Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1940 volume:

CLASS BOOK - 1040- Edward r . oearles rligh bchool METHUEN MASSACHUSETTS NEVINS MEMORIAL -305BROADWA1 METHUEN, MA 01844 LIBRARY ' Post Proelium Praemium Dedicated to the memory of Jennie Szostak our friend and classmate (CUT COURTESY OF E A G LE- TR I BU N E ) Edward F. Searles High School 1940 i in. i u.u n THE FACULTY Carleton D. Skillings Dorothea T. Allen John Bagnell University of New Hampshire B.S. E.D.M. Principal Smith A.B. English Colby B.S. Mathematics Urville J. Beaumont Boston College A.B. Commercial Law, Economics, History Chester A. Brown Colby B.S. Science John D. Byrne University of Michigan B.S. in C.E. Algebra, Biology, History Alice Coulson Trinity College A.B. English Kathleen M. Doran Boston University B.S. in P.A.L. Commercial, English Clarence A. Elwell Bates A.B. Latin, Commercial Law, Economics Mary C. Cavitte English W. Beverly Ingalls Martha D. Lange Dorice Lord Ethel F. Lord Carrie Lyman Margaret McDermott Helen Southworth Helen Stacey Bernice Staples Hazel M. Whitehead Ruth Wright Evelyn L. Gammons Biology English French Commercial Mathematics French, Latin Syracuse A.B. Tufts B.S. Radcliffe A.B., Harvard Ed. M. Smith A.B. Boston University A.B. Boston University B.S. Boston University A.B. Boston University B.S. History, Problems of Democracy Boston University B.S.E. Commercial Lowell Normal, Mass. School of Art Drawing Boston University B.S.S. Commercial University of New Hampshire A.B. French, History Cannon ' s Commercial College Secretary Edward F. Searles High School 1940 CLASS POEM Our school we leave with hopes and dreams, Soon to find just how it seems To go our way and try our best To live and prosper with the rest Who ' ve left these ivy-covered walls, These paneled rooms ami high-arched halls. It seems so strange to know that we May never again come back to see Our friends and this beloved scene, Our school and what it ' s come to mean: And yet we ' re glad to go ahead- Some to be leaders, some to be led. Our friend.- and lo ed one.- wait to -ee Just what we ' ll do and w ha! we ' ll be; Rich or pool ' , we II show diem all That we shall rise but never fall. e look low ai ' d 1 1 1 • wiili unsheathed sword, For alter the battle will conic the reward. Virginia Smith 1940 Edward F. Searles High School CLASS SONG Now we must leave the sheltering place Of thine ivy shrouded walls And through thine oaken portals pass Where fickle Fortune calls. We ' ll always cherish memories Of these happy, carefree years We spent in glad companionship Beyond all doubts and fears. Within our hearts we ' ll ever hold Our own motto fine and true And strive to keep unfurled unstrained Our banner, gold and blue. - — Agnes Ross Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Wl - , r j y YEARBOOK COMMITTEE Front Row: C. Schenk, A. Fraser. A. Dixon, J. Weiss, L. Dean, E. Kfourv H. Domoradszki. Back Row: A. Verfaille, A. Korbey, W. Loeffler. W. Redmond. Editor; D. Lee, R. Graichen. YEARBOOK STAFF G press their HE staff this year has worked untiringly to make the Year Book the success it has been in the past, and we sincerel) hope our efforts will be rewarded by your satisfaction with the results. We wish to ex- our gratitude and appreciation to all those who so willingly dedicated time in assisting us. Editor-in-Chief nil m J. Redmond, Jr. Picture Committee William Loeffler Alexander Korbey Business Managers Jane Weiss. Chairman Lillian Dean Raymond Gran hen Associate Editors Cora Schenk. Chairman Donald Lee Alfred Verfaille Helen Domoradzki ki.ini: Fraser Eleanor Kfoury 9 m o Edward F. Searles High School 1940 SHIRLEY ABERCROMBIE Good-nature is the beauty of the mind Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 A girl with hosts of friends is Shirley. Pleasantness and good-nature are a few of her outstanding character- istics. We wish you success and happiness, Shirley! ROBERT KERR ADAMS It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends Class Treasurer 3 Football 2, 3 Hi-Y Club 3 Lieutenant, Cadets 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Hats is the tall, friendly, humorous fellow who is so apt at athletics. We ' ve laughed at his Teddy bear hair cut and romantic inclinations in Economics clsss, but he ' s taken it all on the chin. Fortunate will be his girl friend, for she will ride among the clouds when he has completed his contemplated training in aviation. ELEANOR MARTHA ALEKEL Such a pearly row of teeth, that sovereignty would have pawned her jewels for them Girls ' A.A. 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 While El is another of those quiet girls at school, her many friends know her as a gay, fun-loving pal. Her quick smile, revealing a set of flashing white teeth, has won the hearts of many of her classmates. May you be successful in whatever you choose to be, El! ELIZABETH ANDONIAN What a spendthrift she is of her tongue! Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Tiny Lizzy has often kept her friends in an uproar while she babbled on. She is known to excel in dress- making as we ' ve seen from the variety of her well-fitting clothes. Happy days, Elizabeth! MARY ANTONE Biddle ee um bum bum Here comes May with her mandolin Girls ' A.A. 2 A gay disposition accompanied by the melodious tune: ' from the strings of her mandolin has brought May her many friends. She ' s a piano plaver, too! Some girl is May. 14 1940 Edward F. Searles High School ISABELLE APKARIAN Softness of smile indicates softness of character Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2, 3 Isabelle will be remembered as a girl who never failed to flash a smile to all she met in the corridors. With a twinkle in her eye, she greeted you and made the world seem right. Keep on smiling, Isabelle, and happiness will be yours. MARCELLE CARMELLE AUCLAIR Oh, she will sing the savageness out of a bear Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Senior Play 4 Mac is the fortunate possessor of an unusually beauti- ful voice and a winning personality. Her intimate friends know her to be overflowing with fun. Being sick wouldn ' t be so bad with pleasant Mac as our nurse. ALICE AVEDESIAN Politeness costs nothing and gains everything Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Senior Play Committee We know Alice as pleasingly-plump and polite. She is a girl who has a knack of taking bits of things and shap- ing them into a fine finished product. Her ambition is 0 be a good cook. Good luck, Alice, and may we some day get an opportunity to taste the fruit of your ambition. EVELYN LOUISE AUSTIN Neat, not gaudy Girls ' A.A. 2, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Ev is the type of girl an executive would appreciate as a secretary. Her patient, sedate manner and neat ap- pearance make her a pleasure to have around. By the way, Ev, won ' t you let us in on how you keep that School-girl Complexion? HENRY FRANCIS BAILEY, JR. ' I find the medicine worse than the malady ' Football 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3; Captain 4 Basketball 2, 3 Picture Committee Student Council The memory of Hank as an athlete will always re- main with us. His jollity has brought forth many a laugh. To become a doctor is his foremost thought. Go to it, ' Doc Bailey! 15 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 DOROTHY ELVA BAKER Whose every little ringlet thrilled. As if with soul and passion filled! Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Dot ' s natural waves have been the envy of many a straight-haired girl. This has not, however, discouraged their liking for her; for at any time you may have seen a chatting group with Dot in the midst. All who know her say that she has never failed to create a pleasing at- mosphere wherever she happened to be. ISABEL JULIA BARCLAY Contentment is the parent of delight Glee Club 3, 4 We have seen Is go about in her own quiet way, con- tent with what she has and is. She has an eye for beauty and would like to further this appreciation of the exquisite by taking up interior decorating. WINIFRED JOSEPHINE BECKETT A sunny temper gilds the edges of life ' s blackest cloud Glee Club 4 Wini is a vivacious, young redhead, with plenty of pep and alertness. She ' s the kind that always has some- thing to talk about. Say, Wini, what ' s the technique you use to have the boys rush you at Recreation Ballroom dances? JOHN WILLIAM BEDELL Learn to labor and to wait Cadets 4 Traffic Squad 4 Bill is a fellow who likes to do something which re- quires hard manual labor. He is not afraid to attack a Strenuous piece of work. He will find an excellent oppor- tunity to put this desire into effect if he secures a position as a steel worker in the future, as is his hope. ANTHONY JOSEI ' H BERARDI He hath no leisure who useth it not Football 2 Tony, who. in spite of all his activities, finds spare moments now and then, spends most of his leisure time hiking, camping, and boat-building. Tony is the best-liked and most sociable boy in his community. His motto is fair play in all sports. As he is a Boy Scout and a skating, skiing, baseball and football enthusiast, we ' ve never been bored while talking with him. Keep up the pep, Tony! 1(5 1940 Edward F. Searles High School ARLEEN MARGARET BLETCHER Patience and gentleness are power Girls ' A.A. 3 Arleen is a girl who has patience, endurance and gentle- ness. How fortunate it is that she is planning to be a nurse where these qualities are most important! May success be yours, Arleen! CLAIRE LEONA BLODGETT ' A rolling stone gathers no moss ' Class Will Book Club, Vice President Cheerleader 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Girls ' A.A. 2, i Blue and White 4 Peppy and petite, Claire tripped along our corridor 1 ;. Her genial smile and sociable way have gained her scores of fine friends. She has vigorously cheered our football teams on to victory. Keep up that vitality, Claire! VIOLET LILLIAN BOTTLEBERGHE Life without laughing is a dreary blank Glee Club 3 Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 A loud giggle, a shuffle of feet, a high-pitched, excited voice and here comes Vicky into Miss Coulson ' s fourth period English class. She wishes to become a child nurse. We are sure that the children she takes care of will be a well-amused lot. PAUL BOGOSIAN Never idle a minute, but thrifty and thoughtful of others Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Always busy, studiou- and polite is our Paul. It takes ambition to go to school, do homework, and then work in the mill as we ' ve known Paul to do. In spite of all these things to occupy his time, he may be seen at a strenuous game of baseball. We know you ' ll succeed in the refrig- eration business which you ' ve chosen, Paul. BERTHA MARIE BOUTIN Happy and gay she goes on her way Glee Club 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Small though she is, Bertie manages to creep into our thoughts because of her unlimited cheerfulness. School must be a place of heaven to her, since she desires to be- come a teacher of English Literature. We wish you suc- cess, Bertie. 17 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 MARY FRANCES BRAILSFORD Gaiety is the soul ' s health; sadness its poison Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserves 3, 4 Frannie Brailsford — she ' s small, she ' s cute, she ' s sweel , she ' s nice, but she always says the wrong: thing: at the wrong: time. She wants to be a music teacher, so some day we may hear of the great and glorious music of Miss Frances Brailsford. VICTOR BRUM Faint heart ne ' er won fair lady Though rather shy when the girls are around, Victor makes up for it while with his boy pals. He is known to be a true friend to all acquainted with him. After he has studied agriculture and set up a farm, we ' ll have to visit Victor to sample some of his products. ' 1 RICHARD BROOKS Parting is such sweet sorrow It was a great lo?s to the class when Dick left it in his senior year to go to Connecticut. We ' ve all missed his likeable grin, easy-going way-, and witty rem; Just what his plans for the future are, we don ' t knov . but in any case, he is certain to have a happy, successful life. JOSEPH JOHN BUCKLEY Music hath power to soften rocks; Or bend a knotted oak. Orchestra Band 2, 3, 4 Handsome, curly-haired Joe, one of our most talented musicians, has been playing: the clarinet in our Champ- ion high school hand for two years. Throughout his entire high school career, he has been an active member of various committees. Be plans to study for the medical profession at Dartmouth college. If Joe isn ' t successful in curing his patients with his medical skill, a tune from his clarinet will soon put the patient on the road to re- covery. LYD1A RITA CABRAL Sentiment is the ripened fruit of fancy Girls ' A. A. 3, 4 Liddie is a girl who looks quiet and inert. Once you have gained her friendship, you will find that she is quite jolly, and certainly sentimental. She has often brif tened the spirits of her pals with her optimistic rhymes. May she be successful in contributing poems to the editorial pages of our newspapers, as she has often dreamed of doing. 18 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 JEANNE CHAREST Strike while the iron is hot Glee Club 3 Girls ' A.A. Blonde-haired and blue-eyed Jeanne rates among those who have learned to utilize their time. If she is not at her studies after school, you may see her running- an errand or doing some odd job. In this way, Jeanne is developing a strength of. mind and character which is essential for a successful future. MILDRED ELIZABETH CODY True men and women are all physicians to make us well Girls ' A.A. 2, 3 Mud is another of those quiet girls! That ' s what nearly everyone thinks, and only those who know her well know her to be the opposite. Because of her ambition to be one of the many Girls in White, we know she is headed for a great future. Loads of luck to you, Mud! DOROTHY MARY COELHO If you want learning, you must work for it Glee Club 3, 4 Not only will we remember Dot for her sweetly dimpled cheeks and chin, but for the pleasure she added to classes on difficult subjects. She was ever ready to recite the lessons which she always studied thoroughly and transformed into topics of interest by a touch of her personal opinion. ■ Girls ' A.A. 2 SADIE ANNE COREY Laugh and grow fat Senior Play Committee 4 Sal is a lassie with a happy, cheerful air. You may always feel at ease and in good humor while with her. Always ready to help someone in difficulty with his home- work or cheer the disappointed, Sal will certainly have happy patients at the hospital where she trains. ARMAND P. COCCHIARO Went in the one ear and out the other Football 2, 3 We will always think of Armand as the object of Mi. Beaumont ' s jokes. Armundo always took the knocks in the right spirit; therefore, he added hilarity to Mr. Beaumont ' s third period Commercial Law and Economics :lass. 19 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 MARY RITA CRUDALE Speech is silver; silence is golden Girls ' A.A. 3 Mary has a quiet disposition; so much so, that her presence is often unknown. Those fortunate enough to gain her confidence, feel the effect of her true friendship. She is as sincere as her understanding brown eves show. FLORENCE JANE CUMMING Cheerfulness is health Girl A.A. If cheerfulness is health, we may rest assured that Florence ' s patients will be healthy again the day she comes to take care of them. Her pleasing tone of voice and jovial manner will get her far in the career she has chosen. Good luck, Florence! BARBARA RITA CENTO Fortune befriends the bold Blue and White 4 Art Club 4 Bobby, chubby and pretty, has had the nerve to give away our little romantic affairs to the readers of the Blue and White. How -he finds out these little things, we cannot hope to know. Bobby, who delights in exotic clothes, hopes to become a dress designer. PHI II. IS MAI DAWSON Diligence is the mother of Good Luck Glee Club 3, 4 Phyllis is conscientious and dependable in whatever is assigned to her. Though she is saying little, she may be silently memorizing some assigned passage or planning her next composition. She has been admired for her ac- curacy and stick-to-itiveness. ' She hopes to become a secretary, and we wish her every success. We know that she will be indispensable to any employer who is lucky enough to have her work for him. DOROTHY MAY DEADY The part was aptly lifted and naturally performed Blue ami White 2. ; Editor-in-chief 4 Band ■), 4 Senior Play 4 Orchestra 3 Basketball 2 We shall always think of Dolly as an athletic girl. Though she devoted much of her time to sports activities, her chief interest lies in opera, dramatics and travel. From her fine acting in the Senior Play, we may sincerely predict that she will become the successful actress she wishes some day to be. 20 1940 Edward F. Searles High School LILLIAN IRENE DEAN Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance Valedictorian Ring Committee 3 Class Secretary 3 Girls ' A. A. 2, 3 Year Book Committee 4 Girl Reserves 4 A quiet reserve, a sweet smile, a sunny disposition, and an inexhaustible ambition — these are characteristics of our intelligent Lil. We ' ve chosen her the Girl-Most- Likely-to-Succeed, proving our admiration and confidence in her high scholastic standing. Her charming personal- ity has already won her a fine position at a local bank. We anticipate a great future for you, so the best of luck to you, Lil. FRANCIS THOMAS DeFRATES The young man (hat blushes is not quite a brute Senior Play Committee 4 Ollie is one of our handsomest boys, and is usually found smiling. He is ever ready to do anyone a favor, but dislikes being praised because it takes so very little to make him blush. Ollie ' s ambition is to join the navy. We ' re sure he ' ll make good, for he has all the qualities of a good sailor. AURELIO ROCCO DeLUCIA His bark is worse than his bite Cadet Corps, 1st Lieutenant 4 Traffic Squad 4 Curley has set many a fair maiden ' s heart throbbing with his curly hair and furious blush. Though sarcastic to friends, his jests express admiration and respect for them. I EUGENE A. DEVANEY, Jr. Then let me live unseen, unknown If the proverb, Silencs is golden, is true, Gene should should be very wealthy. We shall always remember him as a student who never said much, but who was a fellow worth having as a friend. Good luck. Gene, and may you travel the road of success. STANLEY DIMMOCK Music washes away from the soul the dust of every-day life Football Manager 3 Under the friendly, guiding spirit of Stanley, our team has been spurred on to many a victorious game. When not riding his bicycle, Stanley may be at home playing or practicing on his banjo and concertina. He plays not only to lighten his spirits or pass away the time, but also to give pleasure at banquets. May you ever be as gay as the strains of your music, Stan! 21 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 ARLENE PEARL DIXON There is centainly no beauty on earth Which exceeds the natural loveliness of woman Class Treasurer 4 Year Book Committee 4 Senior Play 4 Various Committees Girl Reserves 4 Arnie the student who has done the most for the school, and the busiest grirl, has well earned her titles. Being 1 such an unusual combination of beauty, intelligence, poise, and courtesy, we could not help being; interested in and attracted to this active member of our class. The whole school feels that she has been a valuable asset. A great future awaits you, Arnie! FRANKLIN NASH DODGE Much study is a weariness of the flesh At any time that you may have strolled into fifth period study, you could have seen Dodgie studiously at his lessons. Stopping; only to pass some traveling; love-note, he studied on conscientiously. To own a dairy farm is his ambition. Good luck, Dodgie. HELEN SOPHIE DOMORADZK] Plougrh d eep while sluggards sleep Year Book Staff 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Shining;, blonde hair, sparkling; brown eyes, a pleasant smile, and a friendly word of greeting; for all — that ' s Helen. With her zest for hard work and an almost un- canny ability for getting; things done, it is not surpris- ing that Helen ' s scholastic record is the object of envy. That splendid record and your sunny disposition cause us to be very optimistic about your future. Helen. Just go right on smiling! MARY D ' ORTO ■Where did you not those eyes? Glee Club (Jills A.A. From all appear u,..-. one would expect Mary to be a shy and serious young lady, but one very short interval with her immediate dispels any such notion. She is a lover of boating of all kinds hut intends to be a hiumc teacher when she ' s all grown up. You know we wish you well. -Mary. DONALD ALTON DOW Today I am a king; Glee Club 2 Various Committee- [{and 2. 3, 4 Orchestra • , 4 Pageant This handsome .-wain, dear readers, is our class king. Among other accomplishments, Don is a gifted musician and would like nothing better than to display his talents over the radio, and what with television well on its way. we ' ll heartily agree that it ' s not a bad idea. 22 1940 Edward F. Searles High School RUSSELL WILLIAM DYKE Nice to look at, but better to know Russell ' s light blond hair, deep blue eyes, and fair com- plexion have made more than one lass of M.H.S. cast an admiring: glance in his direction. He doesn ' t pay much attention to us girls, however, as he is rather studious. Well, your ability to stick to your work will get you far in life, Russell, and we hope you ' ll keep it up. MARILYN C. EICHORN Still waters run deep Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Lynn seems to be rather quiet to some of us, but we find that she isn ' t so very quiet outside of school. Those of us who really know her recognize her as being a true and worthy friend. We are sure that she ' ll be successful in years to come. DOROTHY ARLENE ELWELL Hurry, hurry all the while. How does she keep that dimpled smile? Glee Club 3, 4 Blue and White Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Dot is one of the popular members of our Senior Class. Cute, sincere, self-confident and mischievous, Dot has made everybody like her. She does not hesitate to ask about anything she doesn ' t understand. Yet she ' s always willing to help a student in distress. Keep on being so, Dot! We like you that way! RUTH H. EYERS Tiny — but good things come in small packages! Glee Club 4 Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Ruthie, with her dimpled smile and lovely disposition, has helped to make the years of high school pleasant for her many friends. Altough rather quiet in school, she is known outside for her love of fun and cute ways. Ruthie intends to work in an office where, we are sure, she will be a success. Good luck, Ruthie! DANIEL P. FARLEY, JR. As happy as the day is long Cadets Captain, 4 Glee Club 3 Various Committees Whenever we hear a hearty laugh issuing from Miss Southworth ' s home room, we don ' t even turn around to see to whom it belongs; we know all the time that it ' s Pete ' s . Pete indulges in sports, but he would like to be a good violinist. The best of luck, Pete! 23 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Glee Club 4 MARY T. FARRIS Silence is golden Very neat in appearance, Mary has wisely tried, in her quiet and dignified way, to make her years of high school be of value, by studying hard. She intends to go to col- lege after graduation to become a druggist. Keep up the good work, Mary, and you ' ll come out on top! RAYMOND FERRIS His pleasant dispositoin Will make us all miss him! Glee Club 4 Ray is a very well-liked member of our class, perhaps because he is a good sport and is the owner of an ex- tremely amiable disposition. He makes us wonder if he ever gets angry. Ray intend? to go to college where we hope he will have as manv friends as he has had at M.H.S. JOHN H. FEUGILL. JR. ' Blue-eyed and tall, well-liked by all Track Team 2, :J. 4 Cadets 1st Lieutenant, 4 Glee Club 2 Various Committees Here we have Johnnie, who has helped to liven up many of our classes. Amiable and full of fun as he is, we have all enjoyed having him with us throughout our years at M.H.S. Johnnie intends to further his education and we know he ' ll make a success in life. Good luck, John! A RITA FICHERA As fresh as a daisy Girls ' A.A. 4 Whenever we see Ann she is well-dressed and ex- tremely neat, with a capital N. She seems to be quiet, but perhaps she hasn ' t the time to be anything else, as every time we look at her she ' s busy. However, she has formed many friendships which we are sure will be everlasting. The best of luck. Ann! LKONA (i. FLANDERS The eves ha e it ! Girl Reserves Glee Club 2. 3, I Girls A.A. 2, 3 Lonie is a quiet, serious student, who is fond of read- ing and skiing. She possesses a pair of the prettiest eyes we ' ve ever had the pleasure of seeing. Upon graduating, she intends to go to business school, where her quiet way- and perseverance will see to it that she succeeds. 24 1940 Edward F. Searles High School ARLINE JOAN FRASER ' Sociable, steadfast, and demure Yearbook Committee 4 Quiet and unassuming, Arline goes about her way, sel- dom bothering anyone, but making her rank as a student zoom sky-high. Although Arline doesn ' t know as yet what she will do after graduating, we may be sure that she will succeed in anything she undertakes. MARY L. FUSCO Mary is cheerful all the while, and never is without a smile Girls ' A.A. 2 Mary has us wondering how she can squeeze so much merriment and mischief into such a little person as she. She ' s always smiling, so it seems, and has made many envy her optimistic view on life. With those ways, Mary, you ' ll be a great success. ROSEMARY ANNE GALLAGHER A rolling stone gathers no moss Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Rosemary is a seemingly carefree student of ours who is continually in a great rush to go somewhere and do something. Where does she get all the energy, anyway She says her hobby is collecting pins. What kind of pins? Best wishes to you, Rosemary! THOMAS J. GANLEY Small — but makes a lot of noise Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2 Basketball Mgr. 4 Various Committees Gan is another distinguished and popular member of our class. He is an active participant in school affairs, and is a member of our orchestra. He intends to go to Holy Cross College where we hope that he ' ll be as well- liked as he has been by the students of M.H.S. BERTHA GARYONIS Quiet and sweet, attracts everyone she meets Glee Club 4 Art Club 4 Her good taste in clothes and her ability to wear them well, together with her ever-so-sweet smile and timid voice is enough to distinguish Cookie in any class and to attract many unknown admirers. She plans to make her hobby — drawing — of practical use by going to the Massachusetts School of Art. Looking at your splendid work in school, Cookie, we are sure you will become an excellent artist. 25 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 LINCOLN CHARLES GILES A word spoken in due season — how good is it ! Band 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Although Lincoln seems quiet and serious, we ' d miss him if he weren ' t with us. Lincoln says he wants to be an electrician, and we think he ' d make a good one. as he seems capable of carrying out successfully anything he decides to do. Good luck to you, Lincoln! AN ASTASIA GORELZENKO Stay as sweet as you are Girls ' A.A. 2 Anna is shy and sweet, owns a very charming smile, md loves to sew. As a matter of fact, she intends to be- come a dressmaker and designer in years to come. Wc have every reason to believe she ' ll succeed. RAYMOND E. GRAICHEN We like your genial pleasant air Class History Various Committees President 2, 3 Band 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Orchestra 2. 3, 4 During all the years that we have known him, Ray has combined intelligence as a student with intelligence as a friend; the result h one of the many reasons why he was elected to serve as president of our class for two years. Among other accomplishments, he is an excellent typist, and hopes one day to be a court reporter. Good luck, Ray. we ' r for you. a hundred per cent! DONALD T. GRENVILLE Actions sp ak louder than words Basketball 2, 3. 1 Traffic Officer 4 Hand 2. 3, 4 captain of th basketball team for the season of 1939-1940, Don could always be depended on to come through with a score when it was necessary. He is a E 1. dean athlete, who believes in winning fairly and squarely. Keep up the good sportsmanship. IDA M. GRIFFIN We searched and searched till at last we found A redhead who was with no temper endowed! Girls ' A. A. 2 Glee Club 1 Girl Reserves 3 Well we think we have at last found one redhead wh i definitely has not a temper. Good for you, Ida! Quiet and happy-jro-lucky, Ida has gone through school with her cheerful and obliging manner, making friends every- where. We hope you will keep your sweet temper all through life. Ida, as you have done till now. 26 1940 Edward F. Searles High School ALBERT GROSS ■ ' In your face we see The map of honor, tru ' .h, and loyalty ' Basketball 3, Student Council 4 Various Committees Albert is a rather quiet but co-operative student, who has been appointed as a member of our Student Council. Not content to remain in Methuen, he intends to see the world after he graduates. Well, we hope that you have lots of exciting ' adventure in life, Albert. ALICE ELIZABETH HARGREAVES With patience, friendliness, and faitfhulness combined, She ' s the nicest girl we could ever find. Girls ' A.A. 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Alice seems to be one of those persons who can get along with anybody. She has made scores of friends while with us and we need not doubt that she will do the same in the future. Keep your pleasant disposition, Alice, and you ' ll get along! ' KENNETH GEORGE HARRIS Why worry what tomorrow brings? Cadets, Quartermaster 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Track 2, 3 Various Committees One of our most popular, fun-loving seniors, Harry ' ' surprised us all by informing us that his hobby is, of all things — back-yard farming! He ' s planning to attend the University of New Hampshire, where we feel sure he ' ll enjoy just as much popularity as he has here. LESLIE I. HARRIS Sweet and co-operative in her ways Various Committees Coming to us in her junior year, Les, our gay young lass from Pelham made us sit up and take notice as she gave her frequent recitations in English. Her amorous and seemingly everlasting smile, together with her co- operativeness and perseverance, has attracted many friends and will, in her career as a nurse, make her pa- ients almost enjoy being sick. FRANKLIN R. HARRISON, JR. A person worth knowing Glee Club 4 A flashing smile, a wiffle haircut, a terrific sense of humor, and there you have our very congenial Tubby. He ' s an ardent hockey fan, and intends to further his ed- ucation, after graduating from high school. Believe us, Tubby will be a mighty important asset to any school he chooses to attend. ) 27 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 ALBERT ERNEST HARTWIG, JR. Handsome is as handsome does Class Secretary 4 Football 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Gles Club 4 Band 2, 3. 4 Orchestra 3, 4 Pageant Al is the ideal football hero, and we don ' t have to guess why. His excellent playing on the field plus his good looks would make any girl ' s heart go pitter patter! He has been very active in school affairs and is a distin- guished and well-liked member of our class. We hope you secure as prominent a position in college as you have at M.H.S., Al. CECELIA JULIA HEALY Give her work, and it shall be done Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserves 4 Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Ceal is a classmate who is really difficult to describe. Her personality is pleasant, and she possesses so many good traits that one cannot limit her character to just so many adjectives, so we ' ll just say that all together Ceal ' is nice, and a perfectly swell kid. We hope you progress in the outride world just as well as you have in school, Ceal ' WILLIAM E. HEWSON You ' ve got to be a football hero Class President ' !, 4 Yearbook Committee Student Council 1 Blue and White 4 Traffic Squad 4 Various Committees Orchestra 1 4 Band 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 3. 4 Track 2, 3 We introduce Biff, our famous football star. During his high-school career he has not only played excellent football, but also has made a name for himself in track and baseball. We hear that he has taken up music quite seriously. .May you do as well in the business course which you plan to enter. Biff. II. BARBARA HILL ' Tib good-will that makes intelligence Band 3. 4 Pageant 3 Glee Club 1 Barbara is one of our rather quiet girls who may be frequently seen diligently studing Physics. We under- stand that she plans to study nursing. Good luck. Babs! CAROLYN A. R. HILL A true friend never lacks friends Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. J. ,G ! Cal ' s nickname should have been Call for oik ■ always able to call on her for school news. Many the mornings that groups of classmates collected about her desk to hear the latest news. Carolyn has a very pleasant disposition and she will go far because of it. e wish her luck in her secretarial work. 28 1940 Edward F. Searles High School HELEN GRACE HILL I ' ve got rhythm Girls ' A.A. 2 Glee Club 4 Here ' s a girl who loves dancing and her studies as well. It ' s not often we find an honor student to be a jitterbug, too! We hope that whatever you undertake will be suc- cessful for you, Helen. ELEANOR ROSEMARY HOEY Laugh and the world laughs with you Girls ' A.A. 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Eleanor seems quiet but is really full of fun. Shall we ever forget all her laughter in Mr. Elwell ' s room! The best of luck to you Eleanor, in the business course you plan to study. HELEN LILLIAN HOH Studious of elegance and ease Various Committees 3. 4 Glee Club i Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 This popular, intelligent girl has done much for the benefit of our class. We shall remember her as a sociable girl, always ready and willing to drive the gang to and from school. She has made no definite plans for the fu- ture, but we certainly wish her all the luck in the world. ELIZABETH ELSIE HOLROYD She aims to please Glee Club 4 Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Liz ' s soft blonde hair and cupid ' s bow mouth have been admired by many a girl. Because of her interest in others, and her cheery conversation, she has succeeded. We hope her nurse ' s career will prove to be just as suc- cessful. GEORGE HOVANASIAN Silence speaks for itself To those who are acquainted with George, he is a friend worth having. He seems quiet and bashful, but we won- der .... Good luck to you, Hove, in whatever you undertake. 29 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 HENRY HOVAN ASIAN Silence is worth its weight in gold Various Committees 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Henry is a member of that famous trio The Three Muskateers ' His friends find in him a great pal who is worth keeping. We hope the way will be smooth for you, Henry. FLORENCE MARIE HUARD True to work, word and friend Senior Play 4 Various Committees 3, 4 Intelligence, neatness, and friendliness combined with a pleasant countenance, characterize this young lady. Her excellent piano playing and acting in the Senior Play {.rove that she is talented as well. You should do excel- lent work in your career. Dusty. KENNETH RUSSELL HYDE Good things come in small packages Football 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Various Committees 2, 3, 4 Heidy is one of our star basketball men. He is small, but on the basketball team he could do the work of two players. There is an old saying that good things cum- in small packages. Heidy has proved this. We wish him luck. ROBERT 1). INGLE .Men of few words are the best men Here ' s the other member of the team Dave and Bob. His interest in science and mathematics goes just as deep as his friend ' s. We ' ve seen you skiing, too. Bob; you do very well. LUCY J AM AN A modern maiden, yet self-possessed Orchestra 2. . ., 4 Lou ' s excellent work in the orchestra during high school has proved her musical ability. She is quiet, re- vived, and regarded highly by all who know her. 30 1940 Edward F. Searles High School RITA LAURA JAMESON I ' ve got an invitation to a dance Girls ' A.A. 2 Rita is ;small, likeable, and appears to be silent. How- ever, we understand that she was partly responsible for all the giggling done in the fifth period study. Neverthe- less, ishe does take her studies quite seriously, and will, we are sure, be a perfect stenographer. ELIZABETH ANN JENNINGS Quiet but efficient Minty is a quiet, unassuming person with a friendly, cheerful manner. She does well in shorthand; thus, we are certain of her success as a stenographer. VIVIAN KAMAL Good nature and good sense must ever join Viv is a tall, friendly, boyish type of person with a mass of rich, brown, curly hair. Her good sense and pleasant personality have made her a friend worth having. WILLIAM R. KANNHEISER Life is a song Cadets, Lieutenant 4 Traffic Squad 4 Senior Play 4 Glee Club 4 Those who know Kunny realize how good his acting in the Class Play was, for he is quite the opposite of the stern, serious-minded man that he portrayed. He has an inquisitive, jolly manner and likes to tease. Other boys are wont to say of him — What ' s he got that I haven ' t? JAMES CHARLES KEAMY Mischief lurks in his eyes To outsiders Jim appears to be quiet, but his friends know him to be mischievous and fun loving. He and his friend Alex have good times together, we hear. We wish you success, Jim. 31 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 MARY KATHLEEN KENYON A pleasant face, a cheerful heart Girls ' A.A. 2 Glee Club 3 Kay is the young: lady whom Mr. Elwell delights in teasing. She is talkative, likes movie stars, and wants to be a nurse. You ' ll have enough male patients, Kay. HELEN BLANCHE KRZAKOWSKI Good at work, good at play Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Ginger is the girl who ' s always in a hurry, even when he ' s driving a car! We all admire her well-arranged, honey colored hair; it is evidence of her future success as a hairdresser. Glee Club 3, 4 Ait Club 4 ELEANOR BARBARA LAYOUN KFOURY .Make haste slowly Yearbook Committee 4 Various Committees 2, 3, 4 Pageant We understand that Eleanor is going to follow an art career and we wish her the best of luck. Froggie has a charm of manner which suit? the life of an artist. Give her ju-t a glance and her appearance is not upsetting, but look again, and you will find her alarmingly attractive. DAVID R. KING Science enlarges the views David ' s favorite hideout seems to be the lab and the person usually seen with him is Bob Ingle. David is a born genius in both Chemistry and Physics. We are con- fident that, in the future, we shall be as proud of him as Mr. Brown will be. MARY ANN KING Not a flower, not a pearl. Just a regular, all-round girl Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' A.A. 2. 3, 4 Kingie is one of the few girls who has a talent for making friends. All who know her like to be in her com- pany. Her beautiful page-boy hairdress is the envy of all h r friends. When Mary was asked her ambition, she gave no answer, but we know that whatever it is. it will ln worthwhile. 32 1940 Edward F. Searles High School V. BERNADETTE KNOX She may look quiet, but look again Girls ' A.A. 2 If you ' ve never heard Bernie laugh you ' re missing something good, for it is bound to make you laugh, too. She plans to attend secretarial school and become a sten- ographer. You have our best wishes, Bernie. BEULAH MAY KOLB And her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Pageant A mass of yellow curls, a soft voice, and a grand sense of humor characterize Boo. She has gained many friends who all have a high opinion of her. She should be successful in anything she undertakes. ALEXANDER KORBEY Let a smile be your umbrella Yearbook Committee 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Cadets, Adjutant 4 Traffic Squad 4 Various Committees 3, 4 Whenever you see a crowd, you realize that Alex must be in it — especially if the crowd is made up of girls. Always laughing and full of fun, he has brightened many a dull period by his witty remarks and jokes. In the military school which he plans to enter, we are sure of his success. DOROTHY ELEANOR LADEBUSH With a touch of gaiety about her 4 Blue and White Girl Reserves 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Pageant Our favorite Eleanor Powell is a quiet, smiling girl who has gone through high school as a loyal member of her class. Haverhill ' s loss was our gain. Keep trying, Dot, we are all rooting for you. VINCENT JOSEPH LANDRY ' Earnest and diligent — success is his Senior Play 4 Glee Club 3 Vinnie is a quiet member of our class wham we shall always remember for his fine work as leading man in our class play. He is a boy small of stature but big of heart. Good luck, Vinnie, and may all your life be another V — 33 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 WINIFRED MARIE LAROCHELLE Rah-Rah-Rah for M.H.S Blue and White 4 Student Council 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Winnie is one of our model girls; she has lots of school spirit, an engaging personality and a charming smile. No social activity would be complete without Winnie. She is a grand person of whom we are justly proud. Good luck, Winnie! DONALD JAMES LEE Hard work brings many a reward Class Will Picture Committee 4 Yearbook Committee 4 Football 2. 4 Student Council 3 Various Committees Don is a hard-working boy and very popular with everyone. He has played in many of our football games and is a great success. We hope that the future will hold many happy days for you, Don! MARJORIE MARY LENANE Quietly she rises to the top Girl Reserves 2, 4 Junior Ring Committee Glee Club 2, 3 Marjorie is one of our most attractive and intelligent girls. Her charming smile and likeable personality are not to be forgotten. She is always willing to give her class a helping hand. May the best of luck be hers. DOROTHY RITA LEWIS Wise is she who talks but little Dot is one of our very pleasant seniors with a touch of neatness, a cheery smile and a pleasant personality which has made her many friends. May you always keep your winning ways, Dot, and continue to be a success. ' = WILLIAM CARL LOEITLER Success is won by honest toil Yearbook Committee 4 It is with pleasure that we introduce to you Bill Loeffler, a very hard-working and well-liked member of the class of 40. We feel sure that all your efforts in the future will be greatly rewarded, Billy. Good luck, but not good-bye. 34 1940 Edward F. Searles High School MADELINE RITA LOESCHEN Soft without weakness; without glaring, gay A gay lass with a blush and a giggle Sissy has shown hsrself to be. She has brightened up many of our classes with her carefree air and fascinating smile. Those who are intimately acquainted with her know her as a movie fan and a girl with a weakness for sweets. May your disposition ever remain as gay as it was at M.H.S.! MILDRED GLADYS LORENZ But busy, busy, still thou art Glee Club 4 Mildred is one of our serious seniors. She doesn ' t believe in wasting time when school work has to be done. Help- ful, courteous and ambitious, we feel sure that she will reach the top. May success be yours, Mildred! SHIRLEY TREWORGY LUMB Ever faithful, ever sure Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserves 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Although Shirley appears quiet in class, we are told that she is always a great deal of fun outside. She never failed in her part in helping cheer for our football squad. Your success is assured by your personality, Shirley. LORRAINE BARBARA MATTHEWS Warm charity, the genial friend Glee Club 4 Girl Reserves 4 Lorraine, a seemingly quiet girl, hasi proved to be a very good friend to those who know her well. We feel sure that her pleasing personality and charming manners are an assurance of her success. Keep smiling, Lorraine. l KENNETH JOHN MAHAN And all his cares were little ones Traffic Squad 4 Cadets 2. 3, 4 Ken is one of our high school glamour boys. His way with the fair sex is the envy of many of his fellow classmates. A school party, dance, or athletic event would hardly be a success without Ken to liven things up. May your life always be as joyful and exciting, and may you be as successful in later life as you have in high school, Ken. ! 35 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 EVELYN MARY MAILLOUX Sincere and modest, success is for her Pageant Evelyn is one of our ambitions students who has a smile for everyone. Her neatness, courtesy and sincerity will no doubt aid her greatly in life. ARTHUR ALVIN MARGOLIS Easy shall thy passage be Basketball 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Cadets, Lieutenant Mike will be remembered for his snappy dress and pleasing personality. We found him a jolly friend and a persuasive talker whose success we are sure of. We hope that your future will be as bright as some of those ties you wear, Mike. ALWYN FRENCH MASON A man of few words is he One of our most unobtrusive boys, Alwyn goes on his way very quietly. Although he is not too well known, those who claim his friendship are fortunate because he is loyal and dignified. Here ' s to happiness, Alwyn. JANE ELIZABETH McCAKTHY With fair play foremost Camera Club 3 Girls ' A. A. 2, 4 Blue and White 3 Basketball 2, 3; Captain 4 Picture Committee 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3; Pres., 4 May we introduce one of the most popular young ladies, who is always a very active member in social activities. She can combine business with pleasure very easily. Mac is a true sportsman and a hard worker of whom we expect to hear a great deal. ANITA BERNARDINE McCAKTHY What ' s life without a smile? Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Glee Club ■ . 4 Pageant Anita is another girl whose smile always scores a hit. Her apparent quietness is only on the surface, and it cov- ers a vivacious spirit. She is a very popular senior whose company i- always enjoyed We hope that your future will be as bright as your smile, Anita. 36 1940 Edward F. Searles High School GLENDORA JUANITA McILWAIN Joy tunes her voice Glee Club 4 Glendora is a very popular member of the class of 40. Her songs and sweet voice will never be forgotten. We hope that your life will be as harmonious as your songs, Glendcra. We ' ll be listening for you. THOMAS FRANCIS McLOUGHLIN Still waters run deep Track 3, 4 Tom is a peculiar sort of a person. At times he is so quiet you think he has lost his tongue. Other times he makes more noise than ten of us put together. He is liked by all and is very likely to succeed after graduating. BARBARA RUTH MESSER It is tranquil people who accomplish much Barb is one of our quiet members of the senior class. She never has much to say, but takes her studies very seriously. We all know that she will be successful in the years to come. LORRAINE JACQUELINE MILLS I ' m putting all my begs in one ask-it ' Girls ' A. A. 3, 4 Basbetball 4 Glee Club 3. 4 Pageant Lorraine can always be found borrowing something. Every day she beats the bell by just two or three seconds. Look out, Lorraine; some day you ' ll be late when you won ' t want to be. In spite of this, we hope you will have many successful days. HERBERT WENDELL MITCHELL Ready, willing, and able Football 3. 4 Traffic Squad 4 Track 4 Our Herb, who is always ready to come forth with a smile, is a popular member of Methuen High School. Herb excels in football and track. May you find suc- cess wherever you go, Herb. 37 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 MARY VIRGINIA MOOERS I love the life I live Senior Play 4 Blue and White 4 Pageant Ginny was simply great in our Senior Play. She is always willing to help when you need her. As a member of the Blue and White Staff, she has done oodles for our class, so we ' re rooting for you, Ginny. GEORGE MORISON Laugh and be merry Cadets, Lieutenant 4 Traffic Squad 4 Mo has many friends because of his great personal- ity. Those who know him realize that they have a won- derful friend and companion. Although he is very tiny, he is talkative and very quick in his action;. We all hope that Mo will have many more cheerful days after leaving this school. DORIS KITH MOKLEV To reach the top is my desire Glee Club 4 Doris is a quiet, business-like girl, and never has much to say to anyone. Neat and pleasant, she adds much color to our school. Here ' s to happiness, Doris! FRANCIS S. MOSSON There ' s something about a soldier Cadets, Major 4 Traffic Squad 4 FrannieV grin and winning ways have won him a large following of friends. This year, as major of our Cadet Corps, he has piloted our battalion through another successful year. From his record we are quite sure that ' Frannie will enjoy success in all future enterprise-. JOSEPH ALOYSU ' S MOSSON Wit makes the world a ch eerful place Joe, like his brother Franny, is a master of wit. His personality makes him popular with all the pupils in our school. We all hope that Joe has many happy days ahead of him. 38 1940 Edward F. Searles High School EILEEN MARION MURRAY Laughter, and music, and dancing Cheer Leader 4 Glee Club 1 Our petite Eileen, with a smile on her lips and a twinkle in her eyes, is bound for a successful future. One of our class dancers, Eileen never has trouble finding a partner. Whatever your future plans may be, we are cheering for you. Don ' t disappoint us. JIMETTA MARCIA NAJAM How charming is her smile Glee Club 4 Girl Reserves 3, 4 Jimmy is known for her sense of humor and her pleasing smile. Although she came to us from Connecti- cut a year ago, she has made countless friends at school. Since she was always ready to chauffeur anyone any- where, mention of her name will always evoke pleasant memories. MILDRED EVA NICHOLL Forever temperate, calm and wise Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Mildred, a seemingly quiet girl, has proved to be a good friend to those who know her. She is an active member of the Girl Reserves, and has helped make many of their affairs successful. Good luck, Mil. DOROTHY VERONICA NUTTON Youth is full of sport Basketball 4 Pageant Dot, one of our apparently quiet seniors, likes her share of fun as well as anyone else. Quietness has proved an asset to her, winning her many true friends. May con- tinued success be yours, Dot! SARKIS JACK O ' HANIAN Time is valuable — waste it not Senior Play 4 Glee Club 4 Pageant Sarkie did a wonderful job in the Senior Play. He is one of the members of the Three Musketeers. Sarkis is a hard-working boy and has ' a great personality which makes him very popular. May you find success every- where, Sarkis! 39 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 PAUL EDWARD OLIVER Don ' t forget that Columbus was successful Cadets, Captain 4 Track 2, 3 Football 3 Glee Club 1 Pageant Paul is an easy-going fellow in school, but where there is fun, he is in the midst of it. Quiet and undisturbing, he gets where he is going, even if he is a little late. Happy days, Paul! VIRGINIA RUTH OSTLER Oh, Happiness! Our being ' s end and aim- Girl Reserves 4 Basketball, Manager 4 Although Virginia never has much to say, she is liked by all. Whenever you see her, she is always busy with her homework. Her performance and position in our Athletic Association shows that she has the stuff in her to succeed. EUNICE MA YE PEEVER ' Sincere and modest, success is for her Glee Club 4 Girl Reserves 4 Here is a serious and rather shy member of our class. Eunice has won the friendship and respect of many. Best of luck in all your enterpreses, Eunice, and may you have happiness and success, no matter where you are. Pageant Track 4 GERTRUDE LEONA PELLETIEK Busy, busy, all the time Basketball 4 Cafeteria 4 Trudy is one of our serious-minded students who works in the cafeteria. Although quite tiny, she is very quick in her actions. We see this as she darts about taking luncheon orders. Happy days, Trudy. JUNE SUNSHINE PORST She walks in beauty Pageant Glee Club 4 Blue and White 4 Class Day Committee Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Dark-eyed and raven-haired, June is as queenly as the title she has won, as beautiful as the month for which she is named. Her unusual attractiveness and charming per- sonality have been the objects of many male glances and a source of feminine envy and admiration. Smartly dressed at all times, she is indeed an asset to our class. You ' ll be a wonderful nurse, June! 40 1940 Edward F. Searles High School A. MARY PIZZANO There are few who are tried and true Glee Club 3, 4 Mary is one of our best-natured girls whose easy smile, cheery way, and congenial disposition we shall always remember. During her high school life, she has gained a score of friends who all agree that her dark eyes are ex- ceptionally beautiful. Unusually efficient, she will some day make a fine secretary, and her attractive personality will be an asset to any business office. Good luck, Mary! H. KENNETH POLLARD Yet leaving here a name, I trust, That will not perish in the dust Blue and White 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Band, Drum Major 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Cadets, Aide 4 Traffic Squad 4 Various Committees Ken, more familiarly known as Bengie, is one of the most active and popular members of the graduating class. During his three years of high school, he has given his all to athletics, participating in football, baseball and basketball. Most people may not know it, but his favorite hobby is drumming. Keep that pep, Ken! DANIEL JOHN PORTER Youth is full of sport Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 1 Cadets 2, 3 Jack, captain of this year ' s nine, has efficiently held down the first base job for two year.s. He also made him- self famous by playing half-back on the football team. Even though he is of small stature, he is any man ' s equal in both football and baseball. Here ' s to success, Jack! A JUSTINE PATRICIA POWERS Sugar and spice and everything nice Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserves 3 Pageant That ' s what Justine is made of. She is endowed with an inexhaustible vitality that is a source of amazement and admiration to us all. No doubt it is this character- istic that is responsible for her expertness as a jitterbug. At any rate, we shall miss your sparkling pep and clever dancing, Jerry, but wish you the best of luck in what- ever you do. RICHARD JACKSON QUANCE Love of peace and lonely musing Cadets 2, 3, 4 Dick is emblematic of the silent type, spending the greater part of his high school career studying. Every morning he was the early bird, being one of the first to enter the school building. Dick has not told us his am- bition, but whatever it may be, we wish him tons of suc- cess in it. n 41 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 WILLIAM JOSEPH REDMOND, JR. Earnest and diligent — success is his Class Prophecy Basketball 2, 3, 4 Yearbook, Editor-in-chief 4 Band 3, 4; President 4 Class Treasurer 2 Dance Orchestra 3, 4 Cadets 2 Bill is one of our most intelligent and active students. In addition to being one of our best-liked classmates, he is a gifted musician, an outstanding basketball player and winner of the title Class Most Courteous. As Editor-in- chief he has proved his capability by doing such a grand job on our yearbook. We wish you all the success you de- serve, Bill. CHARLES J. REED Cadets 2, 3 O wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us. ' Charlie has been one of the quiet boys of the class; however, his cheerful smile always brightened up th-i school every day of the year. He hasn ' t participated in any of the school athletics, but outside of school he does play baseball with his friends. May you have heaps of fun, Charlie! EUNICE MARY REMICK Just pleasure and laughter — that ' s all she ' s after Pageant Sophomore Party Committee Glee Club :; Neat and well-mannered, Eunice is a loyal friend to those who are fortunate in knowing her well. Outside of school, we are told, her hobbies are her major interest-. When questioned about her ambition, she replied, Ju.-t to be happy; and w sincerely hope you will be, Eunice. MYRTLE AGNES RILEY ' Still waters run deep Glee Club :;. 4 MyrtU i -mother of our fair-haired classmates whose apparent quietness is only on the surface, covering an animated spirit. Despite her retiring manner, she has won many friends who know her jovial side. We all wish her success and happiness as she graduates. JOHN J. ROBERTS. JR. Traffic Squad 4 Why not be merry? Football 4 John is a person who always has something witty t i say. His personality and pleasing character should prove jseful to him after he leaves school. Best wishes, John! 42 1940 Edward F. Searles High School MARGARET MARY ROONEY Sweet as a song Glee Club 2, 3 Natural, modest and retiring, is an apt description of Margaret. Those who know her intimately have found her to be a loyal friend, and her quiet manner, deep sin- cerity and courtesy are valued by all. Following gradua- tion, she plans to further her training in a business school, after which she aspires to become a secretary. We wish you success, Margaret, in your future life. CHESTER ROSKOWICZ Kindest is the heart of gold Football 4 Baseball 4 Chester has a heart as big as himself in that he is al- ways ready to help a fellow out. On the football field his fine sportsmanship, familiar to all of us, brought forth many a cheer from the sidelines. We are sure that with such spirit and determination as you have shown, Chet, success will not be hard. Class Song Blue and White AGNES M, ROSS She of the lovely lyric lines Glee Club, Secretary 3. 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Golden sun, springy weather, birds, flowers, dusk, or dawn — Agnes can rhyme them all. We ' ve found out that her hobbies are boating, swimming, skating, reading the best books, and last but not least, writing poetry. Her in- fectious laughter and large, twinkling eyes have bright- ened up many a dull class, just as her poetry has so brightened up our Blue and White. Three cheers for our sunny Agnes! ELMER WILLIAM ROTHWELL Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability Cadets 2, 3 Elmer has spent most of his time on the sciences, such as chemistry and physics. One day he nearly blew up the lab., but don ' t hold that against him. If scientists never attempted to make new discoveries, the world would be at a standstill. Outside of school Elmer participates in base- ball and football. Good luck, Elmer! VIRGINIA RICHARDSON You ' re a sweet little headache, and you ' re lots of fun — Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserves 3, 4 Virginia is one of our most popular and sociable seniors. Of her many charms, she is noted especially for her beauty and quick wit. Troubles just can ' t catch up with her, for she is always brimming with sparkling pep and ready to bolster up our spirits with one of her merry smiles. Keep that sunny disposition, Ginny! 43 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 RUTH MIRIAM ROWLEY Roses are her cheeks Glee Club Pageant Ruth is a busy girl whose friendly personality is prom- inent among her classmates. Outside of school, the greater part of her time is occupied in pursuit of her favorite hobbies — she is an ardent reader and, we hear, an ex- cellent horsewoman. In regard to her ambition, she has not informed us of her future plans, but nevertheless, we all join in wishing her the best of everything. THELMA MIRIAM RUSHFORTH Blue-eyed and silken-haired Student Council 4 Various Committees Camera Club, Secretary 4 Class Prophecy Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Blue and White 4 Thel has a charming and attractive personality all her own, and a baffling cleverness in mathematics. She is planning to become a nurse, and we feel sure that her sparkling smile will effect speedy recoveries for all her lucky patients. Stay as lovely as you are, Thel. THOMAS FRED RUSHTON Infinite riches in a little room Baseball 2, 3 Cadets 2, 3 Tom is somewhat athletically inclined, especially when the sport is baseball. During the past two years, he has been trying his best to make the baseball team successful. After high school he hopes to take up the study of Diesel engines. Here ' s to success, Tom! MITRY SABA ' He is wise who dost talk but little Football 2, 3; Captain 4 Cadets 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad 1 Track 3, 4 Various Committees Mitry, better know as Mil. ' was one of the unsung heroes of this year ' ; successful football team. Besides being co-captain, he very efficiently filled a tackle po- sition. Mit is a rather quiet boy, but nevertheless, he is popular throughout the entire school. Here ' s to con- tinued success, Mitry. CORA LOUISE SCHENK Tlit ' world is made for fun and frolic Salutatorian Glee Club 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Brilliance, personality, and grace characterize this pop- ular senior. Her considerate and pleasant manner and her readiness to do someone a favor are well known among her classmates. Besides her high scholastic stand- ing, she has a natural flair for comedy. We know you will go far, Cora, and we wish you much success and happiness. 44 1940 Edward F. Searles High School DOROTHY BERTHA SCHERIG A winning way, a pleasant smile, Are the things that make our life worthwhile Girl Reserves 2 Glee Club 3, 4 An ever-present yearning for companionship, a desire to win the hearts of others — for these she strives and not in vain. Dot ' s sweet voice, somewhat unrecognized by a lot of us, has nevertheless been an asset to many a festivity. We know she has many hobbies, some of which are outdoor sports, sewing and handwork, and especially music. Dot ' s diligence will be responsible for her going far in her studies at B. U. Here ' s to your success and your happiness, Dot. WALTER ARTHUR SCHROEDER, JR. And gladly wolde he learn and gladly teche Cadets 2, 3 Walt has been studying hard for the past few years in order to become a draftsman. As gainful hobbies he pursues the study of radio and electricity. As a diversion from these intellectual subjects, he takes up bowling. Here ' s to happiness, Walt! WILLIAM SCHWARTZ I do know of those that therefore only are reputed wise for saying nothing Cadets 2, 3 If ever an anti-noise organization comes into existence, Bill will not only be a charter member, but also a high official; for no classmate can recall an occasion on which he was in any way boisterous. As a hobby, we are told, he takes up the quiet man ' s sport, fishing. Here ' s to luck, Bill! GERALDINE F. SCOTT Ever faithful, ever true Glee Club 3, 4 Gerry is characterized by congeniality, true sincer- ity, and, in short, an extremely likable personality. The sight of her bustling around to complete her homework before the final morning bell has been a familiar one to most of us throughout our high school days. Your sunny disposition should bring you genuine happiness, Gerry! MAX SIERPINA A modest youth with hidden pride Cadets 2, 3 Max has never said much during his thres years of high school; but whenever there has been anything to do, he has been faithfully on the job. In order to make his idle moments fly by more quickly, he studies the subject of fishing. Some day he hopes to see his ambition fulfilled by owning and operating his own dairy farm. Happy days, Max! 45 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 DOROTHY ELEANOR SMITH Popularity is power Girl Reserves Glee Club 4 Basketball 4 Various Committees ' Dot ' s sweet smile and shy mannerisms have turned over many a boy ' s heart. We think her secret is to keep them all guessing. Her attractive clothes won her the title of best-dressed girl and her pleasing songs have added to many of our class parties. May your life be as sweet as your song, Dot. VIRGINIA TERRILL SMITH A lovelier flower on earth was never sown Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Widge has one of the most deceiving faces that we have ever seen. At first glance she looks oh, so quiet and shj hut when we look closely, there is the devil himself dancing in her lovely big brown eye?. Besides her engag- ing personality, she possesses great talent as a violinist and has certainly been one of the leading musicians in our orchestra. We foresee a great deal of happiness for you, Widge. JEAN DOROTHY SNOW She ' s a statue in pearl and gold Glee Club 3. 4 Jean ' s feminine appeal and beautiful blonde hair have been the cause of many an admiring look, and she has made a host of friends who will always remember our sophomore Class Queen. Her agreeable nature, compe- tent manner and creative ability are previews of the success we feel sure that the future holds for her as a hairdresser. We know you ' ll have just oodles of de- lighted customers, and you ' ll he seeing a lot of us. Good luck, Jean! ROBERT SONDROL I am the master of my fate; 1 am the captain of my soul Cadets 2, 3 Because of his love for the sea. Bob has received the nickname Gob. His ambition is to attend a nautical school and study the crafts pertaining to the sea. Through- out his three years in high school. Bob has shown a very keen interest in the sciences and mathematics, particu- larly geometry. We all hope that he will succeed in his ambition. WALTER A. STACY, JR. All thoughtful, kind and untroubled .Junior Party Committee Hi- Club Cadets 2, 3 Walt ' is one of the Hi-Y members, and his loyal sup- port of the club is one of the factor- responsible for its great success in recent years. He also showed his co- opcrative spirit by taking an active part in the class party of our junior year. Trig, and physics are the subjects that receive the greater part of his time and effort. Best of luck to you, Walter. 46 1940 Edward F. Searles High School Glee Club ANNE MARIE STONE There are stars in your eyes 2, 4 Anne is the quiet but lovely young lady with those great dreamy brown eyes and that fair complexion. Her gracious manner and charming personality are two out- standing assets familiar to us all. We have not been in- formed cf your future plans, Anne, but we wish you suc- cess and happiness in whatever path you choose. MILDRED ROBINSON TAYLOR A merry heart goes all the day Glee Club 4 Sophomore Party Committee Pageant Mildred ' s pleasing personality and friendly eyes are undoubtedly what make her cheery greeting for everyone so effective. In addition to her love of music — she is a talented organist — she has great interest in gardening and plans to become a horticulturist. Whatever you do, Mildred, we know you will reach the top. ERIC P. TESCHNER, JR. Neat, but not finical, Sage, but not cynical Football 4 Cadets 2, 3 Eric has been one of the quiet and studious boys of the class. However, he did enter athletics and made a foot- ball letter in his senior year. His pet diversion is playing the saxophone. Some day we may be listening to a great radio entertainer named Eric Teschner. Here ' s to suc- cess, Eric. JANE ANN TORDOFF Success is won by honest toil Ivy Oration Junior Ring Committee Our class man hater is also one of our most intelligent and ambitious students. Quiet, courteous and obliging, she has won for herself the respect and admiration of all her classmates. May you have as much success in life as you have had in school, Jane, — you certainly deserve it! MARION A. TRAKIMAS I love life Glee Club 3, 4 To a casual observer, Marion seems like a very quiet person, but we all know that she can make her share of noise. Those who know her intimately are fortunate in haying such an interesting companion — for she is an avid tennis and swimming enthusiast and, we hear, an excellent dancer. We predict great success for you in your secretarial career, Marion. 47 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 ALBERT TRUCHINSKAS Together we stand; divided we fall Senior Play Glee Club 1 Albert is one of those seemingly quiet, unobtrusive boys who we never suspected of having such great talent until he surprised us all by winning high honors for his acting in our senior play. Wherever you see Henry Hov- anasian and Sarkis O ' Hanian, you always see Albert, for this inseparable trio is known a; the Three Musketeers. Success should come easily to you with that natural good humor to help you along, Albert. CONCETTA M. URGONE Quiet, unassuming, and likeable Connie is a quiet, unobtrusive girl. Her big brown eyes and beautiful black hair cause all the girls to envy her. She has left a long-lasting impression on her class- mates. Here ' s to success, Connie! ALFRED C. YERFAILLE ' Tor he ' s a jolly good fellow — Vice President 3 Camera Club, President 4 Yearbook Committee 4 Traffic Squad 4 Hi-V Club, Sergeant-at-Arms 4 Book Club, Secretary 4 Al, although well known for his line of photography and his . ' kill in that particular field, is no less well known for his irresistible grin and cheery greetings. He is also a hard and efficient worker. Success, without a doubt should be and will be his. Best of luck. Al. DOROTHY M. V06EL ■Witty, lively, and full of fun ' Student Council 2, Senior Play 4 Basketball 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserves 3, 1 Various Committees Dot ' s pep and personality are responsible for the popularity she enjoys. From the best of sources we hear that Dot wishes to become a nurse after she leaves school. Probably she won ' t have to study medicine; we think her smile is enough to cure any sick man! MILDRED ARLENE WADE Silence is worth its weight in gold Pageant Mildred is always willing to give anyone a little help or consolation when it is needed. We shall always re- member her bv her quiet voice and pleasing smile. Best of luck, Mildred! 48 1940 Edward F. Searles High School CLAIRE ELIZABETH WAKELY Sincerity is a fine quality Pageant Girl Reserves 2 They say still waters run deep. This certainly must be the case where Claire is concerned. Her grave smile and sincere manner are a source of admiration and respect to the many friends who have come to know her. PHYLLIS WALKER Effort leads to success Pageant Basketball Besides taking her school work very seriously, Phyllis always has time for a little fun. She may seem a bit quiet and reserved in school, but we hear she is a veritable live-wire outside. May great accomplishments be yours, Phyllis. BURTON E. WEINHOLD How full of joy am I Cadets 4 Whenever we hear Burt ' s name mentioned, we immed- iately think of a happy-go-lucky fellow with a desire to get a little fun out of life. We owe him a great deal for the laughs caused by his many witty remarks. Keep on smiling, Burt! JANE WEISS Sociable and pleasant, always ready to laugh Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Blue and White 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Committee 4 Senior Play Various Committees Jane ' s smile has been the cause for many a fluttering heart among the Midshipmen at Annapolis, and we are reasonably certain that their uniforms and brass buttons are quite attractive to Jane. All joking aside, Jane is a girl whom we feel proud to call our friend. MYRTLE HELENE WESTWELL Silence speaks for itself A quiet footstep and shy smile and we have tall, dark- haired Myrtle. Although she never says much, she makes her presence felt rather than heard. Good luck, Myrtle! 49 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Pageant Band 2. HOWARD LESLIE WHITE A light heart wears long Glee Club 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 This fellow with the cheery smile needs no introduction to our classmates. He will always be remembered by his efforts on the trombone. Skeets also plays in an orch- estra outside of school. Keep up the good work, Skeets! HARLAN U. WHITEHEAD Always a smile for everyone Pageant Various Committees Band 2, 3. 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Secretary 2 Glee Club 3 Harlan ' s ready smile and cheerful banter have been the reasons for his popularity among his classmates. Accord- ing to what we have learned about him, he should be successful in all his lines of endeavor. JANE SPRINGALL YOUMANS A little work, a little play Vice-President 2. 3, 4 Basketball 2 Girl Reserves Sec ' y-Treasurer 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Various Committees Through the years we have leurned that Jane is a hard and efficient worker where the better interests of the class are concerned. We hope that Jane holds the same zest and spirit thit we discovered during her years at high school, after graduation. STEPHEN B. YOUNG A sport to the finish Football 2. 3, 4 Cadet. Captain 4 Basketball 2. 3 Traffic Squad 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Various Commit - i shall always remember Steve as an athlete and as a friend that anyone would wish to have. Steve ' s twinkling eyes and appealing personality will be the ause of his success in the fu ture. JOSEPHINE C. ZEIBA There is greatness in being generous Josephim is one of those persons who is always ready- to lend a hand. Her generosity and exceptional character are sure to bring success in all future undertakings. She will go far! ;,.i 1940 Edward F. Searles High School AUDREY MAE BROWN Building castles in Spain Girls ' A.A. 2, 3 Audy v has often been caught building- castles in Spain. After all, what else is there to do when a subject seems difficult and uninteresting? It ' s all right, Audy, v. _ e hops your dreams come as true as you are good at gymnastics. ARMAND P. FUGGE Let the words be few! Amand is another student who craves adventure, as he desires to travel out West. Armand hasn ' t been what we might call very talkative while with us. but when he does talk we find him very friendly and obliging. Our best regards to him! WILLIAM F. GUTHRIE A friend worth having William with his curly blond hair, and friendly, carefree attitude, has made us admire him greatly, whether he knows it or not. He collects stamps as a hobby, and plans to take up engineering as a career. We sincerely wish him the best of luck when he starts out in the world. ELIAS LOUIS HASBANY Better late than never Hi-Y Club 4 Pageant Elias, who came to us during our last year at high school, has lost no time in acquainting himself with the teachers and pupils. He is ever present to lend a helping hand and exercise his courtesy and sociability. We re- gret that he could not have been with us longer, but Better late than never! IGNATIUS EDWARD WALENTYNOWICZ True worth is quiet, undemonstrative Iggy is a quiet fellow who has a cordial attitude to- ward his classmates. He is endowed with a generous nature which will always help him attain and keep true friends. 51 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 STATISTICS Student who has done most for the school Prettiest Girl (Queen) Handsomest Boy (King) Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Most Sociable Girl Most Sociable Boy Most Athletic Girl Most Athletic Boy Neatest Girl Neatest Boy Girl Most Likely to Succeed Boy Most Likely to Succeed Best ll- Ground Girl Best All- Ground Boy Best Dressed Girl Class Sheik Class Baby Girl Class Baby Boy Class Blonde Class Redhead Class Cutie Class Flirt Class Gigolo Class Angel Class Brute Class Musician inif red Laro Dorothy E Arlene Dixon June Porst Donald Dow Jane oumans illiam Hewson Dorothy Elwell Kenneth Harris Jane McCarthy W illiam Hewson Marjorie Lenane Kenneth Pollard Lillian Dean Raymond Graichen belle, Jane oumans W illiam Hew -on Dorothy Smith lf red erfaille Claire akeley George Morison Jean Snow Kenneth Malum well, Eileen Murra Dorotln ogel Kenneth Malum Helen Hill Chester Roskowicz Harlan Whitehead 52 1940 Edward F. Searles High School Class Einstein (Scientist) Class Ginger Rogers (Dancer) Class Fred Astaire (Dancer) Class Mexican Athlete (Bull-thrower) Class Woman Hater Class Man Hater Class Giggler Class Shark Class Dude Class Chiseler Class Peppiest Class Busiest Class Noisiest Girl Class Noisiest Boy Class Quietest Girl Class Quietest Boy Hardest to Rattle Master of Sarcasm Faculty Pet Mutt and Jeff Class Jester Most Courteous Perfect Lover Best Liked Teacher Class Loud Speaker Most Optimistic Class Actress Class Most Sleepy Most Talkative Class Walking Dictionary David King Winifred Larochelle Kenneth Harris William Kannheiser Albert Gross, Ignatius Walentynowicz Jane Tordoff Sadie Corey Raymond Graichen Kenneth Pollard Lorraine Mills Dorothy Vogel Arlene Dixon Violet Bottleberghe Alexander Korbey Phyllis Dawson Ignatius Walentynowicz Harlan Whitehead Gertrude Pelletier Agnes Ross George Morison, Robert Adams Robert Adams William Redmond Kenneth Harris Mr. Clarence Elwell Alexander Korbey Dorothy Deady Jane Weiss John Roberts Violet Bottleberghe Ravmond Graichen 53 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 GRADUATION ARRANGEMENTS for 1940 Valedictorian Salutatoria GRADl TION HONORS Lillian Dean Cora Schenk CLASS ) UTIVITIES Ivy Oration Class History Class Poem Class Song Class Prophecy Class Will President ' s ih i;i SS Jane Tordofl Raymond Graichen Virginia Smith Vgnes Ross rhelma Rushforth, illiam Redmond Claire Blodgett, Donald Lee illiam Hewson 54 ]940 Edward F. Searles High School CLASS HISTORY gS the sun rises, so must it set, and thus with the high school career of the seniors today. As the ages past depicted through the science of %T(gy chronology the struggles and strife of their times, leaving us their numerous registers and records, so we endeavor to set to print and leave behind our history as we would have it remembered. Some events need not be recalled, for they will always remain imprinted upon our hearts and minds as though carved in rock. •h 1 However, reminiscing, let us skip back over the years of ' 38, ' 39, and ' 40 — back to the fall of 1937, when, during the month of September, we first ventured upon our courses. High school careers faced each one of us; suc- cess was a conviction; failure, an elusive apparition. True to custom, we became noted as the lower class of student- — the dumb sophomores. Room directions and teachers ' names, so thoughtfully and graciously offered by the upper classmen, were usually faulty; but we did finally become organ- ized and settled. Our first assembly here on the lawn had for its purpose the election of class officers. Those selected were: President, Raymond Graichen; Vice President, Jane Youmans; Secretary, Harlan Whitehead; and Treasurer, William Redmond. Representing us at the Student Council circle were Dorothy Vogel and William Hewson. October brought with it our first grand social function, that of the Soph- omore Hop; at which time the graduating class formally welcomed us to the high school. At the conclusion of the grand march, the traditional red car- nations were presented by Alfred Shinner, President of the senior class, and then were distributed among the sophomore girls. The evening featured dancing, entertainment, and refreshments. Time sped on; we fell into the regularity of high school workaday life, and in May we sponsored our own party with a fine entertainment and dance. The event look place in our high school hall which was elaborately decorated for the evening. This introductory party found many present to witness the initiation of the class of 40 into school affairs. As Juniors, our first group meeting was held to select from the many worthy candidates our new officers. Those chosen for leadership were: Pres- 55 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 ident, William Hewson; Vice President, Jane Youmans: Secretary, Lillian Dean; Treasurer, Robert Adams. Dorothy ogel was reelected as Student Council correspondent and also associates Donald Lee and Arthur Nicholson. Our junior year brought with it the pleasure of adopting a standard class ring. Competent committees were formed and work immediately under- taken. After much deliberation and careful examination, the emblematic Searles ' tower, mounted in a blue stone setting, in a gold ring, was decided upon by a popular vote. The rings proved to be favorites, becoming tin- subject of much discussion. In January of 1939, we announced plans for the annual Junior Party. Much enthusiasm resulted and tin evening was a huge success. Entertain- ment, dancing and refreshments made it an evening of fun and frolic to be remembered by all. As the months sped on, we realized thai the conclusion l an exceptional term was nearing. and all looked forward to the final major assembly for the presentation of the Washington and Franklin medal. This award for excellency in American History passed into tin hands ol Jane TordofF, an honor student. Those receiving gift history books were Dorothy Coelho, I lelen Domoradzki and I .illian I lean. When recalling 0111 junior year in high school, we shall always hear in mind the victory of our football squad which scored over the undefeated Punchard eleven in a brilliant array ol sportsmanship and hard fighting. That particular evening was made memorable by a torchlight parad and dance, thanks to Mr. Dushame f our School Committee. We rejoiced again when our Methuen High School Hand reaped the honor o{ ' which it was wortln. 1 mler the direction ol Harold McDonnell it had started from the rank-, earnest!) worked its way up, and carried awa) championship honor- al the state conclave I eld in Belmont. In appreciation of its work, it received a banquet at the local country club under the auspices ol the low n s notables. With our sophomore and junior years then but a memory, we stood al the portal of our final and decisive year. Our first thoughts fell to the election. At an early assembly we reelected William rjewson to the Presidency and Jane Youmans to the ice Presidency. Ubert Hartwig was chosen Secretary and rlene Dixon, Treasurer. Seniors to confer al the Student Council chamber were Ubert Gross, Henry Bailey, Winifred Larochelle and 1 helma Rushforth. .v. 1940 Edward F. Searles High School Realizing how quickly a senior term would pass, we all bent to the task of studies. However, we were able to look up from our texts to announce the reception to be tendered to the sophomores. The event, which was held in the beautiful Nevin ' s Memorial Hall, was enjoyed because of splendid entertainment, refreshments and dancing. Because of much anticipation and publicity throughout the high school, the response and profit were exceptional. .1; ' The months following inspired keen competition for participation in the Senior Play. News of the production spread quickly, and finally, before a crowd of expectant students and friends, the cast, under the direction of Mrs. Gladys Hall Heinz, presented the drama. At the closing curtain a well-deserved storm of applause brought about a reappearance of all the participants. Our desire for gayety was not to be thwarted, for right on the heels of the senior play came our party at the Central School Hall. The success of this activity was outstanding. With graduation drawing nearer all the time, we planned our campaign to cut expenses. As was done in the preceding year, we decided to sponsor a magazine drive, the drive being held over a period of several days. Senior home rooms were divided into sides to see which would win the contest. The drive resulted in a great success, topping last year ' s profit by far. To Mr. Elwell ' s room went the gift radio as the reward for bringing in the greatest number of subscriptions. The D.A.R. Convention was a announced to be held in Boston, and Mr. Skillings explained that our delegate would be selected by a vote of the senior class. The results were in favor of Arlene Dixon, who attended sub- sequently. Her work was indeed appreciated by all. Because of much discussion as to what we should wear at class day and graduation, an assembly was held to make a decision on the subject. For the first time, the senior class decided to use caps and gowns for all the final functions. A majority vote made the decision effective. The cold, wintry months having worn away, the calendar flashed a big APRIL. One of those dates would bring the Military Ball with its scurry of the fair sex for the Major, Francis Mosson. The rush was cut short, for to Ginger went the honor of being First Lady of the Ball. The ball, with its grand march, cadet exhibitions, and much publicized band, Baron Hugo, was an obvious success. That was one evening that the rain had no effect whatever on the attendance. 57 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Persistently, the conclusion of our senior year crept upon us until there before us was June. On the evening of the final day of session, we held our Senior Prom at the Central School Hall. The hall bloomed with color — decorations, flowers, favors, and dimly colored lighting. Few of us missed the affair, as it marked the very last of our high school activities, and also the stamping of End on each of our high school careers. Thus it is after a final lingering glance that we solemnly turn from the past, and close the covers of this, our history book, with its ever so many unforgettable exploits. The covers meet; we face life. hat does it hold -Raymond Graichen 58 1940 Edwar d F. Searles High School CLASS PROPHECY Scene I: Interior of plane from New York to Boston. Scene II: Boston Airport. Scene III: Lawrence. Time: July 2, 1950, 12 noon. Event: Arriving from New York to spend a two-weeks vacation in our home town. Thelma: Hello, Bill, are you going home for a vacation, too? Bill: Yes, I thought I ' d go back to Methuen to see how the old home town looks. This is a good opportunity because my real estate business is slack right now. Thelma: Have you heard anything recently of our former classmates? Bill: Yes, I ' ve been reading this copy of the Methuen Transcript, edited by Bill Bedell, and am surprised to find several of their names mentioned. Thelma: Whom have you read about? Bill: Here it says in the headlines that Judge Raymond Graichen is trying the case against Chester Roskowicz for assaulting George Morison. Walter Stacy, Roskowicz ' s lawyer, is finding a stubborn adversary in District Attorney Al Hartwig. Tomorrow Hartwig will produce as his two star wit- nesses, Ken Harris and Ken Pollard, the ambulance crew of the General Hospital. Many of the prominent men in the jury are Elmer Rothwell, Richard Quance, Bill Schwartz, and Sarkis O ' Hanian. Thelma: I always turn to the society page first— here it is. Oh! What a lovely wedding picture of Helen Hoh, now Mrs. Howard Reynolds! I al- ways knew that that would be a match. Bill: Isn ' t that Barbara Cunio ' s picture over there? The write-up says that she recently played hostess to her bridge club, made up of Ida Griffin, Carolyn Hill, and Winnie Beckett. Thelma: Why, here ' s the account of a shower recently held for Gerry Scott. It took her a long time to make up her mind about Pete, but she finally did. Among those present were Ruth Rowley, Barbara Messer, Mildred Lorenz, Marion Trakimas, and Concetta Urgone. Bill: I ' ve had enough of the society page. Let ' s look at something else. There! What ' s that? John Roberts was injured while walking in his sleep. I always knew John would fall asleep once too often. 59 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Thelma: Look! What ' s this about Harlan Whitehead ' s dance band? It says that he has the smoothest sax section in the country. Joe Buckley is playing first alto and doubling on the clarinet, Don Grenyille is playing hot tenor, while Tom Ganley, playing swing clarinet, is the third man. Two other prominent men in the band are Don Dow, first trumpet, and Biff Hew- son, who recently took over Gene Krupa ' s long-held throne as the nation ' s red-hot drummer boy. As an added attraction, he has that lovely contralto, Dorothy Smith, as his featured vocalist. Bill: I wonder who the reporters for the Transcript are. Here on the Woman ' s Page is an article by Dorothy Elwell on How to Develop Dimples in Three Easy Lessons. Dot certainly ought to be the authority on that subject. Thelma: Oh, boy, this looks juicy — Around the Town with Marcelle Auclair. She was the nosy reporter in our class play. Bill: What has she to say here? Thelma: Joe Mosson is Sheik Steve Young ' s valet. Steve isn ' t married yet. I guess he believes there ' s safety in numbers, for he takes out all the nicest girls in Methuen. Steve used to escort Jane McCarthy before she de- cided to enter a convent with Kathleen Kenyon, Cecelia Healy, Rita Jameson and Elizabeth Jennings. Bill: Marcelle certainly gets around. She says here that Hats Vdams has a longer string than ever. Last Saturday he was seen at Canobie Lake with Leslie Harris, Monday night with Marjorie Lenane, Tuesday with Dol Lewis, Wednesday with Virginia Mooers, and Thursday — well, perhaps he stayed at home. Thelma: Doesn ' t Agnes Ross write the cutest poems? Here ' s one ab out Senor Max Sierpina in a Mexican bull fight. Vgnes can rhyme just about anything. 1 wonder if some day shell find a word that rhymes with orange. Bills This article by Mrs. Albeit Truchinskas is on how to hold your husband ' s love by keeping him well-fed. I ' ll never forget Uberl as Stun ) in our class play. Thema: Glendora Mcllwain is rumored to be taking over Ella Fitz- gerald ' s band. Glennie certainly can sing a torch song. By the way, do you realize what a musical class we had? Dot Scherig has become a singing teacher and has such promising pupils as Alice Vvedesian, Phyllis Dawson, and Madeline Loeschen. Bill: Among the interesting advertisements in The Transcript is one about Jean Snow ' s Modern Beauty Shop. She advertises such expert finger waver as Josephine Zieba, Doris Morley, and Mildred Taylor. 60 1940 Edward F. Searles High School Thelma: That reminds me — in a letter last week Jean asked me to drop in to see her when I arrive in Methuen. She told me that Jane Youmans eloped with Bob right after Jane graduated from Mary Washington. Bill: Did you hear that the Margolis-Gross-Mahan motion-picture studio is going to remake Gone With the Wind? June Porst is being cast as Scarlett O ' Hara and Bill Kannheiser as Rhett Butler. Other prominent parts have been given to Eleanor Hoey, Dorothy Coelho, Mary D ' Orto, Dot Baker, Aurelia DeLucia, Bill Guthrie, and Armand Fugge. After months of thought, producer Ken Hyde hired Alex Korbey as the director and Elias Hasbany as his assistant. Thelma: Speaking of Hollywood, Helen Hill, Frances Brailsford, Jus- tine Powers and Sadie Corey all went out to try their luck. Dolly Deady, Elizabeth Holroyd and Jane Weiss have already established themselves as top-ranking stars on Broadway. Bill: Yes, I know that many of our former classmates have made a name for themselves. It looks as though we ' re nearing Boston. We ' ll be landing soon. By the way, did you know that Dave King is the pilot, and Robert Ingle the co-pilot of this plane? Thelma: No, I hadn ' t noticed. I really haven ' t heard much about any- body since I ' ve been designing in New York. However, I did learn that Bar- bara Hill, Mary Pizzano and Anita McCarthy were modeling in some of the down-town fashion centers. Bill: It ' s surprising how one unexpectedly hears of his friends. Only the other day I read in the paper that Captain Sondrol ' s ocean liner was damaged in a hurricane. However, with the help of Tubby Harrison, Burt Weinhold and James Kearny, his trusted officers, he managed to bring the ship safely into port. Thelma: I heard about that incident. The story was in the New York Times in a story by my favorite correspondent, Al Verfaille. . . Oh, those bumps! This is an awful landing. SCENE II. Bill: Now let ' s go right over to the air terminal. Returning to the sub- ject of reporters, did you know that Vincent Landry was just appointed sports editor of the Boston Globe? He personally covered the All-star baseball game in which Tom Rushton at short-stop and left-fielder Jack Porter were outstanding. Thelma: Isn ' t that Arlene Dixon sitting behind the desk? I didn ' t know she was business secretary for this airline. Bill Loeffler, I learned from the newspapers, is the superintendent and Henry Bailey, the field general. Bill: See those four stewardesses? Do you recognize them? ;i Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Thelma: Of course. The inside one is Dot Vogel, and then Claire Blodgett, Winnie Larochelle, and Shirley Lumb. Bill: Well! You do remember a face, don ' t you? I thought you might have forgotten after all these ten years. Thelma: No, I very seldom forget a face. Why, just the other dav I met George and Henry Hovanasian who told me that they had a contracting job on some land that Broker Lincoln Giles has recently purchased on Long Island for the Dimmock-DeFrates banking corporation. Bill: Charles Reed and Victor Brum are also construction engineers. They erected the new Boston Symphony Hall. That ' s where the National Woman ' s Club, under the leadership of Helen Domoradzki, is going to hold its annual opera. Vivian Kamal, Phyllis Walker and Eunice Remmick are coming all the way from Europe in order to sing. The music is to be fur- nished by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra, under the conductorship of Leslie White. The mainstays of the orchestra an the two first violinists, Danny Farley and Paul Bogosian. Thelma: Besides the artists you mentioned, Dot Ladebush and Lorraine Mills are to do a ballet dance. From the pit. Herbert Mitchell will direct the whole performance. Bill: What happened to the other boys who were on our football Irani with Herb? Thelma: All 1 know of are Don Lee and Mil Saba who are playing pro- fessional football with the Chicago Bears. hat does that paper over there say about Flying Cadets in Texas? Bill: Well, I ' ll be darned! Frannj Mosson, Paul Oliver and Vrmand Cocchiaro have passed the prescribed course with flying colors. Thej are now commissioned as second lieutenants in I nele Sam ' s modi rnized air corps. Thelma: Look at the large ad that the Dyke-Dodge motor compan) has on the back page. They sell ever) type o automobile on the market and are doing wonders with a staff consisting of Walter Schroeder, Gene Devaney, and Anthony Berardi. Bills I saw one of their ads in the popular Austin ' s magazine. Lillian Dean and Alwvn Mason are writing feature stories for Vustin s and are hav- ing them cleverly illustrated by Thomas McLoughlin and iolet Bottle- berghe. By the way, aren ' t you hungry alter that trip? Let get something to eat before we take the train into Lawrence. Thelma: Thai looks like an attractive place over then l.m s Lus- cious Lunch. That must be Lucy Janian ' s place that I ve heard so much about. 62 1940 Edward F. Searles High School Bill: There is Gertrude Pelletier behind the counter. She dishes out the applesauce just as she did in Methuen High. There are plenty of famil- iar faces here. Look at the waitresses — Elizabeth Andonian, Mary Antone, Audrey Brown, and Mary King. It certainly feels good to have something to eat but that train -leaves at two o ' clock. We ' d better hail a taxi or we ' ll never make the North Station in time. Thelma: Here ' s one. I hope the driver hurries. Look! Isn ' t that Johnny Feugill pushing that fruit cart and yelling for all he ' s worth? Arline Fraser and Florence Huard must feel sorry for him, for they ' re buying practically all of his bananas. And there are Cora Schenk and Milly Nicholl gabbing a mile a minute right in the middle of the sidewalk. They look as though they haven ' t seen each other for years. Bill: Isn ' t that cop asking Beulah May Kolb to see her license? Poor Beulah May must get stopped pretty often, but I can see why they doubt her age. She just barely reaches the wheel. Here ' s where we rush for that train. Thelma: Run! There ' s Ignatius Walentynowicz yelling All aboard! We ' ll just barely make it. Bill: Phew! That was close. By the way, Thelma, have you heard how the faculty is faring at good old Searles High? Thelma: Several of the teachers have retired, but new ones have rapidly filled their places. Jane Tordoff is teaching history, and among the subs are Evelyn Mailloux, Eunice Peever and Margaret Rooney. Florence Dim- ming and Isabel Barclay are the new physical instructors, and Eleanor Kfoury is the new art teacher. Bill: I always thought Bertha Garyonis would turn out to be a famous artist. Didn ' t you? Thelma: Oh, you don ' t know the half of it. Bertha has designed clothes for the Duchess of Windsor and all the other best-dressed women of Europe and America. SCENE III. Bill: Here we are in Lawrence. These trains certainly can travel. There ' s the express office, and Myrtle Riley and Arleen Bletcher are at the desks. They ' ll see that our luggage comes through tonight. Thelma: I have to buy a few things on Essex Street before the bus comes. Maybe I ' ll go up to Sutherland ' s first to see Shirley Abercrombie. She ' s the head of the babies ' clothes department and has under her a very efficient group of salesgirls, including Isabelle Apkarian, Eleanor Alekel, Jeanne Charest and Ruth Eyers. Rosemary Gallagher is the elevator operator. She 63 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 always did have her ups and downs. Marilyn Eichorn and Bernadette Knox are bookkeepers in the office and Claire Wakeley and Myrtle Westwell are on the notions counter. Bill : There seems to be an unusually large crowd here on Essex Street. What do you suppose the big attraction is? Thelma: Oh, 1 know. There ' s to be a big Labor convention today. It ' s supposed to be led by C.I.O. leader Ray Ferris, who wants to make sure that nobody works any harder than he does. Oh, there ' s Woolworth ' s. Maybe in there I ' ll come across Eileen Murray and Anna Stone who, I ' ve heard, are working on the soda fountain. Milly Cody and irginia Ostler are making big money for F.M. by demonstrating a new kind of potato peeler invented by Lorraine Matthews. Bill: Oh, Lorraine ' s married now. I read of her wedding just recently. She had as her maid of honor, Leona Flanders: and Dot Nutton and Mildred Wade were her bridesmaids. Thelma: Speaking of Lorraine, a few weeks ago I received a letter from her in which she told me about the trouble she had with Eric Teschner, the Fuller Brush man. He forced her into buying about four brushes while he kept his foot in the door so that she couldn ' t shut it. She says that she has some friendly neighbors, for Bertha Boutin li es next door and Helen Krzakowski and Mic e Hargreaves live nearby. Mar) Farris and nna Fichera run the corner store and have quite a bit of competition from Lydia Cabral and Mary Crudale who run another right across the street. Say, Bill, isn ' t that Virginia Smith over there wheeling the bab carriage? Bill: Yes, it is, and I just noticed nna Gorelzenko and Mary Fusco coming out of Jimetta Najam ' s Exclusive Dress Shop. Oh. here s the Me- thuen bus. I ' ll have to look you up later, and we ' ll make plans to lake tin- same plane back to New York. Thelma: Yes, do. Goodbye! Bill: Bye! William Joseph Redmond. Jr. Thelma Miriam Rush forth (54 1940 Edward F. Searles High School IVY ORATION — T T the completion of our high school training, we begin to realize that a !LX prodigious task lies before us. Whether we immediately enter the W@$l business world or whether we attend institutions of higher learning, we are, in a measure, being wrested from the safety and shelter of our hornes and thrust into a world of internecine warfare, economic insecurity, and ruthless competition. It must be our endeavor to face courageously disheartening situations and to meet the difficult problems of our world with fortitude. One thing that we shall always associate with our school is its ivy-covered walls. This ivy, planted by previous graduating classes, has weathered many storms and droughts, and lived on in spite of the insects which are constantly seeking to destroy it. It does not creep along the ground on a level surface, where it could spread without much effort. On the contrary, it climbs upward across the face of walls and edifices, using every crack and crevice to establish a firmer hold and stubbornly resisting the force of storms that would rip the vines away. Shall we show the same perseverance that the ivy so gallantly displays? Will our first adverse criticism discourage us? Will our first rebuff strip us of confidence? Will our failure to find immediately the kind of work we are fitted to do plunge us into hopeless despair? Or will these reverses only serve to strengthen our determination to realize our ambition? If we wish to accomplish our task, we must use adversities as stepping stones to greater things. In our struggle to attain success in our chosen work, we must strive to keep our attention focused constantly on our goal. Let us not clutter up our lives with minute details which have no bearing upon our aim in life. It is these distractions that will prevent us from achievement. Sometimes a person ' s life is so devoted to the little, inconsequential things that he loses sight of the main objective. Such a condition will not exist in our lives if we are resolved not to deviate from our course, but to persevere, no matter how hard the struggle. This determination to reach the goal in the face of obstacles is strikingly illustrated by men like Mallory, Somervell, Shipton, and others, who have set out to scale Mount Everest. Since the discovery of this highest peak in the world, climbers have continually tried to conquer the seemingly invinc- 65 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 ible mountain. To read of their miraculous feats fills one with respect and admiration. Avalanches, blizzards, lashing wind-storms, and snow that cut their faces like fine particles of glass — these malignancies of the elements continually hounded the climbers. Steeply rising ridges of ice — where one careless step would hurl a climber hundreds of feet to his death — had to be surmounted. Bitterly cold weather and scarcity of oxygen, causing breath- ing to be laborious, had to be endured. Climbers and porters have entered the portals of this fortress never to return; yet in spite of every hostile force that Mount Everest summons to its aid, men keep striving to reach the top. Like the ivv, these intrepid mountaineers do not know the meaning of defeat. Samuel Johnson, who was himself acquainted with criticisms, rebuffs, and adversity, but who refused to be discouraged, once said, Great works are performed, not by strength, but b perseverance. 1940, let that word be to us a comfort and, at the same time, a challenge. —June A. ' fordo ff 66 A c w Edward F. Searles High School 1940 THE BLUE AND WHITE l f HE Blue and White, our high school ' s magazine, is eagerly read and 2 j warmly praised by all students. Every column in it contains inter- 22221 esting material of all sorts. This year original cover designs by certain students, have appeared on the magazine much to the delight of both the faculty and students. With Mr. Bagnell as our worthy adviser, we are certain that the Blue and White will continue to be a success. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Literary Editor Poetry Editor Athletic Editors Neivs and Notes Editor Alumni Editor- Exchange Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Subscription Manager Assistant Subscription Manager The knot Hole Humor Editors Faculty Adviser Dorothy Deadv Robert Collins Jean Perry gnes Ross Kenneth Pollard inii red Larochelle Claire Blodgetl irginia Mooers Dorothy Ladebush Thelma Rushforth lfred Easton Dorotln Elwell illiam Hev son Barbara Cunio, Herbert Dixon. Jerome Jackson Jane eiss June Porst J. A. Bagnell 68 ]940 Edward F. Searles High School BLUE AND WHITE STAFF First Row: D. Ladebush, V. Mooers, D. Elwell, T. Rushforth, D. Deady, J. Perry,- B. Cunio, J. Weiss, A. Ross. Second Row: W. Larochelle, R. Collins, K. Pollard, J. Buckeley, Mr. J. Bagnell, H. Dixon, J. Jackson, A. Eaton, W. Hewson, C. Blodgett. 69 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 CADET CORPS ft HE Cadet Corps has been considerably successful in its efforts this J , year. The Military Ball was surely the outstanding social event of 2SS9 the year. The prize drills, the picturesque grand march, the officers in their imm aculate and neatly pressed uniforms, and the attractive girls in formal attire created a scene never to be forgotten. On Memorial Day. the boys gladly joined other organizations in participating in the Memorial Day parade. OFFICERS OF THE METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL CADET CORPS of 1940 Major Francis Mosson Adjutant Alexander Korbej Aide Kenneth Pollard Quartermaster Kenneth Harris Company A Captain Kenneth Malum 1st Lieut. Arthur Margolis 2nd Lieut. Georire Morison Company C laptain Paul Oliver 1st Lieut. urelio DeLucia 2nd Lieut. Burton Weinhohl Company B ( aptain Stephen oung 1st Lieut. Mitr Saba 2nd Lieut. illiani Bedell 2nd Lieut. William Kannheiser Company D ( aptain Daniel F arlej I -l I Kill. John Feugill 2nd Lieut. Robert dam Instructor Hon. Henry . Palnaude 1st Lieut. 102nd field rlillery Massachusetts .National Guard 70 1940 Edward F. Searles High School CADET OFFICERS First Row K. Mahan, K. Pollard, A. Korbey, Mr. H. Patnaude, F. Moa?on, K. Harris, D. Farley Second Row: A. Margolis, A. DeLucia, R. Adams, P. Oliver, J. Feugill, M. Saba, S. Young. Third Row: G. Morison. W. Kannheiser, W. Bedell. 71 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 Seated (loft to right) K. U-., u, , J. Weiss, S. O ' Hanian, V. Landry. I). Vogal. V. MoDci . l ' liK-hinska-. A. Dixi n, W. Kannheiser. Standing (left to right) F. Huard, D. Deady, W. Valliere, M. Auclair. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Ol K Senior Class play, Little Jimm) June- was a great success, thanks lo the members of the cast, and Mrs. Carl Heinz, the director, dfiM who worked so conscientiously and diligentl) to make it so. I lit ' following is a list of the cast and the pari each played: Vincent Landrj as Jimmie Jones. Jane Weiss as Mrs. Jones, William Kannheisei as Mr. Jones, Dorothy Vogel as Poll) Prescott, Doroth) Dead) a- Mrs. Pamela I ' reseoti. ilene Dixon a- (dadys Glamour, Elizabeth Holroyd a- uddles Cameron, Virginia Mooers as Gabby Garfield, Sarkis O ' Hanian as Bifil Bingham, Ubert Truchinskas as Stuffy Shaw, Florence Huard a- Mi-. Davenport. Maicelle iulair as Newsie Newman, and Wilfred Valier as Van Dyke Van Hoin. 7 1940 Edward F. Searles High School First Row: D. Nutton, C. Wakeley, E. Kfoury, H. Domoradzki, E. Remick, J. Porst, Queen; J. Powers, P. Walker, R. Rowley. Second Row: M. Wade, A. McCarthy, B. Kolb, M. Taylor, D. Dow, King; L. Mills, G. Pelletier, E. Mailloux, V. Moosrs, S. O ' Hanian. Third Row: P. Oliver, L. White, A. Hartwig, H. Whitehead, D. Harrison, E. Hasbaney, CLASS DAY PAGEANT f NE of the loveliest spectacles of Class Day is the pageant. The color- ful costumes and appropriate setting of the school grounds add much ■ « to the splendor of this inspiring performance. We all look forward to it and agree that it adds much to the beauty of the day. The Pageant Committee, Bertha Garyonis, June Porst and Eleanor Kfoury, has worked hard to make it a success. T4 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 First Row: W. Larochelle, J. Perry, T. Rushforth, B. Mackay. Second Row: D. Jackson, W. Dixon, H. Bailey, A. Partington, A. Gross. STUDENT COUNCIL = HE Student Council is a group l students comprised ol four seniors, iliicc juniors and two sophomores, h exists for the purpose oJ sett- 2sHs [jng students ' problems and discussing student government matters. The members of this bod) are chosen l popular ole at a special class meeting. The following are the members oi the Student Council ol 1940: Seniors: lberl Gross, President; Henry Bailey, Winifred Larochelle, Thelma Rushforth, Secretary. Juniors: Donald Jackson. Vice President; ndreu Partington, Jean Perry. SOPHOMORES: Barbara Maeka . William Dixon. 74 1940 Edward F. Searles High School First Row: W. Larochelle, S. Lumb, C. Blodgett, D. Vog-el. Second Row: L. Moore, J. Kohler, L. Deady, L. Whitehead. CHEER LEADERS |HE good season that the football team had this year was partly due to j the highly commendable efforts of the cheer leaders. With Dot and 2s8ss Winnie as leaders, it wasn ' t a hard task to get the support of the student body in the songs and cheers. All girls worked hard and did a won- derful job of aiding the football team. The loyal supporters this year were: Seniors: Dorothy Vogel, Winifred Larochelle, Claire Blodgett, Shirley Lumb. Juniors: Lillian Moore, Louise Deady, Jacqueline Koehler, Lois Whitehead. 75 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 BOYS ' BASKETBALL V K HE Methuen High School Basketball team for the season of 1939-1940 nZZL completed a very successful year under the able coaching of Ernest E Ramsbottom and his assistant, John Keefe. The excellent teamwork of the players, and their commendable cooperation with Captain Donald Grenville, was the cause of their success. The high scorer of the season was Captain Donald Grenville, who scored 94 points, with Kenneth Pollard as runner-up with 83 points. We sincerely hope that the team of 1941 will have as much success as that of 1940, and we wish next year ' s captain, E. Boehm, the best of luck. The schedule for the season 1939-1940 is as follows: Gloucester 39 Methuen 23 Lawrence 44 Methuen 21 Haverhill 11 Methuen 12 Essex Aggies 22 Methuen 28 lumni 44 Methuen 49 Dracut 17 Methurn 30 Pinkerton 21 Methuen 26 Punchard 32 Methuen 19 Johnson 14 Methuen 19 Central Catholic 25 Methuen 29 Essex Aggies 30 Methuen 20 Punchard 17 Methuen 19 Barnstable 30 Methuen 35 Pinkerton 22 M ethuen 24 Johnson 28 Methuen 27 Dracut 14 Methuen 41 Central Catholic 22 Methuen 17 76 J940 Edward F. Searles High School BOYS ' BASKETBALL SQUAD First Row: K. Hyde, E. Boehm, D. Grenville, captain; A. Partington, W. Hewson. Second Row: A. Bray, W. Redmond, K. Pollard, R. Medauer, D. Jackson, R. Lafrenier, T. Ganley, J. Altott. 77 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 FOOTBALL HIS year ' s team again did their best to disprove the so-called Punchard J L Jinx. The game ended in a 6-6 tie and was the cause of many 222a happy faces in Methuen. The Co-captains, Biff Hevvson and Mit Saba were two fine leaders who proved their ability as sportsmen and ath- letes. The entire team, coached by John Hannigan and Alex Szczapa showed a fine spirit of determination and fair play throughout the season. The following seniors received sweaters and letters: W illiam Hewson, Mitry Saba, Stephen Young, Kenneth Pollard, Chester Roskowicz, John Porter, Henry Bailey, John Roberts, Albert Hartwig, Donald Lee, Herbert Mitchell and Stanley Dimmock, Manager. Those who received letters were: Kenneth Hyde, rmand Cocchiaro, Eric Teschner, Peter Demerjian, Andrew Partington, W ilbur Briggs, Edward Boehm, Donald Jackson, Daniel Burton, Charles Shuter, Ralph Abercrom- bie, William Bell, Fred Carleton, George Canity. Merritl Ball and John Devine. Co-captains elect are: Peter Demerjian and The schedule is as follows: Lawrence 7 Amesbury Hudson Cathedral 11. S. Johnson 7 Marlboro Pinkerton Stoneham Punchard 6 Central Catholic 6 ndrew 1 ' artmgton Methuen Methuen Methuen Methuen 12 Methuen 12 Methuen 21 Methuen () Methuen 13 Methuen 6 Methuen 15 78 1940 Edward F. Searles High School FOOTBALL TEAM First Row: J. Porter, D. Lee, D. Jackson, A. Hartwig, P. Demerjian; W. Hewson and M. Saba, co-captains; A. Partington, S. Young, H. Bailey, K. Pollard. Second Row: F. Archibald, G. LaRoche, W. Feugill, W. Bell, C. Shuter, H. Mitchell, E. Teschner, C. Roskowicz, A. Cocchiaro, J. Divine, D. Burton, J. Roberts, K. Hyde, R. Ambercrombie, M. Ball. Third Row: F. Caton; R. Humphrey, H. Baker, A. Edgerton, E. Boehm, K. Harris, G. Garrity, D. Langille, H. O ' Rourke. 79 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 First Row: T. Rushton, K. Pollard, K. Hyde. W. Graichen, J. Porter, Captain; E. Boehm, W. Gartside, W. Hewson, R Hoyle. Second Row: A. Edgerton, D. Waring, R. Medauer, C. Roskowicz, S. Young, W. Gil- man, K. Skea. Third Row: J. Altot, E. Lange, F. DeFrates, R. Lafrenier, B. Hebsch A. Hilton, H. Richardson. BASEBALL rH LI I K )l (, I he Baseball season has tiol ended as yet, we I eel sure thai W the outcome will he up to i t usual standard of wanning scores and oUHl g 00 (] sportsmanship. This year ' s team i again under the instruction of Coach Ernest Ramshotham. On the diamond the hoys do their best to live up to his expectations. The Methuen .Nine i- proving a very worth) opponent lor all the teams in the League. The students composing the 1910 baseball squad are as follows: Jack Poller. Thomas Rushton, Kenneth Pollard. illiam Hewson, Stephen Young, Kenneth Hyde, Chester Roskowicz, Seniors; Warren Gilman, Wilbur Briggs, Arthur Egerton, Edward Boehm, Robert Medauer, Howard Richard- son, Roger Lafrenier, Joseph Vltott, Juniors ; Uberl Hilton, Walter Gartside, Raymond Hovle, Donald Waring. Emile Lange, Warren Graichen, Bernard Hebsch, Sophomores. 80 1940 Edward F. Searles High School 111 ir ? K M W First Row: D. Farley, D. Jackson, R. Abercrombie, A. Hartwig, H. Bailey, J. Feugill, M. Saba, J. Divine. Second Row: H. Whitehead, V. Tarkesen, R. Stewart, L. Bourbeau, H. Dixon, B. Nich- olls, W. Bamber. Third Row: F. Fleischman, T. Dorsey, G. Garrity, P. Gunter, A. Nicholson, K. Diridian TRACK a IT this writing, the Methuen High School Track Team has participated in only two meets, and we are quite sure that they have not had a W@ £ real chance to show what they can do. Our track team, which was entered in the Gloucester Invitation track meet, finished fourth; then in our meet with Newburyport they lost, 49 to 19. Among the teams that they will meet in the near future, there are Haverhill, Danvers and Central Catholic. The team will also participate in the Essex County meet and the Merrimac Valley meet. Captain Henry Bailey, who is one of the best men on the team, will not be able to take part in any track events for the remainder of the season because of a sprained ankle. This is a great blow to the team; and if they are to have a successful season, it will be necessary for all members to work un- tiringly to make up for the loss of their captain. 81 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 First Row: P. Krasnowski, F. Potter. J. McCarthy, M. Bodwell, G. Foley. Second Row: V. Ostler, W. Larochelle, F. Lawton, M. Quijrley, D. Smith, H. McLaugh- lin. G. Nutton, C. Burke. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL H SUCCESSFUL season it was for the Girls ' Basketball Team of this year. With Miss Dorothy Chadwick a- coach, and the capable Cap- J( Q tain Jane McCarthy, a senior, the team scored 22 ' a- against 133 points. At the end of the season a banquet, at which nothing was lacking. was held for the girls in honor ol their line work. Because they had proved themselves brilliant and enthusiastic players, Frances Potter and Miriam Bodwell, juniors, were chosen co-captains elect. The following girls, having rained their Letters, were presented with sil- ver basketballs: Seniors: Jane McCarthy, captain: Virginia Ostler, manager: Winifred Larochelle, Marcelle ticlair. JUNIORS: Miriam Bo dwell, co-captain elect: Franco Potter, co-captain elect; Gladys Nutton. Bin His Krasnowski. Sophomores: Grace Foley. 82 1940 Edward F. Searles High School First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Fifth Row: Sixth Row: Back Row: A. Quinn, R. Graichen, A. Turchi, Drum-Mojor; L. Marcello, W. Hewson. D. Potter.. C. Tabelerio, R. Janian, H. Lambert, W. Stevens, J. Buckley, L. Powell, T. Chadwick, I. Malootian, Harold L. McDonnell, Instructor; R. St. Jean. D. Mann, D. Grenville, A. Abbott, D. Dow, D. Deady, V. Abbott. W. Larochelle, T. Sousa, E. Powell, T. Ganley. M. Seymour, J. McLaughlin. W. Redmond, A. Hartwig, H. Whitehead, B. Hill. B. Pickles, J. Caron, R. Otto, L. White, E. Ford. M. Myette, D. Mack, M. Clamp. BAND HE Methuen High School band is under the instruction of Mr. Harold rfj McDonnell and has Mr. Walter Pearson as music supervisor. Com- posed of competent members, it has capably represented the High School at various functions throughout the year. The annual Memorial Day parade is one of the occasions on which it plays especially well. 83 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 First Row: V. Smith, L. Janian, K. Scherig, F. Speare, K. Diridian, C. Haddad. P. Boposian. Second Row: R. Graichen, R. Janian, L. White, A. Hartwig, E. Haller, Walter Pearson. Director; H. Whitehead, N. Samel, H. Reynolds, D. Harrison, J. Privitera. ORCHESTRA ' IIIK Methuen High School Orchestra, with Mr. Walter Pearson, the j leader who has strived to laboriously ami scrupulously, has been sssSa on e of our school groups of which we are extremel) proud. It has, since its organization played at main different occasions, the Evening High School graduation, assemblies, and (lass Day exercises, being some of them. 84 1940 Edward F. Searles High School SOCIAL EVENTS HE social calendar was not lacking in exciting and well-planned J j events this year. The time from the Sophomore Reception to the Junior-Senior Prom has flown altogether too quickly. The Senior Play — a rollicking comedy; the Military Ball — flashing brass buttons mingled with pretty dresses of every color; the Girls ' A. A. — gymnastics; the grand march, dancing, laughter, fun. Who can deny that this was a year of years — Our Year — 1940! SOPHOMORE RECEPTION SENIOR PLAY SENIOR CLASS PARTY JUNIOR CLASS PARTY BAND DANCE SOPHOMORE CLASS PARTY MILITARY BALL GIRLS ' A. A. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 85 Edward F. Searles High School 1940 AUTOGRAPHS A. W B Start to Save! The true foundation for personal progress lies in the program carried out. BROADWAY SAVINGS BANK COMMUNIT1 SAVINGS BANK ESSEX SAVINGS BANK LAWRENCE SAVINGS BANK McINTOSH SCHOOL Ki ki 1). 1 [NTOSH, Principal Gradual.- oi the MKTHl EN HIGH SCHOOL are eligible without conditions for admission to the Secretarial and Junior Accounting courses offered b) our school. Gradual. of the COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT of the Methuen Hi li School are eligibh for admission to the d- vanced Secretarial course or, h examination, to the Business Administration course. Information by mail or at the School Office The School Year Begins the MONDAY After LABOR DAY 801-S14 Bay State Building Lawrence, Mass. PREPTOWNE SHOP A Separate Department catering- exclusively in SMART CLOTHES FOR YOUNG MEN F. 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