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

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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.

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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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META Page Twenty-one MARIE G. FLYNN “So runs my catalogue of lovely things.” Of attractive and cheerful mien, the possessor of vivaciousness of spirit that simply cannot be subdued, Marie has made all of us like her. Equally popular with both sexes, she was elected vice-president of the class in Junior and Senior years, whereupon she demonstrated to her constituents that she possessed all the necessary qualities of leadership. Space will merely permit us to enumerate her activities: Member of the Observer and Meta staffs, a leading part in the class play and last but not least, an honor student. We’ll miss you, Marie, but are confident that in the days to come your splendid qualities will bring you equal popularity and success. DOROTHY E. GOLDBERG “Merry hearts will merrily chime.” “Dot” is a girl whose company has been a real pleasure for all of us dur- ing the years of our school life. Fun- loving, cheerful, ever-ready with a smile, possessing a most pleasing dis- position, “Dot” is liked by all who know her. As a member of the Dodge basketball team, she was largely responsible for the many vic- tories that were won by this team. We are going to miss Dot’s cheery voice when we, the class of 1928, separate in June. But that same cheery voice will live long in our memories and will ever be an inspira- tion to us. Bon Voyage Dot! May the world be good to you! EVANGELINE P. GOODRIDGE “Contentment is natural wealth.” “Vang” came to us from South Pea- body and proved to be one our best liked classmates in the four years she spent with us. Pupils and instructors alike appreciated her bright humor and witty remarks, and in her circle of intimate friends, she ranked as one of the foremost in their affections. She is one whom we truly think of as a friend, willing to help when her help was needed, and ever offering her as- sistance in our many class undertak- ings. Her quiet nature added to her distinctiveness and the fact that she makes as good friends of her books as she does of her classmates augurs well for her future success.