Peabody Veterans Memorial High School - Meta Yearbook (Peabody, MA)

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META Page Thirteen WALTER L. BOISCLAIR. “In action faithful, and in honor clear. Secure in the possession of an “easy going’’ disposition, Walter has made and retained a host of friends among his classmates of 1923. His talents are usually hidden beneath his modes- ty, and we only hear from him when he has accomplished something worthy of note. His literary ability found ex- pression in the columns of “The Ob- server’’ to which he contributed two well written articles; “Acorn and Oak,” and “Scum of the Road.” We predict that, if the past is any cri- terion of the future, Walter will con- tinue to add laurels to the record of 1923 by the worth of his accomplish- ments. RAYMOND 0. BURLINGHAM. “The path of luty is the path of safety. Equipped with a studious disposi- tion, and a persevering nature, “Ray” daily “wends his weary way” to school from the western section of our community. Mere attendance in his case is a feat of no mean propor- tions, but he did more than attend. He was a part of all the class activi- ties, a member of “The Observer” staff, and an active member of “The Bema.” From what we hear, he is proficient as a public speaker, and brings to his work in the debating so- ciety, all the energy of purpose that characterizes him in class. A stead- fast, dependable disposition has en- deared him to all his classmates of 1923. HELEN J. BYRON. “Whatever is popular tleserve.s attention. Amiable and oliliging, her cheerful disposition has gained her many friends. She has what in English classes we call “atmosphere” and this in conjunction with a pleasing per- sonality has made her one of the most popular members of the class. Her popularity, however, did not in- terfere with her capacity for efficient class work, and she always could be depended upon to perform creditably in recitation periods. We join in wishing her success for the future, and we are confident that she will con - tinue through life to win both popu- larity and success, as she has done while with us, her classmates of ’23.

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Page Twelve .] ETA ANNE T. BERNSTEIN. ■ ' Music is the poetry of the air. A devotee of the Muse, Anno brings to her work the possession of a clear, sweet soprano voice. Nor, is she con- tent in song alone, for she strives to excel in her studies and her efforts meet with merited success. Her life is in harmony with her surroundings, and she is always a part in any effort worth while. Many and varied are her accomplishments, not the least of which is her capacity of adapting her- self to whatever circumstances she many find herself in. In parting, we wish Anne success in her musical ef- forts and happiness in her life’s work, which we feel certain will be of the highest and noblest type. LILLIAN BERNSTEIN. iJiliKenee is the mother of Success.” Quiet and unassuming in disposi- tion, diligent in the pursuit of success, Lillian has attained an enviable record as a scholar and ranks as one of the honor students of the class. We can safely predict that she will prove t(. be successful in the future as she has been successful in the past. Our best wishes go with her in all her fu- ture activities and we are confident that her diligent spirit will enable her to continue an inspiration and a guide to those of us who could only marvel at her capacity for earnest effort, while we admired her ra])id progress along the highroad of Purpose toward the goal of Success. NEWELL T. BODGE. “Men of few words are the best men.” Newell is a part of the advance guard of 192.3, and he is already meet- ing with success. We were not sur- prised to hear that he has changed his first position for a better one, be- cause we anticipated that, as his goal V. as high, so his rise would be rapid. Modest and unassuming, Newell came quietly into our midst, depart- ed as quietly and was in evidence only through the effectiveness of the work which he accomplished. At gradua- tion, we welcome him as one of our number who is already “making good,” and we will set forth with him in our ([uest of the future. May our motives be as high and our purpose as un- flinching.

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Page Fourteen META JAMES J. CALLAHAN. “Describe him who can, an abrid rement of ali that is pleasant in man.“ — Dope. “Quality if not quantity,’’ is James’ motto, and he more than makes up for his lack of stature by the gigantic nature of his accomplishments. A quiet, unassuming efficiency has marked his work among us, and we could not but feel that the things others did acceptably, he did well. He met all his assignments, whether school woi ' k or outside work, with a spirit of promptness that character- ized him as dependable in everything that he undertook to perform. Noth- ing but success can come to him from the exercise of those qualities which characterized his work among us, and we recognize in him a con- scientious student and a good friend. SARA R. CAPLIN. “Maidens should be mild and meek, swift to hear and slow to speak.” Modest and retiring, a believer in the old adage, “Silence is golden,’’ Sara pursued her course in a quiet ef- ficient manner. Her words, when spoken, were the product of careful thought, and her friendships, when formed were firm and fast. We are glad to have been able to class her among our friends, and we feel that her very silence is a fortunate omen for her future success. A good lis- tener is an apt learner, and Sara has learned much, in her course at Pea- body High school, that will bring her far along the road to the goal of her purpose. BESSIE V. CARNEY. “Cheerful company shortens the miles.” Vivacious and attractive, with a cheerful disposition and a ready smile. Bessie has been an endless source of inspiration to us, her classmates, who could only wonder at her constant good nature. Allied with a capacity for making friends, she has a great- er capacity of retaining them, and her associates will ever remember the manner in which she held their friend- ship during the years of the High School course. Her future is before her and is filled with infinite possibili- ties, but we feel that not the least of her successes will be the acquisition of a host of devoted friends, attracted by the qualities which made her a friend worth knowing to the members of the class of 1923.