Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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WEBSTER W. BENEDICT “Web” Band (2), Cloak and Plume (1), Masque and Wig (2), Orchestra ( 1 ) “Web” came to Melrose High School in 1931 by way of the Washington School. This lanky fellow has taken part in musical and dramatic activities throughout his school life, and has made many associates, friendly and other- wise. Outside of school “Web” enjoys experimenting with electricity and roaming to country places, especially New Hampshire. “Web” is uncertain about his future but in- tends to keep away from institutions of learning. HERBERT P. BERTOULIN “Bert” “Red” “Herb” The Washington School lost a gentleman and a scholar when it passed “Herb” to the High School. Although “Herb” didn’t participate in any activities or sports, he was an ardent follower of all. In his spare time he may be found in or around the Y. M. C. A. His favorite sport is swim- ming. He has made a multitude of friends with his winning smile and personality, and with these traits we wish him the best of luck. DANTE BINDA “Danny” Football (1), Baseball (1, 3, 4), Hockey (3), Glee Club (4) “Danny” came from the Washington School in 1931. In his four years at M. H. S. he has acquired many friends with his friendly smile. “Danny” has participated in three sports, but he excelled in baseball. He spends half of his spare time in Malden. We wonder what the attraction is. Dante plans to enter Duke University in the near future. Happy landings, Dante. HARRY BLACK “Blinker” “Blackie” Football (1, 2. 3, 4), Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Hockey (1, 2) Harry came to Melrose High in 1931, where he has ex- celled in sports from the first year and become outstand- ing for his football ability. He has made many friends with his flashing smile and good humor. You always know when he is around, because he has a shadow called “Ginnie.” Harry is planning to go to college, and his friends feel sure when he enters the business w r orld, he will be a success. (19)

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MARJORIE RAILL 1 E “Margie” “ Ginger” Girls’ Chib ( 2, 3, 4 ) “Margie” came to Melrose High four years ago from the Lincoln School. She has been a good scholar and a good member of Girls ' Club. “Ginger” has done her bit to cheer our teams on to victory. She is planning to take a P. G. course next year, from which she will go to a business col- lege. We wish you the best of luck, “Marge.” ANNE BAKER Girls ' Club (3, 4) Blushing Anne Baker typifies the song, “Sweet and Lovely,” with her dreamy, brown eyes, curly hair and win- some smile. Her modesty is most becoming, and added to her poise, sweet disposition, and sense of humor, makes her a most likeable companion. In spite of her quiet manner, we predict that Anne will be Go(d)ing places in the near future. EDITH BEHNKE “Edie” “E” For four years Edith has attended Melrose High, study- ing when she had to and drawing when she could. She has many interests, ranging from books, archaeology, and the poetry of Keats, to operas; from sports to movies; and her character is just as changing. Therefore, no one can ever find her boring. Let us hope that some day she will be the successful artist that she hopes to be. NELLIE BENEDICT “Nel” “Benny” Pal” Girts’ Club (3, 4), Orchestra (1, 2, 3 ) ; Glee Club (4) This quiet girl came to M. H. S. from the Roosevelt School in ’31. Although “Nel” seems quiet to those who do not know her well, she is peppy and active to those who are intimate with her. Her sweet smile has won many friends for her. She is planning to be someone’s capable secretary, and we certainly wish her loads of luck and success. (18)

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GLOW A BLAIR The year nineteen hundred thirty-one brought to M.H.S. from tli e Roosevelt School radiant personality and charm in the form of Gloria Blair. Although she is the picture of health, Gloria of late has been afflicted with a “MaF’ady. We would be inclined to worry but for the fact that she is under the best of treatment. For Gloria, success is inevit- able, and we wish her all the luck in the world. FRANCIS G. BLAISDELL Hi-Y (3, 4), Orchestra (3, 4), Band (3, 4) “Frannie” entered the Melrose High School in 1930. He didn ' t enter into any sports, but he attended many school activities. His private life right now is spent in working nights at a drug store in Winchester and in sleeping, no- body knows where. He is very interested in the drug line and plans to attend the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy next year. W. LEONARD BLANCHARD “Len” Hi-Y (4), Orchestra (1, 2) His ready smile and witty remarks have gained many friends for “Leni” since he entered M. H. S. in 1930 from the Roosevelt School. Although “Len” has not been on the athletic teams, he has been at the games, bellowing himself hoarse for Melrose. We do not know exactly what “Len’s” plans are following graduation, but we know that he will plug hard wherever he goes. PHYLLIS J. BOARDMAN “Phyl” “Bucky” Chorus (4), Glee Club (3), “The Mikado”, “Cherry- blossom”, “The Lucky Jade”, Girls ' Club “Phyl” moved here from a neighboring city just before her Freshman year. Although she is very reserved and quiet in school, she is very different outside. In spite of the fact that she is Mr. Scott’s left hand, she has aspirations of be- coming a model. This is too bad, because Phyl’s favorite pastime (when she is not asleep) is eating. Here’s to her success and happiness in the years to come. (20)