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

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MISS THERESA BALLER By LOIS SCHRADER MR. C. EVAN ENGBERG By MARTIN WEINBERGER This year Miss Bailer has had more respon- sibility than she has ever had before. She has been very busy with the War Savings Stamps, as she is in charge of the money and distribu- tion of the Stamps to the teachers. Yet, she still has found time to be the friend of all the girls of John Burroughs. Her office still has that I ' m glad to see you appearance. Miss Bailer has been at John Burroughs for five years as girls ' vice principal. She is very interested in Girls ' League, the P.T.A., and any other affair that concerns mothers and their daughters. The girls of John Burroughs would certainly be at a loss without the help- ful guidance of their vice principal, Miss Bailer. Without a doubt, the office of the Burroughs ' Boys ' Vice Principal is the most frequently visited talking over place on the campus, although, as many assert, it is not a favorite camping ground for characters that are on the spot. Despite these unhappy formalities of school life, Mr. Engberg can boost many a friend since his arrival at the home of Johnny Burro three semesters ago. Mr. Engberg has seen service in a church choir, plus soothing the ears of Burrough- sonians with his melodic singing organs. The Boys ' Council, although but few realize it, owes its many innovations and treats to Mr. Engberg, who, with the cooperation of the Council officers, has tried to bring the male populace the cream of the crop at the frequent assembly calls. PAGE FIVE

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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

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