Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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class '29 book Leo Illmari Lahti There is nothing lacking in his size. Leo is one of our tall, fair haired idols. In his Junior yejar, Leo was shy and quiet, but what has caused this lad to blossom out, we do not know, altho we can guess. He has not decided yet whether he will enter the movies and make a name for himself or whether he will remain here in his home town. Leo deserves credit for running in the relay our Junior year. Basket-ball (3), Relay Team (3). Raymond Ernest Lammers While there is life there's hope. You can't miss seeing Raymond in a crowd, for his red hair is so conspicuous. He does not seem to be attracted by anything especially, unless we except English. From yhat we have heard we deduce that he is ver ' fond of Eng- lish, or is it just the opposite? Glee Club (1), Dramatic Club (1), Orchestra (4). Elizabeth Mary Lamontagne With a smile that was childlike and bland. Beth is a little maid whose childlike smile seems to ex- press her quiet manner. She rarely speaks in school. If it's a question in French, ask Elizabeth, for she's sure to know the answer. An excellent French student, she speaks that language as fluently as English. Beth and Jeannette are close friends and are always seen together at school. French Club (3-4). Voitto Mathews Lassila He may be silent and not cast away His sentences in vain. Voitto may not be as loquacious in school as some peo- ple are, but it is merely because his mind is on his g 'mnastic work for he spends his e 'enings in the g 'mnasium as an instructor. When these duties are done, he begins his own work on the single and parallel bars. He has spent years ir; training, both inside and out-of-doors. Everyone knows that he has no rival when it comes to pole-vaulting. He was also captain of the bo3''s gym team which was be- gun this year. Track '2-3-4). Paul Armand Lavoie He must be known to be appreciated. Paul is an earnest student, who believes that school is a place for study and not for play. He is a shark in Civics as well as in Biology in which he particularly excels. He does not, however, confine his industr ' to school work only for when not engaged in doing homework, he is busy at the Fitchburg Sentinel. Debating Club (2), French Club (2-3), Glee Club (3-4), Relay Team (3), Track (3). (32]

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class '29 book Sulo Vernon Kontunen Lei us do or die. Sulo is a boy who sticks up for his rights, altho to get them he sometimes has to express his opinions rather strongly. He was a very active member of the class for he was business manager of the Red and Gray Board. VV'hen Lecture Room didn't respond to the call for sub- scribers to the Christmas issue of the Red and Gray, Sulo roused their spirit by putting a flaming sign on their blackboard. Assistant Business Manager Red and Gray (3), Circu- lation Manager Red and Gray (4), Marshal. Mary Fotine Kopsiaftis am no orator as Brutus was, I only talk right on. Mary quiet is a sight seldom seen, for she is usually chattering away for dear life. If the proverb be true that a woman's tongue is her weapon, Mary is well armed and can defend herself at all times. Mary does her duty to her teachers by taking her books home faithfully every day, but we do think that sometimes she forgets to open them. Ruth Vellamo Koutonen Beyond expression fair, With thy floating flaxon hair, Thy rose lips and hazel eyes. Ruth is another high honor student of our class. She is pretty, witty, and wise, and above all a wonderful dancer. The demure look in her eyes caused one of the red headed basket-ball players to break rules, but of course it was nothing serious. Miss Collins takes great interest in Ruth because she is so talented as an acrobat. Volley Ball (1-2-3), Hockey (1), Dramatic Club (1), Basket-ball (1), French Club (4). Constance Gretchen Kreimer Her words are trusty heralds of her mind. We have so much to say about Connie, and so many compliments to bestow that we really don't know where to begin. She has been interested in a great many school activities, but these numerous affairs have not interfered at all with her scholastic record. She was always on the special honor roll. She surely shone when it came to a Latin translation or a Math example. The way she has handled the Red and Gray this year is, indeed, a great ac- complishment. Glee Club (2-4), School Council (2), Dramatic Club (3-4), Secretary French Club (4), Debating Club (4), Editor Red and Gray (4), Marshal. Aulis Sanelma Kurki What are eyes for, if not to flirt with. .At first glance, Aulis seems to be a quiet and sedate miss, but her brown eyes brim with mischief. She enjo s dancing and thinks it far more advantageous to spend her time learning the latest step than to study her lessons. Despite this fact Aulis manages to get good marks. Aulis is an ardent skater and in the winter evenings can be found waltzing about on Mirror Lake. Noted for the smart way in which she dresses.

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class '29 book Lillian Irene Leblanc Be not simply good; be good for something. This is Lillian's motto in all her gym work, in which she excels. She has carried away several honors for the Turner Girls' g 'm class of which she is a member. Lillian is also a faithful supporter of the Red and Gray. She does not seem to pav very much attention to the opposite sex. French Club (2), Hockey (3), Volley Ball (3), Track (4), Tennis (4), Basket-ball (4), Marshal. Bertha Anna Leger think, therefore I am. Bertha is rather quiet, but is a jolly friend when one gets to know her. Her interests seem to be centered outside of school. She is just a good sort who studies, and yet we doubt whether her studies ever worry her. Bertha is a lover of bookkeeping, in fact, she took a special course in night school. We wonder when Bertha will get her fill of it. She works ev-ery other week at the high school bank, and at noon selling lunch tickets to the hungry mob which at times almost rushes her off her feet. Lloyd Richard Lemay Stick as I am, all true lovers are. Pete is another of our out-standing athletes. However, he has other talents, for we hear he's quite a singer in the locker room. We all wonder, too, why he takes sessions when he doesn't have to. Perhaps it's to do his home work, but we hear differently. Lloyd is one of the popular boys of the school, and when there's a good time he's al- ways there. His favorite study is Spanish, and he's one of Mr. Dufour's bright lights. Noted for his good nature. Football (3-4). Helen Mary Lennon Ever loyal, ever true. To the toil and task she has to do. To Helen is given the privilege of getting high marks — some one has to. In her work she is always neat and care- ful; and when she decides a thing can be done, well, look out, for Helen will do it. She proved that in shorthand and civics. Helen chums around with Jane who brightens up her gloomy days with her humorous sayings. Helen's ambition is to become a school ma'am, and by the looks of things she is well on her way. French Club (3-4), Dramatic Club (4). Elena Leppala Carefree as the wind am I. Nothing ever worries Lena, and she takes things just as they come along. Studies never bother her, and her work is sure to be done at the last minute, perhaps aided by a more studious friend. She is a graceful skater, and many a win- ter's moonlight evening she may be seen skimming over the glassy surface of Coggshall Park. She is an enthu- siastic rooter at all the athletic contests and often her voice can be heard above the rest when a good play is made. Basket-ball (1-2), Track (2), Glee Club (2). [33J