John A Johnson High School - Maroon Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Old Pholen pavilion - 1913 McrkGorscio, World War I uniform Hc1rvestFestuvoI, BIockMuruo of 1915 1 1 Pholen Pork skating rink Introduction Ueensj - 7

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When Johnny comes marching home again, told of the feeling people shared when the doughboys who fought in the War to end all wars came trudging home from France in 1919. They felt they had made the world safe for democracy. Another song of the teens, Pack up your troubles in yourold kit bag and smile boys, smile, symbolized the post-war happy-go-lucky spirit that infected the growing nation when Model T's zipped through the muddy eastside streets at l0 mph. This was the time when young fold spent much of their free time taking relaxing walks around Lake Phalen or watching in their multi-striped jackets, aWinter Carnival skating contest. Barb Kruger and Lee Ann Safer, l9l4 Model T 6 - lntroduc1ionlTeensl

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Charleston, Charleston, made in Carolina, the popular dance tune of the twenties revealed the spirit of a nation freed from war and enjoying prosperity. Lindbergh flew successfully to Paris - the first solo overseas flight. Mickey Mouse 'X X VV.., . 8 - Introduction lTwentiesl made his debut on the motion picture scene beginning a new form of entertainment which has endured the test of time. The school clubs and StudentCouncil sponsored a dance every Thursday nightat Johnson High School which seemed to satisfy the entertainment needs of the students during the Roaring Twenties era. Canoeists with girls and victrolas f 1928 1 V 5 4 3 Barb Bauer as flapper of the twenties Swimmers at Phalen waiting to see Ja