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This school year for the first time a third year of type- writing has been added to the commercial course. As many of the girls obtain stenographic positions, or else go on to a business college, such an addition seems justified. The third year of typewriting is devoted for the most part to speed, accuracy, and dictation, thus greatly increasing the efficiency of those who elect this work.
The General Science Course has been divided so that one-half year is given to general science and the last half year to biology. The science department would hardly he complete without a course in biology.
Many reference books have this year been added to the equipment. For the most part, these have been vol- umes used for supplementary material in various classes. Below are the reference works used by the school as a whole in the library. This does not take into account minor works on birds, etiquette, vocations, fiction, etc.
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General Reference:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
.
Compton's Pictured Encyclopaedia Winston Cumulative Loose Leaf Johnson's Universal Cyclopaedia The Century Dictionary and Cyclopaedia Lincoln Library
History :
Harpers Encyclopaedia of United States History The World's Story The World's History and its Makers
Words:
Websters New International Dictionary The Century Dictionary and Cyclopaedia Crabb's English Synonyms Heaths French English Dictionary Andrews Latin English Dictionary
A Physics Class of ten students this year necessitated a comparatively large amount of new physics apparatus. In this subject, the students perform individual experi- ments which require adequate equipment previously lack- ing.
In June 1929, a college board examination was given in all college preparatory subjects. Neither students nor teachers knew the examination questions until the day be- fore the date set for the examination at which time a copy was given to the teachers. It must be remembered that most of the students who took these examinations had no intention of entering college and would therefore prob- ably not do as well as those who had that object in view. It is necessary for those students going on to college to pass similar examinations in those subjects in which they do not average 85% or higher in high school. A sun)- mary of the results of last June follows:
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Name of
Examination
No. Taking Exam.
No. Passing (70% or above)
English IV
19
7
American History
20
8
Ancient History
15
6
French II
17
4
French III
6
3
Latin II
7
1
Latin III
7
3
Algebra
16
6
Geometry
5
2
Review Mathematics
4
1
Advanced Mathematics
6
2
Chemistry
14
4
Totals
136
47
I suggest that similar examinations be given this com- ing June, and be graded by an agency outside the high school. If it is possible, we may in this way obtain a more impartial viewpoint of the results of college board examinations.
For the first time in many years, the senior class voted to forego the Washington trip this year. Credit is due the seniors for their action in this respect for it took cour- age to be the first senior class for some time to decide against the trip. Owing to the intense application to out- side activities for the purpose of earning money, and the consequent sacrifice of school work, the seniors wisely felt the prize was hardly worth the cost. It is interesting to note that only two seniors were on the first two honor rolls last school year whereas seven have earned that hon- or of the class 1930. A similar improvement is noticeable in other of their averages.
Not only does the senior class benefit scholastically,
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but the high school as a whole may conduct activities that otherwise would conflict.
The Athletic Association begun last year, proves of special interest to the students. This association encour- ages athletics. Noteworthy among its achievements is the introduction of organized cheering which has immensely helped the school spirit and morale, as well as provided amusement for spectators at games. The students take a lively interest in the meetings which are usually held once a week, led by a student.
The Student Government this school year has taken a responsible part in the conduct and activities of the stud- ents. This organization, the council of which is composed of the presidents of each of the classes, besides another member from each class, the president of the A. A., Edi- tor-in-chief of the Journal, advised by a member of the . faculty, sponsers social activities, and manages such prob- lems as that of traffic through the building during chang- ing of classes. Composed of student leaders who reflect the atmosphere of the entire student body, such an or- ganization has greatly helped in school management. The Student Council has posted an excellent list of social ac- tivities for the entire school, and have creditably handled the students in the corridors and rooms so as to avoid misconduct. The Student Government and the Athletic Association have enabled the students to take a very re- sponsible part in management of their own activities. This marks a forward step toward constructive education for citizenship.
It will no doubt be interesting to many to know that due to frequent fire drills, it takes from thirty to forty sec- onds to completely empty the high school building of all students and teachers. Because it is at present necessary to use the same bell for a drill signal as is used to signal the change for classes, I suggest an electric gong in both
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upper and lower corridors controlled by a break-glass switch. This would be more in keeping with a modern school fire alarm system.
It is often very difficult for students in the main room to hear the signal for the change of classes because there is no bell in that room. I, therefore, suggest a bell be in- stalled in the main room, on the same wiring system as the others.
There are a few students in high school who seem to have difficulty with the work. There are many students who are doing work of passing grade who are capable of doing far better. The results of series of intelligence tests would help the teacher in estimating the student's effort and general ability and would greatly aid in sym- pathetic teaching. I hope that the teachers may have such results available in the near future.
The school committee have been particularly thought- ful of the interests of the high school. I thank both the school committee and Dr. Page for their cooperation and constructive help.
Respectfully submitted,
C. D. MACKAY,
Principal.
MERRIMAC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOR 1929 - 30 Courses
College Proparatory
Units Scientific
Units Normal
Units Commercial Units General
Units
Preparatory
English I Ancient History
I General Science
Ancient History
I General Science
1/2
Electiv;es 2
Algebra
Algebra
I General Science
Biology
1/2
Algebra French I
Introductory Business
I Introductory Bus- iness or Latin I Ancient History
Erglish II
I English II
English II
I English II
I English II
I
Geometry
I Geometry
Modern History
I Modern His:tory
I Modern History
I
Latin II
I French I
I French I
I Bookkeeping I Typewriting
French I
I Modern History
I Geom;etry or Latin
1 French II
3-5 Electives 2 2-5 Geometry I Latin II French I or (Bookkeeping & Typewrit- ing) French II Latin I 115
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I English I I
I English I
I English J
I English I
I French I
I General Science I
Latin I
I Ancient History
Algebra
English III Latin III French II American History
I English III I Review Math-
I ematics I Physics or
Chemistry French II
American History
I English III American History I French II Electives T Rev. Math.
I English III
I English III I
I
1/2 I Bookkeeping II Review Math or Stenog. I Physics (Chem- istry) or Typewriting II Latin II Latin III
English IV Review Math- ematics French III Latin IV
I English IV Advance Math- ematics I
I English IV Civics I Electives French III
I English IV
I English IV
I
Economics 1/2 yr. 1/2 1/2
I Physics or
I Chemistry French III
I Adv. Math.
I Physics or Chemistry Latin III Rev. Math.
I Economics 1/2 yr. 1/2 1/2 Civics 1/2 yr. I Electives 2
2 Civics 1/2 yr. Shorthand II Typewriting III 1/2 French III or Stenog II. Latin III or Typewriting III Advanced Math. Review Math. Physics
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I American History
I American History I Electives 2
Shorthand I
I Typewriting II Bookkeeping II
French II or
I
1 Latin II Physics or Chemistry
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SUBJECTS WHICH MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR A DIPLOMA
-
Subject
Units
English
4
History
2-(1 American)
Science
1
Language
2-(Same language)
Math
1
Electives
6
Total
16
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1928 - 29
Boys Who Earned Their Letter in Basketball
Captain Lawrence Colman '30
Raymond Odiorne '30
Leslie Carter
'29
Clifford Hoyt '30
Manager Theron Condon
'29
Girls Who Earned Their Letter in Basketball
Captain Anna Eaton
'30
Hilda Kidston
'30
Dorothea Larivee
'30
Donna Hall
'30
Pearl Morgan
'31
Manager Winnifred Manning
'30
Boys Earning Baseball Letters
C. Hoyt '30
C. Whitcomb
32
H. Whitcomb '29
L. Colman
'30
L. Carter
'29
W. Journeay
'31
R. Hardy '31
G. Trefethen '31
Manager Kenneth Fowle '31
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 1929
Eleanor Merrill Carter Leslie Herbert Carter Grace Laura Clark
Harold Wilmont Clarke Grace Elizabeth Clough Theron Elwin Condon Rosamond Marie Foster Ruth Alice Heath
George Raymond Hoyt Dorothy Gladise Laskey Andrew Mader, Jr. Sherman Mccutcheon Bessie Moore Grace Evelyn Pettigrew
Edgar Palmer Sargent Constance Eugenia Sylvester Henry Blaisdell Whitcomb
College Course General Course Commercial Course General Course Commercial Course
General Course Commercial Course Commercial Course General Course Commercial Course General Course General Course
Commercial Course Commercial Course General Course
General Course
General Course
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Mary Elizabeth Bacon Robert Jason Bean Herman William Beloff Vernon Linwood Burnham William Otis Calman Everett Worcester Carroll John Bernard Casazza Eugene William Deminie Margaret Susan Franklin Evelyn Marion Gilmore Gertrude Whitney How Arthur Wells Hoyt Florence Mae Hutchins Jennie Arlene Joudrey
Jeanette Frances Odiorne Ralph Malcolm Merritt Elsie Maude Pease Virginia Pearl Reardon Carey Abbott Reynolds Myrtle Katherine Reynolds Wilhelmina Mae Rogers Pauline Lorraine Sarasin Ruth Elizabeth Sheldon Nellie Madalene Slobon Allegra Thelma Spinney Ransford Spinney Iva Willis Sylvester Anna Tammik
Donald Conrad MacDougall Alice Estella Thorne Beatrice Margarite McCarronElwood Mitchell Thornton
Paul Allen Metcalf
Beatrice Bernice Urquhart Mary Helen Urquhart
All Junior High graduates in 1929 entered High School in September.
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HONOR ATTENDANCE
Not Absent for 7 Years, Sept. 1922 to June 1929
Grace Chaput
Not Absent for 5 Years, Sept. 1924 to June 1929
Charlotte Franklin
Frances Gilmore
Not Absent for 4 Years, Sept. 1925 to June 1929 Harriet Hutchins
Not Absent for 3 Years, Sept. 1926 to June 1929
Pearl Morgan
Donald DeLong
Frances Hutchins
Howard DeLong Flora Belle Joudrey
Not Absent for 2 Years, Sept. 1927 to June 1929
Constance Sanuk
Harrison DeLong
Virginia Reardon John Franklin Margaret Dow
Not Absent for 1 Year, Sept. 1928 to June 1929
Arlene Smith Hugh Remick
Evelyn Beloff
Grace Bond
Everett Carroll
Mary Boudreau
Jeanette Odiorne
Leona Noone
Gladys Robinson
Ruth Sheldon Allegra Spinney Leon Dow Helen Sanuk Elsa Sande
Everett Eaton
Roland Roberge
Barbara Beloff
Thomas Mann John Slobon
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COMMENDABLE ATTENDANCE LIST
Ruth Eastman
Ethel Tarbox
Louisa Franklin
Ida Thornton
Harold Carter
James Liberty
Kenneth Fowler
Sophie Bushong
Reginald Hardy
Natalie Carroll
George Hoyt
Margaret Hardy
Andrew Marshall
Pearl Robinson
Raymond Odiorne
Robert Calnan
Paul Schultz
John Smith
Charles Whitcomb
John Thornton
Anna Eaton
Clayton Urquhart
Irma Corney
Sylva Clark
Alice Doust
Helen Foster
Dorothy Eastman
Rita Hardy
Lucille Godin
Shirley Lord
Virginia Goodwin
Berdina Schiavonni
Donna Hall
Emma Thompson
Marion Howe
Maurice Burnham
Hilda Kidston
Alfred Merritt
Winnifred Manning
Gertrude McCarron
Franklin Liberty
Arlene Merrill
Dorothy Eaton
Evelyn Pettigrew
Sylvia Tammik
Charlotte Staples
Beatrice Eaton
Herman Beloff
Elaine Noone William Johnston
Arthur Hoyt Paul Metcalf
Allen Remick
Carey Reynolds
Joseph Slobon
Ransford Spinney
Genevieve Andre
Elwood Thornton
Ruth Donahue
Ruth Monroe'
Luther Lawrence
Marjorie Fowle
Eugene Deminie
Francis Noone
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Florence Hutchins Beatrice McCarron Anna Tammik Alice Thorne Beatrice Urquhart Charlotte Bushong Beatrice Hazeltine Ada Lawrence
Shirley Nelson Helen Tammik Ansel Clark
George Clark, Jr.
Bertha Clark Geraldine Douglas
Marion Harvey
Thelma Street William How
CONTENTS
Appropriations Made in 1929
6
Appropriations Recommended for 1930
9
Balance Sheet 1929
46
Liabilities
48
Jury List
49
Town Officers
2
Report: Assessors
64
Fire Engineers
60
Municipal Light Board
71 56
Police Dept.
Public Health Nurse
54
Public Library 62
Sealer of Weights and Measures
67
Selectmen and Overseers of Poor 12
Tax Collector 74
14
Town Clerk 50
Town Forest
66
Town Treasurer
53
Trustees Kimball Park 52
68
SCHOOL REPORT
Calendar
82
Staff Directory 84 School Committee 87
Committee on Playground and Schoolhouse Site 91
Supt. of Schools 93
High School Principal 109
Curriculum for 1929-30 115
Water Commissioners
. . .
Town Accountant
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