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== CLASS As we, the Seniors, graduating in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-three, look back over the last four years spent at Johnson High, we realize how fast this time has passed. Being of fabulous amiability and high intellect, we know that we shall never be replaced in the hearts of the teachers and students who have shared our memories. On September 7, 1949, history was made as seventy unforgettable Freshmen invaded the halls of Johnson High. Never before was there a class like ours, and the faculty hopes that there never will be again. Before us lay four long years, a brand new experience to cope with but many helpers to make it easier. The upper classmen watched with a smirk as we walked into the wrong classrooms, looked bewildered as the bell rang and scanned our schedule cards carefully to find where our next class was to be held. Although the teachers and Seniors tried to help us, it took cpiite awhile for us to get adjusted. Our first attempt at “politics” was our Freshman elections. We chose Bob Lewis as President, Nancy Lawlor as Vice-President and Sandra Vose as Secretary-Treas¬ urer. Our initiation to the higher form of social life was the Freshman-Senior Dance. We proved ourselves to be the best dancers that ever invaded a Johnson High School dance. During our first year, many new events took place. We were the victims of the Patch Test and witnessed many assemblies. Among them was the introduction of the National Honor Society into our school system, for the first time, as a result of the high scholastic standing of our school. A few of the other assemblies conducted at J. H. S. were a visit from Chief Needahbabeh, demonstrating the customs and weapons of his tribe, and one from Mr. Richard Hanson and Mr. Robert Hastings of General Motors, who pre¬ sented “Previews of Progress.” Slowly, the days passed and the summer approached with everyone but the Seniors happy about their vacation. We returned to school, a little older and a little smarter in September, and took our places as full-fledged sophomores. We took pride in watching the Freshmen go through what we had experienced just one year previous. Once again we voted for our class officers and the new victors were Alice Dolan as Vice-President and Nancy Lawlor as Secretary- Treasurer. They took their places along with Bob Lewis and remained there from then on. We had four new additions to our class. They were Lorraine Gibson, Carlo Giribaldi, Fred Clarke and Chuck Harbolt. The boys proved themselves to be of great value to us in the field of sports while Lorraine proved herself to be a good student and artistically talented as well. Two of the enjoyable assemblies which were presented for our benefit were a U. N. Day and the Christmas Day assembly. The United Nations Day assembly was our formal introduction to the U. N. under the capable direction of Miss Veva Chapman. The Senior girls gave talks on its constitution, history and composition. The Christmas assembly brought forth the talent of the high school as peace and good will filled the auditorium and school was dismissed for the Christmas vacation. Back to school we went in January, with everyone studying hard as half year marks approached. 4 20
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HISTORY - = In April, the school play brought forth the Sophomore’s acting ability. Nancy Lawlor, Carole Smith and Judith Cyr were our contributions to the play. We all got to work selling tickets so the play would be a success and to boost the amount our in class treasury. Summer was with us at last and we made the most of it as school was dismissed. Upperclassmen and the best yet! Here we were with two full years behind us. Many events took place this year. In the sports world we made headlines as Johnson beat Punchard on Thanksgiving. A new feature was added to our school as J. W. Robinson Co. loaned a 1952 maroon Dodge automobile to the Driver Education system at Johnson High, which is under the direction of Mr. John Donovan. Also added to our “What’s New?’’ department were two classmates. They were Frank Andrews and Ronald Armano, both transfers from Lawrence High. There were many questions to be decided on after an enjoyable Christmas vacation. We picked Loring Studios as our class photographer, Sandra Vose, Fred Clarke and Chuch Harbolt to represent us along with our class officers on the Prom Committee, and also selected the first outward evidence of our seniorhood—our class rings. As spring approached, everyone got ready for our first big event, the Prom. Many of the Juniors attended it, helping to make it a big success. Another year had slipped quickly by and we had only one left. At last, it was our turn to take the upperhand as Seniors. Although we had only one year left, much lay before us. As our class treasury was in a poor financial state, we ran two dances during our vacations. We called them the Turkey-town and Hobo Hops and they proved to be very successful. Many class meetings were called, as we had numerous issues to be decided. We dedicated our year book to Mr. Finneran, chose light blue and dark blue as our class colors, selected our class song and motto, and Mr. Hayes announced the class honors. The Seniors selected Chuck Harbolt as their Good Government Day repre¬ sentative and, with the faculty’s confirmation, chose Sandra Vose as the recipient of the Good Citizenship Award. We visited the State House in Roston, with Mrs. Bateman and Mrs. Harbolt as our chaperons. There we learned the functions of our state government and spent a very enjoyable day. With the aid of Miss Gillen, a series of talks on careers were arranged for the Seniors. They proved very enlightening and helped many of us to decide on our future. The end of the year was approaching and the school play was to be presented. With our energetic Seniors on the ticket committee, we led all the classes in the amount of tickets sold, and many turned out to watch Johnson High talent in top form. As we look back, we know now that four of the best years of our lives have been spent here at Johnson High School. As much as we regret leaving Johnson we know that “The past is forever gone, the future is still our own.’’ Gerry and Jack f 21 }
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