Searles High School - Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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1934 METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL MILLICENT ETHEL BOWER f'M1LLY', Basketball 2, 3, 4 Hockey 4 Girl Reserves 3 There is a particularly rosy glow to many things that move in the High School. Yes, itis the tinge that Milly imparts to athletics and class affairs. The court offers ample display of her versatility. RUTH BOWER SSRUTHIEN This is the little miss who is two steps on foot, three 'gparlez-vous in the French class, and sev- eral divisions in the scholastic list ahead of the general run. We tender apologies for an incom- plete listg we are but tagging fleet Ruthie.7' JOHN LEONARD BRAINE Lowell Textile Football 3 That constant murmur is not the wind or storm, no, just Mr. J. Braine, vocalist unequalled and riding-master superb- His talents are a veritable magnet, and the attraction results in a cluster oi' friends and wide recognition. MILDRED LAVINIA BREARLY Mildred aspires to be a trump card in the new deal of stenographers. Wvhy not? This reticent young lady of the Winsome smile and neat dress would be balm to the burdened heart of any ex- ecutive. 15

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hdETHUEN PHGH SCHOOL 1934 f :Qi .W .. -.v. KATHERINE BELEYICH HKAY' Kayi' is the genuine student. consistent. retir- ing, and possessing the rare faculty of a pretty blush and an elusive smile. Sincerity sounds every note with her. even in her faithful support of school activities- THORNDIKE LOUIS BERWICK Camahn Cami foqw IILY 3.4 Enassuming. earnest. diligent. and persevering. -your specifications have sifted out this picture. If military training has helped fashion this ad- mirable piece. one of the merits of that organiza- tion is of no little weight herein. A salute to a hne young man! l3li'I'lllfX IMRRIET BIDIJGETT Nnuiixu This hlondc hi-ad is a hright spot conspicuous among the files of ISL Its luminous trail traces the dizzy pattern of a lrusy school life. scholas- tically and socially outstanding. A vote of com- mendation to Betty. tl EORC E HOCA N N A Nl 'inuaun This. folks. is exhihit A. surly gentleman who is quite harmless when pacitic. gentle as the family bull in truth. Among other things he tramples downstudies and staircases with indifferent ease. preserving a herd of followers in the process. Don't consider it seriously. 'Bogiefi lt's all in the spirit of fun. 14

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NIETHUEN HIGH SCHOOL 1934 'L i 'W if' ln- RITA MARY CAHALANE This fair maid's most effective weapon is .... a flickering smile. lt's a good philosophy, Rita: donit let the flame go out. There always has been and certainly will be a premium on this sort of disposition. GRACE MAE CARTER Nlclntoeh Commercial Sttlluol Into the yawning world of commerce she marches. or perhaps runs: for forward Grace would never he demoralized bv even so unrespon- sive a machine, Kev-tapping and song-singing: are among: her at-eomplisliments. Rl'Tl'l tiH:XlJVl'lCK lfielcl llovkev 3. -l This dark-haired equestrienne stops her good steed long enough to attend school and lvring to the attention of over-expectant teachers that a stu- dent's knowledge is not as complete as a text hook. not quite. True lrlue in the honds of friendship is Ruth. A NCELI NA CH l .-XYARO .. , 4, tyirl lxeservi-s n. 4 When this little lady shakes her long. brown tresses and startles the unsuspecting with a candid question tendered with an unaffected sincerity. even the lightest souls think. A priceless illustra- tion of a character the irregular world hasn't warped. 16