Dale Cushinberry Principal 274-6000 Mr. Cushinberry has spent a good part of his life at HPHS.  He was a student here from 1962-1965. Mr. Cushinberry became Principal of Highland Park High in 1994. Prior to coming to HPHS, he was the Principal at Whitson Elementary School. He has held the positions of Counselor and Division Principal at Highland Park High School. He has also been Counselor, Assistant principal and Principal at Highland Park Jr. High. Mr. Cushinberry has also taught at Washburn University in the Education Division. He graduated from Emporia State University, where he played basketball and was named an All American.
Val Patterson Associate Principal 274-6000
	Pam Gentry Secretary, Main Office 274-6003 Pamela Gentry was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.    She moved to Topeka in 1979 and has been employed at Highland Park High School since 1982.  She began her career at HPHS as a secretary in the Division 2 office. Her current position is administrative assistant to the principal. Some of her hobbies include playing racquetball and snorkeling.
Angie Davis Secretary, Main Office 274-6004 Ms. Davis graduated from Highland Park High School in May of 1997 and began working for HPHS in August of 1997. She and her son enjoys attending many of the activities and sports events at Highland Park. In her spare time she likes going to movies and spending time with her son Brandon.

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