De Anza High School Alumni
Richmond, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Christopher Mraz Christopher Mraz | 2006 |
| Debbie Curbow | 1973 |
| Ellen Ellen Beebe | 1970 |
| Jonah Q Tuitubou Jonah Q Tuitubou | 2017 |
| Ken Turner | 1975 |
| Kimberly Franklin Kimberly Franklin | 1978 |
| Lindsey Ellingsen Mulliner | 2005 |
| Nicholas Nash | 2018 |
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
Chris Van Dooren
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
USN 1971-1975
Yellow Shirt 2 1/2yrs; Aviation Structural Mech 1 1/2yrs
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
USN 1971-1975
Yellow Shirt 2 1/2yrs; Aviation Structural Mech 1 1/2yrs
DAVID PERONA
Class of 1962
Navy, 8 Years
JOINED THE NAVY OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.VOLENTEERED FOR SUBMARINES. WAS ON TWO SOBS, USS SALMON(SS573) AND USS EATHAN ALLEN(SSBN) SERVED 9 MONTHS IN VIETNAM ON THE USS SALMON. WOUNDED TWICE.
Class of 1962
Navy, 8 Years
JOINED THE NAVY OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.VOLENTEERED FOR SUBMARINES. WAS ON TWO SOBS, USS SALMON(SS573) AND USS EATHAN ALLEN(SSBN) SERVED 9 MONTHS IN VIETNAM ON THE USS SALMON. WOUNDED TWICE.
DAVID W PERONA
Class of 1962
Navy, 8 Years
SUBMARINE FORCE. VIETNAM VETERAN, PURPLE HEART
Class of 1962
Navy, 8 Years
SUBMARINE FORCE. VIETNAM VETERAN, PURPLE HEART
Dennis Johnson
Class of 1959
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve 8 years and 16 yrs. 12/59 to 9/02
Class of 1959
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve 8 years and 16 yrs. 12/59 to 9/02
Dominic Moscarelli
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Life Support Technician/Superintendent, Power Production Specialist, Electrical Superintendent and First Sergeant.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Life Support Technician/Superintendent, Power Production Specialist, Electrical Superintendent and First Sergeant.
Emerson Stone III (Paul Emerson Featherstone III)
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Emerson views Business as a Battlefield and is a “mustanger” having served as both a non-commissioned officer in four major combat campaigns with the United States Marine Corps, and later as a commissioned U.S. Army infantry, operations, plans and training officer. He has twice served as a Commanding Officer. Three key military career “lessons learned” for Emerson are those of “paradoxical management - how to lead and follow at the same time,” “battles are won before the battle - plan and prioritize properly,” and “avoid ‘fragging” - listen to the troops.”Emerson Stone III is a Distinguished Military Graduate and Superior Cadet of the University of Oregon, where he received both his Bachelor of Science Degree in Military Science & Management and a Master of Science Degree in Systems Science. His Ph.D. studies were in Business Administration with research specialization in Executive Leadership Development at Harvard University/Fielding Institute, including executive stress management study with Professor Herbert Benson at Harvard University. Emerson was also trained by the U.S. Army in Heidelberg, Germany as an Organization Development (OD) Trainer-Consultant-Coach. He received his special ops/combat fitness training jointly with the US Army/US Navy. Emerson has been a student of the martial arts for over 35 years and holds the rank of Kudan (9th degree black belt) in the military (non-sport) art of Daskikudo.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Emerson views Business as a Battlefield and is a “mustanger” having served as both a non-commissioned officer in four major combat campaigns with the United States Marine Corps, and later as a commissioned U.S. Army infantry, operations, plans and training officer. He has twice served as a Commanding Officer. Three key military career “lessons learned” for Emerson are those of “paradoxical management - how to lead and follow at the same time,” “battles are won before the battle - plan and prioritize properly,” and “avoid ‘fragging” - listen to the troops.”Emerson Stone III is a Distinguished Military Graduate and Superior Cadet of the University of Oregon, where he received both his Bachelor of Science Degree in Military Science & Management and a Master of Science Degree in Systems Science. His Ph.D. studies were in Business Administration with research specialization in Executive Leadership Development at Harvard University/Fielding Institute, including executive stress management study with Professor Herbert Benson at Harvard University. Emerson was also trained by the U.S. Army in Heidelberg, Germany as an Organization Development (OD) Trainer-Consultant-Coach. He received his special ops/combat fitness training jointly with the US Army/US Navy. Emerson has been a student of the martial arts for over 35 years and holds the rank of Kudan (9th degree black belt) in the military (non-sport) art of Daskikudo.
Frank Nickells
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Served during the Viet Nam era. Stationed at Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, LA; Incirlik CDI, Adana, Turkey; Andrews AFB, Washington DC; Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Served during the Viet Nam era. Stationed at Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, LA; Incirlik CDI, Adana, Turkey; Andrews AFB, Washington DC; Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.
Jennifer Brown (Bradley)
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the USMC as a Military Police officer from Sept. 1998 to Sept. 2002. Stationed at Camp Foster in Okinawa and Camp Pendleton, Ca.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the USMC as a Military Police officer from Sept. 1998 to Sept. 2002. Stationed at Camp Foster in Okinawa and Camp Pendleton, Ca.
jerry paul moore USA RET 1975-2007
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 5 Years
USMC ,5YR USAF 6YR USA 4YRS CAARNG 4YR KSARNG 8YR TX ARNG 4YR 4 TOURS OVERSEAS
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 5 Years
USMC ,5YR USAF 6YR USA 4YRS CAARNG 4YR KSARNG 8YR TX ARNG 4YR 4 TOURS OVERSEAS
John (Teeter) Howery
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman, Pharmacy Instructor, Vietnam 78/79, BA Chapman College
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman, Pharmacy Instructor, Vietnam 78/79, BA Chapman College
John Fagan
Class of 1968
Navy, 9 Years
Served active duty during Vietnam Air squadron VR-30, Minesweeper USS Pluck, Naval Intelligence, Air Squadrons VA-303, VAQ-308
Class of 1968
Navy, 9 Years
Served active duty during Vietnam Air squadron VR-30, Minesweeper USS Pluck, Naval Intelligence, Air Squadrons VA-303, VAQ-308
Lakeeta Smith
Class of 1986
Navy, 9 Years
Served aboard the USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37) and at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (MEAF Division)
Class of 1986
Navy, 9 Years
Served aboard the USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37) and at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (MEAF Division)
Larry Baker
Class of 1960
Army, 2 Years
US Army. Korea 1960-61 for 16 months
Takoma WA
Class of 1960
Army, 2 Years
US Army. Korea 1960-61 for 16 months
Takoma WA
Leonard Jackon
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the U.S. Air Force just after graduation, married Judi Jackson (my high school and current sweetheart), had two fantastic children (Damien and Desiree'), traveled across the United States and Europe, before retiring from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years and 3 months. I had a long but very rewarding career in the military.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the U.S. Air Force just after graduation, married Judi Jackson (my high school and current sweetheart), had two fantastic children (Damien and Desiree'), traveled across the United States and Europe, before retiring from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years and 3 months. I had a long but very rewarding career in the military.
Mac Bennett
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Joined the Army Right out of high school, traveled all over the world Ie. Germany,Korea,Saudi Arabia,iraq,Kuwait. loved the military and all the cool people I meet while serving my Country.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Joined the Army Right out of high school, traveled all over the world Ie. Germany,Korea,Saudi Arabia,iraq,Kuwait. loved the military and all the cool people I meet while serving my Country.
Mark Allen Leonesio
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
I served most of my Navy Career as a Photographer's Mate. Now I'm working as a Mass Communication Specialist promoting the Navy through Photography mostly. This is all the same stuff as I did back at De Anza.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
I served most of my Navy Career as a Photographer's Mate. Now I'm working as a Mass Communication Specialist promoting the Navy through Photography mostly. This is all the same stuff as I did back at De Anza.
Mel Huth
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Served 30 years in the California Guard and Army Reserve - retired at the rank of Colonel
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Served 30 years in the California Guard and Army Reserve - retired at the rank of Colonel
Micah Bittner
Class of 2001
Army, 9 Years
Cavalry Scout
Cryptologic Interceptor/Analyst
Combat Medic
OIF '03-'04
Class of 2001
Army, 9 Years
Cavalry Scout
Cryptologic Interceptor/Analyst
Combat Medic
OIF '03-'04
Michael Bloat
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Served at the Naval Security facility in Pearl Harbor and Washington DC, 68-72
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Served at the Naval Security facility in Pearl Harbor and Washington DC, 68-72
mike kennedy CHARLES
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 6 Years
served 22 months loran sta.shoal cove Ketchican,ALASKA 28 MONTHS SAN FRANSCIO CA. ON BOARD THE CUTTER BLACKHAW WLB 390 BOUY TENDER HONERABLE DISCHARGE 2YEARS IN ACTIVE RESERVE DUTY.NOW MOTORCYCLE SHOP ONWER PARIDISE CA. MC CLUB PATCH BBMC
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 6 Years
served 22 months loran sta.shoal cove Ketchican,ALASKA 28 MONTHS SAN FRANSCIO CA. ON BOARD THE CUTTER BLACKHAW WLB 390 BOUY TENDER HONERABLE DISCHARGE 2YEARS IN ACTIVE RESERVE DUTY.NOW MOTORCYCLE SHOP ONWER PARIDISE CA. MC CLUB PATCH BBMC
rachelle maher
Class of 1975
Army, 2 Years
viet nam era.---went to college on GI bill
Class of 1975
Army, 2 Years
viet nam era.---went to college on GI bill
rachelle maher
Class of 1975
Army, 2 Years
Joined while still Viet Nam Era (1976--1978).
Class of 1975
Army, 2 Years
Joined while still Viet Nam Era (1976--1978).
Roy K. Akina
Class of 1994
Navy, 13 Years
Fire Controlman First Class Akina served 13 years in the United States Navy on three ships (USS Stump DD-978, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, USS Enterprise CVN-65) and one shore command (Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia).
Class of 1994
Navy, 13 Years
Fire Controlman First Class Akina served 13 years in the United States Navy on three ships (USS Stump DD-978, USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, USS Enterprise CVN-65) and one shore command (Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia).
Terry Newton
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Drafted 68 Aviaton maintenance 67B20
Basic Ft Leonardwood, Mo 16 Jan 69
AIT Ft. Rucker, Al Apr 69 to Apr 70
Vietnam May 70 to Apr 71
Oakland Army Base Apr 71 to Jan 72
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Drafted 68 Aviaton maintenance 67B20
Basic Ft Leonardwood, Mo 16 Jan 69
AIT Ft. Rucker, Al Apr 69 to Apr 70
Vietnam May 70 to Apr 71
Oakland Army Base Apr 71 to Jan 72
Terry Tuter
Class of 1978
Marine Corps Reserve, 4 Years
Avionics Tech H&MS 42, MAG 42, 4 MAW
Class of 1978
Marine Corps Reserve, 4 Years
Avionics Tech H&MS 42, MAG 42, 4 MAW
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DAHS All Years Alumni Picnic
Saturday, August 18, 2018, Kennedy Grove, El Sobrante, 10:00
AM to approx 3:30-4:00 PM. Bring your own food and ...
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Our De Anza 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 De Anza High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Richmond are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!