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Under (1) it was said that three items, among them vocational salaries, was each the payroll. Let me say at this point that the item of vocational salaries, and conse- quently the budget, is $2,000 higher than it would otherwise have been, because the Department of Education (Voca- tional section) no longer undertakes to pay the salary of the master of the Boys' Shop.
It is only due this department, to explain again, that the net cost of education in Milford was not, in round numbers, $219,000, but $188,000, as will be seen by an inspection of the table of "Net Costs for 1937" a little farther on in this report.
182 BUDGET FOR 1938
Teachers' Salaries
$155,011.35
Care (Janitors' Wages)
$12,094.26
Health (Salaries of Physicians, nurses,
health supplies, etc.)
4,350.00
Supervision (Salaries of Superinten- dent, Clerk, Supervisor of Attendance, etc.)
6,500.00
Repairs
4,000.00
Transportation
6,750.00
Tuition (Trade Schools)
4,000.00
Fuel
12,000.00
Books and Supplies
4,500.00
Incidentals
6,500.00
Vocational Salaries
6,409.08
Vocational Supplies
1,000.00
68,103.34
$223,114.69
The committee also recommends (for general salary increases)
5,775.00
Total
$228,889.69
Unpaid Bills (Trade Schools) as follows :-
City of Worcester,
Boys' Trade School
$1,024.85
City of Worcester,
Girls' Trade School
66.68
City of Boston, Trade School
9.00
$1,100.53
GEORGE F. GRAYSON,
Chairman,
For the Committee.
Summary of Statistics
High School, Grades,
General Vocational School Classes,
Boys,
1 Shop Academic 1 H.A. and H.E. Academic
Continuation School, 1 (Girls)
Classes, 2 (Thursdays and Fridays) 1
Special Teacher of normals, below grade,
Teachers of Handicapped Children in the Homes,
1
Atypical Classes,
3
W.P.A. Emergency Nursery Schools,
1
1936-'37 Jan. 1, 1938
School Buildings
20
19
Teachers Employed
109
107
High School
31 a
31 b
Grades
69 c
66 c
Supervisors
5 d
5 d
Continuation and Vocational School
1 e
1 €
Vocational School
3 f
3 f
a Eight men and twenty-three women.
b Eight men and twenty-four women.
c One man, remainder women, including one special teacher of normals below grade, three teachers of atypical classes and one teacher of handicapped chil- dren in their homes.
d Five teaching supervisors (two men and three women).
e One woman.
f Two men, one woman.
Jan. 1, 1938 31 Home Rooms 50 Rooms
Girls,
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1936-1937
Total Enrollment :
High School
Grades 971
Total
Boys
371
1342
Girls
433
860
1293
Totals
804
1831
2635
Average Membership
734
1796
2530
Average Attendance
695
1732
2427
Percentage of Attendance
94.6
96.4
95.5
NET COSTS FOR 1937
Gross Expenditures (Regular)
$219,090.53
Receipts (Other than School Appropriation) :-
Public School Fund $19,618.80
Other Funds :
George-Dean Fund
1,850.36
Smith-Hughes Fund 245.10
$21,714.26
Tuition :-
Individuals
$12.40
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
2,638.23
City of Boston
847.28
Town of Bellingham
1,960.74
5,458.65
Miscellaneous
94.49
Reimbursements :-
Trade Schools
$1,194.84
Vocational Schools
2,097.70
3,292.54
$30,559.94
$188,530.59
4.95 FUEL
1.45 REPAIRS
1.95 BOOKS & SUPPLIES 0.33 VOCATIONAL SUPPLIES 3.95 INCIDENTALS
2.92 TRANSPORTATION D.W.
1.55 TUITION
3.35 JANITORS' WAGES
1.92 HEALTH
2.85 VOCATIONAL SALARIES
2.85 SUPERVISION ARIES
CHERS" SALA
Secretary's Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Books and Supplies :-
Allyn & Bacon
$75.25
American Book Co.
136.00
Augsburg Publishing Co.
6.38
Babb, Edward E., & Co.
430.59
Billings, G. M ..
98.75
Birchard, C. C., & Co.
34.79
Bradley, Milton Co.
233.75
Cahill's News Agency
1,253.33
Central Scientific Co.
382.03
Dufault, Roland E.
13.00
Dura Binding Co.
304.15
Frost & Bilek, Inc.
91.06
Ginn & Co.
278.65
Gledhill Brothers
81.15
Hammett, J. L. Co.
108.90
Heath, D. C. Co.
94.18
Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge
.83
Jones, H. G.
1.50
Longmans, Green & Co.
208.65
Lyons & Carnahan
27.80
Macmillan Co.
194.01
Makepeace, B. L., Inc.
2.67
Mittag & Volger, Inc.
75.00
Noble & Noble, Inc.
3.78
Pascoe, George T.
6.17
Presser, Theodore, & Co.
.49
Remington-Rand Co.
8.00
Scott, Foresman Co.
18.46
Shea Bros.
148.20
Wolkins, H. S., Co.
83.93
Miscellaneous (Incidentals) :- A. P. W. Paper Co. $26.96
Babb, Edward E., & Co.
11.10
$4,391.45
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Begian's Taxi Service
26.50
Billings, G. M.
163.25
Booth, Raymond
5.00
Bowker Clothing Co.
365.00
Bradbury-Locke Co.
30.40
Burns, Anna H.
2.34
Casey, William H., Inc.
156.80
Caswell, A. O., Sundries Acct.
77.29
Chadbourne, H. S., Co.
174.92
Charlescraft Press
1.25
Commissioner of Public Safety
60.00
Cooney, Charles E.
32.28
Crawford, K. M.
20.96
Curran's Express Co.
.52
Davoren's Express
.50
Division of the Blind
9.38
Eastern Mill Waste Co.
10.00
Fino & Co.
6.00
Framingham Supply Co.
8.70
Fuller & Wilson Express Co.
4.13
Gardella, John H.
.50
Gould, Frederick A.
13.48
Gould, Webster S., Agent
100.00
Griffith, W. T.
306.00
Groom, Thomas, & Co.
15.13
Hammett, J. L., Co.
2.95
Holcomb. J. I., Mfg. Co.
84.05
Kendall Paper Co.
122.38
Kershaw, Edwin P., Supply Co.
14.50
Lajoie, Alex. G., County Treas.
365.77
Lipman, J. G.
18.03
Mass. Reformatory for Women
37.66
Masury-Young Co.
116.71
Milford Daily News
53.25
Milford Electric Light & Power Co.
1,417.94
Milford Furniture Co.
5.95
Milford Police Dept.
5.00
Milford Water Co.
2,149.92
Morgan, Charles
6.00
Munroe, D. F., Co.
97.50
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
395.68
Newton, Raymond
10.00
Norfolk Prison Colony
76.73
O'Brien's Oil Service
2.25
188
Pascoe, George T.
26.00
W. L. and J. F. Power Co.
10.00
Remington-Rand Co.
540.00
Rice, H. C.
53.50
Rose, E. O., & Son
8.55
Royal Typewriter Co.
480.00
Seaver's Express Co.
.70
Slattery, James T.
75.00
Smith, L. C., & Corona Type., Inc.
300.00
Standard Oil Co. of N. Y.
10.51
Stimpson, G. E., Co.
72.00
Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co.
180.00
Ward, Frank I.
85.04
Watson, Walter W.
2.00
Werber & Rose, Inc.
36.53
Wolkins, H. S., Co.
49.80
Woodstock Typewriter Co.
237.50
Yawman & Erbe Co.
8.55
$8,786.34
Fuel :-
Barney Coal Co.
$1,313.38
Cattani Oil Co.
698.50
Clark & Shaughnessy
1,241.96
Cueroni, Andrea
9.00
Curtiss, H. M., Coal Co.
2,429.54
Damon, John F.
70.00
O'Brien's Oil Service
3,074.05
Vitalini, B.
2,131.64
$10,968.07
Repairs :-
Allen, John E.
$2.64
Barnard, George A., Co.
261.09
Boyer, Frank R.
75.96
Bradbury-Locke Co.
19.76
Bradley, Milton, Co.
1.40
Casey, William H., Inc.
38.96
Clarridge, Arthur P.
2.00
Consigli, Peter, & Son
17.40
Costa, Robert
115.75
Cueroni, Andrea
25.05
Curtiss, H. M., Coal Co.
11.80
Dillon, Edward J.
194.24
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Dufault, Roland E.
7.50
Ferrante, Charles J.
50.20
Foster Electric Co.
324.00
Gould, Frederick A.
22.93
Greene, Louis B.
9.05
Hynes, Frank J.
2.64
Johnson Service Co.
9.80
Kurlan, Sam
39.75
Lamotte, J. G., & Son Co.
50.00
Mancini, A. J.
65.91
Mass. Division of the Blind
4.00
McGann, T. F., & Sons Co.
120.00
McGowan, Charles F.
13.97
Milford Daily News,
9.50
Milford Dye House
10.00
Milford Water Co.
23.31
Morse, T. E., Co.
129.93
Niro & Niro
32.32
Porter, Edward F.
49.40
Bill Power
473.33
W. L. & J. F. Power Co.
26.33
John F. Power
31.50
Powers Regulator Co.
150.00
Recchiuto, A. C.
17.25
Remington-Rand Co.
9.90
Ripley, John C.
75.50
Robinson, Emerson
28.71
Robinson, O. G.
300.90
Roberti, Fred
24.30
Royal Typewriter Co.
2.00
Ruggiere, P. A.
6.38
Sabatinelli, Guido, Constr. Co.
130.20
Sewell, Chester Co.
5.00
Smith, James W.
4.55
Smith, L. C., & Corona Type. Co.
7.34
Stevens. L. A., Co.
35.00
Stimpson, G. E., Co.
10.00
Tosti, Umberto
4.00
Underwood, Elliott. Fisher Co.
4.70
Varney Bros.
84.40
Werber & Rose, Inc.
51.35
Williams, W. J.
36.90
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$3,259.80
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Transportation :-
Begian's Taxi Service
$7.25
French, Lucile G. 53.28
Heroux, C. Marshall
2,052.55
Johnson Bus Lines, Inc.
1,781.13
M. F. & U. Coach Co.
695.74
North Milford Transportation Co.
804.60
O'Brien and Rizoli
1,142.80
$6,537.35
Vocational School Supplies :-
Adams Stationery Co.
$5.40
Anastasia, Samuel 5.60
Berkeley Stores, Inc.
12.16
Bodessa Leather Products Co.
26.15
Bradbury-Locke Co.
53.70
Casey, William H., Inc.
51.92
Chadbourne, H. S., Co.
159.16
Curtiss, H. M., Coal Co.
181.14
Gould, Frederick A.
18.36
Grand Rapids Wood Finishing Co.
1.70
Hall, W. A., & Sons
53.08
Howe & French
.52
Hunter, J. B., Co.
.60
Makepeace, B. L., Inc.
1.93
Milford Electric Light & Power Co.
28.22
Milford Shoe Co.
4.66
Milford Water Co.
67.92
Morrell, Clark H.
21.25
Rose, Elmer O.
2.00
Shea Bros.
97.46
Spencer Sales & Service Co.
5.92
Sterling Fabrics Corp ..
12.36
Winde, H. J., Co.
5.00
Wood Craft Supply Co.
50.20
Woolworth, F. W., Co.
1.89
$868.30
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BALANCE SHEET-1937
Appropriation Expended
Balance
Teachers' Salaries
Deficit $157,131.00 $152,990.24 $4,140.76
Care (Jan. Sal.)
11,650.00
11,886.26
$ 236.26
Health (Sch. Phy., Nurses and supplies )
4,314.66
4,309.39
5.27
Supervision (Supt., Att. Off., Clerk )
6,500.00
6,350.94
149.06
Repairs
2,640.00
3,259.80
619.80
Transportation
6,000.00
6,537.35
537.35
Tuition Trade Schools
2,500.00
2.389.69
110.31
Fuel
9,500.00
10,968.07
1,468.07
Books & Supplies
5,679.00
4,391.45
1,287.55
Incidentals
6,000.00
8,786.34
2,.786.34
Vocational School
6,195.46
6,352.70
157.24
Vocational School Sup.
1,000.00
868.30
131.70
$219,110.12 219,090.53
$219,090.53 $5,824.65 $5,805.06
5,805.06
Balance, $19.59
Balance, $19.59°
P.W.A. Project No. 4410
$1,809.53
$1,349.53
$460.00
Special Appr. 3rd Fl.
H. S. Alterations
2,000.00
1,989.10
10.90
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL BAND - 1937
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Report of the Superintendent
To the Honorable School Committee of the Town of Milford, Gentlemen :-
I herewith present my 27th annual report, the 59th of such reports in Milford.
HIGH SCHOOL FIRE
In the early morning hours of March 31, 1937, six and one half months after opening the unit plant, just thirty days after occupying the new art room, fire broke out in the third story of the old High school section, entirely destroy- ing the third (roof) story and badly damaging three rooms on the first and second floors. We were, therefore, forced to go back to platoons and shall be obliged to operate on that basis until the old section, as rebuilt, is ready for occupancy. The damaged building is being rebuilt with the third story in Milford pink granite in the same style as the lower stories, with tar-and-gravel roof, and will harmonize per- fectly with the new section. The new third story will include an art class-room somewhat larger than the former one, two laboratories, two class-rooms, and a large study room. The work of reconstruction is in the hands of the A. F. Smiley Construction Co. of Pawtucket, R. I., and good progress is being made.
HEALTH
The reports of the School Physicians and Nurses indicate that good progress is being made in promoting the health of the school children.
Through the courtesy of the State Department of Public Health, there have just been given, under the leadership of Miss M. Eleanor Hanson, R.N., consultant in Public Health, Division of Child Hygiene, Audiometer tests to
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2,064 school children. The thanks of this department are due, and are hereby extended to the State Department for this service, and to Miss Hanson for the courtesy and efficiency with which the project was carried out. The re- sults of these tests will be given to the press as soon as ascertained, and will appear in a subsequent report of this department.
CHANGES IN TEACHERS
HIGH SCHOOL
Left the Service :---
No High School teachers left the service during the period under review.
Entered the Service :-
Miss Susanne T. Davoren, St. Mary's Academy, 1930, A. B. Emmanuel College, 1934, was appointed permanent substitute teacher.
Miss Martha Molinari, part-time teacher of Italian, was made a full-time teacher.
Mr. Ben Lancisi, Jr., part-time teacher of instrumental music was made a full-time teacher of the same subject.
Mr. Benjamin F. Consoletti was made assistant coach (football).
GRADES
Left the Service :-
Mrs. Agnes A. McManus, teacher of Grade VI, Park school, retired at the end of the school year 1936-1937, after many years of faithful service in the schools of Milford.
Miss Anna A. Calabrese, a most successful teacher in the Plains Grammar school, in the service since 1920, re- signed during the fall term to become Mrs. Leon G. Zocchi of Milford.
In November, 1937, Miss Sylvia Kurlan, teacher of Ho- boken school, resigned after seven years of excellent ser- vice, to become Mrs. (Dr.) Perry H. Jacobs of Hudson, Mass.
The vacancies thus created were filled as follows :- ,
(1) Transfers :-
Miss Lucina C. Roche, from Claflin school to Grade VI, Park school. .
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Miss Eva Realini, to Grade VI, Plains Grammar school.
Miss Eleanor E. Arnold, from Spruce Street school to Hoboken school.
To the new position as teacher of physically handicapped children in the homes, Miss Anne L. Gillon, from the West Street school.
(2) Entered the Service :-
Miss Dorcas Magurn, Milford High School, 1925, Framingham Normal School, 1929, succeeded Miss Realini, atypical class at the Plains Primary school.
HIGH SCHOOL by Frank C. Berry, Principal
Milford High School opened on September 13 this year with a total membership of eight hundred five. This was approximately the same as in 1936. We now have one hundred forty-eight Seniors, one hundred ninety Juniors, two hundred seven Sophomores, two hundred fifty-seven Freshmen, and five Post Graduates. The attendance during 1937 was more regular, that is with fewer withdrawals, than at any time during the last five years.
During this year we were forced to return to the two session plan because of the partial destruction of our old building by fire. This happened on the night of March 31, and we finished the year with the Freshman class coming afternoons. This is a most unsatisfactory arrangement, but we were fortunate that both buildings were not destroyed. The fire broke out during the night when the building was empty which gives us a great deal to be thankful for. We hope to return to the single session program when school opens in September, 1938.
I should like to emphasize again my recommendation concerning the selection of courses by the students. Any child who shows scholastic ability should prepare himself for future schooling. It is a sad thing to find a boy or girl in the last year suddenly waking up to the fact that the course chosen does not fit him or her for the work planned. Parents should seek advice and help from the school au- thorities, who are not only willing but anxious to help at all times.
I wish to thank the members of the High School faculty,
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the Superintendent of Schools-Mr. Caswell, and the mem- bers of the School Committee for the co-operation and help given to me during the year.
THE OAK, LILY, AND IVY
The fifty-third edition of The Oak, Lily, and Ivy, the year book of the school published annually by the senior class under the faculty supervision of Miss Margaret M. Pyne, Mr. James A. Higgiston, and Mr. Harold M. Moran was issued in June during the senior week exercises. It was dedicated to Miss Pyne on Senior Night in the auditorium. Frank D. Berry, '37, was editor-in-chief; William Werber, '37, served as business manager. The aim of the activity is clearly stated in the foreword of the recent edition: "The pages of this book are a pleasurable means to an end-a tangible way by which we are able to recall four happy years of school life."
Membership on the committee is selective and comprises those students who attain a good scholastic average or who show a marked artistic ability. The efforts of the group were well rewarded.
The circulation has been increasing annually among both students and alumni. Thanks are expressed once again to the sponsors and advertisers who make this chronicle of student days a financial possibility.
JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB
This club is sponsored by Fred A. Metcalf of the High School faculty. It was organized in 1930, and has a member- ship of forty. The purpose of the club is to develop an in- terest in the study of science and its practical applications.
DAVID GARRICK CLUB
The David Garrick Dramatic Club is made up of members of the two upper classes. The club aims to better acquaint its members with all phases of stage productions, and each member is given an opportunity to take some part in the production of a play. It may be in acting, coaching, cos- tuming, make-up, lighting, or the construction of scenery. The value of producing good plays is emphasized.
During the course of the year the club enters the Massa- chusetts State Drama Festival, and, whenever possible, · trips are made to other towns or cities to observe well produced plays.
DANTE CLUB
The Dante Club was re-organized in October, 1937, with
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seventy-four members. Membership is limited to the pupils taking up the study of the Italian language. The aim of the club is to sponsor scholastic activities which cannot be taken up in the class room. During the year, the club mem- bers listened to several talks on Italian subjects, held three debates, spoke in Italian or in English on Italian subjects, and took part in plays and sketches in Italian. The feature . of the year was the performance of three full length one-act plays in Italian by members of the club without outside assistance of any form. The club has been under the super- vision of Mr. James V. Zurlo and Miss Martha Molinari.
CIVICS CLUB
The Civics Club was organized in January, 1937, under the supervision of Miss Louise Casey, a member of the faculty.
The aim of the organization was to increase the interest and enthusiasm of its members in current events and ques- tions of the day. There were approximately fifty members in the club, all of whom had to attain an average of at least eight per cent in Civics in order to be eligible for member- ship.
THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
The second annual Christmas party was held in the John C. Lynch Auditorium on Monday, December 20. Fifteen baskets were given away. The names of the winners were drawn from a basket by the members of the faculty. The expenses for this party are borne each year by the High School Association. Each basket contained a ten pound turkey, one peck of potatoes, five pounds of squash, two pounds of sugar, one pound of butter, cranberry sauce, one pound of coffee, one dozen oranges, two loaves of bread, one box of cookies, four pounds of bananas, one bunch of celery, one pound of Christmas candy, and one pound of mixed nuts.
GIFTS
Mrs. Edward Doheny receives our thanks for a large collection of books for the school library, in memory of the late Fred L. Nolan, class of 1915.
The Quinshipaug Woman's Club receives our thanks for a collection of sketches (characters from Dickens) by Mr. Edward F. Payne. We have displayed these sketches on the walls of A-1.
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The students, through their own Association, had a new amplifying system installed in the John C. Lynch Audi- torium. This sytem is used for all the Friday night socials. It has proven of great value, and the microphone attach- ment is convenient for use at all times.
GEORGE E. STACY SCHOOL
David I. Davoren, Principal
There were no major changes in the administration of the Stacy Junior High School during the past year.
The Stacy Junior High School Association was organized this year with the following pupils as officers : Paul Hachey, President; George Gould, Vice President; John Chapman, Treasurer; Charles Tomaso, Secretary. The Association sponsors various activities in the school. This year Safety Patrols and a Safety Council were organized and maintained by members of the Association.
A school newspaper, The Stacy Spotlight, also came into existence, and although only in its infancy, great advan- tages to the pupils, teachers, and the school have already been realized.
The pupils in the school are greatly handicapped by the lighting condition in the classrooms. There is only one light in each room, which is quite insufficient to properly light a room, especially, in the afternoons of the shorter winter days and the stormy days. There are connections and switches for an adequate number of lights in each room, but the fixtures have never been connected. It is my belief that money expended to provide proper lighting facilities for school children is well spent. I earnestly hope that this condition will be remedied in the near future.
The American Legion Medals for school citizenship were awarded to Catherine Baci and Alfred Cassinelli.
I wish to express my gratitude for the cooperation and the many courtesies extended to me by the various super- visors, the Stacy School Teachers, Mr. Caswell, and the members of the School Committee.
MILFORD GENERAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
David I. Davoren, Director
The Milford General Vocational School went through the
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past year without any administrative changes. Some equip- ment was purchased, but there is still a need for more, which need, I know, will gradually be taken care of.
The pupils of the Vocational School presented their second Annual Open House Day in May of last year. There were a large number of interested visitors during the pre- sentation of programs, which were favorably received.
This School is greatly handicapped by the limited amount of space allotted to it in the building. The Shop Room is by far too small to accommodate the number of boys de- sirous of attending the classes. I hope that some day this crowded condition will be alleviated, so that the pupils may derive even greater benefits than they are now receiving.
I also recommend the extension of this school another two years. It is very difficult to train pupils and then find profitable employment for them when the instruction period is only two years and the age of the pupil sixteen. I feel that if these students could be held in school and given two more years of training, much better results would be forth- coming. The pupils would have a better preparation and consequently a better opportunity to obtain skilled em- ployment, and less need for further immediate training in trade schools. I trust that the above recommendation will receive favorable consideration and be actually realized in the future.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the members of the Advisory Board, the teachers of the school, the Executive Officer, Mr. Caswell, and the members of the School Com- mittee.
CONTINUATION SCHOOL
By Miss Beatrice J. Fleming, Teacher
The Continuation School classes started the fall term on September the sixteenth, 1937, with an average enrollment.
The numbers increased steadily each week until we found on the first week of December, 1937, an increase of fifty- eight per cent over the same period last year.
Although handicapped for space with these larger num- bers and without a home-room since the fire, the girls have shown co-operation and enthusiasm for the work.
The class in First-Aid completed their work and received their Red Cross Certificates. The girls derived great benefit from this course and practiced the bandage work etc., in
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their homes.
In the cooking classes they prepared and served inex- pensive and nourishing breakfasts, school and home lunch- eons and dinners.
At Christmas-time they made useful and inexpensive Christmas gifts.
PHYSICAL TRAINING
By Frederick E. Steeves, Physical Director
Basket ball was introduced to both boys and girls at the High School, and was enthusiastically received. Intramural leagues were inaugurated, in which some three hundred boys and girls participated. The girls were guided by Miss Agnes L. Crane of the faculty. Games were played daily, with results, scoring records, and team standings kept. The whole-hearted way in which the students responded was extremely gratifying.
At the end of the season, a round-robin tournament was held with eight teams of the more advanced boys participat- ing. Keen interest was expressed by the students, and a capacity crowd filled the auditorium to watch the play.
As some of the boys became more acquainted with the manoeuvers of the game, a team was formed, comprised mostly of seniors, which played Wellesley twice, and al- though defeated on both occasions, made an excellent showing. This team was comprised of the following. Angelo Ferrario, Stanley Haskel, Frank Berry, Stephen Ohanian, and Harry Anderson.
It is our hope that this program may be carried out again this year, but with the return to the double session classes of the pupils some difficulties are expected.
Physical exercises were carried on throughout the grades with special emphasis placed again on posture. A record of each pupil's posture was kept throughout the year, and in May one boy and one girl were chosen from each room in the several grades to compete for the championship of their grade. The winners were as follows:
Third grade, Anna Bradley, Frank Tosches.
Fourth grade, Tina Oneschuk, Carmen Brenna.
Fifth grade, Gloria Berardi, Chelso Trevani.
Sixth grade, Avis Mckinley, George Wilson, Betty Ann Berry.
Seventh grade, Elaine Kusmin, Lucio Vendetti.
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Eigth grade, Albina Repsys, Rudolph Lewis.
Starting with a fine nucleus from the successful team of 1936, the baseball team quickly swung into a winning stride, rapidly gaining a lead in the Midland League, and second position in the Bay State League. The long twenty game schedule proved too much for the pitching staff, however, and we were nosed out by Hudson in the Midland League and by Norwood in the Bay State. Our record was again impressive enough to earn us our second consecutive invitation to represent this section in the State Tourney at Fenway Park for the state championship, but a powerful Lowell nine out-clubbed us 9-7 in our first attempt. Two victories over St. Mary's gave us possession of two legs on the second Daily News cup.
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