Class of 1928 Armijo graduate Minnie Meyer, breaks the World's record in the 100 meter dash -- 12.03 seconds

Class of 1953, sets state basketball records, for points in a game (64 vs. Benicia), points in a season (736) and points in a career (1,677, 1950-53), all of which remain city records.

In 1956 Armijo Teacher Ivan Collier starts the Air Force Junior ROTC program

In 1972, the Armijo gymnasium is dedicated to the class of 1959 graduate and later Armijo Teacher and Coach E. Gary Vaughn who passed away the same year.

In 1975, Michael Burgher, set a then state record for wrestling wins (66). At Palomar College in 1976, he won the state championship.

In 1980, Phillip Glashoff, Armijo graduate of 1969, teaches himself to turn scrap metal into colorful, whimsical art that is now admired around the world.

In 1982, Doug Martin, 1976 Armijo graduate is selected to the NFL pro bowl. Martin was picked9th overall in the 1980 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

In 1984, class of 1949 Armijo graduate Pat Morita, who also starred on the TV show "Happy Days", is nominated for a best. supporting actor Oscar for his role as Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid.

In 1991, 1979 graduate Jim Inglebright participates in his first nascar race. He later wins races at Sears point raceway and at Phoenix International raceway among others.

In 1993, Armijo graduate Steve DeVries, class of 1983 achieves the number 18 rank in the world in doubles as a professional tennis player.

Class of 1917 Armijo graduate Ernest Crowley, who was blinded as a boy

In 1955, Armijo's football field is dedicated to James Brownlee, Principal from 1921 to 1949 - The longest tenure of any Armijo Principal

In 1964 Armijo Vice-Principal Dr. Sam Tracas becomes the first principal of the then-new Fairfield High School

In 1974, 1958 Armijo graduate Gary Falati is elected to the Fairfield City Council where he served 16 years as the mayor. Falati also becomes a teacher, coach and Principal at Armijo.

In 1980, Armijo Class of 1964 graduate, Candace Lightner founds Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) after her daughter is killed by a drunk driver.

In 1981, the Annual Bowen lectures at the University of Berkeley begin in honor of Internationally known mathematician and class of 1964 graduate Robert Edward "Rufus" Bowen. Bowen died at age 31 in 1978. The lectures are still held each fall.

In 1983, Huey Lewis & The News, featuring saxophonist/singer/class of 1969/1970 Armijo graduate, Johnny Colla, release the album "sports" which sells more than 10 million copies

In 1992, Ramona Garrett, Class of 1970 graduate becomes the first woman and first African-American appointed to a Solano County judgeship.

In 1993, Greg "Hucl" Flener, Class of 1987, plays his first major league baseball hame pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays.

In 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Class of 1964 graduate Robert Hale as undersecretary of Defense.