Hiram W Johnson High School Alumni
Sacramento, California (CA)
Recent Members
| April Blandford | 1976 |
| Guadalupe Melgoza | 1984 |
| Jeanette Jeanette Marie Halvorson | 1962 |
| John Tevis John Tevis | 1980 |
| Layne Lloyd | 1967 |
| Pauline Slisky | 1972 |
| Rick Cowin | 1967 |
| Taryn Robinson Robinson | 2004 |
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
Marsha Abston
Class of 1988
Army, 16 Years
Served in US Army now in Army National Guard.
Class of 1988
Army, 16 Years
Served in US Army now in Army National Guard.
Michael (Mike) Schell
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlised in 1978, Submainres/Nuclear Power. Commissioned via the Limited Duty Officer Program in 1994. Retired in 1998.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlised in 1978, Submainres/Nuclear Power. Commissioned via the Limited Duty Officer Program in 1994. Retired in 1998.
Michael C. Daniel
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
I served in the army as a radio repairman from 1966-1969. I served from 1968-1969 in Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
I served in the army as a radio repairman from 1966-1969. I served from 1968-1969 in Vietnam.
Michael Hupp
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
!971 - 1977, Navy Nuclear Operator, E-6, MM1, Submarine SSBN -623 Nathan Hale. Stationed in Bremerton Wash and Charleston, S.C. Patrol Zone was North Atlantic off Russian coast.
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
!971 - 1977, Navy Nuclear Operator, E-6, MM1, Submarine SSBN -623 Nathan Hale. Stationed in Bremerton Wash and Charleston, S.C. Patrol Zone was North Atlantic off Russian coast.
Michael Placencia
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted in August 1966 and retired in December 1992 as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). Stationed on/at: Coast Guard Cutter Magnolia, Astoria, OR; Coast Guard Squadron One, Cat Lo, VN; Coast Guard Cutter Point Glover; Marine Inspection Office, San Francisco; CGHQ Washington, DC; Training Center Yorktown (twice); Air Station San Diego, Air Station Sacramento, and Coast Guard Group Monterey. While in the USCG, earned my degree in Economics from San Francisco State University. I am currently (2013-2015) National President of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association.
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Enlisted in August 1966 and retired in December 1992 as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). Stationed on/at: Coast Guard Cutter Magnolia, Astoria, OR; Coast Guard Squadron One, Cat Lo, VN; Coast Guard Cutter Point Glover; Marine Inspection Office, San Francisco; CGHQ Washington, DC; Training Center Yorktown (twice); Air Station San Diego, Air Station Sacramento, and Coast Guard Group Monterey. While in the USCG, earned my degree in Economics from San Francisco State University. I am currently (2013-2015) National President of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association.
Michael Wortman
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
School in Biloxi
Base in Sacramento, and Tiawan
Communication technician
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
School in Biloxi
Base in Sacramento, and Tiawan
Communication technician
Nick Guzman
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Technician
Senior Airman E-4
Travis, AFB CA
Served before 9/11 and after start of the Iraq war.
The Air Force payed for my Electrical Engineering Bachelors degree from Cal Poly.
Go Air Force!
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Technician
Senior Airman E-4
Travis, AFB CA
Served before 9/11 and after start of the Iraq war.
The Air Force payed for my Electrical Engineering Bachelors degree from Cal Poly.
Go Air Force!
Patty Hammes
Class of 1979
Air Force, 5 Years
Went delayed enlistment October 1979 - Printer Systems Operator, held top secret clearance, PACAF - Duty Stations: Misawa AB, Misawa, Japan, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX
Class of 1979
Air Force, 5 Years
Went delayed enlistment October 1979 - Printer Systems Operator, held top secret clearance, PACAF - Duty Stations: Misawa AB, Misawa, Japan, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX
Phillip Long
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Security Police and Computer Operator
Tour in Korea 1971-72
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Security Police and Computer Operator
Tour in Korea 1971-72
Phuong D. Tran
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Currently serving in Okinawa, Japan.
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Currently serving in Okinawa, Japan.
pyong c. lee
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
1Bn/503rd Inf. Regt. ( Air Borne ) 2nd Inf. Div. Light Infantry. South Korea , Japan , Panama , Alaska ,
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
1Bn/503rd Inf. Regt. ( Air Borne ) 2nd Inf. Div. Light Infantry. South Korea , Japan , Panama , Alaska ,
RAY GUZMAN
Class of 1979
Air Force, 6 Years
SGT IN THE AIR FORCE
HONORABLY DISCARGED IN 1989
Class of 1979
Air Force, 6 Years
SGT IN THE AIR FORCE
HONORABLY DISCARGED IN 1989
Raymond A. Cervantes, JR.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Held tours at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX; Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, NC; Howard AFB, Panana; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD and Comiso AFB, Sicily, Italy. Worked in the Mental Health/medical fleld. Last job held was Superintendent, Social Work Services. During AF career received 2 (two) Defense Meritorious Service, 3 (three) AF Meritorious Service and 1 (one) AF Achievement Medals. Retired as MSgt/E7.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Held tours at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX; Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, NC; Howard AFB, Panana; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD and Comiso AFB, Sicily, Italy. Worked in the Mental Health/medical fleld. Last job held was Superintendent, Social Work Services. During AF career received 2 (two) Defense Meritorious Service, 3 (three) AF Meritorious Service and 1 (one) AF Achievement Medals. Retired as MSgt/E7.
Ric Geiger
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Drafted 1973. Enlisted medic for 8 years. Army trained as Physician Assistant/Warrant Officer for 11 years, commissioned officer for 6 years, retired as Major.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Drafted 1973. Enlisted medic for 8 years. Army trained as Physician Assistant/Warrant Officer for 11 years, commissioned officer for 6 years, retired as Major.
Richard Cheng
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Missile Launch Officer and Logistician. Deployed twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Missile Launch Officer and Logistician. Deployed twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Richard Oravetz
Class of 1970
Navy Reserves, 12 Years
Lt. USNR-Idependent Ready Reserve
Class of 1970
Navy Reserves, 12 Years
Lt. USNR-Idependent Ready Reserve
Richard Oravetz
Class of 1970
Navy Reserves, 13 Years
Received my Ensign bars upon graduation from Cal Maritime in 1973 and was later promoted to Lt. Never did any active duty since was strictly individual ready reserve for 13 years.
Class of 1970
Navy Reserves, 13 Years
Received my Ensign bars upon graduation from Cal Maritime in 1973 and was later promoted to Lt. Never did any active duty since was strictly individual ready reserve for 13 years.
RICHARD ROSEN
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
drafted in February 1971, assigned to the 287th Military Police Company, Berlin Brigade, West Berlin, where I served for 17 months. Eventually became the head clerk of the largest MP company in the Army. Honorably and thankfully discharged January 1973, after 23 months and 6 days...
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
drafted in February 1971, assigned to the 287th Military Police Company, Berlin Brigade, West Berlin, where I served for 17 months. Eventually became the head clerk of the largest MP company in the Army. Honorably and thankfully discharged January 1973, after 23 months and 6 days...
Richard W. Casarez
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed in Norfolk, VA
4 years active duty
Honorable discharge
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed in Norfolk, VA
4 years active duty
Honorable discharge
Rick Blim
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Initialyy in the US Navy four years, joined with classmate Jay Carpenter.
Served 30 years with the Army Reserve. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Initialyy in the US Navy four years, joined with classmate Jay Carpenter.
Served 30 years with the Army Reserve. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Ricky Blim
Class of 1962
Navy, 30 Years
Four years Active Duty with the US Navy. Twenty six years with the US Army Reserve. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Class of 1962
Navy, 30 Years
Four years Active Duty with the US Navy. Twenty six years with the US Army Reserve. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Robert Curry
Class of 1983
Navy, 2 Years
USS Manuna Kea (AE-22) Port stationed at Concord Naval Weapon Station, Concord, CA (1992-1994)
U.S. Naval Reserves, (1995 to 1997)
Moffett Naval Air Station, Mountain View, CA
Class of 1983
Navy, 2 Years
USS Manuna Kea (AE-22) Port stationed at Concord Naval Weapon Station, Concord, CA (1992-1994)
U.S. Naval Reserves, (1995 to 1997)
Moffett Naval Air Station, Mountain View, CA
Robert Curry
Class of 1983
Navy, 7 Years
On board the U.S.S. Mauna Kea (AE-22), from 1992 to 1994; Naval Reserves, Moffett Naval Air Station, Mountian View, CA, 1995 to 1997; Inactive Reserves, 1997 to 1999. Honorable Discharged 1999.
Class of 1983
Navy, 7 Years
On board the U.S.S. Mauna Kea (AE-22), from 1992 to 1994; Naval Reserves, Moffett Naval Air Station, Mountian View, CA, 1995 to 1997; Inactive Reserves, 1997 to 1999. Honorable Discharged 1999.
Robert Gallaway
Class of 1968
Army, 8 Years
Stationed at the Presideo of SF while in law school, then trial attorney at the 8th Infantry Division in Germany for 3 years, and finally appellate attorney for the Army for 2.5 years in DC. After resigning from the Regular Army, I stayed in the Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Class of 1968
Army, 8 Years
Stationed at the Presideo of SF while in law school, then trial attorney at the 8th Infantry Division in Germany for 3 years, and finally appellate attorney for the Army for 2.5 years in DC. After resigning from the Regular Army, I stayed in the Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Rocky McCants
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2001
Served in 3 career fields
Aircraft Maintenance
Military Training Instructor
Equal Opportunity and Treatment Human Relations Instructor
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2001
Served in 3 career fields
Aircraft Maintenance
Military Training Instructor
Equal Opportunity and Treatment Human Relations Instructor
Roger Kinney
Class of 1984
Air Force, 6 Years
USAF - Aircrew Life Support and Survival
Class of 1984
Air Force, 6 Years
USAF - Aircrew Life Support and Survival
Roland Phillips corky
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Ams second-classE 5.USS RANGER CVS 63 2 years.VF 121 SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA..MONTEREY NAF AIR STATION 18 MONTHS.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Ams second-classE 5.USS RANGER CVS 63 2 years.VF 121 SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA..MONTEREY NAF AIR STATION 18 MONTHS.
Ronald Eason
Class of 1974
Navy, 11 Years
I volunteered while still in school and reported 2 weeks after graduation. I spent 5 years active and served 6 years in the active reserves.
Class of 1974
Navy, 11 Years
I volunteered while still in school and reported 2 weeks after graduation. I spent 5 years active and served 6 years in the active reserves.
Shakeel Hassan
Class of 2006
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft Fuel Systems Repair, Deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Eurding Freedom, and OIF-Horn of Africa
Class of 2006
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft Fuel Systems Repair, Deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Eurding Freedom, and OIF-Horn of Africa
sherika prasad
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Corporal of Marines and mother of 2
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Corporal of Marines and mother of 2
Stanley Fueller
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Medical Lab Technician Walter Reed Medical Center 1970-71
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Medical Lab Technician Walter Reed Medical Center 1970-71
stephen edwards
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Basic training in Fort Ord, CA and served 1 year in Korea as combat engineer.
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Basic training in Fort Ord, CA and served 1 year in Korea as combat engineer.
Steven Jones
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 years active duty, 22 years Reserves. Radio repairman then crosstrained to Combat Engineers. Deployed to Iraq in 2003. Retired Senior Master Sergeant.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 years active duty, 22 years Reserves. Radio repairman then crosstrained to Combat Engineers. Deployed to Iraq in 2003. Retired Senior Master Sergeant.
Tim Lethco
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from March 1982 - March 2003,
Career Field: Air Traffic Control
Basic Training: Lackland AFB, TX (1982)
Tech School Keesler AFB, MS (1982)
1st base: Grissom AFB, IN (1983-1985)
2nd base: Gelena AB, AK (1985-1986)
3rd base: Mather AFB, CA (1986-1991)
4th base: Rhien Main AB, Germany (1991-1994)
5th base: Ranstein AB, Germany (1994-1995)
6th base: Laughlin AFB, TX (1995-2003)
TDYs to Normandy France, Tazar Hungery
Retired TSgt (E-6)
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from March 1982 - March 2003,
Career Field: Air Traffic Control
Basic Training: Lackland AFB, TX (1982)
Tech School Keesler AFB, MS (1982)
1st base: Grissom AFB, IN (1983-1985)
2nd base: Gelena AB, AK (1985-1986)
3rd base: Mather AFB, CA (1986-1991)
4th base: Rhien Main AB, Germany (1991-1994)
5th base: Ranstein AB, Germany (1994-1995)
6th base: Laughlin AFB, TX (1995-2003)
TDYs to Normandy France, Tazar Hungery
Retired TSgt (E-6)
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