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601
186
202
675
144
170
2
3
873
249
270
873
207
312
3
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542
255
219
574
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551
384
208
641
257
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266
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314
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303
147
71
328
124
69
15,764
8,326
4,495
17,080
6,903
4,602
360
CITY OF QUINCY
STATE ELECTION-NOVEMBER 6, 1934 Question No. 5 Pari-Mutuel Dogs
Question No. 6 Civil Service Inspector of Wires
Ward Precinct
Yes
No
Blanks
Yes
No Blanks
1
1
529
423
314
612
255
399
1
2
572
447
305
689
279
356
1
4
569
353
220
570
299
273
1
5
671
178
223
604
230
238
2
1
576
184
266
545
160
321
2
2
3
713
247
432
709
238
445
3
1
437
243
336
450
198
368
3
2
488
322
333
410
219
514
3
3
606
242
518
646
188
532
4
1
768
268
483
764
221
534
4
2
673
192
291
577
229
350
5
1
349
597
173
600
190
329
5
2
526
510
231
705
204
358
5
3
474
598
207
757
180
342
5
4
585
545
275
740
232
433
5
5
541
539
222
765
189
348
5
6
526
588
177
793
179
319
6
1
758
497
332
917
196
474
6
2
590
363
262
677
176
362
6
3
511
322
214
591
159
297
6
4
458
396
201
615
127
313
6
5
251
167
103
331
70
120
13,152
8,825
6,608
15,237
4,756
8,592
1
3
452
416
218
604
193
289
529
188
272
566
145
278
2
.
361
REPORT OF CITY CLERK
STATE ELECTION-NOVEMBER 6, 1934
Question No. 7 Civil Service Fire Chief
Question No. 8 Public Policy
Ward Precinct
Yes
No
Blanks
Yes
No Blanks
1
1
645
226
395
439
348
479
1
2
730
246
348
526
379
419
1
3
642
195
249
451
314
321
1
4
649
222
271
418
329
395
1
5
659
171
242
464
299
309
2
1
2
525
164
300
405
210
374
2
3
722
211
459
560
300
532
3
1
472
181
363
326
232
458
3
2
455
221
467
435
274
434
3
3
680
154
532
492
239
635
4
1
774
195
550
467
390
662
4
2
593
204
359
452
27
431
5
1
618
164
337
512
322
285
5
2
747
186
334
517
358
392
5
3
779
182
318
558
368
353
5
4
774
226
405
514
401
490
5
5
817
181
304
543
397
362
5
6
830
153
308
564
404
323
6
1
954
180
453
618
456
513
6
2
695
173
347
454
339
422
6
3
619
153
275
397
292
358
6
4
641
117
297
438
291
326
6
5
335
62
124
233
145
143
15,930
4,320
8,335
11,206
7,613
9,766
575
153
298
423
253
350
2
362
CITY OF QUINCY
PRELIMINARY CITY ELECTION-NOVEMBER 13, 1934 Mayor
Ward Precinct
Ross
McGrath
Bruce
Bates
Blanks
1
1
416
281
4
425
8
1
2
400
365
8
376
4
1
3
352
274
10
244
3
1
4
547
238
2
248
6
1
5
527
224
2
279
4
2
1
385
240
11
310
8
2
2
331
260
9
308
10
2
3
422
404
32
399
8
3
1
532
249
8
182
9
3
2
637
248
4
236
4
3
3
635
414
7
335
16
4
1
676
385
1
312
7
4
2
477
344
1
326
10
5
1
347
357
0
116
8
5
2
434
357
3
161
7
5
3
397
347
1
142
5
5
4
455
385
1
191
7
5
5
456
362
2
202
5
5
6
450
345
1
159
5
6
1
632
292
1
231
5
6
2
429
280
3
178
6
6
3
362
258
2
255
2
6
4
383
295
2
147
3
6
5
239
162
1
86
4
10,921
7,366
116
5,848
154
363
REPORT OF CITY CLERK
PRELIMINARY CITY ELECTION-NOVEMBER 13, 1934 School Committee
Ward Precinct
Abele
Prout
Ewing
Morley
Pinel
Blanks
1
1
566
732
123
157
275
415
1
2
621
651
162
163
224
485
1
3
499
547
129
110
126
355
1
4
372
641
151
251
185
482
1
5
277
467
121
518
195
494
2
1
264
470
120
218
409
427
2
2
245
480
111
153
378
469
2
3
422
599
125
223
524
637
3
1
324
523
119
162
315
517
3
2
467
660
108
158
340
525
3
3
411
795
157
236
542
673
4
1
379
666
275
306
367
769
4
2
341
572
178
240
393
592
5
1
489
515
203
80
106
263
5
2
445
530
261
181
122
385
5
3
354
508
395
105
95
327
5
4
470
597
295
161
159
396
5
5
343
583
426
198
126
378
5
6
454
584
298
152
114
318
6
1
351
615
276
398
164
518
6
2
272
417
236
327
150
390
6
3
279
488
248
215
141
387
6
4
245
437
293
244
86
355
6
5
109
194
101
332
43
205
8,999
13,271
4,911
5,288
5,579 10,762
PRELIMINARY CITY ELECTION-NOVEMBER 13, 1934 Councillors-at-Large
Ward Precinct
Curtis
Gilkerson
Oster
Bryan
Austin
Curtin
Carson
Ferguson
Comins
Guzzi
Segal
Hussey
1
1
153
71
140
46
191
403
473
114
59
5
16
108
1
2
201
65
57
45
224
485
411
190
77
12
24
99
1
3
160
45
67
33
245
325
263
109
71
9
12
71
1
4
175
70
65
24
264
435
288
89
00
9
10
89
1
5
179
00
77
98
99
408
257
121
46
19
39
71
2
1
183
1
69
59
115
387
349
118
54
29
43
63
2
2
237
73
95
65
139
595
443
187
59
56
83
92
2
3
140
28
66
51
78
440
555
162
27
22
9
30
3
1
162
56
64
30
114
498
551
178
21
30
6
54
3
2
211
79
94
39
122
650
749
120
46
85
21
94
3
3
203
29
66
111
191
694
499
217
69
38
12
151
4
1
142
51
77
86
127
517
453
155
47
38
19
133
2
135
53
21
16
328
180
139
47
108
9
3
37
1
130
69
42
67
307
274
142
65
82
48
4
60
2
141
99
19
27
309
279
145
48
91
16
4
63
3
161
78
44
55
285
342
196
103
104
15
4
59
4
174
112
43
48
249
340
177
70
115
35
5
62
5
133
67
30
39
375
233
171
75
61
-7
5
52
6
270
85
20
47
225
446
236
87
96
5
16
119
1
155
127
27
42
123
390
170
81
75
14
00
65
2
151
138
46
30
190
312
138
78
43
14
8
30
3
151
187
22
50
156
341
124
69
62
8
5
75
4
91
61
20
16
126
129
90
50
22
2
2
16
5
4,017
1,789
1,335
1,166
4,706
9,645
7,356
2,654
1,551
530
378
1,767
364
CITY OF QUINCY
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179
47
64
42
124
542
337
121
68
00
22
74
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PRELIMINARY CITY ELECTION-NOVEMBER 13, 1934 Councillors-at-Large-(Continued)
Ward Precinct
Sandberg
Lane
Forrest
Cook
Leavitt
Ross
Carroll
Greene
MacLeod
Olson
Blanks
1
1
366
150
66
43
18
98
94
11
91
203
483
1
2
310
138
74
41
24
00
49
56
14
44
48
504
1
3
175
117
215
171
22
58
102
25
59
28
588
1
4
229
72
122
127
17
50
160
14
48
59
582
1
5
118
46
185
CO
26
65
262
16
58
107
486
2
1
134
62
99
40
40
53
152
12
55
95
492
2
2
208
80
81
46
29
86
205
28
77
94
737
2
3
176
76
27
22
18
119
80
12
102
121
582
co
1
255
83
48
22
21
190
55
00
161
212
568
co
2
321
56
32
40
29
190
93
18
140
218
774
co
co
342
125
40
48
31
74
111
31
184
58
819
4
1
452
51
24
33
31
59
84
13
60
78
744
4
2
286
465
31
17
72
39
22
11
103
21
341
5
1
220
464
25
30
1
52
72
45
161
47
389
5
2
285
373
29
29
43
co
52
22
120
36
411
Cr
316
426
52
28
53
44
70
15
134
39
494
5
4
328
368
38
50
48
41
00
39
167
58
432
5
5
208
469
30
24
181
38
45
29
184
32
392
5
6
355
144
52
62
64
62
91
111
228
64
598
6
1
298
124
57
51
21
59
133
60
139
53
415
6
2
296
137
26
co
92
71
100
167
106
85
343
6
3
293
101
22
35
33
35
98
41
140
55
387
6
4
298
81
20
35
15
25
32
12
34
66
233
6
5
6,535
4330
1,489 1,093
1,028
1,680
2,340
771
2,651
1,932
12,472
REPORT OF CITY CLERK
365
89
17
56
55
678
266
123
94
co
co
3
366
CITY OF QUINCY
PRELIMINARY CITY ELECTION-NOVEMBER 13, 1934 Councillor-Ward One
Ward Precinct
Anderson
Marshall
Coates
Helfrich
Jenness
McIntosh
Leary
Blanks
1
1
269
40
108
70
171
409
34
33
1
2
96
51
174
97
268
355
56
56
1
3
51
109
217
63
166
200
27
50
1
4
41
55
181
210
135
200
185
34
1
5
18
65
37
606
52
169
60
29
475
320
717
1,046
792
1,333
362
202
367
REPORT OF CITY CLERK
CITY ELECTION - DECEMBER 4, 1934 Mayor
Ward Precinct
McGrath
Ross
Blanks
1
1
696
659
12
1
2
763
609
18
1
3
557
529
9
1
4
528
684
3
1
5
502
730
10
2
1
525
592
5
2
2
522
590
11
2
3
764
702
15
3
1
428
644
9
3
2
457
796
9
3
3
679
885
11
4
1
710
943
13
4
2
631
709
11
5
1
578
462
5
5
2
557
672
28
5
3
652
513
10
5
4
616
710
7
5
5
613
668
10
5
6
601
636
6
6
1
611
944
4
6
2
574
636
9
6
3
525
520
5
6
4
515
549
6
6
5
193
329
0
13,797
15,711
226
368
CITY OF QUINCY
CITY ELECTION - DECEMBER 4, 1934 School Committee
Ward Precinct
Abele
Morley
Pinel
Prout
Blanks
1
1
766
238
354
950
426
1
2
818
313
336
872
441
1
3
664
206
194
730
396
1
4
510
437
299
763
421
1
5
344
685
259
617
579
2
1
319
353
547
587
438
2
2
362
337
518
601
428
2
3
500
379
646
769
668
3
1
387
315
361
603
496
3
2
551
255
428
806
484
3
3
526
378
659
940
647
4
1
497
731
476
835
793
4
2
473
491
506
708
524
5
1
663
214
200
722
291
5
2
641
425
224
790
434
5
3
623
311
239
779
398
5
4
713
331
267
862
493
5
5
650
418
271
852
391
5
6
735
337
249
821
344
6
1
595
677
330
903
613
6
2
468
538
283
666
483
6
3
404
430
229
634
403
6
4
437
427
204
650
422
6
5
136
413
53
230
212
12,782
9,639
8,132
17,690
11,225
369
REPORT OF CITY CLERK
CITY ELECTION - DECEMBER 4, 1934 Councillors-at-Large
Ward Precinct
Austin
Carson
Curtin
Curtis
Lane
Sandberg
Blanks
1
1
549
811
652
274
450
709
656
1
2
544
747
709
343
416
601
810
1
3
510
536
515
247
343
500
634
1
4
569
632
687
293
379
419
666
1
5
424
659
779
309
346
464
745
2
1
350
608
649
318
362
447
632
2
2
378
726
617
271
353
417
607
2
3
456
832
860
379
406
555
955
3
1
309
673
611
257
294
389
710
3
2
403
788
728
292
362
580
633
3
3
386
1,072
935
322
346
724
940
4
1
458
938
987
354
434
679
1,148
4
2
388
813
789
249
280
764
770
5
1
562
262
331
225
750
410
595
5
2
613
393
517
278
894
494
582
5
3
618
351
486
270
724
493
583
5
4
594
453
568
278
812
577
717
5
5
627
423
596
332
728
596
571
5
6
717
412
454
312
845
520
469
6
1
663
572
793
458
597
696
898
6
2
501
422
651
354
478
576
675
6
3
479
377
539
231
467
491
566
6
4
505
360
581
302
424
504
534
6
5
239
181
141
120
233
351
301
11,842
14,041
15,175
7,068
11,723
12,956 16,397
370
CITY OF QUINCY
CITY ELECTION - DECEMBER 4, 1934 Councillor - Ward One
Ward Precinct
Helfrich
McIntosh
Blanks
1
1
305
992
70
1
2
438
843
109
1
3
387
636
72
1
4
541
631
43
1
5
857
370
15
2,528
3,472
309
371
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, MASS.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1934
Chairman HON. CHARLES A. ROSS, Mayor
Vice-Chairman DR. NATHANIEL S. HUNTING
HON. CHARLES A. ROSS. .Term expires Dec. 31, 1934 98 Independence Avenue, Quincy
DR. NATHANIEL S. HUNTING. Term expires Dec. 31, 1934 1136 Hancock Street, Quincy
MR. ROBERT E. FOY. Term expires Dec. 31, 1934
13 Endicott Street, Quincy
COL. WARREN E. SWEETSER Term expires Dec. 31, 1935 56 Elm Avenue, Wollaston
MR. JOSEPH J. KENDRICK Term expires Dec. 31, 1935 110 Harvard Street, Wollaston
MRS. BEATRICE W. NICHOLS. Term expires Dec. 31, 1936 45 Elm Street, Quincy
MR. JOHN H. TAYLOR .Term expires Dec. 31, 1936 108 Warren Avenue, Wollaston
Secretary of Board and Superintendent of Schools JAMES N. MUIR, B.S. 132 Winthrop Avenue, Wollaston
The regular meetings of the School Committee are held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on the last Tuesday in each month.
372
CITY OF QUINCY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
WILLIAM A. BRADFORD, Chairman
ALBERT C. BLACKMAN
CARL BONNIVIER
FRANK FOSTER
CONRAD HALLGREN GEORGE OSTER
ARCHIBALD WESTHAVER
OFFICE STAFF
Secretary MARION NILSEN 33 Nilsen Avenue, Quincy
Bookkeeper HELEN M. CANTY
5 Pierce Street, North Quincy
Clerks ANNIE M. OHMAN 71 Bennington Street, Quincy
THERESA V. KROESSER 18 Thornton Street, Wollaston
Office : School Committee Rooms, Senior High School Building, Coddington Street.
Office Hours : 8 A. M. to 5 P. M .; Saturday, 8 A. M. to 12 M.
Supervisors of Attendance CHARLES H. JOHNSON 24 Upland Road, Quincy
HARRY G. BURNHAM 226 Everett Street, Wollaston
Office: School Committee Rooms. Office Hours: 8 A. M. to 12 M., 1.30 to 5 P. M. Saturday, 8 A. M. to 12 M.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Quincy:
The School Committee presents herewith its report for the year 1934.
The financial condition of the city has improved slightly over that of the preceding year, but has nevertheless required the great- est care in the consideration and adoption of the annual budget for the schools. It was not thought possible to re-establish the evening and home-making schools. A request was received from the Parent-Teachers Council asking that the dental clinic be re- established but no action was taken, as it was deemed to be not a strictly school function and funds were insufficient to continue the clinic. All apparatus and equipment was transferred to the Health Department for use in a pre-school dental clinic.
No salaries were increased but a few adjustments were made in order to equalize the salaries of similar positions. It was voted that, beginning September 1, 1934, the automatic increases for teachers receiving less than the maximum should be continued. These increases had been temporarily suspended during the preced- ing year, owing to the financial stringency, although it was felt that this action was an injustice to the more poorly paid teachers.
The School Budget, as finally unanimously passed, amounted to $1,195,844.90. There has been returned to the city treasury on account of receipts from school activities approximately $147,000.
The School Committee voted to sanction the giving of four weeks' work for all receiving over $1,200 per year, provided all other city employees made a similar contribution to the city. This, however, proved not to be necessary.
The physical conditions in the schools have been good except in the North Quincy High School. There the large increase in the number of pupils, as predicated more than a year ago, has ren- dered necessary a great overcrowding of the high school building itself and the retention of seventh grade pupils in the intermediate school buildings. These seventh grade pupils were thus deprived of many of the advantages to which they were justly entitled, and were compelled to walk long distances to the high school building for certain exercises.
For about three years plans have been finished and accepted and requests for the erection of the west wing addition to the North Quincy High School have been made to the proper authorities. On April 5, 1934, a motion was unanimously passed that "the School Committee urge the Mayor and City Council to give the addition of the wing to the North Quincy High School their first consid- eration in any building project to be undertaken at this time."
On June 15 the architects estimated the cost of the addition at that time to be $349,900, and they stated that at least one year would be required for its completion.
On November 16, 1934, a special meeting was held with the building committee of the City Council, at which time early action was urgently requested. The prospects now are that some action in this matter will be taken in the coming year.
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Early in the year the Superintendent submitted the outline of a study of school management known as "research and guidance." By this plan a fact-finding investigation of each pupil in the Junior High School is made-to include his scholastic standing, his home conditions and his personal reactions. As a result, valuable advice can be given as to the future activities, and pupils of equal intel- ligence and ability may be grouped so that they may do their most effective work.
The plan has proved satisfactory. The pupils have progressed as fast and as far as their individual abilities allowed. There have been fewer "repeats," with consequent saving in the number of teachers required and in expense to the city.
On September 5, 1934, the School Committee voted to approve the plan for research and guidance as an abstract principle and definitely accepted it for one year,-continuance to depend on the action of the Committee at that time.
One of the most important events of the year was the suggestion by Mr. Foy on March 27 that the School Committee take action to gain more respect among pupils for law and order and constituted authority.
A meeting of the School Committee and all principals was held on May 1, with a view of ascertaining what is now being done and what suggestions might be made to further the teaching of law and order. As a result a constructive program has been laid out to consider the problem from twenty different angles co-or- dinating the work in the schools and outside the schools and in the homes. Recognizing the delinquency of the modern youth, this bids fair to be a most important subject for consideration in the schools.
On June 5 a resolution was unanimously adopted that "a definite and regular course of instruction on the subject of Law and Order shall be a part of every school program." The principal purpose and intent of the resolution-Law and Order-was to teach the child the advantages of right living and the disadvantages of wrong doing.
Two of our principals have retired,-Mr. James S. Perkins, after teaching 50 years, 22 of which were spent as principal of the Cod- dington School, resigned last June. Mr. Perkins was an efficient teacher and master and was much beloved by pupils and parents. Mr. Elijah P. Barrows, for many years principal of the Trade School, has brought the school to a high degree of efficiency. He retired at the age limit in August. Both these men deserve and receive the thanks of the School Committee for their most admi- rable services. May they long enjoy their well-earned rest.
Mr. James Marr served for 16 years as custodian of the Willard School. His work was faithfully done and his gentlemanly bearing was an example for pupils and teachers. His health failed while on duty and he was retired and voted a pension.
We are pained to report the sudden and tragic death of two of our custodians. Mr. William Nugent of the Quincy High School was drowned last summer. Mr. William Barron of the Central Junior High School suddenly collapsed while at his work. These men were faithful, conscientious workers whose places it will be hard to fill.
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The Committee has had a strenuous year, having had twenty- three meetings and conferences. We wish to record the constant and faithful work of the Superintendent and all the personnel of the department to make the schools a success.
We wish also to acknowledge the cooperation and kindness of the Mayor and City Council during the past year.
The foregoing report was presented by Dr. Hunting and Mr. Foy and adopted by the School Committee as its report for 1934.
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In Memoriam
WILLIAM B. NUGENT
DIED JULY 14, 1934 ASST. JANITOR 1929-1934
WILLIAM H. BARRON
DIED DECEMBER 21, 1934 CUSTODIAN 1929-1934
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee of Quincy:
The future of our schools depends on the wisdom and loyalty with which this generation makes decisions and the effectiveness with which it trains young people to think straight and act wisely.
Health Work in the High Schools-The health work which was carried on in the Quincy High School was of great value to the general welfare of all the pupils. In a few short months we have seen the work dwindle and collapse. The establishment of this work, to my mind, was one of the most beneficial and progressive educational steps that we have taken in Quincy during my term of office.
In his annual report to the Superintendent, Mr. Ernest Collins, Principal of the Quincy High School, refers to the health work as follows: "We regret that the serious illness of Mrs. Baker pre- vented her from continuing her valuable work in the school. Be- cause of her skill, character, and sympathetic nature she was able to accomplish things which would be impossible for most teachers. It would not be an extravagant statement to say that hardly a day passes in which we do not have occasion to realize the loss of her services."
A recent report of actual cases voluntarily submitted to the Su- perintendent by the Quincy High School counselors makes a plea for the continuation of this work.
I unhesitatingly recommend that the health service be restored in the Quincy High School and a similar health service be estab- lished at the North Quincy High School.
Non-English Speaking Pupils-It is essential at this time to establish a class for non-English speaking pupils. We have a num- ber of pupils coming into the city from foreign countries and very little education can be given to them in the regular classroom. At the present time we have seven pupils who are Albanians and fifteen Italians ranging from ten to eighteen years of age. These children, if we expect them to get anything out of our schools, should have special attention from a teacher qualified to teach an ungraded class. I, therefore, recommend that we establish an ungraded class for non-English speaking children.
Physically Handicapped Children-According to Acts of 1930, Chapter 368, of the General Laws of Massachusetts, as amended by Acts of 1932, Chapter 159, "In any town where, at the beginning of any school year, there are five or more children so physically handicapped as to make attendance at a public school not feasible, and who are not otherwise provided for, the school committee shall . . . employ a teacher or teachers ... who shall ... offer instruc- tion to said children. . . . "
We now have a record of eleven such physically handicapped children in Quincy. I recommend, therefore, that a competent woman be employed to make a survey of these children to ascer- tain exactly what the individual child has done and should do and to make a report and recommendations to the Superintendent and the School Committee.
Educational Meetings-We have had a great many educational conferences and meetings during the year. We have had several general teachers' meetings, meetings of the junior and senior high
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school principals, meetings of the elementary school principals, meetings of the junior and senior high school principals and coun- selors.
One of the outstanding general meetings of the year was ad- dressed by Dr. Eleanor T. Glueck on the subject, "The Educator's Responsibility for Crime Prevention." This meeting was held on November 14, 1934. Representatives from the various organiza- tions interested in delinquency and crime prevention were present. Dr. Glueck's message was received with much enthusiasm and I am sure stirred the teaching personnel and visitors present to greater endeavor.
Early in the school year of 1934 I met with the principals of the elementary schools and before adjourning it was decided to revamp and revise the elementary course of study. At a subse- quent meeting committees were appointed and are at work on the revision of the course of study. About the same time of the year committees were appointed on the revision of the science courses, and while they have done an outstanding piece of work, they will continue during the year 1935.
At several teachers' conferences and principals' meetings I have urged the principals and teachers to give more and better atten- tion to the adaptation of instruction and to the individual needs of pupils. It can be done; it should be done. I urged all those who are in any way responsible to study more carefully the achievement of the pupils and their responsibilities to them.
American Education Week-It might be of interest to know that during American Education Week we had in the Quincy public schools 9,671 visitors. Every school in the system had a program that attracted and interested a great many of the parents. Here are types of programs presented during the week: open house in the schools all week; exhibits and demonstrations of regular class- room work; parents' nights with classrooms open for inspection of children's work and conferences with teachers; demonstrations of physical education activities; parents invited to visit regular school sessions during the day; teachers in the buildings after school hours for conferences with parents. Needless to say, when parents and other citizens know they are welcome at school and can see the actual work of the school in progress, they become more interested in the work that is being done within the school system.
The Retirement of Dr. Nathaniel S. Hunting and Mr. Robert E. Foy-Dr. Nathaniel S. Hunting served as school committeeman for thirty-seven consecutive years; Mr. Robert E. Foy for sixteen consecutive years. At a testimonial dinner and reception held on December 13, Quincy's citizens from every walk of life assembled to pay tribute to them.
Although vastly different they have been partners in a common task. They have given a full measure of devotion to the trust committed to them by the citizens of Quincy. Both have left an indelible imprint on the schools for good that will be a splendid example for those who succeed them.
Dr. Hunting possesses the rare gift of friendship and cooperation. The School Committee work has been his avocation. He has given largely of himself in the interests of others. He was always found in the vanguard in laying the basis of a sound, forward-looking educational policy.
Mr. Foy's work on the School Committee has, been well done. He always faced the issues squarely. His contribution to the up- building of good schools will continue to be felt.
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During his last year of service he was insistent that the School Committee make a greater effort to bring about more respect for law and constituted authority on the part of the children commit- ted to their care. He was not to be daunted but kept at it until a resolution was passed on the evening of June 5, 1934, "that a definite and regular course on the subject of law and order shall be a part of every school program, and that the principal of each school shall be held responsible for the enforcement of the rules to regulate discipline." This was unanimously endorsed by the School Committee with a further proviso by Mrs. Nichols that ways and means be found of furthering the intent of this resolu- tion. Much work has been done in order that there may be a defi- nite program for the teaching of law and order in the Quincy pub- lic schools.
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