Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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No sooner had the word been issued, than aspiring Thespians gathered ’round Mr. “Mac” to find out all there was to know about the Dramatic Club. Members of the senior class critically surveyed the efforts of the lower classmen on initiation day, and those who made the grade participated in the Christmas play, “Christmas at Barney Magee’s.” Sports played a prominent picture in the fall scene. As was the case with many of the teams this year, the field hockey team, captained by Joan Shaughnessy, got off to a poor start but improved with the passing days. The best games of the season were the defeat of the “Min-utewomen” who had previously been undefeated, and victory over a stubborn Newton team. High scorer was Audrey Shepherd; next year’s team will have Gilda Toscano at its head. On the other side of the field, soccer played its part in the local sports’ schedule. Two victories over Water-town and the upset of a previously undefeated Tabor Academy high-lighted the soccer season. This team was ably captained by Ronny Morlock. Edging next in line, and certainly not to be overlooked, is the most popular of all sports, football. Everyone turned out to all the games, complete with cowbells and megaphones. The cheering was led by those eleven pert cheerleaders who had plenty of vim and vigor to perform their jobs well. Co-captained by Bernie Daily and “Uzzie” Paraghamian, the team had its share of ups and downs. Their record for the season showed four wins, five losses and one tie. But considering that they played with teams outside their class, which offered much stiffer competition, we can’t help regarding the outcome with a softened heart. The biggest thrill of 12

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cafeteria during the lunch periods. Just about this time, the news circulated that the Cross Country team was to be reorganized under the direction of Coach Olson, with Bob Markussen and Bob Nugent as co-captains. Because of lack of experience and practice, the team lost the first two meets, but before long it went on to prove itself not only capable, but able. The lettermen included Jimmy Telford, Ted Houston, Gerald Burns, Ralph Stevens, and next year’s cocaptains, Bob Rogge and Harry Maclnnis. The club calendar suddenly came to life, and the first group to get under way was the National Honor Society. This industrious group immediately set out to think up an interesting, lucrative activity which would “aim to please all.” A play was decided upon, and the necessary arrangements were made. But more of that later. Perhaps the hardest working club ever to set up shop in B.H.S. was the industrious accumulation of girls known as the Red Cross Club. Under the direction of Miss Richmond, the club engaged itself in the sort of work which showed a definite flavor of altruism. Some of the activities included Christmas boxes for the veterans’ hospitals, a knitted afghan, and time spent in Red Cross centers helping to sew and sort clothes for needy children. No femme feels really “in,” until she’s made the Belmontian Club. With Joan Garrett at the helm this year, things really got off to a smooth start. A candlelight ceremony initiating all new members was the club’s first enterprise. Following that, the meetings featured such interesting programs as an impersonating pianist and some charming ladies from the Elizabeth Arden Beauty Salon, who frave the girls some tips for good grooming. 11

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the season was tying Winchester, the Class C Champs, who had previously been undefeated and untied. Outstanding in his guard position, Daily was the main man in the line, while in the back-field, Paraghamian and the dynamic new junior. Vern Wynott, were outstanding. Coach “M” seems to see a bright future ahead, for twenty-two lettermen will be back next year, with Vern as captain. This business of being a senior meant work, we found out. Plans had to be made for the future. A Cap and Gown Committee headed by Ginny Egan and composed of Pat McDermott, Ruth Rooney, Arthur Skinner, and Mark O’Leary decided that the official diploma-receiving outfit would be the traditional black. But, with due respect to the fairer sex’s whim for wanting to be different, they will boast white tassels on their caps, while the males are happy with the black tassels. Along this line also, was the pleasant problem of class rings. Last spring a committee was formed for the express purpose of handling this matter. Bernie Daily, Bruce Levis, Jack Kasper, Betty Blackham, Ginny Egan, and Maria Aveni composed this group and selected the patterns. Members of the Student Council could be found at all the home football games cheerfully selling programs; and the whole school has enjoyed many Pitt Parker Assemblies sponsored by this organization. “Flash” Pir-aino was its capable president with Ginny Egan assisting him as vice-president. One of the “musts” on every senior class schedule is the annual Sadie Hawkins’ Dance. Inspired by the comic strip “L’il Abner,” this event found B.H.S. in full colloquial regalia. The dance’s success was due in no small part to efforts of the excellent committee, including Ruthy 13 . : ...