Waukegan High School Alumni
Waukegan, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Amelia Marie Neal Amelia Marie Neal | 1978 |
| Brenna Smith | 2014 |
| Horace (ken) Cartwright | 1969 |
| Kevin Hernandez | 2021 |
| Luka Schroeder | 2017 |
| Michael Streib | 1974 |
| Mohamed Omar | 2018 |
| Robert Reynolds Nelson Robert Reynolds Nelson | 1971 |
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
Dan DelaPena
Class of 1980
Army, 18 Years
US Army Infantry School , US Army Refueler School , US Army UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Crewchief/Machinegunner >>
Operation Desert Storm , La Riots , Operation Iraqi Freedom , El Salvador , Mexico Border Patrol , KFOR 10 (Kosovo)
Still currently serving with the US Army
Class of 1980
Army, 18 Years
US Army Infantry School , US Army Refueler School , US Army UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Crewchief/Machinegunner >>
Operation Desert Storm , La Riots , Operation Iraqi Freedom , El Salvador , Mexico Border Patrol , KFOR 10 (Kosovo)
Still currently serving with the US Army
Deborah Flake
Class of 1977
Navy, 11 Years
Navy Hospital Corpsman for 11 years, stationed at Great Lakes twice, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, and Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico.
Class of 1977
Navy, 11 Years
Navy Hospital Corpsman for 11 years, stationed at Great Lakes twice, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, and Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico.
Fernando L. Delgado
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
Basic Training-Ft. Benning, Georgia- Aug-Nov 1987
Camp Greaves-South Korea -Dec1987-Dec1988
Ft. Campbell-Kentucky-Jan1989-Dec1991
Ft. Wainwright-Alalska-Jan1992-Aug1995
Class of 1986
Army, 8 Years
Basic Training-Ft. Benning, Georgia- Aug-Nov 1987
Camp Greaves-South Korea -Dec1987-Dec1988
Ft. Campbell-Kentucky-Jan1989-Dec1991
Ft. Wainwright-Alalska-Jan1992-Aug1995
Gary Fleming
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
I served in the USAF for 4 Yrs. as Pararescueman "PJ" after graduation. I then went into the PAARNG for 4 Yrs. After that I went into U.S. Navy for 16 Yrs. Iwas a Search and Rescue Swimmer, and in Special Operations. I retired as a Senior Chief in Military Law Enforcement.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
I served in the USAF for 4 Yrs. as Pararescueman "PJ" after graduation. I then went into the PAARNG for 4 Yrs. After that I went into U.S. Navy for 16 Yrs. Iwas a Search and Rescue Swimmer, and in Special Operations. I retired as a Senior Chief in Military Law Enforcement.
James Gilly
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
21 years as a submarine radioman: SSN 717 (plankowner), AS 33, SSN 699, CSS 6, SSN 719.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
21 years as a submarine radioman: SSN 717 (plankowner), AS 33, SSN 699, CSS 6, SSN 719.
James Gilly
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
13 years on submarines, 3 on a sub tender, 3 on squadron staff.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
13 years on submarines, 3 on a sub tender, 3 on squadron staff.
James Gilly
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
PCU/USS Olympia (SSN 717)
USS Simon Lake (AS 33)
USS Jacksonville (SSN 699)
ComSubon Six
USS Providence (SSN 719)
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
PCU/USS Olympia (SSN 717)
USS Simon Lake (AS 33)
USS Jacksonville (SSN 699)
ComSubon Six
USS Providence (SSN 719)
Jeffrey L Latz
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
With commissioning in 1968 active duty was started in 1969 going through 1971. In 1971 reserve status was maintained until retirement in 1994.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
With commissioning in 1968 active duty was started in 1969 going through 1971. In 1971 reserve status was maintained until retirement in 1994.
Jeffrey Latz
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
I was commissioned in May of 1968. I went on active duty from March 1969 to March 1971. In 1971 I went into the Army Reserves and stayed until 1994.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
I was commissioned in May of 1968. I went on active duty from March 1969 to March 1971. In 1971 I went into the Army Reserves and stayed until 1994.
Jeffrey Madison
Class of 1984
Army, 11 Years
Combat engineers lead the way......
Desert shield/storm veteran
Class of 1984
Army, 11 Years
Combat engineers lead the way......
Desert shield/storm veteran
Joe Himpelmann
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Present Assignment: Captain, US Army (Active Duty) 1st Cav. Div. Fort Hood, TX
Previous Assignments: 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) 2003-2007, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan (2003-2004 + 2006-2007)
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
Present Assignment: Captain, US Army (Active Duty) 1st Cav. Div. Fort Hood, TX
Previous Assignments: 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) 2003-2007, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan (2003-2004 + 2006-2007)
John ( J.P. ) Patrick Davis
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman HM-2. Stationed in San Diego, Portmouth, Va., Athens, Greece. Sea time on the USS Independence CV -62 (attack aircraft carrier ). Post Navy : College per GI Bill for Registered Nurse.
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman HM-2. Stationed in San Diego, Portmouth, Va., Athens, Greece. Sea time on the USS Independence CV -62 (attack aircraft carrier ). Post Navy : College per GI Bill for Registered Nurse.
John Bach
Class of 1974
Army, 10 Years
Military Police with 2 1/2 yrs in Mannheim, Germany. 3 yrs in Kitzigen, Germany. 2 yrs Ft Sheridan, IL and 2 1/2 yrs Ft Belvoir, VA. I am now 100 % service connected total and permanently disabled through the VA.
Class of 1974
Army, 10 Years
Military Police with 2 1/2 yrs in Mannheim, Germany. 3 yrs in Kitzigen, Germany. 2 yrs Ft Sheridan, IL and 2 1/2 yrs Ft Belvoir, VA. I am now 100 % service connected total and permanently disabled through the VA.
Joseph Jerome Foster
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Hi, my name is Joseph Foster and I’m currently working in Stuttgart, Germany for the newly activated combatant command (COCOM) AFRICOM. I retired from Active duty four years ago.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Hi, my name is Joseph Foster and I’m currently working in Stuttgart, Germany for the newly activated combatant command (COCOM) AFRICOM. I retired from Active duty four years ago.
Juan A. Amaro
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
22 years of Army Aviation, curently serving in Iraq. MOS 151A
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
22 years of Army Aviation, curently serving in Iraq. MOS 151A
Mandi (Clement) Henderson
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Active duty and now National Guard
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
Active duty and now National Guard
Michael Marcelain
Class of 1969
Air Force, 9 Years
Served as a Law Enforcement specialist with the Security Police, One year in Vietnam, 4 years active duty and 5 years active reserve.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 9 Years
Served as a Law Enforcement specialist with the Security Police, One year in Vietnam, 4 years active duty and 5 years active reserve.
Noe Delgado
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
13 Bravo Cannon Crew Member/ Section Chief
SSG/E-6
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
13 Bravo Cannon Crew Member/ Section Chief
SSG/E-6
Rigil Gentoleo
Class of 2015
Army, 3 Years
91B wheeled vehicle mechanic, Basic Fort Jackson, AIT Fort Lee, Current Unit 10th Mtn. Div.
Class of 2015
Army, 3 Years
91B wheeled vehicle mechanic, Basic Fort Jackson, AIT Fort Lee, Current Unit 10th Mtn. Div.
Robert J. Riley
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
stations, Charleston, S.C. , Tae gue, Korea.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
stations, Charleston, S.C. , Tae gue, Korea.
Sanford P Grach
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
Imagery Analyst, Spent one tour in Afghanistan
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
Imagery Analyst, Spent one tour in Afghanistan
Steven Meek
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
I served in the Army for three years as an MP Ft. McClellan, AL., Ft. Bragg, N.C., Ft. Meade, MD, Seneca Army Depot, NY, and Grenada (West Indies)
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
I served in the Army for three years as an MP Ft. McClellan, AL., Ft. Bragg, N.C., Ft. Meade, MD, Seneca Army Depot, NY, and Grenada (West Indies)
Steven Meek
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Veteran. I served from 1982-1985 Fort Bragg, N.C. and Grenada West Indies.
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Veteran. I served from 1982-1985 Fort Bragg, N.C. and Grenada West Indies.
Thomas J. Smolich
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 3 Years
2 Tours in Nam with 9th Marines
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 3 Years
2 Tours in Nam with 9th Marines
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School News
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date: Friday, December 21, 2012
time:8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
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Our Waukegan 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 Waukegan High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Waukegan are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!