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

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 dloscpb 3ffl- Casey “Irish” “Harp” Have you too noticed somebody rushing about the corridors of Tech completely covered by overalls, a stepladder over one shoulder, and a hammer and rule in his hand? You could hardly fail to notice this husky lad, who is no other than our friend, “Irish”. The continual rushing is due to his being a member of the Electrical Vocational Class “Harp” drifted into Durfee with a group of tiny freshmen from the Samuel Watson School. He did not stay with them long, however, for he soon joined the huskies of the class. “Harp” would rather play soccer than eat, which is surely saying a great deal for one of the male species. “Irish” doesnT intend to let his keen electrical brain flag, so next year will probably find him absorbing new ideas at the General Electrical Company at Lynn. Electrical Club, 4. JJanu's CCbmpritLiulc “Chip” We are greatly indebted to the Sacred Heart School for sending us this lad. “Chip” needs but little introduction to us, because since coming to Durfee he has been a big factor in helping the Class. He states that football, basket ball and studying are his hobbies and he is a shark in anyone of these things, especially the latter. Next year we hope “Chip” will not hesitate in enrolling at Brown so as to broaden his knowledge in Latin and other studies; not only that but win four or five letters in sports. The best of luck, “Chip”, Anue (Clraru Anna is a cheerful student, for which reason we are glad she has been with us for four years. Graduating from the Westall School in the spring of 1920, she entered Durfee in the fall and since that time made a vast number of friends by her loving personality. Whenever you hear a lot of laughing around the corridors of Durfee you can make up your mind that Anna is present. Her hobby is dancing and she may be seen at all of the High School Dances “Stepping out”. Next year Anna will depart and enter the Boston University to increase her store of knowledge. 33

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 iluntjamtn Camera “Ben” “Benny” Goodness I no. He's not one half as conscientious as he looks “Ben” glided through the Brown school and then he sailed through four years at Durfee. Football is his favorite sport although “Dozing” is close second. When “Benny” receives his precious sheepskin from Durfee he intends to sleep through a course at Tufts. Best wishes, “Benny”; you're happy. Jit ilirmurtam JOHN CHARLES CAMERA BoTn Nov. 26, 1900, Died April 14, 1924. We take this means of expressing our heartfelt sympathy to those whose loss is even greater than our own. It was not our wish that he should come to so untimely an. end, hut the will of the Almighty is not to be questioned. Requiescat in Pace 3M]tt J . (Ilarluilhn John is studious; very studious. Indeed a studious atmosphere fairly radiates from him. However, John can smile. He has been discovered smiling on two or three different occasions. John likes to read books by the great English masters. He likes equally well the popular works of Dante, Virgil and Homer. John states that he spends any spare time watching the exponents of the national pastime. After coming to us from the John J. McDonough School, John pursued a college course in the High School with great success. M. I. T. will be honored next year by John’s presence and we know he will be successful. Treasurer Chemistry Club, 4.

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THE DURFEE RECORD ’24 iMfreb Coljen Alley After gracing the halls of the Davis School for eight years Alfred came to Durfee and immediately started to pursue a college course. “Alley’s” favorite pastime is fishing. He is also fond of telling stories about the “big ones that g et away”. Alfred claims that he was quite successful in his High School career. He managed to imbibe plenty of knowledge and keep on the “straight and narrow” at the same time. “Alley” is so pleased with his high school career that he intends to continue his education at Boston University. Best of luck, “Alley”! 1C ms A. (Coir “Soft music for the overture, Mr, Orchestra Leader.” “Fine.” Now that the heroine is in the center of the stage we’ll listen to what she has to say. She came from the Frank S. Stevens’ School in Swansea, but that wasn’t her fault. Neither did it prove a handicap. By no means. Lois is a real, honest to goodness Math shark, the kind you read of in story books. Rumor has it that she fairly blinds Mr. Pickup by her brilliancy. When she is not busy thinking of sensible answers for foolish math prob- lems, Lois may be seen skating on the “dam” in true professional style. When Lois has received her last “A” in Durfee she is all set to purchase a one way ticket to Bridgewater. “All aboard.” Uiliouias J§ . Collins “Tom” Tommie” The curtain opens and “Tom” enters upon the stage. He was another product of the Highland School who has made a name for himself in Durfee. “Tom” was one of the Sport Editors of the “Record” in his Senior Year and also Vice-President of the Latin Club in his Junior Year. Moreover, “Tommie” is a wonderful football player and made his “D” in his Junior Year. He was unfortunate in being injured at the beginning of this year so that he was unable to play for the rest of the season. Next year “Tommie” is going to Notre Dame and this college will be the recipient of a very promising football player. Best of luck, “Tom”. Vice-President Latin Club, 3. Sport Editor Record Book, 4. Forum, 3, 4. Football, 3, 4. 34