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

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0 DVIRFEE 0 VINCENT PAUL BURKE “Cap” “Cap” who never seems burdened with studies— he doesn’t show his feelings—came from the Davis School. Although a far from noisy young man, his presence is always found in the vicinity of fun. He is fond of all the popular sports, but prefers foot- ball and swimming to the others. As for football, when playing with men of his size, he cannot be sur- passed. Perhaps it is his love for swimming that prompts him to become a naval officer. After a course at the Massachusetts Nautical School, we shall find him commanding one of our country’s ships. HENRY JOSEPH BUTLER But” “Heinie” Football 4; Forum 4 Three cheers for the N. B. Borden, which was But’s first “Alma Mater.” We sure can thank this school for sending us such a wonderful fellow. His splendid qualities have made him immensely popu- lar with ’22. As for sports, But is another football man. He made his letter, playing end and tackle for two years and was responsible for many of Durfee’s vic- tories. For his superior playing, he was placed on the “All-Bristol County Team.” His other hobby is driving. If you have ever seen Barney Oldfield, But would remind you of him, burning up the road. Henry is thinking of Exeter for his future Alma Mater. Good-bye, we hate to leave ya. ANNIE LAURA CARR Chick” Finding much dreaded examinations mere child’s play, “Chick” came to us from the Somerset Gram- mar School all set for her four years here. Her charming personality, her sincerity and her absolute fidelity as a student have won for her many friends. Her hobby (how different from ours!) is “going to school”—sounds sort of peculiar, n’est-ce pas? But still when one realizes how easy it is for Annie to master her studies—i. e., “just like that”—we don’t need to wonder whether she really means it. How- ever, a nurse’s career holds great charm for Chick and she intends to enter the Union Hospital School for Nurses. 26

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© TWENTY-TWO Q WILLIAM THOMAS BROWN, JR, “Bill” “Dusty” “Dusty” can be heard whenever he is seen, be- cause of his loudness, not in his speech but in the color of his hair. Bill claims automobiling to be his hobby, but he means to say Fordmobiling. Although he doesn’t attempt to be an excellent scholar, Bill takes a great interest in all school activities. He has not announced to the waiting world what his next Alma Mater is to be—but it will have to be some college. When '22 is having reunions, just oil up and Fordmobile down to Duriee. SYL) BUFFINGTON “Sid” “Buffy” Rf:cord Staff; Football 4 Is there anyone here who doesn’t know Buffy? Someone please break the oppressive silence! Buffy started in making a name for himself from the moment he burst in on Durfee, four years ago, and he has succeeded! If there’s any mysterious excite- ment circulating through the corridors, it’s ten to one Buffy's at the foot of it. We’re inclined to be- lieve that his hobby is attempting to shake the law- abiding foundations of peaceful old Durfee, but “Sid says” he lives for swimming and football alone. Have you ever seen him play for Durfee? It’s a thr-r-rilling sight when Buffy takes the field. Next year Buffy is going to Dartmouth to show them how to improve their football team. It will be rather quiet in Durfee when Sid leaves us. Come on now, three “Ki’s” for Buffington! Will someone kindly go upstairs and adjust the fasten- ings of the roof? ANNA BURKE “Burky” Anna is one of the notables of our class; all the fellows know, or try to know, her. Her popularity has grown steadily throughout her High School career because of her amiability and her good looks. Anna is one of our best looking girls. No matter how much she is absent, and no matter how often her recitations for her male teachers fall flat, one of her dazzling glances brings forth a passing mark at the end of the quarter. We all wish we could work the same trick. Anna came to us from the Westall Grammar School; which proves that the Westall School is capable of great things. Anna is an accomplished dancer and her card is always full. It’s a shame the way the boys fight for a dance with her. We don’t know what institution Anna intends to grace with her presence next; but. we hope she floats through her course there as easily and in the same carefree manner as she has here. 25

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TWENTY-TWO 0 HOMER FLORENCE CARR 2 ? ? 't ? Well! Well! Well! Who is this young man? You pause to find out- He is Homer Carr who came to Durfee to show us that the city is not the only place that raises prodigies. The fact that he came to us from the Dighton South Grammar School shows that country schools are able to compete successfully with those of the city when it. comes to providing an excellent education for its youthful citizens. Homer says that his hobby is preaching, With regard to this we are quite undecided whether to take it seri- ously or not. We are inclined, however, to treat it lightly. After graduating from Durfee he expects to finish his education at Nyack on the Hudson. We all hope that he will be as successful there as he has been at Durfee. FRANCIS J. SILVIA CARREIRO Hilltop Staff 3; Editor-in-Chief Hilltop 4; Forum 4; Greek Club 4 Francis Carreiro is one of the outstanding figures of the history of the class of '22, It is not his bril- liant scholarship alone that has elevated him above us all. Carreiro’s remarkable personality is felt in every corner of Durfee. He is possessed of the highest principles. If Carreiro believes a course to be right he pursues it with no thought of gaining prominence or popularity for himself. No one can sec Carreiro preside over a meeting without being impressed by his quiet dignity and poise. Rut Carreiro is not, however, a figure on a pedestal, aloof and distant. His sudden flashing wit is a keen rapier with which he has won a thousand conversational duels. Yet his remarkable aptitude for irony seems to have won him friends rather than enemies. Durfee is truly proud as she gives to the world this brilliant scholar, fascinating conversa- tionalist, and remarkable man of business. ANTHONY BURKE CARROLL “Tony” Football 3, 4 Tony followed the crowd from the Davenport. During his course he has managed to show just how to do things (Never mind what we mean). He spends much of his time (spare or otherwise) put- ting tires (spare or otherwise) on his car. Tony has been a most popular member of the football 'team for three years, playing as a regular the last two years. He was selected as one of the members of the “All-Bristol County Team.” He intends to enter Pratt Institute and we hope to hear more of his achievements, probably among them the invention of a tireless car. Just off the wire: Tony is our very best dancer! 27