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

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THE DURFEE RECORD '24 Cf harlottr 3J. fBilsky “Lotta” Charlotte was one of the very many precious stones taken from the Susan H. Wixon Grammar School and reset in Durfee. Iler accomplishments are many and she gives promise of being one of the foremost artists of the country. Just glance at the cartoons for proof. But she does not possess the fickle temperament of an artist. She is always good-natured, taking “slams” and compliments with unruffled composure. She is especially noted for ironical writings, while enacting the role of the “Lady with the Lorgnette”. Added to her talents is the ability to make A’s appear on her report card. In fact there is no such letter as D in her alphabet. After completing her course at Durfee, Charlotte intends to continue her studies at Wellesley, where, indications show a rosy future awaits her and her quest for knowledge will be successful. dSMuitt 3J. iBxliriifc' The curtain is raised and “Edwin”, our best pianist, enters on the stage. He came to us in 1920 from the Susan H. Wixon School and has always been a valuable addition to the class of ’24 at Durfee. Naturally be chooses music as his favorite amusement anti those who have heard him play know that he is sure to he heard from in the musical world in later life. Although music occupies much of Edwin’s time, he devotes part of it to skating and basket ball. Since Harvard is his next, station, we are confident that that college will receive a good student and a very talented musician. The best wishes of the class will follow him. Orchestra, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, 3, 4. Latin Club, 3. Chester (C. IJisbrc “Chet” “Barney” “Chet” is another example of the fine specimens that the Highland School turns out. “Chet’s” favorite pastime, like that of the other fellows from this district, is football. You will find him tackling or bucking the line on the Highland Field any day in the football season. Who knows but what he may become a second “Mac Aldrich” or “Lukey Urban”! “Barney” is a Sergeant in the Cadets and his favorite pastime in this regard, is winning medals at the drills. “Chet” hopes to become an electrical expert thru the help of the General Electric Company. 21

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THE DURFEE RECORD '24 ■jJi’arl iz. iluyitim ‘Tebf’ “Peb” is some artist! When she is not playing tennis you are sure to find her wrestling- with that difficult art of dancing' She outgrew the We stall Grammar School in 1920 and she continued her education in Durfee From here she will resume study at the Rhode Island School of Design. Anita fBeltslr “Nan” “Nan” is a product of the We stall School. She entered Durfee in the fall of 1920, and enrolled in the College Course. Her first two years slipped by without much prominence, but her last two made up for these more than double. She has been a member of all the principal clubs in the school and has held office in most of them. “Nan” claims that swimming is her favorite hobby; and she is considered one of the best swimmers of our class. We wonder what ? will do next year when “Nan” leaves Durfee and enters Middle bury College. Dramatic Club, 3, 4. Forum, 3, 4. Hockey Club, 4. Greek Club, 3. Class Pin and Ring Committee, 3. djulnt 3a. i.Wry “Berry” “Jack” “Jack” came to us in '20. another great student that the Slade School sent. In early September, he was following the Technical Course, but disliked this and enrolled in the Commercial, where he has attained high honors. Football, basket ball, and skating are his hobbies and he is correct when he said that football was one of the many, as we all know that Jack is no doubt the best football player around his corner. Behind the soda fountain the boy is quite an expert. Next year “Jack” intends to follow his ambitions at Boston University, where he expects to advance his way to the position of Accountant. Good luck, “Jack”. 20

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THE DURFEE RECORD '24 Mnrulfr pBislftrp “Bibby” “Bib” “Bibby” is another graduate of the Lincoln School. We wonder how it is so many bright pupils first go to this school, “Bib” is a devoted soccer fan and every Sunday you will see him climbing aboard the South Main Street car, heading for the Stadium. Besides a fan, he is also a player. No doubt, you have seen him in action on Ruggles Park, helping the “Celtics’ to make a record. “Bibby” always has a smile for everyone. Small wonder he is so well known! “Bib” is also a ball player, and when it comes to getting under the ball, he has no equal. He is greatly interested in radio and other electrical inventions, and intends to continue studying at the General Electric Company in Lynn. Alice A. 181ms “Al” “Al” is one of our most prominent and promising girls. She came from Swansea four years ago to join us at Durfee and very thankful we are to have had her. Some people make collectione of stamps, or antiques, etc., but Alice has made a collection of A’s and of friends, both masculine and feminine. The Commercial Class is very proud of their claim to her, and she has been one of the founders of the successful Commercial Club of which she is secretary. “Al” claims dancing and riding as her favorite amusements and as for sports, any outdoor “sport” will do. “Al” has been quite an active member of the Dramatic Club, taking part in a number of plays, which were admirably well done. “N’est-ce pas, ‘Mother Baxter'?” When “Al” leaves Durfee she augurs that Boston University will be her Alma Mater next year. If she shows as much spirit there as she has at Durfee, she will he the Acme of her class. We know you’ll succeed, “Al”. Record Book Staff, 4. Commercial Club Secretary, 4. Girls A. A. Director, 4. Dramatic Club, 3, 4, Hockey Club, 4. truest 35. IB la is “Ernie” “Blaze” “Ernie” is a graduate of the Stevens Grammar School. Although he is a very apt pupil, he has never • over-taxed himself while at Durfee. In winter when the ice is nice “Ernie may be seen playing hockey with the boys or skating- with------, on the Swansea Dam. In summer he enjoys swimming and baseball and from what we have seen could vouch for him in any of these. He has no chance to lose his voice because when he walks thru corridors he receives a friendly greeting from the greater part of the pupils, especially the fair sex. He has also tried to prove by his conduct during recess that he is the world’s long-distance eater. When he has conquered all contestants at Durfee he will pass on to defend his title from his opponents in Northeastern University. 22