Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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

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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 ]

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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 ]