Alumni

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

Douglas Filbeck
Douglas Filbeck made his mark in WWII driving a tank-destroying M18 “Hellcat” in France.
Douglas Filbeck, remembered by his granddaughter, Amber Filbeck Hoyem

Fred L. Meacham
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

Homer Hunter
Chemist Homer Hunter was relocated to a “Secret City” near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to work on the Manhattan Project.

John Nolan Culp
Bataan Death March survivor John Nolan Culp endured much as a prisoner of war in the Philippines.

Ethel Dillon
Ethel Dillon’s six brothers served in WWII; two came home in coffins.
Ethel Dillon’s brothers, remembered by her daughter-in-law, Shelia Dillon

William T. Stevenson
A latecomer to World War II, William Stevenson still helped rout the Germans.

Colonel W.D. Williams
Helping to change the way artillery is deployed, W.D. Williams rewrote the artillery manual in two languages.
Colonel W.D. Williams, remembered by his grandson, Steve Williams

Harold Mitchell
An ambulance driver in North Africa, Italy, Sicily, Germany and Austria, Harold Mitchell was recognized with a Bronze Star and other medals.

Gerald Houston Helms
He wrote a lot about how scared he was of the Japanese submarines in the waters that were chasing the ship.