Burlington High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Burlington, MA)

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24 . ARROWHEAD seg Steenblik joined us. The next two years rolled along at an even pace, and we were finally going into the ninth grade. Remember the end of that year, when triumphantly success- ful we graduated with highest honors—or were they high? It was in that bright year that our little ‘‘canary’’, Louise Govoni, joined us. When we entered the tenth grade and began our last three years of school — m-m-m-m-, were the ‘‘scholars’’ happy! That year with all its joys brought on a very sad event when some of our boys left to fight for our country. Before we realized it we were in the eleventh grade. As the days went by, more of our classmates left to help the others in fighting this war. We may miss them, but we are very proud of the boys over there. Because of the war many of our customary activities were curtailed, but we did have some “‘juke’’ box dances, and one old fashioned social which was very much enjoyed. We also had our class outing, but because of transportation difficulties, we had to content ourselves with Revere Beach. Do you remember how cold it was and the long wait we had for buses at every square? However, the fun we had was worth all the trouble that went with it. The months rolled on and the “‘scholars’’ could hardly believe it was true when they entered the senior home room with Miss Burke as home room teacher. An outstanding event this year was our Christmas Social which was in the form of an old fashioned and modern dance with music by La Crosse’s orchestra. Although it en- tailed much work for the committee, we feel that it was a social and financial success and we thank them for swelling our treasury. It was this year also that a band was formed under the direction of Mr. Samuel Qua- genti. Their first concert was given at a Christmas assembly which showed what outstand- ing progress had been made by the students in a few short weeks under expert guidance. Also this year we had dancing at lunch time. It was a pleasure which many of us enjoyed during the days which were too unpleasant to go outside. This saga of our class would be most incomplete if we did not include some mention of our girls’ basketball team and their outstanding success this season, Because of their

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ho ARROWHEAD 23 HERE WE WERE IN THE SIXTH GRADE CILZANSISY Ira i STI ROIROY It was in the year 1933 that an ambitious group of ‘‘scholars’’ entered the first grade of Burlington Grammar School. They went through their first year with great suc- cess under the leadership of Miss Buchanan and Miss Keene. The second, third, fourth and fifth years were finally passed with the ‘‘scholars’’ leaving behind them a little of their enthusiasm for their former teachers: Miss Bustead, Miss Conley, Miss Foster, Miss Wyman and Miss P orter. When the sixth year of our educational journey came around, we had Miss Pearsons for our teacher. Little did we know we were to be blessed with her teachings for two more years. The seventh year brought around an important event in our lives. We were going to start classes in the brand new Burlington High School. During that happy year Joy

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Ker s) ARROWHEAD 25 winning scores, they were invited to participate in the tournament which was held at Littleton. Although they lost their first game, much praise is due them for their good sportsmanship and fair play. The close score showed a good game well played. Much credit for the team’s success goes to their coach, Miss Edith Bouttillette, and their manager, Miss Icna Skelton, who worked unceasingly for their success. Now when we remember our previous years of schooling, and are eagerly looking for- ward to “‘being on our own”, we thank all teachers and friends who have made possible and profitable our journey.