Thornton High School Alumni
Thornton, Colorado (CO)
Recent Members
| Alynna C. | 2024 |
| Christopher Jatko Christopher W. Jatko | 1981 |
| Cynthia Ventura | 1984 |
| Jan Dinkel | 1974 |
| Janel Janel Mariucci | 1966 |
| Jim Dyer James H Dyer | 1978 |
| Nailyn Montes | 2023 |
| Stan Farmer | 1966 |
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
Brad Rice
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Brad just retired from the Marine Corps. Good job Brad!
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Brad just retired from the Marine Corps. Good job Brad!
Bradly Smith
Class of 2003
National Guard, 5 Years
Returned from Iraq in August 2007 after being stationed there for 1 year.
Class of 2003
National Guard, 5 Years
Returned from Iraq in August 2007 after being stationed there for 1 year.
Bryan Kirby
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper, 3 tours in Iraq, Promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper, 3 tours in Iraq, Promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Bryan kirby
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
4 Years Army national Guard
15 Years active duty "AIRBORNE!!"
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
4 Years Army national Guard
15 Years active duty "AIRBORNE!!"
Chris William
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I spent six wonderful years in the Corps. while I was in i did 1 deplyment on ship for 6 months then did 2 tours in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. in november of 2006 i was medically seperated and moved back to CO with my wife and kids
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I spent six wonderful years in the Corps. while I was in i did 1 deplyment on ship for 6 months then did 2 tours in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. in november of 2006 i was medically seperated and moved back to CO with my wife and kids
Claudia (Messer) Wheeler
Class of 1973
Air Force, 10 Years
Served In the US Air Force in Turkey, California, Louisana.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 10 Years
Served In the US Air Force in Turkey, California, Louisana.
Debbie Wenzel
Class of 1981
Air Force, 10 Years
Served proudly in health care and professional military education.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 10 Years
Served proudly in health care and professional military education.
Jennifer L. Spicer
Class of 2007
Army, 4 Years
88M. Delivered supplies to other posts while over seas & in conus.
Class of 2007
Army, 4 Years
88M. Delivered supplies to other posts while over seas & in conus.
Joel "Joe" Medina
Class of 1983
Navy, 8 Years
Spent 6 years in the Submarine Service.
Retired as a Disabled Veteren
Class of 1983
Navy, 8 Years
Spent 6 years in the Submarine Service.
Retired as a Disabled Veteren
Marcellino J. Ortiz
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served from 1982-1986 in the United States Army and from 1987-2006 in the United States Marine Corps both Active and Reserve. Desert Shield/ Desert Storm combat veteran. Retired E-8 1stSgt.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served from 1982-1986 in the United States Army and from 1987-2006 in the United States Marine Corps both Active and Reserve. Desert Shield/ Desert Storm combat veteran. Retired E-8 1stSgt.
Melvin Kennon
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
US Army Signal Corps. Electronic Telecommunications Technician. Ft Gordon, Georgia. Permasens, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany, Ft. Ritchie, Maryland. Arlington, Virginia.
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
US Army Signal Corps. Electronic Telecommunications Technician. Ft Gordon, Georgia. Permasens, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany, Ft. Ritchie, Maryland. Arlington, Virginia.
Michael Bass
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Joined right after Highschool. I just retired in 2009. Been all over the world a couple of times. Some places I liked others I did'nt. Spent too much time at the places I did'nt like.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
Joined right after Highschool. I just retired in 2009. Been all over the world a couple of times. Some places I liked others I did'nt. Spent too much time at the places I did'nt like.
Michael Gerber
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am currently the Aircrew Flight Equipment Supervisor for the 120th Fighter Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base. During my career I have had the privilage to see many exotic places and try many exotic beers! I can't wait to share some war stories with the other vets during the upcoming reunion. See you there.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am currently the Aircrew Flight Equipment Supervisor for the 120th Fighter Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base. During my career I have had the privilage to see many exotic places and try many exotic beers! I can't wait to share some war stories with the other vets during the upcoming reunion. See you there.
Michael J Bass
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
I have served for 21 years in the Army. Been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, been to Germany and Korea twice, and I am looking forward to retirement in the near furture.
Class of 1988
Army, 20+ Years
I have served for 21 years in the Army. Been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, been to Germany and Korea twice, and I am looking forward to retirement in the near furture.
Michael W. Gerber
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am currently the Aircrew Flight Equipment Supervisor for the 120th Fighter Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base. I have 24 years of service in and am looking forward to retiring in August of this year. I would love to hear from the vets from Thornton High and exchange some "war stories".
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am currently the Aircrew Flight Equipment Supervisor for the 120th Fighter Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base. I have 24 years of service in and am looking forward to retiring in August of this year. I would love to hear from the vets from Thornton High and exchange some "war stories".
Nathan M. Robinson
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
Married and currently proudly serving in Baghdad.
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
Married and currently proudly serving in Baghdad.
Paul Ramirez
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 12 Years
I spent 12 yrs in the United States Marine Corps, and have been in the United States Air Force now for 6 yrs.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 12 Years
I spent 12 yrs in the United States Marine Corps, and have been in the United States Air Force now for 6 yrs.
Richard Giordano
Class of 2007
Army, 5 Years
currently stationed in north carolina, learning korean
Class of 2007
Army, 5 Years
currently stationed in north carolina, learning korean
Rick Sommers
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 12 Years
master sergant medals awarded 2 purple hearts
2 silver stars and Navy Cross
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 12 Years
master sergant medals awarded 2 purple hearts
2 silver stars and Navy Cross
Rick Sommers
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 12 Years
master sergant medals awarded 2 purple hearts
2 silver stars and Navy Cross
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 12 Years
master sergant medals awarded 2 purple hearts
2 silver stars and Navy Cross
Russell Trujillo
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Just retired from the U.S. Navy after over twenty years of hard work and fun! Served as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman and Survival Instructor. Went around the world and back five times chasing bad guys. It was a pleasure!Thanks to all who have supported the American service men and women in their thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to all who have served and continue to serve the American people.
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Just retired from the U.S. Navy after over twenty years of hard work and fun! Served as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman and Survival Instructor. Went around the world and back five times chasing bad guys. It was a pleasure!Thanks to all who have supported the American service men and women in their thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to all who have served and continue to serve the American people.
Ryan Craig
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
I am stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC in the 82nd Airborne Division. I have served one tour of 15 months in Iraq and am about to serve my second. I just re-enlisted for 5 more years.
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
I am stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC in the 82nd Airborne Division. I have served one tour of 15 months in Iraq and am about to serve my second. I just re-enlisted for 5 more years.
terry huffman
Class of 1984
Navy, 4 Years
boiler tech. served on the uss midway and the uss enterprise.
Class of 1984
Navy, 4 Years
boiler tech. served on the uss midway and the uss enterprise.
Thomas Williams
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller at Grand Forks AFB
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller at Grand Forks AFB
Willie W William
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I was station at 8 th & I Marine Barracks Washington DC . Presidential Honor guard, Silent Drill Team, for President Reagan and President Carter.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I was station at 8 th & I Marine Barracks Washington DC . Presidential Honor guard, Silent Drill Team, for President Reagan and President Carter.
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Our Thornton 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 Thornton High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Thornton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!