Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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ALBERT B. DEAN “Al” Hansen It School. Euclidean Society, 3 ; Imprint , 3, 4; Associate Editor, 4 ; Dross Country, Manager, 4 Who is that boy with the big- grin coming down the 1 corridor ? That’s “Al” who, with his knowledge of bis subjects, has made many friends in M. H. S. “Al” enjoys railroading as a hobby, and expects to attend B. l T . taking up Business Administration. VIRGINIA A. deMARA “Gini” “Gigi” “Lizzie”’ Central High School, Providence This 5-feet, 3-inches of pep and personality came to Melrose from Providence in her Junior year. “Gini” lias won a wide scope of friends by her cheerful manner. Most of “Gini’s” time is taken up attending track meets, hockey games, and roller skating. Another of her favorite pastimes is collecting dolls. ALFRED GEORGE DE MARIS “Skippy” “Al” “Curley” Cooluhje School. Baseball, 1 ; Hockey, 1, 2; Band, 1 , 2, 3 A I tooted his way into our hearts with his hot trumpet, and has held a high place in our esteem ever since, lie’s hep with his horn and plans to lead a swing orchestra. With his out- standing ability and personality, Al is sure to have his name in lights before long. GENE G. DeMONTIER “Mike” “Red” “Montie” Radio Club, 4; Vice-President, 4; Cross Country, 1 ; Biology Clah, 2; Outing Club, 1, 2 The fastidiously dressed young man with the shy smile is known to his friends as “Mike.” IBs dynamic personality and straight- forwardness account of his abundant populart.iv. He is greatly interested in color photography. Upon graduation Mike plans to enter the Naval Air Corps. ALICE M. HENLEY “Al” Coohdge School. Freshman (1 iris ' Club; Girls ' Club, 3 Since coming to Melrose High in 1939, Alice has had suc- cess in making friends because of her kind word for everyone. She takes no active interest in school sports, but her favorite pastimes are dancing and skating. Alter graduation she plans on doing clerical work. I943-- 26

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Jhp LOG M. LUCRETIA DANIELS “Kishie” CooHdtje School. Freshman Givis’ Club; ( hunts, 2, • . 4; Outing Club, 1, 2 Kishie came to M. H. S. as a blushing young girl. V ith lier, she brought cheer and laughter to all who know her. You see her at all the school dances and at many other activities. She intends to enter business after graduating. ELEANOR M. DAVIS “Shorty” “Ed” Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club, 1; Bowl- ing, 1; Girls’ Club, 3, 4; Brush and Palette, 4; Art Staff of the Log, 4; Field Hockey, 4 Did you know we had a future artist in our midst? Yes, indeed, Shorty plans to be an illustrator. Although very tiny, her everlasting energy and good humor keejj us on the run. ELEANOR IV. DAWES “Sandy” “Elbe” Coolidge School. Freshman Gals’ Club; Girls’ Club, 3, 4; Handicraft Club, 3; Sicimming Club, 4 Eleanor’s chief interest outside of school is Scouts. She is a member of the Senior Service Scouts and an assistant Scout Leader. Her hobby has always been collecting movie star’s pic- tures. Upon graduating from high school, she intends to train as a nurse. WILIAM E. DAWSON “Bill” “Billy” Coolidge School. Cross Country, 1 ; Euclidean Society, 2, 3 “Bill” is one of those congenial individuals who is always well known and liked. “Billy” has been an honor student ever since he entered Melrose High School. After graduation, “Bill plans to go into the business world. The very best of luck, “Bill,” you certainly deserve it. PATRICIA A. DAY “Pat” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club, 3, 4 When Pat just entered M. II. S. she was a quiet little ( !) lass, but once she got her bearings, she soon showed us how deceiving just appearances can be. She is well known and well liked by all. Pat plans to become a career girl — to be exact, a physiotherapist. 25

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J n 1 I r ARTHUR C. DIAMOND “Art” “Artie” “Diamy” Band, 2; Imprint, 3 Art lias had the situation well in hand ever since he came from Winthrop, Mass., in his freshman year. lie is taking the college course and is preparing to enter the Massachusetts Col- lege of Pharmacy upon graduation. We all wish him the best of luck in his profession. FRANCIS DiNARDI “Hank” “Frankie” Coolidge School. Hockeg, 1 That last-talking, well-dressed fellow around M. II. S. must be Hank. Because he worked after school, he did not participate in school activities as he would have liked to do. He has one ot three destinations — Trade School, Ford Motors Co., or the Army. ROBERT FRANCIS DOBLE “Bob” “Dribble” Rooscndt School. Hockeg, I Although Bob may be a quiet fellow while in school, he is decidedly different outside. Since Bob is very good natured and has a good mind, he plans to follow up his high school career by going to a business school. Ilis outside work has deprived us of a good athlete. DONALD M. DOC KR ELL “Doe” “Bud” “Buddy” Coolidge School. Football, l; Manager, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 1; Hockeg, 1, 2, 4: Track, 3, 4; ITi - 1 , 3, 4 Bud is one of those happy-go-lucky individua ' s who seams to know everyone; and everyone seems to know him. Although one of the smallest members of our class, Doc has taken an active part in many sports. He plans to join the Navy and help blow Japan off the map. MARY J. DOGGETT Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club, 3 In Mary you find a true friend. She has a very likable personality and a sense of humor, which is always appreciated by others. Although Mary likes to have fun, she is able to ac- quire “A’s” in her studies. She plans to do clerical work after graduation. 27