Elk Grove High School Alumni
Elk Grove, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alanna Pere | 2017 |
| Alex Rosales | 2013 |
| Elizabeth Vietheer | 2019 |
| Erika Morris | 1996 |
| Glenda Harms | 1972 |
| Kassidy Ross | 2025 |
| Keyla Gonzalez | 2020 |
| Nicole Deckert | 1995 |
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
Eugene Borges
Class of 1970
National Guard, 10 Years
California National Guard, graduating from the California Military Acaedamy in Benicia, California and attaining the rank of Captain.
Deceased in 1992.
Class of 1970
National Guard, 10 Years
California National Guard, graduating from the California Military Acaedamy in Benicia, California and attaining the rank of Captain.
Deceased in 1992.
Felix (Matt) Bush
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 22 Years
Retired, Lieutenant Colonel
Infantry and logistics officer
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 22 Years
Retired, Lieutenant Colonel
Infantry and logistics officer
Felix (Matt) Bush
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 22 Years
Infantry and logistics officer.
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 22 Years
Infantry and logistics officer.
Floyd Lumen
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
US Army Infantry (E-5) 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagle’s” Division, Vietnam. Drill Sgt. In Fort Ord.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
US Army Infantry (E-5) 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagle’s” Division, Vietnam. Drill Sgt. In Fort Ord.
Gary Hernandez
Class of 1961
Air Force, 2 Years
Graduated from airborne school in 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Original member of 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division and "Screaming Eagles" at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Vietnam "Charlie Co.", 2nd Battalion 327th. Awarded Purple Heart and was disabled.
Deceased in 2012
Class of 1961
Air Force, 2 Years
Graduated from airborne school in 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Original member of 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division and "Screaming Eagles" at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Vietnam "Charlie Co.", 2nd Battalion 327th. Awarded Purple Heart and was disabled.
Deceased in 2012
Gary Orr
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Air Force (Active duty x4 years, reserves x35 years) Master Sgt., Combat Photographer. Vietnam (69-70) and too many others assignments to list. Air National Guard, Desert Storm (90-91). Air Force Commendation medals x5, Air force Achievement medals x4, Humanitarian medals x5, and others.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Air Force (Active duty x4 years, reserves x35 years) Master Sgt., Combat Photographer. Vietnam (69-70) and too many others assignments to list. Air National Guard, Desert Storm (90-91). Air Force Commendation medals x5, Air force Achievement medals x4, Humanitarian medals x5, and others.
George d kawakami
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Feb 67- mar 69 rifleman, 196th light infantry D/3/21 Vietnam - headquarters co Okinawa - finance clerk
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Feb 67- mar 69 rifleman, 196th light infantry D/3/21 Vietnam - headquarters co Okinawa - finance clerk
Holly (Morse) Combs
Class of 1963
U.s. Public Health Service, 1 Years
Holly was not a Vet or in the Public Health Service but spent time with the USO abroad entertaining servicemen throughout Asia.
Deceased in 2011
Class of 1963
U.s. Public Health Service, 1 Years
Holly was not a Vet or in the Public Health Service but spent time with the USO abroad entertaining servicemen throughout Asia.
Deceased in 2011
Ivan Coleman
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Air Base 2000-2004
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Air Base 2000-2004
Jack Adam
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20 Years
Two overseas short the tours, Philippines and Korea.. Two overseas long tours, Germany and the United Kingdom. Stateside assignments at Mather AFB, F. E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming and Castle AFB, Merced, Ca from where I retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. 20 1/2 year Security Policeman
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20 Years
Two overseas short the tours, Philippines and Korea.. Two overseas long tours, Germany and the United Kingdom. Stateside assignments at Mather AFB, F. E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming and Castle AFB, Merced, Ca from where I retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. 20 1/2 year Security Policeman
Jack Michael Waters
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. First tour = 25th Infantry Division. Second tour = 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 9th ARVN Infantry Division (as an advisor).
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. First tour = 25th Infantry Division. Second tour = 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 9th ARVN Infantry Division (as an advisor).
Jack Michael Waters
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam Veteran -- 1st Tour = 25th Infantry Division; 2nd Tour = 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment + 9th ARVN Infantry Division (advisor).
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam Veteran -- 1st Tour = 25th Infantry Division; 2nd Tour = 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment + 9th ARVN Infantry Division (advisor).
James Ayers
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Senior military Broadcaster currently serving the the American Forces Radio and Television Service in Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior service in the Air Force and my beloved
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Senior military Broadcaster currently serving the the American Forces Radio and Television Service in Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior service in the Air Force and my beloved
James C. Slemp Jr.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Served over 20 years ending with a 15 month tour in Iraq. Retired as a Sergeant First Class
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Served over 20 years ending with a 15 month tour in Iraq. Retired as a Sergeant First Class
Jamie R. DeVoile
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served in 82nd and 10st Airborne Divisions as well as other US and overseas assignments. Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant First Class at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served in 82nd and 10st Airborne Divisions as well as other US and overseas assignments. Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant First Class at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Jamie R. DeVoile
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant First Class from Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant First Class from Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Janis Gannaway
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
6 Years Active Duty Navy, Including 3 years on the USS Ronald Reagan, with two overseas deployments. Proud of every moment!
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
6 Years Active Duty Navy, Including 3 years on the USS Ronald Reagan, with two overseas deployments. Proud of every moment!
Jason Herald
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aircraft Fire Fighter 1994-1998
Cherry oint, NC
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aircraft Fire Fighter 1994-1998
Cherry oint, NC
Jay Warren
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Fort Ord CA. Light Infantry Reg. Crew-serve weapons Squad Leader. Berlin Brigade, Battalion Ammo NCO, Munitions Specialist.
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Fort Ord CA. Light Infantry Reg. Crew-serve weapons Squad Leader. Berlin Brigade, Battalion Ammo NCO, Munitions Specialist.
Jennifer (Nicholson) Whiteaker
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Chaplain Assistant
Fort Carson, CO
OIF Veteran
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Chaplain Assistant
Fort Carson, CO
OIF Veteran
JERRY NOSS
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
91B20 MEDIC E-4 ACTIVE ARMY 2 YEARS
AIR NATIONAL GUARD 1 YEAR
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
91B20 MEDIC E-4 ACTIVE ARMY 2 YEARS
AIR NATIONAL GUARD 1 YEAR
jim g. berry
Class of 1976
Army, 8 Years
served as an infantryman/ cavalry scout in korea and germany
Class of 1976
Army, 8 Years
served as an infantryman/ cavalry scout in korea and germany
Jim Meyer
Class of 1964
Air Force, 6 Years
Attended the US Air Force Academy, then went to Law School.
Deceased in 1993 auto accident.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 6 Years
Attended the US Air Force Academy, then went to Law School.
Deceased in 1993 auto accident.
Jimmie trejo
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam veteran 68-69 Robert Gray army Airfield 69-70 E-5 SGT.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam veteran 68-69 Robert Gray army Airfield 69-70 E-5 SGT.
Joe Borges
Class of 1968
National Guard, 20+ Years
(1968-2005 - 37 years) Graduated from the California Military Academy in Benicia in 1975. master Sgt. Was a Nike Hercules Launcher Crewman, Wheel Mechanic, Motor Sgt. and Maintenance Manager.
Duty Stations: 1-143rd Field Artillery, Richmond, CA., B-1 250 ADA Castro Valley, CA., 185 MP Bn. Pittsburg, CA., 579 Eng. Bn. Santa Rosa, CA., and State Headquarters, Sacramento CA.
Various Ribbons and medals (17): Most notably, Outstanding Unit Award, Medal of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medal.
Class of 1968
National Guard, 20+ Years
(1968-2005 - 37 years) Graduated from the California Military Academy in Benicia in 1975. master Sgt. Was a Nike Hercules Launcher Crewman, Wheel Mechanic, Motor Sgt. and Maintenance Manager.
Duty Stations: 1-143rd Field Artillery, Richmond, CA., B-1 250 ADA Castro Valley, CA., 185 MP Bn. Pittsburg, CA., 579 Eng. Bn. Santa Rosa, CA., and State Headquarters, Sacramento CA.
Various Ribbons and medals (17): Most notably, Outstanding Unit Award, Medal of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medal.
Joe Galvez
Class of 1965
Army, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1968 (21 y.o.) Private First Class (E-3) Infantryman. Died in Kein Hoa Province, South Vietnam from small arms fire after four months in country.
Class of 1965
Army, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1968 (21 y.o.) Private First Class (E-3) Infantryman. Died in Kein Hoa Province, South Vietnam from small arms fire after four months in country.
John A Mathews
Class of 1987
Navy, 7 Years
1988-1995, CBs Italy, Desert Storm, Military Police-Virginia
Class of 1987
Navy, 7 Years
1988-1995, CBs Italy, Desert Storm, Military Police-Virginia
John Hartley
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
(67-68) Support/Service Motor Pool (SP-4) - Stationed in South Korea
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
(67-68) Support/Service Motor Pool (SP-4) - Stationed in South Korea
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Our Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Elk Grove are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!