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

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META Page Twenty-five EDNA M. HESSELTINE “Knowledge comes, but Wisdom lingers” FRENCH CLUB WOMAN ' S CLUB AGORA “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” is the motto that Edna lives up to in her school life. Who could help but like this good natured “jeune fille” with her infectious smile. Edna has the personality one hears about so often these days and contrary to the general rule of the fair sex, blondes are Edna’s weakness. GENEIEVE L. HILLMAN “The laughter of the girls is, and ever was, among the delightful sounds of earth. “ META STAFF SPANISH CLUB PEABODY WOMAN ' S CLUB “Gen,” the merry, laughing girl whose giggle is so infectious! Her good nature and congenial attitude, to- gether with her jolly and mirthful comradeship, has made us all enjoy her presence. And we can indeed say that “Gen’s” excellent scholastic record has proved her ability to learn and laugh at the same time. GLADYS E. HILLS “Sae sweetly move her genty limbs Like music notes o’ lovers hymns.” WOMAN’S CLUB META STAFF The sweetest girl in the senior class, is the title Gladys can wear to perfection. Of course “Glad” is like her name, everyone would know that. Uppermost in her mind is the thought of the day when she embarks on her career of nui-sing. How the sick will then become well!

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Page Twenty-four M ETA ALICE E. IIAYES “A sweet and gracious smile, the index of a sweet and gracious nature.” SECRETARY OF .JUNIOR CLASS VICE PRESIDENT OF SENIOR CLASS META STAFF SPANISH CLUB WOMAN ' S CLUB A merry twinkle in her eyes, a cheery smile wreathing her counte- nance, a contagious laugh — all these characteristics identify our “Al.” Taking part in all the social activi- ties, Alice, however, applies herself diligently in her studies. Through her competent ability, Alice will remain, though we leave, as a member of the faculty. JOSEPH P. HENRY “Modesty is the conscience of the body” CLASS FOOTBALL CLASS BASKETBALL Did you ever hear of the “Senior Flash” or the “Dashing Fullback?” That’s plucky “Joe.” The manner in which he came back and made up studies lost after an unfortunate in- jury in football is proof enough that “Joe” is also a conscientious student. MELVIN HERSHENSON The hearts of men are their books : events are their tutors ; great actions their eloquence. VARSITY BASEBALL META VARSITY BASKETBALL CLASS PLAY OBSERVER Approximately five and one-half feet of business qualifications, plenty of pep, and “beauc-oup” personality, when mixed together will yield no other product than “Mel,” the well- known gentleman from Perkins Park. By the way, have you ever heard him play the saxophone ?

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Page Twenty-six M E T A HELEN A. HOULIHAN “It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone that can make anyone happy.” Although Helen has been with us only for one year, her presence has added materially to the happiness of our last year. A studious and retiring girl is Helen and one who has always a ready answer for classroom ques- tions. We understand that she is to be a teacher. Happy will be the pupils under her gentle influence. JOSEPH H. HUGHES Hail to thee, blithe spirit.” EXECUTIVE OFFICER OBSERVER STAFF AGORA FRENCH CLUB CLASS PLAY Jovial “Joey,” the witty and humor- ous personality artist, is one of the most popular boys in the class. Through his efforts we have been kept in constant touch with athletic activi- ties in the Observer. “Yosel” prides himself on being prepared at all times to debate on any worldly subject, women preferred. CHARLES S. KALLELIS In every deed of mischief, he had a heart to resolve, a head to conceive, and a hand to ex- ecute. VARSITY FOOTBALL CLASS BASKETBALL CLASS BASEBALL AGORA FRENCH CLUB All is quiet. A sudden gust of wind, and in he blows; “Charlie” Kallelis, the superhuman man. noted for his sense of humor and love of mischief. Charlie, when not busy thinking up some novel prank, is busy selling his famous coffee “Omega,” by name.