Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1927 Chameleon NATALIE HANSON “ Certain stars shoot madly from their spheres To hear this fair maid’s music.” “This is station — broadcasting from the Boston Opera House, a concert by Miss Natalie Hanson, the well-known pianist who has astonished American and European audiences by her remarkable performances.” Thus, at some future date, an eloquent Nestor of the air will announce the main feature of the evening. Shall we be proud of her? Well, rat her l JOHN T. HARRISON Judging from the fact that John was chosen to fdl the important position of Joke Editor of the CHAMELEON, we infer that he must be the biggest joke in the Senior Class. However, although humor is apparently his special forte, our conclusion is erroneous; for a more conscientious and more serious worker than our Ivy Orator need not be desired. Whether in the classroom or on the athletic field, John always succeeds in doing well his allotted tasks. Keep it up, John; that’s what pays in this world. DOROTHY HAVILAND Who is that slender, blue-eyed girl dispensing the precious red and yellow “meal-checks” from behind her fortress, the ticket-table? Who but Dot, cashier extraordinary and in- dispensable member of the lunch-room “gang”? It is rare indeed that she makes a mistake, whether in giving change or in scholastic work. Not only has she qualifications for an excellent stenographer, but also she has an artistic ability that will bear watching — Maxfield Parrish had best look to his laurels. PHYLLIS L. HINCHLIFFE It is rumored through these historic walls that “Phil” is one of the charter members of that celebrated sorority, “Flappa, flappa, flappa.” Be that as it may, who can ever forget her as our dynamic cheer-leader? Even dignified, deep- throated Seniors are known to have responded to her wiles of persuasion. A most active and talented member of the Belmontians, an accomplished devotee of Terpischore, a member of the CHAMELEON staff, and a true friend to all. Phil throws herself heart and soul into any tasks which may be assigned her. 23

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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

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Belmont High Schoo MAJORIE HINCKLEY In this diminutive person are embodied two enviable qualities: good-fellowship and helpfulness. Although, at first impression, Marjorie seems to be a demure, sober, little miss, one is surprised to behold, on further acquaintance, the fun and frolic hidden beneath her serious mien. On countless occasions, her ready wit has proved the life of the party. We prophesy a successful future for our industrious little class- mate: a girl who can accept the hardest day’s work with a cheerful, unflinching smile will certainly prosper. WALTER HINES Right here and now we wish to contradict the spurious rumor that in spite of the fact that Walter is ever ready to help one out of a bad “pickle”, he is by no means “one of the 57.” In that branch of education embellished by the precepts of Burke, Bunyan and Burns, this genial fellow excels, to say nothing of his prowess in the lists of athletics. Incidentally, he is the proud possessor of one of those famous smiles for which the Advertising Manager of the Pepsodcnt Company is always on the lookout. LOUISE HOLMES “Good things come in small packages.” An oft-reiterated expression, — but one that will well bear repetition in regard to Louise, the third member of Belmont’s Three Musketeers. Petite? Mais oui! Capable? Certainly! “Bunny” does everything, from the Charleston to driving her “Fierce-Sparrow”, with a most delightful zest and vim. In the years to come, we shall automatically associate this breezy, alert, little sprite with our most cherished memories of Belmont High. WILFRED HOOD “Hoodie”, orignator and first Chief Marshall of our Student-Government system, shines anywhere, whether on the football field, on the basketball court, on the cinder path, wielding the awe-inspiring gavel at a class meeting, or — why go on? He is the most popular fellow in ’27, a con- clusive proof of his general efficiency. Always has he stood near the head of his class in regard to studies, and now, we understand, he is majoring in civics: for we hear from reliable sources that Marian means far more to him than a city in Ohio. 24