East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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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

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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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28 I'awtickf.t High School Class Hook—1918. you know!!!” Evelyn has sucessfully completed a commercial course and expects to enter the business world next fall. Bessie Hunter Beardwood. “Whew, but I'm tired this morning''. Never mind turning around to see who it is, but to enlighten the minds of the folks who do not know, it is Bessie trying to get over the excitement of a dance the night before. Her motto is “dance and grow thin , and she hacks it right up with her demonstrations. Room 29 was certainly fortunate in securing her to grace its hearty portals. Bessie is our class “Alma Gluck , for the walls resound with her praise. We all admire her. not only for her singing, but for her loyalty in supporting the class. Ernest Bott. Ernest has been masquerading as a junior for the greater part of the year. Toward the beginning of the last term, however, he decided to graduate with a much better class— the class of 1918, of course. According to all reports, Bott is a shark in his studies, especially in French, where he has often proved a life saver to the third hour class; and we know that he has been a faithful member of the Lyceum and of the French and German societies. We wish that you had joined us earlier, Ernest. Catherine Veronica Brady. Isn't she sweet?” This is what one hears about Cas all the time. It certainly is true too. for she is one of the sweetest girls in the school. “Cas usually lands in her seat just as the last hell starts ringing, but as she says: “We should worry as long as it hasn’t stopped. This young lady doesn’t let anything worry her—no not even—but hush, we mustn't tell tales, as she positively refuses to have his name told around the school. “Cas's favorite pastime is waltzing with a certain young man who inhabits Room 29. We don't blame you a bit Cas he certainly can waltz wonderfully. “Cas has been an ardent supporter of all school functions, and has proved herself to he an all-round good pal with a lot of school spirit. Her reports show that she possesses quite a bit of knowledge, because she says: “I am too busy to study—such trifles as that are the least of mv troubles. Why so many 4’s and 5's, “Cas? Is it camouflage? The future seems to point to a business career for this young lady, unless that tall blonde that follows her around steps in. One never knows! Good luck. Cas. We like to tease you—but we know that you will always be just as popular as you are to-day, beausc j ou possess what most of us envy, a mighty pleasing way.