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

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META Pape Twenty-eipht ESTHER P. LEACH “A daughter of the pods, divinely tall. And most divinely fair.” — Tennyson. Though Esther is now in the “Sunny South” and unable to graduate with us, yet we are wont to think of her still as a member of the class of ’25. Possessed of artistic ability to a high degree, she often contributed her skill to the benefit of the whole school. This talent easily merited her a place as an art editor on the Observer staff. She was also athletically inclined. She starred especially in basketball, where for two years her lofty stature made her tower above her classmates and opponents as a star forward of her team. With her many capabilities, one never knew her to refuse a lending- hand. Fun-loving, amiable, and viva- cious, she made an ideal companion. SAMUEL M. LECKAR ‘‘The open truth And fiery vehemence of youth.” — Scott. An all-round good fellow, is the way in which teachers and classmates re- fer to Leekar. He is, like all High school boys, ever ready to play a prank but, being one of the few who know there is a limit to everything, he refrains from carrying his jokes too far. He is the possessor of an ami- able disposition and is ever ready to lend a helping hand. As a student, he has done excellent work and has al- ways ranked high in his classes. He has fulfilled his duties as a member of the Meta staff in a very efficient man- ner. In parting, we have only to hope that as he has done in the past, so will he continue to do in the future. JENNIE M. LIIMATAINEN ‘ The same for today and forever.” During the four years that Jennie has spent among us, she has greatly enlarged her wide circle of friends. Genial, good-natured and possessing an ever-ready smile, she is liked by all who come in contact with her. Jennie has won and held the esteem of her teachers and. classmates alike by her constant good nature and diligence as a scholar. Her earnest efforts in the class room have been rewarded by the high marks that she has received in her studies. Upon graduation, Jen- nie hopes to enter the business world. We are confident that her fine quali- ties will continue to gain her many more friends and bring her far up the ladder of success. We wish you the best of luck, Jennie, and bon voyage.

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META Pago Twenty-seven NATHALIE B. LANE “I see well it is but foly. For to have a sad mynd. —Early Tudor Lyrics. Pleasant and friendly toward all, Nathalie is popular with those whom she meets. A capable, attentive stu- dent in class, showing both a fun- loving ' and a serious nature she has been interested and active in all the affairs of the class. In basketball, “Nat” proved to be one of the strong- est guards of the school The same fairness, strength and good sports- manship which is evident in all her dealings, also characterized her play- ing. Working with diligence and de- termination, success has followed all her undertakings. A good comrade, cheerful and sincere, her influence has been strongly felt by all with whom she has come in contact. MARY E. LANGAN “I am constant as the northern star.” — Shakespeare. Though rather reserved in her nature, Mary has proved a helpful and trustworthy friend to all. She is one of those who say little but ac- complish much. Close acquaintance- ship has shown her to be careful in conversation, earnest in her efforts and amiable to all her classmates. Her efforts have not been in vain as her record at school is a testimony of her ability; her amiability is recognized because of her sincerity. Though rather serious in countenance, she is a fun-loving girl, who aways enjoys hersef at the proper time and place. We hope, Mary, that you will go blithely on your way and that you will be as successful a teacher as you have been a pupil. DORIS L. LARRABEE Wisdom and learning go hand in hand.” The number of words allotted is not sufficient to include all we should like to say about Doris; but in sending her to us South Peabody lent force to the age-old assertion that little towns produce very worth while per- sonages. Doris was a member of the orchestra, a member of the Observer and Meta staffs, a prize winner in the Traveler Short Story Contest, an honor pupil and speaker at graduation — but then, our space is too limited. We wish her so many great things that we don’t know where to begin; we’ll say only this; we hope that she may meet the success that she very richly deserves.

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META Page Twenty-nine EILEEN R. LILLIS “She seemed as happy as a wave That dances on the sea.” — Wordsworth. “Hello, everybody!” You know Eileen, don’t you ? She’s the life of the crowd, and has danced her way through High school and into the hearts of all. But, Dear Reader, do not let us give you the impression that Eileen is en- tirely frivolous. She once had the am- bition to become a basketball star, but somehow or other changed her mind and devoted her time to doing every- thing else in as efficient a manner, as she had intended for athletic pur- suits. A good part of this time has been given to her class as she has served as Vice-President, since the class was organized. WILLIAM H. LITTLE “What’s in a name?” — Shakespeare. Bill appears to be a quiet sort of fellow but appearances are deceiving, as you soon learn after you get ac- quainted wtih him. As a scholar, he has been ever diligent, as his marks clearly attest. He has always been ready to assist and this willingness has won for him a large circle of friends. He has always devoted much of his time to the social activi- ties of the class. We feel sure that Bill will be heard from in the future and he has the sincere wishes of the class that he will be able to over- come the problems of the world. EDWIN H. MacDONALD “The bright lexicon of youth is ours.” “Eddie” is often referred to as one of the quiet students of the class. Al- though he has this tendency to be a quiet scholar, he has indeed proved himself to be a very active worker in his studies as well as in the social activities of the class. He was a member of both the football and the baseball squad and worked very hard to make each a success. “Eddie” was a member of the Bema Debating So- ciety and his sound arguments on questions won for him a place of dis- tinction among his fellow members. In his class work “Eddie” has cer- tainly proved himself a capable stu- dent and we all hope that he will continue along the road of knowledge to success.