Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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

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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.