King High School Alumni
Tampa, Florida (FL)
Recent Members
| Angela Gray Angela Gray | 1997 |
| Apryl Thrift | 2022 |
| Arlene Santos | 1997 |
| Deborah Parker | 1974 |
| Jenny Thomas | 2010 |
| Nikkre Dozier | 2005 |
| Roland Altman | 1967 |
| William William Shippee | 1987 |
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
Carla (Langston) Holbrook
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served my country for 26 years retiring in 2007 in the grade of SMSgt (E-8). I spent 20 years as a paralegal and loved serving my country. My husband served 26 years as well. After taking two years off to enjoy my family and be a "stay at home mom and wife" I have ventured back into the work force working as a civilian on MacDill AFB. There are some aspects of the military life that I miss, but I am glad to be retired but I will always bleed "blue"!
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served my country for 26 years retiring in 2007 in the grade of SMSgt (E-8). I spent 20 years as a paralegal and loved serving my country. My husband served 26 years as well. After taking two years off to enjoy my family and be a "stay at home mom and wife" I have ventured back into the work force working as a civilian on MacDill AFB. There are some aspects of the military life that I miss, but I am glad to be retired but I will always bleed "blue"!
Connie Migliore Norwood
Class of 1966
Army, 20 Years
CW3 US Army Aviation UH1 pilot
Class of 1966
Army, 20 Years
CW3 US Army Aviation UH1 pilot
Day Shelton Phillips
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
US Army basic training Fort Jackson, SC. Stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. MOS 76Y Armor Supply Specialist. HHD 25th Signal Battalion.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
US Army basic training Fort Jackson, SC. Stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. MOS 76Y Armor Supply Specialist. HHD 25th Signal Battalion.
Derrick L. Fields
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Airborne (Air Assault)
Master Sergeant (E-8)
Retired
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Airborne (Air Assault)
Master Sergeant (E-8)
Retired
Fay (Shelton) Phillips
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
SP4 Training/AIT Fort Jackson, SC. MOS 76 Y. Station at Fort Bragg, NC, HHD 25th Signal Battalion.1976 - 1978
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
SP4 Training/AIT Fort Jackson, SC. MOS 76 Y. Station at Fort Bragg, NC, HHD 25th Signal Battalion.1976 - 1978
Frank DeWit
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Army Ranger Co. F 75th Infantry Chu Chi, Vietnam 1969 and 1970, Army LRRP 1969, Instructor Allied Officers 1970 and 1971 Fort Knox, KY.
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Army Ranger Co. F 75th Infantry Chu Chi, Vietnam 1969 and 1970, Army LRRP 1969, Instructor Allied Officers 1970 and 1971 Fort Knox, KY.
Gary Johnson
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Fort Hood !979-1983 Air Traffic Controller
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Fort Hood !979-1983 Air Traffic Controller
H Todd McKinnis
Class of 1977
Army, 3 Years
US ARMY Fort Jackson basic, Ft Huachuca AIT 26C GSR SP5
2 years Bamberg Germany 1st Armor Div. Border Patrol
Class of 1977
Army, 3 Years
US ARMY Fort Jackson basic, Ft Huachuca AIT 26C GSR SP5
2 years Bamberg Germany 1st Armor Div. Border Patrol
Jim walsh
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Germany, panama, and several undisclosed locations
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Germany, panama, and several undisclosed locations
JOHN HILLYER
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
JOINJED THE NAVY RESERVE (SEABEES) JAN 1962, WHILE IN SCHOOL, UPON GRADUATION, WENT TO BASIC TRAINING, CONSTRUCTIONMAN TRAING. JAN 1963, ACTICE DUTY, WITH NMCB-4 WENT NEWFOUNDLAND, CUBA, SPAIN. OCT.65 TRANSFERED TO NMCB-6, BACK TO CUBA. RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DTY JAN 66. RETIRED AS AN EQCM, E9, AFTER 30 YEARS.
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
JOINJED THE NAVY RESERVE (SEABEES) JAN 1962, WHILE IN SCHOOL, UPON GRADUATION, WENT TO BASIC TRAINING, CONSTRUCTIONMAN TRAING. JAN 1963, ACTICE DUTY, WITH NMCB-4 WENT NEWFOUNDLAND, CUBA, SPAIN. OCT.65 TRANSFERED TO NMCB-6, BACK TO CUBA. RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DTY JAN 66. RETIRED AS AN EQCM, E9, AFTER 30 YEARS.
Kenneth C. Kish
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I spent 4 years in the Marines and then 16 in the Air Force. While in the Marines I was a radio oper for a FO team (105's). 1965 thru 1966 in Viet Nam. In the Air Force I was trained in Computer maint. and Electronic Warfare. Spent 6 of those 16 years in Germany.
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I spent 4 years in the Marines and then 16 in the Air Force. While in the Marines I was a radio oper for a FO team (105's). 1965 thru 1966 in Viet Nam. In the Air Force I was trained in Computer maint. and Electronic Warfare. Spent 6 of those 16 years in Germany.
Lee Alford
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Army National Guard for 8 yrs then 20 yrs Navy!!!!
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Army National Guard for 8 yrs then 20 yrs Navy!!!!
Mark Southard
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Mark is a Persian Gulf War Veteran.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Mark is a Persian Gulf War Veteran.
Mavis West
Class of 1997
Army, 12 Years
Many jobs, many places and more than an adventure
Class of 1997
Army, 12 Years
Many jobs, many places and more than an adventure
Mike Warmack
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Many jobs, many places and more than an adventure.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Many jobs, many places and more than an adventure.
Mke Warmack
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked primarily through many jobs in Communications Electronics; many years teaching electronics in Biloxi MS; many, many years in Germany, where I retired as a Ground Communications Superintendent. Returned to America in 1995
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked primarily through many jobs in Communications Electronics; many years teaching electronics in Biloxi MS; many, many years in Germany, where I retired as a Ground Communications Superintendent. Returned to America in 1995
Peter Conner
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2005 after 26 years of service.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2005 after 26 years of service.
Robert H Wright
Class of 1969
Air Force, 22 Years
Electro-Optical Sensor Systems - SR-71
Ground NAVAIDS-ILS-VORTAC
Maintenance Control/Plans/Programming Officer
Class of 1969
Air Force, 22 Years
Electro-Optical Sensor Systems - SR-71
Ground NAVAIDS-ILS-VORTAC
Maintenance Control/Plans/Programming Officer
Sheila L. McCarrier (Fish)
Class of 2000
Air Force, 6 Years
Weapons Specialist on the F-16. I served in Italy for 3 years, now stationed in Utah. Also deployed twice to Iraq!
Class of 2000
Air Force, 6 Years
Weapons Specialist on the F-16. I served in Italy for 3 years, now stationed in Utah. Also deployed twice to Iraq!
Steven Tew
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
I began my military career as a missile mechanic working on the now defunct ICBM Minuteman III nuclear missile. Due to work relate injury I was reassigned as an office administrator which lead to my interest in information systems. I have worked as a System Admin, Network Admin, Level III technician, and currently work as a Software Tester for the US Air Force.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
I began my military career as a missile mechanic working on the now defunct ICBM Minuteman III nuclear missile. Due to work relate injury I was reassigned as an office administrator which lead to my interest in information systems. I have worked as a System Admin, Network Admin, Level III technician, and currently work as a Software Tester for the US Air Force.
Tommy Millard
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Masterchief Navy Seabees In Iraq 2004.My Navy Battalion 14 lost 7 men Kia. and 35 wounded.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Masterchief Navy Seabees In Iraq 2004.My Navy Battalion 14 lost 7 men Kia. and 35 wounded.
William Miller
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 19 Years
Chief Aviation Electrical Technitian stationed in Clearwater, FL. Many lives saved, many drugs busted, many places visited.
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 19 Years
Chief Aviation Electrical Technitian stationed in Clearwater, FL. Many lives saved, many drugs busted, many places visited.
William R. Eichholz
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
-1965 to 1991
-Vietnam '67-68 & 71-72
-Grenada '83; Desert Storm 90-91
-Bosnia as Special Ops Advisor during 95 & 97
-Joint Special Ops 1991-2006
-Served in 82nd Airborne; XVIII ABN Corps and Special Operation Forces
Awards include: Combat infantryman Badge; Parachute badge; Foreign Jump Wings; Legion of Merit; Bronze Stars (4); Air Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (3), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and other service awards.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
-1965 to 1991
-Vietnam '67-68 & 71-72
-Grenada '83; Desert Storm 90-91
-Bosnia as Special Ops Advisor during 95 & 97
-Joint Special Ops 1991-2006
-Served in 82nd Airborne; XVIII ABN Corps and Special Operation Forces
Awards include: Combat infantryman Badge; Parachute badge; Foreign Jump Wings; Legion of Merit; Bronze Stars (4); Air Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (3), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and other service awards.
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Our King 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 King High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Tampa are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!