Burlington High School - Heirloom Yearbook (Burlington, NJ)

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Now for a fcnef In our four years of high school we have come from an immature state to a new- enlightened state of maturity. In the junior high school, as ninth graders, we were looked up to by the lower classes because we were the oldsters. It was our responsi- bility to set an example for the rest of the school and to carry on the traditions we were bequeathed. As we advanced to the senior high school we found ourselves in a sea in which we had to learn to swim or sink. We had to make adjustments and learn to make the best of a situation in which we were no longer the leaders but dutiful followers. We were obliged to learn new traditions so that they would be perpetuated. As sopho- mores our class was not an overly spirited one. The Sophomore Party, the first social event Sponsored by us was a success. As we gained recognition in the school, and as we got acquainted with our new roles, the morale and school spirit of our class in- creased. We looked to the upperclassmen for direction and assistance. It was gladly extended to us. As juniors we were beginning to gain recognition. The teachers seemed to become even more friendly. We found it easier to discuss our progress with them. All juniors were required to work on the project which pointed us in the direction of our careers, hence the name of the “Career Unit.” Each student following in our footsteps will always remember the significance of this experience. The Junior Play, the first dra- matic attempt of our class was a tremendous success. The major event of any high school year is the prom. We tried our hand at tendering a prom to the seniors of the Class of 1963. The “Romance of Paris” motif received many appreciative compliments. Then the unmistakable sign of the transition to the senior year occurred. The gradua- tion portraits to be used in our own edition of the “Heirloom” were taken in school in May. We knew a change was in the offing. CLASS OF 1964 SPONSORS At left seated is Mrs. Ruth Stinson. Standing is Mr. John Haaf. At right, seated is Miss Barbara Gracey. Standing is Mr. P. J. Giangiulio. September 4, 1963 was the official date which marked the beginning of the last phase of our growth. As seniors we have come full cycle—we are in the same position as we were in as ninth graders. We are again the leaders being looked up to by the underclassmen. The Junior-Senior Party in early November with its Mexican theme was the last formal event sponsored by our Class. The Sen- ior Play was postponed because of the tragic death of our beloved President, John F. Kennedy on No- vember 22, 1963, to a new date in December. Once the Christmas holidays wrere over, we knew that the numerals 1964 used on all our assignments proved we were living in the year of our graduation. THE STORY OF THIS 1964 CHAPTER IN OUR GROWTH IS UNFOLDED IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES OF . . .

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Prom night proves to be exciting for our sponsors, too. They join the traditional reception line to greet the members of the class. The Junior Prom was elaborately centered around the charming theme, “La Romance de Paris.” Many students were involved in this gala event. Those attending the Prom admire a symbol of France which was a prominent embellishment of the affair. Juniors sponsor this affair for the seniors. Student producer of the Junior Play, Betty O’Neil, discusses final plans with her assistants. This play was held in March 1963 as juniors. Members of the stage crew are shown a few of the techniques used in the design of the Junior Play sets. Pat Wolfe explains the illusion created. Refreshments are always the big hit of the Junior-Senior Party. The seniors sponsor this event for the juniors. In order to understand people of other lands, the International Dinner is sponsored by the Stu- dent Council to introduce us to foreign foods and customs. The crowning of the Queen is one of the many events of the International Ball held for for- eign exchange students by Stu- dent Council. The activities of Welfare Week, a Student Council project to raise money for its many com- munity services contributions, al- ways involves hilarious costum- ing. of development. . . leading to the inevitable climax . . . we can now answer that question posed at the beginning . . . we are the Class of 1964 . . . joining MATURE GRADUATES. suited m fuJWledged maturity

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MICHAEL STAP Vice-president william McClelland President JOAN FOX Treasurer Class Officers of The Class of of mrlimgtom Senior High Schu m riling tom, i iew Jersey LINDA LUCAS Secretary THE 1964 HEIRLOOM A PICTORIAL ESSAY OF THE PROCESS OF MATURITY