Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1926 Chameleon ANIELLO DeSTEFANO Who is our football hero? Why “Nozo,” of course. At all the games we see him merrily gavotting down the field with the elusive pigskin tucked safely under his arm. And when it comes to English and History, he is not so far behind, either. When tackling hardships on the gridiron of Life, we are sure he will use the same unconquerable spirit that he has shown at “B. H. S.” EBBA ENGSTROM Stumbling, stumbling Ebba — “Hurt yourself?” “Oh, no, all right.” Never mind, Ebba, some day you’ll fall into a gold mine. Is Ebba quick? You should see her typewrite! She is the original speed demon! Student, basketball player, typist, private secretary to our beloved Civics professor, hail to our proficient Ebba! EDWARD FORD When Eddie’s name is mentioned, one immediately thinks of a willing worker, a star football player and an all-’round good fellow. We wonder if it is because of bashfulness that he blushes so very becomingly? Work hard, Ed, and you are bound to gain the top. CHARLES GILES Hail, our President! Hats off and fling ’em high! Three cheers, class of “26,” Charley Giles is passing by. Although Charley leaves a ripple in a group of girls as he passes, the boys welcome him heartily. Mexican athlete, student, social favorite, all in one, is he. Twice Class president, he wins the glass hammer for popularity. 17

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Belmont High School CATHERINE COUGHLIN Cheerful? Well, we guess! Catherine is the girl who studies so hard. And the marks show it. Don’t forget the merry twinkle in her eyes. Conscientious? We should say so. Catherine is a quiet, unassuming little body who always does just what she should do, just when she should do it. GORDON CREIGHTON Gordon is to be held strictly responsible for the unvarying success of the Class of ’26 in social matters. It was his gigantic brain, that, in conjunction with those of the two young ladies of the Social Committee, pre- visioned and engineered the Senior Prom so successfully. His posters, stationed in vari ous quarters of the school announcing the event so picturesquely, impelled us to demand that he, in addition to his many literary contributions, submit some specimens of his artistic deftness to our colorful lizard. TONY DALLY Equally a hope and a despair in English, Tony is one of the absent-minded members of our class, for he often forgets the endings of his words. Famed for his quiet smile, his oratorical voice, his lunch-room athletics, we feel that he has great possibilities. We almost forgot to mention his potentialities as Valentino. He is really a terror with the ladies (?). ORVILLE DENNIS The History President with the smiling face, a mem- ber of the basketball squad and an aspirant for football honors and a prominent member of the Golddust Twins’ firm, Dennis and Banks, Inc. If “Denny” would only study a little, he would be an infant prodigy. 16

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Belmont High School MILDRED GOLDTHWAITE A daughter of the gods, divinely tall and most divinely fair.” Mildred’s ability to entertain with monologues has recently been discovered. At several of the Dramatic Club meetings she has given us many of her favorite selections, each with the poise and dignity of a professional. Mildred is seldom seen without her “gang.” MARJORIE GOULD Who would believe, at first glance, that this gentle maiden is a first-class actress? She made her debut in school, in a play before the “Belmontians,” so suc- cessfully that it merited presentation before a much larger audience. And why is it that Marjorie has such a faculty for grasping the elusive “A’s?” Some of her envious classmates would be glad to have her impart some of her extensive knowledge to them. ROBERT GOWAN Robert Gowan, alias “Beano,” is a wholesome picture of spirit and determination. This versatile young man has shown his promise on the football team as a member of a fighting eleven. At times humorous, at times serious, this living Rock of Gibraltar is a great asset to the class of ’ 26 . NATHAN HAWKES Athlete and gentleman! “Junnie” is far famed for his prowess on the gridiron, the diamond and the rink, as well as for his nimbleness on the dance floor. But not for these things alone will his name ever remain endeared to our hearts; as a staunch friend and an all- ’round good fellow we shall ever remember him. 18