East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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26 Pawtucket High School Class Book—1918 some looking fellow, who motors frequently along that way, her zeal would wane. Gladys expects to enter the business world, and we all wish her success. Gertrude May Anderton. Well, if here isn't our old friend Gert. She is a jolly good-natured girl, always willing to help a friend in trouble, as many of us already know. Who ever saw her when she wasn't smiling? Gert just dotes on school, so much so that she wishes her four years were just beginning. Is this natural? She is very fond of dancing, and indulges frequently. The next morning she appears at eight o'clock to do her shorthand. Never mind Gert. you are not alone in this. Joseph Jenks Arnold. “Joe made a had start in school having to enter with the class of 1919. but he has had the good fortune by working hard to shake off his unfortunate past, be accepted into our class, and thus be entitled to go down in history. “Joe’s” chief diversions are riding a-bout in a cosy coupe with company, and being dazzled by the sparkling glances and soft words of a much sought after Senior. Despite his many rivals he manages to hold his own. When he entered 29. lie endeavored with the desperation of one in his state of mind, to obtain a seat convenient for soul-satisfying “tete-a-tetes,” but Mr. Wade, judging that he had enough bad cases already condemned “Joe” to a more quiet neighborhood. Joe” intends to enter business life after graduation. James Linwood Ashworth. “Bill is not very well known outside of his gioup of intimate acquaintances, as he is a rather quiet fellow, but those who know him will testify that he is a cheerful, jolly companion and a loyal friend. Lin has worked hard on his studies for four years, and has reaped the reward on his reports. He is going to the Rhode Island School of Design next year, and we are expecting to hear good news of his progress. Edwin Getrick Bannon, Jr. Behold, the young business man enters. Watch that typewriter hustle along. Look at him now ! I le’s not writing in long hand, but taking stenographic dictation. Just the same, Ed is

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Pawtucket High School Class Book—1918. 25 (Hlafis of 1U1B. Estelle Loretta Adam. Estelle is that very fashionable girl who resides in Room 29. She sets the style for the Senior girls. Estelle is one of those jolly, care-free girls who never worries, not even if her lessons are not prepared. Rhode Island School of Design has a great attraction for Estelle. Can it he that she is fond of drawing? We think not. Estelle is a “shark” in Erench. Her hobby is dancing, and we hear that she indulges very often. Next year Estelle expects to go to Laselle Seminary. Arlo Gordon Adams. Arlo is that handsome looking individual who came to us last fall from our neighbor across the river. Central Falls. Although only having been with us for a year, he has been the source of inspiration and delight to us all? ???. Arlo took a fawncy” to P. H. S. as soon as he came into our loving care. We do not know whether we have brought him up properly but we do know that he has developed greatly in U. S. History due to his extraordinary brain capacity ? ? ? ? ? 11 is melancholy voice and highly trained eyelashes are his outstanding features and are very attractive to the other sex. Gladys Isabelle Adams. Gleaner Board '16. '17,—'17, '18. Wow! Did you hear that awful racket? Now listen for that forty horse power laugh. Yes. it was right. Here come Gladys. Sure, that is she with her crony Miss Coopy. When she enters Room 29. she usually has something important to tell her neighbors, much to the delight of .Mr. W ade, who just dotes on keeping the “young bunch of sauer-kraut” after school for fifteen minutes, because he admires that wonderful, tight fitting, vampire, purple sweater of the young lady. This sweater blends nicely with Miss Coopy's “yaller” waists, especially when the former is displaying her sudden affection for the latter. We wonder if that is the way she treats all the young men who climb the steps of that little house upon the hill night after night. Does this account for her coming to school early, and her great efforts to learn her French before the last bell? We will have to give her credit for being a good typist, and an accomplished musician. She just dotps on practising, indulging in it two hours per day, (with intervals,) but we fear if the piano were moved from that window, and she were not able to see that hand-

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Pawtucket High School Class Book—1918. 27 writing as fast as if he were writing a long hand account of the time he caught a car last fall. Now take a glimpse at his ledger. Can you find a blot ? Front this pen picture you can easily see th.at Edwin is just the sort of a fellow that the big business men are looking for. There's no use in wishing him success: he will make that for himself. Anyway, good luck, Ban-non. Harriet Louise Borden. Class Reception Committee. Secretary Dramatic Society, '18. “Well, Harriet? Haven't you one free night this week? This is Harriet. Oh. no. she isnt at all popular! Back in her youthful days as a freshie and soph she used to be a model pupil, but—well this y .ar there has been so much going on all the time! Harriet is one of the most loyal supporters of our school teams. Often she even goes to the out-of town games and roots for the team thru defeat or victory. She is a member of the celebrated Silent Trust of the north-east corner of 29 (or rather, she used to be. until Mr. Wade broke up said trust and--------but why lament.) Harriet needless to say, found her new surroundings congenial and promptly—- ----started another trust. We all know that in “Nance Olfield she was just too dear for .anything and she has been a fine secretary • for the Dramatic' Society this year. We all envy the business man who has Harriet for his “stenog'' next year. Catherine Mary Barry. Catherine is that pleasant, quiet blonde who sits in 29. She dosen’t attract people's attention—but we know she's there just the same. She always has a bright, friendly smile for everybody. Although she’s not a grind in any sense of the word, she learns her lessons and knows how to pull down some fine marks. Catherine, also, is a loyal supporter of our teams, appearing at most of the games. The fact that she wishes to become a nurse is the only reference to her future that she has made public. She may go to college. Evelyn Doris Beachen. “Oh 1 had the most wonderful time honestly 1 never had such a good time in all my life. This is just exactly what Evelyn says, about every dance she goes to. Evelyn certainly does love to trip the light fantastic better than she likes anything else but chocolates. An other thing that Evelyn used to enjoy before the war was canoeing. But lie's with the Canadians row and as Evelyn says, “What a crime it is that the censor should have to lead those letters. It make such a difference