Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1927 Chameleon ELSIE ANDERSON “As busy as a bee the whole day long.” Certainly this applies to Elsie, member of our able Art Committee. One of our most conscientious workers, she not only has the ability, but also the will to labor throughout “a long study period,” hearing nothing, seeing nothing but the task before her. As with her lessons, so with everything else she under- takes — it is a marked success. Frankness, open-heartedness and truthfulness are the “ immediate jewels” of her soul. Believing in the truth of the line: “She that goes gently, goes safely and also far”, we predict a happy and distinguished life for Elsie, one of the best of classmates. HELEN ANDERSON This golden-haired, blue-eyed girl with an interesting, independent manner is one of our brightest stars. The First Honor Roll will surely feel Helen’s absence next year, for she has held a permanent place upon that precious parch- ment. In addition to possessing undisputed superiority over the majority of us in the mastery of lessons, in clearness of thought, and in speech, Helen has a bright, winning nature that chases away the “blues” and spreads sunshine wherever she goes. FRANK BALDAU Judging from the trail of broken hearts he leaves in his wake, this famed orator of the History Class is no misogynist. It is remored that he was one of the officers of that late- lamented coterie known by the vulgar as the German Club; it is a well-known fact that he has held positions of respon- sibility in the class; and as for track — he is preeminent. Frank is a lover of archaeology: so strongly does he delight in studying ancient cities that next year, we are led to believe, he plans to journey to Antioch. MARY BARTLETT What adjective would better describe our “Mary Lou” than incomparable? In her we find all the desirable and widely-diversified qualities of a typical American school- girl. To mention all Mary’s various activities would be a task for a lexicographer; be it sufficient to mention that she has been Manager of Basketball, Secretary of the Bclmont- ians, a diligent and thorough scholar, and above all, a friend. 15

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Belmont High School By Way of Apology — Come one, come all, Both short and tall; For now you see The book that we, With all due pride, For months have tried To make succeed. And please, do read This emerald lizard From A to Izzard. This is no hoax, For all the jokes Are made for one, Who’s full of fun. We all do hope, Within or scope, You, too, may find Some thoughts — not blind — To which respond Your heart so fond, Our artists, too. All just for you Have shown their skill. For you our quill Has tried to write Things not too trite. From far and near, Arise and cheer The workers all — This year-book’s thrall Twenty-seven! Hail to Heaven This near great class. The crystal glass Predicts great fame. For every name. Let us take leave; Our thanks receive All who peruse Our reptile’s muse. W. N. S. 14

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Belmont High School EDNA BROWN “ Genuine simplicity of heart is an healing and cementing principle Taking this literally, it would seem that Edna should make quite a showing in the surgical line, or perhaps in the arts of construction. H owever, the half dozen of us who have really studied our Burke, know that this line charac- terizes one who possesses earnest devotion, kindly intent, sympathy and frankness — in other words, it applies to Edna. To such a model of reliability and accuracy has El Circulo Espanol entrusted its treasury. One glance into the sparkling blue eyes of this clever character actress discovers a fund of lively humor and a personality that endears her to her many friends. MILDRED BUCK Ever stately, serene and imperturbable. Never shall we see you, Mildred, bereft of that queenly poise and seraphic expression which justify for you the title of “Angel”. As is the custom of that heavenly race, you have ambitions to create beauty — in the line of dress designing. Here’s wishing you all sorts of luck as our original “Mademoiselle Modiste”. Moreover, judging by your ingenious sketches in the Fourth Period Drawing Class, your artistic taste will never desert you, talented Mildred. LOUISE C. BUTTLAR “Fair thoughts and happy hours attend you This certainly is our sincere wish for Louise. During the last few years, happy indeed have we been to be her associates and comrades. Anyone who has followed the record of this cheery, determined little miss knows that she is a girl of possibilities. “Tranquil people accomplish much ” they say. If so the day is not far distant when Louise will startle us with her achievements, for she is certainly a very peaceful little person. EDITH CARLSON Eager — Dependable — Idealistic — Thoughtful — Hopeful, these spell Edith at all times. Ensnaring the elusive (and to most of us illusive) high marks is a daily practice for our speedy little typist. The rest of us occasionally manage to pull down an A, but here is one who always basks in the e:hereal brilliance of the Goddess of Scholarship. Edith is continually a puzzle to us, but we have at last arrived at a clue which proves conclusively that after she leaves our midst, she will keep far in the van of those who work for progress. 16