Talawanda High School Alumni
Oxford, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
Carlos Ford | 1997 |
David Tobeson | 1976 |
David Tobiason | 1957 |
Drena Williams | 1965 |
Jill Mason | 1999 |
Nicole Ker Nicole Ker | 2010 |
Ronald Hines Ronald Hines | 1987 |
Steven Roskosky | 2023 |
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
Andrew Chesser
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
First Sergeant Andrew Chesser is currently serving in Germany as a Military Police First Sergenat and has deployed 14 times in his Army carre from Operation Desert Strom to Operation Iraqi and Afghanistan Freedom.
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
First Sergeant Andrew Chesser is currently serving in Germany as a Military Police First Sergenat and has deployed 14 times in his Army carre from Operation Desert Strom to Operation Iraqi and Afghanistan Freedom.
Charles Murphy
Class of 1978
Air Force, 8 Years
Air Force Security Police stationed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii from 1980-1982 and Fairchild AFB from 1982-1983. Retrained to Logistics planner in 1983. Stationed Pope AFB, NC from 1983-1986. Remained active reserve at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Oh 1986-1988. Retrained to Pavements Maintenance Specialist with a mobility commitment to Rapid Runway Repair (RRR). That's me in the pic;the short guy in the middle.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 8 Years
Air Force Security Police stationed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii from 1980-1982 and Fairchild AFB from 1982-1983. Retrained to Logistics planner in 1983. Stationed Pope AFB, NC from 1983-1986. Remained active reserve at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Oh 1986-1988. Retrained to Pavements Maintenance Specialist with a mobility commitment to Rapid Runway Repair (RRR). That's me in the pic;the short guy in the middle.
David Broxterman
Class of 1977
Army, 24 Years
First Sergeant David "Flash" Broxterman served 24 years of active duty from 1977 to 2001. He served tours in Missouri; Washington; Ohio; Kentucky; Georgia; North Carolina; Italy and Germany. With short tours all over the world. He met his wife, Evelyn, while stationed in Germany. They have one daughter, Brooke, who was born at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. She is a proud Army "brat." David completed his BA and MBA degrees while on active duty. He finished most of his PhD after retirement. He has been working as a Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant and a College Professor since retirement. He has been caught up in a political travesty since 2014 and continues to advocate for falsely accused veterans.
Class of 1977
Army, 24 Years
First Sergeant David "Flash" Broxterman served 24 years of active duty from 1977 to 2001. He served tours in Missouri; Washington; Ohio; Kentucky; Georgia; North Carolina; Italy and Germany. With short tours all over the world. He met his wife, Evelyn, while stationed in Germany. They have one daughter, Brooke, who was born at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. She is a proud Army "brat." David completed his BA and MBA degrees while on active duty. He finished most of his PhD after retirement. He has been working as a Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant and a College Professor since retirement. He has been caught up in a political travesty since 2014 and continues to advocate for falsely accused veterans.
Jamie Oliver
Class of 1991
Air Force, 14 Years
Vehicle Operations Supervisor - Have been stationed in Nebraska, Guam, North Carolina, Japan and Montana. Have served in Hungary and Kuwait supporting various joint military operations.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 14 Years
Vehicle Operations Supervisor - Have been stationed in Nebraska, Guam, North Carolina, Japan and Montana. Have served in Hungary and Kuwait supporting various joint military operations.
John A. Hawkins Jr
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Loved the travel. Spent time in the Phillipine Islands, Eglin, Florida,Andrews AFB Md and Elmendorf AFB Alaska (11 Yrs) With side trips to Guam, Okinawa and Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain. I would also not only do it again I would go back right now if they asked!
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Loved the travel. Spent time in the Phillipine Islands, Eglin, Florida,Andrews AFB Md and Elmendorf AFB Alaska (11 Yrs) With side trips to Guam, Okinawa and Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain. I would also not only do it again I would go back right now if they asked!
Joseph Charles Warren
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty (1984-1992) Army Reserve (1993) National Guard (1993-2004)
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty (1984-1992) Army Reserve (1993) National Guard (1993-2004)
Joshua Sizelove
Class of 2007
Navy, 1 Years
On the begining of a long service, working as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman for the U.S Navy.
Class of 2007
Navy, 1 Years
On the begining of a long service, working as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman for the U.S Navy.
June C. Adler (Thackrey)
Class of 1989
Army, 3 Years
Foreign Wars Veteran; served 2-1/2yrs in Germany during the Gulf War
Class of 1989
Army, 3 Years
Foreign Wars Veteran; served 2-1/2yrs in Germany during the Gulf War
RAYMOND WYNN
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam War in Ashau Valley. I was injured when Be rocket landed 3 foot behind me. Left as a Sp4
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam War in Ashau Valley. I was injured when Be rocket landed 3 foot behind me. Left as a Sp4
Richard Sens
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Deep Sea Diver: Underwater Salvage/Repair, Navy SEAL Team Diving Supervisor, Explosive Ordanace Disposal Instructor
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Deep Sea Diver: Underwater Salvage/Repair, Navy SEAL Team Diving Supervisor, Explosive Ordanace Disposal Instructor
Robert Adkins
Class of 1999
National Guard, 7 Years
I enlisted in 1999, and went to basic and AIT at Fort Benning, GA. During my entire enlistment I was trained as an 11 Bravo (Infantry), 11 Charlie (Mortar Man). In 2004, changed to 21 Bravo (Combat Engineer) in preparation for deployment. In 2005, I was put on stop loss and ended up being deployed to Baghdad Iraq. In Iraq, I serves with a great group of guys as part of the IED Task force. In April 2006, I completed my contract and moved back into civilian.
Class of 1999
National Guard, 7 Years
I enlisted in 1999, and went to basic and AIT at Fort Benning, GA. During my entire enlistment I was trained as an 11 Bravo (Infantry), 11 Charlie (Mortar Man). In 2004, changed to 21 Bravo (Combat Engineer) in preparation for deployment. In 2005, I was put on stop loss and ended up being deployed to Baghdad Iraq. In Iraq, I serves with a great group of guys as part of the IED Task force. In April 2006, I completed my contract and moved back into civilian.
Thomas P. Toth
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Voice Intercept Operator, Staff Sergeant, Jumpmaster, Participated in The Invasions of Grenada and Panama. Retired 1996
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Voice Intercept Operator, Staff Sergeant, Jumpmaster, Participated in The Invasions of Grenada and Panama. Retired 1996
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Our Talawanda 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 Talawanda High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Oxford are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!