This picture taken with Eric's dad, a Vietnam Navy Veteran who passed away 6-14-09, in May 1990 after Boot Camp.  Eric is currently a Physical Education teacher at Bent Elementary School.

Jodi is currently a Science Teacher at Bloomington High School.

Butch was a nuclear weapons specialist and artillery stationed in Giessen, Germany and Fort Polk, Louisiana. Butch is currently a Special Education Program Assistant at Bloomington Jr. High School and is the head coach of the 8th grade girls basketball team.

J. Michael Matlock, Specialist 4^th Class

United States Army 1969-1972

Mike served with the 1^st of the 21^st  Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division Vietnam in 1970. Mike is currently the Head Custodian at Oakland Elementary School.

Jay Smithson

United States Navy 1976-1981

Rank E-5 2^nd Class Petty Officer stationed at Camp David and the White House. Jay worked under Presidents Carter and Reagan.

Bryan Wolfe

United States Air Force 1990-1994

This photo was taken at the end of Basic training in September of 1990 when Bryan was 18 years old. Bryan was stationed at Charleston AFB, South Carolina.  As a member of the 437 AGS, Bryan was a  Crew Chief on the C-141B aircraft.

Bryan is currently a Physical Education teacher at Oakland Elementary School.

Don Kirk

United States Army 1969-1970

Don served in Vietnam and received, among other awards, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Don is currently the Head Custodian at Sheridan Elementary School.

Otis Kindle

United States Army

Otis served in the 59^th Headquarters, 3^rd Infantry, and was stationed in Germany. Otis is currently the Automotive Technology instructor at Bloomington Area Career Center. 

Bob Kirk

United States Army 1971-1974

Illinois National Guard 1984-1990

The picture was taken at the end of basic training in January 1972 (Bob was 19 years of age and was the rank of Pvt. 2).  Bob spent 2 years in Darmstadt, West Germany as an atomic demolitions-munitions specialist.  In the National Guard, Bob was a T.O.W. gunner obtaining the rank of SFC. Bob is currently the Head Custodian at Sarah E. Raymond Early Childhood Center.

Dennis Taylor

United States Navy 1976-1980

The picture was taken upon graduation from boot camp. As Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Petty Officer, Dennis' responsibilities included maintaining all aircraft main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear. Dennis was the youngest Collateral Duty Inspector in the history of his squadron and was responsible for inspecting the work of other mechanics and certifying the ability of the aircraft to fly safely. Dennis was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for service in the Indian Ocean related to the attempted rescue of the American hostages in Iran in April 1980. Dennis is currently a Social Studies teacher at Bloomington Jr. High School.