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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
As in the past it has been our policy to keep our text books in good condition and up-to-date. Because of the large number of books which were needed in the high school in September for the increased enroll- ment including the Dunstable pupils, fewer books were bought in the elementary schools. After a careful study of the social studies books by the principals and teachers, a sixth grade geography book was purchased for all the sixth grade pupils in town. It is now planned to supply them for the lower grades.
Physical examinations were given to all children in grades 1-5-7-11, as well as to all boys and girls participating in high school athletics. Vision and hearing tests, as recommended by the State Department were given in every grade. Polio immunization clinics were held in grades 1 and 2, and flourine treatments in grades 2-5-8.
Our testing program consists of the Metropolitan Readiness Tests given in grades one, the California Test of Mental Maturity given in grade three, and the Iowa Every-Pupil Tests of Basic Skills given to all children in grades three to eight inclusive.
BUILDINGS
This year we completed the painting of the four rooms on the first floor of the Cameron School in pastel shades, and next summer we plan
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to paint the rooms and hallway at the Nabnasset School. The Sargent School was given one coat of exterior paint and the Nabnasset School trim will be painted this year. Along with these planned repairs, many other repairs were made in all the buildings in order to keep them in safe and proper condition. This year we started a long-range program of im- proving the lights in our elementary schools. Because of an appropria- tion of $1,000 at the last annual town meeting, three rooms at the Sargent School were equipped with new lighting facilities. It is hoped that this may be continued this year.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Nineteen of our teachers have taken courses at Colleges and Uni- versities of their choice, where they are working for advanced degrees. One of our principals attended the Elementary Principal Conference at the University of Massachusetts. Our entire staff both, elementary and high school, have been working continuously reviewing books in order that we will have the best texts available for our boys and girls.
On November 10, 1955 all the teachers from Westford, Chelmsford, Tewksbury and Dracut attended a curriculum conference, Better Teach- ing and Better Learning, in the new Westford Academy Building. Teach- ers from grades one through twelve participated in this conference. It was very gratifying to hear so many favorable comments, and to have these confirmed on the written unsigned evaluation sheets which were given all the teachers at the end of the day. There are two letters on file, one from Miss Margaret A. Shea, Supervisor of Elementary Education for the State Department and one from our Commissioner of Education, John J. Desmond, Jr. commending us for a very successful conference.
DRIVER TRAINING
Once again through the courtesy of the Lowell Motor Sales, Inc., we were fortunate to get another new car to be used in our Driver Education course. The purpose of this course is to train our high school boys and girls in the proper driving of an automobile, and is under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Robes. During the past year twenty-one pupils completed the course and received their licenses.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For the seventh consecutive year the Westford Teachers Association through its Scholarship Fund, has given $100.00 to a member of the graduating class. The graduate who received the award in 1955 is now attending Lowell State Teachers College. Other students received scholar- ships from other sources which will be covered in the principal's report.
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GIFTS
The Parent-Teachers Association are forward-looking organizations interested in promoting better understanding of school problems between parents, teachers and children. During the past year they have provided recreational and educational activities and playground equipment.
The trustees of Westford Academy continue their excellent policy of providing prizes at the graduation exercises in June. During the year, under the supervision of Mr. Rennie, testing programs are carried out which are financed by the trustees and we are most grateful for their interest.
The Abbot Worsted Company, Forge Village and C. G. Sargent Sons Corporation, Graniteville remembered the respective schools at Christ- mas. Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Parent, of Graniteville, supplied ice cream to all the Sargent School children at Christmas time.
Again I say a very sincere "thank you" to all who have worked so closely and harmoniously with me this year - School Committee, Build- ing Committee, principals, teachers, secretary, custodians and parents. Together we look forward to a year of continued progress.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. PERRY, Superintendent of Schools
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
GRADE 7
GRADE 8
English 7
English 8
Mathematics 7
Mathematics 8
Social Studies
Social Studies 8
Science 7
Science 8
Industrial Arts 7 (Boys)
Industrial Arts 8 (Boys)
Homemaking 7 (Girls)
Homemaking 8 (Girls)
Physical Education
Physical Education
Music
Music
Art
Art
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
Required Subjects
Required Subjects
English I
Civics
English II World History
Math I
Physical Education
or
Algebra I
Physical Education
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Electives Latin I General Science Junior Business Training Industrial Arts I Mechanical Drawing I Homemaking I Music Art
GRADE 11
Required Subjects English III U. S. History Physical Education
Electives
Algebra II French II Chemistry Applied Chemistry
Stenography I
Bookkeeping II Typewriting II Psychology and Occupations Industrial Arts III Homemaking III Driver Education Music Art
Electives Biology Plane Geometry Math II French I Latin II
Bookkeeping I Typing I
Industrial Arts II Mechanical Drawing II Homemaking II Driver Education
Music Art
GRADE 12
Required Subjects
English IV
Problems of Democracy
Physical Education
Electives
Trigonometry (1/2 year) Solid Geometry (1/2 year)
French III
Physics
Senior Science
Stenography II
Office Practice Business Law
Consumer Education
Industrial Arts IV Homemaking IV Driver Education
Music Art
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EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
YEAR 1955
SCHOOLS
Teachers' Salaries
Academy
$ 59,167.28
Elementary
75,336.46
$134,503.74
Textbooks
Academy
2,399.78
Elementary
1,689.76
4,089.54
Supplies
Academy
2,668.84
Elementary
3,081.57
5,750.41
Other Expense of Instruction
Academy
576.84
Elementary
579.46
1,156.30
Janitors' Salaries
Academy
4,122.46
Elementary
9,883.01
14,005.47
Fuel
Academy
1,931.93
Elementary
3,073.26
5,005.19
Miscellaneous Operation
Academy
Water
218.07
Lights
1,777.15
Janitors' Supplies
217.07
Telephone
217.73
Elementary
Water
119.55
Lights
1,069.36
Janitors' Supplies
827.09
Telephone
356.44
4,802.46
Repairs
Academy
359.39
Elementary
3,799.84
4,159.23
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Furniture & Fixtures Academy Elementary
66.00
66.00
Health
Academy
287.38
Elementary
296.98
584.36
Transportation
Academy
10,052.82
Elementary
10,043.78
20,096.60
Tuition
Academy
399.60
Elementary
434.00
833.60
Other Expense
Academy
391.05
Elementary
102.39
493.44
Emergency
629.83
629.83
General Control
Superintendent's Salary
5,399.88
Superintendent's Expenses
216.31
Clerk's Salary
1,880.00
School Census
100.00
Office Expenses and Telephone
318.68
7,914.87
Outlay
19.04
19.04
Total
$204,110.08
Receipts :
General School Fund
41,632.71
Transportation
14,199.10
Out of Town Tuition
2,028.67
Out of Town Transportation
46.25
Americanization Class
112.50
State Wards
248.86
$ 58,268.09
$ 58,268.09
Net Cost to the Town
$145,822.95
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CORPS OF TEACHERS-1955-1950
Teachers
Subject or Grade
Date of Appointment
WESTFORD ACADEMY
John A. Rennie, A.B., M.A., Principal
(Wesleyan University, Boston University)
Physical Education
Sept. 1955
Elizabeth Boudreau, B.S. (Boston University)
Physical Education
Sept. 1954
Helen Campbell, B.A. (University of New Hampshire)
English, Social Studies Sept. 1955
Sept. 1954
Dorothy Doucette, B.S. Ed. (Framingham Teachers College)
Homemaking
Sept. 1954
Stephen Daisy, A.B. (Boston College)
English, Social Studies
Oct. 1955
Mildred Fahey, B.S.E. (Salem Teachers College)
Commercial
Sept. 1953
Eileen K. Fletcher, A.B. (Tufts College)
Social Studies
Sept. 1948
Marie Giacoppe, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1955
Bette Hook, B.A. (University of Michigan, Michigan State University) Theodore Lapierre, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Social Studies
Sept. 1955
Biology, Chemistry
Sept. 1952
(Plymouth Teachers College, U. of New Hampshire)
Norman Methot, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Industrial Arts
Sept. 1954
Mary Miskell, B.S. (Salem Teachers College)
Commercial
Sept. 1954
Irene Mitchell, B.S. (Lowell Teachers College)
English
Sept. 1954
Richard Nyman, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1954
Mary Quinn, M.Ed. (Regis College)
English, Latin
Sept. 1952
Kenneth Robes, B.S. (Dartmouth College)
Mathematics, Gen. Science
Jan. 1947
Madeline Spaulding, A.B. (Boston University)
English, French
Dec. 1954
Lynwood Stodden, A.B., M.Ed. (Union College)
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1951
Rita Crowley. A.B. (Simmons) English
April 1952
Victor Archambault, B.S. (Rutgers University)
CAMERON SCHOOL
Alice Murphy, M.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College) Mary Fairbanks, (Lowell Teachers College) " 1
Grade 4A
Sept. 1949
Sept. 1955
Doris Nichols, B.Mus. (Boston University) 2 "
Sept. 1955
Eleanor Gomes, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College) "
3A
Sept. 1954
Elizabeth Apostolas, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
"
3B
Sept. 1955
Helene Riley, B.S .- P.A. (Boston University)
Sept. 1955
Lois Shea, B.S.Ed. (Bridgewater Teachers College)
Sept. 1954
Helen Michalides, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
6
Sept. 1951
WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Rita H. Miller, B.S.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College)
Grade 6
Sept. 1952
Florence Morris (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1948
Shirley Oliver, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1940
Kathryn Wilder (Bridgewater Teachers College) "
3
Apr. 1953
Ann Cooney, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1955
Joan Woods, B.S.Ed. (Bridgewater Teachers College)
5
Sept. 1953
SARGENT SCHOOL
Helen Gibbons, B.S.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College)
Grade 6 "
Sept. 1948
Margery Flint (Fitchburg Normal School)
1A
Jan. 1948
Patricia Nordberg (Fitchburg Normal School)
1B
Oct. 1955
Jean Bell (Fitchburg Normal School)
Apr. 1930
Lottie Blodgett (Framingham Normal School) "
3A
Sept. 1916
Martina Harrington, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College) -
3B
Sept. 1954
Beatrice Provost (Lowell Normal School)
Sept. 1952
Lillian G. Wright (Lowell Normal School)
"
5
Sept. 1914
"
1
"
2
4
"
2
"
4
4B
5
NABNASSET SCHOOL
Ruth Wright, Principal (Plymouth Normal School) Grade 1 " Mary D. Murphy, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Normal School) ---- 2
Sept. 1946 Sept. 1948
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
Auguste Broadmeyer, B.Music (Boston University) Sept. 1954
SUPERVISOR OF ART
M. Frances LeBrun, B.S.Ed. (Massachusetts School of Art) Sept. 1955
SCHOOL NURSE
Dorothy A. Healy, R.N. (Framingham Union Hospital) Sept. 1941
SUPERINTENDENT
Peter F. Perry, B.S.E., M.Ed. (Hyannis, Boston University) Sept. 1948
ENROLLMENT-WESTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
October 1, 1955
Grades
Academy
Cameron Frost Nabnasset Sargent Totals
1
26
33
23
38
120
2
31
34
25
35
125
3-A
26
19
3-B
26
35
22
128
4-A
27
4-B
23
25
28
103
5
27
25
41
93
6
33
28
32
93
7
81
81
8
89
89
9
76
76
10
42
42
11
42
42
12
44
44
Totals
374
219
180
48
215
1036
Elementary
662
Academy
374
1036
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
Minors by Age Group
5-7
7-16
Totals
Boys
122
427
549
Girls
117
427
544
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATES
CAMERON SCHOOL
Adrienne Selina Alcorn
Joan M. Labbe
Harriet E. Allen
Michael Thomas Mosscrop
Norbert George Boisvert
James W. Mungovan
Odette Marie Boisvert
Albert Henry Munroe
Harold Eugene Brittain
Brenda Mae Newton
Judith Estalyn Chisholm
Gail A. Pierce
Patricia Elinor Cole
Russell A. Pierce
Alan Fred Dupras
Judith Ann Plummer
Victor Richard Daly
Raymond Rice
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John J. F. Gagnon Paul F. Gerald Ann Haran William B. Hunt
David C. Jehu Douglas R. Johnston Robert William Jones
Edward Robert Rupp Maryalice M. Stapell Edward T. Sullivan John J. Teague Mary Tzikopoulos
Deane Marie Vincent Stanley John Wajda
Carol Ann Walsh
SARGENT SCHOOL
Carlene Marie Abrahamson
Douglas R. Lefebvre
Raymond James Benoit
David F. Marshall
David William Bolton
Donald Roger Maslbas
Clifford N. Brady
Thomas Curley McAvinew
Nance Coffin Daniel Dennis Connell
Robert Lawrence Perkins
Mary Eileen Conrad
Cora Louise Picking
Carolyn Mary Cote
Pauline Mary Reeves
Marcia Elizabeth Regan
Mary Cecelia Denisevich
Leslie Drew
Kenneth Paul Romanowsky
Walter Winfield Dunn
Nedia Lee Salter Paul George Smith
Arlene Marilyn Estes
George Donald Gower, Jr.
Karoline M. Stepinski
Nancy Ruth Hall James Leo Hebb
Constance Anne Sudak John Dennis Sundberg Irene Marie Terenzia
Janet Mary Holmes
Francis Joseph Lamy
Mary Natalie Wasileuskas
Muriel Loretta Leedberg
Claude H. Wright, Jr.
Horace F. Wyman, Jr.
WESTFORD ACADEMY GRADUATES
Rose Olympia Antonelli Anna A. Bobryk
Gabrielle Madeline Brule Marjorie Ann Cantin Richard Francis Carpentier Joyce Winnifred Charlton Juanita Jacqueline Charlton John Thomas Conrad, Jr. Alfred Donat Courchaine Ann Marie Courchaine Terrence Patrick Crickett
Terrance John Kane Robert John Koning Richard Arthur McQuaide
Maude Houston MacQuarrie John Francis McDonnell Audrey Marie Milot Robert Harrison Moore, Jr.
Winifred Anne Mosscrop Ann Moulton
Irene Alice Mulligan David Earle Newton
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Pauline Rita Parent
Yvette Theresa Cote
Richard M. Reynolds
James Andrew Daley, Jr. Ann Elizabeth Dale Betty Ann Denisevich Patricia Anne Donlan Beverly Ann Dumont Jeannette Irene Dureault Robert Joseph Finnila Barbara Jean Hall Judith Ann Hanson
Norman Davis Harkins
Susan Jane Harrington
William Stephen Holmes Beverly Gladys Johnston
Robert Edward Nylund
Geraldine Patricia OBeniski Margaret Mary O'Neill
Carole Ann Popolizio Beverly John Rooks Sandra Salter Regina Ann Socha
Mona Claire St. Onge
Frances Margaret Walsh
Edwin Harry Whitney
Michael Stephen Wojcik
Stephen Douglas Wojcik Raymond Thomas Yarnall
PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
Evelyn Michelson, Pianist
INVOCATION
Rev. John H. Flynn
SALUTATORY ADDRESS-Conquests Through Inventions Edwin Whitney
HONOR ESSAY-Overcoming Physical Handicaps Carole Popolizio
SONG-"No Man is an Island" Arranged by Waring
HONOR ESSAY-Achievements in Medicine and Science Robert Nylund
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT Alfred Courchaine Vice-President of Class of 1955
ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT William Rogers President of Class of 1956
SONG-"Halls of Ivy" Russell-Knight
VALEDICTORY-"He Conquers Who Labors" Susan Harrington
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Mr. Gordon B. Seavey Trustee of Westford Academy Mr. John A. Rennie Principal of Westford Academy
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SCHOLARSHIP-From Westford Teachers' Association
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Clifford J. Courchaine Chairman of School Board
CLASS SONG-"How Soon" Lucas-Owens
BENEDICTION
Rev. John H. Flynn
RECESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
Evelyn Michelson, Pianist
CLASS MOTTO-"He Conquers Who Labors"
CLASS FLOWER-White Rose
CLASS COLORS-Red and White
CLASS MARSHAL-John T. Conrad, Jr.
WINNERS OF PRIZES (Given by the Trustees of Westford Academy)
For excellence in Mathematics and Science Robert Nylund
For excellence in Secretarial Studies Carole Popolizio
For excellence in Social Studies Susan Harrington
For excellence in English Susan Harrington
THE MOST WORTHY REPRESENTATIVES OF WESTFORD ACADEMY
Class of 1955-Terrance Kane
Class of 1956-Evelyn Michelson
Class of 1957-Sandra Weaver
Class of 1958-Elaine Milot
OTHER AWARDS
Bausch and Lomb Science Award Robert Nylund
Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award Beverly Dumont, William Holmes
Balfour Award Patricia Donlon
D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Susan Harrington
D.A.R. American History Award
Patrick Mulligan
Reader's Digest Award
Susan Harrington
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Peter F. Perry
Superintendent of Schools
Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
The following report is for the period July 1, 1955 through December 31, 1955.
The following students were examined as prescribed in the General Laws, Chapter 71:
1. First year students 120
2. Students in the 5th grade 90
3. Students in the 7th grade 80
4. Students in the 11th grade
6. Students new in the Westford Schools. 42
7. Students referred by Teachers.
By examining the 1st, 5th, 7th and 11th grades this year we have established a schedule whereby an evenly balanced appraisal of the child through his school years can be obtained by examination of the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th grades in the following years.
The necessary hearing and visual tests have been performed by Miss Healy; and the Nashoba Board of Health has done the dental survey.
There have been very few accidents to date and only one of a serious nature. No serious injuries have been incurred by any of the students active in athletics; this speaks well of the students and their coaches. During December respiratory infections were responsible for a lot of absentees.
The Health Clinic in the new Westford Academy is well equipped and a credit to the school system. It has been frequently utilized for examinations and treatments.
The school committee, school faculty, student body and their parents have been most cooperative and I extend my sincere thanks. Especial thanks and sincere appreciation is extended to Miss Healy who has so freely and graciously given of her time and performance of many tasks.
Respectfully submitted, MAURICE HUCKINS, JR., M.D.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
Following is the report of the school nurse from January 1 to De- cember 31, 1955:
Nurse-Teacher Conferences 643
Nurse-Pupil Conferences 269
Children recommended for exclusion because of contagious disease, skin infection or pediculosis 2
Tested vision of all children in grades 1 through 12 with Massachusetts Vision Equipment. Number of children referred to physician 70
Tested hearing of all children in grades 1 through 8 with a pure tone audiometer. Number of children referred to physician 32
Assisted school physician with physical examinations in grades 1, 5, 7 and 11 and also students participating in sports.
Mrs. Janet Lorman, Dental Hygienist on the staff of the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, gave fluorine treatments to the children in grades 2, 5 and 8. Notices were sent to parents of children needing dental care.
Poliomyelitis Vaccine was given in May to 185 first and second grade children.
I would like to express my appreciation to you, your teaching staff, and the school physician for the cooperation and assistance I have re- ceived at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. HEALY, R.N.
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REPORT OF PENMANSHIP SUPERVISOR
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
Once again I am pleased to report on the operation of the hand- writing program for the past year.
Your teachers have continued to give us the splendid cooperation that has become traditional in your schools and for the many courtesies extended to me and my personnel I am most grateful.
Our records show at the conclusion of June 1955 that 97% of the papers scored were Excellent or Good. It is reasonable to conclude, there- fore, that 97% of the papers were eminently satisfactory. Only 3% of the papers were rated Fair or unsatisfactory.
During the past school year we graded and diagnosed approximately 6,300 formal and 19,000 informal samples of handwriting for your pupils. A formal test was administered at four teaching-week intervals and a report was furnished each teacher in writing giving a careful diagnosis of the handwriting of each pupil in the room. We supplied the following instructional and motivational materials to your pupils and teachers: teacher outlines and folders, pupil folders, motivation graphs, individual certificates to pupils who qualified, diagnostic charts, handedness tests, term envelopes, seals, etc.
Our primary objective is to teach your students to read and write both cursive handwriting and hand lettering in order that they may have these two tools as efficient aids in school, business, and social corre- spondence. At each grade level we attempt to achieve the standard norm in speed and never lose sight of the fact that the concomitants of neat- ness, accuracy, and attention to detail in doing work are desirable charac- teristics that need to be developed along with technical skill.
Sincerely yours,
W. L. RINEHART, Director
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REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
I hereby submit to you the annual music report.
The music program at the Academy has made excellent strides with- in the past year. In the spring the students presented a Cabaret that was most successful. This past Christmas the high school glee club pre- sented an excellent Christmas Candlelight Service. They have also sung for various town functions. The glee club meets once a week after school. There is also a general music class that meets twice during school.
There is still a lack of music materials in the Academy, but this is slowly being remedied. The music room at the new Academy is well equipped, and the stage has wonderful facilities for presenting programs. With these facilities, and more time and more materials, the high school music program could be brought up to proper standards.
On the junior high level a glee club was organized and they per- formed at the Christmas Candlelight Service. Every junior high student has music once a week during school. The music curriculum in the junior high consists of appreciation, singing, as well as the acquisition of basic music skills.
The elementary schools have presented several programs. Both Frost and Nabnasset Schools presented a Christmas Operetta. Performance, however, is only one of the aims of the elementary music program. The others being, singing, listening, creative activity, and rhythmic activity.
It is hoped that a record library can be started this year. Music ap- preciation is a basic part of the elementary curriculum, and records are the best way of accomplishing this aim.
I would like to express my appreciation to those who have cooperated with me in making the music program a successful one.
Respectfully submitted,
AUGUSTE BROADMEYER, Music Supervisor.
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REPORT OF PRINCIPAL OF WESTFORD ACADEMY
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools
Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
Nineteen hundred and fifty-five is a memorable year for public edu- cation in the Town of Westford. The completion of the new Westford Academy is the first major change in school housing since the erection of the Nabnasset School in 1922.
On June 15, 1955, fifty members of the class of 1955, the largest class ever to graduate from Westford Academy, received their diplomas on the platform in front of the old Academy building. This was the fifty-sixth class to graduate from this building since its erection in 1898.
The Trustees of Westford Academy represented by Mr. Gordon Seavey presented the following graduation awards:
For excellence in Mathematics and Science-Robert Edward Nylund For excellence in Secretarial Science-Carole Ann Popolizio
For excellence in Social Studies-Susan Jane Harrington For excellence in English-Susan Jane Harrington The Most Worthy Representatives of Westford Academy: Class of 1955-Terrance John Kane Class of 1956-Evelyn Michelson Class of 1957-Sandra Weaver Class of 1958-Elaine Milot
Other awards were presented by the Academy principal: Bausch and Lomb Science Award-Robert Edward Nylund Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Awards-Beverly Dumont William Holmes D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award-Susan Jane Harrington D.A.R. American History Award-Patrick Mulligan Reader's Digest Award-Susan Jane Harrington Balfour Award-Patricia Anne Donlan
The Westford Teachers Association Scholarship, a scholarship given to the most eligible senior embarking on a teacher training program was awarded to Miss Mona St. Onge, who is now a freshman at Lowell State Teachers College.
This graduating class has eighteen of its members now enrolled in schools and colleges; four boys are in the service; and the remainder are employed principally in the clerical and stenographic fields.
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At the close of the school year, teachers and pupils worked together in transferring all the books and equipment to the new building.
After a delay due to the polio epidemic, the fall term began at the new high school on September 19, 1955 with a total of 374 students, divided as follows:
Seventh grade 81
Eighth grade 89
Ninth grade 76
Tenth grade 42
Eleventh grade 42
Twelfth grade
44
Twenty-eight of the above were tuition students from the town of Dunstable.
The opening of the school also saw a number of educationally valu- able improvements in our high school program. For purposes of brevity I will list them below.
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