Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Martha Apollonio A tall, blonde, young lady with laughing blue eyes. “Matt” is talented in almost every field. As president of the Music Club, she has shown her outstanding character, scholarship and personality in many memorable ways. Her fine spirit of cooperation and exceptional athletic ability were obvious on the basketball court and hockey field. Field Hockey 1. 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Softball 1. 3; Spanish Club 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 1. 2. 3 (Censor) ; Music Club 1. 2 (Secretary), 3 (President); A Cap-pclla Choir 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Publication Club 1, 2. 3 (Sports Editor); Blue Print Staff 3; Bookworms Club 3; Science and Photography Club 3; Home Economics Club 3; Bclmontian Club 3. Joan Appel Joan would be a strong contestant for the title of Our School's Most All-round Girl.” Her personality and attractiveness are as well known to us as her ability in field hockey and her high scholastic standing. She will make a valuable addition to the activities of any college. Field Hockey 1, 2. 3 (Captain); Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; Bclmontian Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2. 3 (President); Latin Club 1 (Acdilc), 2 (Acdile); Music Club 2. 3; Choir 1. 3; Forum Club 2. 3 (Secre- tary) ; Science and Photography Club 3; National Honor Society 2. 3; Honorary Member Belmont Woman's Club 3; Senior Honor Group. Anthony Arena Always singing, smiling, or accomplishing both at the same time. Tony has a spirit so friendly that lie's known to all his classmates. His infectious, cheery grin and frequent jests have spread lots of fun throughout our high school years. Tony” is bound to soar to the top in any field he enters. Football 3; Golf 3. Kenneth Arico Like this year's atom bomb, Kenny is a little package with a lot of power. As well known for his friendly smile as for his prowess in the sports field, Kenny” will go through life with the same courage and initiative he shows on the field. Football 1, 2. 3; Track 1, 2, 3 (Captain); Class Vice-president 1, 2, 3; Band 1; French Club 3. Marian Arnott Serious minded, but fun loving. Marian is always ready with her witty remarks. Anything sh decides to do is completed in a very efficient ami conscientious manner, even if it is math! With these fine characteristics, “Min is sure to find her pathway filled with admiring friends. Latin Club 1; French Club 1, 2. 3; Forum Gub 2, 3; Bclmontian Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club $. Charlotte Atwater We all know Giarlotte’s cherubic face and impish laugh, for w? sec her at all the school activities. The fact that she was twice secretary of her class proves that she is one of our nnst popular and likeable seniors. Whatever Piggy docs in later life, she’ll be happy and successful, for she's that kind of girl. Student Council 1, 3; Bclmontian Club 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 1, 2; Bookworms Club 2, 3; Class Day Committee 2; Red Cross Club 1, 3; Music Club 3; Home Economics Club 3. Jacqueline Augustine Jackie” is one of those quiet, unassuming girls who will make the perfect nurse. But underneath that dignified exterior is a girl just as full of fun as anyone else in this fun-loving class. A cheery smile and a happy disposition have already won half of her career. Red Cross Club 1, 3; Spanish Club 2. 3; Bclmontian Club 2, 3; French Club 3. Janet Austin New to our scltool this year. Janet already Iras a host of new friends. She says she doesn’t know what to do with her future, but knowing Jan, we think it’s safe to say she’s l ound to succeed in anything she tries. Tennis 1; Choir 1; French Club 3; Latin Club 3; Bclmontian Club 3. 1 11

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Joseph Abely Happy-go-lucky, carefree, and contented seem best to describe the lead-off man of our Senior Class. A mean sax player, Joe is hep when it comes to music and sports. Boston College is bis future Alma Mater, and we all wish him loads of luck. Track 1, 2; Soccer 3; Spanish Club 2; Senior Play 3. Irene Ackles Though not active ir school clubs. Irene is a staunch sports fan and always an eager Belmont rooter. Tall and light-haired, she carries herself well and is at home on the dance floor. Such a well rounded personality will have no trouble finding happiness. Spanish Club 1; Senior Honor Group. Barbara Ahern Quiet and efficient, but always merry and happy. Barbara enjoys playing the piano as well as reading. She is well on the way to fulfilling her ambition of being an excellent medical secretary. Who knows, maybe Barbara will find a doctor who can cure her pet hate ? Red Cross Club 1, 2. 3; Belmon-tian Club 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3; French Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 2. 3; Music Club 2. 3; Choir 3; Honorary Member Belmont Woman’s Club 3. Robert Ahern The name Bob Ahern personifies pleasantness and sincerity where-cvcr it is found. Interested in athletics, both as spectator and participant. he has been an avid sports fan these past three years. Also an interested student, he is headed full tilt up the road of success. Bookworms Club 2. Gabriel Alexander If a winning smile and a pleasant personality were measured in dollars and cents. “Gabby” would be a millionaire. His friendliness and sociability will help him in any field he chooses, and will assure his enviable attainment in its pursuits. Football 1. 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2. 3; Forum Club 2. Ann Anderson “The girl with the beautiful hair who loves to sing.” No one else could answer to that description but Ann. Her ambition to appear in a musical comedy will probably never come about because Ann is sporting an engagement ring. Here’s hoping she “lives happily ever after.” Red Cross Club 1; Dramatic Club 1.3; French Club 1: Spanish Club 2. 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3; Bookworms Club 3; Choir 3. James Anderson A friend to everyone. Jimmy dislikes long-haired music and proves his liking for popular music by playing a lot of it on the piano. “Andie” is also one of the most sportily dressed boys in his class, with his flashy bow-ties and sweaters. Since his personality is as pleasing as his attire. we all know there shall be music wherever he goes—and with it, the contagious harmony of Andie’s spirit. Soccer 1; Baseball 1, 3; Tennis 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Senior Plav 3; Forum Club 2. Pauline Anderson With her golden liair and sweet manner. “Polly w'ould make a perfect storybook princess instead of the commercial artist she hopes to be. The posters and other forms of art which we sec over her signature all over the school, are excellent examples of her versatilities. With such talent and personality, “Polly” is one of us who is sure to be tops in art. Spanish Club 2; Bclmontlan Club 2, 3; Music Club 3; Red Cross Club 3; Home Economics Club 3. 1I5

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James Avtges An honor student. James’ quiet personality covers up his versatile abilities, for everyone knows what a top-notch, all-round classmate he has been. His reliability and determination are two of the sterling qualities which have found success for him in the past, and will lead him to the very top in the future. National Honor Society 2. 3. Jeanne Barry Jolly and happy. Jeanne gives one the impression of being on the lookout for fun. ami since she’s always in the midst of things, we can well imagine that she finds plenty of it. She has shown ability in dramatics and in many clubs. Such interests will be worthwhile in the college she hopes soon to attend and in her later life. Red Cross Club 1. 2. 3; Belmon-tian Club 1; 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3; French Club 1; Spanish Club 2. 3; Music Club 2, 3; Student Council 2; Senior Prom Committee 2; Senior Play 3. Pamela Baxter A lovely singing voice and an equally charming manner mark Pamela as one of our most gracious seniors. She has the ability of combining the qualities of the l crfect lady with those of a perfect friend and companion. Social activities such as sports, dancing, club activities, and music capture much of her interest. We know she’ll go on being just as wonderful to know as she is to be with, whether at home or at hockey games. Choir 1. 2. 3: Orchestra 1; Music Club 2. 3; Glee Club 3; Latin Club 1; Belmontian Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3; French Club 3; Science and Photography Club 3; Red Cross Club 1. Richard Beamon An excellent athlete, Tex” is liked by everyone at B.H.S. He hopes some day to be a mechanical engineer, and with the ability and initiative he has shown in the field of sports, he should go to the top of his profession with the same speed he used in scoring points for good old Belmont. Soccer 1. 2, 3 (Captain) ; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Track 1. 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Sadie Hawkins Dance Committee 3. Constance Beard One of our most ardent fans in any field of sport. Connie is seen at all our games. A quiet girl on the surface, she is a welcome addition to any group and an active member of many. She's that very rare person whom KVERY-ON K likes. Belmontian Club 2, 3; Bookworms Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Red Cross Club 3. William Bellissimo A fellow with brown curly hair and the merriest brown eyes you’ve ever seen. Bill is well known for his work in school activities. Determined to gain anv goal he sets his mind toward. Bill supplies the driving will for any enterprise, (iood luck to an ambitious boy. Football 1; Track 1: Baseball 2, 3; Soccer 3: Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3; French Club 1, 2. 3; Science and Photography Club 2. 3; Senior Play 3. Mary Bennett Sweet, neat, and entirely likeable, Mary is an efficient miss with a good head for business. She also has that rare gift of being both a good listener and a witty conversationalist. With all these wonderful qualities, she will indeed attain future goals. Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Belmontian Club 2, 3; Bookworms Club 3. Marilyn Berrie Marilyn, one of the school’s sweetest singers, wonders why her nickname is Bush.” We suggest she ask Shrub” who seems to know all about it. Bush” has aspirations for a dramatic career, and with her pretty-face and bright personality, how can she miss? Field Hockey 1; Soft hall 1, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Music Club 2. 3 (Vice-president); A Cappclla Choir 3; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Belmontian Club 3; Publication Club 2, 3; Cheerleader 3; Senior Play Committee 3. 15