Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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class '29 book William James Blake Bashfulness is an ornament to youth. One of Buster's assets is his lovely school-girl complex- ion, especially when he blushes. He is a very good ath- lete in baseball and track. He proved a good runner when he took part in the Junior-Senior relay race. His favorite hangout is O'Connor's Drug Store. Altho not overfond of studies, he manages to get there just the same. He is noted for his sunny disposition. Relay Team. Mary Rose Blaquiere Silence is more eloquent than words. Mary enjoys the distinction of membership in the social elite of the West End. Small wonder then that she likes minstrel shows and playing whist. That studying is Mary's forte has been shown by the fact that she most successfully emerged from four laborious years of Latin- She also won first prize her Sophomore year for an essay on Fire Prevention. At the B. F. Brown, Mary proved her dramatic ability in Patchwork Quilt. Mary is one of those singular beings who firmly believes that whispering is a sin. However, she is usually smiling, chiefly because of happiness, but it is also rumored because of pride in her pretty dimples. Mary plans to take up nursing. French Club (4), Dramatic Club (4). George Ernest Bowen All great men are dead and I am feeling ill. George's ability in school work is exceptional, but not being of the studious type, he is not inclined to take his studies seriously. This does not hold true for athletics, in which he has been quite successful. He has participated in our basket-ball, football, and interclass baseball games. George is supposed to be bashful, but you'd be surprised at what he could tell you. Pauline Lillian Bowers Horses she loved, and laughter, and the sun — . Polly's chief ambition is to become an expert horseback rider. She absolutely adores horses. She's bashful, but real merry when she gets with her intimate friends. She enjoys all outdoor sports. Eileen Frances Boyle The village athlete you here will meet; In all kinds of sports she knows no defeat. Eileen is always ready to talk any time, any place, or in any manner. When once started she doesn't believe in stopping. Eileen takes advantage of all the enjoyments school affords, but she does not believe that studying is an enjoyment. Eileen is a powerful athlete, a good sport, and will try anything once. We wish Eileen the best of success in her future work as a gymnastic teacher Hockey (2-3-4), Basket-ball (2-3-4), Volley Ball (2-3-4), Track (2-3-4), Debating Club (3-4), Dramatic Club (2-4), French Club (4). [13J

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class 29 book John James Bebick Facts are stubborn things. John comes to us from the vicinity of Water Street. He believes the quotation above is absolutely true. John is interested in all sports, especially skating. According to his own accounts, he shines on the skating rink — but, we wonder, for he had a sly grin on his face when he told us this. Glee Club (3-4). Laura Louise Benere Her eyes are topaz set in snow. Louise is one of our best students. She has a very merry twinkle in her eye. Louise is one of our violin players and has labored faithfully in the orchestra. She is much interested in the Girl Scouts and the Rainbow Girls. She is one of Miss Gruener's favorite pupils in Room 39. Hockey (l-2-3-4 Glee Club (1-2-3-4), Orchestra (1-2-3-4). Joseph Prescott Bigelow All great men come from the country Joe is one of our ambitious classmates who ride to school every morning from the rusticities of Lunenburg. His new Ford is the envy of many of his classmates. Joe is fast becoming the jester of Mr. Dooling's si, th hour class because of his store of questions. We understand Joe is going to be an airplane mechanic. Urho Veikko Bishop His enemies shall lick the dust! We feel that I rho will probably become a chauffeur for someone later on in life, for he is already quite e.xperienced as he has taken his sister here and there all summer in his Ford. Repairing this car stands in a fair way to becom- ing a life business. Alas, he, too, was one of those cast out into th e world when the industrial course died. Gertrude Evelyn Blake To all her smile extends. Gert has a smile in store for everyone. She does not believe in worrying or studying too much and is never seen with a cloudy face. She is always the center of at- traction in a crowd, for her gay, talkative manner draws all to her. Gert's artistic talent has made considerable impression on us. Her drawings in the Red and Gray as well as her work in the Class Book have received deserved praise. Her greatest sorrow was the graduation of a mem- ber of 1928. [12]

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class '29 book Thomas Joseph Brack The thing I dislike about sleep is the awakening. Gentleman, scholar, actor, and dancer. Always at ease and master of every situation in which he finds himself. He would have us believe that studies never trouble him. The facility with which he glides to the dreamy music of a waltz, and the humorous manner in which he impersonates Perry, the cowboy, help him in his classes. We are cer- tain that this lad with his congenial way will be very suc- cessful at Holy Cross. Relay Team (3), Advertising Manager Red and Gray (3-4), President Dramatic Club (3-4), Track Manager (4), Joke Committee Class Book, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Christmas Dance Committee, Class Prophecy, Class Play. Janet Mary Brady Still waters run deep. Janet comes from the South-ern part of Fitchburg. She is small, but exemplifies the saying: Good things come in small packages. Janet takes an interest in her studies, and being industrious she almost always has her work in on time and thus manages to get along pretty well with all the teachers. Janet's rather serious, studious look is only a mask to keep her sense of humor from gettin g the best of her during business hours. Dramatic Club (1), Glee Club (1-4). French Club (4). Arnold Brandt Deeds not words make the man. Arnold is one who never has to worry about his marks. He has never been known to flunk a test or come to school unprepared. Arnold is especially fond of French which is his favorite study. He is a member of the French Club and has a very important reason for attending the meet- ings. When he is not studying or playing baseball, Arnold goes to dances. French Club (4). Murray Cox Brown Even tho' vanquished he could argue still. Who doesn't know Murray, 29's greatest debater? As such he reigns supreme. Murray came to us from the sunny southland and he still amuses us with that slight drawl of his. His Junior year, he made Miss GifTord and Room 34 step lively. Murray is an enthusiastic member of our school band and orchestra. The class of '29 pre- dicts a great future for him as a debater and orator. Band (3-4), Dramatic Club (3-4), Debating Club (4). Orchestra (4), Chairman Class Prophecy Committee, Stage Manager Class Play. Richard Kenneth Bullock Where, oh where, is that heart of mine? Richy bowls and shoots pool at the Y. M. during the afternoon and mixes soft drinks at Fairbanks' at night. He manages to have a good time in the classroom, but sometimes to his sorrow. He did well in last year's relay race. Richard stays at home evenings now, as his nightly promenades to Boston and vicinity have been cut short. His future career is undecided. It is rumored that he and William H. went Dear hunting up on the South Side, but they were apparently unsuccessful as Richy has been looking favorably upon a sophomore who lives near Wood's Hill. Track (3-4), Relay Team. [14]