Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Katharine Kelehar Trim as the sleek craft she navigates. Kay has set a course for bright horizons. leaving a wake of pleasant memories. One of our most popular and active students. Kay livened many a dull day with her bright smile and never failing wit. She's indeed a charming young lady with lots to look forward to. Red Cross Club 1, 2 (Treasurer), 3; Student Council 2; Bclmon-tian Club 2. 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3; Spanish Club, 2; Latin Club •2. 3 (Aedilc); Music Club 3; Choir 3; Forum Club 3. Alfred Kent The people who knew him were more than happy to learn that A1 was to be here our senior year. Now we all know and realize that Rindge Tech lost a great fellow, and Belmont High obtained a great asset, one that we seniors will not soon forget. Edith Kieling “Edie” entered B. H. S. in her sophomore year from sunny California. She is gifted with a pleasing personality which has brought her great popularity among us all. Being a good leader, she has been active in many clubs. Never gloomy and with a happy countenance, she attracts many a classmate. We hope that she will accomplish her ambition to return to California within a few years. Red Cross Club 1, 2. 3 (Secretary); Bclmontian Club 1. 2, 3 (Treasurer); French Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2. IVIary Lou Kilkenny Lou is an ambitious person and an adept one, too. Perhaps she has already realized her dream of getting her driver’s license. Easy to please, she isn't l othcred bv many things. However, the bane of her existence seems to be rub-Ikts and rainy days. With such a pleasant nature and sweet personality. she will surely conic out on top in realizing her interest to keep happy. Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Science and Photography Club 3; Bclmontian Club 2, 3; French Club 2. Teresa King How far this little candle throws her warm beams of friendship! Terry's cheery smiles and slap-happy moods make her a favorite at any gathering. With her personality. Terry’s future will probably consist of fun and frolic with a dash of work thrown in for spicing. Red Cross Club I. 2. 3; Spanish Club 2. 3; Bclmontian Club 3; Science and Photography Club 3. Ulrich Kruse It doesn't seem that there arc enough subjects in the school curriculum to satisfy “Uli’s” keen mind and capacity for learning. But don’t let that report card fool you; it would be hard to find a more genuinely friendly and genial person. His goal is Harvard’s graduate school, and his outstanding record in high school promises similar achievement in college. Tennis 1 ; Forum Club 3; Latin Club 1; French Club 1; Senior Honor Group. Beverly Krusell Whenever you see “Babe walking down the street, look more closely. You will notice three distinguishing cliaractcristios: blonde hair, sincere manner, and a charming smile. To sec the world is her goal in life. Red Cross Club 2; Bclmontian Club 2. 3; French Club 2. Christine Laaby Chris's |uiet cooperation and cheerfulness have made her outstanding in class. Conceited people don't rate, but Chris’s idea of an ideal man would Ik the answer to any maiden’s prayer. Here’s luck to you and that gift shop which you will manage! French Club 1, 2; Forum Club 2, 3; Bookworms Club 3. 29

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Patricia Hurley Pat has a personality full of sincerity and laughter. At B. H. S. she enjoyed any kind of work in journalism and hopes to continue in that field after graduation. Now. as will be true always, “Pat is a genuine friend. Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3: Belmon-tian Club 2. 3: Latin Club 2. 3; Spanish Club 2; Publication Club 3. I Richard Jones Dick has many interests, but outside of sports they all seem to point towards his goal — success in engineering. He is one of those fortunate people who make-friends easily and keep them. His quiet way of lending a helping hand will be as helpful to him as his ability to get an A in physics. Tennis 3; French Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1. 2; Science Club 2. 3; Forum Club 2, 3; Radio Club 3. Robert Jackson You’ve seen him streaking down the basketball cou-t and holding his own on the football field. Of course, it’s Gus” Jackson. Let it never be said that his avid interest in sports sidetracks him from his ambition to become a dentist. Certain it is that Gus’s patients will gleefully flock to his door, such a likeable chap is he. Soccer 1. 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3 (Co-captain); Track 1. 2. 3; Football 3; French Club 1. 2; Student Council 3; Senior Prom Committee 2. Virginia Jackson Tall and slim. Jackie is our idea of the perfect friend. He-wit has often made many a dull period fun, or a lonely pal happy. Horses claim the other interest of her life, and Jackie’s advice is. Don’t bet on them! All right, wc won’t bet on horses, Ginny. but we will bet on you for a happy future. Dramatic Club 1. 2; Red Cross Club 2. Graham Joy Gray is a boy with a sparkle in his eye and a brain full of information. Although he professes to be mainly interested in eating. sleeping, and vacations, he is far from dull. His ambition, he says, is to “make” the Yale ping-pong team, but, of course, it’s a sure thing that he will rise to greater heights than this in the future. French Club 2, 3; Music Club 3; Forum Club 3. Elaine Joyce Her giggle makes even the gloomy teachers smile and laugh. The shining stars she uses for eves are syml olical. for some day she will take her place among them, shedding l eauty and cheer upon the world. Red Cross Club 1. 2. 3; Bclmon-tian Club 3; Bookworms Club 3. Marjorie Jones Many’s the time Marjie” has checked our books and greeted us with her warm smile at that haven of hard-working students — the Town Library. An avid reader, she has truly found her natural surroundings there, but she is equally at Ijonic when rooting for a Belmont team, or movic-ing with her friends. Her well-rounded personality as well as a good brain will always mark Marjorie as one of the best in whatever work she chooses. Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Spansh Club 2, 3; Astronomy Club 2. Virginia Kane laughing eyes sparkle prettily whenever Ginny is around. She is blonde and attractive. Puzzling her at the present time is the question of when her man is coming home for good. Pumps and silk stockings arc definitely not her favorite apparel, but wc agree she looks sweet when “dressed up. Spanish Club 2; Belmontian Club 3; Bookworms Club 3; Home Kconomics Club 3. 28

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Ann La Fortune Quiet Ann has been one of our top-notch classmates. High-ranking scholastically, she will succeed easily in college. Ann's time has been taken up with sewing, music, football games, and movies. but she is strongly opposed to Monday morning's sudden and abrupt conclusion of perfect week-ends. French Club 1, 2, 3: Latin Club 1; Belmont ian Club 2. 3; Ked Cross Club 3; National Honor Society 2, 3; Bookworms 3: Music Club 3; Senior Play 3; Science and Photography Club 3: Senior Honor Group. Sammy La Rosa An ear-to-ear grin, a friendly slap on the Lack, and a cheerful What d’ya say?” are sure methods of telling Sam from anyone else. His immediate ambition is to finish high school. But his main interest, aeronautics, seems to point to something bigger for him. Soccer 1 ; Football 3. Eleanor Larsen “HI is a diligent, conscientious worker. Whenever she is asked to do anything, it is always done well. Clear thinking, determination, and good sportsmanship make her an honor student. Sleeping and eating arc her favorite pastimes, but we wonder how she finds time for these, and still gets such good marks in all her tests! Student Council 1: Red Cross Club 1; National Honor Society 2, 3; Belmont ian Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Honorary Member Belmont Woman’s Club 3: Science and Photography Club 3: Forum Club 3; Latin Club 2, (Aedile); Senior Honor Group. Eleanor Laspada Popular with all her acquaintances, ICIcanor has aways been a Ixion to B.H.S. She has a vivacious personality coupled with friendliness towards all. She is sure to succeed in whatever she attempts. We wish her the best of luck. Spanish Club 1 ; Bookworms Club 3; Belmont ian Club 3; Lena Lazzaro Lena is friendly, sweet and amusing. We all know of her pleasing manner, and are often greeted by it. She is i erhaps the envy of many girls because of her lasting friendships with out-of-town people.” Ah, but that is too much said! Best of everything to Lena, a fine friend to have. Philip I eadbetter Why he has “Jitter for a nickname is beyond us, but Phil’s ambition is teaching, and we know lie’ll always Ik one step ahead of his competitor . He certainly will Ik remembered for being the boy who could talk so fast.” But this is a compliment, Phil, for fast talkers are noted for their keen minds and wit! Spanish Club 2. 3; Forum Club 3. Sylvia Leamon “Limmy” has won many a heart with her vivacious personality coupled with a modest, but far from shy manner. She has always managed to have fun but come out on top as far as marks are concerned, too. Thoroughly capable and pleasing to know, she’ll rise to the top as a future occupational therapist. Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3; French Club 1. 2, 3; Belmont ian Club 3; Music Club 3. Barbara LeMay A new comer to our school in her senior year, Barliara Bobbie’’ LeMay has left a lasting impression with us. She’s a wonderful athlete and enjoys all sports including basketball and bow’ling. With the background and experience that she’s had. she’s sure to make a competent leader in the Extension Service. Bclmontian Club 3; Choir 3; Senior Honor Group.