Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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class '29 book Aili Miriam Rantamaki Honest and truthful was she Full and running with energy. Aili is one of the quietest girls of'Our class, and her man- ner is very reserved. Aili takes part in hardlj' any of our school activities, but we know that she is quite active in her outside circles. She is fond of dancing. Whatever Aili attempts, she does in a very thorough manner. Ruth Anna Regan A demure, but y et a merry maid. Altho Ruth possesses a demure manner, we know it is only a mask for her other side which always appears when fun is abroad. Her many witty sayings and few harmless pranks keep her classmates entertained when lessons be- come a bore. Her love for books is not very marked, but Ruth always manages to get by. As a fine dancer, a true friend, and a good sport she is a high favorite with her clsssms t cs Dramatic Club (1), Basket-ball (1), Glee Club (3). Stanley Babb Richardson Comb down his hair, look, look! it stands upright. If you want to find Stan, just look around for some radio set and he will undoubtedly be there, listening per- haps to a California broadcast or perhaps one from Lon- don. His knowledge in radio has helped his English marks considerably. With his new Essex he has been able to take many pleasure trips, and it has been with difficulty that his Grammie has kept track of his where- abouts. Stanley will enter Tech in the fall. Mary Agnes Riordan A sunny disposition is her treasure. A smile for everyone seems to be Mary's motto. Her cheerful disposition has gained her a host of friends. Her giggle may be heard all over the school. Her beautiful, black boyish bob and sparkling eyes are the envy of a great many girls in the Class of '29. Mary believes in being frank and speaking her mind. Always ready for a good time, and looking for fun. Glee Club (2-4). Theodore Ferdinand Russo The cautious seldom err. Teddy is somewhat talkative when he sits near Margaret Dooley. He was a member of the French Club, and as he was an A pupil in French he competed for the second year French prize. It is hard to catch Teddy unprepared with his homework, and he is on the honor roll most of the time. [46]

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class '29 book Elizabeth Frances Pike What I've learned, I know. Elizabeth is one of the gang that comes from West Fitchburg. The extra forty winks mean a great deal to Elizabeth, for every morning she has to make a hundred yard dash for her car. If you want to start a conversa- tion with Elizabeth, just mention the word cards, and she will talk on and on. She loves to play bridge, and usually carries off the prize. Elizabeth is bound for Normal School and she will surely be a success if she keeps up her present scholastic record. Hockey (1-2), Volley Ball (1-2), Dramatic Club (1-4). John Alexander Pollock He wears the wings of flying Mercury on his heels. Johnny made the Honor Roll, too. He was captain of the Junior Relay team and ran against Huckins. He had the honor of being councillor for Room twenty-six, and was also the one who handled the appointments for the class pictures. It's hard to get Johnny into a noisy debate, be- cause he knows how to control himself. Relay Team (3), Glee Club (3), School Council (4), Marshal, Assistant Business Manager Class Book. Uuno John Pure He was stout of courage, strong of hand, Bold was his heart, and restless was his spirit. Uuno can be called a good-sized fellow. Uuno was only occasionally on the honor roll because he only studied oc- casionally. During his Junior year, he played on football squad B- during his Senior year he was a regular player in the backfield until Mr. Amiott decided to have a Sopho- more team. Band (1-4), School Council (2), Football (4), Marshal. Pauline Ruth Ouigley Always light hearted and content. Pauline has cheered many of us daily with her wit and foolishness. She is a good sport and loyal friend. We hear that with her jokes she helps to make the winter nights at Coggshall Park enjoyable ones for the skaters. Pauline's hair is the envy'of all the girls because of its beautiful wave. Keep your humor high, Pauline, and the world will roll along with you like a song. John Leslie Randall, Jr. Pass him not by who seems a saint. John is one of the quieter members of our class. Altho we don't see much of him outside of school, we hear that his father's Nash is kept quite busy. He is one of our honor students and seldom enters a class without his work done. He has a smile for everyone. Dramatic Club (4), Red and C«ray Board, Write-up Committee, Marshal. [45]

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class '29 book Henry Anselm Ruuska Men of few words are the best. Henry is far from small, being well over six feet tall. He sells tomato plants in the spring. Henry seems to believe the well-known saying, Grow, and some day you may win the world. He is a good Physics pupil. Always cheerful. Anthony John Sacino Of softest manners, unaffected mind, Lover of peace and friend of human kind. Tony is always thought of as a good friend of everyone. He comes from Fitchburg's own corner of Sunny Italy. He is one of Mr. Bouvier's tenor warblers. We all heard him in the Belle of Barcelona. Tony likes to dance, too, and he is always around at any school dance. School work he considers something to be done each day. When sunny dispositions were handed out, Tony was there early to pick his. Glee Club (3-4), Dramatic Club (3-4), Relay Team (3-4), French Club (4). Gertrude Salny only speak right on. Gertrude believes that talking when well done is a virtue rathet th otherwise. She is a good worker, as is shown by her success in having attained and kept her name on the honor roll. Gertrude thinks, however, that all work and no play makes Jill a dull girl, and so is always ready to join in when fun reigns. Gertrude intends to adopt teaching as her life profession. Dramatic Club (2-3-4), Open Meeting (3), French Club (3), Glefe Club (4). Gladys Elsie Sammet would rather be small and shine, than be large and cast a shadow. ' ' Sam certainly has her share of It even though she is a little girl. She is a great sport follower. You should see her in the gym or at Crocker Field. She has not, however, let this interfere with her studies. Sam's ambition was to win a gold F, and by her record she was on the right road, for she has been on the high honor roll throughout her high school career. Glee Club (2-3), Dramatic Club (2-3-4), Track (2-3-4), Red and Gray Dance (3-4), Chairman Junior Class Party (3), Basket-ball (2-4), School Council (4), Hockey (4), .Senior Class Party Committee (4), Red and Gray Board, Write-up Committee, Class Play, Marshal, Chairman Class Flower and Color Committee. Priscilla Anne Sammet Thou who hast the fatal gift of beauty. Priscilla, while quiet, is very attractive. She is very much interested in athletics, and spends most of her spare time at Turner Hall, where she is a member of the gymna- sium class and the basket-ball team. We have heard that she has won many prizes at Turner Hall, in the high-jump and the 50-yd. dash. Recently our curiosity has been aroused by the mysterious letters appearing on her jersey. We have only been able to find out that it is a secret order. Basket-ball (1), Track (3-4). 147]