Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Belmont High School DAVID OAKES David is our gentle poet and ungentle satirist who does not wait for spring, but when winter comes (with due apologies to Hutchinson) turns his thoughts to beau- tiful expression in verse. Although poetry is one of his numerous natural acquisitions, it was not brought into prominence until he engaged in a verbal poetical ioust with one of our other minstrels. For further evidence of this youth’s ability, we refer you to the joke depart- ment. We know that Dave will remain with us, for his “heart” is “lock”ed in Belmont. MARY O’LEARY Mary slipped into our class with hardly any notice, but we lost little time in appreciating Mary’s ability at the typewriter. Speed! Mary can typewrite as fast as C. R. C. can talk and that is no mean achievement! Here’s hoping you type your way to fame, Mary. DORIS PACKARD Dainty and shy, but it is a different story on the History floor. Here determination comes to the fore, since she must vanquish her brother in the daily race for dots. Moreover “Dot” shines in the field of unexcelled Terpsichore or, as mere mortals put it, dancing. EARL PACKARD Friends, this is Earl, — 1925’s lady-killer. Earl may be shy and rather secretive when it comes to divulging the mysteries of American History, but although he stands in awe of the chairman, Earl can’t be caught by an unexpected question. “Quiet” is Earl’s middle name; yet he has another side, for when playing basketball, he displays qualities far from quiescent. Earl’s mind, also, is extremely active for, although his recitations are few and far between, he conquers his studies with wonderful diligence. But, Earl, to be successful you must refrain from so much feminine society. (????). 24

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The 1925 Chameleon MARGARET MELIA In spite of the fact that Margaret does not talk much in school, we feeil that once outside the portals of this institution, she chatters as well as the rest of us. It may be that Mr. Burke has scared her to silence or that his- torical quagmires have absorbed her enegy. Typewriting, however, holds no terror for this young lady. To see her fingers flying over the mechanical keys will reassure you of her prowess in that line. Here’s to the success of our future stenographer! PATRICK MURPHY Can you use a husky young man to assist you in decorating, or a peppy baby Lincoln to give you a lift? Then get in touch with Pat, for he will do anything that is do-able. Studies are another thing, because Pat figures that he isn’t helping anyone else by preparing his lessons, so what is the use of spending time in such selfish pleasures? The frailty took one of the best fighters from the football line. Nevertheless, Pat shines spasmodically, and we do believe that such a good-natured fellow cannot help but get along in the world. CHARLES NAPOLI A class would not be complete without its “Tom Thumb;” ours exists in the person of Charles Napoli. This midget conquers Burke with the same ease that he vanquishes his opponent on the football field. His exuberant mirth is as spontaneous as it is irrepressible. Charlie has still another unique characteristic; his ability to be, seemingly, in two places at once, for in one after- noon he plays baseball, does his studying and executes his duties at the Strand. A person of diversity — we’ll say he is. OLGA NELSON Another one of the favorites of the Gods! Of course Olga’s mass of information and copious vocabulary are not natural gifts; rather they have been acquired from pantophagous perlection! ! ! (Laugh that off.) Un- fortunately Olga’s poetical masterpieces have not beeu as widely diffused as some of the bards, but nevertheless they are good. It might be well to mention that Olga has a tendency to get good marks. It won’t be long before Fannie Hearst has a rival, Olga, if you keep on at your present rate. 23

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The 1925 Chameleon LeROY redfield Aha — LeRoy! the youth with the highest average among the boys for the four years’ work, and whom Harvard would welcome with open arms, if he would deign to matriculate at that Cambridge University. LeRoy is also skilled in the gentle art of wise-cracking, especially in verse. Debate! Man alive, this rising young orator would make Dan Webster look to his laurels. One winter he managed the hockey team; the next winter he sought the seclusion of the Gym and made the basketball quintet, rather an unusual accomplishment. JOSEPH ROCKETT Gentlemen, hush! Joe intends to be a teacher! We can picture Joe, rotund and dignified, in a professor ' s chair with his habitual smile eradicated for the time being but held in check ready for instant use. Well, Joe, you made a name for yourself in the role of “Willyum,” stalwart yokel of “Sylvia” fame, and in the presidential chair of the Spanish Club, so, if precedent be correct, you will also score as an upholder of didactic principles. ANNA SEMPLE Anna doesn’t often volunteer, but the surprising regularity of her correct answers concerning Burke’s logic has startled more than one skeptical listener. Anna’s voice was never intended for the vocation of auctioneering, that is certain, but upon occasion it has shattered all previous records and broken into voluminous and authoritative sound. We have decided that beneath Anna’s serene calm is an exceptionally rich personality. STANLEY RUSSELL “Well groomed men and actors use it.” So does Stan, but in vain. Although this smiling youth has never voiced his desire to become a sailor, it may be clearly seen that the rolling wave is forever on his mind. With a temper as hard to ruffle as his golden locks, Stan is ever popular. P ' ragrant and beautiful hair is not Stan’s only attri- bute. Not at all! When it comes to scholastic duties, Stan steps out in front with the best of us. History classes quake before his sound logic and piercing voice. Burke’s speech appears to be a primer when Stan attacks. These, and other achievements, prove that the daily shampoo develops the gray matter. 25