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THE GOBBLER - 1948 ,J OHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
"GOBBLER" STAFF
Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . Louise R. Consoli
Business Managers . . . Arthur Awley, Jr., Leon C. Wood
Art Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul G. Adler
Art Assistant . . . . . . . . . . Bernadette L. J. Vose
Biographers
Charles H. Auer Eleanor M. George Viola G. Nicosia
Nancy M. Ballantyne June A. Schmottlach Barbara A. Gillespie
Marie E. Broderick Philip H. Greenler Muriel D. Schofield
Elaine L. Champion Joseph A. Guthrie Rose N. Torrisi
Nancy T. Connell Mary Clare Hickey Ruth E. Turner
Patricia F. Currier Richard A. Jordan Margaret D. Twomey
Marian E. Etchells Grace E. Lambert Bernadette L. J. Vose
Marie A. Galvagna Marjorie C. Lee Shirley A. Wilcox
Jean E. Mahoney
Picture Committee
Paul G. Adler Barbara A. Gillespie
Nancy M. Ballantyne Marjorie C. Lee
Elaine L. Champion Laura A. Mangano
Patricia F. Currier Muriel D. Schofield
Marie A. Galvagna Ruth E. Turner
General Committee
Andrew Alvino Cynthia M. Ebersbach Jacqueline P. Lundgren
Irene B. Auer Janice P. Fessenden A.William MacCannell,Jr.
Claire T. Canty Bernadine M. Gosselin Barbara J. Marshall
George W. Clasby, Jr. Jessie N. Gucciardi Gloria B. MacCoy
Barbara J. Cooney Lucy N. Gucciardi Patricia C. Scanlon
Marion R. Curley Frances M. Ippolito Mary E. Shottes
Joan E. Driscoll Claire M. Kelleher Robert H. Wilkinson
Faculty Adviser . . . . . . . . . . Edith L. Pierce
Section Cartoons by Paul Adler
Class Ballot Cartoons by Bernadette L. J. Vose
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THE GOBBLER - 1 9 4 8 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
DEDICATION
We, the Class of 1948, dedicate our Gobbler
to Mr. Hayes, a helpful and inspiring principal,
without whom most of the escapades, projects,
and tasks which we have undertaken and en-
joyed, could not have been achieved.
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THE GOBBLER - 1948 ,J OHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
MESSAGE TO THE SENIORS
Class of 1948
OU were born in an era of world experimentation. Probably at no time in
world history has there been so much experimental and in many instances
confused thinking, as has been prevalent in your lifetime. Some of this
thinking has been individualistic and some has been on a national scale. There
are certain rules which neither an individual nor a nation may violate, and ex-
pect any lasting prosperity, success or fame. The brotherhood of man is not
furthered by inciting class hatred. The weak are not strengthened by weakening
the strong. Courage and character are not built by taking away initiative and
independence. It is not possible to stay out of trouble by consistently spending
more than your income. Prosperity does not result from the discouraging of
thrift. The wage earner cannot be lifted by pulling down the wage-payer. You
cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should
do for themselves. Within your memory many individuals and some nations
have attempted to disregard these truths, and in many cases with unfortunate
results. There is still only one road to success, and the following lines by an
author whose name escapes me at the moment, very nicely outlines the thought
I wish to convey to you.
"The road Success he longed to find-
But not a highway was so signed.
He thought to glory there must be
A level path that he should see,
But every road to which he came
Possessed a terrifying name.
He never thought Success might lurk
Along the dreary path called Work.
He never thought to go and see
What marked the road called Industry..
Because it seemed so rough and high
He passed the road to Service by.
Yet had he taken either way
He might have reached Success some day.
With these parting words, I want you to know that I have enjoyed working
with you as a class, and on behalf of my teachers and myself I extend to you
our most sincere wishes for your future happiness. But in the final analysis
please remember that in yourselves your future lies.
Alvah G. Hayes, Principal
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THE FACULTY
Alvah G. Hayes, Principal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S., Boston University,
M.Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics
Virginia H. Bascom, Earlham, B.A., Columbia, M.A. . . Mathematics, History, Social Science
Mary Buckley, Regis, B.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Domestic Arts,Biology
Olive Butler, Massachusetts School of Art, B.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art
Ruth P. Callanan, Boston University, A.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . English, Mathematics
Clara A. Chapman, Bates, B.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemistry, Physics,General Science
Veva M. Chapman, Bates, B.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English, Civics
Irene E. Cook, Mount Holyoke, A.B., University of Vermont, M.Ed.
French,Library Supervision
Margaret Donlan, Boston University, B.A. . . . . . . . . . Mathematics,Latin, Dramatics
John V. Donovan, Assistant Principal, Boston College, A.B., M.A. . . . . . . . . . English
Constance M. Fitzgerald, Radcliffe, A.B. . . . . General Science, Physical Education, History
M. Madeline Gillen, University of Maine, B.A., Boston University, M.A.
Guidance,Business Training
George F. Lee, St. Anselm, A.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biology, Physical Education
Marie L. Murphy, Simmons, B.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch Room Supervision
Alice M. Neal, Boston University, B.S.S., M.Ed.
Bookkeeping, Typewriting,Bookkeeper for North Andover School Lunch Program
Edith L. Pierce, Wellesley, B.A., Middlebury, M.A. _ . English, Mathematics, Publications
Katherine C. Sheridan, Boston University, B.S., M.Ed. . . . . . . . History, Social Science
Claire Torpey, Salem Teachers' College, B.S., B.Ed., Boston University, M.Ed.
Stenography, Typewriting
Charles I. Vincent, Wentworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mannal Training
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JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL SONG
Tame- - "F,ternal.Father Strong to Save"
Oh, Johnson High! Oh, Johnson High!
What happy days, within your walls!
To timid Freshman, ,years to come,
To Seniors proud the future calls,
And when we Ieave we sing to thee.
Oh, Johnson! Johnson! Johnson!
Oh, Johnson High! Oh, Johnson High!
Our four years gone, a toast shaII ring,
To teachers kind and praised to be,
To longing hearts and schoolmates dear,
And as we Ieave we sing to thee,
Oh Johnson! Johnson! Johnson!
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THE GOBBLER - 1 9 4 S JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
PAUL G. ADLER NANCY M. BALLANTYNE
"Splendid Splinter." "` ' "Laughing lips and rogriish eyes."
Basketball 3, 4 Journal 1, 2, 3, 4
Art Club 3 (Treasurer) + ` Glee Club 3
Hobby Club 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4
.Journal 4 (Art Editor) Student Council 2
Gobbler 4 (Art Editor) School Play 3
-,- Gobbler 4
Tall, dark, and you know the rest is
the best description for Paul. He cer- y „ McIntosh Speaking Contest.
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tainly possesses a magical power to �;;;�; (third prize) 4
make those wonderful cartoons roll off -- A sparkling disposition and a ra-
the end of his pencil. Walt Disney— diant smile, this is Nancy. Always
beware! busy in school activities, she breezes
through her studies, taking time out to
ANDREW ALVINO j _''" toss a cheery word here and there.
"Who has ever solved the mystery of DOROTHY G. BLACK
sleep?" "A faithful friend is the best.."
HobbyBaseball
3 Sub-Deb 3, 4
Chefs' Club, Head Chef 4 Your laughter filled many a dull
Gobbler 4 ' class room, Dot, and your friendliness
Andy is noted for his culinary capers ' filled many a sad heart. May you and
in the Chefs' Club and his alert at- ' • Mary be always just as close chums.
titude in S. S. S. He claims he likes MARIE E. BRODERICK
"wimmen" but watch him blush. T- "Spare your breath to cool your porridge."
T-T-That's all F-F-F-Folks. .Journal 1, 2, 3, 4
CHARLES H. AUER Glee Club 3
"A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays Sub-Deb Club 3
'"`�� � Dramatics 4
and confident, tomorrows.- School Play 3
Basketball 4 Senior Class Reporter
Baseball 2, 3, 4 Gobbler 4
Debating Club 3, 4 :�ao .. E '" " Tall, blue-eyed Marie is a helpful
Gobbler 4
Charlie is popular with his fellow friend. Ask her what her favorite pas-
time is, and she'll tell ,you sailing,
classmates. He i a fine athlete, play- °"" while giving you an argument! Keep
ing on both basketball and baseball that smile, Rie, in your nursing career.
teams. He is a good debater on the
subject of D. Vs. (Remember Char- EDWIN BROWN
11e?) � � "A ,good many things go around in the
dark besides Santa Claus."
IRENE B. AUER Student Council 2, 3
"Silence is golden." Boosters' Club 3
Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Home Room Representative 2, 3
Orchestra 3, 4 Chefs' Club 4
Football 1 2 3 Band 4 a.l � .;� , 4
Sub-Deb Club 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4
Dramatic Club 3 Basketball 3, 4
Journal 4 Brownie has a liking for all sports,
Gobbler 4 and he sure plays a good game of foot-
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Irene is a little on the quiet side, but ,•�„ : < ball. He plans to become a teacher-
she comes into her own when she is " coach. See you in the Rose Bowl,
asked to play the piano. She plans to =. Eddie!
make music her career.
CLAIRE T. CANTY
ARTHUR AWLEY, JR. " b7ischief sparkles in her eyes."
"Who does his tasks from day to day." i Girl Reserves 1
.Journal 4 (Business Manager) Glee Club 2, 3, 4
Gobbler 4 Business Manager) Journal 2, 3, 4
Band 1, 4 ,af,. i Sub-Deb Club 4
Orchestra 1, 4 Basketball Cheer header 4
Chefs' Club 4 Gobbler 4
Baseball Always carefree and full of fun!
What would the Journal ever have Claire's rendition of Santa Claus will
done without your capable manage- be one of our fondest memories. Her
ment? Keep up the good work in cheerfulness is bound to brighten up
Math! any office where she is working.
THE GOBBLER - 194S J OHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
MARY F. CHAMBERLIN LOUISE R. CONSOLI
"A tempting playmate whom. use " 'Twas the flash of intelligence
dearly loved." gloriously waking."
Sub-Deb Club 3' 4 Journal 1, 2, 3, 4 (Editor)
International Relations Club 3, 4
We always thought Mary was a r"',r (President)
quiet girl, but Dot tells us differently. Glee Club 3
Your quiet and pleasant manner will Gobbler 4 (Editor)
carry you far. _ _ Valedictorian
ELAINE L. CHAMPION Louise, our class whiz, has her hand
"And happy will m nature he." in everything. Being editor of both
ppJ y the Journal and the Gobbler makes her
Glee Club 1, 2, 3 (Sec. Tress.), 4 our star journalist. Good luck at Em-
(Pres.) _ manuel. Remember the "Night Owl,"
Journal 1, 2, 4, Gobbler 4 Lilly?
Volley Ball 2 BARBARA J. COCNEY
Student Council 2, 4 (Sec. Treas.)
Cheer Leader 2,3,4 (Co-Captain) "A penny for your thoughts.'"
Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain) - Volley Ball 2
Sub-Deb Club 3 Sub-Deb Club 3
Prom Committee 3, 4 Boosters' Club 4
Debating Club 4 (Vice President) Glee Club 2, 4
Class Historian Basketball Cheer Leader 4
Champ, whose contagious grin �` Gobbler 4
makes friends with all, has a capable Journal 4
finger in everything going on. Best of Babs, what would good ole' Johnson
luck in your career as a nurse, Champ. _ have done without your laughs and
We envy your lucky patients! good nature? You were definitely an
KENNETH S. CLARK asset to your alma mater with your
willingness to give a helping hand and
".Testers do often prove prophets." v ,your dependability.
Journal 3 � , �� � ARCHIE E. COUSINS
Kenny has provided us with many "' .� g"They are able because the think they
a good laugh in Senior Social and � �� y
g g � .�� are able."
we're sure that he's Miss Bascom's Archie is an Army veteran who hag
favorite pupil. Good luck in the Navy, y come to J. H. S. to get his diploma,
Kenny, and let us see, you in your sail- �xf and plans to o on to higher education.
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or suit sometime. on `i'` He is a popular fellow and has made
GEORGE W. CLASBY. JR. many friends since he came here. He
1 enjoys skiing and from the way he has
"After 1 have named him, I need say no "!�.� - described the Italian skiing meets to
more." me, we'll all plan to see him in Italy at
Debating Club 4 the next skiing tournament. Good
Gobbler 4 luck, Archie.
Tall, blonde and handsome George MARION R. CURLEY
has quite a liking for farming and `
hunting? ? ? We'll always remember "A friend in need is a friend indeed."
his witty remarks in S. S. S. plus the Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
way he charmed Miss Bascom. Journal 4
. " Gobbler 4
NANCY T. CONNELL Marion is a cute little brunette with
"Good things come in small packages." more than her share of pep and humor.
Student Council 1, 3, 4, (Sec. No matter what the situation, Marion
Tress.) always finds something to laugh about.
Dramatic Club 3, 4 (Vice Pres.) PATRICIA F. CURRIER
Journal 2, 4
Gobbler 4 .Some say the world was made for fun
Prom Committee 4 1 t and frolic, and so do I.-
D. A. R. Award ' ' Sub-Deb Club 3, 4
Nancy has been voted our cutest Glee Club 3, 4
girl. She came to Johnson from Man- Journal 4
chester, New Hampshire, as a fresh- Gobbler 4
man. She went to Ogden, Utah ;,1 Our blue-eyed, blond-haired Pat is
during part of her sophomore year,but, always ready for a laugh. If you doubt
returned during her junior and senior this, just watch her in the cafeteria
years to spread her charm over John- some day. She loves to dance. Short-
son High. hand is her favorite subject.
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THE GOBBLER - 1 9 4 S J O H N S O N HIGH SCHOOL
WILLIAM M. CYR ALVA J. ELDRIDGE
"For beauty, sport, or contest bold." "A good book is the best of friends."
Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain) Model Builders' Club 4 (Pres.)
Basketball 3 If you haven't seen some of Alva's
Hobby Club 3, 4 (President) gas models, you're missing something.
Home Room Representative l He feels more at home building these
Home Room Council 4 models than doing anything else.
Buddy, voted the best boy athlete, ! Many Model Builders' Clubs around
certainly was star fullback on our ! New England can count him among
football team. When you want to find " their most avid supporters. Alva
Buddy, just look in any wood'and hasn't decided definitely about his fu-
there he'll be hunting or trapping— ture plans, but you can be sure they'll
(Guess What?) Good luck at the have something to do with science.
"Midgies" Bud! MARIAN E. ETCHELLS
" 'Tis grievous parting with good
JOHN T. DOLAN, JR. company."
Sub-Deb Club 3
"So great a poet."
Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4
Football 2 Journal 4
Model Builders' Club 3 Gobbler 4
Hobby Club 4 Dramatic Club 4
"Kozy," our star pitcher, is one of School Play 4
our future tall, dark, and handsome After an extended tour of Greater
aviators. Here's hoping he does as Lawrence, Etchy finally returned to
well in the Air Corps as he did at being our midst to stay. Her nonchalance
"Class Wolf." has amazed us through the deep dark
days of certain senior subjects. What
could we, and a certain red-head, do
JOAN E. DRISCOLL without you, Etch?
"A merry heart maketh a. cheerful - °
JANICE P. FESSENDEN
countenance." „
Basketball 1, 4 „,k Laugh and be merry."
Student Council 3 Glee Club 2, 4
Glee Club 1, 2 Secretary 3, 4 Cheer Leader 3, 4
Sub-Deb Club 3, 4 1 Dramatic Club 3
Gobbler 4 Boosters' Club 4
Journal 1, 2, 4
._ Journal 1, 2, 4
Joan with her short brown curly Gobbler 4
hair, green eyes and beautiful com- That contagious grin and those
dancing toes make Jana friend to
plexion, is a very active person in all
school activities. Her lively sense of everyone. Incidentally, she likes to go
humor makes everyone's day brighter. riding, especially in Bob's new chariot.
MARIE A. GALVAGNA
ROIIERT J. DRISCOLL "Marie, my heart is breaking for you."
Glee Club 2, 3
"Better late than never."
Basketball 3 Journal 2, 3, 4
Hobby Club 4 Gobbler 4
Notoriously late for appointments, Debating Club 3, 4
nevertheless Bob makes up for it when Many of us will always remember
he reaches his destination. Hunting is � Marie for her carefree fun and bright
his favorite pastime, and he is always knowledge in the classroom. With
your ability and drive, we know you'll
good for a laugh when telling of his ex-
periences. You should enhance that be a great pride and joy to Simmons.
Arm uniform no end, Bob. Maybe your Physics class there won't
Y be as pleasant as it was at Johnson???
BARBARA A. GILLESPIE
CYNTHIA M. EBERSBACH "Many's the long night I've dreamed of
"It would talk;Lord, how it talked." cheese, toasted mostly."
Glee Club Pianist 2, 4 Girl Reserves 1, 2
Boosters' Club Secretary 4 Sub-Deb Club 3 (President)
Dramatic Club 3 '4' Dramatic Club 4
Cheer Leader 3, 4 Journal 4
Journal 1, 2, 4 Gobbler 4
Gobbler 4 Always ready for a laugh, Barb is
Full of ambition and pep, Cyn is the everyone's favorite. Remember Senior
life of the party. She plans to get into Social? She plans on becoming a teach-
interior decorating after a while. er. Lucky pupils!
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T HE G O B B LE R - 1 9 4 8 JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
BERNADINE M. GOSSELIN JOSEPH A. GUTHRIE
"Love is so terrific!" a "Nor named thee but to praise."
Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt. 4) Football 2, 3, 4
Glee Club 2, 3, 4 r Basketball 2, 3
Sub-Deb Club 4 (Vice Pres.) - Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4
Dramatic Club 3 (Sec.)
Secretary treasurer 3 Vice-President 2, 3, 4
Gobbler 4 Debating Club 3
Chefs' Club 4
Jorirnal 2, 3, 4 Journal 4
Tall, brown haired, and blue eyed
Bernie is one of our peppiest girls. Her Joe has been Pete's right hand man
favorites are dancing and boys. Let us for three years. He's always willing to
in on your secret, Bernie. Is it that -* 01 lend a hand. If you need another per-
statuesque pose which charms the A son on your committee, be sure to call
boys? on Joe.
RICHARD A. GRAVEL JUNE E. HAMILTON
"Hasten. slowly, and without. losing .� "Better to be small and shine, than to be-
heart."
Debating Club 4 tall and cast a shadow."
Richard is one of our quiet six- Cafeteria 2, 3, 4
footers, but just get him on your side Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
in a debate! Tell us about that trip r Volley Ball 2
sometime, the one you took along the I The Glee Club has really been lucky
Mohawk Trail, Richie. Best of luck in . • to have June as one of its songbirds.
your radio mechanics. Maybe we'll see Although she can sing sweet melodies.
you in Television?? with ease, she also does comedy songs
PHILIP H. GREENLER well. June is planning to attend Union
"Men of few words are the best, of men." _" College.
Debating Club 3, 4 WILLIS E. HANSCOM
Gobbler 4
Class Orator "I must speak the truth,
"and nothingbutPhil doeF i't say much, but what the truth.
goes on in that mind!! Boxford has Boosters' Club 3, 4
never been the same since Phil's jeep Baseball 2, 3, 4
arrived. You can see him any day Billy is one of our baseball players
bouncing and jouncing over the roads. xr and our Perry Como. When you have
ESSIE N. GUCCIARDI a problem just bring it to Bill. He'll
J k help you make it more complicated!
" Up and at 'em." Never a dull moment when he's around.
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain
Volleyball 1, 2, 4 Co-Captain MARY CLARE HICKEY
Softball 1, 2, 4 Captain
Glee Club 4 z When Irish eyes are smiling."
Dramatic Club 4 Orchestra (Violin) since 6th grade-
Sub-Deb 3 Student Council 2
Journal 4-Gobbler 4 Sub-Deb Club 3
She can play basketball, volleyball, Journal 4 (Exchange Editor)
softball, but when it comes to driving Gobbler 4
a car Jess sure has her troubles. I sup- Class Essayist
pose you couldn't help it if the man got Mary C., whose nautical knowledge
in your way?! What would Johnson 4 would put any seaman to shame, just
have done without Jess, the match to can't make up her mind about a career.
start the fire? a� She's changeable as the weather and
LUCY N. GUCCIARDI quite as unpredictable. Remember how
"Thy smile becomes thee i��cll." - - you and Marie argued during lunch?
Basketball 2. 3, 4
Volleyball 1, 2 Co-Captain FRANCES M. IPPOLITO
Glee Club 1, 3 op► ,I;Z ., "Full of dignity and grace."
Softball 1,
.Journal 4-Gobbler 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 4
Dramatic Club 4 Journal 1, 2, 4
Sub- Club 3 Sub-Deb Club 3, 4 (Secretary)
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Dark Haired, dark eyed, and very Gobbler 4
quiet, describes Lucy. She is well / Frances always has a smile for every-
known for her fancy forwarding in , one and a personality that any girl
basketball. She'll male someborly a would envy. May whatever road you
wonderful seeretirv. r` " take in life be a successful one, Fran.
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I- HEGOBBLER - 1948 J OHNSON H l GH SCHOOL
RICHARD A. JORDAN JACQUELINE P. LUNDGREN
"Then mixed laughter with the "The best way to have a friend is to
serious stuff." be one."
Hobby Club 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4
Journal 1, 2, 4 Girl Reserves 1, 2
Gobbler 4 '" Boosters' Club 4
Dick is always there when you need Gobbler 4
him He and his car have been great Etiquette Club 3
assets to J. H. S. With his determina- d
What would we have done without
tion we know he will reach success. Jackie to keep up our morale? Not
only will you be a top telephone oper-
CLAIRE M. KELLEHER ator, but your life will also be filled
"I'll be loving you alwa;its." .=. with busy signals, Jackie, because
Glee Club 1, 2, 4 you're a friend to everyone.
Sab-Deb Club 3, 4 JOHN L. MacCANNELL
Gobbler 4
Claire, your sparkling wit and beau-
tiful smile will always be remembered. books."
* Chefs' Club 4
I'm sure your endless flow of good na-
ture will lead you to success. Dave is Debating Club 3
a very lucky fello v. Jackie may be quiet, but when there
is a job to be done he's always ready to
JOHN A. KOOISTRA, JR. help. He likes sports and has been the
His limbs were cast in manly mold." games.
of many C. Y. 0. basketball
games. Jackie plans to be a stereo-
Football 2, 3, 4 - typer.
Play 3
Hobby Club 3 A. WILLIAM MacCANNELL, JR.
Chefs' Club 4 "A little laughter now and then."
Jack came here in his junior year : a International Relations Club 3
and we certainly are glad he did. We ,; Chefs' Club 4
will always remember your "Kissable
Football
Lips" Jack! (Also the change in the { Gobbler 4
last act.) Oh,that smile! Although he is quiet,
GRACE ETHEL LAMBERT J". Bill's smile wins you over right away.
"Beauty lies in her eyes." He is not a one-hobby man,but has an
J J interest in various activities from the
Etiquette Club 3 (Secretary) football field to a recipe for strawberry
International Relations Club shortcake.
Gobbler 4
Grace's intriguing dark eyes add a GLORIA B. MacCOY
little touch of mystery to her person- ".She is pretty to walk with, and witty
ality. Grace plans to study at Gordon to talk with."
College of Theology and Missions. Sub-Deb Club 3
She could have picked no better field --; - Boosters' Club 4
to suit her charming manner. Glee Club 2, 4
MARJORIE C. LEE Gloria is a sweet little miss with big
"The deep blue eyes of springtime" blue eyes and an impish smile, some-
"The
times for Gill sometimes for every-
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Glee Club 3, 4 (Sec. Treas.) ;<Cheer Leader 4 one. She would like to be a nurse.
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Dramatic Club 3a .;; JEAN E. MAHONEY
Band 1 2
Orchestra 1, 2 "'Tis beauty well blent."
Basketball 4 (Manager) Ilay Ticket Committee 2, 3
Debating Club 4 (Sec. Treas.) Junior Class Marshal 3
Gobbler 4 Dramatic Club 3
Softball 2 International Relations Club 4
Volleyball 2 Journal 4
Girls' Band Committee 3 Gobbler 4
Class Will School Play 4
Marge, one of J. H. S.'s perfect Student Council 4
blushers, is a true friend. Keep that Glee Club 3, 4
temper down, Marge!!! You'll go far Jean is Johnson's dream gal. Beau-
in journalism with that naturally in- ty, charm, and grace are her assets.
quisitive personality Good luck in your career, Jean!
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THE GOBBLER - 19 4 R JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
LAURA A. MANGANO PATRICIA C. SCANLON
"Oh, my dark eyes." "She shines in her sincerity."
Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Sub-Deb Club 3
Journal 1, 2, 4 nL
Boosters' Club 4
Sub-Deb Club 3, 4 Journal 4
Gobbler 4 "`•- Gobbler 4
Laura, a tiny bundle of smiles, is Pat is a quiet little lass with brown
sure to reach the top in the commer- hair and brown eyes whose ambition
cial field. With her remarkable work is to be a dress-maker. Good luck to
done in typing and bookkeeping, we're hop "Scanlon's Originals."
sure she will be her Dad's pride andL
joy in his office.
JUNE A. SCHMOTTLACH
BARBARA J. MARSHALL "The play's the thing."
Journal 1 2 3 4
"To knout her well is to like her better." Student Council 2
Glee Club 2 Class Play 3, 4
Sub-Deb Club 3 Sub-Deb Club 3 (Secretary)
Journal 4 Dramatic Club 4
Gobbler 4 Gobbler 4
Boosters' Club 4 Salutatorian
Cute and quiet describes Barbara. a`' Tall, blonde, and statuesque, with
But watch out when she gets going on her dramatic personality, that's our
her favorite pastime, (eating!)! Keep June. We know she'll be successful as
consuming those canned goods, and a legal secretary, and without Louise,
giving that winsome smile, Babs, and lead her class at B. U. Remember his-
you'll always be on top. tory, June?
EVELYN D. MITCHELL
MURIEL D. SCHOFIELD
"A horse! A horse! My kingdom " ,�: "Sweet and lovely."
for a horse!" Glee Club 4
Journal 2, 3, 4
Dramatic Club 3 _
Glee Club 3, 4 Gobbler 4
Evie has light brown hair, with ha- Treasurer A. A. 4
Sub-Deb Club 3 4
zel eyes, and a disposition anyone '. ,` Muriel, a cute blond with awonder-
could envy. S. S. S. is indebted to her � ful sense of humor, never brings dull
clowning for a many bright and happy 1 moment. moments. We know you don't need
'
our wish for your success, but you
can't mind if we toss it in anyhow,
CHARLES A. NICOSIA huh?
"Hear much, speak little."
Chefs' Club 4 1�1, DONALD G. SHACKLETON
Chuck is a perfect gentleman and an "He talks of wood; it is some carpenter."
ardent admirer of horses. He has had Baseball
many interesting stories to tell in phys- Hobby Club 3
ics. Remember the anecdote about Chefs' Club 4
Jap torture methods, which because of We don't hear much from Don, but
certain conditions you were unable to when he gets out on the baseball field
find? he's got a mighty wicked pitching arm.
He plans to turn his talents towards
carpentering. We hope you pitch wood
VIOLA G. NICOSIA as well as you pitch those balls, Shack;
"A daughter of the gods, divinely tall."
then you're sure to succeed.
Sub-Deb Club 3
Dramatic Club 4 _WN MARY E. SHOTTES
Journal 4 "I want to be alone."
Gobbler 4 " Journal 4
Viola has pretty black hair which Gobbler 4
she always wears in a feather clip, mis- Sub-Deb Club 4 (President)
chievous brown eyes and a wonderful Glee Club 4
smile. With her fine secretarial abilities , Sparkling blue eyes and a radiant
and her well-groomed appearance we're ,_ smile describe our Mary. Her aim is
sure she'll he a perfect secretary. Alt to enter the field of nursing.
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ROSE N. TORRISI PETER F. WHITE, JR.
"Kind she was, and quick to give lot "Handsome is as handsome does.'
her services. Class President 1, 2, 3, 4
Glee Club 1, 3 s
Student Council 3 4
Journal 1, 3, 4 ! .,�; Prom Committee 3, 4
Gobbler 4 Hobby Club 3
Sub-Deb Club 3 (Sec.-Treas.) �' Chefs' Club 4
Dramatic Club 4 Basketball 2 (Manager)
School Play 4 Baseball 2 (Manager)
In addition to being a fine actress, Football 2 (Manager)
I,,osie has a large and interesting store jj Class Historian
of information which she has often His hair is curly
amazed us with in J. H. S. - His teeth are pearly
His smile does shine
RUTH E. TURNER His clothes are divine
"Wit, is the flower of the imagination." �� He's nifty and neat
Glee Club 3 That's our "Pete."
Art Club 4 V SHIRLEY A. WILCOX
Dramatic Club 3 "Alusic is well said to be the speech of
Journal 2, 3, 4 angels.
Gobbler 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4
Ruthie, the yoange3t member of our Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
class, is quite the poetess when it .Journal
comes to French poetry. You should Gobbler 4
have that poem about the waste bas- ' Sub-Deb Club 3, 4
ket translated into English, Ruth. Not Prom Committee 3
... Volleyball a bad idea, huh. ball 3 y
Cafeteria 3, 4
MARGARET D. TWOMEY Girls' Band Committee 3
Her voice was ever soft, gentle Shirl is always ready to accompany
and loin." � �- � us on our musical ventures. Her shy
.Journal 1 2 3 �^ �, smile and her ability to make the pi-
Glee Club 3� - " ano talk have endeared her to the
Sub-Deb Club 3 class of '48.
Gobbler ROBERT H. WILKINSON
Barbie, our auburn-haired math ".Silence is more eloquent than words."
whiz who loses her wallet faithfully Football 2, 3, 4
once a day, will make an A-1 medical Hobby Club 3, 4 (Sec.-Treas. 3,4)
secretary. Although she appears very Gobbler 4
quiet, just wait till ,you get to know Class Will
her. He may seem shy and very quiet,
BERNADETTE L. J. VOSE but Bob is always ready with a friend-
ly word for everyone, plus a helping
"As the saying goes, `I have got a wolf by hand. Of course he's right there to
the ears.' " I join in the fun, too.
Journal JOSEPH S. WINNING
Gobbler 4
Dramatic Club 3 4 "He speaketh not, and yet there lies a
Sometime when you're feeling low, conversation in his eyes."
just listen to Benny play that piano. Football 3, 4
It's really something. She has a won- Boosters Club 3, 4
derful sense of humor and will make Nothing could keep "Smiling Joe,
the onlyher way anywhere. Oil Kid, remaining original Castor
' from seeing the midgies"
GUSTAVE A. WEIGEL. JR. every Thursday. Anyone know what
"Too busy with the crowded hours." kept his Ford running.
Football 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN H. WOLFENDEN
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 "Fcr now I am in a holiday humor.
Student Council 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4
Homeroom Representative 2, 3, 4 Hobby Club 3
Prom Committee 4 {' Chefs' Club 4
Gus is well liked among his fellow Twirpy is another graduate who is
classmates. We proudly take off our planning to attend Union College. He
caps to you, Gus, for the wonderful job and his ,,mile will always be remem-
you have done in football. May you !y bered when a couple of this year's
hit the line of life as you have in foot- C grads get together. (Be careful of
hall. .. those southern belles!)
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ELEANOR M. GEORGE LEON C. WOOD
"Gentle thoughts and calm. desires." "Smile and the world smiles with you."
Journal 4 � � Hobby Club 3
Sub-Deb Club 3 Debating Club 4
Dramatic Club 4 r �„ Journal 4 (Business Manager)
Gobbler 4 Gobbler 4 (Business Manager)
Class Prophecy I think we'd all agree that Woody is
Tranquil Eleanor, our gal with the ;° o
', , one of the best-natured and happiest
endless wardrobe,does a quick change kids in our class. With his ability in
when she's watching her idol, Ted Wil- math and type he'll go far in his ca-
liams of the Red Sox. She really gets .' reer as an accountant,
excited and even ,yells at the blind
umpire!" Remember how ,you loved
chorus, El?
WILLIAM B. DRISCOLL EDWIN J. FARRELL
"It's an easy world to lim in." "Silence that spoke, and eloquevre
of eyes.'
Basketball 2, 3 Hobby Club 3
Football 3, 4 Boosters' Club 4
"Big things come in small packages" Football 3
sure fits Billy. He carried a lot of the Tall, blond Teddy always has a long
board on the football field. Thanks line of lassies at his beck and call.
for the first touchdown, Bill. It made Those twinkling eyes and that roman-
the difference between a good or a bad tic, husky voice have charmed every-
season. Good luck to ,you at Mount one, but they've not changed our Ted-
St. Michael's,next year. dy! He's always a perfect gentleman.
VIRGINIA GAUDET
"And good 1?4ck go with you."
Basketball 1
Journal 2
Class Sec. and Treas. 1, 2
Glee Club 3
Dramatic Club 3, 4
Ginny is a girl who always has a
smile. She is the feminine represent-
ative in the Senior Math. Class, and
those in a previous Latin II will re-
member her crush on Ulysses. Her fa-
vorite pastime is reading. Whatever
she undertakes she is sure to do well.
THE GOBBLER - 1948 ,J OHNSON HI GH SCHOOL
VALEDICTORY ESSAY
Is War Inevitable?
,ofHE United States is on the brink of another war. How many people today
tell us that? Columnists, army generals, secretaries of our military defenses,
even our President.
Is it inevitable that after every war, another one begins to brew? Is it a
normal, healthy reaction to prepare for a war two years after one slaughter has
ended? Most emphatically no!
Yet according to the prominent and even the not-so-prominent people of
our day we must fight a war with Russia—not to rid the world of the terrible
menace of Communism—but to show her who's boss! We must set up Universal
Military Training to be prepared in the event of another war; we must cease
attempting to compromise with headstrong Russia; we must increase our output
of atomic bombs; we must guard exclusively our secret of manufacturing atomic
bombs from every other nation in the world.
Are we being over-ridden by Russia or by any other country, or are we doing
the over-riding and antagonizing? Are we striving to maintain world peace or
are we willing to enter into another war from which no nation will or can arise?
Is it easier and cheaper in lives and money to engage in an atomic war than to
iron out difficulties in such beneficial projects as the United Nations Organiza-
tion and the Marshall Plan?
The answer to that again is no! There is no difficulty too great to surmount
in order to avert that nefarious method of slaughtering the young men and wo-
men of our country—war!
The millions of lives lost, and billions of dollars squandered are dismissed
lightly by avid radicals who forget that we have just fought a war for justice
and peace. They forget that the number of children who have died in Europe
today as an aftermath of World War II far exceeds the number of boys who died
in the first five days of the war itself. They forget that if atomic bombs are used
to fight another war, the whole world will be affected radioactively for hundreds
of years after.
Every war in our history could have been averted by peaceful, reasonable
negotiation and compromise around a peace table. In 1775 if England had not
suppressed and subjugated her thirteen American Colonies with unjust taxation
and had recognized the rights of Americans, there would not have been a Revo-
lutionary War.
In 1812 if fiery-minded young Americans had not cast covetous glances at
Canada and the profits of the fur trade, there would not have been the War of
1812.
In 1861 if the narrow-minded intolerant South had been willing to compro-
mise with President Lincoln, he would have been more than willing to maintain
slavery in order to preserve the Union, and thus prevent the Civil War.
In 1914 if Germany had been willing to Aiate peacefully with the other
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greedy nations instead of marching into and seizing control of smaller ones and
their profits, the First World War would have been averted.
After the peace was declared in 1918, if the United States and the other
nations had worked as zealously to perfect the League of Nations and to free it
of flaws and weak spots as they did to force Germany to submit to their revenge
by imposing upon her their exorbitant demands as victorious nations,the Second
World War might have been averted.
And if we today think only of the fanfares and bugle calls of battle, we will
have started World War III. But if we, along with every other nation, strive
to remove all ineffective policies of our peace organization, by being as tireless
in our offorts to prevent wars as we are in fighting them, we will have achieved
that One World of Wilkie's with no more thoughts of future conflicts, but only
of harmonious peace, prosperity, and true progress.
Louise R. Consoli
SALUTATORY ESSAY
Break That Line!
ET us go back to the beginning of our nation. Certain groups seeking refuge
here from discriminations in their own countries brought with them the
,..A spirit of faith, hope, persistence, love, co-operation and an eye constantly
viewing the fruitful future. However, they also sowed the seeds of hateful preju-
dice when they set up the slave trade, which incorporated in this country a
lowly class of people subjugated to their white masters who cared little for them
when they were working, and even less when they were not. A superior attitude
was readily, easily, and naturally exercised over them—a superiority that was
taught to succeeding generations and inscribed upon their hearts.
As the nation expanded, crises after crises arose to determine to what extent
this slavery would be carried out. Finally, after the Civil War ended in 1865,
slavery was abolished, which meant this dark-skinned race, held in bondage for
so long, was now free. Nevertheless, freedom in actual practice was something
quite different from a declarative freedom. The free man needed a home for
himself and his family, he needed work to support himself, he needed friends
to help him, but he searched in vain to fulfill his needs. The door was closed to
him everywhere. Slowly, as the years progressed, that door was opened a crack
—a crack and no more. A few tried to help him open it wider, but there was an
immovable wedge on the other side with no way to reach it.
Why do we persist to degrade the Negro? Because he lives in the slovenly
holes of the city or town where no one else would live, because he is illiterate,
because his appearance is one of filth, tatters, slackness and laziness. Is it also
because we are truly afraid to let him come into our sphere of life?
We rapidly thrust the Negro into the sea of destitution, but have we even
tried to throw in a life line to help him save himself? Have we offered or even
allowed him a decent education to overcome his illiteracy and make him a better
citizen? Have we given him a chance to do decent work that will enable him to
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live on a decent standard? No, we have just let him alone, saying alone, saying
aloud or silently, "He has lived in the mud and mire so long, he has accustomed
himself to it and would not appreciate any beneficial advances." We proclaim
loud disapproval of his attempts to join our business world, and yet we un-
questioningly eat the food he has produced and prepared for our table. Very
often we refuse to let him display his talents for entertaining; still we allow him
to smooth the wrinkles from our hotel-room bed. We frown on his holding politi-
cal office, but we called for him to protect us and defend our country.
We certainly cannot boast of a truly great democracy when we are suppress-
ing voters of some parts of the country. Most Negroes in these sections resent
very bitterly their denial of the ballot, agreeing with Langston Hughes, a Negro
poet, when he said the Negro "must pay taxes but refrain from going to the
polls, must patriotically accept conscription to work, fight, and perhaps die, to
regain or maintain freedom for people in Europe and Australia when he hasn't
it himself at home."
It is easy to advocate changes, but how to bring these changes about is a
difficult proposition. How can we change such long-standing traditionally ac-
cepted views? Could a law possibly convert these deep-rooted prejudices over-
night, or must we construct and labor with a long range plan of education—
education of the Negro, and education of his oppressor?
It is up to this generation, as the leaders of tomorrow, to instruct and lead
the coming generation from the worn channel of prejudice, to help them remove
that wedge on the other side of the"door. We must lead them to a friendly future
of co-operation, neighborliness and true democracy shared with their fellow-
men regardless of their color.
June A. Schmottlach
CLASS ESSAY
Success
i1UST what is success? Since in our rapid, twentieth-century life most people
judge men by their success, we should understand what is the real meaning
of the word Success. For some, the height of success is a huge accumula-
tion of wealth. How they accumulated it concerns them little. Others believe
that high standing in society is a successful goal. Their social preeminence may
be achieved to their outward satisfaction, but they can usually remember a long
battle which brought their victory. The power over men that comes from politi-
cal control is a third successful achievement.
However, these definitions are only outward signs of success. In my opinion
a man is a success who never compromises his ideals, who never loses sight of his
goal. He is generous in thought and never imputes unworthy motives to others.
He has one ambition or desire in view which makes the ascending path he must
travel a rocky, but satisfying one. This goal, however, must be a noble one.
Lincoln began his upward climb by the fire of a crude, Kentucky log-cabin. His
one consuming thought was to read and learn of life outside his meager back-
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ground. After years of personal conflict he reached his peak as President of the
United States.
A man is a success who is patient in adversity, clean of mind and heart, and
who has the poise to accept the blinding honors of the world for what they are
worth. In the campaign of 1928, on the night of the elections, Al Smith was
sitting by his radio with his family listening to the returns come in. When the
returns from the Bronx clearly showed that he was defeated, he jauntily put on
his brown derby and led his family upstairs to cut his wife's birthday cake. He
succeeded that night by his calm acceptance of the majority decision of his
fellow citizens far more than if he had been elected President.
Those who are not averse to play with gusto a humble part are the most
successful of all. Emily Dickenson said, "Success is counted sweetest by those
who ne'er succeed." 1 believe she meant "those who ne'er succeed" in the eyes
of the world. There is the mother and father who scrimp and slave to give their
children what they would like them to have. Who dream dreams not for them-
selves but for their offspring who, they hope, will accomplish what they them-
selves were not able to do. This mother and father will not go down in history,
but their sacrifices will be engraved forever in the hearts of their children who
alone will pay tribute to their memory.
The poet Wordsworth drew in lines of stirring beauty the true picture of real
success when he told of his ideal man who
"Looks forward, persevering to the last,
From well to better, daily self-surpassed;
Who, whether praise of him must walk the earth
Forever, and to noble deeds give birth,
Or he must fall to sleep without his fame,
And leave a dead, unprofitable name—
Finds comfort in himself and in his cause;
And, while the mortal mist is gathering, draws
His breath in confidence of Heaven's applause—
This is the happy Warrior; this is he
That every man in arms should wish to be."
Mary-Clare Hickey
CLASS ORATION
In Ourselves Our Future Lies
HE way in which we react to the teaching of our homes and our schools will
determine the future of ourselves and of our country. When we were young
children, our parents began the moulding of our characters. They taught
us, first of all, what was right and what was wrong. They taught us to be honest.
If we did something wrong and told the truth about it, our punishment would
be less severe. They taught us to be efficient in whatever we were doing. For
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instance, when we helped our parents do odd jobs, we were taught never to
leave a part of a task undone. When we left the task, it was completed and all
the equipment was put in its proper place. They taught us good manners, a
thing which is very essential if we wise to obtain social recognition in later life.
As we went on into school, the school continued the teaching of our parents.
But we began gradually to have a mind of our own. Either we have the will to
learn or we haven't. The schools teach us to be accurate. It is one thing to have
speed, another thing to have accuracy, as we find out in mathematics. How-
ever, if we do not have the intention of becoming accurate in our work, the
school cannot make us accurate. The schools try to build in us a sense of re-
sponsibility. They give us an assignment and a date at which this assignment
is to be handed in. They leave us responsible for completing the assignment on
time and they deduct from the mark in proportion to our degree of tardiness in
submitting the assignment. Again, however, they can only teach us to be re-
sponsible. We must learn.
In later life, we will reflect the teaching of our parents and of the schools.
What kind of job shall we get if we cannot display a well-balanced personality?
How long could a secretary hold a job if she did not have the accuracy which
was taught to her in school or the manners which were taught to her by her par-
ents? How far would any workman climb if he did not have some sense of re-
sponsibility? We would be outcasts of society if we didn't make use of the man-
ners taught to us by our parents.
Therefore it is ourselves, and ourselves alone, that shall determine our own
individual futures. We also have a future that will include all of us together,
a future that will determine whether we are to be a free people or a slave peo-
ple—the future of the United States of America. We, the children of today,
are the ones who shall determine whether this nation will remain a democratic
nation or be crushed under the claws of the Russian bear!
In determining this future, we must have a strong sense of responsibility.
Each and every one of us must turn to the teaching of our schools and of our
parents, for we are the ones who shall run the government and the business of
this country. How can we determine how we should deal with Russia if we do
not know how other countries have succeeded in similar conditions of the past?
Our schools have taught us this, but have we learned? When we go to the polls
to elect the men who will run this country, what kind of men shall we vote for?
If we have a strong enough sense of responsibility, we shall have followed each
man throughout his career, and we shall elect the man who will manage the coun-
try most shrewdly during critical periods.
If we have another war, how shall we react if and when we win? Shall we
be fair enough in our dealings with other countries so that one nation will not
have the power to veto all acts of lasting peace? These problems can be solved
only by us. We can make or break this liberty that our ancestors fought so
hard to preserve. We can make it by opening our eyes to the advice given to
us by the past. We can break it by turning away from our teachings and going
blindly into the hands of Joseph Stalin.
Philip H. Greenler
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CLASS HISTORY
r ELUCTANTLY we come to the close of our high school days after many
years of sharing the work and fun of all our classmates. Taking class pic-
tures, selecting class colors, choosing our song, and dedicating our year
book all mean a lot to us, but what we really regret is something much finer.
As we all go our separate ways in life, we begin to unravel that closely knit bond
of friendship which has been created within us through many years of daily rou-
tine. "In ourselves our future lies," but fond recollections of our past class days
will linger.
The glorious day in September of 1944 had at last arrived, and we found our-
selves falling into the routine of high school life. We, too, at first found the
system of bells, rooms and teachers confusing, but we soon accustomed our-
selves to dear Johnson. We quickly buckled down to studies and all the other
problems that go with high school life, and elected our class officers. On Pete
White was bestowed the honor of being class president, an honor which he held
for the remaining four years. Andy Alvino was our vice-president and Virginia
Gaudet, our first secretary-treasurer.
Soon October 20th arrived, and the seniors welcomed us at a dance held in
our honor. Our freshman boys, following in the footsteps of the seniors, found
it difficult to adjust themselves to this new sort of social life. The football team,
coached by Mr. Lee, got off to a poor start, but the games drew large crowds
of eager frosh. The band, led by Mr. Murray, was also a great moral support.
Volley ball made its appearance for the first time with Miss Hunt, a new mem-
ber of our faculty, as instructor. This year welcomed Miss Virginia Bascom to
J. H. S. Early in October we campaigned for the Curtis Company to win a
bronze plaque in memory of Johnson's service men. On May 8th, the war be-
ing over in Germany, Mr. Hayes quieted us by a serious address on "War and
Its Consequences."
We returned in the fall with the experience and the sophistication of sopho-
mores, casting a scornful glance at the freshmen. This year Joe Guthrie ac-
cepted the office of vice-president, holding this honor for the remaining three
years. Virginia Gaudet was still our very capable secretary-treasurer. Much to
our amazement we found the cafeteria remodeled into a kitchen and Room 2
converted into a dining room. At this time Miss Madeline Gillen, Mrs. Natalie
Manson, Miss Ruth Callanan, and Miss Betty James came to grace our faculty.
This year we welcomed our veterans of World War 2, all of whom proved to be
"brains." A new social feature was added to the J. H. S. social calendar. This
was Stunt Night, in which all classes participated. Through the cooperation of
our helpful and willing principal, Mr. Hayes, noonday dancing was introduced
and provided us with a new form of relaxation.
We entered our junior year in September, 1946, with the confidence and dig-
nity of upper classmen. Bernie Gosselin was secretary-treasurer for her first
time. We welcomed Jack Kooistra into our class. He proved to be a great foot-
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ball player and one of our class heartbreakers. As one of the high lights of our
junior year, we ventured to Boxfor3 in hay covered trucks and with plenty of
school spirit. You all remember, hm-m-m? The club programs, adopted by
Student Council, provided an escape from the dull monotony of our classes. The
climax of our junior year was the annual prom, which many of us attended. The
hall gleamed in nautical designs which proved to be very delightful.
As summer vacation drew to a close, we eagerly, but rather sadly, looked
forward to our last year at school. We now walked the corridors with an air of
distinction, of prestige, which we had acquired during our four years. Nancy
Connell was elected secretary-treasurer. Again, in our senior year, we won a new
member. George Clasby joined our ranks. His easy going nature, his good
looks, and his pleasing personality captured many friends. In October we feted
the freshmen with a successful dance in their honor. Dancing, ping-pong, and
badminton were added to the host of activities provided by Student Council.
Under the supervision of home room representatives, a savings program was be-
gun, sponsored by the Andover Savings Bank. The kids certainly did their part.
"Do you know how to drive?" was the question asked by Mr. Fanning and Mr.
O'Day of the Registry of Motor Vehicles when they proposed a driver education
program. Many students responded to this, but unfortunately nothing came
of it. A concert, sponsored by the P. T. A. for the benefit of a high school band,
was conducted in February through the cooperation of the student body. The
concert proved to be very beneficial. The Prom Benefit Dance was one of our
best dances this year. To climax this we were given a grand version of Four
Leaf Clover by Dice, Pete, Andy, and Bob Wilkinson.
As we leave old Johnson High, some will look light-heartedly to the future,
while others will strive for success. Yet as we climb that difficult pathway to
our future lives, we begin to realize that school was not all hard work and toil-
some drudgery, but actually exciting and carefree fun. Let us always remember
those happy school days that we have shared together.
Respectfully submitted,
Champ and Pete
CLASS WILL
1AE, the Class of 1948, who are still of sane mind and body even after
four years of plugging, believing ourselves to be the most outstanding,
charming and brilliant class to ever walk the corridors of J. H. S., do
hereby, hereon, and henceforth, bequeath, endow, will, leave, and bestow, upon
those lucky juniors our magnetic, overpowering charms, our brilliant minds, and
our unique leadership.
To dear old Johnson we leave our thanks for fond, and otherwise, memories.
To Mr. Hayes-and Mr. Donovan we give our appreciation for such unusual
understanding throughout our four years.
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To Miss Gillen we give our assurance that we shall try to carry out our day-
dreams that have taken up many an hour to discuss.
To Miss Cook we leave our regrets for the many confusing moments caused
from a missing or overdue library book.
To the juniors goes our sorrow that they can never quite reach the high stand-
ards of our class. Also that they don't have the ingenious methods of finding
mischief, that we did.
Bennie Vose leaves those pretty flowing tresses along with her "new-look
skirt" to Connie Calabrese.
Nancy Connell leaves her deceivingly quiet ways to Pat Cole, and to Marie
DeSimone goes some of her bright sense of humor. Now you girls can amble
into everyone's heart as Nancy did.
Bill Driscoll passes on to Buster Dearden his ways of pulling out of the line
and getting nowhere fast. For a little man he did a mighty big job.
June Hamilton bequeaths to Mary Finn and Jackie Merserve her clear sweet
voice, her place in the cafeteria which she has held for four years, and her
ability to "roll them dice."
Kenny Clark leaves to Joe Doherty and John Arlit his genius for getting
caught every time he tried to smuggle in some fun when the teacher wasn't
looking.
Barbara Gillespie leaves her sweet and simple nature to Connie Chadwick.
AIso her love for cheese, the stronger the better, goes to Jane Leighton.
Bill MacCannell leaves to John Pearson those two sweet dimples that every
girl envies.
Barb Marshall and Pat Scanlon gladly pass on to the Junior Class in general
their complete Domestic Arts books that they labored so hard at.
John Wolfenden passes his wolfish and winning ways to Timmy Driscoll and
Squeak Enaire. No fairs on Grace, though, boys.
Louise Consoli, (Johnson's Information Please Bureau) bequeaths to Janet
Knightly the honor of being Editor-in-Chief of the Johnson Journal, Editor of
the Gobbler, and also bestows upon her some of that enormous supply of knowl-
edge.
Marion Etchells will not leave Red, but she will whisper to Charlotte Killam
her secret successful technique on how to hold a steady. Although from all re-
ports, we don't think Charlotte needs it.
Barb Cooney, our own cheerful personality kid, wills to Helen Hogan and
Margaret Petell that contagious little snicker that brightens up many a dull day.
To Robert DeAdder and Charlotte Hutton goes an artistic hand from Paul
Adler.
Charlie Auer leaves his "getting along" technique with a certain physics
teacher to Earl Simon. Here's hoping you like physics, Simon.
To Margie Schofield, Muriel Schofield grants the numerous mix-ups and con-
fusions resulting from "M. Schofield report to the office." Since Margie already
has blond hair, Muriel keeps her own.
Bernie Gosselin reluctantly passes on to Norma Legare her weekly excur-
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sions to Crystal which come with her famed title, Best Girl Dancer. Now you'll
be able to lift "them golden slippers."
Vi Nicosia, the busy bee, bequeaths her buzzing to Justine Fitzgerald, who
we are sure won't need this to be always busy.
To Joan Reilly goes Lucy Gucciardi's fine footwork on the basket-ball court.
We know with Joan's fine ability as guard, this added talent for forward will
bring a bright new star to Johnson.
Cyn Ebersbach and Jan Fessenden pass on to Helen Hilse their everlasting
conversation which has found many ears. We're sure Helen will be pleased, as
our chatterboxes have won many friends with their talkative ways. Now, Helen,
you have two chatterboxes, along with your accordion.
Dick Jordan wills to Rollie Baker his success with his car. Now his only
leaks oil, and Dick's....???
Jack Kooistra willingly gives his rosy cheeks and maidenly way of blushing
to Francis Rivet, Jack Lawlor, and any girl that has lost the art.
Elaine Champion bequeaths her excellent leadership, as co-head cheer leader,
as co-captain of basketball, and as most popular girl to Joan Connors. Grace
Stewart gladly accepts Champ's vivaciousness and lovable personality to add to
her own sweet one.
Ruth Turner and June Schmottlach will their successful study habits to
Joan Legare.
Rose Torrisi leaves her debating ability to Bill Smith. This is quite an art,
Bill, as Rosie can still argue with you and remain friends all the while, which
few people can do.
Marie Broderick passes on to Helen Hilse her learnings and experiences on
"Handling The Ship." Anchors aweigh!
Archie Cousins wills his deep voice to Arthur Forgetta. Did we hear Arthur
comment, "I'm feeling mighty low!"
A few inches of height and a little of that friendly grin go to Jimmy Tam-
agnine, from Rich Gravel.
Alva Eldridge leaves his good manners plus his numerous trips on his motor
bike to Chuck Robinton and Charlie Roebuck.
Bob Driscoll gives to Joe Driscoll his punctual habits, also his contribution
of another Driscoll to add to the confusion of all the Driscolls.
Ed Brown bestows upon Bill Ness his fancy end around. Keep up the good
work, Bill.
Marie Galvagna, Fran Ippolito, and Laura Mangano gladly give their ever-
lasting hike up Mass. Avenue to anyone that thinks he can do it. They inform
us not to waste any efforts on a new school bus for the Mass. Avenue gang, as
they are all in vain.
Upon Louise Finn and Joan Leighton, Jean Mahoney bestows those many
animal growls and whistles that have followed her footsteps—wolves we mean.
Chuck Nicosia leaves his many hot and heavy arguments with Miss Bascom
to Jack Kasheta and Dick Ganley.
Irene Auer wills her ability to run Friday morning candy parties, 4th period,
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to Mary Maude. Just be careful not to get caught rolling the candy on the floor.
Jessie Gucciardi leaves her truck to any girl that has the strength to push it
up Mass. Avenue with no gas in it. But she doesn't leave her driver's license to
anyone. Since she tried to teach many of us how to drive, she has learned we
need the experience.
Pete White bestows upon Fred Soucy the honor of being class president for
four years, his popularity, and the thousand and one other accomplishments he
has achieved, one of them being how to be handsome, popular and yet keep the
girls an arm's distance away. Oh yeah!
Margaret Twomey bequeaths some of that twinkle in her eyes and that
sparkling smile to Ann Whipple.
To Eunice Minzer, Jackie Lundgren gives her good-nature that has given
us lots of laughs.
George Clasby, the woman hater, (are we kidding!!!), leaves his Jimmy Stew-
art characteristics to Don Farrow.
Nancy Ballantyne wills to Martha Kane that pleasant and soothing calm
attitude about everything in general. This even includes French!
Phil Greenler gives his nonchalant attitude when it comes to anything re-
quiring brain-work to Jimmy Green and Bob Longbottom. To Dave Kelley and
John O'Melia go the many beauties of the outdoors along with Phil's care of the
COWS.
Dot Black and Mary Chamberlin, the famous duet, grant to Joan Finn,
Nancy Mulvey and Jackie Adams their everlasting friendship with their quiet
and charming qualities.
To Finneran and Fleming, John MacCannell bequeaths his bright ties for
all occasions.
Claire Canty bestows upon Kay O'Keefe some of that constant good humor;
Claire has an inexhaustible supply. To Irene Roberts she passes on her movie
passes she received from the Sunday Sun, also the work that goes along with it,
Joe Winning wills his fuzzy hair and way of fascinating females to John
Shellnut.
Claire Kelleher and Marion Curley bequeath to Mary Ranfone their success
at exhibiting an innocent expression at all times.
Mary Claire Hickey draws a few notes on her fiddle to soothe Grace Petell
when her nerves are on edge and also gives up her place as third top honor
student.
Andy Alvino wills his spot at the smoking hole to Tommy Driscoll. We hope
you'll be as succesful in your dodging career as Andy was.
To-Ruth Davis, Shirley Wilcox, the little girl with the big heart, bestows her
endless supply of energy and her talented fingers on the ivory.
Ginny Gaudet leaves to Kathleen Overend her beloved place in math. class.
Also her ability to dash into Room 8 two minutes after the last bell has rung.
Leon Wood endows Robert Finn and Arnold Sarcione with his flying fingers
on the typewriter.
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The Senior Class leaves all its dilapidated books to Cornelis Heijn and Dick
Hilton.
Gus Weigel and Buddy Cyr reluctantly give up their successful leadership as
co-captains to Don Farrow and Jimmy Kennedy.
Joan Driscoll bequeaths her pretty Irish eyes to Vera Sullivan and her suc-
cessful cure for insomnia to Jane Driscoll, this cure being only forty-five minutes
in a D. A. class.
Ethel Lambert bequeaths to Joan Diamont those big beautiful brown eyes.
We hope Joan knows how to use them as Ethel did.
Since Teddy Farrell won't need his super-special ear for hearing the NO-
SCHOOL signal on bright sunny Monday mornings, he leaves it to Dale Mac-
Arthur and Gordon Marshall. Teddy tells Mac and Gordon he doesn't want
this work of art wasting away; it took him a long time to perfect it.
Mary Shottes and Pat Currier leave their quiet and dignified careers in
school to Sheila Cronin.
Arthur Awley leaves his talents and moral support for the band to Rich
Mooradkanian.
Jack Dolan leaves his 10 EASY LESSONS on how to get along with women
and still call them fat, to quiet Bill Connell and Gilly Lundquist.
Heart Breaker Joe Guthrie leaves to Harold Bamford and Ronald Casale his
way with the opposite sex and yet how to stay popular with his own.
Bill Hanscom leaves his nerve to Ken Howard to stand behind the vicious
bat. More power to you, Ken.
Gloria MacCoy bequeaths her happy-go-lucky nature and rippling laughter
to Dot Conte.
Don Shackleton wills his pitching arm to Norman Humphries. Success on
the mound to you, Norman old boy.
Eleanor George, the advocate of what the well-dressed girl wears, leaves her
knowledge to Joanne Legare.
And, last but by no means least, Evie Mitchell bequeaths to Dot Dushame
the days she just forgot she had gym, and to Judith Chadwick her everlasting
love of horses.
Now we make like the trees and leave, like the women and take a powder,
and finally put an egg in our shoes and beat it before anyone catches us.
Margie and,Bob
CLASS PROPHECY
�i PROPHET, Prophet, 0 Mighty Prophet, I have come to these an-
cient Egyptian hills to seek your help. The whole world is acquainted
with your rare gift of foretelling events, and I have come as an em-
issary of the Class of 1948 at Johnson High School to seek your assistance. Could
you delve into the future and tell me what each member of the class will be do-
ing twenty ,years from now?"
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"I have been awaiting your arrival for a long, long time. I have here in this
small chest everything that you will need. You may take it back home with you,
but you must promise me not to open it until you have reached your own land.
I have my reasons for requesting this. I must leave you now, but before I depart
I would like to wish the members of your class the best of happiness and success."
—Well, since I am back home in North Andover, I guess it is all right to open
the chest. Why, here is a long scroll inside and the date reads 1968.
Look at this! Louise Consoli is the first woman President of the United
States, and the two most outstanding members of her cabinet are June Schmott-
lach, the first woman Secretary of State and Leon Wood, Secretary of Agri-
culture. It also says that the country has never enjoyed such peace and harmony
as under this new administration.
Marie Galvagna, Phil Greenler and Richard Jordan, the most brilliant phys-
icists of the century, have just discovered a new serum so complicated that they
themselves can't even find a use for it.
Joe Guthrie and Pete White have established a chain of dancing schools all
over the country and even in parts of Europe, Bernie Gosselin is their chief in-
structor. Could their success be due to this fact?
Mary Clare Hickey has been appointed Ambassador to France by President
Consoli. Paris hasn't been the same since the Ambassador landed.
Joe Winning is a happily married man with five robust and energetic sons
whom he sends out to work while he stays at home and enjoys life.
Nancy Ballantyne and Ruth Turner have seen their dream come true in
their newly-established Home for the Unfortunate Children of America. They
have employed the services of Marie Broderick, a specialist in children's dis-
eases, and as nurses, Jessie Gucciardi, Elaine Champion and Nancy Connell.
Barbara Gillespie is the world-famed connoisseur of cheese. Life Magazine
has just featured her life story.
Don Shackleton has his own shop in North Andover, making everything
from hope chests to intricately-carved door knobs.
Marion Etchells is a telephone operator in the never-ending Pentagon Build-
ing in Washington.
Eddie Brown has been trying for years to get Mr. Lee's position as physical
instructor and coach at the new Johnson High. Mr. Lee has finally accepted one
of the repeated offers to coach the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame so that Eddie
could take over at Johnson.
Under the capable managerial abilities of John Dolan, the Boston Red Sox
have won two successive World Series. Who needs Joe McCarthv!!
Just take a look at how many girls have entered the secretarial field! Mar-
garet Twomey is practically managing the McCarthy Clinic all by herself. Rose
Torrisi is secretary to a famous playwright and does a little acting on the side,
too. Viola Nicosia, Frances Ippolito and Laura Mangano run a fashionable bus-
iness school in Boston, and Pat Currier and Muriel Schofield are secretaries to
the Governor of Massachusetts.
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Jack Kooistra is a vociferous Senator from Massachusetts and he makes it
a point to veto every bill which President Consoli proposes. Maybe he is still
thinking about Senior Social.
Andy Alvino justs sits at home in his forty-room mansion and takes life easy
while money keeps pouring in from his Texas oil wells.
Cynthia Ebersbach and Janice Fessenden have a cute little interior decora-
ting shop on Fifth Avenue.
Bernadette Vose and Paul Adler are both very successful commercial artists.
Bennie is art editor for Harper's Bazaar and Paul is department chief at Walt
Disney Studios. He has recently created a new character which is gaining world-
wide popularity. Her name—Sadie Schlunk.
Joan Driscoll, her smile still radiant even at the age of thirty-eight, is posing
for tooth paste ads for a certain company whose co-owners are Kenneth Clark
and Willis Hanscom. The slogan of the company is "Presenting the Smile Girl
of the Month," but Joan is so popular that so far no one•else has had a chance.
Grace Lambert is doing missionary work in China. Patricia Scanlon and
Mary Shottes own a little sewing school for prospective brides.
Virginia Gaudet is teaching Latin at Abbot Academy and Alva Eldridge is
an international lecturer on aerodynamics.
Bill Driscoll and Ed Farrell breed race horses down in Kentucky and they
turn out the best thorough-breds in the country. They can thank Evie Mitchell
for their prosperity. She not only runs the ranch, but also trains the horses her-
self.
Richard Gravel is a set designer and is working at M. G. M.
Buddy Cyr is football coach at Duke University and John and William Mac-
Cannell run a muscle-building school in Chicago.
Gus Weigel is the wealthy owner of a sausage factory. His business is so
successful that Squire's Arlington is forced to close.
Shirley Wilcox has been making concert tours in London, Vienna and Prague.
Her vocal accompanist is the colorful coloratura, June Hamilton.
Claire Kelleher, Jacqueline Lundgren and Barbara Marshall are all happily
married and are still in North Andover.
Gloria MacCoy and Margie Lee are airline hostesses for Pan American.
Charlie Auer is a dental surgeon and Irene is his assistant.
Mary Chamberlain and Dorothy Black have a beauty shop in Lawrence.
These two are still inseparable friends.
George Clasby, Bob Wilkinson and John Wolfenden own a model agency in
New York. You never saw men more devoted to their work!
Claire Canty and Lucy Gucciardi are nurses at Lawrence's Old Folks' Home.
Marion Curley owns a hat shoppe in Boston and Barbara Cooney has an
exclusive dress shop next door.
Arthur Awley is conducting tours to Venus and Mars by rocket. Charlie
Nicosia has the biggest chicken farm in New England and has just written a
book entitled, "The Chicken and Me."
Archie Cousins and Bob Driscoll have joined their talents in the construction
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of uppers and lowers for the `jchopperless" people of the United States, and are
known, by the way, as the False Teeth Kings of America.
As Miss Cook would say, C'est fini. I guess that takes care of everyone but
yours truly. Oh, wait a minute. Here is a postscript for me. "I couldn't figure
you out so you will have to wait twenty years to find out." Signed, The Prophet.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor M. George
DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN:
The steam valve flew off in Room 18 during bookkeeping?
Mr. Hayes made Joan Driscoll throw her gum away during chorus?
We plotted "that point" in geometry?
Miss Cook gave us a lesson on "removable layers?"
Barbie Twomey had Davie Manahan for a lab partner in chemistry?
We went to the Methuen football game in Pete's truck?
Joey Guthrie didn't put his hand up to his nose when he made a speech?
Jack Kooistra was interviewed for the Journal?
We had reports on historical novels in history?
Joey Guthrie told Mr. Lee the difference between an old and a young woman?
Santa Claus danced with Miss Neal?
Joey was made an honorary cheer leader?
Bill Driscoll stole the ball in our first football game and sparked us on to win?
Miss Lee taught sophomore English?
Kenny Clark answered a question in S. S. S.?
Gus wasn't arguing with Miss Bascom?
Miss Chapman asked Room 11 to collect buttons for her?
Marie Broderick told Miss C. that the largest diamond in the world was the
baseball diamond?
Phil Greenler danced one whole dance?
Mr. Donovan forgot to come to English 4-3?
Ginny Gaudet was the only girl in Senior Math?
Phil Greenler was the only boy in Latin 3?
We had veterans in our classes?
Jackie Lundgren wore two different shoes by accident?
Alva Eldridge poured acid into Howard Kinports' pocket?
Cynthia Ebersbach fell off her chair in Algebra 1-1?
There was no "jug?"
Margie Lee finally dropped French?
There were no girls in Room 6?
Margie Lee played her clarinet and Mary Clare played her violin in General
Science 1-1?
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Bob Northrup told Miss Bascom he was going to use Bob Driscoll for a Mental
Diseases notebook?
Archie Cousins came to school?
We won Stunt Night?
Shirley Wilcox wrote "wheat" instead of "huit" in French I?
Bennie Vose told Miss Sheridan they had Eskimos in Alaska?
Paul Adler walked into General Science 1-1?
The 1948 Journal Dance was a success?
Jackie Finneran taught Latin III?
Phil Greenler didn't answer a question in Chemistry?
We went to see "The Merchant of Venice" in Boston?
Miss Callanan took us to see "King Henry the Fifth?"
We stood in line for four hours to see the "Freedom Train?"
Nancy Ballantyne won third prize at the P. T. A. contest?
Benny Vose saw "Captain From Castile" four times?
We had Miss Doran for English 1-1?
Louise Consoli was Don Dearden's math teacher?
Room 15 wasn't freezing?
Jessie had her old Jalopy?
June and Jack were the mother and father of "A Date with Judy?"
Miss V. Chapman took the part of Rosalind in "As you Like It" in English 2-1?
Driving lessons were supposed to start?
The "snow" fell at the Journal dance?
We didn't sing "Happy Birthday" in the cafeteria?
We didn't have clubs?
We had the snake dance to Punchard and all thru N. A. the big night before?
We had our Junior Class Hay Ride?
Barbara Gillespie didn't have a smile for everyone?
The Mass. Ave. gang out-guessed each other on Miss Donlan's rides?
Marie Galvagna was the only girl in Physics?
Miss Cook wasn't late to a French Class?
We voted to play post office?
Bob Wilkinson told Miss Bascom that Russia gave the world twenty-four hours
to get out?
June Hamilton, Joe Guthrie, and Joe Winning all knocked their front teeth out?
AT JOHNSON WE HAVE:
Two Auers, but no minutes.
A Winning, but no loss.
A Currier, but no messenger.
Cousins, but no uncle.
Black, but no magic.
A Marshall, but no sheriff.
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OUR TURKEY TAKES TO LIMERICKS-
Barbara's a girl in our crowd I know a girl named Evie,
Who makes us all laugh out loud. For her size she is not very heavy.
Her jokes may be corny She can ride any horse,
But to us they're still "funny" Of it she's the boss,
And to say that I know her I'm proud. And treasures it more than a Chevy.
—M. C. H.
We have a teacher, Miss Bascom, Hustle, bustle, to and fro,
Who thinks George Clasby is handsome; Hear her busy chatter flow;
She wears a cameo pin, She's in and out
That sends us in a spin; Around and about;
But our friend she has become. That's Bernie Gosselin you know!
There's a girl in our class named Bennie, There was a young fellow named Gus,
She's not even the least bit henny, In Senior Social he caused a fuss,
She may like apple pie, Till Miss Bascom once said,
But her one passion is Ty. "Weigel, please use your head,"
"Oh he's wonderful," sighs our Bennie. But he would just sit there and cuss.
—N. B.
I know a girl named Bernie The Admiral is quite a lass.
Who likes to go on journeys. She sure has lots of class.
Usually to Boston She is a Jickey
Most likely gets lost in For her name is Hickey.
Not saying where, am I, Bernie? Here's hoping she sails before the mast.
—J. K.
A very nice guy we call Bill, There once was a fellow named Jack
Sweeps dirty floors with a will. Who rode on a wild broncho's back.
If there are jobs to be done, The broncho got read,
When all have had their fun, The ending is sad,
And no one will do them, then Bill will. For nothing can bring back our Jack.
—R. T. —D. B.
I know a girl named Claire, We know a girl named Jess
Who certainly is mighty fair, Whose faults we never will confess.
With charm galore, Her jalopy is bumpy,
She's never a bore, And also is dumpy,
This wonderful classmate called Claire. But what would we do without Jess?
—L. C.
There is a teacher named Cook I know a young boy named Joe
Who told us to read a book. Whose virtues all of us know;
That was in September, He is merry and witty
Now it is December, In country or city,
And I still haven't started the book. And his dancing can top any show.
—L. C.
I know a young lady named Cyn There is a fellow named Joe,
Who is full of vigor and vim. And for the girls he does go,
Of friends she has many Whether they're fat or slim,
And I don't know any, It doesn't matter to him,
Who don't know this girl named Cyn. Just so long as they have some dough.
—L. W.
We all know a fellow called Dick The best English teacher is he,
Who is just an old country hick. As I have found him to be.
He'll take his jalope You're enthused in his classes
Which no one can stoppe, And you know the time passes,
And bounce up and down till he's sick. For all this is done without fee.
A charming young lady is El There is a teacher called John
We wish her fine wardrobe she'd sell; Who to teach English was born.
She is friendly and glorious He is perfectly calm
Her baseball's notorious, Except when he gives an alarm
All her friends could undoubtedly tell. About subjects coming and gone.
—L. C. —A. A.
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There was a young girl named June There is a young fellow named Paul,
Who liked to sit 'neath the moon. Who besides being thin is tall;
Although very shy, As he shot for a basket,
She caught every eye, I heard someone ask it,
But she never had time to spoon. "How good is this fellow called Paul?"
—C. A.
In our class there's an actress named June There was a young fellow named Paul
When she emotes she makes everyone swoon. For whom all the lassies would fall,
She's cute and vivacious His smile was so bright
She acts very gracious All his friends would delight.
The Bergman of Johnson is June. A mischievous pal to us all.
—N. B. —L. C.
There is a young fellow named Lance I know a young fellow named Pete,
Young ladies he now does entrance. At dancing he cannot be beat.
Up to Johnson he goes But where driving's concerned,
And sure everyone knows He just never learned.
While at dances he really does dance. I think he must steer with his feet.
—J. W.
We have a teacher named Mr. Lee There once was a boy named Pete
Who, when we talk, gives a penalty. While skating he fell on his seat,
He's not religious, But somebody said,
But very judicious "Remove the lead!
He gives detention, you see. You're supposed to skate on your feet."
—G. L.
There is a young girl named Louise, There is a teacher called Pierce
Who does all her studies with ease, Who in English is very fierce.
But I wish you could see The compositions come flying
When she goes on a spree While the pupils are dying
How little she cares for her studies. And are carried away in a hearse.
—M. G. —A. A.
We have in our class a Mahoney, I know a girl named Sal,
Who is often full of baloney: Believe me she is quite a gal,
But she's charming and sweet, She is only five feet,
And it sure is a treat And boy, is she sweet,
To walk through the halls with Mahoney. But she's going steady with Hal.
There once was a girl named Mary Now Shirl's a pal stuffed with zing
Who was always quite contrary. Who makes all the corridors ring
She was always so fair With her playful remarks
That people did stare, And collection of sparks
Although small as an elf or a fairy. She puts everyone's frets on a wing.
A smile to us all comes from Nancy We have a teacher, Miss Torpey,
Who loves to eat sundaes so fancy, Who gives us zero if we copy;
Without her we'd suffer She teaches the business course
This great little bluffer, And talks till she is hoarse,
Cette jolie jeune fille called Nancy. Telling the boys they are sloppy!
There once was a teacher named Neal There is a young lady named Vi
When we talked, with us she would deal. Who thinks she must always get by;
I paid no attention, But when it comes to exams,
She gave me detention, She finds herself in a jam;
Now my big mouth will I seal. And when it's all over, she sighs, "Oh my!"
I know a fellow called Woody
Who's as bashful and shy as could be.
When at him a girl looks,
He drops all his books,
And trips down the stairs, our Woody.
—G. L.
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FOOTBALL
Although injuries plagued them throughout the year, Johnson remained vic-
torious, tucking six games into their hip pocket while allowing two to dribble
out. They showed to their loyal followers and admirers that they had the
"get up and go," to win the games, even when defeat seemed certain. They
proved this with the game at Howe. Trailing at the second period, Johnson, by
sheer will and determination, pushed the pigskin down the field for touchdowns
and victory.
But our boys really shone while playing Methuen and Punchard. The an-
cient rivalry of these teams brought out the eagerness and aggressiveness to win
—and win they did. They slaughtered Methuen on Columbus Day without much
trouble, and when Thanksgiving Day rolled around, were on their toes to over-
power Punchard, scoring early and often. Thus, they rightfully claimed the
"Little Three Championship."
The following members of the Senior Class were awarded their sweaters: Joe
Guthrie, Gus Weigel, Joe Winning, Eddie Brown, Buddy Cyr, Jack Kooistra,
Bob Wilkinson, Bill Driscoll.
Arthur Awley,Leon Wood
Sports Reporters
J. H. S. CHEER LEADERS
The Johnson High School cheer leaders welcomed four new members to the
group this year. They are Marjorie Lee, Joan Reilly, Charlotte Killam, and
Marjorie Schofield. Elaine Champion and Bernadette Gosselin were elected
head cheer leaders. The group added many new cheers to the list and they had
a favorite response from those attending the games.
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BOYS' BASKETBALL
Our boys had tough luck on the basketball court this last season. They
showed superb ball handling and were fairly accurate with their shooting, but
their defense seemed to be unsteady. Their ability to pull an upset over the
powerful Methuen quintet made us doubly proud of them. Although they didn't
present a very impressive record, they displayed fine sportsmanship and co-op-
eration throughout the season. There were three seniors who received letters:
Captain Gustave Weigel, Paul Adler, and Eddie Brown.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
The Johnson High School girls' basketball team was coached this year by
Miss Fitzgerald, who helped make it possible for the girls to have a very suc-
cessful season, finishing first in the Lowell Suburban League.
All except Jess Gucciardi, Elaine Champion (who were elected co-captains),
Lucy Gucciardi, Joan Driscoll and our first rate manager—Marjorie Lee—will
be back next year.
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Sports Reporter
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BASEBALL
As the Gobbler goes to print, the baseball season looks promising. Coach
George Lee has the following boys participating on this year's squad: Harry
Thomas (Manager); Catchers, Willis Hanscom (Captain), Charles Auer; Pitchers,
John Dolan, Donald Shackleton, John Zuill, Thomas Finn, Norman Humphries;
Infielders, Richard Hilton, Edwin Brown, John Kasheta, Francis Rivet, William
Ness, Donald Alexander, Harold Bamford, Kenneth Howard, Bruce Goodson;
Outfielders, James Kennedy, James Greene, Joe Driscoll, Joe Doherty, John
Wolfenden, Robert Hay, Daniel Long, Raymond Florin, Albert Midgley.
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FOREIGN PROTEGES
Three little foreigners, to whom the class of 1948 has been sending gift pack-
ages, are Hilde Grundel, Odette Noirbusson, and Guy Baheu.
Hilde lives in Austria, and the packages for her have come from the English
classes. Odette and Guy,who both live in France, have been receiving packages
for two years from the French classes. -
You can be sure the Class of 1948 feels proud, that through our own initi-
ative, three little children's lives have been brightened up.
KEY TO BABY PAGES
Full Page
First row across, 1. to r.—Margaret Twomey, Frances Ippolito, Elaine Cham-
pion, Marie Galvagna, Martha Glidden, Marguerite Glidden,Alice Tardiff, Viola
Nicosia, Barbara Gillespie, Laura Mangano, June Schmottlach, Barbara Mar-
shall, Marjorie Lee, Joseph Guthrie.
Second row across, 1. r. to—Bernadette Vose, Cynthia Ebersbach, Robert
Mitchell, Evelyn Mitchell, Marjorie Mitchell, Marie Galvagna, Ruth Turner.
Third row across, 1. to r.—Mary Claire Hickey, Margaret Hickey, Ann
Hickey, Nancy Ballantyne, Laura Mangano, Gloria MacCoy.
Fourth row across, 1. to r.—Patricia Scanlon, Marjorie Lee, Bernadine Gos-
selin, Mary Shottes, Peter White.
Fifth row across, 1. to r.—Barbara Marshall,Janice Fessenden,June Schmott-
lach, Margaret Twomey, Kenneth Clark.
Half Page
First row across, 1. to r.—Jessie Gucciardi, Lucy Gucciardi, Louise Consoli,
Frances Ippolito, Marian Etchells, Donald Shackleton.
Second row across, 1. to r.—Barbara Cooney, Jean Mahoney, Elaine Cham-
pion.
Third row across, 1. to r.—Willis Hanscom, Shirley Wilcox, Andrew Alvino,
Rose Torrisi, Edwin Brown, Arthur Awley, Robert Wilkinson.
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STUDENT COUNCIL, 1947-1948
Peter White Anthony Galvagna E. Champion
Joseph Guthrie Jane Broderick Raymond Canty
Nancy Connell Ellen Driscoll Justine Cyr
Fred Soucy Daniel Long Ruth Sanford
Marjorie Schofield Jean Mahoney Rae Long
Jack Kasheta Grace Stewart C. Scheipers
R. Hay Mary Ranfone Mary Boyle
Frank Lee James Greene David Rand
Dorothy Alvino John Arlit Joan Connors
G. Weigel
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter White
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Guthrie
Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Champion
We have started a noon-day program in which the students can play ping-
pong or badminton. We also have a program of dancing at noon time. There
were several methods of making money employed, among them two dances and
the selling of programs at football games.
DEBATING CLUB
The Debating Club this year, was interested in debating on recent or inter-
national problems. Some of these topics were:
Resolved: "We Should Allow European D. P's. in U. S."
"We Should Have Vivisection of Animals."
"We Should Lower the Voting Age to 18."
"We Should Have U. S. Generals as Presidents."
Members volunteered for the side that they favored and the debate would
be held with another member acting as chairman. Following the debate, Miss
Callanan would inform the participants of their faults and their strong points.
This club consisted of fifteen members: Philip Greenler, president; Elaine
Champion, vice-president; Marjorie Lee, sec.-treas.; Miss Ruth Callanan, ad-
viser; Marie Galvagna, Leon Wood, George Clasby, Charles Auer, Judith Chad-
wick, Geraldine Dubois, Angie Gioco, Kathleen Donnelly, Barbara Flockerzi,
Anthony Galvagna, Richard Gravel, David Hamilton.
CHEFS' CLUB
The first club meeting of the year was held Nov. 15, 1947. The officers
elected were: Andrew Alvino, Head Chef; Jack Kooistra, Assistant Chef; Don
Shackleton, Secretary-Treasurer. Under the supervision of Miss Alice Neal,our
adviser, the club has made ginger-bread, pies, doughnuts, griddle cakes, short-
cake, and many other things.
The members of the club are as follows:
Andrew Alvino Joseph Guthrie Charles Nicosia
Arthur Awley Jack Kooistra Donald Shackleton
Edwin Brown John MacCannell Peter White
Kenneth Clark William MacCannell John Wolfenden
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BOOSTERS' CLUB
Arlit, John Hanscom, Willis Meserve, Jacqueline
Bamford, Harold Heijn, Cornelis Ness, William
Calabrese, Constance Hilton, Richard O'Keefe, Florence
Connell, William Howard, Kenneth Pearson, John
Cooney, Barbara Humphries, Norman Rivet, Francis
Cronin, Sheila Kane, Martha Scanlon, Patricia
Curley, Marion Kasheta, John Schofield, Marjorie
Driscoll, Joseph Kennedy, James Shellnutt, John
Dearden, Richard Lawlor, John Simon, Earl
Doherty, Joseph Lee, George (Adviser) Weigel, Gustave
Driscoll, Daniel Legare, Joanne Winning, Joseph
Ebersbach, Cynthia Leighton, Jane Driscoll, William
Enaire, Francis Lundgren, Jacqueline Whipple, Anne
Farrell, Edwin Lundquist, Gilbert Leighton, Joan
Farrow, Donald Marshall, Barbara Tamagnine, James
Fessenden, Janice MacCoy, Gloria Hargreaves, Richard
McElhiney, Robert
HOBBY CLUB
The Hobby Club has had a very successful year. Each person talked about
and displayed a hobby. On June 7, we had an exhibit in the hall for all interested
students. This past year there have been many hobbies represented, such as
hunting, fishing, war souvenirs, stamp collecting and photography.
Harold Kent put on an exhibition about hunting and fishing which was very
good.
The club has subscriptions to two magazines, Photoplay and Field and Stream.
They have also purchased two good books on hobbies.
Adler, Paul Dolan, John Nelson, Ernest
Alexander, Donald Driscoll, Robert Rand, David (Vice-Pres.)
Banks, Robert Emmett, Thomas Robinson, Douglas
Banks, Richard Finn, Thomas Soucy, Fred
Canty, Raymond Howard, Kenneth Thomas, Harry
Cunningham, Robert Kelly, David Wilkinson, Robert,(Sec.-Treas.)
Cyr, William (Pres.) Magowan, William Yunggebauer, Fred
Miss Clara Chapman, Adviser
ART CLUB
The members of the Art Club have formed committees which have supplied
various means of entertainment at each meeting. This entertainment consists
of anything dealing with art, whether it is movies showing beautiful and colorful
American scenes or a demonstration in oil or pastel painting made by one of the
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members. The Art Club has also made visits to several well-known museums in
Andover and in Boston besides visiting a glass factory where the pupils observed
the many processes of making stained glass.
Art Club
Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Olive Butler
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Hutton
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Camf
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald Smith
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Smith
Members
Roger Camf Herbert Hayes Irene Roberts
Robert DeAdder Charlotte Hutton Donald Smith
Barbara Deighan Frank Lee William Smith
Marie DeSimone Virginia Leman Robert Stewart
Robert Dufresne Raymond Lewis Ruth Turner
Teddy Fowler Mary Maude Joan Wild
Elaine Perley
GLEE CLUB
Many modern songs were worked out in the different parts by the members
of Glee Club. They presented a Spring Concert with ones they felt were excel-
lent in preparation and melody. Following are the members: Elaine Champion,
president; Marjorie Lee, secretary-treasurer; Shirley Wilcox and Cynthia Ebers-
bach, pianists;Justine Cyr and Joan Canty, librarians; Irene Auer, Claire Canty,
Barbara Cooney, Patricia Currier, Marion Curley, Joan Driscoll, Marian Etch-
ells, Janice Fessenden, Bernadine Gosselin, June Hamilton, Frances Ippolito,
Claire Kelleher, Jacqueline Lundgren, Jean Mahoney, Laura Mangano, Gloria
McCoy, Evelyn Mitchell, Mary Shottes, Muriel.Schofield, Constance Calabrese,
Martha Kane, Irene Roberts, Jane Leighton, Kathleen Donnelly, Marjorie
Schofield, Joanne Legare, Shirley Foster and Alsine Klufts, Miss Betty James,
adviser.
DRAMATIC CLUB
The officers, elected at the first meeting, to direct the club for the year, were
as follows:
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Connors
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Connell
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Schmottlach
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert E. Finneran
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Joan Riley and Marie Broderick were elected to assist in planning future
club activities.
Pantomines were featured during this year's club meetings.
A play was given at Christmas time entitled, "Christmas Is for Children."
The cast of this play was as follows:
Mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Torrisi
Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Driscoll
Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Caliri
The Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beatrice McKinnon
The Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Bisson
The art of make-up was displayed on two ocasions. This proved both educa-
tional and amusing. Thus ended a successful and enjoyable year.
The members of the club were as follows:
Miss Margaret Donlan, Adviser Marion Etchells Rosemary Macklin
Dorothy Alvino Mary Finn Gordon Marshall
Nancy Ballantyne Robert Finneran Edith Massey
Albert Belanger Richard Fleming Beatrice McKinnon
Robert Bisson Raymond Florin Betty McLaughlin
Marie Broderick Virginia Gaudet Mae Murray
Marilyn Caliri Eleanor George Viola Nicosia
Constance Chadwick Barbara Gillespie Joan Reilly
Marilyn Chase Jessie Gucciardi Joan Richards
Priscilla Cole Lucy Gucciardi Ruth Sanford
Nancy Connell Margaret Hickey Nancy Schuster
Joan Connors Helen Hilse June Schmottlach
Joan Diamont Rae Long Rose Torrisi
Thomas Driscoll Eva Lundquist Bernadette Vose
Dorothy Dushame Evelyn Mitchell
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Consoli
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . Richard Mooradkanian
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Knightly
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Greene
Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Irene Cook
Justine Fitzgerald Grace Lambert
John Pearl Jean Mahoney
Some of our discussions have been on Palestine, Italy, France and Commu-
nism in the world today. Biographical sketches on presidential candidates were
discussed. We have also had our own club debating on "The Investigation of
Communists in Hollywood," and a debate with the Debating Club on displaced
persons. We saw a movie, "Freedom or Famine" along with the Debating Club.
We have had a round-table discussion at the Stevens Memorial Library on
the Marshall Plan.
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SENIOR SUB-DEB CLUB
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Shottes
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . Bernadine Gosselin
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muriel Schofield
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frances Ippolito
Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Claire Torpey
Members
Irene Auer Mary Chamberlin Claire Kelleher
Dorothy Black Patricia Currier Laura Mangano
Claire Canty Joan Driscoll Shirley Wilcox
The Senior Sub-Deb Club during the past year has enjoyed the following
programs:
1. Fashion Show.
2. Musical Program with Junior Sub-Deb Club as our guests.
3. Speaker on Personality—Miss Gillen.
4. Discussions on Personality.
5. Movies.
6. Concert in Boston.
JUNIOR SUB-DEB CLUB
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ranfone
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothy Conte
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norma Legare
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace Petell
Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Mary Buckley
Grace Stewart Jane Driscoll
Louise Finn Margaret Petell
Recently members of the club brought in articles to be discussed during the
last part of the period. We conducted a very successful fashion show. We were
invited to go and listen to the Senior Sub-Deb's musical program. We have also
played ping-pong in the gym. Each meeting a person conducts our business. In
this way each person has a chance to conduct the club as she wishes.
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SOPHOMORE SUB-DEB CLUB
The Sophomore Sub-Deb Club has been meeting every other Monday of the
school year. Its members have had general discussions on 'teen-age problems,
manners, school regulations, good grooming, etc. The club members enjoyed a
party in September, and are planning a trip to the beach in June.
Members
Jean Arlit, Jane Brown, Joan Canty, Elizabeth Cole, Helen Conte, Cynthia
Cousins, Margaret Cruickshank, Bertha Curry (Vice-Pres.), Justine Cyr (Pres.),
Beatrice D'Anjou (Sec.-Treas.), Evelyn Devine, Patricia Drummey, Virginia
Kimball, Mary Luzzio, Miss Katherine Sheridan (Faculty Adviser), Rose Sar-
kisian, Barbara Stack, Ruth Thomson, Dawn Thompkins.
FRESHMAN SUB-DEB CLUB
The club consists of twenty-seven girls. At the first meeting they chose the
following officers:
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene D'Anjou
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evelyn Roche
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Broderick
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Maynard
At the meetings, the girls discuss manners, personality, styles and other sub-
jects that 'teen-age girls are interested in. At every meeting the club selects a
chairman, who chooses a committee of three girls. In this way, each girl has a
chance to be on a committee.
The club is under the capable direction of Miss Veva Chapman.
MODEL BUILDERS' CLUB
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alva Eldridge
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Dolan
Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Rodger
Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Charles Vincent
Members
Paul Taylor Clarence Schiepers Norman Hanson
Alan Rodger Wilfred Rogers Carl VanBuskirk
Alva Eldridge Richard Hanson David Hollins
Calvin Snell George Donlan Dale MacArthur
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JOURNAL STAFF
Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Consoli
News Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Ballantyne
Exchange Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Clare Hickey
Humor Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Turner
Art Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Adler
Assistant Art Editor . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Marion Curley
Reporters
Sports Arthur Awley, Justine Fitzgerald, Leon Wood
Clubs . . . . . . . . June Schmottlach, Jean Mahoney
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Jordan
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Ballantyne
Student Council . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Guthrie
Freshman Class . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie Terret
Sophomore Class . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Sanford
Junior Class . . . . . . . . . . . . Florence O'Keefe
Senior Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Broderick
Proof Readers
Mary Finn Marie Galvagna Janet Knightly
Eleanor George Barbara Gillespie Jacqueline Meserve
Business Managers
Arthur Awley Leon Wood
Room Agents
Robert Banks William Magowan Ruth Sanford
Arthur Forgetta Mary Ann Maynard Vera Sullivan
Anthony Galvagna Mary Ranfone Rose Torrisi
Faculty Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith Pierce
Sponsors
Irene Auer Janice Fessenden Laura Mangano
Richard Banks Robert Finneran Barbara Marshall
Claire Canty Bernadine Gosselin Viola Nicosia
Elaine Champion Jessie Gucciardi Florence O'Keefe
Nancy Connell Lucy Gucciardi Patricia Scanlon
Barbara Cooney Gerald Gravel Muriel Schofield
Patricia Currier June Hamilton Mary Shottes
Joan Diamont Frances Ippolito June Stead
Joan Driscoll David Kelley Bernadette Vose
Cynthia Ebersbach Charlotte Killam Anne Whipple
Marion Etchells Shirley Wilcox
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Bob, who breaks a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Guthrie
Mother, who makes him break the date . . . . . . . . June Schmottlach
Father, who agrees with mother . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Ganley
Junior, a holy terror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Taylor
Jane Vera Sullivan
Bob's sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Mahoney Helen {
Carrie, Bob's one-and-only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Connors
Eunice who tries to take Carrie's place . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Reilly
Carl, Helen's boy friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earl Simon
Lefty, another holy terror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald Smith
Midge Joan Diamont
Dot who raid the icebox . Rose Torrisi
Mr. Gordon Robert Finneran
Mrs. Gordon Junior's parents Marion Etchells
Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Driscoll
Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Margaret Donlan
Music . . . . . . . . North Andover School Orchestra
(Under direction of Miss Betty James)
Tickets . . . . Miss Claire T. Torpey
Candy . Misses Irene Cook, Veva Chapman, Clara Chapman
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FOR SERVICE CALL
Trombly's Service Station
Wm. B. Kent Ice & Oil
Company I EXPERT LUBRICATION
IGNITION, CARBURETOR & BRAKE
ALSO FURNITURE MOVING REPAIRS. ALL WORK GUARANTEED
TRUCKING OF ALL KINDS
RES. 50 SECOND ST. TEL. 29784 TEL. 31031-22582 SUTTON ST., N. ANDOVER
DIME TELEPHONE 23519-9683 DANCE
COMPLIMENTS OF
CAPR I CAFE
Mac's General Store
ITALIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT
2 FLOOR SHOWS NITELY
7 JOHNSON STREET
TELEPHONE 30697
110 - 112 ESSEX ST. LAWRENCE, MASS.
COMPLIMENTS OF
J. P. Hainsworth SULLIVAN'S
THE BIG
INSURANCE AGENCY
FURNITURE STORE
TELEPHONE 27203
150 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER 226 ESSEX STREET
COMPLIMENTS OF Walter K. Morss & Son
BERRY FARM
�Chandler's Flower Shop WEST BOXFORD, MASS.
CULTIVATED BLUEBERRIES
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES
TELEPHONE 25246 I RED OR PURPLE RASPBERRIES
PLANTS AND FRUIT FOR SALE
162 ESSEX STREET LAWRENCE
IN SEASON
COMPLIMENTS OF
Mrs. Hickey's Jack & Jill COMPLIMENTS OF
Nursery School Hayes' Dairy Farm
TEL. 23971
274 TURNPIKE ST. NO. ANDOVER
JOS. J. O'CONNOR CHAS. S. DELISLE BEST WISHES FROM
South Side Cleaners Jeannette LeClerc's Shop
26 LAWRENCE STREET
231 SOUTH UNION ST. LAWRENCE I
LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
TELEPHONE 4392
TEL. 6845
COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF
Northeast Airlines Oates the Florist
LAWRENCE, MASS.
TEL. 33514
COMPLIMENTS, OF COMPLIMENTS OF
Ira D. Carty Middlesex Market
COMPLIMENTS OF S. Nazarian
Dehullu's Market JEWELER AND WATCHMAKER
JEWELRY OF ALL KINDS
TELEPHONE 32787 DIAMONDS - RINGS - NEW WATCHES
60 UNION STREET NO. ANDOVER CREGG BUILDING LAWRENCE
COMPLIMENTS OF Cross Book Shop
BOOKS - GREETING CARDS
Bill's Auto Service CIRCULATING LIBRARY
19 LAWRENCE ST. BAY STATE BLDG.
PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED
REPAIRS DONE WHILE YOU WAIT Maroney & Hardiman
John E. Morris PLUMBING AND HEATING, OIL BURNERS
OPTICIAN HOTPOINT APPLIANCES
215 COMMON ST. LAWRENCE, MASS. 61 WATER STREET NO. ANOOVER
TEL. 34261 TELEPHONE 5697 HARDIMAN RES. 82231
E. LA FRANERSE H. MAKER COMPLIMENTS OF
Artistic Beauty Shop
TELEPHONE 34741 Casey s Drug Store
52 WATER STREET NO. ANDOVER
LEADING THE FIELD IN CLOTHES
MACARTNEY$S
ESSEX STREET LAWRENCE
CALIRI INCORPORATED
DIAMOND MERCHANTS AND SILVERSMITHS
TELEPHONE 23330
447 ESSEX STREET, NEAR HAMPSHIRE LAWRENCE
BEST WISHES TO THE
CLASS OF 1948
ARLINGTON TRUST COMPANY
COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS DEPT.
MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP.
LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
COMPLIMENTS OF
Klier s Market
Whitworth's
RUBBER AND SPORTING GOODS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
■ RAIN COATS - SPORT CLOTHING
E. Carleton BemIS RUBBER FOOTWEAR
REALTOR-COUNTRY PROPERTIES
14 PARK STREET ANDOVER 581 ESSEX STREET LAWRENCE
RESIDENCE W. BOXFORD VILLAGE TELEPHONE 22573
ANDOVER 2140
BEST WISHES COMPLIMENTS OF
FROM
ELLIOT'S A FRIEND
THINGS FOR THE HOME
LOWELL LAWRENCE HAVERHILL
I
WHITE IND, SCALE AND SUPPLY CO.
PETER P. WHITE, PROP.
MOTORS TYPEWRITERS
MACHINERY DESKS
SCALES CHAIRS
TRUCKS ADDING MACHINES
WE HAVE THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW AND USED OFFICE FURNITURE
IN THIS CITY
8 MILL STREET LAWRENCE, MASS.
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Mario's Music Shop Great Pond Agency
REAL ESTATE INSURANCE
' ' MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD '
MAR10 M. FEOLE, MGR. COURTEOUS, COMPETENT, COMPLETE
SERVICE
18A JACKSON NEAR ESSEX LAWRENCE NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. TEL. 7620
COMPLIMENTS OF
BUNNY'S RESTAURANT
AIR CONDITIONED
"FIT FOR. A KING, SO BRING YOUR QUEEN "
THE BOYNTON PRESS
MERRIMACK STREET, LAWRENCE
RES., 259 OSGOOD STREET, NO. ANDOVER
PRINTERS OF THE "GOBBLER" FOR 1948
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