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1,694
5,766
2,348
3,581
2,719
3,172
3,512
852
55,438
Philosophy
2,466
189
181
66
624
61
397
63
274
23
70
29
80
54
6
4,583
Religion
1,181
108
134
71
445
68
183
30
428
28
32
22
40
46
260
3
3,079
Sociology
7,041
1,289
963
1,112
2,496
607
1,150
384
1,251
622
193
499
462
303
2,118
18
20,508
Language
831
114
42
25
97
12
72
14
182
11
3
10
17
4
62
1,496
Science
2.777
441
242
312
1,328
114
179
220
371
130
53
151
210
123
1,020
30
8,001
Useful Arts
9.041
1,144
S94
709
2.385
408
1,254
397
1,337
442
342
471
560
436
1,560
10
21,390
Fine Arts
6,854
672
709
392
1.836
156
892
350
712
201
102
20°
474
227
965
23
14,771
Literature
7,100
3,772
2,579
2,672
4,506
2,295
2,318
1,067
3,508
2,807
450
1,808
1,397
1,361
3,697
20
41,357
History
5.325
471
561
443
1,575
219
670
204
539
176
126
242
422
227
917
16
12,133
Travel
5.545
1.071
1,243
S39
2,946
617
1,532
498
1,399
665
402
498
673
601
1,336
16
19,881
Biography
6.585
1,080
925
640
2.858
474
1,125
411
1,120
293
404
235
712
494
952
26
18,634
Fiction
81,916
30,987
32,269
29,691
86.022
20,651
33,905
16,189
34,801
16,317
11,239
20,534
19,069
12,827
27,657
242
474,316
Total
148,442
44,619
43,985
38.877 112,632
27,331
48,696 -
21,521
51,688
24,063
17,000
27,424
27,288
20,215
41,402
404
695,587
485
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
445
Downs
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, MASS.
1. SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1940
Chairman HON. THOMAS S. BURGIN, Mayor
Vice-Chairman MR. HESLIP E. SUTHERLAND
HON. THOMAS S. BURGIN Term expires Dec. 31, 1940
131 Munroe Road, Quincy
MR. L. PAUL, MARINI Term expires Dec. 31, 1940
223 Presidents Lane, Quincy
Term expires Dec. 31, 1940 MIR. ROY PROUT 4-1 Highfield Road, Quincy
MR. JOHN P. FLAVIN 14 Neponset Road, Quincy
Term expires Dec. 31, 1940
MR. JOHN H. TAYLOR 108 Warren Avenue, Wollaston
Term expires Dec. 31, 1941
MRS. BEATRICE W. NICHOLS 45 Elm Street, Quincy
Term expires Dec. 31, 1942
MR. HESLIP E. SUTHERLAND Term expires Dec. 31, 1942
50 Spear Street, Quincy
Secretary to School Committee 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.
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CITY OF QUINCY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
WILLIAM A. BRADFORD, Chairman
ALBERT C. BLACKMAN
CONRAD HALLGREN
FERDINAND J. COMI
ALBERT W. Koss
FRANK FOSTER
GEORGE A. OSTER
ARCHIBALD WESTHAVER
OFFICE STAFF
Secretary MARION NILSEN 33 Nilsen Avenue, Quincy
Bookkeeper HELEN M. CANTY
65 Safford Street, Wollaston
Clerks
ANNIE M. OHMAN 71 Bennington Street, Quincy THERESA V. KROESSER 18 Thornton Street, Wollaston
Office: School Committee Rooms, Quincy High School Building, Cod- dington Street.
Office Hours: 8 A.M. to 5 P.M .; Saturday, 8 A.M. to 12 M
Supervisor of Attendance 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 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Quincy:
At the organization meeting of the School Committee for 1940, held January hrst, the following were chosen:
Heslip E. Sutherland, Vice-Chairman James N. Muir, Secretary Marion Nilsen, Clerk
During the year the usual number of changes have occured. The personnel of the department has been affected by thie retire- mient of several highly valued teachers. Miss Clara E. Thompson, Head of the Mathematics Department of the Quincy High School, has left an enviable record of forty-eight years' service as likewise has Miss Minnie E. Donovan of the Lincoln School. Mr. Charles Sampson, Principal of the Francis W. Parker and Massachusetts Fields Schools, served faithfully for forty-four years and Miss Jen- nie N. Whitcher of the Coddington School gave devoted service for forty-one years. The host of former pupils should join in the opin- ion of the School Committee as expressed in a personal testimonial which was sent to each of these exemplary citizens. Honorable mention should also be given Mr. Fred C. Cahoon who was a faitli- ful custodian fr thirty years.
The subject of enlarged facilities for the Trade School was given the careful consideration which it deserves. The report for 1939 stated that the School Committee adopted specific recommen- dations for a new wing of the present Trade School building. The Advisory Committee of the Trade School, under the able leadership of Honorable William A. Bradford, recommended the erection of a new building on Sea Street near the present police station at a cost of nearly three-quarters of a million dollars. The School Com- mittee deemed it inadvisable to incur such great expense as speci- fied for a new building and repeated its former opinion that the present facilities be enlarged and improved to adequately provide for the activities of the students in this branch of the department. While on the subject of the Trade School it seems appropriate to mention that the Committee authorized the extra use of the Trade School for training of young men in work especially adapted to the manufacture of materials to be used in National Defense. Work- ing hours have been extended to include late afternoon and evening classes until eleven o'clock.
Progress has been accomplished in the renovation of the shop at the Quincy High School where the elements of trades are taught in the form of metal, electrical and woodwork as well as machine shop practice. Also the complete renovation of stage equipment at the North Quincy High School has done much to improve appear- ances there. Mr. George S. Clark has given unstintingly of his time and effort and is deserving of much thanks and appreciation.
The various school buildings are being used extensively after school hours by various organizations necessitating additional ex-
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CITY OF QUINCY
pense for light and heat. Many of the programs are conducted by Works Progress Administration in many forms of activities. The Works Progress Administration has, however, done much for the school department in their work at the Adams School in beautify- ing the school yard, building walks and repairing walls around the school; at the John Hancock School where they completed the fencing and amiesiting of the school yard; at the Atherton Hough School where they conducted a general renovation including paint- ing inside and outside, as well as plastering; at the Quincy School where they did considerable plastering and painting; at the Daniel Webster School where they conducted a general renovation includ- ing plastering and painting. Other smaller jobs have been com- pleted to the satisfaction of all concerned and for which this Com- mittee is very grateful for their labor.
The Committee approved the plan to issue a pictorial publica- tion showing the Quincy Schools at Work, a copy of which may be had on application to the Superintendent.
Another forward step was registered when the Committee de- cided that every new entrant to the teaching profession in the city be given a physical examination before assuming duty. Medical ex- amination is given by physicians employed by the School Commit- tee and the applicant must prove to be free from any contagious disease or impairment that would interfere with prompt and effic- ient execution of duties. This is considered another safeguard for the health of our children and their welfare considering fire drills and other occasions of emergency.
In the report for 1939 reference was made to the portable build- ing at the Central Junior School. Use of this building has been discontinued and the structure removed from the playground.
The Committee has endeavored to obtain a better understand- ing of the functions and problems of each department and to this end has conducted surveys of the activities of several departments. A continuation of this plan will undoutedly extend into the future.
The Committee deplores the mutilation of school buildings, especially broken windows, and will make every effort to reduce such damage to a minimum.
This report would be incomplete without acknowledgment of the faithful efforts and untiring devotion of our successful teachers. They have added much to the advancement and knowledge of our children and have earned for themselves the gratitude and praise of our citizens.
The foregoing report was prepared by a special committee con- sisting of Mr. Roy Prout and Mr. L. Paul Marini and was adopted as the report of the School Committee for the year 1940.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee of Quincy:
I am transmitting to you the usual statistical report of the Quincy Public Schools for the year 1940. In this report are in- cluded the reports of the Director of Health Education and the Sup- ervisor of Attendance in that these reports are largely statistical and include certain items required by law. The Trade School, eve- ning school, and special classes are reported by the Assistant Sup- erintendent.
The illustrated booklet depicting the Quincy schools at work, which has recently been published and distributed, serves as a re- port on our present school program.
It is unusually stimulating and gratifying to a Superintendent of Schools to have a School Committee accept recommendations and take as constructive action as has been taken during the past year. Some of the outstanding accomplishments have been:
1. The renovation of the Quincy High School shop for boys and the installation of new equipment.
2. The adoption of rules and regulations for the physical exam- ination of teachers.
3. The adoption of rules and regulations providing for the physical examination of candidates for school athletic squads.
4. The provision of instruction in lip reading.
The situation in the school system is such that excellent prog- ress should be made during the coming year.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES N. MUIR Superintendent of Schools.
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CITY OF QUINCY
REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
MR. JAMES N. MUIR, Superintendent of Schools
Quincy, Massachusetts
MY DEAR MR. MUIR:
I submit the following report on the Trade School, Evening Classes and special classes.
The Day Trade School
For the school year 1929-30 the average membership of the Trade School was 182 and the gross cost was $53,154.56.
Ten years later for the school year 1939-40 the average mem- bership was 252.12 and the gross cost was $53,520.12. In ten years the average membership increased 38.5% but the gross cost in- creased only .6+%.
Ten years ago last August the net per capita cost to the city for maintaining the Trade School was $123.22. Last August the net per capita cost for the past year was $90.32.
The table below shows the sources of income and the amounts by which the gross cost was reduced for 1939-40.
1939-1940
Tuition for non-residents
$ 5,212.04
Cash for products made in school
422.20
Aid from the Federal Government
7,054.25
Aid from the State of Massachusetts 17,992.91
Miscellaneous receipts
56.95
Total Receipts $30,738.35
Net cost to City of Quincy 22,781.77
During 1929-30 there were in the Trade School twelve trade teachers, one academic teacher, and one full time director. In 1939-40 there were fourteen trade teachers and the academic teacher, Mr. Webster, who also served as Director of the school.
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The growth of the school is shown by the following table giving the total enrollment and average membership for the last five years.
REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
1935-36
1936-37
1937-38
1938-39
1939-40
Enrol.
Ave. Mem.
Enrol.
Ave. Mem.
Enrol.
Ave. Mem.
Enrol.
Ave. Mcm.
Enrol.
Ave. Mem.
Auto Mechanics
77
54.52
79
54.00
79
55.06
73
49.21
73
53.27
Electrical
44
37.63
43
36.13
42
35.27
40
37.35
40
38.58
Machine
20
17.26
21
17.28
34
26.97
36
32.02
30
33.21
Plumbing
48
34.27
47
34.94
39
34.76
42
34.11
39
34.40
Sheet Metal
22
17.81
21
17.53
19
18.71
38
34.82
39
38.19
Woodworking ·
75
55.14
78
54.08
74
48.54
69
52.81
74
54.47
Total Enroll. .. Total Average Membership
286
289
287
298
305
216.63
213.96
219.31
240.32
252.12
An average membership of 252+ is the highest in the history of the school and it can never be but little higher until the capacity of the school is increased. The building can house 264 pupils.
It does not seem necessary to present facts or reasons for the necessary additional facilities for vocational cdu- cation in Quincy. All concerned are apparently in agreement over the needs for expansion of the Trade School but differences of opinion exist as how the increased facilities shall be provided. It is greatly to be desired that differences of opinion be adjusted and that steps be taken to increase the facilities for Trade education.
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CITY OF QUINCY
The Evening Schools
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 1940, $2,477.76 was ex- pended for the Evening Academic classes but $728.25 was paid into the city treasury in tuition fees for evening school students. Tuition fees, if applied direct to evening school expenses, would have cov- ered nearly one-third of the total amount. The town of Braintree for the past year has been paying tuition costs for Braintree resi- dents which has increased the number of Braintree residents at- tending the evening school.
Evening Academic Classes are in the nature of a business bar- ometer. When business conditions are poor and many young people are unemployed, the enrollment in the evening school increases; when business conditions improve, enrollments decrease.
The following table giving the full registration for the past two years shows a decrease of 825 in the enrollment for 1940 com- pared with 1939.
1939
1940
Algebra
49
39
Mechanical Drawing
70
91
Grammar School Arithmetic
36
22
Grammar School English
48
24
Elementary Typewriting
274
183
Intermediate Typewriting
155
105
Advanced Typewriting
127
145
Elementary Stenography
141
130
Intermediate Stenography
99
100
Advanced Stenography
109
113
Intermediate Business English
73
40
Advanced Business English
237
143
Intermediate Business Arithmetic
61
23
Advanced Business Arithmetic
111
47
Classes for Adult Aliens
185
152
Total enrollment
1775
950
The total enrollment is not the sums of the class enrollments above as evening school pupils in most cases were allowed to reg- ister in two different classes.
The decrease in enrollment made it possible to introduce a new course-"Principles of Bookkeeping" which proved to be popu- lar.
The fall registration in classes for adult aliens was the smallest enrollment in the last five years. We rather think that the peak in alien education has been passed. However, we should continue to educate the foreign born living in Quincy until all can read and write English and are thoroughly instilled with democratic princi- ples of government.
Evening Trade Extension classes have been absorbed by the National Defense Program of Vocational Education financed by the Federal Government.
In the spring of 1940, Quincy maintained two Evening Trade classes-one in Sheet Metal Drafting and one in Machine Shop Practice.
142
Principles of Bookkeeping
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
In the fall of 1940 the machine, sheet metal and woodworking shops were used and are still being used from 4 P.M. to 12 P.M. for National Defense Training of men unemployed.
Three classrooms in the Trade School are being used in the evening under the National Defense Training Program from 7 to 9 P.M. for Machine Drafting, Sheet Metal Layout and Blue Print Reading.
Since it has been in the same trades that we have operated Evening Trade Extension classes, the field seemed to be adequately covered by the National Defense Vocational Training Program and no courses were offered by the School Department.
Special Classes.
The number of special classes for retarded children was the same in 1940 as for the past few years.
Two changes were made in the location of classes. The class for older girls was moved from the Coddington School to a large sunny classroom on the second floor of the Cranch School formerly occupied by a W.P.A. sewing group. The class of thirty-six older boys housed in the portable building in the yard of the Central Junior School was moved to the Coddington School where it has the use of an excellent classroom and a good comfortable shop formerly used by a W.P.A. group. The boys' class is much better housed and the portable building was transferred to the W.P.A. and removed from the school property to the great improvement of the school yard at Central Junior School.
At the close of the year in December, 1940, one hundred sixty- one pupils were enrolled in the opportunity classes under the care of nine specially trained teachers. That all or more classes will be needed is indicated by the fact that in 1940 one hundred twenty- cne new children were referred to clinics for examination of their intelligence and fifteen childrn were referred for re-examination. Fifteen pupils were found to be normal, fifty-six were dull normal, fifty-nine were definitely mentally retarded and six were not exam- ined because of sickness or because they had moved from the city.
Some of the children who are dull normal have been recom- mended for attendance in the special classes. There are more chil- dren in the city than can be cared for in the present number of classes but not enough in any one general location to justify open- ing another class.
It is a pleasure to report that the number of handicapped chil- dren requiring special education decreased in 1940. During the school year ending in June 1940, twenty-two children were trans- ported to the class for the physically handicapped in the Thomas B. Pollard School but of that number eight were well enough to return to the regular school in September, one returned to a sanatorium. During the school year eighteen different children were taught at home by visiting teachers of which number five have returned to the regular schools, six were transferred to the Handicapped Class and two are deceased.
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CITY OF QUINCY
In December 1940 there were twenty-two children being trans- ported to the class for Handicapped Children and eight were re- ceiving instruction at home.
Quincy has been very fortunate in the teachers who have taught the handicapped children. The work that is done by and with these children is a very satisfying part of Quincy Public School education.
I close this report with a brief quotation from the class teacher of the handicapped children, "The atmosphere of the building has always been conducive to the happiness and progress of the phys- ically handicapped child. This is very vital to the success of the work .... These pupils for the most part will become self-support- ing members of society."
Respectfully submitted, ALBERT H. COCHRANE, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
MR. JAMES N. MUIR
Supt. of Schools
Quincy, Mass. Dear Mr. Muir:
The following is a report of the work of the Health Education Department.
Health Service
Contagious Diseases Reported
1938
1939
1940
Scarlet Fever
933
151
106
Measles
156
1279
118
Totals
1089
1430
224
Medical Examinations
1939
1940
1. Regular Routine Examinations
8890
8494
2. Special Examinations
567
1570
3. Examinations of Athletes
1242
1331
4. Miscellaneous Examinations
893
553
5. Pre-School Clinic Examinations
386
516
Total examinations by School Physicians
11978
12464
The orthopedic clinic which was started in December, 1940 is held in the Quincy High School once each month. Parents, teachers and nurses have expressed enthusiastic approval of this newest health service feature.
School Nursing Service
1939
1940
I. Number of pupils inspected by Nurse or physician 46,865 46,993
II. Field Visits by Nurses:
1. To Home
1376
1917
2. To Physicians
33
21
3. To other agencies
119
156
III. Office Visits (or conferences in school buildings) :
1. Parents
1121
803
2. Teachers:
a. re health of pupils
4359
3992
b. re hygiene of classroom
585
452
c. re home conditions
1640
632
3. Pupils :
a. re health advice
9082
8345
b. re first aid
3653
4025
c. re illness and suspected contagion
3295
3232
d. re follow-up of defects
5385
5207
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CITY OF QUINCY
IV. Parents Notified re defects of
a. eyes
455
375
b. ears
165
181
c. nose and throat
748
461
d. teeth
2108
2148
e. feet and posture
248
376
f. others
222
184
V. Corrections reported
2688
2774
* This report does not include any figures from North Quincy High School because of Mrs. Baker's absence.
** Quincy High School reported 970 defects and 680 corrections; 70% is a high commendable record.
Tuberculosis Clinic Summary
Chadwick Clinic
1939
1940
Pupils recommend for re-examinations
156
117
Pupils re-examined
150
117
Pupils improved
149
113
Pupils unimproved
1
4
Pupils X-rayed
143
114
Pupils recommended for Sanatorium treatment . .
0
1
Pupils referred to family physician for observation
0
1
Pupils discharged from clinic
9
18
*The work of the Chadwick Clinic will now be taken over by the Norfolk County Clinic.
Norfolk. Coun y Clinic
1939
1940
Population of Grades tested
2505
2469
Children Tuberculin tested
1561
1948
% Tested
62%
79%
Children X-rayed
579
393
Children examined
87
76
Adult type tuberculosis cases found
5
2
Pleurisy with effusion
0
1
Adult type tuberculosis (observation groups)
0
2
Placed on observation list for annual check-up
87
78
Number examined by special request
19
20
Quincy Mortality rate from T.B. per 100,000.
42.9
26
Accidents Reported
Sent to Hospital
1939
1940
1939
1940
Elementary Schools
45
46
14
17
Trade School
8
16
8
16
South Junior
6
5
2
2
Central Junior
11
10
6
5
Quincy Point Junior
12
16
2
4
Quincy High
50
42
40
23
North Quincy High
56
47
29
14
Totals
188
182
101
80*
*Many treatments for athletic injuries were given free at the Quincy Hospital which do not show in this report.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Analysis of Accidents during 1940
Athletics 48
Gymnasiums
28
Classrooms
21
Corridors
13
Shop (not including Trade)
8
Playgrounds
38
Lavatories
2
Cafeterias
1
Miscellaneous
7
Trade School
16*
182
(Plumbing*, 4; Woodworking, 6; Sheet Metal, 3; Machine Shop, 1; Automobile Dept., 1.)
Total number of fractures resulting from these accidents, 18.
Physical Education
The physical education program, as do the facilities for teach- ing this work, varies within the system.
Both Quincy and North Quincy High School gymnasiums, with only a curtain dividing classes, make it difficult to give very much verbal instruction because of noise interference. This condition is somewhat offset at North Quincy because of facilities offered in the body mechanics room.
The P.F.I. figurcs which follow include the results of 1930 and 1940 tests.
P.F.I. Test Results
1939
1940
PFI
SI
PFI
SI
Quincy High School-Girls Average
111
1579
112
1612
Quincy High School-Boys Average
103
2427
107
2561
North Quincy High School -. Girls Average
118
1550
113
1620
North Quincy High School-Boys Average .
114
2075
113
2330
North Quincy High (Junior)-Girls Average North Quincy High (Junior)-Boys Average
108
1263
113
1460
Central Junior School-Girls Average
113
1320
112
1410
South Junior School-Girls Average
106
1240
115
1501
South Junior School-Boys Average
112
1395
114
1580
Quincy Point Junior School-Girls Average
91
1020
103
1290
Quincy Point Junior School-Boys Average
97
1199
104
1520
116
1450
114
1490
Central Junior School-Boys Average
119
1325
110
1515
The elementary school physical education program consisted for the most part in working with pupils needing body mechanic training. Three teachers were assigned to this work, cach doing about 21/2 days each week except during the testing period of spring and fall.
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CITY OF QUINCY
Infantry Drill Manuals have been distributed to all physical education men so that the marching tactics taught will be the same as those used in military service.
Fall Financial Report-1940
Quincy High School
Receipts
Expenses
Football
$ 6,644.12 $ 3,157.61
Soccer
191.24
Rifle
32.84
Riding (Transportation)
5.40
Cross Country
.....
Junior Schools (Three)
Football Equipment
49.50
1,255.53
Transportation
96.00
Police
6.00
Soccer Equipment
109.20
$ 6,693.62 $
4,893.94
Net Receipts
1,799.68
S 6,693.62
North Quincy High School
Football
$ 2,611.55 $
2,738.76
(Junior School)
Football
3.50
416.93
Soccer
24.00
$ 2,615.05 $
3,179.69
Net Loss
564.64
$ 3,179.69
Recommendations
There is a vital need for larger quarters for health service work at Quincy High School.
An effort should be made to co-ordinate the various recreation programs now being sponsored by the Park Department, W.P.A. and the churches using school facilities. In some cases boys of high school and junior school age are attending many of these sessions irrespective of their health needs.
Soap should be supplied for showers to improve the hygiene of pupils.
Surfacing for many of the : locker room floors to minimize the danger of athletes foot.
Provisions for a body mechanics program at Quincy High School.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. CARTER Director, Health Education
40.12
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