Santa Barbara High School Alumni
Santa Barbara, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Barbara Allin | 1955 |
| Finn Nielsen | 1962 |
| Henry Medina | 1969 |
| Jeff Arnold | 1964 |
| Juan Carlos | 2008 |
| Kimberly Hip | 1988 |
| Vera Hawas | 2018 |
| Yanira Darcus Yanira Darcus | 1997 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Santa Barbara High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Dons lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Anthony Burich
Class of 1958
U.s. Naval Air Reserve, 5 Years
1962-1964 TACRON 13 USS Paul Revere, USS El Dorado, USS Iwo Jima 1964-1966 US Naval Reserve Center Station Keeper, YN2.
Class of 1958
U.s. Naval Air Reserve, 5 Years
1962-1964 TACRON 13 USS Paul Revere, USS El Dorado, USS Iwo Jima 1964-1966 US Naval Reserve Center Station Keeper, YN2.
Charles Cushing Clarke
Class of 1952
Army, 20+ Years
Thirty years, army officer, combat Vietnam, served on Joint Chiefs of Staff, held commands at company, battalion, brigade level. Awarded Defense Superior Service, Medal, Bronze Star, and 12 other decorations, badges, and awards.
Class of 1952
Army, 20+ Years
Thirty years, army officer, combat Vietnam, served on Joint Chiefs of Staff, held commands at company, battalion, brigade level. Awarded Defense Superior Service, Medal, Bronze Star, and 12 other decorations, badges, and awards.
Dave Martinsen
Class of 1951
Navy, 4 Years
USS Lewis DE 535 Radarman RD3 (Petty Officer 3rd Class) Korean War Combat Vet
13 Months sea Duty.....
USS Yarnall DD541 west Coast Ops....
Naval Reserve SB
Class of 1951
Navy, 4 Years
USS Lewis DE 535 Radarman RD3 (Petty Officer 3rd Class) Korean War Combat Vet
13 Months sea Duty.....
USS Yarnall DD541 west Coast Ops....
Naval Reserve SB
Don Mee
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Joined Sept 10, 1963. Basic training at Fort Ord and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky tank crewman. Served in Korea 1964; 1/15 Armor, Fort Hood, Texas March1965 to May 1965. Re-enlist Three years; Germany May 1965 to 1966, Sullivan Barracks. Mannheim, Germany; Fort Bragg, N.C. 1966 to 1967 USATC; Fort Knox KY. 1967 to 1968; Fort Bragg N.C. 1968 to ETS April 1968. So many stories. So much of the world to see.
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Joined Sept 10, 1963. Basic training at Fort Ord and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky tank crewman. Served in Korea 1964; 1/15 Armor, Fort Hood, Texas March1965 to May 1965. Re-enlist Three years; Germany May 1965 to 1966, Sullivan Barracks. Mannheim, Germany; Fort Bragg, N.C. 1966 to 1967 USATC; Fort Knox KY. 1967 to 1968; Fort Bragg N.C. 1968 to ETS April 1968. So many stories. So much of the world to see.
Francisco Mendoza
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 4 Years
0311 sgt...PMOS.......The riflemen employ the M16A2 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher and the squad automatic weapon (SAW). Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the MAGTF. They are the foundation of the Marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad, the scout team in the LAR squad, scout snipers in the infantry battalion, and reconnaissance or assault team in the reconnaissance units. Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 4 Years
0311 sgt...PMOS.......The riflemen employ the M16A2 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher and the squad automatic weapon (SAW). Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the MAGTF. They are the foundation of the Marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad, the scout team in the LAR squad, scout snipers in the infantry battalion, and reconnaissance or assault team in the reconnaissance units. Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides
Fred E. Palato
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Loved the Service, travelled from Viet Nam to Europe and all over the US. Worked on the most advanced platforms in the world. Proud of my brothers and sisters who serve and/or wanted to serve.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Loved the Service, travelled from Viet Nam to Europe and all over the US. Worked on the most advanced platforms in the world. Proud of my brothers and sisters who serve and/or wanted to serve.
Gary M Hughs
Class of 1954
Navy Reserves, 8 Years
Qualified as a Korean Veteran. Joined in 1953 while still in High School. Presently a charter member, American Legion Post 4
Class of 1954
Navy Reserves, 8 Years
Qualified as a Korean Veteran. Joined in 1953 while still in High School. Presently a charter member, American Legion Post 4
Gilbert Hoag
Class of 1954
Navy, 8 Years
Korean War Vet, and severed on Mine Sweepers which were wooden ships. Our motto was Iron men on wodden ships
Class of 1954
Navy, 8 Years
Korean War Vet, and severed on Mine Sweepers which were wooden ships. Our motto was Iron men on wodden ships
Jim C McLeod
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
22 years of fun in the sun. Every day's a holiday and every meals a feast.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
22 years of fun in the sun. Every day's a holiday and every meals a feast.
Mark Staszak
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Cobra mechanic in Vietnam and Sky Crane crew chief in Oklahoma.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Cobra mechanic in Vietnam and Sky Crane crew chief in Oklahoma.
Robert Hoffman
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Veitnam Era Vet. Served 22 months overseas with squadron VR-21.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Veitnam Era Vet. Served 22 months overseas with squadron VR-21.
victor acosta
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
victor serve in vietnam 1968 1970 us army 23rd americal division chu lai he was awarded two purple hearts and a bronze star mental of honor r. i. p.2012 you will greatly missed but never forgotten
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
victor serve in vietnam 1968 1970 us army 23rd americal division chu lai he was awarded two purple hearts and a bronze star mental of honor r. i. p.2012 you will greatly missed but never forgotten
William J. McNally
Class of 1970
Coast Guard, 8 Years
Ice Breaker sailor, Arctic and Antarctic with many stops in between. Retired from NOAA at Pearl Harbor.
Class of 1970
Coast Guard, 8 Years
Ice Breaker sailor, Arctic and Antarctic with many stops in between. Retired from NOAA at Pearl Harbor.
Alumni Stories
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School News
Greg Rose or Nancy Davis
Greg lived across the street from me forever. I miss him so much and can't find him. I've been looking for many years. I...
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Our Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Santa Barbara are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!