William Howard Taft High School Alumni
San Antonio, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| David Boller | 1997 |
| Deb Thompson | 1989 |
| Eric Wigdahl | 1998 |
| Jasmine Ramirez | 2014 |
| Jessica Solis | 2014 |
| Joseph Travis | 1993 |
| Lambert Arocha | 1991 |
| Michael Brandy | 1990 |
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
Alisha Fore
Class of 1999
Navy, 6 Years
Alisha spent 6 years in the Navy, 4.5 of those serving onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, and made 3 tours to the Persian Gulf in support of the war on terror.
Class of 1999
Navy, 6 Years
Alisha spent 6 years in the Navy, 4.5 of those serving onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, and made 3 tours to the Persian Gulf in support of the war on terror.
Ashley Doster
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
I have been in the military for 5 years, married to Ryan for over 4 and have been to Iraq. My husband and I have one son, Robert. I am stationed in Nevada.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
I have been in the military for 5 years, married to Ryan for over 4 and have been to Iraq. My husband and I have one son, Robert. I am stationed in Nevada.
Benita Cruz Reyes
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I am in the Marine Corps currently stationed in Cherry Point, NC. I will probably retire from the Marines. I am a 3043 Supply Admin. I will leave Cherry Point hopefully next year. Then on to my next duty station.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I am in the Marine Corps currently stationed in Cherry Point, NC. I will probably retire from the Marines. I am a 3043 Supply Admin. I will leave Cherry Point hopefully next year. Then on to my next duty station.
Brandi Baker
Class of 2000
Air Force, 15 Years
I joined in February 2001 as an Emergency Management Apprentice. I've been stationed at Warner Robins, Lackland, Whiteman, Osan, and Moody. Five more years to go...
Class of 2000
Air Force, 15 Years
I joined in February 2001 as an Emergency Management Apprentice. I've been stationed at Warner Robins, Lackland, Whiteman, Osan, and Moody. Five more years to go...
Carlos Duran
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Im a 1341 Heavy Equipment Mechanic, im stationed in Okinawa, Japan,im finishing a 2 yr tour there. And right now i am currently in Iraq, finishing tour.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Im a 1341 Heavy Equipment Mechanic, im stationed in Okinawa, Japan,im finishing a 2 yr tour there. And right now i am currently in Iraq, finishing tour.
Casey Metzger
Class of 2006
Air Force, 6 Years
I spent 6 and a half years in the Air Force. Greatest experience of my life. I would go back if I was allowed back in.
Class of 2006
Air Force, 6 Years
I spent 6 and a half years in the Air Force. Greatest experience of my life. I would go back if I was allowed back in.
Cesar Ruiz, SGT
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served 8 great years of service. While in he deployed to Iraq and Afghan. Cesar was married and had a wonderful little boy. During his most recent deployment Sgt Ruiz, Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice on October 31, 2009 for his country, family and friends! Although he is gone he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! REST IN PEACE,
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served 8 great years of service. While in he deployed to Iraq and Afghan. Cesar was married and had a wonderful little boy. During his most recent deployment Sgt Ruiz, Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice on October 31, 2009 for his country, family and friends! Although he is gone he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! REST IN PEACE,
Chris A Hudson
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served a couple of tours overseas (Germany, Afghanistan, England, Italy). Loved all of it..well except getting shot at in Afghanistan. Retired as the Flight Chief, for the Mental Health Flight.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served a couple of tours overseas (Germany, Afghanistan, England, Italy). Loved all of it..well except getting shot at in Afghanistan. Retired as the Flight Chief, for the Mental Health Flight.
Eddie Paniagua
Class of 2000
Air Force, 4 Years
I enlisted in May of 2001. I worked Egress and I was stationed at Langley AFB, Kunsan AB, and Davis-Monthan AFB. I left the Air Force an E-5 and called it quits to become a pastor back at home.
Class of 2000
Air Force, 4 Years
I enlisted in May of 2001. I worked Egress and I was stationed at Langley AFB, Kunsan AB, and Davis-Monthan AFB. I left the Air Force an E-5 and called it quits to become a pastor back at home.
Eric Rodriguez
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I grad from Taft High School in 2004. I joined the Marine Corps in March of 05. Im an aviation mecanic for the EA-6B. I with 2maw/mag14/vmaq-4/W-C Power Line.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I grad from Taft High School in 2004. I joined the Marine Corps in March of 05. Im an aviation mecanic for the EA-6B. I with 2maw/mag14/vmaq-4/W-C Power Line.
Helen Hernandez
Class of 1988
Air Force, 16 Years
Currently serving in the Air Force National Guard
Class of 1988
Air Force, 16 Years
Currently serving in the Air Force National Guard
James Gill
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a rifleman with 3/3 Kilo Co. I served in Afghanistan, and then Iraq. I was wounded in Iraq and am now workingto rejoin my unit and continue the fight.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a rifleman with 3/3 Kilo Co. I served in Afghanistan, and then Iraq. I was wounded in Iraq and am now workingto rejoin my unit and continue the fight.
Jennifer "Davis" Maitland
Class of 1998
Air Force, 9 Years
Well I joined the Air Force right after high school and have been having a blast! I met my husband at my first duty station, and he was commisioned last January. I signed up as a pharmacy technician but am currently serving as an MTL (think calmer version of a T.I.)
Class of 1998
Air Force, 9 Years
Well I joined the Air Force right after high school and have been having a blast! I met my husband at my first duty station, and he was commisioned last January. I signed up as a pharmacy technician but am currently serving as an MTL (think calmer version of a T.I.)
John Martinez
Class of 1999
Navy, 5 Years
Serves in US Navy, currently stationed in Fallon, NV. Been deployed to Afghanistan, Spain, Israel, and Japan
Class of 1999
Navy, 5 Years
Serves in US Navy, currently stationed in Fallon, NV. Been deployed to Afghanistan, Spain, Israel, and Japan
joseph moore
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
i am a graduate of taft highschool i went to taft and i graduated in 2002 and i now have a wife and a 18month old son
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
i am a graduate of taft highschool i went to taft and i graduated in 2002 and i now have a wife and a 18month old son
kampol paksrilert
Class of 2001
Army, 2 Years
mos: 11b (infrantry)
deploy to iraq (operation iraqfreedom) oct. 05' - sept. 06'
awarded purple heart in deployment to iraq.
Class of 2001
Army, 2 Years
mos: 11b (infrantry)
deploy to iraq (operation iraqfreedom) oct. 05' - sept. 06'
awarded purple heart in deployment to iraq.
Karissa Barrows
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
I'm active duty Air Force serving as a nutritional therapist. I'm currently stationed at Langley AFB, VA.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
I'm active duty Air Force serving as a nutritional therapist. I'm currently stationed at Langley AFB, VA.
Kyle Richards
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Graduated 2001 and enlisted. Deployed twice to Iraq and am heading back in Spring '07. I'm staioned out of SD as a MWD handler
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Graduated 2001 and enlisted. Deployed twice to Iraq and am heading back in Spring '07. I'm staioned out of SD as a MWD handler
Leo Richard
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Minuteman III nuclear missile PREL master technician
Class of 2001
Air Force, 6 Years
Minuteman III nuclear missile PREL master technician
matthew milligan
Class of 2001
Air Force, 3 Years
i am a c-5 crewchief and im station at travis afb ca
Class of 2001
Air Force, 3 Years
i am a c-5 crewchief and im station at travis afb ca
MAXX IMEL
Class of 1997
Army, 9 Years
Maxx is currently stationed in Germany and has done 2 tours in Iraq.
Class of 1997
Army, 9 Years
Maxx is currently stationed in Germany and has done 2 tours in Iraq.
Melissa (Espinoza) Hecker
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Spent March 2002 - March 2004 in Okinawa Japan. Was the Maintenance Management Clerk for the Motor Transport Section, as well as the Communication/Electronics Maintenance Management Clerk.
March 2004- Sept 2005, spent at Camp Lejeune, NC as the G-4 Maintenance Management Office as the clerk for the entire Division.
Re-enlisted back in Jan 2008 and have been here at Cemp Pendleton, CA as the Maintenance management Chief for the Battalion.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Spent March 2002 - March 2004 in Okinawa Japan. Was the Maintenance Management Clerk for the Motor Transport Section, as well as the Communication/Electronics Maintenance Management Clerk.
March 2004- Sept 2005, spent at Camp Lejeune, NC as the G-4 Maintenance Management Office as the clerk for the entire Division.
Re-enlisted back in Jan 2008 and have been here at Cemp Pendleton, CA as the Maintenance management Chief for the Battalion.
Michael Maldonado
Class of 2001
Army, 5 Years
I am a combat medic/ healtcare specialist. Currently stationed at Landstuhl regional medical center in Germany.
Class of 2001
Army, 5 Years
I am a combat medic/ healtcare specialist. Currently stationed at Landstuhl regional medical center in Germany.
natalie hernandez
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
i'm a Navy corpsman currently station at camp pendleton, ca.
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
i'm a Navy corpsman currently station at camp pendleton, ca.
Natanael Rivera
Class of 1995
Army, 1 Years
Was in the military a short time due to knee and back surgery due to an injury in the military. I was one that was always in trouble and messed with the wrong crowed but the military changed my life and that is why i am alive and out of jail. My job was infantry and was a snipper as well as being involved in S.E.A.R.S. school trust me it was not easy but it was worth every sweat and blood that i shead for my country
Class of 1995
Army, 1 Years
Was in the military a short time due to knee and back surgery due to an injury in the military. I was one that was always in trouble and messed with the wrong crowed but the military changed my life and that is why i am alive and out of jail. My job was infantry and was a snipper as well as being involved in S.E.A.R.S. school trust me it was not easy but it was worth every sweat and blood that i shead for my country
Nicholas McLarty
Class of 1998
Air Force, 3 Years
I have been a member of the Air Force Reserve since 2003 and am currently a combat arms instructor at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 3 Years
I have been a member of the Air Force Reserve since 2003 and am currently a combat arms instructor at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Philip M Alvarado
Class of 1988
Navy, 8 Years
Served two tours to the Persian Gulf onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 and USS John Paul Jones DDG53. I was a operations specialist operating radar and controlling aircraft
Class of 1988
Navy, 8 Years
Served two tours to the Persian Gulf onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 and USS John Paul Jones DDG53. I was a operations specialist operating radar and controlling aircraft
Philip M Alvarado
Class of 1988
Navy, 8 Years
Operations Specialist E-5 OS2 (Enlisted Warfare Specialist)
Class of 1988
Navy, 8 Years
Operations Specialist E-5 OS2 (Enlisted Warfare Specialist)
Prudence Powell (Pru)
Class of 1990
Navy, 5 Years
Navy was great! I got to live and travel in Europe for three years. I also received a great deal of money to continue my education.
Class of 1990
Navy, 5 Years
Navy was great! I got to live and travel in Europe for three years. I also received a great deal of money to continue my education.
Ro Wilson
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
Stationed in FL, MD, GU, ND, Korea, MS, and currently in IL. Deployed/TDY to various locations around the world. (too many to list) Currently deployed to.....
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
Stationed in FL, MD, GU, ND, Korea, MS, and currently in IL. Deployed/TDY to various locations around the world. (too many to list) Currently deployed to.....
Roxanne Garza-Mermea
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
I served 4 years in the USAF. I was stationed at Bergstrom in Austin and Plattsburg NY.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
I served 4 years in the USAF. I was stationed at Bergstrom in Austin and Plattsburg NY.
Stacey Caballero Covarrubias
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Proudly served with the 3rd ID as a Power Generation Equipment Repairer and deployed to Iraq. Hooah!
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
Proudly served with the 3rd ID as a Power Generation Equipment Repairer and deployed to Iraq. Hooah!
Sydney Almengor
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
I joined the US Air Force in 2002. After my training I was brough back to San Antonio. I am currently stationed at "Big Willy" on Lackland AFB. Being medical I have served as a medical admin in Iraq and have loved every minute of my caree
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
I joined the US Air Force in 2002. After my training I was brough back to San Antonio. I am currently stationed at "Big Willy" on Lackland AFB. Being medical I have served as a medical admin in Iraq and have loved every minute of my caree
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