Wall High School Alumni
Wall, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
Carolyn Coman | 1988 |
Charles Shirley Witte | 1972 |
Deborah Hall | 1975 |
Heidi Hollmann | 1996 |
Jim Jim Bower | 1975 |
Margaret Pierson | 1962 |
Nikki Athans | 1967 |
Zachary Andreen | 2019 |
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
Anthony Burr
Class of 1984
Army, 14 Years
I started in the US Army later on in my life. I spent 6 years active duty. I am now in the Ks National Guard. I have been deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo and recently to Iraq.
Class of 1984
Army, 14 Years
I started in the US Army later on in my life. I spent 6 years active duty. I am now in the Ks National Guard. I have been deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo and recently to Iraq.
Bill Massey
Class of 1961
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Served aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat, Sept 1962 to Sept 1965 and aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eastwind from Sept 1965 until June 1966 when I was discharged as a Quartermaster Second Class (E5)
Class of 1961
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Served aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat, Sept 1962 to Sept 1965 and aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eastwind from Sept 1965 until June 1966 when I was discharged as a Quartermaster Second Class (E5)
Bill Massey
Class of 1961
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Served aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat, Sept 1962 to Sept 1965, then U.S. Guard Cutter Eastwind from Sept 1965 to June 1966. Discharged June 1966 as a Quartermaster Second Class (E-5)
Class of 1961
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Served aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat, Sept 1962 to Sept 1965, then U.S. Guard Cutter Eastwind from Sept 1965 to June 1966. Discharged June 1966 as a Quartermaster Second Class (E-5)
C. Howard Wieland, II
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Personnelman 1C, VA, NJ, TX, DC
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Personnelman 1C, VA, NJ, TX, DC
Charles Barth
Class of 1978
Army, 16 Years
Served as Army Interrogator, Strategic Debriefer and Force Protection Officer in Berlin, Saudi Arabia and The Balkans. 1981-1997
Class of 1978
Army, 16 Years
Served as Army Interrogator, Strategic Debriefer and Force Protection Officer in Berlin, Saudi Arabia and The Balkans. 1981-1997
Charles Ferris
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Stationed in Alaska, hawaii, South Carloina
Disabled Vet
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Stationed in Alaska, hawaii, South Carloina
Disabled Vet
Craig Bokop
Class of 1986
Navy, 19 Years
19+ years of Naval service. Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8). ABH- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling). Flight Deck Supervisor on aircraft carriers. 4 Carriers
Class of 1986
Navy, 19 Years
19+ years of Naval service. Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8). ABH- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling). Flight Deck Supervisor on aircraft carriers. 4 Carriers
David Hoffman
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Mechanic for US Army . Stationed in Europe . Total 25 Years of service and Retired
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Mechanic for US Army . Stationed in Europe . Total 25 Years of service and Retired
Dennis Bostich
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
F-14 Tomcat RIO deployed aboard America, Eisenhower, Forrestal, and Kennedy. Two years living in Italy as Aide to Sixth Fleet. Shore tours included Pentagon 1989-1992. Retired July 1996.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
F-14 Tomcat RIO deployed aboard America, Eisenhower, Forrestal, and Kennedy. Two years living in Italy as Aide to Sixth Fleet. Shore tours included Pentagon 1989-1992. Retired July 1996.
Dennis N. Bostich
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer. Over 2,500 flight hours. Attended Topgun, 1978. Graduate of US Naval Test Pilot School, 1980. Retired July 1996.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer. Over 2,500 flight hours. Attended Topgun, 1978. Graduate of US Naval Test Pilot School, 1980. Retired July 1996.
Don Robbins
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 36 Years serving in the Air Force. Served In the enlisted ranks for 6 Years before accepting a commission. Served 30 Years as an officer. Held command at the Flight, Squadron, Group levels. Held several positions in the Pentagon including Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering. Served across all combatant Commands. Commanded Wideband Global Satellite Program and the AF Nuclear Weapons and Counterproliferation Agency.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 36 Years serving in the Air Force. Served In the enlisted ranks for 6 Years before accepting a commission. Served 30 Years as an officer. Held command at the Flight, Squadron, Group levels. Held several positions in the Pentagon including Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering. Served across all combatant Commands. Commanded Wideband Global Satellite Program and the AF Nuclear Weapons and Counterproliferation Agency.
Donn A. Van Deren
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served 30+ years on active duty in the infantry and equipment maintenance fields as an enlisted Marine for 16 years and 14 years as a Warrant Officer overseeing equipment maintenance. Retired as a Chief Warrant Office 5 on Jan 1, 2008.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served 30+ years on active duty in the infantry and equipment maintenance fields as an enlisted Marine for 16 years and 14 years as a Warrant Officer overseeing equipment maintenance. Retired as a Chief Warrant Office 5 on Jan 1, 2008.
Erich R. Schwab
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Teletype, Crypto, Antenna, Broadcast TV & Radio, Retired...
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Teletype, Crypto, Antenna, Broadcast TV & Radio, Retired...
Fred Chafey
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
AH-64 A+D attack helicopter, mechanic, TI, PLT SGT.
Retired 9-10-01. after 20yrs 2 mos
Currently Supervise 16 individuals for a Defense Cont at FT Hood, Tx
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
AH-64 A+D attack helicopter, mechanic, TI, PLT SGT.
Retired 9-10-01. after 20yrs 2 mos
Currently Supervise 16 individuals for a Defense Cont at FT Hood, Tx
GARY A. STANSBURY
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
SGT. E-5, Combat Engineers, Tank Commander, 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
SGT. E-5, Combat Engineers, Tank Commander, 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Gary Wieland
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Four years and fun and adventure. Highly recommended, I give it four stars.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Four years and fun and adventure. Highly recommended, I give it four stars.
Henry C.Toft
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Sub service in Hawaii than volunteered for brown water navy in Vietnam.
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Sub service in Hawaii than volunteered for brown water navy in Vietnam.
Jim Heim
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 yrs. in the Navy as an Electricians mate. Served on the USS Prairie from 82-84, and the USS Independene from 84-86.
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 yrs. in the Navy as an Electricians mate. Served on the USS Prairie from 82-84, and the USS Independene from 84-86.
John Edward LaSala
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Corps of Engineers
Professor of Physics, USMA
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Corps of Engineers
Professor of Physics, USMA
John P. (Pete) McKenzie
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Infantryman - rifleman 11B4P (Parachutist).
20+ years active and reserve for pay not rretirement.
RVN Company B 2nd Bn 327 Parachute Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
Central Highlands.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Infantryman - rifleman 11B4P (Parachutist).
20+ years active and reserve for pay not rretirement.
RVN Company B 2nd Bn 327 Parachute Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
Central Highlands.
John P. (Pete) McKenzie
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Infantryman - rifleman 11B4P (Parachutist).
20+ years active and reserve for pay not rretirement.
RVN Company B 2nd Bn 327 Parachute Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
Central Highlands.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Infantryman - rifleman 11B4P (Parachutist).
20+ years active and reserve for pay not rretirement.
RVN Company B 2nd Bn 327 Parachute Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.
Central Highlands.
John P. Kapcar, Jr.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Years of Service: December, 1894 – January, 2007
Air Force Specialty Code: F-16 aircraft mechanic
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Years of Service: December, 1894 – January, 2007
Air Force Specialty Code: F-16 aircraft mechanic
Michael Evernham
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Mess Management Specialist First Class
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Mess Management Specialist First Class
Michael LaPoint
Class of 1992
Army, 12 Years
- Rank: Captain
- Duty Position: Company Commander and UH-60 "Blackhawk" Pilot
- Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2004 to November 2005.
Class of 1992
Army, 12 Years
- Rank: Captain
- Duty Position: Company Commander and UH-60 "Blackhawk" Pilot
- Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2004 to November 2005.
Robert E. Whiting
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
Medical Service Corps Officer, Dustoff Pilot, RVN, Germany, Panama, South America and various stateside assignments. Retired, 1993.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
Medical Service Corps Officer, Dustoff Pilot, RVN, Germany, Panama, South America and various stateside assignments. Retired, 1993.
Stanley A. Kosinski
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police
Guard & Reserve
Provost Marshal, Kabul Afghanistn 2003
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police
Guard & Reserve
Provost Marshal, Kabul Afghanistn 2003
Todd Bogie
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Petty Officer (E-7). ABHC- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling).
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Petty Officer (E-7). ABHC- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling).
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Our Wall 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 Wall High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Wall are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!