Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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19 2 2 T li ( C If A M E L E 0 A 19 2 2 CLASS OFFICERS l 16 ]

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19 2 2 The C II A M E L E 0 N 19 2 2 THE OLIN FUND Upon the death in 1899, of Mr. Olin, the beloved principal of the Belmont High School, a collection for flowers was taken in the school, but when the big total was received, it was the general opinion that Mr. Olin would have thought it too much to spend for flowers, so a floral cross was bought for thirty dollars, the rest to be used to start a memorial. One hundred dollars was added to this sum the next fall by the pupils who had willingly pledged themselves to earn one dollar apiece during the summer vacation. The “Winged Victory” was suggested as a memorial, but, owing to certain circumstances, such as the size of the statue and the proper place to set it, this suggestion was put aside. Just before his death Mr. Olin had expressed a wish that he could help some of the poorer students, and he left to three of them fifty dollars in order that they might continue their education. Acting upon this deed, Miss Burbank and Miss Emily Hunt put forth the idea of an Olin fund. The school has added to this fund yearly a sum of about one hundred dollars from the receipts of the Olin Fund Concerts, until we have now approximately $3000. The interest of the Fund is used to help a needy graduate through his first year in college. f 15

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“Of what shall a man be proud if he is not proud of his friends?” — Stevenson. MARIE DOYLE Marie is French only in name and heels. Since she has imprisoned her abundant curls in a merciless hair net, her most prominent characteristic is an engaging smile and ready laugh. But why shouldn’t she smile when the Sunshine looks on her with such favor? Besides this optimistic personality, she has great skill in cooking and sewing, and is a good student. Long life to the girl and the smile! DOROTHY PECKHAM “ Dot ,” who has been one of us since the first grade, is one of the happiest girls in our class. She excels in read- ing, music and interpretive dancing. Then, too, when her license is not lost, she can drive the automobile until your bobbed hair stands on end. JOYCE ELMES Although Joyce has been with us but one short year, she has already found a place in our hearts. “Be glad, Joyce, for your friends are many.” MILDRED LEWIS Mildred is a true lover of Nature. We are sure she ■will follow in the footsteps of John Burroughs, her fa- vorite author. Once you have penetrated her reserve, a rich mind is revealed to you — a mind filled with not only a love of natui ' e, but of hooks, music and art. Mildred excels, also, when it comes to assisting in the social affairs of the class of ’22. Quietly, inconspicuously, she works, but with what results! Those who admired the decora- tions at the Senior Prom, those who marvelled at the suc- cess of the Senior Food Sale, those who will continuously discover her works in this Year Book, will realize why we extend to her such deep appreciation. But what sur- prises us most of all is her quiet humour. No one glanc- ing at her grave face would suspect it, but nevertheless, it is there. Perhaps at the end of four more years, we may have a fair estimate of Mildred Lewis’ rare character. [ 17 ]