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

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CLASS As we, the Class of 1952, look back on the happy years spent at Johnson, we remember the eventful day when first we entered the doors of Stevens Hall. After a brief talk by Mr. Hayes, we proceeded to our first class and the “settling-down period. Our first act of responsibility was the election of class officers. George Knightly was chosen president; Robert Thomson, vice-president; and Patricia Scarry, secretary-treasurer. Two new girl students were added to the class that year, namely, Peg Green¬ field and Lorraine Sabin. They certainly added some animation and gaiety to the class. For the first time, the sponsor system was introduced to Johnson. The purpose of this plan was to help the freshmen adjust themselves to high school life. We all had an older appointed “brother” or “sister” who helped us with any problems we had. Myra Stilwell, of Stevens’ Library, showed the entire student body a motion picture entitled, “How to Act at the Junior Prom.” Being novices and curious about this subject, it served to prepare us for coming years. Having survived the many trials and tribulations of being a freshman, we entered our sophomore year, after a very relaxing summer vacation. Being a little older and wiser, we began to take a more active part in school activities. George Knightly was elected class president for the next three years, a position which he very capably fdled. “Bob” Thomson was re-elected vice-president, and Marian Bamford became our new secretary-treasurer. Mr. Thomson, a new member of the faculty, took over Miss Callanan’s position, teaching us the proper use of English. The National Honor Society was introduced to Johnson that year, and the students with high scholastic standings became members and were presented with pins. In March we had a very interesting assembly, conducted by Mr. Robert Hastings of General Motors, entitled “Previews of Progress.” One of the most interesting experiments, the cooking of an egg on a “cold stove — guaranteed not to get hot,” amazed the entire student body. December 22, the annual Christmas assembly was held in the hall. Mr. Mosher led the assembly in singing Christmas carols. The Dramatic Club presented a play and some of the best actresses of the sophomore class took part. The seventh of September, in the late summer of nineteen hundred and fifty, marked the closing day of onr enjoyable vacation. We, in imagination, left our memo- { 22

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HISTORY able times and fun behind and returned to Johnson where, as upper-classmen, we resumed our studies. Our newly elected officers, George Schofield, vice-president and Arlene George, secretary-treasurer, proved both efficient and popular. We were most happy to welcome Helen Clarke as a lovely addition to our class. There was a great deal of excitement when it came time to select the class ring. At a class meeting we reached a decision on what style of ring we wished to have. The annual school play was a huge success and a great financial aid to our class. Junior students participating in this school affair used terrific personal effort to further the extensive sale of tickets, thus increasing our class treasury tremendously. June eighth was the greatest event of the year for the students who attended the Junior-Senior Prom. A group of six pupils were elected to represent the junior class on the Prom Committee. This committee did a fine job in making this event very suc¬ cessful. Again taking up our studies in nineteen hundred and fifty-one, we began our last trek down the long road of our high school education. We were indeed proud to be seniors, yet we felt deeply regretful that the days of our high school life were running out. The only new officer elected in our senior year was Joyce Hamilton, our secretary- treasurer. We gained a new classmate when Helen Langlois became a member of our class. The sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars was added to the class treasury due to the active work of our senior girls in sponsoring a successful ‘‘Dogpatch Hop” which drew young people from the surrounding communities. This year was the beginning of a driver training course at Johnson. The school procured a 1952 Dodge from the T. J. Robinson Co., which was used for driving instruction. There was a great deal to be done by everyone in the latter part of our senior year. Students were procuring pictures for the yearbook and giving portraits to their classmates. Members of various committees worked co-operatively to make all of our social events remunerative and highly enjoyable to all who participated. The time has now arrived to bid farewell to Johnson. At this time especially we all should keep in our minds this very important advice “We shall find a path or make one.” Respectfully, Chris and Dan 1 23