Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1925 volume:

( MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1925A FEB 1925 « C ► c t « t t « t t t f t C t lC l 4 : - t t c I ► « l t it c « v: «- 4 k l «• t«( iU ' iurateit t0 ®l]r ®foatn llja Itfrr iagrilTrr, llja nforatr happmrss-tagrthrr, P?Ito hrssrnttnatr knnfolrfojr iagrtl]rr, {tire ©foam lira Hit ns farrforll fotilj rr rrh pjlrant for Irafrr forth rrgrri, ©nr hrlnfrrfr rirnits ctnit Irarhrrs, ,JHarg A. jltarrtck anh C ,iHauh Morris I— J 79 - 7 M «hL 7 sr A ) Foreword “What’s in a name?” Whoever asked this, did not answer the question; or else the answer is lost. We believe there is a great significance attached to names in general. Names are often more than convenient handles. And so it was we reached the conclusion that the 1925A Year Book ought to have a name. As soon as we had reached this momentous decision the question re¬ solved itself into the selection of a specific name. Dictionaries of foreign and domestic languages were frantically perused. The staff chewed the erasers off its pencils and desperately tore its hair. Names were almost accepted and then suddenly rejected. At last some one suggested “The Archives.” Dictionaries reappeared. We found as an authorized definition, “Public records or documents preserved as evidence of facts; registers; records; chronicles.” Ail this was excellent. But it is often the custom of Mr. Webster, Mr. Johnson, or Mr. Unabridged to in¬ clude in their books quotations directly applicable to the word in question. What was our horror to find this quotation from Charles Lamb, “Some rotten archive, rummaged out of some, seldom ex¬ plored press!” It was only after lengthy argument that a sufficient number of the staff could be convinced that the quotation had nothing to do with the meaning of the word archive, that Lamb’s description did not apply to the 1925A Year Book, and that the press referred to was in no way connected with that establishment en¬ gaged in the, printing of this book. “The Archives” was finally chosen. And it is our sincere hope that in the future this book, “The Archives,” will hold in store for you many fond remembrances and recollections of those days spent within the portals of Malden High School. i ■ (The Arrtjiura i taff JlMtar-m-OIIjbf EUGENE E. RUSSELL JWactate lEbitars GEORGIA C. WHITE MEYER SCHLAGER justness JHattagerg JOHN A. PLUMMER THEODORE T. SHACKFORD tiMtors JEREMIAH J. O’BRIEN J. FAITH COFFIN ESTHER L. MAXFIELD JVMieritsmg Managers ROLAND E. REID HAROLD SHAPIRO HYMAN J. EPSTEIN DOROTHEA E. DOUCETTE ALICE E. WARING J ubscrtpttmt (JHattagers ELEANOR ROGERS GEORGE GREENBERG Biographers MARY BERMAN S. LOUISE ESTEY HAZEL V. PETERSON MEYER SCHLAGER (Elaaa ( ifora Alice Evelyn Waring Secretary Harry Hyman Cutter Treasurer Page Eight 182874 Arvilla Esther Allen “Vil” 46 Circle Road Sept. 29, 1906 College West School Boston University “Deeds are better things than words are.” Dorothy Reid Bailey “Dot” 19 Greenleaf Street Feb. 20, 1906 General Glenwood School Nurse “Her smile ivas like a rainbow flashing from a misty sky” George Paul Belliveau “Bell” 18 Hubbard Street Feb. 19, 1907 Commercial Immaculate Conception School Business School Alpha Kappa Pi; Football ’23, ’24; Hockey ’23. “When the Great Scorer comes to put His mark against your name, He’ll mark not how you won or lost! But how you jolayed the game.” Page 9 THE ARCHIVES Mary Berman 31 Mt. Vernon Park Commercial “Mary” Feb. 18, 1907 Centre School Boston University Sigma Phi; Senior Executive Board; Year Book Staff; Class Historian; Royal Certificate; Underwood Meclal. “She was brilliant and lively in talk.” Katherine Veronica Boyle 347 Salem Street Commercial Faulkner School Underwood Certificate. “Kitty” Dec. 9, 1906 Stenographer “To know her is to love her” Rose Carp 84 Fairmont Street Belmont School General “Rosy” March 10, 1907 Salem Normal Sigma Omega Zeta; Orchestra; Swimming; Basket¬ ball; three class plays; graduated in three and one- half years. “O this learning! what a thing it is” Page 10 THE ARCHIVES Tillie Cherkofsky 11 Stearns Street Commercial “Billy” Oct. 8, 1905 Centre School Bookkeeper Sigma Phi; Basketball; Underwood Certificate. “Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable” Johanna Faith Coffin “Faithie” 14 Leland Street March 12, 1904 General Belmont School School of Museum of Fine Arts Winner of five prizes and two honorable mentions in poster contests; Year Book Staff. “Art is power” Samuel Cole 20 Harrison Street Scientific “Sam” Oct. 5, 1907 C. A. Daniels School Mass. Pharmacy School Panadorian Club. “He never is alone that is accompanied with noble thoughts” Page 11 THE ARCHIVES Harry Hyman Cutter “Harry” 417 Cross Street March 28, 1907 College C. A. Daniels School Harvard Senior Treasurer; “Merry Wives of Windsor”; Senior Reception Play. “Act that each tomorrow, Find us better than to-day.” Jane Dearie Dixon “Jane” 38 Whitfield Road, W. Somerville August 21, 1907 College Maplewood School Boston Universit y Kappa Phi; Treasurer of Usona ’24. “Not grave through pride , Nor gay through folly.” Lyman Riford Dodge “Lemon” 8 Rockland Avenue Oct. 7, 1900 Scientific K. S. T. C., Kirksville, Mo. Harvard Medical School “Lit”; Band; Orchestra; Senior Reception Play. “The most patient man in loss, the most coldest that ever turned up ace.” Page 12 THE ARCHIVES Dorothea Elizabeth Doucette “Dot” 18 Lelancl Street Sept. 28, 1905 General Belmont School Wheelock Kindergarten School Usona; “Dulcy”; “Merry Wives of Windsor”; Sen¬ ior Executive Board; Graduation Soloist. “O, she will sing the savageness out of a bear.” Helen Katherine Downer “Helen” 58 Mountain Avenue Jan. 30, 1906 General Glenwood School Business or B. U. Ecce Signum; Usona. “Give me some music; music, moody food of us that trade in love.” Edward Curnick Drake “Eddie” 10 Ivneeland Street Sept. 9, 1905 General Centre School New Hampshire University Omicron Delta; “M” Club; Track ’22, ’23; Base¬ ball ’24; Football ’24. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” THE ARCHIVES Hyman Jacob Epstein “Eppie” 19 Sammet Street August 6, 1906 Scientific C. A. Daniels School Mass. College of Pharmacy Alpha Mu; Panadorian Club; Blue and Gold Staff ’23, ’24; Year Book Staff; Senior Reception Play. “Fame awaits thee—Glory calls.” Sara Louise Estey “Weezie” 136 Hawthorne Street Sept. 20, 1906 College Miss Madeira’s School Boston School of Physical Washington, D. C. Education Kappa Phi; Usona; Secretary of Dramatic Club ’24; Junior Prom. Committee; “Mice and Men”; “Patty Makes Things Hum”; Tennis Tournament ’22; Year Book Staff. “A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage.” Beatrice Gertrude Flashman “Bee” 20 Lisbon Street August 11, 1908 General C. A. Daniels School Simmons Kai Lun. “She is wise who can instruct us in the business of daily virtuous living.” Page 14 THE ARCHIVES Florence Josephine Flewelling “Flossie” 15 Franklin Street Jan. 2, 1905 Commercial Faulkner School Office Work “Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need” Harriett Elizabeth Gayton “Harriett” 12 Ferguson Road June 27, 1907 General Maplewood School Chandler Secretarial School “There is unspeakable pleasure attending the life of a voluntary student” Pauline Glass “Polly” 31 Newton Street May 6, 1906 Commercial C. A. Daniels School Salem Normal School Underwood Certificate; Remington Certificate. “A winning way, a pleasant smile, a kind¬ ly word for all” Page 15 THE ARCHIVES Frieda Goldberg “Fred” 26A Stearns Street March 31, 1906 Normal Centre School Bridgewater Normal School Kai Lun. “I never dare to be as funny as I can” Anna Goldstein 17 Willow Street Commercial “Dutchy” August 5, 1906 C. A. Daniels School Stenographer “Quiet and demure was she The little girl named Anna G” Isadore Sidney Gorfine “Izzy” 437 Eastern Avenue August 11, 1907 Scientific C. A. Daniels School Tufts Panadorian Club; Cog. “He ivecirs the rose of youth upon him,.” THE ARCHIVES George Greenberg 40 Judson Street Scientific C. A. Daniels School “O-G-J” Sept. 30, 1907 Harvard Alpha Mu; Panadorian Club; Blue and Gold Staff ’23, ’24; Year Book Staff; Senior Executive Board; Senior Reception Play; Class Treasurer ’22; Saluta- torian. “I am Sir Oracle, and when I ope my lips, let no dog bark!” Charles George Hall “Charlie” 17 Dale Street Dec. 8, 1904 Scientific Faulkner School School of Ontario “Cel. Not a word? Ros. Not one to throw at a dog.” Elizabeth Lee Harlow “Bunny” 49 Fairview Terrace June 13, 1905 General Maplewood School Wheelock Kindergarten School Ecce Signum. “So womanly, so benigne, and so meke!” Page 17 THE ARCHIVES Sara Dorothea Kaufman “Koffee” 34 Newton Street March 30, 1906 Commercial C. A. Daniels School Salem Normal School Typewriting Certificate. “Always ready for a bit of fun, But never shirking when work’s to be done.” Ezra Joseph Kennison “Ken” 598 Highland Avenue July 1, 1906 Scientific Emerson School M. I. T. “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” Dora Pauline Lilly “Dot” 21 Elm Park Sept. 4, 1906 Commercial Belmont School Salem Normal School Kai Lun; Basketball ’23; Royal Certificate; Under¬ wood Certificate. “She seeketh diligently after knowledge” Page 18 THE ARCHIVES Catherine MacDonald “Catherine” 590 Main Street Centre School Usona. College June 26, 1906 Mount Holyoke “It seems to me That you are in some brown study ” Frances Julia Macintosh 7 Park Avenue Commercial “Mac” June 28, 1906 Belmont School Vocal Training “Merry Wives of Windsor” ’23; Graduation soloist. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful coun¬ tenance.” Esther Linvilla Maxfield “Buddy” 40 Tufts Street Dec. 20, 1905 College Belmont School Boston Normal Art School Pi Phi; Usona—Secretary ’23; Publicity Manager ’24; Class Editor of Blue and Gold; Senior Recep¬ tion Committee; Class 1 Play; Girls’ Athletic Association; Manager Girls’ Tennis Tournament ’24; Year Book Staff. “On her cheek an autumn flush” Page 19 THE ARCHIVES Ida Meltzer 252 Main Street Genera! “Speed” May 13, 1907 Centre School Basketball; Glee Club. “And good luck go with thee .” Stenographer Frances Rose Miller “Fran” 23 Almont Street June 15, 1906 Commercial Centre School Boston University Remington Certificate; Royal Certificate. “A good conscience is the best looking- glass of heaven.” Evelyn Jane Nissenbaum 389 Cross Street General “Evvie” Nov. 25, 1905 C. A. Daniels School Boston University “Farewell and stand fast.” Page 20 THE ARCHIVES William Hubert Norris 85 Linden Avenue General West School Lit; Senior Reception Play. “Bumps” Sept. 5, 1905 Business “I am the very pink of courtesy.” Jeremiah Joseph O’Brien 793 Main Street General “Jerry” Nov. 21, 1906 Centre School Practical Arts School Class Treasurer ’21; Blue and Gold Staff ’21-24; Class Ring Committee; Art Editor Year Book; Cheer leader 1924; Class Day Orator. “Art is nature made by Man To Man, the interpreter of God.” May Florence Olsen 47 Mt. Washington Street Commercial “Ollie” TVlay 2, 1905 Maplewood School Stenographer Bowling Team ’24; Remington Certificate; Rem¬ ington Medal. “A maid with quaint and quiet ways, Whose charm with her forever stays. Page 21 THE ARCHIVES Janet Parsons “Jan” 13 Marshall Street May 22, 1907 General Revere High School Wheelock Kindergarten School “On with the dance! let joy be unconfined; No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet.” Donald Niles Peabody “Chick” 109 High Street Oct. 4, 1905 General Centre School Connecticut State Gamma Sigma; Hockey ’23, ’24. • “A man that blushes is not quite a brute.” Franklin Earl Pearce “Peaser” 101 Ashland Street May 6, 1905 General Centre School Northeastern University “Lit”; Junior Prom, and Senior Reception Com¬ mittees; Swimming ’21, ’22; Track ’23, ,24; C. M. T. C. “There’s mischief in this man!” Page 22 THE ARCHIVES Hazel Victoria Peterson “Pete” 300 Broadway Sept. 27, 1907 Commercial Maplewood School Chandler Secretarial School Ecce Signum; Usona; “The Guv’nor” ;“Cozy Cor¬ ners”; “Wedding Bells”; “The Cassilis Engage¬ ment”; Year Book Staff. “A light heart lives long.” John Allen Plummer “J. A. P.” 16 Walnut Terrace March 20, 1907 College Belmont School Harvard “Lit”—President, Secretary, Publicity Manager, and Executive Council;Lit Debating Team;“Mice and Men”; “Dulcy”; Senior Reception Play; President of Class ’21, ’23, ’24; Football ’24; Year Book Staff. “He is most wise, patient, and kind.” Joseph Regan 25 Presley Street Commercial “Swede” August 14, 1906 Immaculate Conception School Business School Football ’24. “Sports are a most excellent device with which to test a yuan’s character.” Page 23 THE ARCHIVES Berthe Mae Robbins “Bee” 7 Almont Street Dec. 6, 1905 Commercial C. A. Daniels School Mass. Normal Art School Kai Lun; Swimming Team ’23, ’24; Dramatics; Underwood Certificate; Royal Certificate. “Friendly toward all with manner sweet, The kind of maid you like to meet.” Eleanor Rogers “Eleanor” 23 Newbury Street Sept. 26, 1907 College Belmont School Mt. Holyoke En Ka; Usona—President ’23, ’24, Board of Di¬ rectors ’21, ’22; Vice President of Class ’23, ’24; Junior Prom. Committee; Senior Reception Com¬ mittee; Year Book Staff; Valedictorian. “And hateth idleness.” Charles Wadsworth Rounds “Charlie” 110 Summer Street July 10, 1905 General West School Business Alpha Delta Sigma; “Tom Cobb”. “Strange to the world, he wore a bashful look, The fields his study, nature was his book.” Page 24 THE ARCHIVES Eva Rudman “Ginger” 179 Ferry Street March 20, 1906 Commercial Centre School Secretary Sigma Phi; Swimming; Basketball. “A gentle maiden so tall and fair, Whose glory shines out in her lustrous hair” Eugene Elbridge Russell “Gene” 3 Hudson Street Dec. 8, 1905 College Centre School Harvard “Lit”-President’24, Secretary, Publicity Manager; Captain Lit Debating Team ’24, ’25; Blue and Gold Stair ’21-’24; Editor-in-Chief of Blue and Gold ’23; Editor-in-Chief of Year Book; Author of Senior Reception Play; Senior Executive Board; Class Orator. “He came from the north And his words were few, But his voice ivas kind And his heart ivas true.” Hazel May Ryder 16 Clark Street General “Hazzie” Oct. 15, 1905 Faulkner School Chandler Secretarial School “Studious to please, yet not ashamed to fail.” Page 25 THE ARCHIVES Hyman Saperstein “Dick” 152 Bryant Street August 16, 1908 Scientific C. A. Daniels School Tufts Panadorian Club; Senior Reception Play. “As merry as the day is long.” Meyer Schlager “Red” 5 Henry Street Jan. 10, 1907 General C. A. Daniels School Boston University Alpha Mu; Band; Glee Club; Blue and Gold Staff ’22, ’23, ’24; Year Book Staff; Senior Reception Play; “Merry Wives of Windsor”; Prophet. “Night after night, he sat and bleared his eyes with books.” Irving Selsky 26 Grape Street Scientific “Sel” Sept. 23, 1906 C. A. Daniels School Business Alpha Zeta Pi; Panadorian Club. “Every man has business and desire , such as it is.” Page 2 6 THE ARCHIVES Theodore Tyler Shackford “Ted” 99 Hancock Street Dec. 28, 1905 College Belmont School Dartmouth Alpha Delta Sigma; Treasurer of “Lit” ’24; “Peg o’ My Heart”; “Dulcy”; “Twelfth Night”; “Merry Wives of Windsor”; “Mice and Men”; “Cozy Cor¬ ners”; “Only Thirty-Eight”; Dramatic Club-—- Treasurer ’23, President ’24; Class President ’22; Manager of Hockey Team ’22; Senior Reception Committee ’23; Year Book Staff; Blue and Gold. “All the world’s a stage, And one man in his time plays many parts.” Harold S hapiro “Hal” 543 Main Street April 2, 1906 College Faulkner School Yale Alpha Mu; Blue and Gold; Year Book Staff; Sen¬ ior Reception Play. “A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy.” Katherine Louise Sherburne “Kay” 72 Bartlett Street Nov. 2, 1905 General Glenwood School Normal Art School En Ka; Usona. “Style is the dress of thoughts.” Page 27 THE ARCHIVES Hyman Silverman 100 Belmont Street Scientific “Sukie” Oct. 27, 1907 C. A. Daniels School M. I. T. Alpha Mu; Cog; Panadorian Club; Senior Recep¬ tion Play. “No legacy is so rich as honesty Mark Silverstein 328 Cross Street College “Micky” August 14, 1906 C. A. Daniels School Harvard Panadorian Club; Skull and Bones; Senior Recep¬ tion Play. “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Aaron Murray Soloman “Speed” 75 Warren Avenue March 3, 1906 General C. A. Daniels School New Hampshire State Alpha Mu; Glee Club; Football ’23, ’24. “The ladies call him sweet.” Page 28 THE ARCHIVES John Clarence Steele “Johnnie” 54 Garden Street August 28, 1906 Commercial Dearborn School, Boston Stanford University “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” Grace E. Stewart 22 Kenilworth Street General “Stewie” Dec. 16, 1905 Faulkner School Business Ecce Signum; Usona; “Cozy Corners”; “Cassilis Engagement”; Tennis ’23, ’24. “She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant too, to think on” John Francis Sullivan 191 Charles Street Commercial “Sully” March 28, 1907 Cheverus School “Good-humor is goodness combined Secretary and wisdom Page 29 THE ARCHIVES William Joseph Sullivan “Red” 14 Gale Street Feb. 26, 1907 Commercial Immaculate Conception School Boston University “Bashfulness is usually connected with good sense.” Henry Brookshaw Taylor “Becky” 45 Meridian Street Feb. 22, 1906 Scientific Centre School Lowell Institute Omicron Delta; Senior Reception Play; Never absent, tardy, or dismissed in four years. “Men of few words are the best men.” Ruth Frances Walker 115 Cedar Street Glenwood School College “Ruthie” Feb. 6, 1906 Simmons Kappa Phi; Usona—Secretary ’22; Secretary of Class ’22; Dramatic Club; Glee Club ’21; “Mice and Men”; “Patty Makes Things Humi”; “New Lady Bantock”; “Little Women”. “Who ever with a ready grace would strive to do her part.” Page 30 THE ARCHIVES Frederick John Walsh “Freddie” 20 Lambert Street, Medford August 16, 1905 General Emerson School Business Gamma Sigma. “An affable and courteous gentleman.” Alice Evelyn Waring “Allie” 12 Parker Street Feb. 17, 1907 College Belmont School Wheaton En Ka; Usona—Board of Directors ’22, ’23, ’24; Vice President of Class ’22; Junior Prom. Com¬ mittee; Senior Reception Committee; Captain Bowl¬ ing Team ’24; Dramatic Club; “Only Thirty-Eight”; Year Book Staff. “Quips and cranks and wanton wiles, Nods and becks and wreathed smiles” Georgia Crosby White 253 Clifton Street College Glenwood School “Yaw-Yaw” Nov. 29, 1906 Mount Holyoke En Ka; Usona—Treasurer ’22, Publicity Mana¬ ger ’23, Vice President ’24; Lit-Usona Debate ’23, ’24; “Mice and Men”; “Patty Makes Things Hum”; Senior Reception Play; Junior Prom. Committee; Year Book Staff. “Steadfast of thought, well made, ivell wrought.” Page 31 THE ARCHIVES Priscilla Wildes “Pussy” 83 Beltran Street August 9, 1905 College Glenwood School Kendall Hall En Ka; Usona; Class I Play; Senior Reception Play. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, An excellent thing in woman” Marion Claire Wilson “Marion” 49 Holyoke Street June 22, 1899 College Girls’ High School, Boston Tufts Girls’ Glee Club. “We respect those who stand by their convictions ” Martha Wolk “Martha” 110 Salem Street Jan. 31, 1907 College Centre School Simmons Phi Delta Phi; Tennis Tournament ’23. “Who doth ambition shun, And loves to live i’ the sun.” Page 32 THE ARCHIVES Virginia Mary Yaghjian “Ginger” 22 Templeton Parkway, Watertown Feb. 19, 1906 College Faulkner School Radcliffe Usona; Senior Reception Play. “Endow’d, with sanctity of reason.” Mary Zack 21 Almont Street Commercial “Mary” June 28, 1906 C. A. Daniels School Stenographer Underwood Certificate. “A simple maid and friendly, too; Her smile is big enough for two.” David Zieff 33 Baker Street College Faulkner School “Dave” Dec. 23, 1905 Tufts Class I Play; Senior Reception Play. “Then he would talk, Great Gods, how he would talk!” Page 33 THE ARCHIVES Annie Selma Zillman “Bob” 631 Eastern Avenue Dec. 1, 1906 Commercial C. A. Daniels School Bookkeeper Underwood Certificate. “That man is great who can use the brains of others to carry on his work” Page 34 THE ARCHIVES HuTgraplrU ' fi “Roly” April 21, 1906 M. I. T. “Lit”; Year Book Staff; Class Photographs; Blue and Gold Staff; Debate Committee; Chairman of “Lit”; First Scholarship Commissioner for “Lit” and Usona; Dramatic Club; Senior Reception Play; “She Stoops to Conquer”; “The Guv’nor”; “Twelfth Night”; “Dulcy”. A year ago last spring, “Roly” left school and went on a sea trip to South America. When he returned in the fall he managed, by taking extra subjects to stay in with our class. However, be¬ cause of the fact that he has had only one and a half year’s of German he must now wait until June before he can graduate. “Roly” has had charge of all the graduation pictures in “The Archives”. “Some love to roam o’er the dark sea’s foam Where the shrill winds whistle free.” Roland Elden Reid 90 High Street Scientific Belmont School Charles Elliott Rounds “Chuck” 105 Tremont Street April 21, 1906 Scientific Centre School Tufts “Lit”; Orchestra—President ’23, ’24; Glee Club- Librarian ’24. “Charlie”, as you know is quite at home with a violin. It was because of his desire to spend a good deal of his time in the company of this instru¬ ment that he decided last semester to split up his subjects and wait until June before he graduated. As he has always been with our class, however, we thought he too ought to be included in “The Archives”, at least under the special biographies. Clarke Staples “Clarke” 339 Pleasant Street July 4, 1907 College West School Weslyan University “Lit”—Deputy, Treasurer; Class 1 Entertainment; “Dulcy”; Junior Prom. Committee; Class Treasurer ’23, ’24; President of Glee Club ’24. For three and a half years Clarke was an active member of our class. Last summer he came to the conclusion that a year spent at some preparatory school would be more beneficial to him than the completion of the remaining half-year course at Malden High. As a result he went to St. John’s, New York this fall where he has made some fine records. We include him in our special biographies as an old friend of all of us. “I’ll be merry, I’ll be free, I’ll be sad for nobody.” Page 35 iFarultg Ahmaers Miss Helen Cooper Miss Lillian J. Fogg Page 36 Page 37 Head Master, Thornton Jenkins Harvard Mr. Hutchins Mr. Rich Mr. Goodreau Miss Chapin Miss Miller Mr. Wilson Miss Moore Miss Dyer Miss Darling Miss Lane Miss Ackroyd Mrs. Wright Miss Dearborn Miss Tucker Miss Lawless Miss Mooney Miss Cooney SCIENCE Bates Harvard St. Anslem’s Tufts Cornell COMMERCIAL Gem City Chandler Shorthand Normal Chandler Shorthand Normal Chandler Shorthand Normal Chandler Normal Boston University Michigan State Normal and Cleary Business College Wellesley and Columbia Salem Normal Framingham Normal Simmons Salem Normal ENGLISH Miss Chil d Mr. Bartlett Miss Abbott Miss Forristall Miss Gilman Miss Greenwood Miss MacGregor Miss Norcross Miss Norris Miss L. Rand Miss Wetmore Boston University Bowdoin Smith Wellesley Colby Vassar Boston University Mt. Holyoke Smith Carthage Brown University Page 38 THE ARCHIVES FRENCH Miss Cooper Miss Bretschneider Miss Lyman Miss Norcross Miss Ryan Miss Varnum Miss Berton LATIN Carleton Boston University Smith Mt . Holyoke Radcliffe Smith Boston University Mr. Nash Miss Herrick Miss Whittum Miss Ireland Miss Ethel Rand MATHEMATICS Yale Wellesley Bates Wellesley Wellesley Mr. Batchelder Miss Ailing Miss Fessenden Miss Findlen Mr. Marsh Miss Watkins ECONOMICS N. H. State Wellesley Smith Bates Brown Radcliffe Miss Ruston Miss Smythe Boston University Northwestern University Mrs. Dawes Miss Truland Miss Woodruff Mr. Matthews Miss Slattery Miss Hirst Mr. Westcott Mr. Taylor Mr. Colbert DOMESTIC ARTS HISTORY MANUAL TRAINING Wittenberg Columbia Pratt Institute Bowdoin Fitchburg Normal Boston University M. I. T. M. I. T. Sloid Training School DRAWING Miss Lyon Mass. Normal Art Secretary to Head Master, Ruth G. Day Chandler Secretarial School Office Assistant Emma H. Lovell Malden High THE ARCHIVES (graduation Program OVERTURE —“Mirella” Gounod High School Orchestra CHORUS —“Freedom Our Queen” Parker SALUTATORY—“President Coolidge’s Message of Thrift” George Greenberg CORNET SOLO—“Inflammatus from Stabat Mater Lyman Riford Dodge ORATION—“Business Experts in City Government” Eugene Elbridge Russell SOLO—“The Answer” Dorothea Elizabeth Doucette MIXED SEMI CHORUS—“I Waited for the Lord” Solos by Eva Washington and Frances Julia Macintosh VALEDICTORY—“True Citizenship” Eleanor Rogers PRESENTATION of Usona and Literary Society Prizes PRESENTATION of Washington and Franklin Medal AWARD of Scholarship PRESENTATION of Diplomas CHORUS—“Music of Spring” Rossini Samuels Mendelssohn Ivanovici Page 41 THE ARCHIVES Salutatory President Coolidge’s Message of Thrift and Its Appeal to the American People George Greenberg At no other time in the history of our country has the President’s message to Congress aroused more interest among the people than President Coolidge’s recent message. One word stands out most vivid¬ ly and that word is “economy.” Coolidge, however, did not stop at mere words. He acted. The day after the deliv¬ ery of his message he was on his way to Chicago, traveling as an ordinary passenger, to save the expense of a private car. Not long after, his decision to cut out the expense of an inaugural ball showed how much in earnest he really was. Coolidge’s past administration has also shown a policy of rigid economy that will, without doubt strongly predominate throughout his next administration. What does this mean to the average individual? The striking ex¬ ample of the Chief Executive of our land is a direct challenge to every citizen in every community to aid in the national programme of thrift. Today, we Americans, individually and as a people, are guilty of waste. During the World War the, attitude was changed in regard to thrift. Nothing was wasted. Not only was it considered patriotic to save, but indeed the person who didn’t save or talk of saving was looked upon as un-American and a slacker. But the lesson the war taught has been forgotten, for today we see and hear of thriftlessness and waste everywhere. The lesson should not have been forgotten, for habits of thrift are conducive to practically all other good habits. We are the most extravagant people in the world, yet we complain of the growing burden of taxation. Look at the national government. The situation there is at such a stage of corruption and inefficiency, that it will be a veritable labor of Hercules to cleanse it. Where is there such a story of waste and extrava- Page 43 THE ARCHIVES gance, and of utter disregard for the, tax-payer’s interest as that shown during the past decade? Statistics show that such disgraceful affairs as the Oil Deal and the action of the Shipping Board, besides many others equal in magnitude, have added more than five billions to the national debt. All represent sheer waste. The conditions in the state and municipal governments are still more alarming, and corruption has become a national disease, almost too pow¬ erful to cope with. Because of our immense natural wealth in forest, sea, and soil, we have become wasteful of our resources, blind to the probable demands of the future. The waste in our cities is tremendous. Take for example, water. It has been estimated that approximately one-half of the water supply of a city is waste. Water dripping from a faucet, a tap opened and forgotten, a defective pipe, any number of these causes contribute to needless waste of our important supply. Recent shortages in many localities emphasize all the more the vital matter we are concerned with. Great as is our forest wealth, there can be but one result unless we practice conservation, for we are using our forests about three times as fast as nature is creating them. Forest fires are destroying millions of acres of timber-land, and the cause can often be traced to a carelessly thrown match, or the neglect to extinguish properly a camp-fire. One of the most glaring forms of waste lies in the building of our roads. The ancient Romans built roads that lasted through centuries, while our American engineers, because of their failure to study the prob¬ lems carefully, give us roads that last but a year or two. There is an old economic doctrine that the growth of a country in wealth depends upon the ability and disposition of a people to save, and it is the foundation upon which every successful business rests. There is also a clear distinction between the one who economizes wisely and the one who is miserly in his traits, for thrift means much more, than saving—it is personal efficiency. Here in New England, conditions are such that we have been forced to be, more thrifty than otherwise, and it is for this reason that our section leads the rest of the country in savings per capita. This is the kind of economy that President Coolidge, hopes will prevail all over the land. History reveals the names of immortals, such as Washington, Frank¬ lin, and Lincoln, who were strong adherents of this faith. Washington said, “Economy means happy homes and sound nations. Instil it deep.” Thrift is a character tonic. It upbuilds and is constructive, while thrift¬ lessness not only causes extravagance and idleness, but it leads often to lawlessness and vice. President Coolidge has already made his stand on economy; in his coming administration he will have ample time and opportunity to do his personal share. Yet he is doomed to failure, unless he receives the hearty co-operation of the entire country. His ' message carries an earnest appeal, to old and young, to rich and poor alike. What is your answer to this appeal? The future alone will show, and may the re¬ sponse be strong and noble. Page 44 Page 45 THE ARCHIVES (Oration Business Experts in City Government Eugene Elbridge Russell All experience proves that the manage¬ ment of municipal affairs in our country has been defective. Indeed, it was with entire justification that Lord Bryce wrote, “There is no denying that the government of cities is the one, conspicuous failure of the United States.” Throughout our country there has been growing up a more or less general realization of this failure and a re¬ sulting desire to remedy it. This awakened interest in municipal affairs has manifested itself in the proposal of various projects for the betterment of city government. The most notable of these is the city manager plan. Before discussing the advantages of this project, however, it would be advisable to outline the, considerations of the city manager plan as defined by the state of Massachusetts, and commonly referred to as “Plan D.” Under this project there is a council, a manager, and a mayor. The council is composed of five members, one of whom is the mayor; and this body has charge of the general management and control of all muni¬ cipal affairs. The term of office of the council members is two years. It is the duty of this council to appoint a city manager for merit only, at a salary determined by the council, and for a term of office directly de¬ pendent upon the manager’s ability. “The city manager is the adminis¬ trative head of the city government; he attends all meetings of the council and recommends for adoption such measures as he deems expedient; he appoints and removes all employees of the city.” While the city manager is the administrative head of the city, the mayor is the official head. As mayor he is the presiding officer of the council, as member of the council he has the right to vote on all measures coming before it, but he is de¬ prived of the veto power. Such is the organization of the government under the city manager plan. What, then, are the advantages of such a government? In the first place, the city manager plan affords a desirable concen¬ tration of responsibility. Experience has shown that a people can better hold responsible one ruling authority than several. Under this plan all Page 47 THE ARCHIVES responsibility is embodied in the council of live, members. The manager is dependent upon this council, and the mayor is merely one of its mem¬ bers without special power. But it must be remembered that, although the council is vested with entire responsibility, it cannot become auto¬ cratic, for this very concentration of responsibility makes it easier for the people to detect any attempt at the usurpation of autocratic powers. The fact that responsibility is concentrated means a reduction of administrative friction and delay. Harmonious co-operation exists be¬ tween the legislative and executive, branches of the city government. The mayor has no veto power; the manager gains nothing and loses much by unwisely opposing the council; and the council is directly responsible to the people if it disregards the expert advice of the manager. Then too, the ward system is abolished, and with this ancient relic goes the alder- manic pastime of “log-rolling.” At the same time partisan politics and patronage are consigned to the dump heap. Business in government, our national slogan, becomes an actual certainty. And this, friends, is the great underlying principle of the city mana¬ ger plan—the substitution of business methods for the amateurish, in¬ efficient, and thoroughly antiquated methods of municipal government under the old mayor and council system. Do we select our plumbers, our electricians, or our doctors without first being satisfied with their expertness in their particular line of business? In all walks of life, all occupations, all undertakings,—except government—we demand the ex¬ pert. In government we are content to select our administrative heads by the fortuitous process of election. We are beguiled into thinking that any person who receives the most votes can effectively handle an ad¬ ministrative body or transact the business of a city. The best administrator, the expert, however, cannot be chosen by election. “Democracies may be honest, they may be noble, but they cannot be efficient without experts.” Is it not good business to have as the ad¬ ministrative head of a city a man who has made municipal management his life study? Under the city manager plan such is the case. But this expert at the head of administrative affairs has no actual independence. He can only suggest and advise. It is for the council to act, and for the manager to execute. Under the city manager plan the cheif executive, the manager, has a longer tenure of office than most mayors now enjoy. As a result of this permanence of office the consideration and carrying out of far-sighted projects over a period of years is rendered more feasible. Then, too, as a manager shows marked ability he can be summoned to another city at an advanced salary. Such interchange is extremely beneficial, for it provides an ideal vehicle for the exchange of experience among cities, resulting in the promotion of a closer bond of union and the fostering of a spirit of fellowship among the citizens of the individual municipalities. But you may say these benefits are merely theoretical. Formerly they were; now they are actual. We have only to examine the records of those cities that have been operating under the city manager plan to Fage 48 THE ARCHIVES see the results. It is impossible to enumerate all the three hundred and thirty-five cities that up to last year had adopted the city manager plan. It is an equal impossibility to attempt to detail the specific advantages that have accrued therefrom to each of these cities. It is sufficient to name some of the largest cities operating sucessfully under this plan, such as Berkeley, Sacremento, Portland, Me., Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Dayton, and Norfolk, all of a population exceeding forty-five, thousand. In these cities as well as in the scores of smaller ones, there have appeared many benefits in addition to those already discussed; in many there has been a decrease in crime and lawlessness, long-standing debts have been paid, lower tax rates have resulted, money has been set aside for future im¬ provements, everywhere are seen the results that are bound to develop when an undertaking is managed by efficient, business-like methods. Thus we see that the city manager plan is not fanciful; it is an extremely practical form of government. Citizens of Malden, and you who will so soon take up the duties of citizenship, any kind of government, no matter how perfect in form, depends for its success upon the public spirit, the intelligence, and the independence of the voters. The city manager plan is not a super¬ government that can be wound up and let run with nothing but supreme confidence on the part of the people. It is merely the most nearly perfect form of government that has yet been devised, and in theory and in practice has proven that it facilitates the performance of the functions of a municipality more effectively than any other plan of city government. piie on lofio once most VK tjy 6oiJ a ' Be sure you’re right , then go cheadf Might Well Rave added this to Wit, j Be sure you’re Uror.tj before qou juiu Page 49 THE ARCHIVES draitaafra Avilla Esther Allen Harry Hyman Cutter Jane Dearie Dixon Sara Louise Estey Catherine MacDonald Esther Linvilla Maxfield John Allen Plummer Eleanor Rogers Eugene Elbridge Russell Theodore Tyler Shackford COLLEGE Harold Shapiro Mark Silverstein Ruth Frances Walker Alice Evelyn Waring Georgia Crosby White Priscilla Wildes Marion Claire Wilson Martha Wolk Virginia Mary Yaghjian David Zeiff Samuel Cole Lyman Riford Dodge Hyman Jacob Epstein Isadore Gorftne George Greenberg Charles George, Hall SCIENTIFIC Ezra Joseph Kennison Hyman Saperstein Irving Selsky Hyman Silverman Henry Brookshaw Taylor COMMERCIAL George Paul Belliveau Mary Berman Catherine Veronica Boyle Tillie Cherkofsky Florence Josephine Flewelling Pauline Glass Anna Goldstein Sara Dorothea Kaufman Dora Pauline Lilly Frances Julia Macintosh Frances Rose Miller May Florence Olsen Joseph Regan Berthe May Robbins Eva Rudman John Clarence Steele John Francis Sullivan William Joseph Sullivan Mary Zack Annie Selma Zillman Dorothy Reid Bailey Rose Carp Johanna Faith Coffin Dorothea Elizabeth Doucette Helen Catherine Downer Edward Curnick Drake Beatrice Gertrude Flashman Harriett Elizabeth Gayton Elizabeth Lee Harlow Ida Meltzer Evelyn Jane Nissenbaum William Hubert Norris Jeremiah Joseph O’Brien GENERAL Janet Parsons Donald Niles Peabody Franklin Earl Pearce Hazel Victoria Peterson Charles Wadsworth Rounds Hazel May Ryder Meyer Schlager Katherine Louise Sherburne Aaron Murray Solomon Grace E. Stewart Frederick John Walsh Eva Yvonne Washington NORMAL Freida Goldberg Marion Lund Page 50 Page 51 s ' ••• THE ARCHIVES Bateidrtnnj True Citizenship Eleanor Rogers “In the days of the Caesars, T am a Roman citizen’ was a proud, exultant dec¬ laration. It was protection. It was more: it was honor and glory. Twenty centuries of advancing civilization have given to the declaration, ‘I am an American citizen’ a higher and nobler place. It stands today in the forefront of earthly titles. It pro¬ claims a sharing in the greatest opportuni¬ ties. It is a trumpet-call to the highest fidelity.” Such was the appeal that Judge David J. Brewer made to a gathering of Yale students to inspire them to the best citizenship. Let us consider this challenge to ourselves! Wherever men live in communities they are under political govern¬ ment; their relations with one another must be clearly regulated in order that they may live and conduct business in security. In a similar way communities are governed, and find it convenient to increase the comforts of life, such as good roads and streets; thus also they make possible education and culture through schools and libraries. Likewise national governments have been formed as a natural necessity. The recent World War has impressed upon everybody, with a new force, the contrast in ideals of government—monarchy and democracy. The spirit of the former is slavish for the individual; the spirit of the latter is exalting and ennobling for the individual. When our fore¬ fathers, breaking the tyrannical yoke of Great Britian, drafted the Declaration of Independence, they affirmed, “all men are created free and equal, and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights: as life, liberty, and the pursuit of hapiness.” Rising on this foundation, our great Republic has grown from two and one-half millions of people living- in a narrow strip along the Atlantic seaboard to a present population exceeding one hundred millions, bounded by the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and reaching out to include Alaska, the Philippines, Hawaii, and several of the West Indies. To this vast country every citizen owes his allegiance, and from it he may claim protection. But as a family is known by the character of its members, a city, a state, and a country is known by the character of its respective citizens. Page 53 THE ARCHIVES And a country such as ours that recognizes the sacred importance of each individual citizen can only be strong and stand for the highest principles just in proportion as its citizens are strong, capable, and moral. There¬ fore. since the individual is of first importance, he must be educated morally, intellectually, and practically. Morally because what is morally wrong cannot be politically right, and historically this Republic has been developed on a religious foundation. From the time when the Pilgrims and Puritans settled in New England, and the patriots at a later date formed the new government, the moral law has been a cornerstone of the building of this nation. To become educated morally, the individual must develop a good character, an obligation that is fundamental. We should all be proud of what this nation has done to protect its citizens, of the war it waged to prohibit slavery within its borders, and of the glorious assistance it recently gave, to foreign nations in trouble; but let us re¬ member that the incentive to right action sprang from the promptings of individual citizens, who respected right and hated wrong, and thereby made the nation noble. Moreover, the individual must be made intelligent and capable. The workings of this government are not mechanical, nor are they controlled by one individual or by a few individuals as in an absolute monarchy. Upon each individual rests the responsibility of maintaining the government of this Republic, and securing progress in the arts and sciences and methods of practical work; hence the effort of the schools to train for intelligent citizenship, and prepare the individual for his particular work. Although the resolute men who formed the Declaration of Indepen¬ dence considered liberty one of the rights of every person, they did not thereby mean that there should be absolute freedom of action. Obedience to the law is a duty, a sacred duty which insures peace and order. But submission alone to the law is not sufficient. A true citizen should use his influence to bring others into the same attitude. The last, but by no means the least, important obligation of a citizen is service. No more important duty rests on a citizen than his services at the polls, for the government depends upon the fidelity with which this duty is performed. Important too are the services rendered by holding office, by acting as jurors, when summoned, and by paying taxes. When Robert Morris, the financier of the American Revolution, was elected to the office of the Superintendent of Finance, which he knew would require unceasing labor—for the debts of the colonies were great, he replied to Congress, A serious conviction of that duty which every citizen owes to his country, especially in times of public calamity, will no longer permit me to hesitate about the acceptance of the office, although I must again repeat that I have the fullest sense of my own inability.” No better ex¬ ample of a citizen willingly, conscientiously, and unselfishly performing his duty is necessary. Although every citizen cannot be president, gover¬ nor. or senator; yet he who is rendering the humblest service is in co¬ operation with the one who is rendering the highest, for if he fails, the efforts of the others will lose some of their value. THE ARCHIVES Too many people today seem to feel that their duty to the nation is a limited one. It is enough for them if, when called upon, they render the services demanded, and if their characters and conduct are such as to keep them out of the police, court. Patriotism means nothing to them except in times of war. They give over to others the responsibilities of the future. They believe they are good citizens. But the true American citizen is the one who, by willingly accepting his obligations, and by doing something for his fellow-men, ever holds before himself this thought— the United States, the ideal nation. VALE Classmates: After four years of study and training at Malden High, the time has come when our ways must part. We have reached the crossroads which now lead to a maturer world. Some of us will go in one direction toward the business realm, some in another direction to college for further study, and some in still different directions with other purposes in view; but wherever our courses take us, the challenge to each of us should be the same—to be a true American citizen. Our parents, our country, this community, all have made a heavy investment in each of us to become worthy citizens. To develop our best powers, to seek a wide intelligence, to meet our duties promptly and willingly, to be ready at all times to serve—these, are the various means to the best citizenship. And as we part, let us carry this charge in our hearts and minds: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, what¬ soever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Page 55 THE ARCHIVES _ Ifntuir mb (Erriut NAME CL ASSES HONOR CLASSES CREDIT Esther A. Allen 1 Dorothy R. Bailey 3 Mary Berman 3 1-2-4-5-6-7 Katherine V. Boyle 1-3-7 Rose Carp 1-2-3-5-6 Tillie Cherkofsky 1 Samuel Cole 1 Harry H. Cutter 1-3-4 5-6-7 Jane D. Dixon 2-5 1-3-4-6-7 Helen K. Downer 3 Hyman J. Epstein 1-3-4-5 2-6-7 Freida E. Goldberg 6-7 George Greenberg 1-3-4-5-6 2-7 Sara D. Kaufman 1-2-3-4-5 Dora P. Lilly 4 1-5-6 Catherine Mac Donald 1-2-3-5 Esther L. Maxfield 1-2-3-4 Jeremiah J. O’Brien 1-2-3 Hazel V. Peterson 1 John A. Plummer 1-2-3-4 5-6-7 Berthe M. Robbins _ Eleanor Rogers 2-3-4 1-5-6-7 Eva Rudman 1 - 3 - 4-5 Eugene E. Russell 2-3-4 1 - 5 - 6-7 Hyman I. Saperstein 3-6 1 - 4-5 Meyer Schlager 1 Irving Selsky 1 Theodore Shackford 1 - 2 - 3-4 5-6 Harold Shapiro 1 - 2 - 3-4 Hyman Silverman 1-3 4 - 5-6 Mark Silverstein 1-3 Aaron Solomon 1-3 Grace E. Stewart 3 Ruth F. Walker 1 Alice E. Waring 1 2 - 3 - 4 - 5-6 Georgia C. White 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5-6 Virginia M. Yaghjian 1-2 David Zieff 1 - 2-3 Annie S. Zillman 1 Page 56 YOU WILL RECALL- h vr-rnews vvijok. tmc first TiMC YOURHAH ffPtARfO |t TmC 6LUC MO Gouo J.J. Page 57 THE ARCHIVES (Elaas lag program OVERTURE—“Mirella” High School Orchestra CHORUS —“Freedom Our Queen” HISTORY OF CLASS 1925A Mary Berman CORNET SOLO—“Inflammatus” from Stabat Mater Lyman Riford Dodge CLASS PROPHECY Meyer Schlager SOLO—“The Answer” Gounod Parker Rossini Samuels Dorothea Elizabeth Doucette MIXED SEMI CHORUS—“I Waited for the Lord” Mendelssohn Solos by Eva Washington and Frances Julia Macintosh CLASS DAY ORATION Jeremiah J. O’Brien PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT John Allen Plummer PRESENTATION OF ALPHA MU KEY TO SALUTATORIAN CHORUS—“Music of Spring” Ivanovici Page 58 HISTORY 1U5 Tijy light shall ever Ve. f bcecoi - ) bright ar d clear } Th Son© arxi daughters true vij ' i11 1 m thee, -j ' ar and neat ' . w Ijwfp lk !tr ( h ' !P ss i «— .,av,uv-—— Ik Page 59 . THE ARCHIVES OIlaHH i|t0tnrg Mary Berman Listen, my classmates, and you shall hear Of the wonderful deeds in this high school, dear Of the class of 1925A. So now just hear what we have, to say. One cold day in January, 1921, the sun, peeping out from its hiding place in the east, shone with greater brilliance when it sighted a solemn group of young people gathered in front of a well-known edifice of learn¬ ing, the Malden High School. These most intelligent-looking young ladies and gentlemen were soon to be known as the class of 1925A. Every member had arrived as early as possible to make sure of gaining admittance into the dignified institution that would be graced by his presence for four years, more or less. After receiving various instructions from Mr. Jenkins in the as¬ sembly hall, we were assigned to our home rooms, into which we stumbled after much confusion. These rooms were situated in that haven familiar to Freshman classes, the third floor. The reason for this, to my mind, is that Freshmen, some, of whom arrive at school before the janitor, have more time to climb those tiresome stairs than the tardy upper-class stu¬ dents who have lost their first flush of youths It is needless to say that the first few weeks were very exciting ones, because of the extremely short lessons our kind teachers showered upon us, and of the welcome we received from the school at large. In fact, one member of our class was so excited over his short home-lessons that he asked one of his fellow-sufferers, “Do we have to recitate the second day?” Nor were we the only ones excited by our arrival at high school. It is rumored that about that time the head of the English department per¬ mitted the removal of one of her wisdom teeth. She evidently realized that she could afford to lose some of her wisdom since our class possessed such a great supply of it. Page 61 THE ARCHIVES During the first year we were not inactive members of the school. Our honor on the athletic field was upheld by “Sheep” Jackson, on the Blue and Gold staff by “Jerry” O’Brien and Eugene Russell, and in dra¬ matics by Roland Reid. Apart from these various activities we found time to delve into books of knowledge, which resulted in a long list of honor students. In Class 2 we were made the objects of special attention by an invitation to visit the Telephone Exchange. Evidently the Exchange knew that it was being honored by the visit of people of future renown. Then February came, and with it the title “Sophomore.” Now it was our turn to make the little freshmen’s lives miserable, and we did so, first making sure that no Seniors were about. Three members of our class, Jerry O’Brien, Gertrude Hadler, and Eugene Russell now formed part of the Blue and Gold staff, and “Shy” Donahue represented us on the baseball field and on the ice. Theodore Shackford and Roland Reid took part in the school play that year. We realized, also, that we had our own social duties to perform. As a result, a committee of our members arranged one of the finest class parties ever attended by us. Our studies, in the meantime, did not suffer from lack of attention, and we had the longest honor roll in the school. Imagine it! twenty-five and five thousand eight hundred and thirteen ten-thousandths per cent, of all the “E” pupils were in our illustrious class. We entered our Junior year with depleted numbers. Someone has said that a person’s affection for anything is measured by the length of time he stands by it. Some of our classmates, evidently, had a great affection for certain subjects, and decided to stand by them until actually forced by the teachers to advance. Others left school with confidence in a supply of knowledge to which no teacher could add. Then came a happy event. The high school gym was the scene of one of the most successful Junior Proms in the history of our school. Not even the pouring rain outside could dampen the spirits of the jolly juniors. The success of the party was largely due to the untiring efforts of Miss Fogg, our class adviser, who left us a short time afterward. She was ably replaced by Miss Cooper who has since been our class adviser. We did not forget our other activities, however. In baseball we boasted of “Shy” Donahue and “Sheep” Jackson, in football, of John Plummer and Jackson, and in art, of Jerry O’Brien and Faith Coffin, who won prizes galore. It was at this time that the Tuesday chorus was dispensed with, and replaced by Tuesday “S” period assemblies for the various classes. We acquitted ourselves creditably, as usual, in these assemblies, and we en¬ joyed them. We are uncertain whether those who heard our sweet voices enjoyed them as well as we did. Time flew, February arrived, and we secured our right to the envied title of “Senior.” Many of our poor friends in the lower classes wondered why we hardly deigned to notice them. Page 62 THE ARCHIVES The first event to mar our joy as Seniors was the, departure of Coach MacDonald. We were consoled, however, when we learned that Coach Batchelder was to take his place. The football season this year consisted of one victory after the other. It was the first time in five years that any team had defeated Haverhill on her own grounds. Even Everett suffered a blue day! Blue with gold stripes! We are proud to say that three of our members, John Plummer, George Belliveau, and Aaron Solomon, helped to make this such a successful season. The reception we gave to the graduating Seniors was one of the most brilliant of Senior Receptions. This splendid entertainment made the graduating class realize that we were worthy to step into their hon¬ ored places. Our class had decided to get their graduation rings earlier than is usual, and these rings were much in evidence, while we were still in Class 7. Those little bands of gold, of which we are so proud, made us feel and others think that we had already graduated. The last half of our Senior year was filled with preparation for graduation. The announcement that it was time for us to have our pictures taken was received with great joy(?) by all. A number of photographers did their utmost to induce our class to patronize their studios. They knew that everyone who saw our pictures would rush to their studios at once. Of course the credit is due not to the art of the photographer, but to our own intelligent and beautiful countenances. Despite other activities, seven members of our class, Dorothea Dou¬ cette, Frances Macintosh, Theodore Shackford, Alice Waring, Meyer Schlager, Lyman Dodge, and Harry Cutter, found time to participate in the school play. We were, also, well represented on th eBlue and Gold staff, and John Plummer, George Belli veau, and Aaron Solomon kept adding to their laurels on the football field. One member of our class was singled out for a special honor. Franklin Pearce was selected as a member of the New England Rifle Team to go to Camp Perry, Ohio, the honor being more pronounced since only fifteen from all New England went, and he was the only one chosen from Malden. In addition he has won several marksmanship medals. Another unusual distinction has been won by Hazel Ryder and Henry Taylor in having completed their four years without absence, tardiness, or dismissal. It is safe to say that during our four years in school, members of our class have participated in every activity of the High School. Another thing we must not forget to mention is the angelic chorus on Monday morning. We know that we shall not be forgotten by those who had the good fortune to hear us. The crowning social events of the semester were the Senior Reception and the Faculty Reception. Could such great cordiality be due to their joy in bidding us good-by? We wonder. Page 63 THE ARCHIVES And now we have come to the, parting of our ways. The day toward which we looked eagerly four years ago has come at last. We leave be¬ hind us days of sorrow, anxiety, joy, and comradeship, and there will always linger with us the tender memories of those “good old days” spent in Malden High School. And so through the years our fame will grow, And so our deeds must certainly show The reason we’re all so proud to say That we are the Class of ’25A. Page 64 Page 65 THE ARCHIVES QUaaa Say (iratiuu Jeremiah J. O’Brien This is the period of reviews, and by reviews I mean historical and scholastic and not musical. Every one looks back during the past year and attempts to choose from the multitudinous incidents, events, etc., the things and the people that stood out, that were predominant, that were above the ordinary. Today we pick all-scholastic teams from every sport imaginable, the Nobel Prize is awarded annually to those who achieve greatest prom¬ inence in certain lines of endeavor, and artists, scientists, sculptors, and journalists are awarded distinctions. The year’s best seller receives great publicity, and collections are made even of the year’s best short stories. As we are about to end our happy, studious days in Malden High School we find ourselves in a position to look back over four glorious years and pick out the people that were in a class by themselves. Our many associations with the High School, its institutions, and its students offer a variety of possibilities for selection of different types of “all¬ scholastic” teams. “All-scholastic” teams are usually “all-elastic” teams, for no one agrees with the one who makes the selection, and his selection is pulled this way and that, the author picking the team and the readers picking it apart. But today we offer something new, something that hasn’t been attempted before, so far as I know. We’re going to make an all-scholastic choice of brave people in Malden High School. Bravery in Malden High School immediately calls to mind football. Football is a man’s game and possibilities for bravery are greater in football than in almost any other sport. But I’m not going to recite to you examples of bravery in football, because you were the best cheering section in the state and no one saw more football or better football, or followed it with more zeal than you did. I want, however, to relate two incidents that concern football heroes. Page 67 THE ARCHIVES “Fish” Ellis ,the, Medford High quarterback, was out one day dur¬ ing the Christmas vacation trying to find a subject for his “daily good deed.” His search took him to the car barns on Salem Street, Medford, opposite the Malden line at the end of Pleasant Street. There, on one of the many car tracks, he saw a small child playing as unconcernedly as if he were in his nursery among his toys. “Fish” realized that the baby’s life was in jeopardy—jeopardy means in Medford. As he started to cross the street to remove the baby from its precarious position, an Everett Station car came thundering out of the car barn and bore down upon the innocent baby. Ellis’ track ability served him in time of need for he dashed over, stooped and plucked the child from the yawning mouth of that great green monster. I thought that “Fish” Ellis’ deed was the bravest I had ever heard about until I heard what Aaron Solomon did in Suffolk Square last Sat¬ urday. It seems that Meyer Schlager left his small brother outside on the sidewalk on Bryant Street while he went into the corner drug store to get a Coca Cola. Little Schlager started to cross the street to look at the pictures outside the Capitol Theatre and as he did so another Everett Station car came clattering around the corner on all its square wheels. Aaron Solomon, who was looking into a millinery store on Cross Street, saw the predicament that Meyer’s small brother was in. There was the car speeding at a rate of four miles an hour—and there was small Schlager, crossing the tracks! The, identical “Fish” Ellis situation! But did the Malden High “Blue and Golder” dash across the tracks and snatch the baby from death as his Medford rival had done? No—nothing so common as that! Instead, he rushed out and across and-and-and- tackled the car for a ten yard loss! That’s bravery in Malden! We talk of athletic students, studious students, musical students, and artistic students, but hardly ever of brave students. But, when you stop to consider it, aren’t we all brave students? Think it over! Do not we brave all sorts of inclement weather to come to school that our teachers may not be deprived of the pleasure of gazing on our smiling countenances? I repeat—don’t we? We do—not! Aren’t we brave when we go to Everett, beat them at football, and then form a snake dance in hostile territory? I repeat—aren’t we? We are! Doesn’t it call for bravery to stand up and talk in class and not know what you’re talking about because you’ve failed to do your home¬ work? Ask us—we know! The first person eligible for the all-scholastic bravery team is the person who was asked in a French class what n’importe meant and was rude enough to tell the teacher “never mind! Think of being as saucy as that to a superior! telling a teacher to “never mind” when she asked you a question! If you don’t think it’s a brave thing to do, try it on one of your teachers—Mr. Wilson for instance! Speaking of Mr. Wilson, brings to mind another brave boy. This boy came to school late one morning and Mr. Wilson told him that if he Page 68 THE ARCHIVES didn’t give a good excuse for being tardy he would give him fifty pages of “Henry Esmond” to read! The tardy pupil gave the best excuse on record—“The bell rang before I got here!” I can’t leave the freshmen out of my team, because after all they are the bravest people in High School! Just think of coming to High School and walking down dark corridors at five o’clock at night! Poor fresh¬ men! “Upper faults are many, freshmen have but two—everything they say and everything they do!” “Even as you and I”, so were the graduates last June. The boys were requested to wear white flannels to graduation. They wore them but it rained that night when they started to go home! Draw your own conclusions! Mr. Matthews is the outstanding member of the bravery team. Any person that can listen quietly while students tell him that Louis Firpo is a box fighter or that Henry Cabot Lodge is a place where society meets must have more than patience! To prove that he is brave—didn’t he capture a great big snake—it was at least twelve inches long—merely by use of his hypnotic powers? And didn’t he capture a teeny-weeny little mouse that had the girls in 221 in hysterics? Next on the team come the cheer leaders. To be able to get out on the sidelines attired in white on a cold November day subjected to the icy glares of the opposing stands and make a fool of yourself by jumping up and down and running back and forth requires bravery. And then to hear one say, “Oh, doesn’t he act foolish!” and have someone else reply, “Yes, he was one of triplets—the other two are still throwing coconuts at each other!” “Bob” Ewing is one of the bravest cheer leaders. Didn’t he inaug¬ urate on this very platform during the Medford cheering assembly the fashion of wearing shirts “a la Chinaman”? There are other brave people in high school, and among them we can pick out the ones who set the fashions, and the ones who aren’t afraid to bring their report cards home and tell their parents that “F” means “fine” and “U” means “unsurpassed”! But perhaps the bravest people are the people whom we classify as Malden High School’s opponents! Worcester Classical was brave and they were even worster than Watertown! The score was close, too! Close to a hundred. In closing I should like to say that you all should be brave, even as brave as this group of intellectual people seated behind me! But always bear in mind that “he who fights and runs away lives to fight another day”! Page 69 Passe NEWS On the Job The WayTo 5jea Life: Hot Vo The Peoples Choice Score 1—11 Malden High Belles Talking it Over - NET PROFITS OK. WAN ETA J Napoleon dNes w Ri APRE5 VOU5 Phot os Br ' Ro ' -amd Tteto Page 70 THE PROPHECY Page 71 THE ARCHIVES (Class flrnjifymj Meyer Schlager The howling wind in gusts blew the swirling snow against my windows. I was glad indeed to be sitting by my fireplace. The warm glow filled my heart with cheer, and the pleasant crackling of the logs soothed me, almost lulled me to sleep. Sud¬ denly the door bell rang. Who could be calling at such a late hour, and in such weather? I wearily rose from my com¬ fortable arm chair and went to the door. Cut when I opened it there was no one there. Instead, a large, square package rested on the threshold. Wonderingly I picked it up and carried it into the house, where I hastily unwrapped the object. A queer article, a rectangular box shaped very much like a radio set, was revealed to my eyes. A little note accompanied it. “Dear sir,” I read, “you are now gazing at the most recent invention. It is called the Vision-Phone. This instrument will enable you to see anything that is going on in the world. It is only necessary to press the button and turn the dial to have the images appear on the screen. Pre¬ sented to you by Henry Brookshaw Taylor.” My surprise knew no bounds. I had heard of “Becky” Taylor’s fame in the field of invention but I had hardly expected him to remember me. He had started his inventive career at Malden High, I recalled, by ad¬ vising Mr. Matthews how to use his bed spring as an aerial. Seized with a desire to satisfy my curiosity concerning my class¬ mates of ten years ago, I drew up a chair, pressed the button, and looked into the Vision-Phone. First I saw nothing, and then as I continued to gaze and turn the dial slowly, an image began to form. As it grew more distinct I recognized the Malden High School hall which now had two balconies instead of the former poor imitation of one. I noticed, also, that the seats were plush-covered, and that at the back of each there was a small candy slot machine for the use of the students during assemblies. Page 73 THE ARCHIVES My attention was called to the fact that a monster mass meeting was being held there. On the platform I saw my dear friend of yore, Grace Stewart, who was vigorously talking in that same energetic manner to which she had been accustomed ten years ago. I almost imagined that we were in Mr. Bartlett’s room again delivering oral talks. “We. have never had a better president,” she, was saying, “and we never can have a better president. Let’s give three cheers for John Allen Plummer, our esteemed leader.” The hall resounded with willing cheers of the vast throng. Then I saw John sitting modestly on the platform. Over his head hung a sign: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Physics Students. John was protecting posterity, at any rate. The scene changed. I was in the largest theatre of which New England could boast, the William Norris Theatre. In fact, “Bumps” Norris, who used to have on his bureau, pictures of all the leading actors and actresses, now owned a circuit of theatres larger than B. F. Keith’s. It was the middle of the first act, and I immediately recognized the actors, who were none other than those two versatile comedians, Franklin Pearce and Mark Silverstein, in their side-splitting skit entitled “The Long and Short of It.” It reminded me of the Senior Reception. The second act was also worthy of mention; and no wonder, for every member of the small cast was also a former classmate of mine. I had never imagined that the “Red Pepper Revue” was composed of my friends. I easily recognized as the first “Red Pepper”, John Steele. Then Esther Maxfield, Hazel Peterson, and Eva Rudman appeared. And last, but not least, was William Sullivan. The theatre now faded from view. In its place I saw the “Hot Chocolate” Pharmacy. It was doing a rushing business, the patrons, no doubt, being attracted by the winning personality of its proprietor, Hyman Epstein. In the window I sighted an object which made my heart beat a little faster. A large placard had been placed there, bearing the following advertisement: Greenberg’s Cough Drops The Result of Careful Study by an Expert Try a Box and You Will Never Cough Again. This was George Greenberg’s first enterprise. He had always threat¬ ened to become famous since he captured the salutatory in 1925. I felt that “Eppie” and George were really attaining success in the world. I now seemed to be in New York City. A large building appeared on the screen. At the very top I saw the following sign: Downer and Dixon Correspondence School. So Helen Downer and Jane Dixon had chosen well, too. I remembered how much they had enjoyed doing their lessons in high school, and I felt that their success was well deserved. I turned the dial; a new scene came into view. A monster crowd seemed to have gathered in the midst of a busy thoroughfare for some unaccountable reason. The mob increased every instant, autos and street cars were blocked, the police were helpless. What could be the cause of Page 7 4 THE ARCHIVES this disturbance? I looked closer, and in the center of the mass I saw a solitary figure seated upon a campstool, with an easel before him. His back was toward me, yet the, figure was familiar. As he turned I rec¬ ognized none other than the world’s leading artist, Jeremiah Joseph O’Brien. Much to my surprise, “Jerry” was as calm in the midst of this turmoil as though he were painting in the privacy of his home. It was some time before I realized that he was the sole cause of this con¬ fusion, and that he had purposely brought it about in order to secure a subject for a mob picture. This only goes to show what brains will do for a person. And now I saw a familiar scene. Dressed in the height of fashion, standing on a soap box, entreating hundreds of persons to donate funds toward the building of a suitable gymnasium for Malden High School was Eleanor Rogers. Her delivery was extremely eloquent, in fact it was a special delivery for the, occasion. As a result, she was receiving as bountiful contributions as she used to receive when she was subscrip¬ tion manager of the Year Book. In fact, her persuasive, powers had stamped her as leading oratoress of the land. The scene changed; I appeared to be in Washington, D.C. Into my vision passed two whom I remembered as inseperable high school friends. Both had been treated well by the world. They held high political offices. They were Senator Pauline Glass and Secretary of State Sara Kaufman. I also saw another of my classmates who had become the President’s private secretary and was none other than Mary Zack, whose conscientious application to her duty had won for her much praise. A little further on I found myself looking at a great office building. Across the front of it was the following sign: Berman, Robbins, and Co., Brokers I was happliy surprised for I felt that these enterprising young ladies, Mary Berman, and Berthe Robbins, had, indeed, attained prosperity. On one of the windows I read: Isadore Gorfine Attorney-at-Law Isadore had certainly made practical use of the experience which argu¬ mentation in his classes had given him. Suddenly a large, red truck rushed across the screen. I barely had time to read as it passed: Plarlow Ice Cream Co. Children Howl for Harlow’s Harlequin So Elizabeth now had all the ice cream she wanted. Across the street I saw the great oil magnet, Samuel Cole, about to sign a contract which he had just made with John D. Rockefeller, Jr. He had become such a busy personage that he was forced to do part of his business while walking along the street. With Cole was a person whose jolly features I immediately recog¬ nized with pleasure. His snappy dress and springy gait spoke volumes for his new role in life. He was the world famous efficiency expert, Harry Cutter, who was now as happy with his lot as he had been in 1925. Page 7 5 THE ARCHIVES Next I saw, busily reading Dora Lily’s latest book, “Lily of the Miss¬ issippi Valley”, the new reviewer of books and plays, Rose Carp, the acknowledged superior of Heywood Broun. Suddenly I appeared to be in the Opera House. Sweet strains came, to my ears. The rich and mellow voice could belong to no one else than the renowned prima donna, Eva Washington. She had, no doubt, begun her rise in her musical career by practicing “I Waited for the Lord”, for graduation. The leader of the orchestra which accompanied the wonder¬ ful singers was a former classmate, also. He was that illustrious cornet soloist, Lymon Dodge, who had blown himself to the heights of his profession. Turning the dial there appeared before me a class room in Harvard University. To my surprise I recognized the professor as my old friend, Hyman Silverman, widely known as a psychology instructor, who, I remembered, had used psychology in his physics classes more than once. I next saw, emerging from his residence, a handsome young man whom I recognized as Fred Walsh. “Freddie” had become one of the most popular screen idols of the day, superceding even “Tom” Meighan in fame. His latest picture, you remember, was “Drowned in the Desert”. His private secretary was Evelyn Nissenbaum. Her high school exper¬ ience in taking notes—and answe ring them, had proved of invaluable assistance to her in her new work. The picture faded. A new image appeared. I saw the private office of Malden High’s headmaster who proved to be Charles Wadsworth Rounds, a great friend of mine ten years ago. How he had become principal was a mystery to me. I had expected him to become governor of the state,. In the high school library which had now become well adapted for decoration there was a meeting of the teachers. They were, practicing for the faculty reception to be given the seniors on the following night. Frances Macintosh, the new teacher of music, was ably leading the faculty, but to no avail. They could not get higher “do”. In the corner I noticed Faith Coffin, head of the art department, drawing on the back of her sheet of music, pictures of the teachers struggling to attain the impossible. Across the street Marion Lund, the city librarian, was busily engaged with a cross-word puzzle, while Freida Goldberg, hunting up references for her next history, “The Decline and Fall of the Cross-Word Era” was assisting her. Both of these ladies had attained distinction for their scholarly dissertations. On a shelf beside them was a monstrous volume entitled “How to Develop a Fondness for Latin” by Avilla Allen. A sign on the entrance told the world that the speaker under the Roswell R. Robinson free lecture course would be the great poet, Harold Shapiro. Harold had been made famous by his “Ode to a Subjunctive Clause”. This time I gave the dial a full turn and found myself gazing over the Sahara Desert. Riding on a camel was David Zeiff, who was gather¬ ing material for an adventure story. At his side was Katherine Boyle Page 7 6 THE ARCHIVES whose great-uncle discovered Boyle’s Law. She was crossing the desert to convert the poor heathen of Africa. In the little kingdom Palmolive I now saw Marion Wilson. She had inherited the kingdom from Abel-Cain-Esau, the former ruler, whose life she had cheered in his last years by talks on Spiritualism. Her reign had been unusually successful due to the remarkable assistance given her by her chief adviser, Frances Miller. The smiling countenance and clean cut appearance of John Sullivan then came into view. He, had become the owner of the Sullivan Phono¬ graph Co., a concern which was downing the Victors. He got the inspiration for this work, no doubt, by listening to Miss Herrick’s phonograph on Monday morning. He had consolidated with the “Great Gayton Radio Co.” of which Harriett Gayton was president. Loud speakers were not in Hariett’s business. There appeared on the screen a copy of the Malden Evening News. The headlines were as follows: Eugene Russell Buys Malden Evening News In smaller type I read: Mr. Russell is expected to do great things for the people. He is at present the leading editor and publisher of the world. His great ability first showed itself in high school where he was editor- in-chief of The Blue and Gold and of the 1925A Year Book. His present policy in connection with the Neivs is to print nothing but ads on the front page. In order not to antagonize the, public, however, he has promised to put the first page last. The headline faded and I was reading under High School Notes, “Mr. Edward Drake, a former athlete of Malden High has been chosen coach with Mr. Aaron Solomon, a famous full-back of a decade ago. Mr. Drake will have charge of baseball, track, and tiddle-de-winks, while Mr. Solomon is to coach the championship football, soccer, and ping-pong teams.” Malden High teams will certainly, in the future, be well-coached. An advertisement proclaimed former friends of mine successful business women, for I found that Mae Olsen and Tillie Cherkofsky had become managers of the “Olsen-Cherkofsky Department Store.” The interior of the Malden Savings Bank was brought into view. With an expansive smile on his face, his unruly brown hair brushed neatly backward, was the trusted cashier, Charles Hall. He had changed very slightly, the only noticeable difference being his desire to say some¬ thing once in a while. Ten years ago he had been afraid to talk. The vault of the bank had been installed by Irving Selsky, whose business had expanded from a small hardware shop to the factories of the “Selsky Vault Company”. I was now viewing the stage of the Malden Auditorium, where the “Merry Wives of Windsor” was playing. I recognized as Mr. Ford none other than Theodore Shackford, who had first demonstrated his ability at Malden High School. Now he was the leading actor of Shakespearian plays, a regular Hampden. Another member of the cast whom I recognized was Anna Goldstein who was making the part of Anne Page famous the world over. THE ARCHIVES As the scene changed, I saw a tall, well-built man who had a red, bushy beard adorning his chin. I did not recognize him at first, but all at once he pulled the beard off and contracted his face muscles into a familiar grin. It was “Chick” Peabody of the “Peabody Detective Agency”. At last Donald was in a position to try out the interesting schemes of which he used to think during study periods at Malden High. No doubt, he had been exceptionally prepared for this vocation by helping Ezra Kennison look for his books. A courtroom next appeared. I was relieved not to recognize any of my friends as the defendant or plaintiff. One face, however, did appear familiar. His golden locks parted in the middle, his features ever smiling, his corpulency more pronounced than ten years before, was Judge Regan. It was hard to imagine “Joe” Regan, the chunky footballist of 1924, as a judge, but there he was, so he must have deserved the honor. The foreman of the, jury was another classmate. A beautiful, black mustache adorned his upper lip, and a quaint Van Dyke, his chin. He was Ezra Kennison. Now I viewed the antics of a very humorous person. He was a star of the silver screen. He had taken the place of Harold Lloyd in the hearts of the world. He was Hyman Saperstein, featuring in “The Intelligent Latin Student”. It is reported that Mr. Jenkins saw this classical comedy three nights in succession. Florence Flewelling had also become an actress; in fact she was Hyman’s leading lady. A long, brick wall was presented to my view, and on it were the words “Post No Bills”. Beneath these was the following advertisement, “Beatrice Flashman’s Flashlights Can’t Be Beat.” As I recall it now Beatrice had always been wanting more, light on the subject. Another friend of mine who had attained success in his field of en¬ deavor, was George Belliveau. He, had become a doctor, and it is rumored that his first patient was so pleased with him that he was presented with fifty thousand dollars. So he took the fifty thousand dollars and bought a box of Greenberg’s Cough Drops. This sign on a great business house brought back many pleasant memories: Meltzer, Ryder, and Bailey Airplane Sales Corporation. These three had always had soaring ambitions. Annie Zillman had be¬ come their business manager. Certainly the business could do nothing but thrive with such leaders. A little further on was the following sign: Men’s and Boys’ Millinery. Janet Parsons had decided that the adornment of male hatracks was a noble task. In the same building was the MacDonald Studio. Catherine had made a specialty of taking high school graduation photographs. Outside she had posted pictures of Boston society ladies to induce patronage. Among the best I found two whom I recognized. They were Priscilla Wildes and Georgia White, whose pictures were in great demand by all the society journals in the country. Page 78 THE ARCHIVES A large sign now attracted my attention: When You Come to California, Stop at the Ritz, The Best Hotel in the World- , ' Louise Estey. No doubt it was the best if Lpuise Yeas The proprietor. And now I saw Ruth Walker t first woman governor of Massachu- setts. She was delivering a forceful speech to the Legislature; so force¬ ful in fact that the various members aimosc committed suicide by hanging on her words. I also found that Virginia Yaghjian had become the, first lady of the land. Where is that man who could not attain remarkable heights with a wife like Virginia to urge him on? Martha Wolk had opened up a dancing school. Her love for dancing all through life had been only next to her love for books. No doubt she was well satisfied with her life work. And now the blond head of Alice Waring appeared. Her position in life had become very important. By dint of hard work she, had mana¬ ged to become owner of the “United Steamship Company.” Of course she always used to like automobile riding better than boat riding, but in this position she had good opportunity to learn to like the latter. And now I saw a happy face. “Dot” Doucette, her hair cut in a cute, boyish bob, had become the, nation’s foremost teacher of kindergarten children. A last turn of the dial revealed to me the wife of the Earl of Rumford, the second cousin of Count de Stars, Katherine Sherburne, my fair classmate of yore. Suddenly, the machine stopped functioning. But I had seen all that I cared to see. I knew that my classmates of 1925A were well-situated; I was satisfied. I left the Vision-Phone where I had first set it down, and went to bed. As mysteriously as it had come, it disappeared during the night. Page 79 THE ARCHIVES SENIOR EXECUTIVE BOARD John A. Plummer, (President) Alice E. Waring, (Secretary) Eleanor Rogers, (Vice President) Harry Cutter, (Treasurer) George Greenberg Mary Berman Dorothea Doucette Eugene E. Russell GRADUATION COMMITTEE Outing Lyman Dodge, (Chairman) Louise Estey SENIOR RECEPTION COMMITTEES Orchestra Dorothea Doucette Decorations Alice Waring, Chairman Esther Maxfield Roland Reid J. J. O’Brien Lyman Dodge Refreshments Clarke Staples Entertainment Eleanor Rogers, Chairman Georgia White Theodore Shackford Eugene E. Russell Reception Georgia White Page 80 HARMONICALLY SPEAKING ‘‘Charley, My Boy”—Chas. E. Rounds “Red Hot Mamma”—“Kay” Sherburne “Dearest Mae”—May Olsen “Driftwood”—Aaron Solomon “By the Sad Sea Waves”—Alice Waring “Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes”—Dora Lilly “She ' s Everybody’s Sweetheart”—“Dot” Doucette “I Can’t Get the One I Want”—Hazel Peterson “Ha-Ha, Don’t Make Me Laugh”—Grace Stewart “That Old Gang of Mine”—“Eppie” and Greenberg “Kiss Me Quick and Go”—“Jerry” O’Brien “Easy Goin’ Man”—“Freddie” Walsh “Oh, You Little Sun-uv-er-gun”—Janet Parsons “Oh, Baby”!—Georgia White “I Cannot Sleep Without Dreaming of You”—Berthe Robbins “In Love with Love”—“Bunny” Harlan “Old Pal”—Eugene Russell “There’s Yes, Yes in your Eyes”—Mary Berman “Dreamer of Dreams”—Meyer Schlager “What’ll I Do”—Eleanor Rogers “Suppose I Had Never Met You”—John Plummer “Little Butterfly”—Frances Macintosh “Love’s Young Dream”—“Ted” Shackford “No One to Love”—Helen Downer “Nobody Knows”—Dorothy Bailey “Where the Lazy Daisies Grow”—Mark Silverstein “Steppin’ Out”—Harold Shapiro “My Fair Lady”—Priscilla Wildes “So I Took the Fifty Thousand Dollars”—Roland Reid “Watchin’ the Moon Rise”—Harry Cutter and Esther Maxfield “We’re Sweethearts”—Alice Waring and Eleanor Rogers “You’ve Simply Got Me Cuckoo”—David Zieff “You Can’t Make a Fool Out of Me,”—Lyman Dodge “Somebody Loves Me”—Louise Estey “Why Did I Kiss That Girl”—Donald Peabody “Little Rover”—Harry Cutter “Don’t Mind the Rain”—George Greenberg THE ARCHIVES “Take Those Lips Away”—Franklin Pearce “Every Night I Cry Myself to Sleep Over You”—Eva Rudman “Mr. Radio Man”—Henry Taylor “Along the Old Lake Trail”—Charles W. Rounds “Back O’ Town Blues”—Virginia Yaghjian “That’s Everything”—Graduation “Mindin’ My Business”—Jane Dixon OUR MAGAZINE CLUB “The Broadcast”—Hyman Epstein “The Bulletin”—The Bulletin “Snappy Stories”—Hazel Peterson “Modern Priscilla”—Priscilla Wildes “Literary Digest”—Jane Dixon “Outlook”—The Graduating Class “Etude”—Charles Rounds “World’s Work”—John Plummer “Love Stories”—Dorothea Doucette “The Housewife”—Louise Estey “College Humor”—“Ted” Shackford “Vanity Fair”—“Kay” Sherburne “American Boy”—Lyman Dodge “Radio News”—Henry Taylor “Kodakry”—Roland Reid “Motor Life”—Alice Waring “Movie Weekly”—Mark Silverstein CAN YOU IMAGINE.? “Ted” without a girl. Eleanor Rogers saying, “I’ll do just as you say.” “Jerry” O’Brien drawing nothing but a salary. Lyman Dodge or Hyman Epstein agreeing with Miss Child. Mark Silverstein getting excited. David Zieff keeping quiet for one minute in succession. Alice Waring refusing a chocolate bar. Henry Taylor not talking radio to Mr. Matthews. Plummer not bold, courageous, and handsome. “Peanut”Gorfine not bobbing up and down. “Chick” Peabody not making wise remarks. Eleanor Rogers flunking all her subjects. Selsky not arguing with the teachers. Reid not boosting something. Saperstein failing in geometry. Greenberg not doing a cross-word puzzle. Norris making a lot of noise. Cutter dancing. Dorothy Bailey making a fuss. Page 82 THE ARCHIVES Solomon not talking to the girls. Pearce not whistling. MAD MOVIES Featuring Hazel Peterson in “Peter Pan” Ezra Kennison in “Thief of Bookdad” Year Book Staff in “Best People” Rose Carp in “China Rose” Midnight in “His Hour” Mark Silverstein in “Captain Blood” “Ted” Shackford in “Argentina Love” Henry Taylor in “AEsops’ Fables” Roland Reid in “The Sea Hawk” “Kay” Sherburne in “K the Unknown” Aaron Solomon in “The Heart Buster” Eva Rudman in “The Red Lilly” “Lemon” Dodge in “The Reckless Age” “Chick” Peabody in “Hurricane Kid” David Zieff in “Bandolero” Plsther Maxfield, Faith Collin, Hazel Peterson, Eva Rudman, John Steele in “Red Pepper Revue” Franklin Pearce in “The Fast Worker” John Plummer, “Ted” Shackford Eugene Russell in “Three Wise Fools” Hyman Epstein in “Beau Brummel” Louise Estey in “A Woman of Paris” Georgia White in “Name the Man” Aaron Soloman in “The Bad Man” Katherine McDonald Jane Dixon in “Prodigal Daughters” Ruth Walker in “A Dangerous Maid” George Greenberg in “Long Live the King” Eleanor Rogers in “Triumph” Roland Reid and Helen Downer in “Romeo and Juliet” Eugene Russell in “Woman Proof” Esther Maxfield in “Why Worry” Mark Silverstein in “Mamma’s Boy” REMEMBRANCES Shackford: Sing the last one. Make it snappy now. Usona: talking it over with Mr. Matthews. We Boys: playing in the physics lab. Reid: You which? Use expediency. Alice Waring: Waz-yat? (high soprano) Kennison: I lost my book. Helen Downer: Why? Harry Cutter: Want my picture? “Dot” Doucette: Ho hum! (The day after) Georgia: How long will it take me to see London? Bobby: Depends on the fog. Page 83 iEbttortals THE CONNECTING LINK Graduation has come at last! After four long years of continual hard labor, of faithful and eager efforts, that bright light symbolic of success—the diploma, which, during our freshman year seemed so faint and far away, has finally become a reality and is ours to keep forever. It remains now to be seen what the education received from our Alma Mater has done for us in the way of preparation for the hardships and obstacles along the Road of Life. How shall we look back on our high school careers when we shall have tested our newly acquired freedom and been our own masters for a time? We must not forget the friends we have made or the enjoyable hours we have spent with them in our classes; but most of all we must not forget those persons to whom we owe our success in later life because of their patient helpfulness and instruction in high school—our teachers. “The Archives”, then, is our souvenir of good old Malden High School. In this book, as the name implies, all our records and accounts are kept. But, more than this, it contains the biography of each classmate, his role in the school, and his photograph. There are jokes to liven our spirits in gray old age, and stories to awaken pleasant memories. Thus “The Archives” serves as the connecting link between our high school life and our worldly careers. IN APPRECIATION Not long after we had entered the institution through whose portals we have now passed for the last time, we, were assembled together in the hall and told that our class was to be organized for the, first time with Miss Lillian J. Fogg as our faculty adviser. Shortly afterwards we held an election of officers, and thereupon we took our place with the other officially organized classes of the school. From that first election until the middle of our Junior year, the success of all our class activities was almost entirely due, to Miss Fogg’s efforts. She worked hard and con¬ scientiously to place our class among the leading ones of the school, and however successful we may consider our class now as we graduate, we must not forget that it was Miss Fogg who gave us such a fine start. Our only regret is that she had to leave our class and school before our grad¬ uation. Upon Miss Fogg’s departure there was appointed to fill her place as our new adviser, Miss Helen Cooper, who, although she had been here only a short while, immediately began to carry on the work of her pre¬ decessor. For whatever our class has accomplished during the last year and a half we owe to the co-operation of Miss Cooper. And now as we leave our dear old M. H. S., let us not forget that whatever the Class of 1925A has achieved is largely due to the work of Miss Fogg and Miss Cooper. Page 84 THE ARCHIVES EDITORIAL OPINIONS We think that— We have graduated. The year book ought to have a standard name, preferably, “The Archives.” The school may get along without us. Mr. Batchelder’s course in salesmanship has been beneficial. We know your age. We ought to have reunions. Our diplomas are pretty. Aaron Solomon’s picture is too sober. Eleanor Rogers ought to be elected in her soap box campaigns. Meyer Schlager ought to know all about “kiddie cars” by this time. Kennison should get an advertising manager’s medal. Chocolate bars should be free, Alice and “Ted.” There should be a method of doing two things at the same time. “A Ghost Story” was romantically thrilling. . Even the sun has to go into mourning by totally eclipsing itself the day after graduation. We regret that— Graduation comes but once. Robert Donnelly didn’t have a better chance to say it. “Ted” Shackford never had a chance to act on the stage. Mr. Matthews made us print his picture in the year book. Miss Cooper refused to speak French when she had her pictures taken. John Plummer had to learn poetry for being late. George Greenberg can get no more “E’s.” Kennison has lost another book. Jerry has sprained his tongue and cannot draw straight. Whitman’s advertisement is so small. Page 85 Autngraplta Page 87 rifnnl ArtimtttH JViljkttts FOOTBALL Malden ought to have the Massachusetts State Football Championship for 1924. Why shouldn’t she? Like Notre Dame who has been given the national title by comparative scores, Malden might be given the state title by comparative scores. The wonderful defense that Malden exhibited in the Manchester game, when the heavy New Hampshire backs hurled themselves at the Blue and Gold’s half-yard line for eight downs all in vain, seemed to put her in a defensive class all her own. Then again the great number of points the Malden team scored showed her offensive power. Malden’s schedule contained many stiff opponents and not a few of them were strangers. Her first opponent was the Watertown team coached by former mentor Jack MacDon¬ ald. After defeating Haverhill on her home, grounds for the first time in four years, Malden returned and played Lewiston, Maine, High School to a scoreless tie. Manchster N. H. appeared next on the schedule and gave Malden its only defeat of the season; but it was when Malden crushed Everett 28-0, the champion of the Suburban League and an aspirant for the state title, that the true worth of the team was apparent. Turkey Day was al¬ most as sweet for Malden, even though Medford proved that she was the only team in the state that could score against her. Perhaps the best player on the team was “Eddie” O’Con¬ nor, the only man who was the unanimous choice of the all- scholastic teams. If it was not “Eddie,” it was “Sheep” Jack- son, who was undoubtedly the best quarterback of the season. But we must not forget those members of the squad who are graduating with the class of 1925A and who have played a big part in the success of the team, John Plummer, Aaron Solomon, Joseph Regan, George Belliveau, and “Eddie” Drake. They will be missed by Mr. Batchelder next fall, but never¬ theless, we are sure that he will make as great a success of the teacher-coach system as he did this year. Page 88 THE ARCHIVES 1924 M. H. S. FOOTBALL TEAM Photo by Boyd’s, Inc. Page 89 THE ARCHIVES TRACK For the first time in the his¬ tory of Malden High, the school has obtained a suitable place for its track team to practice. This year through the kind in¬ terest of Senator Bliss, the Armory on Mountain Avenue has been secured. This gives plenty of room for handling the many candidates for the team. In former years the lccal Y. M. C. A. has been used as the practice grounds for many track teams, which if given the proper facilities, might have been champions. On Friday January 2, 1925 the team started its season and the new year by defeating some former high school stars to the tune of 28 to 22. This was a hard fought meet and gave the boys both respect for the alumni and confidence in themselves. The following week on Jan¬ uary 9, the annual Interclass Meet was held. The Sopho¬ mores surprised everyone by scoring a close win over the Juniors, the favorites. This looked like a good sign for the quality of high school teams in the next two years. For the first time in many years the team has the services of two coaches. However com¬ petent past track coaches have been it is felt that with Mr. Batchelder and his assistant William Dempsey, the boys will have the best instruction of any high school team in the vicinity. The track team has a hard schedule of schools to meet in the coming season, but it is confident that, under the lead¬ ership of Captain George Hast¬ ings and the two excellent coaches, it will surely make for Malden High an enviable repu¬ tation in track. BOYS’ SWIMMING The Malden High School swimming team, which has gain¬ ed distinction as the winter’s leading sport interest, continues to uphold its traditions. After months of training, the swim¬ mers are in the best possible condition, and are looking for a bright future. Mr. Pollock, physical director at the Y. M. C. A., is the coach, and has devel¬ oped a snappy team that will worry a few prep, schools. Deane Baker is captain. Through the efforts of manager MacDonald the team is sched¬ uled to swim against prep, school and freshman college teams. All members of the team will return next year, which forecasts one of the best high school swimming teams in the East. GIRLS’ SWIMMING During 1923 and 1924 the Girls’ Athle tic Association was formed which decided that swimming was going to be one of the first school sports for girls. The Y. M. C. A. was ob¬ tained for practice, and as in¬ structor the girls had Miss Gertrude Hatch from the Sar¬ gent School. By the end of the spring term the girls were well pleased with the results of their practice. One swimming meet with Melrose had been held, and although Malden was defeated Page 90 THE ARCHIVES OFFICERS OF GIRLS’ SWIMMING TEAM BOYS’ SWIMMING TEAM Page 91 THE ARCHIVES it was only by a very narrow margin. At the coming of the fall term of 1924 the girls were again anxious to form a team. Every Thursday at two o’clock the girls have been meeting for an hour of practice under the able instruction of Georgina Mac- C lei Ian. The girls are working hard and ever hope to show M. H.S. what they can do. GIRLS’ BOWLING The girls of Malden High first organized for bowling practice in January 1924. Alice Waring was captain of the team while Florence Brookes was manager. Under the able di¬ rection of Miss Fessenden, the faculty adviser, interest in¬ creased and teams were chosen in February. First Team; E. Slocomb, M. Reinherz, L. Cobb, M. Olsen, and M. Peterson. Second Team; D. Reaves, A. Waring, D. Cooley, C. Sargent, and L. Stromme. The next month Louise Cob); bowled the high string of 410. She also had the highest aver¬ age for the month, but as she was captain of the swimming team, she, could not be on the first team. The teams for March and April are as follows: First Team; M. Landin, L. Spencer, C. Sargent, A. Waring, E. Slocomb. Second Team; D. Cooley, D. Reaves, M. Olsen, D. Patten, and L. Cobb. Several bowling matches were held. The girls’ team outplayed the faculty and tied the Hi-Y Club. The, following girls were a- warded letters: Alice Waring, capt; Florence Brookes, mgr; Claire Sargent, capt-elect; Eliz¬ abeth Slocomb, Dorothy Cooley, Marguerite Landin, Mary Rein¬ herz, and Lillian Spencer. Miss Ailing succeeded Miss Fessenden as coach, and Claire Sargent was elected captain for 1925 with Elizabeth Slocomb as manager. As yet no teams have been chosen, although practice is held every Tuesday after¬ noon. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL In 1924 there was a revival of girls’ athletics in Malden High brought about by the ef¬ forts of Miss Nickerson. The work was later carried on by Miss Fessenden who stepped in and took charge of girls’ sports. Thus far this year since the departure of Miss Fessenden, basketball, although it is the girls’ major sport, has not been very successful due to the lack of coaches for class teams. The method is to select from these class teams a varsity team to represent the school. Girls who have played in a certain number of games are given a letter. In order that there may be this year a varsity team worthy of representing M. H. S., it is very necessary that the girls secure immediately a regular basket¬ ball coach. THE “M” CLUB In the spring of 1924 a new organization, the “M” Club, made its appearance at Malden Page 92 THE ARCHIVES High. Its object was to en¬ courage school spirit, partici¬ pation in athletics, high stan¬ dards of scholarship, and good sportsmanship. Any boy who had earned his letter in athletics was eligible for membership. The, “M” Club started its work with a vim, and began its social career with its first sun¬ light dance, the success of which is unquestioned. This organization held, also, the first of its annual track meets, in which the fleet-footed “Charlie” Austin carried off the honors. This year the “M” Club has decided to continue its policy, and has already had another of its sunlight dances. In the future these are to be run fort¬ nightly. The “M” Club is deciding upon a standard system of awarding letters, which plan it will send to the proper authorities for approval. There is no doubt that, with such standards as the “M” Club has, the organization must be a great asset to M. H. S. lEttmtrtr (§XQnmmiwm THE BLUE AND GOLD The Blue and Gold, the school paper, is one of the most inter¬ esting of the school activities whose success has depended for a large part on certain members of the class of 1925A. Eugene Russell, editor -in - chief of this Year Book, held the same position on the Blue and Gold, and with Jerry O’Brien, renowned cartoonist, has served four years on the school paper. Other members of the staff from the class are Meyer Schlager, humorist extraordi¬ naire, George Greenberg, Hyman Epstein, Esther Max- field, Theodore Shackford, and Roland Reid. The paper has been a source of great interest and amuse¬ ment, and the class of ’25A will surely miss it when they graduate. May its circulation and value be even bigger and better than it has been during the time they have been loyal subscribers to it! USONA Usona, the girls’ literary so¬ ciety, has progressed and flour¬ ished during the, past semester. Some revisions have been made in the constitution, and her entertainments have been par¬ ticularly interesting. The most important change is in the English grade neces¬ sary for a girl’s membership eligibility. Formerly an “E” the preceding marking period was the requirement; now, the girl must have an average of “G plus” for the whole semester. Usona feels this to be raising, rather than lowering, the stan¬ dards, for it is believed that the pupil who obtains a “G plus” average is more commendable than the one who frequently gets “F’s” and “G minus’s,” but who by some stroke of luck comes out of the melee with an “E,” and on that sole Page 93 THE ARCHIVES mark is then made a member. The programs have been va¬ ried and enjoyable. One of the cleverest journals ever present¬ ed was edited under this admin¬ istration ; some interesting original short stories have been read; the society has been edu¬ cated by unique travel talks; it has been aroused by heated debates; it has been entertained by some delightful excerpts from Dickens read by Miss Slattery, an honorary member. The annual banquet attended by great numbers furnished enjoyment for body and mind. Usona has co-operated with its big brother, Lit,” and the proceeds from a joint dance and, likewise, from the annual debate went to the Scholarship Fund. Thus has Usona flourished; may she continue in prosperity. COG (For the Sake of Learning) Although it is the newest English Society for boys in Malden High School, the Cog- noscendi Causa is fast becoming one of the foremost societies in the school. Its record up to date substantiates this fact. Speeches by individual members and debates among the remain¬ ing members form the regular program for its meetings. For the short time that the “Cog” has been in existence, it has attracted a great many mem¬ bers and shows great promise for the future. The “Cog” has two alumni, and three of the Class of 1925A are members. LITERARY SOCIETY The trembling hand of time can scarce pass a single year without recording in its annals some successful project of the Malden High School Literary Society. Since the founding of the “Lit” fifty-two years ago, its pursuits have progressed to the present time when “Lit,” often in conjuntion with Usona, puts forth a record of under¬ takings of which any High School might be proud. The Lit-Usona Scholarship is grow¬ ing fast, sponsored by the pro¬ ceeds of joint Lit-Usona affairs. This administration, under the leadership of President Eugene E. Russell, the “Lit” Debating Team has ventured forth on probably the stiffest schedule ever before it. Already its team has recorded a victory over Usona. “Lit” has also tried its hand in social projects, running with Usona a very successful public dance. Mr. Norman Frad of Harvard was secured as a speaker for an assembly of the whole school. But let us not think that “Lit’s” many outside functions are at the expense of the real purpose of the society, “the mutual im¬ provement of our minds.” “Lit’s” business is transacted very ably at the meetings, while the programs after the business meetings have included such speakers as Mr. Goodreau and Mr. Hutchins of the fac¬ ulty, Mr. Robert H. Newcomb, and Rev. Mr. Brookes, as well as various literary and instruct¬ ive programs prepared by the members. Little wonder that Page 94 THE ARCHIVES THE BLUE AND GOLD STAFF Page 95 THE ARCHIVES “Lit” is the goal of most M. H. S. students and “Lit first, last, and always” the motto of its members. CIRCULUS ROMANUS During the years in which Miss Florence Whittum has taught Latin in this school, she has endeavored to dispel the idea that Latin is all ablative case and “omnia Gallia est div¬ isa”. This has been accomplish¬ ed by means of a Latin Club, Circulus Romanus. In former years this club was composed of the members of Miss Whittum’s Latin classes, but this year, in addition to these, Miss Mildred Ireland’s pupils enjoy membership. The interesting side of Latin is illustrated at the meetings, held twice, a semester, by the Latin plays that have been pro¬ duced, by the novel games, and by the well-acted charades. The outcome of Miss Whit¬ tum’s venture has been highly successful, due, in part, to the whole-hearted co-operation of teacher and pupil, and, in part, to the infectious enthusiasm of the organization’s founder. THE BAND The Malden High School Band, which has played at every football game this fall and at a few assemblies of the school, which gave Manchester the impression that it was a professional organization, which surpassed the Everett High School Band, and which out¬ played a professional band Thanksgivingmorning, is indeed a wonderful organization. One may say it is simplicity itself to play in a band. It may be, true, but none of the Malden High. Band members believe it. On February 28, 1924 was sounded the first note to tune the instruments for a first rehearsal. Every week hence until June had its rehearsal. Then there came a great occa¬ sion in the history of the band. On Friday, June 13, during the fifth period, the band before an assembly proved beyond all doubt that it could play, and play well. It was proved not only that the band could play well as a whole, but also that each instrument was well un¬ derstood by its player. After this assembly the organization disbanded for the summer. The number of members at this time was thirty-five. With the first week of school in September came the first re¬ hearsal of the band. After hard and fast work to get in shape for the first football game,there came a second great event in the band’s history, the, thrill of marching through the streets of Malden to the football field. Once again it proved its ability to play. The weeks passed as did the regular rehearsals, until October 13. What a glorious day for the band! Straight as arrows marched the band members in their brand-new uniforms that had just been presented by the Page 96 THE ARCHIVES Kiwanis Club. And so through the football season went the band constantly growing larger and improving under the direc¬ tion of Miss Perkins and Mr. Crowley and the leadership of Blanche Thompson. But with the closing of the football season their work does not end nor, let us hope, will it ever end. Members will come and go, but they will go with a valuable knowledge of music, a means, perhaps, of earning a living at some time, and a won¬ derful appreciation of music. THE ORCHESTRA The Malden High School Orchestra is composed of about twenty-five members with Mr. Crowley as the leader. The orchestra is under the student direction of a board consisting of Charles E. Rounds, chair¬ man, Nathan White, Robert Ewing, and Lyman Dodge. The orchestra plays before the school at assemblies, at the annual school plays, and at the graduations. It was from the orchestra that most of the mem¬ bers of the High School band were recruited. THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club under the efficient leadership of Miss Harriett M. Perkins has been “holding forth” in the hall every Tuesday at 1.15. During the past year, the club has been led by William J. Brookes, President; W.Carleton Spreadbury, Secretary; and Charles E. Rounds, Librarian. The interest among the mem¬ bers has been remarkable, and the work accomplished has been much better than in past years. Within the Glee Club is a quartet which has sung public¬ ly. It consists of William J. Brookes, first tenor; W. Carle- ton Spreadbury, second tenor; Herbert W. Gardner, first bass; Kent Smith, second bass. The interest among the stu¬ dents in Malden High has been poor; however, the Glee Clubs are coming into the front. In all probability it will not be long before the interest will be so great that, in order to join, members will have to be voted upon. THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB It was just four years ago that the Girls’ Glee, Club was organized under the splendid direction of Miss Perkins, in¬ structor of music. It has been largely through her efforts that the club has been so successful. The idea of this Glee Club was to teach and bring about more artistic and finer work in music than is ordinarily done in choruses. As fraternities and sororities and various other organizations have officers, so does the Glee Club. These are composed of a President, Secretary, Libra¬ rian, Chairman, and Bulletin Committee. Every one knows what the duties of a President and Secretary comprise, but few are aware of those of a Bulletin Committee. It is the duty of this committee to col¬ lect and bring together all data and articles pertaining to music which might be of interest to those in the Glee Club, and to Paga 97 THE ARCHIVES provide a soloist or reader as entertainment for the members of the club. The work of the Glee Club is not confined only to its own entertainment but to outside in¬ terests as well. In the four years that the club has existed it has played important parts in providing entertainment for the various debates of “Lit” and Usona, and in furnishing music at the entertainments given by the musical clubs of the school before audiences of the student body. Moreover, one must not forget the important part Miss Ethel Robeson has played in the history of the club as piano accompanist. jlitrarittps ECCE SIGNUM Ecce Signum, one of the youngest sororities in Malden High. School, was founded for the purpose of establishing good fellowship among the girls. Ecce Signum gives the girls all they could possibly desire in good times. They have their dances, plays, and annuals, and the money made they give to charities. Ecce Signum is, there¬ fore, a sorority that wishes to promote friendship and service. EN KA “Man is an incarnated word; and the word is the man him¬ self.” This can be applied to a society—a society, an incarnat¬ ed deed; and the deed, the society itself. En Ka was established twen¬ ty-one years ago, and this be¬ ginning was a deed which has become the En Ka sorority of today. En Ka is an organization which fosters a close union of friendship amongst its mem¬ bers, which ever commends charitable projects and aids them when possible. En Ka is helping to support a destitute war orphan in France. En Ka is giving a Christmas basket of food and clothing to a poor family in Greater Boston. Here in Malden, En Ka is substanti¬ ally aiding the Wilcox Hall project, the Girl Scouts, the Boy Scouts, and last, but not least, our own Malden High. The beautiful velvet stage curtain of the assembly hall is one of its many gifts to Malden High. En Ka has just run a suc¬ cessful dance, and plans to have a play in early April. The annual En Ka dance is held at the Kernwood Club and is a very good example of the social life in the sorority. En Ka girls are typical girls of Malden High. They are energetic, admirable in all ways; and it can be said that the majority of Malden High valedictorians have come from this sorority. Then, to a sor¬ ority which fosters friendly feeling, high scholarship, and jolly good times we say, “Hur¬ rah for En Ka; long may she live and greatly.” Page 98 THE ARCHIVES KAI LUN Kai Lun Sorority, though but a comparative newcomer to Malden High School, has proved itself entirely worthy of its existence, as evidenced by the growth of the Supreme Grand Chapter. To its members, as well as to the, graduating members of Malden High School, the Kai Lun Sorority extends its con¬ gratulations and wishes for a successful future. Graduating members of Kai Lun, do not forget Kai Lun ideals and principles. Carry them with you wherever you go. Add to these the spirit of good fellowship and co-opera¬ tion with which Malden High School has imbued you. Success will then be yours! KAPPA PHI The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Phi, one of the oldest sororities of Malden High School, was founded in 1902. During the last twenty-three years four other chapters have been formed. The annual banquet held dur¬ ing the Christmas holidays was a very successful affair. The Kappa Phi play to be giv¬ en this year is “Mr. Pirn Passes By.” The members of the sorority feel very fortunate in having secured Mr. Bartlett of the faculty to take the part of Mr. Pirn. Plans r.re being made for the Kappa Phi Frolic to be held in the Auditorium Ballroom. Later in the season the sorority will have its annual dance. Kappa Phi now has a mem¬ bership of about two hundred girls. For more than twenty years it has been the aim of the sorority to promote among its members a true and lasting friendship. PHI DELTA PHI The Alpha Chapter of the Phi Delta Phi Sorority is one of the youngest, most select, and most progressive organizations in the school. It is a secret sorority, but it has modulated the secrecy by revealing the officers. The members of this organi¬ zation have endeavored to sup¬ port all school activities. Last year a most unique Masquerade Dansant was given on New Year’s Eve in celebration of its growing recognition. This Masquerade was one of the most brilliant social affairs of the year. It still lingers in the minds of those who attended, many of whom are looking for¬ ward with eager anticipation to social functions of the coming year. The sorority is united by a bond of friendship which is bound to progress because of the good will that exists in the Phi Delta Phi Sorority. PI PHI “Quality rather than quanti¬ ty” is the slogan of Pi Phi Sorority; and, consequently, while there are only thirty-five active members, it is perhaps one of the finest organizations of its kind in existence. Thii association is strictly speaking, not a high school sorority, be- Page 99 THE ARCHIVES cause of the fact that many of the girls attend private schools and colleges. However, Pi Phi is always active in any inter¬ sorority affairs that take place in the city. Of course, like any other sorority, Pi Phi devotes much of its time to social func¬ tions. One of its most recent successes in this line was its New Year’s Party. However, the great venture of the season, —and, incidentally, something entirely new in the way of entertainment—was the Pro¬ gressive Dinner Party, which proved to be the most popular affair of the year. Frequent bridge parties and dances are enjoyed. But Pi Phi still has time to give a little attention to local charity. Much has been done lately to help others less fortunate. In this way, and in many others, Pi Phi Sorority is doing its best to live up to its standard—to be a true sister¬ hood. SIGMA PHI She’s always up to something, She’s nearly five, you see She’s such a lively youngster— Sigma Phi Sorority. She’s high above the others: So loyal and true-blue! She’s lots of fun and frolic; She’s everything that’s new. Jfmiexnxihz ALPHA MU Onward it marches! It con¬ tinues to check off milestone after milestone in its glorious career, attaining an enviable record, and assuring itself of a place in the, sun with those other fraternities which, by loyal support of their school, have come to mean something in Malden High School affairs. Although essentially a social organization, Alpha Mu has set a high standard in learning for those who are part of it and for those who would be part of it. It demands, and maintains, a high standard of character of those who would join the ranks of its fratres. For, what is more essential than good char¬ acter and scholarship in a high school fraternity man? Its founders graduated sev¬ eral years ago; others have followed in their footsteps. All have left their mark, a mark to envy, in the past. A wide trail of glory for their school, for themselves, and for their fraternity, follows in their wake. Those who leave Malden High this semester have added their share to the blaze of noble deeds. Those who will depart in future years shall do their part. For such precedent must never be disestablished. Hats off to Alpha Mu! ALPHA ZETA PI Although the youngest fra¬ ternity at Malden High, Alpha Zeta Pi has already extended its activities beyond the borders o f the school. In several cities of the state, Alpha Zeta Pi holds a high position among the leading fraternities. Aside from athletic ability, Page 100 THE ARCHIVES Alpha Zeta Pi has a scholastic record in which it may well take pride. The fraternity is well represented in some of the leading colleges of the country, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Tufts, Boston University, Brown, Uni¬ versity of New Hampshire, and Bentley. KAPPA ALPHA PI The year 1924 has been a banner one for Gamma Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Pi national fraternity. Both finan¬ cially and socially the Chapter has reason to feel proud of its achievements. During the year it has had many successful dances characterized by a good time, good music, and a good crowd. Its success has been due to the faithful and co-operative spirit of its members. To the national conclave at San Fran¬ cisco in August, the Chapter sent as its representative James Westhaver, an alumnus of Mal¬ den High School, who brought back to the opening September meeting an interesting account of his experiences, and the commendation of the national grand master on the doings of Gamma Phi Chapter. In Nov¬ ember the fraternity held a banquet at Odd Fellows’ Hall, at which many of the older Kappas appeared, still eager to do their part. Is it any wonder, then, that with such loyalty be¬ hind it Kappa Alpha Pi looks forward to the year 1925 with great zest and enthusiasm? OMICRON DELTA Without a doubt, the oldest fraternal order in Malden High School ty the Alpha!Chapter of Omicroh Delta.” The alumni of this order : are l among the best known citizens of Malden. J J ■ - ■ 3 Today QminPeh U Delta is neither the largest nor the wealthiest fraternity at Malden High, but it still represents, as it always has, one hundred per¬ cent. friendship between the brothers. This year Omicron Delta was well represented on the baseball and football teams, and at the present time the fraternity boys are striving for the success of the swimming team. UPSILON DELTA During the past year under the administration of Ralph B. Hirtle, Upsilon Delta has pro¬ gressed rapidly. When school opened in September, Upsilon Delta was the first to hold a dance at Gatch Bungalow, and the night after Christmas an¬ other successful dance was held. • One of the fraternity’s biggest achievements during the past semester was the concert given by the Mendelsshon Singers of the Boston Y. M. C. U., part of the proceeds of which was given to a Speakers’ Fund for Malden High. Brothers of Up¬ silon Delta are found in all school activities, athletics, “Lit”, the Blue and Gold, the glee club, and class functions. In con¬ clusion, Upsilon Delta wishes prosperity and happiness to the class of 1925A. Page 101 THE ARCHIVES ORIGINATE.O 52 V HELEN HORIZONTAL 1—What Malden’s athletic reputa¬ tion depends on. 6—Used in coining money. 9—Condensed vapor. 10— The winner in a recent forensic contest in school. 11— United States Navy 13— Graduation. 14— Some. 17— —Single in number. 18— Singular, masculine or neuter of the Latin word meaning not your, his, her, or its. (abla¬ tive) 19— Intellectual keeness. 22— Chlorine (symbol). 23— Exclamation of joy. 24— A particle that marks an alter¬ native. 25— United States of North Amer¬ ica. 27— A prognostic. 28— Biblical form of you. 30— American Legion. 31— Behold! 32— Consolation. 33— Oil. 34— Myself. 35— To spring back. 36— Inflexible. VERTICAL 2— Conjunction. 3— To increase. 4— Wilful misstatement. 5 — Tepid. 5a- To place. 7 — (Fr.) street; (Eng.) to lament. 8— Simple conjunction. 12—Obstruction. 14— (Fr.) friend (masculine). 15— —The way formed letters are made up. 16— Personal pronoun (either sing. or plu.) 17— To possess. 19— A man of letters. 20— Mission building in San Antonio. 21— (Mr. Matthews in flivver) “The darn thing-!” Fill in space. 24—Upon. 26—Biblical character in Book of Ruth. 29—Each. Page 102 THE ARCHIVES MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Page 103 THE ARCHIVES !Page 104 .. . . . Made in Malden Basketball Footwear Standard equipment for the country’s leading teams—used by more championship winners than all other makes combined. Converse Rubber Shoe Co. Malden, Mass. “Hickory” CADILLAC TELL DAD That on that bad stretch of road the V-63 rides the ruts with an ease which seems to deny their presence. Cadillac is the car others use for com¬ parison. Frank D. 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Hall Sons Coal, Masons’ and Plasterers’ Supplies Bricks, Drains, Flues, Fireplace Material, Cement, Sheetrock, Sackett Board, Prepared Plaster, Hydrated Lime. OFFICE and YARDS 93 Maplewood Street 450 Lynn Street MALDEN - MASS. A Good Place To Get the Right Drug Store Goods at the Right Prices GARDNER HEATH Prescription Druggists 370 Main Street, Malden Cor. Exchange Street Butler Kilduff 282 Main Street MALDEN MEATS, FRUITS VEGETABLES COMPLIMENTS OF The Second National Bank of Malden, Mass. $ 2.00 gives you a year’s Social Membership in the Malden Y. M. C. A. Every student graduate should consult Mr. Pollock, the physi¬ cal director regarding gymnas¬ ium privileges. Special rates to Student Graduates this Year. MORGAN’S DRUG SIORE 169 Pleasant Street (Morgan Building) Malden The store best equipped to compound Prescriptions The store you can depend upon when you want anything usually kept in a drug store. We carry a large stock and sell at right prices We have compounded over a million prescriptions We have been here a long time. A. B. Morgan, Ph.G. COMPLIMENTS OF Gates Beauty Shop COMPLIMENTS OF 48 Pleasant Street Malden Ulnrtxm $c Gin. Tel. Malden 0046-R COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF Caldwell Furniture Co. HJnrkr (tal Gin. Always Reliable 126-134 Pleasant Street Malden 165 Pleasant Street Malden COMPLIMENTS OF J. Walsh Son 73 Summer St. Malden Telephones 0480 and 1190 Compliments of � Clifford - Black Company Inc. Furniture Five Floors 364-370 Main Street Malden Tel. 2527 A. RUSSO SONS 424 Main Street Converse Sq., Malden, Mass. Sodas, Confectionary, Luncheons The Place To Spend Your Recess Compliments of ($. JL Imntan Tel. Malden 5152-M Dr. L. N. Gendreau Podiatrist and Foot Specialist Dowling Building Room 413 6 PLEASANT STREET MALDEN, - MASS. Open Saturday Evenings Compliments of Gordon’s Women’s Shop.inc. Distinctive Apparel Morgan Building- 183 Pleasant Street We, thank you for all of your past patronage and wish you a happy and successful future. HIGGINS 102 Pleasant St. Malden Compliments of Mill Remnant Store 104 PleasanCStreet Malden Telephone 2400 Henry Wischusen Electrical Contractor 11 Dartmouth Street Malden Compliments of Kretchmar’s Ideal Market 31 Pleasant Street Malden Compliments of C. W. Smoke Shop Cut Prices Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Etc. Also a full line of Magazines Box Trade Our Specialty Compliments of C. M. BURBANK Marcelling Face and Scalp Treatment Swedish Method Malden 3782-W -- For Appointment Phone 4345 Compliments of Hoffman’s Auto Supply Co. 101 Pleasant Street Malden L. G. WRIGHT OPTOMETRIST Auto Accessories Radio Equipment Malden Square Electrical Appliances Sporting Goods Telephone Malden 1093J Compliments of Ideal Shoe Store Jones Stores General Dry Goods “QUALITY SHOES” Corner 61 Pleasant St. Malden Washington and Pleasant Streets Malden Compliments of KLASHMAN’S CO. Alonzo A. West 432 Main Street 90 Pleasant Street Malden Paints Hardware Men’s Clothing Plumbing, Heating Telephone 4220 Tel. 1852-R for Appointment S. MARCUS RUTH E. ASH Tg • V - f Beauty Culture Clothing, Haberdashery Hats and Caps 442 Main Street Odd Fellows Building Malden 492 Main Street, Malden, Mass. “Where Quality Counts” Tel. 5152-W Cunningham Grain Le De Luxe Company French Beauty Parlor Grain Elevator and Mills Oak Grove Station Anna A. Maver, Manager Malden Room 414 New Dowling Bld g Office Telephones Malden 2615-2616 Malden, Mass. R. A. HODGON, Treasurer Sew Electrically Free Demonstration Compliments of Have a Singer Electric Placed in Your Horae Today Gramstorff Bros. (Incorporated) Hemstitching to Order Needles, Oil, Repairs 101 Ferry Street Singer Sewing Machine Go. Incorporated Malden 154 Pleasant St. Malden Phone 1787-J COGGAN SHERMAN BenoiMVIcShane Co. Dealers in Hardware, Paints, Oils, Varnishes GOOD CLOTHING Cutlery and Kitchenware for Men and Young Men 415 Main Street Pleasant St., at Linden Ave. Malden Malden M. M. GOULD Compliments of Plumbing and Heating Elite Apparel Shoppe 469 Cross Street 29 Pleasant Street Malden Malden Tel. Malden 0678 “ The Store of Values” rrx ' piciuri s Madonna and Child—Feruzzi THE PERRY PICTURES CO. Malden, Mass. Awarded Four Gold Medals Kimball’s Malden Ice Cream Co. Ice Cream for all Occasions FANCY MOULDS and Pleasing Brick Combinations For Suggestions or To Give Your Order Call Malden 3300-2730-W OFFICE FACTORY 84 Exchange Street COMPLIMENTS OF H. A. Buckley Sons anfr Business men require specially Trained Help. 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