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

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HISTORY — During the year we had a class meeting and chose Loring Studio as our class photographer for next year. We also had the joy of selecting our class rings. On January 20, 1953, the office arranged to have three television sets installed so the pupils of Johnson High could witness the inaugural ceremonies. A set was installed in the auditorium for the benefit of the juniors and seniors; the sophomores viewed the pro¬ gram in Room 18, while a set was installed in the cafeteria for the freshman. The program was enjoyed by all the students. Our Sophomore-Junior Dance was held on February 27, 1953. It was a guest list dance with music by George Emmons. The dance, although successful, did not have the crowd anticipated as a Johnson-Punchard basketball game conflicted with it; but a good time was had by all who attended. Try-outs for the annual school play were held and we were proud to have a junior, Ina Thomson, get the girl’s lead. Some other juniors who had leading parts in the play were Susan Hearty, Edie Bamford, Nancy Burke, Fred Wilson, and Bruce Hamilton. The play was held on April 23 and 24 and was a huge success. After many class meetings, the juniors and seniors had a joint meeting to choose the place for the annual prom which was held on June 5. We voted for the Crystal Ball¬ room. Herbie Wayne was selected, by the Prom Committee, to provide the music. Those serving on the Committee were our class officers: Yiddie Knightly, Ronnie Fountain, Ann Bullock; and to serve along with them the class members selected Kenny Long, Carol Long, and Kitty Driscoll. The Junior-Senior Prom was an event to be remembered for many years to come. The end of another school year had soon crept on us, and summer proved to be the stepping stone that led our class into its senior year. Our senior year at Johnson was full of activity. As usual, elections were held in September. Bruce Hamilton was chosen president, Chuck Turner as vice-president, and Ann Bullock as secretary-treasurer. A new member was add ed to our class — Priscilla Avery. Pris came from Vermont, and proved an excellent classmate. One new addition to our teaching staff that year was Miss Harriet Dunham. She taught problems of democracy, physical education, and health. She also coached our girls’ basketball team. Mr. Harwood Steele was another addition to our staff. He was in the commercial department and taught typing, consumer education, and junior business training. The first social event of the year was the dance sponsored by the freshman and senior classes. The dance was a huge success. On November 11, a “Dungaree Hop’’ was held by the seniors. The purpose was to aid the seniors to raise enough money to help pay for the annual class picnic and prom. Our last year in Johnson, we finally realized a long-time ambition of our school. At last we had a school band, and one to be proud of. The band attended our home games and put on a fine performance. At the close of the football season, the annual Football Banquet was held in the Town Hall. It proved to be a fine evening of entertainment. Once again in January, we had the pleasure of witnessing the president’s annual message to Congress on television. The sets were installed throughout the school. Another big dance was held on December 30 to raise money for our treasury. The Ricochets, a senior club for girls, sponsored a “Mistletoe Hop’’ and gave $200.00 to our senior class. This gave our class treasury a mighty boost. Our senior class elected Jack Slipkowsky as our “Good Government Day” can¬ didate. He was to go to Boston to represent our school. Many class meetings were called, as we had various issues to be decided. We dedicated our year book to Mr. Lee, chose our class colors, selected our class motto, and Mr. Hayes announced the class honors. This year the Johnson High School play was “Curtain Going Up.” The majority of parts were held by seniors. The play was a definite success. The annual prom was somewhat changed in our senior year. We had a special banquet, held in the Andover Country Club, immediately after the prom. Along with our class officers, three more seniors were chosen to serve on the Prom Committee. They were Kitty Driscoll, Carol Long, and Jack Slipkowsky. Later Martha Cavallaro, Beverlee Thomson and Susan Hearty were added to their number. As we neared graduation, everything was just as confusing as when we were freshmen. Every study period was used to exchange pictures, and every spare moment was filled with thoughts and plans of the prom and graduation. The prom, the class picnic, and those last flurried days of school will live forever in our hearts. Let us never forget those happy school days that we have shared together. Carol and Dutclii

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= CLASS As we, the Class of 1954, look back over our eventful four years, we recall that bright, September morning when we made our first accpiaintance with Johnson. After a brief talk by Mr. Hayes, in which he gave us our first introduction to the faculty, we found we were on our own. Our first “dabble in politics” was the election of class officers. We chose the following people: George Acciard — president; Bruce. Burnham — vice-president; and Ann Bullock — secretary-treasurer. They also represented us in the Student Council. One new student was added to our class during our first year; Miss Janet Nichol, who came to us from Lawrence. In our freshman year, the Brooks-Johnson scholarship was established enabling two boys to transfer to Brooks School. The two winners were John Livesey and Bobert Mac Murray. To get off on the right foot, we conducted, in co-operation with the senior class, a Freshman-Senior Dance on November 10, 1950. Its purpose was to acquaint us with our many schoolmates, and to raise funds for our new treasury. We had many enjoyable assemblies. One of the most interesting gave us a for¬ mal introduction to the United Nations. This was held under the capable leadership of Miss Veva Chapman. Having survived the hardships and trials of our freshman year, we were ready to continue on to our second year at J. H. S. Bicher in knowledge and confidence, we began to become busier in school activities. In the class elections Yiddie Knightly was chosen president; Ronnie Fountain, vice-president; and Ann Bullock was re-elected as secretary- treasurer of our class. Two additional members joined our class in the sophomore year. Alary Ann Bootman came to us from Lawrence High, and Roger Lawson from Gloucester. They proved to be valuable additions to our class, and became very popular classmates. Along with the juniors, we conducted a very successful Sophomore-Junior Dance. Also, through the combined efforts of the whole class, we were very successful in the sale of tickets for the annual school play. Two very enjoyable assemblies were conducted. The first was held on Novem¬ ber 26, 1951. Chief Needahbaheh demonstrated methods of calling geese, crows, and other animals. This was followed by a demonstration of the correct way of fishing. To conclude the program, Chief Needahbaheh and Yiddie Knightly performed a spectacular Indian dance. On December 17, 1951, Mr. Bert Hill, a representative of the J. W. Robinson Company, presented the school with the Driver Training Car. Mr. Donovan, the driver- training instructor, accepted the keys on behalf of the school. Brief talks on safe driving were given by Mr. Banfanti, assistant to Rudolph King, Registrar of Motor Vehicles, and James Keefe, representative of the American Automobile Association. Before we realized it, we had come to the end of another year and were ready to depart for our summer vacation. Returning to Johnson in September, we now bore the title of juniors, which meant that we were rated as “upper-classmen.” This year, as juniors, we elected our class leaders. Yiddie Knightly was chosen once more to take the lead as president. Ronnie Fountain also was returned to the office of vice-president, and Ann Bullock became for her third year secretary-treasurer. We were most happy to welcome many new additions to our class that year. They were Pat Knowlton from Danvers High School, Jean McIntosh and Catherine Dineen from Lawrence High School, and Phil Coates from Punchard High School. On November 3, 1952, Johnson High School held an election. At this election we were to vote for president, vice-president, governor, and senator. It proved very inter¬ esting to note how the elections turned out. This election gave us an idea as to how the older people would vote. While we were juniors, a distinct change from last year’s routine was noted. No more did we have either a “before” or “after lunch study period.” Now we had classes dur¬ ing first or second recess. New classes were also added. Speech, music, art appreciation, and consumer education were only a few. Alany changes and additions had been made, and perhaps the things that were most widely missed were the recess activities. The new system seemed to be more efficient and the day passed much faster. We welcomed a new member to the faculty, Mr. Reed Taylor, whose versatility enabled him to teach not only speech but also world history and consumer education, and to instruct the students once a week in speech work in the junior and senior English classes. Mr. T ay lor soon proved to be a well-liked and competent teacher.

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