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Jerome Wynegar, Part 1

Description: Interview with headmaster Jerome Wynegar about changes at South Boston High School in last two years in four areas: administration, discipline, curriculum review, community relations. He sees improvement in students' ability to learn with fewer disruptions than in first years of busing. He discusses the school's attempt to prepare students for their futures. He says more research is needed into educational methods for a changing world; experiential learning should be emphasized over traditional lectures. He endorses alternative programs because attendance is encouraged. reel 1 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/01/1978

Jerome Wynegar, Part 2

Description: Interview with headmaster Jerome Wynegar. Says there are more opportunities at South Boston High School than at any other school in the city. He is very sanguine about the integration of the student body, and the array in curriculum from basic skills to electives to vocational education. Compliments the administrative involvement of Joseph McDonough (community district superintendent). Says Boston School Department is notoriously bad in paying bills. reel 2 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/01/1978

School opening

Description: South Boston High exterior on first day of school. Press photographers stand around outside waiting for something to happen. Three upperclassmen say it is quieter inside since desegregation furor has died down, and learning can take place. They discuss news programs in the school. Several takes of reporter standup. Graffiti “stop forced busing” still visible on street. School bus arrives, lets off two black girls. Interview in front of School Committee headquarters with woman from Citywide Education Coalition who appraises current state of Boston schools: parents are involved and important to educational improvement; vocational education is woefully lacking; must upgrade reading and basic skills. “City can someday have an attractive and credible public school system.” She cautions that just because it is quiet now compared to the first years of busing, people should not assume the school system is okay; it still needs criticism and community input. Editor's note: Content given off the record was edited out of this footage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/06/1978

South Boston High School

Description: South Boston High. Walking shot down corridor and dark stairs. In library, a group of black and white students discuss their experience in school since desegregation started four years ago. They attest to better educational programs and improved racial harmony now. “No fights.” They think police presence in the early years worsened tension.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/08/1978