Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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mm A supporter of all school functions... Mr. Paul H. Phaneuf Completes His Third Year 'JORMA GREEN, Mr. Phaneufs efficient y since he came to Malden, and former y to Dr. Holmes, takes a minute to pose in v office, formerly that of Mr. Grady. MR. T. RICHARD KELLIHER, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, supervises Public Law 87-1, school supplies, and hires, all help. 13

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Working to bring about better education ... School Committee Opens Chester W- Holmes School THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS arc sirring: Mrs. Bertha Gordon and Mrs. Marguerite Holland, chairman; Mr. George Lodgen, Mr. James Conway, and Mr. William Mini. Mr. George Lodgen. a Boston lawyer has been on the board for twelve years. Mrs Bertha Gordon, a Malden lawyer, has served the board since 1956. Mrs. Marguerite Holland, a member since 1960 is a housewife in private life. Mr. William Mini, an Industrial Arts teacher in Belmont has been on the board since 1962. Mr. James Conway, in the insurance business, replaced Mr. Leonard Mullen this year. On the last Tuesday of each month at 8:00 P. M. the school board, comprised of Mrs. Marguerite S. Holland, chairman. Mrs. Bertha L. Gordon, Mr. William Mini, Mr. George F. I.odgcn and the newly elected Mr. James Conway, meet for their regular meetings to discuss plans for the betterment of our school system. This year the)' have accomplished such improvements as the increase of teachers' salaries for the second consecutive year, the opening of kindergartens in all public elementary schools, the completion of the Holmes School, named for our late Superintendent of Schools, Chester A. Holmes, and the addition to the Glcnwood School. Academically, the school board has innovated the use of a language lab in Lincoln Junior High, as well as the introduction of French and algebra to advanced junior high school pupils. So successful has this proved that the school board hopes to make these courses available to more pupils next year and also to install language labs in the Browne and Beebe schools soon, and eventually in the high school. Another person who not only aids our school system, but attends all school functions and is a loyal supporter of all Malden’s teams is Superintendent of Schools Mr. Paul H. Phancuf, a graduate of Holy-Cross College and the University of New Hamphirc. Among his many duties, he must visit the various schools, advise teachers, meet with the principals to discuss various school regulations, and act as an ex officio member of the school committee. Formerly Superintendent of the Dracut Schools, Mr. Phancuf came to Malden in 1962. •GOOD MORNING! MALDEN SCHOOL DEPART-MENT! is the cheery reply of Mrs. Helen Hanifan who operates the newly installed switchboard which accepts calls for all the school offices in the city. 12

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With patience and understanding . . . Mr. Webster Guides the Students’ Footprints Througl HEADMASTER F. CHAMPLIN WEBSTER, JR. Mr. F. Champlin Webster, Jr. our respected headmaster, has guided our high school most capably these past three years. Last year Malden High received an excellent evaluation from the visiting committee of educators who came to survey the school. His interest, patience, and understanding are some of the fine qualities that have made him a favorite among teachers and students for the thirty years he has been on the faculty, first as Latin teacher, later as head of the Latin Department, then as Faculty Manager of Athletics, and now as headmaster. We salute you, Mr. Webster, for the excellent work you are doing. 14