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

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META Page Twenty-five ESTHER B. KANERVA “ ' She had good opinion of advices.” Esther, who has won the admira- tion of us all, is one of the fairer members of our class. Although ap- parently of a quiet demeanor, the really pleasant and jovial side of her character can readily be appreciated by those who are fortunate enough to know her well. A diligent student and a staunch friend, she is esteemed by teachers and students alike as a pos- sessor of those commendable quali- ties that bring success. To enumerate all her attractive qualities is as ' un- necessary as it is impossible in the brief space allotted. We all feel that Esther is a girl to whom we can ex- press sincerely, our fondest wishes for success in the path of life toward which she now directs her steps. FRANKLIN KEITH Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” “Hank” has been a diligent member of our class for five short years, during which time he has proven his worth to the school and to his classmates of ’28. Although not a particularly bril- liant student, he has faithfully done his lessons to the best of his ability, so that now at the close of his high school career he is well equipped to face the great world before h im. Frank is an extremely modest chap and doesn’t realize his own capabili- ties. With such fine qualities of per- severance, honesty and pleasing per- sonality, we cannot venture to hope otherwise than that Frank will never go astray in this wide world. HELEN M. KENISTON Your steady soul preserves her frame In good and evil times the same.” Llelen’s five years at Peabody High School have been profitable years, well spent. She has acquired a busi- ness training, one that will enable her to enter the world of business fully qualified. So much her faithfulness to daily lessons has accomplished. Be- sides, Helen is a most delightful com- panion, having a pleasant and humor- ous disposition. She knows how to make friends and to keep them. We hoDe that this happy faculty will for- ever remain in her possession, and, in case our paths separate after Commencement, we here implore you, Helen, to remember that although “school is ended, the memory lingers on.”

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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.

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Page Twenty-six META KENNETH S. LEGRO “Still achieving, still pursuing.” From the beginning- of his school life, he has made an enviable record in his studies. One of the most bril- liant and efficient members of our class, “Kenny” has won our respect and admiration in all his work. In his Junior year, he was awarded the Har- vard Club prize for general excel- lence as a student. A member of the Meta Staff, Traffic Squad, an editor on the Observer Staff, also one of our eight honor pupils, he has certainly made for himself a worthy position. We know that whatever “Kenny” at- tempts will be well done, so it is idle to wish success to one whose charac- teristics make the winning of it cer- tain. RUTH P. LITTLE ’Thoughtless of beauty, she was beauty ' s self.” What! An introduction? Certainly not! Who doesn’t know “Ruthie?” Her high school career is dotted with numerous successes, success as a member of the Observer Staff, success as a member of the Meta Staff, and scholastic success which came to Ruth only through diligent application to the tasks at hand. She seems to have a natural ability for making friends; her disarming smile and dainty man- nerisms are so charming that all are attracted to her. This pretty senior will indeed be missed from her post on the third floor when she goes out to assume her place in the traffic of the world. MARJORIE A. MacGREGOR “Hail to thee, blithe spirit.” In Margie we have found a staunch friend and loyal classmate; a Com- mercial student who, we believe has prepared herself well for an active part in the busy world of business. Throughout the four years she has spent with us, she has been of invalu- able assistance to us in all our class activities. Along with her pleasing disposition goes plenty of ambition that will help her to make a name for herself in her future work. Though the road be rough, keep that smiling countenance Margie, and extend its brightness to others that they may know something of the way it has brightened the lives of all your friends of ’28.