South Salem High School Alumni
Salem, Oregon (OR)
Recent Members
| Allan Allan Craig Hadley | 1964 |
| Daniel Cortes | 2023 |
| Debbie Debbie Klecker | 1969 |
| Janis Janis L Calaba | 1970 |
| John Smith | 2008 |
| Katie Marquess | 1977 |
| Melinda Baker | 1988 |
| Worth Mathewson Worth Mathewson | 1961 |
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
Bradley J. Volk
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I graduated from Willamette Law School in 1988, worked for a year in private practice, and entered the Air Force as a Judge Advocate in 1989. I served until 1995, then entered the reserves. It has been a wonderful experience. I was stationed in California, Germany, Korea and Florida. I loved Korea so much I returned there to teach English at a boys high school for about two years.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I graduated from Willamette Law School in 1988, worked for a year in private practice, and entered the Air Force as a Judge Advocate in 1989. I served until 1995, then entered the reserves. It has been a wonderful experience. I was stationed in California, Germany, Korea and Florida. I loved Korea so much I returned there to teach English at a boys high school for about two years.
Chris Turpen
Class of 1986
Army, 5 Years
Cavalry Scout- Stationed Germany 86-89. Conducted surveillance/security missions on East/West border. US Army reserves during Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1986
Army, 5 Years
Cavalry Scout- Stationed Germany 86-89. Conducted surveillance/security missions on East/West border. US Army reserves during Operation Desert Storm.
Corinne Gavette
Class of 1981
Army, 9 Years
German Interpreter/Interrogator in Army Intelligence Corps
Class of 1981
Army, 9 Years
German Interpreter/Interrogator in Army Intelligence Corps
Daiv Skinner
Class of 1968
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 24 years with the 41st Brigade, Oregon Army National Guard, in Tigard. When I retired in 1996, I was the Personnel Actions Supervisor for 41st Bde HQ. Prior to that I served as the State Mobilization NCO at the State Area Command Center in Salem.
Class of 1968
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 24 years with the 41st Brigade, Oregon Army National Guard, in Tigard. When I retired in 1996, I was the Personnel Actions Supervisor for 41st Bde HQ. Prior to that I served as the State Mobilization NCO at the State Area Command Center in Salem.
Dan Burda
Class of 1971
Air Force, 7 Years
Pilot T41 Cessna
Pilot T37 Cessna
Pilot T38 Talon
Pilot KC135 Air Refueling Tanker
Air Operations Officer
Class of 1971
Air Force, 7 Years
Pilot T41 Cessna
Pilot T37 Cessna
Pilot T38 Talon
Pilot KC135 Air Refueling Tanker
Air Operations Officer
David Hughes
Class of 1977
Army, 13 Years
Served 10 years in Germany and Desert Storm.
Class of 1977
Army, 13 Years
Served 10 years in Germany and Desert Storm.
David Kuhns
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
I served in the Army for 24 years, retiring in 2000
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
I served in the Army for 24 years, retiring in 2000
duane earl isham
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
NATO, ARFCOS courier, Oeiraras , Portugal, PO3
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
NATO, ARFCOS courier, Oeiraras , Portugal, PO3
Duane Mercier
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Broadcaster/Public Affairs
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Broadcaster/Public Affairs
Frederick Heard
Class of 1988
Army, 15 Years
10 years active duty - Stationed in Korea, Fort Ord California, Hawaii, Fort Hood Texas, and trips to Bosnia and Panama. Currently 1SG in TX National Guard.
Class of 1988
Army, 15 Years
10 years active duty - Stationed in Korea, Fort Ord California, Hawaii, Fort Hood Texas, and trips to Bosnia and Panama. Currently 1SG in TX National Guard.
Garth Olson
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Aviation Ordnance. Sgt (E-5) Camp Pendleton, CA, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Philippines, LHA-3 USS Belleau Wood, LHA-1 USS Tarawa, Operation Desert Sheild/Storm, Operation Sea Angel.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Aviation Ordnance. Sgt (E-5) Camp Pendleton, CA, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Philippines, LHA-3 USS Belleau Wood, LHA-1 USS Tarawa, Operation Desert Sheild/Storm, Operation Sea Angel.
GARY E CALVIN
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
FOUR YEARS AIR FORCE, 18 WITH THE NAVY AND NAVAL RESERVES.
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
FOUR YEARS AIR FORCE, 18 WITH THE NAVY AND NAVAL RESERVES.
Jason Faler
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
Infantry, 1998-2002; Intelligence, 2002-Present; Veteran/Bronze Star Medal Recipient, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq, 2005-06.
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
Infantry, 1998-2002; Intelligence, 2002-Present; Veteran/Bronze Star Medal Recipient, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq, 2005-06.
Jeff James
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Cheif and Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Cheif and Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Jim Davidson
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
I served on Patrol Gunboats in Vietnam 72-74.
the USS Canon PG-90 which is being turned into a museum and a training facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsan
Ports I visited include the Phillipines,Vietnam, Singapore,Hong Kong, Indonesia,Truk,Siapan, Thailand,Austrailia, and Guam.See gunboatriders.com for more information. The Canon was the most decorated ship in the Vietnam War which I am very proud of.
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
I served on Patrol Gunboats in Vietnam 72-74.
the USS Canon PG-90 which is being turned into a museum and a training facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsan
Ports I visited include the Phillipines,Vietnam, Singapore,Hong Kong, Indonesia,Truk,Siapan, Thailand,Austrailia, and Guam.See gunboatriders.com for more information. The Canon was the most decorated ship in the Vietnam War which I am very proud of.
Jonathan Sturges
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Submarines - US Navy-30 years, German Navy-7 years, NJROTC-5 years
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Submarines - US Navy-30 years, German Navy-7 years, NJROTC-5 years
Keith Burres
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
After Willamette University became a 90 Day Wonder with a commission and after 18 years was promoted to Colonel. Retired after 24+ years. Serving at the Pentagon and Commanding the AF Logistics Management Center were tops in career.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
After Willamette University became a 90 Day Wonder with a commission and after 18 years was promoted to Colonel. Retired after 24+ years. Serving at the Pentagon and Commanding the AF Logistics Management Center were tops in career.
Keith Burres
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retored as a Colonel. Served during Vietnam. Air Force was the best for me and I would start all over again to defeat the terrorists.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retored as a Colonel. Served during Vietnam. Air Force was the best for me and I would start all over again to defeat the terrorists.
Keith L. Austin
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
HC-130 crew chief,AIR RESCUE SE Asia and Flordia
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
HC-130 crew chief,AIR RESCUE SE Asia and Flordia
Keith Pritchard
Class of 1987
Army, 16 Years
Serving second tour in Afghanistan with special operations.
Class of 1987
Army, 16 Years
Serving second tour in Afghanistan with special operations.
Kevin m Luman-Shattuck
Class of 1993
Navy, 7 Years
Information tech second class (SW) 2000-2003 aboard LSD-46 Tortuga out of little creek VA then from 2003-2006 IMF Det Everett as DMS Tech/Network Admin 2006-2007 REDCOM 22 as informations officer
Class of 1993
Navy, 7 Years
Information tech second class (SW) 2000-2003 aboard LSD-46 Tortuga out of little creek VA then from 2003-2006 IMF Det Everett as DMS Tech/Network Admin 2006-2007 REDCOM 22 as informations officer
Kristoffer Scott
Class of 1992
Navy, 12 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class, served in Afghanistan immediately following September 11, 2001.
Class of 1992
Navy, 12 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class, served in Afghanistan immediately following September 11, 2001.
Leonard Mendenhall
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Cpl. Vietnam August 68 through August 1969
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Cpl. Vietnam August 68 through August 1969
Lisa Silva
Class of 1993
Air Force, 5 Years
I served 4 years of active duty (2002-2006)which included one deployment to Qatar and one deployment to Iraq. After separating from active duty, I went into the Air Force Reserves. I am currently based at March ARB, Riverside, CA.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 5 Years
I served 4 years of active duty (2002-2006)which included one deployment to Qatar and one deployment to Iraq. After separating from active duty, I went into the Air Force Reserves. I am currently based at March ARB, Riverside, CA.
Logan Brethower
Class of 2000
Navy, 5 Years
Serving onboard USS Port Royal in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. Logan is currrently a Fire Controlman Second Class.
Class of 2000
Navy, 5 Years
Serving onboard USS Port Royal in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. Logan is currrently a Fire Controlman Second Class.
Matthew Ardaiz
Class of 1986
Army, 11 Years
UH-60 Blackhawk crewchief, then WO -60 pilot, now CPT UH-1 pilot. DUSTOFF! Been stationed in S. Korea, Germany, Alabama, Hawaii, Iraq, and currently Washington State.
Class of 1986
Army, 11 Years
UH-60 Blackhawk crewchief, then WO -60 pilot, now CPT UH-1 pilot. DUSTOFF! Been stationed in S. Korea, Germany, Alabama, Hawaii, Iraq, and currently Washington State.
Melissa Tofflemire
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Worked as a nurse in the Army at Madigan Hospital on Fort Lewis. Served in Afghanistan in 2006.
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Worked as a nurse in the Army at Madigan Hospital on Fort Lewis. Served in Afghanistan in 2006.
Michael A Parker
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Special Forces for a total of 34 years.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Special Forces for a total of 34 years.
Michael Gilman
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as CW3 from the Army December 2012 after 20 years on Active duty, 25 years total service.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as CW3 from the Army December 2012 after 20 years on Active duty, 25 years total service.
Michael Ringwald
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20 Years
I enlisted in 1968, Had several Jos/ Aerospace Control and warning Tech, Antijamming Tech Aircraft Load master, Military training instructor, 1st Sgt. Durning my time in, go to Live and travel Europe, lived in Germany over 10 years. I got discharged and moved back to Salem in 1988. Had my own Excavating / Trucking company for 23 years, until I became disabled in 2008 .
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20 Years
I enlisted in 1968, Had several Jos/ Aerospace Control and warning Tech, Antijamming Tech Aircraft Load master, Military training instructor, 1st Sgt. Durning my time in, go to Live and travel Europe, lived in Germany over 10 years. I got discharged and moved back to Salem in 1988. Had my own Excavating / Trucking company for 23 years, until I became disabled in 2008 .
Robert Bullard
Class of 1977
Navy, 8 Years
USS Midway CV-41,USS Orleck DD-886,USS White Plains AFS-4,USS Implicit MSO-455
Class of 1977
Navy, 8 Years
USS Midway CV-41,USS Orleck DD-886,USS White Plains AFS-4,USS Implicit MSO-455
Sandy Tilton
Class of 1971
Air Force, 8 Years
Radar Tech, Stationed in Ms, NY, Alaska, Wa, Cal.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 8 Years
Radar Tech, Stationed in Ms, NY, Alaska, Wa, Cal.
Silas Heisler
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
Infantry team leader in Afghanistan, Iraq veteran, and member of the Oregon Military Funeral Honors Team when not deployed.
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
Infantry team leader in Afghanistan, Iraq veteran, and member of the Oregon Military Funeral Honors Team when not deployed.
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School News
SHARON CLEMAN '60
Senior photos, pg 18; lives at APPLEWOOD RETIREMENT in SALEM, same place I live but she is new just this year.
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Our South Salem 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 Salem High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Salem are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!