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

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Fourteen META MARK ARAKELIAN “You will be what you will to be.” “Mike” blessed with a sunny dis- position and a willingness to work has already gained the two crowning successes of the scholar; the friend- ship of his fellow students and achievement in his studies. He is gifted with an aptitude for things technical and it is assured that he will find prosperity in this, his chosen field. WILLIAM H. ASTON “Character is worth a thousand laurels. OBSERVER META STRAND NIGHT FRENCH CLUB CLASS FOOTBALL SENIOR PLAY In our sophomore year, “Bill” came to us from Medford, a most welcome addition to 1931’s class and a gener- ous contributor to our literary pub- lications. His cheery smile and jovial “hello” won for him many friends before he had been here a year — and what’s more — he’s kept them. Here’s to you, Bill, may you make your place in the world as securely as you have in Peabody High. MARY BACHINILAS “It was myself that sang in me.” There certainly was always a gold- en, happy little bird forever singing in Mary’s heart. Her flashing smile, her irresistable laughter, her sunny self added life in all her classrooms. Friendly, capable Mary will always be one of our pleasantest memories. And so we say at Commencement — Bon Voyage, Mary!

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META Thirteen CLEMILDA H. AMARAL “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” Clemilda is the spirit of gladness, a perpetual bubble of joy! Her laugh- ter and radiant smile seem never to desert her — even under the most try- ing of situations; and perhaps that is one reason why so many of us admire and like her. Withal, it must not be forgotten that Clemilda was a most industrious student. ABRAHAM A. ANKELES Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well. EDITOR-IN CHIEF OBSERVER HONOR STUDENT SR. CLASS PRESIDENT JR. CLASS OFFICER STRAND NIGHT META We take great pride in presenting to you our student and our friend. “Abie” has given to our Alma Mater every ounce of devotion and service and has in every way received just recompense. He has kept high the standard of our school magazine and has competently led our class in its activities. Every member of the class of ’31 will always remember him. ROSE C. ANTOSZEWSKI “A maiden modest, and self-possessed.” You may not know who this young lady is by name, but you will recog- nize Rose as the one who always speaks pleasantly in the corridors to whomever she may meet. Her work during her school days has been always of high standard and in her future business enterprises we feel sure that her competency and pleas- ant disposition will carry her far.

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.1 ETA Fifteen SHIRLEY R. BAGLEY “And as for me, though my wit be iyte On books for to rede I me delyte.” Please do not presume (from read- ing the quotation) that Shirley is a zealous bookworm, or yet an advocate of periodically studying “The Saint’s Everlasting Rest.” No! But Shirley’s tastes do incline her to literature not- withstanding. Also, as one of our more successful Commercial students, Shirley’s lovely ways were, and are, appreciated by every one. HELEN BARRON “Loathing pretence, she did with cheerful will What others talked of while their hands were still.” Whenever we looked Helen’s way, she was either lost irretrievably be- hind the covers of some book, or else, just as characteristically, frantically wirelessing Brother Walter — just in time — the correct answer to some perplexing question or other. So very quiet — almost mouselike — yet Helen is well known and liked by every one. WALTER E. BARRON “They can conquer who believe they can.” Here is beholden unto you a lad possessed of those qualities which make for success. Although of a re- served nature, he plods steadily towards his goal which is set in the business world. His alertness in class and cheei ' ful readiness to help have won him many friends. Go to it, Wal- ter, we are all wishing you “Bon Voyage” in your future undertakings.