C A Johnson High School Alumni
Columbia, South Carolina (SC)
Recent Members
| Anna Shelton Anna Shelton | 1960 |
| Janice Myers | 1978 |
| Jimmy Jimmy Gillie | 1980 |
| Lindsey Wilson | 1985 |
| Lorrie Harrington | 1980 |
| Paul Paul Wilson | 1972 |
| Roosevelt Roosevelt Alonzo Samuel | 1965 |
| Terrell Lee | 2008 |
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
Anthony Jones Sampson
Class of 1996
Air Force, 10 Years
A 2000 Graduate of the Air Force Academy and still counting
Class of 1996
Air Force, 10 Years
A 2000 Graduate of the Air Force Academy and still counting
Anthony Sulton
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired master sergeant with 24 yrs in. First 6 as a Security Policemen (SP) and 18 yrs in Communications. Served in Korea, Spain, Japan, Egypt, the Pentagon, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Currently serving as an Air Force Civilian for past 8 yrs.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired master sergeant with 24 yrs in. First 6 as a Security Policemen (SP) and 18 yrs in Communications. Served in Korea, Spain, Japan, Egypt, the Pentagon, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Currently serving as an Air Force Civilian for past 8 yrs.
Audrey Thompson
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
42A Human Resource Thanks to C.A. Johnson & Col Walter Watson and Ssgt Adger for preparing me for my future and awesome career... HORNET PRIDE!!!
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
42A Human Resource Thanks to C.A. Johnson & Col Walter Watson and Ssgt Adger for preparing me for my future and awesome career... HORNET PRIDE!!!
Brenda Barr-Smith
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Service includes Active Army and Army Reserves, retiring in 1993. Retired as SFC, Administrative Supervisor. Performed tours in Alabama, Arizona, Japan, and Fort Jackson.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Service includes Active Army and Army Reserves, retiring in 1993. Retired as SFC, Administrative Supervisor. Performed tours in Alabama, Arizona, Japan, and Fort Jackson.
Charles E. Clark
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force Logistics Officer. Visited 49 states,(will visit my final state ( Iowa), this year; also visited 15 countries.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force Logistics Officer. Visited 49 states,(will visit my final state ( Iowa), this year; also visited 15 countries.
CW3 Tyron N. McCoy
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Served (Twenty Four years active Military ,And as a Miltary civilian Employee) Airborne, Infantry, Special Forces (5th Special group Viet Nam Two tours). U.S.Army Drill Instructor,I was given a direct commissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer Serving as the Property Accountable officer,For the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division, And Fort Gordon, Ga.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Served (Twenty Four years active Military ,And as a Miltary civilian Employee) Airborne, Infantry, Special Forces (5th Special group Viet Nam Two tours). U.S.Army Drill Instructor,I was given a direct commissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer Serving as the Property Accountable officer,For the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division, And Fort Gordon, Ga.
Dexter Campbell
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
PROVIDE THE WARFIGHTERS WITH ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY, ENGAGE, AND DESTROY THE ENEMY IN COMBAT
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
PROVIDE THE WARFIGHTERS WITH ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY, ENGAGE, AND DESTROY THE ENEMY IN COMBAT
Eddie Perry
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired SMSGT
C-130 Aircraft Loadmaster
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired SMSGT
C-130 Aircraft Loadmaster
Gregory A Washington
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Just letting folks know I sayed hello
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Just letting folks know I sayed hello
Irvin Mack
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Maintenance production supervisor
Aircraft maintenance specialist working on jetover2 aircraft, B52s, bombers, and KC135
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Maintenance production supervisor
Aircraft maintenance specialist working on jetover2 aircraft, B52s, bombers, and KC135
Ivry Moon Jr.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Major-- spent 11 enlisted and 13 commissioned--Supply Officer. Traveled to 45 States and 17 overseas countries during my military career.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Major-- spent 11 enlisted and 13 commissioned--Supply Officer. Traveled to 45 States and 17 overseas countries during my military career.
jamie praylow
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 6 Years
SGT JAMIE PRAYLOW HAS SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR THE PASS 6 YEARS HE HAS BEEN TO COMBAT 3 TIMES IN IRA AND AFGHANISTAN. HE HAS 2 COMBAT ACTION RIBBONS AND MANY OTHER AWARDS THAT HE HAS RECEIVED IN HIS TOUR OF DUTY.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 6 Years
SGT JAMIE PRAYLOW HAS SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR THE PASS 6 YEARS HE HAS BEEN TO COMBAT 3 TIMES IN IRA AND AFGHANISTAN. HE HAS 2 COMBAT ACTION RIBBONS AND MANY OTHER AWARDS THAT HE HAS RECEIVED IN HIS TOUR OF DUTY.
Juan Cruz
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
3 yrs as an Administrative Specialist with tours in South Carolina and Germany; 2 years as a Combat Medic with tour in Louisiana; remaining years in Louisiana, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Alaska, Washington, and New York; honorably retired as a Senior Medical Noncommissioned Officer.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
3 yrs as an Administrative Specialist with tours in South Carolina and Germany; 2 years as a Combat Medic with tour in Louisiana; remaining years in Louisiana, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Alaska, Washington, and New York; honorably retired as a Senior Medical Noncommissioned Officer.
Kenny Thomas
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served as Military Policeman, Infrantryman and Operation Chief in Operation IraqI Freedom.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served as Military Policeman, Infrantryman and Operation Chief in Operation IraqI Freedom.
LaDoris Hughey
Class of 2002
Air Force, 8 Years
I am a member of the U.S.Air Force. i graduated May 2001. I am in administrative career field.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 8 Years
I am a member of the U.S.Air Force. i graduated May 2001. I am in administrative career field.
Melvin E. Stewart
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Telecommunications Specialist - 1973-1977.
Command and Control Specialist - 1977-1996
Security Management, Operations and Training Management
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Telecommunications Specialist - 1973-1977.
Command and Control Specialist - 1977-1996
Security Management, Operations and Training Management
Melvin T. Whittenburg
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Army Major. Last assignment was the Defense Energy Support Center's Fuel Project Manager for Fuel Distribution in support of the War on Terrorism. Previous assignments: Department of the Army (Pentagon), served on the Chief of Staff of the Army Staff as the Army's Benchmarking / Best Practice Officer. Middle East Fuel Operations Officer, the Defense Energy Support Center's. US Army's Training With Industry Participant (Selected from among 5,000 applicants) to Exxon Oil Corporation. Several other Fuel Officer assignments, to include: Aide de Camp to US Air Force General, the Gulf War, Balkans War, Bosnia, and Panama Invasion.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Army Major. Last assignment was the Defense Energy Support Center's Fuel Project Manager for Fuel Distribution in support of the War on Terrorism. Previous assignments: Department of the Army (Pentagon), served on the Chief of Staff of the Army Staff as the Army's Benchmarking / Best Practice Officer. Middle East Fuel Operations Officer, the Defense Energy Support Center's. US Army's Training With Industry Participant (Selected from among 5,000 applicants) to Exxon Oil Corporation. Several other Fuel Officer assignments, to include: Aide de Camp to US Air Force General, the Gulf War, Balkans War, Bosnia, and Panama Invasion.
Oscar L. McIntosh
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from teh U.S. Air Force in 1992 and relocated back to Columbia from Las Vegas, Nv
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from teh U.S. Air Force in 1992 and relocated back to Columbia from Las Vegas, Nv
Rev. Dr. Harry L. Williams
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired NavyChief Petty Officer (Enlisted Service Warfare) 1997
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired NavyChief Petty Officer (Enlisted Service Warfare) 1997
Robert Brown
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Charleston AFB, SC 1963-65
Chambley AB, France 1965-66
Lakenheath AB, England 1966-67
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Charleston AFB, SC 1963-65
Chambley AB, France 1965-66
Lakenheath AB, England 1966-67
ROGER DAVID ROBINSON
Class of 1989
Army, 7 Years
88M Operation Enduring Freedom soldier. 2 Tours in Afghanistan. Suffered a T.B.I from I.E.D explosions while gunning for convoy missions. Received a Combat action badge., Army Arcom, Good Conduct, Army Achievement, etc. Medically Retired Due to Injuries sustained in Afghanistan.
Class of 1989
Army, 7 Years
88M Operation Enduring Freedom soldier. 2 Tours in Afghanistan. Suffered a T.B.I from I.E.D explosions while gunning for convoy missions. Received a Combat action badge., Army Arcom, Good Conduct, Army Achievement, etc. Medically Retired Due to Injuries sustained in Afghanistan.
Ronald Gough
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
The US Logistics Group, Turkey
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
Andrews AFB, DC (3x)
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
The US Logistics Group, Turkey
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
Andrews AFB, DC (3x)
Russell Barker
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF 25 Years, Tours at Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, HQ Air Force Air Staff, 7th Air Force Korea, Tactical Air Warfare Center
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF 25 Years, Tours at Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, HQ Air Force Air Staff, 7th Air Force Korea, Tactical Air Warfare Center
Sandy Watkins
Class of 1978
Air Force, 17 Years
Fulfilled duties as an Air Force Recruiter. Challenging and quite reqwarding. Good luck in business and in life, Green Hornets!
Class of 1978
Air Force, 17 Years
Fulfilled duties as an Air Force Recruiter. Challenging and quite reqwarding. Good luck in business and in life, Green Hornets!
Sarah Gilliam Lockley
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB, Tx, Cheyenne AFB, WYO, Selfridges AFB, Mi, Howard AND, Panama Canal Zone
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB, Tx, Cheyenne AFB, WYO, Selfridges AFB, Mi, Howard AND, Panama Canal Zone
Theodore Holloway
Class of 1980
Air Force, 35 Years
35 years Active and Reserves, Aircraft Mechanic & Information Technology
Class of 1980
Air Force, 35 Years
35 years Active and Reserves, Aircraft Mechanic & Information Technology
Tommie L. Whetstone, Sr
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Drafted in 1964, I was first stationed Fort Jackson. Later I was stationed in Hawaii and deployed from my post there to serve in Vietnam where I was wounded and received the Purple Heart Heart I later returned Fort Jackson where I served as an instructor to acclimate new recruits as to what to expect in Vietnam until leaving the army as a sergeant in 1967.
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Drafted in 1964, I was first stationed Fort Jackson. Later I was stationed in Hawaii and deployed from my post there to serve in Vietnam where I was wounded and received the Purple Heart Heart I later returned Fort Jackson where I served as an instructor to acclimate new recruits as to what to expect in Vietnam until leaving the army as a sergeant in 1967.
tyron n mccoy
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
CW3 retired airborne infantry,special force drill instructor,and property accountable officer
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
CW3 retired airborne infantry,special force drill instructor,and property accountable officer
Ursula Brabham
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
I am currently stationed in Birmingham, AL. I have been here for 4 yrs. I love my job and I would like to thank CAJohnson AFJROTC for helping me prepare for my future. Thank you!
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
I am currently stationed in Birmingham, AL. I have been here for 4 yrs. I love my job and I would like to thank CAJohnson AFJROTC for helping me prepare for my future. Thank you!
Winston Husband
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years of service in the supply field. Also served as a trainer/student training advisor for latin american students at IAAFA.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years of service in the supply field. Also served as a trainer/student training advisor for latin american students at IAAFA.
ZebedeeThomas
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years of distinguished and dedicated service form the U.S. Navy. Relocated back to Columbia in 2006.
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years of distinguished and dedicated service form the U.S. Navy. Relocated back to Columbia in 2006.
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School News
Class of 2002 - Ten Year Reunion
Dear C. A. Johnson Class of 2002,
Our ten year class reunion is quickly approaching!! We are excited to s...
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Our C A Johnson 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 C A Johnson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Columbia are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!