John Burroughs Middle School - Burr Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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ORGAMIZAYIOMS SCHOOL INTERESTS S , j ff ' ' By HENRY CLARKE W . J WL ■ Burroughs in 1924 had compara- 11 ' ' B ' ' ' ' tively few organizations and clubs, but HH today it has over eighteen. Each one . Z offers something different and of inter- ■ B L -JA B » S5t to the student. Every organization H P t ' IS of vital importance to the school for BBt - — - — — - both government and pleasure. The EDITORS Safety Committee is responsible for the Henry Clarke Mary Jane Kerr safety of the Students. The Glee Clubs. Orchestra, Dramatics classes, and Band supply entertainment for the assemblies The Stage Crew present these assemblies with speed and accuracy. How bare and dis- orderly the shelves in the library would be if it were not for the competent help of the library helpers. These and numerous other organizations are the keynote to the progress of John Burroughs school activities. WHY WE HAVE ORGANIZATIONS By MARY JANE KERR A famous educator once said that over fifty per cent of the value of an education received at school was the development of the student ' s personality. In accord with this view of education John Burroughs has established many organizations and clubs. Their value in a social as well as educational way cannot be over-estimated. From the names listed in the above article one may easily see that a wide variety of organizations allows every student a chance to use his or her talents. Probably the most important of these organizations has been formed to develop the executive ability in the student and to carry out the principles of self government. Other clubs provide social contacts and pleasures that would be possible by no other means for the purpose of developing the poise and culture of the students. Still other organiza- tions, such as the Safety Committee, have greatly increased the sense of responsibility in the students working on them. One and all our organizations are valuable and necessary. To express our appreciation for the benefit which we have received from these organizations we dedicate this section to their sponsors.

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BURR ARTI STS Jack Schwartz, James Ruby, Ernie Clark, Kathleen Grace, ' Kathleen McCarthy, Barbara Mann, Leo Mar- tin, Betty Ann Baash, Leta Mae Brooks, Marjorie Cass, Betty Dick- son, Kay Dennis, Pat Hartley;- Eloise McLean, Gordon Maclean, Barbara Jean Mauerhan, Elizabeth Sburtz, Grant Swanland, Leola Turner, Peggy Wells, George Hockmeyer. BURR ART CLASS CI FAR AND NEAR CLASS PRINTERS Bud Waddell. Merwin Schirmer, Bertram Briskin, Bill York, Monte Hippie, John Buchanan, Walter Porter, Menery Angell, Dick Potter, Marshall Tate, Robert Wagner, Tom Roberts, John Hoffman. PRINTING CLASS

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FAREWELL, J . B , PUPILS It is with mingled emotions of happiness and regret that I write finis to my career as a student at John Burroughs, Happiness, because I have been able to serve this wonderful school, which I shall always consider a very great honor, and regret that some of the friendships and asso- ciations formed during my three years here must be broken. I shall carry throughout my life many pleasant memories of both faculty and school Let us each try to keep in our minds the high standards of this school and make every effort to live up to them. I sincerely wish for each member of the faculty and of the student body great success and happiness in the future Thanks to everyone for their support and co-operation during the last semester, and I hope I have been worthy, to at least a small degree, of the honor bestowed upon me. And now, good-bye to a great student body and a great school BILL MARSHALL. PRESIDENT OF JOHN BURROUGHS STUDENT BODY TO THE GIRLS OF JOHN BURROUGHS: Three years have passed since my first day at John Burroughs. These three years have been filled with complete happiness, but it is for this last term I am most grateful. I shall never forget the honor which the girls of John Burroughs have bestowed upon me. Your confidence, loyalty and untiring efforts to cooperate made every duty vice-president, and Nancy Newberry, secretary of Girls ' League, to whom I am very an extreme pleasure. The responsibilities, however, were shared with Mary Gingrich, grateful. My daily contacts with the faculty and principals have made me realize how much they have guided us with their patience and interest. Upon leaving the Girls ' League and John Burroughs I sincerely hope I have proven myself worthy of your friendship. It is impossible to put into words how much it has meant to me. Always your true friend. President of Girls ' League SALLY KIRBY,