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

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M ETA Page Fifteen JOHN J. CHENERY “Victory crowns hard labor.” “Of course I know him. I’ve handled him every day for three years, yes sir, every day for three years” — certainly we remember the immortal words pro- nounced in that immortal play, “What Happened to Jones,” by John Chenery, alias Fuller, keeper of the sanitorium. John’s work in the library must have helped him in his studies, for al- though he was not an honor pupil, he was not so far behind but that he was always within call. John has led us to believe that army life in the wide open spaces would appeal to him. Our best wishes, John, and may we some day salute you as Captain Jack. ALPHONSE CHERWICK Zeal and duty are not slow.” In intricate pieces of machinery we all can see the more prominent parts without observing the less prominent, yet nevertheless, very necessary parts. We also notice that when one of these seemingly less prominent parts fail to do its assigned work, things go wrong. In the same way we can apply this thought to Alphonse, a pleasant, blond son of ’28, favorably known by every son and daughter of our class, a boy who shunned the limelight, yet was ever ready to nut his shoulder to the wheel in any class or school ac- tivity. Your future does not worry us “Al,” but we’ll take pride in it with you. BESSIE D. CHIPOURAS “‘Wee, modest, crimson tipped flow’r.” Bessie is one of those exceedingly resourceful young ladies who continue to do their work thoroughly, ask no applause, but consider that they have reaped full reward for their efforts in the knowledge that they have learned to do many new things well. She has made many friends through her com- plete unselfishness an d her desire not to gain laurels for herself, but to be a true friend to her classmates and a help to her teachers, a credit to her- self, her class and her school.

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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.

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Pape Sixteen META VALENTINE J. COLA “Still waters run deep.” Valentine is one of those persons who go through high school without attracting attention through sensa- tional playing on an athletic team or by entering into class activities. He is rather a studious, conscientious and willing worker in his studies, travel- ing surely towards an ultimate goal, paving his way throughout the entire five years for his future days. In those years with us, he has made friendships that are lasting monu- ments to his character. His good work in both the orchestra and band we must not forget, a real demonstration of good school spirit. May you ever be successful in your chosen field, Valentine. Peabody High wishes you luck. LEAH A. CONNELL “Gaiety and a light heart are the best medicine for all.” “Our Lee” — joyous, happy and bright always, thinking of her class- mates and distributing generously cheery words among them. Lee was never sad and through her laughter and happiness won her way into the hearts of her school fellows during the years we were all together. She has taken an active interest in all our class affairs, willingly, lending her help and co-operation. Her liveliness and alertness were even more notice- able in basketball games where as captain of one of the senior girls’ teams, she led her players to victory many times. We know that in what- ever line of work you choose, Leah, you will succeed. GEORGE E. COYLE “None but he can be his parallel.” “Coylo” as he is known by all his classmates, is one of the most popluar boys of the class. His work as a quar- terback on the Peabody High eleven will always remain stamped in our memory for years to come. Not one member of the class has ever seen George angry for we could not make him so even if we tried. This it is that has gained for him his truly merited popularity. During his senior year George was one of the popular members of the newly formed traffic squad. We know that the class of ’28 will not forget George and neither will George forget ’28.