Durfee High School - Durfee Record Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

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28 THE DURFEE RECORD DAVID MAXWELL FELDMAN Dave” Davy” K(‘leased from the Davis School, after sev- eral years of torture Davy heard the call of the wild and wended his way to Durfee. For four years he has weathered the .train, and now Dave stands forth as one of the foremost members of our class. To name all the offices that our popular friend has held at Durfee would require too much space, hut we must mention his successful administra- tion of the office of President of the Forum and his remarkable work as Fditor-in-Clnef in making this Record Book the success that it is. As Dave intends to become a law- yer we expect to see him, some day, prose- cuting the government's cases as district at- torney in the same forceful and vigorous way in which lie, as politician, helped lo mold the destinies of the (...'lass of IMIS. Next year will see Dave wearing a little brown skull cap. “Hail fo flic (Hdilor-ht) -Chief! MARGARET VERONICA FANNING Not very long ago Peggy, a quiet and modest girl, came to our halls of knowledge after she had completed the course of in- struction in the Highland Grammar School. Peggy has gained many friends during her stay at Durfee. She is well liked by all those who are acquainted with her, especially the co-workers in the Forum. Here she shows that she has a voice in all matters for she is always seen arguing a question that has been brought, up very vigorously. Although Peggy lias not confided to our editor where she intends to go next year yet we are sure that she will [trove successful in her next undertaking. Now, kind readers, some day you will sit up and take notice when our young maiden becomes a Senator from our own State. 77 o«. hast a sfnni heart anil slromj hamis; Than cnn.si sup fill ihy wants.” LYNN BELfTIEK FELLOWS ‘■Babe” Babe is one of the latest arrivals in our class. Bom in South Bend, Washington, he next stopped at Perry ville, Rhode Island, then at Berlin, New Hampshire, where he was graduated from grammar school with honors. After he had begun his high school career in Berlin lie decided that lie would enjoy much better the hall of fame, Durfee, and joined our ranks at the beginning of his Senior year. lie admits that, lie admires the movies but this pastime does not cause him to neglect his studies, for Lynn is what may be called a true student, excelling in mathematics. Next year he will continue his studies at Brown. f if a re do all thaf man beeome a man. Who (fares do more is wow ”

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THE DURFEE RECORD 27 It RADFORD (T1ALOXRR OFKFEE Ilnur' Yes, Brad” is a descendant of’ the Brad- ford Matthew Cha loner Durfee after whom our school was named. “Brad found flint, two vears of laborious tasks wore enough to spend at Durfee. Therefore our young friend, youii}' in years hut not in pursuits, left. I)ur- fee and Fall River, However, ho still has many admirers in his native city. He was an ever active member of our class. Many times did ho show his school spirit hy lead- ing in cheers at the Alumni field. lie was present also at all dances where he fur- nished plenty of amusement. It is for this reason that wo often flunk of you. Brad. lUondes tnnke flood eomimnion-s WALTER STAFFORD EARLE West Scf ut Take a good look at this fellow. You don’t, see many like him. lie is our Champion scholar, taking thirty-five periods of recita- tion a week. It is said the M. Sweeney Com- pany submitted a hid for carrying his hooks to and from Digldon each day. Rut West.” with all ids studying, finds time to attend the Forum meetings, when4 he is always ready to assist. As an Advertising Manager of this hook, he found time to get most of tin4 ads. thereby doing much for the success of this volume. This popular and well-liked classmate is a shark at driving and re- pairing an out on i oldie and he knows it, for lie has been seen several times trying to run his car up June street with the gas tank empty. Next year Scout ’ will show the engineering experts at M. I. T. that there is one. at least, who is willing to work. Suc- cess he with you. Weston. Strive nut sneeced:' DORIS SHERMAN EASTON “Dorr Dot One stroke and she is off over the ice on her skates : Ret me introduce you to Dot the rosy-cheeked girl in green sweater and cap who is Hying along the4 other side of the pond, a figure familiar to all skaters. Dot” takes other ways of flying, too: one of which is on the hack of a horse. A mil out-of-door girl is she. All of her time is not spent in sports, however, for she finds time to make use of her fingers, perhaps this skill fulness of lingers will account for the fact that sev- eral of the boys in the Highlands had hand- knit sweaters this summer. Since this young lady wishes a wider field of study she ex- pects to ieave New England and finish her education in Washington, 1). C. We shall miss your rosy cheeks and pleasant smile. Dot.” Skilled teas she hi sports mul j)u.s{itncs.'y

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THE DURFEE RECORD 21) TI IKK ESA DEAXE FIELDEX “ Deanic” Sincerity, good-nature, and sweetness are the constituent parts of “Deanie’s” personal- ity. Dwelling in that foreign kingdom ot South Swansea, “Deanie” can open many a city girl’s eye as she can be often seen show- ing her skill in the bay. performing difficult aquatic feats. ’Phis chubby individual claims autoing is her favorite pastime and gaily laughs at speed laws. She also delights in long tramps through the woods and fields, classifying the different herbs and flowers. “DeanieV' special ability is knitting; she is certainly doing her bit. May the host of inch attend you, Theresa, in your years at Fra minghani. “Better be first in a little Iberian villa ue than be second in Rome.” RALPH JOSEPH FLETOIIEU “Ratable” 'Flet eh Sh! Sh : Silence! Ralph is studying! And when he does study, which is almost all tlie time his favorite hobby, quiet must reign. And besides it is supposed that Ralph lias not whispered once since he has been in Durfee. Id-other Fletcher, too, is part Greek; he really talks it in his sleep because very often when lie is conversing a little Hellenic word jumps ont unawares. lie has not taken much interest in athletics while in school, but perhaps if a marble or a checker team were promoted Ralph J. would be there with bells on. For the next four years either Worcester or Baltimore will be his residence. We hope lie will keep up the good work. “F Hence is a virtue. L. CECIL FOG WELL Cere” “Cecc” must Imve misunderstood someone who called her that in her youth. What do we mean? Surely she must have thought the person said “(Vase talking,” for it is seldom if ever that we observe this fair maiden engaged in conversation. Neverthe- less. she is never unengaged for she applies herself diligently to her hooks and when not. busied intellectually she passes her time ad- vantageously in photography, canoeing, swim- ming or examining the intricacies of nature while on long rumblings in the woods, We fear, however, that she will have to relin- quish these pleasures upon her arrival at Tufts College next year, as tile life of a college is one continuous “cram.” “Fpeak not tchile in mit presence.