Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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Hi-Y (4) ; Track (1) (2) (3) (4) ; The Dragon ; Eucli- • can Society (3) (4) ; Football (4) ; Assembly Committee (4). Little Jeff” was born in ignorance in the state of despair, on February 12, 1907. After suffering for eight long years in grammar school, sitting in the same room with girls, he made a grave mistake and elected the college course, in which he studies with many of our most beautiful flappers. He is a valuable addi tion to our school, for his ever present blush permeat es the at- mosphere to such an extent that we always have a rosy, well- lighted classroom. Notwithstanding his lack of speed in some respects, there dangles from his torso a wicked pair of grass- hoppers. Perhaps he developed his fleet footedness from evad- ing the contrary sex — -who knows. When the girls give him a chance, Jeff displays great knowledge in his studies. After he departs from the shelter of M. H. S., he intends to go to Am- herst, where he can further advance his learning, unhindered by any opposition from co-eds. EARL EDWARD FERGUSON DOPE” (4) ; Euclidean (4) ; Debating Club Masque and Wig (3) (4). We all know Dope. but few of us appreciate him. We don ' t know where he got his nickname, but we are certain that he doesn ' t deserve it. Didn’t he write a story that got honor- able mention in the Traveler Contest? And when it comes to women we know he prides himself on not knowing how to dance. Earl knows all about photography and radio. The trouble is, he hides his light under a bushel and only occasionally does it shine. He says he is going to Dartmouth We know he will succeed because he has a way of hammering away at some- thing until he solves his problem. GEORGE CARL ERICKSON Jidge” Masque and Wig (3) (4); Euclidean (3) (4); President (4) ; The Dragon ” (3) ; WHATNOT (4) ; Hi-Y Play (4) ; Hi-Y (4) ; Pinafore. Jidge” is our actor par excellence. He is never quite so happy as when he distorts face and figure and gives a new char- acter portrayal to the school. For the last two years he has been in every play given in the high school, but besides all this he has made his mark in the hearts of his classmates, the girls included Jidge doesn’t dance, so we don ' t know just how popular he is with them, but we do know that when he appeared in school with a flaming red silk handkerchief, there was a wild rush to see who would get it. Another of Jidge’s failings is for loud neckties. He seems to be competing with himself for the honor of wearing the brightest one. At first. George thought he wanted to be a dentist, but after witnessing a be-kind-to-animals demonstration, he thinks he will go to B. U. Good luck, Old Boy, we know you will succeed. GEOFFREY GREEN FELT JEFF

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CAROLYN RUTH EHLERT Assembly Committee (4); Girls Club (4). Everyone will agree that Ruth is one of our best natured girls. You can call on her for committee work galore and you can always be sure she won ' t fail you. She ' ll do all the hardest work without a mu-rmur. It is the same with her school work Ruth is headquarters for all information concerning the next day’s lesson. Nevertheless, she isn ' t all one-sided in her talents. She is a professional pianist, and she also won honorable men- tion in the Traveler Short Story Contest of 1924. Ruthie ' s pet expression is, Isn’t that just like a man! That sounds as though she were a confirmed man hater, but that remains to be seen Ruth plans to go to Radcliffe next year, and we expect great things from her. EARL LeROY EHRENBORG ERRON” Of course, we all know and admire Earl LeRoy Ehrenborg, who answers to the appellation of Erron: In this illustrious classmate of ours, we find a lad with an abundance of athletic ability, but who has thrust fame aside that his studies might benefit therefrom. Erron has a charming personality and is exceedingly popular with the fair sex. How do you do it, Er- ron ? Earl plans to enter the Palmer School of Chiropractic in far off Davenport. We all wish him the best of luck. RICHARD VAUGHAN ELMS DICK Masque and Wig (3: President (4) ; Hi-Y (3) (4) ; Eucli- dean (4) ; Traffic Squad (4) ; Editor, WHATNOT (4). This possessor of soleful eyes beside being President of the Dramatic Socity, has taken active part in every production staged by the society during his two years at M. H. S. His favorite part is that of female impersonator, although he will condescend to the part of hero or villain, since his voice has changed. If Dick isn’t at one of the society meetings, rehearsing for a play, working on the year book, or home studying, he ' s devoting his time to his business. He professes to be an odd job man. Ash cans, full or empty, are his specialty. Quite a paying proposi- tion, it seems, too. Dick ' s favorite pastime is eating ice cream, not by helpings, but by quarts. Dick intends to take his ador- able blush with him to some institution for higher learning.

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Class President (2) (3); Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Ht-Y Play (4); Track (2) (3) (4); Captain (3); Traffic Squad (3) (4); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4). You will all recognize here the honest and clear cut features of our little blond halfback, ' renowned for his conquests on the ice. track, gridiron and ballroom in Melrose, Wakefield and surrounding metropolises. He ranks high in the favor and esteem of his classmates, as the above sketch of his activities will show. Dinty’s smile lasts when all else fails, when he is plugging the line behind our massive ‘ Tiny, or gazing into the eyes of the admiring multitude from his place on the stage as leading man in Halfback Sandy.” He can be serious, though, when he tries real hard, especially when he is trying to do his homework in the fifteen minutes before school, or making up an excuse that will pass for his absence “the night before.” MARY ANGELA FOLEY ANGEL,” ” ANGY” Mary has been one of the high school ' s heartiest athletic sup- porters. Her favorite sport is baseball, with football a close second As a hero worshipper she has no equal. Besides being a physical education leader and belonging to the girls’ gym class, she was also a member of the Girls ' Debating Club in her Junior year. Well, Angel,” here ' s wishing you the best of luck, and we hope that years from to-day you will be as good a supporter of your community as you have been of your class. ENID LOUISE FOLGER “E” Masque and Wig (3) (4). Enid seems so quiet and dignified, but you know the saying. Appearances are deceitful.” We think that it applies to her, and her friends verify our statement. She is always cheerful and in spite of her brains she is a fine girl and we all like her. Enid is noted for many things, but chief among them is her smile, which simply lights up our dark days. Enid is very faithful in attending her gym classes, but we suspect that this is because of her fondness for water sports. Enid is going to be a nurse, and we wish her the best of luck in this profession. We don’t, in the least, doubt that she will be a great success.