Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Anthony Joseph Barbero Not too serious, not too gay, A good fellow in every way. Ninny's hobbies at present are airplane modeling and playinS tennis. Driving cars has a great fascination for Ninny, and he drives whenever opportunity presents itself. After school hours Ninny can be seen working in DiNinno's Market on Water Street. His chief ambition is to be successful in some phase of business. Floyd Franklin Barney The price of wisdom is above rubies. Floyd is one of our representatives from Lunenburg. This is his first year at F. H. S., but he has made many friends by his cheerful ways. This farm boy is a basketball enthusiast, and we also hear that he is quite handy with a gun. Basketball 4. Edward Bernard Barrett The manly part is to do with might and main what you can. Eddie is one of our neatest dressers. He spends his after school hours working in the Endicott Johnson Shoe Store in Leominster. Eddie may be seen patrolling the cafeteria every lunch period for some unknown reason; maybe he intends to be a policeman. Victor Phillip Bean A goodly share of laughter in his eyes. Victor may appear in school but any day he wculd rather be out in the open to do as he pleases, for he is the restless, raring-to-go type. Victor is a happy fellow who never lets anything got him down. One sport which he best enjoys is hockey, and he can put up a good fight to the finish. Cynthia Ellen Baimas Given to hospitality. Cynthia has proved herself to be a very valuable member of her class. She has played the piano for the school orchestra since she entered high school. She has also rated high scholastically and is an all around good student. Hockey, Basketball, French Club 2, Glee Club 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Chairman Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Latin Club, Round Table, Write-up Committee 4. Dorothy Sophia Ballantine The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Dotty's eyes are like a kindled flame- so sparkling and alive, yet so warm and tender. Tt has been said that her whole personality is expressed in her eyes. This future nursery-school teacher is active in F. H. S. clubs and is also the very able president of a Christian Endeavor Society Dramatic Club, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, French Club, History Club 3, Debating Club 3, 4, Hockey, Basket- ball, Write-up Committee 4. Lauretta Claire Basque Nobility is the only one virtue. Here's a swell girl and twice as good a dancer. Lauretta is a very lively member of the senior class, who is always ready for a good time. She has her serious moments though, for she works every other week for Miss Matson in the typewriting room. Glee Club 2, Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Eleanor Elizabeth Beard She will sing the savageness out of a bear. Eleanor is a very pert maid who makes all people aware of her presence. She enjoys playing basketball and loves to swim, though her diving could be improved. She participates in dramatics and enters the prize speaking contest every year. Suzy also sings and dances well. Glee Club 2, 4, Basketball, History Club 3, Dramatic Club, Prize Speaking 2, 3, 4, Operetta 4. Page 13

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Donald Clifford Alexander Those who think nobly, are noble. Wherever he goes he is always in a rush, with his unusually long stride. We can account for this, for he is a busy boy in school and out. In his spare moments when he has his German done, we find him conversing with Miss Peabody. His outside work con- sists of church activities, scouting, and a good deal of time spent in his home workshop. Dramatic Club 2, French Club 2, 3, Radio Club 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Write-up Com- mittee, Councillor, Marshal 4. Bernard Francis Ashe Benevolence is the distinguishing characteristic of man. A typical boy, quiet in action but always accomplishing great things. We find in him a glow of welcome and friendly regard for all who approach him. His goal is to become an accountant. Bernhard Autula Bashf ulness is an ornament to youth. s Bernhard is one of our most studious members. He works a a part-timer for Miss Dunn. He is also considered one of our quietest students and has little to sav about himself. Intramural Basketball, Radio Club 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. John Daniel Lynn Bailey Let your own discretion be your tutor. John is better known to his classmates as Lynn. He's one of those rare fellows who are interested in hunting and fishing as a hobby. The first day of the hunting season is sure to find Lynn taking to the woods. He is also a good student and an enjoyable friend. History Club, Class Color and Flower Committee 3. Ida Mary Arcangeli A quiet girl well known to few. Ida is one of our efficient secretaries-to-be from Westminster. She is so engrossed in her typewriting that she often stays after school to improve her technique. Dramatic Club 2. Faith Hathaway Atkinson The enthusiasm of youth. Faith came to us from Leominster High School in our junior year and has since become an essential part of our class. Her appearance and actions are very collegiate. She has attained her fine sports reputation by refereeing and playing on miscellaneous teams. Faith sings beautifully but, unfortunately, is too modest about it. She plans to attend State Teachers' College and become a history teacher. Basketball, History Club, Class Color and Flower Committee 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Hockey, Art Club 4. Elsbeth Helene Austel Talent and wit, an excellent combination. Elsbeth came to F. H. S. from Leominster High this year and quickly became an active member of the class. Elsbeth is a good student and her name has made the honor roll. She has a lovely singing voice, participates actively in sports, and is fond of writing. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Red and Gray Board 4. Eleanor Ruth Bailey A merry heart goes all the day. Eleanor is a lover of sweet music. This we know because she has often been seen at the Wednesday night concerts at Coggshall Park. In school Eleanor is another one of those classroom comedians. She too has often kept Miss Haskins company as a result of her jokes. Volleyball 2, 4, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 3, 4. ft m Page 12

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Norman Joseph Berube Character makes its own destiny. Norman is quite a cut-up in class but all fooling stops when he takes hold of his drum major's baton. He is one of the best drum majors F. H. S. has ever had. A jolly fellow! Basketball 2, 3, Tennis 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Band 2, 3, 4. Christo Fred Bicoules The youth of a nation are the trustees of its posterity. Chris may strike you as being rather subdued and modest at first, but you soon discover that he is very friendly and decidedly a good sport. He can always he seen before school on the second floor corridor with several other male members of the class talking over the latest occurrences. Football 2, 3, History Club 3, Intra- mural Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Sam John Bicoules Learning has its value. Sam, who hails from the west side, has made himself well known around school. We believe this is because of his friendly manner, which is one of his best known assets. He has been a great sport enthusiast during his years in school. History Club 2, 3, Basketball, Football 2, 3, 4. August Simon Boucher He is a man cf his own mind. Gus is a short, dark-haired, friendly lad. He played on our illustrious football team which finally won a game. Other sports besides football also interest him. He ran in the Junior-Senior Relay and also played inter-class basketball. The school was also helped by his service as a marshal. Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball, Junior-Senior Relay 3, Baseball, Track Team 4, Marshal 4. Blanche Mary Berube Noise is not necessary for success. Blanche is a quiet girl who blushes every time someone speaks to her. She enjoys all sports, especially swimming and tennis. She is also a member of the French Club. She has not as yet decided what she is going to do after graduation. Basketball 2. Constance Bicoulis The burden which is well borne becomes light. Connie is our cheerful cherub around school. You always see her with a grin. Outside of school she is seen jerking sodas and fixing sundaes at the Candy Shop. French Club, History Club 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Basketball, Volleyball 4. Gilda Marie Bizzotti There is no wisdom like frankness. Hark! Do we hear a voice loudly proclaiming an opinion? Gilda can be seen, by appointment, any day between periods on ways and means of solving your difficulties. With her cooperative spirit this vivacious senior has manv friends. Dramatic Club 2, Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Barbara Ethel Blake Full of mischief, a jolly good sort. For a little girl, Barbara is an active one. On her winter schedule are skiing and skating. In summer, swimming takes up her time. She just can't make a day last long enough! Whatever she does, Barbara has a good time doing it. Many a time the corridors have rung with her hearty laugh. Page 14