Tabb High School Alumni
Yorktown, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Aiden Tatem-askew | 2025 |
| Dan Hitchcock | 1997 |
| David Wild | 1982 |
| Jodie Santoro | 2009 |
| Laurie Elsass | 1994 |
| Lindsey Jones | 2019 |
| Mario Ruybal | 1992 |
| Whitney Eger | 2010 |
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
Annette Sherman
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in Titan II missiles fuel systems the first 3 years. Re-trained into Logistics Plans and did that for the remaining years with some time spent as a systems analyst. Stationed in Little Rock AFB, AR, March AFB, CA back to Little Rock AFB, Kunsan AB, Korea, Eglin AFB, FL, Osan AB, Korea, Langley AFB, VA, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL. Retired 1999.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in Titan II missiles fuel systems the first 3 years. Re-trained into Logistics Plans and did that for the remaining years with some time spent as a systems analyst. Stationed in Little Rock AFB, AR, March AFB, CA back to Little Rock AFB, Kunsan AB, Korea, Eglin AFB, FL, Osan AB, Korea, Langley AFB, VA, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL. Retired 1999.
Annette Sherman
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Titan II missile fuel systems, Titan II maintenance scheduler, Logistics Planner, Functional Systems Analyst. Retired 1999.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Titan II missile fuel systems, Titan II maintenance scheduler, Logistics Planner, Functional Systems Analyst. Retired 1999.
Bryan
Class of 1988
Navy, 13 Years
OS2 (DV/SG/PJ) Operations Specialist 2nd Class
(Navy Deep Sea Diver / Submarine Warfare Qualified as a NON-submariner / Parachute Jumper Army Airborne qualified at Ft Benning GA, 1st of the 507th. "Five-Jump Chump") Served in Desert Storm while stationed with MDSU-1 Mobile Diving Salavage Unit 1, then did a tour with SDVT1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Then, after a diving accident while serving at EODMU 6 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (thought my next breath was going to be my last... Literally) finished up my contract as Building Manager at NNPTC Naval Nuclear Power Training Comand "Nuke-School" after which the VA Veterans Administration paid for my Bachelors Degree at College of Charleston,SC and am now currently working with Boeing in the new 787 program in the new facility at BSC, Boeing South Carolina.
Class of 1988
Navy, 13 Years
OS2 (DV/SG/PJ) Operations Specialist 2nd Class
(Navy Deep Sea Diver / Submarine Warfare Qualified as a NON-submariner / Parachute Jumper Army Airborne qualified at Ft Benning GA, 1st of the 507th. "Five-Jump Chump") Served in Desert Storm while stationed with MDSU-1 Mobile Diving Salavage Unit 1, then did a tour with SDVT1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Then, after a diving accident while serving at EODMU 6 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (thought my next breath was going to be my last... Literally) finished up my contract as Building Manager at NNPTC Naval Nuclear Power Training Comand "Nuke-School" after which the VA Veterans Administration paid for my Bachelors Degree at College of Charleston,SC and am now currently working with Boeing in the new 787 program in the new facility at BSC, Boeing South Carolina.
Bryan McLaughlin
Class of 1988
Navy, 13 Years
OS2 (DV/SG/PJ) Operations Specialist 2nd Class
(Navy Deep Sea Diver / Submarine Warfare Qualified as a NON-submariner / Parachute Jumper Army Airborne qualified at Ft Benning GA, 1st of the 507th. "Five-Jump Chump") Served in Desert Storm while stationed with MDSU-1 Mobile Diving Salavage Unit 1, then did a tour with SDVT1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Then, after a diving accident while serving at EODMU 6 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (thought my next breath was going to be my last... Literally) finished up my contract as Building Manager at NNPTC Naval Nuclear Power Training Comand "Nuke-School" after which the VA Veterans Administration paid for my Bachelors Degree at College of Charleston,SC and am now currently working with Boeing in the new 787 program in the new facility at BSC, Boeing South Carolina.
Class of 1988
Navy, 13 Years
OS2 (DV/SG/PJ) Operations Specialist 2nd Class
(Navy Deep Sea Diver / Submarine Warfare Qualified as a NON-submariner / Parachute Jumper Army Airborne qualified at Ft Benning GA, 1st of the 507th. "Five-Jump Chump") Served in Desert Storm while stationed with MDSU-1 Mobile Diving Salavage Unit 1, then did a tour with SDVT1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Then, after a diving accident while serving at EODMU 6 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (thought my next breath was going to be my last... Literally) finished up my contract as Building Manager at NNPTC Naval Nuclear Power Training Comand "Nuke-School" after which the VA Veterans Administration paid for my Bachelors Degree at College of Charleston,SC and am now currently working with Boeing in the new 787 program in the new facility at BSC, Boeing South Carolina.
Charles Carter
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Joined the VA National Guard in 1990, joined the Marine Corps in 1993. Three tours to Iraq, still proudly serving
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Joined the VA National Guard in 1990, joined the Marine Corps in 1993. Three tours to Iraq, still proudly serving
Charles D. Frizzelle, Jr.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
25 years USAF. Time spent in flight test, systems acquisition, special operations (USA-SF), space operations, and pol-mil. Seven combat tours.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
25 years USAF. Time spent in flight test, systems acquisition, special operations (USA-SF), space operations, and pol-mil. Seven combat tours.
Christopher Hardy
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Transportation career field. Currently deployed as a Duty Officer handling all cargo and passenger issues at current location. Assigned to McGuire AFB, NJ when home. 18 months to go until retirement....finally!!
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Transportation career field. Currently deployed as a Duty Officer handling all cargo and passenger issues at current location. Assigned to McGuire AFB, NJ when home. 18 months to go until retirement....finally!!
David S. Thurlow
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Served 27 years on active duty in Korea, CONUS, Europe, the Middle East, and Alaska, including Operations EARNEST WILL, DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, JOINT ENDEAVOR, and the global war on terrorism. Highest award: Legion of Merit.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Served 27 years on active duty in Korea, CONUS, Europe, the Middle East, and Alaska, including Operations EARNEST WILL, DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, JOINT ENDEAVOR, and the global war on terrorism. Highest award: Legion of Merit.
Eric Buller
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Lieutenant Colonel. Served as Armor Officer and deployed to Operation Desert Storm and to Operation Restore Hope (Somalia). Career culminated with assignment to United States Military Academy as faculty member. Earned Parachutist and Air Assault badges. Highest award earned is Legion of Merit.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Lieutenant Colonel. Served as Armor Officer and deployed to Operation Desert Storm and to Operation Restore Hope (Somalia). Career culminated with assignment to United States Military Academy as faculty member. Earned Parachutist and Air Assault badges. Highest award earned is Legion of Merit.
Jamie Wright
Class of 1992
Army, 6 Years
Served 6 years a a Ranger in Germany, Bosnia and Hawaii....
Class of 1992
Army, 6 Years
Served 6 years a a Ranger in Germany, Bosnia and Hawaii....
Jimmy Hill
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Logistics
Invasion of Panama
Gulf War
Bosnia
Iraqi Freedom
Enduring Freedom
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Logistics
Invasion of Panama
Gulf War
Bosnia
Iraqi Freedom
Enduring Freedom
John B. Costello
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Captain, Adjutant General Corps, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon.
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Captain, Adjutant General Corps, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon.
matthew stern
Class of 2009
Air Force, 6 Years
3E351 for the 823 RED HORSE unit based out of Florida
Class of 2009
Air Force, 6 Years
3E351 for the 823 RED HORSE unit based out of Florida
Richard M Williams
Class of 1981
Navy, 6 Years
Engineman, Diesel & Air Conditioning mechanic
Class of 1981
Navy, 6 Years
Engineman, Diesel & Air Conditioning mechanic
Richard M Williams
Class of 1981
Navy, 6 Years
Engineman, Diesel & Air Conditioning mechanic
Class of 1981
Navy, 6 Years
Engineman, Diesel & Air Conditioning mechanic
Ted Cason
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 22 Years
8 years USMC, 14 Army, INFANTRY Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Djibouti Africa.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 22 Years
8 years USMC, 14 Army, INFANTRY Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Djibouti Africa.
Tracy Herndon Franklin
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from Seabees, Construction Mechanic Senior Chief
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from Seabees, Construction Mechanic Senior Chief
Tracy Herndon Franklin
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from Navy Seabees in 2007 after 23 years.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from Navy Seabees in 2007 after 23 years.
Tyler Kelso
Class of 2014
Air Force, 4 Years
Security Forces Specialist
Hurlburt Field, Fl 2017
Al Udied AB, Qatar 2019
Class of 2014
Air Force, 4 Years
Security Forces Specialist
Hurlburt Field, Fl 2017
Al Udied AB, Qatar 2019
Victor Duna
Class of 1985
Navy, 20 Years
Engineman 1989-95 Gulf War
Aviation Electrician 1996-2012 Gulf War Iraqi Freedom Navy Achievement Medal (3) Sea Service(13) Overseas Service(7) Southwest Asian (9) Armed Forces Expeditionary(2) MUC(3)NUC(3) Good Conduct(5) National Defense(2) Global War Terrorism Exp(1) Global War Terrorism Sevice(1) Korean Defense(4) Kuwait Liberation(1) JMU(1) Battle E (3)
Class of 1985
Navy, 20 Years
Engineman 1989-95 Gulf War
Aviation Electrician 1996-2012 Gulf War Iraqi Freedom Navy Achievement Medal (3) Sea Service(13) Overseas Service(7) Southwest Asian (9) Armed Forces Expeditionary(2) MUC(3)NUC(3) Good Conduct(5) National Defense(2) Global War Terrorism Exp(1) Global War Terrorism Sevice(1) Korean Defense(4) Kuwait Liberation(1) JMU(1) Battle E (3)
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School News
Respected Latin Teacher, Dr. Charles Lindsay Gilliam, passed away.
(Reposted From his obituary in the Daily Press:)
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Our Tabb 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 Tabb High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Yorktown are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!