Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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Debate Club Front Row, Left to Right: Mr. Frank, L. Anthony, M. Holden, S. Swindlehurst, L. Mead, R. Fitzgerald, G. Hayes, I. Burnim, P. Stone, C. Sulis, S. Butler, R. Winde. Second Row: W. Miller, G. Russell, V. Ferraro, A. Hamelin, L. Hilton, J. Tuma, J. Braden, W. Savage, G. Reitsma, R. Mandrachia. Melrose High School boasts one of the finest and most active debating teams in New England. Coached in the Daniel Webster tradition” by coaches Freeman T. Frank and Peter T. Brown, the club traveled to Dartmouth, Pittsburgh, U. N. H., Boston College, and U. Mass. We were especially proud of varsity debaters, Vincent Ferraro and Gail Russell, who placed first in the U. Mass. New England Tournament. At the B. C. National Tournament our varsity team beat University Beckinridge, Holy Cross, and last year’s champions, St. Brendan ' s. Soon the trophy cabinet will have to be enlarged to hold the many cups and placques won by our young Daniel Websters!

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The Melrose Honor Society tM) 1 HHWjf i Aft T ‘IB if J sir m mM Ko ' rfHk. sj tbm m v Front Row, Left to Right : N. Stiles, E. George, D. Casey, D Pierce, A. Greisbach, A. Hayden, S. Perry, B. Smith, J. Leeman, M. Turner, A. Soccorso, M. Hughes, D. Keady. Second Row : C. Beckman, J. Dunbar, G. Giffen, S. Merri- field, M. Bernard, D. Wenner, J. Gabriel, S. Mosher, M. Wolfe, J. Parker, K. Murphy, G. Reitsma, M. Craft. Third Row: C. Moir, M. Pease, S. Guarente, V. Ferraro, J. Dyson, W. Jacobson, R. Winde, L. Webb, C. Hasey, L. Graf, N. Symmes. The Honor Society provides incentive for learning by recognizing those students who have attained a high degree of success in their studies, and sets goals for the students of the school. Those who earn A” in at least ten points of prepared courses and no grade lower than B” during the four quarters of eligibility (second and fourth quarters of junior and senior year) are chosen for membership. Honor Society members hold passes to the school library and are privileged to wear the gold M. Students who have earned membership during three of the four quarters of eligibility are distinguished at gradu- ation by wearing the red tassel. The Honor Society is a body of students whose common denominator is an ap- preciation and understanding of the world around them. Under the guidance of Miss Margaret Brown and Miss Flora Lutz, faculty advisors, the Society sponsors activities that will benefits its members. During the past years, the members have taken advantage of Boston’s cultural opportunities by visiting many museums and concerts. This tradition has continued this year by starting with the viewing of Is Paris Burning?” The annual sale of Red Raider decals at sports events and through the year supports these projects and helps to contribute to the Permanent Scholarship Fund. At induction ceremony, the meaning of the symbol M, representing Melrose High School and Man, is explained to every new member. The M holds the eternal flame of knowledge supported by the two pillars of truth, honesty, justice, and service. The Honor Society is a vital part of the students of Melrose High School who are seriously interested in academi c progress. The principles taught to them by the Honor Society will guide and enrich their future.

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Drama Exciting people are drawn to the theater by exciting hap- penings! Our Drama Club is no exception to the rest of the theater world, and a peep at the Call Board or a glance into the Olde English Office will prove this to the uninitiated. On the green board glare purple letters (considered to be much more subtle” than neon). Stern warnings in four-inch high letters admonish members to pay their dues. The rest of the green is hidden under advertisements for theaters such as the Loeb and the Charles. Inside the green room,” Margo Hensel is persuading friends to usher at the Charles or is notifying them of a Pegasus meeting. At Mrs. Hamlin’s desk, Geoff Stewart is collecting money or writing friendly threats on yellow see me” slips to all those members who have not returned tickets, and Barbara Zajac and her hard-working committee members are planning strategic maneuvers to sell tons of candy. During the exciting production weeks, the auditorium be- comes the Drama Club’s headquarters, this year featuring Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer. From three to five, and even much later, Mrs. Hamlin and her cast can be found laboring on lines, blocking characterizations, and solv- ing such little problems as the decision to fill the teapot with TAB. First Row: Mrs. Hamlin, P. Bacall, W. Bailey, G. Stewart, A. Griesbach, R. Orsillo, M. Bernard, A. Hayden, J. Boudreau, E. Famolare. Second Row: N. Shay, K. Lacey, N. Link, M. Soule, W. Cashman, S. Bowditch, J. Gregory, M. D ' Angelo, J. Clark, L. Brewer. Third Row: S. Ridlon, S. Mastromarino, M. Caiazza, B. Haas, M. Craft, S. Perry, J. Dunbar, E. Taylor, K. Bertulli, L. Graf. Fourth Row: L. Miller, A. Ridley, L. Cuneo, N. Harrington, K. Schwede, N. Stiles, C. Dalis, N. Dolt, K. Radnay. Fifth Row: W. Edmonds, M. Cassis, D. Wenner, M. Charlton, B. Zajac, J. DeAngelis, N. Wood, J. DePetris, P. Ford, R. DeStefano.