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Mr. Jesse W. Tambert, Superintendent of Schools, Saugus, Mass.
DEAR SIR,-I herewith submit my annual report as school physician in the Armitage, Cliftondale, Felton and Sweetzer schools.
The following defects were found.
Enlarged tonsils 217 Spinal curvature 3
Slightly enlarged tonsils 287
Deflected Septum 2
Adenoids and tonsils IO Seborrhea of scalp I
Enlarged glands 9 Impetigo I
Heart defects 8 Pediculosis 7
It is pleasing to note the response of parents in permitting their children to take the diphtheria prevention treatment which is made possible by the Board of Health.
In my four schools 114 children were given the prevention treatment.
It is also interesting to note the decrease in the amount of diphtheria in town since this prevention treatment was started.
This year (1930) only six cases of diphtheria were reported to the Board of Health. Two were under school age and none of the other four had received the prevention treatment.
I believe diphtheria could be eliminated from our town if every child in town could receive the protection of the prevention treatment.
Very respectfully,
LEROY C. FURBUSH, M.D.
Mr. Jesse W. Lambert, Superintendent of Schools, Saugus, Mass.
Herein, I present my annual report as School Physician at the Ballard, Emerson, Mansfield and Lynnhurst Schools, and find the following defects :-
Adenoids and slightly en-
larged tonsils 97
Englarged tonsils 66
Enlarged Cervical Glands 44
Scabies 4
Chicken pox 3
Impetigo 5
Pediculosis 31
Heart defects II
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Sanitary conditions are quite satisfactory.
Diphtheria among the children has become almost a negligible factor, due to the thorough immunization with Toxin-Antitoxin. Fifty-seven children were immuned in the spring and 100 this fall.
The first and second grades at the Lynnhurst school were 100 per cent. I wish the same might be said about every school in Saugus.
I find our school Nurse to be very efficient and thorough and deserves credit in keeping our schools free from many of the communicable diseases.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY M. PENNY, M.D.
Mr. J. W. Lambert, Superintendent of Schools, Saugus, Mass.
DEAR SIR,-Herein I submit my annual report as school physician for the year nineteen hundred and thirty.
Sanitary conditions in and about the school buildings are quite satisfactory. Communicable diseases have been almost wholly eliminated from the schools under my supervision. This has been accomplished by the constant keen vigilance of the school nurse aided by the whole hearted cooperation' of teachers and Board of Health.
Following is a list of defects found in the annual routine examinations :
Enlarged tonsils 136
Pediculosis 20
Adenoids and tonsils 108
Curvature of spine I
Scabies 7
Enlarged glands
35
Deflected septum 46
Impetigo I3
Heart defects
5
Diptheria prevention treatment was given IOI
The preparation of lunches is a very important problem in some schools. I would very strongly advise the installation of gas in the schools not so provided, to assist the teachers in the preparation of hot lunches. Maximum efficiency in scholarship cannot be secured without sufficient food properly prepared.
Very respectfully submitted,
M. H. DAVIS, M.D.
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Attendance Officer's Report
To the School Committee :
The lack of proper school housing has had its demoralizing effect on attendance this year. We have a large number of scholars on the street all hours of the day.
It is difficult to separate boys who play together into two platoons thereby robbing them of each others companionship. I have a number of cases where this has been the temptation to which they have yielded, namely remaining out of school to be with their chums. Very little absence this year can be attributed to illness. Clothing and other necessities have been supplied where needed.
While it may be aside from attendance, I would like to state that from my observation the new sidewalk on Central street has been a success in keeping the scholars from walking in the street.
During December I had several boys who gave much trouble by returning to school one session after I had talked with them and being absent the next for no good reason. I feel however that I have finally succeeded in interesting two of them in their work at school. Another has gone from Saugus.
Hoping for favorable action in regards to a new school build- ing, I am
Respectfully, CHAS. E. LIGHT,
Attendance Officer.
Report of the High School Principal
Mr. Jesse W. Lambert Superintendent of Schools, Saugus, Mass.
DEAR MR. LAMBERT,-I herewith respectfully submit my report for the school year of 1930.
I am dividing it under three separate captions as follows :
(a) Need of a new Senior High School.
(b) Teaching personnel.
(c) Standing of school and its graduates.
B
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NEED OF A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
On January 1, 1930, there were 572 students enrolled in the Senior High School. Of this total 84 were Seniors, 84 Juniors, 134 Sophomores and 270 Freshmen.
On January 1, 1931, there were 681 students enrolled in the Senior High School. Of this total 110 were Seniors, 96 Juniors, 163 Sophomores and 309 Freshmen. Three were Post Graduates.
I estimate that on January , 1932 there will be Soo students enrolled in the Senior High School. Of this total 105 will be Seniors, 140 Juniors, 255 Sophomores and 300 Freshmen.
The above figures show conclusively that Saugus High School can no longer function efficiently in the present High School building. The present building can comfortably handle approxi- mately 550 or 600 students. This year it is housing 681 and in 1932 will be expected to accommodate approximately 800.
Such a condition can ultimately produce but one result. That result will of necessity be a lowering of the standard of education given to the high school boys and girls of Saugus. Proper education cannot today be obtained in an overcrowded and ill equipped high school. No one desires such a result I am sure. Yet we are now face to face with a condition that can only be remedied by the construction of a modern first class Senior High School.
Our present chemistry and physics laboratories are very poor specimens of what should be in a proper high school. Our library is entirely unsuited to the needs of nearly 700 students. Our Assembly Hall will not begin to hold our student body. The 17 home rooms are filled to capacity. In short we have out- grown the present building and are in the position of the 16 year old boy who tried to wear the trousers he wore when he was but I0.
Next year, September, 1931, to June, 1932, our plight will be worse. We will have approximately 800 students. It would be almost criminal, from an educational point of view, to attempt to house them all in a morning session in the present building. More than 100 of them must be forced to attend school in the afternoon. There are 17 home rooms available in the building. In the A.M. session from September, 1931, to June, 1932, all 17 rooms will be filled by Senior High School students. In the P.M. session from September, 1931, to June, 1932, 13 rooms will be occupied by Junior High School students and 4 rooms by Senior High School students in all probability. This means that by September, 1931, practically all space in the building will be utilized both morning and afternoon. What will we do when
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school opens in September, 1932? It is almost certain that the Senior High School enrollment will then be more than 900 students.
A new Senior High School is not only needed but it is needed quickly. The initial construction should at least be large enough to accommodate 1000 students. If this is done other units must be added to it within the next five or ten years. I have no hesitancy in predicting that in 1940 the Saugus High School will number 1500 students. If the standard of scholarship is to be maintained a new Senior High School is imperative.
TEACHING PERSONNEL
On January 1, 1931, the faculty of Saugus High School com- prised the principal and 25 teachers. Thirteen are women and thirteen are men. None are overpaid but many are underpaid.
I consider the teaching staff, as a whole, excellent, How long we can maintain it at its present efficiency is a big question, It is true that there is an over supply of teachers at the present time. It is also true that Superintendents and Principals in other com- munities are constantly on the lookout for good experienced teachers. They come to Saugus and take them from under our eyes with little hesitancy. I ask a practical question. How can Saugus High School long keep a first-class Latin teacher who is receiving a salary of $1,250 per year? If we are to keep good teachers, we must pay them a salary in some measure to what they are worth. The women teachers are on a salary schedule. The men teachers are not.
I recommend a revision of the salary schedule for women teachers and the establishment of a salary schedule for male teachers.
Saugus High School has but two heads of departments at the present time. They are Mr. Delbert Wheeler, head of the Science Department, and Miss Hazel C. Marison, head of the Commercial Department. Every modern High School should have a head of every department. Department heads make for greater efficiency and a higher standard of scholarship.
I recommend that there be appointed a head of the following departments :
History-Romance Languages (including Latin)
Mathematics-English.
In closing relative to the teaching personnel may I add that most of our teachers are carrying too heavy a load at the present time. In addition almost all are pursuing graduate courses for
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professional improvement. These courses cost money which must needs be deducted from the teachers own salary.
STANDING OF SCHOOL AND ITS GRADUATES
I have often heard it said that Saugus High School did not prepare for college. Such is not the case. Saugus High School does prepare for college and prepares well.
Saugus High School is rated by the State Department of Education as a Class A High School. This enables the Prin- cipal to certify any student (graduate) to any Normal School in the State providing the student has maintained a scholastic aver- age of 80 per cent or better.
Saugus High School is also a member of the New England College Entrance Certificate Board. This enables the Principal to certify any student (graduate), who has maintained an average of 85 per cent or better, to any of the following colleges without examination :
Amherst College
Colby College
Bates College
Mass. Agricultural College
Boston University
Middlebury College
Bowdoin College
Tufts College
Brown University
Wesleyan University
Williams College
The best proof, however, of whether or not Saugus High School prepares for college is found in the records of its graduates. Such proof cannot be controverted and stands as evidence indisputable. Let us look at the records of our grad- uates, now enrolled in colleges and universities, and see for our- selves.
Raymond A. Yeaton is a senior at Tufts College. During his four years there he has taken 30 different subjects. He has received but one mark representing failure out of the 30 subjects and that was in a subject not taught at Saugus High School.
John S. Dunk is a junior at Tufts College. During his three years there he has taken 22 different subjects. He has success- fully passed each of his 22 subjects. In 6 of them he received a grade of "A" which at Tufts means "extra good work." In 11 of them he received a grade of "B" which at Tufts means "meritorious work." In the other five he received a grade of "C" which at Tufts means "work without marked merit or de- fect."
Miss Ada Hamilton is taking the three year Elementary Course at Salem Normal School. During her Freshman year
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there she received the highest scholastic grade in her entire class of 190 students. She is now in her second year and her grades are again exceedingly high.
Miss Isabelle L. Hallin is a sophomore at Jackson College. During her two years there she has taken 14 subjects. She has received but one mark representing a failure and that was in a subject not taught in Saugus High School.
Miss Anne J. Littlefield is a freshman at Jackson College. During her Freshman year there she is taking 7 subjects. To date she is passing them all.
Miss Helen LaBelle is a freshman at Boston University, College of Practical Arts and Letters. During her Freshman year she is taking 7 subjects. To date she is passing them all.
Ronald Henderson is a freshman at the Virginia Military In- stitute in Lexington, Virginia. During his Freshman year he is taking 6 subjects. To date he is passing them all,
Dana B. Lewis, who obtained his education partly at Saugus High School and partly at Lynn Classical, is a Freshman at Tufts College. During his Freshman year there he is taking six subjects. To date he is passing them all.
Miss Helen E. Everitt is a senior in the two year Elementary Course at Framingham Normal School. Thus far she has taken 19 different subjects and has received only one low mark. This was in a subject which is not taught at Saugus High School.
Ralph Dockendorff is a sophomore at Tufts College, School of Engineering. During his two years there he has taken 17 differ- ent subjects. He is passing them all. In ten of them he received a grade of "A" which at Tufts means "extra good work." In six of them he received a grade of "B" which at Tufts means "meritorious work." In one of them he received a grade of "C" which at Tufts means "work without marked merit or defect." Incidentally this boy has just been awarded the Goddard Prize at Tufts for extreme excellence in the subject of Chemistry. He learned his Chemistry at Saugus High School under the efficient teaching of Mr. Delbert Wheeler.
Freeman Coon is a junior at Tufts College, School of Engineer- ing. During his three years there he has taken 23 subjects. He has failed in no subject.
Leonard Donoghue is a freshman at Tufts College, School of Engineering. During his Freshman year he is taking eight sub- jects. To date he is passing them all.
Lloyd H. Taylor is a freshman at Tufts College, School of Engineering. During his Freshman year he is taking eight sub-
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jects. He is passing in seven and failing in one. This subject is not taught in Saugus High School.
Miss Hazel Bennett is a freshman at the University of New Hampshire. During her freshman year she is taking eight subjects. To date she is passing in them all.
Miss Doris Calderwood is a freshman at Boston University, College of Liberal Arts. During her freshman year she is taking six subjects. To date she is passing them all.
Miss Ruth Foster, who is in her first year at the Massachusetts General Hospital, received marks averaging over 85 per cent.
Philip Bradbury, Orrin Ireson, Gerrish Kingman, John Leahy, Albert Mac Vicar, Ivan Nichols, and James Smith are all students at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. All are doing satisfactory college work with the exception of one who failed in two subjects his freshman year.
Miss Elizabeth Goss is a junior at the Lowell State Normal School. During her time there thus far she has taken 48 differ- ent subjects. She has passed them all.
Henry Chaves, Carl W. Eurenius, Carl E. Lofgren, Frederick W. Hanson, John A. Jameson, and William F. Mason are students at Northeastern University. Collectively they have taken 54 different subjects. To date not a failure has been regis- tered in a single subject.
Donald Allen is a student at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He is doing excellent work in all his subjects and has recently received a substantial scholarship.
Earle E. Chadsey, Jr., is a freshman at Harvard College, School of Engineering. During his freshmen year he is taking five subjects. To date he is passing them all.
Miss Velma Graham is a freshman at Boston University, Col- lege of Practical Arts and Letters. During her freshman year she is taking seven subjects. To date she is passing them all.
Reginald Goss is a Sophomore at Harvard College, School of Engineering. During his Freshman year he successfully passed all of his subjects although pursuing a very difficult course in Mining Engineering. This year his marks have been lower due to illness at home and other conditions which are only temporary.
Carroll B. Freeman is a student at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. This boy got away to a poor start but is now doing satisfactory work.
Marjorie Brown, Helen Cameron, Pauline Chard, Graham Churchard, George Hunnewell, Frederick Kelley, Mary Kryzwicka, Thelma Lofgren, Virginia Priest, and Francis Rich
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are students at Burdett College, Lynn. All are doing satisfactory work.
Other graduates pursuing higher education are Miss Pauline Knox at Salem Normal School, Harold Everitt at Northeastern, Miss Evelyn Ward at Keene Normal School, Miss Mary Fenna at Leslie Normal School, Miss Elizabeth Curtis at Boston University and Donald McNutt at Wesleyan University. While we have not received their grades in scholarship we are informed that they are doing excellent work.
The records of the above mentioned graduates of Saugus High School should be sufficient proof of the assertion that our high school does prepare for college work.
The opinions of heads of institutions of higher learning might also prove interesting.
Frank G. Wren, Deane of Tufts College of Liberal Arts, writes as follows :
"As far as the School of Liberal Arts and Jackson College for Women are concerned, the records for the Freshman class are better than the average, and we have no fault to find with the preparation shown by those in the upper classes."
Francis A. Bagnall, principal of Framingham State Normal School writes :
"Comparatively speaking, we consider this a very good record, probably better than the average of students entering this school."
T. Lawrence Davis, Dean of Boston University, College of Practical Arts and Letters, writes :
"We have no reason to believe that these students were not well prepared. Perhaps we ought to say that we are glad indeed to accept the certification of the Principal of Saugus High School."
Milton J. Schlagenhauf, Director of Admissions at North- eastern University, writes :
"Our experience in the past with graduates of the Saugus High School has indeed been very satisfactory. Judging from the students enrolled in Northeastern, who have graduated from the Saugus High School, it is my own judgment that these young men have been well qualified to carry the work which we offer here at Northeastern."
Wallace E. Mason, President of the Keene Normal School in Keene, New Hampshire, writes :
"So far as my memory serves me your students have been well prepared to take up the work of teacher training."
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In closing my report, I desire to thank my teachers for their splendid cooperation towards making the school a success.
I also desire to express my appreciation of the wonderful spirit of school loyalty upon the part of the nearly 700 students this year.
It goes without saying that I have received loyal support from the School Committee and from you, our Superintendent of Schools.
Respectfully submitted,
VERNON W. EVANS,
Principal.
Report of the Junior High Principal
January, 1 1931.
DEAR MR. LAMBERT,-I am pleased to submit my fifth annual report of the progress in the Sweetser Junior High School, and the first for the Central Junior High School, com- bined since September as Saugus Junior High School.
Both schools closed a very fine year in June, each graduating 115 pupils from Grade VIII to our Senior High School or elsewhere.
Several changes intended to relieve the housing situation, were made immediately after the June closing. The zones were changed for the Sweetser pupils, permitting 245 Junior High School pupils, 6 rooms, to remain at the Sweetser with 8 2 Grade V children occupying rooms 5 and 6. All other Junior High pupils were assigned seats at the Senior High School building with the Junior High School work only in the afternoon from I to 5 o'clock.
The natural increase at the Central School, plus 2 rooms from the Sweetser made it necessary to open 10 home rooms for 380 Junior High pupils for afternoon work when the Senior High students have finished their school day.
Many changes in the teaching force occurred. Mr. Robert R. Webber for many years head of the Central Senior and Junior High School resigned to become Principal of the Chelsea High School. Mr. Vernon W. Evans sub-master of the Saugus sys- tem became the Principal of Saugus High School. Mrs. Esther Lovering a teacher in Grade VII resigned to attend to duties at home. Miss Helen Cunningham was transferred to work in the High School. Miss Lillian Connell transferred to the Central Junior High School building as teacher of Literature VIII.
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Miss Mildred Willard went to the same building as teacher of Geography VII and Literature VII. Miss Elsie Anderson was transferred from the Roby School to become teacher of Mathe- matics VII in the Junior High School. Miss Alice Willis was transferred to the High School. Miss Bertha Morrison was elected to the Business Training position in Grade VIII. Miss Evelyn Matthews, teacher of sewing, was married in July. Her position was filled by the election of Miss Ruth Douglass, with Miss Lillian Dahlen as her assistant. Miss Dahlen went to the Lynn system in November. Miss Dorothy Eccles was elected as assistant in the Music department. Miss Gertrude Chapman and Miss Mae Priest were assigned to teach Grade V in the Sweetser school. Miss Catherine Griffin took over the Physical Training work in the elementary grades after the illness of Miss Shirley Clucas. Miss Dorothy Thompson was elected as teacher of English VIII, French and Latin in the Sweetser school.
All the work of the teachers transferred from the Sweetser was taken over by the staff remaining. School opened on September 8 with slight disturbance though we miss the pleasant association with teachers who have left the service.
EXHIBITION
The annual exhibition of work done in the schools was held on June 6 and 7. Each building held open house and the parents were given opportunity to view many different kinds of school work, including Sewing and Manual Training projects. Various programs were enjoyed during the exhibition.
CLUB WORK
Club work instituted in 1926 has been carried on extensively. The interest shown by the pupils is gratifying. Each year new clubs take the place of those which have been temporary, or found not suited to the needs of the pupils. In October 15 clubs were started in the Central Building. Indications show that with slight changes which will soon be put into effect, this new group of clubs will be a strong factor in the life of pupils at the Central. A few years of trial and adjustment are needed to make things function properly. Club dues from time to time are put to some worthy object, Examples are : Two ivy plants started on the Sweetser building, baseball equipment given, picture donated, food bought and distributed, charity, refunds, new operetta and other music books, trips partly financed, socials, materials for work, excursions, etc.
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Tuesday is Club Day at the Sweetser at 12.20 P. M. Each Wednesday at 3.00 clubs are in order at the Central Junior High School.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Music Department has undergone a big change this year, with two class room periods of music and one 20 minute chorus period for each pupil. Chorus comes Thursday at 3.00 in the Central and 11.40 at the Sweetser. The results of the class teaching periods are apparent in the singing during the Chorus period.
Each building has an orchestra of about 20 members. Miss Edwards directs them. By training an elementary orchestra she provides replacements for the not more than 50 per cent who may be expected to graduate each year. Unless one has heard these pupils play it is hard to realize the results they have achieved or the effect which they have upon the schools.
We aim to have an assembly on an average of once a week, always for a holiday, and at other times when we can secure the talent. Our assembly conforms to a regular plan, allowing every person to participate in several parts, and a few to contri- bute special numbers. Usually an outside speaker gives the message of the week. These assemblies are open to the public and no formal invitations are extended. If you hear that an assembly is to take place in either building you are welcome to attend.
The "Ghost of Lollypop Bay" was coached and presented by Miss Edwards in April, 1930. The operetta, now an annual event, is eagerly anticipated by every Junior High school pupil. Exceptional opportunities are given those in the cast.
The "Sunbonnet Girl" and "Way Down South in Dixie" are soon to be presented, one in each building.
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