Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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”!

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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.