Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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ELIZABETH BAVTER Betty” Basketball Manager 4; Euclidean 3, 4; Secretary 4; French Club 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Corresponding Secretary 4; Masque and Wig 4; Traffic Squad 4 Betty came to us from the Washington School. Although to some she seems dignified and reserved, she is one of the jolliest girls in the class. It’s no shy and solemn girl who can imperson- ate a crook and a right clever one, too ! Perhaps her greatest talent is in English. She rarely writes an English theme which is not perfect, — so we’ve heard said. Yet who would believe it! Someone once asked her if she could write English. Betty is a good worker and a good sport. She aspires to go to Welles- ley next fall. Best of luck, Betty, and be sure you don ' t over- sleep at Wellesley. There they may not allow you to walk into examinations three-quarters of an hour late. RUTH F. BAYLISS ‘■Wally” Girls ' Club 2, 3, 4; Masque and IV ig 4; Nuntius 1; She Stoops to Conquer” 4; Tennis 2 Ruth gives the impression of being rather quiet to those who do not know her very well. However, her friends have discov- ered that she has not got that roguish look in her eyes for noth- ing. She can usually be found on a tennis court during the summer vacation preparing to serve on the M. H. S. tennis team. Her willing and sympathetic nature probably explains her desire to become a nurse. In this profession we feel sure that she will succeed and that her many new friends will find her as we have, a girl worth knowing and a faithful pal. CONSTANCE W. BENNET “Connie” Euclidean 3, 4 ; President 4; French Club 3, 4; President 4; Masque and IV ig 4 “Connie” came to High School with a reputation for fine scholarship, and she has certainly maintained this high standard. She has an unusual talent for speaking, and although she hasn’t entered into school dramatics to any great extent, she has won many admirers from her fine performances outside of school. “Connie” has many friends because of her complete naturalness. A proof of her popularity is her election to the presidency of both the Euclidean and French Clubs. She has two weaknesses: one is brown eyes, the other is hands. She has often been heard to declare that hands are most expressive, so, boys, when “Connie” comes in sight, stick your mits in your pockets or she’ll read your character like a book. We feel sure, “Connie,” that you’ll succeed at Wellesley, and make the home-town folks sit up and take notice ! SYDNEY BERKMAN “Svd,” “S” Hockey Manager 4 Four years ago “Sid” doffed the Orange and Black of the Gooch School to render his services to M. H. S. S” spent his first three years studying and making us laugh. This past year however, he became serious and was elected trainor, doctor, and manager of the hockey team. He had much to do with the suc- cess of the team, but remained unhonored and unsung. “Sid’s” ability is not limited to managing; he has been a faithful worker in everything he has undertaken and a sure friend. “We’re not sure whether or not “Syd” is returning, next year as a P. G., but whatever he does, we know he will succeed. Good luck, “Syd!”

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THE LOG MARTHA ATWOOD Euclidean 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Traffic Squad 4 Martha, because of her sweet personality and happy disposi- tion, lias become one of our most popular girls. Her beautiful completion and curly blond hair arouse the admiration of the hoys and the envy of the girls. She is a member of the Girls’ Club and has been on the Induction Team for the last two years. Martha intends to enter Smith College next year. We wish her the best of luck, and know that whatever she does she will be a credit to M. H. S. EDITH BAILEY “Edie” Masque and II if 2, 3. 4; “ Count and the Cold 4 This diminutive member of our class came to- Melrose High from the Lincoln School in ' 25. By her happy and cheerful disposition Edie” won her way into the hearts of all her class- mates. Although she did some studying, she could think of lots nicer things to do, and we notice that she never lacked a male attendant at any school affair. Edie” could always be found in Room 13 working out some new pattern for a dress. We don’t know whether she is planning to be a designer or not, but we wish her the best of success in whatever she decides to do. RITA E. BALCOM Bella,” “Peanuts” Girls ' Club 3, 4 Peanuts” is one of the quiet members of our class, but if there is any fun going on she will be sure to be in on it. In her four years here, although she hasn’t taken part in any athletics, she has been one of the royal rooters at most of our games. Al- though “Bella” is known to a good many of her friends as a very good dancer, she will enter the business world next June. We see a bright future for her no matter what she undertakes. RUTH BANCROFT Class Day Committee 4; Euclidean 4; French Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Girls ' Club 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 4 Ruth entered High School after graduating from the Roose- velt School in 1 ( 26. She is very popular and is liked by every one. Her sunny disposition is outstanding and has gained for her many friends. During the last year she has been very active and has worked extremely hard in the Girls’ Club, being Chair- man of the Program Committee. She was also Vice-President ot the French Club. Next year Ruth hopes to enter Simmons College and we all know that she will be a success there as she was in High School.

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THE LOG GILMAN N. BICKFORD “Gil” Traffic Squad 4 “Gill” is another retiring young man, seldom seen near the girls and very bashful. Like all the rest of the quiet boys, he has done a good job with his studies. Gill” entered Melrose High from the Roosevelt School as a much bewildered Freshman in 1926; although he has not been prominent in sports he has had an interest in all our teams and has helped cheer them on to vic- tory. We hear “Gill” has an interest in aviation. It’s a won- derful science, “Gill,” and we wish you the best of success in vour chosen career. 1IAZFL R. BLAISDEL1 Girls ' Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Count and the Coed, 4; Riding Down the Sky 3 In her Junior year. Hazel entered this institution of learning from Malden High. She studied hard but not without results. Hazel has a good contralto voice; she has sung in two school operettas and various other entertainments. She has shown her ability in bookkeeping by her work for Mr. Boynton. Almost every afternoon during the past year she could be found either doing work for Mr. Boynton in Room 59 or practising for some operetta in the hall. Her love for children is shown in her church work with them and in the fact that she plans to attend Leslie School where we know she will succeed. RUTH BRADY “Rufus” Cloak and Plume 1 ; Girls’ Club 2. 3. 4; ‘‘Two Vagabonds 3 Ruth is one of the most “up-to-date” and congenial mem- bers of the Senior Class. She came to M. H. S. from the Wash- ington School four years ago and, although greatly handicauped by a serious illness her Sophomore year, she has always been right on the job.” Ruth has taken a great interest in athletics and has made a name for herself through her exceptional swim- ming ability. We do not know just what Ruth intends to do in future years, but we wish her all the success in the world. BETH E. BRIGGS Betty,” “Jiggs” Cloak and Plume 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Count and the Coed, 4; “ Riding Dozen the Sky, 3 Beth is one of our prominent members that entered the Freshman Class four years ago from the Roosevelt School. She is always ready to help any one needing her aid and cheerfully goes about her tasks at school. She sure is just one jolly girl : wherever there is a group of girls laughing she will nearly al- ways be found at the center of it. Always interested in cooking and sewing, Beth plans to go to North field Seminary next year to study Domestic Science. We hope your studies will prove profitable, Betty.