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

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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.

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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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M F T A Page Seventeen MURIEL C. BUREY For. all your days prepare.” — Markham. Muriel is another one of our school- mates whose quiet and unassuming- ways have hidden a jolly and com- panionable nature. She has always been interested in us as individuals and always ready to help us as a class. As a Junior member of the Woman’s Club and as a member of the Dickens Club, she has been a reg- ular attendant. Muriel is the type of student who is the teacher’s joy. She always has prepared her lessons faithfully and well. We have seen her name regularly in the list of scholars who have attained highest honors. We know that whatever course in life Muriel pursues, she is bound to be a success and we can only wish that she may attain it speedily. STANLEY CHIPLINSKY There are songs enough for the hero.” “Chip’s” pleasant disposition, his even pleasant smile, his rare faculty of being able to smile when the joke is “on himself,” has made him one of the most popular boys in the class. A splendid all around athlete, he excels in football. Will those who were list- ed among- the spectators at the Sa- lem-Peabody classic ever forget the thrill when “Chip” placed the ball be- hind the last chalk mark after a great seventy yard run. He was also a mainstay on the varsity baseball team. Not only on the athletic field does he do well but in the classroom he is] also very active. As to his future, we feel assured it will be suc- cessful. CORNELIUS W. CLANCY “Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.”- Thackeray. Cornelius or “Bud” as he is better known, is the only one of his kind in the class. Yes, Bud, is the only golf professional we have among us. His advent as assistant “pro” at the Sa- lem Golf Club followed his winning of the state golf tournament for caddies. But “goluff” is not Bud’s only interest outside of school. As an actor in the class play he proved a small but effi- cient policeman, a real success. Bud has many friends who wish him the best of luck and who feel sure that Fate will open the door of Fame to greet him with his own words: “You can come in, but you can’t go out.”