Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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1939 Edward F. Searles High School DONALD ROBERTS BALL I must go down to the sea Football Baseball Student Council Cadets, Adiutant Glee Club Traffic Squad Diminutive Don is so completely a part of school life that his absence for one day is noticed by everyone. We feel that such a popular athlete and excellent soldier will be a credit to Uncle Sam ' s Navy. CLARENCE DOUGLAS BATCHELLER Seize every opportunity Cadets, Sergeant 3, 2nd Lieutenant 4 Military Ball Committee Traffic Squad Senior Play This young- man has a smile or wise crack for every occasion. Batch has gained many friends in high school, for those who have witnessed his performances on the stage and on the drill field can only admire him. DOROTHY MAE BATEMAN A blithe heart maketh a blooming visage Blue and White Staff 3, 4 Senior Play Dot, ever active, ever pleasant, ever kind, has won her way into the hearts of her classmates through her con- stant willingness to do anything for anyone. She is what we ' d call a worthwhile friend. MARY CONSTANCE BAITS The world ' s a stage; the stage a world Glee Club Senior Play Mary ' s popularity, while always considerable, was greatly increased by her excellent performance in our Senior Play. Perhaps she will turn to a career on the stage. In any event we wish her great success. Blue and White Staff, Literary Editor Yearbook Staff HELEN FRANCES BEDARD Tiny cogs turn mighty wheels Her remarks though few are so pertinent, so witty, that those who are privileged to know her say Helen ' s a great gal in spite of her size. We wish her luck in her desire to grow a few more inches. 15

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Edward F. Searles High School 1939 WARREN RUSSELL ALLEN Silence is more eloquent than words Baseball 4 Warren is one of the few seniors in Methuen High who has gained popularity by saying very little. His own group of friends knows him as a quiet, unassuming fellow who with a few words says a great deal. IDA ARAKELIAN The eyes ban it Glee Club Ida, who seems very quiet and reserved, doesn ' t give her classmates much chance to know her. We, personally, find her attractive and would like to own those nice brown eyes. ALTHEA ASI ' INAI.l. As sunny as tht skies abovi A laugh, a smile, a winning charm with everyone, that ' s our Judy. Who could help being her friend when with a tilt of her bright blonde head she smiles at you? We wish you ' d give the M.H.S. boys a break and forget the race track and the dance orchestras. i ' add - CLIFFORD RAMSKILL 4SQUITH Win worry what tomorrow brings 2nd Lieutenant A quiet smile, and this small fellow goes busily on his way. His happy outlook on school life and its problems makes us feel that high school isn ' t so bad after all. May his optimism last forever. WALTER JOSEPH BAJOR A stout heart crushes ill luck 7 ' Eddie is famous in the high school for his steady stream of words that seem to jump out at you and tickle you until you find yourself laughing. Possessing an un- bounded sense of humor, he plays many good-natured pranks which add to the merriment of his enthusiastic friends. 14

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Edward F. Searles High School 1939 DORIS WILSON BELL Silent and sweet, Always looks neat Glee Club Field Hockey 1 Girl Reserves 2 Senior Play Class Treasurer Doris, with her kind and friendly manner, is well known in the halls of M.H.S. We have enjoyed your friendship, Dot, and wish for you friendships fully as lasting when you have said a final farewell to the school. HERBERT GEORGE BESHARA Goad at work— good at play Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant To the casual observer Herb is full of fun and indiffer- ent to scholastic life. But once he arrives in the Physic? lab his full energy and real talent are put on display. RICHARD JOSEPH BIBBINS I ' i-ii iIi linn mure fun tham nni body Dick ' s great delight in playing pranks on his friends has gained him the popularity he enjoys. While he may not be the highest in scholastic achievement, he certainly ranks high in his friends ' estimation. ALICE MARIE BLACK Industry makes all things easy 4 Class Prophecy Various Committees Basketball 2, 3, Track Field Hockey On the basketball court, on the hockey field, or in tho gymnasium, Alice stands among the highest. Her fine work extends to her studies, which fact leads us to predict that she will go far. RUTH EVELYN BODWELL A person worth knowing Basketball 2, 3, 4 Girl Field Hockey 4 Here you see Ruthie, whose beautiful tan makes her the object of much female envy. She is one of our most active seniors — her studies, her athletics, and her friends all combine to keep her busy. Reserves Various Committees 16