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

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Page Twenty-four M ETA CHARLES F. HOULDEN “Say not the struggle not availeth.” — Clough. Charles is one of the most indefat- igable workers in the senior class. The deep interest which he has displayed in the various activities sponsored by the class of ’25 has been of great value and benefit and has aided materially in their successes. His cheery smile has become one of the institutions of the high school; it is as impossible to conceive of his being without his smiie as it is to conceive of summer’s being without flowers. Charles was one of the pioneers in radio, and he is one of its greatest enthusiasts among the students. He knows the subject from A to Z and from Z to A. But then, thoroughness is merely one of his many excellent characteristics. PETER S. KALLELIS “Oh, for the wings of a lark.” One of the most joyous, yet one of the most zealous boys of our class, is Peter Kallelis. He has shown his desire to get ahead and has tried to make his graduation mean every- thing possible to him. He was a member of the football squad and in his senior year succeeded in winning his letter. He was also one of the pioneer trackmen of our school. In two of the meets that the track team competed in, “Pete” gained points for Peabody. Although he has spent much time in sports he always kept up his scholastic standing which has been a credit to him. By reason of his initiative and his ambition we look to him to succeed in his chosen line of work. GERTRUDE E. KANERVA “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” — Drummond. Jovial, quiet, retiring and demure, these are the characteristics of Ger- trude. Ever alert in class, with an ac- tive spirit of co-operation, she is one of those known to all as a good “pal.” Her optimistic views and ever-ready smile cheer and please all her class- mates. Gertrude has a genius for ac- quiring friends and in the class room her “presence is not to be put by.” Her auiet diligence has resulted in recita- tions which are of the best quality. We have appreciated her worth and have delighted in her friendship. It is not hard to wish her prosperity and suc- cess in her future work. Thus we bid “adieu” to Gertrude, cherishing always the memories of her sterling friend- ship.

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Paj?e Twenty-three META MORRIS HOFFMAN “To be swift is less than to be wise.” - — Pope’s Iliad. Quiet, modest and unassuming are terms that have been characteristic of “Morris” during his High School days. When a sub-freshman he entered the orchestra in which he was an active member until his Senior year, when lack of time forced him to leave. In the classroom, his work has been of high grade, while his cooperation in other activities has been of equal value. He is one of the most popular “commercials” and is already planning to become one of America’s leading Certified Public Accountants. We wish you all success in the future, Morris, and your Alma Mater will speed you along the road of experience by the fund of knowledge, which you gained at Peabody High. SARAH H. HORGAN “All who would win joy must share it ; Happiness was born a twin.” Byron. “Sal,” as she is known by some of her friends, is petite, vivacious and alert. She is fond of music and is an accomplished pianist. Being so lively, she delights in taking part in the functions of the school. She is al- ways ready to help, no matter how inconvenient it may be. As a student of the domestic science class, she has taken a keen interest in dressmaking, and who knows, some day she may become one of our leading designers. She has gained the friendship of her teachers, by her diligent study, and of her well-wishing classmates, by her friendliness. We send her forth wtih all confidence in her future success. ESTHER E. HORRIGAN ‘‘Let us match sorrow with fun.” Just five years ago Esther appeared in our midst to add a little ray of brightness to the sunset of ’25’s career. “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” has always been the motto of this jolly member of our class; still, despite all this she is a student of no mean ability and her charming ways have won for her a place in every- one’s heart. She has always proved herself a true and loyal friend, and her keen sense of humor has averted many disasters. Although Esther is only five feet high, she has made for herself a place very much higher in the annals of 1925, and we all wish her success and a happy future.

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META Page Twenty-five PETER J. KAPELAS I came, I saw, I conquered.” — Caesar. In “Pete” we have a fellow who is already for anything, whether in reg- ular class work or extra curriculum activities. He is possessed with a really co-operative spirit that makes him one of the leaders in every class or school activity. “Pete” was a mem- ber of the “Bema” and each meeting was made more interesting by his elo- quent and logical treatment of the subject under discussion. On numer- ous occasions he has disclosed his ability as an orator before the student body. Few among us will forget the determination which “Pete” lent to his tasks and all of us unite in the prediction that well-merited success will crown that diligence in the future. ISADORE S. KAPLAN “Though vanquished, he could argue still.” “Izzy,” as he is more familiarly known among his classmates, has won numerous friends by his cheerful dis- position. “Always smiling,” is one of the most distinguishing characteris- tics of “Izzy.” He has been a very diligent worker and has tried to make his High school course mean every- thing possible to him. He was a member of the Bema Debating So- ciety, and his sound arguments for and against questions that arose, won for him a place on the debating squad. Whatever “Izzy” intends to do after completing his High school course, we are sure that he will be as great a success in that field as he was in his High school life. CHARLES F. KENALEY “Occupation is the scythe of time.” — Napoleon. “Play ball!” There are few words which awake in Charles Kenaley such an active and instantaneous response as those two which announce the be- ginning of the national game. Ken, as all his acquaintances know, is an avowed baseball “fan.” In basket- ball and football he has no little ability, but baseball is his forte; it is the sport in which this enthusiast of sports excels. Except as a candidate for the 1924 football team, Ken has not used his athletic skill to the ad- vantage of the school, but in other matters, scholastic and social, he has always demonstrated a great interest, and his untiring energy has aided in the success of all our endeavors.