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

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THE EXPONENT 17 SAMUEL BURTON PAYNE “ Tf the law supposes that,’ said Mr. Bumble, ‘the law is a ass, a idiot.’ ” Football (3-4) ; Manager Baseball (4) ; Cap and Gown Committee (4) ; Pro Merito. Poor Sam lacks a musical ear, but otherwise he’s 0. K. He is pop¬ ular because he makes a good companion, anywhere, any time. In other words he is a good mixer—even of chemicals. He is going to Princeton to major in Fren ch, we suppose. Bon voyage, Sam!! RUTH ARLENE SHUMWAY “How far this little candle throws its beams!’’ English Play (1). This particular little candle is going to shine way out in Indiana next year, for Ruth plans t ogo to DePauw. We are sure DePauw will welcome her with open arms, for Ruth can be serious as well as non:ensical. In¬ deed, to look at her grave countenance sometimes, one would never imagine that her head contained so much fur,. But then,-we know “A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” Good luck in the Golden West, Ruth. CLARA MARY ALDSTEAD “So young a body with so old a head.” Pro Merito; Play Committee (3). Clara is a quiet, unassuming young lady, who has been a favorite to put onto committees. She is friendly, helpful, reliable, always ready to do her bit, and do it well. And you just ought to hear her jabber away in French! She plans to teach it after her graduation from Middlebury. She can also use her native tongue with amazing fluency and eloquence. Good luck at Middlebury, Clara! MARGARET MARY O’KEEFE “Never was found a gayer, happier person.” “Peggy” is one of the lively members of the class. She is always happy, and radiates her cheer to all about her. Peg is fond of all sports, and dearly loves to converse with her friends, during study periods. She can draw remarkably well. She intends to continue her studies at Bay Path. ARTHUR CLAYTON LYMAN “Mild—yet he satisfies.” “Art,” a studious youth, studies when he doesn’t feel like sleeping. Room 6 has been especially “tiresome” to him during fifth period. Al¬ ways fond of following the proverbs of hi.s ancestors, he responds with dig¬ nity to “Variety is the spice of life.” However, wo notice that of late the variety is lessening. Comprenez-vou V

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16 THE EXPONENT LEONARD LEWIS THOMPSON “Oh wonder of wonders, can it be! A man among us, such as he.” President (1, 2, 3, 4,); Exponent (4); S. A. S. (2); Football (2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3, 4,); Captain Basketball (4); Baseball (2, 3, 4). Hail “Donkey,” the incomparable! Class president for four years. Who ever heard of such a thing before? Writing up the “old folks” in the Exponent and directing the course of the S. A. S., were merely inci¬ dentals. Football, basketball, baseball,—any other little trick you would like our star acrobat to perform? “Donkey” is the boy who can plough through any line, who can swat the ball almost into Green River, who can always find the basket. Still, this mighty warrior only attends the Prom because he has tO ' stand in the receiving line. We assure M. A. C. they have captured a prize. ELLEN MADOLYN O’HARA “Born for success she seemed. With grace to win, with heart to hold With shining gifts that took all eyes.” Secretary (1) ; Play (2) ; Basketball (3) ; Prom Committee (3) ; Dance Committee (3) ; S. A. S. (4) ; Vice-President Class (4) ; Senior Play (4); Class Prophet (4). “Jane Ellen”—Clever, pert, vivacious. “Peg,” G. H. S.’s favorite, of course! She has been on every kind of committee ever created, and when Peg’s around there is “somethin’ doin’.” Peg likes the stage, and who didn’t love her interpretation of “Jane Ellen”? But she is going to learn at Framingham how to be a sedate school teacher. FRANCIS DANIELS ALBERTI “The soldier of his queen In all but rainy weather.” “Mid-Summer Night’s Dream” (1) ; Good English play (2) ; director S. A. S. (2-3); president S. A. S. (4); Junior prize speaking (3); class treasurer (3-4); “Patience” (4); Picture Committee (4). Greenfield’s rubber-neck busses are already including the home of Mrs. F. D. Alberti in their itineraries. It was he who gave “The Lady or the Tiger” in the Prize Speaking Contest last year. He has since found out that it really made no difference which door his hero opened. Those of us who have had seats near “Freak” in study periods or dull recitations will not be surprised to know that he plans to go to Philadelphia Industrial Art. MARION LEONE WELLS “A goddess could hardly love and be wise.” Secretary (4); Senior Play (4). Marion came to us from the wilds of Maine, and sbe surely has cap¬ tivated a few members of the basketball team. She is now looking for more lands to conquer. For a one year’s stay here, she has had a whirlwind career. She was elected secretary right off the bat. Then she was “Cora” in the play, and captured all the hearts she had not entranced before. Her future is undecided. PHILIP BEALS STEARNS “As mild a man as ever scuttled a ship. Or cut a throat.” Pro Merito; Junior-Senior Debate (3); Exponent (4); Assistant Man¬ ager Exponent (2); Manager Exponent (3); Treasurer S. A. S. (4); Class Treasurer (2, 4). “Phil” is the mathematical shark and business manager of the school. Perhaps he will be a city manager some day. For some unknown reason, he is in the Pro Merito society. He says it’s a great society, but it needs more members. We wish “Phil” success when he enters Renssalaer in the fall.

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18 THE EXPONENT NATHANIEL CLAPP “Let that wheelbarrow be! What in Sam Hill do you know about machinery!” Football Manager (4). “Babe” started to school in skirts and curls, but he doesn’t wear them now. His chief avocations in school are going to sleep and swatting his friends on the back. Outside of school he has been learning surveying and is very fond of hunting and fishing. He hopes to go to M. A. C., and then teach French in Paris. GEORGE LESLIE STREETER “The man behind the bugle.” Band (2, 3, 4) ; Orchestra (2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club; Track (2, 4). George surely is some musician. If you want proof, just ask anyone who went on the Waltham trip last fall. Sorry to say, though, he got a blister on his left thumb. He may be oft6n seen going to and from the town over the hill to the west, whei’e he seems to have found a jewel by the name of “Pearl.” George plans to journey north to Norwich next fall. EDMOND PHILLIP JANGRO “Midnight shout and revelry Tipsy dance and jollity.” Football (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Captain (4) ; Baseball (1, -2, 3). Everyone will remember “Wally” as the pocket edition of Walter Camp. For four years he has been the mainstay of the football team. As a sideline he was captain one year, and All-Valley end for two, seasons. He also played baseball three years. His future is undecided, but he has his eyes on the University of Vermont. MILTON SIDNEY HESCOCK “At arguing, too, the parson showed his skill. For even tho’ vanquished, he could argue still,” “Milt” is the fellow who has the permanent wave in his hair, and who always has his lessons. As soon as school lets out, he intends to start learning the carpenter’s trade. Maybe he will help build the ilew high school yet. The best of luck to you, “Milt.” IDELL HORTON PLUMLEY “She was of a gentle nature.” Spanish Play (4). Idell was the first to open the doors of room 4 every morning during her Senior year. There is a record for you! She is very much interested in the study of Spanish. She proved her knowledge of this subject in the Spanish play this year. But about the future she is undecided.