Town of Arlington annual report 1913, Part 11

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"The young woman who is now our stenographer and the young man now one of our bookkeepers have done splendid work and have given perfect satisfaction. Their work is neatly and accurately done, and they have shown marked ability in grasping the details of their work, showing thereby the thor- oughness of their training in your school.


Very truly yours, JOHN A. EASTON,


Treasurer Menotomy Trust Company, Arlington." " Dear Sir: Miss has been an employee of the Edison Company, Correspondence Department, for four years. The work of this department is of a very general nature, stenogra- phers being required to take dictation from any of about fifty men. Her work is entirely satisfactory along this line. · Very truly yours, A. J. LORING,


Superintendent Correspondence Department."


" Dear Sir: Miss _ has been in my employ as secretary for over two years. I have found her very efficient and her work in every way satisfactory.


Yours sincerely, JOHN E. CROWLEY, Attorney at Law, Boston, Mass."


" Dear Sir: Miss has been in our employ as a stenog- rapher since December 1, 1913, and thus far we have found her to be one well worthy of the position she fills.


"At all times she has been agreeable, willing to do anything we have asked of her, and thus far has done her work in a very satisfactory manner. She is neat and painstaking, giving our business her careful attention, and is prompt in regard to her hours of duty.


Very truly yours, WARREN, BURT and PALMER, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Boston."


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"Dear Sir: In reply to your enquiry in regard to the young lady graduate of the Commercial Course of the Arlington High School employed by us, I will say that I am very much pleased with the work she is doing for us. She shows great interest in her work, keeps a neat set of books, and is accurate in keeping her accounts.


"Will say also that the boys you have sent me from the High School have been very satisfactory and it is safe to say that when in need of help in the future either in the store or office, I will look to you for it as I have in the past.


Yours very truly, RUFUS W. BLAKE, Manager, Yerxa and Yerxa, Arlington."


CREDIT FOR OUTSIDE WORK.


As stated before, some of the pupils who do this outside work find it necessary or advisable for one reason or another, and we encourage pupils, especially the fifty per cent who are not preparing for College, to spend a part of their time at some useful occupation. We believe that it is the business of the school to connect its work as far as possible with the world of work; to direct the work of the pupils along practical, every- day tasks; to train them for some useful work, that they may be better fitted to meet actual conditions of life when they graduate.


This being the function of the school, is it not right that credits or points toward graduation should be given all pupils who are doing, or may do, helpful outside work? Our course of study requires at the present time seventy points for gradua- tion, a point signifying one prepared recitation per week in a subject for one year. Some pupils find it impossible to obtain the necessary seventy points in four years and do the outside work that they are obliged to do, and consequently leave school. If some schedule or plan could be devised whereby credits - not more than ten of the seventy required - might be granted for systematic and definite home or continuation work it would be possible for many of these pupils to complete a course in the school, and be fully as well prepared to fill a good position at graduation as is the average pupil now. The standing of our College preparatory work, Commercial work, or any other


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work would in no way be lowered; while the school would be a greater help to all who find it necessary to take advantage of this plan.


I also believe that credit should be given for outside work in music, instrumental and vocal, with the requirements as follows: (a) Applications for this credit to be made in writing to the principal and must be accompanied by written recom- mendation of private teacher. (b) The teacher to report to the principal the last of October, December, February, April and June 20, the kind and grade of work, the progress made since the last report, and the quantity and quality of the work done. The teacher will report a grade on the basis of A, B, C, C being for passing work. (c) The pupil must practice at least six hours each week and take at least one lesson a week. (d) The parent to report to the principal at least once each month the number of hours of practice by the pupil. (e) The standing and ability of the private teacher to be approved by the high school music teacher. (f) The pupil to be required to take an examination at the close of the year given by the high school teacher of music. (g) The amount of credit to be determined by the principal and high school music teacher, but not more than ten of the required seventy points to be given during the four years' course.


The experiment is a safe one to try, safeguarded by the above requirements. Some pupils find it difficult, others impossible, to take music lessons out of school hours with the required amount of practice, and gain seventy credits on so- called school subjects. This plan would in a large measure prevent the postponing of musical training until too late. It would also eliminate the danger of overwork which too often results when a pupil attempts to do the required school work and the extra music work. By giving this credit we would be encouraging the study of music, which is today recognized as a valuable part of education, and we would again be providing a way for some pupils to remain in school longer than they otherwise could.


CLUBS


We believe that school organizations or clubs are necessary to the social life of high school pupils, and that they are a great


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aid to scholarship and good spirit. When pupils leave school they will do what the most of us have done - organize for social purposes, and for work. All of these organizations must have leaders who possess a democratic spirit, initiative, origi- nality, and progressive activity. All of these desirable qualities are developed in the student organizations and if we fail to take advantage of these possibilities we are neglecting one of the most important duties of the public High School of the present time.


Great credit is due our teachers and pupils for the excellent results accomplished by the various organizations during the past year. We sincerely hope that this good work may con- tinue.


The various clubs of the school mentioned in the last report have continued to do their special work, and the benefits derived from these organizations are indeed gratifying.


The Orchestra, Boys' Glee Club, and Girls' Glee Club gave a joint concert that was a credit to teachers and pupils. All of these clubs had a part in the graduation programme.


The German Club at its last meeting gave, in German, a play written in English by one boy and translated into German by another boy.


The school paper, "The Clarion," has continued to be pub- lished every two months and is larger than usual.


A room previously used as a teachers' room has been taken for the work of the History and Current Events Club. Some of the best daily papers and magazines are in almost constant use by members of the Club A school library and reading room for this purpose would be a distinct addition.


The athletic clubs have won not only local fame, but State and National honors. For a more complete account of vic- tories won, see the Superintendent's report.


As to the conduct of our athletic teams while engaged in contests with other teams away from home, the following letters are selected from many favorable statements received:


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"Principal, Arlington High School.


"Dear Sir: I haven't the honor of your acquaintance, but assuming on the brotherhood of the profession, let me say that the boys you sent down to Gloucester a few days ago to rep- resent Arlington High on the ball field, are the finest set of gentlemen we have seen here. Not only were they distinguished by a spirit of true sportsmanship in their work on the field, but their courtesy, uniform gentlemanliness, and good breeding have been the talk of the Town ever since the game. If you think best to do so, assure your lads of this appreciation which Gloucester has of their good breeding.


Sincerely,


A. W. BACHELER."


"Mr. F. C. Mitchell, Arlington, Mass.


"My dear Mr. Mitchell: The football squad of the Arlington High School has visited our field twice this season in practice scrimmages with our boys, and I want to tell you that they have conducted themselves on both occasions in a manner highly creditable to themselves and the school. We enjoyed having them with us, and hope we may have them again another year. They were quiet and gentlemanly about the field and locker building and our boys have said some very nice things about their conduct on the playing field. They contrasted decidedly favorably with some of the teams we have had come to play us. Please tell the boys that this is not my personal opinion alone, but that of the coach and the boys of the Browne and Nichols School. We hope to be able to play Arlington in all branches of sport as they are the kind of boys we like to meet.


"With best wishes for a successful year in school and ath- letics, I am,


Very truly yours, A. H. SMITH, Faculty Director of Athletics."


The English Club is the largest in the school. It now numbers over one hundred members and is most progressive. Two interscholastic contests were entered during the past year, one a debate with Winchester High School, and the other a


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declamation contest given under the auspices of the Mystic Valley Harvard Club, for a first prize of twenty-five dollars and a second of ten dollars. In the debate the judges decided that one of Winchester's debaters excelled in delivery, but that the best arguments were presented by our representatives. One boy from each of the following schools entered the dec- lamation contest: Arlington, Everett, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Somerville, Winchester, and Woburn. David Crockett, a sophomore in our school, won first prize.


The Science Club is under way with renewed interest under the guidance of Mr. Gordon and Miss Maynard. The science pupils are visiting manufacturing establishments in this vicinity with the idea of seeing some of the practical applications of the principles of science that they are learning daily in the class room and laboratories.


AFTERNOON WORK.


All of the work in Manual Training, Mechanical Drawing, and a large part of the laboratory work in Science is done in the afternoon. Pupils also return for special work in Type- writing, Glee Clubs, Orchestra, Dramatic Club, Debating Teams, . etc. Pupils who desire return for quiet study.


HONOR DIVISIONS.


Pupils are arranged in divisions in every subject, according to their ability in that subject. This method, which is in use in no other high school so far as we know, is followed more extensively with us than ever before. The teachers are unani- mous in their belief that the results justify its continuance.


CONCLUSION.


There are many other methods and activities which should be considered in this report, but space will not permit. We trust that enough has been considered to prove our belief in the fundamental principles mentioned in the introductory paragraph. Our aim has been "to create in the pupils some- thing of the joy of working and to develop the most valuable asset in the world - initiative."


In closing, I wish to thank you, Superintendent Scully, for


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the encouragement that you are constantly giving teachers and pupils, for the valuable advice we have received, and for the constructive criticism that you are ever ready to make.


Respectfully submitted, FRED C. MITCHELL, Principal of High School.


Arlington, Mass., January 1, 1914.


REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.


Mr. John F. Scully, Superintendent of Schools:


I herewith submit my report as School Physician for the year ending December 31, 1913.


The total number of pupils examined during the year is 1795. All pupils attending school for the first time and all out-of-town pupils entering our schools are examined as to vaccination. This year a much smaller number than hereto- fore were found unvaccinated, indicating that parents are realizing in these days every possible safeguard and protection should be given the child and the community.


There has been a comparatively small number of contagious diseases. One of the original and certainly one of the most important objects of medical inspection of schools is the detection of the so-called children's diseases. The teachers are diligent in searching for possible subjects of contagion and are instructed to err, if ever, on the safe side in selecting slightly indisposed children for examination by the physician.


It may be well to state here that a few parents do not understand that the duties of the school physician are advisory, and his efforts are directed to the inspection of sanitation of school buildings and conservation of the health of the individual child and the whole number who make up our schools. He is not directed or permitted to prescribe for or operate on any pupil at school. Any child requiring medical treatment is referred to the family physician.


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Sixty pupils were temporarily excluded from school for the following reasons: Fracture of both bones of forearm, 1; rash, suspicious of scarlet fever, 1; neglect to be vaccinated, 1; mumps, 2; whooping cough, 2; scabies, 3; tonsillitis, 4; suspicious sore throat, 4; measles in family, 5; pink eye, 7; measles, 9; pediculosis, 21.


In many cases parents were notified of physical defects not necessitating exclusion. In almost every case the advice of the family physician was sought, and the child thus relieved of a disability which prevented him from getting the most out of his school work.


In spite of the crowded condition of our schools the general hygienic and health conditions are excellent.


The most common defect noted and one frequently neglected is the poor condition of the teeth. I would recommend that some form of dental clinic or examination by dentists be established.


Respectfully submitted,


CHARLES F. ATWOOD, School Physician.


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REPORT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER.


John F. Scully, Superintendent of Schools:


I herein present my eighth annual report as Attendance Officer of the Town of Arlington, for the year ending December 31, 1912.


RUSSELL SCHOOL.


Number of truants


3


Taken to school by officer


3


Kept at home for want of shoes


2


Kept at home on account of sickness


6


CUTTER SCHOOL.


Number of truants


5


Taken to school by officer


9


Kept at home on account of sickness


5


Kept at home for want of shoes


2


21


CROSBY SCHOOL.


Number of truants


6


Taken to school by officer


4


No one at home when officer called


2


Kept at home to care for children


5


Kept at home for want of shoes


8


Kept at home on account of sickness


9


-


34


PAROCHIAL SCHOOL.


Kept at home by parents


2


Total 71


WILLIAM T. CANNIFF, Attendance Officer.


14


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STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1912-1913.


SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS


GRADES


Enrolled


for Year


Average


Membership


Average


Attendance


Per cent of Attendance


HIGH SCHOOL .


X-XI-XII-XIII


487


454.4


433.3


95.4


RUSSELL SCHOOL.


Bessie A. Conway.


IX


44


40.3


38.8


96.3


Dorothy Connor.


IX.


44


39.0


38.1


97.7


L. Pearl Diffin.


VIII.


42


42.5


41.1


97.5


Grace A. Mowry.


VII


42


35.9


34.6


96.6


Agnes D. Crotty.


VII.


37


33.1


31.1


93.9


Pearl M. Pillsbury


VI


42


39.4


37.4


94.9


Bertha J. Weare .


VI.


35


34.3


32.9


95.9


Nellie A. Grimes


V.


39


37.2


35.7


96.0


Grace L. Seaver


IV.


41


40.0


38.2


95.5


Ellen A. Baker


III


39


36.3


33.9


93.6


Sarah L. Gifford.


II


33


33.9


31.8


93.8


Elizabeth A. Day


I.


41


31.6


28.1


89.5


479


443.5


421.7


95.1


CROSBY SCHOOL.


Jennie B. Allyn.


IX


38


34.1


32.7


96.0


Mary F. Scanlan


VIII.


36


33.7


32.0


95.1


Carrie L. Minott


VII


48


40.2


37.7


93.8


Jennie M. Cottle.


VI.


42


34.8


32.1


92.3


Gertrude W. Woolner


V-VI


42


37.2


35.9


96.5


Ursula B. Hanna.


51


40.6


37.7


92.8


Elizabeth Merrill


IV


48


41.7


39.2


92.2


Amelia J. Bisbee.


IV


45


44.4


40.0


90.4


Sara M. Henderson. .


III


49


41.2


38.0


91.8


Ethelyn M. Brown. .


53


42.7


38.8


90.7


Ellen E. Sweeney .


51


41.8


37.7


89.7


Annie W. Cobb.


I


47


40.1


34.9


86.7


550


472.5


436.7


92.3


CUTTER SCHOOL.


Elizabeth E. Thomp-


son . .


VIII


35


31.7


31.6


96.4


Katherine E. Russell .


VII.


41


41.1


39.5


96.4


Olive Stratton.


VI.


38


34.6


32.1


94.1


Lena B. Libby .


V.


44


36.3


34.4


94.6


Caroline M. Young.


IV


45


45.6


43.1


94.9


Florence R. Norton. .


III


39


34.9


32.7


94.0


49


40.9


37.1


91.3


Antoinette L. Canfield Carrie E. Fletcher.


I.


47


37.9


36.2


95.9


338


303.0


286.7


94.6


V.


II.


I.


. .


II


Daily


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STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1912-1913 - Concluded.


SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS


GRADES


Enrolled


for Year


Average


Membership


Average


Daily


Attendance


Per cent of Attendance


LOCKE SCHOOL.


Sarah A. Hirst. .


IX


23


22.5


21.4


95.0


Martha E. Randall.


IX


32


29.0


27.9


96.0


Myrtle A. Bacon.


VIII.


46


43.0


40.7


94.3


Bertha M. Wright.


VII


58


53.9


51.6


95.7


Lillian C. Miniter.


VI


45


42.8


40.3


94.1


Ethel L. Sargent.


V.


47


40.3


38.4


94.6


Ethel Sugden


V-VI


44


39.0


37.1


94.9


Ruby L. Christie.


IV.


50


44.5


42.1


94.6


Eva M. Farrington.


III-IV


47


41.4


39.3


95.0


Lucy E. Evans .


III


56


42.4


40.4


95.3


Laura E. Babcock.


II-III


13.6


12.9


95.3


Alice M. Bean. .


II


54


43.4


40.5


93.1


Myrtle M. Davis.


I.


40


32.7


30.4


92.7


Harriet S. Bishop


I.


43


33.8


30.2


89.1


585


522.3


493.2


94.4


PARMENTER.


Susan F. Wiley


IV-V


39


38.2


35.5


93.1


Elizabeth L. Geer.


III-IV


47


40.3


37.4


92.8


Grace B. Tibbetts.


II


32


31.2


27.6


88.7


Helen M. Dow


I.


35


30.1


27.2


86.1


153


139.8


127.7


91.3


Totals and averages


2592


2335.5


2199.3


.94.1


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SUMMARY OF PRINCIPALS' REPORTS FOR THE YEAR 1912-1913.


High


(Locke)


Crosby


Cutter


Locke


Russell


Parmenter


Totals and Averages


Enrolled for the year. .


433


54


550


338


585


479


153


2,592


Enrolled for the month. .


406.1


50.9


484.8


308.4


531.2


450.1


142.9


2,374.4


Average number belonging .. .


403.6


50.8


472.5


303


522.3


443.5


139.8


2,335.5


Average daily attendance.


384.3


49


436.7


286.7


493.2


421.7


127.7


2,199.3


Per cent of attendance.


95.2


96.4


92.3


94.6


94.4


95.1


91.3


94.1


Absent pupils .


3,378


331


12,141


6,190


8,701


7,078.


3,435.


41,254


Absent teachers.


46


4


83


78


56


54


0


321


Tardy pupils.


404


119


255


103


561


194


51


1,687


Dismissals . .


353


51


243


289


269


336


388


1,929


Corporal punishments.


0


0


13


16


18


21


0


68


Truants. .


0


0


28


2


6


2


4


42


Visits by committee .


15


1


14


20


13


37


33


133


Visits by superintendent. .


66


39


165


126


132


135


50


713


Visits by others .


156


.


10


257


294


506


438


244


1,905


ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


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AVERAGE MEMBERSHIP ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, YEAR ENDING JUNE.


Year


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


1909


606.2


319.8


322.8


344.1


1,592.9


360.6


1910


613.4


342.0


270.3


456.6


1,682.3


367.3


1911


622.6


390.7


301.1


496.0


1,810.4


372.0


1912


595.2


446.4


290.1


439.7


1,821.4


400.0


1913


583.3


472.5


303.0


522.3


1,881.1


454.4


EXPENDITURES AND AVERAGE COST PER PUPIL.


1909


1910


1911


1912


1913


Salaries .


$53,831 62


$58,014 51


$62,453 09


$66,554 17


$70,639 88


Books and supplies. .


4,302 07


4,347 47


3,698 69


4,475 29


4,899 55


Light and power. .


434 41


467 71


461 54


577 54


548 01


Manual training.


821 87


462 71


847 05


757 72


683 18


Furnishing and repairs


653 44


1,010 08


1,245 57


1,474 45


1,505 52


Janitors' supplies


466.74


353 24


479 72


435 96


449 28


Fuel .


3,319 84


3,061 31


3,134 47


4,267 63


3,612 51


Miscellaneous


1,290 46


1,398 32


1,700 36


1,868 51


2,267 10


Repairs on buildings ..


$65,120 45 1,010 13


$69,115 35 789 72


$74,020 49 999 25


$80,411 27 1,106 35


$84,605 03 1,174 98


$66,130 58


$69,905 07


$75,019 74


$81,517 62


$85,780 01


Cost per pupil in total enrollment:


(a) exclusive of repairs


30 07


30 55


30 92


33 04


32 62


(b) including repairs. .


30 53


30 90


31 34


33 49


33 09


In average member- ship:


(a) exclusive of repairs


33 53


33 74


33 91


36 19


36,20


(b) including repairs. .


34 05


34 12


34 37


36 70


36372


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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


TEACHERS OF ARLINGTON, DECEMBER 31, 1912.


HIGH SCHOOL. 1


Name


Subject


Began Service in Arlington


Fred C. Mitchell, Principal


1909


George I. Cross, Sub-master Commercial subjects


1910


Frank V. Gordon, Sub-master Science


1912


Sarah J. Bullock


Mathematics


1903


Evangeline Cheney


Stenography, Typewriting


1905


Clara M. Trask


French


1908


Etta M. Richmond


English


1909


Helener G. Robertson


Latin


1906


Carolyn R. Holt


History


1911


Ruth Jennison


French and Algebra


1911


Ethel H. Wood


Latin and English


1911


Alice R. Porter


English


1912


Mary G. Magner


German


1912


Ruth Burdette (Locke)


English and History


1912


Rebekah Wood (Locke)


Latin, Algebra, Science 1912


Alice M. Burtt


Typewriting


1912


Pearl A. Maynard


Science 1913


Jennie B. Allyn (Crosby)


Mathematics and History 1913


RUSSELL SCHOOL.


Name


Grade


Began Service in Arlington


Aaron B. Palmer


Principal


1912


Bessie A. Conway


IX


1905


Dorothy Connor


IX


1911


Bessie G. Hurlbutt


VIII


1913


Mary O. Smith


VII


1913


Katherine A. Tierney (tem.)


VII


1913


Bertha J. Weare


VI


1912


Pearl M. Pillsbury


VI


1912


Nellie Grimes V


1894


Grace L. Seaver


1V


1912


Ellen A. Baker


III


1912


Sarah L. Gifford


II


1893


Elizabeth A. Day


I


1894


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SCHOOL COMMITTEE


CROSBY SCHOOL.


Name


Grade


Began Service in Arlington


Thomas E. Freeman


Principal


1911


Mary F. Scanlan, Prin. Assist. VIII


1873


Gertrude R. Berry


IX


1913


Carrie L. Minott


VII


1902


Gertrude W. Woolner


VI and VII


1908


Jennie M. Cottle VI


1903


Ursula B. Hanna


V


1904


Laura F. Thrasher


V


1913


Amelia J. Bisbee


IV


1902


Sara M. Henderson


III


1901


Helen Lyons


III


1913


Ethelyn Brown


II


1911


Rachel Harrison


II


1913


Annie W. Cobb


I


1903


Ellen E. Sweeney


I


1906


CUTTER SCHOOL.


Name


Grade


Began Service in Arlington


Jennie A. Chaplin


Principal


1884


Persis A. Lothrop


VIII


1913


Breta M. Haskell


VII


1913


Olive Stratton


VI


1912


Lena B. Libby


V


1909


Anna M. Flagg


IV


1913


Florence R. Norton


III


1905


Antoinette L. Canfield


II


1897


Helen M. Warren


III and I


1913


Carrie E. Fletcher


I


1911


LOCKE SCHOOL.


Name


Grade


Began Service in Arlington


Andrew G. Johnson


Principal


1913


Martha E. Randall


IX


1905


Sarah A. Hirst


IX


1911


Grace L. Davis


VIII


1913


152


ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


Name


Grade


Began Service in Arlington


Bertha M. Wright


VII


1906


Lillian C. Miniter


VI


1909


Althea Andrew


V and VI


1913


Mabel A. Ward V


1913


Ethel A. Sargent


IV and V


1910


Bertha W. Richards


III and IV


1913


Lucy E. Evans III


1889


Alice M. Bean


II


1895


Clara M. Hartshorn


II


1913


Myrtle M. Davis


I


1907


Harriet N. Bishop


I


1911


PARMENTER SCHOOL.


Susan F. Wiley, Principal


V


1901


Elizabeth L. Geer


IV and III


1884


Grace B. Tibbetts


II


1906


Helen M. Dow


I


1904


SUPERVISORS.


Blanche E. Heard


Music


1893


Fannie E. Fish


Drawing


1908


Helen S. Carleton


Writing


1912


SPECIAL TEACHERS.


Mary J. Copeland


Sewing


1892


Ethel P. Ober


Sewing


1911


Alfred C. Cobb


Manual Training


1894


JANITORS.


Richard Robbins


High School


1908


Nathaniel E. Whittier


Russell School


1894


J. F. Sullivan


Crosby School


1909


M. W. Callahan


Cutter School


1901


M. E. Callahan


Locke School


1900


Patrick McCarthy


Parmenter School


1906


153


SCHOOL COMMITTEE


GRADUATION EXERCISES. Thursday evening, June 26, 1913 Robbins Memorial Town Hall, Arlington Class Motto: En Avant Rev. Frank L. Masseck


Prayer.


"Hallelujah Chorus" Senior and Junior Classes


Handel


Salutatory Edward Kelley


"The Spinning Chorus" Wagner


Girls' Glee Club MISS MCINTOSH, Director Class Essay, "The American Girl's Inheritance " Maria C. Allen


"Humoresque" Anton Dvorak


School Orchestra MISS PORTER, Director


"The Yeoman's Wedding Song" Poniatowski


Boys' Glee Club MR. GORDON, Director


Class Oration, "The American Boy's Opportunity " Ralph Styles


Lahee


Cantata, "The Building of the Ship." Part I, Senior and Junior Classes Reader, HARRIET BULLARD


Address Hon. Robert Luce Cantata, "The Building of the Ship." Part II. Lahee


·


Senior and Junior Classes Reader, HARRIET BULLARD


Valedictory ® Katherine E. Read


Presentation of Diplomas


ALTON F. TUPPER Chairman of School Committee


Musical Director, MISS BLANCHE E. HEARD Accompanist, WALTER HORTON


154


ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT


GRADUATES


Charles Francis Hitchcock


Allen


Mildred Durrell Greene Dana Walker Hardy


Maria Charlotte Allen




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