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

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META Page Thirteen ‘He has the sixth sense — Sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and — The sense of humor.” It is a quite difficult thing to think of “Shel” without the quality of mirth. Due to his vivaciousness and predominating- humor, he has become quite an attractive personage amidst a wide circle of friends. As a traffic officer “Shel,” standing a good six feet in his stockings was always looked up to with respect by the stu- dents. Social events, the class play and the Meta Staff have found him an active participant. Of late he has be- come deeply engrossed in radio. Who knows but that it may lead to some important invention? We were in- deed fortunate in having you with us “Shel,” and we wish you marked progress in after life. ‘‘Give your best to life and the best will return to you many fold.” We might describe “Margie” as the short, fat girl from South Peabody, always laughing and smiling and ready for a jolly good time. Nothing seems to worry her for she never wears a frown or looks angry. She has won for herself by her pleasing dis- position a host of friends during her five years with us. She also proved herself to be a diligent student and was always willing to co-operate with her classmates. Although she was always willing to have a good time, she never forgot that lessons came before pleasure. Remember, Mai ' jorie, that the class of ’28 wish you success, as you go forth into the business world. ‘Happy am I; from care I’m free; Why aren’t they all contented like me?” “Gen,” is one of the girls of ’28 who hasn’t as yet been discovered in any but a happy frame of mind. She be- lieves in looking on the bright side of life, which belief has paid her and her many friends good dividends in happy, joyous hours. Besides being a mem- ber of the Traffic Squad and an editor of the Meta, “Gen” played an import- ant part in the class play. Do you re- member Helma? “Ai nevair sai him come in; Ai nevair sai him go out; Ai nevair sai him nohow.” Your jolly disposition will win many friends for you, “Gen.” The best o’ luck. SHELDON R. BISHOP GENEVIEVE L. BELLEW MARJORIE W. BEGG

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META Page Twelve MARY A. BALLENTINE “She is all so slight.” Mary’s words are few indeed, so few that were we to reproduce them all, we would still fall far short of the number which our more talkative classmates give forth in precious few moments. But when she speaks, she usually gives utterance to something that is well considered, thoughtful and oftentimes even weighty in sub- stance. In other words, Mary speaks only when she has something worth while to say. To speak of deeds next is to say only this about this fail- daughter of ’28: She was never found wanting in times of need and we pre- dict that she will continue in life to say few words but do big deeds. ERNEST J. BARBEAU “Speech is great but silence is greater.” To the unacquainted, “Ernie” is of a reserved, staid, nature, but his inti- mates and immediate classmates know him to be a jovial, agreeable friend, as ready for fun as he is for hard work. Although not a scintillat- ing member of the classes which necessitate oratorical abilities or in- clinations, “Ernie” dashes through his trial balances on high, and takes dic- tation in a way that would do jus- tice to Mr. Gregg himself. Ernie is a barnyard golf devotee, ever willing and ready to engage all aspiring ri- vals. Ernie, we predict a successful future for you, a successful member of the class of ’28. MARGARET BAZER “A friend who is both intelligent and well- affected is the most valuable of all possessions” To be sure Margaret is small in body, but large at heart and large in mind. Full of fun and good humor, she is seldom found without a cheer- ful smile or a good word for all, and her sincerity and loyalty has won for her a wide circle of friends. Margaret is one of those fortunate individuals, who has completed her commercial course in four years, which proves the conscientious and painstaking efforts on her part. In parting we wish you every success in the business world, and feel sure that your cheerful dis- position will continue to win you many friends and admirers.

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Pag;e Fourteen META ■ EMMA G. BRISBOIS Vritue is her own reward.” “Who’s making ' all the racket?” Smash, bang, clatter!! Well, Emma is far, far removed from it all, for if anp one of ’28 is to be called quiet, we dare not name any other than Emma. Now don’t get false impres- sions. Her voice is quiet, her manner wholly unobtrusive, her general de- meanor that of one who just doesn’t like the limelight and will not have it. Fnt when action is needed, Emma can always be counted on. She was a member of the Observer Staff, a poo- ular girl in a large circle of friends, and a true, loyal, devoted daughter of ’28. Good luck to you Emma and may the world give you a full measure of the success you deserve. JAMES A. CAMPUS ‘‘The open truth And fiery vehemence of youth.” “Jimmy” seems to be quiet and taci- turn to those who see him for the first time, but we, who have broken through his shell, know the real “Jimmy.” Sparkling with wit, smiling, and good humored, we shall always remember him as one who could meet every situation with a smile. He has not distinguished himself particularly in his studies, but we believe that his thorough-going nature has caused him to assimilate and remember more facts than many of us. “Jimmy’s” future is in his own hands and what- ever line of work he takes up we are sure will be accomolished with the same steady dependibility that has marked his high school career - . MARGARET E. CHAMBERLIN ‘‘Still waters run deep.” In freshman year Margaret entered our ranks from way down Maine. Al- though a stranger, she easily found a place as one of our class, and was a friend in need to more than one of us. Shunning the dazzling center of class attraction, however, she boost- ed all our enterprises with that will- ingness and effort that make such un- dertakings successful. Margaret’s strong point in her studies has always been mathematics which she intends to study further, while poetry and w ' do reading constituted a lai’ge part of her pleasures. Steadfast, almost too good natured, shy Margaret helped us over the rough spots of high school life on numberless occasions.