Grossmont High School Alumni
El Cajon, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Brandy Mcdaniel | 2004 |
| Janet Sullivan | 1974 |
| Kevin Stevens Kevin Stevens | 1974 |
| Lori Rogatsky | 1974 |
| Nicholas Tarantino Nicholas Tarantino | 1970 |
| Ragnar Gunnarsson Ragnar Gunnarsson | 1978 |
| Stephanie Shekell | 1978 |
| Steven A Byrum Steven A Byrum | 1967 |
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
Alex Williams
Class of 1991
Army, 18 Years
US Army Officer since 2000 | Infantryman, Intelligence, Special Operations | About 6 years of Close Quarters Battle and Kinetic Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan et al | Most of My Career Spent in the DC Area with Joint/Interagency Partners Doing Extremely Amazing Things with Incredible People Using the Coolest Toys!
Class of 1991
Army, 18 Years
US Army Officer since 2000 | Infantryman, Intelligence, Special Operations | About 6 years of Close Quarters Battle and Kinetic Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan et al | Most of My Career Spent in the DC Area with Joint/Interagency Partners Doing Extremely Amazing Things with Incredible People Using the Coolest Toys!
Bob Peet
Class of 1965
Air Force, 9 Years
Stationed in Ft. Lee Virginia, Witchita Kansas, Saigon Vietnam, Riverside California and Biloxi Mississippi. Joining the Air force was one of the best ideas I ever had!
Class of 1965
Air Force, 9 Years
Stationed in Ft. Lee Virginia, Witchita Kansas, Saigon Vietnam, Riverside California and Biloxi Mississippi. Joining the Air force was one of the best ideas I ever had!
Bruce Lawson
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Started as a Gunner's Mate on destroyers and cruisers. Retired as a LT, Medical Service Corps. Served at Bethesda, San Diego, Pensacola, and Sigonella Naval Hospitals. Served in Lebanon, Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Started as a Gunner's Mate on destroyers and cruisers. Retired as a LT, Medical Service Corps. Served at Bethesda, San Diego, Pensacola, and Sigonella Naval Hospitals. Served in Lebanon, Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom.
Bruce Seybert
Class of 1976
Army, 2 Years
US Army CDEC, Transportation, Did Classified Experimentation!
Class of 1976
Army, 2 Years
US Army CDEC, Transportation, Did Classified Experimentation!
Catherine L. Marek
Class of 1976
Army, 2 Years
Military Personnel Records Specialist stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Last rank: Specialist E-4. Honorably discharged 1979
Class of 1976
Army, 2 Years
Military Personnel Records Specialist stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Last rank: Specialist E-4. Honorably discharged 1979
Chris Morris
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Ran with the BIG E, was a ECMO on EA-6B's, I LOVE JAMMING!
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Ran with the BIG E, was a ECMO on EA-6B's, I LOVE JAMMING!
Chuck Slaght
Class of 1968
Navy, 10 Years
Served until disabled (combat related) but loved serving our country...
Class of 1968
Navy, 10 Years
Served until disabled (combat related) but loved serving our country...
Daneshia Bennett
Class of 1998
Army, 8 Years
91-F, Fueler. Has served time in S. Korea, S. Carolina, Virginia, Washington state, and Louisiana. Now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog David.
Class of 1998
Army, 8 Years
91-F, Fueler. Has served time in S. Korea, S. Carolina, Virginia, Washington state, and Louisiana. Now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog David.
Daniel Asuncion
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Proudly served until breaking ankle in training mission. Unable to continue Military career.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Proudly served until breaking ankle in training mission. Unable to continue Military career.
David HOBBS
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
24th Infantry Division, 3rd Engineer Battalion in Munich, Germany, Specialist in payroll office.
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
24th Infantry Division, 3rd Engineer Battalion in Munich, Germany, Specialist in payroll office.
David HOBBS
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
24th Infantry Division Munich and Augsburg Germany. in charge of payroll office for the 3rd Engineer Bn
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
24th Infantry Division Munich and Augsburg Germany. in charge of payroll office for the 3rd Engineer Bn
David T. Tronsgard
Class of 1949
Army Reserves, 2 Years
Joined the reserves in August, and had my birthday Sept. 16, in Korea.
Class of 1949
Army Reserves, 2 Years
Joined the reserves in August, and had my birthday Sept. 16, in Korea.
Duane Kuhlow, Jr.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 6 Years
Went into the Air Force and graduated basic Training in August 1981. I graduated from Tech School (US Naval EOD School) July 1982. 5+ years as an EOD Tech at Eglin AFB, Korea and Cannon AFB.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 6 Years
Went into the Air Force and graduated basic Training in August 1981. I graduated from Tech School (US Naval EOD School) July 1982. 5+ years as an EOD Tech at Eglin AFB, Korea and Cannon AFB.
Ed Albert
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
LtCol, USAF, Ret - service in Turkey, Texas, Germany, TN ANG, AF Reserve.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
LtCol, USAF, Ret - service in Turkey, Texas, Germany, TN ANG, AF Reserve.
Edward Albert
Class of 1963
Air Force, 28 Years
LtCol, USAF, Ret. Served in Turkey, Germany, USA. 8 years active, 4 in ANG, 16 in AF Reserve. Security Police, Disaster Preparedness, Civil Air Patrol support.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 28 Years
LtCol, USAF, Ret. Served in Turkey, Germany, USA. 8 years active, 4 in ANG, 16 in AF Reserve. Security Police, Disaster Preparedness, Civil Air Patrol support.
Edward De Coito
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
U.S. Army helicopter airframe repairer.
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
U.S. Army helicopter airframe repairer.
EDWARD PRITCHARD
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Security forces- Adak, Alaska
Infantry- 1st Btn. 7th Reg. 1st Mar. Div.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Security forces- Adak, Alaska
Infantry- 1st Btn. 7th Reg. 1st Mar. Div.
Edward V Albert III
Class of 1963
Air Force, 28 Years
LtCol, USAF, Ret. Service in Turkey, Texas, Germany, Utah, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina. Mostly as Security Police officer or Civil Air Patrol advisor.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 28 Years
LtCol, USAF, Ret. Service in Turkey, Texas, Germany, Utah, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina. Mostly as Security Police officer or Civil Air Patrol advisor.
Fran
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Intelligence Analysis, would have made a career if they hadn't sent us to Turkey so soon.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Intelligence Analysis, would have made a career if they hadn't sent us to Turkey so soon.
Garry Walsh
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Served 21 years in Intelligence and retired from the National Security Agency in 1988.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Served 21 years in Intelligence and retired from the National Security Agency in 1988.
Geoff P Cech
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 4 Years
the typical boot camp picture. any pics I did have after that have been lost..
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 4 Years
the typical boot camp picture. any pics I did have after that have been lost..
Gerald Blevins
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
US Army Security Agency;
Russian Language Interpreter (98GRU), 1½ yrs Berlin Teufelsberg
Training in Fort Ord, Presidio of Monterey & San Angelo, Tx.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
US Army Security Agency;
Russian Language Interpreter (98GRU), 1½ yrs Berlin Teufelsberg
Training in Fort Ord, Presidio of Monterey & San Angelo, Tx.
Gerry Blevins
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
US Army Security Agency 1970-73
Russian Linguist Monterey / Berlin
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
US Army Security Agency 1970-73
Russian Linguist Monterey / Berlin
JAMES IRWIN
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
JOINED IN 66, 6 MONTHS IN AMARILLO TX BASIC AND TEX SCHOOL air frame repair
then 3 years at AIRBASE ALCONBURY ENGLAND FOR A 3 YEAR WORKING VACATION WHERE I MET MY WIFE PAT NOW MARIED 50 YEARS
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
JOINED IN 66, 6 MONTHS IN AMARILLO TX BASIC AND TEX SCHOOL air frame repair
then 3 years at AIRBASE ALCONBURY ENGLAND FOR A 3 YEAR WORKING VACATION WHERE I MET MY WIFE PAT NOW MARIED 50 YEARS
Joe C Hall
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
Sgt. in Field Artillery. Tours in West Germany and Ft. Bragg. Recalled for Desert Storm. Was my honor to serve.
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
Sgt. in Field Artillery. Tours in West Germany and Ft. Bragg. Recalled for Desert Storm. Was my honor to serve.
John Martella
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Avionic Systems Tech, Instructor, and Safety and Health Manager. Proudly served in Operations Eldorado Canyon, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Southern Watch.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Avionic Systems Tech, Instructor, and Safety and Health Manager. Proudly served in Operations Eldorado Canyon, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Southern Watch.
John Penney
Class of 1977
Air Force, 17 Years
Nuclear Weapons Specialist; stationed at Hahn AB, West Germany; Blytheville AFB, Arkansas; Anderson AFB, Guam; RAF Greenham Common, UK and RAF Lakenheath, UK.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 17 Years
Nuclear Weapons Specialist; stationed at Hahn AB, West Germany; Blytheville AFB, Arkansas; Anderson AFB, Guam; RAF Greenham Common, UK and RAF Lakenheath, UK.
Justin Anderson
Class of 1998
Navy, 5 Years
OS2(SW|SAR) USS Russell DDG-59 Pearl Harbor, HI
Class of 1998
Navy, 5 Years
OS2(SW|SAR) USS Russell DDG-59 Pearl Harbor, HI
Kyle Harken
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
Currently a LT in the Navy, serving in Coronado, CA as a helicopter instructor pilot.
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
Currently a LT in the Navy, serving in Coronado, CA as a helicopter instructor pilot.
Kymberly Hulbert
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in USAF for 23 + years, working in the Supply arena, serving both stateside and abroad. Supported rear operations in Desert Shield/Desert Storm at LAFB.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in USAF for 23 + years, working in the Supply arena, serving both stateside and abroad. Supported rear operations in Desert Shield/Desert Storm at LAFB.
Laela Sharrieff
Class of 1989
Air Force, 7 Years
Currently Air Force JAG - prior Army Civil Affairs. Deployed to Iraq durng open hostilites of OIF.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 7 Years
Currently Air Force JAG - prior Army Civil Affairs. Deployed to Iraq durng open hostilites of OIF.
Larry Pasek
Class of 1959
Navy, 5 Years
NAOCS commission 1968; served on John MCain JR's staff in Hawaii (CINCPAC) 1969-1972;
Class of 1959
Navy, 5 Years
NAOCS commission 1968; served on John MCain JR's staff in Hawaii (CINCPAC) 1969-1972;
Lawrence A McDonald
Class of 1971
Army, 22 Years
Enlisted in 1971. Served with the 3d Armd Cav Regt, 2 tours in Germany with 3d Inf Div and 2d Armd Cav Regt. Drill Sgt at Ft. Dix, NJ, attended Flight School at Ft. Rucker AL. Flew UH-1H (Huey) for 2d ACR and 3d ACR. Instructor/Training Coordinator at Ft. Eustis Transportation NCO Academy. Retired CW3 in 1993.
Class of 1971
Army, 22 Years
Enlisted in 1971. Served with the 3d Armd Cav Regt, 2 tours in Germany with 3d Inf Div and 2d Armd Cav Regt. Drill Sgt at Ft. Dix, NJ, attended Flight School at Ft. Rucker AL. Flew UH-1H (Huey) for 2d ACR and 3d ACR. Instructor/Training Coordinator at Ft. Eustis Transportation NCO Academy. Retired CW3 in 1993.
Mark S Houston
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as a Hospital Corpsman for 32 years with the Navy & the Marines in Vietnam, first Gulf War; Navy Hospitals in San Diego, Oakland, Bremerton, Bethesda. Also served on the Ajax AR-6, Riverine craft, Stockton and Eugene Naval Centers.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as a Hospital Corpsman for 32 years with the Navy & the Marines in Vietnam, first Gulf War; Navy Hospitals in San Diego, Oakland, Bremerton, Bethesda. Also served on the Ajax AR-6, Riverine craft, Stockton and Eugene Naval Centers.
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Our Grossmont 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 Grossmont High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in El Cajon are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!