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The highly capable lunchroom staff, under the direction of Mrs. Agnes Ellis, serves approximately 250 lunches daily. Not only are our own students cared for, but the lunches are also prepared here for consumption at Brooks Academy.
Our lunchroom serves Class A and Class C lunches which must meet the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts Division of School Lunch Programs.
A Class A lunch consists of :
(a) One half pint whole unflavored milk.
(b) Two ounces of fresh or processed meat, poultry, cooked or canned fish or cheese; or four table- spoons of peanut butter; or one egg.
(c) Six ounces of raw, cooked or canned vegetables and/or fruit.
(d) One portion of bread, muffins, or other hot bread made of whole-grain cereal or enriched flour.
(e) Two teaspoons of butter or fortified margarine.
A Class C lunch consists of one half pint whole unflavored milk.
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We are charging .25 for a Class A lunch and .05 for a Class C lunch.
The State sells us surplus commodities at reduced rates and reimburses us .09 for each Class A lunch served and .02 for each Class C lunch IF we meet ALL of the requirements.
Our Remedial Class, under the direction of Miss Alberta Wicks, makes available to the slow learner happy social relationships and gives him the training necessary to help him use leisure time wisely and to increase his responsibility toward his home and community.
The fundamental aim of all education is to teach children to live wisely and well in the environment in which they find themselves. Sometimes the emphasis in education has to be keyed to the capacity of the child, taking into consideration his limitations and his personal interests. Because of this. a more simple and practical daily schedule than that followed in the grades must be offered. Although each child passes the greater part of the day in his home room with his own age group, it is in the ungraded room that his reading is given first importance and his talents developed by creative art projects.
Open House was held during National Education Week and over 400 parents and friends availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the school.
Our health department is doing exceptionally fine work. Physical examinations are being conducted by Dr. Norris Orchard and all pupils are weighed, measured and given the Massachusetts Vision Test by Miss Adelyn Peabody who, despite her busy schedule, is always ready to conduct a toxoid clinic, dispense cod liver oil, treat an injury, care for ill pupils, speak to a class on good health practices or offer advice and suggestions. We should feel fortunate in having such a well trained and dilligent worker in our system. The dental needs of the children are cared for by Dr. Malcolm Dana who makes a weekly visit to the school.
A great deal of credit must be given our custodian, Mr. Charles Smith, who takes a genuine interest in his work. Visitors constantly comment upon the cleanliness of the building which seems to be much newer than it actually is. Mr. Smith is assisted by Mr. E. H. Whitney.
Our bus drivers are to be complimented upon how well they are carrying out their difficult duties. Rowdyism, so prevalent on some school busses, does not exist here. Our drivers adhere strictly to the policies of the school and their help in many matters is greatly appreciated.
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I have discussed only a few of the things that I feel are "right" with our school. There are many features that could be improved but we wouldn't be living in a normal situation if this fact were not true. Briefly, the school needs several things which, if added, would increase the efficiency of our school. I list herewith some of these needs and publicly state that I intend to work toward the attainment of them.
1. A library made up of both fictional and reference works. This could be either a central or a classroom library-the trend in elementary school being toward classroom libraries.
2. Every classroom should be equipped with a file cabinet for the teacher.
3. I feel that a complete study should be made of the arithmetic, reading and spelling systems now being used in the school.
4. A 16mm sound film propector is needed. Our Audio Visual Aids department is inadequate and consists of two well worn portable phonographs, a good strip film projector, a few film strips, a classroom screen and a few cracked and inappropriate recordings. A record player with amplifier attachment would be invaluable for use in our cafeteria or all purpose room.
5. With the completion of the additional rooms, the ne- cessity for an intercommunication system of some kind is readily seen. It is hard to visualize a new building of about 22 classrooms plus offices, auditorium, cafe- teria and miscellaneous rooms without a means of communication.
6. I most heartily suggest the purchase of a typewriter for the school office.
7. Our present plaground equipment-bats, balls, etc .- will have to be replaced before too long a time. The purchase of additional equipment is advocated.
Both the teachers and I welcome the constructive criti- cisms and suggestions which parents may care to offer and stand ready to do all we can to promote continual growth and progress in our schools.
I wish to extend my thanks to the Superintendent of Schools, the School Committee, teachers, P.T.A., Librarians at Brooks Library, our custodians, parents and friends who have helped and cooperated in so many ways during my first few months as principal of the Elementary School.
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In closing I should like to present a quotation of a man not in the field of education-Henry Ford:
"If we can afford war, we can also afford education. If we can spend billions on war, we can afford to spend millions that will give American children their birth right, health- and education. Whatever else we do, lets not stint our chil- dren. Education is not a luxury, it is a necessity."
Respectfully submitted,
BENJAMIN J. BUMP Principal, Elementary School
REPORT OF THE GUIDANCE DIRECTOR
"Will our schools remain as cold storage systems for the millions of High School youngsters in this country, or have we the imagination and courage to develop a program of edu- cation that will be meaningful for each individual?"
This question posed by a school administrator expresses the concern not only of administration but of teachers and counselors everywhere-all who work with youth. The prob- lem of meeting individual needs of pupils is a tremendous one in today's complex economic setup. Trying to attain the American ideal of "an education for all children of all people" has never been a simple task.
Present day school building shortages, rising educational costs, and inadequate budgets increase the perplexity.
Expansion of the guidance service downward to include school beginners and upward to include school leavers and graduates has certainly increased the scope and variety of guidance duties. The increased number of pupils means in- creased counseling periods, more testing service, and increas- ed placement problems. The number of school pupils now is almost double the school population of 1947 when the guid- ance service started.
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At the present time, 504 pupils from grade eight through grade 12 are counseled one or more times each year. 767 pupils are given mental ability tests-1172 achievement tests are given to pupils in grades one through eight. 354 guidance tests are given to eighth graders and 258 tests are given to high school juniors. About 50 individual tests are admin- istered each year. The total number of tests is 2598.
Placement services are given to all pupils who graduate. This covers those who go to work as well as those who con- tinue their education. 74% of graduates in Harwich continued their education. 50% of these secured scholarship help, ave- raging $350 each. At the present time $6835 is being used by graduates of Harwich High School. This does not include work grants or scholarships to be paid in future years.
Trips to schools are made by the pupils who are inter- ested. They have an opportunity to see the schools and pupils under guidance supervision.
Occupational information is procurred and filed away for pupil use. A "Career Day" has been held when adult special- ists from outside come into the school and tell pupils about their field of work.
Under the stimulation of guidance workers and other in- terested people in Barnstable County, a Family Guidance Service has been organized in the county health office. It should begin its work early in 1954.
Mr. William King, State Education Supervisor has given us help with the training of our physically handicapped. Under this program pupils are trained to earn a satisfactory living and the training costs are paid by the state department of education.
Mr. Warren E. Benson, State Supervisor of Guidance and Placement has given much of his time and advice to make your program more effective.
Everyone in the school union educational program has given his best talents to improve your guidance service.
We are assured by outside observers that your program is one of the best in the state.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID O. LYNCH
Guidance Director
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
Concepts in art education sharpen with the passage of time. Whatever I know and do as a teacher of art is not, of course, spontaneously arrived at. The slow accretion of knowl- edge and understanding in art education is in a large part the result of the vital and direct experiences which I have had in my daily contact with students. Perhaps the greatest mis- fortune lies in the fact that these significant experiences usually go unrecorded. They occur wherever and whenever creative work takes place.
Children are born creators and remain so. I do not believe their native art impulses are killed by the imposition or imita- tion of adult standards concerned with skill and literal fact. As a result of this belief I have attempted to develop and re- vitalize interest in the basic fundamentals of art. Through- out the grades students are being taught the elements of form, light and shade, perspective, color theory and design. Demonstrations in the uses of various media have been given although the many supporters of "free" expression refuse to demonstrate how to do anything.
I do not believe in confining art activities to scheduled lessons in specified periods. Pupils should use art whenever it is applicable and meaningful in any area within the school program, integrating it with other fields and extra curriculars. If children show great enthusiasm for art in the elementary grades they will be eager to take additional art courses when given an opportunity to do so in the junior and senior high school. It is only with the help of the class room teacher that I can hope to accomplish this.
There is in all teaching of art the ever-present necessity of widening one's comprehensions, and the accumulation of knowledge and experience is the surest and most dependable foundation for successful art teaching.
Respectfully submitted,
C. LEO FERRIS
Art Supervisor
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN HIGH SCHOOL
I am pleased to report that instrumental music in the high school is in a satisfactory state. Our orchestras are not too large, but we are training new pupils who will be admitted to orchestra as they become capable of playing the selected music.
One of the greatest problems of any instrumental pro- gram is the lack of practice on the part of each pupil. Union 19 High Schools are a typical example. I believe the modern pace of living is in part responsible for this. Students have many non-scholastic distractions to occupy their time. A second reason can be attributed to the size of our high schools. Many of the instrumentalists are those who participate also in athletics, dramatics and other school extra-curricular ac- tivities. Because of this situation students do not have the opportunity to become accomplished musicians during their high school years. However, most pupils do practice enough to acquire a familiarity with their instruments that is suffi- cient to produce music which is pleasing to hear and also to give the pupil a feeling of accomplishment. This is in keeping with our philosophy of music education in the public schools.
This fall, selected students from each high school orches- tra of the union have been meeting on Friday aftrnoon to play in our union orchestra. Mr. Gricius and I have been working together on this project. We are both pleased with the fine cooperation of the parents in supplying transporta- tion to and from these rehearsals.
I wish to thank the principals and Mr. Hoyt for their help in setting up my program and getting it under way. A music program needs the interest of school administrators and par- ents in order to grow. In this respect I am very fortunate in Union 19. In the near future you will be hearing our high school and union orchestras. I assure you that you will hear music of high caliber that is well performed.
Respectfully submitted, SALVATORE PICCOLO,
Supervisor of Instrumental Music in the High School
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
This year for the first time, music appreciation classes geared to modern times have been introduced to help your girls and boys in grades four and five to create a greater ap- preciation of good music.
World-famous artists-and the Firestone and Telephone Orchestras under their noted conductors Howard Barlow and Donald Voorhees will present outstanding musical programs especially designed for elementary, junior and high school levels.
Once again over a million young readers in our public schols will have a kind of musical guidance not available since the days of the Walter Damrosch series.
Here is the Educational Project:
1. Keyboard Junior Magazine for junior and high school level and Young Keyboard Junior Periodicals for the elemen- tary level give background material to be used for preliminary study of outstanding radio and television programs. These in- clude composer biographies, listening lessens, current biogra- phies of guest artists and other valuable information.
2. Firestone and Telephone Hours then present these compositions performed by their orchestras and by world famous guest artists.
In each elementary school of School Union #19, one teacher has cooperated with me in directing the music appre- caition classes. Mrs. Perisho gladly accepted the responsibility. in this new endeavor and has done a commendable job.
Through the interest and effort of our principal, Mr. Bump, musical records for elementary school use were sought of anyone wishing to donate or contribute to the proposed music library. Only one interested person responded to the appeal which received first page notice in the Cape Cod Standard-Times. It still is not too late to donate!
With the permission of the school administration granted, an instrumental demonstration was presented in the cafe- teria last September through the courtesy of Gott's Music Store. The demonstration was well received by parents, teach- ers and children.
The primary purpose of the demonstration was to create more interest among the parents and of the girls and boys
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desiring to learn how to play an instrument with an opportun- ity to use a brand new instrument under the "Return Privilege Rental Plan". This plan has been highly endorsed by many music educators all over the country and by the parents that have invested toward the purchase of an instrument under this plan.
Taking part in the demonstration were Mr. Gott, who acted as master of ceremonies and who explained the brass and percussion instruments as well as playing the trumpet. Mr. Gavoni explained and played the accordion. Mr. Tourjee explained and played the baritone horn and trombone. Mr. Piccolo, our new instrumental teacher, explained the string family and played the violin. Yours truly explained the wood- wind family, primarily the clarinet, flute and saxophone and played the clarinet. As a finale, we all played a popular selec- tion "ad lib". Questions regarding the rental plan by inter- ested parents and students followed the demonstration.
Plans are being made to organize an elementary orch- estra in January as was done last school year. Instrumenta- lists from Brooks Academy will have to be transported to and from rehearsals which will be held in the cafeteria so use can be made of the piano. Grade teachers will teach rhythm band and flutophone classes so time can be available for rehearsals.
The Piano Class of eight potential pianists started in full swing this year. The Beginner Thompson Method is being used by the whole class. The purpose of the class it to get a basic knowledge of the piano keyboard, clef signs, music staff, letter names as well as syllable names, musical notations, time and key signatures, rhythmic patterns, melodic patterns, expression marks, and an ability to count and play, say letter names and play and to sing words and play. The class is meant to be a "fun-at-work" time and not a "drudge-at-work". Knowledge of piano I feel is the greatest asset the instru- mentalist has in teaching either vocal or instrumental music. Knowledge of piano to the student who wishes to learn to play another instrument is invaluable.
My Schedule of teaching is as follows:
TUESDAY
9:00- 9:30 Beginner's Piano Class (Group of 8)
9:30-10:00 Flutophone Class (Grade 3-Mrs. Adams)
10:00-10:20 Snare Drum Lesson
10:20-10:40 Baritone Horn Lesson
10:40-11:00 Trombone Lesson
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11:00-11:20 Trombone Lesson
11:20-11:40 Trumpet Lesson
11:40-12:15 Trumpet Lesson
12:15-12:45 Lunch
12:45- 1:15 Rhythm Band-Grade 1-Mrs. Nickerson, rotate each week Miss Chase
1:15-1:45 Violin Lesson
1:145-2:15 Violin Lesson
FRIDAY
1:00-1:25 Rhythm Band-Grade 1-Mrs. Tracy-Every 2nd week
1:25-1:50 Rhythm Band-Grade 2-Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Mac- Arthur (rotate every other week)
1:50-2:00 Flutophone Class-Grade 3-Mrs. Chase
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK A. GRICIUS
Supervisor of Instrumental Music
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF VOCAL MUSIC
One of the Primary Objectives in the field of school music is to provide our boys and girls with musical experiences of an enriching and satisfying nature so as to promote the continued use of music as a means of expression throughout life. In order to achieve this end, I am making every effort to develop programs of music activities which center around the needs and desires of the pupils.
As it comes time to write another report on vocal music in the schools of Union #19, I am filled with conflicting emo- tions: on the one hand the realization that the love and response to music has continued to progress and develop from the grades thru high school. Enthusiasm is the keynote, and the fact that the choruses of two of our three high schools have grown this year to well over a hundred members each leads me to feel that the seeds of musical interest planted in the grades are definitely beginning to bear fruit.
On the other hand, there is the realization and knowledge that far too little can be accomplished in the line of public performance by our musical groups due to the comparatively short time allotted for music to each class.
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Music is a great source of enjoyment in living. It is for those of us in the field of music education to guide our boys and girls in exploring the many avenues of music so as to find for themselves a new means of expression and one of the most rewarding and satisfying avenues of musical enjoyment comes from group performance.
Boys and girls who participate in our school music groups, whether it be the regular class work in the grades, or choirs, glee clubs and choruses, naturally wish to experience what they consider to be successful performance of the music which they rehearse and prepare for the teacher, the supervisor or for general public enjoyment. Successful performance in- spires a healthy attitude and is conducive to individual, as well as group progress. It is a common belief that the enjoy- ment we derive from an activity depends upon the degree to which we pursue this activity and the attitudes we develop as a result of our experience.
Obviously, to use music as a means of expression, each child must develop a degree of musical proficiency in order to "speak the language" as it were, and opportunities should therefore be offered to nurture the musical growth of the individual and promote continuous enjoyment thru satisfy- ing performance of good music. We supervisors are doing our best to bring this about.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBSTER WHITNEY TILESTON
Supervisor of Vocal Music
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
The State Department of Health requires a complete physical examination of all school children every 3rd or 4th year as well as requiring the physical examination of every child entering the 1st grade.
This being a third year, it seemed desirable to examine as many of the upper grade pupils in the Elementary School as we could this year. Completing the remaining examinations next year. In the 55 upper grade pupils so far re-examined, no new findings were noted. General health is good.
The end of November finds us with the examination of more than one-half of entering pupils completed. This year
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90 children enrolled in the 1st grade. Histories of past ill- nesses have been obtained from the parent present at the examination. In every interview an effort is made to uncover any history of emotional stress in the child's life.
It is quite plain that in these new pupils there is a sharp decline over previous years in the number of children showing structural defects and in few instances only was the parent unaware of them.
Our chief problem is what we shall do for the child coming to school giving too plainly evidence of sheer neglect at home. Unclean bodies and unclean clothes; tales of wholly unsuitable and inadequate breakfasts. It is in this group that we find the greatest evidence of faulty nutrition naturally. The problem is age-old, but simply that it is age-old should not deter us from making an effort to solve it.
Respectfully submitted,
NORRIS G. ORCHARD, M.D. School Physician
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
All children in grades seven through twelve were exam- ined and found to be in good physical condition.
Both squads of basketball players were given careful examination.
A few students have been referred for dental work to be done. There are some evidence of enlarged tonsils and de- fective posture. A small number were found to be under weight and there were two mild cases of heart disease noted. However, the majority of the high school sudents are in good physical health.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR J. D'ELIA, M.D.
School Physician
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
General health among children during the school year was creditable to those whose duties and responsibilities led to such profitable results. The cooperation of Dr. Orchard and Dr. D'Elia should be mentioned as they examined all the children with the nurse present and found that the general physical appearance among the children had improved sub- stantially and that the weight gains were of good average.
The Dental Clinic has functioned as usual, one day a week, with an average of 12-16 pupils treated during school hours. Fluoride treatment for teeth was given last spring by a Dental Hygienist from the County.
Contagious diseases were few in number; common colds seemed to be most prevalent. It has been the custom to ask parents to keep children home with this malady as they are so contagious, and we are trying to force this rule again.
Free lunches and Cod Liver Oil were provided by the Visit- ing Nurse Association, and there was the general distribution of clothing by the nurse.
Short talks were given in the first grades to acquaint the children with the Doctor and Nurse and the part they play in the school program.
The year has been replete with the cooperation and ac- complishment toward the betterment of Community Health. The two units, general nursing and school nursing, have func- tioned without interruption thanks to such cooperation on the part of the school and community organizations.
The unit as organized during the past year will be able to be of still greater service as its systems and assignments fulfill their opportunities in the coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
ADELYN PEABODY, R.N. School Nurse
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
The dental program for the fiscal year beginning Decem- ber 5, 1952 to December 5, 1953, was accomplished in the fol- lowing manner.
There were, as follows: Examinations 500
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Extractions
86
Fillings:
Porcelain
39
Amalgam Zinc Oxide
214
72
Cleanings
20
Gum Treatments
6
Root Canal Treatments
1
All the students were examined at the beginning of the school year and notices sent home of those needing dental treatment. At the present time most of the students are in fair dental health.
I have found most of the students cooperative and due to this cooperation and the assistance of Miss Adelyn Peabody, I have been able to accomplish the above program.
Respectfully submitted,
MALCOLM L. DANA, D.D.S. School Dentist
SCHOOL CENSUS
October 1, 1953
Boys
Girls
Five years or over and under seven
69
53
Seven years or over and under sixteen
215
216
284
269
Distribution of the Above Minors
In public day school membership: Five years or over and under seven
85
Seven years or over and under sixteen
419
In private school membership:
Five years or over and under seven
11
Seven years or over and under sixteen
7
In State and County Institutions and Special Schools:
Seven years or over and under sixteen
4
Not enrolled in any day school:
Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen
26
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SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP BY GRADES October 1, 1953
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
1
45
44
89
2
31
32
63
3
28
30
58
4
22
30
52
5
23
30
53
Elem.
315
6
31
26
57
7
19
20
39
Br. Acad.
96
8
23
19
42
9
20
23
43
10
14
17
31
11
17
18
35
12
15
14
29
288
303
High
180
Total
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TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP By Grades as of October 1943 - 1953
Grade
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1
32
45
48
47
50
61
59
51
64
74
89
2
32
31
38
38
43
35
58
58
51
54
63
3
31
32
36
43
41
38
40
57
57
52
58
4
27
26
34
36
42
42
41
43
54
53
52
5
36
27
26
38
32
43
45
48
37
51
53
6
32
31
38
30
39
39
41
47
50
39
57
Ungraded
4
13
16
7
36
34
34
39
38
48
47
43
48
45
39
8
23
33
40
32
40
27
29
43
44
47
42
9
.
25
19
29
38
31
33
32
30
39
35
43
10
18
24
13
21
20
29
33
30
30
39
31
11
22
14
19
12
22
27
25
33
26
28
35
12
18
20
12
11
11
24
29
24
30
26
29
P.G.
1
336
349
367
385
409
462
480
507
530
543
591
7-12
142
144
147
153
162
188
196
203
217
220
219
1-6
94
205
220
232
247
274
284
304
313
323
372
177
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BROOKS MEDAL RECIPIENTS 1953
High School: Mary Belle Barker, Grade 12
Junior High School: Suzanne B. Sims, Grade 8
Brooks Academy: Judith Claire Chase, Grade 6
Elementary School: Karen J. Jorgensen, Grade 5
CLASS DAY EXERCISES Wednesday afternoon, June tenth High School Auditorium
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Thursday evening, June eleventh Exchange Hall
Class Colors: Maroon and White Class Flower: Red Carnation
CLASS ROLL
College Curriculum
Edna Baker James Franklin Miller
*Mary Belle Barker Edith Eva Coulson Dennis Francis Duggan
Lawrence Francis Nickerson, Jr.
Joy Ann Reese
*John Oliver Harper
Frank Herbert Sliney Jacqueline Beryl Smith
*Judith Marcia Holmes Josephine Lucy Keefe Derrell Sevier Lynch
*Donald Spencer Thomson Patricia Tobey Marilyn Ann Wixon
Commercial Curriculum
Janet Louise Daggett Jane Teixeira
General Curriculum
Barbara Ann Gomes Lewis Sherman Megathlin
James George Gomes
Richard Caesar Pina
Richard Edward Gomes
Gerald Stephen Roderick
George Vernon Johnson III * Senior Honors
Elliot Gibson Swift
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1953-54
September 9, 1953 to December 24, 1953 January 4, 1954 to February 19, 1954
March 1, 1954 to April 16, 1954 April 26, 1954 to June 18, 1954
School Holidays
October 12, 1953-Columbus Day-Monday
October 23, 1953-Barnstable County Teachers' Meeting- Friday.
November 11, 1953-Armistice Day-Wednesday
November 26 & 27, 1953-Thanksgiving Recess-Thursday and Friday.
Schools close at noon on December 24, 1953 for Christmas vacation.
December 24, 1953 to January 4, 1954-Christmas vacation February 19 to March 1, 1954-Mid-winter vacation February 22, 1954-Washington's Birthday-During vacation April 16, 1954 to April 26, 1954-Spring vacation
April 19, 1954-Patriot's Day-During vacation
May 31, 1954-Memorial Day-Monday
Graduation Dates
June 10, 1954-Thursday (evening)
School opens September 8, 1953 for the year 1953-54. A meeting of all teachers and supervisors in Union #19 will be held at the Harwich High School 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep- tember 7, 1954.
CORPS OF TEACHERS - DECEMBER 1953
Name
Position
Preparation Degree
Service in Harwich Began
Experience Prior to Sept. 1953
Address
Chauncey D. MacKay
High Principal
Boston University Ed.M.
11-23-53
29
Louise Aubrey
High Assistant
Framingham College B.S.
9-8-52
2
Harwichport Centerville Hyannis
Joanne F. Brooks
High Assistant
Bridgewater College B.S.
9-9-53
2
Charles E. Dunbar
High Assistant
Boston University B.S.
9-9-53
3
Dennisport
Ronald J. Dunn
High Assistant
9-9-53
0
West Harwich Harwich
William W. Fish, Jr.
Brooks Academy
Hyannis Tcher's Col. & Boston University M.Ed.
9-8-47
6
Sandwich
Estelle Kimball
High Assistant
Radcliffe A.B.
9-8-48
31
W. Chatham
Hillary M. LeClaire
High Assistant
Monson Academy
1-2-19
38
Harwichport
Anders Nelson
High Assistant
Fitchburg College
M.Ed.
9-35
*18
Centerville
Leonard W. Peck
High Assistant
Harvard College A.M.
9-5-51
2
Cotuit
Linette Triangolo
High Assistant
Bryant College B.S.
9-9-53
0
Harwich
Oliver C. Turcotte
High Assistant
Univ. of N. Y. B.A.
12-10-51
2
Harwich
John S. W. Smith
Brooks Academy
Boston University B.S.
9-16-53
1
Harwich
Elna R. Nelson
Brooks Academy
Hyannis Tchers' College B.S.
11-30-53
8
Centerville
Benjamin J. Bump
Elem. Principal
Bridgewater Tchers' College B.S. 9-9-53
15
Harwichport
Hilda P. Adams
Elem. Assistant
Hyannis Normal
9-7-49
14
Harwichport
Cora D. Chase
Elem. Assistant
Hyannis Normal
1923
30
Harwichport
Maude W. Chase
Elem. Assistant
Bridgewater College B.S.
9-9-53
2
Eastham
Helen R. Drake
Brooks Academy
Bridgewater - Columbia
9-10-46
24
Harwich
Hazel B. Knight
Elem. Assistant
Boston University Ed.M.
9-9-53
16
Hyannis -
Elizabeth McArthur
Elem. Assistant
Emerson College
9-9-53
41/2
Centerville
Elizabeth S. Miller
Elem. Assistant
Buffalo Teachers College
4-1-48
111/2
Harwichport
Ruth M. Nickerson
Elem. Assistant
Hyannis Normal
9-10-45
14
S. Harwich
Helen Perisho
Elem. Assistant
Penn College B.A.
9-6-50
121/2
W. Harwich
Elizabeth B. Terrio
Elem. Assistant
Emmanuel College A.B.
9-9-53
0
Bass River
Carolyn Tracy
Elem. Assistant
Oklahoma College B.A.
9-8-52
13
Chatham
Helen Vial
Elem. Assistant
Sargent - Harvard
9-8-52
41/2
Alberta T. Wicks
Elem. Assistant
Union Hill, N. J.
10-1-47
91/4
C Leo Ferris
Art
Vesper George
9-9-53
5
Harwich
Frederick A. Gricius
Inst. Music
N.E. Cons. of Music
9-8-51
3
N. Harwich
David O. Lynch
Guid. Director
Boston University B.S.
9-8-47
12
Harwich
Salvatore Piccolo
Inst. Music
Malkin Cons. Music B.M.
9-9-53
6
S. Harwich
Webster W. Tileston
Vocal Music
N.E. Cons. of Music B.M.
1-2-46
21
S. Harwich
Boston University B.S.
Scott A. Ellis
High Assistant
10-1-42
11
* Includes three years and three months in Military Service.
180
W. Dennis Harwichport
181
TEACHERS WHO HAVE LEFT HARWICH SCHOOL SERVICE DURING 1953
Name
Dates of Service
Length of Service in Harwich
Paul A. Morris, Principal
9-1928-10-31-53
25 years
David W. Bailey
9-7-49- 6-30-53
4 years
Elizabeth A. Cashman
9-6-50- 6-30-53
3 years
Patricia R. Davis
9-8-47- 6-30-53
6 years
Fernando A. Pola
9-8-52- 6-30-53
1 year
Phyllis Mitchell
9-8-52- 6-30-53
1 year
Ethalene B. Nickerson, Principal
1922- 6-30-53
31 years
Ruth E. Cunningham
9-8-52- 6-30-53
1 year
Georgette Cournoyer
9-8-52- 6-30-53
1 year
Doris Dunn
9-8-52- 6-30-53
1 year
Roberta M. Woodbury
9-8-52- 6-30-53
1 year
C. Aileen O'Toole
9-8-48- 6-30-53
5 years
Index
Page
Accountant's Report
36-52
Assessors' Report
12-14
Auditor's Report (State)
55-57
Barnstable County Health Dept.
114
Board of Health
112
Brooks Free Library
100-102
Building Inspector
76
Caleb Chase Fund
102
Cemetery Commissioners
107
Civil Defense
105-106
Engineers and Surveyors 110-111
Finance Committee
34-35
Fire Department and Forest Warden
90-94
Forestry Department
87-88
Fourth of July Celebration
89
Herring Committee
111
Highway Surveyor
70-73
Inspector of Plumbing
86
Inspector of Wires
69
List of Jurors
82
Moth Department 83-86
Park Commissioners
80-82
Planning Board
72-73
Playground and Recreation Commission 77-79
Police Department
63-64
Recreation Advisory Council
74-76
Registrars of Voters
57
School Building Committee 103-104
School Committee and Superintendent 148-181
School Space Needs Committee
104
Sealer of Weights and Measures
65-66
Page 8
Selectmen's Report
Shellfish Warden
108-109
Tax Collector
53-54
Town Clerk's Report
115
Annual Town Meeting 1953
119-134
Births
135-139
Deaths
144-147
Marriages
140-143
Town Forestry Committee
99
Town Meeting Warrant for 1954
15-33
Town Nurse
99
Town Officers
3-7
Treasurer's Report
115-118
Veterans' Agent
67-69
Water Commissioner's Report
58-62
Welfare Department
95-98
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