Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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life, during this year, by running a very successful dancing party. We exhibited a little of our class spirit, by putting up a class flag and defending it against the attacks of the Seniors. When we became Seniors, we were so much superior to the other classes in school that they looked upon us as ideals— and such we were. In studies, none could surpass us; we shone in athletics like a lone star; m social life we were without peers, as we ran two of the most successful parties in the history of the school. So we pass from the field of action out into the wide world to make a name great in the eyes of all. as we, the Class of 1912 have made a name and reputation for ourselves in the eyes of everybody connected with the school which no other class can hope to equal. 12

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S EPTE MBER sixth, nineteen hnndred and eight, was a red-letter day for the Eitchbnrg High School, for it brought with it the greatest class the school has ever had or can ever hope to have. W e marched np the Wallace Way and up the school steps into the build- ing; thence to the second floor, where we hung onr hat on the bust of Beethoven, and our umbrella in the office, and took possession of every- thing in sight. For four long years we have been steadily advancing, overcoming all obstacles, until now our class has reached a height never attained. During onr Freshman year, although showing more than the usual amount of aptitude for learning, we nevertheless found time to excel in athletics, as we tied the Sophomores for first place in inter- class football, won the interclass baseball championship, and got sec- ond place in the interclass track meet. Our Sophomore year, like our Freshman, was a year of continu- ous success in all our alTairs. W e won note by the superb manner in which we conducted ourselves on all occasions. When we reassembled at the beginning of Junior year, our num- l)ers diminished, but our spirit shone undimnied. During the second week we elected class officers, chose our class pin, a very pretty orna- ment, selected our motto: ' ‘Pete certem finem” faim at a certain end), which we have always lived up to. We also made our debut into social 11

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LAURENCE SANDERSON AYER. The eagle, he was lord above, 2. a. ' ft 9T— And Laiiry, lord below. The south wind headed this way in our sophomore year and “Breezes” was one of us. His cheerfulness and good nature made him liked by us all, to such an extent that we elected him president of our class for both our Junior and Senior years. Laury is headed for Dartmouth. Zeta Phi. PRISCILLA BRAINERD COVELL. Her picture in mJy heart I bore, Long after she was seen no more. Vice-president of the Class, Priscilla is one of our popular members. She spent most of her time this year between entertaining Laury and posing as a photo- grapher’s model. Noted for her hair??? i j 1 LOTTIE MAY CONGRAM. Sensations sweet felt in the blood, And felt along the heart. Lottie is also one of our popular girls, always being in demand at the dances. We understand that Lottie has a great weakness for autos. She has served as secretary this year, and done her work well. Noted for her good nature. JOHN CHESTER BATH. A proper man as one shall see in a summer’s day. we know that Chet is here. Chet has shown off his Do, re, mi, fa!! Whenever such notes are heard singing abilities by leading the school in singing in preparation for the sing-out. Zeta Phi. Noted for his singing. 13