Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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CLYDE BORGAI. Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4). Clyde can hold his own in any singing or dancing contest. He is leader of an orchestra which recently won a prize contest in Salem. He has been offered several opportunities as an orchestra leader in various summer places. Clyde also has a voice with a range that enables him to sing both bass and tenor. Clyde is too mode.st, however; he does not ‘‘blow his own horn” but lets someone else do the talking. Very few in high school really know Clyde, for he is not particularly interested in the tedious activities of the school except the orchestra, in which he shines. Clyde is a likable fellow in spite of his .seeming casual attitude, but you’ve got to know him well to appreciate him. ERNEST F. BRYANT, JR. Radio Club (3); Physical Education Leader (4); Choral Presentation at Memorial Hall (2). Ernest takes the prize for being bashful in the presence of young ladies. He himself admits that he only knows one girl in high school. We envy him. His high school course has been considerably broken up for various reasons. He spent his fresh- man year in the school of our neighboring city of Malden. The next two were passed at Melrose. Last season he took a vacation in order to graduate with our class which he entered last fall. His trusty auto has taken him to school every day this year except three when the heavy snows blocked his way. The next election will .see Ernest casting his first ballot, for by that time he will have reached his majority. Tempus fugit! PAULINE F. BRYANT “Polly” “Poppy” Librarian (4). On the fifth of December, 1908, Mr. David Bryant was jire- sented with great news. “Polly” was half of it and Paul the other half. This all occurred in Boston, but Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, desirous of bringing their children up in beautiful surroundings, moved to our fair city cf Melrose. In HighSchool Polly’s greatest achievements have been “skipping” school, making excuses, and generally getting her teachers’ “goats”. This year she has surprised us all by displaying a diamond on the third finger of her left hand. Next fall she expects to change her name to Mrs. Charles H. Tarr. We wish her luck and happiness.

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AUGUSTA ANN BONZAGNI “GusMe” Class SecrTlari (2); Girls’ Club (3) (4); Masque and Wiq (4); Euclidean Sncizly (4), Fr;nch Club (4). Evoryone in M. H. S. knows “Gussic” by her everlasting smile and charming personality. She is undoubtedly one of the prettiest girls of the graduating cla.ss. Her cheeks are like roses and her eyes like sparkling diamonds. “Gu.ssie” is always hap[)y and siie makes others happy by her sweet smile. She is talented in many ways, for besifies being a reader and a dancer, she is very musical. Recently sh.e has taken lessons on the haro. “Gussie” plans to enter Leland Powers School this September. ROWLAND M. RLAGKSTONE “Rowlie” “Hlackie” French Club (4). “Ro” is one of the musically inclined members of the class. He has a reputation as an organist, and his ability as a jazz jiianist is widely known. “Blackie’s” high school career wiis interrupted by a trij) abrr)ad, after which he became a member of ’27. Outside of school he spends much of his time as a reporter for the Free Press, ' ith his many talents he is sure to be a success in later life either as a musician or as a newsi)aper man. ELEANOR EVELYN BLISS “Al” “Al” came to M. H. S. this year from Somerville. Because she has been here for so short a time and because she is a epuet girl, she has not become very well known to us. “Al” enjoys sports and has been present at several of our games. We do not know yet what Eleanor intends to do when she leaves M. H. S., but we hope that she will always succeed.

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PHYLLIS C. BUCK “Buoky” “Phil” Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Physical Education Leader (4); Basketball (3) (4); Field Hockey (3) (4). “Phil”, small as she is, is one of the most athletic girls in M. H. S. She came to us from the Washington School, and since her entrance into high school, she has participated in many school activities. Her career began in her freshman year when she helped Melrose gain the 6 points in the 86-6 Swampscott basketball game. She has since been a popular player for the field hockej ' and tennis teams as well as for the basketball teams. Her two great ambitions are to have a natural wave and to become an expert coach. We all feel sure that she would make a fine coach as she is so proficient in all forms of sport. Good luck, “Bucky”. MARTHA ELEANOR BURKE “Pepa” “Pepa” has one of the swecte.st dispositions of any girl in school You are always sure of finding her the same fun-loving, gay, talkative, and always interested in what you have to say. Nothing ever worries her because she always sees the bright side. “Pepa” is an accomplished pianist, having graduated from the Faelton School of Music. She intends to go to Bridgewater Normal School. We’ll envy her pupils because “Pepa” declares she’s never going to give hard exams! LAWRENCE J. CADIGAN “Larry” “Laure” “Caddy” “Laurie” has the honor of being a graduate of the Franklin School. His interest in athletics runs high although he has not been a candidate for the teams. He has one fault which he shares with several of his classmates, that is, he is always on the verge of being late to school about six days every week. “Laurie” is a very.faithful student, and he spends a great deal of time in l)reparing his lessons. With his faithfulness and straight forward way, he is sure to be a worthy alumnus of M. H. S.