Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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Methuen High School 1934 RITA MARY CAHALANE This fair maid ' s most effective weapon is. . . .a flickering smile. It ' s a good philosophy, Rita: don ' t let the flame go out. There always has been and certainly will he a premium on this sort of disposition. GRACE MAE CARTER Mcintosh Commercial School Into the yawning world of commerce she marches, or perhaps runs: for forward Grace would never he demoralized by even so unrespon- sive a machine. Key-tapping and song-singing are among her accomplishments. RI Til (II l) ICK Field Hockej 3, 1 This dark-haired equestrienne stops her good steed long enough to attend school and bring to the attention of over-expectant teachers that a stu- dent ' s knowledge is not as complete as a text book. not quite. True blue in the bonds of friendship is Ruth. ANGELINA CHIAVARO Girl Reserves 3, 4 When this little lady shakes her long, brown tresses and startles the unsuspecting with a candid question tendered with an unaffected sincerity. even the lightest souls think. A priceless illustra- tion of a character the irregular world hasn t warped. 16

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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

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1934 Methuen High School GEORGE RAINFORD CLAYTON A misty cloud of reserve which a favorable wind dispels at rare moments, hides all but this young man ' s crown of ringlets and impassive features. George regards school life with equal composure, a quality that all can value. GERTRUDE EVELYN COHEN cert Humor Editor, Blue and White This is Gertrude of the Cohen and Tennant Company, humorists droll and reporters well- known. The feminine member of that combina- tion discloses her talent periodically to the edifi- cation of the readers of the Blue and White. ANNA FRANCES COLE Undecided That there is solace in solitude beyond that which the throng can offer, Anna firmly holds, and consistently ' She has a smile, however, which speaks volumes in addition to being otherwise useful. MARY BLANDINE COLLINS Bryant and Stratton With a jaunty grin and a pleasing personality, Mary presents a formidable front to whatever way- ward lots may come. If the past three years are any basis for judgment, we have no fear for the futu re of this rav of sunshine. 17