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

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M ETA Pasre Fifteen MONA E. BISHOP “And if I give thee honor due, Mirth, admit me of thy crew.” — Milton Mona is one of those sunny and light-hearted blondes with a cheerful disposition. Her joyous bantering and laughter are forceful enough to melt a heart of stone, and she certainly has melted many hearts in the course of her five years at high school. The joys of looking on the bright side of life, and of having a pleasant word for everyone at all times, these are two commendable virtues which she possesses. However, Mona has al- ways been attentive in class, and dur- ing school hours only, we have dis- cerned a sober expression upon her face. The glow of health vibrates through her being, for she is very fond of all out-door sports. Bon voy- age, Mona! Smile on! ARTHUR BOYARSKY “A pood action is never lost; it is a treas- ure.” — Calderon. Without any previous experience on the gridiron, Arthur was called upon to play in one of the opening football games of last fall, in which he made a lasting impression on Coach Braw- ley and the fans alike. Not only in football did “Art” star, but also in basketball. By his active methods on the floor, he helped win many games which, otherwise, might have been de- feats. In the class-room, the same active spirit together with an unas- suming, quiet diligence, has enabled him to be prepared always. His grad- uation is the culmination of five years given to conscientious effort in our school, where he has made many friends. His future demands activity, thereby assuring success which, we believe will come to him. HELEN G. BOYLE “She danced along: with vague regardless eyes. Popularity has come to Helen be- cause of her eternal mirth and her keen activity in all school sports. Ever since she entered high school, she has been an ardent member of the girls’ basketball team. Her readi- ness to aid in all the engagements of the class has gained her many friends. She is skillful in all kinds of recrea- tion and has won many contests while at summer camp. She intends to pur- sue her athletic studies at a school of physical education and we are certain that she will succeed. We hope the Fates are with you Helen. They will be if you still possess that lively, vivacious spirit.

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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.

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Page Si ' teen META JOHN F. BOYLE “Called him worthy to be loved, Truest friend and noblest foe.“- Tennyson. For five years we have looked up to “Pinkie.” We couldn’t help it; he is six or seven feet tall. Had we not seen him grow we would have thought him very proficient in the use of stilts. He is as friendly and kind- hearted as he is tall. He always has a cheerful word for every one, and his fun-loving disposition often gets him into difficulty with “the powers that be.” He was a lineman on the football team for two years, and his excellent work contributed a great deal towards its success. We hope that he will be as successful on the gridiron of life as he has been on the football field. RHODA S. BROWN Laughing; cheerfulness throws the light of day on all paths of life.”- -Richter. “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” has always been the motto of this jolly member of our class; yet, despite her desire for fun she is a student of no mean ability and her charming ways have won for her a place in everyone’s heart. She is a very good “mixer” and makes every- body her friend. “Roe” is one of the girls whose company has been a real pleasure during the years of our school life. Her recitations in the classroom showed diligent and consci- entious effort. We are confident that her future will be marked by the same magnetism of personality that has been so distinctly her own in the past. JAMES M. BUCKLEY “Hence, loathed Melancholy !”- Milton. Ben Jonson once observed that “it is not growing like a tree doth make man better be,” and ventured further to paraphrase his opinion by apprais- ing the value of short measures and small proportions, all of which are complimentaiy and all of which can be safely applied to one of the most diminutive members of the class of 1926, James M. Buckley. Although official statistics are not available, it is commonly believed that Jimmie can stand on tiptoes and yet not ap- proach five feet in height. He never will be a big man in life, but he pos- sesses qualities which should make of him a great man.