Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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ARDEL ANDERSON “Del” “Lee” Roosevelt School. Hockey (3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Swimming (3) ; Baseball (3, 4) Ardel’s engaging personality and friendly manner have won her many friends, and her keen sense of humor and ready wit have enlivened many class periods. Her interests lie mainly in the field of sports, especially in football and hockey. In these sports, we wish her luck with her “right guard” or her “bud”-die. To Simmons she is bound. Then we all wish her success as an air-stewardess. BERTHA ANDERSON “Peanut” “Ber” Swimming (2, 3); Tennis (2, 3) ; Field Hockey (3, 4); Baseball (3, 4) ; Outing Club (4) ; Cloak and Plume (1) ; Look Who’s Here ” (2); ‘‘Hollywood Bound ” (3); Masque and Wig (3, 4) Admired and liked by her friends for her genial disposi- tion is Bertha. She has gained quite a reputation as both a dancer and a singer. She plans to attend the Alvene College of Dramatics and Voice. Her favorite orchestra is Benny Goodman. Her favorite pastime is to “Truck-on-down.” Bertha’s personality, loyalty, and perseverance assure her of a successful future. SHIRLEY R. ANDERSON Lincoln School. Girls’ Club (3, 4) ; Chorus (1, 2, 3) ; Cloak and Plume (1); Bowling Club (3); Volley Ball (4); Operetta (3) Everyone knows Shirley by her sunny smile. Many a time have we seen her at the games ardently cheering our fellows on to victors ' with that good old “school spirit.” She’s strictly an out-door girl, with tennis and swimming her favorite sports. She is also active in the Rainbow and will hold the position of Worthy Adviser this Fall. As yet she is undecided about next year. MARTHA F. ATWOOD Lincoln School. Girls’ Club (3, 4); Orchestra (1, 2); Chorus ( 1, 2, 3) ; Glee Club (2) ; Euclidean Society (3, 4) ; Red Cross (2, 3, 4) ; Volley Ball (4) ; Operetta (3, 4) Martha is a petite, little lass with an ever-ready smile. Her sweet and gracious manner has won many friends. Her particular interests are swimming, dancing, knitting, and at- tending the movies She is a member of Kappa Delta Psi Sorority. She plays the violin. Martha intends to enter New Hampshire State College, where she is planning to major in Biology. (17)

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MARCIA AECHTLER “Acke” “Mashie” “Ginger” Calvin Coolidge School. Operetta (3, 4) ; Cloak and Plume (1) ; Girls’ Club (3, 4) ; Poetry Club (2, 3) This smiling young lady is really our personality girl. Her cheerfulness has brought her numerous friends. We could expect one with such a sunny disposition to be fond of sing- ing, dancing, and music. Marcia also has a serious side. .She is a good student and is liked by all her teachers. She expects to enter business after she graduates. DOUGLAS ALLANBROOK “Doug” Lincoln School. Cloak and Plume (1); Writers’ Club (3, 4); Masque and Wig (3, 4); “ Philip Goes Forth” (3); ‘‘I’ll Leave It To You” (4) ; Chorus (1, 2, 3) ; Orchestra (2, 3 , 4 )- April showers bring May flowers, and April Fools’ day brought Douglas Allanbrook into the world. But in spite of his birthday, Doug is no fool. He is a leading actor of the Masque and Wig, as his important parts in the last two plays show. Everyone knows he is a talented pianist. In fact he hopes to make music his life work, and the class of ’38 has faith in its Maestro of Melrose High. EDW ARD AETHER “Eddie” “Gingie” Calvin Coolidge School. Football (1) ; Swimming (3, 4) Eddie’s interest and ability have made him a valuable member of the swimming club. He is the kind of friend every one likes, and we know that the qualities which have brought him recognition here will stand him in good stead in future life. FRANK M. AMAZEEN “Hank” Calvin Coolidge School. Bozuling ( 4 ) “Hank” may be recognized by the grin which is usually residing on his countenance. Besides the usual things which any boy enjoys, he has an interesting hobby, the breeding of racing pigeons which he hopes to enter in the W akefield Racing Club. (16)

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r-e-f.. MARY LOUISE BAIER “Meryl” Springfield. Girls ' Club (3, 4) ; Crafts Club (4) ; Operetta (3, 4) ; Art Committee Log Staff “Meryl” came from Springfield, bringing her cheerful- ness and gaiety spirit. Because of her laughing brown eyes and her many other winning wavs, she has gained many friends and much success. “Meryl” hasn’t set any de- finite plans for after graduation, but whatever you do, go to it pal ! DAVID ROSCOE BAKER “Dave” “Bake” Greenwich, N. Y. Cross Country (1); Football (1, 4); Operetta (2, 4) ; Track (4) ; Lens and Shutter (2, 3, 4) ; Euclidean (3, 4) ; Log Staff (4) ; Hi-Y (2, 3, 4) Dave diagnosis himself as being conceited and having both superiority and inferority complexes. He fears that his turned-up nose is proof of the former. Nevertheless, we have to admit that he is no slouch at football, in fact, his prowess even surprised himself. His interests are those of most any fellow, and he will pursue medicine at Wheaton College, Illinois. ISABELLE BAKER “Bake” “Izzy” Roosevelt School. Girls ' Club (3, 4) ; Outing Club (3, 4) ; Treasurer ; Baseball Varsity (1, 2, 3) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Field Hockey Class (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Varsity (2, 3, 4) ; Vice-president of Class (2, 3) ; Operetta (2, 3, 4) Just as soon as this live wire entered M. H. S., she dove into sports and became one of our star athletes. If anyone hears a shrill giggle along the corridors, he knows that “Bake” is not far away. She has made loads of friends and, we know, will continue to do so when she ventures in- to the business world. ALAN BALFOUR, Jr. “Al” “Junior” “Balfie” Roosevelt School. Track (1, 2); Cross Country (1, 2); Hi-Y (2, 3, 4) ; Vice-President (4) ; Bowling Team (4) This blushing young blondie entered M. H. S. in 1934. Alan’s winning smile and well known laugh have won many friends in his class. DeMolay and work occupy a good deal of his time. He is planning on a career in business, and we are certain that his future will be a successful one. More power to you, “Al.” (18)