Thomas Wilkens

First infantry division in Vietnam, 1967 and 1968 Rank sergeant E-5.
Member of Metro East Combat Veterans Organization.
Owner of Wilkens, heating and air-conditioning.
Head Business Manager of local 268, southern Illinois.
Last 16 years prior to retirement worked out of Washington DC negotiating contracts and conducting seminars across the country.
56 year member Masons, 53 year member of Ainad Shriners and Scottish Rite
37 year member Court 86 ROJ.
Past president of UCC Church, Tri County Softball League, & SO. St. Louis City baseball league.
Current President of SMWIA International Retirees Club.
Corvette enthusiast, raced cars for several years.

After attending BTHS my freshman year I attended Western Military Academy, my sophomore and junior year. I return to BTHS for my senior year.