Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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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]

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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 AIAUION SAWYKR Marion is our quiet, unassuming classmate, who usually listens while others talk; but nevertheless, when it comes to Beethoven or Chopin, she makes the piano chords speak for her. It is obvious that History and English are not her favorite pastimes — very queer!! Her aspirations are in the musical world, where we expect to see her name classed at some future date. All those who know her intimately will agree that she is a friend to all, and one well worth the acquaintance. WILLIAM SCAKFO Although Willy is our class baby in stature, yet he is no weakling. In studies, as well as in bat-ball, he rolls up a sizable average. He is a good student, a peppy rooter on the athletic field, and no mean athlete is Willy himself, for he is a paper weight champion and full of pep; by reports he is even more peppy outside of the class room. Mystery! Willie being rather composite in character, we have no fear for his success in business. LOUSE SCIIIUIE DEK “Now don’t! Stop!” Often heard from our friend. How- ever, notwithstanding this trifling characteristic we can per- ceive a young lady with a winsome personality. Believing thoroughly that variety is the spice of life, she loves dancing, autos, and friends — and they like her. She’s light-hearted; she’s gay; she’s everything that makes a girl popular, as well as possessing one of the sweetest smiles in captivity — no, not in captivity, for it is very fleeting. Louise may well be called one of the assets of the class of ’23. .lOHV .SL.XDE “Pop” Slade is a tower of strength. You can accept this statement either literally or figuratively; it works either way. How did you like the dignified father of O Hara San? His sedateness is just as unruffled when presiding as President of the Senior Class. His build made him an ideal guard on the gridiron, and this together with his accomplishments of actor, vocal artist and scholar tend to create a figure easily among the most prominent in ’23. [20]