Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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As I look about at the new wing, the beautiful landscaping, the attractiveness of the new buildings, and the bright and fresh appearance of the new classrooms, I cannot but feel that all graduates of the Class of 1961 will share with me a deep sense of pride in having had the privilege of being the first to use these new facilities. Our school is growing in size and growing in opportunities and in achieve- ments. New members of our teaching staff have brought a new zest to our school program and a fresh vigor to our entire school effort. We are reaching out and moving forward. I would like to set before the graduates of the Class of 1961 the example of the man in whose memory the new Ralph W. Daffinee Gymnasium has been dedicated. Here was a man who set service to his fellow man above self-achieve- ment. Renowned throughout the entire state as a great pediatrician, he devoted his life to the care of the people of his community. As Chairman of the School Committee he gave himself unstintingly to the educational needs of the youth of this city. This gymnasium and its new facilities are tangible things he worked hard to acquire for the good of the boys and girls of Melrose High School. Un- selfish dedication and service, thereby making the world a better place by his presence: that is the challenge left by Dr. Daffinee to the Class of 1961.

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Mr. Kenneth R. Norris Through the introduction of new courses and more accelerated classes, our administrative staff has worked hard to help us prepare a better foundation for our important years after graduation. Administration Mr. John F. McGrath Mrs. Ann D. Foster