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

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THE GOBBLER-1948 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ROSE N. TORRISI “Kind she was, and quick to give her services .” Glee Club 1, 3 Journal 1, 3, 4 Gobbler 4 Sub-Deb Club 3 (Sec.-Treas.) Dramatic Club 4 School Elay 4 In addition to being a fine actress, Rosie has a large and interesting store of information which she has often amazed us with in J. H. S. RUTH E. TURNER “Wit is the flower of the imagination. ' ’ Glee Club 3 Art Club 4 Dramatic Club 3 Journal 2, 3, 4 Gobbler 4 Ruthie, the youngest member of our class, is quite the poetess when it comes to French poetry. You should have that poem about the waste bas¬ ket translated into English, Ruth. Not a bad idea, huh? MARGARET D. TWOMEY “ Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low.” Journal 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 3 Sub-Deb Club 3 Gobbler Barbie, our auburn-haired math whiz who loses her wallet faithfully once a day, will make an A-l medical secretary. Although she appears very quiet, just wait till you get to know her. BERNADETTE L. J. VOSE “As the saying goes, ‘I have got a wolf by the ears.’ ” Journal 4 Gobbler 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Sometime when you’re feeling low, just listen to Benny play that piano. It’s really something. She has a won¬ derful sense of humor and will make her way anywhere. GUSTAVE A. WEIGEL, JR. “Too busy with the crowded hours.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Homeroom Representative 2, 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Gus is well liked among his fellow classmates. We proudly take off our caps to you, Gus, for the wonderful job you have done in football. May you hit the line of life as you have in foot¬ ball. PETER F. WHITE, JR. “ Handsome is as handsome does.’ Class President 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3, 4 Prom Committee 3, 4 Hobby Club 3 Chefs’ Club 4 Basketball 2 (Manager) Baseball 2 (Manager) Football 2 (Manager) Class Historian His hair is curly His teeth are pearly His smile does shine His clothes are divine He’s nifty and neat That’s our “Pete.” SHIRLEY A. WILCOX “Music is well said to be the speech of angels.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Journal 4 Gobbler 4 Sub-Deb Club 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 Volleyball 3 Cafeteria 3, 4 Girls’ Band Committee 3 Shirl is always ready to accompany us on our musical ventures. Her shy smile and her ability to make the pi¬ ano talk have endeared her to the class of ’48. ROBERT H. WILKINSON “Silence is more eloquent than words.” Football 2, 3, 4 Hobby Club 3, 4 (Sec.-Treas. 3, 4) Gobbler 4 Class Will He may seem shy and very quiet, but Bob is always ready with a friend¬ ly word for everyone, plus a helping hand. Of course he’s right there to join in the fun, too. JOSEPH S. WINNING “He speaketh not, and yet there lies a conversation in his eyes.” Football 3, 4 Boosters’ Club 3, 4 Nothing could keep “Smiling Joe,” the only remaining original “Castor Oil Kid,” from seeing the “midgies” every Thursday. Anyone know what kept his Ford running? JOHN H. WOLFENDEN “Fcr now I am in a holiday humor.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Hobby Club 3 Chefs’ Club 4 Twirpy is another graduate who is planning to attend Union College. He and his smile will always be remem¬ bered when a couple of this year’s grads get together. (Be careful of those southern belles!) 15

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THE GOBBLER-1948 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL LAURA A. MANGANO “Oh, my dark eyes.” Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Journal 1, 2, 4 Sub-Deb Club 3, 4 Gobbler 4 Laura, a tiny bundle of smiles, is sure to reach the top in the commer¬ cial field. With her remarkable work done in typing and bookkeeping, we’re sure she will be her Dad’s pride and joy in his office. BARBARA J. MARSHALL “To know her well is to like her better.” Glee Club 2 Sub-Deb Club 3 Journal 4 Gobbler 4 Boosters’ Club 4 Cute and quiet describes Barbara. But watch out when she gets going on her favorite pastime, (eating!)! Keep consuming those canned goods, and giving that winsome smile, Babs, and you ' ll always be on top. EVELYN D. MITCHELL “A horsel A horse My kingdom for a horsel” Dramatic Club 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Evie has light brown hair, with ha¬ zel eyes, and a disposition anyone could envy. S. S. S. is indebted to her clowning for a many bright and happy moment. CHARLES A. NICOSIA “Hear much, speak little.” Chefs’ Club 4 Chuck is a perfect gentleman and an ardent admirer of horses. He has had many interesting stories to tell in phys¬ ics. Remember the anecdote about Jap torture methods, which because of certain conditions, you were unable to find? VIOLA G. NICOSIA “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall.” Sub-Deb Club 3 Dramatic Club 4 Journal 4 Gobbler 4 Viola has pretty black hair which she always wears in a feather clip, mis¬ chievous brown eyes and a wonderful smile. With her fine secretarial abilities and her well-groomed appearance we’re sure she’ll be a perfect secretary. PATRICIA C. SCANLON “She shines in her sincerity.” Sub-Deb Club 3 Boosters’ Club 4 Journal 4 Gobbler 4 Pat is a quiet little lass with brown hair and brown eyes whose ambition is to be a dress-maker. Good luck to “Scanlon’s Originals.” JUNE A. SCHMOTTLACH “The play’s the thing.” Journal 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Class Play 3, 4 Sub-Deb Club 3 (Secretary} Dramatic Club 4 Gobbler 4 Salutatorian Tall, blonde, and statuesque, with her dramatic personality, that’s our June. We know she’ll be successful as a legal secretary, and without Louise, lead her class at B. U. Remember his¬ tory, June? MURIEL D. SCHOFIELD “Sweet and lovely.” Glee Club 4 Journal 2, 3, 4 Gobbler 4 Treasurer A. A. 4 Sub-Deb Club 3, 4 Muriel, a cute blond with a wonder¬ ful sense of humor, never brings dull moments. We know you don’t need our wish for your success, but you can’t mind if we toss it in anyhow, huh? DONALD G. SHACKLETON “ He talks of wood; it is some carpenter .” Baseball Hobby Club 3 Chefs’ Club 4 We don’t hear much from Don, but when he gets out on the baseball field he’s got a mighty wicked pitching arm. He plans to turn his talents towards carpentering. We hope you pitch wood as well as you pitch those balls, Shack; then you’re sure to succeed. MARY E. SHOTTES “I want to be alone.” Journal 4 Gobbler 4 Sub-Deb Club 4 (President) Glee Club 4 Sparkling blue eyes and a radiant smile describe our Mary. Her aim is to enter the field of nursing. 14

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THE GOBBLER-1948 JOHNSON HIGH SGHOOL ELEANOR M. GEORGE ‘‘‘Gentle thoughts and calm desires.” Journal 4 Sub-Deb Club 3 Dramatic Club 4 Gobbler 4 Class Prophecy Tranquil Eleanor, our gal with the endless wardrobe, does a quick change when she’s watching her idol, Ted Wil¬ liams of the Red Sox. She really gets excited and even yells at the “blind umpire!” Remember how you loved chorus, El? LEON C. WOOD “Smile and the world smiles with you.” Hobby Club 3 Debating Club 4 Journal 4 (Business Manager) Gobbler 4 (Business Manager) I think we’d all agree that Woody is one of the best-natured and happiest kids in our class. With his ability in math and type he’ll go far in his ca¬ reer as an accountant. WILLIAM B. DRISCOLL “It’s an easy world. to live in.” Basketball 2, 3 Football 3, 4 “Big things come in small packages” sure fits Billy. He carried a lot of the board on the football field. Thanks for the first touchdown, Bill. It made the difference between a good or a bad season. Good luck to you at Mount St. Michael’s next year. EDWIN J. FARRELL “Silence that spoke, and eloquence of eyes” Hobby Club 3 Boosters’ Club 4 Football 3 Tall, blond Teddy always has a long line of lassies at his beck and call. Those twinkling eyes and that roman¬ tic, husky voice have charmed every¬ one, but they’ve not changed our Ted¬ dy! He’s always a perfect gentleman. VIRGINIA GAUDET “And good luck go with you ” Basketball 1 Journal 2 Class Sec. and Treas. 1, 2 Glee Club 3 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Ginny is a girl who always has a smile. She is the feminine represent¬ ative in the Senior Math. Class, and those in a previous Latin II will re¬ member her crush on Ulysses. Her fa¬ vorite pastime is reading. Whatever she undertakes she is sure to do well. I ft 1