Narbonne High School Alumni
Harbor City, California (CA)

Recent Members
Andrea D'aguilar-biggs Andrea D'aguilar | 1976 |
Debbie Sierra | 1975 |
Dennis Weslowski | 1963 |
Janet Paul | 1976 |
Jesse Mota | 1965 |
Kelly Atkins | 1976 |
Randy Sueda | 1973 |
Rebecca Barra | 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

Arnold James "Jim" Cole
Class of 1949
Army, 2 Years
2 years active duty, 2 years active reserves
Class of 1949
Army, 2 Years
2 years active duty, 2 years active reserves


Brian Madariaga
Class of 2005
Navy, 2 Years
Currently on active duty as a CTI. I went through the Defense Language Institute and I am currently stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA.
Class of 2005
Navy, 2 Years
Currently on active duty as a CTI. I went through the Defense Language Institute and I am currently stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA.

Carl Gutierrez
Class of 1971
National Guard, 20+ Years
36 years of service, Two tours in Iraq, Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star and many other medals for military service
Class of 1971
National Guard, 20+ Years
36 years of service, Two tours in Iraq, Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star and many other medals for military service


Denise (Byer) Patterson
Class of 1989
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Psychological Operations and Counterintelligence
Class of 1989
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Psychological Operations and Counterintelligence

Dennis K. Winger
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted Apr 1968: Basic: Ft. Lewis, WA; AIT/LPC: Ft. Sill, OK; NCO school: Ft. Lewis, WA. 13B40 Vietnam 1st Cav 2/12 Dec.1968 - Jan. 1970. ArCom, Br. Star, 2 Purple Hrts.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Drafted Apr 1968: Basic: Ft. Lewis, WA; AIT/LPC: Ft. Sill, OK; NCO school: Ft. Lewis, WA. 13B40 Vietnam 1st Cav 2/12 Dec.1968 - Jan. 1970. ArCom, Br. Star, 2 Purple Hrts.

Dennis R. Honold
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Adminstrative Specialist(70250). Stationed at Loring AFB, ME; 1971-1975. E-4 Sgt when discharged. Disabled veteran due to asbestosis. Worked in Billeting and so on.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Adminstrative Specialist(70250). Stationed at Loring AFB, ME; 1971-1975. E-4 Sgt when discharged. Disabled veteran due to asbestosis. Worked in Billeting and so on.

Dennis R. Honold
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Loring AFB, ME from 1971 to 1975. Worked in Billeting and Airmen's and Officer's Quarters.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Loring AFB, ME from 1971 to 1975. Worked in Billeting and Airmen's and Officer's Quarters.

DERRICK AIKENS
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Ellsworth Rapid City SD 84-86, Bergstrom Austin TX 86-88, Nellis Las Vegas NV 88-97, Yokota Tokyo Japan 97-01, Cannon Clovis NM 01-04, Bagram Afghanistan 04-05, Randolph San Antonio TX 05-Present
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Ellsworth Rapid City SD 84-86, Bergstrom Austin TX 86-88, Nellis Las Vegas NV 88-97, Yokota Tokyo Japan 97-01, Cannon Clovis NM 01-04, Bagram Afghanistan 04-05, Randolph San Antonio TX 05-Present

Diana M. Gibbons Dieringer
Class of 1991
Air Force, 11 Years
Served eight years of Active Duty and three years as a Reservist almost completely with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Achieved the Rank of Technical Sergeant, earned two Commendation Medals, and served six months of active duty at HQ AFOSI after being recalled in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 11 Years
Served eight years of Active Duty and three years as a Reservist almost completely with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Achieved the Rank of Technical Sergeant, earned two Commendation Medals, and served six months of active duty at HQ AFOSI after being recalled in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Donald E. Dinubilo
Class of 1964
Air Force, 6 Years
Enlisted July 1964 Stationed at Edwards AFB , Phan Rang AB and Oxnard AFB as a Air Policeman. Served in Vietnam with the 7th Air Force, 35th Tac Fighter Wing, 35th Air Police Squadron, Panther Flight. Made Buck Sgt and was discharged in 1970.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 6 Years
Enlisted July 1964 Stationed at Edwards AFB , Phan Rang AB and Oxnard AFB as a Air Policeman. Served in Vietnam with the 7th Air Force, 35th Tac Fighter Wing, 35th Air Police Squadron, Panther Flight. Made Buck Sgt and was discharged in 1970.

Edwin Panis
Class of 1980
Air Force, 4 Years
(AFSC 43151) F-15 Dedicated Crew Chief. Soesterberg AB, The Netherlands USAFE (1981-1983), Luke AFB TAC Phoenix, AZ (1983-1984)
Class of 1980
Air Force, 4 Years
(AFSC 43151) F-15 Dedicated Crew Chief. Soesterberg AB, The Netherlands USAFE (1981-1983), Luke AFB TAC Phoenix, AZ (1983-1984)

Ernesto Barboza
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
went Infantry, changed to Tec Supply, then Supply, then Avaition Mechanic and last readiness NCO, Retire as a SFC
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
went Infantry, changed to Tec Supply, then Supply, then Avaition Mechanic and last readiness NCO, Retire as a SFC


Gerry McNearney
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
United States Navy, 1972 - 1975, Naval Amphibious Fleet. Nine month WestPac Tour overseas, aboard the USS Denver, inclusive of the Vietnam War. Awards received for Military Precision Marksmanship, and Jungle Survival Skills in the Philippines.
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
United States Navy, 1972 - 1975, Naval Amphibious Fleet. Nine month WestPac Tour overseas, aboard the USS Denver, inclusive of the Vietnam War. Awards received for Military Precision Marksmanship, and Jungle Survival Skills in the Philippines.


Harry Noland
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Vulcan Crewman {Senior Gunner} Spangdahlem Germany
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Vulcan Crewman {Senior Gunner} Spangdahlem Germany

James (Mike) McGee
Class of 1954
Army, 5 Years
Vietnam-era veteran, Intelligence Corps. Enlisted 1960, received direct Field Commission (1962), Honorable Discharge (1964)
Class of 1954
Army, 5 Years
Vietnam-era veteran, Intelligence Corps. Enlisted 1960, received direct Field Commission (1962), Honorable Discharge (1964)


Jesse Joseph mota
Class of 1966
Army, 40 Years
Drafted in 1968 then joined army and served as military police, army intelligence, and water purification among many other mos jobs. I finally retired from the army national guard in March 22 of 2009.
Class of 1966
Army, 40 Years
Drafted in 1968 then joined army and served as military police, army intelligence, and water purification among many other mos jobs. I finally retired from the army national guard in March 22 of 2009.

Jesse joseph mota
Class of 1966
Army, 40 Years
Served from 1968 to 2009 in the capacity of military police, army intelligence and water purification for a total of 40 years.
Class of 1966
Army, 40 Years
Served from 1968 to 2009 in the capacity of military police, army intelligence and water purification for a total of 40 years.


Joseph Noland
Class of 1970
Air Force, 27 Years
USAF Navigator, Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO). Primarily flew the F-4C/D/E and G Models and EF-111A
Class of 1970
Air Force, 27 Years
USAF Navigator, Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO). Primarily flew the F-4C/D/E and G Models and EF-111A


Kathrin Robins
Class of 1997
Navy, 10 Years
After 10 years in the Navy I have visited 7 countries, lived for 2 years in beautiful Puerto Rico (those 2 years of spanish really came in handy), and faught in 2 wars. My motto for the Navy and in life is that 'its what you make it'!
Class of 1997
Navy, 10 Years
After 10 years in the Navy I have visited 7 countries, lived for 2 years in beautiful Puerto Rico (those 2 years of spanish really came in handy), and faught in 2 wars. My motto for the Navy and in life is that 'its what you make it'!

Kenneth Johnson
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 12 Years
69-75, Vietnam, North Carolina, Hawaii
U.S. Navy, 76-82, Disabled Vet. Present.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 12 Years
69-75, Vietnam, North Carolina, Hawaii
U.S. Navy, 76-82, Disabled Vet. Present.


Manuel Oliverez
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and served his country for over 20 years as a jet mechanic. He was flown all over the world repairing airplanes. He is also published in Castrated Hearts , voices of Military Veterans.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and served his country for over 20 years as a jet mechanic. He was flown all over the world repairing airplanes. He is also published in Castrated Hearts , voices of Military Veterans.

Mark Woods
Class of 1957
Coast Guard, 10 Years
attached comwestarea, comeastarea search
and rescue centers, International Ice Patrol Argentia Newfoundland, 5 years seaduty misc. Coast Guard ships.
Class of 1957
Coast Guard, 10 Years
attached comwestarea, comeastarea search
and rescue centers, International Ice Patrol Argentia Newfoundland, 5 years seaduty misc. Coast Guard ships.

Mark Woods
Class of 1957
Navy, 13 Years
U.S. Navy Hydrofoils Key West., Fla. Electronic/Radar instructor MK-92 Fire control system Virginia Beach, Va. 7years sea duty.
Class of 1957
Navy, 13 Years
U.S. Navy Hydrofoils Key West., Fla. Electronic/Radar instructor MK-92 Fire control system Virginia Beach, Va. 7years sea duty.


Milton Ambrose Lockett
Class of 1944
Navy, 3 Years
I served as a Radioman III and drew cartoons for the ship's newspaper. I recently had them published: https://www.facebook.com/A-Radiomans-Journey-Through-World-War-II-105662177812334/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Class of 1944
Navy, 3 Years
I served as a Radioman III and drew cartoons for the ship's newspaper. I recently had them published: https://www.facebook.com/A-Radiomans-Journey-Through-World-War-II-105662177812334/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Odis Warren
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Combat Engineer 4th Infantry Division Ankhe / 14th Combat Engineers Quang Tri
Class of 1969
Army, 3 Years
Combat Engineer 4th Infantry Division Ankhe / 14th Combat Engineers Quang Tri

Paul T Russell
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the Military Police for 30 Years. Retired in 2007 as a Colonel. Commanded the 733rd MP BN during the invasion of Iraq in 2003-04.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the Military Police for 30 Years. Retired in 2007 as a Colonel. Commanded the 733rd MP BN during the invasion of Iraq in 2003-04.

Richard Leon Keller
Class of 1966
Navy, 2 Years
Ricky was my best friend at Fleming and Narbonne. We lost touch of each other after high school and I learned of his death when I visited Lomita in 1970. He was a Petty Ofcr 3rd Class in River Assault Squadron 13 in Vietnam. He was killed in action on April 29, 1969, about a month after turning 21. Still miss him.
Class of 1966
Navy, 2 Years
Ricky was my best friend at Fleming and Narbonne. We lost touch of each other after high school and I learned of his death when I visited Lomita in 1970. He was a Petty Ofcr 3rd Class in River Assault Squadron 13 in Vietnam. He was killed in action on April 29, 1969, about a month after turning 21. Still miss him.


Robert (Pat) Wilson
Class of 1969
Navy, 7 Years
Viet Nam Veteran. Operations Specialist. Bronze Star awarded for service in Viet Nam. Combat Action Ribbon. Judge Advocate of local VFW Post.
Class of 1969
Navy, 7 Years
Viet Nam Veteran. Operations Specialist. Bronze Star awarded for service in Viet Nam. Combat Action Ribbon. Judge Advocate of local VFW Post.
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