Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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

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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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KENNETH G. DOWI) “Kennee” “Ken” “Dan” Ci lolidqe School, Baseball, 1 ; Football, 1; Cross Country, 2; Cloak mid Plume , 1; Junior Speakers’ Bureau, 1, 2; Senior Speakers ' Bureau, 2; Out, up Club, 1, 2; Radio Club, 4; Presi- dent, 4 September of 1939 saw a tall dark young man come to M. II. S. Because of his abundant wit and personality, everyone soon knew Ken nee. During his four yeais, Ken lias been one of the most genial and popular members of bis class, llis out- side interests tend toward golf, boxing, and sketching. MARGARET L. DROWN ‘ ' Peggy ” Margie S pa Id in p H ii h School, Rochester, .V. II Peggy came to M. 11. S. in her Junior year and because of her pleasant smile and personality she acquiied many friends. Peg’s one ambition is to become a nurse, and she intends to start her training in September. We all know she will be suc- cessful in achieving her career. BETTY DUMONI) “Bets” “Betsy” Cloak mid Plume; Fresh man Girls’ Club; Hockey, 3; Outing Club, 4 Commonly known as Bets, this friendly young person came to M. H. S. from an English school. She collects letters that are received from overseas and she enjoys music. Bets is the best of pals, whether laughing, serious, or entertaining. She is plan- ning to go to Forsyth. ELEANOR DUNCAN “Eddie” Masque and Wiq, 3, 4; Senior Speakers ' Bureau Eddie came to us in her Junior year from New York City. Because of her winning smile and wonderful personality, Eddie quickly made many friends. She is the live wire of any party. Her favorite pastimes are dancing, or reading. On graduating. Eddie plans to take up journalism as her career. ILENE HYMEN i ' Lincoln School. Girls ' Club, 3 llene’s sincerity and sympathy will be a great aid to her. “I” is one of those quiet, determined souls who will move every obstacle to accomplish a desired end. In other words, she has “stick-to-it-iveness.” Hone ' s thoughts are many, her words, lew; her smile is genial, her friendship, true. 28