A Legacy of Service: Piney Woods Honors Those Who Protect and Serve
The Piney Woods School’s commitment to service reaches far beyond campus. Across generations, members of our alumni community have answered the call to serve in the armed forces, protect their communities, and contribute through public service. Their work reflects a responsibility to others that has long been central to the Piney Woods experience.
This September, we recognized alumni who have served or continue to serve, thanking them for their dedication and sacrifice. This recognition continues Piney Woods’ longstanding support for those in the armed forces, law enforcement, and the many professions entrusted with protecting and serving our nation.
Carrying Our Values Into Service
An education of the Head, Heart, and Hands encourages learners to consider how their knowledge and abilities can benefit others. Our alumni carry that purpose into roles that require discipline, compassion, sound judgment, and a willingness to accept significant responsibility.
Among those recognized are members and veterans of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Their service stands alongside that of alumni who have worked in law enforcement and emergency response, as well as those contributing through veterans’ services, agriculture, and other public agencies.
Each path represents a different way of serving. Together, these alumni show today’s learners how a commitment to others can become a lifelong calling.
Recognizing Our Alumni in Service
We proudly recognize the following alumni and express our gratitude for their contributions. Service affiliations and roles reflect the information provided for this recognition.
Alumnus | Service affiliation or role |
Richard Smith, Jr. | U.S. Coast Guard |
D’Andra Nelson | U.S. Navy |
Sheronna Handy-Blow | U.S. Navy |
Gus Jenkins | U.S. Army; Department of Justice, Federal Officer |
LaTosha Alexis | U.S. Bureau of the Census |
Camelia Steward | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Vince Keeler | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Danelle Harrison | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Tahara Hartfield | U.S. Air Force |
Yusef Fitzgerald | U.S. Coast Guard |
Brett Jones | U.S. Marine Corps |
William T. Shedd | U.S. Army |
Charles T. Shedd | Army Signal Corps; Vietnam War service |
Leon Sandcastle | U.S. Air Force |
Cassiopeia Waller-Rayborn | Department of Veterans Affairs |
Kerrick M. Mosby | U.S. Army |
Aaron Tate | U.S. Army, Disabled Veteran |
Charlie Young | U.S. Army Veteran |
James Young | U.S. Army Veteran |
Willie Yates | U.S. Army |
Doris Daniels | U.S. Marine Corps, Retired |
Shomari Andrews | U.S. Army, 91T |
Amber Tanner | Former Deputy Sheriff, City of Richmond, Virginia; privately contracted Pennsylvania State Agent; current Pennsylvania Deputy Constable |
Kekere Ogun | Firefighter |
Terri Porter | U.S. Army Reserve |
Milton Anderson, Jr. | U.S. Army; CTANG; Active Guard Reserve, 10 years |
Terry Adams | U.S. Army MI; Homeland; Interpol |
Torrence Walker | Robbery/Homicide Detective and Commander of Internal Affairs, 25 years |
Noah Shumate | Sergeant, U.S. Army Airborne; 82nd Airborne; XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery; 1/321 Airborne; Fort Bragg; 13B; Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder, Outreach/Warehouse Worker III |
Maceo Ellison | U.S. Army |
John “Sammy” Valentine | U.S. Marine Corps |
Kevin Tipton, Jr. | U.S. Navy |
Darren Herring, Jr. | Major, U.S. Army, Adjutant General / Public Affairs |
David Fonteneau | Chief Warrant Officer 3, U.S. Army Reserve |
Kim Turner | U.S. Army; Department of Veterans Affairs |
Yasmeen Abdal-saboor | Army 101st, Fort Campbell, 2008–2010 |
With Gratitude From the Piney Woods Family
To our alumni who have served and those who continue to serve: thank you. We honor your commitment, recognize the sacrifices service can require, and extend our appreciation to the families and loved ones who support you.
Your example reminds our learners that leadership carries a responsibility to others. Whether serving our country, responding to emergencies, protecting a neighborhood, or supporting essential public services, you are part of a Piney Woods legacy that continues to make a difference.
Help Us Recognize More Alumni
This recognition reflects alumni whose service information was submitted or available at the time of publication and is not a complete list of Piney Woods alumni who have served. We know there are many more members of the Piney Woods family whose service deserves to be recognized and celebrated.
If you or a fellow Piney Woods alum have served and would like to be featured, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at alumni@pineywoods.org.
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