Sulphur High School Alumni
Sulphur, Louisiana (LA)
Recent Members
| Daniel Poole | 2015 |
| Darren P Foy Foy | 2012 |
| Heather Hastings | 1998 |
| Malerie Taylor Malerie Taylor | 2007 |
| Paul Loup | 1960 |
| Sal Messina Messina | 1985 |
| Timothy Kyra Kopecky | 1985 |
| Tony Anthony Bruney | 2004 |
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
Alvin L. McFarlain
Class of 1960
Navy, 6 Years
I was stationed on (2) ships, USS HAMUL (AD-20)and USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29), I was in charge of the Special weapons Diviison Torpedoman and records of special weapons..
Class of 1960
Navy, 6 Years
I was stationed on (2) ships, USS HAMUL (AD-20)and USS ISLE ROYALE (AD-29), I was in charge of the Special weapons Diviison Torpedoman and records of special weapons..
Brian Scott Allen
Class of 1988
National Guard, 18 Years
Served in Iraq Freedom III and will be returning at the end of 2009
Class of 1988
National Guard, 18 Years
Served in Iraq Freedom III and will be returning at the end of 2009
Chad "Collums" Neuman
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
4 years active duty, stationed Ft.Drum, NY 10th Mountain Division
6 years with the Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Divsion, and 49th Armored Division.
2 tours in Iraq 1 time as a transportor hauling M1Abrams around the country.
2nd time as a Supply NCOIC for a Signal unit
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
4 years active duty, stationed Ft.Drum, NY 10th Mountain Division
6 years with the Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Divsion, and 49th Armored Division.
2 tours in Iraq 1 time as a transportor hauling M1Abrams around the country.
2nd time as a Supply NCOIC for a Signal unit
Chad Sherman
Class of 1992
Navy, 4 Years
1993 to 1996 servied in the Navy- was a 3rd class petty officer, and detached to Seal Team 5 out of Coronado Ca, did 2 tours in Iraq, served overseas for one year in Diego Garcia, 2 years in San Diego CA , completed Navy Diver school. Stationed on the FFG-46 RENTZ battle frigate.
Class of 1992
Navy, 4 Years
1993 to 1996 servied in the Navy- was a 3rd class petty officer, and detached to Seal Team 5 out of Coronado Ca, did 2 tours in Iraq, served overseas for one year in Diego Garcia, 2 years in San Diego CA , completed Navy Diver school. Stationed on the FFG-46 RENTZ battle frigate.
Dale Whelchel
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
27+ Years, Iranian Hostage Crisis, Desert Storm, OIF, Retired LCDR
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
27+ Years, Iranian Hostage Crisis, Desert Storm, OIF, Retired LCDR
Dale Whelchel
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 77, Commissioned in 92, retired in 2005.
Iranian Hostage crisis, Desert Storm, Bosnia!
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 77, Commissioned in 92, retired in 2005.
Iranian Hostage crisis, Desert Storm, Bosnia!
Daniel Mann
Class of 2002
National Guard, 6 Years
Served 1 Tour in Iraq (O.I.F. III )
Class of 2002
National Guard, 6 Years
Served 1 Tour in Iraq (O.I.F. III )
Darrell E. Gregory
Class of 1955
Army, 3 Years
Basic training at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas.
Basic and Advanced Medic Training at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas.
Served as a medic at 10th Field Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany.
Discharged in 1958. Recalled to active duty during Berlin Crisis in 1961.
Class of 1955
Army, 3 Years
Basic training at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas.
Basic and Advanced Medic Training at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas.
Served as a medic at 10th Field Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany.
Discharged in 1958. Recalled to active duty during Berlin Crisis in 1961.
Darrell Gregory
Class of 1955
Army, 3 Years
Served as medic at 10th Field Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany
Class of 1955
Army, 3 Years
Served as medic at 10th Field Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany
DONNA LEGER BROWN
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
Graduated from bootcamp in Bainbridge, MD in oct 1971, first duty station VT-22, NAS Kingsville, TX in the administration Office. Married a seabee while stationed here, transferred to NAVPHIBSCHOOL, Little Creek, VA in Oct 1972, finished tour here. Husband made a career of the Navy retired in Oct 1984.
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
Graduated from bootcamp in Bainbridge, MD in oct 1971, first duty station VT-22, NAS Kingsville, TX in the administration Office. Married a seabee while stationed here, transferred to NAVPHIBSCHOOL, Little Creek, VA in Oct 1972, finished tour here. Husband made a career of the Navy retired in Oct 1984.
Gregg Holder
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Embassy Duty in Ethiopia and Zambia.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Embassy Duty in Ethiopia and Zambia.
Jackie Whisenhunt
Class of 1972
Air Force, 21 Years
Command and Control Emergency Actions Contoller, HQSAC Underground Command Center and SAC Airborne Command Post, Tours in Thailand and Korea. Retired in Nebraska.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 21 Years
Command and Control Emergency Actions Contoller, HQSAC Underground Command Center and SAC Airborne Command Post, Tours in Thailand and Korea. Retired in Nebraska.
James "BB" Gayle
Class of 1988
Air Force, 18 Years
Been in for 18+ years and got back from iraq Sept 07
Class of 1988
Air Force, 18 Years
Been in for 18+ years and got back from iraq Sept 07
James "David" Williams
Class of 1978
Navy, 3 Years
Got out as 3rd Class Petty Officer, 1983. 2 Med Cruises aboard USS JFK and USS Independence, Aircraft Carriers. Worked on F-14 weapons systems.
Class of 1978
Navy, 3 Years
Got out as 3rd Class Petty Officer, 1983. 2 Med Cruises aboard USS JFK and USS Independence, Aircraft Carriers. Worked on F-14 weapons systems.
Joel Kendrick
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served for 4 yrs in active duty and 2 yrs in active reserves
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served for 4 yrs in active duty and 2 yrs in active reserves
John David Mead
Class of 1983
Air Force, 36 Years
Retired Chief Master Sergeant(E9), Maintenance Operations Superintendent 149th Fighter Wing Texas Air National Guard; Served 36 years 4 active duty followed by another 32 years as full time technician/Guardsman with the Texas Air National Guard.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 36 Years
Retired Chief Master Sergeant(E9), Maintenance Operations Superintendent 149th Fighter Wing Texas Air National Guard; Served 36 years 4 active duty followed by another 32 years as full time technician/Guardsman with the Texas Air National Guard.
John Sittig
Class of 1985
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Active duty in Army Reserves. Preparing to serve as a financial person at organization in Colorado Springs.
Class of 1985
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Active duty in Army Reserves. Preparing to serve as a financial person at organization in Colorado Springs.
John W. Desselle
Class of 1990
National Guard, 14 Years
I've been Serving since 1994.
Class of 1990
National Guard, 14 Years
I've been Serving since 1994.
Josie Monique (Richard) Stewart
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active Duty Air Force for 4 years, joined the Reserves but stayed Active for another 4 years, received a commisison and transferred to a unit in Florida and will retire 01 November 2008.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active Duty Air Force for 4 years, joined the Reserves but stayed Active for another 4 years, received a commisison and transferred to a unit in Florida and will retire 01 November 2008.
Levi .M. Tingle
Class of 1986
Army, 13 Years
Sergeant First Class was my rank. Served two tours in Bosnia. Many service awards.
Class of 1986
Army, 13 Years
Sergeant First Class was my rank. Served two tours in Bosnia. Many service awards.
Mark S. Mays
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
84-85 - Biloxi, Ms.
85-86 - Osan, Korea
86-88 - Homestead, Fl.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
84-85 - Biloxi, Ms.
85-86 - Osan, Korea
86-88 - Homestead, Fl.
Melessia Harless Sage
Class of 1986
Air Force, 8 Years
Logistics supervisor; Spent 4years in Athens, Greece, 5 years in Great Falls, MT., 10 years in Rapid City, SD. Left the Air Force after 8 years and 2 kids, husband has now completed 24 years and will retire in 18 months. Now live in Alaska
Class of 1986
Air Force, 8 Years
Logistics supervisor; Spent 4years in Athens, Greece, 5 years in Great Falls, MT., 10 years in Rapid City, SD. Left the Air Force after 8 years and 2 kids, husband has now completed 24 years and will retire in 18 months. Now live in Alaska
Melvin T.. Carlin
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Began my military career at Fort Polk and retired from Polk . I served 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam.It was a wonderful life for both myself and my family. My daughters were able to receive a worldly education you cannot receive any place else. I have made many good friends and many memories that have a profound impact on my life. I retired at 38 years old and was able to start another career. I am so blessed .
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Began my military career at Fort Polk and retired from Polk . I served 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam.It was a wonderful life for both myself and my family. My daughters were able to receive a worldly education you cannot receive any place else. I have made many good friends and many memories that have a profound impact on my life. I retired at 38 years old and was able to start another career. I am so blessed .
Michelle Brannon Buchanan
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
US Army Transportation Management Specialist
Idar-Oberstien, Germany
Baumholder, Germany
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
US Army Transportation Management Specialist
Idar-Oberstien, Germany
Baumholder, Germany
Patrick Kurt Vincent
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 15 Years
I served from 1979-1994 in the Marine Corp. Retired as a Staff Sargent.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 15 Years
I served from 1979-1994 in the Marine Corp. Retired as a Staff Sargent.
Robert L "Buster" Irby
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Specialist 5th Class (E5)
Army Air Defense
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Specialist 5th Class (E5)
Army Air Defense
Steven L Vance
Class of 1989
Navy, 5 Years
Served on US submarine USS Bremerton (SSN-698) As a member Of A-Division
Class of 1989
Navy, 5 Years
Served on US submarine USS Bremerton (SSN-698) As a member Of A-Division
Thomas W. Spell
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
I was on the USS Fort Marion LSD 22. I was in the Ship Service Divison. I was Barber and Store Keeper aboard my ship the whole time. I am a Vietnam Veteran,and I was involved Nuclear Bomb Test in South Pacific in 1962.
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
I was on the USS Fort Marion LSD 22. I was in the Ship Service Divison. I was Barber and Store Keeper aboard my ship the whole time. I am a Vietnam Veteran,and I was involved Nuclear Bomb Test in South Pacific in 1962.
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Our Sulphur 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 Sulphur High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Sulphur are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!