Melrose High School - Log Yearbook (Melrose, MA)

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Congratulations! We finally made it! Mere words can not express my happiness. I would like to thank our class advisors for their friend- ship and support. I have a special thank you for the Senior Class Congress who helped behind the scene. I wish the best of luck to each and everyone of you. Thank you for your friendship and many years of good laughs. The future is yours. Sincerely, Michael Aylward Congratulations Class of “86” We’ve all come a long way since our sophomore year. During this time we have made many friends, whom I hope we shall never lose. I would like to thank all the administrators and teachers especially our Advisors Mr. DeGeorge, Mrs. Eason, Mrs. Moulaison. As a class we have shared many unforgettable memories: Junior and Senior Proms, Winter Ball, Halloween Party and many others. With graduation approaching we must soon leave Melrose High School to follow our goals and aspirations. Goodbye Class of 1986 and best of luck in the future. David Arnott 71 Z

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BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1986 Melrose High has provided you with the opportunity for a solid education. It has put you into the position to seek out new ventures and has presented you with a chance to broaden your horizons. It has prepared you to minimize the risks to succeed. However, for any new venture there is risk involved no matter how well prepared you are. But, that should not deter you . . . GO FOR IT!! As Teacher Astronaut Christa McAuliffe so aptly stated, SHOOT FOR THE STARS.” Best of Good Luck and Good Opportunity to the Class of 1986. Sincerely, Jim Frontero Assistant Principal Dear Class of 1986, I extend my sincere congratulations to each and every one of you as you graduate from Melrose High School. As you were about to enter high school, we had already heard from your previous teachers, counselors and administrators that you were an outstand- ing class. You certainly lived up to these advance reviews, both in and out of the classroom, with all of your accomplishments. I know that you will use this same dedication and determination, as you prepare to enter your chosen careers, and then go on to be most productive and contributing members of our society. Congratulations and best wishes for a bright and productive future. I sincerely hope that your experiences at Melrose High School have prepared you both academically and otherwise for your future endeavors. Sincerely, Claude Croston Principal Sincerely, Timothy F. Hurley Assistant Principal

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MHIIIS Mr. Driscoll is a graduate of Malden High School, Colby College and the Graduate School of Education at Boston University. Mr. Driscoll first taught in Saco, Maine. He later worked in the public school system of Middleburough, Massachusetts where he was both a guidance counselor and school psychologist. He found he did not enjoy this position because he missed working directly with students. He then came to Melrose, first as the football coach of the offensive backfield and later as teacher of psychology. In later years Mr. Driscoll became the teams’ trainer. In June he will end his thirty-first year of service to Melrose High. Over the years he has become loved by his students and the athletes who affec- tionately call him ’Doc.” His enthusiasm in class and his superb care of athletic injuries will never be forgotten. We wish Doc” the best of luck in the future. You will be missed! Mr. Morse is a graduate of Saugus High School. After graduation, he at- tended Tufts receiving a BA and Ed. M+thirty. He was a sailor in World War II on D.E. 48 and reports I personally defeated Adolf Hitler. In 1949, he began his career in Ashland, New Hampshire where he taught for two years. This was followed by a year at Newton and then he came to Melrose where he has taught for thirty seven years. He has directed the Drama Club as well as the Girls Club and taught guitar for twenty years. Mr. Morse and his wife Frances have three daughters, Ellen, Emily and Sarah and four grandchildren. Mr. Morse said he decided to teach English because I noticed English was not difficult but tedious, I thought I could make it less tedious without skimp- ing. Whether I have succeeded or not you would have to ask of students. Contrary to popular belief Mr. Morse’s favorite poet is not Robert Frost but Percy Shelley. He likes to teach Frost because that poet ' s ideas and philosophy appeal to young people. Mr. Morse has always liked teaching and said “I have always felt being a teacher is a privilege. It has been a privilege to work with young people. It has also been a privilege for us to have known him. We wish you the best of luck. We will miss you! 6