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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.
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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
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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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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
151
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
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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
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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
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ARLINGTON TOWN REPORT
GRADUATES
Charles Francis Hitchcock
Allen
Mildred Durrell Greene Dana Walker Hardy
Maria Charlotte Allen
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