East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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28 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 DELOXG HAYILAXD MONAHAN DEBATING '19, ’20, GLEANER ’20 Halt! Who conies there? Who could guess what revolves under that angelic countenance? Ask Ruel, he knows! Wherever Ruel is, there is “De-de.” “De-de” is a shark (or is it shock?) in Latin. He started Virgil, but soon decided that the trials of the pious Aeneas held no joys for him, and so informed the teacher, “multa gemens,” that the Latin class must no longer “he for a care to him.” “De-de” is a born arguer, and so he made the debating team and was alternate in the contest with Classical. There he demonstrated his habitual thoroughness and produced excellent counter-blasts to each of Classical's points. Delong expects to enter Dartmouth next September with his boon friend, Ruel. His ambition is to be a civil engineer; go to it, De-de!” CATHERINE MAY MURPHY “Cath just loves stenography 1 She has been plugging away at it for some time now, and expects to make her mark in the world as a snappy stenog. A smiling, happy girl is “Cath.” always “all set” when it comes to a ripping good time. For this reason she has become popular, and we feel assured that she will endear herself to the business world next year, even as she has endeared herself to us as a member of the class of 1920. BENITA ANNA MURRAY Benita is that attractive little blonde who travelled all the way from Garden Street for four long years. Far be it from “Bennie” to make .Mr. Holden miserable by hanging about the corridors. Oh, no! She devotes too much time to iter studies for that, especially to U. S. History, for that is her favorite study. “Bennie’s” motto is “Laughing is good exercise.” You never see Benita unless she wears that smile that won't come off. After leaving P. H. S., Benita intends to enter R. I. N. S., and we are sure that she will be successful there. HAWTHORNE LEROY NEWCOMB Well, here is Xewcombe, another corn fed and husky youth most commonly known as “Speed.” Speed by name and by nature. He travels through this world at an amazing pace. Judging from appearances at the theatre, it won’t be very long before there is a “Mrs. Speed” also. “Speed” has a great inclination towards poetry. His ambition to become poet laureate is indeed admirable, but it is evident that he has far greater gifts than writing.

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1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 27 MARGARET MARY McVAY Everybody knows Peggy, that shy little girl in 24 who blushes so profusely when she recites. Four years of P. H. S. strict discipline have not taught Margaret that the hell rings at eight-thirty instead of eight thirty-five. But, as she says, “Better late than never.” She is sure to show up sooner or later. Maybe it is this extra amount of sleep that makes her so pleasingly plump. Margaret leaves us to travel still farther along the path of knowledge. She intends to enter the Normal School next fall. May success await her in the fulfillment of her ambition. MAXWELL JOIIXSTONE MEIKLEJOIIX Bang! Boom! Crack!! and some one drops under “Micky’s” gentle greeting. “Micky” says his favorite study is music! That may be, but we privately think his tastes run more into discords and jazz than to the classics. We have been unable to learn from what study he has derived the most benefit while at P. H. S. Can it be that he has received none? Xay! Xay! out upon the thought! Say rather that his advantages have been so multitudinous in all the branches of his endeavor ( ?) that it would indeed puzzle the Seven Wise Men to discriminate among such a wealth of choice. “Micky’s” motto is the Golden Rule. Oh, beatific child! Oh, angelic boy! Perhaps, if we knew all, “Micky's” life is devoted to the fair sex somewhat more than to his studies. He is generally considered a “hit” wherever he may be (save the classroom). “Micky” has not entirely made up his mind about his activities next year, but lie'll be there—with bells on ! ROBERT LEROY MILNE Roy is one of the most popular members of the sterner sex in our class. He is that ever-smiling chap from Room 24 who may be found nearly any night in the week whiling away the weary hours on the dance floor. Next year he intends to grace the halls of Rhode Island State College. LOUIS JOSEPH MOGELEYER Bing! Bang! Biff!! Another oil can in the room. Everybody knows that ambitious chap who just came in. That is “Mogie,” the boy of the hour. “Mogie” came to us from Church Hill and has been a consistent supporter of the Lyceum. In addition to debating honors, “Mogie” holds the distinguished office of “press agent” for the “Peerless four.” Brown will claim him in the fall, and we predict a successful future for him.

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1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 29 ELEANOR SMITH NICKERSON Here is one of those joyful spirits in Room 29 who make that room the joy of those who sit there and the envy of those who don’t. “Buttons says she just loves to study, like everybody else in Room 29. She is taking a commercial course. She tells us that stenography is her favorite study, but how anyone can like that Chinese scribble is more than we can see. Before joining our worthy ranks as a Freshman, “Buttons” came from the Clark Street Grammar School in Valley Falls. Eleanor’s ambition is to be a singer, so she will study music next year in preparation for this. HELEN LOUISE NOLAN Ah, here’s Helen, another habitue of the dressing room outside of Room 24. Appearances are deceiving, for one might suppose that Helen was a shy, retiring maiden. Then you don't know our Helen. Normal School will get her next year. GERTRUDE SARAH O'CONNOR When the world’s against you and you’re feeling blue, just catch a gilmpse of Gertie’s sparkling eyes and happy smile and you simply can't resist smiling, too. She’s been with us only two years, but she seems like an old friend. Gert is bubbling over with life and good nature, and she just won’t let anyone be serious. We often wonder how she manages to learn her lessons without worrying over them, but we have to admit she does it. Moreover, Gertrude has all the commercial department green with envy when she clicks on the typewriter about ten words a minute faster than anyone else. We expect Gertie will be a charming asset to somebody’s office next year, but those who have heard her sing predict that she will be a famous prima donna before many years. AUGUSTINE ALOYSIUS O’DONNELL BASEBALL '17, 18. ’19, FOOTBALL 18, '19. CAPTAIN ’19, VICE- PRESIDENT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ’18. MANAGER FOOTBALL ’20. manager baseball ’19 Here he is, the stand-by of the class. “Gus” came to us from Church Hill. He has been one of our faithful fellows in athletics. Although “Gus only took part in athletics his first three years, he has a record of which to be proud, having made his letter in baseball in his Freshman year behind the bat. “Gus” is very popular with the girls, and he finds “Al” a great help in his love affairs. “Gus” says his favorite study is French. As a side line “Gus” sings first bass in the “Peerless Four” and was one of the ends in the Minstrel Show this year. “Gus’ ” motto is, “Never make the same mistake twice.” He expects to go to Georgetown next year.