Lubbock High School Alumni
Lubbock, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Debbie Torres | 2002 |
| Jacoby Perez | 1955 |
| Jason Sladkow | 2001 |
| Jose Goodman | 2021 |
| Marc Green | 1989 |
| Natasha Isaiah Hunter | 1999 |
| Sebastian Antonio | 2018 |
| Steven Herrera | 2020 |
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
Bill Bridge
Class of 1949
Army, 2 Years
I was playing football at Texas Tech when I was drafted and after basic training I ended up in Korea with the 7th infantry division. Going up Jane Russell Hill I was injured and spent 5 months in Tokyo Army Hospital. I ended up with 8 medals including Purple Heart and bronze star.
Class of 1949
Army, 2 Years
I was playing football at Texas Tech when I was drafted and after basic training I ended up in Korea with the 7th infantry division. Going up Jane Russell Hill I was injured and spent 5 months in Tokyo Army Hospital. I ended up with 8 medals including Purple Heart and bronze star.
Bob Davis
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
3yr on ice breaker
1yr on oiler off Viet Nam coast refueling fleet
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
3yr on ice breaker
1yr on oiler off Viet Nam coast refueling fleet
Cecil Green
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Army ROTC at Texas Tech. Active duty 1967-1987, with overseas assignments in Vietnam, Germany and Okinawa. After retirement, served as an Army Civilian Employee 1987-2005.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Army ROTC at Texas Tech. Active duty 1967-1987, with overseas assignments in Vietnam, Germany and Okinawa. After retirement, served as an Army Civilian Employee 1987-2005.
Charles Hamilton
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
Texas Tech ROTC, MI and Inf. Served 2 yrs as Inf advisor in RVN , 3 yrs at Ft Hood as MI Bn S-2, numerous assignments to include DIA Wash D.C. Medical Retd O-5 as result of Agent Orange related cancers.
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
Texas Tech ROTC, MI and Inf. Served 2 yrs as Inf advisor in RVN , 3 yrs at Ft Hood as MI Bn S-2, numerous assignments to include DIA Wash D.C. Medical Retd O-5 as result of Agent Orange related cancers.
Danny R Grant
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
CPT US Infantry, Platoon leader, Company Comander; 1st Calvary, Viet Nam '67, '68; DMZ Korea '69. Awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
CPT US Infantry, Platoon leader, Company Comander; 1st Calvary, Viet Nam '67, '68; DMZ Korea '69. Awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star
Deborah Gail Johnson
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Space Systems Analyst, Ent AFB and Cheyenne Mtn; Chemist, Aerospace Research Laboratories, Wright-Patt AFB
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Space Systems Analyst, Ent AFB and Cheyenne Mtn; Chemist, Aerospace Research Laboratories, Wright-Patt AFB
Donald Garrison
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Medical Lab Technician, Communications Operator, Computer Operator, and Computer Programmer. Retired in 1988 with the rank of Master Sergeant.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Medical Lab Technician, Communications Operator, Computer Operator, and Computer Programmer. Retired in 1988 with the rank of Master Sergeant.
Erica Astorga
Class of 1993
Army, 1 Years
After basic training, schooled in 24T--PATRIOT Systems Operator/Maintainer.
Class of 1993
Army, 1 Years
After basic training, schooled in 24T--PATRIOT Systems Operator/Maintainer.
Gary L. Mount
Class of 1968
Army, 12 Years
I served in the Army from 1969 to 1972 and spent 8 years in National Gaurd here in Alpha Company here in Lubbock . I served a year in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner and crewchief on a UH-1H huey in the 129th. Assault Helicopter Company. 7/17TH. from 70-71. I was a T.OW. Gunner( anti-tank missle) from 79-87 in Alpha Company National Gaurd.here in Lubbock.
Class of 1968
Army, 12 Years
I served in the Army from 1969 to 1972 and spent 8 years in National Gaurd here in Alpha Company here in Lubbock . I served a year in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner and crewchief on a UH-1H huey in the 129th. Assault Helicopter Company. 7/17TH. from 70-71. I was a T.OW. Gunner( anti-tank missle) from 79-87 in Alpha Company National Gaurd.here in Lubbock.
Hardie Matthews
Class of 1945
Army, 3 Years
World War II = Dachau Germany; 18 months
Korean War = 19 months
Class of 1945
Army, 3 Years
World War II = Dachau Germany; 18 months
Korean War = 19 months
Howard N Milstead
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Served Oct, 1966 to Sep, 1969. 1st Lt. Transportation Corp
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Served Oct, 1966 to Sep, 1969. 1st Lt. Transportation Corp
jerry donahoo
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
ROTC @ Texas Tech. VIET NAM VET captain 2 years. Armor branch of army
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
ROTC @ Texas Tech. VIET NAM VET captain 2 years. Armor branch of army
Jerry Ray Hurst
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served in a variety of Military Intelligence command and staff positions in Turkey, Germany, South Vietnam, Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served in a variety of Military Intelligence command and staff positions in Turkey, Germany, South Vietnam, Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia
Joaquin Mendoza
Class of 1993
Air Force, 8 Years
Munitions Crew Chief....I built bombs for 8 years all over the world! IYAAYAS
Class of 1993
Air Force, 8 Years
Munitions Crew Chief....I built bombs for 8 years all over the world! IYAAYAS
Joe V Ramirez
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was in the Marine Corps from 10/67 - 10/71. I was a .50 Cal Machine Gunner on Convoys..I did 2 Tours in Vietnam..I had 2 Merit Promotions while in Combat.. I was Honorable Dischared with a Rank of E6 Staff Sergeant..
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I was in the Marine Corps from 10/67 - 10/71. I was a .50 Cal Machine Gunner on Convoys..I did 2 Tours in Vietnam..I had 2 Merit Promotions while in Combat.. I was Honorable Dischared with a Rank of E6 Staff Sergeant..
John Farley
Class of 1962
Navy, 3 Years
Served on the U.S.S Tolovana (oil tanker) from 1962 to 1965. Mostly in the western Pacific and off Vietnam during the war.
Class of 1962
Navy, 3 Years
Served on the U.S.S Tolovana (oil tanker) from 1962 to 1965. Mostly in the western Pacific and off Vietnam during the war.
Kenny McMillan
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Served on the USS Saint Paul, heavy cruiser in North and South Vietnam during the Tet Offensive
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Served on the USS Saint Paul, heavy cruiser in North and South Vietnam during the Tet Offensive
Mario R. Guerrero
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Ground support equipment technician Diesel ran AC/DC Generators
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Ground support equipment technician Diesel ran AC/DC Generators
Martin Lucas
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Air Weather Service as a Weather Superintendent. Retired in 1991 with the rank of Master Sergeant.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Air Weather Service as a Weather Superintendent. Retired in 1991 with the rank of Master Sergeant.
Martin Lucas
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Air Weather Service as a Weather Forecaster.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Air Weather Service as a Weather Forecaster.
Michael Goodnough
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
Server 1973 to 1977, Ft. Sill, Ok. 1975 went to Idao Oberstein, Germany and was Section Chief for the Ammo Section, Battalion and B Battery Special Weapons assembler.
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
Server 1973 to 1977, Ft. Sill, Ok. 1975 went to Idao Oberstein, Germany and was Section Chief for the Ammo Section, Battalion and B Battery Special Weapons assembler.
Phil Johnson
Class of 1962
Air Force, 7 Years
Pilot. RVN F-100s in 1967-68. Instructor pilot 1969-72. SS, DFC(2), RVN COG.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 7 Years
Pilot. RVN F-100s in 1967-68. Instructor pilot 1969-72. SS, DFC(2), RVN COG.
Rebecca Salgado
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
6 Deployments, Aviation maintenance technitian, and Naval Security Force team member.
Class of 1999
Navy, 8 Years
6 Deployments, Aviation maintenance technitian, and Naval Security Force team member.
Richard Kennedy
Class of 1958
Army, 7 Years
Served 6 yr9 mo joined 1962 discharged nov 1968. Rank Sp6 E6 as chaplain adm. Served in Germany, Fort Huachucka,Korea and TDY Nam
Class of 1958
Army, 7 Years
Served 6 yr9 mo joined 1962 discharged nov 1968. Rank Sp6 E6 as chaplain adm. Served in Germany, Fort Huachucka,Korea and TDY Nam
Ronald (Ronnie) Smothermon
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
I served from December 19, 1960 to September 20, 1963. I served with the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell, Ky , the Special Forces Training Group and the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg. NC
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
I served from December 19, 1960 to September 20, 1963. I served with the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell, Ky , the Special Forces Training Group and the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg. NC
Roy Scott
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1967 and got out at the end of 1968. I really appreciate the veteran's benefits.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1967 and got out at the end of 1968. I really appreciate the veteran's benefits.
Steve Farley
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Combat Engineer, Marine Corps Security Forces and TOW's.
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Combat Engineer, Marine Corps Security Forces and TOW's.
William N Jackson
Class of 1970
Army, 22 Years
Enlisted MEDIC
Retired Army Nurse Corps
Class of 1970
Army, 22 Years
Enlisted MEDIC
Retired Army Nurse Corps
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School News
Sgt Larry Lopez
Larry Lopez was in the Marine Corps and in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971. He was a RECON Marine and a sniper
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Our Lubbock 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 Lubbock High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Lubbock are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!