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I have enjoyed working with the high school faculty and with the superintendent and school committee.
C. D. MacKAY
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REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
It is with pleasure that I submit my fourth annual report as Principal of the Harwich Elementary School.
Each year there are a certain number of activities not directly educational in themselves, occurring in the school which add to its effectiveness-items such as the school lunch program, the work of the school health department, the bank- ing program sponsored by the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, the fine work of the custodians, the efforts of the school bus drivers. We are fortunate that all of the personnel con- cerned with these activities are interested, dedicated people.
This year the September enrollment of pupils at Har- wich Elementary School increased approximately 9% over that of the previous year. The total number of pupils attend- ing school as of the end of November has reached 505.
In view of this large enrollment the need for secretarial assistance in the elementary school is very real. The modern elementary school should have come a long way from the days when it was considered a sort of glorified clerkship. The current concept of professional leadership as the chief function of the principal requires not only that he be re- lieved of teaching responsibilities but also that assistance be provided him to take care of the minor routine and ad- ministrative duties which would otherwise usurp a dispro- portionate part of his time.
As a result of dissatisfaction among parents and teachers alike, a report card revision committee was formed to study the problem. This committee worked long and hard before presenting the results of its efforts to the entire faculty and then to the school committee. With the approval of the Board the new cards were printed and have been issued to the pupils for the first marking period.
It is hoped that these report cards more nearly convey the information parents wish to know concerning pupil progress.
Each year the need for a central library in the elemen- tary school becomes more obvious. A library in the school serves at least three educational purposes. This special unit (1) stimulates children to engage in leisure activities involv- ing reading; (2) facilitates study especially with reference materials; and (3) provides opportunity for the development of desirable library habits and attitudes.
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For many children the school library provides the first experience in selecting and taking home books to be read out of school.
In connection with reference reading, pupils learn how to use dictionaries, encyclopedias, tables of contents, indexes and card catalogues. Involved in these activities is correla- tion of directed study with regular classroom work.
We will have come a long way when we can point with pride to our new elementary school library.
I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to the Superintendent of Schools, the School Committee, teachers, P.T.A., our custodians, parents and friends who have helped our overall school program in many ways.
"An Educated People Moves Freedom Forward"
Several years ago there appeared in the annual report of the Principal of the Harwich Elementary School a quota- tion by Henry Ford, which, it appears to me is more apropos today than it was then.
"If we can afford war, we can afford education. If we can spend billions on war, we can spend millions that will give American children their birthright, health and edu- cation. Whatever else we do, let's not stint our children. Education is not a luxury it is a necessity."
DONALD C. NESMITH
REPORT OF THE GUIDANCE DIRECTOR
Thirty-four students were graduated in the Class of 1957: eight are locally employed; three are married; three have entered military service, and twenty are continuing their education.
One of the aims of the guidance program is to provide students with reliable information about themselves. Pro- gress has been made in this area during the past year in grades 7-11. The clerical assistance with the guidance records is very much appreciated. Because of this help it is now possible to expand the testing program and make use of the results. It is hoped that one of the new comprehensive test series can be instituted this year. The new type test series that are under study measure ability and educational development whether gained in or out of school and provide the basis for more effective counseling.
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In the counseling of students it has become more and more apparent that too many of our students do not have adequate study habits. An approach to this problem is being made through short discussions of study methods. But in order to give homework the priority it needs, it cannot be over-emphasized that study time at home needs constant parental supervision.
Students also need close supervision in the matter of savings throughout high school. There are further educa- tional opportunities for all high school graduates who have satisfactory records and who have saved their summer earnings.
At present we have three students from Harwich attend- ing the Barnstable High Trade School. The trade school pro- gram should be open to any student who wishes a high school diploma and the opportunity at graduation to step into a job with a future. Openings were offered to Harwich students in only two trade areas. It is unfortunate that additional trade specialists cannot be provided for our students.
Again may I say that guidance can never be the work of a few, and I wish to express my appreciation for the co- operation and support given to guidance efforts during this past year.
JAMES W. ALCOCK
REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY SUPERVISOR
I am happy to submit my fourth annual report as elemen- tary supervisor in the Harwich schools and to discuss the progress we are making therein.
The testing program has been carried out as described in last year's report with the following changes. Tests of primary mental ability are now nearly all given toward the end of kindergarten instead of in grade one. These tests indicate the child's readiness to start a reading program. If there are children not attending public kindergarten, I would suggest that parents contact me for appointments for this test in the spring instead of waiting until the child enters first grade. We are also now giving a diagnostic reading capacity test to all children starting fourth grade.
With the decrease in the number of towns in the school union, I find I am now able to start screening group test re- sults to locate the gifted child as well as the slow learning
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one. After classifying this group, our future plans are to provide for enriching the program for this type child. I am now arranging for a course for the teachers in this problem to be given in the spring.
Our new permanent record cards are now completed through the sixth grade and are proving most satisfactory. Having duplicate cards for teachers and for my own use provides an increased efficiency as well as a constant check on keeping cards complete and accurate. New reports cards were established by a committee of teachers and are being put into use at present. It is hoped that these will end the confusion due to a double marking standard in the old cards. Other records completed this year are the state report forms for the slow learning children and various reports on emotion- ally upset children.
The English curriculum committee under the leadership of Mrs. Anders Nelson presented findings at a school com- mittee meeting on May 6. In addition to curriculum guides, this committee has selected what we believe to be the best English and spelling textbooks available. The spelling ma- terial was put in throughout the entire seven grades this fall and the English in grades five through seven. This pro- gram will be completed in the lower grades next year. The committee plans to suggest materials of literary value to be read to and by the children at different grade levels. This committee should be congratulated on their thorough and scholarly work.
₾ Two valuable outgrowths of our interest in the communi- cation arts were:
1) A course in speech training attended by many teach- ers at the Harwich High School and given by Professor Pro- novost of Boston University, and,
2) An institute on recreational and content reading held this fall under the auspices of the State Department of Edu- cation. In this most inspiring and successful day's study for the teachers, Harwich was host to all elementary teachers from Yarmouth down to Provincetown.
Due to earnest and conscientious work by teachers our reading program has improved to such an extent that I firmly believe that Harwich compares favorably in reading success with any elementary school in the country. Our per- centage of children reading up to grade and up to their ability is extremely high. I am able to devote one afternoon
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a week to the remedial work needed, but would strongly recommend a full time remedial program in the school sys- tem. Our slower learning group in ungraded classes have made great progress. Harwich should be proud to be the leader of Cape towns in carrying on this type of program and the only town to care for trainable children. By adding a class for the slow learners at high school level in the future, we can improve our system of promotion for these children.
In progress at the present time is work by small groups of teachers in making a curriculum guide for the social studies. The grade three level program with a guide for the study of Cape Cod will be the first section finished and will cover a course of study for both Harwich and Chatham. This work is developing slowly in order to provide for careful and painstaking research. I am anticipating that the guide for all six grades will be complete by the fall of 1958.
Our next curriculum committee to be formed will be one on science which will aim to survey the science field, plan the subject matter to be taught at each grade level, and make selections of effective up-to-date materials to be used in the program. Many of our teachers are doing excellent work in this field, but a need to define our aims and establish methods of reaching them is increasingly evident when we consider the present world crisis.
I wish to thank the school committee for their progres- sive attitude which enables us as educators to make real progress and makes Harwich become a leader among school systems. It is also a great pleasure to work with a super- intendent who has a broad and thorough understanding of the whole educational picture. My appreciation is extended to the superintendent, school principals and supervisors, teachers, and citizens of Harwich for their continued co- operation, friendliness, and courtesy.
HARRIETT CHACE
REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
I hereby submit my first annual report as Supervisor of Art in the Schools of Union #16.
The importance of art in education is sometimes under- estimated and relegated to a minor role in schools. We all agree that those with special talents in art should have the opportunity to develop them as much as possible, but how important is art to a businessman, a doctor, a lawyer or a
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builder? Art helps man choose hobbies, appreciate the great work of the past and assists him in developing his tastes at home and at work. These things are some of the results of a good art program but only minor ones. Mathematics de- velops logical thinking, science develops understanding and use of nature's world of cause and effect, and writing gives man a means of communication. Art develops creativeness without which none of these skills can benefit mankind. Art education is the development of a process of thinking start- ing with observation leading to imagination and resulting in an expression.
My time in Harwich, which is two and one half days a week, is divided between Brooks Academy, Harwich Elemen- tary School and Harwich High School. Time is our main limitation since there is a total of 28 classes in 3 different buildings, each with its own schedule. All classes from kinder- garten. through the 5th grades have one twenty-five minute period every two weeks. Grades 6 through high school have one period every week. The cooperation of the elementary school tachers has made it possible to extend this program considerably. It is my hope and ambition to extend this pro- gram further with art rooms and special equipment so that the children may work with various mediums in the art and craft field.
HARRY W. HOLL
SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
In past years we have restricted our work to two areas of music education. These areas are the organization and training of instrumental music groups, and instruction in applied music. We are very happy to announce that this year for the first time we have enlarged our program to in- clude music appreciation classes in grades seven and eight. These classes fulfill a definite need in our music curriculum.
In this new area of music education we listen to and talk about much music in order to add to our aesthetic ex- perience and add also to our knowledge of music so that we may better understand it and therefore gain a greater enjoyment of it. There is no prerequisite training for this course other than the elementary music training that our junior high students have already received. It is hoped that in the future, more advanced courses in appreciation and theory may be added on an elective basis for the high school student.
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This past year, we lost quite a few fine instrumentalists from our orchestra through graduation and as yet we have been unable to replace them with seventh graders because of transportation problems between Brooks Academy and the high school. Our concert and festival activities this year will be basically the same as in the past. Plans are now under way for these events.
Instrumental instruction is given to students desiring such. Lessons are scheduled during study periods to avoid interference with the students' scheduled classes. Our great- est problem in this area is the lack of space at the high school for the giving of this instruction. At Brooks Academy we are indebted to Dr. Chace for the use of her office in carrying out this part of the program.
Many believe that the primary aim of our department is to develop musical artistry to as high a degree as is pos- sible. This we try to do, but more than this, we want to bring music to as many boys and girls as we possibly can. Our actual aim is not so much to teach music to the student as it is to teach the student through music. If we were inter- ested primarily in musical artistry, we would concentrate our efforts on only a few students who show the greatest aptitude. As it is, we are interested in developing good physical, social, and intellectual traits such as coordination, cooperation, de- pendability, etc., along with enlarging the students' aesthetic experience, aesthetic creativity, and knowledge about music to add to its enjoyment. This we must bring to as many boys and girls as we possibly can.
I wish to express my appreciation to Mr. Mackay, Mr. Fish and the faculty for their cooperation in helping me carry on the instrumental program. I wish also to thank Mr. Morgan and the members of his office staff for co- operation received during this past year.
SALVATORE PICCOLO
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Continued progress is being made in music education in our elementary schools, the new Union arrangement making it possible to give greater attention to detail than heretofore.
Since the opening of school last September, over 80 new pupils have joined our weekly instrumental lesson classes, with a total of more than 125 pupils now active in the study of instrumental music. Emphasis is still being placed on
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study of the stringed instruments, providing a unique op- portunity for our students not available in most public schools. This program is now providing ample talent for a strong instrumental program in our Junior High Schools.
In addition, music appreciation courses are now given in grades three through six in both towns, and first and sec- ond grades are given instruction in rhythmic training.
Every child in the elementary schools is now in weekly contact with some part of this program of instruction.
The helpful cooperation of our School Committees, Super- intendent, Principals, and Teachers, and the active interest of parents and townspeople is the basis of our success-and is truly appreciated.
SAMUEL GRIFFITHS
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF VOCAL MUSIC
Singing is the basic activity in any well-rounded pro- gram of music education. It is also an expressive art that cannot be neglected justifiably in any general curriculum aiming for the fullest personal and social development of all children.
Music and childhood go together. It is no wonder that children are full of song, for songs, are made of materials that are as common as daily food and drink: sound and movement, play and work, thoughts and words, moods and melodies. Music is a major means of communication which is capable of being used in ways that will give children bet- ter command of all their expressive actions.
Mrs. McKenney, (working admirably with the lower grades), and I (working with grades 7 and 8, High School Chorus and Boys Glee Club), keep this thought as one of our main criteria and realize that little children must be guided along lines of musical growth that emerge from their normal and everyday curiosities and interests.
In the eighth grade, added interest has augmented the weekly music period with the rehearsing of the music from Gilbert and Sullivan's "Mikado" for tentative production this coming spring.
The High School Chorus has the largest membership in many years, approximately ninety voices-and over a third
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of that number are splendid boy voices. On the strength of their enthusiasm and quality of tone, a new organization was formed-The Harwich High Selected Boys' Glee Club. Much will be heard from them this school year.
As in other years, there was a fine representation of Har- wich music students at the Union #16 Festival in Orleans High; the Cape and Island Festival in Bourne High, and the all New England Festival in Plainville, Connecticut.
An added note in interest and import to our music de- partment was the fact that three of the graduates, Barbara Bearse, Judy Ernst, and Drusilla Welt-went on to College to major in Music. More students, too, have similar plans this coming year.
It is very apparent that as music becomes more and more an integral and vital part of the school curriculum, the in- creasing need for a long range program which will offer twelve years of music experience to the average youngster, becomes quite acute. This need requires not only careful planning, but continual evaluation as to the music portion of the curriculum. There must be careful explanation to students, teachers, parents and to the community in general as to the results to date and as to the ultimate goals of the music program in the school.
Throughout it all, however, I try to have more fun with music, greater spiritual enrichment, wider variety of pre- sentation, and a proper approach to reading music as a language. I feel we can employ music as a means of knowing and understanding other lands and people, thereby promot- ing peace and good-will throughout the world.
WEBSTER WHITNEY TILESTON
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
A pleasing impression of better general health has been gained from the examination of the new pupils entering the first grade this school year. Certainly fewer significant defects have been uncovered. This impression is supported by histories obtained from mothers who have accompanied the children at the time of the examination.
NORRIS G. ORCHARD, M.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
During the fall of 1957 all children in grades seven through twelve were examined and generally were found to be in good physical condition. There were some children with postural difficulties which can be corrected by exercise. There were also a few children with dental problems which can be corrected easily.
All children in the greatly expanded athletic program were examined separately and carefully. The teams included boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer and girls field hockey.
I participated in the conclusion of the school polio vacci- nation program together with the nurses and other physi- cians. With the help of the School Nurse, the influenza vac- cine, Asian type, was given to the greater majority of the school teachers and personnel at the three Harwich Schools; Elementary, Brooks Academy and the High School.
ARTHUR J. D'ELIA, M.D.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
A record is kept of all the children who come into the health room. Emotional problems-scraped knees-stomach aches-headaches-teeth and ear aches-cuts-clean dress- ings-coughs, colds, rashes etc. 378 office visits were made to the health room.
If a child comes in more than twice with the same ail- ment-a telephone call or home visit is made to suggest correction or seeing the family doctor. In an emergency, if the family doctor is not available, we get whomever we can, then refer him or her to the family doctor to continue the treatment.
The "strip" physical examination is done in the first grade by Dr. Norris Orchard with the nurse making appoint- ments for the parent to be present. All corrections are refer- red to family doctor. If there are corrections, the child is seen each year for a check-up. Otherwise, the third and fifth grades are done and the high school is examined by Dr. D'Elia; paying extra attention to the children taking athletics.
The eye and ear examinations are done in the high school by the Physical Education teacher. All failures are retested by the school nurse and notes are sent home indicating corrections.
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The school nurse examines the eyes and ears in the Elementary School and does the retesting. The children were taken by Dr. James Quinn in Hyannis who is the ophthalmol- ogist at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford. Two children were referred to the Eye and Ear Infirmary for further study. Glasses and repair to glasses have been supplied by the Police Association, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs when needed.
During the winter months the Harwich Visiting Nurses Association supplies free lunches, milk and cod liver oil. Also, necessary expensive medicines when prescribed by the doctor and too expensive for the family to buy.
Clothing, shoes, blankets have been supplied by the Sal- vation Army Funds.
The Dental Clinic is conducted, once a week, by Dr. Mal- colm Dana of Cambridge with the nurse assisting. One day is not enough. The Town of Harwich appropriates the money for this project and notes are required from home to do the work.
The children have had two polio "shots", the booster to be given in January or February. Signed slips from parents are required for this as well as Diphtheria booster "shots" given later on.
There have been many conferences with principals and teachers regarding emotional upsets, lack of clothing or lunches.
Many children have been taken home by the nurse be- cause parents couldn't come for them. It is required that parents come for them when possible.
ADELYN J. PEABODY, R.N.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST
The dental program for the fiscal year December 5, 1956 to December 5, 1957 was accomplished in the following manner.
There were as follows:
Extractions
75
Fillings:
Amalgam
246
Porcelain 26
Zinc Oxide 43
Cleanings 7
198
Root Canal Treatments Gum Treatments Examinations
3
2
520
Most of the pupils are in fair dental health at the present time. However there is still a considerable amount of dental care needed to put all mouths in good dental condition.
MALCOLM L. DANA, D.D.S.
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
Inspections of hotels, inns, stores, etc., for minors; work- ing permits and labor violations-54.
Working permits issued 14 to 18 years:
Male
61
Female
52
Total
113
Absentees checked and returned back to school 13
ARTHUR A. HOLMES
SCHOOL CENSUS October 1, 1957
Boys
Girls
Five years or over and under seven
60
77
Seven years or over and under sixteen
273
293
Totals
333
370
199
Distribution of the Above Minors
In public day school membership:
132
Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen In Private School Membership: Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen
548
0
8
In Parochial School
Seven years or over and under sixteen
1
In State and County Institutions and Special Schools for Defectives and Delinquents: Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen
5
Not enrolled in any day school:
Five years or over and under seven
4
Seven years or over and under sixteen Total
703
ENROLLMENT BY GRADES
October 1, 1957
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
Kindergarten
35
34
69
1
44
44
88
2
34
30
64
3
41
36
77
4
35
33
68
5
29
37
66
6
30
34
64
7
26
26
52
8
22
35
57
9
16
26
42
10
22
19
41
11
13
16
29
12
16
15
31
Ungraded
20
13
33
Totals
383
398
781
Elementary
518 pupils
Brooks Academy
63 pupils
High School
200 pupils
Total
781 pupils
1
4
AGE AND GRADE TABLE-HARWICH SCHOOLS
Grades Ages 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Totals
Kdgn.
10
59
69
I
16
63
9
88
II
13
45 6
64
III
14
47 13 2
1
77
IV
15
38
11
3
1
68
V
16
43
7
66
VI
13
41
64
VII
8 32
52
VIII
7 37
5
57
IX
2 29
7
4 6
3
41
XI
6 17
6
29
XII
5
23 3
31
Prim.
Ungraded
2
2 4 6
2 1
17
Inter.
1
3
2
4
1
11
Trainable
1
1
1
1
1
5
Totals
10
76 77 71
71
71
76
62
49
55 47
48 32 32
4
781
7 3 10 2 8
200
42
X
6 26
Ungraded
201
CLASS DAY EXERCISES
1957
Wednesday Afternoon, June Fifth High School Auditorium
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Class of 1957
Thursday Evening, June Sixth Exchange Hall
CLASS OF 1957
Joanne E. Barber
Robert Rene Larkin, Jr.
Thomas R. Barrows
Kenneth Martin Miller
Barbara Hope Bearse
Edward Wayne Oliver
Gloria Valiant Bennett
Lee Merrill Palm
Donna Marie Bevans
Dorothy Louise Perkins
Mary Ann Collins
Allan Ray Phillips
Roger William Corkum
John Ernest Pina
Bruce W. Ellis
Barbara Anne Rounbehler
Wayne Henry Enos
Judith Jane Ernst
Victor Stephen Stern
Joseph Gavin, Jr.
Leonard Blanchard Thayer
Anita Mary Gomes
Elizabeth Anne Thompson David Dunbar Tobey
Eleanor Mae Gomes
Barry Allan Hemeon Roberta Ellen Holmes
Sharon Walker
Claire Helen Kendall
Drusilla Ann Welt
BROOKS MEDAL RECIPIENTS
1957
Junior High School High School Elementary School
Donna Stanford-Grade 8 Suzanne Sims-Grade 12 Patricia Gomes-Grade 6
Bette Lorraine Dumont
Robert Reginald Roderick
Suzanne Brewster Sims
Bette Lou Tripp
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SCHOOL CALENDAR Union #16 1957-58
September 6, 1957-Friday-Meeting of Teachers and Supervisors of Union #16-9:30 a.m. at the Harwich Elementary School.
September 9, 1957-Monday-All schools re-open. September 9, 1957 - December 20, 1957
January 2, 1958 - February 14, 1958
February 24, 1958 - April 12, 1958 April 21, 1958 - June 20, 1958
Days when Schools are not in Session
October 16, 1958-Wednesday -- Barnstable County Teachers' Meeting.
November 11, 1957-Monday-Veterans' Day.
November 28 & 29, 1957-Thursday & Friday-Thanksgiving recess.
December 20, 1957-Friday-to January 2, 1958-Thursday- Christmas Vacation and New Year's Day.
February 14, 1958 to February 24, 1958-Mid-winter vacation.
April 12, 1958 to April 21, 1958-Spring vacation.
April 4, 1958-Good Friday.
May 30, 1958-Friday-Memorial Day.
Graduation Date
June 12, 1958-Thursday Evening
Closing Dates
Elementary School Friday, June 13, 1958
High School Friday, June 20, 1958
FALL 1958 SCHEDULE
September 5, 1958-Friday-Meeting of Teachers and Supervisors-9:30 a.m. at the Chatham Elementary School. September 8, 1958-Monday-All Schools re-open.
Schools Closed
October 13, 1958-Monday-Columbus Day (Oct. 12).
October (one day) 1958-Barnstable County Teachers' Meet- ing.
November 11, 1958-Tuesday-Veterans' Day.
November 27 & 28, 1958-Thanksgiving recess.
December 23, 1958-Tuesday-Christmas vacation.
HARWICH SCHOOL PERSONNEL Harwich School Personnel-Continued
Name
Position
Preparation Degree
Service in Harwich Began
Experience Prior to Sept. 1957
Address
Sydney G. Pierce (1)
Supt. of Schools Supt. of Schools Sec'y to Supt.
Harvard, Ed.M.
7/1/55
17
yrs.
Orleans Harwich S. Harwich
Christine S. Wood
Clerk to Supt.
12/20/54
3
yrs.
Harwich
Chauncey D. MacKay
High-Prin.
Boston Univ., Ed.M.
11/23/53
33
yrs.
Harwichport W. Harwich Harwichport
Warraine Albee (3)
High Assist.
Wash. State, B.S.
9/5/56
3
yrs.
Centerville
James Bolton (4)
High Assist.
R.I. Sch. of Design, B.S.
9/5/56
2
yrs.
S. Orleans
George H. Colbert
High Assist.
Boston Col., Ed.M.
9/7/55
23
yrs.
S. Chatham
May N. Cooper
High Assist.
Adelphi, Ed.M.
9/5/56
16
yrs.
Orleans
Harold M. Drew
High Assist.
Boston Univ., B.S.
9/9/57
9
yrs.
Hyannis
Meredith F. Drew
High Assist.
Salem Teachers Coll., B.S.
9/5/56
5
yrs.
Hyannis
Charles E. Dunbar
High Assist.
Boston Univ., B.S.
9/9/53
7
yrs.
Harwich
Harriett Dunham
High Assist.
9/9/57
12
yrs.
Centerville
Scott A. Ellis
High Assist.
10/1/42
15
yrs.
Barbara Ford
High Assist.
10/8/56
1
yr.
Harwich
Estelle Kimball
High Assist.
Radcliffe Col., A.B.
9/8/48
35
yrs.
W. Chatham
Hillary M. LeClaire
High Assist.
Monson Academy
1/2/19
42
yrs.
Harwichport
Arthur G. LaFrenier
High Assist.
Fitchburg Teachers, B.S.
9/7/55
2
yrs.
Harwichport
Norma Larkin
High Assist.
Catawba, B.S.
9/9/57
1
yr
Anders R. Nelson
High Assist.
Fitchburg Teachers, Ed.M.
9/8/35
22
yrs.
William W. Fish, Jr.
Teacher in
Charge-Brooks
Boston Univ., Ed.M.
9/8/47
10
yrs.
Sandwich
Elna Nelson
Brooks Assist.
Hyannis Teachers Col., B.S.
11/30/53
11
yrs.
Centerville
Jane Alcock
Brooks Assist.
Wellesley Col., B.A.
9/7/55
3
yrs.
Chatham
Donald C. Nesmith
Elem. Prin.
Bridgewater Teachers, Ed.M.
9/8/54
8
yrs.
S. Harwich
Hilda P. Adams
Elem. Assist.
Hyannis Normal
9/7/49
18
yrs.
Harwichport
Jesse J. Morgan (2)
Dartmouth, B.S., Harvard, Ed.M.
8/1/57
31
yrs.
Ruth H. Moody
9/1/32-9/1/38
19
yrs.
9/1/45-present
Louise Aubrey
High Assist.
Framingham, B.S.
9/8/52
6
yrs.
Ruth Farham
Sec'y to Prin.
6/15/57
Bouve-Tufts, B.S.
Harwich
Simmons Col., B.S.
Harwich Centerville
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Index to Reports
Page
Accountant's Report
159-173
Annual Town Meeting Warrant for 1958
22-45
Assessors' Report
18-21
Auditor's Report (State)
107-109
Board of Appeals
78
Board of Health
87
Brooks Free Library Trustees' and Librarian's
76-78
Building Inspector
65
Cemetery Commissioners
79
Cemetery Trust Funds
111-114
Civil Defense
84-85
Finance Committee
68
Fire Department and Forest Warden
92-96
Fourth of July Celebration
85-86
Harwich School Space Needs Committee
72-73
Highway Surveyor
97-101
Inspector of Plumbing
64
Inspector of Wires
81
List of Jurors
102-103
Moth Department
82-83
Park Commissioners
74-75
Planning Board
66-67
Playground and Recreation Commission
73-74
Police Department
104-106
Registrars of Voters
67
School Report
175-205
Sealer of Weights and Measures
60-61
Selectmen's Report
9-17
Shellfish Constable
69-71
Tax Collector
46-48
Town Clerk's Report
110
Annual Town Meeting 1957
115-137
Special Town Meeting May 21, 1957
138
Special Town Meeting Oct. 15, 1957
138
Births
142-148
Deaths
155-158
Marriages
149-154
Town Government Study Committee
88-91
Town Nurse
83
Town Officers
3-8
Treasurer's Report
110
Tree Warden
80-81
Veterans' Agent
62-64
Water Commissioner's Report
52-59
Welfare Department
49-51
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