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

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M ETA Page Fifteen ELIZABETH CLANCY Knowledge and happiness produce a true woman.” Calm and well-poised at all times and under all circumstances, Elizabeth has done much for the success of her class. Her very best efforts were lent towards the successful completion of all our class activities and her class- mates realize the weight and sin- cerity of her endeavors. Elizabeth is musically inclined — a violin player of considerable ability — and she has been during her course one of the regular orchestra members. She leaves us to continue her studies at Normal School and ’25 can justly say that Elizabeth is one of our truly representative daughters who is sure to live a successful life in the years that lie beyond our graduation day. ANNIE R. CLOPPER Diligence is the mother of success. Anon. Though of a quiet and unassuming nature, Annie has gained many friends in her high school years. A pleasant and agreeable personality has made everyone that has come in contact with her like to see her smil- ing face. Her diligence and persever- ance as a student and her desire for knowledge have enabled her to secure high marks in her studies. As a member of the Meta staff she has done her share towards making the year book a success. After gradu- ating, Annie intends to enter the busi- ness world. We wish her the best of luck, and feel confident that her many splendid qualities will bring her suc- cess and happiness in the future years. SAMUEL CLOPPER “None but him can be his parallel.” — Theobald. A modest, unassuming and capable disposition has been characteristic of “Sam.” While in our midst his cheer- ful attitude towards both teachers and pupils has won for him a host of friends. In his classwork, his record has been uniformly good, while his co- operation in other activities has been equally unfailing. “Sam” is also an athlete of no mean ability, especally on the basketball floor and on the dia- mond. He is another one of the “com- mercials” and is destined to win for himself a high place in the business world. A real fellow of the class of 1925, we unite in expressing the hope that his future will be as pleasant as his past has been profitable to him- self and to his classmates.

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Pape Fourteen M ETA JAMES P. BOYLE Lo, the conquering- hero comes.” “There are songs enough for the hero,” runs the old saying. In pre- senting Bebe Boyle, we introduce the hero of many an unsung ballad. But his deeds, his exploits are not those of the fairy-tale knight who rode bravely up to the grim, grey castle and carried the fair damsel away; no, Bebe has fought his battle on the gridiron, and in lieu of a damsel, he has been con- tent to carry the ball — and he has car- ried it many times to his glory. Not alone in football did Bebe shine, an all around athlete, he has disproved the adage that one can be a Jack of all trades and master of none. Having successfully directed the football team of which he was captain, Bebe should make a capable leader in the greatest of games— the game of life. ”A champion of the national game.” “Cal” is one of the most popular boys in the class. His pleasant dispo- sition, his kindliness of manner, his ever ready smile, and his ability to do the right thing at the right time, have all helped him to a high place in the esteem of his classmates. An active interest in athletics has stamped him a real son of Peabody High. He was a linesman on the football team and the leading twirler of the baseball team. In his class- work his record has been uniformly good and has co-operation in the many other activities of school-life was of no less value. We all join in wishing him good luck in his journey through life. “As merry as a king in his delight, And merrier, too.” — Robert Green. It is with pride that we point out “Jim” as representative of the stu- dent body. He, with his remarkable gift of modest attraction and willing- ness to assist at all times, has en- deared himself to all who have come in contact with him. His endeavors in scholastic enterprises have both rewarded him and reflected credit on the school. In athletics he was on the football squad; in commercial en- deavors he was assistant business manager of the “Observer” and busi- ness manager of the “Meta”. As a member of the “Bema” he participated in several debates in a manner that won him due praise. JOHN J. CALLAHAN JAMES F. CARLIN

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Page Sixteen META DAVID G. COGAN “He was a verray, parfit, gentil knyght.” — Chaucer. That the too frequent use of the superlative is unconvincing- may in- deed be true. But when one speaks of David Cogan, one cannot avoid using superlatives. David, who came to Pea- body High from Wakefield in his sophomore year, has become one of the most popular and best-liked fel- lows in the school. His record at Pea- body High is an enviable one and clearly attests his zeal and popularity; he was a member of the orchestra, Radio Club, Literary and Debating Societies, an editor on the staff of the Year Book and a committeeman on every function conducted by the class of ’25. In addition to all this, he has been a very good student. We feel that to have known David is both a pleasure and a privilege. MARION H. COTTON “Fashioned so slenderly. Young and so fair.” — Hood. A certain calm serenity hovers about Marion and makes us wonder just what she is withholding. But to those who know her, she is one of the most debonair members of our class, —best when she is smiling and conse- quently ever at her best. Her at- tributes are many, varying from pro- ficiency at basketball to alert discus- sion in class. Possessed of marked ability as a student, she has always been one of the “high” scholars, and, in addition, has maintained a splendid all-round development. Her friends are many, for her own spirit of friend- liness is widely contagious and is woven of a sincere and earnest fibre. MARIE L. COYLE “I find earth not grey but rosy Heaven not grim but fair of hue.” —Browning. Although Marie has been with us only during the last two years of our High School course, by her friendli- ness and willingness to aid in all mat- ters, she has become a valuable mem- ber of the class. By her pleasing dis- position and her interest displayed in all objects relating to class activities, she has made many new friends among her associates, who wish her a true success in the future. In all subjects, she has been an attentive student. Her ability to co-operate with all in a very pleasant manner has been greatly ad- mired by her companions. Possessed of a determination to continue in any line that she undertakes, we feel cer- tain that her future will be one of hap- piness and success.