Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1926 Chameleon HARRY MASSEY “Still waters run deep.’’ The originator of this maxim undoubtedly had our majestic coin juggler in mind; for Harry is a very reticent youth, rather inclined to hide his light under the pro- verbial bushel. Who, for instance, ever thought of him as a star athlete, until by chance, he blossomed forth as the fighting manager of the Basketball Team? It is scarcely remarkable that this year’s CHA- MELEON is such a financial success for Harry’s silver tongue, which won him honors in the Debating Society, has been exceedingly instrumental in securing “ads.” Everything considered, Harvard is honored in enrolling among her class of ’30, the name of one who ran up the curtain in “Spring-time” and yet who has never moved with the agility of a squirrel since. PAULINE McCORMACK We ask you to meet the chairman of our social com- mittee. Now you know why the Senior Prom was such a success. Pauline is one of our prettiest. Always smil- ing, she can persuade you black is white with great facility. Pauline is the original happy-go-lucky but when she works — well, ask some of the Prom Committees. ROLAND MacLEAN This tall, slender, unassuming youth, with a quietly pleasant voice and a ready smile, stands head and shoulders above his classmates in more ways than the literal. Who, for instance, has been a more ardent and constant devotee of that renowned indoor sport, basket- ball, than has “Roily?” The Social Committee, which engineered last year’s Junior Prom so admirably, con- cedes him the lion’s share of the credit. In the favor of the unfair sex, Roland is prominent; moreover, it is said that his presence at social events brings cardiac tremors to more than a few of the fair sex. Such a combination of faithfulness, capability, and personality, cannot fail to succeed in the world. ETHEL MEEK Ethel is such an advocate of fun that she has to wear glasses to give her just a hint of that studious expression which we all strive so hard to acquire. Our senorita speaks Spanish fluently, plays the fiddle harmoniously, and strikes out in baseball occasionally. 25

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Belmont High School ANNA MALMSTROM “There is a time to work and a time to play,” is Anna’s motto; for no one can be gayer or more carefree than she; nor can anyone, on occasion, subdue her lighter side more swiftly or more completely than can Anna. Wherefore do we anticipate that her career, following her receipt of a business college diploma, will not be commonplace. By the way, in the water, Anna resembles Aileen Riggin and Gertrude Ederle combined. KATHERINE MALTMAN Who is it that is doing all the talking? “Kay,” of course. But by no means is that all for which she is noted among her classmates. She shines in the intel- lectual as well as the social life of B. H. S. Every morn- ing she may be seen at the back of the room, con- scientiously laboring over the attendance sheet. When her patients see Kay’s sunny smile, a sure cure will result. We are sure she will make a first-class nurse. RICHARD MURPHY “Big Dick,” as he is called by his many admirers, is perpetually trying to erase a grin from his beaming visage. Sports or dramatics— Dick is always to be found in the foreground. Have you ever heard the little fel- lows during football season? He is their gridiron hero. If you caught a glimpse of him in the fall, you invariably saw a pile of books — but when football is over — well! DOROTHY MASON On the basketball court, slender “Dot” is a veritable whirlwind; she minds not her opponent’s size, that being part of the game. Taking the ball from both great and small, skillful or inexperienced, is her favorite indoor sport. We are sorry that there are not more girls’ teams in the school; for, if there were, we should undoubtedly see Dorothy again in some star role. But being a clever Amazon, is not her only accomplishment, for she certainly can tickle the piano. 24

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Belmont High School ALBERT MERKER Another sheik has consented to brighten our school. Yes, sir, Albert is a walking style book. He not only shines in sartorial splendor, but in History he can’t be touched. Does he not delight the class with wondrous tales while Miss Johnson stares, startled at this burst of oratorical fireworks from so quiet a lad, or does he dull our ears with lengthy statistics while Miss Johnson in- quires in gentle tones, “Albert, why don’t you learn the important part of your lesson?” MARGARET MILLS Margaret’s disposition is antithetical to what one would expect on looking at her hair. Far from being hasty and quick-tempered Margaret is one of the most pleasing and friendly young ladies it has been our pleasure to encounter. Always happy, ever glad to help a friend in need, Margaret is a friend indeed. ALBERT MORIN Oh, what a laugh, or giggle! It should be cultivated, A1 — or harvested. However, that isn’t all there is to our cheerful contemporary in the art of getting an edu- cation and having a good time, too; for A1 is there with the goods when they are needed. Never mind, Al, we’re only jealous; it isn’t every one who can play such dashing hockey as you do. MALCOLM MURLESS Who plays fast basketball? Who is the capable man- ager of the baseball team? Who plays excellent tennis? The most insignificant freshman knows enough to respond heartily, “Mac Murless!” And the seniors know of his powers as a translator of Carlyle, and of his “historicity” of mind. His classmates prophesy that “Mac” will make his mark both in his collegiate years and, subsequently, in later life. 26