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Next year, at least three more classes in the college prepara- tory work will be necessary, one each in English, Latin, and French. Good work can no longer be expected in English, if 15 or more seniors are grouped in the same class with 15 or 20 juniors. No three teachers can be found capable of doing decent work in twelve or fourteen classes in English, Latin, mathematics, French, history, and science, and attempting, besides, to carry on the business sub- jects. The result will be a still weaker business department, which should be one of the strongest in the school.
C. W. HOLMES,
Principal of High School.
January 21, 1927.
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Graduation Exercises
DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
Town Hall, Wednesday Evening, June 23, 1926, at 8 o'clock
PROGRAM
Priest's March (from Athalia)
The MacDonald Trio
Invocation
Rev. A. Avery Gates
Songs by Douglas High School Girls' Octet (Elinor Dunleavy, Accompanist)
Bray
Salutatory
Marie Wesanen
Presentation of Class Gift
Marie Wesanen
Acceptance for the School
Doris Genereux
Selections by the MacDonald Trio
a. To a Wild Rose MacDowell
b. The Brook Boisdeffre
Songs by School Chorus (Ethel Aldrich, Accompanist)
a. Bells of the Sea Solman Schrammel
b. Away to the Woods
Play, "Non Palma Sine Labore," by the Graduates, as follows:
Mary Margara Lorraine Carpenter
Penelope. Alice Rose LaCourse
Arta .. . Marie Wesanen
Harmonica Juliette Marie Brulé
Carol. .Jennie Lena Allega
Labor. Elinor Mary Dunleavy Spirit of Prophecy Eleanor Mae Anderson
Echoes of the Opera-The MacDonald Trio arranged by Recker
Valedictory Jennie Lena Allega
Class Song-"The Only School That We Hold So Dear"
Presentation of Diplomas C. L. Judkins, Supt. of Schools
Marshals-Cleophas Lynch and Blanche St. André
Mendelssohn
a. The Magnolia of Tennessee b. The Bells of St. Mary's
Adams
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CHEMICAL LABORATORY
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Courses of Study in Douglas High School
Approved by the State Board of Education Adopted by the School Committee
IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER, 1925.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Classical
General
English 5
English 5 General Science 5
General Science 5
Latin 5
* Algebra 5
Algebra 5
* Business Arithmetic 5
* Manual Training 1
*Community Civics 5
*Domestic Science 1 Music 1
*Domestic Science 1 Music 1
Drawing 1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English 5
English 5
Latin 5
*French 5
Geometry 5
*Geometry 5
*French 5
* Ancient History 5
* Ancient History 5
*Bookkeeping 5
*Typewriting 4 Music 1
*Typewriting 4 Music 1
*Drawing 1
Drawing 1
JUNIOR YEAR
English 5
English 5 * Physics 5
* Physics 5 Latin 5
*Modern European History 5
*French 5
*French 5
*Physical Geog. & Astronomy 5
* Algebra A2, 5 Review Geometry 21/2 Music 1
*Typewriting 4 Music 1
*Drawing 1
*Drawing 1
SENIOR YEAR
English 5 *Latin 5
*Drawing 1 English 5
*Chemistry 5
* French 5 *Chemistry 5
*French 5
American History and Civics 5
American History and Civics 5
Solid Geometry 2 1/2 Trigonometry 21/2
Music 1
*Commercial Geography 5 Music 1 *Drawing 1
The star (*) before subjects denotes electives. Figures after subjects denote periods per week.
* Manual Training 1
*Drawing 1
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Report of Supervisor of Music
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools
DEAR SIR :
I submit with pleasure my second report as Supervisor of Music in the Douglas schools.
Our hopes for the establishment of a High School orchestra have been fulfilled. Its success has, in great measure, been due to the co-operation of the High School students, who willingly devote an hour of their own time to a practice period each week.
The past year's work shows a continuation of the progress of the teachers in the elementary grades. The same holds true con- ccrning the grades confronted by two and three-part music.
Improvement has been marked in the ability of the children to understand musical notations, signs, marks of expression and musical technicalities.
My aim in teaching has been to enable the largest possible number of children to participate correctly and tunefully in singing, and to develop in them a love and taste for good music; also, to teach as many of the principles and to furnish as much of the practice in sight singing as may be possible.
I wish to thank Mr. Judkins for his kind support, and also to express my appreciation of the co-operation of the Principals, teachers and members of the School Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
EDNA C. GAUCH,
Supervisor of Music.
February 9, 1927.
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Report of Supervisor of Drawing
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools
DEAR SIR :
I hereby submit with pleasure my second annual report as Supervisor of Drawing in the public schools of Douglas and East Doug as.
We have pursued the same course of study, in an advanced degree, as outlined in detail in my report of last year.
There has been a marked improvement this year, which can be attributed to the pupils' having had continuous instruction.
Since the opening of the new High School building, with the in reased facilities available, I have been conducting at 8:30 a High School class in applied design, also a craft club for the eighth grade pupils interested in art, one-half hour after school, with excellent results.
I wish to express my appreciation of the co-operation of the Superintendent, Principals and teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
BEATRICE M. CHEEK,
Supervisor of Drawing.
February 9, 1927.
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DOMESTIC SCIENCE LABORATORY
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Report of Domestic Science Teacher
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools, East Douglas, Mass.
DEAR SIR:
I hereby submit my fourth annual report as Supervisor of Cookery and Sewing in the public schools of East Douglas.
It seems to me of all the arts that a girl can learn, cooking is the most useful and rewarding. Every one must eat, and the person who can meet this need with appetizing, well-balanced and skillfully prepared dishes wins praise on every side.
COOKING.
My aims for the cookery classes are, first, to be practical and economical; secondly, to train the children in good kitchen habits; thirdly, to teach the sources, care, preparation, and selections of foods.
The eighth grade cookery is the study of the benefits, types, preparation and proper serving of a breakfast and luncheon. The freshman class studies the dinner in the same manner. In this way the children are taught table etiquette, as well as the serving and preparation of a meal, and the value of a properly balanced one.
SEWING.
My aim in sewing is to train and to form good habits in doing careful work, making small, even stitches and fastening threads thoroughly. Then the use of scissors, needle and thimble, and the fundamental stitches,-basting, back-stitching, hemming, over- casting and over-handing,-are taught. These are then applied in the making of sewing bags.
The project for the last half of the year is the making of the cooking uniform to be used the following year, which introduces the use of the sewing machine, the use of a pattern and the making of plain and French seams.
I take this occasion to congratulate the town of Douglas for its well equipped cooking laboratory, and to thank the school board, Superintendent and teachers for their splendid co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWIDGE LACOUTURE,
Teacher of Domestic Science.
February 2, 1927.
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Report of Instructor in Manual Training
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools
MY DEAR MR. JUDKINS:
I herewith respectfully submit my first report as instructor of manual training in the public schools of Douglas.
At the present time there are forty-one pupils enrolled in the course, eleven of whom are in the High School, fifteen in grade eight and fifteen in grade seven. These are divided into four classes on Thursday of each week.
After the Christmas vacation we entered the new school build- ing, where we have one of the most beautiful manual training rooms in the State, and of course with such wonderful surroundings and such fine equipment in the way of new, modern benches, we should be able to do excellent work.
We were, of course, delayed in starting the work here this year, but hope, with the better facilities at hand, to make a good showing.
As you know, we are short of working material at the present time, which of course it will be necessary for us to have in order to carry out our projects. I am glad to know that this will be supplied.
I wish to thank you most heartily for your co-operation and wise counsel, as they have been a great help to me directly and indirectly to the classes. I wish also to extend my thanks to Mr. Loomis of the school board for his co-operation and interest.
I would suggest that some course be taken to interest the parents in the manual training work. The boys, as well as myself, are always keenly interested in showing people what is being done. I am sure the parents will be more than interested, if they come into actual contact with the pupils at work. I know you will agree. with me that we would be glad to see them at any time.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS E. SWETT. Grafton, Mass., February 1, 1927.
MANUAL TRAINING ROOM
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Report of School Physician
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools
DEAR SIR :
Following is the report of medical examination of school children for the year 1926.
Pupils examined
542
Vaccinated
46
Defective teeth
218
Enlarged tonsils
168
Adenoids
106
Enlarged glands
92
Heart
5
Mentality
4
Deformities
2
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. QUINN,
February 7, 1927.
School Physician.
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Report of School Nurse
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools
It is with pleasure I give the following report of the work accomplished in the public schools of Douglas during the three months preceding December 31, 1926. This period covers the time I have acted as School Nurse.
My chief aim has been to instruct the pupils in the elementary principles of hygiene, affecting both the home and school life. This has been accomplished by talks given in the different grades and by visits to the homes of the pupils which seem to need special atten- tion in that lino.
I have made 51 visits to the schools of Douglas and East Douglas.
Weighed and measured 425 pupils.
Assisted physician in examining and vaccinating 551 pupils.
Inspected for pediculi 309 pupils.
Reported one case to Board of Health.
Referred four cases to family physician.
Sent one case to the hospital.
Thirty-two visits have been made to the homes of pupils.
Because of the large number of pupils found to be underweight the distribution of milk was introduced in the schools in December. At the present time 91 pupils are availing themselves of this oppor- tunity, at a cost of four cents per pupil per day. At the end of a few weeks several of these pupils were found to have gained in weight from three to five pounds. The straws and crackers served with the milk were donated by local organizations.
For your future consideration, I would recommend the estab- lishment of a dental clinic, to be held in the schools at an early date. At this time I want to thank you, the School Committee, and the teachers and parents for the hearty co-operation given me, without which this work could not be a success.
Respectfully submitted,
KATHRYN CHAPDELAINE.
February 8, 1927.
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Report of Instructor in Summer Sewing Class
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools
DEAR SIR :
The sewing class was held during July, and was largely attended by the lower grades, and much interest was manifested. As in previous years, the younger children were taught the first steps in sewing, while those having attended before made dresses, aprons, bloomers, gowns, etc. The girls are very proud of their work, and the manner in which the older girls assisted the begin- ners was very commendable.
I wish to thank the parents who assisted by seeing that their children were prompt in attending.
Respectfully submitted,
ETTA H. JOHNSON,
Supervisor of Sewing.
RESULTS OF THE TESTS FOR VISION AND HEARING.
Number of pupils tested. 558
Number found defective in eyesight. 44
Number found defective in hearing. 8
Number parents or guardians notified . 44
ATTENDANCE OFFICERS' REPORT.
Number of cases investigated.
70
Number absent on account of sickness. 30
Number absent on account of truancy. 20
Number absent for other causes. 20
Number absent returned to school. 15
THOMAS P. RITCHIE, DOUWE DEJONG,
January, 1927.
Attendance Officers.
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EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES.
Issued January 1, 1926, to January 1, 1927.
Number Persons Issued Certificates.
Number Certificates Issued.
Educational (literate) 27
Educational (literate) . 29
Educational (illiterate) . . 0
Educational (illiterate) . .. 0
Special home permits 4
Employment 19
Employment
15
Summer vacation.
2
Summer vacation
2
Special home permits. 4
Total
48
Total
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Mr. Douwe DeJong has been appointed by the Superintendent of Schools to issue certificates, and these may be obtained by those entitled to them by making application to Mr. DeJong.
MEMBERS OF TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION.
C. W. Holmes, Edith L. Dixson, Daisy E. Sweet, Ida Z. Jacobs, Audrey Jones, Muriel A. Rollins, Myra H. Jillson, Eleanor C. Bailey, Rosa H. Hodgkins, Mary E. Grogan, Edna C. Gauch, Edwidge Lacouture, Francis E. Swett.
SCHOOL BANNERS.
The school banner awarded for excellence in attendance and punctuality each month has been won for the past year as follows:
Per Cent.
Number of
Attendance Tardinesses
January,
East Douglas, 5
98.30
2
March,
66
66
5
98.43.
6
April,
66
66
8
98.29
0
May,
66
66
6
100.00
0
September,
66
6
98.98.
1
October,
66
4.
98.94.
0
November,
66
66
1-a.
98.85
3
December,
Douglas Ctr., 1-4
99.71
3
66
98.15
9
February,
5
6
98.68
1
June,
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HONOR ROLL.
Pupil neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 8 years: Harriet Conrad
Pupil neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 4 years : Lillian Johnston
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 3 years: Yvonne Belanger, Ruth Crockett, Helen Aldrich, Florence Carter
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 2 years: Henry Thomas, Mary Duda, Rhoda Bonville, Leo Doyon, Chester Wojtalick
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed the past year :
Louis Hvizdos, Noe Brulé, John Quinn, Andrew Duda, Alberta Weeks, Eva Cassista, Laura Piepszak, Anna Virostek, Annie Vecchione, Mary Bezik, Annie Mercak, Lawrence Bombara, George Neslusan, Louis Damore, Doris Gette, Leo Fregeau, Ernest Brulé, Lawrence Kolumba, Nellie Maziarka, James Peters, Louis Valliere, Andrew Virostek, Edna Doyon, Mary Bahlida, Fred Raguso, Joseph Stefanack, Edward Therrien, Stephen Virostek, Lena Cook, Margaret Desjourdy, Rose Olvcavick, Florence Raguso, Frank Raguso, Sidney Merrill, Bertha Brulé, Joseph Michna, Frank Piepszak, Walter Janton, Julia Jarvis, Cecelia Jarvis, James Hanley, William Carter.
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