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Oliver M. Hazen High School is a public secondary school located in the Renton Highlands of Renton, Washington, United States, in the greater Seattle area. It is a part of the Renton School District.
| Oliver M. Hazen High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1101 Hoquiam Ave NE Renton, Washington United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
| Established | 1968 |
| School district | Renton School District |
| Principal | Craig Cooper |
| Staff | 139 (2023-24)[1] |
| Teaching staff | 88 (2021-22)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,872 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.9[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Song | "Green, Gold and Blue" |
| Athletics conference | KingCo 4A |
| Mascot | Gordy the Highlander |
| Rival | Liberty |
| Newspaper | The Kilt |
| Yearbook | Lonach |
| Website | hazen |
History
editThe school was established in the Autumn of 1968. Oliver M. Hazen, for whom Hazen High School is named, served as the Renton School District Superintendent from 1936-1966. The Hazen Coat of Arms portrays Renton’s coal mining and Boeing Aerospace connections alongside the school’s dedication to excel in pride, unity and achievement.
Architecture
editThe school was built with a Cold War Institutional exterior with a Brutalist aesthetic.
Activities
editHazen has an active music and drama department. Hazen High's Divina Voce Choir placed 1st in State in 2017 (under the direction of Mr. Viles). Hazen has an extremely strong DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter. Each year, Hazen DECA members compete at the Area, State, and National Level.
Hazen came in 2nd in State in Basketball in 1972 Under Coach Miran Huckle. Hazen came in 1st State in Boys Soccer in 2007 under coach Ritch Gouk.
Hazen is home to many athletic programs, including:
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Swim
- Golf
- Track & Field
- Cross Country
- Wrestling
- Gymnastics
- Competitive Cheer
- Dance & Drill
- Baseball
- Fastpitch Softball
Notable alumni
edit- Barbara Madsen (born 1952), Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court
- Frank Reed (American football) (born 1954), football player
- Shannon Waters (Class of 1981), Survivor: Samoa
- Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (born 1999), football player
- ^ a b c d "Hazen Senior High School, Renton School District". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
External links
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