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

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META Page Thirteen PAULINE BAIvEMAN “Sober, steadfast and demure.”- Milton. Pauline has been a student of the highest rank during her five years of high school, and graduates from P. H. S. with a “cum laude.” Pauline’s pleasing personality has won her many friends and her quiet well-man- nered bearing ranks her as a lady who might have been the heroine of one of Scott’s novels. Pauline was a member of the school orchestra, and has no superior with the violin. She was also an associate member of the Peabody Woman’s Club. As we glance into the crystal which portrays the future, we can see success in the real sense of the word, and a career which will be unsurpassed in the brilliance of its achievements. KATHRYN A. BARRETT “A little work a little play Make for me a happy day.” If Kathryn were acquainted with an Englishman, he would surely say, “a girl with a bally good disposition.” She passes the day with a smile and a song. Carefree, not too studious as she goes along winning the admira- tion of all those whom she meets, she has gained numerous friends, once acquired never to be lost. Along with her pleasing disposition goes ambition enough to make her a great success in all of her studies. She has been prominent in all of her class activities and has also been very helpful. We, the class of 1926, wish you, Kathryn, endless joy. May all your days be happy ones. WILLIAM F. BARRY “Diligence is the mother of good fortune.” Although “Bill” is of small physical stature, his mental capacities offset this minor point and he often per- forms deeds worthy of men who have both physical and mental greatness. He possesses that cool, capable, self confidence that is so prominent among the greatest. Never informing his teachers that he has his lesson pre- pared, Bill might give you the im- pression that he knew nothing and couldn’t explain that. But this may be attributed to his modest way in the classroom. Besides possessing these characteristics, he has been one of our hard workers during the bas- ketball season, being manager of the team. His future, we feel sure, will reflect credit upon himself and upon Alma Mater.

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Pap:e Twelve M E T A EDWARD J. ANDERSON “There are songs enough for the hero.’ ' — Wilcox. “Eddie Anderson,” the name that has caused more heart throbs among rival football fans than any other player, is, in reality, a name worn by a quiet, unassuming and very modest young man. As captain of the foot- ball team, Eddie duly completed what may be termed, “Three Years of Suc- cess on the Gridiron.” He was also a member of the basketball squad and has been a regular on the baseball team for the past two seasons. A true leader, Eddie worked diligently in these capacities for the success of the teams. He has made many friends in and outside of school, and we can rely on him to perform credit- ably his coming duties during life. GEORGE ANKELES “Life was a play, and your hands grasped after the roses of heaven !” — Longfellow. A few years ago, a club known as the Young Men’s Hebrew Association Juniors, was organized in Peabody. It has been successful. How could it be ■ therwise with George Ankeles as one of the leading members? He is now president of this organization and under his administration, the club is becoming more successful. We sen- iors can understand why George is so popular, for we, too, are pleased to number ourselves among his friends. Underneath the gay, carefree exterior which George invariably presents, is a serious mind. This is attested to by the fact that George’s essays have won several prizes. In all, George is a person in whom we find good nature and ability blended perfectly. CARLE EAGLE Y “He can ne ver speak well, who knows not how to hold his peace. Carle is noted in ’26 especially for his length. He stretches a good six feet above sea level we should say, and not many can measure a step as long as Carle’s habitual stride. On the track, Carle has been Pea- body’s star in meets with neighboring schools, featuring in running and jumping. Moreover, though Carle is quiet and unassuming, his long silences are productive of much real thought and what he says is not idle chatter. We feel sure Carle will con- tinue his story of length by piling up a long list of honors for himself and his Alma Mater. We wish him a long life and a successful one.

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Paqre Fourteen META HOWARD E. BATCHELDER “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime.” — Longfellow A quiet, self-confidence and self- reliance characterizes the life of Howard, whose thoughts are lofty and sublime. Throughout his five years of high school, he has always been rated as a high honor student, and has been the recipient of several prizes. He has shown his skill as a member of the “Meta” staff. To him belongs the honor of being the only Peabody High school student of the 1926 class who has taken up third year bookkeeping, and the efficient manner in which he has kept the lunch counter records, deserves much credit. Howard, may you ever con- tinue to win new honors through life in your same modest and unassuming way. ARTHUR A. BEGG He does not know his own supremacy.’ 1 — Carey. Five years ago, this diminutive per- son from the wilds of South Peabody became a member of our class. We were surprised to see him make a host of friends in record time. That was five years ago. Knowing him as we do now, we are not surprised at anything “Art” does, for he has some original ideas, a wealth of humor, and a pleasant disposition. It is rumored that “Art” intends to study oratory. He has neither admitted nor denied this, but whatever he does, public speaking or farming, we are sure he will succeed for “he is built that way.” MARY E. BELLEW “All who would win joy, must shave it, happiness was born a twin.” — Byron. Mary is one of t,he girls in the class who has a cheerful disposition and a friendly spirit. Her keen sense of humor and her willingness to help her classmates made her a favorite among us all. A laughing, jolly vivacity has characterized Mary as one of the most entertaining members of the graduating class of 1926. Be- sides being a member of the Meta staff she has also played an import- ant part in the Senior play. Do you remember Vera Vernon? We shall always remember Mary, and now ex- tend to her our sincere desire for her success in the career which she has chosen to follow.