Michael Foo has been CHS’ respected photography teacher for 33 years. He has helped countless aspiring photographers mature, proudly watching many pursue majors and, eventually, careers in photography. After all these years of relentless hard work and involved teaching, he has decided it is time to retire.
He is not finished working, however. While he is retiring from photography, he has decided to start his own graphics business.
“I decided to retire last year and pursue my other interest,” Foo said.
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The news of Foo’s retirement has been surrounded by nervous rumors, as students worry about the future of CHS’ photography department.
According to Principal Joan Benz, the school is currently looking for Foo’s replacement and promises that the photography department will survive.
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In order to commemorate his leaving, his AP Photography class threw him a party on May 6, a celebration of both his birthday and retirement.
According to junior Adam Anderson, the class brought in balloons, cakes and a huge card which the class signed.
“He is the funniest person on Earth,” Anderson said. “I am sad that he’s leaving.”
Foo is not only known for his humor. His enthusiasm for photography has been known to rub off on his students.
“He made photography something I really enjoyed because he loves photography and is so good at it, so he shares his passion with his students,” junior Lauren Feinberg said.
According to Benz, he has not only excelled in his teaching: he has also helped CHS through favors he does for the school.
“If we need calligraphy for certificates, he is right there and they look beautiful,” Benz said. “He is going to be missed.”
