Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1928 volume:

1928 CLASS BOOK Numqiiam Conari Desine Published by the Class of 1928 of the Fitchburg High School ■ 7 BOARD OF EDITORS Editor-in-Chief Raymond A. Dunn Business Manager Donald F. McManus Assistant Business Manager Charles E. Cashman, Jr. Write-up Committee Lucy K. Dunn, Chairman Bernard E. Brooks Charles E. Cashman, Jr. Edward Clark Mary F. Cross Raymond A. Dunn Antoinette D. Godin Agnes G. Hakkarainen John G. Keating Cynthia King Bessie A. Wickham Irma J. Kontio Isabel Lawrence Aune H. Makela Helen E. Mason Donald F. McManus Bernard L Mullahy John M. O'Neill, Jr. Pearl Shuman lola M. Sutton Irja V. Waris Joke Committee Mary F. Cross, Chairman William G. Berndt Helen C. Dempsey Leon A. Drury, Jr. Art Committee Rachel Mossman, Chairman Katharine R. Wilson E. Genesta Baker Athletic Committee Bernard L Mullahy 2 To Helen Florence Stratto7i With deep appreciation of her interest in us as pupils and for her untiring efforts in the promotion of Senior dramatics ive, the Class of 1928, in grateful remembrance dedicate this book 3 fCharles T. Woodbury James A. Chalmers Bruce F. Jeffery Ernest J. Adler Clarence N. Amiott William J. Ashline J. Edward Bouvier Lou E. Brigham Alice W. Brown Thomas C. Brown Harry J. Butler Marie Champagne Helen E. Collins William H. Dooling Armand J. Dufour Anna E. Dunn Carrie F. Fairbanks Wallace W. Farnsworth Alice C. Fuller Maud L. Gifford Jeannette Gruener jMabel Harrington Joseph A. Harwood Adelberta A. Haskins Dartmouth Middlebury Toronto University Fitchburg High Fitchburg High Fitchburg Normal Holy Cross Boston University Mt. Holyoke Amherst Holy Cross Middlebury Sargent Harvard Franciscan College of Burgos, Spain Smith Wellesley Fitchburg Normal Wesleyan Smith Wellesley Massachusetts Normal Art Harvard Radcliffe Principal Principal Assistant Principal, Book- keeping, Economics Physical Training Supervisor of Physical Training Manual Training Director of Music Secretary English Mechanical Drawing American History, Civics, and English French Physical Training Solid Geometry and Trigo- nometry, Industrial Mathematics Spanish English Latin, Geometry Printing French Algebra, Bookkeeping, Latin Biology Freehand Drawing English, American History and Civics, Modern and Medieval History Study Supervisor 4 Ralph W. Howard Frank M. Howe Alice B. Hoyt Ralph K. Hubbard Lottie B. Kinsman § Florence W. McCarthy Elva L. Mclntire Helen I. Merriam Josie S. Miner Mary G. Murphy Anna Nason Ethel L. Peabody Alice R. Pepin Carl W. Perkins Richard C. Potter Orlana Ranney Louise VV. Sawyer Bertha L. Sherwin Mary C. Smith Helen F. Stratton Herbert P. Sullivan Philip J. Tarpey Lillian M. Taylor Norma M. Henderson Francis A. Sheehan Head of Department. tDi( tDied November 26, 1927. §Rei Salem Normal Dartmouth Fitchburg Normal Harvard Radcliffe Trinity Fitchburg Normal Wellesley Brown Simmons Massachusetts School of Arts Jackson Fitchburg Normal University of Maine Massachusett s Agricultural College Smith Salem Normal Fitchburg Normal Wellesley Smith Holy Cross Colby Smith Pupil Teachers Wellesley Holy Cross October 19. 1927. ;ned October 28, 1927. Bookkeeping, Stenography Mathematics Sewing Latin, French English Modern and Medieval History Supervisor School Lunch Biology Typewriting Bookkeeping, Stenography Freehand Drawing English, German French, Music Physics, Biology Chemistry English Stenography Librarian American History and Civics English Geometry, Ancient History, Modern and Medieval History Elementary Science, Chem- istry English French, English Modern and Medieval His- tory, Biology IN MEMORIAM MubA Marnngtnn The Class of 1928 holds in grateful remembrance our teacher of Drawing in the Fitchburg High School who died October 19, 1927. Possessed with a complete training in art and with a thorough knowledge of the teaching profes- sion, she maintained the highest standards in her chosen work. Her sudden passing at the height of her powers deprives the .school and (he community of one who had a fine appreciation of the beautiful. S IN MEMORIAM 1903- 192r This year the school and particularly our Class suffered an irreparable loss in the death of our dearly beloved principal and friend. We miss his voice, his kindly smile, yet somehow he is still here, though an invisible presence. We live as before, under his guidance, influenced by his unspoken judgment, inspired by his ideals. The memory of what he has done for our school, and for us, his pupils, is the immortal legacy which he has left to inspire us to develop all thai is iiighest and best in our lives. 7 CLASS '26 BOOK Bernard Ignatius Mullahy Bud has been president of our class for two years and has filled his office efficiently. He has been a member of the Student Council for three years and is now its presi- dent. He is a prominent figure at school dances and is also a football letter man. The excellent joke department of the Red and Gray this year was due in part, no doubt, to the chairmanship of Bud. Council (2), Red and Gray Board (2-3-4), Vice- President of Council, Class Relay Team (3), Class Presi- dent, French Club, Marshal (3-4), President of Council, President of Debating Club, Class Play, Football, Dra- matic Club, Gold F , Class Book Board (4). Mary Farquhar Cross Here lies the promise of celestial worth We often wonder how Mary can take charge of the Red and Gray, write jokes for the Class Book, and belong to every club in the building. Promptness and accuracy are her sterling qualities. Ever willing to help, always giving encouragement by her friendly words and witty remarks, so radiant in personality that her presence is felt through- out the whole building. Music Essay (2-3), Dramatic Club, Debating Club (2-3-4), Marshal (3), Basket-ball, Councillor (2-4), French Club, Red and Gray, Glee Club (3-4), Hockey, Secre- tary' of Debating Club, Class Book Committee, Vice- President of Glee Club, Prize Play, Class Song Words, Editor of Red and Gray, Publicity Chairman of Central Musical Committee (4). Lucy Katherine Dunn Lucy has managed to combine many talents behind that quiet twinkle, and has performed the arduous duties of a class secretary without complaint. Her particular field of endeavor is debating, in which she has scored much suc- cess by enmeshing her opponents in arguments so involved that Socrates himself could not penetrate their inmost reaches. Vet wordy strife is far from being the measure of her resources, for Lucy is a tower of strength in nearly all school organizations, and has proved her executive capacity by the skill with which she daily coerces her brother into carrying home the mutual subjects for even- ing research. French Club (2-3-4), Secretary of Council, Vice-President of Dramatic Club, President, Vice-President of Debating Club (3-4), Class Book Board, Class Play, Marshal (4). John Gerard Keating As wise as they come Jack is our Class Treasurer. He has lovely, wavy hair, and a winning smile that steals the girlies' hearts. He also has a voice like a lark, and can always be heard above the others in the Glee Club. Jack is an up-to-date dancer. We believe that Mr. Sullivan showed him how to step. Although he believes that success comes in cans, we hope that he will find it in his studies also. Jack will continue his studies at Holy Cross College. Council (2-3-4), Class Treasurer, Marshal, Class Relay, (3-4), President of Dramatic Club, Vice-President Glee Club, Class Plav, Operetta, French Club, Debating Club (4). 9 CLASS '25 BOOK 3 Sylvia Elvi Aalto A good disposition that gold cannot buy Sylvia has a quiet, pleasing manner and is always ready to help out. She is fond of all sports and was a member of the famous hockey team of '28. She may be seen carrying a pile of books under her arms to try to make herself look more important on account of her size. A good student and a true blonde. May you find happiness and success in the future. Track (2-3), Dramatic Club, Volley-ball (3), Hockey, Glee Club (4). Margaret Adler hold the work poised on a pencil's point We have with us this evening, dear friends, an artist — in good sooth a cartoonist of the first water. Many are the clever sketches with which she has amused her com- panions-in-crime. In fact, Margaret's main lines are drawing and flirting with both eyes and pencil. But who can blame her swains? For Margaret wins our nomina- tion for the beauty contest at an easy walk, and this vote is supported by a gentleman whose profession renders him a good judge — the class photographer. Basket-ball (2), Glee Club (3). Alice Marjorie Andrews Her look was like the morning's eye Alice is one of our beautiful auburn-haired girls who can claim the waves in her hair as being all her own. She first thought of becoming a business woman, but later decided in favor of the role of a college student. .She is most adept in the profession of playing tennis. Don't be surprised if you hear later on that she has turned pro. She also can turn very neat comers while driving. No need for insurance for she is not what is commonly called a speed demon. Alice helps take care of the corridor on the fourth floor and directs straying personages to their havens. Dramatic Club (3-4), Marshal (4). Foster Converse Arnold Be fair or foul, or rain or shine — The joys I have possess' d, in spite of fate, are mine, Foster went to P. A. when he was a little boy. He used to be one of Mr. B.'s favorites in history. Foster is very fond of athletics. He goes out for track, and he never misses a basket-ball game. William Henry Arnott Can turn, or holds it possible to turn Metals of drossiest ore to perfect gold Rill knows from personal experience the exact efTect of concentrated sulphuric acid upon a fabric. The coat which he wore in chemistry last year has barely enough cloth re- maining on the sleeves to hold the holes together. This year he has been more careful in his selection of studies and now he no longer places his life in jeopardy. In the Dramatic Club his l- reshman year, he more than amused us by his pranks. When not at school, Will is busy at his father's store or reading Wild West stories. AVCAV XXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Franklin George Asselta Away with him' he speaks Latin Even if Frank didn't do anything else, he'd be sure to have his Latin prepared before he'd enture into 35. Constantly he can be seen fooling around with Joe O'Connor. He doesn't look as if he cared, but neverthe- less he always manages to have his lessons done. He's interesting and entertaining company. Student Council. Ralph Ernest Bacon There is no limit to his capacity for work Ralph took six subjects his Junior year and six his Sophomore year, yet he has always maintained high scholastic standing. Although he does not always attend the High School socials, he is quite a Beau Brummel in his own quiet, reserved way. When he is not devouring his studies, he distributes papers for the Sentinel. Eleanor Genesta Baker Genesta is one of our most cheerful and friendly mem- bers. As chairman of our Thanksgiving Dance, she pro 'ed herself a very capable manager. She has a great fondness for athletes. One especially appeals to her, namely Johnny, whom everyone knows. Her fine voice has been a great help in the Glee Club this past year. Jen's spare time is spent at Shea's Theatre where her favorite saying is Rise, please! We'll never forget how lovely Genesta was in Golden Days when we were Brownies. (lolden Davs (1), Orchestra (1-2), Dramatic Club (1-2-3), Glee Club (1-4), Basket-ball (2), Poster work, Track (3-4), Thanksgiving Dance, Art Committee, Class Book (4). Edna Frances Barker Smiles galore — wit encore Edna, perhaps more widely known by the name Eddie, was one of the celebrities of the class in girls' athletics. It is impossible to be cold and dignified with her for she is so spontaneously witty that you ha -e to be gay, too. She is a very enthusiastic rooter at all the school games. Happy-go-luck -, always ready with a smile and hearty greeting. Ruth Evelyn Bennett Tall oaks from little acorns grow Ruth is a ver ' nice little girl. Long rides in the trolley car make her cheeks bloom like roses. Ruth takes the General Course and although she does not appear very Frenchy, she is very adept in that language. Glee Club- (1-2). 10 3 CLASS '25 BOOK iK William Gardner Berndt Bill the conqueror holds no idle claim to renown, for he not only captained our marvelous football team, but also starred in other sports, notably running. His avocations are gum-chewing and talking, which occupy a good twenty- four hour day, making the endurance of his jaw a subject for profound admiration. S'et his is a far from empty brain, for Bill has conceived more ingenious plans for snap book reports than any mortal before or since. His winning smile carries him over any amount of wearisome toil, and the only course that stumps is French, which naturally goes against the grain of a Teuton. Bill will undoubtedly attain a high standing in the world, for he has already passed the six-foot mark. Operetta (1), Football (2-.V4), Captain of Football, Basket-ball, Glee Club, Debating Club (4). Helen Mae Bills We meet thee like a pleasant thought Helen is a jolly good sport, and has been a great asset to the champion hockey team. She hopes to be a strict Physical Training teacher. Everywhere you see Helen you may expect to find Janet also. Helen does not let her studies bother her much, but she is a good business woman and is getting fine experience working in VVoolworth's every Saturday. Basket-ball (2-3), Hockey (2-4), Glee Club, Volley-ball (3-4), Tennis (3), Dramatic Club (4). Russell Henry Bingham Trust him not who seems a saint Russell is modest and bashful in school. He pushes his chariot from the top of Pearl Hill for a mile before he is able to get in and ride with pleasure. Women do not an- tagonize him. Once in a while he studies hard and then again — . His favorite occupation is trying to make his Durant run like a Rolls Royce. Dorothy Ann Bolt Laughter should dimple the cheek Dot is a cheery soul, and knows withal what is the proper time and place for mirth. Bookkeeping seems to hofd a peculiar fascination for her, for her desk is continu- ally littered with the impressive sheets of that vintage. She has the honor of being one of the charter members of Eddy's gang, which was founded in the old B. F. Brown, but her acquaintance is not limited to the select circle, for Dot, like Kim, is a friend to all the world. Glee Club (3-4). Pauline Frances Bonner The better known the greater is her worth appreciated Pauline is a member of the Commercial Course. Study- ing is not her favorite hobby, yet she always manages to get her lessons. Pauline seems very quiet and likable in school. She played a clever game in the girls' tennis tournament, and is an interested supporter of school ath- letics. Skating at Coggshall fills some of her spare time during the winter. Dramatic Club. 11 AVCAV XXVIII AVCAVXXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Hubert Joseph Boudreau My oivn thoughts are my companions Hubert is a very studious student. He never sits idle, but always has some studying to do. Hubert is rather a silent boy with never much to say. He likes sports and takes great interest in school activities. After school he works, so you know quite well now how his days are spent. Good Citizenship Club (1). Victor Rudolph Boutilier In vain on study, time away we throw Victor would make a lovely farm-boy. He is very re- served and spends all of his spare school hours studying. We wished he would talk a little more. To his annoyance every boy who passes him takes a notion to slap him on the back. He will not let even this interfere with his studying. Malcolm Edward Bowes It's a great plague to be handsome Malcolm seems to attract the girls' attention. We admit that he is quite sheikish-looking when he walks down Main Street, in his Sunday go-to-meeting clothes, with brown-eyed Dolly by his side. Malcolm is a sub on the football team. We don't know much about Malcolm's future; perhaps he is planning to join the marines. Basket-ball (2-3-4), Football, Track, Relay (3-4), Class Play, Councillor (4). Anna Brack Happy am I, from care I'm free Why aren't they all contented like me Every class has a rising sun and Anna is ours. Her best friends are Arlene and Terry. She is lively and full of fun. She studio hard — yes, far into the night, yet successfully hides the fact. Anna just doesn't believe in being cross, so wherever you see her, she is always laughing. A fine sport and a very good athlete. Glee Club, Basket-ball, Track (2-3-4), Hockey (2-4), Volley-ball (3), Dramatic Club (3-4). Santina Ida Bramante Sober, steadfast and demure Santina is a favorite with both teachers and pupils, and her quiet unassuming ways have gained her many true friends. Santina's capability with the needle is un- questioned and she frequently has exhibitions of her handi- craft in Miss Hoyt's room. She is a good student, es- pecially in history. She represents the school at Wool- worth's on Saturdays. 12 CLASS '26 BOOK Howard Allen Bridgman, Jr. The very pink of perfection Howard's name seems to give some an opportunity to jolly him. But if they have an idea that he's a meek per- son, they're all wrontf, for Howard is a game and scrappy fellow. All sports have a great interest for him. Out- standing among these is basket-hall which he plays with keen relish. Historical dates and references are carefully stored away in his mind, and those which are unknown to him are few and far between. Bridgman is also an earnest debater, hax ing the ability to mo e his audience — usually to laughter. One of the most distinguished members of the Shirley crowd. French Club, Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Class Play (4). Bernard Egan Brooks 7 know what I knoiv No matter where Bunny is, he's sure to have a good time. He's got some spunk for a fellow of his size, for he's one of the members of Mr. Hubbard's Fourth Year Latin Class and he surely can explain those math examples. He may also be one of our future Barrymores. Dramatic Club, French Club, Glee Club, Manager of Track Team. Evelyn Charlotte Brunt She has eyes so soft and hroivn; take care Evelyn has a very sweet face and lovely brown eyes. She resides in room 28. A great deal of her time is devoted to athletics. Evvy is a star basket-ball player and is fond of hockey. She took the Commercial Course, but most likely, instead of pounding the typewriter she will spend her time teaching physical exercises to the other employees. Operetta, Glee Club (1). James Curtis Bul cock Haste makes waste Speed is exactly the same in recitation and action. .Slow and steady wins the race is his maxim. It would take something quite out of the ordinary to excite Jimmy. Unlike his fellow Americans, whom the Fnglish find always in too much of a hurry, Speed takes his time. Everyone admires him for his straightforwardness and his sports- manlike manner. Jim would make an honorable, impar- tial, and upright judge. Glee Club (3), Track (4). Marion Burnett And such a one I remember Whom to look at was to love Marion laughs, smiles, and shakes her pretty head, and we all are overwhelmed by her charm. -She is an excellent piano player, but seldom condescends to play in public. Marion spends her mornings and forenoons in school, her nights at home, and all the rest of the time in Leominster. Glee Club. 13 CLASS '25 BOOK s . Carmelo Edward Cascio Born to write, converse, and live with ease Carmelo very easily stands out in a group because of his well-groomed appearance. He might well be called Lord Chesterfield the second. He left us for a while, but the spirit of Fitchburg High called him back again. It is Carmelo to the front when it comes to English. He is one of the shining stars of that class. When an explana- tion is needed, he is always ready. Track (3). Charles Edward Cashman, Jr. The world knows little of its greatest men Oh, what a business head! As assistant business man- ager of the Class Book, Buddy is just perfect. In return for four years of hard study of Latin, he has received the name of that famous character, Cassius. He certainly can act the part, too. We wonder what Miss P'uller's fifth hour French Class would have been like without Buddy's wise remarks and actions. He was the business head and President of our French Club, also. Orchestra (1-2-,?), School Council (3-4), Red and Gray Board, President of French Club, Class Play, As- sistant Business Manager of Class Book, Dramatic Club' (4). Antoinette Natalie Cattel Can word describe thee;' Antoinette smiles continuously. We believe she has two reasons for doing this: first, she is always happy and sec- ond, she sports an irresistable pair of dimples. She also has a charming giggle, all her own. Her long, dark hair and bright eyes certainly fascinate us. She seems to en- joy Spanish. She believes in speaking out what is on her mind. Dramatic Club (1). Antonio Edward Celuzza Modest, yet all of a kins, w h(' Chick hails from Water Street. He is a cheerful and jolly chap, always ready for a joke. Chick is a quiet fellow, but we believe that he finds amusement occasion- ally when away from his books. Chick performs very well on the violin. Good-natured and friendly and universally well liked. Orchestra (1-3-4), Band (4). Philip Milton Chitoff That Phil has plenty of friends is attested by the crowd that rides home with him from school. With them as a starter, he could soon build up a wonderful jitney business. Though not very conspicuous in every day clothes, he cuts quite a figure in his stylish overcoat and million dollar hat. One of Phil's lesser known assets is his extraordinary line. Every time he throws this wicked line his face radiates joy. i'hil made a doughty guard for the football team as it was pretty hard for anyone to push two hundred fight- ing pounds out of his way. Operetta (1), C, ee Club (2), Football Team, Debating Club. 14 CLASS '25 BOOK s . Myrtle Alyce Christian Life's but a series of triffes Myrt with her curly locks and her bewitching smile can- not help being known by each and every pupil. She is a wonder at basket-ball and a star hockey player. The only thing that Myrt doesn't play is football. .She makes up for this by cheering loudly at the games. Basket-ball (2-.?-4), Hockey (2 4), Dramatic Club, De- bating Club. John Elmer Christiansen And say to all the world — 7 .s ;',v a nuni John has the distinction of being the most sincere woman-hater in the class. He dislikes them so much that he can't study from thinking of it. John is generally known as Peckas. His hobby is basket-ball. Doris Frances Cielo Black eyes, black hair — a pleasing combination Doris's last name means heaven which certainly can be applied to her eyes. We often wondered where she obtained her large array of clothes and lately discovered that she has the art of taking stitches down to perfection. Doris spends her afternoon making change for the cus- tomers of the Goodnow Pearson Company. Glee Club. Edward Clark Deep in thought, and -word, and deed Our friend Edward is a scholar and an artist. His marks are certainly envied by most of the class. Ed, do you think it worth while to walk from West Fitchburg to Water Street to purchase a well-known breakfast food? He is a fine chap and liked by all who know him. Class Mag Committee (3), Write-up Committee (4). Louise Catherine (dements Smiling she's seen from morn till night' Loui.se, who came to us at the beginning of the -Senior year, did not waste any time, but started right away to show us how popular she could be. Her chic appearance and coal black hair are points that cannot be overlooked. I-ouise's usual buddy is Mary Sleep. Dramatic Club. 15 AVCAV XXVIII AVCAVXXVin JSv CLASS '26 BOOK 3. Mary Alice Clifford So that my life be brave, what though not long? Mary is a girl who is willing to make a bet any time pro- vided she is sure of winning. She became one dollar richer at the time of a well-known ringside affair. Don't ever ask her to pronounce chrysanthemums for she will be sure to stumble over it. Her lack of understanding the question at hand is often the cause of a period long discussion, which event is cordially greeted by the rest of her class- mates. Ellyn Josephine Coates Her voice was honeysuckle sweet It seems hardly credible that a red-haired damsel should combine a demure pensive mien with flaming locks, but this bright light of our class has achieved it. Ellyn is an original spirit in more than the mere spelling of her name and has, indeed, almost a dual personality: for despite her nun-like appearance, she cherishes a fondness for the bright lights of Acadia and the Rainbow Club, and though she is among the C's she occupies a back seat in Room 22, fourth period. Probably in the future Ellyn will appear at the Lyric during her tours of the country, for she has often delighted us with her clever impersonations. Glee Club, Senior Class Ring Committee, Senior Class Play. Simone Gertrude Collette Her worth is very dear in our regard We do not see much of Simone, for one week she is with us and the other she works at the Normal School. Simone is an excellent French student and won the second prize in French her Sophomore and her junior year. Simone is a very quiet girl and seldom speaks, but she always has a ready answer when called upon. Marshal (4). Herbert Leo Connors We shall never see his like again Rangy was a valuable man at end on the football team. He was often used to kick-off, even though he did kick with his left foot. Herb is quiet at school, but we believe he finds time now and then to enjoy himself when he can get away from his books. He is an interesting and un- tiring talker and has amused us at football assemblies with his readv good humor. Football (.V4), Glee Club, Debating Club (4). Arne William Cooke Marks may rise and marks may fall. But mine are high forever Arne is just one of the class who studies, works, and has a good time, too. He studies at H. S., works at Cowdrey's, and plays everywhere. He has always maintained a high standing in his studies. His wide-spaced grin gets him into all kinds of difficulties. He is a marked man on the street because of his height and his Boston bag. 16 js CLASS '25 BOOK Mary Natalie Coombs Who climbed the grammar tree, and knows Where each noun, verb, and participle grows Mary is a girl who likes to study and is seldom seen without an armful of books. Miss Dunn seems to con- sider her an ideal English student. Reading claims a bit of her time and she is frequently seen selecting a good book at the librar '. Mary is an ardent sports fan and attends nearly all the games. Dramatic Club, Glee Club (3-4), Debating Club (4). Hazel Evelyn Corkum True friendship dominated her every action Hazel appears to be a rather quiet member of our class, but of course, we can't always judge by appearance. When one really does become intimate v ith her, one could not find a better friend. In her studies she is good, and her name is usually on the honor roll. She is seen about school with Edith and numerous others. Palmer Ernest Cox A strappan youth; he takes the mother's eye Palmer resides in Room 28 because he comes to school every other week. It is nice to be bashful and reserved like Coxie, especially when there is something worth while behind the shyness. He is a staunch supporter of the track team and is very fond of tennis. Studies are not exactly to his taste, but he always makes the grade. Relay Team (3). Paul Edward Crosby Men may come, men may go. but I go on forever Paul, a happy-go-lucky fellow, is always in good humor, 'ou would think to see him that he is rather bashful and no ladies' man, but is he really? Maybe we don't know about that, but probably someone does. We are aware that studying is not his hobby. Paul is an e.xcellent dancer and an ever helpful friend. Substitute on Relay Team (3), Class Party Committee, Debating Club (4). Ellen Charlotte Crowell Witty, jolly, carefree, always happy as can be Ellen surely is one of the very happy members of our illustrious class. She always enjoys a good time and can cheer us up when we're blue. Her laugh can be heard almost everywhere about school, but she can be serious sometimes. .She is a staunch supporter of all our athletic games and does her best to cheer our boys to victory. Her friends are numerous. Normal School is her goal and we all wish her the best of luck. Glee Club (2-3-4), Dramatic Club (2-4), French Club (4). 17 CLASS '25 BOOK 3 Margaret Wilson Cunnirjgham Slie is a bonnie wee thing Greta is a typical Scotch lassie born where the bagpipes skirl. She seems to be very demure, but those twinkling eyes contain myriads of sparkling humor. She is an ex- cellent dancer, and it is rumored that she frequently in- dulges in the Highland Fling. School work is Greta's forte. If it were not for her Scotch characteristics, we would be influenced to believe her a French girl on account of her modish attire and ability to parlez-vous. Alfred James Dailey All things come to him who stands and waits Alfred is so unobtrusive that he walks on his tiptoes for fear of making a noise. He lives just on the other side of Moran Square. Even so, he does not get much practice for track because he starts for school too early. Glee Club, Band, Baseball, Track. Stanley Earl Dalbeck Keep her for she is thy life It seems that Dolly's favorite pastime is hanging around the second floor at recess time. It's funny how he always picks on the short and cute ones. A good sport, he has taken part in football and basket-ball. He believes also in doing some of his lessons which is unusual for a young man in his position. Baseball (3-4), Football (4). Mary Leah Daley Jest so that it may not become earnest When Irish eyes are smiling and a hearty spasm of laughter shakes the air, know ye without further introduc- tion that the lady is Mary. Her motto is Omnibus at 7.15 A.M. and 2 P. M., always excepting chance social en- gagements in 26. Mary is rather a remarkable gymnast, and her lively and graceful antics on the floor of the As- sembly Hall, have often aroused snappy comment from Miss Collins. Her real specialty, however, is the Swanee River clog, at which she is adept. It is our heartfelt wish that Mary's future path in life may include no prone-falls or even deep-knee bends. Paul Richard DeBarge Perseverence keeps honor bright Paul is considered one of the popular boys of the class, especially by the fairer sex. Perhaps his snappy appear- ance plus his rosy blush, contribute largely to his success. Elizabeth, his Ford, accompanies him to school every day. Hunting is Paul's favorite amusement and not infrequently does he bring home the bacon. Paul is employed every second week, but he certainly makes up for lost time the next. 18 CLASS '26 BOOK 3. Donald Francis Demont A quiet worker, a stedfast friend'' Donald is very shy and retiring, but at heart he just loves to be socialsle. He has English fourth hour in Room 22. Every now and then he proves to us that he is truly present by spouting forth streams of hidden knowledge. Donald is a great outdoors man and is the only boy in the class who has been awarded the Eagle for his prowess in scouting. Catherine Mary Dempsey I'll smile while the rest oj the world goes by Catherine is not related to Jack, although some people think that there is a slight resemblance. She has dark hair which she wears in a most becoming boyish bob. When she smiles she just beams all over. We envy her because she has a wonderful limousine, yet lives only two stones throw from the school. Helen Catherine Dempsey Always ready, ahvays there, Always willing to do her share We cannot help liking Helen as she is always so lively and full of fun. But she can be very serious at times. When she is working as secretary of the Dramatic Club, j'ou'd hardly know her, she's so dignified and industrious. Her major sport seems to be tennis, but her specialty is working with insects and animals in the Biolog ' Lab. She has just loarls of friends of both sexes. Earrings are very becoming to you, Helen. Glee Club (2), Class Ring Committee (3), Marshal, Secretary of Dramatic Club, Class Book, Senior Class Play (4). James Vincent Devlin There is mischief in this man When school is over, Turkey turns his steps toward West I'itchburg. He is a patron of the school dances and never fails to enliven the company. Turkey is an industri- ous chap and until lately has worked at the PVank G. Smith China store. He finds opportunity for a good time now and then. Class (May, Glee Club (4). Nicholas Joseph DiNinno Serene oj mind, cheerfid of heart icholas is a prominent member of our wonderful band. He is a good I' rench scholar and may often be seen pound- ing the keys of the typewriter under Miss Miner's compe- tent guidance. Nicholas sits in Room 28. He very .seldom talks in school, for he believes his life should be devoted to music and commercial work. Orchestra, Band (2-,?-4). 19 CLASS '25 BOOK John Francis Dooling O liberty! thou goddess heavenly bright John studies when he has to, but he has plenty of other ways to spend his time. He is an excellent skater and a graceful dancer. He is fond of the movies. That is why he ushers at Shea's. Baseball (3-4). Paul Thomas Driscoll Wearing his widsom lightly A happy-go-lucky boy, famous for his black and white shoes. They are his one sensitive point. He will be re- membered for his cartoons; the only unfortunate thing is that he usually takes greater pleasure in them than any- one else. Paul's one great delight is golf, although he could easily qualify as a movie critic. Occasionally he has his quiet moments, but we ask him, How often do they occur. Leon Arthur Drury, Jr. My life is one dem'd horrid grind Leon is always calm and composed. Every morning he walks into Mr. Hubbard's class like a little tin soldier. He'd brave anything. He and Mr. Howard are inseparable. Beware of him when he puts on his Beau Brummel manners because he's out to sell a ticket for a dance. A good sport and a good dancer. Dramatic Club (2-3-4), French Club, Orchestra, Red and Gray (3-4), Manager of Basket-ball, Class Play. Paul Kenneth Dudley By knowledge we do learn ourselves to know Paul is one of our left-handed friends whose glasses lend him an otvl-like look. We fear, however, that some of his ideas might come to grief if put to practice. He appreci- ates a joke immensely, especially if it is on someone else. To prevent a joke being played on him in the physical lecture room, he always either sits on his books or holds them tightly. Raymond Anthony Dunn A gentleman, a scholar, a true friend Raymond is in all respects a model Senior. He is in the foremost ranks of scholarship and is highly regarded by both teachers and pupils. A glimpse into his handsome, somewhat stern, yet boyish features cannot but evoke admiration for the lofty ideals and characteristics por- trayed there. Marshal, Glee Club (2), School Council, Class Book Committee (4). 20 CU '25 BOOK James Allyne Durkin Fortune assists the hold Jimmy has a natural tendency towards wearing bright ties. He is always in a cheerful mood and his vocal train- ing shows itself in his tone whenever he meets anyone he knows. He may be seen and heard morning and noon in the lunch-room where the most pleasant and carefree hours of his school life are spent. Either a similarity in name or manner, or both, brings him into intimate association with Jimmy Devlin, the man from the wild and woolly West. Relay Team, Glee Club. John Frederick Earley Fred is a violinist and member of the orchestra. Even- ings he may usually be seen, like a true pharmacist, labor- ing behind the soda-fountain in Murphy's. He is an efficient marshal and directs with skill the passing of those students who venture near the boys' entrance on the first floor. Fred is also Secretary-Treasurer of the Boys' De- bating Club. We understand that he is to be a pharmacist and we wish him success in his undertaking. Orchestra, Marshal (3-4), Secretary-Treasurer of Boys' Debating Club, Class Play, Class Party Committee (4). Eugelia Eddy As merry as the day is long We all like Tinky 'cause she is so full of fun. Whenever she's around, we're almost always sure to be in fits of laughter. Although books haven't much interest for Tinky, she manages to get along O.K. She has a large circle of friends of both sexes and is very fond of dancing. Dramatic Club (1-4), Glee Club, Hockey (2), Basket- ball. Sylvia Marie Elovaara love tranquil solitude And such society As is quiet, wise, and good Sylvia is one of the most ambitious of our classmates. She is always dignified and serious in her dealings. The greatest thing in her high school career has been studying, which accounts for her excellent record. She is a real shark in stenography. Although Sylvia is not prominent in social or athletic activities in school, she is a loyal and devoted supporter of the Finnish Lutheran Church. Clara Harriet Erickson Iler gravest mood could scarce displace The sunshine of her lovely face Harriet does not have much to say, but then, why should she.'' Her charming smile bespeaks volumes of happy thoughts. Her twinkling eyes and curly hair have caused many a normal heart to skip a beat. We hear that Harriet is a wonderful swimmer. Maybe she'll take Gertrude Ederle's place some dav, who knows? Basket-ball (1), (lleeClub, French Club (4). 21 AVCAVXXVm A CAV XXVIII CLASS '26 BOOK Helen Esielionis We meet thee like a pleasant thought Helen is a very merry-, pleasing, entertaining lass. She is one of our famous Shirleyites and can drive a car with- out knocking down lamp posts or human beings. To hear Helen read and translate French one would suppose that she was a full-blooded Frenchman. She certainly has caught the knack of it. Helen once played Cinderella in a French play and was confronted with a confusing difficulty. The slipper wouldn't fit! She was fortunate enough to be able to take the Washington trip during her Junior year. Senior Class Play, French Club, Glee Club. Francis Joseph Espie All things come to him who will hut wait Frank certainly believes in this quotation. We have nev'er happened to see so unusual a sight as Frank hurrying. He even carries that insouciant air with him into Mr. Hubbard's fourth year Latin class. He's always full of fun, ready to hear a joke and to flash a smile to any of the members of the weaker sex. One of his favorite sports is loitering in the corridors with Foster Arnold. Walter Francis Fairbanks Secrecy has 7nany advantages Francis, a very prominent Paleface, has taken a definite stand, and decided that the fountain outside 26 is the proper place for it. Though this pillar of democracy is a quiet lad and has not focussed his attention on anything in particular, he is a steady worker, and never seems to lack friends. Perhaps he is of that ilk which prefers to hide its light under a bushel, thus preserving it for future generations. Mary Josephine Farrar And good luck go with thee Josephine made only a brief visit to our class. At the beginning'of the Senior year, she came to us from Lunen- burg High, but before we had hardly time to get acquainted with her, she left for Washington, D. C. Although small of size, she could wear as long earrings as our most statuesque beauties. Lovell Hermon Farwell An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow Lovell comes to school because he thinks the school can't get along without him. He takes the General Course. Lo ell is quite widely known because of his beautiful, high sounding name. His smile is very charming. He and Paul Crosby are always together or, as Goldsmith would say: They are never asunder. 22 Jk CLASS '26 BOOK Percy Stuart Ferguson A man without a tear Percy has recently become a member of the thundering herd from the South Side. His chief vocation is slashing type at the Sentinel Office, and we may all duly thank him for helping to give us something to read besides Vergil's and Shakespeare's thrillers. Percy's theory of study can well be expressed by the following: Two books at home are worth one in a locker. Anna Elsie Ferrazza Beauty and youth and sprightly hope Anna's velvety brown eyes are one of her numerous assets. She is Mr. Butler's capable assistant although she once took fifteen sheets of paper to get a perfect copy. Someone calls her Mary Sunshine which seems to fit her perfectly. Anna has what is commonly called It. Dramatic Club. Myrtle Filansky She is a winsome wee thing Myrtle adds another to the long 1928 honor roll. Last year she amused us with t wo humorous essays in the Red and Gray ; then to end the year right, she won the Hart- well Elementary Biology Prize. Some of her teachers think Myrtle very demure, but others know better for she belongs to the famous giggling team of Crowell and Filansky. She is one of the most cheerful little misses in the school. Ethel Sarkin, Gert Salny, and Pearl Shuman are considered her most intimate friends. Dramatic Club (3-4), French Club (4). Irene Anna Fisk Irene is one of the best athletes of our class. Last year she captained our basket-ball team, and this year played on the hockey and basket-ball teams. She also is a good tennis player, and has spent many happy times at Crocker Field. Her name appears on the High Honor Roll which shows she is a good student. She did a fine job directing traffic outside of Room 6. As President of the Girls' Debating Club, she was very successful. Irene was great at getting up bus loads for the out-of-town games, and we all appreciated them. Myrt is her companion. Basket-ball (1-2-3), Track(l-2-3-4), Debating Club (2-3-4), Hockey (2-4), Marshal (3-4), Council, Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance (4). AgnCvS Beverly Fitzgerald am loath to study Books, schools, teachers — whoever invented them any- way? Not that Aggie is sick of living — oh, no! Aggie always chooses a dramatic moment to enter a class, coming in with a smile just as her name is being marked down as absent. The instructor's eyes often stray and sometimes linger in her direction, for sad to relate, Aggie docs not believe that whispering is a sin. In spite of all this, Aggie is a very capable girl. Basket-ball. 23 AVCAV XXVIII A CA .XXVni CLASS '25 BOOK Raymond Thomas Flynn No ma?i is born without his faults Few men know how to cook A quiet boy, who holds the deserved esteem of his friends. Bud is an extremely good cook, a talent of which he is very proud. He has a very noticeable sense of humor. He is fond of athletics, but not rowing. For an explana- tion of that ask him about the time the crowd skipped him with the boat at camp last summer. Alice Agnes Forss How sweetly sounds the voice of a good woman Alice is another of our shy, demure, and retiring misses. The alluring charm of her dark eyes has caused many a would-be brunette to glance enviously at her. Elsie and Alice can be seen trotting to school together ever ' morn- ing. Every other week she deals out lunch tickets with a skilful hand. Helen Vera Freedson Her quiet and unassuming manner Brings forth her pleasant ways Frank, sincere, sweet, and attractive is this maiden of distinctly individual personality. Helen is always eager and ready to lend a helping hand. She is athletically in- clined and is a member of our girls' basket-ball and hockey teams. She will long be remembered for her conscientious effort, her willingness to co-operate, and her pleasing smile. Track (3), Hockey ( 4). Irene Claire Fregeau When she had passed, it seemed like tlie ceasing of exquisite music If a heroine should step from a story book of long ago, she could not rival Irene in charm of personality. Among her accomplishments are an excellent ability in playing the piarK) and an unusually sweet, clear soprano voice. We have appreciated deeply her sharing with us so gener- ously her creditable talents. Glee Club (1), sang at school entertainments (3), Junior- Senior Reception, Secretary of French Club, Secretary of Dramatic Club (4). Bernice Hubbard Fuller have never found the limit of my capacity for work If, on calling the Normal School, you should hear a sweet voice answer, you will know instantly that it is Ber- nice's. She fills the role of a hard working girl every other week and enjoys it immensely. She is a great lover of winter sports. Many are the times that she and Alice have gone skating together. Dramatic Club (3-4). 24 CLASS '25 BOOK Edith Naomi Gilbert To be happy is not the only purpose for which you are placed in the world Edith is a darling little farmerette. She has pretty auburn hair and lovely freckles. She is fond of studying and gets very good marks. There is nothing like the good country air to arouse an appetite for learning. Antoinette Delphina Godin A lady, a scholar, a true friend Antoinette, or as she is known to most of us, Tony, is one of the merriest members of our class. She has served faithfully as Secretary of the Glee Club and as Vice- President of the French Club this year, and has lent her voice to both of them. Tony always has a joke on the tip of her tongue to tell and is a good sport. Her smile is intriguing as the French say. She has loads of friends. Secretary of Glee Club (3-4), Vice-President of French Club (4). Rudolph Gorts Ktiowledge is proud that he has learned so much. Wisdom is humble that he knows no more Rudolph's face shows but one thought, a serious and melancholy one. He has taken to pounding the cinders on Crocker Field in an attempt to overcome distance. Ru- dolph is not provided with a loud speaker attachment so characteristic of certain persons we know. Russell Francis Grainger Still waters run deep Russell comes from the Occident every morning on the Eiffel omnibus. He has such a composed, peaceful counte- nance that he is never suspected of mischief. His smile is rare, but when amused, he laughs as heartily as the rest of us. Grainger has a fondness for Fords and frequently takes a trip to East Jaffrey, N. H. Andre Joseph Guenette A workman who need not be ashamed If Andre doesn't become a successful business man, well — we won't know whom to blame. He is one of the out- standing members of the Commercial Course and no doubt will make a name for himself in the business world. He is getting his practice by working in the office of the Putnam Machine Company. Inter-class Baseball. 25 AVCAV XXVIII 3 CLASS '25 BOOK Annie Frieda Guenther Honest labor bears a lovely face If you wish to read any of Shakespeare's plays or Lamb's Essays, seek Annie, and she will give you any book under the sun, for she keeps track of Miss Stratton's English books. There would be no need of marshals and afternoon sessions if we were all as silent and industrious as Annie. Annie never takes part in school activities, but friends from her home town, Cleghorn, tell us that she enjoys going to the movies, and likes to dance. Barbara Sargent Hackett Congratulations to Barb; one of the school's future artists. Her posters for the various school activities have been much admired. Her artistic ability is further dis- played in her devotion to the piano and the art of Pavlowa. How well we all remember the Black Bottom done to per- fection at the Junior- Senior Reception. Barb is a jolly friend, a good student, and a loyal supporter of the school sports. There are rumors that Barb will be a nurse, but we know that her career will end in happiness and a little white cottage. Dramatic Club (3-4), Glee Club, French Club, French Play (4), Chairman of Junior-Senior Reception. Agnes Gladys Hakkarainen Aggie is one of the petits oiseau.x of Miss Fuller's French Class. You can always rely on her never-failing blush for your mistakes in class. She is planning to take up the wonderful art of teaching. Her ambition is to teach Latin to the future generation. Not the least attractive things about her are her bright eyes and boyish bob. She does not allow her love of dancing to interfere with her good marks. One of the most popular Seniors who certainly be- lieves in looking on the bright side of life. French Club, Dramatic Club, Class Ring Committee, Junior Dance Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Com- mittee, Write-up Committee, Glee Club, Belle of Barce- lona, Class Play. Mildred Minerva Harland And still they gazed and still their wonder grew. That one small head could carry all she knew Dignified, modest, and unassuming are the three adjec- tives most applicable to our friend. Her dignity and seri- ousness are counter-balanced by just enough cheerfulness and humor. Mildred seems to enjoy her civics class and always manages to get a good mark on her tests. Ruth Mary Harley to her share some female errors fall, Look on her face, and you'll forget them all Ruth is a veteran of General J. Edward Bouvier's army of vocalists. She thoroughly enjoys conversation, if we may judge by her expression. Her smile is so charming that it is not difficult to notice. She prefers the new F. L. cars with the leather upholstery to the old ones to take her to her little gray home in the West. Glee Club( 4). 26 S . CLASS '25 BOOK Eleanor Frances Hawthorne A girl, light-hearted and content I wander through the ivorld Shorty would win the prize for being the shortest girl in the class, if Pearl would drop out of the contest. With her ruddy cheeks, her flaxen locks, and her lovely teeth, she is a vision of delight. Shortly after Christmas, she started to wear a fur coat which made the rest of the Seniors and the under classmen turn green with envy. Our only consola- tion is that she can't wear it graduation night. Vollev-ball, Track, Dramatic Club (1), Basket-ball (2). Priscilla Estella Hayes Is she not passing fair? Pussy has a soft sweet voice which softly sighs like a west wind. Her beseeching eyes which she raises with such an innocent air would melt the proverbial heart of stone. Those acquainted with Priscilla will always remem- ber her as one who shyly walks around the High School building. Pussy is so quiet that one might think she was trying to escape notice. Yet her quiet manner makes a good impression. Bertha Henderson A sweet attractive kind oj grace Bertha, with her fair skin, gentle gray eyes, and dark wavy hair, is one of the most attractive members of our class. Bertha, a part-time student helps Miss Miner every other week. She also does her share in keeping the traffic of the fourth floor in order. As she is athletically inclined, winter sports have a decided appeal for Bertha. Whenever anything is going on at the V, she is sure to be found there. She patronizes the movies quite frequently. Basket-ball, Glee Club (2), Marshal (4). Carl Gustave Henricson He might be silent and not cast away His sentences in vain Carl is always buried in a deep and profound silence. He pitches his tent on the southern heights of our city. He is quite studious, but does not take part in many school activities. He says he is not fond of snowy weather. In the summer, he is in his glory, for he is an ardent golfer. Orchestra. Milda Priscilla Hertel Her modest looks the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn IViscilla is very meek and modest. She even studies in study periods. Howard Chandler Christy is Priscilla's model in the artistic world and she may often be seen decorating the blackboards with fancy printing or making posters for some club meeting. Dramatic Club (4). AVCAV XXVIII 27 AVCAV XXVIII CLASS '26 BOOK 3 Charles James Heslam, Jr. Gee, but I'm a busy man Jim is always studying. He is quiet in school, but at the games, his voice is heard above all others. He is one of the most interested followers of the big league games and the boxing matches. Jim spends his afternoons in keeping his father's crops free from bugs and weeds. What would we do for vegetables if he should go on a vacation? Jim is noted for his sunny disposition. Basket-ball (2-3-4), Baseball, Relay Team (3-4), Track (4). Karl Bremer Hoepfner He does smile his face into more lines than is in the new map Karl shoots the Rapids each day without getting wet. His five years' sojourn abroad made him such a complete master of German that he no longer has any need to study it. His brown walrus-grained leather portfolio is not in- tended to make us believe him a member, of the faculty, but is for carrying home-work. Whenever the conversa- tion takes a jocular turn, a dozen spontaneous smiles light up and hide his face. Frederic Smith Huckins Happy is he who sees only clouds with silver linings Behold our Fred! This is the man who ran so fast in the Junior-Senior Relay that the Fire Department was called out to extinguish the cinders. Little would you think, gazing on his cherubic physiognomy, that here is one crafty in the lore of arousing Miss Gifford's militant spirit, but such is the fact. Fred may be found at any time clumping about the corridors and is a staunch attendant of football games, where he dutifully contributes even more than his share of the racket. Track (2), Relay (3), Debating Club (4). Catherine Mary lacoboni Always lighthearted and content That dancing ray of sunshine that flits through school is Catherine. She's as merry as the day is long. If she went on the stage with Mary Tasca, they could coin money as comedians. Catherine is well ver.sed in the Thespian art and frequently appears in our dramatic pro- ductions. The Debating Club, which once elected her Assistant-Secretary, claims her as a staunch scrapper. Catherine's snappy bob and her smart sport clothes make her an attractive young miss. Glee Club (2), Debating Club (2-3), Dramatic Club (2-3-4). Margaret Leonie Ide In her tongue is the law of kindness Margaret is the typical nice girl. She dresses well but not flashy. At home she can sew, cook, or do anything that is needed. Margaret is an excellent French student and she does well in all her school work. She intends to become a nurse. We hope that some day she will be as famous as Florence Nightingale. Margaret likes to tease as her friends know. Her aft'ability has won her many friends. Dramatic Club (1), Glee Club (3-4). 28 CLASS '25 BOOK Raymond Illingworth Of easy temper, naturally good A nd ever faithful Ray is as faithful as can be. Al! his extra time is devoted to Evelyn. No matter how cold it is, he never wears a hat. He is very quiet in some classes and very funny in others. Any time you want a pound of cheese, drop in at Ames' butter store and Ray will carve you a bit. May Mildred Innerasky My life upon her faith May is quiet and studious around school. She has ex- pressed her desire to be a teacher and plans to continue her education at the Normal School. She is very fond of children, for her leisure hours are spent every afternoon in taking care of nearly all the children in her neighborhood. May is as good a student as a nurse-maid for she has at- tained honor marks in her studies throughout the four years. Manule Jacobson O this knowledge, what a thing it is! Manule is very smart for such a little boy. He knows Vergil well and is a personal friend of Mr. Cicero. He wears dark-rimmed glasses to give everyone the impression that his only joy in life is studying, but he is as fond of sports and of a good time as the rest of us. Alvah Uuno Jakola 'The stars shine, so does an athlete Uuno surely proves that size has nothing to do with ability. He has proved himself a good student and a crack athlete. Basket-ball is his hobby in which he cer- tainly excels. The fact that Uuno was elected baseball captain in his Senior year shows the high place he holds among his fellow athletes. It is rumored that Uuno is anxious to learn to dance and that has set us wondering. With your cheery disposition, generous nature and your willingness to help others, we are sure you will succeed in later life. Captain of Basket-ball (1), Baseball (3-4), Basket-ball, Captain of Baseball (4). Elsie Caroline Johnson A silent woman is ahvays more admired than a noisy one Elsie is a quiet and unassuming girl, but likable just the same. She and Alice are inseparable. Klsie is a great lover of books and no doubt by this time has read every book in the library. She is kept busy handing out tickets to the hungry mob at recess time. .She is a good student and a fine friend. 29 AVCAV XXVIII 3. CLASS '25 BOOK Iva Irene Jones Nothing is impossible to a willing heart Iva. takes the Part-time Course, but she stays in school all the time because she works for Miss Stratton. Iva has been a competent and ever-willing helper at all our class parties. She is very fond of ice-cream and Pauline Treasurer of Crochet Club (1), Chairman of Decoration Committee (3), Dramatic Club (2-3-4). Walter Paul Jordan learnt life from the poets A second Cicero. He has pro 'ed it many times by his words of wisdom and his desire for speech. If anyone is in trouble, Walter is right on deck with suggestions, and to be honest, many of them are taken. He is very fond of football even though it did cost him a broken bone. Football (2), Glee Club, Band, Relay, Baseball, Class Play. Myles Dominic Kalagher Oh ho'w thy worth with manners may I sing? A very dignified gentleman to be sure, but always ready with a word of cheer for his classmates. Perhaps it is characteristic of plump people to be that way. He has been most energetic in all he has done, especially in the line of athletics. Football (4j, Debating Club (4). Irja Ingrid Kantola As sweet a girl, as true a friend As ever would be found Irja in her classes reveals her ability as an all-round stud t. Her many other good qualities endear her to all her friends. She is an ardent follower of all sports and never misses a game. Noted for her good disposition. Basket-ball (4). Daniel Kaplan Come not within the measure of my wrath Danny was born to be a leader and woe unto him who contradicts his statement. When he first came from New 'ork, Danny had the usual New 'orker's twang in his speech, but now he is a full-fledged Fitchburger and is proud of it. Many pupils can thank Kaplan for saving them from a sojourn in Room 26 as he picks up the late stragglers. He is a cle er hoopster and an equally good football player. Miss Peabody was proud of Danny. Basket-ball, Dramatic Club (2), Track (4). 30 CLASS '26 BOOK JK Ina Kyllikki Karvonen A friend is worth all hazards we can run Ina has many good qualities, but her good nature is the most valued and agreeable. Her boyish bol) and laughing eyes belie her modest manner. Ina helps her gallant bus- driver drive the .Shirley bus. .She would rather hike through the woods and fields than study, eat, or sleep. Consistent work and personality will carry her a long way on the road to success. Barry Snow Kaseburg A merry heart goes all the day Barry takes the Part-time Course. Every other week he works on a farm. He is very healthy. In fact, .some people consider him quite stocky. Rarry is fond of all out-door activities, especially skating. Joseph Paul Keating They who are faithful to themselves find happiness Joe is an usher at the Lyric. Regardless of this fact, he has managed to take four years of Latin. He's not ery noisy, but he certainly wins admiring glances from the girls although he doesn't pay any attention to them. We know that Joe d oesn't know half the nice remarks made about him by the fairer sex when his class picture appeared. He's a good sport and a faithful friend. School Council (3), Debating Club. Martha Frances Kelley Black hair, black eyes — a pleasing combination Martha, one of our popular girls, has a charming per- sonality. She is in every sense a good sport and is always game for a good time. Whenever you see a flash of color, a new styled hat or gown, you will know Martha is present. Apparently she is oblivious to the more serious things of life, but behind those snappy black eyes we feel there is a large supply of gray matter. Clee Club. Leslie Ransom Kincaid The only way to haw a friend is to be one An anient student, esi)ecially of Civics and Iiist )r -. He has been much before the public eye at the lunch counter. His curly hair and small stature serve to make him the more conspicuous. In his spare time he is in the newspaper business. 31 AVCAV XXVIII AVCAVXXVIll J£v CLASS '26 BOOK S . Cynthia King Her air, her manner, all who saw admired Cynthia's many frie nds highly esteem her for her sterling qualities. She is jolly, interesting, sympathetic, and above all a true friend. Studies are not a form of drudgery to her, and she has attained a high honor record. Cynthia is a star pupil in Miss Gruener's Biology Class, and has become very fond of the dear little frogs and butterflies. She plans to be a nurse and we wish her the best of luck in her work. Dramatic Club, Glee Club (2-3-4), French Club, Write- up Committee, Class Play Committee (4). Jolin Meredith Kinsey I'll be at charge for a looking glass, And entertain a score or two of tailors John is another unsung hero of the Class of '28. We cannot help knowing him because of his well-groomed appearance and engaging manner. John is one of Miss Root's dancing pupils, but that doesn't make him neglect his studies. John is quite a piano player, but he seems to hide his talent. Perhaps that is because he didn't come to us until his Junior year. Donald Arthur Knight His bark is worse than his bite Don is also a South-Sider, but we don't hold this against him. Altho, like his big brother Douglas, he is a grid star of no mean ability, his favorite pastime is dancing. It takes him a long time to get on the floor, but when he does — . Incidentally he doesn't hate the opposite sex — ■ not Don. Relay, Glee Club (1), Football, Basket-ball, Baseball, Track, Band (2), Class Play (4). Douglas Delbert Knight Friends — he has many; Foes — has he any? Doug had real hard luck at football this year. He made many attempts, but they were all in vain because of in- juries much to everyone's disappointment. Doug is Don's other half and we have trouble in telling them apart. In school he is popular and has many friends. We know it would please one of the Junior girls if Doug should return to school next year. Basket-ball, Track (2), Football, Junior Relay (3). Aino Elvira Kokkinen Bid me discourse and 'twill enchant thy ear Aino has certainly been a success as Chairman of the Exchange Department of the Red and Gray. The place she reserved on the Honor Roll her Freshman year she has kept ever since. Every other week she helps Mr. Otis run the continuation office. Sports and the art of Terpsichore take up whatever other time she has. Aino's faithfulness and perseverance will surely bring her good results in the future. Won a good sportsmanship pin (2), Exchange Chairman of Red and Gray Board (3-4), French Club (4). 32 CLASS '25 BOOK Irma Josephine Kontio Irma's particular weakness is animals, which accounts for the stray cats and dogs often seen on her doorstep. The only song she has ever been heard to sing is: Where, f)h Where is My Little Cat Gone? Is there a magazine or book published that doesn't pass through Irma's hands? She is proud of thefact that sheisoneof Kmpressjosephine's namesakes. At school in her spare moments she decorates her book covers with profiles and eloquent flourishes of her signature. The athletic team has certainly had its share of support from Irma. She has a charming personality and has managed to keep up an Honor Record in school. French Club. Paula Salome Kopsala Beauty and wisdom go hand in hand Paula is a typical blond beauty. Her laughing eyes, pretty teeth and lovely hair make her a comely ornament for the fourth floor corridor. Paula is smart in school work as well as in dress. Her name is often on the Honor Roll Dramatic Club (1), Marshal (4). Vieno Koski Looks are deceiving Vieno is quieter in school than outside. .She and her better half, .' ili, who needs no introduction, can always be seen strolling into school a little later than the rest of us because she comes from the far away region of Greene's ice pond. 'ieno is very fond of swimming and skating and just loves camping out. She has a natural gift for making and keeping friends. Toivo Matti Kotilainen Wilt thou have music? Toivo, sometimes known as Terrible Toby is an accom- plished musician. The piano sends out the most enchant- ing jazz when Toi o plays. He can play other kinds of music as well, but jazz seems to be his favorite. We hear that lately he has been forming an orchestra. Studies and girls do not worrv Toivo the least bit. Relay (3). Hilma Ethel Laakko say little, but when time shall serve There shall be smiles Hilma ordinarily wears glasses to school, but when she puts on her best bib and tucker, she lays them aside. She has a very sweet smile and a (|ueer little way of cocking her head on one side when she considers a point. Hilma was Mr. Hubbard's efficient stenographer and did all the typewriting for the Class Book How we all envied her because she could read all the write-ups except, alas, her own. 33 AVCAVXXVm CLASS '26 BOOK Rita Florence Lalonde A smile that glowed celestial rosy red Rita is an industrious irirl who makes use of her short- hand and typewriting by working after school at the Centra! Hardware. Rita is one of our professional skaters and Sunday afternoons she shows her skill at Mirror Lake. She always has a good word for everybody. Chester Colwell Lamb Football's the 'world and all the world's a football ' Our little Lamb was ihiported from North Napkin, Junior year, and not once has the transaction been regretted, though there must have been gnashing of teeth in the old home town. Vor Chet is one of the best all-round men in High School, and besides being an all-star athlete, he argues long and loud, sings sweet duets with friend Johnny, entertains, dances, and controls masculine appetites at the lunch counter. Furthermore, he flutters the hearts of many fair damsels, and will answer on occasion to the name of Anna. If Chet's future career shows the bull-dog determination of his past, he will eventually be one of our captains of industry. Basket-ball, Baseball, Glee Club, Relav (3), Football, Debating Club (4). 'I'yyne Anna Maria Lamsa Knowledge itself is power Although Tyyne did not enter our school until Senior year, she has given us a good example of her ability, by getting her name on the High Honor Roll. Now that the girls are letting their hair grow, Tyyne can be glad that she never bobbed hers. Her chosen field is nursing. Isabelle Marion Lanzilotti Her laughter has a clearer ring Than all the bubbling of a spring Is lias an e.xceedingly pleasing personality and a smile for everyone. We hear she is very fond of dancing, and therefore surmise that she is not immune to the charms of the opposite sex. She is a good student, and gets along well with her teachers. Noted for always being with Sue. Dramatic Club, Windmills of Holland, The 15th Candle (1). Ernest Francis LaPointe My days pass pleasantly away Frnest is our greatest little rumpus raiser. When he enters a recitation room, the teachers all recognize him and his silent partner trouble, and prepare for the worst. During the past year especially, he has endeared himself to all his fellow pupils, but strange to say not to all the teachers by his unfailing sense of humor and his amusing responses. 34 Jk CLASS '25 BOOK Helene Geraldine Lavoie Her worth is very dear in our regard Helene is just bubbling over with fun and good nature. E -ery morning she rides down from Cleghorn, laughing and chattering all the way as if she didn't have a care in the worlfl. Helene is ery fond of out-door exercise, especially out-door sports and hiking. Her favorite subject is I'Vench. Isabel Lawrence Izzy's cheerful disposition and friendly smile make her a fine companion to us all. ( ur Junior Class Party was one of the features of the year, the success of which was due to l zy. She has been a marshal outside Room 26, and has kept the lines in fine order. Her name has always been on the High Honor Roll which shows her ability as a student. Izzy is an enthusiastic follower of athletics, and ushered at the football games this year. She's going to Normal .School. Debating Club (3), Marshal (3-4), French Club, Dra- matic Club, Chairman of Junior Class Party, Gold F, Usher at Football Games (4). Lyane LeBlanc A kind of little Johnny you know I.yane sits in Room 27, studying hour after hour, oblivious of the covetous glances that feminine eyes are forever casting in his direction. Lyane is a good French student. If you should ask him how he was enjoying his Senior year, he would say it is ery convenient not to have so many stairs to climb at nine and a half minutes past eight. When he is rich, he is going to install a few ele- vators to be used only by those pupils who are always coming in late. French Club (4). Eino Hjalmer Lehto Review is the mother of knowledge yVith I- ino, review is a source of disgust. I'reshmen Science, Sophomore I hysics and Chemistry constitute more than a casual review of certain topics. Can we, therefore, condemn his indifference when college Physics is heaped on for good measure? He would probably re- duce his time for the half-mile from two-ten to a flat two if he were confronted with another year of Physics, liasket-ball (2j, Track (2-3), Relay (3). Leo Pentti Leino The only jewel which will not decay is knowledge Leo is a quiet fellow, at least around school. During the last two years, he has been among the elite of the class who appear on the Honor Roll. Indications point to his going to Tech ne.xt year to find out what is H O. Soon he will be presenting his opinion of the fourth dimen- sion to the scientific world. 35 A CAY XXVIII AVCAVXXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Unto Arthur Leppanen Our sensibilities are so acute, Thejear of being silent makes us mute Unto habitually maintains a golden silence. Although often swamped with home work, he always comes back for more. He sometimes flounders in the vast number of intricate and obscure theorems in solid geometry, which surround him like a swarm of angry hornets because of his audacity in arousing them from a deep and peaceful re- pose. Harold Levy is the quiet worker who succeeds Harold is a little boy who joined our class during the Senior year. He sits in Room 22. Harold is very reserved, but has developed a great affection for Fitchburg High and is proud to call her his Alma Mater. Harry has a very stiff course of study and is fond of sciences. French Club, Debating Club, Dramatic Club (4). Dolores Mary Lombard Fair she was to behold — Mary is so small that she would easily fit into her own desk. Her smile is so charming that we overlook her petite figure. Her teeth glitter like pearls. Mary does not like school, but she sticks to it like a good sport so that she may get a diploma. Dancing is her favorite form of exercise and she is very adept in this art. Walfred Carl Longsjo There is a pleasure thai is born of pain It is rumored that Walfred Longsjo agrees that vaca- tions form the better part of school life and also that ex- aminations plus home work are enough to drive anyone to drink. We are led to doubt the verity of this gossip whenever we meet him, for his facial expression seems to indicate that nothing could be further from his thoughts. Elma Luoma True to your word, your work, and your friends Elma is equipped with a noise silencer. Carrying home an armful of books every night and burning the midnight oil give results in the good marks she always gets. Both winter and summer sports appeal strongly to Elma. A loyal supporter of our athletic teams. 36 CU S '25 BOOK Gertrude Luoma All that she does is always done well Gertrude has faithfully upheld the family tradition by getting her name continuously on the High Honor Roll. She is one of the brightest members of the Commercial Course, and will make somebody a fine stenographer, (lertrude assists Miss Miner with the typewriting classes every other week. A very good member of our Traffic Squadron. A loyal supporter of sports and school affairs. One who prefers a Junior as a chum. Dramatic Club, Marshal (4). Ruth Kay MacHugh Ruth has transgressed the laws of literature by being preferred by gentlemen, though a brunette. What she does behind those doors to which the masculine world makes tracks is a mystery, but from her appearance at school, it would seem that her charm lies in her gay good humor. Ruth's smiling face is much in evidence at all High School dances, of which she is a most loyal supporter, and there is a rumor about her prowess in basket-ball. A proof of Ruth's good comradeship is that while she is an ardent tender of the date-tree, her girl friends almost out- number those of the other sex. Central Musical Committee (4), Glee Club, Basket-ball, Tennis Club. Edward Mahonen Of their own merits modest men are dumb There are only a few students where Eddy comes from. Perhaps the situation of his home, which is quite high up and overlooks the city, has made him so quiet. If a con- test was ever held to see who made the least noise in the school, Ed would get first prize. Because he is so reserved and succeeds in keeping out of all trouble, there aren't many who know what a true and steadfast friend Eddy makes. Leo Maillet Sir, I would rather be right than be president Leo's is a busy life. It is a mystery how he gets his lessons done so well. He is more than an ordinary traffic director. He directs it on the fourth floor at school and at Cuniings' afternoons and evenings. Leo is going to Normal School and he is bound to succeed because he always looks on the bright side of life. Relay (3), Marshal (4). Aune Helen Makela Thnu'rt such a testy, teasing, pleasing lass. There is no living with thee nor without thee Aune is one of the wee misses of our class, but she be- lieves firmly in the maxim Great oaks from little acorns grow. .She helped '28 win the hockey championship by her skilful playing as left half-back. The great out-doors holds its charms for Aune and keeps her in perfect trim. She has a way of getting on the right side of her teachers. Aune is eagerly looking forward to her future occupation of nursing. Hockey, Basket-ball, French Club, Write-up Committee, Senior Flag Committee. 37 AVCAVXXVin AVCAV XXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Lawrence Hazen Marble He who speaks little, knows much Mike is a very quiet lad and not a great friend of the ladies. He is studious at all times. Only three years ago, Mii e came from the Wild West and settled in Fitchbursj. He is a handy worker at Simonds' Shop. Noted for his politeness. Miklee Gasper Marrone M' omen are born worshippers This true son of the Sheik has won fame in two special ways, by his nickname, and, above all, his moustache. As yet it is embryonic, but who can tell unless one of the local Vigilantes notices it, to what lengths it may rise or fall before graduation. Miklee is one of our foremost (?) athletes, and keeps fit after football season by conducting daily marathons along Main Street. Like every good Bedouin, Miklee has taken pains to collect a harem. Cer- tainly 1928 will never forget Miklee and the sweet soprano voice he exercises in Glee Club. Football (4), Glee Club, Debating Club. Helen Elizabeth Mason We meet thee like a pleasant thought Helen came to us from Gardner at the beginning of our Sophomore year. Now that we are familiar with her happy smile and her sparkling humor, we are sorry she didn't come sooner. Helen worked on the lunch counter her Junior year. In this way she obtained experience be- fore launching into the business world as cake seller at Brockelman's. Helen is a good student and fond of sports and dancing. Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee. Mary Lempi Matson A face with gladness overspread; Soft smiles, by human kindness bred Mary belongs to the intelligentzia and her hobby is mak- ing the-special Honor Roll. All her valuable time, how- ever, is not spent in burning the midnight oil, for she is frequently seen at the Lyric with her West Fitchburg pals. Mary's specialty is stage dancing. Her presentation of a sailor's comic dance amused those who attended the 1927 Junior-Senior Reception. Mary is an enthusiastic football fan, and she lustily joins the cheering crowds at Crocker Field. Lillian Irene Mattson .S7;_v and demure — that's me Lilly lives on a farm on Ashburnham Hill road. Al- though she likes the gay city life, she says that there is nothing to be compared with the calm, serene loveliness of a suburban villa. Lilly is ver ' ambitious. 38 CLASS '26 BOOK Francis Patrick McAneany Men's thoughts are much according to their inclinations Frank isn't tall and he isn't short. He's just medium. When it comes to school work, he's just like the rest of us — he hates to study. Frank's greatest trial is biology. He is forever getting into trouble by his mischievous pranks. He goes around with Paul McCormack. Anna Louise McCormack Let the world slide Anna walks into class about 8.15, but the teacher does not consider her tardy because she has so far to come. Anna is a good sport and enjoys dancing. She is not in the least bookish, but gets by just the same. While her future plans are unknown to us, may be she is planning to open a beauty parlor or give dancing lessons. Paul Francis McCormack He talked oj germs with frightful names And microbes fierce and grim We wonder whether Paul's appetite for dinner would be seriously affected if he studied biology during the fourth instead of during the first period. We presume that his bed is very comfortable, for he has never been known to get an early car from West Fitchburg. Perhaps he would sleep longer if he were taller. Herbert Bernard McGuirk Although Dinty is a trusted member of the staff of the A. P. it cannot be held against him. He is also a talented actor and has made several poetical ventures, some of which have been received with enthusiasm by Mr. Har- wood. On school days he can usually be seen running up Prichard Street some time between five and ten minutes past eight with visions of afternoon sessions flitting across his mind. He has been a valuable member of the Red and dray Board for two years and is at present the efficient chairman of its Athletic Department. Member of School Council, Officer of Debating Club (3), Red and Gray Board, Debating Club, Marshal (3-4). Helen McKinney Harmony with ev'ry grace. Plays in the fair proportions of her face Helen is a stunning blond with beautiful eyes and a typical schoolgirl complexion. Helen is more of a heart- breaker than the daughter of Tyndarus. She has a very stately walk due [lerhaps to much |)ractice from ushering at Shea's Theatre. Basket-ball (1-2). 39 AVCAYXXVIII CLASS '26 BOOK Donald Francis McManus A merry heart doeth good like medicine Don takes keen delight in making everyone else in the school envious of his naturally wavy hair by going without a hat, even when the temperature is below zero. But seri- ously, Don has always been a loyal rooter for '28. Besides maintaining a very high standing in scholarship, he has always contributed his share to make every activ ity of the class a success. His cheery smile and wonderful person- ality have won him a host of friends. Football, French Club, Debating Club, Dramatic Club, School Council, Manager of Relay Team, Business Manager of Class Book. Mary Louise McMurray I aughing and gay and full of fun She is ever ready ivhen frolic's begun Mary is one of the livelier members of our class. She is listed among our sheikesses on account of her becoming boyish bob. Her delightful laugh and cheery greeting give evidence that she is alwa 's happy. A good student and a true friend. Vour personality, loyalty, a nd perseverance, Mae, assure you success in the future. Junior Prom Committee, Basket-ball, Glee Club. Lillian Julia McNamara Talent and wit — an excellen' combination Lil is a Civics star. -She takes the General Course. She is an excellent dancer and is very popular at the High .School parties. Lil plans to be a nurse. Barbara Rena Miller Words, words, words! Whenever Barbara goes into the school library, Miss Sherwin prepares for a hard day for she knows that Miss Miller is not satisfied until she finds what she wants. In seeking this, Barbara makes use of a great many reference books. Barbara is especially fond of English, for this gives her a chance to expatiate. Everyone admires her everlasting, radiant smile which is never effaced except when she performs her duty as a marshal and says: Quiet, boys! Glee Club (2-3), Dramatic Club (2-.3-4), French Club (3-4), Debating Club, Class Play, Marshal (4). Harry Miller 0 good, my lord, no Latin Though Harry debates often and heatedly with his friends, they would all gladly take his part should occasion demand. Room 26 is often cheated of its prey when he succeeds in getting into his home room a few seconds before the last bell. Harry has been the perpetrator of many a joke. One of his favorites is a pocketbook attached to a string. He is best described as a little fellow who walks with long strides, while his collegiate heels beat a tattoo. Radio Club (2). 40 CL7 SS '25 BOOK Hyman Miller dure do all that becomes a man Miller has a pertinacity which will surely carry him through. This quality is seen in his daily work and in all his sports. He may be slow to get started, but there's no stopping him after he does. Nothing which demands courage daunts Hyman and though he likes to argue with Miss Haskins once in a while he is good-natured. Miller's recreations include nearly every indoor and outdoor sport imaginable. Pauline Mindt Her smile was like a rainboiv flashing from a misty sky Pauline has yet to learn the art of putting rouge on straight. She has lovely dimples when she laughs, but contrary to rule she doesn't like them. Pauline has a great dislike for Physical Training, possibly because it upsets her equilibrium. She and Spark are great pals. Usher at Football Games, Usher at Basket-ball Games (3-4). Irene Ellen Morgan It's a great plague not to be tall Irene makes up for her small stature by her jolly voice and hearty laugh. Her friends are numerous, but Mar- guerite is her steady companion. She always gets good marks, and this is not an asset that can be overlooked. Every morning, Irene can be seen walking up Main Street as fast as she can with one eye on the station clock and the other on Marguerite who is always a step ahead of her. Irene wishes to be a teacher. So, ne.xt year, she will help to represent our class at Fitchburg Normal School. Edwin Shannon Moriarty Business before pleasure Eddie has a cultured gait that the fair sex adores. He is much interested in all the school sports and plays on the baseball team. His favorite pastime is reading the write-up of the last game. Studies hold an important place in Eddie's daily routine. Ever since Mr. Sullivan's trip out West, Eddie's greatest ambition has been to escape to that wild woolly place. He intends to go to college there and maybe shoot a buffalo or two. Baseball (3-4), Debating Club (4). Raymond Gerald Morin How his fingers went when they ynoved by note Through measure fine — When Raymond plays we listen with ears pricked up, drink the melody in with our mouths, and follow with our eyes the motions of his Hying fingers. It is strange that a boy so far advanced in music should find time for other things. He does high honor work in his studies and is the most efficient treasurer that the French Club ever had. C'lee Club (2-3-4), Orchestra, Junior Class Party Com- mittee (3), Secretary of (ilee Club, Treasurer of I' rcnch Club, Dramatic Club, Senior Musicale (4). 41 mm- AVCAVXXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Benjamin Kauno Mortberg Music hath charms Ben can certainly play the violin. He is very quiet and seldom has to be spoken to by the teachers. We found from Ben that work and nothing else can make a man happy. At present, Ben is a confirmed woman hater, but we have hopes for his later years. Noted for his proficiency in Mechanical Drawing. Won prize for best drawing offered by Woman's Club, Science and Forestry Club (1), Orchestra (2-3-4). Rachel Mossman Music, when soft voices speak. Vibrates in my memory Rachel is one of our fairest blondes. Her hair, her blue eyes, her lovely skin, and her tall graceful form make a striking combination. Her voice, soft and sweet as that of the fairies, has charm. She is fond of dancing and at- tends almost every school dance. Glee Club (3), Basket-ball (3-4), Chairman Art Depart- ment of Class Book (4). Edward Bernard MuUahy Always ready, always there, Always willing to do his share Irish is another who helped to put South Fitchburg on the map. He was regular catcher on the second team of the baseball squad Sophomore year and also played on Captain Espie's team in the interclass matches last year. Freshman year, Eddy played basket-ball for the B. F. Brown Boy Scout troop. He is well known and uni- versally popular. Eddy's eyes and irresistable smile should help him greatly through life. Baseball. Herbert Francis Murphy Where the stream runs smoothest. The water is deepest Herb is a shy appearing fellow, but he does not prove to be so when the girls are around. Herb was captain of the relay team in his Junior year. He was a fast runner then, and we hope that he will improve every day in every way until in years to come he will beat Paavo Nurmi. Basket-ball (1), Football, Baseball (2), Track, Captain of Relay Team (3). Selma Ruth Nathanson Born J or success, she seemed With grace to win, with heart to hol-f Ah! Our charming senorita. Foreign languages are a de- light to .Selma. Spanish and French flow from her tongue as gently as the waters of a brook. Study and a never flagging ambition make Selma a pupil to whom her teachers proudly refer. The Red and Gray Board finds Selma a liclpful contributor as her articles are always interesting. A watchful and faultless marshal. Glee Club (2-3), Dramatic Club (2-3-4), French Club (3-4), Class Play, Marshal (4). 42 CLASS '26 BOOK Waino Armas Nikander is the quiet worker who •succeeds Wainie is an Industrial Course boy who attends school every week. After school, he works at a local hardware store. But this is not all he can do Ask this tall, slender fellow anything concerning farms. We'll guarantee you an answer. He is a joHy good fellow whose voice fits his size to perfection. Marie Delphine Nourie I'll smile while the rest of the ivorld goes by Marie's motto is, Why worry? We agree with you, Marie; nothing is e er obtained through worry. If you've got the blues, consult Marie- she'll tell you a joke to make you forget your troubles. Marie keeps busy afternoons by working in Grant's. Marie's future occupation will be office work. Raymond Thomas O'Brien Absence makes the heart grou' fonder Pinky is very short and good-looking although noted for his freckles. Whenever mischief is under way, he is likely at the bottom of it. Raymond started out with us, but when he was almost within reach of the much-coveted sheepskin, he gave up the struggle and left us. Irene Anne O'Connell Beauty like the fair Ilesperiafi tree Rich in bloov-ing gold Irene's shy, piquant face and curly tresses make her a sight fair to behold. How strange it is that all the beauties come from West Fitchburg! Irene takes the General Course and intends to go to Normal School. Naturally like all pretty damsels, she is very partial to dancing. Joseph Francis O'Connor know it is a sin For me to sit and grin Joe is the head usher at the Lyric. No wonder our girls patronize that theatre so regularly. His greatest ambition is to possess a Rolls Royce like his friend, Mr. Sullivan. Joe is a rival of Jack Keating for first honors in the grin- ning league. He doesn't belie e in exerting himself but his bonne humeur and easy manner make him a general favorite. It is also reported that he is something of an actor. Dramatic Club, French Club (3). 43 AVCAV XXVIII AVCAVXXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Daniel Francis O'Leary I'll smile while the rest of the world goes by A very cheerful lad with a smile that never wears off. He is a very ardent reader. Danny, with his winning ways, is bound to be a success. It was one of the O'Leary cows that caused the Chicago fire and so made the name famous. Danny may always be recognized by his voice. Bernice Catherine Marie O'Neill You, with your cocky little swagger Bernice, better known as Bunny, is one of the bright and joyous spots of '28. This bird of paradise believes in splashes of color all over and, when combined with such merry manners and such wickedly twinkling eyes, the result is a perfect knock-out, as many illustrious pant- wearers can truthfully avow. Bunny is Eleanor's second nature, and often proves her courage, faith, and fidelity by accompanying that gay young trafiic-dodger in her lim- ousine. One of our most popular theatres owes much of its patronage to Bunny's winsome smile when handing out the change. Glee Club. John Michael O'Neill, Jr. No one knows my hopes John was a hard-working member of the Write-up Com- mittee. In his youth (at the B. F. Brown), he was a star member of the Dramatic Club, but now he has grown away from such childish diversions. John's next big venture was acting as councillor for Room 36. Science and machinery have a great interest for John. He is the one man out of four who would look good in a derby hat, but he doesn't wear one. Senior Class Play, Class Book Committee (4). Helen Margaret Osterberg She is a perfect little lady Helen must love bookkeeping! She is always working on it, and we wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Howard gave her an A. There is a true bond of friendship between Helen and Catherine Dempsey. Many a girl has gazed enviously at that beautiful golden head of hers. Rumor has whispered that Helen knows that gentlemen prefer blondes. She is very fond of dancing. Windmills of Holland, Dramatic Club (1), Glee Club (2). Hilja Vellamo Paakkari A light heart lives long Hilja is a dancing-eyed brunette. Her constant spick and span appearance, and her stiff, starched collars add to her attractiveness. She is a staunch supporter of our athletics and attends every game. Paula, her other half, demure and quiet, and Hilja, lively and merry, make an agreeable pair. We don't know Hilja's ambitions, but may Lady Luck smile upon her. Usher at Football Games, Usher at Basket-ball games (4). 44 CLASS '25 BOOK Richard Bernard Palmer Something is rotten in the state of Denmark Dick is a blond beauty with a heart of stone. In his spare time he writes poems, short stories, and plays that he expects to use when he appears on Broadway. He was the very energetic manager of the Red and dray. Dick's greatest trials are Latin and .Sophomores. At the junior-Senior Reception last year, he successfully baffled and amused the audience by his disguise and snappy witticisms Councillor, Red and Gray (.5-4), Dramatic Club, French Club, Debating Club, Class Play (4). Marguerite Azola Parlter Quiet, she is, forsooth, not vain Marguerite is quiet and unassuming. She hasn't ap- peared much in school affairs, but is very active in her church work, and always seems willing to lend a helping hand. She is a violinist, although she doesn't play at school. Otto Oswald Pasanen Work before pleasure Otto is the stern and sober marshal near Room .S. He is exceptionally good at hockey and may be a professional some day. Otto lives near the fair grounds. He says that he likes to live in that section of the city, because on moon- light nights he can walk around the race track with his lady friends with nobody around to do the heavy looking on. On Saturdays, Otto can be seen driving a truck up and down Main Street. Otto ran for Class President, Junior year. Councillor (2), Relay Team, Chairman Class Ring Com- mittee(3), Gym Team (4). Howard Uno Peltola A thing of beauty is a joy forever Howard has wonderful golden curls and a peaches and cream complexion. One of his hardest trials in High School has been learning how to dance. Every day he helps dole out rations to the ravenous throngs at the lunch counter. Howard sits in Mr. Howard's room. Junior Relay (3), Gymnastic Team (4). Jacob Penan was not born for Courts, or great affairs Jack is one-half of the firm of Penan Brothers. They are constantly being confused by pupils and teachers as to which is which. Jack and his brother are such an ev enly balanced pair of twins that when they have their friendly battles, it's first one chasing the other, then vice versa. A tennis match between these two brothers becomes a keen contest before it is over. Jack is a goo l sport and knows how to take a joke. 45 AV CM XX VIII CLASS '25 BOOK 3 Maurice Penan The thing that I dislike about sleep is the awakening Maurice constitutes the other half of the simultaneous twins. As he is ery reserved and manages to keep out of trouble, few know what a good friend he makes. Maurice is an exceptionally good checker player and is considered the champ among his circle of friends. Maurice can also creditably acquit himself in tennis, basket-ball, and track. Some time in the future, we will doubtless see Maurice as the successful junior partner of the Penan Clothing Com- pany which will greatly profit by his good natured spirit. Aili Pera O iL'hy has happiness so short a day? Aili is a merry, carefree, witty lass. She comes out with a wise crack at the most unexpected moments. She's quite ready too, with her hearty laugh, to enjoy the jokes of others. Aili is seldom seen without one of her side-kicks, either Pearl or V'ieno. Although she comes from the country. Dame Rumor tells us that she dislikes farming. Never mind, you're welcome to the city. There's plenty of room. Glee Club. Hazel Fannie Peters Oh eyes, oh flashing eyes! ( Grant's store certainly engaged the right person when they put Hazel behind the cand ' counter. She is the third member of the Dot, Gert, Hazel trio. Hazel rides to school every morning in a street car from West Fitchburg. Outdoor and indoor sports have charms for her. Hazel always has a chain of admirers in school. Best of luck. Hazel. Your pleasant personality and ability should carry you far. Glee Club (2), Councillor. Dorothy Elizabeth Peterson .4 merry twinkle of the eye A sunny smile as she passes by Dot has so many charming charactistics that it is hard to describe them Always smiling and ready for a good time, she makes life happy for herself and others. Dot's hngers can certainly strum a uke and in due time she will probably rival some of the best players from Hawaii, ■■-very other week she helps Mr. Amiott keep the Athletic Association running. Dramatic Club, Junior Committee for Senior Reception, I'sher at Class Play. Margaret Maria Peterson I's wicked, I is Who has not heard Pegg ''s cheerful yodel ringing gaily down the corridors? Invariably she is pursuing some mythical being just around the corner. She has been an active member of the Glee Club for three years. I'eggy's rendition of a Swedish song, Seventeen, at the Minstrel Show last year ga e us an idea of her ability as a song artist. It is the proud claim of this blue-eyed daughter of the gods that she is one good .Swefle, and all her class- mates will testify to the truth of it. Peg's natural inge- nuity is shown by her remarks and her methods of attack on the lunch counter. She is also a talented actress — can we ever forget Peggy's famous flop on the stage at the B. F. Brown SchooF- To know this good sport is to like her. Dramatic Club (1), Glee Club (3). 46 Jk CLASS '26 BOOK Annie Catherine Phillips was born to other things Annie used to belong to the social elite of West Fitch- burg, but decided to move down nearer to the High School for which she has great affection. She is one of the jokers of the class. Wherever Annie is, there is sure to be an exchange of jokes, so be careful or you will get caught. Her aim in life is to keep Alice Stepano icz in good humor by her comical sayings. Glee Club. Mary Margaret Phinney Fair she ivas to behold Mary is another one of those comely spectres who flit noiselessly and gracefully about to their various classes. She has a very original way of rolling her eyes when she enters the room. No doubt this is a secret means of com- municating to outwit the watchful teachers. The office corresponds quite regularly with Mary. These messages must be of an important nature as Mary inevitably goes to the office for further information. Helen Newcombe Pierce A merry heart goes on all day No matter how dreary the day may be, Helen's smile is always ready to cheer some worker. She always does her school work faithfully. Her favorite study seems to be bookkeeping. She is one of the jolliest members of our class, lovable, generous, optimistic. Councillor (3). Ida Mary Pietrowski And still her learning with her days increased Ida is Miss Sherwin's capable right hand man or rather woman in the library. She has the authority to bring to our minds that Silence is golden. She also enjoys the right of making us forgetting sinners return our overdue books. She has a very keen sense of humor which often becomes evident. Dramatic Club (1-2), Basket-ball (1-2-3), Marshal (4). Pearl Maria Pirila am jolly as the day is long Pearl is sometimes quiet, but generally not. Her merry laugh can be heard through the ha lls. I'earl's constant friend and companion is Aili I'era. The school was amazed when I'earl appeared one morning in her Junior year, with her beautiful tresses shorn. I'earl is an active and loyal member of the (ilee Club. Her wit and her keen sense of humor will carry her a long way on the road to success. Glee Club (3). 47 AVCAVXXVIII AVCAV XXVIII CLASS '26 BOOK Sigurd Arthor Pottala And if I laugh at any mortal thing 'Tis that I may not weep SigurrI is a very handsome boy with athletics as h is chief interest. He is not a giant in si e, but e ery muscle, every ner e is so trained that it will instanti ' respond to his command. Sigurd is a star basket-ball player, but does not care to push himself into the limelight. In 1926 he led the team of Room ,56. Wallace Savage Proctor To be strong is to be happy Wallace, the cake man, has a great future ahead of him with the Berwick Baking Company. He is heard from, once in a while, around school. Although not over fond of studies he manages to get there just the same. A good skater and fond of athletics. Debating Club (4). Gertrude Marja Puhakka Her quiet and un-issiiming manner, Brings forth her quiet ways ! Do, mi, sol, do! That's Gert's fiddle! For three years she has played in our school orchestra. The fact that she has worked through four years of Latin, gives you a good idea of her patience and endurance. She's going to be a schoolma'am. Who wouldn't obey one so kind and gentle? We know you'll succeed, Gertrude, and our best wishes go with you. Orchestra, French Club. Doris Elizabeth Raymond She's a very tattling woman Doris is j ust as beautiful as her good-looking brother who graduated last year. She is an excellent piano player, but doesn't wish to have her talents known. Doris has abundant wit and talks incessantly, especially in study periods. Perhaps that is why she is a favorite at High School dances. I'Vench Club, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Basket-ball. Helen Louise Richardson A fiery head bespeaks a fiery heart But not so in this case, for though Helen's gorgeous Darning hair is the envy of many less fortunate mortals, she is one of the most peaceful people in existence. As one of our principal ornamsnts, Helen is noted equally for her complexion and her sweaters. Though, or perhaps because, she is an adept in the art of listening, we notice that her charms are not unappreciated by the trousered sex, and we liav e ever seen the lady careening about town in a well-filled flivver. Dramatic Club (2), Glee Club (3). 48 CLASS '26 BOOK Cora Adeline Roberge Her laughter resounded through the halls Whenever you hear a hearty laugh you may know that Cora is near. Cora's Prince Charming lives in Leominster. That is why she knows all the Leominster news. Cora is noted for her faithful attendance at the football games. Mr. Howard knows this best, for he has a hard time trying to make her hold her seat when I'itchburg begins to score. Cora exjiects to be Assistant to the President in the future. Joseph Edward Roche would rather excel others in kiiowledge than in power Joe likes school, but it has its unpleasant moments. He takes the College Course, and is proud to say that he has four years of Latin behind him, though he hopes there are no more ahead of him. Joe is verj' good in mathematics. This is only to be e.xpected because every afternoon he works in the A. P. on upper Main Street. Joe comes from Water Street and may usually be seen on school days going up that street at a goodly speed some time between a quarter of and eight o'clock. But he gets there just the same. Selma Rosenberg Stay as you are and be loved forever Sclma's happy face and blithesome smile spread joy in many hearts. .Always prepared in her school work and ever rea(l ' to lend a helping hand, she Hits from class to class radiating good will. I' rench is her specialty, for she is one of the select group that meets daily in Room 27 the sixth hour. Selma arranged a delightful program for the Senior Class Party. Ciraceful and dainty with a talent for pleasing and being pleased, she has engraved on our hearts a lasting remembrance. Dramatic Club (l-2-,?-4), French Club, Senior Class Party Committec(4). Geno Anthony Rossi Oh! how he handles the crowd Geno certainly can handle a theatre crowd. He will find you a good seat at the Lyric if you go in late. That theatre would have closed its doors long ago were it not for Cieno's quickness and courtesy. He is very much interested in both school and college sports, and is noted for his contagious laugh. French Club (3-4), Marshal (4). Georgette Eva Rousseau A comely miss oj no mean talent Georgette is a typical French demoiselle and one of our most attractive brunettes. She moves about with true Gallic grace and is a native I'arisian for style. I'erhaps that is because she is very fond of sewing. Georgette takes the Commercial Course. Glee Club, Opera. 49 AVCAVXXVIir A CAV XXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Assunta Esther Ruberti They who are faithful to themselves find happiness Assunta is not only high in scholarship, she is also highly esteemed by all her friends, of which she has many. She is a member of Miss Fuller's select sixth hour French class. This fact alone should bear witness to her ability in that line. Sylvia, Anna, and Catherine are her constant companions. Dramatic Club (1). Ethel Sarkin Merry hearted, curly haired maid Ethel is a girl with a sunny disposition and a million dollar smile. Her pleasing attire adds much to her attrac- tiveness. Ethel is far from being the shy, timid miss she portrayed in The Glutton. She has a certain vividness which endears her to all. Ethel's teachers frequently point her out as an example of deportment and diligence. Myrtle and Pearl are her best known pals. Dramatic Club. Sylvia Corinne Scalzulli I ight of heart and fleet of foot Sylvia is a full-fledged member of our Happy-Go-Lucky group. Whenever you hear the incessant buzzing of a chatterer, look for Sylvia. She certainly takes the cake, frosting and all. We hear that Sylvia is very much inter- ested in stage dancing. She would indeed make a vivacious dancer with her dark hair, dark eyes and her flashing smile. Sylvia chums around with Isabelle Lanzilotti. Isabelle Thelma Scott Soft, slow tongue, true mark of modesty In school and out, Isabelle is noted for her soft, well- modulated voice and for her proficiency in carrying out all her assignments. Isabelle has won fame as a wonderful cello player. She is very ready and willing at all times to entertain us with musical selections. Isabelle is very studious and can generally be seen carrying as many books as she can hold. Finally her name has adorned the Honor List. Orchestra (2-4), Glee Club (4). Esther Marion Seeley The glass of jashion and the mould of form Esther is one of the best dressers in the Senior class. All her clothes look like Paris creations. She is an excel- lent dancer. Esther must have memorized How to •Study for her actions in 43 the fourth period justify this belief. She is frequently seen with Tyyne and Annie. A good example of why gentlemen prefer blondes. 50 CLASS '25 BOOK Evelyn Clara Seymour Silence is the perfectest herald of joy It must be that the massive portals of the High School awe Evelyn, for though her smile is always with us and on rare occasions she has been known to giggle, never in the course of our acquaintance has she given vent to any re- marks. Why we cannot say, for sworn affidavits have been secured from her fellow commuters that she never stops talking, once back home. However, Evelyn has that unusual power of being a very pleasant though mute com- panion, and assuredly cannot be classed as dumb. Good luck and may graduation permanently unlock your flood- gates of speech! Eleanor Catherine Shea My life is full of gaiety Eleanor is one of the Seniors who drives a car. She and Burmy are almost inseparable pals. We can't say that I -leanor is very fond of her studies, but she manages to keep up even if other things have attractions for her. However, she is a true friend, and we all wish her luck in her future life. Dramatic Club (1), Glee Club (1-2-4). Gertrude Pearl Sheppard only speak right on (iert is strangely silent on her return trip from the High School. This is not because she invariably rides home on the bus, but because her flock of friends strays during the day and does not return West with her. She monopolizes the conversation in her group on the half-past seven car as completely as Dr. Samuel Johnson is said to have monopo- lized the conversatuion of his club. Gert is also one of the bright stars of the girls' hockey team. Hockey. Louis Julius Shrair Louis was our peppy cheer-leader. Since our Freshman days, he of the abbreviated stature has drilled us and thrilled us with his magnetic yells and movements. Small wonder for the success of our teams! His theatrical ability is unquestioned and usually the good parts come his way. As a sophisticated Sophomore, he captured honors in the Prize Speaking Contest. Louis is a successful athlete in his chief indoor sport — being a favorite with the teachers. His active interest in all class affairs combined with his impish love for fun has made Keski a truly popular per- sonality in the school. Cheer Leader (1-2-3-4), Radio Club, Winner in Prize Speaking Contest (2), Councillor (4), Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Debating Club, Marshal. Hyman Shuman Hail fellow, well met Doc is one of that well-known trio of boys who were in Miss Peabody's German class. Hyman helped make our orchestra a success as he is a fine violin player. Playing the banjo is another of his accomplishments. Doc fea- tured as one of the Gold-dust twins at the Junior-Senior Entertainment. Hyman also leads an orchestra of his own and may in time supplant I'aul Whitcman as the king of jazz. Don't be surprised if you hear him and his orchestra broadcasting some day. Dramatic Club (1), Junior-Senior Reception (.?), Orchestra (4). 51 I' A CAV XXVIII 7VVCAV XXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Pearl Shuman No man can he a perfect orator unless he is a good man Our pearl is as priceless as La Tascas. We hear a click- ing of heels in the corridor and slightly lowering our gaze, we see her cherubic smile, her dimples and her twinkling eyes. Pearl is an excellent actress and debater, and a talented speaker. Perhaps that is why she walked off with the trophy in the Prize Speaking Contest. Story- writing is her hobby. With her select contributions, Pearl has done more than her share to keep up the standard of the Red and Gray. Dramatic Club (2-3-4), Junior-Senior Reception, Second Prize at Prize Speaking Contest (3), Assistant Secretary of Debating Club (3-4), Write-up Committee, Open Meeting of Dramatic Club (4). Eunice Beatrice Silverman When I vie'tv the beauties of thy face I fear not death, nor dangers, nor disgrace Eunice is not only very pretty, but she has the loveliest disposition. It is a pleasure to pass her smiling face in the corridor as we go from class to class. Eunice has a very sweet voice, is an excellent dancer, and is one of our most talented actresses. She is a valuable asset to the orchestra for she handles her 'iolin with the skill of an artist. Surely a person with so many talents must be sub praesidio ipso deortim immortalium. Dramatic Club (2-3-4), Orchestra, Glee Club, French Club (3-4), Debating Club, Marshal (4). Lauri Johannes Sipila He has three ambitions: Study ! study ! study One of Lauri's assets is his lovely school girl complexion, especially when he blushes. His rosy-hued blush attracts the eye immediately. His favorite pastime in the after- noon is working at Brockelman Bros., but we have every reason to believe that his evenings are spent in bowling and studying. Mary Louise Sleep Her eyes are of a bluish hue. And 'when she smiles come dimples too Mary's smiles are plentiful, and we all like her because she is so friendly, good-natured, willing to help, and full of fun. Although she lives up West, she spends much of her time in Fitchburg. All athletic games have great attrac- tions for Mary, and she attends as many as she possibly can. She is a tennis player, too, and has just loads of friends. Basket-ball (1-2), Dramatic Club (1-2-3-4), Junior Re- ception Committee (3), Hockey (3-4), Red and Gray Board (4). Alice Elizabeth Small Good temper is like a sunny day It sheds brightness on everything Alice's disposition is indeed a gift and has won her many friends in school. Music interests her, and she plays the piano very well. She has also proved her ability as a good student, a wonderful sport, and a loyal friend. Glee Club (2). 52 CLASS '25 BOOK 3 . Abbie Louise Smith As welcome as the spring day morn Who would ever guess to look at Abbie in her sober moments that such a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky spirit could spring from that same person. She is to those who really know her best, merry-hearted and hail-fellow-well- met. With her personality and winning ways, we're sure to hear great things of Abbie in the future. Honor Elizabeth Stancombe A noble mind with a noble heart Honor is as quiet as a mouse, yet we cannot help feeling her presence in class. She takes the General Course and is a very good student. Shorthand is her specialty. Although she works most of the time in a big department store, she is frequently seen with Elsie at the Cumings. Tyyne Kyllikki Stenfors Faithful, gentle, good. Wearing the rose of womanhood We don't know what the secret is, but Tyj ne always seems happy and content. Every other week she helps Miss Fuller run her French classes. Many a hungry student has gazed en iously on the food which Tyyne bears, in her most dignified manner, to her boss in 27. Her good marks are the reward of faithful study. Alice Cecelia Stepanovicz She that was ever fair and never proud. Had tofigue at will, and yet was never loud Alice dresses with e.xcellent taste. In school she is so silent that she is almost tongue-tied. When outside, how- ever, she talks as much and more than the rest of us. She is ever at the side of her beloved Annie. Janet Helen Stewart As merry as the day is long Janet is the strict disciplinarian outside the Physical Lab. Her ready smile wins her many friends. It would seem most strange not to see Janet's name associated with all school sports. The success of the girls' basket-ball and hockey teams has been largely due to her support. Janet is full of life, a good sport, and always ready for a good time. Hasket-ball, Track (2-3-4), Hockey (2-4), Tennis (3), Volley-ball (3-4), Marshal, Dramatic Club (4). 53 7VV CAY XXVIII CLASS '26 BOOK Jv Burton Fuller Stoddard Let us lake the instant by the Jonvard top Burton lives so far from school on Pearl Street that every morning he has to run to catch the bus. He is proud of the fact that he can drive an automobile. For recreation and exercise, he plays basket-bal! at the V. and he seems to be er ' adept at that sport. Football (3), Basket-ball (3-4), Baseball (4). Charlotte Annie Stoddard Oh, let me live my own Charlotte is a hard-working member of the Commercial Course. She likes school but is very partial to athletics. Charlotte plays on the Y. basket-ball team. This takes up a great deal of her time. She is always ready when there is fun on foot and in her leisure time she pals with Bertha. Glee Club, Basket-ball. Evelyn Mary Sullivan 7 wish you all the joy that you can 7V!sh E -elyn's rougish twinkle and rollicking gait clearly ex- press her fun-lo ing spirit. She is not at all the stay-at- home type of girl. Many gay Romeos and dashing Valen- tinos are said to seek her society. Since she has been a leading lady at Shea's, there has been an increase in at- tendance among the young men. Concern for study is not one of her traits, but she always has her lessons ready. Francis Leo Sullivan Men of few words are the best men Frank is another of the Water Street 400. He is p leasant and jolly and always ready for some fun. He enthu- siastically attends all the school dances. Frank is quiet and unobtrusive in school, but we know he enjoys a good time. He is a good scout and friendly toward every- one. Frank likes sports and was out for football. Aune Elizabeth Sundvale Violets dim. But sweeter far than Juno's eyes Aune pounds the keys upon the top floor, but her cheer- ful, though painstaking efforts evoke only a dismal clatter; words without music. Her quiet bearing, both in school and on the F. L. going to and from West Fitch- burg, clenotes that her broadcasting outfit includes no loud speaker. Operetta (1), Dramatic Club (4). tMCAVXXVIII 54 CLASS '26 BOOK Vappu Miriam Suojanen Quietness has its own charms Vappu helps to keep the wheels of the Continuation School office running smoothly. Her calm, unassuming, manner, as she busies herself with her work gives her the appearance of a truly efficient little business woman. Vappu is very devoted to all sports and she attends all the High School athletic events. lola Mary Sutton Honest labor hears a lovely face In her face anybody could read the kind and gentle characteristics of a pretty maiden. lola isn't very big, but one twinkle from those lovely eyes would melt a heart of stone. She trips daintily down the corridors, stopping to greet others with her demure little smile. She also graces the Glee Club with her lovely voice. Glee Club. Arthur Waldemar Syrjala Better be small and shine, than be great and cast a shadow Arthur with his friendly smile and greeting can usually be found in the corridors. Although Arthur has not taken an active part in athletics, he has always supported them by attending all the games. As the efficient manager of our football team, he contributed much to the success of our perfect season. An all-around good sport and always ready for fun. Dramatic Club (2), Manager of Football Team. Mary Josephine Tasca A maiden fair with coal black hair Mary is so quiet at times, she often makes us forget her sparkling treasure of wit. Her bubbling laughter fre- quently rings through the corridors. Mary would give the impression that she is studious, but she is just as jolly and carefree as she can be. Studies may come and studies may go, but Mary takes them with a light heart and always greets th e world with a smile. Glee Club (2), Debating Club (3). Sylvia Sivia Tastula As good to be out of the world as out of fashion Sylvia is a veritable fashion plate. She combines neat- ness with smartness of style. Do not conclude that Sylvia's thoughts are wholly centered on style. She is a very good student and an excellent traffic cop in the third corridor. Sylvia is very fond of dancing. In her spare time she works at the Normal School. Marshal (4). 55 •A CAV XXVIII CLASS '25 BOOK Edward Alfred Terry Appearances are often deceitful Ed looks studious, but isn't. He is Treasurer of the Dramatic Club. During his spare time he works on the meat counter at Rrockeiman's. Nevertheless he's quite a social lion. Kd is a good actor and is especialh' fond of dancing and Sophomores. In between classes, he directs traffic on the third floor. Relay Team (3), Treasurer of Dramatic Club, Class Play, Marshal, French Club (4). Robert Clayton Teto Brevity is the soul of wit It seems to us that Robert's wit is never exhausted and his knowledge in history is unlimited. It is surprising how such a small head can possess so large a vocabulary. We wonder if he remembers the time when he ser ed as the contents of a waste paper basket. He 's a good sport and he certainly knows how to be entertaining. Charles Elroy Thrasher Night after night He sal and bleared his eyes with books Spider is especially fond of all outdoor sports. His two F's were made by pursuing the elusive pigskin over the battlefield in the numerous clashes between our High School ele en and its opponents. He retires to West Fitchburg for the night with his books and returns on the following morning laden with an intimate knowledge of their contents. Rela - Team (.?), Football (3-4), Debating Club. Eino Ilmari Tiilikainen This boy is no common boy, and mark me. His skill is no common skill Eino is the clever artist who makes our elaborate school posters. He is usually seen with a pencil in his hand, sketching e en during class. Some years hence we shall see him listed among the greater artists. Eino doesn't worry over his studies, nor does he lose sleep over girls. -A jolly good fellow to ha e around. Red and Cray. Lillian Theresa Toomey She smiled and the sun peeped out Lillian made her stage debut when she played the part of Annie Rooney in the Minstrel Show giv en by the Glee Clubs. Lillian never worries about her studies, but she gets by as easily as those who do. She always has a smile and is always ready to help you out of your diffi- culties. The story goes that she is a fine dancer. Glee Club (3), Dramatic Club (4). 56 CLASS '25 BOOK Robert Mathieson Traquair And said, What a good boy am I? Watch out for Bob who comes from the mountain wilds of the South Side and remember, in days long past that the Scotch clans lived in the mountains. Bob seems to be quiet around the school, but didst never see him walking up and down Main Street looking for some girl to take home? He is especially fond of skating and can often be seen waltzing across Mirror Lake. Violet May Tupper Her smile would melt a heart oj stone Violet is a smiling debutante of Shirley's younger set. We hear she entertains there quite often. Every two weeks, Violet serves as Miss Sherwin's aide-de-camp. She is also a marshal. Her curly raven locks are the envy of many girls who pass her by. Noted for her constancy to Aino K. Marshal, Dramatic Club (4), Glee Club. Dorothy Agnes Turcotte Stay as you are and be loved forever Dot always has a smile and kind word for us all. She and Lil arc the best of friends. Her marks show that she is a good student, but she can also enjoy a good time. History is her specialty and she has spent many happy days in Room 38. Dot is very fond of dancing and is a good sport. She misses few games. One of our future schoolma'ams. C.lee Club (2), Dramatic Club (4). Irja Vieno Waris Shall I go on, or have I said enough? How Irja manages to attend to so many outside affairs has always been more or less of a mystery. She takes part in many school activities, especially the Glee Club and still ranks among the highest in scholarship. She is always ready to help a friend with lessons. We expect to hear of Irja as a great singer in the near future. French Club, Dramatic Club, Junior-.Senior Reception, The Pirates' Daughter, Glee Club, Write-up Committee, Belle of Barcelona. Ethel Vieno Warpenius Happy as the day is long Ethel is one of the very best natured girls in our class. Wc nc 'cr see her that she isn't smiling and it's [jernianent. Her disposition is not the only golden thing about her for she has most beautiful golden hair. Tho.se red cheeks of Kthel's must be the result of walking to school from the Lunenburg line every day. Being a member of the Com- mercial Class, Ethel helps Mr. Howe every other week. CLASS '26 BOOK Rauha Viola Wayrynen Tall in statur-e hut high in rank Rauha, one of the bright lights of our class when it comes to studies, is a very efficient secretary for Miss Goodfeilow at the iNormal School. She is fond of all sports, especially swimming, and the time may come when her name will be listed among the women conquerors of the English Channel. She always has something inter- esting to say. Marshal (4). Elizabeth Fay Webster Intent she seemed And pondering future things of wondrous weighC Betty manages to keep an equilibrium between study and pleasure. She is a genial chum and is always ready for a good time. When not studying, she may be found attending to household duties, or reading a novel. The school sports have much interest for her and she herself is a fine swimmer. Student Council (2), Glee Club (3), Dramatic Club, French Club (4). Dorothy Mary Welch wonder why they all like me Dorothy is very tall and dark, and looks stunning in red. She takes the Commercial Course. Dot would make a wonderful basket-ball center, but she doesn't care to oppose Irene Fisk because Irene is a marshal and gets more practice shoving. Wherever Irene O'Connell is, is Dot. Basket-ball, Volley-ball, Dramatic Club (1), Hockey (2). Donald Burgess Weymouth Thou sure aiid firm set earth, hear not my steps Which way they walk )or fear thy very stones Prate of my whereabouts — Donald Weymouth forsaking his bed in the early morn- ing strolls in each day with his bag filled with books. Xo motorist has yet succeeded in hitting this pedestrian from the western part of our city who no longer treads the Wallace Road hypotenuse as formerly, when fresh from the study of geometry, but strides along River and Kimball Streets, feeling, perhaps, that the long way around is the shortest way to school. Relay Team (3). Dorthene Gertrude Wheeler Just a little girl, most dear and taking Dot is an appealing little piece of bubbling mirth who has won the hearts of all who know her. Though small, size has i)roved no handicap whatever, for e en though Dot was out sick for over two months, she caught up with her school work again. Dot does not gi e all her attention to studies, for — Oh! 1 had the most wonderful time last night, is her invariable report to her most intimate friends. Dramatic Club (1). 58 CLASS '25 BOOK JK Edward Bridgeman Wheeler As wise as they come Ed is not very bulky, but what there is of him is worth while. He is not over-fond of book lore, but he is very fond of athletics. He believes that his greatest misfortune is his size. Ed is always very quiet when the teacher is watching him. He is an excellent shot and never hits the wrong boy when he plays ball with his eraser. Relay Team (3). Ethel Pearl Whitaker The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed Ethel is one of our twinkling-eyed brunettes. Not the least attractive things about her are her flashing smile and her natural wave. She trips about constantly with a song on her lips. We wonder who can be the cause of all her happiness. Ethel has been absent quite often, which probably accounts for the fact that she does not appear on the Honor Roll. During her leisure hours, Ethel aids in selling articles from buttons to victrola records at Grant's. Louise Althea Whitney O, this learnivo; what a thin it is Louise is one of those twirls who say that lessons come last. She isn't in the least bookish, but she gets there just the same. Louise tells us that she just loves to dance. We have heard that she is quite a stepper, too. She has so many boy friends that we can't keep track of them all. Bessie Arlene Wickham A tongue controlled is the sign of a mind controlled Bessie is one of those that look volumes instead of speak- ing them. For four years she has been one of the props and mainstays of our class, drawing high marks and direct- ing traffic with the very acme of efficiency. Bessie's in- terest in the drama is keen, and for some time she has been an earnest student of the movies. She has selected for a chum the exact complement of herself, a tall, blonde dam- sel, so that the inseparables form a good contrast. Faith- ful and sincere, Bessie has never been known to fail in the time of need. Marshal (3-4). Donald Glenn Wilcox And oft with wondrous tunes he charmed the ears With music more melodious than the spheres Donald is one of our most talented musicians. He is a very popular and skilful accompanist, and his services are much in demand. This year he took a position as organ- ist in one of our churches. He has already been heard over the radio. Donald is also an excellent dancer. Orchestra (2), Relay Team (3). AV CAY XXVIII 59 AVCAV XXVIII CLASS 25 BOOK Kathryn Roberta Wilson Gifted, and gay, and excellently Jair Three rousing cheers and a sumnia cum laude for Kay! What is there that this dark-eyed, dusky-haired lass can- not do — and do well? She can study, as her marks show, can fiirt, can dance, can sing, can sew, can write prose or poetry, draw in the manner of John Held, Jr., debate, and appear to ad antage behind the footlights! Though as yet she is a dark horse in the athletic world, who doubts that she would win new laurels there? Yet Kay is no paragon of all the virtues — far from it — but a lively sport with a keen sense of humor — in fact, a peach. Cheerleader (2), Glee Club, Secretary of Red and Gray Board, Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Class Book, Chairman of Class Color and Flower Committee, Class Play. Harry Winthrop Here comes a man of comfort Harry goes around the school in a ver ' contented manner. Nothing can ever make him change his languid gait, but somehow he always contrives to get there. A keen sense of humor is one of his characteristics and he fre- quently sends his companions into spasms of laughter. Winthrop enters into athletics in nearly all its forms and makes a ery formidable adversary. Trop, as Harry's Boutelle Street friends call him, is a staunch believer in the I. O. U. system of paying bills. Richard Emerson Woodbury He gains the most who will most endure Richard is a very enthusiastic member of the High School Band. Last year he showed us what he could do in the way of sprinting. When he took the stick in the Senior-Junior relay race, we couldn't see him for dust. He endeavored to cut down the distance between his op- ponent and himself, and he succeeded. Band, Orchestra (2-3-4), Relay Team (3). Claire Worster To know her is to love her Claire is a very busy girl about school, running one place or aliother for some teacher every other week. She is a very nice girl when you know her, but is rather hard to get acquainted with. All sorts of athletics are enjoyable to her, and she manages to attend most of the games. We don't know whether there is any special reason or not. Red and (iray typist (4). Anna Marie Worthington ' 'Step — prirouette — like this ' ' Anna, for such a confirmed wool-gatherer, is a most sur- prisingly versatile young thing. Do you bow to Terpsi- chore— -Anna will gi e you a toe-dance. Do you want a hearty laugh — she will don her overalls and imitate a V ermont farmer. Do you need a stenographer — she will pound the t pevvriter keys with flying fingers. A hockey I)la cr — .Anna wields a hefty stick! She carries a lot of ability under that yellow boyish and behind those sur- prised blue eyes, and draws laughter as honey draws flies. So be it ever! Volley-ball, Track (3), Dramatic Club (3-4), Hockey, Basket-ball (4). 60 Jk CLASS '25 BOOK Ernest Chipman Wright Seniors Seniors Rah-rah-rah ! Ernest takes the Tech Course. How we all laugh when teacher says: Ernest is right. Ernie studies because it is the usual thing to do if you don't want to flunk. Ernie is not so robust as some of his class mates, but he is there with the spirit every time. Janis Myron Wright Serene of mind, cheerful of heart Janis belongs to the Silence is golden band. She car- ries herself with that maidenly grace which is characteristic of Miss Collins' successful efforts. Claire and Janis are buddies and their fondness for the siher screen is demon- strated by regular attendance. She helps fill the coffers of Downs Printing Company by consistant work. Some for- tunate employer will have a good office girl when he hires Janis. Glee Club. Eva Corrine Wuorisalo Breezy and jolly is she always Eva is one of our conscientious workers with the happy faculty of looking on the bright side of life. She can often be seen wielding a mean dumb-bell in the Reipas' gymna- sium. How proud we will be when Eva swims the English Channel! Probably she will prefer to stay in the old home town and teach the future High School pupils how to do the prone fall. Basket-ball, Hockey, Glee Club, 'olley-ball. Alice Yapchian Of manners gentle, of affections mild Alice is one of our dark-haired beauties. He black curly hair and her lovely olive complexion make her a sight fit for the gods. Alice takes the Commercial Course. During her spare time, she has been a cashier at the Bon Ton Restaurant. Glee Club. Elsie Yates And her voice, it murmurs louly Asa silver stream may run Elsie is the petite girl with the soft alluring oice that sounds like a ri|)pling brook which can hardly lie heard yet draws one toward it. She is very stuflious, and always takes advantage of study periods to do home work. F'os- sibly, like the rest of us, she doesn't care to carr ' too man - books home. 61 CLASS '26 BOOK Joseph John Zedalis wonder ivhat's become of Sally Joe is a perfect specimen of humanity. His hair is flaxen, his skin, divine, and when he smiles he looks like the man in the advertisement for Pebeco tooth paste. Sally may be at the end of the a lphabet, but he's foremost in athletics. On the gridiron he was always identified as the fellow with the perpetual grin. He is a special friend of Miss Haskins and is seen nearly every day at her after- noon parties. Sally will be greatly missed by F. H. S., which will find it hard to replace such an all-round good sport. Football (2-3-4), Relay Team (3). faculty c utographs 62 63 64 ORCHESTRA Piano Bernard J. O'Connor, '29 First Violins Leon A. Drury, Jr., '28 Concert Master Meri Tikkala, '29 Assistant Concert Master J. Frederick Earley, '28 Hyman Shuman, '28 Eunice Silverman, '28 Louise L. Benere, '29 Stuart Kenyon, '29 Margaret D. Dennihan, '30 Frederick H. Thompson, II L, '30 Second Violins Bernard K. Mortljerg, '28 Charles E. Cashman, Jr., '28 Gertrude M. Puhakka, '28 Alice L. Mossey, '29 Lauri V. Eskeli, '29 Raymond Hamel, '30 Martin V. Kivlehan, '30 Herman . . L'Kcuyer, '30 Madelyn J. Quigley, '30 Elizabeth Ells, '30 Cellos Isabelle T. Scott, '28 Dora M. Seacrist, '29 Donald Mayberry, '30 Cornets Richard E. Woodbury, '28 Richard L. Brown, '29 John H. Currier, '29 Dominic G. Gallo, '30 Trombones Alfred George, '29 Kaarle J. Sandstrom, '29 Eino Olkkola, '30 Clarinets Nicholas DiNinno, '28 Anthony Guerra, '30 Saxophones Herbert Gagne, '29 Leon Wicha, '29 Banjo ( arl G. 1 Icnricson, '28 Drums Rocco A. DiLorenzo, '30 65 THE BAND Directors Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Mr. Theron Perkins Drum Major Stuart L. Kenyon, '29 Cornets Richard E. Woodbury, '28 Murray C. Brown, '29 John H. Currier, '29 Charles F. G. Miller, '29 Verlois R. Parker, '30 Dominic A. Gallo, '30 Veikko Pesonen, '30 Frank J. Steeves, '30 Altos Richard L. Brown, '29 Stuart L. Kenyon, '29 Clarinets Nicholas DiNinno, '28 Anthony Guerra, '29 Walter Merila, B. F. B. Saxophones Leon C. Wicha, '29 Herbert Gagne, '29 Robert Marcy, '30 Charles H. Watson, '30 Milton Savitt, B. F. B. Ralph Sammet, B. F. B. Baritone Uuno J. Puro, '29 Trombones Antonio Celuzza, '28 Alfred George, '29 Kaarle J. Sandstrom, '29 Bass Gordon Oulton, '29 Eino Olkkola, '30 Snare Drums Rocco DiLorenzo, '29 Ernest St. Pierre, '29 Lew McGuirk, '30 Stephen Woodbury, '30 Piccolo Augustus H. Wiley, '30 66 RED AND GRAY BOARD 1927-1928 Editor-in-Chief — Mary F. Cross, '28 Business Manager — Richard B. Palmer, '28 Assistant Business Manager — Sulo Kontunen, '29 Literary Editors Katherine R. Wilson, '28, Chairman Helen C. Johnson, '29 Richard L. Brown, '29 School Notes Mary L. Sleep, '28, Chairman Constance Kreimer, '29 Warren I. Higgins, '29 Jokes Bernard I. Mullahy, '28, Chairman Charles E). Cashman, Jr., '28 Gladys E. Sammet, '29 Exchanges Aino E. Kokkinen, '28, Chairman Lillian Tater, '29 Athletics Herbert B. McGuirk, '28, Chairman Thomas Dailey, '29 Alumni Leon A. Driiry, Jr., '28, Chairman Lucille H. Fletcher, '29 Art Eino J. Tiilikainen, '28, Chairman Gartli Huxtahle, '29 67 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Les Membres du Bureau President — Charles E. Cashman, Jr. Vice-Presidente — Antoinette D. Godin Secretaire — Irene C. Fregeau Tresorier — Raymond G. Morin Words by Irene C. Fregeau and Antoinette D. Godin. Music by Raymond G. Morin. kf4 c -6 - f'fff t- 9  V 0 m -£- i — — 1 U — 1 — L -J. J J - f f f 1  4 — P' 1? 5. • f . - z fj —  f r- t r • , f 4 1 — , p r- V 4- ' f i • i a - — • p -  68 C'est notre p'tit Cercle Frangais de I'ecole superieure, Ou nous nous reunissons pour bien parler frangais: Et lorsque nous nous quittons nous sommes meilleurs amis, Car nous chantons, jouons, rions au temps qu'il nous le plait. Et quand nos classes seronl finies a I'ecolc superieure Et nous aurons I'occasion de bien parler frangais, Nous nous souviendrons toujours de nos rencontres joyeuses Ou nous avons beaucoup jase dans la langue frangaise. DEBATING CLUB OFFICERS Girls President — Irene Fisk (1) President — Lucy Dunn (2) Vice-President — Lucy Dunn (1) Vice-President — Katherine Wilson (2) Secretary-Treasurer — Mary Cross (1) Secretary-Treasurer — Myrtle Christian (2) Assistant Secretary-Treasurer — Pearl Shuman (1) Assistant Secretary-Treasurer — Clythroe Watling (2) Boys President — Bernard Mullahy (1) President — Keith Atkinson (2) Vice-President — William Berndt (1-2) Secretary-Treasurer — Frederick Farley (1-2) Assistant Secretary-Treasurer — Herbert McGuirk (1) Assistant Secretary-Treasurer — Peter Kandianis (2) 69 GOLD F WINNERS 1928 Alice M. Andrews Edward Clark Mary F. Cross Margaret W. Cunningham Lucy K. Dunn Raymond A. Dunn Sylvia Elovaara Irene A. Fisk Bernice H. Fuller Carl B. Hoepfner Aino E. Kokkinen Bessie A. Wickham Isabel Lawrence Leo P. Leino Gertrude K. Luoma Aune H. Makela Donald F. McManus Edwin S. Moriarty Bernard I. Mullahy Selma R. Nathanson Charles E. Thrasher Irja V. Waris Rauha V. Wayrynen 71 THE [CLASS PLAY So This Is London, a Comedy by Arthur Goodrich, was presented by the Class of 1928 in Grove Street Hall, April 12 and April 13. The play is very modern and has been played on Broadway with great success. It contains two excellent burlesque scenes. The main theme is English bullheadedness and American con- fidence in the power of money. Miss Eunice Silverman who was to take the part of Elinor Beauchamp the first night was unable to play the part because of illness. Mi,ss Agnes Hakkarainen took the part both nights. Thursday, April 12 Cast Hiram Draper, Jr., Called Junior Bernard Mullahy Elinor Beauchamp Agnes Hakkarainen Lady Amy Ducksworth Helen Esielionis Hiram Draper, Sr Richard Palmer Mrs. Hiram Draper Selma Nathanson Maitland, Maid at the Ritz Helen Dempsey Dyson, Maid at the Ritz Barbara Miller Lady Evelyn Beauchamp Lucy Dunn Sir Percy Beauchamp Howard Bridgman Alfred Honeycutt Frederick Earlej' Thomas, a butler James Devlin Jennings, Lady Ducksworth 's butler John O'Neill 72 Friday, April 13 Cast Hiram Draper, Jr., Called Jmiior Leon Driiry, Jr. Elinor Beaiichamp Agnes Hakkarainen Lady Amy Ducksworth Katherine Wii.son Hiram Draper, Sr Malcolm Bowes Mrs. Hiram Draper Anna Worthington Maitland, Maid at the Ritz Mary Cross Lady Evelyn Beauchamp Ellyn Coates Sir Percy Beauchamp John Keating Alfred Honeycutt Edward Terry Thomas, a butler Charles Cashman Jennings, Lady Ducksworth's butler Daniel Sullivan Director of Play Mi.ss Helen F. Stratton Student Committees Rehearsals, Cynthia King Assistant, Mary Sleep Stage Manager, Raymond Dunn Assistants, Mary Cross, Helen Demp.sey Tickets, Cynthia King 73 SENIOR MARSHALS First row — Nathanson, Stewart, Pietrowski, Mullahy, Cross, Hakkarainen, Collette. Second row — Andrews, L. K. Dunn, Lawrence, Wickham, Fisk, Dempsey, Miller, Luoma. Third row — Terry, Oliva, Maillet, Pasanen, R. A. Dunn, Keating, Earley, Palmer. SENIOR MEMBERS OF HIE SCHOOL COUNCIL First row — Charles E. Cashman, Jr., (26); Lucy K. Dunn, (25); Irene A. Fisk, (22); Mary F. Cross, (27); Hazel F. Peters, Lect.; Richard B. Palmer, (26). Back row — Franklin G. Asselta, (22); Chester C. Lamb, (25); Malcolm E. Bowes, (24); Bernard I. Mul- lahy, (26); Raymond A. Dunn, (22); Donald F. McManus, (25); John G. Keating, (26). (Not in picture) L. Shair, (2«). of a September 6 Back to the daily grind! We ought to be much brighter this year with all those new lights to help. 7. Miss Gifford is lying in ambush for what she calls lofty Seniors ! 9. The Irish are still a strong political party — last year's officers returned by a large majority. 12. The bread-line celebrates the reopening of the soup-kitchen, and all the marshals develop sore throats. 13. Mr. Howard's pets, the P. G.'s are beginning to assemble. Among them Caruso, Ethel Leginska, and Pola Negri. 14. Thrills! Every now and then a word from the non-stop lectures in Room 8 takes root in my skull. 15. Normal School Assembly. All set to go now, eh? 16. The combined glee clubs choose the following melange of officers: — President, Chester Lamb; Vice-Presidents, John Keating, Mary Cross; Treasurers, Danny Quinn, Esther Newman; Secretaries, Raymond Morin. Antoinette Godin; Pub- licity, Bill Berndt, Raymond Phinney, Katherine Wilson, Teresa Quinn. Sleuths baffled! All attempts to forecast the results of the Junior election fruit- less! Further developments awaited by reporters and police. 19. Juniors approve the League of Nations: — Keith Atkinson, President; (iertrude Nivell, Vice-President; Terry Quinn, Secretary; Isadore Supraner, Treasurer. The Dieci alias The Council of Ten alias The Senior Faculty Advisors have their first .session behind closed doors. Seniors, prepare to know your fate! 20. Heroic band of intrepid females explores depths of gloomy cave opposite 3vS! Class banner unearthed, in an excellent state of preservation, and hurried to safe. 21. The hashing committee selects its victims. PFAo'j got my write-up? 75 JEv CLASS '25 BOOK 3 22. Color Day! Blue and Gold and asters! First Assembly! Further additions to Class Book Committee announced — Donald McManus and Charlie Cashman, Business Managers; Lucy Dunn, Write-ups; Rachel Mossman, Art; Mary Cross, Jokes; Bernard MuUahy, Athletics; Chet and Bill are jokes, too. Much advice, good and otherwise, handed out gratis. Also, French Club elections! Amid wild cheering from the excited populace, Charles Cashman, debonair man-about town is announced President; Antoinette Godin, Vice-President; Raymond Morin, Sitting Bull's descendant. Treasurer; Irene Fregeau, Secretary. Follow them closely, boys. 23. The fight is on. What camera will have the most mercy on my handsome phiz? 24. Won our first game, but through no fault of the cheering squad. Terry sure has room to grow in her rig! 26. Blondes prefer Bergroth. 28. Classic battle in 35 between Ovid and the Lampoon. Publius knocked out in the first round. 29. The Red and Gray Board rallies round the flag. 30. Fine turn-out for School Night. The Rev. Mr. Price cracks a few chestnuts and various ex-presidents lament our cheering. Coach Tarpey is getting to be some orator (if the lectern is strong enough) and Bud spouts however quite fluently. Did you ever know how many scientific words have to do with the humble hen? October 1. Our cheering was not quite so deplorable, but as Louis saj's, we really ought not to harmonize quite so closely when singing. 3. Council picks out a White Wings committee to do the dirty work. 4. Lots of excitement at Dramatic Club. Joe Keating hands the bank-book to Edward Terry; the Hudson prize was announced, and Helen disappeared in a cloud of dust as everyone rushed to give in his name for the weekly theatre tickets. 5. Got my proofs to-day. Only trouble with them is they look like me. 6. The Sophs have an Assembly all to their little lonesomes. Well, it must be nice to find out how a decent seat feels. 7. Two fresh Seniors indulged in a salt throwing battle in the lunch room the sixth period with the result that their freshness disappeared for a day at least. 10. The cheer leaders are going to have some new glad rags. The annual revival of the forensic art among females comes ofT. Those who talk the loudest are Irene Fisk, President; Lucy Dunn, Vice-President; Mary Cross, Secretary-Treasurer; last and least Pearl Shuman, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer. 11. The frost is in the punkin and the carrot's on the clock! Mr. Sullivan helped us decorate for the Barn Dance, and it looked like a regular back-to-the-farm model. Will someone please burn Jack's hat or bury it ten feet deep? 12. Tra la! No school to-day. Ain't patriotism a grand and glorious feeling? 13. A cheering assembly works ofT some of our excess steam and adds to that under Louis' collar. Come on Waltham, let 'er rip! 14. The Red and Gray joke boxes are reaping a royal reward in the shape of humor and gum-wrappers. 15. I want a pair of those nifty red and gray pajamas the cheer leaders are wearing. 76 JEv CU S '26 BOOK ia. 17. Are we down-hearted? Oi, Mrs. Feidelbaum, dunt esk. All the team made corking speeches, mostly about Fat Hay, who almost wilted away. The chief features were Bill's necktie — he must have caught it from Mr. Chalmers — and the duets Johnny and Chester sang so sweetly. 18. The Argumentative Octette girds up its loins. Chief girders are Bud Mullahy, President; Bill Berndt, Vice-President; Fred Earley, Secretary-Treasurer, and Herb McGuirk, his noble assistant. 20. Eunice almost got scalped to-day, but the wild and woolly Sioux gave us a good time, and the war dance was sublime. I'm going to get Miss Collins to teach it. The French Club bursts into song and dance, but the song was much the stronger. Raymond was disappointed because no biscuits fell ofif when Aggie wiped her heated brow. 21. The school ran itself for about an hour to-day. A good, but not raucous time was had by all. 22. More kinds of excitement than one for those who trekked to Lowell in the bus. 24. Eino Tiilikainen's striking poster excites the wrath of the more dignified mem- bers of the Girl's Debating Club. 25. With Gen for chairman the Thanksgiving Party will be a howling success. Resolved that Seniors are not stuck-up ; the affirmative, upheld by the Seniors, won. Closing arguments of the opposition — Aw, sit down. 26. All the complaints about proofs sound as if '28 was awfully hard-faced. Oh, no, it's just that our style of beauty is so subtle! 27. Senior Assembly. Did you ever know what a shrinking violet Anna Brack was before? Megaphones displayed by Mr. Keating, who was in such a hurry to leave the stage that he fell over his own feet. 28. Report cards out. Laugh that ofif! 31. Mr. Hubbard begs the class to treat him kindly, as an expensive machine de- serves. Sir, consider the Golden Rule. November 1. Did you hear that fearful rumpus after school to-day? Oh, no, it wasn't a real fight, just the Boy Argufiers in the Debating Club. 3. Those lucky bums, the Juniors, seized the Assembly Hall. Don't know what happened, but I saw Bud sneaking out the back door. 4. Short but snappy mass meeting at the close of school. We went through (lie motions in double-quick time, and got out fifteen minutes early. Hee-haw! 5. On to Brockton — veni, vidi, vici! 7. School wrapped in clouds of escaping steam, because we didn't have any cele- bration for Brockton. Honestly, the nerve of some people — 8. And were you at Dramatic Club to-day, to see the aspiring dishwasher who doesn't look the part, and the so-natural cat and parrot? But Dick Palmer's tragedy was the high light — just like Shakespeare! 9. Numeral's appear in the distance — we beat the Juniors to-day in hockey. Nine tigers for our side! 10. Sophs set school by the ears with their bugle calls at their Assembly. Detective agency installed in the lunch-room to investigate a discrepancy between cash received and lunch paid out. 77 3. CLASS '26 BOOK 11. Wore off some shoe-leather going to the B. F. to see a Legion movie. Seen worse, but don't know where. However, many thanks! 14. Victory in hockey is ours! Boy, oh boy, won't we look .sporty ne.xt summer with '28 sprawled across our chests! 15. Double gab fest of Debating Clubs open to both sexes. 16. Those dinky megaphones with silhouettes have come. 17. Miss Stratton gav e us a great talk on her European trip, but refused to talk about Monte Carlo. Wonder how much she lost there? The renowned linguists of Le Cercle Fran ais held an important conference to-day. 18. Imitation classes and Parents' Night. Mr. Pennypacker of Harvard is one good old Yankee. Grand Virginia Reel outside 33, superintended by all the faculty within the twelve-mile limit! The ceiling, however, did not give way, though plaster fell below like a blizzard. 21. The Council, proud of its exploits, wants an open meeting to show off! 22. Intelligence Test, ha-ha! Didn't have to take it — I'm hopeless, anyway. 23. Heap big pow-wow! Inspiring addresses by Chet and Coach Tarpey. Mr. Amiott rides the Athletics horse hard. You flat-chested, round-shouldered — 24. As Chet predicted, the game, the dinner, and the dance — a separate and howling success! Each one. 26. '28 lost its best friend to-day by the sudden death of Mr. Woodbury. 28. School goes rather hard just now. 29. School closed for the funeral. This is the only holiday we've ever been sad about. 30. Carrying on as usual. December 1. Juniors start the ball rolling with an Assembly at which Miss Smith talked on her European trip. Must have been good, but I hope they don't have to hear it all over again in 32. Selma Nathanson throws a party at French Club. Umm, those cakes! Cin- derella was awfully good, too. 2. Heaps of speculation and rumors run rife as names are handed in for Glee Club parts. Every one hopes Danny Quinn will play the Irishman. 5. The Council voted a memorial to-day. I always said it had at least some sense. 6. Grand Dramatic Club meeting! Brand-new innovations! English tea! A good time was had by all and sundry. 7. Miracles will never cease! Just imagine getting 100% in a French exam. 8. Ruth Morgner and her boots address the Sophs on Europe. Meanwhile, the Red and Gray tours the home rooms. 9. Memorial service for Mr. Woodbury. Mr. Howe's speech struck exactly the right note. 12. Big excitement! Grand fight over a milk bottle! The ring formed was too thick for us to see Tellegen Sullivan scrapping, but believe me, we heard him! 13. But this was no unlucky day, for we had two big treats at Debating Club — Miss Taylor's description of her first ride in an otymobile and eats. Don't know about the boys, but they must have come off losers. 15. No assembly, but the Red and Gray came out, which was almost as good. Never saw anything so sublimely ridiculous as the football picture. 78 CLASS '26 BOOK 16. This is a great day for the race, for we started our basket-ball season and licked Athol. Some of the suits were filled to the bursting point. Yip! Yip! The constitution of the Student Council is amended, and next year will see two sets of councillors. 20. The building is a regular echoing vault with almost every one out working. 21. Haw-haw! The Spanish Club has been formed, with Bessie Wickham, President; Irene Fisk, Vice-President; Aune Lystila, Secretary; Herbert McGuirk, Treas- urer; and Mr. Armand Dufour, Adviser. 22. Laughed on the other side of mouth, to-day. The Spanish Club had a party fifth period, and swam through gallons of food. Senior Assembly with a long, boring talk on Postal Telegraphy and a short snappy one on football at Michigan. 23. Christmas carol singing. And did you ever get such a kick out of Dickens' Christmas Carol before? Also, report cards, but let's not mention that. January 3. Lafayette, we are here! The new year starts pleasantly with the collapse of table in the lunch room. Eleanor Shea was sitting on it — yes, that's just what 1 think, too. 4. Post Christmas economy has struck many of the girls. They wear one earring and loan the other to a friend. 5. No assembly. Tempestuous R. and G. meeting. 6. Johnny spent all to-day with one hand caressing his jaw — the girl friend has the mumps. Beat Medford by the skin of the teeth, with Danny our little tin god. 9. Blood runs freely sixth period — but only from noses of two of our social buds. That poor camera at Bergroth's had a severe attack of councillors and marshals to-day. 10. The B. D. C. discusses a resolution a page long. After reading it, what time was left for discussion? And oh, boy, wouldn't you love to tune in on the Glee Club try-outs? 11. Every one that yodelled last night is sleepy and sore to-day. Must have been good. 12. Heard about the big row Tuesday? They say Pete Kandianis started tearing up desks and six men had to hold Chet down by sitting on his head! Wish I'd been there. 13. Scandal! Aggie H. lost somebody else's ring at the game to-night. Tragic in more ways than one. 16. Went in and spoke my little piece for Dramatic Club try-outs before an admiring audience. Only ten used Oh Captain, my Captain so the day was a success. 17. Hail to James I! Our brand-new Principal began the job among the cheers of the mob with a beaming face and an equally bright rose. 18. Glee Club picture taken, under the supervision of all the faculty within a radius of ten miles. 19. Assembly for college-going Seniors. Very entertaining, and Mr. Chalmers set the ball rolling nicely by almost wrecking a chair. 20. The Vergil class receives a lesson in high finance. I got lost. I'ifth hour French has adopted three orphans found on the blackboard — Iggie, Okie, and Jacques. 79 CLASS '26 BOOK 23. Miss Collins more than usually vicious, and I rubbed all the skin off my chin in gym. Belle of Barcelona parts announced! Hero, Jack Keating; Shero, Meri Tikkala; Villian, Chet Lamb (well cast); Assistant Villian, Phil Chitoff; Toreador, John Oliva; His Lady Friend, Irene Dufort; Head Marine, Bill Berndt. Hum. 24. Myrt Christian, Esther Newman, and Ada Houghton get the basket-ball cap- taincies. Come on, Macduff! 25. Mr. Bouvier predicts four big Glee Club concerts. 26. Grand and glorious Senior Assembly. When will we forget Johnny's sweet soprano? Milt Gross made a big hit, too. 27. Miss Pepin is back piano-ing for us. Sackcloth and ashes — we lost at Medford! Just knew they needed my cheering presence. 30. News of So This Is London spread abroad. Read in the Sentinel that Miss Haskins was solid and convincing — in a play. A ten-strike. 3L Irene Fisk had to go and twist her spine, so we lost to the Juniors by one basket. Never mind, we'll lick 'em yet. February 1. Big day in the annals of the race! Class book sale begins, and try-outs for the play are held under the coldly calculating eyes of Miss Stratton and Mr. Howard. Though only ten people recited O Captain, my Captain, the day was not a total washout. 2. A peep in the cupboard at the dear old family skeleton took place when we lost to the saucy Sophs in basket-ball. 3. Second try-outs for boys, the lucky divils! Bets are being placed as to the heroes. 7. Added a little whitewash to the blot on our escutcheon by beating the Freshmen. Sad, but necessary. 8. The Babbling Brotherhood elects Keith Atkinson, Bill Berndt, Fred Early, and Pete Kandianis to bear the brunt of its burdens for the beginning semester. 9. Bunny O'Connor's jazz added a lot of pep to that Soph Assembly. But it did us no good, and we bowed our necks to the Juniors. 10. Senor de la Vega pipes up in Glee Club. Very good, Chet! 14. We appropriately lost our heart when the Sophs rattled the jolly old skeleton again. l.S. Casts for So This Is London announced, and books passed out with appro- priate ceremony by Miss Stratton. Did you guess, right? 16. Junior Party, and good job, too. But they ought to have declared a holiday for the morrow. 17. Certain inquisitive Sophomores insist that we have a clique in our midst. Oh well, they'll grow up some time. 20. Dress rehearsal for the Open Meeting. Lots of fun, but hard on the feet. A high wind jinxed our struggling photographer. 21. Atalanta made a big hit with her last race. The English version was unani- mously voted an improvement over the Latin by the Vergil Class. 22. Delegates of the Council speed to Lowell, returning late at night wrapped in a dark cloud of obscure mystery. 23. Senior musicale arrives at its consummation with much eclat. We performed the funeral rites of the basket-ball season by re-licking the Frosh team. 80 CLASS '26 BOOK 24. Have you a gold F or have you not? Vacation, without a cloud on the horizon, and first rehearsal of So This Is London. Priceless, bah Jove, positively priceless! March 5. A hearty welcome is accorded us by the faculty, who have girt their loins for battle anew. 6. The third period in Room 8 enjoys a fashion show — absolutely the last word in sports clothes! 7. So This Is London can't help being a big hit, but, man what a brutal guy that Bowes is. Ask his wife. 8. Junior Assembly, tra-la! Terry speaks a piece. 9. Mr. Chalmers does a bit of sleuthing chorus period. It would be the day I was out of bounds. 12. Another Monday assembly. Apparently our literary sharks are also fighters. 13. Miss Stratton: — What do all New Yorkers do eventually? Dick Palmer: — Die. 14. Does Eggsie Guilford believe in volume for drama? And how? 15. Bigger and better Red and Gray out. Sophomore musicale, rather better than the one that preceded it. 16. Vergil is abandoned for a pitched battle over the Red and Gray. A good time was had by all. The Belle of Barcelona starts ringing. 19. Turkey Devlin prepares to be an opera star. 20. The great Senior Assembly debate is on, with Don't you realize we are in school to be educated? for a chorus. 21. Miss Fuller: — What is an opportunist? B. I. M.: — One who finds himself in hot water and proceeds to take a bath. 22. Sophs and Juniors give us an entertainment. Did you see Lucy blush as My Blue Heaven was on the air? 23. The Holy City — fine audience — very nice. 26. Would-be collegers are herded together, and the sheep separated from the goats. 27. Our noble President is discovering that the course of true love does not run smoothly. 29. Gold F Assembly, and Mr. Herlihy speaks. There was only one cheerful person on the platform, we regret to say. 30. Mr. Howard becomes patron saint of cast B by fetching in a pound of Bailey's. April 2. Ruth Morgncr i)uls on a skit, How Not to Study at Assembly. Ask the man who knows! 3. Alack! Sir Percy is tcm|)orarily incapacitated by an injury to his pedal ex- tremity! 4. Love and Kskimo Pies go together, according to Mr. Howard and Cast A. 5. Junior Assembly! Big Freshman Show! Price, one two-thirty session. 6. Holiday, and all the school lines up on Main Street. 81 CLASS '26 BOOK 9. I sy, old pumpkin? Are you going to the Class Play, eh, what? Oh, you English accent! 11. Dress rehearsals! Mysterious disappearance of Hiram's cigars at eleventh hour! 12. The Play!! 13. The Play!!!! Also athletic assembly, wherein Coach Amiott makes a good speech. 16. Senior girls extract some few thousand splinters from the A. H. floor, under Miss Collins' direction. 17. Such swank! French Play banquet. 18. Soooop! Served in chorus period. 19. Another 'acation! This is a grand month. 20. Red and Gray dance — a good time had by all. 23. Mr. Chalmers throws a bone to the dogs of the Council. Result, mad argument and a rush of blood to the head. 24. Mrs. Conley reads The Road to Mandalay in a manner truly surprising to the Dramatic Club. At the Class Play banquet, B. I. M. sez: What's your nickname. Jack? Sex appeal, pipes up Buddy Cashman. 25. Narrow escape from death! Herbert Parker Aloysius Sullivan leaps three feet in air to avoid death-dealing avalanche of plaster! 26. At a most chatty assembly. Senior girls choose their graduation dress. Very chic. Our noble Pre.xy will address us on the fateful occasion. 27. OfT to Washington! Framingham Boys' Band Concert was simply marvelous. The absentees sure got stung! May 7. The Council, after heated discussions, decides to adopt a school ring, thus be- queathing a point for hard feeling to future generations. 9. First practice of graduation songs to-day. Our President gives a successful imi- tation of a comb. Genesta Baker and Irene Fregeau are to be soloists, the rumor goes about. Hot stuff! 10. Big plans are under way for the breakfast. 11. The Glee Club wins second place in a 60ng fest at Symphony Hall. Hazel A. was overcome with excitement — on the way down. 12. Dinty McGuirk is crowned Queen of the May at the breakfast and favors his subjects with a song and dance. Some crown, I'll say! And wasn't Johnny the kitten's eyebrows as orchestra leader? Everyone was jealous of the biggest liars. 14. All college teachers begin the refrain Soon we shall part. Manj' tears shed by Don F. 16. Track meet. Oh, that Huckins boy! Praise be, he's a Senior. 17. Last, biggest, and best Red and Gra}' out. The populace sure enjoyed itself. So Norman Klein is tennis captain! 18. Gert Nivell, Pearl Shuman, Danny Mylott and Stewart Kenyon carry off the palms in prize speaking. Also, after a hot fight it is discovered that the male of the species can talk faster than the female, and Bud and Dick take the cup from Mary and Lucy, amid loud cheers from the front benches. 2L (ieorge Siipola gets a prize for salesmanship. Did you hear about the wild special prep math class? It turned E. Shannon Moriarty's hair gray. 82 CLASS '26 BOOK 22. Aw, I'm way back. Graduation seats assigned by some mysterious process. 23. Three cheers! Leon Drury is prom chairman. All set to go, and ten to one Ralph Howard will be ticket taker. 25. Memorial Day Assembly, and we all hear how it feels to be over eighty and going strong. Rose Maiden concert at night, with a fine crowd and some ripping solos. 28. Girls' May Day with the Normal School is a wash-out, in more ways than one. Ain't it the life? 29. Who put the wreath on top of the monument? Belle of Barcelona gains volume every rehearsal. 30. Holiday. Is there any Senior who didn't go to Whalom? I lost count after 250. 31. Join the nursing profession and get married — maybe, is the advice to Senior girls. The Prom Committee does .some preliminary gabbing. 32. There are so many things left out! Junior-Senior Reception, the Operetta, everything has togoby the board. Oh well, we'll trust to our memories for those, just as we'll have to fill in the skeleton of this diary with them. This is no time for tears, anyhow, since Bud swears he's going to make us cry at graduation and we need to save handkerchiefs. So long, classmates, and good luck to you. 83 RADULPHUS KENT HUBBARD Homo sum, humani nil a me alieniim pulo. Magister litlerarum hiimaniorum; musicae amantissimiis atque artium optimarum qui nos consiliis et labore suo ad hunc librum edendum magnopere adiuvit. I am a man, nothing that is human do I think ah'en to me. Teacher of the humanities; Io er of music and the fine arts whose aid and advice ha e been of great assistance to us in pub- lishing this book. 84 85 First row — left to right — Oliva, Lamb, Ouiiin, Zedaiis. Second row — Syrjaia, Walsh, Hay, Whitney, Bernd t, Atkinson, Sullivan, Thrasher, Coach Tarpe; Third row — Dalbeck, Sheehan, Lemay, Don. Knight, Barnicle, Jordon, Kalagher, Murphy. Fourth row — Marrone, Mullahy, Chitoff, Bowes, McManus, Connors, Doug. Knight. FOOTBALL Name Class Position Weight Coach Philip J. Tarpey Arthur Syrjaia '28 Manager John Oliva (Johnny) '28 Q. B. 146 Chester Lamb (Chet) '28 L. H. B. 155 Daniel Quinn (Danny) '28 F. B. 155 Joseph Zedaiis (Sally) '28 R. H. B. 167 James Walsh (Iron) '29 Center 137 William Hay (Fat) '29 G. 217 Donald Whitney (Whit) '29 G. 160 Captain William Berndt (Bill) '28 T. 180 Keith Atkinson (Gabby) '29 T. 148 Daniel Sullivan (Sul) '28 E. 155 Charles Thrasher (Roy) '28 E. 141 Stanley Dalbeck (Dolly) '28 F. B. 132 James Sheehan (Jimmie) '29 L. H. B. 127 Lloyd Lemay (Pete) '29 C. 138 Donald Knight (Don) '28 R. H. B. 148 Walter Barnicle (Barny) '29 Q. B. 136 Walter Jordon (Waller) '28 L. H. B. 134 Myles Kalagher (Myles) '28 E. 156 William Murphy '29 F. B. 140 Michael Marrone (Micky) '28 C. 160 Bernard Mullahy (Bud) '28 Q. B. 132 Philip Chitoff (Phil) '28 G. 202 Malcolm Bowes (Mai) '28 T. 160 Donald McManus (Mac) '28 T. 194 Herbert Connors (Rangy) '28 E. 155 Douglas Knight (Doug) Schedule '28 T. 168 Sept. 24 Fitchburg 59 Worcester South 0 Oct. 1 Fitchburg 27 Boston College High 0 Oct. 8 Fitchburg 9 Worcester North 0 Oct. 15 Fitchburg 14 Waltham 0 Oct. 22 Fitchburg 13 Lowell 0 Oct. 29 Fitchburg 65 St. John's of Worcester 0 Nov. 5 F'itchburg 7 Brockton 0 Nov. 12 Fitchburg 0 Maiden 7 Nov. 19 Fitchburg 20 Providence Tech 0 Nov. 24 Fitchburg 64 Leominster 0 278 7 BASKET-BALL The 1927-1928 Basket-ball Team proxed to be one of the best in the history of the school. It played eighteen games of which it won sixteen. IncidentallVt it had the honor of being the first team to conquer Brockton on its own f oor.and it defeated Medford earlier in the season. Jakola and Bowes were the leading scorers with Jakola topping the list with 144 points. The team, first row — John (Johnny) Oliva, B, 83 points; Daniel (Danny) Quinn, B, 29; Captain Charles (Charlie) Murphy, F, 32; Chester (Chet) Lamb, B, 18; Alvah (Fat) Jakola, F, 144. Back row — Coach Clarence W. Amiott; James (Jimmie) Heslam, F, 92; William (Bill) Berndt, B, 7; Malcolm (Mai) Bowes, C, 12; Peter (Pete) Kandianis, B-C, 19; Manager Leon Drury, Jr. Keith Atkinson and Makela of Squad B, were promoted to Squad A because of their excellent work. The Schedule was: tchburg 43 Athol 4 itchburg 46 Franklin 20 tchburg 20 Alumni 24 itchburg 42 Clinton 20 itchburg 22 Brockton 13 itchburg 20 Medford 19 tchburg 22 Worcester Tech 16 tchburg 29 Woon socket 21 tchburg 42 I.owell 16 tchburg 19 Medford 22 tchburg 24 Gardner IS tchburg 40 Leominster 16 tchburg 43 Maiden 8 tchburg 32 Chelsea 25 tchburg 26 Woon socket 18 tchburg 19 (lardner IS tchburg 41 Manchester 22 tchburg 19 Brockton 18 549 312 87 BASEBALL The Team Keith Atkinson, '29, 1st base — 2nd string catcher; Stanley Dalbeck, '28, center field; John Dooling, '28, right field: Frank Espie, '28, utility infielder; Everett Gould, '29, utility outfielder; John Hak- karaine, '29, pitcher; James Heslam, '28, pitcher; Frank Holroyd, '. 0, outfielder-pitcher; Alvah Jakola, '28, 2nd base-pitcher; Chester Lamb, '28, catcher; Chester Marchant, '30, left field; Edwin Moriarty, '28, pitcher; Charles Murphy, '28, 3rd base; William Murphy, '30, utility man; John Oliva, '28, short stop; James Sheehan, '29, 2nd base; Loring Stevenson, Coach; Hyman Shuman, '28, Manager. The Games F. H. S. Opp. April 20 Worcester North at Fitchburg IS 3 April 25 Worcester Classical at Fitchburg postponed April 28 Athol at Athol postponed May 5 Athol at Fitchburg 7 6 May 9 Clinton at Fitchburg 8 2 May 12 Boston Commerce 10 5 May 16 Worcester South at Fitchburg 5 6 May 23 Groton School at Groton postponed May 25 Lowell at Lowell 4 5 May 29 Gardner at Fitchburg 0 4 June 2 Gardner at Gardner 1 12 June 6 Leominster at Fitchburg 3 1 June 13 St. John's at Fitchburg June 16 Leominster at Leominster 88 TRACK Director— C. N. Amiott. Coach— E. Adler Manager — B. Brooks, '28 Scores of Meets Worcester South 58 Fitchburg 32 Gardner 44 Fitchburg 46 Leominster 46 Fitchburg 44 Fitchburg took fourth place in the Worcester County Track Meet with 13 points. 1 J. Oliva, 2 W. Rautio 3 M. Bowes, 4 F. Huckins, 5 O. Jarvela, 6 W. Hay, 7 W. Berndt, 8 V. Lassiia, 9 H. Murphy Gardner Meet Worcester South Leominster Meet Worcester County Gardner Meet Worcester South Leominster Meet Worcester County '28 4 2 8 0 10 P. Rostedt, '30 0 1 0 0 '30 1 2 1 0 11 F. Steeves, '30 3 0 5 0 '28 1 3 0 12 N. Klein, •29 5 0 5 3 '28 4 5 5 5 13 U. Puro, '29 1 0 0 0 '29 5 1 0 14 J. Sheehan, '29 3 0 4 0 '29 0 5 0 5 15 E. Pierce, '29 3 0 3 0 '28 6 3 1 0 16 J. Keating, '28 1 0 0 0 '29 5 5 4 0 17 C. Lamb, Totals '28 0 0 3 0 '28 4 3 1 0 46 32 44 13 J. Oliva, W. Rautio C. Lamb, F. Steeves, N. Klein, J. Sheehan, H. Murphy, M. Bowes, F. Huckins, O. Jarvela, W. Hay, ■28 '30 '28 '30 '29 '29 '28 '28 '28 '29 '29 100, 220, and high jump 100 and 220 220 440 880 Broad jump Pole vault 440 and hurdles Mile and 880 440 and broad jump Shot put W. Berndt, '28 Shot put and hurdles V. Lassiia, '29 Pole vault and high jump P. Rostedt, '30 Pole vault U. Puro, '29 Shot put E. Pierce, '29 High jump J. Keating, '28 High jump P. Oinonen, '30 Broad jump W. Proctor, '28 100 yd. dash P. Crosby, '28 Mile and 880 C. Suojanen, '30 Mile J. Allaire, '30 440 89 THE GIRLS' HOCKEY TEAM Back row — Helen Freedson, R.F. ; Janet Stewart, L.H.; Helen Bills, L.W.; Mary Cross, Goal Tender; Lucy Dunn, R.W.; Mary Sleep, R.H. Front row- — Aune Makela, R.L; Myrtle Christian, C.H.; Anna Brack (Captain), C.F. ; Gertrude Sheppard, L.L; Eva Wuorisalo, R.L On the floor — Sylvia Aalto, L.W.; Anna Worthington, R.W. Under the competent guidance of their bonny captain, Anna Brack, the girls of the Senior Hockey Team have had a most successful season. Their athletic ability is very apparent. Winning game after game with the other class teams, they at last secured the championship. Although these athletes haven't the renown of the mem- bers of the varsity football squad or the boys' basket-ball team, nevertheless they have proved themselves worthy pioneers in hockey. Every football team reminds lis We must share our gridiron force, And, departing, leave behind us Athletes in the jive-year course. 90 (1531 c -ay 2 is m I 7 - 4 ' 4 4. 1 i i Open the gates! Our squadrons march abreast! Fh'ng back the bars! We're eager for the quest! Life lies before in unknown heights to rise, To each his goal; to every one his prize. Here part the ways! yet still above there gleams Blue of the sky, and Gold of light supreme. Prove well the pledge, from which is no release, 'While there is life our efforts never cease. Onward we go, another world to gain Far fiee the fears of sorrow and of pain Life must be sweet, while loyalty shall last To friendships formed in days now fleeting past. 91 OUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the here-in-after-to-be-named-in-due-order, being of siipposedl}' sound mind and body and free of an inhibitions, complexes, or suppressed desires, do herein devise, bequeath, and gi e away free, gratis, and for nothing, all our worldly goods to the following deserving objects of charity, with the understanding that no goods can be exchanged by dissatisfied customers: — to Mr. Chalmers, a new necktie and an asbestos flower, it being of a durable nature; to Miss Gifford, a pickaxe to help her in her anti-gum campaign; also, a policeman's billy; to Mr. Hubbard, a Short History of Women; to Mr. Jeffery, the stubs of our class check-book, in loving memory; to Miss Stratton, a Palmer Method manual; to Miss Collins, an alarm clock; to Mr. Butler, a broad-casting outfit; to Mr. Dufour, The Baby's Two First Years ; to Miss Sherwin, a pair of gum shoes; to Miss Champagne, a corked bottle to preserve her bubbling spirits; to Miss Haskins, a filing-cabinet; to Mr. Howard, all unused tickets of the fiscal year; to Miss Fuller, a pair of phosphorescent shears; to Mr. Sheehan, pleasant memories of a bus-ride; to Miss Gruener, some fresh fish; to Mr. Tarpey, some stuffing for football suits; and to all and sundry, a hatchet buried with no hard feelings. To the janitors we bequeath all our returned test papers, to be sold as trots to future generations, and our thanks for their invaluable advice on all occasions. To the school at large, we leave our profound sympathy and hearty commisera- tion for the great and inseparable loss they are about to sufi er; also the information that Miss Miner extends a cordial welcome to all who wish to use the fourth floor as a promenade during class-time; that the sign ham sandwiches does not mean there are any on the counter; and that attendance is not taken in chorus after Christmas, if your best friend goes. Signed and sealed in this here present year in the rule of James The First by the best and most remarkable class ever before or since. Signed: — Nineteen Twenty-Eight Witnessed by: — Cassius Cashman Schoeneus Keating Ducksworth Wilson Honeycutt Earley 92 THE SOUTH SIDE SUN Where there's a will there's a law suit. 1 PUBLISHED INDISCRIMINATELY j Publishers, W. Berndt Sons, Ltd. VOL. 28 CXIXIIVIII Price — Reasonable SMITH SUSPECT HELD FOR EXAMINATION SPECIAL NOTICES Sessions will be abandoned after two- thirty. The eighth day of every week 'vill be a holiday. Service at the lunch counter w ill hence- forth be free. Pupils are requested to give their teachers the opportunity to answer their own questions. SAY IT WITH EGGS SWEET PEAS (not flowers). Guaranteed not to roll off the knife. See our demonstration. KISSES Kibbe's best, 29c. lb. OLIVIA'S HEALTH BREAD Made by a good Baker. I'ree with every loaf, one bo.x of pills. Our Service We'll slice eggs for you, slice bread, and butter it, split your peas, but we do not serve napkins. Drurie's Foode Shoppe ACCUSED OF RECKLESS DRIVING GREAT EXCURSION IMMINENT Grand Tour of Historic Spots Plans are on foot for a special per- sonally conducted trip to be made under the protecting guidance of Chester Lamb, famous guide, to the historic town of Northbridge. All the chief points of interest will be included in the itinerary, with the exception of dinner. Among these will be the North and South stations, as well as all four houses of the municipality. All visitors will be introduced by Mr. I,amb to the Mayor, the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police, and the Superintendent of Schools, provided he is at home. The beautiful cemetery will also be viewed, to start which the loyal community shot a man. The presence of twenty is desired at two dollars a head, and the bus will leave sooner or later. IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIAL Precedes Daily Duties of White Wings Yesterday, by special permission, our reporter was allowed to witness the mystic rites of the S. O. W. W. (.Sacred Order of White Wings), the secret so- ciety whose watchwords are Chases Dirt and Have you a little Fairy in your home? At 11. ,30 sharp the hon- orable members lined up, clad in their tasteful white o eralls, to be inspected by Head Sweeper D. F. McManus. After the command, Shoulder dust- pans, March! the body stood at at- tention and chanted the hymn of the order: — On all the dishes that do break The lunch-counter five cents (5c.) doth make. Then with due solemnity was pro- nounced the profound curse on all who spill food or maltreat crockery within the society's hallowed precincts. After this short but stately ritual, the mem- bers proceeded at a slow walk to their posts of duty. YOUNG GIRL FACES PRISON Hailed into court on the charges of Thomas Cat, eminent singer of the Back- Yard Fraternity, Eleanor Shea pleaded not guilty to driving so as to en- danger the lives of the pedestrian public. Mr. Cat, who spoke through an inter- preter, declared that he had been cross- ing Water Street after taking all neces- sary precautions, when Miss Shea rounded the corner and nearly ran him down. He claimed damages for in- juries to his coat that took an hour's licking to repair, and also heart balm. Miss Shea stated in defense that she was driving at her usual cautious rate, and was in full control of the car, ex- cept that her mind was on something else. What? asked Judge Pasanen. Absent friends, replied Miss Shea. Miss Bernice O'Neill, who accom- panied the accused, denied that Mr. Cat had given any signs of his decision to cross the street, and supported Miss Shea's statement. Judgment was sus- pended until further notice. THAT SCHOOL GIRL COMPLEXION BIG MARKDOWN ! $.50 per Box E. G.WNORD, Agent HIGH SCHOOL EQUIPPED WITH POSTAL SERVICE A new sub-station, to be called the Lincoln Post Office has been estab- lished by Jack Keating, local bon vivant and man-about-town, at the base of Honest Abe's statue. Though so far the experiment has been tried only at the beginning of sixth period, Mr. Keating promises to operate soon at all hours, and expects a whacking good business. No stamps are required, and on request the customer will be fur- nished with a detailed map, fully show- ing the path of a successful note through the territory of Miss Hawkcyc llaskins. THE SOUTH SIDE SUN MASTER MIND DIVULGES SECRET OF TRADE (Special to the .Sun) In an interview with Richard B. Palmer, world-famous stage-electrician, Mr. Palmer said, when questioned as to how he produced his remarkable effects, I take no credit to myself — I did it for the wife and kiddies. Diffi- cult i Oh no. Why, as it is now, I am practically asleep at the switch. I'ressed further, he revealed a dark secret. How do I time my changes? Well, I just press the button at each convolution of the jaw of my assistant, Mr. Mullahy. He chews in time to music. Yes, the rapid changes did worry the performers a bit, but they got used to it. We worked out a new method to keep 'em on their toes, too, Vou see, they have to follow the spot- light. Good-day. We left the great man on reverent toes. DOWN THE LINE With the Dangerous Dutchman Buddy Cashman and Desperate Don McManus are to engage in a big wrestling match to be held in the near future by promoter Harry Miller. The match will be a hot one, as the winner receives a ticket to the (irand. McManus was the favorite before Cowboy Cashman threw Doug Knight, the big Turk, but chances now seem even. The local wiseacres, however, are placing their money on Desperate Don, as they claim all he needs to do to win is step on his rival. James Bulcock and I'Ved Huckins are scheduled for a mile run in the middle of last week. At the moment of writing Bulcock is favorite, with odds 3-1. SLEEPWALKER SURPRISES AUDIENCE Louis Shrair, one of our most es- teemed citizens and a man of no little influence, startled the crowd at Crocker I'icid last Saturday by appearing clad lightly in a gaudy pair of flannel pa- jamas. He was soon, however, roused from his slumbers by the hoots and jeers of the shocked assembly, and placing a megaphone on his head to hide his blushes, slunk from the field. MEETING OF REBELS BROKEN UP Villains Flee Under Cover of Darkness A conspiracy of rebellious varlets contrary to the precepts of law and order, was discovered this afternoon by Detective Sergeant Edward Terry, who hastily pussy-footed away to sum- mon an emergency force from head- quarters. The squad arrived, armed to the teeth, but first sent Riot Chief Raymond Dunn to disperse the meet- ing by peaceful means. Finding that a moving address closing with the noble sentiment, You are a bad example to the Sophomores, had no effect. Chief Dunn withdrew, and the force went into action. Tear-bombs were huiied into the mob, which was utterly routed after a fierce charge by Policeman Gifford, wielding a billy. No dead bodies have been found as yet. FAMOUS STAR LOSES PEARL NECKLACE Restored by Divers Miss Dorothy Peterson, known to millions of movie fans as the Glad- Eye Girl, while passing by Brigham's Spring at the junction of its tributary sources, dropped her necklace of price- less Orient pearls in the limpid waters thereof as she leaned over to admire herself. Hearing her cries of distress, there sallied forth from Island No. 26 a bold company of rescuers in full re- galia, who dived gracefully to the bottom and returned the collar to its tearful owner. The idol of the silver screen, who made her debut in Forty- Four, a Western picture, thanked the heroes, and presented each one with an autographed picture in testimony of her undying gratitude. BIG COMIC SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE OF THE SUN (See Page 8) HITHER AND THITHER Mr. Joseph Zedalis, maiden name Sally, has engaged the Assembly Hall for the next month. He plans to give an interesting series of lectures for the benefit of all who lack self-control, on the topic, How to Keep Calm, Cool, and Collected. Kay Wilson plans to open a dancing school immediately if not sooner, and solicits your patronage. Private in- struction and public practice. Farmers a specialty. Mr. Edgar Guilford entertained the Masculine Chatterbox Club with a pleasant and instructive talk on New York. He spoke of the principal sights of Manhattan, and declared that the Woolworth Building was not half so big as its reputation. Why, he added, I couldn't even see it until I was within a foot or so of it. The Quinn saxtet will give a concert at the Y. M. C. A. every Friday eve- ning at eight o'clock. Price of admis- sion, one new pair of ear-drums. A new book has just gone to press, entitled Suppressed Desires, or For- bidden Fruit, written by Mary Cross and profusely illustrated by Genesta Baker. Not passed by the National Board of Review. All rehearsals for So This is Lon- don will be accompanied by a cheery cat-chorus, ably conducted by . Every member of the cast off-stage will add his little thrill. Among the latest innovations in plumbing is a drinking-fountain that spouts water only from its handle. One has been installed near 26, and it is pleasing to note the agility of its habitues in dodging unexpected jets. All this week at the Lyric — Hippy (Himself) Mullahy and Signora Cath- erine lacoboni in their last tragi-comedy sketch Ignatz and Krazy Kat with a notable supporting cast. Also on the same bill are appearing Melishcrta Dempsey in her famous tray-carrying act and H. Allen Bridgman, who is lecturing on How to Speak F rench without Sneezing. The big feature of the program is the snappy revue Uncle Sam's Animals, with an all-Sophomore troupe of glorified girlhood. CLASS '25 BOOK JUST BETWEEN US GIRLS My DEAR, I'm ALL of a FLUtter— I mean I ACtually AM. Really, I MUST tell you aBOUT the DARlingest PARty I went to yesterday. They sent me — HON- ESTLY, they DID— the most diVINE inviTAtion— just a cunning little WHITE thing printed in the blaCKest ink. You simply can't imAGine how Perfectly CHASTE it was — I mean so sort of CHIC, my dear. Well, of COURSE I was absoLUtely THRILLED to be asked to that seLECT GAthering, and I simply HURried my- self blue-in-the-FACE for fear of being LATE. It beGAN at 1.30, and HONestly, you should have SEEN the subLIME guest-book every one was asked to WRITE in. The HOStess, my dear, was REALLY imPRESSively CUTE, and so quite CHARMed to see ALL the GUESTS. Oh NO, this wasn't a TEA, it was an intel- LECTual affair, y'know, all conversation. I had to leave EARly, as only a FEW could stay till 2.30, but I was REALLY enCHANted by the WHOLE THING, my dear, and I'm simply TERrified for fear I won't be ASKed again to meet all those CHARming PEOple in that magNIFicent room, 26, I mean I Actually AM! REQUIRED READING Title The Heritage of Women The Exile Face Value The Higher Foolishness Triumphs of Medicine The Tack Prudence of the Parsonage The Heavenly Twins The Last of the Vikings The Celestial Omnibus The Hundredth Chance The Hoosier Schoolmaster The Man Who Saw Through Heaven Little Warrior The Beginners Man-Size Drums in the Night Watchers of the Trails The Idler The Joyous Troublemaker Subject Miklee Marrone Chester Lamb Louise Whitney Malcolm Bowes Curtis Rublee Francis Sullivan Mary Sleep The Knights Margaret Peterson Shirley or bust! Foster Arnold Carl Hoepfner Manule Jacobson Danny Sullivan Cvnlhia King, Paul Crosby Donald McManus Russell Grainger The Marshals p Francis McAneany OLD TALES RETOLD This is the silliesf class I've ever seen. Write it out before you go home. Why, I'd be ashamed if my Freshmen didn't do belter than you Seniors. Take out that gum. Single file. Where were you third jKMiod Monday? Admit slip, please. On our European trip last sununer- She was a remarkal)le woman. No one blamed her for anything she did. This is not recess. 95 CLASS '25 BOOK J . ROMANCE 1928 They met on the steps at two-thirty. Eager to make a good impression, he rushed up with the cheerful hail, How's business? Oh, I'm fine, she replied listlessly. He searched about for an interesting topic, and suggested hopefully, George is dead. V'eah, he died, she agreed politely. He tried another. Down at Northbridge — Looks kind of dubious, she said cuttingly. Desperately he began, Did you hear the one about the Scotchman? Where's John? she interrupted. Furious at such treatment, I'm off women for life, he yelled. Oh, don't be that way, she entreated. Stop talking, please, he coldly commanded. Unprepared. You see, it was this way, she murmured. We ha e with us — he sneered. She l)lushed. I-I'm in love, she whispered. Room up at the end, kid, he announced, reaching out. O-Oh boy! Barbara Miller is the girl Who gave the school the jumps — 'Twas she that passed the word around That Curtis had the mumps. REVISED PROVERBS The pen is mightier than the sword, but a red pencil is mightier. Room 26. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. If silence is golden, John Kinsey must be a nu'liionaire. Haste makes waste, but tardiness makes sessions. God may temi)er the wind to the shorn lamb, but don't let any one skin you on that account. Short skirts disclose a multitude of s (h) ins. Evil communications corrupt good marshals. Never put off until to-morrow what your mother can do to-day. 96 Jk CLASS '25 BOOK I REMEMBER I remember, I remember, The once-new B. F. Brown, The halcyon time when modestly Our skirts hung 'way, 'way down; And enshrined beside the Brownie Glimmer faintly through the haze, Noisy old Windmills of Holland, And T. Carlton's Golden Days; And the rumpus in the corridors, We Freshmen used to raise. II. I remember, I remember, The room where next I sat, And how in English J. H. used To prate of this and that; Buddy Cashman, playing Brutus, Could not sit and reach the floor; How Miss GifTord used to scare us From her lair by 34; And the National Champs of basket-ball — Bring back those days once more! III. I remember, I remember, The elections first we held. And how the awe we used to have For Seniors was dispelled; Burst balloons at the class party; Dick's revue; and Louie's bawl; And the tears of woe we shed When Bud Mullahy took his fall. IV. I remember, I remember. How we licked all hockey teams; How the football warriors, led by Bill, Surpassed our wildest dreams; Much there is that I could mention. Sad to hear, or glad to tell. But since lack of space prevents it, Sweet my classmates; fare you well. 97 CLASS '26 BOOK When Bowes sits down in 24 His feet are in the hall But long shanks win our hearty thanks When playing basket-ball. THE PERFECT PEACH— 1928 Hair — Myrtle Christian Eyes — Margaret Adler Nose — Louise Whitney Mouth — Eunice Silverman Teeth — Kay Wilson Chin — Agnes Hakkarainen Dimples — Mary Sleep Smile — Catherine lacoboni Disposition — Selma Rosenberg Humor — Margaret Peterson Daintiness — Helen McKinney Cuteness — Aune Makela Good Sense — Selma Nathanson Sportmanship — Anna Brack Selma N — 's a star in French — She got the perfect score. Alas, when Selma takes the bench I have to take the door! 98 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Angel the Tailor 116 Bailey, John L., V'e House of 120 Bergroth Studio 100 Blanchard, John B 102 Brooks' Pharmacy 104 Brockelman Bros 110 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 115 Chamberlain-Huntress Co Ill Clover Hill Farm 119 Cook, B. A., Co 118 Cowdrey, C. H., Machine Works Ill Crocker-Burbank Co., Ass'n 125 Cross, C. A., Co 122 Cummings, M. T., Co 106 Dejonge, Louis, Co 123 Douglas, Hairdresser 117 Downs, H. M., Printing Co 124 Drury, F. L., Sons 109 Duncan-Chase Motor Co 130 Econo Store Co 126 Falulah Paper Co 124 Fashion Fur Shop 109 Fennia Market 122 Ferdinand Furniture Co 114 Fitchburg Cleaners and Dyers 104 Fitchburg Coal Co 113 Fitchburg Co-operative Bank 113 Fitchburg Gas Electric flight Co 103 Fitchburg Hardware Co 115 Fitchburg Horn Goods Co 107 Fitchburg Motor Car Co 102 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co IO5 Fitchburg Paper Co 119 Fitchburg Rubber Co 105 Fitchburg Savings Bank 126 Fitzsimmons Motor Car Co 107 George Bros 10 1 Gilchrest-Wallace Co., Inc 130 Goodfellow, A. Z 116 Goodnow-Pearson Co Ill Goodwin, W. C 109 Gray Studio 126 Handley, W. J., Co 128 Hardy, William A , Sons Co 118 Hastings-Flint Co 126 Hotel Raymond 127 Hudson-Esse. 104 Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co 110 Jackson's Chocolate Shop 118 Johnson Lumber Co 108 Kane Furniture Co 128 Keith Sign Co 108 Kendall, Harry E 130 Kidder Davis Ill Kimball Son Co 112 Lane, F. H., Co 128 Lawrence Klein Lumber Co 101 Lesure, Fred, Candy 106 M-A-C Plan, Inc 114 Matthews, T. R 129 McxNeill Tire Co 105 Michon Studio 118 Miller Clothing Co 116 Moeckel, the Florist 117 Mohawk Engraving Co 123 Murch, H. J 101 Murphy, Eugene 102 Nathan, S. M 108 Nichols Frost, Inc 127 Paris Store 122 Parke Snow, Inc 104 Parks-Cramer Co 103 Payson Clothing Co 107 Pennj' Bryn Cake Shop 106 Putney, W. E 102 Rice Co 114 Rich, B. L., Co 105 Rome Clothing Co 130 Ross, T. K. and Cheney 121 Ross and Russell 109 Safety Fund National Bank 121 Sentinel Printing Co 121 Shaw-Crane Putnam Machine Co 129 Simonds Saw and Steel Co 120 Smith, Frank A., Co 107 Steinert Sons 117 Swanson's Bakery 130 Sweater Shop 108 Teto, William, Agency 117 United Co-op. Society 101 Vanity Fair Gift Shoppe 114 Whooley, D. J., Co 121 Worcester North Savings Institution 112 Wyman, Roy S 122 Yellow Cab Co 106 The Class of 1928 heartily thanks the merchants and business men of Fitchlnirg who by advertising hi our book made possible its publication. We urge all Se7iiors to patronize these firms who have assisted us. 99 Miss Stratton: Comment on the sonnets of Milton. C. King: These poems show the immorality of the soul. Class of IQ28 we thank you for your patronage Class Photographer 1928 Bergroth Studio 775 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass, ' 'Photographs live forever ' ' 100 Miss I' uller: Qui est un professeur d'esthutiqucs. E. Moriarty: A gymnasium teacher. I awrence Klein Compliments of LUMBER COMPANY H. J. MURCH Phone 2515 Wholesalers Phone 2516 Dry Canadian w-tern 1 Q ,„ CALIFORNIA f p- „ Spruce IDAHO ) CADILLAC CALIFORNIA SUGAR PINE MOTOR CARS WHITE AND RED CEDAR SHINGLES Mail the inquiry to-day TRANSIT ROOFERS AND SHINGLES 181 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg C ntn'hliwp'nt'i of f n-yyj -i l 'Vi f IT United George Bros. L.o-operative oociety of Fitchburg High Grade Shoes at Popular Prices Hosiery for Stores at Men and Women 815 Main Street 347 El m Street 207 Rollstone Street High Grade Shoe Repairing 161 Ashburnham Street 386 Main Street 101 Miss Stratton: Give a quotation from Milton. H. Bridgman: Above the smoke and stir of this d-d-daim spot that men call earth — Compliments oj EUGENE J. MURPHY CO., Inc. Pharmacists Packard EUGENE J. MURPHY, R.PH. Manager Corner of Day and Main Streets Fitchburg Motor Car Co. Fitchburg, Mass. 11 SUMMER STREET FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS .Nlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllillllllllillllllllllll Compliments of J. B. Blanchard o o bon W. E. Putney 797 Main St. 8oi T Insurance Homes furnished as a home should be furnished with rehable furniture. Our 25 years of repute stand honestly at the back of v?55 Main Street, iMtcliburg every purchase — We guar- antee or money refunded. The lowest prices for qual- ity goods. 1,02 M. C. S. : Where was the first doughnut made? Bright Stude: In (jreece. M. C. S.: Right. Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company Gas and Electric Appliances Make Housework Easier Compliments of PARKS-CRAMER COMPANY Engineers and Contractors Industrial Piping and Air Conditioning FITCHBURG CHARLOTTE BOSTON 103 Stranger: Where does this road go to? E. Coates: I don't know. It's here every morning when I get up. Hudson - Essex Serving Fitchburg with Parke-Snow, Inc. Delightful Motoring Transportation 15 Putnam Street The Store of Greater Value New Motor Mart Building UfUUKo ± riU f uiiJuL y Fitchburg Cleaners and Dyers THE STORE UNUSUAL 280 RIVER STREET Restaurant and Luncheonette FITCHBURG MASSACHUSETTS Art and Gift Shoppe Toilet Goods and Specialties Telephone 805 Prescriptions accurately compounded Main Street at Oliver Cleaners who clean clothes cleaner 104 p. Chitoff: Did your watch stop when it dropped on the floor yesterday?' M. Jacobson: Of course it did. Did you think it would go through? Rubber Goods and Sporting Goods We carry the famous Draper Maynard Sporting Goods including Baseball — Basketball — Football and all kinds of Athletic Supplies FITCHBURG RUBBER COMPANY 564-568 Main Street VEEDOL-TYDOL QUALITY MOTOR CAR EQUIPMENT McNeill Tire Company FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS Diamond— TIRES--Kelly, Springfield For Passenger Cars and Trucks 16 Putnam Street Drive In Service Your Prosperity Is Our Prosperity Our Prosperity Is Your Prosperity Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fitchburg, Massachusetts EVERYTHING IN MUSIC Pianos, Players, Musical Instruments and Sheet Music. The home of the Gulbransen Registering Piano FITCHBURG'S COMPLETE MUSIC STORE B. L. RICH CO. 574-578 Main Street Telephone 874 lOS Can you imagine anything worse than that solo? Ves, the quartette. It's four times as bad. Compliments of Compliments of M. T, Cummings Co. Fred D. Lesure Co. WOMEN'S AND MISSES' READY-TO-WEAR Wholesale Confectioners PRICHARD, COR. MAIN ST. Leaders in Style Ambulance and Taxi Service for the Convenience of the Public You will be glad to know that you can now place at the disposal of patients who require x' mbulance service, one of America's finest invalid cars. This new Savers and Scovill Invalid Car has just been installed and we are sure that you will find it conforms to the highest professional standards. You may call this car any hour with as- surance that your patient will be cared for by trained attendants who are competent and courteous; that the linen will be im- maculately and antiseptically clean, for it is changed throughout after every call; and that your patient will have the benefit of the best professional Ambulance service obtainable. Yellow Cab Company 231 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Phone 4000 The Penny Bryn Shoppe 482 Main Street Home Made Pies, Cakes and Pastry CATERERS Wc give a Home Touch to Your Party We Specialize in Birthday and Wedding Cakes MRS. FLORA B. UPTON Tel. 1854 FITCHBURG 106 If a cat walked across a desert, what would he have?' Sandy Claws. W. G. PAYSON CO. Clothiers, Hatters, and Furnishers Suits for Graduation and all Social Occasions 274 Main Street Park Building FITZ SIMMONS MOTOR CAR CO. AUTHORIZED i iSOT Ct SALES AND SERVICE — —— — VmvtltAl CAB — ———— GENUINE FORD PARTS USED ONLY 57 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. FITCHBURG HORN GOODS CO. Manufacturers of High Grade Hair Ornaments FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS FRANK A. SMITH CO., Inc. Successors to EATON WHIPPLE CO. CHINA, GLASSWARE, LAMPS Kitchen Furnishing Goods Greeting Cards for all Occasions 550-554 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 107 Mr. Sullivan Think of the future. Jack: Not on your life. To-morrow's her birthday, and I have to think of the present. We made Signs before Our Signs make we could talk other people talk Keith Sign Co. COMMERCIAL SIGNS A. J. LOISELLE, Proprietor 15 Prichard Street Fitchburg Twenty-five Years a Quality Store The quality jewelry store insures quality merchandise. Our connection with the Hallmark Association -of Jewelers, which consists of 900 of the better jewelers throughout the United States and Canada, buying as one in large quantities, makes it possible to offer the highest grade jewelry, etc., at lower prices. S. M. NATHAN The HALLMARK STORE 471 Main Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Compliments of F. M. Johnson Lumber Co. The Sweater Shop SCHOOL, ATHLETIC and SPORT SWEATERS Also an Extensive Line of BATHING SUITS for YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 295 Main Street Depot Square (American House Block) Sweaters from Mill to You Discount cards for students on request 108 I. Lawrence (translating): Then the heavily armed soldiers stood up on the one hand and sat down on the other. Dr James Ross Dr. U. C. Russell A ssociates Dr. R. B. Carter, Dr. J. L. Congdon Assistant, Mrs. Anna Mitten Drs. Ross and Russell DENTISTS QUALITY COUNTS ALL THROUGH LIFE 359 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 488 W. C. GOODWIN 342-344 Main Street A GOOD PLACE TO BUY GOOD SHOES Once upon a time, John Fitch Built a house and dug a ditch, Planted corn and beans and quince And Fitchburg' s been here ever since. Battle Creek Products PROTOSE — NUTTOSE MELTOSE — NUTTOLENE SAVITA — LAXA PARALAX — PARAMELS LACTRO — DEXTRINE BRANOLA — GRANOLA AGAR — PYSLLA PARAFFINE OIL FOOD FERRIN — ZED HEALTH KOKO— YOGURT FIG MARMALADE — ZO MALTED NUTS — BRAN GLUTEN BISCUIT ETC. F. L. Drury and Sons Co. Bay lift s Fashion Fur Shop MANUFACTURING FURRIERS AND IMPORTERS COATS MADE TO ORDER Remodeling, Repairing and Relining DRY COLD STORAGE 300 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. 109 Miss Haskins to Taxi Dri er: Oh, please don't drive so fast. This is my first ride in a taxi. Taxi Driver: Mine too, ma'am. Brockelman Bros., Inc. If you make it a practice to buy your food at Brockelman's Markets regularly you'll discover several very interesting things. First — you'll find an unusually fine variety to select from. Next — you'll find prices low. And — you'll find the quality that you require, at a surprisingly favorable figure. Try buying at Brockelman's — regularly. Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. 466 Main Street Corona Typewriters in Colors Eastman Kodaks Parker Fountain Pens Shaffer Fountain Pens Waterman Fountain Pens Wright Ditson Tennis Goods Eastman Cine Kodak Iver Johnson Bicycles Atwater Kent Electric Sets Ingersoll Wrist Watches Eveready Flash Lamp 110 Teacher: Do you know who Columbus was?' Eunice: Was his last name Ohio? Goodnow-Pearson jDest vvisties Company Class of 1028 Fitchburg's Greatest Store No matter where you go, Fitch - burg will always be home to you. And the home stores which you Student's Headquarters for Wearing Apparel and Accessories for have shopped in since childhood will always be ready to serve you. In- cluding Chamberlain-Huntress Young Men and Young Women Co. o z o-±u iviciiii oLrceL CGmpliments of Kidder Davis C. H. Cowdrey FURNITURE Machine CARPETS and UPHOLSTERY Works 692-700 Main Street 111 Mr. Harwood: What is your opinion of A. Lincoln? C. lacoboni: It's a good car, but I like a Packard better. Vision The people that save no money are as a rule the people who have no vision. The savers are those who look ahead. They build the happiness of to-morrow upon the solid foundation of what they have saved to-day. The future is what we make it. It is idle to dream of a rosy future unless we do the things that will insure it. Saving money is the best way to provide for a happy future. $1.00 Starts An Interest-Bearing Account. Deposits put on Interest the First Day of Each Month. Dividends Paid Quarterly. Worcester North Savings Institution 288-294 Main Street Depot Square KIMBALL'S Togs for Smart PREPS Have All the Style Points of College Mens Clothes Prep-school students are just as keenly interested in having everything right, as their older brothers at college. They want the trousers just so — the right hang, the right width. They want the same models in coats — the broad shoulders, well set up, athletic — the snug hips — the smart lapels and other details. It's our job to see that they get them and at the right prices. Give us a chance. KIMBALL and SON CO. 2 STORES 377-379 Main Street, Fitchburg 22 Monument Square Leominster 112 I. Fisk: Got any mail for me? Postman: What's your name? I. Fisk: 'ou'll find it on the envelope. JEDDO COAL QUALITY ABOVE ALL Fitchburg Coal Company Save with the Fitchburg- Co-operative Bank 298 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 113 Ed Terry: I just bumped my crazy bone. Dick Palmer: Just comb your hair right, and the bump won't show.' Ferdinand Furniture Co. 452-454 Main Street Fitchbiirg and Worcester We Furnish Homes Rice Company Jewelers a nd Stationers Jewelers Half a Century 387 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Save Your Money! Buy Our Five Per Cent Treasury Certificates Issued in Multiples of $50.00 M-A-C Plan, Inc. of Fitchburg 306 Main Street Warner M. Allen, Treasurer 114 F. Espie: It's too bad Shakespeare wasn't born in London. C. Cashinan: ' Why? F. Espie: On that exam I said he was. You are Invited to Visit Our Store Where you will find a general line of hard- ware, specialties in cutlery, sporting goods, automobile accessories, house furnishings, bathroom fixtures, Lowe Bros.' Paints and Varnishes. Splitdorf Radio, difTerent from all others. Used during the Damrosch Appreciation Period at High and Goodrich Street Schools. We are exclusive dealers. THE HOME OF HARDWARE QUALITY AND SERVICE Fitchburg Hardware Co. Phone 1670 314-316 and 746 Main Streer Compliments of The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. lis I'.: h ', I get twice as much sleep as you do. D. y. : 'ou ought to. 'ou've got twice as many classes as I have. Compliments of Angel the Tailor 129 Main Street Telephone 1020 Hart, Schafifner Marx Clothes Compliments of A. Z. Goodfellow 116 Mr. Sheehan: Name three things made of Ivory. I. Fisk: Combs, piano keys, and soap. M. Steinert Sons STEINWAY PIANOS ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLAS STROM BERG CARLSON AND KOLSTER RADIO 516 Main Street 1 he Johnsonia DOUGLAS Ladies' Hairdresser Permanent Waving Steam Process MOST COMFORT IN THE METHOD WITH BEST RESULTS Work Guaranteed Gold Medal Awarded, Boston, l' i4 426 and 436 Main Street Fitchburg Brigham Block Andrew Hannula Lauri Hanniila Telephone 358-W Wm. Teto Agency Real Estate — Insurance C. W. Moeckel Florist Johnsonia Room 2 520 Main Street Office, 17 Summer Street Greenhouses, 186 Pine Street Telephone 1 767 FITCHBURG, MASS 117 Mr. Howe: Does the question puzzle you? B. Berndt: No; it's the answer. B. A. Cook Co. Compliments of Jobbers and Retailers of Foreign and Domestic Jackson's Wall Paper Chocolate Window Shades and Mouldings Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnishes Shop 17 OLIVER STREET Michon Studio Compliments of Photographs and Frames of Quality Photographs Live Forever FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Wm. A. Hardy Sons Co. 118 Mr. Butler: Your recitation reminds me of Que bec. Clarke: Why?' Mr. Butler: It's built on a bluff. Compliments of Clover Hill Farms Compliments of Fitchburg Paper Company 119 F. Moriarty: How's Jack in the high jump? Any good? Rangy- Connors: a v, he can hardl ' clear his throat. MORE THAN A CANDY and GIFT SHOP A Fitchburg Institution known all over the United States CANDY GIFTS FAVORS Ye House of John L. Bailey 685 MAIN STREET Manufacturers of Unequalled Candies SINONDS SAWS KNIVES, FILES For 96 years the name Simonds has been identi- fied with the manufacture of high-grade edge-tools. Saws for cutting wood or metal, Machine Knives and Files are Simonds quality products, known the world over. Simonds' own steel is the foundation which results in the best Saws, Knives and Files. Simonds Saw and Steel Co. Established 1832 FITCHBURG, MASS. Boston, Mass. Chicago, III. 120 F. Karly: I am indebted to you for all the I-rench I know Miss Fuller: Pray don't mention such a trifle. THE W. E. McGinnis D. J. Whooley J. W. Burtt FiTCHBURG Sentinel D. J. Whooley Co. Sheet Metal Work Heating Plumbing Congratulates the members of the Class of 1928 on the successful ending of their High School Course. In the School of Experience, which they must enter, they will learn that Printers' Ink is an essential ingredient of business success. It is skil- fully and effectively applied, in newspaper and printing departments, by the 56-58 DAY STREET FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Spnl inpl Prinfinp r omnanv 808 Main Street Fitchburg The Safetv Fund National Bank Compliments of of Fitchhurg T. K. Ross, D. M. D. Dentist UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY J. E. CHENEY, D. M. D., Associate MISS MATTIE E. BROWN, Assistant Capital and Surplus, $1,000,000.00 Park Building, Fitchburg 470 Main Street 88 Daniels Street Telephone 454 121 Fat Hay: Who's the tightest guy on the basketball squad? L. Drury: Bowes. He won't even take a shower, 'cause they soak him too much. SUCCESS Compliments of BRAND 1 he r aris Store FTNFCiT DITAT TTV TANNFO GOODS Dealers in LADIES' AND MISSES' C. A. Cross Co. GARMENTS AND FURS Inc. FITCHBURG AYER RED CROSS COFFEE 350 Main Street Fitchburg Compliments of Compliments of Roy S. Wyman Optometrist Fennia and Optician n r 1 Market 280 Main Street Fitchburg Massachusetts 122 Dannj' Quinn's a hunter, and a mighty one to boot, But somehow, critters won't stand still When Danny wants to shoot. Complinievts of Louis Dejonge Company Surface Coated Papers Shed a few tears for Mary D — She died of a prone fall into the sea. H. M. Downs Printing Co. 93 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. PRINTERS OF THIS BOOK Compliments of Falulah Paper Co. 124 J. Heslam: Did you hear that Coach Amiott doesn't want Bowes any longer? U. Jakola: No. Why not? J. Heslam: ' Cause he's long enough now. Compliments of Crocker, Burbank Co., Ass'n 125 Mr. Howard: (To tardy pupil) : Slip? Midge Clements: Ves, but I didn't hurt myself.' The Hastings - Flint Company Dealers in Peerless Motor Cars Rear 219 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. Tel. 1761 The Econo Store Co. 779 Main Street, Fitchburg Prop. Y. W. SIIPOLA Shoes, Underwear and Hosiery for the Whole Family Fitchburg Savings Bank 745 Main Street CLEGHORN BRANCH 119 Fairmount Street Interest Paid on Deposits from §1.00 to $4,000.00 The Oldest Savings Banlc in Fitchburg Resources Over §15,000,000.00 This Signature is found on the por- traits of your most dis- criminating friends. STUDIOS 476 Main Street Worcester, Mass. 520 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 126 Hear lies the body of William Carter; He thought he was smart, but the germs were smarter. YESTERDAY Forty-four long years ago the Nichols Frost store opened its doors as a dry goods store. Little girls wore merino dresses, their mothers purchased fleeced lined underwear both for themselves and their daughters. Fitchburg is a growing city, important in its manufacturing, reach- ing out all over the world to supply its products to every corner of the world. Fashions have become more beautiful, one's clothes have become more important, style modes are now the result of intensive study. Keeping step with to-morrow keeps this organization 'oung, keejis our thoughts centered on the future, makes us plan carefully months and even years ahead, that Fitchburg's oldest store may be brighr with new ideas and keenly alert to the service of its constantly grow- ing patronage. TO-DAY TO-MORROW Good Hotel 127 Rachel: Donald ate something that poisoned him. Helen: Croquette? Rachel: No, not yet, but he's pretty sick. Good Clothes Stay Good You can choose with confidence here F. H. Lane Company FITCHBURG W. J. Handley Company Builders of RESIDENTIAL, PUBLIC, INDUSTRIAL AND MERCANTILE BUILDINGS 280 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Kane Furniture and Carpet Co. Fitchburg, Mass. One of America's Greatest Chain of Furniture Stores 128 Mr. Sheehan: Who is the ruler of Italy? D. Turcotte: Lionel Strongfoot. Mr. Sheehan: Wrong — it's Mussolini. D. Turcotte: I knew it had something to do with the muscles. We'll write that estimate for you at once and gladly. Phone or drop us a card and we'll be glad to discuss the afifair with you. Our prices are regarded as quite reasonable by the folks we have served. China, glass, silver and linen furnished. Catering for all occasions. Harry S. Kendall 56 North Street FITCHBURG'S CATERER lelepnone 20o4-W T. B. MATTHEWS CHEVROLET Sales and Service 31 Main Street Shaw-Crane Putnam U T'X 'X T7TI) Ki 1 i t K Machine Co. for Inc. riowers PUTNAM WORKS Fitchburg Massachusetts 129 Miss Sawyer: Will you please run up that window, Miss Bennett? Blue Serge Suits for Graduation and White Flannels for the Prom Sec Our Sclcclion Gilchrist, Wallace Co., Inc. Dealers in NASH AUTOMOBILES 329 Water Street 1 of your ENERGY 4 comes from Bread You Need the Best White Rqse Bread A New Line of Six Cylinder Cars hy Dodge Bros. Convenient Time Payments Duncan-Chase Motor Co. 39 River Street Phone 2847 130