Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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Edward F. Searles High School 1939 THERESA M. GARABEDIAN Friendship is better than knowledge Glee Club 3, 4 Various Committees Friendliness speaks for itself. With geniality and a compliment for all, There=a exemplifies a sincere friend. She has left a long-lasting impression on her classmates. MARTHA E. GARLIC K The hand of diligent maketh rich Martha is always ready and willing: to help out a puzzled commercial student. She always knows the an- swers. Cheerio. Martha, and best of luck. RUTH EDNA GORDON A little help goes a Ion; u-ay Assistant Basketball Mgr. 3 Glee Club 4 Basketball Mgr. 4 Various Committees Dark-haired and petite, Ruth is one of those quiet giris with a host of friends. Her work as manager of the girls ' basketball team originates from a character which spells efficiency and intelligence. FERN AN DE M. GUERARD She aims to please Fernande is a quiet, unobtrusive girl. She never looks worried, but she always looks happy and busy. It takes work to get ahead, but you ' ll make the grade easily, Fernande. ROBERT WALLACE GUMB Music is called the happy art Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3 Glee Club 3 Rhythm Orchestra 1 This blonde musician needs no introduction to his class- mates, for we all know him and will remember him by his efforts in blowing the bass horn. He was of prime im- portance in bringing up the rear of the school band. 24

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1939 Edward F. Searles High School MILDRED O. FRAAS She may look quiet, but look again Glee Club 3, 4 Various Committees Milly has hordes of friends. Her kindness and gener- osity are well-known. We know she is a real friend by the way that she has kept with Ann during high school. Happiness and success in years to come, Milly! ROBERT JOHN FRASER True ivorth is quiet, undemonstrative Bob is a quiet, good-looking fellow who always boosts his class. He was never in the way, but when we needed him we could always find him around. We ' ll never forget you, Bob. WILLIAM A. FULLER, JR. Ambition is a powerful source of good Orchestra 2 Glee Club 4 Various Committees Not only have we an actor in our midst, but also a mathematical genius. His flattering line has attracted many unsuspecting females toward him. With your math- ematically inclined mind, Billy, you ought to be able to figure women out. ANNA FURST Quiet but efficient Glee Club 3, 4 Various Committees We all know Ann is going to go places in the commer- cial world. If she puts her dynamic personality into ac- tion, woe betide all obstacles. Keep up to the standard you are now on, Ann. FRANCES M. GALLANT Lovely ey es of violet blue Glee Club 3, 4 Fran has made many friends in the year she has been with us. She has beautiful eyes which, if the adage is true, show she has a good character. Best of luck, Fran. 23

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1939 Edward F. Searles High School DONALD E. HACKETT, JR. A boy of hope and forward looking mind Blue and White Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Don displayed a fine part of his acting ability in the senior play. He was the leading man and we feel sure that this is an omen announcing future success for this young man. ARLENE FRANCES HALL Play up and play the game Hockey 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Track 3 Various Committees Upon the basketball court, Arlene bounds into the lime- light the strongest. iShe finds studies inconveniences, but when a worker is wanted Arlene always shows up with willingness. SARAH M. C. HAMILTON The subtle charm of her voice Glee Club 3, 4 Although Sarah is one of those quiet girls in the class, her popularity is immense. By her ability as a singer and through her courtesy, we are sure she will realize her ambition to be an important songstress. JOHN HARNISCH A good-natured all around fellow ' Football 3, Track 2, 3 Clee Club 3, 4 Various Committees Buster is known and appreciated for his fine punts on the gridiron. We also recognize him by his striking blue roadster. His numerous friends expect him to carve a niche for his plaque among gridiron greats. JULIA O. HARNISCH Cheerfulness is her mantle Glee Club 4 Blue and White Staff 4 Hockey 4 Various Committees Because of Julia ' s readiness to promote class activities, she merits the label of class-backer. She is always ready to step in with a smile and share the hard work if it will better the interests of her class. 25