Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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1937 Sam Gloriant For they can conquer who believe they can. Blond, brawny, bashful Sam is a regular cowboy picture fan' Perhaps he imagines himself the hero rescuing some fair damsel from the Indians. At any rate, his parallel pleasure is the study of history. Theodore Joseph Godek Here he comes — there he goes. Ted is a rather independent character who associates with his own particular circle of friends. The ease and precision with which he wields a hockey stick on the ice should make him a welcome addition to some big league hockey team. Foolball 2, 3, Relay Team 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Robert Ovila Godin Yet had his aspect nothing of severe, But such a face as promised him sincere. Godin is one of our modest chaps who, although serious, cer- tainly knows how to laugh and joke according to his friends, who say he is a real pal. His seriousness and the diligence he has shown in school are bound to carry him far in his future work. Arthur Burton Gooch Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep. Arthur is a ping-pong champ at the Y and thence wend his footsteps nightly. Although quite certain that overstudy is not the cause, we have often wondered why Arthur loves to sleep so much. Mayhap he has pleasant dreams. Constance May Emerson She is all my fancy paints her. Connie is endowed with that which is the envy of many girls and the ideal of many men — red hair. She has no temper, how- ever, but is quite calm. This probably accounts for her skill as one of talented acrobatic girls of Turner Hall. Volleyball, Hockey 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Aune Ida Erkkila Honest fame awaits the truly good. Aune is one of our hard-working girls in the commercial course. Her quiet manner makes her rather inconspicuous in school as well as outside. Helen Vieno Erkkila Today, whatever may annoy, The word for me is Joy, just simple Joy. A pleasing voice and a merry laugh which can often be heard resounding through the corridors before class can belong to none other than Tish. Helen's sunny attitude toward life has brought her many friends; her initiative, many tasks. Basketball, Pinafore 2, Class Motto Committee, Belle of Barcelona 3, Hockev, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Debating Club, Red and Gray 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Councillor 4. Rita Ethel Fergenson Still waters run deep. Rita has often been seen driving to school in a shining automo- bile, with Jean doing the back seat driving. But although Rita is a skillful driver, she often stalled in the middle of a street. She will seek her higher education at the University of Pennsylvania. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, Thanksgiving Dance Commit- tee 4. Page 19

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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

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30 JLi) sl 1937 Eino Edward Gronroos His study is not great but continual. Never judge a book by the cover. Applying this to humans, we'll take Eino for an example. Very quiet in external appearance, but quite a teaser of the girls, especially in United States History class. Despite this, we are sure he will make good. Sammy Guastello will be lord over myself. Sam is an intelligent boy when so inclined but during recita- tions he is not generally so inclined. Still he is of the serious type and may some day astound the world with latent thoughts now in the making. Relay Team 3. Arthur Henry Gustafson For life is ended when honor ends. Gus has the honor of being one of our outstanding athletes who conscientiously trains himself by playing ferryman or canoeman to the feminine populace of Stodge Meadow, Ashburnham. during the summer. Swimming and horse-shoes are also two sports of which he is master. Basketball. Football 2, 3, Councillor 4. Tyygo Haimila Quietness is best. Outside the school doors Tyygo is transformed into a lively youth. Take a trip to West Fitchburg during skating season and see Tyygo give the hockey stick a mean swing. He evidently doesn't believe in giving his books a ride home too often. Shirley Fickett And her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair. Pleasingly plump, Shirley should be a second Kate Smith with her golden voice. She surely should get to the top as she does with her high notes. And have you ever heard her whistle? Keep it up Shirley, you're doing fine. Glee Club 3,4, Band 4. Constance Margaret Fitzgerald Footloose and fancy free. Connie is carefree and without a worry in her head. We have observed that although she isn't especially interested in school books, she manages to get along somehow with the rest of them. Outside of school, Connie's chief amusement is dancing. Ruth Flaum With volleys of eternal babble. You would hardly know that Ruthie had a voice in school, but outside its walls she can compete with the best known chatterers. A great part of her time is spent returning or procuring library books and the rest in the movies. Glee Club 3, Reader's Guild 4. Rosamond Flint Tall, straight, slender with all the graces blest. In Rorrie, one of our most attractive seniors, we find a pleasant nature, an ideal basketball center, and an excellent coach, evi- denced by the results of her team. In true Flint tradition, she takes tc tennis and to driving a car with ease. Basketball, Glee Club, Pinafore 2, Dramatic Club, Class Dues Committee 3, 4, Thanks- giving Dance Committee 4. Page 20