Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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high school. Rather, we made our debut as meek Freshmen, with a feeling of awe mingled with that of pleasure; of awe toward those mighty but merciful upper classmen ; of pleasure, for we were destined to play an important part in the chapters of that mighty book. We managed to conduct ourselves with becoming decorum, born largely of our inexperience and deference toward our high and mighty superiors. Armed with this, and our thirst for knowl- edge, we had the proud distinction of bringing home an occa- sional A for the admiration of our fond parents. Following the precedent established by a long line of worthy predecessors we early acquired a true school spirit, and although we took no active part in athletics, still their success was due largely to our generous assistance and patronage. 11

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Board of Editors OLIVER KENDALL ROBBINS Editor-in-Chief ARTHUR LEONARD BULL HELEN LOUISE CROSS IRENE GERTRUDE HANNA MAURICE WILTON HOWE JOHN PATRICK KILMARTIN RODNEY MESSENGER LOWE MARY CATHARINE MARKHAM HELEN BEATRICE SNELL HAROLD IRVING THOMPSON MARY WINIFRED WALSH 10

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Our So]:)honiorc 3 ' car proved to tlie Seniors as well as our honored Principal that the Class of ’08 contained latent energy, and our famous pugnacity made its initial a])])earance when one bright morning we quieth ' removed the Junior flag, and as a re- sult of our persistent work, brought Mr. Woodburv out in the early hours of the morning, “to see that there was no trouble.” Our Junior year was one of continuous surprises for the Faeult 3 and Seniors. The Seniors stood in such fear of us that our honored Principal found it advisable to protect them by regulating our actions by means of legislation, counted on to prevent our harrassing the heretofore unprotected Seniors. How- ever, we proved to all our interested friends that there was a business streak in our make-up, and this we displayed at our class meetings. Our good judgment was first shown in the selec- tion of our class ofiieers. The selection of our class pins was by no means harmoni- ous, but this was finally adjusted to every bodv’s satisfaction. Nevertheless each day we pursued “ the even tenor of our way” and when our Senior year arrived we felt that we were well prepared to serve all the purposes of usefulness and orna- ment that our advanced position demanded. At our Senior election of officers our president and vice-presi- dent were retained in office, a compliment which was a tribute to their efficiency. In literary, social life and athletics, we won many laurels. The Red and Gray was made a success through our earnest efforts. Our excellent work was shown in the Prize Speaking and Essa Contests of 1907 and 1908. Our social life has brought about a very democratic and friendly intercourse which is almost unparalleled in class history. This good feeling was cultivated by means of the different class parties and the athletic teams which have been a conspicuous success during the last two years. During our high school life we have tried to make our intercourse with pupils and teachers an application of our motto, “To be rather than to seem.” To our faithful and devoted teachers we extend our grateful recognition of their many kindnesses. To the undergraduates we bequeath the legacy of our excel- lent example and our devotion to the school motto, “ATrtus.” We now bid you an affectionate farewell. 12