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

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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

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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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Page Nineteen META THOMAS P. DOWDELL “Efficiency is the keynote of success.” In Tom we have found a real friend and classmate whose kind and pleas- ant personality together with his jovial, fun-loving disposition has won the hearts of all his friends of ’28. But that isn’t all. Tom’s name was frequently seen on the honor roll dur- ing his senior year which amply proves his true scholastic ability. As the distinguished Bishop of Ballarat in our Class Play, he certainly estab- lished his skill as a thespian. Tom was one of the familiar figures on the traffic squad and was also associate editor of the Meta and Observer. He plans to enter Tufts and we are sure that he will carry on there as he has here. DOROTHY F. DOYLE “Come and trip it as you go, On the light fantastic toe.” When it comes to picking out a dainty, likeable and industrious young lady, we cannot help but choose “Dot” Doyle, the pride of her class. During the five short years spent with us Dot has distinguished herself remarkably by her novelty dancing, especially at our Senior Strand affair and class play. The frequent appearance of Dot’s name on the honor roll is suffi- cient evidence of her studious calibre. Though a good mixer, Dot was wont to be a little timid at times — but shy- ness never will get anyone into trouble. Her popularity is attested by the fact that in junior and senior years she was elected an executive of- ficer of the class. HELEN M. DOYLE “Lovely to full perfection wrought.” By her truly convivial disposition Helen has secured for herself a wide circle of friends. To every one of her classmates that pleasing personality and genial good nature was always a source of inspiration. Her infectious giggle has been heard very often in the classroom, yet in all her scholastic work she has been very conscientious. Among Helen’s numerous activities in each of which she excelled, we might give special mention here to her work on the Meta Staff and her participa- tion in athletics. It is rumored that after graduation Helen will enter a normal school. Lucky are the pupils who will come under the influence of this charming daughter of ’28.