Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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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]

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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 ETHKIi IMtOCTOK “Genuine simplicity of heart is an healing and cementing principle.” So says our friend Burke whom we studied so zealously this year. We are fairly sure that, were Ethel there at the time, he would have had her in his mind when he made the statement. Her very appearance is suggestive of naivety as well as of a certain substantiality. The latter characteristic is a most coveted possession, for we all like gay and light-hearted people, but we always want an under- lying current of depth to substantiate the lighter vim. DOHOTHY PKiH “Dot” without her smile and everlasting good nature isn’t “Dot” at all. She always greets you with a smile that illum- inates her whole countenance and sparkles in her big brown eyes. Always faithful to her lessons, always ready to lend a helping hand, never willing to lay anything aside until the best of results have been attained, “Dot” has become one of our brightest students. With her patient and pleasing man- ner we know that her kindergarten career wdll be a success- ful one. 3IAIIV ItAWLIXSO.V The class of 192.3 is a decidedly heterogeneous concoction of personalities. Some popular members are known by all; there are others, however, who have not yet entirely emerged from their shells, and whose acquaintance is enjoyed by a few only. Mary belongs to class No. 2. Those who know her intimately will agree that her friendship is worth while. Inclined to quietness, sunny disposition, generous and square — that’s Mary all over. In fashions she shows a desire for pretty clothes and gay colors; and ne’er do we see a curly lock aimlessly straying. Conscientious and steady in any task, Mary is bound to succeed. MADISON SAYliES Everything that “Maddy” does is woi ' th while. He can wield a gavel as well as a baseball bat; he can kick a football as well as he can kick at lengthy home lessons; he does head- woi’k as well as footwork, for he can stop all low marks from appearing on his report card as well as he can stop hockey pucks when tending goal. “Maddy” is a great lover of sports and an excellent student, but we wish that he would abstain from so much feminine society. (???) Sincerity and honor are two of his greatest possessions, and they’ll get him to the top of the ladder or we lose our guess! [19]