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

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T wentytwo MET A P. H. S. RODERICK L. CORBETT “To be or not to be, that is the question! “Rod” has been rather quiet in his years with us. But this smiling son of ’36 hae been working diligently to the end that in future days we will not be speaking of his retiring nature but of the worthwhile achievements that will be his. Best of luck, “Rod.” MARY E. CRANNEY “ Haste thee Nymph and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity.” Whenever you see a group of people obviously enjoying themselves and laugh ' ing in a carefree manner, in their midst you may be sure to find our “Bess.” For during her school career she has always lightened the day’s work by a happy-go- lucky smile or an amusing tale. Here’s hoping the business world appreciates her as much as we have! BEATRICE E. CURTIS “A presence which is not to be put by.” Here is a charming person with loads of “pep” and vivaciousness whom we all recognise as “Beechie.” Her flashing smile, her irresistible laughter, her sunny self added life to all her classrooms. We all have enjoyed the companionship of this miss whose sunny disposition will always be one of our happy memories.

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P. H. S. MET A Twenty-one ARLENE B. COOKE “Happy as the day is long, and sometimes much happier.” Arlene is synonymous with good nature. When we have mentioned her very exceh lent disposition and her cheery manner we have but begun to tell you of the qualities that have made her popular among her classmates. Good luck, Ar- lene! ’36 will some day be even prouder of you. LYDIA E. COOMBS “Sober, steadfast, and demure.” Glee Club Spanish Club P. H. S,., Revue Girls ' Basketball Woman’s Club Lydia”, as we all know, is a person who has many interests. She has been very active in athletics, especially basket ' ball, but her hopes do not lie in that direction. “Lydie” greatly desires to be at the head of an orphanage some day, where she can best employ her talents in making life happy for her charges. All we can say is, Lucky orphans!” DOROTHY B. COPELAND “The end crowns the wor .” Observer Staff Debating Club Meta Staff Woman’s Club Valedictorian Clever, capable, comely, — these are just a few of the fitting epithets applied to our “Dot.” “Dot” has a scholastic record which is the envy of some of her less for- tunate classmates. Friendship, fortune, felicity, are only some of her acquirements. Radcliffe is to be the happy destination of “Dot’s” brilliancy and graciousness.

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P. H. S. MET A Twenty-three SHIRLEY A. CUSICK “ Charm strides the sight, But merit wins the soul.” Here we have a prim little lass, whose heart is bubbling over with friendliness and sincerity. Her pleasing disposition has gained for her the respect and admir- ation of the entire class. In your search for success in the business world, Shir- ley, you will find us all rooting for you. ANNA C. DAMM “Good nature is an element of success.” Glee Club Anna came to us four years ago with the ambition to become a stenographer and has succeeded admirably. Her good na- ture and charming way of winning friends are sure to help her in future years. Good luck and may she be happy in her busi- ness career. BLANCHE M. DANDA “A delightful presence — charm in abundance.” Some people seem to have that power of winning friends by being the true friend. Blanche has this power to the nth degree. As she goes forth to con- quer the business world, we feel sure she will, by her talents and amiability, win not only other friends but also no small measure of the success she seeks.