Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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.

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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.