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Each year the need for a central library in the elementary . school becomes more apparent. A library in the school serves
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at least three educational purposes. This special unit (1) stimulates children to engage in leisure activities involving reading; (2) facilitates study especially with reference mate- rials; and (3) provides opportunity for the development of desirable library habits and attitudes.
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 con- tents, indexes and card catalogues. Involved in these activities is correlation of directed study with regular classroom work.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Superintendent of Schools, Elementary Supervisor, School Committee, teachers, P. T. A., custodians, parents and friends who have helped our overall school program in many ways.
DONALD C. NESMITH
Principal
REPORT OF THE GUIDANCE DIRECTOR
In June, thirty-three students graduated from Harwich High School. Of this group, nine are working, four are members of the armed forces, one is married and nineteen are continuing their training or education.
Progress is still being made towards providing pupils with more information about themselves. Continued use of the previously developed guidance record enables students, parents and teachers to examine and evaluate a student's scores and ratings in ability, interests, classroom progress, standard measures of educational potential and progress, personality and character development. Reliable tests, in- stituted recently and being continued, are the School and College Abilities Tests, the Sequential Tests of Educational Progress, the Stanford Achievement Tests and the Cooper- ative Course-Oriented Achievement Tests. Other standard- ized tests used to compile additional essential data for the student record include the Scholastic Aptitude Tests, the Kuder Preference Record and the General Aptitude Test Battery.
This guidance record provides the basis for adequate and effective counseling, and, thanks to the guidance as- sistance provided by Mrs. Kimball, all pupils in grades 8-12
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are expected to be reached for personal interviews. Edu- cational and occupational information is discussed during these counseling sessions and also as part of class work. In this connection may I sincerely thank the teachers for their willing cooperation in permitting me to take class time for the purpose of disseminating to the students much im- portant educational and vocational information, which would consume valuable time if explained to each student in- dividually.
Through the greatly appreciated efforts of the Principal, Superintendent and School Committee, students have had and will continue to have opportunities to visit various types of two and four-year colleges, business and nursing schools.
From the standpoint of guidance and its major function in the complex sphere of education, there are several mat- ters of serious concern to every town member. Among those are grossly inadequate library facilities and an extremely limited industrial arts program. Also, there exists a yearly increase of Junior high students for a building which is al- ready overburdened with pupils, which has a program far from adequate to meet the needs and interests of many young people and which is far from adequate to provide the education which every young person deserves.
In closing may I express my deep gratitude to Mr. MacKay for his willing and invaluable cooperation which is necessary to the function of guidance.
KENNETH G. ABBOTT
Guidance Director
REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY SUPERVISOR
"No other people ever demanded so much of education as have the American. None other was ever so well served by its schools and educators ... American schools have served and strengthened the commonwealth. They have provided a citizenship as enlightened as any on earth . .. If society clearly defines the new duties it wishes the schools to fulfill and if it steadfastly supports them not only with money but also with faith, they will surely justify that faith in the future as they have in the past."
-Henry Steele Commanger
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Good schools don't just happen. They develop through the active cooperation of the school staff and the citizens of the community.
During the six years it has been my privilege to serve as elementary supervisor in the Harwich Schools, it has been gratifying to see the steady progress we have been making toward worthwhile educational goals. The school year end- ing December 31, 1960 bore notable evidence that we were doing a better job in the elementary schools in the following ways :-
1. Identification of the needs, interests, and capacities of all our children. Through a continually improved test- ing program, recorded and interpreted efficiently, the child's individual progress is constantly plotted. It is the first business of the elementary school to see that the pupils master the fundamentals of an education, but this goal is only achieved to the extent that the nature and range of differences among children are identified and the educational program (including methods and materials of instruction) is adjusted to the rate and patterns of growth among the children in the schools.
2. Modification of the curriculum to provide for individual differences and vitalizing instruction in the funda- mental subject fields as tools for helping children understand better our ever-changing, increasingly complex world. No school day goes by that I do not spend time in an elementary classroom helping a teacher meet these needs and conferring with teachers, principals, pupils, and parents to help put our teach- ing philosophies into practice. We are continually working out better methods of grouping pupils and evaluating our progress in modernizing and making our instruction effective.
3. Acquisition and use of instructional equipment and materials suitable for the wide range of individual differences existing in every classroom and consistent with the findings of educational research. Through reading books and educational magazines and related materials, through examination of current materials, through occasional visits to other school systems, it is possible for me to keep the staff well posted on available materials and equipment as well as current methods and to help with the ordering of the best and most suitable materials. An extremely fore-sighted
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school committee and efficient office staff make our equipment and materials as complete and modern as any schools in the country.
4. Creation of better physical environment for instruction. The newly decorated classrooms in the elementary school and new arrangements at Brooks Academy in- spire the teachers to keep the rooms stimulating and inspiring as well as neat and organized, creating superior classroom atmospheres that have been admired by many out-of-town visitors.
5. Provision of superior working conditions for teachers through (1) an improved salary schedule, (2) a broader sick leave policy, (3) a tendency toward smaller teacher- pupil load, (4) a broader base of participation in school administration so that all who have a vital stake in the success of the educational program may share in cooperative planning and decision, (5) greater interest among the staff in professional development. These conditions have resulted in practically no yearly teacher turnover as has been experienced in most other sys- tems. Only two elementary replacements were neces- sary this year. This keeps the learning situation very stable.
6. Closer school-community relationships that are help- ing the Harwich Schools provide the kind of education for every child that the wisest parents want for their children.
It is, therefore, with deep appreciation to staff, prin- cipals, superintendent, school committee, and cooperative citizens, that I acknowledge their contribution to the en- deavor of providing improved education for the elementary children in the Harwich Schools.
DR. HARRIET CHACE Elementary Supervisor
REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
Organizing an effective and sequential art program for grades one through twelve has been facilitated this past year by the new crafts equipment and visual aids supplies. The art program has consequently been expanded to include a greater variety of activities such as clay pottery and sculp- ture, mobiles, construction, colloges and other creative three dimensional work.
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In the elementary school the art room with new tables, cabinets and kiln has been used by grades five and six allow- ing more flexible activities. The lower grades use this room occasionally when the nature of the lesson necessitates large work areas.
In the high school the art program has been enriched by new illustrative material making possible a course in art appreciation. Large color reproductions of great paintings, art books and color filmstrips comprise a growing art library. The high school art program now offers five periods of studio art a week enabling a few students in grades nine to twelve to elect up to four periods a week. The majority of art students take art two or three periods a week which is not adequate for preparing talented students who wish to com- pete for art scholarships and placement in colleges offering an art major. More time and space in the high school art program is badly needed to challenge the gifted youngster who wishes to pursue art as a vocation.
This January students grade one through eight par- ticipate in the Second Cape Cod Art Round Roboin and in March the high school art students take part in the Cape- wide High School Art Exhibition at the Art Association in Hyannis. Both exhibitions were highly successful this year in providing our young people with the experience of seeing their art and that of others side by side.
In our own community two projects allowed the towns- people to share the visual expressions of our children: the display of Harwich High School art work in a local shop window during Art Week in November and the exhibition of elementary art work throughout the summer by Mrs. Doane in the Brooks Library. With other Cape schools we are participating in a visual-aids pool which makes it pos- sible for us to borrow fine reproductions of museum sculp- ture when needed. This year's purchase of ancient sculpture was displayed in the elementary school showcase and was correlated with the art projects of children in the third grade up through the high school. Our Christmas windows painted by sixth graders attracted many townspeople and it is hoped that parents and friends will visit our annual May art ex- hibition.
As art teacher I am grateful for the sincere interest in the children's art expression as shown by the principals and my collegues.
As art supervisor I wish to express here my deep ap- preciation for the fine cooperation that the School Com-
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mittee, the Superintendent, and his staff have shown toward the art program and its growth.
BARBARA ELLIOTT
Art Supervisor
REPORT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR HARWICH HIGH SCHOOL
Our instrumental music program in the High School is growing in size and quality at a fine rate. Each year as more young instrumentalists join us from the elementary school, we find that we also have more beginners in the upper six grades. Many of our students are extending their experiences to include a second instrument. This enables them to play in both the band and orchestra. The program has grown to such an extent that some students do not receive instrumental lessons each week but are taught on a rotating plan. Other students, because of scheduling difficulties, receive no in- strumental lessons other than with the band or orchestra.
This September, Mr. Mackay tried to schedule two periods of orchestra and band per week. This is much desired, but had to be dropped because of scheduling and space difficulties.
The band and orchestra have had a very successful year. They appeared at various concerts, festivals, assemblies, and at the graduation week excercises. The band appeared in parade for the first time at the Memorial Day parade in Harwich Center. Although they had no uniforms, they marched with the Chatham School Band and were a credit to themselves and to their school. Some of our Harwich Band members appear regularly in parades wearing Chatham uni- forms. The combination of the two bands makes a group that will compare favorably with any school band on the Cape; a band of which both towns can be proud. We sincerely hope that we can have unforms in Harwich before too long.
At Brooks Academy our music appreciation classes are taught in the cafeteria to two grades at one time. This is a poor arrangement, but is necessary because of space diffi- culties and lack of time in my schedule.
Last spring we sent two students to the New England Music Festival at Plainville Conn., and practically all our students to the Cape Cod Festival at Chatham. This fall three of our students passed auditions and will play in the South- eastern Mass. Festival at Dartmouth High School, and one
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of these students has been recommended to audition for the All-State orchestra to be held in Springfield. We are very proud of the quantity, quality, and balance of our strings which is very apparent at each Cape Cod Festival.
I wish to express my appreciation to all those whose help and cooperation contributed to the success of our pro- gram this past year.
SALVATORE PICCOLO
Instrumental Supervisor
REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Time can be but a fleeting measure of progress, yet must be an integral part of all achievement. And, as "Rome was not built in a day," so, in education, miracles are not wrought overnight.
At this writing about 200 pupils from the first six grades of our towns are actively busy in our instrumental program, some very talented, others moderately endowed, but all ex- periencing a cultural enrichment.
By the very nature of this work, we are always beginning - never finishing. Discovery of talent, its early training, and fostering of interest is our purpose, and by sheer weight of numbers most of our teaching must be done in groups. Pro- ficiency comes only with maturity, through our secondary school programs, and through the specialist teacher.
It is rewarding to note that our enrollment has increased in every successive year of my tenure here, and our summer classes have a large and regular attendance. Enthusiasm on the part of both pupils and parents may be taken almost for granted as an attribute of our work. This also extends to those who hear our groups in frequent public performance.
With each passing year we try to build an ever stronger foundation for later development, with the hope that our efforts will be of lasting benefit to our boys and girls, our schools, and our community.
SAMUEL GRIFFITHS Elementary Instrumental Music Supervisor
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCAL MUSIC
Understanding of Music is not brought about in a brief time or solely through the use of Reproducing Devices. Rather, it is a culmination, the over all result, of one's musical experience. I have tried to expose my students to music in a great variety of ways and in many situations, for surely the child's musical instruction in school should be of a type to develop a liking for music and an acquaintance with such facts about the art as will contribute to deeper understanding.
Through the early elementary grades, the interests of the children are centered in their own land and people. In later grades, interests spread beyond our borders, oceans are crossed, etc., and acquaintance made through many sources, (magazines, moving pictures, radio, T. V.). There can be no better approach to people, their lives, languages and cul- tures, than through music. Fortunately, there exists a tre- mendous body of material in the folk and composed music of the world. Rightly used, it may be of great importance in furthering the cultural program of social studies.
The Junior High grades are experiencing the musical thrill and pleasure of three-part harmony songs and enriching their repertoire of art, folk and patriotic songs. The High School Chorus numbering a strong seventy-five is drilling on songs for school use, Cape Festival use, and general concert use.
Many students took part in the Cape and Islands Massed Music Festival that took place in Chatham this year and will be in Nauset Regional in the spring of 1961. Selected students took part in the all New England Music Festival held in Plain- ville, Connecticut, and will be recommended for the '61' Festi- val at Rutland, Vermont.
Having Mrs. McKenney to play accompaniments at grad- uation (and at choral rehearsals at Chatham) has aided greatly to further the development of artistic singing. By being able to stand and conduct, I can much better correct and help any tonal or rhythmic problems, etc., and give of my best in communicating musical feeling to the group; and by the end of the year I hope to be able to chalk up superla- tive results in an extensive repertory of art, folk and patriotic songs, ballards, hymns, musical comedy selections and larger works from the greater composers with an emphasis on the correct use of the voice in singing, a tonal and rhythm vo- cabulary, and in interpretive insight.
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In conclusion I can only say I hope the contributions of the Chorus or Glee Clubs to the appreciation of music will set a standard in dedication to purpose and consistent achievement that will be without parallel in the musical arts here on Cape Cod.
WEBSTER WHITNEY TILESTON Supervisor of Secondary Vocal Music
REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY VOCAL MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Rythm activities, rote songs and acquaintance with music syllables were enjoyed by the kindergarten the past year. This was continued in the first grade in addition to reading and singing simple note-phrases from a staff on the board. A vocabulary of musical terms was begun. This technique and note reading, so important in the child's music back- ground was carried through the sixth grade. Books were first used by the child in the second grade where both note and rote songs were sung. Rounds were fun in the third grade and marked the beginning of the children's experience in har- mony. Fourth graders were proficient note readers, while two and three part songs were much enjoyed by the fifth and sixth grades. A program of seasonal or otherwise appropriate rote songs accompanied the note reading.
Groups from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades again sang Christmas songs at the December P.T.A. meeting, and an especially capable Boys' Choir appeared at several assem- blies.
Christmas caroling throughout the building is becoming a regular occurence. Due to "no school" one day and my illness another, we missed last year, but due to the keen disappointment of the children we went May caroling instead! So, whether it be December or May, singing is always a great joy.
IRIS MCKENNEY Elementary Vocal Music
REPORTS OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIANS GRADES K-3
Herewith my comments as one of the physicians of the Elementary School, Harwich.
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Impressions rarely are of value but even so we have gained the impression that fewer and less significant defects have been observed in children entering the 1st grade this school year.
Repeatedly we do note however, evidence of unwise con- trol of nutrition in the home. The child who has eaten an adequate breakfast is the exception.
When will parents learn that vitamin deficiency, except- ing the Cod Liver Oil vitamin rarely exists in the average home? When will parents learn of the proven need of enough vitamin D or Cod Liver Oil for every child up to ten or twelve years of age?
NORRIS G. ORCHARD, M.D.
GRADES 4-6
During the year 1960 the children of the middle grades were examined at the elementary school. The vast majority of the children were found to be healthy and no unusual defects were noted. The high incidence of dental caries and malformations and relaxations of the foot arches was en- countered. A considerable number of overweight children was seen.
C. PETER ALBRIGHT, M.D.
GRADES 7-12
During the fall of 1960 all children in grades 8 through 12 were examined and generally found to be in good physical condition.
There were a few children with postural defects which can be corrected by exercise - also there were a few children with dental problems which can be easily corrected.
All the children in the athletic program were examined separately and carefully. The teams included boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer and girls field hockey.
It has been rather difficult in the past few years to con- duct physical examinations at the High School because of the overcrowding. I know the teachers and school personnel are aware of this but I wonder if the parents realize that there is no health room, and that it is extremely difficult at times to find even a room to use to examine the students. We hope that in the future if a new building is considered that proper health room and facilities will be provided for.
ARTHUR J. D'ELIA, M.D.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
Since April 1st, the schools of Harwich have had a full time school nurse requested by the Mothers Club and accepted by the School Department. With 800 or more pupils it seemed necessary.
Last March a great many children had their 4th polio innoculation given by Dr. Fred. L. Moore - the vaccine pro- vided by the State.
It was with regret that we had to accept Dr. Malcolm Dana's resignation as school dentist as he had done so much for the children the seven years he had been here. Owing to his father's illiness he had to take over his practise too.
In November, the School Department took over the Den- tal Clinic which had been the project of the Harwich Visiting Nurse Association for many years.
The Massachusetts Dental Society recommended Dr. Anderson Briggs of Attleboro, who spends his summer in Har- wich Port, and his associate Dr. Raymond Millian of Attleboro -so now we have one dentist every week and two dentists every other week. Dr. Briggs has given many instruments and supplies which belonged to his late father.
The School Committee have adopted certain procedures:
1. Strong referral to family dentist.
2. A charge of 75c per operation for those who can pay.
Each child will be examined and a note sent home - call- ing the parents' attention for work to be done - if child goes to the family dentist a slip is signed and the child returns it to the teacher so that he may get credit in his room. Attached to the slip is another note giving the School Committee's recommendations. All other phases of school work will be continued as usual.
ADELYN J. PEABODY, R.N.
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REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
About all places of business were inspected for labor vio- lations, as to minors and working permits with the aid of the State Inspector. Total 45
Working permits issued between 14 and 18 years of age.
Boys
29
Girls
39
Total
68
Absent cases investigated
123
Absentees (truents) 3 schools
79
Violations of labor laws 2
Court cases (Habitual Truancy) 2
Absentees and truants have shown a decline this past year.
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR A. HOLMES
Supervisor of Attendance
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SCHOOL CENSUS October 1, 1960
Boys
Girls
Five years or over and under seven
75
86
Seven years or over and under sixteen
313
318
388
404
Distribution of the above Minors
In public day school membership:
Five years or over and under seven
155
Seven years or over and under sixteen
619
In private school membership:
Five years or over and under seven Seven years or over and under sixteen
0
₾
In Vocational School membership:
Seven years or over and under sixteen
0
In Parochial School:
Seven years or over and under sixteen
3
In State and County Institutions:
Seven years or over and under sixteen
4
Not enrolled in any School:
Five years or over and under seven
6
Seven years or over and under sixteen
3
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ENROLLMENT BY GRADES October 1, 1960
Grade
Boys
Girls
Total
Kindergarten
40
37
77
1
37
41
78
2
34
41
75
3
40
39
79
4
44
46
90
5
30
34
64
6
39
35
74
7
36
36
72
Ungraded
24
9
33
8
25
39
64
9
30
22
52
10
17
26
43
11
10
28
38
12
8
20
28
414
453
867
AGE - GRADE TABLE-HARWICH SCHOOLS
Ages
4
5 6
7 8 9 10 11
12 13
14
15 16
17
18
19 Totals
Grade
77
1
18 55
4
1
78
2
16
52
7
75
3
17 51
10 1
90
4
15
58
14 2
1
5
14 37
9
2 2
64
6
16
42
14
1
1
74
Ungraded
1
3
3
4
3
4
3
7
4
1
33
7
11 40
16
5
72
8
17
35
8
4
64
2
10
32
5
3
52
9
5
31
7
43
10
1
21
14
2
38
11
3
21
4
28
12
-
-
1
12
83 72 76 77
86 71
68
79 71
55
42
34
35
6
867
Kdg't 12
65
79
212
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CLASS DAY EXERCISES 1960 Tuesday Afternoon, June Seventh High School Auditorium
GRADUATION EXERCISES Thursday Evening, June Ninth Exchange Hall 8:00 p.m.
CLASS OF 1960
Rose Elizabeth Adams Anthony Alves, Jr.
Beverly Diane Baldwin
Albert F. Barker
Henry Wellington Bearse, Jr. Lawrence C. Bennett Joseph Francis Burbine Judith Ann Chipman Joan Haddon Christian
Robert Bruce Coffin
Charles Francis Coleman, Jr. Helen Ann Curtis Jane Carolyn Dalzell Judith Ann Dowd Peter Eklof Juanita Grace Ennes
Norman Albert Fennell
Donald Frank Freeman Margaret Jane Gabriel Gerald Michael John Gardner Gail Ann Hancock
Robert Handler Bruce Warren Hunt
Karen Joyce Jorgensen
N. Jean Kind
Charles Joseph Lombard III Patricia Ann Long Norma Leslie Moskoff Philip Wendell Moskoff Leighton Jewett Porter Earle Lewis Sims, Jr. Donald St. Pierre
Doreen Susan Sprinkle Thomas Raymond West
BROOKS MEDAL RECIPIENTS 1960
High School Junior High School Elementary School
Karen Jorgensen-Grade 12 Helen Davis-Grade 8 Lucy L. Thomson-Grade 6
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School Calendar Year 1960 - 61 School Union No. 16 Towns of Chatham and Harwich
September 6, 1960 - Tuesday - Teacher's Meeting
September 7, 1960 - Wednesday - Schools open
September 7 to December 23, 1960 days -73
January 3, 1961 to February 17, 1961 -34
February 27, 1961 to April 14, 1961 -34
April 24, 1961 to June -39
days
180
Vacations
December 23, 1960 to January 3, 1961 - Christmas vacation (schools close on December 23 at end of school day).
February 17, 1961 to February 27, 1961-Mid-winter vacation. April 14, 1961 to April 24, 1961-Spring vacation.
Schools not in session
October 12, 1960 - Wednesday - Columbus Day
October 14, 1960 - Friday - Barns. County Tchrs' Mtg.
November 11, 1960 - Friday - Veterans Day
November 24 & 25, 1960 - Thurday & Friday - Thanks- giving Recess (schools close at noon - Wednesday, November 23).
March 31, 1961 - Good Friday May 30, 1961 -Tuesday - Memorial Day
Schools close - June 1961: Day dependent on "no school" days.
HARWICH SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Service in Experience
Name
Position
Preparation
Degree
Harwich Began
Prior to Sept. 1960
Address
Jesse J. Morgan
Supt. of Schools
Dartmouth College Harvard Univ.
B.S. Ed. M.
1957
34
Harwich
Ruth H. Moody
Sec'y to Supt.
1932
22
S. Harwich
Christine S. Wood
Bookkeeper High-Prin.
Boston University B.S. in Ed., M. Ed.
1953
36
Harwich Port
Ruth A. Farham
Sec'y to Prin.
1957
3
W. Harwich
George H. Colbert
Social Studies
Boston College
Ph. B.
1955
27
Harwich
Dorothy Connors (1) May Cooper
Grade 8
Science
Adelphi College
B.A.
1956
18
Orleans
Harold M. Drew
Math. & Science
Boston Univ.
B.S.
M. Ed.
1957
12
Hyannis
Meredith F. Drew
Commercial
Salem Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
Boston Univ.
M. Ed.
1956
12
Hyannis
Charles E. Dunbar
Phys. Ed .- Boys
Boston Univ.
B.S. in Ed.
1953
10
Harwich
Harriet N. Dunham
Phys. Ed .- Girls
Bouve-Tufts
B.S. in Ed.
1957
15
Centerville
Frederick Ebbett
Commercial
Curry College
B.S. in Ed.
1959
1
Scott A. Ellis
Industrial Arts
William W. Fish, Jr.
Tchr. in Chge.
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
Boston Univ.
M. Ed.
1947
13
Sandwich
Barbara Ford
English
Simmons College
B.S.
1956
4
Harwich
Estelle Kimball
Foreign Languages
Radcliffe College
A.B.
1948
31
W. Chatham
Arthur G. LaFrenier
English
Fitchburg Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
M. Ed.
1955
5
Norma Larkin
Household Arts
Catawba College
B.S.
1957
5
Harwich Port Harwich
Framingham Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1952
9
Centerville
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
M. Ed.
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1960
1
Dennis
Columbia Univ.
M.A.
1954
6
Harwich
Chauncey D. Mackay
Louise Aubrey
Household Arts
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
M. Ed.
1942
18
S. Yarmouth Harwich
Brooks Academy
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
M. Ed.
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
215
Harwich School Personnel-Continued
Name
Position
Preparation
Degree
Harwich Began
Service in Experience Prior to Sept. 1960
Address
Malcolm Letts
Social Studies
Ithaca College
B.S.
M. Ed.
1959
22
E. Brewster
Anders R. Nelson
Mathematics
Fitchburg Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
M. Ed.
1935
25
Centerville
Elna R. Nelson
Eng. & Grade 7
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1953
13
Centerville
Stephen Smith (2)
Grade 7
Dartmouth College
A.B.
1960
S. Orleans
Donald C. Nesmith
Prin .- Elem.
Bridgewater Tchrs Col.
B.S. in Ed.
M. Ed.
1954
11
S. Harwich
Anne Smith
Clerk to Prin.
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
Dip
1949
22
Harwich Port
Jane D. Alcock
Interm. Sp. Class
Wellesley College
A.B.
1955
6
N. Chatham
Katherine Armeson
Trainable Sp. Cl.
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1955
12
Dennisport
Joan Cahoon (3)
Asst .- Kindergarten
Southern Seminary
Dip
1960
Chatham
Cora D. Chase
Grade 3
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
Dip
1923
37
Harwich Port
Phyllis Collins
Grade 1
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1955
81/2
Orleans
Helen R. Drake
Grade 6
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
Dip
1945
30
Harwich
John Ferreira (4)
Grade 6
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1960
Harwich
Louise T. Francis
Grade 3
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1957
8
Orleans
Anna M. Gott
Grade 6
Simmons College
B.S.
1954
17
Harwich
Lucy A. Higgins
Grade 2
Eastern State Normal Boston Univ.
Dip
1954
8
W. Harwich
Elizabeth Miller
Grade 5
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1947
19
Harwich Port
Gertrude R. Murphy
Grade 5
Newark State College
B.S. in Ed.
1958
12
Chatham
Ruth Nickerson
Grade 1
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
Dip
1928
22
S. Harwich
Ruth Norris
Grade 4
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1956
14
Hyannis
Lucille Olsen
Grade 3
Perry Normal
Diploma
1959
1
Harwich
Helen Perisho
Grade 4
Penn College-Iowa
B.A.
1950
16
W. Harwich
Virginia Richardson (5)
Kinder.
Salem Tchrs. Col.
B.S. in Ed.
1960
4
Eastham
Gloria H. Tracy
Grade 1
Perry Normal
Diploma
1954
6
Hyannisport
216
Muriel Mackay
Primary Sp. Cl.
B.S. in Ed.
1954
16
Harwich Port
1958
2
E. Harwich
Hilda P. Adams
Grade 2
Univ. of New Hampshire
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
Helen M. Vial Maude C. Wilkinson
Grade 4 Grade 2 Guid. Dir.
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col. Boston Univ.
B.S. in Ed. M. Ed.
1960
4
W. Chatham
Harriett Chace
Elem. Supervisor
Hyannis Tchrs. Col.
B.S. & M. Ed.
Columbia Univ.
M.A. & D. Ed.
1954
28
Barbara Elliott
Art Supervisor
Skidmore College
B.S.
1959
7
Osterville Harwich Port
Samuel Griffiths
Elem. Inst. Music
Univ. Cons. of Chicago
Mus. B.
Florida So. Col.
B.S.
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
Ed. M.
1955
34
Brewster
Iris McKenney Voc. Music Grds K-6
Tufts College
A.B.
1938)
8
Harwich
Salvatore Piccolo
H.S. Inst. Music
Malkin Cons. of Music
B. of Music M. Ed.
1953
13
S. Harwich
Webster W. Tileston
Voc. Music
N. E. Cons. of Music
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
M. Ed.
1946
24
W. Chatham
Walter Snow
Elem. Asst. Custodian
1955
5
Harwich Port Harwich Port
Edward H. Whitney
Elem. Asst. Custodian
1953
7
Harwich
C. Conrad Nickerson
Head Custodian-H.S.
1958
21/2
E. Harwich
S. Arthur Cahoon
H.S. Asst. Custodian
1959
1
N. Harwich
Emma Symmes
Supervisor School Lunchrooms
1956
4
Doris Jorgensen
Elem. Lunch Assistant
1958
2
Harwich Port Harwich Port
Barbara Long
Elem. Lunch Assistant
1955
5
Harwich
Lois Schoirring
Elem. Lunch Assistant
1959
2
W. Harwich
Ruth Smith
Elem. Lunch Assistant
1952
8
Harwich Port
Sadie Egan
H.S. Lunch Assistant
1955
4
W. Harwich
Ruth Titus
H.S. Lunch Assistant
1957
3
W. Harwich
Norma Seibenmann
H.S. Lunch Assistant
1959
1
W. Harwich
Robert E. Joy
Route #4
1960
W. Harwich
Robert E. Joy
Route #3
1948
12
W. Harwich
Robert E. Joy
Route #5
1960
W. Harwich
C. Conrad Nickerson
Route #2
1957
3
E. Harwich
George Meservey
Route #1
1959
1
Harwich
William Vagenas
Route #6
1957
3
Harwich
Sargent School
Diploma 1952
191/2
W. Dennis Wellfleet
B.S. in Ed. 1953
9
Kenneth G. Abbott (6)
Grades 7-12 Head Custodian-Elem.
1934
26
Charles S. Smith
Bridgewater Tchrs. Col.
B. of Music
1959)
217
Harwich School Personnel-Continued
Name
Position Preparation
Degree
Prior to Sept. 1960
Address
William Vagenas
Route #7 School Nurse
Harwich
Adelyn J. Peabody, R.N.
School Physician-Grades 1-3
Norris G. Orchard, M.D. C. Peter Albright, M.D. Arthur J. D'Elia, M.D.
School Physician-Grades 4-7
School Physician-Grades 8-12
NOTES
1-Dorothy Connors, grade eight, new position. Began September 1960.
2-Stephen Smith, grade seven, new position. Began September 1960.
3-Joan Cahoon, kindergarten assistant-began October 31, 1960
4-John Ferreira replaced Mrs. Ann Lockyer, who resigned. The position was changed from grade five to grade six.
5-Virginia Richardson replaced Mrs. Barbara Howes who resigned from her position in the kindergarten. Mrs. Richardson began September 1960.
6-Kenneth Abbott became Guidance Director August 15, 1960. He replaces James W. Alcock who became principal at Chatham.
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Service in Experience Harwich Began
1960
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218
Index to Reports
Page
Accountant's Report
169-184
Annual Town Meeting Warrant for 1961
14-35
Annual Town Election-March 7, 1960
142
Assessors' Report
11-13
Board of Appeals
97
Board of Health
59
Brooks Free Library Trustees' and Librarian's
89-91
Building Inspector
86
Cemetery Trust Funds
102
Civil Defense
97
Conservation Commission
54-56
County Health Department
60-62
Finance Committee
78
Fire Department and Forest Warden
65-69
Highway Surveyor
70-77
Inspector of Plumbing
87
Inspector of Wires
88
List of Jurors
98-99
Park Commissioners
56
Personnel Board
79-80
Planning Board
52-53
Playground and Recreation Commission
57-58
Police Department
92-94
Presidential Primary-April 26, 1960
144
Registrars of Voters
64
School Report
185-218
Sealer of Weights and Measures
49
Selectmen's Report
9-10
Shellfish Constable
84-85
State Primary-Sept. 13, 1960
148
State Election-Nov. 8, 1960
150
Tax Collector
36-38
Town Clerk's Report
100
Annual Town Meeting 1960
107-140
Special Town Meeting, March 3, 1960
141
Births
152-157
Deaths
164-168
Marriages
158-163
Town Government Study Committee
63-64
Town Nurse
62
Town Officers
3-8
Treasurer's Report
100
Tree Warden's Department
95-96
Veterans' Agent
50-51
Water Commissioner's Report
42-48
Waterways Study Committee
81-83
· Welfare Department
39-41
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