Whitehall High School Alumni
Whitehall, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Edward Joanne Yankowy | 1968 |
| George Fetchko | 1970 |
| Ismael Santisteban Vazquez | 2007 |
| Jeffrey Heffelfinger Jeffrey Heffelfinger | 1974 |
| Paul (chuck) Howells Howells | 1975 |
| Rodney Schoeneberger | 1983 |
| Rosemary Ernst | 1971 |
| Tonya Kressler | 2004 |
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
Steve Karoly
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
CAPT Karoly, a native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, began his naval career in 1981. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Science/Marine Transportation/Marine Engineering and a United States Coast Guard Third Mate’s License (unlimited tonnage). He received his Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in 2007.
Following graduation from the USMMA, CAPT Karoly joined the United States Navy. CAPT Karoly spent the majority of his active duty time in the USS PRINCETON (CG 59). While assigned in PRINCETON, he served as the First Lieutenant, Ordnance Officer, and Assistant Weapons Officer. In February 1991, CAPT Karoly was released from active duty and immediately joined the Military Sealift Command (MSC). He served as Third Officer/Third Mate in the USNS COMFORT and as Second Mate/Navigator in USNS CAPELLA during Operation DESERT STORM and DESERT FAREWELL.
On his return from overseas in November 1991, CAPT Karoly joined the Naval Reserve. His assignments have included: NR AMCC/ABFC Command (Officer-in-Charge); NR ABFC Communications Headquarters (Operations Officer); NR COMLOGRU TWO (Operations Officer); Inshore Boat Unit 26 (Commanding Officer); NR ABFC Communications Headquarters (Deputy CDR); NR Naval Beach Group TWO Det 206 (Executive Officer); NR Naval Beach Group TWO Det 206 (Commanding Officer); the Naval Coastal Warfare Group TWO (Executive Officer (N7) Integrated Training Team); and, NR Military Sealift Command HQ, Washington, D. C. (Commanding Officer). In September 2009, CAPT Karoly was selected for his fifth command, NR OPNAV Detachment Site-R.
CAPT Karoly’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (with two Gold Stars), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with two Gold Stars), the Navy Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Battle Efficiency Award, and various other Service and Campaign awards.
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
CAPT Karoly, a native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, began his naval career in 1981. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Science/Marine Transportation/Marine Engineering and a United States Coast Guard Third Mate’s License (unlimited tonnage). He received his Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in 2007.
Following graduation from the USMMA, CAPT Karoly joined the United States Navy. CAPT Karoly spent the majority of his active duty time in the USS PRINCETON (CG 59). While assigned in PRINCETON, he served as the First Lieutenant, Ordnance Officer, and Assistant Weapons Officer. In February 1991, CAPT Karoly was released from active duty and immediately joined the Military Sealift Command (MSC). He served as Third Officer/Third Mate in the USNS COMFORT and as Second Mate/Navigator in USNS CAPELLA during Operation DESERT STORM and DESERT FAREWELL.
On his return from overseas in November 1991, CAPT Karoly joined the Naval Reserve. His assignments have included: NR AMCC/ABFC Command (Officer-in-Charge); NR ABFC Communications Headquarters (Operations Officer); NR COMLOGRU TWO (Operations Officer); Inshore Boat Unit 26 (Commanding Officer); NR ABFC Communications Headquarters (Deputy CDR); NR Naval Beach Group TWO Det 206 (Executive Officer); NR Naval Beach Group TWO Det 206 (Commanding Officer); the Naval Coastal Warfare Group TWO (Executive Officer (N7) Integrated Training Team); and, NR Military Sealift Command HQ, Washington, D. C. (Commanding Officer). In September 2009, CAPT Karoly was selected for his fifth command, NR OPNAV Detachment Site-R.
CAPT Karoly’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (with two Gold Stars), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with two Gold Stars), the Navy Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Battle Efficiency Award, and various other Service and Campaign awards.
Thomas G. Nemeth
Class of 1980
Navy, 8 Years
US Nuclear Navy, Submarine, Chemistry and Radiological Controls
Class of 1980
Navy, 8 Years
US Nuclear Navy, Submarine, Chemistry and Radiological Controls
Thomas Nemeth
Class of 1980
Navy, 8 Years
Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine out of Charleston, SC
Class of 1980
Navy, 8 Years
Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine out of Charleston, SC
Timothy Goodin
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Amphibious Assault Vehicle, Military Police, Combat Medic, Intel Officer, Embarkation Officer, Training and Operations SNCO, Recruiter
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Amphibious Assault Vehicle, Military Police, Combat Medic, Intel Officer, Embarkation Officer, Training and Operations SNCO, Recruiter
Vincent L. Poandl IV
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Entered bootcamp 8-13-82 and graduated Honorman of PLT 2071 Parris Island SC on 11-05-82. Served 1982-86 with VMGR-352 3rd Marine Air Wing on El Toro, CA . Worked in C-130 avionics. Marine Corps League Det 284 member. AL Post 739 member
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Entered bootcamp 8-13-82 and graduated Honorman of PLT 2071 Parris Island SC on 11-05-82. Served 1982-86 with VMGR-352 3rd Marine Air Wing on El Toro, CA . Worked in C-130 avionics. Marine Corps League Det 284 member. AL Post 739 member
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School News
digitized the Whitehall High School Yearbook
To alumni of Whitehall High School – Whitehall Township Public Library - The PUBLIC library recently digitized the...
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Our Whitehall 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 Whitehall High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Whitehall are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!