Peoria High School Alumni
Peoria, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Dan Bessey | 1995 |
| Destiny Valle | 2019 |
| Frank Corral | 1976 |
| Juan Adame | 2019 |
| Kanasha Bontrager | 2002 |
| Katrina Monroe | 1991 |
| Kristina Strouse | 2007 |
| Renee Romine Booth | 2002 |
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
Angelique Bruce
Class of 2000
Air Force, 2 Years
A Notre Dame graduate from the College of Archetect, I am currently stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona working in the Civil Engineer Squadron.
Class of 2000
Air Force, 2 Years
A Notre Dame graduate from the College of Archetect, I am currently stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona working in the Civil Engineer Squadron.
Angelique Bruce
Class of 2000
Air Force, 1 Years
Graduate of Notre Dame ROTC program. Working as Civil Engineer. Stationed at Luke Air Force Base.
Class of 2000
Air Force, 1 Years
Graduate of Notre Dame ROTC program. Working as Civil Engineer. Stationed at Luke Air Force Base.
Anthony Cortinas
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Lance Corporal Cortinas - 3 years with the USMC, currently serving in Al Asaad, Iraq. Married 3 years and 2 children. Thank you for serving.
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Lance Corporal Cortinas - 3 years with the USMC, currently serving in Al Asaad, Iraq. Married 3 years and 2 children. Thank you for serving.
anthony nickell
Class of 2003
Air Force, 1 Years
Im part of the Security Forces Phoenix raven program, providin global protection for cargo aircraft. Im currently stationed at Hickam AFB Hawaii
Class of 2003
Air Force, 1 Years
Im part of the Security Forces Phoenix raven program, providin global protection for cargo aircraft. Im currently stationed at Hickam AFB Hawaii
Anthony Sheedy
Class of 2000
Army, 6 Years
25B / Computer systems
Deployed to Abu Ghraib, Iraq from Nov 05 to Oct 06.
Class of 2000
Army, 6 Years
25B / Computer systems
Deployed to Abu Ghraib, Iraq from Nov 05 to Oct 06.
Brent Belle
Class of 2006
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army as a 15P and a UH-60 Doorgunner. Served at Ft. Hood, TX. and Ft. Bliss, TX. Also served a one year deployment in Northern Afghanistan. Leaving the Army to pursue a career as a fire fighter.
Class of 2006
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army as a 15P and a UH-60 Doorgunner. Served at Ft. Hood, TX. and Ft. Bliss, TX. Also served a one year deployment in Northern Afghanistan. Leaving the Army to pursue a career as a fire fighter.
Chadwick Pierce
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
93P, Aviation Operations Specialist, I entered the Army through the D.E.P(Delayed Entry Program). I served four years in FT. Jackson S.C., FT. Rucker AL, Korea, FT. Huachuca AZ and FT. Hood TX. I now work in Television.
Peace and Love to all of our men and woman around the world, continuing to make this a truly great country!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
93P, Aviation Operations Specialist, I entered the Army through the D.E.P(Delayed Entry Program). I served four years in FT. Jackson S.C., FT. Rucker AL, Korea, FT. Huachuca AZ and FT. Hood TX. I now work in Television.
Peace and Love to all of our men and woman around the world, continuing to make this a truly great country!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Chris Peganyee
Class of 1988
Air Force, 5 Years
fuel tech & satellite communications
Class of 1988
Air Force, 5 Years
fuel tech & satellite communications
Chris Pinnick
Class of 2006
Navy, 6 Years
Was stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln(CVN-72). I did 3 deployments to the Middle East, as an Aviation Ordnanceman. I am currently station on Whidbey Island, WA.
Class of 2006
Navy, 6 Years
Was stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln(CVN-72). I did 3 deployments to the Middle East, as an Aviation Ordnanceman. I am currently station on Whidbey Island, WA.
Chuck Balogh
Class of 1990
Navy, 10 Years
I was an Interior Communication Electrician. I maintained all navigational, communication, alarm and audio/video equipment on the Uss Arkansas. On top of that I was an aviation rescuer, fire fighter, bomb squad leader and borded foreign vessels. I served two tours of duty in the first Gulf War. I now teach science at Peoria Elementary school.
Class of 1990
Navy, 10 Years
I was an Interior Communication Electrician. I maintained all navigational, communication, alarm and audio/video equipment on the Uss Arkansas. On top of that I was an aviation rescuer, fire fighter, bomb squad leader and borded foreign vessels. I served two tours of duty in the first Gulf War. I now teach science at Peoria Elementary school.
Danny Dumlao
Class of 2001
Air Force, 7 Years
Aircraft Maintenance/Avionics crosstrained to Combat Control
Class of 2001
Air Force, 7 Years
Aircraft Maintenance/Avionics crosstrained to Combat Control
Darrell Meunier
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
US NAVY Aircrewman, various locations from Flroida to Maine to Japan.
I did not graduate from Peoria, I moved to Massachusetts in my Junior year.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
US NAVY Aircrewman, various locations from Flroida to Maine to Japan.
I did not graduate from Peoria, I moved to Massachusetts in my Junior year.
Eddie Ortega
Class of 1996
Air Force, 8 Years
Currently I'm stationed in Dover, Delaware as a Firefighter.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 8 Years
Currently I'm stationed in Dover, Delaware as a Firefighter.
Gail L. Riemersma Meadors
Class of 1989
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Electrician Vs-41 North Island Ca.
service from 1988-1993
Class of 1989
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Electrician Vs-41 North Island Ca.
service from 1988-1993
Greg Bullock
Class of 1979
Army, 3 Years
29E
Electronics technicain
1/33rd armor battallion
Fort Lewis, WA
Class of 1979
Army, 3 Years
29E
Electronics technicain
1/33rd armor battallion
Fort Lewis, WA
Greg Bullock
Class of 1979
Army, 3 Years
29E radio repair tech. Most of my time at Ft Lewis 1/33 armor battalion
Class of 1979
Army, 3 Years
29E radio repair tech. Most of my time at Ft Lewis 1/33 armor battalion
heather quinn
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I am a base supply marine. I am currently stationed in Kaneohe Bay, HI. My job requires me to supply units with materials needed to complete day to day tasks as well as missions and operations around the wold. The Marine Corps is a task ready force that is equiped to respond within a 24hr period. I am proud to be a United States Marine. Semper Fidelis. Esprit De Corps.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I am a base supply marine. I am currently stationed in Kaneohe Bay, HI. My job requires me to supply units with materials needed to complete day to day tasks as well as missions and operations around the wold. The Marine Corps is a task ready force that is equiped to respond within a 24hr period. I am proud to be a United States Marine. Semper Fidelis. Esprit De Corps.
Jacob Tarajkowski
Class of 1998
Navy, 18 Years
Navy Deep Sea Diver... Coming up on 20 years and retirement... wow time flies
Class of 1998
Navy, 18 Years
Navy Deep Sea Diver... Coming up on 20 years and retirement... wow time flies
James Wright
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Administrative Yeoman for Director of Naval Reserve for two years. Served at Pentagon and Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC. Selected as Sailor of the Quarter in 1994 at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fl.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Administrative Yeoman for Director of Naval Reserve for two years. Served at Pentagon and Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC. Selected as Sailor of the Quarter in 1994 at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fl.
Jess Acosta
Class of 2000
Army, 2 Years
Jess is stationed in Ar Ramadi Iraq. He works in Military Intelligence at the Camp Ramadi Marine Base.
Class of 2000
Army, 2 Years
Jess is stationed in Ar Ramadi Iraq. He works in Military Intelligence at the Camp Ramadi Marine Base.
Jonathan Bellamy
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
Civil Engineer -Washington D.C.
Pakistain
Honduras
El Salvador
Turkey
Kirkistain
Germany
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
Civil Engineer -Washington D.C.
Pakistain
Honduras
El Salvador
Turkey
Kirkistain
Germany
Josh Fischer
Class of 2000
Navy, 9 Years
Navy LT in the Supply Corps. I am living in Virginia Beach, VA with my wife Kara.
Class of 2000
Navy, 9 Years
Navy LT in the Supply Corps. I am living in Virginia Beach, VA with my wife Kara.
Josh Fischer
Class of 2000
Navy, 8 Years
Navy LT and Supply Corps Officer. Presently stationed in Norfolk, VA. One deployment under my belt onboard CVN-75.
Class of 2000
Navy, 8 Years
Navy LT and Supply Corps Officer. Presently stationed in Norfolk, VA. One deployment under my belt onboard CVN-75.
Kelvin D. Harris
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
Stationed in Camp Casey Korea, Ft.Lewis WA, Ft.Wainwright AK, 16 Months Mosul/Baghdad Iraq and Ft.Bliss, TX. Been around the World...
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
Stationed in Camp Casey Korea, Ft.Lewis WA, Ft.Wainwright AK, 16 Months Mosul/Baghdad Iraq and Ft.Bliss, TX. Been around the World...
Korendia Giragi
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Been in the US Army for about 4 years now. I'm stationed at Ft Campbell KY. I have served 1 tour in Iraq and am currently serving in Afghanistan.
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Been in the US Army for about 4 years now. I'm stationed at Ft Campbell KY. I have served 1 tour in Iraq and am currently serving in Afghanistan.
Korendia Giragi
Class of 2004
Army, 3 Years
I am a Military Intelligence Analyst, I am currently stationed at Ft Campbell Kentucky and Work for the Division Counter IED cell. I have served one tour in Iraq and am due for one in Afghanistan in the spring of 2008.
Class of 2004
Army, 3 Years
I am a Military Intelligence Analyst, I am currently stationed at Ft Campbell Kentucky and Work for the Division Counter IED cell. I have served one tour in Iraq and am due for one in Afghanistan in the spring of 2008.
Kyle Horner
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Army Sergeant
Spent time in Korea
On second deployment to Iraq
Home station is Fort Carson, Colorado
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Army Sergeant
Spent time in Korea
On second deployment to Iraq
Home station is Fort Carson, Colorado
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Our Peoria 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 Peoria High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Peoria are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!