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The work in Home Economics in our schools begins in the sixth grade. The children no longer learn the essential stitches by making samples, but by making simple useful aricles. During the last part of the year the use and care of the sewing machine is taught. Then the children learn to make simple articles of clothing.
In the seventh grade the aim is to make a uniform for use in cooking class the following year. This uniform consists of apron, band. holders, and towel. Cotton dresses are also made in this grade.
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Food study begins in the eighth year. First, they learn of the foods that go to make up a breakfast and later actually plan, prepare, and serve a simple, nutritious breakfast. They pack the "School Lunch Box," which should contain some hearty sand- wiches, and possibly some sweet ones, neatly wrapped in wax paper; a fruit, some sweet and a hot beverage in cold weather, unless cocoa or soup are served at school. During this year the girls learn to plan, prepare, and serve a simple, balanced luncheon.
The first part of the following year is spent in more advanced work on breakfasts. Here the girls make omelets, pop-overs, doughnuts, etc. Next comes the preparation of the invalid's tray. They actually prepare liquid, semi-solid and easily-digested solid food and serve it attractively, as for a sick or convalescent person. Following this comes the planning of dinner menus. The girls learn to prepare soups, and vegetables; to cook some of the less expensive cuts of meat so that they will equal the more expensive cuts in food value and appetizing appearance, salads, yeast bread and rolls, cakes and simple pastry. A few lessons are spent on foods for Sunday night suppers.
The first of the tenth year is devoted to interior decorating. The students learn to select and hang pictures, select harmonious wall papers, hangings and rugs. how to choose furniture and ar- range it with a center of interest.
The second half of the year is devoted to household manage- ment. The aim is to make the course as practical as possible.
The Juniors and Seniors take up the study of clothing. They begin with some simple garment and then advance to the more difficult ones. In each class the girls are required to make-over some garment. While the Juniors make most of their clothing of cotton the Seniors are required to make or make-over some garment of wool and also something using silk.
Our aim is not to become seamstresses. food experts, or interior
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decorators, but to learn some of the things that go to make up successful homemaking.
During the last two years several improvements have been made in our department. The uneven, whitewashed basement walls were covered with attractively-panelled plasterboard. A closet has been built in for sewing equipment, with a full-length mirror on its door, and another is being remodelled as a china closet for our newly acquired set of dishes. Drawers were built in the tables to hold individual equipment, thus saving a great deal of class time.
For these improvements and the interest that has been shown in the department of House Economics we are sincerely grateful.
Respectfully submitted, SARA C. LEIGHTON, Instructor of Home Economics.
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REPORT OF THE MANUAL ARTS TEACHER
To the Superintendent of Schools,
DEAR SIR: I submit for your approval a report of my work since I assumed my duties in the Manual Arts Department.
The system under which the boys had been working with their previous supervisor I did not approve of and I have based my system on the standards of good work, finding this by far the most satisfactory system.
I have endeavored to teach the boys the simple and essential operations of woodworking. They have made small models well and satisfactorily, showing willingness and ability.
My system judges work from the craftsman's viewpoint and, therefore, will maintain a high standard for the work which the boys are doing.
I cannot attempt to teach the making of any large pieces of furniture with my pupils during the year. Their previous train- ing is not sufficient to produce a piece which could be considered worthy of recognition as good furniture.
Desk sets, drawing boards, coat hangers, foot stools, knife boxes and necktie racks are a few of the models which they will make during the year. A small model well made is much better than a piece of furniture poorly made.
In closing I wish to thank you for your helpful attitude toward this department.
Respectfully submitted, AFTON F. BEZANSON,
Teacher of Manual Arts.
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
To the Superintendent of Schools,
DEAR SIR: The purpose of physical education is to work with every pupil that they may form correct habits, as the habit of good posture, and the habit of taking voluntarily a sufficient amount of outdoor exercise each day.
We have featured correct posture, and have prescribed home exercises for those whose rank was below A. Posture pins were awarded those who ranked A for the year.
Physical education concerns itself in the main with activities which involve large muscle groups, hence we do not feature the old-time arm and finger exercises, which have their use, but do not make up a physical education program.
It is essential that we choose activities according to the devel- opmental needs of the pupil. In the first socializing efforts of children, that is, in the first group games, we find our opportunity for character training. This means of teaching fair play, good sportsmanship, loyalty, and honorable conduct, while the mind of youth is plastic, is a valuable phase of the games period. During the spring and fall, classes were conducted outdoors. The pupils were sufficiently interested to buy a few volley balls, to supplement those provided by the school board.
On May 26, in the Community House, a demonstration of the regular work of the department was given. Every pupil in the school participated with his class. The program consisted of selections from the regular work during the year, and included games, calisthenics, mimetic exercises, folk dancing, work on the bar by grade one and a May pole dance by grade four. The after- noon was most gratifying to the supervisor, as the splendid spirit
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and the attitude of pupils and teachers toward the work made the affair a marked success.
I take this opportunity of thanking them, and the Principal, Superintendent, and School Board for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, EDITH RHODES FOSTER,
Supervisor of Physical Education.
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HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES
TOWN HALL Thursday Evening, June 24th, 1926 at eight o'clock
March ALUMNI ORCHESTRA
Invocation REV. C. L. SKINNER
Address of Welcome WILLIAM LASKI
"Calm as the Night"-Bohm GLEE CLUB CHORUS
The Washington Trip MARJORIE UNDERHILL
"AAngels' Serenada"-Brega
Trio : Muriel Pentz, Marguerite Mason, Jeanne Cullity Commencement Address WILLARD SCOTT "Forget Me Not"-Giese GLEE CLUB CHORUS
Presentation of Gift by Class President . DONALD TRUSSELL
Awarding of Diplomas
ROBERT ROBERTSON, JR.
Presentation of History Medal
Benediction REV. C. L. SKINNER
March
ORCHESTRA
CLASS MOTTO We will conquer
CLASS COLORS
CLASS FLOWER
Jack Rose
Green and Gold
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CLASS ROLL
*Dorothy Bancroft Ruth Bancroft Mary Martha Bond
Bernard Ambrose Cullen
Harvey L. Doucett
Gladys Eveline Hooper *Roger Vickery Humphrey Joseph E. Lake
*William Z. Laski Robert Lawrie Andrew McCurrach
Margaret Frances Gildart
Mildred Annie Grant
Evelyne Mary Hatt
Gordon Abijah Hitchings
*Theodore Maione Katherine Adelaide Malone Donald Gardner Trussell
* Eleanor Marjorie Underhill
*Honor pupils.
MEMBERSHIP BY AGES AND GRADE APRIL 1, 1926
AGES
Grades 5
6
7 8
10 11 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Totals
% Re- tarded
1 14
28 3
45
0
2
9|15 6 |1
31
3
3
14 17 7 | 4
42
9
11 |14 6 |5
36
13
5
6 |17 14 3 4
11
15
6
7 |15 12 1
38
10
7
12 16 6 |3 ()
1 1
39
10
8
6 | 11 12 0 1
30
3
9
1 4 13
8 2 1
29
10
10
5 11
9|1 2
31
9
11
5
;
0 1
21
1
12
6
21
Total in Grades 1 - 6
-
1
-
236
8
Total in Grades 7 - 12 -
171
Total in Grades 1 - 12 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
107
8
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TEACHERS' DIRECTORY, JANUARY, 1927
NAME
SCHOOL
Grades or Subjects
Salary
Appoint- ment
Education Last School Attended
William E. Cottle ... .. High, Principal
Science and Math. ...
$2,900
1926
Harvard University
Mrs. Laura W. Boyd ..... High, Assistant
English and History.
1,550
1925
Emerson College
Bernice L. Hayward ..... High, Assistant
French & Latin .
1,350
1925
Boston University
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Bush . . High, Assistant Bessie F. McRae
Commercial
1,450
1921
Salem Normal
. . . High, Assistant
Commercial
1,25€
1925
Salem Normal
Afton F. Bezanson
. High, Assistant
Manual Arts
1,200*
1926
Marblehead High
Sara C. Leighton .
. High, Assistant
Domestic Arts
1,550;
1924
Farmington Normal
Gladys L. Mann
. . Junior High
Lit. & History
1,350
1926
Boston University
Mrs. Hazel E. Ramer
. Junior High
Sci. & Geography
1,550
1921
Salem Normal
Carolyn Wyman .
. Junior High
English & Arith.
1,400
1925
Gorham Normal
Hannah B. Fanning
. South
Grade co
1,25€
1925
Framington Normal
Margaret K. Batchelder
. South
Grade
10
1,200
1920
Salem Normal
Marion C. Joseph
South
Grade
4
1,200
1921
Salem Normal
Edith L. Fletcher
. South
Grade
1,400
1906
Salem Normal
Mrs. Marion S. Batchelder
. South
Grade
2
1,300
1926
Hyannis Summer
Nelly G. Cutting
South
Grade 1
1,450
1915
Salem Normal
Laura Duperry
. East
Grade 4-6
1,200
1926
Castine Normal
Lucinda Bean
.East
Grade 1-3
1,200
1925
Framington Normal
Abbie U. Cragg .
. All
Drawing
275
1925
Salem Normal
Maude L. Thomas
. All
Music
325
1923
Boston University
Florence L. Stobbart
. All
Nurse
720
1925
Beverly Hospital
Mrs. Edith Foster
. All
Physical Training
100±
1924
Harvard Summer
* Four-fifths paid by Hamilton.
¡ Three-fifths paid by Hamilton.
# One day monthily.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR, YEAR 1927-1928
1927
January 3 Schools open
February 22
Holiday
February 25 Schools close
March 7 Schools open
April 19
Holiday
April 29
Schools close
May 9 Schools open
May 30
Holiday
June 29
Schools close at noon
Summer Vacation
September 7 Schools open
October 12 Holiday
November 23 Schools close at noon
November 28
Schools open
December 23 Schools close at noon
1928
January 3 Schools open
February 22 Holiday
February 24 Schools close
March 5 Schools open
April 19 Holiday
April 27 Schools close
May 7 Schools open
Holiday May 30
June 27 Schools close at noon
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