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

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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

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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 sions to Crystal which come with her famed title, Best Girl Dancer. Now you’ll be able to lift “them golden slippers.” Vi Nicosia, the busy bee, bequeaths her buzzing to Justine Fitzgerald, who we are sure won’t need this to be always busy. To Joan Reilly goes Lucy Gucciardi’s fine footwork on the basket-ball court. We know with Joan’s fine ability as guard, this added talent for forward will bring a bright new star to Johnson. Cyn Ebersbach and Jan Fessenden pass on to Helen Hilse their everlasting conversation which has found many ears. We’re sure Helen will be pleased, as our chatterboxes have won many friends with their talkative ways. Now, Helen, you have two chatterboxes, along with your accordion. Dick Jordan wills to Rollie Baker his success with his car. Now his only leaks oil, and Dick’s....??? Jack Kooistra willingly gives his rosy cheeks and maidenly way of blushing to Francis Rivet, Jack Lawlor, and any girl that has lost the art. Elaine Champion bequeaths her excellent leadership, as co-head cheer leader, as co-captain of basketball, and as most popular girl to Joan Connors. Grace Stewart gladly accepts Champ’s vivaciousness and lovable personality to add to her own sweet one. Ruth Turner and June Schmottlach will their successful study habits to Joan Legare. Rose Torrisi leaves her debating ability to Bill Smith. This is quite an art, Bill, as Rosie can still argue with you and remain friends all the while, which few people can do. Marie Broderick passes on to Helen Hilse her learnings and experiences on “Handling The Ship.” Anchors aweigh! Archie Cousins wills his deep voice to Arthur Forgetta. Did we hear Arthur comment, “I’m feeling mighty low!” A few inches of height and a little of that friendly grin go to Jimmy Tam- agnine, from Rich Gravel. Alva Eldridge leaves his good manners plus his numerous trips on his motor bike to Chuck Robinton and Charlie Roebuck. Bob Driscoll gives to Joe Driscoll his punctual habits, also his contribution of another Driscoll to add to the confusion of all the Driscolls. Ed Brown bestows upon Bill Ness his fancy end around. Keep up the good work, Bill. Marie Galvagna, Fran Ippolito, and Laura Mangano gladly give their ever¬ lasting hike up Mass. Avenue to anyone that thinks he can do it. They inform us not to waste any efforts on a new school bus for the Mass. Avenue gang, as they are all in vain. Upon Louise Finn and Joan Leighton, Jean Mahoney bestows those many animal growls and whistles that have followed her footsteps—wolves we mean. Chuck Nicosia leaves his many hot and heavy arguments with Miss Bascom to Jack Kasheta and Dick Ganley. Irene Auer wills her ability to run Friday morning candy parties, 4th period, 25