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Hood, H. P. and Sons Metters, John, Insurance Company Morrill, George, Ink Company Morrill Memorial Library New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. Norwood Hospital
Norwood Housing Trust Norwood Lumber Company
Norwood: Norfolk County Trust Co. (Mass.)
Norwood Press Company Norwood, Town of, Clerk
Orent Brothers, Inc. Peabody, Henry O., School for Girls
Plimpton Press
Savogran Company Sears, Roebuck and Company
Whittemore, John, Sons Company Winslow Brothers and Smith Company
Woods, Carroll, Agency Woolworth, F. W., Company
WALPOLE
Bird and Son, Inc. Hollingsworth and Vose Company Kendall Mills Norfolk County Agricultural School
Old Colony Council, Boy Scouts of America
Walpole: Norfolk County Trust Company (Mass.)
WASHINGTON D. C.
United States Government Treasury Department Employment Service
Home Making Courses
A joint committee of Women in Industry and Home Economics has been appointed by the American Vocational Association to study the interrelations of trade and industrial education and home economics education as they concern the education of women in industry. This committee has developed a suggested course in personal and home living for girls in trade schools. We have realized this need for some time and much of this work is already incorporated in our present related courses. We are constantly revising courses of study and are about to add units of child feeding, child care and development. The number of our graduates who have married in the last four years shows definitely that vocational homemaking could well be a course offering in the Peabody School.
Use of the Day House
Through the courtesy of the Norwood Historical Society, the top-floor studio of Day House has been placed at our disposal. Miss Abby Spear, a member of the Advisory Board to the Dressmaking Department, was responsible for making these admirable arrangements. Classes in costume design have been carried on once a week since October, 1947. The girls have access to many period costumes and much exquisite needle work. It is altogether very profitable and pleasant.
ENROLLMENT AND PLACEMENT BY COURSES January, 1947 - December, 1947
Course
Enrollment
Non- Residents
Certificates Granted
Under- Graduates
Left School
Placement P.T .* F.T.
Beauty Culture. .
44
18
12
28
4
12
Business Education.
34
7
18
12
4
1
17
Trade Dressmaking.
46
13
10
30
6
. .
6
Commercial Foods.
40
8
11
25
4
5
1
Retailing - Pre-Christmas Training -
15
. .
. .
. .
. .
1.
-
-
-
-
-
Total. .
179
46
51
95
18
21
36
*Part-time placement. Full-time placement.
Distribution of Non-Resident Pupils as to Courses :
Beauty Culture. . .
Dedham, 7; Franklin, 1; Walpole, 4;
Westwood, 4;
Wrentham, 2. Westwood, 1.
Business Education.
Canton, 1; Franklin, 1; Medfield, 1; Walpole, 3;
Trade Dressmaking.
Canton, 1; Dedham, 2; Franklin, 6;
Medfield, 1; Medway, 1; Walpole, 2;
Commercial Foods. .
Dedham, 1; Medfield, 1; Millis, 1;
Norfolk, 1; Walpole, 1; Westwood, 3.
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Establishment of Henry O. Peabody Perpetual Care Fund
The Student Cooperative Association has this year voted to establish the Henry O. Peabody Perpetual Care Fund for reconditioning and perpetual care of the Peabody family lot in Boxford Cemetery. An aged relative, Miss Julia A. Cummings, until her death several years ago, has cared for this lot. The lot has now become somewhat neglected. Mr. Frank A. Manny of Boxford notified the school of this and has contributed $5.00 to the fund. The sum of $135 will be paid to the Town of Boxford before its annual town meeting so that the lot will be in good condition before Memorial Day.
Beginning January 16, 1947, the Norwood Messenger ran a series of articles by the late Mr. Willard Everett on the life and work of Mr. Henry O. Peabody. Mr. Everett spent much time in obtaining his information and seeking out persons who knew Mr. Peabody. This is interesting material to add to our present file of knowledge about Mr. Henry O. Peabody.
Alumnae Association
There is an active interest in forming an Alumnae Association, as indicated by replies to a recent questionnaire sent to graduates. We hope this association will become a reality before June, 1948. It will do much to foster public interest in the school.
A Special Visitor to the School
Miss Sigrid Lillelund of Copenhagen, Denmark, visited the School on April 9, 1947. Miss Lillelund came to the United States to study vocational education for women and girls. Her trip was sponsored by the Danish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Henry O. Peabody School was one of two Girls' Trade Schools in Massachusetts recommended for study by the United States Office of Education. She was most enthusiastic and commented particularly on the atmosphere and fine school spirit, the healthy-looking, well-groomed, happy students and the fine equip- ment. The Tea Room Management class entertained Miss Lillelund at luncheon.
Evening School
The evening program of Practical Arts and Handicrafts has been conducted since September, 1944, and has grown from four classes held in the Junior High School the winter of 1944 with an enrollinent of 115, to the present twenty-three classes now held in the Peabody and High School buildings, with an enrollment of 300. New classes have been added according to public demand. This year, requests were made for classes in Childrens' Clothing, Rug Braiding, and Upholstery. It was possible to establish all three.
The following courses are included in this year's program:
Dressmaking
9 classes
Childrens' Clothing
2 classes
Dressmaking.
6 classes
Tailoring.
1 class
Jewelry Making .
1 class
Millinery.
2 classes
Rug Braiding
1 class
Rug Hooking.
2 classes
Slip Cover Making
1 class
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Tray Painting. 5 classes
1 class
Upholstery Weaving
1 class
Miss Louise Moore, agent of Trade and Industrial Education for Girls and Women of the United States Office of Education, visits our trade program each year. She has recently been made a member to a committee to further crafts education through- out the country. This year she chose especially to visit the Evening Practical Arts Program at the Peabody School and was much impressed with our use of school facilities. For example, we use the bakery for additional art classes, the cafeteria for upholstery classes, the beauty culture laboratory for millinery classes, and the science room for rug hooking classes. Through the courtesy of Mr. Charles Hayden Principal of the Norwood Senior High School, we use the High School library for rug braiding classes, and the chemistry laboratory for jewelry classes.
As the building is open two evenings a week, it would be possible to offer trade extension and business courses to our former graduates and to others who might wish further training. I hope that such a program may be considered for next year, and I believe it will expand on its own merits.
The Faculty
Being a faculty member of a new school is an enviable privilege and a highly valuable educational experience. We have a fine and ambitious group of teachers working together to fit the school to the needs of the individual. Keeping alert to trends in education, they are constantly revising the courses of study.
Miss Rose Morrison was appointed to the position of teacher of Business Machines in December, 1946. Miss Morrison came to us with a wide experience in the business field as well as teaching.
Mrs. Lucile Coite was appointed to the position of teacher of Commercial Baking and Catering in January, 1947. Mrs. Coite has had fine experience in Commercial Baking and Catering.
Miss Marion Chubet was appointed as a Student Aide under the regulations of the State Department of Vocational Education - term not to exceed one year.
Mrs. Bertha Burrows, teacher of Beauty Culture, resigned June, 1947. Miss Dorothy Blood was appointed to the position of teacher of Beauty Culture, September 1, 1947. She has had experience both in Beauty Culture and teaching.
Miss Priscilla Patey resigned on October 1, 1947, as a teacher of Related Science, to take a position as Home Economics teacher in her home city of Lynn. Mrs. Ruby Jean Keown was appointed to the position of teacher in Related Science, October 1, 1947. Mrs. Keown is a graduate of the University of Texas and has had experience in the Commercial Food field as well as in Home Economics and Science teaching.
This school year has been a very full and pleasant one, and I wish to thank all who have contributed to its success.
BLANCHE L. MARCIONETTE.
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REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
It is with pleasure that I submit my eighth annual report as Principal of the Norwood Junior High School.
During the past year the Junior High School teachers met regularly to study, discuss, and formulate attitudes and appreciations in order to review improved teaching practices so that learning conditions for the pupils might be ameliorated. In addition to the professional growth which develops with such a study, the spirit of cooperation in working out a common problem was most stimulating.
Our testing program indicates generally satisfactory results, which are constantly used as a means of improving our organization and instruction. For the last two years we have gone to the elementary schools near the end of the year to administer mental tests because we believed that we could use the information in June, rather than September, to plan more effectively for our new pupils. At this point I digress to state that mental ability is but one factor, a potential, in school work. Teachers' marks are one of the best means of evaluating pupil progress. However, by using both measures for proper division placement, there was a marked decrease in transfer of pupils to different classes during the first few months. While it is difficult to weigh the results of satisfactory adjustment, it is interesting to observe that last year, in a seventh grade class of nearly one hundred and sixty pupils, no one was retarded.
Our pupils participated in many activities outside the classroom, and these are most important. The club program is similar to that of other years, and the Journal- ism Club, has continued its exceptional record with another successful year, for our school publication, the Junior Narrator, was again awarded second prize in its class in a national contest sponsored annually by Columbia University. The ninth grade socials, a Halloween party for all grades, traffic supervised by elected officers, regular assembly programs, intramural games for both boys and girls were some of the extra- curricular activities in which the pupils participated.
The Junior High School Parent-Teachers' Association was organized last year, and it is hoped that this organization will grow each year so that both school and home can work together for the optimum development of each pupil.
Building and grounds are in good condition. Two rooms, partially equipped for showing films, should have additional black curtains. The stage, used as a gymnasium during the school day, has had much use not only by us, but also by the Senior High School and outside organizations. Instead of replacing the curtain, I recommend a cyclorama.
I take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. Lynch, for the cooperation and advice which you have given to me.
JOHN J. CORCORAN.
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF HOME ECONOMICS
I herewith submit a report on Home Economics Education for the year ending December 31, 1947.
The Function of Homemaking Education
Now, more than ever, schools are assuming the responsibility of teaching America's young citizens how to take their place in a democracy. Educators agree that, in addition to the three R's, character development and molding the child into a well- adjusted personality are of utmost importance. That is why education for home and family living or Home Economics Education is included in our American schools and why this type of education plays such an important and unique part in the educa- tional program.
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Home Economics Education guides the individual in determining values worth working for in immediate personal and home living, in achieving a wholesome person- ality and in working out satisfactory personal and social relationships. It helps him discover his needs, interests and capacities, and to use individual and family resources for the values set up as most worthwhile in life. Cooperative effort is the foundation of democratic living and Home Economics offers unusual opportunities for teaching students to work together for considering the areas of common concern and for extending understanding and appreciation of other people.
Since successful personal and home life today is dependent largely upon the extent to which children, youth and adults are educated in and for home living, home-life education becomes a common need. Therefore, Home Economics instruction should be extended to more people over a longer period of time.
In this connection the purposes which Home Economics Education might well serve should be thoroughly considered. The Home Economics field is broad and touches many facets in life. Because this field is vitally concerned with people, it has an enviable opportunity to develop a sense of values among the pupils. To provide a rich program of Home-life education ample space and equipment and adequate expenditures for routine operation are essential. The learning environment is very important to successful Home Economics teaching. Both in operating this department and selecting teaching material, ideals essential for good homemaking must be coordinated with standards, present or desirable and obtainable, with reason- able effort, for the homes of the community.
Values received from Home Economics teaching can be measured in changes in individual behavior, attitudes, ideals and skills. It is encouraging to note the im- provement in personal relationships made by girls who study Home Economics, also their improved ability to make plans cooperatively and effectively execute them. The final test will be seen in homes - better homes that promote the continuing growth of every family member and then extend the basic family feeling of sympathy, respect and mutual aid out to wider and wider areas of neighborhood, community, nation and the world. If Norwood will give more of this type of education to their young people they will go ahead and find happiness and success in their home-life and in homemaking - the place where they are really headed and the profession which will occupy most of their time.
Education for homemaking came into being in response to a demand for a closer relation between education and life itself. Life today demands that education keep apace with the times and conditions. If education can help - the time is now.
HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT NEWS
1. Change in Personnel - High School Cafeteria
In February, 1947, Mrs. Mary Logue was appointed as substitute cook in our cafeteria. This was the second change in this position during the school year. Mrs. Logue has now been permanently placed on regular rating as of November 1947 and once more the cafeteria routine is moving smoothly. Miss Margaret Welch retired in November, 1947 after seventeen years' employment in our cafeteria. She is much missed and we shall not forget her faithful service or the friendly relationships during her period of employment. Mrs. Ellen Naughton has been placed in the posi- tion made vacant by Miss Welch. These changes in personnel we have tried to meet .as efficiently and with as little confusion in regular routine as possible.
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2. The Federal Lunch Program
The Senior High School Cafeteria is still affiliated with the Federal Community Lunch Program. Our standards are being maintained even in the face of constantly increasing food and labor costs and decreasing financial and commodity assistance. A complete nourishing meal can be obtained at minimum costs and many pupils are enjoying the advantages of this project.
3. Class Enrollment
Evidence of the popularity of Home Economics Education is shown through increased and constant class enrollment. Girls just naturally and instinctively enjoy and profit by Home Economics instruction. We find that modern girls want glamour, adventure, something different, something new and, above all, something modern. Girls respond to the fact that in Home Economics classes they learn to dress better, eat better, look better, think better, behave better, understand better and live better.
For them we keep our department offerings modernized and apace with the times. Since every phase of homemaking is rapidly and constantly changing the challenge is always before us to be awake and alert in order that no opportunity to help the pupils to participate in the revision of living standards and ideas which affect their lives will be lost.
The "Gracious Living" class at Senior High School doubled its enrollment this year necessitating the formation of two divisions in this course which is now in its second year. This course, embodying all the factors of gracious and successful living strikes a sympathetic note and is thoroughly appreciated by our girls who well under- stand the value of guidance in self-improvement and successful living. The girls in these classes have responded to many opportunities to contribute to school and com- munity problems where their friendly and efficient services are most welcome and . helpful. They have taken interesting field trips where they have observed worth- while achievements in homemaking endeavors.
4. Renovations
At Junior High School, plans have been made to set up our bedroom equipment under more satisfactory teaching conditions and make the room attractive through new and suitable appointments. We expect the pupils to enjoy the project and profit by future use of these improved facilities. Both the Foods and Clothing workrooms have been made gay and inspiring with colorful new curtains at the windows. A happy feeling has resulted, both pupils and teachers reacting to the inspiration of more attractive environment. We hope to make further improvements and renova- tions of this nature.
5. Visual Education
Time has been set aside in our courses to show many interesting films related to our teaching field. Pupils always enjoy this method of instruction which is most effective and a happy method of presenting many diversified topics.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. I recommend first, expansion of the Home Economics program in Norwood schools to nclude younger children and to increase offerings generally. A wealth of potential Home Economics material could enrich the lives and experiences of children and youth of all ages. I believe there should be planned
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and integrated education for family living throughout the school system, this to include both boys and girls.
2. I believe that further use of commodities could be made to add to the nutrition program throughout the school system if equipment and facilities could be provided.
3. I especially call attention to my repeated recommendations of former years that Personal Regimen and Family Life instruction be provided for boys at the Junior and Senior High School level. Boys have much need of such in- struction and have requested it. Many towns and cities are offering personal and family life instruction to boys with much success.
4. Generally, there is need of modernization of Home Economics equipment and facilities, as well as more funds for operating the department under modern conditions. In consideration of all the modern ads for household equipment of all kinds as well as gadgets and tools of labor-saving importance our school equipment by comparison is far from adequate having become depleted and out-dated during the long period of shortages.
5. The lack of suitable and sufficient refrigeration at our Senior High School Cafeteria should be of much concern. With no place to keep our large supply of bottled milk reasonably cold and palatable we are unable to meet the pupils' requests for improvement of the situation. I, therefore, recommend that a milk storage cabinet be obtained either through direct purchase or as a part of future milk contract arrangements.
6. Display Cabinet. We would like the opportunity to show our creative work and display and post informative material for the benefit and interest of all pupils. I request that display cabinets be hung in the main corridor at both Junior and Senior High School for the use of this department.
CONCLUSIONS
Again, we, of the Home Economics Department extend our thanks and apprecia- tion to the Norwood Mothers' Club for their support and encouragement through their annual award for excellence in Home Economics. This thought and appreciation of the importance of Homemaking as an all-time profession provides inspiration for continued effort for better homes for America.
We have been glad to affiliate with Framingham State College and Regis College in assisting their practice teachers who came to Norwood to observe and learn from our experience.
We have also enjoyed the contributions made by the business world in supplying us with demonstrators to add to our instruction.
In closing, I wish to thank all administrators and co-workers for all their under- standing and cooperation in the interest of improving and developing the work of this department.
AGNES M. BRIDGES.
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REPORT OF VOCATIONAL - INDUSTRIAL ARTS
My dear Mr. Lynch:
I herewith submit my annual report of the Vocational-Industrial Arts Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Boys' Vocational Education
In many respects this has been a significant year as the school rounds out its fourth year. I feel we have more than held our own, for a one-unit school. The enrollment has been stable with few withdrawals, indicating a thorough interest of the students in their chosen trade.
Our program was similar to that of last year and therefore necessitated only a slight change, due to the entering group of eleven boys - the maximum number allowed. By grouping the first and second year boys into division one (fourteen boys), and the third and fourth year boys into division two (thirteen boys), it was possible to have an equal number of students in each division. This step made for an easy adjustment in the shop, but created a rather difficult arrangement in the matter of related studies and the required academic work. The program at present seems adequate and is running smoothly.
More than ever before the facilities of the shop, as well as the boys' time have been in great demand. We have been most fortunate in obtaining the necessary materials, thus enabling us to fulfill orders in quality and quantity comparable to production standards of the trade. Mr. Lugton demonstrated his versatility and knowledge of his trade by taking hold of these production jobs and getting them out in record time.
Co-operating wholeheartedly, the school assisted in the promotion of activities connected with the high school, such as stage and scenery effects for the Senior Play, setting up, arranging and covering seats for graduation and other incidental jobs. Frame work for floats used by community organizations in Norwood's 75th Anniversary parade provided enjoyable constructive experiences for the boys.
In connection with the Open House at the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls', held during the latter part of May, we exhibited many fine pieces of cabinet work made by our boys. The work created a great deal of interest and was visited by a large number of the town's citizens.
Recently a new sound projector was purchased for the high school, to be used jointly by all departments. We have outlined a program for its use which will stimulate further interest in our cabinet making unit. Due to our long school day, the use of the projector does not interfere with other departments and gives us an opportunity for an extended program of audio and visual aids.
Looking into the future, we hope that other units of instruction may be set up to augment the present cabinet-making unit, and expansion of our Vocational offer- ings, such as units in Repair of Electrical Appliances, Communications, including Radio, Radar and Electronics and Carpentry. This community and its immediate area could thus be served by a profitable program.
Once more I would like to call attention to the need of space for an office for the Director of Vocational Education. Using a classroom for administrative purposes makes difficult the proper functioning of the school.
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Industrial Arts - Junior High School
Our program of Industrial Arts centers itself in the Junior High School. We were able to offer the boys four distinct units of industrial work, which mostly served as an exploratory or try-out experience in Metal work (including some elementary machine shop), Woodworking, Printing and Technical Drawing.
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