Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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”

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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.