Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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.

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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.