- Copy of Confidential Communication :

to the Appointment Secretary March 29 » 1983
Stanford University, Calif.

Mr. Burton DeGroot, Jr., was a pupil of mine for

to years - 1925-26 and 1926-27, when + vas
Superintendent of Senhcols at Monrovia. I became
rather intimately acquainted with Burton beceuse he
was a leader among high school students, He was an
exceptionally fine athlete, and gave a fine accounting
of himself in basketball, football, and track work.
During the year 1925-26 he was President of our Student
Body Association. We found him a good leader -
clear-headed, sensible, courteous, and his ci tizenship
record was very high. : s

I understand that Mr. DeGroot will complete his work

at Stanford University this summer and that he has

majored in history anc minored in physical education.

He tells me that he is interested in educational work.

With peo knowledge concerning him I should be very
glad to have him in a system for which I was responsible.

I am sure ag a teacher, he will be able, conscientious, and
exceptionally helpful in all school relations.

County Superintendent of Schools of
Los Angeles County

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