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

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22 THE DLJRFEE RECORD ELMER JOHN BROCTHEES Sharif ‘'Kiri Elmer graduated from the Fowler School and started in at Tech, but was transferred with the rest, of his classmates to Durfen in his senior year. Elmer isn’t interested in anything special, hut lie intends to he a mech- anical draughtsman on leaving school. Diliycnce is fix1 mistress of success ELIZABETH BECK Beta ‘•Beta’ is a quiet little maid who minds her p's and q s and crosses her t s, and her sunny smile is loved h.v everyone. She brought a splendid record with her from Westall, and has kept, the same standard through P . M. C. T). Moreover, she is a wonder at tennis, and excels in other outdoor sports. Beta” is another next year “Sinithite,” and she takes with her the best wishes of her class. Her laui hhty cheerfulness throws Bunt if hi on all the paths of life. LAXI 11 EAR BECK ‘7 junruf “Lanny” comes next in line, as bright as any gem; for we haven't spelled his name wrong, and used an m for “n,” Lanphear came from the Westall School, and for sev- eral years delighted our ears with the ex- quisite harmony of his violin. But now he plays a different tune, announcing his arrival every morning with an inharmonious clang. Would that his efforts in this case were as welcome as in baseball, tennis and hockey. In these lines, as well as in many other sports, lie is very skillful; and next year, when he enters Exeter preparing for Wil- liams College, we will surely hoar from him. Ri)uj out. irilri hells'

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THE DURFEE RECORD 21 : VEGA BRAXZELL “T7e” “Veda” Vega, bettor knowu to her classmates as: “Ye” or •‘Veda came to us from the Wil- liam J. Wiley School to enlist in our Normal course. Dancing and swimming are “YeV’ favorite hobbies. Because of her notable swimming and diving feats she has won the title of Annette KeJlerman II. When Ye leaves Dnrfee's spacious balls she will take up a business course to prepare herself to be a stenographer. V) swim .1 swim! Mi kinqdom for a swim! Cl IR1STOPITER LEO BRODERICK Chris llrotljf Hush! do not disturb the tranquility about this young man. one of our quietest members. “Chris” came to us from St. Patrick’s School, and lias gained many friends because of his quiet, mannerly ways. During his course he has proven himself specialized in all branches of study. Li history especially he has shown that he is a proficient lad. and many times has he startled the members of the class with his brilliant, recitations. Outside of school hours '‘.Brody ’ is one of Iludner’s first class meat-cutters, and we feel that this circum- stance wlil turn Christopher to the School of Surgery. But whatever his intentions may he, we all wish him the host of luck when he undertakes life’s important tasks. (’ 1 jA R A A LI CE B ROM LEY Clare “Clare” came to us from the Susan II. Wixon School, Although she says music is her hobby, we think she likes studying pretty well, for there isn’t ever a question asked in class that Clara isn't ready to answer. Like all the rest of the clerical division, Clara in- tends to become one of the private secre- taries who will make the name of Durfee famous in the world of business. Good luck to you. Clara. Labor conquers all Ihinf s He who is tranquil accomplishes much'

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THE DURFEE RECORD 2.‘ RFTII lH'FFIXUTON Buff a Everybody tluit knows Huffy” at mII knows Iier as n good little sport.—always game for any kind of a stunt, an excellent horse-back rider, a determined little swimmer, a mighty good dancer, and such a surprising sort of person to know, having as many chums as a rainbow has colors Custom cauvnl stale her infinite variety JOHN BI'KKE Jami'r John graduated from the West.a 11 Orani- mur School with the highest average in schol- arship in his class. lie has continued his good work, maintaining iiis high standard, and is still unusually proficient in all his studies. Although John's disposition is nat- urally quiet and retiring, he has made many friends in his high school career. This mod- est student possesses great power of concen- tration. and we are sure he will he success- ful in whatever he undertakes. ‘7fe speaks little, but to the purjxeso JAMES HARRY CALLAHAN ‘'Jimmy “Car “Jimmy'’ came to us via the Staunton Mili- tary and Maryland Academy route. Although he has been with us hut one year, he has made a host, of friends. He is a very efficient orator, as proven by his demonstrations in the Assemblies. Tie is a lieutenant of the Cadets and has made a fine showing at the Drills. 11 is intention for the future is the study of law. and there is no doubt hut. what we shall all be glad to call on Jimmy' when in trouble, for lie'll he sure to get us out, of it by means of his invincible arguments. Be spa n, and the until it tide teas a teed by It is t cords