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2007-05-07

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

2006-07-28

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

For comments or donations, please contact Thomas Chung (Class of 1991)