Walter L. Cohen High School Alumni
New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
Recent Members
| Barbara Webster Rollins | 1968 |
| Corey Lewis | 1999 |
| Deborah Langston | 1971 |
| Eleanor Smith | 1982 |
| Pebles Jones | 1985 |
| Shaletha Smith | 1992 |
| Tamika Harris | 1996 |
| Warren Calvi | 1978 |
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
Bertrand Antoine Williams
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
I served in the Army as a Radiology Technician. I was posted in Columbia, SC, San Antoine, TX, San Francisco, CA, Lawton, OK and Germany.
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
I served in the Army as a Radiology Technician. I was posted in Columbia, SC, San Antoine, TX, San Francisco, CA, Lawton, OK and Germany.
betty mckinnis-
Class of 1981
Army, 18 Years
After graduation , I joined the U.S. Army. Served in Logistics as a 76y Suppy Sergeant. Served in Korea twice, Frankfurt Germany. Ft. Ord, Ca., Ft. Stewart, Ga. And in Kuwait. Loved the Military it gave me a new direction and will still support our our military until the end. I'm a graduate of class "81". GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!
Class of 1981
Army, 18 Years
After graduation , I joined the U.S. Army. Served in Logistics as a 76y Suppy Sergeant. Served in Korea twice, Frankfurt Germany. Ft. Ord, Ca., Ft. Stewart, Ga. And in Kuwait. Loved the Military it gave me a new direction and will still support our our military until the end. I'm a graduate of class "81". GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!
Carol O. Griffin
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Proudly served during Vietnam through the beginning of Desert Storm. Retired 1993.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Proudly served during Vietnam through the beginning of Desert Storm. Retired 1993.
Charles A. James
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
1967-1969 Republic of South Vietnam combat Sergeant.
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
1967-1969 Republic of South Vietnam combat Sergeant.
Clarence M. Sheridan jr.
Class of 1970
Coast Guard, 30 Years
Retired after 30 years of service as Chief Warren Officer 3.
Class of 1970
Coast Guard, 30 Years
Retired after 30 years of service as Chief Warren Officer 3.
Conrad A. Smith, Jr.
Class of 1979
Army, 10 Years
Served 10 years in the U. S. Army as a member of the Corps of Engineers. Completed 2 tours of duty in West Germany and also 1 tour in South Korea. Because of disabilty, honorably discharge in 1989.
Class of 1979
Army, 10 Years
Served 10 years in the U. S. Army as a member of the Corps of Engineers. Completed 2 tours of duty in West Germany and also 1 tour in South Korea. Because of disabilty, honorably discharge in 1989.
Darren Hookfin Sr.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
I service for over 22 years, in the logistics field been my places an seen the world. I have done many different jobs my last one NCOIC in charge of the computers repair for the Division 4th Infantry Division.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
I service for over 22 years, in the logistics field been my places an seen the world. I have done many different jobs my last one NCOIC in charge of the computers repair for the Division 4th Infantry Division.
Ed McKay
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Electronics Warfare Petty Officer.
Vietnam 1970-71
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Electronics Warfare Petty Officer.
Vietnam 1970-71
Eddie Wayne Johnson
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
I have been in the military for 24 years as a Transportation Operator, I have had various jobs which consists of a Observer Controller at Fort Polk, LA. My present job is an Inspector General for 13th ESC at Fort Hood, TX. Some of my duty assignments includes Germany, Fort Polk, Fort Lewis, Fort Hood and Korea.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
I have been in the military for 24 years as a Transportation Operator, I have had various jobs which consists of a Observer Controller at Fort Polk, LA. My present job is an Inspector General for 13th ESC at Fort Hood, TX. Some of my duty assignments includes Germany, Fort Polk, Fort Lewis, Fort Hood and Korea.
Gerald Stringer
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Medical Surgical Technician 1986, Recalled to Active Duty Feb 91 for Desert Storm Duty.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Medical Surgical Technician 1986, Recalled to Active Duty Feb 91 for Desert Storm Duty.
johnny davis
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
2 years active duty, 29 years in the reserve. retired as a first sgt. of a engineer company.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
2 years active duty, 29 years in the reserve. retired as a first sgt. of a engineer company.
Johnny Davis
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
2 yrs active duty, 29 yrs in the reserve. retired a 1st/Sgt E8 in a Engr. company.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
2 yrs active duty, 29 yrs in the reserve. retired a 1st/Sgt E8 in a Engr. company.
Johnny Davis
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Engineer, Military Police.Retired 1st/Sgt. E8
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Engineer, Military Police.Retired 1st/Sgt. E8
Johnny Ray
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam veteran. Three Bronze stars recipient.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam veteran. Three Bronze stars recipient.
Joseph Clark
Class of 1979
Army, 10 Years
Desert Shield/Storm Vet. Combat Engineer.....(62F) Steam Roller Baby....????????
Class of 1979
Army, 10 Years
Desert Shield/Storm Vet. Combat Engineer.....(62F) Steam Roller Baby....????????
Leon Marie Zilton Abron
Class of 1967
Army, 15 Years
Woman Army Corp / First Woman to Join the National Guard in Louisiana (Jackson Barrack)
Class of 1967
Army, 15 Years
Woman Army Corp / First Woman to Join the National Guard in Louisiana (Jackson Barrack)
Leon Wilson
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Navy for 20 years directly out of Walter L. Cohen. (1986-2006). I can say that joining the US Navy was the best thing that could have happened to me. Once I retired, I came back home and did a short stint with the New Orleans Police Department. I now teach High School History Teacher in Orlando, Florida.
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Navy for 20 years directly out of Walter L. Cohen. (1986-2006). I can say that joining the US Navy was the best thing that could have happened to me. Once I retired, I came back home and did a short stint with the New Orleans Police Department. I now teach High School History Teacher in Orlando, Florida.
MAJ Kenneth Jones
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1994 after 20 years of service as a Counterintelligence Special Agent. Decorated 14 times. Served in Korea, Panama, Germany. And Turkey. Paratrooper with jumps in most countries. Returned to WLC as the Senior JROTC instructor from 94 to 2000. Retired from Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in 2010 as a Lieutenant and from RSD in 2011.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1994 after 20 years of service as a Counterintelligence Special Agent. Decorated 14 times. Served in Korea, Panama, Germany. And Turkey. Paratrooper with jumps in most countries. Returned to WLC as the Senior JROTC instructor from 94 to 2000. Retired from Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in 2010 as a Lieutenant and from RSD in 2011.
Melinda L. Gay (Davis)
Class of 1984
Coast Guard, 4 Years
I served in the military after taking a few courses at Tulane University from graduating at Cohen. I truly enjoyed helping to make a difference in the lives of many and I am humbled to be a part of this Military Alumni. Thanks to all who have served and are still serving, I SALUTE YOU!
Class of 1984
Coast Guard, 4 Years
I served in the military after taking a few courses at Tulane University from graduating at Cohen. I truly enjoyed helping to make a difference in the lives of many and I am humbled to be a part of this Military Alumni. Thanks to all who have served and are still serving, I SALUTE YOU!
Michele Vaughn
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
I'm just finishing up 30 years of service to the Army Reserve Program! Go Army! I thank God I was able to serve faithfully and retire safely!
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
I'm just finishing up 30 years of service to the Army Reserve Program! Go Army! I thank God I was able to serve faithfully and retire safely!
Richenel M. Martin Jr.
Class of 1981
Navy, 21 Years
Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1)
Class of 1981
Navy, 21 Years
Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1)
robert vicks
Class of 1979
Navy, 4 Years
Served four years on the uss guadalcanal. Was a part of desert storm gulf war.
Class of 1979
Navy, 4 Years
Served four years on the uss guadalcanal. Was a part of desert storm gulf war.
Rosco Harris
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years in the United States Air Force, Sep 65 to Oct 91. SMSGT, Retired
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years in the United States Air Force, Sep 65 to Oct 91. SMSGT, Retired
Shirley Williams Davis
Class of 1982
Army, 16 Years
Serving 16 years in the United States Army, Captain station in Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
Class of 1982
Army, 16 Years
Serving 16 years in the United States Army, Captain station in Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
SMSgt Willie Reese
Class of 1968
Air Force, 26 Years
Enlisted in The Air Force, 1969. Serviced in Alaska, Germany, Turkey, Korea, The Netherlands, and multiple locations in The USA.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 26 Years
Enlisted in The Air Force, 1969. Serviced in Alaska, Germany, Turkey, Korea, The Netherlands, and multiple locations in The USA.
Steven A Houston
Class of 1967
Air Force, 25 Years
I was drafted into the Vietnam conflict out of Los Angeles, Ca.. Where i had relocated to go to school. I served in the Vietnam Conflict in Utapoo,Thailand as a Air Traffic Controller! I loved what i had accomplished
Class of 1967
Air Force, 25 Years
I was drafted into the Vietnam conflict out of Los Angeles, Ca.. Where i had relocated to go to school. I served in the Vietnam Conflict in Utapoo,Thailand as a Air Traffic Controller! I loved what i had accomplished
Steven A Houston
Class of 1967
Air Force, 25 Years
I serve in the US Air Force where I maintain the decorum and high standards required to defend our country from enemy within and abroad! Go AIR FORCE
Class of 1967
Air Force, 25 Years
I serve in the US Air Force where I maintain the decorum and high standards required to defend our country from enemy within and abroad! Go AIR FORCE
Tina (Davis) Lewis
Class of 1990
Navy, 20 Years
United States Navy, active duty for 20 years, 3 months and 7 days as a Hospital Corpsman Chief. GO NAVY!
Class of 1990
Navy, 20 Years
United States Navy, active duty for 20 years, 3 months and 7 days as a Hospital Corpsman Chief. GO NAVY!
Tommy Robinson
Class of 1980
Army, 14 Years
Military Police, MorturaryAffairs, NBC
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Class of 1980
Army, 14 Years
Military Police, MorturaryAffairs, NBC
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Tommy Robinson
Class of 1980
Army, 15 Years
Militray Police, Mortuary Affairs,NBC and Ambassador Musician to Italy.
Class of 1980
Army, 15 Years
Militray Police, Mortuary Affairs,NBC and Ambassador Musician to Italy.
Troy Strader
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Automated Logistics Specialist
Desert Storm Vet
2 time Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet
Retired
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Automated Logistics Specialist
Desert Storm Vet
2 time Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet
Retired
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Our Walter L. Cohen 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 Walter L. Cohen High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in New Orleans are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!