Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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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

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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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The 1927 Chameleon WALTER F. DALY When “Bob” has anything to say, he says it; otherwise this cheery youth is about as much addicted to loquacity as the proverbial quahaug out of its native habitat. Faith- fulness and perseverance are two of his outstanding qualities; not only does he display them on the athletic field, but also in the torture chambers of a certain celebrated edifice known to the uninitiated as the Belmont High School. May all the ambitions that he still so tenaciously guards in his heart come to a speedy realization. DELPHINA DeSTEFANO “ Here is a dear, true, industrious friend.” Delphina is the very incarnation of a bright little sun- beam in more ways than one. Does she not spread sunshine and happiness wherever she goes? Was she not full of pep and energy as Captain of the Senior Girls’ Basketball team? Aye, aye, chant we all in unison. Moreover, “Del” is a good student, — one might say a veritable Diana, a second Goddess of the Chase — of high marks. Also she is always glad to be of service whenever there are tasks to be done. Three cheers for our little sun-girl! OLIVE DENNETT Olives are a taste to be cultivated. However, be that as it may, we have found no difficulty in learning to like this particular one. In fact, we cannot progress very far successfully without this charter member of the modern “Three Musketeers”, as the basketball team can testify. As Treasurer of the Belmontians, “Ollie” proved herself ex- tremely efficient. For verification of this fact, we refer you to all delinquent members. But though she plays basketball and absorbs knowledge with an equal degree of brilliancy, we have a suspicion that her thoughts turn to society. No doubt the column devoted to that subject in the Boston newspapers will announce the coming-out of this charming debutante next season. HOWLAND DUDLEY, JR. As a reliable, unwavering athlete and scholar, we hand the bouquet to “Dud”. He is the one who, almost without exception, filibusters the last five minutes in history, adding points which give only an inconsiderable indication of his vast store of knowledge. As Class Treasurer and on the CHAMELEON Staff, he has often proved his versatility. We know that Lady Success cannot be kept from him long, and he will win her as he had already won — er — we are pursuing our course too far, evidently, so “in pace requiescal.” 19