Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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Wherever he may go, He has never a foe FRANCIS JOSEPH BURGOYNE “Bugs” Inter-Class Basketball 3. Inter-Class Baseball 3. Inter-Class Football 3-4. Minstrel Show 3-4 Favorite Expression: “Going lip tonite?” Favorite Occupation: Ex- perimenting? in Physics. Ambition: Civil Engineer. Next, folks, we turn the spotlight upon a high mark of ’27 lists. “Bugs” proved during his stay of four years at C. H. S., that he was a scholar of no mean ability, which fact we have seen affirmed each quar- ter by the cluster of “testies” beside the name of Burgoyne on the Testi- monial List. “Burgie” is not exactly one of the bookworm species of sharks, how- ever, for has anyone ever seen “Bugs” overloaded with books? I’ll say you haven’t, for he prefers a vest pocket variety of manuscript. Worcester Tech is his choice and with him go the best wishes of ’27. Then, after Tech he well, folks when you build that little love nest or perhaps that castle of your dreams won’t you look up the F. J. Burgoyne Co., Architects Contractors? 26

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Gee — but I bate woman — (suffrage)! LOUIS I. BEDRICK “Louie,” “Lou,” “Sliekles” College Course inter-Class Football 3-4. Baseball 2-3. Basketball 3. Minstrel Show 3-4 Favorite Expression: “Grille out loud.” Favorite Occupation: Be- hind the counter. Ambition: Pullin’ teeth. One of the irrepressibles of the class, “Louie” has made himself im- mensely popular by his free manner and quick, hearty grasp of new friends. He is never lacking friendliness, and always carrying pleasant- ness. As an orator, “Lou” displayed his vast knowledge of education in the debates he participated in U. S. History. Daniel Webster would have frowned with jealousy, had he heard the flowery eloquence dropped from “Lou’s” lips. In other studies, “Sliekles” also shone, nor was he lacking in athletic ability. We look back with admiration to our class football teams and to the manner with which he handled his opponents. Moreover, he has been our statistician concerning the lives and records of those who cavort on the diamond. Louis intends to further his studies at University of Pennsylvania and we feel sure that he will succeed. 25

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Go west, young man, go west! WALTER EDMUND BURKE “Brother,” “Squire” College Course Inter-Class Basketball 3. Varsity Football 2-3-4, Business Manager of the Class Book. Varsity Basketball 4 Favorite Expression: “How are ya?” Favorite Occupation: Cutting fingers. Ambition: DuVarney’s Partner. “Burkie,” as Walter is known to his friends, is Business Manager of cur Class Book. His business-like manner and his personality fit him admirably for this position. After school Walter may be seen getting “ads” for the Class Book, and few are the business men who escape his clutches. “Burkie’s” career as a student — nuff said. But on the football field he’s a perfect demon. His insatiable thirst for warm, fresh blood has made him one of the best tackles the school has ever had, and the team will certainly feel his loss. “Burkie” is exceedingly valuable in class excitements, he is always ready to start something and follow it up. In “Burkie,” Notre Dame is getting a prince of fellows, sure to be appreciated. The sincerest wishes for success, Walter, are with you from ’27. 27