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

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META Page Seventeen JOHN H. CURTIN “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” Yes, here we have John Curtin, an- other senior who was probably — what! there is someone who does not know him; well step right up, Mr. Reader, and we will make you acquainted. Mr. Reader — John Curtin, star catcher of our varsity baseball team. There, now you know each other, so, to con- tinue, although John was probably not a prominent member of the social life of the school, he was neverthe- less a leader in his own circle of friends. Only those who have gone through school with John can fully ap- preciate the qualities of his character. We will remember him as a jolly, good fellow in after days. WILLIAM F. DESMOND “Character is an atmosphere rather than a sum of qualities.” We do not have to say much about “Blond Bill,” the diminutive senior. If there is any one who is not acquaint- ed with this smiling young lad, he must have been dreaming for a long time, for Bill’s friends are found not only in the senior class but also in all the lower classes. In order to prove his love of athletics, Bill select- ed basketball as the sport for his debut. We know that he belongs to the progressive class for when many of us have stopped our climb towards the higher walks of life, Bill will still be going strong, for his spirit will not be quenched. MARY DESPINES “There is a gift beyond the reach of art ; of being eloquently silent.” A very modest and amiable girl is Mary. She has always been a dili- gent, conscientious member of the class and has proved a real friend and true classmate. Though of a very re- tiring disposition, her pleasant smile and cheerful remarks have won for her the friendship of many by whom she will always be held in highest es- teem. Never does Mary complain, but takes things as they come, whether they be pleasing or disagreeable. She is a student who does conscientiously her daily tasks, forging her way to success and happiness. We wish Mary the best of luck and predict good things for her in the future.

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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.

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Page Eighteen META ETHEL F. DOOLING “The world belongs to the energetic.” Ethel is one of our coming athletes. She has played many a strenuous game of basketball and hockey in Peabody High School, as her many bruises very well testify. But Ethel is a scholar as well as an athlete. She has, furthermore, a sparkling wit and individuality, which those who are ac- quainted with her know to their di- version and entertainment. When Ethel will have graduated from Nor- mal School, which educational institu- tion she plans to enter, we hope that she will be as popular with her pupils as she has been with us. All the good wishes of her classmates accompany her. EILEEN V. DOWDELL “Contentment is natural wealth.” Eileen, another of our bashful class- mates, has caused little disturbance in her journey through High school. Much like brother Tom in many ways she never will be known only as Tom’s sister because of her own excellent qualities that are bound to bring Eileen to her proper position in the world she is about to enter. She was cheerful at all times, never over- assertive, diligent in her studies, and — need we say more ? And to con- clude, we haven’t exaggerated in these few words; if anything we have leaned the other way in order that we might not seem to be picturing a paragon of perfection. “Speech is silver ; silence is gold.” In determining John’s worth, we could quite truthfully say that he is worth his weight in gold, for he has always been silent from head to foot. Even his clothes have constantly been of a conservative nature. But as the saying goes, “ Barking dogs never bite.” When Johnny has something to say he hits the nail right on the head and very seldom does he miss. Let us not be led astray, when we hear that John has had extensive con- nection with barrels. Quite apart from the bootlegging game, he has patriotically devoted precious time in building stacks for our renowned East End bonfires. May he achieve as great heights as some of those Fourth of July stacks! JOHN F. DONAHUE