North High School Alumni
Torrance, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alex Guzman | 2004 |
| Andrew Avalos | 1975 |
| Elibeth Torres | 2005 |
| Jan Morrison | 1974 |
| Karen Craig | 1989 |
| Linda Henson | 1958 |
| Rich Dargie | 1989 |
| Sandra Sandra Inkmann | 1965 |
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
Alexander Mendoza
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
US Army veteran served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
US Army veteran served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.
Art Neumann
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Retired with 36 years of service as a CW-4 US Army. Imagery Analyst, Viet Nam, counter narcotics, Bosnia, Kosovo, Desert Fox and USMC support in Afghanistan. 2.5 yrs with the Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon. (note: I moved to Denver CO mid-term Senior Year.)
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Retired with 36 years of service as a CW-4 US Army. Imagery Analyst, Viet Nam, counter narcotics, Bosnia, Kosovo, Desert Fox and USMC support in Afghanistan. 2.5 yrs with the Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon. (note: I moved to Denver CO mid-term Senior Year.)
Arthur Neumann
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Chief Warrant Officer CW4, Imagery Analyst. Total 36 years service. Assignments include Berlin Crisis; 2+ tours Viet Nam; Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon-Bosnia, Kosovo, Desert Fox; Counter Narcotics Ops in central and south America,support for US Marine Corps Afghanistan 2002. Retired January 2003
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Chief Warrant Officer CW4, Imagery Analyst. Total 36 years service. Assignments include Berlin Crisis; 2+ tours Viet Nam; Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon-Bosnia, Kosovo, Desert Fox; Counter Narcotics Ops in central and south America,support for US Marine Corps Afghanistan 2002. Retired January 2003
Claude Stemp
Class of 1958
Air Force, 25 Years
Intelligence and targeting officer for 15 years ,chosen to command six times. Honored to work with the company ie CIA plus NASA In NKP,Thailand putting bombs on the Ho. Chi Minh trail with our beautiful B 52s, A1E prop fighters,C 130s intel work etc. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal plus seven others serving gladly. Taught at USAF Survival School and DOD Intel school. An honor to work with great NCOs and true heroes Lucky to be alive.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 25 Years
Intelligence and targeting officer for 15 years ,chosen to command six times. Honored to work with the company ie CIA plus NASA In NKP,Thailand putting bombs on the Ho. Chi Minh trail with our beautiful B 52s, A1E prop fighters,C 130s intel work etc. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal plus seven others serving gladly. Taught at USAF Survival School and DOD Intel school. An honor to work with great NCOs and true heroes Lucky to be alive.
Colleen Annes
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
retired after 32 years, 2000 flying hours (500 in fighters), two O/S assignments (one remote), and flying in five conflicts: ELF One (when the Kingdom was fun), Desert Shield/Storm (just when I thought I'd never see this place again), Just Cause (tiny but it counts), Joint Endeavor/Guard (and I thought Korea was cold!), and OIF (at night Kirkuk looked like a Mad Max movie with all the oil fires around the base)...favorite jet: F16 (sorry to my Eagle driver friends but the Viper was my first); favorite assignment: Green Door (some of the best things I've never done); least favorite: Pentagon (two hour commute, 18 hour days, six days a week, AND working for the Army...but I created a tiny island of Air Force that my boss hated)
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
retired after 32 years, 2000 flying hours (500 in fighters), two O/S assignments (one remote), and flying in five conflicts: ELF One (when the Kingdom was fun), Desert Shield/Storm (just when I thought I'd never see this place again), Just Cause (tiny but it counts), Joint Endeavor/Guard (and I thought Korea was cold!), and OIF (at night Kirkuk looked like a Mad Max movie with all the oil fires around the base)...favorite jet: F16 (sorry to my Eagle driver friends but the Viper was my first); favorite assignment: Green Door (some of the best things I've never done); least favorite: Pentagon (two hour commute, 18 hour days, six days a week, AND working for the Army...but I created a tiny island of Air Force that my boss hated)
David Burgett
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served 9 months in San Juan, Puerto Rico and 1 year in Thailand in the middle of the jungle
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served 9 months in San Juan, Puerto Rico and 1 year in Thailand in the middle of the jungle
David E. Gagnon
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 4 Years
shore party(logistics specialist) stationed at Gamp Pendleton 1980-1981, stationed at Kaneohe MCAS 1981-1984
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 4 Years
shore party(logistics specialist) stationed at Gamp Pendleton 1980-1981, stationed at Kaneohe MCAS 1981-1984
donald williamson
Class of 1965
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
served 6 yrs in USNR, 2yrs active from 66-68. did 2 tours in Nam with MCB9 BRAVO CO. I was a CEW3/PO3. deployed to DaNang twice but worked all over I Corps. Came home and did 4yrs of active reserve. Would have been an O1 if not for the war. For one of the other vets, I helped build 1stTK Alpha Co. base in Danang in 66. I have a pic of me on one of their M48's
Class of 1965
Navy Reserves, 6 Years
served 6 yrs in USNR, 2yrs active from 66-68. did 2 tours in Nam with MCB9 BRAVO CO. I was a CEW3/PO3. deployed to DaNang twice but worked all over I Corps. Came home and did 4yrs of active reserve. Would have been an O1 if not for the war. For one of the other vets, I helped build 1stTK Alpha Co. base in Danang in 66. I have a pic of me on one of their M48's
Dyrck H Van Dusen
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Vietnam 1969/1970 (15 months). First and Fifth tanks primarily in Danang area. 20 years service as an armor officer with First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Tank Battalions. Trained recruits in San Diego and Armor Officers at Fort Knox. operation at Test Project Officer for M1A1 AbramsTank and USMC Light Armored Vehicle. Retired 1988.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Vietnam 1969/1970 (15 months). First and Fifth tanks primarily in Danang area. 20 years service as an armor officer with First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Tank Battalions. Trained recruits in San Diego and Armor Officers at Fort Knox. operation at Test Project Officer for M1A1 AbramsTank and USMC Light Armored Vehicle. Retired 1988.
Dyrck H Van Dusen
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Vietnam 1969/1970 (15 months). First and Fifth tanks primarily in Danang area. 20 years service as an armor officer with First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Tank Battalions. Trained recruits in San Diego and Armor Officers at Fort Knox. operation at Test Project Officer for M1A1 AbramsTank and USMC Light Armored Vehicle. Retired 1988.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Vietnam 1969/1970 (15 months). First and Fifth tanks primarily in Danang area. 20 years service as an armor officer with First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Tank Battalions. Trained recruits in San Diego and Armor Officers at Fort Knox. operation at Test Project Officer for M1A1 AbramsTank and USMC Light Armored Vehicle. Retired 1988.
Julie Elkin Richard
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Radio/TV broadcaster overseas
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Radio/TV broadcaster overseas
Kevin Smith
Class of 1980
Air Force, 24 Years
After completion of Boot Camp and various technical training schools I served for 24+ years in the U.S. Air Force both stateside and abroad. I was stationed in: Blytheville Ar, Dover De, Okinawa Japan, Korea, Turkey and others to mention. I have served as Flight and Maintenance Superintendent, First Sergeant, Security and Mobility Officer, Section Chief and Air Crew Flight Equipment Superintendent. Received numerous medals and awards for campaigns and operations and personnel performance. I worked on numerous airframes and platforms to include: B-52 G/H, T-37, F-5, T-38, KC-135 & (R), KC-10, C-5, C-17, F-4E/R, F-16, F-15D/E, F-111, HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" MH-53 Pave Low Helicopters and various Drone frames. I enjoyed many deployments and duty locations during my time in the service and met some amazing people along the way; like my wife of 34 years...
Class of 1980
Air Force, 24 Years
After completion of Boot Camp and various technical training schools I served for 24+ years in the U.S. Air Force both stateside and abroad. I was stationed in: Blytheville Ar, Dover De, Okinawa Japan, Korea, Turkey and others to mention. I have served as Flight and Maintenance Superintendent, First Sergeant, Security and Mobility Officer, Section Chief and Air Crew Flight Equipment Superintendent. Received numerous medals and awards for campaigns and operations and personnel performance. I worked on numerous airframes and platforms to include: B-52 G/H, T-37, F-5, T-38, KC-135 & (R), KC-10, C-5, C-17, F-4E/R, F-16, F-15D/E, F-111, HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" MH-53 Pave Low Helicopters and various Drone frames. I enjoyed many deployments and duty locations during my time in the service and met some amazing people along the way; like my wife of 34 years...
Linda Durian Priest
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Still serving in the USAF reserves since 1978. Also civilian worker for the Air Force
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Still serving in the USAF reserves since 1978. Also civilian worker for the Air Force
Norman Casson
Class of 1964
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Served with the Army Security Agency (ASA) 1966-1972. Unfortunately all service information is classified.
Class of 1964
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Served with the Army Security Agency (ASA) 1966-1972. Unfortunately all service information is classified.
Richard Balleraas
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from 1977 - 1997. Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served from 1977 - 1997. Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
richard blake
Class of 1973
Army, 5 Years
Viet Nam veteran served from 73 to 78 Served with the big red 1 after nam went to Germany. I now suffer with Diabetes from agent Orange
Class of 1973
Army, 5 Years
Viet Nam veteran served from 73 to 78 Served with the big red 1 after nam went to Germany. I now suffer with Diabetes from agent Orange
Richard Cook
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
1970 draft volunteer; 11B (infantry) with 1st Infantry Division in Kansas and Germany
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
1970 draft volunteer; 11B (infantry) with 1st Infantry Division in Kansas and Germany
Richard French
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26+ years in the accounting & finance career field.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26+ years in the accounting & finance career field.
Rustin C. Ueno
Class of 1978
Air Force, 16 Years
Security Policeman
Nellis AFB, NV 1979 - 1981
Ramstein AB, Germany 1982 - 1985
Andrews AFB, MD 1985 - 1995
Class of 1978
Air Force, 16 Years
Security Policeman
Nellis AFB, NV 1979 - 1981
Ramstein AB, Germany 1982 - 1985
Andrews AFB, MD 1985 - 1995
Timothy Sutton
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Security Policeman (SAC) 1969 through 1973. Lackland AFB San Antonio, TX - McConnel AFB Wichita, KS - Vietnam Veteran (Bien Hoa Airbase) - March AFB, Edgemont, CA - Beale AFB Yuba City, CA - Anderson AFB Guam, USA.
SGT E-5
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Security Policeman (SAC) 1969 through 1973. Lackland AFB San Antonio, TX - McConnel AFB Wichita, KS - Vietnam Veteran (Bien Hoa Airbase) - March AFB, Edgemont, CA - Beale AFB Yuba City, CA - Anderson AFB Guam, USA.
SGT E-5
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Our North 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 North High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Torrance are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!