1979 graduate, Tracy Hilvitz-Patch, list of accomplishments began early in life. During high school, she was selected to be East's delegate to Girls' State. Equally talented in sports, she competed in tennis each year while at East.

After high school, Tracy continued to generously contribute many hours to worthy causes and garnered many service awards for her efforts. Also active in her church community in Tucson, she received the Woman of Valor award. In her professional life, she was an active member of the Tucson Downtown Development Corporation.