Elk Grove High School Alumni
Elk Grove, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alexander Thorpe | 2024 |
| Angie Parker | 1989 |
| Barb Van Roy | 1977 |
| Daniel Pere | 1995 |
| Janice Pierce | 1969 |
| Judy Boliver | 1976 |
| Rosemary Schmidt | 1968 |
| Sally Sharp | 1969 |
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
John Melchor
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1970 - US Marine Corp Lance Corporal (E-3) Antitank Assaultman. Died in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty accident after seven months in country.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1970 - US Marine Corp Lance Corporal (E-3) Antitank Assaultman. Died in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty accident after seven months in country.
Kathy Ruhl
Class of 1965
U.s. Public Health Service, 2 Years
Kathy was not a Vet or a member of the Public Health Service but was a professional singer and musician who entertained the troops in Vietnam. Her show was once stopped because of rocket fire and she had to head to the bunkers for safety.
She was part of a special episode of TV's "China Beach" where her and her band mates recalled dangers that they faced. She received a Peabody Award for "Souvenirs" and was made an Honorary Navy Lieutenant.
Deceased in 2008
Class of 1965
U.s. Public Health Service, 2 Years
Kathy was not a Vet or a member of the Public Health Service but was a professional singer and musician who entertained the troops in Vietnam. Her show was once stopped because of rocket fire and she had to head to the bunkers for safety.
She was part of a special episode of TV's "China Beach" where her and her band mates recalled dangers that they faced. She received a Peabody Award for "Souvenirs" and was made an Honorary Navy Lieutenant.
Deceased in 2008
Katie Speer (Carone)
Class of 2005
Air Force, 8 Years
Joined as C5 Crew Chief currently a Paralegal
Class of 2005
Air Force, 8 Years
Joined as C5 Crew Chief currently a Paralegal
Keith Mallonee
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1 tour to Afghanistan during operation enduring freedom
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1 tour to Afghanistan during operation enduring freedom
Ken Carlisle
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Deceased in 1980 due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Deceased in 1980 due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Kenny Grant
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam
Was stationed with Tom Macaluso and Charlie Falcon.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam
Was stationed with Tom Macaluso and Charlie Falcon.
Kimberly Burdick (Fry)
Class of 1990
Air Force, 4 Years
Spent all of my time in the AF at Griffiss AFB in Rome,NY as a Personnel Specialist for the 415th Operations Squadorn
Class of 1990
Air Force, 4 Years
Spent all of my time in the AF at Griffiss AFB in Rome,NY as a Personnel Specialist for the 415th Operations Squadorn
Landon Tymochko
Class of 1993
Army, 8 Years
Field Artillery & Military Intelligence
Exited as a Captain.
Class of 1993
Army, 8 Years
Field Artillery & Military Intelligence
Exited as a Captain.
Larry Arant
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(67-69) Sergeant (E-5) 11B40 Infantry, Korea, DMZ, North Vietnam. Uniform photo in Korea, DMZ, 7th Division.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(67-69) Sergeant (E-5) 11B40 Infantry, Korea, DMZ, North Vietnam. Uniform photo in Korea, DMZ, 7th Division.
Lawrence "Dave" Hilts
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Actually served 13 US Army and 10 years Air Force
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Actually served 13 US Army and 10 years Air Force
Louis Silveira
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
I spent four years in the Navy after High School and a year of college. I trained in San Diego as Hospital Corpsman (Medic) then transferred to Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland to become a Operating Room Technician and then Research Technician. I spent the last two years of my duty doing stress related research for the Navy where I was published and was awarded several commendations.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
I spent four years in the Navy after High School and a year of college. I trained in San Diego as Hospital Corpsman (Medic) then transferred to Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland to become a Operating Room Technician and then Research Technician. I spent the last two years of my duty doing stress related research for the Navy where I was published and was awarded several commendations.
Marcus Vanderschans
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Field Artillery Radar Operator. Can't really explain it more than that as my job carries a secret classification.
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Field Artillery Radar Operator. Can't really explain it more than that as my job carries a secret classification.
Mark Tyler
Class of 1991
Army, 3 Years
PFC - Signal Corps - 29Y - Satellite Network Controller
Class of 1991
Army, 3 Years
PFC - Signal Corps - 29Y - Satellite Network Controller
Meghan Mitchell
Class of 2006
Air Force, 3 Years
Currently serving in the USAF as of June 2011. Signed for 6 years and am half way done but hoping to make it a career. Stationed up in Minot AFB, ND FEB 2012-present
Class of 2006
Air Force, 3 Years
Currently serving in the USAF as of June 2011. Signed for 6 years and am half way done but hoping to make it a career. Stationed up in Minot AFB, ND FEB 2012-present
Melvin A. Estioko
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted Oct 1962. Aircraft school Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Tx. Dec 62 to April 63. Stationed Rhein Main AB, Frankfurt Germany May 63 to Aug 66. Crew chief on C-54 and C-131 aircraft. Flying crew chief Feb 65 to Aug 66. Discharged Aug 66. While on flying status flew to and in few instances had a chance to see Rome, Pisa, Naples, Madrid, Athens, Tripoli, Istanbul, Ankara, London, and Paris.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted Oct 1962. Aircraft school Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Tx. Dec 62 to April 63. Stationed Rhein Main AB, Frankfurt Germany May 63 to Aug 66. Crew chief on C-54 and C-131 aircraft. Flying crew chief Feb 65 to Aug 66. Discharged Aug 66. While on flying status flew to and in few instances had a chance to see Rome, Pisa, Naples, Madrid, Athens, Tripoli, Istanbul, Ankara, London, and Paris.
Merle Blue
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
US Army (at age 16). Served with the 196th Infantry, South Vietnam. Deceased in 2008
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
US Army (at age 16). Served with the 196th Infantry, South Vietnam. Deceased in 2008
Michael German
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Will currently be returning to Iraq for his second tour. Currently a Sergeant working in communications.
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Will currently be returning to Iraq for his second tour. Currently a Sergeant working in communications.
Michael Milton Cox
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
67A10: Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (E-4)
B Co, 158th ASLT HELO BN, 101st ABN DIV. USARV
Died in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Helicopter Crash 09/03/1969
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
67A10: Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (E-4)
B Co, 158th ASLT HELO BN, 101st ABN DIV. USARV
Died in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Helicopter Crash 09/03/1969
Mick Snode
Class of 1981
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Subsistence Specialist/Food Service Specialist
Class of 1981
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Subsistence Specialist/Food Service Specialist
Mike Poss
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Rifleman in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division.Mekong Delta.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Rifleman in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division.Mekong Delta.
Nels E. Esquibell
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in 1976. Retired in 1996 as a Master Chief Weapons Technician in San Diego
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in 1976. Retired in 1996 as a Master Chief Weapons Technician in San Diego
Nick Kaylor
Class of 2003
Navy, 7 Years
USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia
Public Affairs Officer/Mass Communication Specialist
Class of 2003
Navy, 7 Years
USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia
Public Affairs Officer/Mass Communication Specialist
Patricia Ryan
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
GS15 Chief of Public Affairs with the US Army Cyber Command in Washington D.C. when not deployed. She has had three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
She is in the AFPAK HANDS Program, a special program that combines language training (presently Dari) with advanced political and cultural training in order to improve communications.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
GS15 Chief of Public Affairs with the US Army Cyber Command in Washington D.C. when not deployed. She has had three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
She is in the AFPAK HANDS Program, a special program that combines language training (presently Dari) with advanced political and cultural training in order to improve communications.
Paul Aldrete
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(69-71) Army specialist (E-4) Tank Driver, also known as a “Duster.” Was in Long Bihn, South Vietnam.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(69-71) Army specialist (E-4) Tank Driver, also known as a “Duster.” Was in Long Bihn, South Vietnam.
PFC Gary Alan Davis
Class of 1979
Army, 2 Years
In Memory of my brother Private First Class Gary Alan 9th S & T division Co.B Ft. Lewis Washington
Class of 1979
Army, 2 Years
In Memory of my brother Private First Class Gary Alan 9th S & T division Co.B Ft. Lewis Washington
Phil Lehmberg
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
(69-70) Vietnam x2, Guitar player for the USO Rock Band. Received a Letter of Commendation for continued playing under fire.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
(69-70) Vietnam x2, Guitar player for the USO Rock Band. Received a Letter of Commendation for continued playing under fire.
Phil Rader
Class of 1967
Army, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1970 – US Army Specialist Four (E-4) Power Generator Equipment Operator/Mechanic. Died in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty from an explosive device after eleven months in country.
Class of 1967
Army, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1970 – US Army Specialist Four (E-4) Power Generator Equipment Operator/Mechanic. Died in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty from an explosive device after eleven months in country.
rebekah vickers
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
served in oif/oef as a 92w was assigned to 94th BSB 4/10th mountain division...
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
served in oif/oef as a 92w was assigned to 94th BSB 4/10th mountain division...
Richard Hussey
Class of 1966
Army, 8 Years
Infantry, Welder, Specialist 5th Class (E-5). Two tours of Vietnam.
Awards: Received National Defense medal, CIB medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and Vietnam Service Medal
Class of 1966
Army, 8 Years
Infantry, Welder, Specialist 5th Class (E-5). Two tours of Vietnam.
Awards: Received National Defense medal, CIB medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and Vietnam Service Medal
Robert Fitzgerald
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a Sergeant Major at Fort Lewis, Washington in 1996 after serving 30 years of service. Served approximately 16+ years overseas including two tours in Vietnam 68-69, 70-71. Recently retired from the US Postal service and reside in Washington.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a Sergeant Major at Fort Lewis, Washington in 1996 after serving 30 years of service. Served approximately 16+ years overseas including two tours in Vietnam 68-69, 70-71. Recently retired from the US Postal service and reside in Washington.
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