East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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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.

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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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1925 rill' IHmifl imiiaiHw HMiliitMmuifmnniintmimiiiHmmiiiiiniiHuiianingitmillMlinPIUBinHUBlUBUWIHWIHHMIlll Pawtucket High School 31 ISRAEL KRETMAN (“Izzie”) Mol to: “Where there’s a will there’s a way.” DEBATING (4). DRAMATICS (4), ASSISTANT STACE MANAGER “DADDY LONG-LEGS” (4), STACE COMMITTEE “SEVEN CHANCES” (4) “Whose Izzie is he?” Well! well! if it isn’t our little man, sure enough it’s Israel. The youngster is only small in stature. He is a great little debater. “Izzie” can argue you into believing yourself dead. The lad is of a very studious frame of mind. He is one of our best shorthand pupils. He can play “Peter Pan” on the keyboard of a typewriter better than “Pad” could on the piano. “Izzie” is going to enter a business school, like Bryant and Stratton, or perhaps R. I. State, in the fall. JOSEPH FRANK KULICK I Speed ) Motto: “He who hesitates is last.” Here we have one of the most sensible fellows in the class, very seldom heard from unless he has something worth while to say. In spite of his quietness, those who know him well know that there is plenty of “jazz” under the surface. “Speed,” when coupled up with a gang, quickly shows how practical his nickname is. He had a hard time picking his favorite study, hut finally decided that he preferred chemistry to his other subjects. The class hopes that he will not forget his motto, for nothing would please it more than to see him come out first. Next year “Speed” will hang his cap at Rhode Island State College. FLORENCE ELIZABETH LARSON (“Flossie”) Motto: “The best way to have a jriend is to be one.” ■ HONOR SOCIETY All! here’s “Flossie,” the most lovable girl in our class. No matter whether everything has gone dead wrong, you will still find her as cheerful and gay as ever. In some unknown manner, “Flossie” is able to participate in everything and still receive her large share of 5’s. Some have even ventured to say that she is rather quiet, but they are the ones who are not acquainted with her. “Flossie declares her favorite study is English, but we think they are all pretty evenly divided by the marks on her report card. Next year Brown is claiming her, but wherever she is, we know she will never forget our class of ’25. Best o’ luck, “Flossie.” ERONICA FRANCES LEE (“Vera,” “Painey”) Motto: “Be slow to promise, and quick to perform. SECRETARY GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (4) We think that pep and “Vera” must be synonyms. At least it would seem so where “Vera” is concerned! “Vera is one of these all around good sports. She’s always on hand where theres the most fun, and nine times out of ten she’s the center of the group. We think Vera must have about broken the record of attendance at football and basketball games. She’s always there cheering as hard as she can. “Vera's” popularity isn’t limited to school affairs, and where there is dancing, there is “Vera.” Next year, “Vera” says, “Either Miss Gibb’s or Bryant and Stratton’s.” P. H. S. and the class of '25 wish you the best of luck, “Vera.”