Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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1937 Charles Philip DiGloria Small but powerful. To look at Charlie in a gym suit is like seeing a second Atlas! Many of his brethren have often speculated whether standing be- fore the locker-room mirror produced those mighty muscles. Charles also believes in getting what he wants, so beware, Romeo! Americo Dori Those icho think nobly, are noble. Rico, of the curly hair, is a part-timer with a perfect bass. His efficiency is quite evident not only as Miss Dunn's secretary, but also as a Super-Shell salesman near the Car Barn. Perchance if you see his Ford parked on some side road, gas selling is out of the question. Relay Team 3. Robert Kenneth Douglas like fun, like everyone. Everything stops for tea as far as Whimp is concerned for he i5 a famed tea-drinker. Even the pestered waitresses at Clover Hill are aware of that. An inspiring band-leader, a second Eddie Duchin, we predict he will carve a niche in the musical Hc of Fame. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 4. Walter Lawrence Downing None but himself can be his parallel. Well, look it up, Walter confidently suggests to his opponents after cornering them in his favorite game of Ghost. Thus, as a sedulous scholar, he derives uncommon joy in the pursuit of knowledge either alone or in competition with his rival, Rice. Orchestra 2, 3. Doris Mary Coppinger The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient. Doris is a wide-awake, spicy bit of femininity, with a long trail of friends in her wake. She leans to leaders, especially band ieaders, who also can lead on dance floors. There's never a dull moment with Doris' personality lighting the surroundings. Hockev, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, Basketball 4. Irene Nora Cormier Here's a maiden without pretense Blessed with reason and common sense. Irene is a miss with whom we like to come in contact, for she is always neat, cheerful, and prompt. She is fond of sports but enjoys dancing most. Irene enjoys working and even stays out of school to work at Grant's during rush seasons. Glee Club 2, French Club 2, 3. Cecilia Mary Cote To be merry best becomes you. Sis is Ashburnham's contribution to F. H. S. She has been an able assistant to Mr. Dufour and Miss Gifford, and every other week you'd find her studying her lessons. But lessons do nor keep her from dancing which she knows how to do very well. Laura Gertrude Crocker For e'en tho' vanquished, She could argue still. The above quotation is quite true of Laura, for too often she would find herself in an argument with some teacher. However, ■-he could always hold her own. Reading occupies a major portion of Laura s spare time, hence perhaps the inspiration. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Senior Class Play 4. Page 16

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1937 Francis Joseph Cormier A man must devote some of his time to other things than study. Francis is a pleasant, well-met fellow, liked by all who know him. He is a good dancer, and he also likes to play golf, which he enjoys the most of all sports. Francis hasn't, as yet, decided what he intends to do. Wilfred Louis Cravedi Had a tongue at will And yet was never loud. Probably the antithesis of his mother's expectations in scholar- ly ways but nevertheless a welcome to the class of '37. He spends a great deal of his time out of school in delivering groceries for Cravedi's market which shows that his life is not all for naught. Roland Anthony Croteau Men of few words are the best men. Roland is known throughout the school as an excellent baseball player. His ability has saved many a game for Fitchburg High. Hs is captain of the team this year. Roland finds life worth while, en- joys it, and helps to make it more pleasant. Baseball 2, 3. James Joseph Devine If you would rule the world quietly, you must keep it amused. Jimmy is the nervous and easily excitable type that, when un- wound, is enjoyed by every one. His spare moments are spent setting up at the bowling alleys, and practising ping-pong at the . Jimmy intends to take up mechanical work at some trade school. Dramatic Club 2, Glee Club 4. Doris Yvette Chalifoux Her pure simplicity is pleasing to all. Dark-eyed Doris dotes on walks, and whether her thoughts are about her or a thousand miles away, we do not know. Doris has made no definite plans yet as to the future. During her high school days her cousin was her constant chum. Barbara Winthrop Chasteney Joy rises in me like a summer's morn. Bobby is a friend to all. She has won great applause in her portrayals of colored servants. She readily joins all the fun in which her friends indulge. Because of her interest in outside activi- ties, Bobby enjoys cheering for her Alma Mater at Crocker Field. Dramatic Club, Glee Club 3, Reader's Guild 4. Davida Mary Christian Vain pleasures I abhor. It seems that Davida is always on some championship team and justly she may be called the best all around girl athlete of the school. Her summer address is the Pearl Street swimming pool, where she excels as a diver. Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3, Hockey 2, 4. Barbara Elizabeth Connors She's a regular girl in every way. Barbara is perhaps the best example of an all around girl to be found in our class. Enthusiastic about sports, both as a participant and a spectator, she also excels in her studies. For lessons in harmonious living, seek this great exponent of the abundant life. Hockey 2, 4, Dramatic Club, Councillor 3, 4, Basketball, Volley- ball 2, 3, 4, Editor of The Boulder, Round Table 4. Page 15

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1937 Edward Joseph Dufort On with the dance! Let joy be unconfin'd No sleep till morn when youth and pleasure meet. Formerly one of the smallest members of our class, this year saw a great change in Edward as he suddenly grew tall. He was co-manager of the football team; enjoys sports of all kinds and also likes dancing. Football Manager 4. Hubert Francis Dupray 'Tis much he dares. Dupray possesses what we may call a radio complex as he spends more time fixing and listening to his radio, than on other aftairs. Some day he may offer us entertainment on his own radio. He is a pleasant fellow to know. Bernard Vincent Erickson His failings leaned to virtue's side. Buddy's tastes run toward the extremes of human comprehen- sion; he likes original poetry and even used to write some beauti- ful poems for a certain Westminster miss. His ambition is to be- come a chef; and believe it or not, he can bake as well as any girl, if not better. Dramatic Club, Glee Club 4. Norman Joseph Feingold Of their own merits modest men are dumb. Which is precisely true of Norman, who often amazes his class- mates with the brilliant remarks that he utters at too infrequent intervals. A true scholar, he will advance far when the time is ripe. Dramatic Club, Debating Club 4. Roberta Leone Cross Her quiet nature seemed to be Tuned to each season's harmony. Roberta, one of our hard-working part-timers, is seen every other week assisting Miss Mattson. She is a fun loving girl, and is always found with a merry group. Roberta also enjoys that ever popular pastime, knitting. Orchestra 3. Dorothy Catherine Daniels A comrade blithe and full of glee. Dot is one of the vivacious femmes of our class. She never seems to be worried about anything, not even homework. It's a real pleasure to have her around because of her pep, humor, and wit. Dorothy Louise Daulton With affection beaming in one eye and calculation out of the other. On the tip of her tongue, Dot has the most affectionate names for her friends. Since she obtained her license, this lass can be seen airing herself in that crisp West Fitchburg atmosphere. By the way Dot, what's that we hear about the good ice cream at Tremblay's7 Dram atic Club 2, 3, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Bas- ketball 2, 4. Philomena Ann DiConza Site is most fair and there unto Her life doth rightly harmonize. Phil is rather unobtrusive in the classroom, but beneath the surface smoulders the heart of a very merry girl. She flocks around with her own pleasant group of friends, contented and happy. Glee Club 2. Page 17