Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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.

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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