Washington High School Alumni
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Devin Rankin | 1974 |
| James Fredric Herman James Fredric Herman | 1967 |
| Jim Miller | 1964 |
| Karen Van Arsdell | 1965 |
| Neera Perry | 1964 |
| Pablo Alejandro | 2015 |
| Paul Paul F Dorius | 1970 |
| Robin Kintner | 1974 |
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
Barker, Patricia (now Morgan)
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
Senior Chief Legalman (E-8) until I got my commission
Retired as a CWO4
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
Senior Chief Legalman (E-8) until I got my commission
Retired as a CWO4
Brian Schwab
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
served in the army for 10 years and was deployed twice to the middle east
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
served in the army for 10 years and was deployed twice to the middle east
Christopher A. Benavidez
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
HQ's United States Army Europe, served in the European Theater.
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
HQ's United States Army Europe, served in the European Theater.
Christopher A. Benavidez
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Served in the European Theater as a soldier and a DoD Civilian for 23 years. Currently work for DoD in D.C. going on 31 years of service.
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Served in the European Theater as a soldier and a DoD Civilian for 23 years. Currently work for DoD in D.C. going on 31 years of service.
christopher hammon
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
cav scout recon fort knox,fort carson, germany,panama
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
cav scout recon fort knox,fort carson, germany,panama
Christopher Sheats
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
I joined the Army in1990. I have been stationed at FT Ord, Ca. Ft Polk, La. Korea, Germany twice, and FT Irwin, Ca twice. I am glad and proud I've been able to serve my country. Looking forward to retirement, and starting chapter 2 of my life.
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
I joined the Army in1990. I have been stationed at FT Ord, Ca. Ft Polk, La. Korea, Germany twice, and FT Irwin, Ca twice. I am glad and proud I've been able to serve my country. Looking forward to retirement, and starting chapter 2 of my life.
DAVID J. MONROE
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
VOL. FOR VIETNAM, 17 MONTHS OVERSEAS DUTY,
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
VOL. FOR VIETNAM, 17 MONTHS OVERSEAS DUTY,
David Witt
Class of 1998
Army, 3 Years
In the Army. Joined as a medic. Served in Iraq from 2005-2006. Returned home unscathed
Class of 1998
Army, 3 Years
In the Army. Joined as a medic. Served in Iraq from 2005-2006. Returned home unscathed
Diane (Brown) Bean
Class of 1975
Navy, 5 Years
Enlisted in May 1976, spent my whole enlistment in Washington DC with Defense Intelligence Agency then extended my tour to go to Bureau of Naval Personnel. I am glad to have served.
Class of 1975
Navy, 5 Years
Enlisted in May 1976, spent my whole enlistment in Washington DC with Defense Intelligence Agency then extended my tour to go to Bureau of Naval Personnel. I am glad to have served.
Don Myers
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
US Army-Served in Korea, Germany, and 6 stateside assignments.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
US Army-Served in Korea, Germany, and 6 stateside assignments.
Edward Zilius
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Servered as US Seabee. Construction Electrician
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Servered as US Seabee. Construction Electrician
Gary Lee
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Nuclear Submarine Electricians Mate, Retired as Chief (E-7)
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Nuclear Submarine Electricians Mate, Retired as Chief (E-7)
Haide Casey
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I was deployed to Iraq for 7 months and to Djibouti, Africa for 6 months as part of CJTF-HOA.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 5 Years
I was deployed to Iraq for 7 months and to Djibouti, Africa for 6 months as part of CJTF-HOA.
Harold Brooks
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
HM2, Corps school after boot camp Naval Hospital Philly, US Marine Corps 2nd Division as Medic. New Port Rhode Island doing discharge physicals on officers since Vietnam was winding down.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
HM2, Corps school after boot camp Naval Hospital Philly, US Marine Corps 2nd Division as Medic. New Port Rhode Island doing discharge physicals on officers since Vietnam was winding down.
Harold Brooks
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
HM2 Served in Philly Naval Hospital 1 year, 2nd Marine Division 18 months 6 months at base hospital, New Port RI doing discharge physicals as Vietnam was closing down.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
HM2 Served in Philly Naval Hospital 1 year, 2nd Marine Division 18 months 6 months at base hospital, New Port RI doing discharge physicals as Vietnam was closing down.
Harold Poyner
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF 1969-1973 (Security Police and Air Ops).
USARNG 1978-1982 (California Army National Guard).
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF 1969-1973 (Security Police and Air Ops).
USARNG 1978-1982 (California Army National Guard).
Herb Ham
Class of 1975
Air Force, 4 Years
Entered US Air Force in Feb 1976 Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio TX, firefighting school at Chanute AFB in Rantoul IL. Stationed at F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne WY for 2 years then stationed at King Salmon AFB in King Salmon AK for 1 year. I was a firefighter in the Air Force and enjoyed my time.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 4 Years
Entered US Air Force in Feb 1976 Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio TX, firefighting school at Chanute AFB in Rantoul IL. Stationed at F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne WY for 2 years then stationed at King Salmon AFB in King Salmon AK for 1 year. I was a firefighter in the Air Force and enjoyed my time.
James Anderson
Class of 1989
Coast Guard, 17 Years
Graduated Boot Camp in January 1991. Am currently an E-7/Information Systems Technician Chief Petty Officer assigned as Supervisor at USCG Electronics Support Detachment Anchorage, AK. Have served in Alaska for the last 12 years, with tours in Maine and California previous to that.
Class of 1989
Coast Guard, 17 Years
Graduated Boot Camp in January 1991. Am currently an E-7/Information Systems Technician Chief Petty Officer assigned as Supervisor at USCG Electronics Support Detachment Anchorage, AK. Have served in Alaska for the last 12 years, with tours in Maine and California previous to that.
Jennifer Wyman
Class of 1999
Army, 3 Years
Stationed in Lousiana served in Iraq. Came home safe.
Class of 1999
Army, 3 Years
Stationed in Lousiana served in Iraq. Came home safe.
John Engstrom
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Served with the Special Forces (Green Berets) for 20 years
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Served with the Special Forces (Green Berets) for 20 years
Joseph Brenner
Class of 1998
Air Force, 10 Years
I joined right after Highschool I first got stationed in Japan for two years, then went to California for 7 years, and now i'm in Georgia. I have been all over the world UAE X 2,Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and all over on the way to many to list
Class of 1998
Air Force, 10 Years
I joined right after Highschool I first got stationed in Japan for two years, then went to California for 7 years, and now i'm in Georgia. I have been all over the world UAE X 2,Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and all over on the way to many to list
Kenneth Adams
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served from 1986 -1991. Served in Desert Storm as a gunner on a M198 Howitzer. First Battallion 11th Marines. Task force Ripper/Papa Bear in Kuwait
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served from 1986 -1991. Served in Desert Storm as a gunner on a M198 Howitzer. First Battallion 11th Marines. Task force Ripper/Papa Bear in Kuwait
Mark Bible
Class of 1988
Army, 8 Years
Worked as military police, in service during desert storm, and also deployment to gitmo bay cuba. Stationed Ft. Jackson S.C., Sieglesbach Germany, Ft. Polk La, and Ft Hood Tx.
Class of 1988
Army, 8 Years
Worked as military police, in service during desert storm, and also deployment to gitmo bay cuba. Stationed Ft. Jackson S.C., Sieglesbach Germany, Ft. Polk La, and Ft Hood Tx.
Mark Bible
Class of 1988
Army, 8 Years
Military Police Officer, served at ft. Jackson, S.C., Seigelsbach Germany during dessert storm, Ft. Polk, La., Ft. Hood,Tx, and Quantanimo Bay
Class of 1988
Army, 8 Years
Military Police Officer, served at ft. Jackson, S.C., Seigelsbach Germany during dessert storm, Ft. Polk, La., Ft. Hood,Tx, and Quantanimo Bay
Michael Dentzer
Class of 1981
Navy, 5 Years
Was on Board The USS. ST. Louis A Amphibious Assault Ship I was A Communications Electrician.
Class of 1981
Navy, 5 Years
Was on Board The USS. ST. Louis A Amphibious Assault Ship I was A Communications Electrician.
Michael H. Velasquez
Class of 1964
Navy, 6 Years
Two years active duty on-board USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) and three years active reserves as a member of Reserve Mobile Construction Batallion 17. PO2
Class of 1964
Navy, 6 Years
Two years active duty on-board USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) and three years active reserves as a member of Reserve Mobile Construction Batallion 17. PO2
PAT BARKER (NOW MORGAN)
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in Navy Sep 1960 and advanced to YN2 (E-5). Got married, decided to start a family and left the service in 1963 because females were not allowed to stay in if they pregnant, even if they were married. Government restrictions changed about females having dependent children and was allowed to go into the active Naval Reserves in 1979 as an LN2 (E-5). Advanced to LNCS (Senior Chief) and retired in 2002 as a CWO4 with 25+ years service.
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in Navy Sep 1960 and advanced to YN2 (E-5). Got married, decided to start a family and left the service in 1963 because females were not allowed to stay in if they pregnant, even if they were married. Government restrictions changed about females having dependent children and was allowed to go into the active Naval Reserves in 1979 as an LN2 (E-5). Advanced to LNCS (Senior Chief) and retired in 2002 as a CWO4 with 25+ years service.
Paula Williams (Jones)
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
Peacetime and Wartime Persian Gulf War. Served in Germany.
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
Peacetime and Wartime Persian Gulf War. Served in Germany.
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WHS Mini Reunion 2023 - Held 5-22-2023
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