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

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Page Twenty-four META ELIZABETH L. HANSON “Gaiety and a lierht heart are the best medicine for all. ' ’— Talfourd A jolly nature mixed with a large amount of diligence is our Elizabeth. Throughout her five years in our midst “Lib,” as she is more common- ly known, was a chum sought out by bovs as well as girls at our informal gatherings and dances. Popular with classmates and teachers alike, she has spent her time well, to the ad- vantage of herself and those about her. Especially successful in Domes- tic Science, she plans to continue the study of that subject next year at Framingham Normal School. We, her classmates, wish her a fond adieu and a well-earned success in life. ARTHUR L. HAYES “Eloquence is vehement simplicity.” — Cecil. In every class there is just such a fellow as “Hazie,” one who has readily gained friends by his excellent good humor and wit. All through our high school life, “Art” has led in enthusi- astic support of all class activities. Most prominent in his career has been his exceptionally fine oratory in the Bema. Through his keen intellect, Peabody High School has reached the goal of success in many inter-scholas- tic debates. Besides this interest, Arthur is one of the class scribes, being an able reporter for the Enter- prise, and a member of the Observer staff. We have no need to wish, for we know that a prominent place in the world is certainly assured to our keen class-orator. MARY E. HAYES “She worked and sang from morn ’till night No lark more blithe than she.” The motto, “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” is Mary’s favorite lesson and never does she disregard it. She is easy going and carefree and has won her way into the friendship of many people because of her bright and sunny disposition. She has been a prominent member of the girls’ basketball team for the last four years and was always pi’esent to lighten the practice with her smiles and witticisms. In the activities of the future it is evident that she will show the same personality that marked her life at school and will so aid her to her goal. Bon voyage!

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M ETA Page Twenty-three JAMES II. GREEHY “Let ' s play it out this little game called Life. Rice Besides making an impression on his classmates, due to his persistency and winning disposition, Jimmie cre- ated a lasting impression in the hearts of all Peabody football follow- ers. Without any previous experience on the varsity, he stepped right m and played a great game at end dur- ing the season. Folks like Jimmie will not fall on the bridge of life. We all know of his persistency and un- failing courage which have brought him safely through a high school course strewn with many stumbling- stones. We all hope he will receive in life that which he has so far given very freely to others, encouragement, a helping hand and good companion- ship. FRANK D. HALLERAN “Good humor is one of the best articles of dress .” — Thackeray. Always jovial and ever ready to lend assistance, “Frank” has won a well-deserved popularity among his classmates. Occupying several po- sitions with the skill of experienced men, attaining an excellent record throughout his high school course, and “Ready, like a steam engine, to be tuned to any kind of work, and spin the gossamers as well as forge the anchors of the mind;” it is no small wonder that Frank ranks well at com- mencement. Besides being an ardent class-worker, he has been a member of the football team during the past two seasons and earned his “P” last season. If success is attainable, he will attain it. MILDRED T. HANLEY “A still, sweet, placid moonlight face.” Cheery as a sunbeam, “Mil” passes the time of day. Never does she com- plain, but takes things as they come, whether they be pleasing or disagree- able. By a pleasant word here and a helpful hand there, Mildred gained a great number of friends during her high school life. Her reserved but sweet manner has added always to her charm and sincerity. She is a student who does her best in the daily tasks, forging her way to suc- cess and happiness. Though the road be rough, keep thy smiling face, Mil- dred, and your reward will be wait- ing at the end of the long, weary journey of life.

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META Page Twenty-five MARGARET E. HEALEY “The same for today and forever.” Although Margaret has not been with us during the full course, we feel as though she had been our friend for ages. Because she has a cheerful dis- position and the happy faculty of al- ways being willing to lend assistance, it is easy to see why Margaret is graduating with a host of friends in the class. In her classroom work she has shown a quiet and conscientious diligence, which has characterized her while she has been with us. The class recognizes her loyal and willing presence as an asset and views her departure with a sense of loss. “Bon voyage,” Margaret, don’t lose that sunny disposition. RUTH HERBSTER ' ‘Faithful, gentle, good, Wearing the rose of womanhood.” — Tennyson Although modest and retiring, Ruthie Herbster is a girl possessed of a very charming personality. She is ever performing some deed which merits the love of her classmates. A sober thoughtfulness surrounds Ruth, for she has a studious nature, and, consequently, has been a high honor student throughout her school life; yet, upon the slightest provocation, a dazzling smile will light up her fea- tures, a smile which wins its way to the hearts of all. If we but glance at her school records, and see with what meritorious work she has completed a five year Classical course in four years, there is no need of wishing Ruth the success which will surely be hers in the future. LILLIAN T. HERMAN “Contentment is natural wealth. — Socrates. Because she possesses the gifted trait of being able to concentrate easily, thus insuring prepared lessons, and the noble art of being able to hold friends through her unassuming per- sonality, Lillian has made many friends among the commercial stu- dents of our class. Her diligence in the pursuit of knowledge has enabled her to justly fit herself for the course she has chosen on entering the out- side world. She intends to become something in the wheel of progress, business, where we believe, her modest personality will go a long way on the path to success. In conclusion, we say only, that she graduates with the best wishes of the class. We bid her “bon voyage” on her new experience.