East Hartford High School is a public high school of the

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Public Schools. East Hartford High Schools shares its campus and many of its programs with the

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high school for grades 9–12.

History

Formerly George J. Penney High School, dedicated in 1962 and named for town public works director George J. Penney, Sr. In 1985, Penney High School merged with East Hartford High School.

Notable alumni

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, graduated in the class of 1967 *

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References

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* {{authority control Buildings and structures in East Hartford, Connecticut Schools in Hartford County, Connecticut Public high schools in Connecticut