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

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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.

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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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META Page Twenty-seven URHO A. MAKELA “His only fault is that he has no fault.” The personification of modesty, the features of a Greek Adonis, and that come-hither look in his big - blue eyes, makes you feel that there is some- thing worth while in life after all. During the past three winters Urho startled the local hockey world with his uncanny ability as a puck-chaser. As a golfer he thinks nothing of breaking a hundred and promises to annex the crown held by Bobby Jones in a few short years. As a left fielder on- our ball team, he clearly demon- strated his worth. We sincerely hope and believe that this flaxen-haired youth will be a success in the world. a. louise McCarthy “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” For the entire senior year, Louise held the position of cashier on the lunch counter. Her work as such was so highly valued because of its speed and accuracy that she became almost indispensable. Louise is known not only by the seniors but by the under- classmen as well. Most of her friends know her as a witty, jolly, companion- able girl, full of school spirit. But those who know louise intimately, recognize in her qualities not seen on the surface. She possesses two rare virtues, sympathy and an unusual un- derstanding. Those who have been lucky enough to enjoy the fruits of these virtues are grateful to Louise for them. KATHERINE M. McCARTHY “Witty without wit’s pretence.” Unfortunately Katherine was all of the second semester of the Sen- ior year. However, that was no ob- stacle to her graduation. Scholastic ability she has enough and to spare. Katherine has, furthermore, a jovial and a witty disposition. Those who have known her have indeed been for- tunate, for her wit is of that particu- lar variety that sparkles brilliantly and endlessly. We are not quite sure what Katherine intends to do after graduation, but whatever her future vocation may be, we feel assured that she will make a success of it.