Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Mead, Pauline Marobella, Jack Kasper, Phil Towne, and Jimmy Telford. Prizes were presented to the following: Charlie Bond, the typical L’il Abner; Connie Anderson, the perfect Daisy Mae; and Gerald Shirley for his appropriate outfit, boasting of red flannels topped by a barrel supported by suspenders. The teachers had their share of fun, too, with Coach M.” and Mr. Meyers attracting the most attention from the flirtatious females. Everyone had a large dose of fun and enjoyment. Selected out of the feminine department of the class were ten fortunate lassies who were invited to become Honorary Members of the Woman’s Club. They were picked after careful consideration because of their fine scholastic and social records. The lucky girls were Evelyn Blish. Caroline Brentlinger Sheila Brown, Jane Connor, Hope Franklin, Joan Garrett, Mary Lou LeVan, Phyllis Locke, Catherine Napoli, and Jean O’Brien. Not to be out-done, the boys had to be elected into an honorary society, and for them it was the Junior Ro-tarians. Stepping up to take these new honors were Tom Alexander, Peter Cruik-shank, Vincent Daily, Stanley Hazen, William Jophng, Bob Markussen, Ronald Morlock, Bruce Levis, John O’Reilly, Bob Schmalz. For something different, it’s the Latin Club. Its history and unique meetings make it something really out of the ordinary! The first meeting was given mainly to the installation of officers: Pontifex Maximus, George Hoysradt; Consuls, Caroline Brentlinger and B e r n i e D a i ly ; Aediles, Betty Ahern, Elaine Braff, Jane Murphy, and Bob Fahey; Censors, Lorraine Johnson and Sally Andrews; Questor Tabularum, Brenda Conlon; Questor, John Byrne; and Auger, Albert Howard. Taking part in the musical 14

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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 . : ...

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end of the programs were the Vestal Virgins headed by Elektra Afentakis. For the artistic temper-ment, the Oil Painting Club held forth with regular sessions for the “brush and palette crowd. Now in its second successful year at B.H.S. it served as an impetus to encourage those talented in art to express their ideas on canvas. Under the excellent supervision of Miss Hogan, the club gave exhibitions at intervals throughout the year to show the increasing progress they had made, and also gave the members a chance to compete for recognition. Never let it be said that to be a “Bookworm is to be a disreputable character! In B.H.S. it’s nothing short of an honor to belong to the Bookworms’ Club. Membership in this group affords you the privilege of reading all the best sellers without having to wait around for them in the public libraries or in bookshops. There are books to suit every taste, whether you crave a good romantic novel or a lively westerner. Those trim, good-looking uniforms certainly are eyecatching! Yes, we had plenty of reason to be proud of our band, for they did a grand job at all the games, adding the right touch just where it was needed. Mr. Nettleton, new to the school this year, did much to increase the size of the group and directed it with real style. This next club is of special interest to camera enthusiasts, although all those interested in any sort of science attend. Of course, we’re speaking of the Science and Photography Club, which was greeted with unbounded enthusiasm by all. In the President’s shoes. Bob Schmalz gave a very interesting talk on cameras at the first meeting. A trip to the Harvard Observatory was another interesting high-light in this club’s activities. The next date on the cal-