University City High School Alumni
University City, Missouri (MO)
Recent Members
| Arlinda (linda) Huff | 1976 |
| Connie Burbage Motoki | 1976 |
| Donna J Sidel Donna J Sidel | 1975 |
| Herbert Blackmon | 1976 |
| John Hansen John Hansen | 1976 |
| Nelda Goldenberg | 1956 |
| Oscar Russell | 1976 |
| Sylvester Lewis Sylvester Lewis | 1976 |
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
Allen Brooks
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
1976-1987 Active Duty USN 1987-2003 Reserves USNR ETC(SS) Ret
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
1976-1987 Active Duty USN 1987-2003 Reserves USNR ETC(SS) Ret
Cameron McCrary
Class of 2006
Army, 2 Years
im a light wheeled mechanic i can work on pretty much any wheeled vehicle
Class of 2006
Army, 2 Years
im a light wheeled mechanic i can work on pretty much any wheeled vehicle
carne moses
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Master Sergeant, retired still working with USAF as and aircraft system matter expert.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Master Sergeant, retired still working with USAF as and aircraft system matter expert.
Carnel L. Moses
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked as an aircraft electrical/environmental systems craftsmen on KC-135, C-141,C-130, C-5, and C-17. Currently working for Boeing as a technical advisor for C-17 aircraft with the United States Air Force.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked as an aircraft electrical/environmental systems craftsmen on KC-135, C-141,C-130, C-5, and C-17. Currently working for Boeing as a technical advisor for C-17 aircraft with the United States Air Force.
Charles B. Price
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Servied from 1966-2005 when i retired
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Servied from 1966-2005 when i retired
Cindy Markovich
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Material Control & Accounting Specialist
Hooah!!!
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Material Control & Accounting Specialist
Hooah!!!
Craig Tetley
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
30th Com SAC Offutt AFB - 1876th Tan-Son-Nhut AFB 68-69 Vietnam
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
30th Com SAC Offutt AFB - 1876th Tan-Son-Nhut AFB 68-69 Vietnam
Daniel J. Fredman, M.D.
Class of 1967
Navy Reserves, 11 Years
Commander, Medical Corps
United States Navy Reserve
1983-1994
Class of 1967
Navy Reserves, 11 Years
Commander, Medical Corps
United States Navy Reserve
1983-1994
David C. Brown
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
1970-74 301st ARW. 1976-2006 131st FW.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
1970-74 301st ARW. 1976-2006 131st FW.
Dennis Keaton
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently teaching AFJROTC in Atlanta
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently teaching AFJROTC in Atlanta
DeWayne Love
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in the 3rdMAW, MAG-11,VMFP-3, Fiscal Office.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in the 3rdMAW, MAG-11,VMFP-3, Fiscal Office.
Donna R. Smith (Brantley)
Class of 1984
Army, 10 Years
The Adjutant General's Corps, formerly the Adjutant General's Department, is a branch of the United States Army first established in 1775. This branch provides personnel service support by manning the force, providing human resources services, coordinating personnel support, Army band operations, and recruiting and retention. The objective of the Adjutant General Corps is to "maximize operational effectiveness of the total force by anticipating, manning, and sustaining military operations. HR support operations accomplish this by building, generating, and sustaining the force providing combatant commanders the required forces for missions and supporting leaders and Soldiers at all levels." Donna R. Smith has served at multiple position levels as a Leader, Team Lead, Senior Human Resources Specialist, Management and Program Analyst, Contract Management Support Officer, Budget Analyst, Manpower Analyst, Financial Management Analyst and Program Analyst throughout various Army Organizations, including the U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command; U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, G1/G8; HQ U.S. Army Human Resources Command, G8; U.S. Army Installation Management Command, G8 & G9; U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) and The Office of the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, she served over 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Military Personnel Management and Human Resources Specialist, RCPAC and 102nd ARCOM.
AWARDS: Commander’s Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative, AFC, 2020; RCI/PAL Army Communities of Excellence team award for Privatized Project Portfolio management best practices, 2017-2018; Commander/Civilian Service Award, 2010 and 2017; IMCOM Housing “Team Excellence Award”, 2015-2016; Hand selected SME for HQ IMCOM and OASCIM Hub & Spoke Concept “Pilot” initiative, wholly implemented, 2015; Commander's Coin, Army Communities of Excellence Program for best practices/process improvements 2009-2010, featured in HQs IMCOM Journal, Summer 2010 edition & highlighted on IMCOMs AKO Who’s-Who webpage; Civilian Service Award/QSI, 2009-2010.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS: American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) Chapter Member; CP10/11/51 Co-Hort, Coach and Mentor; Federally Employed Women (FEW) Chapter Member; National MBA Association - Mentor/Member; Webster University Alumnae - Alumnae & Peer Mentor; ARL DEI Advisory Board - Member; Adjutant General Corp, Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc.
EDUCATION: Associate of Sciences degree in Business Management & Accounting from StL Community College, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management & Operations with a concentrated minor in Accounting from Columbia University and a MBA degree in Business with a focus in Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management & Corporate Finance from Webster University. Currently, she is a PHD Candidate for the Doctorate of Management & Research program with a concentration in Data Analytics at Webster University.
Class of 1984
Army, 10 Years
The Adjutant General's Corps, formerly the Adjutant General's Department, is a branch of the United States Army first established in 1775. This branch provides personnel service support by manning the force, providing human resources services, coordinating personnel support, Army band operations, and recruiting and retention. The objective of the Adjutant General Corps is to "maximize operational effectiveness of the total force by anticipating, manning, and sustaining military operations. HR support operations accomplish this by building, generating, and sustaining the force providing combatant commanders the required forces for missions and supporting leaders and Soldiers at all levels." Donna R. Smith has served at multiple position levels as a Leader, Team Lead, Senior Human Resources Specialist, Management and Program Analyst, Contract Management Support Officer, Budget Analyst, Manpower Analyst, Financial Management Analyst and Program Analyst throughout various Army Organizations, including the U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command; U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, G1/G8; HQ U.S. Army Human Resources Command, G8; U.S. Army Installation Management Command, G8 & G9; U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) and The Office of the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, she served over 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Military Personnel Management and Human Resources Specialist, RCPAC and 102nd ARCOM.
AWARDS: Commander’s Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative, AFC, 2020; RCI/PAL Army Communities of Excellence team award for Privatized Project Portfolio management best practices, 2017-2018; Commander/Civilian Service Award, 2010 and 2017; IMCOM Housing “Team Excellence Award”, 2015-2016; Hand selected SME for HQ IMCOM and OASCIM Hub & Spoke Concept “Pilot” initiative, wholly implemented, 2015; Commander's Coin, Army Communities of Excellence Program for best practices/process improvements 2009-2010, featured in HQs IMCOM Journal, Summer 2010 edition & highlighted on IMCOMs AKO Who’s-Who webpage; Civilian Service Award/QSI, 2009-2010.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS: American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) Chapter Member; CP10/11/51 Co-Hort, Coach and Mentor; Federally Employed Women (FEW) Chapter Member; National MBA Association - Mentor/Member; Webster University Alumnae - Alumnae & Peer Mentor; ARL DEI Advisory Board - Member; Adjutant General Corp, Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc.
EDUCATION: Associate of Sciences degree in Business Management & Accounting from StL Community College, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management & Operations with a concentrated minor in Accounting from Columbia University and a MBA degree in Business with a focus in Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management & Corporate Finance from Webster University. Currently, she is a PHD Candidate for the Doctorate of Management & Research program with a concentration in Data Analytics at Webster University.
George Smith
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, or JAG Corps, is a government law organization and one of the country’s largest law firms.
It defends the Army and its Soldiers in all military legal matters. It provides important legal advice to senior Army officials. Its licensed attorneys and judges, called Judge Advocates, fight for justice at home and around the globe.
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, or JAG Corps, is a government law organization and one of the country’s largest law firms.
It defends the Army and its Soldiers in all military legal matters. It provides important legal advice to senior Army officials. Its licensed attorneys and judges, called Judge Advocates, fight for justice at home and around the globe.
Gretchen A Roberson (Nelson)
Class of 1972
Army, 21 Years
Retired at Fort Meade, MD as an E7/SFC
Class of 1972
Army, 21 Years
Retired at Fort Meade, MD as an E7/SFC
Jan Hirschfield, M.D.
Class of 1953
Air Force, 2 Years
Medical Officer(Captain), Eglin AFB, FL; 1966-68
Class of 1953
Air Force, 2 Years
Medical Officer(Captain), Eglin AFB, FL; 1966-68
Jan S Hirschfield, M.D.
Class of 1953
Air Force, 2 Years
Captain, Med Corps, Eglin AFB, FL Systems Command; '66-'68
Class of 1953
Air Force, 2 Years
Captain, Med Corps, Eglin AFB, FL Systems Command; '66-'68
Jerome A Hampton
Class of 1984
Army, 23 Years
13 Foxtrot for 20+ years and now an Army Civilian (GS-11). Started my Civilian employment 2011 - present.
Class of 1984
Army, 23 Years
13 Foxtrot for 20+ years and now an Army Civilian (GS-11). Started my Civilian employment 2011 - present.
Jerry Glader
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
I was a CID Special Agent and retired in 1990.
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
I was a CID Special Agent and retired in 1990.
Kathryn Guyer Cripps
Class of 1976
Army, 23 Years
I served in the Dental Corps after dental school and rose to the rank of O-6 Colonel. I enjoyed duty in Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, and Germany. Through the military, I enhanced my skills and knowledge through a 1-year general dentistry residency program, a 2-year comprehensive dentistry residency, and a 2-year fellowship in hospital dentistry.
Class of 1976
Army, 23 Years
I served in the Dental Corps after dental school and rose to the rank of O-6 Colonel. I enjoyed duty in Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, and Germany. Through the military, I enhanced my skills and knowledge through a 1-year general dentistry residency program, a 2-year comprehensive dentistry residency, and a 2-year fellowship in hospital dentistry.
Lawrence Turner
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 10 Years
I served a decade of honorable service in my beloved United States Marine Corps. I graduated Platoon 2046, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA, July 15, 1988. I was assigned to 2nd Radio Battalion as an 0151, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Afterwards, I served at III Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Courtney. I was hand picked to work on General Ehlert Staff and was his back up driver. After my year of duty was up, I was selected for I&I Duty, MEPS stationed downtown St. Louis. I assisted the Recruiters and provided admin support. After my time served I got stationed at Los Pulgas, California at 11th Marines Artillery Regiment. Served as Admin and Legal Chief. I also served on Cobra Gold deployment to Thailand in 92. I have been awarded a Navy Achievement, Good Conduct with 2 bronze stars, National Service Defense Medal and a number of ribbons plus more personal awards. Started at E1 and promoted to Sergeant, E-5. My service to this nations was impeccable and with honor.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 10 Years
I served a decade of honorable service in my beloved United States Marine Corps. I graduated Platoon 2046, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA, July 15, 1988. I was assigned to 2nd Radio Battalion as an 0151, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Afterwards, I served at III Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Courtney. I was hand picked to work on General Ehlert Staff and was his back up driver. After my year of duty was up, I was selected for I&I Duty, MEPS stationed downtown St. Louis. I assisted the Recruiters and provided admin support. After my time served I got stationed at Los Pulgas, California at 11th Marines Artillery Regiment. Served as Admin and Legal Chief. I also served on Cobra Gold deployment to Thailand in 92. I have been awarded a Navy Achievement, Good Conduct with 2 bronze stars, National Service Defense Medal and a number of ribbons plus more personal awards. Started at E1 and promoted to Sergeant, E-5. My service to this nations was impeccable and with honor.
LTC Carol Ann Jackson
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Military Intelligence- Counter Intelligence
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Military Intelligence- Counter Intelligence
Michael Riley
Class of 1978
Army, 7 Years
Airborne Combat Support Engineer,362nd Eng,Ft.Bragg N.C
Class of 1978
Army, 7 Years
Airborne Combat Support Engineer,362nd Eng,Ft.Bragg N.C
Michael Riley
Class of 1978
Army, 7 Years
Airborne Combat Support Engineer,362nd Eng,Ft.Bragg N.C
Class of 1978
Army, 7 Years
Airborne Combat Support Engineer,362nd Eng,Ft.Bragg N.C
Richard D. Chorlins
Class of 1963
Air Force, 2 Years
Rick was shotdown over Laos on Jan. 11, 1970.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 2 Years
Rick was shotdown over Laos on Jan. 11, 1970.
Rodney L. Sims (Collins)
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Master At Arms Senior Chief (E-8). Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Master At Arms Senior Chief (E-8). Navy Chief, Navy Pride!
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Our University City 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 University City High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in University City are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!