Dedham High School - Reflections Yearbook (Dedham, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1930 volume:

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The Treasure Chest Class of 1930 DKDHAM HIGH SCHOOL DEDHAM MASSACH CSETTS Kditor-in-t hief t ' RiEDA Eaton Staff Dorothy Brennan D oROTH ’ Clarke Eric Ericsson Peneloi ' E Karafotias Henry Lambert Howard I ierce R(jderick ' Ehomson Elizabeth Smith Mary V a loin a (lover design Ethel Vagni:r l itle rtf ) ear Booh sur yested hy Mar ’ Kelly 1 lie editor wishes to tliaiik tlic ;taff lor its laithtui, cliccrlul, riul always lielptiil cooperation, which made this year book |iossilde, and in belialf ot (lie stall, to cxiires- our appreciation to all those who in any way whatever helped in the editinjj of it. W ' e dedicate this to OL R SONS and DAUCIHTERS who we know will enjoy it as much, if not more, than we have. ' I ' O ' OL’ (Son, or daughter, whichever you may be) Did you just find this today, packed away in some musty, dusty box? Didn’t daddy look funny ? And mother ! If you want to laugh some more, do read the class history and prophecy ! CLASS OF 1 9 S 0 5 SENIOR FACULTY Miss Uu isa E. Heckert, the mechani- cal drawing teacher, graduated from the Massachusetts School of Art ami has a H. S. E. degree from the Harvard Summer School. Her opinion of the hoys of the high school, w ith whom she has had the most contact, is on the whole lavorahle. ' Ehis summer M iss Heckert is going to make her second trip to Europe where she is to take a Eine Arts course at Munich, (ler- many. She is interested in the real basic development of modern design. She didn’t tell us so, hut we hear that .M iss Heckert’s engagement has been an- nounced to Mr. Albert R. Miller. .Mr. Howard Hottomlev, otherwise known as “Topper” graduated from Hoston L ' niversity twice (K)15, 1916) and has R. A. and M. A. degrees from that college. He saw (and felt!) active service overseas in the World War. He was such a poor private that they made him a sergeant-major. Before coming to I )edham to teach, he taught in Provincetown and Haverhill. His hobbies are bridge and the “talking” pic- tures. We’ll always remember “I ' oiiiier” for his funny stories and the way he had of scaring us into learning our L iiited States history and Problems. .M ESS . Eargaret Bovxtox, whom we have seen tripping so swiftly through the corridors, graduated from Mt. Holyoke College with an A. P . degree. In 1919 she came to Dedham and is now the head of the Erench Department. In i9_to she cajia- hly served as faculty-advisor to the Student Council. .M iss Boynton is one of those dainty crea- tures who has a captivating way of rolling her eyes or lifting an eyebrow. Although she is so charming, we all know from ex- perience that we can go only so far and no farther fooling with her. Believe us when we tell you that you have to study your French or — well, we’ll spare you the ghastly details. Radcliffe College sent Miss Ji’LIA Campbell out into the hard cruel world in 1921. In 1926 she went to France to study, where she gained experience teaching French hoys and girls who she says are little Stoics in comparison with the live- wire American pupils. She taught in Green- held and Southbridge, Massachusetts, be- fore coming here. Do you remember the stories Miss Camp- bell used to tell us about those who went to France and used incorrect pronuncia- tion? How do you say “corn beef and cab- bage” to a Frenchman, anyway? Miss Iaww Ci.ot gh graduated from Colby College with an A. B. degree and has nearly acquired the necessary points for an A. M. degree from Boston University. She likes the friendly attitude of the pupils of our high school. Outside of school her chief interests are gardening and book- collecting. How many times we’ve heard the excla- mation Irom some |ioor soul in misery over mathematic.s — “Isn’t Miss Clough a dear?” Both boys and girls agree with this state- ment, although the former have their own vernacular in which they express • Miss Lucy’s” “school-wide” popularity. She has been a helpful advisor to our class and was faculty-advisor to the Student Council, 1927-29. 6 THE TREASURE CHEST M iss Maoelixe Ci.ough graduated from Colby College with an A. B. degree and is now working for an Ed. M. degree at Boston University. She formerly taught in Concord, Abington, and (iloucester, and says that she likes I). H. S. the best of all. Her home is in Kennebunkport, Maine. Mi.ss Clough, as a Latin teacher, is just about perfect. ( Ask Mary Valdina, if you don’t believe it!) She’s one of the kind that gives you a helping word here and there and follows a poor translation on your part with the gentle words: ‘A es, you went off just a little hit there.” M ISS Mariox Corley: “I am a graduate of Bay Path Institute. My time outside of school is taken up with work at Boston Loiiversity, and the household duties of my apartment. I have nearly all the work finished for the B.B.A. degree at the College of Business Adminis- tration. In the apartment I respond to such lordly titles as cook, maid, and scrubwoman. d ' he sports in which I excel are swim- ming and golf. However, I shall be more willing to discuss both when I am able to dive without holding my nose and to hold the golf stick correctly, to say nothing of hitting the hall. M y summers are spent in the peaceful hills of Vermont.” Mr. Harold Covvax, the head of the Commercial Department, gave his life his- tory in the humorous vein for which he is noted. He said that he graduated from New ’ork University, where he spent most of his time wishing he were back in high school, a place he had formerly disliked, (to put it mildly). Before coming to Dedham in 1920, he taught in Manchester, New Hampshire; Pa.ssaic, New Jersey; and Ar- lington, Massachusetts. We judge that he likes D. H. S. pretty well, since he has taught here longer than in any other place. Aside from being a cracker-jack of a teacher, Mr. Cowan makes a splendid class advisor. Under his supervision, the “Mirror” has been “multigraphed” every two weeks this year. Come on, now, a big hand for “Baldy”! Miss Mario.x Hardixg’s home is locat- ed in Ossipee, New Hampshire. She gradu- ated from the Arlington High School in Massachusetts in 1920, received a B. S. de- gree from I ' ufts College in 1925, and dur- ing the summer of 192S studied at Mas.sa- chusetts Institute of Technology. Mirs Harding has held teaching positions in the following schools: Durham, N. H. Junior High School; Robinson Seminary in Exeter, N. H ., and is now teaching science and Biology here. Although she is a woman, and rather tiny at that, she seems to have no fear of all those pickled, crawly, squirm- ish things that she keeps in jars. After graduating from Beverly High School, where he left an enviable athletic record, Mr. Jack Heaphy went to George- town University and continued to show his athletic prowess; he was chosen “all-south- ern center.” Mr. Heaphy enlisted for the world war, but since a previous operation prevented his being sent to France, he was stationed in the R. (). T. C. in Georgia, where he took charge of the football teams. After the war, he transferred from Georgetown to Boston College, where he played center on the football team that beat ale and went through a season without defeat. Graduating from Boston College in 1923, he became teacher-coach at Boston College High and later coach at Boston College. In 1927 he came, he saw, and conquered Ded- ham High. Miss Harriet Huxtixg came to Ded- ham in 192H to take charge of the Cooking Department. She received a B. S. degree from Framingham Normal School and has had experience in teaching at the E.ssex County Agricultural School in the Home- making Department. We liked the odors that wafted from her CLASS OF 1 9 J 0 room on the third Hoor much hotter than we did those that floated down to us from Mr. Peterson’s laboratory. Mr. Daniel Keegan (iraduated from Peabody High, and Sal- em N ormal. He arrived at Dedham High School in 1924 and is working for M. Ed. and B. S. degrees. Though Mr. Keegan served in the army, he’ll tell nothing of his e.xperiences. When not busy with school work, he has outside interests such as accounting and income tax work. He is very fond of music and golf. We all extend our appreciation to Mr. Keegan for so efficiently filling the place of Mr. (jibb. The orchestra has enjoyed his leadership. .Miss Dorothy Kendall graduated from Mt. Holyoke College. Before coming to Dedham in 1928, she taught in Concord, New Hampshire. She has varied interests such as hiking, mountain climbing, travel, literature, and drama. Her opinion of D. H. S. is that “it is so good, it should be better.’’ W e not only think, hut knoiv , that with- out her aid the “Mirror’’ could not have been published, and that her firm but tact- ful methods have inspired the respect and confidence of her classes. .Miss Elizaheth Knowlton graduated from Wellesley College in 1922 and the next year studied at the Erench School, Middlehury. In 1925 she went abroad and visited Flngland, Scotland and northern France. In the summer of 1928, she de- cided that she ought to see .“America first, so she journeyed to California. Last sum- mer (1929) she studied at the Breadloaf School of F ' .nglish and Dramatics. She says that it gives her a great deal of pleasure to coach the senior play but we don’t think she can possibly enjoy doing it as much as we’ve enjoyed having her. •Many poor lost souls in detention have enjoyed the vocal concerts which she sang to the unappreciative walls of an empty assembly hall. M iss Isabel Mi ir graduated from Mt. Holyoke, where she seems to have had a good time, according to the stories she tells of sleigh riding to Old Hadley for waffles and chicken, of pretending to be an artist from the .Art Building and so having after- noon lunch at the Gift Shop, and of cutting up worms, frogs ’n’ things in the biology lab. She taught in Harrisville, .New ATrk and Newport, New Hampshire before coming to Dedham High, “of which I must have a good opinion,’’ she says “since I’ve been here eleven years.” .M iss M uir will receive her M. A. degree from Boston University this June. The past school year her chief haunts have been the 1:15 train Boston University, and the Boston Public Library. “When I get my M. A .” and “when you get your M. .A.” have been favorite phrases around the bridge and at the dinner tables, until her young nine year old nephew was moved to ask one day, “What does M. A. mean. Aunt Isabel? Middle Aged?” M ISS F ' lorence M L ' RDOCK, who hasn’t been out of high school so very long her.self, is a graduate of Radcliffe, with an .A. B. degree. She has also attended the Harvard Summer School and Boston L niversity and taught in Barnstable before coming to Ded- ham in 1929. Miss Murdock is greatly in- terested in dramatics in which she has dis- played her skill by her able directing of the Class Day Play this year and last. Ve think she is an example of that saying about the best things coming in little packages. .Mr. F ' . T. Peterson, B. S. (working for .M. FAl.) graduated from Bates College in 1919 and studied at the I niversity of Cincinnati and Boston University School of F.d ucation. I le said : “1 find six years of experience at Dedham High School very interesting. The boys and 8 THE I ' REASURE CHESl ' FACTETV Left to right — First ro ' Zi ' : Miss Murdock, Miss Corley, Miss Thumim, Miss Richards, Mr. Eaton, Miss Hovnton, Miss Muir, Miss Campbell, Miss Heckert. Second rcm;: Mr. Pearson, Mr. Hottomley, Mr. Keegan, Mr. Heaphy, Mr. Cowan, Superintendent Anthony, Miss Goodale, Miss E. Clough, Miss Knowiton, Mr. Peterson. Third ronv: Miss Sweeney, Miss Trethewey, Miss MacIntyre, Miss ( ' hick. Miss Tobin, Miss M. Clough, Miss Harding, Miss Kendall, Mr. Jenkins. gills are very enjoyable to work with. I am a firm believer that the boy ami girl of today is a better type than has existed previ- ous to now, though w e hear them criticized severely by some of the older people, who do not seem to understaiul conditions of the present day. Outside of school my chief hobbies are bowling and golf, though I am still in the duffer’s class. My pride was greatly hurt when Coach Heaphy and I were beaten by a ten year old boy.” Chemistry and Physics never seemed hard while we had Mr. Peterson for our teacher. He was very understanding and no one is rated any higher than he is hy his students. M iss M.arv E. Sulliv.an, who has taught so many girls how to make stylish dresses without sewing the ends of the sleeves together, is herself a gratluate of Dedham High School. She has also attend- ed the Boston School of Domestic Science, Simmons, and the State Vocational schools. No wonder she sew ' s so well! Mls.s M.arv Sweexev graduated from Simmons College with the degree of Bach- elor of Science. She hopes that some day she may acquire a Master’s degree from the same college, so that she can sign herself M. S. ; B. S. ; M. S. ; and then she won’t know whether she’s coming or going. After teaching a year in Huntington, a small village in the western part of the state, where the thunder rolling through the valleys frightened her more than the big- gest boys and girls in her classes, she came “back home” to teach. Naturally she thinks Dedham, Dedham High and its boys and girls are tbe best ever. Outside of school hours, you’ll find M iss Sweeney around the bridge table with a groiqi of congenial soids, or starting off in her Ford, packed with the aforementioned congenial souls and a large basket of luneb- CLASS OF 1930 eon, or jogging off with a brisk pace the long way home — just for the exercise. Miss Frances Thumim has an A. B. and an M. A. degree from Radcliffe Col- lege. She also attended the State Normal school in Lowell, Massachusetts, the Har- vard (Graduate School of f ' ducation, and the University of Berlin, Germany. Her teaching career began in Freeville, New ork. She taught several years in Newton, Massachusetts and then returned to Ger- many as instructor for three semesters m the L ' liiversity of Berlin. During the war she served as a social worker in the L nited States, where she dealt with children and immigrants. She fosters her interest in dra- matics by acting as dramatic instructor in a girls’ camp during the summer months. M iss d ' humim came to Dedham in 1928 and since then has been the “little Napo- leon’’ of the faculty. Miss Jo.vn Tobin, who has put “us girls” through our paces for four years, and has done her best to make some of us (?) stand up straight with feet parallel, gradu- ated from the Sargent School of Physical Education, and attended Harvard Summer school. She refused to give dates at this point, because she says she knows what good mathematicians there are in the senior class. In 1919 she came to Dedham after get- ting the pupils in (iloverstown. New ork ) and Somerville, Miussachusetts all “lamed up.” Miss Fobin says that she is one of the shaky supports of the school ! M ISS Mar ' S’ Weeks graduated from Smith College with an A. B. degree, and spent the next year at Simmons College. Before becoming a member of the Ded- ham High School P ' aculty in 1918, she passed two interesting years teaching the pupils of W oods Seminary, a private school at Suffolk, Virginia, and those of the Ips- wich High School. Always cheerfid, jolly, and lovable, al- though now and then that tiny frown on her brow tends to frighten us, she comes out with the statement that the students of the Dedham High School are the finest group she ever taught. Miss Dorothy Weller, who graduated from IVIassachusetts School of Art has de- voted herself for the most part to her art both in and outside of school hours. We think she must have had a few spare mo- ments, though, because she is to be married June 21, 1930 to Mr. Harold Kenyon. FHsie Haley, the popular .secretary in the office, who is to be one of the six bridesmaids, has told us all about the w ' edding. Fhe matron of honor and the two flower girls are to be gowned in yellow aiul the bridesmaids are wearing shaded-green dresses and are carry- ing bouquets of sweet peas, d ' he future rs. Kenyon is going to make her home in Providence, R. I. 10 THE TREASURE CHEST OUR CLASS MATES “A maid petite uith (harms so siLcet. MARJORIE ANNE AMOS “Marge” Date of Hirth: July ii, 1913 (Iraduated from: Ames Jr. High School Ambitions: I ' o travel Activities: Sr. Play ’30; launch Counter “Deep seated in intelligence , Ideas, atoms, influences.’’ CLIEEORI) HEETON “Skipper” Date of birth: Eebruary 21, 1912. (iraduated from: Avery Ambition : Aviation engine mechanics I festination : undecided Activities: School printshop, 1925-1930. “ There are feiv persons ivho pursue science with true dignity.’’ JOHN HENSC N “Johnny” Date of birth: November 13, 1912. (Iraduated from: Ames Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Destination : Work Activities: 1930 Student Council; Senior play (Property Committee) Assembly Plays; Traffic Squad 1928-1929; Junior Prom Committee: 1927, Treasurer of Class. “On u ' ith the dance — let joy he unconfined ” ROBERT BERRY “Bob” Date of birth: April 14, 191O. (iraduated from: Ames Ambition : A success Destination: Stanford University Activities: Football ’26 ’27 ’28: Baseball ’27, ’28 Chairman Junior Prom, Orches- tra Committee and Senior I’rom, Class Poem. “Rich in saving common sense.’’ HERBERT A. BINCi Date of birth: August 27, 1912. (jiaduated from: Ames Ambition : Aviation Destination. I well Institute Activities: Orchestra 1930; Senior Class Play “ There is no failure except in no longer trying’’ WILLIAM BINGHAM “Bill” Date of birth: October 3, 1911. (iraduated from: Ames Ambition : Florist Destination: Edward Bingham Sons I nc. Activities: Football team 1926, 27, 28. “A fair blonde tvith eyes of blue’’ CARIN BLOOM “Blonde” Born May 27, 1912. Graduated from: Ames Ambition : Drawing Teacher. Destination: Business Vorld. Activities: Dedham High School Or- chestra 1926, 1928, 1929, 1930. Basketball, 1930. “If he has any faults he has left us in doubt.” IR TN(J BLUMENTHAL “Pekd” Date of birth: April 7, 1913. Graduated from: Ames Ambition: Engineering Destination : Northeastern Activities: Orchestra, 1927-28-29 CLASS OF 1950 11 “The secret of success is constancy of pur- pose. DOROTHY ' BRENNAN Dot” Date of birth: April 6, igi2. Graduated from: Ames Ambition : To be the owner of valuable cats Destination: Boston University. Activities: Student Council 1928, ’29, ’30: Decoration Committee for (iiadua- tion 1929; Traffic Squad 1928, ’29, ’30; Decoration Committee for Prom 1929: Mirror reporter 1928, ’29; Assistant editor of the Mirror 1930; ■ear Book Committee 1930; Executive Committee 1928; Library 1928; Properties Com- mittee for Senior Play 1930; Latin Play 1929; Honor Student 193c. “Ifoiv brilliant and mirthful the light of his eyes. SUMNER BROWN “Spud” Date of Birth: November 2, 1912. Graduate from: Ames Ambition: To get along Destination: Work “The keenest sense of humor, J courageous , merry grin, A mind alert and flashing, A friend through thick and thin. MAR ■ BRUNTON Date of Birth: September 28, 1912. Ciraduated from: Oakdale Ambition : d ' o be a statistician rX’stination : Mt. Holyoke College Activities: Student Council ’27. ’28, ’30; d ' raffic Squad ’28, ’29, ’30; Head of Li- brary Council ’30: Red Cross Delegate ’29 ’30: Senior Play ’30; Delta Eta Sig- ma ’28 ; Mirror Aid ’28 ; Executive Com- mittee ’29, ’3(t; Prom Committee ’30; Prophecy Chairman ’30. Honor Student 1930. “A youth to fortune and fame unknoivn. ROBERT BUCHANAN “Buke” Date of birth : January 24, 1912. Graduated from: Ames Antbition : To be a Richard Halliburton Destination: Work for Eelephone Com- pany. “ Type of the u ise u lio soar hut never roam . True to the kindred points of heaven and home. MYRTLE BUCKLER Date of birth: November 5, 1912. Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition : To be a mathematician Destination: Wellesley or Radcliffe Activities: Student Council ’28; Traffic ’28, ’29, ’3; Mirror x id ’29; Committee for Prom ’29, ’30 ; Prophecy Committee ’30; Class Play ’30; Delta Eta Sigma ’28 ; (jlee Club ’27 ; Assembly Commit- tee ’30; Latin Play ’29. “Daintiness of manner, affections mild , — neatness is her passivord. AGNES CECILIA BURNS “Burnsey” Date of birth: Septembers, 1912. Graduated from: Ames Ambition : To travel Destination: Framingham Normal Activities: Senior Play “No matter iL ' hat you do. If your heart he only true. HARRY CAMPBELL Date of birth: August 13, 1912. .Ambition : I ' o be a success. .Activities: d ' raffic, 1928, ’29, ’30. “If ith music sueet. and speeches light This fair miss, our hearts delight. DORO ' EIO’ CLARK “Dot” Date of Birth: .August, 1912. Graduated from: ()akdale School .Amhition : d ' o study Music Destination: New England Conservator ' of Music, .Activities: ' Eraffic 1928 ’29 ’30; Student 12 THE i ' REASURE CHEST Council 102S ’29; Library 1929 ’30; Delta Sigma i92 S; Orchestra 1927 ’28 ’2c; ’30; Olee Club 1927; Properties of Senior Play 1930; Publicity I93C ' ; Cheer Leader 1929; Chairman of Refreshment Committee of Student Council 1930; Committees for Prom, 1929; Assistant h ' ditor of ear Hook. If i h gentle yet f rcvailing jorce Intent upon her destined course. SYLVIA M. CHAMBERLAIN I )ate of birth : January 16, 1913. (jraduated from: Westwood Ambition : Eo be a success Destination: Registry of Deeds Acti ' ities: Basketball 19 7 Mirror Reporter 192S; Chairman Junior Prom Invitation Comm;ttee 19-29: Pub- licity Committee ff)r Senior Play; Honor Student 1930. I ' o do tvell is good; to do good is better PHYLLIS COLLINS “Phil” Date of birth: May i, 1912. Ambition: Clerical Work. I )estination : Chandler’s. If ' earing all that leeight Of learning lightly like a floiver. EMMA CCYNANT “M” Date of birth : December 10, 1911. Oraduated from: Avery Ambition : To get married Destination: Women’s E.xchange Activities: Mirror Reporter, 1927; Mir- ror Secretary, 1929; Lunch Counter, 1928, 1929; Honor Essay, 1930; Honor Student 1930. Never a girl so u ' illing. MARION CONLON “Sis” Date of birth: April 26, 1913. Oraduated from: Ames Ambition : Eo travel Destination: Business school. 1 have never been hurt by anything I didn ' t iViy- ' ELIZABETH CONNEEL “Bessie” Date of Birth: September 24, 1912. Oraduated from: Ames Ambition: Eo teach. Ill zeill is ever foreign to her nature.” RUTH CROCKETT “Ducky” Date of birth: November 10, 1911. Oraduated from: Avery Ambition : I ' o be a nurse Destination: Massachusetts (general Hospital Everything is possible for him ivho possesses courage and activity.” ERANK DE EELICE Oraduated from: Ames Ambition: Civil Engineer Destination: Chauncey Hall If hat her heart thinks, f rr tongue speaks.” IRENE DEMERS “Rene” Date of birth: September ii, 1912. Oraduated from: Oakdale. Ambition : Cartoonist. Destination: Busine.ss World. fler ivays are ivays of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.” MARY DILLON Date of birth: October 8, 1912. Oraduated from: Avery Ambition : Stenographer Destination: John Hancock Insurance Activities: I ecorating Committee for Senior Prom, Publicity Committee for Senior Play, Lunch Counter, ’28, ’29; Oirls’ Basket Ball 1929. Smooth runs the u ' ater u here the- brook is deep.” ELEANOR DIMOCK “Ella” Date of birth: November 13 1911. Oraduated from: Islington Ambition : Pri ate secretary Acti ities: Senior Play Candy Committee. CLASS OF 1930 13 “As for discussions — they are flat things. KENNETH DOHHROW “Ken” Date of birth : September 3, 1912. (iraduated from: Oakdale Ambition : I ' ufts Destination: Huntington “Happy am I ; From care I am free; If’hy aren’t thy all Contented like me? DORIS A. DOLAN ”D” Date of Hirth: July 4, 1912. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : Eo be a nurse Destination: Lndecided Activities: Lunch Counter ’27, ’28, ’29; Candy Committee; Decorating Committee. “My thighs are thin, my hotly lank and lean. WALTER DONOVAN “Corn” Date of birth: September 4, 1911. Gratduated from: Oakdale Ambition : Constructiotial Icngineer Destination: Work “ ' t oil can flepend on him for every duty lie is as true as steel DOLdEAS DCIA ' “Doug” Date of birth: May 10, 191 i. (iraduated from: WTstwood Ambition : Eo Hy and own a plane Destination: Lowell Institute “A It ho she has so much to do, She’s every hotly ' s friend. She makes her tasks her happiness — Stays cheerful to the end. ERIEDA EA ' EON “Dick” Date of birth: November 18, 1911. Graduated from: Ames Ambition: d ' o write and produce plays. Destination: Boston University C. E. .Activities: Constitution Committee 1927; Basket Ball 1927, ’28, ’29, 30; Student Council 1928, ’29 3(t; Chairman of Re- cess Study Hall 1929: Delegate to Stu- dent Council Convention 1929; Chair- man of Committee on Assemblies 1929, ’30; A. A. Candy Table 1928; Library 1929; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom 1929; Delta h ' ta Sigma 1928; “40 Miles an Hour” 1928; Orchestra 1927, ’28, ’29, ’30 ; Traffic 1928, ’29 ’30; Mir- ror Aid 1927; Mirror Reporter 1928, Associate Bhlitor of Mirror 1929; Editor of Mirror 1930; Christmas Play 1928; Senior Play 1930; Chairman of A ear Book Committee ; Editor of A ear Book ; Cheer leader ’29, ’30; Honor Student ' 3c) “One of courage, firm, anti fit for trust. ERIC ERICSSCAN “Red” Date of Birth: July 11, 1912 Graduated from: Aver - Ambition: Civil Engineer Destination : Northeastern University Activities: Orchestra (Junior and Sen ior) ; Senior Prom-Coats; ;Aid at Loot- ball (lames “Ilertiir, her manners, all who sau ' tidmircd. CATHERINE A. ETEZGERALD Date of birth, July 24, 1912 “Rena” Graduated from: Ames Ambition : I ' o Hy to New A Ork. Destination: John Hancock Insurance Company. Activities: Class Secretary 1927, ’28, ’29, 30; ILasketball 1927, ’28, ’29, ’30; Traf- fic 1929, ’31); Student Council 1929; Ex- ecutive Committee 1929, ’30;; Mirror Aid 1927. “Life is one grand sweet dream JOHN EEAN.AGAN “Jack” August 18, 1910. Graduated from: .Ames .Ambition : .Av iator. Destination: UmAersity of Southern California. .Activities: ( )rchestra ’26 ’27 ’28 ’29; Cla ' -s Basket Ball 1930; Baseball ’29 ’30. 14 THE TREASURE CHEST “Patient, never tiring, Never takes ojfenee, Friendly, ahvays eheerfiil, Blest n ith eonimon sense. EDri ' H fowlp: Date of birth: November 2 , igi2. (iraduated from: Oakdale Ambition: To be successfid jirivate secretary Destination: Chandler Secretarial School Activities: Mirror Aid 1927, ’29; Ex- ecutive Committee I92 S, ' 29; Traffic 1930; Library Council 1930; Class Prophecy 1930 “One of the hoys xi lio ahvays nears a smile and earries a xvelro ne greeting for everyone. RCSSEEE (fALLAffHER “Rusty” Date of birth: April 9, 1914. Came from: Woonsocket High Ambition: (Jreat auto and aeroplane mechanic Destination: Northeastern L ni ersity Activities: I sher, Senior Play; Senior Prom Decoration Committee “She sketehed : the vale, the ivood. the heach Orexv lovelier from her peneil ' s shading. EMI LIE OALLAN ' E Date ot birth: June 26, 1912 (iraduated from: Oakdale Ambition : ' Fo be an artist Destination: Business Actuities: Executive Committee, 1927: Channian junior Prom Decorating Com- mittee, I92(S; Delta Pita Sigma, 192S; Junior Reporter, 1 92H ; Chairman, Deco- ration for graduation 1927; Christmas |day 1927: A. A. Play ,1927. Class Day Play 1930. “II e l koadv she dance, singe and make eheere. MAIO ' (iALElVAN “Frankie” Date of birth: August i(S, 1912. (iraduated from: Ames Ambition: A cooking teacher Destination: Cooking School Activities: Junior Decorating Commit- tee of 1929; Decorating Committee sen- ior Prom I93 t; Advertising Committee senior class play I93 u “Clod’s blessing is after all a good ivoman IRIS CiAV Date of birth: February 7, 1913. (iraduated from: Avery Ambition: To be a teacher ‘My life hath rather been eontemplath ' e than active. EDWARD H. GILLESPIE “Ed” Date of birth, June 6, 1912. (iraduated from: Islington Ambition : Chemical Engineer. Destination: Tufts College. Activities: Usher at Junior Prom 1929 Usher at Graduation 1929 She has a voice of gladness, and a smile of beauty.” HELEN GOETZ “Len” Date of birth: June 19, 1910. Graduated from: Oakdale. Ambition: Private Secretary. Destination: Business WTrld. A merry heart goes all the day ALICE GRANT “Al” Date of birth : November I2, 1912. Ambition : To become a nurse Destination: Faulkner Hospital School Acti ’ities : Basketball 1927, 192S “iriien night hath set her silver lamp on high Then is the time for study IDA GU BE R Date of Birth: Seiitember 2, 1912. Graduated from: .Avery True Ambition : ' Fo be a successful druggist. Destination: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. CLASS OF 1930 15 I like not only to he lofved, but to he told that I am loved.” ALBERT HA(}EN “Al” Date of Birth; June 20, 1913. (Graduated from: Islington. Ambition: To be a golf pro. Activities: Check room Committee ’28, Senior Play ’30. “A freshe, a frie, and friendly man. EDWARD WOODROW HARTNETT “Susie” Date of birth: November 15, 1912. (jraduated from: Avery Ambition; To be a multigraph operator. Destination: Business world Activities. F ' xecutive Committee, 1930; Picture Committee, 1930; ear Book Committee, i93 ; Senior Play Program, Manager, Class Day Play; In charge of Printing of Mirror 1930. “Life is one demn grind. ARd ' HUR HAYDEN April 3, 191 I. (iraduated from: Oakdale Ambition; Journalist Destination: More school and newspaper work “Though I am young. I scorn to flit On the ii ings of horroived u ' it. ALERED HEINSER “Pickles” Date of Birth; Eebruary 15, I 9 i 3 - (Graduated from: Avery Ambition: Aeronautical Designer Destination : Northeastern .Activities: ' Ereas. of Class i 9 7 : dent Council I9 ' 8; ' Erathc Scpiad 1928, 1929; Member of Class Prophecy Cast “A friend is your needs ansivere-d. ' 1 R 01 N 1 . HENDERSON “(linny” “Henny” Date of birth: .March 19, 1913- Oraduated from: Oakdale .Ambition : Lawyer Destination: Portia Law School Activities: Basketball 1927, ’28, ’30; Baseball 1929; Senior Class Play; Check Room Junior Prom, 1928. “A friendly smile and a friendly ivay.” MARIE ANNE HEYN “Ree” Date of birth: Adarch 9, 1913. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : Private Secretary. Destination : Business WTrld. Activities: Delta Eta Sigma ’27 ’8; Can- dy Committee for Senior Play 1930. “Matters ivill go suimmingly” FRANK HOLLAND “Dutch” Date of Birth: March 25, 1910. Graduated from: Ames .Ambition : Making good at swimming Destination: Prep school “It ho mixed reason ivith pleasure, and wisdom ivith mirth.” FRANCIS HUGHES “Skin” Date of birth; January 8, 1912. Graduateil from: .Ames Ambition: Munroe Calculator Operator Destination: Notre Dame Activities: Basketball ’28, ’29; Captain 1930; Football 1929; Baseball 1930; Student Council, traffic squad “Some men take to business” ARTHUR JAC(dB “Jake” Date of birth; (October 22, 1912. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : ' Eo obtain a good place in business. Destination : Business school .Activities: Baseball 1928-1930; print- ing of Mirror. “ .f man diligent in his business” FREDERICK K.ALLENBKRG “Fred” Date of birth: November 11, 1912. Graduated from: .Avery .Ambition: ( )tbce executive Destination: Work where 1 get it .Activities: Baseball team 1927, ’28, ’29, 30; Traffic squad, I ' wo years 16 .THE IKEAS.UEE CHEST “Quiet until you knoiv her. Then iL ' hat u u ' enlth you find, A joyous spirit, elever, ( ay, A f irl of the loveliest kind.” PENELOPE KARAF ' OllAS “Popie” Date of birth: July 26 1912. (iiailuated from: Ames Ambition : Eo travel Destination: Simmons College Acti ities: Mirror Aiil, 1927; Vice Pres- ident of class, 192S; Delta Eta Sigma, 192H; Year Book, 1930. “Strongly icilled to strive to seek, to pnd, ami not to yield.” JOSEPH KEANV “Huck” Date of Birth: Eebruary 2, 1912. (Iraduated from: Avery Ambition : To work. Destination: V’ho knows? Activities: Eootball 1927, 1928, 1929; Assistant Manager of Advertising Com- mittee 1929. One harmless flaming meteor shone for hair.” CLAIRE KEATINC; Date of Birth: May 24, 1913. (iraduated from: Islington Ambition: Dietitian Destination: Eramingham Normal School Activities: Delta Eta Sigma ’28; Re- freshnient Committee Student Council Party ’31’; Student Council ’29, ’30; ErafHc Marshall ’29, ’30; Library Coun- cil ’29, ’30: Class Day Play “She is kind hearted and servieeahle in all the relations of life.” MAR ' KELLEY “Nancy” Date of Birth: Jvdy 9, 1912. (iraduated from: Ames Ambition : d o be successfid Destination: Vork Activities: Orchestra ’27, ’28, ’29; Traf- fic Squad ’29; Basketball ’28, ’29; Glee Club ’2(1: Prom Decorating Committee ’30; Class Treasurer ’3(K “ M arjorie is one of our quiet girls” MARJORIE KIVLIN “Marge” Date of birth: June 29, 19T2. (iraduated from: St. Anne’s School . ' ctivities. Basketball, 1929, ’30; Lunch Counter. “ [ ler stature tall — I hate ' a dumpy ivoman.” CHRISTINE KNKdHT “Totty” Date of birth: May 19, 1912. (iraduated from: Ames Ambition : To travel. Destination: Business. Activities: (ilee Club 1927. “Seienee is the path of genius.” HENRd ' (i. LAMBERT “Professor” Date of birth: (October 1(1, 19 — (iraduated from: Avery Ambition : d o teach chemical warfare at Lech Destination: Massachusetts Institute of d ' echnology Activities: Member of Property com- mittee of Latin Play, Member of Prop- erty committee of Christmas Play, Mem- boh of Property committee of Senior Play, iMember of biditorial Staff of dear book. “Travel is a part of ed neat ion” HELEN LAWSON Date of Birth: March 31, 1913. (iraduated from: Bowditch School Ambition : d o travel through the I nited States Destination: Wdirk “Let him fly on the u ings of the Storm” JOSEPH EEVANdilE “Joe” Date of birth: ( )ctober 14, 191 i. (iraduated from: Ames Ambition: Air Mail Pilot CLASS OF 1930 17 J darliny Brunette! Brilliant Smile, white teeth, dark e ' yes.” HELEN LOWE “Honey” Horn October 25, 1911. (iraduated from: Oakdale Ambition: To rise rapidly in business world. Destination: Registry of Deeds. Activities: Executive Committee 1926, (jlee Club 1926, Decorating Committee Senior Prom 1930. Basket ball ’28, ’29. 1 llustrious hy service, conspicuous hy place. DOLAH.AS MacMillan “Doug” Date of Hirth : Jid ' 15, 1912. (Graduated from : Avery Ambition: Naval Architect Destination: M. 1 . T. Activities: Class President 1927, 28, 29, 30; President Student Council 1930; Vice President 1929; Manager football 1929; Ass. 1928; Property Manager of Senior Play 1930; Franklin History Medal 1929; Circidation Manager of Mirror 1930; Honor Student 1930. itentle thou, retiring” MARION M.acQUARRIE Date of birth: December 18, 1912. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : Destination: Chandler Secretarial School School Activities: Hockey ’28, ’29; Bas- ketball ’28, ’29, ’30; Refreshment Com- mittee for Senior Prom and Candy; Com- mittee for Senior Play and Candy; Com- mitte for Play; Library Council. A little nonsense now and then is relished hy the best of men LEO McAd ' EER “Mack” Date of birth : Ajiril 11, 1913. Graduated from: Avery .Ambition : Eo be someone Destination: W ' ork .Activities: Mirror .Aid 27, 28, 29, 30 Class Day Play ” ■ do like Mickey’s giggle — it ' s so catching. MAR(LARET McHUGH “Mickey” Date of Birth: August 3, 1911. Graduated from: Ames Ambition: Nursing Destination: Training School for Nurses Activities: Executive Committee ’27; Library Staff ’30; Alirror Staff ’30; (flee Club ’27 ; Basketball ’27, ’28, 30 Yea, he did fly upon the wings of the u ind ARTHLR W. MEARS May 28, 1913. (fraduated from: Henry Grew School, Hyde Park. Ambition: To be a Navy Ace. Destination : LE S. Navy Air Service. Aict ities : Traffic 1929, ’3 1; Class Day Play, 1930; Class Day Esher 1929; Senior Prom L slier 1930. My heart is like a singing bird” CHARLES F. MOLONEA ' “Mul” Date of birth: June 26, 1910. Graduated from: Ames Destination: Working man Activities: Senior Play 1930; Baseball 1927, ’28; Basketball 1928, ’29; F ' oot- ball 1928. “.l «y I leaven its choicest blessing send On such a girl and such a friend. ’ MARA ' A. MONAHAN Date of Birth: March I2, 1913. Grailuated from: A ery Ambition : Stenograiiher Destination: Business School Activities: Basketball ’30; Senior Prom Decorating Committee ’30 Knowledge is knowing uhat to do nc.xt ; Skill is knouing hojv to do it: I irtue is doing it. MARA ' MON ' EAGLE “Monty” Date of birth: May 13, 1912. (iraduated from: Ames 18 THE TREASURE CHEST Ambition : To teach Destination: College of Liberal Arts, Boston University Activities: Executive Committee )92 S, ‘29: Christmas Play 1928; Senior Play 1930: Basket Ball 1928, ’29; Class His- tory 1930. Honor Student 1930 “ff ' ouhht fly? Fhen be a pilot.” AR ' l ' HUR FREDERICK MORGNER “Baldy” Date of Birth: October 9, 1912. Graduated from: Oakdale Amhitions: Eo he a pilot Destination: Navy Flying School, San Diego Activities: Orchestra ’27, ’28, ’29, ’30; Properties — Senior Play ’30; Christmas Play ’28. “Noble thoughts seated ill a heart of courtesy.” HELEN MULKERN Date of Birth: October 8, 1912. Graduated from: Ames Ambition : d o be a nurse Destitiation : Simmons College “Order is a lovely thing.” EDWAD MULVEHILL “Ed” Date of birth: Seiitember 7, 1911. Graduated from: Vest vood Ambition : d o be a doctor Destination: Harvard “It ' s safer being meek than fierce.” HERBERd ' NEdHd.ETON “Doc” Date of Birth: January 7, 1913. Graduated from: Oakdale Activities: Football ; Basketball ; Baseball. “My only books ivere ivoman’s looks, Ami folly’s all they ' ve taught me.” PAUL OdIRlEN “OB” Date of Birth: November 11, 1912. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : d o own some good stocks Destination: Maine W ' oods Activities: Football; d ' icket C ' ommittee ; Setu ' or Play Program ” ll ith mirth and laughter- let old wrinkles come” Ed ' HEL O’CONNOR Date of birth: August 14, 1911. Graduated from: Avery Ambition: Stenographer Destination : Plan to enter office. “For thy sake, tobacco, I would do anything but die.” EDWARD O’SULLIVAN “Red” Date of birth: May 20, 191 i. Graduated from: Avery “A genial disposition brings its own reivard and many friends.” LENA PADUANO Date of Birth: January 12, 1912. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : d o see the w orld. Destination : Business world. Activities: Student Council 1929, 1930; Senior Play 1930; Mirror Reporter 1929, 193U: d ' raffic Squad, 1930. Honor Stu- dent 1930. “In this fool ' s paradise he drank delight.” NEWd’ON PER HAM “Newt” Date of birth: October 31, 1912. Graduateil from: Islington Ambition : d ' o become a Hyer Destination: Business world Activities: Basketball, 1930 “llouard is good natured, and a good pal n hich accounts for his many friends.” HOWARD PIERCE “King” Date of birth: September 26, 191 i. Graduateil from: Ames Ambition : d o teach Destination: Ginnell University Activities: Usher at Junior Prom 1929; Chairman of Refreshment Committee 1929; Usher at Senior Play 1930; Ass’t Editor of ' ear Book 1931 ' ; Usher Class Day 1929. C LASS OF 1930 19 “IVhiih U ' tiy shall I flyf HENRY POLACKE “Sheeter” Date oi birth: April lO, 1912. (jrailuated from: Westwood Ambition: Air Mail Pilot Destination: Kelley Eield Activities: Usher Senior Play “I low we Fooles swim!” LOIS P(X)LE Horn, June i i, 1913. (jraduated from: Ames Ambition : Private Secretary Destination: U. S. Machinery Corp. Activities: Hockey 1926, 1928, 1929. Check Room Committee 1928; Ticket Committee Senior Play 1930; Gift Com- mittee 1930; Orchestra 1926-30; Busi- ness M anager of M irror 1929, 1930. “If ith malice toward none, u ' ith charity for all.” ERANCTS R. REED Date of Birth, August 2, 191 i. Ciraduated from: Ames Ambition : ' Eo be successful. Destination: Work. Activities: Senior Play 1930. “A well-bred . gentlemanly man.” PHILIP ROBEirrS “Phil” Date of Birth: Eebruary 21, 1912. Graduated from: Ames School Acti ities: Prom Decoration Com- mittee 1928, 1929. Usher at junior Prom 1929. Eootball 1930. Properties Committee 1930. “A smooth and steadfast mind, dentle thoughts and calm desires.” A DELE SCHAEEER Date of birth: July 6, 1913. (graduated from: Islington .Ambition : Painting Destination: Home Activities: Cjlee Club 1927, 1928 M irror Aid 1927, 1928 “Some succeed by u hat they know ; some by what they do; and a ferv by what they are.” ESTHER L. SCHAEEER “Shaefer” Date of birth: August 26, 1912. (jraduated from: Damon Grammar Ambition: Nurse Destination: Rhode Island Hospital “I ery good hearted, loving and kind, A truer friend you ' ll never find.” CATHERINE SCHORTMANN “Kay” Date of Birth: September 14, 1911. Graduated from: Ames Ambition : To travel Destination : Stenographer. Activities: Refreshment Committee — Senior Prom, Dance Program Committee 1929, Candy Committee 1930 “A perfect woman, nobly planned I ' o U ' arn. to comfort, and command.” ELEANOR SJOBECK “Elbe” Date of birth: January i, 1913. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : Private Secretary. Destination: Post Graduate. .Activities: Dance Program Committee 1929, Liberty Council 1929, 1930, Prop- erties Committee 1930, Senior Class Day Play 1930, Refreshment Committee 1930. “A good sport and loyal friend is Pokey” ELIZABETH S.MLl ' H “Pokey” Date of birth: December 13, 1913. Graduated from: .Ames .Ambition : ' Leacher Destination: Framingham Normal School .Activities: Hockey ’28 ’29 Captain Basket-ball ’28. ’28, ’29; Captain ’30; ( leneral .Manager I, ecuti e Committee ’3( 4 Delta Eta Sigma ’28; Library Coun- cil ’30; Candy Committee ’30; Refresh- ment Committee ’30 ; Year Book Com- mittee I 93 ’: Photogra|ih Committee ’30. 20 THE I ' REASTRE CHEST A little tiny, pretty, -witty, ehannirig, darling she.” LOIS M. SMIl ' H “Lo” Date of birth: May 23, 1912. (iraduated from: Oakilale Ambition: Interior Decorator. D estination : Simmons College. Activities: Orchestra 1927, ’28, ’29; Properties Committee I93 ; Library Council 1927, ’30: Mirror Aid 1927 28, ’29; Executive Committee 1927 ’29: Chairman of Constitution Committee 1927; Glee Club 1927: Delta Eta Sigma 1927- “Buy my flouers, — oh buy, pray! RICHARD SPILLANE “Dick” Date of Hirth April 19, Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition: Elorist. Destination: Mass. Aggie. Activities: Hasketball 1927, 1928. It ' s wiser being good than bad” STANLEY SPRAGUE “Blondy” Date of birth: November 23, 1912. Graduated from: Islington Ambition: Chemical Engineer Destination: I ' ufts College .Activities: Ereshman Play 1927, Basket- hall 1930, Coat Room 1928, Decoration Committee 1929, Usher for Class Day 1929- “May you ride on the seas of ambition Ami land on the shores of sueeess.” IIENRIEIG ' A STADE “Henry” Date of birth: August 12, 1912. Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition : I ' o travel Destination: Work Activities: Delta Eta Sigma 1927, ’28; Basketball 1928 ”5 our disposition , your -ways, your smile I lave made us love you all the -while.” MARJORIE STEWARd ' “Marge” Date of birth: July 29, 1912. Graduated from: Erancis Parkman Ambition: Busine.ss Executive Destination: Chandler Activities: Basketball ’27, ’28, ’29: Hockey ’29 ’3(t ; Refreshment Committee ’30; Candy Committee ' 30; Gift Com- mittee ’30 “Still waters run deep.” PAUL STUCKLEN “Stucky” Date of birth: September 23, 1912. Graduated from: Marlborough Junior High Ambition : Aviation Telegraphy Destination: Bowdoin College Activities: Orchestra 1927, ’28, ’29, ’30; Library Council 1927; Traffic Squad ’28 “U hat’s in a name?” ERANCES SZEWCZUCK “Eran” Date of Birth: January 25, 1914. Graduated from: Avery Ambition : d ' o be worthwhile in .some- thing — probably nursing Activities: Class Treasurer ’28; Dance Program Committee ’29 ; Senior Play “irho knou ' s nothing base Fears nothing known” CHARLOTTE TABRAH “I ' ibby” Date of birth: June 17, 1913. Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition : I ' o be a commercial artist Destination : L ndecided Activities: Dance Program Committee 1929, Class Day Play 1930 “If hat ever the day ) oil’ll find her the same leay.” ELERIEDA TAUBER “Dede” Date of Birth: June 10, 1913. Graduated from: Avery A-inbition : A commercial artist CLASS OF 1930 21 “ f ' h at ■will not u onian, gentle u onian dare. When strong affection stirs her spirit up.” MARION THAYER “Jerry” Date ot birth: November 29, 1912. (Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition: To be an aviatrix Destination : Leland Powers Activities: Senior Play 1930; ' EratHc squad 1929, 1930; Delta Eta Sigma 1927, 1928; Decoration Committee tor Junior Prom 1929; Eibrary Council 1929, ’30; (ilee Club 1929; Class Play ’30; Christ- mas jilay 1928; Cheer leader 1928, 1929. “Those about him shall read from him the perfect u’ays of honor.” ROBERT CONDON TUCKER “Hob” Date of birth: March i, 1912. Graduated from: Ames Ambition : Engineer Destination: Chauncy Hall “A quiet exterior conceals much.” RODERICK THOMAS “Roddie” Date of Birth: November 22, 1912. Graduated from: Ames Ambition: To be a first class piper Activities: ear Book Committee ’30 “The young man that blushes is not quite a brute.” JOHN ULMAN “Polo” Date of Birth: Avigust 3, 1912. Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition : I ' o retire Activities: Eootball ’27, ’28, ’29, ’30: Basketball ’30; Baseball ’28, ’29, ’30; ' Eraffic Squad ’28, ’29: Student Council ’30; Usher at Class Play ’29; I’sher at Senior Play ’30 “A Latin philosopher! She uouhl give Virgil the credit for predicting the coming of M ussolini.” MAR VAEDINA Date of hirth : December 1, 191 i. Graduated from: Oakdale Ambition: I ' o teach Latin and Erench Destination : Wellesley College Activities: Student Council 1927, 1929; Traffic 1928, ’29 ’30; Vice President of class 1929, 1930; ear Book Committee 1930; Mirror Aid 1927-1 930 ; Constitu- tional Committee and h reshman Party Committee I9-27- Photograph Commit- tee 1930; Decoration Committee 1929; Invitation Committee 1930 for Prom; Candy Committee for Senior Play 1930; Executive Committee 1927, 1929, 1930; Honor Student 1930. “ 1 am sober as a judge.” WALl ' ER VANDERWAL “Vandy” Date of birth: May 2, 1912. Graduated from: Islington Ambition : T o be an accountant Destination: Bentley’s School of Accounting Activities: Usher at Senior Play 19311 “ Lite mildest manner and greatest heart.” ELVERA O. VED()ESK ' Date of hirth: March 15, 1911. Graduated from: Aven ' Ambition : Secretary Destination : Work “tier heart is in her u ' orp; Ethel as U ' e recall uas a noted artist” Ed ' HEL L. WAGNER “Teddy” Date of birth: Eehruary 2, 1912. Graduated from: Avery Amhition: 1 o be an artist. Destination: At work. 0 love the game above the prize.” ANTHONA E. WALTERS “Ninny” Date of Birth: June 13, 1912. ( iraduated from: Avery Amhition : Chemist Destination : Northeastern Activities: Baseball; Eootball 22 THE TREASURE CHEST “ find earth not grey but rosy, I leaven not grim hut fair of hue.” HELEN E WATSON “Lally” Date of birth: March i8, 191a. Ambition : Eo be a dress designer Destination : Work For nature made her ivhat she is and never made another.” RUTH j. WEIDMAN “Weedie” Date of birth: November 11, 1912. (iraduated from: Oakdale Activities: Delta Eta Sigma 1928, Hock- ey 1928, ’29, ’30; Manager, Basketball 1927 ’28, ’29 30; Class Treasurer 1929; Executive Committee 1929; Student Council 1930; Library Council 1930; ' Eraffic 1930. CAST OF “ONCE I ' HERE WAS A PRINCESS” Left to rii;lit — Sitting: Lena Pacluano, Mary Brunton, ( ' liarles Malouev, Mai ' ioric Amos, Agnes Burns, Frances Szewczuk. Standing: Virginia Henderson, Albert Hagen, Mvrile Bulkier, Herbert Bing, Frieda Eaton, Francis Reed, Marion I ' liaver, Mary Montague. A S o OF 1 9 3X3 23 WE THOUGHT THE Rest looking girl — Emilie (iallant Best looking boy — Charles laloney Most popular girl — Frieda Eaton Most popular boy- — Douglas MacMillan Best natured girl — Dorothy Clark Best natured boy — Woodrow Harnett Most studious girl — Dorothy Brennan Most studious boy — Douglas MacMillan Best girl athlete — Elizabeth Smith Best boy athlete — John I Inian Busiest boy — Henry Lambert Busiest girl — Mary Brunton lioy genius — Henry Lambert (jirl genius — Mary Valdina Class sheik — Alfred Heinser Best dressed girl — -Lois Smith Best dressed boy — Jack Flanagan Kindest girl — Mary Valdina Most vivacious girl — Emilie (iallant Most musical member — Dot Clark W ' ittiest member — Leo McAteer Most ambitious member — Lena Paduano Most reliable girl — Frieda Eaton Most reliable boy — Douglas MacMillan Best girl dancer — Mary (jallivan Best boy dancer — Robert Berry RED LETTER DAYS OF 1930 January 24 I ' he senior prom ! 3 ’he ices, how hard they were! The gowns, how pretty they were! Really, quite an af?air. February 20 and 2i “Once There Was a Princess!” T hose who saw may forget, but those who were in it will never forget the senior play. The night of the dress rehearsal, Charle ' Maloney almost pulled over the set in his attempt to wash the window without harming the clean, white curtains. His cries for the coach. Miss Knowlton, ech- oed behind the .scenes in agonized shouts. ' Ehe love-making was rather convincing, don’t you think? March 7 ' Ehe Student Council Party! I hat was a dance! Chaperoned by Mr. Eaton and .Miss Boynton. May 23 ' Hie J uniors gave us a prom that will always be a ideasant memory. We thank them for “a good time enjoyed by all.” .Mr. Peterson said, “It’s a regular bunch of camels m there. I can’t keep those punch-bowls full.” W e forgive them for replenishing the bowls from flowing dish- lians, but we should never have forgiven them if they had used wash-tubs! I ' he decorations were Ai, especially Ruth Jacobs’ silhouettes. June I I Class Day! So many things happened. 3 he prophecy and history were certainly original. Bob Berry spoke his poem and we clapped and clapped. W ' e shouted Stanley Sprague’s version of “The Stein Song” until we were hoarse. Doug pre- sented the class gift, and among other awards, the football sweaters were given. I ' he banquet! We ate ’n’ ate, ’n’ ate .some more. .Mr. Anthony and Mr. Eaton said funny things, and we all felt a little blue but had a glorious time. Oh, those gifts! June I 2 (iraduation! ' Die Speaker was .Mr. John Scully, Superintendent of the Brock- ton schools. A .senior ensemble group con- sisting of Dot Clark, Carin Bloom, and hrieda Eaton, a.ssisted by Janet Eaton a junior, jdayed a minuet. ' Ehe orchestra blew and .sawed with all its might and, of course, we. sang our heads off. Vc probably sounded rather awful, but moth- er and father “thought it was lovely!” 24 THE 1 REASTRE CHEST CLASS DAY PLAY Station YYYY ( I]y Booth Tarkington) Place: Living room of Mr. Whnsteail’s home l ime : Early e ening PLAYERS Mr. Winstead, the fatlier . . Paul OlLien ■Mrs. W instead, the mother, Eleanor Sjobeck Anita Winstead Emilie Gallant the twenty year old daughter Caroline Winstead .... Charlotte Eabrah the sixteen year old daughter Herbert Winstead . . . W oodrow Hartnett the fifteen year old son diaries, the chaufteur Arthur Mears Annie, the maid Claire Keating Emilie Gallant, as Anita, plays with her customary ivacioLisness and talent. Anita’s love affair with Roger (Woodrow Hart- nett) is running the proverbial rough and stormy path, which in this case is caused by father’s opposition. Paul O’Brien surprised us with his clever itrortrayal of the firm father, who is w illing to be convinced, but would like to see the person that could con- vince him. Eleanor Sjoheck looked and acted her part to a nicety. Charlotte Ta- hrah, as Caroline, and Leo McAteer, as Herbert ‘‘got their laughs” by their well- spoken lines which somehow sounded a lit- tle familiar. Could we see why ive shouldn’t drink coffee, if big sister did, and ti7;y couldn’t we go to cani|i? Claire Keating and Arthur Mears added their bit by merely being [iresent, which was really quite an addition. Roger and Herbert cook up a scheme that sounds rather impossible hut which works out to be astonishingly successful. By means of a tube running from the cellar to the loud speaker, the two conspirators announce a new station — station AAA . W hy? W hy, because from this station there are broad- cast such convincing speeches on the ad- vantages of marriage and hoys’ camps in general, that father Vinstead obligingly agrees both to letting Anita marry Roger and Herbert’s going to camp. Poor Caro- line still has to go without coffee, though. Much credit for the jiroduction goes to the untiring efforts of Aliss Murdock, the coach, and Stanley Sprague, stage-manager. CLASS HISTORY .7 tent for a gypsy ptneed at the right of the stage. Four students enter at the left laughing ami fooling. ' Fhey do not see the tent as they stop to talk among themselves. Prom their murmurings these ivords are audible : Eirst Student: W hat can we do? Second Student: Gee, I never saw such a dead town In all my life. Just the day we have no school there’s nothing to do. ' Ehird Student (Suddenly having a bright idea): I’ve got a thought. Eourth Student Aside): Can you imag- ine it ! d ' hird Student (She pays no attention to this remark): The high school is holding Class Day in the theatre. Let’s go up. My sister’s graduating, ami 1 want to see if they say anything funny about her. All (Exeept fourth student): eah ! Come on ! Eourth Student: Oh, 1 don’t want to. All you do is listen to those kids making speeches. Third Student: No, they don’t. 1 went last ’ear, and it was good, but this year it’s going to be better. All start off but suddenly stop for they see a gypsy emerge from her tent and shake the tambourine she holds in her hand. CLASS OF 1930 25 First Student (Amazed): Vhat’s she there tor? Second Student: A fortune teller! Let’s have our fortunes told! I’d like to know what will happen to me when I enter Ded- ham Hifih School next fall. d ' hird Student (Putting his hand in his pocket and drauing out a dime): I’ve got only a dime, and it costs more than that, I bet. Fourth Student (Reading the sign over the tent): “Fortune Felling, lo cents.” Well, that’s all it costs. Come on in! ( ivpsy (Stepping foricard): Wouldn’t you like to have your fortunes told ? I will tell you anything you wish — past, present, or future, if you’ll cross my palm with silver. First Student: Say, let’s all take a dif- ferent year in high school. I’ll take our frerhman year (Here he points to each of the others), you, the sophomore, you, tlr.‘ junior, and you, the senior. fhe gypsy walks slowly into the tent fol- lowed by the first student. The others sit down outside and talk quietly among them- selves. The gypsy walks several times around her ( hair, makes a few mysterious gesture?,, and finally picks up the cards. She hands them to the student to cut, then lays them one by one on the table in front of her. (lypsy: ou are about to enter your freshman year in Dedham High School. Beware of the upper classmen, especially of the seniors, who make a practice of grabbing little freshies by the neck, and sending them flying, up the right stairway, ' l ou are taking the college course? Student ( Someiehat dazed ) : es. (lypsy: One of your first lectures will be gi en by Miss Reynolds. The subject will be ‘A oil’ll Never Live Through the hirst Day at High School Again.” Although you plead and plead with Miss Reynolds, she will insist upon leaving you in the middle of the year. Her place will be filled b .Mrs. Ray. Student: What subject will she teach? ( iy[isy : hinglish. Student: L 1 should take the commercial course, coulil I escape these lectures? (iypsy: ou w ould then be under the watchful gaze of Mr. Sargent. He and Mr. Walker will have charge of 208. Last year there was a necktie contest between them, and the cards say that it will con- tinue next year. I see a blond here, bearing the name of Myrtle, who will become quite friendly with Mr. AValker. Student: W ill anything funny happen? Will everyone always be serious? (jypsy: Ob no, something very funny will happen. Mr. Walker and Mr. Sargent will have a game of tennis. Student: ill that be so very funny? (jypsy: Well, wait and see. In about the middle of the year, a party will take place in the afternoon ! Student (I ery much surprised ) : Ir the afternoon ! (jypsy: es. ' Fhere will be dancing for all and a general good time. This dark man, ( ' Raps the card), I guess it is Mr. Walker, insists upon dancing with all the girls. It looks as though some accident will take place — oh yes, here it is — a baseball will come crashing through the window. Duck your head ! Student: What will they do if you don’t do your homework? ( jyiisy : I here will be forty minutes de- tention for every student committing tirs sin. (She pauses a moment ) : The future grows darker, and unless you cross my palm with another piece of siK er, 1 cannot lighten it. W ait, it reveals this: Frieda Eaton ill make this reir.ark in algebra, “De tail went over de fence before de dog. ” See if you can see the connection between that and algebra ! Student ( .1 little frightened ) : I have no more money. I guess you will have to take one of my companions. ( L.xit student and speaks very e.xcitedly to his com panions as he points to one of them.) ( (iypsy repeats same gestures as before.) (lypsy: What year, please? Student: Tell me about tlv school year of 1927 and ' 28. 26 THE TREASURE CHEST (ivpsy: ’ou will then be entering your sophomore year in Dedham High School. Having reached this stage, you will be per- mitted to join many of the organizations such as Student Council, Library Council, d ' rafhc Squad, and Delta Eta Sigma, ' l ou will rejoice to stand before the door of 2oS, and, pulling one of your classmates back, push him through the other door. Revenge at last! Do not fail to join the Delta Eta Sigma. on will never forget your initia- tion. Ruth Weidman is destined to carry around Mr. Walker’s bag all day. Student: ill 1 ha e to ride the goat? Cjy|isy: es and it looks like sonre goat! If you should, by any chance, visit the lunch counter and see a very long line there, don’t think there is a fire or anything. It’s the rush for hot dogs ! Student: (i)h, will they sell hot dogs? (iVpsy: Well, what they don’t sell will disappear. On Armistice Day, Mr. Bottom- ley will make a speech. Please warn your friends not to cry as he very much dislikes babies. Ou will have him the following year in United States History, and you will find that he has a very good memory. Student: Wall the speech be very sad? (rvpsy: Oh, very! . ot long after this memorable espisode, a representative of the Rumford Baking Powder Company will perform some miracles. He will grow sev- eral inches, before your eyes, stretch his arm, and shrink one of his legs. I suppose it is the baking powder which is reacting. Student ( Beu ' ilderetl ) : (now right on the stage ! (lypsy: Oh, yes. You’ll be trying it; wait and see. d ' here seems to be a little trouble here. (Pauses) ( h, here it is. Ded- ham High and Hyde Park High will play football. My, what a game that will be! ' Pile last, 1 guess. Student: What! d ' he last game! (lypsy: Don ' t brootl too much over that. ' Ehe class joker will keep you greatly amused, d ' his will be one of his witty say- ings. I ' he teacher will ask him why his marks are so low since the holidays. He will respond quickly, “Oh, you know every- thing is marked down after Christmas.’’ Student : And who will the class joker be ? (lypsy: W hy, Billy Phelps, of course. Student: Will the class ever go on a pic- nic or anything? Cfypsy: ' Ehe history class will visit the Art Museum. Idie boys will call e.xamining the beautiful statues of ancient personages, instead of reciting, a picnic. Of course Allen will follow Mary Brunton around. A black cloud has just crossed my vision, and through it I can barely see the executive committee examining class rings. If you cross my palm again, this obstruction will be removed. (Holds out her palm) Student (After hunting for another dime): 1 had only one dime. Ell tell him to come in. ( Points outside) (She joins her companions and talks very excitedly ) : Gee, she knows everything! Hurry up in you. ( Points to one of them) (Gypsy repeats same gestures) Ciyiisy: In what year are you interested? Student: I should like to hear about 1928 and ’29. Cjypsy: ’’ton will then be entering your junior year in Dedham High School. ' our thoughts from the beginning will be cen- tered on the junior prom, but this will not take place till May. During the year you will ha e the pleasure of attending Mr. Bottomley’s history classes. (Pauses) The future looks dark for Mr. IGttomley. He is destined to meet with some accident. (i)n Thanksgi ing Day, Dedham High will play Norwood High. It looks like some battle, and it looks as though the Dedham team will be victorious. Student: Who will be on the team? Cdypsy (Picks up cards one hy one as she points to them): Here is a blushing blond who looks like John Liman; here is a bov who is all smiles and he looks a great deal like Joe Keany. Oh, look at this haiulsome lad, (Shoivs card to student) Charles Har- den. Here is one who simply can’t keep his feet still. Bob Berry, and here is the cajitain- elect Bill Bingham. CLASS OF 1930 27 Student: Well, that ought to be some team, but won’t the girls play anything? Ciypsy: Oh, yes. Elizabeth Smith, Ruth Weidman, Eois Coole Marion MacOti ' i ' tie, Marjor.c Stuart and Henrietta Stade will br.ng honor to the school playing hockey. (Pauses, then resunies). At Christmas time a play w ill be given. ou will never iorget the melodious voices of the angels. Student: Angels! Ciypsy: ' i es, real angels. Also you will ever remember Mary Brunton’s “Je ne sais pas” in the French play. Student: When will the prom come? Cjypsy : In Alay, but you will sell writ- ing paper around Christmas to ea !! money for it. Student (Surprised): Oh, you have to pay for it ! Oypsy: es. ' our class president, Doug- las MacMillan, will win the Washington Franklin Medal for excellence in history. Mr. Bottomley seems to be entering into your future a great deal. Here he is rush- ing to shut the ventilator off so he can hear Dorothy Brennan. (Extends her hand) Will you cross my palm again to remove the heavy veil which has fallen ? Student (Beu’Udercd) : I have no more money, but my sister wants hei futuie told. (Exit and joins com piinions ) (lee , when I’m a junior, something terrible is going to happen to i Ir. Bottomley. e hettei not tell him, though. It s your turn now, but hurry up or we will miss Class Day at the theatre. (dypsy repeats gestures) (lypsy: ' Fhe year, please? Student: ' Fell me about 1920 and ’30. (ivpsy: ' Fhat will be your last year in Dedham High, ' t on will never forget the sensation of going to assembly tor the first time and having the whole school stand up as you enter. Student: What will they stand up for? (lypsy: ' Fo show their respect tor the dignified seniors. At the Christmas Assem- bly, speeches will be delivered on “Christ- mas in Foreign C ' ountries” by .Mary al- dina and Mary Montague. I see Mary Montague in a most peculiar posture. The English classes will attend several Shake- speare productions, and you will miss the little freshies because they will go to school in the afternoon. Student: Lucky kids! No senior will grab them by the back of the neck! (jypsy : ' Fhere will be a Senior Prom early in 1930 held at the Avery School and a Junior Prom, to which all seniors will be invited in May. Student: Two proms in one year! (jypsy: In February your class will pre- sent their annual play. Marjorie .Amos and Charlie Maloney will play the leading roles. 1 he loving mother and father will be played by Frieda Eaton and .Albert Hagen, and their daughters will be Agnes Burns and Mary Brunton. Alyrtle Buckler will take the part of Aunt Aleta. Virginia Hender- son, very much interested in salad forks, will be a next door neighbor, and Mar ’ Alontague, an expert on etiquette, will be another neighbor. Marion Thayer u ill take the part of the Old Princess, and her lawyer will be Herbert Bing. Among the other characters will he Francis Reed, a suitor for the hand of .Agnes Burns, Lena Padu- ano, a French maid, and Frances Szewczuk, a neighbor’s child. Student: W ' hat play will they gi e? Gypsy: Once There II as a Princess. Student: Will they ha e a good ball team that year. ' ' Gypsy: ( )h, yes. Bro ' .vn?, Roberts Net- tleton, CamiTell, Walters .and Patten will he the new members of the football team, and “Skin” Hughes will shine as caiitain ot the basket ball team. “Pokey” Smith will be captain of hockey. Fhere is destined to be a basket hall game between the faculty and the seniors. ( )f course the seniors will be victorious, but the faculty will gi -e ' oii some fun. Wait till you see Damn Keegan and Mr. Cowan ! Student: .Are they going to be on the teachers’ team ? Gyjisy: .-Xre they! But in our excite- 28 THE TREASURE CHESU meat, don’t forget our two heroes, Arthur Mears and Frank Holland. Stiulent : Why will they be heroes? Ciypsy: Mears will be an Eagle Scout and Holland a prize— winning swimmer. When you see the telephone demonstration in assembly, you will know the reason why men teachers are not always on time for classes. During the Easter acation, your class will be represented in Washington bv Frieda Eaton, Douglas M acMillan, Her- bert Bing, Arthur Morgner, and Douglas Duly. Student: One girl and four boys? (lypsy: Oh! they will not all go to- gether. The honor students for your class will be Dorothy lEennan, Sylvia Chamber- lain, Emma Conant, Frieda Eaton, IVLary Brunton, Douglas M ac Millan, M ary M on- ta ue, Lena Paduano and Mary Valdina. For graduation Eena Paduano and Emma Conant will be chosen for honor essays, and for the class book Frieda f?aton will be editor-in-chief. Mary Brunton will be chair- man of the committee for the prophecy, AEary Montague for the history, Stanley Sjuague will write the calss song, and Ro- bert Berry the class poem. A one act play will be presented on Class Day by Emilie Ciallant, Eleanor Sjobeck, Woodrow Hart- nett, Leo McArthur, Arthur Mears Paul O’B lien, Claire Keating, and Charlotte 1 abrah. If you wish me to tell you about this iday, please cross my hands again, fex- toids hand) Student: I have no more money. Im sorry. (lypsy: ' Fhen I can’t go on. Student (Exit): My, isn’t she smart! She knows everything that will happen. 1 bird Student: Well, let’s hurry up to the theatre because I don’t want to miss what they say about my sister. (All run off the stage) ( Curtain ) E■ R ' MoXT.AGUIt PROPHFXV (When the curtains open, Alfred can be seen reading the evening paper. As Edith, his wife, enters, he glances up quickly.) .Alfreil : Arc the kids asleep yet? Edith: ' Fhey are just dozing off. Archi- bald insisted that I read him another story. I do hope they will be sound asleep when -Arthur and Alice arri e. Alfred: What are you going to do now? Edith: (jet the bridge table ready. Is there any news in the jiaper? -Alfred: There is a small piece here say- ing that Mary Monahan is leaving for Hollywood to become a script girl there; -Agnes Burns’ Advice to } oung Ladies, and Penelope Karafotias’s daily talk on Eloic to (let Your Man. She used to be such a meek little thing: now she seems to be quite an authority on the “man” subject. Edith : When do you suppose that plumb- er will be finished in the cellar? He has been there ever since lO o’clock this morn- ing. He’s so slow. His face looks very fa- miliar to me, but I can’t seem to place him. -Alfred: Well, whoever he is, he chose his vocation well. He must make plenty of money. Do you think Em paying him by the hour? What’s this you were trying to tell me about Archie at the table? Edith: Oh that little Berry kid r -as fighting with him this morning. Of course Emilie Iferry has an awful time chastising her children. Bob is so busy writing poetry that he can’t be bothered with di.sciplining the children. Alfred : Well, all I want to know is, did -Archie lick him? Edith: Em not sure about that. I guess it was a draw. ALiy I see the Dedham Transcript ' ? -Alfred : Sure. Doesn’t it seem funny to pick up the [laper and see so many familiar CLASS (.) F 1930 2 !) names? I |nit my ad in today, “Alfred Heinser, highgrade tailor — 57 good varie- ties.” My address etc. is underneath. It’s over next to Catherine Fit .gerald’s Ear Trumpet ad. Edith: For heaven’s sake! It says here that Frieda Eaton has been recently sent as an ambassador to Tasmania ! I never thought she would get such an important appoint- ment ! Alfred: Vhere is Tasmania anyway? Edith : Soirvewhere in the Pacific. Guess who came to the door today? Mary Mon- tague. Alfred : What was she selling? Edith: How did you guess. She is the saleswoman for one of those vibrator ma- chines. She came in and talked for a long time with me. Alfred : Did she know about any of our old crowd ? Edith: She said that when she was in New ork last week she discovered Helen Watson doing social service work. Helen couldn’t stop to talk long because she had a date with Albert Hagen. Alfred: P ' or crying out loud! What’s he doing? P.dith : Living in Greenwich village, painting follies girls. Alice and Arthur ought to be here any minute. Please let them in when they come. I’m going to see what the plumber’s doing now. (While Edith is out of the room, Alfred goes over to the bookcase and pokes behind some big books. Just as Ealith reenters, the bell rings, and Arthur and Alice enter.) Alice: Hello, e erybody. Sorry to be late, but Arthur just returned from a job. (Alfred comes forward to greet his guests and lays the composite picture on the table.) Alfred : Well, what was it today? WTose cistern were you cleaning out? .Arthur: Oh, Mr. Voodrow Hartnett’s. -Alfred: The Selectman of Dedham, no less. JJiat’s great. Hie Sewer Commission- er and the Selectman should get along well. How do you like the looks of our little palace since it’s been rejuvenated? .Alice: Eine, Edith; it looks just great. PAlith: Anytime 1 have any interior dec- orating to be done I’ll call on “Stewart and Stade’s” firm. 1 hose two girls surely do know what they’re about. Arthur: Vhat’s this, .Alfred? Alfred: Our old composite picture! 1 just found it in the bookcase. Let’s look at it. ( d ' hey all crowd around Arthur who holds the picture.) Alfred: Fhat’s Dot Hrennan (pointing over .Arthur’s shoulder). 1 remember she was in IV A. Do you recall how low she used to talk? Well, her picture was in the jraper the other day because she won a hog- calling contest out West. Fhey say she could be heard three miles! .Alice: Who would have believed it! 1 heard that Prank DeP ' elice went out W est after her. I ' his picture of Elizabeth Smith is good, isn’t it? She’s manufacturing a new brand of freckle cream. I’m told it’s very effective. Edith: Did you hear about Erankie (lal- livan ? She gave up a promising career as a Erench linguist in order to become a golf widow! She and Lois Smith always seemed to care for golfers; at any rate, they both married professionals. -Arthur: Now it’s my turn. Here’s Mar- jorie Amos. She’s teaching Problems Of Democracy in place of Mr. Hottomley now. Do you remember when she played opposite Charles Aloloney in the class play? Charlie has developed into a regular woman-hater — he’s president of the Anti-W omen Society. Paul O’Hrien, Prank Holland, and Paul Stucklen arc also prominent members. (.As they turn away from the table, the telejihone hell rings.) .Alfred: Hello! Hello! Who? I’ll take the message. I ell Airs. Heinser that she can’t have her appointment at the Conlon and Connell Beauty Shoppe? d ' his is a fine time to be calling up about that. .All right. ( loodbye . (turning to P.dith) It seems that you can’t have your ajipointment to- morrow. W’hat is the wave for, anyway? 30 THE TREASURE CHEST Edith: Don’t tell me you have forgotten all about the wedding we are going to? Arthur: W ' hose wediling is this? Edith: I ' he Reverend Kenneth Dobbrow is marrying Helen Croetz, the missionary to Africa, tomorrow, d ' hey jilan to spend their honeymoon in the jungles, educating the savages. -Alice: d ' hat isn’t my idea of a wonderful time. Arthur: Speaking of weddings, have you heard about Henry Lambert? E., .A., A. No! -Arthur: Of course you know that he is New fork’s favorite playboy, fust at pres- ent he is ardently rushing Alary Valdina, the most popular dancer in Frederick Kal- lenberg’s New A’ork Night Club. Edith: They certainly turned out far different from what we expected. Do you suppose Henry will win her? -Alice: It’s hard to tell. J have heard that the well-known heart-breaker, John Henson, is courting her, too. Alfred: Alay the best man win! I have some news that is surprising, too. Flanagan, Campbell, and Alulvehill are all members of the Norwood High faculty. Flanagan is principal, Campbell is Head of the English Department, and AIuKehill is supervising the chemistry course. ' Ehey are all drawing high salaries. -Arthur: I can go you one better than that! Arthur Alears and Eric Ericsson are running a joint dancing school. Match that one if you can. -Alfred: I give up! Edith : 1 don’t! Tonight just after din- ner, I heaial Nello Cianca telling bedtime stories over the radio, and as soon as he signed off. Myrtle MacMillan began to sing from Schenectady. Alice: So she did marry Douglas after all? What under the sun is making her sing? Edith: It is a very sad story. Of course we all thought that Douglas would become a great man ; in some way or other he over- taxed his brain ; so nov ' he is cutting holes in Swiss Cheese. Poor Myrtle is supporting little Mary by her talent. Alice: I guess you win the fur-lined bathtub by that combination. .Am 1 hearing things, or is there really a commotion out- side ? Arthur: If there is anything wrong with your ears, mine are suffering from the same ailment. Edith : I’ll go and see what the trouble is. Arthur: Have you any good books to read, .Alfred? -Alfred: We just bought two new Best- Sellers in (jruber’s Pharmacy. One is a de- tective thriller by Iris Gay; the other is a dandy novel by Claire Keating. Roderick Thompson is Claire’s publisher, and he says her book is great. -Alice: Give them to me, -Alfred. If he gets hold of them first I’ll never see them. Edith: (reentering) It was merely the plumber. He had to go home to get more tools. He just fell over the milk bottles on the way up the back stairs. Turn on the radio, dear, and let’s hear the news flashes. Sumner Brown’s voice is heard : ) This is station W ' XA Z. A ou have just heard the inimitable crooner, Clifford Bee- ton, singing one of Leo Mc.Ateer’s latest theme Songs. Aliss Emma Conant, famou.s boo|i-boo]i-adoop girl was also featured on this program. We will now give you a few news Hashes. 1. We have just received word from M iss Doris Dolan, representative of the U. S. in the ' Ehinl World Peace Confer- ence, that affairs are progressing rapidly. 2. d ' oday Lawyer Herbert Bing called to the witness stand Air. Joseph Keany, who is charged with being a corespondent in the notorious Collins- Walters divorce case. Joe Keany testified that Airs. Walters, formerly Phyllis Collins, met Air. Walters through the medium of Alarion Thayer’s matrimonial agency. I ' his matter is under careful investigation. 3- Several jieople were very much fright- ened, but no one was seriously injured when something exidoded in the Roberts’ and CLASS OF 1930 31 Pierce’s Turkish Bath. Much steam es- caped, but no damage was done. 4. J ' here was a serious uprising in Scranton, Pennsylvania today when a band of angry radicals led by Eleanor Sjobeck and Helen Mulkern, threatened to destroy the First National Bank, of which Irving Blumenthal is the president. However, Adele Schaeffer, who is the spokesman of the radical group helped the police by quell- ing the riot. 5. Stanley Sprague, beloved idol of the screen owes his life to Russell (lallagher, a former classmate, who happened to be act- ing as life guard today at Beverly Hills. Mr. Sprague said he would amply reward the brave swimmer. 6. The well-known and much-beloved concert pianist Dorothy Clark, and the equally famous aesthetic dancers, FNther Schaeffer and I ena Paduano, have volun- teered their talents to the success of the charity Bazaar run by Ruth Weidman, the youngest favorite of the Aristocratic Vin- cent Club. With such artists performing, the affair looks very promising. That ends the news flashes for this period. ' Phis is Sumner Brown signing off. You will now hear . . . Edith : I ' hat’s sufficient. The class of 1930 held the limelight during that broad- cast, didn’t it? We little guessed that D. H. S. held so many celebrities. Alice: Francis Reed came to the door yesterday selling silk hosiery. He told me that he met Frances Szewczuk day before yesterday. She and Marion McQuarrie are giving elocution lessons to High School students. Fheir inipils always give the best of oral themes. Arthur: Don’t mention oral themes to me; 1 always hated the things. Alfred: I never minded them. Edith: ’ou always did like to talk. (Doorbell rings and Alfred open the Door. Bill Bingham stands on the thresh- old. ) Alfred: Hello, Bill, come right in. Wffiat can I do for you ? Bill: Buy a ticket for the Policeman’s Ball. Edith: We all will buy one. Alice: If you tell us what happened at the station today. Anything exciting? Bill: Not very. We had to reprimand one of the drivers of the Duly and Hayden Bus Company. Morgner : What did he do? Smash somebody ? Bill: Nothing like that. He was going so slowly he was obstructing traffic. Alfred: What did he give as an excuse? Bill: He said Duly and Hayden were both such slow drivers that they made him promise to he cautious. Well, I’ve got to be going along. Be sure to come to the dance. It’s going to be good. (F ' xit Bill) Edith: Now let’s get to playing cards. Alice: Have you taken the children to see Tucker’s tremendous Circus yet? Alfred: No, we haven’t. I’ve been in- tending to get tickets, but I hesitated be- cause 1 didn’t know whether it was worth the price or not. Arthur: It’s great, really. There are several of our old friends in it, too. Eddie Gillespie is the featured lion-tamer, El- frieda I ' auber and Catherine Schortmann are billed as flying trapeze artists. Sylvia Chamberlain is an able equestrian. Walter Donovan is the most popular clown, and Skin Hughes is the human daredevil, the human projectile. Edith: Glory! It must be a reunion. We simply must go and see them. ( I ' hey have all taken their places around the table and .Alfred begins to shuffle and deal. ) .Alice: Do you know what Charlotte Ta- hrah is doing now? Edith: es. She is painting glass eyes. 1 umierstand there is a fortune in it. Her representatives are Walter Vanderwal and Elvira V’edofsky. d ' hey go around from town to town, asking who want glass eyes. The peojile v ho want glass eyes have to pose while Charlotte matches their coloring. .Alfred: Now that’s what 1 call a brainy 32 THE TREASURE CHEST idea. Is she making a success of it? Edith: I guess she is. It’s quite a job. Arthur: (glancing at his hand) This makes me think of Junior ' s report card. Alice: (lood Heavens! It can’t be as bad as that. Alfred: Doesn’t Junior get along well in school? Surely he must with such a brilliant father. Arthur: (glares at Alfred and then re- plies) AVell, he sa ' s that Miss Kelley picks on him. I don’t believe Mary would do a thing like that. Her teachers were always good to her. At any rate he doesn’t get along as well with Mary Kelley, as he did with Marie Heyn, his last year’s teacher. Edith: Eve learned that It isn’t much fun teaching. Mary didn’t want to anyway. Alfred : Are we going to play cards or not ? Alice: I bid “two hearts.” Edith : Pass. (voice from back) Mamma — Mamma. Alfred : Edith, Peggy Is calling you. Bet- ter see what she wants. Edith : Ell be back in a minute, folks. Please excuse me. ( Edith goes out. ) Arthur: Did you go to any shows when you were in New ork, Alfred? Alfred : ' l es. 1 saw Perham’s latest hit at Eddie O ' Sullivan’s big theatre. It was called — “Those Sleepless Hours.” Alice: Marjorie Kivlin — She was good, too. ' Ehe show is about a poetess who reached success because she had Insomnia. Richard Spillane had the male lead and Joseph Levangie was the villain. Arthur: ou don’t say. AVhat did you go to New ork for, an w ay? Alfred: Edith and I decided we wanted to go to Europe this year. Alice: What office did you go to? Alfred: Bloom and Knights’. They are supposed to give the best service. Those girls certainly do know their prices, too! Irene Demers is our personal guide. She ought to be a good one. She always did talk out of turn in school. Edith: (reenters) That was little Peggy. She just had a bad dream about hurried animals and things. I took her down to the taxidermist’s shop that Arthur Jacobs and Henry Polacke run; I guess the stuffed animals were too much for her. Alfred: If you ask me, I think it was the kids next door, Mary Brunton Phelps’s triplets. Arthur: Ehere’s a three-ringed circus for you ! Alice: Alfred nas just telling me that you were going to Europe. Be sure and go to Ella Dimock’s shop in Paris. She has the loveliest dresses designed. Mary Dillon is a mannequin there. She r ill find you any- thing you want. Ruth Crockett and Ethel O’Connor have a fine cafe over there, too. ou must see them. Arthur: It is getting rather late — let’s play cards. (I ' hey .settle down and then Edith in- terrupts. ) Edith: I hear Helen Lowe is giving in- structions to young girls on “How to Please Harvard Men.” Alice: She had enough experience with one Harvard man, to he sure. Alfred: Doesn’t Buchanan teach at Har- r ard ? Seems to me I heard something of the sort. Edith: es, dear, he is a Latin Professor now. Oh, Alice, I meant to tell you be- fore. our dress looks lovely since you sent it away. Alice: es doesn’t it look nice? I’m going to send all my work to Margaret McHugh’s Dye House after this. She al- ways does such a good job. Alfred: Really, girls, it’s charming to have you so friendly, hut don’t you think we coulil play cards for a change! (Just as they settle down in earnest, the fire-bell rings.) Arthur: It’s the (Drphanage. Edith : Poor D)Is Poole. She does love these children .so — I hope there won’t be any trouble. Alice: Is it very bad? I ' HE TREASURE CHEST 33 Alfred: 1 guess it is all out now; the Hanie has died down. (Enter John I Iman carrying a bag of tools. ) John: Hello, Arthur. AVell, Alfred, your pipes are all fixed now. Alfred: Are you John Uhnan by any chance ? John: Hy every chance. 1 thought you recognized me. Edith : I groan to think of what that bill will look like. Arthur: John, what’s Xettleton doing now ? John: Running for Mayor of Islington. Alfred: Here’s wishing him luck. John: I’ve got to be going now. The wife’s expecting me. Alice: Who is she, John ? John: Do you remember Helen Lawson? We’re keeping house now. Vell, so long folks. I’ve enjoyed my stay. ( He leaves) (d ' hey start to play, but the telephone rings.) Edith: (answering) ’es. Vhy, surely. Would you like to speak to her? Alice, the call is for you. It sounds like Dorothy, the girl who takes care of Junior. Alice: What! Junior is sick! I’ll be right home. Come on, Arthur. I’m sorry, folks, but we’ll have to leave. Alfre l : This has been a fine game of bridge, hasn’t it? Arthur: We’ll be over again when we can lick you. Edith: I hope Junior isn’t veiy ill. Alice : W e have had a very enjoyable evening discussing our classmates, Edith. I’ll call you ui ) tomorrow. Goodnight. Edith and Alfred: Goodnight. Marx’ Hrunton Alerei) Heinser GRADl ATIOX We too soon forget the dawning. Break of day, when sun does rise, And the first few hours of morning When it mounts the cool, blue skies; Vt remember not the high noon W ' hen it shines with heavy ray. Nor its sinking slowly westward From the realm of middle day. And so thus, perhaps, the memory Of these four short years w ill be From our changing mimls quite faded. As the course of the sun we see ; But we cannot forget the ending With its color deluged sky, When it makes its glorious setting — Nor this day, just pa.ssing by. Robert Berrx ' , ’jo. DEDHAM HIGH ( d ime : “Stein Clap for dear old Dedham High, Clap for the class of thir-ty, Cl-ap for your class-mates dear And claji as loud as you know how. d ' hen sing about the happy times Spent in your dear old school Singing to the class of thir-ty Ehe class of respect and faith Eo the friends, — to the foes, d o the school that it owes all its happiness d ' o the fame, — to the name that the class should uphold with truth. Song”) d o the love, — to the team, — to the players of both Dedham and their foes d o the boys, to the girls, to the class which both owe respect. Oh, Clap for dear old Dedham Higli Clap for the class of thir-ty Cla-p for your class-mates dear And clap as loud as you know how. 1 hen sing about the hapjiy times Spent in your dear old school Singing to the class of thri-ty d he class of respect and faith. Staxi.ev Sprague 34 THE I ' REASURE CHEST MASKS Human nature is a subject which is ot vital interest to every one of you, whether you are aware of it or not. Hecause every single one of us possesses it, we have all to (leal with it not only in ourselves, hut in every other person in the world with whom we come in contact. And yet, vital as it is, there is probably nothing in the world of which we have le.ss definite understanding. ' t ou may not have thought of it as such, but it is an extremely difficult task to de- termine the true natures of jreople. On account of masks which we assume, some consciously and some unconsciously, we are unable to read each other’s minds. Some, for inexcusable reasons, wear masks ileliber- ately to cover their true natures. A person may at heart he a villain, hut he may wish to impose uiion people possibly to swindle them in on way or another, and so, to cover his motive, he assumes an appearance of honesty and refinement that is foreign to his nature. He enters the society of truly cultured (leople, ami what reason have we to suspect that he is not genuine? How are we to know that his interest in the naval conference, education, modern painting, and so on, ami his generally prepossessing man- ner are shams? How are we to know that he has no real interest in things patriotic, .social or aesthetic, but only in his own per- sonal profit? Another kind of nature that is most diffi- cult to read is that of a person who assumes a mask for a motive that is perhaps excus- able, hut Ls yet, in its final analysis, vain or selfish. He may desire to make a favorable impression on people, which is forgivable surely, hut he makes the mistake of thinking that in order to do this he must conceal his natural self. He attemps to adapt his nature to that of the person he is trying to impress. ' I ' hough if he be an extremely good actor he may produce the effect he intends, the residt is usually ludicrous. ' I ' here are things in his nature that are entirely foreign to that of the other person, or perhaps he interprets traits in the other’s character just a trifle wrongly, and so in his pretension he fails. He reminds me of a story in a type- writing copy book called “Detours” that we used when we were juniors. A little ho ow ' ned a chameleon and he was told that this small creature would adapt itself to any surroundings by changing to the color of the thing nearest. This sounded interesting to the hoy, and he decided to find out for himself if it were .so. He ob- tained a bright blue piece of cloth and placed the chameleon on it. Very shortly it became as bright a blue as the skies in Arizona. So far the story was true, but the boy was not convinced. He placed the chameleon on a piece of bright yellow cloth, b ' rom blue to yellow was quite a change to make, but the little fellow performed his duty nobly and became bright yellow. Cer- tainly the chameleon had done all that could be expected of it. But no, it had not yet satisfied its young master, so he decided to put his little pet to the supreme test. He now p’.aced it on a piece of Scotch plaid. Probably never before had so much been demanded of this chameleon. He vv as game, oh yes, he did his best; but he died in the attempt to live up to his reputation. So the person who tries to be several tbings at once is commonly a failure, because it seems that we aren’t made to be more than one thitig at a time. ou may have stopped to consider before how difficult it is to read the minds of peo- ple who adojrt masks, but did you ever think that everyone of us wears a mask, even though it be an unconscious one? Did you ever think that those who unintentionally CLASS OF 1930 35 conceal themselves are quite as difficult to understand as the conscious hypocrites? And perhaps the majority of all those with whom we come in contact are in the former class. We may say that surely the members of our families conceal nothing from us, but this is not so. Even though we associate with them more intimately and more extensively thati with any outsiders, there is a mental mask that even we can never penetrate. 1 here are in their minds private sanctuaries into which no one has ever intruded. If you doubt that the members of your family are in a certain way strangers to you, I would suggest that you try a simple test. Just ask yourself this question : “W hat is going on in the mind of every member of my family right now?” I am quite sure that you will encounter an impenetrable wall. If this is true concerning members of our families, to what greater extent must it be true of our friends. We see them far less and in far fewer situations so how much more difficult it is for us to look through their masks. It may be very true that they do tiot wish to hide away from us, but the mask they wear is an inescapable one, and, like the ones we ourselves wear, covers their very thoughts. P ' or what occasion and what language can be found in which to impart the ambitions, the fancies, the regrets, the joys that mean most to our souls! Haven’t there been many times in your own life when you have found it imiiossihle to convey to someone an appreciation you feel? ou may have lis- tened to a master violinist and been en- raptured and enthralled with the spells h“ threw’ about you. ou may have been burst- ing with a desire to transfer this delight to sonx friend. But there was an indefinable barrier. ou couldn’t find the words to express the way you felt, but could you have done so, in all probability that friend would not have been able to imderstand or resfiond to that feeling of ecstasy you were trying to communicate to him. When w ' e stop to consider vv’hat an im- possible task it is to see into the minds of our families and friends, how amazed and chagrined we must be when we think of the possibilities there are for misjudging casual acquaintances. Under a harsh voice and rough exterior may lie hidden the kindest heart in the world. Crude sjieech and faulty grammar may conceal a natural sagacity equal to any professor’s in the land. Lack of opportunity alone may hide from our eyes one whom the world would love and ad- mire, if we only knew. Sometimes w ' e take a dislike to a person because he seems to be making fun of us. In (loint of fact, he may have been expecting our sympathetic umler- standing, or his amusement may have had no concern whatever with us. Coidd we learn not to judge by externals we might have many more iileasant human contacts. But then, by what are we to judge? d ' he person who possesses a changeable nature is most difficult of all to read. He doesn’t remain of one mood or opinion long enough for anyone to determine his true character. At one time he may be charming and delightful, at another haughty and con- de.scending, and a short time later morose and cynical. How are we to know which of these traits is the true nature of the person ? Beatrix, in Thackeray’s “Henry Esmond,” is an excellent example of this type. She isn ' t the same person long enough for one to reach a decision regarding her. But no matter how scornful she might be, no mat- ter how much she might exasperate you, she was sure to he fascinating and lovable some- time. Of her, as of most changeable ones, I would say what Mark Twain said about New England weather, “If you don ' t like it, vv ' ait a minute.” And so I could go on and on telling of many lifferent peo(iIe, in the world about us and in fiction, who are hidden in some way from the eyes of us all : those who ap[)ear snobbish or difficult, but in reality are only painfully shy and self-conscious: those, by contrast, who seem conceited and dictatorial, who are only perfectly genuine, impulsive and enthusiastic. Thus how many pleasant connections and even friendships we may miss, lacking the comradeship of 36 rilE I ' REASURE CHEST others with congenial minds, who, in turn, lack ours — only we have never found each other! How wonderful it would he if onl ' some discovery would make it jiossible to determine the true natures of everyone arouiul us! I read in an Xray journal of a boy who was found to all appearances, to have Xray eyes. With amazing clarity of sight he could see into, through, and be- yond things as coidd only he expected of the Xray. His father was looking for something and the son told him that he would find it in the inside pocket of his coat, in a case he carried there. I ' he hoy actualK ' saw through the coat into the case. This marvel- ous gift might be envied by anyone, l ut how much more an X ray mind ! For such a mind would enable one to read the natures of others. Some people do jiossess a remark- able power of comiirehending character, hut in none is this ]iower complete. Many times even the most astute misjudge. Our rela- tionships with each other all depend on the degree of understanding on one side and the amount of dissembling on the other. Vhen the latter tries to play a part the former may see through the disguise in some manner and to some degree, and he in turn will act a part accordingly: thus the game of mutual attempt to deceive and to un- mask goes merrily on. Because we all possess human nature it is one link that binds us together, but, on tlm other hand, it also forges the chains tha‘ keep us apart. Each of us is in reality as isolated from the rest of mankind as though he were literally alone in the world. As we look at the stars above us they seem to be very near together and very friendly, but science pro es to us that they are millions of miles apart. Each stands alone. Alone. And just in that wxiy each one of us stands alone, because none of our fellow beings can ever truly know and understand. Emma Coxxant, ’30. hp:r()- v()rship I have heard it saiii many times by skep- tical peojile that hero-worship is merely nonsense. ' Ehey say that it is like the adoration of idols by the heathen, or that it is a sentimental pretense that one ap|ire- ciates greatness, or that it is merely an emotional debauch. d ' here is still another school of cynics who claim that no one sincerely likes a su|ierior person, but just |iretends he does for the sake of policy. In actual fact, he is really jealous and resents that he is not that other’s equal. 1 do not hold the same opinion as these doubters. Of course it is true that some- times peoiile are jealous, hut very often does not all trace of jealousy become obscured by honest admiration for a person who has ob- tained recognition in the world? V e may not always openly admit that we admire him, but down deep in our hearts we know we do. If he is an American who has won international honors, or a classmate who has made good, or a friend who has become fa- mous, we are proud that we have some con- nection with th ’ h°ro. He embodies our ideals, he ju tdic;. our ambitions, he encour- ages an ojitimistic outlook on life. And for this great service we almost worship him. In the past, men have arisen from ob- scurity to inominence because of unusual abilities that |ieople recognized. Washington is a familiar example of this. His country- men were aware of his gift of leadership. They loved him for having freed the col- onies from the tyranny of the British King. But why has England, the country against whom he fought, unveiled a statute of him — (jeorge W ' ashington — in St. Paul’s Ca- thedral? Because they have learned and now apineciate the greatness and nobility of the Eather of Our Country even though CLASS OF 1930 37 these qualities were exercised against them. It has been the same way with Abraliam Lincoln. He was very much misunderstood in England during the Civil War, but now, outside Westminster Abbey there is a beau- tiful statue of him, and England reveres him as well as America. In literature, writers over and over again have dealt with stories and episodes showing that people really do pay homage to a cour- age and generosity that surpasses their own Recall to mind the tribute that young Lavaine paid Lancelot, who was calletl th • “Flower of Hravery,” in Tennyscn’s “Lance- lot and Elaine.” The poet speaks of it in the following manner; “His instant rever- ence” was dearer than his own praise. It shows how eagerly the young will pay re- spect to those who are distinguished. In another Idyll, “(jareth and Lynette,” we have a similar example. For freeing her sister the prouil and haughty Lynette could be satisfied only with Sir Lancelot, “the chief of knights.” Hut (dareth “the last tall son of Lot and Hellicent,” who had gone to the King as kitchen-knave at his mother’s command, was sent on the quest instead. In her anger at the King, no name was too vile for Lynette to apply to (lareth, no insult too great. ’et he took all rebukes with calmness, never failing to be courteous, never losing his temper. A great change came over Lynette when (iareth proved he was a good knight, fully equal to the quest. She came down from her “high hor.se” of haughtiness and asked pardon from him who had received so pa- tiently her insidts and railings. She who said that “worse than being fool’d of others, is to fool one’s self,” and even though the discovery was humiliating, felt happy to find her sujiposed kitchen-knave was brave, true, and marvelously skillful; she rejoiced. “Full merry am I to find my goodly knave Is knight and noble.” In ' Fhackeray’s “Henry Esmond” there i . a parallel instance, showing this same hu- man characteristic. The Duke of Hamilton, fiance of Heatrice, the beautiful and charm- ing ilaughter of Lady Castlewood, lesents that his britle-to-be should receive a present from Henry Esmond, who, as far as he is aware, is a mere nameless nobody. He chose that no gifts should be given the future Duchess of Hamilton from a “gentleman who bears the name he has no right to.” Not realizing the true merit of Colonel b.smond, he casts slurs at him in the most abusive fashion. But at these harsh words. Lady Castlewood is aroused to her bene- factor’s defense and informs his (Lace that Henry is not only the legitimate son of 1 homas, the third Viscount, but his legal heir and now true Viscount of Castlewootl, who should be dee|dy honored for foregoing his rights and generously allowing her son to hold the estate and title. At this knowl- edge, his Grace, at once humble and ad- miring, with a low bow apologized, “Mar- quis of Esmond, my Lonl, permit me to ask your Lonlship’s pardon for words that sere uttered in ignorance; and beg for the favor of your friendship. To be allied to you, sir, must be an honor under whatever name you are known.” Note the contrast in the Duke’s word and tone after he learns of the nobili- ty of Esmond’s renunciation. Ellis love of others for their greatness is not only true of Lavaine, Lynette, Duke Hamilton, and other fictitious characters, but also of people right around us. I have noted several cases in our own school. person one day is hardly known. Fhe next day because he has been chosen to be in the Senior Play, or has received a ty|iewriting medal, or has earned an “A” in problems, he conies forth in the limelight and ther remains until his deed is overshadowed by the triumphs of others. For we cannot help esteeming our fellow men for doing wh we ourselves would wish to tlo. It is in human nature. d he newspapers often reflect this trait of ours. One of the most familiar cases is that of Lindbergh, our greatest aviator. Before he Hew across the ocean no one knew him. ' i ' r lives in lonely, distant lands. Com- no one was interested in him. When people read of his plan to fly to Paris, they thoujjht, “Just another fool trying to win fame ovei night.” But Lindbergh ilul. He astonished us all. He became a nation-wiile — a world- wide hero. All because human nature rever- ences a person who, in accomplishing some great thing, exceeds all the rest of us and even our beliefs. How we honor another of our aviators — Commander Byrd ! In spite of our supposed love for atlventure, not many people would leave the warm fir esides of home and go forth in cold and desolate countries, explor- ing under the most arduous circumstances. ery few are brave enough to endanger mander Byrd does all this. Because he — Commaiuler Byrd — and not everyone ven- tures much and succeeds greatly we place him on a pedestal. And should we not? W ' hat an asset is this characteristic of ours! Without it we should sink into the depth of selfishness or pessimism. With it we are uplifted, inspiretl, and made to tran- scend our own human weaknesses. It en- courages us to greater effort, d ' he hero leads; we follow. His example is a pow’er. We ' meet life more fearlessly because we know others have achieved honor, th- benefit of men, grandeur of soul — and thus reflect glory upon us tlieir fellow ' men. Lena Paduano, ’30. iJhCemorandum Jyyy sJW emorandum