Widefield High School Alumni
Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)
Recent Members
| Chuck Freese | 1968 |
| Dede Blanchard | 1975 |
| Jonathan Whetstine | 1998 |
| Rebeca Rebeca Rodriguez | 1981 |
| Roland Moore | 1976 |
| Shawn Bower | 1997 |
| Thomas Thomas Rieves | 1960 |
| William J Whitney | 1962 |
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
Ben Aragon
Class of 1986
Navy, 14 Years
Fast Attack Submarines, 3
Uss Pintado
Uss Ganard
Uss Dallas
Uss Mckee
Class of 1986
Navy, 14 Years
Fast Attack Submarines, 3
Uss Pintado
Uss Ganard
Uss Dallas
Uss Mckee
Billy (B.J.) Ondo
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
USAF Security Policeman (81150), 73-77, then 77-79 USN, Avaiation Storekeeper (AK3), some USAF ANG time between a total of 6 years.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
USAF Security Policeman (81150), 73-77, then 77-79 USN, Avaiation Storekeeper (AK3), some USAF ANG time between a total of 6 years.
Charles Moon Jr.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as Security Forces and Contracting Officer
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as Security Forces and Contracting Officer
Colleen Cookie Conrad
Class of 1983
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 8 years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the 1946 Com. Squadron at Tempelhof Central Airport in West Berlin!
Class of 1983
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 8 years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the 1946 Com. Squadron at Tempelhof Central Airport in West Berlin!
Colleen Cookie Conrad
Class of 1983
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 8 years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the 1946 Com. Squadron at Tempelhof Central Airport in West Berlin!
Class of 1983
Air Force, 8 Years
Served 8 years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the 1946 Com. Squadron at Tempelhof Central Airport in West Berlin!
Daniel Jewell
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
C-5 Crew chief and C-141 Flight Engineer
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
C-5 Crew chief and C-141 Flight Engineer
Darell Koenig
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1987. 2 years in Viet Nam as a Helicopter Pilot. Flew Chinooks for 15 years.
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1987. 2 years in Viet Nam as a Helicopter Pilot. Flew Chinooks for 15 years.
Douglas MacDonald
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police (2 1/2 years, Vietnam). Corp of Engineers ( Desert Storm). Retired as LTC.
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police (2 1/2 years, Vietnam). Corp of Engineers ( Desert Storm). Retired as LTC.
Duane Adkins
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Master Sergeant, First Sergeant Retired
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Master Sergeant, First Sergeant Retired
Gypsy James
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Service Co, 1st Mar Div, Headquarters Battalion.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Service Co, 1st Mar Div, Headquarters Battalion.
Gypsy James
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Hqts Bttln Serv Co 1st Mar Div 3531
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Hqts Bttln Serv Co 1st Mar Div 3531
Henry "Mitch: Mitchell
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Morse Systems Operator - Misawa AB, Japan
Base Operations - Seymore Johnson, AFB - Goldsboro, NC
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Morse Systems Operator - Misawa AB, Japan
Base Operations - Seymore Johnson, AFB - Goldsboro, NC
Jaime Marquez
Class of 2006
Army, 6 Years
Active Duty 2006-2012 as a Radio Operator. OIF 07-08
Class of 2006
Army, 6 Years
Active Duty 2006-2012 as a Radio Operator. OIF 07-08
James T. Ruby
Class of 1999
Air Force, 4 Years
2001-2003 ROTC at University of Northern Colorado
2003 Commissioned as 2d Lt in USAF
2004 Attended Specialty School
2004-2007 Assigned to 563rd Rescue Squadron
2007-2008 Assigned to NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Class of 1999
Air Force, 4 Years
2001-2003 ROTC at University of Northern Colorado
2003 Commissioned as 2d Lt in USAF
2004 Attended Specialty School
2004-2007 Assigned to 563rd Rescue Squadron
2007-2008 Assigned to NORAD-USNORTHCOM
John W. Moore
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted during high school with Rob Curtis, Left Colorado in September 1977, Spent 20+ years and retired in Tennessee.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted during high school with Rob Curtis, Left Colorado in September 1977, Spent 20+ years and retired in Tennessee.
Kevin Colgae
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
Been overseas my career and am now in sunny Florida!
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
Been overseas my career and am now in sunny Florida!
Kimberley Callahan
Class of 1986
Navy, 17 Years
Served with the Seabees, went to Itaq made it back and threw in the towel after 17 years.
Class of 1986
Navy, 17 Years
Served with the Seabees, went to Itaq made it back and threw in the towel after 17 years.
Lucia M Chavez
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Intelligence Analyst with 5th Infantry Division (M)
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Intelligence Analyst with 5th Infantry Division (M)
mark kolozy
Class of 1980
National Guard, 20+ Years
11 years air force
10 years new york air national guard
Class of 1980
National Guard, 20+ Years
11 years air force
10 years new york air national guard
mark kolozy
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
air force 1988-1998
new york air national guard 2000-2009
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
air force 1988-1998
new york air national guard 2000-2009
Matthew P. Denico
Class of 1973
Navy, 8 Years
Boot Camp in San Diego, then to Data Processing "A" school, Reported to my first duty station USS Holland (AS-32). I served on the Holland till 1978 then I was transferred to NAVCOMUNIT WASH DC.
Class of 1973
Navy, 8 Years
Boot Camp in San Diego, then to Data Processing "A" school, Reported to my first duty station USS Holland (AS-32). I served on the Holland till 1978 then I was transferred to NAVCOMUNIT WASH DC.
Michael Esler
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
Deck division to I. C. Then to Carrier Enterprise.
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
Deck division to I. C. Then to Carrier Enterprise.
Michael Selix
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Boiler Technician attaining the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class, Served aboard the USS Coontz DDG-40
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Boiler Technician attaining the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class, Served aboard the USS Coontz DDG-40
Mike Leon
Class of 1982
Air Force, 4 Years
Assigned to Hill AfB, Utah at USAF Hospital Hill as a Medical Service Specialist. Worked 2 years in the maternity unit and my remaining time in the multi service unit
Class of 1982
Air Force, 4 Years
Assigned to Hill AfB, Utah at USAF Hospital Hill as a Medical Service Specialist. Worked 2 years in the maternity unit and my remaining time in the multi service unit
Nina Lewis
Class of 1988
Army, 2 Years
Air Force reserved served 4 1/2 years left and joined active army served 2 years fort hood Texas.
Class of 1988
Army, 2 Years
Air Force reserved served 4 1/2 years left and joined active army served 2 years fort hood Texas.
Patrick Pacheco (O'Casey)
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
Military Knife Combat Cadre. US Army Karate Team.
ATHOR = Anti-Terrorist HOstage Rescue.
100% Service Connected Disabled American Army Wheelchair Veteran.
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
Military Knife Combat Cadre. US Army Karate Team.
ATHOR = Anti-Terrorist HOstage Rescue.
100% Service Connected Disabled American Army Wheelchair Veteran.
Richard Hoffman
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Attended Officer Candidate School.
Served as an Engineer aboard two ships.
Retired from the Reserves.
Class of 1966
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Attended Officer Candidate School.
Served as an Engineer aboard two ships.
Retired from the Reserves.
Ricky Montgomery
Class of 1982
Army, 4 Years
Went into the service right after H.S. Did 4 years active duty 1982 - 1986. Did 4 years in the reserves 1986 - 1990.
Class of 1982
Army, 4 Years
Went into the service right after H.S. Did 4 years active duty 1982 - 1986. Did 4 years in the reserves 1986 - 1990.
Stephen J. Wainright
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 23 June 1983, Retired 1 June 2008.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 23 June 1983, Retired 1 June 2008.
Steve Wiliams
Class of 1980
Navy, 10 Years
The Silent Service - U.S. Naval Submarine Service
Class of 1980
Navy, 10 Years
The Silent Service - U.S. Naval Submarine Service
Susie (Amos) Ordner
Class of 1979
Navy, 4 Years
CTO3 - Cryptologic Technichian Operator
18 months in Puerto Rico - Roosevelt Roads
2 yrs 2 months in Adak Alaska
Class of 1979
Navy, 4 Years
CTO3 - Cryptologic Technichian Operator
18 months in Puerto Rico - Roosevelt Roads
2 yrs 2 months in Adak Alaska
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School News
Alan MacDonald
Passed away December 18, 2018. Belgrade, Montana. Mountain View Cemetery. Bald eagle flew over after burial service.
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Our Widefield 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 Widefield High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Colorado Springs are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!