Mattoon High School Alumni
Mattoon, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Amanda Amanda Laskowski | 1999 |
| Deborah Diane Shain | 1974 |
| James Davis | 1981 |
| Jeanne Rentschler | 1974 |
| Judy Specht | 1974 |
| Kelly Burks | 1978 |
| Nicole Romine Nicole Romine | 1998 |
| Whitney L Jennings Whitney L Jennings | 2018 |
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
Blake Leitch
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Served in the Army National Guard from July '99 - July '01. Went Active in July'01 served as a Bradley Gunner in Iraq Jan. '05 - Dec. '05. Awarded a purple Heart for wounds received in action from a roadside bomb (IED).
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Served in the Army National Guard from July '99 - July '01. Went Active in July'01 served as a Bradley Gunner in Iraq Jan. '05 - Dec. '05. Awarded a purple Heart for wounds received in action from a roadside bomb (IED).
Bob Carso
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 94 as an MMCM/SS, E-9, in nuclear engineering aboard nuclear subs. Served aboard USS Sturgeon (SSN-637), USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN-617 Gold), USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626 Blue), and USS Alexandria (SSN-757).
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 94 as an MMCM/SS, E-9, in nuclear engineering aboard nuclear subs. Served aboard USS Sturgeon (SSN-637), USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN-617 Gold), USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626 Blue), and USS Alexandria (SSN-757).
Darin L. Callahan
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Chief Master Sergeant. Served active duty for 22 years across five countries and in four major combat operations.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Chief Master Sergeant. Served active duty for 22 years across five countries and in four major combat operations.
David Blystone
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served 24 years, 3 months, 13 days in U.S. Army Signal Corps as Telecommunications Center Specialist in various positions in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served 24 years, 3 months, 13 days in U.S. Army Signal Corps as Telecommunications Center Specialist in various positions in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
David Blystone
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted June, 1958 and retired November, 1982. Served in Signal Corps as Telecommunications Center Specialist in Germany (Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg), South Korea (Uijongbu and Seoul), Vietnam (Qui Nhon and Long Binh); in New Jersey (Camp Kilmer), Indiana (Fort Harrison - Indianapolis), Georgia Fort McPherson - Atlanta, Fort Gordon - Augusta). Military Instructor and Platoon Sergeant in student training company at Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA. Retired in Augusta.
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted June, 1958 and retired November, 1982. Served in Signal Corps as Telecommunications Center Specialist in Germany (Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg), South Korea (Uijongbu and Seoul), Vietnam (Qui Nhon and Long Binh); in New Jersey (Camp Kilmer), Indiana (Fort Harrison - Indianapolis), Georgia Fort McPherson - Atlanta, Fort Gordon - Augusta). Military Instructor and Platoon Sergeant in student training company at Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA. Retired in Augusta.
David Blystone
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted June, 1958 and retired November, 1982. Served in Signal Corps as Telecommunications Center Specialist in Germany (Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg), South Korea (Uijongbu and Seoul), Vietnam (Qui Nhon and Long Binh); in New Jersey (Camp Kilmer), Indiana (Fort Harrison - Indianapolis), Georgia Fort McPherson - Atlanta, Fort Gordon - Augusta). Military Instructor and Platoon Sergeant in student training company at Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA. Retired in Augusta.
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted June, 1958 and retired November, 1982. Served in Signal Corps as Telecommunications Center Specialist in Germany (Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg), South Korea (Uijongbu and Seoul), Vietnam (Qui Nhon and Long Binh); in New Jersey (Camp Kilmer), Indiana (Fort Harrison - Indianapolis), Georgia Fort McPherson - Atlanta, Fort Gordon - Augusta). Military Instructor and Platoon Sergeant in student training company at Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA. Retired in Augusta.
Diana L. (MacGregor) Rogers
Class of 1982
Navy, 4 Years
Served 1988-1992 as an Aviation Electronics Technician for VP-31 squadron, located at Naval Air Station Moffett Field, CA. Prior to being assigned at this duty station, I completed boot camp in Orlando, FL and Naval Air Technical Training Command in Millington, TN. I was promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class and attended specialized training in Navigation & Communication Equipment on the P-3 aircraft.
Moffett Field was home of the P-3 Orion, an anti-submarine warfare aircraft used for training and patrolling the western coast of the United States. The VP-31 squadron was once the home of the USS Macon (ZRS-5), an airship lost off the coast of California.
Tasked with ensuring the aircraft of VP-31 were operational ready at all times. I was also assigned as Training Officer for the Maintenance Department.
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Award, Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon, and Special Operations Service Award.
Assigned to this duty station just three (3) months before the 7.1 earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay area.
Class of 1982
Navy, 4 Years
Served 1988-1992 as an Aviation Electronics Technician for VP-31 squadron, located at Naval Air Station Moffett Field, CA. Prior to being assigned at this duty station, I completed boot camp in Orlando, FL and Naval Air Technical Training Command in Millington, TN. I was promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class and attended specialized training in Navigation & Communication Equipment on the P-3 aircraft.
Moffett Field was home of the P-3 Orion, an anti-submarine warfare aircraft used for training and patrolling the western coast of the United States. The VP-31 squadron was once the home of the USS Macon (ZRS-5), an airship lost off the coast of California.
Tasked with ensuring the aircraft of VP-31 were operational ready at all times. I was also assigned as Training Officer for the Maintenance Department.
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Award, Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon, and Special Operations Service Award.
Assigned to this duty station just three (3) months before the 7.1 earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay area.
Edmund Parker
Class of 1978
Navy, 15 Years
US Navy (Reserve Componet) Still serving, currently on active duty in Africa
Class of 1978
Navy, 15 Years
US Navy (Reserve Componet) Still serving, currently on active duty in Africa
George Webb
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Presidential Honor Guard Washington, D.C.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Presidential Honor Guard Washington, D.C.
Jerry L. Neff
Class of 1959
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 39 years in the Illinois and Florida Army National Guard. I retired in 1999 after serving as the Deputy Commanding General of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
Class of 1959
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 39 years in the Illinois and Florida Army National Guard. I retired in 1999 after serving as the Deputy Commanding General of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
Jim Brumm
Class of 1956
Navy, 8 Years
I joined as an Aviation Cadet. After being dropped from flight school, I became a journalist with VFP-62, the outfit that photographed Cuba during the Missile Crisis, then Armed Forces Radio; and finally with the Seabees in Vietnam.
Class of 1956
Navy, 8 Years
I joined as an Aviation Cadet. After being dropped from flight school, I became a journalist with VFP-62, the outfit that photographed Cuba during the Missile Crisis, then Armed Forces Radio; and finally with the Seabees in Vietnam.
John swayze
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Served as a member of the U.S Army Military Police Corps. Basic training - Ft. Campbell, KY - MP training - Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Served as a member of the U.S Army Military Police Corps. Basic training - Ft. Campbell, KY - MP training - Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Paul D Weber S
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Army for 3yrs, Illinois National Guard for 17yrs.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Army for 3yrs, Illinois National Guard for 17yrs.
Randy Cason
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Surface Warfare Officer - Commander, retired after 26 years.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Surface Warfare Officer - Commander, retired after 26 years.
Robert P Walther
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Drafted March 29, 1967, left the Army March 28, 1969 as an E-5. Served in the Dental Corp as a Dental Laboratory Technician. Stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) at the Regional Dental Activity (RDA).
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Drafted March 29, 1967, left the Army March 28, 1969 as an E-5. Served in the Dental Corp as a Dental Laboratory Technician. Stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) at the Regional Dental Activity (RDA).
Terry D. Watts
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Served 25 yrs, 6 mon., 22 days as an Airborne Infantryman. Taught JROTC at MHS 9 yrs, 11 mons. and am still serving proudly in Charlotte, NC.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Served 25 yrs, 6 mon., 22 days as an Airborne Infantryman. Taught JROTC at MHS 9 yrs, 11 mons. and am still serving proudly in Charlotte, NC.
thomas smith
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
has been in the military since gratuating
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
has been in the military since gratuating
Timothy Wise
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Surface Warfare Officer, Naval Aircrew P-3B Orion
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Surface Warfare Officer, Naval Aircrew P-3B Orion
Tom Carie
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
U.S. Naval Dental Technician School, San Diego CA., Field Medical School, Camp Lejeune, NC., Fleet Marine Force - 12th Force Dental Company, Cherry Point, NC
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
U.S. Naval Dental Technician School, San Diego CA., Field Medical School, Camp Lejeune, NC., Fleet Marine Force - 12th Force Dental Company, Cherry Point, NC
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Our Mattoon 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 Mattoon High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Mattoon are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!