Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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endar to he circled consnic-nuslv on the senior’s memo hooks, was November fifteenth—the ni ht. of the Senior Pl »v. The hall was nacked «s the curtain went nr) and th° nlav held the undivided attention of the audience until the nerformers came out for their final curtain call amidst ear-splittinv applause. The play presented was “The Connecticut Yankee,” featuring Bernie Vrot-sos, Nancy Bearens, Barbara Campbell, “Les” Freeman, Sally Morgan, Ann Walker, Katherine Carmickle, Mary Jane Doherty, Jimmy Consi-dine, Lowell Kennedy, and Joe Fasciano. Last, and certainly not least, was the outstanding performance of Don Richmond whose clever interpretation of Merlin was side-splitting. The play was operated entirely by the students, even to the mechanical work backstage. It was a job well done, and no praise can be too superlative for the cast and Mr. Mac. Whether it’s Bach or Boogie, you found it in the programs of the Music Club. President Roberta Allen kept the meetings moving at a rapid pace, and saw to it that all appetites for music were satisfied. Some of the most interesting meetings were the Home Talent Programs, in which the students were encouraged to show what they could do in either the vocal or instrumental line. Once a month the Publication Club went into a huddle, dashed off to cover their assignments, and the net result of the hurrying and scurrying was a four page monthly, “The Star.” Co-editors Ginny Egan and Joan Delmonico knew no peace ’til the last copy was distributed, and they were always on the job to keep the customers happy. The size of the German Club certainly didn’t betray the busy undercurrent of its members. Although it is only a small club, it has been one of the most active in the school. Its first meeting 16

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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-

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was primarily to elect officers. and the results showed Phyllis Locke as president, John Bok as vice-president, Dick Heintz as secretary, and Stanley Hazen as treasurer. At this meeting it was decided that the club would go to see the operetta “The Student Prince” as their first project. And go they did with a very pleasant evening resulting. Other projects included sending Christmas cards to the teachers, and a dance given with the Spanish Club. The stronger sex won all the honors when it came to the Spanish Club. Bruce Levis was elected president; Jerry Dee, vice-president; Joe Cummings, secretary; and Francis Megan, treasurer. The program committee—Ruth Mead, Connie Coffin, and Barbara Dean— planned many varied and interesting programs, from movies in “espanol” to Home Talent Programs. From the profits of the dance run with German Club the club was able to have a banquet which was a fitting close to a prosperous year. Stepping forward to claim their own for the first time in several years, the hockey team jumped from last place to third in the G. B. I. League. Under the leadership of Bob Rousseau, the team climbed steadily, and made Mr. Frank Bennett, their popular coach, a mighty proud man. Johnny Beeten, Bill (Badman) Keefe, Joe Hilberg, and Fred Bailey were the seniors who made the squad. Captain Rousseau made the G.B.I. All Scholastic Team, and “Skippy” Vig-irolo, outstanding sophomore center, made the 2nd All Star Team. Coach Bennett loses only five men this year, so the prospects for next year are very bright. On February 14 and 15 the footlights of B.H.S. again shone as the National Honor Society presented a rollicking farce comedy, “Bachelor's Wife.” Donald Richmond, Merlin ol the Senior Play, 17