Burroughs High School - Burro Yearbook (Ridgecrest, CA)

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DR. A. H. WARNER, President The officials of the U. S. Navy have helped the school in many ways, some of which are as follows: The Navy provides the buildings, custo- dian services, public utilities a n d much equipment such as shop, commercial and office machines, home economics needs and some furniture. Surplus materials from Manzanar and other places were made avail- able to us, and some playground equipment has been installed. The facilities of the gym- nasium, swimming pool, and tennis courts are used for regular classes, team sports, and interscholastic competition. The theater is available for occasional assemblies and programs, and the football field and track Held, have been placed at our disposal. Use of the Officers' Mess has been granted for special occasions. The Navy Welfare and Recreational De- partment has made night football possible by installing a fine lighting system and aided the whole program by furnishing bleachers and assisting in keeping the athletic field in shape. The Public Works Department has also helped by releasing equipment for grad- ing the football field and track, and provid- ing grass seed for a turf field and lawn. The Welfare and Recreation Department has has also been most generous in allowing the HHVY Hllll P.T.H. HELP EHUIIL use of many musical instruments for the band and for instructional use in the school. The Navy makes the operation of the Ele- mentary School possible by direct contri- butions of funds since available money from the State and district taxes is insufficient. N0 Navy money is paid directly into the Kern County Union High School District for the operation of the High School. The Parent-Teacher's Association, other organizations, groups, and individuals have contributed materially to the success of the school. The P.T.A. is very large and active on the Station and lends its influence con- stantly for a better school. lt is largely re- sponsible for the establishment of the Youth Center, and for the installation of play- ground equipment. Aside from its influence, it has sponsored shows, programs and con- tributions to assist the school and its activ- ities in a monetary way. Members of this group and other organizations have given time on Saturdays and Sundays to work on the Stall and athletic field. The Masonic Lodge sponsored an active Public Schools Week. Merchants of the surrounding area have been generous in supporting student activities with advertising. Burroughs School is fortunate in having so many fine friends and so much com- munity interest in its success. One H undrezl Tlairfefn

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MRS. SUTPHIN 3rd and 4th Grades One H undrvd Twelw' ElC'11ZCl7fd1 jl SfZlI1C'lIlL C011 neil MRS. BOYLE sth Grade

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REAR ADMIRATA W. G. SXVITZER, U.S.N. EUTHIHHHHIHG Hllllilll Commanding our Naval Ordnance Test Station is Rear Admiral W. G. Switzer, who took command of the Station in October of ,47. Admiral Switzer is a graduate of Annapolis in the class of 1921. During World War H he served overseas, commanding the USS Tangier from 1942 to 1943 in the Pacific, and the USS Tripoli in 1944 in the Atlantic. While commanding the USS Wasp CV-8, during the last year of the war, he was awarded the combat Legion of Merit. The C.O.,s duties on the Station are to act as head man, being responsible for all operations, on which he reports to the Bureau of Ord- nance. Admiral Switzer has been a great help to the school and we are all very grateful to him. One H und red F01lTfC'!'7'l