Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1927 Chameleon ROSELYN CHUTE “Sing away sorrow, cast away care.” So sang Cervantes and so sing we about Roselyn, a vivacious little person brimming over with energy and mischief. Versatility should be Rosie’s middle name; not only can she coax from a seemingly inanimate piano or banjo- uke jazz tunes that make our feet ache to dance, but she can sing most charmingly. As the one and only red (or should we say auburn?) haired Chinese maiden, she, as Little Almond Eyes, was one of the salient reasons for the success of the Olin Fund Operetta. WILLIAM F. CLARK Here is a Demothenes whose intermittent outbursts of rhetorical scintillations bring hope to our eminent instructors’ hearts. Evidently a walking fashion-plate like Bill is in great demand among the contrary sex; for his retinue is far from being made up solely of boys. Were B’s to be awarded for excellence in that particular branch of athletics occasionally designated as Mexican, Bill would have long since become an apiarist. Seriously, though, Bill’s heart is in the right place and he should never have cause to complain of his future fortune. MARY F. COBURN “She worked with patience that did equal power.” Exactly Mary! Never was there a more conscientious student; she works hard and obtains results in proportion. But we would have you understand that she is by no means a grind; for Mary is the possessor of a generous heart and a fun-loving nature, both of which tend to make her one of our most genial friends. Then too, Mary speaks French like a native Parisian (or at least, more like one than any of the rest of us). Those who witnessed her skillful portrayal of the cantankerous maid in the French playlet, “Rosalie” can guarantee the veracity of that statement. RALPH W. COE Football and Coe seem to go together like the proverbial ham and eggs; for all true Belmontians will vouch that the efficient Coe was one of the main Coe-efficients of last fall’s football scores. However, as one cannot be equally gifted in all lines, “Coev’s” studies have been relegated to a second place in favor of his mechanical abilities through dire necessity, we believe after having seen his Ford (?). Due to his virile personality, Ralph has enough friends in Belmont to fill half a dozen telephone books. 17 :

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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

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Belmont High School CHARLOTTE L. COXXOR At last, after much painstaking effort, we have discovered the reincarnation of Alexandre Dumas’s Three Musketeers (not the Jersey brand!) — “Charlie”, “Ollie” and “Bumps.” A bright mind, a quiet, serene power of carrying out all orders with efficiency and ardor, an estimable executive ability, and a well developed appreciation of all things artistic, combine to create an image of our dependable, companionableCharlotte. As has been her admirable record in Belmont High, so, we have every reason to believe, will be her record throughout her career. ALBERTA CRABTREE We should not know what to do without Alberta; she is a veritable sunshine spreader, the Pollyanna of our class. Has not Alberta the most pleasant habit imaginable of brush- ing away all cares with a merry trill of laughter? As if this quality alone did not suffice to make her popular, Alberta brings us in addition her services as an active member of the Social Committee, as a devoted Belmontian, and as a tried and true friend. We only hope that in the years to come she will give her associates as much pleasure as she has given us. PHYLLIS CROCKER Phyllis possesses pleasant efficiency combined with practical common sense. I lowever, there are times when the less serious side of her character comes to light- — for instance, when she plays basket-ball or gaily gossips with her many friends. “A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring. — Pope. “Phil” obviously believes in the truth of this verse; for the waters of said spring, due to her frequent journeys thither; have receded quite a considerable amount in the past four years. MARGARET CURRIER Mnemosyne, Clio and Calliope gave lavishly of theirstores to “Peggy.” What would the French Club have done this year without her capable leadership? She is one who, we expect, would remain calm in the face of utmost danger; in fact, we have an idea that our charming Salutatorian, who to this day is such an enigma to us, measures us very care- fully, inwardly smiling the while at our ludicrous and futile attempts. In spite of our hypotheses, we know that she possesses the warmest of hearts and the clearest of minds hidden beneath a seemingly reserved exterior. 18