2012 Year in Pictures: Arizona Daily Star

Robert and Genevieve Brechtel, center, share a kiss after renewing their wedding vows during an annual celebratory Mass on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at St. Augustine Cathedral. The Brechtels have been married for 66 years.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Buena sophomores cheer as their float passes by the stands during homecoming at the Tucson High vs. Buena High School football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Buena won 45-42.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Buena linebacker Thomas Romack, 6, grabs the jersey of Tucson receiver Markell Simmons during the first quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Tucson's Markell Simmons, 5, tries to slip around Buena's Thomas Romack during the first quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Tucson's Markell Simmons, 5, takes to the outside during a first-quarter run during the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Tucson quarterback Cam Volk trots into the end zone ahead of Buena's Adarius Blake during the first quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Buena's Thomas Romack gets tackled just short of the goal line by Tucson's Markell Simmons, bottom, and Clay Branton during the first quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Tucson's Marcos Bowser, 30, and Cody Hart jar the ball loose from Buena's TJ Palmore during the second quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Tucson receiver Levi Wallace, 4, dodges a tackle from Buena's Chris Goss during the second quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Buena running back Dominique Drake, 26, runs ahead of Tucson's Alex Wellington, 75, during the third quarter of the Tucson High vs. Buena high school football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Buena running back Dominique Drake, left, scores a third-quarter touchdown ahead of Tucson's Levi Wallace during the Tucson High vs. Buena High School football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Sierra Vista Buena, 45, Tucson, 42

Buena junior Debora Townsend puts a blue handprint on Ian Emrie before the Tucson High vs. Buena High School football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins, right, lunges through James Fulwood, left, and the South Carolina defense for a touchdown during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona defensive lineman Sione Tuihalamaka (91) pressures South Carolina State quarterback Richard Cue during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona receiver Johnny Jackson (30) runs after a third-quarter reception ahead of South Carolina State's Steven Murphy during the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

South Carolina State quarterback Richard Cue uncorks a pass during the first quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona's Jared Baker (23) tries to break free from South Carolina State's Reggie Owens, right, during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) runs into the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown during the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona quarterback Matt Scott scrambles from South Carolina State's Justin Hughes during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) runs through South Carolina State's Joe Thomas during a first-quarter run at the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday.

Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football

Arizona receiver Tyler Slavin (11) tries for extra yardage after a catch in front of South Carolina State's Mason Harris during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Daniel Jenkins (3) gets tackled for a loss by Oklahoma State's James Castleman, bottom, and Justin Gilbert (4) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) breaks free on a fourth quarter touchdown run during the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) scores on a fourth quarter touchdown run during the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) manages to keep the play alive during the fourth quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Tucson Ariz. The Wildcats won 59-38.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez, left, shakes hands with Oklahoma City head coach Mike Gundy after the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) celebrates with teammate Chris Merrill (71) after the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Austin Hill (29) leaps for a catch ahead of Oklahoma State's Brodrick Brown (19) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) celebrates his third quarter touchdown with teammates Chris Putton (62) and Austin Hill (29) during the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona kicker John Bonano, right, celebrates a second quarter field goal of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) runs through the Oklahoma State defense for a touchdown during the third quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Oklahoma State's Nigel Nicholas, left, and Ryan Robinson sack Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Richard Morrison, right, drops a pass as Oklahoma State's Lavocheya Cooper defends during the first quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Tyler Slavin strains for extra yardage after a first quarter reception during of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Richard Morrison, left, hauls in a first quarter touchdown pass over Oklahoma State's Shaun Lewis during the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Oklahoma State running back Jeremy Smith (31) tries to cut around Arizona's Jonathan McKnight during the first quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey makes a cut during the first quarter of the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Oklahoma State college football

Arizona's Richard Morrison, left, hauls in a first quarter touchdown pass over Oklahoma State's Shaun Lewis during the University of Arizona vs. Oklahoma State football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Toledo quarterback Austin Dantin throws a pass during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Toledo's Jermaine Robinson, right, returns an interception during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona quarterback Matt Scott hands off to running back Ka'Deem Carey during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona quarterback Matt Scott rolls out of the pocket during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona reciever Dan Buckner, left, runs into a swarm of Toledo defenders during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins celebrates after the University of Arizona beat Toledo 24-17 in overtime at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona's Austin Hill hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona's Jake Fischer and Marquis Flowers come together to tackle Toledo's Terrance Owens during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Toledo's David Fluellen, left, runs in for a touchdown during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona vs. Toledo college football

Arizona's Dan Buckner drags Toledo's Dan Molls, 32, and Keith Suggs, right, during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Toledo football game at Arizona Stadium.