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Minnie V. Wills
Ellen E. Shaw
Transferred from the Cafeteria staff (part- time), Memorial High School to the Cafe- teria staff (part-time), Union Street School Transferred from part-time to regular Cafeteria Staff, Middleborough Junior High School
Joanne N. Cabral
Transferred from part-time (Cafeteria staff), Mayflower School to regular Cafe- teria staff, Mayflower Consolidation (In- cludes Union Street School)
Leave of Absence
Hilda J. Buck, commenced January 1, 1959; terminated July 1, 1959 Alice G. Austin, commenced March 31, 1959; terminated April 27, 1959
Teacher Withdrawals:
Luther Churchill, June 30, 1959 (Retired) Samuel Deich, August 1, 1959 M. Christiana Gates, April 3, 1959 Barbara A. Young, June 30, 1959 Richard R. Ostlund, June 30, 1959 Martinia K. Donahue, June 30, 1959 (Retired) Carver H. Mann, June 30, 1959 Anne M. Kelleher, June 30, 1959 Barry M. Moriarty, June 30, 1959 Ann M. Callan, June 30, 1959 Charles E. Valine, June 30, 1959 Frances P. Hinckley, June 30, 1959 Mildred K. Bowman, June 28, 1959 (Deceased)
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Mason P. Wakstein, June 30, 1959 John E. Kearney, June 30, 1959 Elinore S. Stewart, August 1, 1959 (Retired)
Other Personnel Withdrawals:
Geraldine W. O'Brien, Cafeteria Staff, Middleborough Junior High, August 6, 1959
Brenda L. Kazlauski, Assistant Clerk, Middleborough Junior High, May 1, 1959 Madeline D. Davis, Cafeteria Staff (part-time), Middleborough Junior High, March 17, 1959
Lawrence Huntley, Custodian (part-time) Plymouth St. School, April 17, 1959
Teacher Appointments :
Eunice M. Sherman, Vocal Music, All Schools
Stanley Kruszyna, Principal, Memorial High School
Jean S. Parker, Memorial High School
John C. Walton, Memorial High School
Joseph S. Antone, Assistant Coach of Basketball, Memorial High School (Previously in our system)
Franklin E. James, Coach of Tennis and Cross Country, Memorial High School (Previously in our system)
John E. Barry, Middleborough Junior High School
Carolyn A. Holmes, Middleborough Junior High School
Harold M. Gay, Middleborough Junior High School David W. Pottier, Middleborough Junior High School Pauline M. Cleary, Mayflower School Muriel R. Darling, Mayflower School Karen S. Kyrouz, Mayflower School Edward J. Rourke, Mayflower School
Cornelia E. Coyle, Union Street School Mary F. O'Connell, Union Street School
William J. Browne, Pratt Free School
Patricia A. Murphy, Pratt Free School
Other Personnel Appointments
Edythe M. Dunlea, Part-time Cafeteria Staff, Memorial High School Winona J. Harrison, Part-time Cafeteria Staff, Middleborough Junior High School Elizabeth R. Kinsman, Part-time Cafeteria Staff, Union Street School Lawrence Holmes, Part-time Custodian, Plymouth Street School
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DIVISION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Stanley Kruszyna, Principal
Organization
Grade
Number
XII
116
XI
132
X
183
IX
176
In reporting the work of the High School for the year 1959, I should like to call attention to the fact that most of this report is based upon developments since September 1, when I came to Middleboro as Principal of the Memorial High School.
Perhaps the most significant development in the High School pro- gram for 1959 was the inauguration of a seven-period day. Under the previous plan of six periods plus a daily activity period, approximately an hour of every school day was given to extra-curricular activities in which only one-fourth to one-third of the student body participated. The majority of the students remained in home rooms for "study". The pres- ent schedule of seven class periods automatically provides extra time for school subjects and gives the student more flexibility in his choice of electives. Moreover, a program which schedules extra-curricular activities outside the regular school day is destined to profit academically without loss to its other activities. This has been proved in many schools in sev- eral States where high school principals' associations are engaging in a so-called war on educational time-killer activities that cut into classroom time.
As the seven-period day is new this year, several changes and ad- justments for next year are already apparent. It is impossible at this time, however, to give more than a glimpse into the final ajustments to be made since the program is still under study and final plans are as yet incomplete. One of the promising proposals is an increase in class time allotted to the study of English. The possibilities of strengthening the course of study in this area are at once apparent. There are numerous other considerations in developing more fully the seven-period day. Some of these involve the offering of courses in art, music, shop, and home economics to all the students, and the addition of such courses as public speaking, health and hygiene, a chef's course for boys, and others. These matters are under consideration and specific recommendations will be made to the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee.
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The guidance program has been strengthened by increasing the time given counselors for guidance and by the organization of a new central guidance library where a wealth of educational and vocational guidance information is made available to all students. In making guidance a per- sonal and individual matter, counselors are bringing the home and school into close contact. This helps greatly in getting young people and their parents to consider course choices carefully and in stimulating pupils to work according to their individual potentialities. We anticipate that the help of the counselors will be invaluable during the winter and spring terms when pupils are choosing their electives for next year.
That the work on the college preparatory courses continues to func- tion well is attested to by the success Memorial High School graduates are attaining in universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher learning. A glimpse at the follow-up results for any recent graduating class will show that Middleboro gradates enter and succeed in the best uni- versities in the country. The potential college student at Memorial High School who is serious-minded will find himself adequately prepared to meet the competition of college students entering from other high schools. We have every reason to expect our graduates will continue to uphold the school's reputation.
After two years of experimentation, the senior history class has been changed from Modern European History to a Modern World History course with units on the Middle East and Asia in addition to Europe. The text is enriched with lectures and outside readings on philosophies, eco- nomics, and social conditions that help students understand the back- ground of the current news of the world. This is truly a course on the college preparatory level and helps seniors develop techniques of study and research as well as transmitting to them a knowledge of history from 1815 to the present.
Since most of the pupils enrolled in business education go directly into employment after graduation, the school is making every effort to give the students training that will best fit them for employment. Ob- viously it is not possible to give specialized training for every type of work, but we are constantly trying to give a type of instruction beneficial to all.
During the past year an adding machine, an electric typewriter, and a dictaphone were added to the business machines equipment. The teacher and various sales representatives have arranged for demonstrations of other machines. In this way pupils become acquainted with many types of machines in use in the business world.
The Business Education Bank is an important factor both from the point of view of the school and that of providing practical experience for students. The bank handles all funds pertaining to club and class activi- ties, cafeteria, school insurance, and the like. Approximately $40,000 yearly is handled through this arrangement.
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The Business Education Department assumes responsibility for all supplies used in the school. This includes assembling orders, filing requi- sitions with the high school office, taking inventory, and delivering weekly supplies to individual teachers. In this way the business education office fills an important function in the operation of the school and also provides realistic training for the student.
The music department continues to maintain its high standards. The a cappella choir performed at many community functions as it has in the past. This year Christmas carol singing by the choir and glee club was enjoyed by the whole school as the procession of carolers moved through the corridors of the building. The band and the orchestra also continue to perform in accordance with their traditionally high standards. New uniforms were purchased, adding to the appearance and spirit of the marchers in athletic and community appearances. A new group was formed with the organization of a symphonic band, meeting' one period weekly.
Welding has been added to the industrial arts program this year. This brings the number of activities offered to four: woodworking, metal work, automobile mechanics, and welding. No sequential course of study can be developed, however, until such time as the physical facilities of the shops are complete enough to relieve instructors from the necessity of building and setting up shop equipment.
Enrollment in courses in homemaking is low due in large measure, undoubtedly, to restricting these courses to girls who choose home eco- nomics as a major elective. To provide for wider student participation and to make fuller use of facilities, it would seem logical and wise to think in terms of providing a two-period per week elective in this subject for any girl who desires it.
The art department holds a position of esteem among the student body of the school. It is gratifying to see that fine arts are not considered activities for only the gifted few but for all to appreciate, to enjoy, and to use in our everyday existence. The comparatively large number of pupils enrolled in these courses take great pride in their work and the students as a whole give every indication of appreciating the work done.
The Honor Society, Silver M, the Student Council, and our various clubs are vigorous and add much to the morale of the student body. We are justly proud of the efforts of our young people in activities such as the candy sale for the benefit of the local hospital, for conducting the annual school census, and for the many other services they have provided their school and their community.
Considering the distances pupils must travel and the difficulties of transportation, our attendance record is quite satisfactory. Contact with the homes and cooperation of parents and those concerned with bus transportation have made this possible.
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The self-evaluation study of the High School under the auspices of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools is nearly complete. Early in January preparation will begin for the arrival of the visiting evaluation team of educators on March 15. It will be the task of this group to consider the self-evaluation by the local school staff and to make recommendations growing out of their deliberations.
The general condition of the physical plant is quite good. There are four or five areas, however, where renovations and improvements are needed. It is not the function of this report to make recommendations concerning these improvements nor to list them in order of importance. It is, rather, a reporting of conditions which militate against the attain- ment of a sound, first-class secondary school program.
The heating system needs to be zoned so that all rooms may be properly heated and ventilated. At present, several rooms on the north side of the building cannot be used on extremely cold days while other rooms are unbearably hot. Good classroom work cannot be accomplished under present conditions.
The girls' physical education locker and shower room facilities are badly in need of improvement. Basic rules of health and personal hygiene are constantly being violated because of the inadequacy of present facilities.
The science rooms (physics, chemistry, and biology) are very much in need of renovation and refurnishing with modern equipment. In this day when so much emphasis is given to science education, it is most difficult to give students an adequate background with the limited facilities at hand.
Guidance has come to be an integral part of our educational process. Here again, unless proper facilities are provided, we accomplish only a small fraction of what we can and should do. There is need in our high school for a central guidance room with, as a minimum, counseling cubi- cles for each counselor, a combination reception and reference area, and a telephone connection.
The custodial staff has done an excellent piece of work in cleaning the building and in re-surfacing floors and stairways. Custodial pride of this kind deserves high praise.
The school cafeteria operates smoothly and efficiently. By lengthen- ing two of the three lunch periods by two minutes each and through the special efforts of the cafeteria staff, no student need find himself unable to eat his lunch in the time allotted. Two weeks after the opening of the school in September, the lunch schedule was advanced from 12:00 to 11:10; it now ends at 12:20 instead of 1:00 o'clock. This change pro- vides for a more logical time for lunch during the school day.
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In closing this report, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all for their help and cooperation during and since my period of orienta- tion to the Middleboro Public Schools.
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
TABLE A Total Enrollment
Carver
Boys
Girls
Total
Seniors
1
58
58
116
Juniors
1
58
74
132
Sophomores
15
87
96
183
Freshmen
22
96
80
176
39
299
308
607
TABLE B Graduating Classes 1955-1959
Class
Boys
Girls
Total
1955
51
57
108
1956
44
63
107
1957
39
69
108
1958
43
73
116
1959
39
73
112
TABLE C
Class
Number in
Class
Number going
to College
Number going to
Junior College
Number in
other Schools
Total continuing
Study
Per Cent.
1955
108
30
27
57
52.7
1956
107
29
23
52
48.5
1957
108
23
23
46
42.5
1958
116
30
20
50
43.1
1959
112
26
2
27
55
49.1
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TABLE D Schools entered by graduates of Class of 1959
Colleges
Boys
Girls
Total
Bates College
2
Bridgewater State Teachers College
4
Brown University
1
Eastern Nazarene College
1
Geneva College
1
Harvard University
1
Lowell State Teachers College
2
Massachusetts School of Art
1
1
New Bedford Institute of Technology
1
1
Northeastern University
2
Rhode Island School of Design
1
Trinity College (Vermont)
1
University of Bridgeport
1
3
University of New Hampshire
1
Wellesley College
1
26
Junior Colleges
Boston University Junior College
1
Fisher Junior College
1
2
Other Schools
Bay State Academy
2
Bentley School of Accounting
3
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
1
Brockton School of Beauty Culture
2
Burdett College
2
1
Cape Cod Hospital School of Nursing
1
Chandler School for Women
1
Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing
1
Kinyon Business College
2
Quincy Hospital School of Nursing
1
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
1
Stockbridge School of Agriculture
1
Sturdy Hospital School of Nursing Swain School of Design
3
Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing
2
Union Hospital School of Nursing
1
Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture
1
27
55
1
University of Massachusetts
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
CLASS OF 1959
William Charles Allan III Cynthia Agnes Ashley
* Ardith Louise Austin Linda Lois Austin Cynthia Anne Becker Beverly Ann Beckman Sally Lee Benson Delores Marie Bernier Bonnie Laura Blais Carolyn Joyce Blouin
*JAMES MILLAR BONNAR III Joan Edith Boothman Carol Ann Briggs Joanne Mary Burke Dianna Waleen Burrell
*LINDORA ANN CABRAL Patricia Carey Beverly Ann Caswell
*MAUREEN ELIZABETH CHASE Linda Lee Clark Robert Atwood Clark III
Paul Francis Condon
Richard Francis DeMoranville Robert Henry Derosier Leon Bruce DesRosiers Stephen Dexter Dinsmore
*DEANNE EMILY DONNER Fanny Douzanis George Henry Dubord, Jr. Audrey Lee Duell Patricia Ann Dunham
*SUSAN MARY EDGERLY
* Lois Anne Erickson *Sandra Jean Erickson Stuart Hemingway Flanders, Jr.
*Ruthann Flynn David Kenneth Fontaine Roland Anthony Gangone Carol Gerrior Jeanne Audrie Goodreau Sandra Pearl Grant Carol Lois Gray Robert Allan Guidaboni
David Kendrick Guilford
*Greta Marquand Hale
*June Evelyn Hall Lynda Ann Hall David Leroy Hanson Darragh Eugene Harlow, Jr. John Edward Harris
Helyn Phebe Hathaway Patricia Ann Hathaway
Robert William Hogan Diane Jennie Jesse Mary Gertrude King Sandra Ann Leach
*Karla Hanna Lehtomaa
*Frank Richard Leo
*Joan Georgine Leonardo Edwin Ernest Lizotte James William Longworth Judith Isabelle MacLean Pamela Elvira Mattie Dolores Joan Mattos
*Linda Belle McCallum John David McCulloch
* Kathleen Christine McDonald Dennis Michael McGunagle
ĮMADELYN JEAN MEDEIROS James Orlando Meleo
*Jean Claire Morgan Janice Louise Newcomb Donna Claire Newton
¡BARBARA GLADYS OLIVER Alfred Luther Ortelt Francis Carl Otto Roy Allen Parker Cathryn Ann Parry
*Rebecca Ellen Peabody *Jeanne Ellen Perkins
* Kathleen Sarah Perkins Ross Joseph Perry Janice Elizabeth Pierce Bette Louise Pitts Chester Garfield Pittsley Georgene Suzanne Pohlman James Ernest Pollard, Jr.
Rosemary Powers Ardis Shaw Reynolds Thomas Charles Richards
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Karol Ann Robbins
*NANCY ANN ROBINSON
*PATRICIA ANN ROGERS Robert Rubeski Richard Ryder
*ATHAN SAVAS Albert Nelson Sears Ellen Marie Shurtleff Shirley Ann Small
"Gale Rosalie Starr *John Rosa Swartz David Edward Thompson Nancy May Tomkiewicz Mary Jane Travis John Frederick Tubman
Llewella Edith Vickery
*MARGERY ELIZABETH WASHBURN
Gloria Jeannette Weston
Donald Alfred White
Elizabeth Ann Whitehead Virginia Dorothy Wholan *Judith Ann Wilcox
៛ Valedictorian
# Salutatorian
National Honor Society Names in Capitals rank in upper tenth of class
FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Class of 1959
Graduates, 114
Attending Schools and Colleges
No. of Pupils Percent of Class (114)
Degree Granting Colleges
26
22.8%
Secretarial and Business Colleges
9
7.9
Nurse Training Schools
9
7.9
2
1.7
Professional and Technical Schools
9
7.9
55
48.2
Regularly Employed
(1) General Clerical
9
(2) Business Machine Operator
1
(3) Telephone Operator
1
(4) Store - Sales - Supply
7
(5) Dairy
1
(6) Waitress
2
(7) Landscaping
1
(8) Mason Apprentice
1
(9) Trade or Industrial Worker
22
Armed Services Married
8
7.0
6
5.3
114
100.00%
Junior Colleges
45
39.5
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Attending Schools and Colleges
Full Time
Boys
Girls
Total
Four-year degree granting colleges
7
19
26
Secretarial and Business Schools
5
4
9
Nurse Training Schools
0
9
9
Junior Colleges
1
1
2
Professional and Technical Schools
1
8
9
Working Full Time
19
26
45
Military Services
8
0
8
Married
0
6
6
41
73
114
ADULT EVENING SCHOOL - MIDDLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Middleboro Public Schools
Stanley Kruszyna, Director
The Adult Evening School of the Middleboro Public Schools opened on October 7th with a total registration of 151. A new course, Introduc- tion to Russian, was received with enthusiasm and proved to be of con- siderable interest to townspeople at the demonstration staged at Egger's store during Education Week in November.
The following table shows the organization of classes in operation:
Course
Enrollment
Instructor
Sewing for Beginners
22
Gladys Stevens
Advanced Sewing
21
Gladys Stevens
Adult Civic Education (Learning to speak and write)
13
Wilrene F. Card
Introduction to Russian
21
John E. Sullivan
Fussiness Education (Typewriting, Bookkeeping)
32
Evelyn L. Banta
Advanced General Mathematics
13
Albert F. Soule, Jr.
Woodworking
29
Harry I. Pickering
Adults of the community are invited to contact the School Depart- ment concerning evening courses which they would like to see initiated. Every effort will be made to offer any course in which sufficient interest is shown to form a class.
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MIDDLEBOROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Henry B. Burkland, Principal
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Grade
Number of Pupils
Number of Divisions
8
193
6
7
215
7
6
128
4
Junior Practical Arts
13
1
Total
549
MARTINIA K. DONAHUE
Miss Donahue ended last June fifty years of service to the Town of Middleboro as a teacher in its Schools. Born in Medford, she moved to Plymouth, where she attended the grade schools until Grade 9, when she moved to Middleboro.
Miss Donahue taught at the Fall Brook School; School Street School; Bates School; and the Middleborough Junior High School. When subject fields became departmental, her subject fields were English and Music. A graduate of the Middleboro Teachers' Training' Class, Miss Donahue also holds a Music Certificate from Boston University, and over the years took many Harvard - Boston University Extension Courses and courses at Bridgewater State Teachers' College. In her fifty years of teaching she saw many changes and transitions.
Her life in Middleboro has been divided between service to her school duties and to her Church, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic, where since 1910 she has been Sacristan. Her extreme loyalty to both has been appre- ciated by school officials and the Clergy. Her record of attendance over the fifty years is almost unbelieveable. With the exception of one short leave of absence, she was absent only nine days in the fifty years.
Miss Donahue and I first worked together at School Street School as fellow-teachers: we moved together to Bates School, lived through the two "platoon years" at Memorial High School, and finally moved together to our beautiful new Junior High School. Through these thirty-four years together we became close personal friends as well as professional asso- ciates. In this friendship the same loyalty, for which she is noted, has always been present.
- H.B.B.
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTS
A number of curriculum changes have been made in the past year:
(a) GENERAL SCIENCE: The number of periods of General Sci- ence was increased from two to three periods per week in Grade Seven, and from three to four periods a week in Grade Eight. Although this was done by the sacrifice of the weekly activity period in those two grades, it was a step forward in the emphasis upon General Science sug- gested by both the State and Federal Departments of Education.
(b) ELEMENTARY CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH: Two after school classes have been established in Grade Seven. It is noteworthy that these two classes meet with Mrs. Sanborn and Miss Rourke every Tuesday and Thursday after regular school hours. Citizens who observed the demonstration lesson Education Week have been most enthusiastic in their praise.
(c) KRAUS-WEBBER PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST: Given to all boys in Grades 7 and 8 by Coach Denton under the sponsorship of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. This test proved very interesting in that from it Mr. Denton gained an indication of the type of exercise the various boys needed.
(d) CURRICULUM COMMITTEES: Each member of the Faculty during the year is serving on a curriculum committee in some subject field, as a revision is made every two years on the matter of materials to be included and materials to be dropped. In addition to these com- mittees a number of teachers are serving on all-town committees for revisions of subject fields throughout the system, so that a more co- ordinated plan may be followed.
(e) AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS: A series of related motion pictures to correlate with the sixth grade introduction to Civics has been arranged for a two year period with Messrs. Barry and Pottier in charge. Film- slide libraries in various subject fields have been added to, and the trusty Bulletin Board aid in both subject and seasonal presentations has been improved and made more effective by both pupils and teachers.
(f) SPORTS PROGRAM AND PLAY DAY: A comprehensive out- line on seasonal sports has been outlined by Miss Carpenter and Mr. Den- ton under the direction of Mr. Battis and the Superintendent of Schools. Play Day was resumed last May, and the results of splendid instruction was most evident to all visitors.
(g) ASSEMBLIES: The past two years have found a revitaliza- tion of the Assembly Program. The assembly series is not just to en- tertain - it is to improve speech, poise, and understandings. Coopera- tive endeavor by faculty committees has added to the effectiveness of these weekly programs. More parents have visited them than ever before.
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(h) GRADE SOCIALS AND PARTIES: Here again social growth is stressed. While it is hoped that all children have a "good time," the primary purpose is to teach our young people how to mix with others socially. In the seventh and eighth grades these are self-supporting, while the Parent-Teacher Association sponsors the two parties for Grade Six.
(i) TESTING: The school is fortunate to have two experts in the field of Testing: Mrs. Churchill in Standard Testing for groups, and Miss Rourke in individual standard testing. In addition, all teachers give subject tests. The entire testing program has been carefully evaluated, changes made, and improved techniques administered.
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