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So, if we can prevent children from starting to smoke and developing its drug-forming habit, with the aid of the teachers and the parents more could be done to control lung cancer and other lung diseases than the greatest surgeon in the world.
The same also applies to all other health problems, such as: the use of alcohol, tuberculosis; heart diseases; vision and hearing abnormalities; dental caries; and faulty posture.
Close observation of all candidates for athletic teams with physical examinations before each sport and the emergency care of any injuries, eliminates the handi-
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capped from playing and prevents the danger of in- juries.
The emergency care and treatment of medical and surgical conditions - of the school body with immediate referral to the child's family physician - is practiced to prevent prolonged disabilities or the possibility of complications.
By the detection and treatment of physical abnor- malities at the earliest possible age by the medical de- partment through annual physical examinations and the extensive physical fitness program under the direction of the Physical Education Department, it is hoped that the child will be started on a program of building the body and mind for his future as well as the future of his family and country.
The medical department is deeply indebted to Super- intendent Everett L. Handy, Principal Harry B. McCor- mick, Principal James M. Cain, Jr., and all the school personnel for their cooperation and assistance; also to Dr. Francis C. Ortolani and Dr. Gillis K. Turner of the dental department for their excellent supervision of the care of the children's teeth; and the school nursing de- partment, Mrs. John Argento and Mrs. Theodore Chad- wick, Jr., who give their services so generously in help- ing to carry out this program of medical prevention.
The medical department wishes to thank the former school nurse, Mrs. Anne P. Welcker who gave her abil- ity and care so generously to the health, education and welfare of the students.
Respectfully submitted,
SIDNEY C. WIGGIN, M.D. School Physician
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School Nurse's Report, 1965
Routine physical examinations of pupils in grades one, three, five, seven, nine and eleven, all athletes, and pupils with known physical defects were examined by Dr. Sidney C. Wiggin, School Physician. Physical examinations for athletes were repeated prior to par- ticipation in each major sport.
The School Dental Health program was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Francis C. Ortolani and Dr. Gillis K. Turner. Annual dental inspections were done on pupils in Kindergarten through grade twelve The Dental Clinic continued from November 13, 1964 through June 11, 1965. Thirty-three children received care.
Duxbury schools in cooperation with the Duxbury Board of Health and the Plymouth County Health Asso- ciation conducted a Tuberculin skin testing program for pupils in grades one, four, seven and eleven. Chest x-ray appointments were arranged for positive reactors.
A mobile x-ray unit visited the school a few weeks after the Heaf Testing program was completed. Person- nel chest x-rays were scheduled at this time.
Urinalysis and Hemoglobin screening tests were done in grades one, four, seven and ten. There were no referrals for sugar in the urine. No referrals in regard to low Hemoglobin, all tests were normal.
Routine vision and hearing tests were done.
Home visits were made in regard to prolonged ill- nesses, injuries and to confer with parents.
First aid was given in the schools. Two hundred and sixty-three accidents were reported. Of these one hundred and twenty-three were treated by a physician or dentist.
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Pre-school registration took place in June and one hundred and ten children were registered at that time.
The Future Nurses Club of Duxbury High School is active and growing. During the school year a field trip was taken to attend the Open House at Brockton Veter- ans' Hospital. Sergeant Scott visited the Future Nurses Club members at the school and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing was discussed.
We would like to gratefully acknowledge the assis- tance of the following people who so generously volun- teered time and energy to the special programs of the School Health Department: Mrs. Thomas Brennan, Mrs. Theodore Chadwick, Mrs. Christopher Drummey, Mrs. William Hearn, Mrs. James Johnston, Mrs. Paul Kehoe, Mrs. Kenneth Lovejoy, Mrs. George McMurray, Mrs. John O'Neil, Mrs. Frederick H. Rein, Mrs. Clarence Walker, and Mrs. Holland L. Willard.
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLEY F. ARGENTO, R.N. ELSIE CHADWICK, R.N.
School Nurses
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Report of the School Dentists for 1965
We submit our report for the school year 1964-65.
In cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, all Duxbury children from Kinder- garten through Grade 12 were examined by mouth mir- ror, explorer, under best light available. 1512 dental inspections were carried out, with 594 pupils being re- ferred to their family dentist for treatment.
The referral rate remains approximately constant with that of last year.
Dental Health films were again shown in the schools, and prove of value, we feel.
Your school dentists spent 84 hours in clinical treat- ment with 33 children making 290 visits to the school clinic.
CLINIC STATISTICS:
Restorations:
290
Amalgam
260
Zinc Oxide
12
Porcelain
18
Cement Base
95
Extractions
44
Prophylaxis
15
Novocaine
39
Examinations
45
Again, our appreciation to the School Nurses, Mrs. Anne Welcker, R.N., Mrs. Beverley Argento, R.N., and Mrs. Theodore Chadwick, R.N., for their invaluable assistance.
We are ever hopeful that interested citizens will institute a program of fluoridation of our public water supply as the proven and safe and most effective means of reducing the incidence of dental caries.
Respectfully submitted,
GILLIS K. TURNER, D.M.D.
FRANCIS C. ORTOLANI, D.N.D., F.A.C.D.
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School Regulations
Admissions
Children who are five years of age on or before January 1st following the opening of school in September will meet the kindergarten age requirement.
A certificate of successful vaccination is required for admission.
A birth certificate is required to establish a child's age.
Health
In cases of absence of more than five days a child should present a note from his or her parent stating the cause of absence and may be re-admitted after check- ing with the school nurse. However, in case of absence due to a specific contagious disease a doctor's certificate is required.
Parents are not expected to send their children to school on days when, in their opinion, the weather is such as to endanger the health of the child even though the buses are in operation. Such absences are excused on receipt of a written request.
No-School Signal
School is called off when the bus transportation is considered unsafe. On such days announcement is made over radio stations WBZ, WEEI, WHDH, and WPLM as early as possible. Under certain storm conditions it is not always possible to reach all of these radio stations. An attempt is made to reach WPLM first. The Dux- bury Fire Department also indicates no school by sound- ing the fire signal five times, and repeats this signal twice.
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School Calendar - 1965 - 1966
September 8 School Opens
October 11 and 12 Columbus Day
October 29 Plymouth County Teachers' Convention
November 11 Veterans' Day
November 25 and 26 Thanksgiving Recess
December 24-January 3 Christmas Vacation
February 21-25 Winter Vacation
April 18-22 Spring Vacation
May 30
Memorial Day
June 24
School Closes
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Graduation Exercises
Processional - March of the Priests Mendelssohn Invocation
Rev. A. Alan Travers
Welcome Harry B. McCormick, III
President
*Student Address: The Involved Generation
"Our World: Knowledge Through Communication"
James T. Pye
'Education: Knowledge Through Innovation" Patricia Ann Merlet
"Science: Knowledge Through Observation" Gerald Adams Dexter "Philosophy: Knowledge Through Interpretation" Margaret Taylor Vinal
Adoramus Te Christe - Palestrina Choir
The Lord's Prayer - Malotte Choir
Presentation of Class Gift Harry B. McCormick, III President
Presentation of Awards and Scholarships
Harry B. McCormick, Principal
Presentation of Diplomas Edward L. Butler Dr. Everett L. Handy
Chairman of School Committee Supt. of Schools
Recessional - Pomp and Circumstance Elgar Benediction Rev. Stephen W. Turrell
*Graduation speakers are selected for the highest aca- demic standing in the class, although they do not ne- cessarily speak in the order of their standing. Reception for the Graduates in the Cafeteria immediately following the exercises.
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Class of 1965
Linda Hall Adams
Anita Lee Bailey
Richard Hall Baldwin
Robert C. Barnicoat, Jr.
*Cheryl Ann Batson Helen Marie Blanchard Heleni Daphni Botassi
Charles Edward Bourget, Jr. Harry B. McCormick, III
Donald Andrew Burgoyne Leslie Butler
Christopher Canty Paula Beth Chandler *Ann Elizabeth Clark John Alfred Coffin Phyllis Ellen Pope
Lynn Betty Daub Marlaine DeDoming Patricia Ann DeLowery Jill Diane DeLew Sally Anne DeWolf Gerald Adams Dexter Barbara deZengotita
Michael Drummey
Heidi Edwards
Frank Mendes Fernandes
Sylvia Ann Fernandes
Susan Ann Gallerani
Diane Louise Garnett
Kenneth Duane Gibbons Edward Ishom Gibson, Jr. Gerald Alfred Govoni Frances M. Guilderson Robert Allen Gunnarson
Lottie Lee Haines
Andrea Barbara Hogan James Henry Howard, Jr.
Kathy Ann King Diane F. LaFleur
Anthony Joseph LaGreca Cynthia Jean LaGreca Roger Joseph LaGreca
*Victoria Ann Lawson Elaine Ruth Locke
Lenore Anne McDevitt Michael Henry McNeil Patricia Ann Merlet
Helen Elizabeth Merrick Eleanor Jean Merry David Willard Mills Stephanie Lynne Morgan Thomas Wilfred Moss Linda Marie Olhson
Janice Gail Ostlund Joyce Jean Paulding Kathleen Mae Peterson Richard Wayne Proctor Romayne Wendy Proctor * James Taylor Pye Lorraine Elizabeth Reed Susan Rich
Janet Brett Sawyer
Jonathan Arnold Scherff
Ann Leslie Semple
Beverly Shane
Marilyn Ann Smithson Karla T. Stone
*Georgia Anne Taft Alfred M. Thomas Doreen Frances Thomas Donna Lynn Trout
*Margaret Taylor Vinal
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Christine Viola Jokinen Thomas Pickering Jones Frederick C. Kemball, II
Betty Ann Wadsworth *Paul Winthrop Wales Jane Frances Wildes
*Member of the National Honor Society. These students wear gold tassels.
CLASS OFFICERS
President Vice President:
Secretary: Treasurer:
Harry B. McCormick, III Donald Andrew Burgoyne Margaret Taylor Vinal Georgia Anne Taft
MARSHAL Peter N. Conathan
Awards and Scholarships
Duxbury American Legion Distinguished Achievement Awards Kathy Ann King Harry B. McCormick, III
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award Kathy Ann King
The Duxbury High School Distinguished Achievement Award Richard Hall Baldwin Cheryl Ann Batson Helen Marie Blanchard Leslie Butler Christopher Canty Ann Elizabeth Clark John Alfred Coffin Phyllis Ellen Cope Gerald Adams Dexter Barbara deZengotita Heidi Edwards Frank Mendes Fernandes
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Susan Ann Gallerani Christine Viola Jokinen Thomas Pickering Jones Roger Joseph LaGreca Victoria Ann Lawson Harry B. McCormick, III Lenore Anne McDevitt Patricia Ann Merlet Helen Elizabeth Merrick Eleanor Jean Merry
Stephanie Lynne Morgan James Taylor Pye Johathan Arnold Scherff Beverly Shane Marilyn Ann Smithson Georgia Anne Taft Alfred M. Thomas Margaret Taylor Vinal
Paul Winthrop Wales Jane Frances Wildes
The Duxbury High School Distinguished Service Awards
Linda Hall Adams Cheryl Ann Batson Donald Andrew Burgoyne Paula Beth Chandler Ann Elizabeth Clark Lynn Betty Daub
Gerald Adams Dexter
Sylvia Ann Fernandes Susan Ann Gallerani
Kenneth Duane Gibbons Edward Ishom Gibson, Jr. Lottie Lee Haines Andrea Barbara Hogan Kathy Ann King Diane F. LaFleur
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Victoria Ann Lawson Harry B. McCormick, III Eleanor Jean Merry Stephanie Lynne Morgan Linda Marie Olhson James Taylor Pye Jonathan Arnold Scherff Georgia Anne Taft Donna Lynn Trout Margaret Taylor Vinal Paul Winthrop Wales
The Duxbury Kiwanis Club Award for Excellence in U.S. History Georgia Anne Taft
The Bausch and Lomb Science Award Donald Andrew Burgoyne
The Reader's Digest Valedictorian Award Margaret Taylor Vinal
The Duxbury Boosters Club Award Outstanding Athlete Donald Andrew Burgoyne James Taylor Pye
Leading Student in Class Award Margaret Taylor Vinal
Scholarships The Duxbury Art Association Jonathan Arnold Scherff
The Duxbury Council of Churches Kathy Ann King
The Duxbury Home and School Association Lenore Anne McDevitt
The Duxbury High School Library Service Club Linda Marie Olhson
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The Duxbury High School Student Council Frank Mendes Fernandes Kathy Ann King
The Duxbury Teachers Club Christopher Canty Harry B. McCormick, III Stephanie Lynne Morgan Georgia Anne Taft
The Duxbury American Legion Paula Beth Chandler Robert Allen Gunnarson
The Duxbury American Legion Auxiliary Paula Beth Chandler
The Duxbury Parent and Teacher Association
Gerald Adams Dexter
Sylvia Ann Fernandes
Marilyn Ann Smithson
Betty Ann Wadsworth Paul Winthrop Wales
The Duxbury Yacht Club Robert Allen Gunnarson Betty Ann Wadsworth The Duxbury Rotary Club Christine Viola Jokinen Patricia Ann Merlet
The Margaret K. Elliott Scholarship Kathy Ann King
The National Improvement Society Sylvia Ann Fernandes The Duxbury Boosters Club Sally Anne DeWolf Robert Allen Gunnarson
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Harry B. McCormick, III Patricia Ann Merlet Stephanie Lynne Morgan James Taylor Pye The Partridge Fund Heidi Edwards Margaret Taylor Vinal
The Benjamin M. Feinberg Scholarship Gerald Adams Dexter
The Duxbury Kiwanis Club Heidi Edwards Patricia Ann Merlet Margaret Taylor Vinal
Duxbury Scholarship Aid Available for high education this year $7,575.00.
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INDEX
Accountant
170
Assessors
110
Balance Sheet 223
Births
155
Board of Appeals
38
Building Inspector
30
Cemetery Superintendent 37
Cemetery Trustees
29
Cemetery Trust Funds
71
Civil Defense
48
Conservation Committee Study Committtee
45
Deaths
160
Dutch Elm Disease 27
Duxbury Free Library 50
Finance Committee
104
Fire Department
19
Gas Inspector 24
Harbor Master
40
Highway Department
31
Historian
46
Historic District Committee
112
In Memoriam
1
Insect Pest Control
27
July 4th Parade
107
Jury List
14
Library Study & Advisory Committee
88
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Licenses
166
Marriages 149
Officers of the Town
5
Parks and Playgrounds
32
Planning Board
Plumbing Inspector
28
Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture
108
Police
33
Police & Fire Study Committee
79
Recreational Activities Committee
21
Schools
237
Selectmen
16
Shellfish Warden 41
South Shore Mosquito Control 167
Special Town Meeting 148
Tarklin Center
43
Town Clerk 117
Town Collector 111
Town Dump 106
Town Election
145
Town Meeting
117
Treasurer
69
Treasurer Report, Free Library
55
Tree Warden 26
Veteran's Agent
44
Water Commissioners 59
Waterfront Advisory 42
Water Superintendent 57
Weights and Measures 48
Welfare
25
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39
Personnel Board
86
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