Spencer High School Alumni
Columbus, Georgia (GA)

Recent Members
Cenk Cenk Jake Oner | 1988 |
Erlene Williams | 1993 |
Iyona Torbert | 2021 |
Jake D | 2023 |
James Durdin James Durdin | 1986 |
Jimmy Brown | 2016 |
Kemaaya Hudson | 2015 |
Michael Williamson | 1998 |
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

Adrian Guerra II
Class of 1995
Army, 2 Years
I went to college right after high school. Kept a promise to my dad not to enter military service until I gave civilian life a chance. I kept my promise and I'm now in the Army Active Duty.
Class of 1995
Army, 2 Years
I went to college right after high school. Kept a promise to my dad not to enter military service until I gave civilian life a chance. I kept my promise and I'm now in the Army Active Duty.

Al Thomas
Class of 1985
Air Force, 13 Years
Air Force (94APS) crossed over to Navy (CBC Det-D) crossed over to Army (1177 Transportation)
Class of 1985
Air Force, 13 Years
Air Force (94APS) crossed over to Navy (CBC Det-D) crossed over to Army (1177 Transportation)


Debra lathrop (Meders)
Class of 1975
Navy, 21 Years
I joined at the age of 30 in 1986. Did almost 9 yrs actively and then transferred to Reserves until 2007.
Class of 1975
Navy, 21 Years
I joined at the age of 30 in 1986. Did almost 9 yrs actively and then transferred to Reserves until 2007.

EDDIE HORNE
Class of 1986
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Presidental Honor Guard, LEDET Charleston, SC (Law Enforcement Detachment Team)
Class of 1986
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Presidental Honor Guard, LEDET Charleston, SC (Law Enforcement Detachment Team)

Eddie Horne
Class of 1986
Coast Guard, 5 Years
After High School, I enrolled in to the USCG. I was sent to Cape May, NJ for Basic Training. My first tour of duty was the Presidental Honor Guard in Washington, D.C.
were I participated in the President Bush's Inauguration and was a member of the Silent Drill Team. In 1990 I was transfered to LEDET (Law Enforcement Detachment Team) Charleston, SC where I deployed during Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1986
Coast Guard, 5 Years
After High School, I enrolled in to the USCG. I was sent to Cape May, NJ for Basic Training. My first tour of duty was the Presidental Honor Guard in Washington, D.C.
were I participated in the President Bush's Inauguration and was a member of the Silent Drill Team. In 1990 I was transfered to LEDET (Law Enforcement Detachment Team) Charleston, SC where I deployed during Operation Desert Storm.

Felton Moore, Jr
Class of 1967
Army, 20 Years
Vietnam veteran, served tours in Germany; retired July 1987.
Class of 1967
Army, 20 Years
Vietnam veteran, served tours in Germany; retired July 1987.


John Samuel Norfleet, III
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I einter the Marine Cops, Oct. 10, 1966. Served in Viet Nam,, 67-68, received many declaration. Served 30 years in Law Enforcement. B.S., M.P.A. I thank God for Spencer.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I einter the Marine Cops, Oct. 10, 1966. Served in Viet Nam,, 67-68, received many declaration. Served 30 years in Law Enforcement. B.S., M.P.A. I thank God for Spencer.

Lewis(Louis)Taylor
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Drafted into U.S. Army Oct 1967. Opted for the U.S. Air Force. Served In Operation Arc Light in Support Of Viet Nam. Had A break in Service. After re-entering served in Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Served as Anti-Terrorism Specialist. Upon retiring worked as a Staff Development Training Coordinator/Public Safety Training Instructor at the GA Public Safety Training Center. Awarded Bachelor Degrees at Columbus State University, MPA from Troy University and did PHd Studies in Human Services and Criminal Justice at Capella University St Paul Minnesota. Greenwave until I die!!!
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Drafted into U.S. Army Oct 1967. Opted for the U.S. Air Force. Served In Operation Arc Light in Support Of Viet Nam. Had A break in Service. After re-entering served in Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Served as Anti-Terrorism Specialist. Upon retiring worked as a Staff Development Training Coordinator/Public Safety Training Instructor at the GA Public Safety Training Center. Awarded Bachelor Degrees at Columbus State University, MPA from Troy University and did PHd Studies in Human Services and Criminal Justice at Capella University St Paul Minnesota. Greenwave until I die!!!

Marion Wilson III
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Utility Chief
Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9)
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Utility Chief
Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9)

Marion Wilson III
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Facilities Engineer Chief, Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan
II MEF G4, Utilities, Senior Enlisted, Camp Lejeune, NC
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Facilities Engineer Chief, Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan
II MEF G4, Utilities, Senior Enlisted, Camp Lejeune, NC

Porter Bibb Angel III
Class of 1981
Army, 20 Years
Avionics Mechanic (Communications, Radar, Navigational, Automatic Flight Controls, Aircraft Survivability Equipment) Deployed: Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kuwait. Assigned: Hunter AAF Savannah, GA. Germany, Korea. Sergeant Morales Club Member
Class of 1981
Army, 20 Years
Avionics Mechanic (Communications, Radar, Navigational, Automatic Flight Controls, Aircraft Survivability Equipment) Deployed: Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kuwait. Assigned: Hunter AAF Savannah, GA. Germany, Korea. Sergeant Morales Club Member

Princess Merriweather Atunrase
Class of 1992
Army, 25 Years
Medical Service Corps Officer since 1997, still serving
Class of 1992
Army, 25 Years
Medical Service Corps Officer since 1997, still serving

Roosevelt (Jack) Turner Jr
Class of 1962
Army, 30 Years
Command Sergeant Major (RET)
Class of 1962
Army, 30 Years
Command Sergeant Major (RET)

T. Danielle Russell
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
I am a Family Practice Physician and Major in the Air Force currently stationed at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL. I recently returned from a short tour in Iraq from December 2007-May 2008. I have written an inspirational autobipgraphy titled Sanctified & Still Standing! which is available on tatepublishing.com. It will be in stores Sept 23, 2008. GO GREENWAVES!!!!
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
I am a Family Practice Physician and Major in the Air Force currently stationed at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL. I recently returned from a short tour in Iraq from December 2007-May 2008. I have written an inspirational autobipgraphy titled Sanctified & Still Standing! which is available on tatepublishing.com. It will be in stores Sept 23, 2008. GO GREENWAVES!!!!
Alumni Stories

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School News
Passing of Robert Martin, Spencer High Class of 1961
CSM (Ret.) Robert Martin, class of 1961, passed away yesterday, February 10, 2013 in Irving Texas. Funeral services are ...
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Our Spencer 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 Spencer High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Columbus are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!