Aurora Central High School Alumni
Aurora, Colorado (CO)
Recent Members
| Bettye Bettye May Enders | 1965 |
| Crystal Sandoval | 2018 |
| Eddie Soram | 2016 |
| Eric Gallegos | 2004 |
| Linda K Frack | 1962 |
| Misty Piotrowski | 1994 |
| Robert Bobby Rober J Vickrey | 1975 |
| Victoria Larrow | 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
Calvin Green
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Advisor Group, ATSB Ca Mau, Vietnam 1970-1971; various tours in Japan, San Diego and Washington DC.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Advisor Group, ATSB Ca Mau, Vietnam 1970-1971; various tours in Japan, San Diego and Washington DC.
Christina Bassett (Liby)
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
Military Police/Airborne
Hooah!!!!!!
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
Military Police/Airborne
Hooah!!!!!!
Daniel Johnson
Class of 1976
Army, 14 Years
Junior year I went into the Marine Corps for four years. I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Cuba, and 29 Palms. After five years of civilian life, I joined the Army. I was stationed at Redstone Arsenal, Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborn, Germany and Fort Hood.
Class of 1976
Army, 14 Years
Junior year I went into the Marine Corps for four years. I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Cuba, and 29 Palms. After five years of civilian life, I joined the Army. I was stationed at Redstone Arsenal, Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborn, Germany and Fort Hood.
Diane Fields
Class of 1985
Air Force, 9 Years
United States Air Force Security Police
Desert Shield/Storm
Class of 1985
Air Force, 9 Years
United States Air Force Security Police
Desert Shield/Storm
doug fischer
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
gunfire control technician. petty officer 2nd class. uss henderson dd-785
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
gunfire control technician. petty officer 2nd class. uss henderson dd-785
Douglas White
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
U.S.S. Wahoo (SS-565), Diesel Electric Submarine 1971-1975
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
U.S.S. Wahoo (SS-565), Diesel Electric Submarine 1971-1975
Eric Booker
Class of 1986
Air Force, 26 Years
Okinawa (x2), Oklahoma, Korea (x2), Colorado, Arizona, Hawaii; Philippines, Qatar, Kuwait
Class of 1986
Air Force, 26 Years
Okinawa (x2), Oklahoma, Korea (x2), Colorado, Arizona, Hawaii; Philippines, Qatar, Kuwait
Frank J. Shiflet
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed and the following base's: Kadena AB, Okinawa; Lowry AFB, CO; Fairchild AFB, WA; Udorn RTAFB Thailand; Minot AFB, ND; Scott AFB, IL. Retired 1 Jun 1985
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed and the following base's: Kadena AB, Okinawa; Lowry AFB, CO; Fairchild AFB, WA; Udorn RTAFB Thailand; Minot AFB, ND; Scott AFB, IL. Retired 1 Jun 1985
James Boice
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 20 years active Duty with two tours Vietnam, 1 year in Okinawa, 5 years in Korea, 5 years in Germany. The first 12 years in Tanks and combat arms. The last years in Logistics. stayed in Korea as a contractor for three years after Ret. Employed by Dept of Army Civilian as the Post Transportation Officer at White Sands Missile NM. Retired again 2005 and is currently active in hunting related sports programs.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 20 years active Duty with two tours Vietnam, 1 year in Okinawa, 5 years in Korea, 5 years in Germany. The first 12 years in Tanks and combat arms. The last years in Logistics. stayed in Korea as a contractor for three years after Ret. Employed by Dept of Army Civilian as the Post Transportation Officer at White Sands Missile NM. Retired again 2005 and is currently active in hunting related sports programs.
Jo Anne (Dimpfl) Schulte
Class of 1975
Navy, 5 Years
Spent all five years on the east coast. Served aboard the USS Vulcan. Worked in communications.
Class of 1975
Navy, 5 Years
Spent all five years on the east coast. Served aboard the USS Vulcan. Worked in communications.
John Philip Spanarella
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
First push into Kuwait City. P.I. and Somolia
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
First push into Kuwait City. P.I. and Somolia
John Schumacher
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Navy 1970-1976.
Colo. National Guard 1976-1978.
Army Reserve 1981-84.
Air Force JAG Corps 1986-1999.
USAF Reserve, 1999-2004.
Retired in 2004 as a Lieutenant Colonel. I was proud and honored to have served my country and my state.
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Navy 1970-1976.
Colo. National Guard 1976-1978.
Army Reserve 1981-84.
Air Force JAG Corps 1986-1999.
USAF Reserve, 1999-2004.
Retired in 2004 as a Lieutenant Colonel. I was proud and honored to have served my country and my state.
Jon Papineau
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
Combat field operator, Co.A, 5th BN, 19th Special Forces Group ABN.
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
Combat field operator, Co.A, 5th BN, 19th Special Forces Group ABN.
Jose A Morales
Class of 2004
Navy, 8 Years
U.S Navy Corpsman
3yrs Marines
5yrs Hospital
Class of 2004
Navy, 8 Years
U.S Navy Corpsman
3yrs Marines
5yrs Hospital
Keith Hoover
Class of 1999
Navy, 15 Years
USS Nimitz CVN 68, Air Dept Div V1 2000 - 2004.
MOMAU 11, NWS Charleston, SC 2004 - 2007.
NOSC DENVER, EM DET D 2008 - 2015.
OIF (Iraq) 2003
OEF (Afghanistan) 2003 and 2011
Class of 1999
Navy, 15 Years
USS Nimitz CVN 68, Air Dept Div V1 2000 - 2004.
MOMAU 11, NWS Charleston, SC 2004 - 2007.
NOSC DENVER, EM DET D 2008 - 2015.
OIF (Iraq) 2003
OEF (Afghanistan) 2003 and 2011
Kurt Scadden
Class of 1974
Army, 5 Years
I served in Germany with 1/32 Field Artillery (Lance) from 1987 - 1989 in Hanau, and at V Corps command group from 1989 - 1992 in Frankfurt. I was involved in Desert Storm in a support role.
Class of 1974
Army, 5 Years
I served in Germany with 1/32 Field Artillery (Lance) from 1987 - 1989 in Hanau, and at V Corps command group from 1989 - 1992 in Frankfurt. I was involved in Desert Storm in a support role.
Larry Hubner
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served worldwide. Retired from the USAF in 1998. Now living in Indianapolis, IN
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served worldwide. Retired from the USAF in 1998. Now living in Indianapolis, IN
Mangai H
Class of 1989
Navy, 23 Years
Helicopter SAR swimmer/Combat SAR Crew-chief/Instructor
Class of 1989
Navy, 23 Years
Helicopter SAR swimmer/Combat SAR Crew-chief/Instructor
Mangai HoSang
Class of 1989
Navy, 23 Years
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer/Combat Search and Rescue Crew-chief
Class of 1989
Navy, 23 Years
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer/Combat Search and Rescue Crew-chief
Mike Salisbury
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Viet Nam veteran. Deep draft navigator. Trans-Pac navigator. Gunnery Officer. Served on USS Mathews, AKA-96. Been in and out of every dirtwater port between Cam Ranh Bay and Yokosuka. Spent lots of time between Da Nang and Cua Viet delivering supplies to the Seabees and Marines.
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Viet Nam veteran. Deep draft navigator. Trans-Pac navigator. Gunnery Officer. Served on USS Mathews, AKA-96. Been in and out of every dirtwater port between Cam Ranh Bay and Yokosuka. Spent lots of time between Da Nang and Cua Viet delivering supplies to the Seabees and Marines.
Milton Holm
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator. Flew S2Fs. Vietnam Vet. Died in 2015.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator. Flew S2Fs. Vietnam Vet. Died in 2015.
Nerine Pete
Class of 1990
Army, 19 Years
Served as an Administrative Specialist and currently as a Transportation/Logistics Officer. I have served three tours in Iraq and looking forward to retirement.
Class of 1990
Army, 19 Years
Served as an Administrative Specialist and currently as a Transportation/Logistics Officer. I have served three tours in Iraq and looking forward to retirement.
Patty Sheehan-murphy
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy 1972-1979 then joined USAF Reserved and ret 1992 as Capt/ fly nurse
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy 1972-1979 then joined USAF Reserved and ret 1992 as Capt/ fly nurse
Paul C. Schmidt
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
1982-1985 Navy - MM3 Nuclear Power Plant Operator, 1985-1990 Army - SGT Satellite Controller, 1995 - 2008 Navy CPO Intel Analyst
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
1982-1985 Navy - MM3 Nuclear Power Plant Operator, 1985-1990 Army - SGT Satellite Controller, 1995 - 2008 Navy CPO Intel Analyst
Richard Caldwell
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Comm computers, tactical air control, AFSOC, NATO,NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Comm computers, tactical air control, AFSOC, NATO,NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain
RICHARD G CLINE
Class of 1982
Navy, 12 Years
uss kansas city uss nimitz ctf 72
OS 2 rank
Class of 1982
Navy, 12 Years
uss kansas city uss nimitz ctf 72
OS 2 rank
Rick Bender
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Served in Chu Lai Vietnam, MCAS Beaufort (SC) LTA Santa Ana (CA), MCAS Kaneohe (HI), MCAS New River (NC).
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Served in Chu Lai Vietnam, MCAS Beaufort (SC) LTA Santa Ana (CA), MCAS Kaneohe (HI), MCAS New River (NC).
Scott M. Van Ness
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF, 1985-2006. Retired Lt Col.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF, 1985-2006. Retired Lt Col.
Sharie Yellowhair
Class of 1996
Army, 8 Years
Served eight years as a Chemical Ops Specialist. Was apart of the Iraq Invastion in 2003.
Class of 1996
Army, 8 Years
Served eight years as a Chemical Ops Specialist. Was apart of the Iraq Invastion in 2003.
skeeter rains
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
infantry and also served in recon as a sniper
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
infantry and also served in recon as a sniper
Thomas Schmall
Class of 1995
Coast Guard, 16 Years
Procurement Officer, Stationed in : Kodiak, AK; Astoria, OR; San Jose, CA; Petaluma, CA; Belle Chasse, LA; New Orleans, LA
Class of 1995
Coast Guard, 16 Years
Procurement Officer, Stationed in : Kodiak, AK; Astoria, OR; San Jose, CA; Petaluma, CA; Belle Chasse, LA; New Orleans, LA
Thomas Schmall
Class of 1995
Coast Guard, 14 Years
Storekeeper 1st Class Petty officer, previously stationed in Belle Chasse, LA, Petaluma, CA, San Jose, CA, Astoria, OR, Kodiak, AK, and Cape May NJ.
Class of 1995
Coast Guard, 14 Years
Storekeeper 1st Class Petty officer, previously stationed in Belle Chasse, LA, Petaluma, CA, San Jose, CA, Astoria, OR, Kodiak, AK, and Cape May NJ.
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Our Aurora Central 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 Aurora Central High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Aurora are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!