean.
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Our South Hadley 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 South Hadley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in South Hadley are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!