Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Sointu Kaanta For a light heart iires long. Just where did Homer keep himself during his four years in high school? We presume that he preferred to commune with the great outdoors rather than to spend his time gayly disporting in a drawing-room. But then, we don't exactly blame him. Baseball 2, Football 2-3, Tennis 2-4, Track Team 3-4. Eli Peter Kahkola Earnestness is the soul of work. Eli is a conservative fellow whose name has long graced the honor roll. Books are not his only means of education, however, as travel also forms a large part. He doesn't believe in all work and no play, as the social events of Westminster will readily testify. Leo Jacob Kangas My Viiry good friend, the milkman says — Leo, our blond Romeo, has to travel quite a dis- tance to school, so we can't blame him if he doesn't put in his appearance every day. He has a real school-girl's complexion; no wonder he's so popular among them! But even their charms aren't sufficient to frighten away Wanderlust, his ever present temptation. Glee Club 3. Oiva Edwfn Karvonen You ought to haiw seen the big one that got away. Oiva strides along unmindful of the affairs of other men, and believes in covering a good deal of ground with as few steps as possible. He is most happy while spending his time hooking the aquatic species or endeavoring to run down the woodland inhabitants. Relay Team 3. John Katsaros Yon. laugh when he tells you his dreams, but be patient. The world's greatest geniuses were dreamers, the heading under which Katsy's friends place him. In his keen mind lie great ambitions for the future of radio. Did you ever see him looking into blank space? He was thinking of interesting questions to ask his Math, teacher! Barbara Louise Lovejoy Fler lungs are very sensible, for everything makes her laugh. Lovey is part of that famous lolly-pop gang which attends all the track meets; she is always laughing or smiling at something, is easy to get along with, and excels as a hostess at many enjoyable parties. Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 3-4. Muriel Dorothy Lynde am no orator as Brutus was, I only talk right on. Muriel usually greets you with, Got something to tell ya. This doesn't keep you in suspense because you know that the something is either about the night before or the new boy friend. To Squirrel, collecting china dogs is more fun than doing homework. Hockey 2. Basketball, 'Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Junior Reception Committee 3, Debating Club, Glee Club 3-4. Helen Carolyn JVIacCracken Little girl; you're having a busy time. Helen's interests range from the newspaper busi- ness, for more reasons than one, to the novelty of soap sculpturing, and thence to bicycle riding, bas- ketball, and field hockey. And her oral reports testify to her great delight in talking! Councillor 2 Hockey, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2-3, Basketball 2-3-4, Class Color Committee 3. Frances Elizabeth McCarthy A merry maid is she. This fleet-footed maiden came to us originally from Portland, Maine, but is now escorted about by the South Side Brigade. Her pleasing personality, con- tagious smile, and definite social inclinations speedily made her many friends. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Joke Committee The Boulder, Class Play, Open Meeting 4. Dorothy Mavis McCormack Work well done will always aid one. Polite and friendly, Dot takes life a little more seriously than most of us. Her efficiency as a secre- tary has duly proved to us that the time spent in the commercial course has been of the utmost value to this unassuming girl. Hockey 2.

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Robert Arthur Isabelle Guilt !j or not tiuilty.' Answer yes or no. We wonder if Robert's uncle appreciates what a drawing card his tall, dark, and handsome nephew makes when he officiates as soda-jerker in his drug store. Three years a drum-major, and member of a mili- tary regiment, Bob hopes to be a lawyer in time to come. Toivo Jakola Active natures are rarely melancJioly ; activity and melancholy arc inccmpattble. Toivo, or Timber as everyone knows him, is a diminutive but fiery young lad who is very capable of taking in everything from tennis to horseracing. Timber's dope on the right horse is more than oc- casionally correct. Baseball 3-4. Robert Emil Jarvi Haste makes waste. That Robert doesn't believe in the above adage is clearly evidenced by the manner in which he pilots his automobile. A skillful driver, he sure does love to break all the speed limits! He really ought to take the corners on two wheels, though! Donald Ellis Johnson Truth is always beyond reproach. A question-box incarnate, is Don, one of the best known boys in the class. Ever ready for fun, regard- less of whom it's on, he can also take the joke when it's on himself. 'What a conscientious striver after truth did he prove himself on the 'Write-Up Commit- tee! Orchestra 2-3-4, Relay Team, Glee Club 3, 'Write- Up Committee, Debating Club 4. Henry Kullervo Johnson Basil fulness is an ornament to youth. What a find in this modern world to discover a boy, mind you, a boy who is really bashful! Far from condemning his shyness, let us laud this quiet lad to the skies, but hope the future years will reme- dy his shyness somewhat. Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 3. Adrienne Lucille Lavoie A siceet, obUninij, kindly so il. Although reserved in class, Adrienne's capacity for fun manifests itself in thorough enjoyment of the games played during her gym period. The cheering section at the football games would not be complete if Adrienne were not present. French Club 2, Dramatic Club 3-4. Annie Lazerowich yearn for knowledge. It does seem as if Annie ought to be satisfied by now. Although she came to America only a few years ago, she has mastered English better than many of us born in the U. S. A. But just total this as well, she converses in Polish, German, and Jewish! Class Color Committee 3. Jeanne Rita LeBlanc oil, to dance forever! Never, in all this world, would we have suspected shy little Jeanne of possessing such active ambition, for she wishes to become a famous dancer. How sin- cerely we hope that her dream may be fulfilled! In classes Jeanne is so quiet that we wonder if the teachers frighten her! June Eleanor Lomme Maiden of the smiling eyes. June's eyes always seem to have a smile in them. She is a very fashion-wise young person and is al- ways as neat as the proverbial pin. How generous you have always been, June, in lighting our dull days with your delightful dancing. Glee Club 3. Rita Margaret Lorion Yc licllrs, and yc flirts, And ye pert little things. Here is a problem for you to solve. How well could Rita express herself if she were in a contest which demanded that one should not use her eyes? Those great brown orbs are such an intricate part of Rita's expression that she doesn't need any mouth with which to talk. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball 2-3.

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Gordon Francis Keller speak out, then think. Gordon has a delightful habit of doing just this and how it amuses his classmates! A keen-minded boy and very interesting to converse with, Gordon is the best um-pah player in our orchestra and band. His hobby is making telescopes, but we can recall a day not long gone by when airplanes held sway. Red and Gray Board. Orchestra, Band 2-3-4, Junior and Senior Reception Committee 3. Richard Alton King A Jark-nf-all trtiiles. Richie is leading contestant for the ping-pong championship of the school. He also consumes many hours every day playing pool and billiards at the Y.M.C.A. Listed among the best students, he is a skilled model aircraft designer and is regarded as a leader in aquatic sports. Quite the man! Orchestra 2, Write-Up Committee 4. Niilo Ernest Kroch Chiefly the mould of a man's fortunes is in his hands. Niilo has a reputation for finishing whatever he at- tempts to do. Applying this statement to the imposing list of activities indulged in, you can deduce for your- self what a valuable classmate Niilo proved himself. Fairness, friendliness, and modesty have won him myriads of comrades. William Ernest Kurigcr Hunc caveto! Bervare of him .' H is good-looking features and curly hair have cap- tivated more than one fair heart in the past. In reality, however, Bill doesn't bother the qirls. He claims that they cost too much. Well, if Bill's paper route won't support the women now, what about the future? Oh, you're going to be a miser! Toivo William Lamsa Be careful! Don't frighten him. Right here we're going to call a halt! Here is an- other guilty individual for whom we demand con- viction and sentence to solitary confinement for fail- ure to make the entire class conscious of the fact that he is an essential part of it. Quiet and modest beyond description, Toivo nevertheless manages to get some exercise at Lowe playground. Gertrude Lempi Maki Pleasant compani shortens the miles. We believe that Gert is thoroughly informed upon a very enlightening topic, though we admit it might not be a popular one with the teachers, namely. The Art of Doing Bookkeeping During a History Class. A discourse by this young lady really should be worth your while! Volleyball 2, Basketball 2-3, Hockey 2-3-4. Gens'e Theresa Maldarelli I'm as brii lil as I am small. Those who know Gensie find her always interest- ing and cheerful. Although one of her teachers has often threatened to throw her out of the room, we feel confident that her quiet, industrious nature will save her the embarrassment of undergoing a literal execu- tion of this punishment. Angela Helen Maravell Nothinij is impossible to a icillinti heart. Curly-haired, smiling Angie has been one of the most popular ushers at our games. Her willing as- sistance in decorating and serving has been of great help to the class. Angle's favorite subject is German and, desiring to be a teacher, she plans to enter State Teachers' College in the fall. Hockey. 'Volleyball 2, Dramatic Club 3-4, Write- Up Committee, Ring Committee 4. Mary Catherine Marble Smilinrj alioays with a never fadini serenity of countenance. Who dares to say that we haven't an elite group at our school? Whv, here is a young lady who trav- eled all the way from Arizona iust for the sake of attending our marvelous and world-famed high school! Nice going, eh? Helen Irene Matson 'Cause I's wicked, — is. I's mifihty wicked, anyhow. I can't help it. Oh gee, Helen is either disgusted or excited and, being never in a middle course, her feelinas are con- tinually being expressed by this phrase. That round, beaming face of hers may often be seen in close proximity to a tennis racquet. Hockey, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2-3.