Uintah High School Alumni
Vernal, Utah (UT)

Recent Members
Alison Giese | 2016 |
Archie Johnson | 1994 |
Benji Bolton | 2021 |
Cameo Montoya | 2011 |
Gary R Myers Gary R Myers | 1967 |
Michelle Baker | 2005 |
Robert Givens | 1976 |
Susan Powell | 1982 |
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

Alvin E. Begaye
Class of 1969
Army, 16 Years
He went back to school at BYU while attending ROTC and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts in 1977. He became a Engineer Officer and was stationed in Fort Bliss Texas with the 3rd ACR, here he served his time and went back to the reservation gaininig an Appointment with the New Mexico National Guard. He was assigned to the army's Rapid Action Deployment group with the 5th Roland BN as a XO with Alpha Battery, serving under Mike Gonzales. Al was promoted to Captain and given command of Battery B and served with pride.
Class of 1969
Army, 16 Years
He went back to school at BYU while attending ROTC and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts in 1977. He became a Engineer Officer and was stationed in Fort Bliss Texas with the 3rd ACR, here he served his time and went back to the reservation gaininig an Appointment with the New Mexico National Guard. He was assigned to the army's Rapid Action Deployment group with the 5th Roland BN as a XO with Alpha Battery, serving under Mike Gonzales. Al was promoted to Captain and given command of Battery B and served with pride.

Felix Espinoza
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 7 Years
combat engineer (1371) 1984-1991
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 7 Years
combat engineer (1371) 1984-1991

Frank A. Dudley
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
Sgt., 184th USASA Opns Co
Rothwesten Germany
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
Sgt., 184th USASA Opns Co
Rothwesten Germany

J. Mark Magee
Class of 1984
Air Force, 10 Years
Visual Information Tech. Stationed At Ellsworth AFB. SD.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 10 Years
Visual Information Tech. Stationed At Ellsworth AFB. SD.



Kelly Whiteacre
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Radioman on a guided missle destroyer based out of Pealr Harbor Hi. 1979-1983. Honorably discharged as an E-4, 3rd class petty officer.
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Radioman on a guided missle destroyer based out of Pealr Harbor Hi. 1979-1983. Honorably discharged as an E-4, 3rd class petty officer.

Mick Richardson
Class of 1986
Army, 5 Years
Served in Desert Strom with 3 Armored Division out of Hanau, Germany.
Class of 1986
Army, 5 Years
Served in Desert Strom with 3 Armored Division out of Hanau, Germany.

Nathan Adrian Southam
Class of 2002
National Guard, 6 Years
Served with 1457th engineers in Iraq 2003-2004.
Home safely!
Class of 2002
National Guard, 6 Years
Served with 1457th engineers in Iraq 2003-2004.
Home safely!

Richard (Dick) Ross
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the AF in 1970. Finished pilot training at Williams AFB and flew the F-111 for most of my career. Also flew the F-15 and F-16. Was stationed in Europe, Southeast Asia, Korea and the Philippines. Retired in 1992
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the AF in 1970. Finished pilot training at Williams AFB and flew the F-111 for most of my career. Also flew the F-15 and F-16. Was stationed in Europe, Southeast Asia, Korea and the Philippines. Retired in 1992

Richard Capps
Class of 1983
Air Force, 6 Years
Security Specialist/Finance Specialist 1985-1991. Malmstrom AFB Montana.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 6 Years
Security Specialist/Finance Specialist 1985-1991. Malmstrom AFB Montana.

Robert M. Gee
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the Air Force in 1970 through AFROTC. Flew as a B-52 navigator/electronic warfare officer during the Vietnam War and completed 77 combat missions. Those included Operation Linebacker II that ended the U.S. involvement in Vietnam and secured the release of our POWs. Became a C-141airlift pilot and flew worldwide missions. Participated in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Gulf War. Also served in various staff positions including a command headquarters safety office assignment. Retired as a LtCol in 1993 after 23 years of active duty.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the Air Force in 1970 through AFROTC. Flew as a B-52 navigator/electronic warfare officer during the Vietnam War and completed 77 combat missions. Those included Operation Linebacker II that ended the U.S. involvement in Vietnam and secured the release of our POWs. Became a C-141airlift pilot and flew worldwide missions. Participated in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Gulf War. Also served in various staff positions including a command headquarters safety office assignment. Retired as a LtCol in 1993 after 23 years of active duty.

Ronald E. Harvey
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined Army as Helo pilot and served 2 tours in Vietnam. Transferred to US Air Force and served 26 years in special operations. Retired from military in 1997 and worked for gov't agency until 2013.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined Army as Helo pilot and served 2 tours in Vietnam. Transferred to US Air Force and served 26 years in special operations. Retired from military in 1997 and worked for gov't agency until 2013.

Russel Wilson
Class of 1982
Air Force, 11 Years
Security Specialist. Responsible for all around security of an Air Base at any remote site anywhere in the world.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 11 Years
Security Specialist. Responsible for all around security of an Air Base at any remote site anywhere in the world.

Shane Jones
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Jet engine mech on FA 18, stationed at mcas miramr in san diego ca. will retire with 20 years of service Jan 2013
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Jet engine mech on FA 18, stationed at mcas miramr in san diego ca. will retire with 20 years of service Jan 2013

Shane Jones
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I joined the Marine Corps in August of 1993. Served my first 4 years at MCAS El Toro, Tustin, CA with 101sharp shooters. Then in 1996 transferred to NAS Miramar, SanDiego, CA with 225 Vikings. Then 2 years later the base changed to MCAS Miramar ( the Marines to come over). I served with 121 Green Knights, 225 Vikings and H&HS. Served my last 16 years on MCAS Miramar SanDiego,CA. Semper Fi
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I joined the Marine Corps in August of 1993. Served my first 4 years at MCAS El Toro, Tustin, CA with 101sharp shooters. Then in 1996 transferred to NAS Miramar, SanDiego, CA with 225 Vikings. Then 2 years later the base changed to MCAS Miramar ( the Marines to come over). I served with 121 Green Knights, 225 Vikings and H&HS. Served my last 16 years on MCAS Miramar SanDiego,CA. Semper Fi

WILLIAM REESE
Class of 1971
Army, 12 Years
Captain, U.S. Army Combat Engineer, served in Germany and the United States
Class of 1971
Army, 12 Years
Captain, U.S. Army Combat Engineer, served in Germany and the United States
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Our Uintah 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 Uintah High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Vernal are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!