Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1938 volume:

•THE BOULDER- FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1938 Page Z To WALLACE WILBUR FARNSWORTH WE, THE (l.ASS OF 1Q.S8 DEDICATE THIS ISSUE OF THE BOULDER May the rcroUccticjii of this grateful acknowledgment of ()ur t venl ' 'ears of aiii)reciated ser -ice in this school bring 'ou e er increasing contentment through the j eriod of well- earned rest and greater leisure that you are about to enjoN'. Page 3 BOARD OF EDITORS Editor Claire Tliil't-rt Business Managers Frank Koinano Michael C cnsale MeK in Hawes Joke Committee Chairman, Margaret Gates Fleanor Pearson Jean MacFarlane Barbara Maggs Wallace Pollock Write-up Committee Chairman, Bertha Yando iobcrt Patch Eila Lammi Phyllis Carpenter John Quinn Marguerite Coughlin Pauline Roy Charles Mara ell Victor Ellstrom Thomas Eckfeldt Edna Charrier Joan Rice Aili Waltanen Alexandria Passios Eleanor Stevenson Wallace Pollock Janice Whitmore Ruth Speed Elizabeth Maggs Ernest Xole Althea Fellows Richard Finn Typist Mary Quarella Faculty Advisors Mr. Hubb.ird Mr. Kcnney Pd e 4 Page 5 £3 OULD ii o the Class of 1938 : It has been a new experience to all of ou. and to me as well, to work in this fine new building of ours. Vou have had the privilege and the honor of setting stand- ards here which other classes will follow. My congratulations to you on the fine work that you have done. In the new work to which 30U are going you will be successful if you follow your own estab- lished standards. My best wishes go with all of you. JAMES A. CHALMERS Page 6 PRINCIPAL James A. Chalmers ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Prank M. Howe HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Clarence N. Amiott J. Edward Bouvier Alice W. Brown Armand J. Dufour Anna E. Dunn Maud L. Gifford Ralph W. Howard Frank M. Howe Ralph K. Hubbard William M. McDermott Carl W. Perkins Physical Training Music Commercial English Modern Languages Academic English History Commercial Subjects Mathematics Classics IManual Arts Science TEACHERS Hrnp il T A.rilpr Phv ?! ;!! T r'iininfr ixciinryn r . dovic ¥- n rrl 1 n r ug I Ihl 1 iJCdLllL-C IV 1. UllUlicllll 1 A opwrri 1 n o I V|-'CvviiLiiit:, Lou K. Bnghcirn Secretary llCiClI iVl. UlVJWIl 1 — 1 T 1 |- I 1 1 £i f ndrry j. DUtier Problems ot Democracy, Economics Mane L. C hcimpcigne French r-iiZciDcun i , icirK. English, Ancient History lohn T Dillon H istory William H. Dooling Mathematics Wallace W. Farnsworth Printing James M. Ferrigno Algebra, Italian Harold L. Flynn History Sara J. Gibbons Physical Training Clifford A. Gilbert Manual Training Joseph A. Harwood History, English Adelberta A. Haskins Study Supervisor John L. Kenney Bookkeeping Robert 0. Mail'loux French, English Elva L. Mclntire Supervisor Schof)l Lunch Hilda M. Mattson Typewriting Helen I. Merriam Biology Mary G. Murphy Bookkeeping, Stenography Anna L. Nason Freehand Drawing, English Florence A. Nelson Biology Richard B. Palmer English, Commercial Law Ethel B. Peabody German, Latin Alice R. Pepin Bookkeeping, Stcnf)graphy Dorothy W. Potter Sewing Orlana Ranney English Nicholas Ruberti Mathematic s Louise W . Sawyer Bookkeeping, Stenography Francis A. Sheehan Biology Bertha L. Sherwin Librarian Herbert P. Sullivan Chemistry Lillian M. Taylor English Page 7 3 0liLD n THE CLASS OF 1938 FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL Page 9 Page JO CLASS OFFICERS Loring Edwards HarkneSvS To an excellent student and comrade To one of nature, so true and so glad. Here's a rare combination of brawn and brains. As co-captain of our football team and our class president, I.oring has been a well liked and capable leader. He starred not onlj- on the football field but in the class room as well, managing to gain highest rank on the honor roll in spite of his work in arious acti ities. Junior-Senior Reception, Junior I rom, Class Color Committee, Handbook, Class Banner Football, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior I'Jelay 3, 4, French Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Eleanor Louise Nash A smile for all, a -welcome glad, A jovial coaxing 7uay she had. Eleanor, our worthy vice-president, is one of the few students in the class of '38 who possess personality plus. She is always bubbling o er with joy, and was ne er found to be a dull companion. She has also established herself as a poet of no mean quality. W ho knows but that she may pro e to be another Edna St. Vincent Millay? French Club 2, Color, King, Junior Prom, Motto, Dance and Junior-Senior Reception Committees 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, .Senior Prom and Senior Party 4, Red and (iray 3, 4, Senior Class Play 4, Round Table 4. Jessie Margaret Allen .4 merry amiable little lass Beloved by all our senior class. Jessie is the cute, dark-haired secretary of the senior class. She has so many admirers that it's almost impossible to keep track of them. She dances ver ' well and with Frank Romano she won a prize at the Halloween dance as the best waltzer. French Club 3, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Leo Dunn None hut himself can be his parallel. Leo, our class treasurer, had much hard work to do but it has all been done very successfully. .Although, because of a leg injurj', he did not take a prominent part in sports his senior year, Leo was always present at our athletic as well as our social activit ies. . good student, who possesses admirable qualities, he was well liked by both faculty and class. Football 2, 3, Basketball 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Business Manager Red and ( .ray 3, 4, Junior-.Senior Relay 3, De- bating Club, Senior Class Play, and Marshal 4. Paul Sam Aisi He who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes may be. Paul, in his senior year, was one of the candidates for the foot- ball squad. Although he ne er achie -ed great fame, he was a faith- ful member of the squad, and was usually seen in the company of Marella. Football 4. Michael Sylvester Altieri () ; who can forget the mild light of his smile? Mike hails from the neighborhood of Rollstone Hill, but can usually be found with Mike Spylios. His fa orite spots seem to be West Street and the Spylios' fruit store in Leominster. V 'e wonder if it's a love of fruit or friendship that unites Mike and Spylios. Basketball 4. Rudolph Leonard Altonen A true friend is forever a friend. Rudolph is one whose interests are centered outside of school. -Although he appears to be 'ery quiet, he enjoys a good time with his friends. Rudolph is an ardent sports fan, and spends much of his time playing basketball at the '. M. C. A. Jerome Marvin Asher Slow and deliberate was his manner. Hail to the President of our Dramatic Clxib! He has appeared many times on the stage as an exceptionally fine interpreter of char- acter. He is capable, trustworthy, honest, and good sport, qualities which make Jerry, perhaps, the best liked and best known boy in our class. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, President Dramatic Club 4, Senior Class Play 4. Margaret Louise Abell Not too serious, not too gay, A very good friejid in every way. Peg is a great basketball enthusiast and plays a very good game. In her spare time she makes herself useful by being a mother's helper. Peg swims well and has, because of it, acquired a lovely tan. Altogether she is a great sport. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Hockey 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Helen Rosalie Adams To be merry becomes you. We wonder where Helen gets those humorous songs of which she has such a grand store, and also her thoroughly hearty laugh. Helen skates, draws and loves to chew gum. Her attitude toward school may not be a studious one but we can assure you that Helen enjoys herself in other ways. Helen Mary Antonelli She does well, acts nobly, Angels could do no more. Helen is a very quiet miss but, nevertheless, has many friends and is liked by all. .She does not par'ticipate in many school ac- tivities but we know she is kept busy in her outside circle. Drama- tic Club 3, 4. Jennie Ann Anzalone Her worth beams from her dark brown eyes. Jennie is a jolly girl with a reserved air. Not a strange combination either, since it gives her a delightful manner. Another asset is her dark curly hair, which caused great envy. Hockey 3, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Page 11 Robert Deane Ashline The kind of fell mi' who doesn't shirk, A nd is al'ii'iiys ready to do his work. How this tall, curly haired student can attain and maintain a place on the high honor list with little apparent work and effort, is far beyond our comprehension. His ready smile and pleasant manner ha 'e with ease given him a high social ranking, too. Foot- ball 2, Dramatic Club 2, Junior-Senior Reception Councillor 4. Charles Vernon Barry Music has charms alone for peaceful minds. Charlie, a member of the band and the orchestra, is a future maestro, as he is endowed with an unusual love of music. Another gift which gives pleasure both to him and his audience is his ability to recite the lives of many famous composers and a list of their works. Curly-headed Charlie and his trumpet are an inseparable pair. (Orchestra, Band 2, 3, 4. Lyman Murray Bates ; both diligence and silence there is safety. f,yman is our six-foot star football player. He is one of our best all-around athletes. .Although he spends much time in sports he manages to get his homework done. His popularity is due to his fine sportsmanship. Baseball 2, Football, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Alexander George Bean .1 goodly share of laughter in his eye. Our .Alexander is ery well acquainted with many of the fairer sex in the class. He is not a shining light in studies, but is an ardent promoter of school socials. Although he is an usher at a local thea- tre, on his night off he goes to see a mo ie. French Club 2, Co- Manager P ootball 4. Jacqueline Margaret Babineau A face with gladness overspread Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Jackie is one of our ardent movie fans, one of whose hobbies is collecting pictures of movie stars, particularly the opposite sex. Besides attending the mo ies, she spends some time listening to stories on the radio, and also manages to spare a little time for her homework. French Club 2. Evelyn Mary Bartholomew ■Still waters run deep. Polite and friendly, Evelyn has been a real friend. She has proved herself 'ery capable in the Commercial Course. This small, unassuming miss has also made a very able secretary for Miss Sherwin this past year. Ardis Elizabeth Bascomb Enthusiasm is the life of my soul. Seen and heard fits .Ardis's type to a T. She is one of the girls who belong on the attract i e side of our class as well as on the noisy side. The days she is absent are days of solitude for Helen, her side kick. .Ardis plans to continue her work as a telephone opera- tor when she graduates. Basketball. Dramatic Club, Readers' C.uild, Art Club', French Club 4. Mary Battistella Her worth is warrant for her welcome. Mary, one of our part-time students, has a very pleasant smile and dark hair which certainly make her attractive. She is rather quiet in school, but that does not stop her from making many friends. This past year we have not seen so much of Mar ' as she worked every other week for Mr. (Itis. olleyball 2, 3. Page 12 Raymond Joseph Begnoche Strongest minds are often those of whom the noisy lijorld hears least. Raymond is one of our frivolous youths. He is always gay and merry, vhate er the outlook may be. He is known for his humorous remarks and can take a joke as well as make one. He is fond of all outdoor sports. Raymond Joseph Benoit Of every noble work, the silent is best. Ray waited for a track team since he was a freshman, but he suffered a disappointment each year. He was also a member of our football team for three years. His interest in athletics is surpassed only hy his interest in school work. . part-time student, he worked in the cafeteria where he helped prepare some of those Lucullan meals. Football 4. WilHam Joseph Berube The wise for cure, on experience depend. Bill has a propensity for solitariness which is seldom broken by any effort on his part. He does not take part in many of the school acti 'ities, but can often be seen with a group of boys in his spare moments. Ralph Douglas Blake All actual heroes are e ssentially men, And all men are possible heroes. Ralph is a small, quiet boy, who is seldom heard from except in class recitations. However, Ralph was one of the few boys who always managed to get his homework done before he went into class. V Lauretta Pauline Beaulieu The simplest record of thyself has worth. Here is a girl who succeeded in combining two desired qualities for she is both studious and likewise full of fun. W'e could always tell when Lauretta was enjoying herself, because of that tell-tale smile. History Club 4. Mildred Mary Belluardo Lei us be content in work to do the thing we can. Millie has a cheerful disposition and a merry smile which have made her many friends. .She is another member of the part-time group and was kept busy e ery other week working for Miss Dunn. Millie also worked afternoons for Spots Company. Anna Margaret Blois Of quiet and studious aspect is she. Anna's quiet way suggests the orderly simplicity that she dis- plays in her school work and activities. An accomplished pianist, she is quite interested in cultural studies, and has followed her Latin through the fourth year. Dramatic Club 2, 4. Angelina Teresa Bodanza For she's a jolly good sport. Angelina wasone of oursmallest seniors but possessed a big voice, of which she made good use, for she was one of many who found pleasure in the CAee Club. Throughout her senior year, she might be seen industriously spending the few minutes before school in looking over her studies for that day. Page 13 Frank A. Blanchard, Jr. .1 niiisl he earnest in a vorld like ours. This neat appearing young man recently came to us from Lunenburg. He is quiet hut has a pleasing personality which especially appeals to the fairer sex for he can ably lead a girl in the light fantastic on any floor. Rosario Samuel Bodanza Hence loathed Mel'incholy. Ciro, although diininutive in size, has the husky oice of a big si.x-footer. He would rather argue than not on any subject from the fourth dimension to the difference between carrots and parsnips. He is often seen riding to and from school on a bicycle. In the summer he is a member of the far-famed baseball team, the DiConza Lionel Joseph Boudreau Silence best speaks the mind. I ionel is among the more silent members of the class though he is ambitious and a hard worker. He takes a great interest in basketball. During his spare time 1 ionel repairs bicycles so you see he is a real mechanic in the making. Stuart James Bowen His friendly smile 7cill take him far. Stuart, although acti e in school, builds his pleasure around his hobby. Because he is intensely interested in airplanes, he reads all the material a ailable on this subject. He also has made enough tine airplane models to fill a first-class hangar. Later when Stuart attempts to enlarge one of his models, we may all see him off on his first flight around the world. Barbara Boisoneau Alike reaardless of their smile or frown And quite determined not to be laughed down. Parbara was not in man ' school activities because she had other interests, such as being a nurse-maid. She might often be seen pushing a baby carriage along the street with one hand and hokiing on to another bab - with the other, .'• he should make an excellent governess. Mary Bonina .1 right jolly good smile has she. With her cheer ' smile and happy-go-lucky disposition, 'ary can claim enough friends to last a lifetime. There is a miscliic ous and fun-loving spirit hidden under that apparently demure exterior of hers. Mary is ery fond of animals, especialh- cats. .She likes all outdoor sports, but she does not take part in any herself. Dra- matic Club Marjorie Ann Botliner Sing aii-ay sorro'w, cast Oiivy care. May 1 ha e the next dance, Marge? Sorrj- bo s 'note the plural) but I'm all filled up! That phraseisalwaysa heart-breaking blow, hut the funny part of it is, that Marge is always (died uj). . charming girl and smooth dancer. Hockcx' 2. French Club Dra- matic Club 2, 4. Florine Mary Breault .She nobly earns the crcm n she 7iears. Florine is another quiet member of our class. She is a great sport enthusiast and plays hockey and basketball Ner - well. Our dark-eyed Florine is planning to go to a commercial art school to take up commercial art. Dramatic Club 2. 'olleyball 2, Basket- ball 2, J, iiucKcy 2, o, Page 14 £3 £)iJ LD ;2 Arthur Carlton Brooks Your inmost thoughts lie is sure to surmise. Red is not ery acti e socially, but is well liked by all who come in contact with hini. He is distinguished by the ruddy hue of his hair. A potential manager in one of the well known chain store corporations, he works both inside and outside of school. Keistutic Paul Brown Life is tlie game that must he pluycd icilh eouruge Keistutic is liked for his spirit of friendliness and cooperation. He works al the candy counter during lunch periods, fie was a member of the relay team in his Junior ear. Faithful in practice, he was very helpful lo his team mates. Relay 3. Forrest Erold Bunker is our duty to live among books. Forrest in class seems to be a quiet fellow, but on Friday and Saturday nights he has his iHng. For then he sobs on his sax at dancing classes, '' hat saga'cious look of his must come from wan- dering about the library. Harry Edward Butterfield, Jr. The will to do, the soul to dure. Harry, one of the members of our band, never seems to lack the company of fair damsels, i ossibly the uniform. His name is often found on the honor roil, showing that he is a good student as well as a musician. Harry is well liked by his classmates for he has a noticeable sense of humor and readily lakes part in any social activities about school. Dramatic Club, Councillor 2, 4, Band 3, 4, Orchestra, Secretary of Council 4. Elizabeth Virginia Brooks Nothing is troublesome that ue do uillingly. Betty, with her many merits has worked hard and made the most of her days at school. Overcoming many handicaps, she has gained many friends here. She is very active in outside social work, too. History Club 4. Pauline Mae Brownell Her siceetness and her good nature ore tico of her greatest assets. Pauline is a girl with -a rather reser ed personality. She is one of the many girls in our class who seem to spend some of their outside spare moments in knitting. She says she enjoys this pas- time ery much. Elizabeth Ann Brunetti Of ready wit and flashing eyes. Lizzie is a ery talkative young woman, who is continually wagging her tongue, yet it seldom seems to get her into trouble. .She is ery active in sports, and a useful member of the basketball team, where she not only plays well, but keeps all her team mates in the best of spirits. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Mary Helen Burke I am just a little girl u-ith a big heart. Mary is that amiable little daughter of the Emerald Isle who is kept busy running errands in room 202 before school. She has a very likeable personality, which is enjoyed by all who come in con- tact with her. Mary is very fond of hockey and is also an ardent football fan. Hockey 2, 3, 4. Page 15 Reginald Lawrence Cackett You are sure to hear much of his deeds. Here is a happy-go-lucky, Waites Corner lad, who does Aery little homework and takes things as they come. A player of the banjo, Reggie is ery musically inclined. I le is also acii e in church work. Edward Charles Card find silence a valuable key to success. Eddie is ery studious but that does not pre ent him from being interested in sports such as swimming, fishing, football and baseball. .Although ery quiet, he is well liked by all who know him. lie enjoys music and plavs the iolin exceedingly well. Orchestra Albert Richard Carlson .1 comrade blithe and full of glee. Albert comes from Mechanic Street. He is excellent both as a swimmer and as a g 'mnast. One needs only to look at him to realize this. Roland Arthur Caron .1 who have done good u-ork uith their whole heart have obtained success. Roland is a very quiet and bashful person in school, but out- side appears to be quite the oppwsite. He is an all around good sportsman; football and basketball being his fa orites. It is said that during his spare time he likes erN' much to raise Cain. We hope that his present job as a store clerk will lead to something worthwhile in the future. Relav Team 3. Margaret McAllister Burton Fair and capable in many arts. Margaret was cheerful from the instant she arrived at school in the morning until she left at two o'clock. Her disposition and interest in children caused her to be in demand for caring for chil- dren after school. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Dorella Mary Caron A sweet attractive kind of grace. Dorella has a ver ' pleasing personality which has made her main- friends. She makes up for her diminutive si e by dressing neatly and in 1 lie latest fashions at all times. Most of her interests arc outside of school .so she docs not take part in many of our school activities. Hockey 2. Phyllis Marie Carpenter Mind cannot follow it, nor words express 11 er in finite s'weetness. Phil is the pretty, slim girl you see hurrying to and from Crocker Field, as she is Coach Amiott's efficient secretary'. She has kept Dickie (' ale er - interested. In fact so much so. that he has given up his 'ariet - is the Spice of Life motto. Junior Prom Com- mittee .1, Dramatic Club 2. 4, Write-up Committee Boulder 4. Domenica Josephine Cascio M odesty that low sweet root, From which all heavenly virtues shoot. Domenica is a girl who has always found something to do. She has as an asset a vi id imagination and can make up excellent stories for children. She hopes to become a bookkeeper, and she certainly would make a good one. Basketball, 'olleyball 3, 4. Page 16 Michael Angelo Censale A comrade blithe and full of glee Who dares to laugh out loud and free. Michael certainly must be a descendent of Cicero, for he be- came an outstanding debater in his sophomore year. He is a sales- man, too, for his customary greeting to all he meets is Have you joined the Book of the Month Club yet? He is widely known as Cupid's assistant. Color Committee 3, Class Dues Committee 3, Debating Club 2, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Business Manager Boulder 4. Sherman Lowell Coates His sunny temper gilds the edge of life's black cloud. .Although he adopts a quiet, almost bashful demeanor in class, when this big, frolicky. light haired Hercules and St. Lawrence get together, the world certainly knows about it, (a (|uiet moment means only that they are up to some mischief ). One wonders if he e% er has any ery deep thoughts. Football 2, 3, Dramatic Club 4. Bernard Nelson Cote Good nature is a special charm That wins a host of friends. Our little rosy-cheeked Bernard comes from that small district of Fitchburg called Cleghorn. As a student, he is quiet and a er- age. He is interested in bowling and may often be seen setting up pins in a local alley. .Skating likewise occupies much of his time. John Wellington Cox 'Tis want of courage not to be content. Although John is a good student in school, he finds time out- side to make, and very capably, too, many things of wood. John also reads many books. A jolly good fellow. Dramatic Club 2, 3. Nina Theresa Celona The world smiles with her. Nina is one of those quiet girls of whom we see little outside of classes. .Although she has not played on our school teams, N ina enjoys basketball and volleyball. A hike is likewise always welcome. Edna Mae Charrier For all that faire is, is by Nature good. Edna is one of the members of the class who try to appear quiet and bashful but aren't. She enjoys drawing and dancing. She is president of the Arts and Crafts Club. She has some of us wondering where she found out so much about football. How about letting us in on the secret? Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Readers' C.uild 3, 4, Art Club 4, Class Play, Red and (iray. Marshal 4. Rose Mary Cicala Chatter helps the luorld go around. Rose is a quiet girl of whom we don't hear much. However, we know she is •ery interested in basketball and has played on the school teams. She is also a ery active Scout member. May you keep doing your good deed dailv. Rose. Hockey, Basketball, 'ol- leyball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2,'4. Loretta Jane Cieslak A quick, energetic young lady. Loretta is a part-time student who has pro%ed herself very ef- ficient. She is a friendly girl and has brought many enjoyable mo- ments to those in her classes and her friends. Hockev, X'oUeyball 3, Basketball 3, 4. Page 17 Robert Otis Crocker Lively and ardent, frank and calm. l?ob is a veo' likeable chap and is a favorite with all his class- mates. He likes dancing and is a fine skater. Who would make a ijetter looking usher in (he nifty uniform of one of our local movie palaces than Fob? One of his closest friends after 2 p. m. is Miss Haskins. Junior I'rom Committee .S, Basketball. Junior-Senior Relay j, 4, Baseball, Track, Dramatic Club 4. Ernest Cross, Jr. Diligence is the Mother of Good Fortune. Ernest possesses a happy disposition and is always ready wiih a smile, both in school and out. He appears to be industrious and to like to work. He is an ardent lover of sports, and although he does not play himself, he is a great fan. Joseph William Crossley His music has its lingering charms From both voice and guitar. Sometimes this lad with a slow drawl, who comes from the South, is known as Lucky Billy. His fa orite pastime is playing stringed instruments, at which, we hear, he is quite adept. We are also informed that he can yodle like a cowboy. James Cunningham The mildest manners and the greatest heart. Jim, with ancestors from the Highland Moors, has a way of making friends which is his •ery own. He could slap your face and you'd ha e to laugh at him no matter how annoyed you were. .A good scholar and all around fellow. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Eleanor Joyce Cleveland Not much talk, a great sweet silence. Eleanor is a rather quiet schoolmate, but her own circle of friends and acquaintances always enjoys her presence. She was one of our part-time students this year, and worked for Miss Mattson. Eleanor is ery fond of sports and finds lime to participate in some of them. 'olieyball, Basketball .S. Rita Claire Collette Quiet she may be, but friends she has innumerable. Rita is an appealing little piece of bubbling mirth who has won the hearts of all who know her. Cne twinkle from those loxely eyes would melt a heart of stone. Rita is a part-time student and every other week helps Miss Matlson. History Club 4. Helen Winifred Connor Great feelings has she of her ou ti, Which lesser souls may never know. Helen is a very quiet and studious person with a pleasing dis- position. -She has been a serious student all along, making great heatlway in t he Connnercial Course. Helen can always be lound at school functions. She enjoys athletics also. 1 ran. at ic C hil) 4. Dorothy Irene Conroy 11 er 'words were simple and her heart sincere. Dot is a aluable niember of the Red and ('ira - board, ller faxorite pastime is walking. .A football enthusiast, she can be heard cheering lustilv for a certain football plaver on Squad B. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Red and Cray 3, 4, Marshal 4, History Club 4. Page 18 Mitchell Jim Diamond The rule of niy life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure a business. Mike is more or less prejudiced toward athletics, especially basketball. At the Y one can constantly see him impro ing his eye for the basket. Although he is quiet in school, his sense of humor has made him justly popular. Walter Samuel Dicker ) every rank or great or small 'Tis industry supports all. Walty, one of our most agreeable boys, is willing to try any- n, „„™ j-jg j 2g ability in all sports but shines in track, espec- - ' His lo 'e for the outdoors is thing once. ..... ... _.. ially in the high jump and running [ Lilt 111 11 JUIliJ_ Cllll.1 tUlllllllg. 1 1 lO ivy l Jl shown bv his hope of becoming a forest ranger. |unior-Senior Relay 3. ' Alphonse Nicholas DiConza Friends and acquaint inces are the surest passports to the future. Fonsy is a ery serious faced lad who is anything but. During his spare time in the summer he managed his own baseball team. If you have nexer seen UiConza's Bees play you ha e missed one of the treats of the sporting world. Donald William Dobson lie does little kindnesses, Which most leave undone, or despised. Dobby, West Fitchburg's gift to humanity, possesses a quiet and dry sense of humor that is not surpassed by anyone in the school. Always with a ready wit, he can be heard tossing wisecracks back and forth in the corridor. Last summer, as head of the dishwashing department at Camp Lowe, he won a china medal as the best dish- washer in New England. Jennie Frances Cordio A 71 air of happiness about her. Jennie makes little commotion in school. Although she ap- pears to be very quiet, friends say that she is a very- different person outside of school. Jennie's favorite subjects are typewriting and sewing. Her ambition is to become a secretary in an office. Dra- matic Club 3. Elizabeth Cecelia Corley .4 jovial classmate, loyal and true. Elizabeth is noted for her very good nature. Her fa 'orite occupation is eating. The consumption of fi e Hoodsies per lunch period is not at all unusual. Being very musical, we are led to believe that someday Elizabeth will become a great composer. His- tory, Debating, Dramatic Clubs 4. Marguerite Irene Coughlin In Quietness and Confidence shall he Your Strength. rf you thumbed the pages of the book of scholastic achievement, you would surely find Marguerite. An earnest worker, she has al- ways managed to do her assignments. Well liked by her many friends, Rita should never starve for the want of comradeship. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 4, French Club, Councillor , Junior-Senior Reception Hockey 4, Basketball. History, Debating, Latin Clubs, Marshal 4. W rite-up Committee Boulder 4. Marjorie Heald Crockford A smile lightens the road to happiness. Marjorie is one of our easy-go-lucky members and is well liked by both se.xes. She can play the piano well and also enjoys sports. Marjorie is taking the General Course. Readers' C.uild 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Page 19 Joseph Adolphe Doiron lie that respects himself is safe from others. Joe is a quiet boy in school, and outside even more so. We understand he likes to skate pretty well, and has an aptitude for ice-hockey, which he probably inherits from his kinfolk in Canada. Me speaks French fluently, in fact, better than he speaks English, and, may wc point out, that iscpiitean accomplishment fur an .Amer- ican. Thomas Hooper Eckfeldt, 3rd Be there a u ill and iL'isdom finds a i iy. Tommy is always willing to lend a helping hand, even to a Democrat. Through his cooperation and untiring efforts the Hed and (iray has been able to increase its number of pages. The honor roll shows that he also works hard for himself. Band 2, , Dramatic Club, Orchestra, Red and ( .ray 2, 3, 4, Treasurer Dra- matic Club, Business Manager Red and Crav, Treasurer Red and Cray 4. Victor Oliver Ellstrom Here is a waterfall of action and thought. Give X'icky a car and he is at home. .A ery popular and suave person, he is sure to keep the fun mo ing. and, incidentally, he can do the same with his school work. Tie particii)ated both in iniUjor and outdoor acti ities. lending his abilit ' to tennis and his versatility to the Dramatic Club. Tennis, Dance Committee Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Michael Emma He does his best ii: every circunist mce. This human dynamo before long will be on the way to achieve a career. .Active and athletic he has been the center of much here in school. He has not been particularly actixe at school social functions. Elsie Beatrice Dando .S7;c .V u'ont to be as still as a mouse. Elsie is one of our special honor pupils. She is also one of our most well-mannered girls. .After school she spends much of her time in church work. .She is also ery musical, and ij especially interested in the |)iano. Helen Elizabeth Daulton One to drive the clouds away .4 ; ( call the sunshine in. Billy, as all her friends call her, is one of the best looking girls in our class. To look at her you might think she was a quiet studious girl, but the rest of us know that she can be the life of the Iiarly. Hockey 2, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Junior-Senior Recej)- tioii Basketball 4. Adeline Josephine DeLibertis Intermingled mirth and earnestness. .Adeline is one of our quieter girls but she is always ready for a good time. .She can laugh at a joke, be it on herself or on someone else. She ne er worries about tomorrow; she lixes only for today. Her sunny disposition is pleasing to e er one. .A loyal fan for F. U.S. and a good friend. Hockey 2, 4, Xolleyball, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Emily Rose DiGeronimo The carefree smile that won't come off. Here is one member who appears very quiet to us. but after knowing her you ha e a different opinion. Emily enjoys dancing er - nmch and athletics also. If you should e er lose sight of Emilv, look for DolK' and vour troubles are all o er. T)ramatic Club 2. Page 20 Robert Joseph Fallon Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose Breathes the keen air and carols as he goes. Bob is a tall, blond, young giant, perhaps the tallest in our class. Although his head cuts the atmosphere as he walks, it con- tains a lot of other things besides air, so that he is easily able to put many of his lowlier brothers to shame. James Francis Finn The harder the task, the greater the achievement. Jimmy, one of our modest and quiet boys, is planning to be a salesman for a lacquer factory. Because of his very good manners and his neat appearance, we know he'll have success. 5n school Jimmy participated in hockey, baseball, football, and basketball. Richard Francis Finn Ilis smile was not more sunny than his wit. Dick is one of the prides of the senior class. Tall, dark, and handsome, with a winning smile which has carried him along in high school, and no doubt will bring him much success in the future. It's hard to tell when Dick is serious, so gals don't believe every- thing he tells you. Dramatic Club, Debating Club 2, Football 3, Councillor 3, Write-up Committee Boulder 4. Arthur Aaron Friberg Deeds, not words, make the man. Arthur is a favorite among the boys in school. Even the op- posite sex looks upon him as a hero because of his excellence in all sports, especially football. Everyone finds Arthur a very helpful and good-natured lad. Football 2, 3, 4, Ring Committee 3. Adrienne Lucy Dupuis To be busy at something is a modest maid's holiday. Adrienne is the tall, blonde miss whose principal interest seems to be Girl Scout work. Her endea ors in this field ha e helped her to attain the coveted (iolden Eaglet pin, and she also was fortunate to be able to attend the Scout Jamboree in Plymouth, .Adrienne excels in athletics, particularly basketball, while still managing to keep up in her studies. Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Dues Committee 3, Photography Club, History Club, French Club, Debating Club 4, Senior Class I'lay 4. Lillian Marie Duquette All things are won by diligence. Lillian is a pleasant and well liked member of our class. She is full of fun and is always looking for a good time and a good laugh. Lillian is a part-time student and Mr. Dufour is fortunate in ha ing such a capable little helper every other week. Doris Genevieve Durkee True worth is in being, not seeming. Doris is noted for having genuine curls. This makes her the envy of both the boys and girls. She surprises herself with the good marks she is able to obtain. She is one of the most polite girls in the class. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Mildred Constance Emerson She is very gentle of nature. Mildred has distinguished herself in our class as a capable worker, and supporter of all things beneficial to the betterment of the school. She is a roller skating enthusiast and also finds much pleasure in the C.irl .Scouts. History Club 4. Page 21 13 OHLD Jl fi-f Richard Barrie Gale Full of pep, easy to please, As carefree and gay as a March breeze. Dickie, because of his versatility, ranks high in popularity. Not only has he good looks, a pleasing personality, and jolly nature, but he is also an accomplished dancer, a superb clarinet player attd an excellent guitar struninier. It is no wonder Dick is so wel- come at parties. King Committee 3, Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Francis Gaudet Faithful and likeable is he. True enough Francis is a quiet boy. but whenever anything interesting is going on he can always be found in the center of it. He studies, but not enough to deprive him of outside acti ities, in which he thoroughly enjoys himself. Track ?i. Sam Albert Giadone ■ live not in myself. But I become a portion of that around me. Sam does not attract much attention in his travels about the high school corridors, nor is he famed for his scholastic ability. He is fond of all sorts of sports, weather and homework permitting. Rene Goguen Character is a perfectly educated uill. Rene is always ready to answer at great length all questions regarding hunting, for he is a great lover of the out-of-doors and spends much time enjoying nature and its creations. We presume it is hunting which takes the monotony out of homework for Rene. Johann Carmella Fava Fair she is, and kind as she is fair. Jennie is one of those girls who belie e in getting good marks without too much homework. She has a fine sense of humor, and a pleasing smile. One of Jennie's fa orite subjects must be historj- because she seems to know all the answers. 'olleyball. Hockey 2. Althea Reed Fellows She pos. icssed the peculiar talent of producin« effect in -u'hatnrr she said or did. -Althea is well known in even,' phase of school life, the athletic, the social, and the scholastic. She is full of a keen sense of humor. .She knows all the latest dance crazes and e er ' noon can be found tripping the light fantastic with one of our cheer leaders. Hockey 2, Volleyball .S, Basketball 2, ,S. 4. Ring Committee Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Write-up Committee Boulder 4, Senior Class Play 4. Janet Ferguson Like a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day, .She u ill quickly shoo all your blues away. Janet has a fair complexion, pretty brown hair, and a sunny disposition to go with them. She is constantly smiling, seems to be happy in whatever she does, and has a reputation for being modest. She likes most sports, and is a great fan. Helen Tapply Flaherty There is no icisdoni like frankness. Who can resist slipping this bewitching young thing the home- work she (lid not ha e time to do? With, or without it, she does very well in school, her fa orite subjects being Math, and Mr. Dool- ing. Some of her poems suggest that there may be a serious side to her nature. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Page 22 Albert Oscar Goudreau Real loyalty is hard to find, But Albert has the key. Al has a long way to come to school every day so perhaps that is the reason that he comes on his bicycle. The sport that he likes the most and excels in is ice skating. He is one of the quietest but most sincere boys in our class. Thomas Hansen Where words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain. Tommy was one of the best runners on the relay team in 'Ji7 and was also on the football squad. He takes athletics quite seri- ously, and is usually found after school hours on a back lot playing scrub basketball, baseball, or football. He is somewhat of a wit, and likes to cut-up outside school while in school this characteristic of his is not so pronounced. I elay Team 3. Reino Harsila It is not that you won or lost But how you played the game. Since Muna has been on the football team he has had to dodge persistent ladies. I'nfortunately for the school he didn't find out that he was a football player until his senior year. School doesn't present any great fascination for him, but he does succeed in getting good marks. Basketball, Football, Baseball 4. Melvin Albert Hawes The force of his oiun merit makes his oivn way. Melvin is one of the few boys that can combine sports and studies successfully. He has two passions, football and a diminu- tive young lady with reddish gold locks. He is a studious boy and gets good marks, yet he always shines when he is called upon to do his part on the athletic field. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Marshal 4. Bernice Irene Fletcher She's full of life and full of fun. It must be nice to know that you are e erybody's friend and e 'erybody is your friend. This Bernie knows. Her laughter can be heard before she appears. No hockey game would be complete without Bernie there to play. Dramatic Club 3, Volleyball 3, 4, History Club 4, Hockey, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Marjorie Fletcher .Silence and discretion are especially becoming in a yjrl. Marjorie's aspiration is to become a nurse. How fortunate will be those who will come under the fostering care of her profes- sional skill. Although she is a great friend of Winona's, she has permitted many to enjoy a share of her companionship. Readers' Cuild 3, Secretary Science Club 4. Dorothy Marguerite Forest Little it matters what the size, Her true good value we realize. Dorothy has been one of our up-and-coming classmates through- out her three years in high school. She was active in many school activities, but took special interest in the Dramatic and French Clubs. She showed excellent class spirit, through her willingness to cooperate with everyone. Basketball, X'olleyball, Hocke ', Dra- matic, French Club 2, 3, 4, L,atin Club 4. Lorraine Marguerite Forest That which benefits us is cheerfulness. Lorraine is one of our bike enthusiasts for you will ne er see Lorraine outside of school without her bike. By the way how's the guitar coming along? If she studies as much as she plays on that instrument, we predict great things for her in the future. Page 23 James Everett Hawkins Of their nu'ii merits modest men are silent. A srnile for e eryone seems to be Jimmie's motto. His en- thusiastic manner and cheerful disposition have won him a host of friends. Jimmie is a skilled model builder and woodworker. He enjoys camping in the open in all conditions of weather. Tennis Tournament 4, Dramatic Club 4. .Senior Class Play 4. Leeman Eino Hendrickson Hunting was his sport. This strong willed out-of-door individual has little to say in school. He'd rather do his work, get out of school and spend the rest of the day in the woods. An expert woodsman and marksman, he should hit his mark. Norman Henry Hobbs Who to himself is Id-u.' no law doth need. Offends no law and is a king indeed. When we first were acquainted with Hobbsie. he was one of those blond curly-haired darlings that never did anything out of place. -Ah-er, we might say now that his hair has lost a little of its curl and maybe that's 'nuff said. .Norman is the seniors' pride in the line of personality and sportsmanship. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Robert Arthur Hopkins Toiling, rejoicing, helpful Onward through life he goes. Hoppy keeps a regular rogues' gallery, in which there must be a picture of almost even,- girl in school. He has the reputation of being a heart-breaker, but also is known to have a rather mischie- vous turn of mind. Dramatic Club 2. Virginia Mae Forrester Her good humor is a fountain never dry. Ciinny is one of those pupils that seem to be always on the run. Her pleasant disposition made her a useful member of the numerous school clubs to which she belonged. .As she li es in W est Fitchburg, it is no wonder she is enthusiastic about swimming and skating. Dramatic Club 2, . 4, History Club 4. Helen Ann Foss Ever alert to the want of a friend. 'ou'll .see her in her spare time at Whalom roller skating. Her favorite sport is tennis and she is also a foot ba 11 enthusiast. Helen's ambition is to become a secretary or accountant at which we know she will be er ' efficient. Eva Estella Gage Truth is within ourselves. Eva is the blue-eyed lass from Westminster whose sunny smile charms us all. She likes to skate and swim in which sports she is quite proficient. Her quiet studious manner does not fool us for we know how li oly she can be. Dramatic Club .i. Claire Olive Gagnon A gentle quiet little elf, U ho thinks of others before herself. Claire seems to be a very cjuiet person, but out of school she appears (|uile li ely. She enjo s reading library books and niaking little sketchings which will perhaps lead to something in years to come. Claire is seen much of the time with Fred. French Club 2, Art Club 4. Page 24 George Ernest Hughes A smile and a helping hand Lightens a heavy burden. deorge is the bosom companion of Clayton Lord. Like Claytie, he has a mania for dancing. He also is ■ery acti 'e in the gymna- sium. Football 2, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Edward Samuel Imprescia can master awkiuard things. Eddie, in spite of his lack of height, was one of the faithful members of the football squad. He rarely missed practice, and often proved himself a good field general by the way he led the second team in scrimmage. Football 2, 3, 4, Relay 3, Basketball, Track 4. Robert Carroll Johnson Learning makes a man a fit companion for himself. Nick comes from the great industrial center of Fitchburg, the one and only VVaites Corner. His interests are baseball in the sum- mer when he pitches for the Waites Corner Heroes, and in winter his brand of hockey is e.xcelled by few in the school. When he isn't busy with sports he can be heard with his radio gi 'ing dots and dashes, and lots of flashes. Baseball 4. Robert EUstrom Johnson His interests range o'er everything A nd many vieics he holds. Bob not only can laugh without the slightest provocation but can make you laugh and enjoy yourself. He is tall and blond. His seeming indifference is his only weapon, especially in an argument. His mechanical, athletic, and dramatic abilities should combine to give him a successful career. Hand Book Committee 3, Councillor 3. Margaret Maude Gates So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more o f it remains. Peg is the energetic young lady who led us in our cheers at football games. Wherever Peg may be she always has a cheerful smile and pleasant word for everyone. She also served very capa- bly as our class secretary in our junior year. AW through our school years she has been a leader and helped make our class a success. Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 3, Dramatic Club, Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4, Debating Club, Chairman Jo ke Committee Boulder, Marshal, Senior Class Play, History Club 4, Hockey 4. Theresa Alida Gelinas Her interest extends in many directions. An acquaintance with Grace is all that is necessary to appre- ciate her spirit of cooperation and friendliness. Vou would never suspect it, but her twinkling eyes betray her love of wholesome fun. Theresa Marie Gendron Pleasure has been the business of my life. Theresa had many interests outside of school, although she was a loyal member of our class. Although she attended Beano games and seemed to enjoy roller skating, her real interest was in music. She played the violin and hoped to further this study at the Boston Conservatory next fall. Sophie Ghenes A girl sincere and true. Sophie has been a favorite with us since the beginning of our high school career. In spite of the long walk she has from home you can always find her ready for some activity. A great deal of her time is taken up with the Girl Scouts and playing hockey. Hockey 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Page 25 Francis Thomas Kalagher Everywhere the question in life is not what ic'c gaiti but what we do. Franny is well known for his dealings in newspapers. He en-- deavors to satisfy all with his quiet inipressix e manner. Perhaps it was the exercise which he receives at his work thai enabled him to make such a splendid e.xhibition at the Junior- .Senior Kelay Race. Kelay . Edward Vettie Kalinen A man full of ambition. To find out what a perfect coordination of muscles means, one should watch Eddy on the gym floor. Did you e er see him do somersaults or hang by his toes -' He can also use his hands to great ad antages in making e.xcellent cartoons, drawings, and paint- ings. Football 2, 3. Lester James Kelty Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once, now I know it. I.ester is the red-headed lad from Westminster who whizzes to school in a (iraham on the mornings he o ersleeps. He thinks -ery little of studying, but to his ad antage he has that air which seems to get away with exerything. He hopes in the near future to take up the study of I iesel engines. Football 2, 4. Toivo Francis Kerttula From him all sorrow flies afar. Toivo is a quiet and unassuming youth, who is not really known to any save his own chums. He is ery proficient in handicrafts. Though quiet, Toiv'o is well liked and the better he is known the better liked. Rachel Mary Giamarino In faith, lady, you have a merry heart. Rachel has made herself well known during her four years at high school for her wit and good nature, for she is bubbling o 'er with fun. .A great lo er of books, she can always be found at the libran,-. The quality which characterizes F ache! best is pep. Volleyball .Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Lucille Corinne Goguen Nothing is achieved before it be thoroughly attempted. I-ucille helps to keep the wheels of the Continuation .' chool Office running smoothly. She is ery studious and can generalK' be seen carrying as many books as she can hold. Cutside of school, she is an actixe member of the (lirl .Scouts. Basketball 2, Hockey 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Histor - Club 4. Winona Greene Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shined. CiWe Winona a needle, thread, a bit of cloth and she can turn out anything you wish. Sewing is her one particular skill. She is {(uiet and demure; still we find her an acti e member of se eral school clubs and a regular attendant of the Junior Woman's Club. Science Club, Readers' Cuild 4. Dorothy Louise Griggs My smiling eyes betray a heart of gold. Here is a girl who hasn't an enemy in the world. She is cheer- ful and easy to get along with. Dotty is especially fond of sports, starring as a goalie in hockey. Perhaps her athletic ability comes from that slight strain of Indian of which she is erj- proud. Hockey, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, llasketball. History, Debating, Latin Clubs 4. Page 26 Peter Kyricopoulos Good humor is the main spring of his energy. Pete is one of those tall stalwart boys from West Fitchburg. When seen patrolling Main Street or in school he is always well supported by a large following of friends. Football 2, ?i. Eugene Edward Laakso Talented and studious is he. To this calm, quiet, young Einstein, anything involving the science of Mathematics is quite simple- and interesting. Perhaps that is why he enjoys physics. School, however, does not take up all his time for he spends a great deal of it at his favorite sport — hunting. Joseph Laberge Active, buoyant, beaming. Of energy — great stores. Joseph is one of those boys who never seem to be worried very much about anything that usually troubles others, such as home- work, for instance. It is a pleasure to have him around because of his good humor and wit. Joseph finds life enjoyable, and helps in his own way to make it more pleasant. Relay 3, Basketball, Track 4. Sointu Olavi Lahti chatter, chatter as I go. Baron Munchausen, as he is lovingly called by his friends, can tell quite a few stories, but his favorites are fishy ones. For ac- cording to his own repute, he is an experienced fisherman. Where er Sointu can find a listener, he needs no prompting; so if you wish to have a pleasant half hour, ask him about that thirty inch pickerel he caught with a bare hook in Nashua. Dramatic Club 2. Lena Guglielmi have sweet refuge in music. Lena is one of our quietest pupils from 8.15 till 2, but after that she makes her presence felt. She is an excellent pianist. She loves to swim, skate, and dance as well, but the movies are her secret passion. Lena will not regret leaving her classmates and books behind her at graduation. Pauline Mae Healy Iler smile is sweetened by her gravity. Pauline is known as one of our quiet members. Her greatest ambition when she graduates is to become a nurse. How fortu- nate will those be who will come under her fostering care. She can now be found working at Woolworth's every Saturday. Dramatic Club, History Club 4. Beulah Davis Howard 'Tis good will makes intelligence. Beulah is one of our exceptionally modest and quiet school- mates, but her presence is always enjoyed by her own circle of friends and acquaintances. She is very industrious, and spends most of her time reading books. (Outside of school, up there in Westminster, Beulah is an active member in the Crange which she enjoys very much. Dramatic Club 2, History Club, Readers' (iuild 4. Lydia Miriam Huttula In her tongue is the hn ' of ki)id)iess. Lydia is a small, quiet girl who ranks high in scholastic stand- ing. I)riving a car is one of her pastimes which she enjoys greatly, although she has to perch on a pile of pillows. A blond football player occupies much of her leisure time. Councillor 2, Motto Committee 3, Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Latin, History, and Debating Clubs, Dance Committee 4. Page 27 i3 0 JLD n Henry Charles LaVoie The most manifest sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. Henrv' is well known for his debating ability. The entire, school is not willing to accept the defeat of his team. The loss last year of the Debating Club cup to the girls' team was a sour blow, to Henry. Be prepared to tune in on your radio, at some later date to a program announced by the dulcet oice of Henry l.avoie. Dramatic Club, Debating Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3. Julius Bernard Lazarowitz Ciood humor is the health of the soul. Red is the capable co-manager of the football team. His favorite sports are fishing and hunting. He has a fine collection of fish lines and a 30- . 0 rifle for hunting purposes. Red helps his brother who is a painter. W'e wonder if his paint brush slipped once and made his hair so red. Co-manager Football Team 4. Ernest Dolor LeBlanc A worker who seems so free But a true friend to you and me. Ernest is quiet but friendly and always willing to lend a help- ing hand. He served as a very efficient waiter in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Ernest tra els alone frequently, and it is not at all unusual for his trips end up in a mo ie theatre. Louis Allen Leger .Serene, resolute, still, Also calm and self-possessed. .Allen is a loyal supporter of his alma mater. Even though he works, every Saturday, at noon he takes his leave, and makes his appearance at Crocker Field to root for the home team. He was manager of the Relay Team in '37, and put in a great deal of time keeping records of the team's progress, but shared none of the glory- except the satisfaction of a job well done. Debating Club 2, I)ra- matin Club 2, 3, Manager Basketball 3, 4. Helen Viola Jaaskelainen Her eyes are songs without words. True to blond fashion, Helen, one of our particularly attractive girls, blushes ery easily. She also excels in dancing as well as in blushing, hence her smiling face is looked for in some dance-hall practically every evening. Readers' (luild 3, 4, French Club, Class Dues Committee 4. Ellen Alice Jarkko Though I do not speak often, My mind holds many things. In spite of the difiiculties the female sex finds in doing Trig and Physics, Ellen was one of the two lassies who faced the test, -- nd in fact, Ellen managed to do better than some of the boys in the class. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. History- Club, Basketball 4. Martha Margaret Jones Her friends there are many, Tier foes are there any? Martha has long been a ver ' popular young lady. Cf late her circle of intimate friends has grown longer. Even in the lower grades her knack of making friends was noticed. She is a credit to the north side. Basketball 2, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Lillian Louise Kaulback Light comes in the gloom. Lillian is the proud possessor of a most alluring jsersonality which has captured the heart of many a male. Her favorite sport is dancing, and maybe it is this that keeps her up so late at night. Her future is as yet undecided. Page 28 Connie William Lipniskas Friends slowly won are long held. Connie is one of those persons who seem to ha e a way with them. Although he always seems to be late for school and comes with ■ery few books, he gets by. .' fter school he spends much of his time jerking sodas in a W est Fitchburg drug store. Clayton Richard Lord Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Claytie enjoys the distinction of being one of the school's best dancers. Seldom is it that he cannot be seen on a dance floor. He has done very little in outside activities, but has a way of get- ting into mischief. Football 2, 3, Dramatic Club 4. John Patrick McCue Worry never clouds his cheerful thoughts. Jack's big br'jwn eyes and fun lo ing disposition ha e made him a live one. .Anyone who has been in any of his classes can vouch for the fact that his well known sense of humor has pulled him out of many tight spots, e en in Mr. Adler's gym class. Jack, as canoe Czar at W'halom last summer, really found out how popular he was and was surprised to see what a number of friends he had. Philip Arthur McGuirk True merit is like a river, The deeper it is the less noise it makes. What first attracts one to this smooth young man is his calmness and keen sense of humor. Like any normal person, Phil likes to enjoy himself with the crowd, but in not too loud a fashion. He is also an ardent mathematical scholarand takes both Trigand Physics. French Club, Marshal 4. Margaret Mary Keating .Smiling faces are always welcome. Peg has long been one of the most acti e and best liked mem- bers of her class, especially among its male members. This last year she has worked in Candyland without any deleterious effect on her studies. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Junior I rom Committee 3, Basketball 4. Ella Martha Lammi The beautiful madden moved down in the dance With the magic of motion and sunshine of glance. Fila is a very happy soul who always goes about with a kind word for everyone. She is a great sportswoman and is noted for her ex- cellent dancing. This year Fila worked part-time for Coach .Amiott at Crocker Field. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Junior I'rom Committee 3, Write-up Committee Boulder 4. Veronica Alyce Lashua Few things are impossible to diligence. Veronica is a typical fun loving lass. She finds great pleasure in both skating and dancing in which, we hci'r, she excels. Her serious side is shown by her lo e of reading. Her readiness for fun and her willingness to do her share of the work make N'eronica a nice person to know. Yvonne Catherine L'Ecuyer Today whatever may annoy, A word from me is simple joy. Yvonne is very quiet and reser 'ed. .She works continuously and is always willing to be of assistance. There is a mischievous and fun loving spirit hidden under her apparently demure exterior. She desires to become an efficient stenographer. Page 29 1 a 7 Richard Francis McNamara He. is ahi'ays in such a perfect humor. Mac is a ven sociable person with a taste for enjo able gath- erings. Because of this and his willingness to cooperate in doing his share of work in any worthy cause, he has won many friends and a great deal of popularity. King Committee , Football 2, 3, 4, History' Club, Class Prophecy, Senior Class I lay 4. Weikko Ilmari Maki He is witty, he is u'ise He's (I terror for his size. Smac is that fellow whom you see around school with a candid camera. In the cafeteria, assembh' hall, class room, or otherwise, it is all the same to Smac. His good natured smile and pleasing personality ha e made him an asset to our class. Charles Maravell .Strong of heart and of mind. Charlie is one of our all-around well liked boys. .An ardent debater, he is one of Miss Ta lor's best speakers and a good prop man besides. Charlie's hobby is photography and if you desire information on anv phase of this subject, he will be only too glad to enlighten you. Motto Committee, Prize Speaking, Councillor, 1-elay 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Red and (iray 3, 4, History-, Write-up Committee Boulder, Senior Class Flay 4. Nofrio Joseph Marella Quietly he speeds away, to get There is his aim. Xofrio, or Xuno, as his friends would ha e it. wears his smiling countenance for business as well as for pleasure. Nofrio. although bashful in the presence of women, is a star on the athletic field. This was shown bv his exhibition at the Junior-Senior Relay Race. Relay 3, 4, Footbal'l 4. Edwidge Marie Leger Without cheer and laughter there is no joy. Swidge is an ardent lover of sports and a ver - good hoopster. She participates enthusiastically in all class discussions. Her violin playing has enabled her to be a member of the High School orches- tra for the three ears of her school attendance. Hockey, Basket- ball, X'olleyball, Dramatic Club, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Faith Leonard What a spendthrift she is of her tongue. Here is a chatter-bo. if ever there was one, but Faith doesn't use her jaws only for talking because she is forev er chewing. She is meek in the class rooms but her cheerful oice resounds through- out the corridors. Reading takes up her leisure time. Dramatic Club 4. Betty Jane Lesure Xo beauty's like the beauty of the mind. Betty was prominent scholastically and socially. Her pleasant personalit - made her outstanding in all school acti ities especially at the school dances. Her special interests were the Marshal Sys- tem and the Red and Cray. To the latter she was a constant con- tributor. Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4, French Club 3, 4. Junior Prom Committee 3, Red and Cray 3, 4, .An Club, Senior Class i'lay. W ords of Class Song, Marshal 4. Annetta Clementes Longerie The .secret of success is constancy of purpose. -Annetta has been an outstanding member of the Commercial Class as far as niarks are concerned for the past three years, and her name has alwa s appeared on the special honor roll. One of her special interests this year seemed to be arguing with Mr. I illon in Room 403. .Annetta worked e er - other week in the High School Office. Page 30 Phillip George Marriott .1 right jolly good smile has he Phil doesn't let the thought of his lessons keep him awake nights for he firmly believes in taking things easy. Phil is always ready for fun — especially jollying the fairer sex of the class. He is a part-time student and every other week helps Mr. Howard. Howard Bishop Marshall Behold now before you a youth who is wise. Here two years from the Green Mountains, Howie has risen from the depths of obscurity to the heights of popularity. Tall, dark and handsome, with no hayseed in his hair, he has many male friends; the weaker sex ha e looked at him askance, still doubting if he can be real. Active in church and social aflairs he has gone along his cheerful way. Nicholas Joseph Martines Brevity is a great praise of eloquence. Xick, who shared half-back honors with Reino on the gridiron, was blessed with a pair of football hips that surpass any in school. These hips made him a wonderful broken-field runner. W ho can forget his 90-yard run against Brookline? Baseball 2. Basketball 2, S, 4, F ootball 2, 4, '1 rack 4. Paul Ferdinand Mayne Who loveth all things, hath fear of none. Guess where he comes from. 'es. West Fitchburg, Waites Corner to be exact. He was noted for his excursions to haloni, where he spent many e 'enings roller skating. Jean Hill MacFarlane She was a phantom of delight. Mac is one of those people who can mix business with pleasure. One ne er sees the honor roll but what Jean's name is near the toj). On the other hanr], though, Jean takes part in many -school acti itics and is an all around high school girl. -A little sprig of heather. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Readers' ( uild 3, 4, I asketball, Joke Com- mittee Boulder 4. Barbara Louise Maggs .4 light happy heart lives long. Sonja Henie has nothing on Barb. 'e might conclude that she lo 'es to skate; for we may find her skating at Coggshall on any winter night. Her one ambition is to become a nurse; wc don't doubt but what she would proNe 'ery efficient— but why not ha c a skat ing iueen in our midst? Dramatic Club 2, Readers' Guild, Joke Committee Boulder 4. Elizabeth Marie Maggs .1 pair of eyes entrancingly bright Behind which lies a mischievous light. Dolly is both fine as a student and as a socialite. .Although she does her stuch'ing faithfully in the afternoons, she also beliex'es in a little life. The smile or grin that seems to be continually on her face can be credited to her fine sense of humor. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Class Color Ccniniittee 3, Marshal 4. Edith Esther Maki Where ciuielness reigns .Ability is sure to be. Edith should be a fine secretary some day, because she has all the merits of a perfect secretary. She is one of our part-timers, so is seldom seen around school. In the winter she may be found skat- ing as it is her favorite sport. Dramatic Club 2, 3. Page 31 Ralph Samuel Mazzilli .XoUiiiig succeeds like success. Sam is one of those boys who dream of airplanes, dirigibles,' parachutes, for seriously speaking, flying is his ambition. If he manoeuvers a plane as well as he rides a bicjcle, no one will be afraid to go up with him. Who knows, perhaps he will win the next war for us. Track, Hasketball, History Club 4. Leslie Earl Meehan There's ability in kumuin hcnc to cnttceal one's ability. Leslie waited until this year to pro e his real worth. Then, he blossomed out into one of our ery best ends. He can always be seen surrounded by many of his numerous friends, no matter where he is. Track 3, FpotbalJ 2, 3, 4. Alfred Joseph Membrino Laughter and fun arc my close friends. Al hasn't the reputation of being a loud-speaker although he does on occasion, which occurs usually in a debate, express his opinions. He is well-known to his classmates for his speaking ability. -' I's popularity is due largely to his genial spirit and pleasant disposition. Debating Club 2, 3, 4, Councillor 4. George Mikaelian He is a quiet observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men. (ieorge is one of those fellows who are always doing something. Two of his fa orite diversions are handicraft and tennis. He is a near expert at both and it's a sure bet that he'll be on the F. H. S. Tennis Team this year. E erybody likes Kaddy for his great good- nat,ure and he does not suffer from lack of friendships. He is quiet, but he can appreciate a good joke as well as anyone else. Tennis Tournament 4, Basketball, Track, Chemistry Club 4. Esther Miriam Maki Her bright smile haunts me still. .Mthough This quiet tow-headed girl is a very good student, she doesn't talk much she has a sunny smile that wins her many friends. May you keep it always, Esther! Dramatic Club 3, 4, Readers' Guild, History Club 4. Miriam Dagmar Maki The gentle mind by gentle deed is knincn. Mini is calm and serene, but she can smile ver - sweetly. She is a dependable student and her name always appeared on the honor roll. Possessed of a pleasing personality. Mini is bound to make a name for herself in future years. Dramatic Club 2. Charlotte Florence Matthews Fair to look upon, and nice to knou Charlotte's ebony hair certainly is the envy of many who gaze on this small miss with that infectious smile. During the past year she has very ably assisted Miss Dunn as she was a part-timer. Charlotte is also a patron of all the V. M. C. A. socials. Class Banner Committee 3, Dramatic Club 4. Aune Ellen Merila Silence is more eloquent than words. Aune looks like a quiet girl but looks deceive even the best of us. Dancing appeals strongly to her. No wonder she can keep that figure that women so desire! Vhere er you find Aune, Lydia Huttula is not far away. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 3. t Page 32 Morris Jay Mishkin li'ould rather he right than be president. Mish has proved himself one of the ablest room councillors in the school, [n spite of all his other activities, he ahva s finds time to take care of his home room. The school orchestra has Mish for one of its best iolin players and is proud of this member. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Councillor 3, 4, Track 4. Aimo Wendell Moilanen As big of heart as he is handsome of face. Butch, as his friends call him, should be a stage hand, for he was a aluable asset to Miss Peabody in working back stage at our Dramatic Club plays. Although Aimo didn't participate in those plays we owe a lot to him. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Band 2. Richard Albert Morrell Today whatever may annoy ' The word for me is simply joy. Dick, alias The Shadow, doesn't believe in taking life too seriously, because, as he says, you won't get out of it alive anyway. He is a born practical joker and quite a wit. Tennis is his fa orite sport which he plays ery often during the summer. Councillor 3. Einar Edwin Muhonen My talent runs in many directions. Tall, blond, and handsome describes Eddie to a T. Without Eddie, high school for many girls would have been very uninterest- ing. Eddie's popularity among the opposite sex is not his only distinction, for he has pro ed to be a ery good student and an ex- cellent representati e from Westminster on the baseball team. Baseball, Junior Relay Team 3. Charlotte Merriam Oh, there is something in that voice. Charlotte's quiet manner and subtle humor would be an asset to any group. She has further contributed to school activities as a iolinist in the orchestra. An acti e Westminster Ciirl Scout, Charlotte is about to receive the co eted Colden Eaglet. Basket- ball 2. Dramatic Club 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Esther Merriam Moses Mischief dances in her eyes. Esther is well known in and about school for her genial, care- free nature. PIsther's ambition is to become a nurse. Sorry, boys, but she is specializing in children. She is very fond of her chemistry book; it has such pretty pictures in it. Esther's smile will long be remembered by her classmates. Dramatic Club 4. Priscilla Athala Munson A good laugh spreads sunshine. Tilly of the cheerful disposition enjoys life greatly. With her somewhat deep voice she has delighted her friends with her singing. She is especially well known throughout the school as an excellent dri er. Ahem! French Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball, History Club, Class Prophecy, Halloween Dance Com- mittee 4. Helen Nasis The mildest manner and the greatest heart. Helen is one of our better girl athletes. Whether it is hockey, basketball, or volleyball, she is sure to excel. She can sink baskets as well as many of our male wonders. She i,s also one of the easiest going girls in our class and she has never been known to lose her temper. Basketball, Hockey 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, Dramatic Club 3.4. Page 33 John Nelson Mustakangas will find a way or make one. Jack, although he appears to be a quiet lad is quite the oppo- site in class. He has offered many hel|)ful suggestions in the line of bettering the school year and we are thankful for them. He is a good student and a good sport. Dramatic Club 4. James Harlan Mylott A silent man, but one in u-hom the world rejoices. James, because of his industry outside, has rather put himself in the school background. We know he would make an excellent basketball player, but rain or shine, hot or cold, he must be out deli ering his papers. So far as we know, here is a lad who gets along with e eryone. Edmund Ola Nelson His thoughts look through his words. Edmund is an enterprising youth who belie -es that all work and no play would make Edmund a dull boy. He is alwa s ready and willing to do anything to please anyone. He is a member of the band in which he plays the alto horn. Junior Relay Team, Band 3. Ernest Andrew Nole Inflexible in faith, invincible in aims. Ernie is one of Mr. Adier's most perfect examples of manhood. He has participated notably in many of our school sports and has always rated high scholastically. He has been one of the hardest and most sincere rooters for our class throughout our school years. Football 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Class Prophecy, Marshal, W rite-up Conimitiee Boulder 4. Avis Irene Nelson Laugh and the world hitghs with you. Avis is noted for her friendline ss to others and her willingness to help her classmates. She has no exceptional talent, except that she does all things well. .She is always ready for a good time and helps others to ha e one too. Christine Ann Nikitas Good humor only teaches charm to last. Christine is a faithful and acti e supporter of our class. She has played in the orchestra for several years. Perhaps that's why it is so good, for Christine plays the ioIin excellently. Cood in her studies as well, she is well liked by all the pupils. She is also fond of athletics. llocke '. Basketball 2, Crchestra 2, 3, 4, History Club 4. Marion Amy Otto .4 nything for a quiet life. Amy is a ery energetic young person whom one max' see play- ing tennis at almost any time. W e suspect that she spends some of her lime during the winter months, shoxeling snow from the tennis court at Lowe Playground. It is impossible to separate .Amy from Joan. Theirs is an outstanding example of a true friendship. Although she doesn't dexour books, she always emerges from the severest test with a smile. Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Helen Elaine Pananos .4 girl who is kind and cheerful in any circumstance . This girl's hosts of friends will readily tell you that behind her smooth countenance and twinkling eyes, lie high intellectuality and originality. She has proxed this both through her school work and outside actix ities. Page 34 Richard Malcolm North Kind mercy is nobility's true badge. Behind Dick's sober countenance there lurks a bit of Old Nick that sometimes resoKes itself into action, and then . He is a deep thinker, one of those master minds in chess, who have you beaten before you start. He achieves the same effect in his school work. Dramatic Club, Councillor 2, Relay 3, Marshal 4. Robert George Nurnberger He is the embodiment of manly good humor. Bob is the athletic type. In winter he carves a mean figure on the ice; in summer he haunts the tennis courts by day and the roller skating rinks by night. His favorite class is Cerman where he takes his daily siesta. Bob's quiet appearance doesn't fool us a bit — just ask us who know. Dramatic Club, Tennis Club 2. Richard Stig Olson (' teas made for carefree thoughts For happy wit and laughter. Put is certainly one of the happiest and best-liked boys in the class of 19, S. His personality shines whether he is on the dance floor, leading cheers at Crocker Field, or performing on the stage. .Although he doesn't love the sight of books, he gets by with room lo spare. Cheer Leader 2, ,S, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball, Senior Class Play 4. Richard Nast Osborne A merry he irt goes all day, A sad one tires in a mile. Dickie Osborne, we all agree, has worked his way through his school years, with a most pleasing voice. He has a line that he uses efficiently both on the teachers and the girls. He also has showed us his excellent talent as a vocalist and a dramatist. Dra- matic Club 2, ? , 4, Senior Class Play, Band 4. Josephine Rita-Ann Pandiscio Thou bring' st courtesy too, and a 'luit Two things that never fail to hit. Dolly is one of our most attractive brunettes. Her snapping black eyes sparkle with friendliness. The name Dolly fits her very well and people know her by no other name. We are sure that she will pro e a ery efficient secretary, for such is her desire. Dra- matic Club 4. Ruth Winelle Parker Play up, play up, and play the game. Tiny, as the girls call her, is a leader in girl's sjjorts. She has captained teams to a high school championship in basketball and hockey. She was always one of the first to answer Miss (iibbon's call for candidates. Hockey, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Volleyball 4. Sylva Helena Pasanen Courteous, gentle, and a little retired. Sylva is the blonde who is always smiling at somebody. She always enjoys a good time but does her studies faithfully and is rewarded each lime with good marks. One of her fa orite pastimes is dancing. Alexandria Passios A learned girl always has riches in herself. Much of Alex's leisure time is devoted to the (Wrl Scouts. -Although rather quiet, .Alex is a very friendly girl. Her brilliance is especially well dis|5layed b ' her l atin translations. She takes an active part in sports and the Debating Club. Basketball 2, 3, Hockey, Debating Club 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Round Table, Latin Club, Marshal, Write-up Conmiittee Boulder 1. Page 35 Lucius Louis Pandiscio Who often lightens melancholy with his merry jests. With his swaggering, Lulu will give j-our good nature a true test. He'll dri e you mad by asking questions and then contra- dicting your answers. To top it he'll laugh at you in your distress. Dramatic Club 3, 4. James Pappas Wisdom speaks little, hut that litlh well. Pap, like most of his chums, is more interested in athletics than homework. His basketball playing is far above the a erage. Pap can usually be found at the V either in the gyni or in the lobby. His unfailing smile around school has helped him to gain many friends. Dennis Milnes Parker Variety is the Mother of Enjoyment. Dennie is a great cut-up and he always seems to be laughing at a newly made joke or prank. This makes him a rather steady attendant at sessions. Whether at a football game, a school play or a dance, Dennie is always one of the school's most loyal rooters. Junior Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Relay Dramatic Club 2, 4. Waino Ilmari Parviainen am master of my fate. Our class would not be complete without this happy-go-lucky- lad from . shburnham. 'aino is very rarely seen carrying books home but nothing e er worries him — not even exams. Vet he always manages to scrape through. Track 3, 4. Eleanor Marion Pearson Graced by the pou er of her voice. Eleanor displays in school activities a pleasing and enthusiastic personality. Eleanor has a very charming soprano oice which she uses skilfully in her -ocaI solos. She is the secretary and an active worker in the Dramatic Club. Her extensive travels about the countrv and Canada make her con ersation very interesting. Hockey, Basketball 2, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3, Joke Committee Boulder 4. Leona May Pelote Behold a smile lights on her face. Leona was a real sport enthusiast. She not only enjoyed watching sports, but participated in hockey and basketball games as well. Her favorite pastime, she says, is taking long walks. Her ambition is to attend a school of business next fall. Hockey 2. Janet Mary Peppe .1 maiden who is richly blessed With loads of friends and happiness. Janet is a quiet member of the class and is very seldom heard from. She has a business-like manner which should help her be- come a prominent figure in the business world. Hockey 2, Basket- ball 2. 3. Katherine Rena Peters .l.v merry as the day is long. Katherine is truly one of our live wires. Her outstanding ir- tue is considering others before herself. In addition to this quality she possesses an abundance of wit and mischief which endears her to all the members of the class. Debating Club, Dramatic Club 3, Science Club, History Club 4. Page 36 John Passoja A lightsome eye, a soldier's mien. Although Johnny's mishap took him away from our midst for a while, he has been back with us for some time now and is more fun than ever. His sense of humor is hardly surpassed by anyone in school, and we are sure that it will take him far in this complex world of ours. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Tennis 4. Robert Bradley Patch Much zvisdom often goes with fewest words. This amiable young fellow is deeply interested in his studies and this interest brings remarkable results on his report card. He has a peculiar habit of rolling his eyes which effecti 'ely accompanies his witty remarks. His sidelines include stamp collecting and Boy Scout activities. French Club, Color Committee 3. Arvo David Peltonen I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly. .Arvo is a friendly young fellow, with beautiful golden hair, who doesn't believe in turning all his talents in one direction. He is a whole-hearted footer on his horn when he graces the band with his presence and is a whole-hearted worker at his studies when he is so inclined. He ranks ace-hi gh with his classmates. Winfield Scott Penniman Obliging and ever so kind He's a friend we're glad to find. Wimpy came to us by way of Pepperell and Lunenburg. Here as elsewhere he has made himself well known. He is engaged in the iron and steel business at present but hopes to become a farmer in the near future. Gertrude Germond Phelps A quiet mind is richer than a crown. Germond is a quiet but acti e girl. Her chief interests lay in church clubs. She took the General Course and planned to take up hairdressing ne.xt year. Mary Kathleen Philips A friend is known in necessity. Mary has a nice smile for everyone and enjoys jesting. .She likes to read books and also is interested in any kind of sport. Not many people know it, but she can play the piano ery well. Dra- matic Club 2. Virginia Brown Pierce She'll find friends in all she meets. Virginia believes that her actions speak louder than her words. Her dislike for prominence is displayed by her quiet restrained man- ner. But according to the report of her friends she is a great sport. She is moreover an outstanding pupil in Mr. Flynn's I'. S. History c lass. Basketball 3, 4. Janet Madelyn Price The world belongs to the energetic. Janet is a keen, li ely girl who always draws a crowd. Her favorite sports are dancing and ice and roller skating. She is rarely seen in anything but sport clothes for she hates to dress up. In her gym class she exhibits a grace that is the envy of all. Basketball 2, 3, Hockey 2, 4, Dramatic Club 3. Page 37 Allen Clare Percival Great, efficient minds are pleased in doing good. Allen is an ardent tennis devotee and has finished high in all tournaments that ha e been graced by his presence. He likes dancing which shows he is not wholK' the bookish type. His am- bition, we are told, is to be one of our future generals. French Club 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Tennis 4. Rocco Charles Piccicuto A smile never fails to win friends. This bright-eyed person, better known as Mr. Rocco, is pleas- ing to ail because of his everyday smile. When he does his home- work is a mystery to exeryone but him, nexertheless, the results are very satisfactory. But what most of us do know is that he excels in athletic activities and good sportsmanship. Rela ' 3. Wallace Stanley Pollock Ever loyal, ever true, to the task he has to do. Here is a boy with brains and brawn, a rather unusual com- bination. He was captain of his relay team in '37, as well as one of the brain trusts of F. H. S. He has an aptitude for acting also. When Wally is about, there is ne er a dull moment. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Kelav Team 3, Senior Class Play 4. Frank Hammond Preston, Jr. Xoblc in every thought and deed. Frankie is an active member of the Boy Scouts. He is com- plaisant and honest, as all Boy Scouts should be. One of his hobbies is the manipulating of electrical motors. He seems to be following in his father's footsteps in two fields. Red and Gray, Councillor 3,4. Dorothy Norma Progin .4 merry heart tnaketh a cheerful countenance. Who ever heard of Dot's worrying? She just doesn't. Roller skating is her specialty in which she has become very proficient. U'hen Dot leaves in June with the Class of '38, F. H. .S. will miss one with a sunnv disposition which is enriched with humor. Hockey Basketball, Volleyball 3. Mary Quarella By her blushes you shall knmv her. Here is another of our brilliant part-timers. Mary is a rather serious student who is secretary to Mr. Hubbard. Mary can, moreover, combine work and play in the proper proportions to obtain a happy result. .Skating is her favorite pastime. X'olley- ball 2, 3, History Club 4. Emaline Asunda Ricci .4 classmate sincere and true Lena is liked by all because she is so full of fun. Whenever she is around, we're almost always sure to be in fits of laughter. She is kept busy as an assistant to Miss -Sherwin, and she also works every afternoon at Cra edi's fruit store. Hockey 2, X'olleyball 2, 3, 4 Junior Reception Comn;ittee 3, History Club 4 Helen Joan Rice The ideal of courtesy, wit, grace and charm. Joan has been a studious pupil, but manages to ha e her share of fun. From the beginning she has been loyal and true to the school and her friends. .She was a member of our school orchestra and band and her exceptionally good work as a clarinet player helped greatly towards its success. Basketball, Ring Committee 3, Dramatic Club, Band, (Vchestra 2, 3. Page 38 Martin Joseph Pucko, Jr. All cares are enemies to a happy life. Ah! AFi! That guttural chuckle surely sounds familiar, for who else could it be but Pucko? Pucko is one of the best known boys in the Senior Class. You may be sure to see him where er a charm- ing group of girls is assembled, and in the midst of them, at that!! Dramatic Club 4. John Henry Quinn I am master of my fate. John is one of our brilliant classmates who make some of us look like monkeys in the class room. He likes to drive cars, and is an excellent skater. He is an ardent scientist and is heading for one of the better known Tech Schools. Dramatic Club 2. Alvah Michael Reida .Serene, determined, kind and true. If you should see a tall blond boy, with a smiling face, ap- proaching you, chances are that it is Al. Al is always on hand with a wise crack regardless of the topic of conversation. If you should be looking for someone to cheer you up, just call on .' l,for he usually has a trick up his sleeve. Dramatic Club 3, Basketball, Track 4. Axel Remal By name and nature he can win Sttccess just seems to smile on him. If you want service with a smile, visit I.'Ecuyer's market, when Axel is on duty. You'll find Axel rather quiet, but he usually has a smile for his friends and customers. Maybe if Axel can smile long enough, he will some day be head of the concern. Counciller 4. Fannie Lena Riley Jiist a bit reserved and cheerful in her smile. There is ne 'er a dull moment when Fannie is around, for her original sense of humor and her contagious laugh would brighten any atmosphere. She is a commercial student and has a wide circle of friends. Her good nature made her a 'aluable member of our class, dramatic Club 2, 4, French Club 3, History Club, Marshal 4. Irja Miriam Rinta .She that does good for good's sake seeks neither praise or reward. Irja is one of our classmates who always has a smile and a kind word for all. She was quite serious when she was studying. She is a happy-go-lucky individual, and a grand pal most of the time. Isabelle Rita Rollo Best she is liked who is alike to all. Isabelle is that pretty black-eyed girl who is just as nice as she looks. Underneath her ha[)py exterior is the spirtit of a good worker. When you are trying to find Isabelle look for Jeanette. Lillie Rovno And still they gazed, and still their wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew. Lillie has been throughout our school years one of our most brilliant classmates. Whether in studies, in debating, or in sports, she has managed to be A-1. One of the things that we all admire in her is her sense of fairness. She hopes to follow her sister to M. I. T. French 2, olleyball 2, 3, 4, Hockey, Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic, Debating Clubs 2, 3, 4, President Debating Club 3, 4, Red and Gray 3, 4, Round Table, Marshal 4. Page 39 m '■J i Alfred Mont Remington A friendship that makes the least noise, Is very often the most precious. Alfred came to Fitchburg High from Teachers' College Junior High School. He had an aspiration to be a football hero, but even with his sturdy build his ambition was not satisfied. He is very mischievous and likes to play pranks. Carmelo Nicholas Ricciuti Strength alone knons conflict. Melo is one of Miss Xason's enthusiastic art students. I'er- haps you did not know that our class banner was flesigneii by him. This seemingly quiet but pleasant fellow is one of the more quali- tative members of the football team. Football 2, 3, 4. Charles Alfred Richard of gentle soul, to human race a friend. Charlie's big, broad-faced grin greeted us in the cafeteria where he sold candy as a part-time student. His leadership at Camp Lowe last summer helped him increase his number of good friends. Ouiet in many ways, Charlie can cut up, and has many times. Manning Oscar Rines Sincerity is a trait of true and noble manhood. Judging by his quietness, Speak when spoken to, seems to be Manning's favorite motto. In traxeling from South Fitchburg to school, he always takes his seat in the back of the bus, and holds his peace until one of his friends or neighbors speaks to him. Relay 3. Pauline Bernice Roy Her good humor is like a sunny day. Brownie has one of the most pleasing dispositions of anyone in our class. -She is a good sport in whatever position she finds herself, and in tight spots she can always relieve the tension by a hearty laugh. She is just as jolly in the class room as she is out- side. Motto Committee 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Prophecy. Mary Agnes Shea The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed. Mary is almost always seen in the company of Rita and Phyllis, so much so, that one teacher has attached to this triplet the epithet, Three Musketeers. Although she is a quiet person, Mary is not excessively so. Her keenest enjoyment is, so far as we can discover, derived from dancing. Dramatic Club 2, Class FBanner Committee 3. Mary Jenny Shuman I find earth not gray, but rosy. Mary's size does not stunt her cheerful nature. She has an ever ready smile and can often be heard humming one of the latest songs. She has already secured a license to drive a car. Why is it that these small ones are always attracted to a driver's seat? Dramalic Club 2, 3, 4, History Club 4. Ella-Irene Siegle Fair to look upon Nice to knoic. Ella's i acity and her excellence in drama have made her popular in school as well as in her own conmmnity. She was an officer of the Dramatic Club and fulfilled her part capably. Besides her interest in dramatics she has found reading a very enjoyable hobby. Basketball 3, Class Dues Conmiittee 3, Prize Speaking 2, 3, History Club, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Marshal, Senior Class Play 4. Page 40 Irving Meade Roberts A wise man is a great wonder. As a second Descartes or math wizard, Irving would probably call you X from habit. Tall, dark, and studious is he. His hair long and drooping in front of his eyes seemingly shuts him off from the rest of the world but he has come out of his shell long enough to make some friends worth having. Football 2. Raymond Rodier A faithful and honorable man. True enough Raymond is a quiet boy, but whenever anything of interest is going on one can always find Ray an enthusiastic spectator. His ambition in life is not yet known, but those who know him ha e no doubt of future success. Frank Anthony Romano A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. When it comes to finding a representative of di erse talents Zip certainly fills the order. He is not only a fine dancer and a good actor but it is also said that he is a painter of above average ability. Zip very seldom is found without a broad smile or a happy grin and puts life into any affair that he attends. Relay Team 3, French Club 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Business Manager Boulder 4. Harry Richard Rovno Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much. To this wizard it is a crime to get a mark as low as B, (which he very seldom does) especially in such easy subjects as Trig and Math. He is also famous for his very well prepared and lengthly debates in Miss Dunn's English class. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Debating Club 4. Mildred Helen Sigurdsen Simplicity is of all things, hardest to he copied. Mildred is a very silent person but full of high ideals. Her beautiful platinum blond hair outri 'als that of many a ino 'ie actress, and she is therefore classed among our goodlookers. -She is withal an earnest student. Hockey, Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, Class Banner Committee 3, Readers' Guild 3, 4, History Club 4. Ledeor Skorko speech is silver, silence is golden. Ledeor has a rare interest in that difficult language, Lithuanian, which she plans to master in future years. .Although not ■ery active in school sports and acti ities, she enjoys hiking and baseball. She finds postcard collecting an interesting diversion. Dramatic Club, History Club 4. Eva Smith True to her words, her work, her friends. E a is one of the brightest members of the Commercial Course, and will make somebody a fine stenographer. -She works in the school office every other week where she has pro ed herself a very efficient helper. -She is notable for her demure demeanor and softly smiling eyes. .V Beatrice Sontag • Kind an quiet, always neat , Sh( i l id friends in all she meets. Beatrice is the proud possessor of a very pleasing personality. She is full of fun and easily wins many friends. She is a most dili- gent mo ie fan and also an ardent gum chewer. .Studying isn't one of Beatrice's high points. Dramatic Club 3. J Page 41 Stanley Robert Russell Men of few -words are the best men. Rob, one of the well-known part-timers, has the reputation of being- just about our best natured boy. He seems to have quite a' way with the women, and a few of the female hearts beat a little faster when he bree es by. However, he is an excellent tennis player and a formidable opponent to any who feel themselves gifted along that line. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3. Michael Patrick Ryan Kiwiiledge comes, hut '.a'sdom lingers. -Although Mike is younger than most of his classmates, he is at the top of his class. His great imagination anrl vivid style have won for him the editorship of our .school niagai-ine. He is known to write poems as well as stories. Color Committee 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Red and ( .ray 2. 3, 4. Robert Fletcher St. Lawrence ]]'ith sparkling bits of humor lie drives the cares away. Bobby is one of our class jesters. Whenever there is mischief afoot, he always seems to be one of those present. His hair cuts and style of clothing ha e been some of the most unusual in our class. Perhaps these account for his popularity with the other sex. Junior- Senior Reception 3, Dramatic Club 4. Edmond Serhart Schlichter A day for toil, and hour for sport. But for a friend, Life is too short. One often wondered how .Slick e er found time to study to obtain average marks, because of the [extra time he put into his personal labors. Slick thinks more of earning spending money, than doing school work. Ruth Millicent Speed Whate'er she did was done with so much ease, In her alone 'twas natural to please. We will always remember her smile, that of the famed Chesh- ire Cat. Having done her work conscientiously, she need have nothing to fear from the future. As she is an attractive brunette and of a sociable nature, her friends are numerous. Councillor 2, Dramatic and Debating Clubs 3, 4, Class Dues Committee 3, Mar- shal 4. Write-up Committee Boulder 4. Eleanor Clara Stevenson A girl of hopes and fonvard looking mind. Eleanor is a quiet, capable, and calm member of our class. .Smacker, as Westminster knows her, ne er needs to worr%' about her report card, for high marks are a habit with her. Eleanor worked part-time at Mansur's Ice Cream Parlor; maybe that's why it's so crowded on -Sunday. Draniatic Club 2, 3, 4, French Cliib 3, 4, Basketball, Marshal, Write-up Committee Boulder 4. Esther Jane Stockwell Honest endeavor is always sure of a reward. Esther is one of the quiet, innocent members of our class, but has a remarkable sense of humor. . great sportsman or sports- woman, she likes football, basketball, and tennis. Being a student of the Commercial Course, Esther hopes to be a secretary in the future. Theda Elizabeth Stockwell A merry twinkle of the eye A sunny smile as she passes by. Theda is a very faithful attendant at every school function. Her hobbies are collecting dog statues and ornaments and dancing. When Kendall the Caterer has needed spare girls, Theda has pro ed her capability as a good waitress. Theda intends to be a social worker, and we're sure she'll make a good one. Draniatic Club 2, 3, 4, History Club 4. Page 42 Aldo John Secino A kindly and obliging youth A smile that always wins. Al, a tall, dark, and handsome boy, has always enjoyed a goodly number of friends. One of these friends does not like to ha e him go out with the boys. He is interested in all social activities. Orlando Anthony Secino everything that's going lie plays an active part. Jerry is classed as one of our smoothies. Xot active on any athletic team, he finds fli ersion on the dance floor. Being one of our well dressed boys, Jerry should become a designer of men's clothes. His personality is emphasized in the e 'er present smile he has for us. Irving Philip Shattuck Akvays agreeable and cheerful is he. W hen one wishes to find Irving, the best advice is to look where something really exciting is taking place, for this fellow is always in the midst of some big doings. Because he is always looking for something to do, he is one of the hardest persons to follow that we know. Track 2, . Isadore Morris Silverman A man of action. Izzie, at one time, suffered from a very common disease called workophobia. He has, however, cured himself, and is now work- ing capably, efficiently, and also unassisted. His friends may, on the spur of the moment, laugh skeptically at this, but watch his dust. Elizabeth Despene Svolis A keen wit, a wise look, and an answer always ready. Pep, that's l.efty. From the beginning of the day until the end, she keeps hopping around making things lively. She is also kept busy in Candyland where she can be found waiting on custo- mers. Lorraine Agnes Taylor .She's here, she's there, she's all about I ots of pep and a real good scout. I-oraine anr! the Brick Mill have something in common. Her sparkling personality has drawn to her many, whom anyone would be proud to call their friends. Healthy in both body and spirit, she typifies the true American girl. Hockey 4. Cecile Bellma Thibault there is a virtue at which we should aim, it is cheerfulness. Cecile may be small in stature but when she opens her mouth and begins to talk there is no end to her. She truly has the gift of gab. .She knows all the news in Cleghorn. Her pleasing person- ality probably accounts for her many friends. Hockev 2, Basket- ball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Claire Pauline Thibert Efficiency is correctness itself. Claire is not without friends. In class she has delighted many by her witty outbursts. Our capable editor has been active in many school affairs. The mailman certainly is kept busy carry- ing to Claire, from B. C, letters which she eagerly devours. Dra- matic Club, French Club 2, 3, 4, Debating Club 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Class Book 4. Page 43 Paul Einar Siren With philosophic cast of mind, In leisure he treads on. In his first year in high school I'aul showed promise of becom- ing an excellent football olayer. This was no wonder as he always has been er - athletic, but because of hisage he was forced to leave the team. Michael Aristotle Spylios .1 ready and steady chap, He wends his luay along. Mike, who hails from the West End, can usually be found at his father's fruit store in I eominster. or running amund a basket- ball court. Mike has been playing basketball since his grammar school days and is one of the mainstays of the high school squad. Relay Team 3, Basketball 3, 4, Track 4. Peter Louis Stathis A will to do that ne'er admits defeat. Peter's six feet of well-de eloped brawn is accompanied by a deep, sonorous, bass voice, . dded to this he has a creati e mind in the field of electricity. Peter's friends speak often of his willing- ness to help in any worthy task. Einar Stolhandske For 'tis the mind that maketh the body rich. Swede is one of those quiet boys that you ha e to know to ap- preciate. His ability as a gynmast was clearly shown in Mr. . dler's gs'xn classes. School books, as far as Swede is concerned, are few and far between. Marie Joan Viggiano Always light hearted and content. Marie has a friendly disposition and a happ ' word for e eryonc. Lessons do not bother her, but she always has them done. She is a great athlete, of whom we can always be proud. To her own circle of friends she is always a source of fun. N'oUevball 2. Basket- ball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Aili Velma Waltanen A happy friendly ray of sunshine. Phoebe is a ery jolly member of our class. It is by her per- petual smile that we will always remeniber her. She will be long remembered also for her monologues and other famous dramatiza- tions given at Dramatic Club meetings. .After graduation, I hoebe hopes to become a nurse. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Write-up Com- mittee Boulder 4, Basketball, History Club, Class Prophecy 4. Ellen Wannop Eyes that were made to flirt with. Ellen is a small miss you may see romping about the school with a mischievous look in her eyes. She has a very pleasing per- sonality and is always sure to provide plenty of entertainment for those around her. ou may be sure to see Ellen at all school dances and many outside ones as well. Hockey, Dramatic Club 3, .Art Club, Histoo' Club 4. Doris Wazal .1 sunny smile is a real treasure. Dot is rather tjuiet, but is a jolly friend when one gets to know her. She believes that silence is a irtue. Dot is a lo er of out- door sports, notably tennis. Her good nature and genial manner have won her many friends. Dramatic Club 2, Basketball 2, 3, Hockey 2, 3, 4. Page 44 Kenneth Joseph Sweeney His fingers shame the ivory keys They dance so light along. I 'enney is one of the more studious boys of our class. It is not for his studving that he is famous, but because he has made his mark in our' Hail of Fame by the way he tinkles the ivories. Ring Committee 3, I ebating Ciul) 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 1, Councillor, Crchestra 4. Anthony Vincent Tasca A n ounce of n-it is north a pound of sorrow. Tony is one of our darling little lads who would sink into ob- scurity, were it not for that black curly hair of his. W e understand that lie sails around in a big car. Without doubt there are many of the opposite se who would like to ride with Tony (not because of the nice car, either). Councillor 2, Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee 4. Norman Joseph Thibault Thanks to the man who invented sleep. Norman, although diminutive in size, is not backward in any- thing. Numbered among his chief interests are girls and movies. He has been a persistent cut-up, especially in gym. Joseph Torcoletti Rugged as the mighty oak, And unsurpassed in sports. Monday mornings Joe came to school with the student Ijody at his feet. ' By spectacular plays in our football games, he became one of the school's heroes. .Although he is a most unpretentious student, he has a lot of what it takes. Baseball 2, Football 2, 3, 4. Florence Edith Wells Cheerfulness smooths the road of life. Edith is one of our best basketball players and is able to'com- pete with any boy in the school. Swimming is another of her hobbies. She can keep afloat in the water as well as she can sink baskets. During the long, cold winter eNenings, she indulges her lo e for attractive things by making lovely scrap books. Basket- ball 3. Charlotte Evelyn Wheeler Joy is the mainspring of Nature. Charlotte is a quiet person with a shining personality. She likes all sports but swinnuing and skating are her fa oritcs. Every minute of her spare time is spent at a movie theatre. e think Charlotte intenrJs to become a secretary after she graduates. Irene Elna White What a world of merriment her melody foretells. Rene is a lively girl who never wastes a precious minute. Skiing and skating not only keep her busy during the cold winter days, but apply that rosy tint to her cheeks. Her pep, vim, and igor, have made her one of the best liked members of tiie class. .Some of her precious time is d evoted to Cdrl Scouts in which she does splendid work. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Class Banner Conmiittee 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Hockey 4. Janice Eleanor Whitmore Thy gentle voice my spirit can cheer. Janice is known about school for her mild, restrained manner and her pleasant, agreeable personality. Janice stands out as a nmsical enthusiast. .She often charms her audience with her skill- ful playing of the violin in the school orchestra. Janice displayed her vocal abilities in her duets with her friend I5etty I.esure. French Club 2, Class Color Conuuittee 3, Dramatic Club, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, History Club, Write-up Committee Boulder 4. Page 45 £3 OULD n Leo Arthur Tousignant A keen wit, a wise look And an answer always ready. .I.eo is one of the tiny boys of our class. Smallness has been a disad antage to him because aspiring to be a good athlete he would have liked to participate in more school sports. I eo plans to con- tinue school and become a good machinist someday. Edward James Towle The noblest mind, the best contentment has. Eddie is a diminutive member of our class who seldom makes his presence known. Besides being a ver - good student, Eddie is likewise a fine sportsman. His great interest in baseball inclines us to believe that someday he may represent our class in a big league. Richard Francis Vincent He made each day's work a source of neic growth in power and appreciation. Dick is a most ardent debater so watch your step when he is around for he might pick you up on what you say. He also pos- sesses the qualities to make another Don Hudge and is a feared rival in any of the local tennis tournaments. Dramatic Club 2, Debating Club 2, . 4, r ed and C ray Board 3, 4. Walter Leon Welch .1 tender heart, a will inflexible. Walt, with his eternal spark of deviltry will finally give the teachers a real vacation, unless he takes a P. G. coures. He has adapted his ways to the new high school, and has worn a new trail to the office. W hen his shadow passes over the door sill for the last time, he will be missed by many. Dramatic Club 3, 4, History Club, Marshal, Senior Class Play 4. Virginia Winchester Her dark eyes, ho'w eloquent. Ginny's favorite pastime is knitting, but we doubt ery much if she sits home nights just to keep the yarn company. .She is one of those gals who are popular with the other sex, and so we must conclude that her knitting must be neglected at times. Dramatic Club 2, 3. Pauline Anne Wise Enough of humor does she find. Pauline is one of our most attractive girls. This accounts for the many admiring glances that are cast her way. She admits that studying is not her favorite pastime. We wonder why Pauline spends all her available weekends in Webster, Mass. Dramatic Club 2. Helen Ann Witikka .-1 smile with an intent to do mischief. Burps, we hope there is no significance, is one of those dashing blondes in whom our class takes pride. She loves to dance and takes an acti e part in all sports. On further in •estigal ion we also find that she has a pet weakness for striped socks! Hockey 2, 3, Ring Committee 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Readers' Guild 4, Bas- ketball 4. Rita Louise Wood Her ways are pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Rita is a girl with a very likeable personality and is •e y pleas- ant company. This year Rita has worked e ery other week for Miss Brown, as she v%as one of our part-time students. She is often seen around school with her friend, Phvllis. Class Color Commit- tee 3. Page 46 Richard Warren Wentworth Character is a perfectly educated will. Dick knows a good deal about art and regardless of type, be it architecture, mechanical drawing, or just plain pencil pushing, he is able to put a little grace and character into his work. He intends to be a coniniercial artist, and has devoted much time to that end. He is sportive among friends, but quiet and reserved among strangers. Ring Committee 3, Councillor 3. Harry James Whittemore He hath every luisli to smile, no need to sigh. Harr ' is one of the tiuietest boys in our class. Seldom does his quiet anrl reser ed disposition ever change. Very few teachers have e -er found him unprei ared in his studies. Dramatic Club 4. Gerald Wiederlight lliou art a felloio of sincere effort. This light-hearted, bland-countenanced soul, would not, for all the vyorld, harm a fly. C.ood-natured and unsuspicious, he is the -ictim of many a cruel hearted prankster. Jerry has made many friends whom he deser es to have, keep, and cherish the mem- ories of, the rest of his life. Dramatic Club l. Willard Arthur Wilder We may take Fancy for a companion, But must folloic Reason as our guide. Although Willard is rather a quiet boy in school, he manages to do his amount of cutting-up in certain classes. Ever ' other week he is a helper in the Superintendent's office, and his capability should be well appreciated there, as it has been in high school. Bertha Cora Yando She has a head to contrive, a hea'i to resolve, and a hand to execute. The name Vando, in our class, is synonymous with both activity and responsibility. Bert's readiness to help has put her on intimate terms with both teachers and pupils. Her oratorical abilities and good nature did much to stimulate the Debating Club meetings. Volleyball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior-Sen- ior Reception 3, Hockey 3, 4, Debating Club 3, 4, Secretary Girls' Debating Club, History Club, Round Table, Chairman Write-up Committee Boulder, i .larshal 4. Sarah Ann Zichelle Laughing eyes, a merry smile. And (I very happy heart. Sarah, although a quiet girl, has a decided interest in sports. She likes winter sports but tennis is her specialty. She took the Commercial Course. Hockey 2, N'olleyball 3, Basketball 4. Phyllis Mary Zink Silence is more beautiful than any song. Phyllis is a quiet hut cheerful girl. She obtained a good ex- perience in business while working part-time for Mr. Howard. She was a valuable member of the Class Ring Committee in her junior year. John Alfred Wilkinson jVo worries ever trouble him, He's ahoays light of heiirt. Johnny is one of the 'alentinos. We wonder whether it is because of his melodious voice or his abi!it ' as a life-guard. We also know that Johnny is a drawing card at the Sweater Shop on Saturdays. He hopes that the State Teachers' College will be his address next year. Marshal 4. Page 47 William Howard Williams speech is great, but silence is greater. Rilly, our mighty midget, occasionalK- when he is in a hurry, can be seen crawlinjj through other people's legs when we're passing between periods. .As a skater and hockey player there are only a choice few in the school that can match their skill with him. His ouiet, unassuming air has made him well liked bv all. junior-.Senior Relay 3. Code Joseph Willingham It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Height gi es one an air of superiority. This can be applied to Code as he stands over si.x feet. W'e all envy him when he wants something on the shelf in his locker as his height enables him to get things without stretching. Edward Yapchian While we're alive, let's live. Eddie loves the outdoors far too well to do much studying, al- though he is ambitious and a hard worker. He has an attracri e personality and holds in his head a most amazing store of knowl- edge, which although not entirely thorough, is praclicallv inex- haustible. This makes for liiost interesting discussions and argu- ments. Page 48 ORGANIZATIONS Page 50 THE ORCHESTRA Director, Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Piano Cyntliia Baimas '39 Violins Edward Card '38 Edwidge Lcger '38 Christine Nikitas '38 Charlotte Merriam '38 Janice Whitmore '38 Bernard Mayer '39 Arthur Merriam '39 Isabel Sharp '39 Leland Sibley '39 George Stannard 39 Ferrer DiLucci '40 Durward Eastman '40 Robert Elkas '40 Doris Forsell '40 Anna Gugliemi '40 Maila Jorma '40 Hilkka Miinala '40 Aira Seppala '40 Richard Ziegler '40 Charles Zink '40 Flute Thomas Eckfeldt '38 Saxophones Francis Mosher '39 John Baimas '40 Rcjland Thibcjdeau '40 Trumpets Charles Barry '38 Donald Lassell '39 Helen Proctor '39 Arthur Waaraman '39 Horn Donald Jeftery '40 Cello Nancy Fickett '39 Trombones Harry Butterfield '38 David Scanlon '40 Bass Edgar Lord '37 Guy Farwell '39 Clarinets Richard Gale '38 Joan Rice '38 Llewellyn Rowe '39 Will Burt Whiston '39 Robert Schoales '40 Drums Mi not Stewart '39 Andre Provincial '40 Tympani Paul Price '39 Page 51 Page 52 THE BAND Directors Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Mr. George S. Talcott Trumpets Edwin Muhonen '38 Donald Lassell '39 Helen Proctor '39 Harry Walker '39 Arthur Waaraman '39 Robert Beauregard '40 Robert Eccleston '40 Carl Perkins '40 Arthur Purinton '40 William Sirula '40 Clarinets Richard Gale '38 Joan Rice '38 Llewellyn Rowe '39 George Stannard '39 Will Burt Whiston '39 James Otis '40 Robert Schoales '40 Sherman Stacey '40 Raymond Syvari '40 Saxophones John Baimas '40 Roland Thibodeau '40 Baritone Nancy Pickett '39 Trombones Harry Butterfield '38 Kenneth Turner '39 Donald Webster '39 Arthur Brusila '40 David Scanlon '40 Bass Edgar Lord '37 Guy Farwell '39 Snare Drums John Daly '39 Roger Persons '39 Paul Price '39 Andre Provincial '39 Minot Stewart '39 Allan W'aronen '39 Bass Drum Robert Daby '39 Cymbals Richard Osborne '38 Altos Edmund Nelson '38 Arvo Peltonen '38 Raefield Hicks '40 Donald Jeffery '40 Drum Carrier Ralph Rahmberg '39 Drum Major Norman Berube '39 Page 53 £3 THE RED AND GRAY Editor-in-chief Michael Ryan '38 Business Managers Advertising Manager Thomas Eckfeldt '38 Assistant Advertising Managers Alfred Woollacott, Jr. '39 John Raimas '40 Circulating Afanagers Charles Maravell '38 Leo Dunn '38 Assistant Circulating Managers Saul Rosen, Jr. '39 Lawrence Brighani '-I0 Literary r ()r()th Conroy, Chairman '38 Marion Ames '39 Cuv P ir vell '39 Jokes Richard Vincent, Chairman '38 Elizabeth Nault, '39 Bettina DeCicco '39 Athletics Frank Preston. Chairman '38 Raymond Hodge '39 Alumni Lillie Ro no, Chairman '38 Aili Rissanen '39 Art Edna Charrier, Chairman '38 Martha D er '40 Exchanges Ethel Haapanen, Chairman '39 Priscilla Merriam '40 School Notes Betty Lesure, Chairman '38 Eleanor Nash, Chairman '38 Marcia Spound '39 Page 54 Round Table First Row: Huttula, Xash, Passios Second Row: Rovno, 'ando, Harry Ro no, Coiighlin, Siegle Third Row: Hawes. Vincent, Harkness, Ryan, Mara veil Readers' Guild First Row: Witikka, Charrier, MacFarlane, Sigurdsen, Crockford, Basconib, Jaaskeiainen, Flecther Second Row: Norris, Maki, Howard, Cireene, Rossetti, MacCracken Third Row: Ratchford, Dineen, Gay, Proctor, Mahar, Kolb, Smith Page 55 Page 56 3 0ULD A LE CERCLE F R A N C A I S President Robert Patch Vice-President Claire Thibert Treasurer Allan Percival Secretary Rettv Lcsure SCIENCE CLUB President John Cox Vice-President Robert Ashline Secretary Marjorie Fletcher Page 57 DRAMATIC CLUB President Jerome .Asher Vice-President Ella Siegle Secretary Eleanor Pearson Treasurer Thomas Eckfeldt GIRLS' DEBATING CLUB President Lillie Rovno Vice-President Marcia Spcund Secretary Bertha Yando Treasurer Frances O'Neill BOYS' DEBATING CLUB President Richard Vincent Vice-President Michael Censale Secretary u , • -1 r Henrv l.avoie 7 reasurer I GLEE CLUB President Walter Welch Vice-President Priscilla Munson Secretary Doroth - Conroy Treasurer Frank Sha er Page 58 Room C'oUxXCillors Front Row: Alfred Membrino, Loring Harkness, President, Axel Remal, Robert Ashline Back Row. Frank Preston, Edwin Muhonen, John Cox, Ernest Nole, Kenneth Sweeney, Morris Mishkin (absent) Cheer Leaders Charlotte Flynn '40, David Richards '40, Margaret Gates '. 8, Richard Olson '.?8, Priscilla Hayes '39, Albert Gendron '39, Arlene Stevenson '40, Page 59 V lib ' Drums of Oude Leave it to Ps [ith Page 60 DRUMS OF OUDE Open Meeting, December 3, 1937 CAST Capta'n Robert McGregor Lieutenant Alan Hartley Sergeant McDougal Stewart, the Sentry Two Hindustan Servants Mr. Jack Clayton. Hartley's Sister A Private .... Jerome Asher Richard Osborne Wallace Pollock Frank Romano Charles Maravell James Hawkins Eleanor Pearson Gerald Wiederlight LEAVE IT TO PSMITH Senior Class Play, April 22, 1938 CAST The Earl of Middlewick Wallace Pollock Bellows ........ Richard McNamara Freddie Bosham ....... Richard Osborne Rupert Baxter ....... Waller Welch Phyllis Jackson ....... Althea Fellows Lady Middlewick Plleanor Nash A Lift Man Charles Maravell Cynthia McTodd Edna Charrier Eve Halliday ....... Eleanor Pearson Ronald Eustice Psmith ...... Jerome Asher Eddie Cootes ....... Richard Olson Gladys Rumbelow ...... Margaret Gates Christopher Walderwick ..... Howard Marshall Ralston McTodd Leo Dunn Agatha Crofton ....... Adrienne Dupuis Ethelberta Fitzwiggier ...... Betty Lesure Aileen Peavey ....... Ella Siegle Vicsount Chipstead ...... James Hawkins Extras in Act H, Margaret Burton, Margaret Keating, C aireThibert, Eleanor Stevens( Page 61 .MARSHALS Jerome Asher Eleanor Nash Ra mond Benoit Helen Nasis Michael Censale Richard North Edna Charrier Alexandria Passios Dorothy ( inro - Arvo Peltonen Marguerite Coughhn Allen Percival Thomas Eckfeldt Wallace Pollock Victor Ellstrom Mary Quarella Robert Fallon Fannie Riley Loring Harkness Lillie Rovno Reino Harsila Michael Ryan Melvin Hawes Eva Smith Ella Lammi Ruth Speed Betty Lesure Eleanor Stevenson Annetta Longerie Richard Vincent Elizabeth Maggs Walter Welch Charles Maravell John ilkinson Philip McGuirk Rita Wood Richard McNamara Bertha Vando Morris Mishkin Phyllis 7ink Page 62 GOLD F PUPILS Michael Angelo Censale Marguerite Irene Cough! in Elsie Beatrice Dando Leo Dunn Adrienne Lucy Dupuis Althea Reed Fellows Lucille Corinne Goguen Winona Greene Loring Edwards Harknesb, Jr. Melvin Albert Hawes Beulah Davis Howard Lydia Miriam Huttula Eila Martha Lammi Annetta Clementes Longerie Jean Hill MacFarlane Edith Esther Maki Alexandria Passios Robert Bradley Patch Arvo David Peltonen Mary Quarella Irving Meade Roberts Harry Richard Rovno Lillie Rovno Eva Smith Peter Louis Stathis Eleanor Clara Stevenson Kenneth Joseph Sweeney Anthony Vincent Tasca Claire Pauline Thibert Edward James Towle Richard Francis Vincent Bertha Cora Yando Page 63 1 Poem hy BETTY LESURE NUMQUAM CONARI DESINE Music by KENNETH SWEENEY arr. 1 v K. WKSION' as the that is we shall we will 1. Heed the chal - lenge to all 2. There's a long road a - head 3. Tho our paths sev - er here, 4. With a spi - it that's daunt - less 5 trum rock al up pets sound clear And j-outh press - es y and rough It winds up the waj-s re - main TJ - nit - ed by hold the right 'Til mal - ice and 4: i f i forth hill true fight in its all the friend - ships ing shall prime way _ made _ cease We have But with With the N(-t with I cresc. Page 64 march'd heads past steel to held as in the e our our gates rect guide hands and and and but we ve with the with S -! 1 • r r • -g— n flung wide the bars And now we are eyes on the goal We're mas - ters of fu - ture to cheer We start on a steel in our hearts We'll sane - ti - fy eag - er to climb, all we sur - vey . _ fear - less cru - sade._ hon - or and peace. Page 65 CLASS COMMITTEES Michael Censale Elizabeth Maggs Class Colors and Flower Garnet and Gold LouLs XIV Tulip Robert Patch, Chairman Michael Ryan Janice hitmore Rita Wood Faculty Advisor, Miss Merriam Charles Mara ell Class Motto Numquam conari desine Lydia Huttula, Chairman Facult - Advisor, Mr. Hubbard Pauline Ro - Carmelo Ricciutti Class Banner Designing Sewing Ellen W'annop, Chairman Elma Hy arinen Mildred Sigurd sen Eleanor Cle eland Irene White Facult ' Ad isors Edward Kalinen Mary Shea Beatrice Sontag Charlotte Matthews Designing. Miss Nason Sewing, Miss Potter Betty Lesure Victor Ellstrom Henry Lavoie Claire Thibert Allen Percival Junior Prom Eleanor Pearson, Chairman Robert Crocker Margaret Keating Eila Lammi Dennis Parker Phyllis Carpenter F'aculty Adx isor, Miss Sawyer Thanksgiving Dance Committee Janice Whitmore, Harr ' Butterfield, Co-chairmen Marjorie Bothner Joan Rice Tony Tasca Pauline Roy Lydia Huttula Alfred Membrino Allan Leger Ruth Speed l! ing Shattuck Page 66 CLAR'!ENCE NOAH AMIOTT Twenty-fifth Annixersary 1913-1938 Mr. Amiott began his work as f()otl)all coach in 1913. In 1919 he was appointed head of the Physical Education Department. Pa e 67 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row: (left to right) Sardo 3'), Ricciuti '38, Co-captain Torcoletti '38, Co-captain Harkness '38, Croteaa W) Second Row: McXamara '38, Martines '38, Harsila '38, Lei)par.iemi '3'), Friberg '38, Maki '39 Third Ro'v: St Ciermain '39, Ghenes '39, Bates '38, ITawes '38, Iniprescia '38, [)ignain '39, Wilbur '39 Fourth Row Heslam '39, Marella '38, Biicoulis 39, Johnson '40, Bonoit '38. Meehan '38 Fifth Row: Robuccio '39, Rollo 10, Kandianis '39, CiolTi '.V , Hawthorne '40, Hay ' 0. Xininiaki '39 Sixth Row: Sclioaies '40, Xolc '38, Wicha '40, X izigian '39, .SavitI '39, l ehtoncn '39. Menard 40 Seventh Row: Assistant Coach Oliva, Assistant Coach Francis, Coach C. . .Aniiott, Co-manager Bean '38, Co-manager Lazarowiiz '38 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE F. H. S. Opp. Worcester South 25 0 St. Bernard's 24 0 Arlington 8 19 Framingliani at I'Vainington 7 15 Gardner 12 7 Brookline 20 0 Brockton at Brockton 7 37 Quincy 7 27 Leominster at Leominster 6 26 Page 68 BASKETBALL BASKETBALL TEAM First Row (left to right): Leppaniemi '30, Captain Spyiios MS, Coach . niiott, Harsila '3.S, Sardo '39 Second Row: Wilbur '39, Heslani '39, Letter '38, Maisi '39, Emanuelson '39 Third row: Bicoulis '39, Savitt '39 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE F. H. S. 0pp. Pawtucket 20 40 Alumni 47 39 1926 National (liampions 39 37 Brockton 34 28 Quincy 15 29 St. Bernard's 23 9 Worcester South 30 22 Gardner 44 20 Lowell 25 12 Worcester South at Worcester 37 39 Brockton at Brockton 31 29 Quincy at Quincy 16 22 Leominster 27 22 Gardner at Gardner 45 5 Western Massachusetts Tournament, March 9, 11, 12 Adams 23 32 Drury 26 16 Bartlett 38 17 F. H. S. received a trophy for being the Consola- tion Champions at the Western Tournament. Page 69 3 0[JLD j1 TRACK Schedule April 23. Mavnarcl. April 30. Keene. N. H. -May 6. Gardner. Mav 13. Leomin.ster. May 17. Nashua. N. H. May 21. Ma.ssachusctts State Rclav ( arni al. June 2. Framingham. APRIL 23 APRIL 30 MAY 6 Fitchburg Maynard Fitchburg Keene, X. H. Fitchburg Gardner Shot I'lit 1 S 4 5 4 5 !00 Yd. Dash 3 6 9 0 9 0 Mile Run 4 5 4 5 4 5 High Jump 2% ( H 0 0 2 7 440 Run 5 4 4 5 9 0 Broad Jump 3 6 8 1 8 1 220 Vd. Dash 8 1 9 0 9 0 880 Yd. Run 0 Q 1 8 5 4 120 Yd. !-o v 1 Hurdles _ _ 8 1 6 3 Pole aiili _ _ 7 2 4 4J4 26% 4SH 63 27 604 2914 MAY 13 MAY 17 JUNE 2 Fitchburg Leominster Fitchburg Nashua, X. H. Fitchburg Framingha Shot Pur 8 1 1 8 8 1 100 Yd. Dash 9 0 6 3 8 1 Mile Rim 7 2 3 6 4 5 High Jimip 0 0 3 3 6 440 Vd. Run 3 6 4 5 0 9 Broad Jump 9 0 3 6 6 3 220 d. Dash S 1 8 1 8 1 880 Yd. Run 3 6 1 8 1 8 120 Vd. Low Hurdles 5 4 8 1 Pole ault 3 6 5 4 56 16 39} SOVo 51 39 TENNIS A|)ril 30 Fitchburg 6 Keene 0 May 17 Fitchburg 7 Lawrence Acaden 'V 1 May 10 Fitchburg 5 Leominster 1 May 25 Fitchburg 5 Orange I May 26 Fitchburg 8 Leominster 0 May 31 Fitchburg 6 Xash ua 1 June 1 Fitchburg 7 Lawrenice . cademy 1 Page 70 JOKES Page 71 Tiresome ..... Monda - Morning Asseml)lies Homework ..... Ahvaxs Inevitable ..... Ses.sions Recesses ..... Few Terrific ..... The Band Yearning ..... Talking Privileges En iable ..... Domenica Cascio's disposition Impossible ..... A's Goofy ..... The Sophomores High-toned ..... The New High School Tremendous . . Mr. Bouvier's popularity Far awa ' ..... A job Interesting ..... Assemblies Terrible ..... Homework Cute ...... The Cheerleaders Happy ..... The little Sophomores Bashful ..... Slip Pappas Unattainable .... L'se of the elevator Rude All of us Gosh awful ..... Sessions Hurrah ..... Football and Basketl)all Teams Intelligent ..... The Gold F Pupils Good fun ..... Dances Healthful ..... The Health Suite Silly ...... The Juniors Catching ..... The plaid skirt epidemic Hopeful ..... The Teachers Often ...... Please report Omnipotent ..... The Master Late ...... Admit Slips Ginnie Forrester, Is that clock right over there? Janice Whitmore, It certainly isn't anywhere else. To Be a Perfect Senior You Must Be Capable like Cheerful like Polite like Neat like Sincere like Friendly like ( )bliging like Even-tempered like F es like Hair like Teeth like Complexion like Posture like Eva Smith Pauline Roy Ella Siegle Dorothy Conroy Bertha Yando Eleanor Nash Lillie Rovno Lydia Huttula and have Edna Charrier Phyllis Carpenter Rachel Giamarino Rita Wood Christine Nikitas Jerome Asher Peter K TicopouIos Richard Vincent Jerry Secino Leo Dunn Rocco Piccicuto Thomas Eckfeldt Richard McNamara Frank Blanchard Dickie Gale Al Secino Ray Rodier Howard Marshall Page 72 Page 73 Ten Years From Now Will You Remember 1938, our first and last year in the New High School — Monday morning assemblies and, Please pass to your home rooms. — The cafeteria with Mr. Butler as Clean-up man No. 1 — Brockleman's peanut vender. W'allie Pollock — The Health Suite, the most popular place in school — When Klla Siegle held you spellbound — The time Dick Morrell and Al Reida played Shadow — Kenney Sweeney's piano playing — Kleanor Pearson and When Irish Eyes are Smiling — Luncheon jokes and Kl Nash — Pleasant after- noons with Miss Haskins in good old 201-202 — Shine Coates and his bus — When Bobby Crocker wore a uniform at the Universal — Esther Moses' red finger nails — Teachers — Friendships — and al! the swell times we've had together? Class Whisperings Let's take your homework. He's a swell fellow. What did you get for an answer.? Did he call you up last night? What did you get on your report card? Lend me a dime. What were some of the questions on the test? Have you answered that note yet- Did you have a date last night? Got an extra pencil? Our Noah's Ark The animals went in two by two. Phyllis Carpenter and Dickie Cale, Jessie Allen and Zip Romano, Lydia Huttula and MeK in Hawes, Billie Daulton and Walter Welch, Dolly Maggs and Howie Marshall, Edna Charrier and Alex Bean, Helen Flaherty and Al Secino, Martha Jones and Robert Johnson. Shine Coates — Will you lend me a dime for a sandwich? Luscious Pandiscio — Let's see the .sand- wich. Pet Peeves Mi.ss Alice W. Brown — People passing in front of her. Mr. Hanvood— F. D. R. Miss Haskins — Bad weather. Miss Ranney — People who talk in church. Miss Dunn — A door bell and a telephone bell ringing simultaneously. Mr. Hubbard — People who crumple candy papers in a theatre. Betty Lesure — Do you dance, Mello? Mello Ricciuti — Half way. Betty— Why, what do you mean? Mello — I can hold on, but I can't move mv feet. Heart Throbs Getting home late. Going to the dentist. When Mr. Chalmers stops you. Waiting for an exam. Please report. Waiting for report cards. Your first speech in assembly. (loing to class without your lesson. Skipping school. Sessions. Most Likely to Succeed Most Popular Best Athlete I iendliest ( itest Best Looking Best Dancer Most Scholarly Wittiest Noisiest Quietest Best Natured Best Dressed Our Leaders Michael Censale Fiichard McNamara Jo.seph Torcoletti Thomas Eckfeldt Martin Pucko Richard Gale I ank Romano Harry Rovno Edmond Schlichter Richard Olsen Kenneth Sweene ' Leo Dunn Aldo Secino Ella Siegle Eleanor Nash Ruth Parker Margaret Gates Jessie Allen .Althea Fellows Helen Jaaskelainen Eva Smith Helen Flaherty Priscilla IMunson Winona Greene Pauline Roy Dorothy Conroy Page 74 Does this Sound Familiar? Okay? No Spaniard could do better than that. Okay, you birds, pipe down. Quiet, I have so much work to do. It's the old army game. Er-pardon me-er class, but would you stop talking? Ah-my dear pupils-ah. (to marshals) Did you sec him talking? Applesass. Stop this dilly-dallying around here. I beg your pardon!!! All right now. You can't get in here without an admit slip. Let's have it quiet in here. Report to the oftlce. I'd hate to see you in an ofHce. Carl Perkins Armand Dufour Herbert P. Sulli an Anna Dunn Harry J. Butler Joseph A. Harwood Frank M. Howe Maud L. Gifford John J. Dillon William Dooling Lillian Taylor James Ferrigno Adelberta Haskins Nicholas Ruberti James Chalmers Ralph Howard Senior Questionnaire (The following is the result of a vote taken in a cross-section of the class consisting ol Rooms 20L Miss Haskins; 210, Mr. Sheehan; 21.S, Mi.ss Dunn.) Favorite Radio Orchestra — Benny Goodman; Guy Lombardo. Favorite Radio Comedian — Man — Jack Benny; Charlie McCarthy. Woman — Gracie Allen ; Mary Livingstone Favorite Radio Program — Chase Sanborn; Jack Benny. Favorite Movie Actor — Tyrone Power; Gary Cooper. Favorite Movie Actress — Loretta 'oung; Myrna Loy. Best Liked Popular Song — Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen ; Rosalie. Most Disliked Popular Song — Vieni, Vieni; The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down. Best Picture Seen in 1937 — Dead End; Kmile Zola. Favorite Magazine — Life; Readers' Digest. Favorite Author — Shakespeare: Kathleen Nor- ris. Tramp at Switch Leger's door — Could you give a poor fellow a bite? Switch — Not me, but I'll call the dog. Speaking of Gold we have Diamond. Water we have Broo];s. South we ha e North. Automobiles we ha e Nash. Grain we have Rice. Vinds we have Gale. Daniel we have Moses. Dresses we have Coates. Girls we hax e Fellows. Rate we have Speed. Parents we have Pappas. Vegetables we have a Bean. 'ood we have a Forrest. Drivers we have a Parker. Stupid we have Wise. Rivers we have a St. Lawrence. Fishing we have Bates. Cost we ha e Price. Measure we have a Gage. Holes we have a Patch. Vehicles we have an Otto. Whistle we have a Siren. We have decided to take up a collection and buy Victor Ellstrom a rope, he is so fond of skipping. Theda Stockwell to friend in a crowded bus — I wish that good looking man would give me his seat. F ive men stood up. Page 72 Our Song Sheet Every Day's a Holiday Getting Some Fun Out of Life Chatterbox High, Wide, and Handsome I'd Lo e to Plav a Love Scene I'll Get By I Must Have That Man I Wanna Be in Winchell's Column Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm My Last Affair M - Secret Love Affair Nice Work if Vou Can Get It Time On My Hands With Thee I Swing Everyone's Wrong But Me It's On. It's Off Down With Love So Many Memories Laugh Your Way Through Life Big Chief Swing-It Bob St. Lawrence Norman Hobbs Mary Shu man John Cox Dick Osborne Joe Pucko Janet Price Mike Censale Marjorie Bothner Johnny Wilkinson Eleanor Pearson ( harlotte Matthews Eino Moilanen Dennis Parker Harry Ro no Reino Harsila Robert Patch High School Days Angie Bodanza Dick Finn Station WHY Ding, Dong, Dumbells!!! This is Station WHY broadcasting from Anyplace. We are now ready for our regular morning Sitting Down Exercises. Your instructor is the eminent au- thority on bone relaxation. Professor Ernie Nole. — Good morning my fine boney friends. Are we ready, everyone lie flat on his or her back with windows closed and mouth wide open, very well, now begin. Sorry, ladies and gentlemen of the radio audience, but we are interrupting this program to bring you some important news from Washington by our News Contemplator Phillip Marriot — Hello, Hello, Hi! Washington, D. C. The President has just returned from a fishing trip. He caught two shiners. Next broadcast of news, when we get it. Melodies Hour is now on the air. Let's hear from Alfonse Gale and his famous Dinky Hotel Orchestra. Dolly Maggs vocalizing. I hope you like it! Now that hot master of swing, Ezra Osborne and his Zippy Casino Band. And in concussion Bob Nurnberger and his swing band. Proper Cognomen Pseudonym Often Heard Sayin i Elizabeth Maggs Aldo Secino Joseph Torcoletti Phyllis Carpenter Know any new jokes? Oh, he's a temperamental. Viva Mussolini. Aw, you're kidding. Hey, you. Talking? Not me. Miss Dunn. Here, hold these. You got me. All right. Helen. Richard Gale Richard Finn Helen F'laherty Lyman Bates Doris Durkee John Quinn to waiter, Ginger ale. Waiter, Pale? Quinn, No, just a glass. Mr. Butler. Your answer is about as clear mud. Norman Thibault, Well, it covers the ground, doesn't it? Page 76 THE PASSING HOUR Blessed is this hour wherein we part With fruits of life's tree, yet to come, For all we are, or hope at length to be. Depends upon this moment and this heart. Today the soul is either good or e il; 'Tis now that virtue may exchange with ill, Tomorrow is eternity; — uncertain, Vet we possess the present and the will. More precious than the peaceful, rose filled bower, More costly than the most exquisite jewel, More valuable than famed and noble volumes Is this the present, swiftly passing hour. Helen Maherty. Page 77 INDEX TO A D ' E R T I S K R S Page Angel Novelty Co SI Asher, Mr. and Mrs. Menjaniin .A 100 l ailcy, John I ., c House of . . 100 Harlon, Donald H 86 Maylin Fur Shop ')0 Bcaucheniin, .A.J ')6 Hcrgroth Studio .S'l Hicoulis, John C 90 Hrockelnian Heos 84 Brooks' Pharmacy 102 ' City Cleaners tS; Uyers 106 Coughlin's Market 87 Crocker, Rurbank Co 89 Cross, C. Co 102 Cuinings Theatre 103 Custom -Auto I3ody iS: Welding Co 104 I ejonge, l.ouis, Co 88 Helongchanip, Oscar 94 Downs. H. M., Printing Co 86 Drur ', F. L., Sons Co 94 Empire Shoe Rebuilding S7 Farm .Service Stores 102 Fennia Market 104 Fidelity Co-operati e Bank 95 Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway Co 105 Fitchburg Coal Co 103 Fitchburg Co-operat i e Bank 85 Fitchburg Creamer ' 104 Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Co 85 Fitchburg Hardware Co 93 Fitchburg Lunch 104 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co 91 Fitchburg Paper Co 79 Fitchburg Savings Bank 88 Fitchburg Sentinel 86 Foster, Ralph S 106 Gage, B. E 103 (ieorge Bros 90 (iilash .Shoe Co 102 C.oodfellow, A. Z 106 C.oodwin, W. C OS ' .rucner Hardware Store 91 Hardy, W. A., Sons Co 91 Harkness, Mr. and Mrs. Loring, Sr 101 Hatch, H. A., Son 90 Hedstroni L'nion Co 92 Page Heslam. James. Co. 82 1 lotel Ra 'mond . 93 Illig, Walter R '''' Johnson-Fuller Housing C.uild ' S Johnson, I er, Sporting ficxwis Co 101 Isauppinen, . . J 105 Kendall Catering Co ''S Kidder t : Davis 101 Kimball Son Co 99 1 ane. F. H., Co 92 Laurel Hill Creainer ' 105 L'Ecuyer Market 98 I esure 101 Matthews Motor Co 6 Mercer. John C 95 Michon Studio 80 Miller Clothing Co 96 Montuori Oil Co 92 Murphy Drug Co 96 Nathan. S. M 99 N ichols Frost 99 Payson. W. C.., Co 01 Pollock. C.eorge T 103 Primeau Pharmacy 87 Putney, W. E 102 Rai aaja Publishing Co 95 Rice Co 98 Ritter 100 Safety Fund National Bank 83 -Simonds Saw and Steel Co. 83 Spots Co 87 Star Cleaning Dyeing Co. 105 Swanson Baking Co 81 Thibert, Dr. J. A. N 97 Tri-City Darymen's .Association 84 Turunen Motor Coach Co 100 l'nion Coal Co 03 l'nion Machine Co 97 l'nion Screen Plate Co 07 I'nited Co-operative Society 79 Ward's (Quality Shop 94 Washington Jewe!r ' Co 92 Worcester County Trust Co 94 Worcester North Savings Institution .... 82 Wyman, Roy S 93 V. M. C. A 97 The Class of 1938 thanks the advertisers whose financial support has helped to make this book possible. Page 78 SEVEN CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES 1. Unhcrsal in scope, purpose, and spirit. Open to ail. 2. Democratic nature. ( ) vnersliip and control csled in tiie consumers I lienisehes. One man, one ote. 3. Kqual rigiits and ser ice to all. Justice and fairness in all dealings. .Ser ice chargerl on the basis of cost. Each entitled to what he pays. Profits to no one. 4. Economy in operations. System for efficiency. Eliminate waste, duplicity, and use- less work. 5. Publicity of all facts. No falsehood, concealment or corruption permitted. 6. I'nity of consumers for economic improvement by collective action. 7. I iberty to all. Voluntary joining and patronage. No interference with the personal rights, religious belief, or political adherence. OUR CREED-WHY NOT JOIN US? UNITED CO-OPERATIVK SOCIETY UNITED CO-OPERATIVE FARMERS, INC Com pliments of Fitchburg Paper Company Page 79 We appreciate your patronage and may our friendship continue in the future MICRON STUDIO 455 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Page SO '00 '99 '98 '97 '96 '95 '94 1893 1938 '37 36 '35 '34 '33 '32 '31 '•01 '30 '02 '29 '03 1 93 — Grandparents '28 '04 '27 '05 9 5 P( e t-S '26 '06 Q '25 '07 93 — Graduates '24 '08 '23 I 'or three generations the Swanson Baking Com- 22 pan - has congratulated F. H. S. graduates on their achievement . . . and now — F. H. S. 1938,  20  J2 the Town Talk Bakers congratulate you and ex-  j2 tend their good wishes for a long life ot healthy. ijg happy, good citizenship. jy '15 '16 Swanson Baking Company CompIiiiicHts of Angel Novelty Co. Page 81 1 X ' E S T I N THE BEST Fresh Fresh Fruits Vegetables James Heslam Co. F ITCH B r R G Tel. 4260 EACH dollar deposited here is just another run : in the ladder of Success. Worcester North Savings Institution Deposits But on Interest Monthly Dividends Paid (Juarterh- Capital and Surplus $1,000,000.00 The Safety Fund National Bank of Fitchburg Member Federal Dei:)C)sit Insurance Corporation Over 100 years of service Saws, Machine-Knives, Files Simonds Saw and Steel Co. Established 1832 FITCHBURG MASSACHUSETTS I lif BiockL'lmaii ' loie was started on a strictK' cash basi Our cash jKjh'cN- was then a matter of necessity. TODAY With Sixteen Modern, Sanitary Markets and Stores We are among the Largest FRESH FOOD DISlRIBUrORS in New England Our Cash PoHcy is still in force as a matter of choice. It is the very foundation of our greater value giving. IDY r r T7 J A r A AT 13 ID c BKUCKELMAJN BKUo., Inc. 1 rrcHBrRG Worcester — lawrence — leominster - CLINTON GARDNER — LOWELL - NASHUA — FRAMINGHAM — MARLBOROUGH Compliments of the members of TRI-CITY DAIRYMEN'S COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Blue Ribbon Products MILK AM) CREAM HI TTEKMII-K — CHOCOLATE MILK - ORANGEADE — EGGS — ICE CREAM MIX — 1131 Main Street 'rdcphone 1285 F rr C H B U R G , M ASS AC H I'S ETTS LOCAL MILK FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS Page 84 Class of 1938, we salute you May your efforls he successful Our aim is to give good GAS AND ELECTRIC SERVICE to you and all of the people whom we are |)ri 'ileged to scr e Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Co. Compliments of Fitchburg Co-operative Bank Page 85 THIS BOOK H. M. Downs Printing Co. gj Alain Street . . . Book - Catalog - Job . . . Member Uiiiled Typolhetae of America Donald B, Barton EVERYBODY reads the Photographic specialist in newspapers portraiture, interior and ex- terior photographs of homes. color photography, copying and enlarging, miniatures, In Fitcliburg and icinity ex pert framing. most everybody reads THE FITCH BURG 6 1 Fox Street Tel 781 SENTINEL Page 86 SPOTS COMPANY Cleaning - Dyemg - Repairing Personal Laundry Service Sec Cleaning 256 Water Street 'leanest place in (i) vn Phone 122 or 273 Phone 1471 Ff)r Free ( all and Delix er}.' Service . . . Empire . . . Shoe Rehuilders Expert Shoe Dyers Authorized Agency for Talon Zippers Ai.i, Work (U akanteed 19 Blossom Street Fitchhurg Com plimeuts of PRIMEAU PHARMACY J. C OUELLETTE, Prop. 902 Main Street - - Fitchburg Best wishes to Class of 1938 Coughlin s Market FIRST-CLASS PROMSIONS 18 Putnam Street Page 87 Fitchburg Savings Bank Bankins; Hours: 8.45 A. M. to 3 P. M. Closed Saturday at 12 Noon 745 Main Street Compliments of Louis Dejonge Company Surface Coated Papers Page SS Thank you Seniors . . . for your patronage BERGROTH STUDIO FITCHBURG Tel. 2825 MASS. Compliments of Crocker, Burhank Company Association Page 89 Frank E. Hatch Paul J. W'oodroiiibe Baylin's Fur ohop H. A. Hatch Son The Store of Individual Styles INSURANCE Fur Coats — Cloth Coats Dresses and Millinery 470 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. 467 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of Compliments of GEORGE BROS. |vmi li. lilLULLlS Quality Footwear For the Entire Family GRADUATION FOOTWEAR at Popular Prices FITCHBURG CANDY SHOPPE AND LUNCHEONETTE 386 MAIN STREET. Cor. Mill St. 703 MAIN STREET Page 90 Com pli))ir}ils of William A. Hardy Sons Co. GRUENER Hardware Store SUPER VALSPAR VARNISH Phone ,?0S 85 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG MASS Compliments of FITCHBURG MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Buy . . Our Clothes Which are absolutely sure to give you Satisfaction and in which you can feel that you are dressed in POSITIVELY CORRECT STYLE W. G. Payson Co. Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers 274 MAIN STREET Park Building Page 91 CnmplinirtiLs of ''Con tempo Fashions'' It is such a satisfaction to have all items of one's apparel properly related. Washington Jewelry 379 Main Street Nationally Advertised This is easily effected here. The price tafi will also please yoii. Watches, Jewelry Silverware Radios, Clocks and Optical Merchandise on Credit at Cash Store Prices F. H. Lane Co. Compliments of Compliments of Hedstrom Union Co. Manufacturers of 'elocipedes, Montuori Oil Co. Coaster Wagons and 'hee1 Toys 68 Main Street Fitchliurg Page 92 Compliments of Hotel Raymond Roy S. Wyman OPTOMETRIST 308 Main Street Fitchbiirg A Good Hotel Com plimiiits of For more than Fitchhurg 75 years Hardware Co. OCl V lUC ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Keliability PAINTS — RADIOS — GIFTS Quality HOUSEWARES — TILE TOYS If It's Hardware — W'c Have It llninn Co il C o 314-316 MAIN STREET Prichard Street Phone 1670 Phone 740 Page 93 Com j)li incuts of F. L. Drury Sons Co. RETAIL (;R0CERS Phone 1410 . . . Ward's Quality Shop . . . Corsets — Hosier - I'nderwear Children's Apparel Tel. I'itchburg 2190 364 Main Street Three Graduate Corsetiers Special Attention given to Surgical Fittings Compliments of Worcester County Trust Co. Oscar Delongchamp 139 Harx arcl Street. Fitclil .u. Mass. Oldsmobile and G. M. C. Trucks Page 94 EYES EXAMINED GLASSES REPAIRED JOHN C. MERCER REG. OPTOMETRIST 412 MAIN STREET Tel. 771 FITCHBURG, MASS. Johnson- Fuller Housing Guild F. M. JOHNSON LUMBER CO., Inc. W. A. FULLER LUMBER CO., Inc. Fitcliburg, Mass. — .Kccne, N. H. Leominster, Mass. — Clinton, Mass. Home Builder display headquarters at 180 River Street, Fitchburg CoiiipliineiUs of Fidelity Co-operative Bank Raivaaja Publishing Company PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS RAIVAAJA FINNISH DAILY Established 1905 We do all kinds of Commercial Printing Members United Typothetae of America UNION SHOP 48 WALLACE AVENUE FITCHBURG, MASS. Page 95 Compliments of A. J. BEAUCHEMIN INSURANCE AGENCY 20 Blossom Street Tel. jjS8 Compliments of MILLER CLOTHING CO. 223-227 Main Street Opposite R. R. Station MATTHEWS MOTOR CO. . . . CHEVROLET CARS . . . 17 Snow Street Phone 12 1 Fitchhiirg MURPHY DRUG COMPANY EUGENE J. MURPHY, Mgr. . . . Registered Pharmacist . . . Page 96 DR. J. A. N. THIBERT ORAL SURGEON ROOMS 216-217 SAFETY FUND BUILDING 470 MAIN STREKT Tel. 837-W— 837-R Fitchburg, Mass. Albcrtina Morin, Dental H 'sj;ienist Ulaire Thihcrt, Assistant Conipliniciifs of UNION MACHINE CO. Compliments of FITCHBURG Y. M. C. A. Compliments of UNION SCREEN PLATE CO. Page 97 C J III pi ill! I Ills of KlCb. CU. I. . I 1V 1, TCpdHpi 11 Catering Watches of Character Company Haniiltons, Elgins, Gruens, Walthams, 56 NORTH stri:i-:t Waltham qualities HARRY i:. KENDALL, Mgr. $12.00 up Tel. 2064- V Jewelers Stationers Res. Tel. 2064- R 350 Main Street Com fyli nu n's of Best wishes to W C Goodwin C a55 oj IQJ6 Inc. L'Ecuyer's A Good Place to Buy Market Good Shoes 216 W ater Street Tel. 797 356 Alain Street Page 08 Your Graduation! Walter R. Illig Fhtmbing and Heating An important time in your life. Maj' you choose the work you like best and succeed! Oil Burners Air Co)ulitioni}ig A wish from Delco Frigidairc Fitchburg s Oldest Clothiers Kimball Son Co. 452-454 Main Street 1 CUSHING STRKKT Fitchburg, Mass. 1938 Class Clock Nichols Frost will be placed Inc. FITCH BURG in our store window some time in June. E •ery senior's name will appear on the clock dial. The clock will be wound so it will stop some time during the da - of graduation. The minute hand will stf)p at a Senior Girl's name and she will receive a fine high-grade bracelet watch. — The hour hand will stop at a Senior Boy's name and he will receive a good strap watch. If the winner already has a watch and it was purchased here, she or he will re- ceive S25.00 in cash. One of Neiv England's Finer Stores S. M. Nathan 471 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS Page 99 Compliments of Turiinen Motor Coach Service Ritter for Flowers ... 360 Main Street Tel. 415 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Asher Ye House of John L. Bailey 685 MAIX STREET CANDY - GIFTS - FAVORS Manufacturers of Unequaled Candies Page 100 . . . LESURE . . . THE FLORIST EVERYTHING IN SPORTING GOODS Kodaks and Novelties Make this your Headquarters Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. 510 MAIN STREET Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Loring Harkness, Sr. KIDDER DA VIS FURNITURE - CARPETS - UPHOLSTORY INTERIOR DECORATORS 692-700 MAIN STREET Tel. 1107 FITCHBURG, MASS. Page 101 Brooks' Pharmacy Compliments of • THK STORE UNUSUAL W. E. Putney Restaurant and Luncheonette Art and Gift Sho])pe Toilet Goods and Specialties Prescriptions Accurately Conipou nded MAIN STREKT at OLIVER ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Coin pli tiicnts of Gilash Shoe Co. C. A.Cross Co. Inc. WHOLESALE CROCKERIES Confectionery and Produce Manufacturers of BOYS' GOODYEAR WELT SHOES suppL ' HorsK for ri:d and white stores 380 Ri er Street Fitchlnirg, Mass. Pa e 102 JEDDO COAL Com ph merits oj QUALITY ABOVE ALL Fuel and Range Oil Cumings Theatre Continuous Performance Fitchhurg Coal Co, Tel. 3400 4 DAY STREET Tel. 456 Compliments of GENERAL INSURANCE QeoT e T Pollock General Store and Gas Station Safety Fund Bank Building FITCHBURG, MASS 432 Mechanic Street Tel. 4457 Page 103 Co)n pi imoits of Custom Auto Body Welding Co, Incorporated 185 LUNENBURG STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. THE FITCHBURG LUNCH THE BEST FOODS OBTAINABLE SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES 444 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Com plimcuts of FENNIA MARKET GROCERIES, MEATS, TEAS AND COFFEES 24-26 ACADEMY STREET Telephone 972 Compliments of FITCHBURG CREAMERY Page 104 Com pliments of Star Cleaning Dyeing Co. — o — HIGH GRADE CLEANERS Esatblished in 1917 WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER FREE Telephone 2723 Com pliments of Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway Co. Milk and Cream Kayo Chocolate Chair City Ice Cream LAUREL HILL CREAMERY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Sole Distributors of Vitamin D Irradiated Klilk A. J. COUILLARD, Mgr. Phone 51 138 LAUREL STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Best selection of Hamilton, Gruen, Elgin, Waltham and Bulova Watches at lowest price. Also Diamonds and Wedding Rings. C. J. KAUPPINEN 711 Main Street Fitchburg Page 107 CITY CLEANERS DYERS A Neat Appearance is a Good Investment At Your Service with a Smile 665 WATER STREET Phone 78 FITCHBURG Compliments of A. Z. GOODFELLOW Tel. Fitchbiirg 846 Lunenburg 108 RALPH S. FOSTER REAL ESTATE AXD INSURANCE Specializing in Homes and Farms 336 Main Street Massachusetts Avenue Fitchbur?: Lunenburg LARRO AND NORTH STAR FEEDS Poultry — Hogs — Dairy LARRO FAMFLY FLOUR FARM SERVICE STORES Successors to J. CUSHING CO. FITCHBURG. MASS. Page 106