East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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uumimmmui •. 1925 Pawtucket High School 29 HILDEGARDE MARIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON rHilda”) Motto: “B Q (be square).” honor society Every school needs must have its different types of boys and girls. It isn’t at all difficult to classify Hildegarde. Although her name is not Edith Taylor, like the girl in the cartoon, and although she doesn't shock anyone by her actions, “Hilda” is the typical tomboy of P. H. S. Those who were formerly unaware of this fact, discovered it with the opening of the gym. where “Hilda” is a wizard at broad-jumping, high-jumping, trapeze and apparatus work. As to her school work, it is sufficient to say that she is a member of the Honor Society. Next year will probably find “Hilda” training for a nurse, a career for which she is fitted. CLAYTON HOWE JONES (“Clayt” “Jonsey”) Motto: “A zero is better than nothing.” “Variety is the spice of life” is a fit description for “Clayt.” First we see him as the boy-chemist, spilling a buc ket of water on a lump of potassium or performing some other interesting experiment. In contrast with this we find him an ardent supporter of athletics, lending his expert advice on this or that play in the coming game, and although not a member of the debating teams he has put to rout more than one worthy opponent. “Clayt” can even make Mr. Battles doubt the Pythagorean Theory. Behold “Clayt” from another angle—the “Ladies’ Man,” Ruth’s ideal. A complex character, this “Jonsey.” He has not yet selected a college for his perusal of education but when he does it will be some place where he can follow up his beloved “trig” and apply it to electrical engineering. MILDRED LOIS JONES (“Mid”) Motto: ‘' fitch your ‘Fliv9 to a star” If you should look into room 2d, around 8:25 in the morning, you would see a group of giggling girls gathered in the farthest corner of the room, and in their midst you would find “Mid.” She came to us four years ago from Grove Street, and since then we have seen lots, but heard little, from her, as she is very quiet. Since her arrival at the portals of P. H. S. she has pursued the commercial course, and statistics show that stenography is her favorite study. As for dancing, she is right there, and she claims this to be her most beloved pastime. She will, no doubt, enter some office in the fall, where she will continue her fine work as a stenographer. CHARLOTTE DOROTHEA KEARNEY (“Chari” “Charlie”) Motto: “Opportunity knocks once at least at every man's door” GLEE CLUB (4), HONOR SOCIETY Our history shark, but not only history but everything as far as that goes. “Charlie” is one of our smarter set in the Honor Society. We suppose she deems it essential to be proficient in all lines, as next year she is hoping to go to Rhode Island College of Education, where she will most likely specialize in English, her favorite study. In her spare moments she reads, or else she spends her time dancing, as she is fond of both pastimes. We wish her all possible luck, and we are sure that she will make a name for herself when she gets to college gates.

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28 iiummmiiimiwu wimniwiiiiiHwmnuiuiiiiMiiHUiiwiiiuiimiiiiiHititiiwuiiiiMDniiimimiiauiimiHiiiiiniiwiuiaiiMiimiiiMiiHHiiniiiniiiiiiiiii Pawtucket High School 1925 iMuuiHMiiMNMi MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMNHMMi HOPE JAMES (“Jimmie,” “Hopie”) Motto: “No pleasure is comparable to the standing upon the vantage ground of truth.” CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT 14), VICE-PRESIDENT DRAMATIC SOCIETY (4), PRESIDENT DRAMATIC SOCIETY (4), CLEANER (4), RECORDANDA (4), SWIMMING (2), DRAMATICS (3) (4), ORCHESTRA (3) (4), GLEE CLUB ill. HONOR SOCIETY. DRAMATIC SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP (4) It can t be—but it is. Hope James! We’ve lost our bobbed-haired “Jimmie.” But I’m not sure hut what our grown-up “Hopie” is even more adorable—but of coure that's impossible. She's certainly one of P. H. S’s. most talented—and even swimming, singing, playing and acting are not her only accomplishments. There can be no one among those who saw “The Champion” who will soon forget the captivating “Lady Gallon.” But her studying has not suffered as a result of all these outside attractions, and we find her name on the Honor Society list. Next year will find “Hopie” at the Emerson School of Oratory, and who knows but what she’ll become a second Maude Adams? (mod-bye and good luck. “Hopie.” donald McGregor Jeffrey (“Don”) Motto: “If there isn't fun. make it.” BASEBALL (3) (4), GLEE CLUB (4) Is this Donald Jeffrey? It sho’ly am! Last year he was a “sub” on the baseball nine, but he's risen in life, and now he’s pitcher on the biggest and best—what’s that?—team that the school ever had. No, he isn’t “stuck up,” even though he has such a remarkable—ahem—voice that he’s also a member of the boys’ Glee Club. When he isn't in school or practising or playing baseball, he likes to bowl and read. His favorite author is Zane Grey, and if that writer could see how many P. 11. S. seniors are rooting for him, we might get a commission as press agents. “Don’s” favorite study, if any, is history. Next year he intends to go to Tufts to study medicine, and we wish him the best of luck, and hope that he'll continue to live up to his motto, which suits him perfectly. EVELYN HOPE JOHNSON (“Evie”) Motto: “It's never to late to learn.” See that girl over there with the fluffy, yellow hair? That's Evelyn. I here she is in the midst of an interested group, talking and laughing. “Evie can talk intelligently on all the latest styles, and is quite an authority about the latest dance steps. When it comes to dancing. “Evie is always there till “Good Night, Ladies,” and then she goes reluctantly. We can hardly blame her. for she certainly can dance. “Evie” is training to In a stenographer, and we wonder if she can’t break some records in that line, especially as she admits that stenography is her favorite study. Next year “Evie” plans to continue her work at Bryant and Stratton’s. P. H. S. and the class of ’25 sends its heartiest wishes for success with you.

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nnnittaumi iiiuimiiiiiuiitmiiiiuiiiaittaiiiimimtiraiiin miHRiiimnm iimiiiimaiiiimiiniimiii nuiiami 30 Pawtucket Hich School 1925 niMnmHtiiiwiiiiiiiMmiiiiimuutiiiuiiiutiiimiuMMnmtraMiifltiitiiinmiiiraiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiniiraiimiiiniHiRiim ELIZABETH CECELIA KEENAN (“Bessie”) Motlo: “If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.” “Bessie” the shy, “Bessie” the quiet, “Bessie” the bashful! Is that the impression you received at first? Well, suffice it to say that “Appearances are deceiving.” Elizabeth is neither shy, quiet, nor bashful; neither is she too forward. “Bessie” is fond of the Romance Languages, especially French, and it really is a pleasure to hear her speak it. In fact, we like to hear “Bessie” whenever she talks, for her voice is soft and pleasant. And she is no mean hand at reading, which she enjoys doing better than anything else. She doesn’t force herself onto anyone’s attention, but she is always ready to enter into the spirit of fun. Next year Bessie, in all probability, is going to further her education at the Rhode Island College of Education. The best wishes of P. H. S. go with her. JAMES FRANK KELLY (“Jim,” “Kel”) Motto: “For better or jor worse.” Sock! Bang! Kelly’s at his favorite pastime, throwing erasers. “Jim” is no mean shot with the padded felt oblongs, and many a neck has whitened under his skilled aim. Although this illegal sport is “Jim’s” favorite in school, nevertheless, he is a good scholar, and well liked in all his classes. His favorite class is history, where Jim rakes in a nice lot of 5’s. “Jim’s” favorite author is George Eliot, and he says that Silas Marner is a “keen story,” especially when Duncan goes off and sells Godfrey’s horse. Outside of school, “Kel” likes to play football better than anything else. He is a skilled half-back, and many a foe has been evaded by this elusive runner. Next year Kelly goes to Bryant and Stratton’s to specialize in business. Best of luck, old man. ANNA NILA KEOUGH (“Boots”) Motto: “Smile, it doesn’t cost anything.” PRESIDENT GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (4), BASKETBALL (3) (4), MANAGER OF SWIMMING (4) Crash, bang, bing! Here comes “Boots” all set for some fun. Whenever there’s anything doing, she’s always in the midst doing her share. Anna, beside being one of the best basketball players for two years, and manager of the swimming team, has nobly carried on her capable shoulders all the problems of the Athletic Association, she being president. In spite of all this hustling, “Boots” manages to devote a great deal of her time to her many friends, especially the “Gang.” Next year’s plans are uncertain for her, but whatever they are, we know- she will suceed. EUGENE OTTO KORLACKI (“Gene”) Motto: “Vouloir c’esl pouvoir.” DRAMATICS (2), ORCHESTRA (1) (2) (3) (4), CHEMISTRY TEAM (4) Ah! the big man, the man who waited until the third term of his last year to put on long “genes.” Often, in taking the attendance record, have his teachers feared that he had been lost in a rut on his w-ay to school, only to find that they had quite overlooked him because of his small stature. “Gene has literally blow-n himself to glory during the past four years, via the cornet. In the chemistry laboratory he may be often found proving to Mr. Wolfe’s utter satisfaction that hydrogen sulphide is unpleasant, or startling the class with some new theory concerning explosives. Next year he hopes to further demonstrate the powers of explosions at Brown University, where he will get ready to step into Edison’s shoes.