Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Class Motto: “To be rather than to seem. HARRY LOOMER It is said that still waters flow deep. Harry, evidently has vast depths, so we advise him to let them work, their wonders to perform, rather than make it necessary for us to sound them out. We feel that his handicap is not a lack of opportunity, but rather of courage. It is not difficult to find publicity seekers, but a person who actually dodges the limelight is a rarity. In this latter species, we find Harry — quiet, unobtrusive. ANNA SULLIVAN Anna Sullivan, the little lady full of charm! What is the secret of your winning way, Anna? Bubbling with laughter, chatter and smiles the livelong day, Anna surely has contributed a great deal to the happiness of our class. How she has known her lessons so well and received such high marks will always be a wonder to her classmates, for lessons never seemed to occupy her thoughts. GEORGE GOODWIN WENDELL Everyone in school, everyone in town, everyone who ever went through Belmont knows our “Goody”. He is incom- parable, incorrigible, and irresistible. Wavy hair, nifty complexion, about six feet of genial good-fellowship, and a general air of childhood is summing Goodwin up in eight- een words. When you hear noise, laughter, and bustle you can safely bet it’s George “doing it” for some shirker. DORIS BARTSCH It is a known fact that Doris would rather play base- ball, tennis or take a hike than study, but for all that, she is a lovable and an ever true friend, always ready to greet you with a smile. If Doris would smile more on her studies and less on her heroes, perhaps the former would profit. Nevertheless, whatever hero makes her his heroine, if he does not choose exactly a philosophical mind, yet he will be blessed with an amiable helpmate, who can at least please his palate and fill his pipe. [ 21 ]

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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 ]

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■Stevenson “Of ivhrit shall a man be proud if he is not proud of his friends ?” — HELEN BARRY At times Helen seems very serious, but behind that quiet manner, there is a good deal of jollity. Her big glasses make her appear wise, and she lives up to that semblance. NETTIE GASS “Early to bed and early to rise” says the old maxim, but Nettie has changed it around to suit her method. It is late to rise with her. If the time she spent in the tardy room was put on her history, she would earn a distin- guished medal. A smile carries one a long way, ’tis said: sometimes we fear, Nettie, you depend upon that to get you to school on time. But Nettie is greatly liked both for her even disposition and for her skill in basket ball. DOROTHY BORGESON Dorothy Borgeson, although a recent member of our class, has made many friends and is well liked by all her class mates. She has proved what a “jolly good fellow” she is. Dorothy has always been keenly interested in all of our class activities; she is an enthusiastic basket ball player. We must not forget, along with her beaming per- sonality, the light she sheds over our dark and dreary days, for she is always smiling, bright, and gay, wearing the brightest colors every day. FLORENCE CORRIGAN Florence appears very mouse-like, but she is an un- usually jolly girl at appropriate times. That she is a faithful worker has been proved, not only by her valuable aid on the refreshment committee at the Senior Prom, but also by her duties so faithfully performed in her libi ' ary work. Being thoughtful of others and ever willing to help, has made “Flossie” a general favorite. [ 22 ]