Terra Nova High School Alumni
Pacifica, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Charlotte Wood | 2009 |
| David Jones | 2004 |
| Eduardo Moreira | 1997 |
| James Murphy | 2011 |
| Jessica Buehrle Buehrle | 2006 |
| Kevin Harold | 2014 |
| Michael Forster | 1953 |
| Rebecca Stonoga | 2003 |
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
Alan Bazzini
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Served in military from 1965-1969.....Alan spent 1966 and 1967 in Vietnam Nam. Still active with military groups.
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Served in military from 1965-1969.....Alan spent 1966 and 1967 in Vietnam Nam. Still active with military groups.
Almer Kellogg
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
Air Artillary Nike Hercules Missiles 16 months, Corp of Engineers West Germany 1968-71 E-6 Staff Sergeant after 3 years
Class of 1965
Army, 5 Years
Air Artillary Nike Hercules Missiles 16 months, Corp of Engineers West Germany 1968-71 E-6 Staff Sergeant after 3 years
BOB CURRY
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 2 Years
He was killed when his helicopter crew was picking him up.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 2 Years
He was killed when his helicopter crew was picking him up.
CARL BROWN
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
AIR FORCE, ARMY AND MARINE CORPS JUST COMPLETED MY 30TH YEAR OF THE MILITARY AND MY 20TH YEAR WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
AIR FORCE, ARMY AND MARINE CORPS JUST COMPLETED MY 30TH YEAR OF THE MILITARY AND MY 20TH YEAR WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
David George McKay
Class of 1969
Army, 1 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Dave McKay, who at age 19, died while serving as a SP/4, 2nd Field Force in Vietnam in 1970. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Class of 1969
Army, 1 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Dave McKay, who at age 19, died while serving as a SP/4, 2nd Field Force in Vietnam in 1970. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Dennis Hammon
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Entered service 1/9/1974, Boot Camp in San Diego, Attended "A" School in Millington, TN. "ASH" school. Join the Navy and see the would, Well not exactly!!! Stationed 3 1/2 years at NAS Alameda! Had a great time!
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Entered service 1/9/1974, Boot Camp in San Diego, Attended "A" School in Millington, TN. "ASH" school. Join the Navy and see the would, Well not exactly!!! Stationed 3 1/2 years at NAS Alameda! Had a great time!
Frank Cuffe
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, commanded in Iraq and Afghanistan, currently working in Europe and Africa
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, commanded in Iraq and Afghanistan, currently working in Europe and Africa
Gary Georgeson
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Gary served in Vietnam Nam and hooked up with his friend Alan Bazzini over there.Both made it back
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Gary served in Vietnam Nam and hooked up with his friend Alan Bazzini over there.Both made it back
George Francis Patterson
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate George Patterson, who at age 21, was Killed In Action while serving in the Army's 11th Armored Cavalry as a SP/4 , Vietnam in 1970. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate George Patterson, who at age 21, was Killed In Action while serving in the Army's 11th Armored Cavalry as a SP/4 , Vietnam in 1970. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Guy LeMire
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Special Forces Battalion Commander. Currently a Lieutenant Colonel stationed in the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington State
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Special Forces Battalion Commander. Currently a Lieutenant Colonel stationed in the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington State
Henry Mezinis
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as First Sargeant, A co 319th SIG BN in Sacramento, Ca
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as First Sargeant, A co 319th SIG BN in Sacramento, Ca
James Edward Walker Jr.
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Jimmy Walker, who at the age of 21, was Killed In Action while serving with the 1st Cav Airmobile Division on April 29, 1968 at Quang Tri, Vietnam. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Jimmy Walker, who at the age of 21, was Killed In Action while serving with the 1st Cav Airmobile Division on April 29, 1968 at Quang Tri, Vietnam. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
James Phillips
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
USS Midway
USS Ranger
TACRON Eleven - Vietnam
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
USS Midway
USS Ranger
TACRON Eleven - Vietnam
James W. Phillips
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
USS Midway, USS Ranger, Tacron 11, in IOIC (Integrated Operational Intellagince Center) - Vietnam War Veteran (1968-1971)
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
USS Midway, USS Ranger, Tacron 11, in IOIC (Integrated Operational Intellagince Center) - Vietnam War Veteran (1968-1971)
Jim Smith
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
Served in Vietnam 1969 after graduation from Infantry OCS at Ft. Benning, GA. Jungle School, Canal Zone.
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
Served in Vietnam 1969 after graduation from Infantry OCS at Ft. Benning, GA. Jungle School, Canal Zone.
John Al Premenko
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate John Premenko, who at age 21, was Killed In Action in 1970 while serving as a Sgt. Special Forces "Green Beret", in Laos, during the Vietnam War. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate John Premenko, who at age 21, was Killed In Action in 1970 while serving as a Sgt. Special Forces "Green Beret", in Laos, during the Vietnam War. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
John W. Krone
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Served in Vietnam Jan 1969 - 1970 as a SP/4 Ranger assigned to 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade Long Range Recon Patrol; then as SSGT Drill Instructor BCT at Ft. Lewis, Wa.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Served in Vietnam Jan 1969 - 1970 as a SP/4 Ranger assigned to 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade Long Range Recon Patrol; then as SSGT Drill Instructor BCT at Ft. Lewis, Wa.
JON CARTE
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Joined 1984 - currently serving in the United States Army Special Forces Command
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Joined 1984 - currently serving in the United States Army Special Forces Command
Matthew Bacon
Class of 1992
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a combat engineer and deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo and Sinai (Egypt). After a 20 year career, is now retired and attending Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. Will practice and Oregon, fighting as a pro-Bono attorney for military Veterans.
Class of 1992
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a combat engineer and deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo and Sinai (Egypt). After a 20 year career, is now retired and attending Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. Will practice and Oregon, fighting as a pro-Bono attorney for military Veterans.
Medford Adarine Chrysler
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 1 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Medford Chrysler, who at age 20, was Killed In Action while serving in the USMC as a rifleman PFC at Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1967. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 1 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Medford Chrysler, who at age 20, was Killed In Action while serving in the USMC as a rifleman PFC at Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1967. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Michael Jelinsky
Class of 1969
Army, 34 Years
My service was on Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserves. Mobilized and deployed to Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm. Mobilized again for Humanitarian Relief Operations in Guatemala for Hurricane Stan. Retired in 2008, the photo is at my retirement with my three sons. They are all currently serving in the military.
Class of 1969
Army, 34 Years
My service was on Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserves. Mobilized and deployed to Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm. Mobilized again for Humanitarian Relief Operations in Guatemala for Hurricane Stan. Retired in 2008, the photo is at my retirement with my three sons. They are all currently serving in the military.
Michael Maguire
Class of 1985
Navy, 14 Years
F/A-18 Aircraft Structual Mechanic First Class. Commisioned to 2nd LT in the U.S. National Air Guard in 1996. Retired as a Captain in 2001.
Class of 1985
Navy, 14 Years
F/A-18 Aircraft Structual Mechanic First Class. Commisioned to 2nd LT in the U.S. National Air Guard in 1996. Retired as a Captain in 2001.
Paul Larson
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Graduated NCO school Ft Benning 1968
Served in Vietnam, 23rd Infantry Division, 1969.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Graduated NCO school Ft Benning 1968
Served in Vietnam, 23rd Infantry Division, 1969.
Phillip Andrew Bendick
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 1 year in Danang, Vietnam Honorably Discharged as a Sgt.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 1 year in Danang, Vietnam Honorably Discharged as a Sgt.
Robert William Compton
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Robert Compton, Sgt E5 with 11th Light Infantry Brigade, who at age 19, was Killed In Action while serving in Vietnam in 1969. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
This is a tribute to our classmate Robert Compton, Sgt E5 with 11th Light Infantry Brigade, who at age 19, was Killed In Action while serving in Vietnam in 1969. Your sacrifice to your country shall never be forgotten.
Roland A Paquette
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20 Years
Served as Security Police, Airfield Manager and repaired communications and navigation equipment for various aircraft. Retired the day Congress/BRAC Carswell AFB TX, 10/1/1993
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20 Years
Served as Security Police, Airfield Manager and repaired communications and navigation equipment for various aircraft. Retired the day Congress/BRAC Carswell AFB TX, 10/1/1993
Ron Montgomery
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served as a Special Weapon/Sniper in Army at a base in Turkey. Reached a ranked of Sargent. In photo I'm on the left.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served as a Special Weapon/Sniper in Army at a base in Turkey. Reached a ranked of Sargent. In photo I'm on the left.
Ronald Swim
Class of 1975
Army, 10 Years
Crew chief,Chinook and Huey's, NCOIC shops platoon, 7th Infantry 7th Combat Avation Battlion training NCO for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological defenses.
Class of 1975
Army, 10 Years
Crew chief,Chinook and Huey's, NCOIC shops platoon, 7th Infantry 7th Combat Avation Battlion training NCO for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological defenses.
Roy Peacock
Class of 1975
Navy, 1 Years
I served in the United States Navy in the Nuclear Power Program as an Electrician's Mate. I was discharged early because of an allergic reaction to one of the required vaccinations.
Class of 1975
Navy, 1 Years
I served in the United States Navy in the Nuclear Power Program as an Electrician's Mate. I was discharged early because of an allergic reaction to one of the required vaccinations.
Stan Childers
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 2 Years
My brother was a machine gunner on a helicopter and was hit by a sniper in the neck on the 10th day of a resupply mission near Danang he made it to the hospital and sadly he bled out but not before given his last rites. He was so brave.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 2 Years
My brother was a machine gunner on a helicopter and was hit by a sniper in the neck on the 10th day of a resupply mission near Danang he made it to the hospital and sadly he bled out but not before given his last rites. He was so brave.
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Our Terra Nova 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 Terra Nova High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Pacifica are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!