Thornridge High School Alumni
Dolton, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Cleon Hinkle Cleon Hinkle | 1970 |
| Derrick Carpenter | 1989 |
| Frederick L | 2018 |
| James Hammond | 1966 |
| Sara Araya | 1984 |
| Shamyia Phillips | 2017 |
| Tamia Jones | 2017 |
| Tina James | 2009 |
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
Adriane Easte
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
I'm a reservist, I was deployed in '03 but it didn't last long, ya! Naw, I just finished school so I'm enjoyin' life.
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
I'm a reservist, I was deployed in '03 but it didn't last long, ya! Naw, I just finished school so I'm enjoyin' life.
Art George
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as a LtCol after 21 yrs of active duty. Command Pilot with 3000+ flying hours in the A-10.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as a LtCol after 21 yrs of active duty. Command Pilot with 3000+ flying hours in the A-10.
Brad P Meeder
Class of 1977
Navy, 10 Years
7 1/2 years Active Duty, 2 1/2 years Drilling Reservist. Flew the F/A-18 Hornet. Deployed on USS Coral Sea.
Class of 1977
Navy, 10 Years
7 1/2 years Active Duty, 2 1/2 years Drilling Reservist. Flew the F/A-18 Hornet. Deployed on USS Coral Sea.
candide johnson
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
I'm active duty currently serving in Germany getting ready to head back to the states because I've just finished my two years over here.
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
I'm active duty currently serving in Germany getting ready to head back to the states because I've just finished my two years over here.
cathy hornsby
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
supply my unit with basic and combat loads of supplies and make sure every piece of equipment is accounted for with the correct sn and qty. there's more to it but that's the basics/
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
supply my unit with basic and combat loads of supplies and make sure every piece of equipment is accounted for with the correct sn and qty. there's more to it but that's the basics/
Celia Gillette (Kutz)
Class of 1969
Army, 16 Years
Active duty 1976-1984. Quartermaster Officer (76-79), Chemical Corps Officer (79-88). Stationed Fort Lee, VA, Fort Jackson, SC, Germany, Fort McClellen, AL, Korea and Fort Polk, LA. TDY Central America and Germany. Reserve duty as C&GS student (graduated 1988).Civil Affairs Officer augmentee with 101st Airborne G5, Fort Campbell, KY. Retired as major in 1992.
Class of 1969
Army, 16 Years
Active duty 1976-1984. Quartermaster Officer (76-79), Chemical Corps Officer (79-88). Stationed Fort Lee, VA, Fort Jackson, SC, Germany, Fort McClellen, AL, Korea and Fort Polk, LA. TDY Central America and Germany. Reserve duty as C&GS student (graduated 1988).Civil Affairs Officer augmentee with 101st Airborne G5, Fort Campbell, KY. Retired as major in 1992.
Charles (Greg) Thomas
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force
Colleen A. Jeffries
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Logistics, Security Police, Legal Researcher and Budget
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Logistics, Security Police, Legal Researcher and Budget
Dempsey T. Lofton Sr
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm
dwight blackman
Class of 1987
National Guard, 12 Years
about to go on my 3rd tour to iraq
Class of 1987
National Guard, 12 Years
about to go on my 3rd tour to iraq
Edward Carl Hokens
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
We met in 1967...he was 19, I was 15. He was a wonderful, loving and caring man. I am proud to have called him my husband. God called him home on August 16, 2017, taking a piece of my heart with him
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
We met in 1967...he was 19, I was 15. He was a wonderful, loving and caring man. I am proud to have called him my husband. God called him home on August 16, 2017, taking a piece of my heart with him
GLENNIS GARDNER
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Retired after servicing for 26 years.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Retired after servicing for 26 years.
James A. Fields, Jr.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 years and 11 days of honorable service in The United States Army (1989-2009). Duty stations includes: Fort Dix; NJ, Germany; Fort Sill, OK; Korea- 2 tours; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Stewart, GA. Served three combat tours in Iraq.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 years and 11 days of honorable service in The United States Army (1989-2009). Duty stations includes: Fort Dix; NJ, Germany; Fort Sill, OK; Korea- 2 tours; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Stewart, GA. Served three combat tours in Iraq.
javeil smith
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 2 Years
im in the united states marine corp. ive been in for two years. im stationed at camp lejune in north carolina. ive had 1 comat tour to the city of fallujah.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 2 Years
im in the united states marine corp. ive been in for two years. im stationed at camp lejune in north carolina. ive had 1 comat tour to the city of fallujah.
K. Tim Desler
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
Viet Nam 3 tours on USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
Viet Nam 3 tours on USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier
Kierre Campbell
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 11 Years
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Specialist. Gunnery Sergeant Campbell is now stationed at the Pentagon where he is a Specialist of Technology Development with the Program Pentagon Shield.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 11 Years
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Specialist. Gunnery Sergeant Campbell is now stationed at the Pentagon where he is a Specialist of Technology Development with the Program Pentagon Shield.
Kierre N Campbell
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I'm specialize in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense. Now reside in VA working for the Office of the Secratary of Defense. Pentagon.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I'm specialize in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense. Now reside in VA working for the Office of the Secratary of Defense. Pentagon.
Lachon Cunningham
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Lachon is a Captain in the US Air Force currently assigned to Scott AFB, IL
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Lachon is a Captain in the US Air Force currently assigned to Scott AFB, IL
Lee Martin
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
I enlisted for 2 years, re-enlisted for 2 more, 2 years reserves
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
I enlisted for 2 years, re-enlisted for 2 more, 2 years reserves
MAJ Andre A. Battiste, Sr.
Class of 1990
Army, 18 Years
U.S. Army Special Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC
Class of 1990
Army, 18 Years
U.S. Army Special Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC
Marilyn Amerson
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Started as a Personnel Specialist (75C). Desk jockey, pencil pusher, in the regular Army. Ended up as a Truck Driver in the Reseves. Enjoyed my time, meeting alot of people and visiting different places.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Started as a Personnel Specialist (75C). Desk jockey, pencil pusher, in the regular Army. Ended up as a Truck Driver in the Reseves. Enjoyed my time, meeting alot of people and visiting different places.
Marilyn Amerson
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
I really enjoyed being in the Army. I got the chance to meet alot of different people. I also got the chance to go overseas and to see beautiful places, you only dream about.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
I really enjoyed being in the Army. I got the chance to meet alot of different people. I also got the chance to go overseas and to see beautiful places, you only dream about.
Nicholas T Taylor
Class of 1996
Air Force, 10 Years
Currently deployed to Iraq from Jan 06 - Jun 06
Class of 1996
Air Force, 10 Years
Currently deployed to Iraq from Jan 06 - Jun 06
Paris Holeyfield
Class of 1997
National Guard, 8 Years
I'm a medic in the US Army National Guard. I've served in the army for 8 years and recently enlisted for 3 more. I've just finished my first tour of Iraq.
Class of 1997
National Guard, 8 Years
I'm a medic in the US Army National Guard. I've served in the army for 8 years and recently enlisted for 3 more. I've just finished my first tour of Iraq.
ray brendlinger
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
i was mechanic on ground equipment. i was in spain in gulf war 1. i am in the inactive researve until 2025.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
i was mechanic on ground equipment. i was in spain in gulf war 1. i am in the inactive researve until 2025.
raymond brendlinger
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
mechanic on ground support equipment for aircraft
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
mechanic on ground support equipment for aircraft
raymond brendlinger
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
mechanic on ground support equipment for aircraft
Class of 1972
Air Force, 15 Years
mechanic on ground support equipment for aircraft
Richard William Evans Sr, Msgt USAF
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Combat Medivac Medic, July 1967 to Aug 1993
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Combat Medivac Medic, July 1967 to Aug 1993
Ronald Jolla Jr.
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Spent five years in the Army. Was stationed in Taegu, S. Korea as well as Ft. Hood, TX and Iraq for one year. Now currently enrolled at Chicago State.
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Spent five years in the Army. Was stationed in Taegu, S. Korea as well as Ft. Hood, TX and Iraq for one year. Now currently enrolled at Chicago State.
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Our Thornridge 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 Thornridge High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Dolton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!