Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Raymond Walter Hodge Gee, but I'm a busy man Have you seen Ray? Yes, he just flew by on his way to a meet- ing. Ray is a happy-go-lucky boy with plenty of zip and is carloads of fun. He has his serious moments also, especially when he is acting as co-editor of the Red and Gray. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Ring Committee 3, Red and Gray Board 3, 4, Round Table, Write- up Committee, Class Prophecy, Marshal 4. John Coleman Hoye Let the sounds of music creep in our ears. John plays the clarinet in the band and is quite a musician. He also plays the guitar. John is noted too for his merry laugh. It is decidedly distinctive and is very well known by most of us. Prize Speaking 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Open Meeting, Band, Orches- tra 4. Richard Wagner Huesman Born, he seems, for success. Dick's favorite expression is, On to Moscow! He is noted for his vocal apparatus both in yelling and crooning. He also plays the piano. Tennis 4. Keijo Armas Huhtala A faithful friend is the medicine of life. If there's a dance in town, among those present will be Mr. Keijo Moon Huhtala. Moon is not by any means a second-rate dancer. He is very popular with both boys and girls. He is also one of the best dressed boys in the senior class. As to his studies, we can't say; but as a friend, he's tops. Intramural Basketball 3, 4. Phyllis Elizabeth Gay Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned. Phil is one of our smiling sales girls who are always available on Saturdays in Roger's. Phil is noted for her good taste in clothes and her neat apperance in school. She is one of Miss Nason's budding pupils. Glee Club 2, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 4. Dorothy Lois Gilmartin As frank as rain cr cherries. Dot is our all-star sportswoman. She loves all kinds of outdoor activities, especially hockey, swimming, and skating. She's also one of our best basketball players, and whenever a game is going on, Dot is sure to be in the midst of it. A tall blond person named Ben watches her success at sports with great interest. Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, 4, History Club 3, Basketball 3, 4, Hockey 4. Denise Cecile Girouard The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Denise directs traffic on the first floor and does a fine job of it. She is noted for her pretty clothes and her extensive wardrobe. In fact, we rarely see the same outfit twice on Denise. Denise plans to become a laboratory technician — perhaps that accounts for her interest in chemistry. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 2, 4, History Club 3, Basketball, Volleyball 3, 4. Thelma Elizabe th Gravel A girl with spirit and pep. One of the best dressed girls in our class, a fact in which she takes great pride! Although not over-active in extra-curricular activities, as Miss Mattson's capable assistant, she is a true leader among her friends. Lovely to look at, and delightful to know. Page 27

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Merville Norbert Hebert I'm fond of the company of ladies. Merville has beautiful, wavy, dark blond hair of which he is justly proud. Merville's favorite subject is history; he likes to. share his knowledge with the whole class, not always legally. Tis whispered Merville's hobby is collecting fair maidens' hankies, which they give up unhesitatingly. Harold Rolland Hecker The best of things come in small packages. Harold has surprised us all, although his height may have deceived us, for he is our school tennis champion. He has won the tennis tournaments for two years consecutively. As for school, he is a hard working part-time student. Tennis, Intramural Basket- ball 3, 4. Richard Theodore Heslam His limbs are cut for hardy sports. Pep! Vim! Vigor! Personality! that's Teddy. As right end on the football team his playing showed his grit and will to win, for he played in the Turkey Classic in '37 with a broken ankle. As a miler he has been a welcome addition to our track team, and may we add — he has a ravenous appetite for steaks. His ac quaint- ances are proud to call him friend. Basketball, Track, Dramatic Club, History Club, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Football 3, 4, Councillor 4. Robert Charles Hickey You stand in your own light. Robert is otherwise known to his friends as the strong man. Although Robert is short, he makes up for length in strength. In the classroom Hickey's corner is the scene of much laughter. As a result of his classroom comedy, he has often wound up in 201. Basketball, Intramural Baseball 3. Terpsithea Gamvas Her pencil drew what e'er her soul designed. Terpsithea can be seen working almost every Saturday in Lincoln's. You are sure of service with a smile when she waits on you. Her ambition is to become an artist and follow in her father's footsteps. She should be well on the way to success as she won awards in the Humane Society and poster contests. Barbara Jane Gates Education is a possession which cannot be taken away. Barbie's sense of humor is beyond comparison. She has a never ending stock of puns. Her favorite pastime is arguing about F. H. S.'s football and basketball teams with some one from L. H. S. or St. B. H. S. Miss Gates, put your gum in the basket, is fre- quently heard in Barbie's vicinity. Basketball 2, 3, Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, History Club, Junior Prom Committee 3, Hockey 4. Edna Theresa Gaudet A classmate sincere and true. Edna loves to play basketball and plays guard position. Next to basketball she likes tennis and dancing. She takes the Com- mercial Course and hopes to become a private secretary after she is graduated. Her favorite hobbv is collecting snapshots. Dramatic Club, French Club 2, 4, Basketball 3, 4. Lorene Maud Gay Toil is the father of fame. Lorene doesn't seem to take life very seriously, and she delights in romping around lightheartedly. Being musically inclined, she enjoys strumming on the piano, and is very faithful to her singing lessons with the result that we often hear her exerting her vocal cords. Dancing is also a pet diversion. Dramatic Club 2, Glee Club, Councillor, Marshal 4. Page 26

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9 f 3 Anthony Joseph Iannacone Success by industry and labor. Tony, as he is called by all his friends hails from the Water Street business section. Outside of school hours Tony works in his- sister's store jerking sodas. If ever you should be looking for Tony, look up Anthony Alario and your search will be over. David Scott Jefts Toil is the law of life and its best fruit. David is really an inventor in the rough. He spends most of his time tinkering on gadgets, some of which really work. He is especial- ly well known around the East Side as an excellent driver. He is also a bicycle enthusiast. Relay Team 3. James Joseph Jordan All must be earnest in a world like ours. James is quiet and reserved yet possesses many friends. He participates with enthusiasm in skating and hockey contests. He works hard in school, where he specializes in commercial subjects. He would like a position in some office in this city after he has been graduated. Joseph William Kalagher Better a wit than a sage. Joe, as he is often called, is good for a laugh any day. Joe is an all around athlete but he excels in basketball, which is his favorite sport. Joe played for squad B in '38 and proved himself of great value. He also did well in the Junior-Senior Relay of '38. Basket- ball 2, 3, 4, Relay Team 3. , Evelyn Marguerite Grondin Confidence is a plant of slow growth. This petite blond is noted for her sunny smile, which is never failing. Evelyn is one of our farmerettes who lives way up on the Rindge Road. Evelyn's pet dislike is French, which always brings a worried little pucker between her eyes. This senior's hobby is photography, a hobby which brings her many enjovable hours. Basketball 2, 3, 4, French Club 4. Gloria Guertin She'll scatter sunshine where'er she may go. The travel bug has bitten Gloria. She hopes to be a buyer for a large wearing-apparel concern and go to Paris, London, and New York. This year she has worked as part-timer for Mr. Dufour and Miss Gifford where she is learning business essentials. All who know her have discovered — elle est tres petite et charmante. Glee Club 3. Ethel Groop Haapanen Simplicity is of all things hardest to be copied. Although Ethel is quite reserved, she is conscientious about her work and should advance rapidly. Medicine is Ethel's chief interest, and she hopes some day to become a doctor. At present, she is extremely valuable as co-chairman of the Alumni Committee on the Red and Gray. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Red and Gray Board 3, 4, Latin Club, Round Table 4. Natalie Marie Helena Hammar Self-trust is the first secret of success. Natalie can often be seen hurrying in or out of the library, for she is Miss Sherwin's busy secretary. She is rather quiet and re- served but has many friends. She never shirks in her studies and will, without doubt, someday be compensated with a worthy position. Page JS