Burrillville High School - Review Yearbook (Harrisville, RI)

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enior arid oem 9 Four years ago to thee we came, Not knowing thee except by name. But then as freshmen we learned with pride What Burrillville meant deep down W' e returned, and soon we spent Our second year on knowledge bent. As 'truth and sportsmanship were learned, Deep love for you in our hearts burned. juniors! was the rue and cry, We possessed things gold couldn't buy. Loyalty, learning, and fair play V M Were ours, and not just for the day. NVC, the Class of Forty-nine, Look back upon achievements fine, And know within our hearts today 4 The lessons taught in work and play. And now we leave these hallowed halls, '-fAnd step to meet what e'er befalls XVhat fame and glory we can claim Are greatly owing to thy name. 27 inside

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Cyrus .jshfsforg . On September 10, 1945, we climbed aboard the great ship that had been christened Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Nine. Our crew of one hundred and forty-five was captained by Miss Barwick, who has brought us through many a storm. We enlisted for a non-stop trip of four long years, with the deter- mination that the ship would dock in June, 1949. In spite of many storms we are now nearing our destination. During our trip we have helped to keep Burrillville High School in the limelight. The finest of Burrillville's athletes have come from our crew. We have participated in all sports, winning the Class C Champion- ship in football for four years, State Championship in Hockey for two years and the State Championship in baseball in 1948. Members of our crew have ranked high in scholarships. As we are about to finish our course we have twellty'-Ol'1C in the R. I. Honor Society. As for our social life, when we were green Froshv and wise Sophs, we did nothing. In October of our junior year we had a Halloween Dance, which proved very successful. In our senior year we had a few dances, including a Get Acquainted Dancef' 'Tall Promf' Christmas Party, and a Spring Prom. In April, 1949, we put forth our best efforts in making the senior play, Little Jimmie Jones, one of the best ever. Ella Phillips was chosen Best Citizen of the D. A. R. and will receive a pin at graduating exercises. Some of our crew took part in the Model Legislature at the State House and the Model Congress which was held at Kingston. With a crew of seventy-two the ship christened the Class of Nine- teen Hundred and Forty-Nine is approaching its dock. We regret the loss of those who were unable to continue the course, and express our gratitude to all who have made this journey as pleasant as possible. 26

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Cfaod iary . ., . . Sept. 13 Here we are-- Back to school! Once again everyone vows that they have come to High School to study! Sept 16 Our first class meeting and our class officers for the year are: President ....,...,...., ..... W illiam Fisher Vice President .,..,... . ,. Janet Proulx Secretary ......,.......... .,.., S hirley Allaire Treasurer .....s.... ., .......,.... . .. ..,i.. .. .. .. .,..... ..., E arle Crocker Sept. 23 Mrs. Boutiette came today and showed us samples of rings. We decided on a blue spinel stone. Sept. 24 Election of the 'Year-book Staff. Ella Phillips was elected Editor-in-chief and Mr. O'Connor as advisor. Oct. 1 The Freshmen Get Acquainted Dance was held tonight and it was a huge success. Oct. 12 Good old Columbus. The holiday was most welcome. Oct 21 Seniors hold movie at the Star Theatre, in Pascoag. Huge iinancial success. Oct. 27 Juniors held their Halloween dance tonight and every- one had a grand time. Oct. 28-29 Teacher's Institute and a few days vacation. The seniors all had their graduation pictures taken, here's hoping we're all smiling pretty! Nov. 16 Seniors' proofs arrive. Pul-lease tell me I don't look like that! Nov. 19 Senior Prom with Paul Kazanowskfs Orchestra giving out with sweet tunes. Nov. 25 Thanksgiving vacation! Don't cat too much turkey! Nov. 27 B. H. S. 32---- XVarren 6. Champs again! Let's give out with the cheers for the coach,' and the boys. Dec. 17 Christmas Dance! Everyone looked forward to this- could it be the Mistletoe??? Dec. 22-Jan. 3 Christmas Vacation! Do we need it? Hope Santa's good to everyone. Jan. 11 Sponsor cards distributed and we went over the top!!! Jan. 24 Decided our Class trip for sometime in April--New York here we come! Feb. 25 The boys went to New Hampshire to play the Dartmouth Frosh and won by a score of 4 -- 1. 28