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OTHER REPORTS
Your attention is called to the reports of the Superintendent and other reports included herewith, as a part of the report of the School Committee.
In conclusion, we wish to thank all those who have worked and cooperated with us for the benefit of our children.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMAN E. DAY, Chairman RICHARD S. EMMET, Jr., Secretary CLIFFORD J. COURCHAINE
EDWARD N. LAMSON
NICHOLAS SUDAK ARTHUR A. ABBOOD
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DID YOU KNOW
1. That we transport 726 pupils to our schools ?
2. That the daily cost of transportation in 1956 was about $185.00 ?
3. That the State Law requires that every child living two miles or more from school must be transported ?
4. That the Town is not reimbursed for transporting children less than one and one-half miles ?
5. That the State reimbursed the Town $16,307.44 for school trans- portation in 1956 ?
6. That State reimbursement for school aid in addition to transporta- tion amounted to $51,695.21 ?
7. That we have 63 tuition students from Dunstable and Pepperell ?
8. That the Towns of Dunstable and Pepperell will pay the Town of Westford tuition charges of approximately $10,485.00 in 1957?
9. That we expect about 73 tuition students from Dunstable and Pep- perell in 1957?
10. That the Westford P.T.A. presented $100 scholarship to a member of the graduating class of 1956?
11. That the Westford Teachers' Association presented a $100 scholar- ship ?
12. That the Driver Education program will train about 45 pupils during the present year ?
13. That we had 22 teachers taking advanced courses at Colleges and Universities of their choice ?
14. That all children in grades 1 through 12 were tested with the Mass- achusetts Vision Equipment ?
15. That all children in grades 1 through 12 had their hearing tested with a pure tone audiometer ?
16. That most of the school children have received two inoculations of Polio vaccine ?
17. That the only reason for "No School" signals is dangerous driving conditions and any extreme emergencies ?
18. That in 1954-55 we had 52 children whose parents worked on Gov- ernment properties ?
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Westford School Committee:
Gentlemen:
It is a pleasure to present my ninth annual report of the schools in Westford. Included are the reports of the High School Principal, school physician, the nurse and supervisors, together with the usual tables and statistical data.
"The program of our schools should contribute to an improved daily life for every boy and girl. In order to effectively profit from their ed- ucation and realize their own abilities, pupils must master the funda- mental tools of learning, acquire good health habits, have intellectual and aesthetic interests and develop loyalties that will enable them to discharge their civic duties and responsibilities in a democratic civiliza- tion. It is the responsibility of the schools to develop intelligent and in- formed individuals, who are thoroughly aware of the advantages of an American way of life and are ready to make whatever sacrifices are necessary for its preservation."
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
Mrs. Thelma Lifland, a graduate of Brooklyn College in 1956 was elected to teach the third grade at Sargent School in place of Miss Har- rington who went to Falmouth, Mass.
The sixth grade at Sargent School was divided into two separate units, and Miss Catherine McBreen a graduate of Fitchburg State Teachers College was elected to teach one of these classes.
Henry J. Leyland, a graduate of Merrimack College, was elected to teach the fifth grade at the Frost School in place of Mrs. Joan Woods who resigned.
Miss Joan E. Cox, a graduate of Merrimack College was elected to teach grade one at Nabnassett School.
Mrs. Ruth Pelletier, a graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers Col- lege with one year's teaching experience in Wrentham, was elected to teach grade two at Cameron School, replacing Miss Doris Nichols, who resigned to be married.
Mr. Thomas Ryan, graduate of Lowell State Teachers College was elected to teach grade five at Cameron School, replacing Miss Lois Shea, who resigned to be married.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ahonen, a graduate of Boston College and Lowell State Teachers College was elected to teach grade six at Cameron School, replacing Miss Helen Michalides who is presently teaching in Lowell.
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There were five resignations at the Academy and the following teachers were elected to fill the positions:
Mr. Robert Sullivan, a graduate of Fitchburg State Teachers Col- lege, to teach Industrial Arts in place of Mr. Norman Methot.
Mr. Frank Finnerty, a graduate of Merrimack College with two years experience, to teach Social Studies in place of Mrs. Eileen Fletcher who resigned.
Mr. William A. Farrell, a graduate of Lowell State Teachers Col- lege, to teach English and Social Studies in place of Mr. Stephen Daisy who resigned.
Mr. Louis Stroumbos, a graduate of Purdue University, to teach Mathematics and Science in place of Mr. Lynwood Stodden, who re- signed to accept a principalship in the western part of the State.
Mrs. B. Carolyn Blaisdell, a graduate of Lowell State Teachers Col- lege, to be Music Supervisor in place of Miss Auguste Broadmeyer who resigned.
Additional new members of the faculty at the Academy include:
Mr. Robert MacDonald, a graduate of Boston University and Lowell State Teachers College, who was elected to teach English and Science.
Mr. Charles D. Foley, a graduate of Holy Cross, elected to teach History and Civics.
Mr. Harold J. Ready, a graduate of Holy Cross, elected to teach Junior High Mathematics.
Miss Beatrice M. Higgins, a graduate of Bridgewater State Teach- ers College and Boston University, with four years experience in the Perkins School, elected to teach Remedial Reading.
Miss Mary J. Kenney, a graduate of Emmanuel College and Boston Teachers College, elected to teach the Special Class.
Mr. John M. Gordon, a graduate of University of Massachusetts and Springfield College, M.Ed., was elected as Guidance Director, and as- sumed his new duties January 1, 1957.
While the academic teachers work chiefly with the learning of the curricula, the primary job of the Guidance Department is to teach the student about himself. The main tool of this service is the interview in which the counselor and the student discuss and evaluate the student's interests, abilities, and achievements in order to aid the student in mak- ing educational and vocational choices. Other duties handled by the Di- rector are, the supervision of the testing program, the gathering and disseminating of occupational information, the planning and carrying out of the placement service and follow-up surveys.
As of January 1, 1957, Miss Dorothy Healy became the School Nurse, under the supervision of the School Department, and her office is in the Academy. She will continue to do part time work for the Board of Health.
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THE NEW ACADEMY
Last June we completed the first year in the new Academy and al- ready we are beginning to reap the advantages of an enlarged curricu- lum, with extra teachers to handle the increased enrollment.
The value of having an Industrial Arts course cannot be over- estimated. There is no doubt that courses of this type tend to hold a boy's interest and therefore help to keep him in school longer. An excel- lent gymnasium with adequate shower and locker facilities is a prime requisite in a modern school. Attendance at basketball games has in- creased tremendously and enthusiasm and school spirit are fine to wit- ness. A good stage with lighting facilities and other equipment is cer- tainly a big asset to the dramatics department.
The hot lunch program is one of the many good features of the new Academy and over four-hundred students take advantage of the excel- lent meals provided under the direction of the dietician, Mrs. Dorothy Doucette. Her capable co-workers in the cafeteria include Mrs. Agnes Scott, Mrs. Ruth Newton, Mrs. Jean Chisholm and Mrs. Vera Szylvian. Mrs. Doucette heads the Home Economics Department which is a valu- able and rewarding part of the curriculum.
We are again accepting the students from Dunstable, in grades seven through twelve in September 1957. This will probably be the last year these students can be accommodated.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
According to Westford School Committee regulations a child must be five years and ten months on or before September 1 of the school year when he applies for enrollment in Grade I; and at the time of ap- plication he shall furnish a properly accredited birth or baptismal cer- tificate as proof of such claim of age.
READING
Here in Westford we feel the teaching of reading is best carried out not by the straight phonetic approach nor by the word recognition ap- proach, but by a well-rounded program including both methods. We have in our readers one of the most modern tools for teaching reading. Our books are attractive and are written at the child's level of experience. Children are taught to unlock words through pictures, the meaning of the words, the context, and the general form of the words. We are using scientifically prepared books in grades one through six published by Scott, Foresman & Co.
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In October Miss Mary Jane Jack, reading consultant for this firm, interviewed several of our new teachers on reading procedures, and held a general meeting for all teachers at the close of school. We expect an- other visit from Miss Jack the latter part of January, when she will continue her development of the reading program.
The teaching of reading is without doubt the most important un- dertaking in the first grade requiring tremendous perseverance and patience on the part of the teacher and pupil. Actually the process of learning to read never stops, since we all endeavor to extend our own vocabulary, to improve our own reading habits, and to derive lasting pleasure and stimulation from the reading of good books. Parents may not realize how important a part they can play in the development of their children's reading skills. The parent who reads daily to his chil- dren (from the age of two on) who encourages them to read aloud when they are able, who takes a definite interest in promoting pleasure in reading by having plenty of attractive reading material around, and who encourages questions and discussions from them, that parent will have helped immeasurably in providing his children with what we call reading readiness.
We do have children who for many reasons need special individual attention beyond the help the regular teacher can give. It is very im- portant that these children be given help as soon as possible or they will accomplish little in the subject matter of the upper grades. It is for this reason that Miss Beatrice Higgins was elected as a remedial read- ing teacher, to go from school to school and meet with these children as often as possible. It is gratifying to get excellent reports from teachers and principals on the fine work being done by Miss Higgins, and to know the pupils are progressing rapidly with the extra help.
Under a state law, towns having five or more retarded children are required to have a special class for them, and this year Miss Kenney is teaching a class in Westford. In practice we try to let the parents see how their children would benefit from such a class; for each youngster can get a great deal more individual help from such a teacher than in a regular classroom.
BUILDINGS
The long range planning program of keeping all buildings in good repair is being continued, and this year at Nabnassett, as planned, the interior of the building and the outside trim was painted. This year we plan to paint the interior of Sargent School. Last year the lighting fa- cilities at Sargent were completed. We are including $1200 to improve our lighting in the elementary schools. Minor repairs have been made in all buildings as the need arose.
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DRIVER EDUCATION
Through the courtesy of Wright & Berndt, Inc., of Littleton, Mass., we have a new 1956 eight cylinder, four-door Ford sedan for students taking the Driver-Education course, with three instructors in charge: Mr. Kenneth Robes, Mr. Louis Stroumbos, and Mr. Harold Ready. The state law requires the course shall consist of thirty classroom hours, and a minimum of six hours of driving and six hours as observer in the car when other students are at the wheel.
We recognize the fact that most of our students will drive a car, and our specific aim is to train them to be SAFER drivers, a definite necessity if we are to help cut down the grim and frightening number of accidents on the highway today. While this is a comparatively new course throughout the state, we feel that students are giving good re- ports of themselves. By the end of June approximately forty-five stu- dents will have completed the Driver Education Course.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GIFTS
I am happy to report that for the eighth consecutive year the West- ford Teachers Association gave a $100 scholarship to a member of the graduating class, who is now attending school in Boston. The Westford Academy P.T.A. scholarship was awarded to a member of the graduat- ing class, who is now at Lowell Teachers College.
The Parent Teacher Associations are actively engaged in promoting good relationships between parents and teachers. Their efforts in pro- viding recreational activities and equipment is a continual source of gratification to us.
Many of the excellent prizes given at graduation are provided by the trustees of Westford Academy, who also finance the testing pro- grams given under the supervision of Mr. John Rennie.
C. G. Sargents Sons Corporation and the Abbot Worsted Company remembered the children of their respective communities at Christmas.
May I express my appreciation of the cooperation and good will of all with whom I have had contact during the year: the School Commit- tee and the Building Committee; all faculty members, the custodians of buildings, the secretary of the school department, the highway depart- ment, the Parent Teachers Associations and the press. My grateful thanks to you all.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. PERRY, Superintendent of Schools.
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PROGRAM OF STUDIES
GRADE 7
English 7 Mathematics 7 Social Studies Science 7 Industrial Arts 7 (Boys) Homemaking 7 (Girls) Physical Education Music Art
GRADE 9 Required Subjects
English I
Civics
Math I, or
Algebra I
Physical Education Electives Latin I General Science Junior Business Training Industrial Arts I Mechanical Drawing I Homemaking I
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
GRADE 8 English 8 Mathematics 8
Social Studies 8 Science 8 Industrial Arts 8 (Boys) Homemaking 8 (Girls) Physical Education
Music Art
GRADE 10
Required Subjects
English II
World History
Physical Education
Electives
Biology
Plane Geometry
Math II
French I
Latin II
Bookkeeping I Typing I
Industrial Arts II
Mechanical Drawing II
Homemaking II
Driver Education
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
Industrial Arts IV
Homemaking IV Driver Education
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EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
1954
1955
1956
TEACHERS' SALARIES
Academy
$ 36,747.96
$ 59,167.28
$ 78,933.43
Elementary
70,356.35
75,336.46
89,051.27
TEXTBOOKS
Academy
1,575.59
2,399.78
4,042.80
Elementary
1,375.42
1,689.76
1,696.47
SUPPLIES
Academy
1,518.91
2,668.84
3,131.68
Elementary
2,783.40
3,081.57
3,463.09
OTHER EXPENSE OF INSTRUCTION
Academy
558.36
576.84
1,496.84
Elementary
501.74
579.46
163.87
JANITORS' SALARIES
Academy
3,030.04
4,122.46
7,924.96
Elementary
9,210.04
9,883.01
10,229.02
FUEL
Academy
1,155.32
1,931.93
5,222.58
Elementary
2,895.88
3,073.26
3,934.97
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATION
Academy: Water
183.51
218.07
246.37
Lights
348.86
1,777.15
5,084.37
Janitors' Supplies
201.21
217.07
1,586.97
Telephone
141.56
217.73
234.90
Elementary: Water
144.45
119.55
155.57
Lights
785.42
1,069.36
1,237.78
Janitors' Supplies
1,035.11
827.09
928.87
Telephone
305.52
356.44
374.47
REPAIRS
Academy
337.31
359.39
1,460.81
Elementary
3,579.05
3,799.84
3,026.67
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
Academy
610.75
Elementary
66.00
1,370.67
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HEALTH
Academy
251.57
287.38
403.47
Elementary
319.78
296.98
250.00
TRANSPORTATION
Academy
9,329.99
10,052.82
13,241.67
Elementary
9,299.61
10,043.78
13,241.62
TUITION
Academy
283.05
399.60
254.10
Elementary
496.00
434.00
685.50
OTHER EXPENSE
Academy
358.71
391.05
474.66
Elementary
138.92
102.39
22.00
EMERGENCY
402.94
629.83
295.50
GENERAL CONTROL
7,372.76
7,914.87
8,510.24
OUTLAY
19.04
4,279.98
TOTALS
$167,640.31
$204,110.08
$266,657.17
LIGHTING
1,000.00
1,199.75
OLD ACADEMY
3,900.00
TOTAL
$167,640.31
$205,110.08
$271,756.92
RECEIPTS:
General School Fund
34,445.21
41,632.71
51,695.21
Transportation
10,159.45
14,199.10
16,307.44
Out of Town Tuition
2,028.67
15,000.00
Out of Town Transportation
46.25
243.75
Americanization Class
131.25
112.50
State Wards
907.14
248.86
200.00
$ 45,643.05
$ 58,268.09
$ 83,446.40
NET COST TO TOWN $121,997.26 $146,841.99
$188,310.52
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CAFETERIA 1956
January 1, 1956
-$297.48
Receipts-Jan. 1, 1956 - Dec. 31, 1956
$ 23,297.53
Reimbursements due from State and Federal Funds
2,700.83
$ 25,998.36
Expenditures-Jan. 1, 1956 - Dec. 31, 1956
(Plus deficit Jan. 1, 1956)
24,375.27
Balance Jan. 1, 1957 $ 1,623.09
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ATHLETIC FUND
Receipts:
Balance Jan. 1, 1956 $ 27.28
Town of Westford
1,500.00
Basketball Games
1,447.65
Football Games
375.97
Miscellaneous
32.00
TOTAL
$3,382.90
Expenditures:
Athletic supplies, (Equipment, cleanings, etc.) $2,295.55
Referees, custodians, Police, etc. 1,086.69
TOTAL $3,382.24
Balance Jan. 1, 1957 $ .66
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CORPS OF TEACHERS-1956-1957
Teachers
Subject or Grade Date of Appointment.
WESTFORD ACADEMY
John A. Rennie, A.B., M.A., Principal
April 1952
(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
Sept. 1955
Rita Crowley, A.B. (Simmons) English
Sept. 1954
Dorothy Doucette, B.S.Ed. (Framingham Teachers College)
Homemaking
Sept. 1954
William Farrell, B.S.E. (Lowell Teachers College)
Social Studies, English
Sept. 1956
Frank Finnerty, A.B. (Merrimack College)
Social Studies
Sept. 1956
Charles Foley, Jr., B.S. (Holy Cross College)
Social Studies
Sept. 1956
Mildred Gagnon, B.S.E. (Salem Teachers College)
Business Education
Sept. 1953
John Gordon, B.S., M.Ed., (University of Mass., Springfield College) Bette Hook, B.A. (University of Michigan, Michigan State University) ____ Social Studies
Sept. 1955
Marie Giacoppe, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Science
Sept. 1955
Theodore Lapierre, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1952
(Plymouth Teachers College, University of New Hampshire)
Robert MacDonald, B.S.B. (Boston Univ., Lowell Teachers College)
English, Math., Science
Sept. 1956
Mary Miskell, B.S. (Salem Teachers College)
Business Education
Sept. 1954
Irene Mitchell, B.S. (Lowell Teachers College)
English
Sept. 1954
Richard Nyman, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Mathematics, Science
Sept. 1955
Mary Quinn, M.Ed. (Regis College)
English, Latin
Sept. 1952
Harold Ready, B.S. (Boston University, C.B.A.)
Mathematics
Sept. 1956
Kenneth Robes, B.S. (Dartmouth College)
Mathematics, Science
Jan. 1947
Madeline Spaulding, A.B. (Boston University)
English, French
Dec. 1954
Louis Stroumbos, B.S. (Purdue University)
Science, Mathematics
Sept. 1956
Robert Sullivan, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Industrial Arts
Sept. 1956
Victor Archambault, B.S. (Rutgers University)
Guidance Director
Jan. 1957
CAMERON SCHOOL
Alice Murphy, M.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College)
Grade 4A
Sept. 1949
Mary Fairbanks (Lowell Teachers College) -
"
1
Ruth Pelletier, B.S.Ed. (Bridgewater Teachers College)
"
Sept. 1954
Eleanor Gomes, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College) 3 Helene Riley, B.S .- P.A. (Boston University) " --
4B
Sept. 1955
Elizabeth Apostolos, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
"
5A
Thomas Ryan, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
" 5B
Elizabeth Ahonen, B.S. (Boston College)
"
6
Sept. 1956
WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Rita Miller, B.S.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College)
Grade 6
Sept. 1952
Florence Morris (Lowell Teachers College)
"
2
Sept. 1940
Shirley Oliver, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
"
3
Apr. 1953
Ann. Cooney, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1955
Henry Leyland, A.B. (Merrimack College) "
Sept. 1956
SARGENT SCHOOL
Helen Gibbons, B.S.Ed., Principal (Lowell Teachers College
Grade 6A
Sept. 1948
=
1
Jan. 1948
Jean Bell (Fitchburg Teachers College)
Apr. 1930
Lottie Blodgett (Framingham Teachers College) 3A "
Sept. 1916
Thelma Lifland, B.A. (Brooklyn College)
"
3B
Sept. 1956
Beatrice Provost (Lowell Teachers College)
4A
Sept. 1952
Patricia Nordberg (Fitchburg Teachers College)
4B
Oct. 1955
Lillian Wright (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1914
Catherine McBreen, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
6B
Sept. 1956
--
"
1
Sept. 1948
Kathryn Wilder (Bridgewater Teachers College)
"
4
5
Margery Flint (Fitchburg Teachers College)
"
2
"
--
---------
"
5
--
Sept. 1955
2
Sept. 1956
Sept. 1955
Sept. 1956
"
NABNASSETT SCHOOL
Ruth Wright, Principal (Plymouth Teachers College) Grade 2 . 1
Sept. 1946
Joan E. Cox, A.B. (Merrimack College)
Sept. 1956
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
B. Carolyn Blaisdell, B.S.E. (Lowell Teachers College) Sept. 1956
SUPERVISOR OF ART
M. Frances Ward, B.S.Ed. (Massachusetts School of Art) Sept. 1955
SCHOOL NURSE
Dorothy A. Healy, R.N. (Framingham Union Hospital) Sept. 1941
SPECIAL TEACHERS
Beatrice Higgins, M.Ed. (Bridgewater Teachers College, Boston Univ.) ---- Mary J. Kenney, M.Ed. (Emmanuel College, Boston Teachers College).
Sept. 1956
Sept. 1956
SUPERINTENDENT
Peter F. Perry, B.S.E., M.Ed. (Hyannis Teachers College, Boston Univ.) ..
Sept. 1948
ENROLLMENT-WESTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS October 1, 1956
Grades
Academy Cameron Frost Nabnassett Sargent Totals
1
21
30
27
27
105
2
23
25
27
34
109
3A
33
33
30
96
3B
29
29
4A
30
33
21
84
4B
31
21
52
5A
24
27
25
76
5B
25
25
6
27
25
22
74
7
109
109
8
100
100
9
96
96
10
73
73
11
43
43
12
37
37
PG
3
3
Sp. Class.
5
5
Totals
466
214
173
54
231
1138
The following pupils from Dunstable and Tyngsboro are already listed in the above table. Their distribution is as follows:
Grade
Dunstable
Tyngsboro
5
1
7
18
8
14
9
10
3
10
8
1
11
2
1
12
1
TOTALS
53
6
Westford pupils attending Acton schools are as follows:
High School
2
Elementary
4
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
Minors by Age Group
5-7
7-16
Totals
Boys
125
464
589
Girls
115
465
580
159
WESTFORD ACADEMY GRADUATES
Patricia Ann Alton
Ruth Miriam Johnson
Robert Edward Athorn
Anne Virginia Kelly
Claire Marie Benoit
Carol Ann Lamb
Meredyth Idella Blanchard
Kathleen Marie Lamb
Frederick Bohenko
Alice Marie Cantara
Ronald La Vie William Dillon McCuin, Jr.
Jean Marie Chamberlain
Philip Noel McLenna
Alice Virginia Chandonait
Patrick Bernard Mulligan
Patricia Ann Clough
Evelyn Michelson
Robert Edward Conrad
Sandra Joy Olson
Pauline Mary Jane Cote
Carol Marie Patenaude
Patricia Ann Darrah
Roberta Joyce Paul
Vivian Pearl Day
Daniel Philip Provost
Eleanor Dennechuk
James Edward Regan
Douglas Lee Deware
Jennie Wilhelmina Richards
James Arthur DeWolfe
William Gerald Rogers
Joyce Jean Dumont
Patricia Louise Smith
Diane Baron Haberman
Leon St. Hilaire
Donald Richard Hildreth
Douglas Clement Sundberg
Dorothy Winifred Hosmer
Robert Joseph Johnson
Michael James Terenzio Patricia Mary Thomson
Shirley Ann Woodard
PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar Christine Kennedy, Pianist
INVOCATION
Rev. Donald W. Rowley
SALUTATORY ADDRESS-Truth Through Education Jennie Richards
HONOR ESSAY-Truth In The American Home Alice Chandonait
SONG-"Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor" Arranged by Waring
HONOR ESSAY-Truth Through Integration Jean Chamberlain
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT William Rogers President of Class of 1956
ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT Judith Wright President of Class of 1957
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SONG-"Battle Hymn of the Republic" Ringwald Christine Kennedy and Mrs. Chester Spaulding, Pianists
VALEDICTORY-Truth Through the United Nations Evelyn Michelson
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mr. Edward M. Abbot Trustee of Westford Academy
Mr. John A. Rennie Principal of Westford Academy
SCHOLARSHIPS
From Westford Teachers' Association Jean Chamberlain
From Westford Academy P.T.A. Jennie Richards Presented by Peter F. Perry, Superintendent of Schools
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Norman E. Day Chairman of School Board
CLASS SONG-"Look Homeward, Angel" Gold
BENEDICTION
Rev. Donald W. Rowley
RECESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
Christine Kennedy, Pianist
CLASS MOTTO-"Truth Shall Conquer""
CLASS COLORS-Blue and White
CLASS FLOWER-American Beauty Rose
CLASS MARSHAL-Robert Johnson
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