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

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M E T .4 Paj?e Sseventen RAYMOND J. CONNORS “The power to do great things generally arises from the willingness to do small things.” To be sure “Ray” hasn’t been one of the scintillating members of the class of ’27 either in scholastic activities or athletics. This is due, we are sure, more to his own desire to remain out of the limelight than to any inability. “Ray” is possessed, however, of a personality which is excelled by few and envied by many. Always jovial and smiling, “Ray” has gained the admiration of all and few indeed are those who have not been comforted by his cheerful greetings. According to all reports, “Ray” is moi’e or less mechanically inclined and we all look forward to seeing him accomplish worthy deeds along these lines. MARIE G. CULLEN “It is not enough to have great qualities ; we must also have the management of them.” — Anon. Marie has always been such a quiet girl that there are some of our class- mates who have never fully appreciat- ed the sterling qualities that lie behind her reserve. Those of us who have been privileged to be numbered among her friends are fully aware of the vast amount of determination behind a very calm and shy exterior. Depend- ability is one other quality that Marie possesses in abundance and we can only say in parting, that this quality, fostered and developed will do much to bring Marie far up the ladder of success. You were quiet, Marie, but you will be one of our treasured memories. ANDREW DABOSE “His heart has learned to glow.” — Odyssey. “Andy” was a brilliant half-back on our championship football team and his frequent appearance on the gridiron garbed in white stockings, led to his designation as “the galloping ghost.” In the classroom “Andy” was a physics “shark” and he once com- puted the amount of salt in the At- lantic ocean. American History was one of his specialties, his memory often surpassing that of the recog- nized scholastic geniuses. “Andy” proposes to manage a circus some day. He hasn’t the slightest idea what his feature attraction will be, but we think “Andy” himself, could serve in that capacity. Knowing him as we do, we think “Andy” will make an equally good scientist or circus mag- nate.

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Pa re Sixteen .1 E T A DOROTHY A. CLANCY “Smile the while.” “Dot” is incited one of out ' class- mates whose f)artins ' we deeply re- ejet. Her lively disposition has made her an appreciated member of the (lass, with “Laugh and the world laughs with you” as her motto. She certainly proved heiself a star in the game of basketball and seldom missed her shot at a basket. Besides this. Dot has showed no slight ability as a student, displaying a keen interest in all that concerns her. We hope she does not end her education at our Alma Mater, but rather chooses to accept greater opportunities to fit her- self for a worthwhile position in the great business world. Whatever the future may hold in store for her, she will make the best of it and in parting we can but chorus “Bon Voyage.” NATHAN C. COHEN “Care was forgotten in his composition.” Cheerful at all times, Nate was a decided asset to the class of ' 27. He was an eriually good companion in time of success or in time of mis- fortune. Whenever affairs became monotonous we could always depend UDon “Nate” to break the monotony. We, of the class of ’27, will always remember his sterling character and his cheerful determination to over- come all the difficulties that he en- countered durhig his High School course. “Nate’s” good humor was al- ways on top and his ready wit paid his admission to the intimate circles of the student body. We shall not be .sui ' prised to see “Nate” some day elevated to the dignity of an import- ant position in the world. CHARLES J. COLLINS “Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.” — Confucius. Always serious and in earnest “Charlie” is held high in the esteem of his c ' assmates. This big fellow, by his valuable playing last season as lineman on the varsity football team, has eai ' ned his “P.” In addition to his football activity he has been faithful to his scholastic duties which he has performed with a quiet but persever- ing diligence. “Charlie” has been a class booster and whenever class spirit has been lacking, he has punished the sluggard with a verbal lashing. His graduation is the culmination of five years of conscientious effort and we f- el that some day he will make the class of ’27 proud to have numbered him among its members.

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Paste Eisthteen META GEORGE F. DAWE He was the chap who made things hum. ' — Morris. One of the most popular and effi- cient members of our class, George has won our respect and admiration. In his junior year he was treasurer of his class and was awarded the Har- vard Book prize for excellence in character. The financial success of the Observer in his senior year was due largely to his efforts as business man- ager. During his entire course, George has maintained a high scholastic- standing, his name often appearing on the honor roll. Kind hearted and cheerful, George is a person in whom we find good natui’e and ability well blended. H ' s future, we feel sure, will reflect credit upon himself and upon his Alma Mater. JAMES D. DEE Suit the action to the word, the word to the action. — Shakespeare. “Jimmy,” merely his nickname, is another one of the quiet but capable members of our class. He is a true sport and a loyal friend to all who know him, thus being a favorite with his teachers and his classmates. We could usually see him cheering and swinging his arms at a football game, and are of the belief that his excite- ment put the “pep” into our boys. Jimmy has been with us for five years and has done very well in his work, which consisted of several technical studies. In parting, we can only hope that he will continue to be a success in all that he undertakes. LOUIS DE LUCCA “Good humor is the health of the soul.” — Stanislaus. Louis, or “Red” as we know him more familiarly, is a jovial and modest young man with an unbounded supply of optimism and enthusiasm. “Red,” we are glad to say, is not inflated with a sense of ego nor has he a superiority complex in his make up. Tanned by the wind and sun in his labors on Har- rington’s farm, with a luxuriant crop of auburn tresses adorning his noble brow, “Red,” is a picturesque example of “flaming youth.” Louis plans to enter Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege and take up a comprehensive study of scientific farming and fer- tilization. May the flowing sands of Time gratify his desires.