Iron Mountain High School Alumni
Iron Mountain, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Cindy Bietila | 1974 |
| Deborah Hicks Hicks | 1988 |
| Dustin Garcia-johnson | 2013 |
| Erin Sanford | 2011 |
| Gregory Pezzullo | 1977 |
| Pamela Walker | 1964 |
| Pete Pericolosi | 1974 |
| Robert Malsack | 1968 |
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
Robert Schupp
Class of 1964
Navy, 3 Years
COD Flight Crew Plane Capt. servicing West Pac. Carrier Fleet... Vietnam era, 1965-1967.
Class of 1964
Navy, 3 Years
COD Flight Crew Plane Capt. servicing West Pac. Carrier Fleet... Vietnam era, 1965-1967.
Shawn Flannery
Class of 1983
Army, 5 Years
Infantry officer. Served with 5th Infantry Division and 3rd Ranger Battalion
Class of 1983
Army, 5 Years
Infantry officer. Served with 5th Infantry Division and 3rd Ranger Battalion
Stephen J. Nepper
Class of 1969
National Guard, 20+ Years
served Michigan National Guard from 1970-1990
retired as a SFC
Class of 1969
National Guard, 20+ Years
served Michigan National Guard from 1970-1990
retired as a SFC
Steve Dulan
Class of 1983
Army, 2 Years
Infantry Sergeant (Bradley Turret Gunner) 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, TX 1987-88. Honor Graduate of Basic Bradley Course at Fort Benning and Unit Armorer's Course at Ft. Hood.
Currently volunteer trainer of pre-deployment Squad Designated Marksmen under the Civilian Marksmanship Program in cooperation with the Army Marksmanship Unit. (600 m with M-4/ACOGS sight.)
Class of 1983
Army, 2 Years
Infantry Sergeant (Bradley Turret Gunner) 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, TX 1987-88. Honor Graduate of Basic Bradley Course at Fort Benning and Unit Armorer's Course at Ft. Hood.
Currently volunteer trainer of pre-deployment Squad Designated Marksmen under the Civilian Marksmanship Program in cooperation with the Army Marksmanship Unit. (600 m with M-4/ACOGS sight.)
Steven Ketchum
Class of 1988
Air Force, 16 Years
Bitburg AB Germany 1991-1994
Offutt AFB Nebraska 1994-2000
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 2001-2005
Osan AB South Korea 2005-2006
Elmendorf AFB AK 2006-Present
Class of 1988
Air Force, 16 Years
Bitburg AB Germany 1991-1994
Offutt AFB Nebraska 1994-2000
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 2001-2005
Osan AB South Korea 2005-2006
Elmendorf AFB AK 2006-Present
Steven L. Clement
Class of 1968
Air Force, 17 Years
Electronic maintenance tech, then commissioned officer: R&D engineer and USAF Academy Asst. Professor
Class of 1968
Air Force, 17 Years
Electronic maintenance tech, then commissioned officer: R&D engineer and USAF Academy Asst. Professor
Thomas A. Plante
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Air traffic controller. Attained SP5 rank and spent one year in Viet Nam from April 68 to April 69.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Air traffic controller. Attained SP5 rank and spent one year in Viet Nam from April 68 to April 69.
Thomas P Rocheleau
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Enlisted in 1962. Assigned to the Marine Air Wing. Served in Vietnam during 1965 and 1966.
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Enlisted in 1962. Assigned to the Marine Air Wing. Served in Vietnam during 1965 and 1966.
Thomas Plante
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army Air Traffic controller. During Viet Nam deployment spent time at Can Tho, Bien Thuy, and Saigon doing air traffic control work. Left service in February 1971 as a Specialist 5.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army Air Traffic controller. During Viet Nam deployment spent time at Can Tho, Bien Thuy, and Saigon doing air traffic control work. Left service in February 1971 as a Specialist 5.
Tim Ehgotz
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Navy dental tech/corpsman aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CV 60 from 1973 to 1977. Two Med cruises to the 6th fleet, '74-75 and again in 1976.
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Navy dental tech/corpsman aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CV 60 from 1973 to 1977. Two Med cruises to the 6th fleet, '74-75 and again in 1976.
Tim Ehgotz
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Petty officer 3rd class Dental Tech/Corpsman on board the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CV 60, from 1973 to 1977. Two six month deployments, 1974-75 and 1976 to the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea.
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Petty officer 3rd class Dental Tech/Corpsman on board the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CV 60, from 1973 to 1977. Two six month deployments, 1974-75 and 1976 to the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea.
Tim Ehgotz
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Navy Dental Tech/ Corpsman aboard aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, CV 60, 1973-1977.
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Navy Dental Tech/ Corpsman aboard aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, CV 60, 1973-1977.
Tim Zeman
Class of 1977
Navy, 13 Years
I was a data Systems Technician and was stationed at the Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Centers in Bermuda and Moffett Field California. I was the lead technician to repair all the computer equipment and peripherals in the operations center.
Class of 1977
Navy, 13 Years
I was a data Systems Technician and was stationed at the Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Centers in Bermuda and Moffett Field California. I was the lead technician to repair all the computer equipment and peripherals in the operations center.
Todd Pollard
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
- 12 Years flying KC-135s
- 3 Years training students in the KC-135
- 6 Years in Research & Development
- Retired in 2004
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
- 12 Years flying KC-135s
- 3 Years training students in the KC-135
- 6 Years in Research & Development
- Retired in 2004
TSgt Anthony Formell
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years
TSgt Anthony S. Fomell, is a Military Drill and Ceremonies Non-Commissioned Officer and a Master Military Training Instructor assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron, 737th Training Group, Lackland AFB, Texas. TSgt Formell is part of an instructor team responsible for training, disciplining, and motivating basic trainees entering the United States Air Force.
TSgt Formell was born on Jan 29, 1977 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Iron Mountain Senior High School in 1995 and enlisted in the Air Force in Aug 1995 as a Law Enforcement Specialist. After completion of basic training and technical training at Lackland AFB, he was assigned to the 10th Missile Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, Montana. While there he completed numerous deployments. In 1997, Sergeant Formell received orders to Osan AB, Korea where he was an Air Base Defense Instructor and Ground Radio/Telephone Operator. In 1998 he was reassigned to the 17th Security Forces Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas where he was a Flight Chief and the NCOIC of Training and Resources. While assigned to Goodfellow Sergeant Formell attended ALS and was presented with the Commandants Leadership Award. Additionally he garnered accolades as the 17th TRW Airman of the Year for 2000. In 2001 TSgt Formell received orders to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska where he attended the PHOENEX RAVEN Course where he was top graduate in his class. As a RAVEN TSgt Formell deployed on numerous occasions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. In 2005 TSgt Formell volunteered and was selected as for a special duty assignment as a Military Training Instructor at Lackland AFB. He received the Excellence in Instruction Award upon graduation from the MTI School. TSgt Formell was assigned to the 326th Training Squadron as a Military Training Instructor; while there he attended the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy and was honored as a Distinguished Graduate. In October 2006 he was reassigned to the 323rd Training Squadron where he is the Military Drill and Ceremonies NCO. 2006 culminated with Sergeant Formell being named the NCO Instructor of the Year for the 323d TRS, 737th TRG and the 37th TRW. TSgt Formell was awarded the distinction of becoming a Master Military Training Instructor “Blue Rope” on 6 April 2007.
TSgt Formell’s decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with a valor device and three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct medal with two oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with a bronze star, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal, the Korea Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, with bronze star.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 12 Years
TSgt Anthony S. Fomell, is a Military Drill and Ceremonies Non-Commissioned Officer and a Master Military Training Instructor assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron, 737th Training Group, Lackland AFB, Texas. TSgt Formell is part of an instructor team responsible for training, disciplining, and motivating basic trainees entering the United States Air Force.
TSgt Formell was born on Jan 29, 1977 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Iron Mountain Senior High School in 1995 and enlisted in the Air Force in Aug 1995 as a Law Enforcement Specialist. After completion of basic training and technical training at Lackland AFB, he was assigned to the 10th Missile Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, Montana. While there he completed numerous deployments. In 1997, Sergeant Formell received orders to Osan AB, Korea where he was an Air Base Defense Instructor and Ground Radio/Telephone Operator. In 1998 he was reassigned to the 17th Security Forces Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas where he was a Flight Chief and the NCOIC of Training and Resources. While assigned to Goodfellow Sergeant Formell attended ALS and was presented with the Commandants Leadership Award. Additionally he garnered accolades as the 17th TRW Airman of the Year for 2000. In 2001 TSgt Formell received orders to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska where he attended the PHOENEX RAVEN Course where he was top graduate in his class. As a RAVEN TSgt Formell deployed on numerous occasions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. In 2005 TSgt Formell volunteered and was selected as for a special duty assignment as a Military Training Instructor at Lackland AFB. He received the Excellence in Instruction Award upon graduation from the MTI School. TSgt Formell was assigned to the 326th Training Squadron as a Military Training Instructor; while there he attended the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy and was honored as a Distinguished Graduate. In October 2006 he was reassigned to the 323rd Training Squadron where he is the Military Drill and Ceremonies NCO. 2006 culminated with Sergeant Formell being named the NCO Instructor of the Year for the 323d TRS, 737th TRG and the 37th TRW. TSgt Formell was awarded the distinction of becoming a Master Military Training Instructor “Blue Rope” on 6 April 2007.
TSgt Formell’s decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with a valor device and three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct medal with two oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with a bronze star, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal, the Korea Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, with bronze star.
Wayne Phillips
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
l to r, Mike Quilliam '63, Ernie Ganz '65, Wayne Phillips '65, Tom Plante '66 at Ton Son Nhut, Vietnam on 15 Mar 1969 and 49 yrs later 15 Sept. 2018 at Pine Mtn.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
l to r, Mike Quilliam '63, Ernie Ganz '65, Wayne Phillips '65, Tom Plante '66 at Ton Son Nhut, Vietnam on 15 Mar 1969 and 49 yrs later 15 Sept. 2018 at Pine Mtn.
Wayne Phillips
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
KI Sawyer, MI
Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam 68-69
Tinker, OK
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
KI Sawyer, MI
Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam 68-69
Tinker, OK
William R. Rocheleau
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Radiology Specialist
(X-ray technician)
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Radiology Specialist
(X-ray technician)
William Roberts
Class of 1957
Army, 3 Years
Anti Aircraft Missile Mechanic
Persidio of San Francisco
Class of 1957
Army, 3 Years
Anti Aircraft Missile Mechanic
Persidio of San Francisco
William Rocheleau
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Medical X-Ray Technician
Chanute AFB, IL
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Medical X-Ray Technician
Chanute AFB, IL
Wm Marc Stafford
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
33 years US Army Ret MSG
Vietnam Era
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
OIF/OEF/ND
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
33 years US Army Ret MSG
Vietnam Era
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
OIF/OEF/ND
Woody Corsi
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
I was stationed at Mtn Home AFB in Idaho all 4 years. This picture was taken 1964 in my wife's and I apartment in Boise Idaho. I was heading for work at the base 50 miles away. My job at the time was assistant shop chief in the aircraft paint shop. We painted mostly B-47 and KC-97 aircraft.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
I was stationed at Mtn Home AFB in Idaho all 4 years. This picture was taken 1964 in my wife's and I apartment in Boise Idaho. I was heading for work at the base 50 miles away. My job at the time was assistant shop chief in the aircraft paint shop. We painted mostly B-47 and KC-97 aircraft.
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Our Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Iron Mountain are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!