Kingsburg High School Alumni
Kingsburg, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Cecil Opper | 1953 |
| Diane Nord | 1976 |
| Erica Wright | 2004 |
| Hugo Israel Rodriguez Hugo Israel Rodriguez | 1975 |
| Jennifer Santos | 1985 |
| John Reyna | 1989 |
| Rick De La Pena | 1987 |
| Zackary Rigmaiden | 1990 |
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
Andrew Hernandez Jr.
Class of 2006
Army, 3 Years
I completed my training in Oklahoma and will be stationed in Hawaii.
Class of 2006
Army, 3 Years
I completed my training in Oklahoma and will be stationed in Hawaii.
Brad
Class of 1996
Air Force, 17 Years
Air Force...worked on planes, recruited people, deployed, etc etc...
Class of 1996
Air Force, 17 Years
Air Force...worked on planes, recruited people, deployed, etc etc...
Byron Schmidt
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20 Years
Air Traffic Controller, Instructor, Combat Comm Controller (Garrison)
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20 Years
Air Traffic Controller, Instructor, Combat Comm Controller (Garrison)
Charles Wood
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1964. Commissioned 1968. Earned BA, MA, MAPA, and 2 ABDs while on active duty. Covered Vietnam War as information officer. Served in NATO and Strategic Air Command in closing days of Cold War. Assistant Professor in communication at Defense Information School and US Air Force Academy where he also served as chairman of Military Studies Dept. Editor/senior author for military textbook used by 15 nations. Senior advisor in public affairs to five four-star generals and admirals. NATO spokesman in Southern Europe. Public affairs manager for activation of US Space Command and US Strategic Command. Strategic planner for first Gulf War, first reduction of US nuclear weapons, and inactivation of Strategic Air Command, most powerful military force in nation's history.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1964. Commissioned 1968. Earned BA, MA, MAPA, and 2 ABDs while on active duty. Covered Vietnam War as information officer. Served in NATO and Strategic Air Command in closing days of Cold War. Assistant Professor in communication at Defense Information School and US Air Force Academy where he also served as chairman of Military Studies Dept. Editor/senior author for military textbook used by 15 nations. Senior advisor in public affairs to five four-star generals and admirals. NATO spokesman in Southern Europe. Public affairs manager for activation of US Space Command and US Strategic Command. Strategic planner for first Gulf War, first reduction of US nuclear weapons, and inactivation of Strategic Air Command, most powerful military force in nation's history.
David Hale
Class of 1991
Army, 11 Years
I started my career as a Parachute Rigger for the 82nd ABN DIV. From there I became a Informations Systems Technician and have served at Fort Sill, Fort Meade, and Fort Leavenworth since that time, consecutively.
Class of 1991
Army, 11 Years
I started my career as a Parachute Rigger for the 82nd ABN DIV. From there I became a Informations Systems Technician and have served at Fort Sill, Fort Meade, and Fort Leavenworth since that time, consecutively.
Douglas Rogers (Cushman)
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Dropped out of school,1964, joined the U S Navy 1965 through 1968. Served on the USS Chowanoc ATF-100, and USS Tawakoni ATF-114, Served on two "WestPac" tours. Visited Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Guam, Iwakuni, The Phillpines and Viet Nam.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Dropped out of school,1964, joined the U S Navy 1965 through 1968. Served on the USS Chowanoc ATF-100, and USS Tawakoni ATF-114, Served on two "WestPac" tours. Visited Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Guam, Iwakuni, The Phillpines and Viet Nam.
Earl Laliberte
Class of 1999
Air Force, 2 Years
i joined the airforce in 2004 and hope to stay in as long as i can.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 2 Years
i joined the airforce in 2004 and hope to stay in as long as i can.
Gary Washburn
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Drafted in August, 1966, attended Officer Candidate School and was commission a lieutenant in June, 1967. Assigned to Atlanta Army Depot, Forest Park, GA, and trained troops for logistics/supplies in Vietnam. Separated June, 1969
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Drafted in August, 1966, attended Officer Candidate School and was commission a lieutenant in June, 1967. Assigned to Atlanta Army Depot, Forest Park, GA, and trained troops for logistics/supplies in Vietnam. Separated June, 1969
James Falcon Jr
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Corps Infantry 1/7 C. Co
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Corps Infantry 1/7 C. Co
JUNIOR SOUTHARD
Class of 1978
Army, 9 Years
WAS OVER IN KOREA & GERMANY & FORT POLK, LA AND KANSAS & NEW JERSEY. REPLACING TANK AND TRUCK ENGINES AND
TRANSMISSIONS.TRUCK DRIVER AND RE-ENLISTING (NCO)
Class of 1978
Army, 9 Years
WAS OVER IN KOREA & GERMANY & FORT POLK, LA AND KANSAS & NEW JERSEY. REPLACING TANK AND TRUCK ENGINES AND
TRANSMISSIONS.TRUCK DRIVER AND RE-ENLISTING (NCO)
larry wright
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
avionics, 6 tears in special ops(classified) 2years in recon.when i was in gulf in 91 served in korea twice and okinawa i have about 1500 hours fling with hh-53 helos and wc-135 on constant gloob each 1/4 year where we3 would fly to cifferent locations around the world
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
avionics, 6 tears in special ops(classified) 2years in recon.when i was in gulf in 91 served in korea twice and okinawa i have about 1500 hours fling with hh-53 helos and wc-135 on constant gloob each 1/4 year where we3 would fly to cifferent locations around the world
Mae Dowling Stephens-Mensah
Class of 1990
Army, 5 Years
Technical Telecommunications Systems Specialist
Class of 1990
Army, 5 Years
Technical Telecommunications Systems Specialist
Michael Rouff
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in with 22 years service in the United States Navy. Retired as a Senior Chief (E-8) and saw combat as a Corpsman with the Marines in the following:
Vietnam (1972).
Beirut (1983 - BLT Bombing).
Desert Shield/Storm (1990).
Retired in November 1991.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in with 22 years service in the United States Navy. Retired as a Senior Chief (E-8) and saw combat as a Corpsman with the Marines in the following:
Vietnam (1972).
Beirut (1983 - BLT Bombing).
Desert Shield/Storm (1990).
Retired in November 1991.
Michael V. Graham
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Veteran, Bosnia (twice) Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005) Veteran
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Veteran, Bosnia (twice) Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005) Veteran
Rick Reynolds
Class of 1969
Army, 5 Years
Communication initially and then radar repair. Served both overseas and in the US.
Class of 1969
Army, 5 Years
Communication initially and then radar repair. Served both overseas and in the US.
Ronald Clem
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served starting summer after graduation in 1977. After basic training in San Diego, spent about 3 months at the since closed helecopter base in Santa Anna, Ca waiting for training school. Went to school at 29 Palms, Ca to become an Assistant Weapons Controller. First duty station was MCAS Beaufort, SC. I was there for a year and a half. During that time, I went on joint service deployments to the White Sands, NM testing grounds (home of the trinity nuclear test site), and an international military exercise in Germany. From Beaufort, I spent a year in Okinawa, Japan. While there, I was deployed with my squadron for an international training exercise to the Philipines. My final duty station was MCAS Cherry Point, NC. During my 4 years of service, I earned the rank of Corporal (E-4), earned a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal. I qualified as an Expert rifle marksman, the highest qualification.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served starting summer after graduation in 1977. After basic training in San Diego, spent about 3 months at the since closed helecopter base in Santa Anna, Ca waiting for training school. Went to school at 29 Palms, Ca to become an Assistant Weapons Controller. First duty station was MCAS Beaufort, SC. I was there for a year and a half. During that time, I went on joint service deployments to the White Sands, NM testing grounds (home of the trinity nuclear test site), and an international military exercise in Germany. From Beaufort, I spent a year in Okinawa, Japan. While there, I was deployed with my squadron for an international training exercise to the Philipines. My final duty station was MCAS Cherry Point, NC. During my 4 years of service, I earned the rank of Corporal (E-4), earned a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal. I qualified as an Expert rifle marksman, the highest qualification.
Stanford Dan Riley
Class of 1963
Army, 8 Years
Korea '65/'66 Vietnam '68/69 - LBJ's hired assassin. 11B40. Service dates Jan '64 - Feb '72
Class of 1963
Army, 8 Years
Korea '65/'66 Vietnam '68/69 - LBJ's hired assassin. 11B40. Service dates Jan '64 - Feb '72
thomas baker
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 15 Years
served in first gulf war,with 1st bn 1st marines Bco.And served 9 months in somalia with 1st bn 9th marines (the walking dead) .Got out of the suck in 1995.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 15 Years
served in first gulf war,with 1st bn 1st marines Bco.And served 9 months in somalia with 1st bn 9th marines (the walking dead) .Got out of the suck in 1995.
Thomas Wolke
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Enlisted in the Army in 1969 to be a helicopter pilot but resigned from the program. So they made me a clerk and then a test administrator and briefer at an induction station. Also entered the Navy Reserve in 1977 becoming an intelligence officer. Retired in 1994 as a Lieutenant Commander.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Enlisted in the Army in 1969 to be a helicopter pilot but resigned from the program. So they made me a clerk and then a test administrator and briefer at an induction station. Also entered the Navy Reserve in 1977 becoming an intelligence officer. Retired in 1994 as a Lieutenant Commander.
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Our Kingsburg 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 Kingsburg High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Kingsburg are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!