Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1927 Chameleon MARIAN E. MacLEAN “To doubt her fairness were to want an eye; To doubt her goodness were to want a heart.” If we start talking about Sis, we shall not know where to stop — “No mere words can magnify her fame.” As President of the Belmontians, as our pilot through the green months of Freshmanism, as a member of the Social Committee, or as a basketball player, she is equally efficient. Wherever coming years may find her, she will always be “our Sis”, capable, popular, and delightful, one who captivates everyone with her charming personality. GRACE MAGUIRE “ All nature wears one universal grin.” — Fielding. Have you ever noticed that smile? Very probably. If you have not, your eyesight must surely be decadent, be- cause wherever Grace goes, the smile goes too, and she is always found where there is any excitement. For some reason unbeknownst to us poor mortals, Mother Nature always com- bines the features you see before you — a jolly face and dark brown hair — with the best of temperaments. If success pursues her in the future as it has in the past, there will be no limit to what this girl can accomplish. BLANCFIE MAHER Consulting the Delphic Oracle in regard to Blanche’s future, we received the following ambiguous reply: “She will succeed”. As used here, is “succeed” transitive or intransi- tive? That is the question; — but after all, the answer is not difficult, for anyone knowing even slightly this charming and accomplished young lady is aware that she possesses a mind far too original to follow in anyone’s footsteps; Blanche will blaze her own trail. On the other hand, has she not, throughout the whole year, held a prominent place on the Honor Roll? Is not this conclusive proof of her success? We leave it to your equity to judge. CLEMENT MAHONEY We wonder what all those calls from the office signify. It would seem to indicate that Clement is as popular with the above mentioned forces as he is with the Senior Class — time will tell. Clement is the original innocent humorist of 307 (for proof of this statement, consult the office archives). Someday, we fear, Clement is actually going to study, and then shall we indeed think the Chiliad at hand. We shall remember him not as a scholar, but as a genial comrade on the rough highway of education. 29

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Belmont High School LEONARD F. LIBBEY “Len” entered Belmont this year a total stranger; but now even the most verdant of Freshmen has heard of the exploits of this mountain of mischief. In spite of the fact that he hails from Medford, he has won fame and popularity by his presence on the football team, by his indelible smile, and last but not least, by his triumphant promenade down the aisle for his “B”. In reply to the CHAMELEON’S private questionnaire, he stated that his favorite sport was cleaning up the Gym floor (under supervision of certain of the faculty). As he also professed a decided preference for brunettes, we can but conclude that the statement: “ Gentle- men prefer blondes” does not always hold true. ROBERT M. LITTLE Ah, Madame Sphinx, allow us to introduce you to Mr. Robert Little, familiarly known as Bob. We highly recom- mend him to your Royal Silence for an understudy. Should he ever be afforded the opportunity of playing vour part, we are of the opinion that he could easily surpass you at your own mysterious game of being inscrutable. “ Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” Bob evidently governs himself accordingly, if the results obtained and to be obtained are of any significance. MARIAN MacDONALD An even temper is Marian’s strong point. Did you ever see her ruffled? If so, you may rest assured that some millen- ial occurance had come to pass. Whether it be class or com- mittee work, she falls to with a quiet zeal which always secures results. Dependability is her middle name; enthusiasm and a lively sense of humor are also important components of her character. Somehow we feel that “ Her silence speaks loud”; for without her the Class of ”27 would seem incomplete. KAYE MacKINNON Not even Sherlock Holmes himself, with all his daring deductions, could fathom the recesses of our prodigy’s mind. Writing is her long suit; by winning the $500. Chamber of Commerce award, she has brought no little fame to herself and to the school. Although this Euterpean devotee has been one of us but a short time, she has gained the honored positions of Editor-in-Chief of the budding school paper and of Associate Editor of the CHAMELEON. Add to these her extraordinary ability as an actress — and lo, we have our modest, talented Kaye! 28

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Bel mo nt High School DOROTHY MAHONEY Since it is said that flowers are chosen according to personality, we are quite certain that Dorothy’s choice must he the violet. Until recently she was the possessor of long curls a la Goldilocks. However, when bobbed hair came into its kingdom, these bright tresses were sacrificed on the Altar of Style. Nevertheless, as her cheery smile was not a whit diminished by the loss of her crowning glory, she is just as popular as ever in the hearts of the Class of ’27. LINCOLN D. McKICHAN “Let it not be objected that he did little. He did much if we consider where and how.” Carlyle might well have had “Link” in mind when he wrote those words: for in spite of the fact that he spends all his afternoons working. Link manages to study himself into high marks and into his teachers’ esteem. Although Link has not been able to find time to participate in any school activities, Belmont athletics have never had a more enthusiastic supporter than this faith- ful fan. If perseverance insures success, Link will surely attain it; we are sure, from the care he bestows on his beloved “Lizzie”, that someday he will s tep out and benefit the whole human race by his mechanical inventions. JOHN MERCON “ And still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” Applicable to John? Yes, sir! for John holds the enviable record of being one of the most brilliant students in our class. Studying, however is by no means a monomania with him; he manages to include football, CHAMELEON work, and other activities in his full curriculm. Despite his varied interests, John has found ample time to make and keep a host of friends. STUART MILLER Nothing can be more incongruous than to hear “Cannon- ball” Miller, of basketball fame, render that touching lyric, “Sweet and Low.” His powerful vocal organs seem more appropriately exercised when uttering in stentorian tones: “God Save The Class of 1927” (all apologies to Governor Fuller.) Stuart, incidentally, is the energectic manager of the infant Track Team. Some day in the near future we expect to see him usurping the hitherto uncontested position of the celebrated Senator from Idaho. 30