Fitchburg State University - Saxifrage Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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ffiie Saxifrage MARY ELIZABETH BACON 251 South Street Fitchburg, Mass. Wit and wisdom- ivere born with woman. Behold! We have in our midst an all-around athlete and an all- around student who can not be surpassed. Her chief desire is to be a basket ball star. If practice makes perfect and perfection is all that is needed, she will surely attain her end. If the past war had been but a contest of tongues, Mary would have scored success for the Allies, if the conversation in the corridors between periods is any kind of sign. We regret that her jovial laugh and witty phrases cannot follow us in the future. Her presence would help the little glooms along. MARCELLA GRACE BOYLE 6S1 Pleasant Street Leominster, Mass. Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. O modest, weak, and unassuming maid, but we are all con- vinced that silence pays, for Marcella was the only member of the J. H. S. IV class listed among those six immortals — the members of the first Honor Roll. Although Marcella may not shine in sport, her kind words and sympathetic manner have made her a friend we will long remember. If consistency of effort is a step toward success, we can predict Marcella ' s future, for her artistic energy well spent in the project of J. H. S. IV must have its reward. JESSIE LOUISE BRAZIER 43 East Street Fitchburg, Mass. Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it. So thinks Jessie, as she flits from class to class. Don ' t you just hate to go to school? Wouldn ' t you much rather teach? It ' s all so stupid. Yes, it is Jessie Brazier talking. But whether she likes it or not, Jessie never comes to class with her lessons unprepared. However, her application to study has not erased her read} ' smile — or embedded in her countenance lines of care. Her spontaneous wit, perhaps, is what serves to neutralize the brain fag. Jessie without Mary is like a ship without a sail. They can not navigate the troubled waters of F. N. S. without each other — and when a squall comes up, they anchor until the sea has calmed. As an artist we shall hear of her in the future, for such talent as hers can not remain unknown. |Q Fitchburg Normal 2 20

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hc Saxifrage 422 Water Street KATHERTNE GERTRUDE ROCHE ' A friend to everyone and everyone her friend. Fitchburg, Mass. The responsibility of the J. H. S. IV Class rests heavily upon Katherine ' s shoulders, as she is our president. Many rough places have been made smooth for us by her untiring efforts in our interest. Her executive ability has been shown in all class activities. During her last year Katherine became one of the star debaters of F. N. S., much to the satisfaction and pride of the class. Her lessons are always prepared, and if one has forgotten the assignments, one may be sure Katherine knows it. She is a good teacher and a loyal friend. The class of ' 24 wishes her every success. President J. H. S. IV Class 2, 3, 4; Debating Team; Saxifrage Board. 41 East Street PAUL JOSEPH CORCORAN ' None but himself can be his parallel. Fitchburg, Mass. A brilliant student, a wide reader, an invincible debater, a popular man with both men and girls, and last but not least, the most important member of the J. H. S. IV Class. Each morning we notice a young man striding up the middle drive with his Lord Chesterfield appearance and air, followed by a young man laboring under a load of books, and all the school realizes that Senator Corcoran and his secretary have arrived. The charms and beauty of the co-eds left Paul unscarred for some time, but lately we notice, with pleasure, that he is truly human after all. Paul ' s genius shines when a chance for argument presents itself ; then his legal instinct comes forth and a most interesting ses- sion is promised. Whether you be teacher or lawyer, Paul, the J. H. S. IV Class expects great things of you, and we know we will not be disappointed. Editor-in-Chief of 1924 Saxifrage; Associate Editor 1922; J. H. S. Class Vice-President 2, 3, 4; President of F. N. S. Debating Council ' 23, ' 24; Captain Senior Debating Society ' 22; Treasurer Men ' s Glee Club 1922; Dramatics ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Normalite Staff; Gaveleers; Dramatic Club; Class Play Committee. 912 Robeson Street JANE ELIZABETH COLLINS To those who know thee not No words can paint. Fall River, Mass. During the four years that we have known Jane, we have never found her wanting as a friend. From the time that Student Government was instituted, Jane has given it her loyal support, serving capably as vice-president of the association in ' 23 and house president of Miller in ' 24. The girls have found her just and sympathetic. By her friends she will be remembered for several things, her early rising, her Sh-h-h throughout the corridor of Miller, and her characteristic Oh ! Boy ! on all occasions. Her third year proved her fitness for the profession, and as a mathematician we have yet to find her equal. We are sure that Jane may leave her Alma Mater feeling that she has done her part for its advancement. Hockey 4; Hiking 1, 2, 4; Secretary of Class 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Student Council. 322 Oak Street JOSEPH ANTHONY SULLIVAN A smile, for all, a welcome glad, A jovial, coaxing way he had. Clinton, Mass. Joe hasn ' t been a membe r of the J. H. S. IV Class until this year, but we have found him a valuable addition. He managed the financial affairs of our class well during 1924. Variety seems to be Joe ' s idea of life. He may be found nearly any time in the library or lobby entertaining various members of the fair sex. If not thus engaged, you will find him deep in conversation with Crowley or Haley, deciding on the evening ' s program. When Joe leaves F. N. S., we are sure he will be missed. Baseball ' 23, ' 24; Captain Baseball ' 24. jQ Fitchburg Normal £

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ffiie Saxifrage 12 Spring Street CATHERINE CANTY North Adams, Mass. have no other but a woman ' s reason; I think him so because I think him so. Here is one of the most active members of the J,. H. S. IV Class. As an authority on primary education Catherine can not be sur- passed. One year of her four was spent inculcating high ideals in the rising generation of Westminster. She has taken an interest in ath- letics, playing basket ball for the honor and glory of the class, cheer- ing lustily for the Varsity team for reasons known only to herself, and acting as general hike leader for the school. The Ghost Story, in which she took the lead, brought forth her hitherto concealed dra- matic ability, and the J. H. S. IV debate showed her talent along that line. We hope her ambition to become a primary supervisor will be realized in the near future. Hockey 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Hike Leader 4; Basket Ball 1, 2, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 4; Saxifrage Board 4; Debating 4. 29 Spring Street ELIZABETH JARVIS CHILDS Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend me your ears. Fitchburg, Mass. In Betty ' s case, it is Friends, classmates, students, lend me your ears. Betty is our artist par excellence and therefore was chosen to supervise our project in the drawing department. She proved an able teacher, and it was then that we began to realize her remark- able versatility as an authoritative dictator. Our Hallowe ' en Party was a glowing tribute to Betty ' s artistic talent and decorative abil- ity. Her untiring efforts and ceaseless cooperation at this time will always be remembered by the class of ' 24. Betty is a lover of nature study, and in this class again, she has reigned artist supreme. Few artists are athletes, but Betty is one of the few. She proved to be a fine basket ball player in the famous contest of J. H. S. IV vs. the Faculty. Glee Club ; Saxifrage Board. CHARLES TIMOTHY CROWLEY 168 Nashua Street Leominster, Mass. Not to speak your opinion well, but to have a good opinion worth speaking. The above quotation fits Charlie, for his contributions in class certainly show good thought. A discussion in economics is never closed until he gives the finishing touches. As an artist and a nature student, he reigns supreme. His efforts at forensic oratory were not in vain, for he was elected a member of the school team to oppose Keene. Charlie came to us from Leominster with a good rep as an athlete, and served as Vice-President of the A. A. for the past year. We all wish him a prosperous future as a Grammar Master. Vice-President Men ' s A. A.; Football ' 23; Debating; Dramatics. m JQ Fitchburg Normal CJ