John F Kennedy High School Alumni
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Recent Members
| Asia Rios | 2022 |
| Clara Pearson | 1997 |
| Darlene Archuleta | 1984 |
| Gina Daly | 1978 |
| Juan Carlos | 2023 |
| Julia Kouris | 1977 |
| Margaret Cox | 1975 |
| Margaret Macdonald | 1972 |
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
Alvin Klinger
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Army Signal Corps, Cryptographic communications electronics instructor.
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Army Signal Corps, Cryptographic communications electronics instructor.
Bill Raissle
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Army, 1968 - 1972, Vietnam '69-'70
USAF, 1977 - 1993
Retired Major, USAF
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Army, 1968 - 1972, Vietnam '69-'70
USAF, 1977 - 1993
Retired Major, USAF
Deeann Mares
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Aboard the USS Salvor ARS-52
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Aboard the USS Salvor ARS-52
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Gabriel Romero
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 7 Years
The Few, The Proud, The Marines!
The worlds greatest warriors...U.S. Marines!
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 7 Years
The Few, The Proud, The Marines!
The worlds greatest warriors...U.S. Marines!
Jeff Oppenneer
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired 1993 STGCS(SW) ...'initiated'. Served aboard the USS: Fox, Koelsch, Jouett, Miller, Devastator. Finished my career in mine countermeasures. Mostly with COMMIDEASTFORCE. Graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy at War College, Newport, RI. Loved it all. Generally a scallywag.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired 1993 STGCS(SW) ...'initiated'. Served aboard the USS: Fox, Koelsch, Jouett, Miller, Devastator. Finished my career in mine countermeasures. Mostly with COMMIDEASTFORCE. Graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy at War College, Newport, RI. Loved it all. Generally a scallywag.
Jennifer McCord
Class of 1994
Army, 6 Years
Thank you to the person who honored my brother and me on here! Slight correction, I graduated in 94 and Sam graduated in 89.
Class of 1994
Army, 6 Years
Thank you to the person who honored my brother and me on here! Slight correction, I graduated in 94 and Sam graduated in 89.
Jeremy Calderon
Class of 1998
Army, 9 Years
Entered as a Radio Operator (31C) spent the year of '99 in Korea, 8 years at Ft. Bragg, NC. '01-'03, Gradutated from the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and awarded the coveted Green Beret, Special Forces Tab and Special Forces Communication Sergeant (18E) designation. Assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. 3 tours (OEF) in Afghanistan.
Class of 1998
Army, 9 Years
Entered as a Radio Operator (31C) spent the year of '99 in Korea, 8 years at Ft. Bragg, NC. '01-'03, Gradutated from the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and awarded the coveted Green Beret, Special Forces Tab and Special Forces Communication Sergeant (18E) designation. Assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. 3 tours (OEF) in Afghanistan.
Kevin W. McGriff
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Served active duty from March 1985 - 2005. Transferred to Fleet reserves on 1 Apr 2005.
Full retirement in 2015
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Served active duty from March 1985 - 2005. Transferred to Fleet reserves on 1 Apr 2005.
Full retirement in 2015
Larry Conger
Class of 1989
Air Force, 19 Years
MSgt, USAF, Contracting Officer.
two tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan. Operation Southerwatch (Saudi), Operation Provide Comfort (Turkey), Operaton Joint Endeavor (Croatia) veteran. Stationed at Carswell AFB, TX, RAF Lakenheath, UK, Izmir, Turkey, Andersen AFB, Guam, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, Bolling AFB, DC, Columbus AFB, MS and now JFC Naples (NATO), Naples Italy
Class of 1989
Air Force, 19 Years
MSgt, USAF, Contracting Officer.
two tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan. Operation Southerwatch (Saudi), Operation Provide Comfort (Turkey), Operaton Joint Endeavor (Croatia) veteran. Stationed at Carswell AFB, TX, RAF Lakenheath, UK, Izmir, Turkey, Andersen AFB, Guam, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, Bolling AFB, DC, Columbus AFB, MS and now JFC Naples (NATO), Naples Italy
Laura Kaaren van de Ven
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 2000. Stationed all around the US including 2 years back home in Denver at Fitzsimons (1977-79).
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 2000. Stationed all around the US including 2 years back home in Denver at Fitzsimons (1977-79).
Linda Owen
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the US Navy from 1975-2005. Husband, John Owen, is also a Navy Veteran, having served between 1974-1995. Combined tours included Okinawa (Japan), Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Camp Pendleton, CA, Augsburg (Germany), Virgina Beach, VA, Ottawa (Canada) and Fort Meade, MD.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the US Navy from 1975-2005. Husband, John Owen, is also a Navy Veteran, having served between 1974-1995. Combined tours included Okinawa (Japan), Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Camp Pendleton, CA, Augsburg (Germany), Virgina Beach, VA, Ottawa (Canada) and Fort Meade, MD.
Megan Leuthauser Barbour
Class of 2002
Navy, 5 Years
Hospital Corpsman, battlefield medic deployed in March 2003 in support of OIF.
Class of 2002
Navy, 5 Years
Hospital Corpsman, battlefield medic deployed in March 2003 in support of OIF.
Michael E. Mischo
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Avionics Technician- Memphis Naval Air Station, Millington TN.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Avionics Technician- Memphis Naval Air Station, Millington TN.
Michael O'Dell
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduated CU ROTC 1977. Served on a combat crew from 1978-1982. Held a number of command and staff positions and retired from Kirtland AFB as Deputy Base Commander in 1998.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduated CU ROTC 1977. Served on a combat crew from 1978-1982. Held a number of command and staff positions and retired from Kirtland AFB as Deputy Base Commander in 1998.
Michele Mischo
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Military Police and Drill Instructor from 1976 to 1982.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Military Police and Drill Instructor from 1976 to 1982.
Patrick R. Liles
Class of 1978
Army, 17 Years
Served 17 years in the US Army Band Corps. Retired in 1995 from Ft. Carson, CO. Stationed in Virginia Beach, VA 78-79, Schofield Barracks, HI 78-82, Ft. McClellan, AL 82-86, Yungson, Seoul, Korea 86-88, Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX 88-91, Bad Kreuznach, Germany 91-94, Ft. Carson, CO 94-95.
Class of 1978
Army, 17 Years
Served 17 years in the US Army Band Corps. Retired in 1995 from Ft. Carson, CO. Stationed in Virginia Beach, VA 78-79, Schofield Barracks, HI 78-82, Ft. McClellan, AL 82-86, Yungson, Seoul, Korea 86-88, Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX 88-91, Bad Kreuznach, Germany 91-94, Ft. Carson, CO 94-95.
Robert Nakamura
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Held Medical and Finance Specialist jobs.
Have 3 tours in Korea and 1 tour in Germany.
Have many assignments throught the United States.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Held Medical and Finance Specialist jobs.
Have 3 tours in Korea and 1 tour in Germany.
Have many assignments throught the United States.
Robert Nakamura
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Went into the Army just 2 weeks after graduating JFK. Served as a Medical Specialist during my first 4 years then Finance Corps for the remaining years. Served in Korea with 3 tours of duty for 4 years and 1 tour of Germany for 3 years. Have gone from the west coast at Fort Ord (Monterrey area), California and Fort Lewis (Tacoma), Washington, to Saint Louis, Missouri and the east coast in Massachusetts and South Carolina. Never got assiged to Fitzimmons the Army Medical Center in Denver or Colorado Springs, and wished that I had a chance to go to either place for duty. Had fun overall and no regrets in my choice for being in the military. One of my better choices that I had made in my life.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Went into the Army just 2 weeks after graduating JFK. Served as a Medical Specialist during my first 4 years then Finance Corps for the remaining years. Served in Korea with 3 tours of duty for 4 years and 1 tour of Germany for 3 years. Have gone from the west coast at Fort Ord (Monterrey area), California and Fort Lewis (Tacoma), Washington, to Saint Louis, Missouri and the east coast in Massachusetts and South Carolina. Never got assiged to Fitzimmons the Army Medical Center in Denver or Colorado Springs, and wished that I had a chance to go to either place for duty. Had fun overall and no regrets in my choice for being in the military. One of my better choices that I had made in my life.
Rodney Manos
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Completed 20 years with a disability retirement. retired as a FCC (Fire Controlman Chief Petty Officer) Service all over the world.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Completed 20 years with a disability retirement. retired as a FCC (Fire Controlman Chief Petty Officer) Service all over the world.
Sara King
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 23 years as a Naval Intelligence Officer. Duty stations included Japan (2 tours), Korea, Panama, Bahrain and Italy.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 23 years as a Naval Intelligence Officer. Duty stations included Japan (2 tours), Korea, Panama, Bahrain and Italy.
Steve Machesky
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in the Grade of Colonel, Division Chief US Pacific Command
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in the Grade of Colonel, Division Chief US Pacific Command
Steve Magyar
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Ordinance, Nas Jacksonville Fl, Nas Lemoore, CA , Binh Thuy Vietnam Fleet Air Support for Hal-3 and Val-4
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Ordinance, Nas Jacksonville Fl, Nas Lemoore, CA , Binh Thuy Vietnam Fleet Air Support for Hal-3 and Val-4
Steve Schwartz
Class of 1972
Navy, 11 Years
I was a cook aboard USS Waddell, USS Durham, USS Tarawa ( all homeported in San Diego) and did a shore tour in Long Beach, California at Long Beach Naval Shipyard.
Class of 1972
Navy, 11 Years
I was a cook aboard USS Waddell, USS Durham, USS Tarawa ( all homeported in San Diego) and did a shore tour in Long Beach, California at Long Beach Naval Shipyard.
Tausha Beins
Class of 2004
Air Force, 1 Years
Went to the air force academy graduated in 2008. Currently stationed at Cape Canaveral AFS, FL.
Class of 2004
Air Force, 1 Years
Went to the air force academy graduated in 2008. Currently stationed at Cape Canaveral AFS, FL.
Terry Rohlas
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1 year in Alaska
3 years in California
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1 year in Alaska
3 years in California
Thomas Hardi
Class of 1972
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 7 yrs. Active Duty Marines
11 yrs. Marine Reserves
19 1/2 yrs. NC Army National Guard
Retired serving 37 yrs. and 10 months of Military Service 31 DEC 2012.
Class of 1972
National Guard, 20+ Years
I served 7 yrs. Active Duty Marines
11 yrs. Marine Reserves
19 1/2 yrs. NC Army National Guard
Retired serving 37 yrs. and 10 months of Military Service 31 DEC 2012.
Thomas N. Hardin
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 7 Years
I joined the Marines on 19 DEC 72
I went to Boot Camp with Rick Kiley on 26 JAN 73.
I served in the Marines until 26 MAR 80.
I joined the Marine Corps Reserves in MAY 1982.
I served with the Marine Reserves until July 1993 when I joined the NC Army National Guard. I still serve with the Army National Guard and I'm a full time Army Guard Tech. Working in Raleigh,NC.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 7 Years
I joined the Marines on 19 DEC 72
I went to Boot Camp with Rick Kiley on 26 JAN 73.
I served in the Marines until 26 MAR 80.
I joined the Marine Corps Reserves in MAY 1982.
I served with the Marine Reserves until July 1993 when I joined the NC Army National Guard. I still serve with the Army National Guard and I'm a full time Army Guard Tech. Working in Raleigh,NC.
Timothy Nelson
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in the Marines in Aviation Supply from 1988-1996. Stationed in San Diago CA, Meridan MS, Santa Ana CA, Okinawa Japan, Jacksonville NC. Got out as a Sgt.
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in the Marines in Aviation Supply from 1988-1996. Stationed in San Diago CA, Meridan MS, Santa Ana CA, Okinawa Japan, Jacksonville NC. Got out as a Sgt.
Timothy Nelson
Class of 1986
Army, 2 Years
Served from 2001-2003 Army Reserves as a Sgt.
Class of 1986
Army, 2 Years
Served from 2001-2003 Army Reserves as a Sgt.
Timothy S. Nelson
Class of 1986
Army, 2 Years
Served 2 years in the Army Reserves in Aurora Colorado as a Sgt. (E-5) with the 244th Eng. Battalion
Class of 1986
Army, 2 Years
Served 2 years in the Army Reserves in Aurora Colorado as a Sgt. (E-5) with the 244th Eng. Battalion
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JFK Alumni Golf Tournament June 16th, 2012
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Our John F Kennedy 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 John F Kennedy High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Denver are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!