Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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The 1925 Chameleon MARGARET MELIA In spite of the fact that Margaret does not talk much in school, we feeil that once outside the portals of this institution, she chatters as well as the rest of us. It may be that Mr. Burke has scared her to silence or that his- torical quagmires have absorbed her enegy. Typewriting, however, holds no terror for this young lady. To see her fingers flying over the mechanical keys will reassure you of her prowess in that line. Here’s to the success of our future stenographer! PATRICK MURPHY Can you use a husky young man to assist you in decorating, or a peppy baby Lincoln to give you a lift? Then get in touch with Pat, for he will do anything that is do-able. Studies are another thing, because Pat figures that he isn’t helping anyone else by preparing his lessons, so what is the use of spending time in such selfish pleasures? The frailty took one of the best fighters from the football line. Nevertheless, Pat shines spasmodically, and we do believe that such a good-natured fellow cannot help but get along in the world. CHARLES NAPOLI A class would not be complete without its “Tom Thumb;” ours exists in the person of Charles Napoli. This midget conquers Burke with the same ease that he vanquishes his opponent on the football field. His exuberant mirth is as spontaneous as it is irrepressible. Charlie has still another unique characteristic; his ability to be, seemingly, in two places at once, for in one after- noon he plays baseball, does his studying and executes his duties at the Strand. A person of diversity — we’ll say he is. OLGA NELSON Another one of the favorites of the Gods! Of course Olga’s mass of information and copious vocabulary are not natural gifts; rather they have been acquired from pantophagous perlection! ! ! (Laugh that off.) Un- fortunately Olga’s poetical masterpieces have not beeu as widely diffused as some of the bards, but nevertheless they are good. It might be well to mention that Olga has a tendency to get good marks. It won’t be long before Fannie Hearst has a rival, Olga, if you keep on at your present rate. 23

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Belmont High School FRED MAGUIRE “Batteries for to-day! Maguire and — ” That’s what will greet our ears at Fenway Park in 1930. When Fred climbs to the mound with the famous offspring of Mr. Wrigley perched precariously on the peak of his cap, his teammates and all Belmontonians sigh with relief, know- ing that he will extricate them from a hole. In order to play baseball one must have a high average, so Fred turns his otherwise spare time to studies. We do wish you would give the other members of the history class a chance to recite, Fred! ROBERT MASON Is it any wonder that such a shy youth should select white as his favorite color? Unless you have followed the basketball games or visited the Debating Society, you per- haps do not know “Bobby.” Our class has great faith in Robert, for it elected him once, to have charge of its funds, and again to serve in the capacity of Vice-Pres- ident. Keep up the eighty per cent average at M. I. T., Robert, and we shall see you a Civil Engineer before long. ADALAIDE McDERMOTT There is no doubt but that Adalaide is best known be- cause of her ability as an accompanist. She paddles the ivories for our noble efforts in assembly; she sustains us throughout rehearsals; in fact, she’s always playing the “pianny” for some one. Did you ever stop to realize what a tremendous responsibility rests upon Adalaide while she is “rendering” a hymn? Should she but juggle the time a bit, by adding a note here and omitting one there, we might find ourselves chiming in on a syncopated version of some venerable hymn. Fortunately, Adalaide is veiy dependable, so nothing so terrible as we have pic- tured is ever apt to occur. eleanor McLaughlin Eleanor is the charming young lady who parks her sedan on Orchard Street each morning. We have yet to see our fair motorist without a meticulous marcelle. Perhaps that explains Eleanor’s popularity at Belmont’s social functions for, we regret to say, in spite of the myriad attractions that studies hold forth, Eleanor is hopelessly addicted to the art made famous by Gilda Grey. Eleanor doesn’t spend all of her time in dancing, for good marks are ever her lot. 22

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Belmont High School DAVID OAKES David is our gentle poet and ungentle satirist who does not wait for spring, but when winter comes (with due apologies to Hutchinson) turns his thoughts to beau- tiful expression in verse. Although poetry is one of his numerous natural acquisitions, it was not brought into prominence until he engaged in a verbal poetical ioust with one of our other minstrels. For further evidence of this youth’s ability, we refer you to the joke depart- ment. We know that Dave will remain with us, for his “heart” is “lock”ed in Belmont. MARY O’LEARY Mary slipped into our class with hardly any notice, but we lost little time in appreciating Mary’s ability at the typewriter. Speed! Mary can typewrite as fast as C. R. C. can talk and that is no mean achievement! Here’s hoping you type your way to fame, Mary. DORIS PACKARD Dainty and shy, but it is a different story on the History floor. Here determination comes to the fore, since she must vanquish her brother in the daily race for dots. Moreover “Dot” shines in the field of unexcelled Terpsichore or, as mere mortals put it, dancing. EARL PACKARD Friends, this is Earl, — 1925’s lady-killer. Earl may be shy and rather secretive when it comes to divulging the mysteries of American History, but although he stands in awe of the chairman, Earl can’t be caught by an unexpected question. “Quiet” is Earl’s middle name; yet he has another side, for when playing basketball, he displays qualities far from quiescent. Earl’s mind, also, is extremely active for, although his recitations are few and far between, he conquers his studies with wonderful diligence. But, Earl, to be successful you must refrain from so much feminine society. (????). 24