No. 279: John Stenson

The ButteCast with Bill Foley · Jul 24, 2025 · 1h 23m

Some of you known him as John Stenson, musician in iconic Butte bands like Uncle Mary, King Friday and the Berkeley Pits. Others know him as Mr. Stenson, history teacher at East Middle School and now Butte High School.

Some might even know him as “Johnny Blackout,” a defensive back on Butte High’s 1991 State championship football team.

Once again, he will be known as “Coach Stenson.” Butte High hired Stenson to take over as head coach of girls’ flag football program. His hire was made official by the Butte School Board Monday night.

It will not be John’s first coaching job. He coached junior…