1972 State Champion Sahuaro Cougars Wrestling Team
The 1972 Wrestling Team holds a special place in Sahuaro High School history as the school’s only State Championship wrestling team. Guided by the steady leadership of Coach Howard Breinig, the Cougars broke through years of Sunnyside dominance to capture the title. Coach Breinig recognized early that this group had championship potential. He pushed the…
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Chuck Stopani, Class of 1985, Coach and Businessman
As a student at Sahuaro High School, Chuck Stopani was the definition of a well-rounded Cougar. He lettered in four sports—football, soccer, track, and gymnastics—while also serving as student body treasurer and participating in the DECA program. His leadership, athleticism, and dedication were evident even then, laying the foundation for a life of achievement and…
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Dan Gaul, Class of 1972, Athlete, Coach, and Entrepreneur
Few individuals have supported Sahuaro and the Tucson community in as many ways as Dan Gaul—student, athlete, educator, coach, and businessman. As a Cougar, Dan set school records in track and cross country across multiple events. He continued his athletic career at the University of Arizona, where he competed in both sports and helped set…
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Vicki Saxon, Educator and Business Owner
Vicki Saxon has dedicated her life to education, mentorship, and community. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education, she went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Secondary Education in 1981. Her teaching career with Tucson Unified School District began in 1973 at Catalina High…
Kendrick Wilson, Class of 2001, Justice of the Peace
Kendrick Wilson distinguished himself early as a scholar, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona in 2005. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Kendrick went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2008 before…
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