Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Sunrise on Nantucket will soon find a solitary fish- erman whose mind will be intent on that striper he hopqs to catch. Look closer and you will recognize Mr. Cowing indulging himself in his favorite hobby. In addition, he also enjoys furniture refinishing, sil- versmithing, boating and fine cuisine. Mr. Cowing came to Belmont in 1944. Since 1967 he has served as head of the Science Department. Students will remember his friendly rapport with classes, and his good sense of humor. They will certainly remember their chemistry. One of his stu- dents said, “He could always solve those impos- sible equations with just a simple flick of his wrist ... he was one of the best teachers I ever had.’’ After twenty-seven years of valuable service to Belmont High, Mr. Cowing now looks forward to his retirement and that first tug on his fishing line. Mr. M. Donald Plummer Art Director RECOGNITION Mr. William T. Cowing Science Dept. Chairman Mr. Donald Plummer is well-known throughout Belmont as the Art Director for the town’s public schools. A past President of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Mr. Plummer is presently chairman of that group’s scholarship fund committee. Last year his one-man show at the Lexington Art Center was a brilliant success. Mr. Plummer also manages to find time to teach art privately in both Belmont and Lexington and to indulge in his many hobbies: collecting and refinishing antiques, bee-keeping, gardening, traveling, and two gr andsons. All his students have had many hours of valuable instruc- tion and pleasant association with him. Seniors re- member Mr. Plummer from elementary school . . . “as first graders we were always so impressed by this tall, good-looking man who towered over us while teaching art . . . we found him to be a friendly, gentle, and a keenly sincere person.’’ The closing of the 1970-1971 school year will round out nearly forty years of continuous service by Michael J. Egan to the Belmont school system. Mr. Egan’s entire life has been concentrated in Bel- mont with his wide participation in town activities distinguishing him as a true Belmontian. He has served as a town meeting member and also as di- rector of the Recreation Department. An integral part of the Belmont schools system, Mr. Egan has taught printing, metalcraft, and wood- working. He has also coached football and base- ball. His church has honored him many times, most re- cently by selecting him to receive the Leonard Award. Never too busy to give sound advice or help someone in need, Mr. Egan has truly and unsel- fishly devoted his career to Belmont and its schools. Mr Michael J Egan Industrial Arts 23