Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 310 of the 1932 volume:

nhLuOTijm 170811 £Dec lcatlon to Dorotkij J . Silbert Whether expcnmding the intricate principles of French grammar, manoevering her Ford sedan through the congested traffic areas of Malden, or energizing class meetings with an ardor peculiarly her own. Miss Gilbert, tried many times these two years, has never been found wanting. To her work she has brought a keen intellect; to her students, a warm, human sympathy. Ergo, my good fellows, here is a woman! k X 4 V 4. C ( . • t • � r - - . 41. C t. 1 , e ,f- . « 4 •,4J«C X C 4 4 •«. i . t • ■ c v ' :: r 04 ear t ook Staff Editor-4n-C hief EDWARD L. CUSHMAN 170811 Associate Editors ETHEL LILLY JEANETTE LODGEN Business Managing Editor WARREN A. WILSON Advertising Mariagers MELVIN G. COOMBS FRIEDA L. HILLSON BARBARA PAGE E. PARKER LEWIS LAWRENCE MCCARTHY HAROLD 1. SUMBERG Subscription Managers JAMES L. ORTNER CHARLES R. MacDONALD HENRY J. MASCARELLO Athletic Managers BARBARA LEWIS CARLTON P. ROSCOE Art Editors WILFRED Y. BENSON BERNARD SWARTZ ROBERT GOOLTZ ALBERT SCHLESINGER Biographers KATHRYN E. CUNNINGHAM JOSEPHINE VARNICK EDWARD BERMAN RUSSELL PERRY ELIZABETH LINDABURY MARGARET DEACON FRANK H. FLOYD Picture Committee ROSE GLADSTONE ROBERT R. DOONAN Typists LILY GLADSTONE R. ROSE FISHER JOSEPHINE KRASNER MOLLY COVNER DOROTHY BARR (S ass G l icers HENRY MASCARELLO President ROSE GLADSTONE Secretary JOSEPHINE VARNICK Vice President JAMES ORTNER Treasurer SIDNEY ALDORT “Sid” Lincoln Junior High School General N. Y. University “He’s quiet and willing and likes to work, From the hardest of tasks he will never shirk.’’ “Sid” has kept up the Lincoln tradition in M. H. S. by getting good marks, but notwithstanding his alma mater, he has been a very quiet and unassuming member of the class. JOSEPHINE BANDER “Jo” Lincoln Junior High School General “As idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean.’’ The “S” period is supposed to be for the purpose of studying, but from watching “Jo” you’d never think so. DOROTHY BARR “Dot” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial Boston University “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, avid low :— An excellent thing in a woman.’’ Sigma Phi; Maldonian, Typist. “Dot” is rather quiet in class but when She wants to, you ought to see the way she makes typewriters fly! DOROTHY BELL “Dot” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “Never put off till tomorrow a laugh that can he laughed todag.’’ Girls’ Elective Chorus; Girls’ Choir. “Dot” has a faculty of disturbing the decorum of class rooms. Perhaps some day her vocation will be a la Marie Dressier. EDWARD BERMAN “Eddie” Centre Junior High School College Boston University “The consciousness of diitg performed gives him music at midnight.” Boys’ Glee Club; Band; Opera Club; Class Orchestra; Maldonian, Biographer; Elective Chorus; Refreshment Committee, Senior Reception. Perhaps it’s “consciousness of duty performed” which inspires “Eddie” musically. But what inspired him biographically? MINNIE BOOKS “Mae” Lincoln Junior High School General Chandler “Mae” with her long hair so black, In ability does not lack.” After finishing her course at Chandler’s “Mae” intends to become a secretary to some fortunate business man. How fortunate that man will be! CHRISTINE NORMA BOOTH “Khris” Beebe Junior High School General Gibbs “Musical as is Apollo ' s lute. En Ka; Usona, Deputy, Treasurer; Band; Class Orchestra. Quiet, demure, and pleasing of manner, Khris has been a worthy member of ’32. Always on hand at every class function—along with her sax. ISADORE BRECHER “Izzy” Lincoln Junior High School College “A smile for every fellow, And two for every girl. Delta Psi; Cog, Treasurer; Senior Eeception Committee; Senior Outing Committee. Dash! Pep! Spirit! Vim! Vigor! A pause for breath, and there’s Izzy asking for class dues. PETER PAUL BRODSKY “Rusty” Lincoln Junior High School College “How I love that hair ivith a rusty tinge. His red hair is a true symbol of his fire for the Boston Bruins. ANNE ALTHEA BUSOOK “Pal” Lincoln Junior High School General Conservatory of Music “She discourseth sweet music and inipelleth all to listen.” “Bells of Beaujolais”; “Your Royal Highness”; McDowell Club; Opera Club; Elective Chorus; Girls’ Choir; Football Usher; Biology Club. “Pal” and the tardy bell have been vieing with each other for four years and that is why she has acquired such knowledge of poetry. The musical clubs will miss her sweet and forceful voice, and we hope that they will soon be singing one of her compositions. FRANCIS ROBERT CALLAHAN “Mike” Immaculate Conception General Holy Cross “However, he who says little May know a great deal.” There is nothing “Mike” likes better than manual training, and nothing he dislikes more than English. However, his quiet and unassuming personality has won him a host of friends. WILLIAM RUPERT CARD “Bill” Browne Junior High School Scientific Tufts “Sweet are the slumbers of this virtuous man.” Band; Gamma Sigma. Although “Bill” doesn’t realize it yet, he is gifted as a cornet soloist. His talent may some day be his undoing because of the ungracious reception of his dissonance. GERTRUDE COHEN “Gertie” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “Acquaintance she bears, arid friendship she keeps.” Gertrude is one of our “silent partners”, except when her advice is needed in some book-keeping dispute. But how eloquent she is at such a time! MORRIS ALBERT COHEN “Murry” Lincoln Junior High School Scientific “If silence is golden, here ' s a millionaire.” Band; Delta Psi. Knowing that silence is the road to fame, “Murry” has sought to gain renown along that path. We hope to read many of his articles in scientific magazines. ALBION AUGUSTINE COMEAU “Sonny” Browne Junior High School General “ ’Tis men like me that make the world go round.” Second Football Squad ’29, ’30, ’31; Baseball ’29; Biology Club. “Sonny” is the sunny member of our class—sunny personality, sunny disposition, sunny smile, and everything that goes to make up our sunny “Sonny”. MELVIN GEORGE COOMBS “Mel” Lincoln Junior High School General Editorial Work “Being young he looked for alt that young ' men demre” Honor Society; Blue and Gold, Editor-in-Chief, Athletic Editor; Upsilon Delta; Swimming Team ’29; Cheer Leader ’31; Senior Reception Committee; “Back from Brazil”; Maldonian, Advertising Manager; Biology Club. “Mel” is the busy man of our class. He is so active that even he can’t keep track of all hi s affairs. We have tangible evidence of his Friday night parlor games, and that’s all we’re allowed to tell. ARTHUR BERNARD COOPERSTEIN “Usha” Lincoln Junior High School College Columbia “As merry as the day is long.” Delta Psi; Asst. Football Manager ’29, ’30; Senior Reception Committee. Small, but full of pep and ready of wit, “Usha” has proven himself a good scout. MOLLY ELIZABETH COVNER “Mickey” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial Burdett “The best of me is diligence.” English Club, Executive Board; Class Orchestra; Maldonian, Typist. “Mickey” has been a very, very efficient secretary to our advertising manager. The money simply slides out of your pocket when she asks in a wheedling tone, “Is there any money here?” KATHYRN ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM “Kitty” Browne Junior High School College “Words are like leaves; and where then ' most abound, Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found.” Boys’ Glee Club Accompanist; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls’ Choir; Opera Club; “Bells of Beaujolais”; “His Royal Highness”; “Back from Brazil”; National Honor Society; Senior Reception Committee; Maldonian, Chairman of Biographers; Football Usher. “Kitty” takes her humor straight, puts her studies across, gets around her friends, and are we square when we say “Our Kitty’s going uy the grade!” EDWARD LOUIS CUSHMAN “Eddie” Centre Junior High School College Dartmouth “Every production of genius was first a prodxiction of enthusiasm.” Cog, President, Vice President, Secretary, Publicity Manager; Cog Debating Team ’29, ’30, Capt. ’31; Maldonian, Editor-in-Chief; Winner, Speaking Contest, ’31; M. H. S. Representative Lyford Contest; Alpha Zeta Pi; French Club; Track ’29, ’30; Second Football Team ’29; Senior Reception Committee; Football Usher; Best Speaker Cog-Melrose Debate; Best Speaker, Cog-Winthrop Debate; Class Day Orator, “Eddie” is one of the M. H. S. victims whose willingness to co-operate has never been fully appreciated. This victim is possessed of an efficient think-tank. This vic¬ tim prizes his ability to speak. This victim is industrious—alas, what a victim. MARGARET EVELYN DEACON “Peggy” Centre Junior High School General “She was ' tnade for happy thoughts. For playful wit and laughter.” Decoration Committee, Class Party; Maldonian, Biographer; Ecce Signum; Senior Dance Committee. Did you know Margaret was the original “Peg ’o my Heart”—at least in M. H. S. hearts? No wonder all the male members of the class enjoy themselves when Peggy is around. CLARE CORNELIA DINNEEN “Dinny” Browne Junior High School Commercial “A light heart lives lo7ig.” Usona, Secretary; Football Usher; Senior Reception, Usher; Senior Outing Com¬ mittee. “Dinny’s” pastime is “light reading”; that is, watching the electric signs along Tremont Street. Her chief problem now is to find something to do with her spare time. ROBERT RICHARD DOONAN “Pete” Centre Junior High School General “ forgive every woman everything.” Maldonian, Picture Committee. “Pete” has the right philosophy of life. He has no ambition except to work fast and well so that he may loaf longer. It takes “dough” for a loaf. DORIS LOUISE ELMSTROM “Dot” Beebe Junior High School College Boston University ‘‘Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. Courteous though gay, and gentle though retired.” En Ka; Usona. There may be a rule against whispering in M. H. S., but if so, Miss Norris has occasion to believe that Doris is not aware of that fact. HELEN ERICKSON Beebe Junior High School General “Swede” “To know her is to love her.” Ecce Signum. “Swede” has spent her out-of-school hours working (?) at the Public Library. She has been exposed to so many books, she must be a veritable tome of knowledge by now. EDWARD FIELDING “Teddy” Browne Junior High School General Wentworth “Every difficulty yields to the enterprising.” “Teddy” studied piano for several years. They thought he couldn’t play, but when he sat at the player-piano, a genius, to say the least. “Ted” is one of the few Englishmen who did not come over on the Mayflower; he crossed “la mer” on the “Acquitania”. RUTH ROSE FISHER “Cookie” Lincoln Junior High School General Chandler “True to her word, her work, her friends.” M. H. S. English Club, Executive Board; Le Cercle Francais, Secretary; Mal- donian. Typist. A good student, quite a linguist, and a very popular young lady is Rose. FRANK HORTON FLOYD “Frankie” Centre Junior High School College Harvard “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” Gamma Sigma; Football Usher; Boys’ Glee Club, Librarian; Maldonian, Bi¬ ographer; Chairman Senior Outing Committee; Lit. In the past three years, “Frankie”, our clever “little” newsboy has increased his height, knowledge, and number of friends. At this rate, we’re sure “Frankie” will be a big man some day. MILDRED JEAN GERTZBERG “Millie” Lincoln Junior High School General Stenographer “Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low,—an excellent thing in a woman.” MacDowell Club; Class Orchestra; Glee Club; Opera Club. Mildred has a wonderfully pretty voice and likes to sing before school under the capable direction of M. A. H. and C. M. N. She shows especial favoritism for number 119, “When You Come to the End of a Perfect Day.” We wish you would tell us about that day, Mildred. LILY GLADSTONE Lincoln Junior High School General Boston University “Be to her virtues verg Idnd, Be to her faults a little blind.” Phi Delta Phi; MacDowell Club, Publicity Manager; Football Usher; Maldonian, Head Typist; Hockey. Lily is just the best pal and jolliest companion we ever knew. A joke, a chuckle, and she’s gone. ROSE GLADSTONE Lincoln Junior High School General “Ye’ll be the fairest in the ha’ And the gayest on the green, lassie.’’ “Roses” Nurse MacDowell Club, Vice President 7, 8; Class Ring Committee; Football Usher; Class Secretary; Maldonian, Picture Committee; Home Room Treasurer; Phi Delta Phi; Class Executive Board. Rose is a “flower of girlhood”, but she forgot to climb all the way up the trellis. The only persons who aren’t her friends are those who do not know her, and they aren’t aware of what they are missing. WILLIAM NATHANIEL GLADSTONE “Willy” Lincoln Junior High School General “Man may hold all sonts of posts if he’ll only hold his tongue.’’ One word will describe “Willy”. He is unique. If you don’t believe it ask any teacher. Thus shall his epitaph read: “I did it, and I’m glad.” EDITH GLASER “Edie” Centre Junior High School College “And like another Helen, fir’d another Troy.’’ Kai Lun; French Club; Basketball. Who is that girl with the pretty smile and dimples, curly hair and huge wooly stocking hat? “Edie” Glaser, of course. ANNIE GOLDSTEIN “Ann” Lincoln Junior High School General Emerson “The truest ivisdom is a resolute determination.” French Club; MacDowell Club; Sigma Phi; Cog Prize Speaking Contest. She sings, she recites, she speaks French! Thus we might assume that Ann’s social life depends on her voice. Heaven help her if she ever gets laryngitis! ROBERT GOOLTZ “Bobby” Lincoln Junior High School General “A man of merit.” Band; Maldonian Art Editor; Boys’ Glee Club; Sargent Art Club. If you want your portrait drawn, see “Bobby”. Some of his best work is done during the biology class while he is learning to bisect, trisect, and draw circles around some of Nature’s wonders. We don’t know how much “Bobby” knows about biology, but he certainly can draw. THOMAS JOSEPH HANNAN “Tommie” Cheverus High School General “I am sure cares are an eneiny to life.” Freshman Footbal Team ’28; Varsity Football ’29, ’30; Baseball Team ’28, ’29. “Tommy” is one of the stone-faced comedians who tells you the drollest stories without so much as cracking a smile. Originality -|- personality = “Tommy” Hannon. Lincoln Junior High School General Lesley ' ‘When a ladi ’s in the case, You know all other things give place.” Kai Lun; Greenroom Dramatic Society; Senior Reception Committee; Maldonian, Advertising; Bowling; Basketball ’29; Football Usher. “Ginger is a remarkable business woman. She certainly produced “ads”. It must be that flaming red hair. MYRON KLINE HIMMELWRIGHT “Swede” Browne Junior High School General “Deeper than ever did plummet sound I’ll drown my books.” “Swede” can always get the upper hand in the matter of jokes. The teachers will remember him by the subdued laughs frequently issuing from his section of the room. GENEVIEVE BERNICE HOBERMAN “Gen” Beebe Junior High School College Radcliffe “Hatred is something I am not accustomed to entertain.” Kai Lun; Football Usher; “Back from Brazil”; Blue and Gold. A little more modest and not half so boisterous as the rest of us, nevertheless “Gen” accomplished much in her own quiet way. DANIEL FRANCIS HORGAN “Dannie” Centre Junior High School Manual Arts “He hath never fed of the dainties that are bred in books.” There seems to be great empty spaces in the matter of “Dannie’s” activities. Perhaps this should be attributed to modesty. SAUL HURWITZ “Inkspot” Lincoln Junior High School College “I’ve always agreed that there are tvjo sides to every question—my side and the wrong side.” Cog; Cog Debating Team. “Inkspot” once started, can keep on indefinitely on any subject, especially in English. Pdoyd Gibbons had better watch out when “Inkspot” gets through college. FRANK EDWIN HUTCHINSON “Hutchie” Beebe Junior High School General “An arguer meet for any foe.” Glee Club; Elective Chorus; Omicron Delta. “Hutchie” is one of the most cheerful fellows in the class. It is hard to catch him in an off moment. Well, we can’t be critical in that respect. FRANK EDWIN JACKSON “Shekels” Browne Junior High School General Bates “Hgw forcible are the right words” Football, Second Squad, ’29, ’30; English Club. No one can deny that idght words at the right time are forceful. “Shekels” knows how to use them. It is rumored that Miss Herrick has come under his spell. ELEANOR STINA JACOBSEN “El” Browne Junior High School Commercial “Books alone have never reared Sweet girl grculuates, golden-haired.” Girls’ Chorus; MacDowell Club; Biology Club. It does seem a shame such an attractive lady must waste her time studying bugs in the Biology Club, EVELYN LOUISE JOHNSON “Lyn” Browne Junior High School Commercial “When she ivill, she will, and you ctm depend on ' t — When she won ' t, she won’t and there’s an end on’t.” Elective Chorus; MacDowell Club; Usona. Silently “Lyn” arrived in our presence; silently she has remained; and silently she now departs. MORRIS KARRAS “Kawsh” Lincoln Junior High School College “Trul(j there is no sound so rare as that of mi own voice.” “Kawsh”, after four years of instruction, has mastered the English language which so many times has twisted his tongue into knots. Now that he has overcome this difficulty, we believe him ready for that great adventure—life. JOHN JOSEPH KELLEY “Kelley” Immaculate Conception School General “For he ' s a jolly good fellow!” Kelley is our ice cream man. He has a way of handing out a cone full of salt once in a while but then we’ll forgive him as long as we aren’t the unlucky ones. CHARLES DANIEL KELLUM “Chuck” Lincoln Junior High School College Harvard “Large bodies move slowly.” Boys’ Glee Club. “Chuck” is our imp of mischief and “little sinner”. He has kept us supplied with jokes and laughs for three years. Without him how dull our classes would have been! ELIZABETH THELMA KIDDER “Betty” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “Happy am I! From care I’m free! Why aren’t they ail contented like me?” Everywhere “Betty” goes, her good-natured smile is sure to accompany her. Being optimistic, Betty says, “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” MARY SARAH KINGSBUR Y Beebe Junior High School College “Modesty is a woman’s courage.” En Ka. Mary is the mathematical fiend of the class. We’ll probably see Mary’s name paired with Einstein’s one of these days. JOSEPHINE KRASNER “Jo” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial Boston University “Dignity of thought and action.” Football Usher; MacDowell Club; Maldonian, Typist. Charming? Certainly! Interested in school activities? More certainly! And somewhat of a student? Most certainly! Well, a bit of a flirt? Er - - perhaps! ETTA MEYER LANE “Et” Browne Junior High School Commercial Chandler “My heart is true as steel. “Et” is one of the people who have been seen but not heard. However, “Et” gets her “time-table” just tne same as the rest of us. BARBARA LEWIS “Barb” Beebe Junior High School College Sargent “Life icithout spo-rts is not life. Hockey ’29, ’30, Capt. ’31; Basketball ’30, Captain ’31; Blue and Gold, Exchange Editor; Football Usher; Maldonian, Athletic Editor; Class 6, Secretary; Class Party Refreshment Committee; Senior Reception Committee; Winner Maldonian Short Story Contest. Barbara has been one of our keenest followers of sports with an athletic record of which to be proud. “Barb” wields a mean hockey stick and makes baskets as fast as the umpire can blow the whistle. EDWIN PARKER LEWIS “Shorty” Beebe Junior High School General Cornell “ ’� t getting pretty husky now, A7id growing every day. Omicron Delta; Track, ’29, ’30, ’31; Rifle Team, ’30, ’31; National Bi-Weekly Award; Lit, Deputy; Senior Reception Committee; Biology Club, Vice President; Maldonian, Advertising. “Shorty” is that little fellow with a great big voice, who has more pep per molecular weight than the equivalent of T. N. T., especially in track, where “Rushing” Parker has been noticed rushing around in his Russian pants. ETHEL LILLY “Yeddy” Lincoln Junior High School Normal Simmons “Here’s to woman! She needs no eulogy! She speaks for herself!” Maldonian, Associate Editor; English Club, Deputy, Executive Board; Green¬ room Dramatic Society; National Honor Society; Senior Reception, Decorating Com¬ mittee; Phi Delta Phi; Football Usher; “Where But in America”; “Suppressed De¬ sires”. Carlyle tells us of his love for silent men—men who never chitter and chatter but when once they speak, golden words emanate, and worlds tremble. Ah, would that Carlyle had known “Yeddy”! MAX LILLY “Red” Lincoln Junior High School College “E’en though vanquished, he could argue still.” “Red” has ever been the dissentient in the class. We feel his argumentive attitude has been assumed for pure sport and not for love of ideals. ELIZABETH MAY LINDABURY “Betty” Beebe Junior High School College Smith “The sweetest sold that ever looked with human, eyes.” En Ka; Maldonian, Biographer. A vote of gratitude is due Betty for having so beautifully decorated with her posters our otherwise-drab corridors. They were clever pieces of work, done by a clever person. JEANETTE LODGEN “Net” Lincoln Junior High School General Simmons “Accomplishment is the brightest star” National Honor Society; English Club, President, Publicity Manager; Blue and Gold, Class Editor, News Editor, Literary Managing Editor; Greenroom Dramatic Society; Sargent Art Club; Phi Delta Phi; Maldonian, Associate Editor; Prize Winner, Cog Prize Speaking Contests; Football Usher; Biology Club; “Intimate Strangers”; Senior Reception Committee; Class Party Committee; Class Prophet; “Where But In America”. Jeanette has served the class of 1932-A and the whole school, in fact, as a topic of discussion for three years, but she still remains the eternal enigma—baffling and indescribable. FRANK LUDMERSKY “Cal” Lincoln Junior High School General University of Buffalo “A life devoid of fame or praise Yet nobly spent.” Cog, Executive Board 7, 8, Publicity Manager; Football ’31; Alpha Mu. There is nothing better than studying—before the bell rings announcing that it is 8 o’clock, “Why have homework” he bemoans, “when you can enjoy yourself?” SAUL LUKOFSKY “Luke” Lincoln Junior High School Scientific M. I. T. “He is a very headstrong animal, who ' mistakes the spirit of contradiction for the love of independence.” Cog. Rightly named the “cynic”, “Luke” has dared to question the great powers of love, and scorn the existence of a soul. Time may see the publication of his philoso¬ phical works dedicated to Miss Child. ANNA ELOISE LUTHER “Ann” Browne Junior High School Commercial “And join ivith thee Calm, Peace and Quiet.” Woe be to the one who calls her “quiet miss”! She has vowed revenge. To be safe we’ll say “Ann” has been reticent during her school days. CHARLES RAYMOND MacDONALD “Mac” Lincoln Junior High School College “A man is but what he knoweth.” Senior Reception, Refreshment Committee; Maldonian, Subscription Manager; Home Room Treasurer; Executive Board; Class Day Historian. “Mac” has always been an outstanding figure in our class because of his smile and pleasing personality together with that sonorous laugh and capacity for mirth. “Mac” is no dull lad, either! FLORENCE MacLEAN “Flossie” Browne Junior High School College Salem Normal “A kindly ivord for all hath she.” Latin Club; MacDowell Club. Although “Flossie” hasn’t been in the public eye we have, however, always realized her presence. Only the best can be said about her! ETTA MAY MAGLUE Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, —Arul so do I.” Et” MacDowell Club. When “Et” gives you that characteristic shrug of hers, remember it is not the cold shoulder, but rather might be interpreted as “chic”. They say chic girls make good stenographers. BERTHA MAHANEY Lincoln Junior High School Commercial Boston University “Her ivays are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.” Basketball; MacDowell Club. Although B. U. is a huge institution, we know it will not fail to recognize our good friend, Bertha. WALTER ALOYSIUS MARAGHY “Wally” St. Francis de Sales College “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” Swimming ’30, ’31; Football, Second Squad. Little need be said of “Wally” after one glance at his bright, flashing smile. Although undecided about his future occupation, we know that he will make good. BARBARA CHARLOTTE MARR “Babs” Beebe Junior High School Commercial “When she passed it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music.” En Ka; Class Orchestra. Inject fun and warmth into the word “serene” and the description fits Barbara perfectly. HENRY JOSEPH MASCARELLO “Mascy” Browne Junior High School Scientific Dartmouth “II vaut son pesant d ' or.” Class President 6, 7, 8; Cog, Vice-President, Debating Team; Cheer Leader ’30 ’31; Student Assembly Committee; National Honor Society; Maldonian, Subscription Manager; Chairman Class Ring Committee; Senior Reception Committee; Le Cercle Francais. “Mascy” has done much since he has been at M. H. S. to make us believe this is a slightly better place because he has been here. If ’32 may be taken as an example of how a difficult task may be brought to a successful conclusion, we have no doubt as to what “Mascy’s” future will be. JOSEPH MAZONSON “Red” Lincoln Junior High School College Colby “Then he will talk—good gods! How he will talk!” Alpha Zeta Pi. “Red” has a wonderfully keen brain, and he can think of plenty of questions to puzzle his teachers. And does he love to argue! Take our word for it; he does. If there is nothing to argue about, he argues anyway. MAX MAZONSON “Mac” Lincoln Junior High School College Tulane “He seemed to retam. a iviry vigor and alertness.” Romeo and Don Juan have a powerful rival in Max. We don’t know how he does it, but he certainly has a way with women. CORNELIUS FOX McAULIFFE “Neal” Centre Junior High School College Boston College “A moral, sensible, and ivell-bred man.” Senior Dance Committee. We have heard very little of “Neal” during his high school career but we can vouch for his ability to run dances. LAWRENCE NEAL McCARTHY “Big Mac” Lincoln Junior High School General Clerk “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as good humor.” Maldonian, Advertising Manager. “Mac” is the lad who came to the rescue of the advertising staff of the Year Book. He is most noted for his wit, but we have found him to be a hard-working, helpful chap under his fun-loving exterior. LEONARD RUSSELL McNELLY “Len” Bay County High, Florida College “You viust run to win the race” Track ’29, ’30, ’31. “Len” has been the “Adonis” of the track team. He must have been always running ahead of other activities,—and getting there. FANNIE MILLER Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “A born business woman is she, For typing and stenography Come to her quite easily.” English Club; Greenroom Dramatic Society; MacDowell Club; Tennis; Blue and Gold, News Editor; Valedictorian. When one glances at her achievements, one sees that Fannie must have been a very busy lady during the course of her high school career. Always a steady and dependable worker, she’ll make some man a splendid-secretary. NATALIE MITCHELL “Nat” Browne Junior High School College Librarian “I’m sometimes sorry that I am a woman, but ’m very glad that I am not a man, and I shoiddn’t care to be an angel.” French Club; Class Orchestra; Senior Reception Committee. “Nat” had quite a job determining whether she ought “to be or not to be” a librarian, before the President of Dartmouth persuaded her she was needed there. SYLVIA MOLK Lincoln Junior High School General “For she was just the quiet kind, Whose natures never vary.” “Sandy” A tilt of the head, a twinkle in her eye, a cute little gesture of her hand, and a significant—well, as only S. M. can do it. MARION MOORE Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “To be simple is to he great.” Opera Club; Girls’ Choir. Do you want a soloist of rare ability? Or some one to team up with Lawrence Tibbett? Ask Marion. Do you want fun, friendship, or sympathy? Ask Marion. EDWARD JAMES MORAN “Eddie” Browne Junior High School Manual Arts “The world knows nothing of its greatest men.” “Eddie” should go to Yale, for he could then lean on the Yale fence as he does on the Dell Park fence now. SAMUEL NOAH “Sam” Beebe Junior High School College Optician “The gentleman is learned, and a most rare speaker.” Alpha Delta Sigma. There are in our midst, quiet boys who believe in the philosophy “Silence is Golden.” Sam is a nugget. JAMES LOUIS ORTNER “Jimmie” Centre Junior High School College Bates “A fine little fellow, honest, intelligent, and kind.” National Honor Society; Treasurer Class 6, 7, 8; Alpha Delta Sigma; Mal- donian, Subscription Manager; Swimming Team Manager ’30, ’31; Asst. Baseball Manager ’30; Lit, Secretary; Cheer Leader ’31; Ring Committee; Class Party Com¬ mittee; Class Day Prophet. From class treasurer to cheer leader—.such is the “Dutchman’s” range of achieve¬ ments. The girls wish he were taller, football fans know he can holler, and some teachers think he’s a bother. BARBARA MARGARET PAGE “Barb” Beebe Junior High School Commercial “A genial disposition brings to its ovmer many friends.” Usona, Deputy, Board of Directors; En Ka; Elective Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club; Hockey ’30; Basketball ’30; Football Usher ’30, ’31; Class Party Committee; Senior Reception Committee; Maldonian, Advertising Staff. Barbara according to Latin means—well, not quite civilized. “Barb” isn’t like that, so she ought to have a nom-de-plume. RUSSELL GRAYHAM PERRY “Russ” Browne Junior High School Commercial Bentley “He is best at ease who nieddleth least.” Boys’ Glee Club; Maldonian, Biographer. “Russ’s” literary genius has been overlooked, we’re sorry to say, until the bi¬ ographies for the year book were written. For his work, he deserves a gold medal, but we know he’s too modest to accept it. EDWARD PRATT “Eddie” Beebe Junior High School General Engineering “He was the mildest-mannered man that ever scuttled ship or cut a throat.” “Eddie” is one of the complex M. H. S.-ites. Just when we ’ve decided he is quiet, modest, and demure, he suddenly becomes full of fun, out for mischief, and then we are forced to change our minds about this illustrious student. THOMAS PATRICK RAFFERTY “Babe” Cheverus School Commercial Burdett College “Come then, expressive Silence, muse his praise.” Second Football Squad ’29, ’30; Baseball ’29; Track ’29. Oftentimes it pays to be a silent listener. Take “Babe”, for instance. He spends his class time listening to the words of wisdom which fall from the lips of his teachers, and profits by this trait. HAROLD RANDALL “Hal” Lincoln Junior High School General “Nothing can cover his high fame but heaven.” Engineer Rand ’29; Science Club; Track ’29, ’30, ’31; Basketball ’29, ’30, ’31; Football ’29, ’30, ’31; Senior Dance Committee. Most fellows seek the society of “Queens” but “Hal”, although spending a great deal of time at football practice, finds a few spare hours daily to spend with a “Prince (ss)”. ELMER LOUIS ROBERTS “Al” Centre Junior High School General “Arguments very seldom convince.” Rifle Club; Gamma Delta Sigma. “Al” is seen often but seldom heard—at least when he should be heard. That is a fault that is easily remedied. CARLTON PAUL ROSCOE “Carlie” Centre Junior High School College Brown “Persistence is a rxing in the ladder of success.” National Honor Society; Lit, Publicity Manager; Upsilon Delta; Track ’29, ’30, ’31; Maldonian, Athletic Editor; Class Executive Board; Orator. “Carlie” has been a member of the track team for three years but has not run beyond the educational and social organizations of the school. ’Tis whispered he is a woman hater. Impossible for a man of such talent! CELIA RUBEN “Ce” Lincoln Junior High School General “Here’s to the girl with eyes of brown Whose spirit proud you cannot down.” Little has been said of Celia these past three years and so we presume that she was too enthralled with her studies to be bothered with activities. EDITH SHIRLEY RUBIN “Edie” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast.” Orchestra, Concert Mistress ’31, ’32; Elective Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club; Opera Club, Secretary, (2) ; Class Orchestra, Conductor; English Club; Kai Lun. “Edie” is known to us as the class musician, being a very capable violinist and singer. And as manipulator of a baton, she’s incomparable. MAX SASLAW “Sas” Lincoln Junior High School Scientific M. I. T. “Common sense to an uncommon degree is what the world calls ivisdom.” Salutatorian; Cog, Executive Board. Could you imagine the class salutatorian not being studious? That’s Max Saslaw, the boy who never took home a book which wouldn’t fit in his coat pocket. But “Sas” didn’t have to bring home books; two study periods, a little time before school, and the application of a most brilliant mind was sufficient to “bring home the bacon”. ALBERT SCHLESINGER “Slos” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “One science, only will our one genius fit ' ’ Mass. Normal Art Maldonian, Art Editor. It has been said that art belongs to women. Nevertheless, we must admit that Slos’s drawings show real talent. Look for his comic strip one of these days. FREDERIC CHARLES SHEPARD “Fred” Browne Junior High School College “E’eyi though vanquished he coidd argue still.’’ Glee Club. “Fred” is addicted to loquacity. Yet, his talent is to no avail when confronted by Miss Herrick’s keen ears. ALBERT SHIFF “Al” Lincoln Junior High School College “Piercing the night’s dull ear with thy celestial melody.” Orchestra. The violinist! We understand that no musicale is a success without “Al” and his violin. But in spite of that he is all the time playing it. We also understand that he loves a good joke, likes better to tell one, and is a good Boy Scout! EDNA MARIE STEELE “Eddie” Browne Junior High School College “Her thoughts are many, her words are few.” Salem Normal Glee Club; Class Orchestra; Senior Reception Committee. “Eddie” deserves a lot of credit! She’s the only one we ever heard of who got excused from Latin recitation because of a cold. She deserved a vacation for her good work, anyway. NETTIE LEA SUGARMAN “Micka” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient.” Nettie is like the first part of her last name—sweet and pleasing—always ready to satisfy her teachers and friends. HAROLD IRVING SUMBERG “Hal” Lincoln Junior High School General Newspaper Work “Industrious, earnest in every art, A practical man, a man of fact.” Rifle Club; Blue and Gold, News Editor, Athletic Editor; Maldonian, Advertising Staff. “Hal” knows his journalism, as shown by his work while on the Blue and Gold Staff. All possible success is wished him as one of our future literary geniuses. kWi BERNARD SWARTZ “Bernie” Lincoln Junior High School General Boston University Art “Every century or so a super-man apjKuirs—a master in, the language of Art.” Delta Psi; Greenroom Dramatic Society, Executive Board; Maldonian, Art Editor. “Bernie’s” talented fingers have etched many works of art, but his greatest accomplishment was in keeping silent one whole period in Miss Lyon’s room. SAYRA HARRIET SWARTZ Lincoln Junior High School General Boston University “How divine a thing a wotmin may be made.” Elective Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club. Sayra is the fascinating young lady with jet black tresses who spends her leisure time drawing pictures of mysterious and alluring women—that is, when there isn’t any shorthand to be done. MARGARET RUTH TIRRELL Beebe Junior High School General “The ornament of a meek a,nd quiet spirit.” Mai ' garet is not an especially noisy person—and she is not too talkative. But you may be sure that when she speaks, she knows what she is talking about. A friendly soul whose acquaintance is a real pleasure. EVELYN THERESA TROUT “Ev” Beebe Junior High School Commercial Stenographer “Si nipathi in years, manners, and beauty.” Field Hockey; Usona; Football Usher. In this day and age of sophistication, girls like Evelyn are rare, and because of that, perhaps, all the more desirable. It is not only the blueness of her eyes that tells us of her frankness, sincerity, generosity, and all-absorbing sympathy. We know her as the most loyal and understanding of friends. JOSEPHINE VARNICK “Jo” Centre Junior High School College Radcliffe “She ivalks in beauty.” Class Vice President 6, 7, 8; Greenroom Dramatic Society, Vice President, Execu¬ tive Board, Publicity Manager; English Club, Executive Board; Maldonian Staff, Biographer; Class Orchestra; Kai Lun; Home Room Treasurer; Class Party Com¬ mittee; Senior Reception Committee. “Jo’s” popularity comes from her sunny disposition and her habitual air of com- raderie. Wherever she is, she always is “one of the gang.” MARJORIE MOORE WEBSTER “Marge” Browne Junior High School College Burdett “Whatever skeptic could inquire for. For every why she had a wherefore.” Orchestra; French Club; Class Orchestra; Senior Reception Committee. To look at her, she seems harmless, but she has a vicious habit of pen-jabbing— jabbing away with a smile. MANUEL WEINER Lincoln Junior High School Scientific “Christy” M. I. T. “I am, sir, the brother of the Augee.” Cog. “Christy” is the boy who has kept the office files in a mixed-up state because of the many changes in subjects in his course. He is a brilliant fellow, and is usually found helping some less-talented student with his math. LEONARD SYLVESTER WEST “Len” Beebe Junior High School General Wentworth “Actions speak louder than words.’’ Rifle Club, Range Officer; Rifle Team, Captain and President ’31; Track ’30. “Len” has no need to go west. He already can make his gun answer for his lack of words. Warning! Be sure the gun isn’t loaded. WARREN ARCHIBALD WILSON “Tim” Beebe Junior High School College Antioch “Courting and wooing Brings dallying and doing.’’ Lit, Publicity Manager, Vice President, President; Blue and Gold, Advertising- Manager, Business Manager; Year Book, Business Manager; Track, Manager ’29, ’30; Second Football Squad ’28; Class Party Committee; Reception Committee; Rifle Club ’28; Omicron Delta. “Warren Archibald” is a hard monicker to live up to. “Tim”, however, has indeed overcome it as seen from his list of activities. Perhaps that was what lent so much dignity to his bearing. Ahem! LOUISE ELLEN WINCHELL “Lou” Beebe Junior High School Commercial Chandler “Alwai s readif for a bit of fun, But never shirking ivhen tvork’s to he done.” English Club, Vice President, Secretary; “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme”; “Intimate Strangers”; Usona, Board of Directors; Blue and Gold; Classi Party Committee; En Ka; Football Usher. Here’s a “Lou” who follows the stage although the last name isn’t Tellegan. Alas, we fear the stage will be deprived of her genius since Chandler’s is claiming her. SARAH WINOGRADSKY “Sookie” Lincoln Junior High School College Northwestern “Athletic Soundness.” Girls’ Hockey Team, ’30, ’31; Girls’ Basketball Team, ’30, ’31. With a long list of athletic achievements such as Sarah’s, one can predict that Helen Wills Moody is soon to have some stiff competition. High School, to Sarah, was just a swell place to shine as an unusual athlete and a great sport. RACHEL YAFFE “Rae” Lincoln Junior High School Commercial “A smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial, happy way she had.” Opera Club; Hockey, ’30; Basketball, ’29, ’30. Rachel—the vivacious young flapper of 124 whose keen delights have been whisper¬ ing, clicking her wooden heels together, rushing into the room sixty seconds before the bell rang, and raving about “her man”. MABEL ALMA ZEIMETZ “Babe” Centre Junior High School General “That girl is like a high mettled racer. Tremendouslg pretty, too.” Opera Club. Judging by Mabel’s activities, she’s headed to be a musical comedy star. It’s a hard life, Mabel! Special SSi Log rap rues Ale CORA ELIZABETH ANDERSON “Hep” Everett High School General “A genial disposition brings to its owner many friends.” Cora is fond of swimming and dancing and is a very good penman. LESTER ELWOOD BALCOM “Let” Beebe Junior High School College Radio “The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.” The only way for one to know if “Let” is in the room is to hunt for a group of humanity draped around a desk, where “Let” in his fatherly way, will be found explaining Latin translations to his loyal followers. WILFRED YOUNG BENSON “Will” Lincoln Junior High School Scientific M. 1. T. “Success is readiness for the occasion” Art Club, President; Glee Club; Opera Club; Maldonian, Art Editor. “Will” has been the official interior decorator of the class. The success of the “Bon Voyage” senior reception was due largely to “Will’s” efforts. Thanks a lot. EMMA FLORENCE FERRIS “Flossie” Centre Junior High School General “All will spy in thy face a blushing, womanly, discovering grace.” Football Usher ’29, ’30, ’31; “Pinafore”; Elective Chorus. She has a “dimple in her chin, and a-”. But it’s a nice little devil. The kind that lends charm to her honest friendliness. VICTOR ELIOT MOORE “Vic” Browne Junior High School College “Silence has become his mother tongue.” Silent, calm, steady, not addicted to books or ladies’ charms. FRANCIS DILLON Centre Junior High School General “Slotv to embark in such an undertaking.’ ' Francis must like this school pretty well, judging from the amount of time he has spent here. He takes Biology,—and how Biology takes him. GERTRUDE GUSSIE GOLDSTEIN “Gert” Lincoln Junior High School College “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” What! No activities? Some of our “shining lights’ ' must have usurped “Gert’s” share. Don’t feel badly however, because we will wish you the best of luck just the same. ELSIE MARIAN GROSS Centre Junior High School General “Our own felicity we make or find.” Marian has us “buffaloed” most of the time with her fast and witty remarks. However, the sting is removed because we know that what Marian; says is in fun. PAULINE EVELYN HOAR Browne Junior High School Commercial “Shines only with an astral lustre.” After you’ve joked with her, talked with her, and argued with her, you’ll know why she has the reputation of being so good-natured. GEORGE WARREN MULREY “Mul” Browne Junior High School General Clark “Great deeds cannot die.” Football, ’29, ’30, ’31; Baseball, ’29, ’30, Captain ’31; ball, ’29, ’30, Captain ’31. Track, ’29, ’30, ’31; Basket- Balance in the log of life: Assets Liabilities Ever-present smile Old Harry Never-failing calmness Athletic ability We like “Mul” as much for his carefree self as for his athletic ability. ARTHUR WILLIAM MURCHISON “Art” Browne Junior High School College Tufts “He lives content, and envies none, Not even a monarch on his throne.” Although not outstanding, “Art” has been cooperative, supporting his class in all functions. CHARLES TOBIN “Fishmonger” Lincoln Junior High School Scientific “I’ll be merry, I’ll be free. I’ll be sad for nobody.” “Fishmonger” has discovered a means for concentrating energy, a principle sought for years by the scientific world. Although he didn’t carry away top honors, never¬ theless, he studied long, dreary hours, the amount of which was cheerfully prescribed by the teachers—and that’s enough. Graduation Program RAYMOND OVERTURE Thomas Orchestra THE VIKING SONG Coleridg e-Taylor Chorus SALUTATORY—“Our Leaders Of Tomorrow” Max Saslaw SOPRANO SOLO Marion Moore ORATION—“Shame Of Our Good Citizens” Carlton Roscoe NIGHTFALL IN GRANADA Pu m Girls’ Semi-Chorus Incidental Solo by Mabel Zeimetz DANUBE WAVES J. Ivanovici Orchestra Student Leader, Edith Rubin VALEDICTORY—“The New Consciousness” Fannie Miller PRESENTATION OF WASHINGTON AND FRANKLIN HISTORY MEDAL PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Farnsworth G. Marshall, Superintendent of ScJwols BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE Strauss Chorus Saluta torij Our Leaders of Tomorrow Max Saslaw The corruption and cupidity of men in the high places in our public life has been demon¬ strated again and again ever since the spoils sys¬ tem was introduced into our government early in the nineteenth century. The stigma of the oil scandals of the Harding administration is still fresh in the memory of the public. Today the temptations in the path of a high official are greater than ever before. El very important business interest, every powerful organization main¬ tains an expensive well-directed lobby in Washington. The American Legion says: “It must be recognized that. . . .legislation is literally made outside the halls of Congress by groups of persons. . . .and the deliberating process within Congress constituted a sort of formal ratification.” Evi¬ dently, the Legion is determined to be such a group, for in national con¬ vention the Legion was instructed to bring to bear upon Congress all the pressure of its organization. That the pressure is being skillfully applied is shown by the fact that the Legion has pushed three different measures through Congress over the veto of the President. This “pressure” exerted by organizations that capitalize the senti¬ mentalism of the people are the greatest menace to sound, constructive legislation in this country. The Congressman who ventures to resist this pressure, and acts as his conscience dictates, and for the best interests of the entire nation, must be prepared for abuse from these organizations, if not political death. In defense of the economic lobbies, the theory has been advanced that “big business” should rightfully control our government. But now the people have lost faith in the sagacity of big business. The tariff that big l3usiness has forced upon the nation has been a contributing factor in lessening our foreign trade and has antagonized the entire civilized world. If Congress had been more concerned with the political welfare of the nation than with the merely economic, it is unlikely that the recent tariff would have been passed. Since the time of McKinley, the American government, mainly for economic reasons, has perpetrated grave injustices on weaker peoples. The elastic conscience of some of our leaders was responsible. Let us con¬ sider the case of the Philippine Islands. When the United States entered these Islands, the natives were in armed revolt against the tyrant Spain. The patriots were persuaded to join forces with the Americans and drive out the Spaniard, but after the end of the war they found that they had merely changed rulers—when Spain was overthrown, America took con¬ trol. Under the leadership of Aguinaldo the Filipinos rebelled. The up- rising was finally crushed during Roosevelt’s administration. Once peace was established the problems of government arose. How much liberty were the Philippines entitled to? “Does the Constitutioii follow the flag?” By a bare decision of five to four, the Supreme Court decided that the Constitution offered no obstacles to the imperialistic policy of the United States. President Wilson finally forced Congress to promise that the Philip¬ pines should become independant when the time was ripe. Since it was economic greed that first led us to seize the Islands, now that rubber’s produced there, thus multiplying several times the economic value of the Philippines, it is unlikely that the business interests will allow Congress to declare the time is “ripe” for the Philippine independance. Thus it can be seen that the official or legislator our government needs is one who will understand the terrific pressure of economic interests and of selfish organizations. He must be critical of our national shortcomings. Such a man was Admiral Sims, who, in 1901, wrote to President Roosevelt, over the head of the Navy Department, a letter asserting that the navy “couldn’t shoot for beans”, and proving this contention with target prac¬ tice records. The President placed Sims in charge of the navy’s target practice, and in six years our naval gunners were the best shots in the world! Meanwhile Sims was making bold, sweeping criticisms about the construction of our battleships. The Navy Department was furious ! The ship-builders did their utmost to damn him and have him court-martialed. His efforts in the face of these obstacles gave the United States a powerful, modern navy. This man was not frightened by the possibility of the ruin of his career. His was a courageous, disinterested service that benefited the entire nation. Another example of a man who worked for the good of the people as a whole rather than for a group of powerful persons or organizations was the late Senator La Follette. Between 1880 and 1905 he took the State of Wisconsin from a group of reactionaries, powerfully entrenched both at home and in Washington, and instituted a thorough, intelligent, and constructive programme such as no other State has ever benefited from. He actually hired a group of trained economists and even made the State University a thinking machine for Wisconsin. Whether in the service of the state or of the nation, this man was no mere politician but an ardent, fearless public servant. A Senate composed of ninety-six such men would not “play politics” while the nation writhes in economic distress. It is unfortunate that there are now no great leaders like Washington, who was too wealthy and powerful to be coerced or influenced by graft, who gave generously of himself, his time, his money to the country, and who understood how to draw into the service of the government the ablest and best men. This year, two centuries after the birth of Washington, a vast nation will pay tribute to his memory. Let the leaders of today forget petty differences, rise above personal greed, and guide this country, and a grateful posterity will sanctify their names. In the words of Francis A. Kellor: “America needs a national con¬ sciousness which shall be willing to give as well as receive benefits, and to put something into politics as well as take something out, an ideal which shall make every resident give something of his interest, service, time, and money voluntarily to America, without waiting for conscription and with¬ out quibbling over ‘rights, emergencies, time of need,’ or ‘obligations of business.’ ” Hearts light, eyes bright, Life ahead and after; Ours the joy of toiling. Love and mirth and laughter. All before us gladness. No time today for sadness. Hail world! thy calls allure us. Hearts and hopes and friends assure us. Hopes high, work nigh. Life before us stretches Out through cloud and sunshine But leading to successes E’en through years of trial. Patience, pluck, denial. Hail world, we take thy greeting! The best you have, we sure are seeking! Mm The New Consciousness Fannie Miller Never has there been a situation that has tried the very souls of men throughout the world as at the present moment prevails. Our country has in its development passed through some five tremendously upsetting panics and yet it has al¬ ways emerged to a far greater prosperity. As a matter of reasonable certainty this present period of business stagnation and political insecurity of¬ fers a tremendous economic problem that is for a time very upsetting, but like other human readjustments is bound to advance civilization enormously. The fact is that the American people are the undisputed masters of machinery in the whole world. It is also true that although these people constitute only one-sixteenth of the population of the world they control one-half of the business of the entire commercial, industrial, and financial world. When France, England, Italy and other warring nations were, pros¬ trate, there was an unprecedented demand for our products. Naturally business expansion on a huge scale followed and our products were bought as never before. Eventually, however, these other nations began to re¬ cover industrially and the world waked up to the fact that more goods and raw products were being produced than were needed. Markets were flooded with commodities for which there was no demand and prices were deflated. Along with easy money when business was good the people of our coun try yielded to the very human temptation to spend freely and vie with one another in spending. All energies were devoted to speculation rather than sober thinking with the result that stock and bond and realty values soared beyond all reason. Since one extreme follows another, however, when the crash came there was panic. Now panic means sudden, unreasoning, overpowering fear. Public confidence is shaken, international good faith is sorely tested, and a ghast¬ ly number of persons are without work or visible means of support. A period of tremendous business prosperity and easy money has been super¬ seded by business repression and loss of work and desperate need. One of the uses of adversity is that it so often turns our minds to the things that matter most in life and arouses the sweetness and depth of sympathy in human nature. Adversity may be doing this very thing for us at the present time. There is an urgent need for those who have steady work and no financial embarassment to help tide over in the present emergency those who are without work. Never before has such a thought actuated the public mind as people have come right now to realize that the maladjustment of distinct groups of society is a perilous source of injury to all other groups. Hence we are at last beginning to realize that brotherhood of man that the poet Burns foretold a hundred and fifty years ago: “Then let us pray that come it may, As come, it will for a’ that, That sense and worth, o’er a’ the earth. May bear the gree’, and a’ that. For a’ that, an a’ that. It’s coming yet, for a’ that. That man to man, the world o’er, Shall brothers be for a’ that.” All of our citizens must meet this distress caused by unemployment in a real American fashion. Confidence, faith, and courage are needed now more than ever. Our people must hold steady and have faith in our coun¬ try and its institutions. We must set our minds against fear depending whole-heartedly on those who are in closest touch with government and business to lead the way out of confusion. The human reason never yet has faced a perplexing situation that could not be solved with the help of Almighty God. With the trained intellect and the fine ideals of the twentieth century, once the, hearts of the people are touched and the na¬ tions of earth renounce their suspicions of one another and the United States in her strong resourcefulness leads the way, the world must draw more closely together in an understanding sympathy that is bound to pro¬ duce a beneficent prosperity. Our own President knows from personal contact with other parts of the world too much about international affairs to be an unsound leader. Let us lay his words to our hearts and minds: “We have the self-containment, the resources, the manhood, the intelligence and by united action we will lead the world to a recovery. With the guidance of Almighty God, with the same faith and self-sacrifice with which our nation won victory fourteen years ago, so shall we win victory today.” The conscience of America has never failed! VALE Classmates: We are gathered here this evening for an occasion which we shall never forget. It marks the close for most of us of school life, these three years of happy and successful activity in the Malden High School. Hither¬ to we have been under guidance in our effort to develop powers of mind and action. But now we are passing as it were through a gate into a new and quite different life that will challenge still other powers of mind and heart and will. We shall be expected toi take much more responsibility, to think clearly and rationally for ourselves, and to cooperate understandingly in the new consciousness of human interdependence. This present depression is making us realize the actual necessity for cooperation and benevolence among all the people. It is therefore for us as young American citizens with the privilege and duty to participate in government to promote the spirit of peace and brotherhood in our country and elsewhere. Life has ceased to be simple; new conditions raise new problems. The old ideals, however, do not change—truth, loyalty, honor, courage, faith. Let us hold fast to these and go forth from this place with these lines of Edwin Markham ringing in our ears: “There is a destiny that makes us brothers; None goes his way alone; All that we send into the lives of others Comes back into our own.” Classmates of 1932-A, farewell! Qration The Shame of Our Good Citizens Carlton P. Roscoe The American people today are facing a most serious problem in the crime condition of their cities. Our newspapers daily picture this condi¬ tion with such blazing headlines as: “Outlaws Kill Six Officers”, “Guns Roar in North End Gang War”, “Twenty Coast Guard Men Charged with taking Rum Bribes”, “Chain Store Manager Faces Bandit’s Gun”. These reports come not only from such cities as Chicago or New York, but from vn throughout the length and breadth of our land. It has been a common tendency to blame the men who run our govern¬ ment for this state of affairs, and in this accusation, the people are partly justified due to the alliance that has grown up in recent years between the crook, the politician, and the, police. The modern crook realized that crime could not exist today unaided by some outside force. With this in mind, he allied himself with the politician, the city official in control of the departments and legislation of the city, who if generously bribed, would furnish him the necessary aid. A striking example of such an alliance is Tammany’s control of New York City. Today Tammany not only controls the polls, but through the men that it elects, runs the city government, makes the laws, and determines the extent of their enforcement. Now when the politician has joined the crook, it is an easy matter to force the police into the alliance. In most of our cities, the head of the police department is appointed by the mayor. If the police head does not obey the mayor’s orders, it is very easy for the mayor to have him fired. For example, Chicago, America’s model city, has had forty-three police chiefs in the last eighty-five years, or a new chief every nineteen months. Now what chance has an honest police chief to make an organ¬ ized drive on crime if he serves only nineteen months in office? On the other hand, in Milwaukee there have been only two police chiefs in the last fifty years. The result is that today Milwaukee enjoys the reputation of being the American city with the cleanest criminal record. In many cities, policemen on the force have, also found that it pays to be dishonest, and that by keeping their eyes closed, they can make a lot of easy money. A recent investigation in New York revealed that one police lieutenant had banked two hundred and thirty-seven thousand dol¬ lars with an annual salary of only three thousand and five hundred dollars, and members of the vice squad were found to have bank accounts which had grown eighty seven thousand dollars in three years. When questioned, these men replied that the money had been won through exceptional luck in horse racing and gambling. Corruption, not satisfied with its grip on the politician and the police, is now making itself felt in our law courts. Our judges no longer need depend on their ability to secure their positions, but may successfully re¬ sort to bribery. Recently, a New York investigation revealed that a cer¬ tain general session judge had spent one hundred thousand dollars in securing his appointment. Another, George F. Ewald was found to have lent ten thousand dollars to Tammany district leader Martin Healy at the time of his appointment. Even judges of ability, who have honestly se¬ cured their appointments, find it difficult to convict a criminal whose guilt is evident. Persons who witness a crime will not testify for fear of their own safety. After the Gustin murders which occurred in Boston a few weeks ago, the gangsters issued statements saying that talking out of turn was unhealthy, and ordering the people who might turn informers to keep quiet. In Milwaukee, however, conditions are different There, an honest judge in the person of George Shaughnessey presides, people willingly testify, and criminals are speedily convicted. In Milwaukee courts, sixty- three and six tenths percent of those tried for felony were convicted, while in Chicago only nineteen and five tenths percent were found guilty. Most of our citizens do not realize the effect that this crime and laxity of law enforcement has on them, unless they are personally affected. The man whose house is robbed, the man whose car is stolen, the merchant whose store is blown up by racketeers, the father whose child is brutally murdered can not but realize the costs of crime. But how many of us who do not come directly in contact with the criminal recognize how we are indirectly affected by his activities, particularly by those of the racket¬ eer? The prices of the food that we eat, the clothes that we wear and the articles that we buy are all raised by racketeering. In 1921, in Chicago alone, there were sixty organized rackets, which drained one hundred and thirty-six million dollars from the pockets of the Chicago business men. The burden of this expense fell on the people of Chicago with the result that, on the average, it cost every man, woman and child forty-five dollars. Are the American citizens entirely justified in placing the blame for this astounding state of affairs on their city officials? Have we any right to demand law enforcement from the police when we ourselves wink at the violation of some laws such as the motor vehicle and liquor laws ? For after all, is the person who is guilty of speeding or buying bootleg liquor less a law breaker than the person who is guilty of theft? Although we citizens may complain of conditions, what are, we doing to better them? Even when a politician has proved himself inefficient and corrupt, many of those who criticize conditions most are not willing to take the necessary steps to elect an honest man to office. Too often the voter considers not the, merits or ability of the candidate for office but rather his party, race, or religion. The way to get rid of this crime wave seems clear and simple. Let the good citizens band together. This criminal organization is powerful and resourceful, and can be overcome only by an organized force equally strong. Not one man alone, however prominent, nor a mere handful of citizens can bring about its downfall, but the active help of every citizen with any regard for civic safety and welfare. When our good citizens realize their moral responsibilities, when they realize that indifference is a negative attitude producing no good and actively subserving the criminal forces in our community life, then and then only shall we get a strangle hold on the criminal situation. Charles R. MacDonald On the fourth of February, 1929, a small band of hopefuls entered the sacred portals of Malden High School for the first time as students and almost immediately were seated in the as¬ sembly hall, waiting for further instructions. We were soon “shipped” to our respective home rooms, some going to the annex, but the majority taking up their abode in the main part of our venerable institution. It was quite a transition from the junior high methods and we exulted in our privileges of talking between classes; however, some of us were overzealous in this department and, because of talking during classes, we became initiated into the mysteries of 120. However, undaunted, we came out, somewhat abashed, but resolved from now on to keep on the “straight and narrow path” and to have no more business outside of school work with the “monarch of all he surveys.” Warren Mulrey, one of our classmates, at this time entered upon his road to athletic fame by making the baseball team. This road, by the way, has led him to the supreme heights of an athletic career. He was unani¬ mously selected for the high honor of “All Scholastic” halfback in 1931. Warren is one of the few four-letter men in the history of the school. In his first half year, Edward Cushman showed what might be ex¬ pected of him later, by being elected a member of Cog. In the scholastic field. Max Saslaw and Fannie Miller showed prominence by the frequent appearance of their names on the Honor Roll. Aside from the fact that we learned how to hold two doughnuts, a cup of coffee, or a “hot dog” and a glass of milk in our hands, and at the same time debate with gestures about the correctness of certain answers in the test we had just had, our first half year in high school was un¬ eventful. In an exceedingly short time we were handed our cards for the fourth time, given explicit instructions as to when to return, and were sent home to be congratulated (?) by our fond parents for our endeavor as first year students of Malden High School. In the fall of 1929, we returned to M. H. S. with a firai purpose of showing the upper classmen just whom they were up against. There was no hurrying about looking for the elevator this time. We were no longer “green”. We were now sophisticated sophomores; moreover, we had a class under us on whom to play the tricks taught us through sad experi¬ ence by the Juniors and Seniors. Football started off with a bang, and Mulrey and Randall, although having their first taste of varsity competition, showed promise—a promise which has been well fulfilled. Jeanette Lodgen began her career on the “Blue and Gold” staff by becoming Class 4 editor. Warren Wilson was selected Business Manager, a position he held until the paper was temporarily suspended in 1931. In girls’ athletics, our class was well represented on the second hockey team by Barbara Lewis, Sarah Winogradsky, Evelyn Trout, and Rae Yaffee. The arrival of the basketball season found “Hal” and “Mul” out fight¬ ing for a position, and both did exceptionally well, while this year also brought a swimming letter to Walter Maraghy. “Jimmy” Ortner was manager of the swimming team, and also assistant manager of the base¬ ball team. However, pressing duties in the literary field forced “Jimmy” to give up his managing activities. Our class was not so outstanding in scholastic achievement this semes¬ ter. Whether the novelty of seeing one’s name in the “Blue and Gold” had worn off and lessoned our ambitions or not, there was, nevertheless, a considerable decrease of all “A” students in our ranks. However, Jeanette Lodgen, Ethel Lilly, Fannie Miller, and Max Saslaw kept us from absolute disgrace scholastically! In comparison with our first year, the semester that followed was not quite so remarkable. However, we were becoming more and more en¬ grossed in our high school careers as was shown by the increased entrance of members of our class into school activities. By that time, the member¬ ship rolls of Cog showed the names of Melvin Coombs, Isadore Brecher, Saul Lukofsky, Saul Hurwitz, Frank Ludmersky, “Eddie” Cushman, and Max Saslaw. Ethel Lilly, Jeanette Lodgen, and Molly Covner had been enrolled in the English Club at this same time. Sarah Winogradsky made her debut into varsity basketball, and Parker Lewis, Leonard McNelly, and Carlton Roscoe were presented let¬ ters for good work in track. The sixth annual Cog Prize Speaking Contest was held April 11, and Jeanette Lodgen, our entrant, equalled her famous brother by winning the contest “in a walk.” At the beginning of Class 6, we were faced with the most important problem that we had yet met—that of choosing an advisor. After much wrangling and discussion, we finally chose Miss Dorothy Gilbert. She has led our class ever since, and has pulled us through many a puzzling situ¬ ation by her keenness of mind and general helpfulness. After choosing Miss Gilbert as our adviser, we chose the following officers: President, Henry Mascarello; Vice-President, Josephine Varnick; Secretary, Barbara Lewis; Treasurer, James Ortner. With the exception of Miss Lewis, who was succeeded by Rose Gladstone, they were our permanent officers. The next question to bother us was the selection of class rings. After much “soap box” oratory by the most zealous adherents of each ring, we finally chose one that was favorable to the whole class. We were well represented again in sports, and Eddie Cushman, Jeanette Lodgen, and Henry Mascarello industriously stimulated school activities, with Fannie Miller the shining scholastic star. The most important social event of the semester was the Class Party held in the gymnasium. After a short greeting by President Mascarello, we adjourned to the “Black Hole of Calcutta”, and lo and behold, what a surprise met our eyes! Instead of ugly walls, we were greeted by brightly-colored paper streamers and balloons. And the music! boy, what music! It was wonderful! Everything was perfect; in fact, I think that the “gym” clock was even going that night. After a delightful evening of dancing and general fun-making, we wended our way homeward with the strains of “Would you like to take a walk?” still ringing in our ears. As the new semester started, we began our last year in M. H. S., and what a year it has been! It is only natural that the Senior year should be the most interesting year of all, and it was no exception with our class. We were now well represented on the “Blue and Gold” staff with Melvin Coombs as Editor-in-Chief, Jeanette Lodgen as Literary Managing Editor; and Harold Sumberg, Barbara Lewis, and Louise Winchell also on the staff. The Seventh Annual Cog Prize-Speaking Contest was held, and this time, Jeanette Lodgen was forced to be content with second prize. An¬ other honor in the field of oratory was brought to the class by “Eddie” Cushman who went as one of two representatives of the school to compete in the inter-state speaking contest held each year at Colby. As the school year drew to a close there were several noteworthy contributors to the annals of the school by our class. For the first time, Malden High School held an out-of-door Field Day at the Pearl St. Stadium on the third of June, and Class ’32-A stood out with a Russian dance ensemble, featuring Miss Lodgen, and also a novelty number. The National Honor Society now claimed seven members of our class: Melvin Coombs, “Kitty” Cunningham, Ethel Lilly, Jeanette Lodgen, Henry Mascarello, “Jimmy” Ortner, and Carlton Roscoe. On the 29th of May, we decided to show the Seniors some real hospi¬ tality, and judging from the expressions on the faces of certain dignified members of Class 8, we succeeded. After a play, “Back from Brazil”, in which the following took part: Melvin Coombs, as Harold, the hero; Edith Rubin as Ann, our heroine; “Kitty” Cunningham as the contriving little sister Ruth, and Genevieve Hoberman as the charming mother, we withdrew to the “box stall”, and here again, the Seniors were shown the same kind of a transformation that we had enjoyed the night of our Class 6 Party. After an extremely enjoyable evening, chaperoned by our old pal, “J. B.,” we withdrew, the interior of Malden High School again growing quiet as the youthful voices and laughter faded away in the distance. Just before vacation, “Eddie” Cushman was elected Editor-in-Chief of the Maldonian, with Warren Wilson as Business Manager, and Ethel Lilly and Jeanette Lodgen as Associate Editors. School closed in June, and we scattered to a variety of vacation ac¬ tivities. It was in those happy vacation days that the whole school, faculty and students, alike, were shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Goodreau, our beloved teacher-coach, who was stricken with infantile paralysis, and died in the Massachusetts General Hospital after a very short illness. A fitting tribute for this man, taken from us in the prime of his life, is beyond my power to give. He has endeared himself to all of us not only through his associations with us in the class rooms and on the athletic field, but also by his cheery smile and friendly greeting as one passed him in the corridor. We returned to school early in September, and once more took up out¬ work in our quest for education. Warren Mulrey and “Hal” Randall were two reasons why Malden was the mythical State Champion in footba ' ll this year. “Tarzan” Ludmersky also made his letter in the fall sport. Sarah Winogradsky and Barbara Lewis again upheld our class on the girls’ athletic teams. The rest of the “Maldonian” staff was selected and work started on it almost immediately. One could walk into almost any Malden business¬ man’s office and hear some “High-Pressure Homer” selling an “ad” for our year book. One regrettable thing that happened this semester was the discontinu¬ ance of the “Blue and Gold” because of poor support by the student body. Rose Gladstone and “Bobby” Doonan were elected to the Picture Com¬ mittee and until the time Purdy was chosen as official photographer, no “rogue’s gallery” in the country had anything on 224. The Senior class in search of funds decided to run several dances in the “gym” Friday nights, and they were quite successful. Frank Floyd, Clare Dinneen, and Isadore Brecher were chosen to be on the Outing Committee, and Toy Town Tavern, Winchendon was selected as our rendezvous. The outing was held the week of January 18. Near the end of the semester, the honor parts were assigned: Max Saslaw, Salutatorian; Fannie Miller, Valedictorian; and Carlton Roscoe, Orator. The class exercised its privilege of electing those who should tell you of the past and the future of our class, and to exhort you in the way you should go. On the eighth of January we were happy to be the guest of Class 7. We take our hats off to them! They are a talented “gang”, and even with all the worries that only a Senior can understand, we enjoyed their antics immensely. After about an hour of entertainment over the footlights, we were escorted to the “band box” and there, under the guidance of “Ed” Vincent and his Harmony Boys, we danced and shuffled until the magic hour of eleven struck. Then we were gently but firmly told to go home and like good children we did so. The account of the Faculty Reception cannot be contained in this paper as it will not be held until February 12 with both the June and February classes attending. In closing, allow me to say that, although this history is fairly de¬ tailed, it can in no way tell of the innumerable, things we have done, and of the glorious and happy times we have had during our three-year stay in M. H. S. So with all the tenderness of such a parting, we bid Malden High School—adieu. ' Mm (F ass S)aij Gration Is This The End of Civilization? Edward L. Cushman Mr. Jenkins, teachers, and ladies and gentle¬ men : I am going to speak to you this morning on a subject which is being discussed everywhere in the country. In the drugless drug stores, in the pooless pool rooms, in the speechy speakeasies— in fact, in all the places where, the people of today are accustomed to gather—they are debating the question: “Is this the end of civilization?” Now before I go any farther, I had better make sure that both of us agree on the meaning of the word “civilization”. Webster, the “big shot” of the dictionary v orld, defines this word as “the relative advancement in social culture.” H’m, I see even civilization is bothered by relatives. But to get back to the definition. What good old Noah saj s is true, no doubt, but he doesn’t express himself well. I’ll give you a clear and concise definition. Listen closely, little boys and girls, while I tell you that civilization is that state of affairs which exists when people say what they don’t think, and think what they don’t say. Com- prenez ? Well, now that we have that straight. I’ll tell you why this is the end of civilization. Don’t be so astounded at my statement that this is the end. Even if the end comes tomorrow, you’ll still have to come to school Monday. Don’t worry about that. The school committee will do all the worrying necessary for you. The first evidence of the decadence of the times which comes to my mind is the corruption in politics. At the present time Judge Seabury is conducting an investigation in New York of the municipal and state gov¬ ernment there. Only the other day he asked a city official how he had saved $300,000 in six months on a $4,000-a-year salary. The great states¬ man (he was on the street and water commission) replied he didn’t even remember having the money. Funny he didn’t lose the bankbook though. Or, as “Ballyhoo” records, he must have used Listerine toothpaste and forgotten about his big saving. And this corruption in politics does not end with city and state affairs. It even crops up in the Federal government. You’ve probably read that Albert B. Fall, secretary of the interior in President Harding’s cabinet, is now serving a year in jail for having accepted a bribe of $100,000 from Henry L. Doherty, the multimillionaire public utilities magnate, who wanted some government lands. The ironical part of the story is that Doherty was acquitted on a charge of having given Fall the $100,000 bribe! Wonder where Fall got the $100,000? Off a tree? Centuries ago men used to set themselves up as kings or tyrants of the large cities. Perhaps the most famous was the Tryant of Syracuse (which, by the way, is in Sicily as well as in New York) who pretended he was a horse when some enraged soldiers came to assassinate him. They, thinking him mad, let him go. They were much astounded when at the head of the royal guards he seized them as they were leaving the city. It is unnecessary to say that they weren’t astounded for long. In the same way the second largest city in the country has a tyrant at its head today. Chicago is ruled by a ruthless slayer named Capone or Capone (pro¬ nounced Caponie) as he was called before he got into “Who’s Who” and made the All-American gangster team. The famous “Scarface Al” is serving a term in jail now, but the prince regent, his brother Frank, is “carrying on” as the number of people put “on the spot” recently shows. A regular dynasty, eh what? Another reversion to past civilizations is the changing fashions in women’s dress. A few years ago women were dressed a la Cleopatra. Now the city of New York is contemplating discharging its vast army of “white wings” or street cleaners because the women’s long dresses do all the work, and do it better too. So it looks as if it were all up with the poor old street cleaners. Speaking of getting fired, reminds me of the depression. Good old depression! It gives all us soap-box orators something about which to talk. By the way, do you know what a depression is? I see by the intelli¬ gent look on your faces that you don’t. Well, a depression is something that sags in the middle. In this particular depression it happens to be business which is sagging, and not only in the middle but on the two ends and on top and bottom as well. I see that you’re all very much interested in the depression, so we’ll go on to something else. Whenever a group of boys get together they always talk about the girls. So let’s talk about the girls. When my good friend Chris Columbus discovered this continent of ours, he found that the natives had a habit of beautifying (?) themselves by the use of paint. Today the women have the same custom, and not only do they apply paint to their faces, but they also wash their faces in rice flour to bring out the colors. At last we get to Prohibition—that “noble experiment of the Twenti¬ eth Century”. I’m here to tell you that prohibition is a good thing—for the gangsters, bootleggers, politicians, et al. There’s no depression in gangland. The speakeasy companies are planning to expand, and are going to establish little bargain basements to get rid of their surplus stock. The Democrats are going to run on a platform of “Abolish the 18th Amendment!” With such an original motto they think they’re sure to win. Speaking of the Democrats reminds me that this is the year in which we—I mean the Republican party—elects the president. Trusty old Herb Hoover is girding his loins for the battle. He is taking deep-breathing exercises from Senator Borah. “Al” Smith and Frank Roosevelt are vieing with each other for Tammany’s vote, and are eating all their meals to¬ gether to see how they’re faring. Burke, that great orator, whose orations we of the English class found so witty and entertaining, once said: “Our civilization and all the good things connected with civilizations have depended for ages upon twm principles: the spirit of a gentleman and the spirit of religion”. More than one teacher has told me of the lack of courtesy in the students of this school. The girls also claim that there are no gentlemen. As I came back from Boston the other day the “El” was crowded. Most of the men were sitting down, and most of the women were standing up. Needless to say I was seated. To justify my position I said to myself that women were always demanding equal rights. Well, they can have them. Let them share the men’s prerogative of standing in electric cars. There is no doubt that religion is rapidly losing its hold on the people. I read in last Sunday’s “New York Times” that a certain aged minister in Chicago preached every Sunday to a congregation of seven people. Maybe the rest of the congregation had been “bumped off”. With conditions as they are, today, Burke would therefore say that this is not civilization, but chaos, because the spirit of the gentleman and the spirit of religion no longer exist. Let me present one more comparison between modern and ancient customs. In ancient Rome the fate of a vanquished gladiator was decided by the Vestal Virgins and signified by the turning-down or up of their thumbs. Thumbs down meant his death, and vice versa. When you go out of this magnificent and spacious auditorium you will ask each other, “How did you like Eddie Cushman’s oration?” And the answer will be, “Thumbs down.” James L. Ortner Jeanette Lodgen and Jimmie: Bon jour, mademoiselle. (No answer from Jeanette). Vie gehts, fraulein? (no answer). Como esta listed? Jeanette: Why, Jimmie Ortner, I didn’t recognize you, you’ve grown so much! Since when have you become a linguist? Jimmie: Why, if it isn’t Jennie Lodgen! I thought you were some “furriner” all the time. It has been fifteen years since I saw you. Where’s your Lilly? Jeanette: Lily? What lily? Jimmie: Why, Ethel Lilly, naturally. Jeanette: Oh! Ethel and I are making the trip to Paris. Jimmie: What for? Jeanette: While reading Walter Maraghy’s magazine, “Flooey,” we saw a piece advertising Lukofsky’s muscle-builder, and so we are on our way to Paris to pose for the “Before” and “After” pictures. But what are you doing so many miles from home all dressed up in a captain’s suit? Jimmie: Oh! after I graduated from Bates, Josephine Varnick, first, and I hope last, woman president of the U. S. appointed me governor of the Virgin Islands. But I didn’t like that, and so, well, I quit the old job, bought me a ship, and here I am. How’s everything? Have you heard anything of my pal, Carlie Roscoe? You know, the runner! Jeanette: Oh yes, he’s still running! Running for mayor of the gang¬ ster-ridden town of Boxford on the platform of bigger and better holidays. Jimmie: Did you know that Eddie Cushman is a passenger on the ship? (Enter steward pushing Cushman in a wheel-chair). Jeanette: Is that he? Well, what’s he doing in a wheel-chair? Jimmie: The Danvers’ Association for Better Minds is sending him to a Swiss sanitarium run by “Usha” Cooperstein and F’annie Miller. If he isn’t demented now, he will be when he gets there! His mania is stopping hre engines and crying, “Is this the end of civilization?” (Edward Cushman’s oration is given at this time). Jimmie: Do you recognize that good-looking chap over there? Jeanette: The steward? No, who is he?— Jimmie: When I advertised in the paper for a steward, Charlie Mac¬ Donald answered the ad. He had received his diploma from Harvard so I thought he’d do. He has to read to Cushman to soothe him. (Charles MacDonald gives the historj of the class. Exit steward and Cushman.) Jimmie: Seeing you reminds me of some of the newspapers that I have accumulated. If you care to, we’ll look them over because they con¬ tain articles concerning our former classmates. Jeanette: Here is where Albert Schlesinger has just won the match in contract bridge. He claims that he is going to retire in favor of his oppo¬ nent, Max Mazonson, because the profits are not large enough. It is ru¬ mored that lately he has been repeating the numbers “seven” and “eleven” in his sleep. Here’s a peculiar advertisement. “New Suffolk Hotel located within stone’s throw (you count the throws) of the banks of the beautiful Saugus Creek. Dance to the haunting strains of Rube’s (nee Edith Rubin’s) Orchestra. Swim under the competent instruction of Hal Randall. It takes him so long to teach the girls! Two of Dr. Saslaw’s tablets, free with each meal, cooked by Chef Sumberg! He makes the holes in the doughnuts ‘just like Mother used to make.’ Everything here from nuts to soup,—we can get it for you wholesale. Signed, Manager Lewis.” That reminds me, just before I left, I visited Shorty Lewis in the hospital. He is running this new hotel, and tripped over a pebble while doing a marathon around the building. He insisted on going to the Beth Israel Hospital because Rose Gladstone was the head nurse there. Jimmie: Here’s a paper from Nashua, N. H. Wilfred Benson, alias “Willy, the Boy Artist,” has just completed his masterpiece, “Minerva at the Pump,” with Sylvia Molk as his model. “Red” Brodsky, “Red” Mazon¬ son, and “Red” Lilly, the famous “dust-off trio,” have found a new way of mixing peanut shells with a delicious Black Horse Ale. They claim that the peanut shells give it “that extra something.” Bill Card is breaking the ladies’ hearts with his fine acting in the new picture “The Lonesome Drug Store Cowboy,” featuring the rip-roaring comedy of Mabel Zeimetz as “Queen of the Dog Cart Hostesses.” Mel Coombs is having his eyes treated by Dr. Edward Fielding, a quack oculist . It is said that his con¬ dition comes from peeking thru the keyhole in this month’s “Ballyhoo.” Jeanette: Oh, I received a letter from Rose Fisher a few weeks ago. She is a canvassing saleswoman for the Eternal Triangle Corporation, a beneficent organization for the eradication of the disease, housemaid’s knee, owned by Cornelius Fox McAuliff. There slogan is “Consider Your Housemaid’s Knee.” And do you know how she got her job? All she had to do was to tell them how many M. H. S. football badges she sold, and she had all the executives like S. Aldort, president of the Sour Milk Association and Russell S. Perry of the Pointier Pins Company eating right out of her hands. “Frank Jackson, prominent lawyer of Malden, was seen walking down Pleasant Street with his hands in his own pockets for the first time. He has just won a case for Mrs. Etta Maglue-Hopkins-Joyc e-Wilson, wife of Warren Archibald Wilson. She says, ‘He stepped all over me.’ The case was tried before Judge William Gladstone, a prominent member of the bench and of the bar. He is more prominent at the bar, however, than he is at the bench.” Jimmie: I have a Malden News here that my wife Christine Booth sent me. “ ‘Cesser’ Appel and Lawrence McCarthy have made a success of their careers as co-owners of the Suffolk Scjuare Wine Parlors.” Lester Balcom is now the most sought-after bachelor in Malden. Leading the competition are Doris Elmstrom and Bertha Mahaney. Inspector “Ginzy” Berman and Assistant Junior Floyd, the Malden “Sherlock Holmes and Watson” are on the trail of the lost arms of Venus. Mr. Robert Doonan and his wife, the former Peggy Deacon, have just collaborated in writing the book, “Around the World in a Hearse.” Down in the corner of one of these pages is an advertisement in which you will probably be interested. “Florence Ferris and Edith Glaser are basing the success of their beauty parlor, the Mud Bath, on the fact that they made Evelyn Trout look like Janet Gaynor.” Jeanette: Let’s turn to the theatre page. “Clare Dinneen and her bevy of bubbling beauties consisting of Josephine Bander, Dorothy Barr, Ann Busook, and Gertrude Goldstein are appearing at a well-known Bos¬ ton theatre. Something doing from one to eleven. Also, Morris Cohen and John Kelley in ‘The Shamrock and the Tahlis Get Together’.” Bobby Gooltz’s comic strip in the “American” has the whole world laughing. He is featuring his autobiography. Barbara Page, noted radio songster, will make her concert debut next week, accompanied on the piano by Marion Moore. Jimmie: Betty Lindabury has just been elected Queen of the Hickville Fair. She will be crowned by Mayor Fred Shepard with a wreath of poison ivy. Mary Kingsbury, Barbara Lewis, and Florence MacLean, her attendants, will keep the residents of that city, including Leonard McNelly, Nettie Sugarman, and Minnie Books at a distance with bouquets of fra¬ grant golden rod. These prominent citizens are using Pearl Hayden’s Face Powder to cover up their noses which are of Harvard-like hue. “Snoots” Gordon, and his Entertainers were well received at the Home of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. In years to come he may play there again— but we doubt it. Jeanette: Francis Callahan is Bossy Gillis’ right hand man. The city of Newburyport gave them a nice new truck with which to collect the ashes on Thursdays. Through their efficient management, Newburyport is a growing rival of Chelsea. Chelsea’s present police commissioner, Isa- dore Brecher, has been awarded the “Ignoble Prize” because he has man¬ age d to clear that city of blind policemen and jay walkers, except for Manuel Weiner who persists in experimenting to find out why the hen crossed the street, and bobbed-haired Rachel Yaffe who stops all traffic when she comes along. Scout Master Albert Shiff with the aid of some of his little boy scouts is seeing that he does a good turn every day, so that he will be able, to see Saint Peter’s secretary—Kitty Cunningham. Jimmie: While I was traveling through Chicago a year ago, I picked up this “Chicago Tribune.” Tommy Hannan says, “They laughed when I sat down to play, but when I started to tickle the pedals of a Comeau player-piano, their laughter turned to boos.” “Morris Karras has just signed a contract with Hillson, Horgan, and Pratt Brothers Circus to ap¬ pear as the bearded lady,” “Genevieve Hoberman, a prominent surgeon at the Home for Blind Mice, has perfected a way to substitute fishes fins for humans’ ears. Her theory is that this will decrease the number of deaths by drowning.” Jeanette: “Elizabeth Kidder is making a success of herself as a so¬ cial-climber. She noses her way into all the most exclusive affairs of the season such as Helen Erickson’s ‘falling-out’ party held in the ‘Subterran- ean Room’ (known to the burgeois as the cellar) of the sub-deb, Evelyn Louise Johnson.” “Local Notes—Annie Goldstein has entered the novitiate at the House of the Good Shepherd.” “Leonard West now follows the medical profession. He is an under¬ taker.” Jimmie: Saul Hurwitz has made history by completing a tour around the world in a bath tub. Great credit goes to his pilot, Frank Hutchinson, who kept the tub bone-dry by opening the drain to let the water out. Charles Kellum has just wound up a most successful season at Shak- ing-a-Rosebush College under Warren Mulrey, America’s premier coach. Coach Mulrey says that Kellum is the shiftiest back he has ever seen. “Cal” Ludmersky is singing the rests in. Noah’s most recent song-hit “When Banana Peels Are Falling, I’ll Come Sliding Home To You.” The third selection of Henry Mascarello’s recital, held at Symphonic Razz Hall last night was “Omitted” by Request. After all these years of waiting, Eddie Moran has been appointed successor to John McManus as “Keeper of the Key.” Jeanette: Lily Gladstone and Mildred Gertzberg have opened up a shop with the sign of the “three balls.” Their business in the person of Bernard Swartz, old clothes collector and general junk man, is “Russian” (rushin’ by.) Revere Beach is opening its season with a display of feminine charm¬ ers. Gertrude Cohen, Molly Covner, Eleanor Jacobsen, Sayra Swartz, and Elmer Roberts. The next stand is a charity booth where Louise Winchell and Josephine Krasner are helping the unemployment fund by selling kisses at 10c apiece. Sarah Winogradsky, dare-devil of Malden High School sports, rides the flying horses, bareback. Miss Celia Ruben is being hired by the Revere Beach authorities for the coming bathing season. The people just love to sit in her shadow. Jimmie: Marjorie Webster has had much practice playing a cello, but she has changed her occupation. She is now playing a “Harp”, but he is playing “Hard to Get.” (Enter steward ringing bell.) Steward: Second call for dinner, Captain! Jimmie: Will you be my special guest? You’ll meet another old friend, Natalie Mitchell, who is going abroad to look for a duke. (Blass )Yill Ethel Lilly BE IT REMEMBERED that we, the class of 1932-A, of the Malden High School, of Malden, in the county of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of so-called sound mind and memory, but knowing that the high school is to be deprived of our class—the best in its history, do make this our LAST WILL AND TESTA¬ MENT, hereby revoking any and all former wills by us or any of us at any time heretofore made. After the payment of our just debts and graduation expenses, we bequeath and devise as follows: 1. To the class of 1932-B we bequeath two feet of snow to fa,ll on February 16, 1932. 2. To the remaining students of the school, we grant recitation classes during the months of June, July, and August until the end of their school days. 3. To Mr. Jenkins we devise a broad “a”. 4. To Mr. Nash we donate a new hat. 5. To Miss Child we leave a sponge and an automatic book duster. 6. To Mr. True we give a mouse trap with which to catch some local color. 7. To Miss Norris and Miss Herrick we bequeath a school cafeteria. 8. To Miss Slattery we devise a statue of Mussolini and a thirty-two calibre revolver. 9. To Mr. Matthews we leave a corn cob pipe—to increase his re¬ semblance to Sherlock Holmes. 10. To Miss Perkins we grant a gilded baton in appreciation of her patience with the Senior Chorus. 11. To the pupils of Mr. Wilson we bequeath a new Bookkeeping text which does not require the accounts to balance. 12. To Miss Gerke we devise a bulletin-less day. 13. To John McManus, the janitor, we leave a new dust pan and brush. 14. To “Batch” we grant new and attentive listeners. 15. To the city of Malden we bequeath a new and frequently operating no-school whistle. In testimony whereof we hereunto set our hands and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be our last will this twenty-ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty- two. CLASS OF 1932-A. Witnesses: G. HOWITT HURTZ 0. WHATTA LYNE AULD LANG SYNE Jfe eport Most Popular Boy—Henry Mascarello K. O.’s Jim Ortner in the 7th. Most Popular Girl—Rose wins in a three-cornered race. Most Intelligent Boy—Max Saslaw walks away with the award. Most Intelligent Girl—Fannie Miller accompanies Saslaw. Boy Who Has Done Most For School—Eddie Cushman counted the votes. Girl Who Has Done Most For School—Jeanette Lodgen helped Eddie. Boy Most Likely To Succeed—Carlie Roscoe noses out Eddie Cushman. Girl Most Likely To Succeed—Jeanette Lodgen makes good in the big city. Best Looking Boy—Henry Mascarello is now posing for Arrow Collar ads. Best Looking Girl—Rose Gladstone is closely followed by Peggy Deacon. Best Dressed Boy—Warren Wilson’s figure wins for him over Mascy. Best Dressed Girl—Jo Varnick’s father is in the business, so why not? Best Boy Athlete—Even the big “M” on Hal Randall’s sweater conveys that. Best Girl Athlete—All Barbara Lewis’s boy friends voted. Nuff sed! Class Flapper—Etta Maglue, a flapper in any man’s world. Class Heartbreaker—Why, Robert Doonan, how could you! Best Boy Dancer—Warren Wilson shakes a mean foot. Best Girl Dancer—Jeanette Lodgen wins by a foot over Barbara Lewis. Biggest Bluffer—Mel’s additional experience defeated Kellum. Pessimist—Being the biggest bluffer, makes Coombsie pessimistic when marks come out. Optimist—Everyone in the class received at least three or four votes, but Ortner got eleven. Busiest—Eddie Cushman is still counting the ballots. General Nuisance—Willy Gladstone wins unanimously. Most Typical M. H. S. Student—Zilch comes in second to Jimmy Ortner. Noisiest—At a practice session Rae Yaffee out-yelled Willy Glaastone. Quietest—Fannie Miller upsets the dope. Woman Hater—According to Roscoe, women shouldn’t exist. Man Hater—Studies and men don’t go together for Fannie Miller. Greatest Grind—Fannie burned the most midnight oil. Class Actress—Jeanette Lodgen unanimously chosen to crash the gates of the Fox Studios. Favorite Subject—At last History wins over the Study Period! Favorite Sport—Football, by all means! Favorite Man Teacher—Because of the pearls of wisdom that fall from their lips, J. B. defeats Batch. Favorite Woman Teacher—Of course, it’s only Miss Gilbert who can win over Miss Abbott, Best Dressed Man Teacher—Mr. Matthews and Mr. Perry were vieing with each other for the honor. Best Dressed Woman Teacher—That’s Miss MacLaughlin’s hobby—buy¬ ing clothes. Hardest Man Teacher—Mr. Wilson is a perennial winner. Hardest Woman Teacher—Miss Child—as usual! Easiest Man Teacher—This is one time that Mr. Matthews gets defeated —by Mr. Hall. Easiest Woman Teacher—The kids get the breaks in 101 and 122. S, eriLor (Belebritles Barb Net Yeddy Eddie Masey Mel Jimmi e Te a Cher Jo Shorty Carlie Betty Lou Kitty Ginay Gen Frankie OUT pa u yt ' SENIOR OUTING Talk about having news hot off the press! We’re giving you a play- by-play account of the Senior Outing. As the eight-o’clock bell sounds and the last stragglers pile into the busses we wave a sad (?) farewell to M. H. S. and set off on the long road to Toy Town Tavern, Winchendon, and a day of fun and enjoyment. Si¬ lence reigns for the first few moments in the bus in which your correspon¬ dents find themselves. It can’t be because Miss Abbott’s here, so it must be because the occupants are still asleep. But “Jimmy” Ortner is in the bus, and the silence is cut short by his breaking into his favorite song, “Inglejay Ellsbay! Inglejay Ellsbay!” Every one including the bus driver joins in the chorus. From that time on the pressure on the inside is greater than the pressure on the outside, and Mr. Perry suggests that we open the windows. As we enter Fitchburg we are greeted by the mayor himself accompanied by the entire city government and by a loud-mouthed brass band. They must have heard us coming. Without any further incidents worthy of note we reach Winchendon where “Eddie” Cushman immediately proceeds to “bean” Henry Masca- rello with a snowball as soon as they alight from the bus. Say, that started a panic, and your correspondents were forced to seek shelter under a bus in order to preserve the continuity of action. “Frankie” Floyd has just discovered the “Thin Ice” sign on the pond, and after taking it off, invites us all to participate in some skating races. By the way, we next saw that sign slung over “Red” Mazonson’s shoulder on the bus on the return trip. As soon as we find out the places where the toboggans, bobsleds, skis, etc., are kept, we all make a dash for them, and soon we can be seen partici¬ pating in the various activities. Your correspondents are now looking for Jeanette Lodgen and Mr. Perry in order to take their pictures, but they can’t be found. And he was supposed to be our chaperon too! Miss Gil¬ bert is trying to coax Mr. Jenkins into trying the ski-jurnp, but he’s afraid of losing his dignity. Now, we’re on a toboggan with Frank Jackson, Ethel Lilly, Marion Moore, and “Jo” Varnick. The ride is swell, but the walk back is some walk! Poor little “Yeddy” is up to her waist in snow. Max Lilly is trying to explain to the proprietor how he broke a pair of skis. It seems “Red” is a fine ski-jumper, but he got his feet tangled up as he was taking the jump. We just got a swell picture of Max Saslaw winning a snowshoe race. Believe it or not, he didn’t have to wear any. Warren Wilson has to have “Red” Brodsky as his partner on the bob-sled because it’s only six feet-or-so long. There’s the dinner bell, and if you think that there is any delay on the part of the seventy-odd seniors in answering it, you are greatly mistaken. A tempting turkey dinner with all the usual accessories is speedily con¬ sumed by the hungry mob, and Charlie Kellum even succeeds in coaxing the good-looking waitress into giving him a third helping of ice cream. The gigolos of the party adjourn to the hall for dancing accompanied by their overdressed ladies, while Carlie Roscoe engages Saul Lukofsky in a game of chess, and most of the party uncover the mysteries of ping pong. Mr. Jenkins and the other bridge experts try out the systems of Culbertson and Lenz, while your correspondents—well, it’s none of your business! But all good things must come to an end sometime, and seven-thirty finds us back at Malden High, tired but happy. As we separate to go our several ways homeward, one thought is always in our minds, “The best thing about the whole day is that we missed school!” RUSSIANS FOR A DAY A day which we Seniors will never forget is June 9, 1931, for on that day, a dozen of our versatile youths became Russian Cossacks, es¬ corting Jeanette Lodgen to the Pearl St. stadium for our class stunt on the program for the Class Day Exercises of the Class of 1931-B. Jeanette, clad in a Russian costume, and accompanied by the above-mentioned goose¬ stepping Cossacks, favored the assemblage with a Russian dance which drew the undivided attention of everyone present. Our class also presented a novelty in the shape of the formation of a huge ’31. SENIOR RECEPTION The Class of 1932-B, never content with the customary, presented the graduating class with an entirely novel and unusual program at the Senior Reception which took place in the school hall and gym on January 8. The program consisted of impersonations of several prominent seniors, during which “The Municipal Davenport”, a short skit featuring Ethel Lilly and Charles MacDonald was presented; “The Agony Quartet” composed of Carlton Roscoe, Parker Lewis, Warren Wilson, and Leonard McNelley rendered that well-known prisoner’s song, “In Eleven More Months and Ten More Days”; Doris Elmstrom and Natalie Mitchell are “Through With Love”; Edward Cushman impersonating Laurence Tibbett thrilled the audience with a passionate rendition of the “Cuban Love Song” dedicated to Rose Gladstone; Harold Randall confessed the depths of his love for Jeanette Lodgen in the immortal words of “Bing” Crosby’s theme song. “Good night, seniors” was sung by the entire chorus, with a solo by John Bassett who had previously favored with several selections. The group then adjourned to the gym which was prettily decorated in green and white. After passing through the receiving line, and after the grand march, Eddie Vincent and his Boys got under way, furnishing the strains of music to which the assembled guests danced. The elimination dance was won by Miss Barbara Irving and James Chappel. Mr. Thornton Jenkins, Principal Miss Virginia Gerke, Secretary to the Principal ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Ruth Child, Head of Department Miss Martha Abbott Miss Marguerite Amman Mr. James Bartlett Miss Aldine Gilman Miss Mary Heald (English and Science) Mr. John Hall Miss C. Maude Norris Miss Laura Pearl Miss Alice Peaslee Miss Emma Reynolds Miss Dorothy Thorpe Miss Adeline Wetmore Miss Marion Willey LATIN DEPARTMENT Mr. Frederick Nash, Head of Department Miss Mary Herrick Miss Vivian Kistler Miss Marian Ireland (Latin and English) Miss Florence Whittum FRENCH DEPARTMENT Miss Ruth McKenney, Head of Department Miss Margaret Berton Miss Dorothy Gilbert Miss Frances Hindenlang GERMAN DEPARTMENT Miss Annie Ruston, Head of Department Miss Minna Bretschneider (German and French) HISTORY DEPARTMENT Mr. John Matthews, Head of Department Miss Edith Battles Mr. Carl Garland Miss Priscilla Davis Mrs. Grace Ramsdell Miss Alice Dearborn Miss Annie Slattery Mr. Morton Wiggin MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. Henry Batchelder, Head of Department Miss Christine MacLaughlin Mr. Charles McGeoch Mr. Charles Marsh Miss Gladys Watkins SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Robert Perry, Head of Department Mr. Robert Blair Mr. Warren McGuirk Miss Oct avia Chapin Mr. George True COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Townsend Wilson, Head of Department Miss Helen Briggs Miss Carrie Darling Miss Anna Dyer Miss Cora Lane Mr. Arthur Larsen Miss Miss Marjorie Mooney Miss Evelyn Moore Miss Helene Moore Miss Margaret O’Brien Miss Ruth Tucker Norma Washburn ART DEPARTMENT Miss Helen Lyon, Head of Department Miss Margaret Hill DOMESTIC ARTS DEPARTMENT Miss Harriet Young, Head of Department Miss Rose Corriveau Miss Harriett Wyatt MANUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Mr. Charles Westcott, Head of Department Mr. William Bruehl Mr. Ralph Merry Mr. Gustav L.vrson Mr. Carl Taylor KAPPA IOTA BETA EPSILON ALPHA ’ ■ -g T.- . -. - V - -. 4 ■: %W ' : ■ ' -X la:- ' ' ■ - ‘ - I ■• .: ' « ■ • a ■ ■ • ' mrs - % «r — t i’ ' ’• :s. 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Is it because we are not yet sufficiently mature; is it because we realize our inability to cope with the situation, that we postpone answering it? A favored few of our seniors have had the foresight to plan the next four years of their lives. These are the students who refuse to wait for Old Man Time to come to them with the, left-overs. They are going after him and get first choice of everything worthwhile. There are thousands of young men and women who graduate from the high schools of our country every year. They all have about the same education, the same ambition to succeed, and the same love of life. While they are substantially equal on graduation day, ten years hence will reveal that one group has reached the top of the ladder of success, while the other group are still at the bottom looking up. Can it be fate that causes these various differences of fortune? Every human being has the fateful power of choice. The fact that we are unfitted for such power because of ignor¬ ance makes no difference. We have it. Now, how can we choose correctly ? Achievement is seldom an accident. History is replete with the lives of successful men and women who owe their high positions to a definite plan, coordinated with specialized preparation. Aimless drifting will not bring you safely and quickly into port. The demand for personal efficiency is insistent. The competitive con¬ ditions that exist today require it. To look ahead and prepare to meet this competition has never been so necessary as now for those who seek achieve¬ ment. The answer? College! A few days ago, a student was heard debating college possibilities with his more ambitious friend. He was saying half- jokingly, yet with meaning, “Why spend your money on further education now? There are plenty of people without jobs, and you don’t have to know Keats to stand in the bread line.” On consideration, why prepare yourself to stand in the bread line, when you might be making your own bread and eating it with butter, too? Depression can’t last forever, and by the time these boys graduate there will be a demand not only for physical skill, but mental skill in every line of work. The majority of us are just beginning to wake up, to understand and assimilate the things we see around us. Most college students, of the intelligent class, will admit that what one gets in four years of college, isn’t an iota of what he will give himself later on. A college education does not cram facts into a man’s brain; it teaches the man how to live with himself, how to comprehend others, how to be tolerant and rational. The point is to prepare yourself and your mind for the remaining fifty years of your life. Nor can we overlook the importance of social connections formed at this stage. One may meet and make friends with some of the probable future shining lights of our nation. You can never tell just whom you are likely to play this game of life with, but the chances are, ten to one, that the best partners will be waiting for you in college. Most of us are choosing the world of business. Whatever path therein we choose to follow, our success will depend upon the earnestness and con¬ scientiousness with which we do each day’s task. Accomplishment of our aims and ambitions, the fulfillment of our lives as intelligent men and women will bring contentment and happiness. Then classmates, whichever road we take, let us part with Hovey’s words ringing in our hearts. “With a steady swing and an open brow We have tramped the ways together; But we’re clasping hands at the crossroads now In the fiends own night for weather. And whether we bleed or whether we smile In the leagues that lie before us. The ways of life are many a mile And the dark of fate is o’er us, Here’s luck, and a cheer for the dark before us!’’ A SUGGESTION TO MR. JENKINS Dear Mr. Jenkins: After taking a census of the seniors of my acquaintance as to what they were going to do after graduation, I was amazed at the small number of them who had anything definite in mind. As a matter of fact only six out of fifty knew what they would do in the fall. The natural conclusion to such a situation is that there must be something lacking in the school curriculum which would help students to decide their future occupations or colleges. That something is, of course, a department of educational and vocational guidance. In other words, my suggestion is that you appoint some teacher who has a knowledge of such matters (and I know of at least two), to advise the students as to their aptitude for certain occupations, and to inform them of the requirements and costs of certain colleges. That this would be of tremendous good is self-evident. Students would have some definite goal at which to aim, and would not have to spend time in discovering what jobs they are not fitted for. I hope this suggestion may be worthy of your consideration. Very truly yours, E. L. C. Silence Kathryn Cunningham Science tells us that there is never anything lost in this wotiQ. As my mind reverts to those dim and dull days of elementary science, I recall the words “conservation of energy” applying to this theory. I, however, 1—an audacious young upstart—have the indiscretion, the courage to dis¬ pute this theory of learned minds. Something vital, something immeasur¬ able has been lost—silence. What has become of this attendant spirit of night and the watchful stars? Unassuming as silence has ever been, it could not have simply gone out of fashion like the bustle, died off like the trusty old mare, or been replaced as the kerosene lamp by the incandescent lamp; someone would have seen it disappear. Therefore there is but one supposition left. Silence has not vanished; it is still here among us. It has merely been covered up by a lot of noise. Back in the days of our parents, noise was an occasion. If the Presi¬ dent came to town, all the factory whistles with great pressure raised their shrill voices skyward. In this day and age, cannons have t o be fired, but then they are barely heard above the din of our everyday life. Generally, fireworks are set off in hopes that even if our auditory powers are becom¬ ing useless, we shall still be able to discern unusual brilliance in the sky through our horn-rimmed glasses. However, we cannot bemoan this condition. It is we ourselves who have brought about the dilemma. Take a peaceful, serene, dead-still scene; add a clattering train, a zooming airplane, a honking automobile, a squeal¬ ing radio, any number of other noise-promoting inventions, signs of our advanced civilization. Does it not make you sigh for the good old days— the pre-machine? Yet to test the practicability of this last desire, let us suppose our¬ selves in those remote days when the clatter of carriage wheels in the calm was sufficient to rouse you from your cosy bed in the chill hours. Imagine living in an age when a single individual’s voice could be heard distinctly. How would we know how to act in the periods of awful (with all due nicety to the word) silence? Devoid of any thought of the din about us, our minds would be a total blank. Our bridge games—pardon, the chess tournaments—would lose their chief topic of conversation, “How wracked my nerves are from the dreadful noise of the city.” Think also of all the unpleasant things to which your ears would be given access in this ma¬ chineless age. Without the radio belching forth its blare of dinner music, you would have to listen to your escort perform his ablutions in soup and crunch his stalk of celery between his molars. Preserve us from such a life! Since we have lost track of silence, our standards have changed. The old adage no longer reads “Speech is silver; silence is golden.” It now reads “Speech is plenty; silence is no more.” Everyone seems to be talking and yet no one hears what the other fellow is saying; he is too busy trying to make himself heard. “Ah,” you assert, “ we should wear cotton in our ears.” But the modern person could never submit to that. I, for one, would be afraid of missing something. Therefore, it would seem that we would have to continue to go along through life bearing up with all the clamor. Cheer up! It is not as bad as it seems. Think how much you will appreciate the rests at the next concert you attend or that heretofore terrifying pause when the actor forgets his lines. You can aesthetically raise your chin (provided you have a classic profile) and thank heavens for the blessed patches of silence. The Psychologist (Prize winning Short Story) Barbara Lewis “Miss Jones! Miss Jones!” Mr. Long’s voice echoed through the lobby of the bank for the fortieth time that afternoon. “Miss Jones, will you please cease your infernal humming? I absolutely cannot stand it any longer!” There was a tinge of pleading in his voice this time, and he looked toward the teller’s cage to see what success pleading could have where angry ejaculations had failed. Mr. Long was president of the First National Bank of the small town of Norton. Well advanced in years, he had acquired that quiet dignity which comes to all men who are respected and looked up to in their com¬ munity. Among other things, Mr. Long prided himself on his ability to remain calm during a “tight” situation. During the present afternoon, he had been vainly attempting to fill out his income tax reports so that the government could find no fault. And Miss Jones’s continuous humming didn’t add any to his peace of mind. Miss Jones was the teller, secretary, and bookkeeper of the bank. She had worked there for more years than she was wont to admit and had become an established part of the institution itself. She was a tall business¬ like woman who had passed thirty and who was never known to admit her age. She had for the past fifteen years or so been waiting for her “Prince Charming” to come along. She had many movie heroes and based her ideal on their various characteristics. The truth was that she probably would have married the local dog warden, had he suggested such a venture. During that whole spring afternoon. Miss Jones had been humming incessantly. She did more than merely hum; every so often she would break forth into the words of some, popular song, but her voice was never meant to sing solos. “Did you call me?” Miss Jones exclaimed shrilly. “Yes,” he replied, almost in despair. “Will you kindly explain this sudden profusion of vocal outbursts ?” “Oh, Mr. Long!” she replied with horror. “How could anyone do any¬ thing but sing on such a beautiful and inspiring day?” The only answer Mr. Long had to offer was a hardly audible muttering about humming and income tax reports never being meant to go together. However, Miss Jones did cease her bothersome humming. But Mr. Long’s quiet was doomed to be of short duration. From the direction of the cashier’s office came the loud noise of shattering glass, followed by a series of angry exclamations, and then a long moan of de¬ spair. “Mr. Robbins, what is the matter?” Mr. Long hastily went over to the office where the other member of the bank had his quarters. This man was the cashier and treasurer of the bank. He was a tall, rather awkward person who seemed never to have secured his real heritage from life. Mr. Robbins was naturally blunt, but he was possessed of such a zeal and ambition for learning that he had to a great extent overcome his natural handicap. He was a very slow thinker, and it was difficult for him to grasp the seriousness of an exciting situation in a moment’s time. As soon as Mr. Long had gained the threshold of this office, he stopped short and muffled a sudden laugh. There on the desk were a number of what had been neatly-written papers, now adorned with unsightly blots of ink. On the floor lay the remains of the container of ink, and in the midst of it all stood the dejected and very crestfallen Mr. Robbins. ‘‘I was just finishing when I carelessly pushed the bottle,” Mr. Rob¬ bins attempted to explain. Mr. Long held up his hand in abjection. “Never mind,” he answered, “You can do it over tomorrow. There was no hurry for the report; so don’t worry about it.” He then walked back to his office, half talking to himself, half to the walls. “Whew! What a hectic day! It seems that everything is going wrong. First that cursed income tax report, now this. I wonder what’s next. I’m no believer in what they preach about an impending situation, but if we didn’t have less than ten minutes to closing time. I’d be ready to expect anything.” Just as Mr. Long entered his office, there appeared at the door a tall young fellow of about twenty-one, who was rather gaudily dressed in a spring suit and who seemed not to have a care in the world. He carried in one hand a small box while the other was carelessly swinging at his side. He approached Mr. Long’s office, the door of which had been left open. He greeted Mr. Long who was seated at his desk. “May I take a few minutes of your time?” “Certainly. Have a chair.” “Thank you. I’m a stranger in this town, and I thought you’d be able to help me. I wonder if you could tell me where Mr. William Perkins lives?” “William Perkins? Why, I’ve lived here several years, but I’ve never heard of any person by that name.” “Well, he’s a newcomer to town. Perhaps your assistants would know something about him.” Mr. Long immediately called his two helpers and asked them if they knew such a person. Suddenly, while all three were standing there trying to think of any newcomer to the town, the stranger whipped out a revolver. “Put your hands up, all of you,” he ordered, “and don’t move!” Miss Jones gave one look at the muzzle of the gun, uttered a loud shriek, and promptly fainted—falling into Mr. Robbins’ arms. The latter took a single glance at Miss Jones and suddenly realized the situation. His face turned a fiery red, which immediately faded into a ghastly white. A woman in his arms? Impossible! “What will the neighbors think?” he gasped. “To think that I, a respected member of this community, should have this happen. Oh-h!” “Put her in a chair,” the gunman commanded. Mr. Robbins, partly due to his haste, and partly to his nearsightedness, let Miss Jones sit, not in the chair, but on the floor. She regained con¬ sciousness with an amazing rapidity. “Wretch! you’d make a fine hero!” she exclaimed in a furious voice. The stranger interrupted any further discussion. “I must have five thousand dollars. Give me the money now, and you will all be free from danger.” “But, my dear fellow,” Mr. Long replied, trying to keep the calm and clear mind of which he was so proud, “don’t you realize what this might mean? You’re young. You have a future. Now think which you’d rather do—leave the bank, and go free, or steal and spend the best part of your life behind bars?” “I’ll tell you my reason for stealing,” the intruder said. “I’m young, yes. But I’ve seen enough of life to tire of it. What is life but a game whose players are the masses, and what are the masses but a multitude of cynics, pessimists, optimists, and, worst of all, hypocrites? Each one tries his best to beat the other fellow. But sometimes they find it necessary to put on masks in order to succeed. They flatter you; they make you feel that you are the champion; they treat you with respect, and then, through your connections, they attain a higher place and leave you, forgotten, to go and try to eliminate more players in this great game. It bores me and I get no enjoyment from it. I want to meet new players who have better rules. Perhaps I shall And some who play fairly and don’t resort to hypoc¬ risy to put down their opponents. When I get money, I shall take a ship to distant ports, and perhaps I shall succeed in finding enjoyment where I now And only ennui.” “I have here a small box,” he continued, indicating the box he carried. “In it is enough dynamite to blow the bank to eternity. Listen!” A con¬ tinuous ticking of a clock came from the box. “In twenty minutes that dynami te will explode. I am the only one who can prevent it. I care not if I die; perhaps I shall And better things. But I am willing to try the game once more if you will give me the money. Remember—twenty minutes remain.” The three prisoners had all turned pale at the realization of their peril. The vaults had been locked, and the time clock was set to open them at eight o’clock the next morning. Slowly, the box ticked out the minutes, and with a very great swiftness the doom of all approached. What to do? The young man was apparently resolved not to concede anything to them, and he faced death with a real anticipation of seeing better things. But the others were not so eager. The young man sat in a chair, holding in one hand the revolver, while with the other, he casually smoked a cigarette. Mr. Long nervously Anger ed a pencil. Suddenly, it dropped to the floor, and he stooped to pick it up. There, facing him, was a leg of the chair on which the gunman was seated. A sudden idea came to Mr. Long, and he summoned all his strength. Then he grasped the leg of the chair, and, at the same time, pulled it flercely toward him. Crash! the chair and gunman went over backwards! Immediately Mr. Long seized the pistol and brought the butt down on the fallen man’s neck. He uttered a groan and passed into unconsciousness. “Call the police!” yelled the president to his two astonished assistants. “And the Are department, too!” he added almost simultaneously upon see¬ ing the box which had continued ticking and upon realizing that it was due to explode in about three minutes. Miss Jones snatched the telephone and shrieked into the mouthpiece, “Police, Are department—at bank!” In a moment the door of the bank was swung open, and in rushed a squad of policemen followed by the whole Are department. Mr. Long ignored the police, but rushed to the flremen and excitedly pointing to the box exclaimed, “Throw that into the gutter and put a stream of water on it!” Mr. Long then turned to the chief of police and explained the situation. “Probably a little loose in his upper story,” was the only comment he had to offer. “Call me up in an hour and I’ll give you the ‘low-down’ on the whole job.” The policemen left, carrying the prostrate form of the would-be thief. An hour later, Mr. Long called the police station. “Hello, is that you, chief? This is Long speaking.” “0. K., listen, and I’ll tell you the whole story. This fellow’s name is Bob Langdon, and he came from the college up-state. It seems that he’s taking a course in psychology and has been studying about the re¬ actions of different individuals to impending disaster. He decided to experiment and chose you for the victims.” “Yes, but the box.” The chief laughed. “That was an ordinary shoe box, with an old alarm clock inside. Won’t the fire department get laughed at, eh?” “I called up the college, and they verified the fellow’s story. They said he’s a very clever student who has a tendency to prove any theory he gets hold of. Do you want to prosecute?” Mr. Long hesitated. “Young college student—clever—likes to prove everything in which he sees a theory.” He mumbled these things as he was deliberating. “I guess you can let him go, chief. I don’t think he had any criminal intent in holding us up.” Miss Jones, after she heard the story, exclaimed “My hero!” and then looking contemptuously toward Mr. Robbins added, “At least compared to that!” Mr. Robbins didn’t seem to realize fully what had happened. But for six months he couldn’t look Miss Jones in the face without blushing. “Well,” commented Mr. Long as he tore up his income tax reports, “we may criticise the younger generation, but they certainly go at things in a big way!” YOUTH I saw my sun set in the sky; Old Age was painfully lumbering nigh. I shuddered,—screamed within my soul, I am afraid to die!” A voice responded to my woe. Foolish child, why worry so? Yesterday’s world may be shrouded dark. But remember—these are thrilling hours Before evening sun sinks low.” TO FUTURE Waiting on the shore of present time Gazing on the unexplored sea. Ready each to launch his barkentine. Stand the hordes of seniors now set free. Ere sailing off upon the sea of life. Vivid memories of the past enfold Us in cloak of pleasures and of strife, Sadd’ning now our hearts before so bold. Then the thoughts of future now at hand Deaden all the pangs of deep regret That we felt at parting with comrades. Hopes high for encounters to be met! Future, bathe us not in Lethe’s tide; Never take away our high school days; Let these pleasant memories with us bide To relieve the tedium of life’s maze. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On the day before the closing of school for the summer vacation, Mr. Jenkins called the school together to inform them that seven members of our class had been elected to membership in the John W. Hutchins Chapter of the National Honor Society, the highest honor that any secondary school student can attain. The following were sworn into the society by Fred Oliver, the retiring president: Melvin Coombs, Kathryn Cunningham, Ethel Lilly, Jeanette Lodgen, Henry Mascarello, James Ortner, and Carlton Roscoe. The National Honor Society in high school corresponds to Phi Beta Kappa in college. Qualifications for membership are character, scholarship, leadership, and service. A committee of the faculty elects members from the Senior class after a careful consideration of all possible candidates. Members of the society must, when chosen, have a scholarship ranking in the first quarter of the class. No more than fifteen per cent of the total number of the class may be admitted. Our class has a good repre¬ sentation in this society, and we hope that these members by maintaining their high standards will soon wear a Phi Beta key next to the Honor Society pin. COG President —Edward Cushman Vice President—YI ' N ' KY Mascarello Secretary —Manuel Bornstein Treasurer —Saul Hurwitz Publicity Manager —Frank Ludmersky The Cognoscendi Causa Society, better known as “Cog”, is completing a semester made outstanding by the acquisition of the state interscholastic debating championship, won when Cog defeated Winthrop High, the titlists, here at Malden on Dec. 11. The representative Cog team was composed of Edward Cushman, captain, Emmanuel Silver, Nathan Miller, and Abraham Halpern (alternate). The proceeds of the debate were turned over to the Malden Unemployment Council. Cog is planning for the “First Annual Cog Open House Nite” which is to be held January 20, in the school hall. A fine social, forensic, and musical program has been arranged, and members of all the other school organizations have been invited to attend. In addition. Cog has kept up its usual activities: the maintenance of the public speaking class; the securing of members of the faculty to address the society; the purchase of the Orator’s Cup to be presented at Gradua¬ tion. Cog is looking forward to its busiest semester. Four major debates have been arranged in defense of the newly-acquired championship. The Eighth Annual Cog Prize Speaking Contest is scheduled to take place in April. May 11th is the date of the annual banquet. All in all, a busy season, eh what? THE M. H. S. ENGLISH CLUB Fresident —Jeanette Lodgen Vice President —Louise Winchell Secretary —John Boyle Treasurer —Robert Baker Publicity Manager —William Main The M. H. S. English Club is completing another successful semester with the presentation of three one-act plays. This was made possible through the efforts of our advisor, Miss Wetmore, our officers, and mem¬ bers. The novelty of these plays lies in the fact that they have been coached by certain present members and alumni of the organization. Miss Rey¬ nolds will sponsor this coaching in preparation for her taking Miss Wet- more’s place as our advisor. This club has devoted most of its time this year to Shakespeare, and many discussions on his works took place. Not only the discussion, but the witnessing of several excellent plays promoted their general knowledge of dramatics. Our enrollment was increased greatly during the semester, and there is now a large and active membership, who partake in such interesting programs consisting of spontaneous poetry writing, spelling matches, and current event topics. A sincere wish that the English Club successfully continues its new projects for the rest of its career is extended from the graduating mem¬ bers; while in return the organization wishes them—LUCK. LIT President —Warren Wilson Vice President —Stanley Salmen Secretary —James Ortner Treasurer —KENNETH MASON Publicity Manager —Carlton Roscoe Deputy— Lewis The Malden High School Literary Society, the oldest society of its kind in the country, points with pride to the annual banquet which was held this semester as the season’s outstanding achievement. The greatest turn-out in years was present, and Paul M. Foss made a very genial and entertaining toastmaster. The banquet was held in the gym, and Fitz¬ patrick Bros, were the caterers. Lit has departed from its usual program this year by having speakers from outside the school at its meetings. Foremost among these were Police Commissioner A. B. Sweezey and Mrs. Hilleary, the assistant pro¬ bation officer of the Malden District Court. Acting on the suggestion of Mr. John B. Matthews, our faculty ad¬ visor, Lit has established the Edmund J. Goodreau Memorial Award for excellence in chemistry. This will be presented for the first time at Class Day. Lit’s prospects for the coming semester are the brightest in years, and the entire membership joins in wishing the senior class a future as bright as has been Lit’s past. THE FRENCH CLUB President —Erna Van der Groen Vice President —Natalie Mitchell Secretary— Fisher Treasurer —Arthur Mongeau Publicity Manager —Edith Glaser The French Club was formed several years ago to give to those students who receive good marks in French added experience in conversing in the French language. At the beginning of the current year many new members were initiated into the club until its membership at the present time has risen to about thirty-five. The club has its meetings on alternate Thursday evenings in the school library. Every other meeting is “un seance de conversation”, at which French songs are sung and games are played in French. At the other meetings there is a program consisting of playlets, jokes, and anecdotes. On the seventeenth of December the club had a Christmas party to which all the French teachers were invited. Every one had a good time, and the affair was considered a great success. The French Club hopes for many more successful years to come. USONA President —Deborah Plummer Vice President—M.KRY Ramsdell Secretary —Clare Dinneen Treasurer —Christine Booth The Usona Society of Malden High School began the fall administra¬ tion of 1931 with the above officers, and with Miss Gladys Watkins as advisor. The beginning of the Usona program for the year was an assembly with the Reverend Lloyd A. Gustafson as the speaker. The society enjoyed an outing in the early fall at the Boxford home of Miss Herrick, a faculty member, and an honorary member of Usona. The society also held a Boston theatre party. The programs have been varied and enjoyable. Miss Lane favored with a travelogue. Miss Slattery and Mr. Wiggin gave delightful talks, and Mr. Bartlett read short Christmas stories at the Usona Christmas Party. On the whole, we may say that this administration of Usona has been very successful. Good luck for the future! THE SARGENT ART CLUB President — Wilfred Benson Vice President — DORIS Claff Secretary-Treasurer — Ida Lombardi The Sargent Art Club started this year with the purpose of spending more of its time on art appreciation although it will still keep up its arts and crafts work. Its first problem was to make masks for wall decorations. These are made after the fashion of the famous Benda masks and require much in¬ genuity and patience. In the line of art appreciation, the club has visited many exhibitions. Among the most important were the exhibition of the work of the members of the Art Guild; Laura Coombs Hill’s annual exhibition of pastels at the Copley Galleries; the international exhibition of travel posters at the Boston Art Club; the exhibition of the work of G. Tenney Stevens at the Boston Art Club. GREENROOM DRAMATIC SOCIETY President —Francis Rossiter Vice President —Josephine Varnick Secretary —Ella Klaiman Treasurer —Gilbert Kotzen Publicity Manager —Bernard Silverstein The Greenroom Dramatic Society is now under full sway. Plans dis¬ cussed in September have been worked on and are ready for use. This club has installed an innovation in Malden High School — the “Little Theatre”. In Room 216, the space which was formerly occupied by books, together with the front of the room, forms a stage. There is a large curtain and sufficient light. This “Little Theatre” is used for the many plays presented by the members of the club at the meetings. Every mem¬ ber gets a chance to act a part. The best play will be coached and presented at a future assembly. There has been such a demand for membership that a waiting list has been formed. There are twenty-five active members, and quite a few capable actors waiting to join. The meetings are held every second Mon¬ day of the month. The Greenroom Dramatic Society is enjoying its greatest year. Most of the members are Juniors and will be back next year to “carry on”. M. H. S. PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB President —Hyman Oxman Vice President —HAROLD Settles Secretary —Frank Musker Treasurer —Albert Markin A long-needed institution was organized this semester under the name of the M.H.S. Physical Culture Club. The purpose of this organization is to educate its members in the entertainment of perfect health, a sound mind, and a strong body. Classes in physical culture and illustrated lec¬ tures are to be given. A preliminary twelve-week body-building course is compulsory for every member. A choice of boxing, wrestling, jiu jitsu and other sports is given them after the satisfactory completion of this course. An ad¬ vanced course in weight-lifting and other feats of strength is also on the curriculum. The club has a physical culture library for the benefit of its members. Here they can find books on health by such authorities as MacFadden, Liederman, Jewett, and Atlas. Coach Batchelder of the track team is the club’s adviser. CLASS SEVEN President —Frank Springer Vice President —Helena Wright Secretary —VIRGINIA HITCHCOCK Treasurer —David Rossiter The class began its senior year under the leadership of the above officers and under the guidance of Miss MacLaughlin and Mr. Pasanen. The first activity took the form of a Halloween party held in the gym on Wednesday, October 28. Novelty stunts and dances were in order, and on the whole, the party was considered to have been a huge success both by the faculty and student body of the class. Plans are now underway for the reception given by our class to the graduating class which is to be held in January. Preparations for the pre¬ sentation of the play, “Inside the Lines”, to be given in the spring are also underway at the present time. The class is proud of its many members well-known for their scholas¬ tic, athletic, and social ability. However, our most celebrated personage is our president, Frank Springer, who not only appears on the small honor roll of the school but also captained one of the most successful gridiron teams in many years. CLASS SIX President —Francis Sampson Vice President —William Main Secretary —Gertrude Shenfield Treasurer —Dorothy Davis The Class of ’33-A was organized last May under the able leadership of Miss Adeline Wetmore. The officers were elected, and in addition, each home room selected one of its members to represent them on the execu¬ tive committee. The representatives are as follows: Harold Settles, William Main, Aram Haydostian, Edmund DeVere, and Gordon Davis. The class is very ably represented in almost all the school organiza¬ tions such as the band, orchestra, Cog, English Club, French Club, and the like. It is represented on the football team by Frank Sampson, Isadore Novick, Davis Geranian, Albert Markin, Lloyd Tupper, and Leo DeMarco. The class average is very high scholastically. The first party was held in December and proved to be a great success. We wish the Class of ’32-A the best luck in the world! CLASS FIVE President —James Norton Vice President —Betty Brown Secretary —Mildred Powell Treasurer —Albert Kerwin At the close of their Sophomore year, the members of Class 5 chose their officers and became an active organization. Under the excellent supervision of Miss Helene Moore, the class set to work planning its first class party, and with Miss Moore, Miss Thorpe, Miss O’Brien, and Mr. Larson supervising the activities, the affair was a great success. The entertainment was furnished by several talented members of the class. The class then set about the business of purchasing pins and rings, to identify them as members of class 1933-B. Plans are now being made for the Juniors’ first play, named “Skid¬ ding”, which is to be held early in April. Miss Pearl will coach the play, and Florence Anguish, a dramatist well-known in M. H. S., is the general chairman. Class 5 also glories in the number of its athletes: notably. Captain- elect Albert Kerwin, and “Sam” Pashoian our football stars; and Betty Brown, varsity hockey player, who is also a member of the Boston Hockey Team. The Class of 1933-B wishes the Seniors a happy ending to their high school careers, and success in their future work. CAM SOCIETY President — ROSE Shain Vice President—D oris Shannon Recording Secretary — GERTRUDE WEINER Corresponding Secretary — Rose Stolman Treasurer — Charlotte Shapiro A new society for girls known as the CAM Society was organized in Malden High School on November 4, 1931. Its entire name is “Convenimus ad meditandum”, Latin words meaning “We gather for improvement”. The aim of the organization is to improve the members in general literature and debating. Mr. Charles A. Marsh is the faculty adviser, and the charter members of the club are Harriet Ring, Adeline Rosenthal, Eleanor Ryan, Rose Shain, Doris Shannon, Sophie Singer, Charlotte Shapiro, Marguerite Sherman, Irma Skinner, Mildred Solomon, Ida Spiegal, Gertrude Stewart, Rose Stol¬ man, Gertrude Weiner, and Gladys Wescott. Many new members have been added since CAM first originated, and the club looks forward to a successful career. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club organized this semester under the capable direc¬ tion of Miss Perkins by electing the following officers: President, Frederic Noseworthy; Vice President, Albert Clark; Secretary, Benjamin Zimmer¬ man; Librarian, Frank Floyd; Publicity Manager, George Lowe; Voice Committee, Eric Noseworthy. There are many talented singers in our number this year, and we have received several invitations to sing in public. We are also associate members of the Shubert Club. We owe Miss Perkins a vote of thanks for her fine work and helpful suggestions, and hope to have more seasons as successful as the past one. M. H. S. OPERA CLUB The Malden High School Opera Club organized for the third season with fifty members, under the supervision of Miss Perkins. The following officers were elected: President, George Hussey; Vice President, Kenneth Davis; Secretary, Florence Kevorkian; Librarian, Gor¬ don Davis; Asst. Librarian, Albert Clark; Publicity Manager, Edward Fer¬ ris; Pianist, Florence Anguish. The club is now working hard on an operetta in two acts called “Riding Down the Sky”. This operetta will be given in the early spring. BAND AND ORCHESTRA The Malden High School Band under the able leadership of Mr. Chester Whiting is completing another successful year. It is the leading musical organization of the city and the student musicians all receive a training which is invaluable. The rehearsals are made very interesting by the popular leader and helpful advisor, Mr. Whiting. Arthur Willey, who has been with the band and orchestra since his entrance into the Malden High School, is now the student leader. The orchestra boasts an attendance which breaks all records. It is an organization to which students who play any instruments aspire. Al¬ though numerous class orchestras have suddenly sprung up, the school orchestra still holds the limelight. The orchestra participated in the exer¬ cises at the inauguration of the Mayor, and has played at many other city functi ons. This year, for the first time, the orchestra has a girl concert- mistress. She is Edith Rubin, who has been a member of the orchestra ever since she entered high school. There is no doubt in the minds of all that without the band and orches¬ tra, the school would be at a great disadvantage. What would Malden do without the band at her football games? Malden is, and should be, very proud of her musical organizations. Here’s a toast to the Malden High Music teachers! k ' c (■ o f a c r nc � ' � n r f, f 0(y n o I e- 4 o O v tS C r«o « 9 « “ ' •« « ,s . ' t • . SPORTS On July 30, 1931, Malden High lost one of its dearest friends and most po ' pidar teachers when Edmund J. Goodreaii, Teacher of Chernistry and Head Coach of Football and Baseball, succumbed to infantile pa¬ ralysis. Mr. Goodreau was born in Plaistoiv, New Hampshire, thirty-seven years ago. He prejjared at Saint Anslem’s Academy in Manchester for Saint Anslem’s College, from where he was graduated in 1917. After spending a year in the army, he furthered his studies at Yale and Columbia. Mr. Goodreau was an experienced coach. His first position was at Southbridge High, which proved to be a stepping stone to a later position at Ansonia, Connecticut, where he produced both a state champion foot¬ ball as well as baseball team. In addition, in 1925, he studied football under the late Knute K. Rockne. Mr. Goodreau first came to Malden High School in the fall of 1921. as a teacher of Mathematics and assistant football coach. At the end of the school year, he went to Haverhill only to returyi in 1927 as a teacher of Chemistry, head, coach of baseball and assistant coach of foot¬ ball. During his third year as baseball coach, he developed a state championshij) team, and he folloived yip his good work the next year with a cham] ionshi]) football team. The members of 1932-A consider themselves fortunate to have known Mr. Goodreau. We can not but feel poorer because of our loss, yet we are richer because of our memories of the man—his straight thinking, hia ideals of sportsmanshij), his good humor, and his interest in LIFE. FOOTBALL In the fall of 1931, a human tornado in the form of the Malden High football team, directed by Head Coach Warren McGuirk and Captain Frank Springer, and inspired by the memory of its late coach, Edmund Goodreau, whirled its way through the schoolboy football world, leaving destruction and ruin in its wake. Although Malden faced a most difficult schedule, after the Blue and Gold tornado had spent its fury, it was discovered that no team on the schedule had survived, and that the teams most completely ruined were Haverhill and Manchester, both crushed by a 6-0 score, Brock¬ ton and Everett buried to the tune of 14-0 and 14-7 respectively, and Med¬ ford which had been overwhelmed 12-2. The outstanding stars of the team were Capt. Springer, the best line¬ man of the year and a unanimous all-scholastic choice; Hal Randall, a brilliant tackle; Bill Rittershaus, all-scholastic end; Capt.-elect “Al” Ker- win, the “Galloping Ghost”; and Warren Mulrey, triple-threat man, ace of the Malden backfield, and an all-scholastic back. Some of the high spots of the season were the low charging and fierce tackling of the line, Lloyd Tapper’s punting and line-plunging. Bill Ritters- haus’s three touchdowns made after spectacular catches of long forward passes, Sam Pashoian’s crossing of the Manchester goal line for Malden’s first victory over the Little Green, Mahoney’s work in the Medford game, and Bill Harding’s 70-yard run in the Medford game. TRACK Coach Batchelder’s Blue and Gold speedsters face a very difficult schedule for 1932, but with the return of eight veterans and with the promising mat erial which has come up from the junior highs, a successful season is in the offing. The veterans are Captain “Bill” Main, Parker Lewis, Carlton Roscoe, Harold Settles, “Al” Kerwin, Samuel Pashoian, Sidney Goldman, and Harold Randall. Under Coach Batchelder’s guidance the team is rapidly rounding into shape, and appears ready for its opening meet with Lynn Classical. As usual the dual meet with Medford will be the objective meet of the season. BASKETBALL When Malden High opens its court season against Somerville High at Somerville, Coach “Bob” Blair will be making his debut as head basket¬ ball mentor. Prospects for a good season are favorable despite the fact that Capt. Randall and Warren Mulrey, last year’s captain and high scorer, will be lost after the mid-year graduation. The other veterans who are practicing daily at the Armory gym are “Jimmie” Norton, “Art” Roscoe, “Izzy” Novick, Martin Held, Robert Weir, Carl Singer, and Gordon Spence. Some good material has come up from the junior highs but the loss of Randall and Mulrey will be keenly felt. GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY The Girls’ Hockey Team has just completed the longest season since hockey started in our school. In spite of the fact that few veterans remained from last season, Mrs. Jansky (Miss Johnson) our efficient coach, succeeded in forming a plucky team, with Barbara Lewis as captain, and Jean Macinnis as manager. Although the team was defeated several times, the season can really be called a success. This year, Malden defeated Woburn and Mansfield, tied Manchester, Swampscott, Wilmington twice, and was defeated by Melrose, Arlington, and Winthrop. Three Malden girls, Betty Brown, Edith Barrett, and Marjorie Fari- neau were sent to the Boston Field Hockey Association try-outs. Edith Barrett and Marjorie Farineau reached the semi-finals, while Betty Brown made the All-Boston Team. The members of this year’s team are: Captain Barbara Lewis, Mar¬ jorie Farineau, Betty Brown, Gertrude Casey, Rita Casey, Mildred Powell, Edith Barrett, Billy Belanger, Sarah Winogradsky, Phyllis Thompson, and Arlene Urann. M. H. S. RIFLE CLUB The Malden High School Rifle Club, with a local and National Cham¬ pionship, is once again on the road to fame. The Club and Team suffered a serious handicap by the loss of Capt. Earl Dickie, Harold Macinnis, and Edward Wallace, high guns and most consistent shooters of last year. However, at this early stage of the 1931-32 season, the Club, ably led by President Leonard West, who is also team captain, shows great promise of maintaining the splendid record of previous years. We hope to finish the rest of the season undefeated and believe it to be possible. 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EVENING DIVISION (Coeducational) An effective university education is available in the evening for high school graduates who for financial or other reasons cannot enter day colleges but 7nust go to work following graduation: School of Business Grants B.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees. Specializes in accounting and business administration. Only 24.9% of graduates held executive positions on entering school; 71.9% now in major executive positions. Graduates outstandingly successful in C.P.A. examinations. Actual business problems the basis of in¬ struction. Graduates of Malden High School School of Law Four-year course. LL.B. degree. Prepares for bar examinations and prac¬ tice. Case method of instruction similar to that in best day law schools. A School of high standards adapted to the needs of employed men and women. Alumni outstandingly successful as law¬ yers, judges, business executives. admitted withoitt examination Catalogs or further information sent upon request NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS In the long run you and your friends will prize the portrait that looks like you—your truest self, free from stage effects and little con¬ ceits. It is in this “long run” Photography that PURDY success has been won. « Portraiture by the camera that one cannot laugh at or cry over in later years. For present pleasure and future pride protect your photo¬ graphic self by having PURDY make the portraits. vscsy PURDY 160 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Official Photographer MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1932-A Special Discount Bates to all Students of M. H. S. THE WRIGHT COMPAN Y Illustrators Engravers of The 1932 ' A Maldonian FRATERNITY, COLLEGE and CLASS JEWELRY Commencement Announcements and Invitations Jeweler To The Senior Class of MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY MANUFACTURING JEWELERS and STATIONERS ATTLEBORO, MASS. HONORARY PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Miss Dorothy L. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Lilly Mr. and Mrs. Morris Cushman Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Masc.yrello Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Lovejoy Mr. and Mrs. George G. Booth Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Varnick Mr. and Mrs. Flick Lodgen Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John P. McCarthy Compliments of Kappa Jpl|i DIEGES CLUST “If we made it, it’s right” Class Rings Fraternity Pins CHARMS and MEDALS For Every Sport Prize Cups and Plaques 73 Tremont St. Boston, Mass. Vt I- - •a f i -o • t i •i • V. T t v� :, • . •t . 5 - - ; ■ Joitph Sulla, 3 ■ jy � nrf PUBLIC LIBRARY (Ul|£ (®lass of 193feirirates ttjts froluuto to Hiss (Clmsltm ' arte ffiac lauc jlm lulfose unusual tntaltiu Ijas XQtb us ou to mi o Ifrigtfts JWh in JHr. JUalter lucimrit Pasaitat htl]ose lulple-bearteb tulerest aub loyal support Ijas been eber present tit all our problems o 4 On the fourth day previous to the Ides of September in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty- nine; of the independence of these United States of America one hundred and fifty-third; in the seventy-fifth year of the founding of Malden High School; when Herbert C. Hoover ivas president of these United States; Frank G. Allen, governor of the State of Massachusetts and William A. Hastings, mayor of the City of Malden; in the princi- P palship of Thornton J enkins The Class of 1932-B entered upon the pages of school history . 6 fli ' ar Hook B ' tatt Editor-in-chief STANLEY SALMEN Associate VIRGINIA HITCHCOCK Organization Editor ESTHER MELTZER Music Editor ERNA VAN DER GROEN Fraternity Editor PAUL PURDY Sorority Editor MARY RAMSDELL Miscellaneous Editor EMMANUEL SILVER Sport Editors JEAN MacINNIS FRANK SPRINGER Art Department JOSEPH SULLO Virginia Macdonald LOIS BROWN DORIS CLAFF Biography Editor ELSIE BENOIT Biographers WARREN McCANN HENRY WISCHHUSEN ANNA KIELY MIRIAM RUBIN ETHEL STEIN LESLIE LAURENCE MARJORIE FARINEAU BETTY MORSE EUNICE HINCKLEY ANNETTE BAUM ELIZABETH NOAH ESTHER SIMONDS DEBORAH PLUMMER JULIUS EPSTEIN BARBARA CLAYBOURNE BEATRICE GOLDBLATT Editors HELENA WRIGHT Business Manager MANUEL BORNSTEIN Assistant Manager DAVID ROSSITER Advertising Manager JOSEPH ROFFMAN Assistant Managers MAXWELL GLAZER ISAAC DAY ARTHUR BABCOCK EMERY PAGE RUSSELL SCHOFIELD THOMAS LUTCH HENRY SCHLAGER HARRY PORTMAN JOSEPH SPACK Subscription Manager FREDERICK NOSEWORTHY Assistant Managers EDITH BARRETT CARL ENBERG PETER GAILIS JOHN MULLIGAN HAROLD WEINER ROBERT JOHNSON Typists JOHN BASSETT MINNIE BORNSTEIN ANNE COLDFARB HELEN GOOTKIN ESTHER GROMAN FLORENCE THORESEN IDA ZARITSKY MARY DETEEN 7 8 UJalbptt Uiglj irhool 1857-1332 On this, the diamond anniversary of Malden High School, let us look back through the development of this school from its one room and 38 pupils to its present establishment and student body of over 1500. As the pages of history are turned back we note that the same problems and the same difficulties that now confront the school have been present several times in the past. First, however, it may be of interest to trace briefly the school system previous to the founding of the High School. The first free school in Malden was established in 1665 with Ezekiel Jenkins recorded as the first schoolmaster. In spite of the fact that Master Jenkins seems to have been the most popular of the early teachers, he received the munificient sum of thirty shillings a year, and his gravestone at Sandy Banks tells us of “Mauldons Late School Master From A Painful Life Is Gone To Take His Rest His Lord Has Called Him Whome.” During the first fifty years, it seems to have been only the state law that forced the town to maintain its school. The first building was erected in 1712 at the corner of what is now Main and Pleasant Streets, but eighteen years later was destroyed and education languished. It was not until 1783 that the town awoke from its apathy and made provisions for quarters and regular sessions. Since that time the school system has been steadily improving, and the school attendance rapidly growing. 9 m Since 1844 there had been considerable agitation for a private high school, but the school committee went on record against such an institu¬ tion because they feared it would create an aristocracy within the com¬ munity. In 1857 the town voted to establish a free high school. In accordance with this vote, a room was provided in the Old Centre Grammar School which stood on the present site of Grant’s department store. The school, with an enrollment of 38, was under the supervision of Mr. Joseph H. Noyes and one assistant. The course of study extended for a period of four years and covered “the solid and substantial, rather than the ornamental.” In this course, nevertheless, was included natural, moral, and mental philosophy, physi¬ ology, botany, surveying, and astronomy. Science, higher mathematics, and the cultural studies, were subjects of the future. Two years later these facilities were outgrown; so two rooms were furnished in the townhouse and Mr. Washington H. Merritt entered upon the duties of principal. The course was now so enlarged as to include a weekly visit from Monsieur P. U. Gemgembre, who taught “correct French accent.” In a few years the accommodations here too were in¬ adequate. Bad ventilation, lack of space, and proximity to the lockup and its disturbances, were all sources of discomfort. In 1863 Mr. Charles A. Daniels, for whom the Daniels School is named, became headmaster and remained in that position (except for the term of 1872-3 when he went to Franklin and Mr. William G. Nowell was principal) until 1883, when he was elected Superintendent of Schools. The library was started in 1864 at the proposal of Mr. Daniels, that each pupil contribute as near two dollars as possible. In this way the nucleus of our library was formed with a collection of $96.04. Under the stimulation of Mr. Daniels and his successors, the project has steadily progressed until today the school library contains some 3500 volumes. In 1872, for the first time in history, Malden High had a building of its own. Four teachers and ninety-four pupils entered the present Manual Arts Building and the town congratulated itself on one of the finest buildings in the state. The conditions of this period are interesting for con¬ trast. Instead of our frequent street cars, the horse cars from South Malden (Everett) ran every two hours. During the winter the pupils in that district had to walk to school for a day or two, as the cars could not run because of the heavy snow. The facilities for cleaning were brought by the pupils instead of being furnished by the town. These in¬ cluded a bowl, a nail brush, one towel, and soap. A pump furnished the water. We note that one of the library rules was 10 m o “The hands of the borrower should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.” In 1875 the pupils were forbidden to furnish their supplies, and the following year there was a demand for the promised materials and especially for tumblers. Mr. George F. Gay succeeded Mr. Daniels in 1883 and retained that position until 1896 when he, too, was elected Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Gay was responsible for placing in the Paris Exposition, an exhibition of the work done in the Malden Public Schools. He was known as one of the progressive educators of his day. Again congestion forced the erection of a new building. In 1896, with Mr. William F. Palmer as principal, the new high school which was designed to satisfy the needs of the community for the ensuing twenty years, was opened to the students. For a short time the building was sufficiently large to accommodate the freshmen class, which had for several years been quartered in the Centre School hall. The curriculum had been gradually expanded, so that in 1877 a two year business course was adopted. This latter, in 1896, was expanded to four years. The scientific and normal courses were adopted in 1887 and 1896 respectively. There are now twelve departments and sixty-eight instructors to teach twenty-two subjects. Mr. John W. Hutchins became headmaster in 1897. He is remembered for his efficiency, powers of organization, and the many hours he spent working for the welfare of the school. During his term it was necessary to extend the building eastward more than its own length. The result of this final change is the building we now occupy. In 1908 Mr. Arthur Lee became principal. During his administration several of our customs such as Class Day and class outings were inaug¬ urated. Also, through his efforts, supervised extra-curriculum activities were adopted. He was succeeded by Mr. Thornton Jenkins in 1915, under whose direction the school has retained its high rank among the secondary schools of the State. Thus, in the seventy-five years that have elapsed since that small beginning, Malden High School has grown to be one of the largest and finest schools of Massachusetts. History repeated itself several times in those years, and the problems of congestion that face the school at the present time have been faced and met successfully in the past. From its record of yesterday and its spirit of today, there can be only one thought for tomorrow-—that Malden High School will scale new heights. 11 Arew i . (Ulasa (Mtrmi VIRGINIA HITCHCOCK Secretary DAVID ROSSITER Treasurer 15 C-ff ENGLA JEANNETTE ANDERSON College Browne Framingham Teachers’ College 4-H Club; Usona; Special Chorus. Eng la should meet no difficulties in this world ■where originality is the “Open Sesame ” to so many fields. We who have braved her first experimental glowers and hope we have won her friendship, realize the real warmth of her personality and the unusual scope of her mental powers. MARY ADELINE ANDERSON Commercial Beebe Zigma Bios. However trite it may be to say that appearances are deceiving, in Mary’s case it is quite fitting. At first glance the main impression is that of seriousness and dignity, on better acquaintance the sparkle in her eye, and her ready laughter are her most memorable characteristics. If she follows a nursing career as she intends, her patients will have no opportunity to lapse into any state less than cheerfulness. 10 ARTHUR BABCOCK Scientific Beebe Gamma Sigma. Science has made a great leap forward; you have only to observe how bright are Arthur’s eyes and how ruddy his cheeks after three years in the scientific course, and to contrast our wan countenances with his evident health, to realize how beneficial his studies must have been. Arthur is a good business man, but his gaiety and humor have not suffered any under the strain. MAX BANNER General Lincoln University of Southern California Many of us remember Max’s as the first welcoming grin that met our eyes in the sea of new and seem¬ ingly hostile faces that surrounded us when we first entered Malden High. He has a fortunate combina¬ tion of qualities — a “happy- go-lucky” attitude, and the habit of being an all-weather friend. We realize that it would take Max to think up such a contra¬ dictory combination of anything, even his own person¬ al attributes. EDITH LODGE BARRETT “Barrett” General Beebe Hockey ’29, ’30, ’31; Basketball ’29; Usona; Kappa Phi; A. Y. A.; Assistant Subscription Manager; Foot¬ ball Usher ’31, Senior Dance Committee; Posters for Class Events; Honor Society. Incorrigibly lively and fidl of “pep”, “Barrett” has contributed a great deal to our enjoyment of high school life. Sports, especially field hockey, have been her chief interest, but her high spirits, appreciation of a good joke, and her good comradeship have made her a popular member of the class. RITA ELIZABETH BARRY “Woof” Commercial Browne Burdett Bowling Team; Zigma Bios, “Biology Club Scan¬ dals”; Columbian Drill; Special Chorus. She’s mischievous, sporty, and full of fun. In re¬ gard to homework, it’s most always done. A smile on her face through the wide world she’ll carry. Who is she? you ask. Why ’tis Rita Barry. 17 I | m JEANNETTE BASS Lincoln General Salem Normal Columbian Drill. With “Jen” we associate a charming smile and a furious blush. There is a world, of piischief in her blue eyes. She has the gift of playing the popular songs on the piano in such a way that you can’t keep your feet still. Because of this fine nature of good humor, loyalty, and seriousness, “Jen” is one of the most interesting and pleasant members of ’32-B. JOHN WALDO BASSETT “Johnny” Commercial Browne Bentley Boys’ Glee Club, Librarian, Vice President, Honor¬ ary Member; Entertainment, Senior Reception; Opera Club; Outing Committee; Maldonian, Typist. Though we may read of Morton Downey and bari¬ tones and such, for a real golden tenor we look to “Johnnie” Bassett. He is so quiet normally that it seems as though it were a different being who sings with the golden voice. “Johnnie” is so modest, so charming, and yet such a “regular fellow”, that he proves a rare jewel, that, with the proper setting, shall sparkle and shine like a star. ANNETTE DAUBER BAUM ‘ College Beebe Simmons Orchestra; Class Orchestra; Opera Club; English Club; Greenroom Dramatic Society; “The Bells of Beaujolais”; “Riding Down the Sky”; “Ici on Parle Francais”; “The Ghost Hunters”; “Inside the Lines”; Columbian Drill; Football Usher; Hockey; Chairman Decoration Committee, Senior Reception; Senior Out¬ ing Committee; Chairman Properties Committee, Sen¬ ior Play; Music Appreciation Club; Sigma Phi; Mal¬ donian Biographer; “Your Royal Highness”; Honor Society; Special Chorus. It is not often that we find girls of Annette’s cali¬ ber. An excellent student, clever, in fact very much so, she has found time from her studies to indulge in many school activities, and has been prominent, espec¬ ially upon the boards of our own school stage. An¬ nette has the intelligence and the personality to ac¬ complish much. ELSIE LOUISE BENOIT College Beebe Massachusetts School of Art Field Hockey, ’29; Football Usher, ’30; Usher, Class Party; Class Outing Committee; Posters for Class Party and Play; Usona; A. Y. A.; Maldonian, Bi¬ ographies Editor; En Ka; Class Day Prophet; Honor Society; Special Chorus. Elsie is one of the most beloved and esteemed mem¬ bers of our class. It takes but a short while to recog¬ nize her superior mentality, but her personality and delightful humor banish all awe. We are glad that she has chosen to follow an artistic career, for she has given evidence of rare talent; and, if our wishes are granted, she will meet with unparalleled success. 18 College Lincoln Franklin Physical Culture Club. He is the fellow with the unique smile which makes one wonder if there ' s not more behind it. Sam is a quiet chap yet he can “swap ” jokes with the best of us and usually win in the trade. He is also an excel¬ lent student, and with his pleasing personality we can hope for much from this “sunny” young man. FLORENCE CATHERINE BERRIGAN Commercial Beebe Boston University A. Y. A.; Kappa Phi. “Flossie” is one of those lovable and much-needed persons who can be trusted to lend a sympathetic ear to anybody and everything; when we consider how most of us react under such circumstances i, her self- control and forbearance ivill be fully appreciated. Perhaps her secret is a keen interest in human nature. We have noted, with regard to her own affairs, that she has an admirably stoic attitude, and her smile and affectionate comradeship are blessings not quickly to be forgotten. NORMAN PERKINS BLAKE General Centre Dartmouth Decoration Committees for Dances; Baseball; Ad¬ vertising Manager, Blue and Gold; Honor Society. We consider Norman one of our best friends—an honor not to be lightly bestowed. Despite his baseball prowess and scholastic ability, he displays only mod¬ esty, and, unless we have been misled, he is rather shy. The shyness vanishes among friends of long¬ standing, however , and reveals the fun-loving person¬ ality that has, more than once, brought down upon his head the sad penalties imposed by the “guardian” of the Home Room. MANUEL BORNSTEIN “Manny” General Lincoln Stanford Alpha Zeta Pi; Football, ’81; Business Manager, Maldonian; Cog, Secretary, Treasurer; Track; Chair¬ man Sports Committee, Senior Outing; Chairman Publicity Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance; Editor-in- Chief, Blue and Gold; Class Day; Honor Society. One needs but to catch a glimpse of Manuel’s spark¬ ling smile to realize why he is such a favorite. He has been a capable student and athlete, and has done much commendable work for our class. He bears with him our sincer e wishes for future success, and the hope that he may always “keep smiling.” MINNIE BORNSTEIN Commercial Lincoln Burdett Maldonian, typist. Though small in stature, Minnie is great in capabil¬ ity, especially where handling a typewriter is con¬ cerned. A little more quiet than her illustrious cousin, she has, nevertheless, made a ] lace in our hearts in her own modest way. ANNE LEONA BORTMAN Commercial Lincoln Burdett Girls’ Chorus; Sigma Phi. Though one of the more quiet members of our class, Anne has by no means escaped our notice. She seems entirely unaware of the fact that she is very beauti¬ ful,—an attribute that in itself is remarkable, and we have heard reports of her being a very clever and efficient young lady. LOIS LILLIAN BROWN General Beebe Massachusetts School of Art Kappa Phi; Art Department, Maldonian. Lois is a striking personality. There will be a ])lace for her wherever she goes. Her personal ap¬ pearance is neatness itself. Her frivolity is merely one of her characteristics. Lois has smiled her sweet way into the hearts of countless friends. AGNES MARY BUREN Commercial Centre Usher, Class Party. Agnes is the very quiet and demure type of girl, a quality which has made her well liked by her many friends. She has always silently done her part to make a success of whatever we have undertaken. She is moreover a good student but not a grind, and is deserving of our wish that her future be as bright as her past has been. 20 GERTRUDE PAULINE BUYER “Gertie” Commercial Lincoln Some people labor under the impression that fem¬ ininity and efficiency stand at opposite poles. In Ger¬ trude we have proof that real sweetness of nature may be backed by business-like capability. She has always been willing to help and to put into her efforts all the strength of mind she possesses. As long as we have disproven one argument we may also point out that brains and beauty are sometimes on very intimate terms. MARION GERTRUDE CAMERON “Sooky” General Centre Gorham Normal School Usher; Candy Committee; Dance Committee. Marion is the little blond who dashes to her seat at 7.59 every morning with an armful of books (or some¬ thing). We often wonder whether she studies them. However she must, for she usually knows her lessons and constantly surprises us with a brilliant remark. ANNETTE ELOISE CANNIFF Commercial Beebe Boston University Special Chorus. “Net” is the fortunate possessor of valuable and unusual gifts,—a happy-go-lucky disposition and an everlasting smile. Her friends declare that nothing, however disturbing it may be, shakes her from her lightheartedness. ELIZABETH CARLISLE “Libby” College Beebe Smith Kappa Phi; Usona. “Libby” is very unassuming, but we have neverthe¬ less discovered that she is a charming person. As human as everyone else, she lias her likes and dislikes, but the latter are mild and few. In a group she is rather quiet, but, released from the pressure of num¬ bers, a delightfully humorous and appreciative way of looking at things is revealed. Her generosity towards all is not a common characteristic, and her friendship, once gained, is an invaluable possession. 21 m JOSEPH WARREN ROBERT CARROLL “Soupy” General Beebe St. Mary’s Zigma Bios, Treasurer; Track, ’31; Kappa Alpha Pi; Senior Reception Committee; Football, Second Squad, ’30. Through the three years that Soupy has been a mem¬ ber of our class he has been one of its outstanding personalities. He has always had that extra some¬ thing about him along with his smile to make him well liked by all. We are all sorry to part with him. MYRON DeWITT CARTER “Dee” General Lincoln Bates Football, Second Squad ’29; Varsity, ’30, ’31; Track ’29, ’30; Senior Reception Committee. Myron looks handsome in a football uniform but more handsome still when lie ' s in action. Myron is another one of these boys who has an absorbing in¬ terest at High School after school hours, but we know him for the industrious lad that he is, and we extend our congratulations to a person who can be good look¬ ing, industrious, and likeable, at the Same time. IDA CHIET Commercial Lincoln Ida appears quiet and shy, but those who know her find that she is a very lively companion and always good-natured. She is always ready with the latest jokes, and her merry tales of adventure are a source of amusement to all. JOSEPH LOUIS CHIRICHETTI “Joe” Scientific Browne Joe is tall and quiet—two qualities which often seem to go together. He’s dependable, and, lie never seems to get excited. Slow, but sure, he accomplishes what he sets out to do, and that, after all, is what counts. DORIS CLAFF “Dodo” General Lincoln Vesper George Sigma Phi; Vice President, Sargent Art Club; Zigma Bios; German Christmas Play; Art Staff, Mal- donian; Honor Society. 1932-B like every other class , has its quiet, serious- minded girls. Doris has a very keen,- logical mind, and a memory that is both quick, and retentive. She is an all-round girl, one who believes in and practices good sportsmanship. Her friends are many and wish her all the success that should be hers. BARBARA CLAYBOURNE College Beebe Salem Normal En Ka; Blue and Gold Staff, ’30. ’31; Girls’ Chorus; Football Usher; “Brain Waves”; “Inside the Lines”; Maldonian, Biographer; Dress Committee; Special Chorus; Class Day. Who is the girl with the sweet personality , charm¬ ing smile, and just pecks of pep? The girl who can dance like a nymph, and who is bound to reach the top in this world. — That ' s Barbara! LILLIAN COBLENTZ “Lil” Commercial Lincoln Sigma Phi. “Lil” is a very pretty girl, especially when she smiles and shows those big dimples. She is full of fun and always busy trying to get ahead. Her pro¬ ficiency in school will help her greatly in the business world. ANNE COFFILL General Browne “Little Anne ” is a girl whom every one likes. Rather quiet and shy at first, on further acquaintance one learns to appreciate her cheerful way of looking at things and her humorous perception of amusing situations. An earnest worker, her sincerity and re¬ liability make her a girl always to be remembered and loved. 23 RAYMOND JAMES CONNOLLY “Ray” General Mission Ray, in his three years of high school, has shown himself a student of great tact and brilliance. With his big heart and great knowledge, he has proved a valuable aid to his fellow pupils. He will rest in their memory as a real friend. JOHN JOSEPH CONNORS “Sheriff” General Beebe Like many fellows, this chap is very difficult to become acquainted with unless you belong to his par¬ ticular group. But also, like many fellows, he’s a jolly companion once you know him. CLAIRE JOAN COSGROVE “K” College Browne Entertainment Committee, Class Party; Zigma Bios; Class Day, ’31, Columbian Drill; Football Ush¬ er; Advertising Committee, Class Dance. Speaking of vim and vigor, one look at Claire re¬ veals her sparkle and dash. Blue eyes and black hair —a pixy-like combination—suggest the charm of the Emerald Isle. DANIEL CHARLES COURTNEY College Lincoln Class Party Refreshment Committee. “Dan” is the sort of fellow we all would like to be but can’t quite. Quiet, resourceful, he will always be remembered as one boy who was really in earnest in whatever was demanded of him whether it were by teachers or by study. 24 GEORGE GERALD CRONIN “George I” General Beebe Football; Zigma Bios; Kappa Alpha Pi; Track, ’30. The world would be a dull place indeed, if all of us tvere serious, sober workers. George is the gleam of light on the horizon, the happy soul who cheers us when “education” seems most wearisome. He is, to be sure, ambitious, and quite willing to work, but his really nice smile and friendly outlook are more out¬ standing when personalities are being considered. GEORGE CRUICKSHANK “George II” General Lincoln Track, ’30, ’31, ’32; Zigma Bios; Special Chorus. George is the type of person whom it is becoming harder and harder to find in this modern world. Tall, slim, cheerful yet serious; calm and self-reliant; he stands forth as a real American. CHARLOTTE MARION DAVIS General Beebe Orchestra. Charlotte has blue eyes, a peach-bloom complexion, and soft wavy hair. In addition, she has the knack of being able to come to school one minute before eight o ' clock and yet never be late. As a rule Charlotte is gentle and soft-spoken, but given the opportunity, she can talk firmly and convincingly. DORIS EDNA DAVIS “Dorie” Commercial Centre Special Chorus. Doris is that quiet girl in 111. Those who do not know her would probably be surprised at the real Doris, for “still waters run deep” you know. m ISAAC CO OK I)AY General Browne Baseball, ’80; Football, ’30; President, Zigma Bios; Room Treasurer; “Inside the Lines”; Maldonian, Ad¬ vertising Manager; Class Day. If there is a piece of work to be done, “Ike” is ahead of “Johnny-on-the-spot.” He overcomes the obstacles confronting him. “Ike’s” interests lie in many fields in which he daily demonstrates great possibilities. BARBARA EDNA DEAN “Barb” College Beebe Pi Phi; Opera Club ’29; Refreshment Committee, Class Party; Entertainment Committee, Senior Re¬ ception. Most of us wear ourselves out trying to keep up with Barbara. She’s one of those people who are literally everywhere at once. Generally speaking, it is quite enough for us to be at one place at a time, but Barbara is an exception. MARGUERITE DELCONTE “Peggy” Commercial Lincoln Zigma Bios; Class Day, ’31; “Biology Club Scan¬ dals”. That sparkling eye is the keynote of Marguerite’s personality, and when she smiles we realize how much loveliness we might, have missed, had she not done so. HELENE CHRISTINE DESMOND General Beebe Christine’s forte is not studying—but rather the pursuit of social pleasures. The world would suffer from boredom if all were studious, however, and Christine’s personality is an enlivening presence in any gathering. 26 MARY THEODORA DETEEN Commercial Browne Zigma Bios; Class Bay, ’31; “Biology Club Scan¬ dals”; Maldonian, Typist. Pleasing ' personality, quiet, yet valuable member of our class, Mary has endeared herself to all who know her. Even though we can ' t always hear just what she says, her words carry weight and conviction. Speak up, Mary, and let us all hear. EDWARD FRANCIS DEVINE General Beebe Second Football Squad; Zigma Bios. “Eddie” is a tall, blond chap with a perpetual smile on his face. He is ever bringing biology specimens to school, and it has been said that a live chicken was found in his desk. “Eddie ' s” ambition is to become a plumbing engineer , and if he works as diligently out¬ side as he has in school, we shall yet live to see “Ed¬ ward Devine” written on the water mains of Malden ' s streets. EUGENE ALVIN DIETER Scientific Browne Band; Orchestra; Class Orchestra; Special Chorus. Since Gene first entered Malden High he has de¬ voted his services as a trumpeter to both the band and the orchestra. These two organizations will cer¬ tainly miss him for he has been one of the most hard¬ working conscientious members, they have ever known. ALICE BERTHA DOW College Browne Home Room Treasurer. Mystery is always intriguing. For several years we have been trying to decide whether Alice was the quiet serious kind of girl or the fun-loving, not- too-responsible type. So far we haven’t made much progress; just when we have her nicely tabulated, her mood changes, and the work of months is ruined! At any rate, we feel that her nursing career will bring a great deal of satisfaction to her patients, since in any mood the key-note of her behavior is gentleness. 27 OLIVE ELLEN DOWD General Beebe Leslie Zigma Bios. Closer acquaintance with Olive does not make one reverse his first estimate of her friendliness and good humor; for her readg smile, as genuine as any one’s in the class, is a true indication of these charac¬ teristics, and in spite of her quietness, it. has won her many friends. CARL IRVING ENBERG General Browne Golf Club. Quiet and deliberate, Carl yet has a sense of humor which stands him in good stead, and a certain reliabil¬ ity which is well appreciated. His hard work in school will surely bring results, and we know he ivill attain success after the portals of M. H. S. have closed behind him. JULIUS EPSTEIN College Lincoln Maldonian, Biographer; Class Day Prophet and Playwright. Julius’ name will always be in our minds synony¬ mous with the word ingenuity. It is to him that we always looked for novel ideas and the argumenta¬ tive ability to uphold them. He possesses a remark¬ able mentality, and a sense of humor that never fails to win for him a host of admirers. MARJORIE ELEANOR FARINEAU “Mardy” General Beebe Kappa Phi; A. Y. A.; Hockey ’29, ’30, ’31; Basket¬ ball ’29; Usona; Football Usher ’31; Maldonian, Bi¬ ographer. “Mardy” has a sly and subtle sense of humor, but you won’t catch her exhibiting it unless you’ve known her for a long time. Hers is a friendly spirit, but it is nicely tempered by a bit of wisdom. She withholds her own thoughts and listens to yours, until your friendship has become quite firm—a bit of diplomacy most of us find difficult to employ. If you have gathered the impression that she is a retiring, shy person, a glimpse of her in action on the hockey field or the basketball court would quickly remedy such an evil. 28 BLANCHE FINE College Lincoln Leave it to Blanche to be original. She always managed to get a little different idea from her book than any one else. But never mind, she will come out on toy, even if she did leave all her Monday ' s study¬ ing to do in chorus. ELI FLEISCHER “Al’ General Lincoln Texas University He is a chap who ought someday to become a bi¬ ologist of the highest order. He always is greatly interested in the fourth period, because then he goes to 308, and he certainly makes good use of the time he spends there. ALICE HIGGINS FORD “Al” General Browne Boston University Alice is one of the more quiet members of the class, but her even temper and ready smile are well known. She is certainly not the kind that frowns on a good time, and her friends, whose numbers are legion, all know she is the type that will get ahead. MARY ESTHER FRIARS College Browne Katherine Gibbs She’s another one of our quiet classmates, but she’s very interesting when she does talk. She doesn’t waste any of her words by saying meaningless things, but saves them for something worth while. We could learn a lot if we observed silence and listened to her. 29 JACOB GARFINKLE “Finkie Boy” College Lincoln Texas University School Orchestra; Band; Class Orchestra. Jack is a “regular fellow ”. An accomplished violin¬ ist, an excellent student if he wants to be, anil a mis¬ chief at all times, he embodies traits that often make us smile and more often, that we admire. EVELYN GILLER “Eddy” Commercial Lincoln Entertainment, Class 6 and 7 Parties; Miss Brigg’s Shorthand Club. Effervescent as bubbling water is Evelyn. She is loveable and affectionate to all, and she enters whole¬ heartedly into whatever interests her. She has a sense of humor and shows great enthusiasm in all activities. MAXWELL EDWARD GLASER “Mike” College Lincoln Boston University Alpha Mu; French Club; “Ici On Parle Francais”; Senior Reception, Entertainment; Boys’ Clothing Com¬ mittee; “Inside the Lines”; English Club Play Con¬ test; Maldonian, Assistant Advertising Manager. “Mike” is chubby and cheerful. His acting ability is of no mean quality, as has been proven, and his sense of humor has often helped to enliven an other¬ wise dull day. Although he likes serious parts, he ' s the sort that seems and acts mischievous at times, but underneath the surface he has our welfare at heart. BEATRICE GOLDBLATT “Beatie” Commercial Lincoln “Inside the Lines”; Columbian Drill; Reception Committee; Refreshment Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance; Biographer, Maldonian; Class Day; Special Chorus. Have you ever met a person who was always ready “to do and dare”? Well, that’s “Beatie.” She is a born entertainer and her steadfast friendship is one to be highly prized. Success should certainly be her’s if she retains her characteristic energy, and lives up to the high standards she has set for herself. 30 ANNE GOLDFARB Commercial Lincoln Sigma Phi; Columbian Drill; Honorable Mention Washington-Franklin Award; Maldonian Typist; Miss Brigg’s Shorthand Club. As a true friend, a willing worker, and an intelli¬ gent student, Anne has made a place for herself in the affections of all who know her. She attracts many with her winning smile, charming manners, and high- minded thoughts. Let’s hope that her ambition to be head bookkeeper of a large concern next year is ful¬ filled. Her determination and stick-to-itiveness will contribute much to the reaching of this goal. HELEN GOOTKIN Commercial Lincoln Burdett Maldonian, typist; Miss Brigg’s. Shorthand Club. Behind those bright eyes of Helen’s lies a mind equally as brilliant. Throughout her high school career she has been one of the leaders in her class. A true friend and helpful classmate, Helen plans to enter the world of business where it is quite certain her experience and pleasing personality will help her to gain immediate success. ALMA LOUISE GRAUSTEIN General Beebe Alma’s lovely personality will carry her far in her life work, and we certainly all wish her the best of success. She has been ever cheerful and friendly throughout her high school days and has toon the admiration of her friends. ESTHER GROMAN “Es” Commercial Lincoln Sigma Phi; Columbian Drill, Class Day ’31; Mal¬ donian, typist; Usher, Class Party. Esther is a studious, indulgent person, always will¬ ing, always has a cheery smile, and is seldom seen downhearted, especially when with Anne Goldfarb. They are the closest of companions and we hope they will always remain so. 31 V ' m LEONARD THEODORE HANSON “Swede” General Browne For real dependability, one need only go as far as “Swede.” His quiet, retiring nature only hides the qualities of friendliness and fun which lie beneath the surface. EVELYN LOUISE HEATH “Ev” General Northfield Sem. Class Day ’31, Leader of Columbian Drill; Chair¬ man, Refreshment Committee of Class Dance, ’31; Decoration and Refreshment Committee, Hallowe’en Dance ’31; Entertainment , Senior Reception; Pi Phi; Football Usher; Class Day. We don’t think it’s quite fair for one person to have such a store of exuberance. It’s really quite trying when you’ve settled down for a good cry to have Evelyn come along and snap you out of it with such little effort on her part. Hold that smile, Evelyn! EUNICE ESTELLE HINCKLEY Beebe College “Hinky” En Ka; Usona, Deputy, Board of Directors, Secre¬ tary of Music Committee; Class 6 Party Committee; Entertainment Committee, Class 7 Party; Usher, Sen¬ ior Reception; Class Day, ’31, Columbian Drill. Eunice is the typical American girl. She is a clever student, and possesses a store of good common sense, which is evident in everything she says and does. Her sunny disposition has always won and kept for her a host of friends, and thus will she go on through life, making the world a bit more beautiful and better be¬ cause she has been in it. VIRGINIA LENOX HITCHCOCK Beebe College “Hitchy” A. Y. A.; Kappa Phi; Usona, Board of Directors; Hockey Team, ’29; Basketball, ’30, ’31; Tennis, Man¬ ager, ’30, ’31, ’32; Class Secretary, 6, 7, 8; Chairman, Class 6 Party; Invitation Committee, Senior Recep¬ tion; Chairman Refreshment Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance; Football Usher, ’30, ’31; Associate Editor, Maldonian; Class Day Historian; Assoc. Editor, Blue and Gold; Honor Society; Special Chorus. Many of us had never heard a really intoxicating laugh until ' hue heard “Hitchy” in one of her out¬ bursts. Some are known by their faces or words, but Hutchy’s password is her laugh. In addition, her per¬ sonality is of that type often called “magnetic”, and her circle of friends is large and enthusiastic. She has entered many activities and rendered much ser¬ vice to her class mates, with willingness and a high degree of success in every undertaking. 32 Browne Pauline has a lot of dramatic ability that she has kept hidden from us in high school. She ' s cheerful too, and a hard worker. These combined we hope will win success for her. EDITH VIRGINIA HOKANSON “Edie” Commercial Browne Girls’ Chorus; MacDowell Club. Edith is rather quiet and reserved. We’ve hardly had the chance to really know her. We are sure, however, that there is a lot of fun in the makeup of many of our more quiet friends, hut we aren ' t sensible enough to appreciate the fact. DANIEL FRANCIS HORGAN Manual Arts Centre Danny could well pose as a fashion plate with his fine-fitting, immaculate clothes. Danny finds the sub¬ ject of “Law” so interesting, that we wouldn’t be at all surprised if he should someday appear before us as “Judge Horgan”. SOPHIE HORWITZ “Soph’’ College Centre Simmons Kai Lun; Class Day; Columbian Drill, ’31; Special Chorus. Sophie is one of our most dignified seniors. She is a determined worker and a very persistent one. She always has a smile for every one. Her charming personality is shown by the many friends she has. o • OO m ARTHUR PERCY HOSFORD JR. “Hossy” General Somerville High Zigma Bios, General Committee. “Art” has a delightfully quiet character with a touch of humor that has never failed him. He is well liked and is a tireless worker for his class and the Biology Club. ALBERT JOHN HOWE General Lincoln Zigma Bios, Vice President. “Al” and his Roman nose are familiar sights in the time-worn corridors of our school. Without “Al” where would we be? The quaintness of his grin, the quips on his tongue, are necessities, and without them we should indeed feel lost. BARBARA LOUISE IRVING General Usona, Publicity Manager; French Club; Girls’ Chorus; Opera Club; Kappa Phi; Special Chorus. “Barb” is the girl of whom every boy at some time in his life dreams. Entirely unspoiled by her admir¬ able blonde curls, laughing blue eyes, and pink cheeks, she is the true “America ' s SweetheaA ' t”. KENNETH IRVING JAMES “Jimmy” General Browne Omicron Delta; Class Orchestra; Zigma Bios. Four S’s describe Kenneth fittingly — studious, steady, sincere, and silent. He always has a cheery smile for his friends, who are surely not feiv in num¬ bers. 34 ELEANOR ISABELLE JOHNSON General Centre Eleanor is a sincere friend. Her natural quietness should not be mistaken for snobbishness. She pos¬ sesses unusual musical ability which will some day bring her honor. ROBERT HOLM JOHNSON “Bobby” General Browne Swimming Team, ’29, ’30; Band, ’29, ’30. Tall, blond, and handsome. Bob makes a most out¬ standing figure. He is what one could call a good friend, cheerful and congenial with everyone. He has musical ability too, but unfortunately keeps it secret. EUGENE JOSEPH KELLEY General Beebe Zigma Bios. “Bud” apparently is interested in sketching, and from what samples of his ability we have seen he is quite capable. He is extremely friendly and conse¬ quently, a very popular student in M. H. S. WILLIAM JOSEPH KELLY “Kell” General Browne Football, ’29, ’30; Zigma Bios. This young man gets a keen delight out of keeping his friends in doubt as to whether he is serious or joking. It’s a tremendously hard job to understand him as he has the faculty of being able to conceal his feelings very cleverly. Almost “the man with the Iron Mask.” ANNA WEBBER KIELY College Beebe Smith Usona, Board of Directors; French Club; En Ka; Maldonian, Biographer; Special Chorus; Honor Soci¬ ety. Anna sneaks so quietly and can sit still for such a long time, that you’d never guess her liveliness and energy if you hadn’t talked with her. She has a calm way of saying something pertinent and humorous, and while her hearers nearly explode with laughter, she only smiles. She is not turned by every wind that blows, for she has a keen mind of her own, and every¬ thing she undertakes is crowned with success. DAVID KLICKSTEIN “Klickv” General Lincoln Massachusetts State Cog, Executive Board. “Davy” always has a grip on his tongue and a smile on his lips. However, he can study, also, as his brief¬ case will testify. One can always see him walking to school with this inseparable companion in his hand ready to brighten another day for his classmates. EDWARD ALBERT KNOX “Slim’’ General Browne When an entire group becomes completely upset over something, “Eddie’s” calm nature is not ruffled in the least. In his years in M. H. S. he has never been known to get at all excited. It’s a very valuable asset. MATHEWS KOTZEN “Matty” General Baltimore City College Tufts Alpha Mu; Special Chorus. “Mat” has only been with us a year, but he has al¬ ready captured the friendship of many students. He is a very conscientious person and always willing to help one at any time. ALMA ELEANOR KRANETZ “Al” Commercial Lincoln B. U. Football Usher, ’31; Entertainment Committee, Senior Reception. Alma has a pleasing personality, captivating smile, and a lively sense of humor. She is very good-natured and always ready to help. If anyone doesn ' t know who she is, have him look around for a beaming face and a pair of blue eyes. All this has won innumer¬ able friends for her. ESTHER LOUISE LA FRENIERE General Beebe Girls’ Choir, Auditor; MacDowell Club, President, Treasurer; Opera Club, Secretary; “Bells of Beau- jolais”; “The Boojum of Bagore”; “Riding Down the Sky”; “Inside the Lines”; Football Usher; Usona ’30, ’31; English Club; Honor Society; Special Chorus. Esther is a well-known member of the class because of her cheerfulness and loveableness as well as her ability as an actress and a singer. Leading lady in nearly all the operatic and dramatic productions since the beginning of her school career, her willingness to work and her ready enthusiasm have endeared her to her class and made her a prominent member of it. SHIRLEY LARKS Commercial Lincoln Burdett Shirley is a charming little person with the darkest hair and the bluest eyes. She is not only a charming looking person, but also has a lovely personality. Therefore we are sure that Shirley will succeed in whatever field she chooses. LESLIE THOMPSON LAURENCE “Les” General Beebe Class 6 Party; Senior Reception Entertainment; “Riding Down the Sky”; “Biology Club Scandals”; “Inside The Lines”; Maldonian Biographer; Class Day; Special Chorus. Leslie is a true favored son of the gods, for to hear him speak is to wish to hear him sing; and to hear him sing is to experience pleasure beyond description. These talents, coupled with his remarkable personal¬ ity, should enable him to go far in the histrionic world. 37 MARY LEVINE General Lincoln Girls’ Choir, ’29, ’HO. Mary is one of the quietest persons in our class. She has a very pleasing personality and a great sense of humor. She is a person of a great many ])ossibili- ties and success in life should be very easy for her. LAURA HARRIOT LINSCOTT General Browne Laura is usually as quiet as a mouse and says but little, yet as we all know “still waters run deep’’. She loves to recite in history, and it is known that she often begs Miss Slattery to let her give an oral reci¬ tation. ROBERT STEWART LOUNSBURY “Bob 7 ’ General Clairton High “ Bob ” is a comparative stranger in M. H. S. He has spent only one year here, coming from Pennsyl¬ vania. Because of his good nature and cheerfulness it was not long before he had won the friendship of his fellow-students and has now become one of us. GEORGE HENRY LOW General Alpha Delta Sigma; Opera Club; Boys’ Glee Club, Advertising Manager; Class Orchestra; School Or¬ chestra; “Inside the Lines”; “Riding Down the Sky”. It was only last October that George decided to pur¬ sue his studies at Malden High, and instantly every¬ body wanted to know who “that new boy ” was. We soon found out not only who he was, but that he was also an actor, a pianist and a singer of no mean abil¬ ity. If he but continues to show the friendliness and amiability that he has toward us, his host of friends will steadily increase. 38 VIRGINIA WINSLOW MacDONALD General Geebe Ecce Signum; Sargent Art Club; Football Usher, ’30, ’31; Senior Reception, Dance Committee; Mal- donian, Art Editor. Virginia, quiet, stately, and demure, is deeply admired in our class. Nothing is too hard for her to attempt, and once she starts a thing, she is sure to finish it. “To know her is to love her”, and almost everyone knows her. ELEANOR JEAN MacINNIS College Beebe Kappa Phi; Usona, Bulletin Keeper; A. Y. A.; Hockey Team, ’29; Hockey Manager, ’30, ’31; Class Ring Committee; Class 6 Party, Chairman Decoration Committee; Senior Reception, Invitation Committee; St. Patrick’s Dance; Football Usher, ’30, ’31; Maldon- ian, Sports Editor; “Ici On Parle Francais”; Basket¬ ball Team, ’30, ’31; Honor Society. Jean’s friendliness and consideration for everyone are not the least of her good points. She is cheerful and lively and has injected fun and enjoyment into more than one dull situation. She is capable and re¬ liable, too, as her services on more than one athletic team and as manager bear witness. In addition, her charm and personality have made her universally liked and respected. MARIE HAZEL MacKENNA General Beebe Zigma Bios. A sweet Scotch lass, she has much dash. Her first name suggests France. She’s pretty, neat, and quite petite, And, oh my, how she can dance! JEROME FRANCIS MCCARTHY “Jerry” Commercial Immaculate Conception Zigma Bios. In. M. H. S. when one sees a hustling chap with a very red face tearing through the corridors, we can very often be certain it is Jerry, because he is always tardy and in a terrific hurry. However, when he does pause, the humor always bubbling over in him is sure to bring forth a joke. ESTHER MELTZER College Beebe Radclilfe Valedictorian; Sigma Phi; English Club, Vice Pres¬ ident; Greenroom Dramatic Society, Membership Com¬ mittee, Vice President; Maldonian, Organization Edi¬ tor; Chairman, Ring Committee; Class 6 Party, Entertainment Committee; Class 7 Party, Refresh¬ ment Committee; Senior Reception, Chairman, Enter¬ tainment Committee; St. Patrick’s Dance, Refresh¬ ment Committee; Honorable Mention, History Medal, ’31; First Prize Winner, English Club Essay Contest, ’30, Play Contest, ’31; German Assembly, Prologue— Goethe Lecture; Class Orchestra; Honor Society. We will long remember this girl whose incompar¬ able brain makes studying so easy, and who is besides so capable in countless extra curricular activities. But Esther is not chary of her knowledge, and freely and gladly dispenses help to those in distress. ELIZABETH RUTH MICHITSON Commercial Beebe We don’t know whether this has any records to prove it, or not, but judging from the crowd around her desk each S period, Elizabeth must be one of Mr. Wilson’s best bookkeepers. And altho Elizabeth is not exactly a ray of sunshine, gathering friends wherever she goes, those with whom she does come in contact like her very much. ARTHUR RAYMOND MONGEAU “Art” General Beebe French Club, Treasurer; Class Party, Entertain¬ ment; Special Chorus. “Art” is a supreme combination of the highest type of character, scholastic ability, and jollity. He is al¬ ways ready to help in any way possible, and, as all his friends can readily affirm, usually accomplishes ivliat he sets out to do. RUTH MARIE MORGAN Commercial Beebe Usona, Chairman Assembly Committee. Perhaps you didn’t notice her at first, but when there was something to be done, Ruth ivas right there. She is always willing, whatever the job, and although she is rather quiet, once you really become acquainted with her, she is, as Usona has found, a willing friend. 40 HELEN LYDIA MORIN Commercial Browne Burdett Girls’ Chorus; Opera Club; Bowling Team; Colum¬ bian Drill, Class Day; Zigma Bios; “Biology Club Scandals”. Helen is very quiet around school. Outside of that, she is a, wonderful friend, kind, sympathetic and lov¬ able. Good hick to you, Helen. Your future is your own. Make the most of it. ELIZABETH ANNE MORSE “Betty” College Browne Deaconess Hospital Hockey, ’29, ’30; Orchestra; Class Day, ’31, Colum¬ bian Drill; Decoration Committee, Class 6 Party; Sen¬ ior Reception; Refreshment Committee, Class 7 Party; Maldonian, Biographer. Betty is a vivacious little brunette with one of the sweetest and most pleasing smiles we have ever seen. She is constantly on the jump and forever helping some one. She is certainly very much beloved by her classmates. MILDRED MOXHAM “Miggy” General Beebe Boston University Orchestra, ’29, ’30, ’31; Opera Club, ’30, ’31; “Boo- jum of Bagore”; Zigma Bios, Membership Committee, Pin Committee; “Biology Club Scandals”; Ecce Sig- num. Mildred is a girl who is always happy, always ready to help, and who always prepares her lessons. When¬ ever you look at her she is either studying French or whispering. We hope that she will come back from France just loaded with information about Paris. JOHN ALFRED MULLIGAN “Piko” General Beebe University of Alabama Maldonian Staff; Baseball, ’30, ’31, ’32; Special Chorus. He is our baseball hero. Without John our class would be in a sorry plight, for when he smiles, every¬ one else must too. Smiles are contagious, you know. Would that more of us had his sunny disposition! 41 “Mur m GEORGE WARREN MULREY General Browne Georgetown Baseball, ’29, ’30, ’31; Basketball, ’30, ’31, ’32; Foot¬ ball, ’29, ’30, ’31; St. Patrick’s Dance Committee; “In¬ side the Lines.” “Mul” is undoubtedly the most popular athlete in our school, as was attested by his football, basket¬ ball, and baseball successes. He is a good clean-cut fellow who hits the line hard and doesn’t foul or shirk. His personality will certainly carry him far in his life work. MARCIA RYNA NATHAN “Peanuts” General Centre Boston University MacDowell Club; Public Speaking Club; Thanks¬ giving Entertainment; Christmas Entertainment; Senior Reception Committee; Senior Reception Enter¬ tainment; Zigma Bios; “Biology Club Scandals”; En¬ tertainment Committee. “Peanuts’ ” ambition is to be a famous opera singer and we think her voice has had plenty of exercise at least in Rm. 101. We hope that when she makes her debut she will send us all a iiass for the performance. We wish you all the success in the world, Marcia. ELIZABETH MARY NOAH “Betty” Beebe En Ka; Maldonian Staff, Biographer; Football Usher, ’32; Decoration Committee, Senior Reception. Elizabeth of the quiet ways and shy smile has done much toward making these corridors of Malden High School a bit more cheerful and inhabitable. With her paint brush she has gained our esteem, and with her modesty she has won our hearts. Bon voyage, Eliza¬ beth, and may life give you its best! ETHEL GERTRUDE NODEN “Et” Commercial Browne Zigma Bios; Invitation Committee, Senior Reception. Ethel is that shy little blond who makes each lad’s heart-beat quicken with one of her rare smiles. She is so quiet and unassuming that we don’t all know her very well, but those who do can testify to her per¬ sonal charm and friendly nature. 42 MARY LILLIAN NORWICH Commercial Beebe Basketball, ’29; Zigma Bios; Usona; Opera Club; Invitation Committee, Senior Reception; “Biology Club Scandals”. If anyone ever gets a very severe case of the blues, we sincerely recommend Mary’s sunny smile. We seldom see her serious, but then, perhaps that is be¬ cause she doesn’t take advantage of study periods the way the rest of the class does. She really gets much too good a time out of life for one single individual. FREDERICK ANGEL NOSEWORTHY, JR. General Beebe; Bridgton Phillips Andover Alpha Delta Sigma; Cheer Leader, ’29, ’30; Base¬ ball, ’30; Track, ’29, ’30; “Ghost Hunters”; “Inside the Lines”; General Chairman, Senior Outing; Opera Club, ’31, ’32; Glee Club, Chairman Voice Committee, ’29, ’30; Chairman Usher, St. Patrick’s Dance; Subscription Manager, Maldonian; Usher, Class 7 Party; Ticket Manager, Senior Play; Graduation Clothes Committee; Co-Chairman, Class Hike; Diplo¬ ma Committee; Class Day; Special Chorus. In every group, however large or small, some per¬ sons will stand out as leaders. Fred has been one of our leaders in all our senior activities; and his friend¬ liness, good spirit, and charm of personality, linked with talent as a singer and an athlete, will not be quickly forgotten by any of us who know him. PAUL VINCENT NYDEN “Vinnie” College Browne Columbia Behind his glasses, Vincent carries a grin which has the power to dissolve all gloom, even the gloom of “blue Monday”. But more than this, Vincent carries an enviable intellect behind those lens. He is perse¬ vering, zealous } unassuming, and sure to succeed. FRANCIS MAURICE O’KEEFE “Gus” General Centre Baseball, ’29, ’30, ’31. Gus is the boy with a pleasing smile for everyone; the boy that spends most of his time chasing old, man gloom”. At all times Frank never forgets the feelings of others and ventures to aid the troubled. Frank is famous for his gentlemanliness, politeness, sense of humor and for his athletic ability. As you already know he is the outstanding twirler of the High School nine. 43 m R3 _J7- WALTER VERNON OSGOOD “V” Scientific Browne M. I. T. Vernon is quiet and self-contained, and his passion is science, hut he stands high in his other subjects, too. He studies hard but not in vain, as is revealed by his marks. But his proficiency does not prevent him from realizing the difficulties of others and lending a hand to those in distress, and his cheery smile seems like a light in a storm to many poor stragglers in the mazes of mathematics. EMERY LOUIS PAGE “Em” General Lincoln Track, ’29, ’30; Basketball, ’29; Zigma Bios; Mal- donian, Assistant Advertising Manager; “Biology Club Scandals”; Special Chorus. “The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes incon¬ venient.” This blond-haired youth certainly finds a warm spot in our hearts. He is ever cheerful and happy, and one of the few boys whom everyone likes. FANNIE FAY PATRICK “Pat” General Lincoln Boston University Sigma Phi; Refreshment Committee, Senior Recep¬ tion; Invitation Committee, Senior Reception; Usher, Senior Play; Decoration Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance. Fannie implies to all her associates that admirable spirit of independence which is combined with sincer¬ ity and individuality. She is steadfast in her opinions. When Fannie believes she is right, she has the courage of her convictions, and is not easily swayed by what others think. If great and lasting friendship is a mark of strong character, “Pat” certainly has that quality, and those who claim her as a friend cannot over-estimate their good fortune. CATHERINE MARY PETERSON Commercial Browne She’s a girl from whose face a smile is never ab¬ sent. She’s gay and vivacious, and can brighten up the dullest day. But her talents are not confined to merry-making alone, for she has jiroved a steadfast friend as well as a cheerful companion. 44 DEBORAH ALLEN PLUMMER College Beebe Smith Usona, President, Board of Directors, Publicity Manager; French Club; Blue and Gold Staff; Chair¬ man Senior Reception; Chairman Finance Committee, Class Party; Class O uting, Transportation Commit¬ tee; Maldonian, Biographer; Honor Society. Deborah possesses one of Miss Slattery ' s famous senses of humor. She not only laughs with the ivorld but quite often laughs at it. It’s only rarely possible to get her to agree with anyone on anything that she has not already decided upon. However, she speaks with conviction and dignity and has shown herself to be an efficient leader as well as an outstanding scholar. HARRY PORTMAN College Watertown High Tufts Assistant Advertising Manager, Maldonian. Harry is slow in speech, fast in thought, and us¬ ually right. He strives for accuracy, be it Latin or Geometry; and thougli sometimes he may err, he eventually comes through on top. He is quiet and yet quips are ever on his tongue; his smile is one in a million and one we shall never forget. MARY HAVENS RAMSDELL College Beebe Smith Usona, President, Vice President, Board of Direc¬ tors; French Club; En Ka; Maldonian, Sorority Edi¬ tor; Chairman Refreshment Committee, Class 7 Par¬ ty; Special Chorus; Honor Society. When Mary has her mind set on anything it is al¬ most an impossibility to change it. It’s no use trying to convince her otherwise. However , don’t be deceived. Mary is chiefly noticed because she is so friendly in spite of a little touch of bashfulness. We have heard rumors that some people think she is quite cute. EDNA. MAY REARDON Normal Centre We will remember Edna as a persoyi full of life and fun. She has helped many of us to cheer up when school and “higher learning’’ seemed to be the “sough of despair”. However, we have seen her when she has dropped her seemingly eternal fun and has been very serious and deeply sympathetic. 45 m MILDRED RICHMOND “Mickie” General Lincoln Salem Normal Mildred is a girl who moves along slowly but surely toward whatever end she may have in view. Industry, perseverance, and determination are her chief char¬ acteristics. She is self-sufficient, and an independent person who seeks recognition and assistance from no one. WILLIAM ERNEST RITTERSHAUS General Browne Dartmouth “Inside the Lines”; Football, ’29, ’30, ’31; Baseball, ’29, ’30, ’31; Track, ’29, ’30, ’31; Class Day; Special Chorus. “ I’ll be merry, I’ll be free, I’ll be sad for nobody.” He’s the funniest and sunniest lad we have in our class, and his wit and humor will no doubt take him a long way in the world. JOSEPH ROFFMAN “Casey” General Lincoln U. of S. California Football, ’30, ’31; Baseball, ’30, ’31; German enter¬ tainment; Class Entertainment Committee; St. Patrick’s Dance Committee; Senior Outing Commit¬ tee; Hike Committee; “Inside the Lines”; “Riding Down the Sky”; Advertising Manager, Maldonian; Senior Reception Committee; “Biology Club Scan¬ dals”; Boy’s Clothing Committee; Special Chorus. Whenever one is looking for fun, they need not go further than “Casey.” He has served conscientiously on various committees. His athletic achievements can¬ not be excelled, and with his pleasing personality, suc¬ cess for “Casey” will not be hard to find. ROSALIND ROSEN Commercial “Rowie” Lincoln Boston University Sigma Phi; Invitation Committee, Senior Reception; Decoration Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance; Usher, Senior Play. Rosalind to us is serene and calm. She is orderly in every detail—par example—her immaculately neat bookkeeping papers. She has a generous disposition, and we shall always remember Rosalind as one who was ever sanely sympathetic and helpful in all dealings with her teachers and friends. 46 DAVID ROSSITER General Cheverus U. of S. California Football, ’30, ’31; Baseball, ’31, ’32; Class Treas¬ urer, ’31, ’32. David is one of our few quiet boys who minds his own business and does his own work. David’s blue eyes are the reason why many girls’ minds are not on their studies. His good nature has been a great asset to him. EVELYN LORRAINE ROWSE Commercial Everett High Chandler Evelyn is a dependable young woman who will make an efficient secretary. Whenever a difficult problem arises in class, Evelyn must always answer it. We wish Evelyn all the success she deserves. MIRIAM EMILY RUBIN “Mim” General Lincoln Orchestra, ’30; Opera Club, ’30; Senior Reception, Entertainment; Kai Lun; Maldonian, Biographer; Football Usher, ’30; Zigrna Bios; Special Chorus. For an ideal friend and an all-round girl, one need not look further than Miriam. Her love of fun makes her company always welcome. “Mim” is well read and can always discuss the latest book or play. Her appearance is always charming, and her clothes re¬ flect the excellent taste for which she is noted. STANLEY CASPER SALMEN College Beebe Harvard Alpha Delta Sigma; Lit, Vice President; Editor-in Chief, Maldonian; “Inside the Lines”; Usher, Senior Reception, Class Party, St. Patrick’s Dance; Class 6 Party, Refreshment Committee; Senior Outing Com¬ mittee; Senior Play, Costume Committee, Program Committee; Honorable Mention, History Medal, ’31; Associate Editor, Blue and Gold, ’32; Honor Society; Special Chorus. In any gathering Stanley’s remarkable blondness woidd mark him as unusual, but in school life he is truly distinguished for his cleverness, efficiency, adapt¬ ability, and alert sense of humor as well. Many men can be excellent in one respect, but it takes a superior one to excel in many. 47 HENRY HAROLD SCHLAGER “Red” College Lincoln Stanford Track ’30; Football ’30, ’31; Boys’ Glee Club; Opera Club; Assistant Advertising Manager, Maldonian; Senior Reception Entertainment; Class 7 Party, En¬ tertainment; Senior Outing, Entertainment; Senior Reception, Entertainment; Property Man, Senior Play; “Biology Club Scandals”; Special Chorus. Without Henry’s pep and humor several class rooms would be unbearably dull and our school woidd have been minus a combination of “Henry Burbig and Bing Crosby”. However, we have Henry with all his fun and marvelous sense of humor. RUSSELL GILBERT SCHOFIELD “Scho” General Browne Newton Theological Seminary Omicron Delta; Opera Club; Lit, Executive Board ’31; Senior Reception, Entertainment, Decoration Committee; “Inside the Lines”; Diploma Committee; Assistant Advertising Manager, Maldonian; Class Day. Whenever a hearty laugh is heard in the corridor or in the classroom it is probably “Russ ”, for his good nature enlivens many a dull moment. Knowledge, however, is not sacrificed, for “Russ” is always pre¬ pared in his lessons. We forgot to mention that he is an actor. “Silence is (not) his mother tongue ANNA SCHWARTZ “Honey” General Lincoln Burdett Usher, Senior Play. Lively yet quiet is Anna. She has a calm exterior and an unsurpassed reliability. One woidd never classify Anna as “boisterous”, but the careful observ¬ er would not fail to find the merry, fun-loving nature beneath her quiet exterior. Destined for success is she, for she is a clear thinker, a determined worker, and and up-to-the-minute girl in every respect. LILLIAN MAE SEELEY Commercial Browne Burdett Zigma Bios. Two occupations are favorites of Lillian ' s. The first is parties. The second is discussion in the book¬ keeping conferences which exist from one end of the building to the other. She can usually be found in one of them. 48 GEORGE FREDERICK SHEEHAN “Stuffy” General Browne • Alabama Rifle Club, National Championship Team, ’31; Zig- ma Bios, Entertainment Committee; Football, ’30. George is a very versatile tackle on the second squad as well as a marksman of no mean caliber. A seemingly perpetual smile gives him little chance to frown. Those who are acquainted with George know him to be a hard worker no matter what the task. EMMANUEL SILVER “Manny” College Lincoln Harvard Cog, Executive Board, President; Debating Team, Captain; Winner Washington-Franklin History Medal ’31; Maldonian, Assistant Organization Editor; Honor Society. “Manny” is indeed a rarity in this drab world. He “enjoys” science, mathematics is “pleasure ”, and his¬ tory is “fun”. And it does not stop there. He is self- possessed, conscientious in carrying out his responsi¬ bilities, and has a sense of humor which alloivs him to see the funny side. Teachers gaze upon him as a long-lost child, and never are they disappointed, at least, not if they can read his writing. SAYDE SILVERSTEIN “Sid” Commercial Lincoln Burdett Girls’ Choir, ’29, ’30; Invitation Committee, Senior Reception; Decoration Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance; Special Chorus. Saycle seems to be serious most of the time, but her intimate friends know she is a fun-loving girl and al¬ ways looking for the better things in life. She has a staunch and ever ready sympathy for all. Any business establishment wishing to secure a capable secretary need not look any further than Saycle. JAMES SIMONS General Lincoln James is a little boy about 5 feet tall. Although he is very small he is always heard in 103. His red hair is an indication of the kind of temper he has, but in spite of his frivolity he can be earnest and sincere at times. 49 m ESTHER SIMONDS College Browne John Hopkins Orchestra ’29; Refreshment Committee, Senior Re¬ ception; Maldonian, Biographer; Diploma Committee; Usona, En Ka; Usher, Senior Play. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”, and Esther certainly qualifies. Whatever the necessity, whether it be help in school work, assistance on some project, or just sympathy, Esther is right there. If at first her efforts don’t meet approval, she tries again. She is a most cheering person to have around, for she is not easily ruffled. Her conscientious accomplishment of anything she undertakes, and her ready smile, have made her the true friend of all who know her. EVELYN RUTH SISSON “Sunny” General Browne Emerson Sigma Phi; Zigma Bios; Special Chorus. Evelyn is reserved although far from unapproach¬ able. She is a typical American girl with a generous share of vivacity and charm. Realizing her fine and worth-while qualities of character, we cannot fail to love and appreciate her. We regret not having an opportunity to hear her give some of those fine read¬ ings for which she is noted. JOSEPH JACOB SPACE “J. J ” College Paine, Brockton Boston University Maldonian, Assistant Advertising Manager; “In¬ side the Lines”; Boys’ Glee Club. ’29; Class 7 Party, Decoration Committee; Senior Reception, Decoration Committee; Class Day. We are all going to remember Joe as the brilliant hotel manager of “Inside the Lines.” But aside from his acting ability, his cheerful friendliness r and will¬ ingness to lend a helping hand to any project afoot have made him a classmate to be remembered. GLADYS BELLE SPINNEY “Bob” General Centre Mass. Memorial Hospital Zigma Bios. Gladys is always full of fun. But, of course, she also has a serious side. Her pleasant laugh is very noticeable around the school. Gladys’ career as a nurse promises to be nothing but successful. 50 General En Ka; Usona; Zigma Bios, Secretary; Diploma Committee; Glee Club, ’29; Decoration Committee, Class 7 Party; Special Chorus. Dot’s smile calls forth smiles, and her laughter is so gay that one finds it’s impossible not to laugh with her. With brown twinkling eye and a radiant good humor, she invites friendliness wherever she goes. FRANK GUSTAV SPRINGER College Browne Annapolis Football, Captain ’31; Baseball, ’29, ' 30; Class Ring Committee; Sports Editor, Blue and Gold; Lit, Executive Board ’30, President ’32; Class Presi¬ dent ’31, ’32; Sports Editor, Maldonian; Omicron Delta; Class Day; Honor Society; Special Chorus. We’re proud to send Frank to Annapolis from our city; any city would be proud to acknowledge a boy whose character was as representative of what ive dearly hope American youth will be, as Frank’s is. He is a natural leader and a worth] one; to which his record, as football captain, as class president, and as an excellent student bears testimony. His friends are legion, in spite of his shyness, and, in some measure, because of his modesty. ETHEL STEIN General Browne Portia Law School French Club; Maldonian Biographer. Carefree and happy is Ethel. She delights in thrills and shocks, and is never so attractive as when a dash¬ ing vivaciousness enlivens her manner. Her boyish figure and trim appearance enable her to wear sport clothes perfectly. This tall, slim girl has in her a world of possibilities, and it only remains for her to choose the path she would travel. ABRAHAM STEINHART General Lincoln University of Nebraska Alpha Zeta Pi; Senior Reception Committee. “Abie”, as we affectionately call him, is always “on the go”. He seems destined to be a salesman, yet one can never tell, for with his wavy hair he may yet become a poet. At any rate we are certain that he will succeed in whatever profession he may choose. 51 m %Jr ELEANOR STRATTON General Centre The Eleanor we know today is not the same shy little girl that we knew three years ago. She certain¬ ly has changed, and for the best. She willingly would do a favor for anyone, which accounts for her host of friends. EDNA VERONICA SULLIVAN Commercial Beebe We have great hopes for Edna’s future. She has the ability of a proficient secretary and also a very pleasing sense of humor. We wish you loads of suc¬ cess, Edna, in whatever you may chance to do. JOHN JAMES SULLIVAN “Sully” General Beebe Zigma Bios; Basketball, ’29. Sully needs no introduction. He’s well known to everyone at school for his fun and wise-cracks. In regard to his hobby, since he has often been seen at the park playing baseball, we should judge that is one of them. Another one, well known to his teachers and classmates, is talking out of turn. Anyway, we are always glad to have him with its. JOSEPH THOMAS SULLO, JR. “Joie” General Beebe Mass. Normal Arts Sargent Art Club; Chairman Art Department, Maldonian; Poster Work, Senior Activities; Winner, 2nd Prize “Malden Day” Poster Contest. Joe’s reputation as an artist is widespread without the school, as well as within. He has been of great aid to the class in designing and painting posters. His true sincerity has gained a host of friends for him. 52 MARJORIE SOPHIE SWANSON “Margie” General Browne Simmons College Ecce Signum; MacDowell Club; Refreshment Com¬ mittee, Class 6, 7 Pai ' ties; Entertainment, Senior Re¬ ception; Special Chorus. Margie is a good sport and lots of fun. Ever helpful and obliging, her high spirits and determina¬ tion carry her through many a difficulty, and she can always be depended upon to succeed in whatever she undertakes. EDNA LOUISE SWEETSER “Lou” General Browne Burdett Ecce Signum. She’s a good sport and is ready to do anything anytime. Don’t ever take what she says too seriously, for she’s always joking and full of fun. Her pet am¬ bition is to be an undertakeress (we aren’t sure about this feminine form of undertaker). Personally, we hope fate will step in and change all that, or none of us will be safe. EL WIN CARDWELL SWEEZEY “Wing” General Beebe University of Pennsylvania Gamma Sigma; Band; Rifle Club; Zigma Bios. “Wing is always saying something funny, and when a corner of the room seems about to burst out into loud laughter, he is usually to be found there. Never boisterous in movement or voice, his curving grin and amusing words have broken the monotony many a time. WILHELMINA EVELINE SYER “Billie” General Cheverus Columbian Drill; Usher, Class 6 and 7 Parties; Entertainment, Senior Reception; Decorating Com¬ mittee, Class 7 Party; Second Hockey Team, ’31; Sports Committee, Senior Outing. Enter Miss Billie. Her hair is blond and curly — and naturally that way. She’s full of pep and loves to skate, dance, and swim. You have probably seen her in a prominent place at almost all the class dances and parties. MARY LOUISE THERRIEN “Terry” Commercial Browne Zigma Bios. She’s one of the friendliest sort besides being a good sport. These two factors would go a long wag to make any one popular, and especially Louise, with her good humor and optimism. FLORENCE MARIE THORESEN “Flossie” Commercial Beebe Chandler MacDowell Club; Head Usher, Senior Play; Mal- donian, Typist; Decorating Committee, Class 7 Party; Refreshment Committee, St. Patrick’s Dance; Enter¬ tainment, Senior Reception; Field Day, ’31, Colum¬ bian Drill; Special Chorus. Florence is the essence of daintiness and her friend¬ liness to all adds much to her dignity. She is always ready with a charming smile and we never see her doivn-hearted. A first impression leads you to be¬ lieve that Florence is quiet and retiring, but her inti¬ mate friends know that she has been the life of ynore than one party. RALPH HOWARD THORNTON Scientific Browne M. I. T. Omicron Delta; Rifle Club; Refreshment Committee, Class 6 and 7 Parties. When better men are made, they’ll be in Ralph’s style. Ralph is a born comedian and yet he can be as serious as Fate. Ralph is as fast as a whip in “repartee”, and he doesn’t seem very slow in the classroom. EDMUND JOSEPH TRACY “Eddie” General Lincoln Wentworth Institute Zigma Bios; Rifle Club; Entertainment, Refresh¬ ment, Invitation Committees, Class 7 Party; Special Chorus. Eddie is one of our versatile characters who can converse humorously in the English language, and who has been keeping our lives from being too calm and peaceful for the last three years. He is also quite a printer, and has often helped the class out in that respect. 54 ELSIE MAY TUCKER General Browne Gordon Class 7 Party, Refreshment Committee; Senior Play, Decoration Committee. Elsie has not taken a prominent part in school ac¬ tivities, blit we all know her for her naive ways and her cheerful obliviousness to obstacles. Although not one of our most enthusiastic students, she is conscien¬ tious and honest in everything she does, and her friendly nature will always be one of her greatest as¬ sets. HAROLD JOHN VALINSKY General Lincoln Mass. College of Pharmacy French Club, ’30, ’81; Special Chorus. Harold is a studious and conscientious person. He is always busy with his books. His report card shows that! Although he is a small person, it ivon’t be hard for him to find a place for himself in this large ivorld. DORIS VAN BUSKIRK “Dutchie” General Browne Chandler En Ka; Class Day, ’31; Columbian Drill; Class 6 Party, Entertainment; Special Chorus. Doris is a person who very rarely is found not smiling. She has one of the most captivating smiles we have ever seen. We never yet have seen Doris in an unapproachable mood, and she is always ready and willing to do someone a favor. ERNA van der GROEN General Beebe RadclifTe “Springtime”; Vice President, Opera Club; Sec., Treas., Pub. Manager, MacDowell Club; English Club; Sec., Pres., French Club; Class Orchestra; “Bells of Beaujolais”; “Boojum of Bagore”; “Riding Down the Sky”; Costume Committee, Senior Play; “Inside the Lines”; “The Other Woman”; Blue and Gold Staff; Entertainment Committee, Class Party; Senior Re¬ ception, Entertainment; Class Day, ’31, Columbian Drill; Maldonian, Music Editor; Honor Society; Special Chorus. It’s a wonder Erna doesn’t forget to be herself; she’s been so many characters in dramatic productions that she could be excused for being a little theatrical. But it hasn’t affected her sweet temper and modesty at all; moreover, she is one of the most capable and dependable girls in the class, and her charming ways have made tier a general favorite. 32 m EVELYN VELLEMAN General Lincoln Beth Israel Hospital Usher, Senior Play. Evelyn is petite in the dainty, fragile way. Be¬ sides being an accomplished dancer, she possesses a sense of humor and a spirit of fun which makes her ready for anything. Moreover, she is conscientious in all she does. ERNEST LESLEY VINCENT General Beebe Band, ' 29, ' 30, ' 31. Here’s a conscientious fellow whose hard study has won him some good marks. But that is not all he does. He has been a familiar figure in the band, and his smiling good humor and readiness to help have brought him innumerable friends. ELIZABETH GERTRUDE WALTON “Betty” General Centre MacDowell Club, ' 30, ' 31; “Biology Club Scandals”. Betty is a girl whom we admire first and foremost for her sweet disposition. She has a most surprising bashfulness. She is fun loving and finds pleasure in everything. Betty will always be loved and appreci¬ ated as she has been by her classmates at Malden High. NAOMI WASSERMAN Commercial “Nellie” Lincoln A most petite and charming person is Naomi. When first she entered this school we all thought she was a very quiet and reserved person, but on becoming acquainted with her one Learns that she has a most fascinating personality. She is one person we can always confide in, and realizing this rare quality, we know her as a reed friend. 56 i :: M ■ HAROLD WEINER General “Hawkie’ Lincoln Baseball, ’30, ’31, ’32; Basketball, ’30, ’31; Football, ’32; Maldonian, Assistant Subscription Manager; Al¬ pha Mu. “Hawkie” is an all-round athlete who first won promise when he made his appearance in Malden High. Whether in a classroom or on the athletic field he is full of fun, and is a “regular fellow ” to all who know him. We wish him all the success that he can possibly attain. ELEANOR HUCHINS WETHERBEE College Centre MacDowell Club, ’30, ’31. Eleanor is small and piquant. Though cordial to many, she reserves her affection for a chosen few. She is capable and assiduous. Eleanor looks to the better things in life, and we feel that her keen intellect may win many laurels for her. KATHERINE ELIZABETH WHIDDEN “Betty” Normal Browne Wheelock Field Hockey; Orchestra; Entertainment, Class 6 Party; Decoration Committee, Class 6 Party; Zigma Bios; Columbian Drill; Entertainment Committee, Senior Reception; Ticket Committee, Senior Play; Candy Committee, Senior Play; Stage Manager, “Bi¬ ology Club Scandals”; Class Day; Special Chorus. Betty does things for one and for all, and does them without thinking of reward and inconvenience to her¬ self. She has a happy faculty of being able to glean all the joy out of living and in her likes and dislikes she is strong. CONSTANCE WILEY Arlington High School Zigma Bios; Senior Reception, Entertainment; Senior Play; “Scandals”; St. Patrick’s Dance Com¬ mittee. “Connie” of the dark eyebrows joined our class only last September, but already she is one of the most popular young ladies in it, for Connie ' s presence breathes of youth, friendship and comradeship. These qualities should enable her to go far in life, and we shall be very much disappointed, if she doesn’t. 57 General New England Conservatory of Music Band, Student Leader, ’31, ’32; Orchestra; Class Orchestra, Conductor, ’30, ’31, ’32; Opera Club; Boys’ Glee Club, Vice President, ’30; Special Orchestras, Conductor, ’30, ’31, ’32; Special Chorus. “The man with the baton”. We see for Arthur a shining future of symphony orchestras and profound bows. Indeed, Arthur has made his future. His di¬ rection of our orchestra , though as yet it is not a symphony, is superb; his bows are artistry itself; and his manner is that of an Arthur Fiedler. Arthur excels in other lines, but music is his first love. HENRY FREDERICK WISCHHUSEN “Bud” General Beebe Maine Kappa Alpha Pi; Basketball, ’29, ’30, ’31; Track, ’30, ’31, ’32; Manager Golf Team and Club, ’30, ’31, ’32; General Chairman, Class 7 Party; “The Ghost Hunters”, Class 7 Party; Stage Manager, “Inside the Lines”; Chairman, St. Patrick’s Dance Committee; Transportation Committee, Senior Class Outing; Bi¬ ology Club, Chairman Membership Committee; Mal- donian, Biographer. “Buddy” has our vote as the best candidate for the crown of eternal youth. His enthusiasm, sincere en¬ joyment of pleasure, and interest in all youthful things combine to make his personality one bubbling over with “joie de vie”. He is as sincere in his friendships as he is in his sponsoring of the latest fashions and the newest dances. HELENA KATHERINE WRIGHT College Beebe Radcliffe Blue and Gold, News Editor, ’30, ’31; Class Vice President, ’31, ’32; Usona, Vice President, ’32; Foot¬ ball Usher, ’31; Columbian Drill; Refreshment Com¬ mittee, Class 6 Party; Usher, Senior Reception; Mal- donian, Associate Editor; Kappa Phi; Financial Com¬ mittee, Senior Outing; Graduating Orator; Honor Society. Whoever said the younger generation shows splen¬ did promise of future brilliance must have had Helena in mind. With all her unusual scholastic ability, effic¬ ient willingness in serving her classmates, and leader¬ ship as a class officer, she is unassuming and friendly. Her lovliest virtue is a cheerful disposition. LESLIE GRISWOLD WRIGHT “Let” College Beebe Tufts Band, ’29, ’30, ’31, ’32; Gamma Sigma; Special Chorus. Aeroplanes and radios are as simple as A B C to Let ’. But study of them has not made him absent- minded; instead, he is unusually alert. He is very conscientious, and can always be depended upon. Trustworthiness, courtesy, and cheerfulness are char¬ acteristic of him, and he has proved a very satisfac¬ tory classmate and friend ' . 58 DOROTHY YAFFE College Browne Simmons French Club. “Dot” is another of those girls who has been hiding her light under a bushel. Capable in her studies and beyond them, she yet has chosen not to take a large part in extra-curricular activities. Her friends know her as a clever, humorous girl, with a quick perception of what is not always immediately apparent to others, and a mind keen enough to carry her far in whatever she undertakes. JULIA YANAKOPULOS “Judy” General Lincoln Julia is the girl who always picks the hardest thing to do and moreover get it done and done well. You, can always safely put your confidence in her. IDA SYLVIA ZARITSKY “Zary” Commercial Lincoln Chandler Usher, Senior Play; Typist, Maldonian; Field Day, Columbian Drill. Ida is a most serious and thoughtful person. She is gentle, siocet and friendly toward all. She has a good disposition and three p’s describe her — pretty, ideasing, popular. ESTHER RITA ZIDE “Zidey” Lincoln Burdett Esther has a pleasing personality and a very fas¬ cinating smile. She has a delightful sense of humor and a full share of vivacity. Good luck to you Esther, may you succeed in the future! 59 ANNE ALTHEA BUSOOK General Lincoln Conservatory of Music MacDowell Club; Opera Club; Zigma Bios; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls’ Choir; Elective Chorus; “Bells of Beaujolais”; “Your Royal Highness”; “Pinafore”; “Riding Down the Sky”; “Biology Club Scandals”; Football Usher. All shyness is not unfriendly and cold—to that we call Anne to witness. Though she is naturally re¬ served and dignified, so that none of us really know her as ivell as we might, ive all acknowledge the charm of her sweet smile and pretty face. With so friendly an introduction as her smile, we feel sure that a better acquaintance would be something happi¬ ly acquired. CATHERINE CONWAY General Beebe Bryant Stratton Girls’ Glee Club, ’29; Football Usher, ’31. Everyone loves “Kay ”, teachers and students alike, for her original wit is not an ordinary gift. Ever smiling, happy, and willing to help others, she has become a girl that we couldn’t forget. DOROTHY LOUISE PRIOR “Dot” Commercial Browne Dot is very quiet but we know from a very reliable source, one which she would recognize, that she loves a good time. Some of these quiet people could show us and tell us a lot if ive only knew enough to observe that golden virtue of silence. GDttr (Eamrra (Elassmat a WILFRED YOUNG BENSON Science Lincoln M. I. T. Sargent Art Club, President, ’29, ’30, ’31; “Bon Voyage”; Glee Club. It is only rarely that we find a person with such a combination of talents as Wilfred has, for he is as excellent a mathematician as he is an artist. Thus, if he fail in one he can still turn to the other, but Wilfred isn’t the type that fails. VICTOR EDMUND JOHN CHRISTENSON General Browne Behind his calmness and seriousness, Victor conceals a fleeting appreciation of humor and the keen interest of a truly observant bystander in his companions and, surroundings. Usually he has remained aloof from class activities, a fact which con¬ vinces us that his outside or scholastic interests must be so much the more intense. 60 College ARTHUR COOPERSTEIN Lincoln Columbia We wish that we might have learned to know Arthur better for such an ac¬ quaintanceship seems truly worthwhile. We have discovered, however, that he pos¬ sesses a fine sense of humor and considerable artistic talent, both of which should enable him to go far in life. BERNARD FRANCIS CREEDEN “Rod” College Immaculate Conception. Rod is a quiet, unassuming fellow, seldom heard from, and fortunately, does not have to talk very much, as his character is his voice, and that, voice of character can be heard by everyone. He is a hard worker who hesitates at no task. He is forever loyal to his class and to his fellow students. We are proud to call him our classmate. KENNETH VINCENT DAVIS “Kennir” Manual Arts Beebe Opera Club, President ’31, Vice President ’32; “The Bells of Beaujolais”; “The Boojum of Bagore”; Glee Club, Secretary ’31; Entertainment, Senior Reception; Enter¬ tainment, Senior Play. “Ken” is that serious-looking, serious-minded young man, who is generally seen wearing a long, khaki-colored smock and carrying a battery or wires ivhile acting in the capacity of Mr. Perry’s “right hand man”. He possesses the versatility and the sterling qualities that make for success, and when he sings Mr. Tibbett may well fear that ere long he will have a successor. EMMA FLORENCE FERRIS General Centre Elective Chorus; “Pinafore”; Football Usher. Though her dignity and reserve have made her known to only a few, Florence’s siveet smile assures us that her friends find her a charming companion. FRANCIS LEO FLYNN General Cheverus When toe asked to have Francis’ biography written we were told half-jokingly to write “Veni, nidi, vici”. We do now write it with deep sincerity because our admira¬ tion is called forth by any person able to support and give himself an education as he has done for the vast three years. He is surely the type of man this world needs. The class is proud to have him as one of its members. PEARL SPENCER GILLETTE College Browne Pearl is one of the most loyal friends a girl could have and she’s a hard ivorker. She’d do anything she possibly could to help a person. We’re proud to know her and have her with us. GEORGE GREEN General Beebe Class Day. We overheard this remark from someone who has known George well; “One thing I am sure of—George Green will always be there when he is wanted.” That’s just how we all feel about him. In the class room, in class activities, in interest in his class¬ mates, George has always been “there”. He may be reasonably assured of success in this age, when ability and punctuality are prime virtues. MYRON KLEIN HIMMELWRIGHT General Browne Amherst Wherever one goes, they are very liable to meet Myron, either around school or elsewhere. No one can miss seeing this blond attractive chap. Myron is full of fun at all times. With his appearance and striking personality, he shall not be able to talk about being “out-of-luck”. MARY JUNE KARADIMOS General Beebe Salem Normal If Mary pursues her chosen path,—that of teaching ,—we should enjoy being among her pupils. Her prettiness and sweetness of disposition make her loved and valued, by all her friends. VINCENT JULIUS LOVETT General Browne Vincent is the quiet, intelligent chap who takes keen delight in delving to the depths of what he takes up. Very often he is more than successful. This asset of thoroughness is sure to help him later in life. ARTHUR WILLIAM MURCHISON Browne Tufts Omicron Delta; Lit. Quiet and retiring are the adjectives best suited to Arthur. We all know him by sight but few know him by sound. From his usual meditative expression, one would think him burdened with the worries of an Einstein. DAVID MURPHY Commercial Immaculate Conception Notre Dame Dave has all the qualifications that go to make a success. He is a very quiet and sincere person, but tvhen he speaks it is well worth listening to. He is one of those persons who value their leisure to such an extent that “time lost is money spent ' ’’. THOMAS JAMES O’CONNOR General Beebe Stockbridge School of Agriculture Tom is that well-built young man that one sees ivallcing about, always indulging in pleasant conversation. He is a boy of great talents and is always willing to lend a helping hand as is shown when asked to aid in class activities. His pleasing personality will greatly aid him in college and future life. KATHERINE ISMINE PHYLLIDES “Kay” General Centre Glee Club; MacDowell Club. Katherine is the quiet, good humored type of person whose nature never varies. Judging by the work she has done here, we feel sure she will succeed after the tenth of June. ROBERT FRANCIS QUEALLY, JR. “Bob” College Browne Boston College “Bob’’ is the boy with that winning smile. Somehow, serious as he is, he seems always ready to say a cheery word. But he isn’t all grins and freckles, far from it. Bob, after all is said, is a worker and a truly zealous student, be it Deutsch or be it Latin. CHRISTINA RICE “Chris” College Browne Sargent Hockey, ’29, ’30; Orchestra; Class Orchestra. Christine must have been born with that “devil-may-care” look in her eyes, for it is always present. She is the life of any dull party, and she is never wanting in friends. Always prepared with her studies, she lives up to a wonderful reputation. SARAH SHIRLEY SIMPKINS Commercial Lincoln Though she isn’t boisterous at all, her classmates acknowledge that Shirley’s habit¬ ual good nature and charming smile have delightfully lighted the darkness of the corridors. 62 BERNICE MAY STEEYES Commercial Centre Chairman Costume Committee; Class Day. There is a charming dignity and sweetness in Bernice ' s face which many may seek after and few achieve. School activities have claimed a measure of her interest, and we have seen her at football games doing the impossible—rooting for the team in a dignified manner. SAYRA HARRIETT SWARTZ “Sally” General Lincoln Mass. School of Art Glee Club; Girls’ Chorus; Zigma Bios. Sayra is a delightful companion, witty and humorous, and a loyal friend. Her cheerful manner and friendliness has gathered about her a host of friends. WILBUR RICHMOND VARNEY General Centre Northeastern Rifle Club. Wilbur is a yuan of few ivords and deliberate action. Novelists may write of the men of the North but for a real strong, silent man, we come to Wilbur. “Silent as the desert plain and strong as Gibraltar” describes Wilbur to a T. NATHAN BERNARD YAFFA General Lincoln Nathan has sparkling eyes, curly black hair, and a dazzling smile,—a regular shiek. As you might imagine he ' s a great teaser but a regular fellow whom we wouldn’t have missed knowing. NENA LOUISE ZAMPITELLA “Bobbie” Normal Browne Zigma Bios; Usher, Senior Play. It seems we should have heard Nina’s name connected with athletics in school these three years. She was very athletic in Junior High. She loves to read and it’s difficult to find a book in the Maplewood, library of which she doesn’t at lea.it know the plot. Jin Umoriam MOLLY MILDRED ROFFMAN A loved and respected member of the Class of 1932-B whom death took suddenly in the midst of her school career. She is remembered by her teachers as a pupil of promise and by her schoolmates as a good companion. Hosmer (graduation program OVERT UR E—‘ ‘Southern Rapsody” CHORUS—“The Song Of Liberty” Beach SALUTATORY—“Washington, the Man of Resourcefulness” Frank G. Springer SOPRANO SOLO—“The Lass with the Delicate Air” Arne 1741-1786 Esther LaFreniere MINUET Beethoven 1770-1786 Girls’ Semi-Chorus Violin Obligato—Charlotte Davis Lafayette probably danced this minuet on one of his stays at ML Vernon. BICENTENNIAL POEM—“Washington the Nation Builder” E dir in Annette Baum Markham TENOR SOLO—“The Builder” Leslie Laurence ORATION—“Washington, the Man of Affairs” Helena K. Wright SONG—“To Thee O’ Country” Eichherg Boys’ Semi-Chorus VALEDICTORY—“Moulders of Men” Esther S. Meltzer PRESENTATION OF WASHINGTON AND FRANKLIN MEDAL PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Dr. Fritz W. Gay CHORUS—“0 Columbia Beloved” Donizetti Accompanists Florence Anguish William Dineen Daniel Hirsh Director of Music, Harriette M. Perkins Director of Orchestra, Chester E. Whiting 64 Salutatory “Washington, the Man of Resourcefulness” Frank G. Springer Many years ago William Penn uttered a sen¬ timent that should echo in the heart of every citizen of the United States. “Governments,” he said, “like clocks, go from the motion men give them; and as governments are made and moved by men, so by them are they ruined, too. Therefore govern¬ ments rather depend upon men, than men upon governments.” George Washington was one of these men who determined government. His genius so greatly influenced the government of our country that the eyes of the world were drawn westward, until today we see the Democratic ideal realized in many of the European countries. This anniversary year, 1932, makes it appropriate to choose Washington as the subject of my speech. In analyzing the ability of a man like George Washington, to find where his superiority lies, it is interesting to compare him with another whose career was in many ways similar; namely, Oliver Cromwell. The American Revolution, the background for the activities of Washington, had much in common with the English Civil War which gave Cromwell his opportunity. Opposing theories of the rights of the people precipitated both. In each case there was an arrogant, tyrranical king versus a liberty- loving people. Each leader faced treachery in his own party. The need of an able popular leader called each from a life of calm contentment. Washington in the French and Indian War gained such prestige that he was called as Commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary forces. His knowledge of surveying enabled him to build a fort at Great Meadows on a spot where it could offer the most resistance to a band of French bent on massacre, and his coolness and courage pulled him through the trying ordeal. Later near the Monongahela River a knowledge of Indian-fighting helped him to rally Braddock’s panic stricken troops unused to this mode of warfare. It was at Marston Moor that Cromwell’s military genius first brought him to public notice. I should like right here to say that he greatly admired Cromwell and studied his brilliant military tactics. At the head of his brigade Cromwell was able to defeat the enemy under Charles I and save the Parliamentary party at a time when a royalist victory in the North, coupled with successes already gained in the South, would have set Charles back on the throne. Valley Forge will long linger in the memory of all Americans as the scene of the most severe test ever undergone by an American army and American commanders. At the time of greatest despondency over physical suffering and defeat, Washington’s courage and faith alone pre- 65 vented disruption of the army. Learning of the lax condition of the Hessian Guard in Trenton, he took the city by surprise attack. Washing¬ ton had a gift, invaluable to a military man, of seeing the weakness and strength of a position. Here he exercised that gift. The victory acted like a tonic and inspired hope that brought success. During the winter following Cornwallis’s defeat at Yorktown, Wash¬ ington was suddenly called to prevent a revolt of the army due to lack of pay. In an address to the men, Washington appealed to their patriotism and characterized an anonymous appeal circulated about the camp as a British attempt to disgrace the army they couldn’t conquer. Stirred by the sight of their beloved commander, they passed a motion of unshaken confidence in Congress. It was his influence with Congress that brought about almost immediate payment. A keen judge of human nature, Wash¬ ington knew how to pit patriotism against selfish interests to avert a crisis. In his early conflicts with the Royalists, Cromwell became convinced that their loyalty to the king was the inspiration for their valarous deeds; this keen insight led to his assembling a group who fought ably under the higher inspiration of God. The determination and fervor with which they strove at Naseby ended the war at a blow. It was this keen insight of a man devoted to a cause that brought success to the Parliamentary party. In peace as well as in war we find similar characteristics in Washing¬ ton and Cromwell. It was his wisdom, foresight, and justice that enabled Washington to be so successful in council. At the Constitutional Conven¬ tion, upon seeing the inclination of several members to settle some controversial issues in an half-hearted manner and to leave out others altogether, Washington burst forth in a speech of censure. “It is all too probable,” he said, “that no plan we propose will be accepted. Perhaps another great conflict is to be sustained. If it please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the just can repair. The event is in the hand of God.” Rudely awakened to the impending disaster by the wisdom and foresight of this outburst, the members were shamed out of their indifference. Such was Washington’s power in arousing re¬ spect, fear, and even awe in others. His resourcefulness in a crisis never failed him. Twice, in the face of bitter abuse, did he forestall war with England at a time when we were trying to establish our new form of government. Citizen Genet, who almost succeeded in causing the United State to go to war with England in behalf of France, was recalled at the request of Washington before his influence could be too harmful. The unwillingness of the English as shown in the Jay Treaty to settle the important issues of the “impress¬ ment” of American citizens and the right to trade with the British West Indies aroused a warlike spirit that Washington’s influence alone could subdue. Cromwell’s career in the council was also one of trying situations and important decisions. As “Protector,” a position once given him in the absence of Parliament, his powers were practically unlimited, while as King, he would be bound by tradition; so the Parliament of 1655 offered Cromwell the crown; but when news of the attempt to undo all their work aroused the army, Cromwell satisfied both sides by secretly accepting the office of king while retaining the title of “Protector.” Cromwell knew 66 m his soldiers and his Parliament; and realizing the justice of their argu¬ ments and wishing to prevent a break at a time when the Parliament was needed to levy taxes, he cleverly effected a compromise that was in keeping with the wishes and honor of both. In war and in peace George Washington and Oliver Cromwell set aside personal interests and worked unceasingly for the cause of their people. Both had a genius in military tactics. Past experience was employed to the best advantage. A knowledge of human nature helped them to determine their policies. Cromwell had, but in a lesser degree, the far-sightedness that brought Washington his success. Cromwell’s success died with him, and shortly after his death the monarchy was restored. Washington, on the other hand, founded a nation that has withstood all the buffetings of time and has grown to be one of the most powerful in the world. 07 Hatehirtonj “Moulders of Men” Esther S. Meltzer It is very seldom that we have the opportunity in an anniversary year to pay tribute to more than one person. This year when a grateful people turns its thought fittingly to the “father of his country,” it is certainly germane for us to consider also some of the women who had no small part in moulding the men of that day. Somebody has said that the level of any people rises no higher than the moral level of its womanhood. If this be true then how great is the tribute that should be paid to the makers of those Revolutionary heroes, Washington and his colleagues. No other country of its size in the history of the world has produced more zealous, ardent, and selfless patriots in one single period; patriots upon whom, it would appear, the crisis acted like a touchstone, calling forth inherent greatness. It was not solely a righteous desire for independence from the country which would not grant her American colonies English privileges that made the patriots persevere in the face of poverty, military reverses, and heart¬ breaking disappointments. There was a force outside them that inspired men on to ultimate triumph. The women—the wives and the mothers of soldiers and statesmen alike—were the beacon-lights and the steadying powers that held men firm on their stormy course. There is probably no one who has not heard of Molly Pitcher, that gallant woman who took her husband’s place at the gun in the battle of Monmouth. Hers was a conspicuous act of bravery, but it was not just the bravery which a single moment of supreme distress evoked. Molly Pitcher revealed courage and bravery every day of her life during the Revolution. She sent her husband away to war with the words “God bless you! I am proud to be a soldier’s wife. Count on me to stand by you!” Surely her husband endured the miseries of warfare more stead¬ fastly with such words ringing in his ears. And when brave Molly Pitcher followed him to Trenton and to Monmouth, it was only the cul¬ minating act of a courageous life. Mrs. Esther de Berdt Reed and Mrs. Rebecca Motte are perhaps not as well known. Yet the former gave her life to the cause of the colonies and the latter her beautiful home. At a time when the morale of the army was wavering because there was no money to furnish hospital aid, Mrs. Reed founded the Revolutionary Relief Association in three colonies —Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland; not only founded it but worked at it, and died from overwork. Mrs. Motte is outstanding for a single moment of high courage. When her imposing mansion in Charlestown was turned into a British fort she gave General Marion, of the American troops, her own bow and sheaf of flannel-wrapped arrows to set afire and shoot at the house while she stood by watching it sink into ruins. 68 m Surely the knowledge that there were women such as these willing and ready for any sacrifice that might aid their cause must have heartened and inspired the less known patriots in the ranks. Those other women, however, whose husbands or sons were guiding the destiny of the nation which was slowly evolving did not, naturally, display any such spectacular courage, but their influence was felt just as deeply. Abigail Adams, the second First Lady of the New Republic, was a woman to whom her husband owned no small measure of his success. She kept pace with John Adams in his convictions and ideals, tempering his stubborness with her humor. Though she suffered torments of anxiety when he was sent to the Continental Congress at Philadelphia, and to the French Court at Versailles leaving her behind at Braintree to manage a farm and to educate four children, she still kept her mind alert and sensitive to the conditions of the country. Her letters to her husband show what a keen, analytical mind she possessed, and his letters reveal how greatly he valued her opinions. Her belief in him and her steadfast courage revealed in the belittling of her own misery strengthened Adams in those crucial days of the forma¬ tion of an independent country. The greatest men of the day, Washington, Lafayette, Franklin, all had the highest admiration and respect for this magnificent woman. Washington, the greatest man (according to Webster), the world has produced, was throughout his life conscious of how much he owed to his wife and to his mother. The consciousness of their faith in him and their prayers for his success, contributed in no small measure to sustain¬ ing his courage. The trusting faith of Martha Washington, her uncomplaining accept¬ ance of a position of prominence to which she was adverse, her unosten¬ tatious practice of economy, and her sense of responsibility reveal an unusual sort of moral courage—a courage at whose fount Washington must have drunk long and deeply to have carried on his hard task so well. But Mary Ball Washington, the mother of that great man, is perhaps the peer of all these women. Young and beautiful she married a widower with four children. When she was thirty-four, her husband died and she was left to rear five children of her own and to manage a large plantation by herself. Possessed of a marvelous power of will, she assumed her task dutifully and in moulding the character of her children, she moulded her own as well. Madame Washington was dignified and severe, unostentatious and reticent, able to gain the love and respect of her children along with their implicit obedience. George Washington possessed these same qualities. In fact it seemed that his mother and her famous son were very much alike in character. George Washington Parke Custis, her great-grandson, says that her suppressed fervor became in Washington “power for en¬ durance, passion for command, ambition to do and to dare, spontaneous assumption of leadership, and natural and easy command of men.” The more famous her son became, the more her modesty increased. She always said of him, “George is apt to succeed in anything he undertakes. He was always a good boy.” How could he help succeeding with such trust, and natural endowment behind him? Surely the effect that such a woman had on such a man was but expressed when a French nobleman exclaimed after meeting Madame Washington, “If such are the matrons of America, well may she boast of illustrious sons!” 69 Thus as we pay tribute to the greatness of Washington, the man, let us not forget his noble mother and wife and that innumerable company of colonial women who bestowed upon their sons and their husbands the best that they had to give. Surely we in this troublous period of the country founded by those heroic men and women, would do well to test our standards of life by theirs. Can we of the twentieth century honestly say? “Grandmothers of the eighteenth century, we are following in your footsteps!” And would this answer echo back from them, “Yea, daughters, we are proud of you!” VALE. Classmates: What a day this graduating day has been for all of us! How charged it has been both by varied recollections and by tingling anticipa¬ tion. The future presses upon us in a strangely new way and tonight we separate to meet it armed with diplomas, our credentials. Our right to recognition, however, in the affairs of the world depends wholly on ourselves. The school has helped us to develop some mental muscle, some power of thought, some worthy ambition. What we shall be able to contribute to the work life of this complex twentieth century nobody can predict. The times call for courage, for conscience, for un¬ selfish toil! When we recall as we have tried to do this evening what qualities of character made this country possible, we must feel anew a sense of duty. In return for what has been provided us so freely we owe a corres¬ ponding service. Our country is a sacred trust. In the century and a half of its development it has been no better than the people who have constituted its inhabitants. Here then is our reasonable service: to make ourselves worthy of the inheritance that Washington and his colleagues have left us; and by being true to the best traditions of the past, to shape wisely by God’s grace the unknown future. Exituri salutamus! 70 ©ration “Washington, the Man of Affairs” Helena K. Wright In his play, “Marco Millions,” Eugene O’Neill has written a biting satire on the businessman. The young hero, Marco Polo, has initiative and daring, but there his virtues end. He is unprincipled, un¬ responsive to beauty, and completely absorbed in his quest for wealth. He is meant to represent the typical business man throughout the ages. As a symbol, however, he shows only one side of the picture. It is not every business man who is utterly blind to all but his own interests. Some of the most successful business men have been those who con¬ tributed most highly to humanity. Benjamin Franklin, Owen D. Young, and Herbert Hoover are such men, and George Washington, although principally remembered as a statesman and general, was a capable ad¬ ministrator of his own affairs as well as those of others, and a promoter of business undertakings on a large scale. If he were alive, Washington’s business acumen would probably make him a leader in the business world today. By descent and training Washington was assured of business success from the start. His ancestors for several generations had been men of rare business ability, and his father and older brother, Lawrence, were influential land-owners in Virginia. The boy’s first occupation was sur¬ veying. He was frequently called upon to arbitrate boundary disputes. This demanded accuracy and clear judgment,—both essential to a business career. During the French and Indian wars, when only twenty-one years of age, he learned to judge the capabilities of those who were to serve under him, to organize men, to manage in crises, and to remain fixed in his purpose till his end was attained. During this period of training, Washington became deeply interested, both as a business man and as a citizen, in the development of the west and in increasing the facilities for communication with the Atlantic coast. The presence of the Spanish at New Orleans presented the danger, still remote to be sure, of western trade going down the Mississippi through foreign lands. Washington recognized this peril, and to avert it bent all his efforts towards building canals and roads between the east and west. His faith in the future of the west, inspired by his study of it during the French and Indian wars, led him continually to purchase more land there and to begin to settle it. With a partner, Simpson, he sold some of his territory beyond the Alleghenies to settlers, built a grist-mill, and even considered bringing over Germans to take up land. In vision, he saw a vast country stretching from Atlantic to Pacific. Alexander Hamilton said of him: “He thinks continentally.” 71 Nor did Washington overlook the needs of his own state in these larger ventures. One of his favorite enterprises was the Potomac River Company, organized to improve the navigation of the Potomac River. And another, a marked success, was the project for draining Dismal Swamp in the interests of agriculture. His insistence on knowing all the facts about an undertaking led Washington to invest usually in schemes on which he could keep a watchful eye. Both of these projects were operative in Virginia. His trust in the future was based on the actualities of the present. He had vision but was no visionary. His exact knowledge of a situation and his practical perception of the possibilities of the future made complete failure unknown to him. He was constantly seeking better methods of agriculture and warmly wel¬ comed new ideas and suggestions. He experimented with farm products, live-stock, and machinery; he even on occasion invented tools himself. Realizing the financial evils incidental to tobacco-raising, he turned to wheat as his principle product. This wheat, manufactured at home into “Super-fine” flour in three grades, found a large and profitable market. No one questioned the quality of the flour that bore the Washington Stamp. Washington’s reputation for trustworthiness and fair dealing which he won early in life never left him. He was trustee and executor for several estates, notably the Custis property which belonged to his step¬ children. This estate he managed with such care and thoroughness that in seventeen years it had doubled in value. His principle of fulfilling contracts to the spirit as well as to the letter led him to take far more risk than his promises called for. When the Bank of England stock owned by Jack Custis was endangered by Washington’s part in the Revo¬ lution, he took it over and gave Jack good American securities instead, so that the loss, if any, would be borne by Washington. In part, his reliability was due to his careful business methods. He always knew exactly where he stood, and therefore saw immediately what action the situation de¬ manded. He kept very minute accounts and insisted on weekly reports from his overseers. He never overestimated the value of his own services; in fact, the opposite. During his long period of devotion to his distressed country he scarcely accepted enough money to pay his expenses. His widespread reputation for integrity has rarely been equaled in any age. As a student of economic conditions, Washington recognized the evils of slavery and of ignorance among the people. To enlighten this ignorance, he endowed a public school at Alexandria, and urged a national university. He solved the slavery question for himself by freeing his slaves at his death, at the same time providing for means of support and education in some useful occupation. This plan eliminated the worst dangers in eman¬ cipating an enslaved people and is acknowledged the means best fitted to such a situation. Thus we see in Washington a true representative of the best type of business man. He was a man of affairs with broad vision and an unfailing sense of justice; in the words of an appreciative critic, a business man, “building a fortune by his own efforts, yet ever generous in his devotion to public welfare”; the “enterprising, creative man of business.” 72 3ft OIlaBa ittatnrtr Virginia L. Hitchcock And now I say unto you, this is the history of that renowned class of two and thirty, which did enter into this land of learning straightway from their former dwellings of instruction, which were called Beebe, Lincoln, Browne, and Centre. In the beginning, under the shaking and totter¬ ing structure of their unfamiliar home, these fifty and three hundred seekers of knowledge were re¬ ceived with avaricious glee by those juniors, who out of greed for sophomore flesh, did cause them untold sufferings. At first, as pilgrims in a strange land, they wandered vaguely about, but when they had dwelt long in this land, the strangeness wore off. A great fierceness began to rise in some of their natures, which did result in many battles, which were called often in the male “football” and in the female “basketball.” None were killed, and few seriously injured, and it came to pass that certain ones did excel: namely, Edith Barrett, Marjorie Farineau, Christina Rice, Jean Maclnnis, Virginia Hitchcock, Frank Springer, Hawkie Weiner, John Mulligan, and David Rossiter. And it so happened that some of this number were obliged to sit daily in the library and it did often rain upon them. Others found the unavoidable staircases great stumbling blocks in their careers. And therefore, for many reasons, which fell under such names as marriage, poor health, or depression, the class did decrease at the end of the first year to the number of five and three hundred. And in the second year this class did organize themselves. A person of great renown and destined to be of popularity for her services and companionship, did come to rule over them, and was known as Miss MacLaughlin. And wise leaders were chosen: President, Frank Springer; Vice-president, Helena Wright; Secretary, Virginia Hitchcock; and Treasurer, David Rossiter. And so, thinking of future necessities, they did feature a party and bid many attend, that money might be brought into the treasury. And a multitude came and lo! this was the beginning of their social career. And behold, the class waxed proud, for Deborah Plummer, Helena Wright, Frank Springer, and Esther Meltzer did distinguish themselves by attaining the rank of honor students. And at this very time, great fame came to their president Frank Springer. For by the voice of those who battled with him in football, he was made their leader for the year to come. 73 And therefore they did wish for rings to befit their high standing. Able members of the class, under the guidance of Esther Meltzer, did send for samples of this fine jewelry, and after much consideration, rings were chosen with which they were content. And lo, thus did end their second year. Now this third year in the history of this great class, was one of hard labor and little rest, for many preparations for the final departure from this land must be made. And in the last week of the tenth month, they did sponsor a Halloween party. Great joy and gaiety prevailed thruout the evening in the dark “Hole of Calcutta”. Henry Wischhusen Jr. was to be thanked for that merry night. And next this class did give a reception for those who had once made great sport of them. And in spite of their superior wisdom and years, these about-to-be graduates did revel in the entertainment and dance which those envious under-classmen did provide for them, with Deborah Plummer as their guiding light. And in mid-winter, an outing took place. It happened that on that cold bright day these joyous students did wend their way amid great merry-making to Winchendon. Fred Noseworthy had arranged for num¬ erous contests, followed none too soon by a feast of which they did so greedily partake, that casualties were feared. But the day did have a happy ending, even tho it was fated that one chin was to be sadly damaged. But behold, amid all these festivities, many did take active part in other things which did bring them great recognition. Esther La Freniere took the lead in the operetta for a third time. Stanley Salmen and Frank Springer rose to high office in that society known as “Lit”, and Emmanuel Silver in “Cog”. Mary Ramsdell and Deborah Plummer did put Usona again on the upward path, while Erna van der Groen led the French Club to new heights. Arthur Willey and Fred Noseworthy led the Orchestra and Glee Club with real skill and Esther Meltzer held the Vice-presidency of the English Club and Greenroom Dramatic Society. And on the twelfth day of the second month of the year of two and thirty, those who skillfully infused them with knowledge, did give cause for wild joy, by a night of gaiety at the Beebe, where, after great mirth had risen over the clever fashion show, planned by Miss Abbott, they did all dance merrily to the lively strains of Ernie Cosman’s orchestra. And now money was not plentiful with this class and therefore Jean Maclnnis did plan a party in honor of St. Patrick. His great pipe did hang from the ceiling and appropriate melodies were played, and due to this and the efficient help of Mr. Pasanen the class was strengthened in financial standing. And now behold “Inside the Lines” was presented. Charming Esther La Freniere and the gallant Russell Schofield did gain fame by their unusual portrayals. And then did come the time for much labor. For that book which was to tell of their career must be made ready. Stanley Salmen was chosen to supervise this work with Helena Wright and Virginia Hitchcock as his associates. 74 m And lo, again Frank Springer came into prominence by his nomination to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. And at this time those members of the class were called together who had done honor to themselves and to their school and from that day forth the following were members of the National Honor Society:—Edith Barrett, Annette Baum, Elsie Benoit, Doris Claff, Manuel Bornstein, Norman Blake, Mary Ramsdell, Deborah Plummer, Anna Kiely, Frank Springer, Stanley Salmen, Virginia Hitchcock, Jean Maclnnis, Emmanuel Silver, Esther La Freniere, Esther Meltzer, Helena Wright, and Erna Van der Groen. And the time of parting drew near and learned ones came to be chosen for honor parts at their final celebration. Frank Springer was named Salutatorian; Esther Meltzer, Valedictorian; and Helena Wright, Orator. And, by the voice of their fellow knowledge seekers, Leslie Laurence, Julius Epstein, Elsie Benoit, and Virginia Hitchcock were made to participate in class day. And so it comes to pass that six and two hundred, of the fifty and three hundred that came into this land, will depart. Broad is the gate that leadeth to the High School but narrow is the way that leadeth to graduation. And now when they have reaped the fruits of knowledge they go each on their separate way, to lands they know not of, to do, they know not what. And so, may good luck be and abide with each and all, now and forevermore.—Amen. 70 (ElaHH lay (Bratton “Hope Deferred Maketh the Heart Sick” Leslie T. Laurence Eureka! Illud habeo! Je l’ai trouve! I have it! What? A thrill-athrill-athrill of surprise at dis¬ covering that these benighted Arabian heathen know so much about the imperative needs of Malden High School! Incredible! Isn’t it ? Black-hearted Moslems ! Yet they know more about the vast needs of Malden High School than the Mayor, the City Government, the Superintendent and the School Committee com¬ bined. Let’s see. First they entered a plea to Judge Allah of the Supreme Court, saying that new desks were necessary for teachers and pupils alike. You see, they are aware of the fact that some Malden High School students are too doggone lazy to reach for paper, and so they do their mathematical constructions on their desk lids. They remind me of the man who was so lazy his only job was selling smoked glasses at the total eclipse of the sun. Incidentally, while we are talking about desks, when our friends here have been so kind as to request that we be given new ones, it might be well for us to remember that “cleanliness is next to godliness.” Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, says, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” This is a first-class rule to follow, and an ideal starting place is in our desks. We ought to make it our job to see that there isn’t a mouldy sandwich or something of the sort tucked into the corner. So much on the subject of desks. Did you note the second request of these Arabians? A new high school! Of course, those of us who have been here for from three to ten years, see no need of such a presumptuous prayer! Why! We have the very latest improvements in Malden High! Take for instance, the shower room, sometimes known as the library. That certainly leaves nothing much to be desired—at least nothing more than a new library. These Arabs don’t know everything, though. They don’t know how lucky they are to be able to go slithering across the desert on their camels, while all winter we had to go sloshing, sliding and hop-scotching across Ferry Street on shanks mares. And these friends of ours don’t even mention the won¬ derful ventilating system that we have here. Why, we honestly believe that it is controlled by some superhuman, don’t we? All you have to do is open a window, and fluey goes the ventilation. If you don’t open a window, you have an atmospheric condition equal in intensity to that of Satan’s home town. And at any air vent of this extraordinary system, you may find enough dirt and rubbish to fertilize, well, almost an acre. So it’s no wonder that we have to have the glass in our home room doors cleaned half a dozen times a week. And always during recitation periods, too! At present, screened air in this school seems like a dream that is never going to come true. But, “while there’s life, there’s hope!” 76 m Perhaps the thing in this prayer that interests us most, is the generous plea of these worthy Arabs contained in the request that teachers please think twice before writing that E in outline bold. Think of the calamity it would be for one of our number to have to remain in this depression school for another whole term. And just because a teacher’s pen made an extra loop when she was making that C. By the way! What do you think of that prophet, or teacher, or what¬ ever he is? Look at that outfit that he has on. That’s not exactly what you’d call a flapper’s rig, is it? Nor would you be apt to say that it was typical of good society. But even though this deacon’s attire is a bit odd, we certainly have to hand it to him as far as knowledge is concerned! It’s uncanny to think that this heathen from a far country is able to tell just what is going to happen to each one of us. I pinch myself to see if I’m awake! Yes! This old desert presents the same picture of the world as I’ve seen it in Malden, with men clad in almost feminine vestments and the girls in trousers making eyes at their heroes. Did you ever notice there, that the girls always go for the football hero who becomes the target for many a glance, especially after a victory? Boys! Look out! Listen to the advice that the poet gives. I know a maiden, fair to see. Take care! She can both false and friendly be, Beware! Beware! Trust her not She’s fooling thee. Say! Do you know that I’m surprised to find that you believe what this old heathen tells you? You all believe him! Well let me tell you that he’s only spoofing you. He doesn’t know what is coming to pass any more than I do, and you could put that and an elephant in the same peanut shell. So remember what the poet said: “Trust him not, he’s fooling thee.” 77 (Elass prnplrtry Listen, 0 ye people! Listen to these words of wisdom from the lips of your prophet who now speaketh unto you of the future as it hath been revealed to him, even as it hath been decreed by the powers that be and by Allah, the All-Seeing. Behold! The Spirit of Prophecy spake unto me from the heavens, saying, “Hearken now unto the words of my mouth.” And lo, the veil of the future was rent in twain; and before me did extend the seventh plain of the seventh heaven, and therein were revealed unto me all the souls of the members of the class of 1932-B clad in robes of shining white and wielding the symbols of their chosen arts. And I did pass over the forbidding threshold into the realms of the unknown. And Lo; it came to pass that, as I proceeded down the broad and winding road, I beheld a shining city, and as my steps drew nearer, the form of Eugene Kelley rose before me, an ardent archeologist, digging in the mounds that dotted the vastness of the plain. As I was about to pass through the awesome gates unto the city, behold, two travelers, bearing cases labelled “Fuller Brush Company” came unto me and by the words of their lips did I recognize Daniel Horgan and Myron Himmel- wright. Escaping from this menace, I did, thereupon, hasten my steps into the city; and suddenly the noise of rivets and of a thousand hammers did smite my ears and I beheld two architects, Julius Epstein and George Sheehan, and they did harangue loud and lustily over a set of blue prints before them. Beyond these twain, a corps of engineers busied themselves, and I recognized among them Myron Carter, Joseph Carroll, John Sullivan, Henry Wischhusen, George Cruikshank, Leonard Hanson, Robert Lanns- berg, Edward Leonard, and Edward Devine. And now, the roar of an air¬ plane did beat upon my ear drums, and as I gazed upward, I did see the bird-like creature swoop and fall to the ground; and straightway, from a hangar nearby, a group of men did rush and among them I did see Norman Blake, DeWitt Etchings, Joe Roffman and Wilbur Hosford, Jr. And as I did watch, lo, Joe Roffman did give forth a call for aid, and, in answer, two doctors, Harry Portman and Matthew Kotzen did run forward, carry¬ ing in their hands black bags. And presently, three prone figures were carried from the burning plane, and from the crowd did arise an agonized mutter, “Radio Crooners!”, and upon the stretchers I did recognize John 78 m Bassett, Henry Shlager, and Manuel Bornstein. I wept and followed the ambulance to a shining edifice, where I did behold among the hurrying white clad nurses Olive Dowd, Alma Kranetz, Marie MacKenna, Elizabeth Morse, Ivy O’Farrell, Esther Simonds, Gladys Spinney, Eleanor Stratton, Marjorie Swanson, Esther Zide, Evelyn Velleman, Julia Yanakopulos, and Alice Dow. And many of these I did feel constrained to follow about, so deeply did their healing powers impress me. Finally however, I did proceed down the long corridors, and, at length, did come face to face with Engla Anderson, the head dietician, who questioned me wildly saying “What! Must I feed crooners, also?” Presently did a reporter rush past me, and by the purposeful and zealous gleam in his eyes, did I recognize Albert Howe. Then two fair matrons approached with thoughtful eyes and stately gait, and I beheld the awe¬ some social service leaders, Annette Baum and Sophie Horwitz. They did constrain me to proceed in their company to a lofty institution of learning; and, as we did pass over the threshold, the Headmaster, Bob Queally, and his winsome secretary, Virginia MacDonald, did greet us; and the janitor, John Mulligan, did courteously conduct us thru the wind¬ ing halls, and once did I glimpse Joe Spack madly struggling to teach some pupils the intricacies of the theorem of Pythagoras. Beyond this scene of torture, I did witness an earnest conference of teachers, and behold! they were Ernest Vincent, Marion Cameron, Forrest Wendall, Wilhelmina Syer, Jennie Bass, Florence Berrigan, Claire Cosgrove, Vincent Nyden, Elizabeth Noah, and Mildred Richmond. But they did eye me with a cold and glassy stare. One kindly maiden, Marion Gross, however, did greet me, and did exhibit the treasures of her domain, the library. And after¬ ward, she did direct me to the depths of the gymnasium and there, in sturdy array, did I behold the corps of physical training directors, Edith Barrett, Rita Barry, Harold Weiner, Bill Ritterhaus, and Warren Mulrey; and I did gaze with admiration upon their stalwart forms. From there my steps did lead me to the imposing entrance of a lofty edifice, and look¬ ing up I beheld many names written proudly in gold upon the shining windows. On one was “Leslie Wright, Optometrist, Hours 2 to 5, daily”, on the next “Day and Cronin, Stockbrokers and Dealers in Bonds and In¬ vestments.” Then, in proud letters “United Chemical Corporation,” and under this heading was “Kiely, Babcock, Thornton, Osgood, Zimmerman, and Sons.” Then, lo and behold, I did see several law offices and among them were several familiar names, first “Salmen, Salmen, and Salmen, Attorneys-at-Law,” next was “Connolly, Kelly, Silver, and Stein” and beside was the office of “Glaser, Knox, and Sons.” As my eyes did wander, I beheld an ambiguous sign, “O’Keefe, Murphy, and Tracy, Business of All Kinds,” and beside, as if for safety, were the offices of “Garfinkle, Fleischer, Engburg, and Morin, Certified Public Accountants.” And now did I feel the pangs of hunger gnawing at my vitals and I did enter a drugstore upon the lower level, and lo and behold, behind the gleaming fountain, I beheld James Simon, Abraham Selsky, Harold Valinsky, Max Banner, and Sam Bernice. And as I did drink a refreshing draught of Cocoa Cola, I did hear a voice exclaim, “A carton of dog biscuits,” and lo, Edwin Sweezey, a veterinary of note, did stand beside me. I did greet him heartily and he returned my salutations and did present me to his partner, a charming miss, Ethel Charlton, who did tend to the toothaches of his canine customers. I did then betake myself to the higher levels of this edifice where I did behold these words gleaming in pearl and gold, “Beatrice Goldblatt, Marguerite Del Conte, and Barbara Dean, Beauty Specialists. Come in and let us work on you.” 79 From their door I did flee with hasty step when, suddenly, a long arm did clutch my snow-white collar and I did hear these words, “Aha, a new victim,” and in the glowering faces about me I did recognize Dorothy Spreuer, Evelyn Heath, Mary Ramsdell, and Elsie Benoit. And before I did make my terrified escape, I did learn that this rabid group was com¬ posed of designers and stylists instead of maniacs as they did appear at first glance. Their ferocious reception had loosened a tooth so that I did proceed to a dental office where Arthur Murchison did perform his cruel offices. From there, I did betake myself down the square of this shining white city where I beheld a lofty statue in the attitude of Rodan’s “Thinker” but, as I did come closer, I realized it was a living being and none other than Deborah Plummer, herself, and still thinking it over. Sitting at the base of this figure, busily engaged in munching dry bread and liverwurst, was Vincent Lovett, and from the holes in his shoes and the patches on his pants, I did know that he was still looking for work. As I mournfully wept at this poor man’s plight, I felt a slap upon my back and, as I turned, I did behold Abraham Steinhart who did inform me that he had just returned from his arduous consular duties in Afghanistan, and that he was wishful of “painting the town red.” Whereat, together, we did go to a vaudeville show, starring Evelyn Giller and directed by Frances Flynn. On our way thither, we did meet up with Edna van der Groen, a foreign correspondent of note, who did agree to accompany us to this performance of “Flynn’s Frivolities”. What a show! What dances! What singers! For it seems that many of the members of the class of ’32 had yielded to the lure of the footlights. The scenery of the first act did impress me with its conception. And as I did gaze upon the programs, I did see the names of Doris Claff, Constance Wiley, Bessie Waxman, Sayra Swartz, and Ida Chiet, all under the direction of Joseph Sullo, as the creators of this magnificent setting. They did also display admirable lighting effects which, to my surprise, were supervised by “Christianson and Page, Elec¬ tricians and Electricians.” The acting was, of course, superb. The choruses were delightful and enticing, and I did recognize in the first chorus Alice Ford, Ann Goldfarb, Doris Davis, Eunice Hinkley, Esther Groman, Esther Friars, Barbara Irving, Shirley Larks, and Mary Levine, all dressed in gold paint and pink ribbons. Next did come three chorus men, dressed as cowboys, Joe Chirichetti, John Connors, and Dave Rossiter who did lift their voices in piquant song. Mildred Moxham did then come forth and do an eccentric dance, and that fair maiden was followed by Evelyn Rowse, Anna Schwartz, Doris Van Buskirk, Sayde Silverstein, and Miriam Rubin who did enact the final scenes of “Macbeth” with joyous dance and song. Esther Meltzer did then come forth attired in a velvet page’s costume and with her accustomed skill did herald the approach of the second chorus. And Elizabeth Mitchison, Mary Norwich, Catherine Phyllides, Dorothy Prior, Rosalind Rosen, Gertrude Buyer, Ann Bortman, Marjorie Farineau, Agnes Buren, and Ida Zaritsky who did pirouette with dainty step to tunes played by Kenneth James and Eleanor Johnson on their tubas. A fanfare of trumpets did sound upon their exit, and behold, Christina Rice, clad in a beruffled gown of blue with bustle and parasol, advanced with mincing gait and did sing a romantic ditty. Marion Nathan and Edna Reardon did next do a tap dance, twirling their canes and tall silk hats with vim and vigor. Next did come a moving recitation on the sad fate of the rubber band that did lose its snap, delivered by Helena Wright. I laughed 80 m % f 0% lustily and loud. Then appeared upon the rise of the curtain a group of chiffon-clad nympths who galloped dizzily about the stage waving olive branches of green. I did recognize amongst their number Fanny Patrick, Elizabeth Walton, Eleanor Wetherby, Naomi Wasserman, Annette Canniff, Lillian Sealy, Edna Sullivan, Florence Thoresen, Louise Sweetser, Louise Therrien, Ethel Noden, and Ruth Morgan. At the close of their number, did come the grand finale and I once more gazed upon the faces of all your friends. Lo, and then the curtain and the scene did fade and, strange to say, mirabile dictu, I was once more upon the broad highway. But not yet was I to leave the mysterious land of the great unknown. For on all sides of the highway did stretch fields of golden grain, and I did hear the sound of a McCormick reaper and, lo and behold, sitting proudly upon the machine was Thomas O’Connor, himself. A hundred yards further down the road a dark and gloomy forest did merge with the golden fields and, as I continued on my way, I beheld a lone figure walking along and sniffing suspiciously about, and as I came nearer I did behold Robert Johnson, the forester, looking for fires. Night was falling fast and I hastened on my way, and, eventually, my wearied steps did lead to the shores of a dark and leaden sea; and there amidst the gloom, I beheld a hunched and shadowy figure sitting on a rock beside the ceaselessly beating waves. And behold, it was the Ancient Mariner, none other than Frank Springer, weeping softly to him¬ self. And sad to relate, about his neck still hung the fateful albatross, which, as I gazed more closely, assumed the shape of Virginia Hitchcock. For a time did I weep with that gloomy man, and then, before my astonished eyes, the sea did fade and the first rays of the sun did shine upon the horizon. And before me did stretch the gleaming staircase leading from this mysterious land to the sands of Araby. And then did I descend. Lo, it is finished! 81 SENIOR OUTING There was snow. Lots of it. It had snowed several times the week before. And how we thanked our lucky stars that it still remained, after its conspicuous absence on the date for 1932-A’s outing! But on reaching the High School bright and early that clear, cold, sparkling morning, what consternation! The busses, supposed to arrive at 7.15, hadn’t appeared at twenty minutes of eight, and we had planned to leave at a quarter of the hour. We waited nervously, and finally the welcome conveyances hove into view, four of them. In five minutes every one was settled, and we started, waving good-bye to the wistful prisoners just beginning the day’s grind. After two impatient hours, passed in singing and joking, we reached the hills and the tavern and piled out to inspect our territory. There was everything—tobogganning, skating, skiing, and coasting. Before begin¬ ning anything we heard the call, “If you want your pictures in the movies, come on now!” and every one rushed over to have the group pictures taken by the camera man from the Strand. Then the toboggans, with their loads of yelling seniors began whizzing again and again down the steep hill with the sharp curve at the bottom. Although every trip wasn’t a complete success, and one load was dumped unceremoniously into the brook, nobody minded and that only made it more exciting. A few brave souls attempted a ski race down the hill, but, strange as it may seem, none reached the bottom! The winner is still in doubt. One or two coasters must have thought they were in aeroplanes, for, as they reached the bump just before the little frozen pond at the foot of the hill, they took off and then attempted a nose dive without sufficient altitude, notably one brave lad who landed on his chin! Meanwhile the skaters were gliding about on the glassy skating rink, and later more pictures for the movies were taken of couples dancing there (without skates, needless to say). Some risked their lives sliding on trays down a steep and slippery slope, and there were trails through the woods for hiking and a small lean-to with a fire in it, so every one could satisfy his individual taste in sports. Every one dashed frantically about, trying to do everything at once, and succeeded in getting very hungry. Dinner was announced for two o’clock, and at about one the cozy tavern began to fill. At quarter of two one hundred and fifty starved seniors with difficulty restrained themselves from banging on their plates. Having been previously warned that the rolls were for eating only, all was order and quiet when the turkey dinner finally arrived and the Class of 1932-B could appease the gnawing at its several vitals. After dinner Arthur Willey played on his accordion, next our well- known vocal artist, John Bassett, gave some songs, and the famous class comedians, Roffman and Schlager, presented a skit. Then we cheered Miss MacLaughlin, Miss Chapin, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Pasanen, and the class; and prepared to go out and enjoy our last half-hour at Toytown. We took some last rides on the toboggans and sleds, went over the rink once more, looked longingly around at the now familiar scene, and, at 4.15, climbed sadly back into our busses. After some delay we started, and whiled away our long ride with practical jokes, singing, and other amusements. At seven o’clock we climbed out, some of us rather stiff now, at the familiar old school, and went home, thinking of that perfect day which will be stored away in our memories as one of the best of our high school career. 82 CLASS HIKES On February 25 nearly fifty members of the class and the class advisors gathered at the school about 11.30 A.M. and started on a hike which covered almost twenty-two miles. The first interesting event was crossing Little Spot Pond on the ice which proved rather glassy. From there the course led to Spot Pond and followed the bridle paths to the Winchester Reservoir and East Dam. After a brief rest and sampling of the Win¬ chester water supply the party started for Winchester center. The lunch rooms and places of refreshment were well patronized, as it was far past the lunch hour. The party then started toward Arlington, across the Mystic Lakes on ice which threatened to give way at times. However, the Winchester side was reached safely, and thus to the Winchester Observa¬ tory where a fine view was obtained of dear old Malden which looked very near yet, as was later proven, was still far away. As the edge of Medford was crossed, a sigh of relief went up as the home town was again entered. The hike had developed a very ravenous appetite, which was appeased in time to attend the evening performance at the Strand Theatre. The manage¬ ment of the Strand had prepared a special program for the party which included favorite musical numbers and the school song, and moving pictures of the outing at Toy Town Tavern were shown. When the show was over the party broke up and headed for home, satisfied that the day’s outing had been successful. Another hike was planned for April 21. The group gathered at the school around 10.30 A.M. and stopped first at Crystal Spring. The next section of the hike was a short cut over the hili to Spot Pond Zoo. This part of the journey proved very distressing to the young ladies of the party because of the brush and woods which had to be encountered. The party proceeded to Bear Hill, and then to the top of the observatory where the country was viewed from on high. There were only two “wets” in the party, these having fallen into a brook. Refreshments were obtained in Stoneham, after which the party headed for Spot Pond where some time was spent on the rocks and in the shade of the trees. Spot Pond Zoo and Crystal Spring were again visited, and thus over the last lap of the journey to Malden. On its return the group attended a show at the Strand Theatre, thus ending another successful hike. HALLOWE’EN PARTY If there is one thing for which the fame of our class will ring down “through the corridor of time” it will be the number of novel parties we gave. One of the most successful of these was the Hallowe’en Party held on the last Thursday of October, 1931. Henry Wischhusen was the chair¬ man of the dance, and he and his various committees worked wonders. For entertainment we had as spooky a play in as spooky a haunted house as you’d find in the best of Edgar Wallace’s mysteries. Warren McCann, Annette Baum, Erna van der Groen, Henry Wischhusen, Henry Schlager, and Fred Noseworthy, exponents of the histrionic art, literally gave us the shivers. Here and there in the audience were ghosts, witches, cats, devils, and whatnots. Miss Gerke and Miss Abbott told credulous, wild-eyed youths and maidens to be wary of dark women and blond young men. And then, in the appropriately decorated gym, we danced to the strains of Eddy Vincent’s Orchestra. 83 m FACULTY RECEPTION This year our faculty decided to do things in a big way and give their annual reception to both classes of 1932 at once, having it at the Beebe Junior High to hold the crowd. So at eight o’clock on the evening of Lincoln’s birthday, a large audience of seniors past and present expectantly awaited the parting of the curtains and the entertainment in store. At last Mr. Jenkins appeared to greet us and say that teachers, though seemingly not always humane, were certainly human, as we should see. And we did. Miss Berton, Mr. Bartlett, and Miss MacLaughlin presented an interesting playlet of the eighteenth century entitled, “A Gretna Green Elopement,” and Miss Gilbert and Miss Gerke sang several Indian songs in an appropriate setting. Then came the climax of entertainment, a fashion show by the men teachers. Miss Slattery introduced each one with an innuendo of sly and pointed remarks about each “girl” and “her” costume. Mr. Taylor was the “winter sports girl”, completely outfitted in a ski suit and muffled to the nose. Mr. Perry was ready for tennis—! Mr. Blair and Mr. McGeoch appeared in brilliant pajamas and posed like professional models. Mr. Nash wore a fur coat and a hat barely reaching his ears. Mr. Pasanen had a tea gown and represented the girl “ready for anything.” Mr. McGuirk was the old-fashioned girl—his outfit dated from covered wagon days, and moreover this dainty maiden delivered two songs. Finally Mr. Whiting as the “polo girl” rode forth—on a donkey! The “girl” dismounted from this charger by means of a ladder and hit the ball with a golf stick, then remounted. But the animal would not move till Mr. Blair, still in pajamas, helped to persuade him to leave the stage. The seniors, almost breathless with laughter, voted this an entertain¬ ment equal to none, and adjourned to the flag-decorated gym, where the teachers welcomed us. Then came dancing, and delicious re freshments, and discussion of the unsuspected capabilities of our worthy instructors. At eleven-thirty we reluctantly departed, to carry away with us the re¬ membrance of a most enjoyable evening. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE On the evening of Friday, March eighteenth, those up and coming Seniors, on the go again, sponsored a St. Patrick’s dance which was most enjoyable for all concerned. An efficient committee with Jean Maclnnis as general chairman had done wonders with decorations that could not have been more appropriate for the occasion. About eight o’clock the school began to show life again and within three-quarters of an hour the floor was well filled. Elimination and tag dances were in order and the time fairly flew until eleven o’clock when the strains of “Home Sweet Home” brought the dance, at least, to an end. The party was well chaperoned by a number of popular members of the faculty who seemed to be quite enthused, as were the greater part of those in attendance. 84 m SENIOR PLAY Of course the Seniors gave a play! Every class gives a play—but not always measuring up to the standard of “Inside the Lines,” presented April 7th and 8th at the school auditorium under the direction of Miss Abbott. After a careful consideration this had been selected from many others as a suitable and interesting one to be produced, and the characters were well chosen for their ability and readiness to participate. Work began in earnest in February to make it perfectly ready for presentation. The action took place on the Rock of Gibraltar in the year 1914. The development centered around a group of Englishmen and a young American buyer who had become stranded on the Rock. This charming American girl, portrayed by Esther La Freniere, met and fell in love with a young English officer, none other than Russell Schofield. Together they fell under suspicion as spies, but were finally cleared of any underhand inten¬ tions and of course were united and lived happily ever after. In the intervals between the three acts, members of the class enter¬ tained with musical selections. The whole affair was received enthus¬ iastically by the audience, and was considered very much of a success. 85 iHr. (tnlunsinth OL llilsmt In grateful recognition of his unfailing loyalty and helpfulness, we, the Class of 1932-B respectfully dedicate this section of our year book. The Malden High School owes a creditable portion of its pro¬ gress and success through the thirty years of his service to his un¬ tiring efforts, his discerning judgment, his honesty of purpose and his teaching ability. He has played the difficult role of mediator between faculty and student with patience and fairness. He has given of him¬ self, of his time, and of his thought unsparingly and willingly. For this and more, we the last class under his mastership, gladly give testi¬ mony. 81 ) 90 Wmi iFarulty Mr. Thornton Jenkins, Principal Miss Virginia H. Gerke, Secretary to the Principal Miss Martha H. Abbott Miss Marguerite Ammann Mr. James A. Bartlett Miss Aldine C. Gilman Mr. John 0. Hall Miss Mary E. Heald Miss Vivian E. Kistler Miss Maud C. Norris Miss Laura M. Pearl Miss Alice R. Peaslee Miss Emma C. Reynolds Miss Dorothy B. Thorpe Miss Adeline B. Wetmore Miss Marion S. Willey ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Ruth L. S. Childs, Head of Department LATIN DEPARTMENT Mr. Fred J. Nash, Head of Department Miss Mary A. Herrick Miss Vivian E. Kistler Miss Marion E. Ireland Miss Florence L. Whittum FRENCH DEPARTMENT Miss Ruth A. McKenney, Head of Department Miss Margaret F. Berton Miss Dorothy Gilbert Miss Minna A. Bretschneider Miss Frances L. Hindenlang GERMAN DEPARTMENT Miss Annie I. Rustin, Head of Department Miss Minna A. Bretschneider HISTORY AND ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Mr. John B. Matthews, Head of Department Miss Edith H. Battles Mr. Carl G. Garland Miss Priscilla Davis Miss Grace R. Ramsdell Miss Alice W. Dearborn Miss Annie F. Slattery Mr. Morton H. Wiggin MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. Henry E. Batchelder, Head of Department Miss Christine M. MacLaughlin Mr. Charles R. McGeoch Mr. Charles A. Marsh Miss Gladys Watkins SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Robert W. Perry, Head of Department Miss Octavia Chapin Mr. Warren P. McGuirk Miss Mary E. Heald Mr. George L. True Mr. Robert Blair ART DEPARTMENT Miss Helen F. Lyon, Head of Department Miss Margaret B. Hill COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Townsend T. Wilson, Head of Department Miss Cora E. Lane Miss Helene L. Moore Mr. Arthur M. Larsen Miss Margaret H. O’Brien Miss Marjorie L. Mooney Miss Ruth E. Tucker Miss Norma L. Washburn STENOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Miss A. Anna Dyer, Head of Department Miss Helen H. Briggs Miss Evelyn L. Moore Miss Carrie M. Darling Miss Norma L. Washburn DOMESTIC ARTS DEPARTMENT Miss Rose M. Corriveau, Head of Department Miss Harriet F. Wyett Miss Harriet E. Young MANUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Mr. Charles H. Westcott, Head of Department Mr. William O. Bruehl Mr. Ralph Merry Mr. Gustave A. Larson Mr. Walter R. Pasanen (@ur dm tttg ICigltts MR.. BARTLETT MR. TAYLOR. MISS M9LAUGHLIN MR.M9GEOCH 92 Sfcarfpra ' Autographs -- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY There is one event to which a class looks forward with almost as much anticipation as it does toward graduation—the announcement of those who have been taken into the National Honor Society. The pupils who are chosen are taken from the first quarter of the class, and they are chosen for leadership and character as well as for scholarship. On Friday, June 3, Mr. Jenkins announced and introduced to the school in assembly the following members of the graduating class: Stanley Salmen, Elsie Benoit, Norman Blake, Virginia Hitchcock, Jean Maclnnis, Esther Meltzer, Annette Baum, Edith Barrett, Helena Wright, Frank Springer, Doris Claff, Manuel Bornstein, Emmanuel Silver, Deborah Plum¬ mer, Anna Kiely, Mary Ramsdell, Esther La Freniere, and Erna Van der Groen. Because our class is the largest graduating class in school history the number of eligible pupils was increased. In spite of the large number taken in the general feeling is that each pupil chosen deserved the honor. 96 LIT President —Frank Springer Vice President —STANLEY SALMEN Secretary —WILLIAM DlNNEEN Treasurer —Francis Rossiter The Malden High Literary Society, 60 years old this year and the oldest society of its kind in the country, has just completed a semester of unusual activity. Lit has not had any outside speakers this semester, except Mr. True, who spoke of the History of Medicine”. Since it was one of the Lit Alumni who founded the present Malden Deliberative Assembly some few years ago, Lit’s active membership has attempted to carry on the old traditions of debating, both formal and informal. For the first time in several semesters, Lit entered the field of dra¬ matics, with the presentation of the play by the members of, Well, I Declare”. Looking back into the bright history of Lit in the earlier years has spurred the members on to new goals, and looking ahead into the future, Lit sees very bright prospects. The entire society joins in wishing the graduating class a most pros¬ perous future. 7 m z USONA President —Mary Ramsdell Vice President —Helena Wright Secretary —Eunice Hinckley Treasurer —Florence Coombs This semester the big event of Usona was the annual banquet, which was held at the Kernwood Cafe. There was a large attendance of active, alumnae, and honorary members. Florence Anguish was the toast- mistress. In speaking of her capability suffice to say that of her numerous jokes the writer had formerly heard none. Miss Lane celebrated the occasion in verse, and Miss Slattery gave a delightful talk. All present declared the affair a success, both gastronomically and socially. In February Usona saw “Blossom Time” in a body. This party was so successful that a second was planned for May. In our biweekly meetings we have had an interesting talk on George Washington’s mother by Miss Norris, an amusing debate on “Resolved: that it is murder to kill a mosquito,” and readings by two of our talented members, Florence Anguish and Beatrice Crooker. Usona has welcomed many new members this semester, as well as a new honorary member in the person of Miss Gerke. We feel that Usona has had a very successful year, that has been both enjoyable and profit¬ able to its members. 98 COG President — Emmanuel Silver Vice President — William H. Main, Jr. Secretary — Abraham Halpern Treasurer — Manuel Bornstein The Cognoscendi Causa Society, informally known as “Cog”, is com¬ pleting a year replete with achievements and activities. The Cog debating team won and lost a debate from Winthrop, but they have not become discouraged and are ready to accept all challengers. On March 4 Cog held an “Open House Nite”, as an entertainment and get-together for the members of all the school organizations. It bids fair to become a precedent for subsequent years. The high light of this semester’s activities was the successful “Eighth Annual Prize Speaking Contest” held April 15 in the school hall which, incidently, was won by Cog men. In addition Cog has kept up its usual activities: the securing of mem¬ bers of the faculty to address the society; and the purchase of a loving cup to be presented to the Graduation Orator. U9 m THE CAM SOCIETY President — Ethel Karelitz Vice President — Helen Boyle Recording Secretary — Ida Spiegal Treasurer— Evelyn Kosofsky The “Convenimus ad Meditandum Society” familiarly known as Cam, has successfully completed its first year of existence under the able di¬ rection of Mr. Marsh. True to its intent, the club has been concentrating on debating. The members conducted practice debates for a time, and then showed their ability in a debate on the subject, “Resolved that Domestic Science be taught in the Public Schools.” This was one of the most inter¬ esting programs of the year. The club plans to challenge other societies in the school to debates on various subjects, and is certain that the earnestness and ability of its members will stand them in good stead. 100 ENGLISH CLUB President — William Main Vice President — ESTHER MELTZER Treasurer — Robert Blake Publicity Manager — Sumner Kalin The M.H.S. English Club, under the direction of Miss Reynolds, our new advisor, is completing another successful semester. Enthused and stimulated by the overwhelming success of the three one-act plays present¬ ed early in the year, the club is making more plans along dramatic lines. The first of these is the Inter-Club Play Contest which has been substituted for the annual essay writing contest. Though the February graduates left gaps in the Club, their places were soon adequately filled by new members whose activity and interest are admirable. The new idea of having a definite program for each meet¬ ing, with different members providing the program, has been very success¬ ful. One of the most outstanding programs was the illustrated talk on marionettes given by Mr. Thompson of the Lincoln Junior High. The English Club extends a most sincere wish of success to the gradu¬ ating class and especially to those members who are leaving the organi¬ zation. 101 FRENCH CHUB President —Francis Rossiter Vice President —Doris GOULD Secretary —Eleanor Thoresen Treasurer —Arthur Mongeau “Le Cercle Francais” of Malden High School, under the administra¬ tion of the above officers and the able supervision of Miss McKenney, has, during the last semester, enjoyed many interesting and entertaining meet¬ ings, designed to further their knowledge and their appreciation of the French language. At one of the Thursday night meetings, Miss Hindenlang gave a detailed and very delightful account.of her travels in France. At other meetings, some of the members dramatized one or two French playlets, and all of the members participated in a varied program consisting of games, jokes, and anecdotes “en Francais”. In the course of time, speaking French has become so natural to the club that once when Mr. Edwards entered the room, Miss McKenney in¬ quired, “Faut-il que nous partons maintenant?”. 102 GREENROOM DRAMATIC SOCIETY President — FRANCIS ROSSITER Vice President — Esther Meltzer Secretary — Ella Klaiman Treasurer — Gilbert Kotzen The Greenroom Dramatic Society is accomplishing more this year than ever before. The membership of the club has soared and there is a large attendance at each meeting. The Society has the honor of producing some of the best actors and speakers of the school. Florence Anguish, one of the most prominent girls in the school in both dramatics and public speaking, played a sensational part in “The Boor.” John Mehos, Francis Rossiter, and Bernard Silver- stein, have played brilliant parts in various plays. The Society presented a one-act play May 5. The audience enjoyed both the play and the acting. The cast was as follows: Ferrari . Harold Baker Sandro .Francis Rossiter Giannina .Rosalie Harrison Filipo . Bernard Silverstein In addition, the Little Theatre of the Society is now completed and plays have been presented at various meetings. And to further its fame, the Society is prepared to win the English Club’s contest. “As long as the Dramatic Society exists, Dramatics live.” 103 m SARGENT ART CLUB President —Doris Claff Vice President —JOSEPH Sullo Secretary —Ida Lombardi Treasurer — Dorothy Martin Since most of the members of the Sargent Art Club take the course in drawing and do their art work in the classes, the society has become more of an art appreciation club. The members study various forms of art, and spend much of their time visiting art exhibitions. During the past year, they have visited the exhibition of the Art Guild, Laura Coombs Hills’ annual exhibition of pastels at the Copley Galleries, the international exhibition of travel posters at the Boston Art Club, and the exhibition of the work of G. Tenney Stevens. Recently they attended the exhibitions in celebration of Boston’s Art Week, to which art schools and prominent painters contributed. 104 ZIGMA BIOS Presided—S ylvester Sullivan Vice President —Albert Howe Treasurer — Joseph Carroll Publicity Manager —Walter Glietzman The Biology Club was organized in September, 1931, holding its meet¬ ings in Room 310. The club started with about sixty members and has since doubled that amount. The club adopted a well-prepared constitution, under which there are several committees. The society has had several successful activities, debates, and dances, and has also had interesting speakers at the meetings. At the time this is being written the club is preparing for its most ambitious venture. Under the able direction of the advisor, Mr. True, the members are duti¬ fully rehearsing their parts and songs in the forthcoming “Biology Club Scandals” for which great success is predicted. 105 RIFLE CLUB With the present season just closed, the Malden High School Rifle Club still maintains the splendid record that it has established these past few years. History repeats itself, and again the Club has produced a National Championship Team. In the series of fifteen National Postal Matches just closed Malden High came first in Division “C”, and won second place in the “Expert” Division. These victories are of National significance and repre¬ sent competition with high and military schools from all sections of the United States. The high school team finished fourth in the American Legion Service and Civilian League this year. Considering the fast compe¬ tition in this league the placement of our team in the upper five is really a notable achievement. Throughout the year our younger and inex¬ perienced members have been shooting the regular qualification course for medals. Some very fine material for next year’s team has been de¬ veloped. The club has enjoyed an active membership of approximately thirty-five throughout the year and every member has registered real accomplishment. The director and coach, Carl E. Taylor of the faculty, is mighty proud of his boys and predicts a brilliant future with the rifle for some of his proteges. It is also said that next year may see an inter¬ scholastic rifle league formed with Malden High, Norwood, Brockton, Stoneham, and Watertown High as a nucleus. 106 OPERA CLUB President— George Hussey Vice President-— Kenneth Davis Secretary —Florence Kevorkian Librarian —Gordon Davis This marks the end of the third successful year of the Opera Club. As usual the whole year was spent in preparation for the annual operetta, which every one agrees was the best the club has presented. The leading parts in “Riding Down the Sky” were taken by two members of the senior class, Esther La Freniere and Leslie Laurence. Russell Schofield and George Low also represented the senior class in the cast. The week before the operetta was given, the cast and some picked members from the chorus went in to station WLOE and broadcast parts of the operetta over Marshall Decker’s program. The broadcast was very successful and was well received by listeners in Malden. The operetta was coached by Miss Harriette Perkins and Mr. Arthur Willey. 107 MacDOWELL club President —Esther La Freniere Vice President —Ella Klaiman Secretary-Treasurer —Erna van der Groen Librarian —Elizabeth Thresher The MacDowell has had a very successful year. Last November it had a joint meeting with the Boys’ Glee Club and a Thanksgiving Day program was presented. A few days before Christmas the club was in¬ vited to sing Christmas carols for the College Ciub. February 16 marked the date of another successful joint program with the Boys’ Glee Club in honor of Washington’s birthday. The last appearance of the MacDowell Club was at a meeting of the Music Appreciation club where the MacDow¬ ell club was asked to sing selections from various operas. 10S PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB President — Hyman E. Oxman Vice President— Harold Settles Secretary-Treasurer — Frank Musker Physical Director—M r. Ralph Merry Organized within a year, the Physical Culture Club has grown by leaps and bounds. It prescribes a varied diet of intelligent exercise, cor¬ rect eating and posture, sunshine and pure air, abundant sleep, common sense,, cleanliness of body and mind, and a wholesome attitude toward life. All these contribute toward vitality, health, and strength. Under the direction of Mr. Merry, the club engages in diverse physical exercises every Friday afternoon in the gym. The club has a Physical Culture Library for the convenience of its members. Here they find books on health by many prominent authorities. In June the club plans to hold a public exhibition of their progress and prowess. 109 m MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB President— Louis Bluestein Vice President —Oscar Baum Secretary —Helen Donovan Treasurer —Harold Daniels The Music Appreciation Club was formed for the purpose of teach¬ ing the fundamentals of music from the time of its origin to the present day, and also enable those interested to appreciate and understand higher forms of music. Music lectures by Miss Perkins thus far have composed the course in music study. Members of the club put into practice all in¬ formation received at the lectures. We study all types including folk songs, art songs and at present are studying opera. 110 m CLASS SEVEN President —Frank Sampson Vice President —William Main Secretary —Dorothy Davis Treasurer —Harold Settles At the beginning of their Senior year the members of Class 1933-A chose their officers and home representatives under the able, leadership of Miss Adeline Wetmore. The representatives are as follows: Gordon Davis, Fred Benson, Aram Haydostian, Frank Musker, and Gertrude Shenfield. The class is very well represented in all school organizations and ath¬ letics. On the football team are: Frank Sampson, Leo De Marco, Isadore Novick. In baseball, Frank Sampson, Isadore Novick, and Frank De Perrio. In track, William Main, Harold Settles, and Lester Pass. The class has tried various ways of making money and all were suc¬ cessful. First, we tried selling sandwiches, then selling candy, and finally a bridge party. We have also started a class paper which so far has been a huge success. The class is now planning for the reception which they will give the Seniors June 3. ill CLASS SIX President —James Norton Vice President —Betty Brown Secretary— Mildred Powell Treasurer —Albert Kerwin At the close of their Sophomore year, the members of Class Six chose their officers and became an active organization. Under the excellent supervision of Miss Helene Moore, the class set to work planning its first class party, and with Miss Moore, Miss Thorpe, Miss O’Brien, and Mr. Larson supervising the activities, the affair was a great success. The entertainment was furnished by several talented members of the class. The class then set about the business of purchasing pins and rings to identify them as members of class 1933-B. The Juniors first play, “Skidding”, was excellently given in the latter part of April under the able direction of Miss Pearl. Florence Anguish, a dramatist well-known in M.H.S. was the general chairman. Class Six also glories in the number of its athletes: notably, Captain- elect Albert Kerwin, and Sam Pashoian of the football team; Captain-elect James Norton and Robert Weir of the basketball team; and Betty Brown, varsity hockey-player, who is also a member of the Boston Hockey Team. The Class of 1933-B wishes the Seniors a happy ending to their high school careers, and success in their future work. 112 HISTORY CLUB President — George Ratska Vice President —Carl Nelson Secretary —Beatrice Andrews Treasurer —Beatrice Cushman A group of Sophomores formed themselves into the Malden High School History Club at the beginning of the semester under the direction of Submaster Carl Garland. The purpose of the club is to learn more about history than is con¬ tained in the text-books. To do this, other books than those used in school will be consulted, and places such as the Museum of Fine Arts visited. The club has just decided to allow all members of the school, instead of only members of Mr. Garland’s classes, to be eligible for membership, and is now looking forward to a bright future. M. H. S. ORCHESTRA Although the students do not often hear our high school orchestra, it is one of the finest in the state. Under the direction of Mr. Whiting it has won second and third prizes in state competitions. Its players for the most part are accomplished musicians having studied many years. This year the orchestra played a number of popular German folk¬ songs at the Deutsche Abend. The greatest work of the orchestra was at the musical concerts given during the winter. They played one of the most difficult overtures with ease. At these concerts the spotlight was thrown on Edith Rubin, the concert master, who is known as the only girl student leader in Massachusetts. When she graduated, the orchestra was fortun¬ ate in having William Dineen, the pianist, who is now its present concert master. At the graduation the orchestra played a difficult, modernistic overture named “Southern Rhapsody.” Very few orchestras are able to use this piece because of its difficult interpretations and music. M. H. S. BAND The band has just finished a most successful season under the leader¬ ship of Chester E. Whiting, director, and Arthur E. Willey, student con¬ ductor. As in former years the band was an important factor during the foot¬ ball season, and was well rewarded for their labors by the appreciation of their unusual maneuvers. They have been very active during the entire year taking part in the following events: Teacher’s Circus at Beebe Jr. High School, Joint Concert between school bands, Boston Arena Polo Game, Parades on Columbus, Patriots and Memorial Days. At all times they have been greatly compli¬ mented on the manner in which they rendered their numbers. CLASS TEN President —Thomas Reid Vice President —Helen Ramsdell Secretary —Genevieve Bassett Treasurer —Walter Callahan Class Ten was organized very early, the earliest of any class thus far. Because there were so many pupils, it seemed necessary to have more advisors and leaders than the previous classes have had. The advisors are: Miss Mary Heald, Miss Martha Abbott, Mr. George True, Miss Priscilla Davis, Miss Norma Washburn. The Executive Committee boasts of 15 efficient members, one from each home room, whose duty it is to keep his room in touch with the plans made in each meeting. The entertainment committee, under the chairmanship of Norman Bayes, has started the ball rolling by an “Opportunity Show” presented by the following participants on April 14. Thomas Reid, president, had charge of the program. Another orchestra has been organized under the leadership of Helen Ramsdell, and for further entertainment a one-act play “The Wedding Rehearsal” has been started by Daniel Hirsch and is under way for pro¬ duction. From its distant position in the Annex, Class Ten wishes success to the graduates, and looks forward to the day when it, too, will be in the main building. 114 orarittea mth Jratmtitira ALPHA DELTA SIGMA National Chapter 1892 Tau 1907 During the past year Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Sigma has main¬ tained its standard of prominence both within and without the school. It has been well represented in the activities of the Senior Class. Halowe’en, Thanksgiving and New Year dances were enjoyed by everyone in attendance. The Annual Dance was held in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Boston and was declared the best of the season. The year will be concluded by the Sport Dance in June, the Annual Banquet and on August 25, 26, 27, the forty-first National Convention will be held in Malden. On this, its silver anniversary, Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Sigma extends its best wishes to the graduating class and the other societies of Malden High School. GAMMA SIGMA National Chapter 1869 Kappa 1899 With due consideration to the times, the local Chapter of the Fratern¬ ity of Gamma Sigma is able within itself, to report a successful year. Although the group has not indulged in many outside activities, the affairs which have been held were, on the whole, favorably concluded, and the last one, a closed dance held at the Legion Bungalow in Melrose, was a most decided success. Plans are now under way for an Anniversary Banquet in May and a Sport Dance at the Winchester Boat Club on the sixteenth of June, and the majority of the Chapter intend to be present at the Annual Convention of the organization in Washington, D. C. in August. In conclusion, we extend to the members of the Graduating Class of 1932-B a sincere wish for their future prosperity. OMICRON DELTA 1900 Once again the voice of Omicron Delta is able to tell of a successful and happy term of activity. This organization, which is ever growing in size and esteem, looks forward to even better days. The fraternity has been honored this year by having secured Mr. True, biology teacher, as its adviser. Without doubt, its most noble piece of work accomplished during this semester was the establishment of the Nina B. Stanchfield Award in memory of the late Nina B. Stanchfield, a former teacher at the Browne Junior High School- Her services to Omicron Delta cannot be forgotten. The outstanding social event of the season was the dance held at Oak Manor, April 29th. In closing Omicron Delta wishes to extend its thanks to all those who have made possible this wonderful book. Its best wishes are with the Class of 1932-B. UPSILON DELTA 1915 During- the past year, the seventeenth of its existence, Upsilon Delta has enjoyed a great variety of social activities- A supper dance, a mother’s night, the fifteenth annual banquet, a stag party, and several bowling matches having been held. In the past school semester we have been well represented in sports, musical organizations, the “Blue and Gold”, and the National Honor Society. Plans are now being carried out for a Sport Dance to be held in May, and an Outing in June. Although Upsilon Delta is unrepresented in the graduating class of 1932-B, it extends wishes for the best of luck and success to those gradu¬ ating. ALPHA ZETA PI 1923 Alpha Zeta Pi has just begun the tenth lap of its existence and is enjoying the same success as it has in the past. Its members have obtained prominence in athletics, in scholarship, and in various other fields. Because of its high ideals, this fraternity is an outstanding one. Our annual formal dance was held in December at Suntaug Inn. Many members of the alumni and of Beta Chapter in Winthrop were in atten¬ dance. In April, an informal dance was held at the Bear Hill Country Club. The Laura M. Varnum Memorial Award is presented by A. Z. P. at every graduation to the athlete, boy or girl, with the highest scholastic record. We are represented in the graduating class of 1932-B by Manuel Bornstein and Abraham Steinhart. ALPHA MU 1920 Onward it marches! Its twelfth milestone fades into glorious oblivion. Alpha Mu demands, and maintains, a high standard of character in those who would join the ranks of “fraters.” For, what is more essential than good character and scholarship in a high school fraternity man? The enviable position attained by Alpha Mu has placed it foremost in the affairs of Malden High School. Its founders have already passed into the world of reality; others followed in their footsteps. Many have left behind traditions fraught with nobility of character. Those departing in the future shall do their part; for such precedent must never be disestablished. 1930 AX DELTA PSI Two gala years have passed in the history of the Delta Psi Fraternity and its members are looking forward to the commemoration of its anni¬ versary. During the year many social functions have been held. In October there was an informal dance at Oak Manor, a dansant at the Malden Club, and a formal dinner dance in the Main Ballroom of the Hotel Manger. In May we held our Annual Barn Dance and in June our Annual Bus Party to Lake Pearl, Wrentham. During the class-day exercises of those who graduated in February we presented a cup to Edward Cushman, the class orator. Delta Psi wishes the members of the Class of 1932-B the best of luck in all their undertakings. EN KA 1905 If the duration of a sorority has any bearing on its success, then En Ka’s twenty seven years speak for themselves. En Ka is an organization for girls which fosters a close union of friendship amongst its members and ever commends charitable projects and aids them whenever possible. En Ka has adopted a French orphan whom the sorority has been helping to support ever since the war. Annual contributions are made to Malden’s organizations such as the Y.W.C.A. and Girl Scouts. This fall En Ka put on a very successful musical production, The Revue of Revues, the entire proceeds of which were turned over to the unemployment fund of our city. The annual dance given at Longwood Towers was one of the social events of the Christmas Holidays. A spring sport dance is being arranged and will be held at the Fo’Cas’le, making the affair quite a novelty. En Ka is proud of her members, who we feel typify the finest of sportsmanship and good fellowship in Malden High School. May she con¬ tinue to prosper. KAPPA PHI 1901 Thirty-one years ago the first sorority of Malden, Alpha Chapter of Kappa Phi, was founded. Since then, Kappa Phi has established four other very active chapters. Among its activities this season were its banquet, “Depression Dance”, and the Intersorority. Plans are being made for a spring outing. Kappa Phi is well represented in scholastic and athletic activities as Virginia Hitchcock, Edith Barrett, Marjorie Farineau, Jean Maclnnis, and Betty Brown were on the tennis, hockey, and basketball teams. Betty Brown was the second Malden girl to gain a position on the honorary B.F.H.A. Betty Alexander, who was the first Malden girl to gain the honor, is of Kappa Phi also. Kappa Phi extends its wishes for great success to the class of ’32-B which includes its following members: Virginia Hitchcock, Edith Barrett, Marjorie Farineau, Jean Maclnnis, Helena Wright, Elizabeth Carlisle, Barbara Irving, Florence Berrigan. 117 4k ' % m ECCE SIGNUM 1914 Although one of the youngest sororities, Ecce Signum is rapidly grow¬ ing. A dance was run at Oak Manor in November and aid was given to charity at Thanksgiving. A second dance is being planned for May or June. Much of Ecce Signum’s success is due to the advice given by their advisers, Miss Dyer and Miss Ruston, whose capable guidance is respected by all members of the sorority. Members of the graduating class belonging to Ecce Signum are Mildred Moxham, Virginia MacDonald, Louise Sweetser, and Marjorie Swanson. The sorority wishes to extend success and happiness in the future to all the members of the graduating class of 1932-B. PI PHI 1913 Pi Phi Sorority has its nineteenth anniversary this year. The Chapter first saw the light of day one year before the World War, namely in 1913. It was organized by Peggy Parkhurst Rraff, Ruth Abby Goldthwaite and Helen Bacon Hart who at that time were attending Malden High. Pi Phi Sorority has always been noted for its endeavors in charitable work. Every Christmas the members make up baskets of food and clothing for needy families in Malden. Pi Phi’s activities are many and varied. In the Spring the first im¬ portant event is the Inter-sorority Dance, next comes the Annual Ban¬ quet, and later the Outing. November brings the Sorority’s own dance which last year was held at Oak Manor in Melrose. The Chapter has been very fortunate in the selection of her new members who this year number well up to a dozen. Pi Phi takes this opportunity to wish the class of ’32-B happiness and prosperity in years to come. KAI LUN 1922 Kai Lun has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. It owes its success to the fact, that although its membership is small, the girls are always cooperative, and have fine spirit and loyalty. Our members do not devote their time wholly to social functions, but our affairs the past year were outstanding which disproves the proverb that “anticipation is greater than realization.” We held a Formal Dansant with our Beta Chapter of Revere at the Sun Room of Hotel Brunswick in April. We closed the year with an Informal Dance in June. Kai Lun wishes the class of 1932-B much success upon leaving their Alma Mater. 118 1925 m .... PHI DELTA PHI The Phi Delta Phi Sorority began its season with many lengthy preparations and plans for the new year, planning to do much along athletics, intellectual, and social lines and seemed, if both seeing and hear¬ ing are believing, to have fulfilled these plans exceptionally well. The girls bowled regularly, deriving much fun out of the game—en¬ joyment and not points being the aim. The high light of the year was the Annual Formal Dance which was held at the Hotel Brunswick, February 18th. This dinner dance, with Leo Reisman and his orchestra furnishing the music, was the success of the year, and will always be remembered and spoken of by the future sisters of Phi Delta Phi. After this event the Sorority immediately began making extensive plans for its anniversary week in May. Amongst plans for hikes, bowling, bridges, and other social events, the girls decided to have a Sport Dance, which was to be the concluding crisis of the year and, although the first of its kind to be held by the Sorority, it was a huge success and achieve¬ ment Phi Delta Phi has just closed a memorable season and is looking forward to another successful year! SIGMA PHI 1921 The Sigma Phi Sorority was organized in 1921. Since that time we have steadily improved each year. The girls of our sorority have repre¬ sented us well in athletics, dramatics, scholarships and the other various organizations and activities of Malden High School. Sigma Phi Sorority sends her sincerest wishes to brighten the future for its members and fellow students of the Class of 1932-B. A. Y. A. 1922 About 10 years ago a group of young Glenwood Grammar School girls formed a club which met weekly. Soon they began adding new members, and by the time they were in Junior High, a constitution had been drawn up and the club named. From this small group, the A. Y. A. Club has grown to a membership of fifty girls, all of whom are either students or graduates of Malden High School. The Club is actually an intersorority affair as the girls represent Kappa Phi, En Ka, and Ecce Signum. Its activities consist of the annual banquet, dances, sleigh rides, and initiations. The Club also donates to charity work. The Club is growing yearly, and not only has a group of active mem¬ bers to represent it in the High School, but also maintains an active alumnae membership. A. Y. A. extends its heartiest greetings to the Class of ’32-B, which includes its following members: Virginia Hitchcock, who is secretary of the class, Marjorie Farineau, Edith Barrett, Elsie Benoit, and Jean Maclnnis. 119 L 122 FOOTBALL Coach —Warren P. McGuire Assistant Coach—G erald Maloney Faculty Manager —Fred J. Nash Captain —Frank G. Springer Manager —Stewart Ryan Albert Kerwin Sam Pashoian William Harding Warren Mulrey Lloyd Tupper Joseph Kelley Thomas Reid Leo DeMarco Frank Ludmersky Kenneth Mason Charles Crosby SQUAD William Ritterhaus David Geranium Joseph Roffman Wilbur Stanton Harold Randall Carl Blesofsky Walter Callahan Frank Sampson Eugene Connolly Victor DeRubeis David Rossiter Fred Hanifan George Cronin Albert Markin Gordon Spence Manuel Bornstein Myron Carter Sidney Goldman Assistant Managers William Spencer Walter Keeley Roy Finn Richard Winchell A month before the opening of the season, the 1931 Malden High Football Team was stunned by the loss of their beloved coach, the late Edmund Goodreau. Spurred on by his memory and under the capable direction of Head Coach, Warren McGuirk and Assistant Coach, Gerald Maloney, the Golden Tornado swept through the hardest schedule in years to qualify for the title of State Champions. The team finished the season undefeated, downing such worthy opponents as Haverhill and Manchester 6-0, Lynn English 13-0, Brockton 14-0, Everett 14-7, and their traditional rival, Medford, 12-2. The Manchester victory climaxed a long series of unsuccessful attempts by Malden elevens to defeat the New Hampshire boys. The stars of the team chosen for all-scholastic mention were Capt. Frank Springer, guard; Warren Mulrey, half-back; Bill Ritterhaus, end; Hal Randall, tackle; and “Casey” Roffman, center. Other outstanding players were Capt.-elect A1 Kerwin, Lloyd Tupper, Bill Harding, Sam Pashoian, Dave Rossiter, George Cronin, and “Red” Geranium. BASEBALL Coach —Charles McGeoch Captain— Harold Weiner Manager— Carl Singer Assistant Managers —Kenneth Mason, Richard Edwards Norman Blake Robert Farley Albert Kerwin Walter Callahan John Ryan Isadore Novick Lettermen Frank DePerrio George Gowell Robert Weir Joseph Kelley Vernon Kreuger Elton Irving Frank Sampson Frederick Hanifan Earl Campbell Eric Noseworthy John Mulligan Charles Irvine Carl Blesofsky George Hartnett Max Cooper stein Thomas Reid Gustav O’Keefe Max Belinsky Judging from early indications Coach Charles McGeoch of the Blue and Gold diamond team of 1932 has developed what would appear at this writing to be one of the best spring nines to wear the local uniform in several seasons. The entire squad is enthusiastic and is looking forward to the coming campaign with anticipation. The club is wearing a mourning band on their left arm in memory of the late coach Edmund Goodreau. In the opening game as the “play ball” signal was given by the umpire the players and spectators stood a moment with bared heads out of respect to the late coach. 124 TRACK Coach —Henry Batchelder Cap tom—W illiam Main Manager —James Riley Assistant Manager —Roy Finn Lettermen Capt., William Main Frank Sampson Wilbur Stanton Parker Lewis William Ritterhaus James Norton Ira Jivilekian Albert Markin Roger Dixon Harold Settles Carlton Roscoe Harold Randall Lester Pass Eric Noseworthy Albert Kerwin Manuel Bornstein Under the capable leadership of Coach Henry Batchelder and Captain “Billy” Main, the Malden High speed merchants dashed through a success¬ ful indoor season. They were able to show their heels to Lynn Classical, Lynn English and Brockton, but Medford nosed them out in their annual dual meet. A fine showing was made at the various inter-scholastic contests. The relay team, composed of “Al” Kerwin, Eric Noseworthy, “Bob” Lowery, and Harold Settles, gained the distinction of being third best in the state. Parker Lewis surprised even his most ardent admirers when he walked off with the 50-yard dash in the State Meet held at the Boston Armory. Coach Batchelder has worked hard and feels certain that the outdoor season will be a successful one. Henry Wischhusen Sidney Goldman Robert Lowery Arnold DiGeacomo William Leet 125 BASKETBALL Coach —Robert Blair Captain—. Harold Randall Manager —Kenneth Mason Assistant Managers —Harold Thurston, Walter Sosteic Capt. Harold Randall Leonard Shafer Ralph Worth Gordon Spence Lettermen Capt.-elect, James Norton Warren Mulrey Robert Weir Carl Singer Thomas Reid Henry Meidell Mgr., Kenneth Mason The Malden High Basketball Team of 1931-32, under the direction of Coach Robert Blair, turned in a successful season considering the mis¬ fortunes that had to be overcome. Just as the boys were travelling at top- speed, the mid-year graduation ended the high school careers of two of the outstanding stars, Capt. “Hal” Randall and Warren Mulrey, leaving the team badly crippled. The quintet went through their schedule fighting hard and lost a few games by only two or three points, ending the season with five victories and eight defeats. Coach Blair and Capt.-elect “Jim” Norton expect a very successful season for 1932-33, as the team will lose no men through the mid-year graduation. 126 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Coach —Muriel Johnson Jansky Captain —Gertrude Casey Manager —Ruth Ferris Theodora Rinaldi Rita Casey Ruth Ferris SQUAD Arlene Urann Louise Stokes Helen Enos Gertrude Casey Phyllis Thompson The Girls’ Basketball Team has just completed a very successful sea¬ son. In spite of the fact that there were no first string veterans, and a whole new team had to be developed, Malden won 10 games out of 16, a record of which to be proud. As all of these girls were in the junior and sophomore classes, it is probable that next year they will again uphold Malden’s name in the basketball world, and we wish them the best of luck for another successful season. 127 3Ti BOYS’ TENNIS SQUAD William Hardiman Leonard Shaffer Seymour Stearns Leonard Stearns If we can judge from early-season form, the Tennis Team is due for a successful season. Led by Captain Leonard Shafer they opened up with New¬ ton, All-Scholastic Champions of last year, and made a good impression. The score of 4-2 was considered a moral victory for the home-towners, for Newton had been practicing over a month while Malden had been on the courts but a week. The Stearns brothers, Leonard and Seymour, have been playing like champions, and it will take very good men to defeat them. The other two members of the team, Leonard Shafer and William Hardi¬ man, also gave a good account of themselves. When these players reach their mid-season form, they will be a hard combination to beat. 128 m GIRLS’ TENNIS Virginia Hitchcock Nellie Kalson Rita Casey Gertrude Casey Nora van der Groen Ruth Blennerhasset Hermina Rump Pauline Gillespie The Malden High Girls’ tennis team has begun another season represented by the following girls, Pauline Gillespie, captain; Gertrude Casey, Rita Casey, Helen Enos, Ruth Blennerhasset, Nora van der Groen and Hermina Rump. Virginia Hitchcock, the manager has secured the following matches: May 5—Brookline May 23—Winthrop May 17—Arlington May 25—Winchester May 19—Melrose June 1—Norwood June 3—Concord All matches, except with Winthrop, will be played away from Malden. In spite of this handicap, the girls are hoping for a very successful season. 12 !) GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY Coach —Muriel Johnson Jansky Captain — Barbara Lewis Manager —Ruti-i Ferris SQUAD Marjorie Farineau Gertrude Casey Mildred Powell Phyllis Thompson Betty Brown Rita Casey Edith Barrett Last fall, the Girls’ Hockey Team completed the longest season since this sport began in our school. In spite of the fact that few veterans remained from last season, Mrs. Jansky, our efficient coach succeeded in forming a plucky team, with Barbara Lewis as captain , and Jean Maclnnis. Although the team was defeated several times, the season can surely be called a success. This year, Malden defeated Woburn and Mansfield, tied Manchester, Swampscott, Wilmington twice, and was defeated by Melrose, Arlington and Winthrop. Three Malden girls, Betty Brown, Edith Barrett, and Marjorie Fari¬ neau were sent to the tryouts for the All-Boston team. Edith Barrett and Marjorie Farineau reached the semi-finals and Betty Brown was successful in making the team. Arlene Urann Hazel Belanger Sarah Winogradsky 130 3ft (Elassmatra Autographs Home Made Candies, Ice Cream Zarrow’s Special Lunches for Recess Opposite High School Corner Salem and Ferry Streets Converse Rubber Company THE HOME OF New England ' s Famous Quality Rubber Footwear MALDEN - - MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Springfield Furniture Co. JOSEPH FULLER 2164 Washington St. Roxbury - Mass. Tels. Garrison 1307-8695 “Better Furniture for Less Money’’ Compliments of Compliments of QUALITY LUNCH J. B. Ruderman Sons Furniture Co. Compliments of Compliments of BEN’S SMOKE SHOP Social Hour Billiard CIGARS, CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, Etc. Also a full line of Magazines Room ARTHUR ROBERTS, Prop. 421 Main Street 434 Main St. 22 Pleasant St. Malden YD Compliments of the Drink m. i. . YD Ginger Ale Uluairal Qllulta Alderman LOUIS NEWMAN, Prop. 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