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

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Mr. Jim White, once a Social Studies teacher at Kaynor, is one of the teachers to whom the 1976 Panther Yearbook is dedicated. He will always be an outstanding part of our memories of Kaynor. To most of us, he was a lot more than a teacher; he was a friend with whom we could openly talk. In his classroom there were few inhibitions and each student had an equal chance to share his own opinion and to express himself. When we found out last September that he would be leaving to teach at Abbott Tech in Danbury, we were all disappointed. We hope that he has many good memories of his last senior class at Kaynor Tech, the Class of ’76. PANTHER yo DEDICATIONS Mr. Rudolf Manacek, General Education Department Head and English teacher, is the other recipient of our Bicentennial Yearbook dedication. He has always been ready to be of service to our class, and he will be long-remembered as our teacher and our friend. The Yearbook Staff particularly appreciated the many times he dismissed us so that we could work on this book. Thank you, Mr. Manacek. 4

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CLASS HISTORY In September of 1972, 171 students entered Kaynor for the first time, nerv- ous, excited, wide-eyed and full of wonder. We had passed into a strange new place. It wasn't just a high school, but a new and different experience, a vocational high school. During our freshman year, there were 10 shops, each to be toured and inspected very carefully. This would be our home for some time. We were introduced to many new activities: clubs, assemblies, morning break, stu- dent council, awards day, etc. These became a part of our new life at W.F. Kaynor Tech. With a spark of inspiration, we were off . . . getting involved ... a good running start. The second year, we officially became the Class of '76 with the appointment of our class advisors, Ms. Adamson and Mr. Fillion. Our num- bers were smaller, but we were now on our way to understanding our goal - the road to graduation. In our first class meeting, we decided on our class dues, to help pay for our yearbook and caps and gowns. We also planned some money-raising events: a car wash on May 25 and a Spring Dance on June 7. These activities brought us both fun and profit. The third September found us a little changed, a little more independent. We were on our own; it was time to move - there was much to be done. We ordered and were fitted for our class rings, and it was a thrilling moment when they arrived! We also ordered Kaynor pennants and decals to sell, and soon the school blossomed with gold and black emblems. Meanwhile, a committee was busily working on plans for our Junior Prom, and that event was a success- ful highlight of our junior year. Finally, our senior year arrived! With our advisors and many committees, we undertook our biggest projects of all, the production of our yearbook, our Senior Prom, and the class trip. The Advertising Committee enthusiastically sought and received substantial support from the community, the editors and photographers began gathering in the A. V. room, and groups clustered in the Library to discuss bands and trip itineraries. The year is closing fast, and with it, our time at Kaynor. With the inspira- tion of the freshman year, taking aim in the sophomore year, the excitement of the junior year, and the spirit of the senior year, the Class of '76, with its own Spirit of '76, feels it has made its mark and found its special place in the hearts of all those associated with Warren F. Kaynor Technical School.

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'76 CLASS ADVISORS The Class of '76 would never really have been a class without the efforts of Ms. Dorothy Adamson and Mr. Ray Fillion, our class advisors. We wish to thank them for their time, work, and caring attitude, as they saw us through to Graduation Day. In all our activities, from sophomore year on, they worked with officers, committees, and behind the scenes, to help us have as full a high school experience as possible. They were always ready to serve our class, and will be long remembered and talked about throughout our lives out in the world of business. Thank you, Ms. Adamson and Mr. Fillion, for helping make our high school years fun, memorable, exciting, wholesome, and great! 5