Strathmore High School Alumni
Strathmore, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Donald Parham | 1971 |
| Joe Boyd Boyd | 1956 |
| Jose Martinez Jose Martinez | 2005 |
| Larry Rood Rood | 1970 |
| Michael Nelson | 1987 |
| Ryan Rowell | 1986 |
| Sharon Buchanan | 1990 |
| Tina M | 2011 |
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
CHARLES GAXIOLA
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
I ENTERED THE US ARMY THE SAME YEAR I GRAD. FROM STRATHMORE UNION HIGH SCHOOL. MY FIRST ASSIGNMENT WAS IN CORLU TURKEY. I'VE BEEN TO MANY PLACES THAT PEOPLE ONLY THINK ABOUT
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
I ENTERED THE US ARMY THE SAME YEAR I GRAD. FROM STRATHMORE UNION HIGH SCHOOL. MY FIRST ASSIGNMENT WAS IN CORLU TURKEY. I'VE BEEN TO MANY PLACES THAT PEOPLE ONLY THINK ABOUT
Enrique (Kiki) Jimenez
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Medal of Honor reciepient
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Medal of Honor reciepient
Gabriel Ortegon
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating, I went active duty Air Force. I knew then working with electronics was going to be my passion, so I picked a career as an aircraft electrician. Little did I know it would lead me to were I am at now, Avionics Line Technician for American Airlines. I still travel to other places like Hawaii when planes break. That's what makes it so exciting, to apply the skills, training and experience required to fix and release the aircraft for it's next flight.
The football coach once told me as I was leaving, "...what ever you do, be the best at it". I still carry that torch today. It is my wish, to see others follow their passion and do what it takes to make a difference.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating, I went active duty Air Force. I knew then working with electronics was going to be my passion, so I picked a career as an aircraft electrician. Little did I know it would lead me to were I am at now, Avionics Line Technician for American Airlines. I still travel to other places like Hawaii when planes break. That's what makes it so exciting, to apply the skills, training and experience required to fix and release the aircraft for it's next flight.
The football coach once told me as I was leaving, "...what ever you do, be the best at it". I still carry that torch today. It is my wish, to see others follow their passion and do what it takes to make a difference.
James Stewart Little
Class of 1960
Navy, 30 Years
US Navy from 1960-1991. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, 20 years as an enlisted sailor (E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer) 10 years as an officer, (Mustang) I have written a book about my career: Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman (published by BookLocker in 2007. I honor my 42 shipmates who lost their life during the course of my career. Deployed to the Vietnam War zone five times. If possible I would gladly do it all over again
Class of 1960
Navy, 30 Years
US Navy from 1960-1991. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, 20 years as an enlisted sailor (E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer) 10 years as an officer, (Mustang) I have written a book about my career: Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman (published by BookLocker in 2007. I honor my 42 shipmates who lost their life during the course of my career. Deployed to the Vietnam War zone five times. If possible I would gladly do it all over again
James Stewart Little
Class of 1960
Navy, 30 Years
US Navy from 1960-1991. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, 20 years as an enlisted sailor (E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer) 10 years as an officer, (Mustang) I have written a book about my career: Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman (published by BookLocker in 2007. I honor my 42 shipmates who lost their life during the course of my career. Deployed to the Vietnam War zone five times. If possible I would gladly do it all over again
Class of 1960
Navy, 30 Years
US Navy from 1960-1991. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, 20 years as an enlisted sailor (E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer) 10 years as an officer, (Mustang) I have written a book about my career: Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman (published by BookLocker in 2007. I honor my 42 shipmates who lost their life during the course of my career. Deployed to the Vietnam War zone five times. If possible I would gladly do it all over again
Larry South
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the USMC after high school and after boot camp and training in Memphis, Tenn. was stationed in Santa Ana, Ca. as a helicopter mechanic and crew chief. Went to Viet Nam in January 1970 and returned in January 1971. While in Viet Nam was awarded 13 air medals. Returned to Santa Ana, Ca. until release from active duty in July 1971.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the USMC after high school and after boot camp and training in Memphis, Tenn. was stationed in Santa Ana, Ca. as a helicopter mechanic and crew chief. Went to Viet Nam in January 1970 and returned in January 1971. While in Viet Nam was awarded 13 air medals. Returned to Santa Ana, Ca. until release from active duty in July 1971.
Ramon B. Garcia
Class of 1983
Army, 18 Years
Enlisted into active duty on June 1989 and got out of active duty on February 2000. Joined the California Army National Guard on September 2000 through the present. Currently serving as a tank mechanic with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Class of 1983
Army, 18 Years
Enlisted into active duty on June 1989 and got out of active duty on February 2000. Joined the California Army National Guard on September 2000 through the present. Currently serving as a tank mechanic with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Ramon B. Garcia
Class of 1983
Army, 19 Years
Army 1989-2000
National Guard 2000-Present
Class of 1983
Army, 19 Years
Army 1989-2000
National Guard 2000-Present
Sacramento Gonzalez
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I have been to Iraq and Afghanistan and I am still currently serving.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I have been to Iraq and Afghanistan and I am still currently serving.
william albert mathenia
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Berlin Ger 1971- 1973.
Vietnam 1975
West Ger 1976- 1979
West Ger 1982-1986
1993 retirement
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Berlin Ger 1971- 1973.
Vietnam 1975
West Ger 1976- 1979
West Ger 1982-1986
1993 retirement
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Our Strathmore 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 Strathmore High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Strathmore are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!