Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Mr. Leon E. Hamel Chemistry Smell of rotten eggs in the corridor . . . Using the junior high biology lab as a kitchen . . . This class is full of plumb- , VPT ' ers . . . V ' =PT. . . “I’ll fire you right out of here!” . . . Adding the necessary corrections to make the experiment work out . . . Squeamish stomachs in the biology lab . . . Waiting to use the hood in your “mad scientist” experi- ments with poisonous gases . . . “Stop drawing on the black- board.” . . . Going in after school to get the test results . . . e-mc“ . . . You’re in here because you want to be here . . . Counting squares under a curve . . . Using the glassware as drinking glasses . . . “Are there any questions before 1 begin?” . . . Spraying everyone with water when turning on the faucet ... “A microscope is a delicate instrument.” . . . Chemistry is the key to all life sciences. Mr. Charles R. Holbrook Biology I and 11 Science “ Science is but the statement of truth found out. ” Mr. William T. Cowing Chemistry ; Chairman of the Science Department Mr. Albert R. Clish Biology; General Physics; Science Club 20

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Miss Struglia makes math a game. “Is there a law which forbids you from saying Yes or No?” . . . “That’s your prerogative, sonny.” ... “I don’t under- stand this stuff either, so you’d better pay attention.” . . . Not another quiz? . . . White socks? ... “I never give busy work!” ... I don’t have any marks for quizzes so far this term . . . Did you get any of the last ten problems on the midyear? . . . “In college they’ll expect you to know this stuff... “How about this one, Agatha?” ... “You can improve your score by 100 points if you use the little orange book.” “We have made oblongs and stood them upon squares. This is our triumph. ” Virginia Wolf Mr. Harry Downes Football; Hockey Mr. Peter P. Cerasoli Mrs. Nena F. Barrett Miss Lena A. Struglia Belmontian Club 19

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My spirogira is conjugating.” Mr. Paul E. Stevens Biology; Chemistry Mr. Winslow H. Russell Physics; Science Club “I wonder what’s supposed to happen.” 21