Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1930 volume:

assy 1 ' m. ? CLASS BOOK 1930 °$ ,iHtlassacI]nsi?tta NEVINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY 305 BROADWAY METHUEN, MA 01844 IS SUCCESS THROUGH EFFORT Silk j , ■ ►A nm s IHIje Jbfrtcattott In consideration and appreciation of their earnest endeavors we, the Class of 1930, respectfully dedicate this, our Class Book, to the members of the Methuen High School Faculty, who have for three happy years guided our education. I. k r £ c ,,►;. Wc t |ih6rarft jirarfes Sftglj jsMpml r T™ 1 HIS is the stately building whose immobile front has witnessed three years of our coming and going. Now at this time of our departure we retain only the memory of the happy incidents, and forget the difficulties. We recall the patience and helpfulness of our teachers, the friendship of our classmates, and the many enjoyable hours. Standing as the irresponsive symbol of it all, is the beautiful, ivy-colored Methuen High School. } s M o; LKICHTON S. THOMPSON 4 JVMitsors 9 DOROTHEA ALLEN MILTON A. NOBLE A «Ol£ Wt t smlty 9 Leighton S. Thompson Amherst A. B., Harvard Ed. M. Principal Boston University B. S. S. Commercial Smith A. B. English Colby B. S. Mathematics, Science Colby B. S. Science Salem Normal School, Boston University Commercial Bates A. B. Latin Syracuse B. A. English Radcliffe A. B., Harvard Ed. M. English, German Smith B. A. French Boston University B. A. Commercial Boston University B. S. Mathematics Margaret McDermott Boston University B. A. French, Latin Milton Noble Tufts B. S. Economics, History Francis Piper Tufts B. A. Science Helen Southworth Boston University B. S. History, Problems of Democracy Bernice Staples Lowell Normal, Mass. School of Art Drawing Marion Watkins Smith A. B. English Ruth Wright University of New Hampshire A. B. French, History Leona Albrecht Dorothea Allen J. A. Bagnell Chester Brown Agnes Dugan Clarence Elwell Mary Gavitte Martha Lange Dorice Lord Ethel E. Lord Carrie Lyman in i Class ©hi With our friends in the schoolhouse At the top of the hill. We are wandering ' round, Just saying Farewell . The scenes so familiar Soon will pass from our view. Our schooldays are finished. We must hid them Adieu . From each nook and each corner, From the trees all around. There are myriads of voices That are bidding us come. They are urging us onward To take up the fight. And go forth in the woi Id To battle for right. So attention, my classmates! Let us fall into line. And w ith banner uplifted Stand ready, mark time. At the word of command We will march on our way And Success through our Effort Will conquer the day. — Loren B. Sjostrom I d ffllas f omit Our future lies open before us Like a tapestry gleaming and white, Awaiting the plan of our weaving We place there with courage and might. For like as the work of a weaver, We meet life as we go on our way. Each deed is a thread to be placed there Whether tangled or straight it must stay. May the lessons that now we have learned here, So patiently taught through the days, Make our picture of life when completed Tell the truth and the right of our ways. — Malcolm S. Stevens SK o, w ii i i i joski ' h in i-.s. Jr. -1:11 LY ( llass President 1 . 2. I Junior Pla) Capt. Cadet Corps I I raffic Squad 2. 1 Football 2. . . 1 Various Committees What. you don ' t know Hilly ! Thai is surprising! Everyone in the school knows Billy and has come to recognize that wonderful friendliness ol hi . Bil- ly , the all-round sport and helper that he is. c( rtainh has done a lot for the ( lass of 1930. We expect you to keep on help- ing us. and leave it to you to represent us in polities. Billy . ;J FREDERICK JOSEPH EICHHORN, Jr. fred-die Capt. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 2, 4 Class President 3 Vice-President 2, 4 Junior Play 3 Football 3, 4 Manager Basketball 4 Various Committees Can we blame Freddie for being so popular with the faculty and pupils? Who wouldn ' t be if they had Freddie ' s win- ning smile and fine appearance! He is a bright and industrious boy, as well as a diligent and persistent worker both in his school work and sports. You have been such a booster and splendid class- mate that we could fill the book with your praises. You wouldn ' t want that, would you, Fred ? DORIS EILEEN CRAIG craigy Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4 Eileen is a clever, capable girl. She is very sociable and active in class affairs. She has been secretary of our class all the way through high school. We wish for you, Eileen, the same success in future years as you have had in your high school career. JOSEPH PAUL LISAUSKAS joe Adjutant Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 4 Class Treasurer 3, 4 Various Committees We have yet to find Joseph when he is not ready to lend a helping hand. When- ever we needed any tickets sold, we called on Joe , and were delighted with the re- sults. His happy-go-lucky manner won for him many friends at high school. Joe , we just know that with your magnetic ways you will reach your goal and have a crowd of friends to congratulate you. 15 7 4 VICTOR ARCHIBALD APPLEYARD vie appie ' Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Various Committees Manager Football 3, 4 Traffic Squad 4 Vic has been the manager of our foot- ball team for two successive years. He has certainly worked hard for this branch of athletics, and was always Johnny on the spot with the water pail. Lets hope you ' re always on the job. i- . MARION ELLA ARMITAGE Marion is a girl with a pleasant dis- position — a quid and friendly classmate. but outside of school she sheds her bash- fulness and becomes a gay little butterfly. We know. Marion, that school cramps your style and arc sure that vou will he success- ful. (. MILTON I I IU IT l STIN Tennis Team 3, I Carlton wa- one of our hardest work- ing business students and. oh! how he loved English! Hi- flame hit M. H. S. and went to L. II. S. during Carlton - senior year. Some people say that he never had the same interest in us after that. How about it. Carlton? 16 5 MS RUTH BANKS ruthie red Basketball 3 They say it is the exceptions that prove the rule. This works out to perfection in Ruthie ' s case, for she is the exception to the rule that red heads have fiery tempers. We have seen Ruth ' s name con- nected with the productions of the Ben Arden Players. This dramatic ability has been shown in Miss Watkins ' English classes. With your pleasing disposition we know you ' ll always have a host of friends, Ruthie . Briar 5 if ■Hk|fl JS H flfil : ' LILLIAN FRANCIS BARDEN Orchestra 4 Lillian is one of the most friendly and lovable girls in the class. She is an in- telligent student and plays the banjo-man- dolin for the orchestra in a praise-worthy manner. Lillian, with your gift of ever- ready friendship we are sure that you will make many true friends in future years. MONROE KENDALL BEAN MUNNIE BEANY Major Cadet Corps 4 Various Committees Business Manager Blue and White Captain Traffic Squad 4 Junior Play 3 Football 2 Beany is a very popular boy with a dictatorial manner, which asset has won him respect and also a lot of hard work. Well, Beany , we must hand it to you that whatever else you may have done, it couldn ' t compare with the way you have boosted our class. Keep it up, and you ' ll je some Dusmess man: L u 17 =M J)J5 e nK BEDROS BEDROSIAN bed Track 4 You can ' t say this boy is quiet nor yet can you say that he is noisv. mingling: exactly enough fun and seriousness to be interesting. When he speaks, we all sit up and take notice. Keep up the outside reading. Bedros. and you will soon know ; 11 there is to know about American history. ALBERT JOSEPH BELAIR Lieut. Cadets 4 Traffic Squad 1 Track 1 Albert is one ol ihc few boys who has managed l escape the wiles and ways of the weaker sex. He is also very quiet. Good luck, Albert, and dun | he loo bash- ful. MRGIM Junior Play 3 Among in shining light, especially her doesn ' t remember VRLENE RUTH BENNERT m run: J ai ion- Committees talented mates, Ruth is a W e .ill enjo} her readings, impersonations. Who ' ( -lam w illi her pains and pati ni medicines? Ruthie intends to become a dramatist or a public speaker. We wish you great success, Ruth, and hope you will realize your ambitions. o 18 .-;- ?; ELIZABETH MARGARET BERUBE betty Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Elizabeth is one of the few outstanding musicians of our class, our representative in the Schubert Glee Club. Betty has a smile for everyone and everyone likes Betty . We hope to see you when you visit Methuen on your concert tour, Betty . MARY PATRICIA BROUDER honey pat Lawrence certainly lost a charming little girl when Mary came to Methuen. Mary is one of those lovely, shy girls who wins everyone ' s admiration. Such a pleas- ing disposition and patience will make her a successful teacher. We hope that you will get pupils who will appreciate you, Mary. THOMAS BRUCE, Jr. tommy brucie Capt. Cadet Corps 4 Junior Play 3 Traffic Squad 4 Track 3 Various Committees Tom became a member of our class just two years ago. But it didn ' t take us long to realize how much we had missed those other two years. Tom has done a lot for our class, especially while work- ing on ticket committees. Take advantage of your wonderful selling ability if you ever get stuck for a job. Tom . £  19 .ol ;i ?Vk = m o; ALBERT CHURCHILL CALL dick callie al Serg. Major Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 4 Various Committees Dick is one of the most popular boys in the senior class. Wonder why we al- ways elected Albert on the refreshment committee? Another wonder: Why does he mark everything K when his fathers trade-mark is C ? Xuff said. eh. Albert? JOHN CHRISTISON johnnie Tennis Team 3, 1 We don ' t know jusl what In sa about John except thai he is quiet and can de- bale very creditably. He doesn ' l say much Inii when he does, it isn I wasted breath. Good luck. John! EVELYN KATHERINE CLEMENT ewie Orchestra 1. 2. 3, I Evelyn is one of our rays ol sunshine in a dark, boring room. Her reach tongue and catching giggle have won many friends for her. Evelyn, will you give us a tip as to how you keep your sunn) side up ? 20 ¥ 3 ARLINE KENYON CLOUGH Class Salutatorian Arline is really lots of fun, and if you don ' t think so, take my advice and ask for an introduction. After you know of that honor she won for our high school in drawing, you will certainly want to know this classmate of ours. Perhaps when we visit high school in the far future, we shall see Arline installed in Room 7. Hope you can manage all the green sophomores and cheeky seniors, Arline. JOSEPHINE COSENTINO Who could ever forget shy, conscientious, little Josephine? She certainly possesses originality in action. She is a very de- mure maiden, but studies hard and makes a big hit with her teachers, which is quite an asset. We know that Josephine has a secret ambition to become a poet, for she has written many good poems for our Blue and White . We wish you success, Josephine, but hurry up and publish the book. LAURA HELEN CRESS Helen is of that strong, dependable type. She is never afraid of hard work, and is always willing to help those who come in quest of her advice. Keep up the good work, Helen, and we will hear of your success as a famous mathematician. 21 p®z LILLIAN MAE DAWSON lil Lil ' s ' quiet, unassuming manner has caused her to win a high place in our esteem. We ' ve heard it said that ' Lil has a fiery temper, hut we have yet to see her with anything but a sweet disposition. Keep smilin . Lil . ERMA DLMLICH Erma ' s smiles and pleasant ways have won for her many friends during high school days. We hope you realize your ambition lo become a teacher. Lima, and also wish thai your pupils know how to appreciate you, as we have learned to. i;m nnns( 2. 3, i Basketball I Track Traffic Squad I When we first came to high school. Hum was one of our many bashful boys. but it did not take him long to make him- self known. How surprised we were to see him in company with one of the weaker sex at the last Junior Play. Don ' t think too much about the girl you left behind you . Harry. I. sJL 22 = 58g to V MILDRED HAZEL EASTWOOD Mildred is one of the loveliest and most likeable girls in our class. Although she has rather a quiet disposition, she has been a regular supporter of our social ac- tivities and a yeller at our football games. Her sincerity and perseverance have attained for her a high standing in both her studies and in the hearts of her classmates. Keep on, Mildred, and soon you ' ll be able to display your knowledge of mathematics to high school pupils. CHARLES FARRINGTON EDWARDS charlie taxie Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Officer 4 Charlie is one of the most popular and well-liked boys in our class. His will- ingness to lend a hand has caused him and his car many a journey. Charles is also of a literary turn. We ' ll not forget in a hurry his famous essay, My Opinion of the Flapper . Let ' s hope, Charlie that you get an old-fashioned girl. DOROTHY WILLIAMS ELLIS Pianist DOT Book Committee 4 Class Social Editor Blue and White 4 Various Committees Days may come and days may go, but the friendship of Dot will go on for- ever. Never without a smile and a cheery word of greeting, always willing to help when help is needed, Dot has made a host of friends throughout her high school life. We know you ' ll always have a host of friends, Dot . I. 23 4 o; FREDERIC ELM freddy Freddy Elm is the possessor of an ex- tremely droll sense of humor. Although his outside duties have prevented him from taking part in school affairs, he is well-known throughout the school build- ing. Freddy ' s a great follower of sports. Whenever he finds himself free from work or music lessons, he can be found watching some school athletic con- test or engaged in a sporting contest among his friends. Lots of luck. Fred- die . ALICE IRENE EMMONS Junior Play 3 Various Committees Exchange Editor Blue and While 3 Alice, you ' re a peach! That ' s just what your friends think, especially the boys. For four years we have been the richer for the inspiration of her amazingly beau- tiful brown eyes and sunny smile. I wonder how many invitations from the senior hoys have been turned down be- cause of her interest in a certain Buzz . (Not a bee.) Keep smiling. Mice, and always be a joy-spreader. ice- Orch A I noise hear mam body of c that had. lots CM MILES JOHN FORD, Jr. (II klik ' President 3 Treasurer 2 estra I. 2, 3, I Various Committees though Charlie doesn ' t make much • in his classes, and while we do not his voice around the building, he iges i make more noise than any- f f in the class. The secret ol it is. ourse. that he is the best drummer the Melhuen High School has ever Make the boom booms bring you of money, Charlie . 5. ?4 P5 v i STANLEY FRANKLAND stan Stanley with his bright manner never failed to cheer up his classes with his in- telligent witticisms. If you want the dope about the latest you can find him at the Library ' most any day of the week. Let ' s hope all this outside reading will prove valuable to you in the future, Stanley. JEANNETTE FRIHLING Class Speaker 4 Student Council 3 Editor Blue and White 4 Asst. Editor Blue and White 3 Various Committees Jeannette, with her sunny manner and charming personality, is one of the workers of our class. As an editor, she is remarkably clever; as a student, she is one of the foremost in her subjects; as a sportswoman, she is always active; but as Jeannette, she is always herself. Remem- ber Success Through Effort , Jeannette. JENNIE COLSON GALLEY JEN Let me introduce you to our Party Girl . Is she all there ? I ' ll say she is! With her sweet disposition, she surely has made a great many friends. We ' ve never seen Jennie as a wall-flower and never expect to. Hope you won ' t get ex- hausted climbing to your father ' s office, Jennie. §fc t 25 iwi; $% o; ALBION FREDERICK GAMMONS Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 4 Albion is one of those quiet gentlemen who believe in minding their own business. You could often see him walking down the corridor, looking neither to right nor left, but intent upon his purposes. Still water runs deep. vou know. Hope every- thing will be 0. K. for you when you get to Northeastern. Albion. NANCY LYLE GAUNT Junior Play 3 arious Committees Social Editor Blue and l hil - 3 Nancy is a popular member of our senior class, a very dainty and sweet little maid who has taken pari in main of the social affairs. She has also been an active participant in athletics. After vour ex- perience with military forces in Methuen, Nancy, it ought to be easj to storm the social gates of Washington. M WW ELIZABETH GILLETT Uthough her interest is centered, for the most part, on outside affairs. Mary manages to keep talis on high school ac- tivities. We all remember that book that Mary hopes will refresh her memory of her high school friends when she is old and gray. We hope thai you will have accomplished much l that time, Mary. 26 =I Pils ;| ?4 25i HARRIET PATRICIA GLOVER hattie Harriet Glover deserves much credit for the excellent prologue she wrote for our Junior Play. Who knows but what she will put our class to the foreground by her original plays? Harriet ' s dry humor has brightened many classes. Keep on brightening the corner where you are , Harriet. FREDERICK HOWARD GOULD freddy Class Will Football 4 Track 2 Freddy has always been a jolly boy. He is also very popular, for he has an ex- ceptionally fine personality. Freddy is the will-be journalist of our senior class. His unusual originality of thought and the captivating, mischievous use of his wit have produced many exceptional English compositions. Hitch your wagon to a star , Freddy . MADELINE MONICA GRAHAM Madeline Graham is known as the cradle-snatcher of our class. She has always shown her preference for younger boys ' company. Madeline certainly knows how to dress and is an ardent supporter of short skirts. We haven ' t seen much of you during our four years, but we hope that you have enjoyed our company as we have yours, Madeline. 27 s -8S 5 HENRY HERMAN HALLBAUER Junior Play 3 Various Committees Henry Hallbauer is one of our noisiest boys; that is. outside of classes. In them you would never know he was present. You think that seems strange? No. not at all. Henry sleeps. Friend of evervone. noise-maker, blues-chaser, happy-go-lucky — these are only a few of the epithets that apply to Henry. We will never forget Grampa in Oh. Kay! Vie have known you as a joy-spreader. Henry, and hope to know you in the future as the same. IRVINC EDWARD HAMILTON mammy Junior Play 3 Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Various Committees Hammy is everybody ' s friend. He is one of the most popular boys in our class. Irving is rather ambitious although he is very quiet. His ambition has uot him somewhere, too, for he is one of the smart- est boys in the class. Forge ahead. I r i n l: . and may success follow you. WW l I!(, I!KT I1IMMER It was rather difficult to become ac- quainted with mia. luit when one did. she was found to be very congenial. Although of a -In and timid nature. Anna is very -ludiou- and was rewarded by her good marks. Vie are sure. nna. that if all of the cla es in Kooin 1 I had been composed ol pupils like you, Mis- Lyman would have had nothing ol which to complain. I 2b y r ; I GEORGE FREDERICK HUGEL Various Committees Here is our little bashful boy . At very few times during our four years to- gether, has it been possible to find George doing anything but minding his own bus- iness. Perhaps if some of us followed his example a little more, we would be better off, for in spite of his quietness George has been envied by many pupils when re- port cards were issued. Always be an ex- ample for someone, George. HERBERT JENKINS herb-ee Vice-President 1 Student Council 2 Various Committees Traffic Squad 2, 4 Quartermaster Cadet Corps 4 Exchange Editor Blue and White 4 And here is our curly-head. If you can ' t recognize Herbert by anything else, you will notice his black curly hair. This and his attractive features have won for him the honor of being our handsomest boy. But Herbert is not at all conceited and from all appearances has kept his mind on his studies. Keep on striving, Herbert. JOHN WILLIAM JOVELL JOHNNIE Class Prophet Various Committees Manager Track 4 John is a very likeable chap, and is ad- mired by his classmates for his good humor and jovial ways. He is a sergeant in the Cadet Corps, and it ' s dollars to doughnuts that his men would not ex- change him for all the sergeants in a real battalion. Always be a hustler as you have been in M. H. S., John. 5 29 BLANCHE LILLIAN JOYAL Junior Play 3 Various Committees The girl with dramatic ability — but it is not only for her splendid work in this line that she is well known, but for her witty remarks in otherwise boring mo- ments. Like her sisters who have alreadv graduated from Methuen High School, her extremely sociable nature is vouched for by her manv friends. There is no doubt of your forging ahead at Keene. Blanche. HKLEN FRANCES KI (, Helen never needed prompting when il was a question of someone picking on her . She was always ready to stand up for her opinion of anything. How main teachers have found this out and how manv classes have been livened h snappy de- butes between them! Don ' t let a witty re- partee get you into trouble. Helen. BERNICE WX KOADARAUCH Bernice is a well-liked member of our class. She has always been an all-round good -Indent and graduated with honor. Although we are Mire Bernice ha- an am- bition towards the lulhllnient ol which she i- striving so hard, we are not sure just what that ambition i-. for Bernice has tried a number of things. Will it be out of order to wish you success in the com- mercial world. Bernice? 7 (2 30 -:- ; SB 1 ? ! ' M MARGARET JUNE LOCKE peggy We have always envied Peggy for her fine taste in clothes. She knows just what to wear to enhance her charms — and she has plenty of them. Those who have just lately become acquainted with Peggy realize what a friendship they had here- tofore lacked. Peggy , we know you will always have a kind word and a smile for everyone. GERTRUDE LILLIAN LOHNES gertie In school Gertrude is one of those quiet girls whom all the teachers look upon with favor and are habitually contrasting with the noisier members of the class. But if we are to believe what we hear, outside of school, especially upon the pond in win- ter, she is not so quiet as we might sup- pose. Is it true, Gertrude? HILDA LONG Although her name is Long , she is quite short, but this does not make the list of her fine qualities any shorter. Through her willingness to help, her sociable na- ture, and her sweet ways, she has formed many friendships. Keep up the good work you have shown in commercial work in high school when you are out in the big wide world, won ' t you, Hilda? :o. aft 31 .5. a J$5§ r : JOSEPHINE MARY LUCCHESI jo Jo always has that pleasing smile, es- pecially when L:30 comes around, and her friend is waiting outside to drive her to work. Although we have not heard a great deal from you in high school. Jo , don t think you have been putting any- thing over on us in connection with out- side affairs. Lots of luck! OLGA NELLIE LI k W-kl Lei me intr idui e to ou our queen f fashions. n time you want to know the latest styles, watch for Olga. Bui happy and smiling .1- Olga appears in school, she often admits i her closes! friends thai she 1 1 a- stayed up until eleven o ' clock nights in balance her bookkeeping sheets. Let ' s linpc this isn ' t necessar) when you ' re in ;in office, Olga. l I III GEN1 II i: l I5KI - Here i- one of our more talkative 1 lass- mates. She has made scores l lasting friendships as a result «  I her sunn) and sociable nature. Nellie is also a talented |iiani l and vocalist, and li [  — to stud) further in the musical field. There is no doubt that she will be successful. W 1 hope you ' ll like Radcliffe, Nellie, and get along well there. 32 a Me ? ' SM ? EVERETT PULSIFER MERROW, Jr. ev Class Historian Football 3, 4 Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 4 Various Committees Ev is as good natured as he is stout. He certainly is living proof of the saying, It takes a stout person a long while to become angry clean through. Who knows but what he will be a Marsters, Booth, or O ' Connell someday, with that interference of his. You gave us quite a surprise, Ev , when you composed that new school song. Let this be only the first of like surprises you will give us after gradua- tion. FLORENCE ANNA McGUIRE mickey It is because Florence is jolly, sociable, and neat appearing that so many of her associates enjoy her company and are proud to call her a friend. It was her rapid hand that helped to win for the school the shorthand cup. She has spec- ialized in drawing and designed our Class Banner. Your success in both of these lines show us that there is a bright future for you, Florence. JOHN KENNETH MOORE ken Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Officer 4 Although Kenneth is a quiet, unpreten- tious youth, we doubt if he will follow in his father ' s footsteps. Ken carries out his duty on the traffic squad probably better than most of the boys. Many a stubble-faced youth envies the smooth, school-girl complexion of Kenneth. Al- ways remember, Ken , that although you were not a boisterous politician nor a foot- ball hero, boys like you are necessary to every all-around class. !b. 28L 33 sj : « J$5 $% MARIAN LOUISE MULCAHY mickey How many times has the Blue and White heen the richer for Marian ' s contribu- tions? We just couldn ' t say. because Marian has a hobby of writing stories. You can ' t imagine how good they are un- less you have been in her English classes and have heard them. Will you tell us how you have cultivated such a wonderful word-choice that all the teachers fair ' for? PAUL BLAKE NOBLE Capt. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 1 Class Play 3 arious Committees Although he had not heen in town long when he became a member of our class. Paul immediately made main friend--. Why does everyone like Paul? Is it be- cause of his bewitching freckles or just because of hi never-failing good nature? He is always welcome wherever he goes, and is the life of a party. It is such friendships as yours, I ' aul. 1 hat are going to be missed when we each go our own way in the world. ELSIE ELIZABETH OLIVER Elsie is a constant companion of Hazel Stafford. Who ever see one without the other? Elsie is a quiet, studious, and cheerful girl. She i- always willing to help those in need of it. She is con- tinually running her ringers over the keys. i those of a typewriter). Elsie, if you keep on playing the typewriter the way ou did in high school, we ' ll hear of your w inning contests. ? r r O. :u PS ¥ $£ r . RUBY KATHLYN O ' NEILL News Editor Blue and White 4 Various Committees Student Council 3, 4 When one thinks of Ruby, one im- mediately thinks of her wonderful danc- ing, and next comes the thought of her willingness to dance for us at any of the entertainments. She surely has pepped up more than one class affair with her ex- ceedinly brilliant performance. The lower classes doubtless envied us for hav- ing Ruby in our class. Well, Ruby, we always felt honored when you favored us with your sweet smiles, and we hope you ' ll always be able to smile, even if things are not so bright. MINA PEARL PEEVER Mina, a quiet, peaceful girl, was one of our most unselfish classmates. This very unselfishness, combined with loyalty, were the virtues that endeared her to all her friends. We have enjoyed your friend- ship, and wish for you, Mina, friendships fully as lasting when you have said a final farewell to the school. WILLIAM ARTHUR POOLE poolie Class Musician Lieut, Cadet Corps 4 Tennis Team 3, 4 Arthur is one of the best dispositioned boys we know of. For a supposedly quiet boy he has hordes of good friends, so per- haps he ' s not so quiet as we think. Arthur makes a fine figure as an officer in the cadets, and we feel sure that he carries out his duties very creditably. It has been your task to escort a certain little Welch girl to school every morning; how did you do it, Arthur? Jo. 35 a -• Jkr. m. ? DOMINO POPPALARDO Domino is a humorous sort of person. He tries to see the funny side of every- thing that has a funny side to it. but when humor is out of place, he is seriousness personified. Domino has always tried to 2 fair with his classmates and has never hurt anyone ' s feelings knowingly. Al- though the joke has heen on himself many times, he surely was a good sport about it. Domino, you were a real asset to our ( la- -. MARION CLAIRE QUINN Hockey 4 Various Committees Athletics Editor Blue ami White 1 The prettiest of us all! Her name is Ouimi and flic ' s our Queen of Beauty. She might also have represented our school spirit, lor Marion surel) had plenly of il as was displayed l her will- ingness to help, Inr attendance at games, and participation in some ol them. Marion was well-known and well-liked. We know you II be popular at normal school. Marion. HELEN GERTRl DE RICH VRDSON Hockey 3, I If you sec a poem somewhere with the name ' Helen (i. Richardson signed to it. you ' ll know il was our Helen. We always enjoyed reading her poems in the Blue and II hilr. Helen is also very fond of sports, and it i n t her fault jusl her misfor- tune — that she didn ' t always make the arsitv. Keep trying to t 3 on the top. Helen: the rest ol us are routing lor vou. 3 . SSL 36 sl NORMAN RICHARDSON nimmy Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 4 We will always remember Norman for that talent of his for playing the piano. Although he has not had chance to show his ability in school, w.e have heard plenty about it from his numerous friends. Al- though Norman has not been prominent in sports and social functions, he is a great fellow to know. We expect to hear more about your ability, Norman, after we have lost sight of you. ELEANOR CLARE ROCHFORD Eleanor never gave most of us a chance to know her very well. But we all listened to her recitations! We could easily tell how ambitious she was in school, and have heard it said that this ambition is carried over into her piano lessons. Someday we expect to see your advertisement for pu- pils, Eleanor. OLIVE MAY ROBERTSHAW bobbie Valedictorian Book Committee 4 Student Council 2 Traffic Squad 2 Various Committees For four years Olive has brilliantly kept ahead of us all in scholastic work. She is known to all her classmates as a cheerful and willing friend. She has done much for the Methuen High School, among which the winning of the Shorthand Cup found in Room 2 figures largely. Any time the students or teachers needed a re- liable helper they called on Olive. She intends to be a secretary and can ' t we just see her as the model of a perfect business woman. Always keep ahead of the crowd, Olive! mLhs s5 37 « £K r$% ' or THELIVIA CRYSTAL ROSS rossie Thelma always has a suggestion to give. We have heard it said that she would be lost if she did not have a telephone. How- ever you can ' t always believe what you hear, and we have always found Thelma good-natured and ready to take a joke. You have always been easy-going in high school. Thelma. Remember in this busy world you have to have some push to ret an v where. GEORGE ALAN SANBORN sandy Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Various Committees Manager Football Team 4 Traffic Squad 4 If you lose sight of Victor Appleyard. look for Alan, or vice versa. You ' ll be certain to find them together. And the) sure do make a fine pair. Sandy was always handy when help was needed. His associates realized ihis and quickly took advantage of bis friendliness. Cheer ii| . A.lan. you won ' t be doing French and English all your life. MADELINE LAI RA SHEA Although Madeline has not made much of a noise at school, she bas, in her quiet way, made nian friends. And in the end. it is better to have made friends forever, than to have made some noise which will soon Ik 1 forgotten. Madeline is an ardent supporter of our Red Cross class. We hope if there should be need of it. you will be able to put into practice all that you learned in this class. :o. ML rf 38 ai SiS 9%P M ' ? LOREN BIRGER SJOSTROM JOHNNIE Junior Play 3 Traffic Squad 4 Tennis 3 Capt. 4 Various Committees Ivy Orator Aide Cadet Corps 4 Football 4 Class Ode Have you ever heard of the great Aide in Military drill? It is big Johnnie . He is one of the outstanding members of our class and is always doing something for its betterment. From the looks of things we think Johnnie made good use of the telephone that was willed to him in his Junior year. We know that you will be a man among men, Loren. ISABELLA SHINNER bella Everyone will say a good word for Bella , our little librarian. What would the high school be like without gentle, modest conscientious students like Bella . Such persons are quite rare in these days and, like all rare things, we love ' em., What an adorable engaging little teacher Bella will make! We ' ll all be wishing we were kids again. Don ' t be too patient with the unruly children, Bella . BEATRICE SLATER be Hockey 4 Various Committees One of the nicest girls I know, is the usual answer to the question, Who is ' Be ' Slater? The person who doesn ' t like Be is not to be found in High School, and if we did find him, we ' d run him out of town. Clara Bow had better be very careful, or she will be losing her title to The girl with ' It ' . Be , keep on Be- ing the honey Be we know and love. I. 39 A ■i OSb 2P4 3 LESTER ALLEN SMITH Lester is another member of our class who seems to find consolation by himself. He is a well built fellow and is not so bad on looks. He likes the women — yes. like a dog loves fleas, but then he has to give the other fellows a break. Keep on starr- ing in free-hand drawing. Lester, for you know persistance gets a man anywhere. ELTHEA HAZEL KNOWLTON SPEAR el Class Prophetess Capt. Field Hockey 4 Manager Basketball 1 Various Committees Elthea is one of our most helpful class- mates. Her athletic ability in field hockey has been ably shown. She is popular not only with her classmates but with the oilier members of the school. During the football season, she was one of the best cheer-leaders Methuen has ever had. Three cheers to boost you, Elthea. in your future career ! II Klill T ELIZABETH STAFFORD Harriet i- a verj sociable girl besides being a good student. She has many friends who appreciate her good qualities and sunny disposition. She is a little more serious than some of the other seniors, but we like her just the same. Harriet is verv ambitious and hopes to make a dignified teacher. She is always alert and on the job . Best of wishes. Harriet, but don ' t be too hard on the kids . 7 w S Ss 40 HAZEL CRAVEN STAFFORD Hazel is one of the quietest little girls in our class. She always did her home- work faithfully and who knows but what some of us seniors sometimes profited by Hazel ' s papers. They say that the littlest noise often hides the biggest shot. We think that this is true about Hazel. We hope that the coming years will bring you prosperity and success, Hazel. EVELYN ALICE STANLEY Evelyn is one of the shyest girls in our class. She is very desirous of getting as much out of life as possible. She reads and studies a great deal. Evelyn is an excellent horse-back rider and, in fact, ex- cells in all out-door sports. She has gained mucli honor in the Girl Scout Cir- cles. You ' re the type that makes leaders in the outdoor world, Evelyn. Go to it! MALCOLM SEAVEY STEVENS mal stevie Book Committee Junior Play 3 Lieut. Cadet Corps 4 Traffic Squad 4 Student Council 3, 4 Various Committees Class Poet Malcolm is one of the most popular boys of the Senior Class. He is known to his legion of friends as Mal . He holds a lieutenant ' s office in the cadet corps, and performs his duty creditably. He is tal- ented in stage work as everyone remem- bers that he took the leading male part in the Junior Play. Malcolm is, moreover, an excellent student and is interested in mathematics. Good luck, Mal , and may your chosen work give you happiness and success. To. 41 ap SlSs ng c : EDITH CLAIRE STONE edie stony Edith has been one of our foremost fashion plates. It has always been a pleas- ure and a delight for all of us to see her strolling in portraying the latest styles. On account of her merry disposition she has always been welcomed everywhere. She has hordes of faithful friends who fol- low after her. Dont think that Edith is entirely a social butterfly for she is also a good student. We wish for you. Edith, everything that you wish for yourself. JEAN BALFOUR STOWELL stowellie Class Will Chairman. Student Council 4 Captain Basketball 4 Hockey Team 4 Jean is one of the outstanding members of our class. She has won her letters by playing on the Girls ' Basketball Team and Girls ' Field Hockey Team. V hen check- ing was installed in the school, Jean took charge of it. Jean ' s willingness to help and her cheerful smile makes her one nt the most prominent girls in school. Keep your engaging personality. Jean and many will envy you. MARY ADA TOOMEY Mary is popularly known as the class vamp. We wonder why? Is it because of her quiet ways, or has she something that we have not, perhaps a hypnotic at- traction. Who knows? Mary has been one of our party girls, but now she has her eyes in one direction, and we find that we were mistaken as she is a one-man- woman . Hope the wedding is soon, Mary, and happy days, too! ;o. S8]2 m= 42 --•J- ' : 4 SALLY ANNA VAITKUNAS sal Sally is one of the girls we don ' t hear much from. She is quite popular with a certain section of the Commercial Depart- ment girls, but she leaves the boys strictly alone. She is always ' ready to help an- other in a difficulty; she is a genuine op- timist and therefore has many friends with whom she is always seen. She also posses- ses the faculty of being able to study and understand all she studies. Don ' t be too quiet, Sally, but stick up for your own rights. GERTRUDE MARIE VON DOHRMANN gertie Her quietness and sweetness have won for her many friends. Gertie reminds one of those ads for cherishing that school- girl complexion; we all envied it. You ' re rather quiet about your ambition, but we hope you ' ll realize it. GEORGE WILLIAM WEISS bill Football 3, 4 Captain Cadet Corps 4 Orchestra 4 Bill is one of the outstanding members of the Orchestra. He toots a mean trom- bone. And how! He ' s a quiet fellow who always greets you with a genial smile. In face we should call him Smiling Bill . Bill is well liked and has a host of friends. We hope you toot-toot your way through life as vou did in our Or- chestra, Bill . 43 J, ■$? 9 GERTRUDE ZITA WELCH gert gertie Junior Play 3 Hockey Team 4 Basketball Team 4 Various Committees Gert is one of the most popular girls in our class. She has achieved good marks while in hish school and she has helped out the athletic teams a great deal. She will, without doubt, get along, and we all wish her the best of good fortunes. Even as Robert Bruce tried seven times — you can try seven times on Thomas Bruce, eh Gertie ? ROSLYN JENNIE WELENSKY rozzie If you see a sweet, dainty, little miss going serenely about her business in a very unostentatious manner, you will know that is Roslyn. She was not very well known to most of us during our high school car- eers but her associates in the Commercial classes will tell you thai she is a tine friend. All the luck in the world. Koslvn. M E CATHERINE WLODYKA Hockej I I he class would not be complete with- out Mae and her giggles. They are quite contagious and many times she has set period I in Economics class on fire with her chuckling . We understand Mae is one of the main who rave about Mrs. Stowell ' s lettm v sandw ii hi s. Mae. ou were always full of pep in high school. don ' t lose any of it after graduation. 2L ii .5. i. 9 VIOLET FRASER WOOD vi woody Class Speaker Book Committee News Editor Blue and White 3 Literary Editor Blue and White 4 Various Committees If you had visited high school during our Senior year, you would most likely have met Vi hastening along the corri- dors, going from one English teacher to another. She was collecting material for the literary department of our magazine. Vi ' s splendid work in getting ads for our Junior Play Programs, led us to give her the same job in connection with our Class Book. As a scholar she is second to few, and was often the recipitent of en- viable report cards, work, Violet. Keep up the good MARJORIE HILMAN WOOD MARGE Marjorie is a quiet sort of girl who can take a joke, too. Ever hear her contagious giggle around the building? She is very popular and is always present at our class parties and dances. She also has a talent for drawing. We hope that Marge has enjoyed Methuen High School as well as she would have enjoyed another. What ' s this all about, Marge ? Happy days! DOROTHY BARBARA WOODBURN dot dolly Dolly is a girl who is not very well known in the school, but oh we know that she is a very popular girl outside. She is well liked by all her friends especially in the Commercial Department. Dolly has never been much interested in sports but believe me she certainly is a good sport. Often times she has corrupted a whole class by an amusing sheet of paper. Who ' ll ever forget your pet poodle, Runt? S8 45 3 see ? GLADYS ISABELLE WRIGHT claddie Junior Play 3 Various Committees ' Gladdie certainly lives up to her name. She is the typical ' ' glad girl for I am sure that we never met her when she did not have a cheery smile. Her charm- ing manner has made her one of the most attractive members of our class. That vou will succeed. Gladvs. we are all sure. BENJAMIN PETER YEZAGELIAN bennie Bennie is another brilliant product of the more remote section of Methuen. He is one of the best workers in the class and should turn out to be a fine business man. He is one of the few who can win many friends without any exertion on his part. He seems to be really quiet, bill when he wants to tell you something, he cer- tainly can loosen up. lie surely knows how to debate! Hope you ran make use of this characteristic, Bennie . ANNA 1 RSI l. ZANKOWSKY Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 1 Here is another very popular young lady who because she comes last is by no means the least. hats in a name, and hers just happens to begin with a ' . She is an exceptionally good shorthand Student. She has served as an orchestra player. Anna is one of that charmed cir- cle who believe in enjoyment before studies — but she got by. May every good fortune and happiness come your way. Anna. 46 :s 3ltt (JHmortaxtt IDA MAY MACNEIL 31 n Jttenturiam (But H Aowh Sfrbwib anb Classmate HOGOP STEPANIAN fc. . j- ? (Ekss t0t0rg T N June 1927, we, the future class of 1930 of the Edward F. Searles High - ■ School, started with stout hearts up Baptist Hill. Much to our surprise and delight, we found that the upper classmen were not there to meet us with open arms and hearty greetings. (We wonder.) In September, with the guidance of Mr. Thompson, our principal, and our teachers, we started upon our Sophomore year. At the first meeting of the new Sophomore class, we elected the follow- ing officers: President, William Hynes; Vice-President, Herbert Jenkins; Secretary, Eileen Craig; Treasurer, Charles Ford. We chose Miss Lange and Mr. Elwell as class advisers. We had our coming-out party at the Sophomore Reception. During the first of the evening each of us was presented to the faculty. How overcome we were with importance, when we realized that we were meeting, for the first time, those teachers who were to guide us through the next three years. We know that the teachers felt the same, when they realized that they were going to have the privilege of instructing such an intelligent looking group of students. In the latter part of September the boys were introduced to Military Drill. Drill in the Methuen High School takes the place of gymnastic work. It builds up the bodies and minds, and teaches the boys discipline in antici- pation of the time when they are to take over the reins of the country. At our Sophomore Party we had our first chance to show our stellar ability as entertainers. The committees exerted great effort to make this party a success. It was a success, and why not? Success through Effort is our class motto. The rest of our Sophomore vear passed swiftlv away with the members of our class making names for themselves in scholastic standing as well as in athletics. In June we witnessed our first Senior Chapel. When we passed in re- view to the lower floor, we were surprised at the courtesy — or what you will — of the Seniors who helped several of our classmates gently or other- wise down the stairs. As we remember the assistance, it was mostly other- wise. In September of 1928, we returned, ready to start our Junior year. 49 ? I We now felt more at home. We were no longer Sophomores. We knew that we were upper classmen, and at once set to work to prove our worth by looking to our class motto: Success through Effort. Soon after school started, we elected Frederick Eichhorn as President, Charles Ford as Vive-President, Eileen Craig as Secretary, Joseph Lisaus- kas as Treasurer, and Miss Allen and Mr. Elwell as class advisers. Our first activity as Juniors was our class party. A very fine enter- tainment was prepared by several members of the class. This entertain- ment was enjoyed by all, as was the dancing which followed. In December, we had a long and furious class meeting to discuss th: j coming Junior Play. At this meeting we found many politicians. After much debating, we chose Oh Kay as the play, and Mrs. Swan as director. When our play was given, several of the cast were found to be polished actors. We were proud of them. The classes to follow will have to work exceedingly hard to have their play even approach our-, in excellency. Later on in the year, we gave with great success the Senior Reception. During the evening we presented the Seniors to the faculty and School Com- mittee. In a very colorful grand march, the Senior- passed through decorated arches held by members of the Junior Class. A short entertainment and dancing followed. In June, we again attended Senior Chapel. This time, howeVer, we took it more seriously, because we realized thai the next time Senior Chapel was held we would not be merely lookers-on. but would be actually taking part. The remainder of our Junior year -lipped quickly by, with our class- mates again shining in scholastic standing and in athletic-. In September of 1929, we started our la-t year of High School life. We were now the cream of the crop , SO to -peak, and we realized that it was now our place to set a supreme example for the other two classes to follow. In September, we held our fir-l da— meeting as Senior- and -elected William Hynes for President, Frederick Eichhorn lor ice-President, Eileen Craig for Secretary, Joseph Lisauskas for Treasurer, and Mi-- Allen and Mr. Noble for class advisers. Now came the time to do honor to the Sophomore class. Vie set to work to give the Sophomore- such a fine reception, thai they would know that they were really welcome. The party was a success and we hope that we accomplished our purpose. At the Senior Party a little later in the year, a noveltj dance presented 3 50 to the world several embryo dancing teachers, and a humorous school-room sketch satisfied our laughter loving audience. Our class has lived up to its motto in many ways. We have made a name for the Blue and White, our school paper; we have taken it upon ourselves to direct traffic in the building during the passing of classes and have made a success. of our undertaking. Regulation of traffic by the Senior Class has never before been undertaken, and we think that we deserve much credit for the manner in which we have performed our duties. Our class has given the school many athletes who have helped to make a name on the athletic field for the Edward F. Searles High School. We hope that those our classmates will continue to do extraordinary things throughout their lives. Even though we have nearly caused many of our teachers to become filled with animosity and exasperation, and to become angrily acrimonious, we have never been the cause of any serious trouble in our three short years of high school life. There have been but two causes of sorrow for our class in its journey on the road to learning; these were the passings of our well-liked instructor, Miss Ida May MacNeill and our beloved classmate, Hogop Stepanian. Who will deny, after hearing the history of this class, that it is the most ambitious, hard-working class that ever attended the Methuen High School? Long live the members of the class of 1930. May they never forget their motto: Success through Effort! — Everett P. Merrow, Jr. 51 flJiass |Jropl|Ecy John: Would you mind telling me just why you have made me come up here? Elthea: Not at all. The only reason is that I have been fortunate enough to become the possessor of a crystal which has long amazed India with the extent of its mystic powers. I have made up our minds that, through this medium, we will cast a few glances into the future in an attempt to find out just what our classmates will be doing twenty years from now. Just as soon as you will be kind enough to give me a chance to prove the true value of this crystal, we will begin. Here is a garden oil the very top of one of New York ' s tallest ' sky scrapers . The sun has just set. Soft lighl glow in the gathering dark- ness, and people stroll along the shaded paths. I can see Ruth Bennert, the toast oi the dramatic stage, becoming rather hysterical because of some fancied wrong done to her by Isabel Shinner, who beside being her manager, writes all the plays which Ruth presents. Isabel quiets Ruth with a glance and walk- away. She realize- that Ruth is merely temperamental, as every great star can afford to be. In a corner are Jeannette Frihling and Frederick Gould. Jeannetle. editor-in-chief of a weekly newspaper , is making hostile gestures at Freddie, the joke editor ol one of New York ' s larger newspapers, because he inserted a sarcastic line concerning -everal -mall-time editor- he knew . Fred looks as though he wished he hadn ' t done it now. Under an unusuall) bright li _ r hi I can see Anna Zankowsk and Fliza- betli Berube, two especially gifted violinists who have made a modest fortune in aude il le. Ruby O ' Neil is dancing with the violins a- an accompaniment in what seems to me an especialK strenuous manner. Because Ruby ha- -ucceeded in practically shattering all -landing laws ol equilibrium, she has become famous and i,s forced to emplo) a manager. Florence McGuire. Florence, becoming a little too enthiusiastic in urging Ruby on to unattained heights, is reminded of the fact, that she i- to be seen and not heard, by the -udden appearance ol a flashing toe in the near proximity ol her powdered nose. I think I could suggest an even more effective way to silence annoying managers, but assault is a prison offence. There is Malcolm Stevens trying to convince Olive Robertshaw, an outstanding business woman, that he i- quite capable of building a bridge aft£fri PS as no bridge has ever been built before. Olive can ' t see what possible use she could have for a bridge so she calls Violet Wood, her business partner. Violet listens intently until money is mentioned. When that cold glance, which Violet has cultivated for business purposes appears, Malcolm de- cides that if a bridge is to be financed, he has come to the wrong place, and with this pearl of knowledge reposing in his mind, he takes his leave. Now the sight of a beautiful statue attracts my attention. Upon closer inspection, however, I find that it is really Dorothy Woodburn, a very suc- cessful art model, taking a few snap-shots of herself to find the poses in which she appears the most effective. We are now in the nation ' s capitol. The white dome of the adminis- trative building can be seen in the distance. I can see a part of one of Washington ' s innumerable parks. People are strolling along the wide paths, lined with cherry trees. There is Charles Ford, busy in research work for the government, a position for which he is especi ally well suited. Even during the past year, Charley maintained, that he had never taken a subject which took hold of him as chemistry did. His attachment to the subject was so great that there were few Tuesdays or Thursdays whose afternoons were not spent in the laboratory. Three guesses as to who that sociable person is. Yes, it is Nellie Markus, a representative who has just been chosen speaker of the House of Representatives. Nellie is certainly in her element now. She talked that she might he elected speaker, she talked to celebrate her recent victory, and she will talk in an honest attempt to fulfill her duty. She can find more excuses for talking than any other person I know of. Now I see Eleanor Rochford, a representative from Essex county, whose efforts in Methuen ' s behalf have been so untiring that our home town is going to have a new postoffice of its own at last! Yonder clad in grim black is Dorothy Ellis, whose sterness of counte- nance and seriousness of purpose have induced the president to appoint her a chief justice. Now I see Eileen Craig, the present secretary of the interior. Because of the nature of her position, Eileen is allowed to remain indoors during rainy weather. Talking with Eileen is Mary Brouder, in whose care is the reception of foreign ministers. I ' ll wager that it is much harder to be an envoy to Washington now than it was before Mary took charge. Here comes a woman who seems to be acting in a suspicious manner. As she comes to each bench within a reasonable radius of her, she stops and sits down. Helen Cress, however, the woman in question, should have h. h 53 little difficulty in explaining her actions. She has been chosen overseer of public utilities and in this capacity she is making a personal tour of all the parks, so that she might have first-hand information on the prevalent conditions in our recreational centers. Arline Clough next draws our attention. Arline is now a consul to Paris. Her success, she says, she owes to the correspondence she carried on with various people living in France. Evelyn Clement seems to be wearing an unusually grim expression. It was partly because of her ability to express her emotions by facial expression that she has made such an outstanding success as a prosecuting attorney. Now we come to the windy city. Chicago, however, does not seem as restless as some newspaper-writers would have us believe. To be exact, I can see only three gun-fights going on. I know of no one who is as anxious to try to do the impossible as William Hynes our class president. Billy seems to think that his family has done enough for the cause of the fire departments and as a result he has accepted the position of police com- missioner of Chicago. In the commissioner ' s office are a great many people. The first one to attract our attention is Stanley Frankland, the captain of a coal barge. Stanley claims that bandits, having tired of shooting at the crew, have caused a great deal of property damage by shattering the glass in the lanterns hanging about the ship. Hill, realizing the seriousness of the complaint, sends George Hugel. hi- most trusted plain-clothes man. to investigate the matter. Now Mary Toomev claim- our attention. She approaches the com- missioner and claim- that Bedros Bedrosian. a prosperous druggist, actually put more than one hall ol one per cent of alcohol in a prescription which she asked him to (ill out for her. Lester Smith, who analyzed the substance, verified her words. In a farther corner are Benjamin Yezagelian and Norman Richardson. The two are causing a considerable amount of disturbance in their voluble insistance that there is nothing which the} cannot understand. Nimmy a second baseman of the Chicago Cubs is trying to ex- plain to Benny , a wealthy wheat grower, that since the other seven men died, he is the only man. with the possible exception of Einstein himself, who understands the famous theory. The clear chimes of a distant clock suddenly remind the people that a baseball game is to begin soon, and all other affairs are put aside in the overpowering desire for recreation. I see the sunlit sands of Miami. Tents and hot-dog stands line the shore. Palms wave in the gentle breeze as men motion to bovs selling 54 ? 9 cool drinks. An unusually large number of people have come to the hot beach for one reason or another. I see Bernice Koadarauch, an authority on, as well as a designer of beach costumes. I notice however, that Bernice is too modest to wear the costumes she designs. Suddenly a squad of policemen, mounted on motorcycles, clear a broad path along the water ' s edge, while a boat patrol clears a similar lane through the waters just off shore. A mighty roar, a flash over the water with a similar flash on land, and the show is over. When the drivers return I can see Roslyn Welensky, driver of the speed-boat, casting a victorious glance at the surrounding crowd. Charles Edwards, the driver of the automobile, wears a decidedly sorrowful expression. The thought that he has been beaten in a race which he should have won with ease is rather distasteful. Charley should have remained at home as a milk man. At present I ' ll bet that he wishes he had. Why, here we are, right in our own beloved Boston. I recognize the North Station, bigger and better than ever. Why here is Mary Gillette standing near a magazine stand. And there is Mina Peever! Well of all things! She is telling Mary that she and Helen Richardson have gone into business and that now they have the largest magazine stores in the state. Mary explains that she is now the private secretary of John D. Rockefellow, Jr. She says that she is just marking time until she gets married. Gladys Wright now claims the stage. She has a small dental office of her own in Boston. Forsythe certainly was good to Gladdie . She is now examining the teeth of Josephine Lucchesi. Josephine is in the jewelry business and she uses her flashing smile to induce prospective buyers to give her their orders. Sally Vaitkunas, now a beauty specialist, has gone into business with Marion Armitage. They have set up a very petite shop on Tremont Street. Here ' s luck to them. Gertrude Lohnes is back in Boston after having spent several years in a tour of the country, during which she gave many lectures on the finer points of short-hand. And here is Hazel Stafford, who has had most unusual success in her attempt to found a restaurant. With these people in it, Boston couldn ' t help being bigger and better . Lo and behold! What master of the seas sails hither? Whose mon- strous ship draws near? Aha! Now I see it is only a pleasure yacht. Men swarm the decks. I see Munroe Bean in as lofty a position as one can hope to hold on L h 55 board any ship. The boy is certainly anxious to make a mark for himself. Beside that, I am glad to see that he knows enough not to paint the mast from the bottom up. I wonder just what kind of a monkey that is, jumping about in the rigging. Excuse me, it ' s Albert Belair doing his daily dozen by the gross. I see that Tom Bruce is interested in painting in a practical way. In fact, if Tom keeps up at his present rate, he ought to have the deck finished by sunset. Now the head stoker emerges from the hold. He smiles, and in so doing, gives a number of examples of miniature earthquakes. The smile, however, gives us an opportunity to recognize Paul Noble. At this point Frederick Elm emerges from the galley and begins to ring the dinner bell in a deliberate, liesurely manner. Belair, from some- where up in the rigging, leaps and lands on Fred for want of a softer spot, Bean slides down the mast in a manner which makes up in speed what- ever it lacks in grace, Bruce forgets paint in a mad attempt to catch up with Noble, who already has a ten-yard lead. In a moment the deck is cleared, except for the forlorn figure of Elm. which lies in a graceful position on the sun-scorched deck. Now I have a view of the interior ol a studio ol the future Hollywood. Here is Harry Dobson. a producer who ay he owes his success to the experience in the show business which he received in Methuen. Al present Harry is on his knees before Ruth Hank . Mo ieland s red-head . No, Harry isn ' t proposing, he i- merely trying to induce Ruth to sign a three year ' s contract at one hundred thousand dollars a year, hut Ruth is holding out for fifty thousand more. In an adjoining room, I see Beatrice Slater trying to direct a picture and listen to Harriet Glover at the same time. Harriet says the true value of the book which she wrote is being destroyed b) Beatrice ' s senseless handling of the plot. Beatrice frankh tells Harriet that she want- a picture and not a plot and then gi es her attention to the work at hand. The scene shown is rather unusual. 1 1 reveals a house, built entirely of stone, being consumed h angrj flames, while the leading lady. Marion Quinn, and her poor, helpless mother. Gertrude Welch are trapped in an upper story. There is Fred Eichorn, the leading man. trying to put out the fire with buckets of gasoline which Joseph Lisauskas. the villian, keeps filling at a nearby service station. Through the air darts Nancy Gaunt in her new airplane and puts out the fire with the wind caused by her propellors and in so doing causes Beatrice to wonder, if there aren ' t times when a young lad might be excused for going beyond the bounds of convention as regards speech. £ ' « 56 Nevertheless she remembers that she is a big girl soon enough to avert disaster. Now who should bustle in but Alice Emmons, a member of the National Board of Review and always only too glad to censor any film that does not entirely meet with her approval. Again Beatrice is forced to use her will-power to keep her from evil. However, Alice can find nothing wrong with the film, so she leaves. A match is produced, the fire is again lighted and the show goes on. I see a street lined with bamboo houses and chop-suey signs. We are in a small village in China. Victor Appleyard and Alan Sanborn are standing on the outskirts of the village. These two have received a contract to tear down the great wall of China and are considering just what sort of explosives they are going to use. Sanborn thinks that if T. N. T. is used, the work will go on more quickly, but Vic wants to use dynamite because he thinks in this way he will get more noise for the money. And here is Arthur Poole, bubbling over with enthusiasm as usual. Poole has just perfected a spiral wire which, he says, will make electricity spin and therefore have more penetrating power. In spite of this, the boy looks perfectly normal. A strange looking airplane lands and out steps Loren Sjostrom. Loren, disgusted with the canal system on Mars, spent several years in improving it. In the distance, I see a bearded figure, clad in a flour sac and mounted on a moth-eaten donkey. I can recogni ze Henry Hallbauer, even through the dirt that appears to be a beard. The poor thing, driven to madness, by the attentions young ladies insisted on bestowing upon him finally became a missionary so that he might escape the annoyance fair damsels caused him. Suddenly the earth shakes and a steel nose emerges from the ground. A section is unscrewed and John Christson comes out. This mathematical genius, rendered almost speechless by the rates transportation companies charged for a passage from New York to China built a mechanical worm and literally ate up his way from his starting point. Needless to say, I am somewhat amazed to see Everett Merrow appear from thin air. Ev , after many years of patient toil, succeeded, through his great knowledge of Physics, in discovering the secret of the fourth dimension, and, as a result, he can now make himself invisible to the human eye almost at will. A bright light nearly singes my eye-brows, but, by shading my eyes, I can recognize William Weiss, who has at last found a practical way to make diamonds from carbon. 57 9 And whom do 1 see but Erma Dimlich, garbed in the robes of a nun. She approaches Christison ' s runabout and enters. When she conies out she is accompanied by Thelma Ross, who had stowed herself away so that she might reach China and meet some people who would be interested in her lectures on The Advantages of a Corpulent Figure . An approaching car stops and Jean Stowell steps out. This young matron, horrified by the wild life the younger generation is leading, is distributing pamphlets in the hope that the young people will see their mistake before it is too late. Suddenly two speed cops ' ? appear in the East and Jean disappears in the West. Why here we are back in Methuen High School, but what a difference! I see that they have had to enlarge the school. Too bad! They have school from eight to eleven only, now. Some break for those kids ! They are having a teachers ' meeting now. Well, well, if it isn ' t Carlton Austin presiding! He is now the principal of M. H. S. I ' ll bet that accounts for the decrease in school hours! Carlton always said the best time he had in school was when he got out! He is arguing with Mildred Eastwood. Evidently he doesn ' t approve of the way she is conducting her Chemistry class. There is a girl in the corner. I cant seem to see her face clearly. Her hand is travelling rapidly over her shorthand pad. She is taking down the argument that the two faculty members are indulging in. She certainly is some shorthand shark , whoever she is. Why, the face is clearing now. The girl is quietly sitting back in her chair. It ' s Anna Himmer. I might have known h the way her hand flew. Well, here are four more members of our clas- that have joined the faculty. They are: Helen King, now a French, teacher; Harriet Stafford, the head of the English department: and Madeline Shea, a member of the History department. Who is this coming in now? No, it can t be! Why. yes, it is! It is Hilda Long and Kenneth Moore. Hilda, it seems, is run- ning for selectman of Methuen and Moore, being a coach, i- training her so that she will not run out of breath while -peaking at her rallies. The high school has been especially lucky in tuning Margery Wood take charge of the drawing courses in the school. The aptitude Margery showed, for the subject has increased so much that -he i now an authority on art. Marion Mulcahy i- now the girls director of physical education, and, in this capacity, has produced a girls basketball team that is practically unbeatable. Here comes Irving Hamilton, who i- now in charge of the journalistic distribution for the surrounding vicinity. Albion Gammons. I see. has decided that Lawrence would be a good place to start his political career, 58 and, after a long-fought battle, he has succeeded in being elected mayor of that thriving metropolis. Look who is here, Miss Lillian Dawson. It seems her great love for children has encouraged her to adopt all the waifs in Europe. She has established the largest asylum in the world. Miss Olga Lukanski has the largest hairdressing parlor on the Rue De Lac of Paris. She makes her clients hair so wavy that they have to rinse their hair in lemon juice to keep from getting sea sick. Peggy Locke is in a large hospital in New York. She is supervisor of the operating instructors. And here is Blanche Joyal. She is pacing the floor and looking terribly worried. Something tragic has happened. Blanche has run out of words. Snow is falling in the crystal now. It is hard to see just who is brav- ing that fierce storm. It can ' t be! It is! It ' s a girl and none other than our own Elsie Oliver. She is at the North Pole or in its immediate vicinity. It seems that Elsie is on an endurance trip to see how far North she has to go before she starts traveling South by going in the same direction. We are now in the deep dark jungles of Africa. Here is Mae Wlodyka. the girl who has gained the reputation of never smiling. She is preaching to the natives of Africa to call their attention to the fact that He who laughs last, laughs alone . Edith Stone, a model and designer, for the greatest Parisian fashion expert, is being proclaimed the best dressed girl in the world. Edith sure is living up to her reputation. Gertrude Von Dorham is here in, well, I can ' t tell where it is. It looks familiar but there are no sign posts. It ' s out west somewhere. Sorry we can ' t place you more definitely Gert. She is a lawyer in an up and coming State. Gert sure knew her lawyers. Jenny Galley, our It girl, is going to be a singer. Here in the papers, right in the headlines is JENNIE GALLEY— BIG FIND . She is going to enter the follies. Her latest song hit is Two o ' clock in the Morning . Jenny I ' m surprised. In Italy, I see Domino Poppalardo has taken over the dictatorship of that great country because Mussolini has been forced to retire on account of old age. — Elthea Spear and John Jovell fa. . 3 59 ,vi- « ?4 o; k 0X1 ass - Class Queen Handsomest Boy Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Class Cutie Class Sweetie Class Sonny Boy Class Ideal Class Politician Class Boss Class Vamp Class Bluff Class Dreamer Class Talking Machine Class Snob Class Giggler Class Grumbler Class Cradle Snatcher Class Quietest Class Bookworm Class Red-Head Class Shiest Class Bashful Boy Class Man-Haler Class Woman-Hater Class Booster School Booster Cleverest Girl Cleverest Boy Whittiest Girl Whittiest Boy Noisiest Girl Noisiest Boy Laziest Girl Marion Quinn Herbert Jenkins Jean Stowell Billy Hynes Nancv Gaunt Ruby O ' Neill Harry Dobson O live Robertshaw Billy Hynes Monroe Bean Marv Toomey Paul Noble Henry Hallbauer Nellie Markus Nancy Gaunt Mae Wlodyka Paul Noble Madeline Graham Anna Himmer Josephine Cosentino Ruth Banks Isabella Shinner George Hugel Evelyn Stanley George Hugel Jeannette Frihling Elthea Spear Olive Robertshaw Alan Sanborn Helen King Frederick Gould Mae Wlodyka Henrv Hallbauer Thelma Ross u i- 60 nm % Laziest Boy Best Dressed Girl Best Dressed Boy Most Conscientous Girl Most Conscientous Boy Most Ambitious Girl . Most Ambitious Boy . Most Pessimistic Girl Most Pessimistic Boy Most Intelligent Girl . Most Intelligent Boy Most Sociable Girl Most Sociable Boy Most Athletic Girl Most Athletic Boy Most Industrious Girl Most Industrious Boy Most Studious Girl Most Studious Boy Henry Hallbauer Olga Lukanski Paul Noble Mildred Eastwood Malcolm Stevens Jeannette Frihling Malcolm Stevens Mary Toomey Charles Edwards Olive Robertshaw John Jovell Beatrice Slater Joseph Lisauskas Jean Stowell Frederick Eichhorn Violet Wood Malcolm Stevens Violet Wood John Jovell 1 Qllass afrorite Author Book Actress Actor Food Magazine . Newspaper Popular Sonj Automobile College Study Sport Theatre Flower Color Tree awrence Shakespeare The Bent Twig Joan Crawford Charles Farrell Ice Cream Moving Picture Evening Tribune I ' m a Dreamer Ford Harvard English Skating Capitol . Rose . Blue . Pine fa Sgfc 61 i ►•? $ $ty ©rattan Classmates: Standing on the brink of a happy and congenial existence which is fast drawing to a close, we visualize with pleasure the happy four years of our High School careers, soon to become only memories. We are filled with apprehension at leaving this familiar spot where we have made so many dear friends, for other worlds unknown and untried. On us therefore, as individuals rests the power to make the future worth while, and reflect the knowledge inculcated in us by our parents and teachers. While it is true that many of us may have some idea ol what the next few years are going to mean in our lives, yet we are confronted with the doubt and uncertainty as to the definite and ultimate career for which each as individuals is best fitted to carr out. Our chosen vocation may not be revealed to us at this time, at least nol to all l us, but we feel sure that the boy or girl who mm prepares For the future will in all probability become successful. On the other hand, a delayed decision on the definite vocation of one s future may better fit one for his part in the scheme in life. It has been said that The wisest person is the one who carefully considers facts, and the bravest, the one who lace- the consequences . The realization that in all science many false starts are made before a single truth is achieved make- for caution and vigilence. From this then, we may conclude thai it is well nol to decide too hastily. but to be deliberate and certain. When we once feel sure of our purpose in life, we can strike out and do our best. Let us try nol to be -waved from our original ideas, but on the other hand, lei us nol close our eyes to opportunity. College will do much to train us for our future, but it cannot accomplish all. Our success will depend largely upon how we meet and overcome those obstacles which will confront u from time. Our decisions on small matters may seem unimportant to us at this time, but they may have a direct influence on our later lives and may even tend to influence the success or failure of some of our companions. 62 One year from today, the planting of this Ivy may be entirely for- gotten by most of us, yet its symbolism will linger in our subconcious minds. As this little plant grows and develops from year to year, each small root trying to grasp the firm sod which sustains and strengthens it, and each tiny tendral stretching out for attachment and support, striving to make a success of its life, so, in much the same manner, our minds will grow and develop, all unknown to us, gathering knowledge, strengthening our thoughts, and making us strive to obtain a foothold in this world where we may be recognized as individuals, not merely as types. Remembering the ancient precept Friends lost, something lost; Honor lost, much lost; Courage lost, all lost . I admonish you, my classmates, to adopt these three attributes as the foundation of your lives; friendliness and strong belief in your unfathomed resources go forward eagerly to achieve the best that is in you. Success through Effort — Loren B. Sjostrom $ 63 = rm SENIOR SIGNATURES OFFICERS ,ijk ADVISORS w 9(fo i a ( v r 4. «. - t (3 dSrf y :e . r r = a 64 — ;- V !$£ o. 3 £- WORDS OF WISDOtt J3 £- r «e. JJL 65 5 S S ? PHE Book Committee has this year inaugurated a new section in the Class Book. It has, by writing or talking to the individuals, received from each a message written especially for the Methuen High School, Class of 1930. I congratulate you and other members of your class and every one of my good wishes for the future. You have been trained in one of the best high schools in the country by an in- telligent, hard working faculty unusually well qualified to direct, shape and guide the minds of their pupils. You will find, I am sure, that having graduated from the Edward F. Searles High school will be of great aid to you, as you go into the business world with its approval of your fitness. Charles Curtis Vice-President of the United States I am glad to offer my hearty congratulation;- to the mem- bers of the Senior Class of the Edward F. Searles High School, and to wish for each and every graduate a full measure of health, happiness and prosperity. Frank G. Allen Governor of Massachusetts I am very glad to send you a line which is my message to your graduating class. ' It is not life that matters, but the courage we bring into it. ' All good wishes and kindest regards. Edith Nourse Rogers Representative from the 5th District Mass. 66 ? 1 I wish I could have sat in the class-rooms while the Senior Class discussed ' The Bent Twig ' . I ' m sure I ' d have enjoyed hear- ing the comments — and very probably would have learned some- thing from them too. My cordial best wishes to the Seniors, and good luck to them in the big world! Dorothy Canfield Fisher Author of The Bent Twig Human nature is infinitely plastic. It will usually take what is offered to it because what is offered is often cheap and easy and lazy. Don ' t be one of the crowd. Don ' t take the easy and lazy. Don ' t be one of the crowd. Don ' t take the easy thing easily; try for the superior and individual thing. Be yourself. What they say does not matter. Robert E. Rogers Professor at Mass. Institute of Technology The need of the hour is an awakening of our people to more worthy aims of life, a leisure of the spirit to pursue such aims, and a true culture, making the pursuit possible. As a people we are generally educated, but sadly uncultivated. It is culture that eliminates prejudice, intolerance, superstition, that gives the open mind and appreciative spirit, enabling us to enter into the wisdom of the past, the beauty of Nature and Art, and center our lives in the eternal realities. It is our contact with the soul of humanity that above all liberalizes; and thus literature with the other fine arts, express- ing that soul, furnishes the great opportunity for liberal culture. We should sit at the feet of the masters, to be lifted out of our little niche of life into relation with the great tides of humanity. We thus become citizens of the world, in all time, able to say with the old Latin poet, T am Man, and nothing human is foreign to me! Edward Howard Griggs Noted Lecturer 67 I would like to say to the Senior Class of the Edward F. Searles High School that one of the best advices I know is that of the late Thomas Huxley, the distinguished scientist, who said that the last lesson which many learn of life is that the thing which has to be done should be done at once, promptly and ef- ficiently, and without demur. The cultivation of this habit does much to insure the security and strength of life. S. Parkes Cadman Radio Minister ' A scholar believes a thing: Not because it ' s old. Not because it ' s new, Not because it ' s orthodox, But just because it ' s true. ' David Vaughan Professor at the Graduate School of Boston University The world is lifted to higher levels i three great agencies: The challenge, intellectual and spiritual, of Great Leaders. The power of social customs and laws. The influence of those individuals whose ideals are fine, their habits clean, their lives wholesome. The power of this third agency is greatest — each lad and miss in the Methuen High should endeavor to be an individual contributing such influence. Roland D. Sawyer Member of Mass. House of Representatives y 68 SSJfH ITS V 9 I. 69 .5, •$% i 3 U ft 70 - rO|Ya % $r DM T 1 HE M Club was organized in the Methuen High School during the school year of 1928-29 by Mr. Thompson. The purpose of this club is: (a) to create, foster, and increase a friendly feeling for athletics and for the general welfare of the school; (b) to carry over into scholastic work some of the enthusiasm existing from athletics. The membership of this club is made up of the boys and girls of the high school who have earned the right to wear an M . In 1929 the club took upon itself the task of running the A. A. dance usually run by the Student Council. Through the efforts of Mr. Elwell and the members of the club this dance went over with a bang! I am sure that the M club of the Methuen High School will continue from year to year to run this dance, and if they do, I know that within two or three years the A. A. dance will be just as big an affair as the Military Ball. The Senior Class of 1930 gives its best wishes for a great success in the future to the M Club. s ' $ i «pJS 71 gftf ?■ = 7)?4 9 (Lhc itumk (Lonuuittc HE Book Committee, which was composed of Malcolm S. Stevens. Dor- othy W. Ellis, Olive M. Robertshaw. and Violet F. Wood, worked whole- heartedly to make our hook worthy of a class graduating from the Edward F. Searles High School. No effort was spared to turn out a hook the best ever. It is left to your own judgment a to the amount of success achieved. aMJHtf 72 HP HE Student Council is an organization formed to benefit the students of the Methuen High School in as many ways as it possibly can. A checking system was installed by this body. The fact that the pupils could check their things proved a great help to them. At Christmas the Council took care of many needy families of Methuen by contributions from the pupils. Recently the Student Council sent out questionnaires to various schools of Massachusetts to obtain their views on subjects concerning school affairs. These are just a few of the ways in which the Student Council has tried to make our school bigger and better . Senior Class Jean Stowell, President Malcolm Stevens Charles Ford, Secretary Ruby O ' Neill Junior Class Charles Averill, Vice-President Dorothy Seisig Joseph Perkins Sophomore Class Ellen Willard Howard Nicholson I. i 73 aB o: £- O z P 74 =i ? £ ®ff£ 3)mtfar piag T_TEADED by Miss Gertrude Welch and Malcolm Stevens, a superb cast ■ selected from the junior class of the Edward F. Searles High School, thrilled a large audience on the holiday night in the Central Grammer School Hall with the mystery-comedy, Oh Kay . In the character parts, the work of Miss Ruth Bennert and Henry Hallbauer was outstanding. Miss Bennert gave a remarkable performance. She played the difficult part of Gram Pembroke, who had one foot in the grave and the other foot already slipping . Mr. Hallbauer played opposite her as Gramp Pembroke, the worthy spouse. Miss Gertrude Welch playing the leading female role, gave a good performance as the breezy young detective, Kay Millis who solved the mysteries of the Whitman home and captured the Black Terror who was very conspicuous throughout the play. Malcolm Stevens, the brave man of the house , made a big hit with his carefree acting. He was the center of many odd situations with ease. His sister, Gladys Wright, did her part to clear up the mystery of the Black Terror. Blanche Joyal was the typical worry-worn mother of a troublesome family. The supporting members of the cast all fitted nicely into the scheme of the mysterious happenings throughout three acts. Oh Kay was presented under the direction of Mrs. Kathleen Emer- son Swan. THE CAST Edith Whitman Evelyn Whitman, her mother Arthur Whitman, her brother Captain Whitman, her father Gram Pembroke Alice Borden The Black Terror Gramp Pembroke Jim Haynes Kay Millis, a detective Fred Alden Gladys Wright Blanche Joyal Malcolm Stevens Loren Sjostrom Ruth Bennert Nancy Gaunt Monroe Bean Henry Hallbauer William Hynes Gertrude Welch Frederick Eichhorn 75 =iH ;-§ OS K5 ? iihtc unit lUliitc THE r c r r- this year has gained remarkable -uccess. Several new plans for its advancemenl were formulated and achieved. Cer- tainly the Blue and H lute may boast tin- year of a banner annum. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor . Faculty Adviser . Literary Editor . Business Manager Assistant Managers Local News Editor Social Editor Athletic Editor . Exchange Editor Humor Editor HOARD OF EDITORS 1929-1930 Jeannette Frihling Edward Brouder John A. Bagnell iolet Wood Monroe Bean Joseph Lisauskas Charles Averill . Ruin- 0 eill Dorothy Ellis Marion Quinn Herbert Jenkins Fred Gould 76 4 V ■ «•$£ 3 OJIjc tllrafftc JS tjnab A BOVE you see the pictures of those boys who tried to be stern and boss us. Can ' t you see Single file, please written all over their faces? But these boys had to stand a great deal of rebuff, when we felt we just wouldn ' t obey our policemen . They must have done a good piece of work, or they would have been booted out (as happened to their pre- decessors). M. Bean, Captain W. Weiss F. Eichhorn V. Appleyard A. Sanborn N. Richardson W. Hynes H. Dobson E. Merrow M. Stevens J. Lisauskas P. Noble I. Hamilton A Call A. Gammons A. Belair L. Sjostrom T. Bruce K. Moore C. Edwards ' o.  77 y. 78  3J85 Olabri Corps ' I HIS year ' s battalion has certainly come up to, if not surpassed, the standard set by the battalion ' s of other years. If our boys did not prove themselves marvelous athletes, they made up for this deficiency by the way they acted as cadet officers. The Military Ball was held as usual, and outsiders were heard to remark that it was the best Military Ball that they had ever attended (and it wasn ' t the first one, either). It was a huge success from all points of view. Our cadets made a fine appearance on parade, and the town-folks must have felt proud of them. OFFICERS OF OUR BATTALION Captain 1st. Lieut. 2nd Lieut. Captain 1st. Lieut. 2nd. Lieut. Captain 1st. Lieut. 2nd. Lieut. Major Adjutant Captain Aide Captain Company A William Weiss Everett Merrow, Jr. Arthur Poole Company B Thomas Bruce Norman Richardson Albion Gammons Company C Paul Noble Kenneth Moore Malcolm Stevens Monroe Bean Joseph Lisauskas Loren B. Sjostrom Company D Captain Frederick Eichhorn 1st. Lieut. 2nd. Lieut. Albert Belair Alan Sanborn Company E Captain William Hynes 1st. Lieut. Charles Edwards 2nd. Lieut. Victor Appleyard 1st. Lieut. 2nd. Lieut. Herbert Jenkins Irving Hamilton 79 h  S8Z TK o; o. 5  80 P$S sg r — m ■? 3 ®Ije (Prtlpsira P HE Orchestra is one of the important organizations of this school. It is formed to give those who have a true love of music a chance to express their art where people may reap the benefit. The orchestra plays at many of the social functions of the school, among which are the Junior Play, the Football Testimonial Banquet, and the Musical Concert. The members of the orchestra are as follows: 1st violins — Elizabeth Berube, Evelyn Clement, Anna Zankowsky, and William Patrick. 2nd violins — Evelyn Ellis, Joel Hill, Herman Schmottlach, Albin Gal- inus, and William Turner. Banjos — Lillian Barden, William Budd, and Robert Mills. Saxophones — Dorothy Seisig, David Peterson, and Howard Bernard. Trombones — Vera Pickles and William Weiss. Trumpets — Mesrob Mesrobian and Bruce Fiedler. Piano — Lily Grenville and Ruth Eyre Drums — Charles Ford I 5 81 $£ Oi ' J 82 oi .- ; 3% (SivW Slee fflhtb T HE Girls ' Glee Club proved to be quite popular in our Senior year and was composed of many girls, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Unfortunately the club did not have the opportunity to prove to us their value. But we know we could not have had cause to be ashamed of them had they given a public performance. 83 85 .5, jFnntbali A A ETHUEN had no cause to he ashamed of the high school representa- tives in football for the 1929 season. Although there were lew letter- men on the team, the new material was not so green . There was no cap- tain elected, hut Frederick Eichhorn and W iliiam Hynes took turns acting in that capacity. The lineup was as follows : Matthew Cebula f.b. William Hynes I.t. William Budd l.g. Everett Merrow c. Lloyd Lister Joseph ollendale r.t. Robert Clarke r.e. Frederick Eichhorn q.h. Weston Deas l.h. Allan Ingalls r.h. John McClintock I.e . .5. 1 Tfjtelfr Hockey T IELD HOCKEY is a comparatively new sport in this High School. It was inaugurated by Mrs. Josephine Warburton Wilkinson, our former physical director. The Seniors won the championship this year by a score of 4 to 1 over the Juniors. Beatrice Slater, left forward, was captain of the victorious team. The Varsity team played just one game this year. It was with Beverly. The opposing team scored the only goal of the game during the last few minutes of play. Our lineup was as follows: Jean Stowell Beatrice Slater Jennie Baker Ella Pollard Helen Currie Center forward Left forward Right forward Right wing Left wing Elthea Spear Marion Quinn Gertrude Welch Mae Wlodyka Helen Richardson Center half-back Left half-back Right half-back Right full-back Left full-back Ruth Hoyt, Goal tender ■ $$ 87 ' 3 lUius ' SaskthalJ ' HE Methuen High Varsity basketball team, led by Captain Lloyd Lister, had a fairly good season considering the material, which was very scarce, at the start of the season. As there was only one letter-man available from the preceding season, a practically new team had to he formed. Under the management of Frederick Eiehhorn. ably assisted by James Dunn, the team completed a hard schedule of ten games. In five of these the team was victorious. Two of the best teams in the state were their opponents in the games lost. a  +££ 6trfa ' asketfrai! r T ' HE reason why our girls met with defeat was not because they weren ' t good but because the other teams were better. They surely put up a good fight. But there always has to be a losing side. The following girls played in some games: Captain Jean Stowell, Gertrude Welch, Ella Pollard, Anna Barraclough, Jennie Baker, Alice Collins, Mona Eichhorn, and Ruth Hoyt. 89 itfaschall (leant AT the time ol printing our hook the baseball team has hardly heen formed. There appears to he plentx of good material for a most successful season. 90 .5. « mutts ® cant TENNIS was organized as a sport in the Edward F. Searles High School in 1928. Our school is a little ahead of other schools by having a tennis team. This makes it rather difficult to obtain matches. Tennis is a fast growing sport and we feel sure that Methuen will soon have one of the outstanding teams. 91 M (track (leant | ' HIS year ' s track candidates were mostly sophomores. Although the lack of previous training was a great handicap, the boys came out with flying colors. The training receiuul this year will nrel make next year ' s team win a championship. fit 92 V ?$ ? JAMES L. MOXSUM 93 sir $% ? 9BU % A .iri fc 9$ gggvi = r$g OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER, CLASS OF 1930 IN THE LONG RUN You and your friends will prize the Portrait that looks like you — your truest self, free from the stage effects and little conceits. For present pleas- ure and future pride protect your photographic self by having PURDY make the Portraits. PURDY PORTRAITS THAT ARE YOU 160 TREMONT STREET BOSTON V Qst - i P N V S ? 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