Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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FRANCIS J. ASHLEY “Fran” “Jessie James” “Flash” Lincoln School. Football 2; Cross Country 1, 3; Basketball 1 ; Gymnastics 2, 3, 4. Fran came to us from the Lincoln School as a timid little boy who craved excitement and got it throughout his stay here. Francis never participated much in school sports, but his sandlot footbabll and baseball is hard to surpass. Fran goes out this June to seek a job in the business world, and we’re all wishing him happy years ahead. WILLIAM T. BABCOCK “Bill” “Willie” “Frisco Kid” Fletcher School, Cambridge. Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 1. A good sport and a great friend is our pal “Willie”. He came from Cambridge to join our ranks in this school. Bill has made a great success as a cross country man. In four years his developed personality has gained for him friends among teachers as well as his fellow students. The “Frisco Kid” has intentions of becoming a super salesman. Happy Landings, “Bat”. BEVERLY B. BACALL “Bev” “Babe” Peabody High, Pittsburgh, Pa. Operetta 3 ; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Speakers’ Bureau 4. Tracing to its origin a laugh that practically bubbles over, you’re sure to find Bev surrounded by some of “the Breth- ren”. Although she has only been with us for a little more than two years, she’s unquestionably one of “the gang”. Plans forming seem to point toward Katherine Dell’s school where Bev hopes tO ' become a doctor’s secretary. Here’s to Lots of color and no corn from all the G. G s . CLARENCE W. BAIER “Bill” “B-7” Calvin Coolidge School. Football 1 ; Operetta 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Speakers’ Bureau, 4; Tennis, 4. This jolly gentleman is none other than Bill Baier. It would be needless to describe his unusual personality, be- cause everyone knows Bill for what he is — -“the mosta of the besta”. Mr. Wilson is considering pickling some of Bill’s corniest jokes in formaldehyde, as a warning for fu- ture punsters. Indispensible to “The Brethren”, and in de- mand socially, “B-7” will be mourned by Melrose, for he intends to hibernate at Bowdoin for the next four years. 18

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JEAN RUTH ALVORD “Ruthie” Roosevelt School. Frcslnnan Girls’ Club; Orchestra i, 2; Band 1; Outing Club 2, 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Basketball 3; “Mikado” 4. A grand person was certainly added to our class when Ruthie entered the Melrose High School. Her jolly laugh- ter and sparkling eyes have won her many friends. She has scored many points in athletics and scholastic ratings as well as with the opposite sex. Ruthie plans to enter Sim- mons in the fall, and we know Simmons will be proud of her. DORIS G. AMBYE “Dot” “Gerry” Crafts Club; Girls’ Club 4. A vivacious senior with pretty blue eyes and a contagious laugh — A gal who, contrary to custom, wears her hair rib- bons on the back of her hair — A smooth dancer and a whiz with pencil and paints — There you have Dot Ambye. Dot is bound for a junior college to study art. MARCIA ANDERSON “Dopey” “Red” Calvin Coolidge School. Basbetball 1 ; Volleyball 1, 2. “Dopey” is our red-headed farmerette. Along with her success in raising chicks, she also has “raised” many new friends. Her red hair is a stop-sign for one to note her five feet of good humor and pleasing personality. During the summers and vacations, if you should chance to be rid- ing by in Maine, you could see her in the midst of young chicks or hunting. Yes “Dopey” — you’re a great friend to know ! ELEANOR F. ARNOLD “Michael” “Boss” Freshman Girls’ Club; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Bowling 2; Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4. Shadows must have fallen on the sunny Philippines when Eleanor decided to tread the stately corridors of dear old Melrose High, and our school will not be the same after she leaves. Remember a flash of black, pure white, and red which came to our eye as she g’ave us a smile that made more than one heart become a supercharger. Eleanor plans to become an air-hostess after training at the Mass. Me- morial Hospital. 7

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ELEANOR L. BARBER Roosevelt School. Cloak and Plume; Freshman Girls ' Club; Bowling 2; Girls’ Cub 3, 4; Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4; Operetta 4; Parliamentary Law 4. You cannot be around Eleanor very long without being deluged by her charming personality. She has .shown us her ability to work at and succeed in whatever she attempts. She will have a chance to show her smile and cheery greet- ing when she reaches Mass. State. PHYLLIS BARR “Piddah” “Phil” Roosevelt School. Alinstrel Show 1 ; Freshman Iritis Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Phyllis left the Rooseveh School and entered Melrose High School, where she fulfilled her requirements to go in- to 1 training at the Melrose Hospital. Although Piddah likes a good laugh with her friends and enjoys taking part in spoits, she enjoys much better being in a comfortable chair, eating an apple, and reading a good book. JUDITH BEAN “Judy” “Jude” Hampton Academy. Girls’ Club 1, 4; Craft Club 4; Swimming Club 1, 4. Great individuality is Judy’s striking characteristic. She is always on the “go”, never lacking pep. There is never a dull moment for Judy’s friends when she is around. In spite of her great sense of humor, she can at times be seri- ous too, which she proves by considering studying art. Mel- rose will certainly be at a loss after her graduation. MARTHA A. REAN “Beanie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Poetry Club 2, 3, Vice-president 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Key Killers Klub 4; Greek Club 4; Basketball 2. An entree of perseverance, a generous serving of intelli- gence and initiative, a side dish of wit, topped off with a heaping portion of originality and stimulating frankness re- presents Martha’s personality. Her pet peeve is waiting for people; her weakness, candy, especially chocolates. Af- ter four years at Boston University, she will embark on a career of teaching English. Smooth Sailing, Marty! 19