Corona High School Alumni
Corona, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Carlos Vega | 2023 |
| Cecilia Reynoso | 1973 |
| Crystal Marie | 2013 |
| Glenda Frazier | 1960 |
| John Casarez | 1997 |
| Juan Torres | 2011 |
| Lee Phillips | 1989 |
| Sue Warner Sue Gray | 1976 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Alan H. Lorton
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was recruited out of Infantry Training School to try out for the indoctrination program at 1st Recon Bn. I passed the indoc and was with the Battalion for 3 1/2 years in Bravo and Charlie Companies. I complete Amphibious Reconnaissance School, US Navy Scuba School, US Army Airborne School, US Ary Jungle Expert (Panama), US Navy Jungle Expert (Philippines), USMC Mountain Warfare (Cold Weather), SERE and a few others. Did West Pacific (Westpac) tour on the USS Tarawa visiting Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Alaska, Thailand and the Philippines.
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was recruited out of Infantry Training School to try out for the indoctrination program at 1st Recon Bn. I passed the indoc and was with the Battalion for 3 1/2 years in Bravo and Charlie Companies. I complete Amphibious Reconnaissance School, US Navy Scuba School, US Army Airborne School, US Ary Jungle Expert (Panama), US Navy Jungle Expert (Philippines), USMC Mountain Warfare (Cold Weather), SERE and a few others. Did West Pacific (Westpac) tour on the USS Tarawa visiting Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Alaska, Thailand and the Philippines.
Alex S. Hedges
Class of 1994
Army, 12 Years
Currently with the 95th Military Police Bn. in Mannheim, Germany.
Class of 1994
Army, 12 Years
Currently with the 95th Military Police Bn. in Mannheim, Germany.
Art Meekins
Class of 1965
National Guard, 20+ Years
Spent four years active Navy then retired from Army National Guard with twenty years service.
Class of 1965
National Guard, 20+ Years
Spent four years active Navy then retired from Army National Guard with twenty years service.
Bill Wilson
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
Intelligence Analyst, Korean Linguist, Counter-Intelligence Specialist
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
Intelligence Analyst, Korean Linguist, Counter-Intelligence Specialist
Bill Wilson
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
Served 1989-1993. Intelligence Analyst and Korean Linguist.
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
Served 1989-1993. Intelligence Analyst and Korean Linguist.
Bob Kline
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an Aviation Machinist Mate. A jet engine mechanic and a flight engineer on P3 Orion Aircraft. My tours took me to Spain, Italy, Alaska, Guam and both coast's. I enlisted a month after graduation and retired New Years Eve of 1982
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an Aviation Machinist Mate. A jet engine mechanic and a flight engineer on P3 Orion Aircraft. My tours took me to Spain, Italy, Alaska, Guam and both coast's. I enlisted a month after graduation and retired New Years Eve of 1982
Brenden Johnson
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 years us navy. Did one tour off the coast of viet Nam aboard destroyer leader John s Mc Cain DL3 . Went into the Merchant marine after navy where I worked for 25 years as a marine engineer . retired 2008
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 years us navy. Did one tour off the coast of viet Nam aboard destroyer leader John s Mc Cain DL3 . Went into the Merchant marine after navy where I worked for 25 years as a marine engineer . retired 2008
Cesar R. AlemanFlores
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 3 Years
MWSS 172, MT Co. MTM Plt.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 3 Years
MWSS 172, MT Co. MTM Plt.
Daniel Jolley
Class of 1993
Army, 15 Years
I've been serving in the Army for the past 15 year. Been stationed in Fort Knox, KY, Korea, Germany (where my son was born), Fort Irwin, CA, Hawaii, I recruited in Ontario, CA, and now I'm stationed in Fort Gordon, GA. My focus has been in communications, but these last two years I switched gears and have been training Soldiers in Resiliency. Helping Soldiers deal with the stressors of deployments or the stress of their day to day lives.
Class of 1993
Army, 15 Years
I've been serving in the Army for the past 15 year. Been stationed in Fort Knox, KY, Korea, Germany (where my son was born), Fort Irwin, CA, Hawaii, I recruited in Ontario, CA, and now I'm stationed in Fort Gordon, GA. My focus has been in communications, but these last two years I switched gears and have been training Soldiers in Resiliency. Helping Soldiers deal with the stressors of deployments or the stress of their day to day lives.
David William Baillargeon
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
David has served in both the Army for 11 years and the Air Force for 10 years 10 months. He served with distinction and honor he retired January 1, 2013
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
David has served in both the Army for 11 years and the Air Force for 10 years 10 months. He served with distinction and honor he retired January 1, 2013
Deanna Breen
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
I joined in 1997, I served in Germany and deployed to Bosnia and Macedonia (Kosovo). I completed my time in Barstow CA serving just under 4 years.
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
I joined in 1997, I served in Germany and deployed to Bosnia and Macedonia (Kosovo). I completed my time in Barstow CA serving just under 4 years.
Derek Mazer
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
I spent from October 1986 to January 1990 in the US Navy. Of the 4 1/2 years of service, I made 3 Western Pacific Deployments.
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
I spent from October 1986 to January 1990 in the US Navy. Of the 4 1/2 years of service, I made 3 Western Pacific Deployments.
Don Danley
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
21 years of service in the United States Air Force.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
21 years of service in the United States Air Force.
Frank Alexander
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Missile Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Technical and Manager on Minuteman and Peacekeeper ICBM systems.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Missile Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Technical and Manager on Minuteman and Peacekeeper ICBM systems.
Fred H. Weck
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating from Cal-State Long Beach in 1967, I graduated from U.S. Air Force Officer Training School. I served in Virginia, Vietnam, Ohio, Pentagon, United Kingdom, Korea, California before retiring at the rank of Colonel in 1994
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating from Cal-State Long Beach in 1967, I graduated from U.S. Air Force Officer Training School. I served in Virginia, Vietnam, Ohio, Pentagon, United Kingdom, Korea, California before retiring at the rank of Colonel in 1994
Gabriel Watt
Class of 1999
Army, 3 Years
Airborne Infantry, 82nd Abn Div, A Co 1-505th PIR
Class of 1999
Army, 3 Years
Airborne Infantry, 82nd Abn Div, A Co 1-505th PIR
Galen "Shorty Lee" Christman
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
This one here has been in the Army since 1999 and has been deployed all over the place. He is currentlly serving in Iraq again. He has been with the 82nd airborne, 1st armored division, 25th infantry division. He has been injured while doing his job, and still remains to support freedom
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
This one here has been in the Army since 1999 and has been deployed all over the place. He is currentlly serving in Iraq again. He has been with the 82nd airborne, 1st armored division, 25th infantry division. He has been injured while doing his job, and still remains to support freedom
George Brown
Class of 1999
Army, 2 Years
Military Occupational Specialty: Network Switching System Op/Main.
Class of 1999
Army, 2 Years
Military Occupational Specialty: Network Switching System Op/Main.
George Ganahl
Class of 1987
Navy, 5 Years
Graduated US Naval Academy in 1987. Served aboard USS New Jersey 1988 - 2001 as 16" Gun Turret Officer, Deck Division Officer, and Electronic Warfare Officer. XO of USNMCRC San Bernardino During Desert Storm. Medical Discharge Jan 1992.
Class of 1987
Navy, 5 Years
Graduated US Naval Academy in 1987. Served aboard USS New Jersey 1988 - 2001 as 16" Gun Turret Officer, Deck Division Officer, and Electronic Warfare Officer. XO of USNMCRC San Bernardino During Desert Storm. Medical Discharge Jan 1992.
GSM2 (SW) Pedraza, Saul
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
Gas turbine And support systems technician
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
Gas turbine And support systems technician
Heather Silva (Furst)
Class of 1989
Navy, 3 Years
Served about the USS Cape Cod AD-43. Member of the Deck Department (listened to my recruiter who told me I would be able to change career field after boot camp). Had a blast - did two West Pac tours. Completed Amphibious Boat Handling training. Participated in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Crossed the equator twice (once as a wog and then as a SHELLBACK!
Class of 1989
Navy, 3 Years
Served about the USS Cape Cod AD-43. Member of the Deck Department (listened to my recruiter who told me I would be able to change career field after boot camp). Had a blast - did two West Pac tours. Completed Amphibious Boat Handling training. Participated in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Crossed the equator twice (once as a wog and then as a SHELLBACK!
Howard Lennox
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the U.S. Navy with technical and maintenance management assignments ranging from Airframe Flight Deck Troubleshooter in a VS squadron to Aircrew on the mighty C-130 Hercules; retired as an AMHC (AC/AW).
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the U.S. Navy with technical and maintenance management assignments ranging from Airframe Flight Deck Troubleshooter in a VS squadron to Aircrew on the mighty C-130 Hercules; retired as an AMHC (AC/AW).
Howard Read
Class of 1954
Army, 4 Years
Trumpet player. 21st Army Band and 4th Infantry Division Band, Ft. Lewis WA 1959-1963
Class of 1954
Army, 4 Years
Trumpet player. 21st Army Band and 4th Infantry Division Band, Ft. Lewis WA 1959-1963
Jay O'Connor
Class of 1985
Army, 13 Years
Joined in 1988 as a Radio Operator. Deployed to Persian Gulf as a radio operator on a recon team. Left the Army in 1992. Rejoined in 1999. Currently in Iraq on 4th deployment with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Class of 1985
Army, 13 Years
Joined in 1988 as a Radio Operator. Deployed to Persian Gulf as a radio operator on a recon team. Left the Army in 1992. Rejoined in 1999. Currently in Iraq on 4th deployment with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Jeff Kritz
Class of 1980
Army, 9 Years
2LT 1982 Ft. Riley, Ks
2LT 1982 A Troop 1/18 Cav
1st PLT.LDR.
1LT 1986 A Troop 1/18 Cav
troop XO
IRR.1989
Ret. 1991
Class of 1980
Army, 9 Years
2LT 1982 Ft. Riley, Ks
2LT 1982 A Troop 1/18 Cav
1st PLT.LDR.
1LT 1986 A Troop 1/18 Cav
troop XO
IRR.1989
Ret. 1991
Joe McDonald
Class of 1958
Navy, 10 Years
I was in the Submarine Service. I was selected out of Electronics B School, after completing "A". I was taken off Subs for "Special Ops", which I continued after my Discharge. Very interesting vocation! I acquired two levels above "Top Secret", to perform my duties in the "ONI".
Class of 1958
Navy, 10 Years
I was in the Submarine Service. I was selected out of Electronics B School, after completing "A". I was taken off Subs for "Special Ops", which I continued after my Discharge. Very interesting vocation! I acquired two levels above "Top Secret", to perform my duties in the "ONI".
Jonathan Barton
Class of 1996
Army, 2 Years
150TH Infantry Unit Airbourne, 11 Hotel, 11 Bravo.
Class of 1996
Army, 2 Years
150TH Infantry Unit Airbourne, 11 Hotel, 11 Bravo.
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Our Corona High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Corona High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Corona are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!