Leigh High School Alumni
San Jose, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alan Schmitt | 1984 |
| Austin Fertitta | 2017 |
| Brent Neuschwander | 1974 |
| Christopher Nagy Christopher Nagy | 2000 |
| Hal Hoge Hoge | 1970 |
| Hannah Peterson | 2017 |
| Liam Hunt Liam Hunt | 2017 |
| Patricia Sullivan | 1975 |
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
Albert E Fletcher
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
R.T.O in the 9th Infantary Div. 1968-1969
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
R.T.O in the 9th Infantary Div. 1968-1969
Arnold R Sanders
Class of 1972
Navy, 21 Years
3 years AirForce, 18 years Navy. Retired 31 Dec 1992 Missile Tech, Submarines.
Class of 1972
Navy, 21 Years
3 years AirForce, 18 years Navy. Retired 31 Dec 1992 Missile Tech, Submarines.
Bart E. Owens
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted.... Basic Fort Lewis WA, Advanced, Fort Sill OK. Vietnam 1968-69. Sergeant on an air mobile 155.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted.... Basic Fort Lewis WA, Advanced, Fort Sill OK. Vietnam 1968-69. Sergeant on an air mobile 155.
Bill Gray
Class of 1974
Navy, 3 Years
I served 3 years active duty then 3 years active reserve. I was very lucky and spent the bulk of my enlistment in Italy, I played football for the base team and had a great tour of duty.
Class of 1974
Navy, 3 Years
I served 3 years active duty then 3 years active reserve. I was very lucky and spent the bulk of my enlistment in Italy, I played football for the base team and had a great tour of duty.
Bob Clarke
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
4.5 years active duty, first as an infantry platoon commander with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines on Okinawa, then was transferred to the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., where I had jobs as an Assistant Operations Officer and ceremonial Platoon Commander (B Company).
A side job included working at the White House for state dinners, receptions, etc.
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
4.5 years active duty, first as an infantry platoon commander with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines on Okinawa, then was transferred to the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., where I had jobs as an Assistant Operations Officer and ceremonial Platoon Commander (B Company).
A side job included working at the White House for state dinners, receptions, etc.
Bob Singer
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
30671, Cryptographics and Teletype maintenance
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
30671, Cryptographics and Teletype maintenance
Bob Singer
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
Worked as Communications Maintenance, served in Italy, Oklahoma, Florida
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
Worked as Communications Maintenance, served in Italy, Oklahoma, Florida
Bob Singer
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
USAF E-5 SSGT in Communications Electronics
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
USAF E-5 SSGT in Communications Electronics
Charles Henry
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Based in Hawaii, North Carolina, Los Angeles then the Washington, D. C. area. Worked across Central and South Asia, East Africa, Austalia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Based in Hawaii, North Carolina, Los Angeles then the Washington, D. C. area. Worked across Central and South Asia, East Africa, Austalia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
CHRISTOPHER GALVEZ
Class of 2003
Army, 11 Years
Currently serving in the national capital region as a Defense Fellow.
Class of 2003
Army, 11 Years
Currently serving in the national capital region as a Defense Fellow.
David Butters
Class of 1992
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Maritime Law Enforcement Officer
Fireman
Engineer
Changed last name to Bailey
Class of 1992
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Maritime Law Enforcement Officer
Fireman
Engineer
Changed last name to Bailey
David Damron
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Spent some time in OIF and OEF and now my son is doing the same and I am proud. I am on the far left of the pic I sent
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Spent some time in OIF and OEF and now my son is doing the same and I am proud. I am on the far left of the pic I sent
Douglas Cardinal
Class of 1968
Navy, 30 Years
Entered the Navy at NAS Pensacola, Fl. In 1974. Designated as a Naval Aviator in 1976 at NAS Corpus Christi. Assigned to VP-48 at NAS Moffett Field in Sunnyvale, Ca. 25 miles from Leigh High School. Join the Navy and see the world. The Squadron deployed to Naval Station Adak, Ak where I met my wife Holly (married 43 years and counting). In 1979 Left active duty at NAS Whiting Field, Fl. Where I served as a flight instructor in VT-3. Remained in the Navy Reserves in a number of assignments until 2004 when I retired as a Captain
Class of 1968
Navy, 30 Years
Entered the Navy at NAS Pensacola, Fl. In 1974. Designated as a Naval Aviator in 1976 at NAS Corpus Christi. Assigned to VP-48 at NAS Moffett Field in Sunnyvale, Ca. 25 miles from Leigh High School. Join the Navy and see the world. The Squadron deployed to Naval Station Adak, Ak where I met my wife Holly (married 43 years and counting). In 1979 Left active duty at NAS Whiting Field, Fl. Where I served as a flight instructor in VT-3. Remained in the Navy Reserves in a number of assignments until 2004 when I retired as a Captain
Eric Shofner
Class of 1977
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Electronic Technician (ETCS); Chief Warrant Officer Electronics Specialty; Lieutenant.
Specialized in radar, communications and navigation equipment maintenance and repair (depth sounders, GPS receivers; direction finders; etc).
Assigned to: Hawaii (twice); Kodiak, AK (twice); Oxnard, Point Reyes Station, Eureka CA; Seattle, WA: New York, NY; Chesapeake, VA
Class of 1977
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Electronic Technician (ETCS); Chief Warrant Officer Electronics Specialty; Lieutenant.
Specialized in radar, communications and navigation equipment maintenance and repair (depth sounders, GPS receivers; direction finders; etc).
Assigned to: Hawaii (twice); Kodiak, AK (twice); Oxnard, Point Reyes Station, Eureka CA; Seattle, WA: New York, NY; Chesapeake, VA
George Clare
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Basic:Fort Lewis AIT:Fort Ord,Cook. 13 Months in South Korea 16 Months in Northern Thailand
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Basic:Fort Lewis AIT:Fort Ord,Cook. 13 Months in South Korea 16 Months in Northern Thailand
Jacqueline Weaver
Class of 1967
Army, 5 Years
Active duty with the Army Nurse Corps from 1970 to 1974 then 7 years in reserves. Stationed at Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg North Carolina.
Class of 1967
Army, 5 Years
Active duty with the Army Nurse Corps from 1970 to 1974 then 7 years in reserves. Stationed at Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg North Carolina.
James Fairbarn
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
US Navy FMF Corpsman. Served with Marine combat units, Chu Lai, Vietnam.
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
US Navy FMF Corpsman. Served with Marine combat units, Chu Lai, Vietnam.
James J Katawicz
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am just getting ready to start my second deployment to Afghanistan, hoping to make it home in time for my sister's graduation from Leigh in June 2012!
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am just getting ready to start my second deployment to Afghanistan, hoping to make it home in time for my sister's graduation from Leigh in June 2012!
JAMES W NEIL
Class of 1967
Air Force, 38 Years
7 Tears Active Duty, 15 Years Reserves, 16 Years Air National Guard
Class of 1967
Air Force, 38 Years
7 Tears Active Duty, 15 Years Reserves, 16 Years Air National Guard
Jeff Dunasky
Class of 1982
Army, 6 Years
Served 18 months in Friedburg, Germany; Served 18 months in Columbus, Georgia - both duties as an 11-Bravo (infantryman); Graduated Officer Candidate School finishing out my military service.
It was awesome serving my country!
Class of 1982
Army, 6 Years
Served 18 months in Friedburg, Germany; Served 18 months in Columbus, Georgia - both duties as an 11-Bravo (infantryman); Graduated Officer Candidate School finishing out my military service.
It was awesome serving my country!
Jeff Madigan
Class of 1989
Army, 10 Years
Anywhere and every where the Army sent me. 11A with a secondary of 54A (now 74A). 6 years conducting Counter-narcotics for DOD.
Class of 1989
Army, 10 Years
Anywhere and every where the Army sent me. 11A with a secondary of 54A (now 74A). 6 years conducting Counter-narcotics for DOD.
Jim Hunnewell
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent over 24 years as a Naval Aircrewman flying in P-3C and S-3B aircraft.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent over 24 years as a Naval Aircrewman flying in P-3C and S-3B aircraft.
Jim Hunnewell
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent over 24 years as a Naval Aircrewman flying in P-3 and S-3 aircraft.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent over 24 years as a Naval Aircrewman flying in P-3 and S-3 aircraft.
Joe R. Daniel (Garewal)
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Will fill in when I have more time
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Will fill in when I have more time
John G Dudey
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
ABH3 - Three WESTPAC Cruises - One on USS Oriskany - Two on USS Enterprise
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
ABH3 - Three WESTPAC Cruises - One on USS Oriskany - Two on USS Enterprise
John Robinson
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Midway, Constellation, Nimitz, Theodore Rosevelte, George Washington & Enterprise
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Midway, Constellation, Nimitz, Theodore Rosevelte, George Washington & Enterprise
John Steely
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Helicopter Jet Engine Mechanic. Air crewman.
Served 1 yr. in Viet Nam as a door gunner on a
helicoptr gun ship with the seawolvs.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Helicopter Jet Engine Mechanic. Air crewman.
Served 1 yr. in Viet Nam as a door gunner on a
helicoptr gun ship with the seawolvs.
Jordan (Coco) Guzman
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Corporal (E-4) - Rifleman & MP to Radar Engineer.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Corporal (E-4) - Rifleman & MP to Radar Engineer.
Joseph P. Fernandez Jr.
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served from 1965-1968. Served aboard the USS Parsons DD949 and the USS Iwo Jima LPH2. Finished my tour at the VP-31DETNORIS North Island in San Diego.
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served from 1965-1968. Served aboard the USS Parsons DD949 and the USS Iwo Jima LPH2. Finished my tour at the VP-31DETNORIS North Island in San Diego.
Joseph Turman
Class of 2008
Navy, 4 Years
Coming up on 4 years of active duty service with the Navy. Currently stationed in Norfolk, Va. Did a deployment on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower 2016.
Class of 2008
Navy, 4 Years
Coming up on 4 years of active duty service with the Navy. Currently stationed in Norfolk, Va. Did a deployment on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower 2016.
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Our Leigh 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 Leigh 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!