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

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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.

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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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THE EXPONENT 27 GLADYS FLORENCE BUTLER “Her ways are ways of pleasantness And all her paths are peace”. “Glad” says she was on time for school every single morning for a whole week. Now isn’t that a pretty good record? She has another good record that can’t be beaten. Here it is: On the Washington trip she wasn’t late for even one meal. Good work isn’t it? Gladys informed us recently that she expected to study music. Good luck “Glad” ! RALPH HANSON CLAPP “In the right place is his heart.” “Clappie” can truthfully say that he is a hard working man (?) and we will back him up, for haven’t we all seen him madly driving a huge truck through our peaceful streets ? And you must have seen the “classy garb” that goes with it. Overalls sure ly are a sign of work, that we know. He expects to be sole owner of the express business some day, and so he is constantly working toward that goal. RUTH IRENE CLARKE “Thoughts were deep rooted in her, like p ' ne trees dark and high” Ruth is the school authoress, rivaling Grace in writing “thrillers” for the “Exponent,” Hist! We feel quite sura that she has for some time been secretly planning to startle the world as a second Edgar Allen Poe, sometime in the near future. Ruth plans to attend Normal School this fall. JEANETTE COATES “How far that little candle throws its beams” “Coatsy” is the petite maiden who is willing to try any¬ thing once. Since the Latin clas s was deprived of the in¬ spiration of her presence the marks have fallen below par. As a Sunday School teacher she forces her pupils to learn her favorite books of the Bible by heart—Samuel. “Shrimp” departs for Bradford next year.