What legacy did Betty and Jean Fairfax leave behind in Arizona? Valley 101 digs in

© Stella S. Lee, AZR Betty H. Farifax (cq)(center), an 89-year-old counselor at Central High in Phoenix, stands with freshman Casey Manues (cq)(left), principal Zachary Munoz (cq), sister Jean Fairfax, and freshman Imani Craig, after a dedication ceremony at the new Betty H. Fairfax High School in Laveen. Fairfax is the first Phoenix Union High School District employee to have a school named on her behalf. photo by Stella S. Lee/The Arizona Republic

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the story of two women who dedicated their careers and retirements to educational equity. Their names were Betty and Jean Fairfax.

Those names might sound familiar. Betty H. Fairfax High School in the Phoenix Union District is named after the oldest sister. She’s the only former educator in the district with a high school named after her.

How did that happen? What kind of legacy did the Fairfax sisters leave in Arizona?

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In this week’s episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we’re diving into their lives and how they inspired students to strive for higher education. 

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