Iver C. Ranum High School Alumni
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Recent Members
| Danny Gallegos Danny Gallegos | 2001 |
| Donald Yedo | 1974 |
| Esther Otero | 1985 |
| Janice Mowery | 1971 |
| Joni Samora Joan Clarke | 1969 |
| Phillip Post Post | 1974 |
| Shelby Lane Shelby Lane | 1966 |
| Tom Medina | 1971 |
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
Allen Siekman
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Drafted, then joined so I could pick a job that would keep me out of Vietnam. That didn't work and I spent a year there, May of 68-69. Served with the 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cav. No purple heart, but did receive a Bronze Star.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Drafted, then joined so I could pick a job that would keep me out of Vietnam. That didn't work and I spent a year there, May of 68-69. Served with the 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cav. No purple heart, but did receive a Bronze Star.
Bill Lindhorst
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Spent my last 2 years of Naval service in Asmara, Eritrea as a Radioman. Was quite a cultural learning experience.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Spent my last 2 years of Naval service in Asmara, Eritrea as a Radioman. Was quite a cultural learning experience.
Brice A. Lewis, Sr.
Class of 2002
National Guard, 8 Years
I joined the CO. Army National Guard my Junior year at Ranum. Since then I have been deployed to Utah for the 02 Winter Olympic Games, FT. Carson in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 03-04, LA for Hurricane Katrina in 05, Windsor, CO for the tornado in 08, and the DNC in Denver 08. When I origanally enlisted I was a cook in the 3650th Maintance Company in Longmont, and now serve as a Chemical and Quartermaster Repairer in B Company "Spartans"/147th Brigade Support Battillion (FMC) in Longmont, part of the 169th Fires Brigade 157th Field Artillery Batillion.
Class of 2002
National Guard, 8 Years
I joined the CO. Army National Guard my Junior year at Ranum. Since then I have been deployed to Utah for the 02 Winter Olympic Games, FT. Carson in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 03-04, LA for Hurricane Katrina in 05, Windsor, CO for the tornado in 08, and the DNC in Denver 08. When I origanally enlisted I was a cook in the 3650th Maintance Company in Longmont, and now serve as a Chemical and Quartermaster Repairer in B Company "Spartans"/147th Brigade Support Battillion (FMC) in Longmont, part of the 169th Fires Brigade 157th Field Artillery Batillion.
Cameron Tripp
Class of 2000
Navy, 9 Years
Currently serving in the U.S. Navy, been in the service for 9 years and loves it! Just re-enlisted.
Class of 2000
Navy, 9 Years
Currently serving in the U.S. Navy, been in the service for 9 years and loves it! Just re-enlisted.
Carla Santin (Williams)
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
I was stationed at NAS Corpus Christi with Training Squadron 31. I was an Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class when I was discharged. I was in charge of ordering all supplies for the entire squadron and all flight gear for the pilots and flight crew. I attended "A" school in Memphis and graduated 2nd in my class. I was also named "Sailor of the Month" for outstanding work performance.
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
I was stationed at NAS Corpus Christi with Training Squadron 31. I was an Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class when I was discharged. I was in charge of ordering all supplies for the entire squadron and all flight gear for the pilots and flight crew. I attended "A" school in Memphis and graduated 2nd in my class. I was also named "Sailor of the Month" for outstanding work performance.
david spinelli
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
e-7, msgt, usaf, intelligence/morse intercept operator and assigned to vietnam, thailand, philippines, italy and turkey
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
e-7, msgt, usaf, intelligence/morse intercept operator and assigned to vietnam, thailand, philippines, italy and turkey
Dennis Campbell
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Career officer in Military Intelligence and Space Operations.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Career officer in Military Intelligence and Space Operations.
donald stalter
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Navy FMF Corpsman. Combat wounded Vietnam May 1967
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Navy FMF Corpsman. Combat wounded Vietnam May 1967
Eddie Lechuga
Class of 1982
Navy, 11 Years
Navy Corpsman - RTC/NTC San Diego, Ca. Mare Island, Calif. Balboa-San Diego, Ca. Naval Hospital-Pensacola, Fl. Naval Air Station-Pensacola, Fl. Desert Storm-97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany. Naval Hospital-Rota, Spain.
Class of 1982
Navy, 11 Years
Navy Corpsman - RTC/NTC San Diego, Ca. Mare Island, Calif. Balboa-San Diego, Ca. Naval Hospital-Pensacola, Fl. Naval Air Station-Pensacola, Fl. Desert Storm-97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany. Naval Hospital-Rota, Spain.
Eddie Lechuga
Class of 1982
Navy, 11 Years
Just loved the military, sometimes wished I stayed in. I did 4 active and then volunteered for 7 more years in the reserves.
Was a Navy Corpsman (E5)
highlights were Desert Storm, was sent to Germany to a hospittal to care for wounded from the war. Fortunately there were only a few.
Class of 1982
Navy, 11 Years
Just loved the military, sometimes wished I stayed in. I did 4 active and then volunteered for 7 more years in the reserves.
Was a Navy Corpsman (E5)
highlights were Desert Storm, was sent to Germany to a hospittal to care for wounded from the war. Fortunately there were only a few.
Frank Lanford
Class of 1982
Air Force, 12 Years
USAF Security Police
Six Years Active Duty
Six Years Active Reserve Duty
Class of 1982
Air Force, 12 Years
USAF Security Police
Six Years Active Duty
Six Years Active Reserve Duty
Gerald (Jerry) Hilton
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Was stationed at submarine repair duties. Torpedoman Technician E4
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Was stationed at submarine repair duties. Torpedoman Technician E4
James Eskridge
Class of 1980
Air Force, 11 Years
Mtn Home AFB - RAF Upper Heyford (England) 1981 - 1992
Class of 1980
Air Force, 11 Years
Mtn Home AFB - RAF Upper Heyford (England) 1981 - 1992
jim henderson
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Honorably served from 1988 - 2003, active duty 7 years, reserve duty 8 years
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 16 Years
Honorably served from 1988 - 2003, active duty 7 years, reserve duty 8 years
jim henderson
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 15 Years
7 active 8 1/2 reserve . Motor tranport 3531, 3533, 3521 motor transport chief. far east middle east, east coast, reserve duty in aroura
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 15 Years
7 active 8 1/2 reserve . Motor tranport 3531, 3533, 3521 motor transport chief. far east middle east, east coast, reserve duty in aroura
Jimmy R. Mock
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training at Fort Lewis, Washington 1/2/69 to 2/28/69.
AIT at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, 32D20 Fixed Stations Communications Controller.
Stationed at Frankfurt, Germany in the Army Security Agency Europe, Kennedy Kaserne 1/2/70 to 12/20/71. Military Intelligence involved in Top Secret Communications.
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training at Fort Lewis, Washington 1/2/69 to 2/28/69.
AIT at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, 32D20 Fixed Stations Communications Controller.
Stationed at Frankfurt, Germany in the Army Security Agency Europe, Kennedy Kaserne 1/2/70 to 12/20/71. Military Intelligence involved in Top Secret Communications.
Joyce E Rowley Wangle
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Administration - Unit Diary Clerk; Correspondence Clerk
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Administration - Unit Diary Clerk; Correspondence Clerk
Kenneth A Jacobsen
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Member of DAV, American Legion, VFW, and Marine Corps League
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Member of DAV, American Legion, VFW, and Marine Corps League
Mick Gillam
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
101st.Airborne Division
82nd Airborne Division
Wheel & Track Vehicle Mechanic
Tank Commamder
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
101st.Airborne Division
82nd Airborne Division
Wheel & Track Vehicle Mechanic
Tank Commamder
Mort McCarthy
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Graduated from Univ. of Utah and was commissioned an Ensign in 1971. Was ultimately promoted to Commander and commanded a helicopter squadron aboard USS Nimitz. During my career I accumulated over 3300 flight hours in about 15 different fixed and rotary wing aircraft. I was the first fleet Night Vision Goggle instructor and my squadron had the first fleet fully combat search & rescue aircarft I also did some flying for the movie "Hunt for Red October". I retired in 1992 to commence a career in commercial real estate.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Graduated from Univ. of Utah and was commissioned an Ensign in 1971. Was ultimately promoted to Commander and commanded a helicopter squadron aboard USS Nimitz. During my career I accumulated over 3300 flight hours in about 15 different fixed and rotary wing aircraft. I was the first fleet Night Vision Goggle instructor and my squadron had the first fleet fully combat search & rescue aircarft I also did some flying for the movie "Hunt for Red October". I retired in 1992 to commence a career in commercial real estate.
Randall Stutz
Class of 1985
Army, 2 Years
I served in the Paratroops with the 82nd Airborne untilI was injured and sent to Ft Riley to complete my service.
Class of 1985
Army, 2 Years
I served in the Paratroops with the 82nd Airborne untilI was injured and sent to Ft Riley to complete my service.
Richard (Dick) Ritter
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined in 1975 on the 'buddy program' with 4 other "Raiders" from ROTC and made a career of the service. Currently living in Kansas City, MO.
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined in 1975 on the 'buddy program' with 4 other "Raiders" from ROTC and made a career of the service. Currently living in Kansas City, MO.
Richard Schwab
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the Dental Corps after making Captain. Served various assignments at east and west coast clinics, aboard the L Y Spear, Sicily, Okinawa Japan. Graduated from USMC Command and Staff College.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the Dental Corps after making Captain. Served various assignments at east and west coast clinics, aboard the L Y Spear, Sicily, Okinawa Japan. Graduated from USMC Command and Staff College.
Rick McBride
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Corps of Engineers officer for 27 years. Retired as a Colonel in 2008. Continuing to serve as a civilian with the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. In a few more years I'll be moving back to Colrado to stay.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Corps of Engineers officer for 27 years. Retired as a Colonel in 2008. Continuing to serve as a civilian with the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. In a few more years I'll be moving back to Colrado to stay.
Robert F Thompson Jr
Class of 1978
Army, 34 Years
Served 1983-2017. Deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Class of 1978
Army, 34 Years
Served 1983-2017. Deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Robert Romero
Class of 1983
National Guard, 9 Years
Arizona Air National Guard - 1986-1990
107 Air Control Sqaudron
Utah Air National Guard - 1990-1996
109 Air Control Sqaudron
Aerospace Control & Warning Systems Operator
Class of 1983
National Guard, 9 Years
Arizona Air National Guard - 1986-1990
107 Air Control Sqaudron
Utah Air National Guard - 1990-1996
109 Air Control Sqaudron
Aerospace Control & Warning Systems Operator
Robert Rowley
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I was an aircraft structural mechanic. the aircraft that I worked on were F4 Phantom, UH-1N Helicopters, A4's, and F18. I retired with 30 years of service.
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I was an aircraft structural mechanic. the aircraft that I worked on were F4 Phantom, UH-1N Helicopters, A4's, and F18. I retired with 30 years of service.
Robert Stutz
Class of 1983
Navy, 16 Years
6 years active as a machinists mate in the fleet
10 years as a reservist with the Seabees ( Construction Battalions)
Class of 1983
Navy, 16 Years
6 years active as a machinists mate in the fleet
10 years as a reservist with the Seabees ( Construction Battalions)
Robert Stutz
Class of 1983
Navy, 16 Years
I served in the fleet as a Machinist Mate from 1983-1989 Then I served from 1994-2004 with the Seabees
Class of 1983
Navy, 16 Years
I served in the fleet as a Machinist Mate from 1983-1989 Then I served from 1994-2004 with the Seabees
Scott A. Serrault
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served 26 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. I love this country as much as my class that I went to school with. I served three in New York up state. Moved over to England for three years and saw more of the world that I can say. Moved to Texas in 1986 and was here until 1995 made a trip to Korea and back to Texas until I retired in May 2006.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served 26 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. I love this country as much as my class that I went to school with. I served three in New York up state. Moved over to England for three years and saw more of the world that I can say. Moved to Texas in 1986 and was here until 1995 made a trip to Korea and back to Texas until I retired in May 2006.
Shannon Espinoza
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
Commissioned out of Metropolitan State College of Denver as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Field Artillery in May 1995. Stationed at Fort Sill, OK- 1995, 1999; Fort Carson- 1996-99, 2001-2003 & 2004-2006; Republic of Korea- 2000-2001; Commanded Service Battery (Spartans), 3-29 Field Artillery- May 2002- September 2003 to include a deployment to Iraq from April 2003- April 2004; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- 2006-2007; Fort Leavenworth, KS- 2007-2008; Fort Bliss- 2008- Present. I'm priviledged and proud to continue to serve among some of the finest men and women in America.
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
Commissioned out of Metropolitan State College of Denver as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Field Artillery in May 1995. Stationed at Fort Sill, OK- 1995, 1999; Fort Carson- 1996-99, 2001-2003 & 2004-2006; Republic of Korea- 2000-2001; Commanded Service Battery (Spartans), 3-29 Field Artillery- May 2002- September 2003 to include a deployment to Iraq from April 2003- April 2004; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- 2006-2007; Fort Leavenworth, KS- 2007-2008; Fort Bliss- 2008- Present. I'm priviledged and proud to continue to serve among some of the finest men and women in America.
Tamara L. Parks
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed at MCRD in San Diego for four years
as a MP.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed at MCRD in San Diego for four years
as a MP.
Taylor Wulff
Class of 2008
Air Force, 2 Years
MIlitary Police stationed in Tampa.
Deployment for 6 months in Abudabi, UAE.
Class of 2008
Air Force, 2 Years
MIlitary Police stationed in Tampa.
Deployment for 6 months in Abudabi, UAE.
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