Melrose High School

F. Richard Pierce “Dick”

F. Richard Pierce (“Dick”), Melrose High School class of 1926 (Melrose, Massachusetts). The entry prints: headed for Harvard; activities listed: Traffic Squad and Masque and Wig; a write-up.

Class of 1926

166 in the class of 1926 · 102 more named Pierce

Full name: F. Richard Pierce
Known as: Dick
School: Melrose High School
Graduated: Class of 1926
Headed for: Harvard

Also searched as: Dick Pierce; Richard Pierce; Rick Pierce; Pierce, Richard.

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Clubs & teams 125
Same surname 82
Classmates 165
Same schools 229

In context

In the alphabetical roll of 166 names from the Melrose High School class of 1926, Richard stands 119th. The entry is on page 52 of the scan; the portraits read for this site run from page 12 to page 69. Richard shared “Debating Club” with 7 classmates, going by what the yearbook prints. In the 10 classes of Melrose High School between 1925 and 1942 that this site covers, 40 people have the first name Richard, with the largest group (10) in 1938. Among first names, the class of 1926 favours Dorothy (6), Elizabeth (6) and Helen (6); the class of 1927 had Dorothy (8), John (5) and Mildred (5).

On the same scan page	Ruth Perry, Alice Gertrude Peters
Same club	Traffic Squad: 24 other classmates
Same club	Masque and Wig: 24 other classmates
Same kind of plan	college or university: 21 of 50 classmates with a plan (42%)

What Richard did at school

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What the yearbook said

Dick has had the honor of being called “genuine” by Mr. Sprague. We all agree with our principal for we all know “Dick” and admire his sterling qualities. He is one of the most prominent boys in the class of 1926, and is liked by all, including the girls. “Dick” also has the honor of being among the first ten boys in the graduating class. Under his guidance as editor, the “School Life” has had one of the most successful years in its history. He is a very capable debater, and his ability in this line is very evident as he has made the team in his sophomore year. He professes not to be a ladies’ man but, in spite of this, he is frequently in their company. “Dick” is planning to attend Harvard, next year, where he intends to study medicine. We sincerely hope that the best of success follows you through life, “Dick”, and we know that you will bring honor to your old Alma Mater.

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Melrose High School yearbook, 1926, page 52. View the original scan at the Internet Archive (item log1926melr).

Published 1926, and therefore in the public domain in the United States. Scan courtesy of Melrose Public Library / Boston Public Library via the Internet Archive.

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