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

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THE GOBBLER-1948 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ball player and one of our class heartbreakers. As one of the high lights of our junior year, we ventured to Boxford in hay covered trucks and with plenty of school spirit. You all remember, hm-m-m? The club programs, adopted by Student Council, provided an escape from the dull monotony of our classes. The climax of our junior year was the annual prom, which many of us attended. The hall gleamed in nautical designs which proved to be very delightful. As summer vacation drew to a close, we eagerly, but rather sadly, looked forward to our last year at school. We now walked the corridors with an air of distinction, of prestige, which we had acquired during our four years. Nancy Connell was elected secretary-treasurer. Again, in our senior year, we won a new member. George Clasby joined our ranks. His easy going nature, his good looks, and his pleasing personality captured many friends. In October we feted the freshmen with a successful dance in their honor. Dancing, ping-pong, and badminton were added to the host of activities provided by Student Council. Under the supervision of home room representatives, a savings program was be¬ gun, sponsored by the Andover Savings Bank. The kids certainly did their part. “Do you know how to drive?” was the question asked by Mr. Fanning and Mr. O’Day of the Registry of Motor Vehicles when they proposed a driver education program. Many students responded to this, but unfortunately nothing came of it. A concert, sponsored by the P. T. A. for the benefit of a high school band, was conducted in February through the cooperation of the student body. The concert proved to be very beneficial. The Prom Benefit Dance was one of our best dances this year. To climax this we were given a grand version of Four Leaf Clover by Dice, Pete, Andy, and Bob Wilkinson. As we leave old Johnson High, some will look light-heartedly to the future, while others will strive for success. Yet as we climb that difficult pathway to our future lives, we begin to realize that school was not all hard work and toil¬ some drudgery, but actually exciting and carefree fun. Let us always remember those happy school days that we have shared together. Respectfully submitted, Champ and Pete CLASS WILL III E, the Class of 1948, who are still of sane mind and body even after 1 y I four years of plugging, believing ourselves to be the most outstanding, charming and brilliant class to ever walk the corridors of J. H. S., do hereby, hereon, and henceforth, bequeath, endow, will, leave, and bestow, upon those lucky juniors our magnetic, overpowering charms, our brilliant minds, and our unique leadership. To dear old Johnson we leave our thanks for fond, and otherwise, memories. To Mr. Hayes and Mr. Donovan we give our appreciation for such unusual understanding throughout our four years. 23

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THE GOBBLER-1948 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY RELUCTANTLY we come to the close of our high school days after many m years of sharing the work and fun of all our classmates. Taking class pic- J J tures, selecting class colors, choosing our song, and dedicating our year book all mean a lot to us, but what we really regret is something much finer. As we all go our separate ways in life, we begin to unravel that closely knit bond of friendship which has been created within us through many years of daily rou¬ tine. “In ourselves our future lies,” but fond recollections of our past class days will linger. The glorious day in September of 1944 had at last arrived, and we found our¬ selves falling into the routine of high school life. We, too, at first found the system of bells, rooms and teachers confusing, but we soon accustomed our¬ selves to dear Johnson. We quickly buckled down to studies and all the other problems that go with high school life, and elected our class officers. On Pete White was bestowed the honor of being class president, an honor which he held for the remaining four years. Andy Alvino was our vice-president and Virginia Gaudet, our first secretary-treasurer. Soon October 20th arrived, and the seniors welcomed us at a dance held in our honor. Our freshman boys, following in the footsteps of the seniors, found it difficult to adjust themselves to this new sort of social life. The football team, coached by Mr. Lee, got off to a poor start, but the games drew large crowds of eager frosh. The band, led by Mr. Murray, was also a great moral support. Volley ball made its appearance for the first time with Miss Hunt, a new mem¬ ber of our faculty, as instructor. This year welcomed Miss Virginia Bascom to J. H. S. Early in October we campaigned for the Curtis Company to win a bronze plaque in memory of Johnson’s service men. On May 8th, the war be¬ ing over in Germany, Mr. Hayes quieted us by a serious address on “War and Its Consequences.” We returned in the fall with the experience and the sophistication of sopho¬ mores, casting a scornful glance at the freshmen. This year Joe Guthrie ac¬ cepted the office of vice-president, holding this honor for the remaining three years. Virginia Gaudet was still our very capable secretary-treasurer. Much to our amazement we found the cafeteria remodeled into a kitchen and Room 2 converted into a dining room. At this time Miss Madeline Gillen, Mrs. Natalie Manson, Miss Ruth Callanan, and Miss Betty James came to grace our faculty. This year we welcomed our veterans of World War 2, all of whom proved to be “brains.” A new social feature was added to the J. H. S. social calendar. This was Stunt Night, in which all classes participated. Through the cooperation of our helpful and willing principal, Mr. Hayes, noonday dancing was introduced and provided us with a new form of relaxation. We entered our junior year in September, 1946, with the confidence and dig¬ nity of upper classmen. Bernie Gosselin was secretary-treasurer for her first time. We welcomed Jack Kooistra into our class. He proved to be a great foot- 97

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THE GOBBLER-1948 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL To Miss Gillen we give our assurance that we shall try to carry out our day¬ dreams that have taken up many an hour to discuss. To Miss Cook we leave our regrets for the many confusing moments caused from a missing or overdue library book. To the juniors goes our sorrow that they can never quite reach the high stand¬ ards of our class. Also that they don’t have the ingenious methods of finding mischief, that we did. Bennie Vose leaves those pretty flowing tresses along with her “new-look skirt” to Connie Calabrese. Nancy Connell leaves her deceivingly quiet ways to Pat Cole, and to Marie DeSimone goes some of her bright sense of humor. Now you girls can amble into everyone’s heart as Nancy did. Bill Driscoll passes on to Buster Dearden his ways of pulling out of the line and getting nowhere fast. For a little man he did a mighty big job. June Hamilton bequeaths to Mary Finn and Jackie Merserve her clear sweet voice, her place in the cafeteria which she has held for four years, and her ability to ' ‘roll them dice.” Kenny Clark leaves to Joe Doherty and John Arlit his genius for getting caught every time he tried to smuggle in some fun when the teacher wasn’t looking. Barbara Gillespie leaves her sweet and simple nature to Connie Chadwick. Also her love for cheese, the stronger the better, goes to Jane Leighton. Bill MacCannell leaves to John Pearson those two sweet dimples that every girl envies. Barb Marshall and Pat Scanlon gladly pass on to the Junior Class in general their complete Domestic Arts books that they labored so hard at. John Wolfenden passes his wolfish and winning ways to Timmy Driscoll and Squeak Enaire. No fairs on Grace, though, boys. Louise Consoli, (Johnson’s Information Please Bureau) bequeaths to Janet Knightly the honor of being Editor-in-Chief of the Johnson Journal, Editor of the Gobbler, and also bestows upon her some of that enormous supply of knowl¬ edge. Marion Etchells will not leave Red, but she will whisper to Charlotte Killam her secret successful technique on how to hold a steady. Although from all re¬ ports, we don’t think Charlotte needs it. Barb Cooney, our own cheerful personality kid, wills to Helen Hogan and Margaret Petell that contagious little snicker that brightens up many a dull day. To Robert DeAdder and Charlotte Hutton goes an artistic hand from Paul Adler. Charlie Auer leaves his “getting along” technique with a certain physics teacher to Earl Simon. Here’s hoping you like physics, Simon. To Margie Schofield, Muriel Schofield grants the numerous mix-ups and con¬ fusions resulting from “M. Schofield report to the office.” Since Margie already has blond hair, Muriel keeps her own. Bernie Gosselin reluctantly passes on to Norma Legare her weekly excur- 24