John Gies, Teacher, CIA Agent
John Gies was the descendent of a pioneer Montana family. He received his primary and secondary education in Montana and Wyoming (B.A. in English, University of Wyoming, 1963, and M.A. in English, University of Montana, 1965). John enlisted in the military, serving in the Far East Command before returning to the U.S. where he earned…
Robert Hawkins, Student, Viet Nam War Hero
Robert Hawkins was the first Sahuaro student to give up his life in the service of his country. Robert was born November 19. 1949; he dropped out of school to join the Marines and was killed in action in Vietnam on February 21, 1970. Ron Snellstrom states, “Robert Hawkins always honored Sahuaro with his best…
Mark Kershner, Class of ’76, High School Principal
Mark Kershner graduated from Sahuaro High School in 1976, where he played football, went to Boys State and was a candidate for Homecoming King. He went on to the University of Arizona where graduated in 1986. He did post graduate studies at Texas A&M and received his Masters in Educational Administration. Mark has spent the…
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Richard Stagg, Class of ‘73, Lawyer, Businessman
Richard Stagg graduated from Sahuaro High School in 1973 where he ranked 12th in his class. He was a three-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He was on the State Championship Team in Baseball in 1973. He received his BA degree from the University of Arizona in 1977, graduating with high distinction. He was…
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