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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNAHS Yearbook 1940 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 1940 • 1 1 1 CLASS BOOK - 19411 - .Johnson High School NORTH ANDOVER MASSACHUSETTS . PUBLISHCD BY THE CLASS OF 1940 . ' . f. DEDICATION To Edith C. Jensen, girls' basketball coach and member of the faculty of Johnson High School, the class of 1940 dedicates this Year Book in recognition of her splendid leadership in basketball and of her friendly companion- shIp as a teacher. 1940 YEAR BOOK YEAR BOOK STAFF W EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR Dorothy V. Dainowski BUSINESS MANAGER Robert S. Hall SPORTS EDITORS Marcia Barker, James Flanagan FACULTY ADVISER Edith L. Pierce ADVERTISING COMMITTEE John P. Casale H. George Porteck, Jr. John B. Casserly John S. Ranfone Arthur P. Currier Eugene R. Ruess John Lanni GENERAL COMMITTEE Helen C. Burns John Lanni Lillian R. Burns I. Elsie Lundquist John P. Casale Frances G. Martin John B. Casserly Marguerite McKinnon Robert H. Cunningham Hazel E. Morse Arthur P. Currier Lillian S. Polichnowski Louise H. Detora John S. Ranfone Grace Driscoll Eugene R. Ruess James Flanagan Ruth M. Stevenson Doris H. Gustasfon Eleanor M. Valpey Eva Hoel Kathrine E. Wainwright Marguerite Kenyon Virginia M. Wentworth TYPISTS Helen C. Burns Marguerite McKinnon Lillian R. Burns Florence T. Petteruto Louise H. Detora Lillian S. Polichnowski Grace Driscoll Eugene R. Ruess Marguerite Kenyon Eleanor M. Valpey r W r A i J ADDRESS TO THE SENIORS I 11?N asked to write this brief message to you graduates, I considered various topics, but there was one which seemed to take precedence over all others, at this particular time. You are about to go out into a changing world ; a world dominated by hates, prejudices and fears ; a world rampant with national animosity and strife, in which freedom of the individual has become, in the greater portion of our world, a phrase of the past. Personal liberty and freedom have been submerged in the swirling waters of all intense nationalism, which can event- ually lead only to economic and social chaos. Your parents will remember a like situation twenty-odd years ago. They will remember the economic hardship, the mental and physical strain, and the all too frequent loss of those they held most dear. This was endured in the firm conviction that the world was being made safe for democracy. Yet twenty years after, the true democracies of our world are far fewer than the uuniber which existed twenty years ago. Prior to our entrance into the previous conflict, our country was deluged with propaganda aimed to play upon our most sensitive emotions. TMuch of this is now known to have been false, its primary purpose having been that of securing our physical as well as financial aid. How well the desired out- come was achieved is now a matter of history. If the present conflict is pro- longed, you as citizens will be faced with the same emotional propaganda, Having the same purpose as its end. It is my sincere hope that you, as students in this school, have learned to recognize propaganda for what it is, and that you will carefully weigh all statements which are designed to play upon your emotions, before you will accept them as facts. If all Americans would do this, it is conceivable that it might be the means of preserving those ideals which we as Americans cherish most highly— those ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. i\fy last message to you as a class can be very brief, and I know you will all join me when I say, "Thank God we are Americans." ALVAH G. HAYES sn p Itt J er THE FACULTY Mr. John Donovan, A.B., M.A., Boston College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English, German Miss Veva Chapman, A.B., Bates. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English, Civics Miss Mary Buckley, B.S., Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Domestic Arts Miss Dorothy Colburn, B.S., Simmons; M.Ed. Boston University Typewriting Stenography, Girls' Coach Miss Mildred Green, A.B., Mount Holyoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Latin, Mathematics Miss Edith Jensen, A.B., Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Biology, History Mr. James Cavalieri, Ph.B., Holy Cross; M.Ed., Boston College. . . . . . . . . .Mathematics, Science, Boys' Coach Miss Glenna Kelly, A.B., Jackson; M.Ed., Boston University. . . .History, Social Science Miss Clara Chapman, A.B., Bates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemistry, Physics, Science Miss Edith Pierce, A.B., Wellesley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English, Business 'Training Mr. Alvah Hayes, B.S., M.I.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mathematics (Principal) Miss Irene Cook, A.B., Mount Holyoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American History Miss Alice Neal, B.S.,S., M.Ed., Boston University. . . . . . . . . .Bookkeeping, 'Typewriting Miss Eileen McAloon, A.B., 'Trinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . .English, History, Business 'Training `�j � P ,$ entur ,� JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL MARCIA BARKER Student Council 1, 2, 3 Athletic Council 1, 2 JOHN B. CASSERLY Basketball 1, 2, 3; captain 4 Basketball Club 1, 2, 3 Chefs' Club 4 (Sec's-Treas.) 4 Chemistry Club 3 "Journal" Staff 3, 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 John is the lad who can put up Marcia likes sports and has been some great arguments. If this trait a basketball star for four .years. prevails through life he cannot fail Popular and a good dancer as well, to succeed. she is one of our outstanding members. ELINOR F. COLE HARRY L BUNKER „ Sub Deb Club 3, 4 Harry is quiet and good natured. "Year Book" Staff 4 We like him. "" Elinor is the demure girl of the class. We all marvel at her ability as a poetess. HELEN C. BURNS DOROTHEA COSTELLO Etiquette Club 2 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Sub Deb Club 3 Sub Deb Club 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 Dot is the manikin of our A wizard at shorthand combined class. If there are any new styles with a pleasing personality — she is sure to find them. Her pep that's Helen. and vivacity will take her a long way. I LILLIAN R. BURNS M. JUNE CROSSMAN Etiquette Club 2 Chemistry Club 4 Sub Deb Club 3 (Secretary) "Year Book" Staff 4 June is a girl with plenty of 41, ` dimples and a winning smile. Good things come in small packages. ROBERT H. CUNNINGHAM MARY E, CAREY Class Orator 4 Class Marshal 3 Sub Deb Club 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Basketball 3, 4 Marys never failing wink to "Journal" Staff 2, 4 School Play 4 Dramatic Club 2 Chefs' Club 3 boys and girls alike, her sweet so- Class Vice President 2, 3 prano voice mixed with her pep Student Council 2, 3 and vivacity, her fear of sophisti- "Year Book" Staff 4 cation and her happy ways, all go r Energetic to the roots of his to make up what one now calls a girl with "oomph." famous red curls and popular, too! DOROTHY V. DAINOWSIiI Valedictorian A.A. Play 4 JOHN 1". CASALE "Journal" Staff 2, 3, 4 (Senior Editor-in-chief 4) Football 3, 4 IM t Chemistry Club 2, 3, 4 (Sec'y 3) "Year Book" Staff 4 "Year Book" (Editor-in-chief 4) Johnny's winning smile will take �er D.A.R. Representative 4 him a long way. May lie get his Now Dot's a girl who is quite prim, chance at Randolph field. She's witty and she's very slim; Now many think she's very shy, *� But when you know her, my! oh, my! 1U 1940 YEAR BOOK ANTHONY GIRAGOSIAN MARY A. E. DeNAULT Football 2, 3, 4 Chefs' Club 3 Chemistry Club 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Mary is our German whiz with From the progress Tony has the dark eyes and shining black made in the school orchestra, he hair. may soon be with Toscannini. He's no shirk on a football field, either. ARTHUR GREENWOOD LOUISE H. DETORA Basketball 2, 3, 4 Chefs' Club Class Essayist Football 2, 3, 4 Stamp Club 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4) Student Council 3 Louise is a real pal, always Harvard Year Book 3 ready for fun but never neglecting her studies. She is a fine friend to .g Red is a leader in both athletics and studies. have. MARY L. DINEEN DORIS H. GUSTAFSON Sub Deb Club 1, 3, 4 C1Ee Club 3 "Year Book" Staff 4 Mary possesses a great deal of poise and a sense of humor. She We didn't see Gussi�e at many of always has a cheerful smile, and our high school affairs as all her is ready for anything. time was taken up by a lad from Andover. ROBERT S. HALL GRACE DRISCOLL Class Vice President 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Sub Deb Club 2, 3, 4 (President 4) Chefs' Club 3 (Vice President) "Year Book" Staff 4 A.A. Play 4 A.A. Play 4 "Journal" Staff 4 (Business Mgr.) "Year Book" Staff 4 (Bus. Mgr.) I don't think any of us will for- get the good times we have had Although Bob participates �n rough sports such as hockey and with Grace. Anyone so good nat- ured and witty is sure to get along. football, he is really graceful on a dance floor. JAMES FLANAGAN "Journal" Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 ALEXANDER HAY Chefs' Club 3 Debating Club 4 ' A.A. Play 4 Prom Committee 4 Alec is one of the quiet boys of Sports Mgr. 4 Ass't Mgr. 3 the class. He is very much inter- Basketball 3, 4 ested in music. This list speaks for itself. He's D.K. ' JOSEPH V. FLANAGAN Chefs' Club 3 ALBERT C. HEBB Chemistry Club 4 Basketball 3, 4 Albert is a good scholar with a Sports Mgr. 4 Ass't Mgr. 3 "" ' cheerful disposition. He doesn't Joe is the youngest member of seem to go for the girls much—but the class. With his friendly way, then—studies first! no wonder he's the class heart- Ureal.er. 11 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL EVA HOEL Etiquette Club 3 ,; DOROTHY M. KREUSEL Sub Deb Club 4 (Sec'y-Treas. 4) "Year Book" Staff 4 Sub Deb Club 4 friends at Punchard as well as Ev a is tall and pretty. When Happy-go-lucky Dot has many she smiles the world is hers. --- here at Johnson. JOHN LANNI JOSEPH JACOBS "Year Book" Staff 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Chefs' Club 3 Jake has been a good pal. He Baseball 4 deserves all the luck that we wish Jack's ability to play first base him. is intriguing. If he can work as fast as he can talk, he will make I he top fast. BETTY C. JAMES { KATHLEEN LONG Dramatic Club 2 Chemistry Club 3 Sub Deb Club 3 Sub Deb Club 4 During the f g our years Kay has Quiet Betty, with her ability at been in Johnson, she has won many the piano and her perseverance, friends. She'll make a successful will surely succeed. We have found teacher. her a good, all-round pal. PHILIP KELLY I. ELSIE LUNDQUIST Student Council 1, 2, 3 Etiquette Club 2 Dramatic Club 2 Glee Club 3 Chefs' Club 3 "Year Book" Staff 4 Chemistry Club 4 �� E1 certainly made many of us For his personality plus grin laugh with her hearty giggle. And and good humor, not to mention can she cook! his way with the girls, Phil will be remembered. MARGUERITE KENYON ANNA MACKIE Etiquette Club 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 (President)"Year Book" Staff 4 Basketball Club 1' 2' 3, 4 (Pres. 4) Marguerite is always in our Anna is rather reserved, but we midst when there's fun to be had. can all vouch that she's a fine She is an all-around girl with a basketball player. lot of friends. I WILLIAM F. MACKIE JANET KERSHAW Class President 1, 2 Student Council 2, 3 Baseball 3, 4 Sub Deb Club 4 CheChefs' Club Club 3 A.A.A. (Sec y-Treasurer 4) Dramatic Club 2 A good sport, a good student, Although Bill is small in stature, and a girl that gets along with ik he stands big in the hearts of his everyone— this is Jan. classmates. 12 1940 YEAR BOOK PHILIP T. MILLER Class President 3, 4 31ILDRED TMARGERISON Student Council 1, 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4) Dramatic Club 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Millie has a smile for everybody. Chefs' Club 3 She is jolly and good-natured. Athletic Council 1, 2 Stamp Club 4 Here's hoping you're with the Yanks soon, Bing. FRANCES G. MARTIN Glee Club 1 HAZEL E. MORSE Dramatic Club 2 Debating Club 3, 4 Orchestra 2 "Journal" Staff 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 Attractiveness and sweetness Frannie has done fine work oil combined with a willingness to try the "Journal" Staff and in the De- anything once makes Boots one of bating Club. She has decided an our popular girls. fashion designing as a career. ELIZABETH V. MAY { Glee Club 1, 2 �� Basketball Club 3, 4 FLORENCE T. PETTERUTO Ass't Mgr. Girls' Basketball 3, 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 Cheer Leader 3, 4 "Journal" Staff 4 Flo's cheerful frankness and her "Year Book" Staff 4 willingness to Lend a helping hand Betty's a chatterbox for her size, will always be remembered. With sparkling mischief in her eyes. 11ARGUERITE McKINNON LILLIAN S. POLICHNOWSKI Dramatic Club 3 Etiquette Club 2 Sub Deb Club 4 Sub Deb Club 3, 4 Student Council 3 "Year Book" Staff 4 "Year Book" Staff 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Peggy is "full of fun, and what Personality, plus— that's Pop. have you?" She's a good, all around sport. JOSEPH PROVENCHER AGNES K. Me-NAB Debating Club 4 Sub Deb Club 3, 4 Joe's interest in the European conflict is amazing. We all think Agnes, with her snappy clothes you should be a foreign corres- and cheerful ail-, has made the pondent, Joe. Your discussions in four years bright. social science convinced us. 1W HARRIET W. McQUESTEN ISABELLE W. RABS Harriet's ambition is to be a :ns Dramatic Club 4 great cook. She has a big heart Happy-go-lucky Issy has been a for her many friends. fine pal. 13 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL JOHN S. RANFONE RUTH M. STEVENSON Football 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4) Glee Club 1 Dramatic Club 3 "Year Book" Staff 4 "Journal" Staff 4 John is an athletic boy with a "Year Book" Staff 4 lot of pep and vigor. Let's hope Ruth is a girl with a smile so kind, he becomes a winner in the navy. We're sure that many a friend she'll find. DORIS B. REA ELEANOR M. VALPEY Salutatorian Glee Club 1 Glee Club 1 Sub Deb Club 3, 4 � �Sub Deb Club 4 (Vice President 4) "Year Book" Staff 4. Plenty of brains here— besides Eleanor gets ahead in her studies the most gorgeous golden locks and socially, too. She has plenty of pep— as can be seen in her snappy in our class of beauties. tennis game. .fib KATHERINE E. WAINWRIGHT DAVID W. RITCHIE Class Historian Class Vice-President 1 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 , "' Class Sec',y-Treas. 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Glee Club 1 Dramatic Club 3 Ass't Mgr. Girls' Basketball 3 May David's successes be as r` Mgr. Girls' Basketball 4 many as his friends. Student Council 1, 2, 3 "Year Book" Staff 4 "Journal" Staff 4 Great! f DORIS N. ROBINSONg VIRGINIA M. WENTWORTH "Year Book" Staff 4 Orchestra 3 '� "Journal" Staff 3, 4 Robby is good-natured and hard Although Gigi is quiet and re- working. The boss who gets her �" served, she has certain character- for his secretary will be lucky. f istics that we will always admire. No one ever asked help from her and was refused. JOHN C. ROCHE Chefs' Club 3 � RUTH E, WHEELER 1 _ This lad is the strong, silent Dramatic Club 3 type. He can talk around boys but � ' Chemistry Club 4 when he gets near the ladies he Sincerity? To tell the truth, turns the color of his hair. _ If you would find it, locate Ruth! At 11 EUGENE R. RUESS �' � JADIES WINNING Chefs' Club3 .�, - .. Football 3, 4 Year Book�� Staff 4 Baseball 4 Gene's a friendly fellow and a - Jimmie Winning—carrot top, Beethoven at the piano. Playing football, watch him hop! 14 1940 YEAR BOOK ARTHUR P. CURRIER GEORGE D. MATTHESON, Jr. Debating Club 2 Chefs' Club 3 Chemistry Club 3 (President 4) s "Journal" Staff 4 Matty from Minny-sota has "Year Book" Staff 4 '� " made quite a name for himself A since he arrived as a freshman. Arthur's happy-go-lucky manner His Minnesota accent still dom- has captured the hearts of all his inates his speech and is very fellow classmen, particularly the f pleasing. air sex. EDWARD DOHERTY Football 2, 3, 4 ROBERT C. MILLER Chefs' Club 1 M Bucky is a true Irishman. His Chemistry Club 4 keen wit and humor has made our Bob is lots of fun to know. four years at Johnson lively ones. Physics class to him was woe! As an athlete he is tops. RITA M. CAMIRE SALVATORE A. MESSINA Rita's quiet, we'll agree. Chefs' Club 4 A secretary she will be; -Sam is the sort of fellow who And she's a dancer', too, you see! likes fun and plenty of it. JOHN W. JACKSON John is tall and lanky, too. One does seldom s-ee him blue. H. GEORGE PORTECK, JR. Solemn and silent he always is, But that waltz step is certainly his. Chefs' Club 3 A.A. Play 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 JOHN H. LAMPREY "Year Book" Staff 4 Chefs' Club 3 Porky has made quite a name for himself in the A.A. Plays. Act- Silence is golden, and if this is ing's a swell profession, George. so, Look at Ty Power. This lad should certainly be in the dough. VITO J. MELNIKAS JOSEPH L. SAUNDERS Eliminating a little of his bash- Football 4 fulness he will surely be success- Chefs' Club 4 ful. He always goes into things head first and usually comes out Our Joe is quiet, yes, he is; on top. At football he is just a whiz. 15 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL SALUTATORY T is my honor to welcome you all to the graduation of the class of 1940. To the principal, to the faculty, to parents and friends, I say, in behalf of the class, welcome one and all. A Liberal Education or a Technical One? The question usually arises as to the value of a liberal edncation compared with the value of a vocational education. There is much to be said on either side. First of all, here are statements in favor of a liberal education. A liberal education gives a broad foundation on which to build one's life work. Suppose one has studied philosophy. It may not help him directly, but it will aid him in a better understanding of human beings and their re- actions. His education will not necessarily be limited to a knowledge of his specific profession, but he will be so educated that he can cope with bigger problems than those directly concerned with the business. Professor Paul Monroe of Columbia University contends that we must return to an education of knowledge largely as a means of competing with the education of propaganda. He also says, "It is the emergence of the world conflicts based on- differences in ideas as well as our present economic and social problems which have justified this shift in emphasis back to the earlier objective of public education, namely, the imparting of knowledge and the building up of a substructure of ideas that will enable the youth of another generation to avoid the failures and the conflicts of the present—hence to form social ideals as well as international relations on a basis of reason rather than on one of emotions." It seems to be his idea that a broad education will help contribute to the solution of the world conflicts and also to produce better citizens. I have heard it said that if an employer is considering two applicants for a position, he will usually pick the one with a broad education rather than the one with only the vocational training. This is because the employer believes that although the broadly educated person will have to be trained to the bus- iness, in the end he will be more responsible and have a wider understanding of how to manage other problems that may come up. George NAT. Alger favors the broader education over the modern practical education because, as he says, "I am. still grateful for its help with my own puzzles over the meaning and purpose of life." A liberal education helps avoid a single track mentality. It gives the indi- vidual a broader outlook and helps him to be impartial, and gives to him a willingness to know both sides of the question. On the other hand, one call say a great deal in favor of a vocational or technical education. In the first place, it is an economic saving to go directly to study a business. It cuts out the extra years and extra cost between the time one graduates and the time when one goes to work. Probably the grad- uate from a specialized school will earn as much as the graduate from a lib- eral college who specialized after graduation, or who didn't specialize at all. But this is not to last, for later on the individual with the broader education will perhaps be earning more, and liawe a more responsible position. AN.'hell the methods the specialized school have taught have been changed and made better, its graduates will have nothing to fall back on, -,while people with broad education always will have that background. 1G 1 1940 YEAR BOOK It is often said that a broad education is useless, and that vocational teach- ing is useful. A technical education is useful. N\-'hat one is tall-lit can be -applied directly in the work in which the person is engaged. He might ask himself, `'\\'lint good would a wide knowledge of the fine arts do Inc?" And how would it-help him to build a bridge, or whatever he was doing? Some employers do not like to have to break in a person who has not specialized, and hence, employ people already trained in the work. There are also employers, as I mentioned before, who consider it worth their while to break ill a person who has had a broad education, on the belief that he will do better once he learns the work. \\'hen a person attends a specialized school, he gets a chance to practice his work, and thus when he goes out and gets a job, he will know better what is expected of him. This is all advantage that he holds over the graduate of a liberal school. In conclusion I wish to quote I. Studebaker, of the United States Com- mission of Education. "Broad but definite training for some occupation is necessary for a very large proportion of our college graduates, and it is my contention that colleges of arts and sciences may with perfect propriety incor- porate a wide variety of these occupational training courses as a part of their college curricula. "In short, there are many important positions in the world which call for intellectual maturity, wide information, and specialized training. Into these positions, college graduates do now go, and will continue to go. At present, however, college graduates are often seriously handicapped by the necessity of specialized training after they leave college. Many run the risk of a long period of unemployment before they can find jobs (if indeed they ever do) where they utilize their college education." DORIS B. REA CLASS ORATION The Higher We Rise, the Broader the View T one time or another most of us, if not all of us, have climbed some great hill or mountain. About halfway up the hill we had a fairly good view of the surrounding country. But when we reached the suillmit and looked around, why, we could see for miles ! And so it is on this little observation of nature that the class of nineteen hundred and forty has based its motto. We, of this class, have just completed a preliminary education ; a very minute drop in the well of knowledge ; a mere workout in preparation for our bout with the toils and problems of the future. N\'e have only just commenced our arduous climb up the hill of life. Our view of life now is not unlike that of the mountain climber who is still in the early steps of his journey. Oftentimes mountain climbing parties are equipped with guides, and then, too, there are inns and hostelries which prove to be great aids to them in their struggle to the summit. In our struggle toward the better things in life, from what sources shall we derive assistance? To such a question, there is and can be but one, and only one answer. That is, from education. Therein lies one of the secrets of success. Tlie higher we rise, the broader the view. Tlie more we know, the more 17 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL interests we have. N\'e cannot be interested in anything that we do not un- derstand. Take for instance sixteen year old Jimmy who is listening to a ball game on the radio. His mother wants the radio shut off. She can't tolerate ball games— and why not? Simply because she doesn't understand them. It is apparent that an educated man has many snore diversified interests than one who is uninformed. You might ask, of what value are these various interests? What of it if one is informed on a variety of subjects? Xly answer to these questions is that its greatest value is the acquaintances and friends it enables one to make. For what is a friend .-' Usually a person, with whom, among other things, of course, you have mutual interests. It is not necessary to go to college in order to be educated. Surely you would call those ancient Greek and Roman mathematicians, philosophers and astronomers educated. Yet, they did not attend college. Now, you may ask, how may I develop my intellect? The answer to this lies in our motto ; that is, by being determined constantly to improve your- self. Frequent your libraries. Make it a habit to have always a worthwhile book on hand to which you may refer in your spare moments. John Kieran, the authority on anything and everything, whom you have heard on "Inform- ation Please," said, when asked how he managed to put and keep in his mind such an amazing amount of facts, "It is so elementary, it surprises me. All I ever did was to read extensively." So read Shakespeare, Keats, Shelley and all the rest of them. Become in- timately familiar with their works. It is literature such as theirs that will act as the guiding light for you along the treacherous path to success. Actually what does this phrase Avhich we have chosen for our motto, sig- nify? There is an old adage that says, "You get out of life only what you put into it." If we apply this motto, and if we are determined to rise higher, then it is inevitable that we shall enjoy a maximum of this world's gifts. So like that indomitable character in the poem "Excelsior," let us carry our banner over the topmost crag because,— the higher we rise, the broader the view. ROBERT J. CUNNINGHAM CLASS ESSAY Horace Mann— "Father of Our Common Schools" S you look upon the stage this evening you see the product of t\velve years of school life and education. Looking back it seems incredible that at one time in our history the great institution of education Avas practically non-existent. Tonight, on graduation, let us pay tribute to a man \vho gave himself and all lie had to the advancement of education. The time allotted me is insufficient to deal adequately with the life of Horace Malin but we shall recall the high-liglits of his career together with his ac- complislnnnents and successes -\vhich resulted in the firm and traditional establishment of the school system. His was the American ideal— free education for all. To him education \vas a fundamental necessity, not only for intellectual freedom, but for the build- ing and perpetuation of our dennocracy. He once ably expressed his ideals in these words : -the object of the common school system is to give to every child a free, straight, solid pathway by \vhich lie can walk directly up from the ignorance of in infant to the kiio\t,leclge of the primary duties of limn." The life of Horace Mann Avas not one of excitement and fare, but one of 18 1940 YEAR BOOK achievement and progress. He was born in a humble farmhouse at Franklin, .lIassacliusetts. Here lie was reared under the most poverty-stricken condi- tions. His youth was devoted to work and hardship, with little time for school. But with Ills aliibltloli he worked his way through Brown University, where lie was graduated at the head of the class in 1819. After leaving school he practiced law and later became a member of the Senate. It was here that he introduced the act creating the Massachusetts State Board of Education. On the day of its establishment Horace Mann abandoned a profitable law practice to become secretary of this board. Let us feel that when he accepted the secretaryship that a path of useful- ness was opened for American Education, for his struggles in this period re- sulted in the elevation of this institution. To fully understand the greatness of Mann's work and accomplishments, let me draw a mental picture of the conditions that existed at that time. Education was of minor importance in the minds of the people. It long had been neglected as something which -vas trivial. Little did they realize the immensity of the relationship between a learned and cultured people and a strong and healthy democracy. Massachusetts public schools, although two centuries old, were sunk in physical disrepair. One third of the Comliioli- wealth's children had no educational opportunities whatever. Schools were ltot part of a unified central system, but were just a mass of district schools which were totally inadequate and often controlled by petty-minded and unscrupulous politicians. Jut-jawed Lawyer Mann, however, was a man of individual spirit and de- termination. In the eleven years of his secretaryship lie crusaded tirelessly for better schoolhouses, more intelligent teachers, school libraries , adequate textbooks, and instruction free from sectarianism. This last item was a sore spot, for at that tine women and negroes were denied the privilege of educa- tional opportunities. Mann strongly disapproved of this state of affairs. In his own words : "I would give to every human being the best opportunity I could to develop and cultivate the faculties which God has bestowed upon him, and which, therefore, he holds under a divine charter." Although he had to work against poor health, selfish interests, religious intolerance, and lack of funds, he battled with wisdom and courage to raise education from its low ebb. Tirelessly he set about raising money, and de- livering speeches in order to spread universal education. So forcibly did lie preach his ideals before the public that education has moved steadily forward to the goal which he designated. At the termination of twelve years lie resigned as secretary of the board, but not without some measure of success. He had laid the foundation for education on which the people could build. The small district schools were replaced with a well-organized township unit. Newly created school libraries were used to good advantage. Sectarianism was losing ground. And lastly, through his influence, the first normal school was established at Lexington in 1839. Upon his resignation, Antioch College at Yellow Springs, Ohio, made him its president and there lie set out to establish higher education on a non- sectarian basis. This college Avas at an experimental stage and 1\'Ialili's tasks were not easy. At Antioch his chief contribution sprang from his belief that education concerns, not the mind alone, but the body and moral nature as well. "]'his conviction has been retained and has served as a spur for the ath- letic activities of our schools today. 19 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL After six years of service at Antioch, he came to the end of leis c.reer— a career which laid the foundation for the survival of democracy through making education and culture available to all and not just the luxury of the few. He rejuvenated the Massachusetts public schools and through them the schools of the nation. We have hardly begun to appreciate his place in history and our debt to him. His whole life was devoted to a cause— that of education. Let us go forward with Horace Mann to the end that we may more fully realize his ideals. "All men are created equal and should, therefore, have equal educational opportunities." This was his principle ; let it be ours. LOUISE H. DCTORA VALEDICTORY AR ! A leering smirk on its ugly lips, this cruel, bloodthirsty monster sits on its haunches watcliing greedily as little figures scurry here and there on the earth ; its great tongue suddenly flicking out and catching up these tiny figures, the fathers, sons, brothers of this generation ; leaving behind grieving and suffering mothers and sisters. Why has this heartless, insane monster returned to us, why ? Let us look back to the Versailles Treaty, marking the end of the first World War. With it came into existence thirty-five new governments, struggling to establish themselves ; with it came a League of Nations which forty-two nations joined. The political organizations, the German, the Rus- sian, and the Austro-Hungarian Empires, were dissolved and with them went all their officials. Along with the new States, came governments introducing new methods and ideas to realize new social theories. Germany, in panic, with revolutionary outbreaks, and with a sudden break- up of finance, with her government in chaos, was defeated, exhausted ! Her army disarmed, her colonies annexed, her merchant marine lost to the Allies, Germany had sixty-two million hungry, desperate people to house, feed, clothe, and organize ! With all this, France, through the Versailles Treaty, tried to force Germany to meet the cost of the reconstruction of the land laid waste by the war. About Germany, the nations created by the Versailles Treaty and by other treaties, such as Poland, Belgium and Czechoslovakia, allied themselves with France to form a ring about Germany. Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Ru- mania formed another ring about Hungary. Nov France, through economic supremacy, superior military strength, and diplomacy, felt certain of her mastery over German ambitions. Nov let its see wily France was so harsh in meting out this justice. First of all, there was the desire to insure the security of her boundaries, of her possessions, of her people against possible invaders. Then again France, tke scene of the bloody conflict, had to reconstruct the war-torn land, reorganize the government from %var to peace-time basis. Her badly damaged trans- portation system had to be extended and repaired, her lands reconstructed, her cripples and veterans given a livelihood, her huge debt repaid. This had to be done in a disorganized country, a country whose young, healthy men farmers, engineers, scientists, factory workers , and her older executives were gone, slaughtered. 20 1940 YEAR BOOK Outside the ring about Germany, hostility against Germany was fast dying. Then in 1922, the fear of a Russo-Gerinan alliance because of Germany's recognition of Soviet Russia, caused hostility to ebb faster. A noticeable shift in sympathies was brought about by the French occupation of the Ruhr. The main object of this occupation was to exact reparation from Germany. Instead, it aggravated unemployment problems and the industrial depression. A great many German citizens and officials were put out of the Ruhr; manu- facturing offices and newspapers were seized. In the meantime in Germany, Hitler and the Nazi regime were struggling for.possession of the government. Paper currency was being printed fast. Germany's economic system, collapsing swiftly, threatened to do away with the ring about her. The value of the mark fell rapidly. By 1924, with France's own currency slipping fast, France made ready to back down. Germany now, threatening to fall apart, was doing away with old treaties, cold economies, and old customs and moralities. Outside Germany, stabiliza- tion was fast growing. Poland and Russia made peace, Czechoslovakia thrived, Mussolini had grasped control of Italy ; but within Germany there was still chaos, still sixty-two million Germans to feed, clothe, to organize. NVith the Locarno Pact came hope of disarmament, arbitration and peace. Prosperity came to the post-war world— a world at peace ! These were years of reconstruction, of German loans, of building! Production had reached new heights. These were years of international cooperation in Eur- ope as trade grew. France had stabilized her currency, Germany was rebuild- ing her merchant marine, England was struggling with labor problems. Then in 1929 the market crashed in New York ; then came the depression ! With the depression, Germany, helpless without a strong leader, received Adolf Hitler as the Chancellor of Germany and with him, his Nazi regime ! From Germany soon came rumors of bloody purges, of Jewish persecution, Of cruel and violent leaders. Hitler had begun to carry out his program for bringing all groups and forces within Germany under his absolute control. i,irst in Europe, then overseas, Hitler planned for the expansion of Germany's military power, political influence, and territorial possessions. Soon after, crises came thick and fast ; war in Ethiopia, war in Spain, tear in the Far East, seizure of Austria, seizure of Czechoslovakia. War, this blooly monster has come once more to scourge the earth, brutal, barbarous, his crimson jaws hanging open, his tongue ever flicking out ! Mr. Hayes, to you who have guided our paths and have been a sincere friend to each of us during our four years at Johnson High -School, we wish to express a little of our deep gratitude. Teachers, who have worked patiently and faithfully with us in the class- room and whom we shall ever esteem, we can never express our great appre- ciation for your help and cooperation. Parents and friends, who have been always sympathetic and helpful, we :;hall never forget your kindly interest in us. Schoolmates, to you we leave Johnson High, its future, its traditions , its spirit. Keep it ever the Johnson it is today ! Classmates, we have at last come to the parting of the ways. This it the last time we shall come together as the class of nineteen hundred and forty, and after tonight our school life at Johnson High will he but memories , mem- ories to help each of us to attain that goal for which we are striving. Goodbye and God ])less you ! DOROTHY V. I)AINOWSKI 21 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY yv HE monotonous passing of time was recorded by a loud tick ! tock ! re- echoing through the desolate corridors and silent, shadowy classrooms, so lately filled with tumbling laughter, hurrying feet, chattering girls, and happy-go-lucky boys. The desks, now emptied, the stairs with their hollows complained no more under the weight which each bell had for- nlerly brought. The old, red brick school settled itself for a long rest cure 'neath the soft summer rains and ,varm sun, only to revive itself again in the fall so that another crop of frightened, frivolous freshmen alight enter its staid portals. With a sigh, it remembered the last graduating class, the class of forty. How raw and green they had been that first day, so young and eager to grasp their new life. Somewhat noisy and rattler undisciplined at first, but the faculty had soon seen to that. Let's see, the biggest honor that year had been given to that boy with a mile-wide grin, Billy Mackie. He'd done well at it, too. That thank-you speech to the seniors, at the party they had given the freshmen, had been a work of art. It must have been in November, because the decorations had been corn stalks, which by the end of the evening were strewn from one end of the floor to the other, due to the peppy music of Hatchie's Jig Jags. My ! How dressed up in manners and clothes the fresh- men had been that night ! How much envied were the seniors who danced so effortlessly. Of course, there had been lessons by these same seniors be- fore the affair, but to no avail ; the stiff one-two-three, one-two-three style still hung on. However, you wouldn't have known they were the same freshmen in April, at the return dance ; they had grown up entirely in five months. First, they put on a super-colossal theatrical production named "Elmer" in which \Mackie, the renowned actor, had taken the lead. Miss Pierce had coached them with success, she hoped. Their dancing had improved and they weren't quite so shy— by the time refreshments calve. around, in fact, they were hav- ing quite a fine time. After that dance, the commencement activities of their beloved seniors had quite over-shadowed everything. The neat fall they had come back, that class of forty, as sophisticated soph- oulores, and they certainly made known to the new freshmen their authority. ,Mackie again was chosen president. That year, there had been a ne-,v addi- tion to the faculty, Miss Jensen, by name, and the library certainly became a well known retreat for harassed, admiring, confiding students. Their com- bined dance with the juniors had been a real success. They seemed to have a jinx, however, where stunt night was concerned. They just couldn't seem to twin that prize, but they did manage to take second Nvith their radio program this year. The old school smiled gently to itself in remembrance. When the leaves began to turn color, the class trooped back— well browned and ready for work, full fledged juniors. They had gone to the big- gest from the smallest for president, and Bing Miller was the honored one. Yes sir ! They had chosen an able pitcher to control the ball game of their junior year. "There was plenty of pep that year, and as soon as those small scholastic matters had been settled, the Sopllonlore-Junior Party was held. Mn1n1m, that had been in October. They'd rented a nickelodian. "I,'irst time I'd ever seen one of those contraptions" 111t11.111tlre(I the school to itself. What a time they had had, what with prize waltzes and broom dances. 22 1940 YEAR BOOK This year, a new disciplinary system had been introduced, forbodingly called, the demerit system. It certainly had given Room 12 a little more ex- clusiveness, if we could call it that. Rings and things too this year, well anyway rings, and they'd clone well , considering, mused -the building. The fortyites had started talking about the class supper in February, and when the big night arrived, it certainly had been no disappointment. The will, prophecy and history, having been duly read and accepted with laughter in gales, the memorable junior year drew to a close. Seniors ! That unbelievable rank had been bestowed upon the heads of the class of forty— could they live up to it? I'm afraid there were a few skeptical minds. However, these were soon convinced and everything had gone quite smoothly and conventionally. They had started by reelecting Bing for president and had done their duty where the freshman party was concerned. There were so many things to do as seniors— "Journal," "Year Book," ath- letic leadership. They had done these things commendably. The teachers hadn't been quite satisfied with their conduct, but I'm sure they made allow- ances for the excitement of the senior year. April rolled around, and with it pictures, and all the hustle and bustle they brought. Just to be different, they decided to have a prom that year and al- though many were dissatisfied, they all worked together to make it a success. .Preparations for graduation made the seniors oblivious to all as they tried to catch up on chats with classmates who might not be seen for a while. The school heaved a sigh— a sigh of both regret and good wishes to that incomparable class of forty. KATHERINE E. WAINWRIGHT CLASS W ILL I:, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty, being, it is rumored, of sound mind, though we doubt that a competent physician could prove it, do declare this to be our last will and testament. Without any fur- ther ado, the following bequests are made : To Patrick Kennedy, John Jackson and Clifton Stone we leave a sigh that they have plunged into things too deeply now and might as -well stick it out. Harry Bunker, who, were silence golden, would be a millionaire, bequeaths his silence to Thomas Calzetta and James Richardson along with the advice " 'Tis better to be brief than tedious." Joseph Provencher leaves his success in bookkeeping to William Lafond. Anthony Giragosian, the Turkeytown terror, bequeaths his guard position, xvhich he handled so capably, to James Guthrie, and his robust baritone voice to Glenn Farley, the boy soprano. Helen and Lillian Burns leave a vast amount of good sense to Eliza and :Marcella Hebb. Alex Hay wills his boldness towards girls to Robert Garneau. Kathleen Long leaves her wisdom teeth to Isabella McKinnon. John Casale bequeaths his ambition to be an airplane pilot to Frank Carvell, and his strong desire to be among the girls to N-Villiani Bartley and Frederick Chase. j.anies Winning leaves the loudest yawn in the school to Warren Rea. 23 in JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Dot Costello leaves her super walk with all its bobbing and weaving to Betty Hopping. Doris Rea leaves her glorious goldy locks and-her beautiful blue eyes to Sylvia Harris who has plenty to spare. Frances Martin wills her skill to argue though vanquished, to the debating team of Thomas Lesure, Joseph Finneran, John Greenler, and Robert Kiniel. Doris Gustafson leaves her long list of telephone numbers to Arlene Smith whose supply appears to have run out. Bob Hall leaves the role of class shiek to Ernie Summers. Bill Robinson leaves his ability to trip the light fantastic and his version of the jumping jive to Robert Richard who, Ave hear, is an ardent devotee of the Terpsichorean art. Doris Robinson bequeaths her studious habit to Doris Goodrich and An- toinette Montanaro. Arthur Currier leaves a strong musical inclination aroused by several years of intense study to George Hayes, the Harry James of the junior class, and to Robert Weatherbee the reputation of a physicist-deluxe. Mary Dineen wills her recent trips to Nashua to Frances Lefebvre. She also attributes her ability to bring Barbara home early to Robert Sullivan. Sam Messina leaves his adroit excuses to the faculty, and an avalanche of toys to Philip Donnelly. Thomas Sullivan and Bertram Patterson, those tAvo distinguished scholars, Isabel Rabs endows with a set of "Dolly Dimple Stories" to be read when the teacher gets boring. Agnes McNab and Marguerite McKinnon, being Scotch, merely leave. David Ritchie leaves the song, "I Can't Give You Anything But LOVE Baby," to Louise Page. Jack Lanni bequeaths his bewildered facial expressions seen frequently in physics to Robert Wainwright and Daniel Valpey, and his quiet, demure ways to Helen Polichnowski. John Lamprey leaves a voice delightfully musical to Ernest Fickenworth and his innocence to Oliver Kirk. Eugene Ruess wills his successful method of passing notes under the very noses of the sharpshooters of the faculty, to Irene Oates.. Mary Carey, the blushing violet of the senior class, leaves her preference for out-of-town boys to Bernie Brierley, Dolly Phair, and Josephine Tardiff, and her ultra soprano voice to Lelia Ranfone ; also her ability to talk herself out of study periods to Evelyn Dawson and Pauline Frost. Virginia 1Ventworth bestows upon Mary Giarusso and Frances McCallion her ability to wield a crayon and paint brush. Harriet McQuesten leaves her multi-colored jacket to Wilma HaddoAv— take care of it, Wilma. Mary DeNault and June Crossnian leave their intimate friendship to Elaine Farnham and Muriel Chadwick, also to Ethel Lawton and Bea Murray. Phil Kelley, the atom of the senior class, bequeaths the excess weight that kept him on earth during the windy season to Thoinas Howard and Thomas Casale, and his own top-notch hair tonic to James Dewhirst and Kenneth Robinson. Lillian Polichnowski endows George Masse)- with the ability to whip the tune from a violin. Robert Chandler 1liller leaves his collection of neckties, shirts and sport coats, the loudest we have ever gaped and gasped at, to Carleton Lacaillade. Joe Jacobs leaves Johnson sighing, with relief. 24 1940 YEAR BOOK Elinor Cole bequeaths one of her better and more emotional poems to Mary Plummer. Rita Camire leaves her quiet friendliness and good fellowship to Barbara Bishop and tier French accent to Virginia Gile. Grace Driscoll leaves her ability to get along with tier classmates to 2\1ade- line Cashman, -\vho seems to be doing all right by herself. Bing i\liller leaves his voyages to Scollay Square to Ray Broadhead and Arthur Detora with the hope that they enjoy them as much as he has ; and his quality of triumphant leadership to Robert Sullivan. Betty Play, the girl of a very few thousand words, bequeaths her prodigious vocabulary to Eleanor Barrington and June Barnard, her expeditious talk to Joyce Chadwick, and her variable moods to Barbara Dearden, who always wears a cheery smile. John Cronin Roche leaves the directions on how to obtain a permanent in three easy lessons to Dorothy Harris and Ethel Lewis. Ruth Wheeler wills her brief case to Rita Pickles and IAary Howard, who Nve know will use it properly. Vito Melnikas wills two pounds of fish, mainly- haddock, to anyone who wants them. Dorothy Dainowski bequeaths her acting ability to Helen Lang and Connie Kruschwitz, who are doing very well for themselves, and a mind of penetrat- ing keenness to Sarah Jacobs and Virginia Collins. Katherine N-Vainwright bequeaths a natural sweetness of disposition to I)orothy Nicoll and Elaine Kelly who are worthy successors, and her ability to set people at their ease to Charlotte Kruschwitz and Mary Carroll who also possesses this quality. Ruth Stevenson leaves her fourth dimension jokes to Doris Jackson and tier contagious laugh to the Ayer twins. John Casserly leaves his First National Maxwell to Joseph Noone. Lottie Huminick leaves her quiet manner to Irene Taylor. Albert Hebb bequeaths his book "Beautiful Belles from Boxford" to Alex- ander Fraser. Robert Cunningham, the boy who is allergic to senior girls, leaves his title of "Freshman Thriller" to Gordon Rokes and his oratorical ability to George Emmons. Betty James leaves her genteel voice to Marion Flanagan. Eva Hoel leaves her indefinable charm to Virginia Miller. George Mattheson leaves his many travels to Methuen to Joseph Saunders. 'vlarcia Barker leaves her cool manner of playing basketball to Ruth Ken- nedy and her humor that keeps the vision true and mind sweet to Marion M cClung. George Porteck bestows his golden opinions upon George \Vilton who will have to use them to the best of his ability. Janet Kershaw leaves her good nature and perpetual smile to Katherine Earl who has plenty to spare. Joe Flanagan leaves an overflowing quantity of broken hearts to Douglas Culpon, and a new hockey stick to William Donaliue, who handles one nicely. To Wade \rWestbrooke, John Ranfone leaves his latest edition of "Art from the Acre." Louise Detora leaves the perseverence which has made tier one of our best girl students to Marguerite Costello. Marguerite Kenyon and Elsie Lundquitit leave many charming qualities for Elleanor Lewis to add to those she already possesses. 25 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Ed Doherty leaves on the back of an Army mule. Dot Kreusel wills her map of Lawrence's night spots to Shirley Harrison. Mildred Margerison bequeaths her devotion for a sophomore boy and Florence Petteruto her love for a certain red-haired senior, to any girl de- siring them. Red Greenwood leaves an amazing ability to score baskets for his opponents to Scarecrow Willis who should prove adept. He also leaves us seasick with the waves from his hair. Eleanor Valpey bestows her business ability upon Ruth Atkinson. James Flanagan leaves to Charles Welch his indefatigable wind and spirit in cheering Johnson's athletic teams to victory. Hazel Morse leaves her soundproof slippers, used for coming home in the early hours of the morning, to Marguerite Soucy. Thus, we, the Class of 1940, having bestowed upon our worthy successors what little we had in our possession, do affix our signatures to this worthy and legal document, in the year of Our Lord nineteen hundred and forty. Signed, WILLIAM F. MACKIE In behalf of the Class of 1940 CLASS PROPHECY EING thoroughly fed up with the big city, and with nothing to do, and all summer to do it in, I decided to take a trip up through New Eng- land. I wanted to do something different from the usual thing, so I decided to go by way of the fifth finger or the horizontal thumb or anything else that you want to call it. I mean bumming. I had hardly left New York, when I was nearly run down by-.a mammoth van, that, though called a truck, resembled a streamlined train more than anything else. The driver had stopped a little farther along and was waiting for me. That a break ! As I climbed up into the. cab, I saw a familiar face grinning down at me from behind a long dead and cold cigar butt. It was my old classmate, Jack Lanni. But what a difference ! As I remembered Jack, he was the he- man athletic type, but now his fine big athletic chest had slipped down to a position half way between his shoulders and his knees. I noticed that he was driving a truck labeled Robinson's Rapid Transit. — Nothing goes Rancid with Robinson. . I could well believe that, as I remember how William Edward used to breeze around town during our high school days, but Jack informed me that this was only a side line with Bill, as he and that other Casanova of the senior class, Bob Hall, were the proprietors of the Enchanting Escort Enterprise. And I could see why this was so, for I vividly remembered the lists of names and telephone numbers that these two had. He said that their most popular escorts were Harry Bunker, Albert Hebb, and John Lamprey among the boys. I was surprised, for they were never exponents of the Terpsichorean art while in school, but Jack explained that that was all changed now, and also that Agnes XlcNab, Lillian Polichnowski, and Dot Costello, were by far the most overworked members of the fair sex employed by our auspicious business men. But this came as no surprise, for 1 remembered they were very pop- . 26 1940 YEAR BOOK ular partners on the dance floor in school, and, as Jack so aptly put it, it didn't always have to be on the dance floor, either. \s we rounded a bend in the road, a sign labelled "North Andover Airport, Air. John Cassale, Mgr." came into view and it dawned upon me that we must be in North Andover. Jack's continual line of chatter had kept me so ab- sorbed, that we almost got completely by before I succeeded in getting out of the truck. After a word of thanks to Jack, I started Lip a short, dusty road which led to the airport. As I came to the top of a hill I came upon a modern and up-to-date enough place, but what seemed strange to me, was a dearth of airplanes and people around the place. Then I saw a large transport plane warming up a short distance down one of the runways. The pilot was leaning against the plane, 110 I welit down to ask him where I could find NIr. Casale, and you could have pushed me over with a feather when the pilot turned around, for it was an- other classmate, John Roche. He was the last one in the world that I had ex- pected to see under these circumstances, but he informed me that it had long been a secret desire of his to be a pilot. ��-'e didn't have much time to talk, for he was due to take off then, but he directed nie to the "beast," as he called Mr. J. Casale, and with that he was off. I soon found the manager himself, seated behind his desk industriously poring over the latest copy of "Ballyhoo" which he quickly put aside at my entrance. He welcomed me to the airport, and we had just settled down for a nice quiet chat, when another old classmate, Tony Giragosian, bustled into the room with the complaint that his ankle bothered him, and that he wanted to go home. He was delighted to see me, as I was to see him, and the ankle was soon forgotten. John told me that Tony was his chief mechanic, now that he had graduated from the aeronautical school. We didn't have much time, however, to talk over old times, for just then the noon whistle blew and Jahn invited me to have lunch with him. Just as we were leaving, in rushed Florence Petteruto. N�-'e exchanged very warm greetings, and later as we were on our way down town, John explained that Florence was chief labora- tory technician in the field laboratory, and that right now she was in the midst of a eery important experiment concerning the further streamlining of wings in speed planes. As we passed Sutton's Corner, I saw a large, prosperous looking fish mar- ket displaying the sign "NIelnikas' Fish Market — If it swims, we have it." And sure enough, there was Vito out on the sidewalk drumming up business with that fog horn voice of his. He told us that even though he sold all kinds of fish, his main income was from haddock. As we turned to go, I noticed in a vacant lot across the street, a large billboard announcing to the public that .\rt Currier, the Titan of the Trombone and his Classy Cutups, featuring that sweetheart of the air ways, Kathy Long, managed by George llattheson, would soon be in this vicinity. I turned to Jahn in amazement. "Is that the Currier and Long I used to know?" I asked. And when he replied that it was, I said to myself, `Boy, oh boy ! What a difference between the Currier that played the trombone in the physics class and the Currier of today. And where had Kathleen been keeping that voice of hers all the time that I had known her?" And I thought to myself, "N\'ill wonders never cease?" 13y this tilne I was almost raving in from litinger, so without further delay, John led the way into a lovely place, with the odd name of "The Green Lali- tern." Here I was in for another surprise, for the hostess was none other than 27 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Mary Cary, who, John explained, was also owner of the place. John signalled for a waitress, and who should come gliding over to greet us but Lottie Huminick, who looked perfectly devastating in her trim, attractive uniform. While we were waiting for our lunch, I glanced at the copy of the morning newspaper that I had picked up in the cab of Jack's truck. There on.the front page in large, bold type was the heading, ARMY vs. NAVY. In the article that followed, it said that General Joseph Provencher, Chief of Army Intelli- gence, would debate this evening over the radio with Admiral John S. Ran- tone and Commander Joseph Jacobs on the topic "Resolved : that the Army can better defend the U.S. in case of attack than the Navy." I made a resolu- tion that I'd hear this program. As we were leaving, I stopped to give a word of praise for the exceptionally fine meal that we had just eaten. But Mary was quick to reject all compli- ments that I tried to give her, saying that her dietitian was entirely respon- sible for all the menus and dishes that were served in the place. I naturally asked who this dietitian was, and who do you think she introduced by our old classmate, Elsie Lundquist. By this time it was way past the dinner hour and John had to get back to the field, so, as we approached the cashier to pay for the meal, who should look up from the arduous task of polishing her nails, but still another classmate, Dorothy Kreusel. I was so surprised that I al- most forgot to pick up the change that Dot laid out for me. It was here that John had to leave me, but I assured him that I could get along by myself. The first thing that I did was to get myself a new shirt. As I entered the establishment, the dazzling brilliance of the displays had a drastic effect on the eyes. This store carried the loudest and goofiest creations that Botany or Arrow or anybody else ever made. They reminded me somewhat of the kind of shirts and ties that a certain classmate of mine used to wear, and sure enough, the owner turned out to be Bob hiller. After buying one of his less boisterous shirts, I continued on my journey. The next place that I decided to visit was the high school. NN.'hat a change there was in the old school ! There was even a new building with all the latest conveniences and facilities. As I walked through the door labeled Principal, what a surprise greeted me ! For with the new building they had hired a new secretary for the principal, none other that: Janet Kershaw, who was at this moment making out checks for the athletic department. I leaned over her shoulder to find out who the new coach was, and I almost swallowed my up- per bridge when I read the name Arthur Greenwood beside the Coach and Athletic Director, and the name of Anna Mackie beside the title, Girls' Coach, and I wondered which basket Art taught his boys to shoot at in basketball. This was shock enough, but when I walked into the principal's office and saw Sam Messina seated behind the desk, it was five minutes before I could gather up enough strength to ask Sam to show me around HIS school. In the first room that we came to we saw Grace Driscoll trying to drive Pascal's into the minds of a rather dim witted senior physics class. Tlie next room was also occupied by an old classmate, June Crossman, vainly at- tempting to instill in the minds of a bewildered class a few simple rules of French. We went from there to the art room and here was Virginia \\'ent- worth showing a very interested class how she got her A in art when she was in school. As we went past the auditorium, I heard what was supposed to be an orchestra grimly trying to play a classical masterpiece, but the harder they tried, the -\worse they got, and the worse they got, the. more angry the instruct- or got, and if you have ever seen Betty James angry, you can sympathize with 28 1940 YEAR BOOK those poor kids. As eve neared the basement of the school, I heard a voice saying, "Save the line, don't go over the line," over and over again. It sounded like Mr. Vincent, but when we got clown there, who should it be, but Alex 1-4ay in the role of manual training teacher. This was the last room, so I thanked Sam and started back down town. As I walked along, I opened my paper to the sports page, and there in big type I read, "Miller Pitches Third Consecutive No Hit - No Run Game," and there was a three column picture of Bing Miller. He was pitching for the Red Sox,-who were now on top in the big league standings. Just after crossing the highway, I caught sight of a familiar looking figure in the uniform of a state policeman. It was Eddie Doherty, who had become a finger in the long arm of the law. But our conversation was rudely inter- rupted by a speeding car which Eddie had to chase. As I continued on my tour, who should I run into but Eva Hoel, who informed me that she was go- ing from house to house getting pupils for the kindergarten she was about to open. A little farther along, I saw a familiar looking salesman. As I got a little closer, I discovered that it was David Ritchie. He told me that he was the sole New England representative for the Little Duster Vacuum Cleaner. I sneaked away as David went into a lengthy discourse on the value and ex- pense of the "Little Duster." Two new buildings had been recently erected in town ; one was the home of "The Keyhole," North Andover's latest newspaper, and the other one was the :North Andover Clinic. I decided first to see the newspaper, and then the Clinic. As I walked into the building of the newspaper, whom should I see at the combination information desk and telephone switchboard, but Betty May, who was trying to convince a prospective customer that he should subscribe to "The Keyhole," and I couldn't help thinking that Betty could do a good job at convincing. She stopped just long enough to welcome me, and to direct me to the office of the editor. As I walked into the editor's office, there was another classmate, Rita Camire, in the role of the editor's secretary. The surprise of seeing so many classmates was wearing off, so I almost expected to see another one in the next room. Sure enough, there he was, Bob Cunningham, in the typical office position, feet on the desk, reading the latest copy of his paper. He was very glad to see me and offered to take me on a tour of inspection of the place. The first section that he took me to was the sports department, which was lorded over by a huge bulk of a man whose orders sent assistants scurrying all over. This man looked up as we approached, and low and behold, who should it be, but that versatile wit of the class, Billy Mackie. As Billy was in a bad mood today, we did not stay around there long. We then went to a little room that was set off from the rest. As we went in the door we were greeted by a loud snore coming from behind a large drawing board and a monstrous pile of used drawing paper. Behind this mountain, we found the coruic editor of "The Keyhole," Phil Kelly, sound asleep after completing the arduous task of drawing the comics for the day's issue. We next went back into the news room and over to a corner set off for the woman's page editor, but Bob explained that "The Keyhole" had two of them because of the quaritfty of women's news in town. And there they were, the typewriting twins, typ- ing their column for the next day, Lillian and Flelen I3urns. We went from there to the corner set apart for the poet of the paper. This 29 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL was our old class poetess, Eleanor Cole, which after all was as it should be, for she was really good when she was in school. I noticed that "The Keyhole" had an art page with criticisms on the latest pictures. I asked Bob if lie had to buy this column, but he was quick to assure me that his paper didn't have to buy anything, and to prove it, he led me into another office where I found classmate Frances Martin in the act of examining an old Raphael with her trusty microscope, so we left her to her work. We went from here to the dramatic department which I found to be under the able supervision of 1Iar- ,uerite McKinnon. She was writing a review for the play "Yesterday's Goodbye" and I saw as I read her stuff that the leading lady and leading man were Dot Dainowski and George Porteck, respectively, with the leading sup- porting part being played by Mary DeNault. But I am sorry to say that Peggy was not very much impressed by the performance of her former class- mates. She said that "Yesterday's Goodbye" was today's farewell, and a few even less complimentary things, so I decided not to see it. She said that the only good thing about the play was the orchestra, under the able direction of Gene Ruess and his piano. I told Bob that I wanted to see the new clinic next door, so he said that he would take me over there himself, but just as Ave were going out, who should come charging in, but the ace reporter of the paper, Doris Gustafson, with a hot scoop , so Bob had to excuse himself and I event there alone. As I walked in, whom should I meet as the receptionist but Eleanor Valpey, who directed me to the office of the medical doctor of the clinic , Dr. Joseph Flanagan. When I walked in through the door of Dr. Flanagan's office, there, staring me in the face, was Mary Dineen, who was the nurse for brother Joe, lucky fellow. Mary told me that Joe wasn't there just then, so I didn't stay, but de- cided to go next door to see Dr. John Casserly, who was the dentist for the clinic. And who should be his nurse but Ruth Stevenson. She said that the doctor was busy with a patient, so I decided to wait. I picked up a book that was lying there and started to read it. The title was, "Personality, and Hovv to Obtain It." The first few pages were very interesting, so I looked for the author, and who should I find had written the book, but Kitty Wainwright ! Ruth told me that Kitty was quite an authoress now. Just then John came out of his workshop with the announcement that he was all through for the day, so we went out for supper together. I asked him how all this building in town had come about, and he told me that since the women had taken over the town affairs, things had changed. I asked him to explain, and he told me that three years ago, Xlarguerite Kenyon and Hazel Morse had been elected to the board of selectmen. I asked him who the third one was, and he said Jimmie Winning, but added that he had no more say or authority than a hen-pecked husband. John said that he wanted to stop in at the library, and as we walked in the door, what should greet my eyes, but two librarians' desks. John explained that the town fathers couldn't decide between Ruth Wheeler and Harriet McQuesten, so they gave the job to both of them. �Vhen we came out of the library, Ave found that someone had put a handbill in John's car announcing the opening of a new and different com- mercial school by two more classmates, Louise Detora and Doris Robinson. While going back down town, lie told me that lie had to stop for a moment at a beauty shop to find out about an appointment. And I'll be darned if lie didn't stop at a beauty shop that was being run by Isabel Rabs and 1Iildred llargerison. "l'hcir window was decorated by a large picture of a girl with 30 1940 YEAR BOOK lovely, long, blonde hair. This upon closer observation turned out to be Doris Rea who had become a very famous model. I stayed with John for that night. Early the next morning, I again set out on my merry way up the coast. One thought troubled me, though. I had heard about everyone except Marcia Barker, who seemed to have dropped out of sight. As I walked along I came to a billboard that announced to the world that they should smoke "Lifto Cigarettes." Under that was the statement, "When I am tired and sworn out �I fter a hard game I smoke a `Lifto' to get my pep back," and who should it be signed by but the last of my classmates, Marcia Barker, who was the cap- tain and star forward of the professional girls' basketball champs, The Barker All Stars. As I wandered on, I felt both happy and sad at the same time. Sad because 1 had to leave all my pals of school days, but at the same time happy because they were all so well off, and prosperous. I am a firm believer now, that the world certainly is a small place. JAM.ES M. FLANAGAN Do You Remember When AA student council session lasted two hours and almost ended in a fight? A certain biology class was limited to two field trips? Betty May was quiet? Stunt Night wasn't postponed ? "Johnson Jottings" made its debut? Dot Dainowski didn't know the answer? Mary Dineen didn't already know the joke? Bill Mackie wore his first long pants? Stoney got initiated? We had night school" Hiss iA'IcAloon gave the "Chefs" some baking powder instead of confec- tionery sugar? I)ot Daino wski had a black eye and didn't know how she got it-, J"1 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOOTBALL The Johnson High gridiron warriors went through one of the hardest sched- ules in the Valley under the able leadership of John Ranfone, with the loss of only four games out of the eleven played. The following was the usual line-up : I.e. P. Miller, l.t. A. Giragosian, I. R. Hall, C. (C) J. Ranfone, r.g. J. Lanni, r.t. J. Winning, r.e. E. Summers, q.b. A. Greenwood, l.h.b. W . Lafond, r.h.b. F. Stewart, f.b. R. Sullivan. The team was given a banquet at the end of the season by the Eclectic Club, at which sweaters were presented to the following players : Philip Miller, Anthony Giragosian, Robert Hall, John Ranfone, John Lanni, James Winning, Arthur Greenwood, and Managers James and Joseph Flanagan. BASKETBALL The basketball team went through a very successful season winning 9 out of 12 in the league, beating Central Catholic twice, splitting two games with Methuen, and losing the only game played with Punchard, for a grand total of 12 won and 5 lost. The regulars on the squad were : Captain Miller, Joe Flanagan, Art Green- -wood, Bob Sullivan, Jim Flanagan and Bob Cunniiigham. In passing it might be well to mention what was probably the outstanding play of the season. In the Wilmington game played at Johnson, at the open- ing take off, Art Greenwood grabbed the ball and shot a beautiful basket from almost half floor, only to discover that it was the wrong basket, and he had just scored two points for the other side. (This almost cost us the game, too, as we won by only three points in the end.) GIRLS' BASKETBALL The girls' basketball team had a very successful season this year, finishing in second place in the Lowell Suburban League— topped only by Wil- mington. The team entered the Woburn Tournament and as a result ended again as runner-up. Several awards were given to the girls for their splendid playing. This year, the team consisted of Anna Mackie, A,fareia Barker, Ruth Ken- nedy, Madeline Cashman, Helen Polichnowski and Shirley Harrison. All but Anna Mackie and Marcia Barker will be back neat year. BASEBALL The baseball team, led by Art Greenwood, Avas pushing its way through all opposition, paced by the murderous slugging of Captain Greenwood, 1?rnie Summers and Robert Sullivan, and by the superb twirling of Bing A-f iller. They will have to go some to beat the record of last year's team, but we feel that they are equal to it. The sports department of the "Year Book" wishes the best of luck and stic- cess in the coming year to the captains of neat year's teams. 32 1940 YEAR BOOK � r W { rr y y I' aim 1, , •�`�. Irk'. "IN AND OUT, AND ROUND ABOUT" 33 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BALLOT Best Boy Student Robert Cunningham Best Girl Student Dorothy Dainowski host Popular Boy Bing :\Iillcr Most Popular Girl Kitty Wainwright Prettiest Girl Doris Rea Class Bluffer Jack Lanni Teacher's Delight Bill NIackie Class Vamp Isabel Rabs Class Flapper Dot Costello Class Humorist Bill 1\Iackie Cutest Girl Kitty 1V'ainwright Best Looking Boy Joe Flanagan 1\-Iost Innocent Boy John Lamprey :Most Innocent Girl Ruth «'heeler Quietest Boy Harry Bunker Quietest Girl Betty Cole 1\Iost Promising Boy Bing 1\Iiller Most Promising Girl Dorothy Dainowski Sleepiest Boy Bill Robinson Best Natured Girl Kitty Wainwright Best Natured Boy Philip Kelley Class Actor George Porteck Class Actress Dorothy Da:nowski 1\Iost Talkative Boy Jack Lanni Class Baby Betty May Class Dancer Bill Robinson Class Eater Philip Kelley Shyest Boy Harry Bunker Shyest Girl Betty Cole Class Sheik Bob Hall Class Poet Betty Cole Class Heartbreaker Joe Flanagan Class Athlete, Boy Bing i\'I iller Class Athlete, Girl :Marcia Barker Laziest Boy Bill Robinson ;Most Beautiful Smile Ruth Stevenson Class Grind Dorothy Daiiwwski Most Talkative Girl Betty i\lay 34 • t .1 t i } 'i`•ul'��� �'�r-,.54 AV wY,1''R�' L aw—hR•-�"��� 1�'"z f � ` i � ,P" > �"1:. y. 1 L♦ ''�'�"& • 'r+ 4 s"`ikt a#. � .F' ,4 �K + _+yrey,. 'fi' ` f! y{j7S k tt g f SS Jr _ pp �yI 4 a4 r .. to '.�--, _.-#✓� y +,..� 'LW' �. ' Lw �- CLASS SONG FAREWELL TO JOHNSON HIGH (to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne" To thee, dear Johnson High, to thee We raise our voices strong, We sing of friendships, fast and true, In this, our parting song. Although, we wander o'er the world, And may drift far apart, We'll think of you, our own dear school, With sadness in our hearts. We love your old familiar rooms, Where we spent happy days, But now the pathway leads ahead To parting of the ways. To our dear teachers, here at school, Who guided us so well, To our beloved Johnson high, We bid a last farewell. BETTY C. JA1\I1?S 35 _ x � I irti� yak 4 ^T 2 CIO ` O 7.1rill- w Mud Y � f � y f � ' l l l 1 I 36 IrtlUities ttnd �ndrrrltt�sinrn i `3t ' , M 7 t � � e l I l l I _n JT "b J wilmewlail i crc t t ! lid447 LA i I � 39 i .a11' 4 i { ,l t ~� a r 5 1 lu 1940 YEAR BOOK ON 4 r� e t• FOOTBALL SQUAD AND CHEER LEADERS Emm WIN No- M mot. ..✓• � .. � / �� ^ • _! i ♦ � /� �/ ��� � f '^,"n^. � �� ram' �w� BASEBALL SQUAD 41 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL ,.p 1 a BOYS' BASKETBALL SQUAD z I � f � i L GIRLS' BASKETBALL SQUAD 42 1940 YEAR BOOK xf . war � a .. 1 _ wr 14 T •^w`r �ao1L YEAR BOOK STAFF JOURNAL STAFF 43 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATIC CLUB I 1 CAST OF "THE MAD HATTERS" 44 1940 YEAR BOOK " , J � F ♦r G Y � �+ � ! 9J 1 f i CHEFS' CLUB F tir } CHEMISTRY CLUB 45 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL JUL -14 I� SUB DEB CLUB { _ t t DEBATING CLUB 46 ! YEAR BOOK * y STAMP CLUB � - r 1 F IY�FV i i ! :1 HOBBY JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL Y+ I 4, fl t GLEE CLUB F� t ORCHESTRA 48 rti liers McINTOSH SC H 001-A EDWARI) D. MCINTosx, Principal W Graduates of the JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL are eligible without conditions for admission to the Secretarial and Junior Accounting courses offered by our school. Graduates of the COMMERCIAL I)I?PARTMENT of the Johnson High School are eligible for admission to the Advanced Secretarial course or, by examination, to the Business Admin- istration course. Information by mail or at, the School Office The School Year Begins the MONDAY After LABOR DAY 801-814 Bay State Building Lawreitee, Mass. A. B. Sutherland Co. THE LARGEST STORE IN LAWRENCE Call Law. 6131 Daily Free Delivery Service Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. 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