Los Alamitos High School Alumni
Los Alamitos, California (CA)
Recent Members
Elaine Piechura Elaine Piechura | 1999 |
Jeanne Allard | 1986 |
Kasey Zendejas | 1990 |
Rebecca Bowen | 1999 |
Robert Sims Robert Sims | 1974 |
Sofia Munoz | 2022 |
Steven Ewing | 1971 |
Trinity Trinity Lane | 2018 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Alex D Gallegos
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Currently stationed in Virginia, Re-enlisted for another 4 years.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Currently stationed in Virginia, Re-enlisted for another 4 years.
Anthony Rogers
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Peliliu(LHA-5), USS Tarawa(LHA-1), USS Ogden(LPD-5), USS Mobile(LKA-115), USS Holland(AS-32), USS Inchon(MCS-12)
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Peliliu(LHA-5), USS Tarawa(LHA-1), USS Ogden(LPD-5), USS Mobile(LKA-115), USS Holland(AS-32), USS Inchon(MCS-12)
Channing Grillo
Class of 2006
Coast Guard, 2 Years
I AM CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH TRAINING TO BECOME A RESCUE SWIMMER IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. I AM CURRENTLY STATION AT AIR STATION PORT ANGELES, WA AND SOON TO BE STATIONED IN NORTH CAROLINA IN APRIL.
Class of 2006
Coast Guard, 2 Years
I AM CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH TRAINING TO BECOME A RESCUE SWIMMER IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. I AM CURRENTLY STATION AT AIR STATION PORT ANGELES, WA AND SOON TO BE STATIONED IN NORTH CAROLINA IN APRIL.
Donald Knowles
Class of 1972
Army, 5 Years
Airborne, Ranger, Armor Officer. Ft Hood, FRG, Ft Knox. Highest rank - CPT. I was the Company Commander HHC, US Army Reception Station when they filled the movie Stripes. Half the buidlings in the movie were in my command.
Class of 1972
Army, 5 Years
Airborne, Ranger, Armor Officer. Ft Hood, FRG, Ft Knox. Highest rank - CPT. I was the Company Commander HHC, US Army Reception Station when they filled the movie Stripes. Half the buidlings in the movie were in my command.
Donrena Minor-Fisher
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served during Operation Desert Storm. Stationed in California, North Carolina, Okinawa...
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served during Operation Desert Storm. Stationed in California, North Carolina, Okinawa...
Edward "Ed" Lyon
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
87-97 USN
97-2001 USNR
01-Pres USN
Married to Mrs. Jennifer L. Rodman-Lyon LAHS '85, SDSU '12. Son - Payton J. Lyon CKHS '08, LMU '12, Loyola Law School '15 (Future President of the U.S.), Daughter - Emily A. Lyon CKHS '13, OC - Pres (Future Recording Artist).
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
87-97 USN
97-2001 USNR
01-Pres USN
Married to Mrs. Jennifer L. Rodman-Lyon LAHS '85, SDSU '12. Son - Payton J. Lyon CKHS '08, LMU '12, Loyola Law School '15 (Future President of the U.S.), Daughter - Emily A. Lyon CKHS '13, OC - Pres (Future Recording Artist).
Gerry Hoskins
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 19 Years
0861 Scout Observer, Provides accurate and timely artillery,naval gunfire and mortar support for infantry/ manuver elements. At times, may also call in close air support.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 19 Years
0861 Scout Observer, Provides accurate and timely artillery,naval gunfire and mortar support for infantry/ manuver elements. At times, may also call in close air support.
Greg Cavert
Class of 1991
Army, 2 Years
As an Infantryman stationed in Korea, I patroled the demilitarized zone (DMZ).
Class of 1991
Army, 2 Years
As an Infantryman stationed in Korea, I patroled the demilitarized zone (DMZ).
Heather Proctor
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
I was a navigator on the USS Gunston Hall LSD 44 in Virgina Beach
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
I was a navigator on the USS Gunston Hall LSD 44 in Virgina Beach
Heather Proctor
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
I was a Navigator on the USS Gunston Hall LSD 44
Class of 1994
Navy, 4 Years
I was a Navigator on the USS Gunston Hall LSD 44
Jeremy Johnson
Class of 2000
Army, 8 Years
Currently serve as a Medical Platoon Sergeant
Class of 2000
Army, 8 Years
Currently serve as a Medical Platoon Sergeant
John Cappawana
Class of 1987
Air Force, 7 Years
Served in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 7 Years
Served in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
John Neubecker
Class of 1990
Air Force, 17 Years
1990-1994 Langley AFB, VA Crew, Crew Chief
1994-1998 March AFB, CA Hydraulic Specialist
2000-2002 March ARB, CA Hydraulic Specialist/ Flying Crew Chief
2002-2007 March, ARB, CA Maintenance Officer
2007-present Lackland AFB, TX Operations Officer
Class of 1990
Air Force, 17 Years
1990-1994 Langley AFB, VA Crew, Crew Chief
1994-1998 March AFB, CA Hydraulic Specialist
2000-2002 March ARB, CA Hydraulic Specialist/ Flying Crew Chief
2002-2007 March, ARB, CA Maintenance Officer
2007-present Lackland AFB, TX Operations Officer
Joseph Lucero
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
MM3 worked in the engine room 1200 psi steam plant
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
MM3 worked in the engine room 1200 psi steam plant
Karen E. Anderson
Class of 1977
Air Force, 18 Years
Aircraft Electronics maintenance
stationed at Chanute AFB IL, Pope AFB NC,
RAF Bentwaters UK, England AFB LA,
Keesler AFB MS, Castle AFB CA.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 18 Years
Aircraft Electronics maintenance
stationed at Chanute AFB IL, Pope AFB NC,
RAF Bentwaters UK, England AFB LA,
Keesler AFB MS, Castle AFB CA.
Mark H. Gutzman
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
US Navy photographer, June 1972 - December 1974.
Transfered to the US Army in 1976 and retired 1996.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
US Navy photographer, June 1972 - December 1974.
Transfered to the US Army in 1976 and retired 1996.
Nicole (Heideman) Smith
Class of 1988
Navy, 18 Years
I am an AZ (aviation maintenance administrationman) Have been in Squadrons for 15 yrs, currently serving in an AIMD billett (shore) CAN"T WAIT TO RETIRE!!!!!
Class of 1988
Navy, 18 Years
I am an AZ (aviation maintenance administrationman) Have been in Squadrons for 15 yrs, currently serving in an AIMD billett (shore) CAN"T WAIT TO RETIRE!!!!!
Robert W Ross
Class of 1973
Air Force, 2 Years
56th Military Police Squadron
Killed in Action, May 13, 1975. Mayaguez Incident.
The Wall, Panel 01W, Row 129.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 2 Years
56th Military Police Squadron
Killed in Action, May 13, 1975. Mayaguez Incident.
The Wall, Panel 01W, Row 129.
Vikki (Atlas) Hanley
Class of 1978
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired - Mustang. Served in San Diego, CA, LA/LB, CA, Chesapeake , VA, Washington, DC.
Class of 1978
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired - Mustang. Served in San Diego, CA, LA/LB, CA, Chesapeake , VA, Washington, DC.
Alumni Stories
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School News
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Our Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Los Alamitos are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!