Hazen High School honors top grads at school board meeting

May 23, 2007— Hazen High School students were recognized as Outstanding Seniors at the May 23 school board meeting. Principal Sue Beeson introduced the 12 students as an exceptional group who are representative of the greater student body at Hazen.

The students were presented as a multi-talented group that carried a full and varied academic schedule rich with athletics, activities and fine arts, throughout their senior year; are successful in the classroom; active in the community and in service organizations; and reflect what is best about Hazen High School.

Students spoke briefly during the presentation about what made them successful in school and motivated them in their personal life. They recognized their parents in attendance, acknowledged friendships with other students and honored teachers as “Most Inspirational.”

Hazen High School’s Outstanding Seniors are:
Melissa Conlin
David Hudson
Maya Hamanishi
Catherine Kieu
Carl Hayden
Karl Leingang
Katie Hancock
Curtis Lo
Madison Herman
Matthew Medzegian
Anne Hinckley
Patrick Wong

Teachers recognized by students as “Most Inspirational” are:
Cathy Ames, Karen Q. Jones, Susan Cowan, Marybeth Mayzak, Barbara Davidoff, Dave Niimi, Kerri Dowd, Jeff Porter, Ben Graeber, Bryn Sutton, Sharon Huvinen and Helene Tate

Black River and Sartori schools will present their Outstanding Seniors at the June 13 Board meeting.