Burlington High School - Oread Yearbook (Burlington, VT)

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Polly Eldred Genevieve Dyer Shanta Eastman Carlos Echandy 4' X Ion Fenimore X . i Betty Fenton Douglas Fields Carlos our PR Guy Two years ago I first decided to move to Burlington for the purpose of getting a better education so as to increase my knowledge in the English language and to go to college in the United States. I grew up in Puerto Rico, but I was originally bom in Mexico. I have acquired a great knowledge of the language and I have also leamed about other people's cultures and traditions. It has been an opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people who have not only helped me academically at BHS, but also personally. I have had many good and bad experiences. The change in the weather was probably the worst of all changes. Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to live because of its beautiful weather and wonderful beaches. The sun shines all year round. I was amazed when I first saw those white spots outside my window. I'd never seen snow before, and it was amazing to see it for the first time ever. After a few months, I got sick of winter. Whatever happened to the sun in this part of the country, I asked myself from time to time. Another big barrier for me to encounter was language, for the present language in Puerto Rico is Spanish. It took hard work and long nights to finally conquer the reading, speaking, and understanding of a totally different way of communication. But at BHS, every day I learned something different, and that made the days a little more exciting. It's been a great experience going to Burlington High School, and I want to thank every single person who, in one way or another, helped me succeed here. Article by Carlos Echandy. Seniors 25

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24 Seniors Seniors Todd Douglas i Andrea Dowhan Nathan Drake Heather Driscoll Rom Duch Doug Duclos Roger Duclos Aaron Duerinck ks, li LQJQ Above. An unenthusiastic Andrea Dowhcm tries to get organized for Psychology at 8:03 a.m. one Monday morning. Right. Somewhat more W enthusiastic are Kevin Thompson and Polly Eldred who take a break MN 'M v 'i-Mr. from their arduous studies in first period English Class. gin

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26 Seniors Seniors Peter Fisher Seana Flanagan Amy Foley Michelle Forcier X , ,Q Iim Forest Kerry Fortier Lance Freeman Rick Gagne Above. Pete Grimard, feeling a little queasy before the blood flows, checks out his status. Right. Class artists: At the end of pottery class, Amy Foley and Iack Mahoney show oft Iack's half completed human form. F i t,s ests i F. X xx xx