Herbert Hoover High School Alumni
San Diego, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Bob Duff | 1956 |
| Cynthia Kaiser | 1956 |
| Diane Fisher | 1965 |
| Elijah Gipson | 2018 |
| Fred Hutto | 1963 |
| Ivan Angel | 2022 |
| Patrick Donahue | 1969 |
| William Caldwell | 1946 |
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
John Hale
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
1969 to 1975 Two years Active Duty attached to Carrier Air Group 14 Staff aboard USS Enterprise CVN 65.
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
1969 to 1975 Two years Active Duty attached to Carrier Air Group 14 Staff aboard USS Enterprise CVN 65.
John Merfeld
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Courier Service, Sembach Air Base, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Courier Service, Sembach Air Base, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
John Siu, Jr
Class of 1973
Army, 2 Years
Tank driver with the 2nd Armored Division in Fort Hood, Texas.
Class of 1973
Army, 2 Years
Tank driver with the 2nd Armored Division in Fort Hood, Texas.
KENNETH EKDAHL
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Police...Canine Trainer, Merced A.F.B
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Police...Canine Trainer, Merced A.F.B
Larry Ross
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on several ships and in many locations stateside and overseas during a 24 year career. Retired in 1991 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on several ships and in many locations stateside and overseas during a 24 year career. Retired in 1991 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Loren Johnson
Class of 1969
Army, 6 Years
I was an infantryman in Vietnam with 101st Airborne Div. in 1070
Class of 1969
Army, 6 Years
I was an infantryman in Vietnam with 101st Airborne Div. in 1070
Malory Flournoy Jr.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
I served 20 years and retired in 1992. I worked primarily as a Boiler Technician (propulsion) on 7 different ships. I also worked with fuels. I am currently working in Civil Service.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
I served 20 years and retired in 1992. I worked primarily as a Boiler Technician (propulsion) on 7 different ships. I also worked with fuels. I am currently working in Civil Service.
Mark Becerra
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Served in combat in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Served in combat in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Mark C. Dudek
Class of 1989
Army, 10 Years
Cannon Crewman. 1 deployment to Iraq as pasrt of OIF II Feb. '04-July '05.
Class of 1989
Army, 10 Years
Cannon Crewman. 1 deployment to Iraq as pasrt of OIF II Feb. '04-July '05.
Mark Dudek
Class of 1989
Army, 10 Years
U.S. Army, proudly served during OIF2 (Jan. 04-Feb. 05)
Class of 1989
Army, 10 Years
U.S. Army, proudly served during OIF2 (Jan. 04-Feb. 05)
Mercedes Bryant
Class of 1988
Army, 6 Years
Battalion Finance Specialist at Fort Irwin, CA, Fort Eustis, VA, Darmstadt Germany, Fort Riley, KS
Class of 1988
Army, 6 Years
Battalion Finance Specialist at Fort Irwin, CA, Fort Eustis, VA, Darmstadt Germany, Fort Riley, KS
Michael Ertl
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy/Air Force Joint Operations-High Altitude Long Endurance Surveillance.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy/Air Force Joint Operations-High Altitude Long Endurance Surveillance.
Michael H Ferguson
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Joined the Army while still in senior year. Did basic training at Ft. Ord, Calif then sent to Ft. Dix for ordinance training. Sent to Vietnam in March 1968 and served with the 1st Infantry Division in Phu Loi and Lai Khe at the Iron Triangle area north of Saigon. Came home in May 1969. Worked here and there then moved to Australia in 1981. Married & just retired from teaching at a local college. Proud to serve my country, proud to be a Cardinal.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Joined the Army while still in senior year. Did basic training at Ft. Ord, Calif then sent to Ft. Dix for ordinance training. Sent to Vietnam in March 1968 and served with the 1st Infantry Division in Phu Loi and Lai Khe at the Iron Triangle area north of Saigon. Came home in May 1969. Worked here and there then moved to Australia in 1981. Married & just retired from teaching at a local college. Proud to serve my country, proud to be a Cardinal.
Michael H Ferguson
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
2 years, 7 months, 14 days of service actually....early out. Oct 66 basic training, Ft Ord, Calif.....Vietnam Mar 68-May 69. Lai Khe, Phu Loi, Iron Triangle A/O, 1st Infantry Division, 8th Bn, 6th Field Artillery. Came home to a country I did not leave, very unfriendly to us. Immigrated to Australia in 1981. Great memories of Hoover days....some of the best of my life.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
2 years, 7 months, 14 days of service actually....early out. Oct 66 basic training, Ft Ord, Calif.....Vietnam Mar 68-May 69. Lai Khe, Phu Loi, Iron Triangle A/O, 1st Infantry Division, 8th Bn, 6th Field Artillery. Came home to a country I did not leave, very unfriendly to us. Immigrated to Australia in 1981. Great memories of Hoover days....some of the best of my life.
Michael Howard
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
Listening for the Enemy 1967. Darien Provence Panama. 401st Army Security Agency 8th Spec Forces Airborne, 403rd Radio Research Unit 5th Spec Forces Airborne Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
Listening for the Enemy 1967. Darien Provence Panama. 401st Army Security Agency 8th Spec Forces Airborne, 403rd Radio Research Unit 5th Spec Forces Airborne Vietnam.
Michael Howard
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
8th and 5th Special Forces Airborne, 401st Army Security Agency, 403rd Radio Research Group, Panama, Vietnam, Korea
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
8th and 5th Special Forces Airborne, 401st Army Security Agency, 403rd Radio Research Group, Panama, Vietnam, Korea
Mike Reddy
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Served just three months shy of 9 years -
went in a year after high school graduation
after a year at Mesa College - After almost a
year at Camp Pendleton went overseas first
to Okinawa and then on down to Vietnam -
was in the Chu Lai area for almost a year,
Back to Camp Pendleton to train Reservists,
then 3 1/2 years as a Recruiter. Made Staff
Sergeant in a little over 3 years, and discharged as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) -
Medical Discharge because of a hearing loss
cause by a hand grenade explosion while in
Vietnam.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Served just three months shy of 9 years -
went in a year after high school graduation
after a year at Mesa College - After almost a
year at Camp Pendleton went overseas first
to Okinawa and then on down to Vietnam -
was in the Chu Lai area for almost a year,
Back to Camp Pendleton to train Reservists,
then 3 1/2 years as a Recruiter. Made Staff
Sergeant in a little over 3 years, and discharged as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) -
Medical Discharge because of a hearing loss
cause by a hand grenade explosion while in
Vietnam.
Patrick Boren
Class of 1982
Navy, 4 Years
I served most of my time in Rota, Spain with the Naval Communications Security Group. It was awesome times!
Class of 1982
Navy, 4 Years
I served most of my time in Rota, Spain with the Naval Communications Security Group. It was awesome times!
Paul A Doemeny
Class of 1960
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Two years active duty aboard the USS Sumner County (LST 1148). Reported aboard in November 1965 in Danang, Vietnam where I was assigned to Deck Force taking care of the ships rust problem. I chipped paint, painted, swabbed decks, and cleaned our living quarters. After six months, I asked to be transferred to Supply.This included more rust removal. After six months, I passed the Petty Officer 3rd Class exam for Storekeeper and was asked to run the ship's store and work in the supply office. In 1967 I passed the Petty Officer 2nd Class exam for Storekeeper.
I did two tours to Vietnam aboard the Sumner County. We provided combat support to small Coast Guard river boat units operating in the rivers around Danang. We also provded logistical support to the Army's 100 and First and the Marines by transporting them, their equipment and supplies. We spent several months in Danang and made several trips to beaches up and down the coast of Vietnam. We even made one trip up the Mekong Delta to Saigon.
Four years US Navy Reserves - San Diego, CA.
Class of 1960
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Two years active duty aboard the USS Sumner County (LST 1148). Reported aboard in November 1965 in Danang, Vietnam where I was assigned to Deck Force taking care of the ships rust problem. I chipped paint, painted, swabbed decks, and cleaned our living quarters. After six months, I asked to be transferred to Supply.This included more rust removal. After six months, I passed the Petty Officer 3rd Class exam for Storekeeper and was asked to run the ship's store and work in the supply office. In 1967 I passed the Petty Officer 2nd Class exam for Storekeeper.
I did two tours to Vietnam aboard the Sumner County. We provided combat support to small Coast Guard river boat units operating in the rivers around Danang. We also provded logistical support to the Army's 100 and First and the Marines by transporting them, their equipment and supplies. We spent several months in Danang and made several trips to beaches up and down the coast of Vietnam. We even made one trip up the Mekong Delta to Saigon.
Four years US Navy Reserves - San Diego, CA.
Paul Carney
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 12 Years
It was a very exciting time of my life...
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 12 Years
It was a very exciting time of my life...
Paul J Carney
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 12 Years
I was assigned to various locations as an independant enlisted Supply Officer duties at various locations through out the world. I have been assigned to locations you only see on National Geographic.
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 12 Years
I was assigned to various locations as an independant enlisted Supply Officer duties at various locations through out the world. I have been assigned to locations you only see on National Geographic.
Paul Schreiber
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Master Sgt at Fairchild AFB, WA. in 1984. Spent my entire 26 yr career in avionics maintenance. Along with various stateside bases, served overseas at Okinawa, Guam, Korea, Alaska, England, and Vietnam..
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Master Sgt at Fairchild AFB, WA. in 1984. Spent my entire 26 yr career in avionics maintenance. Along with various stateside bases, served overseas at Okinawa, Guam, Korea, Alaska, England, and Vietnam..
Pete Rademacher
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
20 years Army Helicopter Pilot. Master AviatorServed around the world. Flying for many different units and missions
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
20 years Army Helicopter Pilot. Master AviatorServed around the world. Flying for many different units and missions
Peter Bovenzi
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Serviced in us marine Corp from 1990 to 1994 for the first gulf war and Somalia lived in camp Hansen in Okinawa Japan for a year
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Serviced in us marine Corp from 1990 to 1994 for the first gulf war and Somalia lived in camp Hansen in Okinawa Japan for a year
PHILLIP A ADAME
Class of 1972
Air Force, 22 Years
Fuels specialist
PME instructor
First Sergeant
Class of 1972
Air Force, 22 Years
Fuels specialist
PME instructor
First Sergeant
Quenten E Goldstein
Class of 1941
Army, 20+ Years
Service in WW2. Discharged and recalled for Korea Conflict. Stayed in served in Germany and Vietnam. Retired in 1965.
Class of 1941
Army, 20+ Years
Service in WW2. Discharged and recalled for Korea Conflict. Stayed in served in Germany and Vietnam. Retired in 1965.
Quenten Goldstein
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Volunteered right prior to be drafted. Served two tours of Korea and two tours in Germany
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Volunteered right prior to be drafted. Served two tours of Korea and two tours in Germany
Raymond E Tipton
Class of 1960
Army, 6 Years
Military police, assigned to the 537th Military Police Co Mannheim, Germany & the 294th Military Police co Tokyo, Japan.
Class of 1960
Army, 6 Years
Military police, assigned to the 537th Military Police Co Mannheim, Germany & the 294th Military Police co Tokyo, Japan.
Raymond E Tipton
Class of 1960
Army, 6 Years
I was assignment to Fort Hood, Texas for my basic training, from there to Fort Gorden, Ga., the Army's Military Police Academe. Assigned to the 537Th Military Police Company, Mannheim Germany for 3 years, my duties there involved working with the Germany Police, IAssigned to the 294Th Military Police Company Camp Zama, Japan for 3 years, my duties there involved working with the Japanese Police.
Class of 1960
Army, 6 Years
I was assignment to Fort Hood, Texas for my basic training, from there to Fort Gorden, Ga., the Army's Military Police Academe. Assigned to the 537Th Military Police Company, Mannheim Germany for 3 years, my duties there involved working with the Germany Police, IAssigned to the 294Th Military Police Company Camp Zama, Japan for 3 years, my duties there involved working with the Japanese Police.
RICHARD WHITE
Class of 1988
National Guard, 8 Years
ARMORCREWMAN M1-A1/A2-M60. HHC,40TH ID
Class of 1988
National Guard, 8 Years
ARMORCREWMAN M1-A1/A2-M60. HHC,40TH ID
ROBERT G. TURNEY
Class of 1939
Air Force, 11 Years
9TH AIR FORCE. B-26 GROUP. LED THE GROUP 16 TIMES, 16 DEPUTY GROUP LEAE. KOREA:
50 RECON MIISSIONS. LITTLE OR NO REGULAR AIR FORCE OFFICERS IN EITHER TOUR OF DUTY.
AIR METAL WITH 13 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, DFC,:
Class of 1939
Air Force, 11 Years
9TH AIR FORCE. B-26 GROUP. LED THE GROUP 16 TIMES, 16 DEPUTY GROUP LEAE. KOREA:
50 RECON MIISSIONS. LITTLE OR NO REGULAR AIR FORCE OFFICERS IN EITHER TOUR OF DUTY.
AIR METAL WITH 13 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, DFC,:
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Looking for Carrie Wilson
Possibly class of 67 or 65? She married a Shaffer but I think they divorced, thanks!
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Our Herbert Hoover 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 Herbert Hoover High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in San Diego are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!