Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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Edward F. Searles High School 1938 ROSE DI LAVORE And the day shall have a sun This petite young lady ' s dark hair, brown eyes, and ready smile have always greeted us in the corridor;. We have often seen her teaching some of the latest dance steps to her friends. May your future be as gay as your dancing, Rose! GEORGE BERNARD DOBBINS I ' re seen the smiling Of Fortune beguiling Here is the greatest instructor in cheerfulness our school has. Snookie has, as the saying goes, what it takes. Handsome? — Mmm; cheerful? — Mmmm! What more could one wish for in a Senior boy? Snookie is a fine companion, and we hope that his future will be as sparkling as his personality. HARRIET ADELAIDE 1)1 NKASON Serious, witty, clever, and pretty Senior Play Some day this young lady will be a member of the white parade, as she will enter the Lawrence General Hospital in September, to train for the nursing profession. She certainly did a great job in the play, and would make an excellent actress, we are sure. Best of luck, Harriet. ETHEL CAROLINE DUVERGER Now labor her reward receives A quiet and polite senior who has smiled her cool, calm and collected way through high school; we introduce Ethel. Although usually very serene, we hive known Kthel to be very much bothered by trifles. Her ambition to be a beautician is worthy of her efforts. We wish you luck and loads of new hair styles! DOROTHY THERESA ESBINOLA Cheerfiilness, a nymph of healthiest hue, Her bow across her shoulder Hung Our very attractive Dot desires to become a book- keeping teacher. If she is one half as diligent in her studying of this profession as we have known her to be in high school, she will certainly attain success. With Dot l,. teach them, the pupils of the future will have a reason to enjoy bookkeeping! 20

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1938 Edward F. Searles High School BERNICE L. CHADWICK ' ' A little acid carelessly spilled, And my stockings now with holes are filled Peppy, friendly, and petite; that ' s Bernice! One of the youngest members our our class, she is determined to en- ter college next year. A very talkative but joyful person, Bernice has had a grand time in the lab. Good luck, Bernie! ANTONIETTA GRACE CHIAVARO With a smile for everyone, great honors she has won ' Blue and White 4 Ivy Orator Year Book Staff Various Committees Antoinetta is one of our most brilliant and active stud- ents. She is always ready to help those not so quick to learn things. We shall always remember her shining dark hair, sparkling eyes, and beaming smile. Voted the most likely to succeed, Antoinetta is already on her way to the top. JANET EILEEN COLLINS Quietly she rises to the top Introducing a rather shy, quiet girl. However, her tim- idness seems to be more of an asset than anything else, for her retiring manner has won her many friends. We wish you loads of success in all your ventures, Janet. s,- . KATHLEEN RUTH CONNOR This life is most jolly Senior Play Year Book Staff Class Phophecy Better known as Chickie, this likeable miss was one of Mr. Brown ' s brightest chemistry students. She has enjoyed her high school days and amused herself by kid- ding the masculine members of the faculty. Chickie spent many hours trying to blow up the lab but never succeeded in doing it. We ' ll all miss you, Chickie, but know you will be a wonderful nurse. DONALD JOSEPH CREGG Sound sleep most does please This is one boy that the good country air failed to lengthen. Poor Don! He is doomed to be a runt, but m spite of this apparent handicap, he has kept the school full of life and fun. Continue to get a lot of sl«ep, Don, even though you have to get some of it in class! 19

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1938 Edward F. Searles High School BARBARA ELIZABETH EVANS A face with gladness overspread, Soft smiles, by human kindness bred Girl Reserves Barbara is well-known throughout the school as the girl with the pleasing smile. As secretary of the Girl Re- serves, she has done a good job, and her activity in all school affairs is worthy of mention. She is sincere in all matters from the smallest to the most important, and we are certain that success will be hers. HERBERT ARTHUR FINDEISEN Merrily, merrily, I shall live now Secretary 2 Football 4 Baseball 2, 3 Lieutenant, Cadets 4 Herbie is known for his jovial manner, his way with the ladies, and his excellent work as cashier in our cafe- teria. This peppy young man, individual with his snappy clothes and his nick-name of Wheezie, has been very active in athletics and other school affairs. Keep up the good work, Herbie. WILLIAM FOX Oh, for the open road Whenever there is anything going on, you can be sure that Barrel will be there. If you think you see a forest fire in the distance, approaching quickly, you are wrong; it is just Foxie with a new shirt! Though a puzzle to many an English teacher, his pleasing personality and winning smile will carry him a long way on the road to success. BERTHA EVELYN FREEMAN Her stateliness is queenly Blue and White 4 Senior Play Tall, stately and charming, Bertha, who is very much interested in dramatics both in and outside of school, has, by her quiet, agreeable manner, won many friends. We all join in wishing her the greatest success in life and in her career as a journalist. NAIMY EVA GABOUR Fun and laughter are everywhere What would our Senior class be like without this dark- haired miss with her pleasing way of adding a touch of humor here and there? Naimy has taken an interest in all school activities and athletics, and wherever a helping hand is needed, there you will find Naimy. Here ' s to you. Naimy! Keep your sunny side up. 21