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

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it -' 1 1936 YEAR BOOK into the doorway, I noticed that Hannah Goff and Helen Mackie were busy making lunches. After a short conversation I learned that both were running the cafeteria, and the goods were supplied by one of William Currier's chain stores. for Bill and his sister Marion Currier were o,wners of the largest chain store organization in New England. Leaving the ladies to their work, I went upstairs. Vtfalking into the prin- cipal's office, I was greeted by Mary Greenler who in a conversation told me' that she was taking the place of Mr. Hayes who had retired, and was now busy writing a new book of Mathematical Theories. She also told me that' she was ably assisted by Doris Lebel. Leaving Miss Greenler to her work, I,wandered into the library. Here I found Oscar Richard cleaning the trophies. Inquiring why he was doing this, he told me he was the sole proprietor and worker of the North Andover VVindow Cleaners and Polishers, and he thought it was his duty to keep the trophies in shape. NValking to Room S, I found Miss Mason teaching French. XVhen she recognized me, she stopped her work and joined me in a pleasant conversa- tion. From this chat I learned that Anne Moore and Dorothy Reeves were serving as Models for Harry Cohen, who was a famous artist. As I went down stairs, I walked to the manual training room. Here I found John Benson. who had left his West Boxford ranch to teach pupils the. art of wood work. Leaving John, I decided to walk to Stevens Pond. As I was walking past the mill, I saw Frank Cunio who told me that he was the day watchman, and that Stella Ringalo was Anthony Kapeika's secretary, for Tony was now. a superintendent in the mill. As I came to the pond I found Doris Albrecht reading a book. In a con- versation I learned that she had charge of the girls' building, and that CFranj. Mary Burns was her helper. She also told me that Mary Koroskys was the' owner of the biggest fruit orchard in North Andover. Mary had hired Rita McDonald to be her chauffeur and Mary McIntosh was her maid, also influ-E encing Julia Malek to be her cook. ' Miss Albrecht told me that there was a carnival at Grogan's Field, and if' I ,went to see it, I would get a few surprises. About eight that night after having supper with the Evangeloses, Jim and I went to the carnival. The first attraction was a fellow influencing the people to throw base- balls at the nigger-dodger. I recognized this fellow to be George Nolan, and the nigger-dodger was Joseph McEvoy, whom I c0uldn't help but recognize under his black even though he had painted himself up. ' XVe came to a tent which housed the fortune-tellers and they were none other than Claire Carroll, Catherine Cunningham and Phyllis Keating. The greatest of all dancers. those three young ladies. Step up and see them dance! This is what I heard Leroy Duncan shouting, and whenl came closer I recognized his dancers as Allison Kirk, Corinne Lewis and Grace Pearson. I also found Dorothy Taylor selling the tickets for the show. VValking farther we saw Viola DeNault selling pop-corn and ice cream. The best thrills of the night were supplied by Fred Phelan who put on an exhibition of tight-rope walking, and by Sylvia Broderick doing her 100 foot dive into five feet of water. As I was flying back to New York, I knew I would never forget the pleas- ant day which I had spent in my old home town. VITOLD GABYS 29- I

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g J0H1vs0N H1011 SCHO-OL, - was working for George Banker's All Around Taxi Service, whose slogan .was Pay before you ride. Alighting from the taxi at Mass. Ave., I decided to stroll up town. NValk- ing up Perry Street, I saw a husky fellow digging up a ,water main. Sweat was rolling down his face, but he seemed to work untiringly. As he stopped for a moment to wipe the sweat from his eyes, I found out he was Stephen Barbett. Inquiring of him if this was his regular job, I learned that he was just hardening up for his coming bout, which meant a chance for the world's heavy-weight wrestling title. Leaving Steve to his work, I leisurely strolled toward the Union School. Here I sa,w a fellow who was picking up papers which had been scattered around by the children. As he came near to me. I recognized Thomas Barron. In a short conversation which followed, he told me that he was the janitor of the school. Tom invited me to look the school over. As I walked down the corridor, I heard a familiar voice scolding a first grade pupil. Investigating I found the teacher was none other than Mildred Bara. I was also told that thc pupil whom she was scolding was the son of james Evangelos, who had married his high school girl-friend, Ruth Kershaw, and he was now the Athletic Di- rector at Johnson High, replacing Mr. Cavalieri who was now coaching at Holy Cross. I also learned that Henry Beanland, after graduating from school joined the Merchant Marine, and he had worked himself up from scrub boy to cabin boy, and was expecting a promotion any time. Leaving Tom to take care of the school, I decided to walk up Middlesex Street. As I turned the corner, I was knocked over by a dog. A lady began to apologize for the action of her dog. The lady to my surprise was VVinifred Perry. She told me she had inherited a fortune, and her daily work consisted of taking her dog for a walk. As I was leaving Miss Perry, I saw a fellow with a niilkman's outfit ap- proaching. At a distance I recognized Frank Korycki, who later told me that he was the supervisor at Glennie's. and that Horace Culpon was working there, but spent most of his time sampling ice-cream specials. Walking further, I came to a beauty parlor and there standing in the doorway were three ladies, whom I recognized as Ruth Dawson, Barbara Eagle and Rachel Dufton. From them I learned that they were given quite a lot of competition by Daniel Connelly, who was running a beauty parlor and barber shop, with the assistance of Marietta Hill. As I strolled farther up the street, I saw a fellow who was cleaning his suit after fixing a Hat. Seeing me he energetically began to give m'e a sales talk on brushes. At the sound of his voice, I recognized Roland Gesing who told me that he was District Manager for the Fuller Brush Company. I told ,Gesing that I was sight-seeing the town. He told me he was going to Johnson High and wanted me to accompany him. As I was refusing the ride, he dragged me into the car, so I couldn't disappoint him. On the way he stated that he was going to try to sell some brushes to his old pal Everett Bennett, who was now janitor of johnson High. I also learned that Carolyn Currier, Phillipa Marchese, Violet Turner and Arlene VValker were successful housewives, and he had succeeded in sel- ling them his wares. We soon stopped at the school. Gesing went looking for Bennett, and I strolled inside to the cafeteria. I heard familiar voices chatting. Stepping 28

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JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Best Boy Student Best Girl Student . Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Prettiest Girl . Class-Grind . Class Bluffer . Teachers' Delight Class Vamp . Class Flapper . Class Humorist Cutest Girl . . Best Looking Boy Most Innocent Boy Most Innocent Girl Quietest Boy . Quietest Girl . Most Promising Boy Most Promising Girl Sleepiest Boy . Best Natured Girl. . Best Natured Boy . Class Actor . Class Actress . Most Talkative Boy Most Talkative Girl Class Baby Class Dancer . Class Eater . Shyest Boy Shyest Girl Class Sheik . Class Poet Class Heartbreaker Most Athletic Boy Most Athletic Girl Laziest Boy . . Most Beautiful Smile Nerviest Person Qboyj Nerviest Person fgirlj CLASS BALLOT 30 . Carl Olson Mary L. Greenler Anthony Kapeika . Rita Rand . Mildred Bara . Doris Lebel Benny Polichnowski . Ralph Joyce . Allison Kirk Corinne Lewis . john Kane Ruth Kershaw Daniel Connelly . john Kane Mary Koroskys . John Benson Frances Burns . Carl Olson Mary L. Greenler Bruno Kasheta . Allison Kirk Anthony Kapeika Anthony Kapeika Carolyn Currier Benny Polichnowski . Winifred Perry . Ruth Kershaw Bruno Kasheta Leroy Duncan George Casserly Frances Burns Anthony Kapeika . john Kane . Anthony Kapeika james Evangelos Sylvia Broderick George Banker Allison Kirk Leroy Duncan Rachel Dufton