Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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class '29 book Helen Christina O'Leary am as jolly as the day is long. We seldom see Helen without Anna and Mary. Fond of sports, she does her part in supporting the teams. You can see her at Jackson's with her friends after every game. Helen isn't very tall. George Gordon Oulton His fingers shame the ivory keys They dance so light along. Gordon is one of the musicians of our class. We feel proud to have so worthy a musical representative. Gor- don's talents lie not only in playing the piano, but in get- ting the necessary marks on his report card as well. He gets plenty of exercise by running to catch the last car home from Leominster every other night. Gordon enjoys learning and practicing all the newest dance steps. Band (2-3), Football (3), Glee Club (4), Ticket Com- mittee Class Play. Eino Walter Pakkala ' not be tied to hours nor pointed time, But learn my lessons as I please. Eino was one of our Industrial students who lost a good job when that course was dropped. He delights in teasing and jollying the feminine portion of the class. Yet he can be very serious, altho he doesn't practice it very often. Eino has a host of friends both in school and out who will be sure to miss him in June. One thing we are sure of, Eino will never be arrested for speeding. Marion Louise Parkhurst Her smile is the sweetest that ever was seen. Peggy's cheerful disposition and winning personality have won for her a multitude of friends. Peggy devotes a good deal of time to studies and has been an honor stud- ent all through her high school career. When it comes to playing the piano, Peggy is right there. This is perhaps what attracts the Brimsy sex to West Fitchburg. Peggy is also noted for her style, as she is one of the best dressed girls at our institute. Track (2). Ellen Irene Pelto A quiet maid but wondrous wise. We have Ellen with us only every other week. .She is busy every odd week in helping Cowdrey's Machine Shop to run. Ellen is a good student and hard worker and will certainly turn out to be a good business woman. But she also believes in having fun mixed with the daily routine. She is at home in cither summer or winter sports. Her large eyes, curly blond hair, and sweet manners have made her one of the school's favorites. Marshal. 143]

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class '29 book Anne Elizabeth Nichols Naught a word spake she more than was needy Ann has a personality pleasingly different. That and her neat appearance at all times make up for her diminu- tive size. She is a shy, modest, and quiet girl, but who can resist her sweet smile? She has the ability to fit into any environment in which she may find herself. Her calm serenity hides a fun-loving heart, and she is always ready to appreciate a joke. Dolores Rita Nole Her good humor is a fountain never dry. Dot belies that old saying that quantity lacks quality as she can prove to you after a short acquaintance. Dot is an able supporter of the Fitchburg High School, and is one of our students who believes in studying, as can easily be seen by the number of books she carries home. Good nature is Dot's weakness. Joseph John Norton For he is a jolly good fellow. We have not yet been able to discover how Joe manages to get his homework done, for when he is not in school, he is usually in his Buick. He has a fondness for riding up and down Main Street. All fooling aside, Joe is an earn- est student, and we hope he will do as well out of school as he has done in it. Baseball (2). Einard Nyyssonen know it is a sin For me to sit and grin. Einard is an honor pupil, and high honor at that. He likes to fish, trap, and hunt. In the summe r he camps at Wright's Pond, or can be found fishing there when he isn't camping. In the winter he goes ice-fishing or visits his traps. He has made a radio from trapping profits. Ein- ard mtends to go to Northeastern University. Bernard John O'Connor By his art you shall know him. Meet the best tickler of ivories in the Class of '29! He is heard at every assembly, and believes in the Boy Scout motto, Be prepared. His ability promises for him a very successful career. Bunny shines quite prominently socially, too. Everyone is aware of his jolly presence at any class or school gathering. His work on the Senior Class Party committee helped to make it the big success it was. His vivacious personality is sure to aid him in his life's work. Dramatic Club (1-2), French Club (3), Glee Club (3-4), Orchestra (2-3-4), Senior Musicaie. [42J

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class '29 book Vieno Aliina Peja ' Sober, steadfast, and demure. 'ieno is one of our shy and reserved classmates. At home and in school she is always busily engaged in her studies. She must believe in the saying that Children should be seen, not heard, for she is never seen talking in school except when reciting. She is a part-time student and ever ' other week helps Miss Stratton. Stanley Warren Peterson And when a lady's in the case. You know all other things give place. Pete spends a great deal of his time up on Blossom Street. Perhaps that's why his lessons aren't d one every day. He is one of those boys you have to look up to when he enters the room, because he reaches the height of six feet quite easily. In civics class he vies with M. Brown and Hay to see who can keep Mr. Butler talking longest. However, civics seems to be one of the studies Pete enjoys, as he is always ready with an answer to any question asked. Clarence Anthony Phaneuf As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean. Clarence firmly believes in taking things easy. He must believe that it is the pace that kills. He doesn't let the thought of his lessons keep him awake nights. Clarence is always ready for fun — especially so in jollying the feminine portion of the class. Raymond Sheridan Phinney O ye gods, ye gods! must I endure all this'' Phinney is our cheer leader, and he certainly can lead us when he gets going. He is a sort of happy-go-lucky fellow, and is a great favorite among the boys and girls, especially the latter, for we rarely see Phinney without a girl. This year he tried to cut his hand off at manual training, but the best he was able to do was to cut off the tip of a finger. Have you noticed the new car he has been driving lately? We wonder where he found it? Band (2), Cheer Leader (2-3-4). School Council (3), Glee Club (3-4), Operetta (3-4), Marshal. Ernest Russel Pierce A farmer's life is the life for me, A farmer's boy I want to be. Now here we have a fellow who prefers hunting and fishing to school. Working from two to six and going out each night doesn't give liim much time to study. But just give him a gun and hint to him where he can get a partridge or pheasant, and Ernie will be there bright and early next morning, providing it doesn't rain. He's had so much mechanical drawing that Mr. Brown has to take the building apart to give him something to draw. Track (3). [44]