Churchland High School Alumni
Portsmouth, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Carolyn Latkin | 1957 |
| Cathy Fitch | 1969 |
| Christina Ashberry | 1995 |
| Jessica Wilson | 1996 |
| Ricky Turner | 1976 |
| Sara Satterfield | 1967 |
| Tiara Scoogin | 2021 |
| Yasmin Denise Vaughn Yasmin Denise Vaughn | 1984 |
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
Billy Smith
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flew Air Force Interceptor & Fighter Aircraft.
Two combat tours to Southeast Asia.
Fighter Weapons testing and tactics development.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flew Air Force Interceptor & Fighter Aircraft.
Two combat tours to Southeast Asia.
Fighter Weapons testing and tactics development.
Carlton Stokes
Class of 2003
Air Force, 6 Years
Environmental and Electrical Systems Specialist
Class of 2003
Air Force, 6 Years
Environmental and Electrical Systems Specialist
Cornail Gaymon
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1/11/2011
Portsmouth, Virginia native promoted to Marine Corps corporal
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. � Portsmouth, Va. native and Churchland High School class of 2006 graduate, Cornail Gaymon was promoted to the rank of Marine Corps corporal during a ceremony with fellow Marines aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, Thursday.
Corporal Gaymon, who entered active military service in June 2006, is currently serving as an infantry skills instructor at Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group (MCTAG) in Virginia Beach, Va. MCTAG provides conventional training and advisor teams to work alongside partner Nations' security forces.
Prior to reporting to MCTAG in June 2010, Gaymon served as a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C. and prior to that he served as a security force guard with 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, aboard Camp Allen in Norfolk, Virginia.
His wife Chavenia Gaymon, son Kaiden and his parents Michael and Karen Wilkins still reside in the Hampton Roads area.
Cutlines:
- Marine Sgt. Oscar Garza, infantry skills instructor and Cpl. Alex Gallegos, training clerk at MCTAG pin on the rank of corporal to the Portsmouth, Virginia native, Cornail Gaymon. Newly promoted Marine Gaymon is an infantry skills instructor within MCTAG.
-Corporal Gaymon�s spouse, Chavenia and son Kaiden attended the promotion ceremony at MCTAG, Thursday. Corporal Gaymon, Chavenia and Kaiden are all Hampton Roads area natives and residents.
For more information on Cpl. Cornail Gaymon or on Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group, please contact Gunnery Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero, MCTAG public affairs chief
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1/11/2011
Portsmouth, Virginia native promoted to Marine Corps corporal
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. � Portsmouth, Va. native and Churchland High School class of 2006 graduate, Cornail Gaymon was promoted to the rank of Marine Corps corporal during a ceremony with fellow Marines aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, Thursday.
Corporal Gaymon, who entered active military service in June 2006, is currently serving as an infantry skills instructor at Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group (MCTAG) in Virginia Beach, Va. MCTAG provides conventional training and advisor teams to work alongside partner Nations' security forces.
Prior to reporting to MCTAG in June 2010, Gaymon served as a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C. and prior to that he served as a security force guard with 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, aboard Camp Allen in Norfolk, Virginia.
His wife Chavenia Gaymon, son Kaiden and his parents Michael and Karen Wilkins still reside in the Hampton Roads area.
Cutlines:
- Marine Sgt. Oscar Garza, infantry skills instructor and Cpl. Alex Gallegos, training clerk at MCTAG pin on the rank of corporal to the Portsmouth, Virginia native, Cornail Gaymon. Newly promoted Marine Gaymon is an infantry skills instructor within MCTAG.
-Corporal Gaymon�s spouse, Chavenia and son Kaiden attended the promotion ceremony at MCTAG, Thursday. Corporal Gaymon, Chavenia and Kaiden are all Hampton Roads area natives and residents.
For more information on Cpl. Cornail Gaymon or on Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group, please contact Gunnery Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero, MCTAG public affairs chief
Dr. Gene Lassiter
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
2 tours with the 1st Cav in RVN, Helicopter pilot and instructor at Ft Rucker
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
2 tours with the 1st Cav in RVN, Helicopter pilot and instructor at Ft Rucker
Dr. Gene Lassiter
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
Helicopter pilot with 1st Cav in RVN, '66 & '68-'69, Instructor pilot at Fort Rucker, '67
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
Helicopter pilot with 1st Cav in RVN, '66 & '68-'69, Instructor pilot at Fort Rucker, '67
George Pond
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Served 24 years as a musician in the U.S. Army as a Trombone and Euphonium player. Assignments include 6th Army Band-Presidio of San Franciso, U.S. Continental Army Band-Fort Monroe, VA, 6th ID(L) Band-Fort Wainwright, AK,
Fort Lee Army Band, 2nd ID Band, Korea, and U.S. Army Element, School of Music staff.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Served 24 years as a musician in the U.S. Army as a Trombone and Euphonium player. Assignments include 6th Army Band-Presidio of San Franciso, U.S. Continental Army Band-Fort Monroe, VA, 6th ID(L) Band-Fort Wainwright, AK,
Fort Lee Army Band, 2nd ID Band, Korea, and U.S. Army Element, School of Music staff.
Jim Link
Class of 1968
Navy, 3 Years
Division Officer on USS Pensacola (LSD-38), 1973-1976
Class of 1968
Navy, 3 Years
Division Officer on USS Pensacola (LSD-38), 1973-1976
Kenneth E Collins
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Ft Jackinson S C. (BT). 1966
Ft Poke Lois. (A I T ) Jungle training
One year tour of duty in Viet Nam
1966 to 1967
1968 Discharged
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Ft Jackinson S C. (BT). 1966
Ft Poke Lois. (A I T ) Jungle training
One year tour of duty in Viet Nam
1966 to 1967
1968 Discharged
Lloyd G Bizzell
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Served in the navy as a store keeper on the USS Eugene Allan Greene DD-711 which 711 was not a lucky number for this ship.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Served in the navy as a store keeper on the USS Eugene Allan Greene DD-711 which 711 was not a lucky number for this ship.
michael wallace
Class of 1994
Army, 10 Years
82nd airborne division "paratrooper" been to iraq a few times.
Class of 1994
Army, 10 Years
82nd airborne division "paratrooper" been to iraq a few times.
Phillip Hill
Class of 2003
Navy, 7 Years
Air traffic controllers are the people who operate the air traffic control systems to expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic. They apply separation rules to keep aircraft apart from each other in their area of responsibility and move all aircraft safely and efficiently through their assigned sector of airspace. Because controllers have an incredibly large responsibility while on duty, the ATC profession is regarded around the world as one of the most difficult jobs today, and can be notoriously stressful depending on many variables (equipment, configurations, weather, traffic volume, human factors, etc.). Having said this, many controllers would cite high salary, very good employee benefits, autonomy, and flexible hours as major advantages of their job.
Class of 2003
Navy, 7 Years
Air traffic controllers are the people who operate the air traffic control systems to expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic. They apply separation rules to keep aircraft apart from each other in their area of responsibility and move all aircraft safely and efficiently through their assigned sector of airspace. Because controllers have an incredibly large responsibility while on duty, the ATC profession is regarded around the world as one of the most difficult jobs today, and can be notoriously stressful depending on many variables (equipment, configurations, weather, traffic volume, human factors, etc.). Having said this, many controllers would cite high salary, very good employee benefits, autonomy, and flexible hours as major advantages of their job.
Robert Moore
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
I been deployed twice to Iraq and once to Aghanstan. I been stationed in Texas, Germany, Hawaii, New York, and Lousiana. I was an chemical specialist. I'm currently in Individual Ready Reserve until March 2010.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
I been deployed twice to Iraq and once to Aghanstan. I been stationed in Texas, Germany, Hawaii, New York, and Lousiana. I was an chemical specialist. I'm currently in Individual Ready Reserve until March 2010.
Sandra Pickett Gawinski
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
I was the first female as an LPN to join the US Womens' Army Corp in a special 91C20 program, Also met my husband in the there in For Gordon, GA.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
I was the first female as an LPN to join the US Womens' Army Corp in a special 91C20 program, Also met my husband in the there in For Gordon, GA.
Steven Trau
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
Recently returned from Korea and now stationed at Fort Campbell.
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
Recently returned from Korea and now stationed at Fort Campbell.
Tom Riddick
Class of 1960
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Enliisted E-5
Commisioned Lt.jg
Retired Lt. Commmander
Last assigned as Commanding Officer - Reserve Group Chincoteague, VA
Class of 1960
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Enliisted E-5
Commisioned Lt.jg
Retired Lt. Commmander
Last assigned as Commanding Officer - Reserve Group Chincoteague, VA
Victor Williams
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a M60A1, MI, and M1A1 tanker, Became an Instructor and then became a drill sergeant.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a M60A1, MI, and M1A1 tanker, Became an Instructor and then became a drill sergeant.
William (Bill) Heilig
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator, Retired Commander
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator, Retired Commander
William R. Smith, Jr. (Billy)
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served two tours in Viet Nam.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served two tours in Viet Nam.
William R. Smith, Jr. (Billy)
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Attended Officer Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, July 1965. Received commission as 2nd Lt. Served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. Assignments included, Moody AFB, GA, Mather AFB, CA, Tyndal AFB, FL, Wurtsmith AFB, MI, K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI, Hollomon AFB, NM, Nellis AFB, NV, Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, LA, Andrews AFB, VA, Pentagon, Washington DC. Retired with 23 years of service as LtCol.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Attended Officer Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, July 1965. Received commission as 2nd Lt. Served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. Assignments included, Moody AFB, GA, Mather AFB, CA, Tyndal AFB, FL, Wurtsmith AFB, MI, K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI, Hollomon AFB, NM, Nellis AFB, NV, Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, LA, Andrews AFB, VA, Pentagon, Washington DC. Retired with 23 years of service as LtCol.
Zene Fearing
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel: Infantry Officer & Naval Gunfire Air Spotting Officer (OV10 Bronco & TA-4 Jet).
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel: Infantry Officer & Naval Gunfire Air Spotting Officer (OV10 Bronco & TA-4 Jet).
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Our Churchland 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 Churchland High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Portsmouth are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!