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

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META Page Twenty-three JOHN H. HORRIGAN “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” “Jeff,” as he is called by his inti- mate classmates and friends, although quiet, has formed a host of friends during his five years with us. We can- not appreciate fully his true character when in class because he is naturally reticent when appearing before his classmates. Jeff is one of the many baseball enthusiasts and although not a member of the P. H. S. team, he is a star player. Jeff, we hope that you will gain as many friends in your future work as you gained in your High School days. The best of luck, Jeff, from every member of ’28. HELEN L. HUDSON “Joy in this world is like a rainbow.” Possessed with a happy-go-lucky disposition, Helen has easily found her way into our hearts. She’s a girl who has a host of friends always with her as she is very fond of good times, has a pleasing personality, and is always ready to laugh at a good joke. Helen is in truth never found with- out that well-known smile. As a member of the Commercial course she has clearly shown her aptitude in things commercial and has also proved to be an efficient classmate, always ready to lend a helping hand. Helen, keep on your way, ever smil- ing and “the end will be the glory.” ALTON W. HUBBARD “I awoke one morning and found myself famous.” If shortness in stature ever af- fected anyone, “Hubby” is a decided exception. He has acquired and is still in possession of that indefinable “it” with the result that he has at his feet the whole of P. H. S., at least those of the gentler sex. We are un- fortunate in that we had him with us for only two years as he arrived from Danvers High in 1926. He served faithfully in his duties as traffic offi- cer in his senior year. Cheerfully and willingly he accepted the duties of an upperclassman and discharged them nobly. We extend to you, Alton, our sincerest wishes for a prosperous and happy career.

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Page Twenty-two META JAMES M. HEENAN “He was the chap who made things hum.” Here we have one of the shining lights of the class of ’28. “Jimma,” as we all know him, needs no introduc- tion to us for he is one of the most popular members of the class. His popularity was attested when he was elected president of his class, both in his Junior and Senior years. As “Richai’d” in the class play Jimma proved himself to be a thespian of no inconsiderable ability. On the grid- iron he was an outstanding half-back, doing much to bring honor to P. H. S. We do not hesitate to say that the owner of such a sunny smile cannot help but have a happy and bright future. BEATRICE E. HIGGINS “ ’Tis the mind that makes the body rich.” Beatrice, one of our commercial students, has won several awards for speed and accuracy in typewriting. As her name has appeared on the honor roll many times during her four years with us, we were not surprised to see her chosen as one of the honor students. Her excellent scholastic record has won for her a place on the Meta Staff and a position of esteem in the Woman’s Club. Although of a rather quiet nature her sterling quali- ties, her subtle humor and quaint speeches have won her a host of friends among the class of ’28. The best wishes for success go out to Bea- trice from all her classmates. “Her low firm voice and tender government.” Small and quiet, Celia has had a rather calming influence upon the class of ’28 in that her quiet demeanor and mild manners have set an ex- ample to her more boisterous school- mates. This gentleness of disposition and action has extended not only to her contact with us but has been con- tinued in the classroom where she has demonstrated a qiuet and conscien- tious diligence in the pursuit of knowledge. Of this last named com- modity Celia got her share which leads us to prophesy that Peabody High School and the class of ’28 will one day be proud to claim her for their own, CELIA HOFFMAN

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Page Twenty-four META ELEANOR E. INGALLS “A light heart lives long. Although small in stature, Eleanor has gained a host of friends among the class of ’28. Endowed with a jolly care free disposition, she will not easily be forgotten by her classmates. She was one of the lucky thirteen as- sociated with the Woman’s Club and also one of the thirteen members of the cast in the play given by the senior class in which, as Mrs. Goodly, she clearly demonstrated her talents as an actress. Always has she thrown her- self wholeheartedly into whatever work was at hand, with the result that of all the members of ’28 we can truly say that none was a truer daughter of the class than Eleanor, herself. CHORIS A. JENKINS Always full of hope and good cheer. Cheerfulness, attractiveness and diligence combine to make of Choris one of the most popular members of the class. A leader in all class activi- ties, her spirit of enthusiastic co- operation has made her a favorite among her classmates. Like the truly happy person that she is, Choris has had a heart with room for everyone and everything. She served as an as- sociate member of the Peabody Wom- an’s Club and also on the Meta Staff. Our hope of her success on entering Framingham Normal is merely that she will receive one-half the good cheer, encouragement and loyalty which she has brought to others. Good luck, Choris! R. HORACE JOLLEY Be yourself. The “shiek” of the High School! Horace is the one who introduces the new and flashing fads of the moment to the school. But beneath this sar- torial ner-fection there lies a studious nature that every once in a while struggles to the surface. When the will overtakes him, Horace can be very zealous in his school work as attested to by his presence on the honor roll several times. Moreover, he is dili- gent after school hours, working af- ternoons in a store, Horace should go far in the work-a-day world, and as far as he could possibly go in success our wishes would extend further.