Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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1923 THE CHAMELEON 1923 ( LAItA t (K)K Big brown eyes, bobbed brown hair, a good complexion, and a ready smile! Of course, it’s Clara Cook. Dancing and movies constitute her favorite pastimes; but, no matter how much she indulges in these pursuits, she still finds time for her studying. Books, books, and more books she reads, and while many of her classmates ponder with looks of profound abstraction over their Latin lessons, she tackles hers with a will and a smile, completing them in short order. Her ac- commodating and sunny disposition already has won, and will continue to win many friends for her. .ALYCK CO.NKIJ.NG Alyce is one of the demure young ladies in our class, but her shyness is contradicted when one glances into her twink- ling, mischievous blue eyes. She is in competition with dame fashion, for no sooner do we become adapted to one style than she shines forth with something new. Despite these tendencies she maintains a position of high rank in her studies. We all like you, Alyce, and hope you will never forget your friends in Belmont High. HANDAI.L CO.XnOY If a cheery nature and beaming smile count in any manner toward gaining success, Randall will surely become a Rocke- feller before he reaches the age of thirty. Moreover, we pre- dict that his list of friends will be as large as his list of ene- mies is small. Up in class to give points of order, cheering for our teams on the field, or selling tickets in an enthusiastic manner, constitute but a part of his accomplishments. Hail to thee, blithe Randall, success be yours in life! AN.N.V (OrtiHLl.N Carefree, bright, and merry, always full of glee, Anna is one of the happiest girls in the class of ’23. Anna is both good-natured and generous — a friend to all. But never can we forget her queer expressions when called upon to expound her knowledge — first, comes a look of dis- may, but then follows a smile which always erases every trace of doubt. We feel sure, Anna, that through your mer- ry and willing disposition your line of admirers will always be lengthy. Don’t wear out that smile. [8]

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1923 THE CHAMELEON 1923 MAHY KItODKKICIv “Speech is silver; silence, gold.” Wise little Mary considers the latter more valuable. Ten years fi’om now, when a suc- cessful business man will refer to his even more successful stenographer, you’ll know he means Mary. They say that she can use shorthand faster than Marconi can employ the Morse code. Not only in the secretarial line is she able to apply herself exceptionally well, but also when it comes to playing jazz for the devotees of the light fantastic, her only rival is Irving Berlin. Keep up the good work, Mary, we’re always on your side. PEAKLK BOUUDKX Pearle’s two greatest worries are American History and English. At any time one may see her vainly trying to ab- sorb either of the.se two subjects. But why should she be disturbed over the fact that she doesn’t get A? Pearle isn’t going to teach Burke, but intends to be a nurse. To help dissect some of us poor unfortunates, seems to be her idea of bliss. So if, in the near future, any one wants his appen- dix out, just tell Pearle about it and she’ll see that you are properly etherized and that your attending physician doesn’t lack effective assistance. HAZEL CAXXOX Did any chemist ever concoct a more effervescent, sparkling compound than our Hazel? A mop of auburn curls, two large brown eyes, lips clothed in a perpetual smile, a pair of mer- rily dancing feet, fingers active on both piano and banjo strings, all help to make Hazel the popular Miss that she is. Attractiveness, however, is not Hazel’s only virtue, for our chemist, it seems, has added a goodly portion of sound in- telligence and dramatic ability. All this we appreciate, and hail Hazel as a modern wonder, a gem in the senior setting. ADltlAX CLARK Adrian is our class mascot. From testing concrete floors to sponsoring the latest creation in vivid neckwear, “Cub” is not only willing but enthusiastic. To touch on the serious side of Adrian’s scholastic career, it is sufficient to say that his name is among the first seven on the honor roll. A de- scription of “Cub” would be inadequate if it failed to men- tion his superlative skill as a violinist. The High School Orchestra will regret his absence. Moreover, Adrian has not been lax in upholding the honor of Belmont High on the diamond, covering second base with all the skill of an old campaigner. During his High School life he has earned many steadfast friends. [7]

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1923 THE CHAMELEON 1923 MAKGAHPrr DIDLKY The height of Margaret’s ambition is five feet. But this is no detriment to our beloved classmate, for her size is the only small part of her — she is big of heart and mind. Mar- garet has that happy faculty of capturing those much sought for A’s in every subject. Besides this she has executed her offices of Class Treasurer and an assistant editor of our year book with remarkable assiduity. But we fear thS the busi- ness world will not have the advantages of “Majggie’s” prow- ess, for the twentieth century youth has very good taste along feminine lines. JAMKS ED(JAR Our double-jointed class comedian may be seen at any time, ambling his care-free way along the corridors. His bland countenance is perpetually wreathed in cherubic smiles, and his feet are always shuffling to the latest dance steps. “Jimmy” is noted for three things, namely: his wit, his smil- ing face, and his ability to obtain “passing” marks with no apparent concentration. In fact, it is one of the class won- ders how he ever prepares his lessons. Long live “Jimmy” and his happy smile, but we do wish that he would keep his feet still when we are trying to study! MILDUED EDGAH Mildi’ed resembles a bubble. The outside coating consists of our best typist, an ardent student, a fun lover, an excel- lent secretary and a skilful cook. She is interested in all kinds of sports; it is said that a small spark of dancing is gaining headway. The inside of this bubble consists of hu- mor, mirth, and clever wdtticisms, the impetus of which very often breaks the coating, revealing the dominant spirit with- in. Whenever we meet Mildred we are greeted with a smile. It is said that she seldom gets cross, but when she does BEWARE!! JOSEPHIXE E(;A. “Joe” is as reliable as rain on a picnic day — particularly so toward her studies. So abundantly does she posses.s this per- severing characteristic that she is apt to study the eccentrici- ties of Lady Macbeth and Banquo to the detriment of her playtime. Not only in Shakespeare, but in all of her course, her teachers declare her proficient. Many is the basketball game that she has saved by her spectacular long distance shots to the basket. No matter what her choice for future occupation will be, her steadfastness and dogged persever- ance will win results. [9]