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was well attended by the townspeople.
An Open House during National Education Week was attended by over 500 parents. A format was devised so that all parents followed the program of their youngster during a typical school day. We were very pleased with the interest and enthusiasm of the parents.
The evaluation of our school program is a continuing process and we are looking forward to 1967 and the opportunity to meet the chal- lenges which will certainly be forthcoming.
The faculty and staff of the Junior High School wishes to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to all the people who have con- tributed so much to our school. Especially to you, the School Committee, the Building Committee, and the parents for the assistance that has been given to us.
Respectfully submitted, James H. Morris
REPORT OF THE AMOS CLARK KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my twelfth annual report as principal of the high school for the year ending December 31, 1966.
In January of 1966 the present high school building housed grades seven through twelve. On February 28, 1966 grades seven and eight were moved to the present junior high school building relieving the crowded conditions at the high school. It is felt that with the present enrollment plus the transfer-in of new students that the high school will again be at capacity in September of 1968.
During the month of March, 1966, the Social Studies Department of the high school taught a unit of United States History using a team teaching method.
The period of history covered in the unit was the era from 1898 to 1921. The title given to the unit was "The Emergence of the United States as a World Power."
The historical, social and economic development was the responsi- bility of the history teachers.
The English, Music and Art Department contributed background materials that enriched and enlarged the understanding of this period.
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The unit was scheduled for four weeks with the students meeting as a large group on Monday for lecture purposes. The large group consisted of sixty-nine students and one teacher who presented the lecture. On the remaining four days of each week the students were grouped into small sections of approximately seventeen students each. As a small group, they would meet with the teachers of the various disciplines as described above.
Brief quizzes were administered during the month, and, when the unit was completed, an examination covering all phases was given. One very obvious result was better achievement by the so called "average student." On the whole, the test results showed a definite improvement for many of the students while those students who do well consistently maintained their high caliber of work.
The teachers involved worked very cooperatively on this project. It required considerable extra preparation, research, coordination and time. It can be reported that the teachers were enthusiastic and are willing to try it again with some minor changes.
The students were asked to assist in the evaluation and did so very willingly. They were asked eighteen questions with "yes" or "no" answers and then three questions which they could answer in their own way. The results of the student questionnaire were gratifying. In answer to the question: "Did you enjoy team teaching?" 94.07% replied in the affirmative. Other questions and answers: "Would you like to see Team Teaching continued in U.S. History?" 91.52% answered, "Yes": "Did you enjoy seeing a different teacher each day?" 89.82% said, "Yes"; "Do you feel team teaching establishes a better learning situation?" 86.44% answered, "Yes"; "Did you enjoy the small group instruction?" 87.87% replied, "Yes."
As of this writing, plans are being made to offer two units through the team teaching method. Several changes are being incorporated from last year. By June of 1967 we will have sufficient evidence to deter- mine the future of team teaching in Medfield High School.
In September of 1966 we started our second year of the Work-Study Program. This program offers the business and general course student the opportunity to attend school and work at the same time. The benefits for the student are at least threefold. First, he has the chance of learn- ing a skill which the school cannot provide. Secondly, he receives five credits and a grade toward graduation in return for satisfactory work. Thirdly, he has the opportunity to earn money while gaining experience in the business field. We feel this program has been most worthwhile and look forward to continuing it in the future.
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Two new science courses were initiated at the high school in Septem- ber of 1966. In grade nine the course Introductory to Physical Science was offered to all students. The course is designed to give a beginning knowledge of physical science and an insight into the means by which scientific knowledge is acquired. The CHEM STUDY approach to chemistry was also incorporated in September. This is a new approach to the teaching of chemistry which places the responsibility of experi- mentation and the findings more on the student than before. It is felt that a better understanding to the why of chemistry is reached by the students.
Spanish III was offered for the first time in September. This brings the offerings in Languages to three years of Latin, four years of French and three years of Spanish. In the not to distant future it is hoped that additional offerings will be made available to the students.
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the many people in the town who have given generously of their time, money and effort to make the high school years meaningful to more of the students. Without such support and cooperation, the school could not offer what it does to the student body.
Respectfully submitted, Charles F. Mains, Principal
REPORT OF THE GRADUATION EXERCISES FROM THE AMOS CLARK KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 12, 1966
To The Superintendent of Schools:
On June 12, 1966 eighty-three students graduated from the Amos Clark Kingsbury High School. Forty-seven percent of the graduates went on to four year colleges, twelve percent went on to two year col- leges. seven percent went to schools of nursing, eight percent to institutes of higher learning, twenty-three percent were gainfully employed and three percent went into the armed forces. The above shows that seventy- four percent of the graduates went on to schools of higher learning.
Awards and scholarships made at graduation were as follows: The Harvard Prize Book to David Lyman; the Daughters of the American Revolution Award to Mertie Scribner who is attending Dartmouth Col- Balfour Honor Key to George Sauer who is attending Dartmouth Col- lege: The Faculty Award of Merit to George Sauer; The Bausch and
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Lomb Science Award to Stephen Cyr who is attending the University of California at Berkeley; American Legion Medals to Janice Hansen who is attending the University of New Hampshire and Rodney Cook who is attending the United States Coast Guard Academy; the Parent- Teachers Association Scholarship to George Sauer; The American Legion Scholarship to Mertie Scribner The Lions Club Scholarship to Joel Adams who is at Weslyan College; The Hannah Adams Club Scholarship to Michele Walker who is attending Niagara University; the Medfield Teachers' Club Scholarship to Patricia Fuller who is attending Sweet Briar College; the Hannah Adams Award for a girl entering nurs- ing was awarded to Carol Tetreault who is training at the Childrens' Hospital in Boston; and the Honor Society Scholarship to Paula Mastro- pieri who is attending Hartwick College.
William White is attending the University of California at San Diego as the recipient of a four year scholarship awarded by the Naval Reserve Training Corps.
PROGRAM
Processional
"Pomp and Circumstance"
Class of 1966 ELGAR
MEDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BAND MR. ROBERT HERSEE, Director
MARSHALS
ROBERT CAPERS
DAVID LYMAN
Invocation
REV. WALTER F. McANDREWS
Welcome
MICHELE WALKER, President, Class of 1966
Choral Group
"The Halls of Ivy"
RUSSELL AND KNIGHT
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Honor Essays
RODNEY COOK
"War puts the stamp of nobility upon the people who have the courage to face it."
JOHN VLIET
"A great deal of talent is lost in this world for the want of a little courage."
PAULA MASTROPIERI
"An honest man's the noblest work of God."
GEORGE SAUER
"For to travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive; and the true success is to labor."
Presentation of Class Gift
KIRK PFRANGLE, Vice-President, Class of 1966
Acknowledgement
KATRINA RUDD, President, Class of 1967
Presentation of Award's and the Medfield Teachers' Club Scholarship MR. CHARLES F. MAINS, Principal
Presentation of The American Legion Medals
MR. LINDSEY RIPLEY, JR., Beckwith Post No. 110
Presentation of Scholarships
MRS. WILLIAM CONNORS, JR., Chairman, Scholarship Committee, Hannah Adams Club MR. LINDSEY RIPLEY, JR., Commander, Beckwith Post No. 110 MR. DONALD GORDON, President, Medfield Lions Club MR. RICHARD RANDLETT, Medfield Parent-Teacher Association
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Presentation of the Student Council Scholastic Award WILLIAM WHITE, President Student Council
Choral Group
"Climb Every Mountain" ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN
Awarding of Diplomas
Dr. LEONARD SWANSON, Chairman, Medfield School Committee MR. THOMAS A. BLAKE, Superintendent of Schools
IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE AUDIENCE REFRAIN FROM APPLAUDING UNTIL THE LAST DIPLOMA IS AWARDED
Remarks to the Class of 1966
MR. THOMAS A. BLAKE, Superintendent of Schools
Benediction
REV. DON W. VAUGHN
Recessional
"Washington Post" SOUSA
THE AUDIENCE IS REQUESTED TO REMAIN SEATED DURING THE PROCESSIONAL AND RECESSIONAL
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CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX
Class Roll
*Joel Adams
Karin Kellar
Donald Ross
David C. Ashe Stanley Baker
Susan Kelley
Lauryn Rossi
Linda Bertram
Jeffrey Lindblad
* Mertie Scribner
Anthony Braddock Mary Ann Calo Allen Campbell Lynda Caruso
Bruce Little
Bruce Loader
Charles Seavey Eugene Sexton Paul Sexton Virginia Shugrue
Richard Catenacci Nancy Cleary Kenneth Clive
Walter James Marr
Wendy Squiers
* Rodney Cook Kenneth Crowell
*Paula Mastropieri Candice Miller William Moeller James Motes James Mott Janet Munroe
George Templeton Carol Tetreault Richard Toubeau
*Stephen Cyr Richard Dewey Catherine Dugan Myrna Elliott Joyce Fraser Patricia Fuller
Daniel Nye
*John Vliet Michele Walker
Phyllis Ganley
Charles K. Pfrangle Ralph Pini
Walter Warchol Sara Watt
Lois Hamilton Janice Hansen Drew Heyman
Beverly Ramsay James Rayner
* William White Gail Wood
Kathleen Ricker
Sheran Wood
Deborah Havey
Carol Roberts
Daniel Wright
Carol Johannessen
Frank Rogers
Lucy Yarlott
Graeme Justice
Terri-Anne Rogers
Claire Wendy Zemina
James Keating
Susan Roney
Paula Tulloch
Richard Van Wart
Robert Van Wart
Phillip Pember
Sally Girouard
Theresa Malone
Paul Spender
Gail Martino
Christine Stevens
Diane Lovell
Ronald Mailing
Michael Kristoff
*George Sauer
* Members of the Medfield Chapter of the National Honor Society
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ANNUAL GUIDANCE REPORT
To The Superintendent of Schools:
As Guidance Director of the Medfield Public Schools I am pleased to submit my third Annual Report. This encompasses the period from January 1, 1966 to December 31, 1966.
In keeping with directives from the State Department of Education, current and impending Federal legislation and research surveys of the town relative to strengthening of Guidance services, certain changes have been instituted and are contemplated.
Two additional full time counselors were added to the staff in the Fall of 1966, both at the secondary level. Mrs. Florence Cranshaw Grades 9-12, and Mr. Thomas Collins Grades 7-8. Both of these people are professionally trained in the field, fully certified in Guidance and bring broad experience in pupil personnel services from active participa- tion in other systems. The responsibility of the Director can now be focused on the need for coordinating para Guidance services now ten- tatively existent in the lower grades with the active formalized program at the secondary level.
The emphasis in Guidance has changed recently from assisting the individual at decision-making points to encompassing a long range coun- seling process and we feel the townspeople should be cognizant of the need in the immediate future of placing counselors in each of the ele- mentary and middle schools. We hope at these levels to focus counseling on the exploration of self-identity and roles, to provide motivating ex- periences for learning and building psychological strengths that would aid students to achieve their maximum potential by the high school years.
Certain operational facets of the total program should be of general interest:
1. The continual placement of Medfield graduates in some phase of post-secondary education attests to the soundness of their academic preparation. Some 74% of the graduating class are now actively en- gaged in this process with 47% in 4-year degree granting institutions. Of the remainder, 26% are working full time or have entered the Armed Services. Admittedly this was an unusual class in view of their academic orientation and talents and such figures tend to fluctuate in terms of pupil grades and the shifts in entry occupational needs.
2. Some degree of correlation and standardization of the testing pro- gram was possible last year with Grades 1-12 sitting for some phase
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of tests in areas of achievement, reading, aptitude, general ability and interests. The administrators and the instructional staff found the results useful in proposing changes in grouping of sudents, recom- mendation in curriculum modification, and re-intensifying remedial efforts where noted. In interpretation of scores with parents and stu- dents the focus is an ongoing process of providing clearer insights into personal strengths and limitations, to identify interests and to aid in planning for and attaining realistic goals.
3. Dr. Theodore Lindberg, Superintendent of Medfield State Hospital, has extended us the courtesy of meeting with several members of their professional staff in the disciplines of psychiatry, social work and clinical psychology on a weekly basis throughout the year. The hope is to meet the special needs of individual students within the school setting. When further evaluation or active treatment is pro- posed the Leslie B. Cutler Clinic in Norwood is acting as an effective liason agency.
4. This Fall, largely through the fine efforts of Mrs. Cranshaw, a School Admissions Night encompassing the towns of Dover, Sherborn and Millis and Medfield was held at our High School. Admission person- nel from approximately 34 post secondary schools and colleges were on hand to explain their admission policies and course offerings. Ap- proximately 300 persons were in attendance and it is planned to rotate this annually amongst the participating communities.
In the areas of research and evaluation we are currently conducting follow-up of our graduates on a one-three-five-year basis with particular emphasis on the specialty oriented student. The term "specialty oriented student" was devised to represent those persons whose prime educational motivation are oriented around a desire to acquire an occupational skill which could be used to enter the labor market. Because these students choose not to go to college does not mean they have no motivation for learning. With this data we would hope to be in a position to make specific recommendations on the need for Medfield's entrance into some phases of vocational and distributive education.
We appreciate the constructive help and criticisms of those who have facilitated the expansion of Guidance Services in Medfield.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan E. Hastings
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To The Superintendent of Schools:
I herewith submit my first Annual Report as the Director of Physical Education and Athletics for the Public Schools of Medfield for the year ending December 31, 1966.
Physical Education in our school system starts in Grade 1 and con- tinues through Grade 12. It is a required subject for all boys and girls unless they are excused for medical reasons.
At the elementary school level classes are of short duration and geared to group activities. Basic skills using the large muscle groups of the body are taught such activities as simple rhythms, quiet and active games. These are aimed at developing coordination in the youngsters.
In Grades 3-4-5, simple games and stunts are introduced, with par- ticular emphasis being placed upon the coordination of the mind with physical ability. Basic skills of running, throwing, jumping and catching, along with lead-up games which teach the essentials of team sports are incorporated into this program. These are conducive to the further de- velopment of coordination and to the learning of essential techniques of team sports. Tumbling, balancing and other types of mat work are begun at this level.
At the Junior High School the emphasis is on basic techniques for team games and for individual sports. The fundamentals of football, basketball and baseball are introduced. Also included are activities such as badminton, volleyball, tumbling and gymnastics. Gymnastic apparatus such as the parallel bars, side horse, uneven bar, horizontal bar, ropes and mats are brought into play.
At the High School level, team games are also taught but now the emphasis is on the teamwork that is needed for the successful fulfillment of the skills that have been learned. More attention is now given to the individual sports for their carry-over values in later life. More difficult skills on the apparatus and mats are taught.
This year in cooperation with the President's Council on Youth Fitness and the National Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, a physical fitness test was administered to all students in Grades 5 through 12. It is my pleasure to report that our students com- pared favorably with the national norms that have been established for this test.
At present, as part of our co-curricula program, we have intramural activities in flag football, basketball, volleyball, golf and body building and winter track. We also have field varsity and junior varsity teams in
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the following sports: cheerleading, cross country, football, boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' tennis, baseball and softball. We also have an informal outdoor track team that finished third in the Tri-Valley Conference Meet and produced the State 880-yard Champion in John Kellar, a member of the class of 1967. Our varsity football team is presently the champion of the Tri-Valley Conference.
The Athletic Department would like to thank the Medfield School Booster Club for the support they have given to all of our athletic teams this year. We are most happy to have awarded at the Annual All-Sports Banquet the Booster Club Award which this year went to Miss Michelle Walker the generous amount of $200 was presented for her use in furth- ering her education. The School Department and Town of Medfield are very fortunate to have such dedicated people to help support our school activities.
Although physical education and athletics are primarily concerned with the physical well-being of the students, such as posture, health, ability to perform in specific games and stunts, they also concern them- selves with the social side of life; that is, to help our young men and women to work and play successfully and live harmoniously with their neighbors. They also attempt to develop the qualities of courage, initiative, cooperation and self-confidence.
Respectfully submitted, Edward B. Keyes Director of Physical Education and Athletics
REPORT OF SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I am pleased to submit my third annual report as director of the School Lunch Program.
In planning the school lunch, our menus must meet certain require- ments in order to share in the distribution of government commodities and the government reimbursement program; both of which enable us to serve a student lunch at low cost. For many years the price of a lunch to students remained at twenty five cents.
Early in 1966 a decided drop in the surplus foods available for the School Lunch Program was noticed. By the end of December very few of the protein items so necessary to meet the requirements set up for
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to increase the price of the student lunches from twenty five cents to the type A meal remained available. With rising food costs in the mar- ket and the shortage of these surplus commodities, it became necessary thirty cents and the adult cost from forty five cents to fifty cents.
I have compared our program with the supervisors of several other programs of surrounding communities and have found many of their programs are operating in the red. Several of them have been obliged to seek an appropriation from town funds in order to carry on their pro- grams. With the increased cost to students and adults in the Medfield program, I hope the added revenue will aid in continuing to balance the budget.
On February 28th, the new Junior High School opened. The parti- cipation was very good and the sixth graders soon became adjusted to their new surroundings. It became necessary to add three new workers to to the cafeteria staff for that school, and transfer two others from an- other school, who were trained with the new school in mind. The cafe- teria staff now has a complement of nineteen workers, divided among the four schools. There is a decided increase in the cost of the payroll.
Participation in the program has increased over last year's figures and the milk sales have also increased.
In conclusion I wish to take this opportunity to express my grati- tude to all the school personnel who have been so helpful to me this past year; and to thank the cafeteria staff for their cooperation and for the tremendous job they are doing to make the School Lunch Program a success.
Respectfully submitted, Irene Todd
ANNUAL REPORT ADULT EDUCATION
To The Superintendent of Schools:
January 10, 1966 was the beginning of the second semester of the 1965-1966 Adult Education Program. A total of fifteen classes, in eleven different courses were continued by the director. The courses offered were in Rug Braiding, Knitting, Sewing, Typing, Art, Modern Math, Woodworking. Physical Education for Women and for Men, Bridge, and Drivers Education. These courses were offered every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. for ten addi- tional weeks.
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The 1966-1967 Adult Education Program expanded for the fourth consecutive year, offering nineteen different courses. Of the nineteen courses offered, classes were established and operating. New courses of- fered were: Flower Arrangement, Conversational French and Square Dancing. A special course consisting of ten lectures were offered to the school secretaries from Medfield and several surrounding towns.
Four hundred twenty-seven persons registered for the above courses which were offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. for twenty weeks beginning the week of October 3, 1966 and ending the week of March 27, 1967.
This year we requested and were granted both Federal and State Funds to support the Adult Education Program. The funds will pay for the expenses of the sewing classes, the rug braiding, knitting and flower arrangement class.
The Achievement Night for the 1966-1967 Adult Education Pro- gram will be held on Thursday, April 6, 1967.
Respectfully submitted, John Cuoco Director of Adult Education
MEDFIELD SCHOOL HEALTH REPORT
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my report of the Memorial, Dale Street, Junior High, and High Schools for the year 1965-1966.
MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Children entering the first grade and new pupils entering our school system were examined by the school physician or by their own doctor.
Number of pupils examined in Grade I and new pupils 241
,, by own physician 66
" not examined, coming in during the year 13
excused from vaccinations by physician 3
measured and weighed 636
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SUMMARY OF MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Handicap and Findings From The Physicals:
Heart Murmur
14
Repair of Hare Lip and Cleft Palate
2
Birth Mark (Nevus)
1
Speech
5
Cardiac
2
Mild Hemophilia
2
Convulsion
1
Thyroid
1
Perthe's Disease
2
Hearing Difficulties
3
Hearing Aids
2
Asthma
6
Eczema
3
Enlarged Tonsils and Glands
18
Pronated Feet
4
Pupils with cavities
7
Pupils having Fractured Leg
1
Epistaxis
2
Scoliosis
1
Athyreosis
1
Home Teacher for Cardiac
1
Pupil with Head Plate due to Accident
1
Infectious Mononuclosis
1
Healed Duodenal Ulcer
1
Herniotomy
1
Tonsillectomy
1
Acute Otitis Media
1
Pupils having home teachers because of
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