Waite High School Class Reunions
Toledo, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Andrew Shively | 2008 |
| Frank Johnston | 1975 |
| Mary Jung | 1969 |
| Mathew Cook | 2022 |
| Melissa Antonacci | 2003 |
| Robert Wagner | 1963 |
| Sandra Fairbourn Sandra Fairbourn | 1977 |
| Stephanie Ziemann Stephanie Ziemann | 2003 |
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
Bob Kirby
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in California as a Rocket Support Specialist. US ARMY Reserve 1983 to 1987
Class of 1973
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in California as a Rocket Support Specialist. US ARMY Reserve 1983 to 1987
Bruce Amos
Class of 1975
Air Force, 21 Years
Served at 7 different installations, 5 of which are now closed (hmmm). Started my military career as a vehicle mechanic. Transferred into the front office to manage the vehicle maintenance process. Served 4 years at the Community College of the Air Force. Finished my career as the Vehicle Maintenance Manager for the Air Force Space Command at Peterson AFB CO.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 21 Years
Served at 7 different installations, 5 of which are now closed (hmmm). Started my military career as a vehicle mechanic. Transferred into the front office to manage the vehicle maintenance process. Served 4 years at the Community College of the Air Force. Finished my career as the Vehicle Maintenance Manager for the Air Force Space Command at Peterson AFB CO.
Clayton S Marks Jr
Class of 2000
Army, 8 Years
Lifetime VFW Member. OEF VI with 3 overseas tours.
Class of 2000
Army, 8 Years
Lifetime VFW Member. OEF VI with 3 overseas tours.
Cliff (Fuzzy) McIntire
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
Aircraft Carrier USS Benningtin CVA-20 During the Korean Conflict. 82nd Airborne, Ft Bragg, NC, from 1955-1958
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
Aircraft Carrier USS Benningtin CVA-20 During the Korean Conflict. 82nd Airborne, Ft Bragg, NC, from 1955-1958
Debbie (Bundy) Melecosky
Class of 1977
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Storekeeper Second Class. Stationed in Meridian, Mississippi; San Diego, California and Cubi Point in the Philippines.
Class of 1977
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Storekeeper Second Class. Stationed in Meridian, Mississippi; San Diego, California and Cubi Point in the Philippines.
Diana Lynn King (Crook)
Class of 1975
Air Force, 28 Years
Active Duty Air National Guard, Retired, 28 years, Readiness, Logistics, Deployments NCO, Schools Acquisition and Liaison, Training Management, Administration, Human Resource, Civil Engineers Operations; First Sergeant.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 28 Years
Active Duty Air National Guard, Retired, 28 years, Readiness, Logistics, Deployments NCO, Schools Acquisition and Liaison, Training Management, Administration, Human Resource, Civil Engineers Operations; First Sergeant.
don miller
Class of 1970
Army, 10 Years
I went active duty 31st of Aug 1970 an got out on may 19, 1980. I spent a total of six years in Germany, three years in Kaiserslautern from 1972 til 1975 and again from 1976 to 1979 in Heidleburg. From 1970 til Feb 1972 I was at Ft. Campbell Ky., Ft. Jackson, Sc., Ft. McClellan Al., West point NY and back to Ft. McClellan. In Jan. of 1972 there were riots at Ft. McClellan during which I was an MP. After they were over, everyone was shipped out. I went to Germany in Feb of that year. In Feb of 1975, I went to Ft. Belvoir Va. for eighteen months with Davison Army Airfield. In Sept of 1976, I returned to Heidleburg Germany with Central Army Group (CENTAG), a multinational group. (In 1977 or78 I ran into Mr. Richard Dean at Heidleburg Castle as he was there touring with a group of singers and stayed with my family to hear the concert. It was great to see and hear them!) In June of 1979, I returned to the states and went to Ft. Riley Ks. When I found out the next May that I would not be promoted any higher because of my MOS, I decided to call it quits and get out. I would have liked to make a career of it, but I couldn't even reenlist out of my job!
Class of 1970
Army, 10 Years
I went active duty 31st of Aug 1970 an got out on may 19, 1980. I spent a total of six years in Germany, three years in Kaiserslautern from 1972 til 1975 and again from 1976 to 1979 in Heidleburg. From 1970 til Feb 1972 I was at Ft. Campbell Ky., Ft. Jackson, Sc., Ft. McClellan Al., West point NY and back to Ft. McClellan. In Jan. of 1972 there were riots at Ft. McClellan during which I was an MP. After they were over, everyone was shipped out. I went to Germany in Feb of that year. In Feb of 1975, I went to Ft. Belvoir Va. for eighteen months with Davison Army Airfield. In Sept of 1976, I returned to Heidleburg Germany with Central Army Group (CENTAG), a multinational group. (In 1977 or78 I ran into Mr. Richard Dean at Heidleburg Castle as he was there touring with a group of singers and stayed with my family to hear the concert. It was great to see and hear them!) In June of 1979, I returned to the states and went to Ft. Riley Ks. When I found out the next May that I would not be promoted any higher because of my MOS, I decided to call it quits and get out. I would have liked to make a career of it, but I couldn't even reenlist out of my job!
Donald E Harris
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the USAF 29 Nov 1962 an retired as a Master Sargeant 1 Dec 1982(20 yrs & 1 day) My career was in Air transportation, I did 2 tours in Viet Nam. 1969 to 1970 and 1972 to 1973. After I retired worked for the federal government for 22yrs, doing transportation and supply work in California and I also spent 5 years in Germany. I am now with 2 retirements and live in the Atlanta GA area, Married and have 4 kids. One is a son who is in the US Navy on the ship the USS Harry S Truman. Life is good.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the USAF 29 Nov 1962 an retired as a Master Sargeant 1 Dec 1982(20 yrs & 1 day) My career was in Air transportation, I did 2 tours in Viet Nam. 1969 to 1970 and 1972 to 1973. After I retired worked for the federal government for 22yrs, doing transportation and supply work in California and I also spent 5 years in Germany. I am now with 2 retirements and live in the Atlanta GA area, Married and have 4 kids. One is a son who is in the US Navy on the ship the USS Harry S Truman. Life is good.
Donald Eber
Class of 1986
Navy, 5 Years
Naval Aircrewman EC-130 In-flight Avionics Technician
Class of 1986
Navy, 5 Years
Naval Aircrewman EC-130 In-flight Avionics Technician
Jack Schenkel
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Served from all four corners of this country (North, South, West and East) and beyond.
Beyond includes North-Central Alaska and West Coast: Washington, South Texas, East Virginia Coast and DC area, and Viet Nam in Jan. 1965.
Time was spent in Saigon and DaNang... I was in special unit that actually was well dug in months before the first Marines made it ashore. The most memorable: the time our President John F Kennedy was assassinated. We went on world wide alert, not knowing what was in store for us. A year before that we had the Bay of Pigs incident with Cuba (thought we were going to war that week too) My best duty was at Scott AFB,14 miles east of St. Louis, during the years that the Cardinals went to the World Series twice in three years. I volunteered for 'special' assignments three times. I was stationed in Illinois, but lived 15-20 miles west of St.Louis. I therefore spent so much time on the very busy hi-ways in St.Louis.Consequently I stopped at so many traffic accidents to help out and administer First Aid, that I was made my Squadrons "First Aid Instructor". I am a very proud Vet. This is still one of the best countries on earth.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Served from all four corners of this country (North, South, West and East) and beyond.
Beyond includes North-Central Alaska and West Coast: Washington, South Texas, East Virginia Coast and DC area, and Viet Nam in Jan. 1965.
Time was spent in Saigon and DaNang... I was in special unit that actually was well dug in months before the first Marines made it ashore. The most memorable: the time our President John F Kennedy was assassinated. We went on world wide alert, not knowing what was in store for us. A year before that we had the Bay of Pigs incident with Cuba (thought we were going to war that week too) My best duty was at Scott AFB,14 miles east of St. Louis, during the years that the Cardinals went to the World Series twice in three years. I volunteered for 'special' assignments three times. I was stationed in Illinois, but lived 15-20 miles west of St.Louis. I therefore spent so much time on the very busy hi-ways in St.Louis.Consequently I stopped at so many traffic accidents to help out and administer First Aid, that I was made my Squadrons "First Aid Instructor". I am a very proud Vet. This is still one of the best countries on earth.
James Fencer
Class of 1975
Navy, 22 Years
Served in the US Navy for 22 years. Enlisted August 1975 and retired at as Chief Petty Officer in August 1997.
I served on 2 ships, I was Stationed in San Deigo, Ca while on board the USS Samual Gompers, I married my Wife a Waite High School Alumi Linda Gallagher while stationed in San Diego, next duty station took me to Exmouth, Western Australia, where our Daughter Nicole was born. from there my duty stations were Quinto, Va, Norfolk, Va. then on to Keflavik, Iceland where My son Jeffrey was born. and the next duty stations were Pensacola Fl, Argentia, Newfoundland, Charleston, SC to Little Rock, Ar which is where is retired to in !997.
Class of 1975
Navy, 22 Years
Served in the US Navy for 22 years. Enlisted August 1975 and retired at as Chief Petty Officer in August 1997.
I served on 2 ships, I was Stationed in San Deigo, Ca while on board the USS Samual Gompers, I married my Wife a Waite High School Alumi Linda Gallagher while stationed in San Diego, next duty station took me to Exmouth, Western Australia, where our Daughter Nicole was born. from there my duty stations were Quinto, Va, Norfolk, Va. then on to Keflavik, Iceland where My son Jeffrey was born. and the next duty stations were Pensacola Fl, Argentia, Newfoundland, Charleston, SC to Little Rock, Ar which is where is retired to in !997.
James H Frye
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served 16 months with a NATO unit in Italy and 12 months as a Military Advisor and small arms specialist with the Arvn 33rd Ranger Battalion. Stationed north of The Iron Triangle on the Cambodian Border. Honorable Discharged June 1967
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served 16 months with a NATO unit in Italy and 12 months as a Military Advisor and small arms specialist with the Arvn 33rd Ranger Battalion. Stationed north of The Iron Triangle on the Cambodian Border. Honorable Discharged June 1967
John K Peck
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Radio Relay & Missile Electronics Technician
Highlights of my career: aircrew member in support of Apollo Probram putting man on moon,member of the first graduating class of the Community College of the USAF, magna cum laude Bachelor Science Troy St Al under Bootstrap Program, attained top enlisted rank of CMSgt, retired receiving
Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service medals.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Radio Relay & Missile Electronics Technician
Highlights of my career: aircrew member in support of Apollo Probram putting man on moon,member of the first graduating class of the Community College of the USAF, magna cum laude Bachelor Science Troy St Al under Bootstrap Program, attained top enlisted rank of CMSgt, retired receiving
Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service medals.
john pachey
Class of 1961
National Guard, 7 Years
Ohio Air Nat Guard 180th Fighter grp 1964 to 1970
Ohio Air Nat Guard 179th Fighter grp 1970 to1971
Rank Ssgt Jet Engine Mech.
Class of 1961
National Guard, 7 Years
Ohio Air Nat Guard 180th Fighter grp 1964 to 1970
Ohio Air Nat Guard 179th Fighter grp 1970 to1971
Rank Ssgt Jet Engine Mech.
Kevin Lee Cottrell
Class of 1977
Army, 5 Years
Combat medic, manager of Battalion aid stations, and outpatient services provider for military personnel at walk-in primary care clinic
Class of 1977
Army, 5 Years
Combat medic, manager of Battalion aid stations, and outpatient services provider for military personnel at walk-in primary care clinic
Larry D. Walker
Class of 1946
Navy, 3 Years
Left school in Dec.1944 for US Navy and received diploma in 2006 for WW II service. Served on the USS John R. Craig, DD885 as a Torpedoman 3/c.
Class of 1946
Navy, 3 Years
Left school in Dec.1944 for US Navy and received diploma in 2006 for WW II service. Served on the USS John R. Craig, DD885 as a Torpedoman 3/c.
Lawrence E. Mau Larry
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force Lincoln Air Force Base SAC 98th FMS KC-97 Tanker Engine mechanic.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force Lincoln Air Force Base SAC 98th FMS KC-97 Tanker Engine mechanic.
Michael D. Lorton, M.D.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 3 Years
I served three years as a Captain in the United States Air Force stationed at Zweibrucken AFB, Germany from 1983-1986. I served as a general medical officer and flight surgeon. My wife, Christy, and I were recipients of the US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship while were in medical school at Ohio. Christy also served general medical officer at Zweibrucken.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 3 Years
I served three years as a Captain in the United States Air Force stationed at Zweibrucken AFB, Germany from 1983-1986. I served as a general medical officer and flight surgeon. My wife, Christy, and I were recipients of the US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship while were in medical school at Ohio. Christy also served general medical officer at Zweibrucken.
Michael Evanoff
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
I went into the Army 11 June of 67. Went to Vietnam 2 January of 68. Got home 11 February 69. I'd like to say " Welcome Home " to all my Nam Waite High School Vets and others who have served.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
I went into the Army 11 June of 67. Went to Vietnam 2 January of 68. Got home 11 February 69. I'd like to say " Welcome Home " to all my Nam Waite High School Vets and others who have served.
Michelle Horvath
Class of 1978
Army, 5 Years
Telecommunications Center Specialist. The majority of my time was served overseas in Europe.
Class of 1978
Army, 5 Years
Telecommunications Center Specialist. The majority of my time was served overseas in Europe.
Ricardo (Rick) Martinez
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Defending (GOD) and Country U.S of A.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Defending (GOD) and Country U.S of A.
Robert (Bobby) Allen, Jr.
Class of 1999
Army, 3 Years
Basic at Ft. Knox, KY
AIT at APG, MD
Served at Ft. Drum, NY.
Disabled veteran
Class of 1999
Army, 3 Years
Basic at Ft. Knox, KY
AIT at APG, MD
Served at Ft. Drum, NY.
Disabled veteran
SHERMAN F BUNN
Class of 1935
Army, 20+ Years
W W 1141/2 YRS IN PACIFIC GUADALCANAL, NEW GEORGA,BOUGAINVILLE PHILIPINES. KOREAN WAR INCHON,SEOUL. REDSTONE ARS. MISSLE COMD. GERMANY PERMISENS, HEIDELBERG. ALASKA FT GREELY.
Class of 1935
Army, 20+ Years
W W 1141/2 YRS IN PACIFIC GUADALCANAL, NEW GEORGA,BOUGAINVILLE PHILIPINES. KOREAN WAR INCHON,SEOUL. REDSTONE ARS. MISSLE COMD. GERMANY PERMISENS, HEIDELBERG. ALASKA FT GREELY.
Timothy S. Downs
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
NAS Jacksonville 11/77 thru 11/79
USS Glover FF1098 1/80 thru 12/81
NAVSATCOMDET Guantanamo Bay Cuba 3/82 thru 7/85
HQ NAVMARCORPMARSRADSTA Washington DC 8/85 thru 10/88
USA Stephen W. Groves FFG29 12/88 thru 10/92
COMNAVAIRLANT Norfolk VA 11/92 thru 11/95
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Cuba 12/95 thru 6/97
Retired 6/97 to present
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
NAS Jacksonville 11/77 thru 11/79
USS Glover FF1098 1/80 thru 12/81
NAVSATCOMDET Guantanamo Bay Cuba 3/82 thru 7/85
HQ NAVMARCORPMARSRADSTA Washington DC 8/85 thru 10/88
USA Stephen W. Groves FFG29 12/88 thru 10/92
COMNAVAIRLANT Norfolk VA 11/92 thru 11/95
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Cuba 12/95 thru 6/97
Retired 6/97 to present
Tom Smith
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm not sure what to put here, so...I enlisted in March of 1982 and retired June of 2007. It was a great time with tons of memories from all over the world; some places were not so much fun.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm not sure what to put here, so...I enlisted in March of 1982 and retired June of 2007. It was a great time with tons of memories from all over the world; some places were not so much fun.
Walter R. Peppers
Class of 1947
Army, 20+ Years
Walter Peppers served in both the Army and Navy as a medic (with the 1st Marines in Korea as a Navy corpsman) before being commissioned as a Medical Service Corps officer in the Army in 1962. He served in Germany, Ethiopia, Vietnam and throughout the United States before retiring in 1972. He died yesterday, 19 October, 2008. I am his son, Jeff Peppers. He always spoke fondly of his days at Waite, on the football team. He married his high school sweetheart Doryce Hagaman, my mother, who died in 1992. He is missed.
Class of 1947
Army, 20+ Years
Walter Peppers served in both the Army and Navy as a medic (with the 1st Marines in Korea as a Navy corpsman) before being commissioned as a Medical Service Corps officer in the Army in 1962. He served in Germany, Ethiopia, Vietnam and throughout the United States before retiring in 1972. He died yesterday, 19 October, 2008. I am his son, Jeff Peppers. He always spoke fondly of his days at Waite, on the football team. He married his high school sweetheart Doryce Hagaman, my mother, who died in 1992. He is missed.
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