1997-05-19 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session Page 2 May 19, 1997 Mr. Quinn began by acknowledging all of the students involved in the National Merit Finalists, National History Day, and the Boston Globe Drama Festival, and also eleven students in the class of 1997 named as Commended Students. Mr. Quinn introduced Ms. Ariane McCoy, Foreign Language Latin Teacher at Reading Memorial High School. She acknowledged the National Latin Exam Award Winners. Mr. Quinn said Ms. O'Brien was unable to attend the ceremony to acknowledge this year's National History Day state competition hosted by Reading Memorial High School. Five separate awards were given, Mary VonEuw, member of the National History Day team introduced the students involved. Mr. Quinn introduced Mr. Bill Endslow who has coached the Middle School and High School Drama Groups. Mr. Endslow acknowledged the Reading Memorial High School students involved in the performance Degas, C'est Moi. The group won impressive awards at the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild State Festival. They then moved on to become State Finalists at the Boston Globe State Drama Festival. At the state finals, the group won 16 gold All Star Company awards (eight for technical excellence and eight for acting) Mr. Quinn introduced Mr. Peter Wood from the Art Department. Mr. Wood acknowledged the students involved in the Scholastic Art Award of 1997. Mr. Quinn also thank the students involved in athletics, band member, Dr. Harutunian and the School Committee. He said what a pleasure it was for him to host this ceremony. Dr. Harutunian said the Science Olympiad will be acknowledged another evening. Mr. Endslow acknowledged the Coolidge Middle School students in the production of Anne of Green Gables. It was the state title of Best Production, Best Set design and execution, best costume design and execution. Mr. Endslow acknowledged the two students awarded for Best Actress and the State Monologue Award for Best Actor. Dr. Harutunian acknowledged everyone's efforts for a balanced program. He thanked the students and teachers for their outstanding efforts. Ms. Cavicchi said on behalf of the School Committee, a night like this is wonderful for the Committee. She said that is why we {the School Committee} are here. She thanked all those involved for working so hard. She also acknowledged and thanked the parents of the students this evening, they are appreciated as well. At 8:05 p.m. the School Committee took a brief recess. A photographer was present for all the students involved in this evening's event. At 8:25 p.m. Chair Susan Cavicchi called the meeting back to order. ROUTINE MATTERS MINUTES Mr. Twomey moved to approve the minutes of March 24, 1997. Mr. Spadafora seconded the motion. Mr. Stohlman noted on page three, Old Business, Superintendent's Performance, the part that said Mr.