Burley High School - Jay Pee Bee Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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February 7 — Government class takes trip to Richmond to visit the General Assembly. 11 -- Talent Show. Look out Broadway, here we come! 15 -- Valentines ' Dance. Frills and beaus; food and music. Gala! 29 -- Our first school movie, Tangier, starring Maria Montez and Preston Foster. March 1 — Western District Basketball Tournament — Hustle, bustle, excitement -- The Bur¬ ley Bears won the District Championship trophy — Miss Burley reigns. (Oh, beautiful lady). 15 -- High School Western Regional Music Festival. Burley receives an Excellent ra¬ ting. 21 -- Dedication exercises. Governor Battle speaks. 23 -- Open House - The school buildings are opened for inspection by the public. The band travels to Esmont to serve on a program. 27 -- Classes 11B and 11C take trip to Monticello and the University of Virginia in con¬ nection with their study of Virginia history. 30 — Ruth Henderson speaks in the Elk ' s.Annual Oratorical Contest. April 3 — A Revue of Fashions. A galaxy of styles (and ladies). 4 -- Athletic Banquet. Food galore, Sunday manners, speeches, awards. 7 — Representatives of government and civics classes visit the City Council in connec¬ tion with their study of local government. 11 - 14 — Easter holidays — Two birds in one basket: long vacation and a place in the Easter parade. 17 -- The American history class takes trip to the tidewater area of Virginia. 19 — Student Council representatives attend the State Student Participation Association Convention. Burley delegates lead a discussion. 25 -- Career Day. Let ' s see what shall I be ? ? ? The Dramatics Department presents three one act plays: Wilbur ' s Wild Night, Sister Sue, and Elmer. 26 -- N. H. H. District Picnic. Tenth District Literary meet. May 1 -- Spring Music Concert by Glee Chorus. 10 -- Tenth District Music Festival. 16 -- Junior-Senior Prom - The most important date of the year. 25 -- Baccalaureate. The end is in sight. 27 -- Class Night. 30 -- Commencement. The end.

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September CALENDAR 4 -- First day of school. Much hustle and bustle. 27 -- First football game - Burley vs Lexington - Spirit runs high. October 4 -- Burley vs Hanover Industrial School. A pushover. 8 -- Tenth District Teachers ' meeting. Saturday - still no break for students. 12 -- Burley vs Manasses 15 -- Candidates for Student Council offices announced. 19 -- Student Council election - A hot scuffle. 23 -- Student Council officers take seats. 26 -- Burley vs Danville. November 1 -- Burley vs Peabody 9 -- Homecoming festivities: A gala parade, game between Burley and Dunbar, crowning of the Homecoming Queen, a student dance. - - All eyes on Burley! 16 -- Burley vs Parker Gray. The last game scheduled. 22 - 23 -- Thanksgiving holidays - Our first break - Pass the turkey, please! December 7 -- Burley representatives attend Hi-Y conference in Lynchburg. 13 -- Faculty Christmas Party. 21 -- Christmas party - 10 A. Christmas Lunch celebration. Beginning of the Christmas holidays -- A nice long vacation. Goodie ! January 2 -- Return to school. All New Year ' s resolutions officially dissolved. Opening game of the basketball season - Burley vs Downing. 17 -- Eighth grade operetta Howdy Cowboy. Boy, those Freshies have talent! 30 -- Junior class party. Enjoyable.

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