Affton High School Honors Outstanding Athletes

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, Affton High School invited six outstanding athletes back to their alma mater to recognize their achievements. Honorees include:

  • Christopher Cox, #77 Football, Class of 1983
  • Esmond Ford, Wrestling, Class of 2009
  • Markus Golden, #2 Football, Class of 2009
  • Julie (Hacker) Buehne, #34 Basketball, Class of 1985
  • Cheyenne Hoerr, Track & Field, Class of 2012
  • Kevin Jackson, #6 Football, Class of 1987

"You have risen to levels of success starting with your time here at Affton High School, and take that knowledge, ambition, and commitment to success to the next level in life. We celebrate the history and traditions of the past in the ways we advise, coach, and encourage the students currently at AHS," said Dr. Deann Myers, Affton High School principal, during the ceremony. "Your story will be shared with each of our students as a beacon of light to follow into their own version of future endeavors. We at AHS are proud beyond measure of the legacy you have left in our hands."

The jerseys of each honoree are displayed at Affton High School, along with a plaque detailing the accomplishments of the athlete. At the ceremony, these displays were unveiled. Click here for a photo album of the event. Our thanks to Cindy's Photos for capturing this event!

Christopher Cox, #77 Football, Class of 1983

  • National High School Athletic Coaches Association: Football All-America, 1982
  • ADIDAS All-American Football Team, 1982

Esmond Ford, Wrestling, Class of 2009

  • 130 Pound Weight Class Champion,  2008
  • 130 Pound Weight Class Champion,  2009

Markus Golden, #2 Football, Class of 2009

  • Suburban East Player Of The Year, 2009
  • 2008-2009 AP All-State 1st Team 
  • Citrus Bowl MVP, 2015
  • Arizona Cardinals: 2015 NFL Draft

Julie (Hacker) Buehne, #34 Basketball, Class of 1985

  • Affton High School State Basketball Team, 1985
  • National High School Athletic Coaches Association: Girls Basketball All-America, 1985

Cheyenne Hoerr, Track & Field, Class of 2012

  • State Titles, 2012: 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, 100 Meter High Hurdles, and 300 Meter Low Hurdles

Kevin Jackson, #6 Football, Class of 1987

  • Featured in Scholastic Coach Magazine
  • ADIDAS All-American Football Team, 1987