Buzz Aldrin, astronaut and mechanical engineer, this highflying moon walker turned down a full scholarship to MIT and enrolled at West Point.  Aldrin, distinguished himself in the military as a fighter pilot flying over 66 combat missions in the Korean War.

Dustin Hoffman, actor, this Academy Award winner is known for his roles on stage, screen and TV including “The Graduate,” “Midnight Cowboy” and “Tootsie.”  Hoffman had many job titles in his early work years including restaurant coat checker, typist for the Yellow Pages and Hawaiian lei stringer.

Pamela Anderson,actress is well known for her small screen successes like “Home Improvement,” “Baywatch” and “VIP.”  Canadian born Anderson got her work start as a fitness instructor.

Fess Parker, actor, known for his portrayal of Davy Crocket, Daniel Boone and a platoon of larger than life American characters.  After his acting career, Fess gained acclaim for his California resort and wine making operation.  Early on in life Parker served in the Marine Corps hoping to achieve his dream of being a pilot only to be grounded for being too tall, 6 foot, 6 inches.