Kailua High School Alumni
Kailua, Hawaii (HI)
Recent Members
| Connie McCracken Connie McCracken | 1970 |
| Duncan Matthey | 1983 |
| Lyle Okuda | 1971 |
| Michele Michele Pujalet | 1975 |
| Pamela Pamela Dixon Tedrow | 1969 |
| Sandra Miller | 1971 |
| Steven Bellettini | 1965 |
| Susan Peters | 1985 |
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
Arthur Fesler-Butts
Class of 1971
Army, 28 Years
Medic, USN Hospital Corpsman and ended up a Training NCO for 6 medical units.
Class of 1971
Army, 28 Years
Medic, USN Hospital Corpsman and ended up a Training NCO for 6 medical units.
David P. Kiselicka MSgt
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Many back to back overseas assignments.
Was Hawaii's Aircraft Movements & I.D. Supervisor at Hawaii's Air Defense Ctr and was on the Air Staff at the Air Division HQ. Went to Kauai many times to work with the Guard at the 150th (Great Guys) In the 80's
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Many back to back overseas assignments.
Was Hawaii's Aircraft Movements & I.D. Supervisor at Hawaii's Air Defense Ctr and was on the Air Staff at the Air Division HQ. Went to Kauai many times to work with the Guard at the 150th (Great Guys) In the 80's
Gregory Blake Casey
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as Lt Colonel with 4 years Active Duty and 22 years Reserve. Last duty assignment was with the 446th Air Wing at McChord AFB, Washington as Deputy Commander, Combat Support Group.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as Lt Colonel with 4 years Active Duty and 22 years Reserve. Last duty assignment was with the 446th Air Wing at McChord AFB, Washington as Deputy Commander, Combat Support Group.
Jina Ho-Waller
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
1992-2014 Electronics Technician - Electronics Chief Warrant Officer responsible for maintenance and repair of various electronics equipment. Highlights were being stationed on USCGC CONIFER, USCGC RUSH and USCCGC JARVIS patrolled all over the Pacific.
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
1992-2014 Electronics Technician - Electronics Chief Warrant Officer responsible for maintenance and repair of various electronics equipment. Highlights were being stationed on USCGC CONIFER, USCGC RUSH and USCCGC JARVIS patrolled all over the Pacific.
John "Jay" Allen
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
1965-1969
1972-1974
Vietnam MOS 0811 Artillery
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
1965-1969
1972-1974
Vietnam MOS 0811 Artillery
Julia Whiteman Courtney
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
Watercraft Operator, SP5, Ford Island, HI
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
Watercraft Operator, SP5, Ford Island, HI
Julie Whiteman Thompson
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
5th Transportation Co. (Heavy Boat)
Ford Island, Hawaii
25th Infantry Division, Ft. Shafter
Harborcraft Operator
1974-1979
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
5th Transportation Co. (Heavy Boat)
Ford Island, Hawaii
25th Infantry Division, Ft. Shafter
Harborcraft Operator
1974-1979
Lee Paterson
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Us Army 1969-71, Republic of South Vietnam, 101st Airborne Div, B Co. 3rd of the 506th infantry -War Zones I & II, M-60. Fighting Currahees.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Us Army 1969-71, Republic of South Vietnam, 101st Airborne Div, B Co. 3rd of the 506th infantry -War Zones I & II, M-60. Fighting Currahees.
Nathan Guy Aalapuna Figueira
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Started in the Air Force as a side door gunner on a helicopter in Vietnam. After that I became. survival instructor for the remaining years with stint as in Air Force Recruiting and as a drill instructor at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Retired in 1993.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Started in the Air Force as a side door gunner on a helicopter in Vietnam. After that I became. survival instructor for the remaining years with stint as in Air Force Recruiting and as a drill instructor at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Retired in 1993.
NED O WORKMAN
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
Joined the Army in '62.Served in Alaska, Virginia, Caribbean, and two tours in Vietnam. Discharged in '66.
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
Joined the Army in '62.Served in Alaska, Virginia, Caribbean, and two tours in Vietnam. Discharged in '66.
Patrick J. O'Malley
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 2003 after 20 years of service. Stationed overseas 4 times, with 2 combat tours and assignments in Bosnia, Southwest Asia (3), Germany (2), and Korea (2).
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 2003 after 20 years of service. Stationed overseas 4 times, with 2 combat tours and assignments in Bosnia, Southwest Asia (3), Germany (2), and Korea (2).
Paul O'Rourke
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a LTC after 20 yrs and tours in Germany, Middle East and Mainland.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a LTC after 20 yrs and tours in Germany, Middle East and Mainland.
Randall Hersh
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
25th Inf. Vietnam 18 months, 1968-70. Hit by anti tank mine.
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
25th Inf. Vietnam 18 months, 1968-70. Hit by anti tank mine.
Rodrigo Medalla Bolo
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
U.S Navy Boatswain Mate 14 Yrs, Provide Underway Replinishment, Fuel and Supply.
U.S Navy Master At Arms for 7 Yrs, Provide and Enforce Laws and Anti- Terorism, 5th Fleet Saudi Manama, Bahrain, (EST) Embark Security Team Tactical Supervisor.
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
U.S Navy Boatswain Mate 14 Yrs, Provide Underway Replinishment, Fuel and Supply.
U.S Navy Master At Arms for 7 Yrs, Provide and Enforce Laws and Anti- Terorism, 5th Fleet Saudi Manama, Bahrain, (EST) Embark Security Team Tactical Supervisor.
Seth Kuoha
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
United States Air Force/CA ANG. Active duty from 1980-1987. I was a Security Specialist from 1980-1985 with assignments to North Dakota; Osan Korea and Grissom Indiana before going into radio communications maintenance and working on Air Traffic Control equipment until 1987 in California. I left active duty service and entered the California Air National Guard with the 147th Combat Communications Squadron in San Diego, CA until retirement in 2005.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
United States Air Force/CA ANG. Active duty from 1980-1987. I was a Security Specialist from 1980-1985 with assignments to North Dakota; Osan Korea and Grissom Indiana before going into radio communications maintenance and working on Air Traffic Control equipment until 1987 in California. I left active duty service and entered the California Air National Guard with the 147th Combat Communications Squadron in San Diego, CA until retirement in 2005.
Terry W. Lee
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
I joined the U.S. Army in 1971, with the all Hawaii Voluntee Army. I did my basic training at Fort Ord, California and applied for Officer Candidate School (OCS), either as a helicopter pilot or Arttillery officer. I did my advance training at the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Virginia. I graduated as a Aircraft Repair Parts Specialist but never worked in my field. My whole class was shipped out to Viet Nam, except for 7 students. My orders were held up pending my test results for OCS. I was assigned to the mess hall as a mess clerk working with a sargent that had previously been stationed in Hawaii. We had so much fun in the mess hall that the Company Commander decided to make me his company clerk ( Morning Report clerk, legal clerk and the mail clerk). Little did I know that the company next door had one person for each position. But I did get to play volleyball with the company commander and I made the All Post Volleyball Team. This was an Air Force team with two guys from Hawaii, as coaches, and four tall African Americans that I got to set. After 2 1/2 years I got an early out but was required to serve 1 year in the Hawaii National Guard at Fort Ruger with the 447th Field Artillery. I spent one more year with the Guard because it was so much fun. My regards go out to all my classmates that went to Viet Nam, that was really the hard job, and those that did not make it back. Aloha nui loa
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
I joined the U.S. Army in 1971, with the all Hawaii Voluntee Army. I did my basic training at Fort Ord, California and applied for Officer Candidate School (OCS), either as a helicopter pilot or Arttillery officer. I did my advance training at the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Virginia. I graduated as a Aircraft Repair Parts Specialist but never worked in my field. My whole class was shipped out to Viet Nam, except for 7 students. My orders were held up pending my test results for OCS. I was assigned to the mess hall as a mess clerk working with a sargent that had previously been stationed in Hawaii. We had so much fun in the mess hall that the Company Commander decided to make me his company clerk ( Morning Report clerk, legal clerk and the mail clerk). Little did I know that the company next door had one person for each position. But I did get to play volleyball with the company commander and I made the All Post Volleyball Team. This was an Air Force team with two guys from Hawaii, as coaches, and four tall African Americans that I got to set. After 2 1/2 years I got an early out but was required to serve 1 year in the Hawaii National Guard at Fort Ruger with the 447th Field Artillery. I spent one more year with the Guard because it was so much fun. My regards go out to all my classmates that went to Viet Nam, that was really the hard job, and those that did not make it back. Aloha nui loa
William j paz
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an electronic warfare technician. I recieved full retirement after 20 years plus 50% disability. I have sailed in almost every sea and visited every continent except Antarctica. I have been to Paris, Rome, Berlin and London. I've been to Tokyo, Phuket, Subic Bay and Perth and Melbourne Australia. I would do it again.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an electronic warfare technician. I recieved full retirement after 20 years plus 50% disability. I have sailed in almost every sea and visited every continent except Antarctica. I have been to Paris, Rome, Berlin and London. I've been to Tokyo, Phuket, Subic Bay and Perth and Melbourne Australia. I would do it again.
William Martin
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Active US Navy 1968-1974. Served onboard USS Joseph Hewes DE 1078 as RM2 in Gulf of Tonkin '72
USNR-R 1982-2000 in various reserve units.
Honorable Discharge as RM1 in 2000.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Active US Navy 1968-1974. Served onboard USS Joseph Hewes DE 1078 as RM2 in Gulf of Tonkin '72
USNR-R 1982-2000 in various reserve units.
Honorable Discharge as RM1 in 2000.
William Martin
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty 1968-1974
Served on board USS Joseph Hewes, De-1078 from 1969-1972. Served in Viernam
USNR-R 1982-2000.
Last command Battle Group, USS George Washington CV73.
Honorable Discharge 2000.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty 1968-1974
Served on board USS Joseph Hewes, De-1078 from 1969-1972. Served in Viernam
USNR-R 1982-2000.
Last command Battle Group, USS George Washington CV73.
Honorable Discharge 2000.
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