Tempe High School Hall of Fame

Calling all Tempe High School Alumni!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of memories, laughter, and reconnecting with old friends at the Tempe High School Ring of Honor induction banquet! The Ring of Honor inductees are as follows:
• William "Bill" Tafoya, Class of '66
• Tim McBurney, Class of '67
• Michael Poole, Class of '76
• Dawn (Scott) Oliphant, Class of '90
This is an event you won't want to miss, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 9th at 5:00 PM at the Arizona Heritage Center.
Hurry, seats are limited! Make sure to secure your spot by registering now at www.onceabuffalo.org before we sell out!
We're also on the lookout for sponsors to make this event even more special. If you or your business would like to contribute or donate, please reach out to Tom Ohmart at [email protected]. Your support will be greatly appreciated!
Spread the word, tag your friends, and let's make this a night to remember! Can't wait to see you there!

Go Buffs!

The Buffalo Roundup is October 19th at Bogey's on Rural & Guadalupe. This is an "all class" reunion. All classes are welcome and encouraged to attend. Donations to the Buffalo Foundation are very much appreciated. Your generous donations allow The Buffalo Foundation to sponsor Tempe High School teachers, students, academic clubs, team sports as well as the Buffalo Roundup!!

The Buffalo Classic golf tournament is filling quickly, if you would like to play, please visit our website and register now!!!
We are also looking for additional title and hole sponsors.

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THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Jillian Haefs – CLASS OF 2000
Badminton & Track and Field
2-year State Championship tournament qualifier – Badminton
2-year State Championship qualifier High Jump
Congratulations Jillian!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Ed Yeager – CLASS OF 1976
Football & Baseball
Football – Named All Conference East Valley Line Backer/Guard - 1976
All State honorable mention Line Backer – 1976
Baseball – Named All Conference East Valley, All state outfielder and AAA South All-Star – 1975
Baseball coach – Tempe High School, ASU, SMCC, Scottsdale CC, NBC National Coach of the year 1990
Congratulations Ed!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
James “Jim” Shinn – CLASS OF 1987
Football & Track and Field
Member of 1987 State Championship Runner-up track and field team
State Runner up 110 meter and 300 meter hurdles; School Record 110 meter hurdles – 1987
Qualified for 3 events in Arizona State Track and Field Championships – 110m and 300 meter hurdles and 4X400 meter relay. – 1987
Appointment to West Point Academy – Football, led nation in interceptions
Named outstanding athlete in 3 games playing college football for Army
Congratulations James!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Lee Schrack – CLASS OF 1990
Football and Basketball
Quarterback of Co-state Championship football team, Nationally Ranked
Broke 13 year losing streak to McClintock High School
Basketball – Forward, State Championship Runner-up team 1990
Played football for Mesa Community College
Awarded Scholarship to Boise State – Played Football 93-94, Big Sky Champions, National 1-AA Runner Up
Player of the Game National Semi-Final against Marshall
Congratulations Lee!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Barbara Tischler (Palais) – CLASS of 1988
Cross-Country and Track and Field
Cross-Country – Team Captain 1986 and 1987
All-City 1985 and 1987, All Division 1985, 1986, 1987
All State 1985, 2nd in Divisional Championship 1985
Track and Field – School Record 3200 meter Run 1986
Divisional Champion 3200 meter Run 1986, 8th Place in State Championship
Divisional Championship, 3rd place 1985
All City 3200 meter run 1986 and 1987
Congratulations Barbara!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Anthony Rivas – CLASS OF 2004
Cross-Country, Soccer and Track and Field
Cross-Country – First Team East Sky Region 2001, 2002, 2003
Cross-Country - Team Captain 2003, 2004 – 4 Regional Titles 2000-2004
Soccer – 4A State Honorable mention, All City 2004, Team Captain 2003, 2004
Track - 4X800 Region Champion, 3200 meter city and region Champion
Track – 1600 meter state qualifier
Participated in Cross-country at Gateway Community College and Soccer at Mesa Community College
Congratulations Anthony!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Bishop “Jay” Lister – CLASS OF 1987
Football, Basketball & Track and Field
State championship qualifier 100 Meters
Divisional Championship runner-up High Jump, school record 6’9.75”
Member of 1987 State Championship Runner-up track and field team
Basketball – All State honorable mention, Guard 1986
Football team captain, Special Teams Player of the year – 1987
Played football at Grambling State University
Played Basketball and Track and field at Central Arizona College
Congratulations Bishop!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
John Jackson – CLASS OF 1966
Golf
3rd in State Championship 1965
4 year golfer at ASU, All-American junior year
1969 USGA National Public Links Champion
PGA Tour 1976 & 1977
Played in 7 PGA Championship tournaments, 2 US Opens, PGA Senior Championships and US Senior Open Championship
Arizona Golf Hall of Fame and Southwest Section PGA Hall of Fame inductee
Congratulations John!!!

THS HALL OF FAME 2019
Athlete Profile
Thaddeus “TJ” Hill
Track and Field
4-year state qualifier 200 meter sprint and 4X100 meter relay
Regional & City Runner-up 200 meter sprint
Member of 1987 State Championship Runner-up track and field team
Congratulations Thaddeus!!!