Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1959 volume:

FOREWORD “‘Can Belmont, with inferior wealth and population, sustain a good school? Will Belmont ever attain to having a high school?’ asked Mr. Dana.” Such thoughts loomed foremost in the minds of our forefathers, who with miraculous spirit and determination have transformed a makeshift schoolhouse into the Belmont Senior High School of today. i ooking back into the annals of history, we review with interest the achievements of our predecessors, re-ali .ing that every accomplishment has been intricately woven into the development of the school. With the publication of this BLUEPRINT, the Centennial ('lass is engraving for future generations still another indelible impression. With our graduation, we bequeath our deeds to the realms of history and leave open the doors to progress, with the sincere hope that the next one hundred years in our school will lx? equally progressive and rewarding. Phyllis Gowcn Editor-in-Chief Baldwin, Francos B., From Pequossette Plantation to the Toxcn of Hrlmont, Massachusetts, 1630-1953, p. 7. CENTENNIAL YEARBOOK BELMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS 1859 - 1959 Mrs. Evelyn Hornsey Miss Elizabeth A. Gould Miss Mildred BU-nnerhassett Dedication We, the Members of the Class of ’59, wish to honor those teachers whose terms of service to Belmont cover a period of twenty years or more. In dedicating this volume to them, we recognize their arduous efforts and their im|K rtant educational contributions. It is because of these teachers as well as others that the reputation of our school has traditionally become associated with sound scholastic achievement. Mr. T. Meldon Wcnncr Mis Marion B. Stcucrwald Mr. Albert J. Orton Mr. David C. Jacob Mr. Ralph Libby Mr. Nonnan K. Brule Mr. Albert R. dish Dr. William Bettencourt Miss Dorothy M. Anderson 5 Miss Eva P. Davis Mr. George IliKKi bottom Mias Evelyn R. Norcen Miss Prudence I. Mathews Art Sealed: II. Henderson, C. Frizzell, S. Orowan, C. Rosenthal, L. Lovegren, Photography Editor; i. Lamar, Art Editor; Mr. Brule, Art Advisor. Standing: G. Reagan, Iloys Sports Editor; I.. FreideJ, ('. Ix-rro, J. Ilallixy, H. Washy, Historian; M. Thomason, I). Gcrace, X. Pas-coe, I- Gay. Literary Seated: N. Cochran, C. DeCourccy, C. Bonanno, S. O'Bryan, R. Taylor, Girls Sjxyrts Editor; M. Austin, Literary Editor; I. . Hewlett, Personal Tabulation Editor; J. Stine, Club Editor; C. Buchannan, E. Zuppe, M. Cox. Standing: B. McGowan, E. Tosi, J. Garrcls, L. Saul, A. Connors, J. Baker, S. Rosenthal, L. Chavoor, L. Cuneo. Business Seated: C. Gnhan, J. Brown, J. Bailey, Publicity Manager; R. Allan, Business Manager: A. Shea, L. Cuneo, J. Goldberg, R. Fitzmaurice. Standing: R. Scotti, I- Sigel, S. Goodman, R. Wilson, Treasurer; J. Prodany, Assistant Business Manager;S. Russian, P. Bauman. Missing: J. Kohs. E. Farrell. B. Weaver. Advertising Seated: T. Sweeney, M. L. Gill is, S. Granville, M. Flint, Assistant Editor; K. Hanley, Advertising Editor; N. Ncri, Typist; I). Gcrace, J. Putnam, C. Magrath. Standing: K. Gross, R. Davis, R. Glazier, R. I.arson, M. Ijeonc, R. Sawyer, R. Mercer, K. Boyle, P. Larkin, T. Schol-nick, J. Hosie, M. Gross. Missing: G. Sullivan. Nancy Ncri, Typist, opposite page. 6 1959 Belmont High School Centennial Blueprint Staff Mr. Joseph Kolouch, Murines Adriser: Miss Dorothy Amierson, Literary Adriser; Phyllis Go wen, Editor-in-Chief; Mr. Norm n Brule, Art Adviser. Blueprint ’59—u dream come true! In the spring of our Junior year the Centennial Blueprint was nothing more than a glorious dream. Gradually, however, our ideas ami plans have bloomed into what the staff hopes is one of the most satisfying yearbooks in many years. Without the support and cooperation of the editors, staff members, and advisors, this book could never have been produced. Many fail to realize the long days (and nights) of work on the parts of all concerned. Lois will not easily forget pouring over those S.P.T.’s, nor will Linda and Janice forget the hectic “picture days.” Judy and Mary spent hours merely making lay-out and copy coincide, while Robin and Garrett attacked the problem of boiling down the thrill-packed sports events. Nancy’s nimble fingers literally flew over the typewriter keys preparing copy. The problem of coordination belonged to Phyllis. Although the many | ages display work of artistic and literary im-l ortance, Ed, Hobby, and John were constantly at work behind the scenes, collecting advertisements, scouting the homerooms, and hanging clever Blueprint” posters. Unlimited thanks is directed to our wonderful advisers. Miss Anderson, Mr. Brule, and Mr. Kolouch, who so generously gave of their time and effort so our Blueprint could be a success. It was certainly a “year of decision” for everyone involved, as we compiled our most outstanding memories of B.H.S. days. As a result of this near-impossible task, the hardworking staff presents—Blueprint ’59. MR. HENRY H. BUTLER MR. JOHN R. OLIN MR. CHARLES JENNY 1881-1899 1900 1900-1900 Salute to Men of character ami conviction have sought to meet the challenge of changing times by providing leadership in the development and perpetuation of a high school of quality and dignity. Mr. Scott, who has made a valuable contribution to research in the volume History of Education in Belmont, Mass. (1939), records that under Principal Butler, “the improvement and quality of grading was pushed.” Regarding Mr. Olin who lived but a few months as principal, he states, “He was a very |K pular man; the pupils collected a large sum for flowers, but decided it would lx more in keeping with Mr. Olin’s ideas to start a scholarship fund” (Olin Fund Award continues annually at graduation time). Under Mr. Jenny’s term of office, lunches at the school were a new practice, and “home study six or seven hours for the school day—was recommended.” “Apparently the new subjects, music, manual training, sewing, and nature study were under attack.” In the year 190(5 when Mr. Klise succeeded Mr. Jenny, the question of college certification was under fire— 3(5 graduates had gone to college in ten years.” Stenography and typewriting were introduced, as was an early afternoon dismissal for brighter pupils. Mr. Klise resigned in 1910 and was succeeded by Mr. Scott whose great length of service to the schools of Belmont covers a period of major growth in the educational development of the community. The present main high school building adjacent to the Roger Wellington School was MR. GEORGE HIGGIXBOTTOM 1944- 8 ( entenniai Principal MR. C. EUGENE KLISE 1906-1910 MR. FRANK A. SCOTT 1910-1921 MR. SANFORD B. COMERY 1921-1935 Those Who Served So Well opened in 1917. When Mr. Scott ascended to the superintendence', Mr. Comery assumed the principalship. In 1924, Belmont High School won the privilege of the New England College Entrance Certificate Board’s approval and was placed on the Massachusetts list of “A” high schools (ratings still maintained). During depression and war years following the death of Mr. Comery, the school grew in size (Cafeteria added), in population, and in academic com-! ctenee. Today more than one thousand pupils are enrolled in the High ami Vocational Schools combined, and approximately three-fourths of this number continue their education at the higher level. The present stature of the school can be thought of as the summation of the collective efforts of these men. However, it in no small way reflects a distinct credit upon the wisdom and devoted sensitivity to the needs of students which characterize our principal, Mr. George Higginbottom, in this Centennial year. MR. WILLIS B. GIFFORI) 1936-1939 MR. WAYNE SHIPMAN 1939-1944 DR. CHARLES R. THIBADRAU Superintendent of Schools ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL COMMITTEE The final responsibility for Belmont public education rests with the School Committee which consists of six members, two of whom arc elected annually for three year terms. This essential l oar l appoints the Superintendent of Schools, elects and contracts all school personnel, determines salary policy, and controls the operation and maintenance of all of the Belmont schools. It is the annual duty of the committee to determine the budget, which is binding by State law upon the Town as submitted. During the first years of its existence, the School Department was under the direction of the Rev. Amos Smith, pastor of the Congregational Church in Belmont at that time. Mr. William A. Blodgett showed foresight in encouraging the establishment of our high school prior to its requirement by law. Associated with this distinguished gentleman was the Rev. Daniel Butler, one of our early School Committee chairmen whose memory is | er| ctuuted by the school which liears his name. The names of Smith (Faculty), Galian, ilanf, and Whitney are prominent today not only in the classroom, but also on our School Committee. We are grateful to civic-minded adults who have given generously of their time to further the best interests of Belmont Senior High School. SCHOOL COMMITTEE—Clockwise: Mr. A. Walter Ilanf. Mr. Paul C. Whitney, Mr. Frank J. Mazzio, Jr., Mr. Albert F. Smith. Mr. Charles J. MacFarland, Business Agent; Mrs. Gwendolyn K. Nickels, Secretary; Dr. Charles R. Thibadeau, Superintendent of Schoolt; Mr. James C. Gahan, Jr., Chairman. B.H.S. FACULTY 1959 JOSEPH F. KOLOUCH An.fislant Principal LESLIE W CROW-SON Director of Belmont Vocational High School ALBERT J. ORTON Dean of Bog DOROTHY M. ANDERSON Dean of Girl 1 ENGLISH FACULTY Mr. Francis H. Duchny Mini Eli iilxth A. Gould Mrs. Evelyn Hornsey Mr. John L. Brown Miss Carolyn Magee (Head of Dept.) Miss Verna B. Ames Miss Ruth Zimmerman Miss Patricia O'Reilly 2 MATHEMATICS FACULTY Mrs. Annette R. Carpenter Mr. George W. Stone Mr. David J. O’Connor (Head of Dept.) Mr. Edmund J. Burke Mr. Richard J. Davis 3 SOCIAL STUDIES FACULTY Mr. David C. Jacobs Mr. John I). MaeBain Mr. Charles M. Meyers (Head of Dept.) Mr. Paul W. Carey Mr. Charles Chalghian 4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE FACULTY Miss Evelyn R. Noreen (Latin, French) Miss Marion B. Steuerwald (Latin) Mr. Joseph F. Solano (Head of Dept.) Miss Dorothy K. McCann (French, Spanish) Mr. Richard M. Penta (French, German) Mr. Arthur J. Martcllucci (French, Spanish) 5 SCIENCE FACULTY Mr. Albert R. ClUh Mr. William T. Cowing Mr. Ralph IJbby ( lead of Dept.) Mr. Icon E. Hamel Mr. Charles R. Holbrook 6 VOCATIONAL FACULTY Mr. Carlton L. Seaman (Machine) Mr. Henry A. Haroian (Electrical) Mr. John J. Corrigan (Sheet Metal) 7 COMMERCIAL FACULTY Mr. Frank X. Veneri Miss Prudence I. Mathews Mr. Lloyd K. Smith (Head of Dept.) Mrs. Lois M. Waldron Miss Eva P. Davis 8 OTHER FACULTY Seated: Miss Katherine F. Kearney (Home Economics) Mr. Norman E. Brule (Art) Miss Mildred Blcnncrlutssett (Librarian) Miss B. Alberta Cleary (Physical Education) Miss Theresa M. Smith (Home Economics) Standing: Mr. Howard A. Nettlcton (Music) Dr. William Bettencourt (Mechanical Drawing, Driver Education) Mr. A. Robert Frink (Physical Education) Mr. T. Meldon Wenner Mr. Leslie W. Crow son (Director) Mr. Michael J. Egan (Woodworking) Mr. Joseph L. Rogers (Automotive) (Health, Physical Education) 12 3 13 Belmont Recollections Originally in 1898 the Roger Wellington School was a square building. loiter, two wings had been added as shown in this view from Orchard Street. In 1914, ground was broken for an addition which, until 1987, constituted our present high school. In the Belmont Citizen of March 30, 1929, ap| carcd a picture taken by Jay R. Benton (presumably) in 1914 from Fairmont St. looking toward the location of the present high school. It shows vacant land north of Fairmont St., then the Grady farm where Glendale Rd., Orchard St., and the high school are now. The Roger Wellington School is shown with two wings, but originally, it was a square building with two rooms on each floor plus a kindergarten room and office or storeroom. Miss Hannah McGinnis was Principal and taught the fourth grade. It was there that I first learned slant writing, after which vertical was tried for several years, after which they again reverted to slant. As a consequence, I write neither. At the southwest corner of the present high school property was a brick gas house, ami on the slope above the swimming pool was some kind of a factory. A brook flowed from a pond west of Common St. where Orchard St. now is. This is now piped underground. The fifth through ninth grades were on the first floor of what is now known as the Town Hail Annex, with the high school of alxnit one hundred pupils on the second floor. “In 1882, when the Town Hall was built, Belmont adopted a Town Seal. The design, drawn by Henry Mitchell, Seal Kngraver, represents a statue of Pomona, goddess of fruits and gardens, against a background which is the view seen from Wellington Hill looking towards the Town Hall. In the distance are the spire of the First Church, the roof of the Town Hall, and the railroad, all partly obscured by trees. The scene is drawn upon a trefoil thought to symbolize the three towns of Watertown, West Cambridge, and Waltham. On one side is a spray of laurel and on the other a spray of oak leaves. The whole is encircled by two rings between which is engraved the words ‘Belmont Incorporated 1859.’” 14 Town Seal The front and hack faces of the medallion issued by the town of Belmont during its 50th anniversary celebration in 1001). The medallion is made available through the courtesy of Mr. HAROLD BIRCH. The high school faculty consisted of Mr. Charles Jenney, Principal— also taught bookkeeping; Miss Mary Burbank—French and geometry; Miss Gertrude Miller—English; Miss Wiswall—I-a tin; Miss Emily Hunt—French; Miss Grace Johnson—Lit in. There was also a teacher for chemistry and physics. In those days, to prepare for college it was necessary to take a year of post-graduate work in high school, as the colleges had separate entrance examinations in English, French, German, physics, chemistry, anil geometry. Each morning, an assembly for the high school was held in the thin! floor assembly hall. The school was divided between the Heils and Blues and contests were held in debating, basketball, etc. Watson Flett was the star debater, and Ava Poole the star speaker. The football squad consisted of about eighteen, but by the end of the season, it dwindled to about thirteen or fourteen. Some of the team were Ava Poole, Fred Ix onard, Ix c Sherman, Prescott McNeil, Alex Husband, and Clifford Birch in 1908. In the winter we had a toboggan slide starting at what is now Professor Buckingham’s front steps on Cedar Rd. to where the gym is now. Highland Rd., Glendale Rd., and On-hard St. had not been built. In those days school started I believe at eight o’clock with a recess of about forty minutes, and closed at one or one-thirty. Everyone walked as hardly anyone had automobiles. The roads were gravel or macadam, and during the summer, watering carts operated to lay the dust. There were two high school dances each year, one given by the Junior Class and the other by the Seniors. We had dance orders and filled in the names of the girls we asked for dances which were mostly waltzes and two-steps. The girl you took to the dance had the first dance, the supper dance, and the last dance with you. Dances were over at twelve o’clock and then you escorted the girl home on foot. It could l e one and one-half miles each way. (Signed) Harold W. Birch, Treasurer C’lass of 1909 15 | HiM SCHOO PUHOIUUCAL DCS) !kUfT 1 T T.;. As we contemplate the end of our high school careers, we also envision the commencement of our later lives as students and workers in the world. Our attainments have been varied. Pausing to reflect, we remember the classes, difficult but rewarding, ami our teachers, eager to help. Through the years, we shall treasure the memory of the winning touchdown, the vital hit, the last-ditch goal, and basket. Though we follow different paths on life's journey, our Ixmds of friendship and loyalty will endure. In this, Belmont’s Centennial Year, it is our proud honor to lx1 the latest harvest from our high school. I et us dedicate ourselves to so live that we may well represent the fine background we have received during impressionable years. Senior Class Big Brass When teas a child, I spake OS a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but ichen I became a man I put atcay childish things.” Corinthians The good old days are gone—the complexities of modern living demand much—ahead lie vast and challenging horizons. Today’s rocket, once only a mathematical possibility, is the forerunner of tomorrow’s s|)acc ship. With the approaching dawn comes a new and miraculous age. Ix t us reflect for a moment ami remember that any machine, regardless of its capabilities, is only as good as the men and women who design and build and operate it. You, the (’lass of 1959, are the men and women who will inherit the responsibilities of this new age. Put away childish things and prepare yourselves for the life ahead -live that life to its rich fulfillment. Ix t God and Country and the highest rights of man Ik your guide. Accept your responsibility- -have faith—and with you go my sincerest wishes for health and happiness. G. W. Stone Mr. George W. Stone Wh ch. Jo cAe r u haf room? Where's 3 -h ANTHONY ALIZIO 9 A Baker Street . . . “Tony “I hot to be an automobile mechanic . . . dark-hair and dark eye ... a ll.H.S.’er trho can be found under car . .. ROBERT ALLEN 108 Brooluidc Avenue ... “Hobby . . .to 213 . .. eery able tiage manager . . . “I, yap pa good Year! ook (Bus. Ed.); Senior Play; (Ilee and Bookworm's Clubs; Soccer KENNETH ANDERSON W Crcelcy Road ... “Ken ... KapabU Kam ier . .. •port enthusiast . . . blond good look . . . Latin and Ski Clubs; Football. Cross Country, and Track KAREN APELIAN 174 Common Street ... a hot sk-etrh u-ith charcoal . . . JO AN ARCHIDIACONO 1 Chestnut Street . . . “Archie . . . classic broten- altcays trilling . . . at tray able . . . fun-hiring and friendly . . . Home Economics and Belmontian Clubs eyed beauty . . . ambition future secretary . . . Bookworm's, Red Cross, Home Economics, Belmontian Clubs 20 CAROLE ARENGK 8 Colby Street . . . captivating smile . . . never a dull moment . . . vivacious, verbose, and vibrant , . . S| utiish, Home Economies. and Belmontian Clubs MARCIA ARKNTZKN 179 Ix wU Road . . . lovely red hair , . . future research scientist ... a new-comer to Rtlmoni bringing both talent and brains . . . Band; Spanish and Belmontian Clubs .tlii’J V5-'.doo... ■ n y vvb MARY AUSTIN 11 Foster Road . . . model material . . . synonym for scholarship, sophistication, and serenity , . . N.H.S.; Yearbook (Lit. Ed.); Woman’s Club; Glee, I-atin. Bel-montian Clubs RUSSELL BACKER 9 Plymouth Avenue . . . Russ . . . his loud shirts . . . smiling eyes . . . overflowing with enthusiasm . . . missed you our senior year and wish you best of luck! . . . unforgettable , . . JOHN A. BAILEY 74 Unity Avenue . . . “J.B... he keeps us in stitches . , . give this fellow the credit for running our films . . . finds fun in fishing . . . Yearbook (Publicity Ed.); Senior Play. 21 ANN BAKER ■N Clifton Street . . . outstanding in orchestra sic, medicine, and merit . diligente . . . Star; Orchestra; Choir; Belinontian Clul s ... mu-. . tris Glee, ARTHUR BAKER 71 Trapelo Road . . . Artie . . . the hole-in-one kid ... his aspiration is to become a Big Business Executive . . . his determination trill aid in his success . . . Coif Club JOYCE BAKER 7 Westlund Road . . . lovable redhead . . . daffy, diligent, delightful . . . bubbling tcith life . . . Star; Madrigal; Choir (Treas.); French, Belinontian (Sec.) Clubs PATRICIA BAUMAN 15 ('row Street .. . Pat . .. life of every tarty . . . sunny, sincere, and sensational . . . Student Council; Yearbook; Glee, Forum, Belinontian, Music (V.P.) Clubs BERTHA BAYARD 1 Broad Street ... Bert .. . congenial... another B.I .S. girl with a sparkling personality . , , Bookworm’s, Home Economics, and Belinontian Clubs 22 LINDA BEACH •iS Audrey Road . . . radiantly alire ... a tong, a unite, and Lin . . . the haste with the modest . . . Choir; Glee, Bclmontian, and Dramatic Clubs PAUL BEAVER 3 Park Road . . . vrite-ups for the Star ... a serious xcorker . . . extremely amiable . . . a finished auto mechanic . . . Star Staff (Vocational Ed.) ROBERT BKKDLK 50 Woodbine Road . .. Ilob . . . “Dixie is hi theme song ... a winning H'ennerman . . . tall and blond . . . Spanish. Bookworm’s Clubs: Basketball. Baseball, Track MYRON BEYLICK 16 Winn Street . . . Turk” . . . haunts a Henry J. . . . easy-going, fun-loving {personality . . . riotous rags . . . Bookworm’s Club; Football and Track CHARLOTTE BONANNO I Payson Terrace . . . cheerful cheering Char . . . “I like everybody! . . . boundless energy . . . Yearbook; Senior Play; Choir; Ski (Sec.), Forum, Belmontian Clubs; Cheerleader MARIA BOORAS 0 Prentiss Lane . . . persona dramatis . . . European adventuress , . . flair for fashion . . . Yenrl ook; Senior Play; Dramatic, Glee, Red Cross, and Rclmontian CMba MARGARET BOYAJIAN 3 4 Pay son Road . . . Meg . . . friendliness plus cheerfulness . . . a neic, enthusiastic member of BJI.S, . . . KEVIN BOYLE 22 West Street . . . Loyal Boyle . . . where there’s fun, there’s Kerin . . . suiter-colossal M.C. . .. Yearbook; Forum (V.P.), Latin, Bookworm's, Ski Clubs Early settlers in the sections of Watertown, West Cambridge, and Waltham, which later became Belmont, were an independent folk who went quietly about their farming, working hard, worshipping regularly, and carrying on the traditions of the old country. The majority of them were of the poorer class, consisting of tradesmen, cattlemen, and laborers. ELLEN BROWER 727 Pleasant Street . . . street and easy-going . . . terrific twin . . . Itmg-remembered year in the “Eternal City . . . Glee, Latin (Censor), Bclmontiaii Clubs RICHARD BROWER 727 Pleasant Street . . . “Rich . .. our gift to the mathematical world . . . dares to be different .. . Choir; Glee Club, Math 13; Cross Country, Indoor Track; Track; MIS GAIL BROWN 60 Dean Street . . . Brakes Brown” . . . “A friend is a iterson with whom I may be sincere . . . Latin, S|Ninish, Red Cross, Bcl-montian, and Home Economies Clubs JEANNE BROWN 1S9 Longmcadow Rom I . . . Jeannie with the light blonde hair . . . cute, candid, coy . . . sweet soprano . . . Yt-arliook; Star; Madrigal; Forum, Bohnontian Clubs ADELE JO-ANNE BRUNO 18 Trowbridge Street . . . Adie ... a dark-eyed pixie with artistic ambitions . . . Glee, Music, Bookworms, Red Cross, Home Economies, Bel-montinn Clubs CHARLES BRUNO 31 Concord Avenue . . . Charlie“ . . . fantabulous . . . the “Music Man” of Helmont High . . . water sports devotee . . . Student Council and Bookworm’s Club Belmontians were dressed in homespun fabrics. Imported weaves were rare. Their dwellings were two-storv clapboard houses, usually unpainted, with home-made furniture. Occasionally, an English chest or bureau carefully treasured during an ocean voyage could be seen. All kitchens held oversized fireplaces in which hung iron cooking pots. Fingers and knives were used in eating and spoons were scarce. For years Governor Winthrop owned the only fork in the colony. ROBERT BUCCI 15 Jeanette Avenue . . . “Hob . . . “Hooch” . . . chemistry comes naturally to this H.H.S. man ... a mathematical mind . , . Baseball CONNIE BUCHANAN « Ripley Road . . . Fairy Tale Princess . . . hidden artistic talents ... always smiling ... Dramatic, Music, Forum, Spanish, Home Economics, Belmontian Clubs ELAINE BURGE 48 Thomas Street . . . “Mrakkl I Mr. Magoo“ . . . dramatically speaking , . . neat 'n nifty ... Head Majorette; Madrigal; Choir; Belmontian, Dramatic Clubs . MARGARET BURKE 7 Cushing Avenue . .. Prggy • • • amiable athlete . . . riotous realist . . . ererybody's buddy . . . I jitin, S|Mini.«h, Bchnontiau Club ; Field Hockey, Basketball, Softlmll FRANK BUSA 187 White Street . . . Cilia ... an enter frriring member of the class of ’5U . . . rue-cess is his for sure . . . haring fun is fun... JOHN BUTTKRWORTH 37 Richmond Rond . . . J.B. . . . our intellectual wit . . . marret of the Mastoid . . . Senior Flay; Latin. Glee. Spanish (V.P.) Clubs; Soccer, Cross Country. Track WILLIAM J. CALLAHAN 18 Bellevue Road . . . BiU,” our class-y secretary . . . best of B.ll.S.... tennis anyoney ... Jr. Rotarian; Madrigal; Math 13; Soccer (Co-Capt.), Tennis (Co-Capt.) RICHARD CAPPELLO 47 Waverley Street . . . Friendliness Plus . . . he's got the ambition ... a neat dresser . . . Life is worth tiring . . . 26 PATRICIA CAROSELLI 13 Underwood Street ... “Pal ... snappy seamstress ... Queen of the ice cream , . . Belinontian, Bookworm's, Red Cross, and Home Economic Clubs RICHARD CAROTA 5 Dalton Road . .. “Rich” ... ripping red roadster . . . pigskin pride . . . handsome future scientist . . . Math 13, Ijitin Club; Football. Track (Co-Capt.) Ju tuAu ■ LUCILLE CASTELLANO 75 Trowbridge Street . . . “Cille” . . . always in a hurry'. .. . “Oh, come on!” . . . dancing feet and dancing heart . . . Belinontian, Bookworm's, Bed Cross, and Home Economics Clubs DOUGLAS CHAPMAN 39 Frederick Street ... “Doug” . .. The Happy Hunter . . . “Laugh and the world laughs with you . . . he plans a career in bookkeeping . . . ANN CHASE 156 School Street . . . “Chant” . . . cute, cheerful representatire to Girls' State . . . rare, radiant, reliable . . . Woman's Club; Star (News Ed.); Math 13; Choir; Red Cross Club (Pres ); N.H.S. n LINDA CHAVOOR 26 Douglas Road . . . Beautiful Broun Eyes . . . Street V Smart. . . it’s tracking for her . . . Yearltook Staff; Math IS; Munir, Spanish, Brlmontian Clubs N.H.S. RICHARD A. CHIANGO 14 Frederick Street ... Rickie” ... Quite the gent! Hashing mile . . . strums a mean guitar . .. a future machinist. . . JOYCE CIIIOFARQ 110 Gilbert Road . . . engaging raeen-haired minx . . . dynamic doll of the dictaphone . . . Cheerleader; Star; Bookworm’s, Home Economics, and Belmontinn Clubs JOSEPH CIRESI 147 Ix-xington Street . . . “Joe” . . . brimming tcith zip, zing, and zest. . . admired by all. . . personality perfect .. . ROBERT CLANCY 12 Jeanette Avenue . . . Bob” . . . tratch those ten-pins fall . . . full of Irish humor . . . trill make an energetic businessman . . . Bookworm's Club WILLIAM CLARK S5 Broad Street . . . 'Bill . . . scientifically sigif-icant . . . saxo Jione specialist . . . outstanding manager , . . Band; Basketball and Cross Country; Math IS NANCY COCHRAN 10 Waterhouse Hoad . . . “A’an” . . . tres intelligenle . . . co-operatire and helpful in firry tray , . . X.H.S.; Yearbook; Senior Play; Math IS; Belmontian, and Glee Clubs EDNA COHEN S Eliot Hoad ... happiness ahead ... sociable and smiling . . . hard-working clubwoman . . . Belmontian, Dramatic, Forum, laitin, Spanish, Home Economies CAROLYN COLE 1 IS Hammond Hoad . . . Dale . .. enjoys life to the utmost . . . Heautiful Dreamer . . . fun to be with . . . Belmontian, Bookworm’s, and Home Economics Clubs Clubs JOHN CONNOLLY $0 Park Hoad ... Jack ... looks toward a future in Connolly Fuel ... a very sincere and likable guy . . . Bookworm’s Club ANNE CONNORS 15 Amherst Road ... Anne-Helle ... red and white doll carriage . . . owr sunny individualist ... as a friend she’s tops. .. Yearbook; I itin (acd.) Club; Hockey; Basketball ■ LIBORIO CORAPI Si School Street, Arlington . . . HiU . . . great addition from Arlington . . . quiet and congenial . . . nice to have around . . . PAUL CORA PI 12 Worcester Street . . . hare you ever met anyone more friendly and fun to be withf . . . neter without a smile! . . . Chevy specialist . . . MARTHA COX 74 Grove Street . . . Marty . . . radiance rings ‘round her . . . M is for music. C is for charming . . . Music (Pres.). French Clubs; Yearbook; Madrigal; Choir (Sec.) ALLAN CREAMER 11 Becket Road . . . Hero of the Toga . . . zany but intelligent tcay . . . jazz! . . . pass the scalftel . . . Student Council; Star (lit. Ed.); I-atin (Jr. and Sr. Consul) MARGARET CRONIN H 3 Belmont Street . . . Peggy ... a new credit to our class . . . quiet and attractive in all trays . . . Bookworm's, Home Economics, and Red Cross Clubs LEE CUNEO 1 Payson Road . . . jocose and jazzy . . . sports ears! . . . future disk- jockey . . . «chat an athlete! . . . Yearbook; l.atin; Bclmontian, Ski Clubs; Field Hockey SO ON — VALERIE JO CURTIN 19 Dorset Road . . . Val . . . dreamt up little men” . . . natural aetrett . . . queen on horseback . . . Star; Senior Play; Belmontian. Dramatic, dice Clul s; basketball JOHN DANAIIY St{ Palfrey Road . . . Jack” . . . hopes to folloic in hit father's footsiefu . . . likes a good joke . . . sportsman . . . Spanish Club; Cross Country, Track, Baseball ■ DEBORAH DANIELS 14 Glendale Road .. . “Debbie” . . . lively, likable future English teacher . . . enjoys setting and skating . . . Glee, Manic, Home Economics, Belmontian Clubs BARBARA DARNEY 101 Douglas Road . . . Sincerity personified . . . pink-minks and pink Olds ... a friend indeed . . . Belmontian, Red Cross, and Home Economic Clubs RICHARD DAVIS 475 Belmont Street . . . Dicky . . . jtossetsor of a scientific mind ... a really great guy . . . Jose . . . devoted to g Jf . . . Yearbook, French, Photography Clubs; Cross Country, Golf 31 PETER DAWSON 195 Slade Street ... President Pete” ... Centennial Keyboard King . . . to know him it to like him . . . Class President; Choir (V.P.); Soccer, Baseball; l-itin Club CLAIRE DE COURCEY 14 Dundonald Rond . . . tall and blonde . . . one of our i-Litre... gracious and sagacious. Yearltook; Senior Play; Latin, Home Economics, Red Crow, and Bclinontian Clubs FREDERIC DEIGNAN 16t School Street . . . “Fred ... a winder mis visard with a brief case . . . troubles do not wrrry this merry man. . . (dee and Ski Clubs MARIE DE LUCA 31 Beech Street . . . Humor, by all meant! . . . top-knot experimenter . . . she considers others first . . . Belmontian. Bookworm's, and Home Economics Clubs GERALD DEMBROWSKI 444 Trapclo Road . . . “Gerry . . . the baseman that tops them all . . . his pleasant and quiet manner is not easily forgotten . . . nice smile . . . Baseball _ JANE DE PALMA II I)o u { las Road . . . litely and loquacious . . . agile acrobat . . . gay parlies . . . Belmontian. Music. Bookworm's, and Red Cross Clubs ISABEL DR SARNO 1 8 Bartlett Avenue . . . lay . . . dance her iray into your heart . . . auburn-haired charmer . . . Yearbook; Bookworm’s, Bed Cross, Home Economics, Bcl-montian Clubs: Cheerleader BARBARA DE VITO IS Ash Street . . . Hob . . . career in the tcide blue yonder . . . laughter and hap pine . . . Mimic, Bookworm’s, Red Cross, Home Economics, and Belmontinn Clubs JUDITH DICKIIAUT S7 Old Middlesex Road . . . Judy . . . drier a thiny Chevy . . . cheerful. . . never mi es a football game . . . Belmontinn, Glee, Music. Math, and Bookworm’s Club JOHN DONOVAN 106 Juniper Rond . . . seek faratcay place . . . won-drou «cord of wisdom . . . fabulous physique . . . Student Council (Pres.); I«atin, German (Sec.) Clubs; Pootl all, Baseball; N.H.S. RICHARD DRISCOLL 81 Concord Avenue . . . “Rick . . . deep blue eyes . . . serious worker ... crazy over car ,.. hope to enter the technical field . . . Tom .. . ELIZABETH IHRIS 16 Palfrey Road . . . Liz .-Inn” . . . thoughtful and friendly . . . horse . . . horse . . . horse . . . Senior Play; Dramatic, Photography, and Belmontinn Clubs ff. tt II • ” Missed cm A by one point! 'TyiarJu' clz r ,j6yusal£cp jJuAjC j uxat rrruC 4t yrcda u (ftyruL jJui yzjZsrn JOHN DYER 1 Sherman Street . . . “Click . . . Mad enthusiast . . . Although he is undecided better en electronics and architecture, tee know he trill succeed . . . MICHAEL EGAN, JR. 55 Kilhurn Road .. . Mike . . . a quiet blond ... a trhiz at customizing automcbiles . . . athletic abilities . . . Football THOMAS EULERS 16 Brighton Street . . . Tommy . . . Drum and llttglc Corps . . . just gire him music . . . King of the Ten-Pins . . . Foot hull and Indoor Truck ROGER ELTON 55 Gordon Terrace ... An historian destined to make history . . . physics tchiz . . . ranks high . . . N'.II.S.; Jr. Rotarian; Track, Forum, French Clubs; Math IS STEPHEN ENGLUND •its Trapck) Road . . . Bing . . . rugged outdoor indi-cidualist . . . guns galore! ... as a carpenter he trill build a firm foundation for his future . . . 34 DONALD KXTLER • 70 Wntcrhouv Hoad . . . “Don . . . quilt an expert on model trains . . . here’s a Belmont lligh'er tcho never misses a good time . . . Hn.vlt.ill JAMKS FALLON 0 C Slrwt . . . “Jay . . . “Ixirry . . . “The Quiet Man . . . seen in and under automobiles . . . bound for the briny deep . . . ELIZABETH FARRELL 4 Bay State Road . . . “Betsy . . . inetty, peppy, poised . . . Isn't that fascinating! Yearbook; Manic (Trea .), Bel-inontiaii Clubs; Basketball; Cheerleader CHARLES FIORE 10 Bacon Road . . . “Chuck . . . far-flung lunch peri mis . . . S [look’s biggest ragster . . . electronics . . . Mr. Relaxation . . . ROBERTA FITZMAURICE 305 Claflin Street . . . petite and determined future teacher . . . terrific co-chairman of Exchange Day! . . . Yearbook; Star; Belmontian, Forum (Sec.), Latin Clubs 35 PAUL FITZSIMMONS 560 Plnuinl Street . . . “Fits . . . talmted tenor . . . pur oseful . . . wit and Choir; Madrigal; Glee Club; Football MASON FLINT 58 Statler Road ... iftue . . . manners... record record collector . . . carefree . . . Jr. Rotarian; Yearbook; Forum, Bookworm’ , Photography Clubs; Track (Mgr.) PKTKR FLYNN iS I-C'lio Road , . . Pete” . . . hi kelp teas highly appreciated on the Senior Play . . . a friendly and out-going guy . . . Senior Play; Bookworm's. Dramatic Clubs ROBERT FOLEY 4iW Common Street . . . Stretch . . . wonder of the ll’ennermen . . . just terrific ... a future leader in engineering . . . Basketball (Capt.); Track; Bookworm’s Club ELAINE FORZIATI 385 Trapclo Road ... sincere, smart, sage ... a trilling, helping hand . . . trill make a fine secretary or teacher French, Red Cross, Home Economics, Bclmontinn Clubs COLIN FRANK iS Clark Street . . . “Cloin” . . . bug hunter” . . . ancient autos . . . daring debater . .. Senior Play; Glee, Ski Clubs; Choir; Band; Track LINDA FRKIDKL 9 Washington Street . . . swingin’ ponytail . . . petite, mail oui . . . eteryone’s law de the . . . enchanting sculfdress . . . Yearbook; Star; Senior Hay; Bel-montian Club; X.II.S. CHARLES FRIZZELL ■ii Kdgemoor Road . . . Charlie . . . shutter-bug . . . flashing blades . . . quiet but lots of fun . . . nice-looking . . . Yearbook; Science and Photography Clubs ELLEN FURRY 17 Frost Road . . . Kile . . . strums a mean cello . . . Limits, Ugh.' . .. melodious, mischievous . . . N.H.S.; Choir; Star (Co-News Ed.); Latin (Chief Vest.) Clubs; Math IS CAROLYN GAHAN 91 Betts Road ... Sparkling blonde ... maid of the megaphone . . . more bounce to the ounce . . . science enthusiast . .. Yearbook; Choir; Glee (Treas.), French, Behnontian Clubs; Cheerleader (Capt.) JOSEPH GALLETTA 34 Upland Road ... Joe .. . Hold that pose! . .. happy wanderer . . . this fella is a natural-born comedian . , . talks a blue streak . . . Soccer JOAN GARRELS 8 Pierce Rond . . . Brown Eyes . . . “That's tchat I know .. . scholarship material with a charming smile . . . Yenrl ook; Senior Play; Dramatic, Music, Forum. Behnontian Clubs ELIZABETH GATES 115 Bri|;lit Koiul ... “Hetty ... beautiful hands play her clarinet into AU-Star . . . intelligence plus . . Star (Co-Lit. Ed.); Orchestra; Band; Bclinontian and Ski (Trras.) Chiba LINDA GAY 18 Horne Itoad . . . light and airy . . . model model ... her future is on the designing boards . . . Yearbook; Senior Blav; Home Economics Club NANCY GEGGIS a Clyde Street . . . Hobbit . . . hope she'll tackle the English Channel . . . lots V lots of laughs . . . Senior Play; Spanish. Bclinontian Clubs; Hockey; Basketball; Soft-ball DIANE GERACE 14 luring Street . . . “Raina is here” . . . heart of gold . . . destined for success . . . Student Council; Yearl ook; Senior Way; Bookworm's (Pres.), Home Economics (Pres.), Bcl-inontian Clubs IVAN GETTING 40 Centre Avenue ... “Centennial farorite on sax . . . fabulously flat flat-top . . . science . . . hare Jeep, trill trarel . . . Jr. Rotarian; Band; Math IS; Cross Country, Track, N.H.S. 38 JOHN GILES 70 Idiwrence Lane . . . tall, dark, and handsome (trite but true!) . . . tops in sports and classrooms too , Student Council; Spanish Club (Pro .); Football, Basketball MARY LOU GILLIS 4 Mayfield Road . . . “Chuckles” . . . best cure for a blue Monday . . . s tarkling . . . Yearbook; Majorette (Ass’t Head); Forum, Belinontian French, Rod Cross Clubs JOHN GIORDANO 7S Maple Street . . . ambition lies in the engineering or technical field . . . quiet, but fun to hare around . . . bug on photography and cameras . . . WILLIAM GLACKKN 1 BoHington Street . . . “Hill , , . friendly, relaxed manner . . . enjoys erery minute of life . .. interests lie in rarious fields. ROBERT GLAZIER 14.Alexandcr Avenue . . . Hob . . . “Glaze” . . . that Or-chard Street look , . . straight-for-u-ard and just jJain swell. . . Yearbook; Cross Country; Indoor, Outdoor Track 89 JAMES GLEASON 35 Falmouth Street . . . Jay . . . r. Bettencourt's eight hand man . . . has been actire in collecting for the United Fund . . . talented as an artist . . . JOANNE GOLDBERG 47 Greerwbrook Way . . . ballet . . . brownies . . . big, beautiful eyes . . . pixie personality. Music, Home Economics, Spanish, Belniontian Cluhs SUSAN GOODMAN 59 Rett Rd. . . . Sue . . . burnt cookies V soggy p'tater chif s . . . sociable, studious, swell . . , Yearbook; Star; Senior Play; N.H.S.; French, Beltnontian, Spanish Clubs Ml. Auburn Street and Concord Avenue, our modern black-top roads, were once Belmont’s dusty, muddy lanes and cartways. Long before the Revolutionary War. they were called respectively “the road to the Mill,” ami “the road to the Create Swamp..Fhe King’s Highway, “Bowman’s Lane,” and “Hill Street were early names for Pleasant Street, Common Street, and School Street. Belmont Street was first known as the Back Way” out from Cambridge. “Cambridge Rocks was the name given to Belmont Hill ami Arlington Heights. ROBERT GORMAN 56 Frost Road — “Bob ... the “eyes hare it... rags! rags! . . . genial and genuine . . ..tall, silent type . . , Bookworm’s Club PHYLLIS GOWEN 41 Worcester Street ... leader among leaders . .. work of art.. .friendly 'a' just ;Jain fun . .. Yearbook (Ed.-in-Chief); N.H.S.; Choir; Woman’s Club; Bclinon-tian Club (Pres.) JULIE GRAHAM 11 Brooksidc Avenue . . . “Fite-Foot- Two. Eyes of Blue , . . deeeptirely diminutire . . . Ten-ley, watch out for her! . . . Glee, I-atin, Belinontian Clubs SUSAN GRANVILLE 9 11 uni Road . . . Sue . . . lires in a college daze , . . shining hair and flashing teeth. Yearbook; Star; Forum, Red Cross, and Helmontinn Clubs SUSAN GRIFFIN 130 Common Street ... Sue . . . siceetheart of llelmont High . . . mischiewus twinkle in those eyes . . . Relmontian, Home Economic- , Latin Clubs; Basketball ELISABETH CROSS 1 7 Washington Street . . . 're been to London to see the queen” . . .friendliness jJus . . . one Iwrfeet rose . . . Yearbook; Helmontinn, French. Ski Clubs MARILYN GROSS 1 7 Washington Street . . . Are ire seeing doubleY . . . exotic hair-do . . . worldly trareler . . . trts charmante . . . Yearl� ook; Relmontian, French, Ski Clubs PAUL IIALEY 107 Claflin Street . . . Sleepy” . . . “Iley, Sport!” . .. always harin’ a ball! . . . (iennan and Bookworm's Clubs; Football JOYCE HALLISEY I Stcwnrt Terrace . . . pretty, jtainting pixie . . . Oh, those cartoons in French class! . . . intelligence Jus . . . N.H.S.; Yearbook; Star; French, Bclmontian Clubs TA,e Chcrni.se. ■ ot far me., please EDWARD HANLEY 60 Orchard Street ... ETC'... never without a smiling Hi! ... active in music . . . At-torney at large . . . YeJirlxwk (Adv. Ed.); Choir; Band; Cross Country; Forum Cluh MARY IX)U HANRAHAN 69 Cross Street . . . Imu . . . chocolate cokes V brownies . . . original Irish colleen . . . My, how you're grown . . . Choir; Music, I-itin. Spanish. Hclinontian Cluhs; N.II.S. CARL HANSON 116 Watson Road . . . able athlete . . . Hanson is as handsome does . . . car for salt! ... Soccer, Basketl.all. Indoor Track, Track RICHARD HAYES 6 Randolph Street . . . Gabby . . . profile jwrfect.. . always seen with a carload of kids . . . startling surprise parties . . . Bookworm's Cluh BEVERLY HAZEX 41 Barnard Road . . . Her . . . Charity is the greatest virtue . . . fashionable designer. Star (Pub. Ed.); Senior Play; Bel montian. Dramatic, Music, Span ish Cluhs 42 KEVIN HEASUP 48 ( 1 I Middlesex Road . . . Hess . . . cheerleaderY Y Y . . . pushes a mean puck . . . a likable guy .. . Bookworm's Club; Football and Hockey KENNETH B. HEDBERG 800 CUflin Street . .. Ken . . . never apologize! . . . what an actor ... a hacker tcho can be serious too , Marching music ... Senior Flay; Choir; Band; Glee, Ski (V.P.) Clubs; Soccer HENRY HENDERSON 49 Newton Street . . . happiness is his trademark . . . Fore! I .. . ambitious future architect . . . N.H.S.; Jr. Kotarian; Yearbook; Star; Math IS; Golf THERESA HENEBURY « Waverley Terrace ... Tess ... It's nice to be natural when you re naturally nice . . . patient ‘n‘ purty . . . Home Economic . I-ntin, Red Cross, Glee Clubs MARGO I (ILL!) ALE W Hilliard Street, Cambridge . . . sunny-haired pixie from California . . . enjoys playing ensemble ... an independent gal . . . terrific student . . . Glee Club and Orchestra 43 CYNTHIA IIINTMAN 91 Beatrice Circle ... The I.illU Villain ... talented Oriental danrer . . . understanding heart . , . Senior Play; Bclmontian, Bookworm’ , Ke l Cross, Dramatic, (Ilee Club FRANCIS HOLLAND 0 Horace Road ... Frank” .. .friendly twinkle in those eye ... a good Seoul . . . never to be forgotten . . . JOSKPII HOSIB 15 Clinndlcr Street ... Joe” ... Fifi’s keffwr ... My brother' ramp tea• raided by Indian .'” . . . Personality of the Year . . . Choir: Band; Latin, (lice Club LOIS IIOWLKTT 69 Pineliurnt Road . . . I A) rely. Original, Intelligent, Sympathetic . . . make life irorth living , . . N.II.S. (Trens.); Yearbook (S.P.T.Ed.) Bclmontian Club; Choir; Math IS ROBERT HUGHKS ■?H0 Cross Street . . . “Il'heaties” . . . raggy P.A.- M.C______Vive la femme! . . . B” is for baseball . . . Student Council; Soccer, Banket-ball. Baseball ((’apt.) KARIN IPPEN 49 Pequossette Road ... cute a a button ... “Star” marvel... official Veep . . . N.II.S. (V.P.); Woman’s Club; Star (Co-E(L); Madrigal; (Icrman V P.j, Bclmontian (V.P.) Clubs FRANK JACKMAN H6 Fairview Avenue ... Fran” ... a future fan of .Vary blue . . . If I could bring my radio to school . . . popular music enthusiast . . . Glee, Bookworm's and Ski Clubs WILLIAM JANNONI I White Terrace . . . BUT' . . . Hallo! . . . forever bubbling orer with amusing conrer-sation ... contracting is his goal... a great future . . . Bookworm's Club and Track; Basketball MARGARET JAYNES 114 White Street . . . darling of the gods . . . adorable addition to the field of art . . . Bclinontiaii, Red Cross, Bookworm’s, and Home Economics Clubs BARBARA JOHNSON il 1 Beech Street ... Barb” ... 8tceet and Gentle ... wonderful friend . . . school bells call. . . Belmontian, Latin, Bookworm's, Red Cross, and Home Economics Clubs LINDA JOHNSON 163 Oakley Road . . . good sport in all sports . . . reading, ‘riling, V 'rithmetic ...GREAT! Star; Hockey. Basketball, Soft-ball, Belmontian. Latin Clubs ROBERT JOHNSTON 397 Pleasant Street . . . Rob” . . . Davy . . . athletically able . .. subtle sente of humor . . . adds spark to S tanith . . . Football. Baseball; Bookworm's Club STEPHEN KARLSON 15 Anis Road . . . Sandy . . . dashing and debonair . . . that collegiate look . . . cheerful, friendly manner . . . Soccer, Tennis; Madrigal; French, (•lee Cluhs PAUL H. KATZ 5 Oliver Road . . . Those Far-Away Places are what intrigue him . . . work in a trarel agency trill fulfill his ambitions . . . FUS! Senior Hay; Band ROBERT KEARNS iN Park Road . . . “Jingles . . . another lucky guy who got j� aid to see the Harvard game . .. Funnyman of French II. Football, Baseball; Bookworm’s Club DAVID KELLEY 19 Marlboro Street . . . Dare . .. the Dig Hopper . . . football on the basketball court . . . flashing grin .. . Bookworm's Club; Football. Baseball. Basketlu.ll RONALD KELLEY US Orchard Street . . . “llonnie . . . The luck o' the Irish . . . rugged good looks ... a neat guy . . . Football, Track. Indoor Track; Yearbook; Spanish Club 46 (?W W plus be -,ue ROBERT KEESH 7S (’heater Road . . . Hob . . . K.P. duty-indis-l n able . . . hours of work on our fabulous ] lay . . . passes his lime working on cars . . . Senior Play; Boy ’ Tennis GERARD KILKY IM Beach Street ... Gerry ... Hey, you fellas.' ... Touchdown King . . . Man. those pants! ... a friendly smile . . . Spanish Club; Football. Basket I Mill, Baseball VIRGINIA KNEATII 19 Harriet Avenue . . . Ginny . . . friendly addition to H.ll.S. .. . she likes Helmont and ice like her . . . Belmont ian, Home Economics, Bookworm's (Chair, of Program Committee) Club JANE C. KOBS 101 Beech Street ... nice of an angel. . . destined for a perfect future . . . air as light as her hair . .. Yearbook; Senior Play; Dramatic, Home Economics. Bookworm's Clubs JOSEPH K06LOWSKY 96 RailclilTc Road . . . Joe . . . What's Watertown gotf . . . known for his haircut . . . diligence and determination . . . Cross Country 47 STEPHEN KRASNOR 1)0 iA'xiiiKton Street . . . tciU be flying high in thr U. S. Air Force . . . aeronautic —a significant hobby . . . chief engineer of Period C . . . Science and Photography ('lull DOROTHY KRIEBEL 60 Snake Hill Road . . . “Dot . . . ambition— f0 me and stay young . . . “Uft $ happyr . . . I.ust for Life ... rag. abond heart . . . Bchnontian and (ilee Clubs ROBERT LADD II Sunnysidc Place . . . Hob . . . studious and hardworking ... a swell friend . . . tcell qualified for his ambition—a ciril engineer . . . Ski Club BRUCE LAI NO 8 Marion Road . .. another fella from Belmont High who'll sitend his future in our country’s defense—the armed forces . . . spare hours derated to swimming . .. MARILYN LALLY 19 Drew Rond . . . Hal” ... Ac face of an angel .. .“I could hare danced all night.” (Ilee, Spanish, Home Economics, Belmontinn Clubs; Basketball JUDY ANN LAMAR 4Si Pleasant Street . . . Shining star on skates . . . originality, talent unequalled . . . N.ll.S.; Woman's Club; Yearbook (Art Ed.); Dramatic, Bchnontian Clubs HENRY LANK 300 Common Street ... Harry ... head and shoulders abort the croud . . . our Sophomore secretary ... a genial guy . . . l-itin, Bookworm' Clubs; Football. Track PETER LARK IN- 07 Chilton Street . . . Pete . . . custodian of the coins . .. That Certain Smile .. . dashing hoopster . . . •Ir. Lions; Student Council; Basketball, Baseball; dice Club RICHARD LARSON II Maple Street . . . Dick . . . pilot . . . Ex dotation in the Air .. . tall and terrific. Yearbook; Star; Photography Club; Basketball WILLIAM QWERTY 54 Chilton Street ... Clyde” ... Football, and how! ! . . . red rocket . . . humorous and easygoing . . . genial host . . . Spanish ami Bookworm’s Clubs; Football CLKLIA LERRO MARK LEONE 33 Hardin Avenue . ..one of the togaed set.. . whiz on any panel . . . archaeology for him! YearI� ook; Star (Adv. Ed.); Forum (Pres.). Latin (Augur) Clubs It Clyde Street . . . (lire me a II! . . . Cute V l.itdy . . . with brush in hand . . . Cheerleader (Co-Capt.); Yearbook: Star: Bclmontian, Red Cross, Clee Clubs CA uA mdA,C?r all... SUSAN LBYKNSON 61 Betts Road . . .the kindness of her heart terrific . . . versatility unlimited . . . Student Council (Trcas.); Star; Orchestra (Pres.); Glee, I-atin, Bclinontinn Clubs ROBERT LEVIN « Skahan Road . . . Hob . . . trell-eersed in stamp dealing . . . chemistry and rifles also occupy his time . . . the jokester . . . trumpeter terrif! . . . Band LEONARD LOFTUS MAUREEN LOUGHRAN 1 Garden Street 114 Pine Street ... “Ixnny ... a square shooter... guns! guns! guns! . . . Ambition— to make a million . . . quiet friendliness . . . . . . Mike . . . nimble fingers on the tyfieuriter keys ... a new and sunny credit to our class . . . Hookworm's and Belmontian Club LINDA LOVEGRRN 48 Townsend Hoad . . . “Smiley . . . efferrescent!y lately . . . future angel of mercy . . . Yearl ook (Photog. Ed.); Bclinontian. l-atin. Bookworm's. Red Cross, Glee Clubs; N.II.S. 50 STEPIIANY LYON 9 Drew Road . . . Stefthy , . . glossy curl . . . the holds the rein . . . career in Ithysical therapy . . . Belmont ian, Spanish, Home Koo-nomics. Red Cross, Bookworm's Club LAVINIA MACAUDA 04 Beech Street ... Vena ... sews a fine team ... Arrieederci Homo . . . bonny brunette . . . Star; Glee, latin, Red Cross, Home Kconomics, Relmontian -l.il.-; N IIS ALLISTAIR MacLKOI) 8 7 Belmont Street . . . At” . . . with rod and reel in hand ... hot on the trail of knowledge . . . will make a super super-talesman! . . . Bookworm's Club CAROL MAGRATH 47 Gilbert Road , , . pretty as a picture . . . gentlemen prefer blonde . . . sunshine follows her . . . Yearl ook; Belmontian, French, Bookworm's, Home Kconomics Clubs ANTHONY W. MAORI 61 Spring Valley Road ... Toby ... colorful character ... fastest sprinter in the 100-yard dash . .. laughs! . . . Spanish, Bookworm's Clubs; Football, Indoor Track, Track 51 MARIK MAGUIRE K Chestnut Street ... siceeily pretty .. . iciU surely gel our roles for “Secretary of the Year' . . . shy but icarm-hearted . . . Bookworm's. Home Economics, and Red Cross Clubs RICHARD MAHONEY .56 Dartmouth Street . . . arid interest in sports of all sort . . . quiet though awfully nice ... a good word for all .. . Football RICHARD MARINEAU 52 Dartmouth Street . . . Success is his goal and success he will get .. . read a good book or ride a good horse ... a nice guy . .. Bookworm's Club ROBERT McBRIDK 111 School Street . . . “Hob” . . . hats off to an outstanding athlete . . . Hey. Red! . . . fabulous school spirit . . . Football (Co-Capt.); Hockey (Co-C’apt.); Star: Spanish. Bookworm’s Clubs paul McCarthy 17 Knox Street . . . jerking sodas . . . quiet 'a nice .. .on the ball... a future pharmacist who's success bound . . . JANE McEVOY 177 Belmont Street . . . skilled hands glide orer irory keys . . . lady-like . . . success and happiness . . . Music, Bookworm’s, Red Cross, Home Economics. Bclmontinn Clubs “ BRENDA McGOWAN 3 Gilmore Road . . . merit Merit . . . nonsense 'n‘ common sense . . . someone special. N ils. (Sec.); Wonmi’� . Latin (Aedile), Bclmontian (Trens.) Clubs; Yearbook GEORGK I). MEADOWS 536 Massachusetts Avenue, l xington ... “Iwroy ... we’re sure he’ll be a success! ... an outstanding two-year manager . . . in the swing of things .. . Bookworm’s Club; Indoor Track (Mgr.) GEORGE G. MERCER 301 I’leasnnt Street . . . carpentering in the Senior Play . . . eating and sleeping—that’s the life! ... a future builder . . . “Mouse’’ . . . Senior Play RALPH MERCER 19 Fieldmout Road . . , “llaoul’’ . . . Centennials . . . People's Choice ... tops the best... Jr. Rotarian; Glee Club (Pres.); Madrigal; Band (Pres.): Track (Co-Capt.) JOHN MICHAELS 75 Richmond Road . . . “Mike” . . . swingin' sax . . . crazy clarinet . . . enterprising . . . mighty determined to be an M.D_ Orchestra; Band; Latin Club JEFFREY MICK- 300 Ij� ke Street . . . “Jeff” .. . the 10 o’clock scholar . . . friendly, relaxed mariner . . . the guy with the green jalopy . . . it’s engineering for him . .. Football DONALD MILLER 69 Wavcrlcy Street . . . Donny“ . . . good-looking and friendly . . . undoubtedly great . . . fun on the fairway . . . aim to become a certified public accountant... Golf PETER MOLLICA 873 Brighton Street . . . “Molls' . . . King of the hot rodders .. . indisputable member of the band . . . man tcith a smile . . . science or engineering . . . Band — RICHARD MORRILL 37 tawndale Street . . . “Dick” . . . another candidate for Air Force blue . . . Zorn rides again . . . icell-liked . . . Latin and Bookworm's Clubs; Soeecr ELLEN MOYNIIIAN 91 Tobey Road . . . perky, petite, pretty . .. teaching career ahead . . . if you filease, those water skis . . . Yearbook: Music, Bookworm’s, Home Economics, Belmont ian, and Ski Clubs DAVID MULLIN' WO Elm Street . . . Moon” . . . many laughs . . . he's really got tehat it takes . .. long, lean, and likeable . . . Soccer, Hockey, Baseball 54 )Boo ONDNv DANIELLE MURRAY 10 Grove Street . . . “Danny” . .. terrific twirler . .. darling dancer . . . striturning and spaghetti . . . Drum Majorette; lied Gross, Home Economies Clubs DAVID MURRAY S3 Woods Road ... “Date” ... tall, outdoor type ... epitome of politeness . . . Oh-h, that smile! . .. Student Council; Star (Bus. Mgr.); Football, Basketball, Track NANCY NHRI 4 Frederick Street . . . asset to any office . . . eager to help . . . girt her a skating rink . . . N.H.S.; Yearbook (Typ. Ed.); Bookworm's (Lib., V.P.), Home Economics, Bclmontian Clubs LAWRENCE NOBREGA 39 Poplar Street . . . “Ixirry . . . it's model railroading for him! . . . interests lie in electronics and engineering . . . great for a laugh . . . Senior Play and Football EDWARD NOWIK 17 Baker Street . . . “Ed” . . . his electric guitar leads a hot band . . . rock n roll fan . . . plans for the future look to technical school. . . 55 RICHARD NYHOLM 63 Gilbert Rond . . . .-Ice” . . . world'slongest crew-rut . . . although an engineer, he prefers aeeounting . . . widespread interests . . . (iorimtn and Bookworm’ Clubs ANNE OBERDORPIIKR 150 Fletcher Road .. . “Obie” . . . subtly humorous . . . a goal in field hoeltey and life . . . N.H.S.; Woman’s, Bclmontian, French (Pres.) Clubs; Star ((!.-Sport Ed.): Choir; Hockey KEVIN O’BRIEN 403 Tr | clo Komi . . . “Kenny . . . as Irish as his name . . . another one from ll.ll.S. who's often found under the hood of ear ... a nice guy---- Today we consider Waverley Oaks a well-kept picnic area and playground for children. Not so long ago, approximately twenty-five huge oak trees shaded its hroad field. These spectacular trees, some of which stood ninety feet high with branches eighty feet wide, attracted interested jreoplc from miles around. SARAH O’BRYAN 0 Orchard Street . . . Sarrie . . . real lire-wire! . . . HUMOR! I . . . wonderful to hare as a friend . . . Yearbook; Forum, Belmontian. Bed Cross Clubs; Hockey MAUREEN O’CONNOR 16 Horace Road . . . “Hoe” . . . How are ya! . . . lores to laugh . . . driring “soofted-up cars . . . Bookworm’s, Red Cross, Home Economies (Scc.-Trcns.), Belinon-tian Clubs RICHARD O’CONNOR II Myrtle Street . . . Okie . . . holding up the wall at llrighams ... a knack for making friends . . . present and future public relations expert . . . Student Council; Football, Hockey ANDREW OLIVERI 9 l wiulnlc Street ... Andy” . .. Ili-Fi hi-lite ... joke for every iteration ... gr-r-r-taV. Student Council; Choir; Glee. Spanish Clubs; Soccer. Hockey (Mgr.) SUSAN OROWAN 44 Payson Terrace . . . Sue” ... a clicking shutter at rallies . . . tremendous ... an excellent linguist . . . N. II.S.; Yearbook; Star: Math IS. French, Bclinontian Clubs NANCY OTERI 0 Walnut Street . . . Man” . . . delightfully earnest student . . . tchiz with ;taint and brushes . . . Senior Play; Spanish, Bookworm's, Home Economics, Bclinontian Clubs Although the largest tree in the area was an elm. ami l eautifiil forests covered the picnic grounds, the mighty oaks received the greatest publicity. Belmont was proud of its glorious Waverlcy Oaks, supposed to have been at least two hundred years old when Columbus discovered America. Because many of the trees have been destroyed, nothing more than a trace of their majesty and splendor remains on this familiar spot. HELEN O'TOOLE 85 Concord Avenue . . . llazef' ... a flaming red-head . . . animated to the utmost. . . truly a teonderful gal. . . Bookworm's, Home Economic , and Bclmontian Clubs WILLIAM O’TOOLE 85 Concord Avenue . .. Hill” ... a twin of a twin . . . long and lanky ... a hot sftook! . . . Football and the Bookworm’s Club LEWIS PALOSKY 40 Stewart Terrace . . . “Dubba” . . . well-liked for his sense of humor . . . laughs, life, 'n' Louie . . . Senior I lay; Choir; Glee, Spanish. Bookworm's Clubs; Golf x i£yn CC ELIZABETH PARKS 311 Brighton Street . . . Martha . . . our efficient cafeteria cashier . . . class chauffer . . . future secretary . . . Senior Play; Bookworm’s and Home Economics Club NATALIE PASCOE 160 Clnflin Street ... Sat ... sails, seals, sports ... chantiUy lace . . . perky, peppy, pretty . . . Yearbook; I-a tin. Belmont inn. Forum, Spanish Clubs JEROME PEARLS WHI 15 Dalton Road ... “Jerry ... a diligent worker ... our ambitious contribution to the mystical world of television . . . ELLEN PENNINGTON 87 Wilson Avenue . , . street, sincere, s iecial ... a purpose in life ... to work with tiny tots . . . Bookworm's, Red Cross, Home Economics, Bclmontian Clubs JOANNE PER ICO 58 Baker Street ... Jo ... irill undoubtedly dance her way to stardom .. . nice to know ... terrifl . . . Bclmontian, Music, Home Economics, Bookworm’s, Red Cross Clubs 58 BARBARA PHILLIPS 4 Worcester Street . . . Barb” ... a friendly, likable gal... winning, trill,,icy, tenderful . . . her quiet, unassuming manner . . . gleam in her eye . . . JOANNE PIAZZA 49 Country Club Lano . .. long hair and sophistication . . . gires a cheerful lift to life . . . her secret of success—personality . . . Bclmontian, Bookworm's, Home Economics Clubs jAts ritus' ?: £ d uJz, - QC never rutke ■jj CAROL PIZZUTO 12 Banks Street ... on her tray to be Xurse of the Year ... a trilling helper ... an asset to Belmont High . . . Bookworm's and Rod Cross Clubs MICHAEL PORTENTOSO 2HI Washington Street . . . Mike . . .fantastic knotcledge of airfJanes . . . Sincerity Plus . . . ever friendly . . . athletically inclined . . . Football and Baseball DOMENIC PREVITE 14 I iwndale Street ... Dom ... a real shark ... seen shooting around town in his car . . . takes life easy . . . it's accounting for him . .. 59 WILLIAM PRIDE 38 Jeanette Avenue . . . “MU” . . . quiet oh the outside, but with a real spark inside . . . “You should re seen the one that got auay!'' . . . tciU be a builder . . . JOAN PRODANV i Selwyn Road ... “Joni ... tall and willotcy . .. that “Seventeen” look-. . . refreshing. Yearbook: Music, Latin, Red Cross, Belmontian Clubs JANET PUTNAM 68 Alexander Avenue . . . ' Janny” . . . friendly, frolicsome, fun . . . likes people . . . .1 fr. Stone’s luneh-bringer . . . Yearbook; Senior Play; Latin, Home Economics. Ski, Relmontian Clubs MARY QUINTON 9 Walnut Street . . . this gal's a flash on skates— both roller and ice! . . . fond of lor-able little kittens . . . small, sincere, serious . . . Bookworm's Club JOAN RAFFAELLK 73 Betts Road .. . “Joanie ... sugar V spice .. . “It matters not how long we lire, but how!” . . . Belmontian, Music, Forum, Red Cross, Home Economics Clubs GARRETT REAGAN 40 Oakley Road . . . a lasting friend . . . will to win . . . twinkle in his eye . . . Star; Yearbook (Boys' Sports); Math Club, Soccer, Hockey, Golf ROBERT REAGAN 0 Oakley Road . . . Which twin hat the puekY . . . happy-go-lucky . . . skilled in skat-inf and swimming . . . Student Council; Math, Bookworm' Clubs; Soccer, Hockey WALTER REED 677 Belmont Street ... “Wally .. . A-A-A-Achoo!! ... he stole the show . . . humor at it’s best .. . 2-k-GS! Who do we appreciate! . . . Senior Play JULIA REZZA 5 Underwood Street . . . Julie . . . every bit as sjxtr-kling as her name ... Itlinstruber. Belmontian, Red Cross, Home Economics, Bookworm's Cluhs; Basketball GARY RICHARDSON 519 Pleasant Street . . . Head of the hot-rod department! . . . future in industrial design . . . strong and silent type . . . utterly fabulous! . . . Student Council and Hockey LESLIE RILEY Hill Road . . . Ixs . . . When Irish Eyes are Smilin’ ... a determined redhead . .. naturally sweet. . . Bookworm’s and Home Economics Clubs ARTHUR IUSEMAN 81 Alexander Avenue ... Arnie .. .fun to hare around . . . model railroad enthusiast ... a future fdiarmaeist—he’ll mix your medicine . .. happy joker! . . . LEONARD RIZZIJTO 4 Maple Terrace . . . “l nny” . . . cool Caddie convertible . . . helpful to hynotists . . . all-round favorite . . . Bookworm's Club; Football, Indoor, ()utdoor Track JOHN ROMANOWSKI ■2 Falmouth Street . . . hit V-necked s treater.i . . . tr� rid's fastest talker . . . clever comments . . . Jr. Kiwanis; Student Council; ( lce and Bookworm's Clubs I CAROL ROSENTHAL 258 Common Street . . . Honey” . . . package of merriment . . . Sinatra and bongos . . . gift to the medical icorld . . . N.H.S.; Yearbook; Star; Bel-montian, l-atin (Treas.), Olee Clubs SHEILA ROSENTHAL 40 Lantern Rond . . . Chemistry and Tchaikovsky . . . smile . . . drives a mean Huick . . . Yearbook; Star; Spanish. Bookworm's, Photography. Home Economics Clubs ADRIENNE ROSSETTI 10 Crcclcy Road .. . Cookie” ... dancing and pizta . . . found at Anita’s . . . supports the fthone comfxtny . . . Glee, Latin, Spanish, Red Cross, Home Economics, Bclinontian Clubs 02 MARCIA RUSSELL SI Middlecot Street . . . “Hum . . . IifMnVf, loquacious, light-hearted . . . ability with children . . . will make an excellent teacher . .. Choir; Math IS; French. Bel-montian Clubs SANDRA RUSSIAN S4 Winthrop Road ... “Sandy .. . beautiful bonne foi ... a great artist . . . quietly at-tractice . . . Choir; (lice. Music, Red Cross (See.). Bookworm’s, Bclinontian Clubs JOHN RUNDLETT 18 Trapclo Rond . . . “Jack . . . acid interest in s oris ... star with a hockey stick_ loyal to his friends . . . Spani-.li Club; Soccer, Hockey, coir LYNNE RUSSELL 80 Dougins Road . . . chic, charming, cheerleader . . . jer tetual smile . . . loads of jter-sonality . . . Choir; (lice, Spanish, Bookworm’s, Bclmontinn Clubs; Cheerleader KEVIN RYAN 49 Waveriey Street ... boy with a fishing ole... college bound . . . ham radio operator . . . banking business . . . Senior Play; Bookworm's, Science and Photography Clubs 68 I.KONA RYAN 5 Falmouth Street . . . Lee , . . s hi riling, sociable, sweet . . . beautiful bland hair . . . thin gal finds fun in life . . . lores to dance . Bookworm's Club DIANK RYDER H7 Fine Street . . . “DT . . . theatrical ambitions . . . marrtlous swimmer . , . tunny and spirited . .. Senior Play; Dramatic, Music. Bookworm's, Bclinontian Clubs ARNOLD SASLAYSKY 70 Foster Road . . . “ trine” . . . MUSIC!—arranging, writing, paying—this guy can do them all.. . quiet but fun .. . Soccer; Music and (dec Clubs LUCIA C. SAUL 03 Kilhurn Ro.nl . . . summers in Maine . . . diligent student . . . sweet V pretty . . . swimming shows . . . Woman's Club; Yearbook; Choir; (Jlcc, Music. Bclinontian Clubs LOUIE SAULNIER 10 ('handler Street . . . that cosmopolitan fiacor . . . continental cars and continental ways . . , career in the Merchant Marines . . . RICHARD SAWYER 151 School Street . . . Pick . . . fabulous sound-ejferts man . . . always ardent in agriculture . .. Yearbook; Senior Play; Choir: Band; Soccer, Tennis I IRENE MARIK SCAR Ft) 101 Famharn Street ... “Keeney . .. clastic beauty .. . always there with a helping hand . . . a delightful laugh and a Jeasant voice .. . (lice and Belmont inn Clubs HOWARD SCHOFIELD 56i Trapelo Road ... “Eddie .:. the lady’s man . . . enthusiastic outdoors man . . . friendly “Scopi a” . . . carsI cars! cars! . . . THEODORE SCHOLNICK 58 Middlccot Street . . . “Ted” . . . shoots for a “Star” . . . snaps the best pictures yet! . . . a true-blue pal .. . Star; Track: Photography Club; Math 13 REGINA scorn 1 9 RadclitTc Road . . . “Queen ie . . . the spice of life ... barrel of fun ... math's her field. Hockey; Yearbook; Star; Bel-montian. Glee Club; Math 13 RICHARD SCOTTI W9 RadclitTc Road ... a great jtal . . . hopes to be an engineer . . . one of the unforgettable memlters of our class . . . bright 'n' cheerful.. . Yearbook; Bookworm's Club; Soccer and Tennis JOSEPHINE SERGI 63 Hull Street . . . “Jo” . . . always doing her best ... baubles and beads ... smilingly attractive . .. Belmont inn. Home Economics. ANNE SIIEA 76 Bay State Road ... short V sireet .-.. class sunbeam and cheerful cherub... has pep with a capital “P“ . .. Belmont inn, S|Minish, Home Economic . Bookworm’ , Red Cro a Clubs Oh, Belmont It Iff h thut !s ri jhf)just- shot h ft out!... OjL Us ; JEAN SHERIDAN 67 Hurd Bond . . . No socks, iJeasc! ... get ready to pass . ..an affable com anion ... Senior Play; Driunntic, Glee, Music. Latin, Bclmontinn Clubs LOIS SIGEL 55 IJncoln Street ... Ijo ... quiet in an erer so nice tray . . . “Count your blessings” . .. sincere . . . Yearbook; Star; Dramatic, French, Bookworm’s, Red Cross Club JOHN SIMPSON 1 Mayfield Road . . . good looking blond . . . automobile snowball fights ... bon rirant. .. another engineer in our midst . . . Bookworm’s Club; Cross Country, Track WENDY ANN SIMPSON Mayfield Road . . . small in stature, but big in ability . . . pretty pixie . . . Hiology bound . . . Glee. Latin. German, Red Cross, Home Economics, Bclmontinn Clulw. 06 PAUL SKAIIAN 59 Lorimer Road . . . most curly hair . . . not a worry in the world . . . three cheers for the U. S. Army ... record car-fixer . . . DAVID SKILLING 18 Brookside Avenue . . . “Dare . . . what it takes to be tops . . . humor and wit . . . fabulous—iris. Ire's! . . . Crow Country; Choir; Bookworm's, Forum, Glee Clubs cerrzL o-ut evo (ZyuLjL£ 7iJi r cyrrvLyyrv JOYCE SOKALOVE 0 Sargent Road ... Tiny . .. talkative ... terrific ... chocolate milk and teddy bears . . . Senior Plnv; Dramatics, Spanish, Home Economics, Bclmontinn Clul s ELAINE SOLOMON 88 Lnrch Circle . . . mysterious and striking . . . her eye on being a medical secretary .. . l erfection . .. Latin, Spanish, Bookworm's, Home Economics, Bclmontian Clubs ROBERT SOLTYS 77 Beech Street . . . makts a perfect color guard . . . musically aUe . . . photography and cinematography . . . always a good word . . . (•! ■ • Club; Choir; Band 67 SANDRA SPRING !)!) Hammond Rond . . . Sandy” . . . tall and talkative . . . lores parlies and gay times . . . Star; Senior Play; Dramatic. Spanish. Home Economics, Bel-montinn Clubs JUDY STEIN 34 M Shepard Street, Cambridge ... Queen of all Costumes... indispensable to th: Play . .. intelligence plus . . . quickly took her place in our dost . . . Senior Play; Dramatic, French Clubs JANICE STINE At Benjamin Rond ... Jan ... lortly complexion ... beautiful hair . . . one of lielmonl's Aquateens . .. Yearbook (Clubs Ed.); French, Bookworm’s, Bclinontian Clubs DOROTHY STONKMAN 3G«5 Marsh Street . . . Stone” . . . gal on the go . . . Understanding Heart . . . our Pearl Mesta . . . N.H.S.; Woman’s Club; Star (Feat. Ed.); Class V.P.; Basketball (Capt.), Math 13 VIRGINIA STRACHAN 19 Vincent Avenue . . . simjiy adorable . . . the friendliest gal around . .. ereryone'U want to be sick irhen Ginny's a nurse . . . Home Economics, Bclmontian, Bookworm's Clubs CAROL SULLIVAN AH Old Middlesex Road . . . Sully . . . coneertibles, cokes, and cashmeres . . . darling dimples. Student Council; Spanish, Red Cross, Bclmontian Clubs GENE SULLIVAN 80 Godon Street . . . Sully . . . Chocolate Cream Soldier ... Cadillacs and caeiar.. a trilling helper . . . Senior Play; Dramatic. Latin. Bookworm Club PAUL SULLIVAN 164 Oakley Rond . . . Champ of the Courts . . . Har-rard Hook Prize . . . Irish lore of fun .. . Jr. Rotarinn; Student Council; Tennis. BasketlMdl; Latin (Acdilc). Ski Clubs; N.H.S. THERESA SWEENEY 50 School Street ... Tessy .. . “Hi, hotc are ya! . . . snap, sparkle, go! I . . . It’s l arty time! ... Y’earbook; Belinontinn, Music, S| vanish, Red Cross Clubs; Kick! Hockey MICHAEL SWEET 180 Village Hill Road ... Mike ... alxcays on the go ... memorable moments in li.ll.S. . . . dependable helper . .. best buddy ... Soccer WILLIAM SYLVESTER 15 Falmouth Street . . . Hilly . . . all kinds of trouble tcith electricity . . . physical education future . . . among our best , . . Bookworm' Club; Football HOWARD TAYLOR 846 Marsh Street ... Vic ... “lloudo, Nay bp ... Humor is his middle name . . . bound for metallurgical success . . . Glee Club, Math 18, Soccer ROBIN TAYLOR 45 Horace Rond — Cman kids, let’s go! excels in sports and studies . . . better than the best . . . N.H.S.; Math IS; Belinontian Clubs; Hockey; Yearl ook (G.-Sports Ed.) KEVORK H. TEVEKEUAN SI Home Rond . . . 'Kev” ... a sure success in the business world . . . got what it takes ... a reaUy smooth guy . . . Star; Spanish, Bookworm's Clubs; Soccer, Track MARIAM A. THOMASON 1S5 School Street ... “Mary” ... suite ... de-light Jut, de-lotely designer . . . luxuriant hair... Yearbook; Band; Woman’s Club; Choir; Belinontian, Glee Clubs DAVID TILSLEY 10 I imoine Street ... Date” ... I re Got the Whole World in My Hands” . . . hopes to be an accountant... “The Scoffer 70 RALPH TORTOLA 9 Underwood Street . . . Buddy . . . one of the neatest guys eter . . . when he gets behind a drum.' ... to be a musician . . . sailing high . . . ELIZABETH TOSI ]8 Kilburn Rond ---Liz V her flying T-bird . . .full of fun and laughter . . . pretty and smartly dressed . . . Senior Play; Hockey; Forum, lentil), Belmontian Clubs DORIS TOYE 166 Lewis Road . . . Ambition Doctor . . . That's the way it goes ... sweet 'n puriy. Yearbook; Choir; I. tin, Belmon-tian. Home Economics, dice Clubs GEORGE TRAINER 93 California Street, Watertown ... Giji” ... in the swing of things ... customising cars ... a naturally great sheet metal tcorker . . . Star; Spanish and Ski Clubs MARIE TRAVIA 12 Hamilton Road . . . cutest little dartin' you eter did see ... spunk and spirit... heading for comptometer school. .. Bookworm’s, Red Cross, Home Economics Clubs 71 CLAUDETTE VANNI 10 Trapelo Road ... tofl, subtle glow . . . lasting lore-liness . . . attract ire appearance . . . someday she may ware your hair ... Bookworm's, Red Cross, Home Economics Clubs ANTHONY VENUTI 1 Chestnut Street — “Tony —fooling around with engines . . .fabulous manager of the best football team in years . . . team spirit.. . funs afoot' .. . Student Council and Football (Mgr.) PATRICK VIGI.IROLO 35 Pleasant Street . . . “Pat . . . happy-go-lucky . . . heading for college . . . wise-cracks .. . real hep' .. . Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Hockey The Strawberry Festival, first occurring in June of 1859, grew to Ik Belmont's most im|x rtant social event. Interested folks traveled by the hundreds from miles around to share in its gaiety. Extra |H lico-mcn were hired to control the crowds that gathered for the festivities. Families, dressed in their very finest Sunday best, arrived in their fanciest carriages and buggies-for-two. On one occasion, sjjecial trains were pressed into operation to accommodate the overflow of passengers from Boston. THOMAS VLAHOS JEANNE VON Kit 18 Beech Street JOHN VIREN I 8 Cross Street ... an expert with rifles . . . towers abate many—es tecially in his interest in chemistry , . . 3 Unity Avenue . . . “Tom” . . . casual liring ... a rifle, a rod V reel, and a lake . . . outdoor sports triumph . . . see you in the Air Force .. . Bookworm's Club .. . “Jeannie” ... a most amazing majorette . . . hair-curly (naturally!) ,. . irrepressible . . . Yearbook; Majorette; Spanish, Bookworm's, Red Cross, Belmon-tian Clubs MARYANNS WALTHER i8 Upland Road . . . loves her work in the children'� room of the library ... a helpful friend . . . sincerity . . . N.H.S.; Home Economics, Bcl-inontian, German, Red Cross, Glee Clubs ROGER A. WASBY Hi Pcquossctte Road ... Roy ... Room! ... born to be a leader . . . scholastically great, personally tops . . . N.II.S. (Pres.); Jr. Rotarian; Band; Mndrigal; Forum. Latin Clubs MIRIAM WASSKR M Statler Road ... “Mimi .., fabulous friend... a thrill to take the tcheel ... to see the world . .. Senior Play; Bookworm’s, Home Economies, Belinontian Clubs Long tables covered with fresh white cloths were arranged to display exhibits and prizes, as well as ample refreshments. At seven o’clock exhibits were auctioned off and prizes awarded. During the first year of the festival, Mr. J. 0. Wellington triumphantly accepted a first prize of five dollars for the largest, finest strawberry, measuring five inches around. Then followed many highly anticipated hours of dancing and singing. The famous Belmont Strawl erry Festivals continued throughout the difficult Civil War years, and in their sj� ceial way brought happiness and relief to long days of grief. JONATHAN WATSON 124 Hastings Hoad ... Joe ... vivid V-necks ... true blue . . . humor at its subtle best. . . Soccer (Co-Capt.); Basketball, Baseball; Math IS; Student Council BEVERLEY WEAVER 31 I iwndale Street . . . Bet . . . closets full of clothes . . . gracious . . . pretty as well as witty . . . Yearbook; Hockey; Glee, Forum, Latin. Bclmontian Clulw MELVILLE WEBB 18 Hcanley Road. Acton . . . Mel . . . easy-going and a good Joe . . . fixing up old cars is his real specialty . . . another Johnny Mathis fan ... hot ticket . . . Bookworm's Club $•7 J. dA i tJVri -' y?rvad JtAt zJ A-s -turyv JL GAsynAs MjL, QsncL JC Us ?? Qsyts. KARBN J. WEST it Palfrey Road . . . Gads of laughs . . . wonderfully sincere . . . trill be a good secretary . . . Star; Bookworm's, Red Cross, Home Economics, Belmonf inn Clubs LINDA WHALEN 78 l«nke Street ... a sweet face framed with shining curls — wide-eyed ... ambitions in the nursing field . . . (lice. Red Cross, Home Economics, and Bclmontian Clubs KENNETH WHITEACRE ii Harding Avenue ... Kenny ... a friendly air ... liked by all who know him .. . one of the greatest. . . Choir, Glee, Latin Club ROBERT WICKS 5 Williston Rond . . . Wicksy . . . basketball in the driteway .. . working on sets for the play . . . quiet and congenial. . . French, Bookworm's Clubs; Track; Senior Play STEPHEN WILCINSKI 65 Marlboro Street . . . Stere . . . anxious to get to work . . . high school Hercules . . . like wow. man! .. . 74 Thesist fhesis) iT never ceases jwWZ be cMsy stnasCt u6... CHARLES WILHELM IS Simmon Avenue .. . Charlie ... North Carolina’s loss is Belmont's gain . . . segregation eamjtaigns . . . his smile knocks you orer . . . Basket hall, Basel :i II ROBERT WILSON SO I-ewi Road . .. Bob” . . . I alherly special... ley league” all the vay ... the look you like . .. Yearbook (Trcas.); Forum Club; Hockey, Soccer, Golf MARSHA WILLSON 150 Claflin Street ... Marsh” ... Faith. Hope, and Charily . . . Howie's nightingale. Madrigal; Choir; Belmont inn, French, Glee (Rec. Sec.) Clubs BARBARA ZALIJBAS 51 White Street . . . Barb” . . . at her sparkling best . . . eitality high — most beautiful eyes . . . Bookwonn'ii, Red Cross. Home Economic , and Belnn nti in Clubs BARBARA WOLFF S? Oakley Road . . . ambassadress of good will . . . how rcrsatile can you be! .. . good times together . . , German Exchange Student; Math IS. Belmontian, Bookworm's Clubs MICHAEL ZIGMONI) 140 Dalton Rond .. . Mike . . . ter iter of right. . . Kauses Kaustic Komments . . . dynamic dialectic... Star (Co-Ed.): Track; Student Council; Math IS; Genunn (Tren .) Club ; N.H.S. JEAN ZIMMERMAN 65 Elizabeth Rond . . . “Jeannie . . . nerer holds a grudge... spirited, sociable, sleek .,. Yearbook; Senior Piny; French, Home Economic . Science and Photography, Bdmontian Club . GUY ZUCCARKIXO 74 Hull Street . . . nice eyes and an engaging grin •. . trant to fly the trorld round tcith the U.S. Air Force . . . Jokes!! . . . Bookworm' Club ELIZABETH ZUPPE 5 Church Street .. . Hetty . . . succeeds scholastically . . . shining eyes and hair . . . fun!! ... N.H.S.; Yearbook; Senior Play; Forum, Bookworm' , Bclinontinn Clubs. 76 Stated: M. E. Waldron, Treasurer; Miss Smith, Ad-riser: M. Piazza, Secretary. Standing: I). Loser, Vice-President; I . Ix-onanl, President. Miss Theresa Smith, Junior Class Adviser. Message to the Junior Class In a very few months you, the Members of the Junior ('lass, will assume the leadership of Belmont High School as its Senior Class. It will lx a year permeated with difficult tasks and memorable occasions. College will lx the main topic of conversation, and you will lx literally “swamped” with catalogues, applications, and interviews. You should start as early as September by visiting the various schools and making formal applications. It is extremely important that you maintain a good scholastic record during this year and also make a good showing on your Scholastic Aptitude and Achievement Tests. To look on the lighter side, the Senior Play, the Bel-inontian Formal, the Prom, parties and dances will be remembered years after you have left the halls of Belmont High. The happiest and the saddest of days, Graduation Day, will suddenly lx staring you in the face, and you will wonder where the year has gone. The most rewarding days of your high school years are yet to come. With the guidance of your teachers and initiative of your thoroughly capable officers, the class of 1960 should be one of the more outstanding of this school. May you all be successful in your scholastic endeavors and find a measure of happiness in each day lived. Junior Class Officers Wellington The first settler near the shores of Fresh Pond was Roger Wellington, who married Mary Palgrave and reared six children in the early days of Belmont. Often elected a selectman, Wellington is remembered today primarily as an outstanding patriot. The Roger Wellington House still remains at 631 Pleasant Street as a reminder of Belmont’s illustrious heritage. In further tribute to Wellington, a building of our own high school was erected in his name. Today the local Police Station and Town Hall are located on Wellington Hill. The Belmont Center Railroad Bridge, built in 1907, is located at the foot of this historic spot. Trains passing through the town often made stops at Belmont’s first railroad station, which may still be seen on the estate of a prominent former citizen, William Underwood, pioneer in the canned ham industry. The station was once called a “small, pretty sentry box” by the council of the town of West Cambridge. Through such well preserved monuments, we of modern Belmont may realize the great sacrifices and accomplishments of our forefathers in laying the foundations of the lovely town we enjoy today. Monument to Roger Wellington on Pleasant St. next to Library. QCER WELLINGTON WHftT IS WOW BEIK0N7 UVCo f ROM 163G TP IG97 HERE HIS DESCENDANTS l� VCC THROUGH EIGHT GENERATIONS Belmont Centennial 1859-1959 Roger Wellington section of our school is at the right. View through Bridge at Belmont Center, 1959. Belmont’s first Railroad Station. Wellington House (1825) at 631 Pleasant Street. CHENERY HOUSE One of the proud relies of our town’s history is the Chenery House located on 52 Washington Street. Built in 1654 by John Chenery, it is the oldest house still standing in Belmont. It is interesting to note that its builder died here in 1675 from wounds incurred while fighting the Indians near Northfield, Massachusetts. Schedule of Studies In 1876, outlined on the back of every diploma were the subjects taken by the pupil and the degree of achievement in each subject. The following subjects were inscribed on this diploma: ARITHMETIC GRAMMAR U.S. HISTORY ALGEBRA PH YSICAL G EOG R A PHY NATURAL PHILOSOPHY BOTANY UNIVERSAL HISTORY CHEMISTRY GEOMETRY ASTRONOMY LATIN FRENCH (Three Years) ENGLISH LITERATURE PHYSIOLOGY These nigged young men of yesteryear composed the Belmont High School football team. They are shown here in practice against a background which is the old playground of the Kendall School. First Row: C. Sandiford, II. Grimes, E. Hill, S. Hcustis, II. Mac Kay, C. Hcustis, C. Sliedd. Second Row: C. Thomas, S. Grimes, II. Kcwer, C. Gray. Football Team 1910 82 ft� {(Ilionisefifr these jjrrsente sljall roii|f: (Tins Utilities, that (£ t t A xfriOSt hits been a memh r of hr I Fujh S hool qf this Town for ■ ' years, and during llml time ms mrsned hr several branches of study named a ton the reverse hereof, attaining in each the degree °J p ti fcienc there set forth. « Xu Gifslinonq of aljitb. and of ■ correct dc iortrnrnt, • is t lseated with this DIPLOMA. HOMEo’rc .MAINSTEPHF ' FROST. ON APRIL I 1775. ENSIGN STEPHEN tf 0 OF.D 23). ON HIS WAY TO JOIN Hll ' .'•NY OF LEXINOT..INUTEMEf THE OLD MEN Of MENOTOMV • L ACROSS THE ROADWAY AT APLINGTO •• If R. BENT ON CAPTURING AN ENEMY TPLY TRAIfjI. ASSUMING COMMAND. HE TOLD THE MEN THEIR GUNS WOULD NOT LJHOOI SO FAR AS ENEMY MUSKETS MD NfcpEPfcD AM, INTO1 AMBUSH rr;i:' | wagons came opposra. hf. arose and DEMXNDE!). “SURRENDER IN REPLY AN JFFICLR SHOUTED. SHOOT DOWN THAT | DEVILf THE PATRIOTS THEN FIRED. KILLING THE HORSES. AND THE TROOP SURRENDERED STATE RECORDS SHOW THAT ENSIGN FPOST WAS SOON COMMISSIONED SECOND. THEN MRS! Ul LTENANT. AND THEN CAPTAIN BY W SHINGI,.|N. ND S C'PLAINySERVE LNIJE f LuJrfELS DL HE. IB STONE HOUSE The Stone House is located at 100 Washington Street. Jonathon Stone built the east wing himself in 1775 out of bricks which he had baked. The west wing was constructed in 1785 by William Stone, brother of Jonathon. By 1800 there were eighteen members of the Stone family living here, and the house was valued by United States direct tax at $400. CLARK HOUSE The (Mark I louse, 59 Common Street, was built in 1760 by the father of Peter Clark, who at the age of ninety cast the first vote in the new town of Belmont. Belmont Public Library The Belmont Public Library, where we have spent so many hours in the past few years, dates from 1868 when it was organized by David Mack, its first librarian. In early years, the library possessed only 17 volumes. The present main library on Pleasant Street was erected and presented to our town in 1904 by Henry Oliver Underwood. Today there exist two branches: the Wavcrly Branch and the Benton Branch, formerly the private chapel of Everett C. Benton. A permanent exhibit of paintings of old Belmont houses and other landmarks by C. Scott White hang on the Library walls today. They are a joint gift of Mrs. Edwin F. Atkins and the artist. It is an artistic, picturesque, historic record that conveys far better than can words, the flavor of the little country town that was “Old Belmont.” We present two of them below on this and the opposite page. 84 TUB SEW 'TOWN OF BELMOOT, MASSACHUSETTS. The first art exhibit presented by the Public Library was in 1911 when the works of Winslow Homer were shown. Homer spent a large part of his childhood in Belmont but was not born here. The Homer School, now the Town Hull Annex, was named after his uncle William P. Homer. An early typical example of Homer’s work is seen in this graphic “The New Town of Belmont.” A. A. ADAMS’ STORE This popular country store stood, from 1852 until 1983, next to the little railroad station called “Wellington Hill”, opposite the present station (now the Lion’s Club) and just below the Belmont Municipal Light Company on Concord Avenue. 85 MR. HAROLD JACOBSON Coordinator of Language Arts MRS. STEWART. Surer (Bottom) MISS McCORMACK. Truant Officer (Top) Special Service Mr. Kilcy, Mr. McNulty, and Mr. Anderson, Maintenance Men OUR 1959 INTRODUCING Activities Stated: G. Sullivan, I). (Jrracr. Standing: C. Boiuinno, K. IIcIIh tk'. V. Retd, V. Curtin, C. Frank, J. Buttcrworth. CAST OF CHARACTERS RAINA PETKOFF DIANE GERACE KATHERINE PETKOFF VALERIE CURTIN LOUKA CHARLOTTE BONANNO BLUNTSCIILI A SOLDIER NICOLA PETKOFF SERGIUS SARANOFF GENE SULLIVAN JOHN BUTTER WORTH COLIN FRANK WALTER REED KENNETH HEDBERG DIRECTED BY MISS RUTH ZIMMERMAN As the curtain rose on our class production of Shaw’s “Arms and the Man,” a hush fell over the expectant audience. This was the culmination of weeks and weeks of rehearsals, creative design, and just plain work. There is no need to recapitulate the play. Miss Zimmerman, the actors, and crew presented a smashing success. Certain expressions as Val Curtain’s ‘Sir, SIR, SIH!!' and Ken Hcdberg’s ‘I never apologise!’ have become immortalized in our class expressions. A fun-filled cast party at the Lions Club followed the play, adding just the right touch to a never-to-be-forgotten evening. 89 National Honor Society Following 1900, social ami athletic activities l egnn to hold the center of the stage in secondary schools. Recognizing the need for stimulating scholarship, the National Association of Secondary-School l rinci|M� ls founded the N.II.S. in 1941. At present, there are approximately 7000 chapters. Members are chosen on the basis of Scholarship, leadership. Character, and Service. The Belmont Chapter (No. 1648) was established in 1935. At the end of the Junior year, a faculty committee chooses a maximum of five percent of the class for membership. Officers are elected. During first semester senior year, additional members up to a total of fifteen percent of the class are added. Our Society raises money for various projects, and provides a scholarship for a worthy senior at graduation ($400. in 1958). Projects in the past have included the sale of confetti, streamers, and sweatshirts, the sale of food at PTA meetings, and the sponsoring of dunces. Belmont Chapter attended a N.II.S. Convention in Ix xington in November, 1958, for the purpose of exchanging ideas and making preliminary plans for a regional system of honor societies in Massachusetts. It is believed that good scholarship is strengthened by N.II.S. recognition. First Row: M. L. Hanrahan, M. Austin, L Hewlett, Treasurer; B. McGowan. Secretary; Mr. Mr vers. Adviser; R. Wasby, President; K. Ippcn. Vice-President; R. Taylor, E. Zuppe, L. Freidel. Second Rote: P. Gowcn, L. Ix� vegren. A. Chase, E. Furry, C. Rosenthal, M. A. Walther, L Macauda, I). Stonenian, S. Orowan, J. I-unar. J. Halliday. Third Rote: L. Chavoor, P. Sullivan, R. Klton. II. Henderson, M. Zigmond, J. Donovan, R. Brower, A. Oberdorfer. Missing: N. Neri, N. Cochran, I. Getting. S. Goodman. 90 First Rote: I . Bauman, I). Geracc, S. Curtin. Secretary: J. Donovan, President;S. Lcvenson. Treasurer: P. Larkin, Vice-President; Z. Mcrcrr, A. Smith. Second Rote: S. Brady, P. Curran, S. vonMayrhauacr, Mr. Kolouch, Adeiser; P. I onnrd, J. Monahan, J. Ferreira. Third Rote: H. Firenze. D. Carry. W. Callahan, D. Murray, K. Hughes J. Romnnowaki, M. Zigmond. Student Council The purpose of the Student Council as stated in Article II of the Constitution is “to promote a more perfect high school, to enhance our school spirit and activities, and to arouse the pupils’ interest in their own school problems.” For many years, this organization has raised funds to bring to the entire school good outside talent of various kinds in a series of assembly programs. It has served as the cooperating agency of the school in the solicitation of funds for civic causes, and it has given assistance in matters | ertaining to the school’s foreign student exchange programs. Expressions of sympathy and encouragement are extended to saddened classmates, and the Council President is requested insofar as possible to Ik- present at all functions of the student body. The development of the “Honor Code” under student initiative this year, stems in | art from the interest and support given by serious-minded Student Council members. 91 First Row: J. Piazza, P. Caroselli, M. Loughran, Miss Blcnnerha.vsctt, Adciser; I. Scarfo, N. Geggis M. Gross. Second Row: S. Spring. K. West, K. Furry, M. Lilly, S. Orownn, C. Koiutnno, I). Toyc. Third Row: M. Kusscll, J. Hallisey, E. Gates, J. Lunar, L. Saul. J. Garrets, S. Rosenthal. N. Oteri. Iii its initial year, 1925, the Belinontian Club was coiii|m so 1 of a small carefully selected group of girls under the direction of Miss Gertrude Miller. Today’s membership has been ex| andcd to include two hundred and fifty Junior and Senior girls of satisfactory scholastic achievement. Established as a literary and dramatic society, the Club also instructed its members in the “savoir fairc” of society. Originally, the annual May festival with the selection of a queen was the main social event; this year’s “Club Noel” set the Christinas season in full swing with its eye-catching decorations, Santa Claus favors, and smooth music. First Row: X. Pascoe, I). Daniels E. Zuppe, J. Baker, Secretary; P. Gowen. President: Miw Migee, Adviser; K. Ippen. Vice-President; B. McGowan. Treasurer; T. Henehury, J. Dickhaut, E. Forziatl. Second Row: L Macnuda, I,. Sigd, J. Goldberg, C. Sullivan, C. Lerro, J. Brown, E. Burge, M. L ilanrahan. P. Bauman, L. Cuneo, C. Roaenthal, B. Ilazen, N. Cochran. Third Row: E. Farrell, S. Levenaon, B. Weaver, C. Magrath, S. Griffin, J. McEvoy, N. Neri, J. Scrgi, A. Rossetti. S. Lyon, B. Johnson, E. Solomon, E. Cohen. 92 First Rote: C. Buchanan, K. Moynihan, M. Jaynes. J. Chiofaro, A. Bruno. Mias Kearney, Adviser: B. Wolff, I- Freidel. E. Tosi, K. Scotti. K. Taylor. Second Rote: M. Cox, V. Curtin. M. A. Walther, A. Connors, M. DcLuca, J. Archidiacono. A. Shea, M. O’Connor, J. Perico, J. Raffaelle, C. Arenac, R. Fitzmaurice, V. Kncath. Third Rote: E. Gross, M. I,. Gillis, M. Booras, D. Gerace, V’. Strachan, S. Russian, J. Zimmerman, S. Goodman, D. Stoncman, L. Johnson, A. Chase, M. Willson. BELMONTIANS First Rote: M. Austin, C. DeCourcey, J. Sokolove, Mbs Mathews, Adviser; I). Kriehel, C. Gahan. J. Putnam. Second Rote: I,. Beach, L. Russell, E. Brower, M. Boyajian, I.. Cliavoor, J. Sheridan, L. Whalen, I). Murray. Third Rote: J. Prod any, L. EovegTen, M. Thomason, A. Baker. L Howlett, A. Oberdorfer, S. O'Bryan. 93 Seated: J. Brown, Typing Editor; B. Ilnzcn, Publicity Manager; S. Orowan, Photographer; K. I jtjx-u. Co-Editor; Mr. Duchay, Adviser; M. Ziginond, Co-Editor; I). Stoncman, Feature Editor; A. Chase, Seiet Editor; A. Creamer, Literary Editor. Standing: A. Baker, Exchange Editor; A. Olierilorfer, Sportx Editor; W. Calhiluin, Feature Editor; R. Mercer, Sports Editor; I). Murray, Circulation Manager; M. Leone, Adcertixing Manager; T. Scholnick, Photographer; E. dales . Literary Editor; E. Furry, , Yvs Editor. Missing: P. Beaver, G. Trainer, Vocational Editors. The Star Although tlu Star has been in existence for thirty-three years, its news has not changed drastically since its first issue in 19 6. However the price has—from five to twenty-five cents. After glancing through an antiquated copy, your Literary Editor has decided that she much prefers things as they are. Pictures are a worthy addition to any form of literature. From all the chatter in the C afeteria and Gyms, perhaps next year’s Staff would do well to follow the lead of its pioneer and incor| orate a School Gossip Editor. A great deal of credit is due this year to the Staff for its informative and thoroughly enjoyable publication which has enabled B.H.S. to rank among the schools with talent ami journalistic potential. Forum Club The Forum Club, founded in 1043, was established for the purpose of forming a discussion group interested in the present and future affairs of our nation.” To promote the Junior Town Meeting type of panel discussion, the group cooperated with radio station WBZ in presenting a school assembly and six broadcasts during that first academic season. Joint meetings with groups in Arlington, Watertown Waltham and the Beaver Country Day School (annually since 1050) have proven profitable. With the inauguration of the Mass. Dept, of Education Student Exchange programs, seven “Days” have highlighted the years. With membership ranging from 40 to 50 students, family names such as Fitxmauricc, Stoncman, and Washy have rc-ap|x ared in the roster. Surprisingly enough, talk about a “more active student government” and formal dclmting evident during this fifteenth anniversary year, can In traced back to the years 1943 and 1950 in the annals of the Club. First Rote: P. Bauman, A. Connors, S. Granville, B. McGowan, E. To i, Treasurer; K. Boyle, Vice-President: M. Leone, President; R. Fitzmaurior, Serretary; J. Brown, C. Bonanno, S. O’Bryan. Second Rote: E. Zuppe, J. Diekhaut, R. Scotti, A. Chase, C. Buchanan, J. GarreU. B. Weaver, M. L. Gillis, B. Wolff, J. Raffaelle, N. Pascoe. Third Rote: H. Henderson, M. Flint, R. Elton, R. Washy, E. Hanley, II. Lane, R. Wilson, W. Callahan, R. Brower. o n n Firrt How: I). Stoncman, K. Ippen. B. McGowan, A. Chase, M. Austin. Second How: I . Gowcn, J. I-iinar, A. Oberdorfer, M. Thomason, L. Saul. Belmont Woman's Club For many years now, the Belmont Woman’s Club has taken into its fold, as honorary members, ten outstanding girls enrolled in the senior class. Their selection is determined by a s| eeial faculty committee at the high school. In addition to the teas and | olished programs presented by the club, the girls have enjoyed enriching experiences by just being in contact with these gracious and intelligent ladies of Belmont. Their rambling club house was erected by William F. Homer, uncle of the noted artist Winslow Homer, as a summer home. Activities of the club, since its founding in 1920, have revolved around this sedate structure. The Belmont Woman’s Club as well as Hotary, the Lions Club, and other civic-minded organizations have contributed annually to the funds available for worthy members of the graduating class. Through scholarship aid, essay prizes, and commercial and vocational awards, these groups have encouraged numerous seniors to achieve yet higher goals in later life. JUNIOR ROTARIANS—First Rote: I'. Sullivnn, M. Flint, II. Henderson, R. Klton. Second Row: R. Wuby, R. Mercer, W. Callahan. Absent: I. Getting. JUNIOR LIONS—First Row: I . Lukin. R. Wilson. Second Row: P. Molliea, I). Skilling, J. Donovan. Absent: R. Foley. Jr. Rotarians Every year since 1989, eight promising senior boys carefully chosen by a faculty committee, have represented the school as Junior Rotarians. Originally, the boys were concerned with securing vocational advice for interested seniors. They now participate actively in the club and present a complete meeting in June. Through the years, Rotary has endeavored to establish in the minds of young | coplc that there are certain obligations which every useful citizen must accept, thus fulfilling the motto “Service Above Self.” Jr. Lions Six senior boys are privileged annually t become honorary junior members of this community service organization. Through deliving directories and selling Christmas greens, the boys this year have benefited the Glaucoma Screening Clinic Fund. The Clubhouse, sturdily constructed of ficldstone and stucco, was erected as a railroad station in 1908 when the grade crossing in the Center was eliminated. Club meetings have been conducted in the charming atmosphere of its beautifully furnished interior since the purchase of the building in 1955. First Horn: N. McXiff, Quaestor Tabularum; T. Andrew . Aedile; M. Leone, Augur; P. Sullivan, Aedile; S. Ford, ('enattr; A. C’rean er, Senior Consul; M. E. Waldron. Junior Consul; E. Brower, Censor; B. McGowan, Aedile: J. Putnam, Aedile; W. Ilulbcrt, Quaestor Aerarii. Second Rote: Miss Stcuerwald, Ad-riser; A. Connor . M. Boyajian, S. Orowan, M. Puminell, Vesialis; B. Whitney, Vestalis; A. Obcrdorfer, Vestalis; J. Butterworth, Pontifex Maximus: E. Furry, I'irgo Vestalis Maxima; I.. Angrll, Vestalis; J. Mathers, Vestalis; L. Johnson, I.. Mncauda. J. Michaels. The Latin Club, a chapter of the Junior Classical league, was organized in 1985 by a group of pupils belonging to the Association for the Promotion of the Study of Latin. Selecting the club name “Summa” meaning “the highest,” they introduced the motto Vincit Qui Se Vincit—“He conquers who overcomes himself.” Among other worthwhile projects of this club is the sponsoring of a Navaho Indian boy through the Save The Children Federation. 98 First Row: T. Sweeney, J. Piazza, V. Curtin, Secretary; J. Giles, President; Mr. Martellucci, Adeiser; J. Butterworth. Vice-President: M. Burke. Treasurer; I). Ryder, M. L. Ilanrahan, M. L. Gillis, B. Hazen. Second Row: R. Johnston, I). Daniels, C. Sullivan, C. I-crro, L. Cuneo. C. Arenge, L. Chavoor, N. Gewtis, N. Pascoe. J. Brown. P. Bauman. L. Beach, K. Cohen. R. Beedle. Third Row: A. Shea. M. Lally, J. Goldberg, C. Buchanan. S. Goodman. E. Solomon, G. Kiley, R. Kelley. C. Frizzell. A. Rossetti. G. Brown, N. Oteri, L. Russell. J. Danahy, A. Oliveri. Spanish Club The Spanish Club was founded in 1917 for those students for whom learning about Spanish eulture and customs would prove enjoyable The Club has planned a program this year in harmony with this orig inal purpose. Highlighting its activities have been illustrated talks b students who have visited Latin America, a playlet in Spanish pre sented by Club members,and an occasional fiesta with a Spanish accent 99 The original pur| o.sc of the Music Club to listen to music of all kinds and to attend recitals and concerts” (1944) continues as its goal. Without specifically favoring classical, semi-classical, or |� opular music, it endeavors to encourage “home talent,” and to provide loyal support to the formal music organizations of the school. Music Club First How: J. I )e Palma, It. Fitzmaurire, M. I.. 11 a urn linn, P. Bauman, Vice-President: E. Farrell, Treasurer: M. Cox, President; L. Biggs, Secretary; I). Gernoe, A. Bmno, I). Ity«lcr, K. Moynilian, 1). Murray. Second How: T. Sweeney, M. Thomason, J. Sheridan, J. McEvoy, P. Caroselli, J. Brown, E. Cohen, N. Coehran, S. Russian, I.. Macauda, J. Putnam. Miss Anderson, Ad riser. Third How: L. Whalen, B. Darney, E. Burge, J. Prodnny, L. Saul, J. Re .zn, C. DcCourcey, S. Orowan, J. Dickhaut, J. Goldberg, E. Zuppc. 100 n u. M ‘ First Row M. (irons, S. O'Bryan, C. Bonnnno, I . I onnrd, Vice-President; A. OI crdorfcr, President; Mr. Solano. Adviser; C. Barber, Secretary: J. Hildebrand. Treasurer; I.. Sigel, J. Stine, K. Gross. Second Rotr: E. Zuppc, K. Porsiati. M. L. Gillis, N. Cochran. I). Stoneman, J. Zimmerman, J. Baker, C. Magrath, M. Willson, S. Goodman, J. Graham, L. Frcidcl. Third Rote: I). Toye, S. Orovran, M. Thomason, A. Baker, E. Gates, C. Frank. K. Washy, M. Kuss dl, J. Hnlliscy, P. Gown, L. Saul. Organized in 1919, the French Club’s primary goal was to improve the ability of its members to converse outside of the classroom “en francais.” It also was intended to serve to refresh the memories of those students no longer studying the language. Today, students who are enrolled in French at a third or fourth year level are presented numerous opportunities to “enjoy their learning” during the informal but informative meetings of this enduring club. French Club J-i ' Painting by VbyWva (iov.cn 101 First How: G. Hollins. J. Hosic, M. Pumincll, S. Fitzgerald, K. Dankncr, M. Ramsey, ' ■ Mercer, L. Wcstlund, J. Bradbury, C. Baker, It. Rosen, It. Sawyer. Second How: J. Michael , J. McDonald, T. Gross, I . Leonard, E. Tinkler, It. Fishman, It. ilentz, J. Dresser, M. Willson, S. Ulman. Third Row: C. Frank, I,. Angcll, M. Thomason, B. Gates, A. Freedman, W. Iiuli crt, A. Parseghian, It. Washy, P. Bradford, K. IlcdUrg, It. Hoffman. Band Orchestra First How: It. Spivak, M. Hilldale, M. Ramsey, A. Baker, It. vonFucIls, M. Brniuard, S. Levenson, President; M. Dearborn, S. Gushee, E. Furry. Second How: M. Arentzen, I). Briggs, W. Lord, N. Gan, M. Willson. E. Dankncr. Third How: W. IIull ert, I,. AiikcII, It. Mercer, It. Olive, C. Frank, E. Gates, P. Bradford. K. Medlar . It. Washy. Band First Row: I). Murray, M. Edwards, J. Voncr, M. Gillis, Assistant Head Majorette; J. Theodore, E. Burge, Head Majorette; 1 Beaton, Secretary; S. Beaton, M. Zachcus. J. Coffin, T. Andrews. Second Rote: M. Brainar l, II. Coffin, M. Arentzcn, S. Hynck, C. DuBois, I). Jensen, I- Brenner, J. Deut.sch, N. Gan, D. I lent .. Third Rote: H. Levin, D. Stone, J. Alcock, H. Nelson. R. Brennick, D. Briggs, It. Mercer, President; W. Lord, It. Olive, Vice-President: K. Katz, P. Katz, W. Madden, M. Cox, It. Hanf. Fourth Rote: J. Egan, K. Clifford, It. von Fuchs, E. Hanley, J. Hildebrand, Treasurer. Music, Music, Music Our Music Department is directed by the incomparable Mr. Xcttleton, who is able to obtain unbelievable results front all of his groups. His largest task, perhaps, is centered in the Glee Club which at one time consisted of 33 girls who sang light music. During the past decade, it has become more representative of B.H.S. and has increased its membership to 196 students. Its performances at both the Christmas and Spring Concerts are always a credit to our leader’s fine ability. One never tires of hearing the sweet tones of the A Cappella Choir, which, during the past few years, has made Christmas appearances on television. This very select group has contributed greatly to Belmont’s enviable reputation in the world of sharps and flats. Madrigal consists of a small group of students who possess a delicate blend of voices. After a rendition, one truly believes that “music hath charms to soothe the savage beast.” The instrumental divisions of the Music Department have had a considerable influence on our high school days, performing at assemblies and rallies, and victoriously expressing the strains of our high school song at football games. Xo less credit goes to our lovely drum majorettes who have twirled their way to the top in competition. 103 A Cappella Choir First Hoic: M. Brainard, Librarian; C. Bonanno, K. Ippen, S. Russian, I . Moore, I). Toyo, L. Saul, A. Baker, J. Brown. Mr. Ncttleton, M. Cox, Secretary; J. Baker, Treasurer; M. Willson, M. Hainsey, A. Chase, L. Ix rd, B. Whitney, K. Selwyn, J. Boujieanian. Second Hate: K. Burge, M. Wilkins, I,. Howlett, M. I,. Ilanrahan, M. Bussell, I.. Atwell. M. Thoninson, Z. Mereer. A. Ohcrdorfer, J. Theodore, I . Gowen, K. Furry, L. Bussell, L. Beach, S. tiuahee. Third Note: I . Wiseman, A. Oliveri, P. I-eonard, J. Jensen, K. Hanley, B. Sawyer, B. Mercer, S. Karlson, B. Jensen, J. Hoaie, I). West. W. Madden. W. Lord, W. Skilling. P. Quigley. Fourth How: B. Soltys B. Brower, C. Frank, B. HolTinan, K. Whiteacre, B. Washy, J. Dewing, J. Hiklehrand, W. Callahan, President: K. Hcdlterg. P. Dawson. Vice-President: P. Fitzsimmons B. Olive, D. Skilling. Madrigal Seated: B. Washy, B. Mercer, J. Brown, K. Ippcn, K. Burge, M. Willson, J. Baker, A. Oherdorfer, M. Cox, W. Callahan, P. Fitzsimmons S. KarLson. 104 fir Kor. S. Curtin. W V S ar,: I. Scnrtu. M. W.ltbnr. M Buynj J- Mncmudm M. Cox. J. linker. In. Bemeh. A. Chose. K. Furry. I). KrriM. A. Bruno. Second Rosr.J. Sherulnn J. I scMc-hnut, I . Bnumnn. S. Incvenaon, In. lnOvc rcn, .-I. ()lsenior for, I9, (rowen, In. Russell. . I. I i Secretary; C. tnerro, It. Weaver. Third low: J. Untie. D. Skilling. S. Kurlsan. K. Ilcellxrg. 1 n n inn. P. Dawson, Robes; P. Fitzsimmons, P. Inurkin. M. Zigmonel, In. Pa Insky. Glee Club Fir Row: M. Lally. J. Putnam. C. Bo nan no. K. Ippcn. Librarian; I. Brown. Vice-President: N rehrnn. S. Orowan. A. Baker. I.. Saul. I . Toye. S. Russian. T. llenebury. R- Scotti. M. Brainard. I . Hamel . Second Row: A. Ro ctti. I- Whalen. E. Burge. I,. Howlott. M. Austin, M. Thomason, M. Russell, L. Angrll. Robes; . Mercer. Librarian; V. Curtin. C. Rodent lull, M. I,. Ilnnrahaii. M. 11 ilhlalc . K. Brower. Third Row: F. Jackman. R. Brower. K. Whiteacre. R. Washy, R. Mercer, President; R. Sawyer. J. But-trrworth. A. Oliveri. J. Romaoowaki. Fourth Row: R. Soltys. C. Frank. R. Capelin. M. leone. K. Hanley, R. Allen, J. Watson, V. Taylor. Glee Club 105 Red Cross Club Fir i Row: L. Mneuada, K. Fitzpatrick, S. Brady, Treasurer; S. Human, Secretary; Min I) vu, Adriser; A. Chase. President; K. Hanley, Vice-President: L. O'Leary, M. Boyle. Second Row: A. Shea, S. O'Bryan, I). Vincent, K. West, B. Hunt, M. Me Lucas, B. Weaver. Third Row: C. Devine. P. McPaddcn.J. Dalton. J. Theodore, M. L Gillia, M. Lally- The Red Cross Club, formed in 1936, consisted of representatives elected from each homeroom; it is now open to all interested girls. During wartime, the members have l enefited the war-weary by rolling bandages and sending parcels to the homeless abroad. On special occasions and holidays, favors, sweets, and hand-made gifts are sent to cheer war veterans and bedridden children in hospitals. Since its founding, the organization has carried out many projects for the school, community, and even foreign countries. First Rote: S. Fitzgerald, E. Dankner, M. A. Walther, M. Ziginond, Treasurer; I', l conird, President; Mr. Pent . Adriser, K. Ipprn, Vice-President: J. Donovan. Secretary; I). Stoncinan, R. Mercer, M. Plum-mcr. Second Rote: W. Carson, J. Rcpueci, P. Curran. P. Haley, W. Simpson, T. Anagnoaon, S. Tillinghast. A. Mahon, J. Mniignno, II. Coffin. Third Rote: J. Lee, II. Reynolds, I). MilUtrin, S. Cohen, I). O'Brien, K. Kouyouiiijian, N. Amdur, R. Stone, P. Morrow, M. Cushing. German Club I)as Deutsche Vercin, founded under the sponsorship of Miss Dorn tee, enjoyed a membership this year of 39 students, comprising virtually 100% of all German class enrollees. The Club has entered upon a new phase of growth, and a strengthening under a new constitution. Activities have not been limited to the school, as evidenced in a trip to the Brattle Theatre for a German film, visits to Harvard’s Busch-Reisingcr Museum, to a German restaurant, and to B.U.'s annual Tivoli. This mixture of fun and culture, a supplement to the classroom, has provided for members an integrated program which has generated an understanding of Germanic institutions and ways of life. 107 Home Economics Club First Rote: J. Brown, I). Daniels J. R , C. DcCourcey, J. Brenner, Program: M. O'Connor, Treasurer; B. Zalubas, J. Archidiacono, J. Putnam, K. West, V. Kncath, T. Henebury. Second Row: K. Burge, E. Moynilian M. Del.uc . L. Whalen, I.. Macauda, M. A. Walthcr, H. Fitanaurice, K. Pennington, Miss Smith, Adviser; I.. Gay, J. Goldberg, A. Shea, M. Travia, W. Simpson, K. Forziati, M. Maguire, J. Kobs. Third Row: M. Cronin, C. Boiumno, E. Cohen, I,. Riley, B. DeVito, II. O’Toole, I.. Johnson, S. Goodman, J. Zimmerman, N. Neri, J. Sergi, E. Solomon, N. Oteri, M. Willson, I). Toye, G. Brown. V- HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Club presents excellent opportunities for its members to become versed in good grooming, proper make-up, and the latest vogue. A highlight of this year was the address by Mrs. Mildred Albert, Director of Academic Moderne who talked on the meaning and need of “charm.” Nor has the food field been neglected. Through the efforts of this Club, it is hoped that the girls will become better qualified to assume their roled in a socially-minded world, and that some will note the possibilities in Home Economics and begin to plan their own careers in this fascinating field. First Rote: P. Caroselli, V. Strarhan, J. Piazza, J. Chiofaro, D. Gerace, President: S. Curtin, Vice-President; A. Bruno, J. Pence, J. Sokolove, S. Castellano. Second Rote: M. Jaynes, M. Warner, M. Parks, E. Zuppe, S. Gridin, M. Boyajian, P. Bauman, R. Scotti, E. Tosi, D. Murray, Miss Kearney, Adciser. Third Rote: M. Austin, C. Buchanan, C. Arenge, S. Rosenthal, B. Johnson, C. Magrath, M. I .ally, S. Lyon, A. Rossetti. J. Baker, S. Spring. First Row: C. Magrnth, R. Scotti, M. Diughran, I). Ryder, I.. Ruaaell, M. O’Connor, ,Secretary; K. West, M. Del.uca, J. Archidiacono, S. I.yon, K. Solomon. Second Row: E. Moynilian, E. Tirrell, G, Meadows, J. Connolly, A. Magri, R. Wicks, K. Hen-dip. Miss Ames, Ad riser: W. Jannoni, K. Ryan, I , l.-irkin, M. Mint, W. Glacken, R. Scotti, L. Sigel. Third Row: R. Allen. K. Tevckelian, E. Ilanley, R. Xyholm, R. Morrill, W. O’Toole, R. Gorman, R. Clancy, I). Chapman, R. Kearns. Bookworm's Club BOOKWORM’S CLUB When a lxx k review is assigned, the members of the Bookworm’s Club are indeed fortunate to have available the club’s extensive supply of brilliantly covered volumes. In the past nineteen years. Room 218 has become a supplement to our school library facilities. The one hundred enthusiastic members broaden their literary horizons considerably by actually “reading-not wearing-the books out.” Often members learn to enjoy a best seller for the first time. The Club may well lx proud of its fine contribution to the background of B.II.S. students—all for two dollars per member |x r year. First Row: E. Zuppc, B. Wolff, M. Cronin, J. Piazza. P. Caroselli, I). Geracc, President; X. Xcri, Vice-President; A. Shea, J. Perico, A. Bruno, J. Chiofaro. Second Row: J. Dickhaut, E. Parks M. Maguire, A. Forziati, J. DcPalnia, L. Ryan, H. O'Toole, B. DeVito, V. Kncath. Program; M. Travia, E. Pennington, I.. Castellano, Librarian. Third Row: L. Rizzuto, P. Flynn, G. Sullivan, S. Rosenthal, L. Riley, X. Oteri, J. Sergi, J. Kohs, Librarian; G. Mercer, J. Romanowski, I.. Paloskv, K. Boyle, P. Haley. First Row: W. Simpson, C. Bominno, President; G. Sullivan, Treasurer; P. Rcdgatc, Secretary; Mias Zimmerman, Adviser; V. Curtin, Vice-President; I). Gerace, J. Brown, K. Burge. Second Row: J. Stein. S. Orowan, N. Gcggis, K. Duris, I). Ryder, I). Daniels. Third Row: R. KcUh, W. Reed, R. Sawyer, K, Hcdbcrg, C. Frank, J. Butterworth, P. Flynn. First Row: A. Ilavice, A. McLaughlin, K. Gates, Treasurer; K. HrdU-rg, Vice-President; Ilse Klemperer, President; Charlotte Bonanno, Secretary; J. Putnam, E. Moynihan. Second Row: L. Wcstlund. K. Gross, I . Cuneo, S. Brady, S. Orowan, M. Ramsey, P. Bradford. S. Gushec, Mr. Smith, Adviser. Third Row: J. Johnson. C. Frank. F. Deignan, R. Sawyer, S. Karlson, W. Newcomlje. 110 Dramatics Club Ski Club Science and Photography Club Math 13 Twenty two of our more talented students who enjoy mathematics constitute the Math l.S group. Although no credit is attached to this course, its members meet three periods weekly. A spark of initiative seems to have fired these students to try seriously to expand their understanding of the vast field of numbers. This experimental group replaces the former Math Club which was dissolved last spring. Firtt Rote: I). Stoncman, R. Scotti, R. Taylor, I Chmvoor, N. Cochran, B. Wolff, S. Orowan. E. Furry. Second Rote: V. Taylor, T. Scholnick, A. Chase, M. Russell, L. Hewlett, It. Carota, M. Zigmond, Mr. Davis, Adriser. Third Rote: II. Henderson, R. Brower, J. Watson, W. Callahan, R. Elton, W. Clark. Mitring: I. Getting. Sealed: E. Duris, Recording Secretary; S. Kras nor. R. Larson, C. Frizzell, M. Zigmnnd, R. Brower, S. Rosenthal, E. Cohen, C. Rosenthal, S. Orowan, J. Sokolove. Standing: J. Zimmerman, K. Ryan, It. Elton, M. Flint, R. Davis, S. Goodman. Ill CHEERLEADERS Ranking with the best Belmont Cheerleaders in years was our ’59 squad, especially pert and pretty. The effort that Carolyn Gahan and Clelia Lerro, our vivacious captains, put forth was greatly noticed and highly appreciated at every game. Their radiant chants injected just the right amount of sparkle into the play. The appearance of the cheerleaders at rallies, which were really tops, constantly provided beth student body and faculty with many laughs and a boost to school spirit. Long may we remember—“Oh Belmont High, let’s really shout it out. . .!” Several years ago such powerhouses as Newton, Arlington, and Braintree frequented our football schedule, ami some of our parents, perhaps, cheered Belmont on to victory at these memorable games. The names of tiowcn, Farrell, Boyle, Wynott, MacLeod, and Me-Bride bring to mind scenes of these players—Belmont’s all-time greats—in action on a muddy, slip|K ry field. Although the season started slowly this year, co-captains McBride and Kilev’s endeavors kept team spirit high. The traditional Thanksgiving Day game finished with the most satisfying win in years, a 40 to 14 triumph over our arch rival, Watertown. Football Firrt Rote: M. Bcylick, J. Creontc, R. Wcathcrbcc, J. Morrill. F. Kearns, L. Ixofanti, J. Kilcy, P. Wiseman. P. Haley. Second Rote: R. Carets, R. Sliitey, I). Linehan. W. Wood. M. Portentoso, H. Une. T. Swanson. R. Johnston. R. McBride, Co-Captain; J. Donovan. Third Rote: Coach MacBain, W. Laverty, W. O'Toole. A. Parseghian, A. Magri, J. Giles, I). Kelly. J. Vultaggio, G. Kiley, Co-Captain; P. Piet , R. DeStefano, Coach Frink. Line (L. to R.) Sliney, I.inehan, Portentotuo, I-me. Swanson, Johnston. McBri le. Back (L. to R.) Wood, Donovan, Kilcy. 114 First Row: R. Scotti, R. Sawyer, W. Callahan, Co-Captain: J. Watson. Co-Captain; V. Taylor, J. Rund-Ictt. Socoftd Row: S. Karlson, K. Tevckclian, I). Mullin, G. Reagan, C. Hanson, P. Dawson, R. Hughes, R. Reagan. Below: J. Butterworth, Manager. Soccer The really outstanding games of this year’s soccer season were the overtime tie with Tufts University and the 4 to S loss to M.I.T. Coach Solano deserves a lot of credit for his e |x rt management of his “boys.” Cocaptains Joe Watson ami Bill Callahan were able leaders. Bob Wilson was a fine goalie. Dawson, Lord, and Barron provided the scoring punch. The soccer team of the ’58 season will lx long remembered for its rough, spirited play. Belmont is h member of the oldest schoolboy hockey league in the United States, the G.B.I. league. The hallmark of our team has consisted of an aggressive style of play and leading scorers. Belmont’s reputation as “a hard team to beat” has been carried through the years by such athletes as the Kelley brothers, the Viglirolos, Gardiner, McLaughlin, Howell, Higginhottom, Collins, Bennett, and McBride. With the efforts of Coach Bennett and the ability of Bob McBride, Wilbur Wood and Bob Wilson, this sport has continued to contribute greatly to Belmont’s prestige in the world of flashing blades and flying sticks. Ice Hockey BASKETBALL Middlesex league Final Standings GAMES Winchester Won 18 Belmont 11 Concord 10 Ix xington 10 Wakefield 5 Heading 3 Stonchum 8 Melrose 2 Jack Morrill (left) and Wilbur Wood battle opponent, Tom Dooley. GAMES Lost 1 S 4 4 9 11 11 12 Basketball First Itotc: J. Giles J. Watson, W. Callahan, R. Foley, Captain; Peter Ifirkin, Paul Ijirkin. Second Roic: R. Sliney, T. Swanson, A. Ilnmilt, I). Kelly, R. Berdle, I). I� .-er. 116 First Row: A. Olivcri, H. Rooney, J. Barry, V’. Stokes, J. Bishop, J. Rollins, J. Morrill, J. Murphy, It. Wcathcrbec, J. Mahoney, Manager. Second Row: T. Courtney, K. Ileaslip, It. Reagan, It. Wilson, It. McBride, Captain: S. Bowen. I). Mullin, W. Wood, P. Kearns, It. Wilcinski, It. O'Connor. Coach Mcl Wen tier’s teams have dominated the Middlesex League and Class B of the Tech Tourney for the past 15 years, holding the Class B championship in 1948 and 1958. Most of our sensational games have been in competition with Winchester and have been decided by fractional margins. Some of Belmont’s finest players over the years include Tom Cain, Sonny Bonnano, Dick Watson, the I.arkins, Greg Loser, Doug Devine, and “Mr. Basketball” Dawes Ilamilt. Belmont’s success in basketball this season may lx attributed to the “terrific” ability of Stretch Foley and Pete I-irkin and the unflinching support of their teammates. Mcl Wenncr, our fabulous Bnskct-lutll Coach. Callahan (50), Bccdle, Foley. Belmont Indoor Track We were proud to read in the Boston Sunday Globe of February 15, 1959, the following article, written by John Ahern, of Belmont’s thrilling triumph over Watertown: “In a spine-tingling windup, with a championship and win streak riding on each stride, Belmont’s relay team stumbled to victory in the Met Track league finale yesterday at East Armory. Asa result Belmont won Division II in the league, snapped Watertown’s record streak at 24 and set a mark of its own, extending its string to eight. Advertised as the duel of the day, the meet lived up to notices. Belmont, given a slight edge, had to come from astern with the first two places in the dash to tic it up with only the relay to go. And what a relay it turned out to be! Ix adoff man Anthony Magri gave Belmont a nifty lead, and it seemed his team would sail home. But No. 2 man Balph Mercer ! ohhlcd the baton near the end of his leg, and Watertown was only a stride away when sticks were passed for the third leg. Watertown seemed to get the nod as Brian Pinsley juggled the stick and stumbled a bit on his getaway and halfway around the track Watertown was just off his shoulder. Then luck switched to Belmont as the Watertown boy took a header on the corner and Belmont’s Bob Hughes sped home with the winning points (41 to .‘56) to take it all.” Belmont Wins Belmont 41—Watertown 36 Good From Any Point of View Sophomore sensation Kevin O’Brien (lower left) tied for first place in the high jump A.A.U. Interscholastic track meet in Madison Sq. Garden in New York on Feb. 21st. 300—Won by Riccio (W); 2, Hughes (B); 8, Leonard (B). 37.1. 600—Won by Mercer (B); 2, Igoe (W); 3, Richmore (B). 1:24.5. Mile—Won by S. Mayo; 2, I). Aulenback (W); 3, Reed (B). 5:03. Shot Put—Won by Devlctian (W); 2, R. Mercer (B); 3, MacDonald (W). 49-8. 1000—Won by Pinsley (B); 2, F. Carmel 1 (W); 3, 1). Howley (W). 2:35.0. Hurdles—Won by Doyle (W); 2, O’Brien (B); 8, Hanson (B), 6:3. High Jump— Won by O’Brien (B); 2, Riccio (W); 3, Kcnnct (W). 5-9. 60—Won by Magri (B); 2, Foster (B); 3, J. Bianchi (W). 5:9. Belay—Won by Belmont (Magri, Mercer, Pinsley, Hughes. 2:09.8.) The Past 10H FIELD HOCKEY TEAM—AW Row: E. Grecian. J. Macsulry, A. Cline, T. Smith. Captain; T. Conroy, J. Carroll, J. Savage. Second Row: M. Plumley, C. Keefe, 1 . Heavy, Miss Cleary, Coach: G. Bryant, B. ('oolc, A. Milbin. 120 The Present Firti Hntc L John n- B raver. K. Toai. M. Burke. Co opiain; R. Taylor CWW tom; S. O’Bryan. N. (Jejoa . L WcaUund. .ferW fllrnr; MU, Smith. M.' binary on non. A. Ohcrdorpher, L. An rll. I. Cuneo. M. Srrra. Mu, Cleary field hockey The ’59 Field Hockey season began with a tremendous 1-0 win over Brookline, the winning and only goal being scored by Junior Karen McAuliffe. Despite the valiant efforts of the team, led by Co-captains Peggy Burke and Robin Taylor, future opponents proved too overpowering to lx successfully defeated. hat was lost in play, however, was certainly repaid in sights and sounds, as the girls never lost spirit. Since 1931, the first year of the sport in Belmont, field hockey teams have often compiled excellent records. In 1941 and 1948 the girls emerged undefeated. Our own Miss Smith, playing under the direction of M iss Cleary, was a great captain of one such team. Through the years field hockey has been enthusiastically played by countless B.II.S. girls, who wish best of luck to future squads. FIELD IIOCKKY IMS—Firti Rote: I). Johruon, J. Hippo. Janice Bertram. Captain; I.. Kirlin, J. Marvan. (I. Stniik. Second Row: Mim Cleary, Coach: K. Flannery, C. Durey, K. Quinn, J. Green, J. Knjtrwalil, G. MacKcmic, M. Mormon. 121 ( IRIi BASKETBALL—First Row: M. Burke, I,. Cuneo, Co-Captain; L. Johnson, Co-Captain; S. Orowan. Second Row: Mias Cleary, Coach; C. DeCourcey, Manager; V. Curtin, I). Stoneinnn, R. Corcoran, J. Hczza, Manager. GIRLS BASKETBALL “Fight, fight with all your might ...” So goes the ] opular cheer, and playing in such a way were the fabulous Varsity Girls' Basketball players, Co-Captained by Peggy Burke and Lee Cuneo. Along with Dot Stone-man, these three forwards averaged about 15 points per game. Guards, Ruth Corcoran, Linda Johnson, and Nancy Geggis were terrific as they never stopped fighting for the ball. The season, record-wise, was not too satisfying, but as usual every game was exciting and fun-packed. Those who supported the girls from the bleachers found equally as much excitement as did the players. The Lcxing-ton game, which Belmont forfeited by a narrow two point margin, proved one of the most thrilling. 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