Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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1937 PORTRAITS

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1937 CLASS OFFICERS Leon Henry Plante A public man of liijht and leading. Leon is ever mindful of his fellow classmates and it is because of this that his popularity is without bounds. He is liked in every phase of school life; in social activities, in athletics, and in his class. We give to him, our President, a hearty and sincere wish that he will be as successful in his future years as he was while with the class of '37. Councillor, Open Meeting 2, Dramatic Club, Basketball 3, Football 2, 3, 4. Sirkka Ada Waris You all know her — happy, full of fun, She coaxes a smile from everyone. Scholastic ability, a warm cheery smile, a vital personality all merged into one form — the image from which emerges our well- beloved Vice-President. Possessing the happy medium of com- bining social and intellectual work, Siggie is truly a modern leader of the new era. H. M. S. Pinafore, Basketball 2, French Club, Class Dues Committee, Belle of Barcelona, Ticket Committee for Senior Play 3. Dramatic Club, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Open Meeting 2, 4, Senior Class Play, Round Table 4. Margaret Arline Small The joy of youth and health her eyes display'd And ease of heart her every look conveyed. Peg has been the gayest and most charming Secretary a class could ever have. Tho' diminutive in more ways than one, she ac- complishes her cheer-leading and acting in no small way. A grand friend; even a certain football star thinks so. Basketball 2, Senior Class Play Ticket Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Commit- tee 3, French Club 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Open Meeting, Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4, Senior Calss Play 4. Raymond Henry Jena Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things. Though himself in the pink, Ray, our loyal and competent class Treasurer for two years, managed to keep our class out of the red. To sharpen his business wits, Ray worked part-time for Mr. Howard, and also has made countless friends in that popular room. Councillor 2, 3, Red and Gray 2, 3. 4, Baseball, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Page 8

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1937 Richard Joseph Abare A youth, light-hearted and content. Richard is a lad who is constantly found in the company of the fair sex. He does not believe in the saying, Silence best speaks the mind,'' and is found talking many times without permission. He comes from Ashburnham and generally has his lessons well prepared. Aarne Aho He's a man to make his way. Aarne is one of the larger members of our class who causes the teachers little trouble. Very taciturn, he seldom has much to say. It is customary, however, to see him on the Walton Street courts during his leisure time, proving himself an able match for any ten- nis opponent. George Louis Alario A proper man, as one shall ever see in a summer's day. George is one of our chaps who speaks little, yet is aware of everything going on. He is like any average youth, who believes in studying, but not too much. His friends are found among the boys, who consider him a good pal. James Theodore Altieri He who sings frightens away his ills. Jimmie is no exception to the rule that singing and happiness travel together, spreading their beneficial influence on mankind. We can never forget his renderings of O Sole Mio in grammar school days. Here s to Jimmie, the Caruso of the class of '37. Glee Club 3, 4. Marjorie Mae Abar She's a jolly all around good lass. Margie, although her lithe form suggests an active sports life, leans quite to the opposite in her sincere enjoyment of Vergil, English, and politics — mostly when confronted with Mr. Dooling. Despite her intellectual yearnings, Margie is always eager to join a merry group. Glee Club 2, French Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Round Table, Write-up Committee 4. Mary Irene Abell The better known, the greater is her worth appreciated. Height doesn't stunt Irene's progress; she belongs to the small percentage who intend to continue their education at some Busi- ness College, and has even secured a driving license. It is an enigma how she manages to see above the steering wheel. Basket- ball 2, 4, Hockey 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 3. 4. Reader's Guild 4. Ulrika Bray Adams But 0! she dances such a way. Stepping sprightly, tripping lightly, that's Ricky! With her lirhe body and fleeting steps, timed to the dance, she entrances her audience. Her favorite study this year is sewing — maybe that ac- counts for her good taste in clothes. Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 3, Round Table 4. Helen Suzanne Ahola None knew her but to love her None named her but to praise. Helen is the cute product of Hyde Park High. Boston, now of F. H. S. In her short sojourn with us we have discovered that she seldom misses the honor roll, is fond of knitting, drives a car ex- ceedingly well, and lives near the Townsend line. Page 10