Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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1941 Edward F. Searles High School PETER J. DEMERJIAN With fair play foremost Football 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4 Cadets 2 Year Book Staff 4 Having earned a name for himself on the gridiron as co-captain of the football team, Pete is indeed a foot- ball hero. He is of pleasant and cheerful disposition, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. We know that you will go far, Pete. IRENE ROSE DENIS Oh, she will sing the savageness out of a bear Girls ' A.A. 2 Various Committees Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Denny is known in high school for her unusual voice and her fun-loving nature. No mere happening will ever find her down in the dumps. May you continue through life as joyfully, Denny. v i ANN M. DeROCHE And looks on li.fe with quiet eyes Girls ' A.A. 2, 3. 4 Girl Reserves 4 Glee Club 2 Ann is a thoughtful and serious young lady within the school walls, but we understand that she is full of pep when outside. She is courteous and friendly to everyone at all times. Best of luck, Ann. KATHLEEN H. DEVLIN Better late than never Girls ' A.A. 2 Almost every morning just before the 8:30 bell, Kath- leen comes flying into school and slips breathlessly into her seat. In that same way, she rushes through the day and then home. May you ever be as happy-go-lucky. Kathleen. LORRAINE IDA DION But common quiet is man ' s concern Girls ' A.A. 2 Lorraine is one of the less noisy members of our class. Inside and outside of school, she is a jolly, fun-loving r.iaidcn. May your hopes and ambitions for the future 1 3 fulfilled, Lorraine. 23

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Edward F. Searles High School. 1941 NATALIE ANN CREGG Tripping her way through life Girls ' A.A. 3 Senior Plav 1 Natalie is an excellent dancer, both tap and social. She has featured at almost all our class parties. Her songs have also been a real attraction. These songs are verses about our classmates sung to an original tune. She his proved her talents as an actress in the Senior Play; her performance speaks for itself. Good luck to Natalie, the versatile. JANE ELLEN CURTIN Ever faithful, ever sure Class Prophecy Girl Reserves 4 Blue and White 4 Girls ' A.A. 2 Year Book Staff 4 Jane is very sociable and very popular. She dresses well and neatly and her clothes always go well with her attractive looks. She has always been faithful in school and has done a good job at everything she has under- taken. I ' ve been told that Jane ' s a charter member of the Sub-Debs. If she continues as she has begun, she should be a great success. Lots of luck, Jane. JAMES MEICKLE DAY Skill and confidence are an unconqucred army Cadets, Captain 4 Year Book Staff 1 A huge lad with an even temper and wholesome spirit, Jimmy is quiet, but is interested in all things practical and mechanical. He certainly makes us all sit up and take notice with his perfect algebra papers. Keep up the Hood work, Jimmy. LOUSE FRANCES DEADY This life is most jolly Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Cheer Leader 1 Girls ' A.A. 2, 3, 4 A talkative and pleasant member of our class is Louise or Luiz : ' as she prefers to write it. She always has a hit of jrossip for anyone who cares to listen. During her senior year, she devoted her surplus energy to encourag- ing our boys in their efforts on the football field. Smooth sailing, Louise! MILDRED R. DeLUCIA Sil ence is more eloquent than words Girls ' A.A. 2, 3 Mildred is extremely well-liked by all of us because of her sweet and friendly nature. Her ability along commer- cial lines is marked and we expect her to continue her studv in this field. Good luck, Millie. 22

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Edward F. Searles High School 1941 y, HERBERT S. DIXON Argument is the gift of nature Cadets 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad 4 Hi-Y President 4 Blue and White 4 Senior Play 4 Track 3, 4 Various Committees Vitality, talk, self-assurance, enthusiasm — these are some of Herby ' s prominent characteristics. What would the senior class do without Herby to give hi? opinions and arguments on any and all subjects! Through- out high school, he has been energetic in all class activ- ities. Herby says that he is going to be a test pilot in the future. Happy landings, Herby! HENRY R. DOERR Hair like a red meteor on the troubled air Cadets 2, 3 A crop of red hair, a friendly smile, and a fun-loving personality characterize this member of our class. Alge- bra seems to be one of Henry ' s major problems. And how he loves algebra! We know that you will come out on top in a successful career, Red. ALBERT R. DOHERTV Where to find his equal would bt- hard to tell Cadets 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad 4 Al is a boy of many characteristics. He is compan- ionable, cheerful, and a hard worker. His constant sup- port of class activities shows that he has the interest of the class at heart. Al is the type of youth that we are all glad to cull our friend. Best wishes to you, Al. KRIKOR G. DRIGIAN Music has charms alone for peaceful minds Glee Club 2 Track 2, Orchestra 3, 4 Although Krikor is quiet, we do hear from him in the school orchestra where he is a skilled violinist. We un- derstand that his favorite songs are cowboy ballads. IRENE C. DUSSAl LT Quiet but efficient Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Irene is very studious and ambitious scientious. Her friendly smile and her work assures her popularity, particularly mercial students. Good luck, Irene. Girl Reserves 4 as well as con- interest in her among the com- 24