Colton High School Alumni
Colton, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Adriana Adriana Alvarez | 2000 |
| Christian Perez | 2012 |
| Chuck Saenz | 2003 |
| Dale Linger | 2006 |
| David Swan | 1971 |
| Gael Roberto | 2021 |
| Louise Lynñ | 1972 |
| Mary Ybarra | 2014 |
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 Colton High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Yellowjackets lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Adam Bryant
Class of 1989
Navy, 18 Years
1989-1993: Pearl Harbor, HI
1993-1996: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN(CVN-72) 2 deployments to the Persian Gulf
1997-Present: CBMU 303 Naval Reserve
Aug. 2009-Feb. 2010 Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Class of 1989
Navy, 18 Years
1989-1993: Pearl Harbor, HI
1993-1996: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN(CVN-72) 2 deployments to the Persian Gulf
1997-Present: CBMU 303 Naval Reserve
Aug. 2009-Feb. 2010 Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Ben D. Perez Sr
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 29 years in USAF. Veteran of the following : Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Evasion of Panama. Held positions: Squadron Commander, Security Forces, Titan II Missile Crew Commander. Education: BA/Sociology, MA/Education/Supervision, Retired School Teacher/Arizona
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 29 years in USAF. Veteran of the following : Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Evasion of Panama. Held positions: Squadron Commander, Security Forces, Titan II Missile Crew Commander. Education: BA/Sociology, MA/Education/Supervision, Retired School Teacher/Arizona
Bill Swingle
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1970 into the aircraft maintenance field. After 8 years, cross-trained into the cryptographic maintenance field. Retired in 1990.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1970 into the aircraft maintenance field. After 8 years, cross-trained into the cryptographic maintenance field. Retired in 1990.
Jimmie L Sadler
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
U S Navy UDT 21/ US Submarine Service Ret.
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
U S Navy UDT 21/ US Submarine Service Ret.
Joanne HInds
Class of 1970
Navy, 3 Years
RM3
Basic Training Bainbridge MD 1971
Radioman 'A' School Bainbridge MD 1971
COMCRUDESLANT, Newport RI
Quonset Point NAS, North Kingstown, RI
Class of 1970
Navy, 3 Years
RM3
Basic Training Bainbridge MD 1971
Radioman 'A' School Bainbridge MD 1971
COMCRUDESLANT, Newport RI
Quonset Point NAS, North Kingstown, RI
Joe G Perez III
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Vietnam Vet from 1971-75 served on the USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier (CVA-61) as a Electrician Mate 2nd Class (E5).
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Vietnam Vet from 1971-75 served on the USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier (CVA-61) as a Electrician Mate 2nd Class (E5).
Joseph Velasquez
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Beale AFB, California
Sembach AB, Germany
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Beale AFB, California
Sembach AB, Germany
Manuel Sanchez
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1962, served in California, Spain, Montana, Thailand (NKP - 2 Tours) Louisiana, Germany. Vietnam Veteran. Retired as a Master Sergeant in 1983.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1962, served in California, Spain, Montana, Thailand (NKP - 2 Tours) Louisiana, Germany. Vietnam Veteran. Retired as a Master Sergeant in 1983.
Norman Patrick Pearson
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 4 Years
2yrs Sea Duty on the USS New Jersey (BB-62)
2yrs 1st LAI "C" Company Reconnaissance
Scout 1st Marine Division Camp Pendleton, Ca./
Airborn.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 4 Years
2yrs Sea Duty on the USS New Jersey (BB-62)
2yrs 1st LAI "C" Company Reconnaissance
Scout 1st Marine Division Camp Pendleton, Ca./
Airborn.
Patrick Kazmierczak
Class of 2001
Navy, 8 Years
Been in the Navy for a little over 8 years now, stationed at NAS Whidbey Island Washington.
Class of 2001
Navy, 8 Years
Been in the Navy for a little over 8 years now, stationed at NAS Whidbey Island Washington.
Robert Lincoln Crites
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Wall Name:ROBERT L CRITES JR
Date of Birth: 12/25/1949
Date of Casualty: 6/21/1969
Home of Record: COLTON
County of Record: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
State: CA
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: PFC
Panel/Row:22W, 104
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM
- See more at: http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/11137/ROBERT-L-CRITES-JR#sthash.Q1LMpXJK.dpuf
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Wall Name:ROBERT L CRITES JR
Date of Birth: 12/25/1949
Date of Casualty: 6/21/1969
Home of Record: COLTON
County of Record: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
State: CA
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: PFC
Panel/Row:22W, 104
Casualty Province: QUANG NAM
- See more at: http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/11137/ROBERT-L-CRITES-JR#sthash.Q1LMpXJK.dpuf
Ronald Dale Kriner
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
SK2 Storekeeper 2nd Class
1971 - 1975
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
SK2 Storekeeper 2nd Class
1971 - 1975
STEWART MANNING
Class of 1998
Army, 5 Years
JOINED THE NAVY IN 1998 RIGHT OUT OF COLTON HIGH THAT SUMMER, SERVED 4 YEARS DURING 9/11 :( GOT OUT IN 2002 JOINED THE NAVY RESERVES IN 2007 TRANSFERED OVER TO THE ARMY AS A SERGEANT AND PLANS ON FINISHING OFF HIS CAREER IN THE ARMY, CURRENTLY IS STATIONED AT FORT HUACHUCA AZ
Class of 1998
Army, 5 Years
JOINED THE NAVY IN 1998 RIGHT OUT OF COLTON HIGH THAT SUMMER, SERVED 4 YEARS DURING 9/11 :( GOT OUT IN 2002 JOINED THE NAVY RESERVES IN 2007 TRANSFERED OVER TO THE ARMY AS A SERGEANT AND PLANS ON FINISHING OFF HIS CAREER IN THE ARMY, CURRENTLY IS STATIONED AT FORT HUACHUCA AZ
Tony Gabaldon
Class of 1970
Army, 13 Years
enlisted in the army 1973 - 1977, served a year in the air force reserve, then reenlisted inthe army 1979-1988, served during vietnam. left army in 1988 and began civil service career and retired in 2005.
Class of 1970
Army, 13 Years
enlisted in the army 1973 - 1977, served a year in the air force reserve, then reenlisted inthe army 1979-1988, served during vietnam. left army in 1988 and began civil service career and retired in 2005.
Alumni Stories
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School News
DJ Richie (Class of 1991)
DJ Richie (Class of 1991) attended Colton HS from 1987-1991. Knowing the difficulties with our economy and Class Reunio...
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Our Colton 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 Colton High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Colton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!