Gunderson High School Alumni
San Jose, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alyssa Duarte | 2022 |
| Holly Holly Pattee | 1999 |
| J Joan Bailey | 1978 |
| Khai Minh | 1999 |
| Michael Marinoble | 1984 |
| Russell Gothan | 1980 |
| Sheri Guerrero | 1981 |
| Wendy Corley | 1984 |
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
David (Giannosa) Dunn
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer Squadron.
10 Combat deployments. Lived in Florida, Guam, North Dakota. Deployed all over the world. Wounded 2002. Retired 2008.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer Squadron.
10 Combat deployments. Lived in Florida, Guam, North Dakota. Deployed all over the world. Wounded 2002. Retired 2008.
David (Giannosa) Dunn
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
10 combat deployments, decorated hero, injured, retired
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
10 combat deployments, decorated hero, injured, retired
David B. Clouser
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as aircraft safety systems tech on FA18 Hornet, A6E Intruder, P-3 Orion and DC9 Skytrain 2. Joined April 1981, retired May-2001. Didnt finish High School, Got a GED and joined the Navy. High school was important even though I didnt graduate, I took what I learned and applied it there and had a very successful career. Have a lot of good memories of Gunderson and I am glad they are still doing so well!
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as aircraft safety systems tech on FA18 Hornet, A6E Intruder, P-3 Orion and DC9 Skytrain 2. Joined April 1981, retired May-2001. Didnt finish High School, Got a GED and joined the Navy. High school was important even though I didnt graduate, I took what I learned and applied it there and had a very successful career. Have a lot of good memories of Gunderson and I am glad they are still doing so well!
Earl leyva
Class of 2010
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Just graduated from marine corps boot camp dec. 10th 2010
Class of 2010
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Just graduated from marine corps boot camp dec. 10th 2010
James Masiclat
Class of 1978
Army, 9 Years
James served with US Army 2nd Armored Div prior to being promoted to attend ROTC and subsequently OCS. James served the CALARNG until 1991.
Class of 1978
Army, 9 Years
James served with US Army 2nd Armored Div prior to being promoted to attend ROTC and subsequently OCS. James served the CALARNG until 1991.
James R Lopez
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1986. Became an Air conditioning, Refrigeration, Cryogenic specialist. My first assignment was the 93rd Civil Engineer Squadron Castle AFB, Ca from 86 to 90. 90 to 99 was the 475th then 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Yokota AB Japan. 99 to 05 was the 52nd CES Spangdahlem Germany. Final assignment was from 05 to 2011 Frances E Warren AFB. 90th CES. Deployed many times to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. 2 deployments were with Army Engineers.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1986. Became an Air conditioning, Refrigeration, Cryogenic specialist. My first assignment was the 93rd Civil Engineer Squadron Castle AFB, Ca from 86 to 90. 90 to 99 was the 475th then 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Yokota AB Japan. 99 to 05 was the 52nd CES Spangdahlem Germany. Final assignment was from 05 to 2011 Frances E Warren AFB. 90th CES. Deployed many times to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. 2 deployments were with Army Engineers.
Jeffrey Wright
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Recently retired after a little less than 21 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps infantry.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Recently retired after a little less than 21 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps infantry.
Karen Irwin
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
Active Duty in: South Carolina, Virginia, South Korea, Germany
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
Active Duty in: South Carolina, Virginia, South Korea, Germany
kristine hughes
Class of 1991
Navy, 1 Years
I served in the US Navy from October 30, 1990 th March 20,1992. I went to boot camp in Orlando, Florida and after attended school there. Then was assigned to the USS Yellowstone AD 41(Destroyer Tender) I was able to go to Cuba(Gitmo) and the Virgin Islands. During my time in Cuba the first boat load of Hatians where tied up to our ship.
Class of 1991
Navy, 1 Years
I served in the US Navy from October 30, 1990 th March 20,1992. I went to boot camp in Orlando, Florida and after attended school there. Then was assigned to the USS Yellowstone AD 41(Destroyer Tender) I was able to go to Cuba(Gitmo) and the Virgin Islands. During my time in Cuba the first boat load of Hatians where tied up to our ship.
Paul Blasquez
Class of 1995
Army, 2 Years
Served one tour in OEF/OIF as a 44E in the Forward Support 183rd Workhorse unit of the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion out of Fort Carson, CO.
Class of 1995
Army, 2 Years
Served one tour in OEF/OIF as a 44E in the Forward Support 183rd Workhorse unit of the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion out of Fort Carson, CO.
steve lilly
Class of 1982
Navy, 2 Years
VF41-CVN-69
(F-14 FIGHTER SQUADRON-USS NIMITZ)
Class of 1982
Navy, 2 Years
VF41-CVN-69
(F-14 FIGHTER SQUADRON-USS NIMITZ)
steve lilly
Class of 1982
Navy, 2 Years
VF-41/CVN-69
(F-14 FIGHTER SQUADRON/USS NIMITZ)
You will never feel more alive than you will working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier !
Class of 1982
Navy, 2 Years
VF-41/CVN-69
(F-14 FIGHTER SQUADRON/USS NIMITZ)
You will never feel more alive than you will working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier !
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Welcome Reception
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Our Gunderson 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 Gunderson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in San Jose are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!