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Finally, there have been changes in our staff personnel:
1. Resignations:
a. Frederick Kiamie, United States History
b. B. Richard Headstrom, Biology
c. James L. Toman, Problems of Democracy
d. Alfred Pasquale, Art
e. George Robertson, English III
f. Robert E. Hoye, Director of Guidance
g. John A. Chambers, Vocational Agriculture
2. Replacements:
a. Frank R. Almeida
Assignment: Biology; Assistant Coach, football, Jun- ior Varsity Coach, basketball.
College: Boston University, B. S. in Ed.
Previous Experience: Coyle High School
b. William H. Bell
Assignment: Industrial Design, Freehand Drawing, Me- chanical Drawing College: University of Denver, B.F.A.
Previous Experience: Engineering, Architecture
c. Margaret L. Fogg Assignment: English III College: University of Chicago, A.A .; University of Minnesota, A.B .; Stephens College, J.D. Previous Experience: Substitute Teaching
d. M. Chiristiana Gates
Assignment: Home-making College: Colorado A and M College, Simmons College, B.S.
Previous Experience: Extension Service and 4-H Leader
e. Joseph B. Gregg
Assignment: United States History, General Mathe- matics I College: State Teachers College, Bridgewater, B.S. in Ed. M. Ed.
Previous Experience: Walker Junior High School, Taunton (3 yrs.)
f. Charles Stewart
Assignment: Physical Education; Freshman Coach, football; Head Coach, basketball College: University of Rhode Island, B.S. Previous Experience: Tabor Academy
g. Louise C. Walker
Assignment: Problems of Democracy College: Radcliffe College, A.B., University of Mich- igan, M.A.
Previous Experience: Private School (8 yrs.), Bates Jr. High School (1 yr.)
3. Assignment Changes:
a. Henry E. Battis, appointed Athletic Director
b. Alfred E. Farley, formerly teacher in physical educa- tion, appointed Dean of Boys and teacher of social studies.
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TABLE A Total Enrollment
Lakeville
Freetown
Boys
Girls
Total
Post Graduate
4
4
Seniors
18
41
74
115
Juniors
34
55
88
143
Sophomores
23
62
88
150
Freshmen
36
1
101
103
204
Totals
111
1
263
353
616
TABLE B Graduating Classes 1952-1956
Class
Boys
Girls
Total
1952
36
66
102
1953
44
43
87
1954
50
56
106
1955
51
57
108
1956
44
63
107
TABLE C
Number in
No. going to College
No. in other Schools 1
Total cont. Study
%
1952
102
22
12
34
33.3
1953
87
19
17
36
41.3
1954
106
23
21
44
41.5
1955
108
30
27
57
52.7
1956
107
29
23
52
48.5
TABLE D Schools Entered by Graduates of Class of 1956
Colleges
Boys
Girls
Total
Becker Junior College
1
Bob Jones University
1
Brandeis University
1
Bridgewater State Teachers' College
2
1
Curry College
1
Eastern Baptist College
1
Fisher Junior College
1
Framingham Teacher's College
1
Gordon College
1
Keene Teachers' College
1
Knox College
1
Michell College
1
Mount Saint Mary's College
1
Simmons College
1
Class
Class
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Springfield College Tufts University
1
2
University of Connecticut
4
University of Maine
1
University of Massachusetts
1
University of New Hampshire
2
1
Wheaton College (Illinois)
1
Other Schools:
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
1
Brockton Business School
1
Bryant and Stratton
1
Campbell Business College
1
Cape Cod Hospital
2
Catherine La Boure Hospital
1
Chandler School for Women
1
Chelsea Memorial Hospital
1
Comptometer School
1
Mass. General Hospital
1
New Bedford Institute of Technology 1
3
North Easton Broadcasting School
1
Quincy City Hospital
1
Stockbridge School of Agriculture
1
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
1
Truesdale Hospital
1
Wentworth Institute 1
3
23
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 1956
Dorothy Archibald
Roberta Archibald
Tress Anne Atkins (1)
Esther Murray Barnard Douglas Francis Benson
*Karyl Ann Benson
*Marilyn Ann Bernier Richard Peter Bernier
*Jean Bernabeo
*LEONARD LEE BISSONNETTE William Lee Blackburn
*Warren Dixon Blackman Fred Boothman, Jr.
*MARILYN MARTHA BOUCHER Catherine Boyd
*Janet Lee Brown Lavinia Gail Bryant
*Barbara Jean Buckman
Beverly Jane Buckman Beverly Ann Burrell Brian Madoc Callan Joyce Elma Carter
*Priscilla Gertrude Colvin Richard Sterling Cook *Jane Natalie Correia #RUTH ALICE CRAIG John Mason Deane, 2nd (2) Howell George DeMoranville, Jr. Donald Henry Duell Roger William Dwyer Donald Ralph Eldridge Harold Allen Fasulo Augustine Joseph Fitzpatrick Joyce Mildred Fuller Linda Lou Gagnon · Eleanor Louise Gale
29
New England Baptist School of Nursing
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Robert Carmen Garafalo Betsy Lou Gates Renee Regina Gaudette Margaret Louise Ghiberti *Barbara Anne Giberti Allen Richmond Gifford Mary Louise Glidden Leroy Francis Gomes Ronald George Gomes Patricia Anne Gotham Joyce Ann Gould Elmer Francis Gross, Jr. Charles Willis Gunning, Jr. Warren Sumner Hallock John Elwin Hanson Roberta Cynthia Harris *Barbara Donne Heleen *Sandria Johnson Hicks
*VIRGINIA HUNTLEY
*ANN LUCILLE JEFFERSON Jane Alice Jellow Melvin Brent Johnson Paul William Kuechler, Jr. Edythe Mae LeFebvre
*Sara Anne Leonard Benedict John Mackiewicz (3)
*Judith Ann Maranville Harriet Josselyn Martin Lincoln LeBaron Maxim Ann Miller Douglas Wayne Mills David Leigh Nelson Judith Claire Nelson
Erling Esbjorn Norlin, Jr. Cyrena Elaine Paquin
*Corrine Emelia Pavao
*SANDRA LEE PERKINS Ronald Royce Piava Helen Mae Pierce BARBARA JOAN PORTER
*Margaret Ellen Powers
*Marilyn Louise Remedis Clifton Choate Richmond
David Hale Richmond Arthur Charles Ripley Geraldine Shaw Robbins
*Karen Anne Rogers
*CAROLE ANNE RONDELLI
*Ann Rudolph Donald Rullo Kenneth Arthur Saccocia
*Grace Bradford Sampson John Colby Simones
*Diane M. Souza Kay Evelyn Staples Robert Wayne Stevens William Cecil Strojny
*Janice Ardelle Stulpin Lucille Elizabeth Swartz Robert Drew Tate Theresa Teceno
*DEBORAH LOUISE THOMAS Edward John Tomasik, Jr. *EDWIN DANIEL TOMKIEWICZ
*Frederick William Underhill, Jr.
*Anita Elizabeth Vasel Joan Cora Washburn Warren Bradford Washburn, Jr. Anna Christine Wilbur
*BARBARA ANN WILKIE
*Barbara Louise Wilmot Beverly Elaine Wilson Allan Derwent Wood, Jr. Roland Lewis Wright
¿Valedictorian
+Salutatorian
*Pro Merito Names in Capitals rank in upper tenth of class
(1) Diploma awarded from Har- wich High School
(2) As of Class of 1950
(3) As of Class of 1937
TOWN OF MIDDLEBORO HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM
School Officials Accepting Driver Training Car
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ADULT EDUCATION - EVENING SCHOOL Samuel Deich, Director
The Adult Evening School of the Middleboro Public Schools con- tinued its operation as in the past. The courses being offered, size of enrollment, and the instruction in the respective classes appear in the table which follows:
Course
Enrollment
Instructor
Elementary Typewriting
29
Lillian M. O'Neil
Advanced Typewriting
15
Lillian M. O'Neil
Elementary Shorthand
13
Myrtle O. Marden
Advanced Shorthand
11
Myrtle O. Marden
Bookkeeping (Beginning)
10
Myrtle O. Marden
Adult Civic Education
12
Wilrene F. Card
(Learning to speak and write English) Braided Rugs
20
Blanche C. Tripp
Total:
110
Other Statistics:
Number of Veterans Enrolled
9
Age Distribution (as of 10-1-56):
Under 20 years of age
15
20 - 29
32
30 - 39
24
40 - 49
26
50 - 59
6
60 - 69
5
Over 70 years of age
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MIDDLEBOROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Henry B. Burkland, Principal
I herewith submit my twenty-ninth report as Principal of the Junior High School in Middleboro.
From January to August, 1956, the Junior High School was housed in Memorial High School as an afternoon "platoon", known as the Bates School Unit, which completed two full school years of the arrangement, arrived at after the disastrous Bates School fire.
July and August were spent in packing and making an inventory of all materials to be moved to the new Middleborough Junior High School. The faculty members gave valuable help in this project, as well as in working out plans and programs for the new building.
After a delay due to undelivered equipment, the new building opened on September 19 with 542 pupils and nineteen teachers. On the faculty, in addition to the teachers who moved with the Unit, were
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three transferred from other schools within the town. They were Mrs. Myra A. Shaw from Pratt Free School; Mrs. Rose A. Sweeney from West Side School; and Miss E. Fen Carpenter from West Side School. New teachers included Franklin E. James, teacher of civic education. He came to our system from Silver Lake Regional High School. A graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers' College, he is now working for his Master's degree. Also new was Miss Clare L. Hanrahan, a graduate of Stonehill College, with a year's teaching experience on Long Island, to teach social studies, grade 6. She is now working on her Master's degree. Mr. A. John Livingston, a graduate of Springfield College and the University of Vermont, became a teacher in health education and science, while Mrs. Mildred E. Stearns, a teacher of wide experience in the schools of Massachusetts and Connecticut, was ob- tained for the important position in English, grade 8. She holds a Mas- ter's degree in Education. Harry I. Pickering, a graduate of Boston State Teachers' College, with a year's teaching experience in the Chelsea schools, was fortunately found to head the Industrial Arts work, and Stanley G. Maxwell, a graduate of Curry College, and a teacher with experience in both private and public schools, became librarian and teacher of literature. Miss Anne M. Kelleher, who grad- uated from Emmanuel College with a major in history, was placed in social studies, grade 8, and Mr. Carver H. Mann, a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Art, was assigned to teach Art Education in the new building. Mrs. Hilda J. Buck, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, and the winner of the highest award possible in State 4-H County Extension work, was hired for the newly created position of teaching of homemaking. Mrs. Catherine C. Carr was transferred from grade 6 to the newly created Junior Practical Arts course. Mrs. Elsie I. Wheeler was engaged as the new school secretary.
The re-organization of the new Junior High School is indeed a challenge to faculty, pupils and the administration. The opening of an outstanding cafeteria, managed by Mrs. Arleen Stevens and assisted by Mrs. Geraldine Wilbur and Mrs. Madeline Dill, added greatly to the comfort of all concerned. A number of interested citizens have assisted in the activity program and at assemblies.
The present enrollment of the school is 545, broken down as fol- lows:
Junior Practical Arts 18
Grade Six 149
Grade Seven 197
Grade Eight 181
All rooms are now fully equipped with the exception of the Music Room and the teacher's rooms.
All activities of the school have been carried on while awaiting certain furnishings, and much credit is due to members of the faculty for carrying on a normal program in spite of inconveniences.
Open House, under the direction of the School Building Committee, was held on Sunday, November 25, from 2 to 5 P.M. 1022 guests visited the building and registered. On the next evening the first Parent- Teacher Association meeting was held with 232 present. The building has been visited daily with an average of eight visitors.
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WEST SIDE SCHOOL
Louis J. Rando, Principal School Organization
Grade
No. of Pupils
Teacher
1
27
S. E. Matheson
2
22
F. K. Churbuck
3
32
M. E. Peck
4
33
D. P. Orr
5
35
A. L. MacArthur
5
35
V. P. Sullivan
5
36
E. M. Falk
6
25
L. J. Rando (A.M.)
L. M. Boutin (P.M.)
I herewith submit my annual report as Principal of the West Side School:
The West Side School is composed of eight classrooms with a seat- ing capacity of thirty-two pupils per classroom. The main building is of wooden construction, consisting of four classrooms, two main corridors, a large basement and attic. In the basement are housed two toilet rooms and the heating systems for the main building and the new annex.
The annex is composed of four classrooms; the construction is of cinder block. There are two toilet rooms, a faculty room, a janitor's closet, and a large corridor. The annex has proven to be serviceable and adequate in meeting the modern trend in education.
On the whole, the general condition of the school is good. Many improvements have been made to the older section such as new floors installed in two classrooms, the painting of all classrooms and corridors in this section, have greatly improved the building. The exterior of the building in various areas has started to "peel" and will in the near future need painting. The interior and exterior of the new annex are in good condition and show very little wear in comparison to the years it has been in use.
For the school year September 1955 to June 1956 the three di- visions of grade six operated on a departmental basis. At the start of the school year, September 1956, the departmental type of work at the school was dropped. Two divisions of grade six pupils were transferred to the Junior High School; two divisions of grade five were sent to replace the sixth grades transferred.
During the summer of 1956 three teachers left West Side School. Mrs. Rose A. Sweeney and Miss E. Fen Carpenter were transferred to the Middleborough Junior High School. Mrs. Mary R. Hammond retired. Mrs. Hammond taught grade four and served faithfully for over thirty years. She served as principal and assistant principal for many years.
Mrs. Doris P. Orr was appointed to fill her vacancy in grade four. Miss Leah M. Boutin was transferred to West Side School to serve as
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a grade six teacher for the afternoon sessions. Miss Boutin is the Remedial Reading teacher for the Town, doing most of that work in the morning. Most of her morning work is concentrated in grades three and four. Mr. Edward M. Falk was assigned to a grade five division; formerly a teacher of Social Studies in grade six.
The two new teachers appointed to the West Side School faculty are Miss A. Louise MacArthur and Mr. Vincent P. Sullivan.
Miss MacArthur graduated from Bates College in 1945 with an A.B. degree, received an Ed.M. from Bridgewater State Teachers College in 1952. Miss MacArthur has had varied experience, having taught in Brockton, Avon, and many foreign countries. She has spent one year in Tokyo, Japan; one year in Asmara, Eritrea; and one year in Giessen, Germany and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Miss MacArthur has a total of eight years of experience in teaching.
Mr. Vincent P. Sullivan is a graduate of Quincy High School, class of 1952, also a graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers College, class of 1956, with a B.S. in Ed. degree. While at college he served as cir- culation manager for the school paper, participated for three years in the intramurals program, was a member of the cast in three school productions. During his junior year at the college, Mr. Sullivan trained at the training school, doing most of his work in grade five. As a senior, he trained for eight weeks at the Quincy Point Junior High School, training mostly in grades seven and nine.
During the summer of 1956 the last transfer of personnel took place. Mr. George Rogers, custodian, was transferred to the Middle- borough Junior High School. Mr. Samuel Whitehead, assistant cus- todian at the Memorial High School, replaced Mr. Rogers.
The Junior Red Cross is one of the major activities within the school. In grades five and six a weekly meeting is held. The meeting is integrated into the opening exercises, usually on a Friday morning. In grades one through four the meeting is held in the afternoon and is combined with an assembly.
The West Side P.T.A. is an active parent-teacher group. The membership in this organization consists of over one hundred mem- bers. The P.T.A. has been instrumental in the purchase of visual aid equipment. Since its beginning, they have purchased a Science Kit, a Tape Recorder and Moving Picture Machine. The P.T.A. has set up an Athletic Fund and has purchased all of our playground equipment for the last three years. The organization contributed annually fifty dollars to the Christmas Party at the school.
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SCHOOL STREET SCHOOL
Edward W. Sawicki, Principal School Organization
Grade
No. of Pupils
Teacher
4
36
A. L. Washburn
4
35
R. Maley
4
34
L. G. Standish
4
34
E. A. Cahoon
4
33
E. M. Spooner
5
33
H. D. Robbins
5
34
C. E. Valine
5
34
E. W. Sawicki
A. G. Austin
I herewith submit my annual report as Principal of the School Street School.
With the classroom teacher being the lifeblood of the elementary school, I think it fitting to begin by mentioning our faculty changes during this past year. We were extremely saddened by the loss of Miss M. Alice Jones, who passed away in May, 1956. Miss Jones was a beloved and popular teacher at School Street School for 30 years. Her extensive travels made it possible for her pupils to travel the globe vicariously in a most enlightened manner. One could easily sense that Miss Jones loved to teach. Her classes in geography, music and English exhibited a vitality of honest enthusiasm. Miss Jones will be remembered for many, many years for her vibrant personality, and her rich contributions made to the pupils in her charge.
Miss Edith Frost's prolonged illness has necessitated in her taking a year's leave of absence. Mrs. Helen D. Robbins of Archer Court substituted for Miss Frost in grade 5 from the opening of school until November. On November 8 she was appointed as a permanent teacher. Mrs. Robbins is a graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers College, where she received a B.S. in Education. Before substituting in the Middleboro system, and also tutoring at the high school during the last two years Mrs. Robbins taught in Belchertown, Northfield, Way- land and Hingham.
Mr. Charles E. Valine is also a new regular teacher of grade 5 at School Street School. Mr. Valine is a native of Scituate and a 1956 graduate of the Bridgewater State Teachers College. He did practice teaching in grade 3 at the Martha Brunell School in Bridgewater and also at the Whitman Junior High School.
Since September Miss Leah M. Boutin has assumed the position of remedial reading teacher in the elementary grades and part-time teacher at West Side School. Mrs. Lillian G. Standish was appointed a teacher of grade 4 to fill Miss Boutin's vacancy as of September, 1956. Mrs. Standish received her B.S. in Education degree from the Bridgewater State Teachers College in 1934. She taught at Norwalk, Connecticut, and was music supervisor at Darien, Connecticut for 81/2 years. Immediately prior to coming to Middleboro Mrs. Standish taught grade 6 at Kingston, Mass.
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Academically, the prescribed courses of study of grades 4 and 5, are being effectively pursued. The grading situation has made for an unique teaching possibility. Grade 4 pupils are divided into five ability groups and it has been possible under our present arrangement to devote one hour each day to reading instruction at a level which the pupil's ability establishes. We have developed this system over the last three years. This year it has been extended even a step further. Miss Leah Boutin, remedial reading teacher, is at School Street School from 10:45 to 11:45 A.M. four days a week to diagnose reading diffi- culties and give additional help in teaching reading as it may be needed.
Visual education as a part of the instructional program is employed extensively. A monthly systematized film program is in operation. The films are rented through the Boston University School of Educa- tion and are usually in correlation with some phase of the social studies subjects in either grade 4 or 5. Too, filmstrips are available to enhance the classroom instruction in many fields. Pupil participa- tion is encouraged in the learning process and a great deal is obtained from pupil planned and contributed exhibits and table displays on rub- ber, plastics, hobbies, pioneers and other geographical and historical topics.
Perhaps unknown to many, the instrumental instructional pro- gram, under the direction of Mr. Luther Churchill, has developed to extensive proportions at School Street School. Some type of instru- mental lessons, either individual or group, are being given every day. The number of pupils and the various types of instruments have neces- sitated Wednesday, Thursday and Friday noons being devoted to this instruction. Miss Dorothy Ferry and Mr. Luther Churchill, Jr. assist Mr. Churchill in this work.
We are constantly on the alert for the best parent-teacher rela- tionships. In addition to the quarterly report card, a progress report system is in operation for pupils having academic difficulty. Too, School Street School is a member of the very active Parent-Teacher Association making for a better understanding between the home and the school. Two types of meetings have been introduced which have proven popular with the parents. In November we have an Open House Day in the afternoon, and a similar program in an evening meeting is held in January, being designated as Parents' Visiting Night.
Specific physical changes in the building have been decided im- provements, both from a health viewpoint and also making for pleasant surroundings conducive to learning. Much needed plumbing in both girls' and boys' toilets was replaced last year. School Street School was the last large central school to be converted to oil, and this is the second winter that we are operating under the convenience of this uniform type of heating. Too, this past summer the entire interior of the building was painted to make School Street School a clean and beautiful building, well-suited to fill the educational needs of the pupils.
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FLORA M. CLARK SCHOOL
Raye F. Guidaboni, Principal
School Organization
Grade
No. of Pupils
Teacher
1 2
24
H. B. Blanchard
31
R. F. Guidaboni
I herewith submit my annual report as Principal of the Flora M. Clark School.
The total enrollment has been 55 pupils.
The Flora M. Clark School has been maintained in excellent con- dition. New heater, plumbing and floors have been installed and the comfort of the children has been greatly enhanced. New pastel colors on the walls have aided the lighting of the rooms and also have created a homelike atmosphere for the pupils. Dome silencers have been placed on the furniture in Room I, making for a quieter and more orderly atmosphere. Also, our pianos have been put in a usable condition.
Miss Barbara A. Tripp resigned as teacher of Grade 1 in June, 1956 to be married. She is now teaching in Brockton. Mrs. Harriet Blanchard of Bridgewater, an experienced teacher, was elected to re- place her. Mrs. Blanchard began her duties in September, 1956.
This year we have made an effort to replace our old method of teaching spelling by the Scott, Foresman idea of combining language, spelling and writing. The results have been most gratifying. Oral English has improved and the written spelling has taken on a new value in its relation to written expression. At the close of the third marking period "McKee's Phonetic Skills", a form of diagnostic test, was given to Grades 1 and 2. The results of this test provided the basis for the remedial work in phonetics.
With the addition of units in natural science our curriculum for the year seemed most adequate and conclusive.
I cannot conclude my report without expressing my thanks to our Parent-Teacher Association for the wonderful help and interest it has taken in the activities of our school. Under the leadership of our pres- idents, Mrs. John Dunn and Mrs. Eugene Briggs, numerous holiday parties have been prepared for our children, as well as pre-school tots. At the close of the year in June of 1956 a tea and social hour was given for new mothers and the incoming Grade 1. The outstanding cooperation of the Flora M. Clark Parent Teacher Association is most gratefully acknowledged.
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WASHBURN UNIT SCHOOL
Robert W. Gross, Principal School Organization
Grade
No. of Pupils
Teacher
3
28
M. G. Martin
3
28
N. L. Bernacchio
3
27
C. A. Chaplain
3
26
K. M. Mclaughlin
3
30
R. W. Gross
Herewith is presented my first annual report as Principal of the Washburn Unit School.
The Washburn Unit now houses five elementary classrooms with a faculty composed of five members. At present 139 third grade pupils are attending the school. The faculty includes three teachers that have served the school for several years; Mrs. Meredith Martin, Mrs. Kath- ryn Mclaughlin, Miss Carol Chaplain; and two new members; Miss Nancy Bernacchio and Mr. Robert W. Gross.
Miss Bernacchio is a native of Taunton, Mass. She is a graduate of Taunton High School and of Bridgewater State Teachers College, where she received the degree of B. S. in Education in June, 1956. Miss Bernacchio replaces Ruth A. Cushing, who resigned to be mar- ried.
Mr. Gross replaced Mrs. Naomi Simon White, the former principal, who is now making her home in East Sandwich, Mass. Mr. Gross is a native of Middleboro, a graduate of Memorial High School. He received his B.S. in Education from Boston University School of Education in 1950 and his Master's from Bridgewater State Teachers College in 1955. Mr. Gross taught for the past six years in the Bates Junior High School.
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