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

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Fun and hard work occupy A9 COUNCIL, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Priest- ley and Miss Theresa Baller. Row 1: Miss Baller, Joyce Morris, Bob Dresser, Jann Balos, Robin Kimbrough, David Drab- kin, Steve Drushall, Howard Cucher, Mrs. Priestley. Row 2: Helene Szamet, Maurice Mayesh, Judy Kramer, Vivian Meyerson, Richard Leiber, A C T I V I T N Diane Givens, Bruce Meyer, Stefanie Weisberg. For many, the end of junior high is a predominantly happy occasion: for some, a sad one. Whatever our feeings may be, thoug as our last term at John Burroughs nears its close we all cannot h lp but feel a twinge of regret at leaving the friend that has taug and sheltered us during some of our most important years. Standing amidst our classmates for the last time, enacting with mix emotions our carefully rehearsed graduation ceremony, we reminiscently recall our glorious A9 term. First, we elected fine homeroom presidents to lead us and keep us informed on class activities. They included Howard Cuch 11147, Steve Drushall 11557, Diane Givens 11287, Judy Cramer 1230 , R'chard Leiber 12247. Maurice Mayesh 12187, Bruce Meyer 120 Vivian Meyerson 12447, Joyce Morris 12327, Helene Szamet 11077, and Stefanie Weisberg 11277. Soon after, we heard the well-prepar speeches of the candidates for the A9 class offices. Following this amusing diversion we elected Dave Drabkin, president, Bob Dress vice-president, Jann Balos, secretary, and Robin Kimbrough, historian. Participation by all in everything we do as a class was t goal of the A9 Council - our officers and homeroom presidents -this term. At the first of several entertaining and informative homerooms in the auditorium, our A9 Council was installed. Our color days certainly dressed J.B. in a profusion of white and bright lavenders! No problem spotting gaily bedecked A then. Oh, why don't they hold still! thought aggravated A9's on our first camera day. For all the frustrations, though,.many exc lent snapshots turned up for the Burr. On our second camera da we took photos to be treasured as personal remembrances. Y Eighteen fine athletes were selected to be on the A9 Boys' Team including Bill Buckingham, Chuck Caster, Jim Calwell, Jer Cronin, Bob Dresser, Marty Godin, Max Himmelstein, Doug Hollander, Cliff Leviton, Perry Lisker, Mike Newman, Sid Oring, Mi Oyler, Dick Phebus, Gary Robbins, Gary Stevenson, Ken Stone, and Bob Trostler. Not to be outdone, ten A9 girl All-Stars represent the so-called weaker sex. They were Susan Miller, Sandy Wh'tehead, Marsha Benjamin, Joan Kennedy, Karen Timmins, Rochelle Scho Judy Fine, Sheila Goldberg, Joyce Morris, and Susan Titelman. ' Food never seemed to taste better than at our class breakfast in the attractively dressed-up cafeteria, where socializing cr ated a pleasant mood. Six excellent editions of the Far and Near were put out by the busy A9 journalism class. Surmounting all obstacles, our news nosed reporters and talented artists published an excellent Burr. J 'die Robosson an-l Chuck Vernoff, editors from the journalism cla worked with Linda Stein, Diana Trevelyan, and Carlen Ross from art service to produce the yearbook. Although often odd, our vocational leanings revealed by our interest inventory tests assisted us in planning our future occ potions. Helpful in planning our immediate futures were counselors from Los Angeles and Fairfax High Schools, who gave each personal attention concerning B10 programming. A pleasant afternoon of social activity over cookies and punch brought about a friendly atmosphere among all attending t Mother and Daughter Tea held by the A9 girls. There were color and odd costumes a-plenty on the A9 Girls' Playday. This gay event was judged by faculty members with E girls refereeing. Love and respect for America filled us while writing entries for the American Legion Essay Contest. Unknown talents were discovered at the A9 Talent Show. Entertainers from dancers to comedians kept us in stitches during tn. very enjoyable program. With heavy hearts the A9 girls bade fond farewell to lower graders at the Girls' League installation. May the Good Lord Ble and Keep You they tearfully sang, af?er wh'ch the graduates so emnly left the auditorium to the stately strains of Pomp ar Circumstance. Our last dance found everything throbbing with pre-graduation excitement. Alternately we swept through the clouds and returnen to earth for hot bop. Beautiful art service decorations contributed to making this event a sensational success. Seemingly all too soon, graduation was upon us. An unforgettable program was built around the theme, From the Goodness - Our People Comes the Greatness of Our Nation. Our parents could easily tell that great amounts of preparation and hard work we into the ceremony by its beauty and precision. Truly this was the supreme highlight of our last junior high semester, the pea on the brow of three years at John Burroughs. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Jarrett, Mr. Hunt, and all of John Burroughs' teaching and service staff whose guidance and undg standing have given us a positive push on the road of life. Special thanks, however, go to Miss Baller, our wonderful class spons and Mrs. Priestley, our superb counselor - two indispensable persons. Down the aisle, clutching our diplomas, through the door and out into the fresh air and sunshine - and a new life. Thus the cla of summer '56 follows the path of classes before it and leaves footsteps in turn to be followed by succeeding classes. Let us on hope that each and every one of us will never forget the high ideals of the school which we now leave physically but not spirituall may we be credits to ourselves, our families, our school, and our country.

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