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Michael Barnes passed Sept. 22, 2024 at Hutchinson

Sep. 26th 2024

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Terry Killgore passed September 17, 2024 at Hutchinson

Sep. 20th 2024

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Classmate Albert Vogt passed Aug. 8, 2024 at Moberly, MO.

Aug. 21st 2024

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Kent Rayl passed August 9, 2024 from Lewy Body Dementia

Aug. 10th 2024

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Classmate Steve O. Mendenhall, 74, passed July 30, 2024 at Collierville, Tn.

Aug. 4th 2024

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Classmate Wayne Buster Brawner passed June 29, 2024 at his home in Hutchinson

Jul. 2nd 2024

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Classmate Diana Galloway passed June 20, 2024 at Hutchinson.

Jun. 21st 2024

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Terry Dunsworth passed May 6, 2024

May. 9th 2024

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Congratulation to our class 2024 scholarship Douglas D. Oliva

May. 3rd 2024
Yesterday was the Hutchinson High School Class of 2024 awards assembly. Our class awarded our 11th annual scholarship to Douglas D. Oliva. Douglas plans to attend Kansas State University next year and major in Business Administration and minor in Real Estate. He will receive a total of $8000 ($4000 a year for 2 years) Congratulations, Douglas!
Our classmate, Nellene Grose Kenyon, did a great job, once again, presenting the award.

Some exciting news, next year we will raise the scholarship amount to $9000 ($4500 for 2 years), and we will be able to award 2 scholarships!

Remember – Once a Salthawk, always a Salthawk!!

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Janet Spence passed

Apr. 30th 2024

Janet Spence passed April 20, 2024.  Please go to the “Fallen Hawks” on class website to read her obituary.

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Teresa Huls passed March 22, 2024 at Hutchinson, Ks.

Mar. 26th 2024

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Connie Castor Crim, 73, died Nov. 27, 2023 at Cedar Park, Tx.

Feb. 10th 2024

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Don Montgomery, 74, died January 17, 2024 from covid complications at Saint Joseph, MO

Jan. 25th 2024

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Nina Whitmore passed August 15, 2023

Aug. 16th 2023

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Steven Wesley Cardwell, 72, died June 4, 2023 at Hutchinson, Kansas hospital.

Jun. 4th 2023

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Our 2023 Scholarship Recipient Hailey Stringfellow

May. 29th 2023

Classmate Nellene Grose Kenyon represented the Hutchinson High School Class of 1968 in the tenth annual scholarship awards ceremony held on May 3rd in the Hutchinson High Auditorium. This year’s nominee was Hailey Stringfellow, who was awarded our $8,000 scholarship, which consists of $4,000 for the first year and an additional $4,000 if all the academic criteria is met, thus enabling her to earn a business degree with her choice of Hutchinson Community College. Other members of the Scholarship Committee attending the awards ceremony included Julie Sherill Drach and Frank Stuckey.

Each year the seven representatives of Hutchinson High School Class of 1968 Scholarship Committee review applications from Hutchinson High seniors. Applicants are judged on their grade point average, their support both in school and community events, family background including income and their choice of a college major.

The list was reviewed by the committee with three finalists chosen from the pool of fifteen applicants. The Class of 1968 committee ranked and made their recommendation for the top three candidates to the Hutchinson High School selection committee Board who has the final decision-making authority. The Board was not bound by our recommendation, however had agreed with our ranking and recommendations over the past several years. Hailey was the committee’s top choice for the 2023 scholarship!

The Hutchinson High Class of 1968 Scholarship Committee was organized in 2008 at our fortieth reunion and, to date, has raised $759,425.74 towards future scholarships to deserving HHS seniors! The monies are held and invested by the Hutchinson Community Foundation.

Our thanks to classmates Nellene Grose Kenyon, Rosa Jasso Fast, Marc Johnson Marrs, Becky Penny Spellman, Kent Rayl, Julie Sherrill Drach, and Tom Wilson for their service on this committee!

If you would like to contribute to this scholarship fund, please contact Hutchinson Community Foundation at PO Box 298, Hutchinson, KS 67504 and be sure to write on the memo line of check, Hutchinson High School Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund. ­­­­­

Thanks to everyone who has made this program a success and a reality!

Once a Salthawk, Always a Salthawk!

 

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Rick O. Slater, 73, passed May 24, 2023, in Wichita, KS.

May. 27th 2023

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Diana Lyn Thiessen, 73, of Pekin, IL, passed January 19, 2023.

Apr. 6th 2023

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Donald Lancaster, 73, of Amarillo, Tx, passed March 24, 2023.

Mar. 29th 2023

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Sophomore classmate Trudy Woolery Helsel, 72, passed August 17, 2022 at her home in Goddard, KS.

Feb. 27th 2023

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Frank Bean, 72, passed February 20, 2023, at Hutchinson, KS

Feb. 23rd 2023

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Sophomore classmate Laroy Posey, 73, passed on January 10, 2023

Feb. 21st 2023

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Rex Repass 72, passed February 14, 2023, at Wichita, KS.

Feb. 15th 2023

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Charles Collins, 72, passed away February 5, 2023 at Hutchinson, KS.

Feb. 7th 2023

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Stephen Winkler passed January 18, 2023

Jan. 21st 2023

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William “Bill” Roberson died September 16, 2022

Dec. 16th 2022

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Stephen Royce Palmer, 71, died August 14, 2021, at Newton, KS.

Dec. 15th 2022

Stephen Royce Palmer, 71, died August 14, 2021 at Newton, KS. Please go to the “Fallen Hawks” for additional information.

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Tim Regier passed November 21, 2022

Nov. 24th 2022

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Leslie Randal Baugh, 72, died September 8, 2022.

Sep. 11th 2022

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David Stout, 71, died July 18, 2022.

Jul. 19th 2022

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Barbara Moye died January 17, 2021

Jun. 28th 2022

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Johnny D. Coil died June 2, 2022

Jun. 25th 2022

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Rick Goodrick passed away June 21, 2022.

Jun. 23rd 2022

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Joe Castor passed June 7, 2022

Jun. 9th 2022

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Marilyn Teague Jantz passed away May 12, 2022.

May. 16th 2022

Marilyn passed May 12, 2022 in Hutchinson, KS. Please go to “Fallen Hawks” to read obituary.

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Lester Bourell passed February 20, 2022

Apr. 17th 2022

Lester Bourell passed February 20, 2022 at Pahrump, NV. Please go to “Fallen Hawks” to read his obituary.

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Cynthia (Showalter) Brice-Nash passed Feb. 13, 2022

Feb. 14th 2022

Cynthia (Showalter) Brice-Nash, 72, of North Huntington, PA,  died Sunday February 13, 2022 at her home. Burial will be in Hutchinson in and around two weeks. Please go to the “Fallen Hawks” to read her obituary.

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Larry Lundquist passed January 29, 2022

Feb. 14th 2022

Larry Lundquist 71, passed January 29, 2022, at Hutchinson. There are no services planned. As per his request he was cremated. Please go to the “Fallen Hawks” to read more about Larry’s passing.

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Nodee Alexander passed April 1, 2021

Dec. 26th 2021

Nodee Alexander, the son of Yoshiko (Saito) and Leland O. Alexander, was born February 12, 1950 in Yokosuka, Japan. He was called to be with the Lord on at his home in Guide Rock, Nebraska on April 1, 2021 following a lengthy battle with diabetes and its debilitating effects.

Nodee arrived in the United States following his 12th birthday. His English language skills were limited so he spent many hours with his Aunt Stella Damon over that first summer learning basic English. He started American school in Hutchinson, Kansas the next fall beginning in Junior High. After his 17th birthday he asked his father to sign a consent to join the Navy.

Graveside services with military honors held Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 9:30 am at the Highland Cemetery in Jewell County, Kansas.

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Alan Maxfield passed away October 31, 2021 in Hutchinson.

Nov. 4th 2021

Alan Ray ‘Pete’ Maxfield, 72, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully October 31, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born June 22, 1949, in Hutchinson, to LeRoy V. ‘Bus’ and Dorothy F. ‘Dot’ (Renner) Maxfield. Pete graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973 and was deployed to Vietnam.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, with family present to receive friends from 2-4 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Reno County Veterans’ Memorial, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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Reva Olson Goheen passed away October 26, 2021

Oct. 27th 2021

Reva Nadine Goheen, 70, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1950, in Hutchinson, to William and Lorene (Smith) Olson.
Reva graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968 and attended Hutchison Community College. She was a homemaker. Reva enjoyed playing games of all kinds; from Yahtzee with her family, to bingo, to going to casinos.
On July 14, 1970, she married Laymond “Lewis” Goheen Jr., in Oklahoma City, OK. They shared 51 years of marriage. He survives.
Also surviving are: daughter, Deanna Mitchell and husband Joseph; sister Delta Sullivan and husband Roger; and brother, Loren Olson, all of Hutchinson.
Reva was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Wilda Miller.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Inurnment will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray Animal Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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Janet Whitney Brown passed August 27, 2021

Sep. 29th 2021

Janet Whitney Brown, 70, died August 27th, 2021, at Lufkin, Texas. She was born October 1, 1950 to the late Claudia (Hosey) Whitney and Hubert Whitney.

She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968 in Hutchinson, Kansas and earned a registered nursing degree at Hutchinson Junior College, following her high school graduation. She went on to practice nursing in Hutchinson Kansas, Beaumont Texas, Lufkin Texas and as a traveling nurse until she became disabled in 2016. She was also a Mary Kay consultant for many years.

Survivors include her husband Craig Brown of Lufkin, Texas, son Christoper Brown of Durham North Carolina, son Robert Brown and daughter-in-law Elizabeth of Arlington Texas. Her grandchildren Nicholas Brown and Jack Brown, of Arlington, Texas, her sister Brenda Woelk and husband Keith of Hutchinson, Kansas; and sister-in-law Sandra Denney.

Cremation has taken place and per her wishes, no services are planned. Her ashes will be scattered in the ocean at Galveston, Texas, as a Celebration of Life with her family in the near future.

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Danny VanWinkle died April 22, 2021

Sep. 29th 2021

Daniel VanWinkle, 71, of Hudson, Florida, died April 22, 2021. No other information provided! He was born April 4, 1950.

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Samuel Ted Sutton passed November 27, 2020

Sep. 29th 2021

Samuel Ted Sutton, 71, died November 27, 2020, at Northwood Hills Care Center in Humansville, Missouri. Ted was born October 29, 1949 to Joseph K Sutton and Ruby Mae Cross Sutton.

Survivors: two sisters: Shirlee Jo Parks, HHS class of 1967, Independence, MO; Neva (Bob) Sutton.

His parents and sister Linda K. Asplund, HHS class of 1965, preceded him.

A graveside service for Ted was held December 3, 2020 at Bellview Cemetery in Springfield, MO.

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Larry Ringer passed June 21, 2021

Jul. 16th 2021

Larry Douglas Ringer, formerly of Waterloo, Ontario, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born on April 25, 1950 to Douglas and Ethel (Thrasher) Ringer, Larry grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas with his two sisters, Patricia Yamamoto (2004) and Janet Ringer (2016).

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2021 Class Scholarship Recipient

May. 14th 2021
Congratulations to our 2021 HHS Class of ’68 Scholarship recipient, Hannah Allen. She will receive $3500 a year for 2 years. Hannah plans to attend Wichita State University and hopes to become a physician assistant. 
 
This was our 8th annual scholarship! Nellene Grose Kenyon did another great job presenting the scholarship! Congratulations to Hannah and best wishes!
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James Edward Wickliffe passed February 2, 2020

Mar. 3rd 2021

James Edward Wickliffe, 70, departed this life on February 28, 2020. He was born on July 20,1950 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Paul and Dorothy (Coleman) Wickliffe.

He graduated high school in 1968 and enlisted in the Navy Corps in 1969. After completing his basic training in Long Beach, California, he was assigned to the USS Higbee, where he served in Vietnam and Korea.

He was united in holy matrimony with Darlene Bowie in Inglewood, California. Their union was blessed with four children. In his leisure, James enjoyed writing poems, reading and listening to music.

Please go to the Fallen Hawk page to read the entire obituary by clicking on his photo.

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David L Weaver passed February 23, 2021

Mar. 3rd 2021

David Lawrence Weaver, 71, North Las Vegas, Nevada, died February 23, 2021. He was the son of Clarence L & Susan M Weaver.

He was raised in Hutchinson, Kansas and graduated from Hutchinson High School, class of 1968.

He retired after serving in the USAF twenty-three years as a computer programmer, spending nineteen years overseas.

Survivors: wife Anna; brother James Weaver in ’64 HHS class. His parents and brother Robert “Bob” Weaver, ’70 HHS class, preceded him in death.

There was no memorial service.

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Edith (Markham) Wingert passed

Feb. 26th 2021

Edith Ellen Wingert, 71, of Salina, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away February 24, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born October 15, 1949 to Frederick and May Snell Markham in Hutchinson. She was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and had retired from Consolidated Manufacturing and later Walmart.

On April 1, 1983, she married the love her of life, Raymond “Bud” Eugene Wingert in Hutchinson. He passed away June 25, 2019.

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Bill Stull passed

Nov. 26th 2020

Bill Allen Stull, 70, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, after a long battle with COPD.

Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, and then from Regents College. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard and later in the United States Army Reserve, retiring as a major. Bill worked for the BNSF Railroad as a machine operator for over 40 years. He was a member of VFW Post 906 and American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68. Bill was interested in ancestry, history, and politics. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who will be missed by his family dearly.

On July 30, 1977, Bill married Margaret Wilson in Wichita. They shared 43 years together.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park. Military honors will be conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 29 and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, November 30 at Elliott Mortuary. To view the funeral service online, the link will be available at the end of Bill’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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Stella Marquez passed away

Oct. 18th 2020

Stella Josephine Marquez, 70, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at her home. She was born January 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Juan Lopez and Louisa (Gomez) Marquez. Stella graduated from Hutchinson High School, class of ’68, and attended Wichita State University.

She worked for over 20 years as a cosmetologist at various salons in the area. Stella enjoyed cooking, crotcheting, and volunteering for community service organizations, such as being an interpreter for First Call for Help. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, South Hutchinson.

Parish Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the church.  Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to ICT-SOS End Human Trafficking, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

To read entire obituary please go to the Fallen Hawks.

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Kathy Smith passed away

Oct. 18th 2020

Kathy Smith, 70, died August 28, 2020 from lung cancer. She requested no obituary or services. She was cremated and her ashes were spread alongside a favorite waterway in Oregon State.

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Cindy Howard passed away

Aug. 4th 2020
Cynthia Jo Howard-Canada passed from this life on July 28, 2020, at the age of 70 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cindy was born on July 18, 1950, in Hutchinson, Kansas.
 
Cindy grew up and attended school in Hutchinson graduating with the Class of 1968.
 
She was one of the first female probation parole officers in the state of Oklahoma in the late 70s. She believed in the power of education and earned her Master’s in Social Work from OU in the mid 90s. She affected change and spent nearly 40 years advocating for Oklahoma’s children as a career social worker for OKDHS. She exuded empathy, preached compassion, and demanded fairness.
 
Cindy is survived by: husband, Al Canada; daughter, Sara Mautino (Cayce); granddaughter, Lily; sister, Randy Wood; and cousin, Linda Scoggin (Chris), all of Hutchinson.
 
She was preceded in death by:  her parents; niece, Rhena Jones; and cousin, Marty Lewis.
 
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Cindy enjoyed helping others, and continued to help individuals after her untimely death, as she was an organ donor.
 
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Our 2020 HHS Scholarship Recipient Marissa Franz

Jul. 24th 2020

Congratulations to our 2020 HHS Class of ’68 Scholarship recipient, Marissa Franz. Marissa’s scholarship is for $7000.00, receiving $3500 for two years. Here is what she wrote to us: I appreciate the opportunity that I was given, to use this money for such a good reason. I hope to accomplish my goals of becoming a biomedical engineer. The scholarship that I have been awarded through the Class of 1968, will help me to begin my journey towards that goal at HCC. After receiving my Associate’s, I plan to attend a state university to focus on my studies even longer. I want to thank everyone involved. Marissa Franz

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Cheryl (Geis) Griffith passed away

Apr. 1st 2020

Cheryl Lynn Griffith, 69, of Hutchinson, KS., passed away on March 28, 2020 at her home. She was born March 30, 1950, in Hutchinson, KS., the daughter of Roland and Wilma (VanZandt) Geis.

Cheryl attended Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. Cheryl married Robert Griffith in 1969. She enjoyed gardening, garage sales and antiquing.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; and a son, Brandon Griffith.

She is survived by her children, Ashlee Griffith, Misti Butler and Adam Griffith; sister, Carol Bruegger; and grandchildren, Ashton, Emily, Landon, Nicholas and Ella.

There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

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Honoring Classmates Who Served

Apr. 3rd 2018

A recent request by a classmate was implemented into the site honoring those among us that served in the military. You will notice Military Seals at the end of names of classmates who served our country.  If you hover your mouse over the seal, you will get a tooltip identifying the brand of Military they were in (see screenshot below).  The seals can be seen on any of the yearbook pages and Fallen Hawk entries*Below is a sample page.


*Tooltips on Fallen Hawk entries are styled different and don’t work on mobile devices.

 

If we’ve missed anyone, PLEASE let us know. You may know someone that does not use email and therefore send us the information who and what branch they were in!

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