Johnson High School - Class Book Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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JOHNSON H-ICH SCHOHOL n A The athletic members of our class were just beginning to star on the school teams at this time. The Junior year at school was the most difficult. XVe had become ac- customed to studying and at this time our studies reached their most difficult height. Little happened in our small social world, except for the Sophomore- Junior Dance held on December 8, 1934. Came commencement and we were Seniors. One year to go! In September, 1935, we started our Final grind. The members of our class were leaders in the sports. Various activities kept us going. Now it was our turn to give a reception to the Freshmen. Finally. in the last months of school various preparations for graduation kept us busy. The Freshmen gave us a return party on 4May 15, 1936. Finally we were almost prepared for graduation. We, the class of '36, entering one hundred strong, were now prepared to leave Johnson High School numbering but seventy-nine. Even at the last. examinations may decrease our ranks. But all who leave johnson will leave with sincere regret. VVe leave our solid school life to enter the quicksands of the outer world. CARL OLSON which the Senior class has picked to be its motto. XVell, what does i3.5,f.f it signify? In these words lie determination, the will to endure, the ' ' ' ' grit to see life through to its final episode. In this there is hopeg the flaming torch which will carry us through all adversities with our colors Hy- ing. Remember the saying of that famous character of Dumas', The Count of Monte Cristo, Hope and wait ? But we shall not wait! And above all. in back of these noble qualities stands comradeships. It is not I who shall build, but wel In union lies strength. And we, the coming generation, must take council of these words and unite to forge forward to a better and more perfect civilization. It has often been said that we shall take up the flaming torch of civilization and once more I say it. Grasp the torch, and in a united body let us march ahead, heads up and Hags flying. CLASS QRATION HIHEN we buildilet us build forever. This is the signilicant phrase But it is important that you do not take this motto too literally. It is the idea that counts, not the words. Do you know the instructions given to a shot putter before he starts to compete? They are, Pick out a spot as far away as possible, and then try to throw the shot beyond that point. Even if you do not reach that distance you will get considerably more distance than if you throw the shot without a definite goal. In two words is the answer a goal. Pick yourself a goal and strive to reach it, surely somewhere you'll end up near the top, if not at the top. Then your next task will be for you to pick a bigger goal. Remember always that it isn't the material things that usually last. Money is power, they say, but you can't take it with you to the grave. Power vanishes when you're dead, if you are fortunate enough to hold it that long No, remember that life is short. Do with it the best that you can. Every arrow feels the attraction of the earth. 18

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1936 YEAR BOOK closely related to chemistry. The sugars used in candy are refined by chem- ical means, the fruits are preserved by chemical compounds, the coloring matter is extracted chemically from coal-tar, and the other ingredients are equally involved with chemistry. After dinner, which was prepared with numerous chemical contacts, I listen to the radio. The radio is closely connected with chemistry because of the chemical development of tubes and bulbs, and because of its electro- chemical operation. Soon I receive a telephone call, and I converse over an instrument made of Bakelite. which is an artificial rubber manufactured through chemical process. Before retiring I perform the nightly ritual so necessary to the feminine toilette. The creams and lotions are all chemically made and are composed. for the great part, of synthetic plastics. Then comes the brushing of my hair with a brush backed with Bakelite. My hair has allegedly been permanently curled by a process dependent on chemical reactions for its success. Thus having made our inspection of an average day of my life, we under- stand and appreciate the value of chemistry in its practical applications. We have seen in concrete examples. a few of the numberless daily contacts with chemistry. BARBARA S. MASON entered the doors of ohnson High School to be initiated into four gg,,.gL:'5- more years of schooling so different from the first eight. The first week of school was a terror to these meek, timid freshmen. One diffi- culty after another arose. XVhat did the bells mean? NYhere were the rooms? What were we supposed to do in class. However, by the end of the first week the majority of us were settled down. The year of the entrance of the class of '36 saw many new inaugurations. Our. esteemed principal, Mr. Hayes, was at that time beginning his first year in that position. Mr. Mitchell took Mr. Hayes' place as coach. NVith the union of the two assembly committees a student council was formed. Forty- five minutes had been added to the class time of previous years, therefore we were not excused until 2 P. M. That delightful institution, the detention room, was added for the benefit of naughty students. These changes made little difference to us, however, for we had had no experiences in Johnson High before this year. After we had been in school a sufficient time to know each other well, the class election was held. The seat of honor, the presidency, went to Leroy Duncan. The only other events of importance during this year were the Senior-Freshman reception and the Freshman return party, both of which were well attended and acclaimed as great successes. The second year of school was easier. XVe had become accustomed to the routine of high school and soon got into stride again. The major event of importance was the football dance tendered the football squad by the entire student body after a highly successful season. This year we elected Anthony Kapieka to the presidency, which position he has held these last three years. CLASS HISTORY IQPTIEMBER 7, 1932, and a new group of an even hundred freshmen 1 ' , 17

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1 -T Fmt., v1936 YEl4vR BOOK It is impossible to realize the inadequacy of words until you try to ex- press an idea. This motto is not only a group of words. It is a compact, sensible idea. Treat it as such. Actions, not words, make the man. Hot air can carry a balloon a long way, but it can't keep it there. N0 matter what tribulation there might be, there will always be happiness to balance the scales. Life is not all one long, sad story. After tonight we are on our own. Let us take up the flung challenge and hurl it back into the teeth of the challenger, the world. Let us build so that we shall be remembered, as mighty men and women, builders supreme. great heroes and lovers of mankind. Let us leave a heritage of progress to our followers. But never forget the idea that material objects never last the long- est, which is so admirably expressed by Percy Byssbe Shelly in the poem, Ozymandias of Egypt. . . . I met a traveler from an antique land XN'ho said, Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown And wrinkled lips, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor will those passions read XYhich yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed. And on the pedestal these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, king of kings Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. ' LERQY DUNCAN '36 CLASS ESSAY How Com We Show Oufr Patriotism? ATRIOTISM in its literal sense means devotion to one's country. In - what respect can the average individual show that fidelity and rever- ,,.gf,5. ence to his country? XVhen we speak of patriotism what concept do you have? What picture or idea comes to your mind? To one type of person the word patriotism is synonymous with the sound of marching feet,-- the beat of martial music,- the inspiring strains of the national anthem,- or with the sight of Old Glory unfurled, the emblem of our supremacy wherever it may wave. To such a one, patriotic devotion means a proper respect for this flag: to stand with head uncovered- and right hand over the heart when the stars and stripes go by- to be the first to rise at the sound of the Star Spangled Banner,- to respect with sincerity the oath of allegiance- perhaps even if occasion demands, to answer unhesitat- ingly the call to arms. 19