Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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FHS Bernardine Ida Driscoll Give me romance, and I'll dispense With the rodomontade of common sense. Debating is one of Bernardine's marked abilities and with- out her the strength of the Debating Club would have been decidedly lessened. Her power of argumentation is not entirely confined to the club for an occasional glance in Room 26 dur- ing lunch period has shown her holding spirited conversation with some attentive male listener. Open Meeting (2), Dramatic Club (2-3), Debating Club (2-3-4), French Club (3-4), Glee Club, Prize Debate (4). Irene Elizabeth Dufort Those eyes, soft and capacious like a cloudless sky We used to hear this mellow-toned songster trilling in our assemblies, but for some years now she has deprived us of that pleasure. She was an eager participant in our club life and an enthusiastic football fan. Vice-President French Club, Vice-President Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Marshal, May the Maiden (4). Vincent Elliott Vinnie's bent certainiy must be mechanical, since he is apprenticed as a draftsman at Simond's Saw and Steel Co. He finds great delight in fooling with contraptions such as auto- mobiles and machinery. His plan is to complete his appren- ticeship, which is to last approximately one year and a half. He tells us that he keeps fit by climbing mountains. Armas Victor Erkkila Sturdy, faithful, and versatile — a« example of manhood Armas is a natural student to whom studies come easily. Then again, Armas was a star track athlete, and chairman of athletics on the Red and Gray. To fill up his spare time, Armas worked outside, practised the piano, banjo, and clarinet, played in several orchestras, and what have you ! But Armas thinks he's shirking, and next year is going to take a course at Worcester Tech. on top of all the rest! Red and Gray (3), Orchestra (3-4), Chairman of Athletics, Red and Gray, Band, Class Book Committee (4). John Joseph Esielionis A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident lomorrowsl Johnny is one of our fair-haired idols, a jocund, happy-go- lucky sort of fellow. Although John lives a long distance from the city, he arrives bright and early, each morning for school. He manages his job as clerk and chief-butcher of Shirley mighty well. In his spare moments, John likes to fish, trap, and hunt. Glee Club, Operetta, Junior Relay (3), Senior Class Play (4). Lauri William Eskeli Trying to find out anything about Lauri s private life is like peeling an orange without breaking the skin. However, we do know that Lauri can draw a wicked bow in the orchestra. In school we find him an intensely attentive pupil. For recrea- tion, beside studying, Lauri acts as clerk at the Co-operative Grocery Co. Orchestra (2-3-4), Dramatic Club (3-4), Football team, Squad B (3), Football (4). [20]

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Harvey Edward David My talents run in many directions Harvey can put pep into a hundred students at a dance simply by tickling the keys of his beloved instrument, the piano. Harvey has shown what he can do outside of school by being a member of the interclass baseball teams and run- ning in the Junior-Senior Relay. Junior-Senior Relay (3), French Club (3-4). Margaret Dorothy Dennihan Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shine Margaret says she just loves Glee Club! No wonder she does, for music is one of her hobbies. She often entertained us at assemblies with her violin playing and her fine alto voice. Margaret is also fond of painting and dancing. She plans to enter the Nason Institute. Orchestra (2), Chairman, Junior Flag Committee, Junior- Senior Reception (3), Concert Mistress and Librarian of Or- chestra (3-4), Secretary and Treasurer Art Club (3-4), Senior Musicale, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Marshal (4). Dana Edwin Dickinson Smooth words make smooth ways Dana does more or less hard work, at least, he works hard outside of school. He spends his afternoons in the office of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette where we hear he has a rather lucrative job. Dana is a quiet boy and takes girls as matter of fact, but he enjoys a bit of fun every now and then, in school as well as outside. George Francis Dignam My only books. Were woman's looks. And folly's all they've taught me George is that good-looking fellow who shone at all our socials. He peddled gasoline as an avocation. Noted for his easy-going ways and excuses. Dramatic Club (2). Bertram Ernest Donais A good reputation is a great charge Bertram, one of the smaller members of our class is an ardent sportsman, although he did not participate in school sports. His hobby is raising dogs and in this we sympathize with him. We also hear that he is interested in a young, dark- eyed, and talented violinist of the orchestra. Domenica Anna Drago A gentle maid with quiet modest ways Quiet and unassuming, Domenica goes about her daily tasks with an ever-ready smile and friendly greeting. To expound the mysteries of reading, riting, and 'rithmetic is her ambition and her svmpathetic nature will aid her success. Glee Club (3). 19

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Marjorie Esther Ferris The joy of youth and happlr.css her eyes displayed Marjorie lives away up on the hill back of High School i o that she can get to school quicker than most of us if she slips. She had let her hair grow, but has cut it again, thus proving that not everyone with long hair keeps it. Marjorie was an ardent hockey fan and for the last two years played on the girls' hockey team. Track (2), Hockey (2-3). Beatrice Evelyn Fitzroy A smile li-'ill go a long, lo:i luay Bea's smile is contagious, her enthusiasm refreshing, and her cheer never fails to comfort. Besides dancing and reading, Bea always has time for her music. Whatever her mood, she finds in her piano a constant and sympathetic friend. Dramatic Club (4). Barbara Elizabeth Francis Beauty is truth; truth, beauty Barbara's witty and often satirical remarks keep her inti- mate friends in constant high spirits and sometimes cause the lunch room to be filled with unrestrained howls of laughter. She has become a devotee of the new tap-dancing fad, and has entertained us several times with the fascinating rhythm of this dance. Barbara is so outspoken that you will receive no disguised or misleading words from her — she says what she means ! Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception (3). Lucile Rebecca French To know her is to mderstand her The sign on her door always reads Busy. Her activities range all the way from singing in the village choir to playing the Irish maid in a stirring melodrama. To speak ill of red hair in her presence is a social error. Oratory is one of her accomplishments, and her musical talents are much sought after. Sincere, frank, and ambitious. French Club, Debating Club, Class Book Committee (4). James Andrew Gaffeney And let a schj.ar a'.l Earth's vo.umes carry, He will be but a walking dictionary Jimmie's formula for life must be happy-go-lucky for we certainly cannot find anything, not even an examination, that would destroy the smile on his face. Jimmie spent most of his time after school e.xperimenting with old cars, playing football or baseball, and sitting in Room 26. Dramatic Club, French Club (3). Catherine Agnes Gaynord Her smiling eyes with simple truth were stored Gentlemen are supposed to prefer blondes, but we are inclined to disbelieve this when we see the boys around Catherine. Her winning ways have won her many admirers among her classmates. Her afternoons are spent easing the pains of the stricken in a doctor's office. Catherine and Mar- garet are especially good friends as they both come from the same section. FHS nil lll|P 1 IP 'II - [21]