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

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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.

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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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Page Twenty-six META DORIS J. KNIGHTS “A smile her face did ever adorn.” A pleasing friend and comrade, Doris is one of our Commercial stu- dents who hails from South Peabody. Despite the distance that she has to come every day to attend school, her name is rarely found on the tardy list. Quiet and reticent, yet her pres- ence is felt in all her class rooms and she is loved for her diligence in study and kindness of nature by both stu- dents and teachers. Silently efficient and with a cheerful disposition and friendly smile, this small senior of 1925 graduates a benefit to her class. Her preference is for a business life and we are confident with her studious habits she will attain the goal of higher things. MARIE KNUUTT “Ever studious and quiet.” A quiet diligence has marked the days which Marie spent in our midst; and we were constantly aware of the splendid qualities concealed beneath her unassuming nature. Although quiet, she has a winning way, which has won her many true friends among her classmates. We expect her to continue to do the many worth while things which have kept her so busy during the past few years. One has to thoroughly understand her to ap- preciate her true worth. Her aim has been to pursue knowledge, and to glorify work, and, she seems to be uniformly successful in her quest. The time which Marie has spent with us has surely been a pleasure to her classmates. May all good things come your way, Marie, for we know that you deserve them. HELEN E. LANE “Accomplishments were native to her mind.” — Hale. A quiet, retiring and unassuming temperament is characteristic of Helen. No one can deny that her actions speak much louder than her words. She has nonchalantly walked off with high marks all through her high School course. Possessed of a sterl- ing quality, sincerity, she is deemed a true friend to her classmates who will miss her valuable friendship. As a violinist, she has done much to con- tribute to the success of our High School Orchestra and of various school entertainments. She has served as an associate member of the Woman’s Club and also as a member of the Dickens Club, the “Observer” and the “Meta” staffs. May your future enterprises, Helen, be as successful as we sincerely wish them to be.