Highland High School - Sting Yearbook (Thornton, CO)

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BESIDES, I'M TERRIBLY CUTE!” Mr. Ted Polilo enjoys an early morning game of lennis as a pari of his weekly exercise. As a father of eight and principal of Highland, he is a very busy man. but he always seems to find time to stay in shape. He enjoys sports, particularly tennis, and loves yardwork. Mr. Polito has been with School District One for nineteen years. He spent eight of these years teaching math and social studies. He also served as assistant principal at John Dewey Junior High for one year and was the administrative assistant to the superintendent for a year and a half. Mr. Po-lito came to Highland as principal in 1970. Since then, both he and Highland have undergone a great many of changes. When Mr. Polito first came to Highland, there was no grass in front of the building, there was no swimming pool, no vocational wing, not even an auditorium. But through the years, as Highland grew, these features and many more were developed. One of the biggest changes of all. however, has been just recently, when the front of the building was landscaped. The trees and bushes added a lot of life to the building and Mr. Polito is very pleased: “I get kick out of looking out there!” The 1980-81 school year has brought many changes to Highland, including the diversion from the 6 set schedule to the entirely new 7 set schedule. This system seems to be working out well for everyone. Mr. Polito is also happy with this system: he said. I like it. it adds a little variety and flexibility for the students. Taking a look at the student body. Mr. Polito commented that I think it’s changed but not for better or for the worse. The kids were not as likely to follow orders in the ‘60 s — Kids have really 'mellowed out!” He also stated that. Right now. I am more comfortable with student rapport than anything else ... besides. I'm terribly cute!” Mr. Polito believes that everyone should Start each day with the philosophy. 'I don’t expect things to go smoothly.' We should all demand the right to make mistakes.” He also feels strongly about Treating people the way you want them to treat you.” To the students of Highland High. Mr. Polito is a good principal, a good leader, but most of all. a good friend. 144

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HAWLEY’S HOBBY There are many new people here at Highland for the 1980-81 school year, and one of these is Associate Principal Mr. Joseph Hawley. Mr. Hawley has been with District one for twenty-two years. In 1958, he spent his first year teaching sixth grade. To finish out that year and another full year, he moved to the newly opened Monterrey Elementary School, once again teaching the sixth grade. Then, in 1962. Mr. Hawley advanced to the position principal at Monterrey and stayed through 1975. From there, he moved back to Bertha Heid as principal though the spring of 1979. He was then transferred to the administration building last year and worked within the whole district. Now. for his twenty-third year, he is with our school as an associate to the principal. Mr. Hawley is highly impressed with the student body here at Highland. Although he feels. I can't come in and have people accept me. it takes time.” he still knows that students respect him and feel comfortable with him. One of the Hawley enjoys is tennis. For exercise in leisure time. Mr. Hawley plays tennis, camps and fishes. Mr. Hawley has a broad outlook for the future. He feels confident in himself and the student body. The motto that he lives by helps him to feel this way: Every human being has dignity and should be treated accordingly!” ON THE RUN Some people say that nice guys come only once in every dozen. That may be so. but Highland is blessed with three and one with of them is Mr. Billy Hufford. In his thirteenth year in the district. Mr. Hufford accepted the position as assistant principal here at Highland. In the past, he has been in charge of coordination for special students, which he really loved, but I always wanted to be at the high school level, that was my goal in life. now it seems, he has reached his goal. Mr. Hufford's job at Highland is mainly enforcing the new attendance policy and handling the disciplinary measures needed in areas where correction is mandatory. Mr. Hufford also assists the principal. Mr. Polito. and schedules events. In the past. Mr. Hufford would travel from building to building within the district. Now he must stay in one building and he feels that is a big adjustment. He feels welcome by the students and is happy. For enjoyment. Mr. Hufford has many hobbies. One of his main hobbies is coordinator for the Special Olympics. As a ten year veteran of the program, he feels that it is very rewarding. He is state basketball and track coach for the special athletes and loves every minute of it. Other hobbies are making things out of wood, riding horses and running daily. Mr. Hufford is a sentimental man. He has always remembered what his brother told him long ago. I cried because I had no shoes until I saw someone who had no feet. I guess that is really how I feel.” he says. Mr. Hufford believes Everyone should think positive and live a full and happy life.” 145