Central High School Alumni
San Angelo, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Brenda Wyatt Buck | 1969 |
| Carol June Dennis Carol June Dennis | 1978 |
| James Bowa | 2021 |
| Jimmie Sue Mckeller Jimmie Sue Mckeller | 1968 |
| Jo Martinez | 1991 |
| Juan Romo | 1971 |
| Mary Lena Lopez | 1965 |
| Michael Martinez | 1990 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
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Honored Military Alumni
Albert Tijerina
Class of 1961
Air Force, 6 Years
Albert was Drum Major of the Bobcat Band at Central while Emery Bellard was beginning a march to an eventual State Championship. Albert graduated from Texas A&M in1965 where he was Drum Major of the nationally famous Texas Aggie Band. After USAF pilot training, Albert flew the B-52 until volunteering for Southeast Asia combat duty, transitioning to the CH-53 heavy lift helicopter. On 1 March 1971, flying his C-53C, "KNIFE 34," Captain Tijerina, departed Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Base to deliver Laotian troops to the, then highly classified, Lima Site 20 at Sam Thuong in northern Laos. His aircraft was hit by enemy fire while enroute, knocking out an engine, but he was able to sustain flight until reaching LS20. "KNIFE 34" crashed on landing and burst into flames. Captain Tijerina was killed in the crash. For combat actions, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, The Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 6 Years
Albert was Drum Major of the Bobcat Band at Central while Emery Bellard was beginning a march to an eventual State Championship. Albert graduated from Texas A&M in1965 where he was Drum Major of the nationally famous Texas Aggie Band. After USAF pilot training, Albert flew the B-52 until volunteering for Southeast Asia combat duty, transitioning to the CH-53 heavy lift helicopter. On 1 March 1971, flying his C-53C, "KNIFE 34," Captain Tijerina, departed Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Base to deliver Laotian troops to the, then highly classified, Lima Site 20 at Sam Thuong in northern Laos. His aircraft was hit by enemy fire while enroute, knocking out an engine, but he was able to sustain flight until reaching LS20. "KNIFE 34" crashed on landing and burst into flames. Captain Tijerina was killed in the crash. For combat actions, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, The Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo.
Angela Kelly
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
I served 5 years in the United States Air Force and I am currently serving in the United States Reserve.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
I served 5 years in the United States Air Force and I am currently serving in the United States Reserve.
Benjamin John Clouser
Class of 2004
Air Force, 1 Years
Graduated basic training on Pearl Harbor Day (7 Dec) and proceeded to my tech school at Correy Station @ Pensacola, Florida. On 20 Jun 08 I'll graduate and proceed to my first base--will stay in touch. GO AIR FORCE!
Class of 2004
Air Force, 1 Years
Graduated basic training on Pearl Harbor Day (7 Dec) and proceeded to my tech school at Correy Station @ Pensacola, Florida. On 20 Jun 08 I'll graduate and proceed to my first base--will stay in touch. GO AIR FORCE!
Carl E. Brainard
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Intelligence (Cryptology). Served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm in support of USSCENTCOM (1990-1991). Duty Stations included: Naval Security Group Activity Skaggs Island -Sonoma, CA; Naval Security Group Activity Misawa, Japan; Naval Communications Area Master Station Eastern Pacific- Wahiawa, HI; National Security Agency/Central Security Service - Ft George G. Meade, MD, onboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70); Naval Security Group Activity Denver - Buckley ANGB Aerospace Data Facility - Aurora, CO. Deployed on two Western Pacific tours onboard USS Carl Vinson.
Awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (4 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (2 awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (5 awards).
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Intelligence (Cryptology). Served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm in support of USSCENTCOM (1990-1991). Duty Stations included: Naval Security Group Activity Skaggs Island -Sonoma, CA; Naval Security Group Activity Misawa, Japan; Naval Communications Area Master Station Eastern Pacific- Wahiawa, HI; National Security Agency/Central Security Service - Ft George G. Meade, MD, onboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70); Naval Security Group Activity Denver - Buckley ANGB Aerospace Data Facility - Aurora, CO. Deployed on two Western Pacific tours onboard USS Carl Vinson.
Awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (4 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (2 awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (5 awards).
Dale Hughes
Class of 1990
National Guard, 18 Years
Served Texas Army National Guard 18 years. SSG Master Gunner M1A1, M1, M60A3 Main Battle Tank. Served in OIF 3 and ran convoy escort missions.
Class of 1990
National Guard, 18 Years
Served Texas Army National Guard 18 years. SSG Master Gunner M1A1, M1, M60A3 Main Battle Tank. Served in OIF 3 and ran convoy escort missions.
Dave Caffey
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
I was a draft dodger...I enlisted. Entered USN service at San Antonio, boot camp in San Diego, electrical naval school in San Diego then assigned to USS Hancock, CVA-19. The Hancock was a WWII aircraft carrier that was sent to the waters on Yankee station...North Viet Nam. A year and a half then back to CONUS for more training in Vallejo for electronics and radar. Assigned to the USS John R Perry home ported at Pearl Harbor. Ship assignments were off the North Korean straights for radar picket and in the northern Pacific ocean for spying on Russian ICBM missiles entering the atmosphere. Other than west coast and Hawaii ports I visited Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, several Japanese ports and Tokyo. I joined the Navy to see the world...not knowing the the world was covered 75% with water.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
I was a draft dodger...I enlisted. Entered USN service at San Antonio, boot camp in San Diego, electrical naval school in San Diego then assigned to USS Hancock, CVA-19. The Hancock was a WWII aircraft carrier that was sent to the waters on Yankee station...North Viet Nam. A year and a half then back to CONUS for more training in Vallejo for electronics and radar. Assigned to the USS John R Perry home ported at Pearl Harbor. Ship assignments were off the North Korean straights for radar picket and in the northern Pacific ocean for spying on Russian ICBM missiles entering the atmosphere. Other than west coast and Hawaii ports I visited Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, several Japanese ports and Tokyo. I joined the Navy to see the world...not knowing the the world was covered 75% with water.
Decker Lee Sanders
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20 Years
Enlisted in 1978 as a Security Specialist. Master Technical Instructor for Air Base Ground Defense and Heavy Weapons at Camp Bullis TX 1980-1984. Avionics Production Superintendent 1985-1992 at Mountain Home AFB, ID. Member of USAF Highpower Rifle Team 1988-1993; USAF Distinguished Rifleman, President's Hundred, Governor's Fifty in Texas and Idaho. Three time State Resident Highpower Rifle Champion, Idaho. Chief of Social Actions and Certified Addictions Counselor 1992-1998.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20 Years
Enlisted in 1978 as a Security Specialist. Master Technical Instructor for Air Base Ground Defense and Heavy Weapons at Camp Bullis TX 1980-1984. Avionics Production Superintendent 1985-1992 at Mountain Home AFB, ID. Member of USAF Highpower Rifle Team 1988-1993; USAF Distinguished Rifleman, President's Hundred, Governor's Fifty in Texas and Idaho. Three time State Resident Highpower Rifle Champion, Idaho. Chief of Social Actions and Certified Addictions Counselor 1992-1998.
Dewayne Wolf
Class of 1987
Army, 10 Years
Served in the Infantry for 7 years upon graduating from Central high. He left the Army to pursue a masters degree in Theology and served as a senior pastor for 15 years before returning to the Army as a Chaplain.
Class of 1987
Army, 10 Years
Served in the Infantry for 7 years upon graduating from Central high. He left the Army to pursue a masters degree in Theology and served as a senior pastor for 15 years before returning to the Army as a Chaplain.
Edwin Eugene Lawrence
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
105 self-propelled howitzers, fire direction center, based Fort Hood 2 1/2 years; Ft. Stewart, GA during Cuban crisis; discharged as Spec. 4; served Aug. '61-Aug. '64
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
105 self-propelled howitzers, fire direction center, based Fort Hood 2 1/2 years; Ft. Stewart, GA during Cuban crisis; discharged as Spec. 4; served Aug. '61-Aug. '64
Elizabeth Yvonne Moran-Madden
Class of 1998
Navy, 9 Years
Boatswains Mate Second Class; served onboard the USS Oldendorf DD 972, USS John C. Stennis CVN 74 and USS Bover LPD 4; also served at one shore duty, Deep Submergence Unit
Class of 1998
Navy, 9 Years
Boatswains Mate Second Class; served onboard the USS Oldendorf DD 972, USS John C. Stennis CVN 74 and USS Bover LPD 4; also served at one shore duty, Deep Submergence Unit
fernando barboza
Class of 1990
Army, 19 Years
artillery branch, deployments to all theaters, currently stationed at the national training center in california as an observer/controller
Class of 1990
Army, 19 Years
artillery branch, deployments to all theaters, currently stationed at the national training center in california as an observer/controller
Jack Thormahlen
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Spent 3 of 4 years on diesel submarines 92)
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Spent 3 of 4 years on diesel submarines 92)
Jennifer Peterson
Class of 2002
Navy, 3 Years
Is currently serving in Bremerton, WA after compleating a two year tour in Okinawa, Japan.
Class of 2002
Navy, 3 Years
Is currently serving in Bremerton, WA after compleating a two year tour in Okinawa, Japan.
Jim Brewer
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Vietnam, Desert Storm and numerous deployments world-wide.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Vietnam, Desert Storm and numerous deployments world-wide.
John H. Bonner
Class of 1963
Air Force, 21 Years
"Gimme a gun, we're rollin' in hot !"
Class of 1963
Air Force, 21 Years
"Gimme a gun, we're rollin' in hot !"
Jose Perales
Class of 1994
Air Force, 2 Years
Currently at Barksdale AFB serving as Lead Meteorologist with the 26 Operational Weather Squadron.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 2 Years
Currently at Barksdale AFB serving as Lead Meteorologist with the 26 Operational Weather Squadron.
JUAN ALVAREZ
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 13 Years
INFANTRYMAN WITH GOLF CO. 2BN 1ST MAR. IN CALIFORNIA FROM 94-98. LOGISTICS NCO WITH VMFA-112 IN FT WORTH FROM 99-07. RESERVE SUPPORT UNIT AT QUANTICO, VA AT THE TIME
Class of 1994
Marine Corps, 13 Years
INFANTRYMAN WITH GOLF CO. 2BN 1ST MAR. IN CALIFORNIA FROM 94-98. LOGISTICS NCO WITH VMFA-112 IN FT WORTH FROM 99-07. RESERVE SUPPORT UNIT AT QUANTICO, VA AT THE TIME
Kelli Evans (Lewis)
Class of 2006
Air Force, 5 Years
Fitness Specialist-5 yrs service- 1 tour to Kiwait
Class of 2006
Air Force, 5 Years
Fitness Specialist-5 yrs service- 1 tour to Kiwait
Kelly King
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Served 1 yr, 3 months . Honorable discharge due to medical complications.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Served 1 yr, 3 months . Honorable discharge due to medical complications.
Michael Allen Phinney
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
I spent 22 1/2 years in the Navy. Retired as a Senior Chief Yeoman (AW/SW). Tours included: USS BRISCOE (DD 977) (Plank Owner); Goodfellow AFB Navy Detachment (Plank Owner); USS PROTEUS (AS 19), Guam; Naval Master Communication Station, Guam; Headquarters U.S. Space Command, Colorado Springs, CO (Plank Owner); VP-40 Moffett Field CA; Chief of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC Community Manager; VS-31 Jacksonville, FL. Retired in November of 1999.
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
I spent 22 1/2 years in the Navy. Retired as a Senior Chief Yeoman (AW/SW). Tours included: USS BRISCOE (DD 977) (Plank Owner); Goodfellow AFB Navy Detachment (Plank Owner); USS PROTEUS (AS 19), Guam; Naval Master Communication Station, Guam; Headquarters U.S. Space Command, Colorado Springs, CO (Plank Owner); VP-40 Moffett Field CA; Chief of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC Community Manager; VS-31 Jacksonville, FL. Retired in November of 1999.
Michael Tolan
Class of 2006
Army, 1 Years
Stationed at Ft. Polk, LA. 4BDE 10MTN ID A BTRY 5/25 FA. Deployed to Iraq as of 11/25/07.
Class of 2006
Army, 1 Years
Stationed at Ft. Polk, LA. 4BDE 10MTN ID A BTRY 5/25 FA. Deployed to Iraq as of 11/25/07.
Michelle (Manning) Evans
Class of 1988
Air Force, 14 Years
I'm stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC, working as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. I've been in the AF for 14 years and it has been the best experience ever! Currently waiting to pin on my SMSgt stripe on 1 Mar 09.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 14 Years
I'm stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC, working as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. I've been in the AF for 14 years and it has been the best experience ever! Currently waiting to pin on my SMSgt stripe on 1 Mar 09.
Michelle McAuley (Warren)
Class of 1985
Air Force, 17 Years
Contracting Officer; mulitple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, & upcoming Afghanistan; living near Seattle WA
Class of 1985
Air Force, 17 Years
Contracting Officer; mulitple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, & upcoming Afghanistan; living near Seattle WA
Pam McLaren
Class of 1978
Air Force, 3 Years
Was a Firefighter in the USAF. Loved it!
Class of 1978
Air Force, 3 Years
Was a Firefighter in the USAF. Loved it!
Patrick R. Park
Class of 2005
Air Force, 1 Years
Currently stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, and works at Wilford Hall Hospital, at Labor and Delivery as a medical technician.
Class of 2005
Air Force, 1 Years
Currently stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, and works at Wilford Hall Hospital, at Labor and Delivery as a medical technician.
Robert Sheridan
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 20+ yers Air Force Medic;
Assignments: Lackland AFB (WIlford Hall)
Moody AFB
Incirlik AB, Turkey
Keesler AFB
Altus AFB
Robins AFB
Multiple deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, etc.
Iraq Veteran- Member of the First USAF team to set-up Air Force Theatre Hospital in a designated Combat zone.
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 20+ yers Air Force Medic;
Assignments: Lackland AFB (WIlford Hall)
Moody AFB
Incirlik AB, Turkey
Keesler AFB
Altus AFB
Robins AFB
Multiple deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, etc.
Iraq Veteran- Member of the First USAF team to set-up Air Force Theatre Hospital in a designated Combat zone.
Ron Ward
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
24 Years service in the USAF. Retired in 2004. Stationed in Okinawa, Washington, Florida. Visited the Phillippines, Korea, Austrailia, Canada.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
24 Years service in the USAF. Retired in 2004. Stationed in Okinawa, Washington, Florida. Visited the Phillippines, Korea, Austrailia, Canada.
Scott Weatherman
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as Aircraft Electrician on B-52 H models at Barksdale AFB from 1999 till 2003; then as a Chaplain's Assistant at Lackland AFB from 2003 till 2007. Honorably Discharged with one 5 month tour to Kirkuk Iraq in the summer of 2005.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as Aircraft Electrician on B-52 H models at Barksdale AFB from 1999 till 2003; then as a Chaplain's Assistant at Lackland AFB from 2003 till 2007. Honorably Discharged with one 5 month tour to Kirkuk Iraq in the summer of 2005.
Stanley Shaw
Class of 1973
Air Force, 2 Years
Was a member of the 4th Mobile Combat Communications Squadron out of Altus, OK.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 2 Years
Was a member of the 4th Mobile Combat Communications Squadron out of Altus, OK.
Terry Halbardier
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
Electronics Technician; duty aboard USS Liberty during Arab-Israeli "Six Day War"... Silver Star.
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
Electronics Technician; duty aboard USS Liberty during Arab-Israeli "Six Day War"... Silver Star.
Terry Halbardier
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Citation to Accompany the Award of the SILVER STAR: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to James Terry Halbardier, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), on 8 June 1967. The U.S.S. LIBERTY was attacked by Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea on the fourth day of the SIX DAY WAR. Petty Officer Halbardier, without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, fearlessly and repeatedly exposed himself to overwhelming rocket and machinegun fire to repair a damaged antenna in an open deck area during heavy aerial attacks. Aware that all of the ship's transmitting antennas had been destroyed and that communication with higher authority depended upon antenna repair, Petty Officer Halbardier risked his life to run connecting coaxial cable across open decks from the antenna to the main transmitter room. His efforts allowed the ship to establish communications with distant elements of the SIXTH Fleet and call for assistance. Despite being wounded, Petty Officer Halbardier ignored his injuries until the antenna had been repaired and the call for help had been received and acknowledged. His courageous actions were critical in alerting distant Navy commanders to the ship's need for assistance and were instrumental in saving the ship and hundreds of lives. Petty Officer Halbardier's outstanding display of decisive leadership, unrelenting perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Citation to Accompany the Award of the SILVER STAR: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to James Terry Halbardier, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), on 8 June 1967. The U.S.S. LIBERTY was attacked by Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea on the fourth day of the SIX DAY WAR. Petty Officer Halbardier, without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, fearlessly and repeatedly exposed himself to overwhelming rocket and machinegun fire to repair a damaged antenna in an open deck area during heavy aerial attacks. Aware that all of the ship's transmitting antennas had been destroyed and that communication with higher authority depended upon antenna repair, Petty Officer Halbardier risked his life to run connecting coaxial cable across open decks from the antenna to the main transmitter room. His efforts allowed the ship to establish communications with distant elements of the SIXTH Fleet and call for assistance. Despite being wounded, Petty Officer Halbardier ignored his injuries until the antenna had been repaired and the call for help had been received and acknowledged. His courageous actions were critical in alerting distant Navy commanders to the ship's need for assistance and were instrumental in saving the ship and hundreds of lives. Petty Officer Halbardier's outstanding display of decisive leadership, unrelenting perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Tiofilo V. Dominguez
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army 4 years. Basic Training & A.I.T. as a Vehicle Mechanic and Generator repair at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. One year in Korea, Camp Humphery. 3 years at Ft. Bragg, NC
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army 4 years. Basic Training & A.I.T. as a Vehicle Mechanic and Generator repair at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. One year in Korea, Camp Humphery. 3 years at Ft. Bragg, NC
Willard (Billy) Green
Class of 1984
Air Force, 2 Years
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in 4507th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 507th Forward Air Control Wing Shaw Air Force Base, SC 85-87.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 2 Years
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in 4507th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 507th Forward Air Control Wing Shaw Air Force Base, SC 85-87.
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