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GUIDANCE
Guidance is a contiual and ever-present process in our school. The guidance program is carried out by the home room teachers and the principal. Frequent conferences are held between the student and the teacher; and the student and the principal. These conferences are aimed at helping the student in solving problems encountered in normal school activities. We are in close contact and co-operate with other agencies of the community which offer assistance in the fields related to guidance. Extra attention and help is provided students with special study problems and difficulties by all teachers at the close of school each day.
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EXTRACURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Student Council-The Student Council is an active and important student function in our school. They assist in supervising and approving student sponsored activities under the guidance and direction of the teachers and principal.
Athletics-The athletics program is full and compre- hensive. Boys' basketball and baseball teams are planned and a full schedule of games is played with other schools in the area. This program is under the direction of the Boys' Physical Education Instructor, Mr. John Wood.
Miss Nancy Holt, the Girls' Physical Education Instruc- tor, coaches a girls' program which includes basketball and softball.
Newspaper-An excellent school newspaper is published by the students under the sponsorship and direction of Mrs. Eunisa Wordell.
Girls' Glee Club-The Girls' Glee Club is a very active unit. This winter, they, in collaboration with the Dighton Elementary School, presented the highly successful annual Christmas Festival. This group is directed by Mr. Donald Morrison, the Vocal Music Supervisor.
Band-We, in the Junior High School, are very proud of our outstanding school band which is under the capable lead- ership of Mr. Charles Lincoln, Instrumental Music Super- visor.
MISCELLANY
An important role in the general welfare and pleasant atmosphere which prevails in our school is played by our custodial staff, Mr. Alvin Silvia and Mr. Charles Leonard. For their co-operation and capable assistance, I am extremely grateful.
In co-operation with the Civil Defense Director, Mr. Rebello, a highly successful air raid evacuation drill was held by the students and teachers.
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In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, a fire drill was held under the direction of Fire Chief Willis who upon com- pletition of the drill addressed the students who were as- sembled for the occasion.
RECOMMENDATIONS
With the realization that in a democratic society as exists here in America and with the goal of giving every student in Dighton the opportunity to get the best possible education within our power to do so, I am recommending the estab- lishment of a Special Education Class for the Junior High Level in order that the students of low ability make the maximum advantage of his schooling so that he can play an active and intelligent role in his duties as a citizen in a democracy.
It is also recommended that the present woodworking shop be converted into a combination-art-music room in order that these phases of our educational program be utilized to its fullest potential and that the former vocational auto shop be put into use as the new woodworking shop.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, I wish to take this opportunity to thank the school committee; Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools; for the co-operation extended to me and my staff. Also to the co-occupants of our building, many thanks for their co-operation, understanding and kindnesses. I wish to insure the citizens of the Town of Dighton that we will do all in our power to continue to give the students in our charge the best possible education that is within our power to impart.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD F. ALEIXO, Principal
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REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Robert T. Roy
Superintendent of Schools
My report as Supervising Principal of the Dighton Ele- mnetary School is herewith respectfully submitted.
ENROLLMENT
The enrollment in September was 377. Pupils from grade one thru the fifth grade and the Opportunity Class are now housed at the Dighton Elementary School.
CURRICULUM
New Time Schedule
8:30 A.M. Playground period before 8:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M. Pupils pass to Classrooms for pre-school period.
8:45 A.M. Tardy bell-regular classes begin.
3:00 P. M. Dismissal-Bus schedule 3:00 P. M. to about 3:15 P. M.
Lengthening of School Day
The extra time in the lengthened school day has been added to the academic program and not to the extra curricula activities program.
Time Allotment Program
Studied the time allotment schedules in the various grades to establish a well balanced uniform subject matter program for each grade.
As indicated in a previous report the projected curricu- lum included the following which I sincerely hope will be added to our program :
1 An Art Instructor for grades one thru five.
2 Expansion of the physical education program from grades one thru five.
3 Foreign language program with instruction in Spanish rather than French.
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CHANGES
1 New Reading Program
I have introduced a new reading method using our basic system in grades two thru five. The method is founded on homogeneous grouping of all students at each grade level. The plan has been approved by Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools and the Dighton School Committee. The method has been explained to parents who have children in the elemen- tary grades.
2 Reorganization of the Cafeteria Schedule
Pupils were instructed in techniques to speed up serv- ice, eliminate confusion and minimize noise during the lunch period. Courteous dining room manners and orderly conduct was incorporated into the program.
3 Before School Play Period
Early bus pupils have an opportunity to play before classes in the morning.
4 Recess Periods
Recess periods scheduled at different times to permit students more freedom and closer supervision on the playground.
5 Noon Playground Periods
These periods have been organized so that both play- ground areas are in use during two different scheduled sessions allowing maximum use of the school play- ground for physical exercises and games.
6 Monitor System
Training of students to assume responsibilities of citizenship within the school organization.
GUIDANCE PROGRAM
1 Achievement Testing Program for all Students.
2 Arranging Parent Conference meetings.
3 An Education Week Open House with parents ob- serving teaching methods during regular class sessions.
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4 Parent-Teacher Association evening session with par- ent-teacher conferences.
5 Guidance and counseling service for pupils with social or academic problems.
6 Beginning the accumulative record folders for each student in grade one. Compiling further information to be added to the file of each student at the elemen- tary level.
OPPORTUNITY CLASS
An opportunity Class under the direction of Mrs. Anne M. Phillips has been started at the Dighton Elementary School this year. This is a class in which children who are unable to keep up with the work of regular classes will be able to proceed at a rate more suitable for their intellectual abilities. The Department of Education has established requirements for admission to these classes, foremost of which that each child shall be examined by a qualified psychologist prior to enrollment in the class. The reason for this is to be certain that the child can potentially profit from such a placement. Children have trouble keeping up with their classes for a variety of reasons. These include intellectual retardation, physical handicap or emotional and adjustment problems which prevent them from utilizing the potential they have. Only the intellectually retarded children should be placed in the Opportunity Class. Our school psychologist Paul Sol- omon, Ph. D. tested the children who are enrolled in our Opportunity Class.
SPANISH CLASS
Recently the American government as well as the general public has realized that we must do something to strengthen our national educational system. One excellent plan is to begin the study of foreign languages at an earlier age. The European and South American schools have been doing this for many years. Whether for business, politics or pleasure the necessity for learning modern foreign languages is becom .. ing most important. Having taught in Caracas, Venezuela
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and traveled extensively in South America I had first hand knowledge of the need for knowing Spanish. When one realizes that Mexico all the Central and South American countries with the exception of Brazil speak the Spanish language one becomes aware of the need of teaching Spanish in our schools.
LIBRARY
There is a need for improvement and expansion of our library facilities. Much work is still to be done to provide complete and adequate service as a school library.
SPEECH CLINIC
The Speech Clinic program under the direction of Mrs. Helen Lamb, Speech Therapist is conducted every Monday at the Dighton Elementary School. All students are carefully screened in the first grade to discover and assist students with speech difficulties.
Latest statistics tell us that the largest group of handi- capped children in America are "Speech Cripples." Research reveals that more than two million children have serious speech defects, exceeding the combined numbers of physically crippled deaf, blind and mentally defective. Of these, only a small proporton have organic impairments, such as Cerebral Palsy, cleft palate, impaired hearing etc.
These statistics are startling and definitely show that in the near future we will need more time for our Speech Clinic.
Last year we started a pre-school speech program, held after 3 P. M. at the above school. This program speaks for itself, as the following quotation taken from a letter of a grateful parent will show: ' .... through the pre-school speech clinic, my boy has improved greatly, and by the time the next school year rolls around he'll be ready for first grade with no impediment and no complex."
We do wish more parents would take advantage of the pre-school speech clinic.
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Sometimes it is advantageous to continue therapy through the summer vacation, for this program we are fortunate in having the services of the Camp on Martha's Vineyard for handicapped children.
CAFETERIA
Under the National Lunch Program our cafeteria serves all the students in both the Dighton Elementary and the Dighton Junior High Schools. At the present time we are operating two cafeteria periods in each building.
The lunch program under the efficient management of Mrs. Alfrena Bettencourt and her assistants serve a well balanced meal at a moderate cost.
MAINTENANCE
Our custodians Mr. Antone Costa and Mr. Frank Rogers should be commended for their efforts in keeping our school plant clean and in excellent repair.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 In order to care for the large classes as well as the anticipated increase in the fall enrollment I am recom- mending another teacher for the fourth grade, third grade and the first grade.
2 It will be necessary to have another Opportunity Class to make provision for the younger students in one class- room and the older students in another classroom.
3 A school librarian on a full time or part time basis to service both the Dighton Elementary School and the Dighton Junior High School.
4 A remedial-reading teacher to help pupils of normal intelligence whose reading skill is considerably below that of his classmates.
5 A new revised report card.
6 Course of Study Workshops.
7 Expansion of the Audio-Visual program.
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APPRECIATION
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Dighton School Committee, to Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools, to the faculty of the Dighton Elementary School, to the Dighton Town Officials, to Mrs. Alfrena Bettencourt, cafe- teria manager and her staff, to Mrs. Hannah Lassen my secretary, to Dr. Charles M. Souza, school physician, to Mrs. Esther Bowden, school nurse, to Mr. Antone Costa and Mr. Frank Rogers custodians and to the officers and members of the Parent-Teacher Association for the excellent co-operation given me during my first term of office as your principal. I am most appreciative of the privilege afforded me to serve my town.
Respectfully submitted, DR. ROSE BORGES, Principal
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC REPORT
Mr. Robert Roy, Superintendent of Schools Dighton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Roy :
I herewith submit the annual instrumental music report for Dighton Elementary and Junior High School.
At the Elementary School, instrumental music lessons are offered to pupils in grades four and five. The students receive one lesson a week. The duration of the lesson is either thirty or forty-five minutes depending on the number of pupils playing a particualr instrument. At present there are thirty pupils in grades four and five enrolled in the instru- mental music program. Prior to 1960-61 school year lessons were given in the school storage room or auditorium. This year a classroom is now available for the Music Department. The added space and facilities of the classroom have been extremely beneficial to the program.
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Lessons are offered in all grades at the Junior High School. Each pupil receives one lesson a week on a rotating schedule. There are thirty-six pupils receiving group lessons. Six are new students and the remaining intermediates.
The Junior High School Band meets three days a week. In previous years the band rehearsed before school for two forty-five minute periods a week but due to the change in bus schedule it is impossible to do so this year. The band now meets on Tuesday during the activity period and on Wednes- day and Thursday band members eat the early lunch and practice during the following recess period. The length of the Wednesday and Thursday rehearsal is approximately twenty to twenty-eight minutes.
The band has performed at the Christmas assembly and annual Christmas concert.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the admin- istrators of both the Elementary and Junior High School for their cooperation in helping us meet the changes brought about by the addition of the Junior High School, and thus maintaining an active instrumental music program.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES H. LINCOLN, JR., Instrumental Music Supervisor
REPORT OF THE VOCAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Robert T. Roy,
Superintendent of Schools
I herewith submit my third annual report as Supervisor of Vocal Music.
The same basic course of study is being followed in the Elementary and Junior High Schools this year, predicated on the belief that a successful music program must capitalize on children's natural interest in music. This is done by
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presenting experiences which appeal to the child through the wide range of activities included in the world of music. In this type of program, we are attempting to impart not only the skills necessary to produce music, but also the ability to be selective consumers of music. Specifically, the course of study is planned so that the students will have (1) the ability to use music as a means of self-expression and communica- tion, (2) an understanding of the musical expressions of others; and (3) an awareness of as much of the science of music as will aid in giving meaning to music as an art.
A highly successful year has been enjoyed by the choral and Senior High Glee Clubs presented their annual spring organizations. On the evening of May 20th, 1960, the Junior program. Compositions were performed ranging from sacred to present day musical comedy. The Junior High group also participated in a series of exchange concerts with glee clubs from the Carver and Lakeville schools.
The tour program consisted of :
Seventy-Six Trombones, from "The Music Man" .... Wilson
The Waltzing Cat Anderson Great Day, from the Musical Play "Great Day", Youmans Brother James' Air arr. Jacob
I'm Only Nineteen arr. Winter
I May Never Pass This Way Again
arr. Ringwald.
Battle Hymn of The Republic arr. Wilhousky
The Christmas Festival was held at the Elementary School on December 20th, 1960. This consisted of presenta- tions by the elementary grades including the Nativity Scene. The Junior High Glee Club rendered a group of Christmas selections.
An operetta is being planned for production sometime in the spring.
Respectfully submitted, DONALD F. MORRISON, Supervisor of Vocal Music
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DIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES
Dighton High School Auditorium-June 16, 1960
PROGRAM
OVERTURE-"Armada" David Bennett
Band *PROCESSIONAL-Theme from "Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
INVOCATION- Rev. James R. Prickett Dighton Methodist Church
WELCOME-
David A. Perry President-Class of 1960
HONOR ESSAY-"The Educated Society" Michael J. Hurwitz
SELECTION-"The Halls of Ivy" Henry Russell and Vick Knight Class of 1960
HONOR ESSAY- "Our Motto: Today We Follow; Tomorrow We Lead" Catherine M. Roderick
VOCAL SOLO-"God Bless America" Irving Berlin
Brenda N. Menges Piano Accompanist-Janet M. Rubadou
ADDRESS-"Your High School Record-Does It Count ?" Harold F. Scott, B.S., Ed.M., Ped.D.
Principal, Warwick Veterans' Memorial High School Immediate past President and present Executive Committee
Member of New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
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PRESENTATIONS-William J. Samos, Principal
AWARDS-
Balfour Key Bausch and Lomb Medal
Commercial Award
John Charves Award
Dighton Boosters' Club Girls' Competitive Athletic Trophy Cpl. John Dutra Memorial Award
Dighton P.T.A. Vocational Achievement Award
Dighton Teachers' Association Vocational Achieve- ment Award Bion L. Pierce Awards
Rensselaer Polytechnic Alumni Medal
SCHOLARSHIPS-
Berkley Women's Club
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Berkley, Freetown and Lakeville
Dighton Boosters' Club Scholastic-Athletic Scholarship
Dighton High School Alumni
Dighton High School Class of 1959
Dighton Mothers' Fireside Circle
Dighton Parent Teachers' Association
Dighton Teachers' Association
* PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS- Introduction : Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools Presentation : Harry Hagopian, Member Dighton School Committee
SELECTION-"I Walk With God" Nicholas Brodszky Class of 1960
BENEDICTION- Rev. Alfred J. Gendreau Pastor, St. Peter's Church, Dighton
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RECESSIONAL MARCH-"Our Flag Forever"
Band Henry Whistler
Charles H. Lincoln, Supervisor of Instrumental Music Donald F. Morrison, Supervisor of Vocal Music Accompanist-Carolyn H. Melesky
*The audience is requested to remain seated during the Processional March.
¡The audience is requested to refrain from applause until all diplomas have been distributed.
CLASS OF 1960
*Colette Marie Adele Alves Napoleon Alves, Jr.
Barbara A. Andrews
Manuel Joseph Andrews JoAnn Ashworth
Ernest Hathaway Atwood Herbert F. Atwood
** Jean Ellen Atwood Robert E. Badejo
Ralph Richard Barboza
Anthony John Borba David Paul Borden
*Edith Mae Boyce Helen Althea Briggs
Nancy F. Carr
*Natalie Anne Carvalho Charles Chester Alan Clegg
*David Alden Perry Irene Ann Perry Edward A. Pierce Anita Louise Pontes
John Marston Cobb
John Edward Collard Richard Joseph Donahue
Alberta H. Gramm Roger L. Gross
Linda D. Gunn
*Susan Hathaway Hambly Orin F. Holmes
** Michael Jack Hurwitz Roseanne Elizabeth Lavigne
** Simone Marie Lenney Richard Alton Levinson Doris Marie Linden
*Brenda Nina Menges Bernard John Nagle, Jr. Griffith Hugh Neville Shirley A. Nunes Eleanor Mary Pabst Dorothy A. Paiva
*Jane Marie Potter *Janet Catherine Pysz
** Catherine Mary Roderick Virginia May Rose William Robert Roy
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Janet Muriel Rubadou
James Edward Silveira
Marilyn Janet Silvia
Richard Theodore Silvia
John E. Smith
*Judith Emma Soares Edward F. Stone
Caryle Jane Sylvester
"Nancy Jane Synan George E. Taber, Jr.
Carol Jean Terra
Janet Elaine Varley
Whitney Bates Wargat
** First Honors-An average of A for four years.
*Second Honors-An average of B to A for four years.
Class Officers
David Perry President
Roger Gross
Vice-President
Doris Linden Secretary
Jane Potter
Treasurer
Class Motto
"Today We Follow: Tomorrow We Lead"
Class Advisor: Eleanor S. Smith
Dighton School Committee
Frank Rogers, Chairman Joseph W. Fleck, Secretary
Harry Hagopian
Antone Compos
Lawrence D. Dutra William B. Wynne
Wyman E. Hawkes, Financial Secretary
Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools
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GRADUATION EXERCISES DIGHTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
June 8, 1960
PROGRAM
OVERTURE-"Armada" David Bennett
*PROCESSIONAL-Theme from "Pomp and Circumstance"
Edward Elgar
INVOCATION- Rev. Alfred Gendreau Pastor, St. Peter's Church, Dighton
GREETINGS-
Joseph Gailes Class President
SELECTION-"Brother James' Air" Gordon Jacob
Members of the Graduating Class
THEMES-
"Educational Highway" Joanne Zandi
"Looking Upward and Onward" Wayne Tripp
"Educational Experiences" Constance Atwood
SELECTION-"I Whistle A Happy Tune" Richard Rodgers Members of the Graduating Class
THEMES-
"Well Done" "Vocations Unlimited"
Elizabeth Ford
Bruce DeSilva
"The Purpose Behind Education" Mary Ann Gracia
GRADUATION PRAYER G. W. Briggs
Lyn Baldwin
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PRESENTATION OF AWARDS- Mr. Robert T. Roy Superintendent of Schools
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS- Mr. William Wynne Dighton School Committee SELECTION-"I Believe" Drake and Graham
A GRADUATION TOAST- Members of the Graduating Class
BENEDICTION -- Rev. Peter Baldwin Minister, Dighton Unitarian Church
RECESSIONAL-"Little Champ March" Ted Mesang
Class Officers
President ...... Joseph Gailes
Vice President ........ Kathleen Pavao
Secretary
Cynthian Dunne
Treasurer
Paula Dupont
Mr. Robert T. Roy, Superintendent of Schools Mr. F. Edward Nicolas, Principal Mr. Donald Morrison, Vocal Music Supervisor Mr. Charles Lincoln, Instrumental Music Supervisor Mrs. Eunisa Wordell, Graduation Chairman
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GRADUATES
Alice Ann Amaral
Ronald Everett Amarello *Constance Louise Atwood *Eunice Leslee Atwood Patricia Badejo Lyn Baldwin Robert Frances Benevides
*Carol Veronica Cash * Armen Sergei Casparian John Chellel, III Gloria Jean Costa Lillian Margaret Costa *Bruce Allan DeSilva Cynthia Ann Dunne
*Paula A. Dupont Robert Edward Dutra, Jr. Beverly Jane Ferreira
*Elizabeth P. Ford Valerie A. Francis Bernadette Marie Freire
*Sandra Ella Freitas Donna Lee Gailes Joseph Ronald Gailes
*Catherine Frances Gomes
*Mary Ann Gracia Lynn Jean Hoffshire Eileen B. Holmes
*Carole Ann Holt
*Patricia Ann Hopkins Kenneth Frederick Horrocks, Jr.
*Janet Ann Horton
Rita T. Karppinen
Timo Olavi Karppinen James Alan Ludovicz Edward F. McCarthy, Jr. Bruce Allen McCracken Joseph Medeiros, Jr. Mary Ann Medeiros Walter Edward Miller Elizabeth Agnes O'Connell
Frances Marie O'Connell Elizabeth Mary Otterson Raymond J. Paiva Joseph Francis Pavao, Jr.
*Kathleen Pavao Regina Lee Penacho *Carol Louise Perry Elaine Marie Perry Jeffrey F. Philbrook Samuel David Pine
*Patricia Ann Plonka John Theron Poland James M. Redfern Frederick T. Reed Richard H. Shumway *Phyllis Jeanne Silvia *Margaret Mary Simmons Eileen Naomi Sousa
*Linda Lee Spinney Alan Dennis Sylvia Wayne Richmond Tripp *James Russell Varley *John Jay Wargat Donna Marie Wolfenden
** Joanne Ursula Zandi
*Highest Honors
*Honors
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ENROLLMENT-OCTOBER 1, 1960
Dighton Schools
DIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade 1 2 3
4
5
Oppt. Total Class Bldg.
Dr. Rose Borges, Principal
Teachers:
Dorothy B. Bagley
30
30
Jessie H. Bradley
31
31
Doris M. Ferreira
30
30
Dorothy E. Borjeson
26
26
Olive W. Crawford
28
28
Margaret F. Harrington
27
27
Mary G. Fleming
29
29
Helen M. Simmons
29
29
Lena W. Cowell
30
30
Louise M. Weiler
30
30
Ann T. Fitzsimmons
24
24
Olive M. Kelley
22
22
Helen C. Turner
24
24
Anne M. Phillips
15
15
Total Elementary School DIGHTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade
6 7 8
Edward F. Aleixo, Principal
Teachers:
Mary E. Gannon
33
33
Frances E. Bergstrom
32
32
Nancy A. Holt
26
26
Mary Louise Po
28
28
Everett W. Jose
30
30
John K. Wood
22
22
James E. O'Donnell
22
22
Eunisa Wordell
22
22
375
Total Junior High School
215
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AGE-GRADE ENROLLMENT-OCTOBER 1, 1960
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (Including Tuition)
Age
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Students
3
31 111 113 114
83
15
2
1
Total 473
Vocational Students
6 17
19
15
5
1
63
Total Enrollment
1126
Private School
66
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
Totals
1
18 61
12
81
2
11
58
10
2
58
3
7
48
4
1
60
1
70
5
14
45
10
1
Opportunity
1
1
5
5
1
1
1
15
Class
10
46
5
4
65
6
11
52
14
7
84
7
7
48
8
3
66
8
590
AGE 9
Grade
5 6 7
91
11
41
3
3
DIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY-DECEMBER 31, 1960 Dighton Elementary School
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd.
Principal
Dr. Rose E. Borges
Pleasant St., Dighton
Calvin Coolidge College 1927
Faculty
Dorothy B. Bagley
54 Coral St., Fall River
Perry Kindergarten Normal 1948
Dorothy E. Borjeson, B.S. in Ed.
67 Orchard St., Raynham
Bridgewater Teacher' College 1958
Jessie H. Bradley, B.A.
Berkley Street, Berkley
Wellesley College, Bridgewater Teachers College 1954
Lena W. Cowell, B.S.M.Ed.
198 Bourn Avenue, Somerset
Calvin Coolidge College 1921
Olive W. Crawford, B.S.M.Ed.
411 Prospect Street, Fall River
Calvin Coolidge College 1947
Doris M. Ferreira
490 Woodman Street, Fall River Perry Normal 1949
Ann T. Fitzsimmons, M.Ed.
108 Broadway, Taunton
Bridgewater Teachers College 1957
Bridgewater Teachers College 1960
Framingham Teachers College 1946
Salem Teachers' College 1959
Bridgewater Teachers College 1948
Helen M. Simmons, B.S. in Ed.
Helen C. Turner
Louise M. Weiler, B.S. in Ed.
Somerset Avenue, Segreganset 233 Whipple Street, Fall River 61 Prospect St, North Dighton 59 Freedom St., Fall River 4 Avon St., Somerset
117 School St., North Dighton
73 Stearns Road, Brookline
Northeastern Univ. 1960
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Mary G. Fleming
Margaret F. Harrington
Olive M. Kelley, B.S. in Ed. Anne M. Phillips
Bridgewater Teachers College 1922
Framingham Normal School 1946
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Dighton Junior High School
Name
Home Address
Education
App'd.
Principal
Edward F. Aleixo, M.Ed.
50 Clifford St., Taunton
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1960
Faculty
Frances E. Bergstrom, B. of Mus. 161 Winthrop St., Taunton
Mary E. Gannon, B.A.
65 Roosevelt Ave., Somerset 174 Old Warren Road, Swansea
Bridgewater State Teachers College 1960
Everett W. Jose, B.S. in Ed.
533 Forest St., Bridgewater 24 No. Walker St., Taunton Andrews St., North Dighton
Fitchburg Teachers College 1960
Mass. College of Art 1960
East Stroudsburg State Teachers College 1960 Boston University 1959
Music Supervisors
Vocal
Donald F. Morrison, B.M.
Williams St., North Dighton
Boston University 1958
Instrumental
Charles H. Lincoln, Jr., B.M.
25 Monica St., Taunton · Boston University 1957
Elementary and Junior High Secretary
Hannah E. Lassen 17 Pleasant St., Dighton
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Bridgewater State Teachers College 1960
James E. O'Donnell, B.S.
Mary Louise Po, B.F.A.
John K. Wood, B.S. in Health & Phys. Ed.
Eunisa Wordell, B.S.
8 King St., Taunton
Somerset Ave., Segreganset
Evangel College, Springfield, Mo. 1960
University of Mass. 1960
Nancy A. Holt, B.S. in Ed.
Cafeteria Personnel
Name
Home Address School
Alfrena Bettencourt, Head Cook Annie G. Davis, Assistant
Grace E. French, Assistant
Louise G. Gomes, Assistant
Bertha R. Stafford, Assistant
211 School Street, No. Dighton Main Street, Dighton Lincoln Avenue, No. Dighton
Hart Street, Dighton
Somerset Avenue, Segreganset
Part Time Instructors
Helen Lamb
Catherine M. Donle
Charles R. Leonard
Center St., No. Dighton
Dighton Junior High 1952
Alvin Silvia
School Lane, Dighton
Dighton Junior High 1957
Antone Costa
Elm St., Dighton
Dighton Elementary 1956
Frank Rogers
Lincoln Ave., No. Dighton
Dighton Elementary 1960
App't.
666 Pearse Road, Swansea 60 Pine Street, Dighton
Custodians
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REPORT OF THE DIGHTON-REHOBOTH REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
In the year 1960 the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School became a reality. During the spring and summer a faculty consisting of thirty-eight people was assembled. This faculty included thirty academic teachers, four vocational teachers, a principal, an assistant principal, a vocational direc- tor and a guidance counselor. Of the thirty academic teach- ers, five were chosen as department heads. These people along with the administrators began work early in August to insure a smooth opening of the new school. The entire faculty began work the last week in August and had some two and one half weeks to prepare for the opening of school. This time was more than we had anticipated but hurricane "Don- na" delayed our opening about three days.
It was fortunate indeed that the faculty was available to work for the opening as we learned in July that we were to have two sections of the building instead of three ready for September as we had planned for. Long hours of chang- ing plans by Mr. Harrington, the principal and Mr. Day the vocational director and their faculty allowed us to open the school on September 15, 1960 in a remarkably smooth manner.
A head custodian, four custodians and a matron were hired during the summer and upon them has fallen the duty of keeping a building clean that was not only housing 530 pupils but had many tradesmen working not only in the unfinished sections but traveling about in the finished sec- tions. Two clerks began work in August and it is their job to keep the records up to date, take care of correspondence for the administrators and perform the many other tasks connected with a school office.
As previously stated we opened with two sections out of five possible sections of the building available to us. The two sections were the shop and the English, social studies, foreign language and commercial subject wing. In October we were given the library and the dining part of the cafeteria.
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In November the science-mathematics wing was made avail- able and by the end of December the gymnasium and the cafeteria kitchen were ready. We expect the aduitorium and the music rooms to be ready some time in January.
Some of the major contracts awarded during the year were for the sewerage treatment plant which has been com- pleted, the water system completed and the landscaping which is about 75% complete. Contracts for furniture, shop equip- ment, gymnasium equipment and other equipment have been awarded and in most cases completely furnished.
Through the first four months of school the spirit has been exceptionally good. The pupils, teachers and adminis- tration have cooperated to our new program an excellent one. We hope that this is an indication of the spirit that will prevail for many years to come.
In closing it should be stated that the Committee realizes that the townspeople would like to see the building. As soon as the buildings are complete and one hundred percent in operation we plan to have an "open house" to show the build- ing to the public. In the meantime the Committee wishes to express their appreciation to the townspeople for enabling them to build a school equal to the best in the area for the high school pupils of Dighton and Rehoboth.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT T. ROY, Superintendent of Schools
For the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional District School Com- mittee :
Dighton Members Stuart A. Arnold Robert Bradshaw Lawrence D. Dutra
Rehoboth Members Myles Alper Gardner Borden Frederick Tschirch
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DIGHTON-REHOBOTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Expenditures 1960
Capital Costs
Bond Retirement
$110,000.00
State Aid
$67,560.00
Premium on bonds 8,612.17
Appropriation
33,827.83
Total Expenditures 110,000.00
Interest on Bonds
$89,858.00
Expenditure
Operating Costs
General Control
$ 5,603.08
Expenses of Instruction
95,101.23
Operation of School Plant
16,055.72
Maintenance of School Plant
191.85
Auxiliary Agencies
2,097.21
Debt Service (Interest paid in 1959)
2,024.86
Transportation
6,545.65
Special Charges
247.20
Vocational Education
11,328.77
Total Operating Expenditures 1960
$139,195.57
INDEX
Ambulance Report
62
Assessors Report
47
Auditor's Report
77
Balance Sheet
110
Board of Health Report
74
Cemetery Fund Report
42
Civil Defense Director's Report
61
Community Nurse Report
67
Dogs Licensed
32
Dog Officer's Report
70
Elected Town Officers
3
Finance Committee's Report
12
Fire Department
58
Harbor Master's Report
68
Historian's Report
69
Inspector of Animals Report
73
Inspector of Slaughtering Report
50
Jurors Drawn
46
Jury List
45
Library Report
66 ~
Licenses Issued
74
Milk Inspector's Report
75
Planning Board Report
71
Playground Commissioners Report
72
Police Department
60
Sanitation Inspector's Report
63
School Committee Report Junior High School Graduation Program
28
Enrollment
31
Faculty
33
Financial Statement
5
High School Graduation Program
24
Instrumental Music Supervisor
21
Principal Elementary School
16
Principal Dighton Junior High School
12
Regional School Committee Report
36
School Calendar
4
School Nurse
11
Superintendent
7
Vocal Music Supervisor
22
Selectmen's Appointments for 1960-1961
5
Selectmen's Report
113
Sealer of Weights and Measures
63
State Auditor's Report
8
Superintendent of Streets
76
Tax Collector's Report
51
Town Clerk's Report
13
Births
33
Deaths
40
Marriages
36
Treasurer's Report
39
Veterans' Agent Report
72
Welfare Board Report
64
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119
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