Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1925 Chameleon ? EVERETT L. COPELAND Harvard has her “Copey,” so has Belmont High! Everett intends to venture into the fields of journalism; he has even gone as far as to promise Miss Annie Johnson that he will personally write up, for the Associated Press, the inauguration of Senator Borah as President in 1933. In keeping with the traditions of the members of his proposed vocation, Copeland is a “snappy collegiate dresser,” and has been not only the first in Belmont to appear arrayed in white corduroys, but also the intro- ducer of many other fads too numerous to mention. Many of these personal sketches in the Chameleon, as well as several of the literary articles, are the pi’oduct of “Dick’s” pen, the finest in the High School. The Class of 1925 is justly proud of her Head Literary Editor, and Columbia is fortunate in getting him. EDITH CULLINGTON “Edith; Edith; Chew, chew, chew! Gum, of course, and with velocity. Combined with frantic hand movements and recited orations, she might well be set up as a marvel of the town. We wonder how she keeps her hands warm in winter? When deep in thought Edith chews harder than ever, thus we can well imagine how much gum was consumed while conquering Burke. PHYLLIS DENNIE This is our accommodating amanuensis who succeeded in translating the editor’s hieroglyphics with unerring accuracy. Phyllis had a well deserved interest in the sesqui-centennial observance at Lexington this year, because some of her ancestors actually faced the red- coats in ’75. We are ever so grateful to you, Phyllis; thank you most heartily. LILLIAN DOREY Whenever you saw Lillian within our sacred walls, she was either talking or writing notes, but never studying! Consequently it is difficult to estimate her latent ability, but she has already proved that acting comes natural. One glance at her bewitching dimples and curled tresses would explain why you have never seen her name on the Honor Roll, although there were but few social functions which were not honored by her presence during her stay in B. H. S. Never mind, “Lil,” we really think that there isn’t a business man in Boston who could refuse to accept you as his stenographer, provided you applied personally. 15

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Belmont High School HELEN COLEMAN Who is the most obliging girl in the Senior Class? Helen, of course. Ask and it shall be done, seems to be her motto. Whether in school or out, that characteristic is most prominent. Who can scold Helen? When she smiles at you, your irritation is soothed; you become hypnotized by her serenity. You may say Helen is very conservative, but you cannot know her, for among a crowd she is always heard. She is sure of success after she leaves Belmont, for her promptness and ever-ready spirit are certain to secure her a good position — but remember, Helen, do not foget us! CATHERINE CONROY Capable Captain Catherine Conroy’s courageous col- leagues conquered constantly in court clashes! Now do you “C”? During her secondary school days Catherine has been able to capture good marks with little if any apparent effort. But frankly, Catherine, you must learn to regulate your whispering if you ever expect to make use of your proposed normal school education. “Babe’s” abilities include a line capable of reaching to Harvard and a perfect bowling score. We wonder if it is because she burns the midnight oil over her Burke that she has a propensity for trailing to school just a wee bit late — Yes — wot? ROGER COREY If you have never heard Roger give a demonstration of his intense wisdom in his ipleasing drawl, you’ve missed a treat. To and from school Roger invariably carried a well stuffed black brief case, which not only lent a professional air to his otherwise athletic appear- ance, but also served as a container for his daily brain food, a nice yellow banana. Undoubtedly, this once scarce fruit was highly instrumental in aiding Roger to pass his C. E. B. exams for Harvard. CHARLES N. CROUSE In at least one respect Charlie is the greatest man in our class. This attribute has shown its usefulness in the hanging of pictures in proximity to the ceiling of 307. Charlie is always the good fellow who is ready to oblige, so, in future, we shall be sure of at least one haven of good-heartedness. But!! when Charlie is in earnest — step lively! It was he who, as President of the Athletic Association, stirred us to greater endeavor and it was he who led us, as drum-major of our noble band. 14

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Belmont High School HELEN EISNOR Vivacious, fun-loving Helen, and studious too. Her method of winning all is noteworthy, from a race across the gym to a host of new friends. But, alas, has our idol feet of clay? For, ’tis said she has a weakness. In horror we were told never to tempt Helen with candy, for she falls victim every time. so Ir MAE ELLIS Mae is our most gifted and diminutive conversation- alist. Any person who believes Mae to be always calm and demure as she looks to be, is laboring under a false impression, for there are times when she is fairly bubbling over with impishness and superfluous good spirits. With Mae’s matriculation at the Emerson School of Oratory the ancient Demosthenes must look to his laurels. If Mae doesn’t become a famous senatoress, we miss our guess. MARIE FAIRCLOTH Marie is one of the original members of the Class of 1925, having been with us since kindergarten days. This quiet little Miss amazed us when she succeeded in keep- ing an average of eighty points in spite of the opposition of the Messrs. Shakespeare, Milton, Ben Ezra, Burke, Carlyle, Muzzey and West. Keep up that standard, Marie, and we do not question your success. SIDNEY FARRELL “Sid” is our red-headed hero, whose sixty-yard run to victory in the 1924 Watertown gridiron clash will ever be an inspiration to one hundred and thirty “pounders ’ who aspire to “make” the Varsity eleven. His name has appeared on the line-up of every school sport, excepting, possibly, girls’ basketball and hockey, although he was well represented by his better half there. Unless we miss our guess, Walter Camp’s successor will have occasion to use Sid’s name in his “All” selection four or five years hence. Without “Sid” as his chief assistant, we doubt if Clarkie” could have accomplished as much as he did. 1G