Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Richard Whitney Cushing None but the brave deserves the fair Our Richard of the golden voice was an estimable young gentleman. His ability to work earnestly won our respect. Richard's dramatic talent earned for him a large part in the various productions during his school years. If one didn't know Richard, his uplifted manner would bode no good for the members of the fair sex. However, we all knew him ! Glee Club (2), Dramatic Club (2-3-4). Open Meeting (2-3), Operetta (2-3), Councillor (3), Junior-Senior Relay (3). Mar- shal (3-4), Senior Class Play, French Club (4). Drum Major (4). Evelyn Fronia Davis My mind to me a kingdom is Evie was a student in every sense of the word. Her studies occupied so great a part of her time as to leave little for school activities. Nevertheless, she found time to attend Rainbow regularly. Evie was rewarded for her zealous studying, as her name was never off the honor roll. After graduation she planned to enter Normal School. Dramatic Club (4), Basket Ball (4). Annette Dempsey The hour is fixed, the match is made Annette was by general vote one of the most charming members of the class. She was particularly distinguished by two things, — her constancy to Donald and her unfailing ability to make the High Honor list. Her only draw-back was her timid little voice, which, however, won her much popularity in the class of '31, especially with one member. She planned to go to Simmons for a librarian's course and we just know that she will invent a new method of cataloging. Ring Committee (3), Holy City (3), Dramatic Club (4), Marshal (4), Class Book. Muriel Beatrice Donais What sweet delight a quiet life affords A small girl with long brown hair, big brown eyes, and a pleasant facial expression. She was very fond of swimming and skating. She was much interested in art and was one of the active members of the Palette Club. Palette Club (3-4), Basket Ball (4). Rachel Christy Dormin Clear honor shining like the dewy star of dawn Everyone knew Rachel, both for her lovely speaking voice and her very pleasing personality. Rachel won a prize in the Public Speaking contest, and was in the class play her Sopho- more year. We will always remember especially her and Mary Cassidy as that comical mother and daughter. Rachel used to be terribly embarrassed at times on the third floor, because she simply couldn't resist an excuse to talk and Richard's eager eye and acute ear always seemed to find her out. No talking. Miss Dormin ! Dramatic Club (2-3-4), Open Meeting (2), Debating Club (4), Glee Club (4). Thomas Norman Downey dare do all that may become a man Thomas was one of the most popular boys in the school. His pleasant, likeable manner and engaging smile won him many friends of both sexes. He was a member of the Glee Club and Band, in both of which he had many opportunities to display his musical ability. Tom's singing, by the way, was the feature of the assembly on Parents' night. Tom's talents were not confined to music alone for he was one of the stars of our track team and he wasn't so bad in basket ball. In a few years we expect to see Tom managing some big hotel as he planned to go to a training school in Washington for hotel management after he was graduated. Glee Club (2-3-4), Band (2-3-4), Track (3-4), Holy City (3), Orchestra (4). [ 16]

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Anna Clark She -was a woman of few words but when she spoke 'twas golden We all knew Anna, a plump merry person with a winnini smile. Study periods found her steadily at work, from which no interruption could rouse h;r. As a result of her labor she held an enviable record in all her c'asses. We heard she enjoyed hiking and swimming, and West Fitchburg, her home town, may well be proud of her in many ways. Her plans for mx; vear were uncertain, but she hoped to go to Normal School. Glee Club (2). Prisciila Louise Clark 'Her smile like sunshine darts into many a sunless heart Prisciila, one of our merry little blondes, wasn't very large, but she made up for it in other ways. We noticed that on cer- tain days, due to P iscilla's presence, Woolworth's S and 10 did a rushing business. We don't blame any of the patrons for liking her, for who wouldn't? She just loved to skate and dance, and there was no limit to her manv admirers. Basket Ball (4). Frances Lydia Clifford Be bold, be bold, and everywhere be bold! A lover of sports and proficient in all Frances easily over- came the members of the fair sex, and was no unworthy rival of the opposite. Her favorite sports were basket ball, volley ball, and skating. She moved her- way with an athletic stride about our halls, and greeted all with a hearty smile and vigor- ous slap on the back. She planned to be a bookkeeper or stenog- rapher, and with her sunny disposition and fine mind, she should make her way far along the road to success. Volleyball (3). Charles Lorenzo Corkum Fain would I climb, but that I fear to fall Corky was one of those chaps who spoke little, yet was aware of everything going on. After all the class had given up in despair over some problem, Corky quietly rose and reeled off the answer so perfectly that everyone gasped in admiration. This trait ought to prove a valuable asset later on. Outside activities consumed Corky's time and school activities held little interest for him. Barbara Evelyn Corliss Is she not passing fair? Barbara was a small dainty person with dark hair and a bewitching smile. She was fond of sports — hockey and basket ball. We wondered whether it was the game or a certain young man who played that accounted for her regular attend- ance at Friday night basket ball games. Football captains, too, had a strong attraction for Barbara. She took part bcth in the ''Holy City and the Messiah and seemed to enjoy singing in the Chorus with her fine alto voice. She had no plans for next year. Hockey (4), Basket Ball (4). Mary Arabella Currier With countenance demure and modest grace Belle, one of our modest maidens, was the fortunate pos- sessor of a sunny disposition and sweet smile. Her studies consumed a great part of her time and so she found little for social activities about school. Nevertheless, Belle was a loyal member of the Girl Scouts. She had not decided upon her career, but we would advise her to enter a walking marathon for she certainly could cover the ground from her home on Ross Street to the F. H. S. in record-breaking time. [ 15]

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Wallace Albert Dunn Discretion of speech is more than eloquence Wallace had such a frank, open countenance that he spread good feeling wherever he went. His name was a good synonym for good humor. He had no room for scowls on his face and his perpetual smile won him many friends. He was interested in acting and did much in that line. He was a member of the Senior Class play cast. He was interested in football and tennis, although with his many activities he didn't have much time for these pursuits, and scientific exploration about which he read a great deal. The Thief of Bagdad (2), Senior Class Play (4), Dramatic Club (4). Charlotte Durling Nothing is impossible to a 'filling heart We always went to Charlie when we wanted something done especially well, for she could always be depended upon. Charlie enjoyed a large assortment of clothes, and always looked very smart in the latest fashions. Her hobbies were swimming, reading, and dancing. We heard that she might attend the Ned Wayburn Institute of Dancing, and train for a teacher. We are sure she would be a success. Dramatic Club (2-3), Basket Ball (4). Virginia Elkas In Memoriam In that home eternal Where she waits with willing smile. We shall meet again our loved one She's not lost, but gone awhile. Florence Gertrude Elliott She taketh most delight in music, instruments, and poetry Florence played at all of our Monday morning assemblies during the year. She was very fond of music and her rich alto voice was heard not only in our Glee Club and Chorus, but also in a church choir every Sunday. Florence was very good natured and always greeted you with a happy smile. She was often seen skating at Coggshall Park after her studies were finished. She planned to go to Normal next year and we suppose that she will train for a music teacher. Holy City (3), Dramatic Club (2), Glee Club (4). Laura Aleksandra Elovaara To a valiant heart nothing is impossible Laura was a sturdy girl who tended strictly to her school work. Her diligence, however, did not prevent her enjoying such sports as hiking and skating. She was always helpful and not afraid of hard work. Raymond Ethier, Jr. A lion among ladies is a most dangerous thing Boy! what a drive! That was Ray Ethier the famous pro golfer from Oak Hill. He has a very promising future ahead of him as a golfer. Ray wasn't only a golfer, but a basket ball player, a runner, and a skater as well. He held the guard position on last year's undefeated Squad B team. In the Junior-Senior Relay he proved himself a very fast half-miler. In his spare time during the winter months you could find him skating and playing hockey at Coggshall Park. Holv Citv (3), Junior-Senior Relay (3), Dramatic Club (2), Baseball (3), Basket Ball (2-3). [ 17 ]