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The Seniors Dedicate Their Yearbook To Henry Cotton 'Write ll One Tuesday afternoon at 3:15, a tall, somber senior was walking through the West Lobby and inter- cepted Mr. Cotton. The two of them began an intense conversation about business law, various other classes, school in general, and gradually expanded the topic to ado- lescence, then life itself. Our principal didn't lecture the boy, he discussed the various points with him. Animating Henry Cotton's face were smiles, laughter, looks of surprise and seriousness. He is as diverse as the solstices, tender yet determined, possessing both a somber side and a sense of humor, thriving on controver- sy while keeping the state's largest high school unified, granting freedom yet exercising control. Mr. Cotton truly is a man for all seasons. Exelmplifying how a man can, with talent and determination, mold his environment is Henry Cotton and the reputation he's built for Cherry Creek High School. If this school is a successful molding of many beliefs, strengths, and personalities, it is because Mr. Cotton feels that great strength lies in the blending of differences into a unified, but well-rounded whole. What l like best about this school, he confessed, is its diversity. We have all kinds of students, and the differences apply to the faculty too. We have teachers everywhere on the spectrum, from an instructor who's methods may be a little unconventional to someone more traditional ...
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's--.., Influencing an institution by expanding on a belief is a unique ability that Henry Cotton possesses, he creates a free environ- l ment that allows people to work and study in their own fashion, I with their own style. When Hank first came here, the school wasn't an embarrassment, but it wasn't nationally recognized as outstanding. He organized it and hired strong, varied teachers and let them go about their business, he let them teach without his interference. commented one Faculty member. He gives us freedom and lets us be our own person, yet he is such a friendly man that we don't feel cut off from him or from other kids, so we act responsibly. said senior, Pat Brinker. Even though Mr. Cotton has been controversial in his beliefs and policies, he runs a high school that continues to produce. Cherry Creek consistently scores higher than the national and district averages on tests, i.e. the 11th grade test results we received this fall. Over 80 percent of our students continue on to college after graduation, and the list of Creek's accomplishments since Mr. Cotton's arrival, goes on and on. The achievements are evidence of Henry Cotton's dedication to his craft and staff. lt's hard to separate Henry as a person from Henry as a principal because of his caring attitude, he's always there when we need him. We the class of 1987 proudly and enthusias- tically dedicate our yearbook to you, for, whether winter, spring, summer or fall, you make a difference. I
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