Rev. James L. Hartnett, SM, will become the new principal at Marist in early August.

For the past four years, Father Hartnett was principal at another Marist institution, Chanel High School in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

He replaces Father Ralph Vedros, who will hold the chair of science.

During World War II, Father Hartnett served as a radio operator in the Navy and did extensive traveling. In 1956, he received his master's degree at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Further studies at John Carroll University, University of North Carolina and Marquette University have rounded out his academic background.

Father Hartnett is not a stranger to the Atlanta area, as he taught in economics here in the early '60s and was treasurer of the school when Marist opened its new campus in the North Atlanta area.

As a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Father Hartnett brings to his new position at Marist a wealth of knowledge and experience. This includes his certification in the State of Georgia in the fields of Latin, social studies and school counselor.