High school class history - 1939
This page from the 1939 Tombstone High School yearbook tells about the history of the senior class that year.
Included in this class were Elaine Costello (Sulger), who would become the first Huachuca City postmistress, and David Sulger, who would be the first mayor of Huachuca City. Elaine and her sister Evelyn had been in the same class since first grade.
High school calendar events - 1939
This page from the 1939 Tombstone High School yearbook shows calendar events for the year. Events include a senior ditch day in the Chiricahua Mountains.
Tombstone high school junior varsity cheerleaders - 1985
The 1985 Tombstone High School junior varsity cheerleaders
From left to right: Junior Castillo, Susan Howard, Regina Escapule, Esther Gaskill
Tombstone high school varsity cheerleaders - 1985
The 1985 Tombstone High School varsity cheerleaders
Top row: Nick Smith, Lynn McGriff, Michelle Ellserry
Front row: Antonette Borer, Jaime Lorez, Alisha Mayes
Tombstone homecoming - 1969
This photo shows football players entering the stadium for the 1969 Tombstone High School homecoming game. The yellow jacket is the school's mascot. Antelope High School was the opposing team. The cheerleaders in this picture are Dawn Kessler and Trudy Farr.
Basketball score sheet - 1969
This is a score sheet from a 1969 high school basketball game between Tombstone and Florence. Tombstone lost the game 58-60.
Accession book - 1937
This is a page from a 1937 accession book from Tombstone High School. Before computers, accession books were used to keep track of books acquired by the library.
Student records - 1916-18
This is a page from a handwritten student records book from 1916-18. The records include student information, classes, and grades.
Student records - 1913-15
This is a page from a handwritten student records book from 1913-15. The records include student information, classes, and grades.
Program for the dedication of the new Tombstone High School - 2006
This is the program for the dedication ceremony for the new Tombstone High School, which was held on April 22, 2006. Among the speakers at this event was Huachuca City mayor George Nerhan.
Fact sheet for new Tombstone High School
This fact sheet describes the new Tombstone High School building, which was completed in 2006. It includes a floor plan and details about the architects, contractors, construction cost, and design.
Plaque at Tombstone High School history museum
This plaque tells about the museum at Tombstone High School. It is located in the new high school library and houses various historical artifacts from the school.
The original Tombstone High School was constructed in 1922 and was open until 2006, when the school moved. Under the leadership of teacher Mary Perez, a museum of items, in which this is housed, was created to preserve the history of the old building.
Wooden furniture from old Tombstone High School
This filing cabinet and storage hutch is from the old Tombstone High School. It is now in the new high school library and houses various historical artifacts from the school.
The original Tombstone High School was constructed in 1922 and was open until 2006, when the school moved. Under the leadership of teacher Mary Perez, a museum of items, in which this is housed, was created to preserve the history of the old building.
School furniture from old Tombstone High School
This old desk and storage hutch is from the old Tombstone High School. It is now in the new high school library and houses various historical artifacts from the school.
The original Tombstone High School was constructed in 1922 and was open until 2006, when the school moved. Under the leadership of teacher Mary Perez, a museum of items, in which this is housed, was created to preserve the history of the old building.
Card catalog
This old wooden card catalog is from the old Tombstone High School. Before computers, card catalogs were used in libraries to keep track of the books in stock.
The original Tombstone High School was constructed in 1922 and was open until 2006, when the school moved. Under the leadership of teacher Mary Perez, a museum of items, in which this is housed, was created to preserve the history of the old building.
Relay race baton - 1940
This wooden relay race baton commemorates the Tombstone High School's first place at the conference and state 880 relay race in 1940. The time was 1 minute 36.9 seconds. The coach was J.B. Wisdom. On the team were T. Castro, L. Schrader, R. Escalante, and L. Martins.
Wooden football chart - 1937
This wooden board shows the plays in a Nov. 20, 1937 high school football game between Tombstone High School and Bisbee High School. The final score was Tombstone 19 to Bisbee 7. The coach was Joe B. Wisdom. On the team was David Sulger who would become the first mayor of Huachuca City.
Wooden nickel from RP's Roundup Bar
This is a free drink token from RP's Roundup Bar, located at 1000 Arizona Ave. on Highway 90. The establishment was approximately 3000 square feet and operated as a country western bar. In its early days, well drinks were 75 cents and beers were 35 cents.
RP’s Roundup Bar was opened by Bobbie Pratt (Williams) in 1979. Pratt later opened BJ’s Cantina located where Dusk Till Dawn was more recently.
Martha Montevallo interview - October 21, 2019
This is a 45 min. 35 sec. video of an interview with S. Martha Montevallo in her home. At age 97, Ms. Montevallo reflects on her coming to Huachuca City, her time in the WACs in World War II, raising her children, and her early days in Huachuca City. This interview was recorded on October 22, 2019.
(All content and interviews contained on this site are as supplied by the contributors. They have not been fact checked and do not represent the views of the Town of Huachuca City.)
Nerhan press release
This press release from the Town of Huachuca City was sent out after the passing of George Nerhan in September, 2018.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. He was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.