Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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 ]

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' 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 ]

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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 ]