Alba Bustamante Torres, Class of 1950 Historian, Humanitarian When Alba Bustamante Torres was named Tucson Woman of the Year in 1975, it was noted that she received the recognition for her “active support of community projects, humanitarianism, and other qualities...
Andrew Tolson (Faculty 1927-1967) Teacher, Coach, Principal A 1926 graduate of The University of Arizona, Andrew “Andy” Tolson began his teaching career at Tucson High School. He taught civics and economics, served as baseball coach, assistant principal,...
James N. Corbett, Jr, Class of 1942 Entrepreneur, Civic Leader At THS Jim was a three year letterman as manager of the football team. After 4 years in the Coast Guard he returned to Tucson and worked with the J. Knox Corbett Lumber Company and then in his own roofing...
Rollin T. Gridley (Faculty 1927-1953) HS Coach – Administrator, 1st Principal Catalina HS ’53-‘69 “GRID”, a native in Janesville, Wisconsin, was born on December 13, 1903. While attending the University of Arizona he became a Wildcat Letterman in basketball and...
Douglas S. Holsclaw, Jr., M.D., Class of 1952 Pediatrician, Cystic Fibrosis Researcher A native Tucsonian, graduated from Tucson High School in 1952. While at THS he was a member of the cross country and track teams. Doug was the accompanist for Madge Utterback’s Glee...
Rev. Dr. Earl Arnett Seamands Class of 1910 Missionary of the Century Born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 5, 1891, Arnett moved to Tucson where he attended Tucson High School and is now the only surviving member of its first graduating class in 1910. He related...
