Margaret Johnson was the Interim Headmistress at Robert College from 1984 to 1986.
Margaret A. Johnson, affectionately known as Margo, passed away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 103. She was a remarkable woman who lived a life full of adventure and accomplishment. Born in Washington, DC, Margo spent most of her school years in France, and went on to graduate from Radcliffe College. In 1950, she was appointed Principal of the Milton Academy Girls' School, where she remained for thirty years.
Margo Johnson served as interim head at Robert College from 1984 to 1986. During her brief tenure, she oversaw many projects that had a lasting impact on the school, as stated by Rodney Wagner, then Trustees Board Chair, in the Spring-Summer 1986 edition of Robert College alumni publication: “Her energy, intelligence, quiet determination and ever-present common sense have had a remarkable impact in the two years she has been with us. She has made substantial progress toward developing a new curriculum; planning a new gymnasium, auditorium, and science building; reviewing teachers' compensation; and converting the Plateau into a top standard field and track. All of this will be felt for many years to come. But most of all the intangible element of her presence, which has had such a profound effect upon so many of us, will be much missed. We wish her well in her retirement.”
After Robert College, Margo returned to her family home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, where she remained active in several local organizations. Throughout her life, Margo was an enthusiastic traveler and an avid reader with a strong interest in foreign affairs. She is survived by her brother, Vice Admiral John D. Johnson, sister-in-law Patricia, nieces, a nephew, and grand nieces and nephews.
Published July 2023
