Kaynor Regional Vocational Technical High School - Panther Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

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It is with pride and admiration that the 1 962 graduating class of Kaynor School ded- icates this page to Mr. Emmett O'Brien. This June, which marks our graduation from high school, will also bring to completion a long career during which Mr. O'Brien has given his time and energy to the betterment of vocational schools in our state. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. O'Brien began his education in the public schools of Natchez. He received his secondary education at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mas- sachusetts, his college education at Yale, and his professional education at New York University. Education and experience amply equipped Mr. O'Brien to fulfill his duties as Director of Vocational Schools in Connecticut. His occupational experience includes work as a machine operator and time study and Chief Inspector at the Acme Wire Company in New Haven. He worked at the Naval Aircraft Factory in Pennsylvania and was as- sistant general manager at the Radiator Division of the Marlin-Rockwell Corporation in New Haven. He has been a faculty member of the Commercial High School in New Haven, a sales engineer at Johns-Manville, Incorporated in New York City, General Manager of the Ansonia Novelty Manufacturing Company in Ansonia, Sales Manager and Vice-President of the Atlas-Ansonia Company in New Haven. Mr. O'Brien's civic and professional activities include membership in the Rotary Club of Hartford, the National Association of State Directors of Vocational Education, the National Education Association, Connecticut Vocational Association, and the Connect- icut Educational Association. Mr. O'Brien has a distinguished record of service to vocational education in Connect- icut. As Director of the Division of Vocational Education since 1946, he planned, initi- ated, and supervised the redirection of vocational-technical education throughout the state. Fourteen new regional vocational-technical schools, four technical institutes, a highly skilled staff and a curriculum geared to meet the demands of modern industry will be lasting monuments to his vision, to his leadership, and to his competence. His contributions to vocational education on a national basis have been equally im- pressive. As the representative of the American Vocational Association he testified be- fore the United States Congress in support of area vocational education programs which are now provided for under Title VIII of the National Defense Act of 1958. As a member of a special consulting committee to the United States Office of Education, he helped revise Federal Administrative policies relating to vocational education. He has been further recognized nationally by his selection to serve as a member of a commit- tee to study vocational education in the state of Rhode Island, as a member of a survey team that evaluated the Flint, Michigan, school system, and through his election as President of the National Association of State Directors of Vocational Education. 4