Wilmington Area High School Alumni
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Chuck Black | 1997 |
| David Potter | 1969 |
| David Potter | 1969 |
| Greg Thompson | 2016 |
| Jane Ramsey | 1959 |
| Jody Clingan Jody Milton | 1969 |
| Robert Campbell | 1969 |
| Tim Tim Byler | 1969 |
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
Amy J. Snyder
Class of 1989
Army, 8 Years
U.S. Army
Gulf War Veteran
Motor Transportation Specialist
Class of 1989
Army, 8 Years
U.S. Army
Gulf War Veteran
Motor Transportation Specialist
Andrew DeVite
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force, Desert Sheild/Storm Veteran.
Civil Engineering
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force, Desert Sheild/Storm Veteran.
Civil Engineering
Bill Taylor
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
SP4 USAREAU
95 Bravo Military Police Security
636 Ordinance Company EOD
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
SP4 USAREAU
95 Bravo Military Police Security
636 Ordinance Company EOD
Bob Braho
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
Army security agency. Germany and Ankara, Turkey
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
Army security agency. Germany and Ankara, Turkey
CDR John J. Topolosky, USN (Ret)
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer Retired as a Commander in September 2006 after 28 years and 5 months on active duty.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer Retired as a Commander in September 2006 after 28 years and 5 months on active duty.
chad david parker
Class of 1990
Air Force, 7 Years
I was involved in the air force on b 52 bombers as a bomberder during the recent iraq war in my ealy 30's. decreated in many medals retired as a major
Class of 1990
Air Force, 7 Years
I was involved in the air force on b 52 bombers as a bomberder during the recent iraq war in my ealy 30's. decreated in many medals retired as a major
Chad Hendrickson
Class of 1991
Army, 10 Years
After graduating from the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, Chad received his residency training in dermatology at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. Chad, his wife Nicole (Black, '91), and their 4 daughters currently reside at Ft. Eustis, VA.
Class of 1991
Army, 10 Years
After graduating from the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, Chad received his residency training in dermatology at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. Chad, his wife Nicole (Black, '91), and their 4 daughters currently reside at Ft. Eustis, VA.
Harold Shaffer
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Served in Vietnam 1967/1968; wounded on June 14, 1968. Spent 6 month in mi9litary hospitals & was retired from the Marines.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Served in Vietnam 1967/1968; wounded on June 14, 1968. Spent 6 month in mi9litary hospitals & was retired from the Marines.
James Patterson
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
10 years in Philippines 1 year Thialand
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
10 years in Philippines 1 year Thialand
James Patterson
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
I was a fuels specialist, without us pilots had no wings.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
I was a fuels specialist, without us pilots had no wings.
James Patterson
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
Served 1970 - 1985 Disability Retirement
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
Served 1970 - 1985 Disability Retirement
James T. Cover Jr.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 11 Years
SSgt, Bowling AFB, DC Osan AB, Korea, Peterson Field AFB, Colorado. Desert Storm Vet. Deceased 10*22*07
Class of 1979
Air Force, 11 Years
SSgt, Bowling AFB, DC Osan AB, Korea, Peterson Field AFB, Colorado. Desert Storm Vet. Deceased 10*22*07
Jared Herstine
Class of 2003
National Guard, 6 Years
Field Artillery, went overseas served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2 From Feb 2004 to Feb 2005
Class of 2003
National Guard, 6 Years
Field Artillery, went overseas served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2 From Feb 2004 to Feb 2005
Jim Patterson
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
Retired in 1985, served 10 yrs at Clark AB, Philippines, 1 yr at Utapoa, Thialand, Plattsburg AFB, NY and Griffiss AFB, NY. It was fun while overseas but I was ready to retire @E-6.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 15 Years
Retired in 1985, served 10 yrs at Clark AB, Philippines, 1 yr at Utapoa, Thialand, Plattsburg AFB, NY and Griffiss AFB, NY. It was fun while overseas but I was ready to retire @E-6.
Jody Wolcott
Class of 1980
Navy, 18 Years
I served in the navy for 17years now i am a 100% disabled veteran
Class of 1980
Navy, 18 Years
I served in the navy for 17years now i am a 100% disabled veteran
Jody Wolcott
Class of 1980
Navy, 18 Years
Enlisted warfare specialist, Naval Law Enforcement specialist.
Class of 1980
Navy, 18 Years
Enlisted warfare specialist, Naval Law Enforcement specialist.
John Bunnell
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
John did everything a Marine is known to do
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
John did everything a Marine is known to do
JOHN J TOPOLOSKY
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired at the rank of COMMANDER after 28 and 1/2 years of service as an AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DUTY OFFICER (Aircraft Acquisition, Logistics and Maintenance Specialist). Successfully completed numerous deployed overseas tours and also a tour at the Pentagon.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired at the rank of COMMANDER after 28 and 1/2 years of service as an AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DUTY OFFICER (Aircraft Acquisition, Logistics and Maintenance Specialist). Successfully completed numerous deployed overseas tours and also a tour at the Pentagon.
John Topolosky
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Rank: Commander; Designator: Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Specialty: Aviation Acquisition, Logistics and Maintenance)
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Rank: Commander; Designator: Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (Specialty: Aviation Acquisition, Logistics and Maintenance)
Ken Hanna
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 26 years as a Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 26 years as a Chief Petty Officer.
Norman "Norm" Wallace
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 1988; Lieutenant Colonel, Ordnance Corps; Tours included Viet Nam; Germany (3); Burlington, IA; Dayton, OH; Texarkana, TX; Washington, DC
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 1988; Lieutenant Colonel, Ordnance Corps; Tours included Viet Nam; Germany (3); Burlington, IA; Dayton, OH; Texarkana, TX; Washington, DC
Paul C. Adams
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
I retired after 30 years in the military, ending as a Bn CSM in USFATC at Fort Sill, OK. I feel like I came full circle. I enjoyed being in the military, but I am now enjoying "retirement" also. We'll leave it to the younger guys now.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
I retired after 30 years in the military, ending as a Bn CSM in USFATC at Fort Sill, OK. I feel like I came full circle. I enjoyed being in the military, but I am now enjoying "retirement" also. We'll leave it to the younger guys now.
Ray DeVite
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
As of Dec 2006, I will be stationed in Korea for a one year assignment without my family. December 2007, I move to Anchorage, Alaska for a few years. Come up and visit. Afer I retire, look for me on the golf course in New Bedford.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
As of Dec 2006, I will be stationed in Korea for a one year assignment without my family. December 2007, I move to Anchorage, Alaska for a few years. Come up and visit. Afer I retire, look for me on the golf course in New Bedford.
Shawn Williams
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force Flight Engineer as a Master Sergeant
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force Flight Engineer as a Master Sergeant
Thomas J. (Tommy) Weber, Jr.
Class of 1974
Army, 25 Years
74-77 Active Duty, Ft. Hood, TX cook. 77-99 Reserves Mess Sgt., 1989-90 USAR Recruiter - Vermont.
Class of 1974
Army, 25 Years
74-77 Active Duty, Ft. Hood, TX cook. 77-99 Reserves Mess Sgt., 1989-90 USAR Recruiter - Vermont.
Tim Cover
Class of 1977
Air Force, 17 Years
14 yrs active / 3 yrs reserve, SSgt, got caught in 1st George Bush's force reduction in 1992. Security Police, Base Billeting, Building Manager, Mortuary Affairs, and Base Linen Exchange. Was assigned to 91st MSS, 91st SPS, 5th BMW, and 5th FMS. Desert Storm Vet.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 17 Years
14 yrs active / 3 yrs reserve, SSgt, got caught in 1st George Bush's force reduction in 1992. Security Police, Base Billeting, Building Manager, Mortuary Affairs, and Base Linen Exchange. Was assigned to 91st MSS, 91st SPS, 5th BMW, and 5th FMS. Desert Storm Vet.
Tom Twigg
Class of 1985
Navy, 15 Years
Tom is a Chief Petty Officer stationed in San Diego, CA.
Class of 1985
Navy, 15 Years
Tom is a Chief Petty Officer stationed in San Diego, CA.
Valerie Lewis (Roman)
Class of 2001
National Guard, 7 Years
Pennsylvania Air National Guard. She is working in the Logistics Readiness Squadron in the Air Transportation Section.
Class of 2001
National Guard, 7 Years
Pennsylvania Air National Guard. She is working in the Logistics Readiness Squadron in the Air Transportation Section.
William McKissick
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller, 1968-72, Viet Nam 70-71,
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller, 1968-72, Viet Nam 70-71,
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Our Wilmington Area 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 Wilmington Area High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in New Wilmington are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!