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Refresher Arithmetic is offered to Juniors and Seniors who are taking no formal course in mathematics, but who exhibit a need or desire to improve their speed and accuracy in the funda- mentals or arithmetic.
Typing for personal use is offered to pupils who, having no intention of making secretarial work a career, nevertheless desire to learn to operate a typewriter with reasonable speed and facility for thir own personal use. These classes are very popu- lar with the student body and now have an enrollment of over forty pupils.
Enrollment and Attendance
The high-school enrollment at the opening of school in September was one hundred eighty-eight pupils, thirty-two more than last spring. A senior class of thirty-three members promises to be one of the largest graduating classes in the his- tory of the school. It also indicates a decrease in the rate of
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withdrawal from school prior to graduation. Included in the enrollment this year are five veterans of World War II. These young men have foregone many opportunities to earn lucrative wages in order to finish their high-school education. They are maintaining a high grade of scholarship and have proved a definite asset to the school morale, as their seriousness of pur- pose and appreciation of the values of education have proved an inspiration to many of our younger and less mature students.
Attendance has been satisfactorily maintained at about 95%. The record of 94% for the month of December was particularly gratifying, being the highest on record for this month. We are striving to reduce the number of cases of tardi- ness which are still too numerous.
The Testing Program
In the fall of 1945 the Iowa Educational Development Test was given to all high-school pupils. This test was primarily an achievement test, the results of which have been most helpful in determining the immediate needs of our pupils and indicating to what degree certain curriculum revisions and teaching tech- niques should be modified.
This fall the Otis Test of Mental Ability was given to all students. The purpose of this test was to aid in determining the potential ability of Wayland High School pupils and to compare this potential with actual accomplishment. The results of the Otis Test showed that our pupils possess intelligence equal to that found in the average American community. The range of mental abilities within the school was typical with I. Q.'s running from 74 to 130. This test has been most helpful in aiding teachers to provide for individual differences within each classroom. It has also been one more factor in aiding the staff to provide more effective guidance.
At the present time a committee of teachers is preparing a cumulative test record card and cumulative guidance card. When completed, these cards will be most helpful in informing teachers of the educational progress and personal development of each student in the school. Colleges, schools, and prospective employers are requiring more and more information about indi- vidual students. School marks are important but do not give sufficient information to analyze the individual as a whole. Furthermore, teaching and administrative personnel changes from time to time, and unless complete records are kept, it is
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impossible to give adequate reports to schools of higher learn- ing or prospective employers often requesting this data several years after the student has left the high school.
Standardized objective tests are given in specific fields of subject matter in order to determine the quality and quantity of work being accomplished by our students in their various classes. Through this technique strengths are maintained and weaknesses are quickly observed and either compensated for or corrected.
The Graduating Class of 1946
In June, nineteen pupils were graduated from the high school. This was one of the smallest classes in recent years, due in large measure to the number of boys who left to enter one of the branches of the military service. Only three mem- bers of this class were candidates for college. One is now in Tufts Engineering School; another in Boston University ; and a third member is expected to enter Boston College this spring. Five boys are in the armed service ; three of the girls are mar- ried ; and the rest of the class has been placed in desirable busi- ness positions. The school is again indebted to the Wayland Women's Club for its generous scholarships which were awarded to the students now attending college.
Athletics
Our athletic teams have been most successful during the past year. In baseball nine victories were scored in twelve games. The football team enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in recent years by winning eight of its nine games. In basketball our varsity team has won two of its first three games against strong rivals. The cheerleaders have contributed much to the inspiration and morale of our teams and student body.
Winning games is a most satisfying experience for members of the team and for sports' lovers in the community. It must not be forgotten, however, that the primary purpose of high- school athletics is to develop physical and mental coordination, to stress a high standard of sportsmanship and team play. Our policy has been to encourage all boys and girls to participate in the athletic program. We devote considerable time to boys and girls with less athletic ability, since they are often the ones who most need the advantages which the physical education program offers. As a result of this policy, more than forty boys were fully equipped members of the football squad. Over sixty-five
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boys and girls are now participating in the basketball program.
All students who take part in inter-school competition are required to fulfill the scholastic requirements as set by the Massachusetts High School Principals' Association.
The results of the baseball and football seasons were as follows :
BASEBALL
Wayland
9
Middlesex
1
Wayland
7
Newton J. V.
0
Wayland
7
Weston
3
Wayland
1
Ashland
2
Wayland
9
Westboro
7
Wayland
4
Hopkinton
6
Wayland
4
Ashland
5
Wayland
9
Westboro
0
Wayland
10
Sudbury
2
Wayland
3
Westford
0
Wayland
6
Weston
1
Wayland
10
Southboro
4
FOOTBALL
Wayland
31
Westford
0
Wayland
7
Westboro
6
Wayland
31
Millis
0
Wayland
25
St. Charles
6
Wayland
13
Medfield
0
Wayland
7
Ashland
13
Wayland
46
Burlington
13
Wayland
28
Bourne
19
Wayland
20
Weston
2
In addition to the sports program, all students who are physically able are required to take physical education twice a week with the exception of Juniors and Seniors who are partici- pating in athletics. The success of the entire program in health and physical education can be largely attributed to the untiring efforts of the efficient and well-trained instructors: Coach Joseph Nathanson, Assistant Coach Samuel Strickland, and Miss Marjorie Sisson, Supervisor of Girls' Physical Education.
The school is also indebted to the Boosters' Club for its substantial contribution toward equipping the football team and to many town organizations which made possible the testimonial banquet and generous awards to the football players.
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The Activity Program
In the spring a most successful operetta, "Stephen Foster," was presented by the Glee Club and the Dramatic Club. An appreciative audience rewarded the efforts of the cast by repeat- ed encores. The Junior Prom and Senior Class night were also well received. The careful preparations and mature execution of their plans was a credit to the members of these classes. In June, the Seniors issued the first Wayland High School Year- book. The attractive pictures, appropriate caricatures, and interesting essays have undoubtedly established this venture as an annual tradition.
In April, a school orchestra was formed and practiced diligently each week. It made its first public appearance at graduation when it played the processional and recessional marches. In the fall, the orchestra, augmented by several addi- tional pieces, cooperated with the Glee Club and Dramatic Club in the presentation of a Christmas program to which all mem- bers of the community were invited.
Under Mr. Allen's able direction, a Projectors' Club has been organized. The purpose of this club is to train students to operate the school's sound projector and to supply operators for the educational films, which are frequently shown at assemblies and in the various classrooms. In addition to these duties, the members of the club catalogue educational films, inform the staff of various new films which might be suitable supplements to class work, and are available to serve organizations in the town that may wish these services.
Among the frequent assembly programs held during the past year was a Memorial Day Service in which former high- school students represented in uniform the various branches of the armed services. A stirring address was given by Mr. Philip Burbank, one of Wayland's gold star fathers. At another assembly, several honor students were duly installed as members of the Francis Wayland Chapter of the National Honor Society. Several films which unfold the recent discoveries of scientific research and social development have been presented. Mr. Haydn S. Pearson, editorial writer for the New York Times and author of "Country Flavor," "Success on the Small Farm," and other books, addressed the student body on the subject "Some Problems in a Writer's Career."
At the present time a large number of high-school students
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are participating in a contest sponsored by the Wayland Plan- ning Committee. The purpose of this contest is to interest our young people in the problems involved in planning the future of the Town of Wayland. A variety of topics including zoning, water supply, a Wayland airport, roads, and public buildings has been proposed. Winning essays will be announced and published early in 1947.
Realizing full well that many problems remain unsolved, the faculty and I, nevertheless, are encouraged by the progress of the past year. We are deeply grateful for the whole-hearted support which the superintendent, school committee, parents and townspeople have given us in all of our activities, and we look forward to the continuous growth and development of Wayland High School in the days to come.
Respectfully yours,
RADCLIFFE MORRILL, Headmaster.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I herewith submit the following report of the Physical Education program in the Wayland Schools.
In the Wayland and Cochituate Grammar Schools, the Fall program consisted of the following activities : Grades 1 and 2, outdoor games of low organization, story plays, locomotor activ- ities, and object-handling activities. Grades 3 and 4, games of higher organization involving team cooperation and pupil lead- ership. Grades 5 and 6, girls' lead-up games, stressing the importance of good sportsmanship and team cooperation. The boys were instructed in soccer, football, and speedball, and gen- eral conditioning activities. Inter-class competition supple- mented activities in both of these groups.
For the indoor winter program, the first and second grades participated in singing games, stunts, classroom games, and rhythms involving fundamental locomotions. The third and fourth grades learned simple folk dances, stunts, and self-test- ing activities, rhythms, marching and simple movement exer- cises. Due to the lack of space, highly organized games were unable to be carried on but relays, folk and country dancing, conditioning activities and classroom games were taught. In the Cochituate School, the boys received some instruction in the. fundamentals of ice hockey.
The girls of the seventh and eighth grades participated in square dancing, folk dancing, ballroom dancing, and skills of basketball.
Under the leadership of the classroom teachers, the boys in the seventh and eighth grades in both schools have been receiving excellent instruction in sports as soccer, football, basketball, and ice hockey. We are very fortunate in having teachers who are able to do the fine work that these men are doing.
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The girls' program in the High School includes two re- quired periods of Physical Education each week as does the boys' program. In these periods, instruction includes funda- mentals in individual sports which will be of value outside of school, leadership and participation in team games, basic dance forms and patterns, and general conditioning activities.
After-school activities give opportunities to further skills and interests in basketball, volleyball, badminton, square danc- ing, modern dancing, and tumbling.
A new activity was introduced into the program this Fall. This was field hockey. It is hoped that in the near future this sport will take a prominent place in the interscholastic athletic program.
Emphasis is also placed on posture throughout all of the schools.
I wish to thank you and your staff for your splendid cooperation in helping to carry out this program.
Respectfully submitted,
MARJORIE P. SISSON.
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I herewith submit my annual report as Art Supervisor of the Wayland Schools.
That art has become a vital part of the school program can be seen any day a visit is made to the schoolroom. In most of the grades, the classroom teacher uses a form of art to carry out some part of the daily program. This may be in black- board drawing, sand table projects, arts and crafts brought from home to illustrate a given subject, materials from libraries, or other sources. It shows that the teachers are awake to the many functional possibilities that are has in daily living.
This growth tends to make a richer background for the child. As in home training, the need is for guidance to show the way toward more creative and individual expression with an interest in the development of a higher type of citizen through the knowledge he gains.
We have had several opportunities to serve others. These were mainly through the Junior Red Cross. Projects of this type are constructive and are necessary in developing a sense of the need of giving service to others.
The high school classes are larger and have done much to help the community in the way of posters. The spirit of cooper- ation has been excellent in these outside problems, in making the background for the Stephen Foster operetta, and other school activities. Working with, and for others, is an art in itself. I am most grateful to the students and teachers for their loyal support and cooperation.
Under Mr. Clark's guidance, a group of pictures were pur- chased from the High School Student Fund. These are prints by well known artists. The School Department had them suit- ably framed and hung in various classrooms. They are a great addition, and I am sure are enjoyed by the students.
May I express my appreciation to you as Superintendent, for your helpful suggestions and interest in the advancement of art in the schools, and to the School Committee for continuous support in making the art program function.
Respectfully submitted,
MARGUERITE ELLIOTT PEASLEE.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I herewith have the honor of submitting my third report as School Physician of the Wayland Schools. Total number of students examined 669
The following defects noted in all the grades are as fol- lows :
Defective tonsils and adenoids 149
Defective posture 2
Defective heart 5
Defective teeth : In as much as the school has a fine dental clinic, teeth are cared for in that depart- ment.
At this time I wish to state that in my examinations during this past year, I have found many less cases of defective tonsils and adenoids and believe sincerely that this is due to the fine cooperation between parents and their family physicians. This condition definitely improves each year.
There have been a few sporadic cases of Measles, Whoop- ing Cough, and Scarlet Fever. I believe that the modern treat- ments which are available to all contribute greatly to the fact that there are so few, and that with these available treatments there is no reason for prevalancy of these diseases.
I sincerely appreciate the cooperation of the dentist, the school nurse, and all those connected with this work.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK C. ROMANO, M.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL CLINIC
To the Superintendent of Schools :
The significant position that dentistry has assumed in our present day life proves that dental care has reached a stage of major importance. Progress at the dental clinic has been slow but progress we have made. Each visit by a student has been just that much nearer to a start on the road toward real mouth care and health.
During the summer vacation period, ways were considered as a means of increasing the availability of dental services for the children at the Center School at Wayland and those at Cochituate. At the start of the fall term one morning each week was devoted to dental care at Wayland Center and one morning at Cochituate. This has closed a considerable gap in the carrying out of a successful dental program for the two schools.
In my examinations during the past year I have found a decided improvement in the teeth of those children who have had continuous dental treatment. Unfortunately, we have not been able to treat all those students desiring dental care.
The following dental operations were accomplished in 1946 :
Number of fillings
429
Number of extractions
46
Number of prophylaxis 57
Number of operations
532
Respectfully submitted,
REID A. RAWDING, DM.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
I hereby submit my annual school report for the year end- ing December 31, 1946.
The school physician was assisted at the yearly physical examinations. Notices of defects were sent to the parents. When defects were found, a home visit was made whenever it was necessary. The school doctor was assisted in giving the toxoid treatments.
Every three months each child was weighed and measured.
The school dentist from January through June was assisted one day each week. Since September, instead of working alter- nately in the Center and Cochituate buildings a half day each week was given to each elementary school.
On May 27 a pre-school clinic was conducted in Cochituate and on the following day in Wayland. The children entering school in September were examined by the school physician. Miss Morrill assisted in Cochituate and Miss Salmon in Way- land. As heretofore, pupils unable to attend the clinics were examined by their family physicians. Parents were advised to have their children's physical defects corrected before the open- ing of school.
Audiometer hearing tests were given last May. The equip- ment was loaned by the State Department. Parents were noti- fied when pupils were found to have defective hearing. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the teachers who so ably assisted.
In the early fall, the Massachusetts Vision Testing Equip- ment was borrowed from the State Department. Unfortunate- ly, we could keep the equipment only long enough to complete the testing in one building. I am grateful to the teachers who assisted in this program. Again we are deeply indebted to the Salvation Army Committees in Wayland and Cochituate for
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making it possible for the Wayland Schools to have their own eye testing device for use in the future.
A visit was made every day to the grade schools when pos- sible. Home visits were made after an absence of three succes- sive days. If a question of infection or contagion arose, a visit was made immediately.
Home visits to school children 171
Children accompanied home from school 15
Children excluded because of infection 34
Children excluded because of question of contagion 1 Children referred to social service agencies 2
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
To the Superintendent of Schools :
During the year I have had thirty-one cases of questionable absence reported to me.
Number having no legitimate excuse 6
Number of truants 25
Number of truants accompanied to school 5
Chapter 77, Section 3 of the General Laws Relating to Education reads as follows :
"Habitual truants-a child between seven and sixteen who willfully and habitually absents himself from school contrary to Section One of Chapter Seventy-six, shall be deemed a habitual truant, and, unless placed on probation as provided in Section Seven, may, on complaint of a supervisor of attendance, be com- mitted to a county training school."
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. McNEIL.
REGISTRATION OF MINORS October 1, 1946
Age Group
5 - 7
7 - 16
Total
Boys
89
313
402
Girls
54
315
369
Total
143
628
771
Distribution
Public Schools
78
586
664
Private Schools
12
39
51
Vocational Schools
State Schools
0
1
1
Not in School
53
2
55
Total
143
628
771
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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE October 1, 1946
BOYS
Grade 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Totals
1
12 33 11
56
2
7 26 11
44
3
5 19 7 2
33
4
5 16 10 1 2 9 14 9 2
34
6
6 13 8 1 4 14 11
6 3 1 7 1 2
33
8
33
9
3
29
10
27
11
1 1 18
12
5
3 7
4
16
Total 12 40 42 35 32 32 26 33 26 22 42 23 14
4 1 1 385
GIRLS
Grade 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 Totals
1
4 19
6
29
2
3 20
2 1
26
3
4 28
4
1
37
4
9 16
5 1
31
5
11 18 2 2 1
34
6
1
6
17 8
32
7
2 14
10 2 5
1
29
8
8 18
31
9
9 10
8
5
32
10
4 15
3
3
25
11
5 10
3
1
19
12
4
9
2
15
Total
4 22 30
39
32
31
22
41 43 35
23
15
2
1 340
Grand Total
725
34
5
28
7
8 9 3 9 14 4 15 6 2 5 8
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GRADUATION EXERCISES, CLASS OF 1946 Wayland High School Thursday evening, June 13, 1946 High School Auditorium-8 o'clock
Processional Haydn
High School Orchestra Key
National Anthem
Invocation
Reverend William F. Reilly
A Challenge to Youth
Daniel Kicilinski
Acceptance
Arlene MacCallum
Nightfall The Glee Club Liszt
Presentation of Awards Mr. Radcliffe Morrill-Headmaster
Presentation of Class Gift Mr. Alan Thomas-Class President
Commencement Address Dr. Wallace W. Atwood-President, Clark University Italian Street Song Herbert
The Glee Club Miss Mary Cahill-Soloist
Award of Diplomas
Mr. Charles F. Moore Jr .- Chairman, School Committee Benediction
Reverend David M. Angell
Recessional
Welsh Air
High School Orchestra
CLASS OFFICERS
President
Alan Thomas
Vice President Daniel Kicilinski
Secretary Alice Thorne Treasurer Arlene MacCallum
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CLASS OF 1946-GRADUATES
Dorothy Eleanor Ames
Sarah Elizabeth Bolton
Rose Frances Brown Richard H. Burke (U. S. Navy) Alfred C. Damon, Jr.
Nancy-Jean Danforth
James Edward Garvey Ernestine L. Hazard
Daniel Stefan Kicilinski
Arlene Marie MacCallum
Robert J. Moran (U. S. Navy)
Eloise Mae Parrish
Elizabeth Rita Romano
Marie Ann Savoy
Alan Herbert Thomas
Alice Marie Thorne
Barbara Frances Turnbull
Eleanor Mae Vlass
Robert Gregory Walcott (U. S. Navy)
THE FRANCIS WAYLAND CHAPTER of THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character Class of 1946
Daniel Kicilinski Ernestine Hazard Arlene MacCallum
Class of 1947 Pauline Anderson
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ORGANIZATION OF TEACHING STAFF, JANUARY 1, 1947
Names
Position
Education Elected
High School Radcliffe Morrill, Headmaster
Mathematics
St. Stephen's College, A.B. 1946
*Harvard University Ed.M. *University of Chicago Brown University, Ph.B. 1918
David J. Allen, Dean
Mathematics Science
*Washington University Salem State College 1921
*Columbia University
*Boston University, B.B.A., M.B.A.
*Boston University, A.B. 1924
*Columbia University, A.M.
*Boston School of Modern Languages Emmanuel College, A.B. 1945
Mary E. O'Neil
English Social Studies
*Radcliffe College, A.M.
Janie C. Foster
Household Arts
*Harvard University Framingham State College 1929
*Boston University *University Extension
*Simmons College Emmanuel College, A.B. 1943
M. Rita Kelley
Commercial English
*University Extension
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Maude E. Merrithew Commercial
A. Marion Simpson Languages
Francis R. Gladu
Joseph P. Nathanson
Center Elementary School Mabel S. Draper, Principal
Russell F. Gearin
Samuel P. Strickland
History
Science
Physical Education
Grade VI Emmanuel College, A.B. 1945
*Boston College
Grade V
Gorham Normal 1944
* Aroostock State College
*Boston University
Mary McDonnell
Grade IV
Lowell State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
Ruth R. Kerrigan
Grade III
Wheelock College, B.S. in Ed. 1945
*Boston University
* Additional credit courses
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Business Mathematics
Science Physical Education
Tufts College, B.S.C.E. 1928 *Harvard School of Physical Education *University Extension University of New Hampshire, B.S. 1946 *Boston University *University of Paris (U. S. Army)
Mathematics Remedial Work
Framingham State College 1921
*Harvard University
*University Extension
Fitchburg State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
English Social Studies
*Boston University Hyannis State College, B.S. 1946
*Boston University
Nathalie F. Doherty
Eva M. Gately
Names Phyllis B. Bates
Position Grade II
Education Leslie College *Harvard University
Elected 1945
Catherine T. Salmon
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