Burlington High School - Heirloom Yearbook (Burlington, NJ)

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Science The enrichment of the students’ lives by Environmental Science will occur by the understanding of how the environment works, and how large an influence we are in upsetting the balance of nature. Physics enriches our lives by promoting a better understanding of our physical world of motion, energy, electricity, sound, light, and atomic energy. Electronics enriches our life by helping us understand electrical principles and measurements so that we can appreciate the technology of the world we live in. The student who is acquainted with earth science should be better able in the future to discuss and to vote intelligently on issues related to earth processes and materials. Issues such as air and water pollution, desalinization of ocean water, testing of nuclear devices, weather control, exploration of space, and use of natural resources will remain entwined in politics. Biology is the study of living things and as such, imparts to the students a better understanding of themselves as well as the world around them. This understanding may be used to explain daily occurrences or may open the doors to biologically oriented careers. Either way, science helps students learn how to question and approach problems in an attempt to solve them. This alone is beneficial to all. Hopefully a student will develop a relationship with his or her environment that will be helpful to them in their adult life . . . Mr. Bernard Osherow Mr. James Franchino Mr. James Pharazyn 28 Mrs. Kathy Gold Mr. Stanley Zytko

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Mr. Carmel Colofranson Mrs. Jane Bowers Guidance As guidance counselors we help the students to make decisions about their courses, their careers, and their plans for further education. We are concerned about the personal problems that a student may have at home or in school that may prevent her, or him. from making the most of their school days. We are available to talk things over — with students and teachers; to confer with parents; to write recommendations; to send information to colleges or employers, and to refer students to other appropriate helpers such as the speech therapist, school psychologist or school social worker. We are part of the total educational services offered to each high school student to aid his or her growth into an adult member of our society. In summary, we are counselors because we care about students and their education.

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Miss Nancy Measey Music and Art Music performance gives a positive sense of individuality as well as a sense of responsibility to self and ensemble which carries into real life situations concerning the self, family, and community. . . “Music is man’s gift to man . . Different styles and ethnic contributions to music should broaden the mind, thus exposing one to varied and different aesthetic and cultural ideas. Art Training. . . the student is treated as an individual and his individuality is encouraged. The process also develops the questioning and analyzing attitude so necessary in today’s world. Art Appreciation . . . and Method develop along with attempting to establish patterns for good citizenship in society. The art program concerns itself with career potential and also hobby enthusiasm in the future lives of our youngsters. Art is a means by which the individual can express himself visually. Art is non-verbal communication of how one thinks and feels. The student is encouraged to express this through his art work. Students are motivated to creatively think of new ideas and solutions to problems presented. They learn there isn’t only one right answer; there are as many as there are individuals. Art. . . exposes a genuine part of him or her self. Mr. Dawson McElwee