Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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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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.