Burlington High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Burlington, MA)

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Mr. Thomas Mohan In his capacity as assistant principal of Burlington High School, Mr. Mohan is essential to the smooth functioning of the school. Maintaining discipline, act- ing as a liaison between parents and the school, and formulating student course programs are but a few of the many tasks that occupy his day. Often one of the first persons to arrive in the morning and one of the last to leave in the afternoon, Mr. Mohan always seems to have time to help any students who need it. His understanding of students and their problems and his fair treatment have won him the respect of all those who have ever sought his assistance or needed his guidance. Mr. James Horton The successful operation of any school de- pends largely upon a capable administration. The services performed by the administration range from keeping the school on a sound fiscal basis to encouraging students to pursue their education further after graduation from high school. In his capacity as principal of Burlington High School, Mr. Horton is the key figure in the ad- ministration. In trying to meet the needs of a growing student body, his tasks are many. How- ever, during the many years he has held his posi- tion, he has always been available to give assist- ance to anyone who needs it, whether student or faculty member. His contributions to Burlington High have indeed proved to be invaluable.

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School Committee Graduation is the climax of twelve years of hard work and accomplishment. You have com- pleted the prescribed courses of study and you are now entering a new phase of your youthful life with unlimited opportunities and challenges awaiting you. But no matter what way of life you may elect to travel, you must understand that your goals are not reached by wishful dreaming. Your chances for success are improved only through preparation, planning, self appraisal, personal de- velopment and effective work. Above all, have faith in yourself. With faith you need have no fears for your future. It is the fervent hope and prayer of the School Committee that Almighty God grant you the strength and wisdom so necessary to meet the challenges of adult life. Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr. Chairman of the School Committee Dr. Herman J. Dunsieth For each of you, graduation from high school is but a beginning. The quotation, “begin and the rest is easy” is oversimplified but full of wisdom. Many in- dividuals waste time and opportunity, not deliberately, but by not beginning, not getting up and doing. Begin to move and follow through. Automation, the loss of some positions from the labor market, development of new positions, will cause many to assess their positions in the economy more than once. A requirement for success is the determination to succeed. There will never be a time when you can give up learning. Learn- ing and doing are important to you now and later. B egin . . . now. Success to each of you will come, the last opportunity has not been presented, nor has all the effort been put forth to have successfully found the ultimate answer. Opportunity will be present for each. Be prepared. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1965: ay a ee hae se 6 8 8 6 Sethe tetets =e we = - —e -

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ee H Hh i i 4 Mrs. Billings Department Head Miss Fallon Mr. Horgan Mr. Mullany Guidance Department So many times the question is posed, “Just what is Guidance?” One of the main functions of this department is to assist all pupils in making appropriate and satisfying personal, educational, and vocational adjustments and plans. Guidance personnel assist teachers, the adminis- tration, and parents in understanding the needs, prob- lems and progress of each pupil. The counselor’s day in the guidance office is indeed a busy one. Word gets around that the College Board 10 results have just arrived and immediately there are lines of students to hear the word—good or bad. Ap- plications must be mailed, scholarship forms filled out, deadline dates checked, and jobs lined up for the sen- iors. And so it goes, but the members of this department are all very happy that their days are so busy and they hope that their efforts in dealing with the students will bear fruit later, if not at present.