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

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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.

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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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META Pas:e Fifteen VICTOR P. CHANDLER. “Rich with the spoils of nature.” A sturdy self-reliant spirit, and a dio nity that lends poise and charm, were the chief characteristics of “Vic” while among us. He was diligent in his class work, pleasant in his mo- ments of ease, careful in his conversa- tion, hesitant to criticise and charit- able toward the failings of others. As a member of the football squad, he was faithful in practice and capable as a player. He always gave the best that was in him, to the class, the team and the school. A real good fellow, a sin- cere member of the Class of 1923, we bid farewell to “Vic,” satisfied that we are privileged to call him a friend. CHARLES R. COAN. “Men are nothing, but a man is everything.” Prominence in athletics has been “Charlie’s ” lot while in High School, from his Freshman year until gradua- tion. As a member of the baseball and football teams, he has always given his best for the school, and was ever a loyal member of the class. Early in Senior year, he learned that a lesson “on time saves nine,” and after his first literary efforts were complete, he managed to avoid the ex- ercise of his ability in penmanship. His popularity was evidenced in the fact that he was a member of the class executive committee, and his clear an- alysis of a situation, has been an im- portant factor in the decisions of that body. In graduating, we wish him the success that his affable, agreeable nature deserves to win. GEORGE E. COLEMAN. “A man by nothing is so well betrayed as by his manners.” — Spencer. Calm of purpose and with a dignity beyond his years, George may always be found doing the right thing at the right time. A diligent worker, he ac- complished much in a quiet manner during his years spent with us. To- gether with other members of the class, he has been bitten by the “ra- dio bug,” and spends his evenings “tuning in” on stations nearby and re- mote. Our association with George has been both pleasant and profitable for he has afforded us a splendid ex- ample of the results to be obtained from a quiet, diligent pursuit of pur- pose.