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

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Page Twelve M ETA HELEN ATKINS “Cheerful company shortens the miles.” — Anon. A record of perseverance, study and their results, is left on the books and in our hearts by Helen, who has won for herself a high place in the regard of her classmates. Quietness was her characteristic, but her silence was productive of a thoughtfulness that resulted in achievements worthy of the efforts spent upon them. This was Helen’s first and last year at Peabody High School. We are indeed grateful to think that it is our class with which she is to be graduated. We, the class of 1925, join heartily in wishing her the acquirement of that true happiness and dignity. We are confident that her diligent, industrious and noble ideals will make her all that she aims and strives to be. LILLIAN M. AYLWARD “The end crowns the work.” During the entire course in High School, Lillian has been interested and active in all class affairs. Her careful prepai ' ation in all subjects has made her a true student, one who finds pleasure and knowledge in all studies. By her diligent work. Lillian ran’ s as the salutatorian of her class. In September she will enter Radcliffe Col- lege to continue her education. In literary work her ability has been dis- played by the splendid material con- tributed to both The Meta and The Observer. Her Chronicle in the latter book has been of much interest to all Observer readers. Her friendliness and interest have gained, for her sin- cere friends among her classmates, who are confident that the same stu- dious course will characterize her success in the future. WILLIAM C. BAIRD “Laughter holding both his sides. “-Milton. “Bill” came to us from Springfield High school in his senior year. His easy manner and friendly disposition have made him many friends in the short time that he has been here. “Bill” has been a member of our or- chestra this year and his playing of the cornet has been a determining factor in the orchestra’s success. As a member of the “Bema” his voice was frequently heard during the open debates of the regular meetings. His wit and energy proved equal to all high school crises, and we are confi- dent that they will carry him on through life. Our only regret is that Bill did not come to us earlier in his high school course.

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META Page Eleven ROSE AGUIAR “Whoever perseveres will be crowned.” — Herder. Despite her rather quiet nature, Rose has won and retained many friends during the four years of her High school life. Her diligence and perseverance as a student have been rewarded by the high marks she has received in her various studies. Her recitations in the classroom have been an inspiration to us, and her thoughtfulness has helped to solve many perplexing problems. Rose has gained the esteem of teachers and classmates alike by her cheerful- ness, good nature and spirit of help- fulness. She plans to enter the busi- ness world upon graduation. We join in wishing Rose the best of luck and the success which she so richly deserves. JOHN F. AHEARNE “Courage from hearts and not from numbers grows.” — Dryden. Whoever would imagine that such a little body could contain such an enormous amount of energy? John Ahearne, to give him his official cog- nomen (you will probably recall him as Sharkey), has still a great deal of growing to do before he reaches the five-foot goal in stature; but he has all the courage, all the agility, all the vivacity of one twice his size. It is almost impossible to conceive of John’s having pugilistic tendencies, but such is the case. If he welcomes the difficult battles of life as eagerly as he has welcomed his little en- counters in the past, we are sure that he will come out of each contest the victor. KATHRYN R. ALTSHULER “Contentment is natural wealth.” — Socratf . Katherine has been one of the most popular members of the Commercial class since she entered Peabody High as a sub-freshman in 1921. Her abili- ty as a student is recognized by the fact that her name has been frequent- ly on the honor roll during the past four years. As a member of the Year Book staff, she has helped greatly towards its success. In her senior year, she assisted in making the social activities of the class successful. Having a jovial and kind disposition, she was always willing to help her classmates and co-operate with the teachers. We have every reason to think that her success in high school work is but the forerunner of a greater success to come.

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Page Thirteen META JUDITH S. BARNES “Keep true to the dreams of thy youth.” — Schiller. Having made a somewhat rapid progress in her early school career, Judith has the distinction of graduat- ing as one of the youngest members of her class. Hers is a quiet and reticent nature, though to those who know her best, she is fun-loving, fond of enjoyment, and appreciative of humor and wit in others. Judith is a person of very slight stature, but her capabilities are in no way proportion- ate to her physical size. During her junior year, she was elected secretary of the class, which position she filled with great ability. She has always displayed a great interest in all so- cial activities and her hearty co-oper- ation has aided in no small way to their success. BERTHA BERNSTEIN “So buxom, blithe and debonair.” — Milton Bright in every sense of the word is what we would say of Bertha — bright of eye, bright of speech and bright in class. Clever, lively, and vi- vacious, she has often upset the grav- ity of the whole class by some exceedingly humorous remark or ac- tion, thereby earning many a “black lock” from her teachers. But with all her disposition for merriment she is, nevertheless, a good student and careful in the preparation of her daily tasks. She has made many friends since entering school, all of whom think very highly of her. We unite in wishing her the happiest possible future and we feel confident that her popularity will continue in whatever circumstances she may find herself. MARY BOETTNER “A light heart lives long.” — Shakespeare. Mary, small and dainty, like the Dresden-lady type, came to us in the first days when we were green sub- freshmen. We thought a good gust of wind would blow her away, but in- stead, she has grown up like a flower. She is quiet and demure in appear- ance, to use the homely phrase “wear3 well on acquaintance” and by ner charm of manner has won many true and loyal friends, during her five years with us. In a word, Mary is a delightful companion with a pleasant disposition and a manner of quiet charm. She leaves Peabody High with the best wishes of every member of ’25 for a happy future.