Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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

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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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CLIFFORD G. BECKFORD “Kip” “Kippy” Calvin Coolidge School. Kip, although not very tall, is virtually a live wire. He is a great lover of sports, and is a master of hockey. Al- though he hails from the “sticks”, he keeps up with the best. He has gained many friends with his carefree manner. He is a lover of the sea, and so he intends to join the Navy and become a first-class electrician. LOUIS RALPH BECKWITH “Lou” “Louie” Calvin Coolidge School. Four years ago, a bit shy and bashful, this lad entered the portals of M. H. S. He is a brilliant student (at times), and excells in bookkeeping, and spending week-ends in Dor- chester. (Why?) Although he never took part in sports, he has been an ardent rooter. Lou plans to go to Bentley’s next year. Well pal — don ' t break your “Beck-with” hard work. LIXWOOD G. BENNETT “Lindy” “Ben” “Benita” Freshman Baseball. This is the fellow known to us all for his witty remarks and ready smile. Lindy came to us in the fall of ’35 fresh out of Saugus. Any time you want an old joke see “Ben”, for his hobby is collecting them. Sports world finds him fishing during the summer. In future years instead of call- ing the iceman, you can call Lindy. He intends to take up refrigeration. JAMES EDWARD BERRIGAX “Bunny” “Jimmy” St. Mary’s School. James came to us four years ago from St. Mary’s School. He was a quiet boy, but M. H. S. soon livened him up. During his stay at M. H. S., he has made many friends by his unfailing sense of humor. His plans for the future are undecided, but we know he will be a success in whatever he undertakes. 20