Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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Faces Because so many of us plan to be- come secretaries and accountants, the Business Course fills a great need in the curriculum of Melrose High School. Office procedures, office ma- chines, bookkeeping, stenography — these are just a sampling of the many subjects taught by the Commercial Department. For those of us who intend to work or to attend specialized schools after graduation, the General Course offers a great deal. Such subjects as cook- ing, sewing, electricity, and auto me- chanics are extremely popular. An in- novation this year has been the forma- tion of a work-study plan wherein the participants not only receive gradua- tion points for their outside work but also gain worthwhile experience as they earn money. To further aid us in our education, the administration maintains an ex- cellent guidance office. Career and col- lege conferences are held frequently and trained counselors are eager to help us decide upon future plans. Thanks to the invaluable background offered to us by the faculty and ad- ministration of Melrose High School, the class of 1964 has been given every opportunity to succeed. Stand back, Mr. Hoyle!” That’s the last time that car will be parked in the parking lot without a sticker!” 13

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Now for Gunga Din” Faculty As the class of 1964 leaves Melrose High School, we find ourselves well- prepared for the future. Because Mel- rose High School has greatly broad- ened its educational opportunities, each student has benefited. Those who plan to further their schooling at college have been given a strong background in the accepted academic subjects. We not only have a choice of four foreign languages, but we also have a fully- equipped language laboratory. Honors courses in English and mathematics offer the exceptional student greater challenges and rewards. However, the student who looks forward to junior college or to nursing school is not forgotten since a course in health and safety education has been introduced. Taught by the school nurses, this class gives instruction in the basic fundamentals of the nursing field. Our fine arts department has also expanded its curriculum; not only do we have several art courses, but also we have a fine music department. Those so inclined may become mem- bers of the Freshman Girls’ Chorus, the Glee Club, the Band, or the Or- chestra. Mrs. Musica, when do we meet the cute interns?” Don’t you like this one, Agatha?” 12

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Robert J. Lusena Spanish. French Edward J. Mathews Drafting, Science A viation Flora Lutz Ancient History Honor Society Adviser Eugene T. McCarthy Special Education Marion V. Macione Typing I II Robert B. McIntyre Mathematics, Athletics . Donald J. Mack Mathematics Ward Pike Messenger Biology, Elementary Science, Applied Science N. Yvonne Miche French James F. Morrow, Jr. Mathematics James R. Morse English, Girls’ Club Adviser Ruth J. Mucica School Nurse Health, Safety Warren F. Nash Head of Modern Language Department Woodrow Phelan Band , Strings General Music Irving Neiman Mathematics S. A. T. Office Carolyn T. Pike Latin Evelyn L. Nelson Office Machines Typing Kathleen M. Pike Assistant Librarian Irene M. Patten English James E. Reid Head of Latin Department 14