Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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First Row: A. Puffer, K. Bush, C. Scott, M. Karas, G. Stewart, A. Griesbach, R. Orsillo, M. Bernard, A. Bernard, B. Hinkley, C. Rosseland, D. Ryan. Second Row: Mrs. Hamlin, L. Harron, L. Tosi, M. Contreas, P. Ball, R. Beecher, P. Mandrachia, L. Hendrickson, H. Hayes, M. Gigi, A. Pustell, J. Gandolfi, H. George. Third Row: M. Dolt, J. Walsh, K. Fletcher, L. Perry, I. Mrose, J. Hughes, L. DeCeller, B. Granfield, A. Bertulli, E. Hayden, P. Denley, J. Goff. Fourth Row: J. Snyder, M. Ford, M. Zorbas, E. Sheehan, J. Stiles, E. Doran, S. Case. Club The theater calls for dedication, and so does the M.H.S. Drama Club. When a blizzard struck during the week of production, the cast rehearsed from noon until five, while the rest of the school was safely and warmly at home. Even on the no-school” day which followed, Mrs. Hamlin and the members made their way to rehearsal. The sacrifice was worthwhile, for on that day, props suddenly came to life: Wayne Bailey (alias Tony Lumpkin, John Proctor) wielded his riding crop with unerring precision, off-stage and on. Marlow’s boots were difficult to get on in just the right places, and the ladies, the Misses Griesbach, Bernard and Gandolfi, learned to speak the language of the lace fan.” With this production, Mrs. Hamlin scored a triumph of en- thusiastic audience response equal to that of The Crucible.” In May, the Drama Club concluded its year with two activities: a trip to Stratford, Conn., which enabled some of the club members to see Shakespearean plays well-performed; and the installation of next year’s officers at the final gala banquet by this year’s officers: Richard Orsillo, President; : Mary Bernard, V. President; Audrey Griesbach, Secretary; and Geoffrey Stewart, Treasurer.

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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.

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MISICALE Under the direction of Mr. K. Love, the Melrose High Band got under way to a successful 1966-1967 season. The band performed at all the Melrose football games during the half time periods with Eda George as Student Director. Among the interesting and unique formations presented, the band danced to Tijuana Taxi and Marie. The band generated school spirit at the two rallies held at the school before important football games. In past years the band has exchanged concerts with other schools. This year the band hopes to have its concerts with Monadonock Regional High School in Keene, New Hampshire, participating in a joint concert there and a return concert here later in the year. Among its other activities, the band held its annual Spring Concert with its program of old favorites and currently popular music. The band concluded its season’s activities marching in the Memorial Day parade, and playing for the graduation in June. Each A block the rhythm of the Band rehearsals gives way to the twang of strings in the Music Room from another member of our musicale. The Orchestra with its dedicated group works to improve its playing technique under the direction of Mr. Love. The result of these efforts was appreciated by all during the orchestra’s performance at the Christmas Vespers. Several members gained the distinction of performing in the district orchestra; a program providing the talented young musicians of various cities with the great ex- perience of playing with and meeting other students who share their love of music. At the annual concert in May, the members played classical and modern compositions. This art has been fostered and encouraged to provide Melrose High with a highly competent orchestra. 28