Burlington High School - Heirloom Yearbook (Burlington, NJ)

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fldntiniA traticn BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Frederick H. Forman; Mr. Joseph W. Howe, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Fred B. Cherry, Supply Clerk; Mrs. Frank K. Brotherton, President; Mr. Frank H. Wood. Secretary; Mr. Philip McGrath; Mr. William H. Waitz; Mr. Mayburry Ballinger. 6

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DEDICATION Very often important influences in our environment are overlooked or taken for granted. Perhaps this is especially true of our parents. two notable persons in our lives. They have contributed much to us in the way of affec- tion. guidance, protection, and last but not least, finance. In return, the great- est thing we have to offer them now is our appreciation and deepest respect. It is with this thought in mind that the Class of '51 wishes to make this dedica- tion to our parents.” The first people in this world whom we learned to know and love were “our parents.” We looked to them for everything: food, shelter, and clothing. The older we became, the greater our demands. When we entered school, we missed the individual attention that we had received at home. However, we slowly got used to being one of the group. The further we advanced in school the more complicated the work became. Nevertheless, if we came home with our problems, they were dissolved with words of encouragement and often with parental assistance. Many of our parents showed their interest in our welfare by joining the P.T.A. In this way they kept in touch with the activities of the school. Our parents were always the most enthusiastic audiences at the programs we participated in at school or at church. They always tried to do what was the best for us. Now we are about to graduate from high school, a decisive point upon the trail of life. In retrospect over the years, we realize just how much our parents have contributed, making it possible for us to be where we are now. Our gratitude to them for all they have done is inexpressible. They will always remain in our hearts, the best people in the world, our parents.” 5

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TO THE CLASS OF 1951: Many years ago an Indian Chief called his braves to his side. With raised arms toward the setting sun he breathed this prayer: Oh. Thou Great Spirit! As we close our eyes this night in slumber. Have we done enough this day To earn the right to live tomorrow! May this prayer be your guide! May you face the confusion of the world with faith and courage. Our demo- cratic ideals and institutions must be preserved. So live that others will be able to say. You have served your generation well: you have earned the right to live tomorrow'. JOSEPH W. HOWE. Superintendent of Schools SENIORS: Each year at graduation time our young men and women enter a world torn with strife and unrest. This is not a situation peculiar to the Class of 1951; it has been so for many years. The world today is faced with the problem of containing or destroying an ideology so foreign to our demo- cratic way of life that there can be no question of the stand we must take in this struggle. Let us have faith that RIGHT makes might: and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it. And having chosen our course, let us renew our trust in GOD. and go forward without fear and with manly hearts. With these words of Abraham Lin- coln firmly implanted in your hearts and minds, you will have taken the first step toward making this the kind of world you want it to be. Sincerely, ROBERT H. AX. High School Principal 7