Frances Smith Cohen

Frances Smith Cohen, Class of 1949 Fine Arts Sustainer A member of the class of 1949 was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Her first formal training was at the Lipple School of Dance in Newark, to which she and her mother went to weekly. At the age of 4 she was an...

Harold A. Patten

Harold “Porque” Ambrose Patten, Class of 1925 City Recreation Director, Congressman “Porque” Patten began life-long devotion to public service as an active participant and outstanding athlete at Tucson High School. His athletic excellence in the University of Arizona...

Dr. Donna Cosulich

Dr. Donna B. Cosulich, Class of 1935 Research Chemist Was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and moved to Tucson at age 3 with her mother, Bernice Cosulich, an outstanding journalist and writer. Donna grew up in Tucson with an intense curiosity about science and started...

Esther Don Tang

Esther Don Tang, Class of 1935 Civic Leader Esther Tang graduated from Tucson High School in 1935. While at THS she participated in the Marching Squad, the Cactus Chronicle and was a member of the Honor Society. Upon her graduation from the University of Arizona she...

Fred W. Enke

Fred W. Enke, Class of 1943 Athlete, Agriculturist Was born in Louisville, Kentucky in December 15 1924. His parents were the legendary Fred A. Enke of U of A basketball fame and Ollie Charlene Enke. He attended University Heights and Sam Hughes before graduating from...

Charles A. Carson

Charles A. Carson (Faculty 1924-1950) Teacher, Principal A native of Belmont, West Virginia, Charles A. Carson came to Tucson in 1920 and earned his Bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona. He later received a Master’s degree at Stanford University. He began...