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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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