Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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ALICE ANNE McNAMARA. “Whose medium body lodged a mighty mind.’’ Alice used to get lost in the crowd because of her petite size, and when not lost she is tr dng to grow tall to prevent it. Her voice is correspondingly tiny, to Miss Stratton’s annoyance. Noted for the good marks she gets. HELEN MARGARET MULHERN. “ Few words suffice.’’ Helen is one of our mum members. She doesn’t say very much, but once in a while gains courage to make a speech in civics and then blushes for an hour afterwards. Chief occupation — studying. NELS ALBIN NELSON. “ Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.’’ Nels sometimes suffers at the hands of some of the big boys on account of his size. When he sat in 32 his shoes were to be found anywhere but on his feet. Besides being an excellent artist he is one of our best speakers. Noted for his pompadour. ELLA NICHOLS. “A rose, but set with little wilful thorns.’’ Ella has the distinction of being our smallest lass, yet she isn’t always quite as innocent as she looks, for she finds time to make trouble for the teachers. She used her persuasive tongue to good advantage in the Debating Club, Noted for her cheerfulness. 27

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LILLIAN BEKNADINE MCCARTHY. “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” Lillian has tried to follow the line of least resist- ance and has passed through her four years with very little trouble. When not buying hosiery she spends her time in studying. Noted for her gentle actions. NELSON LEMUEL McCULLY. “Stuffed with all honorable virtues.” Nelson is a busy man He studies a little, carries papers, and was business manager of the Red and Gray. He has also won considerable renown on the platform and was a speaker in the public debate. Noted for his hot air. MARGARET ELIZABETH McDONALD. “ Prosperous life, long and ever happy.” Yes, Margaret is almost mar— we mean she doesn’t spend all her time in studying. But Margaret likes him even though he does boast of the blue and white. Noted for her good taste. MARY PAULINE McGRATH. “ Hail to thee, blithe spirit.” Mary is another cheerful person who always car- ries a smile around with her. She is not exactly what we would term quiet, and perhaps this is the reason why she now sits in front of the desk. Noted for her smile. 26

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CATIIBKINB FRANCBS O’CONNOR. “ Blue were her eyes as the fairy flax.” Catherine looks demure but in this case looks are deceiving. She has studied fairly hard for four years and is quite a shark in French. Noted for her goo-goo eyes. MARY MARGARET O’CONNOR. ‘‘A mighty hunter and her prey was — man.” i May is another one of those who love (?) civics. She can talk like a phonograph when once she is wound up. j Noted for her style. I I ANNIE LETITIA PARKHURST. “I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide.” Annie is one of the smartest members of the class. When not studying she divides her time between cer- tain Juniors. Among other things she is a musician. Chief diversion — studying Greek. ALICE ROSINA PEPIN. “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Alice is one of the most popular girls of the class and also is a great favorite of Miss Currier. She can write shorthand and talk baby talk. Chief occupation — studying her profile. 2S