San Marcos High School Alumni
San Marcos, California (CA)

Recent Members
Elizabeth Schaeffer Elizabeth Schaeffer | 1979 |
Hector Flores | 1994 |
Jana Mast | 2018 |
Joey Robert | 2018 |
Joseph Robert | 2017 |
Kayle Kayle Girvin | 1972 |
Mike Mike Oxlong | 2021 |
Veronica Hutton | 2016 |
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

LILI BUCIO
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY FOR 3 YEARS DEPLOYED TO IRAQ FOR 12 MONTHS
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY FOR 3 YEARS DEPLOYED TO IRAQ FOR 12 MONTHS

Marnia Atkerson
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Joined in 1998. Served with I Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element G-3 Camp Pendleton. Deployed to Kuwait/Iraq in March 2003 Operation Enduring Freedom.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Joined in 1998. Served with I Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element G-3 Camp Pendleton. Deployed to Kuwait/Iraq in March 2003 Operation Enduring Freedom.

Matthew P. Denico
Class of 1973
Navy, 8 Years
Boot Camp in San Diego, then to Data Processing "A" school, Reported to my first duty station USS Holland (AS-32). I served on the Holland till 1978 then I was transferred to NAVCOMUNIT WASH DC.
Class of 1973
Navy, 8 Years
Boot Camp in San Diego, then to Data Processing "A" school, Reported to my first duty station USS Holland (AS-32). I served on the Holland till 1978 then I was transferred to NAVCOMUNIT WASH DC.

Michael Byrd
Class of 1984
Army, 18 Years
Combat Engineer, been deployed three times since 9/11 for 12-16mos at a time
Class of 1984
Army, 18 Years
Combat Engineer, been deployed three times since 9/11 for 12-16mos at a time

Moises Ibanez
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Enlisteed in the Army in August on '02. have served a 14 months deployment in Iraq (Feb 03-April 05)
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Enlisteed in the Army in August on '02. have served a 14 months deployment in Iraq (Feb 03-April 05)

Nancy Chapman Alexander
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Medical Materiel Specialist
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Medical Materiel Specialist

Nancy Chapman Alexander
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years in the Air Force as a Medical Material Specialist. Stationed in Biloxi, MS and San Antonio, TX.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years in the Air Force as a Medical Material Specialist. Stationed in Biloxi, MS and San Antonio, TX.

Paul Kahler
Class of 1992
Army, 9 Years
Joined after September 11, 2001 at 29 years old. Served one year in Iraq in 2003-2004. Purlpe Heart recipient, 3 Army Commendations, 1 Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Ribbon w/1 OLC, Reserve Component Achievement Medal, PLDC, BNCOC, Critical Incident Peer Support Course, Certificate of Completion Palomar College Police Academy 2000.
A.S. Palomar College Administration of Justice
BS Business Management UOP
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Class of 1992
Army, 9 Years
Joined after September 11, 2001 at 29 years old. Served one year in Iraq in 2003-2004. Purlpe Heart recipient, 3 Army Commendations, 1 Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Ribbon w/1 OLC, Reserve Component Achievement Medal, PLDC, BNCOC, Critical Incident Peer Support Course, Certificate of Completion Palomar College Police Academy 2000.
A.S. Palomar College Administration of Justice
BS Business Management UOP
GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Paul Saito Kahler
Class of 1992
Army, 6 Years
A very interesting journey in my life that took me to a lot of places around the world. It's a wonder that I survived.
Paul
Class of 1992
Army, 6 Years
A very interesting journey in my life that took me to a lot of places around the world. It's a wonder that I survived.
Paul


Richard Johns
Class of 1978
Air Force, 14 Years
Space Systems Equipment Maintenance Specialist. Tours in the Philippines and stationed in Colorado (/Buckley/Falcon/Peterson)
Class of 1978
Air Force, 14 Years
Space Systems Equipment Maintenance Specialist. Tours in the Philippines and stationed in Colorado (/Buckley/Falcon/Peterson)

Rick Logan
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 4 Years
2531/2533 Communications/morse code 1st battalion, 7th Marines. Foward Air controller on tactical air control party. Told pilots where to drop their bombs.
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 4 Years
2531/2533 Communications/morse code 1st battalion, 7th Marines. Foward Air controller on tactical air control party. Told pilots where to drop their bombs.


Robert Johnson
Class of 1981
Air Force, 3 Years
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Additional training at Camp Bullis, Texas. Stationed at Hahn Air Base in Germany from Jan. 1982-Jan. 1984 withthe 50th SPS. Stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, Montana from Jan. 1984-Dec. 1984 with the 341st MSS.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 3 Years
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Additional training at Camp Bullis, Texas. Stationed at Hahn Air Base in Germany from Jan. 1982-Jan. 1984 withthe 50th SPS. Stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, Montana from Jan. 1984-Dec. 1984 with the 341st MSS.



Sam Villa
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
Duty-Honor-Country
Boot Camp was a unique experience. I was only 19 and this was my first time away from home. It was here in Boot Camp (Company 623) that I began learning about duty, honor and coun
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
Duty-Honor-Country
Boot Camp was a unique experience. I was only 19 and this was my first time away from home. It was here in Boot Camp (Company 623) that I began learning about duty, honor and coun

Sam Villa
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
I served aboard the guided missile cruiser Providence. We stood vigilant and strong always ready to protect and defend our country. Godspeed to our military.
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
I served aboard the guided missile cruiser Providence. We stood vigilant and strong always ready to protect and defend our country. Godspeed to our military.

Sandra J Raveling (Weber)
Class of 1977
Army, 35 Years
Retired from the Army in 2014. Served in both Army and Air Force.
Class of 1977
Army, 35 Years
Retired from the Army in 2014. Served in both Army and Air Force.

Steven Talick
Class of 1990
Coast Guard, 14 Years
A Coast Guard Aviator flying the HU-25 Falcon
Class of 1990
Coast Guard, 14 Years
A Coast Guard Aviator flying the HU-25 Falcon

Thomas Tiritilli
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years as a Aviation Weapons Technician Chief Petty Officer. I was Station mostly overseas in my 22 years Atsugi Japan, Subic bay Philippines, Guam, Sasabo Japan, And spent many years in Navy F-14, and F-18 Squadrons. Deployed on the USS Carl Vinson, USS Midway, USS Nimitz, USS Lincoln, and last Deployment was on The USS Constellation. Spent many months in the Persian Gulf and seen over 15 different countries. I enjoyed my time serving our great nation would do it again in a minute. I have since Retired Moved to the Philippines 14 years ago love it here
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years as a Aviation Weapons Technician Chief Petty Officer. I was Station mostly overseas in my 22 years Atsugi Japan, Subic bay Philippines, Guam, Sasabo Japan, And spent many years in Navy F-14, and F-18 Squadrons. Deployed on the USS Carl Vinson, USS Midway, USS Nimitz, USS Lincoln, and last Deployment was on The USS Constellation. Spent many months in the Persian Gulf and seen over 15 different countries. I enjoyed my time serving our great nation would do it again in a minute. I have since Retired Moved to the Philippines 14 years ago love it here

Virgil Griffin
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
A data systems technician stationed onboard the USS Forrestal CV-59 out of Mayport Florida. Also stationed at the Fleet Numerical Oceanographic Center in Monterey California.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
A data systems technician stationed onboard the USS Forrestal CV-59 out of Mayport Florida. Also stationed at the Fleet Numerical Oceanographic Center in Monterey California.

William Wilson Jr (Willie Wilson)
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Air Borne Ranger Infantry all the way. stationed at Fort Lewis Wa 2/75/3/39th INF Rangers, Korea 1/9 Inf, Fort Riley Ks. 1/16 INF, Hawaii 1/27th INF, Fort Ord Ca ,3/38th INF, Germeny 1/30 INF, Fort Hood 304th MI LRSD Ranger INF/ 1st Bn 5th CAV 1CD. Retired, Been all over.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Air Borne Ranger Infantry all the way. stationed at Fort Lewis Wa 2/75/3/39th INF Rangers, Korea 1/9 Inf, Fort Riley Ks. 1/16 INF, Hawaii 1/27th INF, Fort Ord Ca ,3/38th INF, Germeny 1/30 INF, Fort Hood 304th MI LRSD Ranger INF/ 1st Bn 5th CAV 1CD. Retired, Been all over.

williams,johnny
Class of 1971
Peace Corps, 2 Years
track and field when i was in the job corps
Class of 1971
Peace Corps, 2 Years
track and field when i was in the job corps
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Our San Marcos 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 San Marcos High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in San Marcos are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!