Casa Roble High School Alumni
Orangevale, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Chelsie Palmer | 2000 |
| Floyd Henley | 1982 |
| Janet Ram | 1984 |
| Julia Cockrell | 1992 |
| Kristoffer Buccola Kristoffer Buccola | 1997 |
| Michele Holmes | 1975 |
| Stacy Stacy Gudel | 1998 |
| Stephanie Hewlett | 2017 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
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Honored Military Alumni
1SG Dan M. Gardner
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Was in for 24years Was everything the Army had retired at Fort Carson in 1994. I was stationed at Fort Dix NJ, fort Benning GA, Fort Lewis, WA VNam, Korea, Germany D.S around the world 3 Times.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Was in for 24years Was everything the Army had retired at Fort Carson in 1994. I was stationed at Fort Dix NJ, fort Benning GA, Fort Lewis, WA VNam, Korea, Germany D.S around the world 3 Times.
Antonio Gold
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I served in the United States Marine Corps, from 1978 thru 1984. I maintain the ideal, "Once a Marine, always a Marine." I entered the Corps following graduation from CRHS and a brief summer vacation. I traveled the world, an opportunity many people never get. I served a great deal of my carreer at Camp Pendleton, the Far East, and Central America. I received an honorable discharge at the rank of Sergeant.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I served in the United States Marine Corps, from 1978 thru 1984. I maintain the ideal, "Once a Marine, always a Marine." I entered the Corps following graduation from CRHS and a brief summer vacation. I traveled the world, an opportunity many people never get. I served a great deal of my carreer at Camp Pendleton, the Far East, and Central America. I received an honorable discharge at the rank of Sergeant.
Bryan Wood
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Traffic Controller, served in 1 st gulf war, Bosnia twice, Iraq and Afghanistan
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Traffic Controller, served in 1 st gulf war, Bosnia twice, Iraq and Afghanistan
Charles L. Erickson Jr
Class of 1976
Army, 12 Years
Desert Storm (rotor head) Veteran with 101st Airborne Division-Two tours with 101st
Tour of Duty with Special Ops
Class of 1976
Army, 12 Years
Desert Storm (rotor head) Veteran with 101st Airborne Division-Two tours with 101st
Tour of Duty with Special Ops
David Cardelle Woods III
Class of 2013
Air Force Reserves, 6 Years
Served in the Air Force as an Intelligence Specialist reaching the rank of SSgt. Served half of the enlistment under active duty and became a government contractor further supporting operations in Afghanistan. Special thanks to Mrs. Burright, the ROTC staff for their insight, and all other faculty involved.
Class of 2013
Air Force Reserves, 6 Years
Served in the Air Force as an Intelligence Specialist reaching the rank of SSgt. Served half of the enlistment under active duty and became a government contractor further supporting operations in Afghanistan. Special thanks to Mrs. Burright, the ROTC staff for their insight, and all other faculty involved.
David E Woodworth Jr.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Seved aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, USS John F. Kennedy, Uss Stark, USS Cimmeron. After 22 years of service Retired July 2005.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Seved aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, USS John F. Kennedy, Uss Stark, USS Cimmeron. After 22 years of service Retired July 2005.
David Woodworth Jr
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
I joined the Navy a year after graduation and retired in 2003
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
I joined the Navy a year after graduation and retired in 2003
DRILL SGT Jeffrey Allen Meier
Class of 2006
Army, 18 Years
I am currently a Drill Sgt at FT Benning GA 11B Been in the army for 18 year's been deployed 3 tours have a beautiful wife Sorina and 8 children who come from a strong military back ground my next station is my indefinite
Class of 2006
Army, 18 Years
I am currently a Drill Sgt at FT Benning GA 11B Been in the army for 18 year's been deployed 3 tours have a beautiful wife Sorina and 8 children who come from a strong military back ground my next station is my indefinite
Gary Freeman
Class of 1971
Army, 8 Years
I began my military service during the Viet Nam conflict where I served in the infantry. I later went into the medical field where I trained and worked as a Behavioral Science Specialist.
Class of 1971
Army, 8 Years
I began my military service during the Viet Nam conflict where I served in the infantry. I later went into the medical field where I trained and worked as a Behavioral Science Specialist.
Gary L Dixon
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
I served in the Air Force from 1978 - 1984.
I was slated to be a firefighter, but 3 weeks before my enlistment date. My recruter calls to inform me that my slot in fire science tech school wouldnt be avalible to me untill feb 79. . So I would have had to do an delay enlistment of about 9 months. i said i might talk my self out of enlisting in 9 months. He knew I wasnt kidding. I wasnt an easy sale to begin with. Then the salesman went to work. By the time iI hung up the phone. I went from a fireman to a cop. And. I had less than 3 hours to get my self to the bus for Oakand. Because my new career field was in critical status. There were a couple perks. 2 stripes out of basic. And they let me choose my first duty assignment.. What was I thinking.Pease AFB New Hampshire. I tested for promotion made E-5 in less than 3 years.But because not enough time in service. if I wanted it I had to extend 23 months.. And then they even sweetened the deal. My next assignment would be McClellan Afb. What a country. And even now I would not change a thing. The 6 years I spent in our Military. Was 6 of the best years of my life. .
Class of 1977
Air Force, 6 Years
I served in the Air Force from 1978 - 1984.
I was slated to be a firefighter, but 3 weeks before my enlistment date. My recruter calls to inform me that my slot in fire science tech school wouldnt be avalible to me untill feb 79. . So I would have had to do an delay enlistment of about 9 months. i said i might talk my self out of enlisting in 9 months. He knew I wasnt kidding. I wasnt an easy sale to begin with. Then the salesman went to work. By the time iI hung up the phone. I went from a fireman to a cop. And. I had less than 3 hours to get my self to the bus for Oakand. Because my new career field was in critical status. There were a couple perks. 2 stripes out of basic. And they let me choose my first duty assignment.. What was I thinking.Pease AFB New Hampshire. I tested for promotion made E-5 in less than 3 years.But because not enough time in service. if I wanted it I had to extend 23 months.. And then they even sweetened the deal. My next assignment would be McClellan Afb. What a country. And even now I would not change a thing. The 6 years I spent in our Military. Was 6 of the best years of my life. .
Gary Rowe
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Attached to VA155 Attack Squadron stationed in Lemoore,Ca. Westpac cruise in 1973 on the aircraft carrier Oriskany (CVA-34).
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Attached to VA155 Attack Squadron stationed in Lemoore,Ca. Westpac cruise in 1973 on the aircraft carrier Oriskany (CVA-34).
Geoff Hegdahl
Class of 1989
National Guard, 3 Years
joined the National Guard after 9/11. volunteered for Iraq. served as machine gunner during elections combat ops included Baghdad, Al Mahmudiyah.
Class of 1989
National Guard, 3 Years
joined the National Guard after 9/11. volunteered for Iraq. served as machine gunner during elections combat ops included Baghdad, Al Mahmudiyah.
Jeff Wilson
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
I joined the Army in Oct. of 1989 as a Infantry Soldier. Served with 7th ID at Ft. Ord, CA. from 1990 to 1993. Transfered to Ft. Carson, CO. and served with the 4th ID from 1993 to 1996. I then went to the Recruiter COurse and became a Recruiter in Newport Beach, CA. from 1996 to 1999. I then went back to being a Infantry Soldier and served at Ft Hoiod, TX. from 1999 to 2001. I came back into Recruiting in 2001 and work out of the Los Angeles Recruiting Bn. until 2007. In 2007 I transfered to the Reno Recruiting Station where I currently stand. Looking to retire in Oct. 2011.
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
I joined the Army in Oct. of 1989 as a Infantry Soldier. Served with 7th ID at Ft. Ord, CA. from 1990 to 1993. Transfered to Ft. Carson, CO. and served with the 4th ID from 1993 to 1996. I then went to the Recruiter COurse and became a Recruiter in Newport Beach, CA. from 1996 to 1999. I then went back to being a Infantry Soldier and served at Ft Hoiod, TX. from 1999 to 2001. I came back into Recruiting in 2001 and work out of the Los Angeles Recruiting Bn. until 2007. In 2007 I transfered to the Reno Recruiting Station where I currently stand. Looking to retire in Oct. 2011.
Jeffrey meier
Class of 2006
Army, 18 Years
I’m the proud father of 8 beautiful kids 4 girls 4 boys and I am currently a Drill Sgt at Fort Benning / Moore I been in 18 years and deployed 3 combat tours I plan to do 20-25 years
Class of 2006
Army, 18 Years
I’m the proud father of 8 beautiful kids 4 girls 4 boys and I am currently a Drill Sgt at Fort Benning / Moore I been in 18 years and deployed 3 combat tours I plan to do 20-25 years
Jennifer Tommasi (Weatherhead)
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
Medical Specialist; deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 under the 101st Airborne and 44th; worked in several aspects of medicine, nursing and trauma
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
Medical Specialist; deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 under the 101st Airborne and 44th; worked in several aspects of medicine, nursing and trauma
Jim Broadwater
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired LCDR Surface Warfare Officer, Chief Engineer.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired LCDR Surface Warfare Officer, Chief Engineer.
Jimmy L. Byrum
Class of 1984
Air Force, 12 Years
1984-1996, Active Duty 6 years, Active Reserve 6 years 323 ABG and 940 CES
Class of 1984
Air Force, 12 Years
1984-1996, Active Duty 6 years, Active Reserve 6 years 323 ABG and 940 CES
John D Guttenberg
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Drafted in1972, served mainly in Armor branch (tanks) at duty station around the world. Retired at Fort Carson, CO as a Sergeant Major in 1993.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Drafted in1972, served mainly in Armor branch (tanks) at duty station around the world. Retired at Fort Carson, CO as a Sergeant Major in 1993.
John T. Ormsby
Class of 1980
Navy, 11 Years
Enlisted in Sept 1980 and was Medically Discharged in May 1991. I was stationed on many ships and at many different Shore and Afloat Commands. I was a Boatswains Mate and about to be frocked as a BM1 (E-6) at the time of my discharge. I was injured in Desert Storm and have been totally disabled eber since. I also worked as Assistant Cheif Master At Arms at places like Naval Base Long Beach and Treasure Island.
Class of 1980
Navy, 11 Years
Enlisted in Sept 1980 and was Medically Discharged in May 1991. I was stationed on many ships and at many different Shore and Afloat Commands. I was a Boatswains Mate and about to be frocked as a BM1 (E-6) at the time of my discharge. I was injured in Desert Storm and have been totally disabled eber since. I also worked as Assistant Cheif Master At Arms at places like Naval Base Long Beach and Treasure Island.
Judy (Baca) Gregory
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Went into the Air Force 1978. Served 4 years as an Aircraft Mechanic working on C-9 Medivac planes in Frankfurt, W. Germany.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Went into the Air Force 1978. Served 4 years as an Aircraft Mechanic working on C-9 Medivac planes in Frankfurt, W. Germany.
Karen (Lyons) Stephens
Class of 1997
Air Force, 15 Years
Spent 13 years active duty as an Aerospace ground equipment maintenance technician living in multiple places to include Elmendorf AFB AK, Holloman AFB NM, Osan AB, South Korea and Lakenheath RAF, United Kingdom. Now currently in the AF Reserves at Beale AFB.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 15 Years
Spent 13 years active duty as an Aerospace ground equipment maintenance technician living in multiple places to include Elmendorf AFB AK, Holloman AFB NM, Osan AB, South Korea and Lakenheath RAF, United Kingdom. Now currently in the AF Reserves at Beale AFB.
Kelly Moore
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1983 and spent 21 plus years serving. Retired as a Master Sergeant in 2004. Served multiple locations around the world. In fact still serving our military as a civilian employee with the National Reconaisance Office.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1983 and spent 21 plus years serving. Retired as a Master Sergeant in 2004. Served multiple locations around the world. In fact still serving our military as a civilian employee with the National Reconaisance Office.
Kevin Bennett
Class of 1977
Navy, 5 Years
Operations Specialist/Damage Control/ Fire Control 2nd Class Petty Officer (E-5) I was one of those foolish guys running to the fire when everyone else was running away from it.
Class of 1977
Navy, 5 Years
Operations Specialist/Damage Control/ Fire Control 2nd Class Petty Officer (E-5) I was one of those foolish guys running to the fire when everyone else was running away from it.
Kevin Thomas
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Captain in the US Army stationed in Ft. Stewart, Georgia with the 3rd ID (infantry division) 1st Battalion. Training to go on second tour in Iraq.
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Captain in the US Army stationed in Ft. Stewart, Georgia with the 3rd ID (infantry division) 1st Battalion. Training to go on second tour in Iraq.
Kimberly Montoya Pyle
Class of 1984
Air Force, 26 Years
6 years active duty AF, 20 years Air National Guard. Retired as E7 MSgt. 3A071 (Info Mgmt) and 5J091 (Senior Paralegal).
Class of 1984
Air Force, 26 Years
6 years active duty AF, 20 years Air National Guard. Retired as E7 MSgt. 3A071 (Info Mgmt) and 5J091 (Senior Paralegal).
Kraig Kerkenides
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Still serving as a KC-130 Aircrew Loadmaster. Presently a Gunnery Sergeant stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas. relocating to N.C. in June 2009.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Still serving as a KC-130 Aircrew Loadmaster. Presently a Gunnery Sergeant stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas. relocating to N.C. in June 2009.
Larry Wilson
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Joined the Navy right out of High School. Went to Data Processing Technician Class A school in San Diego. First duty station was in Saigon, RVN. One tour, then on to NAS North Island in San Diego. Four years active duty, 2 years reserve.
Class of 1970
Navy, 6 Years
Joined the Navy right out of High School. Went to Data Processing Technician Class A school in San Diego. First duty station was in Saigon, RVN. One tour, then on to NAS North Island in San Diego. Four years active duty, 2 years reserve.
Larry Wilson
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
NAVSUPAC Saigon, Vietnam 1970-71
NAS North Island Naval Air Station 1971-1974
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
NAVSUPAC Saigon, Vietnam 1970-71
NAS North Island Naval Air Station 1971-1974
Major Edward "Buzz" Sotelo, U.S. Army (ret.)
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Way past college, got bored so signed-up as combat Arms enlisted/NCO for 8 years, then was Commissioned an Officer for over 17 years, Special Operations Command ('SOC' AirBorne Paratrooper). Stayed in for multiple deployments 25 years, to try to keep troops alive.. Stayed in wayyy too long for own emotional good. Now, just another combat disabled Vet. thats married to a wife that compells me stay sane/alive to spend retirement pensions. Combat Bad. Too much dumbass exposure to man's insane desire for death/destruction. Worked for State in Foster Care services, to pay back having no live children. Still am crazy, and count on staying in shape to get back into uniforms and to live well past hundred!! Hope everyone from my past does the same. "Invictus" ! You old surviving duffies and duffers!! (9 DEC 2015)
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Way past college, got bored so signed-up as combat Arms enlisted/NCO for 8 years, then was Commissioned an Officer for over 17 years, Special Operations Command ('SOC' AirBorne Paratrooper). Stayed in for multiple deployments 25 years, to try to keep troops alive.. Stayed in wayyy too long for own emotional good. Now, just another combat disabled Vet. thats married to a wife that compells me stay sane/alive to spend retirement pensions. Combat Bad. Too much dumbass exposure to man's insane desire for death/destruction. Worked for State in Foster Care services, to pay back having no live children. Still am crazy, and count on staying in shape to get back into uniforms and to live well past hundred!! Hope everyone from my past does the same. "Invictus" ! You old surviving duffies and duffers!! (9 DEC 2015)
Mike Bogacz
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the Navy as Hull MaintenanceTechinican
20 years retired in 1998. Served in Desert Storm
Stationed on USS Stein,USS Gray, USS Decatur,USS Samuel Gompers and Shore Duty at Pittsburgh Pa,San Diego Ca. Live now in Mill Creek, Wa. Married wife Brooke one Son Jacob
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the Navy as Hull MaintenanceTechinican
20 years retired in 1998. Served in Desert Storm
Stationed on USS Stein,USS Gray, USS Decatur,USS Samuel Gompers and Shore Duty at Pittsburgh Pa,San Diego Ca. Live now in Mill Creek, Wa. Married wife Brooke one Son Jacob
Mike Bogacz
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from United States Navy Fair Winds and following seas
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from United States Navy Fair Winds and following seas
Mike Henry
Class of 1972
Air Force, 8 Years
Law Enforcement Specialist. Travis AFB, CA 1972-1974. John Hay Air Base, Philippines 1974-1975 with TDY to Viet Nam in March - April 1975. McChord AFB, WA 1975 to 1979.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 8 Years
Law Enforcement Specialist. Travis AFB, CA 1972-1974. John Hay Air Base, Philippines 1974-1975 with TDY to Viet Nam in March - April 1975. McChord AFB, WA 1975 to 1979.
Mike Morrill
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1976. Served as a submarine radioman for 14 years. Assisted in filming "Hunt for Red October". Last 6 years in the surface fleet. Retired in 1996 as a Chief Petty Officer (E7).
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1976. Served as a submarine radioman for 14 years. Assisted in filming "Hunt for Red October". Last 6 years in the surface fleet. Retired in 1996 as a Chief Petty Officer (E7).
Pete Tibbens
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the US Army from 25 Oct 1983 to 30 June 2006-20 plus years to include Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom!
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the US Army from 25 Oct 1983 to 30 June 2006-20 plus years to include Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom!
Pete Tibbens
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 20 plus serving in the US Army and was in the Maintenance field. Deployed to Operation Desert Storm and Operation iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 20 plus serving in the US Army and was in the Maintenance field. Deployed to Operation Desert Storm and Operation iraqi Freedom.
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Our Casa Roble 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 Casa Roble High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Orangevale are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!