Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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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

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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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Belmont High School BERXADIXE M. GRAMMOXT Bernadine goes her way quietly and cheerfulh, observing much and saying little. We sometimes wonder if that enigmatic twinkle in her eyes means she is laughing at us or with us. At any event, this likable student and class- mate is singularly gifted in the arts of poesy. Remember we have said this; for some day in the not too distant future, we are confident that well-known critics of the times will be of the same opinion. VIVIAN GROTJOHAX When you see a merry young lassie come swinging down the corridors, her face lit up with an expansive smile, that is Vivian, a girl who, since we first made her acquaintance back in the bitter months of our early apprenticeship to high school customs, has never been known to lose her temper or change her peppy, enthusiastic greeting. More- over, “Viv”, has no end of possibilities as a student. The school has good reason to be proud of this worthy, willing worker. VIRGIXIA GUSTAFSON Always hurrying here and there through the corridors at a breakneck pace, “Gussie” may be seen cheerfully and companionably winding her course. We know not whether her haste be caused by a late start or is merely an outlet for that never-exhausted supply of energy which this zealous bundle of activity seems to possess. Xo doubt, this explains her speed and skill on the basketball court, and perhaps is the vital source of that ready, well-known smile. E. LUDOVINE H.AMILTOX Quiet, good-natured and modest! Ludovine is the kind of girl who refuses to vaunt her own accomplishments, yet patiently will listen while less worthy enthusiasts rave about anything and everything from themes to theatres. Always a conscientious student and ever ready to lend a helping hand to the delinquent, “Ludy” has firmly planted herself in our garden of pleasant memories. We know that the school will feel her loss next year, for she is one of Mr. Stone’s star violinists; still, our loss may prove Kousevitskv’s or Dam- tosch’s gain. 22