Oak Hill High School Alumni
Converse, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| John MacRitchie | 1967 |
| Katherine Murray Katherine Murray | 1993 |
| Kevin Keuerleber | 1999 |
| Marla Marla Rybolt | 1973 |
| Nancy Creviston | 1973 |
| Phillip Renbarger | 1973 |
| Randy Mccracken | 1979 |
| Sherry Huntley | 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 Buck
Class of 2001
Navy, 2 Years
Served in the US Navy as an Electronic Technician for two years. Based on CG-73 USS Port Royal out of Pearl Harbor, HI.
Class of 2001
Navy, 2 Years
Served in the US Navy as an Electronic Technician for two years. Based on CG-73 USS Port Royal out of Pearl Harbor, HI.
Brandon Kellogg
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
A Sergeant in the United States Army Infantry with 2 tours of combat to Iraq. A highly decorated veteran who has who has served in Baghdad, Fulija, Hawijah, and Sadr City to name a few. Sergeant Kellogg was on a CNN documentary with Doug Grindle with a look into their day to day air assault operations, along with a documentary called Gods Soldiers with a look into day to day operation in Hawijah Iraq. Sergeant Kellogg has moved back home after his time in service so his kids could attend the Oak Hill school corporation.
Class of 2003
Army, 6 Years
A Sergeant in the United States Army Infantry with 2 tours of combat to Iraq. A highly decorated veteran who has who has served in Baghdad, Fulija, Hawijah, and Sadr City to name a few. Sergeant Kellogg was on a CNN documentary with Doug Grindle with a look into their day to day air assault operations, along with a documentary called Gods Soldiers with a look into day to day operation in Hawijah Iraq. Sergeant Kellogg has moved back home after his time in service so his kids could attend the Oak Hill school corporation.
Jawn Oilar
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Currently still serving as a Sergeant Major. He is the senior medical advisor for the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas. Deployed to Somalia and Iraq. Scheduled to deploy to Iraq again in July 2010
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Currently still serving as a Sergeant Major. He is the senior medical advisor for the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas. Deployed to Somalia and Iraq. Scheduled to deploy to Iraq again in July 2010
Jim (Stephen) Horsman
Class of 1966
Army, 14 Years
Entered US Army 3 Aug 1967 and served during the Vietnam Era. Served 2 tours in Korea; therefore, I am a Veteran of a Foreign War. Also, served 2 tours in Japan. Left the service on 12 Aug 1981. In 1986 began working for US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Home Administration which is now USDA-Rural Development. As of 25 Dec 2011 I have 40 years of Federal Service.
Class of 1966
Army, 14 Years
Entered US Army 3 Aug 1967 and served during the Vietnam Era. Served 2 tours in Korea; therefore, I am a Veteran of a Foreign War. Also, served 2 tours in Japan. Left the service on 12 Aug 1981. In 1986 began working for US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Home Administration which is now USDA-Rural Development. As of 25 Dec 2011 I have 40 years of Federal Service.
John E. Camp
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
radio and radar maintenance on F-100 aircraft. Stationed at RAF lakenheath England>
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
radio and radar maintenance on F-100 aircraft. Stationed at RAF lakenheath England>
Kathleen S (Bailor) Nokes
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Graphic Artist for 2 years and an Air Traffic Controller in both tower and radar facilities and as an Air Traffic Control Training Officer, both Deputy Chief & Chief of Air Traffic Control and an Air Traffic Control Systems Inspector.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Graphic Artist for 2 years and an Air Traffic Controller in both tower and radar facilities and as an Air Traffic Control Training Officer, both Deputy Chief & Chief of Air Traffic Control and an Air Traffic Control Systems Inspector.
Kent Tucker
Class of 1984
Army, 6 Years
Joined the Military straight out of high school became a supply specialist / corporal in 1990/91 went to Iraq for year in a half as a unit armored/ supply specialist my duties included early morning ride to the front lines taking food and weapons and fixing weapons that were broken and replacing the ones that did not work
Class of 1984
Army, 6 Years
Joined the Military straight out of high school became a supply specialist / corporal in 1990/91 went to Iraq for year in a half as a unit armored/ supply specialist my duties included early morning ride to the front lines taking food and weapons and fixing weapons that were broken and replacing the ones that did not work
LT Justin Carmack
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
Entered Service on April 2, 1999. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2004, and 2008-2009.
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
Entered Service on April 2, 1999. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2004, and 2008-2009.
marie a claxon
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
US Army clerk typists typed up Article 15s stationed at FT. Lewis, Washington
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
US Army clerk typists typed up Article 15s stationed at FT. Lewis, Washington
Patrick Board
Class of 1983
Army, 4 Years
2yrs Ft. Campbell,Ky. 101st airborn. 2yrs Hanau west germany
Class of 1983
Army, 4 Years
2yrs Ft. Campbell,Ky. 101st airborn. 2yrs Hanau west germany
Paul Joseph Rogers
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
Infantry, 3 deployments to afghanistan
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
Infantry, 3 deployments to afghanistan
PHILLIP DAWALT
Class of 1996
Coast Guard, 13 Years
Phillip is a chief Boatswains mate and is currently serving in California on an 87' patrol boat. Phillip served at the north pole as a scuba diver. He has traveled all around the world.
Class of 1996
Coast Guard, 13 Years
Phillip is a chief Boatswains mate and is currently serving in California on an 87' patrol boat. Phillip served at the north pole as a scuba diver. He has traveled all around the world.
Randy Hamilton
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Entered Active Duty 3 Jun 74 and retired 31 Jul 95. Served as Army Bandman the whole time. Served 21 yrs, 1 mo, and 21 days. Still work for the Army and live in Deutschland.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Entered Active Duty 3 Jun 74 and retired 31 Jul 95. Served as Army Bandman the whole time. Served 21 yrs, 1 mo, and 21 days. Still work for the Army and live in Deutschland.
Rex Snodgrass
Class of 1968
National Guard, 11 Years
Elwood, Ind.!38th Signal Battalion
Class of 1968
National Guard, 11 Years
Elwood, Ind.!38th Signal Battalion
Rob Hardcastle
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Three days after graduation, I entered the Recruit Training Depot in San Diego, California--an interesting transition, to say the least. From that point, I spent twenty-two years in the Marines, working on various aircraft in many countries and aboard ships. I retired in 1989 and became a police officer for the city of Seattle. I transitioned to the Washington county of Island County as a Sheriff's Deputy. Since retiring from law enforcement, I've remained in Oak Harbor.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Three days after graduation, I entered the Recruit Training Depot in San Diego, California--an interesting transition, to say the least. From that point, I spent twenty-two years in the Marines, working on various aircraft in many countries and aboard ships. I retired in 1989 and became a police officer for the city of Seattle. I transitioned to the Washington county of Island County as a Sheriff's Deputy. Since retiring from law enforcement, I've remained in Oak Harbor.
Robert emerick
Class of 1981
Army, 12 Years
Desert Shield and Storm, Desert Defiance, Japan, Korea, Europe(Germany), Hawaii and most of Southwest Asia
Class of 1981
Army, 12 Years
Desert Shield and Storm, Desert Defiance, Japan, Korea, Europe(Germany), Hawaii and most of Southwest Asia
Ross Allen
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 6 Years
6 years active duty. Marine of the Year 1993-1994 for 3rd Marine Division. Spain, Somalia, Japan, UAE, Kuwait are some of my visits.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 6 Years
6 years active duty. Marine of the Year 1993-1994 for 3rd Marine Division. Spain, Somalia, Japan, UAE, Kuwait are some of my visits.
Sam Freel
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aviation Machinist Mate. Assigned VS-41, Naval Air Station, San Diego California. 1975-1979
Technical Sargent, California Air National Guard, Van Nuys, California. 1980-1985
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aviation Machinist Mate. Assigned VS-41, Naval Air Station, San Diego California. 1975-1979
Technical Sargent, California Air National Guard, Van Nuys, California. 1980-1985
Sgt Terry Mcdowell
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Currently serving in fallujah, Iraq
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Currently serving in fallujah, Iraq
SSgt Jennifer (McWhirt) Geiser
Class of 1996
Air Force, 6 Years
Served four years overseas, including one year in the Republic Of Korea.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 6 Years
Served four years overseas, including one year in the Republic Of Korea.
Steve Shirar
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted October 1967. Served 20 years. Retired as a Submarine qualified Chief.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted October 1967. Served 20 years. Retired as a Submarine qualified Chief.
Thomas Siler
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Ordnance/ Air Crew on P3 orions squadron VX-1
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Ordnance/ Air Crew on P3 orions squadron VX-1
Tim Howell
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
After being admitted to the Indiana state bar in 1989, Tim served in the Army for as a Judge Advocate (Military Attorney) until leaving military service as a Major. After leaving the Army, Tim has worked as a civilian attorney for the federal government: (1) with the Department of Energy from 1994 to 2000 as a senior environmental attorney in the Denver area at Rocky Flats and then National Renewable Energy Laboratory and (2) from 2000 to present with NASA as Chief Counsel at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the Los Angeles area.
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
After being admitted to the Indiana state bar in 1989, Tim served in the Army for as a Judge Advocate (Military Attorney) until leaving military service as a Major. After leaving the Army, Tim has worked as a civilian attorney for the federal government: (1) with the Department of Energy from 1994 to 2000 as a senior environmental attorney in the Denver area at Rocky Flats and then National Renewable Energy Laboratory and (2) from 2000 to present with NASA as Chief Counsel at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the Los Angeles area.
Todd Jackson
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember 2003-2006
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II Baghdad,Iraq from 2004-2005
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember 2003-2006
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II Baghdad,Iraq from 2004-2005
Vic Myers
Class of 1989
Navy, 6 Years
U.S. Navy Reactor Operator, Submarine Service, USS-678, USS-660, and USS-645.
Class of 1989
Navy, 6 Years
U.S. Navy Reactor Operator, Submarine Service, USS-678, USS-660, and USS-645.
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School News
Deanna (Mosbey) Andrews deceased
Deanna passed away on December 24, 2018 at her long time residence in Stuart, FL.
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Our Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Converse are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!