Greenfield High School - Evergreen / Exponent Yearbook (Greenfield, MA)

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THE EXPONENT 25 HOLLIS DAVID BILLINGS “A still, small voice”. “Sonny” otherwise known as the famous “Private Secre¬ tary” is noted far and wide for his soft, musical tones, which charm and put to sleep all who listen. Maybe this accounts for the naps now and then indulged in by various students during the long school hours. His favorite expressions (meant to denote great pleasure) consist of “Um, rasp¬ berries,” and “ummmmm, the bees’knees”. “Sonny” goes to The Boston School of Pharmacy. FRANCES ELIZABETH BLACKALL “Then she will talk, ye gods, how she will talk!” Frances is certainly a busy person. Between endeavoring to arrive at school sometime during the morning and to return sometime during the afternoon she is kept at her wits’ end. She is often seen rushing madly about after “that pesky paper that went and lost itself”, but being a shy, retiring young lady it is almost impossible to coax a word from her! Her fondest ambition is to visit the assembly hall sometime in the future to see if there really is such a place . A • V- JUANITA BOGUE “I know a maiden fair to see, Take care, take care.” “Nita” joined our ranks in the Sophomore year, coming to us from the wilds of Vermont. Since that time, she has added much to the social life of the school. This brown¬ eyed blonde has made many friends and even has “her cap¬ tain working for her now.” JOSEPH ERNEST BONNEVILLE “Midnight shout and revelry. Tipsy dance and jollity.” There is no need of our telling what “Joe” has done for the school as far as athletics are concerned for we all know of his expert baseball, football and basketball playing, and we also know that happy. smile of his when we see it. “Joe” believes in and lives up to the old adage “Variety is the spice of life.” You know what I mean!

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24 THE EXPONENT MERLE COMFORT STARR ADAMS “These birds have joyful thoughts” Merle came to us from Rowe this year, and we have cer¬ tainly benefited by his presence. Although he ha not yet had time to fill many positions he has certainly made a hit (especially among the fair sex) with his, cheery smile. Prob¬ ably this is the reason for the large crowds which flock daily to the Mohawk Chocolate Shop, for refreshments. Merle goes to Northeastern College next fall.. CHARLES EDWARD BALLOU “A close mouth catches no flies.” “Spider” is one of the silent members of the class of ’21 and he can’t seem to realize that he is no longer a mere freshman who should be “seen and not heard.” But, never mind, he’s one ' of those wise people who keep what they know to themselves, and we learn that it is because of this fine trait that he has retained the eminent position as “chief boss” of the Greenfield branch of the Franklin County Lum¬ ber Co., where he intends to work after finishing school. IRVING LUCIUS BARTLETT, JR. “A mighty hunter, and his prey is woman.” “Fat,” the world renowned pitcher, divides his precious time between baseball and wild women (?) and be is one of the few who can manage both. But it’s no wonder, just look at the size of him ! Maybe we could do the same if we only had the chance. “Fat” expects to go to M. A. C. where he can teach the “hicks” a thing or two about base¬ ball. CHARLES HENRY BATES “I love tranquil solitude And such society As is quiet, wise and good.” “Charlie” tells us that he has done nothing during his high school career—but shall we ever forget that sensational bicycle race he won for us at the track meet last September? Well, hardly! But he is such a bashful, quiet little boy he wouldn’t admit it; yet we just know he’s going to get all over it when he ventures out into this great wide world.

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26 THE EXPONENT BEATRICE JEANNE BOURBEAU “Nought is denied her, mind alert, intent Eyes that look deep into the heart of things; A skillful hand to shape, a firm will bent For purpose that have no petty ends.” “Bee” came to us from “over the hill.” Although never attaining any offices, she’s one of the shining stars of the class of 1921, being a member of the Pro Merito Society. When it comes to socializing. “Bee’s right there, especially in the company of a certain “Atholite” ( ?) One of her chief traits is developed to a high degree of perfection; namely, her ability to argue upon all subjects at all times. “Bee” expects to devote her time to stenography in the future. Let’s hope she achieves great success in her found profession. GEORGE HAROLD BOUTWELL “To be great is to be misunderstood.” Yes, we all know that “Bouty” is a “deucedly fine chap” and we’re not the only ones who know it either. For more information in regard to the matter just inquire of the fa’ r damsels of Athol High. “Bouty” surely is a fine hand with the ladies, and if you don’t believe it ask him. Perhaps you noticed how crowded were the first ten rows of the theater the night of the senior play. You see they were all his ardent admirers. ETHEL ADA BROCKLESBY “With the smile that was childlike and bland.” This wee bit of humanity finds in life at least two pleas¬ ures. The first and most important, hairdressing; and sec¬ ondly, note-writing. If Ethel grows a bit when she finishes school she is going to apply for a “responsible stenographic position” but, as it is now, that would be quite impossible for she would be mistaken for a mere child. HERBERT FRANCIS BUCKLEY “Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold With shining gifts that took all eyes” “Buck”, our star athlete, school comedian, and champion “arguer” surely has made good in all three of these branches. He has also been devoting a great deal of his time to the study of a “Bee”. Of course, in that undertak¬ ing he has had considerable trouble for “Bees”, you under¬ stand, sting once in a while and they are rather difficult and delicate things to handle. Buck goes to Dean Academy and then to Syracuse.