Join Cougar Foundation (CF) with only a $25.00 membership or $40.00 for the whole family.  If you would like to be in the know of the happenings at Sahuaro, then you need to join the Foundation and receive the newsletter, "Cougar Tracks".  You will also be contributing to the perpetuation of good things at your alma mater.The CF is very helpful in our reunion planning. Updates to the data base are instrumental in finding you for each reunion. 

SAHUARO HIGH COUGAR FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP

The purposes for the Foundation are:

• ·  To perpetuate the history, traditions, and spirit  of    Sahuaro High School.
• ·  To support the activities of its students and staff.
• ·  To provide services to the Alumni.
• ·  To invoke a system of honors and awards that recognizes the achievements of the students, staff, and alumni.

Membership is open to everyone.  To learn how you can support your school.  Email: cougarfoundation@cox.net 

http://www.sahuarocougarfoundation.org/

Other News

Dick McConnell retired after 40 years at SHS October 2007 as boys' basketball coach. 

Steve Botkin (yes Ricky's little brother) is girl's basketball coach. Per the Cougar Tracks- the basketball team is ranked 2nd in the State. 

Every Year CF host the Dick Arnold Golf Classic.

 2009 was held on Saturday - May 30th at 49'rs CC..  Billy Lopez said  The golf tourney was a huge success and  a lot of sahuaro kids will benefit, especially with all the cut-backs in the budget. Thanks to Billy and Bob Vielledent, both working tirelessly to make this event possible.   Contact Billy   at 520.749.5828          This is the primary fundraiser for the Cougar Foundation.

2007 Cindy Rarick (Flom'78) was a financial supporter (Hall of Fame 1994).  Check out the article in March/April  Southern Arizona Tee Times magazine where she graced the front page.  {hadn't aged a bit}.  The Mistler brothers were among the Tee Sponsors.   Mitch Cummins '78, (June 2007) managed the Cougar Classic Golf Tournament.  Money raised will help the Sahuara Football Boosters.

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      Times are a Changing

              NEW GYM  &!!

_ Fine Arts had a makeover and renamed The Dave Ashcraft Center For Preforming Arts.

_Science rooms renovated, updated and reconfigured to accommodate new technology.

_New snack bar and restrooms adjacent to the football field and tennis areas.

Reunion UPDATES

www.graduateconnections.com is a no cost site to update your personal data.  By joining, you can post pictures, etc., somewhat like Facebook.(search Sahuaro).

 Carol Holly '70, took on the job of alumni database in 1993.  Any questions or problems with the site call Carol 520.731.7302

ALUMNI'S in the Reunion Planning Business

We have a couple of SHS alumni's that are in the business of reunion planning.  Phoebe Chalk '85 owns Classicreunionsandevents.com and Sharon (Parris) Kays '74 works with Debbie, owner of Southwest Reunion Planners. 

Board Members

 Sandy Novak                President

Scott Hurlburt                Vice President   (Class of 78)

Fran Johnson                 Co-Secretary (yes Harry's wife)

Marty Jones                   Co-Secretary (ret. counselor)

Jan Boyd                       Member   (ret. faculty)

Harry Johnson                Member    FOUNDER 1992

Billy Lopez                     Member  (no espaniol)

Bob Vielledent                Member   (ret. faculty)

Dr. Phoebe Chalk           Member    (class of 85)

JackLehmkuhl                Member  (ret. faculty)

Darren Gargus              Member    (class of 88)

Donna Pierson               Member  (ret. faculty)

Scott Rumell                  Member   (class of 71)

Vince Silvaer                 Member  (class of 81)

Mike Spacone                Member   (class of 84)

Contact  cougarfoundation@cox.net   to help with special projects or become a board member.  Only four meetings a year.  www.sahuarocougarfoundation.org
(you will leave this site)  Check out board policies, calendar of events, newsletters and updates.

Sahuaro High Cougar Foundation

PO Box 18181 Tucson, AZ  85731

Awards presentation for Outstanding Students are given through the Cougar Foundation