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

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Pap:e Eighteen META GRACE E. DUNN. “Nimble thought can jump both land and sea.“ A careful dilig’ence and a persever- ing optimism are the chief character- istics of this member of the class of 192.3. Radiant and attentive, capable and cheerful, Grace has been a distinct asset to the class in all its activities. Her aim has ever been to pursue knowledge, glorify work and seek hap- piness, and she seems to be uniformly successful in her quest. Ever and al- ways, she has a good word and wel- come smile for everyone. Parting with her is a loss alleviated somewhat by the knowledge that, wherever she may go, her cordial efficient spirit will win for her many admirers and friends. IRENE L. ELLIS. “Lovely, to full perfection wrought.” Irene has a lovable disposition and enjoys a well-earned popularity with her classmates. Equipped with a sense of humor, she interprets life in its brightest aspects and scorns the dark side of existence. She is one of the more quiet type in our class; how- ever, if all her ideas were expressed, she would be far from quiet. Her company is most pleasing and her friendships many. One has to thoroughly understand her to appre- ciate her true worth, for she is not of the boastful type. The class unites in wishing her success in all her ef- forts, and in expressing the confidence in her ability to attain the goal of her ambition. ELLA E. EMERSON. “Be there a will, and wisdom finds the way.” Ella, ever quiet and serene is an inspiration to all her classmates. At- tentive, at all times, to her work or to her friends, we expect much of her in the future as we have received much from her in the past. Ella has found many new friends in her school life, and, ever smiling and pleasant she is sure to gain the respect of those with whom she may meet in the future. Whatever she attempts will be well done, and it is with confidence in her ability that we predict for her the greatest success and the happiness that comes from the achievement of things worth while.

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META Page Seventeen FRANK L. DENNIS. “Smile, smile, smile awhile.” Seldom seen without a smile, “Span- ker” is undisturbed by adversity and hopeful in extremities. He is not only a good student, but also a baseball player of no mean ability. When he goes up to bat a hit is almost certain, and his work in both the outfield and the pitcher’s box is of the best type possible. He has a capacity for mak- ing fast, firm friendships and the en- during quality of his companionship is one of his chief virtues. We have ap- preciated his worth, delighted in his friendship, marvelled at his abilities and we unite in the feeling that the success which he earns will be well earned and richly merited. THERESA E. DOHERTY. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Always ready and eager to assist in any class activity, Theresa has lent to her presence in our midst the same cheerful attitude that character- izes her every effort in work or in play. In basketball she excels, and her work was a contributing factor in many of the victories of the class team. In class, her woi ' k was uniform- ly excellent, and the cheerful good na- ture that she brought to the accom- plishment of her tasks was a con- stant source of inspiration to her classmates. We are not certain of the immediate use to which she will put her talents, but we do not hesitate to predict that the employment of them will bring her success. HAZEL A. DOW. “Give thy thought no tongue. — Shakespeaie. Careful in conversation, reticent and retiring. Hazel is, nevertheless, imbued with school and class spirit. She seems to enjoy participation in all worthy activities, and, whenever called upon, she is ever ready and eager to assist. She undertakes the most dif- ficult tasks and performs them with a smile. Her pleasing disposition gains her popularity with her class- mates, and her affable nature makes of her friendship a pleasure. In part- ing with her, we can not but feel that we have suffered a real loss, but we know that she will carry the recollec- tion of 1923 with her in all her future triumphs.

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META Page Nineteen EVA M. FAY. “Know then thyself.” — Pope. Secure in self-reliance, Eva scorns adversity and wrings success from the most difficult of effort by the con- fidence of her purpose. Unobtrusive in demeanor, she is never failing in performance, and the class is abund- antly enriched by her presence. Pos- sessed of a confident spirit, she has ever been eager to lend the strength of her friendship to her classmates, and we have received from her far more than we can estimate for it has been impossible to correctly value the contributions which she offered to our activities, because of the quiet, unas- suming efficiency of the donor. EDWARD P. FENNESSEY. “Who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth.” — Goldsmith. Equilibrium always gives poise, as- surance and steadfastness. “Ed’s” most marked characteristic is his equilibrium. It has given him stead- fastness of purpose, poise in making him a well balanced gentleman, and assurance in gaining his end. An ac- tive interest in school activities has stamped him as a real member of the class. Diligent in class, active in pur- suit of high marks in his studies, he has, nevertheless, been always ready to participate in the more pleasant ac- tivities in school life. A part of every mirthful Incident his course has been one of pleasure and profit. We ex- pect that he will be equally capable of getting the most out of life in its serious and pleasant aspects. MICHAEL J. FLYNN. “Genius only leaves behind it the monuments of its strength.” A truly capable spirit, chastened and controlled by an innate modesty and a diligent purpose, “Mike” has been one of the brightest stars in the firmament of 1923. Ever striving for the best in everything that he undertakes, he ranked as an honor student at gradua- tion. His literary abilities were shown in his contributions to “The Obseiwer” and his work as a member of the staff. He was also editor-in-chief of the “Meta.” As a member of the Peabody High School debating team, he per- formed a prominent part in the debate with St. John’s, and his work was largely instrumental in bringing vic- tory to Peabody. “Mike” combines in his personality all the attributes of the success which we wish for him.