Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Jeanne Berry Brisk and breezy arc two adjectives that characterize Jeanne, better known to her friends as “Shrub.” She’s been active in the field of sports during her career at but will admit that she likes to loaf now and then, too. Her immediate ambition is the University of New Hampshire; so good luck “Shrub.” we're sure you’ll make it. Softball 1. 2, 3; Field Hockey 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Music Club 2, 3; Publication Club 2, 3; Science and Photography Club 3: Belmontian Club 3. Francis Birch United States Army February 27, 1945 John Bishop Quiet and studious, John has set his sights on a high star, for his ambition is to be a lawyer. If a steady, persevering nature will help, then John is equipped with the right tools to become a disciple of Blackstonc . French Club 1, 2; Astronomy Club 3; Science and Photography Club 2. James Breen limmie, known to his friends as “Muggsy, likes the ladies and football. We’ve all seen him at the games and around school. He is easily identified by the little brown spots (freckles, not measles) on his face. Old jalopies are his specialty, and who knows, mayl c he’ll turn out to be another Henry Ford! Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3. Joseph Brennan We have to hand it to Red, for he’s one wonderful fellow. With his fine ideas he is sure to succeed in anything he undertakes. His melodious singing voice, accompanied by his allegro disposition, keeps him in popular demand. Ten to one he’ll make the best of his opportunitiei in (later life. Here’s to your continued success, Joe! Music Club 3; Bookworms Club 3; Choir 3. Shirley Bridges Friendly i Shirley may usually lx found where there is a professional hockey game. “Pudge” also enjoys participating in and watching other sports. Some day she hopes to raise tlioroughbred horses and maybe win a Derby or two. Field Hockey 1, 2; Publication Club 1; Bookworms Club 2, J; Belmontian Club 3. Janet Brooks Many of us will always remember Janet’s twirling baton, but she also likes horses and swimming. “Ginger wants to be an airline hostess, and with her friendly charm and | cppy smile, we know that she will soar high. Band 1, 2; Red Cross Club 1; Spanish Club 2. 3; Ibm: Economics Club 3. Marilyn Brown A pleasant, eager, efficient, hard worker, Marilyn appreciates reading and music. She hopes that soon she will get a chance to take a trip around the world, free irom homework! Let’s ask her if we all may come. It sounds hkc fun! Home Economics Club 1; Choir 3. 1

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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

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Robert Brown Hockey and more hockey arc Bob’s interest, and he would like very much to sec B. H. S. always have a good team with a rink of its own. Well liked by all. Pee-wee is also enthusiastic about other interests: Belmont High and. yes! the fairer sex! Hockey 1. 2. 3; Football 1; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3; Soccer 3. Margaret Brownell You may have seen Peggy on her most disliked trip—walking up Cottage Street. A likeable, quiet girl with dark hair and lovely eyes, she will surely become an intelligent, kind nurse, as she courageously strides uphill through life. Belmontian Club 3; Spanish Club 3: Science and Photography Club 3; Home Economics Club 3. Leslie Buckley As true as the day is long! His diligence on the athletic field and his persistence in his studies prove his strong character. “Buck” is popular, but like truly great i copic, he prefers to pass among us unnoticed. An un-1 natal fellow with a fine record of accomplishment here, his future attainments seem certain. Baseball 1. 2. 3; Football 1, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Student Council 1. 3; Spanish Club 3. Ruth Bulmer Tranquil and retiring only partly describe this miss. Her quiet, gentle manner bespeaks the qualities of a | erfcct lady, yet Kuthic is also jolly and friendly. To whatever calling she is attracted, she will walk the world with dignity. Dramatic Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Bookworms Club 3; Home Economics Club 3. Jane Burke Jane is a typical B. H. S. girl. She likes sports, the Marines, and, most of all. a good time. Her ambition is to sail around the world to China, and that ju-t goes to show what an all-round girl “Janie” 3s. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Red Cross Club 1, 3; Belmontian Gub 1, 2. 3; Home Economics Club 2; Bookworms Club 3; Publication Club 3; Cheerleader 3 . Virginia Butt As much at home with a field hockey stick, as with the blue pencil she wields as editor of the “Star, Ginny is.an active member of many organizations. Her ready wit and quick replies will be of great help as a foundation of the “bedside manner” she will need in her medical career. We wish her the best of luck in her ambitious aspirations. Softball 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Field Hockey 2, 3; Red Cross Club 1, 3 Dramatic Club 2; Belmontian Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Forum Club 2, 3; Music Club 3: Science and Photography Club 3; Home Economics 3; Publication Club 1, 2, 3 (Editor-in-Chief); Blue Print Staff 3. Henry Cabeceiras No sports hero this boy, but his sense of good sportmanship has won him fame. A quiet, studious, likeable nature and a Pepsodent smile have all helped Belugi” in winning many friends. All in all, he's a wonderful fellow, and no one can help liking him. Soccer 2. Robert Callahan “A musician's life for me, hep, Bob. An up-and-coming popular song enthusiast, he is destined for the top of the heap someday. At present his interests run mainly toward sports and modern music. For some unknown reason he seems to dislike doing homework at Elsard’s.—Or is it just anywhere, Bob? Look for him leading an orchestra of tomorrow, when we'll all be able to say we knew him when! Band 1. 2; Baseball 2. 17