Posted September 25, 2026 (Revised October 5, 2026)

Congratulations to Albert Pesqueira!

             
         THS Senior                Fire Chief

Our own THS '67 classmate Albert Pesqueira is one of four alums who will be inducted into the Tucson High Badger Foundation Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 17, 2026.  

Friends, call in your reservation today so a Bunch of 1967 Badgers will be there to celebrate Al, the first in our class to receive this honor!

The other three inductees are:

Salomón Baldenegro (Class of 1965), Charles Blitzer (Class of 1962), and Stefanie Feldman (Class of 1973).

All details are included in the above flyer.  RSVP deadline is Thursday, October 8. To pay over the phone or for any questions, please call either:

Jerry Strutz (520-390-9911) or Judy Redmond (520-977-1091).

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Albert's Bio on the May Ballot:

Albert “Al” Pesqueira, Class of 1967

Fire Fighter, Captain, Battalion Chief and Assistant Chief, TUSD Substitute Teacher, TUSD School Security, TUSD Exceptional Ed Para-Professional

Albert "Al" Pesqueira is considered a distinguished alumnus of Tucson High School. Chief Pesqueira's life exemplifies the enduring values of service, leadership, and dedication to community that Tucson High instills in its students.

A lifelong Tucsonan and proud Badger, Al Pesqueira followed his siblings into Tucson High, becoming part of a multigenerational family legacy within our school community. That early foundation of service and responsibility shaped a remarkable career spanning more than four decades in public safety and civic leadership. Chief Pesqueira served the Tucson Fire Department for over 27 years, rising through the ranks to Battalion Chief and Assistant Fire Chief, before continuing his service as Assistant Chief with the Northwest Fire District. His work touched nearly every aspect of fire service emergency response, fire prevention, training, administration, and community outreach—always with a focus on protecting and educating the public.

Throughout his career, Chief Pesqueira stood on the front lines during some of Tucson's most defining and tragic moments, including the 1970 Pioneer Hotel Fire and the 2011 mass shooting.

His leadership during and after these events helped shape lasting public safety reforms and reinforced the importance of community-centered service. Beyond emergency response, he has given countless hours as a volunteer and board member for organizations dedicated to public accountability, drug abuse prevention, firefighter health, and regional fire district governance.

Notably, after completing his fire service career, Albert Pesqueira returned home to Tucson High School to serve the next generation of Badgers. As a substitute teacher, campus monitor, and now as a paraprofessional supporting students with emotional disabilities, he continues to give back daily providing stability, mentorship, and compassion to students who need it most.

Chief Pesqueira's lifelong commitment to Tucson and Tucson High represents the very best of the Badger spirit.

Friends, call in your reservation today so a Bunch of 1967 Badgers will be there to celebrate Al, the first in our class to receive this honor!

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