Sahuaro High School Alumni
Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Andrew Chase | 1985 |
| Franklin Franklin Pacheco | 1979 |
| Karen Karen Sell | 1971 |
| Kyrone Reeve | 1990 |
| Michael De Ponte | 2017 |
| Ryan Vellenga | 1991 |
| Seth Gustafsson | 2024 |
| Zane Penny | 2009 |
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
Andre Bell
Class of 1980
Air Force, 6 Years
Computer and Telephone support for the U.S. Sixth fleet in Naples Italy
Class of 1980
Air Force, 6 Years
Computer and Telephone support for the U.S. Sixth fleet in Naples Italy
Andy Kyle
Class of 1991
Navy, 6 Years
Anti submarine warfare acoustic analyst- Whidbey Island, Washington
Military police - Atsugi, Japan
Class of 1991
Navy, 6 Years
Anti submarine warfare acoustic analyst- Whidbey Island, Washington
Military police - Atsugi, Japan
Bruce Alan Sheppard
Class of 1970
Navy, 26 Years
Joined 1970, Commissioned 1974, Naval Flight Officer, Retired 1996
Class of 1970
Navy, 26 Years
Joined 1970, Commissioned 1974, Naval Flight Officer, Retired 1996
Danny Joaquin Castro
Class of 2013
Army, 2 Years
91J Quartermaster and chemical equipment repair. I was stationed in Fort Riley Kansas and deployed to Camp Buerhing Kuwait.
Class of 2013
Army, 2 Years
91J Quartermaster and chemical equipment repair. I was stationed in Fort Riley Kansas and deployed to Camp Buerhing Kuwait.
Deborah Montellano
Class of 1974
National Guard, 17 Years
I joined the TX ANG in 1985 at the age of 30. I worked in Personnel (various areas) and ended up in the chaplain's Office (my true love - took a voluntary demotion in rank from MSgt to TSgt to do this). I also met my husband while serving. We have been married for 28 1/2 years now. I am proud to have served and would do it all over again!
Class of 1974
National Guard, 17 Years
I joined the TX ANG in 1985 at the age of 30. I worked in Personnel (various areas) and ended up in the chaplain's Office (my true love - took a voluntary demotion in rank from MSgt to TSgt to do this). I also met my husband while serving. We have been married for 28 1/2 years now. I am proud to have served and would do it all over again!
Deborah Trent Montellano
Class of 1974
National Guard, 17 Years
Worked in MPF for 13 yrs. then in the Chaplain's Office for 4 yrs.
Class of 1974
National Guard, 17 Years
Worked in MPF for 13 yrs. then in the Chaplain's Office for 4 yrs.
John Loranger
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Lt Col flew as a Navigator on B-52, KC-135, and C-130 for 30 years.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Lt Col flew as a Navigator on B-52, KC-135, and C-130 for 30 years.
Kathrine Keen (Hubbs)
Class of 1989
Navy, 3 Years
served aboard the USS Prairie and the USS Mckee as an SK (Storekeeper in Supply)
Class of 1989
Navy, 3 Years
served aboard the USS Prairie and the USS Mckee as an SK (Storekeeper in Supply)
Kelly Goddard Carr
Class of 1982
Navy Reserves, 29 Years
Navy Nurse Corps. OEF Veteran
Class of 1982
Navy Reserves, 29 Years
Navy Nurse Corps. OEF Veteran
Kelly Powell
Class of 1979
Navy, 5 Years
Enlisted right after graduation. Served aboard the USS Sierra AD-18
Class of 1979
Navy, 5 Years
Enlisted right after graduation. Served aboard the USS Sierra AD-18
Martha L. Simpson Wilson
Class of 1975
Navy, 7 Years
I spent 2 years working in weather forecasting and briefing pilots. I then spent 5 years counseling service members for Drug/alcohol issues both outpatient and inpatient treatment facilities.
Class of 1975
Navy, 7 Years
I spent 2 years working in weather forecasting and briefing pilots. I then spent 5 years counseling service members for Drug/alcohol issues both outpatient and inpatient treatment facilities.
Nakia Gray
Class of 1993
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army for 21 years. Served as a Military Policeman and a Senior Human Resources Manager. Served in Japan, Germany with two tours to Iraq.
Class of 1993
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army for 21 years. Served as a Military Policeman and a Senior Human Resources Manager. Served in Japan, Germany with two tours to Iraq.
Penn Hightower
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a para medic 56th combat support group HOSP
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a para medic 56th combat support group HOSP
Rick Atkins
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving in the United States Navy...24 years as of July 09. Living the dream as the Command Master Chief for Commander, Submarine Group NINE in Silverdale, WA
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving in the United States Navy...24 years as of July 09. Living the dream as the Command Master Chief for Commander, Submarine Group NINE in Silverdale, WA
Scott Philippi
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class, Designated Air Crewman and Aviation Warfare Specialist.
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class, Designated Air Crewman and Aviation Warfare Specialist.
Steven S. Ellsworth
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
Serving since 1990 in the Army!!!
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
Serving since 1990 in the Army!!!
Will Kutler
Class of 1986
Air Force, 5 Years
C141B Starlifter and C5A/B Galaxy Crew Chief
Class of 1986
Air Force, 5 Years
C141B Starlifter and C5A/B Galaxy Crew Chief
Yvonne (Nalin) Gorniak
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Munition Systems--7 yrs
Personnel Management--14 yrs
Two tours Korea
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Munition Systems--7 yrs
Personnel Management--14 yrs
Two tours Korea
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School News
Class of '81
The current Sahuaro student council invites all members of the Class of '81 to attend the Cougar Foundation breakfast to...
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Our Sahuaro 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 Sahuaro High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Tucson are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!