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

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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.

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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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Page Seventeen M ETA EDWARD F. CREAN “A greater tongue hath man.” Edward Crean, to us just Ed, has by his good and kindly nature gained the love and respect of all his class- mates. He was elected to the Execu- tive Committee during his Junior year and by his earnest work, helped make the Junior Prom a success both so- cially and financially. As a result of his earnest enthusiasm during the Junior year he was re-elected to the Executive Committee in his Senior year, and again proved his worth in the management of the class func- tions. He was also prominent in the other social events of the High school. “Ed” was one of the cheer leaders during the football season, helping to develop a good cheering section for the support of our athletic teams. MARY M. DEE “All things are accomplished by diligence and labor.” — Menander. Mary, having taken the Commercial course, has been with us but four years. She is possessed of a cheerful and helpful disposition, and has won universal popularity. Because of her generous and co-operative spirit, she has always been willing to do more than her share towards making every class activity a success. In spite of the fact that she was busy with out- side work, Mary did not neglect her lessons. Her excellent recitations in the classes were ample proof of this fact. After graduation she intends to enter the business world, for which she has been training since she en- tered school. As she has been suc- cessful in the past so, we hope, will she continue to be successful in the future, ROBERT W. DENNIS “His greatness is a-ripening.” — Shakespeare. There is a saying that the most valuable articles come in small pack- ages. Robert Dennis — or rather “Bob,” as we know him — is an excel- lent example of the truth of this statement. Although rather diminu- tive in size, he possesses great intel- lectual ability. His classmates will remember him as a clever student, a friendly, mischevious chap, despite his serious appearance and retiring na- ture. As a writer, he has few equals among his classmates, and this ex- ceptional ability speedily won him an undisputed position on the staffs of the “Observer” and the “Meta” Bob is as consummate a debater as he is a writer, and the “Bema” Debating- Society numbers him as one of its most capable members.