Vallejo High School Alumni
Vallejo, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Charles Shawhan | 1963 |
| Demario Hewlett | 2003 |
| Don Anderson | 1953 |
| Edith Bumatay | 1970 |
| Fernando Diaz Fernando Diaz | 1977 |
| Jaime Loma | 2023 |
| John Case | 1955 |
| Louis Popoloski | 1960 |
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
David Baker
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Served from July 1992 - Sept 2012.
Stationed on 4 Submarines,
The USS Winston S Churchill (DDG 81),
and The USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Served from July 1992 - Sept 2012.
Stationed on 4 Submarines,
The USS Winston S Churchill (DDG 81),
and The USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
David R Lunch
Class of 1957
Navy, 20+ Years
US Naval Reserve SubDiv 12-11 12.56-10.57; Recruit Training San Diego, CA 10.57-01.58; USS Shangri-La CVA-38 01.58-02.60; USS Hancock CVA-19 02.60-12.60; US Naval Reserve 12.60-03.61; FWF Sangley Point, R.P. 03.60-02.64; AG Class 'B' School 02.64-08.64; PMTC Pt Mugu, CA 09.64-06.66; COMNAVFORVietnam 06.66-09.67; FWC Rota, Spain 09.67-11.70; NATTC NAS Lakehurst, NJ 11.70-08.71; FWF San Diego, CA 11.71-11.76; FWC/JTWC Guam, MI 11.76-01.78; NAVOCEANCOMDET Keflavik, IC 01.78-03.79; SSCDET Chanute AFB, IL 03.79-06.82; USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, CVN-69; 06.82-07-83. Retired 31 Jul 1983. Then went to Civil Service October 1985-February 2007 at NAWCTSD Orlando, FL and NAVSUPPACT New Orleans, LA.
Class of 1957
Navy, 20+ Years
US Naval Reserve SubDiv 12-11 12.56-10.57; Recruit Training San Diego, CA 10.57-01.58; USS Shangri-La CVA-38 01.58-02.60; USS Hancock CVA-19 02.60-12.60; US Naval Reserve 12.60-03.61; FWF Sangley Point, R.P. 03.60-02.64; AG Class 'B' School 02.64-08.64; PMTC Pt Mugu, CA 09.64-06.66; COMNAVFORVietnam 06.66-09.67; FWC Rota, Spain 09.67-11.70; NATTC NAS Lakehurst, NJ 11.70-08.71; FWF San Diego, CA 11.71-11.76; FWC/JTWC Guam, MI 11.76-01.78; NAVOCEANCOMDET Keflavik, IC 01.78-03.79; SSCDET Chanute AFB, IL 03.79-06.82; USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, CVN-69; 06.82-07-83. Retired 31 Jul 1983. Then went to Civil Service October 1985-February 2007 at NAWCTSD Orlando, FL and NAVSUPPACT New Orleans, LA.
Edwin F. (Ted) Beland
Class of 1940
Army, 3 Years
Armorer in 406th Fighter Group (google it) - P-47 Thunderbolts. Landed in England first week of April 1944, two months before D-Day after a two week miserable ocean voyage on a crowded troop ship. Landed in Normandy month after D-Day and then all across France supporting Gen. Patton's 3rd Army. After Battle of the Bulge supported the 9th Army for jump across the Rhine and into Germany. Gave citizens of Handorf, Germany 24 hours to get out and then occupied there homes while we attacked encircled Germans in the Ruhr pocket. Finally got home and discharge Dec 9, 1945.
Class of 1940
Army, 3 Years
Armorer in 406th Fighter Group (google it) - P-47 Thunderbolts. Landed in England first week of April 1944, two months before D-Day after a two week miserable ocean voyage on a crowded troop ship. Landed in Normandy month after D-Day and then all across France supporting Gen. Patton's 3rd Army. After Battle of the Bulge supported the 9th Army for jump across the Rhine and into Germany. Gave citizens of Handorf, Germany 24 hours to get out and then occupied there homes while we attacked encircled Germans in the Ruhr pocket. Finally got home and discharge Dec 9, 1945.
frederick d sims
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Ft. Leonardwood Mo 1976. Ft. Benning Ga. 1977 Honthiem Germany 1978
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Ft. Leonardwood Mo 1976. Ft. Benning Ga. 1977 Honthiem Germany 1978
James Winston Nicholson
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
James retired after 20years of service as a Sea Bee @ Pearl Harbor Hawaii. He lives is Waiani Hawaii with his family.
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
James retired after 20years of service as a Sea Bee @ Pearl Harbor Hawaii. He lives is Waiani Hawaii with his family.
JASON (SWIRL) FREDERICK
Class of 1993
Army, 18 Years
MOS: INFANTRY
18yrs and still going. I have 2 tours in Iraq, and have gotten mulitiple medals. Plan on retiring in 2013.
Class of 1993
Army, 18 Years
MOS: INFANTRY
18yrs and still going. I have 2 tours in Iraq, and have gotten mulitiple medals. Plan on retiring in 2013.
JASON SWIRL FREDERICK
Class of 1993
Army, 18 Years
2 tours in Iraq, I've have been stationed at Ft. Riley(2X), KS, Ft. Benning(2X), GA, 3 times and currently in Korea, Ft Carson CO.
Class of 1993
Army, 18 Years
2 tours in Iraq, I've have been stationed at Ft. Riley(2X), KS, Ft. Benning(2X), GA, 3 times and currently in Korea, Ft Carson CO.
John Archibald
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
I Joined the Navy at 17 years old. I attended boot camp in San Diego, and later attended Electricians Class "A" school in Great Lakes, Ill. I Served aboard the USS Delta AR-9, the U
SNS Gordon TAP 117, Making seven round trips to various ports in Vietnam including, Vung Tau, Nai Trang, Quinn Yan, Cameron Bay, and Da Nang and other parts of that region, and finally aboard the USS Vamen DE-644. After serving my time I went to work at Mare Island as an apprentice pipe fitter with Jim Lindly. Chet Chipman was also an apprentice pipefitter but was in a class ahead of mine. I have been involved as an officer of the VFW for many years and have served as the VFW Department of California's District 15 Commander.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
I Joined the Navy at 17 years old. I attended boot camp in San Diego, and later attended Electricians Class "A" school in Great Lakes, Ill. I Served aboard the USS Delta AR-9, the U
SNS Gordon TAP 117, Making seven round trips to various ports in Vietnam including, Vung Tau, Nai Trang, Quinn Yan, Cameron Bay, and Da Nang and other parts of that region, and finally aboard the USS Vamen DE-644. After serving my time I went to work at Mare Island as an apprentice pipe fitter with Jim Lindly. Chet Chipman was also an apprentice pipefitter but was in a class ahead of mine. I have been involved as an officer of the VFW for many years and have served as the VFW Department of California's District 15 Commander.
LaTaiasha Tayeh
Class of 2002
Navy, 7 Years
2002 - 2009: Active Duty Navy.
2011-Present: Air Force Reserve
Class of 2002
Navy, 7 Years
2002 - 2009: Active Duty Navy.
2011-Present: Air Force Reserve
Richard Duque
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted October 1976
Retired December 1997
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted October 1976
Retired December 1997
Ronald Maher
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
Ronald Maher was a good friend of mine. We were in Viet Name together. We was wounded in 1966. He lost part of his lower leg by a mine. I would like to locate him. I have a recent picture of him and his wife. Just don't know if his class reunion or his wife;s reunion is of class of 63. Any help would be appreciated.
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
Ronald Maher was a good friend of mine. We were in Viet Name together. We was wounded in 1966. He lost part of his lower leg by a mine. I would like to locate him. I have a recent picture of him and his wife. Just don't know if his class reunion or his wife;s reunion is of class of 63. Any help would be appreciated.
Roy Albert Hines
Class of 1943
Army, 2 Years
My grandfather, Roy Hines graduated from Vallejo High School in 1943 I believe. He played on the school's basketball team. I remember him showing me his red and white basketball uniform when I was a kid. He was drafted after High School and served in the Army. He fought in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge and was a machine gunner for the 106 Infantry "Golden Lions", Two of the three regiments of the 106 were captured by German forces during December of 1944, but Roy was in the regiment that wasnt. He saw combat and was later awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He died in 2001 and will be greatly missed.
Class of 1943
Army, 2 Years
My grandfather, Roy Hines graduated from Vallejo High School in 1943 I believe. He played on the school's basketball team. I remember him showing me his red and white basketball uniform when I was a kid. He was drafted after High School and served in the Army. He fought in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge and was a machine gunner for the 106 Infantry "Golden Lions", Two of the three regiments of the 106 were captured by German forces during December of 1944, but Roy was in the regiment that wasnt. He saw combat and was later awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He died in 2001 and will be greatly missed.
Tracy Richtik
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
Served as a Legal Specialist in 2nd Infantry Division (Korea) and Fort Hood, TX for 3 years (1982-85). Ten years later, went into Reserves. Served in Sacramento and San Jose. Served for 3 years.
Class of 1981
Army, 6 Years
Served as a Legal Specialist in 2nd Infantry Division (Korea) and Fort Hood, TX for 3 years (1982-85). Ten years later, went into Reserves. Served in Sacramento and San Jose. Served for 3 years.
Vincent J Haavisto
Class of 1960
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Drill Sgt. in basic training. Retired as first SGT.
Class of 1960
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Drill Sgt. in basic training. Retired as first SGT.
William "Bill" Rugg
Class of 1953
Army, 20+ Years
Army Aviator (pilot) and Vietnam vet
Class of 1953
Army, 20+ Years
Army Aviator (pilot) and Vietnam vet
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Our Vallejo 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 Vallejo High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Vallejo are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!