At the annual Awards Assembly at the Norwood High School on Monday afternoon, retiring supervisor of music. Professor Jean V. Dethier, was presented a check on behalf of the students by Valmora Pelletier, president of the Student Council. Left to right: Richard Bunker, president of the senior class; Professor Dethier; Valmore Pelletier; Marsha Pelletier, vice president of the sophomore class, and John Doyle, president of the junior class. (McLean Photo)

Professor Jean V. Dethier, retiring as Supervisor of Music in Norwood Schools after twenty-eight years service, was honored by the student body of Norwood High School at the annual awards Assembly on Monday, June 1.

Valmore Pelletier, president of the Student Council; Richard Bunker, president of the Senior Class; John Doyle, president of the Junior Class, and Marcia Pelletier, vice-president of the Sophomore Class, represented the entire Student body al Ilia proceedings and presented a cheek to the Professor.

Professor Dethier will retire at the end of the current school year and will move with his wife from Norwood to Blue Hill, Maine.

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)

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