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Mr Ken Killer (Killer, as he was known to his students) passed away at the age of 82 in Waterbury CT. He was a respected Biology teacher at Wilby from 1963 - 1998. He coached the girls tennis team for many years and taught Adult Education. His passion was woodworking and was known for his Christmas Ornaments that he cut on scroll saws from Christmas Trees that he would collect after the holidays. His ornaments were sold and donated throughout New Englandat local craft fairs.
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Robert Grande (1972)
Mr. Killer was an engaging teacher who made biology fun and inspired my interest in science in general. I remember learning so much from the extra credit assignments summarizing Scientific American Journal articles - my first encounter withe DNA and RNA. I still remember that jog around Wilby HS on Pine as part of a VO2 Max measurement experiment and disecting earthworms and frogs .... although I think only 1 of the 2 chicks survived my care over the weekend. Thank you Mr. Killer!. May you rest in peace.