McKinley Vocational High School

McKinley Vocational High School
McKinley Vocational High School
	McKinley Vocational High School
Address
	1500 Elmwood Avenue; Black Rock; Buffalo, Erie, New York 14207; United States
Coordinates	42°56′17″N 78°52′48″W / 42.938°N 78.880°W
Information
Motto	Excellence Through Training
Established	1910
School number	Carmelita Burgin
Interim Principal	Naomi R. Cerre
Assistant Principals	Rhonda Neal; John J. Pilato, Jr.; Danielle Ware
Acting Asst. Principal	Karen Kibler
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1200(2014-15)
Mascot	Bulldog
Team name	Macks
Website	McKinley High School

McKinley Vocational High School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York. The school is located at 1500 Elmwood Avenue, and serves about 1200 students from Grades 9 - 12. The current interim principal is Ms. Carmelita Burgin, the current assistant principals are Dr. Rhonda NEal, Mr. John Pilato, Jr., and Mrs. Danielle Ware, and the current acting assistant principal is Mrs. Karen Kibler.

History

Sign on the south end of McKinley's campus

McKinley was formed in 1910 as Black Rock Vocational School. It moved into its current address on Elmwood in 1923, which formerly had housed the Buffalo Orphan's Asylum. The current building was completed in 1969. The school is named for former United States President William McKinley, who was assassinated just a few blocks away from where the school in 1901.

In 2010, the building began undergoing extensive renovations to add more classroom space and expand its vocational programs. The ninth graders were housed at the former School 56 until renovations were completed on the McKinley building. McKinley was re-opened to all students in Fall 2012.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Samuel F. King–1923-1934 (Principal - Black Rock Vocational School, retired)
Mr. Robert S. Hoole–1934-1953 (Vice Principal - Seneca Vocational High School, retired)
Mr. Ferdinand E. Kampreth–1953-1965 (Vice Principal - McKinley Vocational High School, retired)
Mr. Albert B. Buck–1965-1972 (Vice Principal - Emerson Vocational High School, retired)
Mr. James F. Harmon–1972-1984 (Principal - Woodlawn Junior High School, named Principal of Burgard Vocational High School)
Mr. Ronald J. Meer–1984-1987^[2] (Central Office Administrator - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of Leonardo da Vinci High School)
Mrs. Crystal A. Boling-Barton–1987-2017 (Assistant Principal - South Park High School, placed on leave^[3])
Dr. Marck E. Abraham–2017-2020 (Assistant Principal - McKinley Vocational High School, resigned)
Mrs. Naomi R. Cerre [interim]–2020-2021 (Assistant Principal - Academy School 131 @ 4, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reasons for departure listed in parentheses

Mr. Julius Thursuck
Mr. Ferdinand Kamprath–1948-1953 (Administrative Assistant - McKinley Vocational High School, named Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
Dr. Joseph C. Delhury–1955-1967 (Guidance Counselor - McKinley Vocational High School, retired)
Mr. Alfonso Cacciatore–1964-1970 (Industrial Arts teacher - Hutchinson Central Technical High School, named Vice Principal of Seneca Vocational High School)
Mr. Jack S. Saccomando
Mr. William J. Losel
Mr. Anthony E. Leone–1972-1984 (Science teacher - Emerson Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of Hutchinson Central Technical High School)
Mr. William J. Bell–1984-1988 (Assistant Principal - South Park High School, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Alternative High School)
Mr. Daniel J. Manley–1984-1987 (Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School, returned to Grover Cleveland)
Mr. Daniel Krzesinski–1987-1990 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, name Assistant Principal of Kensington Prep)
Mr. William F. Riley–1988-2007 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Alternative High School,^[4] retired^[5])
Mrs. Patricia D. Preston–1990-1995 (Math teacher - McKinley Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Vocational Technical Center)
Ms. Theresa R. Pope–1995-2001 (Assistant Principal - City Honors High School, retired)
Mr. Gary M. Tydus–2001-2005 (English teacher - McKinley Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of East High School)^[6]
Mr. Larry Hunley–2002-2005 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Vocational Technical Center, placed on sick leave^[7] and named Assistant Principal of Seneca Vocational High School^[8])
Mrs. Naomi Cerre [interim]–2002-2004 (AIS Coordinator - McKinley Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
Ms. Jody J. Covington–2005-2006 (Assistant Principal - Waterfront Elementary, named Assistant Principal of Academy School 131 @ 44)
Mr. Gary Tydus–2006-2010 (Assistant Principal - East High School,^[9] retired^[10])
Mr. Carlos J. Villaroel–2007-2014 (Assistant Principal - Frank A. Sedita Academy, named Interim Principal of Harvey Austin School)
Mrs. Phyllis F. Morrell–2007-2008 (Principal - Stanton Academy,^[11] named Principal of Lafayette High School^[12])
Mrs. Naomi R. Cerre–2010-2011 (Assistant Principal - East High School,^[13] named Interim Principal of Lafayette High School^[14])
Mrs. Charlene D. Watson–2011-2015 (Assistant Principal - Hutchinson Central Technical High School, named Principal of Burgard High School)
Mrs. Molly M. Allman-Forero–2011-2015 (Social Studies teacher - East High School, placed on leave and named Assistant Principal of South Park High School)
Mr. Daniel J. Bass–2014-2016 (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of Lafayette High School)
Mr. Craig M. Brodnicki–2014-2015 (Assistant Principal - Lafayette High School, placed on leave)
Mr. Marck Abraham–2015-2017 (Dean of Students - McKinley Vocational High School, named Interim Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
Mrs. Naomi Cerre–2015-2017 (Principal - Lafayette High School, named Assistant Principal of East Community High School)
Mr. Michael J. House–2016-2020 (Athletic Director - Meadowcreek High School, named Interim Athletic Director of Buffalo Public Schools^[15]
Mrs. Jamie L. St. John–2018-2019 (Assistant Principal - Burgard High School, named Assistant Principal of The Academy School @ 4)
Ms. Carmelita Burgin–2019-2021 (Assistant Principal - West Hertel Academy, named Interim Principal of McKinley High School)

Selected administrators


Year	Superintendent	Principal	Assistant Principal(s)
1952-1953	Parmer Ewing	Bob Hoole	Ferd Kampreth
1953-1954	Parmer Ewing	Bob Hoole	Ferd Kampreth
1954-1955	Parmer Ewing	Bob Hoole	Ferd Kampreth
1955-1956	Parmer Ewing	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1956-1957	Parmer Ewing	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1957-1958	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1958-1959	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1959-1960	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1960-1961	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1961-1962	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1962-1963	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1963-1964	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery
1964-1965	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery	Al Cacciatore
1965-1966	Joseph Mench	Ferd Kampreth	Joe Deluhery	Al Cacciatore
1965-1966	Joseph Mench	Al Buck	Joe Deluhery	Al Cacciatore
1966-1967	Joseph Mench	Al Buck	Joe Deluhery	Al Cacciatore
1968-1969	Joseph Mench	Al Buck	Bill Losel	Al Cacciatore
1969-1970	Joseph Mench	Al Buck	Bill Losel	Al Cacciatore
1970-1971	Joseph Mench	Al Buck	Tony Leone	Al Cacciatore
1971-1972	Joseph Mench	Al Buck	Tony Leone
1972-1973	Joseph Mench	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1973-1974	Joseph Mench	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1974-1975	Joseph Mench	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1975-1976	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1976-1977	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1977-1978	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1978-1979	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1979-1980	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1980-1981	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1981-1982	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1982-1983	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1983-1984	Eugene Reville	Jim Harmon	Tony Leone
1984-1985	Eugene Reville	Ron Meer	Bill Bell	Dan Manley
1985-1986	Eugene Reville	Ron Meer	Bill Bell	Dan Manley
1986-1987	Eugene Reville	Ron Meer	Bill Bell	Dan Manley
1987-1988	Eugene Reville	Crystal Boling	Bill Bell	Dan Krzesinski
1988-1989	Eugene Reville	Crystal Boling	Bill Riley	Dan Krzesinski
1989-1990	Albert Thompson*	Crystal Boling	Bill Riley	Dan Krzesinski
1990-1991	Albert Thompson	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Pat Preston
1991-1992	Albert Thompson	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Pat Preston
1992-1993	Albert Thompson	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Pat Preston
1993-1994	Albert Thompson	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Pat Preston
1994-1995	Albert Thompson	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Pat Preston
1995-1996	Albert Thompson	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Theresa Pope
1996-1997	Jim Harris	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Theresa Pope
1997-1998	Jim Harris	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Theresa Pope
1998-1999	Jim Harris	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Theresa Pope
1999-2000	Jim Harris	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Theresa Pope
2000-2001	Marion Canedo	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Theresa Pope
2001-2002	Marion Canedo	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Gary Tydus*
2002-2003	Marion Canedo	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Gary Tydus	Larry Hunley
2003-2004	Marion Canedo	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Gary Tydus	Hunley/Cerre*
2004-2005	Yvonne Hargrave	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Gary Tydus
2005-2006	James Williams	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Jody Covington
2006-2007	James Williams	Crystal Barton	Bill Riley	Gary Tydus
2007-2008	James Williams	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Gary Tydus	Fatima Morrell
2008-2009	James Williams	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Gary Tydus
2009-2010	James Williams	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Gary Tydus
2010-2011	James Williams	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Naomi Ceree
2011-2012	Amber Dixon*	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Charlene Watson	Molly Allman
2012-2013	Pamela Brown	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Charlene Watson	Molly Allman
2013-2014	Pamela Brown	Crystal Barton	Carlos Villarroel	Charlene Watson	Molly Forero
2014-2015	Don Ogilvie*	Crystal Barton	Dan Bass	Charlene Watson	Molly Forero
2015-2016	Kriner Cash	Crystal Barton	Dan Bass	Marck Abraham*	Craig Brodnicki
2016-2017	Kriner Cash	Crystal Barton	Mike House	Marck Abraham	Giovanna Cotto
2017-2018	Kriner Cash	Marck Abraham*	Mike House	Naomi Cerre	Giovanna Cotto
2018-2019	Kriner Cash	Marck Abraham*	Mike House	Jamie St. John	Giovanna Cotto	John Pilato*
2019-2020	Kriner Cash	Marck Abraham*	House/Ware*	Carmelita Burgin	Giovanna Cotto	John Pilato
2020-2021	Kriner Cash	Cerre/Burgin	Danielle Ware	Burgin/Kibler*	Rhonda Neal	John Pilato

* Denotes interim appointment

Academics

School 56, where McKinley 9th graders were housed from 2010 to 2012.

McKinley offers Regents level courses as required by New York State. McKinley's curriculum includes a career and technical component in classes such as Advertising Art, Aquatic Ecology, Horticulture, Machine Tool Technology, Printing, and four Building Trades: Electrical Technology, Carpentry, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal Technology.

Notable alumni

Goo Goo Dolls lead singer and guitarist John Rzeznik attended McKinley, graduating in 1983.^[16]
College and professional basketball coach Bob MacKinnon attended McKinley, graduating in 1946.

References

^ "MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
^ Fairbanks, P., & Sommer, M. (2008, February 17). Bully or best buddy? Barton's two sides. The Buffalo News.
^ http://www.wben.com/articles/mckinley-principal-placed-leave
^ William F. Riley, Buffalo Schools assistant principal. (2008, November). The Buffalo News
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2007, August 7). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2005, September 7).
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2004, January 14).Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
^ Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.
^ Herod-Zak, R. (2006). 03-22-06 Administrative Board Changes (Supplemental). Board of Education Meeting January 11, 2005 (p. 1). Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools.
^ Herod-Zak, R. (2010). 08-25-10 Administrative Board Changes Board of Education Meeting August 25, 2010 (p. 1). Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools.
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2006, August 22). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2008, August 13). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2010, August 25). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
^ Buffalo Public Schools (2011, September 14). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.
^ https://www.section6.e1b.org/cms/lib/NY19000854/Centricity/Domain/160/HouseMichael.pdf
^ Sofia, Andrea (May 9, 2000). "Mack High". Buffalo News.

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^ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McKinley_Vocational_High_School&action=submit

[1] "MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2017.

[Barton-2] Fairbanks, P., & Sommer, M. (2008, February 17). Bully or best buddy? Barton's two sides. The Buffalo News.

[3] ttp://www.wben.com/articles/mckinley-principal-placed-leave

[Riley-4] William F. Riley, Buffalo Schools assistant principal. (2008, November). The Buffalo News

[2007Aug07-5] Buffalo Public Schools (2007, August 7). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.

[2005Sept07Sup-6] Buffalo Public Schools (2005, September 7).

[2004Jan14-7] Buffalo Public Schools (2004, January 14).Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.

[BoardNotes-8] Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.

[M32206-9] Herod-Zak, R. (2006). 03-22-06 Administrative Board Changes (Supplemental). Board of Education Meeting January 11, 2005 (p. 1). Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools.

[2010Aug25-10] Herod-Zak, R. (2010). 08-25-10 Administrative Board Changes Board of Education Meeting August 25, 2010 (p. 1). Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools.

[2007Aug22Sup-11] Buffalo Public Schools (2006, August 22). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.

[2008Aug13-12] Buffalo Public Schools (2008, August 13). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.

[2010Aug25Sup-13] Buffalo Public Schools (2010, August 25). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.

[2011Sept14-14] Buffalo Public Schools (2011, September 14). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments^{[permanent dead link]}.

[House-15] ttps://www.section6.e1b.org/cms/lib/NY19000854/Centricity/Domain/160/HouseMichael.pdf

[16] Sofia, Andrea (May 9, 2000). "Mack High". Buffalo News.

[17] ttps://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McKinley_Vocational_High_School&action=submit

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