Jack Yates High School Alumni
Houston, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Catherine Brown | 1964 |
| Daniel Brown | 1973 |
| Demetrias Lenford | 2017 |
| Edward Smith | 1963 |
| Enzly Chizer | 1976 |
| Marla Hatcher | 1973 |
| Reginald Epperson Reginald Epperson | 1973 |
| Yolanda Brown | 1966 |
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
Jimmy Payton
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served with the 26th BPO Corps of Engineers in Munich, Germany from April, 1967 to December, 1968. Honorably discharged December 15, 1968; rank -sargeant/E-5.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served with the 26th BPO Corps of Engineers in Munich, Germany from April, 1967 to December, 1968. Honorably discharged December 15, 1968; rank -sargeant/E-5.
Joseph A. Carethers
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
United States Air Force Security Service (currently Air Intelligence Service) as a Military Linguist from 1964-1985. Retired in 1985 as a Master Sergeant (E-7) afters tours in Texas, California, Maryland, Turkey and Germany
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
United States Air Force Security Service (currently Air Intelligence Service) as a Military Linguist from 1964-1985. Retired in 1985 as a Master Sergeant (E-7) afters tours in Texas, California, Maryland, Turkey and Germany
Joseph Adams
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Boot training - Ft. Polk, LA
AIT Trng. - Ft. Momouth, NJ & Ft. Dix, NJ
Viet Nam tour of duty and final tour in Panama, CZ
ETS - 9/10/73
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Boot training - Ft. Polk, LA
AIT Trng. - Ft. Momouth, NJ & Ft. Dix, NJ
Viet Nam tour of duty and final tour in Panama, CZ
ETS - 9/10/73
Kenneth Ditto
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Anti submarine warfare operator --Aircrew--S 3 Viking...E2C Hawkeye Aircrafts...Naval Squadrons Pacific Fleet
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Anti submarine warfare operator --Aircrew--S 3 Viking...E2C Hawkeye Aircrafts...Naval Squadrons Pacific Fleet
Kenneth Ditto
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Anti submarine warfare operator///AirCrew--EA2 Hawkeye///S3 Viking
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Anti submarine warfare operator///AirCrew--EA2 Hawkeye///S3 Viking
Kenneth Herring
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force Master Sgt currently stationed outside of Phoenix AZ.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force Master Sgt currently stationed outside of Phoenix AZ.
Kenneth Herring
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retire in 2008 after 22 years of active duty service.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retire in 2008 after 22 years of active duty service.
Kishon R. Simon
Class of 1999
Army, 4 Years
Kishon Is still serving in the Army. She has just returned from a 15 month deployment in Afghanistan.
Class of 1999
Army, 4 Years
Kishon Is still serving in the Army. She has just returned from a 15 month deployment in Afghanistan.
Leevester L. Clay
Class of 1986
Navy, 8 Years
Special warfare Combatant Craft Crew Navy Divers and Aviation Rescue Swimmers
Class of 1986
Navy, 8 Years
Special warfare Combatant Craft Crew Navy Divers and Aviation Rescue Swimmers
Marcus Kenneth Moseley
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Sargeant (E-5) Communications,Viet Nam,1968. Peace Corps Volunteer,1963-1965,Jamaica W.I.
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Sargeant (E-5) Communications,Viet Nam,1968. Peace Corps Volunteer,1963-1965,Jamaica W.I.
Marcus Moseley
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Radio Operator-Light Infantry-Viet Nam(1968)
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Radio Operator-Light Infantry-Viet Nam(1968)
Marticia Williams
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps. Currently stationed at Fort Hood, TX as the Provost Sergeant Major at the Police Station there.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps. Currently stationed at Fort Hood, TX as the Provost Sergeant Major at the Police Station there.
Marticia Williams
Class of 1984
Army, 26 Years
I retired as a Sergeant Major (SGM E-9) from the U.S. Army Military Police Corps at Fort Hood, TX where i was working as the installation (base) Law Enforcement SGM from 2008-201, after 26 years of military service. I also had the privilege of performing duties as a Drill Sergeant while on active duty as well where I got the opportunity to train many great Soldiers that came into the Army. I truly enjoyed my military career, and at the age of 45, I was able to retired and be at home with my children and my husband as a stay at home mom and enjoy my life as a volunteer for hire. ???? Life is Good. God is Greater. ????????
Class of 1984
Army, 26 Years
I retired as a Sergeant Major (SGM E-9) from the U.S. Army Military Police Corps at Fort Hood, TX where i was working as the installation (base) Law Enforcement SGM from 2008-201, after 26 years of military service. I also had the privilege of performing duties as a Drill Sergeant while on active duty as well where I got the opportunity to train many great Soldiers that came into the Army. I truly enjoyed my military career, and at the age of 45, I was able to retired and be at home with my children and my husband as a stay at home mom and enjoy my life as a volunteer for hire. ???? Life is Good. God is Greater. ????????
Maurice Perkins
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
Served in Iraqi Freedom (808th Eng Co) and Desert Storm (210th BDE - 5/17th). .50 Caliber Gunner & Food Service Sergeant.
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
Served in Iraqi Freedom (808th Eng Co) and Desert Storm (210th BDE - 5/17th). .50 Caliber Gunner & Food Service Sergeant.
melvin charles sheppard sr.
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
I served 2 of my 4 years overseas and the other 2 years in california.
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
I served 2 of my 4 years overseas and the other 2 years in california.
MELVIN LEWIS
Class of 1984
Army, 17 Years
92A SUPPLY SARGENT FT JACKSON FT LEE FT BENNING FT BRAGG BINLACH GERMANY FT LEWIS IRAQ SAUDI KUWAIT
Class of 1984
Army, 17 Years
92A SUPPLY SARGENT FT JACKSON FT LEE FT BENNING FT BRAGG BINLACH GERMANY FT LEWIS IRAQ SAUDI KUWAIT
MELVIN LEWIS
Class of 1984
Army, 17 Years
SUPPLY FT.JACKSON FT.LEE FT.BENNING FT.BRAGG FT.STERWART BINLACH GERMANY IRAQ KUWAIT SAUDI FT LEWIS
Class of 1984
Army, 17 Years
SUPPLY FT.JACKSON FT.LEE FT.BENNING FT.BRAGG FT.STERWART BINLACH GERMANY IRAQ KUWAIT SAUDI FT LEWIS
Paul Richards
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed in Calli-visited SE asia--Survived, y'all.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed in Calli-visited SE asia--Survived, y'all.
Randall Kelley
Class of 2003
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force Security Forces(Military Police)
Class of 2003
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Force Security Forces(Military Police)
Randall Kelley Jr
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
Air Force Military Police (Security Forces HUA)
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
Air Force Military Police (Security Forces HUA)
Reginald W. Hamilton
Class of 1987
Navy, 10 Years
Served onboard the USS Independence CV-62, USS Fort Fisher LSD-40, SS Constellation CV-64
Class of 1987
Navy, 10 Years
Served onboard the USS Independence CV-62, USS Fort Fisher LSD-40, SS Constellation CV-64
Rev. Willie Branch, Jr
Class of 1970
Navy, 12 Years
After serving the American Legion for 10 years is now the District 17 Commander for the Department of Florida. Helping all veterans through the oldest veteran organization, The American Legion 1919 - 2019
Class of 1970
Navy, 12 Years
After serving the American Legion for 10 years is now the District 17 Commander for the Department of Florida. Helping all veterans through the oldest veteran organization, The American Legion 1919 - 2019
Rev. Willie Branch, Jr.
Class of 1970
Navy, 12 Years
Served Honorably in Vietnam, returned and worked in Norfolk, VA and later in New Orleans, La before returnng to Houston in 1983. E7
Class of 1970
Navy, 12 Years
Served Honorably in Vietnam, returned and worked in Norfolk, VA and later in New Orleans, La before returnng to Houston in 1983. E7
Rev. Willie W. Branch, Jr.
Class of 1970
Navy, 12 Years
Continuing to serve in both the AMVETS and American Legion where is the First Black to be elected Commander of the post in Ormond Beach, FL and the First Black to serve as Chaplain of District 17, Department of Florida.
Class of 1970
Navy, 12 Years
Continuing to serve in both the AMVETS and American Legion where is the First Black to be elected Commander of the post in Ormond Beach, FL and the First Black to serve as Chaplain of District 17, Department of Florida.
Richard Goffner
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Combat engineer Two battle conflicts.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Combat engineer Two battle conflicts.
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Jack Yates Class of 1974 45th Year Reunion
The Jack Yates Class of 1974 is busy planning our 45th Class Reunion which will be November 29th - December 1st, 2019. W...
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Our Jack Yates 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 Jack Yates High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Houston are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!