2007 CHS Distinguished Alumni
Jerry Cole
Class of 1971
Jerry graduated from Crescent High School in 1971. He lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track.
He attended two years at Northwestern State College, Alva, Oklahoma and received his Bachelors Degree from Columbia University during his Naval career. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 and retired after 27 years, advancing through the ranks to Senior Chief Petty Officer, then selected into the Officer Corps, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander.
He served on several ships and shore assignments, including the USS Curts (FFG-38) during Operations "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm".
After retiring from the Navy, Jerry entered Federal service with the Department of the Navy and then the Department of Defense where he is currently serving in New Orleans, LA.
Jerry and Florence have been married 32 years and have three children and one grandchild.
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