Lake Orion High School Alumni
Lake Orion, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Arlene Green | 1957 |
| Donald Fenton | 1975 |
| Jai Lopez | 2021 |
| Jim Hughes Jim Hughes | 1971 |
| Jon Kusmider Kusmider | 1988 |
| Josie Kaars | 1991 |
| Robert Van Dusen | 1960 |
| Steven Steven Thode | 2010 |
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
Adam Waymaster
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
1984-1991 Eglin AFB, FL
1991-1993 Incirlik AB, TU
1993-1994 Cannon AFB, NM
1994-2008 Selfridge ANGB, MI
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
1984-1991 Eglin AFB, FL
1991-1993 Incirlik AB, TU
1993-1994 Cannon AFB, NM
1994-2008 Selfridge ANGB, MI
Alicia Lau
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
I am a US Navy Seabee, Construction Electrician. We build and fight. I've been to Iraq, Cuba, Guam and about to return to Iraq for another tour.
Class of 2004
Navy, 3 Years
I am a US Navy Seabee, Construction Electrician. We build and fight. I've been to Iraq, Cuba, Guam and about to return to Iraq for another tour.
AMY MILLER (PENDER)
Class of 1991
Air Force, 16 Years
I am a Maintenance Scheduler and I have been stationed at RAF Alconbury England (92-95) Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV (95-02) Spangdahlem AB, Germany (02-05) Whiteman AFB, MO (05- present)
Class of 1991
Air Force, 16 Years
I am a Maintenance Scheduler and I have been stationed at RAF Alconbury England (92-95) Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV (95-02) Spangdahlem AB, Germany (02-05) Whiteman AFB, MO (05- present)
Beverly A. Fernsemer
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
With 2 years of college, I entered the Army as an E-3. I was given two M.O.S schooling, Fixed Station Technical Control and Autodin. The Autodin MOS required a Top Secret Security Clearance. Once the clearance was completed I was assigned to Munich and Augsburg, Germany. After that I was assigned to Ft. Detrick, Maryland outside of D.C. and working as a Technical Controller for numerous high security entities. During my time at Ft. Gordon, GA I fractured my neck. This has led me to many health problems, all neurological. I am now a disabled veteran. I served between 1980 and 1983
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
With 2 years of college, I entered the Army as an E-3. I was given two M.O.S schooling, Fixed Station Technical Control and Autodin. The Autodin MOS required a Top Secret Security Clearance. Once the clearance was completed I was assigned to Munich and Augsburg, Germany. After that I was assigned to Ft. Detrick, Maryland outside of D.C. and working as a Technical Controller for numerous high security entities. During my time at Ft. Gordon, GA I fractured my neck. This has led me to many health problems, all neurological. I am now a disabled veteran. I served between 1980 and 1983
Bradley J. Ziegler
Class of 2001
National Guard, 4 Years
Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing
127th Civil Engineering Squadron
AFSC 3E451
I operate, maintain, supply treatment plants and systems, while performing analysis on water and waste water samples to comply with the EPA. Also, given the operation and setting up water purification units as well as field water distribution systems. On the fuels end we perform preventive and major maintenance on liquid fuel systems, which are used for storing, distributing and dispensing conventional fuels, such as gasoline and jet fuel. WFMS will also be required to make periodic inspections on these systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings and inoperative electrical and mechanical components and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
Class of 2001
National Guard, 4 Years
Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing
127th Civil Engineering Squadron
AFSC 3E451
I operate, maintain, supply treatment plants and systems, while performing analysis on water and waste water samples to comply with the EPA. Also, given the operation and setting up water purification units as well as field water distribution systems. On the fuels end we perform preventive and major maintenance on liquid fuel systems, which are used for storing, distributing and dispensing conventional fuels, such as gasoline and jet fuel. WFMS will also be required to make periodic inspections on these systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings and inoperative electrical and mechanical components and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
Bryan H. Gran
Class of 1986
Air Force, 10 Years
Combat Crew Chief on KC135 and C130 aircraft. served during Desert Storm, Southern Watch. Finished military service with the 118th air guard unit in Nashville Tn.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 10 Years
Combat Crew Chief on KC135 and C130 aircraft. served during Desert Storm, Southern Watch. Finished military service with the 118th air guard unit in Nashville Tn.
Carl Creech
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 8 Years
1985 to 1989 Army (Dec. 1985 to Feb, 1986 Fort Dix, NJ, Feb. 1986 to July 1986 Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, July 1986 to December 1989 Headquarters Company 3 Armored Division, Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt, Germany)
1990 to 1994 Marine Corp (Nov. 1990 to Feb. 1991 MCRD San Diego, Ca, Feb. 1991 to Jan. 1992 Marine Corp Communications/ Electronics School, Twenty-nine Palms, Ca, Jan. 1992 to Nov. 1994 ELMACO (Electronics Maintenance Co), Camp Pendleton, Ca.)
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 8 Years
1985 to 1989 Army (Dec. 1985 to Feb, 1986 Fort Dix, NJ, Feb. 1986 to July 1986 Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, July 1986 to December 1989 Headquarters Company 3 Armored Division, Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt, Germany)
1990 to 1994 Marine Corp (Nov. 1990 to Feb. 1991 MCRD San Diego, Ca, Feb. 1991 to Jan. 1992 Marine Corp Communications/ Electronics School, Twenty-nine Palms, Ca, Jan. 1992 to Nov. 1994 ELMACO (Electronics Maintenance Co), Camp Pendleton, Ca.)
Chris Rowe
Class of 2004
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Student Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL for the next 2 years. After I earn my wings I'll be a Coast Guard helicopter pilot
Class of 2004
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Student Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL for the next 2 years. After I earn my wings I'll be a Coast Guard helicopter pilot
Christopher K Laser
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Boot Camp Feb. 2005
Iraq Deployment March 2006-October 2006
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Boot Camp Feb. 2005
Iraq Deployment March 2006-October 2006
Dale L. Harris
Class of 1991
Navy, 4 Years
Navy Machinist Mate served 3 yrs in Bahrain
Class of 1991
Navy, 4 Years
Navy Machinist Mate served 3 yrs in Bahrain
Danny Reynolds
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Retired,2 combat tours.ft ord,2 tours Germany,ft Campbell,schofield bks,ft bragg
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Retired,2 combat tours.ft ord,2 tours Germany,ft Campbell,schofield bks,ft bragg
David Chittick
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
I served 11 years in the US Air Force; this picture was taken in 1984 at Grissom AFB, Ind.; I was in leadership school at the time. I also served two tours of duty at Wurtsimth AFB, MI, January 1982 - 1984 and then again 1988 - December 1992. I also served a four year tour of duty at Zweibrucken AFB, Germany from 1984 - 1988.
Prior to my US Air Force duty I also served four years in the US Army, three of those years at FT. Campbell, Ky. with the 1st of the 502nd infantry, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) 1975 - 1978; and one year in Greece with the 37th USAAD in 1979.
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
I served 11 years in the US Air Force; this picture was taken in 1984 at Grissom AFB, Ind.; I was in leadership school at the time. I also served two tours of duty at Wurtsimth AFB, MI, January 1982 - 1984 and then again 1988 - December 1992. I also served a four year tour of duty at Zweibrucken AFB, Germany from 1984 - 1988.
Prior to my US Air Force duty I also served four years in the US Army, three of those years at FT. Campbell, Ky. with the 1st of the 502nd infantry, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) 1975 - 1978; and one year in Greece with the 37th USAAD in 1979.
Denise Kobe Yancey
Class of 1978
Air Force, 3 Years
Ground Radio Repairman for the Charleston AFB Combat Control Team (special forces for USAF). Our unit was sent to Grenada but no one ever heard of us.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 3 Years
Ground Radio Repairman for the Charleston AFB Combat Control Team (special forces for USAF). Our unit was sent to Grenada but no one ever heard of us.
Dennis M Miller
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Cryptologic Technician. Served in Submarine Service. Based in Pearl Harbor, HI; Subic Bay, PI.; Ft. Meade, MA.; Homestead, FL.; Monterey, CA.; Pensacola, FL; Guam.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Cryptologic Technician. Served in Submarine Service. Based in Pearl Harbor, HI; Subic Bay, PI.; Ft. Meade, MA.; Homestead, FL.; Monterey, CA.; Pensacola, FL; Guam.
Drew Collette
Class of 2006
National Guard, 2 Years
15U CH-47 Chinook Maintainer, Still In
Class of 2006
National Guard, 2 Years
15U CH-47 Chinook Maintainer, Still In
Duane Zitta
Class of 1999
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Coast guard aviation search and rescue team/counter narcotics.
Class of 1999
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Coast guard aviation search and rescue team/counter narcotics.
DWIGHT L. ADAMS
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 1964 to 1968 as a Jet ACFT. Technician on one and two engine jets. Stationed at Hill AFB,Ogden Utah 1964-1965 , Takhli Royal Thai AFB Takhli ,Thailand 1965-1966 on the F105 Thunderchief Fighter bomber , and Beale AFB Marysville , California on the SR 71 Blackbird
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 1964 to 1968 as a Jet ACFT. Technician on one and two engine jets. Stationed at Hill AFB,Ogden Utah 1964-1965 , Takhli Royal Thai AFB Takhli ,Thailand 1965-1966 on the F105 Thunderchief Fighter bomber , and Beale AFB Marysville , California on the SR 71 Blackbird
Gary St.Amour
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in Philippines, Korea, Japan, Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Stateside: California, Arizona, North Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in Philippines, Korea, Japan, Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Stateside: California, Arizona, North Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida.
Jodi Reetz (Shiel)
Class of 1988
Navy, 10 Years
served 9 years as a Sonar Technician (90-99) ...
Class of 1988
Navy, 10 Years
served 9 years as a Sonar Technician (90-99) ...
John (Jack) Wheeler
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
SAC (Strategic Air Command) B-52 Crew
Grand Forks AFB N Dakota / Castle AFB CA.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
SAC (Strategic Air Command) B-52 Crew
Grand Forks AFB N Dakota / Castle AFB CA.
John Morgan
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
NavTec 5 years with 27 countries visited while on duty.
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
NavTec 5 years with 27 countries visited while on duty.
John Morgan
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
spent time with COMCARDIV 6 and COMDESRON 6.
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
spent time with COMCARDIV 6 and COMDESRON 6.
KYLE SMITH
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
I SERVED IN ALASKA WITH THE 501ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, AND NOW AM WITH THE 173RD AIRBORNE IN ITALY. I HAVE DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN(2004) AND IRAQ(06-07).
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
I SERVED IN ALASKA WITH THE 501ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, AND NOW AM WITH THE 173RD AIRBORNE IN ITALY. I HAVE DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN(2004) AND IRAQ(06-07).
Matthew Henry Hottmann
Class of 2007
Army, 3 Years
Doing my Duty and serving my country
Class of 2007
Army, 3 Years
Doing my Duty and serving my country
Matthew Hottmann
Class of 2008
Army, 3 Years
Doing my duty, and serving my country.
Class of 2008
Army, 3 Years
Doing my duty, and serving my country.
michael bringard
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 9 Years
have deployed to iraq 3 times and currently am deployed to afghanistan.
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 9 Years
have deployed to iraq 3 times and currently am deployed to afghanistan.
Mike Hudson
Class of 1984
Air Force, 12 Years
5 years as a Fuels Specialist
7 years as a Weather Forecaster
All over the US and Asia-Pacific
Class of 1984
Air Force, 12 Years
5 years as a Fuels Specialist
7 years as a Weather Forecaster
All over the US and Asia-Pacific
Scott Stonerock
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 15, Camp Pendleton, CA. Deploys to Iraq, Feb. 2008
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 15, Camp Pendleton, CA. Deploys to Iraq, Feb. 2008
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Our Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lake Orion are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!