Twelve Hazen High School students were recognized as Outstanding Seniors by Renton School Board members at its recent meeting.

Hazen High principal John Kniseley introduced the 12 students as an exceptionally talented group of young people who have received numerous individual honors, succeeded in the classroom, served their community and represented Hazen High School with poise and honor.

Students were selected based on their academic achievement, leadership, co-curricular involvement, citizenship and character, community service and contributions to their classmates and 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.

The students recognized the following teachers: Cathy Ames, Atanas Atanassov, Diane Dobson, Kerri Dowd, Christi Florance, Mandy Fullerton, Rosemary Leifer, Marybeth Mayzak, Dr. Paul Muckerheide, Sharon Olson, Michelle Raece and Lyle Summers.