Valdosta High School Alumni
Valdosta, Georgia (GA)
Recent Members
| Amber Rigdon | 2016 |
| Bobby Gates Sr | 1975 |
| Corine Lashawn | 1991 |
| Emmitt Rayshawn Emmitt Hayes | 1997 |
| James Sirmans | 1971 |
| Matthew R Del Rossi Matthew R Del Rossi | 1982 |
| Rashay March | 2016 |
| Ryan Thomas | 2022 |
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
Alton Wilkerson
Class of 2009
National Guard, 3 Years
Human Resources Specialist....Basically I input information for soldiers into the Army database.
Class of 2009
National Guard, 3 Years
Human Resources Specialist....Basically I input information for soldiers into the Army database.
Alva Stolte
Class of 1986
Army, 16 Years
I spent 3 years with the 82d Airborne , then 4 years in the Marine Corps. and am currently serving with the Indiana Army National Guard .
Class of 1986
Army, 16 Years
I spent 3 years with the 82d Airborne , then 4 years in the Marine Corps. and am currently serving with the Indiana Army National Guard .
Bryan D Johnson
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Wheeled vehicle mechanic, Rifle squad leader , Rifle platoon Sergeant , Army recruiter , Army Drill sergeant, First Sergeant and Operations Sergeant . Retired June 1 , 1999 at Fort Jackson , SC . Now resides in columbia ,SC since retiring
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Wheeled vehicle mechanic, Rifle squad leader , Rifle platoon Sergeant , Army recruiter , Army Drill sergeant, First Sergeant and Operations Sergeant . Retired June 1 , 1999 at Fort Jackson , SC . Now resides in columbia ,SC since retiring
Cedric Stroud
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
-U.S. Air Force Education and Training/Instructional Design Manager
-Established initial training programs for the Air Force Air Combat Command JSTARS Program
-Developed career field education and training programs
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
-U.S. Air Force Education and Training/Instructional Design Manager
-Established initial training programs for the Air Force Air Combat Command JSTARS Program
-Developed career field education and training programs
Chad Benefield
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
Had 8 years in the Marine Corps and the last 6+ years in the Army.
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
Had 8 years in the Marine Corps and the last 6+ years in the Army.
Chastity Sullivan (Reese
Class of 1994
Air Force, 11 Years
Served 11 years and still serving in Supply
Class of 1994
Air Force, 11 Years
Served 11 years and still serving in Supply
David Jenkins
Class of 1993
Navy, 20+ Years
United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer
Class of 1993
Navy, 20+ Years
United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer
David W. Catoe
Class of 1976
Air Force, 18 Years
Clerk in Accounting & Finance, Paralegal in Staff Judge Advocate's Office, Special Agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and Associate Professor in ROTC at a military university. Gladly and proudly served as both enlisted and officer - retired Captain. Go AF!
Class of 1976
Air Force, 18 Years
Clerk in Accounting & Finance, Paralegal in Staff Judge Advocate's Office, Special Agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and Associate Professor in ROTC at a military university. Gladly and proudly served as both enlisted and officer - retired Captain. Go AF!
David W. Catoe
Class of 1976
Air Force, 18 Years
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies - 2 yrs
Special Agent/AFOSI - 12 years
Legal Services - 1 year
Accounting & Finance - 3 years
Served 9 years enlisted (TSgt) and 9 years as an officer (Capt) - Retired Captain
Class of 1976
Air Force, 18 Years
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies - 2 yrs
Special Agent/AFOSI - 12 years
Legal Services - 1 year
Accounting & Finance - 3 years
Served 9 years enlisted (TSgt) and 9 years as an officer (Capt) - Retired Captain
Edgar Lee Whitehead
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
US Army (Retired). Currently living in Arkansas working US Postal Service
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
US Army (Retired). Currently living in Arkansas working US Postal Service
Elizabeth Washington
Class of 2002
Navy, 8 Years
Hosptial Corpsman 3rd Class, Surgical Tech.
Class of 2002
Navy, 8 Years
Hosptial Corpsman 3rd Class, Surgical Tech.
ERIC LIVINGSTON
Class of 1993
Navy, 15 Years
UNITED STAES NAVY POSTAL CLERK 15 FAITHFUL YEARS OF SERVICE.
Class of 1993
Navy, 15 Years
UNITED STAES NAVY POSTAL CLERK 15 FAITHFUL YEARS OF SERVICE.
Harold Edward Minnick
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
drafted 1966--active duty 8 yrs, NG 12 yrs, USAR 20 yrs, retired 2006
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
drafted 1966--active duty 8 yrs, NG 12 yrs, USAR 20 yrs, retired 2006
Jerry Mobley
Class of 2003
Air Force, 6 Years
Airfield System Tech (I fix the crap on the ground that talks to the plane ie, radios, weather sensors, navigational aids) It's a great job.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 6 Years
Airfield System Tech (I fix the crap on the ground that talks to the plane ie, radios, weather sensors, navigational aids) It's a great job.
kenzie lilley
Class of 2001
Navy, 11 Years
been in the navy 11 years, started as a E-1 and now is a commissioned officer in the navy, been on six deployments and served one tour in washington dc as a ceremonial guardsmen during 9/11 and during high school ENS Lilley was in NJROTC for 4 years.
Class of 2001
Navy, 11 Years
been in the navy 11 years, started as a E-1 and now is a commissioned officer in the navy, been on six deployments and served one tour in washington dc as a ceremonial guardsmen during 9/11 and during high school ENS Lilley was in NJROTC for 4 years.
Marvin Lee Paulk
Class of 1985
Army, 24 Years
served in Air Force for 10 years and now still serving in the Army Guard for 14 years deployed twice overseas and once stateside
Class of 1985
Army, 24 Years
served in Air Force for 10 years and now still serving in the Army Guard for 14 years deployed twice overseas and once stateside
Matthew Del Rossi
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police. Loved it. Retired in 2010.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police. Loved it. Retired in 2010.
Michael D Thomas
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
I served my country for 20 years with Pride and Honor i did participated in Desert shield and Desert Storm The Korean airline 007 off the coast of Russia, and a few more operations back in Kuwait.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
I served my country for 20 years with Pride and Honor i did participated in Desert shield and Desert Storm The Korean airline 007 off the coast of Russia, and a few more operations back in Kuwait.
Michael D Thomas
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
SM1(SW) Signalman 1st Class, Recruit Training Comand Orlando Florida for Boot camp And At Training,, June 1982 - Sept 1982 graduated An E-3 from basic, due to 4 years NJROTC (under the direction of 1st Class Petty Officer Ret. Sam Wright and Lt. Cupp) first duty station USS Sterett CG31, Subic Bay, Philippines Oct 82 - Sept 84, then Pearl Harbor Hawaii USS Harold E. Holt FF1074 Sept 84-87 then Regruit Training Command San Diego, CA as a company commander. Sept 87- Aug 89, then USS Kansas City AOR3, Oakland, Ca Sept 89 - July 94 then Naval Base Treasure Island, San Francisco, Ca (Base Police 9545) Aug 94 - Sept 97, Then Military Sealift Command Detachment Oakland, Ca / Guam Aboard the USNS Kiska AO7 Oct 97 - August 1999 then Naval Communication Telecomunication Atlantic (Assistant Security Officer) Aug 1999 - July 2002 Retired from the US Navy. I am A desert Shied/Storm Veteran.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
SM1(SW) Signalman 1st Class, Recruit Training Comand Orlando Florida for Boot camp And At Training,, June 1982 - Sept 1982 graduated An E-3 from basic, due to 4 years NJROTC (under the direction of 1st Class Petty Officer Ret. Sam Wright and Lt. Cupp) first duty station USS Sterett CG31, Subic Bay, Philippines Oct 82 - Sept 84, then Pearl Harbor Hawaii USS Harold E. Holt FF1074 Sept 84-87 then Regruit Training Command San Diego, CA as a company commander. Sept 87- Aug 89, then USS Kansas City AOR3, Oakland, Ca Sept 89 - July 94 then Naval Base Treasure Island, San Francisco, Ca (Base Police 9545) Aug 94 - Sept 97, Then Military Sealift Command Detachment Oakland, Ca / Guam Aboard the USNS Kiska AO7 Oct 97 - August 1999 then Naval Communication Telecomunication Atlantic (Assistant Security Officer) Aug 1999 - July 2002 Retired from the US Navy. I am A desert Shied/Storm Veteran.
RONDI EDWARD
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY STATIONED IN FT. BRAGG NC.
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY STATIONED IN FT. BRAGG NC.
Ronnie Mitchell
Class of 1975
Air Force, 18 Years
California, Arizona, Texas, Alabama,Europe, Middle East (Desert Storm).
Chemical warfare, Emergency Response, Battle Staff, Command Post, Base Exercise Evaluatio Team.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 18 Years
California, Arizona, Texas, Alabama,Europe, Middle East (Desert Storm).
Chemical warfare, Emergency Response, Battle Staff, Command Post, Base Exercise Evaluatio Team.
Ronnie Mitchell
Class of 1975
Air Force, 18 Years
Chemical/Bio/Nuclear-Command Post-Deputyh Base Inspector General
Desert Storm Vet
Honored to serve my country.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 18 Years
Chemical/Bio/Nuclear-Command Post-Deputyh Base Inspector General
Desert Storm Vet
Honored to serve my country.
steven conyers
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
Desert storm veteran ln 1991 as a diesel mechanic.honorable discharge
In1993.
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
Desert storm veteran ln 1991 as a diesel mechanic.honorable discharge
In1993.
Timothy Roidl
Class of 1977
Air Force, 8 Years
Weapons Systems Technician (conventional / Nuclear); 2 yrs Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field Fla. 4 yrs in SAC at Sawyer AFB, MI. Loved the military - hated SAC with a passion. Hurry up and wait?!?!?!
Class of 1977
Air Force, 8 Years
Weapons Systems Technician (conventional / Nuclear); 2 yrs Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field Fla. 4 yrs in SAC at Sawyer AFB, MI. Loved the military - hated SAC with a passion. Hurry up and wait?!?!?!
Travis T. Townsend
Class of 2000
Navy, 4 Years
It wasn't bad but it just wasn't for me. I served onboard the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) and onboard the USS BULKELEY (DDG 84)
Class of 2000
Navy, 4 Years
It wasn't bad but it just wasn't for me. I served onboard the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) and onboard the USS BULKELEY (DDG 84)
Veronica Love (Brown)
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
EM2 Petty Officer 2nd class Electrician's Mate
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
EM2 Petty Officer 2nd class Electrician's Mate
Virginia Burgman Crowell
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1982 and retired in 2003.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1982 and retired in 2003.
Yanti Moreland
Class of 1995
Army, 14 Years
Military Police and Food Service. Served from August 1995 until Feb 2014 with some breaks in service.
Class of 1995
Army, 14 Years
Military Police and Food Service. Served from August 1995 until Feb 2014 with some breaks in service.
Yolanda Williams
Class of 2004
Army, 1 Years
I'm a Combat Medic, and its okay, just not somehing i want to make a career of. I'm serving my 1st tour of duty in Iraq. I have 3yrs left and counting : )
Class of 2004
Army, 1 Years
I'm a Combat Medic, and its okay, just not somehing i want to make a career of. I'm serving my 1st tour of duty in Iraq. I have 3yrs left and counting : )
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Our Valdosta 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 Valdosta High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Valdosta are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!