Shawnee Mission East High School Alumni
Prairie Village, Kansas (KS)
Recent Members
| Bill William Lamberton | 1968 |
| Christine Castle | 1991 |
| Jack Garfinkle | 1974 |
| Jane Bennett | 1959 |
| Jane Clendening | 1974 |
| Martha Mccully | 1965 |
| Robert Selden | 1968 |
| Shirley Ramsey | 1959 |
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
Allen Jeffrey Parmet, MD
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Vietnam-Air Rescue & Recovery. Colonel, Flight Surgeon, Retired 1992
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Vietnam-Air Rescue & Recovery. Colonel, Flight Surgeon, Retired 1992
Bill Adams
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Army Helicopter pilot,,retired CWO-4,,still work part time for security company,, still flying after all these years..worked overseas on several job assignments..
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Army Helicopter pilot,,retired CWO-4,,still work part time for security company,, still flying after all these years..worked overseas on several job assignments..
Bill Andes
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 6 Years
GCA RADAR tech, Avionics, Radio, RADAR, NavAids, Maintenance Chief.
Vietnam 4/68 -5/69, Khe Sanh, Dong Ha, Chu Lai.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 6 Years
GCA RADAR tech, Avionics, Radio, RADAR, NavAids, Maintenance Chief.
Vietnam 4/68 -5/69, Khe Sanh, Dong Ha, Chu Lai.
Dan Patz
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
9 years active duty (63-72), 20 years reserve (72-92). Assignments in Administration, Disaster Preparedness and Security Police. Retired as a colonel.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
9 years active duty (63-72), 20 years reserve (72-92). Assignments in Administration, Disaster Preparedness and Security Police. Retired as a colonel.
Dan Patz
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
9 years active duty, 20 years reserve. Most of my career was in Security Police, with other assignments in administration & disaster preparedness. Retired in 1992 as a Colonel.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
9 years active duty, 20 years reserve. Most of my career was in Security Police, with other assignments in administration & disaster preparedness. Retired in 1992 as a Colonel.
Dana Stuckey
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Dana served his country honorably in the Navy for 4 years, and is still living in the local area enjoying life.
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Dana served his country honorably in the Navy for 4 years, and is still living in the local area enjoying life.
David Moorehead
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Army Bandsman - 2 years active, 20 years National Guard
19th Army Band, Ft Dix, NJ
256TH Army Band, PA National Guard
102D Army Band, CT National Guard
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Army Bandsman - 2 years active, 20 years National Guard
19th Army Band, Ft Dix, NJ
256TH Army Band, PA National Guard
102D Army Band, CT National Guard
David Peterson
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Chemical Corps-Rocky Mountain Arsenal 1967
!8th MP Crime Lab, Forensic Chemist 1968-1969, Viet Nam
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Chemical Corps-Rocky Mountain Arsenal 1967
!8th MP Crime Lab, Forensic Chemist 1968-1969, Viet Nam
David Peterson
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Chemical Corps-Rocky Mountain Arsenal 1967
!8th MP Crime Lab, Forensic Chemist 1968-1969, Viet Nam
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Chemical Corps-Rocky Mountain Arsenal 1967
!8th MP Crime Lab, Forensic Chemist 1968-1969, Viet Nam
David Wheeler
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1999 at the rank of MSGT, served in Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Awarded the following medals/awards: AF Training Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, USAF NCO Academy (x's 2), AF Longevity (x's 5), AF Overseas (long tour), AF Overseas (short tour), SW Asia Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal (x's 6), AF Outstanding Unit Award (w/valor), AF Achievement Medal, AF Commendation Medal (x's 3), Meritorious Service Medal (x's 2). Served in Germany, Egypt, Honduras, Columbia, Peru, Panama and multiple temporary duties throughout the United States, served as a technical training instructor for 5yrs, attained master craftsman in the field of Cryogenics and HVAC.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1999 at the rank of MSGT, served in Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Awarded the following medals/awards: AF Training Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, USAF NCO Academy (x's 2), AF Longevity (x's 5), AF Overseas (long tour), AF Overseas (short tour), SW Asia Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal (x's 6), AF Outstanding Unit Award (w/valor), AF Achievement Medal, AF Commendation Medal (x's 3), Meritorious Service Medal (x's 2). Served in Germany, Egypt, Honduras, Columbia, Peru, Panama and multiple temporary duties throughout the United States, served as a technical training instructor for 5yrs, attained master craftsman in the field of Cryogenics and HVAC.
Doug Ambrose
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Air Force from 1965 to 1973. Transferred to the Navy from 1973 to 1986.
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Air Force from 1965 to 1973. Transferred to the Navy from 1973 to 1986.
Dr Joseph E Elliott
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC 1969-1980 VIETNAM
US ARMY RESERVE 1991-2002
US ARMY ACTIVE DUTY 2002-2012
ARMY CADET COMMAND ROTC 2013-PRESENT
CAPTAIN
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC 1969-1980 VIETNAM
US ARMY RESERVE 1991-2002
US ARMY ACTIVE DUTY 2002-2012
ARMY CADET COMMAND ROTC 2013-PRESENT
CAPTAIN
James M. Nickerson
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Enlisted in 1964 as a private and progressed through the ranks to Captain. Served two tours in Viet Nam. MOS was infantry as enliisted and artillery as an officer. Decorated with the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Ended active duty as CO of the Nuclear Defense Battery for the West Coast of USA.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Enlisted in 1964 as a private and progressed through the ranks to Captain. Served two tours in Viet Nam. MOS was infantry as enliisted and artillery as an officer. Decorated with the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Ended active duty as CO of the Nuclear Defense Battery for the West Coast of USA.
Jesse Coleman
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Beirut, Central America, North Pole, Africa
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Beirut, Central America, North Pole, Africa
John A. Kennyhertz
Class of 1961
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Officer. First as an instructor,then in DaNang, Vietnam
Class of 1961
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Officer. First as an instructor,then in DaNang, Vietnam
John McAdoo
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
Stationed at Fort Stewart, GA as a Medic. Currently working as the Day Shift Leader in the Emergency Room.
Previous Assignments:
240th Forward Surgical Tm, 3rd Infantry Div
168th Medical Battalion (AS), Korea
USA MEDDAC, Fort Stewart
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
Stationed at Fort Stewart, GA as a Medic. Currently working as the Day Shift Leader in the Emergency Room.
Previous Assignments:
240th Forward Surgical Tm, 3rd Infantry Div
168th Medical Battalion (AS), Korea
USA MEDDAC, Fort Stewart
Judy K Bishop (Corbett)
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Went in when I was 45 and retired at 67. I was a member of the Army Nurse Cerp. Went many places in the USA, twice to Germany, and once to Iraq. Retired as a LTC. Loved the Army and would go back if they would let me.
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Went in when I was 45 and retired at 67. I was a member of the Army Nurse Cerp. Went many places in the USA, twice to Germany, and once to Iraq. Retired as a LTC. Loved the Army and would go back if they would let me.
Judy K Corbett Bishop
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Went in as a nurse when I was 45 and scratched my way to LTC. Deployed to Germany 2X, and to Iraq in 2007-2008.
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Went in as a nurse when I was 45 and scratched my way to LTC. Deployed to Germany 2X, and to Iraq in 2007-2008.
Julia “ JUDY” Reynolds Dutra
Class of 1962
Navy, 3 Years
I had basic training in Bainbridge, MD, was the commanding officer for women’s driver whileI waited on school. I went to photography school in Pensacola, FL and then spent the remaining time at Lemoore, CA.
Class of 1962
Navy, 3 Years
I had basic training in Bainbridge, MD, was the commanding officer for women’s driver whileI waited on school. I went to photography school in Pensacola, FL and then spent the remaining time at Lemoore, CA.
Kevin Booker
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
US Army Active Component. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT).
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
US Army Active Component. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT).
Lisa Cottrell-Smith
Class of 1985
Army, 8 Years
Served in both Army Reserves and Active Duty. Duty locations included Germany, S. Korea, TX, KY, WI, IN, KS and MO. Traveling, meeting people from all walks of life, and great friends make great memories. But no greater are these benefits than the greatest benefit... to serve my country!
Class of 1985
Army, 8 Years
Served in both Army Reserves and Active Duty. Duty locations included Germany, S. Korea, TX, KY, WI, IN, KS and MO. Traveling, meeting people from all walks of life, and great friends make great memories. But no greater are these benefits than the greatest benefit... to serve my country!
Mark Dana
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a Vietnam-era Air Force officer. Honorably discharged with the rank of captain.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a Vietnam-era Air Force officer. Honorably discharged with the rank of captain.
Nathan Clark
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
US Army, Armor Crewman 19K
Fort Knox, KY
Wildflecken Germany 2/11 ACR
Friedberg, Germany 2-67 Armor
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
US Army, Armor Crewman 19K
Fort Knox, KY
Wildflecken Germany 2/11 ACR
Friedberg, Germany 2-67 Armor
Paul R. Billington
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Homeported for 4 years on 4 ships out of Pearl. 3 Nam campaigns. Golden Shellback, having crossed the equator at the International Dateline. Was Senior Director of Admissions at various Career Colleges for over 44 years,
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Homeported for 4 years on 4 ships out of Pearl. 3 Nam campaigns. Golden Shellback, having crossed the equator at the International Dateline. Was Senior Director of Admissions at various Career Colleges for over 44 years,
Ralph Burrell
Class of 1962
Army, 8 Years
Republic of South Korea, advisor, 1967-68
RVN 1969-71 helicopter pilot, advisor MACV
Company Commander, 101 Arbn Division, 1972-74
Class of 1962
Army, 8 Years
Republic of South Korea, advisor, 1967-68
RVN 1969-71 helicopter pilot, advisor MACV
Company Commander, 101 Arbn Division, 1972-74
Ralph Burrell
Class of 1962
Army, 8 Years
Company Commander, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY
164th Combat Aviation Group, Republic of Vietnam
Class of 1962
Army, 8 Years
Company Commander, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY
164th Combat Aviation Group, Republic of Vietnam
richard a. nauert
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
drafted '66, Ft. Leonard Wood Basic, Ft. Sill AIT & OCS, Rothweston Kaserne Germany, Ft. Lewis Washington, Field Artillery Officer, 2BN 18th ARTY
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
drafted '66, Ft. Leonard Wood Basic, Ft. Sill AIT & OCS, Rothweston Kaserne Germany, Ft. Lewis Washington, Field Artillery Officer, 2BN 18th ARTY
Robert Mumaw
Class of 1963
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
Vietnam 1968 - 1969 with Mobile Riverine Force, RAS 92. 20mm gunner aboard Assault Support Patrol Boat (ASPB 92-1) in Mekong Delta. Gunner's Mate on USS Sagacity, MSO 469 in Charleston, SC, 1967 - 1968.
Class of 1963
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
Vietnam 1968 - 1969 with Mobile Riverine Force, RAS 92. 20mm gunner aboard Assault Support Patrol Boat (ASPB 92-1) in Mekong Delta. Gunner's Mate on USS Sagacity, MSO 469 in Charleston, SC, 1967 - 1968.
Robert Steinmetz
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
Military Police (31B), stationed in South Korea, Fort Hood, Afghanistan
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
Military Police (31B), stationed in South Korea, Fort Hood, Afghanistan
Theodore C. Houdek
Class of 1988
Army, 9 Years
Officer (Major), US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. Currently assigned as Brigade Judge Advocate, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3D Infantry Division.
Class of 1988
Army, 9 Years
Officer (Major), US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. Currently assigned as Brigade Judge Advocate, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3D Infantry Division.
William (Bill) Adams
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter Pilot, Ret, CW4,,,Vietnam with the 1st Air Calvery,,,Korea with the 128th Aviation Unit,, 9 years active, 11 reserve,,,worked with overseas security co. based in the east coast,, still fly..part time.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter Pilot, Ret, CW4,,,Vietnam with the 1st Air Calvery,,,Korea with the 128th Aviation Unit,, 9 years active, 11 reserve,,,worked with overseas security co. based in the east coast,, still fly..part time.
William Jensen
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
1st Lt., Korea, 2nd S&T Bn, 2nd Inf Div., Munsan
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
1st Lt., Korea, 2nd S&T Bn, 2nd Inf Div., Munsan
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Retirement
LTC (Judy [Corbett] Bishop
Finally retired from the USArmy on 16 Aug of this year. Hard thing to do, but I Retire...
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