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

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 (Cljarloitr Hv. Aitbersmi Bubbles Charlie Did you ever see a face more winsome than our “Bubbles’?” And the whole of Charlotte is no less cheery and winning! We offer hearty thanks to the Samuel Watson School for having given us this ray of sunshine, Charlotte braves this record—she never frowned, never was disagreeable—always placid and amiable, IDs perfectly natural that Bubbles” should love to dare but can you imagine her seriously studying at Bridgewater to be a dignified teacher? Yet we’re very glad, “Charlie”, You’re just the sort of teacher we want for the Coming Generation, you know 3 Ebtuarb iXiilmthc Eddy” “Novo Eddy”, who came to us from the John J, McDonough School, is the extremely business-like young man who is often seen hustling around at Tech. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Commercial Club and sure is a hustler. He is an outstanding member of the basket ball cheering section. He also plays this game and is a mean shot when he gets going. He is a reporter for the Hilltop, Is it any wonder we have so many news items in our weekly paper? “Eddy” intends to be a lawyer, and so, goes forth to continue his studies at Boston University. Commercial Club, 4. Jusrplr C. A me “Dynamite “Hot Air Please don't get excited! Despite “Dynamite’s” various “hot” names, he's really a most amiable and likable chap—and a very busy one, at that. For “Hot Air” graces the Chemistry Club very often with his graceful presence. The attraction? Well, we have our doubts or rather suspicions, though we’re not saying anything! Joseph graduated from the Slade School only to immediately thrill Durfee with his genius in Mathematics. Yrou know, “Joe” is one of these all-round good pals-—studies well and plays well. You should see him in a soccer game! Next year “Dynamite is going to prove a most thrilling explosive to the faculty at Brown University, although we’re sure the shock will he pleasant! Chemistry Club, 4. IS

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THE DURFEE RECORD '24 iftavy ic. Allard “May” This is her rightful place in our book, so of course we present her here. There are few, however, to whom she must be made known, for “May” is the kind of a girl who has made friends of practically every one in her class. “May” doesn’t make a whole lot of noise about everything that she does, for she is quiet and reserved. It is to the Borden Grammar School that, we owe our sincere thanks, for it is that school which so generously gave her up to us. And now, hang it all, we’ve got to give her up, for she will enter Bridgewater next fall and honor that school with her friendly presence. Ixnmiumh iL AUarb “Toots” “Ray” Toot-toot! Stop! Look! and Listen! Here is Ray all the way from Buwenville. Didn’t you know “Toots” was the chief rooter for all Durfee’s teams? No matter where they play, yon always hear “Toots’ ” voice above the rest. He may be small but you should see him handle a baseball. Why ,he could make “Babe Ruth” sit up and take notice! He started playing ball when a mere boy in knickerbockers, and will continue to play as long- as he can use his hands. That is how much he loves the game. As “Toots” is a member of the Tech Class, you may find him doing any sort of a job. He is extremely well liked by all his teachers and pupil friends. He has theirs and our wishes for complete success. Durfee Electrical Club, 3, 4. ■Melcn Alibain “Nel” Enter Helen, the most original and entertaining member of our illustrious class. Helen is a wonder at most anything; studies (why heavens, that girl reads the Aeneid to rest her mind) household arts, dancing, tennis and Skating (did you ever see her doing exhibition stunts over at the Swansea Dam?) She has devoted much of her time to the study of music and is now an accomplished player on the piano. She can also make an evening jolly with selections on her mandolin. “Nel” is an enthusiastic follower of Durfee’s football team even in rain storms. Next year “Nel” hopes to go to Wellesley College and after a course there wall go in search of an M. D. at some medical school. Good luck to you, Helen; you certainly are leaving many loving friends behind you. 17

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 HJafytt Camber “Johnny” “Jack” The Fowler Grammar School presented to us in 1920 a cheerful, intelligent and a good young man and you can't guess who he was so we will tell you; it was “Jack” Bamber. “Jack” is a regular fellow and an all around sportsman. He is fond of football and tennis and on any Sunday afternoon he may be seen at the South Park hitting the line. He is a member of the Durfee Electrical Club and no doubt you have heard of the staunch work he did. “Johnny” is a lighting man and don’t be surprised if the fresh- men at Northeastern University win the color for our “Johnny” will be there to help them. Electrical Club, 3, 4. Hubert Uaiuustrr “Bob” “Bob”? “Don’t you know him?” The most athletic fellow in the class? “Bob” is a lover and a player of all sports. He also belongs to the electrical club. “Bob” is intending to go to the Georgetown University when he graduates. “Bob” is one of our best all around athletes and one of the most popular fellows in school. We envy Georgetown!. He was one of Durfefe’s most brilliant football stars, and a prominent member of the track team. In 1924 he was elected Captain of the basket bail team. Basket Ball, Captain, 4. Football, 3, 4. Track, 3, 4. Mclun Hi. Hwrett “Yoo-hoo! Wait a minute—I want to tell you something.” This call resounds through the halls of Durfee, and turning, we behold Helyn pursuing us. Hat in hand Helyn invariably has something to tell you and that something is usually interesting. She loves to talk and she admits it, and we don’t mind admitting that we like to listen to her, for Helyn has a very pleasing personality. She uses her powers for speaking to advantage in the Senior Forum and in the Dramatic Club. We are responsible to the N. B. Borden School for the presence of our Helyn and after leaving Durfee she intends to go to Vassal College. Here her powers in debating will make her famous as they have already made her in Durfee. We prophesy that we shall hear of Helyn some day in the future as President of the National League Of Women’s Clubs and we wish her luck. Anyway, wherever she goes, things are sure to be interesting. Dramatic Club, 3, 4. Latin Club, »3. Forum, 4. 19