| Graduation Year | Class of 1977 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 16, 1995 |
| About | Undercover Sheriff's Deputy John Bananola was shot and killed during a drug raid on a house in the east side of Tacoma. Deputy Bananola was the first of a six man team to enter the house. He was confronted by the suspect and identified himself as an officer. The suspect fired at least ten shots with a 9 mm handgun, striking Deputy Bananola nine times. Deputy Bananola was able to return fire and struck the suspect in the groin. |
