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TEXT BOOKS. A phase of school expenditure which requires careful consideration and expert judgment, in the selection of text books for our schools. Several changes have been made since the present Superintendent took charge of the schools. In 1905- 1906, because we had in the grades no language books worthy of the name, we adopted the Woodley series and the Webster-Cooley Language books for use in our schools. In the spring of the same year, we adopted the Whitehouse system of copy books in penmanship to supplant the vertical system then in use. In 1907, because the arithmetics which were in use were not fitted for our present method of teaching the subject, we substituted the South- worth and Stone arithmetics. The Aldine Primer and first reader have been added to the list of books for beginners. This year, because of the fact, that the spelling books which have been in use here for twenty years have outlived their usefulness, we have adopted the Alexander spelling books.
It is our policy to select the books best fitted to our needs, irrespective of the claims of publishers. The method of proce- dure which we have followed when a change of text books is under consideration, is to send word of the proposed change to the various publishing houses which have books of the kind sought, and to request them to send samples to the principals of the various schools and to the Superintendent. After some
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months are given to careful consideration, during which time the agents of the publishing houses are requested not to visit the schools for the purpose of urging their books upon the principals, a meeting is held for the purpose of discussing the merits of the various books. Little difficulty is found in arriving at a practi- cally unanimous decision which we feel is based entirely on the merit of the book to meet our requirements. Quality and adapt- ability are the factors which determine the choice. The book selected is referred to the Committee on Text Books and Course of Study for their consideration and presentation to the School Board.
In the High School the following books have been adopted to supplant unsatisfactory books : Slaught & Lennes Algebra, Morey's Outlines of Greek History, Maxwell & Smith's Writing English, Buehler's Exercises in English, and Bergen's Founda- tions in Botany.
No change of text book is recommended unless we feel that there is something decidedly superior to offer in its place. Sup- plementary books for Reading, History and Geography which, because of their adaptability to present day conditions, are superior to those in use will be brought to your attention for adoption. Copies of these books may be bought as our means will allow to replace worn-out books or to add to the supply in schools not well equipped. We should have on our list the very best books on the market.
While teachers are alike in their good intentions, they differ materially in their oversight and care of school books and in their judgment regarding renewal. A system of recording, charging, and inspecting books is being worked out this year, which I believe will prove beneficial and economical.
TEACHERS. There is a saying, "As is the teacher, so is the school." This is indeed true. A good teacher will do good work under whatever conditions she may have to face, while a poor teacher will never do good work no matter how favorable the conditions. The most important work included in the functions of the School Board and of the Superintendent of Schools is the selection of teachers. It is a difficult task to find good teachers and it grows increasingly difficult every year. It is easy to find many applicants for every position, but it is not easy to find teachers who measure up to our standard. Our standard is high, but not too high. No one unacquainted with the practical side of the work can realize the amount of travel and investigation neces- sary to secure teachers who, we feel assured, can satisfy our re- quirements. During the last year we have had 13 vacancies to
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fill, as stated by your chairman. The investigation of each candi- date by the Superintendent includes the following points: Moral character ; scholarship; personal appearance ; habits and peculari- ties ; influence in community ; grades of school taught; grade of school now teaching; salary ; reasons for desiring a change; suc- cess as a teacher ; success as a disciplinarian ; does this teacher possess a true educational spirit ; to what extent dependent upon the principal ; ability to interest pupils ; ability to originate and ex- ecute original devices ; how receive suggestions from supervising authority ; to what extent tactful in dealing with children and parents ; to what extent successful with backward and weak pu- pils; to what extent studious, energetic and progressive; ability to avoid friction with other teachers; most skillful in what line of work ; fitness for the particular place to be filled.
The first essential element in a teacher's equipment is a thor- ough knowledge of the subject matter to be taught-an element that is frequently lacking. To this should be added the knowl- edge of a few fundamental principles and methods, some knowl- edge of child nature, an interest in human affairs, a love of the work, and an ambition to succeed. Accurate knowledge of the child's mind is a thing to be hoped for, but it is rarely, if ever, acquired by any of us. Upon this equipment, to which must be added in our schools the desirable element of experience, we can base such training as we can give in our schools.
One of the general means of training teachers, both inexperi- enced and experienced is the teachers' meeting or conference. Sometimes these are general in nature, according to some pre- arranged plan of the Superintendent; at other times, particular ; the subject being suggested by observation made during the work of supervision. They are held for the purpose of helping those teachers that are in need of inspiration, confidence, or knowledge of method. Probably the most effective of these conferences are those arranged by grades. In these the teachers of the classes in the same grade come together and discuss some phase of their work, their difficulties, their expedients for overcoming them, their methods, or the results attained. The teachers themselves take a prominent part in these meetings, the Superintendent guid- ing the discussion to accomplish the aim desired. There is much enlightenment to be derived from this plan. A discussion of the work in the grade above and the grade below gives perspective and prevents teachers from becoming mere piece workers. To make these conferences effective, the Superintendent must visit the classes subsequently, to see that the points brought out are heeded, and to give suggestions.' General meetings and lectures to large bodies of teachers, while sometimes inspirational, are likely to be barren of helpful results.
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Another means of training, made use of freely and effectively, is the visit by the teachers to other classes in the school, or to some other school, for the purpose of observing something definitely determined beforehand. It may be to see some special method of teaching, or it may be to get inspiration or a new point of view from the observation of good, regular work. With the younger teachers, this observation is productive of much good. The opportunities to make these visits are sometimes sought by the teacher; at other times, they are suggested to them. In some cases a teacher may be getting into a rut; or, perhaps, it is thought that seeing the greater difficulties under which other teachers labor and do good work will be a source of satisfaction and improvement. By these visits many good things are spread from school to school, or brought in from schools other than our own.
Much may be accomplished in the training of young teachers by the helpful suggestions in their reading. I do not think that reading upon the general theory and history of education is usually very profitable. It should rather bear directly upon their daily work. Teachers are face to face with the problems of learn- ing the art of education, and their efforts should have reference to the acquisition of that art. Standard books on methods and the practice of teaching, good educational magazines well edited and not given to the over-elaboration of trivial things, supply good material. For the purpose of furnishing this help to teachers, I wish to establish here a Teachers' Reference Library containing the best books to be found on education. It will then be possible to refer teachers to some particular book or chapter of a book for the reference which she most needs.
We have some teachers who are wide awake and alert to every thing that is helpful to them in their work. They know of the newest things in teaching and where to find them. They are original and practical. Moreover they love children and love their work. "They live on the sunny side of the street" and know how to say "Come on." They are true leaders. They are like great generals, who, by their personal power, have led their armies to great victories ; not like the commanders who have had to drive their men into battle. A good leader is as inspiring to children as is soul-stirring music. The value of such teachers is beyond computation in dollars. Their greatest reward must come from the gratitude of those who have been so fortunate as to come under their influence. It is unfortunate that all are not of this kind. It is a pleasure, however, to report that our teachers, as a body, are competent, conscientious and hard-working. Most of them are giving the best that is in them. They are trying to be-
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come better teachers. They do what is asked of them willingly, and cheerfully accept all suggestions that may increase their efficiency. They are worthy of your hearty commendation. They need your sympathetic appreciation and encouragement.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN F. SCULLY,
Superintendent of Schools.
REPORT OF TRUANT OFFICER.
Mr. John F. Scully,
Supt. of Schools.
Dear Sir :- I herein present my third annual report as Truant Officer of the Town of Arlington, Mass., for year ending Decem- ber 31st, 1908.
Number of calls 296
Number of truants 26
Kept home by parents 79
Kept home by sickness
I35
Kept home for lack of clothes. 27
No one at home when officer called. IO
Taken to school 30
On December 5th Thomas Briano was committed to Training School at North Chelmsford as a school offender.
Respectfully submitted, WM. T. CANNIFF,
Truant Officer.
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STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1907-1908.
SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS.
GRADES.
Enrolled for
Year.
Membership,
June 1, 1908.
Average
Membership.
Average
Daily
Attendance.
Per cent of
Attendance.
HIGH SCHOOL.
X-XI-XII-XIII
218
192
195.6
188.5
96.1
NINTH GRADES.
Martha E. Randall
IX
45
38
40.3
38.5
96
Helener G. Robertson
IX
44
41
41.2
39.9
95.7
Isabella H. Howe
IX
43
43
41.7
39.2
95.7
132
122
123.2
117.1
95.8
RUSSELL SCHOOL.
Augusta A. Jackson
VIII .
44
47
41.9
39.8
95
Sarah E. Gile ..
VII-VIII
35
34
32
29.9
93.5
Dorothy E. Connor
VII
48
43
42.1
40
95
Louisa R. Warren
VI
47
46
47.4
43.9
93.7
Emily M. Rogers
VI
49
37
41.7
38.8
92.8
Nellie A. Grimes
V
48
44
43.8
40.2
91.8
Mae Blackmar
V
46
38
41.8
38.7
92.5
Elizabeth L. Geer.
IV
44
43
43.6
40.5
92.8
Anna M. Newell.
III
43
35
37.8
35.1
93
Myrtle M. Davis
II-III
42
39
38.9
35.4
90.8
Sarah L. Gifford.
I-II
42
36
38.3
34.3
89.7
Elizabeth A. Day
I.
43
38
37.5
32.8
88.2
531
480
486.8
449.4
92.4
CROSBY SCHOOL.
Mary F. Scanlon
VIII .
25
22
23.6
22.4
95
Carrie L. Minott.
VII
26
24
24.3
23.3
95.4
Jennie M. Cottle.
VI.
40
33
34.1
32.1
94.5
Ursulo B. Hanna
V.
39
32
33.1
30.8
92.9
Amelia J. Bisbee.
IV
42
40
38.6
35.8
94.1
Sara M. Henderson
III.
43
38
40.1
37.6
93.9
Esther G. Hatch
II
49
41
41.1
37.6
91.5
Anna W. Cobb
I.
58
47
48.2
43.3
89.9
322
277
283.1
262.9
93.4
CUTTER SCHOOL.
Jennie A. Chaplin.
VIII
29
23
25.2
24.1
95.8
Eva G. Jones.
VII
45
39
41.5
39.1
94.5
Katherine E. Russell
VI
34
33
35.4
32.8
93.5
Mary L. Morrison.
V
51
44
43.4
40.7
93.6
Caroline M. Young.
IV
47
43
42.7
40.4
94.1
Florence R. Norton
III
57
49
52.2
48.6
93
Antoinette L. Canfield.
49
43
45
41.2
91.3
Josephine Davidson. .
I
38
35
34.9
30.6
87.2
350
309
320.3
297.5
92.9
LOCKE SCHOOL.
Martha Wentworth.
VIII .
26
22
23.5
22.1
94.3
Lura P. Fitch.
VII
42
37
38.8
35.8
92.2
Bertha M. Wright.
VI
53
45
44.6
43.2
94.1
M. Alice Connor
V
46
39
39.9
37.3
93.6
Minnie E. Foster.
IV
59
50
50.2
46.6
93.1
Lucy E. Evans
III.
55
50
50.2
46.6
93.1
Alice M. Bean
II
54
43
45.4
41.8
91.9
Bessie M. Hartshorn
I.
64
50
52.5
46.2
88.1
399
336
346.6
321.1
92.6
II
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1907-1908-Concluded.
SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS.
GRADES.
Enrolled for
Year.
Membership,
June 1, 1908.
Average
Membership.
Average
Daily
Attendance.
Per cent of
Attendance.
PARMENTER SCHOOL.
Susan F. Wiley.
IV.
42
36
37.9
36.1
95.3
Alice S. Rand.
III.
27
25
25.6
23.8
92.5
Grace. B. Tibbetts.
II.
34
30
31.2
28.2
89.9
Helen M. Dow
I.
38
32
34
30.5
89.4
141
123
128.7
118.6
91.8
Totals
2,093
1,839
1,883.4
1,755.6
93.6
SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL'S MONTHLY REPORTS FOR THE YEAR 1907-1908.
High.
Ninth.
Crosby.
Cutter.
Locke.
Russell.
Parmenter.
Totals.
Total enrollment for year
218
131
322
350
399
531
141
2,093
Average enroll't for month
205.3
123.8
288.2
328.2
353.5
496.4
130.4
1,925.8
Average number belonging
195.6
122.4
283.1
320.3
346.5
486.8
128.7
1,883.4
Average daily attendance
188 5
117.6
262.9
297.5
321.1
449.4
118.6
1,755.6
Per cent of attendance
96 1
95.8
93.4
92.9
92.6
92.4
91.8
93.6
* Number of absent pupils
1,399
865
7,621
8,305
9,547
13,683
3,803
45,223
Absent teachers
16
1
28
38
19
143
4
249
Tardy pupils
337
179
263
190
166
219
64
1,418
Dismissals
302
135
161
185
395
415
222
1,815
Corporal punishments.
0
0
5
19
24
2
0
50
Truants
0
2
5
6
5
8
0
26
Visits by Committee
47
25
78
103
77
84
39
453
Visits by Superintendent
87
36
104
148
160
172
82
789
Visits by others
65
68
410
253
609
972
448
2,825
* In the High School and Ninth Grade where there is one session daily, this number represents days of absence ; in the Grammar School the number represents half days of absence.
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TEACHERS IN ARLINGTON, JANUARY, 1909.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Name
Grade
Address
Began Service
Ira W. Holt. . Principal. . 362 Mass. Ave.
1892
Arthur H. Delano Sub-master .. 42 Harvard Ave., W. Medford .. 1908
Sarah J. Bullock Assistant. . 7 Bartlett Ave 1903
Pearle E. Cheney
105 Pleasant St 1905
Florence S. Ames
..
32 Addison St.
1907
Fannie Myerson. 66
..
64 Monroe St., Roxbury
1908
Clara M. Trask
66
21 Addison St.
1908
Ruth Tenney
..
791 Mass. Ave.
1908
Mary A. Weaver
66
32 Addison St. 1908
NINTH GRADES.
Martha E. Randall IX.
12 Beach St. Waltham
1905
Helener G. Robertson. IX. 23 Whittemore St. 1906
Jennie B. Allyn.
IX
471 Broadway, Cambridge.
1908
RUSSELL SCHOOL.
Harriet P. Ryder. Principal .. 27 Bartlett Ave 1907
Augusta A. Jackson. VIII. . . 108 Mass. Ave., East Lexington. 1905 7 Swan St. . 1905
Sarah E. Gile. VII & VIII.
Dorothy E. Connor VII.
163 Mass. Ave., Boston
1907
Emily M. Rogers VI.
23 Westminster St., W. Somer.
.1905
Nellie A. Grimes V.
13 Swan St. 1894
Gertrude A. Woolner V.
. .
116 Garland St., Everett 1908
Elizabeth L. Geer IV . .
12 Pinckney St., Boston 1884
Anna M. Newell III.
19 Wyman St. 1903
Myrtle M. Davis. II & III.
155 Warren St .. 1907
Sarah L. Gifford. I & II.
244 Newbury St., Boston. 1893
Elizabeth A. Day I .. 613 Mass. Ave. 1884
CROSBY SCHOOL.
Mary . F. Scanlan. Principal, VIII .. 20 Whittemore St. 1873
Carrie L. Minott. VII. 13 Swan St. 1902
Jennie M. Cottle. . VI ..
12 Rutland Sq., Boston 1903
Ursula B. Hanna . V.
48 Banks St., W. Somerville 1904
Amelia J. Bisbee. .IV.
33 Russell St .. 1902
Sara M. Henderson III.
Appleton St. 1901
Ina J. Pearson. II.
19 Wyman St. 1908
Annie W. Cobb. I. . .
301 Mass. Ave. 1903
Ellen E. Sweeney Special Class .. 63 Mystic St. 1906
Louisa R. Warren VI. . .
81 College Ave., Medford.
1873
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
CUTTER SCHOOL.
Name Grade
Address
Began Service
Jennie A. Chaplin. .. Principal, VIII. .
27 Bartlett ave.
884
Bessie A. Conway. VIII ..
37 Flint St., Somerville. 1905
Eva G. Jones. VII .. . . 30 Russell St .. 1899
Katherine E. Russell. VI.
33 Russell St. 1901
Mary L. Morrison.
15 Water St. 1906
Charlotte Halliburton IV
12 Bloomfield St., Dorchester 1908
Florence R. Norton. III.
15 Winter St., Melrose
1905
Antoinette L. Canfield. II.
424 Mass. Ave ..
1897
Florence M. Jepson I.
37 Jewett St., Newton.
1907
LOCKE SCHOOL.
Martha Wentworth .. Principal, VIII .. 16 Walden St., Cambridge 1897
Bessie A. Conway. VIII.
37 Flint St., Somerville. 1905
Lillian M. Tinkham VII. ...
6 Harvard St .. 1908
Bertha M. Wright VI.
80 Bartlett St., Somerville.
1906
Alice M. Connor V.
163 Mass. Ave., Boston. 1906
Minnie E. Foster. IV
16 Florence Ave 1907
Lucy E. Evans. III.
6 Harvard St.
1889
Alice M. Bean. II .... 1218 Mass. Ave .. 1895
Bessie M. Hartshorn. I .... 35 Mt. Vernon St 1907
Mary M. Brown
Assistant ..
22 Linnean St.
1908
PARMENTER SCHOOL.
Susan F. Wiley. Principal, IV .. 424 Mass. Ave. 1901
Alice S. Rand III. . . 46 Bartlett Ave. 1907
Grace B. Tibbetts II ... 226 Pleasant St. 1906
Helen M. Dow. I .. 424 Mass. Ave. 1904
SUPERVISORS.
Blanche E. Heard . Music. . 105 Pleasant St. 1893
Fannie E. Fish
Drawing. .
77 Lexington Ave., W. Som .. .
1908
Bessie L. Barnes
Gymnastics
39 Summit Ave., Brookline.
1905
JANITORS.
Richard Robbins .. . High School .. 29 Winter St. 1908
Nath. E. Whittier. Russell School. . 393 Mass. Ave. 1894
R. A. Knight. Crosby School .. Belknap St. 1896
M. W. Callahan. Cutter School ..
21 Webster St. 1901
M. E. Callahan. . Locke School ..
16 Webster St .. 1900
Patrick McCarthy Parmenter School .. 11 Moore Place 1906
SPECIAL TEACHERS.
Mary J. Copeland.
.Sewing
119 Eastern Ave ..
1892
Alfred C. Cobb
Carpentry
Brantwood Road.
1894
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COST OF THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN ARLINGTON.
HIGH SCHOOL. 11 room, brick building, replaced 2room, wooden building; opened in fall of 1894. Cost:
Land, new site. $12,310 95
Building, grading and furnishing, including new laboratory and manual training rooms.
77,678 81
$89,989 76
RUSSELL SCHOOL. 12 room, brick building, replaced 4 room, wooden building, which was burned and a 2 room, wooden building, known as the " Adams School"; opened in the fall of 1873. Cost :
Land to increase size of old lot.
$ 713 25
Building and furnishing.
57,910 79
$58,624 04
CROSBY SCHOOL. 8 room, brick building, replaced 2 room,
wooden building; opened in fall of 1896. Cost :
Land to increase size of old lot. $ 6,000 00
Building, grading and furnishing. 39,156 08
$45,156 08
LOCKE SCHOOL. 8 room, brick building, replaced 4 room, wooden
building; opened in the spring of 1899. Cost:
Land for play-ground. . $ 4,051 00
Building and furnishing. 28,560 10
$32,611 10
CUTTER SCHOOL. 8 room, brick building, replaced 4 room,
wooden building; opened in the sgring of 1901. Cost: Land to increase size of old lot .. $ 2,698 64
Building, grading and furnishing. 42,388 06
$45,086 70
PARMENTER SCHOOL. 4 room, new, wooden building; opened in fall of 1904. Cost:
Land.
$ 5,000 00
Building, grading and furnishing. 18,298 15
$23,298 15
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AVERAGE MEMBERSHIP ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. YEAR ENDING JUNE.
Russell and Parmenter
Crosby
Cutter
Locke
Total Grammar
High Building
1895
433.0
103.0
179.0
136.0
851.0
165.0
1896
457.8
162.7
216.3
155.6
992.4
183.3
1897
431.7
256.8
174.6
184.5
1,047.6
177.5
1898
426.7
256.7
186.2
194.3
1,063.9
196.0
1899
476.9
267.6
187.2
209.5
1,141.2
206.0
1900
470.4
263.9
189.1
207.5
1,130.9
206.1
1901
504.9
250.2
201.4
237.1
1,193.6
200.8
1902
527.3
279.0
219.5
278.7
1,304.5
222.2
1903
507.3
298.3
241:8
307.2
1,354.6
232.1
1904
505.2
287.1
260.6
308.1
1,361.0
250.5
1905
563.9
260.1
270.1
315.1
1,409.2
252.8
1906
562.6
255.5
293.6
353.6
1,465.3
253.9
1907
579.8
267.3
324.4
313.2
1,484.7
293.7
1908
615.5
283.1
320.3
346 5
1,568.4
318.0
Jan. 1909
615.0
322.0
334.0
360.0
1,631.0
376.0
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, JANUARY, 1909.
School & Class.
Membership Dec. 23
Capacity
Fall 1909
High School
Freshman
113
115
Sophomore
60
90
Junior
46
55
Senior
33
46
252
262
300
Grade IX
124
120
140
376
382
440
Russell School.
Grade I.
42
48
66
I-II
30
49
60
II .
28
49
III
46
48
IV
46
48
V
46
49
66
V
47
48
66
VI
41
49
. . . .
VII.
43
48
. . . .
VII-VIII
42
48
... .
66
VIII.
46
49
. .
Crosby School
Grade I ..
52
48
66
II.
49
48
III
42
48
66
V.
47
48
.
VI
29
48
. . .
66
VII
30
42
...
66
VIII.
.....
27
42
. .
322
372
340
.
.
·
.
.
. .
41
49
. .. .
498
582
515
.
. .
IV
46
48
..
....
Seating
Estimate
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
School & Class
Membership Dec. 23.
Seating
Estimate
Fall 1909.
Cutter School.
Grade I.
46
49
II
44
49
III
42
49
6€
IV
56
49
V
46
49
. ....
VI.
40
48
. .... .
66
VII
28
48
.....
VIII
.
....
334
383
340
Locke School.
Grade I.
48
49
II.
49
48
III
44
48
66
IV
44
49
V
54
48
....
66
VI
41
48
....
VII
45
49
.....
VIII
35
42
. . .
360
38
385
Parmenter School
Grade I.
32
35
II.
32
42
III
27
39
26
42
. .
117
158
130
.
.
.
.
32
42
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..
.
Capacity.
136
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
GRADDUATION EXERCISES.
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday Evening, June 25, 1908. Town Hall, Arlington
PROGRAM.
Prayer,
Rev. Frederic Gill.
Address by Class President,
Arthur Willard Rolfe
The Vision, J. Faure Violinists: Misses Doe and Prescott, Masters Mauger and Osgood. Chorus of Seventy.
Essay. The Relation of Literature to Life
Pattie Beals
Selection. The Death of Shorab
Arnold
Dorothy Wyman
Floating 'Mid the Lilies, Atkinson
Melody in Tenor
Selection. Toussaint L'Ouverture Phillips
Kenneth Churchill
Selection. The Trial of Rebecca, Scott
Ida Francena Peirce
a. Out on the Deep, Lohr
b. The Spirit of A. H. S. Tech Song
Words by Ward Chick, A. H. S. 1911 Boys' Chorus
Selection. The Parting of Arthur and Guinevere Florence Anna Moore
Tennyson
a. Bright Star of Eve, Arise Wrighton Soprano Solo-Caroline Higgins, A. H. S. 1908. Violin Obligato-Olive Doe, A. H. S. 1910.
b. Summer's Come Nichol
Soprano Solo-Rachel Cutter, A. H. S. 1908. Senior Songs
Class Essay.
Elsie Lillian Basset
137
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Presentation of Diplomas
Chairman of School Committee
The American Flag
Leonard B. Marshall
School
GRADUATES.
Mabel Frances Barnes
Elsie Lillian Basset
Pattie Beals
Ida Francena Peirce
Kenneth Churchill
Helen Louise Prescott
Rachel Howland Cutter
Arthur Willard Rolfe
Philip Wells Dunbar
Ralph H. Rowse
Louis Webster Guibord
Florence Irene Hadley
Emily Frances Hawes
Abbie Monroe Russell Vernon Gregory Sloan Edward Allen Smith Eva Mildred Smith
Caroline Dennison Higgins
Frederick Walter Hill
Mima B. Waage
Elizabeth Theresa Kirlin
Lillian Antoinette Wells
Howard Clifton Marsh
Ernest H. Weston Chester Wesley White
Dorothy Wyman
SPECIAL STUDENTS.
Gardner Palmer Bullard Robert Cochran Clifford, Jr. Roland Waldo Edwards
1
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE NINTH GRADE.
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
Cotting Hall, High School Building, Thursday, June 25, 1908.
PROGRAM.
Gallant and Gailey Horseley
Full Chorus
Recitation: The Passing of Arthur Horatio W. Lamson
Tennyson
'Neath Foreign Skies Semi-Chorus
Gluck
Essay: Knighthood in English History Mary C. Melly
Bernadette M. McWeeny
Florence Anna Moore Helen Grace Peppard
138
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The Minuet Tufts
Florence Heard Lillie Anderson
Harrie Dadmun
Herbert Buttrick
Recitation :
Edinburgh after Flodden
W. E. Aytoun
Esther S. Johnson
Essay : The Crusades
Walter T. Kenney
The Banner of the Free
Richards
Semi-Chorus
Recitation Selection
L'Envoi
Nixon Waterman Rudyard Kipling
Alice M. Burtt
Hark ! They Come Veazie
Full Chorus Presentation of Diplomas
GRADUATES.
Everett Adams Nils Alsen Lillie Anderson
Mildred E. Jones Anna G. Kelly
James Kelly
Fred Babson
Walter Kenney
Clara Bauer
Marie Kirlin
Ruth Beddoes
Horatio W Lamson
Frieda Binnig
Abel Landall Arthur Leary
James C. Blevins
Lillian Leary
Catherine Burke
John S. Livingstone
Margaret Burns Alice M. Burtt
James Lyons Annie McArdle
David H. Buttrick
Edward J. McCarthy
Sara Callahan Johanna M. Christenson
Ruth K. McLelland
Minnie C. Christenson
James McNicol Gertrude V. Meehan
John A. Colbert Alice M. Cotton
Etta E. Miller
Elizabeth Cranston Phyllis Crosby Durant S. Currier
Shatswell Ober Katherine O'Donnell
Florence Dacey
Forrest C. Osgood
Harrie Dadmun
Phillip Packard
Charles J. Parris
Margaret L. Dempsey Annie Dickson
Annie G. McGrath
Albert J. Christenson
Mary C. Melly
Edith A. Munch
Mabel Pearson
Margaret P. Birch
139
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Beulah E. Easter John D. Eberhardt Arthur W. Finn Helen F. Fraser Martha Gilpatrick Jack Gowen George E. Greeley Helen F. Greene John Hatfield Frank M. Harwood Nellie Hayes Florence M. Heard Clayton Hilliard Eleanor Homer
Virginia H. Hommel Anna M. Hunter Harold A. Jardine Wilton S. Jardine . Alice R. Johnson Esther Johnson Lillian Johnson Franklin Johnson
George A. Percy Ruth M. Pettingill Ida M. Pick Ruth Putnam
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