October 2018
Brooklyn Thomas, 4, shows off her masterpiece at Red Mountain Library’s Pirate Playtime.
Young Marines invited to Mountain View freshman defies participate in Pearl Harbor events odds to honor late brother By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
By Zach Alvira When Tyson Henry was a youngster, it was clear he was going to be in the military. “It started with me running around my neighborhood, acting like a little Army guy,” said Henry with a laugh. “My mom spoke to me and said I needed to be informed so I didn’t offend or scare the neighbors.” Therein started Henry’s pursuit. He saw the Young Marines in a parade and researched the group. The Mountain View High School senior, who now lives in Gilbert, began attending their Tuesday night meetings.
Young Marine Tyson Henry attends Mountain View High School. (Photos courtesy Dawn Henry)
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Collin Curtis attends 6 a.m. practices just like everybody else on the Mountain View High freshman football team. On Wednesdays, he arrives at school sporting his game jersey, representing the football program the best way he can. On Wednesday nights, Collin runs onto Jesse Parker Field, named after the legendary Mountain View coach who passed away in 2017.
Mountain View freshman football coach Bill Roberts (right) calls Collin Curtis “an inspiration to this team and a great teammate.” (Photo by Zach Alvira)
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