Searles High School - Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

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EDWARD F SEARLES HIGH SCHOOL 1940 ARLENE PEARL DIXON . There is centainly no beauty on earth Which exceeds the natural loveliness of woman Class Treasurer 4 Year Book Committee 4 SGHIOI' Play 4 Various Committees Girl Reserves 4 Arnie the student who has done the most for the school, and the busiest girl, has well earned her titles. Being such an unusual combination of beauty, intelligence, poise, and courtesy, we could not help being interested in and attracted to this active member of our class. The whole school feels that she has been a valuable asset. A great future awaits you, Arnie! FRANKLIN NASH DODGE Much study is a weariness of the flesh At any time that you may have strolled into fifth period study, you could have seen Dodgie studiously at his lessons. Stopping only to pass some traveling love-note, he studied on conscientiously. To own a dairy farm is his ambition. Good luck, Dodgie. HELEN SOPHIE DOMORADZKI Plough deep while sluggards sleep Year Book Staff 4 Girls' A.A. 2 Shining, blonde hair, sparkling brown eyes, a pleasant smile, and a friendly word of greeting for all- that's Helen. With her zest for hard work and an almost un- canny ability for getting things done, it is not surpris- ing that Helen's scholastic record is the object of envy. That splendid record and your sunny disposition cause us to be very optimistic about your future, Helen. Just go right on smiling! MARY D'0R'I'0 Where did you get those eyes? Clgff Club Ii, 4 Girls' A.A. If From all appearances. one would expect Mary to be a shy and serious young lady, but one vcrylshort interval with her immediately dispels any such notion. She is na lover of boating of all kinds, but intends to be a music teacher when she's all grown up. You know we wish you well, Mary. DONALD ALTON DOW Today I am a king Band 2- 3' -1 Glee O1-qhegtra 3, 4 Various Committees Pageant This handsome swain, dear readers, is our class king. Among other accomplishments, Don is a gifted musician and would like nothing better than to display his talents Over the radio, and what with television well on its way. we'll heartily agree that it's not a bad idea. 4 22

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I i 1.940 EDWARD F. SEARLES HIGH SCHOOL LILLIAN IRENE DEAN Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance Valedictorian Ring Committee 3 ' fl , Class Secretary 3 Girls' A.A. 2, 3 ,jj 6' ' Year Book Committee 4 Girl Reserves 4 Ni A quiet reserve, a sweet smile, a sunny disposition, and 3 an inexhaustible ambition- these are characteristics of ' our intelligent Lil. We've chosen her the Gi.rl-Most- Likely-to-Succeed, proving our admiration and confidence V, up in her high scholastic standing. Her charming personal- ':i.V' .jf ity has already won her a fine position at a local bank. V 1 We anticipate a great future for you, so the best of luck it ff to you, Lil, Q , FRANCIS THOMAS DeFRATES , l The young man that blushes is not quite a brute 'f 4 my Senior Play Committee 4 V Ollie is one of our handsomest boys, and is usually found smiling. He is ever ready to do anyone a favor, but dislikes being praised because it takes so very little to make him blush. Ollie's ambition is to join the navy. We're sure he'll make good, for he has all the qualities in H of a good sailor. ,::.,.,.', sf' ,C , AURELIO ROCCO DeLUCIA His bark is worse than his bite y QL 1 Cadet Corps, lst Lieutenant 4 Traffic Squad 4 X Curley has set many a fair maiden's heart throbbing . V' with his curly hair and furious blush. Though sarcastic , to friends, his jests express admiration and respect for them. ,. W 3 EUGENE A. DEVANEY, Jr. C' , gg A,'. in I Then let me live unseen, unknown H, ' at Q I .QYK If the proverb, Silence is golden, is true, Gene should 6 should be very wealthy. We shall always remember him as a student who never said much, but who was a fellow ' worth having as a friend. Good luck, Gene, and may you 'Q M travel the road of success. Q X , 5 STANLEY DIMMOCK .. Music washes away from the soul the dust of every-day life Football Manager 3 3 i ,b Under the friendly, guiding spirit of Stanley, our team 1 p has been spurred on to many a victorious game. When 33 not riding his bicycle, Stanley may be at home playing or practicing on his banjo and concertina. He plays not only to lighten his spirits or pass away the time, but also to give pleasure at banquets. May you ever be as gay as the strains of your music. Stan! 21 5 - 0 XI

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l940 EDWARD F. SEARLES HIGH SCHOOL RUSSELL WILLIAM DYKE Nice to look at, but better to know Russell's light blond hair, deep blue eyes, and fair com- plexion have made more than one lass of .M.H.S. cast an admiring glance in his direction. He doesn't pay much attention to us girls, however, as he is rather studious. Well, your ability to stick to your Work will get you far in life, Russe-ll, and we hope you'll keep it up. MARILYN C. EICHORN Still waters run deep Glee Club 3, 4 Girls' A.A. 2 Lynn seems to be rather quiet to some of us, but we find that she isn't so very quiet outside of school. Those of us who really know her recognize her as being a true and worthy friend. We are sure that sheill be successful in years to come. DOROTHY ARLENE ELWELL Hurry, hurry all the while, How does she keep that dimpled smile? Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4 Blue and White 4 Various Committees Dot is one of the popular members of our Senior Class. Cute, sincere, self-confident and mischievous, Dot has made everybody like her. She does not hesitate to ask about anything she doesn't understand. Yet she's always willing to help a student in distress. Keep on being so, Dot! We like you that way! RUTH H. EYERS Tiny- but good 'things come in small packages Z Glee Club 4 Girls' A.A. 2, 3, 4 Ruthie, with her dimpled smile and lovely disposition, has helped to make the years of high school pleasant for her many friends. Altough rather quiet in school, she is known outside for her love of fun and cute ways. Ruthie intends to work in an office where, We are sure, she will be a success. Good luck, Ruthie! DANIEL P. FARLEY, JR. As happy as the day is long Cadets Captain, 4 Glee Club 55 Various Committees Whenever we hear a hearty laugh issuing from Miss Southworth's home room, we don't even turn around to see to whom it belongs: we know all the time that it's Pete's . Pete indulges in sports, but he would like to be a good violinist. The best of luck, Pete! 23 ye. 1' a ,r,f1:f'm we ' x f 'ii sf ,L 5 0 P. thx: , any .1-H I , . in av X J ia. !