Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Ltd Capable JOHN B. MATTHEWS Headmaster “May I have your attention, please!” These are the familiar words of our capable headmaster and guide, Mr John B. Matthews. The three years we have spent here, in M. H. S., have passed quickly, but Mr. Matthews has been close to us throughout. We shall never forget his unfailing memory for the names and faces of all the M. H. S. students. “First things first,” will be a lasting characteristic saying of our true friend. Mr. Matthews is a graduate of Bowdoin. Before becoming our headmaster, Mr. Matthews was an instructor of history and economics at Malden High. Though his chief interest lies in our school, his spare time is spent on reading, gar¬ dening, and fishing. Mr. John B. Matthews — we shall never forget the leadership and understanding which you have given to each of us. [ 11 ]

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AdmitotiisicUo siA . . . 9niesv ited Since 1948, Dr. Chester W. Holmes has been our Super¬ intendent of Schools. He ful¬ fills his position with hard work, and an active interest in the school children of Malden. Dr. Holmes pos¬ sesses a warm sense of hu¬ mor, and has a genuine knowledge of current school problems, as father of a jun¬ ior high student. Among his favorite forms of entertain¬ ment are driving his car, and playing golf and bridge. Once every month finds this active group, under the chairmanship of the Rev. Charles H. Monbleau, meeting in the school board room of the “Old Building.” Though this department is small in number, five, the work they do is far-reaching, and touches each and everyone of us at sometime in our school life. It is interesting to note that this group represents all walks of life; Rev. Mr. Cha rles Monbleau is the pastor of the Universalist Church in Malden; Mr. Thomas Kelleher is a personnel manager of the Hood Rubber Company; Mr. Walter Kell- iher is a lawyer; Mrs. Kelley oc¬ cupies herself as a housewife; and Mr. George Lodgen is also a lawyer. The members are elected for a period of four years, an election being held every two years. One of the worth¬ while things the committee has done this year is sanctioning a course in driver education in both the voc¬ ational and the high school. Our School Committee. (Back row, left to right): Richard Kelliher, Walter Kelliher, George Lodgen, Dr. Chester Holmes, Thomas Kelleher, (front row): Marion Kelley, Chairman Charles Monbleau, and Louise Rosdahl. [ 10 ]

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bin ctan,l . . . PmluIgsi Our special directors are as follows: seated, Mary E. Spencer, Helene Moore, M. Adella Johnson,- standing, Dorothy E. Blakeley, Herbert Silverman. May we present our city directors who guide the health, music, and art pro¬ grams of the Malden Public School system. Dr. Mary Spencer, director of the health program, has supervised a course in health for the juniors and seniors five days a week. Those who have profited by the many interesting guidance talks this year may thank Miss Helene Moore, who planned and directed them. The teach¬ ing of the home students from the high school is under the friendly director, Miss Dorothy E. Blakely. This May, through the auspices of our music director, Mr. Herbert Silverman, Malden has been honored to be the city in which the Northeastern Massachusetts Music Fest¬ ival is being held. Helen Hills, Eunice Young and Mabel MacQuesten are the three top office secretaries who take charge of the kardex and the attendance slips. Miss Mabel McQuesten, Mr. Matthew’s able secretary, Miss Eunice Young and Mrs. Helen Hills besides carrying on the work of the office in an efficient manner, have been very helpful to our class throughout our past three years in M. H. S. Never have we entered the office with¬ out being greeted by a friendly smile, and a cheery, “Hello.” They patiently make program changes, announce over the P. A. system belated assignments, or page us for forgotten lunches. Putting notices on the bulletin, and receiving shipments are among the many extra services they give to the classes and various organizations. We shall always remember the friendliness with which Miss McQuesten, Miss Young, and Mrs. Hills have given their assistance. [ 12 ]