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

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 1C ilium 31. Klimt “Bud “Uzy” “Bud” came to us from the Dighton Grammar School and has stayed with us four rolicky years. Studies nevci seem to worry Bud”, but she is generally “there” with the recitation. f(lzzy claims that driving a machine is her favorite sport. Oho! Izzy”, now we know why Dighton is so close to Taunton (oh me, oh my, and to think of the number of times, all unsuspecting, we passed through Dighton). Well, “Izzy”, maybe you’re a second Barney Oldfield but you've got to show us. Next year Izzy” will help swell the ranks at B. U. (our blessings to Boston's traffic cops). iiluru ill. Kogan Mary is one of those rare, sweet, quiet girls who manage to go through four years of High making many friends and yet not attracting much attention. She came to Durfee in 1920 after graduating from the Highland School. Besides being an excellent scholar, (Mary’s report card never lacks A’s) she is a thorough out-of-door girl. She claims basket ball and skating as her favorite sports, and she manages to enjoy these two without neglecting her work. Next year she will go to Bridgewater to train for teaching. She has chosen her future profession wisely, for with such a dear conscientious teacher as Mary to spur them on to higher things, her pupils will be examples to all others. Good luck, Mary. President of G. A, A., 3. Record Book Staff. Harry iWiutsfeu Mike” “Mike” was taught his A B C’s in the William J. Wiley School. He was so bright they only kept him eight years before sending him on to Durfee. “Mike's” favorite pastime is skating. On any cold day, you will find him at either North Park or the Stump”, a small pond in the woods near Steep Brook. “Mike” never misses any of the school activities. He is a member of the S. A. A. which alone proves he is well liked by teachers as well as students. “Mike” intends to lend hi.s future ideas and services to Tufts College. Pretty lucky for them! S. A. A., 4. 23

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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

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 JXuqtla “Dutchy” Well, if it isn’t “Dutchy”, another product of the Susan H. Wixon Grammar School. “DutchyV humorous and sunny disposition has won her many friends. “Dutehy” intends to become a school teacher and she will continue her education at the famous Fram j ngham NormaL We wish yon luck, “Dutchy”, ill; i rqiicriie Hintmet: “Peg” Are you seeking- an amiable girl, a pleasant one? The result of your quest is obviously Margurite, of course. She may be quiet, studious, wholly efficient and cool-headed, but we’ve deemed her otherwise. All right, we’ll slop, “Peg”, but you’ll have to be good. “Peg” has ambitions—oh, yes, she's going to study hard at Normal School and become a capable, lovable Junior High teacher. For all these studious intentions, “Peg” just loves to dance and skate and swim. Wherever you go, Margurite, we're sure you’ll succeed. llatiuTme IWbrn “K” In 1920 “K” was sent to Durfee as the smartest pupil from the Highland School and her reputation was not flattery for immediately in her Freshman Year she was placed on the Hilltop Staff. In her Senior Year Durfee was fortunate in having her as Editor of our weekly paper. Moreover, she was not only connected with the Hilltop but was also a very efficient Assistant Editor of the Record Book. “K” also has proved her popularity in being elected Secretary of the Class in her Senior Year and as Vice- President as a Junior. But Katherine did not shine as an “Emerson” alone for she is an accomplished musician and the orchestra was very fortunate in having so talented a person as “K” in its midst. We know that Vassar will welcome her with outstretched arms and we wish her great success in all that she undertakes in later life. Editor Hilltop, 4. Associate Editor, 3. Associate Editor Record Book, 4. Vice-President Class, 3. Secretary Class, 4. Secretary Latin Club, 3. Hilltop, 1, 2. Orchestra, 2, 3. 24