Rancho Cotate High School Alumni
Rohnert Park, California (CA)

Recent Members
Dave Lee Kirtley Dave Lee Kirtley | 1985 |
Eduardo Gaytan | 2005 |
Garrett Wellsl | 1999 |
Kimberley Clayton Hutnick | 1987 |
Kye Walker | 2024 |
Medlar Peepes | 1990 |
Robert Murray Robert Murray | 1979 |
Sheila Bradley | 1986 |
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

Allen Broyles
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
U.S.Navy Mineman First Class Petty Officer (E-6) (Underwater Mines/Explosives).
Instructor.
Recruit Company Commander..
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
U.S.Navy Mineman First Class Petty Officer (E-6) (Underwater Mines/Explosives).
Instructor.
Recruit Company Commander..

Clayton Eric Smith
Class of 2001
Navy, 20 Years
Hospital Corpsman First Class
From 2001 to 2021.
Class of 2001
Navy, 20 Years
Hospital Corpsman First Class
From 2001 to 2021.


Daniel Murphy
Class of 1982
Army, 18 Years
toured in OIF II 2004-2005 and currently still in the Army National Guard. 5 years active and 13 yrs in the guard. Humanitarian support in the 2005 hurricane Katrina , New Orleans
Class of 1982
Army, 18 Years
toured in OIF II 2004-2005 and currently still in the Army National Guard. 5 years active and 13 yrs in the guard. Humanitarian support in the 2005 hurricane Katrina , New Orleans

David Lee Kirtley
Class of 1985
Navy, 4 Years
Machinist Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer. USS IndependenceCV-62. Engineering Division.
Class of 1985
Navy, 4 Years
Machinist Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer. USS IndependenceCV-62. Engineering Division.

Deborah Hill (Hampton)
Class of 1983
Navy, 3 Years
US Navy Hospital Corpsman, Went to Orlando 1985 for Boot, Go K038, the to Corps School in Great Lakes, IL. in June 1985 was stationed at NAS Patuxent River speciallizing in emergency/combat medicine. 1986 (Oct.) Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital again emergency med/combat so was stationed all over the base with my marines.
Class of 1983
Navy, 3 Years
US Navy Hospital Corpsman, Went to Orlando 1985 for Boot, Go K038, the to Corps School in Great Lakes, IL. in June 1985 was stationed at NAS Patuxent River speciallizing in emergency/combat medicine. 1986 (Oct.) Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital again emergency med/combat so was stationed all over the base with my marines.

Edward Ospital
Class of 1984
Army, 15 Years
Combat Arms Officer/Acquisition - Force Sustainment Officer, Ranger, Airborne, Sniper, Scout.
Class of 1984
Army, 15 Years
Combat Arms Officer/Acquisition - Force Sustainment Officer, Ranger, Airborne, Sniper, Scout.

Evan White
Class of 1968
Air Force, 11 Years
I went out and saw things and did many things.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 11 Years
I went out and saw things and did many things.

George (Evan) White
Class of 1968
Air Force, 10 Years
I lived in Guam, Thailand and Germany. I was stationed in California, Montana and Indiana. Worked B52's, KC135's, F4's and F106's. I worked on missle systems and radar systems. All in all, it was a good experience.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 10 Years
I lived in Guam, Thailand and Germany. I was stationed in California, Montana and Indiana. Worked B52's, KC135's, F4's and F106's. I worked on missle systems and radar systems. All in all, it was a good experience.

GEORGE WHITE
Class of 1968
Air Force, 11 Years
I enlisted just 2 months after graduation. I spent almost 11 years bumping around the world. I lived in Thailand, Guam, Germany, Indiana, California and Montana. I did enjoy my service time and especially the traveling and seeing the different parts of the world.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 11 Years
I enlisted just 2 months after graduation. I spent almost 11 years bumping around the world. I lived in Thailand, Guam, Germany, Indiana, California and Montana. I did enjoy my service time and especially the traveling and seeing the different parts of the world.

Gerald "Jerry" Simmons
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Heating System Specialist. Retired Nellis AFB NV 1994 as a Master Sergeant. Station in FL, Korea, ND, CA, & Japan. Was in Civil Engineering & RED HORSE Squadrons. Live in Henderson NV now & work as a Bldg Inspector.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Heating System Specialist. Retired Nellis AFB NV 1994 as a Master Sergeant. Station in FL, Korea, ND, CA, & Japan. Was in Civil Engineering & RED HORSE Squadrons. Live in Henderson NV now & work as a Bldg Inspector.

Gerald (Jerry) Simmons
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Retire MSgt, Assigments: Eglin AFB FL, Osan AB ROK (554 CESHR RED HORSE), Grand Forks AFB ND, March AFB CA, Kadena AB Okinawa Japan, & Nellis AFB NV. HVAC Specialist. Yrs served 1974 - 1994.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Retire MSgt, Assigments: Eglin AFB FL, Osan AB ROK (554 CESHR RED HORSE), Grand Forks AFB ND, March AFB CA, Kadena AB Okinawa Japan, & Nellis AFB NV. HVAC Specialist. Yrs served 1974 - 1994.

Jim Veler
Class of 1989
Army, 9 Years
Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom
Class of 1989
Army, 9 Years
Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom

Justin Michener
Class of 2001
Navy, 8 Years
helicopter mech working on becoming a pilot
Class of 2001
Navy, 8 Years
helicopter mech working on becoming a pilot

Lia Locasto
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Upon returning home from Iraq in 2003 I became the Casualty Calls Chief (notifying loved ones of deceased/serious injuries) until my retirement in 2007. Now Dept of VA in Santa Rosa.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Upon returning home from Iraq in 2003 I became the Casualty Calls Chief (notifying loved ones of deceased/serious injuries) until my retirement in 2007. Now Dept of VA in Santa Rosa.

Lia Locasto
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined Jan '81, retired Jul '07. Was in 2 conflicts (Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom).
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined Jan '81, retired Jul '07. Was in 2 conflicts (Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom).

Lia Locasto
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Gunnery Sergeant, USMC Retired 2007
3 tours in Iraq (1 Op Desert Storm, 2 Op Iraqi Freedom)
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Gunnery Sergeant, USMC Retired 2007
3 tours in Iraq (1 Op Desert Storm, 2 Op Iraqi Freedom)




Phil Crawford
Class of 1999
National Guard, 12 Years
Military Adminstration
Served 5 tours overseas
Class of 1999
National Guard, 12 Years
Military Adminstration
Served 5 tours overseas

Ricky L. Hallowes
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted shortly after graduation and retired after 24 years of service. Started out as a tech in satellite communications, 8 years as commo chief in artillery, and five years as basic training drill instructor. Retired SFC. Served in various CONUS locations, Germany, and Greece.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted shortly after graduation and retired after 24 years of service. Started out as a tech in satellite communications, 8 years as commo chief in artillery, and five years as basic training drill instructor. Retired SFC. Served in various CONUS locations, Germany, and Greece.


Stephanie Brazil
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
Served for 10 1/2 years before being medically Retired for an injury received during a deployment.
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
Served for 10 1/2 years before being medically Retired for an injury received during a deployment.

tim sarla
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Joined during senior year voluntered for vietnam invaded panama and retired after cold war with partial disability.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
Joined during senior year voluntered for vietnam invaded panama and retired after cold war with partial disability.


William Hodges
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Military Police, Frankfurt, Germany V Corp HQ
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Military Police, Frankfurt, Germany V Corp HQ
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Our Rancho Cotate 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 Rancho Cotate High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Rohnert Park are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!