Thomas Worthington High School Alumni
Worthington, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Christina Mertz | 2015 |
| John Bogart | 1975 |
| Kent Staker | 1968 |
| Kim Gregory | 1975 |
| Lori Anderson | 1975 |
| Tom Peugh | 1968 |
| Tori Detemple | 2021 |
| Victor Giovanetti | 1981 |
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
Alan McLaughlin
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
I served from 1966-1969 and was in the transportation corps serving two tours overseas.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
I served from 1966-1969 and was in the transportation corps serving two tours overseas.
Bob Harrington
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Entered service in 1979 following graduation from The OSU. Served 26 years primarily as a Naval Aviator flying the FA-18 Hornet. Flew off aircraft carriers and served in Operation Desert Storm; Provide Comfort; Southern Watch; Joint Endeavor; and Operation Enduring Freedom following the 9-11 attack.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Entered service in 1979 following graduation from The OSU. Served 26 years primarily as a Naval Aviator flying the FA-18 Hornet. Flew off aircraft carriers and served in Operation Desert Storm; Provide Comfort; Southern Watch; Joint Endeavor; and Operation Enduring Freedom following the 9-11 attack.
Byron Lee Tennant
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 2 Years
BYRON LEE TENNANT
is honored on Panel 31W, Row 97 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Silver Star
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Byron L. Tennant (MCSN: 0-106684), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company L, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 28 February 1969, Second Lieutenant Tennant's platoon was occupying a defensive position in Quang Tri Province when the Marines came under a heavy volume of hostile mortar, small arms, and automatic weapons fire and sustained several casualties. Reacting instantly, Second Lieutenant Tennant fearlessly moved about the fire-swept area shouting orders and words of encouragement to his men and directing their suppressive fire at the attacking enemy soldiers. Disregarding his own safety, he continued his determined efforts as he fearlessly exposed himself to the intense hostile fire to assist in moving wounded men to covered positions. After assuring that the casualties were protected from further inquiry, he commenced maneuvering toward a vantage point from which he could observe the tactical situation when he was mortally wounded by the detonation of a hostile explosive device. His heroic and timely actions inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in his platoon repelling the enemy assault. Tennant contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Action Date: February 28, 1969
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company L
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 2 Years
BYRON LEE TENNANT
is honored on Panel 31W, Row 97 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Silver Star
Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Byron L. Tennant (MCSN: 0-106684), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company L, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 28 February 1969, Second Lieutenant Tennant's platoon was occupying a defensive position in Quang Tri Province when the Marines came under a heavy volume of hostile mortar, small arms, and automatic weapons fire and sustained several casualties. Reacting instantly, Second Lieutenant Tennant fearlessly moved about the fire-swept area shouting orders and words of encouragement to his men and directing their suppressive fire at the attacking enemy soldiers. Disregarding his own safety, he continued his determined efforts as he fearlessly exposed himself to the intense hostile fire to assist in moving wounded men to covered positions. After assuring that the casualties were protected from further inquiry, he commenced maneuvering toward a vantage point from which he could observe the tactical situation when he was mortally wounded by the detonation of a hostile explosive device. His heroic and timely actions inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in his platoon repelling the enemy assault. Tennant contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Action Date: February 28, 1969
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company L
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
Greg Shriver
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
US Navy 1970-1974. Avionics Technician & Aircrew on EKA-3B & EA-6B aircraft. Served on USS Enterprise, USS Ranger & USS Midway.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
US Navy 1970-1974. Avionics Technician & Aircrew on EKA-3B & EA-6B aircraft. Served on USS Enterprise, USS Ranger & USS Midway.
James Blanton
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Howdy! I served in the USAF from 1968-1989 and the DOD 1998-2011. Proud to serve. God Bless
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Howdy! I served in the USAF from 1968-1989 and the DOD 1998-2011. Proud to serve. God Bless
John (Bud) Peticolas
Class of 1968
Navy, 24 Years
Naval Aviator, A-6/ A-4, USS Ranger, USS Enterprise
Class of 1968
Navy, 24 Years
Naval Aviator, A-6/ A-4, USS Ranger, USS Enterprise
Kenneth A. Seigel
Class of 1976
Army, 11 Years
Supervising Special Agent with Criminal Investigations Division for 11years. Wounded 3 times in the line of duty. Medically retired lifetime member of Paralized Veterans of America.
Class of 1976
Army, 11 Years
Supervising Special Agent with Criminal Investigations Division for 11years. Wounded 3 times in the line of duty. Medically retired lifetime member of Paralized Veterans of America.
Larry D. Williams
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
Military Intelligence, Vietnam 1969-70
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
Military Intelligence, Vietnam 1969-70
Marty Hazeltine
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Saving lives, setting sail when others are scampering for cover. Train to save not kill.
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Saving lives, setting sail when others are scampering for cover. Train to save not kill.
Michael A. Wills
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
I served on tanks in Vietnam, Germany, and all over the U. S. also was an instructor for more than 10 years teaching the M1 Abrams.
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
I served on tanks in Vietnam, Germany, and all over the U. S. also was an instructor for more than 10 years teaching the M1 Abrams.
Nora Posival
Class of 2009
Army, 3 Years
Currently serving with 16th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Washington State
Class of 2009
Army, 3 Years
Currently serving with 16th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Washington State
Peter Zuidema
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 12 years on active duty and 14 years on reserve duty as a naval aviator. Mainly flew H-1, H-2 and H-46 helicopters on search and rescue, troop and cargo transport, attack and special ops missions.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 12 years on active duty and 14 years on reserve duty as a naval aviator. Mainly flew H-1, H-2 and H-46 helicopters on search and rescue, troop and cargo transport, attack and special ops missions.
Richard Everhart
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
My three years was a busy and educational two and a half years. The military chose fit to teach me how to test and repair guidance sections for a two-stage nuclear missile. We were in the dessert in UT for a few months firing a few down to White Sands, NM, one of which failed countdown. They dismantled the missile and sent the guidance section down to the test and repair trailer and called me to 'fix it'. Which I did, and it went back to the firing site, and sent it off. That was the only time I saw the fruits of my labor put to use.
After that, I went to Germany for a year and a half. That was fun! That was one of the few facilities that worked Mon-Fri, 8-5. Woo Hoo!
Post military, I worked for AccuRay, Wang, Digital, Compaq, and a couple of proprietary computer-based hardware companies and traveled around the world - several times working in Japan, India, Israel, France, England, Canada, Mexico, Sweden, and all over the US.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
My three years was a busy and educational two and a half years. The military chose fit to teach me how to test and repair guidance sections for a two-stage nuclear missile. We were in the dessert in UT for a few months firing a few down to White Sands, NM, one of which failed countdown. They dismantled the missile and sent the guidance section down to the test and repair trailer and called me to 'fix it'. Which I did, and it went back to the firing site, and sent it off. That was the only time I saw the fruits of my labor put to use.
After that, I went to Germany for a year and a half. That was fun! That was one of the few facilities that worked Mon-Fri, 8-5. Woo Hoo!
Post military, I worked for AccuRay, Wang, Digital, Compaq, and a couple of proprietary computer-based hardware companies and traveled around the world - several times working in Japan, India, Israel, France, England, Canada, Mexico, Sweden, and all over the US.
Robert Patterson
Class of 1975
Army, 3 Years
United States Army Military Police
502nd MP Co, 2nd Armored Division
Fort Hood, Texas
Deserter Apprehension Unit
Class of 1975
Army, 3 Years
United States Army Military Police
502nd MP Co, 2nd Armored Division
Fort Hood, Texas
Deserter Apprehension Unit
Scott Collins
Class of 1987
Army, 8 Years
Army E.O.D “Explosive Ordinance Disposal” NCO
Class of 1987
Army, 8 Years
Army E.O.D “Explosive Ordinance Disposal” NCO
Stacy Elizabeth Yurich
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
I've spent 22 years in the Navy. Spent 9 months in Kuwait from 2003-2004. Now I work in Washington DC as a Human Resources Officer.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
I've spent 22 years in the Navy. Spent 9 months in Kuwait from 2003-2004. Now I work in Washington DC as a Human Resources Officer.
Steve Brown
Class of 1976
Navy, 4 Years
AntiSubmarine Warfare Officer
USS Glover FF1098
Homeport: Norfolk, VA
Supported Multinational Force Beirut 1982-83
Transited Panama Canal for SpecOps off
El Salvador 1983
Class of 1976
Navy, 4 Years
AntiSubmarine Warfare Officer
USS Glover FF1098
Homeport: Norfolk, VA
Supported Multinational Force Beirut 1982-83
Transited Panama Canal for SpecOps off
El Salvador 1983
Steve Palmquist
Class of 1972
Coast Guard, 20 Years
(Would have been Class of 72 had I not moved senior year)
USCG helicopter pilot (HH-52A, HH-3F, HH-60J), acquisition program manager - twice named to the Naval Helicopter Association’s Rescue Aircrew of the Year (Regional and/or National)
Class of 1972
Coast Guard, 20 Years
(Would have been Class of 72 had I not moved senior year)
USCG helicopter pilot (HH-52A, HH-3F, HH-60J), acquisition program manager - twice named to the Naval Helicopter Association’s Rescue Aircrew of the Year (Regional and/or National)
timothy holden
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
i was a infantry platoon leader and company commander in vietnam. i served with the first cavalry division(airmobile)in1969-1970. i was wounded twice in combat and retired a captain in 1972
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
i was a infantry platoon leader and company commander in vietnam. i served with the first cavalry division(airmobile)in1969-1970. i was wounded twice in combat and retired a captain in 1972
William (Kit) Lewis
Class of 1990
Army, 5 Years
Five years of service with 5th bat of the 101st screaming eagles, Gulf war veteran
Class of 1990
Army, 5 Years
Five years of service with 5th bat of the 101st screaming eagles, Gulf war veteran
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Our Thomas Worthington 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 Thomas Worthington High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Worthington are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!