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A member is charged with the task of maintaining an equal and reasonable balance between desirable educational practices and the ability of the community to meet the costs. Your school committee has diligently studied each new project and reviewed existing policies with the objective of providing this community with a sound educational program at a cost which the citizens can afford. Traditionally, the citizens of Wilbraham have sup- ported the school committee and the advancement of the school
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Wilbraham Academy Photo
Headmaster W. Gray Mattern, Jr., addressing some of the student body at Wilbraham Academy.
Part of the many active troops of Girl Scouts and Brownies, sponsored by the United Church.
Photo by R. D. Flint
Photo by W. Fillmore
The Wilbraham Public Library is a popular spot for many of our youngsters.
Boy Scouts of Troop 359 which is sponsored by the Men's Club of St. Cecelia's Church.
Photo by Robert J. Clark
program. We believe that in the year 1961, substantial growth and improvement has been achieved in your schools.
The cost of operation, despite continual inflationary rises in the cost of goods and services, and despite an almost unbelievable increase in pupil enrollment, has been held to a reasonable figure - one that the citizens are willing and able to pay.
Faced with an ever-increasing pupil enrollment and a more exacting educational program, the necessity for assigning pupils to schools outside their neighborhood area becomes apparent. After study of the problem, the committee voted the following policy on districting of pupils:
"The policy of the Wilbraham School Committee shall be to utilize economically the school facilities in such a manner as to provide the best possible educational opportunity for the pupils of the community. In the districting of pupils between schools, the educational program and its advancement shall be of prime importance. As with the development of all educational pro- grams and the applications of policy, the committee shall con- sider operating costs, pupil dislocation, public reaction, and staff recommendations.'
With this policy established, the committee, in September of this year, transferred all sixth grade pupils to the Memorial School and developed long range plans to schedule multiple grades in each building so that ability grouping of students will be economically possible. Whenever more than one classroom of pupils at a grade level is located in one building, it is possible to group the pupils on an ability basis, offer an enriched and accelerated program, and concentrate specialized instruction where it can be most effective: conversational French, advanced science and mathematics are being offered in the sixth grades at Memorial School this year. This would have been a most expen- sive program if the pupils had been assigned to three buildings. No additional transportation costs have resulted from redistrict- ing pupils to promote ability grouping and improved instructional programing.
A major problem facing the school committee is the rapidly expanding pupil enrollment. In order to maintain a desirable teacher pupil ratio, additional classrooms at the rate of approxi- mately four a year are needed. The Pines School addition - twelve classrooms and auxiliary facilities being completed for the September, 1962 opening of school - will provide a total of sixty two classrooms, located at the Memorial, Stony Hill, Pines,
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and Springfield Street Schools, to house pupils in grades one through eight. The sobering fact is, that despite an unprece- dented record of new school building in this community over the past thirteen years and the dedicated efforts of the citizens to provide modern school facilities, the task is not completed. Based on the 1961 census figures, an actual head count of children living in Wilbraham on October 1st, the growth in pupil population is accelerating rather than leveling off; and by September, 1965, additional classrooms will be needed if we are to avoid double sessions or some other unsatisfactory educational arrangement. On November 21st, members of the school committee met with the Board of Selectmen and presented a report on enrollment projections and classroom needs. If new classrooms are to be ready for September, 1965, three years are needed to survey and determine accurately the needs and location of the facility, plan the building, and construct and equip it.
The Memorial School addition has resulted in the development of a highly satisfactory and very efficient utilization of the cafe- teria. The kitchen expansion, work and storage areas, and double feeding lines have, through a reduction in feeding time usage of the cafeteria, made it possible to schedule academic classes in this large room.
The increased enrollment has required additional personnel in order to maintain the present level of education. In September, 1961, Mr. Robert Garvey was appointed as Science Coordinator for the Wilbraham Schools. His work consists of developing and implementing an organized program of science for grades one through eight. This is accomplished by presenting demonstration lessons and experiments and serving as a resource consultant for the classroom teachers. A part of the new emphasis on science has been a team teaching approach, where several of the staff have developed highly specialized lessons which are presented to sev- eral classes or grade groups. End use of preparation time required for a more detailed lesson is maximized through additional usage of the material.
In an effort to reach a greater number of pupils and to develop participants rather than spectators, the committee has established a strong intra mural athletic program in the junior high grades, replacing the previous inter scholastic athletic program. For the same dollar expenditure in supervision and supplies, some two hundred and fifty pupils can participate in an intra mural basket-
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ball, baseball or soccer league, where formerly thirty pupils were involved. The intra mural program provides an opportunity not only for the talented athlete, but for all students to enjoy and derive benefits from competitive sports.
In addition to developing and revising policies and standards for the operation of the educational program, the school commit- tee must insure a business-like operation and an efficient use of educational funds. The annual school budget, a detailed estimate of the costs of all supplies and services, is a major means of deter- mining and controlling the educational program. By state law, the school committee is charged with the authority and respon- sibility of developing and adopting an adequate school budget for presentation to the citizens at Town Meeting. This, it has done. The 1962 school budget is the result of many months of careful study and evaluation and is, we believe, a reasonable cost for the education of the pupils of this community.
In order to remain competitive with area communities, and to continue to attract and hold outstanding teachers, the committee has voted to increase the salary schedule by $200, and establish the minimum salary at $4,500, effective September 1, 1962.
Dr. Gordon C. Mckay teaching tennis - a service he has given for many years.
Photo by H. Bogue
Additional teachers will be added to the staff with the opening of the Pines School addition, thus relieving the present over- crowded classrooms.
Operating costs, other than salaries, are developed from experi- ence and reflect the increase in number of pupils and the inflation- ary factors that have constantly raised the cost of doing business. Throughout the past five years, the Wilbraham Public Schools have continued to offer an above average educational program in a fluid and expanding situation, at a per pupil cost that com- pares favorably with state averages.
In 1961 and in planning for 1962, the school committee has worked to develop and improve the Wilbraham Public Schools. We believe that the program being offered here is educationally sound and represents the desires of the community. We shall continue to analyze and question each area of activity in an effort to maintain the educational and financial efficiency in our schools. We wish to express our appreciation to the school staff for its dedicated hard work and continuous efforts to improve this sys- tem. We believe that the schools have earned, and will continue to merit, the support of the citizens of Wilbraham.
MR. MATTHEW GOZDOWSKI, Chairman
MR. HARRY DABAGIAN
MRS. BYRON MUSSELMAN
MR. ALEXANDER W. MARCO
MRS. MANSFIELD WILLIAMS
SCHOOL STATISTICS Enrollment
The enrollment of pupils by grade as of October 1, 1961 is shown below:
Grade
1
2
3
1
5
6
7
8
Spec. Total
Springfield St.
22
32
27
81
Stony Hill
90
99
129
142
124
584
Memorial
24
27
141
149
138
17
496
Pines
50
29
28
33
32
172
186
187
184
175
156
141
149
138
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1333
Census Report and Comparison October 1, 1961
Year to
Year Born
Enter School
1961
1960
1959
1958
1957
1955
1961
186
170
159
144
128
1956
1962
179
175
156
156
134
1957
1963
163
157
154
137
90*
1958
1964
185
162
139
89*
1959
1965
145
127
84*
1960
1966
152
112%
1961
1967
89*
* 9/12 of year recorded
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Children in School Census and Their Distribution October 1, 1961 Five Year Period 1956-1961
5-7 Years
Total
Boys
195
7-16 Years 815
1010
Girls
166
708
874
Total
361
1523
1884
Distribution
In Public Schools
214
1386
1600
In Vocational Schools
6
6
In Private Schools
17
126
143
Not enrolled in any school
130
5
135
361
1523
1884
Total, Oct. 1, 1960
463
1332
1795
Number of Pupils in Elementary Schools by Grades Five Year Period 1956-1961
As of October of Each Year
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 90
9
Spec.
Total
1956
122
131
129
148
116
102
94
80
17
1029
1957
132
122
126
130
148
112
105
91
100
13
1079
1958
148
136
126
126
133
147
122
104
92
19 1153
1959
172
162
140
123
143
133
170
101
*
23
1167
1960
186
185
167
151
129
136
148
157
23
1282
1961
186
187
184
175
156
141
149
138
*
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1333
* Grade 9 now at Minnechaug High School
BUDGET ESTIMATE 1962
Expense of School Committee
$240.00
Superintendent's Salary
9,750.00
Business Office Expense
9,839.00
Supervisors' Salaries
21,289.00
Principals' Salaries
20,335.00
Expense of Principalship
10,880.00
Teachers' Salaries
359,293.00
Textbooks
11,190.00
Expense of Instruction, Supplies
13,606.00
Custodians' Salaries
30,707.00
Fuel
13,280.00
Expense of Operation, Misc.
16,425.00
Repairs
7,320.00
Health
6,418.00
Transportation
57,448.00
Tuition
14,188.00
Miscellaneous Auxiliary
4,635.00
New Equipment
1,600.00
Total
$608,443.00
Less : Available P. L. 874 Funds
13,000.00
Amount to appropriate
$595,443.00 6,000.00
Community Program
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1962 Credit Estimate on Account of Education
Chapter 71, Section 7A, Transportation
$34,000.00
Chapter 70, Section A
75,556.00
Vocational
6,000.00
State Wards
2,800.00
School Adjustment Counsellor
3,600.00
Special Class
6,500.00
Chapter 70, Section 3B, Regional
11,333.00
Total Receipts
$139,789.00
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1961-1962
First Term: Wednesday, September 6 through Friday, December 22
Second Term: Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, February 16
Third Term: Monday, February 26 through Friday, April 13 Fourth Term: Monday, April 23 through Friday, June 22
School will close on all legal holidays, Friday, October 20, Hampden County Teachers' Convention, and Friday, April 20, Good Friday. Schools will close at noon on November 22 for Thanksgiving.
The Wilbraham School Committee schedules regular meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Special meetings are scheduled as required, and all meetings are open to the public.
School Building Committee Report
Acting under the articles passed by the January 16, 1961 Spe- cial Town Meeting and the March 11, 1961 Annual Town Meeting, the committee has proceeded with the enlargement of the kitchen facilities at Memorial School and with the addition of 12 classrooms, dining and auxiliary facilities, at the Pines School. The low bidder, C. J. Driscoll Co., was selected as Gen- eral Contractor for both jobs and the firm of Alderman and MacNeish continued as our architects on both jobs.
The Memorial kitchen enlargement was completed during the summer months of 1961 and placed in operation in September 1961. The committee has observed the new facilities in opera- tion and believes that they constitute a major improvement and are most satisfactory; Memorial School authorities and the School Committee concur in this belief and the project is being closed. The facilities required cost $47,726.49, considerably less than the $58,000 originally estimated, and $10,523.51 remains unexpended in this account. The savings were accomplished by a frugal approach to the solving of the problems existing without detracting from the over all improvement desired.
The Pines School addition is proceeding on a schedule which
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PERSONS EMPLOYED IN THE WILBRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Name
Position
Year Appointed Education and Professional Training
Office : Irving H. Agard
Superintendent
1950
B.A., M.Ed., Lafayette; State College at Fitchburg Burdett College
Eva M. Ellis
Executive Secretary
1959
Joann L. LedDuke
Bookkeeper
1957
Anna B. Tupper
Secretary
1958
Stony Hill School :
Alan J. Rubin
Principal
1955
Marion H. Castaldini
Secretary, Stony Hill, Pines and Springfield Street
1956
Gina Frangie
Grade 5
1954
Mary E. Moody
Grade 5
1955
Amelia S. Riley
Grade 5
1957
James E. Tremble
Grade 5
1960
B.S., Springfield College
Marjorie Befford
Grade 4
1958
State Teachers College at Fitchburg
Elizabeth C. Benson
Grade 4
1959
B.S., State College at Westfield
Alice F. Foley
Grade 4
1955
State College at Westfield
Mildred Powell
Grade 4
1960
B.S., Univ. of Nebraska; Univ. of Mass.
Virginia Sternberg
Grade 4
1961
B.S., American International College
Therese Dowd
Grade 3
1957
A.B., Our Lady of the Elms College
Charlotte Prochnow
Grade 3
1957
B.S., State College at Bridgewater
Sara Ann Skalla
Grade 3
1960
B.S., Springfield College
Anne Stachowicz Paulhus
Grade 3
1959
B.S., Springfield College
Catherine G. Alaimo
Grade 2
1961
B.A., Our Lady of the Elms College
Mildred Lockwood
Grade 2
1959
B.S., State College at Westfield
Valerie Lundberg
Grade 2
1961
B.S., Springfield College
Sally A. Misuraca
Grade 2
1961
B.S., St. Joseph College, West Htfd.
Joanne S. Ewig
Grade 1
1955
B.S., Skidmore College
Madeline Harrington
Grade 1
1952
B.S., M.S., University of Massachusetts
B.A., M.A., American International Col.
B.A., M.Ed., American International College; Springfield College
State College at Fitchburg
B.S., State College at Worcester
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Stella Mondoux
Grade 1
1958
B.S., State College at Westfield
Henry Hyde
Custodian
1954
Thomas Farnham
Custodian 1958
Mildred Cotter
Cook 1950
Ella Lindsay
Cook
1957
Isabella Rollins
Cook
1953
Marjorie Gocwey
Cook
1960
Yvette Damoulakis
Cook
1961
The Pines School :
Helen S. Strauss
Principal, Grade 5
1930
Ruth C. Hood
Grade 4
1959
Emma B. Habin
Grade 3
1960
Evelyn L. Salisbury
Grade 2
1961
Mary Johnston
Grade 1
1950
Ruth S. Geigel
Grade 1
1961
Michacl Pyzocha
Custodian
1954
Julia Dougal
Cook
1952
Jcan Lajzer
Cook
1960
Springfield Street School :
Alan J. Rubin
Principal
1955
B.A., M.A., American International Col.
Annamac Martin
Grade 3
1960
B.A., M.A., American International Col.
Rosemary M. Birtwell
Grade 2
1961
B.A., State College at Westfield
Ruth Lesser
Grade 1
1958
B.A., American International College
Memorial School:
Richard J. Curry
Principal
1954
Richard S. Ullery, Jr.
Guidance
1958
Florence Le Van
Secretary
1956
Patricia Frydryk
Clerk Typist
1961
Muriel Boyce
Junior High
1960
A. Louise Bradley
Junior High
1952
Charles T. Coolong
Special Class
1958
B.S., M.S., Columbia; Springfield College B.S., Teachers College, Danbury, Conn. B.S., State College at Westfield
B.A., University of New Hampshire
State College at Westfield
B.S., Rutgers University
B.A., M.A., American International Col. B.A., M.Ed., American International Col.
B.A., M.Ed., State College at Framingham; Boston University B.A., M.A., American International Col. B.S., State College at Fitchburg
PERSONS EMPLOYED IN THE WILBRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Continued)
Name
Position
Year Appointed
Education and Professional Training B.S., Douglas College
Audrey Dabagian
Physical Education
1961
Marion Didrikson
Junior High
1959
B.B.A., American International College B.A., M.A., St. Anselm's;
Robert P. Garvey
Junior High
1955
American International College
Rosemarie Gill
Junior High
1960
B.S., Salem Teachers College
Ruth W. Herter
Junior High
1959
B.A.E., Rhode Island School of Design
Kenneth H. Hultstrom
Junior High
1961
Ruth S. Johnson
Junior High
1961
B.A., Oberlin College
Paul E. Pesce
Junior High
1960
B.S., State College at Salem
James Rafferty
Junior High
1957
B.B.A., University of Massachusetts
Julia Rosenbeck
Junior High
1954
B.A., Springfield College
Cleone Smith
Junior High
1959
A.B., Middlebury College
Irene Walinski
Junior High
1957
A.B., M.Ed., College of Our Lady of the
Joseph Zych, Jr.
Junior High
1958
B.S., Springfield College
Richard MacGillivray
Special Class
1959
B.S., State College at Fitchburg
Thomas Lennon
Grade 6
1958
B.S., American International College
Doris Klinc
Grade 6
1960
B.S., M.Ed., Simmons College;
Frank Marshall
Grade 6
1958
B.S., Springfield College
William Kozlowski
Grade 6
1957
Gordon S. Bates
Grade 6
1958
Marion L. Holland
Grade 2
1922
Clara B. Merrill
Grade 1
1944
John Polaczak
Head Custodian
1949
John Wnuk
Custodian
1959
Mitchell Misiaszek
Custodian
1961
Emma Chamberlin
Cook
1956
Eva Cloutier
Cook
1958
Emily Bready
Cook
1960
Charlotte Babineau
Cook
1960
Elms; Springfield College
Boston University
B.S., M.Ed., State College at Westfield
B.S., M.Ed., Springfield College
Springfield Teachers College
Farmington State College
B.S., State College at Fitchburg
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Supervisors and Special Subject Teachers: Ruth G. Backus John K. Ault
Elementary Supervisor 1953
Physical Education 1960
Millicent G. Green
Handwriting
1938
Marguerite G. Brady
Librarian
1942
Esther Johnson
Music
1949
Marion H. Mckinstry
Art
1956
Massachusetts School of Art
Margaret M. Kiely
Adjustment Counsellor
1959
B.A., M.Ed., American International
College; Springfield College
Merilis Scott
School Psychologist
1960
B.S., M.S., Fitchburg; Springfield College
May Jenkins
Manager, Hot Lunch
1950
Health :
Janet M. Horacek
Nurse
1954
R.N., Springfield Hospital
Arthur Goodwin
Doctor
1947
M.D., Tufts
George H. Nieske
Dentist
1959
D.M.D., University of Maryland; American International College
Transportation : George W. Motyka 1932
Changes in school personnel not shown in the preceding chart arc: Muriel Pellissier, Teacher, resigned April 22, 1961 Frances A. Ward, Teacher, resigned August 31, 1961 Susan Quimby, Teacher, resigned June 30, 1961 Wallace Dec, Teacher, resigned June 30, 1961 Joan C. Ruggles, Teacher, resigned June 30, 1961 Irene C. Donelan, Teacher, resigned June 30, 1961 Donald Collette, Custodian, resigned June 30, 1961 Eva Sidleau, Cook, resigned September 23, 1961
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State College at Framingham B.S., M.S., St. Lawrence Univ .; Springfield College
State College at North Adams
Perry Normal
State College at Westfield
SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT (Continued from Page 21)
will have the expanded facility ready for occupancy in September 1962. The site work is practically all completed, the building structure is erected and glazed, and interior piping, plumbing and wiring is in progress. Bids have been requested for the classroom equipment required and these contracts will be placed in February. The current estimate of final cost is $459,749.66 which is less than the $465,000 originally estimated. Because of the separate appropriations involved, it may be necessary for the committee to ask for a transfer of funds from one account to another at the 1962 Annual Town Meeting. However, it now appears that this over all project will be accomplished well within the money appropriated.
The Pines School addition was approved for 50% state aid by the Massachusetts School Building Assistance Commission on March 14, 1961. The first installment of $46,050 was received by the Town Treasurer in October 1961.
The financial status of both projects is shown in the following financial statement and summary as of January 1962.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Expenses
General Contract
Extras to date
$43,200.00 156.00
Preliminary Studies and Costs
0.00
Architects Fees
*3,542.40
+30,919.00
Equipment
828.09
25,000.00
Land Purchase
0.00
18,000.00
Other Costs Expected
0.00
¥3,000.00
Total Cost Expected
$47,726.49
(completed)
$459,749.66 (in progress)
* $250.00 paid under "Preliminary Plans" appropriation
# $23,331.87 paid under "Preliminary Plans" and "Pines School Plans" appropriations
¿ Contingency
Appropriations
6/16/60 - Preliminary Plans
Memorial Kitchen Addition $250.00
Pines School Addition $16,750.00 15,000.00
1/16/61 - Plans - Pines
1/16/61 - Construction - Memorial 58,000.00
1/16/61 - Land Purchase - Pines
18,000.00
3/11/61 - Construction - Pines
415,000.00
Total Appropriations
$58,250.00
$464,750.00
Total Cost Expected
47,726.49
459,749.66
Balance Expected
$10,523.51
$5,000.34
Memorial Kitchen Addition
Pines School Addition $379,380.00 165.84 3,284.82
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JANUARY 1962 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Preliminary Plans Plans Addition Purchase
Pines School Memorial
Pines Land
Pines School Addition
June 16, 1960
Jan. 16, 1961 Jan. 16, 1961 Jan. 16, 1961
Mar. 11, 1961
Appropriation $17,000.00 $15,000.00 $58,000.00 $18,000.00 $415,000.00
Paid to date 12,709.66
14,207.13
47,476.49
233,853.84
Balance on hand 4,290.34
792.87
10,523.51 0
0
153,311.16
Balance Not
Committed
4,290.34
792.87
10,523.51
0
27,835.00
Items Remaining
none
none
none
none
Classroom
Equipment
Balance
Expected
$4,290.34
$792.87 $10,523.51 $0
$0
The Committee is pleased with the progress of the work at the Pines School and with the completion of the enlarged kitchen at the Memorial School.
MICHAEL F. X. GIGLIOTTI, Chairman
FRED T. GOOGINS
IRVING H. AGARD, Secretary
MRS. BYRON I. MUSSELMAN
ALLAN A. CAMPBELL
ANGELO C. PESSOLANO
DORRANCE T. GREEN
ROBERT P. WHITTIER
1962 School Survey Committee
On November 21, 1961, upon completion of the annual school census, the Wilbraham School Committee met with the Board of Selectmen and requested the formation of a School Survey Com- mittee.
Named by the Selectmen on January 5, 1962, this committee first concentrated on a review of enrollment figures and the pro- jection of future classroom needs. The detailed studies prepared by previous Survey Committees were found to be correct in predicting a continued growth in pupil population and the need for additional classrooms at the rate of three plus per year. This committee has utilized the services of the Massachusetts School Building Assistance Commission in studying pupil enrollments. The estimate of Wilbraham school enrollments as prepared by the commission is attached to this report.
In addition to studying the need for additional school facilities, the committee has attempted to determine those areas of this community that are showing the greatest growth, and to designate areas of pupil concentration. The committee has viewed several potential school sites and conducted preliminary discussions as to price and availability. The Massachusetts School Building Assist- ance Commission has requested this committee to consider and
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18,000.00 0 181,146.16
Commitments 0
0
ESTIMATE OF WILBRAHAM SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS
Estimated school enrollments, prepared by the Massachusetts School Building Assistance Commission January 5, 1962.
GRADES
School Year
1
2
3
7
5
6
1-6 Total
7
8
7-8 Total
1-8 Total
1962-1963
198
190
193
186
182
161
1110
148
140
288
1398
1963-1964
199
202
196
195
193
187
1172
169
139
308
1480
1964-1965
217
203
208
198
203
199
1228
196
159
355
1583
1965-1966
175
221
209
210
206
209
1230
209
184
393
1623
1966-1967
179
228
211
218
212
219
196
415
1967-1968
184
230
219
225
223
206
429
1968-1969
186
239
226
236
210
446
1969-1970
193
246
237
222
459
1970-1971
199
256
223
479
1971-1972
209
243
452
1972-1973
196
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develop a long range plan for the expansion of Wilbraham school facilities before beginning study of the immediate need for addi- tional classroom space in September, 1965. The committee is working on a long range plan.
In developing a forward time table of action, the 1962 School Survey Committee is working towards a specific recommendation for presentation at a special Town meeting later this year.
MR. DORRANCE T. GREEN, Chairman
MR. FRED T. GOOGINS
MR. ALLAN A. CAMPBELL
MRS. ETHEL M. MUSSELMAN
MR. ANDREW G. DUZSIK
MRS. DORIS C. BOWMAN
MR. EDWIN M. OSGOOD
A glimpse of the Minnechaug Regional High School pool. Inset shows the obvious pleasure and enjoyment the boys and girls derive from this healthy activity.
Photo by H. Bogue
Report of the School Committee Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District
In Slums and Suburbs, the latest book in a series of studies of the American school system, Dr. James B. Conant, author and noted educator, provides us with a basis for evaluating the effec- tiveness of the educational program at Minnechaug High School. "Nationwide," Dr. Conant writes, "some fifty percent of high school graduates go on for some kind of further education. In the suburbs, the figure may run from fifty percent to over ninety percent." How does Minnechaug High School compare with these statistics?
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