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To the classes of 1959-1964 Ralph Lazo, a former teacher and counselor at Monroe HS was also the only non-Japanese internee of a Japanese internment camp in World War II. As a Mexican American, he interned himself in the Manzanar internment camp as a protest to the treatment of Japanese Americans at the time. While at Monroe Mr. Lazo taught Spanish and Homeroom and he was a counselor. Mr. Lazo passed on in 1991; his story still largely unknown outside of those internees he lived with. Several producers at Fox Sports learned of Mr. Lazo last year, and we have set out to tell this extraordinary story. Now we are trying to piece his life story together. It's been a slow labor of love, but gradually we have learned much about this kind but secretive man. Now, more than ever, we feel his is a story that need be told. We are looking for people who may remember Mr. Lazo - students or other faculty during that time, who may be able to tell us of their memories of him during his tenure at Monroe. Any story or tidbit of information would be most helpful. Please contact Paul Durant at 310-444-8531 or at showa41@netscape.net. Thank you Paul Durant Producer "Going to Camp" 310-444-8531 witerice@charter.net
I am currently the Head Football Coach at Monroe and our beloved track coach Dean Balzarat is finally stepping down and retiring in June of 2007. I want to honor him at one of the home football games this season. I am looking for anyone who ran for Dean and would be intrested in attending the event please e-mail me. Please include in your e-mail year, sport, any great stories about Dean. I will keep everyone updated! The school# is (818) 892-4311 Ext 359 Thank You Don Senegal Head Football Coach Email: donusc42@aol.com
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