TO Charles Harlow W oodbury Tufts 1905 A. B. our counsellor and our friend, in recognition of whose unfailing service and understanding, we, the Class of I 928, dedicate this year book. 7 he Spotlight Staff Ralph H. Clements Editor -in-Chief Warren Pike Business Manager Editorial Board Edna Clements Frances Eldridge Margaret Colbert Bettina King ■v r 1 Frank Orcutt Joseph McKenna Advertising Manage M 1 1 dvertisin g Staff :eb Peter Edgar Cook Raymond Duffill Treasurer ft Artists Hudson Kehoe Brenda Newton Jesse Blackstone JAMES STEWART Secretary RICHARD MEANS President MARGARET COLBERT Vice President RAYMOND DUFFILL Treasurer GUSTAVE BAG LEY “Gus” joined the class of ’28 in our junior year, as he had to lose a year because of illness. Much of his time has been spent in driving his various vehicles — including an auto and a motorcycle. For two years “Gus” tried his skill at football, and although he didn’t get his “M” he was a hard worker and certainly de- serves credit. BEINRY N. ANDREWS, JR. “Earnie” Hi-Y (3) (4). Four years ago there entered Melrose High as a shy and bashful freshman, Henry Andrews, Jr., better known to his friends as “Earnie”. But during these four years he has made many fast friends. Although apparently- a quiet boy he is a real sport with a wonderful good nature. Except for a period when a certain dazzling shirt brought him fame, Henry has not occupied either the sport or social limelight. However, he has made many friends and they all know that “Earnie” will make a success of life, and wish him well. WILLIAM; M. ARMSTRONG “Willie” Football (3) (4); Baseball (2) (3) (4); Ice Hockey (3) (4). This popular, tow-headed athlete received his early athletic training at the Gooch School, from which he entered the present institute of learning. For the past 3 years “Uncle Willie” has cost M. H. S. a pile of money for athletic letters. If you can’t find the “Fairy” in Melrose, he is sure to be at “Cal’s” Lunch. “Willie” has planned to continue his athletic career either in the University of Hard Knocks or at the Boston and Maine Summer School. May he be successful in scoring a win- ning goal in life. ■ iSPOTM® BARBARA BAKER “Barbie” Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4). Here is one who gave our class giggler a lot of competition. When “Barbie” isn’t giggling, she’s talk- ing, so altogether her time is taken up with thoroughly enjoying life. “Barbie” came to us from the Franklin School and since her entrance here she has been an ardent supporter of all school activities, especially the athletic contests. “Barb” is planning to go to prep school next year and from there to college where we feel sure she will be a success in whatever she undertakes. RUTH BAKER Ruth is one of those girls who seem very quiet, until you know them! She is of the more feminine type and took part in no athletics until she managed the Senior Bowling Team this year. Ruth’s two failings, or perhaps I should say attributes, are her loud giggle and her passion for red hair. Next year she plans to attend Bryant and Stratton to prepare herself to become a pri- vate secretary. Here’s hoping she gets a red headed boss! MARI LOUISE BALDWIN “Mai.ou” Girls ' Club (3) (4); Masque and Wig 3) (4); “The Goose Hangs High” (3) ; Traffic Squad (4) ; Bowling Team (4). This young lady’s efforts have mostly been confined to dramatics and can she act! We’ll say she can! In “The Goose Hangs High” Mary gave us a wonderful demon- stration of her abilities. Mary has also found time for Girls Club, of which she was a faithful member, and she enjoyed bowling with the girls’ team. Here is another lively member of the class who will be missed ' when she graduates and goes to New York. CURTIS S. BATES “Curt” “Truck” Mayor of Civics Class (1); Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Euclid- ean Society (3) (4); Physical Education Leader (1) (2) (3). This cheerful, good-looking young man joined us in our Freshman year having graduated from the Wash- ington School. He immediately became known to us as a very interesting young man because of his delightful personality and witty “wise cracks” which have thrown many a class into an uproar. That curly hair of “Curt’s” must set many a feminine heart fluttering. “Curt” is interested in politics also, for as far as he is concerned “Cal” does choose to run in 1928. “Curt” plans to go to Art School next year. We will always remember him as a perfect classmate and a good sport. CHARLES OZRO BEAN “Bkaxie” School Life (4); Radio Club (1). This popular red head received his training at the Highlands institute of learning, the Franklin School. On his first trip to M. H. S. he inquired for the High School elevator but he soon outgrew that. He wasn ' t here many months before he became known all over the school for his jokes and “wise cracks”. He gained so much fame in this line that he was ap- pointed personal editor of the “School Life” and he sure made a success of it. “Beany”, otherwise known as “Ozaw” intends to enter business after he graduates and he is sure to be a success. JEAN BENEDICT Music Week (3); Physical Education Leader (1) ; Ten- nis (2) (3). Jean is generally to be found on the tennis courts when weather permits, as she is an ardent admirer of this sport. Her speedy service and returns signify that she has good reason to like the game. Jean hasn’t en- tered the school activities as she has been kept busy with outside affairs. We remember her snappy P. E. leading in her freshman year. May your future be a pleasant one, Jean. M.ELVIN V. BERNINGER “Mai.” Although “Mai” has never appeared as a social lion in his four years of High School life, we can truth- fully say that his good-natured, jovial ways have brought him more than one steadfast friend who will certainly always remember him. “Mai” can also claim a record of which few of us attain in that he has never missed a day of school in all the four long years. Keep up the good work “Mai” and you’ll reach your goal before you know it. BEATRICE J. BERTHEL “Bea-Bke” Girls’ Club (.3) (4). After “Bea” romped around the Gooch School yard awhile they chased her off to High School where she won many friends with her cheery smile and contagious gig- gle. Her generous and sunny nature makes her beloved by both teachers and classmates. “Bea’s” favorite sub- ject is English. At least she passes in nice fat exam papers that make everybody sigh and wish they could write as much. She has conquered the typewriter also, and will soon join the army of stenographers. Best of luck, “Bea”. JESSE D. BLACKSTONE “Jess” We see here one of our class artists. Jesse can draw anything imaginable and is always willing to help out by drawing a poster. He was a hard working mem- ber of the Year Book staff and his clever cartoons are ,on exhibition at the end of the book. “Jess” has a talent for story writing too which he displayed during his high school career. He is undecided as to what he will do next year but we know his life will he successful. MARGARET BLANCHARD BLEYLE “MrooiE Margaret is one of our quiet members who has en- tered few activities, but who has entered wholeheartedly into those few. An ardent member of the Girl Scouts, Margaret is frequently seen engaged in this work. This young lady is one of those quiet, unassuming people who are sure to reach their goal in life. T. BEATRICE BONZAGNI “Bee Girls’ Club (4) In the Fall of 1924, “Bea” entered M. H. S., com- ing from the Franklin Grammar School. With her earnest blue eyes, her cheerful disposition and her witty tongue, “Bea-Bon” is well-liked by all, and fully appre- ciated by those who know her best. During her four years at M. H. S. “Bea has been very conscientious and apt student. Next year we shall find her at Lesley’s School in Cambridge, where she will prepare for teaching Kindergarten. We wish you heaps of luck, “Bea”. RUTH M. BOURNE “Rut i-iie Euclidean Society (3) (4) Concer ' t (1). ‘Mikado;” Music Week Nothing worries Ruth, whether it is flunking an ex- amination or changing tires on her well-known “Studie”. She never worries because she knows that in the end everything will be all right. With her wonderful good humor and pleasing personality she has won many friends. Ruth is undecided as to the choice of her career, but we shall see her entering Jackson College in the fall. Here’s wishing you lots of luck, Ruth, at college, and in the coming years. MARION ROYA.JIAN Girls 1 Club (4); Two Vagabonds (4); Basketball Interclass (4). Marion entered M. H. S. in the fall of 1924 from the Gooch School. She became a member of the Girls’ Club during the past year and took part in the operetta, “The Two Vagabonds.” Marion is rather a quiet girl and is well liked by all her friends. She plans to enter the business world next fall and the class of ’28 wish her the best of success. MARTHA BOYAJIAN Nuntius (1) (2); Girls ' Club (4); The Two Vaga- bonds” (4); Basketball, Interclass (4); Thrift Council (2) (3) (4). This young lady has quietly gone her way thru high school, keeping her name on the credit and honor rolls, and doing extra work for Miss Waite. In her senior year Martha decided to have a fling at basketball, and came out of the fracas with a set of numerals. Perse- verence is a favorable characteristic of hers, and we feel sure that she will be a big success in business. ROBERT EEOYD BRIGGS, Ju. “Bob” “Ikon Man” Hl-Y (4); Boys ' Debating Club (4); Physical Educa- tion Leader (1); Track (4); Manager (4). Wherever you see “Bob”, you always see that smile for he takes it with him wherever he goes. “Bob” has reason to smile, for his manly beauty has caused many a feminine heart to flutter, in fact, “Bob” is one of tihe outstanding “shieks” of our class. “Bob” is also ad- dicted to flashy ties and dancing. “Bob” plans to enter Technology in the fall. Keep up the good work, “Bob”, and keep smiling. GENEVE P. Girls ' Club (3) (4); Basketball (1); Gym Team (1) Geneve, better known to us as “Neve” or “Briggy”, came to Melrose from Gloucester, just five years ago, and since that time she has made many friends both in- side school and out. Anyone who knows “Neve” at all, knows that she is a good sport, and always ready for some fun. During her Junior year, “Briggy” joined the Girls’ Club. Although she has not taken part in any athletics since her Freshman year when she plaved on the class basketball and gym teams. “Briggy” is a loyal booster of sports, and has been seldomly known to miss a game of any kind. “Briggy” is rather undecided as to what she intends to do after leaving the “Old Brick Pile,” but whatever she undertakes we wish her the best of luck and success. VIRGINIA BROWN “Gin me When I think of Virginia I also think of a violin, because after hearing her play I could not quickly for- get her. “Ginnie” fiddled her way into the orchestra in her freshman year and there remained. She spent three years with a membership in the Girls’ Club. We think “Ginnie’s” favorite study must have been Law, and she certainly was well versed in that subject. NORMA E. BRUCE Although she belongs to the class of ' 29 and has been, here only three years, she is to graduate and leave dear old M. H. S. for the great business world. You may always know her by a merry “Hi” or “Hello”. She has many “chains” of friends and “chains” to her mean true friendships. (Especially a certain one which she wears around her neck.) We Shall miss “Sandy” and we wish her the best of luck in the future. FRED T. BRYAN “Ripper” IH-Y (3) (4); Hoys ' Debatiny Club (2), Sergeant-at- Arms, (3), Vice President (4); Poetry Club (4); Musical (3) ; “ Two Vagabonds (4) ; Ice Hockey, Manager (4) Inter- class Debates (2) (3) (4); School Band (4); School De- bating Team (4). Behold our noble hockey manager! Fred worked hard and efficiently in this capacity in his senior year with good results. He was a man to be relied upon when any of the various teams were to be transported to vari- ous cities. Fred is an apt debator and has played an important part in the life of the club. He has taken part in all interclass debates with great success. He and his inseparable pal, Fred Connors, are to he seen most any time driving around in the Nash sedan. JEANETTE BURNS “Tootik Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); “ Mikado ” (2); Traffic Sguad (3) (4); Physical Education Leader (1) (2); Basketball (4) ; Class Team (3) (4); Field Hockey (3) (4); Gym Team (1). Jeanette’s interests have been mostly confined to sports, but she has also found time to partake in the Mikado, and Girls’ Club. She won two field Ihockey let- ters by her aggressive playing, besides making the var- sity basketball team in her senior year. “Tootie” has been a competent member of the traffic squad and has certainly made the freshies step lively. May you always keep the “will to win” which you have displayed in high school, Jeanette. Here is indeed one of our most quiet fellows. He goes his way disturbing no one and acquiring good marks. Perhaps John’s favorite subject is Bookkeeping — at least it is a subject which seems to interest him greatly. We would almost call him a woman-hater if it wasn’t for the fact that he was seen — o;h, well, we won ' t give you away this time, John, if you ' ll promise to be good in the future! He is undecided as to what he will do next year, but’ 28 sends her best wishes for success, John. .JOHN BURNHAM AUSTIN CARGILL “Austy From the faraway Lebanon St. comes this young- man. “Austie” has been attending our local educational center for four years and yet he has been so quiet that not many know him. But those of us that do are privileged. Some say that “Austie” rises with the sun in order to get to school on time, but he neither admits nor denies it. From the portals of M. H. S. “Austie” plans to enter into his business career. May his quest be fruitful. AMY L. CATTLE, Y “Camey Club (2) (3) (4) „ , „ - Poetry Club ( 4 ) ; “ Charm School (2); Orchestra (4); School Band (2) (3) (4). To Amy’s lot fell the arduous task of carrying the bass drum in the band. The foregoing statement may sound as though tinged with sarcasm, but it isn’t. If you don’t believe it, try it yourself and see how well IZ h e U ’ specially if ' Tina King is on the walloping end. Nevertheless, Amy got a lot of fun out of it, and the same can be said of her attitude toward all trying situations, even in Room 53! You know, Amy liked Chemistry so well she took it a second year, but the se- cret is out, much as she loved Cicero she refused to take a College Entrance Exam in it for fear people might find out bow much she knew about him, hence her sur- prising fortitude! Amy is going to Mt. Holyoke next year and it is a foregone conclusion that her never-sav- die spirit will carry her far. “Ski” Clements entered Melrose High after grad- uating from the Gooch School in 19 24. He has always been popular throughout the school and was elected to the cla a s Presidency by a large majority in the Junior year. He is a first class basketball player, chosen by his teammates as captain for the past season. Ralph plans to go to the “Y” College at Springfield where he will undoubtedly train to be a Coach. He is one of 28’s two pair of twins. He has always been more or less of a happy-go-lucky fellow with an attractive personality, ex- celling in all physical activities. CATHERINE E. CLEMONS “Kitty” Kitty needs no introduction to the members of M. H. S. As you all probably know she came to Mel- rose from Wakefield in her Freshman year, immediately making friends which have lasted throughout her high school career. “Kitty” has always been one of our most cheerful and peppy members, making loads of fun wherever she goes. Although “Kay” is a member of Girls’ Club and Rainbow her attendance of an evening is usual- ly limited to 8.00 p. m. when a certain roadster is known to be waiting outside. As a final statement we shall sim- ply have to classify her as another one of those snappy blondes that gentlemen prefer. LAURA BOOTH COBLEIGH “Laura” Girls’ Club (4); “Two Vagabonds’’ (4); Basketball, Class Team (1) (2) (3) (4); Field Hockey (4); Girls ' Gym Team (1). Laura has gone thru high school dipping lightly into athletics, and other activities, getting good marks, and, best of all, keeping her sunny disposition. She was one of the proud members of the junior basketball team, and she had a good reason to be — after helping to beat the fast senior group and thus securing her numer- als. Laura joined the Girls’ Club in her senior year and was one who could be depended on when help was needed. WARREN D. COLLINS “Collie” Track (3) (4). Warren entered old M. H. S. as a very scared and green freshman. He has overcome this difficulty, how- ever, and become a real dignified Senior. Warren is a member of the local order of De Molay and has held an office in that organization the past year. Warren likes to play baseball and although he has not gone out for athletics during his high school career, he may be seen playing ball near his heme during his spare time He expects to enter the business world next year and we wish him success. PRElI) CONNORS “Freddie” School Band (4). Fred isn’t a very noisy fellow in a crowd, but that doesn’t mean that he is a shrinking violet. He is just slightly reserved. He entered the class of ’28 from St. Mary’s School. Fred is well-known and well-liked by most of the student body, and his ever-present wiit, along with his ability to get along with people has made his company pleasing to all who know him. Fred ha s a faculty of “getting what he goes after.” That is a sure sign of success. Here’s hoping that the “breaks” come your way, Fred! EDGAR COOK “Cookie “Cookie” is a worker. He had to be as assistant manager and manager of the football team and a mem- ber of the business staff of “School Life” at the same time. “Cookie” started out his freshman year by singing in “Pinafore” and in his senior year he assisted in “The Two Vagabonds.” Edgar intends to continue his studies at Boston LTniversity next year where he is sure to make a name for ' himself by his willingness to help at any time. PAULINE COOKSON “Polly” always has some important news to tell but she always thinks of it in a classroom, which ex- plains her numerous sessions. Polly has not entered any sports in school, but has spent much time on a bowling team, which she captained during her senior year. For two years she has been in the Girls’ Club and although not taking an active part she has en’oyed the meetings greatly. Best of luck in the future Polly. Helen is one of our most amiable classmates. She came to us from New Bedford in December of our first memorable year in M. H. S. Helen has served faithfully on the Social Committee of the Girls’ Club and has worked hard as manager of the basketball team. She plans to attend “Prep” school next year and from there Simmons College to take up household economics, in which we all know she will be a success. AGNES ELIZABETH COYE “Aeon This smiling young lady entered M. H. S. from the Washington Grammar School in the fall of ’24. “Aggie” is quite tall and whenever you see her you will be sure to find her pal “Shorty” somewhere near. “Aggie” is taking the Secretarial Course and is quite an expert typist. She can also tickle the ivories to perfection. In school Agnes is rather quiet but for good company and fun she can’t be beat. We arei sure she will be suc- cessful in all she undertakes and we wish her the best of luck. RICHARD M. COCHRANE “Dick” Hi-Y (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); Tennis, Manager (4). “Dick” is one of our hard working students who obtains results in the form of good marks. He has for two years been an active member of the Euclidean Socie- ty and in his senior did a fine job as manager of the boys’ tennis team. “Dick” appears to be a quiet sort of fellow, but we who know him well realize the value of his friendship and wish him the best in his future en- deavors. L. JANET COFFIN G iris’ Club (2) (3) (4). Janet might be called one of the more quiet mem- bers of our class, but she has been known to provide numerous diversions in the class room. She has been a member of Girls’ Club during the last three years of her High School career and has helped make it a success. We wish her success in whatever she may determine to do now that she is stepping out of school into the busi- ness world. MARGARET COLBERT “Mm” “Migcie” Class Officer, Vice-President (3) (4); School Life (4); Year Book. Editorial Staff (4); Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4i, Treasurer (4), Chairman By-Laws Committee (3) Pro et Con (1); Junior Prom Committee (3); Traffic Squad (4); Basketball (3) (4), Captain (4), Class Basketball (2) (3) (4), Captain (3); Field Hockey (2) (3) (4); Tennis (1) (2) (3) (4); Gym Team (1); Thrift Council (2) (3); Class Hay Committee (4). Here we have Margaret, otherwise known as “Mig- gie”, one of the most popular members of her class. Coming to M. H. S. from the Franklin School an 1924 as a vivacious little freshman, she has entered whole- heartedly into all the athletic activities. “Mig” was fortunate in gaining a position on the Junior Boston Field Hockey Team in her Junior and Senior years. “Miggie” hopes to enter the University of California. JANET P. DAVIS Orchestra. Janet is another wonder from the Lincoln School. Her blonde hair and blue eyes have again made us turn to the blondes for success. She is quite a piano player, in case you don’t know it, and we all hope to see her succeed in the orchestra work she expects to take up next year. In school she’s not so brilliant, but she puts up a good bluff. During the first recess she has a fail- ing for the second floor, south wing, and especially in front of room 3 8. (We wonder what the attraction is). Never mind we’ll find out some time. Well, success and good luck to you. ELIZABETH DAY “Libby” Girls ' Club (3) (4); “Vagabonds” (4); Orchestra (4). A blonde maid with very rosy cheeks came to us from the Franklin School four years ago, to broaden her education. Her favorite- pastimes are talking and keep- ing her hair in wave, in which she has no competition. She is very much in favor of camp life and enjoys moun- tain climbing. Who knows, she may climb the “Alps” some day. She played the violin in the Girls’ Club Orchestra and was on the Membership Committee of the Girls’ Club. She has been a great rooter at all the sports, especially football. “Libby” is planning to study dietetics so she will make a good “cook” and we are sure she will be a success at it. FRANCES S. DEMPSEY “Fran” “Fuanxie” Nuntius (1) Staff ; Girls’ Club (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Musical, Soloist. (3); Mikado,” (2). You hear a giggle, another giggle, and then some chattering — that’s “Franny”. She’s always enthusiastic over something, and she has the happy faculty of always being able to find something to be glad about. She wants to help out whenever she can; at the “Masque and Wig” plays she is always busy helping to usher and sell candy. “Franny” is particularly interested in the musical part of our school work. She has a good voice and not only sings in the chorus but also has done some solo work in the Music Week concerts. Next year she plans to con- tinue her musical studies. We know that she will go right on having a good time and that she’ll always have a smile for everyone. ROBERT de MASELLIS Bob joined us in our senior year from the Wake- field high school. He was on the varsity football team there and was an all-round sport in other activities. Bob is a regular ladies-man and never is seen without a partner at the dances. This husky fellow is full of fun and forms plenty of amusement both in the class room and outside. He is undecided as to his future but we think he will go to some prep school next year. BEATRICE EVELYN DOBSON “Bee Girls ' Club (4); “Mikado ' ' (2); “ Two Vagabonds (4); Basketball (1); Gym Team. Beatrice, better known as “Bee” came from Matta- pan, and although she hasn’t been here long she has made many friends. Her fine personality and happy countenance makes everyone admirei her. She is always joking, not easily offended and looks at the bright side of life. “Bea” is planning to train for a nurse and we all wish her the best of success. WILLARD DOLLOFF “Bill” “Gow” Baseball (4). Bill joined us in our Junior year, coming from Medford High School. “Dolly” can be seen a mile away by his walk — he needs two blocks on either side. This lad is most dangerous while playing pool, as one never knows where his ball will go. “Gov” is not an admirer of the opposite sex — in fact, he has always avoided the girls — but one can never tell; these quiet ones are as deep as the ocean. “Bill” was a great help to Miss Waite during his Senior year, faithfully filling the position as office-boy. FLORENCE MABELLE CRAGIN “Brownie” Girls’ Club (4); Masque and Wig (4). Mabel is one of the best known girls in the class of ’2 8. She is a talented dancer as well as a singer. We always find her ready with a cheery smile and warm wel- come. A year or so ago Mabel won a silver cup for be- ing the best looking red head in the city of Boston. Two years ago she was selected to dance in an act with Mellie Dunham here in Boston as well as in New York. Next year Mabel intends to enter the Leland Powers school of Dramatic Art. Good luck to you Mabel. LESLIE LAWRENCE CROSBY “Bo” Hi-Y (3) (4); Boys ' Debating Club (1); Treasurer (2); Vice President (3) (4); Radio Club (2); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Junior Board of Aldermen (1); “ Pinafore ” Mikado ■•The Two Vagabonds’’ History play (1); The Crisis”; Physical Education Leader (1) (2) (3); Cross Country (3); Gym Team (2); Interclass Debates (2) (3) (4). ARTHUR L. CROSBY “Art” “Taters” “Mikado” (2) ; Track (2) (3) (4); Cross Country (3); Gym Team (1). Here iis a young man who declares that gentlemen prefer blondes and he has the same preference- Be that as it may, it has been rumored that “Art” has frequently been seen in Stoneham which would seem to prove the statement. However, in our four years acquaintance with “Art” we have known him as a happy-go-lucky fellow who is always ready to help in any hard work. Although “Art” has very small pedal extremities, he can cover ground so rapidly that he held the position of track captain in his senior year. “Art” intends to work next year if he doesn’t get put in jail for speeding on his motorcycle. We all wish you the best of luck “Art”. Glancing at this lad’s activity list we note that most of his efforts were bestowed on debating or public speak- ing of some sort, at which he excels. Those who heard him recite “The Congo” agree that he did a very cred- itable piece of work. Aside from this, Leslie has taken part in all the school operattas, which his rich bass voice aided greatly. He deserves much credit for successfully carrying on a “Shade and Screen” business besides “keeping up” with his school work. 19 iSPOTtro MARGARITE CUMMINGS “Pkc;c;y” President of Civics Class (1); Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4); Poetry Club, Secretary (4). “Peggy is one of our smallest members; in fact she might almost be taken for a freshman (horrors!) at a first glance. She has had to lose some of her senior year because her appendix didn ' t fit, or had a fit, or something like that. She has been a most capable sec- retary in the Poetry Club, and has added the Girls’ Club and Masque and Wig to her activities. “Peg” we feel sure, will be a real, competent secretary for some one. LEONA DARRAH Leona landed in Melrose High School from that far famed institution, the Franklin School, in the fall of 1924. She took the Secretarial course and expects to be a secretary. My can’t she take dictation — and she makes a perfect copy of a letter every time! “Lee’’ was honored by being chosen to represent her stenogra- phy class at a prize contest for Chandler students at R. U. RUTH A. CUMMINGS Girls’ Club (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); Phys- ical Education Leader (1). Allow us to present 5-foot-3 of sunshine, one who has a cheerful smile and a hearty greeting for all. Ruth is a puzzle to her closest friends, being one of those few and fortunate mortals who can be peppy and prudent; who can laugh, love and be merry; and who can hold the admiration of all. She has the distinc- tive reputation of never losing her temper. Ruth has been called the girl with the shining eyes and golden smile. In our chest of M- H. S. memories we want to keep Ruth in mind as a sincere friend, a loyal church worker, and a beloved classmate. To her success in life we lift our glasses in unison, and may the bubbles that we spill bring good luck along her way. CATHERINE FELT “Kitty” Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) 14); French Club (4). Catherine, commonly called “Kitty”, despite the fact that her name is spelled with a “C”, is one of our quiet young misses. At least that is the impression she gives those who don’t know her very well, but her friends have discovered that she hasn’t that dimple for nothing, and that any party she attends is sure to be a success. She is also a great sport-lover and although she doesn’t par- ticipate herself, she not only attends all the games, but can tell you, no matter what the season or sport, just where Melrose stands in relation to the other members of the leagues, and how many more games will win the championship for us. Kitty is headed for Mount Hol- yoke, and we hope she will have as much success there as at good old M. H. S. OLIVE MAY FLINT Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Membership Committee (4); Pro et Con (1). Olive is one of those folks of whom people say, “Isn’t she rather quiet and reserved?” And how sur- prised they are sometimes when you say, “Why she’s just full of fun!” But she is; just get those eyes to twinkling and you’ll have her off in a spasm of giggles and joke-making. While she is not one of our extreme- ly athletic girls, she is an enthusiastic supporter of all the games and can always be found shivering or melting, according to the season and the sport, and cheering her- self hoarse for good old M. H. S. . In fact, she says she doesn’t want to go to a girls’ college but rather a co-ed school so that she can keep on going to football games. Well, we wish her luck and plenty of games wherever she goes in life. MARY M. FRANKLIN Girls’ Club (2) Vice President (3) President (4) ; Euclidean Society (3) (4); French, Club (3) (4); Junior Prom Committee (3) ; Traffic Squad (3) (4) ; Field Hockey (4) Manager; Class Day Committee. Of Mary it is safe to say that everyone- who knows her likes her — and everyone knows her. She is not an athlete, but she supports all the sports, and this year she managed the Field Hockey team. She belongs to the Euclidean and French Clubs, as well as to the Girls’ Club, Of which she was vice-president last year; during her Senior year she has been, in a way in which no one- else could have been, Girls’ Club president. Next year Mary goes to Lowthorpe to study landscape architecture. We know that she will have all success and that others will find her as we have, a girl worth knowing and a true-blue friend. A. JOHN GARDNER “Johnny” “Red” Euclidean Society (3) (4); Football (1) (2). “Johnny” is one of the few in the class who is gifted with red hair. John hails from the Highlands, and like others from there is very bright, but not only because of his hair. When he graduated from Franklin School in ’24, he was one of the smallest of the class, not so now. John has proven himself a good student and we feel sure that he will be successful (in his col- lege career at Boston University. RALPH W. GERRY Nun tins (2); Hi-Y (4) When Ralph entered M. H. S., along with other members of the last class to graduate from the Franklin School, he did so with the intention of entering some institution of higher learning. During his Sophomore year he decided on Amherst. However, before the Junior year had come to an end he had changed his mind in favor of Boston University. At the present time he is undecided as to whether it will be the College of Liberal Arts or Business Administration. Which ever it may be, Ralph, our wish for the best of good luck goes with it. ELISABETH P. GILE “Betty” “Lib” “Libby” Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Physical Education Leaden (3); Boa-liny (4). “Libby” graduated from the Washington School and entered Melrose High with the rest of the meek freshmen. “Libby” is one of the liveliest members of the Class. She has been a member of the Girls’ Club for three years and is a faithful supporter of all school ac- tivities. Her chief ambition is to go to Maine where she can cheer for Hebron. There is quite an attraction for her at this “prep” school. “Libby” intends to join the working class next year and with her goes the best wishes of the class of ’28. JOHN WINTHROP DUFFILL Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4); Physical Educa- tion Leader (1); Track (3) (4); Thrift Council (4); Al- derman in Civic Class (1). This is the other halt of the “Duffill puzzle.” Like “Ray” he is a good natured lad and always ready to help others. In his freshman year John made a good aider- man for his civics class. He has been interested in track during his junior and senior years. He has been a big help to the Hi-Y, Traffic Squad and Thrift Council, and M. H. S. will lose a good man when John leaves. RAYMOND ALDEN DUFFILL “Ray” Class Officer, Treasurer (3) (4); Nuntius, Assistant Editor (1) (2); Year Book, Treasurer (4); Hi-Y (2) (3); Treasurer (4); Junior Dance Committee (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Treasurer; Traffic Squad (4); Class Day Committee Treasurer (4); Civic Class. Treasurer (1); Safety Council, Treasurer (1). Here is one of our class twins. The resemblance is so marked between John and “Ray” that they are al- ways mistaken for each other, with very humorous re- sults. John has been a very efficient treasurer of the class for two years. He also served in this capacity on the Year Book, the Safety Council, Class Day Committee ' Civics Class and Junior Prom, handling the finance in each case with remarkable results. We predict a happy future for “Ray” as he is one of our most carefree and sunny-natured seniors. SYDNEY BRYON DWYER “Syd” “Gus” Euclidean Society (3); Traffic Squad (4); Baseball (1) (2) (3); Captain (3). Bashful? We’ll say he is! So much so, in fact, that he was unanimously elected most bashful boy in his class. Poor “Sid” — no one will ever know what he has gone through having to be in the same class with girls. However, “Sid” has made up for this failing by his good marks and fine showing on the baseball team, which he captained during his junior year. We cannot prophecy ibis future to any extent as he has not decided what field to enter, but we are willing to bet he’ll be a bach- elor! FRANCES ELDREDGE “Fran” “Fran me” “Franik” Class Officer (2) Se cretary, School Life (4) Literary Editor ' , Year Book (4); Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4), Secre- tary; French Club (3); President (3) (4); Orchestra (4); Traffic Squad (3) (4) Lieutenant,; Assembly Committee (3) (4); Thrift Council (2) Secretary (3) Secretary. Ever since “Fran” entered M. H. S. four years ago, she has proven herself to be a brilliant scholar, and un- tiring worker, and above all, a devoted friend. She is willing to do anything and does that which she under- takes well. As tasks come pouring in, “Frannie” lias sometimes wished that she could learn to say “No”. In her Junior year as president of the French Club she carried this organization through a very successful sea- son. She has done fine work throughout the year as literary editor of School Life, and as secretary of the Girls’ Club. “Fran” is planning to go to Wellesley next fall where we feel sure She will continue her good work. We all wish you the best of success “Fran”. FERGUS LAURENCE FARRELL “Fkrgie” “Duke” Boys’ Debating Chib (1) (2) (4). HELEN E. FELLOWS “Km” Girls’ Club (3) (4); Orchestra (2) (3) (4), violin; Physical Education Leader (4). Helen has been with us for several years. Having- graduated from the Livermore School she entered the Old Brick Pile as a Freshman. Helen, known as “Kid” to her friends, has a jolly disposition and a great many friends. She is of a genial personality and always ready for fun. She is planning to train for a nurse and we all wish her the best of success in her profession. “Fergie,” that pleasant, grinning Highlander, came to us from St. Mary’s School as a very small and inno- cent Freshman. Now see him! Six feet! “Fergie’s” favorite study is U. S. History, from which he cannot be separated (so it seems!). He is a very efficient caddy, spending all his spare time at the links. No one will deny that he is a woman-hater, although at present he is struggling desperately to master the popular art of dancing! We all hope he will succeed in this and in everything else he takes up. Here is one of our apparently quiet members, but those who know Ila will agree that she has a lively disposition and is always ready for fun. Ila hasn’t participated in many school activities because most of her time was taken up with drawing and bowling. Ila intends to enter the business world next year and we all wish her the best of success. ALICE It. CJUR NETT “Ai. Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4); Pro et Con (1); Masque and Wig (3) (4); French Club (3); Poetry Club (4); “Mi- kado” (2); “ What Men Live By,” Chorus (3); The ' Goose Hangs High” (3); “ The Two Vagabonds (4); Physical Education Leader (2) (3). Although Alice has lived in Melrose for several years, coming to Melrose High from the Livermore School, she claims Chicago as her native city, of which fact she is exceedingly proud. She. is an enthusiastic member of the Masque and Wig Society, is greatly in- terested in art, and can be counted on to take part in any funmaking, whether it be joining the “lecture gang” (and drawing pictures of the lecturers) or arranging unusual birthday celebrations. “Al” is very original and has something to add to any discussion under way. She is planning to enter Radcliffe in September and we all feel sure that with her happy disposition she will make hosts of friends “across the Charles.” JOHN G. HAINES, JR. “Jack” “Gib ' Jack attained the honor, in his senior year, of be- ing the first president of the Poetry Club. This newly- organized club sprang into prominence this year with a list, of promising poets. In his freshman year, “Gib” made a good P. E. leader. His favorite subject was Commercial Law which he could “expound and expati- ate” with amazing rapidity. Many were the Haines vs. Boynton debates on the proper law for a certain case. We may have a future lawyer of note in our midst, who knows? THOMAS HANNIGAN “Tom” “Tim” “Slim We hardly know wliat to say about “Tom”, he is so quiet. But we doubt if the people who really know would say this is true. “Tom” ca me to us from ' the Franklin School and since his entrance here he has al- ways supported school activities although he took part in none. We are uncertain as to just what Tom is going to take up in the future, but whatever it is, he has with him the best of wishes of the class of ’28. Florence has been wearing a very pretty diamond on her left hand which, we judge, has some special significance. When is it to happen, Florence? We have come to the conclusion that much of this maiden’s time is spent in doing her English homework, if her perfect- ly constructed papers are any proof. Best wishes for a happy future, “Flossie”. DOROTHY HANCOCK “Dot” (1 iris ' Club (2) (3) (4); Pro cl Con (2); Mas ' uc and Wig (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3); Orchestra (3). We congratulate “Dot” on the fact that she was one of the few who decided to let her hair grow and then did not change her mind. “Dot” believes in clubs, as pro- motors of school life, as was evident when she became a member of three of our most prominent ones. Her great- est weakness seems to be her over-indulgence of whis- pering. Numerous sessions have been meted out to “Dot” as a result, but these, as all other troubles, she takes with a cheerful grin. FLORENCE HASKELL “Flossie” “Mousie” FRANCES B. GILMORE “Fkan” “Fka.xxmc” Girls ' Chib (3) (4); Junior Dance Committee (3). “Frail” has been one of our best liked members since she entered M. H. S. from the Franklin School. It would be difficult to mention a social event in the last four years that has not been graced with her most pleas- ing presence. Her li vely personality and good looks have broken the hearts of many of our high school boys, but her conquests are not confined to M. H. S. alone. “Fran” is thinking of attending Bradford next year, and whatever she undertakes in the future, we know she’ll make good. HAROLD C. GODDARD, JR. “Harry” Harold came hiking down to M. H. S. as one of the “shining lights” from Franklin School. He has gone steadily along, working and playing with (lie rest of us. He went out for football during one season and has helped to support all forms of athletics. During his Junior year he was a Physical Education leader, when we had such creatures! “Right face! 1, 2!” Remem- ber how? He is a member of the Hi-Y. He is really much jollier than he looks in this picture, and he pos- sesses lots of friends. From all reports he is going to one of at least five or six places next year, but North- eastern seems to be nearest being the right one. We wish him continued success. IDA F. GOLDFARB “I” Paging the giggling girl! Ida’s giggles are certainly infectious, as any pupil from a IV-A division can readily testify. Many times has she been reprimanded for her outbursts. And lest one get a misconstrued conception of Ida’s temperament, let ns hasten to add that she has her serious moments, too. Yes, indeed! Ida can be, in fact, very serious when the occasion calls for it — for instance, when exam time comes. Ida’s versatility extends not only to her constant influx of “A’s”, but to her literary and musical ability as well. We all expect great things from her in the future, in fact the near future, since Ida is planning to continue her studies at ELMER W. GREATREX Euclidean Society (3). Elmer is most certainly one ot ' our class woman- haters. He has never been seen with a girl and greatly regrets the fact that he has to study in the same room with them Elmer has not entered any of the school activities except the Euclidean Society. He was a close second for class grind. However his marks prove the worth of time he spends in studying. We are sure he will be a success in whatever vocation he decides on. FRED S. GREENLAW Fred drifted through high school content to “just get by” if necessary, as long as he did not have to work hard. He is a fellow not known by many as lie is of a retiring nature and one who has not entered clubs or sports. We have decided that Fred’s favor : te subject must be bookkeeping, if we are to judge by the time he spends in room 5 9. He intends next year to enter the business world and we hope to find him a successful bookkeeper or accountant. DORIS GRACE Doris joined us from the Gooch School. Although she has not entered any of the school activities, Doris is known by many. In her freshman year she was inter- ested in field hockey, and we had prospects of a good goal tender, but “Dot’’ changed her mind and decided not to come out for the team in her sophomore year. She has always been an ardent supporter of all school activities, and we wish you the best of luck, Doris, in whatever you undertake in the future. BERTHA HAZZARD “Bkkt” “Bert” has not been active in club work of any kind, but she has been interested in all sports. She was present at about all the football games to cheer lustily for M. H. S. Also “Bert” was partial to field hockey at which she played two years. Although she did not win a letter she most certainly gave the first team some competition. Bertha intends to enter the business world next year. “Art” has had to lose a lot. of time in school be- cause of illness, but has kept up with his class besides engaging in outside activities. He was one of the best players on the basketball team in which he got his let- ter in his senior year. He was invaluable to the Masque and Wig because of his splendid work as stage electri- cian in their plays. Arthur has also been interested in indoor track and football. EDWARD WARREN HEARNE, Jr. “Tim” Treasurer of Civics Class; School Life (4); Hi-Y (2) (3) 14); Boys’ Debating Club (1) (2) (3), Treasurer (4); Masque and Wig 11) (2) (3) (4); Junior Dance Commit- tee, chairman; Pinafore, principal (1); Two Vaga- bonds”, principal. (4); “Ellie ' s Furnishings ” (1); “ The Crisis ” (4); Physical Education Leader (1); Cheer Leader (2) (4); Thrift Council (3); Interclass Debates (2) (3); Jr. Hi-Y (1). “Ted” came from the Livermore 4 years ago. He has progressed both mentally and physically during his four years at High School. He has been very active in school work and has made many friends. This yea” he was elected cheerleader, and how he made them c’heer f He also went into dramatics and undertook parts in “H M. S. Pinafore” and “Ermine”, two musical comedies Ted” always has a smile for everyone and possibly a story; he sure can tell stories. “Ted” is intending to enter Springfield next year. DOROTHY P. HECHT Dm “Dot” is another of our secretarial students who we feel sure will be a success in the business world. Although not interested in athletics or school activities, “Dot” ’has easily attained good marks throughout her high school career. May you work as faithfully in your future position as you have in school, “Dot”. GEORGE HUNTER “Bvxic Football (3) (4) George, commonly known as “Bunk” is a “tuff” fellow when it comes to playing football. It takes real skill and science to get by him. He is a quiet fellow in clas and not well known because of his retiring na- ture. Bunk and his “spats” are a familiar feature to be seen wandering down the school corridors. We are sure he will be a successful farmer if that is what he decides to do after graduating from M. A. C. RUTH A. .J EPSON “Ruthie” “Jei i y” Musical Festival (3). When Ruthie first entered the portals of M. H. S. She was just a tiny kid, and has only just grown up a lit- tle bit thru the years. Her cheery nature and original wit have won her hosts of friends. Many have been the times when Ruth has had afternoon sessions, but she bravely managed to survive them. She aspires to be a writer, and has proved herself to be especially adapted to mystery stories. We wish you a happy future, Ruth, and good luck to your stories! ROBERT P. PIUNTER “Bon “Little Bunk’’ Music Week (3); “Two Vagabonds” (4); Physical Education Leader (1) (2) (3); Baseball , Manager (4). Bob has decided that it is real convenient to have a sister at Sargent, and would like to enroll too. As it is he spends as much time as possible attending the Sargent affairs. Bob spends most of his time dodging home-work and the rest making up excuses for not doing it. He intends to matriculate to M. A. C. next year. He plans to study either farming or chicken raising, at which we feel sure he will be a success. ARTHUR C. JOHNSON “Art” “Red” Mayor of Civics Class (1); School Life (3) (4); Boys’ Debating Club (1) (3); Masque and Wig ( 2) (3) (4); Po- etry Club (4) ; Junior Dance Committee (3) ; Junior Prom Committee (3) ; “What Men Live By” (3) ; “When Silence Was Golden” (1); Physical Education Leader (1) (3); In- terclass Debates (3); First Prize Speaking Contest (1); Second Prize Speaking Contest (3). Here is one of the “bright lights” of the class. “Red” came to us from the Gooch School and since then has taken part in a great many of the school activities. “Red” left us during his sophomore year but returned the next fall to resume his studies as a junior. He has been a prominent member of the Masque and Wig Society for the past three years and has won several prizes in the speaking contests. “Red” hopes to take up journalism next year and we all wish him the best of success. IRVING JOHNSON, Jr. “J%nik” Hi-Y (4); Radio Cluli II); Physical Education Leader (1) (2); Track (2); Cross Country (3). Irving Johnson, Jr., or “Junie” as we often call him, is one of those handsome little fellows that keep the freshman girls inspired. We are beginning to think him a traitor to the school since he visits and sympathizes with that town of Arlington so often; but, because “Jun- ior” is so very young and small he has to be good in the presence of his classmates (both boys and girls). Although “Junie” is a shark at bookkeeping, typewriting, and the rest of his studies, he has one short-coming 1 — Ruth. This cute little boy intends to continue his studies at B. U. and then enter upon his promising career in one of the big contracting firms of Boston. FRED P. JOHNSON “Fkei ” Orchestra (4); Tennis (3), Captain , (4). Fred’s favorite occupation? That’s easy! Fred is our best male dancer and is seldom absent from dances — both local and suburban. He seems to prefe; dancing to all other recreations except tennis. Fred can certainly weild a mean tennis racquet, and his fine playing won him the captaincy of the senior team. When not danc- ing or playing tennis Fred may be seen racing around in his flivver. J. HUDSON KEHOE “Bun” School Life, Advertising Manager (4); Year Book. Ad- vertising Staff; Hi-Y (4); Boys ' Debating Club (3) (4); “ Erniinie ” (4); Traffic Squad (4); Physical Education Leader (3); Interclass Debates (4); Debating Team (3). Here is one of the best-natured members of the class. “Bud” always has a sm ' le — especially for the fair sex. He has been termed the class “shiek” and gave the class “Ladies’ Man” a lot of competition. But Hudson has managed to find some time for other things. He has done good work in the Debating Club and as ad- vertising manager of “ School Life.’ We feel sure that, with his friendly “line” and his ability as a student, “Bud” will succeed in whatever he takes up hereafter. ALTON L. KITTREDGE “At - ’ “Kitty” “Kit” Another credit to the Franklin school is Alton Kit- tredge. He deserves the title of ‘‘most unconscious’’ (but there is no such title.) “Art” is a lover of old songs, or so it would seem. He is frequently heard singing “Alice Where Art Thou.” Thus we can by no means call him a woman-hater. His favorite subject might be history, at which he excelled — sometimes. Alton is undecided as to what he will do next year. We feel sure he will be an honor to M. H. S. though in what- ever he undertakes. H. BEULAH KELLEY, “Beu” “Kelley” “Kel” Class Officer (2); Vice President; Girls ' Club (2) (3j (4), Membership Committee (3), Program Committee (4); Sophomore Dance Committee (2); Traffic Sjuad (4), Physical Education Leader (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4); Field Hockey (1) (2) (3) (4); Capt. (41; Tennis (1) (2) (3). It is deplorable that “Kelley” and “Shortie” didn’t have their pictures taken together as they are insepar- able. What would the teams have done without “Kel- ley”, especially the hockey teams on which she starred all four years? She completed her triumph in hockey by securing herself a position on the Junior All-Boston Field Hockey team this past season. Beulah is planning to attend the Sargent School of Physical Education. We all wish her the best of good luck and fortune. Class Office r. Secretary (3); Year Book Editorial Staff (4); Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4); Chairman Program Com- mittee (4); Induction Team (3) (4); Pro et Con (1) ; French Club (3) (4); Sophomore Dance Committee (2); Junior Prom Committee (3) “Charm School’’ (2); Orches- tra (3); T ' afflc Squad (4); Physical Education Leader (3) ; Thrift Council (4); School Band (2) (3) (4). “Teenie” is one of the liveliest members of our class. Her good nature and readiness to “help out” has found many friends for her within the walls of M. H. S. For two years she has been on the induction team of Girls’ Club, and this last year, chairman of the Program Committee. For Parent-Faculty nigh she wrote and directed a pageant bringing out the ideals of the Hi-Y and Girls’ Club. “Teenie” is an a dent member of the Girl Scouts. 5P0TMT GEORGE W. LARSON “Goofy” Euclidean Society (3); “Two Vagabonds (4) Thrift Council (1) (2). Along with many prominent members of our class from the Washington School came George William Lar- son, a modest, unassuming, unsophisticated freshman. Possessing a genial disposition, an abundance of good looks, and an overwhelming desire to co-operate with the wishes of his teachers “Georgie” gained favor with the faculty — and how! Although the fair sex has a peculiarly strong attraction for “George”, he has never allowed them to interfere with his school duties (?). George has not gone out for any of the teams, never- theless he has had much interest in them. We all wish that “Georgie” will be as successful in business life as he has been in his “affaires de coeur”. RICHARD LAWSON Dick came to us from the Washington School along with the other little freshmen. He has been one of the quieter members of our class and consequently he is not known to most of us, yet he is a good friend to those who know him. During his four years here, his posters have adorned the cronicle on many occasions. Dick has so much a rtistic talent that he intends to go to some art school next year. Good luck to you Dick. We expect to hear that you the a famous artist some day. ALICE J. LEGG “Al” Alice has quietly wandered across the pages of our High School life, and now that they have been traversed we feel sure that she will go calmly on to, whatever goal the far horizon she has set for herself. She has fre- quently been seen in the company of one “Al lustrious” senior, proving that she is slightly interested in the op- posite sex. Best wishes for your future success and happiness, Alice. PHILIP HOWARD LESLIE “Phil” Hi-Y (4); Euclidean Society (3); Traffic Squad (4); Track (1) (2) (3) (4); Cross Country (3); Captain Fresh- man Track. “Phil” is our leading track star. Ever si nce he was a lowly “Frosh” he has been a consistent performer. In his Freshman year, he captained the Freshman track team and the last three years he has been our ace in the mile run. “Phil” is said to prefer blondes and he is often seen in Maplewood, where he is very popular with the weaker (?) sex. “Phil” is going to take up aviation when he leaves school, so Lindbergh had better look after his laurels. Go to it, “Phil”, and remember your friends of M. H. S. when you get to be famous. ROBERT B. LETTBNEY “Bob” Hi-Y (4). Bob is not known to most of us because he is quiet in school. Yet outside of school he can be noisy enough and is lots of fun when you know him. Bob is very found of the out-of-doors and he spends most of! his spare time in the woods. He has not gone out for ath- letics in school but he is an excellent swimmer. Next year he intends to go to Wentworth. Good luck to you Bob. BEATRICE LOFCHIE “Bea” “Beady” “Dusty” “Bea’s” two failings are dancing and swimming, at which she excels. She has not partaken in any school activities, but nevertheless, her time seems to have been well occupied in one way or another. She is undecided as to what her future work will be. We think she would be an ideal secretary. EUGENE R. LORING “Gen Boys ' Debating Club (1), Secretary (2) Although “Eukie” has been with us for four years we have not heard much from him in athletics, but he has supported them throughout his high school career. “Eukie” came to us from the Washington School and has made a reputation for himself as the most unsuc- cessful bluffer in the class. We sincerely hope that he will overcome this great difficulty before he progresses far in the great business world. VIRGINIA LORD “Gin”, “Ginny” Masque and Wig (4); Poetry Club (4). FRED LOPCHIE “Speed - ' Orchestra (1) (2); Physical Education Leader (1) (2) (3); Track (3). Fred displayed most of his talents in track, where for two years he won a letter. He was the fastest 220- yard man on the team. After school his time was taken up as a newsboy at the North Station. “Speed” belongs to the “West End House of Boston” and is the holder of the 2 2 0-yard dash record there. He is also a good swim- mer, recently passing the senior life saving test. MALCOLM, GRAH|AM LOWE “Mai.” “Lefty” Iiadio Club (1); Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4), tit age Manager (4); “The Goose Hangs High ” (3); Music Festi- val (3); Three One-Act Plays, Stage Manager (1); Foot- ball (1) (2); Tennis, Assistant Manager (3). “Mai” developed an acute interest in radio dur- ing his freshman year and promptly joined the Radio Club which was, however, short-lived. “Mai” was a hard working member of the Masque and Wig and in his senior year was a stage manager of note. “Lefty” had other interests during his high school career; namely, tennis, which he helped manage in his junior year, football — and dancing, at which perhaps he was the best adapted. BERNARD Football (4). Bernard is that quiet, good-looking fellow who came to us from the Gooch School in 1924. Although he is shy with the opposite sex, he is very aggressive on the football field. And skating — say! He can even skate circles around — Ell Pond! Bernard is a very good stu- dent, too, his favorite subject being Latin. One remark- able thing about Bernard which will help him to suc- ceed in later life is the fact that he is very punctual. — or so he resolves to be as soon as he is thru school. Ber- nard hopes to go to college but as yet he has not made his final choice. Whatever you do, Bernard, we wish you the best of luck. FLORENCE MACDONALD “Flossie” “Floss” School Life (4); Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4); Pro et Con (1); French Club (3) (4); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); School Band (2) (4). “Floss” is one of our musical members, for she plays her flute in both the orchestra and band. During her four years she has faithfully bought season tickets to all the games, although s’ e has not partaken in ath- letics herself. This past year she has been one of the hard-worked members of the Girls’ Club Membership Committee. “Floss” loves to argue. In fact she is so fond of it that she intends to become a lawyer. We wish you the best of luck, “Floss.” ISABEL MACE Girls ' Club (3) (4); French Flay (1). Isabel Mace came to Melrose High School in 19 24 from the Gooch School. Always ready for a good time, she has many friends among all four classes. “Short but Sweet” may be easily applied to her, but call her “Izzy” and the sweetness leaves suddenly. Isabel is very much interested in Ancient History especially the study of “Moors”. She may be seen ushering at the Melrose Theatre every evening. She plans to do office work next year. Good luck, Isabel. ALIOEi LOUISE MacKDNZIE •“An” “Shorty” Girls’ Club (3) (4). “Al” is one of the tiny and petite members of our class and is most always seen wearing a smile. “Shorty’ ' didn ' t fall for athletics but her interest in dancing is very “Keene”. “Al” is taking the Secretarial Course, and some day we hope to see her in a large office, acting as somebody’s “Private Secretary”. As great things come wrapped in small bundles, we have much to expect of “Al’. JAMES MACKERNAN “Jimmy” is a boy who is seen yet seldom heard. When he is heard, however, it is usually when he is asking questions, (bis favorite pastime by the way). Yet “Jimmy” seems to gain by his questioning for he is a bright student. One good trait of “Jimmy’s” char- acter is his willingness to help. out. He may always be found behind scenes assisting in the stage managing at every play. Running a moving picture machine is an- other one of his favorite pastimes. We expect great progress in the motion picture line in the future, “Jimmy.” JOSEPH MAGUIRE Joe believes in vacations or so it would seem, as be indulged in a couple during his high school career. Joe is fond of the weaker sex and is frequently seen in their company. He has been seen lately driving around in his new car. He plays the fiddle in the orchestra which he has aided with his talents for three years. Joe plans to work next year and we are sure he will be a success as he has the twin qualities of perserverence and grit which are a big aid to advancement. ELMER E. MAIHIOT, Jr., “Bi s” Hi-Y (2) (3) ( 4); Vice President. (4); Boys’ Debating Club (2); Traffic Squad (3) (4); Captain (4); Football (3) (4); Baseball (3) (4); Class Basketball (1) ; Ice Hockey (3) (4); Thrift Council (4); Class Day Com- mittee. “Bus,” although small in stature, has commanded respect as captain of the traffic squad and he certainly was a good leader. He has been invaluable to the Hi-Y, in which club he served as vice-president. Football and hockey have claimed much of this lad’s time, both in which he made two letters. “Bus” plans to go to Wesleyan next year, and the best wishes of M. H. S. ac- company him. IRENE MANUEL “Rene” Irene entered the Melrose High School in 19 25 as a green Sophomore. She attended the Cambridge High and Latin School for the Freshmen year. Irene is tall and, as can be seen in the picture, she always has nice wavy hair. During her senior year, she cashiered at the notable Melrose High School Lunch. Wherever she is, you will always find “Izzy” along with her. Just lately Irene has acquired a liking for poetry, especially ETHEL MARGESON “Red” Rusty They say nice things come in little packages and Ethel is a good example. For her small size she has enough pep and vivacity for half a dozen. Her hair shows that under her good disposition she has quite a temper. This picture may not show the cute freckles sprinkled across her nose, but they are there just the same. Her pet hobby is taking snapshots. In the sum- mer she swims, while in the winter it is skating and skiing. She has found enjoyment by being on the senior bowling team, and she can certainly knock them down. After graduation she intends to take up secretarial work. We all wish her success and happiness. BARBARA G. MASON “Barb ' Here is a girl well-known by many, because of her willingness to help whenever she is called upon to do so. “Barbie”, with the assistance of her brother, has given enjoyment to many by playing the marimba at various entertainments. A great deal of her time has been taken up by Girls’ Club and Rainbow. Next year “Bar- bie” expects to take a P. G. in preparation for entering Simmons College the following year. We all wish her the best of success. maxwell McDonald “Ma Behold! The silent member of the class of 1928. Whenever Maxwell speaks it is sure to be because he has something to say. By no stretch of the imagination could he be called a chatterbox! But the one place where his tongue does loosen is in the bleachers at all athletic contests for he has been a more or less faith- ful follower of all such competition. Keep right on being silent, for you know, it is said, “Silence is Golden.” JOSEPH B. McKENNA “Joe Year Book. Advertising Manager ( 4 ); Hi-Y ( 4 ); Eu- clidean Society ( 3 ) ( 4 ); French Club ( 3 ) ( 4 ); French Play ( 4 ); Orchestra ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ); Traffic Squad ( 4 ); Physical Education Leader ( 2 ) ( 3 ); School Band ( 4 ); Hi-Y Orchestra ( 4 ). Joseph B McKenna, alias “Joe”, is known to all of us as a gentleman of manners. He is quite a studious fellow especially in Latin in which he shines (?). “Joe” has been quite active in extra-curriculum duties but has not neglected his studies. This young man from the Wyoming section of Melrose, plans to take up a pre-med- ical course at Boston College and by the looks of things we expect to see “Joe” dubbed with the “Dr.” sign. Good luck “Joe”, and don’t forget your old classmates and “intellectual supervisors”. DONALD C. M.cKIE “Don Hi-Y ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ); Boys’ Debating Club (3 chestra ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ); Physical Education 1 School Band ( 4 ); Hi-Y Orchestra ( 3 ) ( 4 ). “Don” is one of our apparently quiet boys but that old adage — “Still waters run deep” — is true in this case. He is far from being a woman-hater and is also a trum- peter of note. “Don” is one of the best work-dodgers in our class and is also a very successful bluffer, when the necessity arises. “Don” plans to attend Tilton Academy in the fall and we all wish him the best of luck. RICHARD C. MEANS “Dick President Senior Class; School Life ( 2 ), ( 3 ), ( 4 ), Edi- tor-in-Chief 14 ); Hi-Y ( 2 ), ( 3 ), ( 4 ), Secretary ( 3 ), Presi- dent ( 4 ); Boy ' s Debating Club ( 2 ), ( 3 ), ( 4 ), President 13 ); Masque and Wig ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ); Euclidean Society ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ); French Club ( 3 ) ( 4 ); Junior Board of Al- derman 1 Second half year); Junior Dance Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Orchestra 11 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ): Traffic Squad 13 ) ( 4 ), Lieutenant ( 4 ): Physical Education Lead- er ( 1 ) ( 2 ) 13 ); Football ( 2 ) 13 ) 1 4 ) . Contain ( 4 ); InJer- elass Debates ( 1 ) ( 2 ) 13 ): Claes Basketball ( 1 ) ( 2 ); Supervisor 13 ); Class Day Committee. Chairman ( 4 ). As the above list of activities will testify, “Dick” has been very busy. One of “Dicks” greatest gifts is that of making friends. His sterling character and mind point to greater success in the future. No. matter what you attempt, we know that we’ll be proud of you. Girls ' Club (3) cation Leader (1) Here is our smiling “Mim”. Besides being one of the popular girls of M. H. S. “Mim” is certainly busy in and outside of school. S he became a member of the Girls’ Club her sophomore year and is a Charter mem- ber of Rainbow. However, these activities take up only a part of her time. “Mini’s” attraction seems to be at present held by members of the suburban DeMolay Chapters especially in Medford and Malden. If one didn’t know “Mim” by her nickname they would know her by her every-ready smile and genial personality toward all her classmates. Well, Muriel, smile and the world will always smile with you. HELEN MERRILL Helen’s favorite recreation? Well — that’s easy! If you go to a dance in Melrose or Malden and there be- hold a small blue-eyed blonde flitting around, and hav- ing a wonderful time, you may be fairly sure it’s Helen. This young lady is adapted to secretarial work and has been very successful in her filing and shorthand, which facts prove that she will be a competent secretary. Best of luck, Helen. JAMES E. MILANO “Jimmie ' “Jimmie” migrated from the Washington School in search of higher education at Melrose High. He is our class organist and can sit with enual ease at either the great memorial console or our own “baby grand” in the hall. His bright red hair reflects the inner mechanism of his cranium. “Jimmie” was a member of the Debat- ing Club in his freshman year and has played in the orchestra for four years. “Jimmie” is undecided as to just what his future career will be but we are certain that in whatever he undertakes he will be a success. MURIEL M. MONEGAN “Mim “Izzy” came to us in 1924 from the Washington School. Although she did not take part in the athletic contests she was a loyal rooter for all of them. Those who know her will agree that she has a winning person- ality and friendly disposition. Isabella hopes to go to college next year, but as yet she is undecided just where. Whatever she undertakes we feel sure that she will be a success. PEARL MOORE This attractive blonde has gone quietly through high school. Although she has not indulged in school sports it cannot be because of lack of interest because she has been seen at all the basketball games at the Y. M. C. A. and played on the girls’ team. She also was a keen admirer of football and hockey. Pearl must know all the “minute details” of the the art of bowling by this time if we are to judge by her skill in “knock- ing ’em down.” We wish Pearl lots of luck as she enters the business world. .EDNA VIVIAN MORRELL “Eddie” “Neva’ Here is another of our apparently quiet members, but the many who claim Edna’s friendship agree that she has a very lively personality. She is one of the few who has not yielded to the barber’s shears, nor do we blame her. Edna is undecided as to just what her future career will be but whatever it is we feel sure that she will be successful in it. ROBERT K. MORS! IH- Y (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); “Mikado , Two Vagabonds ; Baseball (4); Tennis (4); Thrift Council (2) (3) (4). Here’s a quiet fellow who joined his clubs and went through high school without much show, but with plenty of purpose and energy. This year he has been out for some sports but has not been out other years. However, an athletic reputation is not necessary when one has a smile, friends and ability, and “Bob” has these in abun- dance. And whatever he does after leaving M. H. S. be it college or work, his classmates ever wish him the best of luck, and feel confident about his success. ELIZABETH R. MOULTON “Beth” “Betty 3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); ” ; “ Two Vagabonds Music Week Or he str a (1) (2) (3) (4); Traffic Girls ' Club (2) ( “Pinafore ; “ Mikado ' and other Concerts ; Squad (4). MAY JOSEPHINE MULREADY “May Here is one of our apparently quiet members, but there are many who remember classes thrown into an uproar by May’s witty remarks, who would not agree with this. May seemed to enjoy greatly the study of Law. so much so, in fact, that she lengthened her course One of her failings is her weak voice which leads some to believe her to be bashful. May is undecided as to her future, but we prophesy a happy one. GERTRUDE M. NASH “Gert”, “Gertie” Girls’ Club. “Gert” is one of our very bashful girls, at least those who do not know her will think so. Those who do know “Gert”, however, realize that she is full of fun and a true friend. She has faithfully lived up to the ideals of the Girls’ Club since she joined in her sopho- more year. “Gertie” is undecided what to do next year, but in whatever she undertakes we wish her all success. VIRGINIA NASH “Gi ” “Gin me” Girls’ Club (2) (3) (4); Physical Education Leader (2) (3). “Gin” is so quiet we hardly know what to say about her. Although not making herself heard she has backed up the class plqns faithfully. For two years “Gin” was a P. E. leader and made us step lively, too. Also, she has attended Girls’ Club regularly for three years. We wish you success in your future endeavors, “Ginnie.” ESTELLE M. NEARY Stei,” Estelle has not made herself known in any out- standing feature except her delightful giggle, with which we are all familiar. Her hobby is reading the latest books, although she enjoys the “movies” equally as well. Estelle is quite a pianist, but she will probably follow some line of secretarial work, since her years at high school have been spent in studying that course. Best wishes for all success in the future, Estelle. CAROLYN EMILY NESMITH “Cai Club (2) (3) ( 4 ) Gym Team (2). Here’s “Cal” — one look and you realize that she needs no further introduction. Everyone knows and loves our “Cal”. Just four years ago she entered the M. H. S. a demure and charming little freshman. Since then she has just “rolled along having her ups and hav- ing her downs”; but unlike a rolling stone she has col- lected something, — “Friends”. “Cal” adds a new one to her collection every time she smiles. She is noted for her red cheeks and good nature. “Cal” loves little children and aspires to be a comforting angel in a white uniform. Here’s luck to you, “Cal”. We know the little patients will love you dearly. BRENDA ELIZABETH NEWTON Mayor of Civics Class (1); School Life, School News Krlitor (4); Reporter (1); Year Book (4); Girls ' Club (2) ; Secretary (3); Chairman Membership Committee (4); Masque and. Wig (3); Chairman Creative Work De- partment (4); Euclidean Society (3); Secretary (4); Trench Club (3) (4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Traffic Squad (4) ; Reporter for High School Notes, Girls’ Club (3) ; Masque and Wig (4). Brenda is our class artist. She spends a good part of her time making posters, and the rest, studying and carrying on all her other activities. Brenda has been very busy throughout her four years at M. H. S. This last year she has been School News editor for School Life, secretary of the Euclidean Society, chairman of the Creative Work department of the Masque and Wig and in a host of other activities as you can see. Brenda is a very faithful worker and a faithful friend. We feel sure that our artist will be a success as a landscape architect and we wish her the best of luck. LESTER NICOLL “Nick’ “Nick” is one of our tallest classmates, which per- haps explains why he “overlooks” so many things (mostly homework.) We have a queer character here. When asked for hints as to what to say about him Les- ter had no information. He enjoys watching all kinds of athletic encounters, and shows his school spirit in this way. We wish you luck in the future “Nick” in whatever field you decide to enter. EILEEN MERIAM O’CONNELL “Am.” “I” Librarian. “Arl”, who is one of our pleasing seniors, has gained many friends since she graduated four years ago from the St Mary’s School. Her sparkling brown eyes and curley hair have won her many male friends and also the favor of friends older than herself. Although she has shown no tendency towards athletics in the high school she is by all means a sport in outside athletics. “Arl” has no definite plans for future work, but we are all sure of her making progress wherever she goes. PRANK WORTHY ORCUTT “Fat” “Frank” “Big Boy” Year lioolc Editorial Staff (4) ; Hi-Y (4) ; Boys ' De- bating Club (2) (3) (4); Masque and. YVig (3) (4); Eu- clidean Society (3); Poetry Club (4); “ Wisdom Teeth” (3 );‘‘The Goose Hangs 1 High ” (3); “The Valiant” (4); “The Crisis” (4). Worthy, as he prefers to be called, but never is, came to Melrose High at the beginning of our Sophomore year from Brookline. In no time at all he had won a great many friends through his amusing stories and clever actions. In the middle of !his Sophomore year he joined our dramatic society, the Masque and Wig, and has appeared in every play or group of plays presented since he became a member. Frank is undecided as to what he will do in the fall but whatever Ihe does we are sure that he will make things hum. MARY CARLTON OSGOOD Poetry Club (4). Here we behold a brilliant student. Mary always has her home work prepared, but is not what we would consider a grind by any means. Mary has decided to enter the business world next year but before this she is planning to have a wonderful time at that camp in New Hampshire. Here Mary enjoys herself in swim- ming and as a farmerette. We will always remember Mary as a true friend and one who we are sure will succeed. MARION E. PECK “Pkcxii Marion entered M. H. S. from the Franklin School in 19 24 as a demure little freshman, but soon became well-known through her good natured disposition and her ardent support of all school activities. She has served faithfully on the Social Committee of the Girls’ Club and also on the committee for the junior dance, which proved to be such a success. Next year “Peckie” expects to take a course at the Y. W. C. A., where we know that she will be a great success. Best of luck, “Peckie”. MARIAN G. PERKINS “Bobbie Nuntius (2); Girls’ Club (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); French Club (3) (4); Two Vagabonds (4); Gym Team (1). Just four years ago Marian slipped quietly and un- obtrusively within the terrifying portals of M. H. S. Ever since, she has been “pegging away” at studies, trying (unlike most of us!) never to bother anyone. With patience and care she always persists until the task in hand has been completed to her satisfaction. Particular she is, and neat-— oh my! Everything has its place and must stay there if Marian has anything to do with it. Al- ways thoughtful, she makes the best kind of friends, and as a chum she can’t be beaten. Marian plans to take the Simmons’ Private Secretarial Course, where she is sure to be a success. DEER E. PETER “Pete” “Debo” “Deb” “Pedko” “Petek Deet Year Book. Advertising Staff: Hi-Y (3) (4); Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4); President (4); French Club (4); “What Men Live By’’ (3); “ Pinafore ”, Chorus (1); “Mi- kado”, Principal (3); ‘Two Vagabonds,” Principal (4); “The Crisis” (4); Traffic Squad (3) (4): Lieutenant. 14); Physical Education Leader (1) (2); Football (3) (41: Track (2) (4); Assembly Committee (4): Song Leader: Sheckelstien and Grabitsky — Auctioneers (4); Class Lay Committee Deeb has thrilled us again and again in the foot- ball field with his skillful playing. Also “Pete” is a valuable man in the Masque and Wig Club. He has won the title of class actor by his clever work in all the plays and operettas put on. We know that he will be as valu- able to Exeter as he has been to good old M. H. S. RUSSELL EDWIN PEVERLY “Rrss Picveri.y Hi-Y (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); Treasurer (4). Who is there in the class of ’2 8 who has not heard of “Russ” better known as “Fair” Peverly. He has cer- tainly made a name for himself as far as Report Cards are concerned. “Russ” is another one of these bashful hoys who always deny that they have any girl friends. But we know better. We hear “Russ” is going to Tufts next year. It seems as though he will study medicine because he spends most of his spare time at the New England Sanitarium “practicing”. Ask any of the at- tractive nurses what? We can only imagine. WILLA PICKERING Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3). Willa refuses to be called the “Dashing Blonde” but she can’t change the color of her hair and she cer- tainly can dash around pretty fast when in a hurry. Therefore she is a “Dashing Blonde.” Being an A stu- dent in cooking and sewing she ought to be a great help to someone, someday. Next year she is going to train for a nurse at the Deaconess Hospital. We are all certain that any patient ought to get well with a nurse like her. Here is to success in the work you do, Willa, and we assure you that your many friends, members of Girls’ Club and other sisters in your clubs and sororities, will always back you up in the years to come. WARREN M. PIKE “Pikey” “Si-ike” Mayor of Civics Class (1); Nuntius, Personals Editor (1); Contributions (2); School Life, Boys ' Athletics (4); Year Book, Business Manager (4); Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (2) (3) (4); Euclidean Society 1 6 ) (4); Vice-Pres. (4); Junior Prom Committee (3); “A Rose O Plymouth Toion ' (2); The Crisis’ ' (4); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) (4); Concert Master and Student Conductor (2) (3) (4) ; Traffic Squad (4); Physical Education Leader (3); Track (2) (3) (4); Captain (3); Thrift Council (2) (3); Vice-Pres. (3); M. IL S. Quintet Radio (2): Hi-Y Orches- tra, Conductor (4); Sheckelstien £- Grabitski, Auctioneers (4) ; Class Day Committee. This is none other than “Pikey” the organizer of “Pikey’s Orchestra”. “Pikey”, however, did not choose to let all of his ability run in one direction, so he took up track. He plans to continue his studies at Exeter in the fall, and we wish him the greatest success. SS SPOTLi6t7T MILDRED R. POLANSKY “Mil” “Milly” Girls ' Club (4); French Club (3), (4), Secretary (4); Poetry Club (4); The Two Vagabonds (4); Orchestra (4); Girls’ Club Orchestra (4). Although Mildred left her heart behind her when she came as a Freshman from Dorchester, that in no way detracted from her ability to enter into and enjoy the school life with a zest. Mildred’s accomplishments are many, but she is known chiefly for her winning per- sonality, her merry laughter, and the number of words she can say per minute. Her proficiency in this last respect is not limited to English. Her words in Latin, French, and Spanish come with such amazing rapidity that teachers as well as pupils beg for mercy. Mildred plans to continue her education at Salem Normal School and then to impart her learning to others. We wish you lots of luck, “Millie”, and we certainly do envy your pupils their charming young “School marm”. ALVA EMMA PORTER “Al” Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4); “ Crisis ” (4); “Two Vagabonds’’ (4); Physical Education Leader; Speed Ball (4). Alva’s favorite song is “When it’s Apple-Blossom Time in ‘Norman’-dy”. We don’t wonder wlhy, either. “Al” has unusual talent as a reader. At many occa- sions she lias given her services to read for the Auxiliary and for the soldiers at the Soldiers’ Home in Cdielsea. But besides this, folks, she’s a first-class housekeeper and a wonderful cook. At High School Alva has been specifying in stenography with the intention of continu- ing this work in the business world next year. Best of luck, “Al”. EUGENE F. PROCTOR, Jr., “Euicie” Hi-Y (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4); Cross Country (3). Who? Oh, just one of our former soldier hoys. However, we who know him think of him more as a ladies’ man than a soldier. He seems to be very successful, too. Ask any of several young ladies on the East side. “Sonny” says he is going to travel as soon as he gets out of school. We wish him luck but we be- lieve that certain influences will keep him close to home. JOSEPH RAMSEY “Joe ' Baseball (3) (4) “Jo” is one of the quietest members of our class and is consequently not known to all of us. He is an ardent baseball fan. No matter whether t he game is large or small, at home or far away, “Jo” will be present His spare time is spent in playing baseball in the street. “Jo” will probably enter the business world next year. Good luck to you. , MARJORIE B. RICHARDSON “Maugi Four years ago “Marge” came from the Franklin School and timidly entered our ranks. Timid no longer, she has, through her sincere yet fun-loving disposition, made many friends which have remained true and stead- fast thru’ the years. By her prowess as a mathematician she soon made the Euclidean Society and shortly after- wards she was taken into the Girls’ Club. Next year she intends to continue her education at Dean Acad- emy. We wish you lots of luck, “Marge”. MYRTICE E. C. RICHARDSON “Sunny Girls ' Club (3) (4); Poetry Club (4); Junior Dance Committee (3); Two Vagabonds (4); Orchestra (4); Traffic Squad (4); Girls’ Club Orchestra (4). Four years ago a meek, red-haired damsel arrived from the Washington School. It was not long before “Sunny” became accustomed to the high school atmos- phere and made heaps of friends. “Moody” is a very musical young lady, playing the piano, violin and flexa- tone skillfully. She also capably handled one of the principal parts in the “Two Vagabonds”. “Sunny” was on the committee which made such a success of Ye Val- entine Hoppe. Her wit and happy disposition make this “WIN”some Miss one whose friendship is highly valued by all who know her. S£S 5P0TOT ANGELA G. ROBINSON “Ange” Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Euclidean Society (3) (4); French Club (3); Poetry Club (4). Although “Ange” is one of our quieter members, she is also one of our most studious. During her four years here, she has stood very high in her studies. “Ange” has not taken part in athletics herself, but she has been a faithful follower of all the teams and this year has been manager of the Girls’ Tennis Team. Be- cause she is so quiet, many of us do not know her. Yet she is a good friend to those who know her. Ange en- joyed her chemistry in Room 53 so much last year that she intends to take it up for her life work. Next year she is going to be a freshman at Radcliffe. Good luck to you Ange. ELBRIDGE ROSS “Hocker” “Art” “Cowboy” Football (3) (4); baseball (3) (4); Ice Hockey (3); Captian (4). Elbridge Ross, better known as “Hocker” Ross, the Mayor of the East Side, is best known for his ability to play hockey and to smile. “Hocker” captained the hock- ey team in his senior year and his team ' s great spirit to win into the play off will be long remembered. A lot of credit must go to “Hocker” for his fine work as Captain. Whether “Hocker” has any pet anathema is not known. Some think that Geography interests him, especially after coming in such close contact with “Spain”. May you be as successful in life as you were on the ice, “Hawke”. f- ROSWELL ROULSTON, JR. “Rozzy ' “Rozzy” is more interested in dancing than most anything else. He may be small but he makes others get out of his path when he trots along the dance floor. He never seems to lack partners either — an essential to a dancer. “Rozzy” has a good bass voice. Ever heard him sing? Well, if not you’ve surely missed something. Ask his neighbors! He intends to work next year and we know he will perservere in the busi- ness world with the same success as in high school. MARION OLIVE ROUND “Snooks” “Macsoib” Marion has that “School Girl Complexion” and “A Skin You Love to Touch.” If it is true that gentlemen prefer blondes, we know Marion will never lack male attention. She is not only a decided blonde, but she has been sensible in keeping her hair long. Marion is very much interested in a young man who resides in Wakefield, but she is exceedingly vague about this fact. Marion intends to work in her Uncle’s office next year. Good luck to you, Marion. JAMES RUDDOCK, JR. Jim just loves to eat. He is one of the first to ar- rive at the lunch counter, and one of the last to stop eating. When unable to eat he believes in chewing matches! A quiet sort of fellow we have here repre- sented. The nearest he came to any of the teams was to cheer for them in the bleachers; the nearest to a membership in any of the clubs was to buy tickets to back up their plays and other endeavors, but this spirit has bee - appreciated. We are losing a good fellow from M. H. S. when James graduates. ALSTON M. SALISBURY “Al” Nuntius, Reporter (1); Hi-Y ; Orchestra (3) (4); Traffic Squad (4); Track, Acting Manager (3); School Band (2) (3). “At” is another one of our quiet members. In class he is very seldom heard but outside of class, he is a very different fellow. “Al” always has a witty remark to make and can make a seemingly vary serious remaru quite funny. One never knows whether “Al” is kidding them or not. r Phis last year “Al” has been working as the Boys’ Director at the “Y”. We have heard that he is a very efficient one and that he keeps the Juniors busy. Next year “Al” expects to go to the Mass. Agri- cultural College. We know he will make a good farmer if he decides to take up that as his life work. FREDERICK A. SAMPLE “Sheek ' Mayor of Civics Class (1); (2); Junior Board of Aldermen Leader (1). Debating Club (1) Physical Education “Shiek” entered high school from the Lincoln grammar school. He is deeply interested in aviation which he hopes to take up in the future. Fred plans to go to California for a few months stay, and may decide to stay there. There must be some attraction, Fred! At present he is selling cars for his father and seems to he a very successful salesman. That explains why we see him riding around in so many different cars. Best of luck, Fred. EDNA G. SANFORD “Ed “Ed” came to us from the Washington School in 19 24 and since then she has been a faithful supporter of all school activities. She is one of the best natured members of the class. Edna has starred on the field hockey tea.m for the past two years, and has also been a member of the Girls’ Club during this time. Her favorite recreation is skating, at which she excels. “Ed” is undecided where she will further her education next year, but we are sure that in whatever she undertakes she will be successful. ALBERT SCHAEFFER, Jk., “Al’ Hi-Y (2) (.3) (4); Traffic Squarl (4) “Al” has a very genial personality and is liked by all his classmates, including both sexes. His work in Melrose High has been confined to studies and the Hi-Y of which he is a diligent and active member. As an outside activity he takes up, swimming to quite an ex- tent. having competed in many meets with good results. Although he probably admits that he shuns Lady Nico- tine, we have often seen his with a “Pipe”. “Al” is planning to attend Boston University next fall, where he intends to continue his business course, and where we know by his past work that he is bound to be a success. RUTH MANNING SHORT “Shortie” Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Library (4). Ruth, or otherwise known as “Shortie” came into our midst four years ago innocent and petite. Ruth has endeared herself to her friends with her charming per- sonality and ways. Her particular endearment is “Kel- ley”, her inseparable pal. In electricity unlike poles at- tract, so it is with Ruth and “Kell” — Ruth, lover of social activities, especially dancing; “Kell”, lover of athletics. “Shortie” is the last word in ultra-modern dress. Paul Poiret had better be on the lookout when Ruth is acclaimed with her attracting styles. But Ruth says, no! She intends to devote her life to religious education. We wish her all the success in the world. KATHRYN SEARS Kay has often remarked that she’d get on better in school if she didn’t have such a good imagination and wasn’t such a day-dreamer. But that’s just what makes her so nice. She can “imagine” things which the rest of us would never think of — look at her little poems in “School Life” or listen to her oral compositions or talk to her for a while. She’s one of our gigglers too; it’s easy to tickle her funny-bone. She is an ardent member of the Poetry Club, enjoying their study of modern poets and sometimes contributing some of her own work. Well, we’re glad you have that good imagination, “Kay” and we hope it will help you to go far. GEORGE WEBSTER SERVIS “Web” Mayor of Civics Class (1); Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Boys’ Debating Club (1); Masque and Wig (3) (4); Treasurer-, French Club (3) (4); Vice President ; What Men Live By”, ‘‘Goose Hangs High , ‘‘Valiant” , “Pinafore”, “ Mi- kado ' ”, The Crisis”, “ L ' Homme qui epousa une Femme Muette” ; Traffic Squad (4) ; Physical Education Leader (1) (2) (3); Assembly Committee (3) (4); Thrift Coun- cil (1) (2) (3). The quiet and reliable fellow, with the quiet smile, is always well-liked, and that explains “Web”. He was the chairman of the committee that put on the Apprecia- tion Banquet in ’27. He leaves M. H. S. for business, most likely it will be real estate, and remembering his ability to do a thing, and do it well, his classmates feel confident of his success. Good luck, “Web”. GEORGE V. SIMPSON “Simp Hi-Y (4); “The Two Vagabonds’’-, Leader (1) (2) (3); Football (3) (4) (4); Basketball (3), (4). George came to us from the Franklin school and soon became one of the most popular and most athletic boys of the class. For the past two years he has been a varsity player on the baseball, basketball and foot- ball teams the latter of which he excelled in. But he also showed up well on the baseball team as a pitcher, and was a dependable guard in basketball. George be- came a member of the Hi-Y during the past year. I.e intends to become a member of the working class next year and we wish him the best of success. Edna, better known as “Smitty”, would remind you of “Smitty” of the “Traveler,” she is so small. In her freshman year she was on the Girls’ Gym team. She played on the class basketball team her first, third, and fourth years. She was a very active side-center on the varsity basketball team in her junior year. She joined the Girls’ Club the last of her junior year. A special honor is due her for she hasn ' t been absent or tardy for the last nine years of her school life. RUTH E. SOUTE1 Ruth entered Melrose High School with the rest of the plutocrats from the M. A. Livermore School. Ruth’s thoughts are not entirely with Melrose arid its affairs, however, but often wanders to such seductive spots as Ipswich and Hyde Park. Ruth has been a member of the Girls’ Club for three years and has served faithfully on the Program Committee. She intends to enter the business world next year and we all wish her the best of success. SUSAN I. SOUTHER “Si p “Sue” may look quiet and demure but in her ease looks are deceiving. She is one of our most vivacious members, and ranks among the class beauties. “Sue” stands well in her studies, but we rather think she wouldn’t give up her time for them in preference to a social. She is full of fun and a true friend. This year as property manager “Sue’’ pitched in and did her level best to make her part of “The Crisis” a success “Sue” aspires to further knowledge in the Y. W. C. A. in Boston, and we wish her every success. ELEANOR SPUR b Eleanor came to M. H. S. four years ago ready to strive to gain more learning. She has kept faithfully to her purpose and has been very successful. Although Eleanor is quiet, this vear she has proven herself to be a leader in ably presiding at the meetings of the Euclid- ean Society. Eleanor has also belonged to the Girls’ Club for two years. All those who know her realize that she is a friend worth having. JAMES RUSSELL STEWART bonds Behold our class secretary. “Rus” made a very capable “ossifer” for the senior year, keeping us well posted on the “minute details” of the class. We dis- covered that our friend has an ability for acting when we saw him perform in “The Two Vagabonds”. “Rus” is a regular information bureau in regard to the latest movies, as much of his spare time has been spent ush- ering at a nearby theatre. i EDWIN SWENSEN “Ott” “Eddie” “Swa-Swa” “ Pinafore ” (1); Orchestra (1) (2); Librarian; Traffic Squad (4). Here is another young man who hails from the elite Vinegar Hill section. During his high school career “Ole” has graced the corridors with a smiling face show- ing the “Danger Line”. As a railroad man he was as huge a success as on the traffic squad. Once “Ed” was in a musical production, and his rich bass voice told the world he was there. “Swa-Swa” intends to continue his studies at Mass. Aggie in the near future, where we feel sure he will be a success. M. MADELINE SWIFT “Sw.iety” Girls’ Club (3) (4); “ Vagabond ” (4); Traffic Squad (4). The song entitled “Brown Eyes, Why Are You Blue?” applies to “Swifty” as far as the first part is con- cerned because she certainly has brown eyes which radiate happiness wherever she is, but the second part does not apply to her at all for she is never blue, — she is one of those people who doesn’t understand the word pessimism. “Swifty” has been a great attender of sports and has served faithfully on the Social committee of Girls’ Club. “Swifty” is very “Tech”nical in every- thing she does. She hopes to be a kindergarten teacher and we wish her the best of success in her ambition. RUTH LOUISE THOMAS “Rutiiie” Girls’ Club (3) (4); “Two Vagabonds’’ (4); Girls’ Gym Team (1). Ruth, one of the most petite and quiet girls, has made many true friends during these last four years. Al- though she is not endowed with the gift of forward- ness, which many of her friends have, she has been one with us in spirit and aid when called upon. Ruth was always found in the M. H. S. section cheering on the football men to victory. She has also been a member of the Melrose High School Girls’ Club during the past two years. She has taken no very active part of this organi- zation but has lent her services when they have been sought. M. H. S. will miss Ruth’s presence in years to come but we wish her the best of luck in whatever task ■she undertakes in her future years. KENNETH L. TOWNER “Ken” “Ken” graduated from the Washington School and joined the class ol ' ’28 as just another little freshman. “Ken” has not devoted any time to athletics himself but he has given the teams his loyal support. We un- derstand that most of Ken’s spare hours are devoted to the fair sex. His high school career has been rather un- eventful and consequently, many of us do not know him, yet he makes a good friend when you become ac- quainted with him. We do not know what Ken intends to do next year, but whether he continues his schooling or enters the business world, we wish him the best of luck. OLIVE E. TILLEY “Tilley” Girls’ Club (3) (4); Vice President (4); French Club (4) ; President (4); Traffic Squad (4); Basketball (4); Class Team ( 3 ) ( 4 ) . Olive entered dear old M. H. S. at the beginning of her Junior year, from Montreal. No one was more fit to lead “Friendly Week” than Olive, who !had proven her friendly nature in her contact with the student body. In recognition of her ability to lead she was elected vice- president of the Girls’ Club in her Senior year. Olive ' s favorite sport is basketball which she plays, with apt ability. Although she is leaving us next year to return to Toronto, we know that she will make a success of whatever she undertakes to do. We are proud to have known you, Olive, and shall not soon forget the many happy times we’ve had together. YVONNE TOWNSEND “Von” Nuntius (1); Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Junior Prom C o m, mittee ( 3 ) ; Traffi c Squad ( 4 ) . And here’s one of the “Preferred Blondes”, an es- pecially preferred one we might add, though thats easily imagined after one has taken half a look at this picture. One often wonders what makes that far away look come to her blue eyes — but we who know her judge it to be one of two things. She is either planning a new gown — you know she’s a wonderful little dressmaker — or she is thinking of one special Mc“Gown”! Not that that’s all she thinks of, of course! She’s a good student and always finds plenty of time for sports and recreations. We all wish Yvonne the best of luck in her chosen work John is a problem. He gives the appearance of being a quiet, studious sort of fellow, but at the most unexpected moments he makes a funny remark which is apt to upset the good behavior of a class. He is very much interested in automobiles and aviation. We may have a future “Lindy” in our midst. We wish you luck in your future endeavors, John. We have here the illustrious Henry Turner who is famous for his loud neckties and skill in passing sub- jects without studying. During the past year “Chick’s” mind has been preoccupied for the most part with that deep and intense study of electricity and as things look now, a big future looms up in front of him. We shall expect great achievements from “Chick” and shall look for his name among those of the electrical wizards. EDWIN VARNEY “Ed ' Behold one of our class blushers! Never mind Ed, it’s becoming although it may be embarrassing at times. Another characteristic of Ed’s is his ability to make “wise cracks’’ which send many a class into an uproar, while be manages to look innocent when accused of so doing. He got a great deal of enjoyment and knowl- edge out of the Law Class even if he did love to argue about the results of the cases. Best of luck, Ed. BERTHA E. WEBB, “Bert” “Bopa’ Bertha is a quiet sort of person unless she is well acquainted with you. However, those who know her well, realize that there is just heaps of fun when “Bert” is around. She has intentions of being in some kind of secretarial work for which she prepared in school. Beet of luck, Bertha. NORMAN G. WEBSTER “Normik Hi-Y (4); Boys’ Debating Club (1); “H. M. S. Pina- ” (1); “Two Vagabonds” (4); Orchestra, Librarian ; Physical Education Leader (1) (2); Thrift Council “Web” entered M. H. S. from the Gooch School in 1924. He is a good student, but does not allow studying to take up all his time. Quite recently “Norm” has taken up the art of dancing and now frequents the prom- inent dance halls. “Web” took a Civil Service examina- tion last February, but we do not know whether he is planning to become a mailman or a postal clerk. How- ever, since we know what an industrious young man he is, we can only prophesy a brilliant career. MARGERY M. WILLIAMS “Maroy” “March Girls’ Cltib (3) (4); Masque and Wig (3) (4) Squad (4); Physical Education Leader (1) (2) Council (1). Marjorie, one of the quiet members of the class, is very friendly and has a sweet disposition. She is well- known by her ability to dance and has performed many times for our benefit. She decided she couldn’t leave old M. H. S. so soon, so she joined our class from ’27, in our senior year. We gained a cheery lass who has made lots of friends. We wish you luck in whatever you undertake, “Marge”. ROBERT C. WINSON “Bob”, “Mink” “Cowboy” Mayor of Civics Class. “Mink” always manages to have the class in an up- roar over some trifling matter which he can always con- vert into a joke. “Bob” was a contestant for ‘‘class clown’” and lost by only a small margin. His favorite subject seems to be English — if we can judge by the fact that he spends much of his afternoons in room 38! He certainly can write good short stories, which leads us to think he might some day be a literary genius. Who knows? DOROTHY M. WOODBURY “Dot” School Life Reporter (2); Girls ' Club (2) (3) (4); Welfare Committee (3); Euclidean Society (3); French Club (3) (4); Secretary (3). “Dot” may be at the end of the alphabet but she’s not at the end of much else. She’s top-notch in her studies, although she is almost the baby of the class. On the surface she’s quiet and unobtrusive enough, but anyone can see that she is capable and expert in handling things. How about the way she handled the reports as secretary of the French Club during her Junior year? She also helped on the Girls’ Club Welfare committee, and was a “School Life” reporter in her Sophomore year. Besides these she’s always busy with home and church and other outside affairs. So here’s to busy “Dot”, and may she always be happily busy. RICHARD WOODBURY “Dick” School Life. Art Editor (4); Hi-Y (2) (3) (4); Masque and Wig. Chairman Membership Committee (2) (3) (4); French Club. Treasurer (3) (4); “ The Goose Hangs High” (3); “The Crisis” (4); Traffic Squad (4); Physical Education Leader (1) (2) (3); Cheer Leader (4) ; Football (1) (2); Assembly Committee (4); Thrift Council. (1) (2); President (3). When we think of “Dick” we immediately think of the fine work he did in school plays. His splendid por- trayal of difficult parts has won much admiration. He has also found time to be our Art Editor on School Life, spend a lot of time in Hf-Y work, and capably handle the finances for the French Club. “Dick” was also presi- dent of the Thrift Council in his junior year. FREDA WOODLAND MURIEL WOODLAND Muriel came to us from the Gooch School three years ago. She happens to be one of our quiet girls, hut gets what she goes after. Because she has been faithful iii her studies, she has obtained the honor of graduating in three years. Her pleasing countenance and wonder- ful personality has won her many friends in both the Senior and Junior classes. We know the Juniors will miss her, but we are glad to get her. In whatever Muriel decides to do next year, we wish her the best of luck. WELDON W. WOUTMAN “Wei Now Weldon is one of these quiet boys. His High School career has not been marred by any “outbursts” -f any sort. He has been with us four years and not once during that time has he made a single bad friend. His faculty for making friends, combined with his per- sonality and “gray matter” should place him high in the annals of history. We expect a lot from you, Weldon, so don’t disappoint us. The best of luck to you. OFFICERS President, Lincoln Keough Vice-President, Leland Varley Secret ary, Phyllis Blaisdell Treasurer, Henry Curtiss There is no don class was a huge si officers and Betty I They also ran a vt aggressive class wil bt but what the Junior Prom, managed by this ainbi iccess. The committee in charge consisted of the ' ipe, Bradford Frost, Helen Phillips, and Eben Phi ry successful Valentine Dance. We feel sure that make themselves heard of in the future. 1 ions class lips, tins JUNIORS Aitken, Paul Borgal, Vivien Ei. Cronin, Joseph P. Allen, Elva Bowser, Harry E. Crouss, Harry F. Allis, Dorothy E. Boyle, Joseph W. Cummings, Ralph N. Anderson, Daisy M. Brettell, Ruby E. Curtis, Henry J. Andrews, Eleanor M. Brown, Kingsley Cutts, Leila M. Armstrong, Harold C. Bryan, Bernard F. Darling, Barbara C. Atwood, John E. Bryan, Gertrude M. Davis, Marjorie E. Bailey, Edith Bullens, Barbara Davison, Dorothy M Barrett, Anna L. Bullens, Dorothy Delaney, Anna P. Barry, William T. Jr. Buttrick, Rodney G. Desmond, Helen L. Barter, Arline F. Camerlin, Charles De Wolf, Morton Bates, Gladys M. Cameron, Marjorie L. Dix, Barbara T. Beal, George Cary, Earl N. Dondero, Alice Bemis, Stirling L. Cary, Robert H. Downing, David A. Benner, Geraldine Casano. Beatrice F. Dresser, Eleanor F. Berminger, Alberta A. Cassaboom, Floyd B. Dwyer, Louise D. Berry, Joseph Chaffee, Robert Eaton, Louise Bigglestone, Ruth L. Chamberlin, Irving K. Ehlert, Paul P. Binda, Charles F. Champion, Harold L. Ells, Thelma M„ Bishop, William E. Clark, Barbara C. Ells, Warren H. Black, John W. Collins, John P. Emery, Elizabeth Blaisdell, Phyllis Corbett, Irma E. Etsell, Edna A. Bleyle, Eleanor M. Corey, Lida B. Farrell, Alice M. Blodgett, Muriel H. Corriveau, Elizabeth E. Flanagan, Irving E. Bolton, Blanchard F. Creelman, Arnold S. Fogg, Roger B. Foster, John T. Frost, Bradford R. Furher, Douglas Furber, Mildred Gerry, Rutli Glenn, Roland D. Goodwin, Arthur E. Gove, Charlotte Graham, Robert H. Gustin, Constance Hannegan, Walter Harlow, Jean Harris, John B. Hayden, Arthur Hearne, John H. Hedberg, Aina L. Hicks, Elizabeth Higgins, Ethel Hixon, Gertrude Hoffman, John Houser, Marjorie L. Howe, Marjorie Hughes, Laura Halt, Ruth Hutton, J. Wilhurt Hunt, Bettina S. Hunt, Helen Hynes, Kenneth Ingham, Alice Jackson, Anne C. Jeffers, Janice Johnson, Alan Johnson, Doris L. Johnson, E ' lgena Johnson, Philip M. Kasprzalc, Annie R. Keady, Walter E, Keating, Edward L. Keene, Joseph Keeney, Ralph Keougli, John L. Kidd, Russell S. Kjell, Elizabeth V. Ladley, Doris Larnson, Kempton Lanen, Prucia M. Larabee, Earl Lay den, Ruth Leavy, Milford II. Libby, Glenna Libby, Mercedes E. Lindell, Vera E. Lobdell, Prentiss Love, F. Carroll Lynde, Dorothy W. Magnuson, Harriet D. Maguire, Joseph Mahan, Lawrence W. Malm, Elizabeth A. Margosian, Henry Mathias, Edith B. McArdle, Thomas J. McCann, Ralph E. McCormick, iM. Carolyn Menadue, Louis Merrifield, Harold E. M.illane, Helen C. Monroe, Helen E. Moody, Lawrence Mooers, Evelyn A. Moors, Bernard H. Morrell, Roy B. Morrill, William Munn, Richard Mjmsen, Matilda C. Myrick, Roger Nason, Richard Newton, Carroll Nichols, Charlotte Nicoll, Audrey, L. Noble, Ruth M. Norgren, Frank Norris Louis Noyes, Richard W. Nutt, James F. O’Connor, Gerald V. O’Leary, Henry A. O’Leary, Louis L. Ollis, Lillian B. Palmer, Frank E. Parsons, Edith M. Parmenter, Robert D. Patten, Madelyn H. Peters, Hollis Phillips, Eben F. Jr. Phillips, Helen Pierce, M. Frances Pike, Emma L. Pipe, H. Elizabeth Polansky, Irene B. Porter, Margaret E. Posner, Sigmund J. Powers, Dorothy P. Proctor, Shirley M. Quinn, Gertrude M. Rand, Harold K. Reardon, Florence M. Reed, Samuel Richards, Muriel V. Riggs, Lorrin A. Roberts, Marion Robbins, Paul Roeder, Kenneth G. Ross, Marjorie V. Rotoudi, Edward Ruddock, Margaret C. Russell, Miriam I. Sample, Perrin E. Sampson, Malcolm M. Scannell, Richard L. Scenna, Dominic J. Scenna, William M. Shaw, Florence Shaw, Verna L. Singer, Thelma P. Skillings. Florence 1VI. Smith, Eliot Smith. Helen L. Smith, Kenneth A. Smith, Milton T. Smith, Peter W. Snell, Ruth N. Soley, William A. Jr. Souter, Philip W. Spadafora, William G. Spraker, Florence E. Spurr, Robert Stearns, Victoria E. Stetson, Mary R. Stevens, Chester D. Stevens, Gladys E. Stevens, Mary V. Stiles, Kenneth R. Stone, Virginia Stuart, Barbara L. Stuart, Prescott W. Swett, E. Frances Swett, Katherine Taber, Lois Taylor, Robert C. Thomas, Priscilla Tomer, A. Phyllis Toomey, William A. Tourtillott, IE ' . Beatrice Townsend, Dorothy A. Trites, Walter Talley, William C. VanCor, Wallace I. VanRiper, Dorothy Varley, Leland H. Wannlund, Edward J. West, Dorothy G. West, Edith M. West, Ellen E. Westcott, Lawrence Westhaver, John D. Wightman, Alice A. Willey, Constance Wilson, Valerie W. Wood, Elinor H. Wood, Gladys L. York, Leighton H. «a fy : OFFICERS President, Charles Wellman Vice-President, Certrude Smith Secretary , Eleanor Walker Treasurer, William Weir This newly organized class has not had an opportunity as yet to prove heir worth, except being represented in athletics and supporting school ac- tivities. This year has been one of importance, however, as it leads up to greater opportunities. We have great faith in our sophomore class and wish them the best of success as they advance onward. Alexander, William R. Allmon, Francis E. Allmon, Robert J. Alvord, Margaret G. Anderson, Olive E. Andren, Doris E. Atwell, Vernon J. Atwood, Martha H. Babcock, Evelyn A. Balconr, Mildred G. Raj com, Ret a Ball, Elisabeth I. Bancroft, Ruth E, Barrows, Dana Bavier, Elisabeth Bayliss, Ruth F. Bennett, Constance W. Berkman, Sydney Berry Herbert Bickford, Gilman N. Bissett, Marie Blackstone, Nathaniel Brady, Ruth L. Brettell, Herbert Briggs, Beth E. oks, Charles P. SOPHOMORES Bryer, Eunice E. Bumpus, Dean Burnham, Dorothy Burke, Laura E. Butler, Oliver E. Byrne, Vincent F. Cadigan, Daniel L. Campbell, Constance Carakatsanos, John M. Carney, Margaret H. Cattley, Henry R. Chard, Ernest W. Chisholm, Marion Churchill, Louise E. Cincotta, Antonio J. Clark, Warren P. Cotoleigh, Ruth I. Cole, Helen M. Collins, Byron H. Coiling, Charlotte Cook, Everett L. Cooper, Norman J. Crooker, Grace B. Cutting, Lois P. Dalby, Edna E. Darling, Dorothy E. Davis, Glenys V. Davison, Charles A. Doucette, Walter C. Dow, ' Carolyn Dow, Dorothy Dunning, Alice W. lEllsworth, Evelyn E. Fahey, Louise M. Farrell, Edna V. Fellows, Karl A. Fester, Marie C. Flanagan, Bruce Flanders, Walter H. Fletcher, Warren M. Fortier, Gertrude A. Fortier, Dorothy M. Foster, Robert M. French, Isa oel L. Furiber, Barbara Gerrish, Barbara Gibson, Frederick J. Gibson, Isabel P. Gile, Robert M. Giovino, Emma L. Gittes, Annie R. Glover, Joljn G. cyo, Goineau, Joseph H. Goldthwait, Marjorie Graves, Emily It. Grosser, Frank D. Guibord, Loring R. Gurnett, Charles H. Hallahan, James M. Hamilton, Hannah Hamlin, Eleanor L. Harlow, Irving M. Harrington, Fred D. Harrington, Warren L. Hazzard, Florence E Hecht, Florence lliUl, .Richard T. IJindon, Thelma J. IJixon, Dorothy M. Hoeekel, Marjorie E. Holmes, Dorothy Howard, Vera L. 1 Oullgren, Grace E. Hupper, Theodore R. ,Il;sley, Florence Jackson, Willard A. Jeffras, Betty M. Jewell, Mary Johnson, Alexandra M. Jones, Irene I. Keating, James J. Keeney, Ruth C. Kervin, John L. Kidd, Edna G. King, Nelson D. Kinney, Warren L. Knapp, Marjorie D. Knight, Mary E. Lamprey, Irving B. Lane, Francis J. Laserson, Leon Lawlor, James F. Lawrence, William L. Leavitt, Pauline R. Leernan, Wilbur C. Legg, Robert J. Lewis, Tyler W. Lieberman, Alfred Lilly, Frank J. Lindquist, Anna C. Little, John Lord, Arthur B. Lord, Helen P. Lossone, Alice L. Lucey, Lawrence J. Lyons, Charles E. MacCormack, Charles E. Miack, Marjorie D. MacKenzie, Helen M. MacLean, Frank H. MacLennan, Lillian M. MacLeod, Annie M. Maullar, Barbara Maguire, Jane F. Mahon, Christopher J. Maidrand, Edna B. M ' argeson, Arthur H. Marr, Edna L. Mason, Stanley C. Mason, William A. M Cormick, Muriel M. M Don ell, Frederick H. Moll wraith,, Sarah J. McLeati, Thelma L. MeMu lin, Eleanor L. MicNablb, Joseph V. Meriam, Frank G. Merriam, George R. Monroe, Ruth Montgomery, William R. Moore, Charles J. Moore, Linda B. Morash, Gretchen M. Mullock, Esther W. Munn, Dorothy Mlunsen, Bernt O. Nash, Eunice R. Neunzer, Henry G. Newhall, Everett H. Norwood, Rosalynd C. O’Connell, Gerald O’Malley, Helen F. Page, Harold R. Parmenter, Donald Patten, Frederick W. Peck, Kathryn G. Peck, Kenneth O. Perkins, V. Edward Pike, Arthur B. Pierce, Mary-Elizabeth Pray, Shirley W. Preece, Jack A. Quigley, Joseph E. Quigley, Margaret E. Radford, Henry J. Ratcliffe, Margaret H. Raymond, Dorothy M. Reed, William P. Rice, Elizabeth Roberts, Leonard H. Rogers, Arline F, Ruiter, Byron E. Russell, Edward W. Russell, Ernest E. Russell, Marion E. Sample, Eunice C. Sanders, Lily Sanford, Dorothy M. Saterlay, Mildred Seely, Louise Shaw, Avis V. I. Shaw, Christine Sizer, Ruth M. Slevins, Edna Sma.l, Barbara Smith, Gertrude I. Smith, Madeline M. Smith, William Spadafora, George P. Sparling, Melvin A. Stanley, Lawrence H. Stewart, Frederick G. Stme, Paulina Sturgis, Marjorie T. Sullivan, James J. Sullivan, Margaret F. Sutherland, Ruth C. Swenson, Robert J. Taylor, Lawrence E. Thomas, Janet Thomson, Esther Thornton, William It. Towner, L. Gwendolyn Townsend, Felicia Turner, Charlotte W. Turner, Elizabeth Turner, William J. Troy, Linda VanBuskirk, Gordon W. VanCor, Marjorie E. Varley, Natalie N. Vocca, Phyllis N. Walker, Eleanor Wallace, R. Clark, Jr. Wallburg, Louise A. Walls, Philip D. Ward, Errington R. Ward, Harold C. Webber, Frederick Weir, William F. Wellington, Eva M. Wellman, Charles M. Wheeler, Dorothy M. Wheeler, Karl Whitford, Leonard C. Whitney, Althea Whittemore, Elizabeth R. Whittier, Ejvelyn E. Wilbur, Ralph W. Williams, Arnold Williams, Lester Willey, Janet Wood. Donald B. Woods, Mildred L. m ' smsmn The freshmen have made themselves known chiefly through sports, and the Cloke and Plume Society. This Dramatic club is still in its infancy, but j has taken a big stride this year. This has been proven by the work done ins the one-act plays presented by them. “Mac” lias found an abundance of f good material in this class for baseball, football, and hockey. Keep up the] good work, ’31, we expect great things from you in the future ! Addison, Ruth M. FRESHMEN Blatchford, Harold Burgess, Albert F. Aldrich, Mark Blodgett, Robert S. Burton, Vincent Alexander, Ruth C. Bolton, Gertrude Buttrick, Leon W. Andrews, Laura M. Bonzagni, Vincent L. Cadigan, Agnes Ayer, Muriel Borgal, Hazel J. Calhoun, John R. Bagley, Roy A. Bosworth, Howard F. Call, Laura G. Bain. Willard N. Bourne, Wallace T. Calt, Hugh F. Baker, Dorothy A. Bourneuf, Leonard A. Calton, Pauline Baker, Margaret, Boutilier, Ella B. Campea, Yolanda M. Barnstead, George Bowdren, Harry J. Cann, Natalie Barter, Alfred T. Bowes, Thomas P. Canole, Edith F. Barter, Walter M. Boyajian, Flora Cargill, Elliott D. Bean, Ralph M. Boyd, Robert L. Carty, Francis A. Bean, Jeanette Boyle, Thomas Cary, Ralph E. Benedict, Herbert K. Bradbury, Richard 0. Casey, Marion E. Herkman, Donald j. Bradstreet, Gracia M. Chaisson, Marguerite Berry, Harriet F. Brennan, John P. Cincotta, Lawrence Berry, Margaret Brown, Murray I. Clark, Avery Berthel, Doris V. Browne, Phyllis M. Clark, Mildred M. Beshong, Earl T. Bryan, Rose Clark, Robert W. Bigglestone, William H. Brunning, Richard W. Clark, Warren D. Bissell, Joseph F. Bryer, Barbara C. Claus, Robert Blanchard, Edward H. Bumpus, Dorothy H. Clemons, Martha W. Blatchford, Dorothy M. 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He was well liked by the students, and to show their appreciation for his) work as leader c(f the club, the society presented him with a fountain pen and pencil. Miss Branseombe then took charge of the club and her work has been greatly appreciated. One of the first endeavors was that of selling candy at the football games. Forty-five dollars was realized in this project. In October, sixteen members went to the Charlestown Navy Yard and later some visited the Telephone Exchange where a demonstration was given of re- ceiving toll calls and local calls. The chief attraction was the Telephoto system, or process of sending snapshots or photographs of any kind over the wire. The Euclidean Society is becoming a larger club each year, and due to the interest of the officers and members it has become a valuable school factor. May it continue in its good work. m THE BOYS ' DEBATING CLUB President, Leland Varley Vice-President, Fred Bryan Secretary, Richard Hill Treasurer, Hudson Keiioe Under “Lee” Varley s able ]) residency and I Ir. Wilder’s excellent di- rection the Debating Chib has gone about its work in a quiet and efficient manner. Due to the lateness of the season and the lack of active members, the club has had no outside debates, but the interclass debates have been held and the finals, between the Seniors and the Juniors, will be debated before the two upper classes late in May. The subject is: Resolved, that the United States should keep out of Latin American affairs. Although there are but few members, most of them will return next year, and it is hoped that this worthy and interesting club will grow. It seems a pity that more boys do not attend the meetings, but there is always hope, and so the debating club carries on till next year. SCHOOL LIFE STAFF “Bigger and better” seems to have been the aim of all the editors this year, and by the looks of “School Life” this aim has succeeded. The Exchange department has swelled; personals have regained their lost “pep”; a new feature, the “Poetry Corner”, has furnished all types and subjects in poetry, the editorials have been full of good suggestions for daily use; School News has kept an up-to-date diary of all doings; Athletics have had good snappy reports; Alumni News has been full to overflowing with information about our friends in graduated classes; and the Literary department has had a new and wider variety of material. Each month every one of the four classes has been represented by at least one article of some sort. Long life to “School Life,” and may “bigger and better” continue to apply through all the years of ils prosperity. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chie f Richard C. Means Faculty Advisor Miss Alice G. Drake Faculty Manager Mr. Cutting Literary Editor Frances Eldredge Contributions Katherine Swett School News Brenda E. Newton lloys’ Athletics Warren M. Pike Girls’ Athletics Margaret Colbert Personals Charles 0 . Bean Exchanges Mary Stetson Alumni. News Edna Clements Art Richard Woodbury BUSINESS STAFF Senior Advertising Manager Hudson Kehoe Assistant Senior Advertising Manager Ebi:n Phillips Junior Advertising Manager Carroll Newton Assistant Junior Advertising Manager Kempton Lamkon Circulation Manager Edgar Cook Auditor Ernest Sherman REPORTERS Seniors Edward IIearne F LOREN C E M ACDONALD Juniors Phillip Soiiter Rutii Gerry Sophomores Billy Weir Eleanor Walker SO, a President , Deeb Peter Vice-President , Betty Secretary, Marjorie Howe Tresaurer, Webster Servis This year has been one of the most successful of the club ' s career. Two public performances were given besides a Christmas assembly and three socials. In the mid-year program the club presents a strong one-act tragedy, “The Valiant”; a clever, fantastic comedy, “Three Pills in a Bottle’’; while the Cloak and Plume presented, “Nevertheless”, the first play ever presented with an entire cast of freshmen. At the spring performance the club offered Winston Churchill’s “The Crisis”, a play of beauty and with strong historical appeal. This was a very costly play, requiring a large east and much work, besides several different scenes. Such a play as this not only the club but the school is very proud of. A new committee, the “Creative Work Group,” have contributed articles to “School Life,” and receivetl honorable mention for their play in the Massachusetts Health League’s Contest. A hard working social committee, under Richard Hill, has given us three tine socials at which selected and original plays have been given without the aid of teacher coaches. Not since the days of George Erickson, P. Bourneuf and II. Glidden, has such a group as “Deeb” Peter, Webster Servis, Warren Pike, Richard Wood- bury, and Frank Orcutt graduated from the Club. However, there are many promising undergraduates to carry on the work, and if the spirit of co-opera- tion at socials, theatre groups and productions next year, is as fine as this year, the success of the club will be continued and thus with happy memories and high hopes the Masque and Wig closes another year. THE MASQUE AND WIG TRAFFIC SQUAD Captain , Elmer Maihiot Lieutenants Richard C. Means Deed Peter Frances Eldridge The traffic squad is composed of fifty-four juniors and seniors whose duty it is to supervise the filing between classes. This group is chosen by the captain, who was elected by the staff of the preceding year. There is also a lieutenant for each floor to report conditions to the captain. The squad has beer, enlarged from thirty-nine to fifty-four members, in order to better cope with the increasing attendance in the school. Mi-. McPheters, for the second year was adult advisor. The squad met frequently to discuss and solve the many problems which arose. Edna Clements was elected clerk. The members of the squad were required to be present at all meetings. It is a proven fact that the existence of this Traffic Squad is an aid to better controlled filing and a method which has been a decided success. The officers have taken their duties seriously and have made it their aim to co- operate in this phase of school life. To them much credit may be given. May the Traffic Squad continue to play an influential ar.d important part in our school. GIRLS’ CLUB Vice-President , Olive E. Tilley Treasurer, Margaret ( ’olbert Secretary, Prances Eldridge Corresponding Secretary, Charlotte Nichols Adult Advisor, Mr. George A. McPheters As each year brings growth in membership, it also brings growth in ac- tivity, and this fourth year of Girls’ Chib has been its fullest and most suc- cessful one. The opening organization meeting with the Hi-Y started everyone on the right path. “Service” showed in the great drive to sell football season tickets, in the Thanksgiving dinner provided in the community, ai d in the many cards and flowers sent to members of the school; “dependability” in the splendidly arranged Appreciation Banquet with all its meaning in School Spirit; “friendliness” in the annual “Friendly Week”; and “life better- ment” in all the group discussions as well as in inspiration gained from many fine speakers. Special features have been Mothers’ Night; Parent- Faculty Night, at which time a pageant built upon the ideals of both Girls’ Club and Hi-Y was presented; Alumnae Night; a joint discussion with the Hi-Y ; and, finally, an early Good Friday morning service, planned by the two- clubs but open to the entire school. So through another hard-working, happy, successful year the Girls’ Club has pressed on toward its goal to “unite the girls of the school in a stronger bond of friendliness, to instil them with the spirit of bettering their lives mentally, physically, and morally, and to urge them to be more dependable and of greater service to their homes, their school and their community.” President, Mary M. Franklin wmmmm HI-Y CLUB President, Richard C. Means Corresponding Secretary, Arnold S. Creelman Vice President , Elmer E. Maihiot Secretary, John H. Hearne Treasurer , Raymond A. Duffill For the sixth consecutive year the Hi-Y Club has carried out with won- derful efficiency its program of helpfulness, and co-operation throughout the community. Through its work it has done much to raise the star.dard of scholastic and athletic endeavor. At every meeting there has been a speaker of high calibre, or a discussion concerning problems of every boy’s life. These speakers included Garfield Morgan, of Lynr, Mr. F. W. Lacey, Mr. Sprague, Rev. Mr. Woodbury, Mr. W. B. Alexander, Mr. Hearne. and members of the faculty. They all brought some message that helped and inspired the boys of the club. The boys have carried on and participated in several interesting affairs. The best knowr is the Football and Field Hockey Appreciation Banquet. This was the fifth annual banquet and managed entirely by the Hi-Y and Girls’ Clubs. In December a large group of the boys went to Malden to the Older Boys’ Convention, where they received inspiration and helps to better their own organization. Again this year the Hi-Y and Girls’ Club put on a Parent-Faculty Night. This demonstration proved to the parents and teachers what a worth-while factor the clubs are ir. school life. As in the past this club has aided actively in the sale of tickets for all sports and plays, and has supported all activities whole-heartedly. Under the excellent guidance of Mr. McPheters, better known by the boys as “Mac”, the Melrose Hi-Y is recognized as the biggest and best club of its kind in both Massachusetts ai d Rhode Island. In all, the club has had a most successful year, with a steadily increasing membership and a promise of a still better future. HI-Y CLUB President, ' Richard C. Means Corresponding Secretary , Arnold S. C reelm an Vice President, Elmer E. Maihiot Secretary, John H. IIearne Treasurer, Raymond A. Duffill For the sixth consecutive year the Ili-Y Flub lias carried out with won- derful efficiency its program of helpfulness, and co-operation throughout the community. Through its work it has done much to raise the standard of scholastic and athletic endeavor. At every meeting there has been a speaker of high calibre, or a discussion concerning problems of every boy’s life. These speakers included Garfield Morgan, of Lym , Mr. F. W. Lacey, Mr. Sprague, Rev. Mr. Woodbury, Mr. W. B. Alexander, Mr. IIearne. and members of the faculty. They all brought some message that helped and inspired the boys of the club. The boys have carried on and participated in several interesting affairs. The best known is the Football and Field Hockey Appreciation Banquet. This was the fifth annual banquet and managed entirely by the Ili-Y and Girls’ Clubs. In December a large group of the boys went to Malden to the Older Boys’ Convention, where they received inspiration and helps to better their own organization. Again this year the Ili-Y and Girls’ Club put on a Parent-Faculty Night. This demonstration proved to the parents and teachers what a worth-while factor the clubs are in. school life. As in the past this club has aided actively in the sale of tickets for all sports and plays, and has supported all activities whole-heartedly. Under the excellent guidance of Mr. McPheters, better known by the boys as “Mac”, the Melrose Hi-Y is recognized as the biggest and best club of its kind in both Massachusetts ai d Rhode Island. In all, the club has had a most successful year, with a steadily increasing membership and a promise of a still better future. THE FRENCH CLUB ( ) fficers President, Olive E. Tilley Vice-President, Webster Servis Secretary, Mildred Polansky Treasurer, Richard Woodbury Faculty Advisor, Miss Anthony Under the leadership of a new teacher trained especially in such work, the French Club has built up a place for itself among the clubs of the school, its regular monthly meetings have furnished entertainment, information, and par- ticipation for each member. A new program committee each month planned an interesting meeting with reading from “Le Petit Journal,” French ‘‘Chansons”, little scenes from French stories or plays, and games of all sorts, always played in French, of course. The crowning achievement, however, was the presentation of “L’homme Qui Epousa line Femme Muette”, a satire well -acted by the club’s dramatic “stars . This gave the school a chance to see what progress was being made and also netted a fair amount of profits for carrying on the club s activities. Although it is the “frere cadet” of the other school organizations, “Lc Cercle Francais” is doing good work and will surely grow even better with years and experience. THE POETRY CLUB With John Haines, Katheryn Sears, Ida Goldfarb and Gertrude Quinn, chairmen, and Marguerite Cummings, secretary, this new club has put itself before the school in no uncertain fashion. There have been three speakers, monthly meetings and “The Twig”, a volume of high school verse written t h is year. The club’s purpose is to aid both the writing and appreciation of poetry m the school. It has held meetings at which poets were read and discussed, and at which any of the members could read their own original verse. The club was fortunate in having Mrs. Tauber of the Personal Book Shop of Boston, Mr. Holmes, editor of Tufts’ Weekly, and Mr. Webster Hall of the faculty as speakers. Moreover, “The Twig” will be published around the first of June and will include nearly forty poems written by our students this year. It is not every club that can boast of such excellent work its first year, and as there are many undergraduates to carry one, the Poetry Club should grow and become one of the school’s most influential clubs. FOOTBALL Captain, Richard C. Means Manager, Edgar Cook Coach, Harold Poole Capt. Richard Means Elmer Maihiot George Hunter Ernest Sherman Deer Peter Frank Lilly John Black Letter Men Capt .-elect, William Spadafora Bernard Lucey William Armstrong George Simpson Edward Keating Henry O’Leary Donald Norris Elbridge Ross This football team was certainly one of which to be proud. From the beginning they played a clean game, and certainly had the pep and grit necessary. The only defeats were at the hands of Malden and Arlington. In the former game we gave the heavy Malden team some good competition. The Winthrop game was perhaps one of the most exciting. For a time it looked rather doubtful as to whether we would win or not. In the second quarter Winthrop scored their touchdown but failed to get the goal. Our chances gradually grew slimmer as the ball was on the Winthrop territory most of the time. Then came the fun! Lilly intercepted a forward pass and ran the entire length of the field for a touch down, tying the score. Lilly played a great game. Also Means, Peter, Simpson and Maihiot are to be commended on their fine showing. In all, the season was a success. The Arlington game was disappointing and the team did not seem to be in their usual trim but it was a hard fought battle. Deeb Peter, here as always, was outstanding by his plucky playing and determination to do his best for M. H. S. We are losing some valuable men this year when Captain Richard Means, Deeb Peter, “Bus” Maihiot, Bernard Lucey, George Hunter, “Willie” Arm- strong and George Simpson graduate, but we have several underclassmen who, we feel sure, will keep Melrose on the map as far as football is concerned. The games and scores: Melrose 12 — Watertown 0 Melrose 19 — Woburn 0 Melrose 6 — Winthrop 6 Melrose 12 — Winchester 6 Melrose 0 — Arlington 33 Melrose 7 — Dedham 7 Melrose 1L — Quincy 7 Melrose 0 — Malden 12 Melrose 6 — Milton 0 Melrose 57 — Wakefield 0 iSPOTMT FIELD HOCKEY Captain, Beulah Kelley Coach, Barbara Goss Manager, Mary Franklin Letter Girls : Gertrude Smith, R. H. Edna Sanford, C. H. Helen Phillips, P. H. Jane McGuire, L. F. Margaret Colbert, R. F. Anna Colbert, G. Beulah Kelley, C. F. Betty Hicks, Capt.-elect, L . I. Aina Hedburg, R. I. Edna Clements, R. I. Jeanette Burns, L. W. Helen MacKenzie, R. W. Laura Cobleigh, L. H. Although the field hockey season was not as successful this year as it has been in former years, it was by no means a failure. Practicing started soon after school opened and by the able assistance of our coach, Barbara Goss, a team was rounded into shape and the games begun. The first encounter was with Concord, in which the playing of Captain Kelley and “Ed” Clements was outstanding. But neither team was strong enough to defeat the other and the game ended with a tie score. The next game was played with Stoneham, which was a practice game and which showed a great improvement in the local aggregation. After this was the contest with Swampscott, which was one of the best games of the season. On Thanksgiving Day the team played the Alumnae to a scoreless tie, but the game was hardly creditable to either team as the field was ut- terly impossible to play on. Next came the game with Winthrop, which also ended in a tie, but it was one of the most exciting games of the season. Finally came the game with Winchester, which was expected to be the best game of the season, and it came up to all expectations. The championship of the Northern Division hung in the balance. Hence, both teams were eager to win and both played their best, but to no avail. The game ended in a scoreless tie. This contest, however, was probably the best demonstration of field hockey that had taken place in the entire league. The Northern Division title went to Winchester by points and they de- feated Arlington soon after for the State championship. But for all this we feel that the season was successful as far as the game is concerned, even though the team did not have the honor to claim the championship. “Ed” Sanford, “Ed” Clements, Jeanette Burns, Laura Cobleigh, Beulah Kelley and “Miggie” Colbert will be lost to the team through graduation, but with the help of the remaining varsity players it is certain that next year “Betty” Hicks will lead her team through another successful season. Schedule : Melrose 1 — Concord 1 Melrose 0 — Alumnae 0 Melrose 2 — Stoneham 0 Melrose 2 — Winthrop 2 Melrose 3 — Swampscott 0 Melrose 0 — Winchester 0 ICE HOCKEY Captain, Elbridge Ross Manager, Fred Bryan Coach , IIaroll Poole Lett ci ' Men Capt. Elbridge Ross Elmer Maihiot Warren Kinney t William Spadafora “Jack” Harris Capt. -elect Edward Keating William Armstrong John Hoffman Fred McDonell Herbert Keough Coach Poole lived lip to his reputation in presenting a first class hockey team this year. The weather did a lot of damage to the schedule but in the games played Melrose put up a good showing. Of the sixteen games piay.d Melrose won eleven and lost five. The games included some fast prep school and college freshmen teams which gave our men plenty of competition. In the round robin series Melrose started off by defeating the speech Ar- lington sextet 3-1. The game was well played and one which showed the good material we have in Keough and McDonell. A rather easy game was played against Cambridge Latin, ending at 6-0 in our favor. Then came the excite- ment! Melrose lined up against Newton for the championships. At ail times the game was played in a clean and sportsmanlike manner and neither team was sure of its standing until the final whistle blew. McDonell cleverly caged the one point for Melrose. The game ended in Newton’s favor 3-1. The players are to be commended on their good showing. Captain Ross, “Willie” Armstrong and “Bus” Maihiot have played their last games for Melrose High. They will certainly be missed in next years’ line-up. The scores : Melrose 1 — Yale Freshmen 3 Melrose Melrose 1 — Arlington 2 Melrose Melrose 3 — B. C. Freshmen 2 Melrose Melrose 4 — Stoneham 0 Melrose Melrose 1 — Newton 3 Melrose Melrose 0 — Cambridge Latin 1 Melrose Melrose 5 — Watertown 0 Melrose Melrose 5 — Brighton 0 Melrose 4 — Belmont 2 9 — Brown and Nichols 2 — Rindge Tech. 0 6 — Everett 0 3 — Arlington 1 5 — Pomfrot 0 6 — ( Cambridge 1 — Newton 3 Latin 0 iSPOTMT GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Captain, Margaret Colbert Coach, Barbara Goss Manager, Helen Cary Letter Girls : Captain Colbert Edna Clements Capt-elect. Aina Hedburg Beulah Kelley Olive Tilley Jeanette Burns Helen Cary, Manager Since the dissolving of the Suburban Basketball League two years ago, the season lias been managed on a different plan — more inter-class games and a few inter-class school games. In the class games the Seniors, practically the same team which won out last year, came through as victors. Those playing on the team were “Ed” Clements, Capt . ; “Miggie” Colbert, Olive Tilley, Martha Boyajian, Edna Smith, Beulah Kelley, and Jeannette Burns. The varsity team went over well with good snappy playing and fine team-work. In the first game with Winchester Melrose won, 33-22. In this game “Mig” Colbert’s playing was outstanding and she scored 31 points for the team. In an exciting game with Arlington Melrose lost 14-34, but the next week they defeated Wellesley 25-13. The last game was with Winchester again; it was full of pep and excitment, even arousing the: spectators on the side- lines to loud and prolonged cheering. During the last half Melrose managed by some good, hard fighting to tie the score for a time, but Winchester forged ahead and at length came out on top, score, Winchester 36 — Melrose 32. Our team certainly has done a good piece of work, and although it did nothing particularly spectacular, it certainly did play a good, fair game, upheld the standards of sportmanship, and generally proved a credit to the school. BOYS’ BASKETBALL Captain, Ralph Clements Coach, Arthur Thurston Letter Men Captain Clements Arthur Hayden Kenneth Roller Walter Ready George Simpson This year the boys’ basketball team received a higher interest than formerly. As this is only the fourth year of its existence we commend them on their good showing. The team started out with only two veterans, “Ski” Clements, arid George Simpson. The team had a very commendable season, considering the fact that it started with almost a green squad. Three out of the five games ended in success for Melrose. In ail, under the leadership of Coach Thurston and Captain Clements, the squad put up some good competition. It is hoped that in the future the basketball interest will continue to expand and that increased success will be with the squad as a reward of (sours spent in practise. Captain, Arthur Crosby Manager, Robert Briggs With Mr. Snow as coach the track team went right ahead with its work in spite of a cold and gusty spring. Although overshadowed by the more popular baseball there was enough interest to warrant several dual meets and the entry into two scholastic meets. Here is a sport in which there is a place for everyone, and there is nothing more exciting than a closely fought track meet, so it seems too bad that not more boys turn out for it. However, with a regular coach and a few prom- ising candidates, track will yet turn out to be one of the school ' s big sports. TRACK f MOT J OTT° GRo a) it 5 oouLorr own, Orcult HISTORY J. Hudson Kehoe Teachers, classmates, and friends : Four long years ago we entered Melrose High School as lowly Freshmen — now we are leaving it as lofty Seniors — ready to mount to even greater heights than those already attained — at least “Gus” Bagley intends to — “Gus” is going to be an aviator. Ilis head always was in, the clouds. If our activities seem to have been rather limited in our freshman year, it is due to the fact that we were so busy getting acclimated, that we didn ' t have time for anything else, and because it takes some fellows like “Mai” Lowe a long time to get over the “marble” stage. Several of our partners in crime — pardon me — I should say, several of our classmates started their high school careers! with a bang — 1 am told that “Miggje” Colbert fell down stairs the first day. Well, of course we all have to learn to walk. Several of our members, however, upheld our reputation. Beulah Kelley played on both the girls’ field hockey and basketball teams, and “Barb” Sher- man and Madeline Swift also began their famous careers — “Darb” as a juvenile heart-breaker, and Madeline as a budding vampire. “Miggie” Colbert and Beulah Kelley were both on the girls’ tennis team, while “Sid” Dwyer was our sole representative on the baseball team. Thus ended our first year of high school life. In September, 1925, we returned to the home of our intellectual en- deavors, buoyed up with the exhiliration of being real, honest-to-goodness, ambitious (?) Sophomores. It was also noticed that we all required hats one-half size larger than those which we had worn up to this time. For our first class officers we elected: President, “Ken” Baker; Vice-President, Beulah Kelley; Secretary, Frances Bldridge ; Treasurer, Ralph Clements. Just at this time a very clever poem was published in School Life, dedicated to — well, never mind: “Although athletic girls are strong. And run and jump and row; A girl who never trained at all. Can draw a six-foot ‘beau’.” Among those who started the year right, were: Beulah Kelley and “Miggie” Colbert on the girls’ field hockey team; and “Sid” Dwyer, George Simpson, and “Willie” Armstrong who played on the baseball team. Not to be outdone, “Miggie” and Beulah proceeded to make the girls’ tennis team also. We were well represented on the track team by: “Phil” Leslie, Warren Pike, Deeb Peter, and “Art” Crosby, while the hockey team demanded the services of “Hocker” Ross. Deeb Peter, our class actor, sang one of the principal parts in the operetta “Mikado”. We returned for our third year with a “chesty” feeling and the idea that we really amounted to something after all. We first proceeded to elect our class officers, who were : President, Ralph Clements ; Vice-Presi- dent, “Miggie” Colbert; Secretary, Bettina King; Treasurer, Ray Duffill. The girls’ field hockey team included Beulah Kelley and “Miggie” Col- bert, who both made the Boston Field Hockey Association’s team, and Edna Clements and Jeanette Burns; while our championship football team was made possible by the services of Deeb Peter, “Willie” Armstrong, “Dick” Means, “Hocker” Ross, George Simpson, ‘(‘Bunk” Hunter, and “Darb” Sherman. After the appreciation banquet given to our football and field hockey teams, the following conversation took place between “Ted” Hearne and “Dick” Woodbury: “Dick” — I understand you attended the appreciation banquet the other night. Did you enjoy yourself, Did you take well? “Ted” — You bet I did; I got four spoons, four napkin-rings, and a sugar bowl. I would have swiped more only “Bob” Morse beat me to it. As the hockey team needed stars, the names of “Hocker” Ross, “Willie” Armstrong, and “Bus” Maihiot appeared in the line-up. The boys’ basketball team included: George Simpson and Ralph Clem- ents; while “Miggie” Colbert, Beulah Kelley, and Edna Smith played on the girls’ basketball team. The track team required Capt. Warren Pike, “Phil” Leslie, “Bob” Briggs, “Art” Crosby, and John Duffill, with Alston Salisbury as manager, to complete a successful season. Our Junior Prom committee, composed of Ralph Clements, “Miggie” Colbert, Bettina King, “Dick” Means, “Ray” Duffill, Mary Franklin, Arthur Johnson, “Joe” Maguire, Brenda Newton, Warren Pike, and Yvonne Town- send, made the affair a wonderful success, notwithstanding the fact that it was held on Friday, the thirteenth. Meanwhile, a play, “The Goose Hangs High”, in which “Mai” Lowe, Frank Orcutt, Alice Gurnett, “Web” Servis, Marilouise Baldwin, and “Dick” Woodbury took part, was presented by the Masque and Wig Society; while Capt. Sid Dwyer, “Willie” Armstrong, “Hocker” Ross, and George Simp- kd son earned their letters in baseball, member of the tennis team. Then came the banner year — our Senior year. At last we had attained t lie summit. Whether we could surmount it, or not, was a different story. For class officers we elected: President, “Dick 5 ” Means; Vice-President, “Miggie” Colbert; Secretary, Russell Stewart; Treasurer, Ray Duffill. Our almost championship football team, which included Captain “Dick” Means, Deeb Peter, “Darb” Sherman, “Bunk” Hunter, “Willie” Armstrong, “Hocker” Ross, “Bus” Maihiot, Bernard Lucey, with Edgar Cook as manager, started the year right by making a fine record. The girls’ field hockey team, on which Captain Beulah Kelley, “Miggie” Colbert, Edna San- ford, Edna Clements, Laura Cobleigh, and Jeanette Burns played, also won their share of victories. Beulah and “Miggie” then stepped out and won places on the Boston Field Hockey Association Team. As usual, we had a fine hockey team — the presence of Captain “Ilock- er” Ross, “Willie” Armstrong, and “Bus” Maihiot in the line-up, with Fred Bryan as manager, will testify to that. In February, Deeb Peter, “Web” Servis, “Darb” Sherman, and Frank Orcutt took part in a play, “The Valiant,” one of three one-act plays given by the Masque and Wig Society; while the school presented an operetta, “The Two Vagabonds”, the cast including Deeb Peter, “Darb” Sherman, Myrtice Richardson, Fred Bryan, and “Bud” Kehoe. The boys’ basketball team, of which George Simpson, “Art” Hayden, and “Ski” Clements were members, enjoyed a successful season, as did the girls’ basketball team, on which Captain “Miggie” Colbert, Beulah Kelley, Jeanette Burns, Olive Tilley, and Edna Clements played. At this time, it would be well to mention the fact that “Dick” Means, and Deeb Peter of our football team, received the gold “Mis” given by the merchants of Emerson Four Corners to the two football players maintain- ing the highest scholastic average during the season. The success of our baseball team was made possible by the services of Captain “Willie” Armstrong, George Simpson, “Hocker” Ross, Willard Dolloff, “Bob Demassellis, “Art” Hayden, and Manager “Bob” Hunter; while our track team included Captain “Art” Crosby, Warren Pike, John Duffill, Deeb Peter, “Darb” Sherman, “Phil” Leslie, “Bud” Kehoe, and Manager “Boh” Briggs. I think it deserves special mention that “Bob” Briggs, notwithstanding the fact that he was exceedingly busy with — er — outside attractions, was able to serve both as a member and manager of the % 5 ,® Irack team. T have heen told that “T)arb” Sherman was also much occu- pied with “dear” hunting- — “dears” with skirts on. The boys’ tennis team included Fred .Johnson, and Manager “Dick” Cochrane; while Beulali Kelley and “Miggie” Colbert played on the girls’ 1 ennis team. On April 20, the Masque and Wig Society presented a play, “The Crisis”, in which Frank Oreutt, “Ted” Ilearne. “Dick” Woodbury, “Web” Servis, Alva Porter, Leslie Crosby, Deeb Peter, and Warren Pike took part; while “Mai” Lowe was stage manager, Arthur Hayden had charge of the lighting, Marjorie Williams, the costumes, and Susan Souther, the properties. Our efficient traffic squad had “Bus” Maihiot as captain, and “Dick” Means, Frances Eldredge, “Joe” Maguire, and Deeb Peter as lieutenants. Of course the discussion of our Class history must lead to mention of the various clubs to which we belong — The Masque and Wig Society, The French Club, The Poetry Club, The Euclidian Society, The Hi-Y, The Girls’ Club, and The Thrift Council. The Class Day Committee, which has made this day possible, is made up of “Sue” Souther, “Miggie” Colbert. Edna Clements, Mary Franklin, Deeb Peter, Warren Pike, and “Bus” Maihiot. Our Year Book Staff consists of “Ski” Clements, editor-in-chief, and Edna Clements, Frances Eldredge, Bettina King, Brenda Newton, “Miggie” Colbert. “Ray” Dutfill, “Joe” MacKenna, Frank Oreutt, “Jess” Black- stone, “Bud” Kehoe, Warren Pike, and Deeb Peter, as his co-workers. Therefore, as we look back on such a fine history, we have reason to be proud of the record which we are leaving behind us, and the class of 1928 goes forth with the aim to make even better records in the future, than those which we are now leaving forever. With this thought in mind, then, I will give you a bit of advice, and that is ; “Watch the Class of 1928!” VALEDICTORY Trees Frances Eldredge It was Joyce Kilmer who expressed it: “I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; % A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair ; Upon whose bosom snow has lain ; Who intimately lives with rain.” In all ages the tree has stood as a symbol of various forms of life. The psalmist, seeking to express the blessed state of the righteous man, sang, “And lie shall he like a tree planted by the rivers of waters, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” For the ancients different trees had different meanings: the laurel stood for victory and triumph; the olive became the “bough of peace”; the “gloomy” cypress was the funeral tree; and continually through great literature of all time the oak has symbolized strength. Well, who would not choose a tree as one of the finest things in all Nature with which to compare a human life? Beauty, nobility, uprightness, strength, sturdiness, patience, courage, service, faith, — these qualities which we seek in the finest human lives are ever here before us in the wonder of the trees. Their beauty and nobility are perhaps the qualities which we perceive most readily; tender, gleaming green and fair-blossomed in the early spring rains; cool green and fruit-laden at the height of their summer’s beauty; vivid scarlet and crimson and russet in autumn’s glory; their stark greyness made exquisite with the first sun after ice-storm or hidden beneath snow- blankets : “Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain.” Standing straight and strong they brave storm and enjoy sunshine, living sturdily, patiently, courageously, seeking always to grow a little more each day. They give of their service in shade and coolness for tired mortals; they sacrifice themselves to build shelter and provide pleasure for us; they give protection to the little woodland people: “A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair.” They have faith, a noble faith that their living will go on, that seek- ing they shall find : “A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day And lifts her leafy arms to pray.” At camp the dearest wish of the camp-mother’s heart for all her girls was : “May you grow straight and strong like our tall tree And be happy and carefree as the birds that live in its branches — ’’ — a very sweet and perfect wish, one to be striven after. Yes, why should we not pattern ourselves after the trees? Yet we can’t all be straight, strong pine trees in this world : “If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill Be a scrub in the valley — but be The best little scrub by the side of the rill ; Be a bush if you can’t be a tree.” With only forest upon forest of pine we .should miss the delicate blos- soming and the delicious harvest of the fruit-trees ; with only the fruit- trees we should know no maple sugar; were there only sugar trees, we should lack the rustling of the poplars and the sturdiness of the oaks; were there only the great oak boughs, we should never see the slim white- ness of the birch ; and were they all the straight, tall trees we should never know the charm of the gnarled old apple, of the little scrubby trees which struggle to do their best. It requires all kinds of trees to make a landscape, and it takes all kinds of people to make a wcirld. There are those among us who are, like the apple tree, twisted in body, but the sweet flowers of their smiles and cheerfulness make them crea- tures of beauty to us. Those who heroically meet the buffeting winds of every-day experience are the sturdy oaks. These are the all-year-round, evergreen tree people, always dependable. There are some who, like the smaller, flowering trees, seem here only to be ornamental; but, bless them, we couldn’t possibly get along without them in this work-a-day world. Here and there stand out the towering, noble folks, as strong and dis- tinctive as the pines. And there are the maples, shady, pleasant, lovely; and the maple people, gentle, pleasant, loveable. But what a host of others there are too— all the little under-brush tree people who, although they are less noticeable, are so significant because they form a background and support for their more outstanding fellows. But after all, a man’s body is not his life any more than a physical part of the tree is the tree’s life. I have adapted a few lines from Phillips Brooks which show a perfect understanding of the underlying currents of life. “The foliage opens upon the tree; but the foliage is not the life, for you may pluck it off leaf by leaf, and the tree still lives. The branches build strong fibres; but the fibres are not the life, for they may be perfect and the tree be dead. The hungry roots reach out into the fertile ground; but the roots are not life, only wonderful channels to bear the life that has been given them. Not until you see the earth give itself to the plant; and, turning into sap, send itself through the waiting veins until it flushes into color far up in the air — not until then have you gone back where you can go no farther, and really found the life.” So with us the true source of life is deepset first in the background of our education, and behind that in the beauty and happiness of home and frienships where our roots are planted, and even behind that in the mightiest source of all, the great Creator of all the wonder and beauty of everything. So let us stretch our root ' s far down into this three-fold earth and find the fullness and depth of life awaiting us. Let us grow steadfastly in nobility, strength, service, and faith — - “A tree that looks at God all day And lifts her leafy arms to pray.” Let us fill our lives with the beauty and fineness which we find in our beloved trees, and let us go on with eyes always upward, for “Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.” PROPHECY Marilouise Baldwin, M. II. S. ’28. Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, friends, Romans and Countrymen : Hav- ing been honored with the high exalted office of Class Prophet I found that my clairvoyant powers were too limited to foretell the future of this ambi- tious, conscientious, untiring, talented group of students which you now see before you. I therefore called upon my most worthy and esteemed friend Mr. Bag A. Shus. He has been working for many years upon a marvelously in- tricate machine which he calls a predictograph. He claims that this extra- ordinary and stupendous contrivance when complete will be able to tell what certain people will be doing ten, twenty, or any nunfber of years from now. My noble friend has just completely assembled his complex construction and assures me that I will be overwhelmed when I behold its power. Through much effort on my part and by many promises not to injure in any way this in- strument, which it has taken years of work and study to perfect, I have managed to obtain the loan of it for this afternoon and I wish to impress you with the fact that this will be its trial test. If I may have complete silence for a mo- ment, I will set this device into motion. ass (Insert long list, of names in machine) Pause, clicking sound, crash — pull forth paper. Reads: Fred Bryan — Mayor of Melrose. Never since Melrose became a city has it had such a competent mayor. Ralph Clements — Editor-in-chief of the Melrose Daily Breeze, owned by John Gardner, Esquire, sole proprietor. Also connected with this paper is Richard Cochrane, foreign news editor who introduces in his society column the new Duchess of Marlborough — formerly the charming Yvonne Townsend. Why 1 do believe this says that Janet Davis is an aviatrix at the new Melrose Airport, located between Malden and Melrose on what was formerly the Melrose Tourist Camp. 1 always new Janet was one of those girls who would dare to do anything. At last a new High School. I do believe Mary Franklin designed it. Yes and she is now working on the plans for a Twin Woolworth building. And here are some more names. What ' s this? Harold Goddard, Prin- cipal of Saugus High, and some of his teachers are Alice Gurnett, Isabel Mace and Marjorie Richardson. Oh, and Marjorie claims that she just loves her work. Now who? Well if it isn’t George Larson’s name; and lie is in charge of the new suspension bridge over Spot Pond. Well, George always was in- terested in suspensions. Assisting him is Eugene Boring who directs the con- struction over the bluffs. I might have known as much. AVell here’s James Mackernan’s name, as a professor of Logic in Har- vard University. It’s truly wonderful the store of knowledge that his brain contains. Anti here comes a list of names of my classmates who are still in the vicinity of Boston. Malcolm Lowe, Manager of all Repertory Theatres — head- quarters at Boston, but the most important are in Chelsea and Melrose. Fol- lowing close upon this is the name of Elizabeth Day, a famous Cook in the new Proctor Hotel. Eugene Proctor, owner of the largest hotel in America, designed by Warren Collins. This hotel is patronized by the elite of greater Boston, such as Joan Collier, prominent in S. P. C. A. affairs and Helen Cory, President of the AY. C. T. U. Also employed by the hotel is Muriel Monegan, a most charming hostess. AVell, if this isn’t unique! Bea Berthel, head information clerk on Bos- ton’s Historical places, located at Park Sq., Boston. I’ll Warren she just loves to tell people where to go. Next we have the Sargent School of Physical Education of which Edna Clements is the dean. And here is another one of our very athletic girls — Miggy Colbert, now a famous referee for basket-ball games. iCL Apparently some of my classmates are going ' to wander from the home fires. Here I find Frances Gilmore, a famous bare-back rider, in Baker Bean’s Circus. I always knew Ruth and Charlie were capable of something like that. Also associated with this Circus is Peggy Cummings who does trapeze work, which is absolutely hair raising, appearing to be in the air most of the time. Very close to this I find Virginia Brown, who is teaching kangaroos how to swim. I’m sorry but I can’t quite make out this name. — Does this say Hon? No. I don’t think it’s that. Oh, it must mean Honorable. Certainly. Now 1 can see. It says the Honorable Edward Ilea me, Mayor of Chicago. Now who’d think he would go to that wicked city. But he seems to be doing well. Ac- cording to this he tips the scales at 292 lbs. Oh dear. He has influenced Hudson Kehoe to go there too and be judge of police courts. Well I’m not surprised at the next names I see. Freddy Johnson has been brought up be- fore Judge Kehoe many times for speeding in the same old flivver he had in M. II. ,S. and almost always he has Joe Maguire with him. I guess Joe has lost his license because of reckless driving. And here I find someone else in Chicago. Web Servis — watching the Ruthless slaughter of swine in the World’s Servis Packing Co. Web how could you? But that reminds mb — didn’t you used to tell a story about sausages? Suppose you come to the front and tell your friends about it. (Web tells his little story) Thank You Web. Well here is a name that startles me. Great Scandal in Chicago. Willard Dolloff announces his engagement one week after the death of his second wife. His future bride was formerly the third wife of Elmer Greatrex. Oh, I knew Chicago would ruin those boys. And now comes a list of my classmates who, up to the year of 1940, have accomplished great things. Madeline Swift — what — do I read correctly? Well it must be right but— Anyway it says that Swifty has become a very learned woman, having obtained many degrees, some of which are A.B., A.M., Ph.D., P.D.Q., O.O. D. and S.O.S. A close second in the world knowledge is Ethel Margeson, who although she hasn’t as many degrees to her credit, is slowly creeping to the front. However her most cherished degree is O.I. — Original Ideas. I was just wondering what Deeb Peter would be doing . It v ' iys here that lie has become a great actor now and the successor of John Il.r ymore, having reached the top notch of success while playing the lead in Brenda Newton’s latest and most startling success “The Importance of Being Sunny Jim”, based upon the sunshiny sweetness of Sonny Hughes another of mv classmates. Curtis Bates an inventor? I never knew he was gifted in that way. Now what do you suppose he has invented? An anti-study machine which relieves students of the task of doing homework. He is now so popular with High School pupils that he is barely able to keep his numerous engagements to speak before various school clubs. Truly this machine must be a veritable Godsend, lie needed it so much in High School why couldn’t he have invented it then. Now what do you suppose ails this machine. 1 can’t make it work. Oh: there it is. Oh, no wonder. It was Bob J)e Maselles name that caused it to act so. Oh this is too good for words. Bob do you know what you’re going to he? A great preacher who takes the place of Dr. Cad man and you’ll be able to answer any questions including “Who wrote Beowulf?” Apparently you are going to be simply derated to your work. Oh ! so Ruth Tall — I mean Ruth Short has also gone in for religious work. She happens to he a great lecturer. , Now I’m not surprised. General James Russell Stewart. Russell you al- ways did look good in a uniform. I should have known you’d manage to wear one, even if you had to be a white wing. Wonder of wonders — Elbridge Ross, a marvelous orator far surpassing the silver tonguecl Edward Everett. 1 ’m so glad he is going to conquer his bash- fulness. Next on my list is the name of Myrtice Richardson as the owner of a beauty parlor which is largely visited by Edna Smith, Dot Hecht, Gertrude Nash and Beulah Kelly. Well, well, 1 supposed they would follow the throng, some day. I probably wouldn’t know them. What’s this? A new group of Chain stores known as the N. P. Stores run by Virginia Nash and Mildred Polansky, which sell ultra fashionable gowns that the clever Oleeve Tille has designed. Well, after that, I oughtn’t to be surprised at anything but 1 suppose I shall. Oh ! Just when things were running so smoothly the paper had to break. Now I wonder what caused that ? Why it doesn ’t seem to want to work at all. Well have patience please and I ' ll try and fix it; but I don’t know much about this contraption. Ah, here it is! Why do you suppose that happened? Oh, now I see. It was the name of Frank Worthy Orcutt trying to squeeze through the machine. Oh! Oh! Oh! You can’t imagine what this says. Frank Orcutt, inventor of the new tango which was first exhibited before the Czar of Russia. The way he used to prance down the corridors probably will be of great service to him. Now what is that Pecking sound I hear? Oh, it’s the name of Marion Peck; only according to this she is the wife of the Ambassador to Turkey. I never saw anything act as queerlv before. This paper is jumping as if it were ill. Oh, that’s the reason. Here is the nam,e of the John Haines Jr. Hospital for boys, of which Caroline Nesmith is the Superintending Nurse. Attending nurses are Jeanette Burns, Ruth Thomas, and Ruth Souter. But what do they do for Doctors ? Oh, 1 see Dr. Kenneth Towner and Surgeon Ralph Gerry. 1 wonder how near right this machine is. And now this paper is blank. Surely that can’t be all. There are so many people I want to know about. If this machine is going to stop working right in the middle of every — No there seems to be some ink left. I suppose that was meant for a long journey ; because it seems to have gone to Europe. William Armstrong — Diamond Expert in the Grosser and Pick-a-ring Diamond Emporium in Paris. Willa surely is going to make use of. her name. And here is another Pai’is-ite — Edgar Cook, living in the Bohemian quar- ters of Paris, where he is a well known artist and paints mostly Day scenes. I can just picture him wearing a velvet jacket and a big black tie. Another artist, or should 1 say just a cartoonist, is Jesse Blackstone who won fame after cartooning Miss Blake and has obtained permission to do one of the President of Prance. And Leslie Crosby ! According to this you have your work cut out for you. You are going to be employed by Blackstone to auction off his cartoons. I think I hear a slight buzzing sound. — And now a picture of an airplane with an explanation underneath. The plane that carries Pike’s Band on its tours. The fact that Warren Pike’s Band, which has taken the place of John Philip Sousa’s, has become so popular that lie must use a plane to keep his engagements which run somewhat as follows: Paris Tuesday, Matinee ; Venice, Tuesday Evening; the Leviathan in Mid-ocean for Wednesday Matinee concert; and New York Wednesday Evening performance. Verily I believe some of my classmates are going to play in this famous band. Here’s Elizabeth Moul- ton who assumes the leadership upon the absence of Warren. Age you also going to play the bass drum Betty? 1 wonder who plays the cymbals. Well if it isn’t Lester Nicoll and you’re going to be very interested in your work. I’m so glad. And here is the name of Bobby Briggs who composed a famous Marion-ette song, which was first introduced by Pike’s Band. Classmates ! You are going to be scattered to the four corners of the earth. Better take note of some of these items. Mabel Cragin a Dancer in St. Peters- burg, Russia, where she also instructs. Among her pupils appears the name of Ernest Sherman who has followed her all the way to Europe to take lessons, knowing that if she comments favorably on his dancing, he has a great future ahead. But I thought Sherm. was going to work at the Saugus Navy Yard. Truly it must have been irksome ! What’s this? Dollar Signs! Just oodles of them. Oh, they’re just the trade mark of Woodbury, Wortman Turner— Bankers, Break-us, I mean Brokers Realtors, located in the select area of St. Helena Island. They must cut quite a figure down there. Well! This looks like a laundry check, but I guess it isn’t. No, it’s the name of a Dye House in Ohina of which “Red” Johnson is the efficiency ex- pert. This must be a unique place, for it is made especially for the dyeing of any shade of hair to a brilliant shade of Red. Ho! Ho! So Arthur in- vented the process just so everyone could have flaming tresses. Well, he always was a generous soul. Now another blank space. This must be another long journey. Yes, 1 guess it is the Pacific Ocean we hopped across this time. And here 1 find Margaret Bleyle and Isabelle Moody raising lemons in Southern California and located in San Francisco. I find Ruth Bourne demonstrating Alva Porter’s famous “applesauce” in Susan Souther’s Select Shoppe. I always knew there was some means of utilizing Ruth’s superfluous speech. Well, I didn’t suppose any of my classmates were going to live in the Nation’s Capitol. Will wonders never cease? First Woman President of the United States — Miss Frances Eldredge. I ’ll bet she delivers her speeches to Congress in person. Also located in the beautiful city are Richard Means, international leader of the Y. M. C. A. and Janet Coffin, preceptress of Betty Gile’s “School of ' Oratory”, where she lectures every Monday morning on “The Value of Being Able to Speak Readily before any Audience”. Two more residents of Washington are Bettina King and Catherine Felt, as great Girl Scout Leaders. Once more our little machine takes us back to New York City and there appears upon this paper a great big star! And then the name of Elmer Maihiot, as Chief of Police. Now I suppose lie’s going to arrest poor little Jimmy Milano for selling Anti-Blushing cream without a license. I suppose some of my classmates will be playing on Broadway. Well, well, if it isn’t the Duf- fill Twins playing “Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde”. What’s this about a big new electric sign on the Great White Way? Hunter Brothers — “Kwickly Kuring lvoff Drops” — Not a cough in a car-load. No wonder it’s been hard to get Smith Brother’s lately. AVell I wish you could see this paper jerk. It seems to be in great pain. Oh, so that’s the reason. Here is the picture of a great big tooth which has been yanked out by Irving Johnson a painless Dentist in Aroostook County, Maine. 1 sincerely hope he gives his patients more attention than lie used to give his studies. And nearby, opposite the village park is a little red schoolhouse where Frances Dempsey teaches. Her kindergarten class is the best of all, as her G Q 1 fairy tales keep them amused. In spite of the fact that there is a little red school house here, this place is a college town, claiming Williams and Merrill University for Women, of which Dorothy Woodbury is president, Norma Bruce is the stately dean and Doris Grace is a member of the faculty and Instructor of Ethics. And now that my friend’s invention is an assured success, as I know you’ll agree, I will take my leave with the farewell message that anyone wish- ing to present me with what I no doubt well deserve, will please refrain from doing so “until the class has passed out.’’ GIFT ORATION Ralph Clements Mr. Sprague, Teachers, Friends: As we, the Class of 1928, take our leave of Melrose High School, where we have spent four of the happiest years of our lives, years in which we have worked hard and played hard, we feel that we have much for which to be grateful. This last year has passed so quickly for most of us that we find it difficult to realize that our high school days are ended, that we must move on to make room for those behind us who are working, studying, striving for the same goal as we — success in life. We may lose sight of many of our class- mates, we may lose all connection with Melrose High School, but we shall never lose the memories of the clubs, sports, plays, and studies, all of which have added to the enjoyment of our high school careers. It has been customary for the graduating class to present to the school some small token of appreciation, which will serve as a bond between the class and the school as the class separates and follows many paths of life. Much consideration was given in choosing this gift, as we felt that we should select something which would be useful as well as commemorative. For this reason we have chosen this bulletin board, upon which future classes may find schedules of their activities in a pleasing setting. The best wishes of the Class of 1928 go with this gift, and we hope that coming classes may derive as much pleasure from using it as we do in giving it. ef x % STATISTICS r,v Deeb Peter Whew! I thought I wasn’t going to get here on time but here I am. Say sang. I ' ve iust come from the court where ur _case was mg ned l_m so ee, I almost forgot it. Huh? Sure, ftaiife, i vc juot oviuv i - , notes here and I thought you might like to hear them. Oh. audience for first time) Oh! this is class day isn t it. Gee Well T suuDOse there is no harm in letting them in on this . why not? Well, ladies and gentlemen. I guess this needs , a J 1 ® I’ve I have several things to say that might interest you as well as the class just come from the court where members of our class were being tried, and I have here a few of the verdicts rendered. The first honors were given to Margaret Colbert and Richard Means. Maybe vou’d like to see them? All right. Will “Hick” and “Miggie please rise? Thank you. Here, ladies and gentlemen, are the most popular members of our class Such popularity must be deserved. All right children, I guess tha s all for you Oh yes! You know folks, Dick is a very nice fellow, but he is ex- tremely ' jealous, especially of his girl. Here is something that proves it. During a football game the opposing quarterback started to yell signals. It went some- thing like this: 1 — 4 — 7 — 7. he didn’t get any further. Dick tore through the line and started to strangle him. It was his girls’ telephone number. Will Frank Orcutt please rise? Frank was selected as the class clown by a unanimous vote of the jury. Frank is quite a puzzle to the lest of his class- mates, we don’t know just what he is. However, the freshmen have got Frank’s number, you know you can’t fool the freshmen. 1st Fresh: If Frank fell out of a third story window, what kind of a vegetable would you have? 2nd fresh: A large squash! I guess they were right. That’s all Frank. The next victim is Robert Demasselis. “Bob” has been chosen our most successful bluffer. Why, Bob can tell the teachers anything and make them be- lieve it. Bob has been here only one year, so I guess the teachers haven’t got wise to him yet. However, Bob says that the trouble with Melrose High School is that teachers do not recognize ability and the student don’t possess it. Will Frances Dempsey please rise. Before you, ladies and gentlemen, is our class exaggerator. Frances can tell you anything you want to know and then some. We just found out recently what causes this exaggeration on her part. Frances just had a tooth pulled. She approached the dentist with a puzzled look and asked, “Why does the hole where my tooth was feel so large to my tongue?” He looked at her with whimsical smile and replied, “It must be your tongue’s natural tendency to exaggerate, Miss Dempsey.” I guess he knows Frances. Our next victims are our most bashful members. Will Virginia Nash and Sidney Dwyer show themselves for a minute. They are very timid so please excuse their actions. 1’hat’ll be all; — I can sympathize with you. You know, “Sid” has been accused of impersonating President Coolidge he is so quiet. Will Frances Eldredge make herself conspicuous. Miss Eldredge has two honors conferred on her. She has been elected class poet and the most original member. We have all seen her originality in many of her poems. She really is quite a poet. She recently appeared before an editor of a popular magazine and the following conversation ensued: “Here is my poem which I offered you a year ago,” said Frances. “But, I refused it a year ago, what is the use of bringing it back now?” re- plied the editor. “Well,” responded Frances, “You’ve had a year’s experience since then.” That’s the spirit Miss Eldredge. The next victim is Eugene Loring, our least successful bluffer. Come Eugene show yourself. Thank you. You know, Eugene never was successful in the bluff- ins line. I remember when I was in grammar school with Eugene this incident took place: The teacher was out of the room for a few moments, and Eugene started to make the best of it. When she returned she saw Mr. Loring sneaking up the aisle towards the front of the room. “What are you doing . she asked. Eugene hesitated and then replied hopefully, “I was just coming up trout to see if everybody was good.” The next victim is Marilouise Baldwin. Will you please rise Miss Baldwin. Notice how self composed she i° — no wonder, she is our class actiess. So popu ai has Marilouise become, that while I was at court, Madame Rose Whart brought complaint against her for infringing upon her nonularity as an actress. But as Miss Baldwin’s chief claim to fame seems to be in the fact that she is at all times able to act intelligenty, the case was placed on file. Will Warren Pike please rise. Ladies and gentlemen, before you is our class genius. Warren’s chief obiection to being class genius is that it costs too much. He has accumulated so much brain matter in the last four years that he has to get hats made to order. Kind of tough isn ' t it Warren? I am about to introduce to yon our class giggler: Olive Tilley has been awarded the distinction of being that article. When ever vou hear a lot of funny noises. I can’t describe them, you can be sure that it is Olive having one of her fits. The perplexing part of this case is that when Olive gets one of her fits, it is very hard 1,0 ascertain whther it is just giggles or a bad case of hiccups. That’s all Olive. The next case is of a delicate nature. Will Elmer Oreatrex please rise. On account of his shyness towards the opposite sex Elmer has won the award of class women hater. You know it has been quite a strain for Elmer to use his feet lately. He has been running away from the women so much in the last four years that his arches finally caved in. Well, we’re sorry for you Elmer and we want you to be careful in the Future. Elmer’s colleague is Virginia Brown our class man-hater. Before I ask Miss Brown to rise, I wish that all the men, if there are any in the audience, would kindly leave the room for a moment. You see she is used to us High School men, but she is timid towards outsiders. T guess there aren’t any men here Virginia, so, I guess it’s all right to get up now. Thank you. Will James Milano please rise. There now — tone down — don’t get so red. Well folks, Jimmy is our class blusher. You know Jimmy is also very nervous. When he was a freshman, a teacher approached him from our science department and said, “Do you know who I am?” Jimmy turned red, hesitated, and then blurted out, “No I don’t sir, but if you can remember your address. I’ll take you home.” Will “Kitty” Clemons and Fred Johnson glide into view. Notice how grace- fully they move. They are our class best dancers. They are both very light on their feet; that’s probably whv they balance so well. That’s all, thank you. Oh yes, that reminds me. I was in a drug store several weeks ago when Fred came rushing up to the clerk and said, “This vanishing cream is a fake.” “What makes you think so?” asked the clerk. “Well, replied Fred, “I’ve used it on my feet every night for two weeks, and they are just as large as they ever were.” Will Beulah Kelley and William Armstrong show themselves. These two have been given the roles of the most athletic girl and boy respectively. There is no game that these two persons cannot play. Willie even plays golf and Miss Kelley’s favorite sport is chasing men — away. That’s all. Oh no! The other day I was in Willie’s English class while thev were discussing poetry. Willie was half asleep, as usual, when the teacher said. “Mr. Armstrong, who was Homer?” Willie looked at the teacher as if she was trying to put something over on him and replied, “Homer ain’t a who. It’s the w’hat that made Babe Ruth famous.” Ladies, I advise you to keen an eye on your husbands. I am about to intro- duce to you our class flirt. Will Madeline Swift please rise. Thank you. You know, Madeline has been the cause for many of our failures in our studies. She keeps our minds on her. Her heart is just like a hotel-room for everybody. Our next victims will he the best looking girl and handsomest hoy in our class. Will Frances Gilmore and “Sonny” Hughes beautify the atmosphere by showing their beautiful countenances. “Sonny” is a decided blonde — he decided for himself. Now, as for Frances, gee, I can’t see any joke in her, so I guess that will be all. Will Joe McKenna please rise. Ladies and Gentlemen, before you is our class wit. The jury at the court were having a hard time to award the verdict until one of them arose and said. “Now, I’m a personal friend of Joe and believe me, if he had some more brains he’d be a smart boy, — if he knew how to use them.” Joe won. Will Earnest iSherman please rise. Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Sherman has n bad case; he is our class ladies’ man. Yon know “Darb” is also a poet. His latest is an ode to the ladies of the class of 1928. It reads as follows: Twixt blondes and brunettes, I’ve a call To declare upon whom my choice should fall; 15111. between vou and me. I’ve no choice, for vou see I’m in love bless their hearts — with them all. Now will Hudson Kehoe and Edna Sint ' ord nlease rise. Here are the best Matured members of our clo=s Rain or shine, thpy always have a smile for every- body. Hudson is also verv obliain° ' . o ' ' on to his mother. One day. however, his mother renrimanded him for taking his brother’s piece of cake. “Aren’t you ashamed of vours°lf for taking your brother’s cake?” sh Q said. “But, mother,” replied Hudson, “vou told nia T was always to take his part.” That was some time ago when Hudson “3 ' sGii innocent. Will Caroline Nc°mith and Edna Morell please rise. These two have been chosen as class pals: and r’ghtlv so. for where one is. °o is the other. However, these two nuarrel and have misunderstandings as all life long partners do. They are human, you know. There will he a little intermission now, while I call on Fred Bryan. Fred has the record of being the least often on time. Are you ready Fred? Ah! Here he is. We’ve often wondered what keeps Fred so late. I think it’s love — love for his bed in the morning. Will Willa Pickering and Frank Orcutt make themselves seen. Before you are our class movie fans. The best way to meet favor with Willa is to show her a couple of tickets for a show. Orcutt is different — his father buys all his tickets. I say tickets because Frank needs two seats for himself. If Ida Goldfarb is not too busy will she kindly rise. Thank you. Miss Gold- fa rb is our class grind. No I don’t mean a knife and scissors grinder. She is different from the rest of the class in only one respect. iShe believes; in studying — and does it, we believe in studying but don’t do it. Our most fastidious member was easily chosen. This clatter was conferred on Malcolm Lowe. Show yourself “Mai”. “Ata-boy”. Mr. Lowe’s wearing apparel is the cause of much noise in the High School. The noise produced by the clash- ing colors of his clothes advertizes his whereabouts. All right “Mai.” The class has picked football as their favorite sport while it resorts to swim- ming as its favorite pastime. It likes the rose as its favorite flower and blue as its color. The votes on studies were varied; however, the plurality went to French with English and Math, as close seconds. Oh yes! Winson and Beanie prefer study periods. The average age is 18 so they still prefer to drink water. The favorite chewing gum is Beachnut, but they won’t refuse another flavor if it’s being given away. The average height is 5 ft. 4 inches and shoes are anywhere from size 4 to Dick Woodbury’s size ' number elevens. The pull of gravity upon this mass before you is exactly 13675 lbs. and 32 ozs. Oh! I forgot to add an extra pound for Pike’s brain. I’m not good at mathematics, so you can guess at the result. There are 8 0 members who prefer brunettes; 44 who prefer blondes; and 2 0 who prefer them both. These were the only things I had time to take notes on, however, I could tell you a lot of peculiarities about several others, but I guess I have bored you suf- ficiently this afternoon. S PRESENTATIONS Brenda E. Newton Mv position is peculiarity like that of the man who stood in the enemy’s lines, cannon to the right of him, cannon to the left of him, cannon in front, and cannon behind. Like him. nothing remains to me except to stand my ground and file away. Now for the first broadside! RICHARD CARLTON MEANS “Hail, the Conquering Hero Comes!” Dick has conquered evervth ' ng from all class offices down to the hearts of all his classmates. Still I am told that every hero has his vanities. In class meeting, Dick was requested to trv on a jaunty little coat as a pros- pective Class Day uniform for the boys. Dick is quite fastidious, you know, so quietly ignoring the reoue c f. he passed the coat on to Russell Stewart. Nevertheless. Dick, had von tried on that coat I am firmly convinced that you and that complexion of yours would greatly have influenced the sale of the coat. Now, iust to show the boys what they missed. I ask you to slip this on Oh, just a minute, please. Dick, despite all these honors and duties, the constant demands on your time, and annoyances enough to try the patience of a saint, always you have kept a level head. Accept, this level in acknowledgement of the feat. COLRERT “Miggie” is a “nailer”. Whether it’s sports, class work, or committees, she is always “on the spot.” Business is business to Miggie and meant to be despatched as quickly a possible. We give you this STEWART “James Russell Stewart.” I see how it goes, now. Do you know, Russell, my friend and I once had quite an argument as to whether Russell or James was your correct appelation. Both were right and yet wrong. To avoid further damaging warm friendships, kindly sign yourself, thus. There’ll be no mistaking now, I’ll warrant. MASON Barbara is a demure little miss, is she not? But it has often been said that the quietest people will hear watching, is that what your enormous dog is for, “Barby”? Barbara has the hugest dog you ever saw. When he looms up from the doorstep before a timid visitor, all known diseases of the heart immediately start action within the intruder. Here’s a watch- dog that will prove less formidable to all concerned. Please use him hereafter. DUFFILL TWINS “Mike and Ike they look alike”. Can you tell them apart? I don’t wonder for the class has tried to solve the problem of their separate identity for four long years. I hear that “Ray” borrowed a number of John’s pic- tures to distribute among his own unsuspecting friends. What is anyone to do in a case like that? My only remedy is these identification tags. Wear them from now on, boys, and make life easier for your friends. MYRTICE RICHARDSON Myrtice is our sunny haired prima donna. She has developed quite a taste for music and masculine company since her initial appearance in “The Two Vagabonds.” But, Myrtice, we don’t want you to grow up too quick. Let me fasten this perky little bow in your bright tresses just to remind you of the days of dolls and mud pies. SALISBURY Alston has his professional signature all worked out. It consists of three frisky notes of the scale skipping about the end of his name. Quite original. Those innocent little notes remind me of what the birdie says — “Tweet, tweet!” There Alston! Drum away to your heart’s content, no one will mind in the least. “Al” is musical as you perceive. WILLIAMS Here comes one of the most dignified members of our class. Would you think that she could climb a tree? Well, she can! Last summer she ex- hibited her prowess by “shinnying” the highest tree on the mountain all for the sake of not being stumped by a boy. And she did it with high heeled pumps on, too! It took the combined efforts of the whole party to give her the first boost. After that, the going was easy. Remember, Margery? Next time, use this ladder and these sneakers. Your ascent will then be more lady-like, to say the least. MERRILL. CLEMONS, FRED JOHNSON You will find this merry trio gaily jazzing away the precious night hours at any of the popular dances. Oh, they don’t all dance together in a “Ring Around Rosv.” Oh, no! Indeed each one invariably has many partners, but no matter what happens, it’s always “on with the dance” for them. I should think wearing out so much shoe-leather would be terribly ex- pensive. In case of financial embarrassment, take these extra soles. Here, you take only one, Fred, your sole is twice as thick as their’s to begin with. MORSE “Boh” visited dancing school not long ago, and what do you suppose he said next day! He had the audacity to announce that dancing school was “pretty good.” but that there was only one girl down there who was particularly worth noticing! That’s all right for the girl you had in mind, “Bob”, but what a reflection it casts upon the rest of us. You did have the grace to stammer and blush a little after that statement, “Bob.” Henceforth, spare the feelings of the fairer sex by studying up a bit on the rudiments of tact- ful conversation to be found in this Etiquette Manual. MOULTON Behold the future satirist! When it came to writing essays, Betty ac- complished so clever an article on the agonies of “letting her hair grow” that even Miss Slade blue pencilled the words “Good Laugh” across the top of the paDer. Betty’s wit arose from a personal experience though to look at her hair, so prettily done today, you would never know it. Betty, a famous movie actress recently concocted this arrangement of real and false hair to “camouflage” that critical sprouting stage. Could you not use it in the interest of your less fortunate sister-beings who have not yet survived the struggle? BRYAN Fred, where is “Isabel” lately? We miss her around school. It used to give us a secret, thrill to know that she was “anchored” out back of M. H. S. everyday. What’s the trouble? Has she parted company like the one- horse sha ' ? In that case, pick up the pieces and with this cable bind together the truant parts into a semblance of the old hulk, for as the nation wishes to preserve “Old Ironsides” in all it’s rack and ruin, so, we the Class of 1928, want to preserve Isabel with all her tattered junk as a memory of the jolly, carefree High Schooldays. FRANKLIN, MARY Mary, our Girls’ Club president, is just about right. Still we all have our “failings.” Mary’s particular failing just now is one husky Harvard foot- ball star. But, Mary, can it be that your equilibrium is failing too? It seems to me I recall that a certain young lady came around the corner of Room 3 0 on both knees the other day. Lately Mary has contracted the habit of travelling about M. H. S. on all fours. That’s rather detrimental to silk stockings she has found. So, Mary, wear these knee pads while silk stockings and short skirts are the rage. MACKERNAN “Jimmie” is to be a movie producer someday. Ever since lie was a lit He boy, he has been giving “shows”. Do you remember, ’’Jimmie,” your first attempt? For the exorbitant price of two pins, mothers and children could see as many as twelve lantern slides shown in a darkened cellar, filie seats were shaky, too. Well, “Jimmie,” we offer you this slide to stait you on your road to fame. “Tiny” Orcutt will buy up all the orchestra seats, and Willa Pickering will drum on the piano if only they can see your movie! SANFORD, P ORANSKY Latin has a peculiar effect on these girls. Mildred is quick to jump at conclusions, like yours truly. Thus the tense and sequence of prossaic Latin verbs is too “poky” for her. Cheer up, Mildred, here’s some more Latin verbs, just to calm you when you get a little flustered. Edna, now, abhors snakes. She made this very plain when discussing the snakes Virgil used in the Aeneid. Did he include this variety, Edna? PROCTOR Eugene is the sixth in his family to go through Commencement operations! Keep it up, Eugene. Desrdte the overwhelming numbers you ' ve managed to keep afloat pretty well, we’ll say. Lest you should have a sinking spell, grab hold of this life line. It ins ' ures your safe arrival in port. What’s this we hear of the great goings-on in Washington? Hmm! You were at the bottom of it all, Kit.tie Felt! Anyone might know with that elusive dimple of yours. Miss Kittie, you see, piloted half the party right into the Presidents’ Church and actually chaperoned “Mac” to the cere- mony of decorating the Bremen fliers. For policy’s sake, we’ve written down all our names on this paper, Kittie. If you startle the world again, just remember what a host of friends you have! COCHRANE “Dick” never does anything bv halves. It was he who extracted that one hundred per cent from the College Board Examiners. One night in a frisky mood, “Dick” decided to masquerade as a veritable Beau Brummel, high hat swallow tail and all. Ah! there. Dick, your sense of unity was somewhat marred. Your boutonniere was lacking, I believe. Allow me! PECK Here’s a pretty little miss, folks. “Pecky” is given to translating French rather literally. According to her, an unfortunate miserable wore a “hole-y coat through which the blood flew”! Dear me, Pecky! We can’t have such a gory spectacle as all that. First aid to the injured always. Plug up those holes with these corks at once. MAIHIOT “What a cute-looking fellow!” they always say of “Bus”. But just the same, he accomplishes the greatest amount of work and is a mighty popular boy. And perseverance he has by the bushel! Rain or shine, “Bus” ap- pears at the door with that Sunday paper. Isn’t it discouraging to have them get so soggy and wet, sometimes, Bus? Your trials are ended We present you with the newest invention of the age for future success in your work, a covered wagon! SOUTHER Black-eyed Susan! Oh! pardon me, “Sue.” I never can remember bow f, 0U iike t lat name - “Sue” once assumed the guise of a circus freak, the . big-o’-th’ moostache” and all the rest. The only trouble was that the iron weights “Sue” had to lift were gas balloons. We like to see the real thing always, “Sue.” Kindly use these weights next time you perform. McKIE KING 5P0TIW “Don,” what’s so alluring about that High School office? Miss Waite always tends strictly to business, but those graduates are mighty attractive, aren’t they? I’ve been told that you play the saxophone passably well. Next time you have to wait so long in that office for a certain young lady, why not strike up a doleful little serenade? Music is so expressive of feelings! Here’s a brand new instrument. You might begin now. There’s a versatile young person for you. Why she does everything! I couldn’t begin to enumerate all her accomplishments, but there’s one in which “Tina” excels. Folks, meet our “champeen” peanut catcher! It’s her delight to toss peanuts in the air, and catch them in her mouth on their downward flight. In this way she eats dozens! “I’m a Little Prairie Flower” is her favorite accompaniment. Oh, there’s always fun when “Tina’s” around! Next time use this funnel to relay the peanuts to your esophagus, “Tina.” It’s easier on your teeth. KITTREDGE See here, Alton, where’s your better half? Fetch Alice here immediately! We’ve noticed on rainy assembly days that you two are prone to use the same umbrella. In a case like that what are you two to do when the sun shines? I have it. A parasol! PERKINS Marian is the best fisherman without a license that vou ever met! This, like all fish stories, is a true oim. Just absently trailing the line one day, Marian pulled in a whopper. It took the three of us to kill him! The poor fish has lone since descended to regions from whence it would be hard to resurrect him, so, Marion, we present you with a facsimile of the original. 2 BOYAJTANR. WOODLANDS. ? LOFCHIES M. H. S abounds in brothers and sisters, but seldom do we find so many in one class. We have our two sets of twins besides, vou see. Therefore, vou people must understand that the Class of ’28 is doing its bit to swell the countrv’s population. It’s great to have a brother or sister, isn’t it? I know. Let me pin one of these blue ribbons on each of you in token of vour prestige. McKENNA Don’t be in too much of a hurry “Joe” I once saw “Joe” in a real hurry. It was the day he was to have his pictures taken. The very thought of the ordeal had given him nervous prostration for some time previous. Now, it was unon him! He was late, his home-room was locked, and his books inside. Rushing madly about the corridors, he sough help. Miss Slade did not respond Promptly enough Disregarding her dilatory assistance, he tackled another teacher possessing a key to 34. Seizing his books, he tore out of the building, hat askew, and “slicker” streaming. Agonies of an unprepared Latin lesson were as nothing to this! When later, I timidly approached Joe with a request for his picture, he looked positively haunted as he said, “Gee, Brenda, the whole fifty are all gone, and I can account for only thirty-six!” For pity sakes, “Joe,” use this to tie your head on. It will fly off some day. And let me advise you next time you spill pea- nuts all over Room 30 to leave at least a few in the bag for Miss Dodge’s treat if she want’s it! FLORENCE MACDONALD Flossie’s house is where we get the banquets. Goodness me, how they feed their company there! But, Flossie, I remember well a stray turkey that was lost up at your house. Mary will recall that we chased all over Melrose for that turkey. It was to have completed somebody’s Thanks- giving dinner. However feted we had been, that poor turkey was certainly ill-fated! To avoid a further predicament, “Flossie”, we contribute this specimen toward your future turkey farm. . P|SPOMT SIMPSON DE MASELLIIS, DOLLOFF, HAYDEN, ROSS, ARMSTRONG , ' These boys, you see, have kept up Melrose’s fame on the diamond lhey ve persevered despite the lack of school backing. And they ve betteied t reputation of the M. H. S. baseball team. A laurel for your efforts, boys. EL DREDGE ig our prodigyj a four year marvel, or anything else complimentary you want to call her. She excels in everything. You never met a more wholesome, energetic, studious girl. Always cheerful, always helpful, she seems to us almost perfection. This, “Frannie,” is a symbol of perfection. Please accept it as a token of our love for you. PIKE . Enter the class essayist! Utterly exhausted with racking his brains for an inspiration, Warren rashly proffered me a penny to buy him a gaduation speech. I returned the penny, for the financial strain of the modern age is terrific. Doubtless, he has forgotten the incident, but. resolved to keep my promise, I bought the speech. Here it is. There’s not much time for preparation. Read it, Warren, the audience must be prepared for the worst. Ah, just a jiffv! We can’t forget our gallant Southern gen- tleman. I have his “Van Dyke” right here. There! no read! DARRAH. BERNINGER. BURNHAM. CARGILD. ARTHUR CROSBY, FARRELL, GREENLAW, MAXWELL MCDONALD. MOORE, ROULSTON, RUDDOCK, WEBB. HANNIOAN, DWYER Whew! what a crowd! T’m ashamed to confess my ignorance, folks, but I’m sadly in need of a formal introduction to all of you. It’s a true saving one half the school doesn’t know how the other half looks. Friendly Week has just passed, but as the feminine sex seem to be in the minority, that does not remedy matters much. How about a general “Get Ac- ouainted Week” for the whole school? For the present, introduce your- selves to prevent further blunders on my part. Thank you! It’s much easier to remember faces than names. GOLDFARB Ida is our salutatorian. Quite an honor, don’t you think? Still, it was not so long ago that Ida wrote an essay on the disadvantages of being younger than the oldest and older than the youngest offspring in the family. To her, her state was deplorable. Forget it, Ida! This is your day! Enjoy your cake while you have it. You’d better eat it though, before you get home. Older brothers have a strange attachment to cake. DEEB PETER Ah! People, before you stands our football star, stage idol, almost class clown, and otherwise popular member! Deeb, to follow customary pro- cedure we present you with this dainty little nosegay, so appropriate for delicate masculine noses! Smell of it, sir. Tickle, does it? Many are the tall hats you’ve worn Deeb, even to the one with the spring lining rein- forced by silver spoons. But, indeed, your head must have swelled with your honors. Let’s prove it. Put this hat on. There! what did I tell you? MORRELL Edna once was skating on Ell Pond. A hoy whizzed past. “My! what heavenly dark brown eyes!” exclaimed she. Few people are blessed with such eyes, Edna. 1S0 to insure your happiness and the peace of mind of those about you, wear these dark brown glasses. All the world will then look radiantly brown to you. There can be no harm in that. SPOTM® ' ' £ WOODBURY, “DICK’’ „ t1int “Waal, I cal’late, Mr. Hopper, it be your turn naow. Dick, now that there’s an excellent opportunity I want to ask you something. Is your hair naturally curly or not? I’ve often wondered. Mv it looks so nice and “scrumptious” todav, its’ a shame to disarrange iL Nevertheless Id like to have you use this tiny hose on it just to see if the crimp would hold. That’s all! SORTER, mUE fo g . are our fwn ]onsr rtistanoe hikers. Ruth, particularly, is cra v to walk Some hobhv in tlmoe anto-rulmg times, is it not . 1 he walked = 0 far and «o ion- one m ht that they -ot lost in Malden, and stumbled about in baeV lie— until they finally blundered into the right road to home T wanted, e-irls to hnvo a tinv mileage speedometer for each of you, but Melrose aopon’t have =nch a thine. So much for trade in your own home-town! Do you suppose these tape measures would do? SCHAEFFER “Al.” according to aH reports von mu°t be “the chief cook and bottle- washer” for tho«e Hi-Y hovs Eat a lot. don’t they? Now to tell the truth, “Al.” no chef is allowed to perform without his regimentals. Its’ aa-anist the rules. I’m sure the fellows don’t want to lose their expert bottle-washer, so come here a moment while I tie this on. TILLEY Folks, what do you think of a eirl who stavs long enough in M. H. S. to sav “hello,” “how-are-vou,” and “good-bve” again? This young lady is packing up all her goods and chattels and moving back to Toronto right after graduation. T hear. Tilley, its’ rather difficult to cross Ihe line these days, so here’s a nass to insure your safe return to Canada. Oh yes! Lest you forget ns, please take this trunk to carry along the photographs of our M. H. iS. celebrities. Goodness knows there’s enough of them! BATES, RICHARD LAW190N. MARGUERITE CUMMINGS Step this way. artists! It’s exhausting work to keep up with the talented people in one’s class, but I guess these samples of futuristic art will keep you people busy for some time to come. Analyze them if you can! Be sure to find the center of interest. THE WORTHY FRANK ORCUTT! Dance a little jig for the ladies, Tiny. You’re so expert at that, you know. No, this isn’t the proverbial olive branch. Last year when hunting for evergreens at Christmas time, Frank spied a particularly desirable branch just out of his reach. With superhuman effort he cleared the ground and caught eagerly at the branch. He succeeded, but alas! there was a splitting crash as Frank descended to earth in a flurry of snow. Accept this sou- venir from an eye-witness, Frank. Oh, I forgot! This dainty little baton will remind the class of the queer “figger” you cut ad self-appointed drill master at the Prom. Take note, people, that Frank signed himself as “C. C.”. Class Clown, before the voting had even taken place! Your judgment is excellent, Frank. VIRGINIA NASH, NESMITH, NEARY, O’CONNELL, DOBSON, SMITH, BENEDICT, BROWN, HASKELL, JEPSON, MacKENZIE I never could make out whether all these girls were bashful or just na- turally quiet. There’s a difference, you see. Virginia and Caroline are bashful. As for the rest, who can say? Yet if once given the chance, I’m sure one and all would chatter as fast, as long, and as much as anyone would desire. Why be such a problem to us, girls? Wear these until your case is decided. There’s nothing like an interrogation point to arouse in- terest. CA1TTLEY i..., Rpttina wallops that old bass drum How your ears must burn, Amy, when Betuna wanupb feels every ' bloT as fMtVme a elthkifell to her shoulder blades and ear drums. Amv the best we can do is supply you with these ear mufflers. 8 norance is bHss,” they y. «. « «. ' « hear the no.se, perhaps the pain in your back will go unheeded. CLEMENTSJWINSp These two are the busiest people. Always in the limelight. What a combination they are! Edna so lively, and v various • 4ki” just as humorous, but quiet and always the gentleman. Should the roof of M. H. ,S. fall in, I verily believe Ski would coui- teously step aside to let the others make good their escape first. A cane and spats, the sign of a gentleman, for you, ‘ Ski, and a music box tor you, Edna. Smile pretty and step lively, now! BALDWIN, HEARNE , „ Here’s definite proof that surprises come in large packages. led mattes up for what Marilouise lacks!) Who’d think that good-natured loly-poly “Ted” was a genius? But then, the unexpected always happens. He wrote the snappiest music for our class song! Beware, “Ted.” I’ve heard that a second attempt to ascend the heights of tame often proves disastrous, so please leave “well enough alone” and get interested in a chicken farm or something. Marilouise, we’re shocked! A helter, skelter race with Frank Orcutt about the school premises! There’s no excuse, young lady, no matter what the cause. We give you a. blue slip for such unseemly behavior in a person of your age! COLEMAN Coleman’s cherubic little countenance always reminds me of Cupid. Oh, of course, he isn’t fat enough, but this big splashing bow will soon fix that! COLE, BRIGHAM Folks, allow me to present two girls with hobbies, one with a horse and one without. Miggie just loves to play tennis. Let’s give her a real racket this time! Geneve adheres to the regulation hobbie — a great white raw- boned lumber horse. Here’s a cushion to ease the shock next time you ride the “likes o’ him,” Geneve. CROSBY, LESLIE Leslie, alias Smutt, alias Bohunk, claim your long deserved reward! A prize cup. Do you know people, Bohunk is a remarkable runner. He even beats Clarence De Mar. Invariably, he crosses the finish line several yards ahead of the winner, yet a couple of laps behind the “tail enders.” Figure that out, if you can! ROBINSON, GURNETT Did you ever see such an assortment? And just as different are they in disposition as in looks. Angela is our student. She plans to attend Radcliffe. Henceforth Angela, I shall always think of you as wearing this customary cap, a mark of vast learning and profound knowledge. A gust of wind could play quite a few tricks, just now, couldn’t it? Alice is the despair of all teachers. She asks too many questions and supposes too much. On the Q. T. Alice, I quite agree with you in many cases. What troubles Alice is that Cicero should nave divorced, his wife after long years of marriage. She thinks immediate divorce after marriage or none at all, would have been best. But as she says, “We can’t tell!” Study this book of questions, Alice, and calm your fears. “MA” FOGG “Ma” we’ve been in M. H. S. four short years, and, during that time you’ve never failed to “hit the right spot.” It’s a pretty long time to lunch hour these days, “Ma”, so perhaps our gratitude to you is greatest between 11:30 and 12:45. “The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. Just see all the hearts you’ve conquered, “Ma”! Please accept this token of our lasting gratitude through the years to come. Good luck, “Ma”! MR. SPRAGUE “Uncle Bill” we call him, and a right good uncle he is, too. Mr. Sprague for all your helpful advice, kindly encouragement, and occasional correc- tion we thank you. Yours has been our guiding hand all through our school career. We shall not soon forget you. Uncle Bill, nor the warm friendliness you have ever shown us. This is but a small remembrance, showing our deep appreciation for your kindness to the class of ’28. LINCOLN KEHOUGH “Lee”, we hear your specialty is winking at the girls. Gets pretty tire- some as a steady job, doesn’t it? This little cricket is rather noisy, to be sure, but it’s certain to attract the attention of the fairer sex fully as quickly as any ocular oscillations? And now for the parting shot. May it’s advice ring true! Dear Classmates: What message shall I give you As we separate today? What word of helpful courage To cheer your future way? For shade as well as sunshine Must have its special part In filling out Life’s purpose, — Perfecting mind and heart. The shadows o’er our pathway Oft hold a blessing rare! Some helpful lessons would be lost If skies were always fair. So what of joy or sorrow Attend your future way, Life has its glad tomorrows For victorie s won “today”, May memories sweet that ne’er shall fade Abide with us alway! IPHSPOTM MILANO “Step this way to the grand cafe,’’ “Jimmie”. There, see him grin? I knew I could make him. No matter what anyone says to him, “Jimmie,” he never fails to produce a smile on the spot. Just to relax your facial muscles occasionally, “Jimmie,” you might adopt this stock of grins. There’s quite a variety, I assure you. FLINT, DAY “Libby” and Olive aren’t much alike. Perhaps their names popped into my head at the same time simply because they’re exact opposites. Who can say? But let me tell you something, girls. Those exquisite, odorous, “sulphury” smells (there’s no other name tor them) that daily penetrate the corridors from the chemistry “lab” will be lost to you. Won’t you miss them? A substitute wasn’t to be found, but these will keep you from being lonesome. WEBSTER Norman vacillates terribly, folks. I’ve taken particular pains to notice folks as he passes me daily up there in front of 5 2. Every day he walks by with a new girl. He even changes 1 between periods, and after school he’s sure to be engaged in deep conversation with yet another! Change is all right in its place, Norman, but steadfastness and decision is what we want. Consult the noted “Bill Jones”, if you please! BARBARA BAKER, BAGLEY, BONZAGNI, CONNORS, FELLOWS, OSGOOD, VARNEY, RUTH CUMMINGS, LORD, COYE, HANCOCK, LETTENEY, LUCEY, RAMSEY, SWENSON, TULLEY Venez ensemble, s’il vous plait. That’s the way. Line up right over there. You see, by the time I came to your names, all my ideas were out of order! Yet something had to be done, for your talents so varied and yet so individual can scarcely be disregarded. What shall we do? A grab, I’d say! Come on, everybody! Try your luck and see what you get. Sounds like a faker’s booth at the fair, doesn ' t it? Look out there, Bag- ley! You don’t want that baby doll. MANUEL, PEVERLEY Irene and Russell have handled money until they must be “coin-sick”. Irene, our lunch counter cashier, neglects dinner and all to take in quar- ters and half-dollars and hand out pennies and nickels of change. Russell is the systematic treasurer of our famous Euclidean society. And I’ll bet a dime both your own bank accounts have had to shift for themselves while you tend to other peoples’ money! We can’t bear to see two of our classmates in want. Here’s a penny a-piece to found your future dreams on! LORING Eugene was discovered quietly waiting in the hall outside Room 16 one evening. Girls Club meeting has just broken up into a din of chatter. “Mac,” rushing out of 16, asked, “What are you waiting for?” Eugene explicitly answered, “A friend!” Next time elucidate a bit, Eugene. This dictionary will aid you to supply the fitting adjectives. HUDSON KEHOE Behold, the second Daniel Webster! Hudson is known all over M. H. S. for his brilliant and forceful oratory. All right, Hudson, take this and let your powerful voice re-echo in the fartnest depths of the hall. Oh, assume the proper pose first! There now, summon “Ma” Fogg, Mr. Sprague, and Lincoln Kehough, President of ’29 to the platform please. G)0. «C ANDREWS LOWE felloWB as you should not be bashful. Hurry, please We’ve noticed, boys, that your specialty is loud colors. Henry just loves a blouse of clear emerald green or better yet of fiery scarlet so hot t scorches. Malcolm contents himself with a shirt ot many colors a g i geous plaid. I’ve searched far and wide, boys. This is the best I could do to suit your vanities. Make out of them what you can. TOWNSEND SWIFT, GILMORE , . , „ 7 , . Here they are! The class coquette, flirt, and beauty respectively. M hat shall we do with such celebrities? The royal diadem seems to be the only emblem fitting to surmount their famous brows. I.KIGG.’ Launcelot! “Bob” has developed quite a talent for acting of late. And double parts at that. They called him Launcelot and small wonder with that glossv black pate of his. I’ve sadly confused Launcelot, the knight, and Launcelot Gabbo, the fool, I fear. Never nnnd, “Bob”. Any Launcelot should have his horse and sword! RUTH BAKER, COOKSON Now, girls, you two have kept those innocent little Freshies altogether too busy whispering for the last six months. Try your arts on these will- ing objects. They’re worth your mettle. SERVIS SPURR Step easy there, “Web”! You must accustom yourself to the portly gait of a millionaire. You know, folks, “Web” is going to be a diamond merchant in South Africa some of these days. He has already made a fine start. I wish you could have seen the huge box of notorious diamonds he was carrying about in broad daylight little over a year ago. Here, “Web,” is a “starter”. Test your powers of discrimination on that, if you please! It’s a relief, Eleanor, to find at least one member of our class utterly serene amid all this rush. The eddies of hustle and bustle swirl around Eleanor, yet she remains as calm and collected as if nothing were hap- pening. Our compliments, Eleanor. WINS ON, MULREADY Robert, I understand that you hold the championship for the greatest num- ber of tardy marks. May, here, was running a close second until recently. Isn’t it rather embarrassing to have to produce so many excuses in such rapid succession? Here’s a list of stock excuses for each of you. Some slightly more original than yours, I’ll warrant. May’s list is only half the size of yours, Robert. You’re case is hopeless, it seems. WOODBURY. “DOT” This, folks, is the most capable child ever. To begin with, she is the youngest member of our class — “the baby” we ought to dub her. Yet this self-same baby gets on the honor list every quarter, sees the prac- tical as well as the humorous side of everything, and mothers that family of hers to perfection. Were there some award of merit corresponding to the Nobel prize, we’d vote it to you, “Dot” Bht there isn’t. This blue ribbon pin is a poor substitute, but it stands for what you are, true blue. BLACKSTONE “Jess” is another one of our lady-killers” — the “head-liner” we think. Why, when it came to drawing cartoons for the Year Book, “Jess,” afraid of arousing jealousy by showing partiality among the girls, drew every last one a boy! This will never do, “Jess.” I’ve bought a whole book on girls alone, and I want you to profit by its instructions hereafter. We’ll tor- ment you no longer, “Jess”! The class of 1 928 is gratefully indebted to the following: Edwin E. Prior The Patee Shop, formerly McLean’s The Lady May Shoppe Nathan, the Photographer Carl Solberg, Hairdresser S. Pearl Brock Plummer’s Art Shop Boston Dry Goods Store Wadland’s Jewelry Store Coyle’s Hardware Store L. J. Bonart 5P0TMT MENTAL TELEPATHY Warren Pike An ancient philosopher once said, “A fool can not be distinguished from a wise man until he opens his mouth.” iSince then women have done most of the talking; and here on the last day of four years of silent security, I must give myself away. I admit that I am in no position to force my opinions upon you who have ad- vanced farther along the paths of life, yet I must follow the conventional paths and solve for you one of the many problems upon which science has studied for centuries. Ever since the building of the tower of Babel and consequent dispersion of the people of the world, communication has been a problem. At first man had to carry his own message or tell it to some one else who would carry it. Then writing was developed and a little more privacy was obtained. Throughout the ages these two, spoken and written language, have been the sole medium of communication. Science has built a massive structure over them, yet science has never attempted to get below them. If everyone in this hall remained absolutely quiet, you would say that there was no noise in the room. Yet we all know that the roonn is full of waves, radio waves, which can easily be turned into music. This is an age of waves, light waves, sound waves, x-rays, and many others, several of which have been used in communication. No one really knows what these waves are, or liow many of them there are. It is only natural to believe, however, that these waves compose a complete scale progressing from sound waves through radio waves and on into infinity. If such is the case, there are thousands of waves which have not been discovered. Science has assumed in its development of communication that no other means of communication exists, than through the medium of a language, but I wish to break away from conventional thought. Yet I know little about radio, telegraph, or television, I have however, learned to read and write in my twelve years at school. I therefore must have learned everything through reading and writing. My problem is now to discover some basic principle of communication hidden be- neath the massive structure which science has built upon language. Both written and spoken language originated in the brain; and since no one can control the power behind the human brain, is direct communication from the brain that I am searching after. Such communication will be through the medium of one of the unkno wn waves, thought waves. I have already proved that such waves exist; it is up to the sceptic to prove it for himself. There seems to be but one difficulty. No two brains are alike, so a person must learn to adapt himself to various wave lengths. This obstacle should be overcome within a few centuries however. But what a change there will be when this final ohstacle is overcome. Schools which taught us to read and write will teach our posterity to adapt their wave-lengths. Telephone, telegraph, and radio will all disappear. Silence will reign. And what a relief there will be at home. Even the most heated domestic arguments can be carried on without disturbing the neighbors although they might create some static. The advantage at the dinner table will be no less apparent, for there one can carry on a conversation and still continue with the important business at hand. You have heard my solution of the problem and some of its benefits. You must now choose whether you will continue in the old rut or enter upon a new path. I have one final warning fo rthe women especially, beware you might be tuned out. (•[lie iWeltoap iflrcc Pu’sa, ilnr. E. J. 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