Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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1937 Edward F. Searles High School DOROTHY Y. LABELLE There ' s so much mirth and wit about thee. Coming to us in our Junior year, Dot made a rapid and steady rise to popularity. Being an exceptionally good dancer, Dot is in great demand at our socials. She is al- ways chic in appearance, and really very attractive. May you always dance away your cares, Dot! RAYMOND WALTER LAFRENIER Women delight me. Who ' s that ladies ' man who stations himself outside room 23 between classes? Why, that ' s Ray, who spends the few minutes before each class giving a cheery How- de-do to the female members of the school. Once the bell announces the beginning of a recitation, however, Ray resumes his more serious qualities, forgets more amusing things, and tends strictly to business. This is a good practice, Ray. ANTHONY LAHOUD Blessed is he who invented sleep. Introducing that rather studious, rather shy, very like- able and well-mannered Anthony! His responses in Eng- lish class are evidence of his level-headedness and subtle humor, while in French his apparent lack of enthusiasm over such works as Tartarin de Tarascon adds zest to an already fine class. Your classmates join in saying Bon amusemeiit, Anthony. ROBERT ROY LAKE Capt. Cadets 4 Traffic Squad Vice President 1, 2 Nice to talk with - Better to dance with. Make room, Gene Austin! Here comes Bob, that hand- some, talented Beau Brummel of M. H. S. Bob attempts to retain Law and Order in our echoing corridors, but always finds time to let pleasure interfere with business by flashing th at famous Lake smile to captivate the ladies. You ' ve been one swtell classmate, Bob. Keep your sunny side up! Band 4 JOHN E. LAMBERT Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Music hath charms. Presenting the Louie Armstrong of Methuen! Yes, John, we ' re proud of you, not only for your expert mas- tering of the trumpet and other instruments, but for your ability to remain reticent, serious, and courteous among a class of so many barbarians. Your musical talent coupled with such desirable qualities will carry you far, John. 29 rA

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Edward F. Searles High School ] 937 ELEANOR ELIZABETH KOHLER Senior Play Sing away sorrow; cast away care. What a sense of humor Eleanor has! Unlike so many of us, she can laugh off most any catastrophe, even if it ' s chemistry. Eleanor has enlivened many a class with her humorous recitations, and in spite of her happy-go-lucky air, she is in the upper fifth of the class. Your chosen vo- cation, nursing, is a hard one, Eleanor, but with your abil- ity to grin and bear it, your success is assured. TRULA RUBY KOLOFOLES Thy countenance opened, but thy thoughts concealed. Imbued with the essential characteristics of a scholar, Trula is one student whose breakfast, dinner, supper, bed- time and study periods held one dread worry — English. But her worries were for naught because she now stands near the top of our high scholastic ladder. Although she has an angelic appearance, we are inclined to wonder about her actions outside of school. However, hard work like yours never goes unrewarded — so keep it up, old giri! ROLAND C. KORB Full of life, and xll of fun— Speaking of sports, he ' s one. Much can be said about Rolie ' s ability to make friends easily, for in less than two weeks with us he was as well-known and had us many acquaintenances as any one of us. Nothing seems to bother Rolie; he takes the bitter with the sweet and is always the same affable person. Ymir addition to our class, Rolie, has been one of the go id things that happened to us this year. May your road in life be free from bumps! STELLA JOSEPHINE KRASNOWSKA Laugh and the world laughs with you. Our Stella ' s sniih holds for us one significance in par- ticular — beautiful teeth. She has that flashing smile that we frequently see on billboardj and posters, and her dis- position is equally as bright. Just as your smile encour- ages us, Stella, we want to encourage you to keep your present outlook on life! OLGA KTZ.MITSkl Salutatorian There ' s great ability in knotting how to conceal one ' s ability. Here she is, friends — the most intelligent girl in our class! We will never forget the modest, calm manner in which Olga received this news. Her honor is well-deser- ved, for this brilliant miss devoted the greatest part of h r four-year sojourn to diligent study, much to the ad- miration of faculty and student body. The world holds great recompense for sincerity and perseverance like yours, Olga. 28

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Edward F. Searles High School 1937 WILLIAM AUGUSTINE LANE He is little— he is ivise, He ' s a terror for his size. If you were to see five feet-one inch of sense of humor strolling ' round the corridors, you would rush urj and, wiln a slap on the back, say, Hi, Gus! Then you would se r ; why we voted Gus our clans Sonny boy; for isn ' t he the happiest, most easy going fellow you ever saw? Yes, it is certainly surprising how much good companionship can be wrapped in one small package. Keep grinning, Gus! ERNEST MATTHEW LAW Valedictorian Traffic Squad 4 President 4 Major, Cadets 4 Student Council, 2, 3 Senior Play A natural sagacity iucrease-d by a (interims education. We doff our chapeaux to one Methuen lad who is really imbued with the importance of study. Ernie ' s long burn- ing of the midnight oil has been rewarded as we all sin- cerely hoped, for he was selected valedictorian of our cia;s. As class President and Cadet Major, Ernie has gained popularity as an exceptional leader. Doubtless, Ernie, your enviable initiative and industry will sing your praises in later life as in high school. MARY JANE LEE Her eyes ' ire darkly, deeply, beautifully blue. If seeing is believing, cast your optics on the winning countenance of this member of oui only set of twins, and see if she isn ' t one of our loveliest girls. Jane is one of those characters who has a mind of her own, and cling- to her opinions with tenacity of spirit. We commend you for this trait, Jane, and know it will be one of the means to your inevitable good fortune in life. J A N ET T. LEE Saucy ■- j t black hair Pt ppy— -pretty— -80 b ware. The other half of the Lee team i characterized by her Irish beauty — large blue eyes, and jet black hair. Janet decidedly has the pep of the pepper pot, for her classmates almost unanimously voted her tin peppiest. We will nev- er forget your amusing manner of spinning Mr. ElweK around in circles, Janet, and are certain that your effer- vescent vitality will carry you far! MILDRED LONG Whose speech hath grace And is suited with wit. Millie as a grand old girl who has a mania for riding around in snappy cars with the one and only. Des] this out-of-school activity. Millie is decidedly a part of this school, and is a favorite among us. Being gifted with the art of making friends, Millie, in turn, has a host of friends to wish her well. 30