East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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taittmitmnitNiiiiuHniiiitiiiiiimiiuiii. i;niMit:iiiiiiiii):.niiMuiiuiintittniiiiMMtmttimtnniti«iii«iii«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitiiiuiimiiiiii]iHiiuttiiiiuiiiitiiiiiuiiraiiiiiniiitiinniiiniiiHaHmiiiHiMnitui«itiiniiiai iuuiaiiiiaiiiHiinniuuinuHiii i:iiiMiK jin.ruiiiMtniiMiirsiiiiiiiuiiitiuii 10 Pawtucket High School 1924 GRAYCE NICOLAI BRADY (“Grayce”) Motto: “Oh Be Joyful!” Perhaps you have noticed the girl with the shining black hair and the dimples. Well, that’s our Grayce. Those dimples are the undoing of many a student, for it is a much easier and more fascinating occupation to watch dimples than to study. Gravce’s motto might have been “slow but sure,” for the accuracy of her shorthand is phenomenal. And Grayce is a busy girl. At least, so it seems when you try to call her on the telephone. She is to attend Gibbs’ Secretarial School next year, and if present indications are correct, she will be a most capable and efficient private secretary. VIRGINIA THEONE BROOME (“Gin”) Motto: Honor and fame from no condition rise. Act well thy part; therein the honor lies” VICE-PRESIDENT A. A. ill. CAPTAIN BASKETBALL (3) (4), SWIMMING (3), BASKETBALL (3) (4), VICE-PRESIDENT DRAMATIC SOCIETY (4), DRAMATICS (3 I (4), CHAIRMAN SENIOR RECEPTION (4l. VICTORY BALL COMMITTEE (4), STAGE MANAGER “MICE AND MEN” ( 41 Whenever you hear a good hearty laugh or see an attractive looking girl, large of stature, striding majestically through the halls of P. H. S., you can l e sure it’s our Virginia. She's one of the most popular girls of our class. Sweet sixteen and never been—what's that? For four years she has been swimming and playing basketball for us. She s a great scout and a perfect dancer. You never fail to find her at school activities rooting loyally. How she steps around so much and still pulls down good marks is beyond us. but we guess it's because she intends to enter R. I. State in the fall. Anyway, she’s capable of making a place for herself, and P. H. S. gives her the best of sendofTs. FREDERICK WILSON BROWN (“Rick,” “Cutie,” “Brownie”) Motto: “It can be done—but try and do it.” Ladies and Gentlemen, behold our own “Brownie!” Fred is a good student, but the teachers don’t recognize the fact, so he has spent four strenuous years in dear old P. H. S. When Rick first came to school in knickers and Buster Brown collar, the girls called him sweet; now he has discarded the collar, but retains the knickers and the girls call him Cutie. You often see him in company with Dixon or Doyle raising a rumpus in the corridors. Brownie will settle down next year, and learn to be a dentist. The best wishes of the class of ’24 follow you. Brownie. Don’t forget the Why Worry Club.

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1924 Pawtucket High School 9 iiimiiiitiiiittiiuniiniiimiiimitimiuiiiinitiitininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiituiiMiNiMUinuiiMMHiiiiiuiiiMiiMHiMiiiuiiiiHiiii.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiinHinniiuimuiiiiiiiiinniaHianinaitaM HELEN MARIE BARRETT (“Helen”) Motto: “Smiling Through ” Whenever a group of giggling girls (emphasis on the giggling! makes itself obvious in the corridors, you can always find Helen in the midst of them, telling a “perfect scream” of a story, usually quite unrecognizable from its former self, because of Helen’s cleverness at improvising. Perhaps this accounts for her popularity with both sexes, the more so because of her readiness to laugh even when the joke is turned on herself. Helen is also much in evidence at all the games, though perhaps there's a deep reason for this. R. I. C. E. will claim Helen next fall, and in a few years we expect to see her escorted home by a group of eager youngsters. URSULA MARY BERTOLACINI (“Bert”) Motto: “Variety is the spice of life. Here is Ursula, known to her friends as “Bert.” She is a quiet girl, at least she is in school. We are told that her favorite amusement is dancing and that she prefers it to anything else. Well, we can’t blame her for that. However, “Bert” likes school, too. We think it’s English. How about it? Anyway, “Bert” is an all-round good scout, and we know she will succeed in the business world as she has at school. As private secretary is the goal of every successful stenographer, we hope that Ursula will quickly attain the mark. LOUIS ALBERT BIRON (“Bozo”) Motto: “Do tomorrow what you cant do today” ORCHESTRA (1) (2) (3) (4) “Bozo” is one of our really talented classmates. He takes an important place in our orchestra and the sweet, clear tones of his violin always make the selections rendered by that body a success. Biron came to P. H. S. from the James C. Potter School and has l een a good student, a good sport, and a fine fellow. When asked what his favorite studies are, “Bozo” good-naturedly replies, “All of them!” Radio, tennis, and automobiling are Louis’ favorite pastimes and we frequently see him jazzing around at a terrific rate of speed in his sporty looking auto. Indeed, Biron has the best wishes of the class of ’24 for whatever he may do in the future. RALPH EMERY BLACKMAR (“Blackie”) Motto: “Play the game.” FOOTBALL (2) (3) You will recognize “Blackie” as the fellow who is present at all games, either a loyal supporter or, in football, in the thick of the scrimmage. W hen in school he may be found in or near Room 27, which proves that he likes good company. If you really would like to hear him talk, mention radio to him. What he doesn’t know about that isn’t worth knowing. “Blackie” is great on society. He goes to all the dances and social functions, and is the envy of all newcomers to social life because of his ease of manner and popularity. “Blackie” is undecided as to college. The best wishes of your class follow you. Ralph.

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MiiMiiiiMiimiiiBiiiiwuittiimiiiMiiiHiimiiiigitimiiMtiiaiitMiimiiimiiimiiiMiimiiimiimiiHHiiiiHiimin 1924 Pawtucket High School 11 luuiMiMHiiiMiiumuuiimuirmiiimiimmiiiiiiimnimiiiiiiiiiiumiuniiiiiiiiuiiraaiimiiiraiMnifflinuiiNiiMMiiMiNmiiiHinMiaM iiniiiiiaiiinidimniuuiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiMiiMl SIDNEY ALFRED BROWN (“Brownie,” “Sid”) Motto: “Nothing ventured. nothing gained DRAMATICS (3) (4), GLEANER (4), CLASS BOOK (4), PRESIDENT SCIENCE CLUB (4) “Sid” is the chap in twenty-seven who’s always ready to spring jokes. No dance is a success unless “Brownie” is there “to trip the light fantastic.” Brownie understands the weaker sex, as well as the mysteries of the laboratory. Our young chemical prodigy will some day be Edison II. Brown states that math and chem are his favorite subjects, but the way he rolls along in French assures us of his success in that language. “Sid”, has been a staunch supporter of high school activities. He intends to honor M. I. T. with his presence next September. P. H. S. certainly wishes you loads of luck in your undertakings, “Sid.” MARY RITA BUCKLEY (“May”) Motto: Hitch your wagon to a star.'' May is another one of our quiet members. You know her, a black haired girl who sits in room 27. She is very studious, a fact which is apparent from her lessons. Her favorite subject is French, but we are inclined to believe that she likes English somewhat. She intends to go to Normal School next year. Someday we may see her with her pretty hair pulled back and her face sternly set, gazing over her “specs” at some impossible youngster who just won’t behave. We hope, however, that she will stay as sweet as she is now, and we wish her all luck. BERNARD JOSEPH BURNS (“Barney”) Motto: Let the next period take care of itself.” MANAGER HOCKEY (4), TRACK (1) (2) (3) (4), CAPTAIN TRACK (4) Hail, Captain Burns! Barney has followed the movements and activities, as a participant, of the track team throughout his four years at P. H. S. His persistent efforts as captain this last year have helped greatly toward the team's fine record. He was a sure point winner in every meet, the shot put being his specialty. Sometimes he’s here and sometimes there, but most of the time he’s around where there’s anything doing. He’s a quiet, unassuming fellow, and means business in everything he tackles. If all goes well. Barney will enter R. I. State in the fall. P. H. S. wishes him the best of success. FREDERIC JOSEPH BURNS (“Fred”) Motto: Love 'em all hut marry none! MANAGER TRACK (4), ASSISTANT MANAGER TRACK (3) Fred is the fellow with the red and green plaid socks and the never failing grin, who can always put a piece of chalk to other uses than writing on the blackboard. His pep and good nature enable him to get away with anything, however, and have made him well-liked by all who know him. As for the girls, he follows out his motto very well! He has always been a hearty supporter of school athletics, and has managed the track team very capably during the past season. It may be Providence College or some other for Fred next year, but wherever he goes, we’re all behind him.