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| June 15, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Baltimore Sun. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Ruma Kumar

Jun. 15--When James Hamilton was chosen to lead Severna Park High School last summer, the top-performing Anne Arundel high school was on the brink of losing its accreditation.

Now Hamilton, who is preparing to retire next month, is leaving amid another controversy, over allegations of rampant cheating among students.

Hamilton, who as principal salvaged the school by aggressively lobbying and completing facility upgrades, will end his 39-year career with the county public schools, saying he wants to travel and spend more time with his family, especially his two granddaughters.

"I've worked a long time toward this," he said…

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