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

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HISTORY the girls preferred the more conservative. After receiving them, every one was satisfied. The opening of school brought a new face to the faculty. Mr. Thomson took Miss Callanan’s place. This was the first year that the “Patch Test” was given; everyone willingly co-operated. The test proved very worthwhile—no one was found to have TB. It was just before midyear when Mr. Hayes called an assembly and in¬ formed us that because of the high scholastic standing of the school, we had become eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. At the next assembly, members were installed and the Society’s objectives were set forth. Miss I. E. Cook was ap¬ pointed as advisor. We had a great many interesting and full assemblies during the year. Among them was a talk by Chief Needahbaheh on Indian customs and head-dress. Pie also gave a very sk lied exhibition of casting, both fly and bait. Another interesting assembly was General Motors’ “Previews of Progress”, given by Mr. Robert Hastings and Mr. Richard Hanson. The entire student body was amazed at the intricate and varied feats of modern science that were displayed before our eyes, such as the making of synthetic rubber, broadcasting on a beam of light, frying eggs on a cold stove and breaking a glass by high-frequency sound waves. The dismissal bell went unnoticed as the men con¬ tinued their exhibition. Air. F. Bastian, of the Glennie Milk Co., gave a talk on the processing and bottling of milk. He also made it possible for us to make a tour of the new plant. Now it’s a pleasure to drink milk! Barbara Watts was chosen Junior Class Marshal as graduation time for the class of ’50 was nearing. As quickly as one can imagine, our junior year drew to a close and we adjourned until next September. Now, as seniors, we cast a reviewing eye on the fleet years that have gone be¬ fore us and wonder how three years could have passed so quickly. But then we turn in anticipation and look to a year which is destined to be full of events which will be remem¬ bered for a long time. Paul Driscoll was re-elected president; Bob Stewart became vice- president and Joan Nery returned a;s secretary-treasurer. During the year, a menagerie of animals appeared at J.H.S. A skunk fell into a pit on the side of the building—confusion reigned. With the aid of a wooden plank the skunk was released from captivity. It was hardly a week after that another animal made its way into the building. This time the animal, a bat, interrupted an S.S.S. class in the hall. It was quite a while before the nocturnal creature departed. Thomas Spedding proved to be the hero of the day, as he captured the fluttering creature in a wastepaper basket. In the race for our school representative for Good Government Day, which was to be held in Boston, Bob Stewart was elected as our candidate. A visit which will long be remembered by some was the trip taken by a group of S.S.S. st udents to the Ford plant in Somerville. As June approaches, the old flame, school, which we took so much for granted as underclassmen, appears more stately and grand with every second that ticks by. The prom, the class picnic and those last flurried days of school will be remembered with much feeling. And now we think back four years—when we were freshmen, when Air. Hayes stood before us and told us that in only a short time he would again stand before us—at graduation—now. In passing we remain, Joan and Freddy

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CLASS On a bright September morning, a group of timid freshmen noisily took their places in Stevens Hall. Mr. Hayes broke the ice and introduced us to our new Alina Mater. Then we were on our own. It was hard at first, getting acquainted with all our new teachers and knowing which room was which; more than one of us walked into a senior class, much to our embarrassment and their great amusement. We added a touch of “Americanism” to school by electing our first class officers: Tony Galvagna, Jane Broderick and Ellen Driscoll filled the positions very capably as president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer, respectively. As another new measure “Bank Day” was started, so the pupils would develop responsible qualities and retain them as citizens. A host of kind teachers helped us along that year. Miss Pierce introduced us to Shakespeare—“Et tu Brute!” Miss Fitzgerald will ' song be remembered for the walks she took with her gym divisions. All of us came back from most of them with our hands filled with wild flowers for Miss Chapman and her flower list. Latin, civics, math, and all the other subjects took on new aspects as we plunged ahead. A new student came to us from Stoneham—guess who? Eddie Saul of course, who continued to brighten our ranks with his many quips. Bemember “I’m glad”? Our first assembly was given by Mrs. Aretta Watts (no relation to Babs), who gave an interesting and instructive program on the rising field of plastics. Of course you remember the dance instructions we had every Thursday. Oh—our toes!! But all of us certainly enjoyed our dances—we really were so-oo graceful. The days swiftly passed; fall faded into winter, then winter into spring, then the “last” day and oh, joy of joys, “no more school.” It seemed that the summer days fled with exceeding rapidity, and again we were students. This year wqs different though—a little older and a little wiser were we sophomores. There was a big faculty turnover this year: Miss Holz came to replace Miss Fitzgerald; Miss Mooradkanian took over Miss Pierce’s position; the proof of the many geometric theorems was taken over by Mr. Finneran and Miss Bascom left for a new position; Mr. Mosher filled the position left by Miss James and Miss Marino took Miss Murphy’s place in managing the caf. This was the year that some of the senior girls attempted to have a driver- education course in our curriculum. Mr. Fanning and Mr. O’Day, who came from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, showed an interesting film on “Safe Driving.” All of us appreciated and enjoyed this very much but, unfortunately nothing came of it. The Student Council inaugurated plans for recess activities. This was an excellent achievement for S.C.;it lias helped brighten recess, and make it more enjoyable. This year, Mike Schiepers was president of the class. Jane Broderick and Ellen Driscoll were re-elected to their former positions. The school assembled to hear Mr. Truman take the presidential oath of office on January 2. A month later we viewed a marionette show given by Mrs. Dorothy Rankin and sponsored by the Art Club. The days passed so much more rapidly than our freshman year; this time we didn’t want our vacation—well, for the first few weeks it was fun, but after that we were longing for school. We certainly missed it. We returned to school that September as upperclassmen—for this was our junior year. Our officers for the year were Paul Driscoll, president; Jane Broderick, vice-president; and Joan Nery, secretary-treasurer. After much competition and heated controversy, class rings were selected, much to the chagrin of the boys, who were more impressed by the “flashy” ones, while

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CLASS We, the graduating class of 1951, being of sound mind (?) and body do hereby bequeath to the undersigned the following: To Mr. Hayes and our teachers we leave our thanks and gratitude for their untiring efforts to get us through in four years. To the Freshman and Sophomores we leave our understanding and sympathy. Upon Walt Crabtree, Mike Scheipers bestows the honor of bringing up the rear in laps around the football field. Peg Willett leaves her ladylike manners to Peg Greenfield. Tony Galvagna leaves his seven honors to anyone who is willing to work as hard as he did to get them. Joyce Gillespie wills to Elbe Green one well-thumbed D. A. notebook. You ought to get nothing but A’s, Ellie. Addy Marrs — after some coaxing — leaves her friendly ways to Betty Duncan. J. H. boys, beware! Barb Deighan leaves her fine acting ability to Dotty Love. See you on Broadway, Dotty. Boger Camf leaves his tall tales to Forry Smith and Don Thomson. From what I hear these boys do all right in telling tall tales now. Claire Chamberlin is the happy recipient of Chari Adler’s cute smile. Buth Morin wills to Carry Dushame all the fun she had at Johnson. P.S.—This includes Boom 8, Carry! To Bob Thomson goes Paul Taylor’s fine acting ability. Dale Doherty leaves his graduation diploma to his brother Bob. Take good care of it Bob; it took him a good many years to get it. Helen Mandry leaves her fine taste and appreciation for work well done to Mary Hamel and Amy Wilton. June Stead leaves to Jane Morse her very feminine hands. Treat them nicely, Janie; they’re an asset. Alan Bodger leaves to Herby Wood and Don DeAdder his good-natured ways. Nancy Hamilton leaves to Joyce Hamilton all the love that sisters have for each other. The exact amount goes unrecorded since it depends upon the situation. Ellen Driscoll wills to Betty Corcoran memories of the 1950 football season, better known as the swap. Tommy Spedding leaves his favorite subject, girls, to Joe Cushing and Dave Janus. I hope you two aren’t as bashful as Tom. Jean Calder leaves her ability to get along with the male members of the faculty to Mary Long. To Diana Reach, Camy Cristaldi leaves her creamy complexion. George Dolan leaves his argumentative ways and terrific temper to the Junior Class. Divide it evenly; there’s enough for everybody. Noreen Curley and Alsine Klufts leave Virginia Verda and Cynthia Cousins all the fun they had in chorus. If you girls have half as much, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your¬ selves. Gerry Dubois leaves to Maureen Hogan her soft, but contagious laughter. The Banks twins (Dick and Bob), leave their attitude of brotherly love to the Sjostrom twins (Bruce and Eric). At least the Banks don’t throw baseball bats at each other. Betty Weingart wills a few inches of her height to Eunice Wilcox. Now, let those guards try to stop your shots. Chari Mattheson leaves her position as Jottings editor to “Dutchie” Ferrigno. This is apt, since “Dutchie” usually got the news before Chari! Bob Dill bestows upon Dick Brown and Johnny Belyea his quiet ways. To I rene Holdsworth, Flo Maude leaves her red hair. Pauline Boeglin leaves Madelyn McCoy all the fun she had at Plum Island. Bobbie is qualified to write a book on her own experiences there.