Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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HARRY H. BRIGGS Roosevelt School. Baseball i ; Football 2; Outing Club 4; Imprint 4: Hi-Y 4. Harry, an ardent follower of swing music, came to us from the Roosevelt School in 1935. Besides being regarded as in the groove” by his many friends on both the clarinet and the saxophone, and being quite athletically inclined, Harry also manages tO ' get along easily with the fair sex. Next year Harry will enroll at Tilton Academv and then on to Bowdoin ' SARA BRISSETTE Lincoln SclwoL Freshnum Girls ' Club; Euclidean Society 3 ; Bozvling 3. Enrolling in 1935, Sara was just an emharrassed fresh- man like the rest of us, but she covered it up with her re served and unassuming manner. Sara has made an excep- tionall)’ hne reccjrcl during her four years here in the C(jm- mercial Secretarial Course. She will carry on this record in later life since she has the ability, personality, and com- panionable disposition that the business world demands. Ml ETON BRITTON “Great Britton” Calvin Coolidge School. Rifle Club 2. Milton entered M. H. S. in 1935 E ' om the Calvin Coolidge School, (a very frightened freshman). He pursued the Technical Course until a bad accident forced him to change to the College Course in his Senior year. He is a lover of the out of doors. However, he did not participate in any sport during his high school career. JOHN W. BROWER “Jack” Roosevelt Sehool. Football 1,2; Szoiinmijuj 3. If you want a quiet, cheerful, neatly dressed lad, this is your man. Jack spends what leisure time he acquires at some kind of sport. In the summer it is swimming and tennis, while in cooler weather it is football and skiipg. He is planning to enter Norwich, but will not disclose his chief ambition. 23

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MARJORIK ROW LEY “Jerry” “Margie” Cah’in Coolhiijc School. Basketball i ; Girls ' Club 3, 4; Operetta 2. Among the ([uieter members of our class, is unassuming and fun-loving Margie. Her favorite sports are swimming, canoeing, and basketball. Margie would go without eating to hike ten miles or more. Her hobbies are coin collecting, reading, and writing. W ' e are sure to hear more of Margie, as she intends to go on writing. DOXALD BOYD “Don” Roosevelt Sehool. As a freshman, Dem’s i)leasin,g personality, wide smile, and good nature quickly won him many friends. Although Don did not participate in many school activities, he has many outside interests which take up his time. He likes woodworking, photography, and mechanics ; the last of which he intends to follow as his occupation. MILDRED E. BOYER “Ifetty” “P)et” LiiieoBi School. Frcshuha)i Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Euclidean Society 3. Betty always has a cheerful smile and a bright “Hello” for evervcjne. She is a t|uiet, conscientious, young lady who always thinks of others hrst. Cool and calm while the rest of us rush about madly, there is nothing that disturbs her poise. I etty will carry on at Katherine Cibbs next year. I OH X B R H )GEW ATER “Bridge” “Johnny” Roosevelt School. Cross Country i, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Baseball i, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Track 3, 4; Euclidean Society 2, 3; Hi-} ' 3, 4; Speakers’ Bureau 4; Class Cicc-Eresidcnt 2, 3, 4. During his four vears at M. 11 . S., Johnny has been one of the most genial, active, and poj)ular members of the class. His exploits as an outstanding athlete will remain for a long time in the memory of the school. Besides being a four-letter man, John’s friendly attitude ami pleasing per- sonality have established him as one of the recognized leaders of the class. John is planning to enter W illiams next year. 22

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HKLEX LORRAINE BUCKLEY Lincoln School. Glee Club. During lier four years at high school, Lorraine has he- coine one of the best liked girls of her class. Her cheery disposition ami warm friendly smile have played no small part in making her so popular. Her special interests are good books and movies. In whatever you undertake, Helen, here is luck to you in the future. JOHN BUCKLEY “Buck” “Johnny” Ruck came to us after spending one year at Malden Catholic. Buck’s activities outside of school kept him out of sports, but he is one of the most ardent fans for Melrose High teams and the Boston Olympics. Johnny plans to be a radio announcer. M e wish him the best of luck. EDNA BURGESS “Eddie” “Ed” Roosei’elt School. Girls ' Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3; Operetta 3. This versatile young miss has blonde, curly hair and brown eyes, and a habit of day-dreaming. So, if you saw her day-dreaming often in school, you know now it is be- cause her biggest interest is outside of school. Eddie plans to enter the Melrose Hospital to train for a nurse, and we all know that she will succeed in her chosen profession. HELEN ELIZABETH BURLAND “Lyn” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshmen Girls’ Club; Cloak ana Plume Society; Fuclidean Society 2; Masgue a id U ig 3. 4; Girls’ Club 3. 4; Operetta 2, 3. Everyone knows Helen as a dark-eyed girl with two par- ticular interests : nursing and dramatics. We have all seen her in such performances as “My Lady ' s Yuletide” and “Way Out Vest.” Helen hopes to realize her main ambi- tion. nursing, by going into training at the Deaconess Hos- pital in Boston next year. 24