Dedication Ceremony-Charles J. Prescott Elementary School-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1959

DEDICATION – Charles J. Prescott School

It is quite fitting that this new school be named in honor of one of Norwood’s ablest and most devoted citizens — Charles J. Prescott.

Mr. Prescott, apart from his private record as a businessman of considerable stature, and as an able leader and organizer of men, devoted much of his time and energy in the promotion of the interests of a stable and sound community. He was more than a financier and a businessman — he was a humanitarian.

As Chairman of the Finance Commission he was actively engaged in the promotion of studies designed to focus attention upon the needs of our schools. In his quiet and effective way, he encouraged other community leaders with whom he was associated regularly in joint effort to make Norwood a better place in which to live, and for children a better place in which to go to school.

DEDICATION PROGRAM

3:00 o’clock

January 25, 1959

Welcome – Arthur B. Rodgers, Chairman School Buildings Com.

Invocation – Rev. Paul J. McManus, St. Catherine of Siena Church

Star Spangled Banner – Miss A. Doreen Murphy, Soloist

Introductions – School Building Committee Members, School Committee Members

Harry B. Butters, Chairman Board of Selectmen
Walter A. Blasenak, General Manager, Town of Norwood
Harry J. Korslund, Architect
Lincoln D. Lynch, Superintendent of Schools
Umberto V. C. Napoleone, Principal of Prescott School
Mrs. Charles J. Prescott

Prayer of Dedication – Rev. Edwin W. Grilley, Jr., Rector, Grace Episcopal Church

Presentation of Keys – Arthur B. Rodgers, Chairman School Building Com. to John J. Cavanaugh, Chairman School Com.

“America” – Audience

Benediction – Rabbi David Alpert, Temple Shaare Tefilah

INSPECTION OF SCHOOL- Prescott School Parent-Teachers Association, Ronald Hardy, Norwood High School Student

2:30 — 5:00 P.M.

Refreshments

Pianist