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A request has been made to the State and County for assistance in permanently solving the problem. Because the street is a County way and since it has been properly laid out it is eligible for Chapter 90 funds.
Since the installation will involve a deep cut, it is felt that it is wiser to let the work to contract.
PLEASANT AND OAK STREET DRAINAGE: Water has ponded on Pleasant Street at its intersection with Oak Street because the pipes are of indequate size and are broken. After heavy storms the water remains in the street for a considerable period. During the years more than enough has been expended to cover the cost of the proper installation. It is proposed to install about feet of pipe in Oak Street to connect with drainage installed in Oak Street about 10 years ago. By bringing the drainage up Pleasant Street about 100 feet the projecting granite headers can be removed from the corners of the intersection. To finance in part this project the article in the warrant will provide for a transfer from the Curve Street drainage account.
ADAMS STREET DRAINAGE: Last Spring after a heavy rain- storm a leach basin on the school property to which pipes from the roof were connected disappeared into the ground without a trace of the three hundred pound frame and grate or the brick blocks. The hole which from probing seemed to have no solid bottom was filled tem- porarily.
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It is planned to install a catch basin on the street where it will pick up surface water as well as carry off the water from the school roof. The water will be piped under Adams Street and along a property line and discharged.
MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT: On the northerly side of Main Street and on the westerly side of the grade crossing, water ponds in the sidewalk and flows illegally onto the railroad property. It is planned to install a catch basin and pipe it under the railroad track to a basin on the opposite side. About 50 feet of curbing and sidewalk will be installed. This work will be done in accordance with the overall plan for Main Street that was designed in 1957.
SAND TRUCK: In 1954 the first self unloading sand spreader was purchased for $1400 and mounted on a 1934 White chassis. Not only is the truck in very poor condition but second hand parts are non- existent. As a result in an effort to keep the truck operating until it is replaced by another, it is necessary to take the parts to Boston to rebuild them which entails the expense of spending the day waiting for them or making a second trip which is equally expensive.
The fact is that if it is not replaced this year next year sanding will be reduced by one-half or eliminated entirely because the second sander which is mounted on a 1939 chassis is about as unreliable.
Since the truck is used in the winter time only it is felt that the purchase of a new chassis is neither necessary or economical. Therefore, a good second hand chassis costing about $1,000 is recommended.
In 1954, the Town appropriated $1400 for the self unloading sand spreader mounted on the White chassis.
Although still called sand spreader, new types are designed to spread salt, as well as sand because of the increased use of salt.
The present method of spreading salt consists of pouring bags of salt into small spreaders attached to the Sterling and the new White. Because so many streets are salted, the time required has been ex- tended to two hours. By the time the trucks, which are assigned to plow the route roads are converted for plowing, another half hour has elapsed which gives a storm too much of a start.
Bulk salt which can be used in the new type of machine is about $9.00 per ton cheaper than the bag salt which amounts to over $1,000 saving based on the use of 125 tons of salt per year.
Since it will be a one man operation as against a six man operation, time, as well as additional saving will be realized.
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The cost of the spreader will be $2300 plus the allowance for the trade of the old spreader. The total appropriation requested for this purpose will be $3300.
There are many other problems worthy of detailed explanation but space does not permit full coverage.
As the Town grows, the problems of the Street Department in- creases. Many people have contributed to the solution of both old and new projects. For their time and interest the Street Department is greatly appreciative.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM E. MCCARTHY, Superintendent of Streets
REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
January 1, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In less time than it takes to tell, our community could be thrown into turmoil with little or no warning. When this emergency situation occurs there is no time to organize, obtain essential equip- ment or to produce men with training to handle fallout problems.
Neither is there time to inform the public how they might best pro- tect themselves and increase their chances of survival. The time to do these things is before the need arises.
We have received certification from the Federal Communication Commission for our RACES network. It is most important that we acquire some radio equipment this coming year in conjunction with this program. The radio, in time of natural or man made disaster would be our link with the State and assistance if help were needed.
This department has cooperated with the State Hospital in their preparation of a disaster plan to provide hospital facilities in case of fire, transportation accident, tornado, epidemic, enemy attack or any
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other incident which calls for admission and treatment of large numbers of casualties.
Your Directors have attended several meetings at both Area and Sector Headquarters as well as demonstrations sponsored by the Massachusetts State Civil Defense Organization.
We wish at this time to thank all who have volunteered their services and time to the local Civil Defense effort.
Respectfully submitted,
A. CHILSON BUCHANAN, Director
FRANCIS E. CHICK, Deputy Director
REPORT OF PARK AND PLANNING BOARD
January 25, 1960
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board held regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month plus several special meetings for hearings and sub-division plan approvals.
Appended to this report is a summary of subdivision streets and their status at the present time. Approximate street lengths, widths, and estimated cost are shown so that the town may have a general idea of its street expansion and growth.
Some work has been done by the Board on a new Building Code for the Town and considerable thought has been given to revisions in the Street Construction Specifications.
Two changes in zoning were initiated by the Board and voted by the Town-namely, an extension of business area on Main Street (Colonial Inn) and a provision providing for Home Industries in residential areas.
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The Town's Parks have been kept in good condition. With the advice of the Norfolk County Agricultural School a program of beauti- fying Baxter Square has been undertaken. New shrubbery has been planted around the flag pole. This coming year it is planned to continue these plantings in the area at the corner of main and Spring Streets.
The Board would like more co-operation so as to lengthen the useful life of the tennis nets. Flood lighting the tennis court was considered but rejected as being too expensive for the Town to under- take at this time.
Members of the Board have spent considerable time in inspecting the various sub-divisions under construction and also in conference with the Superintendent of Streets on various matters pertaining to those sub-divisions. Inspection trips were made through the lands of all proposed sub-divisions submitted to the Board.
Due to the magnitude of future sub-division work this Board wishes to recommend that the Town establish a Park Commission for the purpose of caring for Town lands now under our care, thus permit- ting the Board to act solely as a Planning Board.
STATUS OF STREET CONSTRUCTION IN MEDFIELD
by Park and Planning Board December 31, 1959
Status of Estimated
Length Width
Completion
Cost
Streets Completed and
Accepted 1959
Hillcrest Road
1100'
40'
$ 22,000
Streets Completed But Not
Accepted at Present
Cedar Lane
1200'
40'
24,000
Fairview Road
1350'
40'
27,000
Carol Road
(now Ledgetree Road)
1350'
40'
27,000
$ 78,000
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Street Layouts-Approved and Bonded
Charlesdale Road
800'
40'
50%
16,000
Juniper Lane
1050'
40'
50%
21,000
Maplewood Road and Scott Road
1300'
40'
50%
27,000
Pine Grove Road and Arnold Drive
850'
40'
50%
17,000
Kenney Road
800'
40
50%
16,000
Hillcrest Road
2300'
40'
50%
46,000
$ 143,000
Street Layouts Approved and
Not Bonded
Stop River
6600'
40
132,000
Stop River
4150'
50
103,750
Elm and Cross Streets
2750'
40'
55,000
Woodridge Road
900'
40
18,000
Arnold Road, Lower Road
2950'
40'
59,000
Kenney Road, Emerson Road
1800'
40
36,000
Hillcrest Development Corp.
8950'
40'
179,000
Hillcrest Development Corp.
1200'
50'
30,000
$ 612,750
Streets in Planning Stage
(Preliminary)
Point of Pines
2800'
40'
56,000
Point of Pines
2950'
50'
73,750
Noon Hill Corp.
25500'
40'
510,000
Knollwood
1900'
40'
38,000
Clark Road, etc.
2950'
40'
59,000
$ 736,750
TOTAL COST
$1,592,500
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES C. CAIN, Chairman
ROGER E. HARDY, Vice-Chairman
WILLIAM A. ROGERS
EVERETT A. WILLS
ERNEST L. SPENCER, Secretary
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
and
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Mary E. Aylward (Mrs. Thomas) Financial Secretary
Term expires 1960
Jeanne A. Bibby (Mrs. Francis)
Term expires 1960
Leon M. Bowden Chairman, Second Half Year
Term expires 1961
James T. Frame, Jr. Chairman, First Half Year
Term expires 1962
Alton H. Hartford Recording Secretary Term expires 1962
*As the School Committee is made up of five members each serving three-year terms, it has been agreed to rotate the Chairmanship on a semi-annual basis.
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas A. Blake Office-Medfield High School Residence-Nebo Street, Medfield
FLeetwood 9-8811 FLeetwood 9-6979
Principal of the High School
Charles F. Mains Office-Medfield High School
Residence-14 Lawrence Circle
FLeetwood 9-8811 FLeetwood 9-4927
Elementary School Principal
Maude S. Washburn Office-Memorial School Residence-326 Common Street, Walpole
Fleetwood 9-4352
MOntrose 8-1195
School Secretaries
Virginia D. Kerr, 2 Robinson Road
FLeetwood 9-6315
Mary Shugrue, West Street
Minna Davis, Harding Street
FLeetwood 9-6038 Fleetwood 9-6205
School Physician
A. Ritchie Stagg, M.D., 25 Pleasant Street
FLeetwood 9-6005
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School Nurse
Mrs. Madeleine Harding, R.N., North Street
Fleetwood 9-6142
Custodians
Walter F. Reynolds, 4 Curve Street (Head Custodian)
Fleetwood 9-6223
John B. Gattoni, 13 Summer Street
FLeetwood 9-6365
John Grover, 25 Frairy Street
FLeetwood 9-4536
Ercole Iafolla, 34 Frairy Street
FLeetwood 9-4386
School Calendar
Second Term:
January 5 through February 20
Third Term:
March 2 through April 17
Fourth Term:
April 27 through June 17
First Term:
September 9 through December 23
Holidays
March 27, Good Friday
October 12, Columbus Day
October 30, Teachers' Convention
November 11, Veterans Day
November 26, 27, Thanksgiving
No-School Signals
Junior-Senior High School: Fire alarm at 6:45 A.M.
Elementary School:
Fire alarm at 7:00 A.M.
Notice will also be broadcast over radio stations WBZ, WHDH, and WKOX.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Medfield:
The School Committee recommends that you carefully read the reports of the Superintendent, the Principals and the Supervisors which follow. They indicate the accomplishments and objectives of the edu- cational policies as established by your Committee.
To all department heads, official boards, Town agencies and to the citizens themselves, the Committee extends its thanks for the many acts of assistance and cooperation during 1959.
Respectfully submitted,
LEON M. BOWDEN, Chairman JAMES T. FRAME, Vice Chairman MARY E. AYLWARD JEANNE A. BIBBY ALTON H. HARTFORD
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Chairman and Members of the Medfield School Committee:
I have the honor to submit herewith my third Annual Report which is the eighth in a series of Annual Reports of the Superintendent of Schools in Medfield.
Enrollment by Age and Grade
October 1, 1959
Age
Grades
Totals
1 2
3
4
5 6 7 8 9
10
11 12
5
26
26
6
94 20
114
7
90
19
109
8
4
86
17
107
9
1
6 67
20
94
10
4 51
14
69
11
3 57
18
1
79
12
5
80
19
104
13
1 2
48
13
64
14
1 2 32
9
44
15
12
20
14
46
16
3 6
26
14
49
17
1
4
19
24
18
2
2
19
1
1
Total
120 115 111
88
74 77 101 70 60
36
44
36
932
Boys
55
62
54
39
29
41
52
33
22
16
26
20
449
Girls
65
53
57
49
45
36
49
37
38
20
18
16
483
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TEACHERS' DIRECTORY - DECEMBER 31, 1959
Name
Position
Education
Years Teaching Experience
When Appointed In Medfeld
Thomas A. Blake, PH.B., Ed.M., C.A.G.S. HIGH SCHOOL
Superintendent
Boston College Boston University
25
1957
Charles F. Mains, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Principal
Boston University
11
1949
John Cuoco, Jr., B.S.
Mathematics, Bus. Trng.
Boston College
2
1958
Richard Dargan, B.S.E., Ed.M.
Social Studies
Fitchburg Teachers
3
1957
Boston University
Boston College
4
1955
John J. Harrington, Jr., B.S.E., Ed.M.
James E. Morris, B.S.E.
Industrial Arts,
Fitchburg Teachers
9
1950
Driver Education
Northeastern Univ.
Algebra, General Science
Providence College
5
1955
Boston University
Boston College
1
1959
Richard J. O'Keefe, A.B. Elaine Pederzini, A.B.
English, Social Studies Latin, English
Wheaton College
23
1943
Olive Potter
Business
Bay Path Institute
15
1950
Louise M. Richardson, B.S.
Framingham Teachers
7
1952
Laura H. Smith, A.B., M.A.
Vassar, Radcliffe
37
1956
Radcliffe
Boston University
2
1959
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Estelle S. Stahl, A.B., M.F.A.
Home Economics VII-XII French, World History English
Univ. of Vermont
(1929-1934)
James H. Morris, A.B., Ed.M.
Guidance Counselor Guidance
Boston Teachers
TEACHERS' DIRECTORY - DECEMBER 31, 1959
Name Julia Warburton, A.B., Ed.M.
Position
Education
University of Utah Boston University Tufts University
12
1952
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
G. Marshall Chick, B.S.E. Marjorie S. Hall, A.B. Mary Jane Keyes, B.S.E.
Social Studies, Math. English, Social Studies English, Mathematics
Boston State Teachers
2
1958
University of Maine Boston Teachers
3
1958
Social Studies
English, Mathematics,
St. Michael's
4
1956
Holy Cross
Stonehill College
7
1953
St. Michael's
Boston College
Elizabeth Sauer, B.S.
Science
Univ. of Connecticut
12
1956
Columbia Teachers
Univ. of Connecticut
5
1955
Boston Teachers
SUPERVISORS, GRADES I-XII
Myrtle P. Cobb, B.S.
Art
Mass. School of Art
10
1955
Robert D. Hersee, B.M.
Music
Boston University
2
1958
Edward B. Keyes, B.S.
Physical Education
Boston University
3
1957
Patricia M. Luttazi, B.S.
Physical Education
Framingham Teachers
7
1958
1
1959
Charles F. Laverty, B.A., Ed.M. John F. McGrath, A.B.
Social Studies, Math.
John R. Sauer, B.S., Ed.M.
Mathematics, Science
Years Teaching Experience
When Appointed In Medfield
Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
50
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ELEMENTARY Maude S. Washburn
Principal
Hyannis Normal, Boston
29
1942
Univ. of Vermont
Winifred B. Bagley
Grade I
Perry
14
1955
Dorothy L. Clark
Grade I
Wheelock
15
1953
Shirley A. Gronberg, B.S.E.
Grade I
Lesley College
3
1957
Marjorie E. Laprise, A.B.
Grade I
Regis College
1
1959
Sandra J. Harmon, B.S.E.
Grade II
Lesley College
1
1959
Dorothy Little, B.S.E.
Grade II
Farmington Teachers
10
1959
Catherine F. Mafusie, B.S.E.
Grade II
Boston University
12
1952
Josephine Roche
Grade II
Framingham Teachers
25
1953
Helen M. Brown
Grade III
Framingham Teachers
10
1959
Mary D. Lahnston
Grade III
Fitchburg Teachers
17
1953
Jane M. Rooney, A.B.
Grade III
Regis College
2
1958
Josephine McMahon, B.S.
Grade III
Emporia State Teachers
9
1955
Madelyn E. Greene, B.S.E.
Grade IV
Fordham University
16
1957
Barbara E. Plociennik, A.B.
Emmanuel College
1
1959
Alice E. Smith
Grade IV
Hyannis Teachers
16
1956
Nina Dow
Grade V
Gorham, Boston Univ.
13
1956
G. Evelyn Kenefick
Grade V
Framingham Teachers
12
1955
Anna M. Rossi, B.S.E.
Grade V
Bridgewater Teachers
13
1950
Boston University
(1944-1946)
Alice J. Field
Grade VI
Bridgewater Teachers
22
1952
Gertrude McCormick
Grade VI
Boston Normal
13
1956
Patricia A. McDermott, B.S.E.
Grade VI
Boston Teachers
1
1959
Leah S. Schiff, A.B., Ed.M.
Remedial Reading
Jackson College
12
1958
Boston University
(1930-1934)
Grade IV
PERSONNEL CHANGES
New Personnel
Richard J. O'Keefe-High School English and Social Studies Estelle S. Stahl-High School English
Marjorie S. Hall-Junior High English and Social Studies
Helen M. Brown-Grade III
Sandra J. Harmon-Grade II
Marjorie E. Laprise-Grade I
Dorothy Little-Grade II
Patricia A. McDermott-Grade VI
Barbara E. Plociennik-Grade IV
Minna Davis-High School Office
Appointment Effective
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
September 1, 1959
Resignations
M. Denise O'Brien
August 1959
Janice L. Borg
August 1959
Muriel L. Gold
August 1959
Barbara A. Vytal
August 1959
Leave of Absence
Sallie P. Talbot September 1, 1959 - August 31, 1960
Effect of Enrollment Increase
The following table reports the enrollment as of October 1 for each year and indicates the problem to be solved for 1960:
Enrollment
Gain
Spaces Available
Spaces Needed
1951
453
19
1952
563
110
26
1953
545
-18
26
1954
602
57
26
1955
656
54
26
1956
716
60
39
1957
798
82
39
38
1958
844
46
39
40
1959
932
88
39
42
1960 (Est)
1040
108
39
44
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With the opening of School in September, it was necessary to add one member to the High School Staff and one to the Junior High. This was due to: (1) an unexpected enrollment increase in Grade 7; and (2) the need for additional personnel and testing service in the Guidance Department.
Twenty-one rooms were needed to house the grades in the Mem- orial School. It was planned to have one sixth grade use a room in the North Street School, but with the addition of another seventh grade, it was necessary to establish a section of the Memorial Auditor- ium as a classroom. This has proven to be a solution, but not a satis- factory one. The Principal's office continues to be used for remedial reading.
At North Street, all seven rooms were used for Junior High classes, and the teacher's room continued as a remedial reading classroom.
The High School was barely able to accommodate Grades 9 through 12.
The increase of clerical work in the offices of the Superintendent and Junior-Senior High Principal, necessitated the appointment of a clerical assistant who began her duties in September.
Additional classroom furniture, books, workbooks, and supplies were ordered periodically after the opening of school in September.
An indication of what has been happening and what is to happen, is demonstrated by the fact that school opened on September 9, 1959 with 905 pupils enrolled, and on January 4, 1960 there are 949 enrolled, a net increase of 44 in four months.
Maintenance
I have been pleased with the general upkeep of the buildings and grounds as maintained by the custodians. In addition to the routine cleaning and general upkeep, the following was accomplished:
Memorial School-
1. Corridors of original section and outside doors painted.
2. Boilers cleaned and oil burners serviced.
3. Vacuum System overhauled and repaired.
North Street School-
1. Front entrance painted.
2. Sash cords replaced and outside doors repaired and refitted.
3. Boiler cleaned.
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High School-
1. Three classrooms, two toilet rooms, second floor corridor, and three offices painted.
2. Boilers cleaned and oil burner serviced.
FEDERAL FUNDS
Public Law 874 provides financial assistance for those communities which have pupils whose parents are employed on federally-owned property. The School Committee applied for such assistance and, because at least 3% of the pupils enrolled qualified under the Law, Medfield actually received $4,047.00 with $213.96 still to come.
Public Law 864 signed into existence under the National Defense Education Act of 1958 made it possible for the School Committee to apply for funds under Titles III and V of the Law.
Title III provides for the strengthening of Instruction in Science, Mathematics, and Modern Foreign Languages. Under this Title, Medfield received $304.19.
Title V provides for Guidance, Counseling, and Testing. Under this Title, Medfield received $344.25.
All Federal Funds were deposited with the Town Treasurer and, by law, have been established as special accounts under the jurisdiction of the School Committee. It is planned that these funds will be expended during 1960.
NET COST OF SCHOOLS
Appropriated
$281,460.00
Expended
281,407.76
Net
52.24
Reimbursement from the Commonwealth:
General School Fund (Chapter 70)
$ 31,750.28
Transportation (Chapter 71)
5,844.70
Special Education (Chapters 69 and 71)
538.25
$ 38,133.23
Receipts:
Building Rentals
$100.00
Shop Materials
78.75
Lost Books
52.17
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Vending Tuition
41.20 100.00
372.12
Recapitulation: Appropriated 1959 Reimbursements Receipts Unexpended Balance, 1959
$281,460.00
38,133.23
372.12
52.24
$ 38,557.59
Net Cost to Taxpayers
$242,902.41
Acknowledgments
We are deeply grateful to the following organizations and citizens for their interest in our school children:
The Parent Teacher Association, American Legion Post 110, Med- field United Fund, Lions Club, Hannah Adams Club, The Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Amos C. Kingsbury, and Kingston Electronics Company.
We are also grateful to the Medfield Garden Club for its contribu- tion of trees and shrubs which have added to the appearance of the school grounds; and also to Ellis Allen for his assistance in planting them.
The P.T.A. Census Committee, Mrs. Warren Clarke, Chairman, is commended and heartily thanked for the efficient accomplishment of the Annual School Census.
I am indebted to the principals, supervisors, teachers, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers, nurses and doctors for their able assist- ance, cooperation and courtesy throughout the year. They have demon- strated their interest in the pupils and in the Town by their whole- hearted efforts in suggesting and carrying out sound educational practices.
To the chairman and members of the School Committee, may I extend my sincere thanks for your continued support, and for your thoughtful, meaningful, and positive action on policy during the year. It has been a very pleasant experience for me to have had this asso- ciation.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS A. BLAKE, Superintendent of Schools
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REPORT OF THE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my fifth annual report as principal of the Junior- Senior High School for the year ending December 31, 1959.
The graduating class of June 3, 1959 numbered 40. Present inform- ation places 24 in institutions of higher learning as follows: 21 in four- year colleges, 1 in a two-year college and two in nurses training. Of the remaining 16 graduates, 12 are gainfully employed, 2 are in the armed forces, 1 is married and 1 is unemployed.
At the commencement exercises awards were made to the follow- ing students: Janet Karle and Norma Baker, American Legion Girls' State; James Stubblebine and David Pember, American Legion Boys' State; Margaret Gibbs, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award; Joseph Santosuosso, Balfour Plaque and Key; Margaret Gibbs, Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow; Judith Kelley and Nancy Smith, Alton H. Hartford Prizes; Joseph Santosuosso, Faculty Award of Merit; Mary Ann Callachan, Gregg Shorthand Award; Wil- liam Warburton, Bausch and Lomb Science Medal.
Scholarships were awarded to the following students: The Hannah Adams Club Scholarship, Ray Warburton; The Parent-Teachers Asso- ciation Scholarship, Carol Keirstead; The American Legion Scholar- ship, Joseph Santosuosso; The Lions Club Scholarship, David Kempton.
There were 101 students who entered the seventh grade in Sep- tember 1959. These students were grouped according to their ability. At this writing this system is working out well as the majority of the seventh grade students are achieving more. This system allows the teacher to teach at a certain rate of speed without losing the greater part of the class. In the future we will offer advanced subject matter and it is hoped that the faster students in this group will be able to take these advanced subjects.
In the school year 1960-1961 we will encounter some difficulties in regard to space for class rooms. This, of course, will not be the case upon completion of the new junior-senior high school.
Again this year the Fred C. Browne Company of Walpole has made available the driver education car. The Kingston Electronics Corpora- tion presented to the school science department a Ripple Tank. One of our students assembled a stroboscope to be used in conjunction with the Ripple Tank.
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The American Heritage Series was presented to the school as a gift from Mrs. Amos C. Kingsbury. As in the past, this gift is widely used and thoroughly appreciated by the students.
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