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Tag: Henry O. Peabody School

July 7, 1987July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Student Designs Wedding Dress from Styrofoam-July 7, 1986

A fashion design student at the Henry O. Peabody School in Norwood gained recognition in 1986 for her innovative wedding dress made from discarded styrofoam.

August 27, 1985August 26, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Opening Delayed for High School Students-August 27, 1985

Norwood high school classes are delayed to September 9 as students temporarily relocate to Junior High North during a $5 million renovation project.

August 21, 1985August 18, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, School Construction, This Day In Norwood History

High School Students to Relocate to Vacant Junior High School North-August 21, 1985

Citing extensive construction delays by Anchor Construction Co., Norwood school officials voted to move nearly 950 high school students to Junior High School North for the start of the school year.

June 25, 1982July 19, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Education and Literacy, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Peabody School Graduates Told Of Obligation To Support Education-June 25, 1982

School officials emphasize community obligations and moral commitments to public education during exercises at Junior High School South.

August 12, 1980August 12, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Henry O. Peabody School Director Ruth Shea Ponders Retirement After 14 Years-August 12, 1980

After 14 years expanding vocational education, Henry O. Peabody School director Ruth Shea ponders retirement while securing a 97 percent graduate job placement rate.

October 13, 1978October 10, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Henry O. Peabody School Hosts Seventh Annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market-October 13, 1978

The Henry O. Peabody School for Girls invites the community to its seventh annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market, featuring a western barbecue, baked goods, and festive activities.

June 18, 1977July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Henry O. Peabody School Graduates 130-June 18, 1977

Dr. Gerard Saunders Delivers Keynote Address Offering Six Practical Guidelines For Entering Working World "The time has come to prove yourselves," said Dr. Gerard Saunders, guest speaker at the Awards … Continue reading Henry O. Peabody School Graduates 130-June 18, 1977

October 7, 1974October 2, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Quality is The Main Ingredient: Inside the Henry O. Peabody School Culinary Arts Program-October 7, 1974

An inside look at the Henry O. Peabody School culinary arts program under instructor Richard J. Camire, featuring affordable student-cooked meals and a popular public bakery.

October 4, 1973September 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Proposal Would Combine High School and Henry O. Peabody School Facilities-October 4, 1973

The School Committee reviews a preliminary proposal to combine Norwood High School and Henry O. Peabody School facilities for a new career development and vocational program.

August 28, 1972August 27, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

First Male Graduate Breaks Tradition at Peabody Practical Nursing School-August 28, 1972

David Thurber of Austin Street breaks tradition as the lone male among 32 graduates to become the Henry O. Peabody School's first male licensed practical nurse.

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