Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1925 Chameleon NELSON BARTSCH Nel, our fresh air friend, is an exponent of the pastime made famous by Stevenson. Last year he did a heel and toe to Quebec and this year, we understand, he will see the Golden Gate. Nel once gave us a little talk on his travels accompanied by a beautiful, not to mention highly instructive, display of “galloping shadows.” Great was the enthusiasm of his audience on that occasion. Had Nelson lived in the days when knights were bold, we assure you he would have been a dashing figure. As it is, he is still dashing — chiefly on the way to school. His habit of coming to school minus a hat in all seasons must be beneficial, for Nel’s head, as well as his feet, carries him far. FREDERICK BENNETT “Bill” is our lady’s man! He ranks sixth in the class — alphabetically speaking, only; but when it comes to music, that’s where “Bill” shines. His work in Sylvia will long be remembered, and his endeavors on the cornet, as part of the orchestra, weren’t so bad either. We regret that none of the Metropolitan Opera Scouts were on hand at the presentation of Sylvia, because, as we under- stand it, the world is still waiting for someone to fill Caruso’s shoes. As Fred goes to Hebron, he leaves a trail of broken hearts behind, including — (we withhold names for obvious reasons). ROSILIND BJORK Rosilind has achieved what has been hitherto considered impossible, a combination of unsurpassed beauty and an aptitude for assimilating the Messrs. Burke and Fite. Rosilind has successfully overcome the temptations of the barber’s shears and as a result unbobbed locks lend an air of distinction to a person who will ever remain distinguished in the eyes of her friends. NETTIE BRIGGS Although it would be almost impossible to imagine Nettie as Joan of Arc or Queen Elizabeth, we can well imagine her as “laughter holding both its sides.” Her ready wit reveals a brilliant mind, but unfortunately she believes in the old adage “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; study, and you stay home alone.” 11

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Belmont High School GLADYS ANDERSON Golden hair and eyes of blue that hold secrets in them, hold them only till she meets you; then her secrets bubble over joyously. Dancing, basketball, and lessons — all are a source of her joy. We wonder if she will impart her sense of fun along with the A-B-C’s she hopes to teach. WAYNE AUSTIN Tick-tick-tick! Slow but sure, describes “Ticker” to a “T.” When the football team looked for a Captain, they chose Wayne; when our class voted for its president, we selected Wayne. These demonstrations of his popular- ity, however, did not overcome his shyness; whether plunging through Watertown’s line, or listening to some- one else’s line, he has remained “Silent Wayne.” You can bet that Dartmouth is getting a good thing in “Ticker.” EDNA BAILEY Station B. H. S. presenting the unusual in personality, namely, Miss Edna Bailey. Perhaps, by this time, you have read one of her delicious short stories in the Book Dial or some equally fine magazine. Although Edna waited until November to cast her lot with us, she lost no time in stepping to the front as far as marks were concerned, for despite her dilatory arrival she took but one Mid-Year Exam. Even if her keen sense of humor and marked ability as a writer are not fully appreciated by all of us, some day we shall assert with pride, after reading an unusually clever story, “Yes, Edna was a member of that famous Class of ’25.” HAROLD BAKER Quiet, unassuming Harold! Yet his friends have found that he can be one of the jalliest fellows alive. His ambition, judging from a noisy fifth period spent in the typewriting room, is to become a secretary, so, girls, beware, or your anticipated position may be confiscated by a dapper young man. 10

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Belmont High School GLADYS BURNS “Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed as one of these.” For clothes are Gladys’ specialty. Since a perfect rainbow of colors appeal ' s in regular succession, rainy weather means nothing in Belmont when Gladys is in school. However, Gladys can do more than merely appear sweet. Those who have tasted her cooking whisper, “Yum, yum!” EMILY BURDAKIN We all are acquainted with Emily as we see her daily — a witty, dependable friend and a conscientious student. Her more than ordinary ability is especially shown when she is engaged in the copious task of ink-slinging. We, who had previously supposed her to be shy and retiring, were given a grand surprise not long ago in the Dramatic Club entertainment. There, our quiet Emily scattered dignity to the winds and fairly made us howl with delight. The way she sang the Doxology warmed the very cockles of our hearts. Upon second thought, could that really have been our demure “Little Em’ly?” HAROLD T. BURNS Vivid personality and vivid neckwear combine to form our Editor-in-Chief. His brilliance is not confined to his cravats, however, for a brighter mind could not be found in Belmont. One should be careful in talking to this embryo diplomat for he is ever ready for an argu- ment — an argument in which his opponent can hope to rank nothing but second best. Since we entered high school, Harold T. has been a prime mover in events both social and scholastic. His ability as Sophomore President, Citizen Sport Editor, Football Manager, and Editor-in- Chief has shown us that we shall some day find him in an executive office. Many have heard of Burns, the poet, but it has been the pleasure of a few to meet our contemporary, Burns the orator, the literateur and the scholar. May your life be a bed of Red, Red roses, Harold! JOHN BUTTERWORTH This is Captain John who piloted the basketball tossers through the most successful season in several years. But John doesn’t confine his efforts to indoor sports for he has earned letters both on the gridiron and on the diamond. If you perceive a tiny ivory tooth-brush on “Butter’s” watch chain when he returns to visit the old school, you will apprehend • that John has realized his ambition and has matriculated at Coach Harris’ Alma Mater, Colgate. 12