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Through continued community support of the school budget the number of teachers employed has made it possible for us to maintain excellent class size ratios in the elementary grades. In the primary school this ratio is 23 pupils to one teacher. In the intermediate grades it is 28 pupils to one teacher. These low pupil-teacher ratios make for close attention to individual pupil needs and in this way they strengthen our instruction.
In the area of health and physical fitness the amount of time scheduled for physical education classes was
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doubled for grades four, five and six in 1962. This was possible because an additional instructor for girls was employed. We hope to add an additional person for boys physical education in 1963, and this should result in still further expansion of this program. In addition, plans are now being developed, under the guidance of Dr. Sidney Wiggin, school physician, to provide a short period of physical fitness exercises each day for all pupils.
At the high school level 1962 saw the completion of the evaluation process required of all high schools which are members of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. At the fall meeting of this asso- ciation the Duxbury High School was fully approved for continued membership for the next ten years. The evaluation was carried out by a visiting committee of eighteen persons and required three days. The report of the Committee attempted to point out areas of strength and also areas where improvements are recommended.
The final paragraph of this report stated, "The vis- iting committee recommends to the Standing Committee of the New England Association of Colleges and Sec- ondary Schools that Duxbury High School be approved for accreditation and continued membership." The chair- man of the visiting committee was Mr. Lawrence Ovian, Senior Supervisor of Secondary Education at the Massa- chusetts Department of Education. The report is summar- ized herewith.
The report commended the high school on the fol- lowing aspects of its program of studies: the foreign language program for college preparatory students, the new advanced science course for seniors, the follow-up surveys of graduates, the suggestions made by staff mem- bers for curriculum improvement, and the specific stan- dards set for promotion in all grades. The Committee
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recommended the following: that consideration be given to expanding time allotments in general science, art and music in grades seven and eight; that consideration be given to program revision to allow college preparatory students to elect certain commercial courses, that all general commercial courses be required of all students taking the commercial curriculum, and that a minimum of one year of mathematics be required of home econ- omics and industrial arts students.
Sub-committees of the Visiting Committee made commendations and recommendations covering the vari- ous subject fields. A few illustrations of these follow. The sub-committee on Art commended: the excellent art room, the establishment of a comprehensive art section in the library, the extra after school classes, the student interest, the excellence of the available art media, the professional zeal of the supervisor, the excellent crafts area and the work in ceramics. The sub-committee recommended: that the art books be supplemented by additional reference books, that additional craft tools be purchased, that films and loan exhibitions be used more, that there be further experience in the media of metal and stone, that there be more correlation between fine arts and practical arts, and that more field trips be taken.
The sub-committee on business education commend- ed: the concern for the individual pupil, the excellent care and maintenance of equipment, and the excellent storage facilities. The committee recommended: that Shorthand I and II be taught separately and that more audio equipment be used.
The sub-committee on English commended: the con- cern for written work in all classes, the reading lists, the encouragement of critical thinking and creative writ- ing, the teaching load (four teaching periods per day),
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and the use of essay type questions in tests. The com- mittee recommended: that a junior honors course be established, correlation of written work with other de- partments, and expansion of the audio program as applied to English classes.
Other sub-committees evaluated the remainder of the curriculum and related services, such as: driver training, foreign language, home economics, industrial arts, math- ematics, music, physical education, science, social studies, the student activity program, the library and the audio- visual services.
A sub-committee on Guidance commended: the ex- cellent guidance services rendered, the consistency of the guidance services with the school's philosophy, the excel- lent cooperation shown, the educational background of the staff, the reporting of test results to the faculty, the foresight in planning for an additional full-time counselor and clerical help, the follow-up studies, and the guidance publications. The committee recommended: additional shelving for display of materials, more displays else- where in the building and the purchase of a tape record- er and an occupational guidance kit.
A sub-committee on health services commended: the extent of the health services, the school faculty for tak- ing first aid courses, the frequent physical examinations, the identification of the physically handicapped, the ex- cellent preparation and experience of the staff, the coop- eration shown, the procedures for prevention of com- municable disease, the excellence of the facilities and the healthful aspect of the school lunchroom facilities and procedures. The committee recommended: additional nurse assistance, attention to the requirement of physical examinations before participation in athletics, and the
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formulation of a written policy for the care of emergency illness or injury.
A sub-committee on the evaluation of the high school building commended: the efficient operation of the build- ing, the general appearance of all instructional areas, the work of the janitorial staff and the cleanliness of the building, the attractive school building which provides for the cultural and educational needs of the community, the adequate size of the classrooms, the storage areas, the student body for their respect for school property, the cafeteria staff for the efficient and friendly manner in which they perform their duties, the provisions for notification in the event of boiler failure, the facilities for health services, the transportation service provided, the lighting and ventilating equipment, the attractive ap- pearance of the auditorium, and the adequacy of toilet and drinking fountain facilities. The committee recom- mended: that an outdoor bubbler be installed for athletic activities, that landscaping of the area be continued, that the ventilation of certain areas be given further attention, that large signs for fire directions be installed in class- rooms, that lighting fixtures in the boys' shower room be recessed, that glass in the boys' shower room be changed to safety plate and partially frosted, that con- sideration of the advisability of relocating the emergency control switch for the oil burners, that more accoustical treatment be given to the wall separating the music room and the auditorium, that a bulletin board be added to the physical education rooms, that a fire extinguisher be installed nearer the incinerator, that consideration be given to the installation of an alternate power supply in the event of failure, and that corners of the guard rail in the music room be padded.
A sub-committee on school staff and administration commended: the spirit of cooperation evident among the
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School Committee, Superintendent and administrative staff; the excellent relationship between the principal, faculty and staff; the success of the operational proce- dures; the high morale and dedication of the instruc- tional staff; the stability of the instructional staff in terms of years of service; the participation of the staff in the study and solution of current educational prob- lems; the apparent successful administration of the merit system of salary adjustment; the fairness of distribu- tion of teacher load; the excellent example of staff mem- bers in dress, promptness and enthusiasm; the student progress reports; the friendliness, dress and conduct of the students; the quality of the food prepared in the cafe- teria and the efficiency with which it is served; the effi- ciency of the janitorial staff; and the provisions for the inservice training of teachers.
The committee recommended: that personnel respon- sible for handling and accounting for school funds be bonded, that a study be made of safety practices on school busses, that the professional library in the school be in a more accessible location, that a continuing study be made of the merit system, that the guidance department be relieved of attendance duties, and that consideration be given as to the use of the cafeteria as a study hall.
Members of the Visiting Committee expressed appre- ciation for the generous hospitality extended to them throughout the evaluation procedure. "The friendly and cooperative attitude of the entire school staff, adminis- tration and the student body made the work of the Com- mittee easier and pleasant."
A number of the recommendations of the Committee have already been carried out. Others will go into effect in the near future or as the school grows in size.
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At the beginning of the 1962-1963 school year an addi- tional guidance counselor and part-time clerical help were provided in the Guidance Department. New equipment, and additional guidance resource materials were pur- chased with financial assistance under the National De- fense Education Act. These changes have resulted in increased counseling and more effective guidance for all pupils. From September through December there were 1406 counseling interviews of which 390 were follow-up interviews and 97 were interviews with parents. The interviews covered such matters as: progress in school work, course selection, educational and vocational plans, scholarship, testing, and personal and social problems.
During the fall Mr. Mendenhall, Director of Guid- ance, and Mrs. Stott, Guidance Counselor, scheduled many evenings for interviews with parents. In addition, numerous conferences with college admission representa- tives were arranged and special assemblies were held. Close cooperation was carried out with the State Depart- ment of Education, Division of Guidance. Charts show- ing the distribution of graduates for the past four years, and the post-high school institutions being attended are shown in another part of this report.
Pupil personnel continues to increase, but at a normal or expected rate. Pupil population predictions indicate that future building plans are still in keeping with the requirements of future growth. In 1963 one additional elementary school teacher will be needed, while at the high school two additional teachers will be required. It is also planned to add a physical education teacher, a part-time nurse, and a part-time clerk. There is im- proved stability in all personnel due, in part, to our fav- orable salary policies.
Special attention should be called to the fine work being done in our health services. Physical and dental
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examinations, urinalysis, blood tests, hearing and vision tests, and physical examinations for all athletes have be- come standard practice. In addition, the handling of rou- tine first aid and temporary care of sick pupils, plus assistance at special clinics such as the polio and tubercu- losis clinics have greatly increased the work of this de- partment. Because of the extensive program and the increased school population, additional nurse service is needed. We are most fortunate to have the additional time and service of Dr. Sidney Wiggin, school physician. Health service reports are shown in another section of this report. We appreciate very much the excellent as- sistance given to the school health program by Mrs. John Argento, Mrs. Alice C. Barber, Mrs. Robert A. Batson, Mrs. Francis Brodigan, Sr., Mrs. Theodore Chadwick, Mrs. Philip Connolly, Mrs. John Dale, Mrs. Robert Delano, Mrs. Daniel Dickow, Mrs. Alfred Fogarty, Mrs. Thomas W. Herrick, Jr., Mrs. Perley Merry, Mrs. Henry Ohlson, Mrs. Frank E. Phillips, Jr., Mrs. Richard Plank, Mrs. John F. Spence, Jr., Mrs. Paul N. Swanson, Mrs. George E. Teravainen, Mrs. Edward Waddell, Mrs. Clarence Walker and Mrs. Herbert C. Wirt, Jr., who have assisted at clinics and in testing.
Attention is called to the remainder of this report which includes statistics on school population, lists of personnel, the school census, financial statements, the school calendar, school regulations, the colleges attended by our graduates, a record of the 1962 graduation, and special reports.
I would like to express by sincere appreciation to the members of the Duxbury School Committee for their good counsel and for their interest and hard work on behalf of our schools. The Committee has kept informed about all major developments in our schools and has been forward looking in respect to future needs. Committee
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members have been active in attending area school com- mittee meetings in other towns as well as meetings of the state association and the New England School Devel- opment Council. Committee members have also attended the seminar for School Committees at Boston University. Mr. Edward L. Butler, Chairman of the Duxbury School Committee, has served as Chairman of Area III of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, and is also an officer of the State Association of School Com- mittees.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to all school personnel: principals, supervisors and special in- structors, department heads, teachers, those in our health services, clerks, janitors, and the lunchroom staff for their fine work during 1962. Although these projects have cov- ered a number of years, I would like to give special thanks to Mr. Cain and Mrs. Cooper for their fine work on the non-graded primary school project, and to Mr. McCormick and the high school faculty for their highly successful completion of the high school evaluation. Con- gratulations and many thanks.
I would like to express our thanks to Dr. Walter E. Deacon, who resigned in June, 1962 after fifteen years as school physcian. His services on behalf of our schools are sincerely appreciated.
I join the School Committee in expressing sincere thanks to all community groups and organizations for their interest and effort on behalf of our schools.
In closing I would like to comment on the fine spirit of cooperation existing among all school personnel. With this fine attitude we shall continue to move ahead toward the successful achievement of our goals.
EVERETT L. HANDY
Superintendent of Schools
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Distribution of School Department Personnel
1962
1963
Elementary School Teachers
32
33
High School Teachers
24
26
Supervisors and Special Instructors
12
13
Superintendent
1
1
Principals
2
2
Special Instructors - Part-time
2
2
Evening School Teachers
3
4
Janitors
10
10
Clerks - Part-time
1
2
Clerks
4
4
Dentist
2
2
Physician
1
1
Nurse - Full-time
1
1
Part-time
0
1
Attendance Officer
1
1
Lunchroom - Full-time
7
7
Part-time
5
5
TOTALS
108
115
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Telephone: WEllington 4-5733
As of June 30, 1962 Years of Service in Duxbury
Name
Position
Training
Mr. James M. Cain, Jr.
Principal
B.A. & M.A., Tufts College 5
Mrs. Paul K. Baker
Kindergarten
Perry Kindergarten School
10
Mrs. David W. Ellis
Kindergarten
B.S., Maryland State Teachers College
7
Mrs. Henry Hurd
Kindergarten
Massachusetts School of Art; Lesley College; State College, Bridgewater
2
Mrs. Harold G. Scott
Kindergarten
New England Conservatory of Music; Curtis Institute of Music 10
Mrs. Henry Craig
Grade One
B.A., Mt. Holyoke College; Wheelock College 5
Mrs. C. Truesdell Fife
Grade One
B.S. in Ed., Ohio State University 10
Mrs. Elmer Glass
Grade One
State College, Bridgewater
12
Mrs. Kenneth O. Macomber
Grade One
Salem Normal School; State College, Bridgewater
21
Miss Ann K. Noyes
Grade One
B.S., in Ed., State College, Bridgewater
0
Mrs. Adolph Battista
Grade Two
B.S., State College, Bridgewater
6
Mrs. Paul Harrington
Grade Two
B.S. in Ed., Fitchburg State Teachers College
0
Mrs. Frederick Keenan
Grade Two
B.S. in Ed., State College, Bridgewater
5
Mrs. Steven Loring
Grade Two
B.A., McGill University; M.Ed., State College, Bridgewater
1
Mrs. Eugene P. Merlet
Grade Two
B.S. in Ed., State College, Bridgewater
1
Miss Faith E. Bowker
Grade Three B.S., Lesley College
0
Miss Maureen Ingoldsby
Grade Three
B.S. in Ed., Lesley College
3
Mrs. Morris Loring
Grade Three State College, Bridgewater
10
Mrs. John K. Parker
Grade Three
Colby Junior College; State College, Bridgewater
0
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ELEMENTARY TEACHERS - Continued
As of June 30, 1962 Years of Service in Duxbury
Name
Position
Training
Miss Maureen Renaghan
Grade Three
B.S. in Ed., Lesley College 1
Mrs. James Binyon
Grade Four
B.S. Ed., Westfield State Teachers College 3
Mrs. Frankland W. L. Miles
Grade Four
Perry Kindergarten School; Boston University 3
Miss Joan C. Petraglia
Grade Four
B.S. in Ed., Lesley College
3
Mrs. C. Fremont Shirley
Grade Four
B.S., Nasson College
2
Mrs. Theodore M. Chase
Grade Five B.S., Lesley College; Boston University; State College, Bridgewater 11
Mrs. John DeWolf Mr. Kenneth W. Lovejoy
Grade Five B.S. in Ed. State College, Bridgewater 8
Grade Five B.A., University of Massachusetts; M. in Ed., Fitchburg State Teachers College
8
Mr. Richard E. Woodsum
Grade Five B.A., Brown University
6
Mrs. John Morton
Grade Six B.S., Bridgewater State College
7
Miss Joan A. Mulrenin
Grade Six B.S. in Ed., Lesley College
1
Mrs. Horatio O'Neil
Grade Six No. Adams Normal School; State College, Bridewater 22
Mr. James F. Queeny
Grade Six B.A., Harvard University; M. A. Trinity College, Dublin
9
Mrs. G. Edwin Peters
French
B.F.A., Beaver College; State College, Bridgewater 3
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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS Telephone: WEllington 4-2951
Name
Position
Training
As of June 30, 1962 Years of Service in Duxbury
Mr. Harry B. McCormick
Mr. Ralph N. Blakeman
Principal B.S., Springfield College; M.Ed. Boston University; Harvard University, Tufts 3 B.S., Ed., M. in Ed., Boston University, Bloomsburg State Teachers College 23
Miss Nancy Jo Altpeter Mr. Robert A. Anderson
Mr. Robert H. Backus
Mathematics
B.A., Tufts College 3
0
Mrs. Malcolm Brock
French & English Mathematics
B.A., Swarthmore College; University of Chicago; Akron University; State College, Bridgewater 1
Mrs. Kenneth J. Cram to 12/31/62
Household Arts
B.A., University of New Hampshire 1
7 B.A., M. Ed., University of Maine B. Ed., Keene Teachers College 4
B.S., Suffolk University 1
B.A., Brown University 4
B.A., University of New Hampshire; M. Ed., Central State College; Boston University; State College Boston
2
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Department; Mathematics Mr. Edwin T. Greene, Jr. Industrial Arts
Mr. Robert A. Hurley Social Studies and English
Mr. Raymond N. Jenness, Jr. English
Mr. James P. Kelley
Social Studies
Assistant Principal Junior High Grades; Mathematics . English B.A., University of Massachusetts 0 English B.A., Upsala College; M.A., Colorado State College 3
Miss Jeannine Bernier to 12/31/62
B.A., Stonehill College
Mr. Lawrence R. Dunn Head of Mathematics
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS - Continued
.
As of June 30, 1962 Years of Service in Duxbury
Name
Position
Training
Mr. Walter T. Kennedy Head of Social Studies Department; Social Studies
Mr. Charles D. Kraemer Commercial Subjects
Mrs. Philip H. Lynch Head of Language Department; French
B.A., Radcliffe College; M.A., Yale University 3
Mr. Gordon E. Leighton 12/10/62
Mathematics & Science
B.S., Springfield College 0
0
Mr. David R. Murphy General Science
Mrs. Kevin Murphy to 12/7/62
Mathematics & Science
Mrs. James C. Pye Latin
Mrs. Wilmot L. Reed
Commercial Subjects
B.S., Boston University 7
B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Columbia University 8
B.S., Boston University 2
Mr. Karl L. Stahl Social Studies & English Science; Head of Science
Mr. Robert J. Sullivan
Mr. James R. Truden
Department Social Studies
B.S., Boston College; M.S., Fordham University 7
B.S., Boston University; Harvard Engineer School; William and Mary 1/2
Mrs. Edwin T. Greene, Jr. Household Arts
(Beg. 1/2/63)
B.Ed., Keene Teachers College 0
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B.A., Skidmore College 0
B.S. in Ed., State College, Bridgewater; Mt. Holyoke 5
Mrs. M. E. Sherwood English; Head of English Department
B.S., Ed., Boston University 4
Mr. Robert J. Martin Science B.S., Tufts University
B.S., Providence College 10
B.S., Business Administration, Suffolk University 1
SUPERVISORS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTORS
Mrs. Elesebeth B. Bencordo Miss Deborah E. Brooks
Mrs. Lyle K. Bush
Librarian Girls Physical Education Remedial Reading
Partridge Academy
B.S. Ed., State College, Bridgewater 0
B.A., University of Washington; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University 12
Mrs. Robert R. Cooper
Elementary Supervisor Assistant Principal
Mrs. Louis H. Cushing Special Class
Miss Anne Bigelow Davis Miss Audrey M. Hibbett
Art
B.S., Art Ed., Rhode Island School of Design 8
09
Mr. Roger E. Jarvis
Music
B.M., Ed., Westminster College 9
B.S., Ed., M.Ed., Boston University 10
Miss Mary Jane Smith
Music
B. Mus., Boston University College of Music; M. Ed., State College, Bridgewater 4
Posse Nissen; Bouve; State College, Bridgewater 5
Guidance Counselor Boys' Physical Education
B.S., Boston University; M. Ed., Springfield College 7
PART-TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTORS
Mrs. Lawrence R. Dunn Mrs. Emily P. McWade
Homebound Teacher
Art Philadelphia Museum School of Art 2 Boston University; Hyannis Teachers College 10
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B.S., Salem State Teachers College; State College, Bridgewater 8
B.A., Fitchburg Teachers College; M.Ed., Boston University 5
Girls' Physical Education
B.S., Ed., State College Bridgewater 0
Mr. Robert B. Mendenhall
Guidance Director
Mrs. Thomas E. Stott, Jr. Mr. George E. Teravainen
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JANITORS
Position
As of June 30, 1962 Years of Service in Duxbury
Name
Mr. Charles W. Schwab
Mr. Bennie L. Marshall
Janitor, Primary School
0
Mr. Joseph J. Souza, Jr.
Janitor, Primary School
0
Mr. Harold A. Johnson,
Head Janitor, Intermed. School
1
Mr. Russell Edwards
Janitor Intermediate School
6
Mr. Michael J. Sheehan
Head Janitor, High School
11
Mr. Alfred W. Freeman
Janitor, High School
1
Mr. Carlton Torrey
Janitor, High School
1
Mr. George Watson
Janitor, High School
1
Mr. Dexter Gasper
Maintenance of Grounds 0
HEALTH AND SPECIAL SERVICES
Mrs. Anne P. Welcker, R.N.
School Nurse 2
Dr. Sidney C. Wiggin
School Physician from 9/1/62 0
Dr. Francis C. Ortolani
School Dentist
9
Dr. Gillis K. Turner
School Dentist
13
Mr. Lawrence C. Doyle
Attendance Officer 1
Dr. Walter E. Deacon
School Physician to 6/30/62
15
LUNCHROOM STAFF
Mrs. Gilbert F. Redlon
Manager 14
Mrs. Rudolph Caron
Cook
16
Mrs. Charles Schwab
Cook
8
Mrs. Norris LaFleur
Assistant
7
Mrs. George Sollis
Assistant
7
Mrs. Lawrence Govoni
Assistant
1
Mrs. Donald Sollis
Assistant - Part-time
1
Mrs. William LaFleur
Assistant
1
Mrs. Richard Kendrew
Assistant -
Part-time
0
Mrs. Richard Marshall
Assistant
· Part-time
0
Mrs. Russell Gardner
Assistant - Part-time
0
Mrs. Kendall Thomas
Assistant - Part-time
0
EVENING PRACTICAL ARTS
Mrs. Leslie Gray
Clothing
6
Mr. Alexander Johnston
Upholstery
2
Mrs. Edwin T. Greene, Jr.
Rug Braiding
2
Mr. John MacFarlane
Chair Caning
3
CLERKS
Mrs. Howard M. Blanchard
Clerk
0
Mrs. George S. Ferrell
Clerk
17
Mrs. William W. Trout
Clerk
6
Miss Helen F. Hanigan
Secretary
8
Mrs. Albert C. Paulding
Accountant
2
Head Janitor, Primary School
17
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL CENSUS
The following report of the children in town and en- rollment is based upon the school census taken October 1,1962.
7 years and
Illiterate minors 16
5 years and under 7 under 16 and under 21
Number of boys living in Duxbury
117
523
0
Number of girls living in Duxbury
125
520
0
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Total in residence
242
1043
0
Distribution of above:
*Public School Membership
227
952
0
In Continuation School
0
0
0
In Vocational School
0
1
0
** In Private and Parochial School
14
90
0
In State and County Institutions
0
0
0
Not in any School
1
0
0
*Does not include pupils over 16 years of age.
** Does not include pupils in private kindergartens.
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DUXBURY SCHOOL POPULATION PREDICTION - 1962-1971
Percentage of Survival
1.22
1.15
.96
1.05 1.04 1.03
97
1.01
.99
.94
.95
.91
.89
Totals
Number of Births 5 Years
Years Previous
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
K-6
7-12
K-12
1962*
84
103
122
114
120
100
129
108
100
101
90
102
90
53
796
516
1312
1963
86
102
118
117
120
125
103
125·
109
99
95
86
93
80
810
562
1372
1964
90
105
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