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In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation to the
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building personnel, the student body and the staff for their cooperation and fine support extended to me this year.
May I also express my personal thanks to you and the members of the School Committee for your interest and work in the evaluation and coordination of the school program.
Respectfully submitted, WARREN F. KIERNAN, Principal.
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Robert Roy, Superintendent of Schools:
It is a distinct pleasure to submit herewith my first annual report as principal of the Dighton Elementary School.
I. Enrollment
At the opening of school in September a total of 523 pupils were present. The peak enrollment for the year was 551.
II. The School Staff
The faculty and students have shown a wonderful spirit of co-operation and an outstanding ability to adjust them- selves to a challenging situation.
There have been four replacements to the teaching staff at the school this year. Mr. Francis Lussier replacing Mr. George Pauley, Mrs. Marie Snyder replacing Miss Martha Mannion, Mr. Frederick Arata replacing Mrs. Marjorie Holmes, and Miss Nancy Regan replacing Mr. Roy Farns- worth. We are still searching for a remedial reading teacher
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to replace Mrs. McCarthy who left during the summer months.
We welcome these four new members to our staff and appreciate the many contributions which they have already made to our school.
III. Curriculum.
Into the elementary schools come the raw materials of our democracy. Here these children, the bright, the dull, the timid, the forward, every kind from every manner of home and background, meet as a member of a distinct social group. Their experiences in this group will influence, for better or worse, their lifelong attitudes and ideas regard- ing ways of living and working together in a democratic society. From their experiences here, also, they are to acquire the skills, the knowledge, the loyalties, the com- mon understanding which are essential both for the unity and stability of society, and for self-respecting competence and responsibility as individual citizens. Out of the needs of children and the community are developed the purposes of the elementary school. The full purposes of elementary education can be achieved only in a school where there is willing participation and increasing self-direction.
Adolescent youth needs also experiences which will develop his capacities for self expression and leadership. Opportunities must be present in his school life to meet his individual needs, interests and abilities.
With this philosophy in mind, we have attempted to offer the pupils of this school a well-rounded program which will promote their intellectual, emotional and physical growth and in addition provide experiences in democratic living.
IV. Physical Education
Our facilities for an active physical education program are being utilized to a maximum. Both our boys and girls
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are receiving instruction in personal hygiene and in the fundamentals of the various sports offered in the area.
The junior high boys have formed a basketball team and under the capable leadership of Mr. Lussier have en- tered into a Junior High Basketball League. Our team will play at least five home games. In our over-all sports pro- gram at the school we are encouraging "Gentlemen first, sportsmen second."
V. Household Arts
We are fortunate again this year to have our girls at the junior high level receiving instruction in the domestic arts.
This part of the curriculum is operating due to the co-operation of the High School Principal and the Home Economics Teacher.
VI. Dighton Parent-Teacher Association
The activities of the P. T. A. have continued and mem- bership increased under the able direction of its officers:
President-Mr. DeSilva Vice President-Mr. Day Secretary-Mrs. Sloan Treasurer-Mrs. Andrews
The program committee of the P. T. A. has provided a series of outstanding meetings and interesting speakers. An invitation is extended to all parents and interested citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to work with the educators of the school in continuing the services which our schools offer to the youth of our community.
VII. Guidance Service
This year, as in the past, the principal and members of the faculty have offered both a professional and human approach toward the problems of our students.
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Through meetings and discussions with the staff, prob- lems are brought to light and through a co-operative attitude solutions are found.
A testing program has been instituted and through analysis and conferences we are able to provide an objective approach toward academic difficulties.
VIII. Miscellany
This year a Club Program has been instituted at the Junior High level. In this modern age it is the responsibility of the school as well as the home to develop the proper use of leisure time. A club program not only helps develop hobbies but also offers the exploration of new fields of interest. Through this type of activity the students learn to take a share in the responsibility for the functioning of their school. In all, six clubs were inaugurated: Crafts, Glee, Visual Aids, Red Cross, Library and Journalism. The Journalism club has the entire responsibility for the prepara- tion and publication of the school paper "The Post." The Library Club has organized and is cataloguing the books in the library. Student librarians open the library during the day, making the maximum use of these facilities avail- able to the students of all grades.
As a practical lesson in democratic procedure and in order to develop responsibility and leadership a Student Council was organized in October. Two representatives from each Junior High room were elected to serve their classmates. All student activities and programs are executed or sponsored by the Student Council. The Student Council works closely with the principal and the staff in helping to. develop school policy.
The Elementary School Cafeteria under the capable direction of Mrs. Alfrena Bettencourt has increased its serv- ices to our school. The quality and quantity of dinners served to our pupils has steadily improved. Our apprecia-
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tion is expressed to Mrs. Bettencourt and her co-workers for a difficult job being well done.
The task of the custodians in a building this size is a difficult one. Mr. Pilling and Mr. Mello have contributed much to the success of our school plant. The demand on their time and effort through the combined use of the build- ing as an educational plant and a public auditorium makes it increasingly evident that a part-time addition to the jani- torial staff is apparent.
IX. Conclusion
May I express my gratitude to the officials of the com- munity, the faculty and the student body for the enthu- siastic reception of the program offered in our schools. I wish, too, to thank Mr. Robert Roy, the Superintendent of Schools for his suggestions and support as well as that of the School Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
F. EDWARD NICOLAS, Principal.
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools:
Dear Mr. Roy :
I submit the following report for 1955:
Music instruction in the elementary school consisted of weekly classroom visits in which all the problems and basic fundamentals of classroom teaching were considered. The same system of rote teaching in grades one and two and note reading in grades three through eight were taught. Special attention to the "uncertain" singer was also given so that this problem is quite non-existant at present.
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The vocal work of the children in the grades has been highly satisfactory and much enthusiasm is reflected in the work accomplished by each class. Because of this fine work and keen enthusiasm for music an Elementary Chorus of grades four, five and six was organized. This chorus did fine work at its first public appearance on December 19, at which time a Christmas Program of music and an Operetta were presented. In this program practically all the children from grades one through eight participated with some very fine results.
Free instrumental class instruction is still given to all pupils interested in learning to play an instrument. These classes are offered to beginning, intermediate and advance students so that each may progress at his or her own level of achievement. Forty-five to fifty new beginning students be- gan study on the various instruments this past year. These students when ready will enter the school band and orches- tra.
Due to a lack of interest in the violin, Dr. George Bor- noff, an expert on violin instruction and chairman of the String Department at Boston University College of Music, was called in to create interest in the violin and help organ- ize a special class using his method and approach to violin instruction. With his help and cooperation twelve begin- ning students were started on lessons for which a special teacher on the violin was hired. To pay the cost of hiring this specialist a fee of $15.00 was charged each pupil par- ticipating in the course. The $15.00 charge, however, is only for one semester so that an additional $15.00 charge has to be paid for the second semester or second half year's lessons. I am happy to relate that this program has proven very successful to date and in time is expected to produce some very fine violinists which are vitally needed in our school orchestras. It is hoped that many more pupils will be brought into this program of instruction not only on the violin but for cello instruction as well. So far we have no cellos in our school orchestras.
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The instrumental and vocal organizations in the high school have had a busy but successful year also. All our musical groups performed in a concert at the Bristol County Agricultural School in March and in the Spring Concert on May 6th. These same musical groups participated in the Eastern Mass. Music Festival in Mansfield on May 14th. At all these events exceptional work and talent were exhibited.
During football season the high school band, major- ettes, and cheer leaders performed letters and put on half- time shows at all the games. For their part in these games school letters and other awards will be presented at the an- nual football banquet on January 7, 1956.
The past year has been one of fruitful experiences mu- sically and educationally. These experiences are necessary if we are to give our students the best education possible. One of our problems in teaching music is the lack of ade- quate time, space and teaching facilities in our schools. Something should be done to provide better teaching quar- ters for instrumental classes in the elementary school. Pres- ent music classes have been and still are being taught in a storage room with insufficient light, space and ventilation. Under these conditions adequate work cannot be accom- plished.
Another important problem is the ever expanding music program which is stretching too far beyond the abilities of one music teacher to cope with. Both the vocal and the in- strumental programs have grown quite rapidly these past years. In the opinion of this supervisor this growth and ex- pansion of the work of the music program is such that soon it will be necessary to hire an assistant or part-time music teacher to handle this extra teaching load. At present the work of the music teacher is spread out too far and too thin. This kind of teaching arrangement is not giving our students the kind of music instruction they should be receiving. As a result students only too often miss a music lesson when the assistance of the music director is needed in both schools
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at one time. It is the recommendation of this supervisor to hire an assistant or a part-time music teacher in the elemen- tary, thus allowing the supervisor to work out a program of instruction which would permit more time being given to the high school music program and to the instrumental work of the elementary school.
In conclusion I wish to thank all who have contributed toward the success of the music program for 1955. I shall look forward to the same fine spirit of cooperation and as- sistance as was rendered by both the faculty and the ad- ministration in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. KAHN, Supervisor of Music.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIGHTON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I herewith submit my third annual report as Director of the Dighton Vocational School.
To evaluate the success of our vocational program, I feel it necessary to outline many of the types of employment in which our graduates are engaged. This summary is from 1946 to 1955.
One of our students has moved to Coral Gables. Florida, and is earning more than $100.00 a week doing automotive body repair work. Another graduate of 1946 has his own garage on Route 44 in Taunton, and has five mechanics in his employ. As a United States Army Officer, another graduate has charge of a large automotive depot in Virginia. Stand- ard Coil in North Dighton employs a former student as a tool
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and die maker. The Town of Berkley has one graduate as their Road Superintendent, and another young man builds houses in that locality. Mone's Dodge-Plymouth Agency considers one of our former students a superior mechanic. Modern Store Fixture Company of Providence, Rhode Is- land has in its employ a cabinet maker, a former member of our woodworking department. In the carpentry depart- ment of General Electric in Taunton is one of our boys who has been there for seven years. We have a recent graduate working in Attleboro as a carpenter. A local Ford Agency is paying an excellent salary to a vocational boy. Grossman Company has a 1954 graduate in the wood department at $1.65 per hour. This year, Standard Coil's drafting depart- ment, General Bronze wood maintenance shop, and Walter Williams' Ford Agency have three of our former students, and are extremely pleased with their work.
These are but a few of our successful graduates, but I think you will agree, that through vocational education, this group of young people are today well-placed and useful citizens.
In June, 1955, twenty-three boys received High School Diplomas, eight of whom were vocational students. Twenty- seven boys will graduate in June, 1956, and eleven of them will be from the Vocational School.
Much is being said and done about curriculum changes in secondary education. Our course of study is continually changing to meet the needs of industry. The Advisory Board and employers stress the importance of attitudes and per- sonality development. Therefore, we are continuing to em- phasize the value of these qualities.
We are extremely grateful to the Department of Voca- tional Education for giving us a brake drum lathe, a Lincoln D C welder, two complete carpenters' chests of tools, plus many other small hand tools too numerous to mention.
The evaluation of our Vocational Program by the School Building Needs Committee is very encouraging.
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In 1956, Massachusetts will celebrate fifty years of Vo- cational Education. Our state is a leader in this important field, and consequently, many states pattern their programs in a like manner. Dighton Vocational School will partici- pate in the celebration of this event by sending displays to Springfield, Massachusetts.
May I express my sincere appreciation to the towns- people for their keen interest, to you, for your excellent ad- vise and cooperation, and to your committee for formulating policies that are in the best interest of our students.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES T. DAY, Director.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
Class
Dighton
Freetown
Berkley
Rehoboth
Totals
Freshmen
10
5
4
19
Sophomores
8
6
1
15
Juniors
3
3
3
9
Seniors
6
1
3
1
11
-
-
-
-
-
Totals
27
15
11
1
54
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Dighton High School High School Auditorium, June 17, 1955
PROGRAM
Overture-"Three Gates of Gold" Frankiser Orchestra
Processional March-
"Pomp and Circumstance"
Elgar
Orchestra
Invocation-Rev. S. Howard Davidson Methodist Church, Myricks and Dighton
Welcome-
Wallace Wood President of Class
Trumpet Solo-"Jealousie" Gade
David French
Student Address-
"So Little Done, So Much to Do" Barbara Jose
Student Address-
"Transition"
William Melesky
Selection-"The Happy Wanderer" Moller
Senior Class
Address-"The Open Road" Mr. Robert S. Illingworth Professor of Speech and Drama, Clark University
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Presentation of Awards-
Edward H. Gillespie Principal
Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal
Balfour Honor Award
Danforth Award
John Charves Awards
Grossman Vocational Achievement Woodworking Award
Commercial Award
Bion L. Pierce Awards
Arion Award Cpl. John Dutra Memorial Award
Scholarship Awards
Clarinet Duet .- "Indian Love Call" Friml Joanne Smith - Jean Ashley
Presentation of Diplomas-
Herbert Holt Chairman of Dighton School Committee
Selection- "The Lord's Prayer" Senior Class
Malotte
Benediction-
Rev. Thomas F. Walsh St. Joseph's Church, North Dighton
Recessional March-
"School Spirit" Raymond
Orchestra
William H. Kahn Supervisor of Music
Accompanist - Judith Atwood
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CLASS OF 1955
Bette Jean Adams Richard Joseph Andrade *Jean Frances Ashley Guire Babbitt
*Peter A. Baker Silvenia Ann Bettencourt Sarah Jane Bindon
* Diane Glanice Boucher Manuel Anthony Correia *Lorraine Donna Costa Lucille Carol Costa Kenneth William Cummings
*Vivian Jean Evangelho David Alan French * Hartley S. Gurney Roberta Ann Hartshorn Allen B. Hay Maynard Franklin Horton, Jr.
** Barbara Ann Jose Jean Eileen LaFrance Richard Arnold Lassen Janet Lefaivre John Edward Martin Janice Lefaivre Ruth Aylward McCracken
** William Michael Melesky * Mary Jane Mello
* Alberta Motta Joyce E. Nutbrown
Maryann Oakes Edward Francis O'Connell Peter R. Ouellette, Jr. Mae Althea Packard Mary Anne Paiva David Paul Phillips Harriet Jean Pina Elaine Agnes Pine Richard F. Rodier Cecelia Mary Rosario Janet Rose Henrietta Janet Santos Robert Benjamin Sherman
*Robert Franklin Silvia Sarah Ann Silvia
*Joan Bernadette Slivinski
** Joanne Edna Smith
*Joyce Beatrice Soares Manuel S. Souza Joyce Elizabeth Stanford Patricia Jean Stetson Ronald Roger Tetreault Edward L. Torres
*Elizabeth Joan Torres Robert Charles Torres Barbara-Jean Vickers Nancy Kim Wickham
** Claudia Ellen Wilson Shirley Mae Wing
** Wallace Alexander Wood
* * First Honors-An average of A for four years.
*Second Honors-An average of B to A for four years.
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Class Officers
Wallace Wood
President
Robert Silvia
Vice-President
Alberta Motta
Treasurer
Elizabeth Torres
Secretary
Class Motto: "So Little Done, So Much to Do"
Class Advisor : Leo P. DeMarco
Dighton School Committee
Herbert Holt, Chairman Mrs. James Carr, Secretary
Peter R. Tuttle, Financial Secretary
Wyman E. Hawkes Lawrence Mendoza
John Gray
Thomas L. Warren, Superintendent of Schools
ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOLS October 1, 1955
Dighton High School
236
Dighton Vocational School
52
Dighton Elementary School
546
834
Tuition Pupils-Dighton High School :
High School
Berkley
58
Freetown
44
Lakeville
1
Vocational
Berkley
11
Freetown
14
Rehoboth
1
129
Net Total Enrollment-Dighton Pupils
705
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GRADUATION EXERCISES DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL June 8, 1955
Overture- Walters
School Orchestra
Processional-
Invocation- Rev. Francis A. McCarthy, Pastor St. Peter's Church
"One Nation Under God"
Choral Reading
Selection- "Send Out Thy Light"
Gounod
Greetings- Paul Martin
FREEDOM, OUR HERITAGE Freedoms of the U. S. Sheila Rogers
Educational Opportunities in the U. S. Deborah Hopkins
Selection- "To Thee O Country" Eichberg
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FREEDOM, OUR HERITAGE Educational Opportunities of a Free World Virginia Pratt
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Marilyn Hathaway
Responsibilities of a Citizen in Our Democracy Judith Harris
Trumpet Trio-
Ronald Pine
Kenneth Rubadou
Richard Bragga
Presentation of Diplomas-
Wyman E. Hawkes Member, Dighton School Committee
Selection- Class Song
Paul Bliss
Benediction-
Rev. Manuel A. Oliveira Dighton Baptist Church
Recessional-
William H. Kahn, Music Supervisor
Thomas L. Warren, Superintendent of Schools
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GRADUATES
Mary Lou Benevides Ronald Eastman Boyce Richard Allen Bragga Cynthia Ann Broadbent Harriet Bulotsky Wendell Louis Hall Carr Robert A. Cain Beth Maria Cambra Sheila Marie Donlon Shirley Ann Duarte William E. Dunham Lorna Alison Eddy William Livingston Donle, Jr. Kenneth G. Rubadou Judith Ann Fisher
Carol I. Gillespie
Wallace E. Gonsalves, Jr. John Gray, Jr.
Judith Ann Harris Marilyn Sybil Hathaway Deborah May Hopkins
Judith Ann Mason Ralph E. Leach
Sandra LeForrest Helen Marques Edith Mary Leonard
Barbara Ann Medeiros Marjorie Elizabeth Jack Miriam Celeste Linden Paul Raymond Martin Virginia Paula Marie Menard J. Roy Menard Frances Jannette Mosher Ronald David Pine William A. Rasmussen, Jr. Richard Mann Read Leonard Francis Reed Sheila Ann Rogers
Nancy Elizabeth O'Connell Virginia Elizabeth Pratt William E. Sherman Marilyn Janet Silvia Raymond Peter Simmons G. Elliott Spinney, Jr. Ruth Ann Stafford Barbara Ann Sullivan Benjamin Thorpe John E. Torres Edna May Wordell
ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 1, 1955 Dighton Schools
DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade
1 2
3
4
5 6 7
8
9
10
11 12
Total Bldg.
F. Edward Nicolas, Principal
Teachers:
Dorothy B. Bagley
27
Jessie H. Bradley
26
Doris M. Ferreira 26
Olive W. Crawford
27
Jacqueline C. Booth
25
Margaret F. Harrington 26
Rose E. Borges
32
Helen M. Simmons
33
Lena W. Cowell
35
Anne M. Phillips
33
Marie E. Snyder
33
Helen C. Turner
35
Frederick J. Arata
29
Nancy C. Regan
30
Hope W. Hamilton
36 36
Albert N. Genovese
Arthur M. Chase
Francis R. Lussier
28 29
28
29
Total Elementary School
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DIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL DIGHTON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
68
59
58
51
236
16
15
10
11
Total Enrollment in Dighton Schools
834
Number attending Private Schools
38
AGE-GRADE ENROLLMENT-OCTOBER 1, 1955
Totals
Age
Grade
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1.5
16
17
18
79
1
12
62
4
1
78
2
16
48
11
3
65
3
68
4
68
12
40
11
5
5
59
11
32
13
2
1
6
72
13
47
10
2
7
57
8
18
48
14
4
9
15
50
5
4
10
11
47
9
1
*68
11
1
14
44
3
*62
12
-
-
-
12
78
59
73
68
62
57
81
56
76
80
71
57
4
834
37
*Includes Tuition Students
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7
50
5
3
11
48
8
1
16
26
10
4
1
*84
*74
-
52
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DIGHTON SCHOOL FACULTY - DECEMBER 31, 1955 Dighton High School
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd.
Principal
Warren F. Kiernan, M.Ed.
School St., No. Dighton
Boston University 1955
Vice-Principal
Leo P. DeMarco, M.Ed.
9 East Britannia St., Taunton
Fordham Univ., Boston Univ. 1946
Faculty
Carol T. Angus, B.S. in Ed.
30 Briggs St., Taunton
Bridgewater Teachers' College
1953
Richard L. Dias, B.S. in Ed.
Meadow Lane, Assonet
Arnold College of Science 1952
Helena M. Kennedy, M.A. 175 Highland St., Taunton
Simmons College, Boston Univ.
1953
Carleton F. McCauley, B.S. in Ed. Mill St., Myricks
Bridgewater Teachers' College
1953
Robert M. Ponte, B.S. in Ed.
141 Elizabeth St., Fall River
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1955
Hope L. Pontes, B.S. in Ed.
25 Marvel St., Swansea
Framingham State Teachers College 1955
Louise W. Wing, B.A.
Elm St., Berkley
Boston University, College Lib. Arts Providence College, Bridgewater Teachers' College
1950
Suffolk University 1924
Boston University 1951
Bridgewater Teachers' College
1953
Vocational School
Director
Charles F. Day Paul W. Couture, M.S. in Ed.
Charles C. O'Connell
High School Office Secretary Thelma C. Spinney
Cafeteria Personnel Aldea G. Gagner, Head Cook Annie G. Davis, Assistant
Walker St., No. Dighton Simpson Lane, Assonet
302 Washington St., Taunton
29 Summer St., No. Dighton
50 South St., Taunton Main St., Dighton
Fitchburg Teachers' College Providence College,
1943
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1953
Taunton High School Fitchburg Teachers' College 1944
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Eleanor S. Smith, B.S. in Ed. Francis R. Vitale, M.Ed.
George A. Weygand, B.S. in Ed.
Williams St., No. Dighton 365 Somerset Ave .. Taunton 79 Van Buren St., Taunton
1955
Walter R. Scanlon, M.Ed.
10 Greylock Ave., Taunton
Dighton Elementary School
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd
Principal
F. Edward Nicolas, Ed. M.A.
Center St., Segreganset
Suffolk University
1955
Faculty
Frederick J. Arata, B.S., B.A.
31 Standard St., Mattapan 54 Coral St., Fall River
Perry Kindergarten Normal 1948
Jacqueline C. Booth, B.S. in Ed.
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1954
Rose E. Borges, M.Ed.
Bridgewater Teachers' College Wellesley College
1927
Jessie H. Bradley, B.A.
Arthur M. Chace, B.S. in Ed.
312 Wood St., Swansea
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1953
Lena W. Cowell, B.S. in Ed.
198 Bourne Ave., Somerset
Calvin Coolidge College
1921
Olive W. Crawford
411 Prospect St., Fall River
Calvin Coolidge College
1947
Doris M. Ferreira, B.S. in Ed. Albert N. Genovese, M.S. in Ed. . 243 High St., Taunton
Perry Normal
1949
University of Bridgeport
1953
Hope W. Hamilton, M.Ed.
Pleasant St., Dighton
Bridgewater Teachers' College
1928
Margaret F. Harrington
233 Whipple St., Fall River
Framingham Teachers' College 1946
Providence College
1955
Anne M. Phillips
59 Freedom St., Fall River
Bridgewater Teachers' College
1948
Nancy C. Regan, A.B.
Regis College
1955
Helen M. Simmons
Thibodeau Business College
1922
Marie E. Snyder, B.S. Ed., M.Ed. 2 Buxton Ave., Somerset
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1955
Helen C. Turner
117 School St., No. Dighton
Framingham Normal School
1946
Music Supervisor (High and Elementary)
William H. Kahn, M.Mus.
6 Parkwood Terrace Jamaica Plain
Boston University
1954
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Boston College 1955
Dorothy B. Bagley
154 Dighton Ave., Taunton 6 Pleasant St., Dighton Berkley St., Berkley
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1954
490 Woodman St., Fall River
Francis R. Lussier, A.B.
118 Shawomet Ave., Somerset
26 Highland Terrace, Taunton 4 Avon St., Somerset
Elementary School Office Secretary Hannah E. Lassen
17 Pleasant St., Dighton
Cafeteria
Alfrena Bettencourt, Head Cook Grace B. French, Assistant
211 School Street, No. Dighton Lincoln Ave., No. Dighton
Louise G. Gomes, Assistant Hart St., Dighton
Bertha R. Stafford, Assistant
Somerset Ave., Segreganset
Custodians
Name
Home Address
School
App'd
Howell S. Carr
Elm St., Dighton
Dighton High School
1942
Charles R. Leonard
Center St., No. Dighton
Dighton High School
1952
John P. Pilling
Center St., No. Dighton
Dighton Elementary School
1952
Manuel A. Mello
Center St., No. Dighton
Dighton Elementary School
1952
Personnel Changes
Teacher
Position
Date of Resignation
Reason
Edward H. Gillespie
Principal, Dighton High
June 16, 1955
Principal, Bedford High
Mary P. Bliss
Languages, Dighton High
June 16, 1955
At Home
Gloria R. Davis
English, Dighton High
December 31, 1954
Teaching elsewhere
Edith C. Smiley
H. H. Arts, Dighton High
December 31, 1954
At home
Oliver J. Collard
Principal, Dighton Elementary
Terminated June 1955
Roy L. Farnsworth
English, Elementary
May 27, 1955
Resuming studies
Hope W. Hamilton
English, Elementary
Deceased, December 27, 1955
Marjorie P. Holmes
Grade 5, Dighton Elementary
June 10, 1955
At Home
Martha Mannion
Grade 5, Dighton Elementary
June 10, 1955
Teaching elsewhere
George R. Pauley, Jr.
Math. Dighton Elementary
June 10, 1955
Teaching in Quincy
C. Claudia McCarthy
Remedial Reading, Dighton Elementary
June 10, 1955
Teaching in Cooperstown, New York
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INDEX
Account of Audit
6
Ambulance Report Assessors' Report
53
Auditor's Report Balance Sheet
130
Board of Health Report
.85
Cemetery Fund Report
48
Civil Defense Director's Report
88
Community Nurse Report
89
Dog Officer's Report
88
Dogs Licensed
79
Finance Committee Report
10
Fire Department
72
Gypsy Moth Superintendent
58
Harbor Master's Report
86
Historian's Report
82
Inspector of Animals Report
87
Jury List
51 52
Library Report
75
Planning Board Report
84
Police Department
76
School Committee Report
1
School Committee
4
Director Vocational School
26
Vocational School Enrollment
28
Elementary School Graduation Program
33
Enrollment
36
Faculty
38
Financial Statement
7
High School Graduation Program
29
Music Supervisor
23
Principal Elementary School
19
Principal High School
14
School Calendar
6
School Nurse
13
Superintendent
10
Selectmen's Report
11
Sealer of Weights and Measures
75
Superintendent of Streets
69
Tax Collector's Report
59
Town Clerk's Report
18
Births
40 46
Deaths
Marriages
42
Treasurer's Report
83
Tree Warden's Report
68
Town Officers
3
Welfare Board Report
80
Jurors Drawn
74
91
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