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

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Pajre Twenty-six META FLORENCE A. HOLDEN. “One equal temper of heroic hearts. Always faithful to her studies and a leader in class activities, she is a favorite ainonp: her teachers and class- mates. During the spare moments of her school life, she assists at the lunch counter, or the baseball field with e iual ease. As a memher of both “The Observer’’ and the “Meta’’ staffs, her literary ability has had opportuni- ty for expression. She has been the Vice Piesident of the class for five years, and her work in that capacity was always for the best interests of the class. With a knowledge of her capabilities and a reliance in her rec- ord of the last five yeai’s, we unhesi- tatingly predict that her future will lie successful as her past has been meritorious. FLORENCE E. HOLLINGSWORTH. “Work and mirth ; all in one.” Florence is a diligent worker and an enthusiast of sports. A member of “The Observer” and “Meta” staffs, an honor pupil, and a member of the class executive committee; her list of ac- tivities has been a long one, and in each activity she has performed her part creditably. She has also con- tributed a very interesting story, “In- terruptions,” to the columns of the school magazine. A pleasing smile in- dicates her nature of fun and frolic, which, however, does not interfere with her work. As a student, as a companion, and as a friend, Florence is held in the highest esteem by every member of the class, and we expect her to prove in life what she has al- ready proven to us, that any success she may acquire is merited. EDNAH M. HORNER. “Hail, to thee ; blithe spirit !” Amiable and good-natured, quiet and unassuming, careful in conversation and diligent in effort, Ednah has al- ways been a model for her friends. We all remember Ednah’s long curls which were the envy of many, even though they were subjected to an oc- casional pull. Her undisturbed tran- quil efficiency and pleasant disposition have made for her a host of friends. Ednah intends to pursue her studies further, and as we know her to be a faithful student, a true friend, and an accomplished musician, we predict a brilliant future, with confidence that our prediction will come true.

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META Paere Twenty-five FRANK J. HENNESSEY. “Hence, loathed Melancholy.” In “Duck,” we have a cheerful spirit, v.’hich combined with earnestness of purpose, makes of him one of the lead- ers in every class and school activity. One of the best footb all players ever to wear the blue and white, he was un- fortunately prevented from playing during his Senior year by an injury sustained during the previous season. Without “Duck” to “make motions,” our class meetings would not progress very rapidly, and he may always be found ready to “go through” for any- thing that he thinks is right. Let us whisper it — he is becoming quite a dancer, and we expect him to play a leading role at our reception. Loyal, steadfast, devoted, the class recognizes his presence as an asset and parts from him with a sense of loss. JOSEPH E. HIGGINS. “Care’s an enemy to life.” By his untiring efforts and endless patience, “Joe” has proved to his classmates that the day of his success is not afar off. In his dealings with both teachers and classmates, he has shown that he is fully capable of at- taining the heights toward which he is striving. Although his aim is high and his effort diligent, he is neverthe- less, a foe of care in its sterner as- pects. His activities are accomplished with a carefree, easy disposition that makes him the envy of his associates. He has expressed a preference for Sa- lem Normal, and we expect to find him holding forth as “Governor-Gen- eral” of the class room in the near future. FANNIE HIMMELSTEIN. “The Business of Living is no simple Art.” Fannie is one of those smart “Com- meicials,” who propose to enter the business world and startle it by their presence. During her course she re- ceived excellent marks in all her sub- jects, and goes forth from our midst well equipped with the essentials of success. Reserved, though not timid; never impetuous, she seems calculated to attain all the honors which we wish for her. Like a sedative among us, though never a meddler, Fannie has borne a large part in the solution of our problems. We wish her the best of luck, and we anticipate for her the greatest of success.

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META Page Twenty-seven WILLIAM F. HOSMAN. “We have been friends toj?ether.” One of those quiet fellows who im- proves upon acquaintanceship and sur- prises associates with an unlimited fund of wit and humor. By virtue of his work with the baseball team, he enjoys full possession of a seat in “manager’s row.” His chief activity during the latter part of the school year, consists in climbing the sides of our new building in search of the elu- sive baseball. As a student, he is diligent and careful, while it has been said that he delights in writing poetry for his English classes. A quiet effici- ency has been characteristic of him in the class room, and we feel that it will bring him far in life. J. FRANCIS HOWLETT. “How beautiful the smile.” That grin, we have come to know quite well, and its beaming good will and infectuous joviality we will re member and cherish. Francis has in this possession an attribute that will carry him far along the highway. Suc- cess. Always merry and cheerful, he has lent his good-natured assistance to all our undertakings, and we have benefited by his presence. As a stu- dent, his achievements have been such as to cause us to envy the good nature which made all tasks seem easy. We have found in him a real friend and a capable spirit. In leaving him, we express the hope that his future will be as productive of pleasure to his friends as his past has been to his classmates. RALPH E. INNIS. “The virtue of justice consists in moderation.” — Aristotle. Gifted with a fine disposition and an even temperament, Ralph is well liked by all his classmates. He is pa- tiently persevering in all his efforts and always accomplishes whatever he attempts. As a member of “The Be- ma,” his participation in the regular debates showed a grasp of the subject and a careful preparation that made his contribution to the matter under discussion a real inspiration to his fellow members. His class work was uniformly good, and his spirit of co- operation a decided asset to the ac- tivities of 1923. We wish him suc- cess in the future, as we have received worth while effort from him in the past.