Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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“ She is — but words would fail to tell the what , IhinJc what a woman should be, and she is that” GERTRUDE MARY BURKE “Gert” “Buddy” Vice-President of Class of 192 2, 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of A. A., 3; Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Class Book; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Mandolin Club, 3; Inter-Class Dramatics, 3; Senior Show, 4; Sophomore, Junior, Senior Dance Committees; Pin Committee; Junior Prom Committee. Commercial Course. Favorite Occupation: Driving a Ford. Favorite Expression: ‘‘Oh Sakes!” Favorite Song: “Sweetheart.” Favorite Drink: Orange and Lime. That “Gert” is our most popular girl is proven by the fact that she has been vice-president for four long years, and monop- olizes three of the most prominent factors in the class ballot. There is one thing that bubbles over in “Gert” and that is her class spirit. She always has the interest of the class at heart and that accounts for the successes of 1922. She is liked not only by her own class, but by everybody in High School — but can you blame them? There is one thing we’ve never been able to find out, and that is whether she’s a vamp or not. Anyhow, she’s usually besieged by the opposite sex. Another point in her favor is her ability to act and she certainly can do that. We cannot begin to ' tell you what an excellent actress she is — words would fail us. However, “Buddy” is too sensible to get stage-struck and she tells us she’s going away to school next year. We know that wherever she goes she will always be popular and always be the same old “Gert” to us. 25

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“She acts, speaks and behaves just as she ought’ ’ MARY VERONICA BRENNAN “Mae” “Baby” Sophomore Dance Committee; Class Pin Committee. Normal Course. Favorite Occupation: Moonlight Strolls. Favorite Expression: “You’ve Got Me.” Favorite Song: “I Ain’t Nobody’s Darling.” Favorite Drink: Ginger Ale. Mary is the “tres petite” girl of the class. “Young in limbs, in judgment old,” applies to her. For you know Mary has always big arguments to offer when it comes to answering history. Although Mary sits near the noisy bunch in history, she isn’t noisy herself, but rather enjoys the mischief done by others. Her conscious endeavor and faithful application have made her high school career a success. Her four years have been witness of persistent work, and pursuit to do what she had to do. Mary isn’t an athlete herself, but she views with a very keen interest all the games from the reviewing stand. Football is her hobby. I suppose you are wondering why? We are, too. Mary’s destination will be Framingham Normal, and judging from her past we know that she will be successful. 24

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u Laugh and the world laughs with you ” CATHERINE DOMITILLA BURKE “Burke” “Ta” “Dimples” Glee Club (1) Favorite Occupation: Driving the Gray Mare. Favorite Expression: “Cut It Out!” Favorite Song: “When “Frances”? Dances With Me.” Favorite Drink: Punch. A glance at “Ta’s” picture will tell the story of why she was nicknamed “Dimples.” Her good and carefree nature made her a companion sought by many, not only within the high school, but also outside. Throughout her high school career, Catherine has made a success of everything she has undertaken. “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you” is the motto of her carefree spirit. She is a firm believer in looking on the bright side of life, a true optimist in every sense of the word. Catherine rightfully belongs to the class of good sports. “Dimples” is to enter Fitchburg Normal in the fall. We know she will succeed, for anyone with such a pleasing person- ality cannot but bring honor to her Alma Mater. 26