William M. Raines High School Alumni
Jacksonville, Florida (FL)

Recent Members
Angeleeta Angeleeta Price | 1974 |
Centeria Centeria Trauyana Newell | 2025 |
Claudia D Kidd | 1976 |
Darryl Decarlos Green Darryl Decarlos Green | 1978 |
Demetrius Poole | 1989 |
Eartha Singleton | 1992 |
Jamie Tungsten | 2004 |
Rufus Harvey Rufus Harvey | 1971 |
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

Al Spencer
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Worked in the JAGC Office as a Legal Clerk and was an Army Recruiter in Orlando. Stationed in Zweibruecken, Germany, Taegu, Korea, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Fort Stewart, Georgia (x2), Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Drum, New York, and Chakmakli, Turkey
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Worked in the JAGC Office as a Legal Clerk and was an Army Recruiter in Orlando. Stationed in Zweibruecken, Germany, Taegu, Korea, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Fort Stewart, Georgia (x2), Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Drum, New York, and Chakmakli, Turkey

Alicia Taylor
Class of 1993
Army, 17 Years
I served my country to make a better life for my family. I loved what I did and I don't regret it. Retired and Loving life.
Class of 1993
Army, 17 Years
I served my country to make a better life for my family. I loved what I did and I don't regret it. Retired and Loving life.

Andrew Scott
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 16 Years
I have served my country,and its people for 16 years, and I love what I do.
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 16 Years
I have served my country,and its people for 16 years, and I love what I do.


Carl Thomas
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
10yrs Air Force Recruiting
10yrs Air Operation
1969-1989 Retired
20yrs Civil Service GS12 Retired
20yrs
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
10yrs Air Force Recruiting
10yrs Air Operation
1969-1989 Retired
20yrs Civil Service GS12 Retired
20yrs

Clarence James Williams Jr.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
Lt Col USAF retired Space and Missile Operations , US Space Command, Air Force Space Command, NORAD and Strategic Air Command. Mission Director at Princlik Air Force Base , Turkey. Served in many key positions in defending our nation via SPACE. Supported and work with many military satellite programs, DSP, DMSP , GPS etc I love my JOB! First black Commander for the 750th Operations Support Squadron, Onizuka AFB, California, supporting worldwide remote tracking stations and users of the Air Forcr Satellite Control Network.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
Lt Col USAF retired Space and Missile Operations , US Space Command, Air Force Space Command, NORAD and Strategic Air Command. Mission Director at Princlik Air Force Base , Turkey. Served in many key positions in defending our nation via SPACE. Supported and work with many military satellite programs, DSP, DMSP , GPS etc I love my JOB! First black Commander for the 750th Operations Support Squadron, Onizuka AFB, California, supporting worldwide remote tracking stations and users of the Air Forcr Satellite Control Network.

Crystal maddox
Class of 1997
Army, 11 Years
ms. maddox is a ssg in the us army and has sreved in iraq and afgahnistan, she graduated from this high school in 1997. keep her and her family in your prayers
Class of 1997
Army, 11 Years
ms. maddox is a ssg in the us army and has sreved in iraq and afgahnistan, she graduated from this high school in 1997. keep her and her family in your prayers



Frederick E. Lipford- Jones
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the U.S. Navy in 1980. Worked in communication as a signalman onboard the aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson, Saratoga, destroyers Spruance, Ross, Caron, Barry and FFG Rodney M. Davis. Did a tour of Recruit Company Commander at Great Lakes, Ill. Received numerous award from the President of U.S. to various Commanding Officers in his 23 years of service. Visited and toured such places as South America, Spain, France, Africa, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Japan(lived in Yokosuka/Toyko for 4 years), Korea, Hawaii, San Diego, San Francisco(lived for 4 years). Retired in 2003. Joining the Navy was the best thing I could have ever done in my life.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the U.S. Navy in 1980. Worked in communication as a signalman onboard the aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson, Saratoga, destroyers Spruance, Ross, Caron, Barry and FFG Rodney M. Davis. Did a tour of Recruit Company Commander at Great Lakes, Ill. Received numerous award from the President of U.S. to various Commanding Officers in his 23 years of service. Visited and toured such places as South America, Spain, France, Africa, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Japan(lived in Yokosuka/Toyko for 4 years), Korea, Hawaii, San Diego, San Francisco(lived for 4 years). Retired in 2003. Joining the Navy was the best thing I could have ever done in my life.

John R. Hall III
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Parris Island, Camp Lejune, Albany,Ga Supply Depot,Okinawa and Quantico,Va
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Parris Island, Camp Lejune, Albany,Ga Supply Depot,Okinawa and Quantico,Va



Larry Felton White, CESP
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
US ARMY Field Communications Electronic Equipment Repairman.
Duty station HHC-7th Infantry Division Fort Ord, CA. 1975-1978
146TH Signal Battalion Florida National Guard Jacksonville, FL. 1979
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
US ARMY Field Communications Electronic Equipment Repairman.
Duty station HHC-7th Infantry Division Fort Ord, CA. 1975-1978
146TH Signal Battalion Florida National Guard Jacksonville, FL. 1979

Mark D. Powell
Class of 1973
Army, 16 Years
Served proudly as an Airborne Finance Specialist/NCO, having served with the 82d Airborne Division @ Ft Bragg NC and various location around the globe for 14 years.
Class of 1973
Army, 16 Years
Served proudly as an Airborne Finance Specialist/NCO, having served with the 82d Airborne Division @ Ft Bragg NC and various location around the globe for 14 years.

Mary G. Bostick (Goodson)
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
My first enlistment I was a cook, when I reenlisted I went into the personnel field until I retired in August 95. I really enjoyed my time in the service.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
My first enlistment I was a cook, when I reenlisted I went into the personnel field until I retired in August 95. I really enjoyed my time in the service.

Michael Hicks
Class of 2001
Navy, 11 Years
Operations Specialist First Class (E-6) . Tactical air controller
Class of 2001
Navy, 11 Years
Operations Specialist First Class (E-6) . Tactical air controller

Reginald Newton
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in various fields including Supply, USAF Honor Guard, Air Traffic Control, Intelligence, and First Sergeant. I enjoyed it and now I'm set for life!
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in various fields including Supply, USAF Honor Guard, Air Traffic Control, Intelligence, and First Sergeant. I enjoyed it and now I'm set for life!

Rhonda Calhoun
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
First Class Petty Officer Personnelman/Personnel Specialist.
Duty Stations:
RTC Orlando, FL
NTTC Meridian, MS
PSD Alameda, CA
PSD North Island/Naval Air Reserve North Island
Navy Reserve Center/NOSC Miami
PSD Little Creek, VA/Navy Reserve Center Little Creek,VA
NOSC West Palm Beach
Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command, Norfolk, VA
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
First Class Petty Officer Personnelman/Personnel Specialist.
Duty Stations:
RTC Orlando, FL
NTTC Meridian, MS
PSD Alameda, CA
PSD North Island/Naval Air Reserve North Island
Navy Reserve Center/NOSC Miami
PSD Little Creek, VA/Navy Reserve Center Little Creek,VA
NOSC West Palm Beach
Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command, Norfolk, VA

Rossonio Lawrence
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as MSG (E8), at Headquarters Company US Army, Fort myer, VA with duty at National Guard Bureau - G4
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently serving as MSG (E8), at Headquarters Company US Army, Fort myer, VA with duty at National Guard Bureau - G4


William J. McCray III MSW
Class of 1983
Army, 20 Years
A distinguished career of accomplishment and Leadership without interruption
Class of 1983
Army, 20 Years
A distinguished career of accomplishment and Leadership without interruption
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