Washington Park High School Alumni
Racine, Wisconsin (WI)
Recent Members
| Anita Anita | 1978 |
| Brooke Paulich | 2018 |
| Carol Lisy | 1964 |
| Christopher Doss | 1988 |
| Dennis Otwaska | 1960 |
| Marisol Rivera | 2006 |
| Paul Gedemer | 1964 |
| Randy Jackson Jackson | 1978 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Peter M. Winnen
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I joined the Marine Corps in early February 1967 and by mid-August I was in Vietnam as a scout-sniper with "B" Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. I was wounded twice in six days during the Tet Offensive of February 1968; minor shrapnel wounds on the 4th and a gunshot wound to the abdomen on the 10th. I was medevac'd to Great Lakes Naval Hospital where I recovered. I was discharged on 30 Jan. 1970 and used the GI Bill to attend MSOE where I graduated in 1973.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I joined the Marine Corps in early February 1967 and by mid-August I was in Vietnam as a scout-sniper with "B" Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. I was wounded twice in six days during the Tet Offensive of February 1968; minor shrapnel wounds on the 4th and a gunshot wound to the abdomen on the 10th. I was medevac'd to Great Lakes Naval Hospital where I recovered. I was discharged on 30 Jan. 1970 and used the GI Bill to attend MSOE where I graduated in 1973.
Robert P Jorgensen
Class of 1977
Air Force, 7 Years
Active duty 1yr 9mo, active reserve 5yrs. Crew chief on F4E's that became F4G's on active duty and C130A's in the reserve.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 7 Years
Active duty 1yr 9mo, active reserve 5yrs. Crew chief on F4E's that became F4G's on active duty and C130A's in the reserve.
Ronald L.Jensen
Class of 1949
Army, 2 Years
Served in Korea with the 3rd Div. 7th Infantry
Class of 1949
Army, 2 Years
Served in Korea with the 3rd Div. 7th Infantry
Scherry L. Chewning (Hoffman)
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
Basic - Lackland AFB, assigned to the 480th Reconnisance Group/9th Tactical Intelligence Strategy at Langley AFB 1971-1977... few TDY's now and then and I'm now working for the 50th Vietnam War Commemorative Office in DC.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
Basic - Lackland AFB, assigned to the 480th Reconnisance Group/9th Tactical Intelligence Strategy at Langley AFB 1971-1977... few TDY's now and then and I'm now working for the 50th Vietnam War Commemorative Office in DC.
Scott A. Witt
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
Was a great start for me, saw some real cool things ,did some cool things, good place to start a young mans life.
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
Was a great start for me, saw some real cool things ,did some cool things, good place to start a young mans life.
Sean I Heusdens
Class of 1986
Air Force, 4 Years
Persian Gulf War Vet
1st Medical Group Langley, VA 1989 to 1991
440th Tactical Airlift Wing 1987 -1989
Mitchell Field Milwaukee WI
Class of 1986
Air Force, 4 Years
Persian Gulf War Vet
1st Medical Group Langley, VA 1989 to 1991
440th Tactical Airlift Wing 1987 -1989
Mitchell Field Milwaukee WI
SFC Ron Poniatowski
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Artilleryman (Palidan Crew Chief), Tanker (M60 series senior gunner, M1 driver), Infantryman (squad leader), Secfor CJSOTF-AP Iraq (Itel NCO, SOG), mechanic (Heavy Wheeled, Small Engine), Platoon Sergeant.
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Artilleryman (Palidan Crew Chief), Tanker (M60 series senior gunner, M1 driver), Infantryman (squad leader), Secfor CJSOTF-AP Iraq (Itel NCO, SOG), mechanic (Heavy Wheeled, Small Engine), Platoon Sergeant.
William Belden
Class of 1963
Navy, 30 Years
Carrier pilot, 100+ Vietnam combat missions, 2 Med cruises, last 15 years managing R&D and acquisition programs.
Class of 1963
Navy, 30 Years
Carrier pilot, 100+ Vietnam combat missions, 2 Med cruises, last 15 years managing R&D and acquisition programs.
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Our Washington Park 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 Washington Park High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Racine are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!