Gary Lewis, Class of ‘81, Teacher & Coach
Gary Lewis, Class of ’81, was, according to Dick McConnell’s own words, “one of the most outstanding basketball players”, making All City and All State in both 1980 and 1981. He was also Honorable Mention Converse All American. Gary went on to letter all four years at Texas A&M and played professionally for two years…
Richard Cooper, Retired Faculty & Coach
Richard “Dick” Cooper was the first Swim Coach at Sahuaro, where he also taught P.E. and developed a very popular senior electives class. During his third year at Sahuaro, Dick’s swimmers captured the State Championship. He moved on to develop TUSD’s Selective Enrichment Program. While still at Sahuaro, Richard bought what used to be a…
Scott Carter, Class of ‘70, Producer, Writer, Performer
Scott Carter, who lives in Los Angeles, is from the first graduating class of 1970, and has had an outstanding career in the field of entertainment. While at Sahuaro, Scott was chairman of the Student Steering Committee that began meeting at Palo Verde before Sahuaro opened. He was also involved in Drama and Performing Arts…
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John Hanshaw, Class of ‘72, Hospital Administrator
John Hanshaw, Class of ’72, was an outstanding wrestler at Sahuaro. He competed in Sahuaro’s very first meet against Tucson High in the 95-lb. class which he won. He went on to wrestle at the University of Arizona lettering all four years and won the 1975 conference championship. John was runner-up in ’74 and ’76…
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