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

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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.

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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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Page Twenty-four META RUTH M. HAYES “Knowledffe and happiness produce a true woman. A quiet, unobtrusive diligence has been the distinguishing mark of Ruth’s four years with us. Carefully and diligently she has taken up each new task and not unexpectedly has she attained high rank among her classmates. Because of her cordial good nature, she has changed many dark hours into cheerful ones. What course, or branch of study our fair daughter has decided to pursue, is not known to us at present, but we hope and feel assured that she will find her allotted task to accomplish and will do so in her usual methodical way. Till we meet again Ruth — may all your days be happy ones. CATHERINE A. HEALEY Hence, loathed Melancholy. - Milton. Smiles and then more smiles! Could more be said of this charming and attractive daughter of ’27 ? There certainly will be! Catherine had much to recommend her in addition to that attractive smile and charming per- sonality. She was among the leaders in her class from earliest years through the last bright days of senior —ever alert in class, keen of intellect and ready at all times to put life and vigor into her many contributions to class room endeavor. Catherine was and is an outdoor girl, her favor- ite sports being swimming, hiking and playing tennis. Bon voyage. Cath- erine. we expect to celebrate with you your future successes. May they be many! HARRY HIMMELSTEIN He deserves praise who does not what he may but what he ought. In Harry we find characteristics of quietness and reliability that point to a successful life. He is generally de- scribed as being very tall, his height probably measures six feet. We all know how efficiently he has brought his classical course to a successful close. No subject has proven to be too much for him. Harry is planning to go to college and we have the greatest confidence in his ability to be a success. He seems quiet and self- conscious, but he is really a jolly chap. We do not hesitate to send him out as a representative of our Alma Mater.