Congrats to Kenny Taylor, Jr. on his new position as Head Wrestling Coach at The Independent School. Kenny has personal experience on the Kids, High School, and College level in wrestling--and now he will have the opportunity to share the experiences and knowledge! Congratulations again.

Congrats to Kenny. He has always been great with the kids. Here is a dumb question however. What is the independent school?

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I believe it's a private school in Wichita... they teach kindergarten though 12th grade. It's a top shelf prep school. Most people would recognize "Wichita Independent" Good luck Kenny!

The Independent School

The Independent School Has Been Selected by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School!

One of the Premier Schools in the Nation!

˜ In 2005, THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL was selected as a Blue Ribbon School, based on outstanding state and national test scores. THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL was one of seven Kansas schools selected, and the only school in Wichita, private or public, to be selected.

˜ THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL is the only school in Wichita to have received this award in the past six years and the only private school in Wichita to have ever received this award.

˜ THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL consistently receives the Standard of Excellence for State Assessments.

˜ In 2005, THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL had a greater percentage of seniors as National Merit Semi-Finalists than any other Wichita school, public or private. Historically, one out of every eight INDEPENDENT SCHOOL graduates has been recognized as a National Merit Commended or Finalist scholar.

˜ INDEPENDENT SCHOOL graduates are currently enrolled in Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Duke, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, Tulane, Washington University in St. Louis, and many other top-ranked universities.

˜ THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL’s 43 seniors in the Class of 2005 amassed over $3.3 million in merit-based scholarships. The 48 seniors in the Class of 2006 accumulated over $3.8 million in merit-based scholarships. (Merit-based scholarship numbers do not include financial aid awards).

The Independent School celebrates its 27th year of educating a diverse and enthusiastic group of motivated students in a warm, safe and nurturing environment.

Founded in 1980 by Mrs. Jean K. Garvey, who saw a need for a new private school.

Strong, established pillar in Wichita’s educational community is attractive to both newcomers and current residents.

Founded with 8 students in small building on Bluffview. Now over 765 students attending Pre-K through 12th grade.

Presently located on 14 acres on Douglas Avenue between Rock and Webb Roads.

Great addition to the KSHSAA coaching ranks!