Town annual report of Rutland 1933-40, Part 38

Author: Rutland, Mass.
Publication date: 1933
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1180


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While it is understood that the small community cannot compete with the city in the matter of teachers' salaries, our Rutland School Committee has consistently taken the position that frequent changes are detrimental to the best interests of the pupils, and has done all that the finances will permit to secure and to hold the best teachers. We have had com- paratively few changes in recent years. There were two in the high and one in the elementary schools this year. Miss Ruth Hasseltine was elected to succeed Miss Vorbeau and Mr. Leon W. Cone, Jr. took the position vacated by Mr. Anderton in the high school. Miss Webber resigned in June to accept a position in Connecticut and Miss Marthajane Mitchell of Worcester was elected for Grade V. Mr. Hempel is on leave of absence for professional study but is under contract to return in September 1941. Mr. Philip Delehanty of Rutland is substituting for Mr. Hempel this year. The plan of granting an opportunity for professional improvement


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to teachers under contract who have demonstrated their worth, has been worked out quite extensively not only in Massachusetts but throughout the country. It is without additional expense to the Town.


At the last joint meeting of the Union it was voted to employ a Supervisor of Music. Miss Elizabeth S. Hagar was appointed for this work and she has made real progress in developing and organizing the music in all the schools. The need for new and supplementary material was quite apparent and with the fine cooperation of the teachers an operetta was presented by the pupils under Miss Hagar's direction. This project was well supported by the public.


The usual conventions and meetings were attended by the teachers. A conference for School Committee members was held in Worcester by the State Department of Education. The schools were visited by the State Supervisors of elemen- tary and high schools. Mr. Mack has written to me as fol- lows; "My general comment upon the conditions at Rutland High School is favorable. I was glad to observe that there is a new laboratory table in the science department and new equipment also in the household arts department. The idea of starting a library is a good one." Mr. Kelsey deserves credit for his planning and careful study of high school needs, and for the progress of the school as shown in his report. He has a fine corps of teachers working with him.


The National Education Association will hold its annual convention in Boston next summer. This will afford our teachers an opportunity to attend the meetings of the largest educational association in the world. We have the excellent record of 100% membership in this as well as in the State Association for a number of years. In April the teachers attended a Vocational Guidance conference under the direction of the State Department of Education. Safety talks were given in the schools and "safety films" shown by a repre- sentative from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Our pupils had a share in the Children's Crusade for Children conducted


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throughout the country. The sum of $79.25 was raised in this Union, and $175,000. in the nation. 518


The reports of the School Physician and School Nurse show what has been done during the year in the interests of the health of our pupils. It is our desire to cooperate in every way with the Town health authorities not only in combatting the spread of contagious diseases but in the entire health program. A number of towns and cities report that their school boards have adopted a regulation requiring chest X-ray examination of teachers when appointed. Many of our teachers took advantage of this service last year when the State Clinic was held at Holden. It would be helpful to have a manual printed outlining the nature and extent of the health services offered, together with suggestions and procedures for teachers and parents.


Miss Wheeler at the Town Library has been very helpful in making the resources of the library available to the pupils. Fourteen honor certificates and sixty-five small certificates were issued to children of Grade VI, representing a total of over six hundred books read. We have added to the high school and room libraries as funds permitted. I would like to have a small appropriation each year for this purpose.


The buildings and equipment are in better conditions than ever and each year shows improvement. The new dupli- cator in the Commercial Dept. has proven a good investment. We would like to have an adding machine and calculator for the business course. I believe a part-time teacher for manual training and mechanical drawing could be found, and these subjects would afford the boys non-academic training that now is confined to the girls in the household arts course. We now have six boys and one girl in Trade School. Practical arts courses, exploratory in nature, would be valuable in any attempts at guidance, serving to discover future interests and occupations.


It may be of interest to state that the total yearly cost : of schools per pupil in average daily attendance was given


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as $113.69 for the State one year ago, and we estimate $98.70 for Rutland.


Grateful acknowledgement is made of the support of the Committee and the loyal cooperation of the teachers during the year.


Respectfully submitted, JAMES R. CHILDS


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REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL


To the Superintendent of Schools :


During the last few years, considerable progress has been made in improving rooms in the school building and increasing the equipment needed so much in the teaching of such sub- jects as science, home economics, and the commercial studies. This year the science department obtained an excellent lab- oratory table, which, when equipped with a few more chemical supplies and apparatus will increase tremendously the interest in general science, biology, physics, and chemistry and will be one more step in placing our school in a higher niche in the field of secondary education. A refrigerator and dress wardrobe closet was added to the equipment in the home economics room but we still need tables and base units before this department can be called complete. The new duplicating machine in the commercial department has made possible the production of school forms and information material formerly not available and at. the same time students may secure instruction in this type of machine. Two other types of machines, as the adding machine and dictaphone, should be added to our commercial department because many of the office positions in the business concerns of today are open only to those girls who have experience in operating these machines. Since eighty-five to ninety per cent of our students do not go to college, we should improve and develop these three departments to such an extent they will be of practical value to the boys and girls of Rutland.


For the second time in three years, Rutland High School won the Western Worcester County Basketball League's Sportsmanship Trophy. This award speaks volumes for the spirit of our basketball squad.


Special awards presented during commencement last June were as follows :-


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Washington and Franklin medal for excellence in the study of United States History :


Melvin L. Dupont


Legion medal for character and all-around ability :


Charles A. Hatstat, Jr.


Auxiliary medal for character and all-around ability :


M. Alice Prescott


Becker College Key for excellence in the study of com- mercial subjects :


Melvin L. Dupont


I wish to thank all those who have contributed in helping the work of the school.


Respectfully submitted,


EDMUND D. KELSEY


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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC


To the Superintendent of Schools :


In surveying the conditions for the study of music in the elementary grades I found the second, third, seventh and eighth grades without suitable books. Until this situation was remedied it seemed practically impossible to attain the standard in music for these grades.


Consequently the music periods were devoted to work on the operetta, "Tom Sawyer", which was given November twenty-second. The proceeds were sufficient to purchase the desired books.


The theory and sight-reading in music was neglected during this period but I feel that the pupils derived a great benefit: cooperation in the chorus work; independence and self-assurance in soloists; correlation with: 1. an allied art- dramatics and with 2. literature-acquaintance with one of America's outstanding books and writers.


I wish at this time to acknowledge my gratitude to all who so kindly assisted by furnishing costumes and properties for the operetta, and to the appreciative audience. The fine work of the Rhythm Orchestra in the first and second grades should be mentioned.


Supplied with books it is my aim to bring the music up to the levels prescribed by the Music Hour for the various grades.


Nearly the entire enrollment in the High School par- ticipates in the weekly chorus period. The dismissal bell finds the singers ready to start a new song or unwilling to leave one not finished. We are indebted to Miss Sandberg for being our accompanist.


I wish to thank you, the principals, the teachers and pupils for the fine cooperation I have received.


Respectfully submitted,


ELIZABETH S. HAGAR


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE


To the Superintendent of Schools :


The following report covers the health program for the year.


Dr. Bessie Scott, dentist, completed the fourth consecutive dental clinic.


Number examined 183


Number found to be without defects 17


Number receiving treatments at school clinic 99


Number having treatments by family dentists 20


Total receiving State Dental Certificates 106


Again we urge yearly dental care to enable each child to reach maturity with a full set of normal healthy teeth.


The Glidden Clinic was held on September 18, open for the first time to teachers and school personnel. Parents were also admitted of children previously X-rayed.


Skin tests were given 17 children


Children reacting 4


School personnel X-rays 15


Adults and children X-rays 52


In May, 21 pre-school children were vaccinated and examined by Dr. Mayo. Re-examination of suspicious tonsil cases at this time was made. Fourteen children were advised to have tonsil operations. Eleven children attended the school clinic held at Holden Hospital in June. The operations were performed by Dr. Arnold Rice.


Through the local sale of Christmas seals one boy enjoyed the privilege of spending eight weeks at the Sterling Health Camp.


Dr. Mayo completed the annual physical examinations


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in September. Few major defects were found. A marked improvement in general health was evident.


Children have been weighed and measured three times during the year. Cleanliness, posture and health habits are discussed individually at this time.


Diphtheria immunization has been transferred from the State Dept. of Health to the local board. We hope a clinic may be held early next year.


Sanitary inspections have been made each month. Sug- gestions have been made for improvement. The painting of the basements has improved the appearance considerably.


Again we ask the co-operation of parents in reporting cases to the local board. Measles were prevalent. All cases of communicable diseases should be reported to the local board immediately.


We appreciate the financial assistance of the local Red Cross in our dental clinic.


Last month The Farrar Clinic examined and made recom- mendations for one child.


Seventy-one home calls were made during the year. The parents were found to be very co-operative, thus making the connecting link between home and school much stronger.


Ear and eye tests made by the teachers, and re-checked by mechanical methods found few children handicapped by auditory and visual defects.


Much credit must be given to the teachers for their untiring efforts and co-operation in making the school clinics and health program a success.


I sincerely wish to thank everyone who has helped throughout the year to make my work pleasant and effective.


Respectfully submitted,


EVELYN E. CROSSLEY, R. N.


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN


To the Superintendent of Schools:


During the past year I carried out the following activi- ties as School Physician :


In the Spring clinics were held for the preschool children in all schools. An opportunity was given parents at this time to have their preschool children examined and vaccinated.


In September and October all the pupils of each school of the district were given a physical examination. At this time also the buildings were inspected for sanitation. We would suggest better lighting facilities in some of the class- rooms. There is need for a bubbler, soap dispensers and new sinks. The toilet rooms need to be painted and some arrange- ment made for better ventilation. The installation of porcelain equipment and the aluminum paint on the basement walls have made a decided improvement.


We were fortunate last year in not having any major epidemics during the school term. At present there is an epidemic of measles which involves more children than is usual for this disease at this time of the year.


I wish to thank Miss Crossley for her cooperation and valuable assistance in supervising the health program in the schools.


Respectfully submitted.


LEROY E. MAYO. M.D.


School Physician.


ORGANIZATION 1939-1940


School


Teacher


Training


Began Here


High


Edmund D. Kelsey


Mass. State College


Sept. 1927


Martha Sandberg


Simmons


Sept. 1938


Margaret Sears


Salem S. T. C.


Sept. 1931


Miriam Vorbeau


Boston University


Sept. 1939


Eugene F. Anderson


Springfield College


Jan. 1937


Grade


8


Carl H. Hempel


Fitchburg S. T. C.


Sept. 1933


7


Beatrice M. Thibeau


Machias N. S.


Sept. 1933


6 Norma A. Wahlberg


Worcester S. T. C.


Sept. 1939


5


Helen G. Webber


Bridgewater S. T. C.


Sept. 1938


4 Catherine N. Griffin


Fitchburg S. T. C.


Sept. 1924


3 Grace Kerley


Maryville College


Sept. 1939


2


Grace E. Wheeler


Worcester S. T. C.


Sept. 1936


1


Lillian M. Stone


Worcester S. T. C.


Apr. 1929


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ENROLLMENT-FALL TERM, 1940


Grades


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Totals


Boys


18 14 16 17 12 19 21 18 10 8 8 4


165


Girls


11 13 9 6 13 7 15 14 10 6 12 8


124


29 27 25 23 25 26 36 32 20 14 20 12 289


SUMMARY OF REGISTERS-1939-1940


School


Total Mem.


Ave. Mem.


Ave. Atten.


P.C. of Atten.


High 9-12


73


70


67


96


8


23


22


21


95


7


35


34


33


96


6


36


34


33


95


5


30


28


27


97


4


27


25


24


95


3


24


22


20


94


2


29


24


23


95


1


29


27


25


93


Totals


306


286


273


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REGISTRATION OF MINORS


October 1, 1940


Number of Children in Rutland


Boys


Girls


Total


Between 5 and 7 years of age


26


24


50


Between 7 and 16 years of age


129


92


221


Totals


155


116


271


ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST


First Prizes : Robert Talbot. John Griffin.


Second Prize : Florence Grenier


Honorable Mention : Lillian Luukko. Joseph Thomas


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GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1940


Edwin Carlson


Nina E. Alexandrov


Thomas H. Connor


Claire Benoit


Angelo DeLuca


Barbara Bulfinch


Earl V. McCann


Jean Davis


Charles J. McDonald


Irene DeLuca


Chester T. Oliver


Doris Donaldson


William Sarkisian


Martha L. Luukko


Robert Talbot


Phyllis E. Paddock


Carroll A. Turner


Elizabeth J. Turner


John J. Young


June D. Weller


Russell R. Yokley


HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES June, 1940


Milton Joseph Bigelow *Leo Charles Brooks


*Charles Alfred Hatstat, Jr. *Florence C. Heppenstall Elfreda May Johnson


Robert Miller Bulfinch Mary Calaireo


Charles Dexter Marsh


Ozmer Frank Calaireo


*John O'Connor McGann


Robert S. Donaldson


Foster Van Mosher *Stanley Peter Powers


Melvin Loredan Dupont


Mary Alice Prescott Grace Elizabeth Strong


Evelyn Ruth Talbot


ROLL OF HONOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR THREE YEARS


Robert Locke


PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR TWO YEARS


Irme Finne Paul Finne Frank E. Harmon


John Eric Ericson *Dana Everett Finn


*Beverly Carroll Gordon * Pro Merito Society


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PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR ONE YEAR


Ruth Alba


Virginia Alba


Aldina Alinovi


Norman P. Joslin John Locke Ann MeNamara


Pauline Bigelow


Donald Marsh


Dorothy Bulfinch


Frances Matta


Mary Calaireo


Robert Mattson Walter Merry


Ruth E. Campbell


Priscilla Darrah


Frances Myska


Robert Davis


Frank Myska


James DeLuca Ernest Griffin Jean Johnson


Phyllis Paddock


Robert Talbot


Index


Board of Health Report


97


Board of Public Welfare Report


88


By-Laws Committee Report


111


Charlton Home Farm Association Report


91


Director of Accounts


103


Finance Committee's Report


13


Fire Engineer's Report


95


Highways, Report of Road Work


77


List of Jurors


23


Public Library Trustees' Report


71


Librarian's Report


73


Report of Park Commissioners


100


Report of Police Department


94


Sealer of Weights and Measures, Report of


93


Selectmen's Report


25


School Department Report


121


Graduates


18


Honor Roll


18


Organization, 1939-1940


16


Report of High School Principal


10


Report of Superintendent of Schools


6


Report of School Nurse


13


Report of School Physician


15


Report of Supervisor of Music


12


School Committee's Report


3


School Department Personnel and Calendar


2


School Statistics


17


Tax Collector's Report


68


Town Accountant's Report


47


Balance Sheet


63


Table of Accounts


62A


Town Clerk's Report


18


Town Officers


3


Town Warrant


9


Treasurer's Report


66


Water Department Report


101


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NOV 1971


WESBY





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