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

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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.

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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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Page Twenty META NORMA E. FESSENDEN Efficiency is the keynote of success.” All through Norma’s high school career she has been an outstanding member of our class. Because of her natural ability she has made for her- self a brilliant record indeed. At the bi-monthly announcements of the honor roll we have always seen her name, and as a result of constant ef- fort she has earned an honor part at our graduation. This year she was an Assistant Business Manager of the Observer staff and also a literary edi- tor on our Meta staff, to both of which she liberally gave of her best efforts. With such a shining background, we are sure that this staunch supporter of ’28 will play a major part in the game of life. X . I MARY F. FITZPATRICK “True as the dial to the sun.” Of Mary’s pleasing personality, little indeed is it necessary for us to say. Suffice perhaps is it for us to whisper to you merely this — that of all our classmates, none is more ready at any time to render genuine, help- ful, encouraging service to one in need. Mary was accomplished in many lines. A clever, promising little actress, a violinist of no inconsider- able talent, — these are two of her va- ried abilities which we believe will be valuable to her in future days. The lucky ones who call her friend have had a loyal ally. Lucky the ones who win her friendship after school days are over. ELEANOR F. FLYNN “She seemed as happy as a wave That dances on the sea.” Graciously, smilingly and willingly Eleanor carried on her own petite shoulders many of the burdens of the Senior Class. She enjoys a deserved popularity which was shown when she was chosen secretary of the class in both her Junior and Senior years. As a member of the Observer and Meta staffs she has contributed no small part in the success of these projects. Her ready, disarming smile and fas- cinating manner made her successful as “Marjorie” in the class play. We understand that Eleanor is going in training for a nurse in which case we pause to reflect how very lucky the patients will be that have Eleanor’s most gentle and loving care.