Alumni

Held as a prisoner of war for 30 months, Fred Meacham taught business classes to fellow prisoners.

Fred Meacham, remembered by his granddaughter, Camille Jones

Frank Caldwell and six of his brothers served in WWII at the same time.

Levi Frank Caldwell, remembered by his son, Bruce Caldwell

Henry Chambless contributed to the war effort at home by managing refineries that produced shortening, essential in the production of munitions.

Henry Chambless, remembered by his grandson, Bill McMillan

As a member of the Signal Corps, Thomas Ganatsiou received many “top secret” messages. One was a notice that Germany had surrendered.

Thomas Ganatsiou, remembered by his daughter, Betsy Higgins

Wounded in battle, Chester Lapa prayed to live; 70 years later, he returned to Europe and was given a rosary.

Chester Lapa, remembered by his great nephew, Andrew Worthy

Vivian Kincaid’s parents not only defied the Germans but saved many people from their clutches.

Dorothea and Hendrikus Van der Sande, remembered by their daughter, Vivian Kincaid

Jack Poulton served in the South Pacific with the Seabees, whose experience was captured decades later in a published book.

Jack Poulton, remembered by his granddaughter, Sarah Poulton

Both parents served in World War II: Joan as an Army nurse in France and Ralph as an Army medic. They worked with Allied troops and German POWs.

Joan and Ralph Earnhardt, remembered by their daughter, Erna Brown

The Harrison family loaned their German Shepherd, Speed, to the Army Air Corps for the duration of the war.

Speed, The War Dog, remembered by his family, Brian Harrison

Alumni Brian and Cathey Harrison had several family members in WWII, including three uncles as well as Brian’s parents.

The Harrison family, B. McGinnis and A. Zadilka, remembered by Brian and Cathey Harrison