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idual differences of the pupils. The parents should remember that for the average pupil, at least two hours of study at home or outside is necessary.
We have added to our commercial course this year, a subject known as Introductory Business Training. This is offered the Freshman year in order to give those students entering high school, an idea of what the Commercial course includes, and enables them to decide if they de- sire to continue with that course It is open as an elective subject to any pupil in school and is, I believe, one of the most practical subjects in our curriculum. Our commercial department is increasing yearly in number of students electing it. This year we have had to purchase four additional typewriters to satisfy the demand. In passing, I may say that I believe this to be one of the strongest departments in our school.
We have departed this year upon an enterprise. that of Physical Training under the able direction of Mr. Thwing. Each boy and girl receives instruction for two forty minute periods a week in this work. Besides athletic teams have been formed for intermural and interschol- astic competition. Our first football team, that of this year, had a very successful year, I believe, in spite of the absence of a victory; for the greatest value comes in the training that they receive in the give and take of the game.
The following is a report of the various funds in the school which are under the direct control of the Principal:
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS
1927
Balances
Aug. 1. Flowers for Funerals, etc.
Balance on hand $ 1.80
Aug. 1. Class of 1928-Treas.
Aug. 1. Balance on hand $ 9.19
7.15
Balance
$ 2.04
Aug. 1. Music Fund
Aug. 1. Balance on hand
77.80
Dec. 30. Expenditures to date Balance
$ 73.20
Aug 1. General Fund
Balance on hand
175.51
$ 252.55
Athletic Association
Aug. 1. Bal. on hand
$ 155.21
Sept. tran. from Football Fund
260.00
Dec. 30. Receipts to date
702.74
Total Receipts 1,117.95
Dec. 30. Total Expenditures
762.17
Balance
355.78 $
Aug. 1.
Dramatic Club
Balance on hand
$ 1.75
Nov. 1. The Blue Moon-School Paper Tran.
from the Ranger School Paper
212.29
Dec. 30. Receipts to date
19.96
Total Receipts
232.25
Total Expenditures
11.53
Balance
$ 220.72
Dec. 30. Class of 1929
Balance
$ 6.76
Balance of all Funds
In closing I wish to thank the teachers, the Superintendent, the School Committee and the friends of the High School for their hearty co-operation accorded to me. I also want to have all of the parents and friends understand that a most cordial invitation is extended to them to come and see us at work and to talk over our problems to- gether at the school.
Respectfully submitted,
HORACE E. HOBBS Principal.
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$ 837.56
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Forward
4.60
Dec. 30. Expenditures to date
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Chelmsford High School, Chelmsford, Mass
Mr C. H. Walker, Supt. of Schools, Chelmsford, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I take great pleasure in submitting my first report as Supervisor of Physical Education. At the beginning of the school year a program was organized whereby each grade in every school is visited once a week for a period varying from fifteen to thirty minutes for actual practice. The lesson consists of simple military formations, calisthenics, co-ordinated exercises and games. This outline is carried on by the room teacher, after having been demonstrated by the Supervisor, for a period of two weeks when the syllabus changed for a new one.
The interest on the part of the teachers and pupils of the grade schools is very gratifying, and I believe the benefit derived from this type of work is evident. Especially is this noticeable among those chil- dren who heretofore lacked the co-ordination between mind and body so necessary for immediate response to commands and executions.
The enthusiasm with which the children play the games involving team play, co-operation and good sportmanship is further evidence of the success which Physical Education is meeting. The lack of time and assistance prohibits regular personal instruction in the grade schools for the teaching of fundamentals of team play and competitive sports, but whenever possible, before school begins and at recess periods, this is being carried out.
It is my hope to drill all the children of the grades in preparation for an exhibition to be held in the spring. Prizes will be offered to the best group in marching, calsthenics, drill exercises, games and Field events.
In the High School, I feel that we are progressing in the accom- plishment of our aims even though working with many difficulties, such as; limited time of class periods; lack of a High School gymnasium, proper gym equipment, boys' and girls' showers in the locker rooms; unusually large classes; and a woman director for the supervision of girls. Personally, I believe that more time should be given to Physical Training, both in length of period and number of periods a week, in order that the work might be more efficiently graded and to afford more time for individual instruction. At present, the boys and girls meet twice a week on alternate days for a period of approximately thirty minutes. Some fifty to sixty boys assemble on Monday and Thursday, while on Tuesday and Friday about one hundred and twenty odd girls are present.
For the first time in many years a football squad of about twenty- five members was outfitted by the Athletic Association and a schedule of four games were played. Even though every game was lost, we feel that the season was a success in that every boy partcipating was given a taste of interscholastic and individual competition, team play, self
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control, and clean sportsmanship. To continue this program of athlet- ics and free play for all, Basketball has been instigated in the schools which, seems to be proving a success. Teams are being organized in the grade schools with the idea of playing inter-school games. In the High School not only the boys but the girls take part in this sport and to date about thirty boys and forty girls are endeavoring to be chosen as a member of the teams representing the school. At least a major- ity of this number are getting good wholesome exercise with a fair knowledge of the fundamentals of this sport. It is my plan to arrange an interclass basketball tournament for the boys and girls of the High School, to be run off in March. We hope to have, where possible, two representative teams from each class. Suitable awards will be present- ed the winning class teams, and this tournament will give every student an opportunity to compete.
If at the end of the school year we find evidence of those qualities so necessary for healthy and intelligent children, good character and moral development, one of the aims of our Physical Education program ivill have been fulfilled.
Respectfully submitted, E. R. THWING.
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
North Chelmsford, Mass. December 29, 1927
Mr. Charles H. Walker,
Superintendent of Schools, Chelmsford, Mass.
Dear Sir:
Now that we are hearing music, good and mediocre, from so many sources, it is our duty to show the child the good, so that he may do his own choosing and choose wisely. It is my aim to have music ap- preciation in the schools at least once a week if possible. It stimu- lates the imagination, arouses various moods in the child, and at the same time, he is learning a great deal about it. M
Also we must not forget the fundamentals. A great deal of time is given to note songs, and rhythm in the first and second grades. Staff notation is started in the latter part of the second grade and the more difficult fundamentals proceed step by step with the grades. Good sight reading is the most important.
In the High School music is compulsory for Freshmen and Soph- omores, and elective for Juniors and Seniors. The girls have chorus twice a week, also the boys. A boys' and girls' glee club has been or- ganized, and the orchestra meets once a week. Every other week or so, the entire school meets for one period of chorus.
I wish to thank every one for his or her co-operation, which I have found most helpful.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLOTTE L. HYDE
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Charles H. Walker, Supt. of Schools, Chelmsford, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I beg to submit my yearly report of September 1926 to September 1927.
This Fall, 1392 children were examined and in going over the sum- mary of defects, I find the increase due to four particular defects, name- ly: tonsils and adenoids, and pediculosis which were prevalent in all schools. Cervical glands were confined to West, Highland and Princeton Schools in a dangerons proprtion of over 200 this year as compared with 90 in all schools in the Health Survey of last year. Where this defect is found the school physician asserts, that the general condition of these children was not as good as in previous years. Many of these same children had enlarged tonsils and poor teeth. This statement in- dicates that more corrective measures need to be taken.
It almost seems too much to ask that pediculosis, be removed by some parents, whose children are infected. However, I do feel certain that pediculosis could be eliminated from the schools if the parents gave persistent care to this lack of undesirable personal hygiene.
Afer three public notices by the local Board of Health that all children, before entering school be vaccinated, some of the children were sent unvaccinated, only to be sent home again.
Another reason which increases our defects in number are children beginning school, having from one to five defects each. I do hope that the local Mother's Club which today is a national movement, formed to discuss problems of child welfare, will take an extra step in the early part of the coming year, to employ physicians. that all pre-school child- ren may be examined, and, therefore, if at these examinations, defects found are remedied, it will greatly reduce the number of defects found in our schools. A school health card will glady be sent to those moth- ers who wish to take pre-school age children to their own physician for examination, after which the card is to be returned to the school.
A few years past school conditions, in some instances, might be attributed to causing aliments, but to-day the Chelmsford Schools are so renovated, and together with the teachers giving health instructions and in addition a physical instructor, it does seem that all we need now is more co-operation from the home, which will never be accomplished until parents have receptive minds; gained through reading, attending health lectures and severing the old prejudices.
I wish to thank all who have helped me in my work.
Very Sincerely yours, .
MARY E SHEEHAN, R. N.
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DETAILED REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
September 1926-September 1927
No. of Schools Visited 367
No. of Pupils Inspected 2334
No. of Absentees Visited 100
No. of Home Visits for Defects 531
No. of Red Cross Home Hygiene Classes 20
All Pupils Weighed and Measured.
No. of Children 10% Underweight 192
These Children were Weighed Monthly
All Pupils given Eye and Ear Test
Red Cross Nurtional letter read and discussed in all elementary class-rooms weekly.
Health Club at C. H. S. given weekly talks also Miss Billings of Middlesex County Extension giving talks every 3 weeks.
Number of Children accompanied by Nurse Number
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment to Lowell Dentist 48
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment
to Lowell Hospitals for Tonsils-Adenoids Operations 25
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment
to Lowell Hospitals-Ears 3
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment to Lowell Hospitals-Examinations 6
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment
to Lowell Medical Doctor 2
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment to Lowell Oculist 1
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment to North Reading Sanatorium-Examination. 4
No. of Children Accompanied by Nurse for Treatment to North Reading Sanatorium -- X-Ray 5
No. of Children who had Dental Work done by Dentist
in the Schools with Nurse assisting 368
Agencies assisting the School-Nurse in Health Work
September 1926-September 1927
Turner Centre for 5 bottles of milk in West School.
Golden Whist Club.
The Guild of St. Mary.
North Parent Teachers Associations furnished free milk and soup for needy children, they also gave for 20 childen in dental correction East Parent Teachers Associations for dental correction of 14 child- ren.
East T. B. Seal money for 4 Health Books for teachers of East School.
All the Centre Churches gave 1 bottle of milk daily except the Unitarian which gives 2 bottles.
Centre Parent Teachers Association gives free lunches to needy children.
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REPORT OF ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Approximate date of Examinations
.Sept. 1927 to Nov. 1927
Number of Children Examined 1392.
Defects Found by Examiners
Number
Notice to Parent
Carious Teeth
548
500
Pediculosis
103
103
Enlarged Tonsils
404
404
Defective Nasal Breathing
17
17
Defective Hearts
34
34
Fulness of Thyroid Gland
1S
18
Cervical Glands
219
Acne
40
40
Totals
1383
1116
REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICERS
Chelmsford, Mass. December 31, 1927.
Mr. Charles H. Walker,
Superintendent of Schools,
Chelmsford, Mass.
Dear Sir:
In the period from Jan 1 until Dec. 31. 1927, there were (11) eleven cases of truancy from the different schools in our Town.
There was very little trouble experienced in any of those cases; in most every case we think you will find it is carelessness of the parents.
We found that we have received wonderful results from the schools because as soon as a case of truancy was brought to our attention we would locate the child and bring it back to the school, regardless of the time of day, so that the rest of the children would see that they would not gain anything by their truancy. We also found that some of the children needed a little encouragement.
We are glad to report such a small number of truancy cases from so many schools, and children that are attending school in Chelmsford, and also the fine co-operation that we have received frm all the teachers.
Yours truly, JOHN E JOHNSON HAROLD C. KING
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GRADUATION EXERCISES Of the CLASS OF 1927 Chelmsford High School Town Hall, North Chelmsford WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 29, 1927
Program
Graduation March The C. H. S. March
Elsie S. Burne
High School Orchestra
Invocation
Rev. Clement F. Hahn
Music. a The Sweetest Story Ever Told Stults
Nevin
b Narcissus Girls' Glee Club
Salutatory Essay. The Wheel and Civilization
Warren C. Dean
Music. The Bells of St. Mary's Adams
Boys' Glee Club
Valedictory Essay. The Course Nobody Knows C. Monroe Walker
Music. Till the Dawn Breaks Through High School Orchestra
Kountz
Address.
Graduated or Educated?
Dr. Nathan Howard Gist
Presentation of Class Gift Olga E. Linstad, President 1927
Acceptance
Joan Quinn, President 1928
Awarding Washington and Franklin Medal
Conferring of Diplomas Charles H. Walker, Superintendent of Schools Benediction
Rev. Clement F. Hahn
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CLASS OFFICERS
Olga E. Linstad, President
Susanna S. Page, Vice-President
Warren C. Dean, Secretary and Treasurer
Class Motto-Labor Omnia Vincit
Class Flower-Red and White Roses
Class Colors-Old Rose and Silver
CLASS ROLL
Kenneth Weatherbee Batchelder
Dora Alice Boumil
Evelyn Pearl Boyd
George Francis O'Neill
*Gladys Marzeztte Brotz Elizabeth R. Burbeck
*Sadie Virginia O'Neill *Susanna Stanwood Page
Paul Leo Crowley
John Joseph Pardoe Douglas Evert Penning Gussie Maude Perkins
*Warren Clifton Dean *Ruth Evalyn Ellis Ruth Helena Grantz
Gladys Teresa Harrington
Dorothy Agnes Hill Frances Anna Hoelzel Mary Virginia Hogan Isabelle Frances Kelly Olga Evelyn Linstad Francis J. Moran Ann Gertrude Murphy
*Honor Roll
Stacia Marie Olshinski Dorothy Marion Olsson
*Thyra Linnea G. Petterson *Elna Linnea Reis Lillian Mildred Russell *Phyllis Gilmore Scoboria Ruth Estella Varnum *Charles Monroe Walker * Mildred Lillian Wells Mary Loretta Welsh Moses Carleton Wilson
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INDEX
Accountant's Report-
Appropriations and Expenditures 67
Balance Sheet 74
Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 59
Payments
41
Payments of Interest 78
Payments of Principal 77
Receipts
37
Trust Funds
58
Reports of-
Appraisers
81
Assessors 79
Board of Fire Engineers 88
Board of Health 96
Cemetery Commissioners 86
Forest Warden 102
Inspector of Animals 87
Inspector of Slaughtering 100
Insurance Fund Commissioners 82
Middlesex Co. Extension Service 101
Milk Inspector 99
North Chelmsford Library Corporation
90
Police Department 94
Sealer of Weights and Measures 102
Tax Collector for Noth Chelmsford Fire District 85
Tax Collector of Chelmsford Water District 84
Town Treasurer and Tax Collector 82
Treasurer Adams Library 93
Trustees of the Adams Library 91
Town Clerk's Report-
Births Recorded 26
Business Meeting, February 14, 1927 14
Deaths Recorded 33
Election of Officers 13
Financial Report 36
List of Jurors 22
Vital Statistics 26
Marriages Recorded 29
Officers Elected and Appointed 3
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 103
Warrant Jan. 1927 Town Meeting 7
Special Town Meeting, Dec. 12 24
INDEX OF SCHOOL REPORT
Enrollment by Grades, Fall, 1927 134
Graduation Exercises of Chelmsford High School. 146
Health Supervision 137
Membership by Age and Grade, Oct. 1, 1926 136
Reports of-
Attendance Officers 145
High School Principal 138
School Committee 117
School Nurse
143
Superintendent 120
Supervisor of Music 142
Supervisor of Physical Education 141
School Calendar 114
School Statistics 133
Teachers
115
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The report of the year 1927 would be incomplete without the pub- lishing of a picture of the late Donald F Adams, who so efficiently served the town as constable and police officer for nearly five years. Officer Adams was a young man of sterling character, manly dispo- sition, who gave his all for the well-being of the town. Born April 17, 1900 Died July 19, 1927
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