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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.
History
The 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
The school was built with a Cold War Institutional exterior with a Brutalist aesthetic.
Activities
Hazen 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
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
References
External links
Official website