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The sailboat that we are making this year is a little different type of boat,
that is, we are doing away with the graft and bow sprit and making use of
the marconi rig, also changing its shape as well as the lead on the keel.
The model for this year's boat has been made and tried out and has proved
to be a fine sailor.
Of course, all of the pupils do not make boats, as it is optional, and many
of them make tabourets, fern stands, radio cabinets, medicine chests, etc.
No doubt many people would be surprised if told that within two years the
boys have made over four hundred and fifty model sailboats. More than any
other city or town in the United States or, one might say, in the world.
Our yacht races have been photographed by the leading motion picture men,
namely, Pathe, Fox Film, and Educational Weekly. Motion pictures of the boats
in construction at the schools, as well as the races have been shown all over
the country. Not long ago, I received a letter from Bowling Green, Kentucky,
stating that they had seen pictures of our yacht races there.
Last June the Beverly Rotary Club very kindly donated a cup for first prize
and medals for second and third prizes for the winners of the race.
At this time, I wish to thank Mr. Waite for his hearty co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
(signed) JESSE A. DUTELLE.