El Dorado High School Alumni
Placerville, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Carl Olsen Carl Olsen | 1963 |
| Cindy Johnson | 1962 |
| Dorian Herbert | 1959 |
| Justin Ause | 1998 |
| Kerry Kerry Ballard | 1974 |
| Peg Wadlewski | 1986 |
| Sara Rose | 2004 |
| Terri Dorie Dominguez | 1970 |
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
Aaron Horton
Class of 1998
Air Force, 7 Years
Medically retired at 7.5 years in. I've had 4 spine fusions since 2005.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 7 Years
Medically retired at 7.5 years in. I've had 4 spine fusions since 2005.
Benjamin Field
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
Currently cadet at West Point training to become an infantry officer. Ben will graduate in 2009.
Class of 2005
Army, 2 Years
Currently cadet at West Point training to become an infantry officer. Ben will graduate in 2009.
Billy Reading
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Bootcamp Orlando Fla. Served 4 years aboard U.S.S. New Orleans LPH-11 as a boatswains 3rd class. Left the NAVY for 10 years. Reenlisted in 92 as a SEABEE served with NMCB-22 as a Utilitysman 2nd class moved to southern Mississippi and served with 20th SEABEE READINESS GROUP until I retired as a UT-1 in 2007.
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Bootcamp Orlando Fla. Served 4 years aboard U.S.S. New Orleans LPH-11 as a boatswains 3rd class. Left the NAVY for 10 years. Reenlisted in 92 as a SEABEE served with NMCB-22 as a Utilitysman 2nd class moved to southern Mississippi and served with 20th SEABEE READINESS GROUP until I retired as a UT-1 in 2007.
Bruce Becker
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 78.
Retired on 08
Served on 5 ships around the world
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 78.
Retired on 08
Served on 5 ships around the world
Bruce Smart
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 23 Years
Served as a logistics officer in various command and staff positions world-wide retiring as a LtCol in 1999.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 23 Years
Served as a logistics officer in various command and staff positions world-wide retiring as a LtCol in 1999.
Darla L Keener
Class of 1976
Navy Reserves, 8 Years
Hospital Corpsman E5/HM2 Petty Officer 2(PO2)Fleet Hospital 21 det.N (FH21DETN)
Class of 1976
Navy Reserves, 8 Years
Hospital Corpsman E5/HM2 Petty Officer 2(PO2)Fleet Hospital 21 det.N (FH21DETN)
eddie fives
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft pnuedraulics systems mechanic
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft pnuedraulics systems mechanic
Greg Davidson
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Computer Systems Repairman
Sergeant (E4)
Received Air Force Inspector General's highest rating basewide (6,000+ troops) for emergency response readiness in 1984 Beale Air Force Base wargames scenario.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Computer Systems Repairman
Sergeant (E4)
Received Air Force Inspector General's highest rating basewide (6,000+ troops) for emergency response readiness in 1984 Beale Air Force Base wargames scenario.
Harry James Brown
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted into Army during Vietnam conflict. Injured when command track blew up from a land mine. Medically retired in 1969.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted into Army during Vietnam conflict. Injured when command track blew up from a land mine. Medically retired in 1969.
James Allen Laird
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
served on 7 differendt ships and 2 shore duties, started in orlando,Fl. for boot camp then stationed on the Pacific fleet. 2 world cruise 9 west pac's was first E-1 retired as Machinist Mate First Class surface warfare spec.
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
served on 7 differendt ships and 2 shore duties, started in orlando,Fl. for boot camp then stationed on the Pacific fleet. 2 world cruise 9 west pac's was first E-1 retired as Machinist Mate First Class surface warfare spec.
James Allen Laird
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Service stated at boot camp in Orlando,FL. as E-2 retired as Machinist Mate First Class surface warfare specilist, served on 7 different ships in the Pacific Fleet and 2 shore commands, 2 world cruises, 9 west pacs. was in the first gulf war on one of my ships was stationed with school friends wendle lumis and kelsey both were onboard the uss shasta. received various awards and metals
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Service stated at boot camp in Orlando,FL. as E-2 retired as Machinist Mate First Class surface warfare specilist, served on 7 different ships in the Pacific Fleet and 2 shore commands, 2 world cruises, 9 west pacs. was in the first gulf war on one of my ships was stationed with school friends wendle lumis and kelsey both were onboard the uss shasta. received various awards and metals
Jim Ruddock
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Yeoman in 2001 after having served aboard a number of submarines and two staffs.
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Yeoman in 2001 after having served aboard a number of submarines and two staffs.
Larry Alves
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
US Marine Corps/Reserve - 16 years;
US Armry Reserve - 7 years. 23 years total. Retired in 2007.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
US Marine Corps/Reserve - 16 years;
US Armry Reserve - 7 years. 23 years total. Retired in 2007.
Leon Hood
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry Current Unit A co 2-12 CAV
I tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Recipient of The Purple Heart
currentley still on active duty with A co 2-12 CAV
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry Current Unit A co 2-12 CAV
I tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Recipient of The Purple Heart
currentley still on active duty with A co 2-12 CAV
Lucas J. Alamprese
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
Firecontrolman 2nd Class, FC2 (SW). In boot camp in 1998; 1999-2000 "A" and "C" schools attended. Served aboard the USS Shiloh from 2000-2004
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
Firecontrolman 2nd Class, FC2 (SW). In boot camp in 1998; 1999-2000 "A" and "C" schools attended. Served aboard the USS Shiloh from 2000-2004
Michael Maylone
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Spent one year in Vietnam, later served many years in Germany before retiring there in 1987 as a Master Sergeant.
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Spent one year in Vietnam, later served many years in Germany before retiring there in 1987 as a Master Sergeant.
Neil Whelden
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
Neil is a Captain in the Air Force Office of Special Investigation. He is married and has a one year old daughter. He is currently stationed at Hickam AFB in HI
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
Neil is a Captain in the Air Force Office of Special Investigation. He is married and has a one year old daughter. He is currently stationed at Hickam AFB in HI
RDML Ronald Fritzemeier
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Currently serving as Chief Engineer at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Currently serving as Chief Engineer at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
Ron Bolton
Class of 1977
Army, 8 Years
E-6 SSgt in 1/75th Airborne Rangers, Hunter Army Airfeild, GA
Class of 1977
Army, 8 Years
E-6 SSgt in 1/75th Airborne Rangers, Hunter Army Airfeild, GA
Ron Eggert
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Engineer on Balastic Missile Submarine
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Engineer on Balastic Missile Submarine
SFC Bradley D. Berry III
Class of 1989
Army, 16 Years
Sergeant First Class/ E-7 currently a Ranger Instructor at the US Army Ranger School Ft. Benning, GA. Two sons age 5 and 2. Alaskan resident. Combat in Iraq
Class of 1989
Army, 16 Years
Sergeant First Class/ E-7 currently a Ranger Instructor at the US Army Ranger School Ft. Benning, GA. Two sons age 5 and 2. Alaskan resident. Combat in Iraq
Sherman Dwight Seaton
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed in England, Australia and Germany overseas and Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska and Colorado. TDY to Turkey, Greece, Hawaii, Guam, Phillippines and Kwajalein Island. 7 years enlisted and 13 years an officer. Best assignment was Australia.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed in England, Australia and Germany overseas and Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska and Colorado. TDY to Turkey, Greece, Hawaii, Guam, Phillippines and Kwajalein Island. 7 years enlisted and 13 years an officer. Best assignment was Australia.
Steven R Kjaerbye
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
various Commands, Europe, middle East, Pacific, San Diego, and Hawaii.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
various Commands, Europe, middle East, Pacific, San Diego, and Hawaii.
Thomas Edward Morris
Class of 1961
Army, 8 Years
U.S. Army 5th Special Forces Group Detachment A-501 Green Beret. Two tours Viet Nam 1964-1965 Active duty until 1972
Class of 1961
Army, 8 Years
U.S. Army 5th Special Forces Group Detachment A-501 Green Beret. Two tours Viet Nam 1964-1965 Active duty until 1972
Wally Hutton
Class of 1965
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Stationed in Guam from 1969-1975 E5 Storkeeper
Class of 1965
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
Stationed in Guam from 1969-1975 E5 Storkeeper
William "Bill" Stephens
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Infantry Officer. Viet Nam. Middle East Planner for 1st Gulf War. Retired Lt. Colonel
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Infantry Officer. Viet Nam. Middle East Planner for 1st Gulf War. Retired Lt. Colonel
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Our El Dorado 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 El Dorado High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Placerville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!