Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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M mnrabtUa Studious, yet so bewitchiiig ' GERTRUDE ROSALIND BEDRICK “Gert” “Gertie” “Trudy” College Course Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian of Debating Club; Junior Prom Committee; History Club; French Club; Senior Show Committee; Honorary Member of Clinton Historical Society; Interclass Dramatics 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Here she is, our well-known, weii-iiked classmate. “Gert” is a true version of the old saying, “Good things come in small pack- ages,” for this “petite miss” has won her way into the hearts of her fellow class- mates. “Gert” always gets her studying done but books have no hold on her when it comes to a good time. “Gert’s” idea of being on time is coming about twenty minutes late but then, she gets there eventually. “I’m sorry” will get her by so what cares she. Let us take time out here to introduce to you the quartet, “The Inseparable Four,” who may be seen roaming around the corridors, dances, games and various places of amusement. Of this group “Gertie” is a member. The others will make their appearance in due time. “Trudy” never fails us in our musical comedies with a dance specialty. li will not be a big surprise to us if she wins renown on Broadway. When Senior year came along sh e branched out and showed her skill in dramatics as well. “Gert’s” studies are not going to end in C. H. S. We know her ability will carry her with honors through any task she attempts and all our good wishes go with her on her road to Wellesley. 1929 21

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I laii is architect of his own future ROBERT JOHNSTON BARKER “Bob” General Course History Circle; Interclass Football 2, 3, 4 History tells ns that Napoleon was no giant in stature. Well, neither will the history of the future tell ns that “Bob” was, for it is a fact that “Bob” stopped growing before he reached his “dream” height. Still, being short in stature is not always a handicap, although “Bob” will admit that it is tough to be that way when there is a crowd at a game. Nevertheless we find “Bob” at practically all of our varsity games, where he is invariably voicing the true spirit of a loyal supporter of C. H. S., whether we are losing or winning. Then, too, you would notice the name of Barker in the lineup of our interclass football teams, and we can remember “Tukis” doing his stuff for the honor and glory of ’29 on the gridiron, and believe it or not, we felt often as if we had been on a real gridiron after some of those hectic struggles. Socially, “Bob” has risen to great heights, thus proving once more that you can’t keep a good man down. And as to dancing, say — life is a two step to him. Let it be said right here and now if attendance at our socials would suffice for a testimonial, “Bob” would have enough to plaster a whole room. We might say too, that several merchants on the street have had evidence of the Barker pep, for friend Robert has spent considerable time in trying to keep the stock moving in our local chain stores. We have not been informed of the future plans of our Robert, but certainly, we of ’29 all join together in sincere wishes for a rosy future. 20

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il mnrabtlia Napoleon was great in spite of his height JOHN JOSEPH BOISONEAU Technical Course John is another one of our quiet boys. One never heard of John causing the teachers any rancqiiors. He is so quiet, in fact, that few of us really knew that he belonged to ’29. For some time we were wondering why John disappeared from school so soon after classes were over and did not return for many afternoons activities. However we found out that John has been signed up by the First National firm to manage one of their stores on High Street. We also found out that John’s favorite occupation is driving one of Henry’s old model “Lizzies” and he certainly seems to know how to handle the wheel. John was also a student and certainly knew his stuff in History. His skill iii that subject is making even himself believe that some day he will be back in Room o, presiding over a class in U. S. Although John did not participate in any of our athletics, not every one can take i)art and you know we must have some one to cheer the teams on to victory. As a I ' ooter, John has always been one of our best. John’s destination for his further studies is undecided, but wherever he may go the (Tlass of 1929 will know that he will succeed in spite of all difficulties.