Argo High School Alumni
Summit, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Annemarie Buchanan | 1965 |
| Anthony Svrcek | 1987 |
| Kamaca Champion | 1992 |
| Linda Baetzel | 1965 |
| Maciej Baraniak | 2024 |
| Megan Megan Zobjeck | 1992 |
| Nicole Smith | 1987 |
| Timothy Discenza | 1965 |
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
Arthur G Murray
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Sergeant E5. Fort Knox, Fort Bragg, Saigon, Vietnam and Fort Leavenworth. STRATCOM.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Sergeant E5. Fort Knox, Fort Bragg, Saigon, Vietnam and Fort Leavenworth. STRATCOM.
Charles "Chuck" Swanson
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman. Participated in the Cuban Missle Crisis (Florida, 1962); Fighter squadron support personnel in Takli, Thailand, (1963);
TDY Sembach, Germany.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Hospital Corpsman. Participated in the Cuban Missle Crisis (Florida, 1962); Fighter squadron support personnel in Takli, Thailand, (1963);
TDY Sembach, Germany.
Charles Bachman
Class of 1952
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted less than a year after grad. from Reavis HS. Basic training with the 11th airborne paratroopers. After basic training, My MOS took me to Stockton CA as a general (equipment repair mechanic). I collected all sorts of stuff from my time in Stockton CA including a broken back and a wife. The back got better thru the years, but the wife stayed about the same. She was great. I merged in with her family and stayed in the San Francisco East Bay for the rest of my life. I joined the American Legion, and helped our team bury about 500 ex military personel and give them a honor funeral..... In 2015 I was selected as the Veteran of the Year, and enjoyed a great chicken dinner in Sacramento CA. Last Week, 2022 I celebrated my 89th BD, which is the start of my 90th year on this earth.. Happy BD Chuck
Class of 1952
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted less than a year after grad. from Reavis HS. Basic training with the 11th airborne paratroopers. After basic training, My MOS took me to Stockton CA as a general (equipment repair mechanic). I collected all sorts of stuff from my time in Stockton CA including a broken back and a wife. The back got better thru the years, but the wife stayed about the same. She was great. I merged in with her family and stayed in the San Francisco East Bay for the rest of my life. I joined the American Legion, and helped our team bury about 500 ex military personel and give them a honor funeral..... In 2015 I was selected as the Veteran of the Year, and enjoyed a great chicken dinner in Sacramento CA. Last Week, 2022 I celebrated my 89th BD, which is the start of my 90th year on this earth.. Happy BD Chuck
Dorian Diaz
Class of 2004
Army Reserves, 11 Years
United States Army Drill Sergeant
Class of 2004
Army Reserves, 11 Years
United States Army Drill Sergeant
Fernando Garza
Class of 1983
Navy, 7 Years
Hospital Corpsman, Field Medic, Surgical Technician
Class of 1983
Navy, 7 Years
Hospital Corpsman, Field Medic, Surgical Technician
George Tweedy
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
I have served 17 total years with the U.S. Navy . I am in the U.S Air National Guard I am currently deployed in a classifed location in IRAQ. at the end of my enlistment I will served 15 years bringing my total service to 32 years in protecting Americans Freedom.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
I have served 17 total years with the U.S. Navy . I am in the U.S Air National Guard I am currently deployed in a classifed location in IRAQ. at the end of my enlistment I will served 15 years bringing my total service to 32 years in protecting Americans Freedom.
Gregg Gust
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
Communications. Desert Storm Veteran. Stationed out at Ft. Carson and Ft. Hood after Desert Storm
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
Communications. Desert Storm Veteran. Stationed out at Ft. Carson and Ft. Hood after Desert Storm
john rockwell
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
was in the navy from 1973 untill 2001. was on a ship off the coast of viet nam, and also recalled for desert storm and went to united arab emerst -- and now i work for the federal government at marine corp base camp pendleton california.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
was in the navy from 1973 untill 2001. was on a ship off the coast of viet nam, and also recalled for desert storm and went to united arab emerst -- and now i work for the federal government at marine corp base camp pendleton california.
John Tamel
Class of 1989
Army, 11 Years
Served in the 1990-1991 Gulf War with 3rd Armor Division (General Patton's old Division, WWII)
Graduated from officer candidate school, 1997
Left the military in 2001 to begin a new career
Class of 1989
Army, 11 Years
Served in the 1990-1991 Gulf War with 3rd Armor Division (General Patton's old Division, WWII)
Graduated from officer candidate school, 1997
Left the military in 2001 to begin a new career
Kyle Hosman
Class of 1989
Air Force, 14 Years
Missile, Munitions and Aircraft Maintenance Officer, currently assigned to the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,419th Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserves, Hill AFB Utah
Class of 1989
Air Force, 14 Years
Missile, Munitions and Aircraft Maintenance Officer, currently assigned to the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,419th Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserves, Hill AFB Utah
Les Durov
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Vietnam Worked the flight deck of the USS Midway as an ABH2 Second Class Petty Officer.
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Vietnam Worked the flight deck of the USS Midway as an ABH2 Second Class Petty Officer.
Les Durov
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Les served in the USN for 4 years. Three of witch was aboard the USS Midway. An aircraft carrier. Where he worked the flight deck launching and recovering aircraft. His rate and rank was an ABH 2 and served three years in the Vietnam conflict. Now he serves as an All American Commander for the Mount Prospect VFW Post 1337 for the last 6 years. He gave his time to serves for his country and now he serves his fellow veterans.
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Les served in the USN for 4 years. Three of witch was aboard the USS Midway. An aircraft carrier. Where he worked the flight deck launching and recovering aircraft. His rate and rank was an ABH 2 and served three years in the Vietnam conflict. Now he serves as an All American Commander for the Mount Prospect VFW Post 1337 for the last 6 years. He gave his time to serves for his country and now he serves his fellow veterans.
louis weber
Class of 1986
Navy, 17 Years
PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS STATIONED AT NAVSUPPFAC DIEGO GARCIA
Class of 1986
Navy, 17 Years
PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS STATIONED AT NAVSUPPFAC DIEGO GARCIA
lyman claywell
Class of 1977
Army, 3 Years
motor transport operator.. Ft Shafter ,Hawaii 1977-80
Class of 1977
Army, 3 Years
motor transport operator.. Ft Shafter ,Hawaii 1977-80
Mark Giebudowski
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 4 Years
MOS 0311 INFANTRY 3RD BATTALION 3 MARINES KANEOHE BAY HAWAII 1986 TO 1990
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 4 Years
MOS 0311 INFANTRY 3RD BATTALION 3 MARINES KANEOHE BAY HAWAII 1986 TO 1990
Monica Wihtelich
Class of 1985
Air Force, 6 Years
Medical service Specialist,. Served in Wiesbaden Germany, Moody AFB, GA. Desert Shield, Desert Storm
Class of 1985
Air Force, 6 Years
Medical service Specialist,. Served in Wiesbaden Germany, Moody AFB, GA. Desert Shield, Desert Storm
Richard Eaton
Class of 1994
Army, 17 Years
I have served in the US ARMY since 1997, with four combat tours (42 months). Once to Iraq (2003-04), twice to Afghanistan (2007-08) & (2010-11), and the middle east (2014).
Class of 1994
Army, 17 Years
I have served in the US ARMY since 1997, with four combat tours (42 months). Once to Iraq (2003-04), twice to Afghanistan (2007-08) & (2010-11), and the middle east (2014).
Ronnie Joseph Hajek
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Ronnie Joseph Hajek
07/21/1946 - 03/29/2014
As a young man, Ron earned the title of Marine Corporal, serving on active duty from March 4, 1966 through March 3, 1968.
While in Viet Nam he was wounded.
As he Put it,
" 24 Jan 68, We road into a pile of shit. Got blown off the tank. Got wounded in left cheek, had a 3 hour hell fight killing 191 NVA. Got medivact...". (A few words taken from his Viet Nam Field notebook/journal which I found weeks after his death.) Ron told me that he was infantry and walked point. The unit was called, "Hell In A Helmet 2/9 Viet-Nam".
Ron died from cancer after a 9 year battle. The hardest battle of his life. His cancer was brought on by this very moment in time while in Nam, Agent Orange. He never complained. He was proud to give his life for his country and claimed he would have done it all over again if necessary. My heart tells me that Ron died in service to his country. Not on that day in 1968, but nonetheless, in the line of duty.
He received the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He, of course, was honorably discharged.
Ron's final battle was with AML (leukemia). He was diagnosed in early February, 2014 and was called Home within two short months.
This was the hardest journey we faced. The doctors did not promise a cure. Our time was limited. Ron survived almost 2 months from diagnosis.
Ronnie fought Hodgkins Lymphoma 4 times since 2005.
Ron also suffered a stroke, Hemoptysis, several forms of Neuropathy, a splenectomy, cancer in the tail of his pancreas (which required a massive surgery), struggled with a punctured colon, PTSD, was treated for bladder cancer 3 times since 1996 and was diagnosed with diabetes in 2013.
He bravely faced and fought each disease with the greatest attitude I have ever witnessed, without complaint.
God faithfully carried us through those 9 years and completely provided for our every need.
We were a part of each other's lives for 56 years and were married over 42 years, with 3 wonderful daughters, and 10 terrific grandchildren.
We are so thankful for our memories. One day we will be reunited again through Christ.
Semper Fi!
(Always Loyal)
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Ronnie Joseph Hajek
07/21/1946 - 03/29/2014
As a young man, Ron earned the title of Marine Corporal, serving on active duty from March 4, 1966 through March 3, 1968.
While in Viet Nam he was wounded.
As he Put it,
" 24 Jan 68, We road into a pile of shit. Got blown off the tank. Got wounded in left cheek, had a 3 hour hell fight killing 191 NVA. Got medivact...". (A few words taken from his Viet Nam Field notebook/journal which I found weeks after his death.) Ron told me that he was infantry and walked point. The unit was called, "Hell In A Helmet 2/9 Viet-Nam".
Ron died from cancer after a 9 year battle. The hardest battle of his life. His cancer was brought on by this very moment in time while in Nam, Agent Orange. He never complained. He was proud to give his life for his country and claimed he would have done it all over again if necessary. My heart tells me that Ron died in service to his country. Not on that day in 1968, but nonetheless, in the line of duty.
He received the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He, of course, was honorably discharged.
Ron's final battle was with AML (leukemia). He was diagnosed in early February, 2014 and was called Home within two short months.
This was the hardest journey we faced. The doctors did not promise a cure. Our time was limited. Ron survived almost 2 months from diagnosis.
Ronnie fought Hodgkins Lymphoma 4 times since 2005.
Ron also suffered a stroke, Hemoptysis, several forms of Neuropathy, a splenectomy, cancer in the tail of his pancreas (which required a massive surgery), struggled with a punctured colon, PTSD, was treated for bladder cancer 3 times since 1996 and was diagnosed with diabetes in 2013.
He bravely faced and fought each disease with the greatest attitude I have ever witnessed, without complaint.
God faithfully carried us through those 9 years and completely provided for our every need.
We were a part of each other's lives for 56 years and were married over 42 years, with 3 wonderful daughters, and 10 terrific grandchildren.
We are so thankful for our memories. One day we will be reunited again through Christ.
Semper Fi!
(Always Loyal)
Shari Perkins
Class of 1999
Air Force, 15 Years
I’ve been in the United States Air Force for 15 years. Currently assigned to the Pentagon.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 15 Years
I’ve been in the United States Air Force for 15 years. Currently assigned to the Pentagon.
Shari Smith
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
I am currently an Officer in the United States Air Force
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
I am currently an Officer in the United States Air Force
Thom Giuntoli
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
Captain, US Navy ~ retired from Naval Service in 2003
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
Captain, US Navy ~ retired from Naval Service in 2003
Thomas (Tom) Boggs
Class of 1976
Army, 17 Years
Cold War Veteran...yes I am retired. Service was good to me wouldnt change anything. Of course I cant talk about what I did cuz...you know..lol
Class of 1976
Army, 17 Years
Cold War Veteran...yes I am retired. Service was good to me wouldnt change anything. Of course I cant talk about what I did cuz...you know..lol
Thomas Zarecki
Class of 1958
Air Force, 4 Years
Liquid Fuel Systems Maintenance Specialist
Tour of dutiy consisted of:
Lackland AFB, TX
Mather AFB, California
Itazukia, Japan
Class of 1958
Air Force, 4 Years
Liquid Fuel Systems Maintenance Specialist
Tour of dutiy consisted of:
Lackland AFB, TX
Mather AFB, California
Itazukia, Japan
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