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Our spacious gymnasium has been in constant use for athletic drill. games. and assembly purposes. Since it is an auditorium as well as a gym- nasium, more stage equipment is needed. In April our High School Dra- matic Club produced a school play, "Our Miss Brooks." under the able direction of Mrs. Eleanor McKey. Spot-lighting was sketchy as nearly all lighting equipment had to be borrowed and lack of a cyclorama was most noticeable. However, the production was appreciatively received and much credit is due the dramatic-coach, the pupil participants, and the shop de- partment. We know that as more stage equipment becomes available im- proved productions will result.
In September an extra member was added to our faculty, Mr. Donald Mack, who came to us from Minetto, New York, where he had been teaching mathematics, general science and health for the past three years. Mr. Mack earned his Bachelor's degree at Springfield and his Master of Science at Syracuse University. In our high school he is instructing in mathema- tics and general science. Miss Joan Webster came to us from Merrimac, replacing Miss Helen Maskiewicz as commercial teacher, physical education
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and basketball coach. Miss Webster has a Bachelor's degree from Salem Teachers College. Mr. Rupert Lillie of Wenham replaced Miss Edwina Beilman as Art instructor. He is a graduate of the Harvard School of Design, has seven years' teaching experience and has charge of the models at Widener Library.
Our curriculum was expanded noticeably in the science department this year. Previously physics and chemistry have been offered on alternate years. Starting this past September courses in both practical and college chemistry have been offered the seniors and college preparatory physics in grade eleven. This should prepare the engineering and technical candi- dates much more efficiently than in previous years.
An Open House in March of 1953 was held to give the townspeople an- other opportunity to take a more leisurely view of the new parts of the building. to enjoy an exhibition of school work displayed on the walls of the cafeteria. and to be entertained with a physical education demonstra- tion and Glee Club recital in the new War Memorial Auditorium.
During the same month our Cheerleading Squad was invited to com- pete in the Prouty High School Tournament at Spencer. Massachusetts where the local group received much inspiration from contact with well- drilled units from larger high schools.
The second Friday in March is set aside by state statute as Good Government Day and as usual Hamilton High sent a delegate, Ann Le- Blanc; this year John Neary has been chosen to attend.
Our guidance plans are continuing to be expanded. Group assemblies have already been held since September with speakers from Essex Agricul- tural School. Calvin Coollidge College and Katharine Gibbs School of Bos- ton. In November a battery of aptitude tests were administered to the senior class by three employees of the Bureau of Employment Security in Salem who function under the direction of the United States Employment Service. In December a representative from this same office held indivi- dual conferences with each senior regarding the results of the tests accom- panied with appropriate vocational advice. This is a free service and is proving most beneficial to the pupils and to our school advisors. Nearly 50% of last year's graduating class are attending higher institutions of learning partly as a result of earnest guidance.
Pupil assemblies are being held monthly in an attempt to develop speaking ability and hidden talents. These assemblies are open to the general public and parents are urged to attend as often as possible so that the participants may have the inspiration of an adult audience.
The football squad did not win as many games this autumn as last year but they worked hard to overcome the loss of so many previous mem- bers who were graduated and their efforts have started a trend which will undoubtedly be effective another season. The 1953 basketball season was a successful one, detailed reports of which may be read under the Faculty Manager's report.
As is the yearly custom, a senior girl, Shirley Semons, was chosen to attend the Dauughters of the American Revolution conference held in Bos- ton each spring. For 1954, Phyllis Smerage will be honored with this privilege. Shirley Semons also won the local State Oratorical History
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Contest sponsored by the Augustus Peabody Gardiner Post of the American Legion. At the Memorial Day assembly the local Legion presented a cer- tificate to Margery Ricker, a reward for excellence in the study of the United States Constitution. Philip Trussell and Kenneth Morrison were picked for a week at Boys' State at Amherst sponsored by the Legion and Phyllis Smerage attended Girls' State at Bridgewater through the favor offered by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Recognition for excellence in scholarship in the form of Honor Roll cards is made at an assembly following each ranking period. Red roses are presented to pupils who have all A's and red carnations to those with all A's but one B. Too often the gifted pupil is by-passed in our modern hectic days whereas the dextrous athlete or those endowed with oratorical aptitude become the school heroes. The hardworking student who sticks to his books should also be extolled and rewarded. We feel that our extra curricular activities also help the normal pupil to get added satisfaction for a job well done if earnestly pursued.
This November a Student Council was organized consisting of class presidents and home room representatives to serve as an advisory body in an attempt to establish organized leadership in the school; to create better pupil-teacher relationship; and to train more of our pupils in practical citizenship. Student participation in more school affairs is not a panacea for all difficulties of behavior and misunderstandings which tend to lessen school spirit. Perhaps one good way to improve citizenship is to emphasize it through an organized group who will give serious thought to school problems. We hope to make the Student Council a developing institution, the sincere support of which can become something more than an educa- tional fad in our school and help to develop thoughtful future citizens.
May I express my appreciation for the cooperation extended me by both teachers and pupils who are working to make our high school second to none.
Respectfully submitted,
HAZEL E. RAMER, (Mrs. Lloyd Ramer)
Principal.
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REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRIN
To the Superintendent of Schools:
DEAR SIR :
I herewith submit my yearly report of the New Elen
School opened in September with the largest enroll history. Four hundred seventy four pupils were register through grarle six; seventy-eight more than the registra 1952. Since then seventeen pupils have been transferre and twenty-seven have been admitted making our total e ent four hundred eighty-four pupils.
Several changes were made in our teaching staff. enrollment of one hundred eleven pupils in Grade One was formed. Miss Katherine Mitchell was appointed to Miss Doris Blood was assigned to the vacancy left by MI Mrs. Dorothy Jones succeeded Miss Alice Barry in Grad est Troop replaced Mr. Walter Perkins in Grade Five Scanlon was appointed to teach a sixth grade class. Mi assigned to fill the vacancy left by Miss Carol Westerlu garten. Mrs. Edwina Beilman. art supervisor, resigne position was filled by Mr. Rupert Lillie of Wenham. T fourth first grade class necessitated placing Miss Edith . class in the High School along with the class of Miss These two classes are holding double sessions in order to smaller classes thus affording more individual attention t
When we entered our new school December 1952 w room to accomodate our classes. This year rooms had two classes. What will be our problem in September 1 we place the additional two classes of Grade Two which that time ?
In October Mrs. Ruth McCann was added to our st remedial teacher. She holds her classes in the room de room.
We are again having the benefits of the Dental Clin 1
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Our hot lunch service is an important item in our school program. We are now serving on an average of two hundred fifty lunches every day. This means that about sixty-three percent of our children are partaking of a hot lunch every day. What can we do to include the other thirty-two percent in this program?
We are somewhat concerned with increase in the number of tardiness in our school. We realize the difficulties of transportation during inclement weather and we make due allowance therefore. Promptness is a habit that should be started early in life.
A school library is a necessity in a school system. We are striving to increase ours by purchasing a Childcraft set of books from our school fund. We also have a hundred dollars which is to be expended for library books for classroom libraries.
From our school funds we have this year also purchased two portable Birch electric record players. This means that we have for present use in fourteen classrooms four electric record-players. As Music Appreciation is offered in all classes these machines are constantly on the move.
Assemblies this year have been prepared by two groups; grades one through three and grades four through six. By dividing the groups in this manner we find that the interest is greater. Also we have space we can invite parents to see these performances.
Mrs. Goddard's fifth grade with the aid of pupils from Mr. Troop's fifth grade and the two sixth grades put on a splendid portrayal of the "Christmas Story" on the morning of December 23rd. Several parents and friends viewed this event.
The Safety Patrol was organized the first week of school by the sixth grades and a few members of grades five. They are doing a fine piece of work in helping to care for the safety of our increased number of school children.
In conclusion, I would like to express to you, the School Committee, parents and teachers, my appreciation of their loyalty and support.
Respectfully submitted,
Miss MARIAN C. JOSEPH, Principal.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Superintendent of Schools:
DEAR SIR :
In conformance with the program initiated last year, the only entire classes given the routine health examination were the kindergarten, first, fourth, seventh, ninth, and twelfth grades. The purpose of the change was to permit more thorough examination of each pupil. In addition an at- tempt was made to examine each pupil newly admitted to the Hamilton school system. Those entering school for the first time in kindergarten or first grade were mostly seen at the preschool roundup in May.
The preschool examination is a most important one; it is usually the only one at which a parent is present to discuss the child's health and habits with the school pysician, and it affords the child his first opportunity to make the acquaintance of the school plant and the school physician. As health education is still one of the cardinal functions of the school physician, it is important to establish early a congenial relationship with each child.
The preschool roundup was very well attended. Thanks to the excel- lent assistance of the school nurse and volunteer workers who made ap- pointments and acted as receptionists. approximately 95 children were ex- amined and their parents interviewed without waste of time or confusion.
High and junior high students, particularly in interscholastic sports, received the usual special examination qualifying them for competitive athletics.
Defects requiring correction and emergencies requiring first aid were relatively few in proportion to the size of the school population. In most cases parent response has been excellent. The school physician was in con- tact with the teachers whenever individual or group problems pertaining to the physical or mental welfare of the pupils arise. The duties of the phy- sician were rendered pleasant and made lighter by the fine cooperation of the school nurse, teachers, and principals. Without their help, on his lim- ited time, this expanded task could not have been accomplished.
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL M. ROGERS, M. D. School Physician.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE
To the Superintendent of Schools:
DEAR SIR :
I herewith submit my twenty-fourth annual report as school nurse for the Town of Hamilton.
Total Enrollment 684
The space-physical examinations were conducted by our School Physi- cian, Dr. Daniel Rogers, assisted by the school nurse. By space-physical we mean the examination of all children entering competitive sports, all children entering kindergarten or first grade that were not examined in the pre-school clinic, grades 3, 5, 7, and all new children entering the Hamil- ton School System for the first time.
Result of Physical Examinations to date :
Defects
Corrections made by medical, surgical, and dental treatment
Mod. and enlarged tonsils 38
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidec-
Glands
12
tomy 26
Posture
18
Adenoidectomy
1
Feet
5
Glands
12
Heart (functional murmur)
14
Heart
14
Speech
4
Speech
4
Fractures
11
Fractures
11
Operations
13
Operations 13
Contagious and Communicable Diseases Reported to Date
Chicken Pox
79
Impetigo
5
Measles
43
Dogwood Poisoning 7
Mumps
18
Ivy Poisoning
20
Scarlet Fever
2 Sumac Poisoning
Conjunctivitis
4 Oak Poisoning
Result of Eye and Ear Examination
Number of children having Massachusetts Vision Screen Testing
391
Number children retested 34
Number children found with defective vision
22
Number children having eyes corrected with glasses
18
Number children having eyes corrected by operation
2
18
Result of Screening Test with Audiometer for Hearing
Number children tested
391
Number children retested
15
Number children found with defective hearing 12
Number children having medical or surgical treatment
10
Tuberculosis Program
All the Junior High and High School students, contact cases and all the school personnel will have an opportunity to have chest X-rays this spring. The school nurse will be notified regarding the date, time and place the mobile unit will come to Hamilton.
We hope everyone who can will take advantage of this service to the Community.
Other work carried on by the school nurse includes the following: Clerical work on health cards, reports, classroom inspection, home calls, first aid to the injured and care of the ill, along with consultation with teachers, superintendent, principals, state supervisors, students, parents and various organizations.
Dental Program
The Dental Clinic is conducted by Dr. John King.
Any child attending the elementary school, grade one to grade six, may take advantage of this service. Dr. King's report of the dental Clinic will be found elsewhere.
Ninety-six children reported dental work in the high school.
In closing may I thank our school physician, superintendent, princi- pals, teachers, students, parents and all other agencies for their cooperation in making our health program so worthwhile.
Respectfully submitted,
Miss FLORENCE L. STOBBART, R. N. School Nurse.
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REPORT OF THE CAFETERIA MANAGER
To the Superintendent of Schools:
DEAR SIR :
Pupil participation in the school lunch program has increased again during the year. Part of this increase is due to a larger enrollment in both the elementary and the high school and can partly be attributed to in- creased quality and quantity of the food served under the school lunch program.
In September a new electric range was purchased by the cafeteria for installation in the high school in order to make it possible to prepare the food for this building on the premises.
The cafeteria now employs two full-time and two part-time workers.
The Hamilton schools continue to participate in the Federal Lunch Program. The following menu pattern must be followed for the Type A luncheon.
2 ounces meat or other protein such as cheese, fish, eggs, baked beans or peanut butter
3/4 cup
vegetable and or fruit
2 tablespoons
butter or fortified margarine
1 portion bread or rolls
1/2 pint unflavored milk
In return for observing the above minimum requirements the Federal Government allots surplus commodities to the schools each month. Such surplus is distributed in proportion to the number of pupils who participate in the program. We have received during the year such items as powdered eggs, dried milk, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, beef, cheddar cheese, processed cheese, honey, dried prunes, dried apricots, peanut butter, cooking oil, shortening, and hamburg, These products are used to supplement the daily menu. In addition to these commodities the Federal Government supplies a subsidy of 9ยข per meal.
The cafeteria is entirely self-supporting. It pays the cost of all food, the salaries of all employees, and the cost of any necessary equipment.
Respectfully submitted.
Miss MILLICENT J. BOSWELL, Cafeteria Manager.
20 REPORT OF THE FACULTY MANAGER OF ATI
To the Superintendent of Schools: DEAR SIR :
With the opening of school in September the High again made available for sports and physical education ac
The football team had some seasonal setbacks due t other minor difficulties that have to be faced each year. that successful teams are often the product of several Our football coach had to rebuild his varsity team from year.
There has been some indication that certain smaller ing of expanding from six-man to eleven-man football future. Such a change does not seem wise at Hamilton the present. We hope that there will be enough six-mar area so that an adequate schedule can be worked out.
The usual enthusiastic response to boys and girls dencell at the start of the season. A rebuilding task here also and a successful season is in prospect.
Baseball at this time of year is an unknown quantity. five years the junior high school program has included the fourth grade in an attempt through a farm system t in preparation for varsity baseball. Perhaps there is son ering the development program of the younger boys for ball.
As faculty manager I am sincerely interested in hel problems. Through cooperation and diligent practice ou to build successful teams in Hamilton High School.
Financial Report of Athletics Revolving Fund :
Balance. January 1. 1953 Total receipts for 1953
Total Expenditures Balance Appropriation
$1.19
21 APPENDICES HAMILTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUDGET 1953
EXPENDED 1953
BUDGET 1954
General Expense.
Superintendent's Salary
$6,500.00
$6,500.00
$7,100.00
Superintendent's Travel
In-State
200.00
211.45
300.00
Out-of-State
200.00
93.64
150.00
Office Expense
175.00
138.95
175.00
Census Enumerator
150.00
150.00
150.00
Superintendent's Secretary
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,250.00
School Committee Clerk
150.00
150.00
200.00
Truant Officer
150.00
150.00
150.00
$10,525.00
$10,394.04
$11,475.00
Expense of Instruction
Salaries of Teachers :
High
$43,675.00
$43,232.82
$49.991.66
Elementary
49,616.68
50,011.66
57.683.33
Art
834.00
826.00
1,252.00
Writing
450.00
450.00
450.00
Music
682.00
682.00
736.00
Substitutes
600.00
7708.00
700.00
Contingency Fund
500.00
20.00
500.00
Misc. Expense of Instruction
200.00
137.42
250.00
$96,557.68
$96,067.90
$111,562.99
Textbooks and Supplies
Textbooks-High
$1,150.00
$1,023.17
$1,285.00
Textbooks-Elementary
1,600.00
2,062.52
2,325.00
Supplies-High
1,500.00
893.11
1,100.00
Supplies-Elementary
1,150.00
1,689.70
1,950.00
Supplies-Shop
700.00
635.02
700.00
Supplies-Home Economics
100.00
2.40
100.00
Supplies-Music
100.00
114.67
100.00
Films
100.00
10.11
100.00
Testing Program
250.00
243.23
300.00
School Board Journal
Executive and Nation's School
15.00
15.00
15.00
Rental of Business Machines
150.00
105.00
150.00
Refund
5.00
$6,820.00
$6,793.93
$8,125.00
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BUDGET 1953
EXPENDED 1953
BUDGET 1954
Operation of Plant Salaries-Janitors High
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Extra Man
2,600.00
2,600.00
2,800.00
Elementary
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
Extra Man
2,025.00
Contingency Fund
500.00
Fuel-High
2,808.00
$2,498.64
$2,600.00
Fuel-Elementary
2,335.00
2,562.46
2,800.00
Electricity-High and Ele.
2,000.00
2,474.78
2,500.00
Janitors Supplies
1,500.00
1,198.04
1,250.00
Gas
300.00
288.99
300.00
Water
300.00
93.00
300.00
$17,843.00
$17,715.91
$21,075.00
Maintenance of Plant Repairs, Replacements and Upkeep-
High and Ele .- Normal Extra
$1,000.00
$990.33
$1,500.00
Auxiliary Agencies Transportation
$9,699.00
$9,169.25
$9,758.75
Auxiliary Agencies
Bus Supervisor
$50.00
$180.00
Physician-High and Ele.
$500.00
500.00
600.00
Nurse
1,950.00
2,000.00
2,170.00
Medical Supplies
85.00
52.81
85.00
Miscellaneous :
Graduation
60.00
58.41
60.00
Telephone
425.00
395.15
475.00
Library
150.00
165.58
150.00
Transportation-Erucational
100.00
30.00
100.00
Tuition and Transportation
328.00
228.02
330.00
Outlay
$3,598.00
$3,479.97
$4,150.00
New Equipment :
Normal
$800.00
$788.08
$262.00
Outlay
$1,190.00
$1,185.15
$1,190.00
$148,032.68
$146,584.56
$170,598.74
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
Transfer-Furniture
877.03
877.03
Vocational
1,432.00
1,098.40
1,250.00
Driver Training
200.00
200.00
Closing Lamson School
260.00
151.10
2,769.03
2,126.53
1,450.00
GRAND TOTAL
$150,801.71
$148,711.09
$174,348.74
Athletics
1,500.00
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LOCAL AND STATE REIMBURSEMENTS 1953
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1953
$148,711.09
CASH RECEIPTS DURING 1953 (Turned over to Town Treasurer)
Refund Textbooks and Supplies $5.00
From State of Massachusetts :
General School Fund
$21,602.97
Transportation
6,091.60
Vocational
508.70
State Wards (Tuition)
850.40
From Local Reimbursements :
Miscellaneous
63.00
Tuition-Town of Essex
340.00
Town of Wenham
820.00
Mrs. C. W. Taintor-Topsfield
80.00
Mrs. S. Dove-Beverly
50.00
TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS 1953
30,411.67
NET COST TO TOWN IN 1953
$118,299.42
24 REVOLVING FUNDS ATHLETICS
Balance, January 1, 1953
$79.28
Receipts during 1953
218.30
Total cash available during 1953
$297.58
Expenditures during 1953 None
Balance, December 31, 1953
$297.58
CAFETERIA
Balance, January 1, 1953
$1,722.21
Receipts during 1953
Sales
$12,601.06
Government
4,189.03
16,790.49
Total cash available during 1953
$18,512.70
Expended during 1953
Labor
3,545.50
Food
11,538.20
Miscellaneous
1,125.02
Total payments during 1953
$16,208.72
Balance December 31, 1953
$2,303.98
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR 1953
November Claim from Government
$547.81
December Claim from Government 498.65
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR 1953
Food bills for December $1,158.53
Miscellaneous bills for December
67.47
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SCHOOL CENSUS AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1953
Boys
Girls
Number between five and seven years of age
101
91
Number between seven and sixteen years of age
259
230
Totals
360
321
Total Census
681
Distribution of the above minors, October 1, 1953 :
In the Public Day School
620
In vocational school
0
In private school
58
In state and county institutions and special schools for defective delinquents
3
Not enrolled in any day school
0
Totals (should equal corresponding totals in the above requisitions)
681
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1953
AGE
Grade
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13 14 15 16 17
18
19 Totals
Kdg.
31
53
84
1
48
55
8
111
2
20
49
3
72
3
15 32
4 1
52
4
17 33
5 1
56
5
12
44
4
60
6
15 31 3
49
7
18
30
2
2
52
8
8
19
7
1
35
9
5
22
3
30
10
8 21
5
1
35
11
4
13
3
20
12
6
14
3
23
Totals 31 101
75 72 52
49
65 54 41 26 39 29
24
17
4 679
HAMILTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT STATISTICS 1952-1958
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
Grade
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
Pupils
Classrooms
Teachers
(Two Session) Kindergarten
71
2
2 22
81
2
2
82
20
2
80
2
2
80
2
2
80
2
2
80
2
2
I
81
3
3
111
4
4
100
4
4
95
4
1
95
4
4
95
4
+
95
4
4
II
46
2
2
70
2
2
100
4
4
100
4
4
95
4
4
90
4
4
90
4
1
III
56
2
2
52
2
62
70
2
2
95
4
4
95
4
4
95
4
4
90
4
4
IV
51
2
2
56
2
2
50
20
70
2
20
90
4
4
95
4
4
95
4 4
4
40
2
2
59
2
20
55
2
2
50
2
20
65
2
2
90
4
4
95
4
4
VI
41
2
2
51
2
2
58
62
2
55
20
20
50
20
2
65
20
2
90
3
3
Total K-VI
386
15
15
480
16
16
515
18
00
545
20
20
570
22
22
610
24
24
635
25
25
VII
33
1
1
52
2
2
50
2
2
55
2
2
53
2
2
48
2
2
62 2 2
VIII
32
1
1
35
1
1
50
2 2
48
2
20
52
2
2
50
2
2
46
2
2
IX
37
30
32
47
45
50
-7
Y
26
0
9
34
12
0
00
10
10
30
12
12
45
13
20 43
13
13
47
14 13
XT
27
20
30
26
27
42
40
XII
31
23
18
28
23
25
40
Total VII-XII
186
11
11
194
15
13
208
14
15
234
16
16
245
17
16
258
17
17
282
18
17
Total K-XII
572
26
26
674
31
29
723
32 32
779
36
36
815
39
38
868
41
41
917
43 42
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HAMILTON TEACHERS' DIRECTORY, JANUARY 1, 1954
Name
School Subject or Grades
Education Degree
Douglas A. Chandler
High
Superintendent
1952
21
Northeastern University B.B.A.
Boston University
Ed.M.
Mrs. Hazel Ramer
High
Principal
1921
43
Salem Normal
Edith M. Anderson
High
Grade 7
1929
39
Salem Normal
Wilbur Armstrong
High
Science
1944
32
Atlantic Union
B.R.E., B.A.
Boston University
M.A.
Ruth E. Austen
High
English and Music
1945
9
Radcliffe
A.B.
New Eng. Conserv. Music
M.B.
Boston University
M.E.
Millicent J. Boswell
High
Home Economics and
1943
11
Framingham T. C.
B.S.E.
Marshall Gero
High
Manual Training
1947
17
Fitchburg T. C.
B.S.E.
Donald J. Mack
High
Science and Math.
1953
3
Springfield College
M.S.
Carl J. Martini
High
Math. and Physical
1950
10
Holy Cross
M.A.
Mrs. Eleanor McKey
High
Languages
1952
18
Boston University
A.B., M.A.
Priscilla MeKay
High
English
1950
1-
American Inter. College
B.A.
Wilton J. Moyer
High
Social Studies
1949
13
Mansfield, Penn.
State Teachers College
B.S.E.
Libby Volk
High
Business
1946
Salem Teachers College
B.S.E.
Boston University
M.E.
Joan M. Webster
High
Business and Physical Education for Girls
1953
1
Salem Teachers College
B.S.E.
Marian C. Joseph New Elementary
",
Grade 6
1927
28
Salem Teachers College
B.S.E.
Mrs. Mildred E. Scanlon
Grade 6
1953
18
Salem Normal
Mrs. Esther Goddard
"
Grade 5
1952
19
Salem Normal
Forrest L. Troop
,
Grade 5
1953
4
Salem Teachers College
B.S.E.
Margaret Batchelder
,
Grade 4
1953
14
University of Vermont
B.E.
Mrs. Carolyn Lander
Grade 3
1950
16
Gorham Normal
Evelyn Rankin
Grade 3
1949
17
Gorham Normal
-
27
Salem Normal
Principal
1921
33
Ellen Duffy
Grade 4
1920
34
Salem Normal
Mrs. Dorothy B. Jones
-
Simmons College
M.S.
Cafeteria Manager
Education for boys
Tufts College
B.S.
Syracuse University
B.S.
Appoint- Yrs. Ex- ment
perience
Name
School Subject or Grades
Appoint- Yrs. Ex- ment perience
Education
Degree
Mrs. Doris Foster
Grade 2
1948
9
Keene Normal
Mrs. Ruth Harris
Grade 2
1949
4 Salem Teachers College
B.S.E.
Doris M. Blood
,
Grade 1
1953
Lesley College
Mrs. Nena Hayes
,
Grade 1
1952
4 Oswego State T. C.
B.S.E.
Mary E. Lucey
Grade 1
1948
5
Salem Teachers College
B.S.E.
Katherine M. Mitchell
"
Grade 1
1953
3
Gorham State T. C.
B.S.E.
Harriet Eriskine
High
Kindergarten
1946
9
Lesley Kindergarten
Edith M. Ross
"
Kindergarten
1953
Lesley College
Mrs. Ruth McCann
New Elem.
Remedial
1953
11 Lesley College
S.B.
Rupert Lillie
All
Art
1953
6
University of Maryland Harvard School of of Design
M.L.A.
Maude L. Thomas
All
Music
1923
31
Boston University
-
Florence L. Stobbart
All
Nurse
1925
28
Beverly Hospital
R.N.
-
28
,
29
FORTY-THIRD COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Hamilton High School
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Thursday Evening, June 18, 1953 At Eight O'clock
PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL
"Pomp and Circumstance" Edward Elgar Girls Glee Club
INVOCATION
Reverend C. Richard Shanor
COMMENCEMENT THEME: Life Is Worth Living If We Have Faith and Vision Musical Selection
Shirley Anne Semons
Sonetto 104 del Petraca-Lizt
G. Johnstone Geikie, Jr.
If We Have Love and Peace Janet Josephine Pariseau
If We Have Knowledge and Understanding Glenn Cook
REMARKS
Douglas A. Chandler Superintendent of Schools
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Teachers' Club
Community
Miss Priscilla McKay President, Hamilton Teachers' Club Dene Moulton Member of Awarding Committee
American Legion Awards Commander Francis O'Hara A. P. Gardner Post 194, American Legion
Bausch and Lomb Science Medal Wilbur Armstrong High School Science Department Musical Selection
I Believe
Arranged by Harry R. Wilson Soloist-Nancy Anne Dodge
PRESENTATION OF CLASS OF 1953
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
BENEDICTION
Mrs. Hazel Ramer Principal of Hamilton High School Morley L. Piper Chairman of School Committee Reverend C. Richard Shanor
RECESSIONAL
30
GRADUATES
*Phyllis Patricia Allen Harold Gilman Allen Betty Jane Bullerwell Charles Lloyd Cann John Alden Carter Charles Russell Cook *Glenn Cook Nancy Anne Dodge Alice Muriel Dolliver Wayne Raymond Gauthier
*George Johnstone Geikie, Jr. Wayne Arthur Grove Elizabeth Ann Henley Robert Charles Henley Melvin Clyde Hood John Devereaux Humphrey Eleanor Margaret Hurd Theodore Emanual Johnson, Jr. Raymond Allen Jones *Anne Charlotte LeBlanc Albert Jean LeBel
Barbara Jane Liscomb Edmund John Liscomb, Jr. Ruth Lunn Messer Emily Louise Nickerson *Janet Josephine Pariseau
Jean Lorraine Phillips Lionel Frank Pooler *Shirley Anne Semons Peter Johnson Tillson Clarence Napoleon Trepanier
*Honor Pupil
31
SCHOOL CALENDAR
(Subject to Change)
1954
January 4 February 19 March 1 April 15 April 26 May 31 June 23
Schools open Schools close Schools open Schools close Schools open Holiday Schools close
SUMMER VACATION
September 8 October 1 October 12
November 11
November 24
November 29
December 23
1955
January 3
Schools open
AGE OF ADMITTANCE
Pupils entering the kindergarten in September must have been at least four years of age on March 1st preceding entrance in September.
Pupils entering the first grade in September must have been at least five years of age on March 1st preceding entrance in September.
VACCINATION
Children who have not been vaccinated will not be admitted to school in September unless they present a certificate from a regular practicing physician stating that they are not fit subjects for vaccination. Parents are requested to attend to this matter during the summer vacation, as certi- ficates of vaccination or exemption must be presented at the opening of school to entitle children to admission.
NO-SCHOOL SIGNALS
As a matter of policy school will be in session whenever possible. When- ever weather conditions are questionable parents are urged to exercise their own judgment as to whether their children are sent to school or not.
Whenever it seems unadvisable to have school sessions the following procedure for no-school signals will be observed. Radio stations WHDH, WBZ, and WESX will be notified not later than 7:00 a.m. so that notifica- tion may be broadcast by them between 7:15 and 8:00 a.m. At 7:30 a.m. the no-school signal 22-22 will be sounded on the local fire alarm.
Schools open Teachers' Convention Holiday Holiday Schools close at noon Schools open Schools close at noon
INDEX
PAGE
Accountant, Report of
77
Receipts . ...
79
Expenditures
85
Recapitulation of Departmental Expenses
110
Balance Sheet
117 52
Audit of Accounts, Report of
123
Births Recorded
28
Bonded Indebtness
120
Cemetery Commissioners, Report of
35
Civil Defense Agency, Report of
45
Collector, Report of
39
Deaths Recorded
32
Dental Clinic, Report of
51
Finance and Advisory Committee, Report of
66
Fire Department, Report of
46
Health, Report of
43
Highway Surveyor, Report of
42
Jury List for 1954
33
Librarian, Report of
37
Library Trustees, Report of
36
Marriages Recorded
30
Memorials
58
Officers, List of
3
Park Commissioners, Report of
34
Planning Board, Report of .
50
Police Department, Report of
55
Sealer, Report of
48
Selectmen, Report of
49
School Building Committee, Report of
54
School Committee, Report of
145
State Election, (Special), Report of
27
State Primary, (Special), Report of
26
Tax Rate, Valuation, Levy
121
Town Clerk, Report of .
7
Town Meeting, (1953 Annual), Report of
10
Town Meeting, (1953 Special), Report of
25
Transfers
109
Treasurer. Report of
38
Tree Warden, Report of
57
Trust Funds
116
Warrant for 1954
62
Water Board, Report of
40
Water Superintendent, Report of
. . 41
Welfare Department, Report of
..
. .
60
Assessors, Report of
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