Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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

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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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ROBERT C. B 1 RDSALL “Bob” “Birdie” “Brimsek” Calvin Coolidge School. Lens and Shatter i, 2; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. “Birdie”, one of the more notorious members of our class, is also ' one of our most misunderstood ones. He is really a good sport, as is shown by the fact that he went out for hockey for four years. Although he never made the squad, he supported it by his presence at most of their games. JOHN WILLIAM BLATCHFORD “Ripper” “Snitcher” “Stimey” Roosevelt School. Golf 3, 4; Model Airplane Club 2. 3; Hockey 2, 3. Jack entered Melrose High in 1936 from the Roosevelt School. His ability to draw has won him many friends. “Snitche r” is an outside member of the Imprint Staff, and draws the familiar sport sketches on the fourth page. He plans tO ' attend Art School to better his talent in the field of free-hand drawing. THEODORE JAMES BOECKER “Shadow” “Teddy” “Champ” Masque Wig 2, 3, 4; Gymnastic Chib 1, 2; Rifle Club 1, 4; Track 2; Basketball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Annual Play 4; Christmas Plays 2, 3, 4; Log Staff. Teddy breezed into Melrose High in 1936, from St. Louis, Missouri, and with him came a giggle. Had it not been for the giggle, it is very probable that Teddy’s presence would have been undiscovered. Even though he is probably the smallest member of the class, his value is not to be measured by his size, but by his many activities. NANCY J. BOLTON “Nan” “Nance” “Goody” Roosevelt School. Freshmen Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club; Lens and Shutter, Secretary-Treasurer 4. When you’re feeling blue, Nancy is the one to help you. With her pleasant disposition and sense of humor, she can cheer you in a very short time. She has attained high marks in her studies, but this does not keep her from outside ac- tivities. Nancy plans to return next year as a “P. G.”, and will then enter some hospital to become a nurse. 21