Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Salvatore Constantino An avid sports fan and equally interested in all school activities, Sal is well-known in B. H. S. His willingness to help in any desirable project and his always ready smile will make him a sure success in the college he hopes to enter soon. Spanish Club 2; Bookworms Club 3. William Corcoran Bill's ability in physics and math will help him realize his ambition —to graduate from M. I. T., but in our opinion. Bill would be a success anywhere. His friendliness and ready sense of humor are two assets which are even more valuable than scientific knowledge. Football 1. 2. 3; Track 1. 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Dachshundc Club 1 (Treasurer), 2. 3 (President); Blue Print Staff 3 (Business Mana -r); Junior Rotarian 3. Mary Lou Cosgrove Who's the girl around school who's tall, attractive, and talented? Who takes life seriously and still has a lot of fun? Who likes dramatics and whose ambition is Middlebury? That’s right, Mary Lou Cosgrove! Music Club 1 (Secretary), 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3 (Secretary-Treasurer); Blue Print Staff 2, 3 (Advertising Manager) ; Honorary Member Belmont Woman's Club 3; Forum Club 3; Glee Club 3; Senior Play 3; Belmontian Club 3; French Club 3: Latin 1, 2 (Censor); Senior Honor Group. Beverly Cote Bright-eyed, vivacious Bev with her charming smile is a well-known figure in B. H. S. We see her busily whizzing in and out of classrooms and about the footl all field, attending to her duties of cheerleader. High spirited and brimming with enthusiasm, she finds time for everything and everybody in her travels. Here's a rolling stone that has gathered many friends. Red Cross Cl 1. 2, 3; Belmontian Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3; Science and Photography Club 3; Cheerleader 3; Latin Club 1; Music Club 3. Gertrude Coyle Amazingly popular, Gert has a dazzling wardrobe and personality to match. Her ability to win friends comes to her easily, for she is naturally gracious and generous. We wish her everv happiness, and wc who know her so well assert she will have no trouble making our wish come true. Red Cross Club 1, 2. 3; Belmontian Club 1. 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3: French Club 1. 3; Music Club 2. 3; Dachshunde Club 2. 3; Publication Gub 1, 2. 3; Oil Painting Club 3; Choir 3; Senior Play Committee 3. Mark Cronan That smiling blond fellow so familiar to us all is Mark. We never saw anyone with a more cheerful outlook on life. He is quiet and good-natured ami ready to see the humor in any situation. A good athlete and a great fellow, he is looking hopefully toward N’otrc Dame. Football 1, 2. 3; Track 2; Golf 3; Latin Club 1. 2; French Club 3; Publication Club 3. Eunice Cronin Good-natured and studious, “U-nice” has character enough to see her through any difficulties she may have in reaching her goals. However, if what we’ve seen in these past school years is indicative of one’s future, we all know she will have long and sure success. Field Hockey 2; Latin Club 1 (Acdile), 2 (Junior Consul); Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Bookworms Club 3; French Club 1, 2. 3; Forum Club 3, Music Club 3; Publication Club 1, 2, 3; Science and Pictography Club 3; Red Cross Club 3; Belmontian Club 1, 2, 3. Evelyn Crosby Attractive and neat, Evelyn is a fine friend of all the classmates who know her. Evelyn likes being a spectator as far as athletics is concerned. She’s quiet and happy and, we understand, an excellent musician. A good student, she has our wishes for future success. Belmontian Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; French Club I. 2, 3; Music Club 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Red Cross Club 3. 20

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Joseph Clinton United States Merchant Marine September 14. 1944 U Jean Coggar Where there’s laughter, there's Jean. Sl.c loves a joke, and can laugh with or at you with equal geniality. Her favorite pastime, besides horsc-l ack riding, is celebrating weekends and exclaiming. “Thank heavens it’s Friday!” We all wish her the best of luck in whatever field she chooses. Choir 3. Robert Colantuoni Small, dark, and pleasant as the day is long. Bob is the popular and versatile member of the “Voc” shops. Interested in sports and dancing as well as things mechanical, he is as yet undecided as to his future, but it will undoubtedly have something to do with machinery. We wish you lots of luck. Bob, and with your qualities of quiet persistence and determination, we’re sure you’ll attain success. William Colby Though quiet and scholarly by nature. Bill has a keen interest in s| orts and is a well-known member of our class. His interest and ability in music are made evident by his fine work in the band. In his quiet and friendly way, he’ll do as well in future years as he has done in high school. Just you wait and see! Track 1, 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3; Band 1, 2 .3; Spanish Club 2, 3. Ann Collins Ann is always pleasant, full of fun and energy. Sports take up much of her outside time—field hockey having preference. “Jccp-ers is her customary expression for discouragement, disgust, and delight, the latter being more prevalent with Ann. With her versatility and friendliness, her accomplishment of noble and worthy tasks is foreshadowed. Softball 1. 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2. 3; French Club 1, 2, 3 (Secretary); Belmontian Club 2, 3; Publication Club 2; Blue Print Staff 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Red Cross Club 3; Honorary Member Belmont Woman’s Club 3; National Honor Society 2, 3; Science and Photography Club 3; Senior Honor Group. Leonard Comeau “Lenny” is one of those small, quiet fellows until he’s outside the classroom. He then becomes the biggest and most enjoyable little fellow you’ve ever known. He's too small for school sports, but lie spends most of his time playing football and baseball at the local playground. Baseball 1. Richard Conley Dick has been one of the hi h scorers on Coach Mel Wenner’s soccer team, as well as a fast track man. Lots of fun to be with, Dappa” enjoys other sports, too, but does not enjoy people who monopolize conversations. Soccer 3; Track I, 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3: Forum Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3 (Treasurer). Imelda Connor Efficient and quiet in class, she’s just as she seems. Content to meet the world on her own pedestal, Mclda” takes life as it comes. Gifted with a touch of Irish humor, through years to come there’ll always be a smile on her lips. Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Belmontian Club 2, 3; French Club 1; Bookworms Club 3; Music Club 3. 19

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Myrtle Crowell One of the live wires of the class, she is at her best when surrounded by her pals. Myrt’s witty remarks and mischievous pranks have livened many a dull period. She seems to love life and everyone in it. and makes the most of everything. Red Cross Club 2, 3; Home Economics Club 3. Howard Cummings Friendly Mike was regularly seen during the winter behind the goalie pads of the B. H. S. hockey team. A quiet member of the stronger sex, he is rarely called by his given name. Howard. We arc sure that “Mike will succeed in the field he chooses. Baseball 1. 2. 3; Hockey 1, 2. 3 ; Student Council 3. James Cummings “J. C. may be small physically, but as his superior record at Belmont High indicates, he has an excellent start towards his goal. Teachers’ College. Although quiet and shy on the surface, Jim’s pleasant personality and cheerful humor will make him an exceptional teacher. French Club 1; Forum Club 2. Kenneth Cummiskey His friendly nature and quick sense of humor have made “Ken a favorite with his fellow students. He has been an agile member of the track squad. Surely Ken will succeed in college and in later life if he always stays as cheerful and sincere. Track 1, 2, 3; Football 3; Soccer 2; Forum Club 2. Doris Curley Smiling Doris is one of our many classmates who enjoy work with an easel and palette. Also a sports enthusiast, “Dottic likes to watch a good baseball game. May her sparkling friendliness pave the way to success for her always. Bookworms Club 2, 3; Home Economics Club 3; Red Cross Club 3; Belmontian Club 3. Ralph Cutting Tall, dark Ralph can usually be found with his camera. Rufus has the splendid ability of getting along with everyone, and this, along with his easy-going good nature, will help him to succeed in the medical profession. Among other things, skiing, swimming and soccer captivate Ralph’s attention. Soccer 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Tennis 2. 3; Choir 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Blue Print Staff 3 (Photography Editor). Phyllis Daly A whirlwind of personality wrapped up in a very small package is Phyl Daly. Though small in stature, she has enormous amounts of vitality and personality which she has used to good advantage in the past few years in her activity as cheerleader. Seen at all the school activities, she is as proficient a dancer as a sports enthusiast. Dramatic Club 2, 3; Red Cross Club 3; Belmontian Club 3; Music Club 3; Home Economics Club 3; Cheerleader 3. Stuart Daniels Don't let that dreamy look of Stuart’s fool you; he’s quite a down-to-earth fellow. Smooth in appearance and manner, his humor has made many a dull period worthwhile. If he docs get rich quick,” he’ll deserve it, as a reward for his perseverance and patience. Tennis 2, 3; French Club 1; Dramatic Club 3; Science and Photography Club 3 (Vice-president) ; Forum Club 3. 21