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

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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.

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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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Page Twenty-eight META KATHRYN M. McCARTHY “She was a phantom of delight.” The class of 1928 feels a certain amount of pride in introducing Kath- ryn to the reader. How can we help it when she possesses so many ad- mirable qualities, besides being her own inimitable self? Let’s take her versatility, for instance. She plays the violin with consummate skill; in basketball she is what we call the “last word,” and as a student — well, read this: Attention, on Kathryn’s part, has never been lacking in the classroom, and perhaps that fact is rather significant, since she has at- tained a praiseworthy degree of ex- cellence in all her studies. We wish her the best of luck. HORATIO H. Mc-DUFF “Smile the while — ” “Mac” is one of those boys who, not over studious in school, have learned much outside its stately walls, as he has an extensive knowledge of elec- tricity and motors, which will be high- ly useful in the years to come. He played football for a year and gave some pretty hard knocks to other as- pirants for positions in spite of the fact that he was handicapped most of the season by low studies. If present plans materialize, he may pursue his education further. And we extend our wishes for his future success in this and in the other tasks that time will surely bring. ESTHER McKEEN “And all that’s best of dark and bright, Meet in her aspect and her eyes.” Esther is a scholar. All through High School she has established a rec- oi’d which is not within the reach of everyone. By hard work and persist- ant concentration, she has achieved something of which a high school girl might be proud. Esther has a calm nature, which is not easily excited, and a great deal of patience which has helped her invaluably and also spread its inflnence to her associates. Though not the center of high school attrac- tion, yet she, in her quiet manner, has secured for herself many staunch friends. She has been one of us all, with us in every understanding, which support we will not soon forget.