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

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 (l)rnrqi' 1 . iLlribqe “Bridgey ’ In 1920 “Bridgey” came from the Davis Grammar School, Ills chief pastime in the fall is football. Although he was unable to come out for the Varsity he enjoyed himself with other teams. “Bridgey” belongs to the Latin Club, and the Electrical Club. After he leaves us he will resume his studies at General Electric, where he will study electric engineering. Latin Club, 3. Electrical Club, 4. iMiltnu H-L “Milt” “Mit” “Brighty” “Gang way,” Here is some of Dighton’s stock. “If they're all like “Milt” there, it must he some town. “Brighty” has gained many friends since he came here and is liked by all. He was a member of the football squad in his senior year but he had to quit because of the distance he lived from the Alumni field. He was also Vice-President of the Electrical Club. When “Brighty” leaves the halls of Durfee he will enter Brown University. Vice-President Electrical Club, 4. Football, 4, 3Jnlm -1J. trunks “Doc” “No, “Doc” isn't a minister or a physical! but an issue of “Captain Billy’s”.” “Doc” graduated from the Henry Lord Grammar School and decided to join our band at Durfee. He is interested in sports, baseball above all. John is planning- to become an electrician and is now an active member of the Electrical Club. He is at present spending his time trying to find out how long a short circuit is. We wish him success. Electrical Club, 4, 27

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 ilmiis 3J. iSiixsrr “Lake” '‘Lake”, hailing from the Fowler School, showed his discretion by alighting at Durfee. He Is a quiet, good-natured person, but nevertheless has lots of pep. “Luke” is an active worker in the Dramatic Club and was one of the stage-managers in 1922, He is an actor of no slight renown and can portray any character to perfection. He likes baseball best of all and say—he is some player. At times he can hit a three-bagger which sup rises him and eventually us. “Luke” will continue his journey, en route a la Tufts. There he will do his best to nab an “M. Ik”. Well, “Luke” we wish you a happy future in cutting up and may the cut-ups be successful. Dramatic Cub, 4, Assistant Stage Manager 8. Hilltop, 4. Forum, 4. Latin Club, 3. (ttmisiimce Sniytmt “Con” “Connie” In the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty A. Ik, “Connie” outgrew the famous grammar school called the Westall and, bringing with her a calm, serene disposition, entered these halls of fame. Although she. has not yet decided where she will go. we wish her happiness wherever it may be. During the four years spent at Durfee, “Con” has distinguished herself in the social line. No drill or dance would be complete without “Connie’s” presence. Latin Club, 3. IB ray ton “Dot” Whiz——-Cr-----------Ash Bang!! Fair maids do not be frightened; it is only our “Dot” making another world’s speed record on the Indianapolis Speedway. If perchance you do not know “Dot” per mit me to introduce to you, the “World’s Speediest Woman”, Miss Doris Brayton. Dot graduated from the Prospect Street School in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She came to Durfee in her Junior year. “Dot's” hobby is driving a fast car (preferably a green one). “Dot” is a true daughter of Durfee, for whenever there is an athletic contest Dot is always on hand. She has a pair of lungs which she isn’t afraid to use. So Whenever “Dot” and the green car come into sight, we know Durfee is out to win. “Dot” plans to go to a Secretarial School next year where she will prepare to be the secretary of some big financier. 26

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THE DURFEE RECORD '24 iHauhelta Brmiks “May” “Lee” “May” graduated from the Davis School well versed in literary subjects and she has been continually acquiring knowledge since coming’ to Durfee. One of the reasons for this is that her hobby is reading and she works while she plays. “Lee” is s prominent member of the Hilltop Staff, being in the news department and the editor of Personals. She is well liked by everyone for her winning smile and captivating manner. The next stop that “May” makes after leaving Durfee will be at Bridgewater Normal School. Hilltop, 4. Albert Broikiu “Al” Who doesn’t know “Ai”?T the Rudolph Valentino of our class? It makes no difference whether it in at a dub meeting, game, or dance, the affair is not complete if Albert isn’t there. Walking out of the Samuel Watson School, with his diploma tucked firmly under his arm, he joyfully entered on the lists of Durfee. He is a member of the Dramatic Club and the Forum and has done very much to make them more successful. Next year, our friend intends to g o to Harvard, where, we are sure, he will keep up his good work. May you have the best of luck, “A3”, old boy. Forum, 4, Dramatic Club, 4. Stmmt Brutkiit “Si” “Si”, one of Durfee’s shining lights, graduated from the Samuel Watson School. His career in school has been a good one, making many friends for him as the years glided by. Somehow, his personality gets around you and you are another one of his steadfast friends. As for music, “Si” has them beat a mile. One pull of the bow and you are a captive of his enthralling notes. Leading his famous orchestra, our boy musician has made a name for himself here. “Si” enjoys all athletics and dancing. As a dancer he certainly does make a wonderful partner. Witty? Why, that’s his middle name. He can make a joke out of almost anything and he always is ready to give you a good time. Next year “Si” intends to pursue an advanced course of study at Boston University, when we hope to hear more of this promising young man. Commercial Club, 4, Board of Directors. 28