Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Francis W. Birch 80 Hillcrest Road Fran” — cosmopolitan and carefree manner — t went y-o n e months in the U. S. Army — a well-known figure in the cor- ridors — Mr. Nagle’s man Friday — headed for Wentworth Insti- tute. Forum Club 3 ; Glee Club 3 ; Band 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2. Wilcox Birch 44 Glendale Road ‘“Wild-Bill” — big broad smile — chefs’ class clever water boiler — indispensable manager of the B.H.S. eleven — dreams of grad- uation and then, peace. Dramatic Club 1 ; Publication Club 1 ; Radio Club 1 ; Football 2, 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3 ; Hockey 2, 3. Alan Black 12 Lambert Road The “professor” — Mrs. Horn- sey’s right-hand man — bowling expert — hopes to become Bill Stern’s successor — Bon voyage ! National Honor Society 3 ; Dra- matic Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Dachshunde Club 1, 3; Pub- lication Club 2, 3 ( Editor-in- Chief) ; National Honor Society Plav 1; Baseball 2 (Manager), 3. Anne M. Blakelock 57 Foster Road Jolly and friendly — enthusiastic over everything — detests being called dearie” — collecting hotel stationery, her special joy. Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Bel- montian Club 2, 3; French Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3; Music Club 3 ; Glee Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Blue Print Staff 3. Robert Blomquist 5 Park Road Bob” — personality tops every- thing — seen dashing along the corridors — a hit in “Smoky Hollow r ” — stars in hockey — an eye for women — success as an accountant. Hockey 1, 2; Baseball 1; Track 3. John Boardman 49 Glendale Road “J” — peppy, vivacious, and full of fun — efficiency, his motto— his mind travels along the rail- road line — mechanical engineer- ing his future vocation. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Science and Photography Club 2, 3 ; Blue Print Staff 3. Mary Bonfiglio 83 Beech Street “Mammie” — jet-black hair and pearly smile — beware when she gets on the road — handy with a crochet needle — her cheerful- ness, an outstanding trait. C. Loring Brace 123 Pinehurst Road “L. B.” — active in everything— talented musician- — plays three instruments — a lover of the great outdoors — one of our best stu- dents. National Honor Society 2, 3 (Play); Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3 ; Latin Club 2, 3; Music Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Cross Country 3 ; Football 2 ; Track 1, 2, 3. Elizabeth Brady 21 Slade Street “Betty” — dark eyes, black curls, ivory skin — quiet, yet friendly — beautiful skater — and lovely dancer. Belmontian Club 2, 3. Marion Breen 58 Marlboro Street A chic brunette — full of pep — always has a twinkle in her eye — people without humor, taboo — as a laboratory technician, suc- cess is hers. Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Belmon- tian Club 2, 3 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Music Club 2, 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. 14

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Winnifred Baker 80 Hammond Road “Winnie” — a petite, charming miss with a twinkle in her eye — always waiting for the mailman —you could find no better skat- ing partner — we’ll send your mail in care of Syracuse Uni- versity. National Honor Society 3 (Play); Belmontian Club 2, 3 (Hospitality Chairman) ; Dra- matic Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Music Club 2, 3 (Secre- tary-Treasurer) ; Science and Photography Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Publica- tion Club 3. Joan Baldwin 574 Trapelo Road Sundae” — offers no resistance to ice cream — shoes peeve her no end — dreaming and skiing, her favorite pastimes — “Go west, young woman, go west !” Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Bel- montian Club 2, 3 ; Bookworms Club 3; French Club 1, 2; Span- ish Club 3 ; Glee Club 2, 3 ; Home Economics Club 3 (Sec- retary-T reasurer ) . Elizabeth Barry 58 Payson koad Betsy” — a winsome manner — cheery laugh with humorous comments — day dreaming her specialty — a nursing career, her goal. Red Cross Club 2, 3 ; Belmon- tian Club 3 ; Spanish Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2 ; Music Club 2. Marjorie Lorraine Bartlett 7 Francis Street “Margie” — a joyful face and contagious smile — agile and sincere — quietly persistent — likes to window-shop — will make an efficient stenographer. Belmontian Club 3 ; Bookworms Club 3 ; Forum Club 3 ; Blue Print Staff 3. Nancy Basse 95 Douglas Road Nan — a winning personality — full of fun — a loyal football fan — -gifted at shower skipping — college, sure thing ! Belmontian Club 3 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 3. Charles Beard 40 Thayer Road “Porky” — can hold his own on any football field — gets peeved at “Big Wheels” — likes to dance by Gilda’s leave — a successful career assured. Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2. Lawrence Bellantoni 49 Maple Street “Larry” — likes his music hot — spends many a happy hour at the movies — annoyed with boast- ers — hopes to travel, collecting pennants on the way. Stella Beylick 16 Winn Street Sweet and attractive personality that will surely bring her hap- piness — people who brag, no go — her favorite pastime, loafing with fudge near — a bright fu- ture assured. Student Council 3 ; Belmontian Club 3; French Club 2; Music Club 2, 3. Gloreen Bianco 52 Alexander Avenue “Glo” ■ — black-eyed beauty — a pleasant smile — playing records her chief pastime — doesn’t like house work — an efficient dental secretary-to-be. Red Cross Club 3 ; Belmontian Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 3. Jeanette Bicheler 685 Belmont Street Jean” — fair and felicitous — a refreshing smile and twinkling eyes — conscientious and ambi- tious — hopes to own a conver- tible — an all-round girl. Red Cross Club 2, 3 ; Book- worms Club 3 ; Dachshunde Club 2 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. 13

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Muriel Jean Brigham 289 Pleasant Street “Tippy” — spontaneous smile and cheery manner — persevering and genial — enjoys sports, especially swimming — ambition, dental nurse — her courteous a n d friendly ways will be important assets in her future career. Belmontian Club 2, 3 ; Book- worms Club 3 ; Glee Club 3 ; Class Ring Committee 3. Russell Brine 70 White Street Russ” — bashful? maybe, but watch out ! — expert chauffeur of the family car — skiing and sketching his two best skills — commercial artistry, his voca- tion. Soccer 2. Warren Brooks 15 A Frederick Street Tall, red-headed — equipped with friendly smile for everyone - — baseball fan — a future pitcher, perhaps ? Student Council 2: Baseball 1, 2; Cross Country 3; Track 3. David Brown 50 Dean Street “Davy” — a tall, quiet young man — a movie hound — teachers his worry — may your life be suc- cessful. French Club 1. Nancy Browning 15 Woodland Street “Nance” — perplexed but never provoked — enlivens every gath- ering — personality plus — straight hair taboo — luck to her as an air stewardess ! Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3; Belmon- tian Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 3 ; Spanish Club 2, 3 ; Music Club 1 ; Latin Club 1 ; Flome Economics Club 1, 2, 3; Cheer- leader 2, 3. Anthony Bruno, Jr. 31 Concord Avenue Handle” — melodious talents win him the musical crown — drum- ming tops the list — abounds with suggestions for women’s new hair styles — a jester of the first degree. Band 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Barbara Bryant 12 Stanley Road “Barbie” — chestnut hair, sweet personality — reads books galore — finds fun and pleasure in horseback riding. Red Cross Club 1 ; Belmontian Club 3 ; Publication Club 1 ; Oil Painting Club 1, 2, 3. Paula Burton 71 Waverley Street Polly” — friendly and sincere — fun to be with — tries to suppress that winning smile — detests “Do you have a permanent?” Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3 ; Belmon- tian Club 2, 3 ; Spanish Club 3 ; Music Club 3 ; Science and Pho - tography Club 3 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. John Butt 330 Waverley Street “Buttsie the Great” — loafing and fishing, for him — blondes are out — hopeful hockey coach — keep plugging, Jack. Music Club 2; Class Day Com- mittee 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3. Thomas Cain 16 Adams Street Energy” — vim, vigor, and vital- ity — enthusiasm zooms sky high — shining star on the basketball court — success assured. Student Council 1 ; Soccer 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain); Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 15