Winchester High School Alumni
Winchester, Massachusetts (MA)
Recent Members
| Carlos Ivan Calaff Carlos Ivan Calaff | 1986 |
| Joan Giuliani | 1967 |
| John Mchugh | 1970 |
| Marsha Fisher | 1968 |
| Michael Marquardt | 1989 |
| Nicholas Owen Sutphin Nicholas Owen Sutphin | 2014 |
| Susan Tully | 1964 |
| W Ayne Dennis W Ayne Dennis | 1974 |
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
Doug Smith
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
I landed in the navy after 3 foolish years at the Univ. of Miami. Beyond boot camp and some training I was in submarines, first the USS Gato (SSN 615), and then USS Nautilus (SSN 571). Among many adventures, I was on Gato during the Scorpion search (first ship on site), 1968, and during the the "Hirsohima" incident, 1969. My last year was on the Nautilus wandering around the Atlantic, often not "underway on nuclear power".
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
I landed in the navy after 3 foolish years at the Univ. of Miami. Beyond boot camp and some training I was in submarines, first the USS Gato (SSN 615), and then USS Nautilus (SSN 571). Among many adventures, I was on Gato during the Scorpion search (first ship on site), 1968, and during the the "Hirsohima" incident, 1969. My last year was on the Nautilus wandering around the Atlantic, often not "underway on nuclear power".
Elizabeth V. Bonnett
Class of 1996
Navy, 18 Years
I joined the Navy in May of 2001. I was in Bootcamp in Great Lakes, IL. (or if you are in the Navy we call it Great Mistakes)
My first ship was stationed in San Diego, CA. The USS John C. Stennis CVN-74. Or JCS (JUST CLEAN SOMETHING). As you can imagine I was sent right away to the shores of the Arabian Gulf. The Navy does not fail when it comes to port visits. I have been all over the world. I have been to Hong Kong, Singapore, Hawaii, Italy, Germany, Afghanistan, Australia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan and All over the US.
Class of 1996
Navy, 18 Years
I joined the Navy in May of 2001. I was in Bootcamp in Great Lakes, IL. (or if you are in the Navy we call it Great Mistakes)
My first ship was stationed in San Diego, CA. The USS John C. Stennis CVN-74. Or JCS (JUST CLEAN SOMETHING). As you can imagine I was sent right away to the shores of the Arabian Gulf. The Navy does not fail when it comes to port visits. I have been all over the world. I have been to Hong Kong, Singapore, Hawaii, Italy, Germany, Afghanistan, Australia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan and All over the US.
guerry eaton
Class of 1954
Army, 3 Years
Served in East Africa with the Army Security Agency.Served from 10/54-07/57
Class of 1954
Army, 3 Years
Served in East Africa with the Army Security Agency.Served from 10/54-07/57
Henry Martens
Class of 1964
Navy, 6 Years
served on two Destroyers, DD-705 (USS Compton) and DD-703 (USS Wallace L. LInd)went to Vietnam on DD-703 in 1968, received my Honorable Discharge in 1972
Class of 1964
Navy, 6 Years
served on two Destroyers, DD-705 (USS Compton) and DD-703 (USS Wallace L. LInd)went to Vietnam on DD-703 in 1968, received my Honorable Discharge in 1972
Herb Thompson Jr
Class of 1961
Army, 37 Years
Last assignment was at DIA, Washington, DC
Class of 1961
Army, 37 Years
Last assignment was at DIA, Washington, DC
Herbert J. Cleary
Class of 1948
Navy, 4 Years
USS Waldron DD-699 for most of my enlistment
Class of 1948
Navy, 4 Years
USS Waldron DD-699 for most of my enlistment
John A. Ellis
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
After high school I joined the USAF where I was trained for Air Police. My first duty station was Griffiss AFB, N.Y., then I was sent to Da Nang AFB, Viet Nam. From there I was stationed At Chanute AFB, Ill., where I was dischared. After that I started living in Indiana and have been here ever since
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
After high school I joined the USAF where I was trained for Air Police. My first duty station was Griffiss AFB, N.Y., then I was sent to Da Nang AFB, Viet Nam. From there I was stationed At Chanute AFB, Ill., where I was dischared. After that I started living in Indiana and have been here ever since
John M. Griffin
Class of 1967
Army, 24 Years
I did not graduate from WHS but lived in Winchester from 60-69 near Winter Pond. I dated girls from WHS -- two from Class of '68 --Jonna and Peggy. George Brough -- originally 67 but graduated 68 -- and I were drafted in 1971. We did Basic at Ft. Dix. He became a Helo Crew Chief and served in Korea. I was a German linguist "accidentally" sent to Ft. Devens in 1973 to assist the 10th Special Forces Group on an exercise in Germany. Never intended to make the Army a career but the 10th sent me to Jump School at Ft. Benning, GA. Things "fell" into place from there (pun intended). I eventually transitioned to full Special Forces, first as an NCO later graduating from OCS in 1983. Made it thru Ranger School, Dive School, Pathfinder School, and Military Freefall along with other admin Army courses retiring as an SF Major in 1995. Sidebar of other Winchesterites -- the newly appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs -- GEN Mark Milley is from Winchester -- tho a graduate of Belmont Hill not WHS. We roomed together as LTs in 83-85.
Class of 1967
Army, 24 Years
I did not graduate from WHS but lived in Winchester from 60-69 near Winter Pond. I dated girls from WHS -- two from Class of '68 --Jonna and Peggy. George Brough -- originally 67 but graduated 68 -- and I were drafted in 1971. We did Basic at Ft. Dix. He became a Helo Crew Chief and served in Korea. I was a German linguist "accidentally" sent to Ft. Devens in 1973 to assist the 10th Special Forces Group on an exercise in Germany. Never intended to make the Army a career but the 10th sent me to Jump School at Ft. Benning, GA. Things "fell" into place from there (pun intended). I eventually transitioned to full Special Forces, first as an NCO later graduating from OCS in 1983. Made it thru Ranger School, Dive School, Pathfinder School, and Military Freefall along with other admin Army courses retiring as an SF Major in 1995. Sidebar of other Winchesterites -- the newly appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs -- GEN Mark Milley is from Winchester -- tho a graduate of Belmont Hill not WHS. We roomed together as LTs in 83-85.
Ko Tangen
Class of 1976
Air Force, 1 Years
I served in basic training for longer than one month and was honorably discharged from the 3743rd BMTS at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas USA.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 1 Years
I served in basic training for longer than one month and was honorably discharged from the 3743rd BMTS at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas USA.
Michael E. Flaherty
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
35 years serving in 82 Abn, 10th Mtn, 2nd and 4th Inf Div; Korea, Somalia, Panama, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Iraq, Alaska.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
35 years serving in 82 Abn, 10th Mtn, 2nd and 4th Inf Div; Korea, Somalia, Panama, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Iraq, Alaska.
Nathan Lynch
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Chemical Operations Spcialist. Deployed to Iraq OCt 2009-June 2010.
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Chemical Operations Spcialist. Deployed to Iraq OCt 2009-June 2010.
Parker W. Gray
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Served in Vietnam. Awarded the Bronze Star.
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Served in Vietnam. Awarded the Bronze Star.
Paul Sanborn
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
U.S.S HORNET - Gulf of Tonkin (Viet Nam Service)
U.S.S RANGER - Gulf of Tonkin (Viet Nam Service)
U.S.S. HORNET - APOLLO 11 Recovery
U.S.S. HORNET - APOLLO 12 Recovery
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
U.S.S HORNET - Gulf of Tonkin (Viet Nam Service)
U.S.S RANGER - Gulf of Tonkin (Viet Nam Service)
U.S.S. HORNET - APOLLO 11 Recovery
U.S.S. HORNET - APOLLO 12 Recovery
richard a faieta
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Vietnam war - combat injured /retired- officer USMC
bronze star for valor , purple heart
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Vietnam war - combat injured /retired- officer USMC
bronze star for valor , purple heart
Robert H. Pride
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
After ROTC at Tufts was Communications Officer on USS Cone (DD-866) out of Charleston.Made Westpac cruise in '67 and '68. Then Comm officer on Destroyer Squadron 36 staff aboard the USS Davis (DD-937) for another Westpac deployment thru April '69. In October '70 assigned to ComNavForV in Saigon as an Intelligence Officer. After release from active duty in October '71 joined Navy Reserve Intelligence program in Boston. Retired from Navy Reserve on the deck of Old Ironsides in 1990.
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
After ROTC at Tufts was Communications Officer on USS Cone (DD-866) out of Charleston.Made Westpac cruise in '67 and '68. Then Comm officer on Destroyer Squadron 36 staff aboard the USS Davis (DD-937) for another Westpac deployment thru April '69. In October '70 assigned to ComNavForV in Saigon as an Intelligence Officer. After release from active duty in October '71 joined Navy Reserve Intelligence program in Boston. Retired from Navy Reserve on the deck of Old Ironsides in 1990.
Salvatore Mistretta
Class of 1977
Army, 7 Years
USAF upon graduation in 1977. Electronic Warfare Systems Specialist.
US Army 1984-1987, 1st Bn/75th Ranger Regiment.
Photo is right after graduating jump school and enroute to Hunter Field, Ga to 1/75 Rgr
Class of 1977
Army, 7 Years
USAF upon graduation in 1977. Electronic Warfare Systems Specialist.
US Army 1984-1987, 1st Bn/75th Ranger Regiment.
Photo is right after graduating jump school and enroute to Hunter Field, Ga to 1/75 Rgr
Tibor Saddler
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam then spent the next 27 years in all the garden spots the Marines could send you. Retired shortly after the 1990-1991 conflict in Kuwait, but managed to stay in the region to support the peace effort.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam then spent the next 27 years in all the garden spots the Marines could send you. Retired shortly after the 1990-1991 conflict in Kuwait, but managed to stay in the region to support the peace effort.
Timothy N. Root
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Pilot, VietNam and After. USN 11 Years and final in the Reserves at NAS South Weymouth and NAS Coronado, CA
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Pilot, VietNam and After. USN 11 Years and final in the Reserves at NAS South Weymouth and NAS Coronado, CA
Walter Scott
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Battalion Operations Command
3/71 Air Defense Artillery
Stuggart, Germany
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Battalion Operations Command
3/71 Air Defense Artillery
Stuggart, Germany
William H. O'Connor
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
4 years in NROTC at Brown University from 1965-1969, then to Active Duty as a Supply Officer during the Vietnam War from 1969-1973. Reserves for 2 years after that.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
4 years in NROTC at Brown University from 1965-1969, then to Active Duty as a Supply Officer during the Vietnam War from 1969-1973. Reserves for 2 years after that.
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Class of 1977 Reunion
November 23, 2012 at 7 pm
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13 Mt. Vernon St
Winchester MA 01890
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Our Winchester 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 Winchester High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Winchester are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!