Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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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

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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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James Dayton United States Navy November 6, 1944 I- . I'aura Delaney A soft voice, a contagious smile, and a personality that has won many friends are the things Laura has to contribute to the secretarial position she hopes to have soon. With these qualities, and her natural attractiveness, how can she miss? Red Cross Club 2, 3; Bookworms Club 3; Bclmontian Club 3; Home Economics Club 3. Ursula DeMone Blond, blue-eyed. Ursula is most often found wielding a paint brush. A very obliging friend, she has helped to produce every good piece of art this year. Ursula has been a fine student, and with her many talents, she will certainly attain high goals in later life. Dramatic Club 1; Bclmontian Club 3; Choir 3; Bookworms Club 3. Jean Desmond Because she’s so quiet, many people in B. H. S. don’t realize that Jean is around until she makes one of her inimitable, funny remarks. Her ready wit, coupled with a sincere desire to l c friendly, will take Jean a long way along her chosen path to success. Home Economics Club 2, 3; Belmont ian Club 3; Bookworms Club 3; Glee Club 3. David DeVeber There arc some silent people who arc more interesting than the best talkers. Doesn’t Dave fall into this bracket? Quiet, but once you get to know him, he’s lots of fun to be with. He will go well with whatever his choice for the future may be. French Club 1. Agnes Dickerson Agnes’ home is on ! cautiful Cape Cod, anti though she likes Belmont, she can’t wait to get back. Dark-hair and snapping black eyes are coupled with her sincere and friendly personality to make a person we all arc proud to know. Fond of reading, sports, and dancing, she is undecided as to her future, but will no doubt find happiness in anything she does. Bookworms Club 3; Choir 3. Silvio DiGiovanni Known as “Scrub” to his classmates, Silvio is an active follower and | articipator in many sports. We’ve seen him all over Belmont in his red truck, and he’s always ready with a smile and “Hi!” Putting his outside interests to work in school, he has studied in the automotive shop, and hopes some day to be a first class mechanic. Joanne Dixon Very much at case with an artist's brush in her hand, Joanne hopes to triumph in commercial art. “Jay” is dark of hair and round of face, quiet, smooth, and fun to be with at any time. Music and sports hold enjoyment for her when she is not busy with art.. Spanish Club 2, 3; Bclmontian Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Red Cross Club 3; Oil Painting Club 3; French Club 3; Music Club 3. 22