Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1926 Chameleon SUSAN MURRAY “Guarder of the gate!” She is by no means the proverbial “one-eyed Susan” for she has two very bright eyes that shine relentlessly as the door shuts “au nez” of some unfortunate. Her claim to distinction lies not only in the able performance of this not too pleasant duty, but also in the scholastic achievement that her monthly card shows. Susan, though you shut the door to 107, during our Senior year, may the door of Fortune ever be open to you. RALPH OLSON Ralph is a lover of Carlyle and, since we finished “dear old Tom’s” Essay on Burns, he has lost weight rapidly, for he pines constantly day and night for another six weeks of that worthy’s company. (Never mind, Ralph, you’re not the only one. More jokes?) We feel that in Ralph there is an indescribable something under the surface, and if something should come out from under, a new name would appear on the honor roll. By the way, our classmate is also a letter-man, having earned his “B” in basketball as guard. WINIFRED OAKES Winnie has been with us four long years and a more genial nature would be hard to find. She is noted for her frankness, friendliness, and sincerity. Her famous lecture courses on all subjects of interest are appreciated by those who occupy the back row in Chemistry. Our best wishes go with you to art school, Winnie. VERA O’LEARY “Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark, unfathomed caves of ocean bear.” So sang the poet. No doubt but that he had our modest Vera in mind; for Vera’s reticence is as proverbial as her good humor. Incidently, Vera is said to be crack- ing hearts at a furious pace. 27

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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

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Belmont High School AXTOIXETTE XAPOLI Who is the quiet little miss with the dark hair and knowing smile? She doesn’t say very much but perhaps that is because of her diminutive size. Xever mind, Antoinette, you may be tiny but you have a large place in our hearts. “Here’s to the smallest member of ’26.” CHARLES POOLER This bright lad has not lived in Belmont long, but he speedily won his way into our hearts. One of our brightest History students, he is to be envied. A star on the basketball team, he is known far and wide. How- ever, there is just one question we should like to ask Chick: Where did you get those snappy ties? Every day they greet our eyes, but then we suppose that you have to be born with the gift. EDITH PROCTOR “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Pearl is the champion giggler of the study halls. She has only to laugh and all the study hall joins in with her mirth. However, Pearl excels on the typewriter. Some lucky business man will find a ready worker to assist him next year. AXTHOXY RESTUCCIA My, didn’t the opposing backs grunt when “Tony,” with his 185 pounds of bone and muscle, tackled them last Fall! The fact that so much strength and weight can be encompassed in such a comparatively small body is probably a source of mournful and perhaps painful interest to them, even now. However, “Tony” does not rely upon his gross tonnage to maintain due respect from all; for he knows that his perpetual grin is a more efficacious means. 28