Mascoutah High School Alumni
Mascoutah, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| James (jim) Farrar | 1957 |
| John Bailey | 1976 |
| Karen Hyatt | 1968 |
| Marcel Bechtoldt | 1975 |
| Martha Wiederanders | 1972 |
| Patrick Fitzgerald Fitzgerald | 1976 |
| Rodney Traff | 1975 |
| Wanda Jones | 1973 |
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 Thorstensen
Class of 1991
Army, 17 Years
Spent the first 4 years as a Foward Observer and the past 13 years an an Air Traffic Controller :)
Class of 1991
Army, 17 Years
Spent the first 4 years as a Foward Observer and the past 13 years an an Air Traffic Controller :)
Adam Thorstensen
Class of 1991
Army, 16 Years
For the past 12 years I have been an Air Traffic Controller and just recently moved to Hawaii to finish out my career.
Class of 1991
Army, 16 Years
For the past 12 years I have been an Air Traffic Controller and just recently moved to Hawaii to finish out my career.
Adrian Kolbet
Class of 1994
Air Force, 13 Years
Served in: DC, Saudi Arabia, and currently in Fairbanks Alaska.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 13 Years
Served in: DC, Saudi Arabia, and currently in Fairbanks Alaska.
Angela Martin (Griffe)
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served Active duty from 1980 to 1987. Reserve 1987 to 2009 (7 year break in between) retired 2009.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served Active duty from 1980 to 1987. Reserve 1987 to 2009 (7 year break in between) retired 2009.
Catherine Hoskin Carr
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Joined in 1977 went to basic in fall. First duty was Mississippi and then another WM and I made first and second in class so they gave us our choice of duty stations. I got 3 years in Hawaii and she got a year in Japan...we switched. Came back to California for the rest of time.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Joined in 1977 went to basic in fall. First duty was Mississippi and then another WM and I made first and second in class so they gave us our choice of duty stations. I got 3 years in Hawaii and she got a year in Japan...we switched. Came back to California for the rest of time.
Cathy Fidler Davidson
Class of 1974
Air Force, 2 Years
I served 2 years active, 2 years reserve, plus 2 years in the Army. I was a parachute rigger in the AF and was in Supply and Armor in the Army.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 2 Years
I served 2 years active, 2 years reserve, plus 2 years in the Army. I was a parachute rigger in the AF and was in Supply and Armor in the Army.
Cheryl Colley
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Air War College A/V
3389th Pilot Training Program A/V Learning Center
Army & Air Force Motion Picture Service
Stationed at Keesler AFB, MS and Elmendorf AFB, AK
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Air War College A/V
3389th Pilot Training Program A/V Learning Center
Army & Air Force Motion Picture Service
Stationed at Keesler AFB, MS and Elmendorf AFB, AK
CHRIS KLOMPS
Class of 1998
Air Force, 6 Years
I WAS A LOGISTICS READINESS OFFICER WITH THE 2 BW, 375 AW , AND AMC/LSC FROM 2002-2008.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 6 Years
I WAS A LOGISTICS READINESS OFFICER WITH THE 2 BW, 375 AW , AND AMC/LSC FROM 2002-2008.
Cortland E Richmond
Class of 1962
Army, 21 Years
Signal Corps: communications and avionics, Transportation Corps: avionics. CONUS, Germany, 3 tours, 8 yrs total), Vietnam (2 tours,37 mos total) , retired Sergeant First Class
Class of 1962
Army, 21 Years
Signal Corps: communications and avionics, Transportation Corps: avionics. CONUS, Germany, 3 tours, 8 yrs total), Vietnam (2 tours,37 mos total) , retired Sergeant First Class
Cortland E. Richmond
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
CONUS: Ft Leonard Wood, Ft Gordon, Ft Riley; Ft Hood
OCONUS: Germany and Vietnam
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
CONUS: Ft Leonard Wood, Ft Gordon, Ft Riley; Ft Hood
OCONUS: Germany and Vietnam
Cortland E. Richmond
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Radio Relay Operator Ft Riley, KS
Avionics Repairman Vietnam, Germany
Avionics NCO Vietnam, Germany, Fort Hood TX.
Avionics Instructor Ft Gordon GA,
Area Signal NCO Germany
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Radio Relay Operator Ft Riley, KS
Avionics Repairman Vietnam, Germany
Avionics NCO Vietnam, Germany, Fort Hood TX.
Avionics Instructor Ft Gordon GA,
Area Signal NCO Germany
Cortland Richmond
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Except I ran off to the Army before graduating!
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Except I ran off to the Army before graduating!
Don Vaughan
Class of 1981
Army, 8 Years
4 years Active Duty with Lance Missile.
4 years Tx. National Guard
Class of 1981
Army, 8 Years
4 years Active Duty with Lance Missile.
4 years Tx. National Guard
Erick T. Campbell
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
VietNam 72-73 Danang Airfield(Rocket City)
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
VietNam 72-73 Danang Airfield(Rocket City)
Franklin E. Martin
Class of 1958
Army, 16 Years
Enlisted 1964
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER – LOGISTICS TECHNICIEN
U.S. ARMY, missions in Italy, Greece, and Turkey
Responsible for the reorganization / supervision of repair parts depots and replenishment in support of the U.S. ARMY bases in Italy, Greece, and Turkey
Other functions: Dining Facility Officer, Motor Officer, Pay Officer, and Safety Officer.
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER – LOGISTICS TECHNICIEN
U.S. ARMY, mission in Germany
Responsible for the reorganization /supervision of repair parts depots (9.500 stock references) in addition to the 6 sites of stock for an armored division (354 tanks/15.000 soldiers and associated equipment)
Managed and controlled purchases and inventories :
- major equipment valued at 50M$
- repair parts depot valued at 3.5M$ with an annual budget of 10M$
- 25.000 repair parts transactions monthly assisted by 25 stock managers and 75 warehouse personnel
Trained 360 soldiers in the utilization of computer methods for repair parts and major equipment accounting.
Developed an innovative system of stocks for the battalions, resulting in more realistic stock levels & parts
Participated in the writing of a computer program for implementing budgetary controls in a computer environment (IBM 360/30).
Other functions: Dining Facility Officer, Motor Officer, Pay Officer, Safety Officer, Contracts and Purchasing Officer.
SERGENT FIRST CLASS
U.S. ARMY, missions in the U.S.A., Germany, and South Korea
Management and control of purchases and major equipment inventories valued at 21M$, supporting 4.500 soldiers
Varied posts of increasing responsibility in the administration, personnel management, and control of material and equipment.
Retired 1980
Class of 1958
Army, 16 Years
Enlisted 1964
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER – LOGISTICS TECHNICIEN
U.S. ARMY, missions in Italy, Greece, and Turkey
Responsible for the reorganization / supervision of repair parts depots and replenishment in support of the U.S. ARMY bases in Italy, Greece, and Turkey
Other functions: Dining Facility Officer, Motor Officer, Pay Officer, and Safety Officer.
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER – LOGISTICS TECHNICIEN
U.S. ARMY, mission in Germany
Responsible for the reorganization /supervision of repair parts depots (9.500 stock references) in addition to the 6 sites of stock for an armored division (354 tanks/15.000 soldiers and associated equipment)
Managed and controlled purchases and inventories :
- major equipment valued at 50M$
- repair parts depot valued at 3.5M$ with an annual budget of 10M$
- 25.000 repair parts transactions monthly assisted by 25 stock managers and 75 warehouse personnel
Trained 360 soldiers in the utilization of computer methods for repair parts and major equipment accounting.
Developed an innovative system of stocks for the battalions, resulting in more realistic stock levels & parts
Participated in the writing of a computer program for implementing budgetary controls in a computer environment (IBM 360/30).
Other functions: Dining Facility Officer, Motor Officer, Pay Officer, Safety Officer, Contracts and Purchasing Officer.
SERGENT FIRST CLASS
U.S. ARMY, missions in the U.S.A., Germany, and South Korea
Management and control of purchases and major equipment inventories valued at 21M$, supporting 4.500 soldiers
Varied posts of increasing responsibility in the administration, personnel management, and control of material and equipment.
Retired 1980
Franklin Martin
Class of 1958
Army, 15 Years
1959 - 1964 DISBURSING CLERK 3RD CLASS PETTY OFFICER U.S. NAVY, missions worldwide
USS MACON (CA-132); USS SPRINGFIELD (CLG-7); USS ALBANY (CG-10)
1964 - 1973 SERGENT FIRST CLASS
U.S. ARMY, missions in the U.S.A.
based in Olathe, Kansas & Fort Ord, California
GERMANY, based in Stuttgart
SOUTH KOREA based in Camp Humphreys
1973 - 1977 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN
U.S. ARMY, missions in GERMANY based in Bamberg & Nuremberg
1977 - 1980 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN
U.S. ARMY, missions in ITALY, GREECE, and TURKEY, based in Vicenza, Italy
Class of 1958
Army, 15 Years
1959 - 1964 DISBURSING CLERK 3RD CLASS PETTY OFFICER U.S. NAVY, missions worldwide
USS MACON (CA-132); USS SPRINGFIELD (CLG-7); USS ALBANY (CG-10)
1964 - 1973 SERGENT FIRST CLASS
U.S. ARMY, missions in the U.S.A.
based in Olathe, Kansas & Fort Ord, California
GERMANY, based in Stuttgart
SOUTH KOREA based in Camp Humphreys
1973 - 1977 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN
U.S. ARMY, missions in GERMANY based in Bamberg & Nuremberg
1977 - 1980 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN
U.S. ARMY, missions in ITALY, GREECE, and TURKEY, based in Vicenza, Italy
JOHN C QUINBY
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 1980-2008
US Army Combat Engineer
4th POG
3rd Group
USACAPOC
USCENTCOM
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
US Army 1980-2008
US Army Combat Engineer
4th POG
3rd Group
USACAPOC
USCENTCOM
John C. Poole
Class of 1986
Army, 6 Years
Served in the Army as a Field Artillery cannon crew member. Served in Operation Desert Shield and Storm with 1st Armored Division. Duty stations included Fort Lewis Wa, Bamberg Germany, and Fort Carson Co.
Class of 1986
Army, 6 Years
Served in the Army as a Field Artillery cannon crew member. Served in Operation Desert Shield and Storm with 1st Armored Division. Duty stations included Fort Lewis Wa, Bamberg Germany, and Fort Carson Co.
john mawhorr
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
aviation ordnanceman
play with weapons systems on the fa-18
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
aviation ordnanceman
play with weapons systems on the fa-18
Karl E. Kuminski
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
C-130 Aircraft Loadmaster..stationed at Little Rock AFB, Little Rock, AR 1976-1978 & Yakota AB, Fussa, Japan 1978-1980
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
C-130 Aircraft Loadmaster..stationed at Little Rock AFB, Little Rock, AR 1976-1978 & Yakota AB, Fussa, Japan 1978-1980
Karl E. Kuminski
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
C-130 aircraft loadmaster. Stationed 2 years in Little Rock AFB, Ar & 2 years at Yakota AB, Japan.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
C-130 aircraft loadmaster. Stationed 2 years in Little Rock AFB, Ar & 2 years at Yakota AB, Japan.
Lawrence McBean
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
I served as a Combat Medic and was deployed during Desert Shield/Storm and Kosovo. My last tour of duty was Korea and retried in 1998. Now working with private firm as the Director, BD, Medical Technology. HOOAH!
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
I served as a Combat Medic and was deployed during Desert Shield/Storm and Kosovo. My last tour of duty was Korea and retried in 1998. Now working with private firm as the Director, BD, Medical Technology. HOOAH!
Ron Scaggs
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted into the Army in 1971 and I was assigned to the Hawai’i Army advisor group at Ft DeRussy, Hawaii as an admin clerk. After my 2 years were up I continued
In the Army Reserve for an additional 32 years.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted into the Army in 1971 and I was assigned to the Hawai’i Army advisor group at Ft DeRussy, Hawaii as an admin clerk. After my 2 years were up I continued
In the Army Reserve for an additional 32 years.
Roy Knapp
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Roy is a SGT in the Marine Corp he has been serving so far for almost 4 years and plans on making it a career. He is currently stationed at MCAS Miramar in San Diego California where he lives with his wife and two kids.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Roy is a SGT in the Marine Corp he has been serving so far for almost 4 years and plans on making it a career. He is currently stationed at MCAS Miramar in San Diego California where he lives with his wife and two kids.
THOMAS SOMMERS
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
5 mo. Lackland Tx, 19 mo. Altus Ok, 8 mo. Korat Thailand, 14 mo. F E Warren Wy.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
5 mo. Lackland Tx, 19 mo. Altus Ok, 8 mo. Korat Thailand, 14 mo. F E Warren Wy.
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School News
Mascoutah Class of ‘69 reunion “Save The Date”
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Class of ‘69 Get Together
Place: Nite Deposit in Mascoutah
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Our Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Mascoutah are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!