2025 Arizona Historymakers Announcement Event

Historymakers Co-Chairs Diana Smith and Diane Smith welcomed 2025 Arizona Historymakers.

Historical League members, Historymakers family and friends were enthusiastic, enjoying the time to visit with the honorees who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona.

Credit to Colleen Katz for photos; Cathy Shumard and Jolynn Clarke for identifying all of them.

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native    Americans

JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s 

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

NHDAZ West Region Competition at Northwest Christian Academy March 1

 Judging for NHDAZ is serious business but these Historical League members made it lots of fun as well. Thanks to Cathy Shumard (who recruited many of the judges), Pat Faur, Katie Tovar, Sharon Scalise, Diana and Dave Smith for their volunteer time.

At West Regions NHD competition, they enjoyed working with the students: the interviews, the documentaries, the exhibits, websites, papers and performances.

From friendly smiles at 7 am with coffee, bagels and introductions, to presentations, interviews, judging, sandwiches and awards; Dr. Kristen Rex, Leonard Moody and Emily Hahn made sure the day went smoothly. Every detail was covered.

AHS Chief Education Officer Dr. Kristen Rex

NHDAZ Co-ordinator Leonard Moody gives instructions to judges

AHS Education Curator Emily Hahn

 

 It takes a village and the Historical League provided judges, welcoming table and general all-around-helpers for the West Region NHDAZ competition.

Welcome table: Historical League volunteers Ruth McLeod, Tobe Daum, Caroline Bissell

Excited, nervous, enthusiastic and smart . . . these students did a fabulous job today at NHD West Regions competitions. Youth 4-5th grade. Junior 6-8th grade. Senior 9-12th grade. Below are a few pictures. Congratulations to all.

Ethan Tsay Sr. Indiv. Website: A Toxic Legacy - 
Uranium Mining in the Navajo Nation

Ashton Andrade

Kelsie Dennison, Briseis Johnson

Zen Davlin

Elana Woodward

Viha Chilumula

AHS Postcard Winners 2025

The Historical League is proud to support this program. Dr. Kristen Rex does a wonderful job and we enjoy providing volunteers, funding, materials as we encourage 3rd graders to learn about Arizona History

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 Congratulations to 2025 Arizona Historymakers - Recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona are:

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native    Americans

JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s 

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

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2025 Arizona Historymakers Announced

Welcoming the latest group of 2025 Historymakers, Historical League members, family and friends greeted them at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park on February 19.

Recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona are:

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native Americans

JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

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The Historical League announced its latest class of Historymakers, recognizing seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to society and the growth of Arizona.

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We are thrilled to congratulate the 2025 Historymakers, an esteemed group of Arizonans recognized by HistoricalLeague.org for their lasting contributions to our state. A special salute to our esteemed Trustee, Sharon Harper, and her husband, Dr. Oliver Harper, for their unwavering dedication to enhancing our community. Their leadership and commitment continue to inspire us all.