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

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N ' s 2a X FOREWORD A fleeting moment, a day, or a year creates a memory, but to capture this memory forever, we must record it. This book, designed to make reminiscing a nostalgic delight, hopefully represents the true and living story of the class of ' 63. So ideally was the title Meta given to our yearbook that in each of its literal meanings, among, along with, after, behind, it inspires a picture in our minds and in our hearts of our school as only we can see it. AMONG each other we have made true friendships, ALONG WITH each other we have experienced infinite joys, yet AFTER we have departed from Peabody High School, we shall cherish these memories, for, BEHIND us we have left a part of our lives, a part of ourselves, and we hope, a lasting impression. It is in this spirit that we, the class of 1963, proudly present this our Meta.

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DEDICATION With great pleasure we dedicate the 1963 Meta to Thomas Francis McCarthy. Through his spontaneous smile and jovial manner he has endeared himself to students and faculty alike. Whether instructing a class, discussing a math problem, or merely talking with a friend, he displays a genuine concern for others and a lively interest in their ideas. Though he possesses a superior knowledge of mathematics, he nevertheless encourages his students to solve their questions through personal endeavor. Thus he awakens the quest for learn- ing so necessary for true accomplishment. His class, while being highly instructive, is also one conducted on a mutual level of friendship and understanding. By his constant example of perseverance in studies and devotion to the school, he has guided many students toward success. Mr. McCarthy is an alumnus as well as a member of the faculty. Having graduated from Peabody High School, he is naturally well-acquainted with it from both viewpoints, that of student as well as that of teacher. He received his A.B. degree from Boston College in 1925 and the following year earned his A.M. degree there. He immediately returned to Peabody in November, 1926 to teach English at the high school. Since then he has been not only a mathematics teacher, but also as of 1943, the head of that department. However, Mr. McCarthy ' s interests do not lie purely in the academic side of the student. For ten years, from 1951 until 1961, he coached the varsity track team. Along with his enthusiasm for this sport and his desire to aid the boys in developing into athletes was his encouragement when the victories were few or the spirit was low. Never failing to consider the individual talents of h is athletes, he was respected by all who participated with him in this sport. It is for these qualities of warmth, vitality, humility, and devotion that we shall remember him. And it is for these sarna qualities that we, with greatest respect, admiration, and gratitude dedicate this Meta to Thomas Francis McCarthy.