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January 4, 1944-Mrs. William A. Murray, 19 Grant St., was appointed, as a Military substitute, to the Milford School Committee. Mrs. Murray takes the place made vacant when Mr. Cahill entered the Military service.
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MEMBERS SERVING IN ARMED FORCES
Elmer C. Nelson, Committee Sept. 1942
William P. DiVitto, Esq., Committee Oct. 1942
Daniel F. Carney, Esq., Committee
Dec. 1942
Michael P. Visconti, Esq., Committee
June 1943
Fred T. Cahill, Jr., Committee
Dec. 1943
David I. Davoren Jan. 1941
Benjamin F. Consoletti
Aug. 1941
J. Gerard Sweeney
March 1942
Charles J. Brucato
April 1942
J. Francis Cahill Dec. 1943
Harry Anderson, Janitor -
Oct. 1942
SUPERINTENDENT AND SECRETARY OF THE COMMITTEE
Frank C. Berry
The superintendent is a member of each sub-com- mittee, ex-officio.
Superintendent's office and Committee Room, High School, Rooms A10 and 11. Telephone 505.
Residence, 84 High Street. Telephone 359-J.
Office hours-Daily 8:30-5:00. Saturday 9:00-12:00.
CLERK
Miss Margaret C. Dillon. Residence, 15 Highland Street. Telephones: Office, 505, Residence, 537-W.
CLERK OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
Miss Theresa M. DelCastello. Residence, 33 Main Street. Telephones: High School, 18, Residence, 1584.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the committee are held on the first Friday of each month in the committee room.
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SCHOOL PHYSICIANS
John V. Gallagher, M.D., Office, 224 Main Street, Telephone 127-W. Residence, 9 State Street. Telephone 127-Y.
Joseph E. Lenares, M.D., Office, Residence, 48 Con- gress Street. Telephone 53.
SCHOOL NURSES
Mrs. Mary E. Naughton, R.N. Office, Room A13, High School. Telephone 992-M. Residence, 55 Jefferson Street, Telephone 2087-W.
Mrs. Helen Breault. Office, Room A13, High School, Telephone 992-M. Residence, 16 Elm Street. Telephone 489-M.
DENTAL CLINIC (Operated by the Board of Health)
Office, 129 Main Street. William J. Clancey, D.M.D., Clinician, Residence, 124 W. Spruce. Telephone 566-R.
ATTENDANCE OFFICERS
Arthur E. Vesperi. Office, High School Room A11. Telephone 505. Residence, 16 East Walnut Street. Tele- phone 1554-J.
Frank C. Berry. Office, High School, Rooms A10 and 11. Telephone 505. Residence, 84 High Street. Tele- phone 359-J.
TUITION RATES
High School, $3.52 per week; Grades, $2.54 per week, payable four weeks in advance.
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SCHOOL SESSIONS
High School-
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Junior High School-
8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:20 to 3:30 p.m.
Central Elementary Schools-
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-Primary Classes-
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Morning sessions only.)
Atypical Classes-
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Continuation School-
1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Thursday.
No School Signal-
For children below High School fire alarm will be sounded at 7:45 for morning session, and at 12:10 for afternoon session.
Fire alarm-Three, repeated four times. 3-3-3-3.
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Report of the School Committee
The following budget for 1944 is asked for by the School Committee:
School Department Budget for 1944
Item I Salaries and Wages 184,208.60
Item II General
37,500.00
Book and Supplies
3,500
Fuel
10,000.00
Repairs
6,000.00
Transportation
8,500.00
Tuition (Trade School)
2,000.00
Incidentals
5,000.00
Vocational (Boy's
Machine Trade School) 2,500.00
JOSEPH V. CAREY, Chairman, for the Committee.
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Summary of Statistics
Number of School Buildings
12
Number of Teachers
89
High School
29
Grades
51
Supervisors
5
Continuation
1
Atypical
1
Trade
2
Membership and Attendance
As of June 30, 1943
Pupils Enrolled
Grades
High
Boys
699
315
1014
Girls
655
351
1006
666
2020
Non resident pupils
29
15
44
Aggregate Attendance
198,957
98,132
297,089
Average Daily Attendance
1196
570
1766
Number of Sessions
167
172
168
Average Membership
1306
605
1911
Net Average Membership
1277
590
1867
NET COSTS FOR 1943
Gross Costs for 1943 $230,981.84
Receipts (Other than School Appropriations) :
Public School Fund
$16,696.60
Federal Funds:
George-Deen Fund 2,000.00
Smith-Hughes Fund 68.39
$18,674.99
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Tuition:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
$2,871.97
City of Boston 138.33
Miscellaneous-High School Tuition 143.75
3,154.05
Miscellaneous
131.97
Reimbursements:
Trade School 1,933.21
23,984.22
Net Cost for 1943
$206,997.62
Distribution of Federal Funds:
George-Deen Fund $2,000.00
Expended for salary of Shop Instructor at Boys' Machine
Trade School 2,000.00
Smith-Hughes Fund $68.39
Expended for salary of Girls'
Continuation School Instructor 68.39
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Secretary's Report
Books and Supplies:
Allyn and Bacon, Inc.
$3.29
American Book Co.
218.18
Babb, Edward E. & Co.
17.05
Berry, F. C., Petty Cash
.25
Birchard, C. C. Co.
2.79
Cahill's News Agency
135.44
Chicago Apparatus Co.
25.38
Davoren's Pharmacy
50.88
Dowling School Supply Co.
41.85
Dura Binding Co.
271.36
Fox, Sam Publishing Co.
.64
Frost and Bilek, Inc.
45.95
Fuller and Wilson Express
.55
Ginn and Co.
148.18
Gledhill Brothers, Inc.
1,228.06
Gregg Publishing Co.
55.77
Hammett, J. L. Co.
85.67
Heath, D. C. & Co.
156.23
Houghton, Mifflin Co.
86.95
Longmans, Green & Co.
22.31
Lyons and Carnahan, Inc.
15.18
Macmillan Co., Inc.
138.27*
Makepeace, B. L., Inc.
1.15
Mineral Tablet Ink Co.
11.00
Mittag and Volger, Inc.
108.00
Palmer, A. N. Co.
6.55
Presser, Theodore Co.
18.43
Reformatory for Women
7.45
Remington Rand Co.
66.00
Row, Peterson & Co.
190.57
Science Research Associates
1.27
Scribner's, Charles & Sons
121.73
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Shea Bros.
82.74
Sherman's Laundry
2.72
Silver, Burdett & Co.
7.44
Southwestern Publishing Co.
177.02
Spencer Sales & Service
3.05
Weems System of Navigation
1.80
Wolkins, H. S. Co.
95.94
$3,653.09
Fuel :-
Clark and Shaughnessy Coal Co.
$1,186.02
Curtiss, H. M. Coal Co.
2,719.40
Milford Daily News
9.00
Moore, Walter G.
12.00
Petroleum Heat and Power Co.
1,781.39
Vitalini, B.
2,550.98
$8,258.79
Incidentals :-
Atlas Products Co.
$13.31
Aubuchon, W. E. Co.
13.06
Berry, F. C., Petty Cash
78.43
Cahill's News Agency
12.53
Casey, Wm. H. Co.
47.53
Clarke Printing Co.
141.73.
Costa, Robert J.
30.00
Curtiss, H. M. Co.
2.00
Davoren's Express
21.00
Division of the Blind
9.88
Eastern Paint & Plumbing Co.
1.50
Ellis, M. F. Co.
33.57
Empire Jewelry Co.
3.95
Fellows, J. W., County Treasurer
5.13
Frost and Bilek, Inc.
2.00
Fuller and Wilson Express
2.58
Gould, F. A.
9.40
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Groom, Thomas & Co.
3.70
Hobbs and Warren, Inc.
2.66
Huff Machine Co.
1.50
Jaques, L. N. and Sons
6.42
Louis Battery Station
19.00
Liberty Typewriter Co.
70.31
Mahoney Chair Co.
15.00
Martin Diploma Co.
100.40
Milford Daily News
48.00
Milford Electric Light and Power Co.
1,542.88
Milford Gas Light Co.
60.36
Milford Grain Co.
3.60
Milford Locksmith
10.00
Milford Water Co.
727.47
Nelson Motor Co. '
7.00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
414.36
Petroleum Heat & Power Co.
152.45
Powers Regulator Co.
5.06
Railway Express Agency
1.37
Reformatory for Women
40.79
Robinson, O. G.
20.00
Rose, E. O. & Son
9.75
Shaughnessy, Willard J.
46.20
Shea Bros.
.90
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.
97.81
State Prison Colony
99.67
Town Hall Service Station
8.50
Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co.
15.60
U. S. Sanitary Specialties Co.
73.50
Waterman, Charles A. Co.
38.28
Zocchi, Leon Co.
223.39
$4,293.53
Repairs :-
Aubuchon, W. E. & Co.
$9.38
Boyer, Frank R.
213.00
Bradbury-Locke Co.
76.13
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Casey, Wm. H. Co.
11.70
Central Supply Co.
1,102.95
Clark and Shaughnessy
63.25
Consigli, Peter and Sons
123.50
Costa, Robert J.
183.30
Cueroni, Andrea
133.25
Curtiss, H. M. Co.
8.83
DiCondio and Ghelli
15.00
Dillon, Edward J.
349.30
Electric Time Co.
54.40
Emerson-Swan-Goodyer Co.
160.00
Fales, John A.
168.30
Fuller and Wilson Express
10.00
Gallerani, Joseph
4.50
Gould, F. A.
40.62
Huff Machine Works
1.00
Hynes, William J.
63.45
Jaques, L. N. and Sons
13.44
Mckinley, A. W.
990.50
Milford Hardware Co.
1.29
Milford Locksmith
10.35
Morse, T. E. Co.
108.33
New York Central Railroad
20.11
Niro and Niro Co.
577.51
Nohr, Peter
32.55
Power, Bill
394.74
Ripley, John C.
470.80
Rosenfeld Washed Sand and Stone Co.
2.00
Segal, David
90.00
Snow, W. A. Co.
2,891.00
Standard Electric Time Co.
17.50
Stone Furniture Co.
4.10
Werber and Rose, Inc.
121.00
Williams, W. J.
824.26
Zocchi, Leon Co.
256.28
$9,617.62
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Transportation :-
Begian's Taxi Service
$12.75
Berry, Frank C.
99.45
French, Lucille G.
30.46
Johnson Bus Lines
3,013.40
Milford Daily News
34.88
North Milford Transportation Co.
1,024.70
O'Brien and Rizoli
4,029.82
$8,245.46
Trade School :-
Service:
Milford Daily News
$4.00
Milford Electric Light and Power Co.
245.41
Milford Gas Light Co.
9.93
Milford Water Co.
110.90
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
65.43
Vitalini Coal Co.
555.60
$991.27
Equipment:
Beal, Joseph & Co.
$118.03
Bilsbury, Ernest
7.00
Henderson, Alfred
122.70
Hones, Charles A., Inc.
216.34
Jaques, L. N. and Sons
104.71
Mass. Reformatory-Concord
50.00
Milford Hardware Co.
52.99
Packard Machinery Co.
4.98
Rose, E. O. and Son
23.85
Shaughnessy, W. J.
2.30
Starrett, L. S. Co.
4.50
Werby, A. and Sons
63.25
$770.65
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Supplies:
Atlas Press Co.
$1.00
Boston Blue Print Co.
201.51
Brierly, Lombard Co.
132.48
Cahill's News Agency
7.05
Carpenter Steel Co.
1.00
Casey, Wm. H. Co.
6.16
Clark Printing Co.
39.85
Congress Steel Co.
129.83
Cushman Chuck Co.
3.98
DiGiannantonio, A.
30.00
Dolge, C. B. Co.
7.37
Framingham Foundries
70.85
Fuller and Wilson Express
5.15
Gallerani, Joseph
· 3.20
Ginn and Co.
15.33
Huff Machine Works
4.68
International Book Co.
1.28
Jaques, L. N. and Sons
23.66
Milford Auto Parts
1.39
Milford Hardware Co.
21.20
Milford Welding Service
2.00
McGraw Hill Book Co.
96.83
Plains Cash Market
.33
Railway Express Agency
3.88
Rose, E. O. and Son
56.63
Seaver's Express
3.00
Standard Auto Gear
15.24
Town Hall Service Station
7.60
Wiley, John and Sons
21.52
Wilkinson, A. J. Co.
54.68
Zocchi, Leon Co.
3.67
$972.35
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Vocational School Supplies (Continuation) :-
Milford Electric Light and Power Co. $5.95
Milford Gas Light Co. 4.75
Milford Water Co. 10.65
Shea Bros. 34.75
Sherman's Laundry
1.94
$58.04
BALANCE SHEET - 1943
Item I-Available for Salaries and Wages :-
Appropriated
$198,381.37
Credit-Reimbursement
2.50
George-Deen Funds
2,000.00
Smith-Hughes Funds
68.39
Total available
$200,452.26
Teachers' Salaries
$165,039.69
Supervision (Superintendent,
Clerk and Attendance Officer)
7,324.67
Care (Janitors) 1
13,268.03
Health (School Physicians, School Nurses)
4,033.19
Machine Trade School
5,114.22
Adult Civic Education
425.25
Total expended
195,205.05
Balance
$5,247.21
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Item II-General-Available :-
Regular Appropriation
$40,000.00
Credits-Reimbursement from War Training Funds of Trade School for service bills 125.57
Total available
$40,125.57
Books and Supplies
$3,653.09
Fuel
8,258.79
Repairs
9,617.62
Transportation
8,245.46
Tuition-Worcester Trade School
2,222.12
Incidentals
4,293.53
Vocational Supplies
58.04
Machine Trade School
2,734.27
Total expended
39,082.92
Balance
$1,042.65
Carried over to 1944 to pay uncom- pleted contracts as follows:
C. R. Stone Co.
$425.00
Joseph Driscoll Co.
310.00
735.00
Net Balance
$307.65
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
To the Honorable School Committee of the Town of Milford.
Gentlemen-
This is my third report and the sixty fifth annual report by a Superintendent of Schools to a Milford School Committee.
We have passed through another year of war. Suc- cess in war depends on manpower and morale, strategy and courage, organization and cooperation of the whole nation.
The Milford School Department is cooperating in every way. Education is essential to winning the war. Our schools are making direct contributions to the war effort-members of the Faculty-the School Committee and the Student Body have joined the Armed Forces and are now serving in all parts of the world. School Pro- grams have been changed, courses altered, and direct con- tributions made to the war-effort by cooperation with the War Department, Industrial Training, Civilian Defense, Civilian Air Patrol, Rationing of Commodities, Red Cross, Salvage Drives, and Stamp and Bond sales. Suc- cess, in any great cause, is best achieved by the coordinat- ed effort of all.
The School Department has been ready and will- ing to meet these war demands and will continue until the final victory is won. We have the zeal to win, the de- sire to end aggression and the firm conviction that the Democratic way of Life is worth fighting for.
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· CARE OF BUILDINGS
The School Committee has been very attentive to the upkeep of school property. School buildings are in bet- ter condition now than for many years. There is not a building in the system that has not had some major re- pairs in the last few years. Most of the buildings are now . in good condition.
School yards are in poor condition and the Commit- tee plans to remedy these as soon as the opportunity comes. Heating systems at the Spruce and Park Schools are also in their plans. Outside painting at the Chapin, West, and Trade Schools along with major repairs at the Claflin are some of the things planned for the near fu- ture. Some of the work done during the past year follows.
High School-Oil burners dismantled and stored - - Two new Winkler Stokers added-New dampers installed -Check valves and one motorized valve-Coal bin and fire doors-Black out curtains in science rooms - New linoleum floor covering main corridor and on landings in main entrance-a new gutter in back of auditorium-Roof repaired.
Stacy School-Domestic science room refinished and painted - Furniture painted - Office floor sanded and painted-5 new toilets added-new pipes in basement- Lights repaired. The bell system is about to be checked.
South Grammar-New toilets have been added - Lights repaired. This building is now in good condition- a new heating system - outside painting - whole inside renovated-windows tightened-new fence and various smaller repairs. All these have been done in the last few years.
Oliver St .- This building is in good condition. Has been painted on the outside and completely renovated inside in the last few years. Desks were sanded and painted-Boiler repaired and pipes covered with asbestos -windows repaired and new cords added.
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West St .- One room has just been completely re- novated-the corridor will be done later after the repairs committee studies the possibility of lowering the ceiling. If this can be done it will conserve both heat and fuel.
Spruce St .- Roof repaired-new pipes in basement- This building was painted outside and inside a year ago. The windows were all repaired and tightened. A new heating system will put this building in excellent condi- tion.
Plains Primary-This building has been repaired and painted both inside and outside. The plaster has been mended and new walls and stairs added to the corridors. This building is in very good condition. The committee on repairs is studying the heating system for a future project.
Plains Trade-This building has been completely overhauled inside. A new heating system was installed last year. The inside was completely rebuilt and, when painted on the outside, it will be in excellent condition. The committee plans to paint the outside in the near future.
Purchase-This building was painted both inside and outside two years ago. This was the last of the school buildings to have electric lights. They were added this year. The building is in excellent condition.
Chapin Street - This building has been painted throughout on the inside. The committee plans to paint the outside this year and when this is done we shall have another building in excellent condition.
Claflin Street-This school needs major repairs. The committee realizes its needs and has been studying this building with a view to doing the needed repairs during this year. The school yards as a whole are in poor condi- tion but the committee realizes this and plans to remedy the situation when the materials needed for caring for the yards become available.
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Leave of Absence
Miss Mary Ranahan-Sept. 1943 through December- because of illness.
Mr. Robert J. Cenedella-January 1st through June.
Additions to the Service
Mr. Alex di Giannantonio-Temporary substitute for Mr. Cenedella from January to the end of the school year, June. Mr. di Giannantonio took over Mr. Cenedella's du- ties as Principal of the Stacy School.
Mr. John Besozzi - Substitute Shop Instructor at Trade School for Year 1943-1944.
Resignations
Miss Louise Casey-to marry-Mrs. Daniel Doherty.
Miss Marie Parks-to marry-Mrs. John Binney.
Miss Anne Mulligan-illness of Mother.
Mr. Robert J. Cenedella-to enter Radio Script Writ- ing Service.
Returned to Service
Mr. Harold M. Moran-returned in September 1943.
Transfers
Mr. Paul F. Raftery-to Principalship of Stacy School.
Mr. Everett M. Winslow-to Directorship of Machine Trade School.
Additions
20th Century Bookkeeping and Accounting- 1940 Edition Carlson - Prickett - Forkner
Business Record Keeping- 1941 Edition Elwell - Zeliot - Good
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Latin for Americans Book II Ullman Henry New Office Practice Room equipped in September.
Mathematics in Daily Use- 1942 Edition Hart Gregory - Schult
R. M. Collins Practice Set-
20th Century Bookkeeping and Accounting-
Fundamentals of Electricity Willard War Department's Basic Radio Code Practice Kit. Mathematics for Technical and Vocational Schools Slade and Marglois
· Fourth Reader-
Alice and Jerry Row Peterson Company Edmansen
Civics in American Life
Intermediate Italian Reader Speroni
Advanced Italian Reader Speroni
Literature We Appreciate Blankenship
Science 'in Everyday Life Van Bushkeih and Smith
Machine Tool Operatives-Part I Part II Bunghardt
In conclusion I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all of the employees of the department and to the mem- bers of the School Committee for their help and coopera- tion during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK C. BERRY.
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MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
The Fall session of school began September 7, 1943 with a total enrollment of 579 pupils, which includes: 128 seniors, 128 juniors, 143 sophomores and 180 freshmen. Taking into consideration the additional 27 pupils at the Milford Trade School we have a total enrollment of 606 pupils to compare with the first day enrollment of 682 pu- pils for September 2, 1942.
Approximately fifteen senior boys in the Class of 1943 who attained their eighteenth birthday before the date of graduation were granted deferments by the Selec- tive Service board to complete their High School educa- tion. There have been four members of the senior class of 1944, however, who already have been called to the colors before the completion of their High School pro- grams.
In response to the recommendation of the United States Department of Education a pre-induction course of training has been added to the curriculum offering here. Principles of electricity and a study of the Morse code method of telegraphy are the major items covered. In view of the fact that almost 90 percent of the present inductees have a need for specialized training, the Milford High School boys who have availed themselves of this offering automatically place themselves in a favorable position for the Signal Corps assignments.
We have continued to stress for all boys a generally increased background in mathematics and science; and as an outgrowth of our new course in aviation science, there are presently enrolled within the Naval Cadet program eight of our 1943 graduates studying pre-flight training at different colleges.
Throughout the year 1943 we managed to carry on in all phases of activity at Milford High School. Social, recreational, patriotic programs and salvage campaigns have been conducted. Mr. Harold Moran, Joseph Tosches and Fred Metcalf have given assistance in the formation of a Guidance Department wherein military, social, voca- tional and educational direction can be rendered.
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I extend my thanks to our student body, my colleagues of the faculty, Superintendent Berry and the members of our School Committee; all of whom have rendered co- operation in the achievement of our common cause.
JAMES A. HIGGISTON,
Acting Principal.
THE GEORGE E. STACY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Report of the Principal
The program at the George E. Stacy School continues as in past years with emphasis placed upon the immediate preparation of students for entrance to high school. Our plan is to offer the broadest opportunity for students com- ing to this central school, forming new groups and making associates that continue for the balance of their school years.
An extensive program of War Savings, Bond and Stamp Sales under the supervision of the teachers, dur- ing the spring and fall terms, resulted in our assigned quotas being exceeded in both school drives.
The ccoperation of the Librarians of the Milford Town Library has made the continuation of our school Library program possible and stimulated student interest in out- side reading activity.
Our school Association organized in September and the following officers were elected: President, Robert Votolato; Vice President, Muriel Hilchey; Secretary, Barbara Richardson and Treasurer, Marie Mckinley.
Every opportunity for use of Visual Education mate- rial in connection with our regular curriculum has been made, with further expansion of this teaching method planned.
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Aside from minor changes, our curriculum practices continue identical with those in effect under the prin- cipalship. of Mr. Robert J. Cenedella and his predecessors. Mr. Cenedella resigned in June at the termination of a six month leave of absence and entered the professional writing field in New York. Mr. Alex di Giannantonio, served as acting principal during the leave of absence period.
I have enjoyed the cooperation of the teachers, super- visors, Mr. Berry, Superintendent of Schools and am grateful to them for the help and kindnesses extended to me during my first year as Stacy principal.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL F. RAFTERY, Principal.
REPORT ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Another war year has rolled past and with it notice- able emphasis has been laid upon the great importance of physical development and physical fitness. In keep- ing with this trend, Milford High School has attempted to carry on in spite of the continued hardships of travel and difficulty in obtaining essential materials. Football, basketball, and baseball were sponsored by the school and a great number of students availed themselves of the opportunity to develop their physical talents.
Football in the fall of 1943, certainly entered the school life of the pupils at Milford High. With a highly successful season consisting of five wins, two losses and one tie, we at Milford High feel rather proud of the earnest endeavor and sincere effort displayed by the boys who participated in that sport. Ending the season in a tie for the Midland League pennant, the school has done itself proud and much enthusiasm and interest has been created over the splendid performance turned in by the football team of 1943.
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Following the season of football, the sport of basket- ball was immediately started and a large group of boys answered the initial call. This is a sport in which a vast number of boys may participate and an intramural league
has been started, which includes all four classes of the school plus the addition of some pupils from the George E. Stacy Jr. High School. Interest and enthusiasm runs high in this sport and these qualities, plus the certain and last- ing physical benefits derived from playing this sport, should produce noticeable and worthwhile results.
Girls' basketball under the supervision of Miss Agnes Crane flourished to some extent last year with the forma- tion of a league, and a goodly number of girls took part, gaining for themselves desired exercise and enjoyment. Again this year the girls' league will be formed and many have signified their intention of joining.
With the passing of basketball, baseball holds sway in the spring months. Although a somewhat shortened schedule is played, many boys indulge in this pastime and reap the beneficial results of clean, healthy, outdoor ex- ercise. Noteworthy performances are chalked up in this sport as Milford High last year won eight games, lost two games, and tied one. This year the school will again carry on in baseball and it seems certain that the same brand of baseball will be displayed as is typical of Milford High School baseball teams.
All in all, with only three sports at Milford High, a vast number of pupils take part, retaining their interest in school work and giving them needed physical develop- ment that is so necessary for any growing youth. Let us hope that the future will enable us to continue with all athletic activities at Milford High.
J. FRANCIS CAHILL,
Athletic Director.
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THE JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB
The Junior Science Club under the direction of Fred A. Metcalf reorganized for the year early in October. The program for the year will include monthly meetings at which student lectures will be given and an exhibition of projects in the spring. The purpose of the club is to stimulate an interest in science and to encourage in- dividual and original work along scientific lines.
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