School renovation
This photo in the Tombstone Epitaph on September 7, 1961 shows the renovation of the Tombstone High School surveyed by Superintendent James Clark and Ben Ridge.
1962 high school grad awards
At the fortieth Tombstone High School commencement, 30 seniors graduated, according to this June 7, 1962 article in the Tombstone Epitaph. Patricia Ordonez was the valedictorian, and Betty White was the salutatorian. Nancy Meloa was given the DAR good citizen award and also won the faculty’s scholastic award.
Huachuca City Lions Club
This photo in the January 14, 1965 issue of the Tombstone Epitaph shows Huachuca City Lions Club members reclaiming a Lions’ bell that had been taken in Tombstone.
School bus accident
Tragedy was averted and only minor injuries were sustained when a Tombstone school us was hit by a car, according to this April 1, 1965 Tombstone Epitaph article. The car ran a stop sign and blinking red light at an intersection in Huachuca City.
Wool contest
This article in the Tombstone Epitaph tells about two Tombstone high school students, Brenda Phillips and Jackie Pitts, who won first and second prizes in the senior division of the district wood contest. All entries were made of 100% American manufactured woolen fabric.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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