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

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Pagre Twenty-two META ABRAHAM GILMAN “Go where glory waits thee.” — Milton. Concentration has been the key of Abraham’s success in his studies. A pleasant companion and an excellent scholar, his presence ever brightens the classroom. In the few years of our acquaintance, our contact with him has been most agreeable. A quiet lad, he is nevertheless observing as is shown by his conversation. Abe is a strong advocate for higher education and he is about to enter Normal School. P om his experiences in the school “lab,” he has taken a decided liking for chemistry and it is rumored that after he gets through Normal School, he will enter some other in- stitution and work for his degree as a chemist. We wish you luck, Abe. ETHEL L. HAINES “Lovely to full perfection wrought.” — Phillips. Friendly toward all, Ethel has won a warm corner in the hearts of her classmates. Her high school career has been very interesting, and, al- though illness caused Ethel to be absent frequently, she has completed her course successfully. As an as- sociate editor of the “Observer,” Ethel has contributed several interesting articles. She has always been willing to help the less fortunate members of her class. As a reward for excel- lence in her studies, Ethel has been assigned a part in the graduation ex- ercises. We part with best wishes for the success and happiness which she is sure to attain. WILLIAM J. HALLAHAN “Whatever is w orth doing at all is w’orth doing W’ell.” — Chesterfield. We all admire this scholar and gentleman whose courteous manners have won for him a host of friends, both among his classmates and the faculty. During his five years of as- sociation with us “Bill” has main- tained a high scholastic standing and has been ever ready to assist in every class activity. As business manager of the year book he has given freely of his time in insuring its financial success. Perseverance is his middle name and many the night he has “burned the midnight oil” until he mastered a difficult problem in “trig.” “Bill” is going to study engineering and, knowing him as we do, we can but pronhesy a brilliant career for him in his chosen profession.

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M ETA Page Twenty-one BURRILL C. EARP “Diligence is the mother of good fortune.” Burrill, too, was quiet and reserved. So quiet indeed was this lad from the southern section of our fair city, that his oratorical prowess was not dis- covered until well along in senior year when his powers were finally brought into the light of day. Then, however, he addressed the assembly on two occasions and so eloquently did he “speak his piece” that we do not hesitate to say that he is a worthy pupil of Demosthenes. As a student, Burrill ranked well in all branches and in addition he is a “plugger.” We feel sure that if he keeps “plugging” he will undoubtedly “get there.” FRANCIS J. FITZPATRICK “Music hath its charms.” “Fitzie,” man of the ivories — has been a real asset to us, and we are prone to believe that he will find his calling on the stage. Surely all the experience he has had at the Peabody High School auditorium will be re- warded in future years. Already he has played with local orchestras and proved himself a favorite. We have found Francis always agreeable and enthusiastic, never unwilling to offer his services, and we are confident that success awaits him just around the corner. We are sending forth as staunch wearers of the blue and white — embryo doctors, lawyers, teachers and preachers. “Fitzie,” you are our chief contribution to the world of music. MARY FLATTERY “Her smile like a rainbow flashing from a misty sky.” Someone once asked, “Did you ever see that girl without a smile?” We can safely and emphatically assure them “no.” Maiy has been active in social events and has never failed to be present at any of the dances. Al- though studying never caused her any excess worry, she managed to re- ceive good marks. Mary, after con- sidering various positions, has decided to become a telephone operator. This ought to give her a chance to prove what her sunny disposition can do. The telephone company has received a valuable member in Mary and we are sure that if they do not already ap- preciate the fact, they soon will.

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M E T i Page Twenty-three S. ELEANOR HAMMOND A woman stands for all that ' s noble.” — Anon. The class of ’27 would hardly be complete without the friendship and generosity of Eleanor. Her unobtru- sive willingness to serve has won her an assured place in the hearts of her fellow students. As a basketball player Eleanor regarded that game with the same ideal of fair play she holds for every sport. She has been one of the most diligent members of the lunch counter staff during the past year, and an equally worthy member of tbe Peabody Woman’s Club. We understand that Eleanor has chosen a normal course at Salem. We can only wish that we might be her pupils, to be taught tho«e valu- able rules for everlasting friendship. STUART W. HAYDEN “The quip and jest are on the wing.” — Foley. “Stuie,” while not belonging to the Lilliputian group, cannot be numbered among the giants. Ever on the spot to participate in any good time, he has helped greatly to break the monotony of some of the drab days of existence. Due to his small propor- tions, he has several times been sub- jected to harsh treatment at the hands of the recipients of his practical jokes. We do not wish to convey the impres- sion that “Stuie” is always looking for the good time, as that would be quite erroneous. When the occasion de- mands, he can work like a Trojan. We are confident indeed that “Stuie” will meet bravely and overcome easily the obstacles that lie ahead. MARGARET H. HAYES “She knows where the box of smiles is kept.” “Peggy” surely lives up to the above motto, and many of her friends would like to know just where this rare treasure is kept, for she seems to be enjoying it always. With sparkling eyes and ruby lips she is always ready to lead the fun-making and with her carefree disposition she has won a host of friends. Although “Peggy” possesses these mischevious traits, she is also a hard and diligent worker, which we may notice by the high marks that she has attained. We hope success will seek her out, for we are sure she will be worthy of it.