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

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TWEMTY-TWO DOROTHY WILCOX CRANDALL “Dot” “Dodi” Jinx” Forum 4 Remember that time last summer when you saw a bob-haired miss driving a spick and span, new machine at a breakneck speed over the Tiverton roads? You wondered who that, bright-eyed, rosy- cheeked girl was and after an inquiry as to her identity you received an answer similar to this, “Why, don't you know? That's our Dot. She's just crazy about auto-driving and every chance she gets she's at it, stepping on the gas! Doesn't she do anything else? Why, of course; Dot's a Senior at Durfee and has quite an enviable reputation there as a scholar and a ‘good fellow' as well, and her friends will be glad to know that next year Jinx isn't going any further away than Miss Gibb's Sec- retarial School in Providence.” Now you recognize the interesting Dot as she whizzes past in search of new adventure. HELEN LOIS CRAPO Secretary of Class 3, 4 All hail to Helen, our faithful secretary of two years. Both her Junior and Senior years she has labored to keep a record of our class affairs, and we thank her heartily for her services. Did we hear you ask if Helen liked to dance? Just go to a drill sometime and see her fox-trotting with,—well, we'll leave that to your imagination, or let you see for yourself how she glides along. Helen is also a regu- lar attendant at the school games. If we failed to see her at a game we would certainly know some- thing was wrong. Helen didn't tell us what she in- tended to do next year, but no matter what she takes up, she is sure to make it go. GERTRUDE SMELLIE CROWELL When in about ten years from now (or even less) you visit some world-renowned art gallery you will doubtless see there a group of charming paintings with Ginger's initials modestly tucked down in one corner. We don't think this an extravagant state- ment to make, for Ginger's prowess in things artis- tic has given us good reason to predict a brilliant future for her. Keep it up, Ginger, and remember, “Practice makes perfect” and also remember that we of the Class of '22 want to have at least one artist to be proud of. Study hard next year at the Boston Normal Art School and don't disappoint your many friends. 33

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0 DVJRFEE @ JOHN PATRICK CORBETT “Jack” Forum 4; Greek Club 4 Here they come, the “Three Musketeers,” Bad way, Crowley, and Corbett! Who has not seen these three walking through the corridors with their heads to- gether thinking up new tricks and jokes to pull off on some poor unfortunate senior? And of the trio, Jack is the ringleader and well does he fill the posi- tion with his mischievous smile and his happy-go- lucky way. The harassed teachers well know the pardonable tricks which Jack has performed during his four years and we sometimes feel that they themselves will miss his Little antics after his gradu- ation, It is Jack’s intention to enter Holy Cross College, and in Jack, Durfee sends to the Worcester seat of learning a good student and a splendid chap. Best of luck, Jack, old boy! THOMAS J. COSGROVE We often longed to hear him gracefully speak the Latin tongue; sometimes we forgot he was in the class. But, as a matter of fact, how can an athlete be thrilled by Caesar’s “Gallic War” or the copious orations of Cicero? For other things less distaste- ful than Latin require his attention, especially in the line of sports. You have misjudged Thomas if you think him shy, for we who have known him con- sider him a great all-around fellow, and a remark- able basketball player. He is keeping us guessing as to his future intentions, but some day, no doubt, he will surprise us. WILLIAM R. CRABTREE Major, Cadets 4 Clank, Clank, Clank! Enter the Major, his sword by his side. Bill would have us believe that he is truly ferocious. His hobby, he declares, is woman hating,—with bicycling as a side issue. But is he really the stern unfeeling person we are told he is? Isn’t there some young lady in Durfee who will deny this? And is his reputation for hard-heartedness the same in Newport as it is here? Great soldiers have always been silent men and “Crab” is no exception to the rule. When he does speak, however, he always says something worth saying—a rare virtue around here. Everyone in Durfee appreciates Bill's splendid work for the cadets. We don’t know whether he terrifies his men by his stern and unyielding manner, but he surely gets results. We all admire him for his wonderful leadership, and we hope to hear great things from him; for truly, our Major is of the stuff from which leaders are made. 32

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0 DVJRFEE 0 EVERETT GREGORY CROWLEY “Ev” Greek Club 4; Forum 4; Executive Committee Things that never happen—seeing Ev Crowley strutting about at a high school dance. And yet Ev tells us his hobby is dancing. We wonder where he practices it. He must be another one of those people who keep the vie going at home. Although he's always ready for fun with the help of his friend Corbett, yet he appears, at times, quite sol- emn and peaceful, evidently keeping in mind his goal, Holy Cross. Yet we may some day see a world's heavyweight championship bout between James Corbett and Ev Crowley, because we know they get plenty of train- ing. Wouldn't it be interesting to see who’d win? —Whatever you do, Ev, we know you'll accomplish wonders. MARGARET DRISCOLL CROWLEY Margaret is quiet but not too quiet. She is also studious but not too studious. She's just a nice fun- loving girl who always does her English and her Math, the bug-bears of most of the rest of us; no bobbed hair for Margaret! We should say not, but then what girl would bob her hair if she owned the pretty brown masses which Margaret possesses? She's going to Bridgewater next year; and can't you imagine what a fine teacher she will make? Why, the kiddies will be spoiled as to future teachers if they have Margaret for a start-off! W. KENNETH CROWTHER “Ken” “Ken” is one of the quietest yet most agreeable members of our class. Certainly he should be one of the contestants for the “best all-around good scout. Although not very often connected with the social activities of the school he has found many ad- miring friends. He is especially popular with the fellows who have pursued the Technical course with him. Kenneth has a very pleasing personality and a deep sense of honor. He always acts like a gentle- man. Athletics of all kinds appeal to him, but base- ball is his greatest hobby. He is right at home on a baseball field. His ambition is to go to Wfest Point, Surely that institution will profit by our loss. 34