A written history of Hillsboro created by Henry Elementary School students led by teacher Mary Stafford. The written history is based on oral history interviews conducted by the class.
A transcript of an oral history of Olga Acuna on teaching at Century High School. Olga Acuña is the ESL coordinator at Century High School. The interview covers her involvement in the ESL program and information about the program in general.
A transcript of an oral history of Orville Alleman on the construction of Century High School. Orville Alleman was the director of facilities maintenance for the school district., and He played a key role in the design and construction of Century High School, starting in 1990-1991. Nikki Squire and Stan Miller were the school board administrators at that time.
A transcript of an oral histroy of Keith Allen on the planning of Century High School. Keith Allen is a publications facility teacher who was on the planning team for Century High School. He taught previously at Glencoe High School and Thomas. The interview covers his input on the design of the publications area and the school in general. Mr. Allen explains that he personally, feels that the design of the school is flexible to meet demands.
A transcript of an oral history of Ed Bear on the planning of Century High School. Ed Bear was teaching at Hillsboro high school when he applied to be on the planning team for Century High School. The team was democratic and encouraged to be creative and brainstorm.
A transcript of an oral history of Ed Bear and Mrs. Carnes on the current year at Century High School. Mrs. Carnes came to Century High School in 1998 and has taught Integrated Science, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology and Health Services. At the time of the interview, she and Mr. Bear were working to develop curriculum for Health Services CAm. Mr. Bear was on the original planning team and has taught health, science, soccer and track. Both were on the Site Council. Many teachers and seniors were stressed as a result of the cut school days. The two both expressed hope that the Legistlature would rethink Measure 5 after the failure of Measure 28.
A transcript of an oral history of Fabi Pemble-Belkin on her experiences as a student at Century High School. Fabi Pemble-Belkin was a student at Century High School when it first opened for the 1997-1998 school year. He came from J. B. Thomas Junior High School and was in the 2001 graduating class. The interview discusses his recollections and impressions of the school as a student, especially in light of a hand disability that prevented him from being able to write. He remembers the school as “hospital-like”. And recalls in distinct detail the events occuring at the first assembly, Mr. Barnekoff drove onto the stage in a Jaguar. He liked acting and photography as well as the block schedule. Due to the diverse population, Mr. Pemble-Bellkin remembers some intial fighting.
A transcript of an oral history of Betsy Biller, Assistant Superintendent of Hillsboro School District, on Century High School. Betsy Biller is Assistant Superintendent, and former Communications Director for Hillsboro School District 1J. As Communications Director in 1992 she formed a task force to address the overcrowding in the secondary schools, part of which resulted in the need to build a new high school. She kept the public informed about Century High School.
