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

Text from Pages 1 - 146 of the 1926 volume:

®1jp Surfrp iRerorft Nitutou limiting SuumUt-mx Ihtbliahrfi fag tttr (Class uf 1925 altp 1. UK. (L Dnrfpi' High £ rtjmil AS A TOKEN OF OUR DEER RESPECT AND AS A FITTING WELCOME TO OUR NEW ADVISOR. WE, THE CLASS OF 1926, DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO OCR BELOVED PRINCIPAL, Charlra lilinrrnt Carroll FRED DAGATA, President ANNA G. WALSH, Vice President MARY ELIZABETH WOOD, Secretary Principal CHARLES V. CARROLL Assistant Principals RALPH SMALL JOSEPH AMBROSE WALLACE Allard, Louis A. Allen, Ralph C. Andrus, Don F. Anton, George F, Baker, Gertrude M. Baker, Helen A. Becker, Charles J. Brightman, Ernest L. Burnett, Myrtle C. Teachers Caron, Marie E. A, Carpenter, Mary L. Carroll, Herbert A. Carroll, Joseph O. Carroll, Mildred V. Chase, Winifred F. Chatto, Clarence I. Chisholm, William J Churton, Ethel Cleare, William M. Coggeshall, Dexter E. Collins, Helen S. Connors., Mary B. Cook, Bert-on E. Corrigan, Helen M. Coyle, George F. Crocker, Louise S. Cronin, George K, FACULTY (continued) Cummings, James L. Daley, John W. Davis, E. Christine Davis, Grace DesMarais, Louise Dow, Ruth N. Duffy, Andrew L. Dwyer, Agnes C. Earle, Charles C. FouIkes, Carrie T. French, Henry F. Galvin, Anne P. Garwood, Ralph M. Gerken, Edna Giduz, Hugo Gormley, Lillian M. Gottwald, Frederick J. Grant, Grace M. Harlow, Mabel Hilliard, Nellie S. Hoffman, Lillian Irvings, Jennie M. Jouett, Blanche I. Judge, Mary E. Judge, Vera Keefe, Madeline C, Kiley, Gertrude L. Lane, Frank D. Langford, Alice G. Laporte, Louise C. La velle, Mary A. Locke, Florence E. Lynch, Harry P. Macdonald, Margarett E MacMillan, Adelia McCarty, Anna G, McHale, Rose E. McIntyre, J. Henry Miles, E. Estelle Mitchie, George A. Mori arty, Harriet E, Morse, Nelson C. Newkirk, Ruth W. O’Keefe, Catherine E, Orcutt, Leslie W. Pickup, Herbert W. Pratt, F. Antoinette Prichard, Maybelle Ramsay, Mabelle E. Rhodes, Agnes K. Robbins, Mabel S. Seagrave, Sylvia W. Shea, Henry J. Shurtleff, Bertrand L. Smith, Harriet A. M. Spring, Mabel A. Sullivan, Daniel J. Thompson, Marian R, Torphv, Marion L. Townsend, Ella L. Townsend, John M. Vander, William C. Vosburgh, Ruby M. Wall, Harry T. Walsh, Anna F. Waterfall, Myrtle H. Wellington, Barbara Wild, Lawrence W. Williston, Amasa F, Winslow, Arthur F. Win ward, Emily E. Withrow, Helena If. Woods, William J. SECRETARIES Burns, Florence M. Butler, Lauretta L. Coughlin Anns T, Leneban, Katheryn A. SUBSTITUTE Eugenie, Bent MARGARET K. MASON A S SC c T ATE E I )ITORS JAMES IT. COLLINS JAMES E. BOYNTON JiXJSINI0SS MAXAGEK CHARLES E. DOWNS ASSISTANT I IT 'SI NESS MANAGERS IRVING F. DELAHANTY JAMES P. MeGUIRE GIRLS Anna Walsh Babe McCarthy Edythe Hurwitz Ellen Hathaway Kitty Hammond Grace Isherwood Peg Mason Leonora Leary Eileen Sullivan Mary Chase Shirley Ashton Cappy Coughlin Anna Melia Peg Mason A n na Macomher Ada Pilkington Alice Waring Margaret Keefe Eva Todson Anita Pelletier Marian Monks Gwen Healey Gwen Healey Libby Wood Most Agreeable Most Athletic Most Brilliant Most Dignified Most Interesting Most Highminded Most Popular Most Talkative Most Promising Most Versatile Most Studious Best Dressed Best Dancer Best Known Class Baby Class Flirt Class Sport Class Grind Class Giant Class Midget Most M ischievoua Most Original Class Wittiest Best Looking BOYS Jimmie Collins Fred Dagata Ray Deston Orson Hathaway Leo Holland Martin McDonald Fred Dagata Martin McDonald Ray Ludden Irving Delahanty Charlie Downs A1 Hart Jack Riley Jimmie Collins Billy Phillips Joe Terry Al Hart Jules Larrivee Lorimer McDougal Raymond Pettine Happy Gianakos Roger Vaughn Jimmy McGuire Quentin Anthony RECORD ROOK STAFF Arkumitlritrtnuutt In editing this book we mention the valuable assistance of the staff, tiie typewriting department that lias typed the material for this book, and the advisor, Mr. Harry P. Lynch, HAUL • OF - DMvlE FRED ALBERT DAGATA President of Senior Class, Football 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Basketball 4, Base- ball 4, Record Book Staff 4. MARGARET KATHLEEN MASON Editor-in-Chief of Record Book, Debating Team 2, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Secretary 3, Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4, Forum 2, 3, 4, Hilltop Staff 4, French Club 3, 4. JOSEPH WESTELL President of S. A. A. 4, Record Book Staff 4, French Club 4, Chemistry Club 3, Traffic Squad 3, Home Room Dir ector 1, 2, 3, Forum 1. CHARLES EDWARD DOWNS Business Manager of Record Book 4, Councillor of S. A. A. 3, Greek Club 2, Vice-president 3, Forum 4, Cadets 1, 2, Athletic Manager 4, Home Room Director 2, Pin Ring Committee 3, Dance Committee 3. RAYMOND PAUL LUDDEN Editor-in-Chief of Hilltop, Chemistry Club 3, 4, Record Book Staff' 4, Debating Team 4. IRVING FRANCIS DELAHANTY President of Class 3, Assistant Business Manager of Record Book 4, Dance Committee 3, 4, Ring Pin Committee 3, Membership Committee of S. A. A. 4, Chemistry Club 3. JAMES HENRY COLLINS Assistant Editor of Record Book 4, Councillor of S. A. A. 2, President of Forum 2, Vice-president 1, Pin Ring Committee, Chairman 3, 4, Dance Committee 3, Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4, Home Room Director 2, Debating Team 2, Football 4, Track 3. 4, Jffnmnurf) A milestone has hern readied in history, tlir (Class of 1U2E lias graduated from lurfer, and as a proof of its existeurr, stands tips humble, but storm filmin') fihiuk. JJu rrprrsenting tlie (Class of 192E, utbtmduallg and rnHertinely, me, tlie tditora, trust nothing of slight import Ijas hmt stressed, or aug brilliant enterprise of tlir (Class niterlunked. (To portray tlir hopes and frars, interests anil artioitiea of a large rlass for four gears, in one hook, is tire sliglit assignment our Editors Itaue undertaken, and itt this honk tjaue retarded your deeds, tliat as a rlass, non migljt in future nears, mantel at tljem. Hlhtftttftib Sate Qlmtetauct' Saileu Connie 'll l bilbet b 31 a an Uitsqutl Bessie Dramatic Club 3, 4 Commercial Club 3 llStlum I'inrsntan ®atcl|dber Billie Glee Club 4 Abraham Urbrirk Abe AJ Senior Forum 4 Junior Forum 1 Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Forum 4 Orchestra 3, 4 jflulu'tte Jlnu'lba Sehrttgcv Saralj Alice Jiurhctt A1 Junior Forum 1, 2 Hi cl garb IJhrtftristk Dick Birt Football 3, 4 Chemistry Club 3 ;3ifrmiris Hubert lUlark Blackie JWaiajeru Abelaiite iLUalntru Marge Junior Forum 1 Chemistry Club 3 (©rat IWutby JWrftuuui Durfee Dramatic Club 1,2 Chemistry Club 4 1C remark llarl 15 n arimum Hilltop Staff 4 1926 3)nlin iFraucis fWle Commercial Club 4 .Ijauies ISMuarb Siumimt Jimmie Assistant Editor Record Book 4 Assistant Editor Hilltop 4 Senior Forum 3, 4 Commercial Club 1 Doris iHrairit Dot Literary Club 1 Junior Forum 2 Home Room Director 2 Dramatic Club 4 lEstrllc iliac Hraxtcy Stel Commercial Club 3. 4 G. A. C. 2, 3 Hockey 2 Baseball 2 1926 J mui' Urmuleu Anne Pres. Junior Citizens’ Council J. H. Sergeant-at-arms Dramatic Club 4 Junior Forum 2 Senior Forum 3, 4 Spanish Club 3 Record Book Staff 4 Celia HUotkin Ce French Club 3, 4 Senior Forum 4 1926 a itu't llU’Luiq,!] Financial Sec., Dramatic Club 4 Dramatic Club 3 (Charles Jatrirb tiirniiui Charlie Baseball 1 Football 4 J-Hcucv 3iSrp Uni Brownie Moses President Senior Forum 4 Debating Team 4 Home Room Director 3 dkwg? lisljara Bushy George 1926 Financial Sec’y Dramatic Club Secretary Dramatic Club 4 Junior Forum 1, 2 titicUm (Canttm'II ii rgina Burts dfnmcrs (Carter Reggie Nick Chemistry Club 3 Commercial Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 G. A. C. 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad 3 Junior Forum 1, 2 Senior Forum 3 Unity luntball (Earlier Nick Carter Commercial Club 4 Maniet (Chare Harry Dramatic Club 4 Junior Forum 1, 2 Home Room Director 3 Saris (Caroline CIiaMtrirk Dot 1926 ilMuarh JF. (Cljaistu JMaru lzfauts Chase Chasey Councilor S. A. A. 3 Traffic Squad 2, 3 Record Book Staff 4 Home Room Director 1, 2, 3f 4 Pin and Ring Committee 3 Senior Dance Committee 4 Cheer Leader 2, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Chemistry Club 3 Junior Forum 1, 2 G. A. C. 3 lllilliani JUfreh (Chase Bill Home Room Director 2 Cadets 1, 2 Electrical Club 1 (Christina Hertntica (Ghippnibale Chris Christy Tine Literary Club 4 Florence Coffey Flossie French Club 3, 4 iiMuavb Co lien Red Electrical Club 2 Senior Forum -i Record Book Staff I Hilltop Staff 4 •jJlriltjj Coli ni Philly Sheik Hilltop 3, 4 Senior Forum 3 Debating Team 4 Junior Forum 2 jMilton iUabftfrb Coir Milt Electrical Club 3 Chemistry Club 4 Traffic Squad 4 Cadets 2, 3, 4 1926 (Latl|erwe Jfranccs (Collins Cafch Cappy Junior Forum 1 G. A. C, 2, 3 Jlmiu's Entry (!i ullius Jim Jimmie Councilor S. A. A. 2 Traffic Squad 2, 3; Lieut. 4 Vice-Pres. Junior Forum 1 Pres. Junior Forum 2 Track 3, 4 Football 4 Asst. Editor Record Book Pin and Ring- Committee 3, 4 Dance Committee 2, 3 JHary liilrcu (Collins Ei Arline tiutyuu' Annas (Emiteau Gene Commercial Club 3, 4 Traffic Squad 2, 3 Baseball 3, 4 .loluers (Comstock Corny Electrical Club 3 Dramatic Club 4 lllesleu Sterling (Connell Wes Connell Baseball 2f 3, 4; captain 4 1926 iWothu iHay Coutnny Dot ilJnrcpm't Ulna per Peg Dramatic Club 3, 4 Pin and Ring Committee 4 Vice-President Class 3 id:tvoIli iHa. ltudl (Hotter F orum 2 Chemistry Club 3 i j§$ (Catljcrmc Jfnmccs (Hum; him Jllit JIB Cappy j| ' i:-jgWy� V' V HtlSP) Secretary of Class 1 Secretary S. A. A. wk,. ISfecj® ! 1 lk|f ■ 3 Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4 Record Book Staff 4 Senior Forum 3f 4 Irfutti 4Mnu Crmnptnu Eddie Dramatic Club 3 Itaiirire Alice (Trossley A1 Glee Club 4 Home Room Director 3 Pin Ring Committee 4 Sfviutk Albert Cressem Red Baseball 4 II ranees tlkahrth fflnllm France Commercial Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 (Charles Henru (Cmmuinqs Chick Chemistry Club Ulenitr II ranees Ctrl' Lona Onie Chemistry Club 4 Glee Club 2 French Club 3, 4 Joint Jairirh Sarmnbit Jack Pat Traffic Squad 3 Hilltop Staff 4 Commercial Club 3, 4 USarbara Sabis Bob Bobby lUcmisa (Clut it h Sabis Weeds Weeza Home Room Director 1, 2 Traffic Squad 2 iHilhri'b ICninsc Sabis Millie 1926 3klutt$ Jfrmirts Bt'Iah;tuty Del President Class 3 Asst. Business Mgr. Record Book 4 Dance Committee 3, 4 King Pin Committee 3 Membership Com., S, A. A. 4 Chemistry Club 3 lutyuunth Be stmt Ray President Chemistry Club 4 Record Book Staff 4 French Club 4 Pin Ring Committee 4 Captain Basket Ball 4 (2 nn sinua' lUnvie fin ran Connie Secretary, Chemistry Club 4 Home Room Director 1 Record Book Staff 4 Junior Forum 1 iilUaluffl] iWan 1926 iUlliuu lili'ctbdl] Sulrer Betty Dramatic Club 4 (Charles tMuarh Duluns Charlie Father Councillor, S. A. A. 3 Business Manager, Record Book 4 Greek Club 2, Vice President 3 Senior Forum 4 Manager, Athletics 4 Home Room Director 2 Pin and Ring Committee 3 Dance Committee 3 Cadets 1, 2 Jtnhertii Using Jlreghnrn Bobbie, Rob, Bob Record Book Staff 4 Chemistry Club 3, 4 JiHnry Srisrull 1926 fclmtior .iWarg Durius Dukie Junior Forum 1, 2 .ilttsepli Huffy Joe Baseball 1, 2, 3, captain 4 Record Book Staff 4 Creek Club 3 Football 3 0 cm ge Ijcrlu'rt izbluarbs Home Room Director 4 M aimafo Ixotmts TJblnarbs Ted Teddy iiiarvr Angela Ifal eu May iHavti iUirrrison Jfatrtil Marie Altce ifmrham A1 Teddy Dramatic Club 3, 4 iilirrgait Joint Jfiimraue Finny ,Miu am iH etcher Emma jHarliui JFlyun Em Home Room Director 2 G. A. C. 3 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Senior Forum 4 Hilltop Staff 4 1926 Jjemtcttr Jfrritrh Jean Frenchy Helru llrra Jfrmr Dramatic Club, 3, Vice President 4 Chemistry Club, Financial Sec. 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 iHattlu'iu (Linmius Hfurlmui, 31 e it mi? iCtitb (Dub siry French Club 3 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Jliiirjiine 05rare (bay Marj Vice - Pres. S. A. A. 3 Junior Forum 1, 2 Dramatic Club 3, 4 French Club 4 Ourc (SeuJirnu Willie Hockey 2 3 3 (Smrge (billu'rt Jo t-ge FrenchClub 2f 3 Spanish Club 3 Chemistry Club 4 Cadets 1, 2 UliIliam (Dium ©illigmt JUargaret Peg iljarolb Olmlbutau Goldie Dusty Peg-leg Junior Forum 1, 2 Senior Forum 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Record Book Staff 1 Debating’ Team 4 1926 Ifirrlmi ffibarlcs Jjahu Herbie Home Room Director 1, 2,3 Orchestra 1, 2 Hilltop Start’ 2 Dramatic Club 3, 4 IvuiuTt Salt mi Hall Bob 1926 SJnsejjh Jfraxtra Hallujan Count Basketball 1 (Saluu'lln iHau Hamilton Gay Literary Club 1 Junior Forum 1 (Cttllimtie ,i i ues li am numb Kitty Girl Councillor S. A. A. 4 French Club 3 Durfee Dramatic Club 4 Record Book Staff 4 Jinnies 3Jostpl| Uaumunth Jimmie Soccer Team 4 Albion Mari A1 Harty Record Book Staff 4 Debating Team 4 Chemistry Club 4 Dance Committee 4 Hilltop Staff 4 Anita lUutcllr Mart Anne Nan 1926 THmght liathatuau Dwitt 1:11cii liiathaluay El Record Book Staff 4 Secretary of Class 3 G. A. C. 3 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Chemistry Club 3 Junior Forum 1 Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4 Pin and Ring Committee 3 ©ismt Hathaluay Ore Football 4 Traffic Squad 3 'S'ljiilru Jifatliafaau Skirl Sophomore Councillor S. A. A. 2 Home Room Director 1 G. A. C. 3 Traffic Squad .2,. 3, 4 31vpsc (Bfacubalyit IS cairn Gwen Dramatic Club 3, 4 Commercial Club 2 G. A. C. 4 President White Wings 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 Jfnmt'rs O jcitvniu' Helper Fran Commercial Club 2, 3, 4 li: troll) Cl iff o it Hrluitt Commercial Club 3, 4 H arnlb Hillman Football 2, 3, Captain 4 Orchestra 3, 4 CLbclma lEUm Mobglmison Thel Commercial Club 3, 4 iCro iLtnroln Hollaub Le Jake Home Room Director 2 Record Book Staff 4 Chemistry Club 4 1926 SFreitendi lilt litant Halt Freddie Record Book Stuff 4 Treasurer, Spanish Club 3 Home Room Director 4 French Club 3 Chemistry Club 3 Orchestra 1 .Amu' Htmm Nan Literary Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3T 4 Arthur HoUiarh Art Senior Forum 4 ill ary Umttttra Hurley Dingle Advertising Manager, Hilltop 4 Hilltop Staff 3, 4 G. A. C. 3 Literary Club 1 Uiujtfre JSwttrirc H urhiits Record Book Staff 4 Secretary, Senior Forum 4 Senior Debating Team 4 Junior Debating Team 3 Home Room Director 2 Glee Club 3 French Club 3, 4 Junior Forum 2 Charles 31 nidri' Chemistry Club 4 Junior Forum 2 1926 iijarntit Xmtis Israel Izzy Record Book Staff 4 Cadets 2 Chemistry Club 3 French Club 3 Hilltop 4 ittarris 3sserlis Moish Orchestra 2, 3, 4 TlitHalu'tl] i mt 3Jnl|iisnn Betty Umrrui S'tautucuiLt .-j)uhix nn Vin Chemistry Club 3 Spanish Club 3 French Club 3 Hilltop Staff 4 Senior Forum 4 1926 (Cyrus Jiirfc liaiir Red Grange Junior Forum 1, 2 Senior Forum 3, 4 Freshman Orchestra 1, Band 3 Home Room Director lt 2 ,.§ aral| ifiuiij Utopian Sue Commercial Club 3 French Club 3 Literary Club 4 Senior Forum 4 Junior Forum 1, 2 1926 Jit n ruar et Jfurrest iKeefe Peg Junior Forum 1t 2 Literary Club 2, 4 G. A. C. 3 Dramatic Club 4 Junior Debating' Team 2 CLlumias HiteUdfjer Tom Tommy Kei Home Room Director 2, 3 Cadets 1, 2 lEbitrarb itudlu Chemistry Club 4 djanirs ikellu Jim Jimmie Baseball 1 Junior Forum 2 Home Room Director 2 French Club 3 1926 luttli Merits Home Room Director L„ 2, 3, 4 Junior Forum 1, 2 Chemistry Club 3, 4 Traffic Squad 3, 4 111 il Ham diSrrriuart Bill Ilium en IKratrif Hy Junior Forum 1 Senior Forum 3 UUanche ICafrrrierc Billy Junior Forum 1 French Club 3, 4 Anna JHac iCahe Bobbie Commercial Club 3 3Julrs ICarritu'e Record Book Staff 4 Vive-President, Chemistry 3, 4 French Club 3 1926 ifcn'len Ou'rtntiU' ICatu Home Room Director 2 French Club 4 Junior Forum 1, 2 Hillotp Staff 3 Senior Forum 4 G. A. C. 1 iWutliy plenum iLulusmt Dot Dotty Traffic Officer 4 Crmuira § I] el Icy ICcaru Lea Treasurer, Literary Club 2, 3 Junior Forum 11 2 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Senior Forum 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Traffic Squad 4 Home Room Director 3 Carali iCeary Sally President Literary Club 2 Dramatic Club 4 ili-abetI] Hemmrh Betty Dramatic Club 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Literary Club 3 Ivusc iCepcs Rosie Ro French Club 3 Senior Forum 3 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Traffic Squad 4 Hilltop Staff 3 luisaltttb tCrtuu Bunny Literary Club 2, Treasurer 3, Sec. 4 Senior Forum 4 Chemistry Club 4 ifii'Im iLi'lnis Hal (Lljcubm-c T£tbman Ted Chick Home Room Director 2 Junior Forum 1 ffiymen ICifrab Hy Hymie Record Book Staff 4 Ring' and Pin Committee 4 Forum 1, 2, 3 Home Room Director 3� 4 Football 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 1926 if au iLurntr lutunumh Janl Ray Chief Record Book Staff 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Editor-in-Chief Hilltop 4 Senior Forum 3, Ex. Com. 4 Chemistry Ciab 4 If!nmice Cerelia iitjtione Flop, Floss, Flort-y Chemistry Club 3 G. A. C. 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Senior Forum 3 Hockey Team 2, 3 Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4 Hilltop Stall' 3 OSerfnuU If ranees iWandje te Gert Literary Club 2, 3, 4 G. A. C. 4 Chemistry Club 4 Home Room Director : 1926 jHilbrrh JMamlle Millie, Mil, Min Glee Club 4 g. a. a i Chemistry Club 3 Junior Forum 1 Home Room Director 2 French Club 3 Harris Jilarshrit Dot Jicrbert JHutslnlu iM :tsnn Whitey Orchestra 3, 4 Har urrt ISatblmt «JHasmt Peg, Peggie Editor Record Book 4 Dramatic Club Secretary, 2, 3, 4 Junior Forum 2 Senior Forum 3. 4 Junior Debating- Team 2 Senior Debating Team 4 Hilltop Staff 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4 1926 ©race iHcCartljy .... G. A. C. 2 'V ... jMary 5flo rente iUcCadliu M:- Babe, Mac - v . Basketball 1, 2, captain 3, 4 Hockey 2, 3, captain 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2, 3t 4 i . jpP -- Home Room Director 2 G. A. C. 3, president 4 French Club 4 Cheer Leader 4 Jfuamris frCSmgiut Mac, Frannie Greek Club 3 JJantes iiic(bittrr Mac, Jimmy Associate Editor, Record Book 4 Traffic Squad 2,3 Track 3, 4 Home Room Director 1, 2 Senior Forum 4 Dance Committee 3 Greek Club 3, Football 4 Aitmi iHrlut Anne Hockey Club 2, 3 Chemistry Club 3 G. A. C. 1, 2 vice-president 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2 Hockey 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, captain 2, 3, 4 Fin Rina1 Committee 4 jHaltmtt luissdl iMeitmt Mac, Micky Traffic 4 Matfjrnue JHiirhdl Junior Forum 1, 2 Chemistry Club 3 Dramatic Club 4 JHarr an ill nulls Horae Room Director 4 Dramatic Club 4 Traffic Squad 4 Secretary, Literary Club 2 1926 .Tinliu Jttimm Johnnie HUlfrcb JauI Jflnrut Wil S. A. A., Senior councillor 4 Record Book Staff 4 Commercial Club 3. 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 jMaru IT mitt ira Hurray Dramatic Club 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 Gillian 3Franres i at rv Li!, Lillums Junior Forum 1, 2 Junior Debating Team 1 Ivnlicrt HJhtmtt (iVUrini Bob Traffic Squad 2, Captain 4 Cadets 3, Major 4 2] rim D unit by (iVEltutiudl Junior Forum 2 Literary Club 2 JUavy (D'flfkira if b creti (% m Susie Cadets 1, 2, 3 Home Room Director 2 Baseball 1, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Football 3 Arthur lUnmcbu (O'lKrefe Art Record Book Staff 4 Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 4 Football 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Dance Committee 4 tilut (Alitor Eve Commercial Club 4 Ijrlrn (l ertnifte ipaull Ern Durfea Dramatic Club 3, 4 French Club 3 iii. JCilu nit Peg Chemistry Club 4 v: 1 lU'unttra 3l iia :|JImtl Ronnie Traffic Squad 3 $ W HjSyBfc ■iSsiiif Mm ,L Commercial Club 3 . I Wk DhHu •■. Sdanleu llciljn Mike 1926 Catherine Cappy Girls’ Literary Club, president 4 French Club 3, 4 Senior Forum 4 Junior Forum 1 ■Umnura ($uu ley Quig Hilltop Staff 4 Senior Forum 4 French Club 4 Literatary Club 4 Glee Club 4 Home Room Director 1 1926 Jfflabrl -fHargarct lu'aqnu May Traffic Squad 4 Dramatic Club 4 Hilltop StalT 3 Senior Forum tlli'ulidlj IRtlru Pat Basketball 3 1926 Boris luUun-tsIjaiu Dot (Lntln'vmc Cmlia luibinstm Cay, Cath Dramatic Club 4 Traffic Squad 4 Senior Forum 4 Cnia Hiilrin Commercial Club 3, 4 Senior Forum 1 Hilltop StaT 3 iHargarct luuiip Marge Dramatic Club 4 Home Room Director! Traffic Squad 3, 4 1926 JHargard JHary Jfraiurrs Hyan Peg Glee Club 4 Dramatic Club 4 French Club 4 Home Room Director 4 dHarynrd Huber Peg, Peggy Dramatic Club 4 Junior Forum 1 Traffic Squad 11, 4 Hilltop Staff 4 HJnsqjIjiur 3Jcan die djudbcrmait Joe, Jean Chemistry Club 3 Senior Forum 3, 4 Traffic Squad 4 Junior Forum 2 3JuscjjI| lEesirr SrlitiTavis Joe Traffic Squad 2 Basket Ball 2, 3, 4 Foot Ball 3 1926 (Ilumlme (Srey Sljarplee Cye, Cat •ftu'ssie Bess g. a. a 2 Literary Club 2, 4 Hilltop Staff 2, 4 Chemistry Club 8, 4 Junior Forum 1, 2 Catljrvitte Jjraucrs S'liatt Cappy Vice President Class 2 TralYc Squad 2, 3� 4 C. A, C. 2 Chemistry Club 3 Junior Forum 1 JLtrnlb tEliouuis� ‘S'lu'dpm Ass’t. Concert Master, Orchestra 4 1926 Stanley § issmt Record Book Staff 1 Football 4 Cadet:� 4 iHargaret iWaru ialtcru Peg Commercial Club 3, 4 1926 Jtturinn 33enmktt § lotuff Mortj Ben Orchestra Club 1, 2, 3 Senior Forum 3, 4 Cadets 2, 3 (Catherine uutlj French Club 4 iiibHli tiu'lyu Sunitlj Smithy (Seuiyc Smiling Vice-President, Dramatic Club 4 French Club 4 Chemistry Club 4 Traffic Squad 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 3, 4 Basketball 1 J ukinum J§afeulrtshy Sol, Soko, King Junior Forum 1, 2 Senior Forum 3 Hilltop Stall’ 4 Orchestra 4 Jltfnhcitin' ’Sauitljlutck Kiddo lUiustnu (6milh jmitqcr Dink Cadets 1, 2, Serg. 3, First Lieut. 4 Basketball 1 lint at rot (l)argiiU' jSqttirr Bud Junior Forum 1 Tennis 4 Cadets 1, 2, 3, 4 Chemistry Club 3, 4 1926 30mis SuUittHn Dot Literary Club 3, 4 litlmi |Jairicia §ttl(tfcum Sull Polie Record Book Staff 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Traffic Squad 4 Home Room Director 4 Junior Forum 1 Senior Forum 3, 4 Chairman Dance Committee 4 1926 Jutgene Biltiger £$ulUfcm Gene Record Book Staff i Home Room Director 8� 4 Chemistry Club 3. 4 ■Helen llugruia nllitinu Gene Junior Porum 2 IHaltrr frauds ullitmit Walt Greek Club 3 Junior Porum 1 tusthrr jHanun unhedaiib Bobby Chemistry Club 3 1926 ■iilu'lun Sliirleti QTaukel Ev Evie Junior Forum 2 French Club 3 JMju luihriqurs (II alia res Johnny Orchestral Club 4 1926 3Jttsrph (WjiutIt CLi'itii Jo3 Cadets 1, Corporal 2 Freshman Orchestra 1 Home Room Director 1 President Class 1 iLcimarb BEatsmt (Lmtj Len, Frank Orchestra 3 Cadets 2, 3 TCmintta 3mt? (Lrssict Junior Forum 1 Literary Club 2 Commercial Club 4 0 Jfltabsittcirtl] cEciit WadtSy, Shor'y Cadets 2, 3 Qllu'etrr (Eh a nips mi Tommy O'mtcc J trl|arbsmi SJijtvriitatt Dick Commercial Club vice-pres. 3, pres. 4 Record Book Staff 1 Home Room Director 2. 4 1926 JJnseph (Eurgofu Jos, Steinmetz Senior Forum 4 Junior Forum if 2 Chemistry 4 Orchestra 2, 3 Concert master 4 dlhaiuiceu (Initier (Tniule Towlie French Club 3 Cadets i, 2 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Jlcrger titan Umtgbn Red, Si, Henpeek Home Room Director 4 Dramatic Club 4 Hilltop Staff, Joke Editor 4 Record Book 4 Junior Forum 1 (bust Missis Uerrns Guzzlem JVtuia (bertriibc ffialsb Pat, Tiny Forum 1, 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 3, 4 Assistant Editor Hilltop 4 Vice President Class 4 Adv. Mgr. Record Book 4 J lire lUarhtg Dick Junior Forum 1, secretary 2 Dance Committee 4 Cheer Leader 3,4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Hockey 2, 3, 4 JFrcherirk litrljittmib lUcbb Binriy Cadets I Slnsrph 1U cell'll Joe President S. A. A. 4 Record Book Staif 4 French Club 4 Chemistry Club 3 Traffic Squad 3 Home Room Director 1, 2, 3 Junior Forum 1 ijsilin UUwlcr Et, Es French Club 4 .jjatrnh llliwlm Jake JMargari't 3Jimc 111li a Inn Peg Itthitn illanjaret llllnti' Eddie 1926 iitimiica lUhitc Blackie, Mon Junior For urn 1 Senior Forum 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Hilltop Staff 3 liiUtl] lUliitelimiSi' Dramatic Club 3, 4 Senior Forum 3. 4 Hilltop Staff 4 - r iHi 53 exter (Cue lllbtttaluu Dex Chemistry Club 3 r“ jslM WsMM! Alice UU hhuait mm j fSP MR - lllpi Ally jt; tiini G A. C. 1 Hilltop Staff 3, 4 Junior Forum 1 Glee Club 4 ii iHartint Oxraci' 111 tilia ms Commercial Club 4 iiarl iRcrtraub lUilltantsmi Early French Club 3,4 Chemistry Club 3 iHarn Elisahetlj JBtonh Lib, Libby, Betty Secretary of Class 4 Junior Forum 1 G. A. C, 3 French Club 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Traffic Squad 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 ludun t jHillcr HIcut h Woodie French Club 3 Orchestra Club 4 (Clayton lleslic H’lnnMiutrlli Clayt, Wood Record Book Staff 4 Hilltop staff, circulation mgr. 4 French club 3,4 liluTL'tt 3Jnb Mlorhcll Dramatic Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 4 1926 tfrfrith ifttlfrrcfr |tuwcj Deedy, Mugsy Chemistry Club 3 Dramatic Club 4 Literary Club 4 Glee Club 4 jJbiltp (Charits 1jnum Phil •Junior Forum 1 Cadets 1, 2 Home Room Director 1, 3 Adv. Mgr. Hilltop 3 Dramatic Club 4 Autagrapha _ V ) i 9 JL JtS f i OJUyXAj' ZU u Vi 6 ■Jl' ■ S-?AA sC — 4 - +• ®bf Sfrrnrb $mik Following the custom established last year the senior class voted for the Editor-in-Chief of the Record Book. Upon her election to this office, “Peg” Mason showed fine judgement in selecting as her assistants Jimmie Collins and James Boynton. Charles Downs, Business Manager selected Irving Deiahanty and Jimmy McGuire to aid him in solving the financial difficulties. The staff, selected by the Editor, represented the officers and prominent members of various clubs. 1926 uUii� denior furunt President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Officers Myer Brown ’26 Aurele Lavoie ’27 Edythe B, Hurwitz '26 Edith Whitehouse '26 Abraham Bedriek ’26 Executive Committee Eleanor Laurans ’27 Charles E. Downs ’26 Harold J, Goldman ’26 Raymond P. Ludden ’26 Eugene Belisle ’27 Faculty Advisor Mr. Clarence I, Chatto Faculty Treasurer Mr. Herbert A. Carroll The Senior Forum, whose membership list consists of juniors and seniors, is one of the most beneficent organizations in the school. Its chief purpose is training the students in public speaking. Since debating was introduced as a subject in the regular school course, more interest was manifested in the Forum, and it acted as a very efficient supplement to the work of the debating classes. This year, a different method was tried out at the Forum. In previous years, the programs consisted of debates, but this year, open floor discussions held sway. Coach Chatto lost no time in selecting a debating team, and by Thanksgiving, the team, had accepted an invitation to join the Brown Debating League, A friendly, class spirit was prevalent at the meeting this year, as topics concerning school government and activities were spiritedly discussed. 1926 Idrntmg Debating at Durfee during the year has not been very suc- cessful and although the Red and Black debaters have showed up well against all opponents, failed to gain a better percentage than one win out of four meetings. The interscholastic team consisted of Eugene Be lisle, Meyer Brown, Philip Cohen, Harold Goldman, Albion Hart, Edythe Hurwitz, Raymond Ludden, and Margaret Mason, who were se- lected by a process of elimination rebuttal speaking under the direction of the coach, Mr. Clarence I. Chatto, early in the year. Following the usual custom Durfee entered the Brown De- bating League and met as their opponent in the first round, the Pawtucket High School team. The Red and Black speakers emerged victorious from this fray but were eliminated from the League shortly afterward when in the second round they failed to convince the New Bedford team that the United States should join the World Court. St. JohnTs Preparatory School was the next opponent and although many points favored the Durfee team the visitors won the decision by a close score. In this meeting Edward Hanify, a freshman, debated very effectively for Durfee and his main re- buttal speaking was the feature of the evening. Next to meet Durfee on the platform was the Brown Fresh- man Team and they also were the conquerors. Although this is the last debate that can be recorded in this book negotiations are under way for debates with the high schools of Worcester and Newport. 1926 tUg lilitup Editor Raymond Ludden Assistant Editors James Boynton - Anna Walsh Advertising Manager Mary Hurley Circulation Manager Clayton Woodwor th Accountant John Darmody The Hilltop’s position in Durfee is assured, for what is Th iirsday—with out a Hill top ? Although many financial difficulties have been apparent, the Hilltop, under the priceless direction of Clarence I. Chatto, has weathered the storm, and will blossom out again this year in the full glory of a Commencement number. Journalism bids fair to become one of the most popular subjects in Durfee, whether the glory of seeing one’s masterpiece printed or the blessing of having C. I. C. for a teacher, is the inducement is not known. School affairs have been duly “covered” by the reporters, and private affairs by The Lady and The Gent. 1926 . A. A. The Class of ’26, compliment the following officers for their fine work during the year. President Joseph Westell Vice-president Eugene Belisle Secretary Grace Doran Senior Councillors Catherine Hammond - Wilfred Morin Junior Councillors Blanche Dussault - Roger Buffington Sophomore Councillors Virginia French - John Kerrigan French Councillor Albert Stewart “Durfee's Congress ' of this year, through the initiative of its members became an active, powerful factor in school affairs. All members of the council proved themselves worthy of the honor bestowed upon them by their classmates. One of the most important steps the S. A. A. has taken, was made this year, when an all “A” Honor Tablet was ordered. This Honor Tablet will bear the names of all those who receive “A as a final mark for the year in all subjects taken up during a four year course at Durfee. The power of the S. A. A. as a law making body was used frequently during the past year, their opinion and decisions being called for in several instances. 1926 (Emmttmtai (EUth President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Officers Grace Thornton Rejane Rousseau Mary Judge Ada Matline During the past year, the success and prominence of the Commercial Club has increased greatly, due partially to the capable direction of the advisor, Mr. W. J. Chisholm, and the enthusiastic group of Commercial students who comprise the club. At the meetings, the club has been addressed by prominent business men. One of the outstanding social successes of the year, was the Commercial Club bazaar, given in December. The ingenuity, initiative and ability of the club was most effectively displayed at this social event. A [though the Commercial Club has only been in existence three years as an organized club, it is now accepted as one of the most successful and prominent in Durfee. 1926 DRAMATIC CLUB PRODUCTIONS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Officers Raymond Deston George Glynn Constance Doran Helen Friar Executive Committee Grace Boardman Sumner Britton Francis Touhey Harold Hillman George Gilbert The Chemistry Club should be praised for its great success in creating and extending interest in the study of chemistry among the students. The pupils who attend the meetings are not only spending an interesting hour or more but are profiting by the educational facts which are explained. The experiments that are performed enable one to understand more easily certain facts which the lack of time prevents being taken in the class- room. The meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. A great deal of credit is due to the officers of the club because of their efforts to present interesting programs. These consist of current events on the development of chemistry, of interesting experiments performed by the students, and of lectures given by prominent men of our local industrial plants. ©hr Orrbrairal (Club i i Through the Orchestral Club this year, Durfee was placed in prominence among the high schools of the state, when second prize was awarded the Durfee Orchestral Club at a meeting of high school orchestras in Boston. Organized at the beginning of the year under the guidance of Mr. Walter Titcomb, the club lost no time in beginning re- hearsals with the result that an orchestra any school would be proud of was ready to assist at the various social functions of the year. The rare ability of Durfee’s musicians was appreciated by the audience present at the concert held in May by the orches- tra. The orchestra assisted at the Class Day and Graduation ex- ercises. ©raflftr £ quafi Due to the interest and help from the S. A. A., the teachers and the pupils, the Traffic Squad has become a notable factor in Durfee school life. The squad was formed early in the year and went right to work remedying the congested conditions in the Durfee corridors. Mr. Hugo Giduz and Mr. Ralph Garwood of the faculty, Bob O'Brien captain of the Durfee team, and John Pysz captain of the Tech team, have given much time and thought in helping the squad gain its present standard of prompt action and effi- ciency. In every way the Traffic Squad has given its willing assist- ance ; and both teachers and pupils wish to thank those who have made possible the great improvement in traffic conditions. 1926 (Eaiirts Under the skillful guidance of Mr. Araasa Williston, faculty director of the cadets, this year's battalion has attained the goal of military perfection. The outlook at the start of the year was not altogether encouraging, due to the lack of cooperation on the part of the students and because of the numbers only one company was formed. With the appointment of the cadet officers, however, things became more settled, and toward the close of the year a fine company of cadets were drilling weekly headed by Major Robert O'Brien. The public was given a chance to witness the result of much drilling and instruction when the cadets participated in the exercises, together with the other military organizations of the city, on Memorial Day. Socially, the cadets were as successful as they were along the military line, and the two drills held in Anawan Hall were huge successes. Following the custom of other years, the prizes were awarded the winners in the competition drill held before the dance and the winners were Lawrence Hussey, 1st prize, Walter Gosciminski 2nd prize, and James Williams 3rd prize. The cadet movement this year was very successful and it is hoped that the pupils will cooperate to keep it going. The officers were: Major, Robert O’Brien Adjutant, Winston Springer Captain, Russell Borden First Lieutenant, Allen Bisbee Second Lieutenant, Milton Cole 1926 alte Jtottrh (Eluit President Cora Croisitere Vice President Blanche Dussault Although the French Club has been organized only two years, it has made a name for itself as one of the most active and prominent of Durfee's clubs. Practical instruction in the art of speaking French fluently is derived from the meetings of the club, as only French is spoken at the meetings. To the French Club may go the credit of May Day. Flowers and candy booths attended by smocked waitresses, members of the club, were seen in the corridors during one lunch period. French peasant and national songs were sung by a chorus from the club. The enviable record of sponsoring a scholarship in the second year of its organization may also be credited the club. Only students attaining a rank of A or B are eligible to membership of the club. The three faculty directors, Miss Harriet Moriarty, Miss Emily Win ward, and Mr. Hugo Giduz, are largely responsible for the establishment and success of the club. 1926 limite Hnnm Birrrtnra At the conclusion of the first term, two students were elected from each senior home room to fill the offices of home room directors. Students elected to this position were under the minor eligibility rules. During the year, the home room directors served as agents for the various organizations of the school when there were tickets to be sold. The season tickets for athletics were also sold by the home room directors. Home Room Directors for the year 25-T26 were: Ruth Brewster Mary Chase Helen Friar Gwendolyn Healey Ruth Kerns Florence Malone Marian Monks Margaret Ryan Lee Sobiloff Grace Thornton Leslie Booth Raymond Deston George Edwards Frederick Holt Hyman Lifrak Raymond Ludden Arthur O'Keefe George Smith Eugene Sullivan Everett Word ell altc institute In January twenty-five members of Miss Corrigan's fresh- man English classes met to form a club, the aim of which is to develop “the art and habit of writing . The students were admitted only if their marks in English were B or better, while at the same time, all their other marks must average B, for no member is eligible to remain in the club unless he has kept his marks up to this grade. In this way the students have worked harder in all subjects and have taken a greater interest in English, for from time to time their original stories are published in the Hilltop, which gives the students an incentive to continue the work. The requirements for The Institute are that each student, before he receives a pin, the design of which was made by members, must submit an original piece of writing, either in the form of a play, short story, poem, or essay. In March, the National Tuberculosis League announced a playwriting contest. The members of The Institute wrote three plays, “Whitewash by Janice Tillson, “The Weighty Problem by Barbara Bodge, and “Men of Death by Eleanor Herbert, These were presented in the Technical Auditorium March 26, and from them “Men of Death” and “Whitewash were chosen to be submitted in the state wide contest sponsored by the Massachusetts Tuberculosis League. “Men of Death was chosen as one of the three best plays in Massachusetts, and it was produced at the Copley Theatre April 30, at which time it was accorded second place, and to The Institute was given a prize of ten dollars in gold. Since that time the Massachusetts Health Council has requested that the play be presented before them in Boston, and this will be done on June 15. 1926 jffmitbaU Durfee lacked veterans for the 1925 season but with an aggregation of snappy rookies, the Hill-toppers won six out of ten games. The schedule was one of the hardest in the past decade. New Bedford High won the annual Thanksgiving Day clash, 10-0. Captain Harold Hillman led the team through the '25 sea- son. Lloyd Lawton was chosen captain of next season's club at a meeting of the letter men at the close of the season. With a number of good prospects for a great eleven, Lawton should lead a strong team next season. SENIOR LUMINARIES Captain Harold Hillman Harold represented Durfee on the gridiron for three sea- sons, doing so well in his first two years out he was a popular choice for the captaincy in his senior year. Coach Bert Shurtleff attributes Harold’s good work to his leg grasping ability and many opposing backs will confirm Mr. Shurtleff’s statement. Hillman was one of the premier guards of this section. His ability to open holes for his backs and his steady tackling earned him a position on many All-Bristol County selections. Fred Dagata Fred proved to be the mainstay of the Red and Black back- field during the 1925 season and stood out as the leading light of the ball carrying luminaries of the vicinity. He was a bear for line plunging and his marked ability was also prevalent in his hard low tackling when on the defence. This sterling player was the unanimous choice by coaches for the mythical individual se- lections of Bristol County. =1926 = Charles Brown The individual star is not always the most important cog in the wheel of a football eleven, for Charlie's steady, consistent playing was a valuable asset to the team. He played a guard berth and he defended the position well. Brown was most conspicuous in the working line due to his abhorrence for a head gear. Hyman Lifrak Diminutive and dexterous, he was when it came to oozing through a little hole for necessary gains, and it was a glad sight to see him occasionally break away to prance around the end on his stubby legs for considerable distance. Hy did not star much, but his steady play—buck here and a plunge there, with a few runs in between—won him a place on the gridiron. Stanley Sisson “All things come to him who will but wait. —Longfellow. And so Stan Sisson reported regularly to football practice, and although he did not star in any of Durfee's games, he was a factor in the team's success Coach Shurtleff recognized his gameness to hang on when it was evident he had no chance to be a regular. After all, that is what counts—grit. John Dubienny When all others failed, it was Dub who made the gain. It was no difference what the play, where the position it was through, over, under, or around, to net the precious yards. Brute force was not his only attribute, his ability to hook passes also bringing Durfee many a gain, and by the close of the season he was a splendid punter. He thrilled many an audience with long runs and his tackling was a constant worry to opponents. Arthur O’lCeefe An ankle injury barred Art from starring during the major part of the 1925 season. Art was regarded as one of the prospects for a crack Durfee eleven before the season com- -----------1926 rnenced, but the injury was a drawback to him when he attempted to carry the ball in the early season. He did well despite the handicap and solved the quarterback problem that had worried Coach Shurtleff. Art was especially brilliant in gathering in forward passes. Richard Rertwistle Although Dick did not cover a position where there was much chance for individual starring, his work in the center berth was felt throughout the whole team. He was the keystone of the line, and the success of the back fie Id depended on his straight, steady passing. On the defense, he was a valuable man as roving center, and he took care of a good many opposing ball carriers. season record follows: Durfee 18 West Warwick 0 Durfee 18 Watertown 0 Durfee 0 Winthrop 13 Durfee 14 Attleboro 0 Durfee 0 Providence Tech 14 Durfee 0 Fairhaven 14 Durfee 7 Melrose 0 Durfee 9 Taunton 7 Durfee 34 Vocational 0 Durfee 0 New Bedford 10 1926 SaatetbaU Durfee’s 192 3 basketball prospects looked rather gloomy at the beginning of the season, but when the Red and Black five began to show splendid form against early opponents, their market value took an amazing rise. Coach Bill Cleare, in his first year with a Durfee team, had a tough task to mould a winning team from a squad of men containing no first or second team players from the previous year. He came out on top, however, and the Durfee team went through a hard schedule quite successfully, losing but five out of fourteen games. Due to the lack of any letter man from the season preced- ing, the coach was forced to appoint a captain and the honor fell to Ray Deston. He led the team in all of the games through- out the season from a guard berth and played an excellent game. All of the other players put up a good game and when beaten at all, went down fighting with close scores only standing against them. Captain Deston, Fred Dagata. Elmer Marsh, and Joe Schwartz as seniors played their last games on the court under the Red and Black and brought their scholastic basketball careers to a close with a very estimable showing against all opponents. Bill Lomax was the outstanding player of the season and, although only a sophomore, is deserving of recog- nition in this book. His play throughout the year was the feature of all Durfee games, and he piled up a total of 115 points against the fourteen Durfee opponents, this including 49 field goals and 17 foul shots. The scoring of other Durfee men was as follows Player Field Goals Foul Shots Total Deston 27 12 66 Marsh 22 8 52 Shea 19 11 49 Schwartz 4 6 14 Dagata 3 a 9 Regan 3 2 8 Payton 2 2 6 1926 The season record of the Durfee five in number of games won and lost stands as follows:- Durfee Team Opponent 26 New Bedford 24 25 Bristol Aggies 17 26 Providence Tech 17 15 Woonsocket 20 20 Attleboro 22 18 Fairhaven 15 32 Woonsocket 12 23 Bristol Aggies 14 28 Providence Tech 17 18 Attleboro 8 21 New Bedford Vocational 34 33 Fairhaven 22 20 New Bedford 24 18 New Bedford Vocational 27 319 284 Hamtmll The 1926 baseball nine was as successful as could be expected, the players making an excellent showing against some of the best nines in this section. Coach Orcutt has an excellent squad of players who gave Durfee their best when pitted against Malden, Brockton, Fair- haven, Providence Technical, New Bedford, Woonsocket, New Bedford Vocational, St George’s Academy, and Attleboro, Wesley Connell was captain of the nine and other Senior luminaries on the club were Joe Duffy, Elmer Marsh, and George Smith. The team opened the season under a handicap. Former Captain Joe Duffy was the sole infielder ready for the season opening when Johnny Boynton, varsity third baseman of the season previous, underwent an operation, and was unable to participate in any contest in the 1926 season. That handicap was overcome, and next season’s team should be a great one if judgement might be made on the varsity material that will be available at that time. ©rack When it seemed evident in the early season that track might be abolished and no coach appointed for Durfee track activities, the students made such an urgent appeal for a team that Principal Carroll assumed the duties of temporary track coach and got the boys ready for an inter-class track meet and the in terse hoi a stic competition pending the appointment of Fred Harrington as permanent coach. Durfee, despite the lack of facilities for a track team, made an excellent showing during the 1926 season and the interest in the sport was more pronounced this year than that of past seasons. Principal CarrolPs suggestion of an inter-class meet brought much favor and added to the increasing of interest in the sport. Art O’Keefe, Jimmie Collins, John Dubienny, and Jimmie McGuire, members of the Senior Class, were point scorers who aided the Hilltoppers in taking many of the points in the meets staged with other schools. The Class of 1926 took great pride in the track sport, and leaves to the undergraduates its best wishes for success in that sport. Durfee has not the facilities for the sport, but it has the backbone to go out and make a good showing under a handicap. Qktmts Tennis at Durfee still continues to be a minor sport, despite the great ability of the renowned Seniors. The annual tennis tourney was a success, and good players were unearthed in that competition that represented Durfee in the interscholastic world. Members of the tennis team were Frank Torphy, Bud Squire, Norman Squire, Russell Smith, Thomas Monahan, and Charles Murphy, Joseph O. Carroll of the faculty was coach of this group. 1926 Soccer, which was recognized by Durfee for the first time, was not a success. The lack of equipment and the excellently conducted junior leagues, that made it possible for an athlete to play in that competition without giving up his amateur status, resulted in little interest in High School soccer. It is possible that soccer will boom at Durfee in the future, as the Hilltoppers cannot be without representation in that sport with New Bedford High and Fairhaven High boasting of crack elevens. (Stria’ Athlrtira The Seniors again brought glory to their class in every sport they indulged in. Although no interscholastic games were played, the Senior girls won both the hockey and the basketball tourneys staged for the four classes. By winning the basketball crown, the champions gained an unusual honor, that of winning the title for three straight seasons. The work of Anna Melia and Mary McCarty, star forwards, was the feature of each campaign. Hockey was not indulged in to the same extent as basket- ball, and the discrepancy in the lack of candidates for a hockey team made it necessary that the Seniors combine their club with that of the Juniors. A powerful dub was the result of that union and the upperclass girls did not experience any difficulty in taking their contests. The officers of the Girls7 Athletic Club which sponsors the athletic activities follow: President, Mary McCarty Vice-President, Amelia Lipowski Secretary, Marjorie Borden Faculty advisor, Miss Gertrude Kiley Slnhffi We editors may dig and toil ’Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, “I’ve heard that joke before.” Gert: “We have a new baby brother at our house.” Bob: “Is he going to stay?” Gert: “Yes, I guess he is; he had his things off.” Mr. McIntyre in Math, exam: “How far away are you from the correct answer?” Collins: “Two seats.” O’Keefe: “Stick your shirt in.” McGuire: “Won’t stay. It’s my work shirt.” O’Keefe: “Whaddya mean, your work shirt?” McGuire: “Keeps working up over the back of my trousers.” Correct this sentenceHis wife returned from her vaca- tion in the States and he kissed her on the gangplank. Willie (excitedly) : “O Pop, there’s a poor man crying out- side. Can I give him a nickel?” Pop (producing nickel): “Why, yes; it’s mighty kind of you to want to give him a nickel. But what is he crying about?” Willie (disappearing through door) : “Peanuts, five cents a bag.” Cannibals are very ambitious; they’re always wanting to get a head. Some brides seem to feel that the fact that they are given away makes them free. And the Lord said to Moses, “Come Forth,” but he came fifth and avoided having pyorrhea. Fifty per cent of the married people in the United States are women. Love is a game in which the man with the most Jack takes the Queen. Some students reduce by exercising—others eat in our lunchroom. DURFEE’S LIBRARY Hangman's House—Detention Room. Peg o' My Heart—Jimmie’s Mottoe. Can Such Things Be?—Honor List. Captain Blood—Mr. Shurtleff. Vanity Fair—Girls’ Cloak Room at a Dance. To Have and To Hold—A1 Hart and Gappy Coughlin. What Every Woman Know —The Art of Makeup, The Beloved Vagabond—Red Vaughn. Red and Badge of Courage—Athletic Letters. Daddy Long Legs—Culver Towle. The Man Who Knew Too Much—Edward Kelly. Teeth of the Tiger—Detention Room Slips. Conjurer's House—-Chemistry Laboratory. Literary Lapses—The Lady's Column. Typhoon—Study Hall Minus a Teacher. Moby Dick—Harold Hillman. Little Citizens—The Freshman Class. Deeds of Daring Done By Girls—Rolling 'Em. Up From Slavery—The Day We Graduate. Watched By Wild Animals-—Teacher In Study Hall Beasts, Men and Gods—Traffic Squad. The Cowboy—-John Kearns. Crooked Trails—Process of Explaining a Skipped Period. Wild Life Near Home—Lunch Room. Handwork In Wood—The Debating Coaches' Task. Main Travelled Roads—Rock and Locust Streets. Beautiful Joe—Joe Duffy. The Crisis—Awaiting Report Cards. Les Miserables—Those Who Don't Graduate. Golden Age—The Senior Year. Little Women—Peg Mason and Anna Walsh. W ould-be-Go6d s—Dr a ma t i c Cl u b. Explorers of the Dawn—Tiverton Students, Far From the Madding Crowd—Chemistry Labs, Mosses From an Old Manse—Morning Excuses. Four Million—Our Mistakes. Pleasant Ways of St. Medard—Mr. Small's Disposition. Romeo and Juliet—Jimmie and Peggy. Witching Hour—Last Period. The Promised Land—An Assembly. Neither Here Nor There—Happy Gianokas. Bill Philips: “Mama, can I go out and play? Mother: “What, with those holes in your pants? Bill: “No, with the kids across the street. Ray: “I believe a man should give his wife plenty of rope, Jim: “That's what I did with mine—but she skipped. 1926 CHARACTER SKETCHES TOLD UN A LINE Amongst so many borrowed things I am glad if I can steal one, disguising and altering it for some new purpose. This is not an apology! The great So and So has told us that only fools apologize, and, holding myself guilty of as much egoism as is common to the high school senior, I will go so far as to say that I am no fool. For the sake of calling this effort something, however, I will name it a justification. Having a mind of your own, possibly, you do not have to agree, but may call it what you will. In fact, you do not have to read these first few7 lines, but i warn you, if you pass them by, that wThich follows will seem more bitter and more cutting than it was meant to be. Chinamen, they say, commence the reading of a book at the rear. Hoping that no one has started the Durfee Record Book in this manner, I take it for granted that you have read the title. Very well! The wddely known Mr. James Boynton has very aptly summarized the game of basketball when he stated that the principal idea of the play was to elucidate the actions in such a manner as to convey the ball through the iron bound hole attached to a backboard. I will summarize this exertion by repeating a part of the title. Character Sketches! Now7, with the exception of the allusion to Mr. Boynton, I have told you nothing that you did not already know7, but Life, w7e are told by Eleanor Glynn and the galloping tintypes, is the progress of a series of events. Therefore, if you will kindly advance to the third event of this endeavor Which, by the way, is the next paragraph, I will condescend to reveal the source of my material. Reposing quietly in the dust covered, unused, and ancient Durfee library, I found a book. That was, of course, not uncommon. The name of the book was 4'Familiar Quotations”. I do not know7 who the author was, but I w as the reader. While reading the volume, I w as struck by a brilliant idea (not altogether uncommon either), and the result of it you will soon be reading. I have taken various passages from this volume, changed the wording of them in order to avoid the copyright laivs, and fitted them to divers people (teachers are included in this classification of humanity) as a summary of what I thought to be the outstanding features of their character. Perhaps the reader will not understand all of them, but 1 guarantee that the person to whom they refer will undoubtedly appreciate them. A large portion of the class I have left in obscurity and they may thank their lucky stars that I have. There are a few that I have written in absolute sincerity, out of sheer respect for the person, but you may draw your own conclusions as to these. 1926 Anyhow, after some people have concluded their reading, J may be singing I am of the dead; short days ago I lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and was loved and now I lie As never before. MR. CLARENCE L CHATTO Nature has given us many men but only one Chatto. MISS A I) ELIA MacMILLAN Principle has ever been her motto, not expediency. MISS HELENA H. WITHROW Seems to believe that there is no wisdom like frankness. MR. RALPH M. SMALL A public man of light and leading, MR, J. HENRY MacINTYRE In punishment there is moderation even in excess. MISS ESTELLE MILES The witness refuses to answer. MR. AMASA F. WILLISTON The splendid professor of a dismal science. MR. JOHN M. TOWNSEND A regular fellow. ALBION HART In regard to everything, including women, Variety is the mother of Enjoyment. MARTIN MacDONALD The man who speaks about himself is almost as bad as the mother who talks about her own children. CHARLES KIRBY A person of hare-brained chatter of irresponsible frivolity. MARY CHASE Because a grasshopper under a fern makes the field ring with its importunate chink whilst thousands of great cattle repose beneath the shadows of great oaks, chew their cuds and are silent, pray do not think that it, making the most noise, is the only inhabitant of the field. FRED DAGATA A dark horse and a worthy one which had never been though of and which the careless critic had never even observed in the lists, rushed past the grandstand in sweeping triumph. 1926 ARTHUR GIANOKAS There is a little bit of good in every bad man. EILEEN SULLIVAN Fs wicked I is! Fs mighty wicket! Anyhow I can't help it! QUENTIN ANTHONY There is a joyous something in his smile LINDLEY BUMP He is a fool who thinks by force or skill To turn the current of a woman’s will. JULES LARIVEE In him thou sees! a studious man diligent in his business. LORIMER MacDOUGALL He is not merely a chip of the old block; he is the whole block itself. ANNA G. WALSH A careless song with a little nonsense in it now and then. ELLEN HATHAWAY Dignity in every gesture. DWIGHT HATHAWAY His friendship is a star that helps to light my world. Board man: “My boy, can you tell me where I can find your daddy? Wordell: “Yep; he's down yonder with them thar hogs, but you’11 know him allright, ’cause he has a hat on. Him: “I met your sister on the street the other day. She looks shorter.” Her: “Yes; she got married and is settling dowm.” Senior: “I never kiss a new acquaintance for twenty-four hours. Freshman: “Heavens, I never kiss anybody for more than twenty minutes.” Husband: “Knowest thou how to bring up thy childe? Wife: “Certainllie, sluggarde.” Husband: “Then snappe to. Thy childe is at the bottom of yon cisterne. Famous Sayings Bare facts convince discerning men—Cleopatra. Clothes don’t make the man—Adam. I love to see a man smoke a pipe—Pocahontas. WTe all lose our heads at times—Marie Antoinette. There’s something about them you’ll like—Flo Zeigfeld. 1926 Compliments of Edmond P. Talbot Mayor I I i I THE MUNROE PRESS PRINTERS FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY One of the Finest Equipped Shops in this Section OUR MOTTO: WE DO IX NOW We sell not only Printing but Service PRINTERS OF THE DURFEE RECORD TELEPHONE 78 28 BEDFORD STREET is FALL RIVER, MASS. 3 1 @g§ Tell your Dad to order his Coal at once from ATW ATERS S I | I S . | a I | ! COAL CORNER I- S William C. Atwater Co.? Inc. Phone 630 MAIN AND BEDFORD STS. $ ____________________1 SPECIALISTS IN LADIES AND GENT S HAIR CUTTING lODICE BROS. ROBINSON BLDG. 226 SO. MAIN ST, John P. Nowell, Jr, Mill Stocks Invest inent Securities ‘18 Rock Street i ............. 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I larhrarii PHOTOGRAPHS OF DISTINCTION SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS telephone 4703 56 NORTH MAIN STREET Victor Talking Machines Bicycles JOHN WILLIAMS Dealer in D i a in o n d s, Wa tchus. Cl ocks, and Jewelry 96 Pleasant Street KAPLAN BROS. 300 SO. MAIN STREET AGENTS FOR CHICKERIMG and AMPICO PIANOS ALSO THE GULBRANSEN and HALLET DAVIS |r • THE COLLEGE ENGRAVERS of NEW ENGLAND Conveniently Located, With Years of Experience in Producing College Annuals. !|eady to Give You Complete Service. Business Managers and editors Appreciate out Constructive Help. flBB HI yfrite for oar Liberal Contract life if? irFE||||t5|f .11 , ' 4 ••-rvrf,� r'r. :4HTT f+tv ■ !TTt • _ O-tr+WJAtt 7 iC Finest Em|ravinj|' a Shop, in New FnFland Jv 7 Floor, Printers d3idg A 1 )esiom'no Half Tones.Colo Plates Compliments of the Vive Society COMPLIMENTS OF THE FID AMIES CLUB i Schneiderman’s Beauty Shop Now located in their new quarters In Nov Bctsst� System Building 225 So. Main St. Fall River. Maes. Tel. 5176 Vie Specialize in Ladies Hair Bobbing Fall River Steamship Tourist Agency Tours to all parts of the world 355 So. Mitii. Tel. 32N2 Com plim en is of H. C. TALBOT CO. CLOTHIERS Clothing and Furnishings Hals and Shoes For Young Men “Society Brand” Clothes “Stein Bloch” Smart Clothes “Clothcratt” Cleveland “Talbot Boston-Made” Local Agents lor A. G. SPALDING Sc BROS. ATHLETIC LOOPS H. C. TALBOT CO. Do you know what will give you the best time through life. IT1 tell you— WORK and with that SAVE Frank L. Andrews Investment Service •1-3 Franklin Street Compii men Is of D. JETTE PHOTOGRAPHER Spend a little less than you earn, | It costs me eight dollars to tell you this, but it will be worth it thousands if you observe ii. i Tel. 1350 and 1930 $ A POCASSET It LUCK I Compliments of Andrew Borden Son -------------------------I I V Ufa '