Hazen High School

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Oliver M. Hazen High School
Location
1101 Hoquiam Ave NE
Renton, WA

USA
Information
School district Renton School District
Principal Sue Beeson
Type Senior High School
Athletics conference Seamount League
Mascot Gordy the Highlander
Color(s) Green, Gold, and blue
Established 1968
Information (425) 204-4200
Homepage

Hazen High School is a secondary school located in the Renton Highlands of Renton, Washington near the greater Seattle area.

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[edit] History

Oliver M. Hazen, for whom Hazen High School is named, served as the Renton School District Superintendent from 1936-1966. HHS first opened its doors to students in 1968.

[edit] Academics

[edit] Athletics

The Highlander was adopted as Hazen’s mascot with the colors green, gold and blue to further represent the new school. The Highland Clan sported green, gold and blue Gordon tartans on everything from cheerleader, basketball, and drill team uniforms to Gordy, the Scottish mascot painted on the gym wall. Hazen is part of the Seamount league and has three main rivals, the Lindbergh High School Eagles, the Renton High School Indians and the nearby Liberty High School Patriots from Issaquah. Hazen has won a total of 4 state championships (one in Boy's Swimming, Girl's Soccer, Hazen's Drill and Pom, and most recently Boy's Soccer[citation needed].

[edit] Activities

Hazen High's Choirs have also placed in the top few in state in recent years[citation needed].

[edit] Notable Alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ BASIC CANDIDATE INFORMATION. The Municipal League of King County. Retrieved on 21 Jan 2008.

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