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Richard Allen Johnson
Barbara Mae Nurmi Robert Vance Bowser Margaret G. Loftus John Francis Donegan Annette Marie Haling Harold R. Fall Nadia L. Dyer Daniel F. Donovan
Lois Moran
Norman Allen Shuman
Corrine Velma Levine -
Ronald Paul Cerwonka Diana Lourie Robinson Theodore M. Michalek Helen Mabel Beauregard Garvey Fenwick MacLean Nancy Jean Libby
1961 Births
Recorded in 1962
Parents
Richard Dallas 'Miller Marjorie A. Maynard
Robert Stewart Flint Linda Rene Procurot Brian D. Burke Jutta Emma Michel
Frederick Wade Greer. Jr. Barbara Lloyd
Date Name of Child
16 Steven Michael McMahon
23 James Bruce Reilly
Parents
Martin Francis McMahon, Jr. Alberta Parisi Leo Francis Reilly Ethel Carol Vitale
October 9 Dawn Marie Murphy
11 Thomas Lawrence Maxwell
Richard Leroy Murphy Barbara Stead Edward George Maxwell Emelia Olga Orsini
November
Bradford Eliot Keene
Robert Eliot Keene Sylvia Colard
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Date Name of Child
11 Mary Margaret Neumann
13 Jane Elizabeth Sykes
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15 David Arthur Bristol, Jr.
16 Joseph William Melanson 24 John Leonard Carroll 25 Ruth Fenwick MacLean
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Patricia Elaine Gist
Parents
Michael J. Neumann Katherine A. Ledbetter Albert P. Sykes Marion A. Illingworth David Arthur Bristol Barbara L. Fruhauf Willliam Leslie Melanson Vivian L. Cashman Francis Leonard Carroll Virginia D. Lee Garvey Fenwick MacLean Nancy Jean Libby William Bruce Gist, Jr. Anna Irene Hahn
Date Name of Child
December
2 David Carl Curtis
3 Christine Ellen Orlito
8 Robert Philip Ware
10 Ruth Marie Bibbo
27 Bruce Michael Stillwell
29 Richard Bruce Hudson, Jr.
Richard Edmund Curtis Barbara Ann Lindstol Marilyn Elizabeth Grady Michael J. Orlito Robert H. Ware Doris E. Seaberg Pasquale C. Bibbo Dorothy Inez Jennings Thomas Earl Stillwell Theresa Jennie Analoro Richard Bruce Hudson Linda Ann Essery
Deaths
Report any errors or omissions to Town Clerk
Date Name
Years
Mos.
Days
Date
Name
Years
Mos.
Days
August
5 Katie Fogg
89
9
15
6 Roy O. Peterson
44
9
18
20 Mary Anne Duggan
88
4
10
8 Elizabeth J. Morris
78
2
16
29 Mary L. Winstrom
84
10
4
14
George B. Meyers
52
3
13
29 Gertrude Best
60
7
8
September
6 Ernest Warren Savage
70
6
30
8 Mildred R. Pelton
87
0
0
8 Florence M. Dorman
83
2
22
19 Gordon C. Kilpatrick
60
1
10
24 Arthur Willard Hudson
47
8
28
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March
5 Joseph John Catalano
59
6 Elsie Gertrude Carter
65
3
21
23 Grace Leslie
73
9
17
31
John Snow Caldwell
77
7
13
April
Pearle Mae Steil
84
10
22
5 Gertrude Williams
85
3
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7 Paul Kehrer
78
7
1
May
3 Joseph Chipman Rich
70
6
19
17
Agnes C. Worthen
81
9
9
Pauline L. Day
76
7
29
June
17 George A. Westover
70
9
2.4
26 Caleb Hodges
75
3
10
27 Peter Lazouski
73
10
12
December
1 Martha Folsom Stetson
85
8
29
7 Mildred Crooker
89
14 Maria DeFlumeri
66
4
8
15 James R. Colucci
15
4
27
17 Dennis L. Laubner
69
2
12
17 Joseph R. Gladstone
59
27 John Prokop
58
4
0
28 Robert C. Williams
65
6
30
27 Anne L. Anthony
85
4
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February 1 Blanche Baker
44
3
7
9 Mary E. West
80
4
5
11 William C. Doucette
62
6
8
16
Matilda L. Laubner
63
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6
21
Thomas J. Manning Nugent
67
0
0
24
Anne Louise Bond
71
2
29
Ellsworth N. Mclaughlin, Jr.
43
5
15
October
9
William Mosely
79
2
10
9
Rose Ella Hoffman
85
9
13
13
Kingman
15
Edna May Delamater
84
5
13
17
Margaret Harrington
46
7
26
17 John J. Burns
87
20 Ellen Louise Tisdale
96
2
11
20
Bridget Maher
86
8
5
28
Clarence James Pottle
50
1
27
31 Bertha May Leighton
88
7
28
November
1
Daniel J. Bevilacqua
0
4
16
2 Emma Boynton
91
4
5
6
Florida M. Gormley
72
21
Charles A. Worthen
69
29
Meldine H. Hutchisson
63
0
21
Jul 5 John Ward
90
1
11
10 Lilley Bradbury Hayward
89
1
14
27 Vincent Hogan
62
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5 Alexandrina Williams
85
1
20
4 Florence Isabelle Briggs
70
5
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20 John P. Wentworth
74
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Annual School Report 1962
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DISTRICT
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PRE TING HOUSE QUILT 1114
MASSACHUSETTS
Huckleberry Hill School
Summer Street School
Junior-Senior High School
South School
Center School
List of 1962 Graduates
Peter Andrew Allen Karl Rupert Anderson Dianne Carol Andrews John Reginald Antle Bruce Owen Bailey Jane Louise Bankoff Linda Martha Barcelo Frank Emilio Berardino* James Paul Better Laurence Charles Bleiler, Jr. Elizabeth Anne Bodensieck Edward William Bond Janet Madaliene Boynton Erin Margaret Brady Linda Carol Briggs Richard Ernest Brodeur Kenneth Harry Burnham* William Edward Burrell, Jr. Janet Helen Butcher Geraldine Campbell Christine Carter Mary Ann Burnadette Cartolaro Jacqueline Helen Chase Brian Reed Clarridge Linda Diane Clows* Stephen Barkley Coonrod Robert Michael Cotter Marilyn Elizabeth Coy Susan Jean Crafts Thomas William Dator Roberta Deaton Joseph Anthony DeBella John Samuel Dentone* Frances Hope DiPietro
Kenneth Wesley Doremus* John Philip Drislane Diane Ruth Duncan
John Anthony Festa Laurence Wayne Fraser Gail Helen Freeman Anne Louise Ganley Sheila Mary Gately George Frederick Glod, Jr. Ann Marie Gormley Charles Matthew Greer Daniel King Hackett Harold Garfield Hall John Andrew Hall, III Judith Gail Hansen Jayne Lillian Hastings Karen Lea Heglund Hollace Anne Hoffman Mary Helen Hoffman Carol Ann Howard Donald Bruce Humphries Christine Beth Jackson Juergen Johannesdottor Gail Maureen Johnson Janice Elizabeth Johnson Thomas Henry Johnson Edith Mae Kirkland Gretchen Lawrence Janice Ruth Lilley Malcolm Richard Lorente Linda Ann Mason Henry John Matarazzo James Douglas McEwan Astrid Helga Meergans
David Joseph Mees Louise Jacqueline Melchionda Christine Elizabeth Monroe Sandra May Monroe Phillips Bancroft Moore Louise Elizabeth Moreton
Marcia Ann Morse Richard Thomas Mulcahy Julia Lynne Murray James Vernon Nealon Linda Marie Nye Janice Kathleen Pagano Dianne Edith Peeke Jane Frances Peterson Francis William Plankey, Jr. Judson Wendell Potter John Richard Randazzo Jacqueline Ann Ridout Ralph Ellsworth Ritchie, Jr. John Michael Roberto Howard Brown Robinson, Jr. Joseph Gerard Roy, Jr. Susan Dale Schaffner Carole Miriam Simmons
Pamela Jeanne Smith
Robert Charles Sodergen Marie Michelle Sorli John Carter Stephenson Carl Frederick Swenson, Jr. Cheryl Tanner Marcia Lois Testa
Richard Barnard Testa* Jeffrey Robert Thompson Thomas Edward Trainor* John Edward Turner* David James Wade Steven Lawrence Watt* Karen Lee Westover Charles Arthur Worthen, III Conrad Edward Wrobel Alan Vincent Zdanwich
*Certificate
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School Committee
Seated, left to right: Mrs. Margaret K. Hunt, Dr. Louis D. Savage, Mrs. Norman E. Northrup. Standing, left to right: William E. Lee, Carl F. VanBennekom, Frank M. Thomas, Robert W. Davis and Dr. John A. Redmond.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Dr. Louis D. Savage, Chairman, 774 Main Street Term Expires 1963
Robert W. Davis, 35 Carter Road
Term Expires 1964
Mrs. Norman E. Northrup, 576 Lowell Street
Term Expires 1965
Frank M. Thomas, 5 Hunting Lane Term Expires 1965
Carl F. VanBennekom, 57 Locksley Road
Term Expires 1964
Regular School Committee meetings are normally held on the first and third Mondays of each month, except when other Town affairs in- terfere. Attendance of citizens is always welcome at any regular meet- ing. Meetings are held in the library of the High School building, starting at 8:00 p.m.
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School Committee Report
INTRODUCTION
The responsibility for the education of its young people is the most important and signifi- cant of all community activities, Lynnfield, like most other residential suburban towns, must carry a larger share of this responsibility be- cause of the higher caliber of its students.
Each ensuing year the material that the young mind must assimilate increases in complexity and volume. This ever-expanding body of know- ledge creates the urgent need for improvement in our educational processes, If we are to pre- pare the children and young adults of today for the world of tomorrow, we must provide better and more efficient methods in our educa- tional system.
The modern teacher needs many things in order to function effectively and efficiently : A building conducive to learning, equipment and materials to demonstrate and practice the sub-
ject material, an organization and plan to co- ordinate his efforts and most important an at- mosphere to stimulate and inspire the teacher to perform.
The function of our school staff is to operate the school plant and achieve the highest stand- ards of education obtainable with the manpower and materials at hand. The leadership and guid- ance provided by the superintendent, principals and department heads to a great measure deter- mine the effectiveness of our teachers and the proper development of our children.
LYNNFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE DR. LOUIS D. SAVAGE, Chairman ROBERT W. DAVIS MRS. NORMAN E. NORTHRUP FRANK M, THOMAS CARL F. VanBENNEKOM
Superintendent's Annual Report
To the School Committee and Citizens of Lynn- field :
Steadily increasing enrollments and changing educational standards continue to make demands on our school system. The improvements report- ed last year are being continued and constant study and evaluation lead on to other changes. This report presents a summary of some of the major developments and problems, a report from the high school principal, and significant excerpts from the reports of elementary prin- cipals and directors of special areas.
STAFF
One major change this year was the creation of separate principalships for each of the elem- entary schools. Under this plan, the principal has more time to supervise his staff, assist new teachers, plan improvements, hold parent con- ferences, and to maintain close contact with the progress of all the children in his building.
The two additional principalships created by this change were filled by qualified teachers from our own system.
We lost two valuable members of our staff this year through retirement. Mrs. Bernice Mon- roe had worked with the young people of Lynn- field for 38 years, Mrs. Retta Lovejoy for 20
years. We reflect gratefully on their devoted ser- vice and wish them both many happy years of retirement.
There is an ever-increasing problem in ob- taining well-qualified teachers for our staff, This is not a purely local problem. Throughout the nation, the appeal of highly-paid positions in industry, particularly to those trained in science and mathematics, is drastically reducing the number of capable college graduates who are entering the teaching profession.
Elementary Principles, left to right: Gilbert F. Bulley, George E. Caswell, Nancy C. Santeusanio, and Charles H. Wolski,
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Eighth Grade English Class.
There is also a problem of procuring quali- fied substitutes, particularly at the high school level. This year, in an effort to meet this need in all grades, a series of workshop meetings were held in the early fall. These were open to college graduates, with or without teaching experience, who were interested in substituting. These people were briefed on school organization and rout- ines, basic methods in the regular academic sub- jects, and principles of classroom management. They then visited the schools and observed the regular teachers at work. Following these periods of observation, some took over classes for a short period of time and actually taught under the supervision of the experienced teacher.
A number of these substitutes have already been used, and their familiarity with our meth- ods and routines has been of great value. While the problem of substitutes may seem to some to be a minor one, during the course of the year much valuable learning time is lost to children if we do not have substitutes available who can competently carry on the classes.
A considerable number of our regular staff members have been continuing their own edu- cation either in summer school or in extension courses during the school year. Twenty-eight summer or extension courses have already been recorded as completed and many others are now being taken. The completed courses were at such institutions as Northeastern, Harvard, Stanford University, Arizona State University, University of New Hampshire, Tufts, and Salem State Col- lege.
Two senior high science teachers were award- ed scholarships for summer study under the National Science Foundation, one elementary principal is now studying under a similar grant, and one member of the high school staff is tak-
ing a special course in "Programmed Instruc- tion and Teaching Machines".
CURRICULUM
Our basic curriculum remains much the same as last year. Some additional courses and new developments are referred to in the high school report. In the elementary schools, each of the four principals has assumed the responsibility of making a continuing study of one particular curriculum area with a view to keeping our present courses up to date.
The mathematics course now being held for teachers here in Lynnfield is part of the plan to revise our elementary mathematics program and provide better articulation with the high school.
This year we extended the services of a special physical education teacher downward through the first grade. Previously, the physical educa- tion teachers had worked only with grades 4 through 12.
A new and detailed course of study in Art has been drawn up and introduced into the elem- entary grades.
In September an intensified study of our Am- erican Heritage was introduced in all schools, not as a separate course, but as a program to be correlated with other subjects and with the daily school routine. This program is designed to stress good citizenship in all its aspects, pride in our country's traditions, and true patriotism.
COSTS
Enrollment increases are always reflected in the cost of operating a school system. More child- ren require more teachers; more children and more teachers require more space, supplies, equipment and transportation. This is inevitable, but an effort has been made to keep costs as low as possible, consistent with good instruction and good facilities.
We have been able to take advantage of funds available under the National Defense Education Act of 1958. Under Title III of this Act, entitled "Enriching and Strengthening Mathematics, Science and Foreign Languages", and Title V which is "Improving School Guidance Pro- grams", we have obtained considerable equip- ment and material for these areas. These a- mounts and other aid from the Federal and State governments is indicated in the tables at the end of this report. These tables also show the net cost of the schools to the town and the way in which the school dollar was spent in 1962.
The cost of maintenance and repairs has not been excessive because with the exception of the
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Junior High Science - Mrs. Lena M. Waite.
Center School all of our buildings are relatively new. The major project in 1962 was the reshing- ling of the front of the original part of the Center School building.
Excellent custodial service is a major factor in keeping maintenance costs down. The cust- odians help in saving many hundreds of dollars by keeping down heating and electrical costs, making minor repairs and in many other ways.
Another economy has been effected through the cooperation of the Industrial Arts Depart- ment. Many practical projects have been used as instructional material for the boys. A number of needed classroom items have been made by these students. Permanent book shelves, book- cases, bulletin boards, and lecture stands have been made for the various schools.
ENROLLMENT
Our enrollment figures continue to grow. A chart comparing these figures over the last seven years appears at the end of this report. One in- teresting point to note is that in spite of the withdrawal to the parochial school of approxi- mately 165 pupils in Grades 1-5, over the past two and a half years, our total enrollment has not decreased, but rather has increased by 162.
In October, 1962, because of an unanticipated number of move-ins in Grade 2 at the Center School, it was necessary to establish an addition- al second grade classroom. This was done by utilizing the reading room at Huckleberry Hill School for the small special class, and assigning the new second grade to the room formerly used by the special group.
The high school will experience a great in- crease in September, 1963. The June graduating class will be about 100, and the present sixth
grade numbers 226. This means, without allow- ing for any move-ins, a net gain of approxi- mately 126 in the already crowded high school building.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our most urgent need, obviously, is the space which a new Senior High School can provide. The secondary school program has not function- ed as effectively as it should this year because of the crowded conditions existing there. For example, a situation where two hundred students are studying at the same time in the cafeteria is not conducive to concentration. The seventh and eighth grade science program has been limited due to lack of adequate facilities.
As indicated above the space problem will be much more acute next year. Approximately 1150 pupils are expected to be enrolled in Grados 7- 12. It will therefore be impossible to operate on a single session schedule. Various plans were studied in an effort to find a solution which would (a) limit the program of as few pupils as possible, (b) keep increased costs at a minimum, (c) disrupt family schedules as little as possible, and (d) be adaptable for at least two years in the event that additional secondary school space is not available by September, 1964.
After a thorough study of several plans it was decided to adopt a partial double session plan whereby Grades 7 and 8 will be on double session, and Grades 9 through 12, barring un- foreseen problems, will attend school for the same hours as at present.
This plan utilizes the building practically to capacity from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a small group only will be required to attend late afternoon sessions.
High School Physics - Robert C. Cutter.
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As we study the housing needs for the future, it appears that when we have a new Senior High School, there will for a few years be some avail- able space in the present high school building which can be used for the upper elementary grades. This will postpone for a time the need for additional elementary school space.
CONCLUSION
We cannot record our progress over the past year in terms of goods produced or profits on the ledger. Our product is growth and learning and although we do have various means of de- termining pupil achievement, it is difficult to measure our total results. The lives of the boys and girls who attend Lynnfield schools will over the years reflect how well we have fulfilled our obligations. It is our hope that their contribu- tions in both their family and community lives and in their chosen occupations will to some ex- tent, be due to the education provided by you, the citizens of Lynnfield.
I acknowledge gratefully the continued sup- port of the School Committee and the coopera- tion received from the school department staff. I thank all of those in the community who have helped me serve our young people.
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Linwood E. Clarke, Jr.
Although this year's progress has been affec- ted by space limitations, Lynnfield High School has moved forward. Since a large proportion (85% in 1962) of our students go on to higher education, it is imperative that we provide in- tensive preparation for this group, but at the same time meet the needs of that smaller percent- age who wish to enter directly into business or industry.
Our curriculum includes a basic minimum of required subjects and a wide variety of electives so that each student may draw up an individual pattern of studies to meet his particular needs. The experience of past years has shown that
Linwood E. Clarke, Jr
Leonard Nihan
Senior High School Technical Drawing Class - Robert Moffette.
some twelfth grade students can do work at college freshman level, and to enable them to move ahead as rapidly as possible, Advanced Placement courses are offered in several major subject areas.
Several courses were added to our offerings in September. There is a great demand for more students trained in foreign languages, and to give greater opportunity in this field we added Spanish to our curriculum.
A new approach to language learning, endors- ed by the United States Department of Educa- tion, was begun in Grade 7 this year. It is an audio-lingual program, taught entirely in the foreign language and using audio-lingual taped material. This will eventually be carried through the senior high school.
A survey of French Literature is the basis of the work for the French IV seniors. This course is taught entirely in French and is similar to the first year college survey course. Various mem- bers of the French department lecture to this group.
A course called Foundations for Algebra was also added. This was planned primarily for those college preparatory students in Grade 9 not quite ready for Algebra I, and is also used as a basic mathematics course for students who do not expect to continue their education beyond high school.
A course in Note-taking is offered three times a week. This is designed to prepare college prep- aratory students to take lecture notes more easily and effectively.
The problems of college admission are placing an increasingly heavy burden on our Guidance Department. This department has had excellent
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success in placing students in four-year colleges and other institutions of higher learning. Fur- ther details of this work are included in the Guidance Director's report.
As a comparatively young high school, Lynn- field is in the process of seeking accreditation by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Under the rules of this group every member high school must be evalu- ated for purposes of accreditation at least once every ten years. The evaluation takes place over a two-year period and in 1962 we completed the first step of the Self Evaluation. During this process, the staff, working with the administra- tion, developed in written form a definite school philosophy, studied and evaluated the school's physical facilities, the instructional equipment and materials, and the Town's financial support of the school. Each teacher rated himself as to personal qualities, educational background, teach- ing methods, relations with other staff members, and continuing professional advancement.
The second step which will take place in 1963 is the evaluation by a team of visiting educa- tors. This team, including specialists in various areas, will spend three days in Lynnfield, visit- ing and observing all aspects of the High School. They will prepare written reports commending the school and its staff for what they find being done well, and make recommendations as to areas in which they feel the school could be improved. Their vote determines whether or not a school is accredited by the New England Association.
The High School sponsors a wide range of extra-curricular activities, designed to meet the needs of pupils with varying interests.
The athletic program has been successful with a large number of students participating in both interscholastic and intramural sports. Foot- ball, basketball, ice hockey, baseball, track, golf, and tennis are offered for boys; the girls may take part in field hockey, basketball, softball and tennis.
Our debating program has grown rapidly and is becoming known throughout New England for its achievements in interscholastic tourna- ments.
The Mathematics League offers competition to those able students in this area, while the scientifically-minded boys and girls vie at the local Science Fair for an opportunity to compete in state and college sponsored Science Fairs.
The Student Council has been very active and worked with the administration in determining
Typing Class - Dorothy J. Thompson.
many school policies. Lynnfield was host this year to the New England Association of Stu- dent Councils, and our students gained much from this experience.
Among our other extra-curricular programs are the musical organizations, Dramatic Club, the Future Teachers of America, the Future Homemakers of America, French Club, school newspaper and yearbook.
In an effort to integrate more quickly the new staff members when school opened, we conducted an orientation program. This familiarized the new teachers with the special services available and the established policies and practices of the school.
Our greatest handicap this year has been lack of space. We have utilized every available cor- ner of the building, having classes in such areas as the stage, the auditorium, and the library an- nex. The study hall situation has been difficult because the groups in many instances are too large to work satisfactorily in the cafeteria. The space limitations have made many of the classes, especially in Grades 7 and 8 larger than they should be. With the adoption of the partial double session plan for next year, there will be some alleviation of these problems, but others will be created.
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