Mary Estill Caldwell, Class of 1914 Pioneer Professor, Medical Researcher Graduated as Valedictorian of the THS Class of 1914 and has continued her pursuit of excellence during her multi-faceted academic careers as a devoted teacher and administrator and as a...
Henry “Hank” D. Egbert, Class of 1937 (Faculty 1940-1956) Athlete, Educator Faculty 1940 to 1956. “Hank” was All State Captain in football in 1937, playing on “Grid’s” team which was a State Champion three years in a row. He started in football at the U of A and...
Madge W. Utterback (Faculty 1921-1954) Vocal Music, Beloved “Teacher” Was born in Carthage, Missouri, on March 11, 1892. She received her music training at Oberlin, Ohio, Conservatory of Music, Kansas State Normal and Kansas State Teacher’s College. In 1921, after...
Ulysses S Kay, Class of 1934 Musician, Composer African-American composer was born in Tucson in 1917. His uncle was the celebrated jazz musician King Oliver. He studied piano, violin, and saxophone at Tucson High School he was in Glee Club, Band and Jazz Band. He...
Joel D. Valdez, Class of 1951 Tucson City Manager He’s well known not only in Tucson as our busy City Manager but throughout the nation for his excellent work. While here at Tucson High he was best known for his baseball prowess. After graduating from the...
