Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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1923 THE CHAMELEON 1923 (JIjEXXA MrMAXX Our class baby has grown tremendously during the past two years, now looking down upon the world with a merry smile. Dimples are beginning to appear on her tiny cheeks, and her chubby hands busy themselves in drawing, mathe- matics, and in composing English themes of note. To our dismay she has entitled herself to a much higher rank in her studies than many of the older, more profound students; in- deed, her mind is as bi ' oad as she is long. At present we cannot fathom the mind of our prodigy, but we are confident that if we miss her in the fields of literature and art, we shall see her in some fashion show, giving more beauty to the garment with her permanent smile. I’H.VXCIS MEAD This is no other than our youth of hockey fame. As man- ager of this year’s hockey team, “Hannie” has accomplished the seemingly impossible; we all wish to congratulate him. Not only did he manage the team, but he was a regu- lar player also, and more than one tally was credited to him. Incidentally, Francis was up near the front when brains were given out, and also managed to grab a pleasing per- sonality. A true sport and a regular fellow, “Hannie” can have oui- vote at any election. WIEIAA3I .1. .MIEEETT Who was the star center of our football team last fall? You don’t need to ask twice. Conspicuous in his nose-guard, “W. J.,” “Bill,” or “Buckets,” whichever appellafon you pre- fer, performed valiantly for his team. The report is that this fiery “center” completely wrecked at least a dozen of said nose-guards in the heat of the contest. His splendid physique, genial smile, and general air of contentment and benevolence, have earned him many a friend. Although he is not a wizard at books and is so.newhat bashful, we know that there is a bright future in store for “W. J.” Our best wishes, “Buckets”! EKED . lOXKOE Friends, this is Freddie, our two-sided man. In class he is but a pale apparition of his real self, a wasted, emaciated youth. But let him get away from school and he assumes his original shape. A happy-go-lucky chap, he is rich in friends. Tell us, Fred? What is it you so dread? Is it our teaching staff or merely a bothersome conscience? [17]

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1923 THE CHAMELEON 1923 IAKV IcI)KH. I()TT The class of ’23 is particularly blest in its number of musi- cians and appreciators of music. To both of these classes Mary belongs. Because she is very quiet, almost shy, only the few who have chanced to pass her home while she was performing have been privileged to hear her music. Besides these talents, she has great executive ability, and we feel sure that she will make a name for herself either in the busi- ness or the musical world. H.AItLKS .McDONAIJ) Have you a little fairy in your home? Our class of ’23 has a red-hcaded one. There is more surplus energy in “Red” than in a couple of cans of blasting powder, but he can con- trol it. Neither his humor nor his grins can be squelched; they are irresistible. As assistant cheer-leader of the school, he blows off a little steam now and then. He comprises five feet of mischief with enough intelligence thrown in to make this interesting. May he carry his good nature with him through life, bringing cheer to his future associates as he has to his classmates! WI.Ml ' ISKl) .AIcDKK.MOTT Winifred has been a good student from the days when she was a mere freshman with her hair hanging in a thick braid down her back, until now when, as a dignified .senior, her long braid is replaced by a sizable pug pinned to the back of her head. She can cleverly make the fiddle strings hum, being a valuable first violinist to our School Orchestra. Her merits, however, do not stop here, for s ' lc is a faithful friend and an enjoyable companion. ISAIii:i, .McKKN IK As clever and efficient as she is quiet, and as talented and well liked as shf» is clever. That’s Isabel all over. Although she is not very forward at “starting the ball rolling,” she is always ready to enjoy a good time. Isabel is fond of sports, especially tennis, skating, and swimming. It has been rumored that during her moonlight plunges she charmed all the fish with her rich, melodious voice; this may be true, but no more so than the way she charmed Belmont audiences in her role as O Toya San during the performance of “O Hara San.” A la fin, Isabel is a good student, a good friend, and a good sport. [ 16]

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1923 THE CHAMELEON 1923 I.AWSON .Alomiis “Where’s the bird?” Oh! that’s just Lawson’s whistle! And his temperament is just as versatile as his whistle. Now and then he’s serious; at times inclined to acrobatics; often he is absurd; and always optimistic. Lawson is, beyond doubt, one of the -most active members of our class. Now don’t misinterpret this statement; it means that he is active in his actions, not in his grey matter. He much prefers demonstrating how to climb the walls of the gym than writing themes for English; yet, he can be serious, although it is not his nature to be so. Not for his scholastic honors, we remember Lawson, but for his ever ready wit, humor, and smile. HK.s.sih; .Mn ' Kit Bessie is a true apostle of the motto, “Studies first”; quite a contrast to the “Play first; work afterwards, if there’s time” motto of some of us. You’re on the right track, Bessie! Despite her position as a most energetic student, we must not think that this excludes her sunny nature from having a good time. Not a bit of it. Well, here’s to your success, Bessie! ( ATHDKI.NE O’lSKIE.N Just mention athletics, and up she jumps. Basketball, skating, skiing — oh boy! there’s nothing like it, is there Catherine? But studies aren’t neglected for the sake of sports; they have an equal showing with her. Just visit some of her classes, and you won’t find many “I don’t knows” escaping her. While in her company we find her a most witty and bright companion. And so, Catherine, we learn, is fond of athletics, books, good fun, and — it’s not to be re- peated — she likes red heads. w II, LIAM n:Ti:i;.s ). Although as yet “Pete” has not received any offers from baseball managers, we feel that they have overlooked a good catcher. In fact, he lacks only one retiuisite of most catch- ers in that he has second base located in the outfield. Out- side of this petty fault, he is a perfect catcher in every sense of the word, and we feel sure he absorbs our well-founded praise in a modest manner. Notwithstanding his athletic ability, he is a sincere student, and a friend to be counted upon at all times. [18]