Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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Methuen High School 1934 KATHERINE BELEVICH Kay ' is the genuine student, consistent, retir- ing, and possessing the rare faculty of a pretty blush and an elusiye smile. Sincerity sounds every note with her. even in her faithful support of school activities- THORXDIKE LOUIS BERWICK ( aptain, Cadet Corps Ili-Y 3, 4 Unassuming, earnest, diligent, and persevering. — your specifications have sifted out this picture. If military training has helped fashion this ad- mirable piece, one of the merits of that organiza- tion is of no little weight herein. A salute to a fine yonn man! m-TIII II KKIET m.OIHiETT This blonde head i- a bright spot conspicuous among the files of 34. Its luminous trail traces the di pattern of a l n school life, scholas- tioallv and soeialh outstanding. A vote of com- mendation to Betlv. P If GEORGE I5()G M bogie This. folk?-, is exhibit A. surly gentleman who is quite harmless when pacific, gentle as the family bull in truth. Among other things he tramples downstudies and staircases with indifferent ease. preserving a herd of followers in the process. Don ' t consider it seriously. Bogie. It s all in the spirit of fun. 14

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1934 Methuen High School SHIRLEY NORMA ANDERSON Undecided Girl Reserves 3 Class Queen Poise and beauty, -we say of this girl in faint echo to the masculine horde. A worthy friend, too, we learn from those thus privileged; all of which wreathes garlands for Shirley. W ELIZABETH APKARIAN This young lady has her finest tribute in the size of a following of friends who speak long and loudly about the merits of a petite girl with a broad, quick smile, a true pal among pals. OSCAR APKARIAN The reserved gentleman with the luxuriant lock?. the inquisitive expression, and yes — as he speaks, the modulated voice is the Oscar of Methuen. He is one of the big silent men who will sometime, perhaps, fulfill the qualification of size. JOSEPH XAVIER BATTLE JOE Enter, smiling Joe Battle, accomplished ora- tor, persistent debater, teacher ' s grief, and students ' laugh. No mean talents these, the medals of a three year campaign. 13

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1934 Methuen High School MILLICENT ETHEL BOWER Basketball 2, 3, 4 Hockey 4 Girl Reserves 3 There is a particularly rosy glow to many things that move in the High School. Yes, it ' s the tinge that Milly imparts to athletics and class affairs. The court offers ample display of her versatility. RUTH BOWER This is the little miss who is two steps on foot, three parlez-vous in the French class, and sev- eral divisions in the scholastic list ahead of the general run. We tender apologies for an incom- plete list; we are but tagging fleet Ruthie. JOHN LEONARD BRAINE Lowell Textile Football 3 That constant murmur is not the wind or storm, no, just Mr. J. Braine, vocalist unequalled and riding-master superb- His talents are a veritable magnet, and the attraction results in a cluste r of friends and wide recognition. 1 - fF% m. MILDRED LAVINIA BREARLY Mildred aspires to be a trump card in the new deal of stenographers. Why not? This reticent young lady of the winsome smile and neat dress would be balm to the burdened heart of any ex- ecutive. IS