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The record was: 15 victories
6 losses
The 1937 football team was comprised mostly of Sopho- mores and Juniors, and its lack of experience caused mis- takes which resulted in losses. However, with eight regulars back, next year's prospects seem bright.
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The record was: 3 victories
5 losses
VOCAL MUSIC
By Miss Helena F. Swift, Supervisor
As music is one of the most valuable subjects in the school curriculum, the influence of it upon the lives of children is more potent than that of almost any other educational activity.
Our work is based on the intimate relation that exists between the beautiful and the good, stress being laid upon the beauty of the songs. We have tried to inculcate the ideal of singing them beautifully as well as correctly.
Good expression in singing results from a correct under- standing of the word-text. Legato and phrasing are taught, thus involving the taking of breath, and the insertion of natural breaks as are dictated by the meaning and punc- tuation of the text. Posture, while singing, has been given due attention. We have tried to arouse personal responsi- bility by having individual work.
In the first four grades, the singing is soft and sweet; the compass of the songs used is high, rather than low. The child's attention is directed to listening to his own voice to
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see whether or not he is singing in tune.
In all intermediate and Junior High classes where two and three-part singing is taught, voice quality is strongly emphasized, as are attack, release and rhythm. A general review of chromatics developed from the fourth grade on, is made in these years.
Starting in the fifth, and continuing through the eighth grade, transposition, scale writing and other technical forms are studied.
In addition to the teaching of voice in the Senior high school, much intensive work is done in the Theory and Harmony class. In order to increase their appreciation for the best in music plans are now being formulated for the students to attend a performance of one of the operas to be given later in the year at the Boston Opera House. It is pleasing to note that some of the class have already signified their intention of furthering their musical education after graduation.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
By Ben Lancisi, Jr., Supervisor
We have a total enrollment in the student body of over two hundred and fifty. Our Senior Band of eighty-five pieces made their initial appearance in their new and at- tractive uniforms on Armistice Day (November 11th) in Framingham when they took part in the annual classic between the Milford and Framingham High Schools. They were highly complimented by officials of both towns for their musical performance and their fine appearance.
During the present school year they also took part in numerous civic parades and celebrations. Their rendition of carols on Christmas Eve added much to the holiday spirit. They are now preparing for their annual concert to be given jointly with the Milford High School orchestra during the latter part of May. Over two hundred children both boys and girls, will take part in this instrumental festival.
In the Stacy School during the present school year the Instrumental Department inaugurated classes in Theory of Music and Solfeggio to increase the students' knowledge of the fundamenta's and appreciation of instrumental music. The instrument instruction is given after school hours on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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In the High School six. classes of sectional rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Combined classes meet on Thursdays. Great interest has been evinced and hearty co- operation has been shown in this department.
ART
By Miss Dorcas Whipple, Supervisor
In our last report we were planning to move to the new art room in the remodeled upper floor of the old High school building. At the beginning of the spring term we did move. The new room proved to be large, with good light and excellent display boards. A much needed supply closet was also included. From March 1 to March 31 we enjoyed the advantages of such a room. On the night of March 31st the destructive fire that swept thru the building destroyed everything including student work by present and previous classes, and many personal art treasures, which can never be replaced.
After a short delay new desks and chairs with a small equipment of necessary supplies were purchased and art work was once more resumed in the teachers' room of the Stacy school. The sympathy and help from the school committee, superintendent and teachers at this time was deeply appreciated.
It will be noted in the upper grades that each year of art training gives the child a power in this mode of expression that vitalizes all other social studies. Hundreds of children receive encouragement because they discover they can express themselves thru the medium of drawing. Art appreciation and its application does not come without effort but, when understood, provides a joyful, creative and informing experience.
The lessons therefore are planned to help the pupil ex- press his creative ability and develop a good foundation for later training in mechanics or the arts.
In the girls' vocational classes the art work brings a closer relationship with the home thru the study of home planning and decorating. Plans of houses, arrangement of furniture and pleasing color schemes are studied so that the girls feel confident to carry on the lessons learned in school to the actual painting and redecorating of their own homes. Once more we look with hope to the future that may bring to us again a new room in which to carry on the needs of
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education thru art.
FURTHER COMMENT
By Miss Margaret V. Condon, Assistant Supervisor
There is an old, yet ever new reason for art education; it is the demand of almost every person for beauty. No one can afford to disregard the importance of art appreciation and applied arts. Every successful manufacturer realizes what an important part design, line and color have to do with the sale of his merchandise and, wisely, hires artists who have the ability to satisfy the requirements of good taste.
In teaching art in the elementary grades we have definite objectives; they are :
1. To guide the child in discovering his own hidden abilities.
2. To encourage creative tendencies.
3. To teach the boys and girls the fundamentals that they will need in continuing their art education.
The course includes illustrating, lettering, poster work, cut paper projects, creative design and color theory.
Christmas affords the opportunity to make. useful gifts. This year the children made wall plaques, calendars, book- lets, peasant plates and movable toys.
The pupils in the Special Classes derive great pleasure from drawing and handiwork and some of them have ability along artistic lines. Given the opportunity, I am sure some of the boys and girls in these classes would accomplish re- markable results in the vocational classes.
MILFORD TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS
By Paul F. Raftery, Secretary
President, David I. Davoren
Vice-President, Frederick Steeves
Secretary, Paul F. Raftery
Treasurer, Catherine E. Curtin
Chairman of Executive Committee, Margaret Feige
The Milford Teachers Association, continuing the fulfill- ment of its purpose of professional enrichment for its mem- bers, sponsored as its first event of the 1937 season, a Uni-
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versity Extension course, given by Professor Roback, in the Milford High School. A sizeable group of the Associa- tion members and friends enrolled and completed the course in six lectures.
Attorney William J. Moore, retiring chairman of the School Committee was tendered a testimonial banquet by the members of the Association.
Monthly meetings were conducted, the purpose of which was mainly the furtherance of the professional aims of the Association Members and the participation in and the en- couragement of, the educational, civic and charitable enter- prises of the community and state.
Under the direction of the Library Committee and in accordance with the vote of the Association, the members, Mr. David I. Davoren, Miss Marion Ryan and Miss Viola Leland selected and presented a number of suitable volumes to the Milford Public Library.
The outline for the Safety Course to be instituted in the local schools, prepared by the Association members ap- pointed, Mr. David I. Davoren, Mrs. Catherine Cronin, and Misses Viola Leland, Irene Gallagher, and Blanche Rooney, has been completed and placed in the hands of the Milford teachers, and serves as a basis for this type of education in the local system.
The Association as organized for the school year 1937, 1938 has a large enrollment and has instituted a program in line with the successful years of its past existence.
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE, JAN. 1, 1937, TO JAN. 1, 1938
Calls on account of :-
Reasons for absence --
1937
Sup't.
Prin. High
School
School
Grades
Special
Total
Truancy
Illness
parents
Truants on Street
Lack of Clothing
Left school to
Left Town
Excusable
Habitual School
Offender
Court Case
44
February
6
20
3
6
3
32
2
18
2
3
6
1
32
March
10
45
5
3
9
62
10
22
6
1
12
7
3
1*
62
April
1
30
3
1
4
38
2
11
1
11
13
38
May
4
14
3
10
2
29
6
7
3
1
1
2
8
1
29
June
5
34
5
1
45
5
11
6
1
3
1
18
45
September
4
37
7
2
1
47
2
25
5
15
47
October
22
11
8
2
3
24
3
5
3
7
6
24
November
3
18
6
10
1
35
14
8
7
1
3
1
1 **
35
December
13
1
1
15
7
4
1
2
1
15
58
229
77
40
25
371
57
101
28
2
5
74
14
82
6
2
371
*Guilty, Suspended Sentence and Probation.
** Guilty, Committed to Oakdale School.
Called at Supt. Office daily when Schools are in session.
Supt. Calls 58-all others as above 371. Total Calls-429.
Visits Schools often.
Respectfully submitted, RAPHAEL MARINO, Supervisor of Attendance. Milford, Mass., Jan. 1, 1938.
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January
8
36
8
44
6
15
1
1
S
1
12
Prin. Stacy
Carelessness of
work
-
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COOPERATING AGENCIES
THE 4-H CLUB
By Mrs. Elmer O. Rose, Town Director, 1936-1937 The projects for the 4-H Clubs for the season 1936-1937 included cooking, sewing, knitting, music and dramatics. under the able direction of the junior and senior leaders.
Miss Dorothy A. Crandall, assistant county club agent was present at all monthly meetings, giving lectures and presenting demonstrations on the various phases of 4-H club projects.
The Health "H" was stressed as in the past, notably by Mrs. Albertine Mackellar in a lecture at a Monthly Meeting held at the V. F. W. Home.
At the dress contest held annually in Worcester a group of older girls presented a play written by Irma Johnson, and the music group, at the invitation of the county agents, led the community singing.
The exhibit for the year was held in K. of C. Hall with 550 articles on display to the public for 1 day and 1 night. On the evening of the exhibit pins of achievement were presented to the deserving members by Mr. Geo. F. E. Storey of the Worcester County Extension Service.
CHRISTMAS SEALS
"You will be glad to know how your purchase of Christ- mas Health Seals last year benefitted the children of Mil- ford. Here are some direct benefits :
1. Two Milford girls, particularly needing health service, spent July and August at Sterling Health Camp, where they had an abundance of right food, supervised play, care- ful medical and nursing attention, with lessons in swimming and various hand-crafts.
2. Milford received a School Chest Clinic from the Worcester County Sanatorium and this Association-Christ- mas Seal money paying a portion of the cost. Five hundred and ninety-three children were tested for earliest signs of childhood type of tuberculosis. The 198 children giving positive reaction were X-rayed. Four boys and girls found to have some form of childhood type of tuberculosis were referred for special care to parents, family physician and school nurse.
3. In previous years 33 Milford boys and girls have been
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guests of your Christmas Seal money at Sterling Health Camp, and others have physically benefited from dental work, tonsil and adenoid operations.
4. Through our staff members, we provide for Milford a permanent health education advisory service.
We are confident that these services to the people of this community are worthy of your continued generous support. We appeal for funds but once a year. The sale of Health Seals is our only means of support. We are counting on you to help us continue this prevention work by buying generously of the enclosed Health Seals."
Milford Seal Sale Committee
MRS. ERNEST A. WHITNEY, Chairman MISS RITA M. DAIGLE
MISS ANNA A. CALABRESE MISS MAUDE D. FROST
MRS. ELEANOR V. MOORE
MRS. MARY H. SHERBOURNE, Chairman Amount of money collected for the sale of seals and buttons was $78.27.
THRIFT SAVINGS ' ·
The school savings deposits, January 1, 1937 to January 1, 1938, were $13,715.27 including $1,682.93 deposited by Milford High School-Class 1937. This without the class deposit was $1,445.98 in excess of the record for 1936.
Milford Schools listed on honor roll with a percentage of 89 in report published by American Bankers Association.
REPAIRS
Summer repairs were awarded on bids to the lowest bid- der as follows :-
Carpentry : - Chapin Street, South Grammar, Oliver Street, Park, Claflin, Plains Primary and Spruce Street; to Edward J. Dillon,-$109.00.
Heating and Plumbing :- Oliver Street, Hoboken, Claflin, Plains Primary, Plains Grammar, High School and Stacy School; to W. L. and J. F. Power Co.,-$433.53.
Painting :- Oliver Street, Claflin, Spruce Street, Fountain Street; to T. E. Morse Co.,-$83.00.
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Masonry :- South Grammar; to Costa Brothers,-$24.00. In addition to the above, there was the usual overhauling of various heating plants and a considerable number of emergency items. The individual bills for all the above are to be found in the financial report of 1937.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Stacy School :- Roof repaired or rebuilt. Building redec- orated inside and retrimmed outside.
Park School :- Redecorated outside and in. New black- boards.
In conclusion, I am grateful to the committee and all my associates for consideration during the period under review.
ALMORIN O. CASWELL, Superintendent of Schools.
Milford, Mass., January 25, 1938.
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Report of the School Physicians
Physical examination of the pupils has shown about the usual percentage of defects-in fact the statistics are less favorable than those of 1936-7-but the children in certain cases showed marked improvement. Parents who follow the suggestions which are sent home after school-inspection are often repaid in spectacular fashion by the change in the child's health.
Many children suffer from the effects of diseased tonsils, poor vision, or defective hearing which are not noticed so much at home as in school. Frequently their progress is impeded and some lose interest in their studies. To prevent this is the chief object of our work. A healthy child is a better student as a rule.
We are personally grateful to the parents who co-operate with us in our efforts.
The appended tables will give some idea of the number and character of the physical defects which we discovered in our annual inspection.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN V. GALLAGHER, M. D.
FRANCIS H. LALLY, M. D.
RESULTS OF SCHOOL INSPECTION
Primary Department
Number of Pupils
825
No. having no notable defects
284-34%
No. having slight defects
159
No. having serious defects
382
No. having mouth and teeth defects
399
No. having nose and throat defects
234
No. having miscellaneous defects 43
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Grammar Department
Number of pupils
958
No. having no notable defects
426-44%
No. having slight defects
157
No. having serious defects
375
No. having mouth and teeth defects
409
No. having nose and throat defects 183
No. having miscellaneous defects
29
High School Department
Number of pupils
778
No. having no notable defects
479-62%
No. having slight defects
82
No. having serious defects
217
No. having mouth and teeth defects
236
No. having nose and throat defects .
74
No. having miscellaneous defects
32
Whole School
Number of pupils .
2561
No. having no notable defects
1189-46%
No. having slight defects
398
No. having serious defects
974
No. having mouth and teeth defects
1044
No. having nose and throat defects
491
No. having miscellaneous defects
104
Report of the School Nurses
Dental Work
Number of children examined by Dr. Clancy 1868
Number of children receiving dental certificates at time of examination 988
Number of children receiving dental certificates from dentist at clinic 209
Number of children receiving dental certificates
from family dentist 308
Eye Examinations
Number of children having eye examination and fitted to glasses, financed by the Lions Club 36
Number of children having eye examination at
Dr. Ruggles' office 30
Tonsil Operations
Number of children having tonsil operations, financed by the George F. Curley Memorial Fund 13
Psychological Clinic
Number of children three or more years retarded
9
Number of children examined by Dr. Patterson 29
Number of children recommended for special classes 7
Number of children recommended for institutional care 5
Number of children taken to Wrentham for special examinations 3
Number of children under supervision of Child Guidance Clinic at Worcester 4
AUDIOMETER TESTING-JANUARY 3-10, 1938
School
No. Tested
No. Retested
No. found defective
High
Seniors
143
17 9
1
213
Juniors
175
37
6
Sophomores
196
28
5
Freshmen
215
31
6
George E. Stacy
483
123
14
Park
152
66
12
South Grammar
142
23
6
Fountain Street
14
5
1
Purchase Street
18
8
1
Claflin
90
18
7
Chapin Street
29
16
1
Oliver Street
95
18
5
Bear Hill
5
1
0
Braggville
10
1
0
Spruce Street
67
10
2
Atypical class-
in High School
8
2
1
Plains Primary
52
10
3
Plains Grammar & Annex 170
64
11
Total
2,064
478
90
Chadwick Re-examination Clinic
Number of children having re-examinations . 113
Number of children having X-rays 112
Number of children found to be improved
105
Number of children found to be unimproved
7
Number of children discharged as well
28
Number of children referred to local consultation clinic
7
County Tuberculosis Clinic
Number of children enrolled in the 7th, 9th, and 11th grades 596
Number of children taking the skin test 438
Number of children having positive skin tests 136
Number of children having negative X-rays
134
Number of girls having two months at
Sterling Health Camp
2
Toxoid Clinic
Number of children enrolled in the first grades 203
Number of children having had three doses
toxin-antitoxin before coming to school 242
214
Number of children receiving three doses in November, 1937 46
Number of first graders not having three doses Toxoid 15
Physically Handicapped
Number of children reported to Department of Public Health, Clinics for Crippled Children 39
Number of these children under treatment through this clinic at Worcester City Hospital 7
Respectfully submitted, MARY E. NAUGHTON, R. N.
MILINA R. TRUDELL, R. N.
COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM
CONCORDIA
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE 30, 1937
ROBERT MANCINI
VICTOR DINARDO
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JOHN C. LYNCH AUDITORIUM Wednesday Evening, June 30, 1937 At Eight O'Clock
PROGRAM
March
Milford High School Orchestra Mr. Ben C. Lancisi, Jr., Director
Entrance of Seniors
Selection : King Rose Lavalle Milford High School Orchestra
Salutatory : Horace Mann-The Individual
Helen Harriet Cahill
The Rising of the Storm Louis Adolphe Coerne
Senior Class Miss Helena F. Swift, Director Valedictory : Horace Mann-The Educator Louise Marie Venditti
Presentation of Diplomas
Mr. George F. Grayson Chairman of the School Committee
Remarks by the Chairman of the School Committee Class Ode
Senior Class
Prize Awards
Mr. Almorin O. Caswell Superintendent of Schools
Selection
Milford High School Orchestra
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CLASS ODE
by
Elizabeth Ann DeWitt, '37
Speeding years too soon have brought us Here to say good-bye. May the lessons you have taught us Linger, Milford High. Since the first of graduations, Held in sixty-two, Each alumnus has bequeath'd Undying love to you.
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Full of sorrow do we leave you Guide, Concordia, guide ! May our futures never grieve you, Let them be your pride. Alma Mater, Alma Mater, When our goals are won, We'll return with grateful hearts To hear you say, "Well done !"
Tune : Alma Mater
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CLASS OF 1937
Evelyn Francyse Abbon- danza
Anita Elaine Abretti
Louis Ralph Acquafresca
Anna Joan Alcarese
Aristide Nello Amadea
Harry Grant Anderson
Frank Richard Andreotti
Willis Kenneth Archibald
Ethel Annette Bagley
Helen Elizabeth Beal
Matilda Elizabeth Bellofatto Anna Mary Berardi
Frank Dudley Berry
Louis Michael Bertorelli, Jr.
Robert Marshall Bickford
Elinor Elizabeth Black
Esther Mae Blizard Josephine Vittoria Brita Frederick John Brown Phyllis Audrey Brown Thelma Florence Bullard Helen Harriet Cahill Joseph Paul Calagione James Alfred Carrabba Charlotte Jessie Cass Lawrence Henry Catusi Antonio Michael Celozzi Carlotta Catherine Cenedella Florence Marie Cenedella Josephine Constance Civi- nini
Josephine Patrycia Com- pagnone Helen Constance Coniaris
Eva Veronica Consoletti Louis Michael Creasia Mollie Virginia Crescenzi Grace Ann Crivello
Mary Theresa Cugini Michael Nicholas D'Antonio
Ernest Thomas DelCastello Stephen Alfred Deletti Louise Jean DeMatteis Helen Margaret DePalma Elizabeth Ann DeWitt Angelo David DiGirolamo Emidio DiLoreto
Victor Henry Costanza Di- Nardo
Edward Henry Dion Rose Marie DiPietro Josephine Lena Donissoni Barbara Patrycia Dugan Eleanor Louise Dunton Carl Fredrick Eden Arthur Henry Erickson Walter Michael Fabian Vincenza Virginia Farese Guido Joseph Feccia Thomas Herbert Ferguson Angelo Peter Ferrario
Lillian Marie Fitzgerald Julia Marie Givani Charles Albert Goucher, Jr.
Dorothy Janice Grandi Carmela Lilyan Grillo Sylvia Haskel Ruth Marie Hayes Helen Louise Haynes
Robert Wilkinson Holbrook
Shirley Frances Hubbard Alba Ann Iadarola
Vincent Augustus Louis Iadarola Dora Dolores Iannitelli Leonard Philip Tanzito Eleanor Bertha Jackson Irene Estelle Joslin Arthur Glenn Kaizer
Rosalie Marilyn Klein Lillian Elizabeth Kosciak
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Mary Agnes Koss Catherine Regina Lambor- ghini
Concetta Marie Lombardi Mary Miriam Lutfy
Donald Francis Lynch Pasquale Rudolph Macchi
Ettore Arthur Maietta
Frederick William Mainini Alvan Sewell Malnati Josephine Maloof
Enrico John Mancini
Robert Aron Mancini Pasqualine Marie Melpig- nano Mary Theresa Micelotta * Reuben Miller
Irene Catherine Mongiat
Frank Richard Morelli
Rita Catherine Morey Edward Lawrence Nargi Jeannette Margaret Nealia Albert Neckes Joseph James Nigro Josephine Miriam Niro Ethel Leola Norsworthy Alfred Angelo Notturno Isabel Margaret O'Brien Stephen Ohanian Concetta Dolores Oliva
Alexander Oneschuk, Jr.
Frank Henry Ozzella Lena Pamela Parente Leo John Parente Ruth Isabel Parker Celia Jeanne Pavento Esther Blanche Petrini Lois Ellen Louise Philpott Doris Joan Porter
Barbara Ann Power Florence Loretta Rizzi Anita Santina Roberti Arthur Collins Rockwood Elizabeth Ann Rogers Carolina Louise Rossi Melba Dolores Ruggerio Francis John Ruscitti John Joseph Sacco Ellen Elizabeth Sainio Alfred Cosmo Santoro Claire Aloysia Sartain
Anna Frances Settanni Elmer Siegel Charlotte Evelyn Smith Miriam Smith Rita Jessie Smith
Dorothy Geraldine Speroni
Olga Dolores Speroni
Mary Frances Stewart
Eileen Virginia Sullivan
Edna Louise Sweet Benjamin Frederick Tocci Gemma Helen Tosti
Dorothy Henrietta Trotta
Emma Theresa Tusoni
Rowland Henry Tyndall
Robert Lester Varney Edward Rudolph Vasile Louise Marie Venditti Cleodino Charles Vitali Olive Lincoln Watson Kenneth Ellsworth Webster William Werber Hilda Evelyn White Sylvia Elizabeth Williamson George Edgar Wolfe, Jr.
Henry Samuel Wyzan
Anna Elizabeth Zarach
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STUDENTS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AN AVERAGE OF OVER 90 PER CENT DURING THEIR FOUR YEARS
1. Louise Marie Venditti
2. Helen Harriet Cahill
3. Frank Dudley Berry
4. Anna Elizabeth Zarach
5. Helen Louise Haynes
6. Edward Henry Dion
CLASS OFFICERS
President, Stephen Ohanian
Vice-President, Shirley Frances Hubbard Secretary, Concetta Dolores Oliva Treasurer, Robert Wilkinson Holbrook
Class Motto : Concordia
Class Colors : Red and White
Class Flower : American Beauty Rose Class Pianist: Anna Mary Berardi
LIST OF TEACHERS, JANUARY 1, 1938
School.
Teacher's Name.
An. Sal.
Residence.
Ap.
Subject.
Grade.
High-Principal High-Teachers
Frank C. Berry Miss Mary B. Ford
$3700 56 Bancroft Ave. 2000 21 West Pine St.
1914
1906 Trigonometry
Solid Geometry College Geometry College Chemistry College Algebra
X. XII.
Miss Marion A. Ryan
2000 298 Main St.
1911 English
Latin
XI., XII.
Miss Hannah E. Callanan
1775|276 Main St.
1913 History
Miss Margaret A. Pianca
1775 44 Mendon St., Hopedale
1913 French
Miss Agnes R. Lynch
1775 41 Hayward St.
1918|Typewriting
Stenography
Miss Catherine E. Curtin
1775 16 Parker Hill Ave.
1927 Stenography
Robert J. Cenedella Fred A. Metcalf
1500|35 Congress St. 1900 2 Mendon St., Hopedale
1927 Physics
XI.
Geometry Biology
X., XI., XII.
Miss Sadie A. O'Connell Miss Marie Cenedella
1775 42 Prospect St. 1775 68 School St.
1916 English
X. X.
1925 History English
IX.
Miss Margaret E. Feige
1775 54 Bancroft Ave.
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