Southwest High School Alumni
Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
Recent Members
| Ali Ahmed | 2022 |
| Iris Healy | 2017 |
| Martha Mcnaghten | 1977 |
| Mary Mary Noggle | 1967 |
| Muriel Mcconnell | 1963 |
| Sally Otis | 1969 |
| Thomas J Jacobsen Thomas J Jacobsen | 1958 |
| Tom Kent | 1952 |
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
Have you lost your Southwest High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Lakers lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Allen L Wurtz
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired 1994 as Master Chief Air Traffic Controller. Tours included NAS Chase Field/NALF Goliad; USS Ranger CV-61; NAS Cubi Pt; NAS Miramar; USS Midway CV-41; COMNAVAIRPAC; NAS North Island; FCDSSA/NRAD/NCCOSC as Force Master Chief/Command Master Chief.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired 1994 as Master Chief Air Traffic Controller. Tours included NAS Chase Field/NALF Goliad; USS Ranger CV-61; NAS Cubi Pt; NAS Miramar; USS Midway CV-41; COMNAVAIRPAC; NAS North Island; FCDSSA/NRAD/NCCOSC as Force Master Chief/Command Master Chief.
Charles Lieb
Class of 1964
Army, 11 Years
Graduated from West Point and served 11 years of active duty as an Infantry Officer and an additional 6 years in the reserves. Obtained Masters Degrees in International Studies from Denver University and Business from Santa Clara University will in the Army.
Class of 1964
Army, 11 Years
Graduated from West Point and served 11 years of active duty as an Infantry Officer and an additional 6 years in the reserves. Obtained Masters Degrees in International Studies from Denver University and Business from Santa Clara University will in the Army.
James Boyer
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Communications Technician - Naval Security Group Activity, Winter Harbor, Maine & U.S.S. Georgetown AGTR-2
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Communications Technician - Naval Security Group Activity, Winter Harbor, Maine & U.S.S. Georgetown AGTR-2
Mark Hillerns
Class of 1964
Navy, 10 Years
Nuclear Submarines (SSBN 610)-Tech. Design/Sales/35 Years
Class of 1964
Navy, 10 Years
Nuclear Submarines (SSBN 610)-Tech. Design/Sales/35 Years
Michael S. Hunter
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Served as an enlisted Soldier for over 27 years. Retired as a Sergeant Major in Army Medicine.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Served as an enlisted Soldier for over 27 years. Retired as a Sergeant Major in Army Medicine.
Richard Reep
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (SEA)
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (SEA)
Richard W. Van Doren
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
Electronic Intelligence Officer serving in Europe and the Middle East for 6 years active, two years inactive duty. Flight Commander of 120; Mission Management Officer of 1000+ men and women. Highest permanent rank of Captain. VIP briefing officer for International military HQ and Congress and White House levels. Decorated.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
Electronic Intelligence Officer serving in Europe and the Middle East for 6 years active, two years inactive duty. Flight Commander of 120; Mission Management Officer of 1000+ men and women. Highest permanent rank of Captain. VIP briefing officer for International military HQ and Congress and White House levels. Decorated.
Alumni Stories
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School News
2011 Homecoming Sat Oct 1st vs North
This year Southwest plays North High for homecoming Saturday October 1st at the Southwest stadium. Parade at 10am.
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Our Southwest 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 Southwest High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Minneapolis are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!