Norwood Junior High Aerial View-October 9, 1957

For those who have ever wondered about the exact size and shape of the Norwood Junior High School, this aerial photo by Larry McDevitt of the Marguerite Studio supplies the answer.

The wing to the left facing on Washington Street is the well-known Junior High School Auditorium, scene of most major community functions.

This picture was taken with a special aerial camera from a Wiggins Airways plane.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Norwood Messenger

School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965

Expressing deep concern over aging infrastructure, the Norwood School Committee has called for an immediate investigation into potential electrical wiring hazards at the Norwood Junior High School to determine whether emergency repairs are urgently required. The inquiry was initiated after Superintendent of Schools Philip O. Coakley delivered an alarming report on the condition of the…
Norwood Tennis Courts Recreation-July 10, 1965

On July 10, 1965, Norwood officials were actively working to resolve the placement of a proposed six-court tennis facility at the Prescott School. Recreation Superintendent Richard Ready noted that while the specific site remained undecided, he and other town officials were in the process of analyzing a location proposed by the Norwood School Committee. ⠀…
Town Meeting Approves Balch and Cleveland School Additions-October 23, 1964

Norwood voters overwhelmingly approved additions for the Balch and Cleveland schools during a town meeting session that also addressed Morrill Memorial Library plans and Plimpton Press electrical upgrades.
Norwood Renews Search For High School Principal-June 25, 1964

Officials plan to evaluate past candidates and request recommendations from Boston area colleges while Vice Principal John Mombouquette prepares for interim leadership.
Caroline Stratton Breaks Decades-Long Tradition as Female Freshman Class President-October 14, 1963

In a historic student election at Norwood Senior High School, Caroline Stratton becomes the first female freshman class president in over three decades.
Enrollment Hike Forces Split Classes in Norwood Public Schools-September 5, 1963

Norwood public schools experience an enrollment spike of 416 students, prompting split classes at Cleveland and Callahan schools and sparking a debate over elementary cafeteria capacity.
Eleventh-Hour Decision on Oldham School Registration-September 3, 1963

NORWOOD — An eleventh-hour session of the Oldham School Building Committee is being held tonight to make the decisive call on whether the newly constructed school will officially open its doors for student registration tomorrow morning. Final Scramble and Boiler Inspections Workmen labored through the weekend, including a full day on Saturday, trying to wrap…
Oldham School Opening Set for Wednesday, New Teacher Appointments-August 30, 1963

As Norwood prepares for the new academic year, the School Committee has announced plans to open the newly constructed John P. Oldham Elementary School next Wednesday, contingent upon final safety inspections of its heating and ventilating systems. While municipal electric light department crews rushed to finish electrical work and boilers were fired for the first…
Bios of New Norwood Public School Teachers-August 29, 1963

As the Norwood public school system prepares for the upcoming academic year, officials announced the appointment of 56 new teachers. Biographical profiles for the first 28 incoming educators highlight their educational backgrounds and assignments: High School Appointments Elementary, Junior High, and Special Services Appointments Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest…
Superintendent Coakley Announces Upcoming Student Registration, New Teacher Orientation, and Summer Maintenance Progress-August 22, 1963

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