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

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JOHN BURROUGHS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 600 SOUTH McCADDEN PLACE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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DEDICATION We, the youth of today, the men and women of tomorrow, with courage in our hearts, and ideals in our minds, promise to our fighting men all over the world that Abraham Lincoln ' s undying words that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this government, under God, shall see a new birth of freedom; and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth shall take on a greater meaning than ever before, and that they shall rise to un- equaled new significance. — By Andre Previn.

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FORWARD By SHERWOOD FEINBERG With eyes turned toward a future world free from the hardships of war, the pens of fledg- ling writers have composed this volume dedi- cated to Peace and a Better World. The task of insuring a finer globe in which to live will fall upon the shoulders of today ' s juveniles, tomorrow ' s men. (These writings are reflec- tions upon the life of today ' s schoolboys.) The post-war world is only a dream at present, but with the sincere effort of students, teachers, and all the people of our nation, the job shall not be difficult. To be sure, there will be setbacks on many fighting fronts, but true Americans have never failed, and with the grace of God they shall fight through to victory again. MR. ROBERT A. THOMPSON By JOHN MESTAKIDIS Modesty being one of the chief character- istics of our principal, Mr. Thomps on, it is not an easy task for one of his pupils to set down in type a true impression of his worth, without making him feel just a bit uncomfortable. Picture yourself in charge of an institution of 1700 boys and girls, burdened with the administrative cares which such a responsibil- ity carries. Would you be able to understand the ability and limitations of all your charges? Mr. Thompson is known as the admirer of the brilliant student, and the friend of the boy or girl who may not be doing so well. Our principal may not become acquainted with the student in his first year at J.B., but before his stay is up at Johnny Burro, he will carry in the recesses of his busy mind the accom- plishment and failures of each one of his charges. Those who have enjoyed the privilege of friendly discourse with Mr. Thompson realize what he is and for what he stands. He pos- sesses a personality which, coupled with an understanding of young people and their problems, has succeeded in bring about that feeling of respect and friendship which the students of John Burroughs have toward him. One of Mr. Robert Thompson ' s outstanding characteristics is his apparent faculty for re- membering only the best in everyone and forgetting all else. To a man less able, the daily duties of Mr. Thompson would be staggering. But, Mr. Thompson ' s presence is John Burroughs ' gain and his administration presages a scholarship record in our school which bids fair to be appreciated at the institutions of higher learn- ing, where the junior high school is depended upon to furnish solid foundation for advanced studies of its graduates. PAGE FOUR