North Andover High School - Knight Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1935 volume:

jO S� S«S« S«Si00©Q0 GRADUATION EXERCISES g.°k nion cz icjpL cJbcfioof Stevens Hall, North Andover, Mass. June 26, 1935 Eight o’clock © © S © 0 0 a I 3©0®0@000G000000G0000©000000000©00000000 5 v 3 S 5 4 5 5 3 •S Jlrngr attune March Pomp and Chivalry Chcu ' les J. Roberts Prayer and Response Rev. Raymond Holmes Kendrick Class Salutatory with Essay The Development of Secondary Schooling in this Country Leonard Windle Forget-me-not Chorus Theodore Giese Class Essay Watching Johnson Grow Alison Muriel Pitkin Trees Girls’ Chorus Rasbach-Deis Class Oration Knowledge is Power, and Power is Success Arthur Russell Olson Heavens Resound Chorus Beethoven. Presentation of Prizes The Principal Presentation of S. A. R. Washington and Franklin Medal Presentation of Diplomas Louis H. McAloon, Jr. Essay with Valedictory Modern Trends in Education Thomas Adam Ceplikas Class Song Graduates and Audience 1931 (graduates 1935 I Motto :—Knowledge is Power, and Power is Success. Class Colors :—Green and Silver. T Arthur Harry Aaronian Charles Lawrence Andrew Gordon Wirth Andrew Elizabeth Mary Atkinson Blanche Herberta Bar well John Edison Beanland Beatrice Arline Binns Emile Paul Boulanger Joseph Budnick Gladys Butterfield Henry George Camire Odelle Francis Cushman Wellington Elmer Cassidy Thomas Adam Ceplikas Ralph Simeon Champion Helen Carroll Connelly Paul Joseph Coppeta Phyllis Mae Culpou Catherine Frances Daw Mabel Lillian Dill Margaret Virginia Driver Mildred Elaine Eldredge Dorothy Agnes Elliott Micheal Joseph Fitzgerald George Stephen Flanagan Gertrude Claire Gillespie Raymand Chester Gosda Elizabeth Agnes Handy Paul Joseph Hickingbotham Margaret Mary Hunt Eileen Margaret Lavin Margaret Law Edith Dorothy Lundquist Marion Elizabeth Lyon Helen Louise McCarthy Frank McEvoy Mary Elizabeth McRobbie Vincent Felix Frank Miller Arthur Russell Olson Arthur Tinsley Payne, Jr. Alison Muriel Pitkin Rene Alphonse Richard, Jr. Catherine Helena Roche Mary Kathleen Roche Nellie Anne Szymosek Raymond Amory Towne, Jr. Frances Ilulda Whittaker Leonard Win die Dorothy Rand Woolley QUaaa l§ mu} 1935 “Farewell” (Written to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne”) Four years have passed, dear Johnson High, Four years of happiness. And though we hate to leave you now, You know that we must part. The undergrads will carry on And take our places here, For Johnson High must never die Because we pass this year. Our schoolmates and our teachers, dear, We will remember well, For truly were they stepping stones Which helped to guide us through. CHORUS For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, Farewell, dear Johnson High. Catherine Frafices Daw. THE YEAR BOOK OF Johnson High School North Andover, Massachusetts PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1935 Farewell (Written to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne”) Four years have passed, dear Johnson High, Four years of happiness, And though we hate to leave you now, You know that we must pass. The undergrads will carry on And take our places here, For Johnson High must never die Because we pass this year. Our schoolmates and our teachers, dear, We will remember well, For truly were they stepping stones Which helped to guide us through. Chorus For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, Farewell dear Johnson High. Katherine Daw. tEo jWis® Hucp J|atd) ©ur reapecteb teacfjer, frtenb, anb abbtSer, tobotfe sincere abbtce to fjer stubents anb tobole= bearteb bebotton to ber Reboot ba toon tbe beepest respect anb abmtration of all. MR. ALVAH G. HAYES Address To The Seniors One of the strangest of ideas is that a man’s education is confined to the years he spends in school. In reality Knowledge comes streaming into us every conscious moment of our lives—through eye and ear, through taste and touch, through accident and dis¬ appointment, through success and failure. This is the knowledge and education which we accumulate through experience and education which began when we first saw the light of day. Education is a continuous process. After the last examination has been passed and the diploma is triumphantly exhibited then comes the school of life, in which every graduate should plan for his own continuous education. Throughout life a man’s “job” becomes his school. In this school advancement will depend largely upon superior ac¬ complishment which in turn is based upon superior knowledge. Ma ny of you will be compelled by force of circumstances to accept inevitable boundaries, but one of the real pleasures of life lies in demonstrating that you can do fine work in spite of these limitations. You may be compelled to live on “Main Street,” but you are not compelled to have a commonplace and sordid spirit because of it. “Stone zvalls do not a prison make Nor iron bars a caye.” Accept whatever limitations may be imposed upon you but strive continually to better your position through a more thorough and more exact knowledge of the task which you have to perform. It has been an extreme pleasure to me to work with you as a class and to see you gain in self assurance and the ability to assume responsibility. It has been gratifying indeed to watch your development. Now that you are about to leave Johnson High School you may rest assured that your teachers will continue to maintain their friendly interest in you as you assume the duties of responsible citizens of our community. In parting, I will not say “Good-bye, Class of 1935” but simply, “ ’Till we meet again.” SENIORS JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ARTHUR AARONIAN “ Red ” Journal Staff 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; A. A. Play 3; President of Dramatic Club 4; Class Will. A good fellow whose ready wit has made him the most popular hoy in our class. Good luck, Red! CHARLES ANDREWS “Hack” Journal Staff 4. His hair doesn’t stand up because of fright. No, it’s be¬ cause he just can’t make the girls leave it alone. GORDON ANDREW “Gordon” Chemistry Club 4; Basket¬ ball 4. “Gordon” is a quiet chap with a winning personality. There is little doubt that he will surely and steadily forge ahead in the engineering world, his chosen field of work. ELIZABETH ATKINSON “Betty” Dramatic Club 3, 4; Art Editor 4; “Take My Advice.” “Betty,” as we all know, is the best natured girl in her class. We wish her success in her secretarial work, and all that’s to come! WINIFRED BALDWIN “ Winnie ” Journal Staff 1; Practical Arts Club 4. “Winnie” is very quiet in school but when outside she has a jolly laugh and care¬ free tone. JOHN BEANLAND “Beany ” Chefs’ Club 3; Dramatic Club 4. John is well known for his lazy manner but this is just a mask behind which . he hides. JOSEPH BUDNICK “Joe” Chefs’ Club 3; Chemistry Club 4. “Joe” has a slight “lithp” but that won’t stop him from making his mark in the world. People like him for it. BLANCHE BARWELL “ Blanche ” Student Council 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Journal Staff 4; Practical Arts Club 4. With her dignified ways and sophisticated airs, ' Blanche will never be forgotten. 6 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK BEATRICE BINNS “Bea” Dramatic Club 4. Just a little girl, but full of pep. Beatrice has great ability as an actress, and we all wish her luck. The road to success is a tough climb but we know she’ll reach the top. HENRY CAMIRE “Henry” Football 3, 4; Chefs’ Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; “Take My Advice.” Henry is well liked by his classmates. When he has something to say, it is usually something worth while. FRANCIS CASHMAN “Flash” Student Council 3; Class Marshal 3, 4; Football 4. He lacks neither mentality nor physique. Even if he doesn’t enjoy going to school, he does well without trying. He must affect some of the teachers with his smile. WELLINGTON CASSIDY “Wimpy” A. A. Play 3; Journal Staff 4. Wellington is hard working. He is always busy both in and out of school. His spirit will carry him far toward his goal. THOMAS CEPLIKAS “ Tom” Journal Staff 1, 2, 4; Har¬ vard Book 3; Editor-in-Chief 4; Student Council 4; Presi¬ dent of Chemistry Club 4; Valedictorian. Admired but unspoiled, am¬ bitious but deserving, friendly but reliable, and with a grand sense of humor on top of it all—we’re sure that “Tom” will make something of him¬ self in the medical world. HELEN CONNELLY “Nell” Class Treasurer 3; Dramatic Club 3. With her natural good humor, wit, good-looks, and nickname — donated by a teacher—“Nell” ought to go a long way. PAUL COPPETA “Pauly” Football 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; “J” Club 2, 3. “Pauly” is a great athlete whose quietness has gained the friendship of all his class¬ mates. We hope to see him rise as a leader of men. PHYLLIS CULPON “Phil” Journal Staff 4; President of Practical Arts Club. “Phil’s” personality has won the hearts of all her class¬ mates. Good luck to vou, Phil! 7 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CATHERINE DAW ‘Nay Practical Arts Club 4; Secre¬ tary of the Athletic Associa¬ tion. “Kay” is our class poet. We hope she wins fame (backed by good substantial money) for her poems. We’re all for you, “Kay!” VIRGINIA DRIVER “ Ginger ” Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4. “Ginger” is a good name for that peppy, ambitious girl. We should ' all do well to adopt her motto—Action! ELAINE ELDREDGE “Elaine Journal Staff 2, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Student Council 3; Class Historian 4; “Take My Advice.” Quick in her studies and quick in her smile, Elaine is an all around good sport. She is planning on going to Geor¬ gia University. We sure will miss her when she’s away. DOROTHY ELLIOT “Dot Dramatic Club 3, 4. With Dorothy’s sweet and innocent way, and her good humor, she ought to become what she has set her mind on—a good nurse. Success, Dot! RAYMOND GOSDA “Ray Football 3, 4. We like curly hair. You will like it with Ray under it. He has potentialties, though they are perhaps subdued. GERTRUDE GILLESPIE “ Gert “Gert” has a pleasing per¬ sonality, sparkling eyes, and dancing feet. Do you know the combination? Well—be¬ ware ! ELIZABETH HANDY “Libby Because of her sweet smile and cheerful disposition, Libby is well liked by everybody. MARGARET HUNT “Peggy Dramatic Club 3. Peggy,” our only girl poli¬ tician, has great oratory abili¬ ties. Her winning way, pleasing smile, and personality has endeared her to all her class¬ mates. S i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK EILEEN LAVIN “ Lavin ' ’ Dramatic Club 4. With her natural curly hair and her popularity with the girls—and boys—Eileen ought to be able to complete her career—as a clerk behind the counter—successfully. MARGARET LAW Peggy” “Peggy” is a great help to many of us when it comes to homework problems. She will be missed by all. EDITH DOROTHY LUNDQUIST “Edie” “Edie” is everyone’s pal! Wonder what Mazie Lyon will do without Edie after graduation West Boxford is a long walk. MARION LYON “Mazie” Marion’s sweet smile and cheery disposition has won a place in the hearts of all her classmates. Best of luck, Marion! FRANK McEVOY “Red” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Chefs’ Club 3; Athle¬ tic Association President. Frank has a smile for every¬ one and has shown himsef capable and dependable. VINCENT MILLER “ Vince” Journal Staff 1, 4; Student Council 3; Chefs’ Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Captain 4; Football 4; Athletic Associa¬ tion 4; Class Prophecy; “Take M ' y Advice”; Dramatic Club 4. A boy whose perseverance, determination, and personality will overcome all obstacles in his path to success. ELIZABETH McROBBIE “ Buffie ” Basketball 2, 3, 4; “J” Club 3; Athletic Association Treas¬ urer. Bright-haired “Buffie” has saved the reputation of the senior girls by being the only girl athlete representing them. She has shown that a gentle nature can go with titian hair. ARTHUR OLSON “Art” President of Class 1, 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Presi¬ dent of Student Council 4; Journal Staff 3, 4; Chefs’ Club 3; Chemistry Club 4; Class Marshal 3; Orator; “Take My Advice.” The offiices “Art” has held show his popularity in his class. We all hope he will be a huge success in later years. 9 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ALISON PITKIN “Cal” Student Council 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; Journal Staff 3, 4; Class Essayist. Sincere, good-natured, help¬ ful—Alison is the prize of the Senior Class; always a leader in school activities and in her classes. May she always be successful in her chosen work. HELENA ROCHE “ Helena ” Dramatic Club 3, 4. Curlytop, we’re going to miss your sunny smile. You’ve often brightened our spirits. May life keep yours bright too. MARY MARGARET ROCHE “ Rochie ” Student Council 4; Dramatic Club 4; Journal Staff 4; Essex County Shorthand Contest 3, 4. Happy - go - lucky Rochie ! Mary makes the days sunny and bright as she laughs her way through school-life. It wouldn’t be an English Class if Mary wasn’t there. EARL SMITH “ Smitty ” Chefs’ Club 3; Football 3,4. A little boy with a big heart whose ready smile always dis¬ pels the clouds of gloom. NELLIE SZYMOSEK “Nell” Practical Arts Club 4. Nellie has a certain way about her that is sure to help her along in the world. She has also quite a persuasive manner with the boys. RAYMOND TOWNE “Roy Chefs’ Club 3; Chemistry Club 4. “Ray” is one of the few boys who knows what he is doing and what he wants to be. His aim is true and is sure to hit its mark. LEONARD WINDLE “ Lennie ” Student Council 2, 3, 4; Journal Staff 4; Chemistry Club 4; Salutatorian. “Lennie” has what it takes to get along. We know that you will like him with his de¬ termination and ready smile. He’ll go a long way in this world. FRANCES WHITTAKER “ Frances ” Practical Arts Club 4. Frances is quiet, but her sincerity and dcpendabili ' v has won her many friends. She will go far in her career of music. 10 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK GLADYS BUTTERFIELD “ Gladys ” Journal Staff 4; Practical Arts Club 4. A girl with a million friends — we all know why — that beautiful smile and friendly word. ARTHUR PAYNE “Art” Assistant Sports Manager 3; Manager 4; Student Coun¬ cil 3. 4. “Art” has ambitions to be a photographer and at the rate he is goin,g, he is bound to make good. Helen McCarthy “Pat” Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 4; Journal Staff 4. It is not necessary to say anything about “Pat”—we all know her and love her! Cheer¬ ful, gay, intelligent, charming —that’s Pat!” EMILE BOULANGER “Bo” “J” Club 3; Chefs’ Club 3; Baseball 3, 4; Football 3, 4. “Bo” has made a reputation for himself this year as being a quiet studious boy. He has shown us that he has the ma¬ terial to make good. RALPH CHAMPION “Champ” Chefs’ Club 3; Dramatic Club 4. “Champ’s” popularity with the freshmen girls is unrivaled. Here’s hoping you play your part in life as well as you did in Not Quite Such a Goose.” I JOSEPH FITZGERALD “Joe” Football 3, 4. “Joe’s” curly hair makes him very popular with the girls and a wow with the teachers. GEORGE FLANNAGAN “ Flatty ” Chefs’ Club 3. The boy whom we are all sure will become a noted poli¬ tician by his famous, speeches in Social Science. What will it be first, George—Governor or President? DOROTHY WOOLLEY “Dot” “Dot” is one of our quiet girls who believes in the rule that “silence is golden.” She has acquired many friends, be¬ cause of her fine disposition. JENNIE ZABRONOWICZ “ Jennie ” Practical Arts Club 4. The smallest girl of our class who shall have the big¬ gest place in our memories. The good times we had could not have been what they were without our “Jennie.” RENE RICHARD, Jr. “Sonny” Dramatic Club 4; “Take My Advice.” In the short year that Rene has been with us, he has be¬ come well-liked by his class¬ mates. PAUL HICKINGBOTFIAM “ Higgy ” Chefs’ Club 3; Football 4. “Higgy” doesn’t seem to get along with his studies and teachers, but he has a win¬ ning way with his classmates. MABEL DILL “May” Mabel is always smiling and ready to help. She has been extremely successful in her business curriculum. Good luck, Mabel! 11 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL The Faculty Mr. Alvah Hayes, B. S., M. I. T. - Mathematics (Principal) Miss Lucy Hatch, Boston University - - English, German Miss Clara Chapman, A. B., Bates - Chemistry, Physics, Science Miss Irene Cook, A. B., Mount Holyoke American History, French, Social Sciences Miss Mildred Green, A. B., Mount Holyoke - Latin, Mathematics Miss Veva Chapman, A. B., Bates - - English, Civics Miss Alice Neal, B. S. S., Boston University Salesmanship, Bookkeeping, Typewriting Miss Glenna Kelly, A. B., Jackson - History, Social Sciences Miss Edith Pierce, A. B., Wellesley History, English, Business Training Miss Dorothy Colburn, B. S., Simmons Commercial Law, Stenography, Typewriting, Girls’ Coach Miss Elizabeth Oetjen, B. S., Middlcbury - English Miss Oiele Scott, B. S., Framingham - Biology, Domestic Arts Mr. Walter Mitchell, B. S., New Hampshire University Mathematics, Science, Boys’ Coach Miss Clara Curley, B. S. E., Framingham Business Training, Domestic Arts Miss Catherine Phelan - Student Teacher 12 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Salutatory It is my pleasure in behalf of the graduating class of 1935 to extend to you all our most cordial and sincere welcome. You, our parents, who have done so much that we may be a part of this school, you, our teachers, whose perseverance and hard labor have made it possible for us to receive the full benefit of a high school education, and you, our schoolmates and friends, who have helped us so much by your sympathy and com¬ panionship, one and all we bid you welcome. The Development of Secondary Schooling In This Country The modern high school is not an institution developed within the last few decades, or even generations. Its development has taken centuries. Early Rome ' s secondary education was divided into the grammar school, the rhetorical school, and the university. The changes of social pattern eliminated both the rhetorical schools and the universities. The grammar or secondary school was left the sole bearer of the intellectual tradition until the university development in the middle ages. The grammar schools of the middle ages stressed Latin and the elements of logic to prepare for advanced work in the university. The Renaissance changed educational institutions a great deal, the study of literature and grammar being stressed. Latin, however, was the dominating subject of both learning and teaching. Latin grammar or secondary schools of the 16th century were intent on drilling boys in Latin classics and grammar. The Boston Latin School, founded in 1635, was fashioned after this type. This was a tuition school; and in the modern sense it cannot be said to have been free, but it was public in that it was controled and partially supported by the town. Boys were admitted at the age of seven or eight, by fifteen or sixteen prepared for college. Its purpose, preparation for college, was rigidly adhered to, and its curriculum was confined in a large measure to the study of Latin and Greek. Although it was never a popular institution, the school flourished; by the close of the century, forty Latin grammar schools had been founded in New England. The main fault of the Latin school was that it made no provision for the education of the masses and it fostered class distinction in the colonies, a fact which led to the development of the academy. In 1751 a new type of schooling sprang up, a grammar-college combination known as the academy. This type of school did not become prominent, however, until the nineteenth century. The purpose of the academy was to prepare boys and girls for practical vocations. Although private and supported by tuition fees, the state legislature was often generous in granting them aid. Close relationship between the college and the academy did not exist as in the case of the Latin school, although some larger academies offered the classical course as well as the English course. The academy, being demo¬ cratic with respect to the curriculm, was socially open to only those who were able to pay tuition fees and, in many cases, the expense of being away from home. The wide¬ spread growth of the academy and its broad program of studies was of great influence in developing the conception of the value ol secondary education and in making more young people wish to attend secondary schools. The tradition of the secondary education was never connected with the common people, it being considered enough to have the privileged few taught at the academy. Thus the academy was a large obstacle in the way of universal, democratic high school education. In 1821 Boston opened the English Classical School for boys who had finished the common school. Three years later the name was changed to English High School. This was the first use of the name “high school’’ which has since identified itself with all forms of secondary education. The important characteristics of the early high schools were the demotion of classics and a new emphasis placed on English: the aim, provision for entrance in some form of vocation; a three year course of study; the exclusion of girls; the admission of boys at twelve; and the articulation with the common schools. It was with difficulty that the public throughout the country was persuaded to support the high school. Many people had money invested in academies, or sent their children to them. They objected to paying for the education of other peoples’ children 13 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL and to supporting the institution that threatened their investments. The issue was climaxed by the decision of the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan, which stated that the majority of voters in any community could organize and maintain such schools in any way they saw fit. This decision proved to be the necessary authority to begin the development of the vast high school system. The first high schools were intent on training the pupils to meet some practical needs of life. Later, however, a college preparatory curriculum was introduced. Great care was taken in selecting the curricula of the high school, in order that the pupil might benefit as much as possible and that a better articulation between the elementary and secondary units might be realized. In 1893 there were three high school students for each thousand of the entire popu¬ lation. In 1930 this ratio had increased to 36 per thousand of the entire population, or 4,000,000 high school students throughout the country. The average high school has an enrollment of less than one hundred pupils. The number of high schools in Massachusetts has rapidly increased until now there are 240. The high schools in general throughout the country have not yet reached their high ideal. But, they have much, very much to their credit. May it be remembered as stated in the Report of the Committee on Entrance Requirements: “The secondary schools are the schools of the people, and the people have demanded, and in still more effectual ways will demand, that the courses be practical, beneficial, disciplinary.” LEONARD WINDLE. Class History According to the age-old tradition of Johnson High School, on a hot day in Septem¬ ber, a class of smiling, shy, and hopeful girls and boys were initiated into four years of schooling, so like, yet far different from their preceding eight. As we were a class neither above nor below the average, we had our share of difficulties. The first arose on our first day, for, after disregarding at least three bells, we had to be summoned into the school by our principal, herself. “After all,” we argue, “how were we to know that bell wasn’t a doorbell or a telephone?” The readjustment did not take long, however, and the grind began. The first diversion came with November—the Senior-Freshman party. A play, “Miss Eva Neway’s Schoolhouse,” games, contests, dancing, and the Grand March all helped to make the evening extremely successful. All eyes looked forward to the return party, and it was planned for March 17. Incidentally, it was a George Washington Pa rty. Freshmen will be freshmen, and we had a lovely time. However, it was not all happiness for our class, for we lost one of our best mem¬ bers, James F. Costello. The second year of school was no less eventful. Now we were the ones to play jokes on the unsuspecting freshmen. There was but one dance for us this year—the Junior-Sophomore. But there was another cause for excitement, for it was during our Sophomore year that there was organized in our charming school, a detention room. Not much time was required to get used to this new plan—we all tried it out—to be more careful how we passed notes in “spares.” September 6, 1933. This unique class (unique, not in intellectual ability, but in the fact that it was different) goes onward. The class supper, the school exhibition, the awarding of the prize book of the Harvard Club to Thomas A. Ceplikas, history, and more history, comprised the program for the year. We are looking forward. Now we are seniors! The past three years are but memories, somewhat vague. The present and future is what counts! We realize now, the aim of schooling, and we can look forward to greater things. We have had our fun, dances, pictures, honors, but it has not all been fun. We have spent many wearisome and worried hours. We begin to realize what the world about us has in store. The class of 1935 marches on, not with glory alone, but with determination to cope with the cares and responsibilities of our world. 14 ELAINE ELDREDGE. i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Oration Knowledge Is Power , and Power Is Success Knowledge is power, and power is success. A nice little phrase, but what does it mean, what do the words really mean? The dictionary tells that knowledge is under¬ standing of truth or fact. Power has many definitions; perhaps it can best be expressed by the single word—ability. Success is the obtaining of one’s wishes. The nucleus of our knowledge we have obtained in our first twelve years of school life in the public schools of North Andover. This is the starting point on our long trip through life. A few of us will go on to institutions of higher education, but some of us will go through life with what we have obtained in this school. Thus, our knowledge in many cases is complete except for what we learn while walking the paths of life. Knowledge is power—we do not ordinarily think of knowledge as leading to power. There are few cases, if any, where power did not come from knowledge. All the im¬ plements of warfare to give power are a product of knowledge. Electric power, water power, steam power, and many other kinds of power are a result of knowledge. Man’s power to paint pictures, make pleasing music, comes from a knowledge of how properly to blend the colors or notes. When we stop and think, we see that knowledge really does lead to power. Many people think of power in the wrong way. They think of it in a destructive way, such as having the power of the dictators in Europe, to crush others and to get wealth and social position for themselves. Then there is the constructive way of think¬ ing of power; the power of a doctor to cure sickness, and the countless other ways of being humane. We, the Class of 1935, have our knowledge and power. We intend to use it as a help rather than a hindrance to society. We intend to go out into the world in a constructive, rather than a destructive, way. Many people think of power as leading to success, but they think of it in only a selfish, greedy way. They think of having the power to get money, thereby success; but power can be applied in many other ways to give success. For example: Madame Curie, the famous discoverer of Radium, had the knowledge which led to her power of dis¬ covery. Her discovery led to her success as a scientist and a benefactor of mankind, since it helps in the cure of that dread disease, cancer. What do we mean by success? The moment most people think of this word they think of wealth, of the great and famous men of today and yesterday. Not every man or woman was made to be wealthy or famous, yet there are millions who are a success without realizing it. They wish simply to be law-abiding citizens and earn enough to support a family. Then they are a success—one may be poor and happy and yet be a greater success than one who is rich and unhappy. Thus, because we have the knowledge, it follows we have the power or ability to do things. If we work hard and concentrate this power toward some one particular end, we shall be successful. Since we intend to be a help rather than a hindrance to society, we will direct our wishes toward some high ideals rather than a low one and make ourselves constructive. Tennyson has expressed our hopes very well in one of his early sonnets which reads: Mine be the strength of spirit, full and free, Like some broad river rushing down alone, With the selfsame impulse wherewith he was thrown From his loud fount upon the echoing lea;— Which with increasing might doth fortune flee By town, and tower, and hill, and cape, and isle, And in the middle of the green salt sea Keeps his blue waters fresh for many a mile. Mine be the power which ever to its sway Will win the wise at once, and by degrees May into uncongenial spirits flow; Ev’n as the warm gulf-stream of Florida Floats far away into the Northern seas The lavish growths of southern Mexico. ARTHUR OLSON. 15 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Essay Watching Johnson Grow The year 1867 marked the end of a long, hard struggle. Nine year of stress, anxiety, and need were at an end. At that time the school committee of North Andover exultantly announced, “By the liberality of Mr. Moses T. Stevens and Colonel Theron Johnson the town came into possession of a building which is an ornament to the village and an honor to the cause of education.” That building was Johnson High School. We are amused to learn that the magnificent structure of which they spoke was just three fourths the size of this hall. Since 1856 the committee had been asking the town for a high school. Among the natural reasons given for the necessity of such an institution I find one which is both interesting and pertinent to the times. Instead of having men teachers in each of the various schools during the winter term to teach the large unwieldy boys, and changing to women for the spring term when the unruly boys would be working, it was suggested that all the older pupils meet together at a central point, the high school, and be taught by just one man while women teachers would be employed everywhere else. This would be more economical because the average salary for a man was one hundred and twenty-five dollars, but for a women only ninety-five dollars a year. At bit of jealousy is hinted at in their statement that Andover had such a high school. As the town did not take kindly to that suggestion, and the need for a high school was growing increasingly greater, in 1860 the school committee announced another propo¬ sition which made use of the existing buildings. But the struggle was in vain, for with sickening disappointment the commitee learned that the town had voted against it— by eight votes. Another plea was made, somewhat dejectedly, in 1862. Again the town made no response. Imagine the exuberance of the school committee and the appreciation of the entire town when, out of the kindness of their hearts, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Johnson did that which benefited North Andover more than any other single act. Occupying only one room, Johnson High opened in 1867 with nine pupils and one teacher. It had but a three year course and only five subjects were taught. Fresh¬ men of today will think themselves very lucky when they hear that in those days in order to be admitted the prospective students had to pass an oral examination before an entire assembly of teachers, relatives, and friends. The standards of the school were in great contrast to those of today. At that time the school committee wrote that their supreme desire was to produce a boy who could pass the examination to Harvard University. Bible quotations and proverbs were freely quoted in this long ago school. If you were not always quite as industrious as was expected you were advised, “Go to the ant, thou sluggard, consider her ways and be wise. In order to make use of all the available room in the school, in 1871 the committee suggested very seriously that several families adopt from two to six children to fill up the space and at the same time perform an act of charity. In 1879 an incident occurred which proved to be of great importance in the history of Johnson High. At this time, for the salary of two hundred dollars, a young lady was appointed assistant principal of the high school. Her name was Miss Annie L. Sargent. Johnson High School’s debt to her is unbounded. The graduating class of 1912 deserved special credit, as do the teachers who guided it. Everyone of the ten members of this admirable group was able to enter a higher school or college. In 1914 the High School principal could announce that out of all the graduates since the birth of the school, sixty-five per cent had gone to higher schools or colleges. The school was growing by leaps and boun ds as is shown by the town reports from 1900 on, which all contain the statement, “The enrollment this year is the greatest in history.” To relieve the intolerable crowding, caused by an enrollment of one hundred and thirty, in 1916 the town generously voted a new addition planned to hold two hundred and seventy-five pupils. Since that time nineteen long years have passed; years which increased the enroll¬ ment to four hundred and thirteen, and the teaching staff to fourteen, an increase of seven. Obviously, with this enrollment the school and its teachers are taxed to capacity. Yet despite whatever handicaps the depression may have brought, the tradition of high scholarship had been maintained. Courageous teachers and ambitious pupils strive to¬ gether to make Johnson High an institution of which the citizens of North Andover may well be proud. 16 ALISON PITKIN. 1 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Valedictory Modern Trends In Education From a small nation engaged mainly in pioneering and agriculture, our country has grown to be highly industrialized whose growth and progress has been para’leled by a constant transformation in our educational system. As in the past men of high character and intellect are deeply concerned today in a careful study of our system of education so as to produce changes which will give to the American youth of tomorrow an opportunity for the best that exists and that can be obtained through our schools. Let us consider the important changes which are taking place in certain phases of education. The most significant of these changes are the new aim of education, the rise of the so-called objective examination, the changes in the curriculum, the growing interest in extra-curricular activities, the increase in the number of subjects, the idea of a junior-senior high school system, definite qualifications for teaching, and the more liberal entrance requirements of our higher institutions. Our first high schools were primarily built for the sole purpose of preparing those who had any intentions of furthering their education in a higher institution.. Later schools tended to increase the knowledge and interest of an individual. Modern high schools not only have these aims but they include another of vast importance. That objective is to make the boys and girls of our country better citizens, so that they may be able to take an active part in the activities of their communities. The last quarter of a century has witnessed the rise of a new type of examination. It is surprising to know that this type of examination, called the objective, was formulated about a century ago by Horace Mann, a figure who has contributed much toward educa¬ tional advancement. There is now a decided trend to put this form of examination in our schools in place of the present essay type. The main arguments for this sort of examination are that it is impartial; it takes away all possibility of favoritism; it shows definitely the comparative progress of the students; and it determines beyond appeal or gainsay whether the pupils have been faithfully and competently taught. Other important trends of today are seen in the changes which are coming about in the curriculum. The decline in the study of the so-called dead languages, Latin and Greek, is a matter of controversy. Some authorities argue that Latin should be a promi¬ nent course in our schools; for, since it is the key to one-half of our English, it would result in a better understanding of our own language. Still others claim that it is more important to study the newer sciences, instead of spending time upon Latin and Greek, for “without physics, physiology, and psychology we cannot build a new world, but we can without Latin and Greek.” There is an increased tendency to study the newer social studies—community civics, economics, and other social problems of democracy. The popularity of physical education is spreading not only throughout the city high schools but also throughout the smaller high schools. Extra-curricular activities, such as student councils, assembly programs, and clubs are tending to teach students the proper use of their leisure time. This trend is especially noteworthy, for it is hoped that it will decrease the number of crimes committed by our younger generation. In order to accommodate the increased enrollment in our schools, it is becoming necessary to combine the seventh and eighth grades of our grammar schools with the four years of high school, forming a junior-senior high school system, each school having courses of three years. This will prove of great value, for it will separate the students into groups more of their own age. Another advantage is that the students of a junior high school will receive instructions in the various subjects by different teachers who have specialized in them. Also in the junior high, a student will be given the opportunity to experiment with subjects and find those which are of more interest to him. The philosophy of teaching by the method of interest is rapidly replacing the method of fear because of the ever increasing number of subjects which a student may choose to study. Among this large number there are sure to be a few subjects in which a person finds interest and enjoyment. In former years any college graduate who had the ability to teach could qualify for a teacher’s position. Now practically all the states are making specifications as to the education an individual must have before being allowed to teach. This movement, resulting in the better qualification of a person to teach the subjects in which he has majored, will result on the whole in better instruction for the students. A favorable trend, which will be of great benefit to those who in later years wish to change their field of work, is the changing method by which it is possible for a student 17 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL to enter a higher institution of learning. Formerly a person in order to follow a certain career, must have previously studied definite subjects pertaining to that profession. Now the trend is to admit any high school graduate who has shown himself capable in his studies to almost any course in a higher institution although he has not prepared for that particular course. From the important trends in education which I have presented to you, we can readily see the splendid efforts which are being carried on to improve that noble structure, which has been imbued by the best principles of our forefathers, which we in our time are striving to make better, in the hope that future generations will benefit by our con¬ tributions as we have benefited by the contributions of those who came before us. Valedictory Parents and Friends: We, the Class of 1935, extend to you at this time our heartfelt ap¬ preciation of your encouragement and interest in our activities and our efforts throughout our four years in high school. Only through your inspiration has it been possible that we are successfully completing our high school careers. We hope that the rest of our lives will show to you the gratitude and appreciation which is in our hearts tonight. Dear Principal and Teachers: The guidance and advice which you have given to us during the last four years we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Words can hardly express the deep debt of gratitude we owe you, and it is with a deep feeling of regret that we say these few simple words of farewell. We shall endeavor, in the future, with a steadfast effort, to prove ourselves worthy of your aid and interest. Schoolmates: After the many happy years of friendship we are coming tonight to the parting of the ways. As we leave you to fill our places and carry on our tasks and ideals, we extend to you a hope for success in all you undertake. Classmates: The four pleasant years in which we have worked and played together in Johnson Ffigh shall be memories which never dim in our minds; they shall always grow brighter as the years pass on. During this time we have grown to have a mutual affection and respect for one another which nothing can ever replace. As we enter the field of life, let our inspiring motto be our guide toward our goals and a remembrance of the Class of 1935, “ Knozvlcdge is Pozver, and Pozver is Success.” Friends, one and all, as the time comes to part, the Class of 1935 bids you all farewell. THOMAS CEPLIKAS. 18 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Class Will We, the first, last and foremost class of 1935, bequeath to our teachers, those who are bespectacled and otherwise, their ability, if that’s what it’s called, to detect the slightest noise when there isn’t any. Moreover, we, the aforementioned class of 1935, after four to five years of working by the sweat of our teachers’ brows, have decided to willingly leave the friendly folds of their skirts and give, not sell, to the thriving Junior Class our dexterity in finishing our homework. Huck Andrew, that mildly cured boy from West Boxford, leaves his bashfulness when alone with girls, to that boy with the indefatigable wind, LeRoy Walcott Duncan. Gordon Andrew, another of those rare Boxford specimens, leaves his trusty glasses, which have served him for four long years, to that unassuming junior, Bill Andrews, who is not to be mixed up with the former Andrew or there will be some mix up. Betty Atkinson leaves her maternal touch to Allison Kirk and her kindness to that popular young junior model, Rita Rand, with the advice, Stay as sweet as you are.” John Edison Beanland, the boy who’s alway N s in need of an alarm clock, leaves his technique to sleep with one eye closed and the other open, to his brother, Henry Follansby Beanland, who seems to stay awake without any effort, unlike his brother. Emile Boulanger leaves his John Barrymore profile to George Banker. Joe Budnick leaves his book of self experiences to Kenny Dobson, who is writing a book on the same subject. Blanche Herberta Barwell, leaves her dreams of Paul Coppeta to Doris Albrecht with the advice, “Don’t stay awake too long. He dosen’t fall, he tackles.” Beatrice Binns, who doesn’t know one boy from another, bashfully leaves her book on “Boys” to Sylvia Broderick, saying, “I won’t need it where I’m going and I’m sure Slyvia can add something of interest to it.” She also leaves her natural blond hair to Stella Ringalo who, according to secret service women, uses the highest grade coloring. Gladys Butterfield, that Mae West from Mass. Ave., sells her stocks, “Boys and their Habits, Inc.,” to the ever buying junior girl, Mildred Bara, and her soft, wavy hair, to Winnie Perry, the Venus of the Junior Class. Henry Camire, that heart breaking lawyer of the A. C law firm who has never lost a case yet, even with women, leaves his share of the partnership to Tom Barron, and his undisputed positions as class sheik and freshman lover to George Bartholomew Casserly and Robert Riley. That handsome brute, Odelle Francis Cashman, who never looks five times at a woman, (they all look at him,) leaves his ability to slay ’em to Eddy Werenchuck, his favorite sophomore girl friend E. S. to Oscar Evanturel Richard, and his masculine features to Tony Kapeika, who by the way, isn’t so bad himself, according to rumors spread by the Johnson High School females. Wellington Elmer Cassidy, that modern Horatius at the bridge, leaves the bridge to Carl Olson and his loaf of rye bread to Bill Brown Sipsey. Tommy Ceplikas, the one man faculty of the Senior Class, leaves a few of his honors to Charlie Pitman, saying, “He needs ’em.” He also leaves his bashful smile, when someone’s watching him, to “Pop” Macklin. Ralph Simon Champion, the Senior Class’ contribution to F. C., a freshman, leaves his delapidated, air-conditioned hat, the like of which homing pigeons have never seen, to Captain John Benson and his soft mellow croons, not coos, to Blondy Kasheta. Paul Coppeta, the unrivaled woman’s man, leaves a few of his followers to Steve Barbett, and a pair of boxing gloves, which he lost, to Harry Cohen, and the laces to John Curtin. Helen Connelly, that modern Helen of Troy, leaves her favorite song of songs, “The Lullaby of Broadway” to Grace McNally. Phyllis Culpon, that individual who disbelieves in “egoism” leaves her thirst for beautiful hair to Mary Greenler and her special recipe for cooking steaks in kerosene oil to her brother, Horace Culpon, who found out it was kerosene when he took the first mouthful. Kate Daw, the senior dressmaker who knows all about needles and threads, leaves a spool of her two for a nickel thread to Barbara Mason with the knowledge that the thread is too meager to support an attempted suicide, and a needle to Carolyn Currier saying, “Easy there, that’s the last I have.” Mabel Dill, that vociferous girl of many words, leaves a few of her skirts to Grace McNally, her seat on a certain motorcycle to Kathleen Smith, and her sidekick, Ruth Dawson, to the boy of many characteristics, Fred Phelan. 19 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL “Ginnie” Driver, leaves her broken romance with Everett Bennet to Ruth Dawson and her Boop-boop-doop hicup to Mary Burns. Elaine Eldredge leaves her feminine touch about men to Arlene Walker, who un¬ doubtedly believes in her photographic senior boy friend. Dot Elliot, that shy young blushing violet, leaves her genuine all wool blushes to Dot Reeves, and a bit of her marshmallow fluff hair to Josephine Vernile who can go into business herself with only competition from Frank McEvoy, who won’t be downed when it comes to curls. George Flanagan, the boy upon whom teachers depend but who doesn’t depend upon them, leaves his place in the Dobson-Werenchuck Barge, to Frank Cunio, and his innocence to Bill Currier, who is entirely too inocent already. Ray Gosda, John Beanland’s close companion in nature’s feint, leaves his algebraic talent to John Kane and his size 11 shoe, (he’s, decided to go barefooted,) to Bronislaw Polichnowski, who undoubtedly will have a tight fit. Gerty Gillespie, that astonishing senior, leaves a pair of stockings (she threw ’em away first) to Tishy Roberts and a pair of garters to Stanley Ward. If Stanley can’t use them, he is to give them to Rita McDonald. Paul Hickingbotham leaves his favorite subject, Senior Social Science, to Paul Whittaker, and his beautifully colored hair to Frank Korycki. Libby Handy, leaves her audacious and monstrous figure to Violet Turner and her night slippers, which she uses at two o’clock in the morning, to Rachel Dufton. Margaret Hunt, another of that football hero’s admirers, leaves her French accent to Dot Lebel. Eileen Lavin leaves her preference for graduates to Julia Malek and her sandwich toaster to Phillipa Marchese who just loves toast. Margaret Law, whose fingers fly all over a typewriter, leaves her knack to Dot Taylor, who has quite a bit to learn, and her ruses to save typewriters to Tessie Walsh, who also has a few tricks up her sleeves concerning these matters. Edy Lundquist, most naturally the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lundquist, leaves a bit of the fudge which she made for the A. A. Play to Marion Currier, and her appetite for these delicious sweets to Helen McEvoy, who by the way, should eat Bon Bons instead. Marion Lyon, a Boxford Belle who dosen ' t ring for every one, leaves her share of the Boxford Moon to Deborah Stillings and her ravishingness for an eraser to Irene LaPrelle. Frank McEvoy, the boy with the most breath-taking smiles (for girls only), leaves his Junior Damsel to James Demetri Evangelos, his beautiful curls, over which he has labored many a spare, to Henry Martin, and his ring to Corinne Lewis. Vincent Felix Miller, the modern Romulus, who has devised new answers for physics problems, leaves his answers to Henry Konicur, and his immense vocabulary, portions of which Webster never heard, to Ralph Joyce . Helen Louise McCarthy, “Pat” for short, leaves her indelible lipstick, which becomes delible when heated, to Claire Carroll, and her preference for boys—freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, P. Gs. and points higher, to Catherine Cunningham. Elizabeth McRobbie leaves her athletic talent to Eleanor Robertson and her tired voice to George Nolan. Arthur Russell Olson leaves his most saintly expression to Joe McEvoy and his booming bass voice to Ruth Kershaw who must use it sparingly with Jimmy. Arthur Tinsley Payne, Jr., leaves his self-made book of facts and his right arm to Anna Moore. Alison Pitkin, who holds a warm spot in the heart of a very sleepy senior boy, leaves the spot to Evelyn Bunker, and her most angelic smile to Mary Koroskys. Catherine Roche leaves her memories of Wood Lane to Yvonne Vandenchecke. She leaves her brief-case, which is always stuffed, with books or otherwise, to Marietta Hill. Mary Roche, the “snuff said” girl who never knows when to say it, leaves her place as a typist to Hannah Goff who may or may not know what it’s about, and her memories of her first case as a lawyer to Viola “Twinkletoes” DeNault. Earl Dale Smith, the atom of the Senior Class, leaves his lamb, just like Mary ' s, only it barks, to Walter Frederick. Nellie Szymosek leaves her dreams of the boy who sits beside her, T. C., to Marie Doiron. Raymond Amery Towne, Jr. leaves his boldness towards girls and his love of dances to that ever giggling junior, Laurence Higginbotham. 20 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Leonard Windle, the senior wizard, leaves his superior technique in scholastic ability and his desires for a Prom to Fernley Wilcox. Frances Whittaker leaves the keys of her piano, some of which are out of tune, to Barbara Eagle. Dot Wooley, one of those unusual girls, leaves her woolev hair to Phyllis Keating. Joe Fitzgerald, who believes that twenty years from now letters with parachutes attached to them will be dropped from the air into little boxes erected for this purpose on the roof, leaves his wisdom tooth to Vitold Gabys who needs a little wisdom. Rene Richard unwillingly leaves his curly hair, after it’s cut, to no one in particular, who may take it or not, who knows? Everett Bennett leaves a few inches of his height to Dan Connelly. Winifred Baldwin leaves her Marlene Detriech figure to Margaret McLay. Jenny Zabronowicz leaves a few of her grapevine curls to Helen Mackie. After much consideration and doubt I have finally decided to leave this school, of course with the consent of our teachers who are extremely kind and helpful in every way concerning the detention room and their helpful explanation of why a pupil is sent to the detention room. Having thus decided to keep what further valuables we may possess to the ex¬ clusion of others, and seeing that the juniors are still ignorant enough to accept them, I hurriedly affix my signature to this most worthy and legal document. On this eleventh day and hour of June, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-five, I hereby leave this valuable manuscript to our successors. Signed, ARTHUR AARONIAN, in behalf of the Class of 1935. Witnesses: WILLIAM CALLAHAN EDITH L. PIERCE VEVA M. CHAPMAN DOROTHY COLBURN 21 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Class Prophecy As I thumbed the pages of a well-worn year-book, I marveled at the fac t that I might again see those faces and visit old haunts in my mission to the East. For here as I sat in the peaceful solitude of my ranch in San Carlos, California, a te egram lay on my lap stating that one of my finest thoroughbreds had broken his leg at Rocking¬ ham Park and my presence was requested at Lawrence, Mass., in order that I might be able to collect insurance from the lawyer of a well-known company. As I went to work packing my grips. I wondered into what walks of life my class¬ mates had separated and if they had changed since I last knew them. I smiled to myself as I remembered some of their latent talents and questioned whether they could have been used to advantage. Already I knew that several of my classmates had reached prominence in the nearby city of Hollywood. Paul Hickingbotham, that great lover of the screen, was due to appear opposite Peggy Hunt, that sweet temperamental actress, in a coming attraction. Soon I found myself aboard a new stream-line express eastward bound. The train was of the latest creation, capable of doing one hundred and seventy miles an hour, and containing all the comforts of home. I found that the whole construction was de¬ signed by the great W. Elmer Cassidy, world known engineer and polytechnical expert. On this train I met Helen Connelly. Helen was just returning from a brief stay in Reno and claimed that she often went there on business. I also learned that she and Gertrude Gillespie had combined their talents and were running burlesque shows in Chicago. Returning to my compartment to have lunch, I was surprised to find that the attractive stewardess was none other than Elizabeth McRobbie. I soon noticed that all the food served, was from Earl Smith Co., “The Suppliers of the Worlds’ Food.” I had always thought that Earl took more than ordinary interest in foodstuffs. Upon completing my meal, I picked up the morning paper and hastily scanned its contents. I noted the date was June 3, 1950, just fifteen years since I graduated from Johnson High and left the dear old town of North Andover. Suddenly I read the glaring headline news that Rene Richard would be the next probable candidate for president on the socialist ticket. He stood for radical changes in the government. On the woman’s page was an article by the noted stylist, Blanche Barwell, who was just entering the field of writing. Today’s topic was “Solving Matrimonial Difficulties and Woes of Home Life; Tried, Tested and Approved by Author.” On the adjoining column was the feature of the page, headed, “Advice to the Love- Lorn,” and edited by Ray Gosda. Turning to the sporting page I found that Arthur Olson, noted psychophysicist and able mathematician, was a race-horse selector. He employed Newton’s gravity laws, combined his own formula for rate of moving bodies under unequal atmospheric resis¬ tances, in making all his selections. Before I realized it, my trip came to an end, and I was soon viewing my home town. I found the buildings had changed very little, but all the faces seemed strange to me. I wandered up Main Street and noted much commotion taking place at Railroad Square. Upon investigation I learned that officials from Boxford were visiting North Andover on a good will tour. A large crowd had gathered to listen to speeches by prominent citizens. Henry Camire, a prominent office holder of North Andover, dog catcher to be exact, was acting as the master of ceremonies, ably introducing each speaker. It did not take me long to find out that the crowd was waiting patiently for Joe Budnick, a by-product of local schools and present Mayor of Boxford, to speak. How¬ ever, when the time came, Joe was reluctant to do so and complained of a sore throat, much to the crowd’s disappointment. In the group I met Betty Atkinson, a social worker, and Dot Elliot, a E;d Cross nurse. They were both very cheerful and amicable, as they were looking for my five dollars to help buy water-wings for the flood victims of the Shawsheen Valley region. Having been a steady contributor to Helena Roche’s fund for blind and stray cats and dogs in California, I realized the plight of these unfortunates and graciously gave the demanded sum. By this time the rally had broken up, but the crowd was soon reawakened by a clamor of bells and the screech of sirens. Arthur Aaronian, sensing a business opportunity, came trouping in with his medicine show. 22 1 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK His stage consisted of the back of a huge truck gayly decorated and posted with numerous placards advertising “Dr. Aaronian’s Elixir of All Earthly Ills.” Aaronian soon had the situation well in hand and promised some entertainment before he began his sales. The first attraction featured Alison Pitkin, who came dashing out in carnival attire to do a gay rhumba dance. Next Ralph Champion and his wife, a famous tap-dancing team, came out with a specialty dance number. Then Aaronian presented with much ballyhoo his feature act. He fed Everett Bennett three bottles of said Elixir, who after this stimulation amazed the crowd by snapping horseshoes and juggling huge weights. After this, Aaronian began to sell his medicine and before I knew it I was the sole possessor of one dozen of Dr. Aaronian’s “Elixir for Earthly Ills.” When I heard him mention something the Brooklyn Bridge, I hurried away, as I had no use for it. As I continued my way, a long expensive-looking roadster pulled up, driven by a dignified looking business man. As he spoke I recognized Leonard Windle. After ex¬ changing greetings, I learned that Leonard was a Sunshine Biscuit salesman and was on his way to the High School for a sale. The thought of again seeing the old school after a lapse of fifteen years thrilled me to the core, so I piled in. On the way we stopped for gas at a large garage, bearing in bold letters across the top “Cashman’s Service.” Inquiring of one of the mechanics about my friend, I learned that Frank owned a string of garages throughout New England. He had long ago settled down as a quiet family man, being married as soon as his wife graduated from high school, two years after he did. When we arrived at the school, I was astounded. For here stood a palatial structure with magnificent walls and pillars. Inquiring where the town had struck the gold mine, I learned that Emile Boulanger, wealthy philanthropist, had graciously donated large sums of money to the school in memory of his many, many pleasant years spent there. Roland Gesing was outside diligently sweeping the walk. I discovered that in view of his service put in as a student, the school committee agreed to delegate to him the janitor’s job. Wandering inside I found a pleasant surprise, for seated at the principal’s desk was Tom Ceplikas. After congratulating him I asked about his predecessor, Mr. Hayes, who, I learned had been called away to Washington to help solve some of the domestic en¬ tanglements by his mathematical prowess. Tom also stated that the school had grown to be so large that he had to advertise for a special secretary. Upon his announcement, Mary Roche immediately quit her position as private secretary to the President of the United States and came to serve her Alma Mater. I also discovered that Elaine Eldredge and Dorothy Woolley had teachers’ positions in the school. Here I congratulated Tom again upon his splendid faculty. Phyllis Culpon and Gladys Butterfield were capably managing the lunch room under a new system they had worked out all by themselves. Quality foods for low prices. And now Johnson High had a new athletic coach. Paul Coppeta, former Olympic star, was now producing winning teams for Johnson. Remembering my appointment with the lawyer, I called up “Beanland’s Wide- Awake Taxi Service,” and before I had time to take a little snooze and smoke a few cigars, one of John’s drivers arrived for me. After a speedy ride, I was soon on Essex Street and noticed men standing in groups buzzing with excitement. I soon learned that the cause of the undue activity was an event which was to take place that night. “Tiger Joe” Fitzgerald, the Turkey-Town Terror, was to meet some Greek champ at O’Sullivan Park. Hurrying through the common, I met Nellie Szymosek strolling along the walk with a carriage containing triplets. I was all set to congratulate Nellie when she in¬ formed me that she was a nurse at the local hospital and was just taking Jennie Zabronowicz’s children out for an airing. At last I entered the Cregg Building, the object of my long journey. Here I was surprised to find Mabel Dill scrubbing the corridor floor. But after a short chat with Mabel, I found that she was a novelist and was scrubbing floors to find material for her stories. As I went into the elevator, I noticed Margaret Law stationed inside the information booth across the way. Soon I entered a spacious office richly done up in symmetrical design. Imagine my surprise when I found the lawyer I had come so far to see was none other than George Flanagan. Little had I realized that the “Flanagan Co., Attorneys-at-Law,” noted for 23 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL solving some of the country’s most difficult cases, was headed by none other than our Georgie. After a brief conference, our little business was cleared up and since it was getting rather late in the afternoon, I suggested that we hurry and shoot a few holes of golf. As we left the office, I inquired why he had two secretaries. He replied that they were Edith Lundquist and Marion Lyon, and if you hired one, you had to hire the other also. When we stepped outside, Frances Whittaker, the newly appointed police woman, appeared and handed George some reports on her latest investigations. At last we climbed aboard George’s Packard and were whizzing down the road. Along the highway I saw numerous billboards headed “A. Payne’s National Advertising Co.” Directly underneath stood the slogan, “We Tell the World.” Riding by, I noticed Helen McCarthy’s face slapped all over the front of one of the billboards, flashing that demure “come hither” look in her eyes. Pat was listed as the singing and dancing star of the Ziegfeld Follies. Below were the words, “To keep my million-dollar throat in condition, I smoke Luckies. They satisfy.” On another poster appeared Kay Daw’s lovely fac-simile. The recently elected Miss America was advertising Madam Binn’s beauty formula, for captivating skin. Speeding through Andov er, George called my attention to Eileen Lavin and Eliza¬ beth Handy, who were busily gossiping over the backyard fence while hanging clothes in their respective backyards. Arriving at the golf grounds a great deal of cheering reached our ears. We soon learned that Virginia Driver, noted sportswoman, had just succeeded in annexing the Ladies’ State Golf Championship by trouncing her opponent 5 and 4 in the finals. After we had prepared to tee off for the first hole, I noticed something familiar about my caddy’s face. He was a little tot with a mop of curly red hair, all over his head, freckled face and pleasant smile. He was also chewing gum with expeditious momentum. I could resist no longer, so I asked, “Is your name McEvoy?” “Sure,” he replied. Instantly I recalled Red and inquired how his father was. I learned that his pop, the dub, (as the youngster put it) was Chief of the North Andover Police Force. It seems that his wife, had a close relative on the Police Force who secured Red a position, and he gradually worked himself up. After finishing the first hole we were held up somewhat at the second by two flubbers ahead of us, who seemed to be having difficulty in striking the ball to the proper place. I noticed one to be a distinguished looking gent with a natty beard and mustache. As we passed, George to my surprise introduced the fellow behind the facial embroidery as Raymond Amory Towne, Jr., A. B. B. C., etc. Towne, I soon learned, was a noted scientist specializing as a theorist and mathemati¬ cian. He had gained national prominence by proving several fallacies in Einstein’s “Relativity Theory” and was now setting up his own equation for man’s existence and movements as pertaining to fluctations of atomic bodies in Mars and Venus. His golf partner and colleague, Gordon Andrew, was also a noted professor. They had together startled the world by their publication “Benefits Gained by Abolition of Women from Men’s Business and Industrial Life.” Continuing our play, I was five up on my fran at the end of the fifth. On the sixth I as usual slapped my ball 250 yards down the fairway, but George put a terrible slice right into the adjoining cornfield. We climbed over the fence and began searching for the ball in the cornstalks when a ferocious looking farmer suddenly affronted us with an ugly shotgun and started cursing up and down the cornfield. My fright, however, was soon turned to mirth as I recognized Charlie Andrew. As I greeted him, he dropped his murderous mood and was soon aiding in our search. Huck insisted on showing us his farm and some of his new farmer¬ ettes, hut we stated it was getting dark, and we had our game to finish. Completing the match, I went to spend the night at George’s house. The next morning found me again aboard the train, westward bound. I considered my trip a success from all angles and was forced to smile when I thought of some of my old class¬ mates in their present positions. VINCENT MILLER. 24 1 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Class Ballot Best Boy Student Best Girl Student Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Prettiest Girl Class Grinds Class Bluffer Teacher ' s Delight Class Vamp Class Humorist Cutest Girl Best Looking Boy Most Innocent Boy . Most Innocent Girl . Best All Around Boy Best All Around Girl Quietest Boy Quietest Girl Most Promising Boy Most Promising Girl Wittiest Boy Wittiest Girl Sleepiest Boy Best Natured Boy Best Natured Girl Most Talkative Boy Most Talkative Girl Class Actor Glass Actress Class Baby Class Dancer Class Eater Shyest Boy Shyest Girl Clgss Sheik Class Poet Class Hcartbreaker . Bpy Athlete G-irl Athlete Laciest Boy Most Beautiful Smile Nerviest Boy Nerviest Girl Raymond Town Thomas Ceplikas . Elaine Eldredge Arthur Aaronian Helen McCarthy Catherine Daw e and Elaine Eldredge Vincent Miller . Everett Bennett Jennie Zabronowicz Arthur Aaronian Phyllis Culpon Francis Cashman Raymond Towne Frances Whittaker Vincent Miller Mary Roche . Gordon Andrew Frances Whittaker Thomas Ceplikas . Elaine Eldredge Arthur Aaronian Mary Roche John BeanJand . Earl Smith Elizabeth Atkinson Arthur Payne . Margaret Hunt Arthur Aaronian Helen McCarthy Jennie Zabronowicz Rene Richard . Earl Smith . Gordon Andrew Elizabeth McRobbie Henry Camire . Catherine Daw . Joseph Budnick Paul Coppeta Elizabeth McRobbie . Roland Gessing . Frank McEvoy Arthur Payne Helen McCarthy 25 CLASS OF 1935 President, A. Olson; Vice-President, L. Windle; Secretary, P. Culpon; Treasurer, H. McCarthy. UNDERCLASSMEN CLASS OF 1936 President, A. Kapeika; Vice-President, K. Dob son; Secretary-Treasurer, C. Carroll. CLASS OF 1937 President, E. Roberts; Vice-President, W. Roberts; Secretary-Treasurer, E. Cassidy. CLASS OF 1938 President, T. Sullivan; Vice-President, H. Barwell; Secretary, F. Campbell; Treasurer, H. Blanch. ACTIVITIES JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS V. Miller ( Vice-President ), K. Daw (Secretary), E. McRobbie (Treasurer), F. McEvoy (President). CHEER LEADERS C. Lewis, B. Barwell, S. Broderick. 32 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK Sports Johnson High enjoyed a highly successful year in sports for the season 1934-’35. Our school was represented by teams of high calibre on the gridiron, basketball court, and baseball diamond, under the capable tutelage of Coaches, Walter R. Mitchell, Miss Dorothy Colburn, and Miss Glenna Kelly. The football team, which was composed of many newcomers, rounded out to make a creditable showing. They succeeded in gaining four victories and suffered six defeats. They won from Woodbury, Brooks, Chelmsford, and Pinkerton, and lost to Manchester Central, Danvers, Methuen, Reading, Manning, and Punchard. Captain Paul Coppeta, who was chosen “All Suburban Halfback and also “Captain of the All Suburban Team led the team through the past season. Earl Smith, stellar guard, was elected to captain the team for next year. In Basketball, both the Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams had an ex¬ ceedingly fine season. The boys’ team, composed mainly of veterans, emerged victorious in thirteen out of fifteen contests, losing only once each to Wood¬ bury and Howe by close margins. Due to their splendid playing the boys annexed both the “Lowell Suburban League and “Lawrence Suburban League” championships. Vincent Miller captained the team. John Benson, rangy center of the quintet, has been chosen to lead next year’s hoopsters. The girls’ team, captained by Sylvia Broderick, also terminated a very suc¬ cessful season, winning twelve and losing only one. The only game lost was to Howe by a close margin. By virtue of their fine playing they also an¬ nexed the “Lowell Suburban League championship. Co-captains, Sylvia Broderick and Corinne Lewis, have been elected to lead next year’s quintet. Johnson High was represented by another top-notch team on the diamond. Due to financial conditions a curtailed schedule of seven games was arranged. In these games the team performed creditably. At the time of this writing Johnson had gained two victories and had received four losses. Under the capable twirling of our star pitcher, Frank McEvoy, Johnson opened the season by defeating Punchard 5-4. Johnson then traveled to Brooks School where they won a slugfest in a thrilling game. The rest of the games, although they were not successful for Johnson, were very close. Since but a few seniors will be lost through graduation, Johnson promises to have a good season next year. It is the hope of the Senior Class that future Johnson teams will always be foremost in athletics. 33 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SQUAD Back Row: E. Roberts, F. Cashman, H. Barwell, J. Cronin, V. Miller, J. Evangelos. Second Rozv: J. Chadwick, T. Sullivan, H. West, W. Mitchell (Coach), K. Dobson, V. Gabys, A. Payne (Manager). Front Roza: P. Hickingbotham, R. Gosda, H. Camire, L. Duncan, E. Smith (Captain-elect), W. Roberts, B. Kasheta, J. Curtain, (Captain Paul Coppeta missing). GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SQUAD Back Rozv: E. McRobbie, C. Currier, H. Goff, R. Dufton. Second Rozv: E. Cassidy, Miss Kelly (Coach), E. Sanderson, Miss Colburn (Coach), M. Greenler, D. McGregor. Front Rozv: M. McRobbie, C. Barker, R. Cashman, S. Broderick (Captain), C. Lewis, I. Phelan, A. Kirk. 34 1 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK BOYS’ BASKETBALL SQUAD Back Rozv: H. Martin, A. Kapeika, E. Roberts, G. Andrew, W. Mitchell {Coach), G. Banker, J. Maker, A. Payne (Manager). Front Rozv: W. Roberts, J. Benson, H. Konicur, V. Miller (Captain), B. Kasheta, J. Evangelos, F. McEvoy. STUDENT COUNCIL Back Rozv : J. Evangelos, L. Duncan, J. Curtin, H. Barwell, W. Mitchell (Adviser), N. Brown, T. Ceplikas, E. Hatch. Second Rozv: L. Windle, P. Bixby, E. Cassidy, I. Phelan, C. Barker, C. Carroll, V. Fitz¬ gerald, A. Kapeika, J. Maker. Front Rozv: R. Rand, D. Lebel, M. Bara, A. Payne (Vice-President), M. Roche (Secretary- Treasurer), A. Olson (President), A. Hayes (Adviser), B. Barwell, P. Culpon, A. Pitkin. 35 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL The Journal Staff Editor-in-Chief Editorial Staff Thomas Ceplikas Assistant Editor . Phyllis M. Culpon Art Editor «... Elizabeth M. Atkinson Humor Editor . .... Arthur R. Olson News Editor • Helen L. McCarthy Sports Editor—Girls . Blanche H. Barwell Sports Editor—Boys . . . • Vincent F. Miller Exchange Editor Alison M. Pitkin Alumni Editor . . Elaine Eldredge Business Manager Business Staff Leonard Windle Advertising Manager • . Wellington E. Cassidy Faculty Adviser . . . Miss Edith L. Pierce Typist . . Senior Typing Class Senior Class Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class Reporters Charles L. Andrew, Gladys Butterfield, Mary K. Roche William G. Currier, Stanley R. Ward Evelyn Clark, Francis E. Murphy . Joseph Shea, Robert Bell 36 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK YEAR BOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chicf EDITORIAL STAFF Thomas Ceplikas Assistant Editor - Phyllis M. Culpon Sports Editor - Vincent F. Miller Business Manager BUSINESS STAFF Leonard Windle Advertising Manager - Francis Cashman Advertising Manager - Wellington E. Cassidy Typists - Senior Typing Class INDIVIDUAL WRITE-UP COMMITTEE Arthur Aaronian Raymond Towne Virginia Driver Elaine Eldredge Dorothy Elliot Alison Pitkin Catherine Daw Helen McCarthy Henry Catnire Mary Roche Faculty Adviser, Miss Edith L. Pierce 37 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL A. A. PLAY CAST Back Roza: Miss Neal (Coach), M. Howard, H. Camire, A. Olson, E. Eldredge, E. Atkin¬ son, Miss Green (Coach). Front Roza: P. Evangelos, J. Welch, M. Dolan, C. Currier, R. Richards, V. Miller, M. Koroskys, G. Lafountain. CHEFS’ CLUB Back Roza: H. Koniceer, W. Sipsey, E. Warenchuck, L. Duncan (President), F. Korycki, V. Gabys. Second Roza: Miss Scott (Adviser), T. Barron, G. Banker, S. Barbett, O. Richards, R. Gallaher, Miss Cook (Adviser). Front Roza: C. Lundquist, B. Polichowski, F. Wilcox, J. McEvoy, C. Pitman, A. Kapeika (Secretary), D. Connelly, B. Kasheta. 33 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK PRACTICAL ARTS CLUB Back Rozv : G. Butterfield, B. Barwell, F. Whittaker, W. Baldwin, D. Woolley. Front Rou : N. Szymosek, J. Zabronowicz (Treasurer), P. Culpon (President), K. Daw (Secretary), Miss Curley (Adviser). CHEMISTRY CLUB Back Roza: A. Olson, H. Beanland, J. Benson, G. Andrew, C. Olson. Second Roza: M. Downing, W. Andrews, K. Dobson, T. McKiernon, L. Windle, R. Towne Front Row: Miss C. Chapman (Adzdser), G. McNally, T. Ceplikas (President), M. Currier (Secretary-Treasurer), A. Pitkin, B. Mason, J. Budnick. 39 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Back Roza: R. Riley, H. Barwell, L. Duncan, G. Casserly, F. Hatch, K. Murphy. Second Roza: J. Fletcher, J. Kane, B. Polichowski, M. Howard, F. Wilcox, M. Downing, P. Hurd. Front Roza: J. Hayes, M. Wilcox, E. Robertson, Miss Mae Leach (Director), R. Krush- witz, P. Albrecht, D. Connelly. DRAMATIC CLUB Back Roza: D. Albrecht, I. Phelan, P. Waterhouse, M. Dolan, J. Malek, R. Dufton, C. Barker, R. Cashman, M. McIntosh, M. Greenler, G. Gillespie, M. McRobbie, M. Koroskys. Third Roza: Miss Neal (Adviser) , R. McDonald, E. Lavin, D. Lebel, H. Roche, H. Mackie, E. Clark, M. Roche, R. Rond, E. McCubbin, D. Elliot, B. Binns, Miss Green (Adviser). Second Roza: E. Cassidy, E. Eldredge, M. Bara, M. McLay, V. Driver (Secretary), H. McCarthy (Treasurer), V. Miller (J 7 ice-Prcsident), A. Aaronian (President), R. Vernile, P. Kruschwitz, P. Marchese, P. Gallant. E. Atkinson. Front Roza: F. Phelan, F. Cunio, R. Champion, J. Beanland, Rene Richards, H. Camire, H. Cohen. 40 i 9 3 5 YEAR BOOK GLEE CLUB Back Row : M. Donlan, M. Coperwaite, E. Rogers, O. Albrecht, M. Karoskys, B. Knowles, E. Windle, B. MacPherson, A. Walker, M. Dandineau, Hannah Goff, Grace McNally, Elizabeth Rennie, Dorothy McCubbin, E. Robertson, M. Thomson, L. LaPrelle, C. Cunningham, M. Bara, R. Kershaw, A. McNeil, B. Eldredge, M. Mandaunsa. Third Rozv: R. Roche, E. Withee, F. Campbell, L. Ackroyd, C. Lewis, A. Kirk, P. Lewis, M. McRobbie, I. Phelan, B. Hainsworth, C. Currier, C. Barker, R. Cashman, M. McIntosh, D. Reeves, K. Smith, A. Moore, R. MacDonald, M. Doiron, B. Mandry, L. Robertson, V. Lynch. Second Rozv : E. Bunker, N. Symosek, J. Zabronwich, V. Driver, B. Barwell, M. Roche, E. Lavin, H. McCarthy, T. Walsh ( President ), May Leach (Director), K. Dobson ( Secre¬ tary-Treasurer ), O. Richard ' s, J. Kane, L. Duncan, R. Klrushwitz, A. Hayes, P. Gallant, R. Vernile, M. Hill, W. Perry, D. Stillings. Front Rozv: M. Koroskys, F. Murphy, T. McGrail, J. Cronin, R. Richards, E. Roberts, E. Fitzgerald, J. Gaudette, L. Higginbottom, W. Frederick, H. West, H. Barwell, J. Beanland, E. Warenchuk, C. DeNault, A. Aaronian, R. Sanborn. 41 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Do you remember when . . . on a warm September clay amid the chatter of the upperclassmen the pealing bell announced the first session for the Class of 1935? our sophomore English teacher gave us a most splendid talk upon the good points of falling in love? the Sophomore-Junior Dance resulted in a favorable comment upon some members of our class? Miss Colburn praised the brilliancy of her commercial law students upon the end of a very active (dull) class discussion? Gosda had difficulty in standing up in the chemistry class but found it was better to stand up than leave the room? “Smithy” and his little lamb (dog) performed his unique and graceful dance on Stunt Night? Cashman and Towne, due to the violation of the “Law of Harmonicas,” were kindly informed that their presence was extremely undersirable in the physics class? “Pat” McCarthy entered room six? “Lennie” Windle obtained prominence as an orator by his famous speech in favor of the class supper? the fairy-like boys’ basketball team elbowed their way through Miss Neal’s glasses? the Senior Math Class enjoyed many a happy hour with (out) Mr. Hayes? Rene Richards found himself in a heated dispute with Miss Cook? (It was the French in him.) Wonder who won? Miss Kelly in her famous “Etiquette” class occasionally referred to history? the physics class signed a Petition of Grievances and the grievous outcome of said document? “Pat’s” influence over the senior boys began? 42 ADVERTISEMENTS JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL The Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. 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