Burlington High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Burlington, MA)

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History of Class of ‘48 This version of the activities of the “48ers” commences when the class moved into the Junior High School. After completing the first six grades in the old Union School, the class moved into the more dignified Junior High School, under the strict and help- ful guidance of Miss Andrews. In our initial year at the high school, Leo Govoni and Margaret et Keating added to our joys. Our instructors were Mr. Shea and Miss Andrews, for the large class was divided between two rooms. During the eighth grade, our home room teacher, Mrs. Adams, did much to furnish the class with fundamentals, and showered us with many personal favors. She continued to be a friend and ad- viser to the class throughout her stay at Burlington. It was in this eventful year that Mary Marinacci joined the class. Mr. O’Conner was with us for the first month of our Freshman year and was succeeded by Mr. Lalli. The jester, Helen McLaugh- lin, joined the class this year, making many days of school a little brighter. The class entered the senior high school with one of the best reputations a class has had. There were many humorous incidents we shared with Mr. Lalli, our adviser, during the year. For in- stance, no one will forget the lively biology classes, nor the fun all had on the class outing to Nantasket with Miss Haglund and Mr. Lalli. It was during this grade that Larry Azevedo and Don Ells- worth joined the class. In the eleventh grade we had the pleasure of having Mr. Mc- Dermott as our class adviser, and he proved a friend to all. He gave us much useful information on many subjects, increasing our knowledge of baseball appreciably. Lila Dupee came back to the class in the Junior year. In our Senior year we were headed by Mr. Murray. The class made quite a few novel and outstanding accomplishments, including the sponsoring of a minstrel show, Senior play, and Senior week. We like to think of this twelve years of successful schooling as the first step on the path to success. | This was possible only through the splendid cooperation of our instructors. Thus, in accordance with the motto, the members of the class have made their first break in life by obtaining a high school dip- loma. Donald Ellsworth [ 30 ]