Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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.

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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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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.