Burlington High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Burlington, MA)

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History of the Class of ’49 N a crisp September morning twelve years ago, the school bell once again called to the children of Burlington. It was on this day that we, who are members of the graduating class, were escorted to the “Little School”, to experience our first day at school. Little did we realize that day, that we were destined to be known as the “Forty-niners”. Even though we were unmindful of this, we, like our historical ancestors were also searching. We were in search, not of gold, but of knowledge. Our grammar school days rolled by as did the summer vaca- tions. Before we realized it, six years had gone by, and we had completed our first step in the ladder of education. This was cli- maxed by our graduation exercises, which took place at the high school. During the summer, we eagerly awaited the opening of school, and our first day in the high school building. We were a large class when we entered the portals of Bur- lington High as seventh graders. Like our successors, we felt a little strange and confused. Each of us had his time with locker combinations, room numbers, books and new regulations. Under the firm, yet friendly guidance of Miss Andrews we soon overcame these difficulties, and began to feel at home at Burlington High. The year passed by and soon it was vacation time again. Returning as eighth graders, we found ourselves a little more confident than we had been the year before. Through the influ- ential guidance and helping hand of: Mrs. Adams, we were put on the road that has always made our class successful in all it has un- dertaken. We shall always remember all Mrs. Adams did for us through her help and advice while she was with us. It was under her supervision that we staged a number of successful plays diur- ing this year. As Freshmen, we moved upstairs and gained some of the ac- companying prestige. It was during our Freshman year that our class gained four new members. The newcomers were Robert Daly, Francis Meaney, Alfred Michaud and Gerard Sweeney. They were not regarded as newcomers for long, and each very quickly became one of the class. A wonderful sense of humor, and a friend- ly personality were the characteristics in each of these boys which added a great deal to the spirit of the class. As Sophomores, we had Miss Chiesa as our class adviser. Since this was our first year of social functions, we were in need of advice and help. We shall always remember and appreciate all Miss Chiesa

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Class Poem As we look back on our school years, There’s sadness in each heart. We now must follow different paths Though grieved that we must part. With unsure steps we venture forth To start our own careers. The world holds hope and promise of Both happiness and tears. We've reached a milestone in our lives, A crossroad of decisions. We can but pray that He Who guides Will watch o’er all our missions. Randall Hurley Class Song We, as Seniors, now depart From dear old Burlington High, With mixed emotions in each heart And a glimpse of tears in each eye. Each down the road of life shall go To struggle toward his goal. We'll find success and happiness Through the helping hand of God. GEE OERSUsS We bid a very fond adieu To all our friends so true. The days we’ve spent with you are o'er But fond memories linger evermore. Evelyn Miller

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did for us during this year in helping to make it successful socially as well as financially. Returning as Juniors, we were glad to find that Miss Chiesa was to be our class adviser for another year. We welcomed Charles Rupprecht into our class during this year, and he too became a friend of all very quickly. It was also in this year that Gerard Sweeney left to serve in the United States Marine Corps. It was during our Junior year that we, as a class, were most successful. Our dances were well attended, and with this success as a basis we planned a Junior Prom. After much hard work and planning, we made the Junior Prom a reality. It will be one of the school day memories which will linger for years to come. Our Junior year ended and we found that we had completed our most successful year at Burlington High. Summer vacation soon passed by, and we returned for our last year at Burlington High. We realized that much work and many decisions were before us. With the co-operation of each member, and the true class spirit which has always been ours, we accom- plished the work of our Senior year. We have now completed our high school days, and are pre- pared to meet life’s challenge. Though the days we’ve spent to- gether have now passed, we shall continue down life’s roadway with memories of twelve happy years spent together. Dorothy Norden