W.F. Kaynor Technical High School
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, or Kaynor Tech, is a technical high school located in Waterbury, Connecticut. Students from Waterbury and the surrounding towns can attend Kaynor.[1] Kaynor Tech is part of the Connecticut Technical High School System.
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | |
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| Address | |
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43 Tompkins St , 06708 | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Dr. Ken Hilliard |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Website | http://www.cttech.org/KAYNOR/ |
History
Since opening in 1953, W.F. Kaynor Technical High School has undergone three expansion projects that have reflected the changing complexion of the community and have kept pace with technology. When the school was initially opened, ten trades were offered. In 1968, one of the trades, "Watch, Clock, and Instrument Making", was considered obsolete and was replaced by Electronics. In 1973 Automotive Collision Repair was moved into its new location after years of sharing space with Automotive Trade. Plumbing and Heating was also added at this time. In 1982, Culinary Arts was added. In 1985, Automatic Screw Machine was added, but a lack of interest by students, coupled with a decreased need in the community, resulted in termination of the program in 1989. In the 2006-2010 school year Health Technology was added. The Fashion shop was no longer available to be selected as of 2014. Beginning in the fall of 2015, Informational Systems Technology will be offered in its place.
Technologies
In addition to a complete academic program leading to a high school diploma,[2] students attending Kaynor Tech receive training in one of the following trades and technologies:[3]
- Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Culinary Arts
- Electrical
- Electronics Technology
- Hairdressing
- Health Technology
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Plumbing and Heating
Athletics
Fall Sports:
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer: Co-op program with Sacred Heart High School (Started in 2018)
- Boys Football: Co-op program with Sacred Heart High School and now also with Nonnewaug High School (Started in 2014)
- Girls Swimming co-op program with Wilby High school (Started in 2016)
Winter Sports:
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Swimming co-op program with Wilby High school
- Indoor Track
Spring Sports:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Golf
- Track
Alumni
- Scott Conant - Culinary, class of 1989. Conant has been on many cooking shows, including Top Chef, Chopped, and 24 Hour Restaurant Battle.
