Hazen High School - Lonach Yearbook (Renton, WA)

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Fil Mr. Hash, Hazen's vice-principal, talks over the Homecoming edition ofthe newspaper with Anne Hansen, Managing editor. fall, winter, sprin g Mr. Suzick, our other vice-principal, looks over the student body finances. He is in charge of student ac- tivities. This year found Renton School dis- trict facing those problems and con- cerns which faced school districts throughout the nation. Before the actual school year began there was a dispute over teacher wages for the coming year. Anxious to reduce district debts, the school board clashed with the REA and their demands for in- creased teacher wages. Only after an im- passe committee was formed were these differences resolved and with them the threat ofa teacher strike. However, wage disputes were not the only problems which plagued Hazen. There were the obvious drug and tru- ancy problems. New policies, directed to the school administration, by Super- intendent Dr. Bewley, called for strict- er student control. At a PTA meeting during the first quarter these policies were discussed by Dr. Bewley, Mr. O'Brien, principal, and vice-principals, Mr. Hash and Mr. Suzick. In general, the tenor of this meeting was that of optimism W even though problems did exist, there were other brighter aspects of Hazen. Specifically speaking, those aspects which were mentioned included modern teaching aids, well-equipped resource areas, and a modemistic approach to teaching. Perhaps Dr. Bewley echoed the feelings of many when he said, We should be very proud of our schools. It was on this optimistic note that the Hazen administration and the Renton school board worked for the betterment of Hazen. Difficult to put to words is an under- standing of the work achieved by these two factions. Certainly their job was not an easy one, but one for which they deserve a special thanks. As of yet unmentioned are those people who were responsible for the scholastic education of Hazen students. These people were the teach ers. To attempt to portray their ability and effectiveness as teachers would not easily be accomplished. Such a matter is impractical to measure. Not doubted, though, was the appar- ent fact that there were many interested and fineteachers at Hazen. This contention can best be supported by the quotes which appear on the follow- ing pages. It is hoped that these quotes will pro- vide an interesting method of portray- ing to some extent the Hazen teaching staffof 1970-71. H

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if l . . Y T' F age ilkw , ,,., .N '5 if , ii K 2 'N 'Ni' ,C T K Mr. 0'Brien, Hazen's principal, takes time to reflect over the first Besides being our principal, Mr. O'Brien takes time off from his daily routine to three years of Hazen's history. Dr. Bewley is the Renton School District Superintendent. lO enjoy his favorite spare-time activity, salmon lishing. Administration keeps school alive ffiilg' syifi E ...W een-Q The School Board, pictured at an informal meeting, are: Bill Johnson, Myrtle Qlymer,Dr.Jack Priebe, Barbara Lally, and Roger Lewis.

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Our English teachers are humang they take the time to listen. Better friends could not be found. Stop by sometime and find out for yourself-the welcome sign is always theref, Mr. Mitsui The nature of his subject gives the English teacher an advantage. From sympathetically listening to his students speak and thoughtfully reading what they write, he has that unique opportunity to be part of each student's life, if only for a year. Happy is the teacher who has the privilege ofinfluencing a life. M r. Lon gwell Mr. Mitsui, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Baruffi, and Miss Callaghan take timeto use Hazen's libraryfacilities. 4 i 4 .yt . Dr. Vukov, Dept. Head, talks with Mr. Longwell, a ninth gradelanguage arts teacher. QZM 5 f j ,fi g M wif g 5 M Miss Disotell, ninth grade L.A. teacher, is caught during lunchtime. Mr. Quinn smiles BIG for the camera. Mr. Henry, who teaches language arts l, is found concentrating inten ly.