Fitchburg State University - Saxifrage Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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THE SAXIFRAGE 1923 MARY VERONICA O ' HORO 13 Fulton Street Fitchburg, Mass. Where wit in the combat is gentle as bright. Some people win prominence through the knowledge they have -accumulated, some by their powers of oratory, and yet others through their peculiar mannerisms and unique habits. The girl in question can attribute her popularity to a never- failing wit. Mary has always given an excellent account of herself in the class-room, showing determination and perseverance. The Faculty will miss her, for she has performed a great service in keeping them from being depressed by monotonous hours of recitation We regret that her jovial laugh and witty phrases cannot follow us in the future. Her presence would keep the little glooms away. May success crown her efforts. J. H. S. Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Saxifrage Hoard; Editor-in- Chief School Paper; Glee Club. SYBELL LAW RENCE Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, Mass. Friends she has many, foes, has she any? Lunenburg possesses a village store where old-time politicians are wont to assemble and discuss tin- progress of the rising gen- eration. The Bay State has for years looked to this hamlet to give to the Commonwealth a .ureal educator. In ' l ' » when Syb came to Normal, Lunenburg smiled its approval. It didn ' l take her long after reaching F. X. S. to sparkle forth a real student. Possessed of a big heart, she is ever ready to support a cause thai is right. She quietly uives all that is in her for it. SUCCi As for her artistic abilities, they are unsurpassed by any ol our school artists. hirst we called it natural ability, and then we gave up. for after all. Webster nc cr really had a chance to meel our S3 1 1 Secretary Girls ' A. V: (dee Club. [RVING LESLIE SMITH 48 Rainville Avenue Fitchburg, Mas.. The thing that 1 dislike about sleep i- tin- awakening. It was rather late in the Senior year when [rving returned to Normal after spending a feu years out in the world, but upon coming back he was welcomed to J. II. S. I V with open arms, lb po sesses an extensive working vocabulary and frequently convinces his instructors that they are wrong, and that Irving Smith is right. So forceful are his arguments that those who listen I,, hi. convictions depart with a resolution to make the world better. However, Smithie is not all virtues, lie has a fundi..- i ■■■ beloved sleep. In the early pari of the year we didn ' t know whether ii was an excessive love for his downy pillow or delaying for an extra i- ] of coffee in the morning thai was the cause of his being a minus quantity at assembly. In h ing Wi have found a true friend, lie carries with him the dei i ' t of J. H. S. IV.

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I II E SAX] !• ' RAGE 192 DORIS MiXKS RYDER 4 Goodrich St. Fitchburg, Mass. It -hall be said, her judgment ruled our minds. We find it difficult to fully express the sentiments of .1. II. S. IV, and at the same time 1 avoid praise, in speaking l our President Dot. Whether we consider her consistent excellence in the class-room or her diplomatic leadership ol our class, we find mere words futile. Optimism is her middle name, as was evinced by the attitude of smiling unconcern which she constantly displays ' toward any unpleasant class work. Her happy faculty of never doing anything until the last possible moment, and yet of performing it well, was a source of never-ending wonderment. If personality, optimism, earnestness, and ability avail, Doris is nearing the sought- ' for goal. J. H. S. Class President. 2, 3, 4; Senior Prom. Com. ; Basket Ball ' 21; (dee Club; Girls ' Athletic Association. FRED ELBRIDGE BACON 251 South Street Fitchburg, Mass. ' ' Not to know me argues yourself unknown. Ham is one of the most attractive personalities in F. N. S. Easy-going and good-natured, he is the possessor of a host of friends. He is a dancer par excellence and a social favorite supreme. In music, Ham is a rare scholar. His athletic prow- ess in basket ball is often displayed in the gymnasium, especially at those Faculty games. He has served as our Vice-President for three years and his ever-genial manner has been a source of pleasure. After graduation we will miss his general good fellow- ship, but we shall leave him knowing that as he passes along life ' s highway, he will add laurels to his Alma Mater. J. H. S. Class Yice-Pres., 2, 3. 4 ; Saxifrage Board; Gram- mar Master ' s B. B. Team 2, 4. GERTRUDE PAULINE FOGARTV 10 Brandon Avenue Fitchburg, Mass. And I shall strive with things impossible. Ask Gert, she will know. These words have often been heard during our four years at F. N. S. It made no difference what the desired information was, if Gert didn ' t have it, it wasn ' t. She is a girl of many actions and few words. Present any difficulty to her and we have yet to see the situation with which she cannot cope. She is a natural leader among our small group and to obtain her backing for a project is sufficient proof for its advisability. In four years the only project unapproved by her was the omission of Mr. Harrington ' s class one day. With such accomplishments to launch forth in life, together with a per- sonality that is irresistible, we predict unqualified success for our classmate in her profession. J. H. S. Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee ' 23; Day Student Council ' 23; Junior Crew ' 20; Glee Club. ■

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I II E SAX I FR AG E 192 3 IIKI.KX ANNE O ' NEIL I ' ark Si reel Fall River, Mass. Here ' s to the I ' resident of Our Class, Ne ' er will you find a finer lass, our own Helen O ' Neil. Our loyal homage to her we pay, ml to the Orange and the Gray. Words are futile in expressing our feelings toward Helen. She has a place in our hearts, distinctly her own. The Junior Follies indicate her cleverness, her host of friends tell of her s iciability, the Senior Class is a product of her unfaltering loyalty and efforts. She is just an ideal leader for the classmates of the I (range and Gray. No graduating class has ever been di- rected by a more able and willing worker. It is the fond wish of every classmate that success may attend her efforts as she travels along life ' s pathway. President Senior Class: Glee Club; House President of Palmer Hall ; Dramatics. LAWRENCE DEWEY BRADY 45 Park Street Clinton, Mass. Hang sorrow, care will cause trouble, and therefore, let ' s be merry. After spending a year at Boston Practical Arts School, Dewey decided to give the students and faculty of F. N. S. a chance to appreciate what he had learned. We have had many line works of art from his pen and brushes in the form of post- ers, hanging in our lobby. Due to his good nature, he has often worked into the small hours of the morning on a poster for some school affair. As Yice-President of his class, he has been a thoughtful and loyal worker in behalf of his classmates. He was the first President of the Gaveleers and did a great deal to place that organization on a sound basis. In appreciation of his efforts, he has been elected an honorary member. The geographers of the country are looking forward to a new book which Dewey is now working on. It will appear under the title of The Natural Beauties of New Bedford. Glee Club; Ex-President Gaveleers; Saxifrage Board ' 23; Baseball ' 22 ; Yice-President Class of ' 23. PATRICIA MURIEL HIGGINS 38 Walnut Street Maynard, Mass. A rose by any other name is just as sweet. Pat is our class secretary and we all enjoy the minutes of the meetings because of her blushes when she reads. Pat has only to be seen to be loved, and we ' ve seen a great deal of her. She takes her profession very seriously and lives up to the motto, Business before pleasure when making out lesson plans. Judging by the sounds of hilarity issuing from her suite, she is also able to look upon the sunny side of life. Only a third of her Senior year was spent at Miller Hall, but that time, because of its very shortness, makes it all the more vivid in our memories. 20 I —I ' m. I