Henry Abbott Technical High School
Technologies
In addition to an academic program leading to a high school diploma, students attending Abbott Tech receive training in one of the following trades and technologies:
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry
- Collision Repair
- Culinary Arts
- Electrical
- Graphics Technology
- Hairdressing and Cosmetology
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Health Technology
- Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
- Plumbing and Heating
- Precision Machining Technology
Renovations
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Renovations to refurbish the academic wing, and add on two new shop wings, along with a new parking lot and sport field, were completed in 2009 at a cost of $57 million. In 2011 Abbott Tech won the third annual Connecticut Light and Power ‘Live Green Win Green’ contest. Abbott Tech beat out 20 other high schools to win $20,000 to fund environmental improvements at the school. In 2012, Abbott Tech was selected as a runner-up for CT light & Power ‘Live Green Win Green’ competition earning a grant of $5000. In May 2014, Abbott Tech students won the Clean Energy Grant by presenting energy-saving solutions for their school at the Connecticut Clean Trades Summit.
Notable alumni
- Joe Lahoud, former Major League Baseball player
References
- ^ "Henry Abbott Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Abbott Tech – Where Our Students Come From". Cttech.org. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013.
- ^ "Abbott Tech – Academic Offerings". Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ "Abbott Tech – Technologies". Archived from the original on August 14, 2007. Retrieved September 8, 2007.
- ^ CT DCS: Henry Abbott Tech
- ^ admin. "Joe Lahoud – Society for American Baseball Research". Retrieved December 15, 2022.