Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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6 1 His worth is warrant for his welcome JOSEPH JAMES BURKE “Joe” “Burky” Football, 2, 3, 4. Technical Course. Favorite Occupation: Studying. Favorite Expression: “Gosh Yuh.” Favorite Song: “Dangerous Blues.” Favorite Drink: Yin Rouge. Joe is one of the easy-going, unassuming kind who are always ready to profit by listening and not by talking. It is putting it light to say that Joe seldom speaks more than thirty-five words a day. Just the same, he always enjoys a good joke, and he has a laugh that seems to need oiling. Football is Joe’s game. He could live and die with a football in his arms and maybe he can’t “hit the line.” Lord! When he hurls himself at his opponents you may rest assured that only a prayer will stop him, and all evidence shows that very few pray- ers are said. “Burky” is always in attendance at our socials and is never lacking for a partner. He never misses a moon-light waltz. I wonder why! Joe has decided to enter Fitchburg Normal, where he is bound to succeed, and 1922 wishes him every sucecess. 27

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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

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“ The wisdom of many , and the icit of one ” WILLIAM FRANCIS BURNS “Billy” Dramatics, 4; Student, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club; Juuior Dance Committee. Commercial Course. Favorite Occupation: Selling Camisoles. Favorite Expression: “I Tell You Its a Bargain.” Favorite Song: “Mother Machree.” Favorite Drink: Father John’s Medicine. Here is another proof that a man’s character cannot be de- termined by his outward appearances. You would never suspect “Billy” of being an orator, and a deep student, and poet, would you? Yet he is all three, and more. If there is any enjoyment in life then “Burns” has it. We, who have given his case a searching investigation have failed, as yet, to fathom and fully ferret out all his unusual attributes. He has an ungodly vocab- ulary. The casual visitor would generally find “Burns” composing an elegy on McNicholas, or writing an epic poem of the beautiful spring. His literature is really remarkable and as some say he is a descendent of the Scotch poet. However, we are inclined to think he is in a class by himself. “Billy” and his constant friend “Tony” stick together like mucilage, and, as he seems to be the bane of “Tony’s” existence, it looks as though they would have to continue housekeeping in partnership even after graduation, unless Fate gives them an un- welcome Jolt. Cheer up, Billy, as usual, the worst is yet to come, but never worry for your path is strewn with roses and the luck of ’2 2. 28