Hoquiam High School Alumni
Hoquiam, Washington (WA)
Recent Members
| Bill Zawlocki | 1966 |
| Carolynn Driver | 1958 |
| Jameson Estavillo | 2015 |
| Marjorie Coulston | 1960 |
| Rebecca Johnson | 1986 |
| Rick Rick Strom | 1976 |
| Sam Balk | 2018 |
| Terra Turpin | 1997 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Al Luther
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Served in SE Asia (in Thailand), where I serviced as a mechanic the AC 130 Gunship. After SEA I applied and was accepted into the program to become a Training Instructor at Lackland AFB, TX. I did this for 5 years training young men and women to transition from civilian life to one of service to their country. Best time I had as an MTI (Military Training Instructor), stationed in San Antonio, TX. Rank: SSgt
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Served in SE Asia (in Thailand), where I serviced as a mechanic the AC 130 Gunship. After SEA I applied and was accepted into the program to become a Training Instructor at Lackland AFB, TX. I did this for 5 years training young men and women to transition from civilian life to one of service to their country. Best time I had as an MTI (Military Training Instructor), stationed in San Antonio, TX. Rank: SSgt
Glenn Richmond Collins
Class of 1936
Air Force, 20+ Years
A veteran Air Force officer, now 91 years old. Very proud to have served as a pilot in World War II and the Korean War and in peace time air defense for 34 years. No matter where he has been stationed he always returned home to Hoquiam whenever possible. Very proud to be an alumni of Hoquiam High School!
Class of 1936
Air Force, 20+ Years
A veteran Air Force officer, now 91 years old. Very proud to have served as a pilot in World War II and the Korean War and in peace time air defense for 34 years. No matter where he has been stationed he always returned home to Hoquiam whenever possible. Very proud to be an alumni of Hoquiam High School!
James Jepsen
Class of 1957
Navy, 20+ Years
Boot camp, Company 226, San Diego, CA, JUL 57. Served aboard USS Westchester County, LST 1167; USS Finch, DER 328; USS Tacoma, PG 92; USS Denver, LPD 9; & USS Jouett, CG 29. EFSR to FTCS. WESCO homeported Yokosuka, Japan. Finch & Tacoma homeported Guam, MI. Others, San Diego. Vietnam service on Finch, Tacoma & Denver. One Combat Action Ribbon, no Purple Hearts. Retired AUG 82.
Class of 1957
Navy, 20+ Years
Boot camp, Company 226, San Diego, CA, JUL 57. Served aboard USS Westchester County, LST 1167; USS Finch, DER 328; USS Tacoma, PG 92; USS Denver, LPD 9; & USS Jouett, CG 29. EFSR to FTCS. WESCO homeported Yokosuka, Japan. Finch & Tacoma homeported Guam, MI. Others, San Diego. Vietnam service on Finch, Tacoma & Denver. One Combat Action Ribbon, no Purple Hearts. Retired AUG 82.
Jeff Emry
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Was a combat medic for 24 years in the Army from 1984 to 2008. In chronological order, served at Fort Riley, Kansas ('85 - '86); Nurnberg, Germany ('86 - '89; Fort Carson, Colorado ('89 - '92); Camp Casey, South Korea ('92 - '93); Fort Carson, Colorado ('93 - '00); Schofield Barracks, Hawaii ('00 - '03), and Fort Sam Houston, Texas ('03 - '08).
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Was a combat medic for 24 years in the Army from 1984 to 2008. In chronological order, served at Fort Riley, Kansas ('85 - '86); Nurnberg, Germany ('86 - '89; Fort Carson, Colorado ('89 - '92); Camp Casey, South Korea ('92 - '93); Fort Carson, Colorado ('93 - '00); Schofield Barracks, Hawaii ('00 - '03), and Fort Sam Houston, Texas ('03 - '08).
Jim Bagley
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served in Vietnam 1967-1968
war is something men don,t forget.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Served in Vietnam 1967-1968
war is something men don,t forget.
Keith Carriker
Class of 1979
Army, 12 Years
Keith serced in several different MOSs durin his time with the Army. He was a typewriter repairman...a postal carrier...a cook and a generator mechanic. He also sang the National Anthem at multiple functions with his deep bass voice. Preparing for a tour in Iraq Keith was given a round of injections that gave him brain cancer...he passed away in Aug. if 2000.
Class of 1979
Army, 12 Years
Keith serced in several different MOSs durin his time with the Army. He was a typewriter repairman...a postal carrier...a cook and a generator mechanic. He also sang the National Anthem at multiple functions with his deep bass voice. Preparing for a tour in Iraq Keith was given a round of injections that gave him brain cancer...he passed away in Aug. if 2000.
Paul Barbara
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Cryptographic technician and then NCOIC of Technical Training
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Cryptographic technician and then NCOIC of Technical Training
Richard Webster
Class of 1970
Army, 9 Years
US Army -
Ft. Bragg, Special Operations Command
Class of 1970
Army, 9 Years
US Army -
Ft. Bragg, Special Operations Command
Roy Sanderson
Class of 1957
Navy, 10 Years
Spent 4+ years on a destroyer and APA in the Atlantic and Mediteranean, 1 year at Bremerton, 1 year at Pacific Beach, and 4 years on a destoyer, mine sweeper and LST's in the Pacific including 3 years in and out of Viet Nam.
Class of 1957
Navy, 10 Years
Spent 4+ years on a destroyer and APA in the Atlantic and Mediteranean, 1 year at Bremerton, 1 year at Pacific Beach, and 4 years on a destoyer, mine sweeper and LST's in the Pacific including 3 years in and out of Viet Nam.
Terry Yeager
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
After graduation went to Navy Boot camp in California. Stationed on board the U.S.S.Ranger. Stationed in Alemeda California. One tour of duty Viet Nam. Returned home in 1973. Living now in Central Park-Aberdeen Wa.
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
After graduation went to Navy Boot camp in California. Stationed on board the U.S.S.Ranger. Stationed in Alemeda California. One tour of duty Viet Nam. Returned home in 1973. Living now in Central Park-Aberdeen Wa.
thomas candey
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
carpenter shop ces,with 1 tour our seas osan ab korea boot camp was lackland ab texas 3701 bnts flt 0076 jan 3,1971 also made sargent while in the service
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
carpenter shop ces,with 1 tour our seas osan ab korea boot camp was lackland ab texas 3701 bnts flt 0076 jan 3,1971 also made sargent while in the service
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School News
Passing
Sandra L. (Fenton) Stewart (San-Dee) passed away peacefully at home March 30, 2012. Class of 1964
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Our Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hoquiam are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!