Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Belmont High Sc h o o 1 ALFRED N. DUNNELL Industrious, talented poster-maker, stalwart manager of hockey and basketball player, to say nothing of being on the track team and holding a prominent social position in certain school orders, are only a few of the many aspects in which “Al” presents himself. In spite of all the se activ- ities, however, “Al” has by no means neglected his studies, as ' the Hon. R. Roll will readily indicate. As “Al” “takes the cake” for hard work and dependability, it will be an immense gain for Tufts when he becomes a Jumbo next fall. MARGARET FOLEY Why are those students giggling over in that corner? — When we see Margaret Foley in their midst, the question is immediately answered, for her contagious good-humor is an obvious and recognized factor in every classroom. “0, that was easy!” she briskly exclaims after the teacher of steno- graphy has finished dictating one hundred per and while the rest of us wipe our foreheads forlornly. We shall not forget Margaret, for that would mean forgetting one of the main attractions of Belmont High. RICHARD FORD During his career at Belmont High, Dick has efficiently upheld the traditions of the Ford family in both scholastic and athletic fields. A letter man in both hockey and football, he also shines in more literary lines. Although habitually a rather quiet and bashful fellow, we do not expect him to live up to this reputation when he enters the field of business; for, like the proverbial patented product of his slightly more elebrated namesake, Henry of Detroit, Dick always manages “to get there just the same”. DAVID FOSTER Although Dave has been in our midst for the past four years, it is but recently that we have become aware of the existence of a fellow with decided musical talent who renders the main portion of the harmony of one of our leading local orchestras. However, this is but one phase of this lad’s complex character, for does he not perform with parallel perfection in History and English? Equipped as he is, his spacious cranium stored with the profuse knowledge of our two major subjects, we are sure he will go forth to success. 20

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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

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The 1927 Chameleon JOHN FREETO John, in the classroom, is apparently a quiet, peaceably inclined youth. However, if he tackles college with the same vim with which he tackled Belmont’s opponents, we may well expect lasting results from this capable youth. Moreover, John is a musician of note; John plus a banjo always equals an evening of rare entertainment. As John has ever been a faithful student and an energetic classmate, we feel certain that his “effect on society ” cannot be otherwise than beneficial. BARBARA A. GANO A more conscientious student than Barbara would be harder to find than the proverbial needle in the haystack; consequently, she stands very high in the ranking of the class. She is a most courageous lass, too; for when Fashion decreed that long tresses were again in vogue, she defied all obstacles and gained a victory over the rest of us more cowardly hearts by a becoming coiffure. As an assidous worker for the Belmontians and as a willing helper on class committees, Barb has shown herselt the possessor of much sought-for qualities of leadership. Therefore, we have no doubts that Mr. Success will never cease to follow her foot- steps. ELLA GORDON During her four year term in the House of Education, this amiable member of our class has proved herself a most pleasant associate and a faithful student. As a typist, she is some speed artist — she just steps on the accelerator and gives everyone else her dust. “All work and no play makes Jack a poor sailor” runs an ancient adage. Evidently, Ella believes that this is applicable not only to mariners; for judging from her omnipresent cheeriness, she has well observed the latter part of this maxim, despite all indications to the contrary on her report card. WILLIAM GRADY Here is a fellow to be proud of! Captain of the two best football teams Belmont has ever put on the field, hockey and baseball player de luxe, and if he could find the time, Captain Grady would very likely be playing both boys’ and girls’ basketball and tearing around the cinder path as well. Bill is the personification of pep and perseverance: athletics or scholastics, he attacks both with that invincible determination that always succeeds. Rumor hath it that “Goat” is quite a lady-killer, but not seeing any defunct ladies around, we rather doubt the authenticity of this report. 21