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

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Pagre Twenty-six META CATHERINE C. HOUGHTON “OriRinality provokes oriKinality.” — Goethe. Words seem inadequate when we start to write about Catherine. She has indeed spent her days with us happily and profitably if we are to judge by the many lasting friendships she has made. Catherine was not content to be herself a charming optimist, but rather did she infuse into her associates at various intervals some of that lively spirit which they may at times have la cked. Despite her fun-loving nature, she was a good student and ever appeared in the classroom capable of giving evidence (and plenty of it) that she had the subject matter well in hand. Good luck to you, Catherine! HAROLD A. HOWLETT “Action is eloquence.’ — Shakespeare’s Coriolanus. Throughout his high school course “Jigger” proved to his fellow class- mates to be the only and original per- sonification of the term “barrelled sunlight.” As a -hard worker, a will- ing worker, and an effective worker, “Jigger” will live long in the mem- ories of his classmates and friends. In the classroom Harold was not al- ways among the leaders and yet he invariably displayed a keen wit and a sense of humor that we’ll not soon forget. Yes indeed — those who have watched him work, those who have matched wits with him in classroom or on the field of sport — in fact all of us will find “Jigger” an important leaf in our memory book of high school days. FRANCIS X. JOHNSON “A laujrh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” — Lamb. Whoever said that ability to keep friends was one of the greatest assets, no doubt had Frank in mind. He is blessed with a seemingly happy-go- lucky disposition, but with him it is an asset, for behind it all is a per- severing diligence. He has the knack of laying proper emphasis on proper places, neither giving too much im- portance to details nor completely ignoring their applications to major questions. In addition to being a good student Frank proved his w’orth on the gridiron for which he was awarded a letter. His theory seems to be that life is to be lived and ex- tremely worth the living.

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META Page Twenty-five MILDRED HOPKINS “A sweet girl with a sweet manner.” We might describe “Mil” as a short, slim girl, with light fluffy hair and bright blue eyes. Although she is one of the smallest members of our class, she has a big heart and has been agreeable and pleasant, to such an ex- tent that she has won many friends to whom she was always staunch and true. She has always looked on the bright side of life and is always smil- ing. She has always been ambitious in class and willing to help everyone and she seemed to be happy both in and out of school. We hope that the future holds success and happiness for her. NELLIE MORGAN “The well of true wit is truth itself.” Serious in the classroom, serious once in a while out of the classroom, never serious when sport was the or- der of the day — this was Nellie. Never did she fail to add by her ready wit and humor that undefinable something that is absoltuely necessary for a good time in any gathering. Nellie, if we may de cend to the vernacular, was always a “whiz” of a basketball player and we regret that we never had any public games so that her ath- letic ability might be seen and appre- ciated. Evidently, Nellie’s recipe for popularity is one that can’t go wrong — she’s a “live wire” — and we’re not worrying about her future. RICHARD W. HORRIGAN “Wisdom is only in truth.” — Goethe. Combine a student, business man, with two hundred pounds of avoirdu- pois, toss in a host of smiles and a thoroughly genial disposition and you have “Dick.” Known as a business man, he yet found time to cultivate many fond friendships and his presence in any group brought to it life an d laughter. In the classroom Dick was no slouch, his serious atti- tude towards his work winning for him not only high marks, but the ad- miration of some of his less fortunate classmates. Essentially modest, good natured, upright, Dick makes us think of him as of life itself. May good fortune continue to shine on this popular son of ’27.

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META Page Twenty-seven “ ‘Tis the mind that makes the body rich. ' — Shakespeare. Elizabeth, better known as ’’Libby,” has won the high esteem of her class- mates by her unobtrusive ways and by her spirit of co-operation. As she is quiet and reserved to a very marked degree, her true worth can be gleaned only by an intimate friendship with her. Always ready and willing to do her part, “Libby” has been an import- ant factor in all school and class ac- tivities. During her senior year, she was elected to associate membership in the Woman’s Club and assisted in the production of their annual play. After graduation “Libby” plans to enter Salem Normal. We extend our sincerest wishes for her ultimate suc- cess in her chosen field. “Money doesn’t talk, — it yells.” — Anon. So affirms Louis, a staunch ex- ponent of thrift. Endowed with a clear-thinking, conscientious mind, Louis has distinguished himself in the annals of the graduating class. His record proves his scholastic abili- ty. He was one of our traffic officers and how often have we heard his clarion voice ringing through the halls and stairways of his Alma Mater. Louis is a worker and he has made many friends while performing his duties as clerk at Ware’s Market. At school he has excelled in the study of chemistry and we are informed that Louis has intentions of entering the field of pharmacy. Bien a toi. ELIZABETH T. KANESVA LOUIS KAPLAN WILLIAM KNUUTTILA “I am sure, care’s an enemy to life.” — Shakespeare. A pleasant, likeable chap is Wil- liam and a favorite among his class- mates. He has been with us for five short years and has specialized in the study of mechanical subjects. He has been a member of our high school or- chestra and has been a great credit to it. His playing is well worth listen- ing to at all times. Although he is quiet most of the time, he is as full of fun and jokes as anybody else. We, his classmates and friends, wish him the very best of luck, and hope that he will be successful in all that he undertakes.