Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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class '29 book Alma Ingeborg Waisanen What would I do without good times and books? Alma is one of our busy part-timers. Every other week she is in Room 22 sorting out the cards and sending notices to English students who forget to discharge their books. Alma is especially fond of dancing, and is willing to sacrifice her lessons for that cause. Nevertheless, she seems able to keep up, altho she makes these sacrifices quite often. James William Walsh He may be small, but he's the best of them all. Iron is one of the most popular members of our class. He was captain of our football team last fall, and cer- tainly did put pep into the team. Football calls for only a small portion of his ability though, for he is Secretary of our School Council and has been known to write a four page report. Jimmy is a frequent visitor on the South Side. Football (2-3-4), Glee Club (3-4), Operetta (3-4), Re- lay Team (3), School Council (4), Marshal. Bernard Daniel Ward 0) their own merits modest men are dumb. Bunny has ranked with the best of our debaters. He looks studious, and always gets there even if he doesn't grind. He's got one awful line, and if he doesn't get in his own effective word no one does. He is an expert grocer along with his other accomplishments. Bernard is the kind of fellow who reaches whatever goal he sets out for. We wish him luck at Holy Cross and later success in law. Glee Club (2), Debating Club (2). Sylvia Helena Wartiainen A shy face is better than a forward heart. Sylvia is one of our blonde, blue-eyed, quiet, and unas- suming girls from Westminster. For this reason we do not see much of her e.xcept in school, but that is enough to tell us that she is a staunch friend and charming companion and willing to help so far as she is able. Sylvia is one of the few who does not have to worry about studies, yet she has saved many a class by her conscientious answers. Syl- via is one of our future school-ma'ams. French Club (3). Walter John Waszeciak A merry smile doeth good like medicine. Lowell High lost a good bet when Wazy pulled out for Fitchburg, and ¥. H. S. surely reaped the reward when his pleasant smile and congenial personality were turned in its direction. His pleasing manners together with his marked skill at tennis, have won him the confidence of his class- mates. The Davis Cup will be ours once more when Walter becomes a professional. Basket-ball (1), Tennis (3-4). [52]

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class '29 book Carl Merrill Thrasher, Jr. What is well done is done soon enough. Doc Thrasher is one of the very few of the class who are able to grow a mustache. Most of them would look de- cidedly unbalanced if a hair was taken from either side. Not so with him. He has a wonderful smile, coming like the sunrise, showing faint at first, later more sure and final- ly it beams forth. He fears he will get a marcel in his spine from leaning on things while waiting for the car to and from West Fitchburg. Meri Tikkala She is the sweetest of all singers. Meri, our golden haired nightingale, may generally be heard humming some pretty tune. She is a continuous giggler, and her happy disposition makes all her pals forget the miseries of school life. Meri is the shining star of Mr. Dufour's Spanish class, and as the daughter of a Spanish grandee in The Belle of Barcelona, she mimed the perfect Castilian. We wonder how Mr. Bouvier will manage without Meri, for there hasn't been a musical entertain- ment in school to which she hasn't contributed her rich soprano voice. Glee Club (1-3), French Club (1), Dramatic Club fl-2), Orchestra (1-3), Belle of Barcelona, Rose Maiden Cantata. Ursula Tully Hail to thee — blithe spirit. Ursula was with us only during Senior year; however, she has gained many friends. She was a good sport and made a desperate attempt in basket-ball. In history she scored ace high. Ursula is very interested in the theatre and in modern art. Her ambitions are pointed towards Radciiffe, and we are sure she will be very successful there. Dramatic Club (4), Basket-ball (4). Tauno Ensio Valimaki All great men are dying and I am feeling ill. Tauno is that tall, Herculean young man who walks down the corridors, with his head held high, as though he hadn't a care in the world. He is a divine dancer, and at- tends-all our social gatherings. Do you remember way back in our Freshman year when he participated in a great many dramatic club entertainments, and was also the leading man in Alley 9990 ? He is still an actor, pretending that girls hold no interest for him whatsoever, but we who know him, do not surely accuse him of being a woman-hater. dee Club (1-4), School Council (2), Write-up Commit- tee. Eleanor Constance Wagner Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Eleanor is an ardent history student. Most of her spare time is spent in reading either historical novels or history text books. Miss Smith may soon have a rival, for we hear that Eleanor intends to become a history teacher. Her oral talks are always welcomed in English, for they prove to be long and very interesting. The best of luck to you, Eleanor, and may all your pupils be history shsrlcs Glee Club (1-4), Dramatic Club (1). 151] » — iililVnfr'

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class '29 book Clythroe Mary Watling Her sunny locks, Hang on her temples like a golden fleece.' Blonde, dimpled, fun-lo ing, and friendly. Who would- n't lo e her? Her only pranks in school seem to be pow- dering her nose and talking. Among her accomplish- ments are dancing and driving a car which she certainly knows how to handle. We know that Kitty will not need to carry a horse-shoe around with her, for if personality means success, Kitty's ship will come in brimming over with good fortune. Debating Club. Hazen Wheeler All dressed up and no place to go. Hazen is one of the handsomest boys in our class. (Jwing to his snappy sweaters, ties, and manner, he has attracted the attention of many a young girl. Hazen is a wonderful dancer and never misses a school dance, provided the Shirley bus is running. Hazen didn't care terribly much for studies, but he managed to get along pretty well. We are sure Hazen 's future will be bright and eventful, and sprinkled full of girls. School Council (2), Glee Club (3-4), Dramatic Club (4). Ruth Elizabeth White Her smile is like a rainbow flashing Jrom a misty sky. Ruth has a smile for everyone. She is seldom seem in school or out unaccompanied by Helmi or Scotty. Ruth certainly has pep and keeps one guessing every minute. We wonder how the Central Cleaners could e.xist without her able assistance every afternoon. We hear Ruth is going to enter the nursing profession. Don't rush fellows, the hospital is large and life is not so short after all. Donald Frederick Whitney Let lessons slide by ivhat care I. Don, one of our footl)all heroes, was hurt this year and so was unable to finish the season's schedule. He was a fine football player and an asset to the team. Don is a faithful attendant at all class dances, and believes in taking advantage of all the enjoyments school affords. Don is a big hero in Hudson, if all the reports we hear are true. Track (2-4), Football (2-3-4). Velma Ardelle Willett like fun, I like jokes, 'Bout as much as most of folks. Velma's height is of material advantage when it comes to jumping center on our basket-ball team. She was a good back on our hockey team, and she can certainly add points to our score in track when it comes to jumping. .She is one of the best girl athletes in our da.ss. Dancing also appeals very much to Willie, and there are not many dances at which her presence is not .seen. Studies ne er seem to bother her, but she manages to get marks which enable her to remain on the various athletic teams. Tennis (1), Track (1-2), Basket-ball (1-2-3), Hockey (2-3). [531