John Burroughs High School - Akela Yearbook (Burbank, CA)

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for The fufure John Burroughs' students find education to be a major force in their lives. Because it is a major force, and be- cause in every school year many hours are devoted primarily to learning, faculty mem- bers have the responsibility of making their classes as interesting as possible. In many classes this is accomplished through the use of films, slides, and records. Each year greater diversification is presented to give classes more appeal. john Burroughs' curriculum takes in vari - ous types of classes. Certain subjects are required of all students. Both required sub- jects and electives are combined into cer- tain courses of study. Through careful thought the student can choose the course that best corresponds with his career plans. Tenth grade students are required to take health, safety, European History, and English. Eleventh graders must take United States History and English, while Twelfth graders are required to take government, senior problems, and English. In addition, the California state law requires that physical education be taken throughout each senior high school year. The school motto, The Torch of Knowl- edge Lights Our Way , is very appropriate Our goal at john Burroughs is to learn everyf thing pos sible . Often our will to do so falters, and we find ourselves in a state of scholastic lethargy. It is essential that we rise above these periods of depression and think only of the rewarding days in the future brought about by today's hard work.

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ACTIVITIES Where the action is can best describe the activities at John Burroughs. This is a typical scene of what takes place on the dance floor of a sports night. Along with dancing, students participate in volley ball, swimming, and ping- pong. 17 I When school commenced early in September, it meant that it was the beginning of a vivid year full of many gay and colorful activities. Starting the year was the annual Sophomore Ori- entation Day, and thus a year full of arousing activ- ities began. From orien- tation day on, johnBurroughs played ho s t to such varied activities as s W im dances, fo o tba ll ga m es, rallies, sports nights, Bermuda Day, C raz y Clothes Da y, john Goddard a s s e m blies, folk and talent assemblies, bas- ketball games, swim meets, tr a c lc meets, and baseball games. Also there were the junior and Senior proms, an operetta, a Senior Car Wash, graduation, and the All Night Party. Included also in this year's list of activities were many clubs and organiza- tions suchas the French and Spanish Clubs, and a Bowl- ing, Pep, Lettergirls', and Lette rmen 's club. Others were the Modern Dance, Photography, Speechand Debate, Ushers, Key, and Z o n ta clubs. These enjoy- able activities helped to make this year at john Bur- roughs one well remem- bered, pleasurable year.