Southwest Miami High School Alumni
Miami, Florida (FL)
Recent Members
| Daniel Solly | 1975 |
| Dayana Barrios | 2016 |
| Ellen Flaum | 1975 |
| Howard Glidden | 1959 |
| Karl Hayden | 1966 |
| Laurel Stillman | 1974 |
| Robin Miller | 1989 |
| Susan Williams | 1975 |
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
Abner Stokes
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the USMC in Oct 63, Counter Mortar Radar Operator, tracked incoming mortar rounds. Sent to Okinawa in 65 and Nam in Jan 66. Transferred to a 105 howitzer battery in June 66 as a Fire Direction Control Man. Wounded by mine shrapnel in Sept 66. Left Nam in Oct 66 as Operations Chief. Finished out my tour in California as Training NCO for 2nd Battalion 13th Marine Regiment.
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the USMC in Oct 63, Counter Mortar Radar Operator, tracked incoming mortar rounds. Sent to Okinawa in 65 and Nam in Jan 66. Transferred to a 105 howitzer battery in June 66 as a Fire Direction Control Man. Wounded by mine shrapnel in Sept 66. Left Nam in Oct 66 as Operations Chief. Finished out my tour in California as Training NCO for 2nd Battalion 13th Marine Regiment.
Alan R Pavsner
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
A-6 Intruder, F/A-18 Pilot. Retired in 1996 after 22 years sevice including Gulf War combat. Duty stations included Cherry Point, Puerto Rico, El Toro, Iwakuni, Japan, Camp Pendleton, Nellis AFB, USS Midway, USS Nimitz. Retired as LtCol.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
A-6 Intruder, F/A-18 Pilot. Retired in 1996 after 22 years sevice including Gulf War combat. Duty stations included Cherry Point, Puerto Rico, El Toro, Iwakuni, Japan, Camp Pendleton, Nellis AFB, USS Midway, USS Nimitz. Retired as LtCol.
Alan Seidner
Class of 1971
Air Force, 6 Years
US AFR Air Borne in the EC121 radar ship
Class of 1971
Air Force, 6 Years
US AFR Air Borne in the EC121 radar ship
Andrew Rose
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Started out as a C-130 Crew Chief then went into Special Ops for the last 17 years of service
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Started out as a C-130 Crew Chief then went into Special Ops for the last 17 years of service
Bonnie L. MacPherson
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 16 Years
From 1976-1991. Captain, USMC.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 16 Years
From 1976-1991. Captain, USMC.
Charley Short, aka Charley Hamilton
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
U S Air Force, 2 tours in Viet Nam. 5 years in Southeast Asia.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 8 Years
U S Air Force, 2 tours in Viet Nam. 5 years in Southeast Asia.
Dane William Costa
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy, active-duty1966 - 1970, Navy Reserves, 1970 - 1972 as a E-5 Radarman on DD938, USS Jonas Ingram, CC1, USS North Hampton ( Presidential command ship) and DE 1056, USS Connole. Transfered to the US Coast Guard Reserves 1970 -1986 as BM 2 (Search & Rescue Coxwain), Base Miami Beach,where I started retirement at age 60.
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy, active-duty1966 - 1970, Navy Reserves, 1970 - 1972 as a E-5 Radarman on DD938, USS Jonas Ingram, CC1, USS North Hampton ( Presidential command ship) and DE 1056, USS Connole. Transfered to the US Coast Guard Reserves 1970 -1986 as BM 2 (Search & Rescue Coxwain), Base Miami Beach,where I started retirement at age 60.
Diamy Gonzalez Dunton
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
Served at VQ-3 Squadron, as an Aviation Jet Mechanic, in Barbers Point, Hawaii and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
Served at VQ-3 Squadron, as an Aviation Jet Mechanic, in Barbers Point, Hawaii and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Florian Stolfi
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Navy,Fla Army National Guard,U.S.Army Reserves, MSG/E8 Chief Instructor, CBRNE
Class of 1961
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Navy,Fla Army National Guard,U.S.Army Reserves, MSG/E8 Chief Instructor, CBRNE
Frank Hendry
Class of 1959
Army, 5 Years
Ft Knox, KY (Armor Officer Basic) - Ft Hood, TX - 18 months Vietnam - Ft Lee, VA (Officer Career Course - University of Delaware (ROTC Instructor) Rank of Captain
Class of 1959
Army, 5 Years
Ft Knox, KY (Armor Officer Basic) - Ft Hood, TX - 18 months Vietnam - Ft Lee, VA (Officer Career Course - University of Delaware (ROTC Instructor) Rank of Captain
FRANK MAYS
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CW4) RETIRED. TWO TOURS (YEARS) IN VIET NAN 65-66 AND 1970 AS A PILOT IN THE COBRA GUN SHIP HELICOPTER WITH THE 101ST AIRBOURNE DIVISION. FINISHED MY CAREER FYING THE TWIN TURBO PROP GRUMAN MOHAWK A RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE SPY PLANE. RETIRING IN 1989.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CW4) RETIRED. TWO TOURS (YEARS) IN VIET NAN 65-66 AND 1970 AS A PILOT IN THE COBRA GUN SHIP HELICOPTER WITH THE 101ST AIRBOURNE DIVISION. FINISHED MY CAREER FYING THE TWIN TURBO PROP GRUMAN MOHAWK A RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCE SPY PLANE. RETIRING IN 1989.
FRANK MAYS
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
RETIRED CW4 IN 1989. VIET NAM IN 1965-66 AND 1970. PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
RETIRED CW4 IN 1989. VIET NAM IN 1965-66 AND 1970. PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.
James B. Robertson
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the infantry in an 81 mm motor platoon for two and half years. Became an armorer and served the remainder of time in that mos. Completed 2 Mediterranean deployments, 1 Caribbean, and a Goodwill tour of Africa and South America.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the infantry in an 81 mm motor platoon for two and half years. Became an armorer and served the remainder of time in that mos. Completed 2 Mediterranean deployments, 1 Caribbean, and a Goodwill tour of Africa and South America.
John Gavelek
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served 1966-1970 as an ET aboard USS DEWEY. West PAC cruise 67-68 which included tour of Korea when USS Pueblo captured. Other cruises were North Atlantic, Mediterean and Caribean.
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served 1966-1970 as an ET aboard USS DEWEY. West PAC cruise 67-68 which included tour of Korea when USS Pueblo captured. Other cruises were North Atlantic, Mediterean and Caribean.
John Lackey
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Spent 8 years enlisted in Marine Corps, 1964-1972. Left at rank of Sergeant. Served in Viet Nam 1968-1969.
Spent the remainder of 32 total years as an officer in the Army. Left active duty in 1984 but remained in active reserves. Retired 1998 at rank of Major.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Spent 8 years enlisted in Marine Corps, 1964-1972. Left at rank of Sergeant. Served in Viet Nam 1968-1969.
Spent the remainder of 32 total years as an officer in the Army. Left active duty in 1984 but remained in active reserves. Retired 1998 at rank of Major.
John Morgan
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller, (Rapcon) Danang Vietnam, Tet Offensive 1968. Kadena Air Force Base.Okinawa, (Rapcon), 1966-68
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller, (Rapcon) Danang Vietnam, Tet Offensive 1968. Kadena Air Force Base.Okinawa, (Rapcon), 1966-68
Julien Le Bleu, Jr.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Sheppard Air Force base in Witichata Falls Texas where I taught power production. The stationed in Philippines for 2 yeas where I spent 6 months in Viet Nam, 6 months in Korea, and the rest in the Philippines.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Sheppard Air Force base in Witichata Falls Texas where I taught power production. The stationed in Philippines for 2 yeas where I spent 6 months in Viet Nam, 6 months in Korea, and the rest in the Philippines.
Leon(Bud)Keaton
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
QM2 Time on Subs;Troop Transp.;DE's; 1965-1969
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
QM2 Time on Subs;Troop Transp.;DE's; 1965-1969
Lyle "Jay" Tobin
Class of 1950
Air Force, 2 Years
IN MEMORY OF Lyle JAY TOBIN
TOBIN, LYLE 'JAY”, 75, of Viera,, FL passed away on March 24, 2018, after a long struggle and complications from a neurodegenerative disease.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Fritzsche), sons Scott (Julie) of Loganville, GA, Gregg (Kim) of Alpharetta, GA, and Devin (Julia) of Atlanta, GA, daughter Dina (Pete) Mercaldo of Melbourne, FL, grandsons, Cameron, Lyle, Dylan, John, Colby, Ryan and Ryder, granddaughters Natalie, Abby and Reese, sisters Cheryl Heins (DJ), Tara Rumsey, Mickie Graham and brother Pat Currie (Gayle).
Born in Houston, Texas to Diana McGinnis and Lyle J. Currie, Jr., both deceased. Jay was raised in Miami by his mother and stepfather, John ‘Red’ Tobin, graduated from Southwest Miami High School where he lettered in basketball and football. He attended Miami Dade Junior College and FSU on athletic scholarships.
He served in the USAF and when honorably discharged went to work for Southern Bell in 1964 as a lineman. During the early years in Miami, he wore many hats with Southern Bell, teaching at their school where he was promoted to management. He transferred to Oxford, Mississippi with South Central Bell in 1976 as a manager. With his children finishing college, he transferred to Merritt Island, Florida in 1991with Bell South where he worked as a manager until he retired after 39 years with the phone companies. A gifted supervisor, he was held in high esteem and was well like by his coworkers and those he supervised. He was presented and recognized with the Outstanding Community Service Award that was created to recognize year in and year out contributions of telephone company employees to the community. He was nominated and chosen by his peers..
He was devoted to his family and was a fixture at the ball parks where his children grew up and played ball. He volunteered as a coach, umpire and commissioner for Little League, Pony League, Khoury League, PeeWee Basketball, and Women’s softball where they went on to win the State Championship. In addition he volunteered as an officer in the PTA, Booster Club, a United Way worker and served in various other roles supporting his children in their endeavors. In recent years he developed an interest in Pickleball, was a founding member in the Viera area where he was known as a tough player.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 27, at Beach Funeral Home, 4999 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL.
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Class of 1950
Air Force, 2 Years
IN MEMORY OF Lyle JAY TOBIN
TOBIN, LYLE 'JAY”, 75, of Viera,, FL passed away on March 24, 2018, after a long struggle and complications from a neurodegenerative disease.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Fritzsche), sons Scott (Julie) of Loganville, GA, Gregg (Kim) of Alpharetta, GA, and Devin (Julia) of Atlanta, GA, daughter Dina (Pete) Mercaldo of Melbourne, FL, grandsons, Cameron, Lyle, Dylan, John, Colby, Ryan and Ryder, granddaughters Natalie, Abby and Reese, sisters Cheryl Heins (DJ), Tara Rumsey, Mickie Graham and brother Pat Currie (Gayle).
Born in Houston, Texas to Diana McGinnis and Lyle J. Currie, Jr., both deceased. Jay was raised in Miami by his mother and stepfather, John ‘Red’ Tobin, graduated from Southwest Miami High School where he lettered in basketball and football. He attended Miami Dade Junior College and FSU on athletic scholarships.
He served in the USAF and when honorably discharged went to work for Southern Bell in 1964 as a lineman. During the early years in Miami, he wore many hats with Southern Bell, teaching at their school where he was promoted to management. He transferred to Oxford, Mississippi with South Central Bell in 1976 as a manager. With his children finishing college, he transferred to Merritt Island, Florida in 1991with Bell South where he worked as a manager until he retired after 39 years with the phone companies. A gifted supervisor, he was held in high esteem and was well like by his coworkers and those he supervised. He was presented and recognized with the Outstanding Community Service Award that was created to recognize year in and year out contributions of telephone company employees to the community. He was nominated and chosen by his peers..
He was devoted to his family and was a fixture at the ball parks where his children grew up and played ball. He volunteered as a coach, umpire and commissioner for Little League, Pony League, Khoury League, PeeWee Basketball, and Women’s softball where they went on to win the State Championship. In addition he volunteered as an officer in the PTA, Booster Club, a United Way worker and served in various other roles supporting his children in their endeavors. In recent years he developed an interest in Pickleball, was a founding member in the Viera area where he was known as a tough player.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 27, at Beach Funeral Home, 4999 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL.
Maurice H Ritter
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Served In Germany,Korea, Vietnam, Korea. Worked with the Army Meterial Command, Setting up the U.S.Army Supply System and The Trans Korea Pipeline. Retired as a SFC E-7.
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Served In Germany,Korea, Vietnam, Korea. Worked with the Army Meterial Command, Setting up the U.S.Army Supply System and The Trans Korea Pipeline. Retired as a SFC E-7.
Pete Horne
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
28 years active duty,mostly general service, various ships and stations. 3 years in Nam, was a tug master, traveled the world. Retired in 1989 as ass't warden NAS Pensacola Brig as a BMCM.
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Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
28 years active duty,mostly general service, various ships and stations. 3 years in Nam, was a tug master, traveled the world. Retired in 1989 as ass't warden NAS Pensacola Brig as a BMCM.
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Rafael Lola
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Served in the invasion of Grenada and later served in Beirut, Lebanon after the bombing.
Proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Served in the invasion of Grenada and later served in Beirut, Lebanon after the bombing.
Proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps
Richard Gormly
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years in AF stationed at Eilson AFB in Fairbanks Alaska. Flew on RC135's as a Russian Linguist specialist. Left as Sgt. in Dec 1968. Much time spent in England and Japan.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years in AF stationed at Eilson AFB in Fairbanks Alaska. Flew on RC135's as a Russian Linguist specialist. Left as Sgt. in Dec 1968. Much time spent in England and Japan.
Robert Landis
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
5th Special Forces, Viet Nam & Laos, 1LT. 1968-69. Graduated from FSU 1967.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
5th Special Forces, Viet Nam & Laos, 1LT. 1968-69. Graduated from FSU 1967.
Ronald E Kirkland
Class of 1959
Navy, 34 Years
Completed service as Commander Aviation Engineering Officer. Second career Director High School NJROTC.
Class of 1959
Navy, 34 Years
Completed service as Commander Aviation Engineering Officer. Second career Director High School NJROTC.
ROSALIE HOWERTON
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
i JOINED THE WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS ON AUGUST 18, 1959 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON NOVEMER 1, 1962. I WAS A MEDIC AND WAS STATIONED AT BROOKE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT FT. SAM HOUSTON IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. IN NOVEMBER, 1961, I WAS TRANFERRED TO FRANCE. I WAS STATIONED 75 MILES SOUTH OF PARIS AT A SMALL WWII HOPITAL COMPOUND. WE TOOK CARE OF MOSTLY DEPENDENTS. IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND I WOULDN'T GIVE ANYTHING FOR IT. IT TAUGHT ME WHAT MY LIFE'S WORK WOULD BE - A REGISTERED NURSE.
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
i JOINED THE WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS ON AUGUST 18, 1959 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON NOVEMER 1, 1962. I WAS A MEDIC AND WAS STATIONED AT BROOKE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT FT. SAM HOUSTON IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. IN NOVEMBER, 1961, I WAS TRANFERRED TO FRANCE. I WAS STATIONED 75 MILES SOUTH OF PARIS AT A SMALL WWII HOPITAL COMPOUND. WE TOOK CARE OF MOSTLY DEPENDENTS. IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND I WOULDN'T GIVE ANYTHING FOR IT. IT TAUGHT ME WHAT MY LIFE'S WORK WOULD BE - A REGISTERED NURSE.
Sp/5 David Phillips
Class of 1968
Army, 8 Years
Registered for "The Draft", in my junior year here, then upon [1968] graduation, I volunteered to enlist: US ARMY, then after Basic Combat Trng @ Ft. Gordon, Ga; it was onto Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, for Medical Corps training. Especially now, I again want to thank Mr. Melvin Baker, Band Director, for allowing me (alumni), to ride along to Super Bowl 3, with his Royal Lancers (strange now performing), it was too cool. Anyway, then I went to Vietnam (first time), assigned to The BIG RED ONE (1st Infantry Division), Battalion Aid, in LaiKhe, down in III Corps, where during the TET Offensive, we took in, about 23% of the casualties, of South Vietnam. Due to our government's spraying of Agent Orange (+), as I found out, a few years ago, I got an "unknown" bladder infection. Had to be choppered out, down south, then USAF to Yokohama, Japan, then onwards to The Presidio, San Francisco, California. Then I was eventually returned to duty, at Ft. Benning, Ga., which was the grrrreatest stateside duty, but I truly missed "doing something worthwhile", sooo, I went back (yep, that's right) to Vietnam (Summer of 1970). I was told, that since "I was experienced", that they could really use me: they put me with The Ivy Division: 4th Infantry Division, as a Combat Medic, in the jungles of II Corps (sometimes close to Laos [unofficially, of course] ). This was the lonnnnngest 9 weeks of my life, for sure, but it was cut off bc I sustained several/severe back injuries, and had to be choppered out of that crappy jungle (away from my guys, DAMN IT), eventually to Japan again ("thank you USAF"), then onward to Walter Reed ICU (caught lice, great huh?), and eventually released back to profiled duty, at the 8th Evac Hospital, in California. Got married (1st time) there, then was in California National Guard (x3). Sometimes I do miss it (all in all, but ........), but my awards, medals, etc is NOT what's cracked up to be. "Oh well, that was then, and now is here: I'm in God's Army now." Amen & Amen
Class of 1968
Army, 8 Years
Registered for "The Draft", in my junior year here, then upon [1968] graduation, I volunteered to enlist: US ARMY, then after Basic Combat Trng @ Ft. Gordon, Ga; it was onto Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, for Medical Corps training. Especially now, I again want to thank Mr. Melvin Baker, Band Director, for allowing me (alumni), to ride along to Super Bowl 3, with his Royal Lancers (strange now performing), it was too cool. Anyway, then I went to Vietnam (first time), assigned to The BIG RED ONE (1st Infantry Division), Battalion Aid, in LaiKhe, down in III Corps, where during the TET Offensive, we took in, about 23% of the casualties, of South Vietnam. Due to our government's spraying of Agent Orange (+), as I found out, a few years ago, I got an "unknown" bladder infection. Had to be choppered out, down south, then USAF to Yokohama, Japan, then onwards to The Presidio, San Francisco, California. Then I was eventually returned to duty, at Ft. Benning, Ga., which was the grrrreatest stateside duty, but I truly missed "doing something worthwhile", sooo, I went back (yep, that's right) to Vietnam (Summer of 1970). I was told, that since "I was experienced", that they could really use me: they put me with The Ivy Division: 4th Infantry Division, as a Combat Medic, in the jungles of II Corps (sometimes close to Laos [unofficially, of course] ). This was the lonnnnngest 9 weeks of my life, for sure, but it was cut off bc I sustained several/severe back injuries, and had to be choppered out of that crappy jungle (away from my guys, DAMN IT), eventually to Japan again ("thank you USAF"), then onward to Walter Reed ICU (caught lice, great huh?), and eventually released back to profiled duty, at the 8th Evac Hospital, in California. Got married (1st time) there, then was in California National Guard (x3). Sometimes I do miss it (all in all, but ........), but my awards, medals, etc is NOT what's cracked up to be. "Oh well, that was then, and now is here: I'm in God's Army now." Amen & Amen
Stephen Hunter
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the Air Force right out of high school. Spent 26 years in the Fire Department and retired at Travis AFB, California in 1995. Now reside in Elk Grove, CA just south of Sacramento
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined the Air Force right out of high school. Spent 26 years in the Fire Department and retired at Travis AFB, California in 1995. Now reside in Elk Grove, CA just south of Sacramento
Stephen Hunter
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Was a firefighter stationed in Maine, England, Florida, Philippines, Nevada, Alaska, Greece, and California
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Was a firefighter stationed in Maine, England, Florida, Philippines, Nevada, Alaska, Greece, and California
Victor Fleischer
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
25 Years active service, in both special operations and Weapons Test at Egllin AFB. Stationed overseas 7 years, Hawaii 3 years. Flew on MC-130E Talon blackbirds.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
25 Years active service, in both special operations and Weapons Test at Egllin AFB. Stationed overseas 7 years, Hawaii 3 years. Flew on MC-130E Talon blackbirds.
William Lassiter
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
US Army, Warrant Officer 1, Cobra gunship pilot, Unit- D/229 AHB, 1 Cav Div, Killed in action 05/09/70 in Cambodia.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
US Army, Warrant Officer 1, Cobra gunship pilot, Unit- D/229 AHB, 1 Cav Div, Killed in action 05/09/70 in Cambodia.
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Howard freedman class of '65
Died in Montana in 2009, when the twin engine plane he was piloting was struck by lightening and exploded.
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