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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
We expect to complete also a much needed English text-book for the same grades together with a better edition of U. S. History for grades 5 and 6.
We offer once more our thanks and appreciation to the Stetson High School Scholarship Fund Committee for their gifts of two scholarships and to the American Legion and Daughters of the American Revolution for their awards of merit to deserving pupils.
Accept my sincere thanks for your undivided co- operation and interest.
Respectfully submitted,
A. O. CHRISTIANSEN, Superintendent of Schools.
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ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF PRINCIPAL OF STETSON HIGH SCHOOL Hubert F. Gilgan, Principal
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph :
Changes in teachers in two important subjects were recorded this year. Mr. Lynch of the Mathematics Depart- ment was succeeded by Mr. Paul Lehtinen. Mr. Crimmins of the Science Department who joined the colors during the past year was followed by Mr. John Stella who stayed with us only a short time before going to Braintree schools. How- ever, the Science position is now capably filled by Mr. Don- ald Randall.
In these days, when business has increased and the amount of help available has decreased, Stetson has tried to help out the war effort by enabling some of its pupils to fill part-time jobs and thus relieve the labor shortage. By so arranging the programs of such pupils, it is possible to free them earlier than the usual closing time and, yet, they miss no classes. If, however, such privileges interfere in any way with their class work, the privileges are withdrawn. It is not our intention to conduct an employment agency at the school, but through this method we have been able to be of mutual help to the employer and student.
The usual proportion of our graduates of 1943 con- tinued with their education at the University of Pennsyl- vania, Northeastern, as well as Teachers Colleges, Business Schools and Nursing Schools. Unfortunately what boys went on to college were not permitted to stay long before they received their service call. Of thirty-one boys in last year's class twenty-seven are now in the service. Many of our graduates are in college under Army and Navy super- vision and are doing very well in their studies. It is inter- esting to note, furthermore, that Randolph boys in the service have progressed in the matter of earning promo- tions and commissions.
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We have had frequent queries from boys in the service who did not graduate from High School asking if Stetson would grant credit toward a diploma for courses taken and satisfactorily completed under the supervision of the Army institute. This Institute was established by the War De- partment and offers courses itself and has arranged with many universities and colleges for more courses. I have already suggested to you that credit for certain types of work be credited to the accounts of these boys so that, some day, they may have enough credits for a diploma. We are pleased to know that you are in accord with this idea and we therefore are taking steps to outline a definite procedure to use on such applications as they are received.
For some time now we have had a phase of Vocational Guidance in operation under the direction of Mr. Daly of the faculty. This has been worked out quite well but because of limitations in information we have at our disposal it has been difficult to put the guidance program to complete usage. We believe that for a school guidance program to be of real service, the school system should know where it is going. We are, generally speaking, supposed to get the student to work up to his capacity in the course of study best suited to his interests and aptitudes. This cannot be done adequately by "guess and by golly" methods and it doesn't seem to be economical, particularly where there are available today highly valid and reliable Measurement Tests for intellectual and scholastic capacity for aptitudes and interests. Young men going into the service should have a clear idea as to their interests and aptitudes, not only while they are in the service, but when the war is over. School officials should know which students should go on to college or professional school, what program they should follow or into which line of work they should be directed. This program should be for both boys and girls. We, there- fore, recommend that a battery of Vocational Guidance tests be used with the end in mind; of eliminating the trial and error method in achieving our educational and voca- tional goals.
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We wish, at this time, to thank Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. McAuliffe for presenting a beautiful American flag to the school in memory of the late Staff Sergeant Richard McAuliffe, Class of 1936, who was killed in the performance of his duties. This flag will be cherished by the pupils and teachers alike.
Stetson has done its best to keep apace in the war ef- fort; our youngsters continue to buy a goodly amount of war stamps and bonds; boys help on salvage collections; girls of the commercial classes help out, when called on by the rationing board, Victory committee and other similar war time agencies; we have continued with much of the club work started last year. The publication of the monthly letter to the service men, "The Home Front," sponsored by Miss Foley, continues to be a feature of this club work. We have received letters from boys and girls all over the world expressing their appreciation of the home town news and we feel gratified to know that we are contributing, in our small way, to keeping up the morale of our boys, wherever they may be. We are grateful to the Victory Committee for the postage for the Home Front, for this financial assist- ance makes it possible to continue with this work. We have continued with the pre-induction courses ... Basic Mathe- matics and Aeronautics .. . introduced last year, and have added to that a half year of Fundamentals of Machines and a half year of Fundamentals of Electricity. Our purpose in including all of these subjects, in addition to our regular course subjects, is to give the boys as much Mathematics and Science as possible before their induction into military service. We have received many letters from service men and they invariably say that their knowledge of these sub- jects has helped them immeasurably to advance while in the service. Since this training is what they need most, this is what we try to give them,
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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Bernice D. Burdick, Supervisor
Mr. A. O. Christiansen, Superintendent of Schools, Randolph.
Music of to-day is not only a recreation but is essential in war plants and is an inspiration in all branches of the armed forces. It has been proved that people will do bet- ter work if they can hear music of a strong rhythmic qual- ity. It is an army regulation when a number of men are marching from one place of duty to another that they sing.
The United States Government sees the need to inspire the school children to buy more war stamps and bonds as they send out pamphlets of songs pertaining to this subject.
This era of "the world of music" is plainly seen in our public schools. There is an increasing amount of interest and enjoyment on the part of the student both in the vocal and instrumental department. Therefore our aim is not one of a theoretic grind of the rudiments of music but as using this as a means to an end.
This year, since public gatherings were permitted, a Christmas Program and an Operetta, "The Toys That Had To Wait" was presented by the children of Devine and Pauline Street Schools. About one hundred and fifty children participated. The small children of the Pauline Street School sang songs which they had learned in the music period. The elementary grades at the Devine School presented the operetta and the junior high school students sang a group of Christmas carols.
I appreciated the efforts and co-operation of the pa- rents, principals, teachers and students in making this program successful.
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In the spring a music festival will be presented by the other schools of Randolph.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the support and co-operation which I have received during the past year.
REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR Marguerite Williams
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph.
It has been said, "Not by its conquests does a nation live, but by its art." Equally true were the words of former President Coolidge who said, "If we surround ourselves with forms of beauty, the evil things of life would tend to disappear."
Art education has become more than the "drawing" lesson. Temporarily, our art lessons can release the minds of our boys and girls from the tension and unrest of today. Throughout the grades we are developing a growing knowl- edge of the basic art principles which will help our students to build a better tomorrow.
Today the importance of art is recognized and it is correlated with practically all other school subjects and activities.
One of our activities was the designing and construc- tion of stage scenery for the Junior Class play. A more comprehensive example of correlation was well represented by the participation in the parade of all our schools in the recent celebration of Randolph's one hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
Again I wish to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the whole-hearted support and co-operation which I have received throughout the school system.
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Myron B. Thomas
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph.
I herewith submit my third annual report as Director of Music.
The Stetson High school band holds its rehearsals on Friday afternoons at 12:30 to 2 P. M. We have lost a few of our players to the war industries and to part time enterprises but in spite of these losses are continuing to make and train better young musicians.
Last Spring the High school and Prescott school bands gave a most successful concert. It marked the second annual concert for the High school band and the first for the Prescott school band. It was most gratifying to give a portion of this program to the young bandsmen who rightly deserved this recognition.
On Memorial Day last, both bands gave an excellent account of themselves, contributing their bit to the day's success.
Graduation marches of both the senior and junior high schools were led by the music of their respective bands.
This Fall at the town's anniversary celebration, both school bands participated, and the Stetson High school band was the official band at the Avon Honor Roll dedication.
During the year at various municipal gatherings, the Stetson High school band has furnished music for the occasion.
In a musical survey conducted in the grade schools this Fall, the attempt to discover new band material has brought to light many new players of promise.
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The Prescott school band holds the weekly rehearsals on Thursday afternoon. Group and individual study is attained.
The Twirling Classes are instructed this year by the Drum Major and Head Twirler of the Stetson High school band.
The High school chorus rehearses on Tuesday after- noon. Music suited to and arranged for high school chorus work is used as material. The chorus participated in the Graduation Exercises last June.
The music department looks forward to the continued success of all organizations, despite a few difficulties neces- sarily encountered in war time.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF HANDWRITING William L. Rinehart, Director
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph :
I am pleased to submit the following report on the operation of the handwriting program in the Randolph schools for the school term of 1942-43.
In the initial handwriting tests administered in Sep- tember, 1940, 21% of the pupils made a score of "A" (Ex- cellent) ; 22% made a grade of "B" (Good) ; and 56% made grades below "B". In the tests administered in June, 1943, 73.1% of the pupils made grades of "A" (Excellent) ; 9.4% made grades of "B" (Good) ; and 17.4% made grades below "B". These scores indicate that excellent progress was made and I wish to compliment the pupils and teachers for their achievement.
During the school term, we grade approximately 10,- 810 formal and 32,430 informal samples of handwriting. A test was administered at monthly intervals; a detailed report was sent to each teacher monthly giving a diagnosis of the handwriting of each pupil. This report was made the basis for remedial instruction. Our supervisors visited each classroom monthly for the purpose of placing master copies of the assignment.on the black-board; also, to give general help.
We furnished the following materials :- monthly teacher outlines, pupil folder outlines, monthly diagnostic charts, term testing paper, monthly and yearly envelopes, room motivation certificates, individual handwriting cer- tificates for ninth grade pupils who qualified, seals, etc.
I appreciate the fine cooperation we have received from your pupils and teachers.
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
Joseph W. Daly
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph.
Our Vocational Guidance Program this year is the most comprehensive and extensive yet undertaken here. This program is built around the Pupil Ward Inventory Plan as established by the Massachusetts Board of Guid- ance. This plan has five distinct objectives-counseling, inventory, occupational information, training facilities, and of necessity to a very limited extent and in cooperation with the office of the principal, placement.
At the end of the present scholastic year we hope to have on file complete information as required by this plan for all students. This information includes name, age, height, weight, vision, course in high school, subjects liked · and disliked, grades in essential subjects, job experience, and availability for part time, summer, or permanent work. There are many other points of vital knowledge concern- ing the students discovered during their personal inter- views. Pupils are advised and referred to the proper source of information for all occupations, whether military or civilian. This information is frequently given to selected groups in the form of lectures. The necessity of this aid in the present era of change and confusion is recognized by all the educational world today.
Our program is now and will continue to be dedicated to the purpose of directing pupils to the occupation in which they may best serve their God, their country, and their own interests. At the present time the Director of Guidance is taking courses at Boston University as an added background for the successful completion of this work.
I wish to thank all who by their cooperation, encour- agement, or assistance have aided me directly or indirectly in my work.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Adolph O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph, Mass.
The school year just past has been a very upsetting one with war still raging and our boys being drafted into service in large numbers. Several older children especially those in high school seem to wish to take part in our national emergency, so boys and girls are both entering defense plants. This is not too good for the future. We have found that once having been away from classroom work, it is nearly impossible to return to take up serious study again.
Again I am protesting in regard to mothers of small children working in war plants. During 1943 several women writers have changed their opinions in regard to mothers working while their children of the young age are running the streets. These women now feel that for the good of our future citizens, home is the proper place.
We have had a large number of chicken pox cases in our schools. This past winter there has been much absence due to influenza colds. This infection at present is not too serious in regard to fatal cases, but children should be kept at home rather than congregating in large numbers in schools or in movie houses and spreading contagion to others. The school committee made a ruling some years back that any school child absent three days or more would have to get a health certificate issued by the school physician. I am happy to say that most parents are being very co-operative in this matter. A very few citizens seem to be against this rule, made for the protection of the majority, because it necessitates a little extra effort on their part in these trying times.
I was very sorry to be forced to give up school work during a few months in 1943. Dr. Russell Thompson was very kind to assist me and the work went on about normal.
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I wish to thank Superintendent Adolph Christiansen, members of the school committee, school nurse, and teachers for their loyal support.
GEORGE V. HIGGINS, M.D., School Physician.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE Helen F. Conlon, R. N.
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph. ,
I hereby submit a report of my work in the schools during the year 1943.
Schools visited 528
Classrooms visited 1,261
Classroom inspections 272
Individual inspections 543
Children excluded with symptoms of a Communicable disease, impetigo or pediculosis 171
Referred to, or transported to School Physician's office 63
Referred to School Dentist's office 270
Fird aid treatment for minor injuries 190
Home calls made 218
High school pupils were weighed and measured twice and pupils in grades one through eight were weighed and measured three times during year.
The Norfolk County School clinic did not come to Ran- dolph this year. Thirty-six children were transported to the Norfolk County Hospital for chest X-rays. These chil- dren were contact or follow-up cases.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
The Board of Health conducted the Diphtheria Immun- ization clinic in May. Eighty-five children between the ages of six months and ten years were given three injec- tions of Toxoid by School Physician Dr. Higgins. The children who missed one treatment through illness were contacted and advised to return to the clinic or their family physician for the third innoculation.
Five children attended the Taunton Traveling Clinic when it came to Randolph in April. These children were given tests and recommendations were made by the Psy- chiatrist according to the ability of each child.
Arrangements were made for two children to attend the Child Guidance Clinic held each week at the Brockton School Department.
The course in Home Nursing under the direction of the American National Red Cross was again given in the Senior High School. Eighteen girls completed the course of thirty hours and received their certificates from National Head- quarters in Washington.
In closing my report I wish to express my sincere appre- ciation to all members of the School Department for their assistance during the past year.
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SCHOOL STATISTICS
State Report, June 30, 1943
Population, Randolph, 1940 Census
7,606
Valuation
$7,028,150
School enrolment
1,699
Average membership
1,598
Average daily attendance
1,403
Average number of days in session, all schools 165
Cost per pupil, grades 1 to 8, average membership $60.38
Cost per pupil, high school, average membership $127.28
Non-resident pupils, one-half year or more in attendance 76
Number of teachers and principals
62
Number of supervisors (full time 2, part time 1)
3
ENTERING AGE TO GRADE ONE
Entering age to grade one, five years and five months on or before Sept. 1, 1944. Vaccination and birth certificates required.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
Children absent from school, three or more days, must obtain a health certificate from the School Physician before they are allowed to return to school.
RECEIPTS FROM STATE AND OTHER SOURCES
General School Fund, Part 1
$18,854.50
Tuition, State Wards
1,984.78
Tuition, City Wards 2,270.98
Coddington Fund, interest 42.98
Dog Tax 1,100.57
Deen Fund and State, Household Arts,
Salaries and Supplies 1,013.51
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Trade School, reimbursement
2,016.77
Cash paid Town Treasurer, Tel. tolls, etc.
16.35
Total
$27,300.44
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, October 1, 1943 ENROLMENT BY SCHOOLS
1943
1942
1941
1940
1939
1938
1937
1936
Stetson High Sch.
384
445
384
506
523
533
490
429·
Prescott School
427
440
446
433
477
422
482
500
Devine School
366
345
363
381
374
395
378
372
Belcher School
239
257
274
264
257
254
262
281
Pauline St. School
86
72
64
76
68
76
96
92
Tower Hill School
59
52
56
55
66
70
66
67
McNeill School
63
58
61
56
62
60
64
56
Totals
1624
1669
1748
1771
1817
1830
1838
1797
1 119
2
4
3
4
3
High School
12
55
84
108
86
105
97
79
High School
11
98
83
86
128
167
107
105
104
High School
10
116
128
116
127
125
150
127
108
High School
9
115
150
162
141
141
168
157
135
Junior High School
8
153
132
168
168
153
160
179
164
Junior High School
7
155
167
139
160
169
156
161
197
Grammar School
6
136
159
166
141
163
162
158
159
Grammar School
5
147
146
161
162
152
172
164
157
Grammar School
4
163
128
161
158
174
153
179
164
Grammar School
3
143
164
142
154
156
169
152
168
Grammar School
2
157
159
163
142
157
160
177
168
Grammar School
1
178
157
153
166
157
158
167
182
Special Class
8
12
11
14
13
7
11
9
Totals
ENROLMENT BY GRADES
Grade
1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936
High School
P.G.
1624 1669 1748 1771 1817 1830 1838 1797
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164
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1943
AGE
Grade
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 |17
18
19
Totals
Kdg.
1
88
82
7
1
178
2
55
88
9
5
157
3
-
48
70
17
6
2
143
4
-
55
80
23
2
3
163
5
39
80
18
9
1
147
6
46
67
15
8
136
7
49
63
29
9
4
1
155
8
50
77
22
3
1
153
9
36
56
22
1
115
10
47
60
9
116
11
=
2
37
48
11
98
12
27
22
5
1
55
13
Ungraded
2
2
1
- 3
-
8
Total
88 137
143 135 141 155 140 140 153
137 |129
87
33
5
1
1624
-
-
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
STETSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June 2, 1943
Leona Margery Allen
Frances Ann Anderson
* Arthur Richard Bates
*Robert F. Lyons Ruth Dorothea Lyons
William S. Bell
Dorothy Mae MacDonald
Etta Magdalene Benjamino
Winnifred Grace MacLean
Margaret Irene Bjorken
Paul Joseph Mahoney
Kenneth Robert Burns
Mildred Irene Martin
Edythe Elizabeth Buzzell Frank Calvi
Therese Joan McDonnell
Lawrence Michael Connolly
Eleanor Josephine McNeill Frances Louise Moeller
Miriam Jean Conrad
Nancy Glena Copeland
Frederick E. Mohr
William Lawrence Corp
Phyllis Irene Morgan
Ralph Roland Myers
Dorothy Elaine Cox Patricia Marie Daley Alvin Patrick DeSisto Dorothy A. Dickinson
Joseph Paul Pemberton
Virginia Ruth Englund
Thelma Gertrude Ferris
Evelyn Ann Ray Calvin Coolidge Rinaldi Henry Joseph Rota
Miriam Louise Flowers Arthur Francis Fogo Charles Donald Foley
Helen Dorothy Schmook Dana Lewis Seaverns
Frances Frederica Follis
Mary Catherine Frawley
Priscilla Miriam Sheehan
Elizabeth Florence Gaffey
Elizabeth F. Gibson
Barbara Green
John William Skelecki Louise Rose Soule Francis Richard Splan
Joseph Andrew Gunther Joseph J. Hart
Lucie Aldona Stevenson
Marta Tennyson Hastings
Theresa Alice Sullivan John Richard Teed
Elizabeth Mae Hawkins
Barbara Alice Horton
Arthur Robert Towns
*Harold William Johns James Johnston Marion Emeline Jope
Lawrence Poehlman Wales Pauline Ethel Warner
Robert F. Kelley
Marjorie Marie Whynot
Peter Edward Larkin
Celia Irene Larson
Thelma Ellen Leavitt
Virginia Andrews Wylie Priscilla I. Yates
* Boys who are now members of the United States Armed Forces,
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Anne F. Neary
Gordon Randolf Penny
Kenneth Andrew Pfister
Marghuerite Patricia Flaherty
Beatrice Mae Sampson
Elizabeth Stakenburg
Raymond W. VanTassel
Nataline Ann Leonard Caroline Lewis
Ruth Marilyn Beers
Irene Phyllis Martucci
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL-"Sons of America" ASSEMBLY BAND Dorothy Dickinson, Marshal Mr. Myron B. Thomas, Bandmaster
Jones
INVOCATION
ETTA MAGDALENE BENJAMINO
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by Frances Frederica Follis and Thelma Ellen Leavitt
SONG-"Dusk on the Prairie" Fibrich MISS BERNICE BURDICK, Director MISS MARY JOAN ROSE, Accompanist
COMMENCEMENT BROADCAST
SPEAKERS
Marta Tennyson Hastings
Carolyn Lewis
Elizabeth Florence Gaffey
Louise Rose Soule
Calvin Coolidge Rinaldi
Nancy Glena Copeland
Dorothy Elaine Cox Kenneth Robert Burns
Dorothy Mae MacDonald
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS MR. ADOLPH O. CHRISTIANSEN Superintendent of Schools
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
MR. RALPH W. HUTCHINSON School Committee
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
AUDIENCE
RECESSIONAL
ASSEMBLY BAND
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HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS Scholarships
Awarded by the Stetson High School Scholarship Committee
College Course MARTA TENNYSON HASTINGS
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