iM 7m JOHN JOSEPH AHERN It took John three years to learn that M. H. S. was on the map. We regret that he was not keener in that respect, since his presence in our ranks has been most pleasing. John i s a quiet chap. His wonderful disposi- tion gains for him many friends. To prove that he is also a brave man, he entered a class of twenty-two girls with- out being urged. We notice he escorts a certain young- lady home from school every day. John intends to go to college, and if so, he will doubtless be very success- ful. We wish him the best of luck as he leaves dear old M. H. S. ROBERT PERCIVAL ALLAN “Bob” “Apple” Year - Book Staff (4). “Bob” prefers to be known as Robertstein Von Allanski. He came originally from the Franklin School where he re- ceived his earlier education. We all have noticed the variety and colorfulness of “Bob’s” ties. Bob has no special ambition at present, but perhaps he might like to own a necktie factory and dash around with a Nash (the car, of course). Bob is always smiling, hence his popm larity. The only way to break his good humor is to shout PERCIVAL long and loudly when he is around; then prepare for action. DONALD ALLMON “Don” Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); French Play (3); Prom Committee (3); Traffic Squad (3), ( Capt .) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Tennis Team (2), (Capt.) (3); “School Life ” (4). This good looking lad hails from the “Highlands” and in the fall of ’22 came to Melrose High from the Franklin School to follow a versatile career. “Don” is an excellent student with a special leaning towards Spanish, and Spanish teachers, is a “French” actor of ability, and an active member of the Masque and Wig. “Don” is a piano player of repute and during the last two years has led the well known Hi-Y Orchestra; in this club “Don” has been very active, in short his rank may be summarized by one word “Service”. A pleasing personality and willingness to be of service makes him one of our most popular boys. w 3 in AVI 1 1 A1V uc f jT ELIZABETH BLAIR ANDERSON “Andy” Girls ' Club (3) (4); Prom Com. (3); Year Book Staff (4); Traffic Squad (4). “Andy” entered M. H. S- in the fall of 1922 from that far famed institution of learning, the Franklin; Grammar School. Only a few weeks passed before her friendly attitude and delightful personality made her an outstanding member of the class of 1926. Whether it was a social event or an athletic contest “Andy’s” loyal school spirit was always shown by her attendance and whole hearted support. For two years “Andy” was an active member of the Girls’ Club, and on the Social Committee during her senior year. She also was a member of the committee which made our Junior Prom such a success. For three years and a half “Andy’s” chief admirer was tall and very much in evidence about the corridors of M. H. S. but now she says she likes ’em short! She intends to enter Katherine Gibb’s school next fall, and we all wish her the best of success. RALPH 0. ANDREN It was a different boy to enter M. H. S. four years ago than the present, stalwart youth about to set out for his future work. Although living in Malden, Ralph has trudged to school in all kinds of weather, snowing great standing. During his four years at Melrose High he took little or no part in social activities, but it has been stated that his work in Malden, in social activities has been well carried out. LAWRENCE F. ASPLIND “Larry” “Aspy” “Larry” is one of the class’s ladies’ men who has been proven by the list of telephone numbers he pos- sesses. Although “Larry” has not taken part in any of the athletics of M. H. S., he has given his service to that august body of the De Molay. “Larry” is one of the few to hold the reward of not being absent in his four years at M. H. S. Good luck to you in the future “Larry”. w EDITH AUSTIN “Peanut” “Shrimp” Junior Prom Committee (3); Traffic Squad (4). Our “Peanut” has always been popular in. High School, hut, since she has become interested in a certain coal man (Coleman), she is busier than ever. It would be difficult to find a social event that was not graced by her presence during her entire high school career. Her lively per- sonality to-gether with her well-known smile has broken the hearts of many of our high school boys. She is planning to have a beauty shop with her partner, Betty Mathias. Girls, don’t fail to go to the “Austin and Mathias Beauty Shoppe” for your wave. Here’s hoping “Peanut” will sail merrily over the sea of life — from one wave to another. JANE ATWOOD “Jenney” Masque and Wig (4). This bright little girl entered the good M. H. S. in the fall of 1922 with several other scholars from the Livermore School. Jane proved a most interesting character, especially among the boys! She has always been interested in her academic work as well as the athletics of the school. We all wish her the best of luck and success in the future. EARL WILLIAM BALLESTER “Chick”, “Red” Vice President Debating Club (4). “Red.” did not grace M. H. S. with his presence until September 19 25. This is the third and last high school of which he has been a member, having at- tended high school at Syracuse, N. Y„ and Cincinnati, O. He was editor-in-chief of the Nottingham school paper and also played baseball for that school. At M. H.-S. “Chick” soon distinguished himself as a de- bater of ability and obtained a berth on the senior class debating team. Earl is better known, however, as a Real Silk Hosiery salesman. He has been most successful in this line especially since he sold many pairs to the women members of the faculty, an at- tempt which none but the boldest would dare make. RUTH EVELYN BARROWS “Rutiiie” “Rufus” “Rastus” Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4); “ Pinafore ” Chorus (3); Euclidean Society (3) (4); Girls ' Club (3) (4). Not everyone can score A’s and B’s as fast as “Rufus” can, or sympathize with some less fortunate pal over life in general and still as successfully join in any activity with as much interest. Ruth can do all this and more; she is a good student, loyal friend, and jolly good playfellow. No matter where she is, or what she does — whether on the stage in the role of a charming and vivacious heroine, or officiating in an Euclidean meeting — we find her a valuable participant in the M. H. S. activities. We sincerely hope and feel that she will be a success in her future work, whatever it may be. ELIZABETH BOTSFORD BARRY, “Betty” Euclidean Society (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Gills ' Club (3) (4); “ Ellie ' s Furnishings (3); Mikado V horns (4). Everyone knows “Betty” Barry’s friendly smile which none of the calamities of High School life can ef- face. it is Betty” who has upheld the honor of the class of ’2(i by her untiring and successful efforts to ob- tain high honors all through High school. But study- ing has not hindered her from showing her fine school spirit by her activities in the Euclidean Society, the Ma.que and Wig Soc.ety and the Girls’ Club. We shall remember her in the role of “Mother” in the play “Ellie’s Furnishing”, given in the Junior Year. In the sc: ior ear. “Betty” was in the chorus of “Mikado”. The trying task of playing the piaro for the upper class chorus has lent her cheerfulness undimmed. During her four years at M. H. S., “Betty” has proved herself a true Scout, and has won a warm place in the hearts of those who know her. EVELYN MILDRED BA TCHELDER, “Ev” “Batchy” Almost everyone knows “Ev”. She is always smil- ing and ready to laugh at the slightest opportunity. She can be serious when the occasion demands, but that de- mand is seldom made. When scolded by the teacher, she just smiles and blushes. “Ev”, however, is true- blue, and always ready to help, when help is needed. Her favorite saying is “I don’t know”. (You see by this, she doesn’t like to study.) We wish her luck in the coming years, in whatever she may do. MILDRED KIMBALL BATES “Millie” Masque and Wig (4); Girls ’ Club (3) (4); “ Monsieur Perrichon ” (3). Mildred Bates, or “Millie”, as everybody calls her, is known throughout the school by her friendly smile and cheerful appearance. Throughout her four years, she has always been working for someone other th an herself. She became a member of the Masque and Wig this year, and assisted in the making of costumes for “The Rose O ' Plymouth Town”. “Millie” is one of the charter members of the Girls’ Club. She is on the in- duction team and the Program Committee this year. Next year, “Millie” ds going to Salem Normal to train to be a teacher. Anyone who has “Miss Bates” for a teacher will be wonderfully lucky, as she is sure to succeed. HT mm LAURAINE ESTELLE BEANE “ Pinafore ” (3); Mikado ' ’ (4). Lauraine’s talents seem to run in two main directions, literary and musical. Under the category of literature could be placed her prize essay, short stories, and in collaboration with Alona Friend, a Spanish play and the revising of a song according to modern standards given at the performance of the “Mi kado”, and lastly the arduous task of compiling an essay on the comparison of the French and Spanish languages. Musically she took part in “Pinafore” and secured one of the leading roles in the “Mikado”. For information concerning Ina Claire, Follies, Brunswick, Shepard’s, styles and steps consult a dictionary a la Misses Beane Friend. Also we hear indirectly that Lauraine is partial to “Mansions and Inns”. HELEN M. BECHERER “Beeciiie” Girls ' 1 Club (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); “ Two Crooks and a Lady ” (4); The Charm School (4). “Beechie” came to M. H. S. late in the fall of 1922 from • Wakefield High School. She lived in Wakefield only a short time, having spent most of her life out of the Bay State. It was soon evident that the fresh- men had other than a Yankee in their midst, for “Beechie” had only to drawl out “Spot Pond”, and the evidence was there. “Beechie’s” talent on the stage was soon realized when she performed brilliantly in the play “Two Crooks and a Lady”. She also had a leading part in “The Charm School”. Immediately following graduation “Beechie” is going to move to New York City, and we regret having her leave so soon. CHARLES ELIOT BELL “Ding Dong” Orchestra (1) (2); “Pinafore (3); Masque and Wig (3) (4). Eliot is one of our jolly, good natured members. He matriculated to M. H. S. from the little school on the hill at Franklin Square. It is said that he would rather play tennis than do anything else except study. Eliot is noted for his musical ability; in fact he’s a whole orchestra himself. After attending Trinity School in New York, “Ding Dong” intends to finish his education at that famous old college at Cambridge. ELSA LOUISE BERRY “El” “Dutchy” Assembly Committee (3) (4). “El” is one of the quiet and inoffensive blond mem- bers of our class. She is serious or smiling just as the occasion demands. Wherever you see “El” you may be sure there is a bachelor (Batchelder) not far away. Dur- ing her freshman year she had some lovely blond braids, but in her sophomore year, because style demanded, they disappeared. “El” has been studiously trying to master the intricate strokes, dots, and dashes of shorthand, and, when she leaves good, old M. H. S., we wish her the best of luck as someone’s first class secretary. HAROLD GLEASON BOLTON “Bolts” “ Mikado ” (4). Harold isn’t exactly a woman-hater, but he’s the next thing to it. He is perfectly willing to discuss women but, as he says, he does so with the least authority. You may not believe it, but, on the other hand, “Bolts” is crazy about modern history. He is so fond of it, in fact, that he has spent whole afternoons in the company of his teacher to become better acquainted with the subject. There is one redeeming feature about Harold, however; he doesn’t cast a shadow. MARION G. BOURNE “Hank” “Connie” “Gtjstora” Vice President (4); Freshman Field Hockey (1); Varsity Field Hockey (2) (3) (4) ; Class Basketball (4), Captain (4); Varsity Basketball (2) (3) (4), Captain (4); Varsity Tennis (2) (3) (4); Cheer Leader ( 4 ); Traffic Squad (4) ; “ School Life ” Staff (4) ; Year Book (4) ; Girls ' Club (3) (4). “Hank” has not only been active in the girls’ ath- letics of the school, but has also been interested in the sports of the opposite sex, rarely ever failing to bring to school the morning paper in order to read the sport- ing page. Starting in as a freshman “Hanu” was soon to prove her ability as an athlete, for she was not only on the Field Hockey, Basketball, and Tennis Teams in her last three years, but she also proved her popularity when elected captain of the Basketball team in her senior year. “Hank” excelled as a cheer leader, for, besides being present at every game she helped a great deal in cheering the team on to victory, which shows her loyalty to the school. Her popularity was assured when she was elected Vice President of her class. As an all around girl, “Hank” can easily be called one of the best, for, besides taking part in the activities we have mentioned she has also ranked well in her studies. PHILIP HILAIRE BOURNEUF “Phil” Hi-Y (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); “When Silence Was Golden (3) “A Rose O ' Plymouth Town ” (4); Year Book Staff (4). Here we have perhaps our most versatile boy. His accomplishments include actor, author, ad-writer, and dan- cer. His talents, however, seem to be more centered upon acting than upon other lines, and it is this that seems to be his calling, as all those who have seen him in various theatrical presentations will readily assert. But “Phil’s” popularity is not due to his talents alone but to his cheerful and congenial disposition. Although he is serious-minded, “Phil” has the reputation of being the best little joy dispenser in M. H. S. Gloom and “Phil” just don’t get along together. ' LAURA GOODWIN BRAND “Laurie” -Mikado (4). Laura, known to us all as “Laurie”, is loved and respected by all her friends. Her winning smile, which is admired by all her classmates, has helped her over many difficult places. Laura is one of the type that always has her lessons, which is due to the fact that she studies faithfully. Anything you want to know about the seas, (C’s) just ask “Laurie” for she is very fond of C’s. We hope Laura that your fondness for C’s won’t decrease in future years. Good luck Laura. ' S’ SADIE KATHERINE BURNS “Sa” Sadie disagrees with the saying that children should be seen and not heard. Consequently, she has found that secessions are quite unpleasant. Money often “Burns” a hole in Sadie’s pocket, so she believes dn de- parting with it quickly. Friends find Sadie a good sport and a true pal. When she enters the business world, we all wish her success. MARY BARBARA BURR, “Barb”, “Barbie” Freshman Field Hockey (1); Varsity Field Hockey (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Girl ' s Club (3) (4); Euclidean Society (4); Class Basket-Ball Team (1). Energetic “Barb” started out in her Freshman year to make a name for herself by going out for field hockey, in which she received her numerals. Busy as a bee. and everywhere at once, “Barb” soon became prominent and popular. With her ever-ready smile and pleasing ways, “Barb” will be a favorite wherever she goes. “Barb” followed up her freshman hockey career by making varsity during her three Aral years. Her three years of brilliant playing came to a fitting climax when she scored the only goal for Melrose against Win- chester in 19 25, that won the Northern League Cham- pionship. ESTHER FLORENCE BURT “Gold Dust Twin” Debating Club (1) (2). Certainly after having spent six years ( 19 20-1926) in Melrose High, this educational veteran should at least be pensioned by the Endurance Committee. Never- theless we members of the class of ’26 realize that it is worth waiting six years to become a member of this class. Esther has not engaged in school activities to any great extent, but she was an active member of the debating club during its short career. Here’s hoping you have the best of luck in the future, Esther. EVELYN I). BURT Evelyn has proved to us that she is a quiet girl in the respect that she does not attend many of the school’s social and athletic events. Of course there may have been a few occasions when she has attended one or the other, and if so. she was usually accom- panied by her sister, Esther. These sisters have been inseparable since their advent to M. H. S., but their individual personalities have always made themselves felt in our minds. MARGUERITE MAXINE BURTON “Peg” “Peg” is one of those quiet girls who doesn’t say much but does a lot of thinking. She has never in- dulged in school activities because all of her time has been spent in making up work which she has lost through absence. We congratulate her however be- cause she always manages to keep well up above the line. Bookkeeping is her favorite study. We will all miss “Peg” when she leaves old M. H. S. but we wish her the best of luck in whatever she decides to do whether it be nurse or a bookkeeper. ANNA LOUISE CARLSON Euclidean Society (3) (4). Louise takes the prize for quietness in the Class of ’2 6. Her calm, unruffled dispos ition has shown all of us the needlessness of rush, and worry, and fuss. Louise is so very quiet that perhaps a great many are not aware of her good nature, her steadfastness of pur- pose, and her faithfulness, but her friends know and appreciate these qualities. She has realized all through High School the importance of concentrated study, the fruits of which are clearly shown by the honors she has received in scholarship all through her four years of High School, particularly the honor of being saluta- torian of the class. t JOHN CARR “Big Boy” “Johnny” Football (4); Traffic S(]uacl (4); Basketball (4); Hi-Y (3) (4); -Pinafore (3); Physical Ed. (1) (3) (4); Min- strel Show (4). Behold the tallest fellow in our class. Who knows to what heights he will rise? “Big Boy” entered the portals of M. H. S. destined to be a student and a heart- breaker; he is progressing in both. John was one of the main stays on the football and basketball squads this year. In addition to this, he holds seven state records for championship swimming. ’At’ a boy, John, you’ll show ’em how to swim the English Channel. Last but not least, who has not thrilled to hear that melodious tenor voice blend vociferously with the many choruses of M. H. S.? A sense of humor, plenty of pep, and a pleasing personality make John one of our best liked classmates, and we know success will follow him through college and life. EDWARD SIDNEY CASEY, “Ted” Hi-Y Club (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4); Debating Club (2); Year Book Artist (3) (4); “Rising of the Moon : Tiro Crooks and a Lady ; “ Half-Back Sandy ” (3). From the time you meet “Ted”, you will always find him of a jovial and agreeable nature, by which he is fondly remembered by us. He is exceedingly observant, and has an eye for the beautiful, whether it is a pretty girl or a landscape, his snappy drawings so well indi- cate. “Ted” is extremely versatile, having among his accomplishments banjo player, author, actor and artist. The latter talent is what “Ted” excels in, and it is this which he intends to continue. We all wish “Ted” the best of luck in this profession or any other to which his varied talents may direct him. GEORGE EDWARD CHAMBERLAIN. JR. “Chamby” Hi-Y (3) (4) ; Euclidean Society (4) ; Traffic Squad (4). Although George Edward Chamberlain Jr. is written on his calling cards, he is most commonly known as “Chamby”. lie is well known in such noted societies as the Euclidean Society and the Hi-Y. He holds forth, also, as a traffic cop in front of 17. “Chamby” hopes to attend some business college next year. We wish you the best of luck, George. KENDRICK WINTER CHAPMAN “Ken” Vice President (2); President (3); President of Thrift Council (4); Hi-Y (3) (4); Traffic Squad (3) (4). “Ken” was planning to go right from school to work, but, since he has been made President of ,the Thrift Coun- cil, he thinks he would like to go to college and prepare to become a real business man,. “Ken” is one of the popular males in the Class of 1926, and there is one girl in particular with whom he is very popular. Well, Ken, we have had a great time in our four years at dear, old M. H. S. and will all have many pleasant memories to look back upon. Here’s hoping you have all the success life has to give. ALBERT F. CLARKE “Albie” “Clarkie” Tennis (3); Orchestra (1) (2) (3); Debating Club (4); Euclidean Society (4). Albert, known intimately; as “Albie”, otherwise as “Clarkie”, hails from the Gooch School district. He has certainly made a record worthy of that institution. The Tennis Team, the Orchestra, the Debating Club and the Football Squad have all felt his presence. But his most remarkable achievement is the fact that he has scored eighteen degrees in the Euclidean Society without even knowing that he was a member. Directly after his advent to the orchestra, Mr. Wilson became famous. Albie’s main characteristics are studiousness, wit, and reticence; his favorite expressions “by cracky”, and “oh blooie”; “ditto” is his favorite answer. He is interested in golf, hockey, skiing, swimming, writing, eugenics and sociology, but he is positively not interested in women. « PHILIP A. COLEMAN “Phil” Traffic Squad (4); Class Treasurer (3). Ever since his entrance into high school “Phil” has been noted for his optimism, which has never been lacking, whatever the situation might have been. Also his wit and good humor have made him a very popular boy. “Phil” was our very efficient treasurer in his junior year, also one of the capable traffic officers. Whatever he may attempt in the future, we wish him the very best of success. v- ter- GWENDOLIN COOK “Gwen” School News Staff (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4), Secretary (4); Girls ' Club (3) (4), Recording Secretary (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); Field Hockey (4); “ The Charm School (4). Although “Gwen” is small in size there is nothing insignificant about her giggle. Everyone knows it, and it appears at the most inopportune times. Although she has not always lived in Melrose, she attended the seventh and eighth grades of the Washington School. She intends to keep on to Wellesley College. She has iovely brown eyes which reflect, in turn, her passing moods. She is well known for her loyalty to what she believes to be right. She has, too, a vivacious manner which endears her to everyone. Her attempts at sports have always ended happily, for did she not get her nu- merals on the Freshman Hockey Team and her letter on the Varsity? May your future be as successful as your past has been, “Gwen”. PHILIP A. COOPER “Phil” “Coop” “Phil”, our class “butter and egg” man, came from Brookline, entering the Freshman class with uis. He has constantly been before the eyes of the student body, for he was behind the luinch counter in his Sopho- more year and has been the indispensable vender of lunch checks for the past two years. Next year will find him at Amherst studying the manly industry of agriculture where he will go in strong for chickem raising. After four years there he intends to have an extensive farm of his own. Here’s to you, “Coop”. We’ll buy our farm products from you. WILLIAM DeWITT COPE William, another very shy and bashful boy at M. H. S., makes himself known only by his conscien- | tious studying and good marks which he receives. Al- j though William does not take any part in social ac- 1 tivities at M. H. S., he is always willing to cooperate | with the school and make its events successful. More- over, with William in our midst, we have been able to offset some of the more or less clownish actions of our more liberal members. We do not know in what direction William is headed as to his future, but we can vouch that he would make an excellent minister. M. -ELIZABETH CUMMINGS “Babe” Traffic Squad (4). Although “Babe” disdained to dazzle our small community, by displaying her ability along the usual l.ne-s of scholastic endeavor, she did cause the hearts of certain young gentlemen to behave most abnormally. Her conquests are not confined to M, H. S. for, as a waitress at Chatham last summer, she created quite a stir in the ranks of the collegians sojourning there. “Babe” also holds the dignified position of chaplain in the Order of Rainbow. We wish her a successful year at Normal School when she enters next fall. EDMUND JOSEPH COYE “En” “Ed” came to Melrose High School from the Wash- ington School. As we have never heard “Ed” tell a lie, some of us wish we went to that school. Well, never mind what we may say, “Ed”, honesty in the best policy. “Ed” hasn’t played on any of the athletic teams, but that doesn’t say he doesn’t show his school spirit. He is 100% in the above. “Ed’s” favorite sport is dodging women. His favorite school study is book- keeping. Here’s to wishing him success in that line. Some day in the near future, when some of us need an accounting bookkeeper to look over our books, we will call on “Ed”. KENNETH EARL CROSSMAN “Ken” “Fat” “Skinny” Kenneth is a boy who, although he seems exceptionally serious, really isn’t at all. He is a good student but at the same time he is a loyal supporter of the Order of Amusement, also a member of the recess trio. Ken seems dismal but when he is given opportunity for laughter he can laugh as loud and heartily as any of us. “Ken” has loads of friends won by his attractive personality and we all hope he will enjoy his next year at Dean Academy, where he is going with “Truie” Menadue to prepare for college. r Hi mm ALVIN WENTWORTH CURTISS “Bun” Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3); Hi-Y (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4). “Bud” is busy most of the time as the above list indicates. As a musician he swings a wicked bow and has appeared in numreous social events of the “Spot- less City” as such. Whether or not he will make Paul Whiteman and his tin ban d sit up and take notice is a question for time alone to answer. Next year “Bud” will leave behind “the old brick pile” and pass his spare time at Wentworth Institute, where we feel sure he will have the best of success. C. LEON DANIEL “Lee” P. E. Leader (1) (2) (3) (4). During his high school career “Lee” has shown one serious weakness — women! It has been said, though not officially, that in the past four years “Lee’ has attended 513 dances and other social events, each time with a different girl. Notwithstanding this fact, he claims that he has never gotten his dates mixed, though he has had some narrow escapes. “Lee” has made a reputa- tion as an actor by participating in many plays and shows in Melrose. “Lee” has not yet decided what path to follow after leaving the “old brick pile” but next year may find him in B. U. Good luck, “Lee”. In Tom Cushman we have the class wit. “Tony” is the studious kind and it is a common sight to see him struggling up Porter Street with his load of books. Bean- pole Tom stays indoors on windy days, nevertheless he’s as fast as he is thin. In fact he recently passed a friend of his running down hill while he was running up! Some speed, Tom! Good luck to you in the future, “Tom”. THOMAS PARKER CUSHMAN “Tom” “Tony” SYLVIA DILYOCK “Chuckling Syl” Although our dear “Syl” hasn’t made known her popularity among outside activities, she has brought it out by her studious attitude toward her subjects. In bookkeeping, she is a marvel; she can add the columns upside down, inside out, and every way imaginable. Through the arching of her eyebrows, the winking of one eyelid, her chuckling laugh and sweet personality, she has made a permanent acouaintance with her teachers from whence she got her title,, “Teacher’s Pet”. Her voice is indeed a wonder; it is full of melody and volume. The school will deeply regret the passing of “Syl” from our numbers, but she will make a place for herself in our great unsophisticated world. MARION FRANCES DAVIS “Dutchy” Orchestra (4); Band (4). “Dutchy” is one of the bright and smiling members of the class of 1926. She is a good reason for being able to stand a very dull recitation because when least expected she finds something to giggle at, and then the tension is broken. Although she appears to be a very studious person with her great pile of books, her be- loved expression of replying to her teacher’s question, “I don’t know,” somewhat belies this fact. She intends to enter the field of stenography after leaving M. H. S. but her desire is to become a real cornet player. Best of luck to you, Marion, in whatever you may finally decide to do. “Bunny” has as yet become subject to no idiosyncrasy except, perhaps, his indulgence in carrying with him an enormous bale of well sharpened pencils of variegated proclivities. In spite of this ponderous incumbrance he gratuitously and with great ' promptitude divulges his conceptions of any subject in any discussion. This is n ot meant to connote that he is in any way a blather- skate. On the contrary, an antagonist to his conten- tions places himself in a hazardous position. Moreover, especially is he a strong adherent to his views on pro- hibition. ELLIS HAMILTON DEAN “Bunny” EDWARD JOSEPH DONOVAN “Don” Eddie” Ed” “Eddie’s” favorite song is “Smile a Little Bit”, but “Ed” believes in doing tilings on a big scale, so he smiles a great deal. It is indeed in vain to attempt the discussion of any grave or serious subject in any class in which “Don” is present. “Ed” claims to be no ladies’ man, but, as he says, he has nothing against women in general except that they do bore him so. In other words “Ed” is a real he-man. JOSEPHINE HAZEL DOW “Joe” “Joe” has spent four arduous years with us in this beloved edifice. She is like a ray of sunshine in a dark corner, for her joyous chuckle and beaming countenance act as inspiring motives to her fellow classmates. “Joe” is a marvel at playing the piano, and has displayed her skill at the Fitch Home. At bookkeeping, she is remark- able. She adds the columns all ways. “Joe” insisted upon having the boyish bob, and for three months she was in agony, for it refused to grow out. We all wish our dear “Joe” the best of luck in whatsoever she may undertake when she leaves us and enters the business world. ALEXANDER DUBROFSKY Al”, “Aleck”, “Ally”, “Dubby” In the first place “Aleck” would have us know that he is a violinist, not a fiddler. There is a fine dis- tinction here which “Aleck” senses very deeply. In the second place “Al” is absolutely not going into the clothing business when he finis-hes school. Tailoring holds no charms for him, and he is to seek other fields to conquer. However, that’s not telling what kind of a fellow “Ally” is, is it? It is far from a secret that “Dubby” is good natured since he has no peer in that realm. No, “Aleck” doesn ' t know what “dis- couraged” means and doesn’t want to know either. All in all, “Al” in one good scout. MIAL F. DUSTIN “Dusty” “Dusty”, the boy from sunny California, has been very much in evidence since his appearance the first of his senior year. Of course he would not be expected to know a lot about winter sports. He was so disap- pointed in not making the hockey team, that he took to skiing in which he is famous in taking head long dives. Although “Dusty” does not excell in winter sports, not many can surpass his dancing, swimming, and golf. Mial says he will go to “Tech” this summer to finish his education if he passes U. S. History. When he is ready for college he will return to California, but as he has made many friends, we wish he could remain here with us New Englanders. ■ T- m L HERMAN FRANCIS EHLERT Year Book Staff (4). Herman is not one to bask in the limelight, but his services to his class have been none the less valua- ble. As a member of the year book staff he was one of the chief ad-getters, in which capacity he increased the pecuniary resources of the enterprise to a large extent. As an athlete Herman does not claim to be a marvel, but he eagerly indulges in athletics and is an ardent fan of every kind of sport. In short Her- man is a fine fellow and has a wonderful future before him. NELLE JANE EMERY “Jim” Junior Prom Committee (3) ; Traffic Squad (4) ; Girls’ Club (4). This attractive young lady arrived in M. H. S. four years ago from the Franklin School. Coming from so near Wakefield, it is not surprising that she should be quite interested in that town and its inhabitants. “Jim” was .another reason why the Junior Prom of ’25 was such a success. She is also an active member of the Girls’ Club and is one of the best looking girls on the traffic squad, where she performs her duties with distinction. She leaves high school with our best wishes for her success. ■tr DONALD POND PELT “Don” “Flash” “Dead-eye” Football (4); Basketball ( Capt . ) (4); Track (3) (4); Hi-Y (4); “ School Life ” (4); Traffic Squad (4); Assem- bly Committee (3) (4). “Don”, our Melrose “flash”, started his educational career at M. H. S. four long years ago. Throughout these years he has been a popular boy at the dear old brick pile, and a credit to his class. He has always ranked high in his studies. Besides being studious “Don” has followed in the footsteps of his brother “Jeff”, and has successfully defended his Alma Mater in football, and showed a pair of clean hoofs to many a track competitor. He has also been one of the leading scorers on the basket- ball team, hence his nick-name “Dead-eye Felt”. “Don” says he doesn’t care much about the fair sex, but we are inclined to believe otherwise. The “flash” intends to continue his studies at Amherst, and we wish him the best of luck. DOROTHY ESTHER FOGG “Dot” Girls ' Club (4); Traffic Squad (4). “Dot” entered Melrose High in her junior year. She has rather a unique record for she has never attended one school for more than two years. “Dot” is an ex- ponent of all out-of-door sports, and is an especial ardent hockey fan. To her friends she is thought of as a cheerful, agreeable sort of girl always aiming to please. Although it is unknown to many, she has two separate voices, — one might almost say she is a ventrilo- quist. Like a few other senior girls “Dot” still re- tains her “crowning glory” since she has not followed the mob to the barber shop. We all wish for you the best of success in your future career “Dot”. ARLINE C. FORD “Shorty” Arline has a sweet personality and a pleasing dis- position which she brought with her from Reading High School in 1923. She also brought with her some long black curls which have disappeared. Arlene appears very quiet, but her many friends find her full of fun and a good sport. She has studied faithfully during her high school career and we all wish her success in the future. w mMi ELIZABETH GRACE FRENCH “Betty” Girls’ Club (4). “Betty”, coming from tlie Gooch Grammar School, was destined to be one of the tallest and prettiest girls of the class of ' 2G. Her sunny smile and sweet person- ality were soon to prove her greatest assets towards her popularity. After finishing High School, “Betty” in- tends training at Bridgewater Normal, before she en- ters into her career of being a school ma’am. We all wish her the best of luck! ALONA WENTWORTH FRIEND Here is the other side of the firm of “Beane and Friend” and a comely side at that. It is a well-known fact that Alona and Lauraine are absolutely inseparable and have always been so. Alona may be lost on the athletic field, but she is perfectly at home on the dance floor, and it is here that she spends the greater part of her spare time. As an authoress Miss Friend has displayed rare ability, having had a story of hers printed in the “Boston Trav- eler” Short Story Contest. With this beginning we can truly hope for her success in future endeavors. HOWARD NEWELL FURBER “Chink” Hi-Y (4); Traffic Squad (4); “ School Life ' ' (4); Year Book (4). Here we have a very modest and retiring young man who is known chiefly for his ability in wrestling foreign languages. We believe he has mastered about fifteen languages already. He is a very active member of the Hi-Y Club and the “School Life” staff, and has also turned in a year of honorable service on the traf- fic squad. He is planning to enter B. U. next year and we feel sure that he will meet with the best of suc- cess in the future. WILLIAM CAMPBELL GARDNER “Bill” Track (1); Radio Club (3). “Bill” is one of the most popular boys in our class. His contagious smile and irresistible personality win friends for him wherever he may be. Bill” with a grouch is as rare as a day in June. His popularity, however, is not confined to those of his own sex, as many of his feminine admirers will readily assert. Neverthe- less, he prefers one with the good old-fashioned name of “Mary.” “Bill” is luckily possessed with the three es- sential factors of success: Common sense, Ability and Perseverance. Good luck. “Bill”. WINTHROP K. GARNISS “Red” It can hardly be said about “Red” that he is modesi, retiring, bashful, quiet, or slow. He is, in fact, one of the liveliest members of the class in certain respects, but when, it comes to studying his liveliness disap- pears. From this, however, we are not to suppose that “Red” is a slacker, for he carries out his every task in the most cheerful and optimistic manner. “Red” is also a noted authority on what the well- dressed man will wear, and his bountiful display of brilliant ties, socks, and scarfs leads us to beleve that he is not averse to gaudy colors. MARY ELIZABETH GEORGE “Betty” Euclidean Society (4), Secretary (3); Girls’ Club (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Mikado (4); “School Life ” Staff (4). “Betty” claims she has no hobby, but we find her writing verses — not only in English, but even in French — so much of the time that we think she has made a mistake. Besides being in a position to win honors as a poet, “Betty” shows promising signs of a prima donna She has been a faithful worker in the Euclidean, the Girls’ Club, and on the “School Life” Staff, as well as a good scholar. “Betty” is planning to continue her studies at Smith College. We wish you the best of luck, “Betty”! GLADYS MAY GIBBONS “Gladdie” “Glad” “Sleepy Time Gal” GEORGE L. GLADDING Masque and Wig (4) ; Debating Club (4) ; “School Life (4). In respect to size George is no giant, but when it comes to debating, our little friend is a Cyclops in dis- guise. Those of us who heard him in the senior-sopho- more debate are willing to support this statement. More- over is he a loyal Masque and Wigger, having acted in the capacity of business manager for the production of “A Rose O’ Plymouth Town”. Although George does not aspire to a college career, we may be sure that he will be successful in whatever he undertakes. “Gladie” was one of our “little Freshies”, but during her four years of perfect attendance, she has stretched out some. Perhaps she believes in “Sleep and Grow Big.” How- ever, when she is awake she is real active and makes up for lost time. She has a perfect time galloping away thru the bridal paths on her spirited horse. No doubt you have seen her toe dance or perform hair-raising stunts with her little sister, for although she is very shy in the class room, except for an occasional giggle, “Gladie”. thinks nothing of dancing before large audiences. We wish you success in the future, “Gladie!” mm. PAULINE RUBY GERSHON “Poll”, “Polly”. We hear from one sour-. • anc another that ’ Polly’ is a quiet and studious young lady. Since we don’t dare to refute these reports, we must accept them as true. It is also an understood fact that “Poll” is a lover of pickles, real sour pickles, the sourer the better, but even this seems inconsistent inasmuch as she is the possessor of such a sweet disposition. It is muttered that our “Polly” is to enter the cruel business world. In the event that she doesn’t change her mind (as women have the undisputed privilege of doing), our best wishes for a successful business career go with her. HELENA MILDRED GLENN “Bonnik Girls ' Club (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4). “Bonnie’s” chief hobby seems to be smiling. No matter what the circumstances are, we find her ready with something cheerful to say, and we are all greatly indebted to her for having smiled at the right time in the midst of our difficulties. “Bonnie” has been an enthusiastic Scout, she has served her apprenticeship as treasurer of the Euclidean Society and as a Girls’ worker, and has still found time to devote to the piano and mandolin. In all the activities of the school we have found her an enthusiastic supporter and a loyal friend. Helena plans to continue her education at Mount Holyoke College. We wish you the best of luck in everything, “Bonnie”. CURTIS H. GLOVER “Curt” Debating Club (2); Radio Club (3); “ School Life” (4). An euiogium of Curtis Glover would be too pragmatic for such a wee space. A survey of his facial accoutre- ments will convince you that he is not to be taken other- wise than facetious. However his efficacy must not be disparaged. He has the prop ensity to aggrandize what- ever institution or organization he devotes himself to. It is muttered amo; g the student body that as an ephemeral m ; mber of the Radio Club he showed Mr. Hutchins where the latter was inadvertant in several particulars. It must neither be forgotten that he managed his position on the “School Life” staff with inveterate austerity. SIMON GOLDFARB “Simie” “Sime” “Cy” As a freshman “Simie” was one of the chief sources of attraction for the senior boys. His antics at recess were enough to cause the most sedate senior to shed tears of mirth. But that was three years ago, and “Sime” is another boy now. He still retains his pleasant nature but has added to it a serious vein. Moreover “Cy” is not at all backward when it comes to women, as he pretends to be. In fact his friends tell us that he has interests of that nature in Roxbury. Next year will probably find Simon at Tufts learning the profes- sion of teeth-pulling. If Dr. Goldfarb sets up an es- tablishment in Melrose, we shall pledge him our patron- age. MARY ELEANOR GOODWIN Dolly” Girls ' Club (3) (4); ‘■Charm School (4); “ Pinafore ” (3); Mikado ” (4). “Dolly,” a rather tall auburn haired miss, whose great- est desire seemed to be to keep abreast of the time, was always interested in the activities of the school and showed a fine school spirit when it was necessary to boost a good cause along. Although not taking an ac- tive part in the athletic games, she could always be de- pended upon to be present and to give encouragement to those who participated in any of the events. Dolly had a leaning towards the stage and with her soprano voice, her witty remarks and her general good humor was often the life of a party and always helped to create a genial atmosphere wherever she was, and so we wish her the best of luck in whatever duties she attempts to accom- plish in the future years. ASHTON ELMAR GOURLEY “Ash” Orchestra (1); Hi-Y (3) (4); Traffic Squad (3) (4); Manager Hockey Team (4). “Ash” has nothing against the women; his tele- phone list will prove that, but that does not mean he is in any respects a cookie pusher. A vision of his prowess on the gridiron would soon belie any such contention. In fact “Ash” sacrificed his chances of receiving his letter last fall in receiving an injury which prevented him from participating in any of the contests of the latter part of the season. Moreover Ashton is accomplished in other fields of recreation. As a violinist he can swing a wicked bow, and as a dancer he can kick a mean hoof — figuratively speak- ing, of course. Good luck to you, “Ash”. RAYMOND YORK GRACE “Ray” “Gracy” Track (2) (3) (4), Captain (4). As can be divined from “Ray’s” list of scholastic ac- tivities, his favorite pastime is track. Although handi- capped by a diminutive stature, his brilliant performances combined with, a true fighting spirit made him an ideal leader for the team. One of his outstanding records was created when he left the house at 7.59 and by a strong finish reached school at two minutes of eight. To sludy for his vocation “Ray” has decided to enter the Colorado School of Mines and study the fascinating art of coal digging. If he sticks to his calling, “Gracy” will be in his prime, for, as he modestly admits, “You don’t need brains to be a coal man.” IRENE VIOLA GRAHAM “Ikey” “Ikey” is one of those quiet persons who do not talk much but do a lot of thinking, as her report card shows. Her favorite subject is Spanish. “Ikey” hasn’t taken a very important part in the school activities, but she has faithfully served us at the lunch counter since her freshman year, and we all appreciate her services. When her career in good old M. H. S. is over she expects to train to he a nurse. We wish her success and feel sure that she will succeed in anything she might attempt. CARROLL FRANKLIN GREENE “Cat” P. E. Leader ( 3 ) ( 4 ) . “Cat” was born at Attleboro, Mass, and came to Mel- rose High at the beginning of his Junior year. During his two years at M. H. S. he has obtained high marks in his studies, and, although he is not a very noisy indi- vidual, whenever a worthy enterprise springs up. he is among its most ardent supporters. We hear that Carroll is to go to work next year. We give him our wishes for as much success in the busines world as he has worthily received at school. EDWARD LEWIS GREENLEAF “Ed” “Ed” is an admiral in the rough. He is going on the good ship “Nantucket” in the fall. “Ed” is a quiet, manly fellow who will be as well liked and respected by his fellow sailors as he is in school. The characteristics which we like and admire in a young man are respect, control, straight-forwardness, and manliness. “Ed” has them all. Here’s hoping you will succeed, “Ed”. REGINA MARIE GROSS “Gene “Gene” is one of the happy-go-lucky members whom the class of 1926 couldn’t do without. She is popular with the members of the opposite sex and is usually the cen- ter of an admiring group. If there is ever any trouble brewing, just ask “Gene” about it; she is usually at the bottom of it all. “Gene” could well be called the class debater. If there is a stray end left to argue over, “Gene” is sure to find it. She will almost try to tell you that black is white if you give her a chance. “Gene’s” fa- vorite pastime is bookkeeping. Can’t you imagine her ten years from now bending over her ledger trying to find one cent. Here’s wishing you the best of luck, Regina. RUTH HARC.OURT GURNETT Girls ' 1 Club (4). “Rufus”, “Harry’ In days of yore (our freshman year) Ruth was appointed to a most unique and prominent position on our athletic team. Her chief duty consisted of con- veying the honorable mascot of the girls’ field hockey team from one section of the field to the other so that the little doggie might continually enjoy a good view of the game. Her term of office expired at the end of the hockey season but she has found other ways of being helpful. Now Ruth stands out as a girl who is always doing little thoughtful things to make others really happier so that her name stands for more than a girl — it stands for a friendly one. Sincere wishes for your future, Ruth. HAZEL MARJORIE HAMILTON “Have” Hazel is fond of sweets but the kind best adapted to her nature is an “O Henry”. There are many occu- pations to which Hazel is adapted. It would not be very surprising if we were informed that she had be- come a very successful librarian. She would also make an excellent kindergarten teacher, as she has that power of making children obey, which comes in handy at cer- tain times Perhaps at some later date we will be send- ing our children to the “Miss Hamilton Kindergarten School ! ” THOMAS EDWARD HANNEGAN, JR. “Tom” “Ed” “Junie” “Tom” has been a good scholar as his marks readily show. “Ed” is very popular and is in every sense of the word an all-around boy. His amiable nature is mani- fest in the genial smile and cordial manner in which he greets those about him. A friendly salutation he has for everyone, and a smile of contentment brightens his features at all times. With charity towards all and malic towards none for his motto. “Tom” has always been a true son of Melrose High. He lets not the little minor things bother him, but as for the higher things, he is always ready to tackle them low. “Tom” has his mind set or entering college next fall. We feel that with his natural ability to overcome obstacles his future success is assured. VERONICA HARRINGTON “Veka” “Vee” Manque and Wig (4); “ Rose O’ Plymouth Town ” (4) “Vera” has always been a happy little flirt. Al- though she didn’t enter here until her sophomore year she has scores of friends. We didn ' t realize her speak- ing abilities until someone suggested that she try out for dramatics. She played the part of “Merriam” in the “Rose O’ Plymouth Town” and found it quite thrilling with “Dick” Pierce as lover. “Vera” is going to Normal School next year. She doesn’t look very much like a school teacher, but still we feel sure that she will succeed. L. JOHN DALTON HARROW. “Doli.y” This lad came to Melrose High School with the idea of getting a kick out of it. He did — almost. Dalton can see a joke in anything, much to the discomfiture of his friends. He is the champion bluffer, foolish ques- ion asker, and wise-cracker of our class. He has a good cholarship record, especially in Physics, in which class he a blv assists the teacher. Just to be in style, Johnny grabbed a couple of track letters, ’25 and ’26. zr DORIS E. HODGKINS “Dot”, “Shoktie” Traffic 8 Quad (4). Great things come wrapped in small bundles, so we have much to expect of Doris. She is usually full of pep and looking for fun, tout she can aleo be quiet and dignified. She is a good student, liked by her teachers and classmates. Doris expects to invade the business world for a time after leaving school. Whether she does or not, we all wish her good luck in ac- cumulating health, wealth, and happiness. JOSEPH G. HUCKINS “Joe” “Huck” Masque and Wig (3) (4); Euclidean Society (4). “Joe” attained his extra height in his struggle to reach the top, and has earned this space while he is still free from feminine wiles. He arrived at M. H. S. via the Franklin School. Because he possesses a beaming person- ality, he looks exactly like “Joe” Huckins. But he will never graduate from Harvard since he is going to that Melrose haven, Dartmouth. GLADYS M. JOHNSON “Sunshine” “Johnny” Field Hockey (2) (3) (4); Tennis (2) (3) (4); Basket- ball (2) (4); Girls ' Club (3) (4); Masque and Wig (4); Orchestra (3) (4). “Sunshine” has certainly made herself popular in all activities of the school. Who would ever think to see her running after the ball in field hockey and jumping around in basketball that she could play the violin with all the grace and technique of some great violinist. We have just seen her in am altogether new role, that of an actress. “Sunshine” surely makes a wonderful boy. Ask those who saw her in the “Charm School”. Although she hasn’t made up her mind it is probable that she will go to Chandler Secretarial School next year. MURIEL B. JOHNSON “Jonnie” Girls ' Club (4). Muriel is better known among her pals as “Jonnie” and is a jolly girl with a smile for everyone. Perhaps our “Jonnie” is a little shy but she most certainly is at home with the piano. Muriel has spent her high school career at M. H. S. with the exception of her junior year, when she attended the De Soto County High School. Arcadis, Florida. “Jonnie” aspires to a musical career and we all wish her success. THELMA M. JOHNSTON “Thel”, “Teddy” “ School Life” (4); “ Mikado ” (4). Thelma has been the editor of the Alumni News of the “School Life”, and that explains why there has been some interesting alumni news each month. Although Mel- rose and Arlington are supposed to be rivals, they are far from that standing in “Thel’s” estimation for a rea- son which can be explained only by herself. As a singer, Thelma surely showed her rare ability in the represen- tation of the “Mikado”. We haven ' t found out what “Thel’s” plans are for the future, but we hope that they may be accompanied by the best of success. HELEN BERNIECE JONES “Happy” “Lefty” “Jonesie” Helen is one of those girls who knows what’s best for her, so she has come to Melrose after her wander- ings. Her first year was spent in the Arlington High School. In her second year she went to Wilton New Hampshire. Evidently this village proved too dull for our Helen for she came back to Belmont to study. Last April she decided to come to Mfelrose and remained to graduate. When “Happy” first came to us she was very quiet and reserved, but now we have found a true and lovable pal. “Happy” has great dancing brown eyes and curly hair which we all admire. Wish you the best of luck and happiness in the years to come, Helen. JOSEPH EDWARD KEHOE “Joe” Behold Mister Joseph Kehoe. This regal young man began his career as a freshman by looking like a senior. He still keeps up appearances. Joe must study, for his name is continually on the honor or credit lists. Joe is gifted with a pleasing personality and an agreeable nature. We all wish Joe the best of luck after he leaves the “ol’ brick pile”. HELEN KENDRICK Masque and Wig (4) ; Orchestra (3) (4) ; “ Rose 0’ Ply- mouth Town (4). ‘‘A dandy girl, and just as sweet, As any one we hope to meet.” It is almost impossible to describe Helen. There are so many new characteristics which enter her pleas- ing nature every day, that we cannot keep track of them. She was the leading lady in the famous play given by the Masque and Wig, “The Rose O’ Plymouth Town”. Abov e this, we must not forget her ability to play the ’cello, in our M. H. S. Orchestra. Her favorite song is “Oh, How I Miss You Tonight”, so perhaps this explains the many letters she receives from “That Cer- tain Party”. Sincere wishes for your future, Helen. HELEN KENNEDY “Ken”, “Dimples” Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Junior Prom Committee (3) (4). Helen is one of the Fay Lamphiers of the class. She draws the attention of the boys as sugar draws flies, and of late the athletes of Melrose, Malden, and all points east and west have sought her favor. Be- sides possessing alluring charms, “Ken” is always ready to indulge in a little fun. If the teachers believe the classroom is no place in which to have a good time, they are altogether opposing “Dimples’ ” views. May our gloom-killer continue to kill gloom when she gets out into the big, cold world. RAYMOND C. KIDD “Captain” Radio Club (1) (2); Gym Team (3); P. E. Leader (4). In 1922 “Captain” entered High School from the Franklin merely to see what it had in store for him. He became so interested that he decided to remain and has pursued his studies willingly ever since. During his stay at Camp Devens with the C. M. T. C. last sum- mer he acquired quite a military poise and endeavors to carry out this same form of training in leading physical exercises. As yet our “Captain Kidd” has not taken many voyages but plans in the near future to embark on an extended voyage until he reaches the height of his ambition, — a military commander. J. FRANCES KING Frances is a very quiet, demure type of girl, a quality which has made her well liked by her many friends. We cannot cite any instance when she has been in the limelight, hut she has always silently done her part to make a success of whatever we have under- taken. Frances 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 surely been. WILLIAM J. LANE “Willie”, “Hunter” “Bill”, “Wrecker”, Baseball (3) (4) ; Football (4). “Willie” came to M. H. S. with the intention of be- coming a good athlete, and he has certainly attained this end. He is hardly ever seer in a serious mood, but he has been known to take a few things seriously. “Wrecker” has made a fine captain of the last season’s baseball nine, displaying excellent leadership in this capacity. We all wish “Willie” the best of luck in his college career and in the remaining days of his life. mum HAZEL G. LEAVY “Haye” Hazel seems to be a rather reserved, quiet girl, but, when you really know her, she is as full of fun as any of the senior girlis and is a very likeable girl in every respect. She is noted for her fondness for animals and is the possessor of some goldfish, three cats, and a dog. She also possesses great skill in book-keeping. Although she does not play in athletics, she is a faithful and en- thusiastic spectator at most games, whether they are girls’ or boys’. Whatever you may attempt in the future, Hazel, we wish you the best of success. ELIZABETH COLE LESLIE “Betty” “Betty”, although possessed of a dignified name, uses it only to make a special impression on someone. To her friends she is just pretty “Betty” with a jolly laugh and joke for each. She plans to go to Miss Wheelock’s School — there to learn the line art of setting five-year-olds on the road to learning; namely “kindergartening”. But judging by her popularity with the stronger sex the crystal may hold for her another career than that of teacher. Here’s all success to you, “Bet”, anyhow, whichever career you choose. DOROTHY CHRISTINA LORING “Dor” Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4). For four years “Dot” has been faithfully tuning her A string in our school’s orchestra, but recently, she has tried her skill in tuning the string on Cupid’s bow, and — well, you know what that means. “Dot” will not work in the business world long, for we have noticed he r carrying quite a load on the fourth finger of her left hand. We all wish you happiness and prosperity, “Dot.” “Dot” has handled a great many books in the past two years — but wait, don’t let us mislead you, she has not devoured them all, since hers has been the duty of librarian. mm n r f I V Afl nSV l K 7U U. I J- . y=i 1 1 x’vs EVERTON HANSCOM LOVELESS “Bunny” Hi-Y (3); Secretary of Hi-Y (4); “ School Life ” (4); Traffic Squad (4). In 1922, with the swarm of freshmen that entered this high school, came also “Bunny” Loveless, a rather shy individual at first, but whose shyness was short-lived. He has always been popular, but in his Junior year he became even more so, and when he was a senior, he continued the good work by being Secretary of the Hi-Y, senior advertising manager of School Life, and a mem- ber of that law-enforcing body, the Traffic Squad. RUSSELL W. MACCABE “Shorty”, “Russ” Hi-Y (3) (4); Chairman Social Committee (4); Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4), Vice-President (4); Adv. Manager “ School Life ” (3), Business Manager (4); Year Book (4). This small but pleasing individual came into our midst from the Livermore School in the fall of ’2z. He soon achieved great fame by making the scenery for the “Dragon”, “Half Back Sandy”, “A Rose O’ Plymouth Town”, and other minor plays. “Shorty” started as advertising manager of “School Life” and later was promoted to the high office of business man- ager. When “Shorty” cannot be found, look in Room 32, and you are sure to see him plugging away on some masterpiece. With this background as a starter we know “Shorty” will go far in the art line and we sincerely wish him luck. RALPH A. MacKENZIE “Mac” “Tubber” Football (2) (3) (4); Captain of Football (4); Vice- President of H-Y (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4); Gym Team (2) (3). Ralph is a boy of a delightful nature. He laughs plenty; thus he is the possessor of superfluous flesh. He was Cap’t. of the Football Team ’25 and proved very efficient in this capacity. Ralph managed an independent basket- ball team of his own as well as played and his team fought many glorious battles in the past season at the School Gym. Ralph intends to enter some good prep school and later do his stuff both in athletics and academic work at College. If his future can he judged by his past, he will certainly prove a su ccess in life. T. ERNEST MAGEE “Slippy” “Ernie” “Slippy”, as he is commonly known, came from Maine to enter Melrose High School in September 1922. He entered high school in search of knowledge and is now the best accountant in school with the exception of Mr. Dahl. Al- though “Slippy” does not crave labor he expects to be- come a Certified Public Accountant. When football season came around “Slippy” tried out for the team, and would have made a perfect guard, but he was too small to have his name go down in history as the greatest guard ever developed in Melrose. “Slippy” has such a charming per- sonality combined with a handsome countenance that the fairer sex can hardly resist him. Well, here’s hoping “Slippy” doesn’t slip in the future. Here’s hoping for the best of success, “Ernie”. GEORGE MAIDRAND George is one of our quietest boys, who is indus- trious and calm at all times. He is well liked by all his classmates, enjoys hard work, and is one of M. H. S.’ loyal rooters in all athletic contests. Although George has not been a member of the senior class this year, he is to graduate with us and has always been considered one of us. GERALDINE ELAINE MARSH Gerry” Masque and Wig (4); Field Hockey (2) (3). Who is there in the class of 1926 who will forget the good hearted “Gerry”? Gerry is distinguished for a num- ber of things, but when it comes to hair, and keeping a marcel wave, “Gerry” has no competition. She holds the record of having her hair stay in longer than any of her classmates. No wonder when the boys met “Gerry”, they were all at sea. She was also a Masque and Wigger — and couldn’t she draw! Just another credit to M. H. S.! After she leaves high school, she may be found at Vespar George Art School where she intends to take up interior decorat- ing. We feel certain that the future holds numberless successes for “Gerry”. HELEN TAYLOR MATHER “Math” Girls ' Debating Club (2); “Mikado” (4). Four years ago a blond-haired and fair-complexioned maid came to Melrose High from the Lincoln School. “Happy-go-Lucky” is the best way to describe Helen, as she is a jolly, good-natured girl who expects to get some real fu:n; and enjoyment out of life. Fall River must hold some special fascination for Helen because she is known to have spent many week-ends and vacations there. We understand that she is to go to the Leslie School to study kindergarten work next year. Here’s to your future success and happiness, Helen. BETTY WARREN MATHIAS Junior Prom Committee (3). Betty never went out much for athletics, -but she did take a great interest in “Art” and we see that this interest has been kept up. If you notice “Betty” concen- trating her limpid gaze just above the region of your forehead, you will know she is studying your marcel wave and how she can improve on it. Of course, you all know Betty is thinking of running a beauty shop. As “Betty” has a very pleasing personality, we know she will be a success, and we wish her the best of luck. DONALD ALEXANDER McBETH “Don” Hi-Y Club (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); “Rising of the Moon” (3) ; “A Rose O ' Plymouth Town (4). Here is our handsome, nonchalant, and gentlemanly Beau Brummel, esteemed of men and beloved of women. Don is always seen smiling as though he hadn’t a care in the world, and though he has, he carries them like a philosopher. He came to this “aged pile of learning” from that wild and wooly section of our fail- city known as “Vinegar Hill”, having absorbed his early education in the Washington Grammar School. He is accomplished in several directions. He can probably handle an auto- mobile better than anyone in the class, (one hand too). He is also possessed of considerable dramatic ability as everyone knows who has seen him tread the boards in Masque and Wig productions of the last two years. What- ever he does as his life work, we wish him all kinds of luck. ' S ' EILEEN BERNADETTE McKENNA Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4) and Wig (4); Girls ' Club (4). “ Pinafore ” (3) ; Masgue Eileen’s charming personality and, musical ability have made her popular rot only with her classmates but also with thousands of radio fans. She certainly showed her musical ability last year in the “Pinafore” in the leading role of Josephine. Eileen’s chum left school last year and Eileen expected to be lonesome, but she has been too busy to suffer from that malady. Much to our surprise, Eileen is goi:rg to Chandler’s Secretarial School next year instead of studying further along musical lines. We wish our pianist good luck. EMILY W. McKENZIE “Em”, “Emmy”. Girls ' Club (4). “Emmy” is one of those priceless jewels that come in small packages, but the jewel is there just the same, a jewel whose cherry smile and sunny disposition are its chief characteristics. She is one of those consistent girls, consistent in work and in friendship. You ask what kind of a jewel this is? Well, judging by her com- plexion when called upon to recite in geometry class, we would say it was either a lire opal or a ruby. A little bird whispered that “Em” is thinking of going to Nor- mal School to prepare to be a school teacher. We all feel sure that if this is so she will surely make a “go” of it. Sorry, “Em”, we can’t go to school to you. TRUMAN JOHN MENADUE “Truie”, Trix”, “Men” Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Pres. Hi-Y (4); Class Pres. (4); Junior Prom Committee (3) ; Traffic Squad (4) ; Year Book (4); Cheer Leader (3) (4). “Truie” is our popular and efficient class presi- dent. He is also president of the Hi-Y Club, and has been one of its most diligent and active members. He is a capable athlete in both baseball and football, but because of hard luck in the form of injuries he could not complete a season. However, he showed his loyal school spirit by leading the cheering sections. Next year he is planning to go to Dean Academy in preparation for Tufts College where he will study for the ministry. We hope and feel sure, “Truie”, that nothing but the very best of success will be yours through your college career and afterwards. DOROTHY ROBINSON MERIAM “Dot” Girls ' Club (3), (4). “Dot” joined the class of ’26 from the Livermore School. Since her entrance to M. H. S. she has made many friends by her winning ways. The only thing that banishes her ever ready smile is the thought of a 1-1:30. She preaches charity for all until she reaches “Ma” Fogg’s “hot dogs” and here it ends. In future years “Dot” will again float into the pages of “School Life” via the teach- er’s route. We all wish her the best of luck. JOSEPH A. MILANO, JR. “Joe” Basket Ball (4). “Joe” has kept in a more or less obscure position, but he does emerge occasionally, as shown by his great success in basketball. He has been especially interested in the success of the various Melrose athletic teams and has always been a loyal rooter for the school. He has done fine work in his studies this past year and has gone his quiet way in making friends and acquiring a splendid reputation. “Joe” goes from Melrose High School out into life and carries with him our best wishes for a successful future. LESTER RHODES MOULTON, JR. Lester proved to be a very likeable character from the start. He was a good sport, fond of athletics, and the possessor of an attractive personality. Lester is a good actor also, but does not intend to make this his life work. He intends to enter a prep school and then go to college. We all hope that Lester will prove a great success in the future as he has in his M. H. S. career. ELIZABETH HARDING MULLOCK “Bobbie” Masque and Wig (3) (4). “Bobbie” may look quiet and demure, but we all know she isn’t. How could the Masque and Wig plays ever have succeeded without her as property manager! In spite of the fact that she is rushed about by a “Franklin car,” she always finds time for her other friends who all love her cheery smile and loyal dis- position. “Bobbie” says she is going to be an English teacher when she graduates from Bridgewater Normal School, but time will tell. Anyway, we wish her luck. “Joe” has a very genial personality and is liked by every member of the class, including both sexes. He is also one of the few favorites of the teachers. “Joe” was a candidate for the football team last year, but on account of his light weight he did not make the first team. In spite of this, he was a faithful member of the squad and a loyal supporter of all athletic contests of the school. “Joe” has not definitely decided what he will undertake in the future, but whatever it may be, we hope he will profit by his four years in M. H. S. and will have the best of success. MARGUERITE L. MURPHY “Margie”, “Peggie”, “Mag”. “Margie” is the possessor of a very unusual yet de- lightful personality, hence her immense popularity. It is known that she favors the “Winter” season and the popular song “Charlie My Boy”. The noticeable fact that she resembles the movie actress, Bebe Daniels, does not tempt her to go to Hollywood, as she has already decided to join the stenographers’ ranks. “Margie” is a good sport and is very popular among the boys and girls of our class. Hood luck to you, “Margie”; we all wish you great success and know that you will make a good stenographer. HAROLD J. MURPHY “Joe” MICHAEL KENNETH MUSKAVITZ “Mike”, “Moo-Goo”. Football (4); Baseball (3) (4); Traffic Squad (3) (4). This is none other than “Moo-Goo”, captain of the No- Star five. “Mike” first distinguished himself by his unusual Latin abilities. Later, however, he won fame in ath- letics and whispering. In football he proved himself one of the snappiest quarterbacks that ever represented Melrose on the gridiron. “Mike” is credited with the only proper definition of the word “oil-can”. He is plan- ning to take another year at M. H. S. and then continue his studies at M. I. T. Our best wishes to you, “Mike’ . MILDRED FRANCES NASH, “Millie” Masi ue and Wig (3) ( 4 J ; When Silence Was Golden (3). Here as one of the best natured girls in the class, one who always has a cheery smile and is seldom seen down-hearted. “Millie” is certainly popular with all the members of the class, and is now partial to a certain “Bob”. It is rather difficult to say what “Millie” is planning to do after she leaves school, for she has sev- eral things in mind. Her four years at M. H. S. were spent in taking the Secretarial Course, so she may be- come a secretary. However, Millie is artistically in- clined and would make an excellent designer, besides being a pianist and composer. No matter what “Millie” decides upon, we all wish her great success. PHILIP E. NEWMAN “Phil” Masque and Wig (4); “Pinafore (3); “ Mikado ” (4). “Phil” is one of our star members of the Masque and Wig. He is also a singer whose voice has thrilled the audience in the “Pinafore” and “Mikado”. He is not athletic, but he makes up for that by his great interest in the school affairs. “Phil” is one of the best natured fellows in school. If you don’t believe it, try to get him angry. He shows great promise of making good in whatever he attempts, and we wish him the best of luck in future years. FLORENCE NORDSTROM “Flossie ’ 1 “Sandy” “Flossie” isn’t nearly as quiet as she appears to be. When the classroom is very, very still one is always sure to hear that familiar giggle known to us all as “Flossie’s”. “Flossie” enjoys dancing, drawing and attend- ing the movies. She is taking the Secretarial Course and is an expert typist, so of course we expect to see her in some large office soon Well, “Flossie”, whatever you do in regard to the future, we all wish you the best of luck. ESTHER L. NOURSE “S” “Noursie” “S” started off with the college course her first year but changed to the secretarial in her sophomore and junior years. But then, hearing of a most interesting course in Journalism just introduced at B. U.,. she again changed her mind (as women have the privilege of doing) and took up the College Course once more to prepare herself for B. U. which she hopes to attend next year in her prepara- tion to become a reporter and eventually a writer. If some day you should come across in your reading a very inter- esting novel or an impressive work on the political ques- tion of the day by your classmate, do not be surprised, for she has the ability to do this according to the opinion of one who has been associated with writers and is one her- self. She has had excellent standing during her entire four years and many times her name has appeared on the credit list and on the honor roll. W. DAYTON NOYES “Red” “Redder” Football (4).. This brilliant pupil has enjoyed great popularity ever since he came to Melrose High School in 1923 to enter the sophomore class. His auburn hair is not the only thing about him that brightens the dark corners for he continually wears a grin. Always well up in his studies, “Red” further extended himself and played football on the varsity last fall. He has also gained prominence as an author by his writing a treatise on “The Use and Abuse of the Boston Elevated Railway”, on which subject he is an undisputed authority. We wish you the best of success in the future, “Red”. mat PARKER W. PERRY Debating Club (1) (3); Euclidean Society (4); P. E. Leader (4); “School Life (4). The only faults that we can find with Parker are that he has no nickname, wears glasses, and studies hard. Otherwise he is a regular fellow and well liked by those who know him. Parker may not be very widely known but he has been very active in school affairs and most diligent in the persuance of whatever duties have been assigned to him. It’s the little fellow that lifts the biggest load, and we’re expecting from Parker some mountain moving to rival Mohammed’s one of these days. ANDREW C. PATON “Chester” “Chester” possesses those qualities of mental and physical ability which rank him high, in the list of intel- lectual students. He has devoted himself assiduously to his studies and absorbs learning with almost indifferent dexterity. “Chester”, as manager of the “Waverly Wan- derers”, elevated the team from comparative obscurity into the limelight of athletic supremacy. “Chester” plans to attend an institute of higher learning, and we all join in wishing him the best of luck and most successful of careers. ELEANOR G. O’MALLEY “Pat” Although “Pat” is not prominent in any of the ac- tivities in M. H. S., hardly anyone needs an introduction to her. If anyone doesn’t know who she is , have him look around for a beaming face and mischievous eye, and he will have found “Pat”. Although “Pat” knows practically everyone in school, she and “Fran” Storey have been hitting it together for quite awhile and from all outward appearances have no difficulty in getting over the road smoothly. Let’s hope they will always be that way. It is rather a difficult task to tell what “Pat” is going to do next year for she can’t quite make up her mind. It must be good, for it is taking her so long to decide. RUTH PERRY “Perriwinkle” “Rufus” Ruth came to M. H. S. from the Washington School with the Class of ’22. After three years of making good records in the General Course, she decided she wanted to go to College. With two years and a half’s work to make up, Ruth changed her course and came through with exceed- ingly fine marks. All this was in addition to her art work, for Ruth has a decided artistic talent which she plans to develop at the University of California. Portrait painting is her ambition which her host of friends feel sure she will realize. We all know she has no cause for “Fearing”. In the meantime to you Ruth — musician, camper, reader, and friend — we wish the best of luck! Remember old M. H. S. when you are far away in sunny California! ALICE GERTRUDE PETERS “Pete” “Gert” Euclidean Society (4); Masque ancl Wig (4). When we see “Pete” busy every afternoon with one en- gagement or another it is hard to imagine her four years ago a freshman who labored every afternoon and evening over her lessons taking only a few moments of that precious time for a bit of supper. This hard study con- tinued into the latter part of her sophomore year until she began to feel the need of more out door life. But this study was not without consequences. She gained the re- spect of her teachers and also became a member of the Euclidean Society for her good work in Math. Because she buried herself in her studies does not mean she has few friends because, on the other hand, she has very many, and all that know her find a very sincere friend and good sport. It has been rumored that she is very fond of “Royal” baking powder biscuits and of course there must be a reason. “Gert” is expecting to enter Framingham in the fall. We all wish you the best of luck. F. RICHARD PIERCE “Dick” “Eggo” Traffic Squad (4); “School Life” (3) (4), Editor (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4) ; “ Rose O’ Plymouth Town ” (4) ; Debating Club (2_) (3) (4). Dick has had the honor of being called “genuine” by Mr. Sprague. We all agree with our principal for we all know “Dick” and admire his sterling qualities. He is one of the most prominent boys in the class of 1926, and is liked by all, including the girls. “Dick” also has the honor of being among the first ten boys in the graduating class. Under his guidance as editor, the School Life’ has had one of the most successful years in its history. He is a very capable debater, and his ability in this line is very evident as he has made the team in his sophomore year. He professes not to be a ladies man but, in spite of this, he is frequently in their company. “Dick” is planning to attend Harvard, next year, where he intends to study medicine. We sincerely hope that the best of success follows you through life, ‘Dick”, and we know that you will bring honor to your old Alma Mater. PAUL H. PIIOVANDIE “Spick” Track (1) (2) (3) (4); Hi-Y (3) ' (4); Pram Com. (3). Paul has made a place for hi sport by going out for four year He received his “M” for all of t an active member of the Hi-Y He also was elected to the Junior year and helped to make it the and so we wish Paul the best of he may attempt to do in the futu mself in the world of s for the track team, he four years. He is and De Molay Clubs. Prom committee last success that it was, luck in whatever else re years. MARGARET QUINN “Quinie” “Makg” “Quinie” is one of the gigglers of our class and has an exceedingly keen sense of humor. If you want some one who is always ready for fun, hunt up Margaret. She certainly answers that description. Her “crowning glory” still remains unbobbed, and it surely would be a shame if she did weaken and bob her lovely hair. Though she is quite undecided as to her future, it wouldn’t be at all surprising to find her ticking away at a typewriter in some nice office. Whether it is this or something else, she seems headed for a successful career. MARY QUINN “DrMP” Mary came to this “fountain of knowledge” in her sophomore year. She is among the few who have not bobbed their hair, still her way of doing it is becoming to her. She has not been especially active in any par- ticular line of school activity, but she has kept up well in all her studies, and is always ready for some fun. She would not give up a good time for study. Mary intends to go to Boston Normal School and says that she will soon show us what a ‘‘stern school inarm” she can be. Mary’s nia.ry friends, although they will miss her, all wish her the best of luck. §S®H1 sSl ■ ' V DANIEL JOSEPH REARDON “Dan” “Danny” Baseball (2) (3) (4); Football (3) (4). “Danny” has always been a modest and retiring young man and noted for his ability in keeping away from the gentle sex. “Dan” first gained fame through his achievements on the diamond and later on the grid- iron. For three years he successfully occupied the catching position on the baseball team, and he is also one of the best fullbacks that Melrose High has ever produced. “Danny” is going to a preparatory school next year and later to college, but just what institu- tions he is to attend he has not yet made public. Wherever he may go, the best wishes of the class go with him, and we feel sure that he will have the best of success whether it be in athletics or in the bigger things of life. IRENE UPHAM RENDALL “Weepie” Orchestra (2) (3) (4). Although ’’Weepie” is one of our more retiring mem- bers, she is always ready for a good time. Her cheer- ful disposition has made her popular with all her class- mates. A talented violinist, a song writer, reader and loyal chum are a few of her many qualities. One of “Weepie’s” ambitions is to own a really truly car. How- ever small the car may be, and however full, she will tell you that it can always be “Fuller”. After leaving M. H. S., “Weepie” is planning to enter the secretarial field. Here’s wishing her the very best of success in anything she may undertake. HELEN TRIPP RICHARDSON Helen has not made herself known to her class- mates in any outstanding feature except by her excellent ability to talk. Ask any of her friends if that isn’t so. She is always ready with the latest joke, and her merry tales of adventure are often a source of amusement to all. Her wit has carried her through many a situation and promises to do so in the future. She seems to be undecided so far about the school she is going to attend, but she wants to take a domestic science course some- where. Wonder who the lucky man will be? Anyway, we wish you luck and lots of friends, Helen, in what- ever you do. m J CLARENCE A. RIPLEY “Jake” “Rip” Hockey (2) (.3) (4); Football (4). Since “Jake’s” entrance in the Melrose High School in 1922 he has become a very prominent and popular figure clue to his sweet and wholesome disposition. Until re- cently “Jake” has been quite a woman hater, but now he is considered one of the school’s most distinguished sheiks. “Jake” has shown his worth both in football and hockey, especially in the latter which he would rather play than eat. He was the sterling left-wing that won the Canadian game of 1925 by his two eagle-eye shots, and was chosen the all-scholastic left-wing for the last two years. We are all looking forward to see “Jake” star again on some big team in the Arena. CHESTER H. ROBERTS “Chet”, “Red”. Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); “Pinafore (3); P. E. Leader (1) (2) (3); P. E. Supervisor (4); Basketball (4); Track Manager (4). Chester’s chief hobby has been in the way of trying out for athletic teams. In all his four years at M. H. S. “Chet” has figured as a member of the football and hockey squads, and as a reward for his persistency he won his letter in basketball last winter. Likewise for four years “Chet” has been a physical torture leader, having been promoted to the position of supervisor in his senior year. Mr. Roberts made his opera debut in 1925 as a member of the “Pinafore” chorus. All in all we can predict a great future for “Chet” providing he doesn’t try out for any athletic teams. G. MARGARET ROURKE “Miggie” Freshman Field Hockey (1); Field Hockey (2) (3) (4); Class Basketball (1) (3) (4); Basketball Manager (4); Girls ' Club (3) (4); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Euclidean Society (4); Band (4). In spite of the fact that “Miggie” has always been quiet, unassuming and reserved, she is a great exponent of outdoor sports, hockey being her favorite, and she has rarely missed a game of this. For four years “Mig- gie” has been one of the standbys of the orchestra, in which she plays the cornet. If she should choose a musical career, we feel sure she will succeed. “Mig” has not definitely decided what college she will attend, but there is a good chance that she will favor Jackson. We feel certain that the best of success will follow her through college and life. ARDIS SANFORD “Akd” Ardis is one of those girls with a quiet air who, on occasion, can look as if they existed only to do what their teachers wish. She must be as balm to their spirits after encountering the rest of us. Now that she is graduating, however, there can be no harm in letting out the fact that Ardis is the possessor of a delightful giggle and that she knows quite well what an asset that appealing way is to her. ’Tis whispered that the clubs have not had her for a member because she spends most of her spare time in inventing a system of bookkeeping which will revolutionize the business world. Melrose High will soon be proud of having her for a graduate. Sincere wishes for a successful future, Ardis. LAURENCE F. SANFORD “Jasper” “Sandy” Hockey (2) (3) (4); Class Treasurer (4). “Jasper,” as he is known by everyone, has been a very popular and prominent figure in Melrose High since his entrance in 1922. He doesn’t seem to mingle with the gentle sex, but all is not known concerning his Sunday night affairs. “Jasper” has distinguished himself by his sterling hockey playing of the last three years. He cap- tained the team which won the championship of the United States and Canada and was picked as all-scholastic right wing for two years. In future years we are sure to hear of “Jasper” ' starring on some of the big college teams at the Arena. MARGUERITE EDITH SARGENT “Migit” “Migit” started her high school career four years ago as a bashful little freshman. She still appears quiet and shy but those who know her well find she is a very lively companion, witty and always good natured. She professes to have no interest in the opposite sex, hut that of cours e will remain to be seen. She is ex- tremely fond of out door sports but likes those of winter best, hockey being her favorite. She plans to con- tinue her studies next year at the “Lesley School”. HELEN CLARKE SAYWARD Traffic Squad (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Tennis (2); Tennis Captain (3). In her sophomore and junior years Helen played a star part on the girls’ tennis team. As a junior she was assistant manager of the field hockey team, and during her last two years she has been a traffic officer and a member of the Masque and Wig Society. Be- sides these duties Helen had an excellent voice — for talking (ask those who know). However, Helen is the best of pals, whether laughing, serious, clever, or entertaining. Quiet? Never! Happy? Always! Fun and Helen go hand in hand, but she is serious enough to contemplate journalism after a B. U. course. May the editors laugh and cry with you, Helen. G. BENJAMIN SHAW “Ben” This is Ex-President Shaw of the Radio Club. Monkeying with radios is Mr. Shaw ' s specialty. Being mechanically inclined and in addition a most ardent radio fan, “Ben” is known far and wide as a wireless expert; in fact he sat up late one night and got Chile, and that’s no joke, either. Next year will find George Benjamin at M. I. T. where he intends to take up elec- trical engineering. All that we can say is that as long as he remains loyal to the Bachelors’ Club, of which he is a most active supporter, we can expect from him nothing but the greatest of success. GEORGE J. SHAW “Speed” “Spike” George, more affectionately known as “Georgie”, has not participated in many extra curriculum activities but has easily made up for this by his proficiency in his studies. Although not an honor pupil, he has built up a record to be proud of. He is a very quiet fellow, especially with girls, and his hobby is tinkering with a “flivver”, an automobile, or a radio. He has aspirations of attending a higher institution of learning, and in this endeavor the class wishes him their heartiest good-luck. ERIC NOERR SHERBURNE “Sherb” “Sherbie” Manque and Wig (4); Orchestra (4); Boys’ Debating Club (1); Euclidean Society (3) (4); Hi-Y (3) (4); 1‘. E. Leader (4). Eric is a fellow who likes variety. During the four years in this building, he has participated in a number of activities. As a freshman, he was a debator. He was a Euclidean the third year and joined the Hi-Y. This year is his triumph, as he belongs to the Masque and Wig, leads Physical Education, and plays in the orchestra. Eric has quite an interest in the French and Field Motor Com- pany, his interest being in the “French” side of the firm. Eric hopes to take Dartmouth by storm next year. Here’s hoping, Eric. VINCENT J. SIMEONE “Firpo”, “Sim”, “Vin” Baseball (3) (4). “Firpo”, in spite of his rather small size, is one of our formidable athletes. If he had been slightly larger, he doubtlessly would have been a letter man on both the football and hockey teams; however, he was one of the hardworking members of both squads. “Vin’s” most notable achievements are on the diamond. Here he can play shortstop or third base in big league fashion. “Firpo” says he has nothing to do with the fair sex, but some are inclined to doubt this state- ment. Whatever you do in the years to come, we wish you the best of luck “Firpo”. ELISABETH SMALL “Libby” Freshman championship hockey team (1); Basket- ball squad (4); Girds’ Club (4); Class Basketball (4). “Libby”, oije of the lively members of our class, pos- sesses a pair of mischievous eyes and a becoming blush. She is an excessive talker and the source of many orig- inal and clever sayings. She has dabbled moderately in athletics and says that the proudest moment of her life was when she received her hockey numerals. Although “Libby” is a great reader and fairly devours books, her hobby is people. She has often been heard to remark, “Aren’t people funny? Don’t you just love ’em?” She thinks she may go to Abbott. We feel sure that with her interesting personality and well developed sense of humor she will “make good” wherever she goes. DONALD SMITH Don” Hi-Y (4); Traffic Squad (4). “Don” has made many friends at M. H. S. with his noted grin. In his last year he went out for football and succeeded in making the first team, thereby winning his “M . In his senior year Don was appointed to the Traffic Squad. “Don” plans to work next year, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see him studying at some busi- ness school. Best of luck, “Don”! SHIRLEY SMITH Girls ' Club (3) (4); Tennis (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4) ; Class Secretary (3) (4) ; Junior Prom Committee (3). Shirley is one of our most popular girls. At the Wash- ington School she was always a leader and she has con- tinued the good work through her four years at M. H. S. Her modesty and earnestness in everything she under- takes, from studies to athletics, have won for her a prom- inent place in our class. Her attention outside of school has been centered on a fine “Chap” who has grown to be quite a “man” now. It seems very evident that Shirley cannot be otherwise than popular and successful at Sim- mons College during the next four years and throughout life. EDITH W. SMITH “Edie” Girls ' Club (4). “Edie” is one of the most likeable girls in the Class of ’26. However, she has not had much opportunity to engage in school activities as she is an active and hardworking member of the Girl Scouts. Also she has spent a lot of time with her studies in order that she may enter college next fall. “Edie” has been a loyal supporter of all athletic teams of the school. In se- lecting a college, she favors Wellesley, and we all wish her the best of luck. ESTHER M. SOUTHER Girls’ Clul) (4). Four years ago a rather quiet young lady, known to her Washington School class-mates as Esther, entered M. H. S., and although four years have elapsed since that time, we still find her the same quiet person. But although she is quiet, she has made many close friends who all agree she is truly a sincere friend and an aw- fully good sport. Although Esther is not an athlete she has in her other qualities that which will prove of more advantage to her in later years. In elocution she is one of the leaders. She was one of the four, in both her junior and senior years, who participated in the finals in the prize speaking contest. It has been ru- mored that Esther is undecided whether she will go to Emerson’s School of Oratory or a Business College. Well, Esther, no matter which one you decide on we know you will succeed, and you can be sure of the hearty support of your classmates. rm NADINE FRANCES STEPHEN “Dean” “Neigh” Though to many Nadine may appear sedate and re- served, she is quite different to those who really know her She is good-natured and has a winning way all her own. If the bobbed hair fad ever should really go out of style, “Dean” would be one of the lucky ones, as so far she. has bravely resisted the barber’s scissors. Here’s hoping you never do bob your hair, Nadine. Individuality counts, you know. Whatever Nadine may choose to do for her future, she is certain to be a success. RUSSELL STETSON “Roscoe”, “Rusty”. Among Russell’s cares is his inability to make his hair lie down, a task which he has given up as an im- possibility. Another feature about this gentleman is that in all his four years at M. H. S. he has been unaffected by our fair damsels. This does not mean that he is the least bit bashful, merely that he is not to be moved by feminine charms. Nevertheless our “Roscoe” is a very bright boy and has proved himself an apt student in technical arts since he has successfully passed his M. I. T. exams. Let’s hope he’ll grow up to be a great big en- gineer. ' Sr AGNES STEVENS “Aggie” Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Basketball (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4). Agnes, known to everyone as “Aggie” came to M. H. S. from the Gooch School where she was a star volley ball player. She kept up her reputation in M. H. S., playing on the Freshman Baketball team, and on the school team the rest of her high school years. “Aggie” is full of the old scratch, and has had several afternoon sessions during her high school career — just for the fun of it! On Monday mornings the girls all gather around “Aggie” to hear about the wonderful time she had the Friday before at a “Tech” dance. Best of luck in your future, “Aggie”. STEWART L. STOKES “Stewie”, “Stokesie” Hi-Y (3) (4). “Stokesie”, known among female circles as “the boy with blue eyes”, is one of the recess trio, “Ken”, “Truie”, and “Stokesie”. This trio has been indivisible at re- cess time for the past four years. “Stewie” is a boy of sterling qualities and is an interested student of account- ing. After finishing a course at a business college, he hopes to juggle figures for the biggest and best concern in the world. We look forward to his becoming one of the leading C. P. A.’s. FRANCES STOREY “Fran” “Bare” Dolly” “Fran” is one of the small peppy members of the Class of ’26. Her ambition soars higher, oh yes, much higher than Woolworth’s Building. If you ' ll not repeat it, we’ll tell you, “She is going to the Western Union Telegraphy School”, but then, “Fran” is more or less a telegraphy sta- tion in herself. “Fran” is also a talented dancer, and, what- ever she undertakes, we wish her all the luck in the world. MAX H. STRAW Max came clown from Stow among the Vermont hills during his sophomore year. At that time he was rather diminutive in point of size (we all called him “Shrimp”). To the best of our knowledge he has never been out with any young lady, except perhaps his sis- ter; he does not smoke nor chew nor drink anything more intoxicating than Moxie. With these qualities he stands a fair chance of making a success in life. NATALIE CLARE STURGES “Nat” “Nate” “Gnat” Mayor of Civics 1 C; Class Secretary (2); Class Vice- President (3); .Junior Prom Committee (3); Girls’ Club (3) (4); Treasurer (4); ’’School Life” (4); Euclidean So- ciety (4); Traffic Squad (4); Field Hockey Manager (4); “The Charm School” (4); Year Book Staff (4). Behold! the first member of the famous, great and re- nowned “Eternal Triangle”. Do you wonder why this modest maiden has so many achievements to her credit? The solution is easy if you know it, for “Nat” hails from the celebrated town of Greenwood. Hasn’t that a refresh- ing sound? But then she claims she has lived there only one year, so her reputation isn’t entirely ruined. “Nat” is noted for her dainty appetite and her slenderness. But that only goes to prove that sometimes the smallest things attract the biggest. She has also proved her prowess by wrestling with Cicero, Geometry, and the other elements, and by cheering our teams. Do you wonder that we claim her as one of our most popular, all-around girls? BARBARA TAYLOR “Babb”, “Babbie” Class Field Hockey (1), Varsity (2) (3), Captain (4); Basketball (3); Class Basketball (4); Girls’ Club (3) (4), President (4); Traffic Squad (4); Year Book (4); “ The Charm School” (4). Behold the second member of the “Eternal Trian- gle” or “the Holy Three”! Since her freshman days “Barbie” has been one of the leaders of our class. She began her athletic career by starring on the champion- ship freshman field hockey team. Every season since has seen her on the field or in the “gym” scoring for Melrose in field hockey or basketball. “Barb” is our most all-around girl, for besides serving in the afore- mentioned activities, and her duties as president of the Girls’ Club, she has managed to maintain a high standard in her studies. “Barb” has been further dis- tinguished by her height and her ability to resist the call of the barber. The best we can wish for, “Barbie”, is that you succeed as well in Wellesley as you have in M. H. S. MARJORIE CLARK TRUESDELL “Mauj”, “Margie”. “ Pro et Con” (2). Although “Margie” has not been particularly active in the school activities, “We prithee kindly treat her right, She’s very shy you see, But if thou get to know her well She’ll be mighty nice to thee”. Wher it comes to simply, distinctive coiffures there’s none like Marjorie’s we are quite sure, for this red-haired girl is one of the few who has never had her tresses shorn, and now her head they still adorn. When “Margie” goes to Lesley Kindergarten School, we know that they will find as we have that, although she’s not so tall, good things are often small. MABEL GERTRUDE TUKEY “Mabe” “Tuke” Mabel came to Melrose in 19 22. During her years here she has won many friends. She hasn’t had her hair cut yet, but she combs it very becomingly. “Mabe’s” chief ambition is to be a teacher, but she has not de- cided where she shall train. We don’t want to be sel- fish, but we sincerely hope it will be at Salem Normal rather than at Maine Normal School, for the simple rea- son that we will still have her among the ranks of Melrose residents. “Mabe’s” favorite subject is Spanish but we are sure she will not burden any little innocents by teaching it. At any rate, good luck to you “Mabe”. FRANCES MADELEINE TURNER “Franny” Girls’ Club (4). “Franny” entered Melrose High by way of Washington Grammar School. We have not heard much about her, for she is somewhat of the bashful type. However, she is very interested in all school activities, and is always willing to help in whatever way she can. She is very faithful in her work and we understand that short-hand is her favorite study. “Franny” expects to take a course at Chandler’s this summer in order to gain more knowledge of secretarial work. We all wish her the best of luck. EDITH VIRGINIA TOWER “Ed” “Eddie” Girls’ Club (3); Chairman Social Committee (4); “Pro et Con” (1); ”Tlie Dragon” (2); “ Monsieur Perri- chon (3); The Florist Shop ” (3); The Charm School” (4); Buying Culture ” (3); “ When Silence Was Golden” (3); Masque and Wig (2); Vice-Pres. Masque and Wig (3); Pres. Masque and Wig (4); School Life” (4); Year Book Committee (4); Traffic Squad (4); Assembly Coin (3) (4). Behold! the last member of the “Unholy Three”. This charming young lady is jolly and good-natured as one can tell by her picture. Several times this past year “Ed” has prepared a good hearty meal for forty members of the Girls’ Club with about fifteen dollars. Naturally it has led to some pretty thrilling squash hunts and ice- cream chases, but much to her credit she has come through with the goods every time. Probably a great deal of her success is due to her talent as an actress, for, when “Ed” asks for a Club discount in her prettiest tone of voice, how can any poor shopkeeper resist? Her dra- matic ability has long been appreciated in school, not only in plays but at social gatherings as well. Who of us did not enjoy greatly the reading of “The Littlest Rebel” by E. Virginia Tower at the Pareint-Faculty Night? “Ed” is going to the Leland Powers School next year, where we know by her past work and popularity that she is bound, to be a success. DOROTHY LOUISE VARNEY “Dot” “Dot” is so quiet that we hardly know she is among us. She is always cheerful and is a great favorite with her friends. She is a fine girl and we all like her. Her school spirit is shown by the great interest she takes in school activities. At the games she can cheer as loud as any of her classmates. “Dot’s” ability makes her a great favorite with her teachers as well as her schoolmates. Next fall she is planning to enter Bridgewater Normal. We know she will succeed in her work and make many new friends. DOROTHY C. WALKER “Dot” Masque and Wig (3), (4); Girls’ Club (3), (4); French Play (3). When “Dot” entered the Melrose High School with the class of 1926, her nickname was very appropriate, for you had to look twice before you could find her; but now she equals the size of any of her classmates. Her friends will always remember her as “the girl with the contagious laugh and cheery smile”. She has a cheerful disposition and is full of fun, a hard worker, but not a grind. Never that! We wish you all kinds of good luck, “Dot”, and hope you will carry your honors through Hol- yoke, when you enter in September, as you have in Mel- rose High. 7M sSJkMUll KH FLORENCE MAY WALKER “Bunny” “Bunny”, one of the promising members of our senior class, was nearly lost to us at one time. She retired to the tall timbers and rolling fields of Pepperell, Mass., but with a desire to graduate with her old friends she returned this year to good old Melrose High. Since her return she has not only resumed old friendships, but has added many new friends. And her lively sense of humor makes her a great favorite with all of whom she comes in contact. “Bunny” is affected with wanderlust and one never knows today where she will be found tomorrow, but whether she stays or whether she goes, we know she will reflect credit on good old Melrose High. LESTER WILLIS WATERMAN Les” “Speed” “Surefoot” Ili-Y (2) (3) (4); Track (2) (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4). Lester Willis Waterman, born in Everett, popu- larly known as “Les”, “Speed”, Surefoot”. or “Ham- mering”, because of his successful endeavors on the football field and cinder path, first wishes it understood that he is in no way connected with the Waterman Fountain Pen Company. “Les” is one of our most ver- satile athletes, being a consistent performer in football, hockey, track and in his spare moments, basketball, and he has amassed five varsity letters. Lester spent the past summer “longslioreing” in order to “harden” up for football. When it comes to school spirit Lester has it, plus, and should he show the same spirit of “stick-to-it-iveness” in later life as he has in high school, he should he a senator, at least. In selecting a college, Lester favors Dartmouth. JOSEPHINE G. WEBB “Joe” Class Field Hockey (1); Varsity (2) (4); Class Bas- ketball (4), Varsity (4); Girls ' Club (4); P. E. Leader (11 (2) (3) (4); Gym Team (3). “Joe” is one of those heroines of girls’ athletics who appear now and then. There isn t much in the line that she can’t do. When one is standing on the side-lines, he may well be glad that he is out of the strong swing of her hockey stick, which always sends the ball to the other end of the field. Did you ever see her miss one? We were all quite surprised when “Joe” had her hair cut in her sophomore year, but we would all do it if we had her attractive wave. She is planning to enter B. S. P. E. next fall to take up Physi- RUTH C. WELLINGTON “Wici.i.ie” “Rutiiie” Ruth, though commonly known as “Ruthie”, or “Wellie”, thought that when she left Somerville High and came to M. H. S. that there wasn’t another school like Somerville’s, but since that time she has changed her mind. “Wellie” has made a lot of friends since she came to M. H. S.. and all that know her like her. She intends to go to Burdett College, but after her course there she doesn’t know just what she will do. Well “Ruthie”, no matter what you undertake, we all wish you the best of luck. !■ 7 FLORENCE B. WELLS “Bunny” Girls ' Club (3) (4). “Bunny” came to Melrose High by way of the Franklin School. Although she has lost many weeks of schooling each of her four years, she has come back “smiling.” And who of us has seen “Bunny” minus her smile? She is very anxious to enteil M. H. C. in the fall, where she is planning to take up “Home Economics.” We wish her all kinds of luck and success. NORMAN F. WELLS “Skid” “Normie” “Wellsy” “Normie” first saw the light of day on October 22, 1908, in Boston, Mass. But alas! the big city could not hold this young man, so he migrated to the “spotless town”. He attended the Franklin School, noted for its athletes, scholars, and sheiks, whence he was graduated in 1922. “Normie” is very popular with both sexes, es- pecially with the fair sex. He just missed making his letter in football this last year, due to scholastic difficulties. Cheer up, “Normie”, old boy, the best is yet to come. ELLEN ELIZABETH WHITE “Nellie” Although Ellen has not engaged in the activities of the school, she has become a very well known and pop- ular member of the Class of ’26. She has made a host of friends during her four years at school, and although she has been to seven different schools, she thinks that there is none better than M. H. S. Her one failing is that too much studying wears her out. and she intends to take a long and complete rest after graduation. Ellen is going to enter the business world, and we wish her the best of success. ALBERT HINDS WHITNEY “Al” “Chauncy” Hi-Y (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4); Treasurer of Hi-Y (4). Here is one of our modest and blushing, but popular fellows. “Al’s” popularity ex tends throughout all the school. This is so, not only among those of the sterner sex, as “Al’s” pleasing personality and good looks are also the subject of many admiring feminine eyes. Before applying for admission to this institution of learning he spent most of his time at the D. W. Gooch School. His short “Cummings” are few, only one in fact, and we all wish him the best of success in whatever he may attempt to do after leaving our dear old brick pile. Gertrude is a Melrosite clear through, having spent eight years of her life at the Winthrop and Livermore Schools and continuing for four more years at M. H. S. She plays the piano beautifully in spite of the fact that she can hardly reach the pedals due to a decided shortness of stature. Gertrude has not yet decided what she will do next year, but, whatever it is, we all wish her success. M. GERTRUDE WEST FRANK WILK “Frankie” Some time ago, as we recollect, “Frarkie” was sentenced to four years of hard labor in the brick pile. Our records show that he has finished his sentence and is now well acquainted with hard work. Perhaps some of you do not know “Frankie”. He is the quiet, blonde fellow, always on the job. His favorite study is Dook- keeping. His success will be great if he sticks to his work as he has in M. H. S. We can’t all be athletes, but we all have school spirit although not quite to the extent that “Frankie” has. We all wish him the best of luck and a very happy future. CHARLES F. WINTER “Charle” came over from Wakefield during his sophomore year and has since become our shining light. We have found none yet — not even a freshman — who does not know him. His Valentino is seen all over town, especially in the 2.30 to 4.30 rooms where he has spent many a long afternoon. “Charlie” is our class jazz hound and has not missed a local dance in the last two years. As a football player he would make a good baseball umpire, but none can deny that he is a worthy wiielder of the tennis racquet. MABEL LOUISE WOODS Mabel doesn’t like this class very well, so she says. But no wonder, for that collegiate thing called “appen- dicitis” kept hey from graduating with her class last year. We are glad to have her with us, however, for she’s one of those lively, jolly girls as you can see by her eyes. Her favorite pastime is driving an automo- bile, at which she is an expert. Besides being with us, Mabel attends a night school, for she has her mind set on being a first class stenographer, and here’s hoping “Al” doesn’t interfere with her career (for a while, at least). May the future hold all kinds of success for you, Mabel. DOROTHY LILLIAN WRIGHT, “Dot”, “Shorty” Field Hockey (1); Girl ' s Gym Team (3). “Shorty” is one of the girls who has certainly had her share of nick-names. Being only four feet eleven inches, she is known as “Peanut”, “Dotty”, “Shorty” and otherwise. “Shorty’s” favorite song is “She Was Just a Sailor’s Sweetheart”. If you would like the reason why, just ask her. “Shorty” is also one of our talented members, being a variety dancer. She hopes some day to become a big dancing star, so in the future when you see “Shorty’s” name before the footlights, don’t forget that she was a member of the class of ’26. All the best wishes of the class go with you, “Shorty”. EARLE S. CLARK “Clarkie” “Clarkie” joined ns in our freshman year from the Franklin School in the Highlands. He has not made himself known to everyone and has been satisfied to go through his course without making much noise. He is fond of all sports and has followed those of the school closely. He also is a member of that nationally famous basketball team, “The Clarke Brothers”. After completing his High School career and going through Tech — in the front door and out the rear — “Clarkie” intends to climb the ladder of success in building construction. GEORGE D. BISSELL, Jr. “Bus” This young man ambled in on the last day of Sep- tember and announced that he wished to be a senior, and, although he is about half the size of a freshman, he got away with it. He liked the school so well that he is taking a P. G. next year. Watch his dust a few years hence. WILLARD LLOYD DAVID DWYER “Bill” Baseball (3) (4); Football Manager (4). Friends, gaze on this youth, whose attendance at school has been most perfect. If he ever came two days in succession, he would stay for a week to cele- brate. “Bill” is one of the most popular boys in the class. His favorite pastime is juggling. He will, no doubt, be a great success if he follows this art as a vocation. We admire “Bill” because of his most pleas- ing personality. Here’s wishing you the best of luck in the future, “Bill”, and may your friendship be ever esteemed as it has been in M. H. S. KATHARINE LOUISE DOBYNS “Kay” “Dobry” Masque and Wig (3) (4) ; “Two Crooks and a Lady ” (3). “Kay” entered M. H. S. in her Sophomore year, coming from Newton High. Her pleasing personality, captivating smile and powers of speech have won for her innumerable friends in Melrose. As far as the op- posite sex is concerned “Kay” is known to favor “An- napolis” graduates. She has been an active member of the “Masque and Wig” for two years, and she ex- celled in the play “Two Crooks and a Lady”. “Kay” has successfully completed her junior and senior work in one year, which is certainly a notable achievement. Next fall she expects to resume her studies at the Katherine Gibbs’ Secretarial School. We all hope that you have the best of success, “Kay”. RUTH HOLLAND EATON “Holly” “Rufus” Girls ' Club (4). If one were to judge by the number of times “Miss Eaton” is heard in “Rufus’s” home room one would think her rather loquacious. But alas! one would be utterly mistaken, for that ejaculation, is merely a unique method of silencing garrulous pupils in “Rufus’s” vicinity. Seriously, though, Ruth is “true blue”, a fine, “all around” Scout, as is evinced by the fact that she is one of the first five “Golden Eaglets” in Melrose. We congratulate you upon your perseverance and wish you all success in the future, “Ruth”. PEARY S. STUART, “Stew”, “King”, “Stickers” Track (1) (2) (3) (4); Football (4); Debating Club (3). “Stew” entered M. H. S. by way of the Franklin Grammar School, in which edifice, he gained recogni- tion as a star baseball player. Upon entering high school, his athletic interest centered around track, and he was a constant performer on the varsity team for four years. Peary is an all round track man, but high jumping is his specialty. In 1924, at the Harvard Inter- scholastics, Class B, “Stew” cleared the bar at five feet eight and three-eighths inches. In 1925, he obtained more athletic laurels, as he was the varsity end on the football team. He was one of the clever members of the debating team during his junior year. Peary in- tends to enter some higher institution of learning next fall, but just what college he favors, has not been defi- nitely decided. Best of success for you in the future, Peary. DANIEL JOSEPH SULLIVAN “Sully”, “Danny” Football (4). It is really too bad that we haven’t a picture of “Sully”, for he is a very handsome boy. Besides this he is a great athlete and one of the biggest exponents of the gentle game of football. Scholastic difficulties have prevented him from winning his “M” more than once, but he has always been one of our best football and hockey players since his freshman days. Vice-President, Geraldine Ide Treasurer, Loring T. Cushman, Jr. Secretary, Dorothy Lees The Juniors are beginning to feel pretty good now, for aren’t they almost seniors, and haven’t they just put on a most extraordinary Prom with Edward Amazeen, Phyllis Buck, Helen Kennedy, Virginia Ball, and the officers in charge? Many members of this worthy class have also participated eagerly in the several organizations of this school and a few have held minor offices. Probably next year this class of ’27 will make itself even more conspicuous with the aid of its senior dignity. JUNIORS Amazeen, Edward S. Anderson, Ruth Anderton, Barbara Bagley, Gustave W. Bailey, Dorothy F. Baker, Ruth Baldwin, Mildred L. Baldwin, Walter Ball, Virginia M. Barrett, John Bayliss, Anna A. Beal, William M. Bean, Charles O. Behrle, Anthony Benedict, William F. Beshong, Gladys L. Black, Gladys I. Blackstone, Rowland Bonzagni, Augusta Borgal, Clyde Bryant, Pauline F. Buck, Phyllis C. Burke, Martha Cadigan, Lawrence J. Carpenter, Julian A. Carr, Franklin Cates, Florence E. Cary, Arthur D. Chase, Herbert Chisholm, Muriel H. Elarke, Phyllis Coburn, Gladys Cochrane, William S. Conn, Isabelle Cook, Elizabeth J. MHS til jg fl aUlOAMJCfcC Cragin, Mabel F. Creelman, Evelyn F. -Crocker, Virginia M. Crosby, Leslie L. Crowell, Carolyn Cushman, Loring T. Jr. Damren, Maxine A. Davis, Beatrice L. Davis, Lillian M. Davison, Eleanor S. Davison, Virginia Dawes, John C. Delaney, Joseph A. Despin, Ethel E. Dilyock, Natalie M. Dondero, Arthur Doty, Helen E. Dow, Katherine Dubrofsky, David Dunlay, Harry Easson, Helen Falby, John R. Farrahar. John M. Farrin, Velma Fernald, Evelyn M. Flanders, Richard W. Foley, Veronica A. Foster, Marion F. French, Virginia Fuller, Glen Gabriel, Alma Ttiovinio, Anthony -Gnirke, Paul Grovestein, Gretchen J Haines, Edith A. Harris, Kendall B. Harris, Mildred J. -Haskell, Florence B. Hatch, Margaret F. Hyman, Robert F. Hills, Marion E. Hodson, Emily B. Huse, Dorothy L. Huckins, Robert B. Hutchinson, Mildred E. Hutchinson, Robert S. Ide, Geraldine F. Johnson, H. Leslie Johnson, Leon K. Johnson, Robert J. Kasprzak, Bronislaw F. Keady, Thomas B. Keay, Ruth A. Kemp, Muriel L. Kidd, Ethel T. King, Elizabeth F. Kittredge, Arthur F. Jr. Kopfman, Anna M. Laserson, Anna M. Leavy, Dorothy C. Ledwith, Austin C. -Lees, Dorothy B. =-Libby, Beatrice L. Libby, Carman B. Libby, M. Clarrissa Libby, Stella I. Lilly, M. John Lloyd, Peter J. Lobdell, Perry S. Lockwood, Warren D. Loeffler, Viola M. Lovell, Dana Mahan, Charles W. Means, Olive E. Millane, Beatrice Miller, Eleanor Moore, Pearl A. Morehead, Kenneth B. Morrison, Charles S. Muldoon, Edward J. MacBrairty, Henry A, MacDonald, Carolyn R. MacKenney, Bernice McCarthy, Mary E. McClintock, Helen J. McCormick, Cecelia McCrae, Maclyn R. McDonnell, Euphemia B. McHugh, J. Howard McKown, John V. Jr. McLean, Muriel B. Neville, Dorothy Nichols, Russell W. Nicoll, Lester J. Norwood. Dorothy B. -Noyes, Robert A. O ' Connor, George B. Paddock, Ruth E. Peabody, Lester C. Peck, Frederick C. Peterson, Kenneth L. Pingree, Phyllis E. Pipe, Gordon Plant, Curtis G. Pollard, Marjorie -Pike, Dorothy J. Pottle, Donald Prior, Melville ,Putney, Robert E. Rapp, Lena C. Reardon, Agnes E. Reed, Kenneth Reid, John R. Reynolds, Marcella Richardson, Marion A. Richardson, Virginia Robinson, Mary B. Rogers, Laurence B. Ruiter, Florence Ruiter, Frances J. Russell, Eunice M. Sanford, Evelyn M. Sargent. Elizabeth M. Savage, Jean Sewell, Edith F. Sizer, Clifford Small. Harrison D. Smith, Dorothy R. Smith, Mildred Snowden, Alyce P. Solomon. Eleanor Souter, Robert Stephenson, Lester H. Stevens, Kathleen E. Stevens, Ruth Stuart, Laurence Sturges, Horace Sullivan, Daniel J. Swain, Leslie C. Swett, Margaret L. Taylor, Elizabeth C. Tomes, Lillian N. -Townsend, Carol E. Turner, Jessie E. Wahlgren, Hardy F. Ward, Thelma M. Whitten. Gilbert Y. Whitten, Ruby E. Whittemore, Lydia Whittier, Dorothy J. Wiggin. Frederic T. Jr. Williams, Margery M. Wilson, Frances Wood, Mildred F. Woods, Amy E. Woods, Dorothy A. OFFICERS President, Kenneth Baker Vice-President, Beulah Kelley Treasurer, Ralph Clements Secretary, Frances Eldridge Our sophomores are most inconspicuous, for they are neither freshmen, juniors, nor seniors. However, they made the seniors look to their laurels when Kenneth Baker, their worthy president, aided by the Sophomore Debating Team, proved to the judges that Mussolini’s rule is harmful to the Italians. We expect great things from you, sophomores. Keep up your good record. Aitken, Paul J. Andrews, Henry N. Armstrong, William M. Babcock, George B. Baker, Barbara Baker, Kenneth G. Baldwin, Marilouise Bates, Curtis S. Bell, James F. Bemis, Sterling L. Benedict, Jean Bennett, Arnold Berninger. Melvin V. SOPHOMORES Berthel, Beatrice J. Blackstone, Jesse D. Bonzagni, Beatrice J. Borgal, Vivian I. Bourne, Ruth M. Boyajian, Marion Boyajian, Martha Briggs, Robert L. Jr. Brigham, Geneve Brophy, Paul T. Brown, Virginia Bryan, Fred T. Burnham, Malcolm Jr. Burns, Jeanette M. Cargill, Austin T. Carter, Florence O. Carter, William F. Cartland, Donald Cattley, Amy L. Clements, Frances E. Clements, Ralph H. Clemons, Catherene E. Cobleigh, Laura B. Cobleigh, Phyllis C. Cochrane, Richard M. Coffin, Lena J. Colbert, Margaret M. Colby, Robert Cole, Margaret Coleman, Grace Coleman, Laurence E. Collier, Joan Collins, Warren D. Connors, Fred M. Cook, Edgar S. Cookson, Pauline V. Cory, Helen G. Coye, Agnes E. Crosby, Arthur L. Cummings, Marguerite Cummings, Ruth A. Darrali, Leon Davis, Janet P. Day, Elizabeth E. Dean, Marion E. Dempsey, Frances S. Dobson, Beatrice E. Dolloff, Joseph W. Duffill, John W. Duffill, Raymond A. Dwyer, Sidney B. Eldridge, Frances Ellis, Penley A. Farrell, Fergus L. Farrin, Josephine T. Fellows, Helen E. Felt, Catherine Flint, Olive M. Franklin, Mary M. Gage, Florence E. Gardner, A. John Gerry, Ralph Gile, Elisabeth P. Gilmore, Frances B. Glidden, Elwyn A. Goddard, Harold C. Jr. Goldfarb, Ida I. Grace, Doris V. Greatrix, Elmer W. Greenlaw, Fred Grosser, Ila H. Gurnett, Alice R. Haines, John G. Jr. Hancock, Dorothy Hannigan, Thomas Haroth, Henry Harris, Dorothy B. Haskell, Florence Hayden, Arthur I. Hazzard, Bertha Hearne, Edward W. Jr, Hecht, Dorothy Higgins, Claude Hughes, James A. Hughes, Laura J. Hunter, George E. Jr. Hunter, Robert P. Jepson. Ruth A. Johnson, Irving Jr. Kelley, Beulah King, Bettina Kittredge, Alton L. Kuhn, John Larson, George W. Lawson, Richard C. Leary, George E. Legg, Alice J. Leslie, Philip H. Letteney, Robert B. Lewis; Ellen F. Lofchie, A. Frederick Lord, Virginia Loring, Eugene R. Lucey, Bernard D. MacCabe, Lola M. ■ ' Mace, Isabel F. Macdonald, Florence MacKenzie, Alice L. Mackermon, James E. Maguire, Joseph H. Maihiot, Elmer E. Jr. Manuel, Irene P. Margeson, Carl L. Margeson, Ethel E. “Mason, Barbara G. McDonald, William M. McKenna, Joseph B. McKie, Donald C. Means, Richard C. Merrill, Helen Milano, James E. Monegan, Muriel M. Moody, Isabella A. Moore, Winthrop F. Morcombe, Pearl E. Morrell, Edna V. Morse, Robert K. Moulton, Elizabeth R. Mulready, May J. Murphy, Florence I. Nash, Gertrude M. Nash, Virginia Neary, Estelle M. Nesmith, Carolyn E. Newton, Brenda E. O’Connell, Eileen M. -Orcutt, Frank W. Osgood, Mary I. Peck, Marion E. Perkins, Marion G. Peter, Deeb E. Peverly, Russell E. Pickering, Willa Pike, Warren M. Pierce, Frances M. Polansky, Mildred R. Porter, Alva E. Procter, Eugene F. Ramsey, Joseph A. Richardson, Marjorie 1 Richardson, Myrtice E Roberts, Marion Robinson, Angela G. Ross, Elbridge B. Ross, Mary A. Rotondi, Edward C. Roulston, Roswell Jr. Round, Marion E. Ruddock James — Sackett, Fred S. Salisbury, Alston M. Sanford, Edna G. Schaiffer, Albert Sears, Kathryn Servis, G. Webster Shepard, Dorothy Short, Ruth M. Simpson, George F. Smith, Edna C. Souter Ruth Souther, Susan I. Spurr, Eleanor Stewart, J. Russell Stover, Eleanor C. Swenson, Edwin J. Sutherland, Harold Swift, M. Madeline Szugalsky, Anna Thomas, Ida G. Thomas, Ruth L. Towner, Kenneth L. Townsend, Yvonne Tulley, John J. Turner, Henry A. Varney, George E. Webb, Bertha E. Webster, Norman G. Whidden, Robert E. Wilbur, John L. Woodbury, Dorothy M Woodbury, Richard T. Wortmon, Weldon W. The freshmen are considered too young to have the responsibility of elect- ing class officers, so they have to be content with their offices in “Mac’s” Civics classes. Nevertheless, they have proved to be very social, hardly showing their “greenness” in the dance hall at all. Both male and female have even thought themselves superior enough to be seen with upper-class members at various places of amusement. Such is the impudence of this snappy freshman class. FRESHMEN Aaskoo, Earl Allis, Dorothy R. Anderson, Daisy M. Andrews, Eleanor Armstrong, Harold I. Atwood, John C. Auerback, Dexter R. Bailey, Edith E. Balcom, Mildred G. Barrett, Anna G. Barry, William T. Jr. Barter, Arline F. Bates, Gladys M. Bailiss, Ruth F. Beal, George Bernisconi, Louis A. Berninger, Alberta A. Biggleston, Ruth S. Bishop, William E. Binda, Charles F. Jr. Black, W. John Bleyle, Eleanor W. Blodgett, Helen W. Bolton, Blanchard F. Bowser, Harry E. Jr. Boyle, Joseph W. Brettell, Ruby E. Brown, Horace K. Bruce, Norma E. Bryon, Bernard F. Bryon, Gertrude M. Bullens, Barbara Bullens, Dorothy Butterick, Rodney I. Camerlin, Charles E. Cameron, Donald E. Cameron, Marjorie L. Cambell, Constance Canty, John J. Cary, Earl N. Cary, Robert Casano, Beatrice Cassell, Edward F. Jr. Chamberlain, Irving K. Champion, Harold L. Chetwynde, Evelyn G. Corey, L. Blanche Chisholm, Gilmore k Clarke, Barbara Clark, George N. ' Cole, Ada Collins, John P. Corbett, IpWft F. . Corriveau, Elizabeth E. Crafts, Leslie R. Creelman, Arnold Crockett, Ida Cronin, Joseph P. Crouss, Harry F. Cummings, Ralph N. Curtis, Henry J. Cutts, Leila M. Darling, Barbara C. Davis, Ethel E. Davis, Marjorie E. Davison, Dorothy M. Daw, Edna Delaney, Anna Desmond, Helen Desmond, William J. DeWolfe, Morton Dix, Barbara Dondera, Alice Downing, David A. Dresser, Eleanor tr Dwyer, Louise D. Eaton, Louise Edmonson, Mary E. Ehlert, Paul G. Elliot, E. Marion Ells, Thelma W. Ells, Warren H. Emery, Elizabeth S. Etsell, Edna Farrell, Alice W. Fish, Thelma F. Flanagan, Irving E, Flanders, Walter H. Fogg, Roger Foster, John T. Jr. Foster, Raymond C. ' Frost, Bradford R. ' Furber, Douglas Furber, Mildred Gerry, Ruth W. Gibson, Phyllis Glenn, Roland D. Goddard, Elva J. Goodwin, Arthur E. J. Gove, Charlotte Z. Graham, Robert H. Graves, Elisabeth ' Griffin, Barbara ' •Gustin, Constance Hannigan, Walter Harlow, Jean L. Harris, John B. Hearne, John H. Heyberg, Anna F. Heyliger, Almon Hicks, Elizabeth Higgins, Ethel Hixon, Gertrude L. Hoffman, John F. Houser, Marjorie Howe, Marjorie Hult, Ruth E. ' Hunt, Bettina S. ' ' Hunt, Helen Hunter, Lillian C. Hulton, J. Wilbert Hynes, Kenneth N. Ingham, Alice Jackson, Anne Jeffers, Janice Jenkins, George A. John, Martha F. Johnson, Alan B. Johnson, Doris ' Johnson, Harriet t Johnson, Philip Johnston, Raymond P. , Jordon, George S. Kaspazak, Anne R. Keady, Walter E. Keating, Edward Keen, Mary E. Keene, Joseph H. Keeney, Ralph T. Keith, Marjorie W. Keough, John J. Kidd, Russel S. Kimball, Franklin S. Kimball, Ruth Kinnie, George D. Kirmes, William Kzell, Elizabeth V. Layllen, Ruth Leary, Milford H. T. Libby, Mercedes E. Lilly, George M. Lindell, Vera E. Little, John Lobdell, Prentiss Love, Carroll F. Lovell, Janice Lowe, Freida I. Lynde, Dorothy W. MacDonald, Lovina Mader, Merrill Magnuson, Harriet D. Mahon, Laurence W. Malm, Elizabeth A. Marchant, Norman Margosion, Henry 1 Mathias, Edith B. McArdle, Thomas McCann, Ralph E. ( -McCarthy, Henry J. McCormick, Carolyn - McKenney, Betty Menadue, Louis E. Merrifield, Harriet E. Milano, Evelyn G. Mellane, Helen Mills, Kenneth S. Monroe, Helen E. Montgomery, Louise A. Moody, Lawrence E. Mooers, Evelyn A. Moors, Bernard H. Morell, Ray B. Morrill, William Moulton, Virginia L. ' Munn, Richard A. Munsen, Matilda K. Myrick, Roger D. Nason, Richard B. Newton, Carroll T. Nicoll, Audrey L. ■ Nichols, Charlotte Noble, Ruth M. Norgren, Frank A. Norris, Louis Noyes, Edward Noyes, Richard W. Nutt, James F. O’Connor, Gerald O’Leary, Henry O’Leary, Locus Ollig ' , Lillian F. Palwer, Frank E. Parsons, Edith M. Patten, Madelyn H. Persons, Harold Peters, Hollis Phillips, Eben F. Phillips, Helen Pike, Emma Pipe, Elizabeth Polansky, Elizabeth B. Porter, Margaret Posner, Sigmund Powers, Dorothy P. Proctor, Shirley M. Putnam, Hamilton S Quinn, Gertrude Rand, Harold Reardon, Florence Reed, Samuel Rice, Elizabeth Richards, Muriel V. Riggs, Lorrin C. Robbins, Paul Roberts, Dave F. Roeder, Kenneth G. ■Ross, Marjorie V. Ruddrik, Margaret Russell, Lynde Russell, Meriam L. Sample, Frederick Sample, Plorin Sampson, Malcolm Sands, Benjamin F. Scannell, Richard I. ' Scenna, Domini Scenna, William Shaw, Verna L. Sherman, Ernest L. Simeone, Raymond Singer, Thelma Skillings, Florence M. Small, Gilbert Smith, Eliot Smith, Helen Smith, Kenneth A. ’ Smith, Milton T. Smith, Peter - Snell, Ruth M. Snowden, Frank ■ Soley, William A. Jr. Souter, Philip w. • Spadafora, William ■ Speaker, Florence E. Spurr, Robert Sterns, Victoria E. Stetson, Mary R. Stevens, Chester U. - Stevens, Gladys E. , Stiles, Kenneth , Stuart, Barbara L. Stuart, Prescott U. Sullivan, Leon • Swett, Frances E. Swett, Katherine Taber, Lois E. Tyler, Robert C. Thomas, Priscilla M. Tomer, Phyllis A. . Townsend, Dorothy A. Trites, Walter E. . Tulley, William G. Van Cor, Wallace C. 1 Varley, Henry L. Wall burg, William D. Warnlund, Edward J. - Waterman, Muriel D. West, Dorothy G. West, Edith W. r West, Ellen C. Westhaver, John D. Whitehouse, Davis A. Wiley, Constance Williams, Arnold W. ■ Wilson, Valerie W. Wilson, William J. Winson, Robert C. Wood, Elinor F. Wood, Gladys L. Woodland, Freda Woodland, Muriel A. .York, Leighton w itSag53KS V ' S ' i EDWARO Helen F. Slade Alice G. Drake M. Roberta Miller Frances H. Dodge K. Olive Hirst Hugh C. Whittemore Rose D. Lamphear WlLHELMINA J. STALKER Lester E. Young Charles H. Woodbury Olive Durgin Principal, William D. Sprague Submaster, Charles H. Woodbury Dean of Girls, Edith S. Blake English Department Elizabeth E. Hall Amy S. Damon Edith S. Blake Language Department Marion M. Messer Elizabeth F. Abbe Efpie S. Brown History Department H. Otis Noyes Eva E. Hodsdon George A. McPheters Howard B. Wilder Mathematics Department Lucy R. Osgood Walter E. Hammond Edgar P. Leach Commercial Accounting Department Edward Dahl Ethel M. Bird Anna L. Maguire Secretarial Department — Florence E. Stacy, Gwendolyn Griffin Science Department George A. Hutchins Imogene J. M. Conland Ethel L. Fuller Mary S. Mills Drawing Department, Mary E. Coyle Music Department, Elmer Wilson Principal’s Secretary, M. E. L. W t aite Coaches — Boys, Theodore F. Bullen ; Girls, Barbara Goss isaStEJ FACULTY PERSONAGES IN PEN AND INK H. ons m s ye , is our. H i 5 T O R y TEACHER, 8 01 HE ' S R£ALL I A vEfty £(Ood gasket 0Alu Placer, due T« LAC K OP SPACE Yv £ couuo MOT fci)M A POLL LtN TH VIEW OF Hit Foe. He HAS fceALLy ama ueloos ■pHySlOOt NOO will S IAPl HAVE TO take our, WORD Fort, It HE RE ' S OOft. ( 0 ST P 6 P u LA A. AH® EMER-C tT ' C TEAcMELIH a PoseiNV HICH HE SELOOM |$ S££H, HE IS H £ ft- c PtCTOft-EO m SficeMH Amo R.E FLl CT IVE EAOOO. ftAu EJT T£ACHeft- AR ' Aae PKTUREJHlSp i, T H r Se - O ' OTE MR., young ' s STATE I O P NEfcVOU S £XH AWSTlOM EDWARD S c xse: V M EUCLIDEAN SOCIETY President , Earl Ferguson Vice-President, Ruth Barrows Secretary, Elizabeth Barry Members: Treasurer, Helena Glenn Edward Amazeen Austin Ledwith Ruth Barrows Dana Lovell Elizabeth Barry Olive Means William Beal Charles Morrison Barbara Burr Parker Perry Louise Carlson Gertrude Peters George Chamberlain Phyllis Pingree Elizabeth Cook John Reid Gwendolin Cook Mary Robinson Earl Ferguson Margaret Rourke Elizabeth George Natalie Sturges Helena Glenn Margaret Swett Joseph Huckins Thelma Ward Robert Huckins Frances Wilson Murie l Kemp Mildred Wood Ethel Kidd The Euclidean Society is one of the oldest clubs in the Melrose High School. It was founded in 1913. It is also the only club in the school founded on scholarship. Only juniors and seniors who have maintained an average of A or B in either mathematics or science and have passed in the other are eligible for membership. The purpose of the club is to further interest in mathe- matics and science in the school. This past year has been one of the most successful of seasons. Increased interest has been shown in the work of the club as twenty-five members have been taken in this year. With the help of Mr. Hammond, the faculty advisor, many interesting meetings have been held. m % r - DEBATING CLUB President , Kenneth G. Baker Vice-President , Earl Ballister Secretary, Harry Kauphman Sergeant at Arms, Richard Means Committee Chairmen Programme, Austin Ledwith I ntcrscholastical Debating , R. Pierce TEAMS Ells FRESHMEN Fogg Varley Scenna Baker SOPHOMORE Bryan Means Hearne Amazeen JUNIOR Crosby Kauphman Noyes Ballister SENIOR Gladding Pierce Stuart Kenneth Baker INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAM Richard Pierce Rutherford Byam 1 Edward Amazeen Edward Amazeen Fred Bryan Kenneth Baker Rutherford Byam Earl Ballister William Coleman Fred Connors Edger Cook Philip Cooper Leslie Crosby LIST OF MEMBERS Warren Ells Richard Means Roger Fogg William Scenna Earl Furgeson Webster Servis George Gladding Perry Stuart Edward Hearne Wren Stuart Harry Kauphman Walter Trites Austin Ledwith Leland Varley Eugene Loring William Wallburg Thomas McArchi Richard Woodbury Donald McKie The Debating Club has just completed a most successful year. Septem- ber found the Debating Club at the lowest ebb in its history with an enroll- ment of less than eight active members. Slowly and surely the club grew, until after four months the membership had advanced 400%. More than that, there was new life and enthusiasm in this club. What seemed impossible in September, was possible in January; and what seemed impossible in January was successfully completed in May. Last year’s club left two debaters fit for interscholastical debating; this year’s leaves eight well trained debaters. The two predominating events this year were the interscholastic and inter- class debates. The inter-class d ebates were most successful inasmuch as they trained sixteen boys to debate and understand the principles of debating. The results of the semi-finals were as follows : Freshmen, 0 ; Sophomores, 2 ; Juniors, 1; Seniors, 2. The finals were held in the Assembly Hall, and won by the Sophomores. Baker and Pierce were the outstanding debaters of the occasion. The only interscholastic debate of the year was held at the Wakefield High School on May 15 which proved exceedingly interesting. Much credit for this debate, as well as for the progress of the club, is due to Mr. Wilder, the Coach, who has worked with untiring energy. W SCHOOL LIFE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Contributions School News Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics Personals Exchanges Personal and Alumni News Richard Pierce Russell Maccabe Elizabeth George Edith Tower Donald Pelt Marion Bourne Howard Furber Elizabeth Taylor Thelma Johnston BUSINESS STAFF Senior Advertising Manager Everton Loveless Junior Advertising Manager Donald Allmon Ass’t. Junior Advertising Manager Robert Noyes Subscriptions Manager Curtis Glover Auditor George Gladding REPORTERS Seniors Natalie Sturges Parker Perry Sophomores Richard Means Dorothy Woodbury Juniors Dorothy Pike Robert Souter Freshmen Warren Ells Irma Corbett “School Life” is a monthly publication edited and managed by the students of the Melrose High School. Due to the excellent support received from the student body, this paper rarely has anything but the greatest amount of suc- cess. The season just passed marks one of the most successful years “School Life” has ever experienced. But how could it be otherwise with such an efficient staff and with Mr. Whittemore as faculty advisor? Best wishes for continued success are extended to the staff of 1926-1927. THE THRIFT COUNCIL The Thrift Council of Melrose High School was organized in October 1925 for the purpose of stimulating a desire to save among the pupils. The Council consists of one boy or girl from each home room. The presi- dent is Kendrick Chapman ; vice-president, Kenneth Baker ; secretary, Frances Eldredge; supervisor, Mr. Dahl. The Council wished to create a new spirit and interest toward saving and it has succeeded. M. H. S. has accomplished more in saving during the past year of 1925-1926 than ever before. In October the percentage of “bankers” in the school was 10% ; now it averages 25%. The Sophomores have done the best work. Room 18 has had 100% since December first. Room 60 had 100% several times and maintains a good high standing. Room 53 has stayed steadily between 50 and 65%. Most of the other rooms held a fair percentage and interest certainly has grown. In an M. H. S. poster contest Russell Maccabe won first prize ; Florence Haskell, second; Edward Casey, Earl Carey, and George Jenkins received honorable mention. In a state contest, where members from the High Schools all over Massa- chusetts competed, M. H. S. again came out on top. Russell Maccabe won first prize, and Edward Casey, second. Ruth Perry and Gilbert Whitten received honorable mention . Saving is quite as important as any other school activity. It increases thrift and habits of saving. An M. IT. S. program which did not include saving would not be quite complete. Next year the Thrift Council hopes to develop its little start into bigger things. It hopes to increase the school percentage until we can equal any other. But most of all it wishes to see M. II. S. pupils realize that to save regularly is one of the greatest, straightest, and surest ways to Success. w MASQUE AND WIG SOCIETY President, Edith Tower Vice-President, Russell Maccabe Secretary, Gwendolin Cook Treasurer, Richard Pierce The past year has been one of success and accomplishment for the Dramatic Society. The outstanding event of the season was the presentation of the play, “A Rose O’ Plymouth Town”. Not only did the play reveal the ad- vancement made in acting, but it also showed a marked improvement in scenic art and costuming. The entire membership of 60 was concerned in the presen- tation, thus making it entirely a club production. The monthly meetings of the year have been planned to be entertaining as well as educational. One of the most delightful occasions was the attendance of the club at the presentation of “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Boston Repertory Theatre. The club has increased in spirit as well as in membership during the year. In all its work it has striven to promote a desire for good drama in the school and community. W • v- - r THE ORCHESTRA Although several talented members of the orchestra graduated with the class of 1925, under the skilled direction of Mr. Wilson, new members were quickly assimilated with those who remained, and the same fine standard and reputation the orchestra has made in previous years was maintained through- out 1926. During this year the orchestra played an important and creditable part at many of the school affairs. When the Masque and Wig presented “A Rose 0 ! Plymouth Town”, it was the orchestra who helped to complete the program. One of the biggest undertakings the school enters is the annual musical comedy. This year the “Mikado” was given, the great success of which depended upon the orchestra. It seems fitting also to mention that it was to some of the members of our own High School Orchestra that the Radio prize was awarded, — something of which we may well be proud. 1926 will again see some of its orchestra members graduate, but the orchestra will continue to go on just the same and just as successfully with all due credit to our leader, Mr. Wilson. TRAFFIC SQUAD Captain, Donald Allmon Lieutenants Ashton Gourley Gordon Pipe Donald Felt This year, as lias been the custom in the past few years, there lias been a group of young fellows and girls stationed about the building to control the filing from one room to another between periods. This group of students, called the “Traffic Squad”, is for the most part made up of seniors with a few juniors helping out. This year the squad has been under the leadership of Donald Allmon, who has been working hard to make his squad as efficient as possible. A fair proof of his success in these endeavors is manifest in the quick, orderly, and quiet passing in the corridors, in the middle of the year Captain Allmon took the initiative, and as a result two new features have been added. The first of these was the equipment of each officer with a red arm band bearing the letters “T. S. ” These badges give the officers an official atmosphere and make them distinguishable from the common rabble. The second of these features was the appointment of one superintendent or lieutenant for each of the three floors. Needless to say, these introductions have been a great aid in the filing problem of the school. In the new physical education system introduced by Physical Director Bullen, the traffic squad has played an important part. On them, in coopera- tion with the physical education leaders, has evolved the duty of seeing to it that those participating in the marching bear themselves with a soldierly mien. In spite of the fact that it is unpleasant for a traffic officer to feel required to exact obedience from his fellow students ; in spite of the fact that it is difficult for youths to make perfect examples of themselves for their classmates, it cannot be denied that the members of the traffic squad have sensed their duty and carried it out to their utmost, and they are to be con- gratulated upon a year of service to their classmates and their school. GIRLS’ CLUB President, Barbara Taylor Vice-President, Muriel Chisholm Treasurer, Natalie Sturges Recording Secretary, CIwendolin Cook Corresponding Secretary, Evelyn Creelman During the past year the Girls’ Club has become well organized and is looked upon as a vital force in the school. In the club there are about one hundred girls who, under the splendid leadership of Miss Blake and Mr. Mc- Pheters, have tried to carry the ideals of the club into the life of the school, the home, and the community. The meetings have been varied and worth while, through the efforts of Mildred Bates, Chairman of the Program Committee. Many discussions have been held on subjects which vitally touch the school girl’s life. Among the speakers who have brought inspiration to the meetings are Mrs. Elsie Wood- land Wells, Miss Dorothy Dean, Miss Marjorie Stiekney, Mrs. Morton Plum- mer, Mrs. Frank Campbell, Miss Annie C. Washburn, Mrs. Eaton Perkins, Mr. Frederick Lacey, Mr. Roy Coombs, and Mr. William D. Sprague. We never knew before that our chairman of the Social Committee, Edith Tower, was a cook, but at our suppers we all learned the fact without any ill results. One of our social meetings, under the leadership of Coach Barbara Goss, took us back to our childhood days, which caused us all to feel quite at ease and apparently enjoy ourselves, if noise is any sign of enjoyment. The Girls’ Club united with the Hi-Y Club in giving the Appreciation Banquet to the Football and Field Hockey Teams; also the two clubs put on a very successful Parents’ and Teachers’ Night with Roland Tapley as vio- linist. Melrose High is the only school in this vicinity that has any club of this kind, and, as others are seriously contemplating organizing one, we ought to be proud in having been the originator of this splendid organization. HI-Y CLUB President, Truman J. Menadue Corresponding Secretary, Russell Nichols Vice-President, Ralph Mackenzie Recording Secretary, Everton Loveless Treasurer, Albert Whitney Adult Advisor, George A. MacPheters For the fourth successive year the Hi-Y Club has carried out with won- derful efficiency its program of helpfulness and co-operation throughout the community. It has proved to be a potent influence for good among the boys of the school, and through its work has done much to raise the standard of scholastic and athletic endeavors. On the program for each meeting has been a speaker of high calibre or a discussion of some topic dealing with life problems of every boy. The speakers have included Mr. Herman II. Stuart, Mr. William I). Sprague, several mem- bers of the faculty, Jack Ross of Dartmouth, Mr. N. A. Alger, Mr. Victor Friend, Mr. Fred W. Lacey, Father Burton, and Mr. Charles II. Adams. Each one has brought a message from his branch of the business and social world that has been a help and inspiration to the group to stand for high ideals and to realize the conditions of the wider life into which they will soon be entering. It is only through the excellent guidance of the adult leader of the group, Mr. MacPheters, that it has been possible to raise the club to such an impor- tant position in the school and the movement at large. The Melrose Hi-Y is recognized as the biggest and best organization of its kind in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In the work for this year the boys have carried on and participated in several interesting affairs. The best known of these is the Football and Field Hockey Banquet, now an annual testimonial to the work and spirit of the two teams. At no other time in the year is there such a wonderful demonstration of school spirit. Again this year, it was the keynote of the whole evening, and its evidence was pleasingly commented upon by all the visitors from rival schools. A Parents-F acuity night was held in conjunction with the Girls’ Club in March. A large group was present to enjoy one of the most delightful pro- grams ever presented in the school hall. The Minstrel Show in May went off with the usual snap and dash of the club’s presentations. Through contribu- tions from the members, general welfare work was carried on in the school. The most frequent evidence of this was in the sending of greetings and flowers to the sick. In October a group of the members attended the conference at New Bed- ford where they did considerable work for the cause among the newer clubs. At the Tech buildings in March the Greater Boston conference was held. Over twenty members attended this and came back with an increased vision and an inspiration to strive continually to better their lives. The induction team when in top form made a visit to Everett to put on the induction service there. Joint meetings were held with Wakefield and Malden to increase the bond of friendship connecting the clubs and to give each a broader insight into the problems of the movement in various sections. In all, the club feels that it has had a most successful season and looks forward with much expectation to many others like it. Most Popular Boy and Girl Most Athletic Boy and Girl.. Prettiest Girl Handsomest Boy Class Man-Hater Class Woman-Hater Best Dancers Class Actress Class Actor Most Bashful Girl Most Bashful Boy Class Grind Most Successful Bluffer Least Successful Bluffer Class Movie Fans Best-natured Boy and Girl... Class Work Dodger Class Wit Class Giggler Class Blusher Class Genius Class Flirt Class Clown Class Poet Class Exaggerator Class Ladies’ Man Class Pals Most Original Boy and Girl.. Most Fastidious Member Valedictorian Salutatorian Essayist Truman Menadue and Shirley Smith Daniel Reardon and Marion Bourne Betty Mathias Kendrick Chapman Louise Carlson Albert Clarke ..Charles Winter and Marguerite Murphy Edith Tower Philip Bourneuf Louise Carlson Albert Clarke Elizabeth Barry Lauraine Beane William Lane Marguerite Murphy and John Carr Everton Loveless and Elizabeth Anderson Peary Stuart Edward Casey Helen Becherer Donald Felt Russell Maccabe Marguerite Murphy Edward Casey Elizabeth George Helen Becherer Ashton Gourley Lauraine Beane and Alona Friend Richard Pierce and Alona Friend Donald Allmon Elizabeth Barry Louise Carlson Mildred Bates mm PHY THE ESIME SOViaWELY FOOTBALL Although the record of this year’s team is not equal to that of last year’s, the season’s performances were very creditable. Witli but three letter men left from the 1924 team the prospects were far from encouraging, but Coach Bullen developed a fighting team which was a credit to the school. As was to be expected with such lack of experienced players, the team was rather weak in its first games, but on October 12th the boys found them- selves, and, playing one of their best games of the year they held the strong Malden team on almost even terms. By Thanksgiving Day the Melrose team had, by reason of its indomitable spirit, won three league games and tied a fourth. With the league champion- ship hinging on the outcome of the Arlington game, the rival rooters packed the Arlington field with one of the biggest crowds yet to witness a Mystic Valley game. The teams battled on almost even terms for four periods with Melrose always threatening, but never able, to score. On the other hand, Arlington scored in the first and fourth periods, thus reannexing the championship. Despite the loss of the objective match, Melrose should be proud of this year’s team, for through the combined efforts of Coach Bullen, Asst. Coach Hammond, Captain MacKenzie, and the whole squad, a green team was devel- oped into the runner-up for the championship and one which met its only league defeat at the hands of one of the strongest Arlington elevens in years. The season’s results: Melrose 0 — Weymouth 7 Melrose 7 — Quincy 30 Melrose 0 — Malden 12 Melrose 0 — Everett 26 Melrose 6 — Woburn 6 Melrose 7 — Watertown Melrose 20 — Winchester 6 Melrose 0 — Durfee 7 Melrose 33— Wakefield 0 Melrose 12 — Alumni 7 Melrose 0 — Arlington 12 FIELD HOCKEY Captain, Barbara Taylor Manager, Natalie Sturges Coach, Barbara Goss The girls awarded letters are: Barbara Taylor, L. H. B. Margaret Rourke, C. H. B. Beulah Kelley, C. I. Marion Bourne, G. Capt.-elect, Geraldine Ide, R.H.B. Gwendolin Cook, L. I. Gladys Johnson, R. F. Mildred Smith, R. W. Barbara Burr, L. W. Josephine Webb, L. F. Phyllis Buck, R. I. Margaret Colbert, R. F. Natalie Sturges The Field Hockey Team this year started and ended with a bang. Much to our fear, the first contest was a league game, but Woburn raised our hopes by allowing us to beat them 5-1. The Gardner game here was slaughter, because the Chair City girls couldn’t get used to playing on a good field, so succumbed 4-0. When we journeyed there, they had the advantage over us on account of their familiarity with an excuse for a. field. Even “Barb” Taylor’s legs couldn’t carry her over the mountains of dirt and rock fast enough, so Gardner tied us 1-1. Other non-league games were with Stoneham, Concord, Newton, and Medford, who suffered similar tragedies (for them). Our old rival, Winthrop, went down before our forward line’s onslaught by a score of 4-0. At Swampscott our feminine runners tried to chase a ball over the ground in utter darkness, an amateur football game was progressing wildly on one end of the field, young monkeyish boys gambolled playfully over the goal posts and tried to divert our noble “Hank’s” attention from the game, and our heroines would stop on the verge of making a goal because of some mischievous boy’s desire to try his new whistle, — such were some of the diffi- culties which prevented our beating them by a larger score than 1-0. The S ' ame which was to decide the championship of the Northern Division was with Winchester. The score was 0-0 near the end, but two minutes before the final whistle, our never-to-be-praised-enough wing, “Barb” Burr, caged the winning shot. Although these games were exciting enough, our most thrilling and longed- for victory was the championship game with Arlington. 3-0 ! The Arlington defence just couldn’t stop “Kelley”, and their forward line couldn’t get by “Joe”, “Glady”, and “Hank”. “Jerry”, “Gwen”, and “Buckie” were others to be contended with, while more credit than is realized is owed to “Nat” Sturges, our manager, and to Barbara Goss, our beloved and respected coach, who gave much of her valuable time in trying to drum some of the principles of the sport into our somewhat dense craniums. Most of our players got practise playing together on the Freshman 1926 Championship Team. Field Hockey has been in existence here only four years. The first season was fair; the second we lost only one, the deciding game; the third we tied for the title; and this year the championship and the Durrell Cup came to us, undisputed. Arlington and Melrose are now tied for this trophy. To “Jerry” and her team we wish the best of luck for 1926. The summary: Goals Melrose 5 — Woburn 1 Melrose 4 — Gardner 0 Melrose 5 — Wellesley 3 Melrose 4 — Stoneham 0 for Melrose, 39; against 7. Melrose 2 — Concord 0 Melrose 1 — Winchester 0 Melrose 4 — Winthrop 0 Melrose 1 — Gardner 1 Melrose 1 — Swampscott 1 Melrose 3 — Newton 1 Melrose 6 — Medford 0 Melrose 3 — Arlington 0 League Games mm YZ ICE HOCKEY Captain, Peter Lloyd Manager, Ashton Gotjrley Coach, Theodore Bullen Letter Men Peter Lloyd Howard McHugh Laurence Sanford Clarence Ripley Loring Cushman Kenneth Harris Kenneth Morehead Melrose produced another star sextet which went through a heavy schedule of 22 games, winning 19, tying 1, and losing 2 games, a remarkable record. They started the season by winning from Cambridge Latin 5-3 in the first league game. This was a signal for more victories, and high schools, prepara- tory schools, and college freshmen suffered defeat at the hands of the Melrose team. Melrose entered the Round-Robin series in the Arena with a clean slate. In the first game Cambridge Latin was able to stave off defeat until the last period when Captain Lloyd dented the draperies for the only score of the game. We were next matched against Newton who scored a lucky 2-0 victory. The fast Hebron Academy team from Maine was our next opponent and handed us our second setback of the year with the score of 3-1. The taste of defeat was bitter for our boys, so they sweetened it by beating Stoneham 2-0 and working into a triple tie for interscholastic honors. By agreement of the coaches, the tie was not played off. The Melrose forward line of Captain Lloyd, Sanford, and Ripley earned the honor of all-scholastic forward line by choice of the league coaches. The scores in brief : Melrose 10 — Dorchester 1 Melrose 3 — Arlington 0 Melrose 5 — Cambridge Latin 3 Melrose 3 — Beverly 0 Melrose 7 — Belmont 0 Melrose 5 — St. John’s Prep 1 Melrose 8 — Commerce 0 Melrose 4 — Harvard Seconds 3 Melrose 3 — Stoneham 1 Melrose 4 — Andover 1 Melrose 5 — Choate School 0 Melrose 5 — Pomfret 2 Melrose 5 — Yale Freshmen 3 Melrose 1 — Harvard Freshmen Melrose 5 — Brookline 0 Melrose 0 — Newton 2 Melrose 8 — Rindge 0 Melrose 1 — Hebron Academy 3 Melrose 9— Exeter 2 Melrose 2 — Stoneham 0 w GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Captain, Marion Bourne Manager, Magaret Rourke Coach, Barbara Goss The girls Marion Bourne, R. F. Gretchen Grovestein, R. G. Clarissa Libby, L. F. Allies Stevens, C. Josephine Webb, L. G. awarded letters are: Elizabetli Small, C. Phyllis Buck, S. C. Gladys Johnson, S. G. Beulah Kelley, C. G. Margaret Rourke Materially the girls’ basketball season has not been an outstanding success. Yet neither has it been by any means a failure, for every member of the squad worked hard and faithfully throughout the season. In the practises as well as in the games they gave all they had, and, whenever it was necessary to meet defeat, they went down fighting. Coach Barbara Goss worked with the team with the same untiring efforts. In the initial contest of the season the Alumni Team was the victim of an unceremonious slaughter to the tune of 59-19. Wellesley was forced to play her hardest to capture both games, one in Wellesley, the other in Melrose. The first game with Arlington resulted in a deadlock ; then the crimson representa- tives continued their triumphant march to the championship by twice in suc- cession humiliating the wearers of the red and white. In the two games with Winchester, they broke even, each team being victorious on its own court. At Watertown the Melrose sextet was easily defeated, but when Watertown journeyed to the “spotless town”, they were forced to stage a whirlwind finish in order to barely nose out of a hard-earned victory. In the first game in Melrose, Lexington was soundly trounced, and in the game played at Lexing- ton the home team was again forced to bow before the dazzling attack of our fair warriors. Now that the curtain has fallen on the 1926 season, it is fitting that for the moment we glance into the future. The prospects for a victorious 1927 season are very bright. The veterans of this past season who will again be available next year are Capt.-elect “Gretch” Grovestein, “Phil” Buck, and “Kel” Kelley. With this group to form the nucleus of the team together with the valuable material from the remainder of this year’s squad, it seems probable that Melrose will have a championship team in 1927. The scores of the games : Melrose 59- Melrose 26- -Alumni 19 -Wellesley 37 Melrose 34 — Arlington 34 Melrose 8 — Watertown 37 Melrose 42 — Winchester 25 Melrose 46 — Lexington 11 Points scored by Bourne 218, Points scored by opponents. Melrose 39 — Wellesley 41 Melrose 30 — Arlington 37 Melrose 6 — Arlington 36 Melrose 17 — Winchester 33 Melrose 30 — Lexington 17 Melrose 19 — Watertown 31 Libby 133, Stevens 2, Farren 3. Total 356. Total 379. BOYS’ BASKETBALL Captain, Donald Felt Coach, II. Otis Noyes Letter Men Thomas Ready Anthony Oiovino Robert Hooter Chester Roberts .John Carr Glen Fuller Gordon Pipe Bronislaw Kasprzak In this, their first year, the boys were handicapped by their lack of former stars to build upon. The greater part of the team had to begin with the fundamentals and become accustomed to playing with one another. With many candidates it was difficult to choose a first team. Melrose won nine games out of eighteen starts. The team did not show to advantage in the first games, but before the middle of the season was well along, it began to “come”. Although they did not win all their contests, they played a creditable game, giving their opponents stiff opposition. Among th e games dropped were Wake- field, Milton, Lexington, Wellesley, and Methuen, which are all strong teams. All things considered, the boys have made a good record. They played to the best of their ability and are due much credit. Since only three men were from the senior class, we feel sure that in years to come, under the able guidance of Coach Noyes, Melrose will have a basketball team of which to be justly proud. The scores in brief : Melrose 28 — Stoneham 18 Melrose 18 — Lexington 13 Melrose 10 — Wellesley 23 Melrose 14 — Johnston 18 Melrose 15 — Mitchell Academy 11 Melrose 12 — Winchester 23 Melrose 8 — Milton 22 Melrose 12 — Lexington 13 Melrose 20 — Johnston 18 Melrose 18 — Wellesley 19 Melrose 16 — Wakefield 29 Melrose 24 — North Boston 21 Melrose 23 — Wakefield 31 Melrose 34 — Needham 22 Melrose 15 — Methuen 26 Melrose 23 — Needham 22 Melrose 16 — Stoneham 15 Melrose 23 — Hudson 21 MARSHAL’S ADDRESS Truman J. Menadue Parents , Teachers, Friends: It is my privilege and pleasure to extend to you, this afternoon, the cor- dial welcome of the class of 1926. Four years ago we found it difficult to associate ourselves with this occasion. Today, however, as we retrospect we marvel at the rapidity with which the time has passed. Realizing that this event marks the first great goal in our lives, we cannot help but feel and express our most heart-felt gratitude and appreciation to our parents, who have made so many sacrifices for us; to our teachers, who have labored increasingly for us; and to our countless friends, whojiave shown unlimited interest in our welfare. To all these, I repeat, we wish to express our most heart-felt gratitude and appreciation. With the past still clear to us, we will reveal to you this afternoon the most pleasureable side of our school life. We trust that this realization will be pleasing and enduring to you as a memento of the class of 1926. CLASS HISTORY Philip Bourneuf (Notice: The management humbly requests that all missiles be withheld until the performance is over.) Parents, Teachers, and Friends: (Lend me your ears) That fateful day, the 13th of Sept. 1922, marked the entrance into “Ye Ancient Pyle of Learning” of 249 green but eager freshies, the largest class on record to that date, and although we entered on a traditionally unlucky day, we have had our share, and more, of success and happiness in our four years of high school life. To-day seemed remot e and vague to us then, but now we wonder how so much has been crowded into so short a time. Our introduction to Melrose High seemed to most of us a very bewildering and momentous experience, although the sophisticated Don Allmon was frequently mistaken for a senior, so deep was his insight to the mysteries of the scholastic institution. After we had satisfied our own curiosity as to the non-existence of elevators and such up to date contrivances for the convenience of students and had come to be patiently accepted as a necessary evil by the lofty upper-classmen, we settled down into our existence as the most minute part of the student body. However, when the first quarter had become history and the marks were is- sued, the class of ’26 absolutely startled the world by placing 29 new names on the Honor and Credit Lists of Melrose High School. From that time on, teachers and even seniors awoke to the fact that we were possessed of some degree of in- telligent instinct. Although the freshmen were crowded out of active competition by the more weighty upper-classmen, they helped the football team to land in second position, by their hearty support as the major part of the cheering section. The winter slapped out and spring oozed in, and the boys began to use “Slickum” on their hair and wear their best suits on weekdays, while the girls shortened their hair and lengthened their dresses and carried upon their persons implements with which to refresh their complexions on short notice. Again we became a pack of howling idiots and cheered the boys on the diamond to victory, while Paul Pro- vandie and Peary Stuart chased Father Time all over Pine Banks in their negligee to win cove ted winged M’s. We learned among many other things that spring, that the “Junior Prom” was the big social event of the year, and not a board walk open only to juniors. In the fall of 1923, we were not loath to return once more to the scene of the previous year’s triumphs, tribulations, smiles and humiliations. “Why”, you may ask, “were we eager to go back to school the so-called thorn in the side of American youth?” Ah! Emancipation! We were no longer the butt of all jokes; we were, worldly wise sophomores, and acted accordingly, to the sorrow, indignation, and disgust of various persons. We started the year successfully by electing our first class executives, who were as follows: Edward Doucette, president; Ken Chapman, vice-president; Na- talie Sturges, secretary; and Harold Stevens, treasurer. Upon the champion foot- ball team we were represented by “Tubber” McKenzie and Raymond Butler; while Marion Bourne, Barbara Taylor, Margaret Rourke, Josephine Webb, Gerry Marsh, Gladys Johnson and Barbara Burr, contributed to the success of the Girls’ field hockey team. With the advent of the ice hockey season “Jasper” Sanford, “Pete” Lloyd and “Clar-wence” Ripley, our famous “Three Musketeers”, made their offi- cial debuts and won hockey letters, while “Hank” Bourne, “Aggie” Stevens and Gladys Johnson, tossed baskets innumerable to win their basketball M’s. At this time Edith Tower and Bud Curtis trod the boards in the cast of the Euclidean Society’s production of “The Dragon”. In addition to this, Peary Stuart, Paul Provandie, Ray Grace and Les Water- man won track letters. Don Allmon, Marion Bourne, Helen Sayward, Gladys John- son and Dorothy Walker were on the two tennis teams. Someone has said, “They always come back for more”. We returned for our third year, and as learned (?) juniors, we no longer stood in awe of the seniors. In choosing our officer s we elected. Ken Chapman, president; Natalie Sturges, vice-president; Shirley Smith, secretary; and Phil Coleman, treasurer. The foot- ball team needed the ability of Ralph MacKenzie, Dannie Sullivan, “Dan” Reardon, and Pete Lloyd to almost win the championship. The field hockey tied for the championship, but not without “Hank” Bourne, Barb Taylor, Barbara Burr, Gerry Marsh, Gladys Johnson, and Margaret Rourke. And who do you suppose we found waiting for us when we became juniors? None other than that famous song-and- dance man, Ted Casey. He is the boy who provides most of the laughs for his book-weary classmates. On the best schoolboy hockey team in the United States and Canada are again found the invincible three, Sanford, Ripley and Lloyd. At the same time Marion Bourne, Barbara Taylor and Agnes Stevens, were the for- tunate ones to receive basketball letters. Winged M’s were awarded to the fol- lowing speedsters: Paul Provandie, Peary Stuart, Les Waterman, Dalton Harrow and Ray Grace. The outstanding event of the season was the Junior Prom, a huge success under the capable management of Don Allmon, Ash Gourly, Paul Provandie, Phil Coleman, Truman Menadue, Betty Mathias, Edith Austin, Elizabth Anderson, Helen Kennedy and Shirley Smith. It was difficult to realize, when we returned in the autumn of 1925, that we were at last seniors. After a great deal of patience, diligence, common sense, and nonsense, we were at last those models of perfection known as seniors, and as such, commanded the due respect of all under-classmen, especially freshmen, until they began to question our title to any such difference. Time moved swiftly, and we were plunged into the busiest year of the four we have spent in absorbing learning (?). Under the leadership of Captain Mac- Kenzie, we had Dan Sullivan, Dan Reardon, Mike Muskavitz, Les Waterman, “Red” Noyes, John Carr, Willy Lane, Clarence Ripley, Don Felt, Peary Stuart, Don Smith, and IBill Dwyer, manager, upholding our honor on the gridiron. Also we were not without our champion field hockey team, on which we placed, Capt. Barb Taylor, “Hank” Bourne, Gladys Johnson, Joe Webb, Miggie Rourke, Barb Burr, Gwen Cook and Nat Sturges, manager. Both teams were sumptuously banqueted by the combined efforts of the Hi-Y and Girls’ Clubs, under the leadership of the ever ready Mr. McPheters, or “Mac” as he is fondly known by us for whom he has done so much. m ' S ' All the while, law and order were being kept within the corridors by Melrose High School’s “finest” traffic squad, which was captained by Don Allmon. For our class officers we elected, Truman Menadue, president; Marion Bourne, vice-president; Shirley Smith, secretary; an d Laurence Sanford, treasurer; under whose capable guidance, we have carried on towards the day when we bid good-bye to M. H. S. The winter and spring season has been an illustrious one. Once again the famous trio from Vinegar Hill, Jasper Sanford, Pete Lloyd and Clarence Ripley, lent their efforts to bring Melrose’s hockey team into a triple tie position for the cham- pionship. The basketball season was particularly prominent, by reason of the re-establishment of boys’ basketball in the school, and both the boys’ and the girls’ teams covered themselves with glory. On the boys’ team besides Captain Don Felt were John Carr and Chet Roberts. Not to be out-done, Capt. “Hank” Bourne, Aggie Stevens, Gladys Johnson and Joe Webb, excelled for the girls’ basketball team. In considering the other school activities, the dramatic successes are out- standing. These were the Masque and Wig’s production, “A Rose O’ Plymouth Town”, directed by Miss Dodge, the “Charm School” presented by the girls’ club, under the direction of Mr. McPheters, and the “Mikado”, a light opera, super- vised by our musical genius, Mr. Wilson. While in High School, we have witnessed the birth and growth of the Masque and Wig, and the Girls’ Club, both of which are thriving, and show promise of great things in the future. But all things must come to an end, and this chronicle of the deeds of my classmates is no exception. I have told you their accomplishments in the past, and now you will hear from another, what is predicted for them in the future. I have a sneaky suspicion that Dick Pierce is thinking, as any self-respecting editor and lecturer should, that I have already occupied the floor too long with the past for the comfort of all concerned. But let me assure you that the class of ’26 will bear close watching in the world’s affairs of the years to come. STATISTICS F. Richard Pierce Four years ago the faculty of the Melrose High School became gracious enough to receive us and patient enough to endure us. We are now at the end of our career as students of the Melrose High School, and it is my pleasure this afternoon to present to you interesting facts of non-sensible non-sense concerning the depart- ing class. Theoretically speaking, this is the handsomest, wisest, most studious, most intelligent, and most overworked class that has ever graduated from the Melrose High School, provided, of course, that no other class has excelled us in these respects. Practically speaking, we average 120 lbs. apiece, we have an average height of five feet five inches, and it has been estimated by Parker Perry, the class phil- osopher, that if each member of the class should stand on his chair, extend his right arm directly over his head, the whole class would be reaching up in the air. Scientifically speaking, you have before you $108.22 worth of fat, $34.82 worth of lime, $8.52 worth of phosphorus, $4.87 worth of sugar, $1.53 worth of potassium, $.51 worth of magnesium, $.26 worth of sulphur, and $.22 worth of iron. Oh yes, “Phil” Newman swallowed a marble at the ripe age of five years. For good measure, I ' ll add another cent to the valuation, because the marble must have grown some. This makes our total valuation equal to $158.95. Comparing this valuation with that of previous classes, I find that this class is wQrth more than any other that has graduated from the Melrose High School. If John Carr will please step forward, I shall be able to show you the greatest contributor to this valuation. John represents the longest part of this afternoon’s program. John’s prolonged stature, dreamy walk, and fair features give him a m collegiate atmosphere that is envied even by the elite of Saugus. All right Carr, I guess that’s enough for you for a while. Bissell, come down here. Bissell, you are charged with being and acting the least grown up of all the members of the class. I also find that you were one of the smallest contributors to our class valuation. You are again charged with gaining admission to motion picture shows at children’s rates. But wait, I have an explanation. I find that you are very fond of Crisco. Crisco, eh? Say man, don’t you know that’s shortening? For our most popular boy and girl I find that “Truie” Menadue and Shirley Smith are the chosen victims. “Truie” and Shirley, will you please rise? It is said that the immense popularity of these individuals is due to the fact that they are constant readers of Dr. Eliot’s five-foot book shelf. I shall now introduce our most athletic boy and girl. “Danny” Reardon and “Hank” Bourne, will you please rise? Look them over, friends. It is not often that you have a chance to gaze on two such athletes as these, produced by the class of 19 26. Although these individuals have been chosen as our most athletic, we must not forget the splendid work of “Barb” Taylor, “Gladie” Johnson, “Miggie” Rourke, “Gerry” Marsh, “Barb” Burr, “Gwen” Cook, and “Aggie” Stevens, who aided our girls’ teams to victory, or of “Mack” MacKenzie. “Dan” Sullivan, “Bill” Dwyer, “Willie” Lane, “Mike” Muskavitz, “Red” Noyes, Norman Wells, “Firpo” Simeone, Peary Stuart, “Jake” Ripley, “Deacon” Sanford, “Don” Felt, Paul Pro- vandie, “Ray” Grace, and others I might name. Next I wish to call your attention to the best looking members of our class. Will “Ken” Chapman and Betty Mathias please rise? There they are, my friends. Judge for yourselves. I only wish to say that if these two ever decide to enter the movies, “Ken” should make Rudolph Valentino look like “Ben” Turpin while Betty should make Pola Negri green with envy. All the same, I want to warn you, “Ken”, to Watch out for your laurels while Edith Tower is around. That reminds me. I must call your attention to our great “he-male” imper- sonators. Will Edith Tower. “Dolly” Goodwin. “Nat” Sturges, “Barb” Taylor, and “Gladie” Johnson please rise? The reason these girls undertook to impersonate men in one of our recent plays may be explained by the fact that they all have such good taste. , Now, “Mike” Muskavitz, will you kindly step down here? Friends, I have the honor of presenting the dashing, daring Captain “Moo-Goo” of the dauntless, un- defeated “No-Star” five. Sad to state, I must reveal an astonishing fact about this victim. I find that to him is bequeathed the title of Class Teacher’s Pet. “Mike” doesn’t know which of his teachers he likes the best. However, in spite of the fact that he was only fired out of Mr. Hutchins’ Physics class no less than five times during the past year, he has chosen him as his favorite teacher. We are somewhat in doubt, nevertheless, as to whether or not the admiration is mutual. Albert Clarke and Louise Carlson, will you please rise? “Clarkie” has been chosen our Class Woman-Hater while Louise Carlson is our chosen Man-Hater. I have also discovered that they have been selected our most bashful members. This may be partly explained, however, by the fact that during their high school careers, they have been very busy — Louise with her beloved books, and “Clarkie” perfect- ing tennis strokes. Elizabeth Barry receives the title of Class Grind. Will you please rise, Betty? Although “Betty” has been chosen Class Grind, her grinding has not been with- out results. Consequently she is hailed as the valedictorian of the Class of 19 26. “Tom” Hannegan claims that he should be the recipient of this title. However, after fully investigating his case, we have decided that if “Tom” ever did any grinding, it must have been with a grindstone, and if he ever used any mid-night oil, it must have been as a substitute for “Slikum”. Next is “Don” Smith, our English shark. Will you please rise? “Don”, we hear that you are quite a fiend at punctuation. In fact, only the other day “Charlie” Winter told me that the period was your favorite mark of punctuation because it reminded you so much of “Dot”. Every class must have its mysterv. and I am about to disclose the startlingly mysterious mystery of the Class of 1926, hoping that in this audience there is some person who will be able to solve it. “Mack” MacKenzie and “Dada” Moulton, will you kindly step forward? Here, my friends, is the mystery. Which of these two is the heavier? It iis, needless to say, the biggest mystery that we have ever had in the Melrose High School. To solve this problem I am going to try a little experiment. You must both bend over, and 1 the one who can bend the furthest will be declared the lighter. (Both bend, etc.) For the next few moments, I ask you to give your closest attention so that we may waste no time, for I am about to call on the busiest man in the class. This gentleman also goes under the name of Class Genius. Russell W. “Shorty” Maccabe, will you kindly rush forward for a second or two? Here lie is, short and sweet. This child is so busy that when he is not drawing prize-winning posters, he is making stage settings. When he is not making stage settings, he is settling the business affairs of “School Life.” When he is not settling the business affairs of “School Life”, he is working on the year book. When he is not doing this, he is doing a thousand and one other things. When he is not doing a thousand and one other things, he occasionally plays tennis or does a little studying. The rest of the time he sleeps, and once lin a while he gets time to eat. “Shorty’s” only re- gret is that out of twenty-four hours in the day. eight of them are wasted in sleep. “Shorty” is headed toward Art School. However, it is rumored that he has re- cently received a flattering offer from a Detroit firm to become General Manager of a buggy-whip factory. “Chink” Furber is another one of our busy people. Furber, will you please rise? “Chinkie” was editor of our Year Book which this year was such a splendid success. Our class owes a great deal to “Chink” for his untiring efforts to give us a high-grade book. As a result of the present spirit of modernism, I find that there is but one “cook” in the class. Gwendolin, will you please rise? “Gwen” is somewhat un- decided as to her future vocation. We predict, however, that she would make a good financier because she should be able to raise the “dough.” I next wish to present our Class Actor and Actress. Will Edith Tower and “Phil” Bourneuf please rise? Here they are, my friends. These two can make you laugh, cry, or sigh. During their careers as our star actors their fame has spread from the aristocratic east-aide to the rural districts of Melrose Highlands. For this honor, Helen Kendrick and “Don” MacBeth were also strong contestants. Next you shall gaze unon our class bluffers. Lauraine Beane and “Willie” Lane, will you kindly step forward? Lauraine has been chosen our most success- ful bluffer while “Willie” is our least successful. Something must be done to remedy “Willie’s” situation. I have it! Lauraine, suppose you give “Willie” some lessons. That is — er in bluffing, of course. “Bunny” Loveless, will you kindly rise? “Bunny” is our best-natured boy. As an example of “Bunny’s” good nature, let me relate a little story. Once upon a time, not so long ago, when “Bunny” was a wee, wee freshman, he was walking through the corridor, and someone kept stenning on his heels. “Bunny’s” ire was justly aroused, and for a moment forgetting how good-natured he was. he wheeled around with clinched fists and a fierce look in his eye. His gaze met that of “Art” Shaw. Immediately little “Bunny” remembered how good-natured he was and said, “Nice day, isn’t it?” We hope, “Bunny”, that you will always be so good-natured. It’s a pretty good policy, especially when the other fellow is bigger than you are. I now must ask “Andy” Anderson to rise, for she has been chosen our best-natured girl. No, Elizabeth, don’t get excited. I won’t tell any stories about you. For this honor. Natalie Sturges chuckled into second place. “Don” Allmon, you’re the next on my list. Suppose you come down here and keep me company for a while. Here is the youngster whose snappy top- coats, garterless socks, meticulous cravats, faultless hair-comb, and screaming shirts give him the title of the most fastidious nerson in the class of 1926. “Don” is also the best tennis player in our class in spite of our lovely tennis courts. Al- though Allmon is our most fastidious member, I find that “Bob” Allan wears the most passionate neckties. Peary Stuart, will you please rise? Peary has been elected Class Work Dodger. My friends, there is one man I admire. Pearv, however, claims that he isn’t the class work dodger. He says that he’s not a bit afraid of hard work. In fact, he says that he dares to lie right down along side of it and go to sleep. Never mind. Peary, you need have no fear if you can jump as high in life as you have on the athletic field. “Ted” Casey, you’re the next feature. Will you kindly rise so that the class may gaze upon the Class Clown, alias the Class Wit. Casey and his wise cracks have made many a classroom almost uncontrollable. Onei of Casey’s favorite sayings is “Just because you’re a dumbbell, don’t think you’re the whole gymnasium.” If you want to know any more about Casey, just consult Mr. Sprague, chief of the high school “fire-out” department. I would like to say that Casey’s title of Class Clown was undisputed, but for the title of Class Wit there was a close contest. Curtis Glover wise-cracked! into second place while Eliot Bell received half as many votes as Casey. Therefore, we give him the title of Class Half-Wit. Helen Becherer, will you kindly rise? Helen, we have chosen you as the Class Giggler. “Beechie” has simply giggled her way through high school. She began when she came to Melrose High and she has not stopped yet. Helen was also selected Class Exaggerator, while Helen Mather was recipient of second-place honors. The title of Class Ladies’ Man is given to “Ash” Gourley. “Ash”, come down here a minute. I find that you are our Class Mechanic since it has been discovered that you can take a girl out riding and be gone two hours, yet use up half a gal- lon of gas. How do you do lit, “Ash”? What? You refuse to tell? Well, I don’t know as I blame you. All right, you may go now. “Peggy” Murphy and “Charlie” Winter have been voted as the best dancers in our class. Will they please rise? If these two didn’t attend a dance at least once a week, it would be because there didn’t happen to be any. I must now trouble “Phil” Coleman, our Class Composer. Will you please rise, “Phil” ? This insignificant piece of human progeny can compose anything from a line of wise cracks to an alibi for not doing his physics note book. “Betty” George, will you please rise? “Betty” was almost unanimously chosen our Class Poet. Although “Betty” has been busy writing poetry, she has also found time to serve on the “School Life” staff as well as take a leading part in the “Mikado”. “Betty”, we can only wish you as much success in later life as you have had being our Class Poet. Before I go any further, I want to call your attention to “Red” Noyes. “Red” ,is just dying to get out here. Come on, “Red”. This gentleman goes under the title of Class Sport, or the “flaming youth”. Besides being the Class Sport, “Red” is also one of the nicest boys in the class. At least, that’s what most of the girls seem to think. For our Class Pals we have elected Alona Friend and Lauraine Beane. These two are rarely separated. They keep together like a can of those very familiar vegetables that prevail in many a Bostonian household on Saturday night. I also wish to mention that Alona was chosen our most original girl. The title of Class Walking Dictionary goes to George Gladding. George uses such big words that they don’t make typewriters with enough keys to type them. I am forced to ask John Carr and Pegsv Murphy to please rise again since they have been chosen as our class movie fans. I also wish to call your attention to the members of our class who have done so much to make hockey a success at the Melrose High during the past two years. Will Laurence Sanford and “Jake” Ripley please rise. We hope, fellows, that you will score as heavily on success as you have scored on your opponents while wearing the colors of Melrose High. Last but not least, I must call on our class blusher. Will “Don” Felt kindly rise. There he is, my friends. Painted from within. Our favorite study is English and o r fs-irrrOe npstimp is re rling. The rose was chosen as the favorite flower even though “Don” Felt did try to oersuade everyone to vote for Gold Medal. Our favorite drink is water or as “Phil” New- man terms it, “Adam’s Ale.” Zane Gray’s stories of the great wide open spaces of the West where the men are men and the women are governors have so thrilled my classmates that they have elected him as their favorite author. For the favorite chewing gum by a late vote, Juicy Fruit came out ahead of Beechnut. There are many interesting facts that I might call to your attention about other members of our class, but I have not the time and I am afraid that you have n ot the patience. From your intelligent countenances, I can see that you are be- ing tortured by this about as much as I am. Therefore, I leave you with these parting words, “Remember that the class of 1926 is like a linoleum rug; hard to beat.” PROPHECY Lauraine E. Beane (Enters stage carrying portable radio in a case) Hello folks! Here ' s the very latest thing in radio equipment. I hear it was just patented by JOSEPH HTJCKINS. Funny, I can remember when I graduated from good old Melrose High, the radio then consisted of an unwieldly, stationary affair nearly as large as a piano with a huge, horn-like contraption for a loud speaker. Even then, however, the reigning inventive genius, Henry Ford, prophesied that we should at one time carry our radios on our wrists like watches. Well, we haven’t got quite that far yet, but we’ve certainly advanced. Things can surely change a lot in a quarter of a century. I can see by your faces that you don’t believe it’s possible that I graduated from high school twenty-five years ago, but let me tell you a secret, ladies: the combined efforts of Misses BETTY MATHIAS and EDITH AUSTIN, well-known Fifth Avenue beauty specialists, have done the trick. One glance at the young women themselves would show you the excellence of their recipe. Amongst their clientele can be found many famous personages: Mrs. Claude Herman Skinner noted society woman, formerly Miss GERALDINE MARSH of the Melrose High School class of ’26, Miss ELIZABETH FRENCH well-known play-wright, NATALIE STURGES, celebrated portrait painter, BARBARA TAYLOR, well-known in social circles, and scores of others whose names are familiar such as RUTH PERRY, MARJORIE TRUESDELL, IRENE RENDALL and DOROTHY FOGG. You will all know, now, where to go to secure that permanent school-girl complexion. But this new radio intrigues me. The only drawback at the present time is, however, that since the discontinuance of newspapers and periodicals, all the ad- vertising as well as the news is broadcasted. Although this is interesting at times, it is hoped that it may be obviated in the future. Another rising radio expert, CURTIS GLOVER, is working on it already. But let’s see what’s in the air now. Inasmuch as these small, portable contrivances are not supplied with a loud speaker, I will pass on to you everything I hear. Just what I expected! They sandwich in the advertisements just as they used to in the newspapers, and the Saturday Evening Post, — you can’t escape them. “The Gertrude Shoppe” — designing styles for misses and small women — directors, Miss GERTRUDE PETERS and Miss HELEN MATHER.” “Send your children to Miss MARGUERITE SARGENT’S kindergarten — no whooping children admitted.” “The new Chapman eight now reduced from $5000. to $4999. Best car running when it runs. The KENDRICK CHAPMAN Co.” “Latest books can be bought at Beechie’s Book Shop: ‘Four Months’ by JANE EMERY; ‘Wages of Love’ by PHILIP COLEMAN; also ‘Watch Your Weight’ by LESTER MOULTON. HELEN BECH- ERER, proprietor.” But now comes some news! “Celebrated American novelist wed and divorced a few hours later. ALONA FRIEND is bride of French Ambassador, but leaves him two hours later insisting that he puts Bay Rum on his hair. Her name is now linked with that of the Prince of Wales, and society is awaiting eagerly the announcement of their engagement.” “Noted explorers return from the jungles of Australia. RUSSELL MACCABE, ALBERT WHITNEY, PEARY STUART and KENNETH CROSSMAN, United States Senators, are among the party. A new spe- cies of black and white Wild Cat was brought back by TED CASEY, celebrated cartoonist.” “ASHTON GOURLEY, Chicago broker, takes fifth wife.” “Ash” al- ways was a glutton for punishment. The news has been switched off for a moment and I am now hearing a few selections from New York ' s leading musical comedy, “The Love Lyric,” written by HOWARD FURBER and PARKER PERRY, songs by ELIZABETH MULLOCK and HELEN SAYWARD. Miss BETTY GEORGE, the popular soprano, and DON- ALD McBETH have the leading roles, while other principal members of the cast are THELMA JOHNSTON, ELIOT BELL, MAGUERITE MURPHY and GEORGE GLADDING. The next number on the program is a solo by the celebrated colora- tura soprano, EILEEN B. McKENNA. Next is a jazz number by the “Frantic Four” orchestra. DONALD ALLMON, the leader, is at the piano, while the other mem- bers of the group are AGNES STEVENS, GLADYS JOHNSON, and MARGARET ROURKE. “Don” always was a ladies’ man. An act from the popular play “The Torrent”, written by GERTRUDE WEST and MURIEL JOHNSON is the next at- traction starring HELEN KENDRICK and PHILIP BOURNEUF. ably assisted by JOHN CARR, VERONICA HARRINGTON and RUTH BARROWS. I next hear a lecture on “The Girls of Today versus the Girls of Yesterday” by Miss ELIZABETH BARRY, present dean of Wellesley College, followed by a treatise on Essay writing by LOUISE CARLSON and a talk by GWENDOLIN COOK, head of the Girl Scouts of America. A mixed quartet including SYLVIA DILYOCK, PHILIP COOPER, FLORENCE WELLS and GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN, concludes the program. The messages are now switched over to Commonwealth Pier where the S. S. “Dolores” is just leaving for Southampton, and the names of some of the well-known passengers are being broadcasted. SHIRLEY SMITH and ESTHER SOUTHER are on their way to study the social conditions in England. CHARLIE WINTER, famous New York dancer, is h eaded for Norway where he intends to perfect his “Norwegian Glide”. RICHARD PIERCE, eminent American lawyer, is bound for Paris where he is undertaking the counsel for defense of Madame Jascha Kerkoff (formerly Miiss DOROTHY LORING, famous violinist of Melrose), who is being sued for breach of promise by the Prince of Morocco. The Misses MILDRED BATES, BARBARA BURR and DOROTHY MERIAM are touring Europe on a well-earned vacation, won after twenty years of school-teching. Mr. ANDREW PATON, a French professor at Harvard University, is also touring Europe for the Summer. The Misses HELENA GLENN, ELIZABETH SMALL and EDITH SMITH are en route to Russia in an effort to introduce the Girl Scout movement there. Miss BETTY LESLIE, the famous motion picture star, is due in Berlin for the filming of her latest picture “Under the Stars”, written by DONALD FELT and directed by PAUL PROVANDIE. Her leading man, MIAL DUSTIN, is also on board as well as DOLLY GOODWIN. LEON DANIELL, ELIZABETH ANDERSON, CARROLL GREENE and BABE CUMMINGS, other well-known cienma stars. LAURENCE SANFORD. WILLARD DWYER and ALBERT CLARKE, the three most bashful men in America, and still bachelors, are headed for Paris to get away from the beautiful women. HAZEL LEAVY, well-known woman politician, HELEN KEN- NEDY, the popular musical -comedy star, and MARION BOURNE, America’s most athletic woman, are also on board, as well as the former HELEN RICHARDSON, noted society woman, who is occupying the bridal suite with her husband, the American Ambassador to Belgium. Other well-known passengers are REGINA GROSS, LAWRENCE ASPLIND, ARLINE FORD, MIKE MUSKAVITZ, MARY QUINN, DANNY REARDON, RUSSELL STETSON and DANIEL SULLIVAN. ' Three other distinguished people can also be seen leaning over the rail as the ship leaves dock, — RED NOYES, RED GARNISS and BOB ALLEN, whose flaming tie can still be seen altho the ship is now far out at sea. But once again we are switched back to the studio. Mr. TRUMAN MENADUE, the successor to Abe Lincoln according to his nick-name of “True-blue Menadue” is lecturing on “Honesty in Politics”. But the program is drawing to a close. There remains but a short talk by Miss EDITH TOWER, leading American actress, entitled, “America’s Stage Life as I have found it,” and a pleasing dance number by Mr. ELLIS DEAN and his orchestra. And now through the air comes a very strange announcement. “One year from today the class of 1926 of the Melrose High School will hold a reunion. May every living member come from every part of the globe to join in this universal jubilee; and may one hundred and seventy nine gladsome voices, under the direction of their beloved and venerable conduc- tor, ELMER WILSON, be raised on high in that inspiring song, “Should Auld Ac- quaintance be Forgot, and Never Brought to Mind? Should Auld Acquaintance be forgot, and Days of Auld Lang Syne?” Rasa GIFT ORATION Howard Furber Mr. Sprague. Teachers . Friends: In this day and age when we are prone to disregard and even dislike our obligations to that institution to which we have all sometime in our lives pledged allegiance; in this so-called era of wealth and prosperity when our hearts and minds are turned from our country’s welfare to our own search for self-gain; in this period of peace when we are inclined to be less affected by the appeal of patriotism and the call of national cooperation, it is all the more imperative that this appeal and this call be increased and augmented to such an extent that it be heard and respected by all intelligent citizens. In time of war it is an easy matter to arouse patriotism and exact obedience to the laws, but when that nation has ceased to be imperilled by actual warfare, we are sadly disposed to consider our obligations to have ended. Such, I believe, is the condition existing to-day. Having lived during a great catastrophe in the world’s history and living now in the midst of its after-affects, the members of this class cannot help being witness to the distressing fact that our old patriotism of nearly a decode ago has greatly diminished and that the re- sponsibilities and duties of American citizens to their country are not ever-present in their minds as privileges bestowed upon a remarkably fortunate people. In selecting a gift, therefore, to remain as a token of esteem for our alma mater and of appreciation of her constant service in our behalf, we have seen the need of a more prominent display of national colors in our assembly hall to be a source of beauty as well as a source of inspiration for those things which the national colors represent. It is, then in gratitude to our school and out of regard for our country that we, the Class of 1926, present this American flag. For what is more symbolical of a sacred institution than the emblem of our country? What could be more appropriate in a school whose very existence is possible only by the benignity of a liberal and generous government of a .great nation than the standard of that nation? And what could be more influential in restoring, preserving, and perpetuating animation in the hearts of the youths who are to determine the destiny of our land than that which stands for countless sacrifices made in their behalf by heroes of many ages, the flag of the United States? PRESENTATIONS Edith Tower (Enters, just looking out of the top of a big shoe.) I had many classmates, and knew not what to do, So I went to the old woman who lived in the shoe. She gave me advice, much needed I know. And then filled the shoe from the heel to the toe. So back to my class mates with all haste I’ve run, And I trust all my gifts you will take in good fun. TRUMAN MENADUE When his college days are o’er, A minister, “True” will be. Some day you will see him, A dignified “D. D.” All good advice, “True”, follow, And you will never go wrong. The first advice is this, “True”, Don’t make your sermons long. If you watch this clock, “True,” If your eye on it you keep, None of your parishioners Will ever fall asleep. ' W ' MARION BOURNE “Hank” wishes she’d been born a boy — A girl all real fun loses. She never has tried to be coy; She never paints nor rouges. Oh, “Hank”, your school days now are o’er. More feminine you must be. This curling iron will help I know, Just try it once and see. LAURENCE SANFORD “Sandy’s” nimble, “Sandy’s” quick. He’s always there with his hockey stick. For the work you did on the hockey team Accept this token of our esteem. (Presents him with a cup.) SHIRLEY SMITH Shirley has virtues, too many to mention. She’s just a peach, without any intention. I award this blue ribbon, For all the class thought That you were the very best Girl of the lot. HOWARD FURBER It must be a consolation To have finished your oration And returned unto your station Over there. So accept this presentation; It’s a book on the oration, And for future proclamation Now prepare. MILDRED NASH When you are embarassed And your cheek with color flushes, Perhaps this dainty little fan Will help conceal your blushes. ROBERT ALLAN “Bob” Allan makes us blink our eyes, He always wears the brightest ties. Wear this black one, and I surmise We all will die of sheer surprise. DOROTHY WALKER If you want a sight to inspire, You should see “Dot” sing in the choir. And yet, at times, I am sure Her look is not quite demure. So take these wings and put them on, And you’ll look more angelic on Sunday morn. KENDRICK CHAPMAN Anywhere, everywhere, at school and all the while You can always find “Ken” Chapman with an everlasting smile. If you take this joke book and often look within, It will help you to preserve your most pleasing grin. maamamsm ' S ' R. BARROWS, K. DOBYNS, D. FOGG, M. QUINN, N. STEPHEN, G. WEST, M, TRUESDELL, F. TURNER, L. BRAND. All these girls have hair uncropped; They’ve resisted the call of the barber shop. Some folks deem you very wise. For your will power you win this prize. (Presents them with fancy combs.) ASHTON GOURLEY “Ash” likes pep, “Ash” likes vim; He likes the girls and the girls like him. This cord will be the very thing To help you keep them on the string. BETTY MATHIAS Now when we hear of beauty, our minds with quickness leap To that wise old adage, — “Beauty is but skin deep.” If in an accident, your beauty you should mar, Take this tube of “New Skin” and cover up the scar. MAX STRAW Here’s a straw for a Straw. Keep it, for you see, If you have it always with you. The last straw you’ll never be. DOROTHY LORING When to the altar you’ve been led And to your sweetheart safely wed. Use this rolling pin to smooth his bread, But never use it on his head. WILLIAM LANE “Willie” just can’t bluff folks, No matter how he tries. So we give you this wool, “Bill,” To pull over their eyes. E. BARRY. L. CARLSON, M. BATES These three girls of our class, Oh they are wondrous wise. They’ve studied, and they’ve studied, ’Till they’ve near worn out their eyes. ’Tis said that oft the brighest mind Is somewhat dulled by time. Oh my, we hope that no such fate Will ever be thine. So take this “Brilliantine”, girls, And it will guarantee To keep you bright, a shining light. Wherever you may be. PHILIP COOPER “Phil” has a fondness for Colliers. It’s not the magazine I refer to, But I haven’t quite time to explain, “Phil”, Perhaps you had better ask her to. L. BEANE, A. FRIEND Since their school days these two started, Alona and “Beany” have never been parted. This adhesive tape will do the trick. Use it, and together you’ll always stick. mmm CURTIS GLOVER Ladies all mankind abuse, “Curt” thinks, if they can, P’rhaps this weapon you can use “In defense of man.” ELIZABETH ANDERSON, EVERTON LOVELESS Never mad, always glad, In sunshine, heat, or rain, Here’s a lollypop and a fat gumdrop, Your sweetness to maintain. P. BOURNEUF, R. PIERCE, D. McBETH The heroes of our acting staff. Have made you cry; have made you laugh. As your dramatic career you each pursue Never forget to remember this Q (cue). E. LESLIE, E. MULLOCK “Betty” has a little “Carr”. “Bobby” has one too. If you should loose these little “Carrs”, ’Spose these ’lectric ones would do? DONALD FELT Behold the runner of our class, Believe me, he can go. If this pedometer you use, Your running rate you’ll know. BARBARA TAYLOR “Barb” Taylor went to Gardner A hockey game to play. The game she won, But when ’twas done Her skirt was lost they say. So we present you with this skirt. We trust that you can use it; And when in college games you play May you never, never lose it. ALBERT CLARKE Albert, ’tis said for no woman you care. So I fear you this bachelor’s button must wear. J. ATWOOD, E. BATCHELDER, E. BERRY, E. BURT, H. GLENN, M. JOHN- SON, F. KING, A. SANFORD, M. SARGENT, G. GIBBONS, R. EATON. These girls are all shy, no noise do they make, And any mischief with fear makes them quake. If of this “Pep” you all will partake, The old paths of shyness you soon will forsake. C. RIPLEY Here’s our crack hockey player, “Rip”, He’s ne’er been known to make a slip. So we present you with this puck, And with it goes the best of luck. HELEN SAYWARD Helen oft has won great fame; She sure can shoot in a tennis game. In case some time your racquet you break. Take this rattle, and a new one make. mm V vv v ! 1 1 ' 1M AXU ll A W r RUSSELL MACCABE “Shorty” our class genius is; For art he has a yearning. If you ignite this gasoline, ’Twill keep your genius burning. HELEN RICHARDSON Since you’re going to be a cook, You will need this little book. In it jot your recipes. We hope your dishes all will please. PHILIP NEWMAN, THOMAS CUSHMAN When these two boys together are seen, They look like good bacon, A streak of fat and of lean. So “Phil” take these tablets, they’ll help you reduce. And “Tom” take this milk for it may be of use. ELIZABETH SMALL Although “Libby” is quite tall. Everybody calls her “Small”. So take this shrinking potion; The directions are quite plain. If you use it often, You will shrink to suit your name. T. E. HANNEGAN “Tom”, I think it would be wise, To hide the mischief in your eyes. These smoked glasses you must wear. To dim the twinkle that is there. E. GEORGE, T. JOHNSTON, E. McKENNA These three modest maidens Prima Donnas they would be. We know they’ll sing on Broadway And perhaps in gay Paree. Now girls you must go easy And the utmost care must take For sometimes famous singers Have their voices break. Now if such a calamity should ever fall to you, Just mend your broken voices With these little pots of glue. DONALD ALLMON Because of his dress combined with his features, “Don” has a drag with the feminine teachers. “Don”, if you weren’t dressed always so neatly, I doubt if the ladies would treat you so sweetly. You’d better take this “Slickum” and use it without fail, And you’ll always look slick in every detail. DOROTHY WRIGHT, GEORGE BISSEL We think you two ought to grow; It’s dreadful to be small. Stand upon these little stools, And you will look quite tall. JANE EMERY, FLORENCE WELLS Whenever Jane or Florence start to have a little fun, They always break a leg or arm And cannot dance or run. But for trials and tribulations They have had a lot of pluck. In the future may these horse shoes Bring a little better luck. DONALD SMITH At all the dances of the year “Don” never has a bit of fear. He always is the first to dance, That is when he gets the chance. To this balloon your courage tie. And it will keep it ever high. GWENDOLIN COOK In the Girls’ Club recent play Gwen acted in a Frenchy way. If this career you will pursue, This dictionary will aid you. MIAL DUSTIN This image isn’t much for size, But it’s just the thing to “Ide”-olize. HAZEL LEAVEY Hazel likes to talk so well No teacher can her chatter quell. Now we wonder what you’ll do Without a classmate to talk to. This little dolly, I have heard Will listen and not say a word. ELLIS DEAN When first long trousers “Bunny” wore, He felt his childhood days were o’er. But since “plus fours” have been the style, “Bunny” wears them all the while. If this pair you never wear, You’ll always have a pair to spare. WILLIAM GARDNER If a successful “Gardner” you’d be, You must make use of these implements three. (Gives him hoe, rake and shovel.) M. GOODWIN, A. STEVENS, D. NOYES, E. BALLESTER, W. GARNISS. You shouldn’t have bright headlights; It’s against the law you know. Do you think these little caps Will help to dim the glow? R. MacKENZIE Now “Mac” is very clever; A supper he can make, But when it comes to football, We’ll say he takes the cake. B. BURR, E. CUMMINGS, E. FRENCH, V. HARRINGTON, ] D. MERIAM, G. PETERS, M. TUKEY, D. VARNEY, H See these future school marms All standing in a row. Now every real good school marm Needs an extra eye you know. So take these extra I’s, girls, And pin them on your back; And I am sure a quiet class You’ll never, never lack. ALVIN CURTISS “Bud” likes to play the fiddle. He’ll be famous soon. Here’s a little violin. Won’t you play a tune? HELEN KENDRICK You were a Rose O’ Plymouth Town. That wig was so becoming That we present you with these curls. I think they’re simply stunning. PAUL PROVANDIE In the spring our classmate, Paul, Tries to jump the bar so tall. When you try to jump again, Y T ou’d better use this airoplane. With all the honors you’ll fly off, ’Till you outchampion Charlie Hoff. NATALIE STURGES “Nat” doesn’t like this nose of hers; She says it is too pointed, But we think that it’s just right, For it never is disjointed. So take this mirror, “Nat”, my dear, From doubts and fears ’twill free you. You ' ll think you’re pretty nice When you see yourself as others see you. LESTER MOULTON We think “Dada” very wise; In fact we’re sure of that, For though he has no use for flies He’s quite fond of a gnat (Nat.) So take this little spy glass; If I were you I should, Lest perchance you loose her In the wilds of yon Greenwood. EDWARD CASEY Whenever there is something doing, Whenever there is mischief brewing, You never have to look around, To find “Ted” Casey, our class clown. Wear this jester’s cap, then folks will know You’re supposed to be funny wherever you go. HELEN KENNEDY “Ken” you are such an attraction. You have a new beau every day. I don’t even think this doggy Can keep all the boys away. 3. McKENSIE . BECHERER MM 1 mam uaAXutc NORMAN WELLS In the school and on the street Norman always is so neat. Here’s a picture of Beau Brummel. Follow his example “Norm,” And I’m sure you will be like him. ’Round you all the girls will swarm. MARGUERITE MURPHY Of all the seasons of the year, “Peg” likes the “Winter” only. This snow, I know, in summer time, Won’t let you get lonely. PHILIP COLEMAN Now you are fond of “Peanuts,” Phil, At least so I’ve been told, So here’s a whole bag full for you To have and ever hold. EDITH AUSTIN We thought it most appropriate This shovel to you to dedicate. And in the future always plan To be a help to the “Coleman”. GORDON PIPE, President of Junior Class In your three long high school years You’ve done well indeed. But, if you’ve to reach our heights. This ladder you will need. You must climb up day by day In the way that we have led, But remember we will always be Just a round ahead. “MA” FOGG “Ma”, this class that sit before you Feel that it has been a treat To have had you all our four years To prepare our things to eat. So, “Ma”, we would now present you With these silver candlesticks. Love is like the candle burning In the hearts of “Twenty-Six.” SPRAGUE I have often meditated When in your office I have waited. Time has always seemed to drag And my courage always lag. So this clock to you we give. It we trust you will outlive, For it’s only guaranteed O’er a million hours to speed. STUART Now you know it’s been rumored about That your pocket is often a pencil without. Put this one in your pocket above or below, And ’twill help keep school expenses low. MR. MR. Not one more gift remains in my shoe, So there’s but one thing for me to do. That’s to bid you good by And good luck one and all And return the shoe to its owner Before the night fall. f9;2 w Louise Carlson In the name of the Class of 19 2 6 I welcome you all here tonight. Now at the close of four happy years of high school life, we are better able to appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of all those who have helped to make this graduation pos- sible. To you, our parents, we owe unbounded gratitude for the sympathetic help and love which has brightened our way. And to you who have lent us your as- sistance by even so much as a kindly word, I extend the thanks of this class and hope that you may always remain our friends. Members of the School Committee, Mr. Sprague, and teachers, it is you who have made it possible by your unselfish and unceasing work for us to graduate. So I trust that you will this evening take an especial pleasure in these exercises and accept our sincere appreciation and en- during thanks. West to East. Of all the girls in the world, is there any more fortunate than the American girl? She has everything within reason that she can wish for. The great aim of her parents is to make her happy at almost any cost. Yet, very often, when she in unable to rule her little kingdom, she believes herself to be the most ill- treated being in the world. At such times it would be well for the American girl to consider the lives of her sisters in other countries. In direct contrast to the life of the American girl is the life of the girl of India. She has nothing more than what is necessary in order to live. An Indian girl is indeed fortunate if she receives more than one meal a day, and in any case her parents are very careful that she does not eat too much. In a very poor section of a Hindu town we find the homes, or rather dwell- ings, of the labouring caste. These dwellings are long buildings containing twenty-four bare rooms and sheltering twenty-four families. The higher castes, of course, have better houses, but as there are very few wealthy people in India, there are no homes that can be compared with those which most American girls enjoy. In these households the men and boys always have their meals first, for women are considered so inferior to men that a wife and her daughters must not only wait until her husband and sons have finished their meal, but also be satisfied with what the latter leave. Likewise, a woman is not allowed to walk beside her husband, if she is permitted to leave the house at all. Can you imagine what would happen if someone decided to try to teach the American girl that she is so inferior to the American boy? I can imagine it, and I think that the American boy ought to be thankful that no one has yet been so foolish. As most of the people of India are very poor, and as they are afraid that their children, both boys and girls, will eat too much and make them poorer, they have discovered a curious way of deciding upon a sufficient amount of food for the children. A straw is tied about the waist of each child. The child is then allowed to eat until the straw breaks, but not after. Many Hindu girl babies are killed by their parents. However, every Hindu girl who has the good fortune, or misfortune, of being allowed to live, is forced to marry. As for having a voice in this matter, she seems to be the one least concerned. Her parents choose her husband, who must be of the same caste as she. After the marriage ceremony, the Hindu girl goes to live at her husband’s home and probably never sees her own family again. There she must obey the orders of all the older women of the household. No work is considered too hard for her, although she may not be more than ten years old. If by any chance her husband does not like her, everyone in the house abuses her. In such a case it is useless for her to appeal to her parents, for they will tell her to remain there and die, rather than disgrace them by leaving her husband’s home. If her husband should die, the best thing a Hindu girl can do is to die with him. Although it is not so common now, there still are cases where the widow burns to death on her husband’s funeral pyre. If she does not wish to die, she must live an outcaste thereafter. First cf all, her hair is shaved off. This really would be terrible to an American girl in spite of the popularity of bobbed hair. Then all her jewels and ornaments are taken away and given to someone else, and she is never again allowed to wear bright-colored clothes. It is an unpardonable sin for her to attempt to enjoy herself in any way. She is despised by all, and be- lieved to be a bad omen. This belief ;is so strong, that a Hindu ready to start on a journey would certainly postpone his trip if he should see a widow. It is thus throughout the Hindu girl’s life. She has no rights, no privileges, no enjoyments. An attempt by any Hindu to make the life of the Hindu girl hap- pier would result in his being an outcaste. Since an outcaste is considered one oi the worst people in India, very few Hindus try to help the girls. Nevertheless a new day is just beginning to dawn for the Indian girl. Since England gained control of India, some improvements have been made. The work is very slow, however, because it is considered best not to stir the natives up too much. An attempt was made to abolish child marriage, but it proved to be un- successful. Now, however, in some sections of India, laws have been passed pro- hibiting the marriage of girls under twelve years of age. The age limit is gradu- ally being raised. These laws have been quite successful. Then again, a law has been made prohibiting the killing of girls, but this has been rather unsuccessful thus far. Every year a large number of children, almost entirely girls, are still accounted for as having been carried off by wolves, which simply means that most of these girls have in some way been poisoned by their parents. However, the number is slowly decreasing. We all know Kipling’s verse, “East is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet.” But if the Hindu girl looks steadily to the east to watch for the rising of the sun of her new day, do you not think that she will see the better life of the west and eventually come forth to meet it? The American Girl’s Inheritance Mildred K. Bates “There was a woman’s fearless eye, Lit by her deep love’s truth; There was manhood’s brow, serenely high, And the fiery heart of youth. “What sought they thus afar? Bright jewels of the mine? The wealth of seas, the spoils of war? They sought a faith’s pure shrine! “Ay, call it holy ground, The soil where first they trod; They left unstained what there they found — Freedom to worship God.” There is much in the past which may be discarded, but in so doing there is a tendency to lose sight of those invaluable legacies which have been willed to American girlhood. Those pilgrim mothers, with a courage born only of a stead- fast faith, left their loved homes in England, facing the dangers of a long sea voyage, came to a newly discovered land for the sake of ideals and principles which would suffer no compromises. They have bequeathed to the American girl the high courage to sacrifice much that is material for the more that is eternal. The pioneer mother faced the lurking dangers of the Indian trail and the unknown forests for the expansion of an empire. She told her children hero-tales by the light of the campfire, and lulled them to sleep in the rude covered wagons with the hymns of her girlhood. In the rough log cabin she taught her daughters the housewifely tasks which are the secret of making a comfortable home. By her own courage and fearlessness she taught her sons bravery. She knew woodcraft and nature lore and loved the out-of-doors. From her the American girl has inherited that strength which is derived from the simplicity and sincerity of a life lived in the open. “A girl who lives outdoors with winds and trees, Who knows the feel of tree-trunks, leaves, and sod, Who wonders at the sky’s white mysteries, And in the forest’s stirring harks to God — A girl who lives outdoors with peaks and streams, Who shapes her dreams In the wide image of the out-of-doors, Will never be quite beaten by the world, Will never be quite saddened by sad things, Or bent by trials — but she will keep her faith. Her courage learned of winds and peaks and trees, The beauty of the world will lend her wings.” Then there are the many brave women who, with smiles on their lips, but tears in their hearts, have sent their fathers, husbands, sons to the battlefields of war for the cause of freedom and right as they saw it. The victories that have been won have brought with them bitter sorrows and irretrievable losses. From them has grown an ever-strengthening determination that war must never invade the world again. So from the sacrifices of our forefathers and foremothers, the American girl has inherited an obligation to do her part in ridding the world of war and of making worth while the gift of so many lives upon the altar of a nation’s need. In all the dim background of our country’s history there have been those mothers who labored in obscurity, “unknown, unhonored, and unsung”. They have heard no call to sacrifice their homes, no pioneer trails to blaze, no cause for which to give their sons. Their work has been to create a humble home with slender means, to sew on endless buttons, to prepare countless meals. They have toiled through long, unselfish years, inspired by the hope that the vanished dreams of their girlhood might come true for their daughters. Their purpose has been to give the world true men and women, and that purpose they have gloriously ful- filled. These are the women whose “price is far above rubies”. From all of these who have gone before her, the American girl has inherited qualities, capabilities, opportunities, which in their greatness almost pass under- standing. The girls of Turkey, Egypt, China, and India have no such opportunities, no such heritage. The doors leading to education, industry, politics, the professions, social organizations and leadership are open to women. Because the American girl’s foremothers “followed the gleam”, held themselves true to their best, passed down their ideals and their achievements, she may make of her life what she will. She may be a lawyer to promote justice; a minister, to lead mankind upward; a teacher, to guide little children along the paths of learning; a writer, to inspire the world with beautiful thoughts; a business woman, to keep the wheels of industry and progress running smoothly; or, greatest of all, a home-maker, and a mother, to give the world better men and women, who will dream greater dreams, achieve higher purposes, live nobler lives. Such a heritage as this is first of all a gift of God which comes to us through the lives of those who have gone before us. Yet, to mean its most, to come to its richest fruition, to reach its highest goal, surely this heritage must be shared with those who have no part in it, who have been born outside the circle of its blessings, “For,” writes Phillips Brooks, “we take God’s gifts most completely when we realize that He sends them to us for the benefit of other men who stand beyond us, needing them.” VALEDICTORY The Open Door Elizabeth B. Barry We who now stand before the open door which leads to an almost new world for us are confronted with the great problem of choosing an occupation,- — an occupation which will not only benefit ourselves but our friends and fellowmen as well. We are all looking for a position in life in which we can work with our whole hearts, one where we may express our hopes and ideals. We realize that in a few years the nation will be in our hands; so we must make the most out of our lives and remain steadfast in the principles passed down to us by our ancestors. The most important factor in our lives will, of course, be our occupations. Therefore, we must be sure to make a wise choice which we shall never have to regret. All occupations, both the professions and trades, are open to men and women alike. Wherever you find men, you find women, also. This condition of affairs has only recently come about. Up to the time of the World War the pre- vailing opinion was that woman’s place was in the home. It was almost a disgrace for women to do anything but teach and enter missionary work. But under the stimulus of the Great War and the pressure caused by the increased cost of living, women gradually have widened their sphere and have come to take a most active part in the modern life of the civilized world. The positions filled by women to-day range from those of lawyers and doctors down to those of factory workers. You are all acquainted with many occupations which have been taken up by women and which we have watched them develop day by day, month by month, and year by year. You have seen women advancing higher in the scale of their occupations. I wish to speak of a few positions filled by women which we do not find every day, — - some of the more unusual. In one part of our country we find a woman who has chosen for her life work, architecture. To be a successful architect, a woman must be an artist in the finest sense of the word. She must have a knowledge of architectural and artistic design, of constructions, of drawing, both free hand and mechanical, and of mathematics. Architecture furnishes a vast field for the expression of one’s ideals. For this reason women have found this work very interesting. They enjoy the thrill of creation and have found success in this occupation, especially in the Western cities. Other women possessing this same creative gift are taking up designing, both designing of clothes and designing of stage properties. Women, with their far- reaching imaginations, can produce very beautiful effects. They adapt themselves to the materials and the conditions, and in spite of manifold hindrances they are always able to accomplish what they set out to do. Another attractive profession is the painting of miniatures. This practice had its beginning in the Middle Ages and flourished both in Europe and America until the coming of photography. Then it practically ceased, but just recently this art has been revived and is gaining more and more prominence. These modern minia- tures are painted in water colors on ivory. Perfection is required even in the smallest details to bring forth a good miniature. In our own state we find a woman who is enjoying her position as supervisor of a hospital. She directs the nursing of patients in accordance with the doctor’s orders. She oversees the school of nursing connected with the hospital. In addi- tion, she carries on the general administration, as superintendent of dietetics, the housekeeping, the laundry, the engineering, and the bookkeeping departments. Thus, you may see how different her work is from the usual work of women in hospitals, — in the departments of nursing, medicine, and surgery. Still another career which has proved quite alluring to young girls is that of social service, which has been called “the professional expression of that in- fluence which tends to make the happiness and well being of every member of the community the first object of human institutions”. Some take up child, family or industrial welfare work, and others concentrate in recreation and neighborhood activities. Either side of this work offers important opportunities for a career which will have influence upon the future direction of society. Another field just opening to women is that of politics. Women have gained seats in the legislative and executive departments in both England and the United States. The next decade probably will find them dividing these positions equally with the men. Perhaps you find it hard to believe that women can succeed in such varied and seemingly difficult occupations. But everywhere one may look there are proofs of this fact. We of the class of 19 26 are about to furnish still further proofs. We are going out into the world with a firm purpose to succeed, each in his particu- lar line. We are ambitious to gain credit and fame for ourselves as well as for our school. With this aim in view, we are sure to succeed. Valedictory Mr. Superintendent and ' Members of the School Board: We, the class of 1926, wish to express our gratitude for the great work which you have carried on in our behalf to give us all the opportunities possible for a good education. You have made our High School what it is, an insti- tution of the first rank, and we are justly proud of it. Mr. Principal and Members of the Faculty: It lias been through your earnest endeavors and unselfish interest in our success that we stand here at this moment fully prepared to meet the trials of our coming life. We realize now the great part you have had in the mould- ing of our characters, how nobly you have labored in our behalf, and how much we owe to you. Classmates : We have tonight come to the end of the happy days spent in dear Melrose High. Tonight is the last time we shall all meet together. Let us remember the happy hours and beautiful friendships achieved in our four years together. Let us carry out into our later life the ideals and inspirations which we have gained here. “Our times are in His hand Who saith ' A whole I planned, Youth shows but half ; trust God : LESCHETIZKY METHOD OF Pianoforte Instruction IRENE G. EHLERT 129 MELROSE ST. FIVE YEARS WITH HEINRICH GEBHARD Fabric and Fashions Reflect Each Other We are prepared to be your reliable headquarters for the very latest silks of all kinds. And you’ll remember that matching is a certainty in our spacious daylight rooms. Every yard of silk we sell must meet our standard of quality. Shopping at Thresher’s means more frocks from your clothes allowance. SILKS HOSIERY esLnieir it INCORPORATED SILK UNDERWEAR The Daylight Specialty Silk Store 19 TEMPLE PLACE and 41 WEST STREET Stores: BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE, CLEVELAND Dr. C. K. Barkhouse 407 FRANKLIN ST. Osteopathic Physician Compliments of Quartz Mercury Light aud Diathermy Equipment Dr. Frederic A. T revor Compliments of DR. TOWNSEND Compliments of : Compliments of Dr. A. E. Newman Dr. Charles E. Derby Compliments of O. E. HAWES CO. MELROSE HIGHLANDS Compliments of Lavallee’s Pharmacy 24 WEST WYOMING AVE. MELROSE Mother Goose Shop 453 FRANKLIN STREET Compliments of MELROSE HIGHLANDS BROCK BROS. 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