Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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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Z DULL) si 1937 Franklin Bernard Ferazza Earned with the siceat of my brow. Franklin seems to be kept constantly on the run, delivering papers and doing other odd jobs, going to school, and doing his homework. Nevertheless, he faces life cheerfully while making the most of his time. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Frederick William Fiskaali dare do all that may become a man. Mornings Freddie can be seen working in his father's store, that is, if it can be called work. But if there are any muscular powers demanded. Freddie satisfies, having trained many years at Stodge Meadow, Ashburnham, by paddling canoes and swimming. Stanley William Francek Often ornateness Goes without greatness Often felicity Comes of simplicity. Stan has the unexcelled honor of being the quietest fellow in school! This honor, however, is no discredit to him: and because he has no other press-agent, we take the opportunity of intro- ducing him as a good student and a loyal friend. Emmett John Fritz Every artist was first an amateur. Emmett's pen and ink sketches which have adorned the Red and Gray and the Y. M. C. A. bulletin boards have earned for him the title of our foremost cartoonist and artist. His headquarters which are naturally the Y have trained him as a first-rate table- tennis and basketball player. Tennis Team, won Red and Gray Poster 2, Basketball 2, 3, Class Color Committee 3. Katherine Pauline DiSalvo A gentle maid with quiet, modest ways. Katherine ranks as one of the smallest members of our class, and she is generally seen walking about school in an unoccupied manner. Although she does not take part in many school sports, she is fond of skiing and hiking. Helen Joan Dovedens Some like work, some like play, I'm for both. Helen is one of our part-timers who is full of fun and very talkative. If there's any talking in Mr. Howard's class either the third or fifth period, it is dear little Helen, talking on the subject cf cars or movies that she has attended. Her favorite diversion is knitting and driving. Glee Club 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Gloria Downs What my heart thinketh, my tongue speaketh. Music seems to be Gloria's weakness, for, during the summer, when the high school musical organizations cease functioning, she pursues her interests by attending the different local band con- certs. We wonder if those band concerts hold other interests than musical. Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Club, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Lucille Lydia Duval The better known, the greater is her worth appreciated. Lucille belongs to the gang that comes from Cleghorn. Her favorite sport is skating and many a winter's moonlight evening she may be seen skimming over the glassy surface of some pond. After graduation Lucille hopes to enter the business world. Volley- ball 2. Page 18