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Occasionally, a student gets the urge to leave school on attaining his sixteenth birthday. The temptation of what at first glance appears to be big money his friends are earning outside of school, encourages departure before graduation from high school. By and large, however, boys and girls are aware of the values of education as a total lifetime investment and the fact that people who have completed their schooling have a greater earning capacity over a longer period than those who have not.
The cause of absence today in the vast majority of cases is illness and medical authorities have shown that respiratory diseases lead in pupil days lost. The school and the home working as a team can appreciably decrease such absence by stressing sound health habits involving the right kinds of food, sufficient rest, and the student's responsibility to avoid exposing fellow students in the event of a cold, sore throat, or other illness.
Community use of buildings
The present policy regarding the use of school buildings by outside organizations is to encourage such activities when the purpose is educational, recreational, philanthropic, or of a civic interest. To date, many community organizations have availed themselves of our excellent facilities. Numbered among these are scouts, women's clubs, civic leagues, choral and orchestral groups, and recreational and athletic associations.
Although many towns and cities charge a substantial fee for any use of a school building, Wayland's buildings are free if the activity falls within the above described purposes and to which no admission is charged. The cost of operating build- ings for these affairs, however, tends to be relatively high. School Department regulations require constant custodial super- vision during activities and this charge coupled with heating and lighting the buildings adds to sizable proportions in the course of a year. As most of these charges fall within the school budget and bear little relationship to educational service, it may be advisable for the Committee to re-examine its policy with a view to establishing nominal fees for all activities or recommending a separate budget to underwrite such needs.
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1949 Legislation
Among the hundreds of bills submitted annually for the consideration of the Massachusetts General Court, many relate directly to education. In 1949 approximately fifty new educa- tional laws and resolves were passed. Although the great majority cannot be classified as of major importance affecting all 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth, it is the re- sponsibility of school officials to be constantly alert to changing legislation. Of perhaps the greatest interest to school people is Chapter 684 which was passed August 15, 1949. This new act sets minimum salaries for teachers at $2,100 a year in towns with a valuation over $2,500,000, and at $1,800 for towns with a valuation of less than $2,500,000. As Wayland's valuation is considerably above this figure, $2,100 is now the town's statu- tory minimum. The School Department's salary schedule in operation before the passage of this law had established $2.000 as our beginning salary.
Bus routes
With the growth of the town has come a corresponding need for the expansion of school transportation services. At the present time two private contractors operate the bus system covering thirteen regular routes daily. In addition, an activ- ities bus to Cochituate, via Old Connecticut Path and West Plain Street, leaves the Junior-Senior High School at 5:00 p.m. each day. Although this service has been requested from other sections of the community, the operating costs presently do not warrant sending a bus into an area with less than 50 students.
Five modern 60-passenger buses are used to transport the student body and parents are assured that regular inspections by school officials and the Registry of Motor Vehicles guaran- tee safe operation. As noted in the budget review, transporta- tion costs reach $12,500 annually of which the Commonwealth reimburses for approximately 50%.
I am appreciative of the cooperation accorded this office during the past year, and reaffirm my obligation to understand our schools' problems and to assist you in your continuing efforts toward more effective public schools.
Respectfully submitted, OWEN B. KIERNAN, Superintendent of Schools.
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ORGANIZATION OF TEACHING STAFF, JANUARY 1, 1950
Names Junior-Senior High School Stanley L. Clement, Headmaster
Position
Education Elected
Colby College, B.S. 1948
University of Maine, M.A. in Ed. *Harvard University Brown University, Ph.B. 1918
*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 D'Youville College, A.B. 1949
*University of Buffalo
* Harvard University Tufts College, B.S.C.E. 1928
*Harvard School of Physical Education
*University Extension
*Boston University, B.S. in Ed. 1949
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David J. Allen, Dean Mathematics Science
Maude E. Merrithew Commercial
A. Marion Simpson
Languages
Mary B. Lape English
Francis R. Gladu
Ralph S. Salvati
Science Social Studies Business Mathematics
Science Physical Education
Names Lawrence W. Tighe
Position Social Studies
Education Holy Cross, B.S. Boston College, M.A. *Pennsylvania State College
*Harvard University *Boston University
*University Extension Emmanuel College, A.B. 1949
*Boston College, M.A.
*Radcliffe College Framingham State College 1929
*Boston University *University Extension
*Simmons College Fitchburg State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
*Boston University Framingham State College 1921
* Harvard University
*University Extension
*'Tufts College, A.B. 1949
*Syracuse University
* Denver University
*Harvard University
*Boston University Boston College, A.B. 1947
Social Studies Science *Boston University
Elected 1949
M. Martha Lynch (Substitute) English Commercial
Janie E. Foster Home Economics
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Ralph M. Pearson General Shop
Mabel S. Draper, Adminis- trative Assistant
Mathematics
Jean T. Nelson
English Guidance
Clement J. Hasenfus
Center Elementary School William M. Johnson, Principal Grade VI
Eva M. Gately
Grade V
Fitchburg State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949 * Boston University Gorham Normal 1944
*Aroostock State College *Boston University
Florence C. Shohl Grade IV Western Reserve University, B.S. 1947
Mary E. Cole
Grade III
*Boston University *University Extension Lowell State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
Anne Hale, Jr. Grade II
*University Extension Radcliffe College, A.B.
1948
*Columbia University *Boston University *Hunter College
*University Extension
Madeline B. Perry
Grade II
Wheelock College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
Catherine T. Salmon
Grade I
Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed. 1945
Shirley D. Reifsteck
Grade I
Boston University, M.Ed. Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed. 1948
Philadelphia School of Occupa- tional Therapy, O. T. R.
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Names Cochituate Elementary School Peter M. Dziejma, Principal
Position
Education Elected
Fitchburg State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946 *University of Biarritz (U. S. Army) *Boston University, M.Ed. Framingham State College 1934
Doris G. Currier
Grade V
* University Extension Lowell State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
Mary M. Walsh
Grade IV
*Boston University Gorham State College 1949
Norma H. Powers
Grade III
Boston University, B.S. in Ed. Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed. 1949
June D. Waters
Grade II
William Smith College, A.B. 1949
*Newark State College Framingham State College 1916
*Boston University
Jacqueline E. Durbin
Grade II
*University Extension Framingham State College, B.S. in Ed.
1949
Ethelyn R. Morrill
Grade I
Framingham State College
1920
*Boston University
*University Extension Bridgewater State College 1948
Lillian M. Tassinari
Grade I
Framingham State College *Boston University
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Grade VI
Mary F. VanGelder
Grade IV
Jane N. Campbell
Grade II
Supervisors Louise E. Winston Remedial
*Boston Teachers College, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M. 1945
Marjorie P. Sisson
Physical Education
*University Extension *Boston University Bridgewater State College, B.S. in Ed. 1946
Samuel P. Strickland
Physical Education
*Boston University Hyannis State College, B.S. 1946
*Boston University, M.Ed. Portland Art 1926
Marguerite E. Peaslee Art
*Hyannis State College
*Keene Normal
* Massachusetts School of Art
Butera School of Art 1949
Pauline N. Radford
Music
New England Conservatory of Music, Mus.B. 1947
Florence Lovejoy
Nature
University of Montana, B.S. 1949
William L. Rinehart
Penmanship
*University of Wisconsin, M.S. University of Pittsburg, B.S. in Ed., M.A. 1946
* Harvard University
* Additional Credit Courses
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Wilson S. Snow Art
Massachusetts School of Art
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL HEADMASTER
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I am pleased to submit my second annual report as Head- master of Wayland High School. The challenge of the work entailed in the reorganization of our school to establish the six-six plan has been an interesting and invigorating experience. Starting a new year with three-fifths of the student body and two-thirds of the staff new to the building. one wing of which was unavailable, presented many problems. Through the fine cooperation and enthusiasm of the students and teachers. we got under way in splendid fashion and are now operating efficiently with full facilities. I sincerely appreciate the tire- less efforts of the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee in keeping abreast of the many details, both large and small, which have to be cared for in a new building pro- gram. With their sincere devotion and that of the building committee and citizens. we now have the best of facilities to care for the increasing enrollment. I can speak for the students and teaching staff when I say we greatly appreciate our ex- panded facilities and will do our best to care for and use them as efficiently as possible.
ENROLLMENT
As this report is submitted. our enrollment is 364. divided as follows :
Grade 7 - 67 Grade 8 - 78
Grade 10 - 61 Grade 11 - 48
Grade 9 - 64 Grade 12 - 43
P.G's - 3
It is pleasing to report an attendance of over 97% for the first two months of the year.
GRADUATES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
In June 1949, the largest class ever to graduate from Way- land High School received their diplomas in the Town Hall. This year they are occupied as follows: College-10, Teachers College-1, Business School-3, Kindergarten School-1. Prepara-
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tory School-2, Nursing-1, Navy-2, Secretary-1, Telephone Operators-3, Stores-7, Other Work-12, Married-1, Post Grad- uates-2.
This class was outstanding scholastically as testified by having thirteen of its members elected to the National Honor Society. It is most fitting that it was possible to award seven scholarships to the class. We wish to sincerely thank the Way- land Woman's Club, the Wayland High School Parent-Teacher Association and the Wayland Teachers' Club for making these scholarships possible. Winners were carefully chosen by com- mittees from the high school faculty and the organization con- cerned. The choice was based on rank, character, school ser- vice, and intent on attending an advanced school. James Curley, the class president and highest ranking student, brought honor not only to himself but to his class and the school by winning one of the few Francis Ouimet Scholarships. These pay full tuition and are open to boys all over the state.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
We are now a six year high school. Grades seven and eight, commonly called the Junior High School, occupy a large part of the new class room wing. Here they have the best in school room atmosphere, including lighting, room decoration, closets, shelves, blackboards, bulletin boards, and seating. These grades are departmentalized enabling greater specializa- tion of teaching and helping the pupils to be better prepared for the election of courses in high school. The gap between grades eight and nine has been bridged, as entering Freshmen will already be familiar with high school routine and facilities. Being in the same building, it is much easier to guide them in choice of subjects capitalizing on their interests and abilities. While classes in grades seven and eight are, of course, separate from those in the high school as well as lunch periods, most assemblies are held together and Junior High School students may be members of the Varsity Athletic Squads, the Student Council and several other school activities.
GUIDANCE
Guidance includes all activities aimed to help the student to realize his capabilities to the full extent, to help him to help himself, to help him find the place he is fitted for in society and fill it in the most efficient way possible. Young people vary widely in abilities and interests and education should provide
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for all. Guidance is not something new or apart, but is prac- tically synonomous with education. Realizing its importance, we are devoting our faculty meetings this year to Guidance with a view to making our Guidance program the most efficient possible. We are fortunate in having Miss Nelson on our staff whose field and main interest is guidance. Miss Nelson, Mrs. Draper, Miss Merrithew, and the Headmaster devote a great deal of time to individual counseling concerning school prob- lems and plans for the future. Guidance could be divided into Educational, Vocational and Social. All teachers deal with the adjustment of students to school in general, subjects in particu- lar, improvement of study habits, remedial work, and referrals. They also bring out the vocational aspects of their classes. Constant help is given in choosing, preparing for, and applying for vocations and advanced schools. A series of about twenty- five meetings is being held, divided quite evenly between Occu- pations and Advanced Schools. Here representatives from the schools or recognized authorities in the occupational field talk to interested students.
Guidance records include Permanent Record Card, Test Record Card, Health Card, Cumulative Guidance Record, Per- sonality Rating Sheet, and folders for other items. Placement and Follow Up after leaving school are included in the pro- gram. The faculty has established the following steps that a student should climb in order to efficiently prepare for future vocations and/or advanced school.
Grade 7-Adjustment to school. Discovery of interests and special abilities.
Grade 8-Adjustment continued. Spring-election of Grade 9 subjects. Deciding whether to start College or General preparation. Those with the ability are urged to try the former.
Grade 9-Study of occupations in general. Choosing a field. Planning high school program to best prepare for this type of vocation and the advanced training necessary. This is done in Orientation, a course required of all Freshmen.
Grade 10-Recheck on pupils' chosen occupations and/or advanced schools through a unit in English. Ad- justments are made as necessary.
Grade 11-Recheck again in English. English is required each year of all students. Students going to ad-
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vanced school should choose the school and make application by spring of the Junior year.
Grade 12-Application to advanced school in fall if not done in the Junior year. Final check on occupations in a unit in Problems in Democracy, required of all Seniors.
NEW SUBJECTS
With our added facilities we are now able to care for not only students going on to college or into business but we also offer a full program to students who are not going on to ad- vanced school. Our splendid new Home Economics laboratory has enabled this department to expand greatly and become much more proficient in preparing for homemaking. Our shop, well equipped with power machinery, ample hand tools, a finishing room and a mechanical drawing room, has provided a new and much needed activity for many students formerly frustrated by subjects out of their sphere of interest. It is a beehive of activity all day long. Even though this is the first year, the finished products have really been remarkable. Courses in Shop and Home Economics are offered in each year from grades seven to twelve. All seventh and eighth grade people take two periods a week while high school students may elect it for eight periods a week.
In grade nine, Orientation is now required. It is aimed to help students get the most out of school, and through a study of manners and conduct, to teach them to get along with people. The latter is the greatest single factor in future success and happiness. The course also surveys the occupational fields and enables each Freshman to pick out an interest and use it as a goal around which to make his high school career more worth- while.
Consumer Science has been added as an elective subject for grades eleven and twelve. It provides an applied course more practical to the average student than Chemistry and Physics.
The boys' Physical Education Department is now on a parallel with the girls', with real gym classes consisting of calis- thenics, apparatus work, health and sports discussions, and training in fundamentals as well as the playing of games.
COURSES OF STUDY
During the school year 1948-1949, through departmental meetings, courses of study were drawn up in Business, Lan-
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guage, Home Economics, and Girls' and Boys' Physical Educa- tion. This year this is being done in English, Mathematics, and Shop. Establishing courses of study enables a continuity and coverage of material impossible when each teacher is left to his own devices or becomes too dependent on one textbook. These will be revised about every third year.
ACTIVITIES
The four important aspects of a high school student's record are Scholarship, Attendance, Citizenship, and Activities. Realizing the importance of the latter two items, we have a well balanced program of co-curricular activities. The Student Council enables pupils to participate in the smooth running of our school. We also have a Junior High School Student Coun- cil. Each school has its own Traffic Squad. Other activities include the yearbook-"The Reflector," the school paper-"The Chatterbox," School News, Dramatic Club, Chorus, Projectors Club, National Honor Society, which this year produced the first Wayland High School Handbook, Wayco, which conducts the school store, Junior Red Cross Council, American Legion Oratorical Contest, Junior Town Meeting of the Air, Varsity sports for boys and girls each season with Junior Varsity, Junior High School and intramural teams wherever possible.
ASSEMBLIES
A well balanced assembly program includes five outside programs from the National Secondary Schools' Assembly Ser- vice. These programs are chosen by a committee of principals and represent the best talent in the country. They were financed by the magazine campaign. In addition each class has spon- sored an assembly as well as the Dramatic Club, which has twice presented plays. We have had rallies, and an amateur contest. In most of these the students themselves have been able to profit by participation.
SCHOOL SERVICE
Many vital items of school routine are made worthwhile projects of regular classes rather than being a burden on an overworked few during out of school time. These include :
Office Practice-office work, duplicating, work placement Orientation-appearance of building and grounds United States History-traffic
Consumer Science-fire squad, Wayco, lost and found
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Home Economics-school nurses, cafeteria help English Classes-library, School News, "The Chatterbox" Bookkeeping 2-magazine campaign
EDUCATION WEEK
The observance of American Education Week during November each year not only provides an excellent opportunity to emphasize the importance of education to the success of our Democracy but it enables the school to interpret its activities to parents and friends. This year, in conjunction with the Nov- ember Parent-Teacher Association Meeting, a program illus- trating school activity was described and demonstrated by the students themselves. An attendance of over 200 made this a most successful affair. Other features of the week included essays on Education Week topics in English classes, discus- sions of the daily topics in Social Science and English classes and an Education Week Assembly sponsored by the Problems of Democracy class. A combined boys' and girls' Physical Education demonstration will be presented in the spring.
PARENTS
We sincerely wish parents would do their best to help their boys and girls to get the most possible out of school. The atti- tude in the home is reflected in the attitude of the student toward school. The parents can help so much in improving student cooperation, in promoting home study and in reducing absence and tardiness. Excusable absences are only those in- volving sickness. For other absences the school should be con- tacted in advance to prevent the absence from being unexcused. Parents should arrange for shopping, visits, dentist appoint- ments, work, etc. after school, Saturdays, or vacations. Exces- sive absence not only greatly detracts from the value of school, but makes much extra work because of the individual attention required for make-up work. The student belongs in the school unless there is real necessity for his absence. Absentees are asked to bring a note on the day of return and make up the work within a given time. Parents are contacted in cases of excessive absence, excessive tardiness, and lack of cooperation.
In addition to rank cards, supplementary reports are sent home as needed midway in the marking period. The message to parents which accompanies each rank card is useful in bring- ing the school and the home closer together. Parents are welcome to visit school, including any classes and activities.
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Problems may be discussed with the headmaster or teachers at any time outside regular school hours. Definite appointments are desirable and can be arranged through the school office. The headmaster can often be available during school hours if appointments are made ahead of time. Come in, see the build- ing, meet the teachers, and get better acquainted.
The past year has been a hectic one, due last winter and spring to the noise and confusion of construction and this fall to the handicap of unavailable facilities and the reorganization necessary in a new building. However, the splendid coopera- tion of the faculty, students, Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, and other citizens of Wayland has made this year definitely one of progress.
Respectfully submitted, STANLEY L. CLEMENT, Headmaster.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, CLASS OF 1949 Wayland High School Thursday Evening, June 16, 1949 Wayland Town Hall-Eight o'clock
CLASS OF 1949
OFFICERS
President, James Curley Secretary, Esther Nisbet
Vice-President, Paul Sweeney Treasurer, Marie Weeks
GRADUATES
Elizabeth Ada Amos
Mary Elizabeth Belliveau Russell Lawrence Bigelow James Richard Bowers Priscilla Lee Buckingham Shirley Ann Buckingham George Joseph Butler Mary Agnes Cahill John Joseph Carroll
Rita Hannah Carter
George Michael Celorier
George Thomas Cobb, 3d Patricia Mary Cooke Joan Crimmin
James Michael Curley
Eleanor Ruth Cutler
Barbara Anne Daly
Francis Maynard Dowey, Jr. Robert Charles Hash
Ronald James Higgins
Nancy Hynes
Philip Martin Ide
Gladys Susan Kooyumjian
Waldo Lester Lawrence, Jr. Jessie Elizabeth Lee
Charles Whitney Lepine, Jr. Audrey Caroline Mackeen Grace France Mailhiot
Richard Carmen Marcantonio
Theresa Marie Mayhew
Kenneth Vincent Moran
George Kenneth Muhlberg Esther Jane Nisbet
William Henry O'Connell, Jr.
Barbara Ann O'Neill
Malcolm Foster Parrish, Jr.
John Mahlon Perrin
Gregory Vincent Petronio, Jr. Charles Joseph Potvin Herbert Charlotton Smith Walter Edwin Smith, Jr. Paul Murdock Sweeney Robert Gage Vuilleumier
Marie Isabel Weeks
Eleanor Jean Wilson
Richard George Withington
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PROGRAM
Processional-Pomp and Circumstance Elgar Invocation
Reverend William E. Smith
The Lord's Prayer Malotte
Girls' Chorus Soloist, Mary Cahill
Symposium-Education for the Many
The Gifted Scientist Patricia Cooke
The Professional Minded
Elizabeth Amos
The Businessman Esther Nisbet
The Politician Malcolm Parrish
The Devotee of the Fine Arts Priscilla Buckingham The Sports' Enthusiast James Curley
Joshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho Negro Spiritual Mixed Chorus
Battle Hymn of the Republic Steffe Mixed Chorus Soloist, John Perrin
Presentation of Class Gift James Curley, Class President
Presentation of Awards Mr. Stanley L. Clement, Headmaster Award of Diplomas Mr. Cornelius Maguire Chairman of the School Committee
National Anthem Key
Benediction
Reverend Francis Shields
Recessional-Pomp and Circumstance Elgar
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American History Award
Sponsored by Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Good Citizen Award Sponsored by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Reader's Digest Award Sponsored by the Reader's Digest
Scholarship Awards
Sponsored by the Wayland Woman's Club
Sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association Sponsored by the Wayland Teachers' Club
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