Southwest High School Alumni
Fort Worth, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Alan Myrick | 1995 |
| Alkevius Neal | 2019 |
| Anita Salinas Anita Salinas | 1997 |
| David Mcmurray | 1971 |
| Larry Gilland | 1970 |
| Larry Pennington | 2002 |
| Robert Robert Russell | 1971 |
| Timothy R Wilkendorf Timothy R Wilkendorf | 1980 |
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
Brittney Watson
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
PFC Watson graduated from Boot Camp in December 2005 and has been stationed in North Carolina at Camp Lejeune since January 2006. She is injured. Please pray.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
PFC Watson graduated from Boot Camp in December 2005 and has been stationed in North Carolina at Camp Lejeune since January 2006. She is injured. Please pray.
Carrol Freeland
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
Volunteered and served proudly In Vietnam for 14 months straight, when other alumni were protesting and blaming the soldiers for the unpopular war.
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
Volunteered and served proudly In Vietnam for 14 months straight, when other alumni were protesting and blaming the soldiers for the unpopular war.
Charles Sadberry
Class of 1987
Navy, 18 Years
91' Desert Storm Veteran, 93' Operation Restore Hope Somalia, Africa, 02' 9/11 Guantanamo Bay, Detainee Interrogations, 06' Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom, Iraq/Kuwait, Information Technology/Naval Intelligence
Class of 1987
Navy, 18 Years
91' Desert Storm Veteran, 93' Operation Restore Hope Somalia, Africa, 02' 9/11 Guantanamo Bay, Detainee Interrogations, 06' Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom, Iraq/Kuwait, Information Technology/Naval Intelligence
Christopher Thompson
Class of 1995
Army, 15 Years
I have served in the Military now for 15 years. I started out in the Marine Corps then the Army have deployed now 4 times about to do anouther next month. I have been married 2 twice and have 5 young children.
Class of 1995
Army, 15 Years
I have served in the Military now for 15 years. I started out in the Marine Corps then the Army have deployed now 4 times about to do anouther next month. I have been married 2 twice and have 5 young children.
David Worden
Class of 1975
Navy, 7 Years
Electronics Technician (ET2) -- repair and maintenance of shipboard radar, TACAN, and crypto communication equipment. Served on a carrier, a frigate and at a naval air station.
Class of 1975
Navy, 7 Years
Electronics Technician (ET2) -- repair and maintenance of shipboard radar, TACAN, and crypto communication equipment. Served on a carrier, a frigate and at a naval air station.
Douglas Wayne White
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
82nd Airborne Division, 7th Special Forces Group, 5th Special Forces Group, served in Honduras, El Salvador and the 1st Gulf War
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
82nd Airborne Division, 7th Special Forces Group, 5th Special Forces Group, served in Honduras, El Salvador and the 1st Gulf War
Elizabeth M. (Bennett ) Lenches
Class of 1970
Air Force, 17 Years
Ground radio operator in Panama, South Dakota, Turkey, Washington, DC., South Korea, England. Provided radio support for bombers during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 17 Years
Ground radio operator in Panama, South Dakota, Turkey, Washington, DC., South Korea, England. Provided radio support for bombers during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Erik Russell
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Stationed in Yuma AZ with VMA-513. I was an explosive ordnance technician. I loaded bombs on the Harrier aircraft. Deployed overseas 2x. ASU student now
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Stationed in Yuma AZ with VMA-513. I was an explosive ordnance technician. I loaded bombs on the Harrier aircraft. Deployed overseas 2x. ASU student now
Jeannine Grace
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
This photo was taken in Bahrain the morning Desert Storm began.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
This photo was taken in Bahrain the morning Desert Storm began.
Jim Smith
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
I joined in 1978. I drove M-60 tanks in Germany. I loved it!
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
I joined in 1978. I drove M-60 tanks in Germany. I loved it!
Joseph Campbell
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
- 3 years Texas Army National Guard as an Enlisted Signal Soldier, 3 years Army Reserves as an Artilleryman, and 19 years Active Duty Army as a Cavalry Officer.
- Served all over the U.S. Overseas assignments include Bosnia, Croatia, Kuwait, Iraq, Hawaii and Germany.
- A few qualifications include Drill Sergeant, Airborne, Ranger, Air Assault, Pathfinder, Northern Warfare, and Das Leistungsabzeichen der Bundeswehr.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
- 3 years Texas Army National Guard as an Enlisted Signal Soldier, 3 years Army Reserves as an Artilleryman, and 19 years Active Duty Army as a Cavalry Officer.
- Served all over the U.S. Overseas assignments include Bosnia, Croatia, Kuwait, Iraq, Hawaii and Germany.
- A few qualifications include Drill Sergeant, Airborne, Ranger, Air Assault, Pathfinder, Northern Warfare, and Das Leistungsabzeichen der Bundeswehr.
Matt Gambill
Class of 1975
Air Force, 10 Years
Radio Communications Analyst. Decode, analyze, and report significant 3rd party communications for timely response to credible foreign intelligence.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 10 Years
Radio Communications Analyst. Decode, analyze, and report significant 3rd party communications for timely response to credible foreign intelligence.
Michelle Scott
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
I was an airborne medic and lab tech in Germany, Ft. Benning, GA on actiive duty and then in the Reserves in Texas and Chicago, IL.
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
I was an airborne medic and lab tech in Germany, Ft. Benning, GA on actiive duty and then in the Reserves in Texas and Chicago, IL.
Richard Graham
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Commander, USNR
US Merchant Marine 1969 to 1995
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Commander, USNR
US Merchant Marine 1969 to 1995
Ronald Massey
Class of 1983
Army, 18 Years
Former Navy Corpsman, serving with Fleet Marine Force Infantry units. Decided that I liked being a cop better. Went on to K9, made trainer/instructor, then went into investigations. Did Gulf Wars 1 & 2, Somalia, Iraq, Kuwait, Cuba ( To play with the special pests there ;) ) Now in the Army, doing felony investigations.
Class of 1983
Army, 18 Years
Former Navy Corpsman, serving with Fleet Marine Force Infantry units. Decided that I liked being a cop better. Went on to K9, made trainer/instructor, then went into investigations. Did Gulf Wars 1 & 2, Somalia, Iraq, Kuwait, Cuba ( To play with the special pests there ;) ) Now in the Army, doing felony investigations.
SYED Y. ABBAS
Class of 2001
Navy, 5 Years
I GRADUATED FROM INTENSE BOOT CAMP TRAINING IN APRIL 2002. FROM THERE, I WENT TO FLORIDA FOR MY SPECIAL FIELD TRAINING. NOW, I AM TRAVELLING ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Class of 2001
Navy, 5 Years
I GRADUATED FROM INTENSE BOOT CAMP TRAINING IN APRIL 2002. FROM THERE, I WENT TO FLORIDA FOR MY SPECIAL FIELD TRAINING. NOW, I AM TRAVELLING ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Tristan Medina
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 6 Years
After Boot Camp, I was stationed in California at Camp Pendleton where I deployed with 1st Marine Division in 2010-2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning, I was assigned to Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Edson Range where I am the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Chief responsible for ensuring Marine Corps recruits have a basic understanding of CBRN defense and the use of personal protective equipment.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 6 Years
After Boot Camp, I was stationed in California at Camp Pendleton where I deployed with 1st Marine Division in 2010-2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning, I was assigned to Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Edson Range where I am the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Chief responsible for ensuring Marine Corps recruits have a basic understanding of CBRN defense and the use of personal protective equipment.
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