Simi Valley High School Alumni
Simi Valley, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Andrew Chacon | 2016 |
| Anthony Sonsalla | 2014 |
| Lonny Nicholson | 1971 |
| Mark Layton | 1971 |
| Suzanne Ayon | 1975 |
| Terri Whipple | 1975 |
| William Wheeler | 1969 |
| Zack Ignato | 2015 |
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
Jim Odem
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the USAF from 1977 to 1999. Retired as a First Sergeant. Currently a Project Manager building hotel/casinos in Las Vegas.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the USAF from 1977 to 1999. Retired as a First Sergeant. Currently a Project Manager building hotel/casinos in Las Vegas.
JoAnn (Boross) Graves
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired with 20 years as a Senior Chief Yeoman. Stationed a various duty stations all over the country.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired with 20 years as a Senior Chief Yeoman. Stationed a various duty stations all over the country.
Joanthan Jordan
Class of 1998
Navy, 3 Years
Military Police, currently serving at Naval Air Station Fallon in Fallon NV
Class of 1998
Navy, 3 Years
Military Police, currently serving at Naval Air Station Fallon in Fallon NV
John Dettrey
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Us Army 1971-1973 Viet Nam Vet 1971-1972 Helicopter Crww Chief
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Us Army 1971-1973 Viet Nam Vet 1971-1972 Helicopter Crww Chief
John Mook
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Submarine Service. Served on SS/SSN/SSBN. Surfaced at the North Pole.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Submarine Service. Served on SS/SSN/SSBN. Surfaced at the North Pole.
Julius Alcantara
Class of 1992
Navy, 14 Years
I joined the U.S. Navy on Feb94. Went to Dental Assistant School. Stationed in Yokosuka Japan, USS INDEPENDENCE, NAVAL DENTAL CENTER YOKOSUKA, USS KITTY HAWK, and no Naval Station Point Loma, San Diego as a Master-at-Arms.
Class of 1992
Navy, 14 Years
I joined the U.S. Navy on Feb94. Went to Dental Assistant School. Stationed in Yokosuka Japan, USS INDEPENDENCE, NAVAL DENTAL CENTER YOKOSUKA, USS KITTY HAWK, and no Naval Station Point Loma, San Diego as a Master-at-Arms.
Justin Sangthongkum
Class of 2015
Army Reserves, 6 Years
91B/Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Was attached to 307th Chem Co
Class of 2015
Army Reserves, 6 Years
91B/Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Was attached to 307th Chem Co
Kelly McClintock
Class of 1993
Air Force, 13 Years
Attended Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX in 1995. From there, went to tech school to for Aeromedical Evacuation. First deployed to Oman in 2002, flying missions in and out of Afghanistan. Again in 2003, deployed to Germany to fly missions in and out of Baghdad, Iraq. In 2006, went back to Afghanistan. Flying as a Medic, I was able to see what you don't see on the news, both good and bad. I now work as an Aviation Resource Manager and looking to complete at least 20 years of service before retiring. Even though I miss the flying side of my career, I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 13 Years
Attended Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX in 1995. From there, went to tech school to for Aeromedical Evacuation. First deployed to Oman in 2002, flying missions in and out of Afghanistan. Again in 2003, deployed to Germany to fly missions in and out of Baghdad, Iraq. In 2006, went back to Afghanistan. Flying as a Medic, I was able to see what you don't see on the news, both good and bad. I now work as an Aviation Resource Manager and looking to complete at least 20 years of service before retiring. Even though I miss the flying side of my career, I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Ken Schimmels
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
I started in the army now I am in the WA. gaurd where I am a cook/driver.
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
I started in the army now I am in the WA. gaurd where I am a cook/driver.
Lou Richards
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
I retired as a Chief Machinist's Mate in 1986. I was in the Gulf of Tonkin (Vietnam) in 1969.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
I retired as a Chief Machinist's Mate in 1986. I was in the Gulf of Tonkin (Vietnam) in 1969.
Mark A. Geairn
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Active Duty service 1972 - 1976
Department of Defense - 1993 - present
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Active Duty service 1972 - 1976
Department of Defense - 1993 - present
Mark Shirey
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Military service USMC 1975-1982 - US.Army
Reserve 1986-2004, retired First Sergeant.
Currently Deputy Sheriff, L.A. County Sheriff's Department 25 years.
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Military service USMC 1975-1982 - US.Army
Reserve 1986-2004, retired First Sergeant.
Currently Deputy Sheriff, L.A. County Sheriff's Department 25 years.
Mark Travis
Class of 1975
Air Force, 26 Years
4 years as a Weapons Mechanic and another 22 as a Jet Engine Mechanic / Supervisor. Retired an E-8. Did another 11 years in Civil Service with DoD working Budgeting and Accounting. Fully retired now. Living and playing where I last served: Mountain Home, Idaho.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 26 Years
4 years as a Weapons Mechanic and another 22 as a Jet Engine Mechanic / Supervisor. Retired an E-8. Did another 11 years in Civil Service with DoD working Budgeting and Accounting. Fully retired now. Living and playing where I last served: Mountain Home, Idaho.
Matthew Brand
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was an HC-130 and MC-130 Navigator and I also taught Air Force and Joint Doctrine at the US Army's Command and General Staff College and have had a variety of other staff tours.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was an HC-130 and MC-130 Navigator and I also taught Air Force and Joint Doctrine at the US Army's Command and General Staff College and have had a variety of other staff tours.
Matthew T. Cox
Class of 1984
Navy, 6 Years
HT2 (SW), served aboard the U.S.S. Briscoe DD-977 home ported in Norfolk, VA. (1) Med Cruise, (1) NATO Cruise, (2) Carribean Cruises. Firefighter/Welder/Plumber.
Class of 1984
Navy, 6 Years
HT2 (SW), served aboard the U.S.S. Briscoe DD-977 home ported in Norfolk, VA. (1) Med Cruise, (1) NATO Cruise, (2) Carribean Cruises. Firefighter/Welder/Plumber.
Michael Gibbons
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired June 01, 2011 after 26 years of service
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired June 01, 2011 after 26 years of service
Michael L. Holley
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Army Signal Officer, Retired at the rank LTC.
Currently working as a DoD Contractor in Sierra Vista AZ.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Army Signal Officer, Retired at the rank LTC.
Currently working as a DoD Contractor in Sierra Vista AZ.
Michael Moyer
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a First Sergeant after 24 years of service.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired as a First Sergeant after 24 years of service.
Nathan Weber
Class of 1986
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician (AT2), NAS Miramar, Navy Achievement Medal recipient
Class of 1986
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician (AT2), NAS Miramar, Navy Achievement Medal recipient
Nicholas Garner
Class of 2000
Army, 9 Years
Part of a rapidly deploying unit to support operations all over the world with 72 hours notice.
Class of 2000
Army, 9 Years
Part of a rapidly deploying unit to support operations all over the world with 72 hours notice.
Patricia Ann McNichols
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
Petty Officer Second Class Aviation Electronics Technician. Worked with Special Forces Operations at HSC-84. Currently SEAOPDET at FRC Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA assigned to CVN-77 USS Bush.
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
Petty Officer Second Class Aviation Electronics Technician. Worked with Special Forces Operations at HSC-84. Currently SEAOPDET at FRC Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA assigned to CVN-77 USS Bush.
Patricia McNichols
Class of 2001
Navy, 12 Years
First Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. AT1(AW/SW/IW) McNichols
Class of 2001
Navy, 12 Years
First Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. AT1(AW/SW/IW) McNichols
Paul R. Watkin
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
After graduation, I enlisted into the US Army and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. My infantry career consisted of assignments with the 75th Ranger Battalion and the 509th Airborne Battalion Combat Team. In 1985/86, I completed the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course and the Basic German Language Course and was stationed in Germany. In 1990, I participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, serving with the 5th Special Forces Group. In 1992, I participated in the Invasion of Haiti as part of Joint Task Force Black during Operation Uphold, Maintain and Restore Democracy. After graduating from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, I was assigned to the 902nd MI Group at Fort Meade, Maryland. My next assignment was to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency-Europe. On 31 March 2000, I retired honorably from the U.S. Army as a First Sergeant (E-8).
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
After graduation, I enlisted into the US Army and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. My infantry career consisted of assignments with the 75th Ranger Battalion and the 509th Airborne Battalion Combat Team. In 1985/86, I completed the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course and the Basic German Language Course and was stationed in Germany. In 1990, I participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, serving with the 5th Special Forces Group. In 1992, I participated in the Invasion of Haiti as part of Joint Task Force Black during Operation Uphold, Maintain and Restore Democracy. After graduating from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, I was assigned to the 902nd MI Group at Fort Meade, Maryland. My next assignment was to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency-Europe. On 31 March 2000, I retired honorably from the U.S. Army as a First Sergeant (E-8).
Robert Cline
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
I entered the US Army in Sept 1987 and have been stationed around the world but loved Germany and Korea the best. I am an engineer LTC and have had many exciting jobs, but am currently assigned as the Regional Engineer for the 70th Regional Readiness Command in Seattle, WA. I plan on retiring on Sep 19, 2011 after 24 years of services.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
I entered the US Army in Sept 1987 and have been stationed around the world but loved Germany and Korea the best. I am an engineer LTC and have had many exciting jobs, but am currently assigned as the Regional Engineer for the 70th Regional Readiness Command in Seattle, WA. I plan on retiring on Sep 19, 2011 after 24 years of services.
ROBERT SNOKE
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
USARMY,WOUNDED SOUTH VIETNAM 1/26/68 RECEIVED MEDICAL RETIREMENT
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
USARMY,WOUNDED SOUTH VIETNAM 1/26/68 RECEIVED MEDICAL RETIREMENT
Robert Snoke
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Saw action in Vietnam 1968, was wounded during the Tet Offensive and medically retired.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Saw action in Vietnam 1968, was wounded during the Tet Offensive and medically retired.
Steve Greenstein
Class of 1993
Navy, 8 Years
C083 Orlando 85-86 VA-42 86-87 MATKWEPSDET 87-90 IRR 90-93
Class of 1993
Navy, 8 Years
C083 Orlando 85-86 VA-42 86-87 MATKWEPSDET 87-90 IRR 90-93
Steve Herzig
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Attended Air Force Academy upon graduation from Simi High and spent 24 years in USAF until retirment in 2002. Currently employed as Team Chief, Advanced Weapon Systems for USAF (Civil Servant) at Eglin AFB, FL. God's Speed to all Simi High Grads!!!!
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Attended Air Force Academy upon graduation from Simi High and spent 24 years in USAF until retirment in 2002. Currently employed as Team Chief, Advanced Weapon Systems for USAF (Civil Servant) at Eglin AFB, FL. God's Speed to all Simi High Grads!!!!
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School News
Class of 71-72-73 Reunion (sponsored by the class of 1972 40th
July 28th, 2012 6pm to midnight.
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Our Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Simi Valley are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!