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Hazen High School (Washington)

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

United States
Information
TypeHigh school
Established1968
School districtRenton School District
PrincipalCraig Cooper
Staff139 (2023-24)[1]
Teaching staff88 (2021-22)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,872 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.9[1]
Color(s)     
Song"Green, Gold and Blue"
Athletics conferenceKingCo 4A
MascotGordy the Highlander
RivalLiberty
NewspaperThe Kilt
YearbookLonach
Websitehazen.rentonschools.us

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

  1. ^ a b c d "Hazen Senior High School, Renton School District". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved 9 June 2022.