Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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LILLIAN G. BROWN “Gert” Cahiii Coolidge School. Freshmen Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 4; Outing Club 4. Lillian is one of our classmates never to be forgotten. She has won many friends by her ever-ready wit and hu- mor. Lillian plans to take a P. G. course, and will then en- ter Symmes Arlington to be a nurse. We all know that she can accomplish whatever she sets out to do. ROLA X. BUCCI “Dimples” “Blue eyes” “Rol” Lincoln School. Volleyball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2. A giggle, a chuckle, then a laugh, an old familiar voice — you have it, its Rola. Her sense of humor that bursts forth at unexpected moments has made her personality contag- ious. She wishes to attend Burdett and reach the top in the business world. M. JANE BUCKLEY Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Swimming Club 1 ; Cloak and Plume; Xuntius 2; Operetta 2; Key Killers’ Klub 4; Greek Club 2, 3, 4. For four short years one of the finest and quietest girls of our class has studied her way to fame. Everybody will remember Jane for her willingness to help the less intelli- gent of her classmates, and for the fun she’s had doing it. When not using the grey matter. Jane spends her t ine at tennis, baseball games, and swimming. Boston University awaits her. THOMAS BUCKLEY “Beanie” “Tom” “Buck” St. Mary’s School. Tom entered Melrose High School in 1934. He is very quiet and reserved, but a wonderful person to have for a friend. He has worked for a florist for six years and may often be seen driving the delivery truck on Saturdays. He wants to become a floral designer when he graduates as he enjoys this profession very much. 24

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BARBARA W. BRAGDON “Wendy” “Dynamite” “Barbs” Calvin Coolidgc School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Swimming Club 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Key Killers Klub; Nuntius Staff 1, 2; Freshman Field Hockey; Basketball 2. Wherever “The gang” is, you’ll always be sure to find Barbs in the midst of it, contributing her share to the fun. Her pep, good nature, and enthusiasm are appreciated by all. Future plans are bent toward Radcliff. Success, we know will come to Barbs. Here’s to — Lots of color and no corn — from all the “G. G.’s”. VIRGINIA MAE BROADHEAD “Ginny” “Ginger” Roosevelt School. Girls’ Club 3, 4; Basketball 3; Baseball 2, 3 ; Hockey 3. Ginny came here in 1936 full of fun and with a good word for everyone. She was a ray of sunshine on gloomy days, for she could always manufacture a laugh. There’s never a dull momem when Ginny ’.s around. She has out- side interests, of course, but we hope she will be always as she is in school. CHARLOTTE HELEN BROOKS “Hawaii” Charlotte has recently attended the San Pedro High School of California. In November of her senior year, she came to M. H. S. from Honolulu. She has entertained many of her friends by doing the Hula Hula dance. Among the many sports she enjoys, diving is her favorite. She likes to dance and has pen-pals from several countries. As for the future, Charlotte has not decided what she will do. ROBERT H. BROWER “Bob” “B-2” Roosevelt School. Cloak and Plume, Pres.; Hi-Y 3, 4; Speakers’ Bureau, Pres., 4; Key Killers’ Klub 4, Pres.; Imprint 4 ; Nuntius 2, Editor-in-Chief. Rabid, ambitious, and high-honored ; strongly-opinioned, impatient with ignorance, and horrified by stupidity; lover of fun, hater of puns, and continually good-natured ; that’s Bob Brower, a most prominent socialite and member of the Brethren. Taking his subjects nonchalantly, B2 receives monotonous “A’s” without letting his studies interfere with his varied social activities. After Harvard is finished with him. Bob. in the likeness of a College Professor, might teach our kiddies their foreign languages. 23

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ALBERT WILLIAM BURNS “Birdie” “Al” Calvin Coolidge School. Basketball i. As soon as Birdie entered high school, he quieted down. He would have selected football his whole four years, but as fate would have it, his job held him back. In the near future he plans to become an electrical engineer or a law- yer. Into the future with Birdie goes the sincere admira- tion of all his friends. PAUL BURTON “Paul” “Burt” Calvin Coolidge. Baseball i ; Football i. Since Paul entered Melrose High in his freshman year, he has been continually winning friends with his pleasing personality. Although Burt didn’t take part in sports he was seen at most school activities. He plans to enter the advertising business, and we’re sure that he will succeed. JAMES LEO BYRNE “Jimmie” “Toe” “Jim” Lincoln School. Tennis 3, 4; Hock.ey 1, 2, 3, 4; Gymnas- tics 2; Basketball 1. Throughout his high school career, Jimmie has been an ardent supporter of our tennis and hockey teams. He has contributed greatly to the school’s laurels in these .sports. His main interest lies in art. On investigation, we find that Jimmie’s destination is to reach the top in the Commercial art field. DANIEL A. CALT “Danny” Roosevelt School. Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball and hockey are the two sports which Dan has excelled in during his four years at Melrose High School. He made the second All-Scholastic hockey team his Junior year, and was on the first All-Scholastic tea n in his Senior year. hatever field Dan enters after High School, our best wishes gO ' with him. 25