Coconino High School Alumni
Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)

Recent Members
James Stufoso | 2010 |
Janet Everett | 1970 |
Lance Ingerson | 2015 |
Lucinda Lambdin | 1987 |
Malik Dillingham | 1990 |
Margaret Post | 1971 |
Sherri Martine | 1983 |
Thomas Bolender | 1971 |
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 Coconino High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Panthers lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni


Blaine Evans
Class of 1982
Navy, 5 Years
I served during the fist gulf war. Also did two medateranian tours. I also am the Plank owner of the USS Vella Gulf CG72
Class of 1982
Navy, 5 Years
I served during the fist gulf war. Also did two medateranian tours. I also am the Plank owner of the USS Vella Gulf CG72

Bob Centner
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 5 Years
USMC 5 Years
Army National Guard 10 years
Active Guard Reserve for AZ 18 years
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 5 Years
USMC 5 Years
Army National Guard 10 years
Active Guard Reserve for AZ 18 years

Chris Reid
Class of 1996
Air Force, 6 Years
2 Deployments to Afghanistan and 1 to Al-Udeid as Ground Radar Technician
Class of 1996
Air Force, 6 Years
2 Deployments to Afghanistan and 1 to Al-Udeid as Ground Radar Technician

Danielle (Hoelzel) LaPell
Class of 1977
Navy, 5 Years
Aircrew Survival Technician Beeville Tx VT 25, Glenview Il VP-60, and Aircrew VR-51
Class of 1977
Navy, 5 Years
Aircrew Survival Technician Beeville Tx VT 25, Glenview Il VP-60, and Aircrew VR-51

David Hawthorne
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Actually, I joined in nov. 1974 and was trained as a field diesel mechanic and was assigned to 2nd. battalion 9th. Marines as logistic support during evacuation of Cambodia. Served on various naval vessels and got to see alot of the pacific. Spent a couple of years with the National Guard while I attended N.A.U.
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Actually, I joined in nov. 1974 and was trained as a field diesel mechanic and was assigned to 2nd. battalion 9th. Marines as logistic support during evacuation of Cambodia. Served on various naval vessels and got to see alot of the pacific. Spent a couple of years with the National Guard while I attended N.A.U.

Deanna Szopinski
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
I loved the service! If I could have gone the full 20 would have. I have almost 6 active and 10 years reserve. Very proud of my service and anyone else that serves.
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
I loved the service! If I could have gone the full 20 would have. I have almost 6 active and 10 years reserve. Very proud of my service and anyone else that serves.

Derek Curiel
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Derek is on his second tour of duty in Iraq, he left his wife & two sons in Texas. Please pray for his safe return home for him and all military.
Michelle (Sis)
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Derek is on his second tour of duty in Iraq, he left his wife & two sons in Texas. Please pray for his safe return home for him and all military.
Michelle (Sis)

Georgina (Belt) Marin
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
6 years Navy as a diesel mechanic.
7 years Army in Transportation Logistics.
Served 2 tours in Iraq, 2003-2004 and 2005-2006.
Class of 1993
Army, 13 Years
6 years Navy as a diesel mechanic.
7 years Army in Transportation Logistics.
Served 2 tours in Iraq, 2003-2004 and 2005-2006.


Jaime Gale
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
5 years Army National Guard- Military Police
18years Air National Guard- Security Forces
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
5 years Army National Guard- Military Police
18years Air National Guard- Security Forces


Joseph E. Blount
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
served in the U.S. Navy Seals Seal team 3 class219.
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
served in the U.S. Navy Seals Seal team 3 class219.

Justin M Smith
Class of 2006
Army, 6 Years
Easy co 2/506 Inf 101st AB Teamleader and heavy weapons, Afghanistan 2010-2011
Class of 2006
Army, 6 Years
Easy co 2/506 Inf 101st AB Teamleader and heavy weapons, Afghanistan 2010-2011

Karen Sue Ernst
Class of 1976
Navy, 2 Years
Seaman apprentice, worked on a Tugboat and in the Boatmans office as well as the Warrent Officers office
Class of 1976
Navy, 2 Years
Seaman apprentice, worked on a Tugboat and in the Boatmans office as well as the Warrent Officers office

Mark Ives
Class of 1977
Army, 13 Years
Served as a Pershing Missile Crewman for 5 years and Intelligence Analyst for 8 years. Served in West Germany for 8 years, ending in West Berlin during the Cold War. Was a Staff Sergeant.
Class of 1977
Army, 13 Years
Served as a Pershing Missile Crewman for 5 years and Intelligence Analyst for 8 years. Served in West Germany for 8 years, ending in West Berlin during the Cold War. Was a Staff Sergeant.

Michael S. Heyer
Class of 1997
Army, 9 Years
3 Years Active Duty
6 Years National Guard
Class of 1997
Army, 9 Years
3 Years Active Duty
6 Years National Guard

Moises R. Gonzales
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Preparing for his thrid deployment to Iraq. He leaves behind his wife and 3 sons. (1 son is in Iraq)
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Preparing for his thrid deployment to Iraq. He leaves behind his wife and 3 sons. (1 son is in Iraq)

Rich Moss
Class of 1986
Army, 10 Years
Supplt Sergeant Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Heidelberg, Germany; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland
Class of 1986
Army, 10 Years
Supplt Sergeant Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Heidelberg, Germany; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland

Richard Estrella
Class of 1974
Air Force, 23 Years
1974-1998 Air Force retired, lived and traveled all over the world. Two time Olympic Team Coach. Build classic cars and RV around the country
Class of 1974
Air Force, 23 Years
1974-1998 Air Force retired, lived and traveled all over the world. Two time Olympic Team Coach. Build classic cars and RV around the country


Travis Sanborn
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Active Duty Marine Corps for 10 Years as a Radio Operator from January 2005-January 2015. Currently in the Army Reserves as a Truck Driver since August 2015.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Active Duty Marine Corps for 10 Years as a Radio Operator from January 2005-January 2015. Currently in the Army Reserves as a Truck Driver since August 2015.

Trevor Laskaris
Class of 1995
Air Force, 18 Years
8 deployments, southern watch, norther watch, desert fox, Iraqi freedom veteran, Operation enduring freedom veteran,
Class of 1995
Air Force, 18 Years
8 deployments, southern watch, norther watch, desert fox, Iraqi freedom veteran, Operation enduring freedom veteran,
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Our Coconino 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 Coconino High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Flagstaff are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!