East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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10 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1922 RUSSELL STANTON BRAY (“Rut”) FOOTBALL (4), SWIMMING (2) Motto: “Ain’t nature grand.” Everyone is acquainted with Rut, if not because of his activities on the football and swimming teams or in the Boy Scouts, because of his “yard-long” biological terms. His favorite studies are biological sciences, and. desiring to increase his knowledge of bacteria (his favorite), he went out for the swimming and football teams. He at least learned the taste of these bacteria when he “bit the dust ’ on the football field and half-drowned in the Y. M. C. A. Pool. He made his letters, also. Rut says. “Ain’t Nature Grand!” (we wonder if he says this from a biologist’s viewpoint only?). Next year, he intends to enter Brown to prepare for a medical school. We all believe that Rut will become famous for his biological and medical work, for he is undoubtedly talented along that line. So here’s luck, Rut. FLORENCE FRANCES BREED (“Floss” I Motto: “Experience is the greatest teacher.” Miss Florence F. Rreed, Belmont Street. Pawtucket, P. H. S. 22, room 24. Tall, rather thin, dark hair—what? Oh yes, of course, she wouldn’t think of getting anything less than a 5 in Spanish (which by the way, is her favorite study). Independent! Well I guess—no mere man could satisfy her. Her favorite saying is “How do you know”? Needless to say, we don't know, but then one has to bluff a bit once in a while, “Floss.” She is somewhat of a fiddler and will probably cast in her lot with an orchestra some day. Her favorite recreation is lunching at some tea room on cream puffs. Next year she will work in an office for a while until she can start in business for herself, just what it will be. we don’t know, but we wish her luck. JAMES EDWARD BRENNAN. Jr. (“Jim,” “Jimmy,” “Jazbo”) Motto: “Love ’em all, but marry none.” DRAMATIC CAST (3) (4), SWIMMING (4), MEMBER OF CAST IN “CAESAR’S GHOST” (4), SENIOR RECEPTION COMMITTEE (4), MINSTREL SHOW' COMMITTEE (4), END MAN (3) (4), GLEE CLUB (4), CLASS FOOTBALL TEAM (4) Behold! “Jazz” Brennan, the terpischorean wizard of P. H. S. Whenever there is a chance to “trip the light fantastic,” Jimmy can always be found in the middle of the floor, dancing with some good-looking Jane. Besides being a ladies man, Jim is an athlete, and an accomplished actor. He has been very prominent in school aff airs, and is one of the most popular members of our illustrious class, especially with the girls. OSBORNE WESLEY BR1DEN (“Ozzv”) Motto: “Don’t talk about it, do it.” Hail! Our future Y. M. C. A. gymnasium director. If you’ve never seen Briden leading the Business Men’s class on the “gym” floor, you’ve missed it. Although he spent a lot of time at the ,” “Ozzy” managed to find time to certify his way through school. He was one of Mr. Crosby’s “math” sharks and next to this study his favorite was chemistry. He can always be found, after examinations or after reports are out, trying to get Mr. Wolfe to raise a 4+ to a 5—. Next year he will go to Brown and wear a little, er—pardon me. big brown hat. Best wishes, old man, and don’t forget Prof. Murphy’s dancing class.

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1922 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 9 ROSE BERICK ( Rose’ ) Motto: “Don't put off till tomorrow what you can Jo today.” This quiet, little girl sits in Room 26. Did we say quiet? Well, looks are deceiving, for when among her friends she’s quite snappv. She claims her outdoor sports are walking and riding, for she just loves the open air. When in school Rose is quite a scholar, study periods being her specialty! Well, it isn't everyone that's so lucky. Next fall we’ll see Rose going into Providence every day to Miss Gibbs Secretarial School where she’ll learn to be a fine secretary for some lucky person. The best o’ luck. Rose. EVELYN MAY BIRCH (“Ev”) Motto: ‘‘God helps them that help themselves.” Who is that pleasant, wavy-haired blonde that sits in Room 26? Why, that’s our dear friend Evelyn. If it wasn’t for her giggle you’d never he aware of her presence, for she is very quiet in school. Her pretty hair is the envy of many of the girls. Almost every time we look at Evelyn she has that engaging smile for you. Everybody likes her, and those who know her, outside of school, say that she is always merry and ready for a good time. Evelyn expects to become a stenographer next year. We are confident that she will be an excellent bookkeeper. Mr. Holden desires her company at his parties after school quite often. We all wish vou success. “Ev.” MABEL ELIZABETH BOYLE (“Mab”) When duly and pleasure crash, let duty go to smash.” “Mab” is the errand girl of Room 26. Whenever Miss Booth has any errands to be done Mabel is the favored one. She is one of those wholehearted girls that you love to see coming, w ith a kind word or a smile for everyone. Judging from her reports, we think she doesn’t live up to her motto, because said reports always have their share of .Vs. English is her favorite study, which verifies the fact that she is a good student. “Mab” isn’t sure about what she is going to do next year, probably she will enter a business college. Whatever you do, “Mab,” we’re certain you’ll be a success. GEORGE LAWRENCE BRADLEY (“Larney,” “Doc,” “Jawn”) Motto: “Eat. drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” ASSISTANT MANAGER BASEBALL (3), MANAGER (4) “Here he comes, look out!” “Yea, that’s ‘Larney’ in his Buiek.” He’s a fast boy in the machine and is especially with the girls. You can always find him at any game whispering sweet nothings in some pretty girl s ear, and cheering the team in between times. “Larney’s” favorite study is “jazz” and he practices it in public and private with a certain demure miss. His motto is good and well carried out even if it does embarrass his studies, but as he says: “They don’t count.” Rhode Island State College will claim him next year. Here he hopes to continue his “jazzing” and shaving the passing mark. (6

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1922 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 11 LAURA CURTIS BRINTON (“Sweetheart,” “Billy” “Teddy”) Motto: “Always be happy, keep to the right and you'll be all right.” GLEANER BOARD (4), CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE (4) Yes, this is Laura, our talented musician, and a member of the “Bobbed Hair Club.” She can be seen always selling tickets for her recitals, both organ and piano. But all her time is not spent that way. Of course not, for her favorite pastime is “dancing and eating Eskimo pies.” No wonder she likes that very much for “Calvin” and “Ralph” keep her pretty well dated up. Well, where do we stand, boys? In studies Laura prefers music. She also enjoys teaching music and spending much time with her pupils. Next year Laura intends to go to N. E. Conservatory of Music. 4 ALFRED DAVIS BROWN (“Al Motto: “Trust to luck.” CLASS SUPPER COMMITTEE (4) “Al’s” home room is 26. From that knowledge you will deduct that “Al is in select company. Although “Al” is of a quiet, thoughtful nature, he is one of the best. He is ever ready to “step out” or “come across” as the call may be. He is a loyal supporter of the teams and has an opinion on all subjects. His favorite study is architectural drawing, and the nifty dog-houses and hen-coops he turns out are works of art. His houses are also rated high. Why, on one house he even put French windows on the bathroom! But, outside of that “Al” can get down to business and turn out worthy work. Next vear he will be found at Northeastern. ANNIS MAY BROWN (“May”) Motto: “Great hopes make great men.” May is one of our young artists. She is particularly talented in art and we never stop wondering al the results she accomplishes. Needless to say Applied Design is her favorite subject. However, her reports show a shower of 5’s in all her studies. May “choo choos” down from Cumberland bright and early Monday mornings. We didn’t know the fame of our school had spread so far. Her bright and sunny nature chases away the blues and draws forth a hearty laugh. May expects to enter the Rhode Island School of Design and become a future Raphael. Go to it, May! EDITH ENID BROWLN (“Jack ) Motto: “If one would gain a high position, he must dare.” Who is that dark-eyed blonde up in the corner of Room 26 that is always talking? Why, that's our Edith, commonly called “Jack.” “Jack” with her chum May for four years have come all the way from Cumberland to attend our far-famed school. Applied Design is “Jack’s” favorite subject and she is very proficient in it. She also excels in the millinery class and is always flaunting a new creation to dazzle our eyes. In September “Jack” expects to leave home and Mother and go all the way to Boston into the Massachusetts General Hospital, to train to be a nurse. Sometime in the near future, we’ll hear her patients saying, “I don’t want to get well, I'm in love with a beautiful nurse.” We’re with you, “Jack,” it’s a wonderful vocation.