Amherst Regional High School - Goldbug Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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X X D I f . isi-is ' X5 I xqXgx I ,- ,' 1 X , ! --5.-..,,S -Q.-::.,QR S ' I l '. . 1 I Y, MARY J. RYDEL New York City, April 25, 1913. Future: Undecided. Junior Play fRhodaD5 Prize Speaking, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. lVIary Sunshine is just the name ior her. Sunny hair, sunny smile, and sunny countenance. And she's always full ot business and responsibility up to the entire cap- acity of her small person. There are rumors that she's already chosen her sunny path for life. ESTHER REBECCA SCHOONMAKER HEI!! 6CEJI1'eJ, hdanslield, Mass., January 8, 1915. Future: Simmons College. Class Vice President 2, Gold Bug Staff CAssociate Editorjg Graphic Stall' CClass Reporterb 2, CPoetry EditorD 4, Girls' Basketball 2, Junior Play CBusiness ManagerD, Student Council 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Tri-Ess Club 1, 2, 3, CPresidentD 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, String Quartet 1, 2, 3, 4, Pro Merito 3, 43 Interclass Play Contest 4, Valedictorian. Clixcerpt from Time l-A mixture of seriousness and gayety that fascinates, a marvelous perception of the so called fine things in life, an ardent zeal for knowledge and more knowledge, coupled with an occasional streak for adventure and the unusual-all presents a general picture of the A. H. S. Valedictorian. CHAUNCEY THORTON SIMMONS Chauncey Silver City, New Mexico, March 6, 1915. Future: Undecided. Class Basketball 2, 3, 4, Interclass Play Contest 3, 4. Chauncey is of great 4-H fame. They say his success and skill at trapping is unrivaled around these parts. Although he's happiest when tramping through the woods, he doesnlt let that interfere with good A. H. S. work. 23 sl.

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ESXX ff f 5 4? ll:-n A xii SP - D -I J , -.-Eg:s.--l'f X ' ff fa:-,f E P . , 5.3, mg JOSEPHINE EUGENIA SWALUK 121033 Sunderland, Mass., June 11, 1915. Future: Undecided. Tri-ESS Club 1, 2, 3. Jo is tall, dignified, and has very lovely dark hair. Even though Jo is charming, somehow she doesn't seem to lavish her attentions on anyone. Look at her once and you'll say she is quiet and reserved. Look at her again-at her eyes when she's smiling-and you'll notice a little elf of mischievousness lurking there. CHARLES VALENTINE THAYER CharZie', Amherst, Mass., May 17, 1914. Future: Aeronautics. Graphic Staff fClass Reporter? 3, Pro Merito 4. He is the unimaginative fellow with the art of snatching our English IV class from the realms of fantasy. Charlie is our Hpracticaln aviator with a brain for anything mechanical. It's easier to imagine him doing tail-spins, than playing the ideal Prince Charming in a tuxedo, isn't it? REBECCA BURBANK THOMPSON ccBgCkyn Springfield, hdass., August 10, 1916. Future: Sweetbriar College. Junior Play Uulia Murdocklg Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Tennis 3g Tri-Ess Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, Girls' Basketball 2. When you see a tall, sophisticated damsel at full speed toward Room 18, Sth period, you behold Becky. She enjoys a good argument and insists on having the last Word. Nevertheless,Becky is an interesting conversa- tionalist and she appreciates a good joke. The teachers think she is a dreamer but her friends know that she isn't. 25