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12 **
26-30
5
11-15
10
31-35
9
16-20
10
36-40
0
*This figure represents one advanced Senior Science Class and one class in Home Economics.
** Six of these classes are Home Economics classes.
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Robert Roy
Superintendent of Schools:
I herewith submit my third annual report as Principal of the Dighton Elementary School.
ENROLMENT
With the opening of school in September a total of 555 pupils were present. The peak enrollment for the year was 556.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum reflects the philosophy that has been projected over the past two and one half years.
Into the Elementary School comes the raw material of our democracy. Here these children 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 regarding 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 and the common under-
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standings which are essential for the unity and stability of society.
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. Our projected curriculum for the school is as follows:
1. A foreign language to be presented to qualified stu- dents on a conversational level at the fourth grade level.
2. A Special Class Program as recommended by the State Department of Education.
3. An Art Instructor for grades one to six. Our Junior High Division has an excellent art program function- ing under the capable direction of Mr. Albert Genovese.
4. For our Junior High the following additions : lengthen daily periods, add a foreign language, a commercial introduction course, extend mechanical drawing and an Industrial Arts program required for all boys regardless of educational objectives.
5. A physical education program conducted by an in- structor in Physical Education for at least one 25-30 minute period a week for grades one through six. This is to include both boys and girls and a definite course of study to follow.
DIGHTON PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
Our annual P.T.A. "Kick-off" dinner started the year's activities with over two hundred persons served. The program was presented by the Commanding Officer of the Niki station in Rehoboth.
The officers for the year are:
President
Mr. Day
Vice President
Dr. Woods
Secretary Mrs. Hurwitz
Treasurer
Mrs. Shaw
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Membership in the P.T.A. is open to any parent or interested citizen in our community.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
The testing program now in operation is offering to the teachers a tool by which they can better assist the pupils by diagnosing their weakness.
Our testing program structure is as follows: Inventory in September in grades two through eight; Readiness Tests to all entering first graders; Achievement tests in the late Spring to all grades and an Intelligence test in grades 3-5-8 annually.
As a result of such a complete analysis program, we have been able to aid and assist many students in their academic work before a serious condition evolves.
All entering first graders are screened by Mrs. Lamb, our Speech Therapist; and the parent, as well as the student, receives suggestions and instructions from Mrs. Lamb when- ever necessary.
Any parent who is interested in observing a Speech Therapy Class in operation is invited to contact the school for details.
EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
Both our Junior High boys and girls are participating in the Junior High League. Events such as Junior High Track Meet, (Dighton was the Host) Basketball, Baseball, Softball and a Cheering Squad offer a diversified area of activities for students so that individual needs and abilities are taken in consideration.
The Club program plus a Student Council and the services of Mr. Edwin Wyeth round out our program for the students of our school.
MISCELLANY
The proper maintenance of a building this size requires constant application and concern. Mr. Antone Costa and Mr.
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Alvin Silvia are executing their responsibilities and main- taining the building and facilities at an extremely high level.
Under the capable direction of Mrs. Alfrena Bettencourt and her staff, the students continue to receive a well planned, well balanced type "A" meal daily.
In conclusion may I express my appreciation to the Super- intendent of Schools, the School Committee, Town Officials and Parents of the community for their cooperation and sup- port in helping to improve the academic proficiency of our school.
Respectfully submitted,
F. EDWARD NICOLAS, Principal
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC REPORT
Mr. Robert Roy, Superintendent of Schools
Dear Mr. Roy :
My report as Instrumental Music Supervisor in the Town of Dighton is herewith respectfully submitted.
At present the instrumental music program consists of the following :
Group instruction in the brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
Elementary School Band. High School Band.
Elementary School brass choir and string en- semble.
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The lesson program is offered to beginners, intermediates and advanced instrumentalists. The lesson time consists of one class period a week and its purpose is to advance the student on his instrument by offering new musical material and correcting any individual problems which may arise.
The elementary school band has approximately twenty- five members. The band rehearses two forty-five minute periods a week and has been the most active of the musical organizations.
The band has participated at all of the high school foot- ball games and rallies; elementary school assemblies and at the Christmas Operetta. There are two smaller organizations within the elementary school; the brass choir and string ensemble.
The brass choir is a fine group composed of advanced elementary players. The purpose of the group is to give the students an opportunity to play advanced music and to perform in public as a musical unit.
The violin ensemble has made excellent progress. The group was formed as a preparation for an elementary school orchestra which will be started in the near future.
The High School Band has performed at the football games and rallies. Although the band has some fine players, there is a definite lack of numbers, and it has been necessary to combine both elementary and high school bands at these activities. Future plans for instrumental music in the high school are concerned with an orchestra. The addition of string players will make it possible for the high school to have a larger musical organization and will also give those students who were previously in the band the experience of playing a broader variety of music.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. LINCOLN,
Instrumental Music Supervisor
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VOCAL MUSIC REPORT
Mr. Robert T. Roy, Supt. of Schools
Dighton High School Somerset Avenue North Dighton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Roy :
I submit the following report for 1957:
Each elementary classroom is visited once a week for me to observe what has been accomplished during the week. "Uncertain singers" or those students that cannot match a tone in the first, second, and third grades are helped individu- ally. One song sung with words is required weekly. Rhyth- mic drills, some theoretical problems, and note-reading is presented daily in each grade with the exception of the first grade. The musical scale has just been taught, therefore; fundamental training for the first grade will be presented later in the year. Rhythm band is now a part of the music curriculum since each first grade classroom is equipped with a piano.
Rote songs are taught only in the first three grades. Before moving to the fourth grade, third graders have prac- tice in accomplishing songs sung with words through note- reading first. I believe that learning solely through rote teaching serves only as a "crutch."
Fifth and sixth grades are building their repetoire with two-part songs. The sixth grades have progressed so well this school year that three-part singing will definitely be introduced before long. This is an accompishment made since last year.
I visit the junior high general music class for two forty minute periods each week. Classroom participation, knowledge of basic theory, and the understanding of "good" music or serious music through listening are factors I consider when grading junior high. A junior high course consisting of selected students was introduced this year. This meets early in the morning for two short periods weekly. Shortly, prepa-
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ration will be made for the annual spring concert in which this chorus will take part.
At Christmas time an operetta, "Merry Christmas, Mister Snowman" was presented. Students from second to seventh grades were members of the cast. On the same program, the first and second grades sang selections of Christmas joy ac- companying themselves with rhythm instruments.
In closing, I wish to thank the administration and teach- ing staff for giving the music program serious consideration toward the emotional growth of the child and for including music as part of the every-day curriculum.
Yours very truly, NELLIE MAY PEIRCE, Vocal Music Supervisor
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIGHTON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I herewith submit my fifth annual report as Director of the Dighton Vocational School.
At a recent Vocational Directors' meeting, our guest speaker was Dr. Owen B. Kiernan, the new Commissioner of Education for the State of Massachusetts. During his talk, he stated that in his opinion Vocational Education is the "heart of education."
This has been a year of many pros and cons concerning secondary education. However, the following analysis from our office of education is timely and interesting. "For every scientist, from four to six engineers are needed. For each engineer, six to eleven skilled workers or tradesmen are required."
From the United States Department of Labor, the follow- ing statement has been issued. "Skills must be better in order
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.
to produce enough for 193 million people by 1965. It will take another 10 million fully-trained skilled workers to do the job."
In view of these facts, Vocational Education plays an even more important part in today's world.
In January, the senior boys of the automobile depart- ment acted as helpers and guides at the Taunton Automobile Show held at the Roseland Ballroom. We are grateful to Mr. George Powers, a member of our Advisory Board, for his invitation which has been extended again to this year's seniors.
Open House, held in May was by far the most successful to date. The large attendance was due in part, to the excellent pictorial coverage by the "Taunton Daily Gazette." Another interest factor was the radio broadcast, during which Mr. Quill of station W.P.E.P. interviewed our students while they were engaged in their shop work.
Mr. Robert Nolan, of the Office of Surplus Property- Division of Vocational Education, has again this year been very kind in allowing us to procure much usable material from Myles Standish. Recently, we received a new D.C. Welder, 18" Disc. Sander, new tires for our truck, plus small tools and steel.
Having an opportunity to acquire this material helps to reduce our per pupil cost.
The new Ford Thunderbird engine with Fordomatic transmission was a gift of the Ford Motor Company. Another gift was an Oldsmobile Rocket 88 engine with Hydromatic transmission. These units aid us greatly in presenting "up-to-date" instruction on live engine work.
We wish to thank the Taunton Oxygen Company for the new award of a complete gas welding outfit. It has been presented to a sophomore boy who has shown much promise in this field. During the summer, he has earned a considerable amount of money with his award.
The State Department of Vocational Education maintains that we must only accept those students who can be trained as skilled workers for profitable employment. Therefore, we
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must give a mechanical aptitude test, evaluate the student's records, be guided by the principal's recommendation, and also have a personal interview with each boy being considered.
Because of our limited space, we are only allowed to enroll twelve freshmen each year. However, the applications more than double this figure.
Our 1957 graduates are actively engaged in work for which they have been trained or with which they have been allied. A few of these young men are in the Armed Services. From our follow-up reports, all of them are doing exceptionally well.
We will continue to explore all avenues of trade training and employment to gear our program to the needs of industry. Also, we are trying to give our students the kind of an education which will prepare them to take their places as good citizens in our changing world.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you, your committee, the townspeople, employers who hire our students, and the many state agencies that aid us. The Dighton Voca- tional School is most appreciative.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES F. DAY, Director
DIGHTON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
CLass
Dighton
Berkley
Freetown Total
Freshmen
11
1
12
Sophomores
5
6
4 15
Juniors
5
3
5
13
Seniors
5
1
3
9
Totals
26
11
12
49
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DIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES
Dighton High School Auditorium-June 13, 1957
PROGRAM
OVERTURE-"Cathedral Echoes" Morrissey
Band
*PROCESSIONAL MARCH-"Marche Processionale" Band Herfurth
INVOCATION- Rev. Frank C. Seymour First Congregational Church of Dighton
WELCOME-
Steven Hall President-Class of 1957
HONOR ESSAY-"America Makes Its Way: The Past" Barbara Sellars
SELECTION-"This is My Country" arr. Tom Scott
Class of 1957
HONOR ESSAY-"America Makes Its Way : The Future" Joan Copeland
ADDRESS-"W-H-Y" Dr. J. Paul Mather, B.S.A., M.B.A., M.A., LL.D., LL.D., Sc. D. President, University of Massachusetts
PRESENTATIONS-James J. Dowd, Principal AWARDS-
Rensselaer Polytechnic Alumni Medal Balfour Key
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Commercial Award
John Charves Award
Bion L. Pierce Awards
Grossman Woodworking Award
Cpl. John Dutra Memorial Award Arion Award Bausch & Lomb Medal
SCHOLARSHIPS-
Dighton High School Alumni
Berkley Student Council East Freetown Women's Club Freetown Lions Club
Dighton Mothers' Fireside Circle
Dighton High School Class of 1956
Dighton Teachers' Association
+PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS -- Mr. Albert R. DeSilva Chairman of Dighton School Committee
SELECTION-"I'll Walk With God" Brodszky-Ernst Class of 1957
BENEDICTION- Rev. Francis A. McCarthy Pastor, St. Joseph's Church, No. Dighton
RECESSIONAL MARCH- Band
Roland S. Horne, Supervisor of Instrumental Music Nellie May Peirce, Supervisor of Vocal Music Accompanists-Joyce Gurney, Marilyn Hathaway
*The audience is requested to remain seated during the Pro- cessional March.
+The audience is requested to refrain from applause until all diplomas have been distributed.
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CLASS OF 1957
James Emery Andrews William Halsey Ashley Janice May Baptiste "Judith Crandell Barry *Margaret Ann Barry Wilfrid Joseph Berthiaume Shirley Irene Billings Paul Joseph Bilodeau John William Branco *Beverly Jayne Broadbent Charles Patrick Brown Nancy Louise Cambra Mary Louise Carvalho ** Joan Phyllis Copeland Natalie Dolores Costa Donna Cudworth Eunice Louise Eddy Josephine Moniz Ferreira *Madeline Ann Ferreira Marianna Mae Fortes Warner Brownell Goff Joan Phyllis Goodwin *Steven Hall Carole Frances Johnson Linda Mae Kristofferson Lorraine F. LaPorte Theodore Francis Lippold Raymond McCrohan
Hattie Elaine Marshall Arthur Joseph Martin Helen Louise Medeiros *Thelma R. Mull *Paul Costa Pacheco Lawrence Russell Perry *Jeanne Lauretta Pothier Samuel Stanley Pratt *Ronald Foster Reynolds Richmond George Rines *Caroline Marie Rose Robert Francis Rose *Barbara Louise Sellars George Morgan Silver *Irene Mae Simmons Madelyn Ann Simmons *Merle Arthur Smith Bruce Howard Spooner Robert Bruce Tedford Robert Winslow Terry Alfred Allen Tolley, Jr. Adeline Helen Torres Joseph A. Vargas Geraldine Vasconcellos Robert John Viveiros
*Laurelie Walker
Thomas Kilgour Webster, Jr.
** 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
Steven Hall
President
Joan Copeland
Vice-President
Thelma Mull
Treasurer
Beverly Broadbent
Secretary
Class Motto "We Will Find A Way Or Make One"
Class Advisor : Richard L. Dias
Dighton School Committee Albert R. DeSilva, Chairman Mrs. Hawtrey Yeames, Secretary Lawrence Mendoza
Wyman E. Hawkes
Mrs. James Carr Harry Hagopian Francis J. Torres, Financial Secretary
Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools
ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOLS
October 1, 1957
Dighton High School
223
Dighton Vocational School
53
Dighton Elementary School
543
819
Tuition Pupils-Dighton High School:
High School
Berkley
46
Freetown
14
Taunton
1
Vocational
Berkley
1
Freetown
14
86
Net Total Enrollment-Dighton Pupils
733
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GRADUATION EXERCISES
DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
June 5, 1957
PROGRAM
OVERTURE-"Cathedral Echoes" J. Morrissey
PROCESSIONAL-"Marche Processionale" P. C. Herfurth
INVOCATION- Rev. Francis A. McCarthy Pastor, St. Joseph's Church, North Dighton
CHORAL READING-"If" Rudyard Kipling
GREETINGS
John Pires Class President
SELECTION-"May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You"
THEME- A CHALLENGE TO YOUTH
Faith in Oneself
Charles Harris
Thoughts and Dreams, Triumph or Disaster? Robert Farrar
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SELECTION-"America My Own"
Being Oneself
Karen Taylor
The Unforgiving Minute William Silver
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS- Mr. Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS- Mr. Francis J. Torres Dighton School Committee
SELECTION-"I Believe"
BENEDICTION- Rev. Joseph Gamson North Dighton Methodist Church
RECESSIONAL-"The Royal Trumpeters" C. L. Barnes
Class Officers
President John Pires
Vice President
Ernest Carpenter
Secretary Betsy Broadbent
Treasurer Robert Farrar
Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools Mr. F. Edward Nicolas, Principal Miss Nellie May Peirce, Vocal Music Supervisor Mr. Roland S. Horne, Instrumental Music Supervisor Mr. Albert Genovese, Graduation Chairman
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GRADUATES
Patricia Ann Amarello Alan Bacon
Antoinette Benevides
Louis M. Benevides
Manuel M. Borges, Jr.
Maurice Roger Boucher
Betsy Ann Broadbent
Mary Michaela Buckley
Richard Anthony Medeiros
*Robert Avon Burgmann Frank Cambra Susan Grace Carey Ernest Carpenter Horace George Carpenter
*Thomas James Collard Mary Louise Costa Raymond Costa, Jr. Timothy Douglas Costa Elizabeth Ann Cottrell Barbara Anne DeMerritt *Roger S. Duarte James Mead Dunne Edith Elizabeth Estabrooks
*Robert Edward Farrar Paul Francis Ferreira Robert Francis Ferreira Barbara Louise Gomes Barbara Ann Haggerty Charles Daniel Harris Frederick E. Heinig James V. Heywood, Jr. Robert Wade Hopkins
*Joyce Ellen Horton Raymond Francis Jack
William E. Johnson, Jr. Carol Irene Jones
Peter Knox
George Francis Lavigne
*James Douglas Marsden Daniel Kendall Martin
Vernon Carlyle McNeil
Bruce Allen Miller Robert J. O'Hara Esther Pacheco
Alfred James Perry
Joseph Anthony Pimento John Francis Pires
*Cameron B. Place Charles Augustine Roderiques Charles A. Rose Maxine Estella Rose James Frederick Sherrington
*William Steven Silver Edward J. Silvia
*Pamela Louise Smith Francis Robert Sousa Julius M. Souza Ronald Joseph Souza
*Carl Edward Stonstrom F. David Sylvia
** Karen W. Taylor Dorothy Elizabeth Torres Joanne Beverly Vargas Penelope Jean Webster William Russell Wheeler Jon Edward Wordell
*Honors
** High Honors
ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 1, 1957 Dighton Schools
DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ยท 10
11
12 Total Bldg.
F. Edward Nicolas, Principal
Teachers:
Dorothy B. Bagley
24
24
Jessie H. Bradley
25
25
Doris M. Ferreira
21
21
Jacqueline C. Booth
26
26
Olive W. Crawford 24
24
Margaret F. Harrington 27
27
Rose E. Borges
32
32
Helen M. Simmons
31
31
Lena W. Cowell
37
37
Anne M. Phillips
37
37
Ann T. Fitzsimmons
37
Helen C. Turner
37
Mary E. Gannon
32
Leo T. Wontkowski
33
33
Albert N. Genovese
31
31
Annette Lussier
32
32
Francis R. Lussier
28
28
Kenneth P. Sanford
29
29
Total Elementary School
543
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37 37 32
DIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL DIGHTON VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
65
55
52
. 51
223
12
16
15
10
53
Total Enrollment in Dighton Schools
819
Number attending Private Schools
60
AGE-GRADE ENROLLMENT -- OCTOBER 1, 1957
AGE
Grade
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 Totals
1
14
50
6
70
2
8
51
15
3
77
3
7
53
2
1
63
4
12
47
9
6
74
7
52
11
4
74
12
41
9
3
65
10
37
10
6
63
7
14
27
14
2
57
8
16
48
11
2
$77
9
16
42
10
3
*71
10
12
46
8
1
11
13
43
4
1
=$61
12
-
-
-
-
-
-
Totals
14
58
64
80
59
74
68
64
56
84
67
71
54
5
1
819
*Includes Tuition Students
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*67
5
6
DIGHTON SCHOOL FACULTY - DECEMBER 31, 1957 Dighton High School
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd.
Principal
James J. Dowd, M.Ed.
244 So. Walker St., Taunton
No. Adams State Teachers' College, University of Mass.
1956
Vice-Principal
Leo P. DeMarco, M.Ed.
403 Spring St., North Dighton
Fordham Univ., Boston University 1946
Faculty
Parick F. Delaney, Jr., B.S.
232 High St., Fall River
Providence College 1957
Richard L. Dias, M.Ed. Simpson Lane, Assonet
Arnold College of Science 1952
Alberta C. Hamilton, B.S., M.S.
Pleasant St., Dighton
University of Mass. 1957
Wilfred A. Hathaway
Somerset Ave., Segreganset
University of Mass.
1957
Helena M. Kennedy, M.A.
175 Highland St., Taunton
Simmons College, Boston University
1953
Arthur A. Lewis, M.A.
47 Winthrop St., Taunton
Brown University
1957
Robert M. McGuirk, A.B.
25 Second St., Taunton
Providence College
1956
Louise W. Ring, B.A.
Elm Street, Berkley
Boston University, Col. of Liberal Arts
1955
Walter R. Scanlon, M.Ed.
10 Greylock Ave., Taunton
Prov. College, Bridgewater Teachers' College 1950
Suffolk University
1924
William E. Sullivan, A.B.
Colby College 1957
Francis R. Vitale, M.Ed.
Boston University
1951
Vocational School
Director
Charles F. Day, B.S. in Ed.
Paul W. Couture, M.Ed.
Charles C. O'Connell
Walker St., No. Dighton Simpson Lane, Assonet
302 Washington St., Taunton
Fitchburg Teachers' College 1943
Prov. College, Bridgewater Teachers' College 1953
Taunton High, Fitchburg Teachers' College 1944
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Eleanor S. Smith, B.S. in Ed.
Williams St., No. Dighton 26 Briggs St., Taunton 365 Somerset Ave., Taunton
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Dighton High School (continued)
Name
Home Address
Education
High School Office Secretary Thelma C. Spinney
Cafeteria Personnel
Aldea G. Gagner, Head Cook Annie G. Davis, Assistant Violet Horton, Part time
50 South St., Taunton Main Street, Dighton
Dighton Elementary School
Principal
F. Edward Nicolas, Ed. M.A.
Faculty
Dorothy B. Bagley
Jacqueline C. Booth, B.S. in Ed.
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1954
Rose E. Borges, M.Ed.
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1927
Jessie H. Bradley, B.A.
Wellesley College, Bridgewater Teachers' College 1954
Calvin Coolidge College 1921
Olive W. Crawford, B.S. M.Ed.
411 Prospect St., Fall River
Calvin Coolidge College 1947
Doris M. Ferreira
490 Woodman St., Fall River
Perry Normal
1949
Bridgewater Teachers' College 1957
University of Mass.
1957
University of Bridgeport 1953
Framingham Teachers' College 1946
Rivier College 1956
Providence College 1955
Bridgewater Teachers' College
1948
Anne M. Phillips
Center St., Segreganset
Suffolk University 1955
Perry Kindergarten Normal 1948
54 Coral St., Fall River 154 Dighton Ave., Taunton 6 Pleasant St., Dighton Berkley St., Berkley
198 Bourn Ave., Somerset
108 Broadway, Taunton
Mary E. Gannon, B.A.
3235 Riverside Ave., Somerset 243 High St., Taunton
Albert N. Genovese, M.S.Ed.
Margaret F. Harrington
233 Whipple St., Fall River
Annette Lussier, B.A.
437 Lindsay St., Fall River
Francis R. Lussier, A.B.
118 Shawomet Ave., Somerset
59 Freedom St., Fall River
29 Summer St., No. Dighton
App'd.
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Lena W. Cowell, B.S. M.Ed.
Ann T. Fitzsimmons, B.S. in Ed.
Dighton Elementary School (continued)
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd.
Kenneth P. Sanford, M.A.
14 Buxton Ave., Somerset
Boston College 1957
Helen M. Simmons
4 Avon Street, Somerset
Thibodeau Bus. College 1922
Framingham Normal School 1946
Providence College, Bridgewater Teachers' College 1956
Music Supervisors
Vocal
Nellie May Peirce, B.M.
96 Middleboro Ave., E. Taunton Boston University 1956
Instrumental
Charles H. Lincoln, B.M.
25 Monica Street, Taunton Boston University 1957
Elementary School Secretary
Hannah E. Lassen
17 Pleasant St., Dighton
Cafeteria Personnel
Alfrena Bettencourt, Head Cook
Grace E. French, Assistant
Louise G. Gomes, Assistant
Bertha R. Stafford, Assistant
211 School Street, North Dighton Lincoln Avenue, North Dighton Hart Street, Dighton Somerset Ave., Segreganset
Custodians
Name
Home Address
School
App'd.
Howell S. Carr
Elm Street, Dighton
Dighton High School
1942
Charles R. Leonard
Center St., No. Dighton
Dighton High School
1952
Antone Costa
Elm St., Dighton
Dighton Elementary
1956
Alvin Silvia
School Lane, Dighton
Dighton Elementary
1957
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117 School St., No. Dighton
Helen C. Turner
Leo T. Wontkowski, B.A., M.A.
356 Robinson Ave., So. Attleboro
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Personnel Changes
Teacher
Position
Date of Resignation
Reason
Ann G. Warner
English, High School
July 18, 1957
To be married
Robert M. Ponte
English, High School
June 30, 1957
Teaching in Fall River
Jean L. Goodell
H. H. Arts
June 30, 1957
Not known
Mary Lymberis
Physical Education
June 30, 1957
Not known
Roland S. Horne, Jr.
Instrumental Music
July 2, 1957
Teaching in New York
Jacqueline Bennett
Grade 5, Elementary
June 7, 1957
New Bedford
Frederick J. Arata
Grade 6, Elementary
June 7, 1957
Rockland
Arthur M. Chace
Grades 7 & 8, Elementary
July 17, 1957
Teaching Principal Deerfield
Manuel A. Mello
Custodian, Elementary
May 24, 1957
Working elsewhere
ANNUAL REPORT
INDEX
Ambulance Report
64
Assessors' Report
47
Auditor's Report
80
Balance Sheet
112
Board of Health Report
74
Cemetery Fund Report
41
Civil Defense Director's Report
67
Community Nurse Report
78
Dogs Licensed
69
Dog Officer's Report
71
Finance Committee Report
7
Fire Department
61
Gypsy Moth Superintendent
46
Harbor Master's Report
68
Historian's Report
68
Inspector of Animals Report
73
Inspector of Slaughtering Report
72
Inspector for the Board of Health's Report
75
Jurors Drawn
45
Jury List
44
Library Report
67
Planning Board Report
76
Playground Commissioners Report
69
Police Department
65
School Committee Report
115
Director Vocational School
29
Elementary School Graduation Program
36
Enrollment
39
Faculty
41
Financial Statement
5
High School Graduation Program
32
Instrumental Music Supervisor
26
Principal Elementary School
23
Principal High School
13
School Calendar
4 12
Superintendent
8
Vocal Music Supervisor
28
Vocational School Enrollment
31
Selectmen's Appointments for 1957
4
Selectmen's Report
8
Sealer of Weights and Measures
71
Shade Tree Committee Report
70
Superintendent of Streets
58
Tax Collector's Report
51
Town Clerk's Report
14
Births
32
Deaths
39
Marriages
35
Treasurer's Report
72
Tree Warden's Report
60
Town Officers
3
Veterans' Agent Report
73
Welfare Board Report
77
School Nurse
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