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Burgard Vocational High School is a
vocational A vocation () is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained or qualified. People can be given information about a new occupation through student orientation. Though now often used in non-religious c ...
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located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It enrolls approximately 600 students from Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the
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. The current principal is Mr. Eric Johnson, and the current assistant principals are Mr. Fred Sales and, Mr. Andrew Drouin, Buffalo Public Schools. Retrieved October 11, 2015, from Burgard Public Schools
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History

The school was founded in 1910 as a combined printing class between Public School #5 and Public School #44 on Elm Street in Buffalo. In 1914, it became known as the Elm Technical School. A $1,000,000 construction project was begun to construct a new facility for the school, with the land being donated by Henry P. Burgard.LaChiusa, C.

' Retrieved September 19, 2010, from Buffalo Architectural History.
In 2009, a renovation was completed on the school that expanded the main office and created new science and computer labs, technology shops, and renovation to the automobile shops. Locker rooms were also expanded.Ramtech Engineers. (Ramtech Engineers - Projects - Buffalo Public Schools - Burgard High School.
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While the school was being reconstructed, freshmen and sophomores were housed at School 171 on East Delavan Avenue.


Academics

Burgard offers Regents level courses as required by New York State. Burgard's curriculum includes a career and technical component in classes such as Automotive Repair Technology, Virtual Enterprise, Welding, Computer-aided design (CAD) & CAM Robotics, and Building Management.Burgard virtual tour. (2009). eb Retrieved from http://www.buffaloschools.org//videos.cfm?vID=2043


Notable alumni

*Arlester Christian from the band Dyke and the Blazers * Joseph Christopher; serial killer known as the ".22 Caliber Killer" *
Andre Coleman Andre Clintonian Coleman (born September 19, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. He played professionally for five seasons as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers, the Pittsburgh ...
–former professional football player with the San Diego Chargers and Edmonton Eskimos (Class of 2002) * Al Dekdebrun


References


External links


School Website
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