Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Arthur James Lanides I am an honest representative of my race. Art, the proud possessor of a tough beard which he occasionally neglects to shave after a hard day, proved himself invaluable at the Crocker Field Day exhibition of 1935. It was due to his splendid efforts that our class was able to introduce into the parade the novel feature of a Grecian chariot. Football, Basketball 2, Relay Team 3. Fernand Robert Lareau Napoleon tvas small, too, but look what he did. Curly would have been one of the school's best athletes had he weighed more. His form on the diving- board and his speed on the ice may yet gain him some attention at B. U. where he intends to matric- ulate. This lively lad was also the popular President of our French Club this year. Dramatic Club 2, Class Color Committee 3, French Club 4. Robert William Lassell slinll hurst mi very lunys. We shouldn't wonder if Bob did that very thing for his vigorous sounding of taps on Field and Me- morial Days must soon have its effect. A natty ap- pearing member of the band and orchestra. Bob daily risks his life attending school. Don't blame the car though — we think it's his driving! Band 2-3-4. Pat Angelo Latorra Man was created to support himself. Pat is one of those fellows who let their sports come second to work. Last summer this clever athlete piled up quite a roll of greenbacks and he put all of it into a bank! Imagine that! Pat will surely be a pros- perous business man before long. Football, Baseball 2-3-4, Basketball 3. Geoffrey Lawrence A man of talent and rvisdom. A bally old chap is our Lord Jeff. The game of cricket always has a few new rules when he bats, and v hile saying, May the best team win, he is careful to choose that side! His breezy manners and witty replies make him a well-known figure in the school. 1 Thelma Irene Melanson A friend is, as it were, a second self. Thelma certainly has her likes and dislikes. Main- ly she loves hot dogs and hates history. Summer evenings are spent by her in the company of her side-kick, Lizzie, at the 'Whalom Roller Skating Rink. Helen Frances Moline Chatter helps the world go round. Poor little Helen is due now to have her private affairs peered into. Do you know what two things she's noted for? An inclination to talk and constancy to a graduate of 1935. We hope she won't be too annoyed at our divulging the latter — a well-concealed fact, by the way! Katherine Frances Morand In me is Nature's soothinij lullaby. In our midst is one of the most delightful song birds we have been permitted to listen to within the portals of a school. Katherine has a soft, rich, throaty voice, which, time allowing, she would gladly share with us. This auburn-haired future opera star has a mild temperament, too! Doris NavLn Beware, I may yet do something sensational. Good heavens! Doris has been reading those blood- curdling detective stories again. Now honestly, some- thing's got to be done about it. In the summer time Doris practically lives in her bathing suit for she is a very good swimmer and doesn't intend to waste a minute of its enjoyment. Basketball 2. Barbara Winifred Neal Corridors were made to walk in, not for little girls to talk in. Barb's delightful chatter still echoes in the corridors of F.H.S. This active miss is deeply interested in the Rainbow and various organizations of the Rollstone Church and loyally supports all school activities. Barbara's gracefulness in gym is the envy of her classmates. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Glee Club 4.

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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.

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Donald William Leathers Give liiyn leisure and a hook. One of the best educated students in diversified subjects, Don has amused his classmates hourly by his earnest and sincere application to study, by his habit of asking deep questions, and by the grin which we have all learned to associate with him. Member him when he was translating Latin? Glee Club, Class Prophecy 4. Edwin Beardsley Leavenworth Why tliink of the future, %vlten llie present is so beautiful f Things roll off Eddie like water from a duck's back, especially school things. Statistics estimate that the amount of lung power which Eddie sets free at Crocker Field on one Saturday afternoon would, if properly applied, heat the B. F. Brown for a week. Football 2-3. Euclide LeCourt Not too seriOH-s, not too ( n.i , A good fellow in every tvay. We girls know it isn't right to criticise Providence too much, but we ask you if it's fair that Euclide should be blessed with those beautiful wavy locks. ■While he's collecting old coins, we'd just love to steal his curls from him. Alfred Henry Leger The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Due to illness, AI has been out of school a few years but, in congratulating him upon his recovery, we must also congratulate ourselves for having the good fortune to number him among our classmates. That smile of his is due to the fact that he always has his lessons done. Glee Club 2-3. James Joseph Leo Slrennth of body and of character. Just visualize the sensation you would get if Jim- my's long arms should encircle you as you were peacefully ambling down the field for a touchdown. Many an ill-starred opponent has seriously regretted being within range when Jimmy's upper extremities came into active play. Councillor 2, Football, Basketball, Baseball 2-3-4. Dorothy Winifred Newell stop not iinthinkint every friend you meet. To spin pour wordy fabric in the street. Dot very assiduously practices what she preaches so, consequently, little is heard from her during the school session. That listening ability must be quite an attraction, though, for rarely does one walk the length of Main Street without meeting Dot in the company of some young man. Glee Club 4. Mary Elizabeth O'Connor There ain't no use in all tliis strife and hurry and pell-mell rit ht throxKjh life. How sincerely we wish that all the praise due to hard-working, little-rewarded students might be ac- corded them. If it could be, Elizabeth should l ad the parade of those who never ceased to work diligently to list their names among the honor students, and who always succeeded. Volleyball 2, Basketball 2-3, Dramatic 2-4. Grace Lorraine Olsen My heart shall reap where it hath sown. When a child, Grace attended the North School in Lunenburg which boasted of but eight pupils, so she is well acquainted with all countrified mannerisms. You ought to see her snip cloth and turn over bolts of yard goods in Grant's. Dramatic Club 2-3. Eunice Loretta Elizabeth Palmer Hair as black as niylit lias she. Eyes as bright as any star. All of Eunice's spare time is utilized in practicing the piano, which she hopes will some day be able to play of itself. Not that she isn't willing to assist it, you understand, but simply that she feels it may be better for the piano. Quite considerate, don't you think7 Basketball, Volleyball 2, Dramatic Club 3-4. Shirley Viola Payea She is continually aclire. ■Whatever would Lena have done without this most reliable player on the championship basketball team? We know her secret though. Her reputation is so awe-in.spiring that her poor, weak little opponents become intimidated and forget what they're playing! Volleyball, Basketball 2-3.