Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]