Waubonsie Valley High School Alumni
Aurora, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Alexandria Mccain | 1999 |
| Breanna Hickenbottom | 2020 |
| Heather Mueting | 2009 |
| Heather Stratford | 2015 |
| Kailee Mak | 2011 |
| Sabrina Mei | 2022 |
| Sarah Bergrud | 2015 |
| Sarah Virani | 2008 |
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
1Lt Anna Gault
Class of 2008
Air Force, 7 Years
USAF Academy Graduate now serving as an AD Force Support Officer at Beale AFB, CA
Class of 2008
Air Force, 7 Years
USAF Academy Graduate now serving as an AD Force Support Officer at Beale AFB, CA
Amy (Carrie) Moser
Class of 1984
Navy, 5 Years
Naval Construction Battallion 1 (SEABEE) stationed in Gulfport, MS. from 1997-1992. Deployments to Okinawa, Japan, Guam and Rota, Spain before honorable discharge in 2002.
Class of 1984
Navy, 5 Years
Naval Construction Battallion 1 (SEABEE) stationed in Gulfport, MS. from 1997-1992. Deployments to Okinawa, Japan, Guam and Rota, Spain before honorable discharge in 2002.
Amy (Carrie) Moser
Class of 1984
Navy, 5 Years
Utilitiesman with NMCB1 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion homeported in Gulfport, Mississippi. Deployments to Okinawa Japan, Guam Marianas Islands, and Rota, Spain before honorable discharge in 2002.
Class of 1984
Navy, 5 Years
Utilitiesman with NMCB1 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion homeported in Gulfport, Mississippi. Deployments to Okinawa Japan, Guam Marianas Islands, and Rota, Spain before honorable discharge in 2002.
Andrew Blake Staley
Class of 1989
Army, 2 Years
I was in the Persian Gulf War of '90-'91. I drove an M1A1 tank in the 1st Tiger Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division. My unit helped to liberate Kuwait City.
Class of 1989
Army, 2 Years
I was in the Persian Gulf War of '90-'91. I drove an M1A1 tank in the 1st Tiger Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division. My unit helped to liberate Kuwait City.
Barry Kulinski
Class of 1994
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant Major in the US Army; Infantry/Military Intelligence; Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan
Class of 1994
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant Major in the US Army; Infantry/Military Intelligence; Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan
Brandon Grodsky
Class of 2002
Army, 8 Years
I am a recruiter in Wisconsin right now. Previously I was a mechanic with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Ft. Bragg NC. I have been to Iraq once, and would love to deploy again, preferably to Afghanistan. I truely love the Army. Only 15 years left.
Class of 2002
Army, 8 Years
I am a recruiter in Wisconsin right now. Previously I was a mechanic with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Ft. Bragg NC. I have been to Iraq once, and would love to deploy again, preferably to Afghanistan. I truely love the Army. Only 15 years left.
Brandon Krueger
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served his country and is currently a police officer in Chicago,IL.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served his country and is currently a police officer in Chicago,IL.
Brent Bessette
Class of 1990
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman for US Navy and Marine Corps
Class of 1990
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman for US Navy and Marine Corps
Craig Watkins
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
Member of the Illinois National Guard, Military Police. Service include various homeland security missions and 13 months in Baghdad Iraq
Class of 1998
Army, 7 Years
Member of the Illinois National Guard, Military Police. Service include various homeland security missions and 13 months in Baghdad Iraq
Daniel Humenik
Class of 2002
Navy, 4 Years
Served with Amphibious Construction Battalion One out of Coronado, Ca. Engineman second class
Class of 2002
Navy, 4 Years
Served with Amphibious Construction Battalion One out of Coronado, Ca. Engineman second class
Derek Soloway
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Medically retired at Staff Sergeant. Served in Korea, Cuba, Kosovo, Japan. Attended Airborne School. Primary Marksmanship Instructer.
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Medically retired at Staff Sergeant. Served in Korea, Cuba, Kosovo, Japan. Attended Airborne School. Primary Marksmanship Instructer.
Donna Renc
Class of 1983
Army, 5 Years
3 years in the U.S. Army and 2 years in the U.S. Army Reserves
Class of 1983
Army, 5 Years
3 years in the U.S. Army and 2 years in the U.S. Army Reserves
Dylan Knapp
Class of 1998
Army, 5 Years
Intelligence analyst, multiple locations in PACOM AOR, managed to avoid malaria, dengue fever, myriad other tropical parasites, and bullets.
Class of 1998
Army, 5 Years
Intelligence analyst, multiple locations in PACOM AOR, managed to avoid malaria, dengue fever, myriad other tropical parasites, and bullets.
Gabriel Núñez
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I served with 2d FSSG out of Camp Lejuene.
Semper Fi, Devil Dogs!
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I served with 2d FSSG out of Camp Lejuene.
Semper Fi, Devil Dogs!
Greg Prokuski
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
6 tours of duty, member of S.E.A.L. Team 3
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
6 tours of duty, member of S.E.A.L. Team 3
Jacquelyn Martin (Kowalski)
Class of 1998
Air Force, 6 Years
Sra Jacqueyn Kowalski served 2000-2006 stationed at Robins AFB, Georgia, deployed to both OIF and OEF after 9/11. Honorably discharged 2006 with 2 campaign medals.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 6 Years
Sra Jacqueyn Kowalski served 2000-2006 stationed at Robins AFB, Georgia, deployed to both OIF and OEF after 9/11. Honorably discharged 2006 with 2 campaign medals.
Jami Gibbs
Class of 1997
Army, 3 Years
Jami is part of the Illinois Army National Guard. She is currently deployed to Camp Anaconda in Balad Iraq. (February 2006)
Class of 1997
Army, 3 Years
Jami is part of the Illinois Army National Guard. She is currently deployed to Camp Anaconda in Balad Iraq. (February 2006)
Jonathan Grassel
Class of 1993
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Ordinanceman on the USS Harry S Truman
Class of 1993
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Ordinanceman on the USS Harry S Truman
Katie (Krause) Shobe
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
Research Psychologist with the US Navy, Lieutenant Commander, mostly doing cool stuff with the submarine community
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
Research Psychologist with the US Navy, Lieutenant Commander, mostly doing cool stuff with the submarine community
Lilia (Montoya) Casias
Class of 1995
Navy, 6 Years
Sima San Diego, CA
Inshore Boat Unit 13, Portland, Oregon
Class of 1995
Navy, 6 Years
Sima San Diego, CA
Inshore Boat Unit 13, Portland, Oregon
Meghan (McNeal) Angermann
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
U.S. Naval Aviator. F/A-18F Pilot. Served 2 combat deployments aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Currently an instructor pilot in Meridian, MS.
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
U.S. Naval Aviator. F/A-18F Pilot. Served 2 combat deployments aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Currently an instructor pilot in Meridian, MS.
Nicole Minnihan
Class of 2000
National Guard, 5 Years
Illinois Army National Guard Supply Specialist
Class of 2000
National Guard, 5 Years
Illinois Army National Guard Supply Specialist
Rachel A. Valk (Carlson)
Class of 1994
Navy, 5 Years
U.S. Navy Seabees, Builder 2nd Class 1999-2004
Class of 1994
Navy, 5 Years
U.S. Navy Seabees, Builder 2nd Class 1999-2004
Ric Henson
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Avionics Tech on the EA6B aircraft stationed in Cherry Point, NC; Iwakuni, Japan; Subic Bay, PI
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Avionics Tech on the EA6B aircraft stationed in Cherry Point, NC; Iwakuni, Japan; Subic Bay, PI
Robert Swain
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
15Y10, Armament Systems Maintainer, AH-64D Apache Longbow. 1st Sqdn, 6th US Cavalry (Air Cav), 4th Batt, 4th ID (AVN), 4th Air Recon Batt. OIF 05-07
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
15Y10, Armament Systems Maintainer, AH-64D Apache Longbow. 1st Sqdn, 6th US Cavalry (Air Cav), 4th Batt, 4th ID (AVN), 4th Air Recon Batt. OIF 05-07
Sarah (Leite) Begley
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
I was a truck driver in OIF III then became a medic and served with 10th Mountain Div, Ft. Drum, NY until the birth of my first child. I am now a proud Army wife.
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
I was a truck driver in OIF III then became a medic and served with 10th Mountain Div, Ft. Drum, NY until the birth of my first child. I am now a proud Army wife.
Scott Kaufhold
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Participated in the invasion of Grenada and defense of Beirut near the airport.
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Participated in the invasion of Grenada and defense of Beirut near the airport.
Scott McCloy
Class of 1998
Army, 4 Years
2002-2006 Infantry medic, loved my time with the "grunts" of the Army. Served year in Afghanistan from 04-05.
Class of 1998
Army, 4 Years
2002-2006 Infantry medic, loved my time with the "grunts" of the Army. Served year in Afghanistan from 04-05.
Steve Pledger
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Marine Reserves for 3 years. Deployed to Iraq in 2006.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Marine Reserves for 3 years. Deployed to Iraq in 2006.
Tommy Koulianos
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman, stationed in Beaufort, SC for 7 years and now in Cherry Point, NC.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman, stationed in Beaufort, SC for 7 years and now in Cherry Point, NC.
Zachary Whitehead
Class of 2003
Navy, 6 Years
Served as a CTI for the Navy. Been all over, did a tour in Afghanistan
Class of 2003
Navy, 6 Years
Served as a CTI for the Navy. Been all over, did a tour in Afghanistan
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Our Waubonsie Valley 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 Waubonsie Valley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Aurora are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!