Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Class Motto: “To be rather than to seem .” HELEN HINES Under Helen’s quiet exterior lies a very merry person- ality, for if you look closely enough, you will discover a jolly little twinkle in her eye, which belies her dignified manner. We are told her one failing is that she spends the greater part of her weekly allowance on hair pins and hair nets. But on the whole, we believe that Helen’s motto is “Quiet living and high thinking.” LANGDON FARWELL “Chick,” one of our enthusiastic disciples of the Terpsi- chorean art, may generally be seen doing the light fan- tastic at any of the local dances. His popularity is evi- denced by the concourse of girls who flock around him at social functions. We must also observe that Langdon is a lover of sports, and there are many in which he has participated. Besides this, Langdon is a faithful and diligent student. MARY KEARNS Just by looking at her portrait, you can guess that she is one of the most charming and well-liked girls of ’22, can’t you? She is dramatically inclined, having taken part in many amateur plays, always being enthusiastically welcomed. Yes, the gods were generous to her. But we wonder why she is invai ' iably chosen to take the pai’t of a grey-haired lady, for in spite of her dignified manner, Mary is very jolly. Indeed, a teacher once said to her, “You are either the happiest or the most foolish girl I have ever met, but I prefer to think it’s the happiest.” We knoiv she’s the happiest. RALPH STERRITT Do you know him? Of course you do! He’s the fellow with all the pep. Ralph was our lazy friend of last year — and a few years before that, but look at him now! If not for him, this book would not have been so successful. Into everything, out of everything, doing everything, but not pushing himself into the limelight, is about the only way to put Ralph in phraseology. See him on the grid- iron, or hear him yelling on the sidelines. No matter what he does, it is sure to count something for the old school. However, we fear that radio is taking the favored place of math, in his interests. Never mind, though! He will win a worthy place in the Hall of Fame, or we miss our guess. May we always be among the hosts of Ralph’s friends. [ 19 ]

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“Of irluit shall a man be proud if he is not proud of Ms friends?” — Stevenson. MARIAN HAVILAND Marian is one of the best-hearted girls in the class. If you need help, whether it be with Burke, Carlyle or your Shorthand lesson, you can always depend on Marian. Ap- parently, she is a very quiet and studious girl, but let an opportunity for a joke occur and Marian will always rise to the occasion. As a poetess, Marian has shown her abil- ity especially in our Year-book, so if you see anything in these pages that does not exactly please you, remember that Marian probably said it just to make her poems rhyme and not to be a critic. We admire her for her good-natured disposition, but we would advise you not to arouse her indignation or you must suffer the consequences. ARTHUR SWANSON Arthur has been an unassuming member of the class ever since Freshman days. In spite of his bashful nature, he has occasionally evinced his admiration for the oppo- site sex. He is a born lover of animals and has an un- limited interest in farming. Although he is by no means an “unmanly boy,” he does what a real boy should do around the house to help. He likes all kinds of sport, especially golf. It may be said of Arthur that he is one who does every- thing to the best of his ability. He has the courtesy of the gentleman and is a good companion. MARY MORROW Fun-loving, adorable, capricious and sometimes (oh, just a little bit) mischievous is Mary Morrow. Many times her quick wit and clever ideas have saved us from a day of boredom. Whenever there is a repressed giggle in any part of the building, Mary is sure to be among the guilty ones and very often the cause of the unseemly mirth. Lessons are never so oppressive but that Mary has time for any fun; still her lessons are always ieady. Are you a genius, Mary? We wonder! Here’s hoping, Mary, that your success will continue all through the years to come. WILLIAM LOUMOS When our class is scattered, and memories are all that exist, we shall remember William by his stentorian voice. Billie surely has power behind his vocal organs. He gave an excellent exhibition of this during the Senior Debate, when he opened the muffler; for the audience had to hang on to the desks, in order to keep from being blown out of their seats. William intends to be a lawyer, and if you ever have need of professional services, we advise you to engage William, for if he cannot convince the court with his sound logic, he will intimidate it by his voice. [ 18 ]

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Of trliat shall a man he proud if he is nof proud of his friends ?”■ — Stevenson. KENNETH CRAWFORD Since Kenneth is one of our most widely read associates, we have to guard our tongues when he is near. Never can a subject be brought up that Kenneth will not snatch and elucidate to a degree beyond our meagre knowledge. He has a peculiar aversion to correction and is apt to demand proof for corrective statements. If Kenneth is to be a lawyer, we should say that this is merely a fore- shadowing of the plot. But besides this desire for the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, Kenneth has an irresistible sense of humor. This is a good combination, perhaps an extraordinary one. But we can excuse queerness because of afternoons spent in a queer place. In closing let us say, that Kenneth is a mighty good fellow and an excel- lent student, adding much to the high standing of our class. DOROTHY M. BURNS Here we have Dorothy, one of the brightest girls in the class, owing to her sunny disposition and fondness for gay colors. Never once have her friends seen her lose her temper. Upon a first meeting with “Dot,” one would conclude that she is Dignity personified, but look at those two dimples and hear that contagious giggle and your summary of “Dot” is proved all wrong. Let us add, too, that “Dot is quite a girl for Fashions and Fancies. BOB” TREW He’s our comedian — It’s natural, too! Bob’s laugh is as loud as it is catching and is only surpassed by his inter- pretations of jazz bands. In class this individual sobers up and works for all he’s worth — a great deal. Did you ever see Trew on the diamond? Good, isn’t he? Well, Bob, we wish you well at B. U., and we know you’ll jazz the old place up. Good luck! ANNIE REED Annie is one of those serene, calm people whom nothing bothers. But why should anything bother Annie, we ask, when she is blessed with a clear, quick intellect which keeps her name a permanent resident on the First Honor Roll. She is first in History, leads in English, has won a medal for speed in Typewriting. In fact, Annie is hardly acquainted with any but the first letter of the alphabet adorning her report card. She never fails to have a keen interest in all the activities of the school and is always placed on a committee which needs workers. [ 20 ]