Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1947 volume:

“Dedicated Zo MR. A. IMRIE DIXON For his real interest in student activities, his understanding, and his fine personality, we, the class of 1947, dedicate our Log. Merman Jt. Stuart For twenty-five years as Superintendent of the Melrose schools Mr. Herman H. Stuart has given energetic and efficient leader- ship to the educational activities of our city. During those years he had brought about the improvement of the scho ol program, supervised the building of four new schools and additions to others, and performed patriotic service by or- ganizing rationing procedures during the war years. With respect and affection, the Class of 1947 dedicates this page to Mr. Stuart, through whose retirement this year, the schools of Melrose will lose the guidance of one, who, having ded- icated his life to the service of youth, has reaped a rich harvest of reward in “honor, love, obedience, and troops of friends.” M r. Wilder The Class of 1947 is truly grateful to Mr. Wilder for his genuine interest in pre- paring us for the future, and for the val- uable guidance he has offered us. With the passing of Miss Wilhelmina J. Stalker, Melrose High School has lost a willing servant and devoted friend. Long a member of the faculty in the department of Latin, she was esteemed and loved by her col- leagues, admired and respected by her stud- ents. Staunch in her conviction and resolute in the pursuit of justice and fair dealing, she quietly fulfilled her obligations with a compet- ence and impartiality which bespoke her com- plete integrity. Though retiring by nature, she was supremely self-reliant; and her gal- lant fortitude and steadfast devotion to duty will remain a monument to her memory. The simplicity of her way was in keeping with her ideals of the good life, ideals which will al- ways stand as a challenge to all who knew her for fine and courageous living. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ARTS DEPARTMENTS LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Appreciation The Log Staff wishes to take this opportunity to thank those whose time and effort made possible this year’s edition; Mr. Poole, for his able assistance; Mrs. Foster, who supervised the art-work; Miss Ring, the typists, and the English teach- ers who have given freely of their time to aid in the pro- duction of this book. [ 4 1 Editor in Chief — Stedman Murdy Business Manager — John Kelly Art Editor — Jean Milton LITERARY STAFF Natalie Burditt, Jere Fonda, Janice Machlach- lan, Shirley Phillips, Sally Quincy, Philip Wells BUSINESS STAFF Robert Brigham, Robert Gaige, George Elam- merstrom, Nancy Loveys, Marilyn MacKen- zie, Peter Sheridan ART STAFF Robert R. Brown, Nancy Davenport, Betsy Lynch, Vincent Luti Log Staff FACULTY ADVISERS Mr. Poole, Mrs. Foster [ ] JOHN MADDEN President RALPH LOVEYS Vice President Class Officers marilyn Mackenzie = Secretary ROBERT GAIGE T reasurer [ 17 ] ESTELLE ADLER “Twink” Coolidge School. Band i, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Cloa!{ and Plume 1; Softball 1. Have you seen a blue Nash go speeding up the driveway? Just look behind the wheel, and you see a pair of sparkling brown eyes belonging to our vivacious Twink. She has a love for Dick Haymes, bologna sandwiches, and Latin. We all wish her luck at Oberlin, which she plans to attend, and for the future, as well. BARBARA WRAY ALBEE “Barb” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls ' Club 3, 4. Cute, colorful, and confusing, all add up to Barb. Flashing a friendly “hi” for everyone, she has no trouble making new friends or in keeping the old. Her favorite pastime, out of school is riding around in that ’35 Chevie. Who could ask for any- thing more? EVELYN SHIRLEY ALKINS “Shirl” Lincoln School Shirl is the girl with the pleasant smile who can be found almost anytime with her pal Barb. Although Shirl appears to be the quiet type, she is full of pep and always ready to join in the fun. Her favorite sports include bowling, swimming and roller skating. Shirl plans to enter the business world after grad- uation, and we wish her the best of luck. NANCY AMES “Nan” “Amesy” Calvin Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 3, 4. You must have seen that dazzling brunette walking down the corridor. Nan has a pleasing personality that wins friends galore. Her ambition is to be a secretary. Best of luck to you, Nan. CHRISTINA ANGELOPOLOUS “Chris” “Angel” Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 3, 4. Here is a girl with plenty of vitality and cheerfulness. Per- haps this is due to the fact that one of her favorite pastimes is eating - mainly sodas. Chris excels in all sports, especially tennis. Dancing and reading head her list of many and varied activities. [ 18 ] ALFRED ANTONUCCI “Ai” “Antow” “Rocco” Lincoln School. Football i, 2; Hockey 1, 2; Baseball 4. Al is a well-li ked and sports-minded fellow with a great personality. Football, hockey, and baseball are his favorite sports. Dancing takes up much of his night life. After graduation he plans to enter prep school and then college. We wish him the best of luck and success wherever he goes. VIRGINIA AUTY “Ginnie” Coolidge School. Cloa and Plume 1; Brush and Pallette 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Rifle Club, Vice-President 3; Pres- ident 4; Imprint 3, 4; Girls’ Sports Editor 3; Outing Club 1; Chess Club 3. Ginny’s warm smile and dancing eyes have made friends for her throughout high school. She has been a leader in several organizations and a two-year officer of Girls’ Rifle Club. Gin- ny’s sincerity and originality will make her as successful in her college years and beyond as in her high school days. JEWEL BABSON Coolidge School. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Does anyone hear a typewriter going or a trombone playing, or see an up-turned nose and a page-boy bob? Well, if he does, that’s Jewel, a quiet little Miss who Las a passion for ice cream cones, tuna-fish sandwiches, brownies, and convertible coupes. EDWIN M. BAIER “Ted” Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Hoc ey Manager 1; Foot- ball Manager 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball, 4; Log Business Staff. You say you do not know Edwin Baier? Yes, you do, but you know him as Ted. Where this nickname came from no one knows, but there it is. Ted loves the open air, sports, friends, and fun. He says that studying is a necessity which everyone has to battle with. Upon being asked his cause for laughter in class one day Ted replied, “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Well, Ted still laughs for he remained after school that night - alone. STUART BALLANT YNE “Stu” “Stuie” Calvin Coolidge School. Hockey 1; Baseball 2. Although he is small in size, he has great ability for hand balancing, which he does at the Y. M. C. A. In the summer, swimming is his favorite pastime. Although Stuie has no def- inite plans for after graduation, we all hope that he will be suc- cessful in whatever field of employment he enters. [ 19] JEAN BARR “Jeannie” Calvin Coolidge School. Outing Club i; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 2; War Stamp Council 3; Class Vice-President 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. Sweet, friendly, and a sparkling personality all add up to the fun-loving Jeannie. Her favorite pastime is dancing and all sports in general. We all wish her the very best of luck in the future. JOAN BATCHELDER “Joanie” Coolidge School; Freshman Girls’ Club; Brush and Pallette 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4. A witty bit of sarcasm, then, “Oh, well, better days are com- ing” — and Joan’s humorous side lights up. She can be dis- tinguished by her small pit-pat steps, her little pouch pocket- book, and of course, her favorite pastime of doodling. HELEN BEAUMONT Malden High Coming to Melrose in the Junior year from Malden High School, Helen found no trouble in quickly making a host of friends. Some people think she is quiet, but to those who know her better she is a bundle of fun and wit. She is fond of skating and dancing. Helen’s plans for the future are uncertain, but in whatever she does we all know she’ll be a success. JEAN MARIE BEELER “Jeannie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 1, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3. Jean always has a warm smile for everyone. This along with her winning manner has gained her numerous friends. Jean is a guarantee of real fun, and we hope she has success in the fu- ture. KENDALL K. BENNETT “Ken” “Ben” Roosevelt School. Hi-Y 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 2; Basketball 3. Ken is the tall fellow with the smile. Once you get to know him, he will always be a friend. Ken likes to pass the time camping and being out-of-doors. Don’t be too surprised if some day you hear of a “Bennett’s Dairy” because Ken would like to take farming as his vocation. [ 20 ] MARION BENNETT “Mimi” Malden High School Mimi is a light-hearted girl who came to us from our neigh- boring city, Malden. She likes dancing, skating, and hockey games. After graduation in June, she plans to attend a business school. Best of luck in the future Mimi. WALTER W. BIRDSALL “Wally” “Birdie” Coolidge School. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Had Diogenes not been born years too soon, he might have found his man. For Walter combines the traits which would have satisfied that venerable sage with capability, conscientious- ness, and sincerity. His outside interests include the piano and the DeMolay, of which he is an officer and ardent supporter. Walter intends to become a teacher; so perhaps your children will learn their lessons under his tutelage. ROBERT B. BLACK “Bob” “Blackie” Coolidge School And who is this distinguished-looking fellow? Why, of course. Bob Black. Bob’s quiet but pleasing personality has made him very popular among his classmates. His main interests in- clude gun-collecting and fishing, with hunting and skiing as close seconds. Norwich University, Vermont, holds some charm for Bob, and it is there that he will take up civil engineering. BETTY A. BLISS “Blissful” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; S. A. T. Staff 2, 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Betty is an unusual combination of beauty, brains, and good disposition. Football games, odd perfumes, and butterscotch pie hold top billing on her hit parade. Her ideas of entertaining us have kept us laughing since freshman days. KENNETH W. BOYD “Burd” “Ken” Roosevelt School. Football 1, 2. Burd, who is quiet in school, is packed with action in any sport. His favorite sport is boating, and some day he hopes to own a small boat of his own. At the present time he is learning the trade of book binding. Although he has no definite plans for the future, we wish him the best of success in whatever he undertakes. [ 21 ] MILDRED BOYLE “Mil” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Best things come in little packages, and in this one is a lot of fun. If there’s a new fad, Mil knows about it. A lot of her time is spent teaching dancing and working in Jordan Marsh’s. Swimming is her favorite sport, and “Oh, really!” is her weak- ness. CAROLINE FAYE BRACKETT “Faye” Calvin Coolidge School. Sojtball 3, 4; Freshman Girls’ Club ; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3, 4. When it comes to pep, vim and vigor, Faye certainly tops the list. She can be seen on the basketball court or playing a fast game of softball. May her warm and friendly manner brighten up the lives of her future patients at the Children’s Hospital, where she plans to go into training next year. CHARLES BREED “Charlie” Roosevelt School. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Freshman Baseball; Imprint 4; Rifle Club 1; Camera Club 4. Charlie’s the lad with the smile. He plays Sax with an el- egant style. S ' chuss! Watch him go; He skis like a pro. Success wi 11 be his all the w hile. ROBERT BRIGHAM “Bob” Roosevelt School. Imprint 2, 3, 4; Traci 4. This happy-go-lucky kid has been the chief writer of boys’ sports for the past two years. In fact, he is the main reason why it has been done so well. This is his favorite job because it brings him in close contact with most sports played in the school, and he likes all of them. The thing Bob likes to do best, though, is swim; and he does this plenty at Annisquam during the sum- mer. JEAN ELIZABETH BROWN “Jeannie” “Brownie” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club, Girls’ Club, 3, 4; Girls’ Rifle Club 3, 4; Range 0 ‘ficer 4; 5 . A. T. Staff 2, 3, 4. As sparkling and bubbly as a bottle of coke, this young miss dances through the corridors with her cheery smile and friendly greeting. Jean, an ardent football and hockey fan, enjoys skat- ing and shooting as her favorite pastimes. [ 22 ] RICHARD BROWN “Dick” “Brownie” Roosevelt School. Football, i, 2, 3, 4; Hockey, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3; Trac 4; Hi-Y 3. Here is a fellow who knows that you have to work to win your goal. His will-to-win has won many a goal in hockey, and he has crossed many a goal in football. We all know that Dick’s determination will carry him over to many a goal in the future. ROBERT RALPH BROWN “Bobo” “Bob” “Ralphie” “Brownie’ Northeastern Junior High, Somerville. Imprint, 2, 3, 4; Art Ed- itor, 4; Cross Country, 3; Indoor Trac , 3; Cartoon Club, 3; Jun- ior Prom Committee 3; Log Staff 4. Bob’s the fellow who has become identified by his clever cartoons. Almost any time you can find him either drawing, or clipping sports pictures and articles from newspapers and mag- azines; and if there’s anything you want to know about athletes, he’s the boy to see. This year his sports articles have graced the pages of the MELROSE LEADER. He has already been accept- ed for the School of Practical Art in Boston. ROBERT W. BROWN “Boopsie” “Bob” Lincoln School. Cloa and Plume; Rifle Club 1; Masque and Wig 2, 4; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4; Treasurer 4. Have you seen that brown Nash with all the lights go by lately? It was probably Bob, for his hobby is pleasure driving. The piano responds to his touch with great alacrity, for it knows when it has met its master. It is widely known that when Bob is teaching French there won’t be any outside assignments. ROSALIE A. BUCCI “Rose” “Rosie” Calvin Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 4. Sweet and charming, with sparkling brown eyes and a beam- ing smile, a cheerful “hi there” - and you have Rose. Her per- sonality plus has won her many friends in M. H. S. After gradu- ation Rose intends to find a permanent place in the business world. Here’s wishing the best of luck to a wonderful girl. ROBERT BUCHERT “Bob” Roosevelt School. Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob can always be seen arriving seconds before the bell in the morning. He enjoys most outdoor activities, particularly hunting and skiing. Bob is on the first team in Rifle Club. He intends to enter the field of ballistics after graduation. [23] ' H .Li. NATALIE BURDITT “Nat” Naw Dorp High, New Yor!{ City. Girls’ Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Brush and Pallette 4; Operetta 4; Log Liter- ary Committee 4. Nat, who came to us from New Dorp High, New York City, is a favorite M. H. S. enthusiast, whose vivacious manner has captured the hearts of many. Her even temper and good nature will bring success in business. CHARLES W. H. BURLAND, JR. “Charlie” Calvin Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Mgr. Baseball 1, 2; Mgr. Hockey 1, 2, 3, Mgr. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 4; Secretary 4. As you can see, Charlie’s been a rather busy lad during his four years at the old establishment. Besides all the things listed above, he put on two amateur shows that proved to be tops, with Charlie as master of ceremonies. After graduation he wants to enter business life so that he can meet people. NEAL BURRIS Neal came to Melrose High in his senior year from Kansas City, Missouri. In just a short time he made many friends both in and outside of school. He likes music of all kinds and is a talented musician himself. Neal plans to go into radio entertain- ment work back in Kansas City after completing his high school studies. LUCILLE R. CALLAHAN “Lou” “Lucy” Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Take a couple of measures of sunshine, add a smile, then mix in bubbling laughter and humor. Sprinkle with pep, add a dash of fun - and you have Lucille Callahan, who is well known in M. H. S. She is fond of all sports, especially dancing. Her blonde hair and lovely blue eyes should get her somewhere in this world. After graduation, Lucille plans to enter the bus- iness world. PATRICIA CAREY “Pat” “Patty” Johnson City, Tennessee. Freshman Girls ' Club; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Softball 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Pat, a sweet and rather quiet girl, came from out of town to join us as a freshman. Her personality and friendliness won her friends among her classmates. Football games, swimming and horseback riding take up a large portion of her free time. Pat has no definite plans for next year, but we hope she will have good fortune in whatever field she chooses. [ 24 ] KENNETH P. CHARLES “Ken” Calvin Coolidge School. Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Tracks 2, 3, 4; Captain 3; Indoor Tracks 2, 4; Basketball 3. Ken is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is well liked by every- one. Although track is not his favorite sport, he has broken the M. H. S. half mile record three times, and in 1946 he won the New England half mile title, equalling the state schoolboy record. In any undertaking that you may choose, the best of luck to you, Ken. JOHN F. CLARK “Whitey” “Blondie” “Cluck” “The Coat’ Roosevelt School Since John has been in Melrose High he has been employed at Oliver E. Hawes Co. The rest of his time was spent in his thirty-four Ford, the one with the green body, yellow rims, and white walled tires. PRISCILLA CLARK “Cilia” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Cm!?; Chorus 1; Girls ' Club 3, 4; Welfare Committee 4. Cilia is the witty blue-eyed blonde whose favorite pastime is listening to records. Her ambition is to learn to ski. We hope to see her mastering the slopes soon. We also wish her the best of luck at B. U. where she plans to take up retail merchandising. ELEANOR ANN COATES “Ellie” Coatsie” “Blondie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Softball 3, 4; Girls’ Rifle Club 3, 4; Secretary 4. Have you at any time seen a black Chevrolet speeding through the streets of Melrose? If you have, it is a good chance that it is Ellie. Ellie loves all sports, particularly softball and basketball. She is planning to attend Westbrook Junior College. We all wish you loads of luck and success in the future, Ellie. STANLEY T. COGGER “Stan” Roosevelt School Stan is one of the veterans who is graduating with us this year. He served with the United States Coast Guard. He plans after graduating, to attend Massachusetts State College to study floriculture. The sport which interests him most is skiing, and someday he hopes to own a home near the mountains of New Hampshire. We are hoping you the best, Stan, and we’re sure your plans for the future will be successful. [ 2 5 ] MARILYN R. COLLUPY Calvin Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 3. A pleasant blonde with a cheerful smile, that’s Marilyn. Al- though she is rather quiet, Marilyn has many friends because of her charming personality. Marilyn enjoys swimming, besides other sports activities. Marilyn is going to enter the business world after she graduates. We know she will succeed in every- thing she does. JACQUELINE COLPITTS “Jackie” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Honor Society 4. “Laugh and the world laughs with you” - but Jackie needs no encouragement. She is clever without showing it and charm- ing without knowing it. She spends most of her spare time in newspaper work and playing the piano. Jackie also has a secret passion for concocting her own special dishes -- mainly desserts. CAROLYN CONNER “Cee Cee” Lincoln School. Girls’ Club 3, 4; Welfare Committee 4. When Carolyn isn’t drawing, much of her time is taken up with bowling. In the fall she will enter a school of fashion design where we know her quiet, but eager manner will bring her success. We girls are sure to be up to date in later years if our clothes are by Carolyn. VINCENT CONTREAS “Vin” “Blackie” “Vinny ? Coolidge School. Cross Country 1. An infectious smile and a sense of humor is the trade mark of Vinny. He is easily recognized by his curly, jet-black hair. Vin is an industrious lad, working with a local newspaper both after school and during the summer. As for the future, Vinny is going into a naval program for a college education. VIRGINIA CRANSTON “Ginny” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Music Night 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Ginny is the vivacious blond with the cute grin who loves hockey, football, dancing, and - eating ice cream at her favorite drug store. Her ambition to become a secretary is obvious from all the time she has spent typing in 21 1. [ 26 ] MADELYN CRAWFORD “Sandy” “Lyn” Roosevelt School. Cloaks and Plume i; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4. It is easy to recognize this peppy girl with the twinkle in her eye. Swimming, skating, and basketball top her list in the sports field, while her other interests include her church work and just having a good time. She is planning to attend The Pierce School in Boston, where she will prepare for her career as a secretary. With her pleasing personality and ability to work, we know she will be a success in whatever she does. PHYLLIS MARIE CRONIN “Phyl” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4. In 1943 Melrose High opened its portals to a vivacious Irish miss. This was Phyl. During her four years in high school Phyl’s pleasing personality and ever-shining smile have won her many friends. Phyl plans to enter the business world after grad- uation. Good luck to you, Phyl. DOROTHY L. CROWLEY “Dot” “DoeDoe” St. Mary’s School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Basketball 3; Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4. Whenever you hear a commotion, look for Doe Doe; she will undoubtedly be the center of it. Her wit and love for fun have made her well known in her class. Because of her con- genial nature and vibrant personality. Doe Doe will never lack friends. Her cheerfulness will, without doubt, be a medicine for many patients when she takes up a career in nursing. HARRIET CRYAN “Harrie” Greenwood School, Wa e ield. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 4; Cloa and Plume x. Harrie, the gal with the light brown freckles, is very much interested in all sports, but her main interest is swimming. Her hobby is collecting records. She intends to be a gym teacher here, at Melrose High. So watch out gals! DOUGLAS S. DALTON “Doug” “Bud” Roosevelt School If you round a corner some day and be greeted with a bois- terous “Hello” and a warm smile, that will be “Doug”. If you visit him at his home, you will find him at his favorite pastime — pounding the “88’s”. We sincerely wish that his dreams come true — especially his ambition of earning a hundred dollars a week. [27] Hi CHESTER DARLING “Chet” Calvin Coolidge School. Rifle Club i, 2, 3, President 4; Cartoon Club 3. Chet is always ready with a genial smile and a hearty joke. His hobby is rifles, and he is an excellent marksman. Basketball and hand-balancing are his favorite sports. He hopes to study meteorology after graduation. We wish him the best of luck. NANCY JANE DAVENPORT “Nan” “Red” “Davey” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Cloa and Plume 1 ; Brush and Palette 2, 3, 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Student Council 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Softball Mana- ger; Log Staff. Vivacious, charming, effervescent, and a red head to boot, is Nancy, one of our senior girls. Nancy, who is always sur- rounded by her many friends, goes to prove the old saying that you can “win friends and influence people.” Next year Nan plans to go to the Boston Art Museum School, and with her tal- ent she’ll soon be one of our outstanding commercial artists. ALBERT J. DAVIS “Al” “Scope” “Dave” Calvin Coolidge School Al left us in “44” and made a trip to Florida. A year later he joined the Marine Corps, and since his return to high school has made many new friends. He is an outstanding drummer and can be heard beating out a new jive rhythm on the desks. He plans to attend a business school next year. We all wish you the best of luck in your new adventure. ROBERT EDWARD DAVIS “Eddy” “Zeke” Lincoln School Bob came to us from the Lincoln School in “43”. Through his four year’s stay at M. H. S. he has won many friends with his kind ways and sparkling personality. Bob’s hobbies are watching for the shows to break in Malden, Medforl and Wake- field. Bob’s future ambition is to be a journalist. More power to you, Bob. DOROTHY J. DAWES “Dottie” “Shortie” Calvin Coolidge School. Cloa and Plume 1; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Softball 3. “I’m called little Buttercup, dear little ” Who is that? Buttercup, alias Dottie Dawes is short, blonde, mischievous, and fond of sports. Basketball and swimming are her favorites. Dottie is very active in outside activities, has been a camp counselor, and has been learning something about flying. She is determined to be a Physical Education teacher - and a good one. [ 28 ] nr Li raw r%- .uL OLIVER DEMARIS “Oily” “Julius” Coolidge School; Football 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. Oily, who has a smile for everyone, also has a wonderful per- sonality. He is also a talented swing fan and has great athletic ability. Oily intends to enter the business world where his per- sonality will win for him great success. WILLIAM DENNING “Bill” “Willie” Roosevelt School. Freshman baseball; Student Council 1, 2; Vice President 2; Varsity baseball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; President 4. If you have ever been almost run over by a human jugger- naut on the fourth floor, it was probably Bill Denning on his way to some meeting or other. Yes, folks, it is one of the little- known facts that Bill is one of the selected few who have sat behind the scenes and pulled the strings that have made the class of “47” run so smoothly. JEANNE DI PERSIO “Jeannie” “Dippy” Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Jeannie with the light brown hair can usually be found rol- ler skating at the Bal-a-Roue. Besides roller skating, her hobbies include drawing and ice skating. In years to come if you are taking a plane trip, don’t be puzzled if the hostess looks familiar! It will probably be Jeannie. LAWRENCE DONNELL “Larry” “Don” Lincoln School Larry is the boy who loves to travel. His hobby deals with the weather. Larry’s ambition is to become a forecasting weather man. Don’t be surprised if his voice is heard on the radio an- nouncing that the weather will be fair and warmer. DOROTHY MARY DONOVAN “Dotty” “Speed” “Flash” Wakefield High School Wakefield’s loss was our gain. Dotty is a tall girl with a grin that will never be forgotten. Dotty’s favorite sports are swimming and skiing. Best of luck, Dot, to your nursing career. [ 29 ] EDITH MAE DOWS “Edy” Lincoln School. Outing Club i. A friendly kind of a girl who is always on her toes — that’s Edy. Her friendly smile and cheerful disposition have made her many friends. Her favorite pastime is roller-skating, and at al- most any time she can be found at the Bal-a-Roue. Although her plans for the future are undecided, Edy will certainly achieve what she sets out to do. SHIRLEY C. DUNCAN “Shirl” Lincoln School. Outing Club i; Glee Club i, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3. Shirley is shy, but her sparkling brown eyes assure you that this girl who loves to curl up with a good book is full of sincere and thoughtful friendliness. Being pilot of Wing Scouts for two years has helped Shirley decide to enter Massachusetts General in order to combine her two major interests of nursing and flying. ROSEMARY DUPILL, “Rosie” “Dupey” Livermore Falls, Maine, 1945. Girls ' Club 3, 4. Rosie’s quick smile and ready wit have made her a favorite with all and a must for a party. Although Rosie works part time, she still finds time to cheer the Melrose boys on in football. Rosie’s main interests are dancing and sports. She is perfectly at ease on skiis, skates, horses, and excels in swimming, too. Rosie plans to enter the field of beauty culture after graduation. MAIDEL DUSTIN “Maidle” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4. A drop in on Maidel will probably find her busy with her large collection of movie stars. Her favorite pastimes are going to the show, playing tennis, and swimming at Winchester where she usually spends her summers. Another of her likes is food -- especially honey-dipped doughnuts and ham. JUDITH EARL “Judie” Roosevelt School. Outing Club 1; Cloa and Plume 1; Freshman Girls Club ; Red Cross 1, 3, 4; War Stamp Council 2, 3, 4. Girls’ Club 3, 4. Judie is a fun-loving gal whose sparkle and sense of humor have made many a rainy day brighter. Her disposition is tops, and these factors have made her one of the well-known members of her class. [ 30 ] ROBERT EDKlNS “Bob” Coolidge School. Hi-Y 2, 3. 4. Within our folds there are certain unheralded people whose ambitions probably exceed those of the more popularly-known. Bob, who has held down a part-time job during his high school career, is one of these people. When he is not working, he can be seen either driving around in a coupe, bowling, or flying around on skates. He also dances and takes part in various out- side activities. BARBARA C. EHRENBORG “Barb” “Barbie” Somerville High School A wink of an eye, a giggle - you know that girl from Som- erville is around. Although Barb is new this year, she has cut quite a place for herself in the hearts of her fellow studes! In her moments of ecstacy, you might find her tickling the ivories and, although she doesn’t relish participating vigorously in sports, she is an ardent fan at any game, especially where Tufts is con- cerned! Her unfailing sense of humor makes her a most desir- able addition to any group. WALTER ERIKSON “Spike” “Swede” Coolidge School. Freshman Baseball; Honor Society 4; Cafeteria Bookkeeper 3, 4. Spike is the fellow with the warm smile and amiable man- ner. His ready wit provided many a laugh for his classmates. Walter often says he doesn’t understand something, yet he always comes up with the right answer. Most of this versatile youth’s spare time is taken up in sports. SARA JANE FAWCETT “Say” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club ; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Bas etball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4. Poised and charming, as well as athletic, is Sara Jane. One of Melrose High’s most popular girls, she always stands high in her classes. Say is planning to become a physical therapist, and we all wish her the best of success in her future career. PRISCILLA FENWELL “Kitten” “Cilia” Prince School, Boston. Operetta 4. Have you ever seen that vivacious brunette working on the Board of Governors at Canteen on a Saturday evening? It is none other than Cilia, one of the most popular and best known girls in M. H. S. As she spends her summers vacationing at Ocean Park, Maine, swimming tops her list of sports, while singing seems to be her favorite pastime. [ 3r ] ry Ill OB BARBARA FENTON “Barb” “Fendie” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Chorus i, 4; Aremac Club 4; Girls ' Club 3, 4. Everyone knows that energetic girl with the strawberry- blonde hair and the radiant personality, called Fendie. She is the very capable president of S. M. C., and loves sports. Fendie spends her summer at China, Maine, swimming! After gradu- ation Fendie plans to attend Fisher Junior College. We know that she will make a perfect medical secretary. RICHARD LOCKHART FIELDEN “Dick” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Cloa and Plume 1; Masque arid Wig 2, 3, Play 4; Treasurer 4; Chess Club 3; Junior Classics League 4. A shock of blonde hair combined with a warm smile dis- tinguish that handsome fellow, who can be seen almost any Saturday night at the Canteen engaging in his favorite pastime, dancing. Naturally it’s none other than Dick Fielden, that lik- able character who has mastered the art of buffoonery. RAYMOND I. FISHER, JR. “Ray” “Bud” Coolidge School. Rifle Club 1, 2. Ray’s quiet manners and friendly disposition have won him a great number of friends. Although his after school work has prevented him from participating in many activities, it has by no means hampered his scholastic standing. Ray’s plans for the future are still indefinite, but he would like to attend some eas- tern college next fall under the N. R. O. T. C. THOMAS FLETCHER “Wimpy” “Zeke” Roosevelt School Tom is a good natured boy and is admired by his friends. He enjoys playing as well as watching hockey. Tom claims that he will be a bachelor, a statement which we doubt very much. His choice of a career is not certain now, but he will, however pick one soon. GEORGE FOLLAND “Scotty” Here’s a fellow who deserves a lot of credit. After serving three years in the U. S. Marine Corps, George came back to M. H. S. for further education to ready himself for the future at Manter Hall. We are sure that whatever George undertakes to do, he will be successful and we all wish him the best of every- thing. [S ] JERE W. FONDA “Fruit” Orchestra 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Trac 2, 3, 4; Assistant Manager Bas- ketball 3; Manager 4; Log Staff, Literary Committee 4. This capable boy has earned a place for himself since coming from Beebe Junior High, Malden, in 1944. His favorite sport is track, but he excels in many more. His plan for the future involves earning a “Dr.” before his name. WILLIAM T. FONDULIS “Fondi” “Speedo” Calvin Coolidge School There goes the last bell, and here comes Speedo seldom late but always just on time. Dan, the policeman, leaves his post when Fondi goes by. Fondi has no immediate plans for the future, but we all hope he will be successful in anything he takes up. ROBERTA FOSTER “Bert” “Bobby” Lincoln School. Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Imprint 3; Freshman Girls’ Club ; Outing Club 1. Bobby has a winning personality that draws you to her immediately. If you ever need cheering up, just go and see Bobby, and she’ll do the trick. Her ambition is to be an air line stewardess. Don’t be surprised if one day you have her for a hostess. Good luck, Bobby. BARBARA ANN FRASER “Barbie” “Barb” “Babs” Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4 Dancing feet and twinkling eyes And a strut that attracts attention, A laughing face, a humorous line And much more we could mention. An airline hostess someday she hopes to be. It takes lots of study and loads of brains But a hostess’ rate Barb’s sure to be! SHIRLEY CHRISTINA FRIBERG “Fri” “Hornets” “Chris” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Orchestra 1, 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4. Sweet, petite, and very neat - this briefly describes the ebul- lient blonde whose versatility covers the field from music to athletics - violinist to field hockey. Her hopes lie in the field made famous by Florence Nightingale, but, if she continues with her music -- move over, Mischa Elman. [ 33 ] “Bob” Coolidge School. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; C arr Treasurer 4; Log Staff. This 160 pounds of pep and power proved to be the state’s best football center. Even though he is a very good student, Bob has always found time to participate in every sport. His ready wit has provided many a laugh for his classmates. Next fall he will enter Cornell University, where he will continue his football career and study to be a veterinary — his lifelong am- bition. CAROLYN ANN GALLAGHER “Lynn” “Cally” “Cal” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Red Cross 1; Basketball 2, 3; Girls ' Club 3, 4. Witty, willing and winsome is Lynn, the gal with the lovely reddish hair. Clever with a needle, she will always be well dressed. Vaughn Monroe’s record, “I’ll See You in My Dreams” is tops on her list of popular songs. Her friends love her for her loyalty as well as that contagious giggle. GILES GARDNER “Red” “Pinky” Roosevelt School. Student Council 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Hockey i, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Hi-Y 3. Never lacking a smile and always with an exuberant dis- position, Giles has become known as one of the best-natured boys in school. A great lover of skiing and skating, he played hockey all four years. Prep school comes next for Giles, although any where he may go, we are sure he will always meet success. DORIS GARNISS “Doris” “Dor” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club ; Cheerleader 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4. A lover of fun, frappes, and freckles - that’s Doris; and with the latter she is well supplied. She, too, is an enthusiastic fan of skiing and has devoted many winter week-ends to perfect- ing her christies. With her share of pep and vitality, she has become well-known to her high school mates. Here’s a sincere wish that Dame Fortune favor her well in the years ahead. DOROTHY ANN GARNISS ‘Dot” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Music Night , 2. Many a person has asked, “Who’s that red-headed girl driv- ing that green truck?” Well, it is none other than Dorothy who has a passion for driving all sorts of automobile contrap- tions. Among other exertions, she likes skiing, (especially at Conway), playing a rough game of tennis, and spending a sum- mer in active sports at Bonny Eagle Lake. [ 34 1 CHARLES GARRETT “Chuck” “Bum” Medford High School. Chuck came to us from Medford High School. Since then he has gained popularity with his cheery smile and winning per- sonality. If his home room has been in an uproar, it is because Chuck was right in the middle. “Always willing with a help- ful hand” seems to be our motto for Chuck. Putting all these things together, we all know that Chuck will be a success wher- ever he goes. PATRICIA ANNE GEARY “Pat” “Patsy” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Qloa and Plume Play i; Band Majorette i, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Masque and Wig 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Operetta 4. Pat, one of the most popular girls in M. H. S., may be rec- ognized by the spontaneous smile with which she greets every- one. She participates in many activities, but she especially likes t o bowl and swim. At the end of her senior year, Pat intends to study nursing. WILLIAM R. GHEN “Bill” Coolidge School. Rifle Club 1, 2. Bill is a familiar person in M. H. S. and has many friends. His favorite sports are wrestling and baseball, but he enjoys all sports. We all hope he is a big success in his future ambitions. He hopes to take up engineering. MERLE CAROL GIBBONS “Tiny” “Legs” “Shorty” Calvin Coolidge School. Red Cross 3, 4; Girls’ Club 4. If you should see a sweet girl walking around the corridor of Melrose High, you can be quite sure that it is Tiny. Her small size and likable ways have attracted many people and won her many friends. After Tiny graduates, she plans to make hairdressing her career. We all wish her the best of luck and lots of happiness in the future. YEE TING GIM “Gim” Lincoln School. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Aremac Club 4. Gim was born in Canton, China, and came to this country eight years ago not knowing a word of English. He deserves much credit for his perseverance and achievements in studies. He has many varied interests, including ping-pong, photography, and his work with the Hi-Y. Not only is he an excellent photo- grapher, but he also does all of his own developing and print- ing. He was elected first vice-president of the All Boys’ Confer- ence in 1946. [ 35 ] DALE GITTES “Gittes” “Git” Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club. A sudden burst of energy down the hall, Making for the stairs with sometimes a sprawl. Never a dull moment in the classroom or out, For here is the girl that is always about. As an “Airplane Hostess” she’ll be soaring in the clouds, For she is one girl of whom we’re mighty proud. A bundle of pep, sparkle, personality, and wit. Yes, this is the girl that we call “Git”. ARTHUR J. GOOD JR. “A. John” “Goodie” “Art” Lincoln School. Operetta i; Cloaks and Plume; Music Night 2; Outing Club 1, 2; Trac 1, 2; Hi-Y 1, 4. Who’s this dashing lad with the sparkling personality? Why, it’s Art Good, of course. Art’s favorite sport is football, and his hobby is scale-model railroads. Having attended Ad- miral Billard Academy, Art is interested in the NROTC after high school. PETER GRAMAS “Pete” Coolidge School. Hi-Y Secretary 1; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Coun- try 2, 3, 4. Pete is a good-looking young man, full of personality, who likes to travel. He is a great follower of sports. Horses are his chief hobby. His ambition is to become a successful business man. Best of luck, Pete, in your career. CAROL GREENLAW Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls Club 3, 4; Honor Society 4. Wherever there is a box of chocolates, there you will find Carol, for eating chocolates is her favorite pastime. She is always found bobbing here and there at a football game, a hockey game, or in 21 1 after school. RICHARD N. GRIFFIN “Dick” “Greg” Coolidge School. Honor Society, President 4. Throughout the years, Dick has been quietly, but steadily winning the admiration and respect of all with whom he has come in contact. Dick, known by all as an excellent student, likes skiing and enjoys sailing his own boat at Rockport. Al- though very modest, he has a happy disposition and a keen sense of humor. [ 36 ] HARRY HABBLITZ Coolidge School. Cartoon Club 3. Harry has been noted through his school years for his fine drawings. He is quite an athlete and spends a great deal of time at his favorite pastime, swimming. He would like to travel and may join the Marines. BARBARA ANN HALLAHAN Calvin Coolidge School Barb is the girl you see going around in the corridors with one of her cheery smiles for everybody. Wherever you see Bar- bara, you’ll see Shirley close behind. Her favorite sports include swimming, bowling, and roller skating. Barbara intends to en- ter the business world after graduation, and we all know she will be successful. VIRGINIA ANN HAMBLIN “Gin” “Ginny” Lincoln School. Freshmart Girls ' Club; Girls ' Club 3, 4; Im- print 4. Ginny, who possesses a pair of mischievous, brown eyes and a becoming blush, is one of the quiet members of our class. Her cheerful disposition and winning smile have made her popular with her classmates. As she is an excellent typist, she is one of the members of the “Imprint”. She plans to attend Burdett Business College. We know she will be a success and wish her the best of luck. DONALD P. HAMILTON “Don” “Hambone” Coolidge School. Rifle Club 1. Don is a quiet and demure lad who will be remembered by everyone for his great sense of humor. Horseback riding is aces with Don, and playing horse shoes is his favorite pastime. To Don we wish lots of luck and success. MARILYN JEAN HAMILTON “Lyn” “Mai” “Mac” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club ; Softball 2, 4; Brush and Fallettc 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Serene brown eyes that can sparkle on occasion and a swirl of dark hair — that’s Mai. A special charm in her scintillating smile and glowing personality creates a friendly atmosphere to all who know her. She enjoys participating in all sports and is an ardent football fan. Lyn also rates dancing high among her special likes. Here’s wishing her success and happiness for the future. [ 37 ] GEORGE HAMMERSTROM “Hammer” “Swede” “Wheel” Coolidge School. Basketball i, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3; Football 4; Baseball 2. Here he is, fellows and girls! A tall, masculine-looking fel- low, always seen chewing gum. George has won many friends in M. H. S., through his great athletic ability and his good nat- uredness toward everyone. He idles most of his time away, par- ticipating in outside sports. Here’s wishing you loads of luck in whatever field you choose, George. RICHARD W. HARLOW “Turk” “Joe” “Dick” Roosevelt School. Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3; Football 3, 4. Hoc- key 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Turk is a happy-go-lucky, carefree, jolly, and popular mem- ber of the Senior class. Although he plays baseball and hockey with a great deal of skill, he is probably best known by every- one for his outstanding football performances. We wish you the best of luck and success in the future, Turk. RUTH HAYES “Butch” Calvin Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Listen! Hear that giggle? Why it ' s that blonde bomber, Butch Hayes. She is not only noted for her strawberry blonde hair, but also for her winning personality. She is interested in all the activities of the school, especially football. We all know that she will succeed in the future in her chosen field of dietician. SHIRLEY HEARNE “Gypsy” Calvin Coolidge School Have you seen the girl with the scintillating smile and spark- ling eyes? You can’t miss Shirley. She is known about school for her exuberance and her enthusiasm for garden (er)ing. Whea- ton is her goal. RICHARD J. HENRY “Dick” Roosevelt School. Freshman baseball. Dick is the fellow who owns the silent model “A” Ford by the name of “Beulah”. You know, the one with the black and red paint job, two green lamps, two-tone horns, and roomy truck body. In his senior year Dick’s mother became ill and he went to work at the Boston Army Base as a seaman on the U. S. Army tugboat “Ritchie”. He is now finishing high school this year. His favorite sports are pool, baseball, and swimming. Dick is going to Massachusetts State to study horticulture. [ 38 ] mm i ii Lit RICHARD HERALD “Big Dick” Lincoln School. Hi-Y . Although Dick did not participate in any school sports, he is very active in sports outside of school. Dick’s hobbies are col- lecting records and foreign stamps, coins, and pictures. A vet- eran of World War n, Dick served in this country and the Pa- cific Theater of Operations. Here’s wishing him all the success that he deserves in whatever he does. JOHN ADAMS HIXON “Hick” “Eljorajim” Roosevelt School. Cross Country i; Hockey i, 2, 3. Should anyone be looking for John, the commuting casanova, he may be frequently found driving around Melrose in a dilap- odated yet popular beach wagon. This happy-go-lucky all round fellow is interested in all Melrose High functionings. Among his activities, Hick’s main interest deals with music; and he is an ardent record fan. When the days get warmer, John spends his time at his summer home at Cape Cod. MARJORIE HOLDEN “Margie” “Marg” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club ; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Honor Society 4. Those freckles, pug nose, and attractive smile all belong to Margie, whose quietness and perseverance have rated her a- mong the highest in our class. Although she is not active in any sport, Margie is an ardent fan of them all. JOHN C. HOLLOWAY “Jackie” “Hap” “Hollo” “Jack” Coolidge School. Football 1; Basketball 2. Melrose High students really gained a wonderful friend in Jackie. He came from Everett when he started Junior High. Jack has a wonderful personality and is able to attract many friends. He is interested in all sports, basketball being foremost. After graduation Jackie expects to travel around somewhat. We wish Jackie much success in whatever he does. J. ALAN HOLMES “Al” “Holmesie” Lincoln School Almost everyone knows Alan because of his jovial manner, and his pleasant way of greeting everybody. Although he did not take part in any school activities, he has led a very active life outside of school. His ambition is to become a salesman, and we are sure he will succeed because of his pleasing person- ality. [ 39 ] ROBERT C. HONG “Bob” Roosevelt School. Nuntius 2, 3; Art Editor 3; Brush and Pallette Club 3. Before the completion of his last year of high school, Bob entered the U. S ' . A. A. F. in ’43. He received his training in Florida and later was sent to India where he worked four months in an airbase in Calcutta. Following that he went into China by way of the Burma Road to serve with the 14th Air Force. There he held a position of a heavy automatic mechanic and as an instructor of Chinese Troops for over a year. NANCY HOWE “Nan” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club ; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Looking for Nan? You will probably find her on Saturday and Tuesday evenings doing one of her fancy four-step turns of Spread Eagles at the Bal-A-Roue, her favorite hangout. One of Nan’s trademarks is the inevitable grape jam sandwiches she has for lunch. As her classmates will surely testify, Nan’s in- fectious giggle has saved many of their jokes. KENNETH HUNNEWILL “Honey” Calvin Coolidge School Ken came from the Coolidge School In 1943 to start as a freshman. He has done fairly well in his subjects and seems to have a craving for reading books. Whatever Ken does in the future after high school we hope he will be a success. DORIS M. HYSON “Dot” “Honey” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Field Hoc ey 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; S. A. T. Staff 2, 3, 4; Baske tball 2. Everyone knows Doris. Why, Of course by her smile and personality. She is a great athlete, also enjoys other sports; swim- ming, skating, dancing. Her intentions for the future are un- certain, but we wish her the best of luck in whatever field she enters. WINIFRED LOUISE ILSLEY “Winnie” “Pooh” “Win” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Basketball 3; Girls’ Rifle ■ Club 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Varsity Softball 3, 4. Winnie’s infectious smile, her inexhaustible pep, and viv- acious nature just go to prove that “good things come in small packages.” As an enthusiastic sports fan, she can usually be found at practically all of the football and basketball games. Be- cause of her friendliness and ingenuity, Win will surely do as well in the business world as she has in school. [ 40 ] DORIS JACKMAN “Dee Jay” “Jack” Roosevelt School “Take it easy now, Dee Jay. Don’t rush.” This ridiculous state- ment follows Dee Jay around the corridors of M. H. S ' ., because hurrying is one thing in which she never indulges. Her main ambition is to spend her winters someplace where it’s warm, but she also wants to teach kindergarten. Let’s hope she won’t be late for school! ALBERT P. JAMES “Al” Roosevelt School. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Doing things and meeting people have kept Al busy during his high school career. He is an ardent camper, a good student, and a hard worker. Camping could well be called his first love, for Al is the type that camps, rain or shine. In the future he plans to go into hotel business; and the summers spent work- ing in a hotel in Maine should have helped immeasurably in pre- paring him for this field. GEORGE JANES “Egghead” “Gizmo” Roosevelt School. Masque and Wig 2, 4; Play 4. Do you want a panacea for your sorrows? Well, the best prescription I can give you is to chum around with Gizmo. He’s always ready to greet you with some whimsical saying. This is strictly confidential, so don’t spread it around, he’s an ac- complished ping-pong player. His other hobbies are sports and laughing - mostly laughing. ELIZABETH JOHANSON “Betty” “Angel” Roosevelt School. Girls’ Club 4; Masque and Wig 4; Christmas Play 4. 5’ 2” of pep, laughter, and sweet-talk. That’s Betty! Super at everything - ’specially Chem. and Smorgasbord! While you’re back in Tennessee for college, don’t forget your Yankee pals. CYNTHIA JONES “Cinny” “Cindy” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Var- sity Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Field Hockey 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Ping! Another ball flew across the net to win the set. Cinny was chalking up another victory — a formidable opponent in any sport, she has played on almost all of our varsity teams. Effervescent, friendly, cheerful . — that’s Cinny to a “T”. [ 41 ] HOMER JONES “Jonesey” Calvin Coolidge School. Basketball 3, 4. Jonesey can be seen any day towering above the other stu- dents like a skyscraper. Everybody who is anybody will agree with me that Homer has personality plus. He has that certain something which will take him a long way toward his chosen goal, whatever it may be. ROBERT R. JONES “Bob” Bob is a happy-go-lucky fellow around school. Although he didn’t go out for school sports, he participates in them when he isn’t working. His greatest pastime is repairing automobiles, especially his own. As yet, Bob is undecided on what he is going to do when he graduates, but we all wish him the best of luck in whatever he chooses. JOHN KELLY “Jack” “Kel” “Joe” Roosevelt School. Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3. A big smile, a good sport, and a great personality, that’s Jack Kelly. He was a great athlete in all sports and one of the most popular members of the senior class. Here’s wishing you the best of luck in the future, Jack. PHYLLIS KENNEY “Phyl” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls Club 3, 4; Cheer- leader 4. A little bit shy, nevertheless with the capacity for all-round good fellowship — this is our winsome “Phyl”. Dancing, skating, swimming, and football rate high on her list of sports. Horse- back riding, however, is paramount. Without her “Oh-h” where would Phyl be? Perhaps in future years all of us will be wear- ing the smartest clothes designed by her. PHILIP T. KINNISON “Phil” “Flip” Roosevelt School. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Indoor Trac 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Trac 4. Swish! Who was that who is skiing like a veteran? Why Phil Kinnison, of course! If he stopped, you would see a tall, broad-shouldered, good-natured boy who is always full of fun. Skiing is not Phil’s only sport; others include swimming, run- ning, and tennis. The future for Phil? Engineering school and we wish him nothing but success. [ 42 ] MMIIHKH4M GEORGE KOOMAS “Gink” “Cushions” Lincoln School. Football i, 2; Basketball x, 2. George is the tall, well-known personality you may have caught a glimpse of if you were walking through Malden Square. His wit and pool table activities have won him many friends. George expects to join the Marines alter graduation and then go to college where we hope he will be very successful. FREDERICK W. KRAFT “Fred” “Freddy” “Gammas” Manhassett High School. Baseball 2. 3, Manager 4; Football 3; Basketball 4; Hi-Y 4. Fred hails from Manhassett, Long Island, and although new in M. H. S., he is very popular. He is an active member of Hi-Y and attends all social functions. Next year, Fred plans to go to Columbia Prep, and then on to Annapolis. With his a- bility to win friends, we know he’ll always be a success. MARIE LAVALLEE “Ree” “Lav” Lincoln School. Band 1, 4; Girls’ Club 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Out- ing Club 1. Marie is the snappy, brown-eyed senior who has a ready smile for everyone. Her favorite pastimes are swimming and dancing. Her plans for the future include training to be an air- line stewardess. May we wish the best of luck to one of the best. JOAN R. LOCKE “Duchess’ Roosevelt School; Outing Club 1; Field Hockey 2; Basketball 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3. Joan doesn’t spend all of her spare time learning the tricks and hidden secrets of bookkeeping. We have seen her doing anything from coasting down Walton Park hill in the winter, sun-tanning on the sandy beach at Cape Cod, copying cartoons, or sipping on raspberry limes at “York’s” after Girls’ Club. PAUL LOFGREN Lincoln School. Imprint Staff 3; Chess Club 3. Paul is well-known for his quiet manner and fine sense of humor. He is interested in being a music teacher and already shows talent at the organ or piano. His other interests consist of chess, bridge, and the study of physics. No matter in what field Paul goes, we are quite sure he will be a success. [ 43 ] liX JOHN LOUNSBURY “Fat” “Skinhead” “Johnny” Lincoln School. Cloa and Plume; Rifle Club i; Outing Club i; Masque and Wig 2, 3; Christmas Play; Junior Speakers ' Bureau 3; Vice President 3. John enjoys traveling - he likes to go places, even if he doesn’t know where. One time, while visiting Norumbega Park, he tried to walk around the Charles River, thinking it was only a pond. His admirable, but vain, attempts ended in ultimate failure after several hours. DAVID LOVEJOY “Dave” “Lovey” Coolidge School. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Rifle Club 1; Chorus 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4. With rings on his fingers and bells on his toes, Dave will make music wherever he goes; for Dave is one of the more ac- tive participants of the school in musical activities. Also active in various other ways, both in and outside of school, he is plan- ning on going in for the naval R. O. T. C. program, but is yet undecided as to what the future holds for him in the way of a vocation. NANCY G. LOVEYS “Nan” “Lov” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Chorus 1, 2; Masque and Wig 2; Class Secretary 2; Field Hockey 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3; President 4; Cheerleader 4; Honor Society 4. N-nice, A-attractive, N-neat, C-cute, Y-youthful, Lrloads of fun, O-obliging, V-vivacious, E-energetic, Y-ya, I did, S-sports- lover. The above, all combined aptly describe Nan, one of the most pleasing, peppy personalities of M. H. S ' . RALPH AUGUSTUS LOVEYS “Gus” “Eljorajim” “Love” Shurtleff School, Chelsea. ■ Vice-President of Senior Class; Stu- dent Council 4; Secretary 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Behind this beguiling smile lies an abundance of subtle hum- or, a ravenous appetite for cheese sandwiches, and an avid in- terest in sports of all kinds. Ralph is an outstanding athlete who has distinguished himself as a prominent member of the “Red Raiders” and was chosen as the New England representative for the “Hearst All-American Football Team.” BARBARA LOWERY “Barb” “B” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Red Cross x, 2; War Stamp Council 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Vice-Presi- dent 4. One of the sweetest and friendliest girls in the class, Barb has deserved her popularity. She always has a warm and friend- ly smile for everyone, which has won for her innumerable friends and will bring her success in wha tever she undertakes. [44] MIIFBIIKMM VINCENT F. LUTI “Vince” “Vinnie” “Vin” Roosevelt School. Masque and Wig 2; Brush and Palette 4; Im- print 4; Operetta 4; Log Staff 4. Oh, so quiet — but boisterous when behind a piano, where he is at ease with Debussy, Chopin, or any sentimental piece. These same “fumbling fingers” are equally at home when work- ing with a paint brush; so it is not unexpected to learn that he plans to go to art school. JUDY LYALL “Buzzy” “Jude” “Juffey” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Vice President; Outing Club 1; Red Cross 1, 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Varsity Terinis 3, 4. Jude is the gal that put the “pep” in “pepper”. She is in- terested in everything and everybody, and is known throughout the school for her smile and cheery, “Hi! How are ya?” Buzz has been an excellent chairman of Girls’ Club Social Committee, and her meetings have certainly showed her versatility. BETSY LYNCH “Bett” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Music Night 1; Brush and Pal- lette 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Log Staff Art Com- mittee 4. She loves cats - dislikes dachshunds intensely - she did love hotdogs until Biology class loves red hair (natural, that is) — this is Betsy! In several years, don’t be surprised to see her name scrawled across an illustration in some leading maga- zine. Lots of luck to a little package of giggles, sunshine, and paint brushes labeled “Betsy Lynch”. RICHARD G. LYNCH “Dick” Lincoln School Because he is always ready to have a good time, we find Dick a real good-natured fellow. Dancing, tinkering, and driv- ing are his favorite pastimes. To Dick we wish all the luck and success in the world. PHYLLIS MAC KENZIE “Phil” “Mac” Ltrtcoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Band 1; Imprint 4. Phil, a vivacious little blonde, flits around the corridors of M. H. S. with a smile for all her fellow students. Being fond of almost any form of athletic activities, you will find her at the bottom of every pyramid in the gym. Her hobby is music, whether in the Red Men’s Band, or from her own tinkling piano. Phil, who types with much speed and accuracy in typing class, was a valuable member of the Imprint staff. We wish this ver- satile lady good luck in anything she pursues. [ 45 1 MARILYN MAC KENZIE “Mac” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Log Staff; Imprint 4; Class Secretary 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4. “Variety is the Spice of Life” is Marilyn’s motto. When it comes to sports, dances, or other school activities, she is right in the midst of them. Her friendly good nature, constant smile, and joviality have rated her high among the students. JANICE MACLACHLAN “Jan” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Student Council 1, 2; Class Vice-President 2; War Stamp Council 2, 3; Secretary of Chess Club 3; Girls’ Club 3; Program Committee 4; Honor Society 4; Junior Classical League 4; Log Staff 4. Her sincere and genial nature has earned Jan top place on our list of most friendly girls. Jan always pitches in for work and pleasure alike, giving everything that she undertakes a fav- orable finale. Will any of us ever forget a friend such a Janice or her esteem as a student? PRISCILLA ELINOR MAC LEOD “Prill” “Cilia” “Mac” “Pat James P. Timilty School, Roxbury. Freshman Girls’ Club. Black hair, blue eyes, pep and personality — that describes Priscilla. Gin-rummy, basketball, skating, and swimming take up most of her spare time. Priscilla’s plans for the future are still uncertain, but she would like to enter the business world. JOHN RICHARD MADDEN “Dick” Calvin Coolidge School. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4; Class President 2 ( 3, 4. Dick is a tall blonde whose smile and personality has made him President of our Class for three years. Football is his fav- orite sport, although he enjoys participating in many others. Dick plans to continue his education in college, and we all wish him success. HARRIET ROSALIND MANSUR “Harrie” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Rifle Club 3, 4; Assistant Range Officer 3. Most of us know Harrie because of her excellent eye for hit- ting the “bullseye” with her rifle. Harriet’s pastime is taken up with watching an exciting game of football or basketball, type- writing, or in Church activities. Harriet plans to enter Katherine Gibbs Business College in the fall. We all wish you the best of luck, Harriet. [ 46 ] -rw-r EiniDi m In IrlllKI WL .LkJ BARBARA ANN MARSH “Barb’’ “Bobbie” Calvin Coolidge School. Band i, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Or- chestra 2, 4. When you hear the sound of a mellow clarinet, it’s not Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, nor Woody Herman; no, “Gates”, it’s Bobbie Marsh. A quiet, unassuming girl who knows her music, Bobbie is always seen marching across the gridirons with the band during the football season. Her plans are indefinite, but we know that she’ll be a success in whatever she undertakes. HARRY W. MASKELL “Henri” Roosevelt School. Senior Speakers’ Bureau Vigor, popularity and a swell personality. Add up these qualities and you have the likeable Henri. Although he has not actively participated in every sport, his interest in them is keen, football being his favorite. After graduation, he wants to be- come a minister and plans to go to Gordon College of Theology. Best of luck to you, Harry. WILLIAM PETER MATERESE “Will” “Pete” “Willie” Lincoln! School. U. S. Navy. Will came to M. H. S. from the Lincoln School. In his Junior year he had to leave and join the Navy. Will is back with us now at M. H. S., and is doing a fine job. After grad- uation he plans to go to college, but has not yet decided on the one. Will is a quiet sort of fellow, but with his pleasing per- sonality, he acquires life long friends. We all wish you the best of luck after graduation, Will. JOAN ALICE MATHESON “Little-one” “J. A.” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Cloa and Plume; Girls’ Club 3, 4 Are you looking for “Little-one?” You’ll more than likely find her in Ogunquit, Maine, because she’s very fond of the town. When she isn’t reciting, she is writing poetry. She hopes to pass her bar examinations in the near future. WILLIAM G. McGOURTY “Bill” “Byle” Roosevelt School, Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Cloa and Plume; Oper- etta 4. A friendly smile and .a pleasing personality proved to be best assets of this favorite son of M. H. S. Unable to participate in sports because of his small stature, he was instrumental in cheering our team on to victory in the capacity of cheerleader. Although his future is uncertain at present, we know he will succeed in whatever he may undertake. [ 47 ] r 9 ANNETTE MARY McKENNA “Mac” “Nette” “Mook” Roosevelt School Bubbling over with energy, Annette is cheerfully welcomed with her inexhaustible supply of jokes and experiences. Spark- ling and spunky, Annette will be, without a doubt, successful in her future. JEAN A. McKENNEY “Jeanie” “Bert” “Happy” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3; Chair- man of Membership Committee 4; Chess Club 3; Junior Classical League 4. Looking for Bert? Well, you might try the church, where she spends half her time, or maybe she’s at home, knitting on that blue sweater, or perhaps translating Latin! Supercharged with enthusiasm and bubbling over with good humor — yes, that’s Jean, the lovable little girl who is always “on the sunny side of the street.” JEAN MESSER “Scotty” “Jeanie” Roosevelt School. Cloaks and Plume; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Jean’s vim, vigor and vitality lead her into many activities, which include skating, tennis, and swimming. Also, she par- takes in community affairs as well as school activities. Jean’s road is now leading her to Kathleen Dell School where she will study to become a secretary. RAYMOND MEUSE “Ray” Lincoln School. German Club 4. Ray is never without his friendly smile and timely joke. He possesses a natural quickness and aptitude for learning, two as- sets which have brought him happily through the years. Con- tinue to charm people with your scintillating personality, Ray, and you are sure to be a success. MIRIAM DOROTHY MILLAR Calvin Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 3, 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1. Have you seen that quiet, friendly girl around school? That’s Miriam and her favorite pastime is crocheting. After gradua- tion, Miriam intends to study beauty culture at Banford Aca- demy. So when you have your hair done, look closely, girls! It may be Miriam who will do it. [ 48 ] ELEANOR R. MILLIKEN “Millie” Calvin Coolidge School. Girls’ Club i, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Bas- ketball 2, 3. A bubbling smile, a cheery “hello”, and genuine friendli- ness are but a few extraordinary gifts that versatile Eleanor pos- sesses. She is a follower of school sports, clubs, and music, and is admired and well liked by all who know her. Eleanor has not definitely decided where she intends to continue her school- ing, but we can wish her the very best of everything in happi- ness and success in all the work she undertakes. JEAN E. MILTON “Hokie” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Tennis 2; Field Hockey 2, 3; hog 4; Imprint 3, 4; Impiint Typ- ist 4; Brush and Pallette 2, 4; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 4. Popularity! Pep! and Personality! is a perfect description of Jean, who has a cheery smile for everyone. She is liked by all in M. H. S. and excels in many activities. Her personality and capabilities have gained for her many positions inside and out- side of school. RICHARD MOORCROFT “Lillie” “Dick” Calvin Coolidge School. Cheerleader 2, 3. Dick didn’t participate in any High School sports but is very much interested in sports outside of school. Dick’s hob- bies are collecting records and dancing. Dick is a veteran of World War n and served in the U. S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Isles. Here’s hoping Dick gets loads of success. SHIRLEY MOOREHEAD “Shirl” Lincoln School. Cloak and Plume; Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Junior Speakers’ Bureau 1, 2. If you have an ache in your toe or a pain in your neck and would appreciate being treated by a beautiful, auburn-hair- ed physiotherapist, call on Shirl. Perhaps she will play chords on your vertibrae since she used to be a pianist. Yet in all her activities she will work her way into your heart. PATRICIA MOREY “Cat” Roosevelt School. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Brush and Pallette 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 1; Cloak an d Plume; Junior Red Cross 2, 3; Imprint 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3; Speakers’ Bureau 3; Hob- by Club 2; Junior Classical League 4. Cat is the girl who always shows up in Orchestra with a different instrument. Her ambition is, of all things, to be an anthropologist; so, when you next fly over the Gobi Desert, in- vestigate that tent on the sand. It may be Cat’s. [ 49 ] CLIFFORD MORSE “Cliff” “Mouse” Coolidge School. Ri ' le Club 3, 4; Student Council; Hi-Y 3, 4. Cliff is an up-and-coming lad who is always ready with a grin and a helping hand wherever it is needed. Cliff’s favorite sports are tennis and hockey, with football coming in a close third. Cliff’s next stop is M. I. T., where he will study archi- tectural engineering; so keep your eyes open because the home you build may be a “Creation by Morse.” ROGER W. MORSE Lincoln School. Hi-Y 2. With his quick wit and his friendly nature, Roger is fun to have along anywhere. Horses are his hobby. Eating is his favorite pastime. We wish you luck, Roger. EDWARD MOSSMAN “Eddie” Roosevelt School. Outing Club; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Trac 3, 4; Rifle Club 4. Eddie is the kind of person who can see the humorous side of almost anything. There is but one thing that can remove him from his usually facetious moods. That is having to get up early after a previous day of unsuccessful duck hunting (his favorite outdoor sport.) MARJORIE MOULTON “Marge” “Margie” Lincoln School. Cloa and Plume; Varsity Field Hockey 4; Var- sity Basketball 4; Varsity Softball 4. Marge’s cheerful smile and wonderful personality are well known in the corridors of Melrose High. She is all-out for sports, and her favorite recreation is dancing. We all know that whatever Marge undertakes to do, she will be successful. MARK F. MULLALEY “Gus” Roosevelt School. Football 4. Gus left Melrose High after he had completed his sopho- more year to join the Navy. After his discharge from the ser- vice, he re-entered Melrose High to continue his studies where he had left off. Mark was the only veteran on the football squad this year. [ 5 ° 1 HAZEL G. MUNSEN “Haze’’ “Goo” “Brown Eyes” Calvin Coolidge School Here’s to the girl with the pleasing personality and the cheery “hello’s” for everyone. Good luck in your future nurse’s training. I am sure any hospital in which you choose to serve will be more than glad to welcome you with your winning smile. We know you’ll make good. ROY SAMUEL MUNSEN “Sam” “Oscar” “Banjo Eyes” Coolidge School. Roy hailed from the Coolidge school in ’43. We all know that Roy has made many friends in M. H. S ' . If you see a tall handsome young gentleman, who answers to the name of Os- car, with a big broad friendly smile for everyone, floating through the corridors of M. H. S. you can rest assured that it’s Roy. We all wish you lots of luck and happiness in your future, Roy. ALBERT STEDMAN MURDY, JR. “Al” “Sted” Roosevelt School. Cloa and Plume i. Play 1; Junior Speakers ' Bureau 1, 2; Secretary 1; Currertt Events Club 3, 4; Aremac Club 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Imprint 2, 3, 4; News Editor 3, Ed- itor-in-Chiej 4; Log Editor-irt-Chie] . Sted’s joking, fun-loving nature, diversified interests and four years of work for the BOSTON AMERICAN very capably out- fit him for his aim in future life, that of advertising. JANE M. MURPHY “Murph” “Swede” Lincoln School. Cloa and Plume; Freshman Girls’ Club; Out- ing Club 1; Glee Club 1; Chorus 1, 2. Because of her ready wit, Murph is one brunette who is easy to know but hard to forget. Her foremost interest is evident to anyone who has seen her on a dance floor. After graduation, Murph plans to enter nurse’s training school, and later to travel. THOMAS F. MURPHY “Tom” Calvin Coolidge School. Football 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2; Maritime Academy Tom left us in his junior year to attend the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Upon graduating from the Academy, he served on a Liberty ship for a few months as a third mate. Tom went on active duty in the Navy as Ensign in April, 1945, and spent most of his time in the Pacific. r 51 ] niiii.li f 1PT JOAN A. MUSE St. Mary’s. Freshman Girls’ Club; Imprint 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Wherever she is, she’ll have a good time; for that’s the way she is. While she was waltzing at the Canteen or cheering in the grandstands — her favorite diversions — her “Well, gee whiz” became known to everyone. On the more serious side we find Joan ambitious, aiming high, and determined to make a success in dietetics. JOHN NORKEVECK “Nocky” “Benny” “Jackie” Calvin Coolidge School. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Speak- ers’ Bureau 3; Trac 2, 3. Nocky, a versatile athlete who can play almost any sport, is also a swing fan — where there’s music, there is Nocky. With his brown eyes and pleasing smile, he is known by everyone as a fellow who is full of fun. Nocky can always be found at home listening to his radio with the boys. Here’s wishing Nocky hap- piness in any career he chooses. JEANINE A. NORTON “Mike” “Mick” “Mickey” Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Basketball 3; Field Hockey 3, 4. That isn’t the wind blowing. It’s Mickey fluttering those envied eyelashes of hers. Mick has lots of pep, which we think is because she eats a full course meal every morning. For her future she plans to be a hostess in Florida and we all wish her the best of luck. CARL OBERG “Obey” Roosevelt School Carl is a quiet boy who has little to say in school. He is interested in auto mechanics and probably will enter this field after graduation. Good luck, Carl. JANET ELIZABETH OBERG “Jan” “Obie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Glee Club 2. 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Brush and Pallette 3, 4. Janet has brown hair, hazel eyes, and a pleasant smile that radiates good-nature and friendliness. She’s very clever at art and plays the piano. We are sure she will make as much a suc- cess at college next fall as she has made here at Melrose High School. [ 52 ] FRANCIS J. P. O’BRIEN “Obie” “Twinkle Toes” “Frannie” Lincoln School. Rifle Club 2, 3. Frannie, better known as Obie, was well known to his fellow classmates for having a great sense of humor along with a winning smile. Although Obie never played any sports, he was an ardent fan. Frannie could always be found serving what he called, “The Best Sodas in Town”, at Haslams’. Obie is now serving in the U. S. Army; and upon discharge, he plans to go to business school. Good luck to you, pal. FLORENCE ROSE O’LEARY “Flo” “Irish” “Rosie” “O’Leary” St. Mary’s School. Freshman Girls ' Club. Chic, gracious, full of pep, Florence is the life of any party. She is an ardent music lover and a perfect dancer. Outside her school activities, Flo is very fond of football, baseball, and bas- ketball games. At present, she plans to enter the business world. Later — who knows? CHESTER OLIVER “Chet” Calvin Coolidge School For unusual skill in making intricate models, talented ability for sketching and drawing, and the somewhat more common desire for amusement which a movie or sport might offer, Chet is easily distinguished among his friends. Chester intends to study pharmacy. EUGENE E. ORCUTT “Gene” “Sonny” Lincoln School. Gene has always been interested in music, sports, and girls, especially the latter. He has always geen a good student with plenty of personality. We wish him the best of luck. BEVERLY PARK “Bev” “Parksie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Friendly, fun-loving, and full of pep is our Bev. Her “Hi, Kids,” greets many people in the course of a day. We can easily see where Bev will be a success in any occupation she chooses. To you, Bev, will go the respect and admiration of all your friends at M. H. S. [ 53 ] MARTHA PEABODY PARKE “Pit” “Marti” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Cloa and Plume, Play i; Outing Club i; Hobby Club 2; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4, Play 3; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3; Chess Club 3; Imprint, Service Reporter 2; Alumni Editor 3; News Editor 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Classical League 4; Girls’ Basketball Manager 4. Did you hear an infectious giggle burst forth? No doubt it came from Pit, that pert miss with the dancing brown eyes and turned up nose. JOSIAH CLARK PHILLIPS “Clark” “Joe” “Josie” Calvin Coolidge School. Rifle Club 1, 2; Baseball 1, 4; Indoor Trac 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Trac 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. Here he is, that Casanova with the lovable grin and friendly “Hi!” for all his classmates. Most anytime you can find Clark in Stearns and Hills Drug Store, mixing up frappes for his numerous friends. Racing down ski slopes in the winter, and swimming in the warmer months are his favorite pastimes, and he’ll challenge anyone to a game of pool or chess. SHIRLEY LOUISE PHILLIPS “Flips” “Smiley” “S. A.” Calvin Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club, Secretary 1; Cloa and Plume, Play 1; Imprint Representative 1; Hobby Club 2; Imprint Staff 2, 3, 4; Exchange Editor 3; Associ- ate Editor 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Play 2; Chess Club 3; Senior Speakers’ Bureau, Vice- President 3; Tennis Manager 4; Log Staff 4; Honor Society, Vice- President 4. MAXINE ELIZABETH PHINNEY “Max” “Maxie” Lincoln School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 1, 2, 3; Nuntius 2; Girls’ Rifle Club 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Current Events Club 4; Field Hockey 3; Basketball 3; Softball 3, 4. Because Max is outstanding in music, adept in athletics, and prominent in many activities both at school and at church, she is well known to most of her classmates. BARBARA M. PIKE “Barb” “Bobbie” “Pikey” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Cloa and Plume; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4, Annual Play 2, 3; Girls’ Ri‘le Club 3, 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4; Current E- vertts Club 4; Basketball 3; Softball 3; Cheerleaders’ Squad 1, 2, 3; Junior Classical League 4; Honor Society. Supercharged with energy and radiating good cheer. Barb has kept herself busy by participating in both church and school activities. [ 54 ] WILLIAM R. PLUMMER “Billy” Coolidge School. Freshman Baseball; Hi-Y 3; Vice-President 4; Baseball 4. Bill is one of the quiet students in our Senior Class. He has been very active in his duties at Hi-Y. Bill is average in his stud- ies, but in the line of making friends he is tops. Right at the present he is undecided about college. GLADYS C. POLK “Gladie” “Brownie” “Polkie” “Fanny” Calvin Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 3, 4. During her four years at M. H. S., Gladie has won many friends with her pleasing personality and winning smile. Out- side of school she enjoys dancing, bowling, swimming, and rid- ing. In the future Gladie plans to do hairdressing. We know she will make good and we wish her luck in her career. LLOYD POMEROY “Pom” Somerville High School. Baseball 3, 4. Pom came to Melrose High in his Junior Year. Last spring he went out for baseball; this year he played third. Besides be- ing a baseball enthusiast, Pom goes in big for roller skating, ice skating, pool, and football. Upon graduation Lloyd intends to join the Army so that he can further his schooling. ROBERT PORTER “Bob” Roosevelt School. Trac 2; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4; Aremac 4. We all know Bob as one of the jolliest fellows in high school. Among Bob’s many pastimes, bicycle racing, in which he excels, is his favorite. His ambition is to own a large ranch in the West. So, if your ambition is to become a cowboy, he will be only too glad to hire you. GRAFTON W. POTTER “Graf” “Skip” Roosevelt School. Hi-Y 4; Rifle Club 4; Trac 4. We will always remember Skip for his friendly dispo sition and his keen sense of humor. Although he has not taken an ac- tive part in social events in school, he has been very active in both social and sporting activities outside of school. Though Graf is not sure whether he wants to be an architect or a psy- chiatrist, we hope he will be successful and wish him the best of luck always. [ 55 ] JOAN PRAY “Winkie” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Imprint 4; Operetta 4. Everybody must have noticed the girl who came back to school in September nearly as brown as a chestnut. To her friends and classmates she is known as Winkie, a name which came out of nowhere. Her vim and vigor is something we will all wish we had in forty years to come. Winkie is a great lover of sports, music, and movies. KENNETH PROCTOR “Ken” Lincoln School. Cloak and Plume 1; Rifle Club 1; Masque and Wig 2, 3; President 4; Hi-Y 4. Ken is probably one of the tallest and most bashful boys in Melrose High School. Among his many outside school inter- ests ping pong and traveling are his favorites; reading also ranks high, especially historical novels. His hobby is coin collecting, and his chief ambition is to become a diplomat. NELLIE PURDHAM “Nel” “Purdy” Calvin Coolidge School Nel is the girl with the lovable personality. She likes all sports, such as swimming, baseball, football, basketball, and dan- cing. When she is late for class, she greets the teacher with a big smile and what seems to be a legal excuse. And if you hear someone whispering across the room and asking another about the shorthand assignment, you will know it is. You guessed it, it is Nellie. SALLY QUINCY “Sal” “S. Q. ” “Que” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Red Cross Club 1, 2; War Stamp Council 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Log Literary Committee 4 - Whether she is ably assisting Mr. Norris in his office or cheering at a football game, Sal is always bubbling with pep and enthusiasm. We all know her as the vivacious brunette with the sparkling brown eyes and the pleasing smile. Sal has won a special place among her large circle of friends; so we shall not be surprised to hear that she makes a success of her college life. Her popularity is well deserved for she is always friendly and has a pleasing smile for everyone. FREEMAN RAND “Randie” Roosevelt School. Rifle Club 1. Randie is a tall, pleasant, blonde-haired fellow who hates women. He enjoys the outdoors very much, especially hunting and sailing. After graduation he expects to enter the service. ELIZABETH RAWDING “Betty” “Lizzy” Calvin Coolidge School. Although Betty appears to be quiet and shy, her friends know her to be full of pep and personality. Betty’s main interest is roller skating. Some of her others are dancing, ice skating, ski- ing and football. HAROLD F. REED, JR. “Harry” “Reed” Coolidge School. Student Council 3; Class Treasurer 3; Honor Society, Treasurer, Chairman of Program Committee 4. Besides having numerous school activities, Harry spends a great deal of time swimming, skiing, playing tennis, and dancing at the Canteen. Among his hobbies stamp collecting and piano playing are chief interests. Harry is also extremely interested in chemistry and is eager to become a chemical engineer. CHARLOTTE RICE “Charlie” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club] Cloa and Plume 1; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Field Hockey 4; Out- ing Club 1; Girls’ Rifle Club 4. Full of fun, bubbling with vitality, and always late for ev- erything, that’s Charlie. Wherever she goes, her sense of humor gives life to the crowd. During her four years at M. H. S ' ., Charlie has been busy collecting an abundance of friends and memories. She loves to dance and likes all sports. Her iuture is uncertain, but we can’t help knowing that she will be a suc- cess. So, here’s to Charlie — best of luck. SHIRLEY RICHARDSON “Shirl” Essex function Vermont High School. Honor Society 4. If you see a girl with a miscievous glint in her eye, it’s bound to be Shirl. Hailing from Essex Junction High School in 1945, Shirl lost no time in establishing herself as a member of our Honor Society. When not participating in newsy news, she is giggling over a good joke. MELVYN RINFRET “Mel” Roosevelt School. Melvyn is the jovial, carefree boy who has a great interest in sports, especially baseball and football. In the future he plans to enter college and take up a profession which will be a mystery to the world until his name makes the headlines of every news-, paper in the country. [ 57 ] MARJORIE ROAF “Marge” “Margie” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club i; Cloa and Plume i; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Operetta 4 - A happy, good-natured gal who loves to dance, and who gets a lot of fun out of life — that’s Margie. She is interested in all sports in general, especially football. Marge has long an- ticipated being a nurse, and she will enter training in the fall. PRUDENCE MAY ROBERTS “Pru” “Prudy” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4. P stands for politeness which she always uses. R is for radiant smile she will never lose. U stands for that understanding nature that she always displays. D is for dancing which she enjoys very much. E stands for ease which she puts you at. N is for Nursing which is her future ambition. C stands for calm because Prudy never gets excited. E stands for eyes which are always sparkling. DAVID ROSS “Dave” Roosevelt School. Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Dave is mainly interested in outdoor life activities, such as hunting, fishing, and skiing in that order. Although he has not represented any of our athletic teams, Dave is one of the men on the first team in our rifle club and enjoys sports of all types. Here’s wishing you luck in the field of wild life conservation, Dave. MURIEL ROUSE “Mert” Lincoln Junior High School, Malden. Girls’ Club 3, 4. Quiet? Well, a little — full of fun? You bet! — Her cheery “hiya, kid” and friendly smile have won the hearts of many. Mert, who came to us from Malden in her sophomore year, en- joys many sports; dancing, and especially the movies. She has found time not only for out-of-school activities but also for cheering victorious Melrose from the grandstands. ANTHONY C. RUSSO “Hawk” Lincoln School. Operetta 4. Although Hawk is capable of being an outstanding athlete, his main interests are music, motorcycles and social activities. He makes a real hit with the ladies and is a riot of fun among the boys. It is rumored that Hawk has a serious side though we have never seen it. [ 58 ] JACQUELINE A. RUSSO “Jacquie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club, President; Cloa and Plume; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Play 3, 4; Correspond ing Secretary 4; Imprint 3; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3; Vice Pres- ident 4; Girls’ Club 3; Program Chairman 4. Behind Jacquie’s brown eyes and curly hair is a spark o orig- ( inality which flames in her writing and acting. Her poise and ability for leadership do not conceal her vivacity and humor. Perhaps a future best seller will have Jacquie’s name engraved on the cover. ANN SAWYER Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Basketball 3; Field Hockey 2, 3; Imprint 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Program Com- mittee 3. One of the sweetest and friendliest girls in our class, Ann well deserves her popularity. With a gracious smile, she is the first to offer her services for every variety of work or play. Ann is planning to be a nurse and will continue her education at Simmons. Success is bound to follow her. WILLIAM I. SCARBOROUGH “Billy” “Skeebo” Lincoln School. Chorus 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3. A witty greeting, a hearty laugh and hello prepare you for the entrance of Bill. Bill has made friends in and out of school. No one is able to keep a straight face when he is around. May your success in athletics and social activities continue in your future plans. GARTH SCOTT “Scottie” “Red Light” Calvin Coolidge School. Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4; President 4. Scottie is a grand fellow and a good sport. He has contrib- uted to his popularity by being a fine goalie and a superb foot- ball player. Scottie thinks he’ll go to Mount Hermon after graduating from high school. We all wish him the best of luck and success in the future. EARLE SANFORD SEARS “Figgie” Coolidge School; Band 1, 2, 3. Upon completion of his Junior year here at M. H. S., Earle enlisted in the Coast Guard. After his discharge in 1946 he came back to M. H. S. to finish his schooling and obtain his diploma. Earle intends to enter Tufts Engineering School in the near future. We know he will be a success. [ 59 ] PAULINE VIRGINIA SHATTUCK “Polly” “Fishface” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Cloaks and Plume, Sec- retary; Masque and Wig 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3; 4; Imprint 4. Polly, that petite brunette with the happy smile, is an ardent swimmer. So if you happen to see a new life guard at the lake, look carefully! It may be Polly. AUDREY L. SHAW “Audie” “Shaw” “Cowboy” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Gills’ Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 2. Close friends of Shaw recognize her personality to be one of quiet friendliness combined with a prodigious sense of hum- or. Her widespread fame in driving has earned for her the nickname of Cowboy. After graduation Shaw plans to enter college. FRANCES SHAW “Franny” “Fran” Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 3, 4. Franny, whom you have seen walking down the corridor, is the vivacious brunette with the sparkling brown eyes. Danc- ing is her favorite pastime, and she is planning to make it her career. When she graduates she hopes to become a dancing teacher. We’re wishing you the best of luck, Franny. PETER SHERIDAN “Mope” “Shirt” “Pete” Calvin Coolidge School. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Winter Trac 3; Junior Speakers’ Bureau 2; Senior Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4. Here is a boy with a lot of everything. Pete made many friends in his four years at Melrose High through his great ath- letic ability on the football team and his hearty “Hello” to ev- eryone. He passes most of his time at a pool table and when- ever possible he participates in all other sports. Here’s wishing you loads of luck and happiness in whatever field you venture into, Pete. BARBARA SHIMMIN “Barb” “Shim” Roosevelt School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club; Softball 2; Basketball 2; Field Hoc ey 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Red Cross Repn ' esentative 4. If you ever read a front page story, “Explosion! Chemistry lab of Mass. State College,” you might guess that Barb has been experimenting again in her favorite subject. She also enjoys skiing and swimming, and her large collection of miniatures might surprise many an avid collector. [60 ] FIKIUT ROBERT SHULTZ “Bob” “Shultzy” Orchestra 4; Band 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Imprint 4. Bob came to spend his senior year here from Nether Provi- dence High in Springhaven, Pennsylvania. Everyone knows him through his playing on the football and basketball teams and tooting the trombone in Dick Marshall’s band. ELIZABETH SIM “Betty” “Liz” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Basketball 2; Field Hock e y 2, 3 4; Softball 3, 4. With a cheery hello for everyone, you meet Betty, whose sparkling personality captivates anyone who comes in contact with her. Her chief interests are in all sports, in which she ex- cels. Although she in uncertain regarding work after graduation, we wish her success always. NANETTE SIMKINS “Nan” “Sim” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club ; Girls’ Club 3, 4. See that cute blond hurrying down the corridor? That’s Nan, a gal that’s got everything — and a good sense of humor. Sunday evenings she spends her time writing a secretary’s report for the S. M. C., and on week-ends she’s the life of the party. After M. H. S ' ., Nan will continue her education by taking a legal secretarial course at Fisher Junior College. LURA B. SI MONTON “Laurie” Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Have you seen a blond haired girl, with sparkling blue eyes scurrying about the corridors? She’s Lura Simon ton, who came to Melrose High from Malden. Who knows, someday she may be one of our famous opera stars, as she has a very promising soprano voice. Lura’s sweet personality and charming voice will certainly bring her success at college. “Aloha” to Lura. CHARLES E. SMALL “Chuck” Coolidge School. Rifle Club 1, 2, 4; Hi-Y 4. Chuck is the only member of our class who will have to remain Small for the rest of his life. His favorite sports are swimming, and horseback riding, and he is a lover of cowboy tunes. In the future don’t be too surprised if you meet him in some far-off city, for his ambition is to travel. [ 61 ] n - .kJ. nmuBim GLADYS E. SNOW “Glad” “Gladie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Softball 3; 5 . A. T. Staff, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. Here’s a demure girl who has collected many friends and salt shakers through her high school years. By taking an active part in Basketball, Softball, and Field Hockey, Gladie has won a permanent place among the girl athletes of our class. HARRIET SNOW Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Cloa and Plume 1; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Club 3; Field Hockey 3, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Basketball 4. A whiz on the basketball court, on a hockey field, or just in the corridors (especially at lunch time!!), Harri is a bundle of unreleased energy. Her riotous laughter — which usually turns into tears streaming down her cheeks — fills all her classes and makes her one who is and always will be a lot of fun. CYNTHIA ANN SPADAFORA “Cya” “Spadie” “Spat” Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Field Hockey 2, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Softball 3, 4. Pep, vim, vigor describe Spadie to a “T”. Her four years in high school have brought great reward to her. Not only has she won many friends with her sparkliilg personality, but she has taken an active part in athletics. She’s colorful or serious, wise or witty, and always, unanimously, one peach of a girl. CHESTER H. SPARKS JR. “Chet” Coolidge School. Rifle Club 1, 2. Chet is interested in nearly all sports and especially in wrest- ling, hockey, and football. He is also interested in flying and takes lessons at Revere Airways. Chet has not made definite plans for the future, but he hopes to take up machinist work. We hope he has a very successful future. CAROLYN RAE SPINNEY “Callie” “Spin” Lincoln School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club; Imprint 2, 3; Exchange Editor 4; Brush and Pallette 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Basketball 4. Start with a cute kid, mix some green eyes hidden by thick brown bangs, add a honey personality, and there you have a per- fect description of “Callie.” Having fun seems to be her hobby whether she’s batching it with the girls, or out on a heavy date. [ 62 ] ARNA JEANETTE STANTON “Am” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Orchestra i, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 4; Current Events Club 3, 4; Im- print 2, News Editor 3; Makeup Editor 4. To honor M. H. S ' , by being Mass. Girls’ State Lieutenant- Governor would be enough to win our applause; but being a cel- list, a trombonist, an “Imprint” editor, and a regular on the Hon- or Roll further qualifies Arna for the ideal girl of 1947. NORMA STEEVES “Norm” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Outing Club 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Choi ■us 3, 4. Norma has a gift of rhetoric that should make even Baron Munchausen envious. Bubbling over with witticisms and hum- orous exclamations, she can turn the dullest conversation into an exciting adventure. Norm’s accomplished dancing and ebul- lient spirit have won her the admiration of a host of friends. LESTER H. STEPHENSON, JR. “Stevie” “Les” Roosevelt School. Cloa and Plume. Stevie is that ambitious character that you see running the cafeteria. Besides working in the cafeteria, Stevie spends his time raising chickens and running taxis. Stevie’s hobby is re- pairing his oil-smeared Ford. GLORIA MARION STERLING Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Outing Club; Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Versatile, good-natured Gloria is well known throughout the high school for her jovial personality. Gloria spends her leisure time in attending some sports event or going to the mov- ies. Gloria plans to further her education in anticipation of a nursing career, and we know success will follow her because of her kindness and thoughtfulness for others. FREDERICK A. STEVENS, JR. “Fred” Rifle Club 3, 4; Vice President 4. Fred returned to Melrose for his Junior and Senior years at M. H. S. after attending schools in Quantico, Virginia, and San Juan Capistrano, California. A good student, he was a mem- ber of the Scholarship Society in the California School. His numerous hobbies include stamp collecting, guns, and model trains. Always holding high ideals, he enjoyed working hard to achieve his aspirations. [ 63 ] .kJ- II um RICHARD STEWART “Dick” Band i, 2, 3; Drum Major 4; Operetta 4. Dick came to M. H. S. from Malden Beebe Junior High. He left school in February of his junior year to attend the Admiral Farragut Naval Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey. He fin- ished a six month’s course there and came back to Melrose High in order to obtain his diploma. After graduation, Dick plans to attend the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. ROBERT STILES “Bob” Roosevelt School. Baseball 4. During his four years at Melrose High, Bob has made many new friends and is very popular among his classmates. Bob hopes to further his education after graduation. Best o£ luck, Bob, we hope that you will be successful. JOHN J. SULLIVAN “Sully” “Rod” Sully came to us from St. Mary’s. With a jolly, carefree manner and radiant smile, Sully greets his many schoolmates. His favorite sports are pool and basketball, the former being his specialty. MARTHA LOIS SUMNER “Sum” “Marty” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls ' Club; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Club 2, 3; Basketball 4; Imprint 4. Sum’s warm smile and friendly nature together with her willingness to help have gained her a position on the High Hon- or roll of popularity. Her agility and deftness on the basketball court helped to sink many a decisive basket. All these qualities combined in one person spell SUCCESS. RICHARD SURETTE “Dick” Somerville Jr. High Dick, as most of his friends call him, has a winning smile and a pleasing personality. We feel that in whatever work he enters, he will win as many friends as he did in M. H. S ' . [64 ] FC11F11RM71 DONALD SUTHERLAND “Don” “88” Calvin Coolidge School. Band i, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Brush and Pallette, 3; Junior Classical League; Operetta 4. Don is often seen rattling the ivories for assemblies and chorus. He is active in DeMolay, and the sport which ranks highest with him is skating. After graduation, he plans to enter a pre-medical school. Optima fortuna libi! CHARLES SWAINE “Charlie” Calvin Coolidge School. Charlie is a reserved, but carefree boy who really does take an interest in school. During the winter season he may be seen breaking ski poles on a lofty hill, or skating on a smooth ice. He is an ardent movie and sports fan and upholds the cheering section of M. H. S. Charlie plans to enter the scientific course at Northeastern University. DOROTHY M. SWIFT “Dottie” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Imprint 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Junior Classical League 4. Here’s to Dottie, So gay an petite, Always trim from her head to her feet. Full of vim and ready for fun, Dottie is liked by everyone! PAUL SWINDLEHURST “Swindy” Coolidge School. Rifle Club 2, 3. Although Paul hasn’t participated in the field of athletics, Paul is well liked by everyone. Because of his pleasing person- ality and winning ways, he has many friends. His favorite pastime is skiing and swimming. Paul plans to attend Bentley School of Accounting after graduation. DOROTHY I. SYMMES “Dot” “Symsie” Roosevelt School. Outing Club 1; Rifle Club 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Dot entered the portals of M. H. S. in “43”, a clever, pert, and tailored young lady. During her four years, her personal- ity, plus a cheerful smile, and a willingness to help has won Dot a multitude of friends. She is a talented horsewoman and has made a name for herself in the horse show world. In the future Dot hopes to own a stable of show horses. We all know she will reach the top of the ladder. [ 65 ] ROBERT P. TARR “Bob” “Muscles” Lincoln School A bright smile and a cheery “Howdy” — that’s our Bob. Bob participates in all sports and excels in swimming. He is not sure what he wants to do after he finishes school, but we all know he will be a success in whatever he attempts. Good luck, Bob! HAROLD TENGBERG “Harry” Coohdge School. Cartoon Club 3, 4. Everyone has seen Harold drifting around school now and then, heading for cartoon club, or downstairs for the motion pic- ture projector to show movies in the auditorium. In his soph- omore year Harold left us to go to Winchester, but he returned in good health at the beginning of the junior year. Everyone wants to wish Harold a lot of luck in the future. DONALD F. THAYER, JR. “Don” “Donnie” Calvin Coolidge School. Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Everyone who knows Don will agree that he is going places after he graduates; specifically, Admiral Farragut Academy. Don likes to play in a band. We would not be surprised if in the future we learn that Don has joined some popular dance band. JANE TITUS “Tidy” “Janie” Roosevelt School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Club 2, 3. Curly-haired, blue-eyed Jane is a favorite of ours. Her million-dollar personality and friendly smile are familiar to us all. Not only is she loads of fun but she possesses many envi- able talents. She can do justice to a piano and can paint pictures of any size and description. WINIFRED TODD “Winnie” Lincoln School. Junior Speakers’ Bureau 1, 2; Freshman Girls’ Club; Cloa and Plume 1; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4. Want your picture painted? Here’s the gal who can do it. Besides being an artist, she has the audience “rolling in the aisles” when she reads some of her monologues. Winnie is al- ways bubbling over, but she blows up whenever she tries to hit “high C”. She is not a ton, or a pound, just a good-sized bundle of fun. [ 66 ] GEORGE H. TOMLIN Greggsville , Illinois. Cross Country 4. George came to us in his sophomore year, and in the re- mainder of the high school career proven to be not only an ex- cellent pupil but an all-round good guy. It might be his drawl that makes George the friend of all; however, it is more than likely that it’s his easy-going, determined, dependable way. ROBERT J. TONDREAU “Bob” “Tonto” Beebe Jr. High, Malden; Imprint 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Masque and Wig 3. Bob’s ability a s an actor will long be remembered from his outstanding performance in “I Have Five Daughters.” Bob hurls speedy ball and keeps the pin-boy busy while he chalks up spares and strikes in his favorite sport, bowling. Need we say that Bob is known by his female classmates as being ultra- smooth on the ball-room floor. At latest reports, Hollywood was not worried, but some day Bob may put Tyrone Power out of a job. DORIS JEAN TRACY “Dot” “Red” “Tracy” Coolidge School. Girls’ Club 4. Doris is that quiet appearing red-head with the atomic per- sonality. Her friendly smile has made many friends for her during her four years at Melrose High. Red can be found cheer- ing at all the school football and hockey games. We know that with her wonderful disposition she can not help but succeed in whatever she decides to do. EDWIN TUTTLE “Ed” “Tut” Coolidge School. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Ed is one of the most popular fellows of M. H. S. His abil- ity to make a piano talk and his aggressive play ca the basket- ball floor make him outstanding. ELEANOR UNGER “Ellie” “Li’l one” “El” Coolidge School. Outing Club 1; Freshman Girls’ Club; Soft- ball 2, 4; Brush and Pallette 3; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Imprint 1, 4. Sparkling blue eyes, sweet personality, cunning ways, and a willingness to participate in any kind of harmless mischief — that’s our Ellie. Dancing, or attending and participating in sports rank foremost as her social interests. Elbe’s size is great proof that good things come in small packages, for who could deny that this small bundle of energy, labeled Ellie, has gained many friends through her good-natured ways. Here’s wishing her the best of luck! [ 67 ] KARL B. VON KLOCK “Von” Coolidge School. Band i, 2, 3, 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Member of Program Committee. Outside of school Von is an active member of the Melrose Audubon Society, the Canteen, and the Boy Scouts, in which he is an Eagle Scout. His favorite sports include swimming, skat- ing, mountain climbing, and hunting. His foremost hobby is bird study. Von’s goal in life is to achieve success in chemical research. NANCY WADLAND Lincoln School. Cloa and Plume; Imprint 4. Everyone knows Nancy’s endearing smile and cheery “hi”. Her personality and ability portends a bright future. Outside of school Nancy enjoys dancing and piano, which she plays ex- tremely well. We know she will be successful in whatever she undertakes. THEODORE R. WADSWORTH “Ted” Lincoln School. Cloaks and Plume 1; Rifle Club 1; Masque and Wig 2; Imprint Art Staff 3, 4. As a member of the “Art Room Gang”, Ted was constant- ly pulling gags so pitifully corny that they were hilarious. He spent many of his S periods and F blocks in 314 amusing the ladies, as well as wielding a neat paint brush, pen, or piece of charcoal. In contrast to his artistic interests is his passion for Spike Jones’ records and the stage shows in town. GEORGE WALKER Coolidge School. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Trac 3, 4. George, one of the sports-minded members of the senior class, has made many friends during his four years at M. H. S. For two years an outstanding regular on the football and track teams, George hopes to continue his athletics at Prys School, then college. Such ability and personality will go a long way in making George successful in the future. MARJORIE WARNER “Meg” Calvin Coolidge School. Freshman Girls ' Club; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Outing Club 1. Here is a girl who is full of pep, vim and vigor. It’s chat- ter, chatter, here and it’s chatter, chatter there. Meg has a friend- ly word for everyone and a good laugh for all. Her favorite pas- times are watching football games with h ' r favorite champ, J. W., and dancing. Meg plans on going to Westbrook. Good luck ! [ 68 ] Q KHZ BARBARA WATTERS “Barb” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Band i, 2; Girls ' Club 3 4 - Anyone who goes to Bal-a-Roue Friday or Saturday nights will find Barb first in line. The scars she proudly (?) displays are simply more proof that a Promenade and Spread Eagle are not so easy to do as they look. Ping-pong, tennis, and bowling take up the rest of Barb’s free time. A member of “The Ten” in the secretarial course, her greatest weaknesses seem to be los- ing, lending, and forgetting. NANCY ANN WEBSTER “Nan” “Web” Coolidge School. Freshman Girls’ Club; Orchestra 1; Band r, 2, 3; Red Cross 1, 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3. Nan is one of our popular brunettes who effervesces with personality and energy. She will linger in our memories as one of the snappy drum majorettes who lent support to M. H. S.’s fighting eleven. Nan’s friendliness and dependability will long be remembered by all who knew her in M. H. S. PHILIP S. WELLS “Phil” “Sam” Coolidge School. Cloa and Plume 1; President; Nuntius 1, 2; Editor 2; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Play 2; Brush and Pallette 3, 4 President 4; Imprint Staff 3, 4; Honor Society 4. P hil’s impish laughter can be heard in the art room almost any “S” Block, and at least one of his masterpieces can almost always be viewed on display. His beaming countenance has appeared in many school productions, and he has held many im- portant positions in the various clubs. His name can always be seen well up in the list of honor students. EDITH N. WENTZEL “Edie” Calvin Coolidge School. A cute little brownette with big brown eyes and a cheery smile — that’s Edie. She is very quiet in school, but those who know her outside of school enjoy her company because of her love for fun and her sweet disposition. Her future is, as yet, undecided, but we are sure she will have the best of luck in whatever she chooses to do. RICHARD A. WHITFORD “Dick” “Whity” Greenwood School. Cartoon Club 3. In September, 1943, Dick came to us from the Greenwood School. Although he has never participated in any high school sports, he enjoys hockey and basketball. Dick has no immedi- ate plans for the future, but in what he does he is likely to suc- ceed. [69] THELMA WILLETT “Thel” “Hawly” Lincoln School; Freshman Girls’ Club; Girls’ Club 4; Arcmac 4. Most of us know “Thel” as a genial and fun-loving girl — for her quiet manners deceive only strangers. Her five feet, five inches of subtle humor, and sophistication have won her in- numerable friends. After furthering her education she plans to become a buyer. “Best of Luck, Thel!” DOROTHY WILLS “Dot” “Dottie” Roosevelt School. Red Cross 2; Girls’ Club 3, 4. Dottie is that soft-voiced girl who is always ready to answer English questions. She plans to attend business school after graduation, but no special school has been decided upon. She loves to roller-skate, swim, and go boating. Best of luck in the years to come, Dottie. LAWRENCE WINDE “Lar” Roosevelt School. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Treasurer 4; Cross Country Manager 3, 4. It’s a happy-go-lucky attitude and dry humor that marks Lar. He can always be found in the general location of a bas- ketball court where his playing ability and clean sportsmanship characterize him. BARBARA L. WORTMAN “Barb” “Red” Lincoln School Did you see that little redhead go by? Well, that was Barb,, headed for her next class. Barb is a pleasant little girl, who always wears a smile. She enjoys a good time and has a yen for crooners. Barb’s future is undecided, but whatever she chooses, we wish her the best of luck. ROBERT WRIGHT, JR. “Zeke” Calvin Coolidge School. There’s a loud cry of “Howdy, Zeke” along the hall and you see someone greeting Bob, a tall blonde fellow, always cheer- ful and in good humor. He is quite handy at most anything he does, but his chief interest is auto mechanics. He is in hopes of owning his own auto repair shop someday. [70 ] ft TH LI hi RODNEY M. YOUNG “Rod” “Jim” “Youngie” Roosevelt School. Jim came to us from the Roosevelt School. He established a good reputation there which helped him win many friends in high school. After graduation Jim plans to go to California in his Terraplane. We are all wishing Jim a lot of luck. ARTHUR W. BERIGAN “Art” “Pelican” “Berri” “Hotshot” St. Mary’s School Art left us in “41” to enter the Navy. After three and one- half years with the fleet, he has returned to Melrose to graduate. He is always making his friends laugh with his ready wit and nonchalant attitude. Art school is his destination, but as a comic he would excel. We wish you the best of luck wherever you go. ALFRED JOHN MATERESE “Al” Lincoln School A veteran of the Pacific Campaign, Al returned to M. H. S. to complete his studies. He is interested in engineering and hopes to continue his education in that field. Al can be seen almost anytime, driving his “bus” about Melrose. Good luck to you, Al, in all you undertake. [71 ] Most Popular 5oy Dick IYIadden teT L ooking Girl Nat Burditt Most Fastidious PIarilvn Hamilton Class Blusher Pete Sheridan Class Artist Jean Milton Class Ladies Han Dick Fielden Most Athletic Boy F alpm LovEys CLASS ILIRT ,Juuy Earl Class Actor (LAbb CXAGGERATOR Barb Fraser (jCNiuy Most tudiOuj Karl von Klo Most Bagful G llRLEy Duncan isTELLE Adler iirl Dancer luifiyTota wiNGfAN 5ted PluRDy Least SuccESSfULBwrfER Freeman Band Class 3aint CHARLIE 5wAIN Ill Most Original Girl Sally Quincy ta Best natured Boy Most Dignified George Hahherstrom Thelma Willett Host Athletic Girl 5oy Dancer-Class Wit Barb Lowery Tony Russo Class Actress MostpasmfulBoy Shirley Phillips Boe Stiles nosrPoWJUR-DESTNATURfD John Least Of John Norkeveck jftenonTime Charlotte T ice Class Poet Arna Stanton Class Giggler Jacquie Colpitts Jv ff s ' V ! ' r L Sws ? ■ ) x pKS s Mi . j h r‘ a . Ytffcx m W , ✓ y77r v f l -a i$ |1 y BatUuu J h’ V $J ■ . p V , ) j k ,. . . F y J? y F-vSi a- . 4 ii - V 2 yX i ?yc f , 4 l f x ?«$s _ A x w ✓ a m- . ) President: Robert Horne Vice President: Fred Webb Secretary: Ralph Loveys Treasurer: Giles Gardner An unusually active group of students com- poses this year’s Student Council. According to the Constitution, the council is made up of the class officers and two representatives from each class. With the able assistance of their advisors, Mr. Dixon, and Mr. Wilder, the twenty members organized and put on a very successful Winter Ball in January. But sports rather than dances have been the council’s chief concern. A new Golf Team and Tennis Team for the boys were added to Melrose High School’s already large number of sports. The appreciation of the entire student body is extended to the representatives for their interest and worthwhile activities. Student Council [79] Honor Society In the fall of 1946 the M. H. S. Honor Society was organized with Miss Kershaw, Miss Miche, Miss Ring and Mr. Wilson as advisors. In an impressive assembly program the eighteen charter members were installed and presented their gold M pins, symbol of the organization. Our first few meetings were spent getting organized and electing officers. The first offi- cers were President, Richard Griffin; Vice Presi- dent, Shirley Phillips; Secretary, Nancy Loveys; and Treasurer, Harold Reed. After the prelim- inaries were concluded, we concentrated on ways and means of paying a $75 debt incurred by the purchase of a banner and the pins. The society sponsored a program featuring as a speaker Brookes Atkinson, a prominent journalist, and formerly of our city. The citizens of Melrose supported us admirably, and we were able to pay our debt, contribute to the school library, and supply the treasury. Just after the second quarter a second installa- tion was held for those additional Juniors and Seniors who had acquired a place on the Honor Roll. Shortly afterward, elections were held for the second half year, and the following officers chosen: President, John Kelly; Vice President, Barbara Bower; Secretary, Barbara Pike; Treas- urer, Harold Reed. The members of the Honor Society feel that this first season of the organization has been quite successful and hope that next year’s mem- bers have been given a firm foundation upon which to build their group. [ 80 ] The Melrose High School’s Seniors Speakers Bureau meets every second and fourth Friday of the month. The officers of this club are: President: Garth Scott Vice President: Jacqueline Russo Treasurer: Robert W. Brown Secretary: Charles W. H. Burland, Jr. At the regular meeting, two of the members give a speech on their hobbies, experiences or other interests. The members of the Senior Speakers Bureau introduce all the assembly speakers. Their work, which is of much value, is appreciated by the faculty as well as the students. Speakers Bureau [ ] Masque and Wig Society President: Kenneth Procter Vice President: Barbara Pike Recording Secretary: Shirley Moorehead Corresponding Secretary: Jacqueline Russo Treasurer: Richard Fielden This year, The Masque and Wig Society has re-established its reputation for fine dramatic productions by their sterling presentation of two difficult plays. At Christmas they presented No Room at The Hotel,” a modern paraphrase of the birth of Christ. This play, of a serious nature, put the school in a mood befitting the Christmas season. For their annual production, under the aus- pices of Mr. Carney, they undertook the task of delivering Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. It was acted out in a New Hampshire dialect with the aid of very little scenery. This play was con- sidered by many to be one of the finest ever produced by the Masque and Wig. [ 82 ] This year the Imprint has been using more divers features in which members of the student body are mentioned in order to create reader- interest. Such columns as Among our Veterans, First Impressions, and Information Please have all added to the enjoyment of the publication. The coverage of news and of sporting events has been especially good this year and the school has been kept well-informed of all activities, past, present, and future. Members of the three upper classes have been on the staff to aid in the writing of the paper, and several contributions from other students have been used. The Imprint r 1 Boys ' Rifle Club President: Chester Darling Vice President: Fred Stevens Secretary. Bill Stuart Treasurer: Walter Barker Range Off.: Brad Benson The Boys’ Rifle Club affiliated with the Na- tional Rifle Association under the leadership of Mr. Mansur, endeavors to bring out qualities of sportsmanship, fair play, manliness, self- control, and cooperation, as well as to give adequate and useful knowledge in the use of firearms. The boys have had a good season winning approximately two-thirds of their matches. They deserve great credit for having placed six in spite of the fact that they had no practice due to the burned out range. Next year, with a team of nearly all veterans the fellows are hoping for an even better season. [84] President: Virginia Auty Vice President: Marilyn Sargent Secretary: Eleanor Coates Treasurer: Claire Flood Range Officer: Jean Brown Asst. Range Officer: Nancy Fogg Now in its third year, the Girls’ Rifle Club, composed of twenty-five girls under the leader- ship of Miss Damon, has had a good year. The schedule included several contests with other schools, as well as competition in postal matches. Once again Melrose earned a position in the National Rifle Association. With the increas- ing interest the club has aroused, it is extremely popular with the girls. Girls ' Rifle Club [ 85 ] Band The band, although small in numbers, has worked diligently and faithfully all year under the direction of our new leader, Mr. Withing- ton. The band played at six of the football games, and helped to keep the crowd in good spirits, both during the game and between the halves, when it paraded and made various letter formations. The seven drum majorettes added pep and color to the group. This organization marched in the Armistice Day and Memorial Day parades as a community service. At music night, the band played many varied numbers including chorales, overtures, selections, novelty numbers, and marches. We also participated for the first time in many years at the Mass. State Music Festival in Medford, competing in Class A. This was a gala occasion with hundreds of bands, orchestras, and choral groups in attendance. Our band made a fine appearance, smartly attired in its new uniforms. With many of its present member s returning next year, the band should play an important part in the life and spirit of the school. [ 86 ] This organization, numbering about forty players, has played an important part in the life of the school this year. It rehearses every Wednesday during S block and has improved greatly since September. It has played at sev- eral school assemblies during the year. In Feb- ruary, the orchestra did a splendid job in accompanying the operetta. It played the diffi- cult score of Pinafore” with clear intonation, precise rhythm, and expression, giving good support to the singers. This group played at Music Night and performed several familiar numbers such as Victor Herbert Favorites, Lon- donderry Air, Two Guitars, and Sullivan’s Operatic Gems. The orchestra also competed in the Mass. State Music Festival and played the difficult Knightsbridge March” in Class A competition. At graduation, the orchestra added to the occasion by playing three numbers. Orchestra Although the orchestra is not adequately bal- anced as far as strings are concerned, it is hoped that in future years it will achieve the proper balance. We are grateful to our new leader, Mr. Withington for his efforts in training this group of musicians. [ 87 ] Junior Red Cross President: Brenda McHugh Vice President: Mary Lou Vincent Secretary: Carol Nordstrom Treasurer: Jeanne Travelini Sponsors: Miss Sachs, Miss Ladd The Junior Red Cross was highly successful in its fall membership drive. A donation was sent to the Christmas fund for the children of Caney Creek. During the year afghan squares were knitted to be donated to veterans’ hospitals. Our spring dance completed the year’s activities. [ 88 ] President: Walter Barker Vice President: Raymond Bazanson Secretary: Joanne Goodnow Advisor: Miss Sibyl Daniels After a period of inactivity, the Melrose High School camera club has reorganized under the name of the Aremac (camera spelled back- wards) Club. The activities have ranged from field trips to indoor photographic work. Al- though the club has not darkroom facilities as yet, the various members are being trained in the many phases of photography. Aremac Club [ 89 ] Current Events Club President: Carroll Shershun Vice President: Ingrid Johnson Secretary-Treasurer: Maxine Phinney Rapidly taking its place among the older school organizations is the Current Events Club sponsored by Mr. Dixon for any students inter- ested in contemporary world affairs as well as local and national happenings. The program this year included not only discussions by club members of current events, but also a visit to the State House to see how Massachusetts is governed. Although a comparatively new or- ganization, the Current Events Club has a great future. [90] Not only does the football team have a line of eleven but also the cheerleaders. A new precedent was set this year, an all girl squad, since no boys went out. The girls were chosen last spring by a new method whereby the girls are taught the cheers during a period of two months. After the candidates have learned the cheers the try-outs are given with everyone hav- ing a fairer chance. Cheerleaders l ] Hi-Y President: William Denning Vice President: William Plummer Secretary : Peter Gramas Treasurer: Larry Winde Under the capable leadership of Mr. Mac- Pheters, known to most of us as Mac,” the Hi-Y had a very successful year. There were many new members this year, and these inductees displayed much enthusiasm which promises to make the club a success next year. Due to the superb job of the program com- mittee, the club had many excellent programs climaxed by the annual Hi-Y banquet. [ 92 1 Girls’ Club sponsored by Mr. Mac” Mc- Pheters concluded a most outstanding twenty- first year with the following officers: President: Nancy Loveys Vice President: Barbara Lowery Rec. Secretary. Shirley Phillips Cones. Secretary. Jean Milton Treasurer: Winifred Todd The purpose of the Melrose High School’s Girls Club is to unite the girls of the school in a stronger bond of friendliness, to instill them with the spirit of bettering their lives mentally, physically, and morally, and to urge them to be more dependable and of greater service to their homes, their school, and their community. Through the many outstanding speakers, the varied social, and the special programs (we Girls ' Club accomplished our purpose) and the custom of aiding many needy families at Thanksgiving and contributed generously to various funds and drives. [93 1 Brush and Palette Club President: Philip Wells Vice President: Natalie Burditt Secretary-Treasurer : Cynthia Letteney If you should happen to drift into 314 some Tuesday afternoon, you are very likely to meet the Artists” of M. H. S. Any upperclass stu- dent with an interest in Arts and Crafts is wel- come to join the Brush Palette Club. We have had some very interesting club meetings, includ- ing shell jewelry done at Christmas time, marble, paper, plastic work, clay modeling and a few field trips. Under the leadership of Mrs. Foster, we have had a successful year with many good times. [94 ] Chief Cartoonist : John Dowd Recorder: Grace Anderson Editor: Harold Tengberg At the meetings the members participate in different kinds of cartoon drawing. These draw- ings are either put on the Bulletin board in room 307 or in Chuckles.” The Cartoon Club was organized in Septem- ber, 1945, by Mr. George McPheters. There were sixteen (16) charter members. Any stu- dent in the Melrose High School who was inter- ested in Cartooning was invited to join. When school reopened in 1946 there were twenty-one (21) members. A constitution was drawn up during the first year which provided the club with a Chief Car- toonist, Editor, and several committees. Cartoon Club The meetings are held every week, and a car- toon paper, called Chuckles” is put to press every two (2) weeks. [ 95 ] German Club The German Club, which renewed its activi- ties again this year, is both an educational and a recreational organization. Membership is open to all German students whose marks merit the privilege. The German Club, under the supervision of Miss E. Brown, has two chairmen, Marjorie Shafer and Richard Slade, and a treas- urer, Bradford Benson, for its officers. The co-chairmen plan and conduct the weekly meet- ings. The activities of the club include listen- ing to German records (talking and singing), singing German folk songs, playing German games, memorizing German proverbs, and dancing German folk dances. Refreshments, served once a month, are an added attraction. Some of the members recently attended a Ger- man lecture and, also, a German Pops concert at Boston University. The club is making plans to attend the annual German Night at Malden High School. Ambitious plans are under way for the future and, with the help of capable Miss Brown, they will undoubtedly succeed. [ 96 ] Under the keen, experienced eyes of Doc Clark the Melrose Basketballers, with the able Captain Ralph Loveys at center, completed an- other successful basketball year. With Nat Fletcher, that man from the south, with George Hammerstrom playing at guard, and with Chuck Pulsford, Larry Winde, and Oily Demaris alter- nating at forward, the Basketballers went ahead to win nine league games against five losses. The team also played two extra games at Bos- ton Garden, losing to Malden Catholic and win- ning over Franklin. basketball Ralph Loveys was again the leading scorer in the Middlesex League, and it was he who many times sparked his team to victory. However, without the brilliant playing of Oily Demaris, Chuck Pulsford, Larry Winde, Nat Fletcher, Bob Schultz, Ed Tuttle, and Homer Jones, the have had its successful season. Hats off to some Melrose High Basketball Team would never really swell athletes. [ 99 ] football Cettermen 1. Ralph Loveys, Captain 2. Richard G. Brown 3. Robert Gaige 4. Richard Harlow 5. John Kelly 6. David Lovejoy 7. John Norkevech 8. William Scarborough 9. Peter Sheridan 10. Garth Scott 11. George Walker 12. John Madden 13. Mark Mullaley 14. Kenneth Carleton 15. John Grocutt 16. George Hammerstrom 17. John Nute 18. William Rowe 19. Robert Schultz 20. Whitney Crawford 21. Charles Webb 22. Harry Williams 23. William Wooley 24. John Clark 25. Bruce Willis 26. Charles Burland, Man- ager [ 100 ] This year the Melrose gridsters came through a tough season in traditional form, by taking the Class A” Championship. A young, but hard- driving line teamed up with a light, fast back- field to provide the needed class. The season was full of very close games; standout being the Malden and Arlington games, which kept the fans in a permanent state of excited animation. The Sheridan family was again well repre- sented with Pete guiding the team from the quarterback position. Workhorse Dick Harlow made a habit of carrying the mail through the opposition, with Dick Brown and Freddie Webb doing the remainder of the heavy ball carrying. The end positions were well taken care of by Dick Madden and all Scholastic Ralph Loveys. Bob Gaige’s terrific line backing saved the game on many occasions as did the ability of the rest of the linemen. All that Coach Gavin could hope for would be another season as successful as this one. football [ ioi ] Mock cy The ’46-’47 hockey season wasn’t what could be termed successful in its immediate results, but the truth is that Coach Gavin has been build- ing for the past two seasons, and when the Hockey team appears next season; it should be a congregation of mostly two-year veterans. The only members of the teams to graduate this year are flashy forward Dick Brown, and the ever-dependable goalie, Garth Scott. Dave Brackett has been training for two years to fill Garth’s skates, and the new coach, whoever he may be, will have many regulars and subs to patch up the forward wall. The statistics on this season were not very impressive, except that the only team to beat the Champs, Arlington, was Melrose, and this by a score of 5-1. We all hope that Coach Gavin’s long-range planning will pay off. [ 102 ] As the yearbook goes to press, Melrose has just embarked on the baseball season with a fifteen inning 4-3 win over Wakefield. There are high hopes that this is a prophetic sign, for when a team can come through with a win over the League Champions, after fighting for so many innings, they must be good. This will be Melrose’s third season in the Middlesex League, and probably its most suc- cessful. The pitching staff is much stronger with the addition of sophomore Don Brewer, who pitched a fifteen inning one-hitter against Wake- field. Nestor D’Angelo, the shortstop-pitcher who looked very good last year should be even better. The only two regulars who will gradu- ate this year are Bill Denning and Jack Kelly. Successful as this season may be, next year should be even better with so many returning veterans. baseball [ .03] Cross Country Under the careful supervision of Doc Clark the Melrose Cross Country team completed an- other successful year. The Melrose Harriers, sparked by Bill Leahy, Ken Charles, A1 Marge- son, John Lindsey, David Brackett, Bill Ames, Ken Ames, and George Tomlin, went ahead to win all but one of their league meets, which was lost to Beverly. The Harriers v ent on two win- ning trips to Dartmouth and Exeter. The team also participated in the State Meet, in which they placed second, the Big Six Meet in which they placed second, and the New Eng- land Meet in which they placed sixth. Larry Winde was again the manager. Melrose High can be justly proud of these boys. [ 104 ] This year the track team has fallen under the able direction of Mr. Flint. The only outstand- ing hold-over from last year is Ken Charles who, as usual, ought to be the big gun of the team. During practice, Coach Flint has been concen- trating on a well-rounded team, by allowing all members to try out the various events. This year has seen the addition of some new equip- ment in the form of uniforms and hurdles, so that the home meets should not be only inter- esting, but colorful to watch. Opponents this year include Newton and B. C. High. Melrose is also entered in the Eastern Mass. Relays and the State Meet. Good luck to the track men as they take their first shot at big-time competition. Zrack [ 105 ] Qirls ’ basketball Captain: Cynthia Jones Co-captain: Sara Jane Fawcett Manager: Martha Parke Coaches: Miss Holman, Mrs. Hopkins This year the Girls’ Basketball Team had a fairly successful season, winning four games, losing four games, and tying one. The best game of the season was undoubtedly the Read- ing game in which Melrose, the supposed under- dog, emerged the victor by ten points. The two closest games were those with Winchester and Winthrop, both of which Melrose won in the last seconds of play. Over one hundred girls tried out for this year’s team and from that group eleven for- wards and eleven guards were chosen. Although there were many seniors on the team, the ma- jority of the players were underclassmen. Con- sequently, many seasoned players will be return- ing next year, and the team will have an even greater chance for victory. [ 106 ] Coach: Miss Holman Captain: Doris Hyson Manager: Shirley Hearne This year 60 girls tried out for the field hockey team, and 33 remained on the first and sec- ond teams. 15 games were played at 10 different schools with fairly successful results. The final lists showed that 5 games were won, 4 tied, and 6 lost. Playday with many Greater Boston teams at Windsor School in Brookline proved a lot of fun and excellent practice for the girls. Cinny Jones and Doris Hyson were the lucky ones to be chosen for an All -Star team. The entire team agreed that Miss Holman had done a fine job at her first year of coaching here at Melrose High. Held Hoc key [ 107 ] Qirls ’ Zennis With a handicap of having only one veteran member, Cinny Jones, the Girls’ Tennis Team under the able coaching of Miss Holman and Mrs. Hopkins completed a good season. The team comprised of five Seniors and five Juniors had matches with Malden, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington. The girls played hard fast games. Dorothy Garniss, Cinny Jones, Barbara Pike, Sally Quincy, Nancy Loveys, Helen Hew- itt, Marilyn Sargent, Joan McKenzie, Betty Alden, and Barbara Mitchell comprised the vig- orous. Marilyn Sargent and Joan McKenzie are girls to watch on next year’s squad. They will go far and fast in winning the sets for Melrose next season. [ 108 ] Under the leadership of Miss Holman, the girls of the school hope to form a softball team that will be a real competitor of the surrounding schools Malden, Concord, Winchester and Woburn. Julia Bacigalupo and Sara Jane Fawcett were chosen as co-captains, and they are backed up by such capable players as Doris Hyson, Cynthia Spadafora, Betty Sim, Joan Pray, Fay Brackett and Martha Sumner. Nancy Fogg, Beryl Locke, Janet Leedham and Barbara Wood are also strong junior players. With such a coach, such co-captains and such players, this team should certainly be a success. { ? iris ’ Softball [ 109 ] WINIFRED TODD Prophecy PHILIP WELLS Presentations Class Day Parts HARRIET SNOW Historian JACQUELINE RUSSO Statistician [ in ] Marshal ’s Address John R. Madden Parents, Teachers, and Friends: We, the Class of 1947, welcome you to our Class day exercises. Gathering here for the last time af- ter four long, but happy years in Mel- rose High School, we hope you will join with us in an afternoon of fun and enjoyment. Relax, as we bring to you, our wel- come guests, a glimpse of the past and a preview of the future of the Class of : 947 - [ ua ] Mistory of the Class of 1947 Harriet Snow For the last four years the class of ’47 has been making history. We have reached the top in the field of sports, drama, and scholastic standing. Now at the end of our senior year it seems only fitting that a review of the highlights of our years at MHS should be presented. On September the eighth, 1943, pupils from schools all over Mel- rose came eager to start their first year in high school. We felt quite important and very much grown-up, but soon after the opening of school, we gazed at the upper classmen awe-stricken, wondering if we too would even gain such heights of importance. Our first elec- tion in high school resulted in the choice of Janice Maclachlan and Bill Denning as Student Council representatives. At the meetings of Freshman Girls’ Club, Jacquie Russo presided. In athletics and acting throughout the year, we had great promise of being a splendid addition to the ranks of the upper classmen in the ensuing year. Although in the next fall we entered as sophomores with the title of wise fools,” we made excellent choices of officers, with Dick Madden as President, Janice Maclachlan as vice president, Nancy Loveys as secretary, and Nancy Davenport as treasurer. The Student Council welcomed from our class Jean Barr and Bill Denning. Our class was represented on the football squad by Bob Gaige, Pete Sheridan, George Walker, and Ralph Loveys, who gave us the distinction of having one of our classmates on the All-Star Team. Garth Scott, who was an All-Star player, and Dick Brown did their share of cutting up the ice in the hockey games. The Middlesex high scorer in basketball came from our class in the personage of Ralph Loveys. George Hammerstrom was also on the basketball team this year. On the baseball diamond Ralph Loveys won wide renown as did Ken Charles on the cross country team. The Masque and Wig put on the The Sunshine Twins” with the able assistance of Shirley Phillips, Barbara Pike, Phil Wells, and Karl von Klock. As Juniors, we elected Dick Madden as President, Jean Barr as his assistant, Marilyn Mackenzie as scribe, and Harold Reed as keeper of the funds. Bob Gaige and Giles Gardner represented our class at the Student [ 1 Council meetings. The veterans of last year’s football team were joined by Dick Brown, Jack Kelly, Dick Harlow, Dick Madden, Bill Scarborough, and Garth Scott. Jack Kelly and Giles Gardner were new additions to the hockey squad, whereas last year’s players Garth Scott and Dick Brown were raised to All-Star positions. The co-captains of the basketball team were George Hammer- strom and Ralph Loveys. Ralph was again the Middlesex high scorer. Jack Kelly, Dick Harlow, and Ralph Loveys earned positions on the baseball team. Ken Charles, on the track team, won the Class B one-half mile state championship. Nancy Loveys, Cynthia Jones, Doris Hyson, and Harriet Snow were among the players on the field hockey team. The girls’ basketball team had among its ranks Sara Jane Fawcett, Nancy Loveys, Cynthia Jones, and Ann Sawyer. The girls’ softball team had a successful year due to the able playing of Dorothy Dawes, Gladys Snow, Winifred Ilsley, Joan Pray, Cynthia Spadafora, Doris Hyson, Betty Sim, and Sara Jane Fawcett. The acting ability of Martha Parke, Jacquie Russo, Barbara Pike, Ken Proctor, and Bob Tondreau was demonstrated in the Masque and Wig production of I Have Five Daughters.” Seniors! It hardly seemed possible that this would be our last year in high school. By the looks of what everyone did, we intended to make our last year the best one. We started out by electing Dick Madden, for the third time, to the presidency of the class. Ralph Loveys was chosen as our vice president, Marilyn MacKenzie as our secretary, and Bob Gaige as our treasurer. The Honor Society was established this year with Dick Griffin as its first president. Senior members of the Honor Society: Carol Greenlaw, Karl von Klock, Barbara Ehrenberg, Walter Erikson, Dorothy Garniss, William Ghen, Richard Griffin, Harry Habblitz, Shirley Hearne, Marjorie Holden, John Kelly, Nancy Loveys, Shirley Phillips, Nancy Wadland, Janice Maclachlan, Joan Matheson, Jean McKenney, Barbara Pike, Harold Reed, Melvyn Rinfret, Arna Stan- ton, Philip Wells, Gloria Sterling, Jacqueline Colpitts, Jean Milton, Clifford Morse, Shirley Richardson. The Student Council had elected to its ranks, Giles Gardner and Peter Gramas. The boys of last year’s football team, plus John Norkeveck, Bob Shultz, George Hammerstrom, and Mark Mullaley, made up a [ 114 J championship team. In fact the squad won the Class A champion- ship. Dick Brown, Dick Madden, Dick Harlow, Pete Sheridan, Bob Gaige, and Ralph Loveys made All-Star positions. Ralph Loveys and Bob Gaige were also on the All-Scholastic team. Ollie Demaris, Homer Jones, Ted Baier, Bob Shultz, Ed Tuttle, and Larry Winde joined last year’s basketball members in a very suc- cessful year. For the third time Ralph Loveys was the Middlesex high scorer. The same boys remained on the hockey squad, and Dick Brown and Garth Scott again made the All-Star team. Ken Charles this year, ran away with the Class B 1000-yard dash state championship held in the Boston Garden. The baseball team could not help having a successful year with the outstanding playing of Ralph Loveys, Jack Kelly, Bill. Denning, Pete Sheridan, Dick Harlow, Garth Scott, and Bob Gaige. The large number of girls who went out for field hockey attests to the fact that the girls had no idea of letting the boys beat them in athletics. Those who made the team besides those who remained from last year’s squad were Madelyn Crawford, Sara Jane Fawcett, Shirley Friberg, Pat Geary, Marjorie Moulton, Joan Pray, Pauline Shattuck, Barbara Shimmin, Gladys Snow, Jeanine Norton, Charlotte Rice, Betty Sim, and Cynthia Spadafora. The most exciting basketball game of the year was the game in which the girls battled against the boys. The girls who could boast of putting on a good showing were Martha Sumner, Faye Brackett, Gladys Snow, Marjorie Moulton, Nancy Loveys, Cynthia Jones, Sara Jane Fawcett, Harriet Snow, and Eleanor Coates. This year the Masque and Wig produced a drama called Our Town.” Its outstanding success was due to the professional acting of Jacquie Russo, Shirley Moorehead, Jean Messer, Winnie Todd, Ted Wadsworth, Phil Kinnison, Ken Proctor, and Walter Birdsall. Through the hard work of Stedman Murdy, the editor-in-chief of the Log and his staff, an excellent Log was produced. Stedman Murdy, as editor of the Imprint, entered and won a statewide contest conducted by the Boston Globe. By writing a prize article on the banquet given by the paper, he won a trip to New York. Nancy Loveys was selected by the students and faculty for the D.A.R. Good Citizenship contest because of her outstanding qualities, namely service and dependability. The history of the class of ’47 as a group will be completed tomor- row at graduation, and yet it is only a stepping stone in the history that the individuals of the class will make for themselves. [1x5] Class Ode of 1947 Donald Sutherland For prospects of the sea below, we have climbed the mountain’s airy brow. The open door of life’s success is our ambition, Forward now! Strong friend of knowledge, Melrose High, as comrades through the years so long, ’Twas you who led us o’er the way; your words shall heed the right from wrong. Where fate and fortune show the way, there lies a land, success by name. Above there shines the brighter light; ’Tis there that Melrose, points our fame We glorify you, Melrose High as now we leave this faithful school, with hands up high and thankful prayers forever to uphold your rule. How bright does shine the guiding light That shows each step and future gain. Let’s follow up This worthy trail and shun the road of wrong and pain Yes ! Melrose High gave us our strength, forever there and standing by. Strive ever to increase her fame! Hail Melrose High! Hail Melrose High! [ nh ] Statistics Jacqueline Russo Parents and friends of the illustrious class of 1947, behold this most worthy group before you. When these handsome young men and women pass through the portals of M.H.S., the building will long feel the loss of one of its most cherished possessions. Before we are lost and gone forever, perhaps you would like to know some of our personal data. The average student has seen sev- enteen summers, is five feet six inches tall, weighs one hundred and thirty-three pounds, and wears a size seven shoe. Football is his favorite sport, and biology rates as tops in the field of studies. He likes to beat his gums with Beechnut, and cool his throat with Coca- Cola. His spare time is spent dancing with a brunette dressed in blue with a rose in her hair. I suppose you are all anxious to know the results of the election for the outstanding personalities of the class of ’47. Will the pos- sessors of these unusual characteristics please rise and shine when their names are mentioned? Let’s start with a bang and show-off our best looking couple, Natalie Burditt and John Norkeveck. Next comes the delight of the Muses; Jean Milton, our artist; and Arna Stanton, our poetess. I wonder if Charlotte Rice is here yet? Well, well, surprise! Charlotte has first claim on the title of least often on time.” That’s right; they stick together through thick and thin: our class pals, Sally Quincy and Barbara Lowery. Some people have all the luck, don’t they, Freeman Rand? Better get some tips from Garth Scott, the most successful bluffer. As for dignity and poise, who can surpass Thelma Willet, the most dignified member of our class? [ n 7 1 Dick Madden and Marilyn MacKenzie will please stand and take a bow for being our most popular boy and girl. Marilyn will remain standing and George Hammerstrom will join her. There you see the best natured pair in our class. A fellow who definitely doesn’t have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality is Charles Swaine, the class saint. Now we have Marilyn Hamilton, the most fastidious. Yes, Marilyn is lovely; but Peter Sheridan, must you blush so! Here he is girls — Dick Fielden, God’s gift to women. Hey, Judy Earle, hands off our ladies’ man. No flirting with Dick is allowed! Let’s have he-man Ralph Loveys and amazon Cynthia Jones take the limelight for being our most athletic male and female. Maybe with a little persuasion our most bashful classmates will stand. They are Shirley Duncan and Bob Stiles. The title of class exaggerator goes to the girls, of course, and the gal is none other than Estelle Adler. Jacqueline Colpitts, are you giggling again? How about letting us in on the joke? Maybe our class wit. Bill Scarborough, is bubbling forth with another gag. Oh, don’t sit down, Bill. You share honors with Barbara Frasier for being our best dancers. Just as Barb and Bill are harmonious on the dance floor, so Phil Wells and Shirley Phillips are at ease on the stage. For Phil and Shirl are our class actor and actress respectively. But Estelle wasn’t exaggerating when she exclaimed about our songster, Anthony Russo. [ n8 ] It is a well-known fact that a studious person is apt at the same time to be a genius. And so we have Karl von Klock, the most stu- dious and our class genius. And now shall we turn the spotlight on Caroline Spinney, the gal with an active imagination, who is the most original member of our class. Call me a taxi” if it isn’t Stedman Murdy, our swing-fan. Will you give me a ring some time in the future, Sted, and tell me about your great accomplishments. For you’ve also been voted most likely to succeed! There you have it, folks. The Statistics of the Class of ’47. A most remarkable class, don’t you agree? [ 119 1 Prophecy of the Class of 1947 Winifred Todd Well, today’s the day. Did you ever think, Shirley, ten years ago that our class would be having its tenth reunion here at my ranch in Southern California? And who ever thought that you, SHIRLEY MOOREHEAD, married to one of Bing Crosby’s sons, would be able to get away from your carrot-topped children to spend the entire week-end with me! As long as the sandwiches are made and the punch is ready, let’s look over a few of these telegrams from some of our classmates who sent their regrets. (Reading telegrams) Here’s one from YEE TING GIM. You know he’s an ambassador in Washington. EDITH WENTZEL, BARBARA WORTMAN, DOROTHY WILLS, open their new fashion shop on Fifth Avenue” next Tuesday. And listen— ALFRED ANTONUCCI, ROBERT BUCHERT, and JOHN CLARK are lawyers settling an important lawsuit in Miami. JANE TITUS is planning an expedition to the moon. She’s going with Gordon something or other. Oh, here comes the first carload. DICK GRIFFIN, JEAN Mc- KENNEY, and WALTER BIRDSALL. How are you?— What’s that, JEAN? — DICK is the executive of a big factory and produces Pills for Puny People,” with you as his private secretary and WAL- TER, his prize salesman. Wonderful! Here comes CHESTER DARLING in one of his own inventions, his midget car. Note the quotation on the back, Hit someone your own size.” Hello, PHIL WELLS — and your wife, and Junior. Delighted you could come. I suppose you’re working as Santa Claus in Joslin’s only at Christmas time. [ 120 ] NANCY WADLAND — I’m certainly pleased that your boss let you take your vacation so that you could come. — And MARJORIE MOULTON — so, you are taking Miss Holman’s place as gym teacher at Melrose High. I wonder whether the girls still try to skip showers. — What’s that? — Oh, thank you. CLIFFORD MORSE designed our house and BEVERLY PARK was the interior decorator. Let’s sit down and read some more of these telegrams. (Reading Telegrams) JERRY FONDA and PHIL KINNISON are all steamed up over their new Turkish Baths. HARRIET SNOW is writing a history of Cowhide Basin and Suburbs. She doesn’t dare leave because she’s in the mood for the last chapter. RICHARD HENRY is a psychiatrist. CHARLIE BURLAND has turned out to be a movie producer. SARA JANE FAWCETT used up her ten words by saying that she’s an occupational and physiotherapist. How many words is that anyway? GEORGE TOMLIN sends his greetings from the corn belt. ROBERTA FOSTER, DALE GITTES, MARIE LA VALLE, BAR- BARA FRASER, FRANCES SHAW are chorus girls. They say, We are still kicking because we can’t be there.” A. STEDMAN MURDY, JR., says that he’s an embalmer. By the way, have any of you read LARRY WINDE’S latest book Don’t Marry for Money, You Can Borrow It Cheaper.” Oh, here comes JANICE MACLACHLAN. Isn’t this delightful to have you here! I’m certainly glad you could leave your pedigreed pig farm in Wisconsin. RALPH LOVEYS, and how do you occupy your time? — What? You’re the coach of — What? — Oh! the coach of a Girls’ Relay Team which includes MARILYN COLLUPY, NANCY AMES, SHIRLEY ALKINS, HELEN BEAUMONT, LUCILLE CALLAHAN, HAR- [ 121 ] RIET CRYAN, and BARBARA EHRENBORG. Here comes a crowd by bus. (Ring) In order to help me out, SHIRLEY, please have them sign the guest book, giving their occupations. (Ring, again) (Answering ’phone) Hello— DORIS and DOROTHY GARNISS. You’re having a double wedding this afternoon. — Well, of course you can’t come! — Congratulations from the class of ”47.” Those of you who have signed the guest book could go into the house and listen to SHIRLEY PHILLIPS on her television program, Phillips Faces Life” or NEAL BURRIS and his Texas singers, which include HAROLD TENGBERG, DICK STEWART and BOB TARR. Now let’s see what the guest book says. — Melrose High School helped make these people, you know. MAIDEL DUSTIN is a buyer in FRED KRAFT ' S store. PAUL SWINDELHURST is a sculptor, with CHARLOTTE RICE as one of his models. GLADYS POLK and AUDREY SHAW run a hat salon, and according to them the styles will be as obnoxious as ever. It seems that SHIRLEY HEARNE is just a gardener.” Look! DOROTHY SYMMES is a millionaire. I guess her horse- racing is a pretty good business. Oh, here comes JACQUIE RUSSO. Hi, there. What have you been doing all these years? — You run a home for bachelors. Well, for heaven’s sake, do I know any of them? Why, yes, I remember BOB SCHULTZ. And who ever thought DAVE LOVEJOY would still be single. What’s that, Shirl? — Oh, there’s someone else to see me. — BOB PORTER and SKIP POTTER! — We are delighted you two boys got [ 122 ] shore leave so that you could be here. Just back from Hawaii, and what a lovely tan. — No, I’m sorry we don’t have any extra room here, but there are some de luxe overnight cabins down the road owned by SHIRLEY RICHARDSON and CAROL GREENLAW. More telegrams, Shirl! Oh, dear, GEORGE KOOMAS broke his leg playing polo, but DR. RICHARD LYNCH is taking care of him so he’ll be all right. Here’s a letter and a snapshot from Mr. Dixon. I guess he wanted to show us that he still has a few hairs left on his head. Or is that a toupee? This one is from NANCY WEBSTER. She’s in the Bobby” pin business. Doesn’t that mean TONDREAU in French. Rover! stop that barking. — What? — Oh, he’s a Great Dane. He came from the kennels of RAYMOND MUSE and ROY MUNSEN. This one says that DOTTIE DAWES, JANE MURPHY, PRU- DENCE ROBERTS, JEANNE DiPERSIO, and ROSEMARY DU- PILL are in a golf tournament. — Did girls play as much golf when we were in school? For heaven’s sake! DOTTIE SWIFT and PRISCILLA FENNELL are movie stars, with EUGENE ORCUTT and JOHN SULLIVAN as their leading men. Oh, here come some Royal Mounted Police. I wonder what they could want here. Why, it’s ROBERT BLACK and DOUGLAS DALTON. Have you boys had any excitement lately? — You had to give a ticket to CHARLIE SWAIN, DONALD SUTHERLAND, and CHESTER OLIVER for speeding? Well, that’s not too horrible. And you what? — Oh no, I can’t believe that JOHN HIXON really took the front wheel off WALTER ERIKSON’s and ROBERT ED- KINS’ helicopter. — I’m sure you’re mistaken. Why, EDDIE MOSSMAN! You’re a photographer and you’d like to get a picture of the group? I think that would be grand. Everybody, everybody! EDDIE wants to take a picture. All line [ -U ] up now. Why don’t you boys, HARRY MASKELL, BILL PLUM- MER, and DAVID ROSS, step back, since you’re tall. You can’t be in the front row even though you are important members of the President’s cabinet. LLOYD POMEROY, you’re all right. You must feel at home with all those girls around you, since you’re a professor at Wheaton. Now, let me see. JOAN MATHESON, PHYLLIS MacKENZIE, NELLIE PURDHAM, and HARRIET MANSUR could come front. You girls have certainly done a wonderful job as social workers. ROBERT STILES and KENNETH BOYD move over to the right a little; otherwise, your friends back at the airplane factory won’t be able to see you when you show them the picture. Now smile, everyone. MARJORIE HOLDEN, don’t squint. — Or are you winking at your boss? I hear you’re a very efficient private secretary. Well, that ought to be good. Of course, Eddie can’t be wholly responsible — considering what he had to work with! There goes the gong. That means we eat, and everyone must be starved; so, let’s all take first lunch on the patio! [ 124 ] Presentations (Enter Phill Wells dressed as a little boy and riding a tricycle.) My friends, you all know it’s the custom For one from the wise senior class To pick out a few lads and lassies, And each one a present to pass. But this year they thought for variety’s sake, A student from grade number three Should give presentations on class day, And the Senior Class chose little me. So gaily I filled up my wagon With trinkets and toys and the like; And lest I should lose one brief moment, I rode down to school on my bike. But alas, since I don’t go to hi,gh school, I don’t know just which ones are who. So I’ll ask my good friend Shirley Phillips To pass out the presents to you. (Shirley to the front of stage) SALLY QUINCY and FAYE BRACKETT (cards printed “P. G.”) When they graduate, Sally and Faye will be torn From their boy friends. (They’re Juniors you see.) But I have at last solved their problem By suggesting they take a “P. G.” DICK MADDEN (gavel) Dick has been a swell class president For the past three whole school years, by Gee! And I hope as a little remembrance thereof He’ll accept now this gavel from me. BOB SCHULTZ and CHARLIE BREED (toy bugles) These lads are professional orchestra men, Who toot on their tooters for pay. But in case they should tire of blowing real horns, I give them toy bugles to play. [ 1 MERLE GIBBONS and PAUL LOFGREN (toy telephones) Sweet little Tiny’s built low to the ground, And Paul towers high in the air. But with aid from this pair of toy telephones, She can ask “How’s the weather up there?’’ POLLY SHATTUCK and HARRIET SNOW (clothes pins) Polly and Harriet wear sweaters quite long, In fact, they hang down by their knees ! I give them each clothes pins to pin them up high And pray thee, don’t trip on them, please. KEN PROCTOR (taxi license) A taxicab license I now give to Ken, Who chauffeurs his gang around in his car. For past services rendered we’ll be your first fares To show you how grateful we are. DICK FIELDEN ((dark glasses) Here’s something for you, Dick, you sharp ladies’ man. These dark glasses are not for disguise. But rather to keep your steady from knowing. At what other girls you’re making eyes. BARBARA LOWERY. PRISCILLA CLARK, MARTHA PARKE (lemons) Three lemons for this group of blondes To make their tresses light, ’Cause they must use a lemon rinse To make their hair so shining bright. SHIRLEY MOOREHEAD and WINNIE TODD (tube of paste) Shirley and Winnie, you two may be seen With each other whate’er be the weather; So please take this tube of paste, my dear girls, To keep you through life stuck together. TED WADSWORTH (funny mask) Our pal, Ted, can be telling the funniest joke, And never a smile will he show, But if he will wear this broad grinning mask, When he’s telling a funny, we’ll know. [126] BOB BRIGHAM, ARNA STANTON, STED MURDY, VIRGINIA AUTY, MARTHA PARKE, VINCENT LUTI (pads and pencils) This crowd of kids from the Imprint hail - A fine and intelligent group. For each of you I have a pencil and pad With these you will ne’er miss a scoop. ROBERT R. BROWN and ROBERT W. BROWN (name cards) His name is Robert and his name is Robert, And both of their last names are Brown. But their middle initials are different, by Jove! With these cards they’ll be known about town. CHARLOTTE RICE (lace handkerchief) Many boys would just love to meet Charlotte, But they’ve no reason to speak as they pass. Now if you’ll only drop this lace hankie, They can stop to return it, dear lass! NANCY LO EYS, SARA JANE FAWCETT, CYNTHIA JONES, FAY BRACKETT, MARTHA SUMNER, MARJORIE MOULTON (box of Wheaties) These girls played for M. H. S. girls’ Basketball, And, boy, did the team taste defeat. In the way of a good pepper-upper I give them these Wheaties to eat. NEAL BURRIS (lasso) Neal is a lad from the Wild Wooly West Where the deer and the antelope play. And lest he forget his old home on the range, I give him a lasso today. BETTY JOHANSON and DORIS GARNISS (Wakefield banners) Black sheep! foul traitors! What else can I say? You have boy friends from Wakefield, alack I condemn you to carry these Wakefield flags Till two Melrose lads win you gals back. [ 127 ] NAT BURDITT (mirror) When the senior class voted for best-looking girl, This title was given to “Nat”. If she will but look in this mirror I give her, She’ll see why we voted her that. GILES GARDNER (rake) Giles is a “gardener” ’cause that’s his last name, But last names don’t gardeners make. They have to have something to tend their plants with. So I give him this gardener’s rake. MARJORIE ROAF (bottle of bugs) Marge isn’t a “one A” Biology stude, Though hard at the subject she plugs; But so she’ll remember the insects she’s learned, I give her this bottle of bugs. NANCY WEBSTER (package of gum) Are Nancy’s jaws moving? Why ! What ' s in her mouth? Oh dear! could she be chewing gum? As usual, Nan, but in case you run low, I give you a fresh package, chum. ARNA STANTON (toy cart) Arna, isn’t it terribly hard To lug your huge cello around? I know it must be, so please take this small cart To drag it in over the ground. GIM (box of tacks) With a dozen suits and ties to match, Gim’s as sharp a thing as lives. To indicate this tidy trait, To him some tacks I give. JOAN PRAY (pilot’s license) This lass drives so fast in her automobile, That her wheels scarcely touch on the ground. So in case she should ever completely take off. A pilot’s license for her I have found. [ 128 ] LARRY WINDE (pillow) Larry just loves all his classes in school, But Math seems to keep him awake. With this pillow in class he can take a good nap. Now don’t wake him up, for Pete’s sake. There, I guess that’s all the presents today So I’ll ride back to nursery school, And though my short rhymes have been silly at times I hope you’ll not think me a fool. ’Cause really I’m just a third grader you know And I’m just laming “A, B, and C” But ’ere many years I’ll be wise as the seers, And at Melrose High you will see me. So till then au revoirl, friends, goodby!, and adieu Time waits for no man, so I’ll be seeing you! [ 129 ] graduation Parts BARBARA PIKE Essayist Salutatory By Janice Maclachlan Parents and friends: In behalf of the Class of 1947, it is my privilege to welcome you to our graduation exercises. Tonight, in this last meeting of our Class, we shall receive the rewards and honors earned by our efforts through the past four years — years in which we have acquired knowl- edge, made many friends, and prepared for life. We realize that without the willing assistance of our teachers and parents that our course through High School would have been a difficult one indeed, and we are truly grateful for your interest. It is, then, especially fitting that you should be gathered here to share with us this mo- mentous occasion. We stand now on the threshold of a bright tomor- row. May we always be true to the ideals which we have gained through our experiences at Melrose High School. EDUCATION IN THE BALANCE In order to protect the deer of the Kaibab forest in Arizona, hunt- ing was prohibited and the mountain lions were killed off. As a result, the deer increased to such an extent that they destroyed their range and nearly died of starvation. When hunting was resumed, and mountain lions protected, the deer population decreased to the number at which it could best thrive. In education as well as in nature balance must be maintained. Our modern educators have killed the mountain lions of history, philoso- phy, literature, the arts, Latin, and Greek. As a result, science has flourished to such an extent that it is now destroying itself. When the Harvard Faculty decided to abolish the Batchelor of Science degree, they were making an active attempt to restore the lost bal- ance between science and the humanities. That lost balance is the central fact in our modern world. Mr. Raymond Fosdick, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, spoke these words in his discourse at Harvard this year: We are discovering the right things, but in the wrong order. We are learning to control nature before we have learned to control our- [ 152 ] selves. When man has been most successful in pushing out the boundaries o f knowledge, he has most endangered the possibility of life on this planet.” In these few words, Mr. Fosdick has made startlingly clear the fact that American education must change, if we are to survive. If our colleges and universities turn out scientific geniuses in mass pro- duction and neglect to train them in the humanistic studies, the result is not difficult to imagine. Two World Wars in one generation are a bloody reminder of the harvest we have reaped by allowing the growth of the humanities to be choked out by the prolific weeds of science. And how must education make this needed change? What are the problems which face American educators? Glaring headlines have at last brought this issue to the foreground. Teachers striking for higher pay may give a welcome vacation to their happy pupils, but vacations alone will not instruct children to be intelligent citi- zens. From all parts of America come reports of incompetent teach- ers, crowded school houses, lack of recreational facilities, lack of text-books, and lack of enforced rules and regulations. And after these reports, come the inevitable results — unmanageable pupils, insubordination to rules, juvenile delinquency, truancy, moral degra- dation, and lowered educational standards. Americans must combat this disease before it becomes a national psychosis. We must ele- vate the status of teachers not only in salary but in social position. When the teaching profession is made desirable, when only the most qualified applicants are accepted, then, and only then, will the youth of America be really secure and adequately prepared for the future. The most important factor in being ready for the future is the maintenance of our way of life. In the growing perplexities of mod- ern living and in the increasing rivalry between the different types of government, democracy will confront its most difficult test. Democracy is the most dangerous of all governments, and therefore we must train ourselves even more carefully to protect it. Our na- tional strength depends more on our national habits of mind than it does upon legislation. Since a democratic society needs thousands of people of all kinds of abilities who can take the initiative, it is extremely important that youth be trained for leadership — leadership to preserve our democracy. But what type of atmosphere do the public schools provide as a background for democratic ideals? Some communities have felt r .33 1 it necessary to prohibit the reading of the Scripture in schools on the basis that it contravenes freedom of worship. We consider senti- ment and emotion as weak and childish. Even art is subjected to our materialistic tendencies. It cannot be merely beautiful ; it must have a message. And yet if we continue to admire ugly realism and ignore cultural values, what will become of our democracy? Once more that balance between cold facts on one side and human emotions on the other presents itself. Again we must maintain an equilibrium. Democracy has become the only preservative of human rights in the past decades; we cannot suffer the democratic idealism of our edu- cational system to be strangled by greedy and ruthless materialism. But I do not believe that America’s faith in education has been misplaced. Free education — freedom to inquire, freedom to discuss problems openly, freedom to express a personal viewpoint — these have been the means of developing our human resources. American education must balance the weight of science and the humanities, must stabilize itself financially, must train youth for leadership, and must provide a proper background for the continuance of democratic ideals. ’Tis education forms the common mind: Just as the twig is bent, the tree’s inclined.” [ 34] Essay A NEW FRONTIER Barbara M. Pike Just before the beginning of the twentieth century Congress an- nounced that the American frontier no longer existed. And with this simple announcement was ended that dramatic period in our his- tory when hardy pioneers courageously met the challenge of the wilderness and with strain and toil pushed back the great frontier. But fully as challenging as the vast unexplored regions of early America are the many new frontiers which face us today. Startling and spectacular discoveries in medicine, technology, and warfare have opened up the frontiers of science with unbelievable speed and revealed unheard of potentialities in these fields. One could go on indefinitely naming such outstanding discoveries as penicillin, sulfa, television, and atomic energy as examples of this incredibly swift sci- entific development. Much less swift, however, and sometimes almost imperceptible has been the progress in the exploration of an even more important field, the relationships between the peoples and the governments of nations. In spite of our everlasting awareness of the importance of this relationship, the recent war has conclu- sively proved that we have barely cleared the first few fields, chopped down the first few trees and spanned the first few rivers in the vast frontier of friendship and cooperation between nations. The pages of history give us innumerable examples of attempts to unite the world by force. Spurred on by the desire for power and wealth strong nations have attacked, conquered, and ruled weaker nations since the beginning of time. The ruthless Assyrians, eight hundred years before Christ, the powerful Persians, three hundred years after that, and the mighty Romans at the time of the birth of Christ, held sway over vast empires of subjugated peoples. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, and Adolf Hitler, all incited by the lust for riches and personal power, were determined to wave the sceptres of their tyranny over the entire world. Whatever territory may have been cleared in the frontier of international cooperation before the advent of these men and their mighty empires became overgrown once more with the weeds of discontent and hatred through their tyrannical attempts to rule the world by force. [ i35] Even before the eighteenth century, however, thinking men began to dream of a vast world order, founded not on tyranny and force of arms but on friendship and voluntary cooperation among the nations of the world. Grotius, with his theories of international law to hu- manize warfare, marked the beginning of a trend toward global rather than purely nationalistic thinking. As far back as three hun- dred years ago Saint Pierre proposed to protect the peace of Europe by a federation of states. But unfortunately this valiant attempt was lost in the maze of internal problems which each nation faced after the Napoleonic Wars. Countries without inner unity certainly could not even consider advocating international cohesion. Although far- sighted men had realized how vast and unexplored was the great frontier, the people themselves had not yet begun to think inter- nationally, and a magnificent opportunity for the nations of the world to form a cooperative and friendly arbitrative body passed by unheeded. The failure of the people to think in terms of the whole world instead of just their own country was also responsible for the failure of Woodrow Wilson’s vision, the League of Nations. Our own President knew how essential a world organization was, but we Americans, his countrymen and citizens of a democratic nation, were the ones who rejected it and caused its early downfall. The League of Nations had its weaknesses, to be sure, but farsighted leaders knew that it was a step in the right direction. Nobody knows whether the catastrophe of the second World War might not have been averted if we had welcomed that great opportunity in time. And now we have just begun again to explore that frontier of international friendship and cooperation, but this time with the experience of the past to warn us against pitfalls. The formation of the United Nations Organization is generally recognized as a long step on the road to world peace, that state of affairs that weary people everywhere are longing for but do not know how to achieve. The problems of the United Nations, the deadlocks over vital issues, and the unwillingness to compromise are vividly impressed upon us daily by the clamor in the newspapers and over the radio. We see such headlines as Deadlock On German Settlement, Russia De- mands Ten Billion Reparations,” and Controversy On Atomic Control Renewed” so frequently that we become insensitive to the implications of these problems, vital as they are. But the importance of fair settlements, cooperation, and compromise cannot be overly emphasized. The people of the world cannot become too aware of [ i3 6 ] the fact that the fate of civilization rests squarely on the shoulders of their leaders. These men are experimenting with a new type of government — solving the problems of the world by representative government of the world. They are slowly beginning to open up that frontier of friendship and cooperation between nations and to conquer the forces of selfishness, intolerance, and suspicion which oppose them. But it is the responsibility of the citizens themselves as well as their governing bodies to promote friendship and understanding be- tween the people of all lands. Some progress has already been made. With the increased ease and speed of travel and communication it has become possible to appreciate the problems and customs of other lands. Through the student exchange system young people are learn- ing to know and understand their contemporaries all over the world. World-wide organizations like the Red Cross have promoted friend- ship through their ever ready help in times of trouble. But in spite of the progress that has been made we still have a long road to travel. We are working and striving for the day when trade barriers are lowered to permit the free flow of commerce, when an arbitra- tive board settles all disagreements between nations, when there is an active, functioning World Court to keep order, and when every nation, whether it is Asiatic, European or American, has a standard of living comparable to ours in the United States today. The peace of the world depends upon the security and happiness of its citizens, and we individually and collectively hold in our hands the power to make it as we will. These are high goals for which we are aiming as we strive to open up this new frontier. But they pre- sent a challenge to us, the youth of today and the adults of tomorrow, a challenge which we cannot ignore. [ i37] Valedictory By Karl B. von Klock Classmates: We have gathered here together for the last time, but our thoughts will be focused on Melrose High School for many years to come. It is in this school that we received the foundation and conditioning for entrance into a world of competition and technical achievements. It is here that we became acquainted with one another and had so many enjoyable experiences together. It is truly an impressive moment in our lives as we prepare to take the first step toward even greater goals. In taking this step, we assume a great responsibility — that of main- taining the high standards set by those who preceded us. They faced the same situation that we face and went forth to establish their places in the world. Now it is our turn; we must be worthy of them. This country has need of new talent, new spirit, and new blood, and we are the ones who will supply those needs. We are now ready to take leave of one another, each to go his own separate way. May all of you find success and happiness in the years ahead, and remember with affection these precious years at Melrose High. Farewell, and may good fortune smile upon us all. FOUNDATION-BUILDERS OF MODERN SCIENCE Science, as we know it today, owes its very existence and founda- tion to the elementary discoveries, observations, and experiments of the early scientists. Because of their insight and ingenuity, we are able to turn on an electric light, listen to the radio, talk with our neighbor on the telephone, or take a ride in our automobile. We very often take for granted these marvels of our scientific age. It is my purpose in this essay to create a greater appreciation of these fore- runners of modern civilization, by illustrating with various case his- tories the dependence of scientific progress on the basic discoveries and observations of the scientists of past centuries. The one outstanding figure of the Renaissance period is Leonardo da Vinci, whose work as a scientist has been obscured until recent [ 138] years by his fame as an artist. Far ahead of his time, Leonardo fore- shadowed the principle of inertia, afterwards demonstrated experi- mentally by Galileo. He clearly understood the impossibility of perpetual motion and used his knowledge of this impossibility to demonstrate the law of the lever, which he regarded as the primary machine, and all other machines as modifications and complications of it. He paved the way for future progress in physiology by describ- ing how the blood makes and remakes continually the whole body of man, bringing material to the parts and carrying off the waste products. His observations and experiments in the fields of engi- neering, architecture, physics, and biology opened up vast stores of knowledge and laid the groundwork for great experimental progress. Galileo, a scientist of the seventeenth century, is, in a very real sense, the first of the moderns. His chief and most original work was the foundation of the experimental and mathematical science of dynamics. After demonstrating that all falling bodies, regardless of weight, have the same velocity, he set out to determine the mathe- matical relationship between the velocity and the time of fall. By means of inclined planes, he proved that the speed was directly pro- portional to the time of fall. Galileo invented the first thermometer, a glass bulb containing air, with the end of its open tube dipping in water. His perfection of the telescope revolutionized the science of astronomy. Robert Boyle, a physicist and chemist of the seventeenth century, proved the important fact that air is a material substance having weight, but he is chiefly remembered for his discovery that the vol- ume of a given quantity of air is inversely proportional to the pres- sure. This fact was derived from his experiments on the elasticity of air. With a closed U-tube filled with mercury and air confined in the closed portion, he was able to calculate the increase in pressure and corresponding decrease in volume of the air when he added more mercury, thus confirming his discovery. The modern barometer is simply an extension of this discovery. Lavoisier’s experiments during the last part of the eighteenth cen- tury on the true nature of combustion provided the basic foundation for modern chemistry. Prior to his experiments, the theory was accepted that a burning substance gave off to the air a material called phlogiston. This theory was satisfactory to his contemporaries except for the fact that the residue weighed more than the original sub- stance. In a quantitative experiment Lavoisier demonstrated that such a theory was impossible and advanced his own theory, with [ H9 ] conclusive proof, that a gas called oxygen existed in the air and combined with the burning substance to form a compound. This revolutionary discovery completely altered the science of chemistry. In the field of electricity, the accidental discovery by one man and the interpretation of its significance by another provided the begin- ning of the electric current. Luigi Galvani, an Italian physician of the eighteenth century, noted that the leg of a frog contracted when a nerve and a muscle were connected with two dissimilar metals, placed in contact with each other. He attributed these effects to a so-called animal electricity. It was left for another Italian, Volta, of Pavia, to show that the essential phenomena did not depend on- the presence of an animal substance. As a result, in 1800 he invented the voltaic cell, more commonly known as the electric battery. This cell consisted of little discs of zinc, copper, and paper moistened with water or brine, placed one on top of the other. Without the contri- butions of these two men, progress in electricity would have been greatly retarded. Important as these discoveries were, the greatest advances in the field of electricity were made by Michael Faraday, a scientist of the nineteenth century. He introduced a new terminology in the field of electro-chemistry and explained the process of electrical decomposi- tion. He named this process electrolysis. His electromagnetic experi- ments led to the invention of the dynamo and other electromagnetic machines, and his work with Maxwell in regard to electromagnetic waves led in fifty years to wireless telegraphy and telephony. The chemist Sir Humphrey Davy, when asked what his greatest discovery was, declared that it was Michael Faraday. These illustrations clearly reveal the interrelation of the basic, elementary discoveries with the highly technical developments of the present day. This relationship may be compared to the structure of a building. Just as the foundation of a building is fundamental to the superstructure, so, in science, elementary discoveries are funda- mental to scientific progress. Hence, the achievements of the early scientists should not be forgotten. Opposed on all sides by ignor- ance and superstition, they had to suffer scorn, criticism, and perse- cution in order to dispel by the light of science the darkness of ignorance and superstition which shrouded the laws of nature. [ 140 1 Autographs [ 141 1 i, First, Initial Adler, Estelle Albee, Barbara W. Alkins, Evelyn S. Ames, Nancy L. Angelopoulos, Christina Antonucci, Alfred J. Auty, Virginia Babson, Jewel Baier, Edwin M. Ballantyne, Stuart J. Barr, Jean B. Batchelder, Joan Beeler, Jean M. Bjrdsall, Walter W. Black, Robert B. Bliss, Betty A. Brown, Jean E. Brown, R. G. Brown, Robert R. Brown, Robert W. Boyd, Kenneth W. Boyle, Mildred Brackett, Caroline F. Breed, Charles C. Bucci, Rose A. Buchert, Robert C. Burditt, Natalie Burland, Charlie W. H. Callahan, Lucille R. Carey, Patricia Cleary, John J. Charles, Kenneth P. Clark, John F. Clark, Priscilla L. Coates, Eleanor A. Collupy, Marilyn R. Colpitts, Jacqueline Conner, Carolyn R. Contreas, Vincent Cranston, Virginia Cronin, Phyllis M. Crawford, Madelyn Cryan, Harriet L. Dalton, Douglas Davenport, Nancy J. Darling, Chester Davis, Robert E. Dawes, Dorothy J. DiPersio, Jeanne S. Donnell, Lawrence E. Donovan, Dorothy M. Dows, Edith M. Duncan, Shirley C. Dupill, Rosemary Dustin, M. Earl, Judith Edkins, R. Ehrenberg, Barbara C. Erickson, Walter E. True Confessions Favorite Hangout Ted’s Inn 419528 Coffee Pot Henry P. 42 B Litches Lice House 72163 Movies Canteen B.Y.M.C.U. and Nancy’s Arms 190-107 Anywhere with O.K. 0061 Movies Movies Football Game Cobbets O.P.P.R. Where I Hang My Hat Maplewood St., Malden Corner of Upham St. and Dell Ave. Totem Pole 366151 Cranmore Mt. Mt. Hood Aimesbury, Mass. At a hen party Totem Pole Warwick Rd. and Sewalls Wood Rd. Wellfleet, Cape Cod Mohawk Clothesline Any Place but Melrose High Slam’s 127-357 Movies 423 Main St., Melrose Slam’s Auditorium Slam’s Movies Church Office Hopkins Piano Bench Ipswich or Any ’Sig’s’ House B.Y.M.C.U. Malden Square Miss Hume’s Office Bal-a-Roue I Summer St. Malden Bal-A-Rove and 246 Porter 5 and 10 Woolworth’s Five and Ten Cent Store Bed 46 Upland Rd. 428 Main St. Haslams’ Wallies and Golden Hills Favorite Song Stardust This Is Always Love in Vain For Sentimental Reasons Jealousy Volga Boatmen Stardust Symphony To Each His Own Full Moon and Empty Arms The Things we did Last Summer Claire de Lune This is Always Remember Me Buttermilk Skies Always Ave Maria Tea for Two Racing with the Moon The Girl I Marry Buttermilk Sky The Old Lamp Lighter For You, For Me, Forever More Leapfrog Rose of San Antonio The Old Lamp Lighter Twilight Time Give Me Five Minutes More Oh But I Do I Don ' t Know Why Jericho Super Suds Who Hit Nellie in the Belly with the Flounder ? Remember Me Jealousy The Things we did Last Summer Stardust Smoke Gets in your Eyes Rose of San Antonio Long Ago and Far Away Stardust Stardust Stardust The Man I Love Tea for Two This is Always Moonlight Serenade The Rosary The Things we did Last Summer Stardust For Sentimental Reasons St. Til Then Song of India To Each His Own To Each His Own I’ll See You in My Dreams To Each His Own Sentimental Reasons I’ll Never Forget Pet Hate Making Out College Applications B. G. People who don’t mind their own business Departures Boys wearing sweaters inside out Girls smoking Snobs Socks with pumps Conceited Girls Girls that Smoke Distance Goodbyes Horses and Sardines 480 Lebanon St. Homework Shorthand Frogs Hats Calisthenics Girl Smokers Girls and women who Smoke, sweat Getting up in the Morning Dirty Hands Cats Ice Cream Sodas Locker Combinations Stuck-up Girls Arguing Stiff Collars Dot Symmes Any place keeps ' me from Cape Conceited persons Stinky feet Teachers Stuck-up people Men drivers 212 Girls who smoke Stuck-up Girls Figures Girls who Smoke Butter Untidiness Conceited People Fair Sex R. K. People who scratch blackboards Conceit Snobs - Cliques Cigar Smokers, Teachers Persons Cruel to Animals Slow walkers Tillie Alarm Clocks Men Conceited People Onions and socks with high heels Getting up in the morning Monday Mornings Women [ M2 ] TRUE CONFESSIONS (Continued) Last Name, First, Initial Favorite Hangout Favorite Song Pet Hate Fawcett, Sara Jane 117 Youle St. Stardust 8:15 A. M. Fennell, P. A. Ocean Park, Maine Always Catty Girls Fielden, Richard L. 19 School St. Begin the Beguine Gold-diggers Fletcher, Thomas A. Upham Delicatessen Night and Day Sunday Drivers Fonda, Jere W. 33 Ochard Lane If I loved you Insincere People Fisher, R. Lynnfield Howard Johnson’s To Each His Own Girls that Smoke Foster, R. Crescent Avenue Deep Purple Phonies Fenton, Barbara H. 72163 Deep Purple Snobs Fraser, Barb A. 79 Green St. It’s All Over Now Teachers who catch me chewing Gorgi, Robert J. 56 Laurel St. Old Lamp Lighter Talkative Women Gallagher, Carolyn A. Wolfboro, N. H. I”ll See You in My Dreams B. W. Garniss, Dorothy A. North Conway Stardust Tripe Garniss, Doris E. North Conway Always B. L. L. Garrett, Charles F. Oak Grove Dances I’ll See You in My Dreams Neckties and Silly Girls Geary, Patricia A. 335 E. Foster St. My Wonderful One Flip people Ghen, William R. Boston Garden The Old Lamp Lighter Homework Gibbons, Merle C. Dippy’s I’m Always Chasing Rainbows Snobs and Dull People Gittes, Dale 115 Conant Rd. You Keep Coming Back like a Song Teachers who catch me chewing Gim, Yee T. Y.M.C.A. Blue Sky Hats Good, Arthur J. 9 Franklin Terrace For ' Sentimental Reasons P. L. K. Greenlaw, Carol Slam’s More Now than Ever Bugs Griffin, Richard N. Dinner Table Missouri Waltz Snobs Habblitz, Harry E. Y.M.C.A. Wagner’s’ Fire Dance Math Hallahan, Barbara A. Coffee Pot, Malden There’s No one But You People who don’t mind their ow business Hamblin, Virginia A. R.K.O., Boston House of Blue Lights Conceited People Hammerstrom, George A. Nocky’s My Wild Swedish Rose Teachers who catch me chewing Hamilton, Donald P. Howard Johnson’s Rose of the Alamo Stuck-up Women Hamilton, Marilyn J. 26842 Night and Day Ellie Harlow, Richard W. Imporium Stardust Nagging Teachers Hayes, Ruth A. Haslam’s I’ll Close My Eyes Conceit and a wet bathing suit Hearne, Shirley M. Any Sig’s House Stardust R. K. Henry, Richard J. Wally’s Recreation and Poolatorium Buttermilk Skies Mt. Ida Junior College Holden, Marjorie A. Corner of Malvern St. For Sentimental Reasons Colored Socks Holmes, J. Alan 471 2 Upham St. The Old Lamp Lighter Girls that Smoke in Public Holloway, J. 7 Maple Ave., Greenwood The Old Lamp Lighter Women learning to drive Howe, Nancy L. Hunewill, Kenneth Bal-a-Roue Colpitts Service Station My Man 11:30. Biology Hyson, Doris M. 373 Pleasant St. I’ll See You in My Dreams Wintergreen Candy Ilsley, Winifred L. Here and There To Each His Own Caterpillars Jackman, Doris Hill Number 22 Winter Wonderland Cats James, Albert P. 186 E. Emerson The Old Lamp Lighter Homework Janes, George A. 20 Albion St. Stardust Radio Commercials Jones, Homer W. 98 Clifford St. Stardust Women Drivers Jones, Cynthia Ann North Conway Paper Doll C. H. Johanson, Betty M. 96 Parkway Rumors are Flying U. P. F. Kenney, Phyllis A. Nubble Light One Alone Wet Sand Kelly, John H. Greenwood St. Stardust Work Koomas, George S. Malden Lover, Come back to Me Now Teachers Kraft, Frederick W. Not for publication Symphony Bad Marks Locke, Joan R. Brewster, Cape Cod You’l Always Be the One I Love Mushrooms Lavalle, Marie J. 47 Adams St. For Sentimental Reasons Snobs 1 1 Lofgren, Paul G. Waterville, Maine Chopin’s Fantasie Impromptu Earmuffs Loveys, Nancy J. The kitchen Stardust Curly Hair Loveys, Ralph A. Club Eljorajim On the Sunny Side of the Street Freshman (J. K.) in college Lynch, Betsy 352 Washington St. Limehouse Blues French Lowery. Barbara A. 10405 Stardust S. Q. Luti, Vincent F. The Keyboard Love-Death Eggs and Horatio Alger Lynch, Richard R.A.’s For Sentimental Reasons Women Drivers MacKenzie, Phyllis E. Wakefield You’ll Never Know Ex boy friends who don’t speak MacKenzie, R. Marilyn Corner of Malvern St. For Evermore Colored Socks MacLeod, Priscilla E. Stearns and Hills There’s No one But You Glasses Machlachlan, Janice P. V. F. (Pleasant View Farm There’s No one But You Dull pencils and snobs Madden, John R. 82 Sargent You Think I don’t Love You Phoney People [ r 43 1 TRUE CONFESSIONS (Continued) Hangout Favorite Song Last Name, First, Initial Marsh, Barbara A. Maskell, Harry W. Matheson, Joan A. McGourty, William G. McKenna, Annette M. McKenney, Jean A. Meuse, Raymond A. Messer, Jean E. Millar, Miriam D. Milliken, Eleanor R. Milton, Jean E. Moorehead, Shirley A. Morey, P. Morse, Clifford H. Mossman, Edward L. Moulton, Marjorie L. Munsen, H. Munsen, Roy S. Murphy, Jane M. Murdy, A. Stedman Muse, Joan A. Norton, Jeanine A. Norkeveck, John F. , Oberg, Carl H. Oberg, Janet E. O’Leary, Florence O ' Leary Florence R. Orcutt, Gene E. Park, Beverly Parke, Martha P. Phillips, Shirley L. Phillips, J. Clark Phinney, Maxine E. Pike, B. Plummer, William R. Polk, Gladys C. Porter, Robert R. Potter, Grafton W. Pray, Joan M. Proctor, Kenneth W. Purdam, N. Quincy, Sally K. Rand, Freeman G. Rawding, Elizabeth M. Reed, Harold F. Jr. Rice, Charlotte M. Richardson, S. Rinfret, Melvyn P. Roaf. E. M. Roberts, Prudence M. Ross, David M. Rouse, M. Russo, Anthony C. Russo, Jacqueline A. Sawyer, Ann J. Scarborough, William I. Scott, Garth B. Shattuck, Pauline V. Shaw, Audrey F. Shaw, Frances M. Sheridan, Peter Shultz, Robert B. Sim, Elizabeth Favorite East Emerson St. Larry’s Fruit Store You don’t know, do you? Dairy Bar Hopkins 14 Rowe St. Cellar 156 Vinton St. 34 Perkins St. 24 Porter Franconia Notch, N. H. 49 Glen St. Public Library Wolfeboro, N. H. Somewhere on Melrose St. 15 Glen St. Shirley’s Charlie’s Service Station York, Me. Where I Hang my Hat 82 Pearl St. Sea Shore I ain’t squealing 54 Ashland St. Table ‘2’ S H Movies 12 Laurel St. Granada East Side Wherever there’s fun S H Inc. ’Home Sweet Home’ 42 Sears Ave. Stearns and Hill’s 86 Prospect Ave., Revere A ’38 Blue Chevrolet 346 Upham St. Oldsmobile 205 I. M. P. with . 713-911 Bed Roll-a-way Malden Square on Sat. nite. Mr. Poole’s office Tip Top Movies R. P. R. Table 2 Amesbury 37 Lebanon St. with ! Canadian Dance Hall, Boston Any Sig’s house. Corner of Lebanon Grove Wally’s Poolatorium 408? Y Pool York Beach, Maine Ted’s Inn Wally ' s Pool Room Parker’s 373 Pleasant St. Blue Moon Hey, Barbariba I’d Be Lost Without You For Sentimental Reasons For Sentimental Reasons Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart To Each His Own For Sentimental Reasons The Old Lamp Lighter Always Night and Day To Each His Own Lamplighter’s Serenade Stardust Buttermilk Skies Smoke Gets in My Eyes Because Tico Tico Jealousy Anything by The King Cole Trio To Each His Own Sentimental Journey To Each His Own Symphony When the Moon Comes Over The Mountain I Don’t Know Why Paper Moon It Had To be You For Sentimental Reasons Symphony Smoke Gets in Your Eyes September Song September Song Let the Rest of the World Go by Blue Skies To Each His Own I’ll See You In My Dreams Stardust Huggin’ and a chalkin’ Always The Whole World Is Singing My Song Where or When If you were the Only Girl Give Me Five Minutes More Easter Parade It Had to be You The Things We Did Last Summer Buttermilk Sky For Sentimental Reasons Make Believe The Old Lamp Lighter It Had To Be You My Old Cape Breton Home Stardust Dream One More Tomorrow Something Sentimental One Alone If You Are But a Dream I Can’t Begin to Tell You This is Always Stardust I’ll See You in My Dreams Pet Hate Overshoes and rubbers Girls who smoke Cats Gabbing Females Straight Hair Straight Hair Talkative Women Mushrooms Spare ribs and sauerkraut Snobs 32 Green Fords Spinach with sand Boogie-Woogie Eddie Mossman Clifford Morse Conceit Women Drivers Navy Blue Ankle Socks Conceited Girls Ankle Socks with High Heels Socks or Stockings Girls with T shirts Women Drivers People who gossip all the time Conceited People Riding on Buses Unshined Shoes A conceited man Conceited Boys Late People Foreign Languages Homework Lima Beans Coffee Frappes Louie Catty Women Catty Women Peroxide Blondes Women Drivers Conceited People B. L. Girls School Women Drivers People who tell me to hurry Conceited People Homework Conceited Football players Coconut Women Drivers Redheads Popular Music The Dark P. S. Loose Sweaters Women Smokers Shoes Insincerity High heels with ankle socks A. S. Neckties Conceited People [ J 44 ] TRUE CONFESSIONS (Continued) Hangout Favorite Song Last Name, First, Initial Shimmin, Barbara J. Simkins, N. Simonton, Lura B. Small, Charles E. Snow, Gladys S. Snow, Harriet I. I Spadafora, Cynthia A. Sparks, Chester H. Spinney, Carolyn R. Stanton, Arna J. Steeves, N orrna S. Stephenson, Lester H., Jr. Stevens, Frederick A. Sterling, Gloria M. Sullivan, John J. Sumner, Martha L. Surette, Richard Sutherland, Donald J. Swaine, Charles P. Swift, Dorothy M. Swindlehurst, Paul G. Symmes, Dorothy I. Tarr, Robert P. Tangberg, Harold Thayer, Don F. Titus, Jane Todd, D. Winnie Tomlin, George H. Tondreau, Robert I. ; Tracy, Doris J. Tuttle, Edwin A. j Unger, Eleanor 1 VonKlock, Karl B. j Wadland, Nancy E. ] Warner, Marjorie E. Watters, Barbara A. j Wells, Philip S. Webster, Nancy A. j Wentzel, Edith N. Willett, Thelma H. ! Wills, Dorothy A. j Winde, Larry 1 Whitford, Richard A. Wortman, Barbara L. [i Young, Rodney M. Favorite Kitchen River Drive Movies White’s 224 Shute St., Everett Any Sig’s house The President’s House Boston Arena, Thursday nite 419,528 Lynnfield 1 Fairview Ave., Malden 5040 Rifle Range Slam ' s Bud Lyon’s House R. P. R. White’s Movies River Acres, N. H. Any Sig’s House Ted’s Inn 68 W. Wyoming Ave. 160 Derby Rd. My Room 609-123 Dairy Bar 12 Glen St. Home Basement 75 School St. Greenwood Hopkins 26842 Stork Club 35 Glen St. Home or enjoyable places Bal-a-Roue Lake Winnepesaukee 28790 Movies Anywhere of Interest Ocean Park, Maine Dean’s office Summit Avenue Movies Outside of Melrose M issouri Waltz For Sentimental Reasons Blue Heaven Moonlight Serenade Sentimental Journey Embraceable You Racing With the Moon Temptation Stardust Beyond the Blue Horizon Someone To Watch Over Me Nutcracker Suite You’ll Never Know Stardust There’s no one But You Begin the Beguine The Old Lamp Lighter Temptation For Sentimental Reason Deep Purple How Deep is the Ocean Oh, What it Seemed to Be Blue Heaven How Deep is the Ocean The Old Lamp Lighter J ealousy Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Red Wing To Each His Own If I’m Lucky Stardust Night and Day Don’t Fence Me in Stardust Wedding March My Man Smoke Gets in your Eyes To Each His Own Besame Mucho If I had My Way Sonata Open the Door, Richard Romance in the Dark Stardust The Whole World is Singing My Song Pet Hate Cold weather Rainy days Cheese Sloppy Sweaters Week Days R. K. Putting on a wet bathing suit School Bob Gaige Hot Weather Hurrying Women Drivers Reckless Drivers Bossy People Debutramps People who are sarcastic Women Mushrooms Getting Up Heights Stairs Lucille Callahan Talkative Women Books that end continued) Moody People Jimmy Connolly Locker 4106 School Work Nan Webster Homework Woman Drivers Marilyn H. Gold diggers (Women) Carrots Football Players II :30 Poetry Bob Tondreau Cigars Conceited Boys Girls Smoking Typing People Who Love Themselves Conceited People Would-be crooners [ 145 ] , ' S, ' SSSSSSSSS NATIONAL NC-173 The new NC-173 ' s a truly versatile receiver engineered to fulfill a wide variety of applications. The amateur will find this receiver chock-full of features which .greatly widen his scope of activity. Commercial installations will realize in this receiver a dependable performer under the most adverse receiving conditions. Those who have a desire to widen their field of reception and wish to listen to amateurs (of which there are at least 60,000), plane and police com- munication and foreign stations, in addition to reception on the broadcast band, can enjoy world-wide reception with a minimum of tuning adjustments and a maximum of lifelike reproduction. The distinctive appearance of the NC-173 exterior will add attractive- ness to any type of installation. Receiver .... $179.50 Speaker .... 10.00 Additional information and name of nearby dealer will be gladly furnish- ed by the General Sales Office, National Company, Inc., Malden 48, Mass. ' Wanted . . GIRL GRADUATES OF ’47 F or pleasant ivork with friendly associates . . Before you make any decisions as to what you are going to do after graduation, why not investigate the job opportunities which the Telephone Com- pany offers you? Good pay is among the many advantages you gain by working for the Telephone Company. You earn while you learn; the pay for beginners is good an d you can earn increases beginning in a few months. Then, too, you will be working at an interesting job with congenial people in pleasant surroundings. Your job can be the first step in a real career in public service. r. Your te tcher or vocational adviser can tell you __ _ more about work in this interesting industry. D • 9 NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY s sss ss ss sssssssssssssss Compliments of MELROSE SAVINGS BANK “MAKING FRIENDS SINCE 1872” COMPLIMENTS OF KELLOGG’S FLORIST 481 MAIN STREET MEL. 0083 Floral Arrangements of Character COMPLIMENTS OF TEDSON’S MARKET WYOMING COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF MELROSE STAMP CO. ALL KINDS OF MARKING DIES AND RUBBER STAMPS 162 Tremont Street Melrose, Mass. WYOMING SPA BIRD’S EYE FROSTED FOODS Open Daily including Sundays FREE DELIVERY 24 W. Wyoming Ave. Tel. Mel. 3496 COMPLIMENTS OF CLEMENTS The Store of Cheerful Service COMPLIMENTS OF ARMY NAVY STORE EDDIE’S VARIETY STORE I. Rarsener, Prop. GROCERY AND DELICATESSEN Open Evenings and Sunday till 9:00 53 West Wyoming Avenue COMPLIMENTS OF AUSTIN PHARMACY 45 W. Wyoming Avenue COMPLIMENTS OF HARRIET WOODWARD GIFT SHOP GIFTS AND YARNS WHITTEMORE HARDWARE YOUR FRIEND IN THE HARDWARE BUSINESS VV W,V COMPLIMENTS OF HOLLAND LAUNDRY Expert Tailoring, Dressmaking — All Cleans- ing done on premises IT SERVES YOU RIGHT GUY’S CLEANSERS FUR STORAGE Specialty - Laundry Services GUY M. SMITH, Owner, Manager 685 Main St., Mel. 5-1 122 Melrose, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF ACADIA RADIO WILSON’S SHELL SERVICE STATION Shell Petroleum Products MAIN STREET FELLSWAY MELrose 1649 TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES COMPLIMENTS OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Dawes Mr. and Mrs. Homer W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Murdy Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Nixon Mr. and Mrs. Edwin van B. Parke Mr. and Mrs. Knight Quincy Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Snow Mrs. Raymond W. Swift Mr. and Mrs. William Tuttle THE Warren Kay Vantine STUDIO, INC, SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHERS 132 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Compliments of L. R. Moulton Co. ' , ' , ' , ' , ' , ' , ' , ' , ' SS SSSSSSSSSSs S+ SSSSSSSSSS, ' SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, ' SSSSSS ' S, EXPERT CLEANSING AND PRESSING 534 Franklin St., MELrose 4320 THE CASEY FLORIST COMPANY EST. 1869 For Unsurpassed Values in First Quality FLOWERS PLANTS Largest Retail Greenhouses in Greater Boston 93 MAPLE STREET MELROSE, MASS. Telephone MELrose 0123 COMPLIMENTS OF TREMONT STREET GARAGE COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF dtieadi A. H. BROWN 123 GROVE STREET MELrose 4750 I Compliments of BENSON COAL CO. SOLID AND L IQUID FUELS HASLAM’S The Prescription Store W. R. Hayes, Reg. Ph„ Prop. 484 MAIN STREET MELROSE, MASS. Phone MEL. 0022 FALK’S STUDIO SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS 177 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MASS. wvvvw ' . BRIGHAM PHARMACY Your Neighborhood Drug Store T. Ursula Brigham, Reg. Pharm. 944 MAIN ST., at FRANKLIN SQUARE Courteous and Professional Service by Trained and Registered Pharmacists Compliments of THE CANTEEN Compliments of THE ARTS WALLPAPER SHOP 200 GREEN STREET at FRANKLIN SQ. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 FROM THE MELROSE Y. M. C. A. Follow up your social and physical activities at the “Y” GEORGE CULLEN WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER 3 Maple St., Malden, Massachusetts MALden 3248-J I? COMPLIMENTS OF MAHER MOTOR SALES, INC. AUTHORIZED FORD SALES and SERVICE 50 TREMONT STREET MELROSE, MASS Branch at Saugus COMPLIMENTS OF LLOYD ICE and COAL CO. COMPLIMENTS OF O’NEIL’S FOOD CENTER COMPLIMENTS OF A. M. FORTIER FIRESTONE DEALER STORE 1 88 GROVE STREET HOME AND AUTO SUPPLIES MEL. 5282 456 MAIN STREET MELrose 1233 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF FAULKNER’S CLEANSING 437 FRANKLIN STREET MELROSE HIGHLANDS GLOBE MATTRESS CO. Compliments of BLUE BELL CLEANERS 31-35 GROVE STREET, MELROSE, MASS. Telephone MELrose 3636 Compliments of ANDREW’S MARKET Compliments of W. T. GRANT CO. 510 MAIN STREET, MELROSE 520 MAIN STREET, MELROSE MELROSE 4200 1 Compliments of Milton ' s Drug Store THE STORE OF SERVICE y | MELROSE COMMUNITY GARAGE % Herbert MacDonald, Prop. REGENT DELICATESSEN | ATLAS TIRES - BATTERIES - 438 MAIN ST., MELROSE % ACCESSORIES ' H 203 Essex St. Melrose 4130 STATE INSPECTION NOTED FOR THE QUALITY AND i QUANTITY OF OUR SANDWICHES ft COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF X | A F R I E N D MOHAWK RADIO CO. X COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF X CARL A. BEHRLE 1 | OIL BURNER SERVICE GROVE PHARMACY I | MEL. 4878 183 Grove St. Mel. 3489 0 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF ft | HIGHLANDS MARKET EAST SIDE ESSO STATION Norman Peterson 6 X 9 i I COMPLIMENTS OF THOMAS GARAGE 142 FRANKLIN STREET MELROSE, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF HENRY A. CARLETON GROCERIES - FROZEN FOODS - DELICATESSEN COMPLIMENTS OF MELROSE FLORIST CO. Corsages of Distinction 245 W. WYOMING AVE., MELROSE MEL, 1628 1147 MAIN STREET MEL. 2863 COMPLIMENTS OF RALPH’S BARBER SHOP 448 MAIN STREET MELROSE, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF THE PATTEE SHOP F. W. WOOLWORTH Compliments of GARNI SS’ MARKETS 163 W. EMERSON ST. 463 FRANKLIN ST. COMPLIMENTS OF WOOD’S GIFT SHOP NEWHALL’S SHOE STORE ]. WALTER NEWHALL, Prop. BOOTS AND SHOES 547 Main Street Melrose, Mas TRY NEW ENGLAND’S FAVORITE HOOD’S ICE CREAM COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1948 FRANKLIN SQUARE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO. SALES - PARTS WASHING MACHINES - RADIOS REFRIGERATORS - SEWING MACHINES VACUUM CLEANERS 210 Green St. Mel. 0360 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1949 s ' SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. ' SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. When your car has a cough, try SMITH BROS. GARAGE, INC. CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH 467 MAIN STREET Mel. 0049-4301 THE LEIGH STUDIO AND GIFT SHOP THE SHOP UNUSUAL 7 East Foster St., Melrose COMPLIMENTS OF ALECK’S CLOTHING STORE MELROSE AUTO SCHOOL 463 MAIN STREET, MELROSE EXPERT DRIVING INSTRUCTION DUAL CONTROL CARS Mel. 5380 Mai. 7202-M COMPLIMENTS OF DALY’S MARKET 187 W. WYOMING AVENUE COMPLIMENTS OF WADLAND ' S COMPLIMENTS OF MELROSE MANUFACTURING CO. Where you bring your CURTAIN problems 421 Main St. Melrose MATTHEW M. COX REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE 536 Franklin St., MELrose 1230 Melrose Highlands 76, Mass. 0) 1 | THE ARMAND STUDIO, Inc. i PHOTOGRAPHERS OF DISTINCTION 184 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts Compliments of WEBSTER THOMAS COMPANY Boston, Mass. DISTRIBUTORS MATCHLESS BRAND FOODS CANNED FRUITS CANNED VEGETABLES TEAS — COFFEES — CONDIMENTS — RELISHES New England’s Largest Manufacturing Wholesale Grocers Purveyors to Melrose High School Cafeteria COMPLIMENTS OF LARRY’S LUNCH FRANKLIN SQUARE Open 6 A. M. — io P. M. Steaks and Chops COMPLIMENTS OF FRANKLIN SQUARE HARDWARE CO. HILL CO. 521 FRANKLIN STREET 504 MAIN STREET Tel. MEL. 4543 REAL ESTATE MRS. O. D. MacLAUGHLIN Complete Service for your car or truck DE SOTO PLYMOUTH DANIELS LeSAFFRE MOTORS SUNOCO GAS OIL 897 Main St. MEL. 1428 COMPLIMENTS OF R. H. CURRY and SON 472 FRANKLIN STREET PLUMBING AND HEATING BAY STATE PAINTS MELrose 0041 VICTOR C. LOVEJOY REALTOR — INSURANCE 507 Main St. Melrose A ' , Qak V anofq 138 Walton Park We wish each member of the graduating class of 1947 every success in the future, with many Consult a Woman, She knows best fine opportunities along their chosen road of life — Mr. and Mrs. Maurice P. Dustin COMPLIMENTS OF J. B. RUDERMAN SONS FURNITURE Melrose, Malden, Medford COMPLIMENTS OF MIDDLESEX BUSINESS SERVICE 193 GREEN STREET MELrose 3142 Paul J. Barter, ’36 COMPLIMENTS OF LOBSTER SHOP FRANKLIN SQUARE, MELROSE COMPLIMENTS OF THE DAIRY BAR FRANKLIN SQUARE, MELROSE Sandwiches, Ice Cream Chick-n-chips PRIOR THE HABERDASHER COMPLIMENTS OF FRANKLIN SQUARE RADIO ELECTRIC CO. 937 Main St., Mel. 0306 CAMERA PHOTO SUPPLIES All Wor Guaranteed COMPLIMENTS OF PLEASANT SERVICE LAUNDERERS and CLEANERS 950 Main Street, Melrose Prompt Service - Highest Quality W or COMPLIMENTS OF MELROSE CAB CO. 24 HOUR SERVICE Franklin Square, Melrose MELrose 5040 Solid, Intensive Training; Individual Advancement; Day and Evening HICKOX SECRETARIAL SCHOOL Beginning or Advanced Small Classes Start Each Monday 178 Tremont St. At Boylston St., Boston Tel. HANcock 3685 COMPLIMENTS OF PETER KRAMER and SON, INC. SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS “Good Candy” Delaney Press Printers Specializing in SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS YEARBOOKS AND THEIR COVERS MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS W I 0 V) COMPLIMENTS OF h V COMPLIMENTS OF X | MELROSE MUSIC SHOP WYOMING BAKERY i | - - EVERYTHING MUSICAL - - I 57 West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose X H 477 Main St. Phone 4908 I IT ?;r Food is pure arid home-made X V 1 X COMPLIMENTS OF 1 COMPLIMENTS OF © I | GIL’S SPORT SHOP 1 I MELROSE HARDWARE CO. f I s | THE CAROLINE SCOTT I YARN SHOP X X I A. G. DUGAS I i X 19 East Foster St. (Next to Oak Manor) x 429 Main St., Melrose X | | YARN AND KNITTING SUPPLIES | KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS WATCHMAKER JEWELER I I It MEL,. 1557 All Types of Watch Bracelets X X X I I 1 X COMPLIMENTS OF 1 X X COMPLIMENTS OF V I CARROLL COSMETIC SHOP i LES’S LUNCH I i X 475 Main St., Melrose i 518 Franklin St., Melrose Highlands X .VV V V V W V V W W W W ' W %W W V W W W W W W V W V V W W y S mmcs’ GOOD FOOD, CANDY, and ICE CREAM BOSTON — 175 Devonshire St., 6 Beacon St., 34 Arch St. CAMBRIDGE — Kendall Square Compliments of A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF FRANKLIN SPA COMPLIMENTS OF BUCKY’S RESTAURANT 397 MAIN STREET ALL PIES HOME-MADE Compliments of CONVERSE RUBBER CO, MANUFACTURERS OF RUBBER, CANVAS, and ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR Malden, Massachusetts Compliments of Compliments of KLINE’S SHOE STORE FEATURING : Enna Jetttick Child Life W. L. Douglas FITTING- MYSTIC LINEN SERVICE 517 MAIN STREET MELrose 2716