Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1940 volume:

FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1940 379- 7 V BOULDER 1940 JAMES A. CHALMERS, Principal BOIJLDE-R. 1940 Editor Andreas Pappazissis Carl Perkins, Jr. Business Managers Donald Woods Gertrude Belliveau Irene Boucher Madeline Capone Paul Congdon Ernest DiGeronimo Charlotte Flynn Doris Forsell Anna Guglielmi Ted Halliday Bernard Hart Write-up Committee Chairman, Beatrice Neal Margaret Haven Robert Holden Andrew Husari Daniel Koval Irene Maki Artemis Nikitas Norma Schoerner Elinor Souza Eira Sulin Bette Taylor Photography James Otis Jokes Richard Tucker Doris Remal Typists Eino Tuomi Mr. Hubbard Faculty Advisors Mr. Kenney BOULDER 1940 To ADELBERTA A. HASKINS we, the Class of 1940, dedicate this issue of the Boulder in due recognition of her many years of faithful service and of the great interest which she has shown for our class Page 4 BOULDER 1940 FRANK M. HOWE Assistant Principal Class Advisor Page 5 BOULDER 1940 a; fay 4 rvAjwwa p. J aiWw Si Page 6 67 5- 0 M r£3 FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL 7 I94Q CLASS OFFICERS Robert Anderson Wentworth Actions, looks, words, steps form the alphabet by which you ma) spell character. This president of '40 at F.H.S. Plays tennis and basketball with success. He belongs to the Hi-Y and DeMolay And ran in our Junior-Senior Relay. He's a member of Pep Club and the Dramatic. Dependable? My! It's really fanatic! He's quiet, at times, but he's also witty And for every social, he's on the committee. He's also served ably as a marshal But to fun that's unruly he is not partial. To our class Bob Wentworth is surely true And, girls, he's handsome, too ! Tennis 2, 3, Baskeball, Junior Class Party, Junior Prom, Junior- Senior Reception, Junior-Senior Relay 3, Dramatic Club, Pep Club. Class Play 4. Arlene Reed Stevenson Always ready, always there, always willing to do her share. Stevie, our vice-president, has a winning personality, wonderful poise, and unequaled popularity. Her golden locks, friendly smile, and sweet manner have captivated the hearts of many. Enthusiastic and peppy as a cheerleader, she has always had our cheering section at her command ! Athletics interest Arlene and she excels in them. Her leadership appears in the numerous activities in which she participates. Hockey 2, Cheerleader, Dramatic Club, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Debating Club Open Meeting 3. 4, Councillor, Junior Party, Junior Prom 3, Pep Club, Secretary, Eastern Division of Student Council of Massachusetts, Class Play 4. Margaret Louise Vincent Her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair. Peg, the perfect secretary, is studious, zealous, and her friendly attitude and willing understanding make her a delightful acquaint- ance. Her pleasing personality, contagious smile, and ever enduring enthusiasm have quickly spread her fame as one of the popular members of our class. From a demure child, she has blossomed into one of the most humorous and fun-loving girls in school. Hockey 2, French 2, 3, Basketball 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Red and Gray Board 3, 4, Round Table, Pep Club, Class Play 4. David George Scanlon Common sense is nature's gift, but reason is an art. Dave, one of the most popular boys in our class, is liked by one and all. His favorite expression is, Confidentially, just between you and me. Dave is one of the best dancers in the class. The vehicle you see him riding around in is called, Scanlon's One-Man Band. Dave has been very successful as our class treasurer. Band, Orchestra 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Councillor 2, 4, Debating Club 3, 4, Class Play 4. BOULDER 1940 Allan Jacob Aalto Silence is more eloquent than words. Allan is a quiet member of our class. Although he has not partic- ipated in any school sports, he enjoys skiing and photography. We do not know his future plans. Sidney Byron Abell Good looks are a great recommendation in the business of mankind. Sidney is a member of the Hi-Y club and co-editor of its news- paper. He is a member of the club's bowling league and is a candi- date for the school tennis team. Sidney hopes to become an adver- tising manager. Councillor 2, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4, Tennis 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Sumner Norman Alperin He who binds his soul to knowledge, seals the key to heaven. When Worcester Classical lost Sumner, Fitchburg gained a high ranking student and a fine football player. For amusement Al col- lects stamps, engages in photography, and is a member of the Debat- ing Club. After high school he plans to enter Worcester Tech or some other technical college, in order to study electrical engineering. Football, Debating Club, Round Table 4. Herbert Allen Autio An honest man' s word is as good as his bond. S Herby is one of our few redheaded boys. Though he has not- j. 5 taken part in many school activities, Herby is quite busy outside of school with his hobbies, chemistry, hunting, and fishing. During his mostly in hunt- C summer vacations at Wyman's Pond, Herby indulges mostly ing and fishing. Councillor 3. research chemist some day. 1 Agnes Sophie Adams May she continue and proceed In honor's fair career. Agnes uses most of her spare time on two of her hobbies, which are a collection of pictures of motion picture actors and actresses and a collection of poems. Both are large and interesting and all the pictures and poems are very well arranged. Doing things so neatly and carefully will help her very much if she becomes a bookkeeper. Dorothy Edna Aho Youth comes but once in a lifetime. Edna is one of our many blue-eyed blonds. We miss her greatly at school affairs which she too infrequently attends. Deck tennis seems to be the only sport in which she is interested. Lowe Play- ground also seems to be a place of interest for Edna. Bessie Angelos Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. Bessie is one of the few fortunate girls of our class who have lovely brown eyes. She always seems to be in a hurry to get some- where. We expect Bessie to have a smart little bakery shop of her own very soon because she has already started her training by work- ing in a bakery store after school. Although she has not participated in many school activities, Bessie will be remembered by everyone because of her ready smile. Virginia Agnes Andrew A comrade blythe and full of cheer. Ginnie is one of our more active seniors. Besides being a mem- ber of our Pep Club she is also interested in sports, especially basketball in which she ranks tops. Ginnie has a liking for classical music and melodious voices. We wonder why. She has a Scotch sense of humor which, it is rumored, runs through the family. Her ambi- tion for the future is to attend Bradford Junior College and Smith where she intends to major in history and math. Glee Club 2, Bas- ketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom 3, Pep Club, French Club 4. Page 9 BOULDER 1940 Roland Joseph Babineau Action is the proper food of life. Roland is short, quiet, and good-natured. He's a friendly chap and a good pal. Although he has not participated in sports to any great extent, he is a loyal rooter of our teams. Roland is a commer- cial course student. Dramatic Club 2, 3. John Christ Baimas An ounce of mirth is n orth a pound of sorrow. John, one of our most studious boys, is greatly interested in following current events in the newspapers and magazines. John represented Fitchburg High School at the Cushing Academy Debating Clinic and is the president of the Boys' Debating Club. He is also the Business Manager of the Red and Gray. His interest in life is the study and practice of law, and he plans to attend Harvard Col- lege and later Harvard Law. Orchestra, Band 2, French Club, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, Junior Prom, Councillor 3, Debating Club, Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 4. Paul Joseph Banahan Conduct is three-fourths of our life and its largest concern. Paul is one of our companions from West Fitchburg. Outside of school hours he can usually be found building model airplanes. He has always done well in his studies; we trust he will succeed in the field of aviation. Pasquale Vincent Barone A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Pat is one of the quieter members of our class. He is an earn- est student and has also completed four years of Latin. His ambition is to be a doctor. He has a friendly disposition which should be appreciated by his patients. Latin Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Theresa Cecile Aubin Laugh, and the world laughs with you. rhe-esa is one of the light-haired girls in the commercial group. She is fairly tall, has shining bright eyes, and is in great demand because of her delightful laugh and cheerful manner. Although she has shown an interest in secretarial work, her plans for the future are undecided. She may be seen at the movies regularly and her hobby is collecting photographs of screen stars. She is also a Girl Scout in Troop 13. Lauretta Mae Balzer Sport is the bloom and glow of perfect health. Here is a girl we seldom see unhappy. She is a staunch friend, and full of fun. Her merry eyes show, as does the whistle in her throat, a love of mischief and gaiety. She, however, has serious thoughts for the future, and aspires to be a great swimmer. Her crawl stroke is beautiful to see. She is one of our star basketball players. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Helen Elizabeth Barholm Enjoy the present smiling hour And put it out of fortune's power. When you see a curly blond head bobbing along the corridor, you may be certain it is Helen. Helen's cheerfulness will surely chase those glooms away. She can laugh at a joke, be it - on herself or someone else. Her time is pretty well occupied, either in reading, drawing, or working at the B. F. Brown School. Ida Helen Barrett A willing heart makes a willing hand. Ida is one Westminsterite who should get a medal for braving last winter's storms in order to come to school. She lives a long distance from the busline and many times had to wait for the bus by the side of the road. However, endurance is very essential when one is going to be a nurse. Page 10 BOULDEfi. Robert Nelson Beauregard The man worth while is the one that will smile whe goes wrong. Bub, as he is more popularly known to all his classmates, is a fellow of many qualities, all good. He is usually quite retiring but can hold his own in any animated argument or conversation. His cheery nod and smile are known to all, even the lowly sophomore, and his trumpet playing ability is recognized throughout the school. His ambition is to go to business college and become an accountant. Band 2. 3, 4, Baseball 3, Football, Dramatic Club, Orchestra 3, 4, Pep Club 4. Dino Mario Belli A tender smile, our sorrows' only balm. Dino is one of our efficient marshals who is employed outside of school as a garden worker on Stockwell's farm. He also raises his own rabbits. He intends to leave all this, however, for the Coast Guard or the Navy. Ralph Eugene Bennett The mildest manners with the bravest mind. Ralph's blue eyes and sparkling smile convince us that he is J ! an Irish lad. Ralph doesn't take his school work very seriously, r As he tends to keep things to himself we have not been informed  y about his plans for the future. Reading tnaketh a full man. Dave numbers among his extra-curricular activities the presidency of the Y.P.H.A. of which he has been an active member for some time. He has been listed also, for the past two years, on the rolls of the Debating Club. He devotes his leisure time to the writing of poetry, but as a life's work he is more interested in business admin- istration. French Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Relay 3, Debating Club 3, 4. David William Berlyn Eleanor Evelyn Basque A sweet, obliging, kindly soul. Eleanor is a quiet but most enjoyable classma e. She is always polite, friendly, and entertaining. She plans to become a secretary. Her hobbies are collecting souvenirs and photographs. She has also been very active outside school, mainly in sports. Basketball 2, 3, 4, French Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Hockey 4. Rose Genevieve Battistella Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low. Rose's ready smile and happy disposition have made her a likable girl. She has taken part in many athletic activities and gives the school her loyal support. Her hobby is collecting postcards from various places. Her ambition is to become a dressmaker. Vol- leyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, 4. Lorraine Adrienne Beaulac On the way to success. Lorraine is a gay, jolly student whose ambition is to become another Florence Nightingale. She has indeed all the good qualities rjQ of one. Her hobbies are drawing and painting. With these interests, s i cJ( we are sure tnat tne future will be a pleasant one for her. Volley- ball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Blanche Florence Begnoche Who can forget the rich light of her smile? Blanche is happy-go-lucky and doesn't seem to have a care in the world. She is always getting into mischief but has learned to wiggle out of it tactfully. Blanche is fond of sports, especially basketball. She is a business course student and hopes to become a secretary in the future. Hockey, Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Page 11 BOLLDE . _ V 1940 William Peter Bianchini An honest man's word is as good as his bond. Willie is a little fellow with a big smile. His dancing ability, we are all familiar with. At present he helps Rudy with his dancing s;udio. Willie is a great runner and his plans for the future run along this line. Willie tells us that girls do not seriously interest h'm for he is bent on remaining a bachelor. Track Team 2, 3, Junior Prom 3, Relay Team 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Pep Club 4. Kirwan Albert Bilson A smile is worth a million dollars but it doesn't cost a cent. Kirwin goes by the nam; of Ace in Westminster, a name which was given him because of his skill in all sports, especially softball. He received, also, another nickname. Speed, a result of his work in his father's store. If he gets into the Navy, which is his ambition, he may acquire another nickname. Track 3. Robert Elmer Blanchard Character is higher than intellect. Robert is the strong silent type, and can usually be found talk- ing in the corridor. Although not an overzealous student, Bob is an excellent dancer, and this seems to him to be more important than school work. Bob's memory is not of the best, and it is perhaps because of this that he intends to become a plumber, so as to con- tinue the plumber's custom of forgetting tools. Hector Ernest Bolduc An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness. Hector has one guiding passion in his life — his Ford. As soon as school is over he may be seen dashing for his beloved jalopy, and as far as we have been able to find out, he seems to spend most of his time tinkering with it. At one time during his school career he sang first bass in the Glee Club and did an excellent job of it. At present he works for the Bolduc Ice Corporation, and someday hopes to take change of the business. Yvanna Marv Belletete Be good, sweet maid, and let who will, be clever. Yvanna is a quiet member of the class. She gave equal amounts of time to her studies and social activities. Her great ambition is to become a nurse. Gertrude Lucille Belliveau Politeness costs nothing, and gains everything. Gert with her dark hair and eyes is an interesting person to know. She is a swell pal, a grand sport, and one of the best dancers in our class. Her ability at artistic decoration was proved by her work on the Junior Prom Committee. Although we feel that her art could carry her far, Gert's plans for the future are comparatively domestic. Hockey, Dramatic Club 2, Volleyball 2, 3, Junior Prom 3. Doris Mae Berry Enjoy life while you may. Doris is very, very quiet for so big a girl. She is a willing worker, and will stick to a thing until it's finished. Doris has a sense of humor, which, perhaps, helps her in taking care of children after school. Her goal is office work. Basketball 2. Yvonne Bernadette Blanchette And every hour, a thought in readiness. Yvonne is that jolly, medium-size, brown-haired girl you see passing quietly in the corridors. Although she belongs to the com- mercial group she does not believe in studying too much, although she has fairly good marks to her credit. She belongs to the 4H Club, which was organized by a group of girls in South Fitchburg. Her hobbies are collecting stamps and photographs of her friends. After graduation, she would like to work in an office. Page 12 BOULDER. 1940 Alfred William Boucher He most prevails who nobly dares. Alfred has a quiet but likable personality. He spends a great deal of his time reading and is well versed in many subjects. During the years that he has spent in Fitchburg High we all have come to like him, and feel sure that he will be a success in the paper busi- ness which he has chosen for his life's work. Gerard Jean Boudreau Chance everywhere has power. Here's a fellow who knows of things to do and how to do them. In school he's the tall, rather quiet young man with the curly hair that all girls seem to like. And if you want to know anything about U. S. History, Gerard is the fellow to ask. John Vearen Bowers Gaiety is the soul's health. The Great Dubber must have found the fountain of youth because he always appears as fresh as a spring day even though he maintains a job at the Y, goes to at least one dance a week, has had dates with thirty-six different girls, belongs to the Hi-Y, worries about his future, and leads our cheers. What a man! Football, Debasing Club 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Cheerleader 3, 4, Pep Club, Open Meeting, Senior Class Play 4. Lawrence Newell Brigham A tender heart; a will inflexible. Larry's reliability is well-known, for during the past three years he has held several responsible positions in school. Since his sopho- more year he has been a business manager of the Red and Gray. During his junior year he was a member of the Class Ring Com- mittee, and this year he has been a collector of class dues. Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4, Class Ring 3, Band 3, 4, Class Dues 4. Gloria Ann Boscardin Work well done, will always aid one. • Gloria is one of our special honor pupils. Her scholastic ability has made her well-known to all the class members. She has never jR come to school with lessons unprepared. We know she will be an efficient teacher, for such is her ambition. Hockey 2, Deck Tennis, Latin Club, Red and Gray Board 3, 4, Round Table, Councillor 4. y s Irene Rose Boucher (j ty. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Irene is a very pleasant girl with a ready smile for everyone. She is one of the few lucky girls who have been chosen to be a Junior Member of the Fitchburg Women's Club. Irene's ambition is to be a teacher of either French or history. Basketball, Volley- ball 2, French Club 3, Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee 4. Claire Gloria Boudreau Earnestness commands the respect of mankind. Claire is one of our most efficient part-timers. She is learning the trade of a librarian from Miss Sherwin. Being musically inclined she enjoys strumming her guitar and yodeling. Claire is also a col- lector of stamps and snapshots. After gradua tion she wishes to be an efficient and accurate secretary. Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, French Club 4. Laura Mary Boudreau Chatter helps the world go round. Laura is usually considered a quiet girl. She is short, small, has dark hair, and sparkling brown eyes. She doesn't believe in studying too much. She passes her time studying photography and she now develops her own films. She loves to collect snapshots. She would like to become a typist after graduation. French Club 2, 3, 4. Page 13 BOULDER 1940 George Edward Brown He possesses a hearty appetite. George claims he is going to be a big game hunter. He is a happy kind of fellow and is always ready with a quick comeback. Collecting medals was once his hobby but he decided that button pins would be much easier to obtain. He also collects keys and padlocks which he rattles on Hallowe'en night. Arthur William Brusila An honest heart possesses a kingdom. Art helps, as a stage hand, to put on our dramatic productions. He is very much interested in photography. Arthur is in the trombone section of the band. Art tells good fish stories because he has had lots of practice for his hobby is fishing. Club 4. Band 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Doris Louise Bowen She studies music, we have learned. Doris is talented in many arts. Her interest must lie in the finer things of life, for not only has she shown her ability in art, but in music as well. Her hobby is handicrafts and drawing, and she was a member of the Art Club in her sophomore year. She is a fine pianist and has often delighted the Dramatic Club with her playing. She plans to continue her studies in music after graduation. Art Club 2, Orchestra 3, Dramatic Club 4. Reathel Marguerite Briggs For a light heart Hies long. Tall, dark, and glamorous, Ray has captured the heart of many a lad. But only one remained and sadly enough he is now at college. Ray passes the dull moments away by learning the latest songs and keeping sport write-ups. She is a lovely dancing partner. She is interested in advertising. Basketball 2. 4. Hockey 3, 4. Loretta Dorothy Brooks Merrily, merrily shall I live. Loretta has the desirable combination of a fair complexion, brown wavy hair, and a sunny disposition. We can usually see Loretta hurrying to and from Crocker Field, for she is Mr. Steven- son's capable secretary. Her chief occupation is shooting people — with a camera, of course. This young lady's future plans include becoming a private secretary to a criminal lawyer, where she will see that justice is done. Volleyball 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 3. Olympia Lee Buratti Deep hair, dark eyes — not too dark To be deep, and full of feeling. Lee is the great sport of the senior class for she is a very active and attractive athlete in basketball, hockey, and volleyball. Lee is planning to become either a telephone operator or a dress designer. Besides playing the piano she likes to collect pictures of movie stars. Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Page 14 Walter Elmer Buck Learning, like the lunar beam, affords light. Some of Bucky's virtues are his wavy blond hair, his blue eyes, his height, and his manner. He is a great sportsman, particularly in hunting. He also is very energetic as he gets up early to peddle milk. Bucky is also active in the DeMolay. Football 2. James Vincent Patrick Carnivale Habits form character and character is destiny. James is a cheerful little classmate, who exhibited exceptional skill in basketball. This athletic skill is not limited to basketball only but extends to other sports as well. The principles he has learned from his hobby of airplane modeling should prove an asset in his endeavor to become a pilot in the United States Air Force. Basket- ball 4. BOULDER Frederick George Carpenter The wisest man is he who thinks himself the least so. Freddie was a happy-go-lucky member of our class but he always had time to study. Freddie is full of joy and sarcasm which is all in fun. He is also generous and good natured with a smile for everyone. Football, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Pep Club, Councillor 4. Richard Edward Chambers A man should endeavor to be pleasant as a reed, yet as hard as a cedar-wood. Richard, one of the red-headed members of the senior class, can usually be seen hurrying along the corridors, going nowhere in particular. During his spare time he works in the stock room of a department store. For his future work, Richard plans to become a printer or a musician. Football 3. Frederick Alget Charbonneau Politeness is to goodness what words are to thoughts. From Westminster comes Fred, a quiet, introspective lad, whose words are few but carefully chosen. His future work lies in either the field of public speaking or writing. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Debating Club 4. Oscar Theodore Charron Responsibility educates. Oscar's four big weaknesses are: hunting, fishing, clothes, and women. If he isn't working in his father's garage, he is sure to be hunting or fishing, but if by some chance he isn't doing either of these, he is courting. As for clothes, Oscar is well dressed anytime and is noted for his flashy shoes. French Club 3. Jean Paterson Burton Earnestness is the soul of work. Jean is a valuable member of the Red and Gray Board. She welcomes opportunities for hiking or bicycling. She also uses the needle well, and has prepared herself in the belief that The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Jean is an active member of the Girls' Friendly Society. Her future plans include studying dietetics at Framingham State Teachers' College. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Red and Gray Board 3, 4, Round Table, Marshal 4. Madeline Margaret Lena Capone A merry maid is she! Maddy takes advantage of all the pleasures school affords, yet she does not neglect her studies. She lends support to all branches of athletics. Her major interest is singing, and she has given great pleasure to the class of '40. Her melodious voice is guaranteed to chase away all the shadows of gloom from her path in life. Hockey, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Pep Club 4. Theresa Mary Cardone A quiet visage covers a multitude of things. Theresa is another of our brunette attractions with sparkling eyes and much pep. Her frequent giggles offer happy moments to herself and to those about her. Her chief interest is in social life. In fact, her interest is so great that she has made a hobby of asking questions and learning what to think, what to say, or what to do in dealing with social living. After graduation, Theresa plans to train herself for hairdressing. Marjorie Ann Casassa High flights she had and wit as well And so her tongue was never still. Midge is a person one would call calm, cool, and collected, for no matter what the trouble, Midge always keeps her wits about her. Her sunny disposition may be due to her study of poetry. She needs to look at a poem but once and then knows it for all time. Her future ambition lies within the walls of a hospital where she will help cure the ill. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Prophecy 4. Page 13 BOULDER 1940 Antonio Joseph Chirco Knowledge is power. Tony appears to be very quiet and reserved while in school, but we wonder about him after school hours! He is very much inter- ested in golf, and even caddies in his spare time. Tony's great ambi- tion is to become a golf pro, and we say, More power to you, Tony. Richard Oliver Collette Exercise is the vital principle of health. Dick is a carefree member of our class, who never seems wor- ried. He is an ardent collector of stamps and is also interested in photography. Dick's real ambition in life is to become a mining engineer. In the past summer vacations he has been a caddy at the Oak Hill Country Club. Dick is one of our best runners. He proved this in track activities and the '39 relay races. Track 2, 3, 4, Relay Team 3, Council Chairman, Hand Book Committee, Senior Class Party 4. Paul Ubert Congdon Wit and humor belong to genius alone. Paul is like an electric current for he is a regular live wire, and a gay young spark who is sometimes shocking. He is the presi- dent of the Pep Club. Paulie excelled in squad B football his junior year and basketball all three years. He is a real rooter for F. H. S., who doesn't let anything interfere with his studying. VX'ith his athletic ability Paul should make a good physical training teacher. Foot- ball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom 3, Dramatic Club, Pep Club, Councillor, Basketball 4. Harry William Cook Happiness is not the end of life; character is. Though Cookie isn't quite six feet four he makes up for it in personality. He is one of those who have a gift of gab. Harry is known for smooth ice skating. Cookie plays shortstop on the base- ball team. As another specialty he works in Brockleman's. Track 2. Baseball 3. Rosina Florence Cascio A friend of the human race. Rosina has plenty to do beside homework for she is very athletic and plays basketball, volleyball, and field hockey. Her hobbies are dancing and social work. She also is in the Girl Scouts. Rosina in- tends to be a nurse. Hockey 2, 3, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Basketball, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Eleanor Mary Cassinari An open book ma kes a scholar. Eleanor is a person who believes in getting her homework done, no matter how long it takes. She is a studious girl and gets good marks. Eleanor collects dog statues for a hobby and likes sports very much. She intends to be either a nurse or a dietician when she leaves school. Pauline Cecile Charron Mischief is thy middle name. Small, carefree, and full-of-fun describes Pauline. Her wit is well-known to her associates. She plays basketball well and is a good student. In the hallways, Pauline is often seen overloaded with school books ! She is a drum-major with the St. Joseph Bugle and Drum Corps. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Volleyball, Hockey 2, 4, Basket- ball, French Club 3, 4. Geraldine Rhinehart Christian work or play, as I think best. Jerry is a dark eyed brunette who attends faithfully to her studies. She has been a competent, loyal participant in various sports and also an enthusiastic rooter at the athletic games of the school. Baskeball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, Dramatic Club 4. Page 16 BOULDER 1940 Guy Rudolph Corbosiero Wit is the flower of imagination. , • Guy can usually be found bustling around the school, snapping pictures left and right with his trusty Argus. He is the most candid of candid camera fans and his pictures show that he is no amateur in the art of developing and printing films. His fame as a debater is well known and he is often seen preparing for his next battle of wits and words. He is looking forward to a career in the field of medicine. Dramatic Club, Debating Club 2, 3, 4, Open Meeting 3, Band 3, 4, German Club, Senior Class Play 4. Lawrence Arthur Cravedi He attains whatever he attempts. One of the more talkative members of our class, Lawrence al- ways has a ready smile and an argument. Outside of school he works in his father's market, and can often be seen riding through town on a delivery truck. After graduation he plans to continue working in the market and hopes someday to own his own store. Football 2, 3, Glee Club 4. John Lenice Cushing The contented man is never poor. John, who came to Fitchburg High from Braintree where he was on the gymnastic team, is an ardent builder of model airplanes. His hobby, however, taken up after his day's work is finished, is working as a gas station attendant for the Fitchburg Ice Company. In addition to this he often goes hunting, fishing, and trapping. Gym Team, Track 2, Relay 3. Kenneth Paul Darcy Simplicity of chaiacter is the natural result of proud thought. Not very much is heard from Kenny around school, even though he is one of the handsomest boys in our class. His brown wavy hair is a great asset to his appearance. Kenny is frequently seen at dances both in school and out. Phyllis Margarite Cleveland The old-fashioned girl is best. Phyllis is an interesting person to know. Her pleasant manner, ow tone of voice, and winning smile contribute to her personality. She is a good steamstress and makes many of her nice clothes. Phyllis collects all kinds of pictures. She intends to be a bookkeeper. Volley- ball 3, Dramatic 4. m Helen Jane Cohen As merry as the day is long. Helen is one of our attractive brunettes. She specializes in dramatics, and intends to make this her life's work. As a pastime, Helen collects comical photos. Helen is an active member of the Young People's Hebrew Association. Helen plans to continue her education, but is undecided which college she will attend. Basket- ball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, French Club 4, Senior Class Play 4. Josephine Ann Contessa Be silent and safe; silence never betrays you. Jo is one of our best part-timers. She has no great ambition, but hopes to be a private secretary. Although Jo is taller than the average girl in our class, you do not seem to notice her height, but you can't possibly help noticing her big brown eyes! Volleyball 2, 3,4. Gladys Lillian Cooke Her singing, and her merry glee The mocking bird echoed from his tree. Cookie, being full of appealing friendliness, is one of the best natured lassies of our class. We shall always remember her as the golden voiced girl of the class of '40, who never failed to captivate her listening audience. Besides excelling vocally, she excels also in dancing, basketball, and was once a pingpong champ. Cookie's voice would carry her far, but her plans for the future are domestic. Hockey, Volleyball, Debating Club, Reader's Guild 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Page 1 7 BOULDER 1940 Francis William Delea Fortune favors the bold. Francis is a member of the Fitchburg Sportsmans' Club, who enjoys hunting and fishing in neighboring localities. He hopes to serve Uncle Sam as a clerk in the Post Office ; perhaps his hobby of stamp collecting has interested him in this field of work. Robert Ernest DeLorme Silence is one great art of conversation. Robert is a quiet young fellow, who, though silent most of the time, always has a ready smile and a friendly greeting for those who know him. During the afternoon Robert works for a beverage company, making soda. For his future work he intends to study accounting. Ernest Michael DiGeronimo A well-bred man is always sociable and complaisant. Ernie is that rare type of person who can, at the same time, be a good athlete and a high honor student. His recitations warm the cockles of his teachers' hearts, especially in math in which he shines. Nevertheless when he is playing football he is 150 pounds of dynamite in the shape of a fighting full back. Outside of school hours he is employed at DiNinno's Market. He hopes to go to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Football 2, 4, Ring Committee 3, Basketball, Write-up Committee 4. Frederick John DiLucci is in learning music that many youthful hearts learn to love. Fred, the Rubinoff of the senior class, is a prominent member of the orchestra. A true lover of music he hopes to continue his study of the violin in the Boston Conservatory of Music. Besides playing the violin, Fred is active on the athletic field. He played intramural basketball and was on the relay team. Basketball 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Track, Relay Team 3. Lillian Mary Cormier I do the things I like to do. And leave undone the things I don't. Lillian is a short, blond, blue-eyed girl in the commercial group. Formerly, Lillian was a movie fan but lately her interest in movies has declined. It is believed that Cupid has finally reached her heart and she may soon take up domestic life. Hockey 2, French Club 2, 3, Reader's Guild 3. Pauline Emma Cote Work is only well done when it's done with a will. Pauline is a cute little brunette, who comes all the way from Ashburnham to attend our school. One of Pauline's favorite sports is dancing. She is a member of a social club and the choir of her church. Pauline's ambition is to become a hairdresser. Lucille Odna Cournoyer An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. You will remember Lucille by her grand smile and her red hair. You may also remember her through the French Club or the Girl Scouts for she is active in both. Lucille has a collection of toy Scotty dogs. Her ambition is to be a nurse. Hockey 2, 3, Dramatic Club, French Club 2, 3, 4. Dorothy Beatrice Crockford Light of step and heart was she. Dorothy is one of the smallest girls of our class, but very active for her size. She is well-liked by both sexes. There is only one fault with Dot; she prefers dancing to books, but ranks high in both. There are no dull moments in life for this young lass. Councillor, Dramatic Club 2, Basketball 3, Debating Club 2, 3, 4. Page 18 BOULDER 1940 Henry Anthony DiTcmmaso Character is the governing, element of life and is above genius. Hank is tall and humorous. He was a member of the football team, and his number fourteen became the pride of the squad. Al- ways full of fun, he is a good friend to have. Hank plans to enter Noriheastern University after he graduates. Football 2, 3, 4. John Kenneth Dupress The pen is the tongue of the mind. John has built himself quite a reputation by winning several prize essays. He has a marvelous faculty for remembering facts and a cunning logic which he exercises in argumentation, as members of Mr. Dillon's history class have found out. He is interested in science, and has read a good deal about radio, electricity, and the photo-electric cell. Red and Gray 3, 4, Round Table 4. Roderic Alfred Durling Cheerfulness is the sign of wisdom. Rod is one of those persons who make themselves felt rather than heard. He sings second tenor in the Glee Club. Although we realize he is no Nelson Eddy he has an interest in music and a talented voice. His hobbies are many but among them he numbers hunting, fishing, and aviation as foremost. Glee Club 3, 4. Durward Wells Eastman Jesters do often prove prophets. A mighty hunter he! Durward, according to all reports, is a regular Nimrod, who during the hunting season can be seen al- most any day roaming the forests in pursuit of his favorite sport. The stories which he relates of his prowess as a huntsman help relieve the monotony of the school day, for the least of them is suffi- cient to liven the dullest moment. Baseball, Basketball 2, Tennis 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, Band 3, 4, French Club 4. Jean Marie Crossland My tongue within my lips I rein, For one who talks much must talk in vain. Jean is one of those girls you often see but seldom hear. Al- though she is quiet, she takes part in various outside activities. Jean has a friendly nature and spends much of h?r time taking care of those who are much younger than herself. She is also an active mem- ber of the Christian Endeavor Society. Her hobby is making collec- tions of miniature articles. Business school will probably beckon Jean after graduation. Irene Flora DeLisle Mine is a lofty ambition as wide as the world I covet. Irene is a small, dark-haired girl who pores over her books and studies very hard. Irene has already made her entry at St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester and is determined to become an expert nurse. She is also interested in collecting old coins. Basketball 2. Josephine Ethel Dellagono A smile that glows with friendship. Joe is neither rowdy nor dull. Her presence brightens the social gatherings of her own crowd. Jo's passions are dancing and the movies. Her ambition is to work in an office. When Parke Snow needs a spare girl, Jo serves as a pleasant sales clerk. Jo belongs to St. Anthony's Dramatic Club. E)ramatic Club 3. Anna Der-Minasian These are the days of our youth, our days of glory and honor. Anna is the dark curly-haired girl you see flitting around the corridors. All the girls envy her lovely naturally curly hair. Anna is also another one of the many girls in our class whose ambition is to design clothes. This is not surprising because Anna's hobby is sewing. Page 19 BOULDER 1940 Robert Sherman Eccleston Smiles are of love the food. Robert or Eccie, as he is commonly known, is one of those lucky persons who are never without a witty remark. A good me- chanic, he can construct anything from model airplane to boats. His latest endeavor is an automobile. He also helps to support our local dance halls not only as a dancer but as a hot trumpet in an orchestra Eccie also is a Golden Eagle Scout. Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Robert William Elkas Levity of behavior is the bane of all that is good and virtuous. A busy boy, Bob has taken the college course with the inten- tion of entering a College of Pharmacy. If he works as hard at phar- macy as he does at his studies and ou'side activities, there is no reason why he should not be successful. Bob is a he-man too. He helped beat the class of '39 in the relay. Red and Gray Board, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Relay, Latin Club 3, French Club, Round Table 4. Frank Robert Erickson The great end of life is not knowledge but action. Iggie as he is better known, is one of the O. Henry boys. He is a valuable pitcher on our baseball team and probably will be a major leaguer. The students who know him well realize what a joy it is to be in his presence and hear his pungent puns. Iggie is the sort of person who plays when he plays, works when he works, and thinks all the time. Baseball 3. Philip Albanie Flanagan fth v Humor is often mingled with sensibility. Phil is one of the school's best jokers, filled to the brim with merriment, laughter, and witty remarks. His shaggy locks reveal his fun-loving, carefree nature which everyone appreciates. Our class is proud of the gridiron spirit that Phil displayed. Football 2, 3, Dramatic 3, 4, Junior Prom 3. Catherine Femino Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle. Ca hcrine is one of the smaller members of our class. She has a smile for everyone due perhaps to the fine set of teeth which she possesses. She does not excel in sports, but enjoys watching ih m. Her aim after graduation is to do stenographic work. Charlotte Thomasine Flynn Her smiling lips betray a heart of gold. Charlie is one of the best liked girls in our class. Her radiant grin, her cheerful greeting, and her readiness to help, to defend, or to fight for her friends have been her chief characteristics. She was our cheerleader in our sophomore year. Charlie may be seen, afternoons, cruising around in her mother's Plymouth. Charlie's enthusiasm has greatly influenced many school activities. Cheer- leader, Hockey, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior and Senior Reception 3, Pep Club, French Club, Write-ups, Class Play 4. Doris Evelyn Forsell Climbing after knowledge infinite. Doris excites much envy for her beautiful large blue eyes. She is the possessor of a Golden Eaglet award, which she well deserves for she is conscientious and enjoys doing things for other people. Her ambition is to become a nurse in the government service or on board ship. Doris's hobby is collecting poems. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 3, 4, German Club, Write-up Com- mittee 4. Dorothy Ida Frank She to her friends doth companionship present. Dorothy is a very agreeable and pleasant worker and should make a good nurse. She likes little children very much. Dorothy has a very interesting hobby, collecting stamps. Debating Club, Dramatic Club 4. Page 20 BOULDE R 1940 Donald Woodruff Fletcher Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man. Don is the young man you see going down the corridors wear- ing bright plaid hunting shirts. This seems proper because Don is quite a hunter and is good enough to be a member of the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club. He seems to want to follow in his Dad's footsteps, because his one ambition is to be a contractor. Coun- cillor 2, Class Colors 3. Edward Gerard Flood An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. Edward's posture is unequaled in F.H.S. If this has anything to do with character it shows that he is confident and can look the world in the face. When he isn't doing his regular home work he studies chemistry which he hopes to take up as his life work. Councillor 3. Alfred Paul Forest is better to be always prepared than to suffer once. Al has an unusual and interesting hobby, that of bird-raising and has had many interesting experiences with birds and their habits. He is a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and is quite proficient in the art of scouting. David Louis Forest Silence brings friendship. Dave enjoys the distinction of being the possessor of a wave which, according to all appearances, is actually permanent. Nat- urally he is envied by all the girls, and not a few of the boys. Dave has a hobby, that of making flying model airplanes in his spare time. He is a member of the track team, and belongs to the ultra- exclusive Hi-Hatters. Track 3. Dorothy Cogswell Gage have a heart with room for every joy. Dorothy is Westminster's contribution to the singing world. She display her talent in the Girls' Glee Club and in many organ- izations in Westminster. Go to church some Sunday morning up in the wilderness and hear for yourself. Elpeneke Gamvas Art is the music of the soul. El pie is one of Miss Nason's art enthusiasts. She is the possessor of a pleasing personality and a vivacity, which have won her many friendships. She plans to become an art teacher. Judging by her past record Elpie is well on the road to success. Theresa Frances Gerante Sow a thought and reap an act. Terry is a dark-haired girl with a very sweet voice. She enter- tains many friends with her singing. Terry also owns hands capable of designing and sewing. Her future plans are to open a dress shop and become a designer and dressmaker. Sophie Margaret Giunta My own thoughts are my companions. Sophie may be small in stature, but she has personality. She is an earnest worker, dependable, and capable. After school hours, Sophie is kept busy working at Giadone's Gasoline Station as a bookkeeper. Her chief interests are outside of school hours ; there- fore, she doesn't participate in many school functions. After gradua- tion Sop hie plans to continue bookkeeping. Page 21 BOULDER 1940 3 Gerald Rodolphe Forest A kind heart is a fountain of gladness. Gerald is an amateur photographer and a collector of old coins. J-fe is a basketball player, too. He belonged to the Debating Club Tor three years. No wonder he talks so well ! This is really excellent training for him, too, for he plans to study law. He seems to be Jquiet but he really is very nice. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, Debating jClub, French Club 2, 3, 4, Councillor, Dramatic Club. Prize Speak- jing 4. Vernon Richard Foss He is truly happy uho makes others happy. To be an artist is Vernon's ambition. His artistic work at pre- sent consists of etching in silver and copper, but later on he may branch out into other fields of art. However, don't exclude him from music, for his training in the high school band and in a church choir have brought out his varied musical abilities. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4. Arthur Louis Gagnon, Jr. The eye is the pulse of the soul. Arthur is one of the quietest boys in our class although he has a grand sense of humor. He is very adept at writing poetry. We imagine he would be a better poet than an accountant, which is his one ambition, because of the excellence of his recently written poetry. Ask Arthur to tell you about the poem he wrote entitled, Eyes. Debating Club 2, 3, 4. George Frederick Gay Learning is the eye of the mind. Jake is another one of those seniors, who, although unassuming, manage to do a great deal. He is quite an expert in making model airplanes. He is a member of the Whalom Roller Skating Club. In the summer he works at Marshall's Farm among the apple trees and has had many exciting times there. Following graduation he wishes to become an airplane mechanic. V Dorothy Ann Grainger Live to love and laugh. Dot has the type of eyes that seems to entrance you, and they have already cast a spell over one member of our class. Athletics interest her and she has been an enthusisatic participant in many sports. Dot has made plans to take a course in hairdressing after she leaves high school. Basketball 2. Dramatic Club, Volleyball 3, 4. Frances Louise Gray Corridors were made to walk in, Not for little girls to talk in. Frances is a very quiet young lady who possesses a grand per- sonality. She has a unique hobby, collecting phone numbers. Maybe Frances could help some of the boys by supplying them with num- bers. We hear ballroom dancing is also one of Frances' pastimes. Glee Club, French Club, 2, Hockey 3, Dramatic Club 4. Claire Janet Grenier Be merry if you are wise. Claire is always cheerful and prepared to fall in line and co- operate. She is one of our redheaded seniors and can always be found in the company of Blanche Begnoche. Claire is one of our high honor pupils and has showed her commercial ability by being chosen to work as a part-timer for Mr. Howard at the school bank. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, Hockey 3. Blanche Virginia Griffin Little said is soonest mended. Blanche is interested in many things. For sports, she prefers basketball and volleyball. She has a sweet voice and belongs to the Glee Club. Her hobby, collecting spoons, seems interesting. She is also interested in nursing. Blanche is very pleasant, and has the fun- niest little giggle that you can imagine. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 4. Page 22 BOULDE-R. bee i m- Peter Giammalvo The greatest learning, is to be seen in the greatest plainness. Pete should be well known, to all who like to bowl, as he can usually be found at the other end of a bowling alley, working as pin boy. Although he is mostly associated with an indoor sport, his real joy is hunting and fishing. Because of this Pete hopes to become a Forest Ranger or a Guide. Track, Relay 3, 4. 1940 David Crawford Glen Skill and confidence are an unconquered army. Glenny is one of our cheeriest seniors. His infectious grin is a common sight, while passing through the corridors. Glenny is worth a bit of his weight in gold for, in the sophistication of his junior year, he swallowed a few goldfish. He tells us that he would like to excel as a teacher and he plans to attend the Fitchburg State Teachers' College. Radio Club 2. Henry John Godek Use pastime so as not to lose time. Piffy. as his ruddy cheeks show, is a happy person who likes the out-of-doors. He has changed from a sober youth to a frivolous person who is now the life of the party. Piff has won many friends by his amiable personality and good nature. He hasn't taken life seriously, as yet, but we have much faith in his future. Assistant Manager of Football 3, Manager of Football, Dramatic Club 4. Robert Powers Gooding Opportunity is the cream of time. Bob is rather a quiet fellow. Bob's outside activity is a very interesting one and of real value for he spends his leisure hours running an amateur radio station. He belongs to a radio organiza- tions For the future Bob wishes to be either a radio operator or a molrier. Anna Rachel Guglielmi Cheerfulness and good-will make labor light. Anna is a part-timer in the school office. She makes a good office girl because she has the carriage of a queen and a very pleasant smile. Outside of school Anna plays a violin in a dance orchestra. After graduation she intends to form an all-girl dance band. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Debating Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Open Debate 4. Betty Evelyn Hancock Wearing her wisdom lightly. Betty is a delightful young lady with the dignity proper to a senior. She has a very interesting hobby, designing clothes. She wants, however, to go to a hairdressing school. She has a pleasing smile and many friends. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Henna Rose Harju The silent countenance often speaks. One does not often see a girl as typical of her nationality as Henna is, with her blond hair and clear complexion. All her char- acteristics are proof of her Finnish descent. Her marks indicate that free-hand drawing is her most outstanding subject, and it is no wonder for drawing is her hobby. After graduation Henna plans to take up secretarial work. Priscilla Irene Hauler W hat sweet delight a quiet life affords. Priscilla's quiet manner is apt to make people think that she is very serious. She is nice to know and has won friends by her cheery smile. Priscilla is much interested in sewing and someday she may be a dressmaker. Page 23 BOULDER 1940 Leon Earl Grow Cheerfulness is the principal ingredient in the composition of health. Leon is a fellow who is always fooling with his teachers. Al- though he is always joking, he seems to find time to study and make the honor rolls. Leon is planning to enter some technical school to study either mechanical or chemical engineering. Although he is not an active athlete, he is greatly interested in sports. Relay Team 3. Leo Patrick Hachey Fortunate is he whom the dangers of others render cautious. This is Leo. He's the tall, dark type that is always welcome and always a good sport. Speaking of sports, he is known here- abouts as a baseball player of no mean ability. He was also a main- stay on the Relay Team. Maybe he gets in condition from his jaunt, via Cleghorn, to school every morning. Raymond Fredrick Hakkila The countenance is the index of the mind. Ray, that tall, blond fellow from Westminster, is considered bashful. This isn't so, judging from his progress in Gardner; how- ever, at the present time he's concentrating his charms on a brown- eyed girl who lives near him. He hopes to be an aviator later in ife which probably accounts for the fact that his mind is in the clouds most of the time. Dramatic Club 2. Jefferson Alonso Hall A thinking man is always striking out something new. Jeff is a member of the Dramatic Club and aids its activities by serving on the stage crew. He is the member-at-large of the Hi-Y , Club and president of the Rollstone Young Men's Class. His hobby Is molding and modeling. His many projects in these lines should prove helpful in attaining his goal as an architectual engineer. Class Motto Committee 3, Dramatic Club 4. Margaret May Haven There's mischief in this maid. Margaret is one of the pleasantest and most charming members of the senior class. She has plenty of pep and likes all sorts of sports, swimming, hiking, skating, and dancing, if that may be classified as a sport. She's very clever in knitting and sewing. Miggles, also, takes elocution lessons from Miss Quinlan. No wonder she has such a lovely voice! Dramatic 2, 3, 4, Class Colors 3, Write-up Committee 4, German Club 4. Barbara Myles Hayton A modest miss is she. Barbara came from Warren, Mass., but now lives in West- minster. Though she is rather new to Fitchburg we all like her a lot. Her quiet manner and good looks have won her many new friends. She has as a hobby, collecting match folders and coins. Latin Club 4. Mary Patricia Healy 'Tis good will makes intelligence. Mary likes to play basketball, as well as to referee. In fact, she plans to be a future gymnasium teacher. During the summer months she is a Red Cross instructor and a senior life-saver. Mary certainly has an interesting hobby, for she likes to distinguish a person's voice over the telephone. Call her sometime! Basketball 2, 3, 4, Tennis, Councillor 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Bernice Gladys Hilf Wisdom is better than rubies. Bernice is an efficient commercial student. Someday she will make a very capable accountant, for such is her desire. At present, she is working at State Teachers' College doing secretarial work. This has no harmful effect on her studies, for she still is a special honor student. Bernice finds postcard collecting an interesting diversion. Dramatic Club 2, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, Basketball 4. Page 24 BOULDER 1940 Herbert Edward Halliday Nothing is more valuable to a man than courtesy. Teddy is one of our more prominent senior boys. Beside being vice-president of both the Pep and Glee Clubs he busies himself with athletics. Perhaps he cultivated his preference for dim lights and smooth dancing in New York, where lives a fairer damsel than all. As for the future, Ted's headed for the University of Washington where he will study forestry. Football 3, 4, Pep Club, vice-president, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Pep Dance Committee, Write-up Committee, Class Prophecy, Senior Class Play 4. Olavi Heimo Halttunen The ink of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of the martyr. As Olavi is a marshal on the fourth floor corridor, he is quite a familiar figure to us all. He has a hobby quite different from anyone else's, which is the prognostication of the results of such contests as football, baseball, boxing, and track. Optometry is the field that interests Olavi as a life work. Junior Relay Team 3, Collector of Class Dues 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Class Prophecy, Assist- ant Councillor, Senior Class Play 4. Bernard Peter Hart True to his word, his work, and his friend. Bunny was known to all of us as a right guard par excellence. During the football tilts with our rivals his number, 18, could al- ways be seen in the midst of th e throng. Although he isn't large he has the tenacity and fighting spirit of a bull-dog and a never-say-die spirit. His favorite hobby is shooting and we can well believe that he does a good job of punching out the bullseyes. His ambition is to prepare himself to be a veterinary. Football 2, 3, 4, Relay 3, Round Table 4. Donald Bernard Hawthorne He is merry as a cricket. Don is one of our noisiest seniors who believe in being heard as well as seen. We wouldn't call studying his favorite pastime. He is one good athlete whom we couldn't do without on the football field or indeed in baseball. His captivating smile and husky body make him a popular figure about the school. His gallant walk makes O it easy for him to carry two or three cases of Taters. Football 2, 3, 4.C VC « t v J n'— Alice Estella Holmes Honest labor bears a lovely face. Alice is noted for her exceptional ability in playing the Hawaiian guitar. This is her hobby, and one which affords not only herself but others a great deal of pleasure. Alice is also well known for her friendliness. She is quite studious, and intends to enter the State Teachers' College after graduation. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Laila Viola Honkala Happiness consists in activity. Such is the constitution of her nature. Laila is one of the scholarly members of our class. She can be seen hurrying to and fro from the library, for she is Miss Sherwin's efficient secretary. Her chief hobby is reading, and much of her time is devoted to good literature. Laila hopes to become a secretary after graduation. Dramatic Club 2. Hazel Alice Hooper They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. Cheerful happy-go-lucky Hazel is more willing to laugh than be serious. That friendly smile has made her popular among her friends. One of her favorite subjects is sewing. Hazel's work on the Red and Gray Board may be listed as one of her most successful achievements. Red and Gray Board, Glee Club 4. Marjorie Edna Hughes Take the world as it is, not as it ought to be. Margie's dark brown eyes are always flashing and she seems to have no worries. Although she takes care of children now, Margie's greatest ambition is to be a secretary when she graduates. She enjoys jitterbugging a great deal, and can always be seen whenever a jam session is going on. Glee Club, Basketball, Hockey 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Councillor 3. Page 25 BOULDER 1940 Robert Alexander Hay A jaithjul jriend is the true image of the deity. Watch for a beachwagon full of boys and at night full of girls if_you want to find Robert. His delight in moonlit nights — any ht is okay, however — probably accounts for the fact that his Hbfne work is usually incomplete when he arrives at school, so in panish class he has to do his math and so on. Raefield Millard Hicks Virtue is the path of praise. Industrious is the word for Raefield. When he was a small boy he collected newspapers, later he worked on a truck farm, and now he is helping his father construct buildings. This early training will aid him greatly when he becomes a man of the world for he should know how to work hard and efficiently. Band 2, 3, 4. Robert Usher Holden The more a man knows, the less he talks. Bobs name has been one of the most frequent on the special honor roll. He was co-editor of the Red and Gray and took an active part in the French and Latin clubs, serving as Consul in the latter. He has a diversity of hobbies, including in his repertoire flower gardening, airplane modeling, collecting stamps and antiques. His fluency and ability to comprehend subjects should help him become a successful lawyer. French Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Red and Gray Board, Latin Club 3, 4, School Council, Round Table, Write-up Committee, Co-editor Red and Gray 4. Zygmcnt Holtz Character makes one great in all conditions. Ziggie as we all know him, has one pet aversion — Spanish. Although he conjugates verbs with unerring accuracy, when it comes to vocabulary and translation he seems to take a nosedive. During his spare time he may be seen industriously grubbing away in the good earth at Pierce's Greenhouse. His hobby is making model air- planes. After graduation he plans to be a truck-driver. Gym team 3. Barbara Lorraine Jackson She relishes a joke, and delights in a pun. Barb is a very popular member of our class. Although she hails from the country. West Fitchburg, she is very active in school sports. She has helped her team many times to win a basketball game. Bar- ba.a's favorite subject is stenography. We do not know whether the teacher has anything to do with this or not. Councillor 2, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis 2, 3, 4, Archery 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Eila Ingrid Janhunen Let your conscience be your guide. At some time within the past year didn't you hear some boy saying, She's all right ? If you did, chances were that he was speaking about Eila, a popular member of our class. Eila formerly went to Gardner High but changed to Fitchburg in her junior year. Dramatic Club, Councillor, Marshal 4. Doris Ruth Jena Be sure you are right, then go ahead. Because of her good nature and carefree manner. Doris is popu- lar with everyone. Her leisure hours are spent in soap sculpturing. Her interest in sports has not been too great, but nevertheless, hearty and enthusiastic. She expects to be a hairdresser. Basketball, Volley- ball 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, 4. Edith Gertrude Jenkins Often seen, but seldom heard. Edith is a quiet girl who blushes every time someone speaks to her. She likes all sports, especially basketball. She is a member of the Girl Scouts and the Rainbow. Edith's desire after graduation is to become a sewing teacher. Her hobby is sewing and she is known to be quite skillful with the needle. Basketball 2. Page 26 BOULDER 1940 Frank Benjamen Hurvitz q A true friend is forever a friend. Frank is one of the youngest members of the class as the result of a double promotion which he received while in the grades. He is a member of several social organizations, among them the Y.P.H.A., and takes an active interest in both dramatics and sports. He intends to study business administration. Competitive Plays, Tennis, Senior Class Play 4. Andrew Husari Use the little to get the big. Last year, Andy had a hard time defending the noted town of Westminster against the disparaging remarks of Mr. Dillon, but came through as succ;ssfully as his famous townsman, General Miles. In addition to this accomplishment, Andy ran a very good race in the Junior-Senior Relay and gave a fine exhibition of tennis in the fall tournament. Debating Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Motto Committee 3, Latin Club 3, 4. Arthur Arne Hyvonen Opportunities are more powerful than conquerors. Arthur may be considered a rabid candid camera fan, for photo- graphy is his hobby. During his high school days, he has mixed well by joining various clubs. Underneath his quiet appearance he has a fun-loving disposition, that is enjoyed by everyone. His ambi- tion is to join the Navy. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4. Donald Bruce Jeffery A good countenance is a letter of recommendation. Aviation has at least one ardent disciple in Fitchburg — Donald. In addition to constructing quantities of model planes, he follows the progress of aeronautics for its practical value, since he plans to take up some phase of this subject as his work. If lie carries out this intention, the musical world may be the loser, for Don has been a member of both band and orchestra for the past three years. Band Orchestra 2, 3, 4, French Club 2 Nancy Elisabeth Johnson For the more a maid knows, The more worthy she is. Nancy is the able and efficient secretary of the Dramatic Club. She has enjoyed the sunshine in her favorite state, Florida, many winters while we have shivered here in the north. She enjoys drink- ing cokes down at Brooks'. Nancy doesn't believe in hats, but wears paisley kerchiefs. Over the week-ends Nancy disappears to help her mother who manages The Princeton Coffee House. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Ring Committee 3. Emily Dagmar Jokelyn Gentle in manner, firm in reality. Emily's tall blond beauty adds a great deal to the attractiveness of our class. Emily is a very conscientious student. She is a member of the Reipas Junior Girls' Club. Dramatic Club, Class Play, Ticket Committee 4. Dorothy Mary Jordan A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Dolly is a happy-go-lucky young lady, apparently without a care in the world. Her smile and personality make her friendly and likable. She is very interested in art and photography. Dolly is one of the fortunate few who have beautiful copper red hair. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Debating Club 3, 4. Maila Lovisa Jorma A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. Maila is one of those happy-go-lucky students whose gay spirits are always contagious. She is often seen with a noisy group of girls. Two of her many assets are her pink cheeks and lovely complexion. Maila intends to live at the Y.W.C.A. in Boston, and to seek an office job, after graduation. Dramatic Club, Hockey, Orchestra 2, Basketball 2, 3, Junior Prom 3. Page 27 BOULDER 1940 Donald Milford Johnson Jf Nothing is more adroit than irreproachable conduct. ' Donald is a thrifty student who earns his money by selling newspapers. He is interested in electricity and hopes to make it his life work. He has Edison for his example, and if he works with the vigor and persistence of this great inventor, we are sure Donald will make a success of himself. Radio Club, Intramural Basketball 2. Herbert Samuel Jones A cheerful countenance betokens a good heart. Wimpy, one of the Jones boys, has become a popular member of cur class through his friendly smile and winning ways. VX'hen we hear a hearty laugh in the corridor, we know that Wimpy's around. His collegiate clothes and hair-clip give him distinction. He plans io fur her his education by entering college next fall. Junior-Senior Reception Play 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Robert Kendall Kenyon A happy heart makes a blooming visage. Bob is a quiet fellow who seems to have a flair for the finer things of life. Contrary to popular belief all seniors are not jitter- bugs and here is one who proves that statement. His tastes run to drawing, poetry, and the collection of match covers, of which he has quite a number. He also plays a trumpet and is in the school band where he does his part at rallies and school functions. After gradua- tion he hopes to organize an orchestra of his own. Basketball, Base- ball 2. Uuno Alexander Koittila Virtue is the most beautiful apparel. In spite of his quietness Uuno can be thanked very often for saving the day in class recitations. Whenever called upon in class he always has the right answers. He certainly never neglects his studies. He wants to be a mechanic after graduation. Ellen Irene Kalinen Quiet talk she liketh best. Although a person of small stature, Ellen makes up for her size in other ways. She has played a dual role during her high school years. Not only has Ellen proved her worth by participating in sports, but she has also shown efficiency in her work at the library. Besides these extra activities, she finds time to do soap sculpturing as a hobby. Hockey 2, Basketball 2. 3, Volleyball 3. Gloria Irene Kangas O. this learning, what a thing it is! As is usually true with blond-haired girls, Gloria excels in blushing. She is proving her commercial ability by working in the office of The Fitchburg Furniture Company, after school hours. Gloria is Miss Mattson's efficient assistant. She aims to develop her vocabu- lary, and for that reason, spends many hours attempting cross-word puzzles. After graduation, Gloria intends to continue office work. Florence Fostine Kopsiaftis Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each other. This smiling young lady is very much sports-minded! During her high school years she has taken part in nearly all sport activities. Outside of school, dancing and swimming are her favorite hobbies. She is also very active in the Girl Scouts. Flo's great ambition is to become a nurse! Basketball 2, 3, Class Color Committee 3, French Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Phyllis Krauss Imbued with conscientious thoroughness. Phyllis is a very quiet girl, but, to be sure, her quietness shows marvelous results in her marks. In her outside activities you may see the good sportsmanship which she shows. She supports her class faithfully in any undertaking. She plans to become a bookkeeper. Field Hockey 2, 3. Page 28 BOULDER 1940 Daniel Koval Those who labor with their minds rule. Dan is one of our acknowledged leaders in scientific subjects; he is especially outstanding in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. But it is not to be thought that his only interest is in his studies, for Dan is an ardent photo fan and a member of the Hi-Y. We might also mention that he is active in school affairs, holding the responsible position of chief marshal. French Club 2, 3, 4, Junior- Senior Relay, Intramural Basketball, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Dra- matic Club, Round Table, Write-up Committee 4. William Waldemar Kumpu Language most shows the man. We haven't heard much from Bill in the last four years. He is quiet, reserved, and noted for his singing, harmonica playing, draw- ing, and ice skating. Bill works for the W. G. Payson Company and intends to become one of their clothing salesmen after graduation. Norma Henry Lacas Happy is the man who doeth all the good he talks of. Norman has been with us for a long time now and we've come to respect his quiet easy-going disposition. His interests are varied. His great ambition is to be a mechanic in a cotton factory. Robert Francis Lamb Reason governs the wise man. Robert enjoys photography and the excellent pictures which he has taken prove that he knows his stuff in photography. He belongs to the Turner Athletic Association where he practises running and where he trained for our relay team. Relay, Football 3. Anita Dorothy LaFleur The word impossible is not in my dictionary. Anita is a girl with very pretty reddish brown hair who is full of vim and vigor. Above all other things, she likes to play the piano. In spite of her interest in the piano Anita would like to do clerical work for her livelihood. Hockey, Basketball 3. Claire Simone Lalonde She can be as wise as we, And wiser when she wishes. Claire can be classified as a gay and frolicsome person. This statement may be verified by Mr. Woodbury who also tells us Claire ikes to have her history completely explained. As for her future ambitions, she wants to be a Number Please girl. Councillor 2, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Senior Prom 4. Irene Leona Lambert Sunshine and humor, all the world over. Irene is a short, tiny, dark-haired girl with a pleasant smile. She has participated in many school activities and has been a school usher on several occasions. She is an autograph fan and has already a good collection of the signatures of famous people. She also gathers souvenirs of various places which she has visited. She plans to become a secretary. Class Banner 3, French Club 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Esther Mae Leavenworth Exceeding pleasant to my eyes is she. We have yet to see this lass when she is feeling moody. This would be quite impossible, for her disposition is always pleasant. Esther is a bright-eyed lass, with pretty hair, smooth skin, and plenty of pep. She is an active member of the Girl Scouts, and you can usually see Essie performing her daily good deed. Esther hopes to secure a secretarial position after graduation. Volleyball 3, Basket- ball 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Page 29 BOULDER 1940 Raymond Henry Lamothe He who is silent gains a store. Ray has the build of a true athlete. Besides that he has the cleverness without which no one can become great. These two quali- ties made him Fitchburg High School's star baseball pitcher and home run hitter. Ray. however, intends after graduation to use as an elec- trician the skill which he has acquired by his work with electrical devices. Football 2, 3. Oskar Edward Lamsa The learned man has always riches in himself. Oskar belongs to the great army of stamp collectors. Perhaps his hobby was inspired by his work, for he is employed in the mail- ing office of the Raivaaja Press. He apparently feels, however, that his abilities lie in a direction other than that of publishing, for it is his ambition to be an engineer. Salvatore Lauricella The world is for him uho has patience. Sam is adventurous and athletic. He is greatly interested in sports and played regularly on the football team. Sam plans to take up boxing wrestling, and swimming. Besides these sports he spends the quiet part of his life drawing pictures and cartoons. Sam also likes traveling. Football 2, 3, 4. Romolo Lautizi Prudence is the parent of success. Romolo is a member of our orchestra. He enjoys playing his violin and is a very good player. Besides music, Romolo likes sports and traveling. Romolo is a quiet person but a good friend to have. He has not as yet decided on his future. work. Orchestra 3. Evangeline Emma LeBlanc In friendship. I early teas taught to believe. Evangeline is numbered among our happiest members. She is y always ready for fun — the more adventurous the better. She loves CJ to collect snapshots and novelty monkeys. She has already started on a business career for she works as a clerk at Grant's. Hockey 2, French Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Basketball, Volleyball 4. Rita Mary LeBlanc Always happy. Although quiet and very serious in school, we hear from Rita's friends that as soon as two o'oclock arrives she turns into a gay, talkative, young lady. Her favorite hobbies are skating and swimming. Rita is very conscientious about her studies, and because of this has attained excellent grades throughout her school years. Gerene Mary Leger A faithful friend. Gerene, who comes from Cleghorn, is a petite demoiselle belong- ing to the commercial group. She is short and tiny, has dark wavy hair, and laughing eyes. She takes her lessons seriously but is always ready for fun. Although she has not participated very much in athletic events, she supports Fitchburg High faithfully. Her plans for the future are undecided. Her favorite pastime is reading fiction. Hockey 2, 3, French 3, 4. Winifred Marie Leger Her laugh is such a contagious thing. Winnie, one of our dark-haired girls, has a ready smile for every one. She was a model in our style show which proves her sewing ability. She has shown a lively class spirit in any of its undertakings. Her one ambition is to become a bookkeeper and typist in some store. Page 30 BOULDER 40 Romeo Charles LeBlanc Actions speak louder than words. Any time you want to find Romeo, look for Joe Menard, for Romeo will be by his side. Besides being an expert dancer of the jitterbug type, and a member of the football squad, Romeo is also an expert marksman in the National Guards. Romeo cherishes the ambi- tion, that every boy used to have, of becoming a locomotive engineer. Football 2, 3, 4, Junior Relay 3, French Club 3, 4. William Joseph LeBlanc Learning makes a man a fit companion for himself. Hold your cards, the winner may be wrong. That is Bill's cue for a night's work, for he works at the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Bingo party. He's proved himself an all around good fellow and is popular with the boys and incidentally the fairer sex too. His ambition is to be a mail carrier, so he may be ringing your bell some day. Henry Bernard LeBouf Read and you will know. Henry has the courage of his convictions and doesn't hesitate to give his opinion about things that might affect him. Although he has his serious moments and smiles only to be polite, he does have 'V a rather private sense of humor and displays it when it is least ex- pected. The element of surprise is the backbone of his personality. Jouko Oscar Lonnqvist One accomplishes more by silence than by speech. Touko's constant good nature is always accompanied by a sly and knowing grin. This sandy-haired lad is nearly invincible at the game of Tit Tat Toe. Lately he has become a regular patron of one of Fitchburg's foremost studios of the dance. According to Jouko, Astaire had better watch his step. In spite of outward signs that he is not too serious. Jouko usually has his lessons done. Intramural Basketball 2, 3. „ Lorraine Lynne Leonard Her thoughts are never memories, But ever changing, ever new. Tony, as we know her, is the quiet and sophisticated type. She possesses a neat appearance in dress. She is a fine partner for danc- ing, as we have seen. Tony's plans for the future are quite inter- esting. She wishes to be a traveler and visit the mysterious and won- derful places of the world. If she tires of traveling, her next stop will be in the field of nursing. Dramatic Club 4. Priscilla Ann Lufkin Her dancing, graceful as a swallow's flight. Peter is quite an unusual girl, for she dances unusually well, has an unusual hobby, and an unusual ambition. Her pastime is to collect quotations on philosophy. Her novel ambition is to become a religious dancer. That is, she intends to dance in church, if per- mitted. She also has talent in art and dramatics. She is vice-president of the Dramatic Club. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 3, Senior Class Play 4. Marylouise McNally 'Tis well to see her cheeks with blushes dressed. Marylouise is one of the more artistic members of our class. She is a member of the Art Department and the Art Club. Her hobbies are painting and drawing. Marylouise skates and plays tennis very well. Her ambition is to be a costume designer and illustrator. Hockey, French Club 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Dues 3, Red and Gray 3, 4, Art Club 3. Anna Macchio No one but she and Heaven know of what she is thinking. Anna is one of those quiet, unassuming girls who seldom think about themselves but often about others. She has a three-fold hobby for she not only collects all kinds of interesting books but souvenirs and postcards as well. Her participation in school sports has been limited mostly to hockey but her interest in sports as a spectator is probably limitless. Anna is very efficient and plans to go into busi- ness as a life's work. Hockey 2, 3. Page 31 BOULDER 1940 Leo Joseph Lord He that knows himself knows others. Leo is another one of those few fortunate ones who go to school every other week, for he is a part-time student, and works at the School Board office for Superintendent Francis. Leo has taken three years of bookkeeping and, after graduation, will try to secure a position as a bookkeeper. His hobby is stamp collecting. Norman Belding Lyons An honest man is the noblest work of God. How a hobby may develop into a life's work is shown in the case of Norman. Beginning the study of radio merely from a stand- point of pleasure, he has become something of an expert in this line, which he now intends to make his vocation. Norman's interests are not confined, however, to purely technical subjects, for he is an active member of the Scouts. Radio Club 2, 3, 4. Charles Henry McCarthy He that labors and thrives spins gold. Charlie is a rather small person but you can always distinguish his fire-red hair anywhere. He had charge of the publicity for the Thanksgiving Dance. The only activity that Charlie indulges in is stamp-collecting. He is a part-timer and works at the office of the Superintendent of Schools. Thanksgiving Dance 4. John Patrick McDermott, III Strong reasons make strong actions. A quiet senior, John is usually found minding his own business, and yet at the same time being very obliging to all. During the afternoons he works as a clerk in Brockelman's market. John hopes to become a first class machinist. Rita Mary Anna Maillet There is no knowledge that is not power. Rita is a brunette from West Fitchburg. Her smile has often brightened the day and her pleasing personality has won her a host of friends. Rita's favorite subject is bookkeeping and she intends to enter the business world as a bookkeeper. Basketball 4. Aili Adele Maki Ever happy, earnest, bright, A student following paths of right. Aili is good-natured and easy-to-get-along with. Her cheerful disposition is a great asset and has won her some very good friends. Oftentimes, her unexpected sarcasm astonishes everybody. Aili draws very well, is interested in sports, likes to sew. A great future in nursing lies in store for Aili. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Reader's Guild 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Irene Elizabeth Maki Her lively looks a sprightly mind disclose. Honey is a live wire whom you can't help but notice when she passes. She is active in sports and excels in basketball. You will always see her trotting around with her pal Stevie. She is well known for her singing. Irene is a good talker and possibly that is why she was elected president of the Girls' Debating Club. Basketball, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, Debating Club, Pep Club 4. Barbara Inez Mansfield For that eye is so modestly beaming. You never think of the mischief she's dreaming. Barbara is small, lively, and pretty. Her keen blue eyes and warm smile are among her external charms, but what shall we say of her many other qualities? She is ever active, never refusing to support all school activities. VTe are not certain of her future plans. Hockey 2, Basketball 2, 3, Reader's Guild, Class Banner 3. Page 32 BOULDE-R Allan Robert Mandelin Wisdom is the sunlight of the soul. Allan has great ambitions for his future. He intends to go either to West Point or a technical school for mechanical engineering. Very frequently in the spring and the fall, Allan may be seen on a tennis court, playing a very good game of tennis. His hobby is collecting stamps. Guerino James Mandozzi The tongue slays more than the soul. Guerino is a sports-minded person. His interests are baseball in the summer and basketball in the winter and he is very good in both sports. His future plans are undecided as yet. Intramural Baseball 2, 3, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. Charles Henry Manning Dancing's a touchstone that true Beauty tries. Where there is music Skids can surely be found, demonstrating the newest jitterbug step. We sometimes wonder whether he eats at all during recess, but probably he has already acquired the tech- nique of doing two things at one time. Skids has also been interested in the Debating and Glee Clubs, besides being active in the St. Joseph Cadets. This machine age must have captivated his fancy, as Skids plans to be a machinist. Debating Club 2, 3. Glee Club 3, 4. Ernest Mathieu Preparation is half the battle and nothing is lost by being on one ' s guard. One of the quieter members of the senior class, Ernest hai from Cleghorn, and speaks French like a Parisian. For a hobby he engages in music, and is quite talented, being able to play several different instruments. To realize how ambitious he is you have only to know that he intends to study medicine and become a doctor. Ellen Charlotte Marden you would be well served. You must serve yourself. Here is a young lady of unquestionable merit and ability. Charlotte did not neglect any athletic activities and has proved her ability on the basketball floor. Although her work shows that she has pursued her studies faithfully, we have yet to s.e her when she was not ready for fun. Hockey 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball, Reader's Guild 3. Audrey Dorothy Helen Marriott Fine words never hurt the tongue. Audrey is, as the saying goes, as busy as a bee. Not only has she been efficient at the lunch counter in school, but the Girl Scouts have also claimed much of her time. She is a junior lieutenant in one of our local troops, and her hobby must be the collecting of merit badges for she has a large number. The city of Washington interests her as she hopes to becom; a nursery maid there. Dramatic Club 4. Charlotte Florence Martin you command wisely. Then you'll be obeyed cheerfully. Charlotte is one of the attractive members of our class. Her sparkling hair, her smiling eyes, and pretty lips are evidences of that. She is quiet and demure, yet full of good cheer. Clothes are of great interest to her, as is seen by the variety she wears. Charlotte likes all kinds of sports. Her chief ambition is to become a nurse. Hockey 2, Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Debating Club, Senior Prom 4. Evelyn Mattis As upright as the cedar. There is an old saying that people who do things don't have to talk about it, and Evelyn must have taken this as her motto, for she is a petite miss of few words. She collects postcards. Evelyn wants to be a typist and she can surely tap the keys in a superior manner. Page 33 BOULDER 1940 Clarence Edward May Manners — the final and perfect flower of noble character. El Shifto May loves to argue. His hobby is collecting baseball bats. Could it be that when his argumentation is not convincing, he uses his above mentioned hobby as a persuasive method? That he has a good amount of determination is proved by his four years of football. He also did well in baskeball and baseball. Football, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Pep Club 4. Walter Alfred Maynard Mind is the great lover of all things. Although he won't admit it, Walt is one of the South Side's most famous sons. He acts as one of the cogs in the machine that iurns out the Fitchburg Sentinel. He looks reserved but, as his many belittling companions will assert, he is decidedly the opposite. Prob- ably the thing that distingushes him from most fellows and girls is that he doesn't pretend to be anything that he isn't. Edmund Domenic Mele The secret of success is consistency of purpose. Ed hails from the wilds of Sou'h Ashburnham. He is an ardent fight fan, and has taken lessons in boxing. Basketball is his favorite sport from both a spectator's and a player's viewpoint. In his less active leisure moments, he devotes himself to stamp-collecting. He is quite definite as to plans for the future, having hopes that he may soon be the owner of a service station. Anthony Membrino Education makes the man. Tony is one of those sports-minded fellows. He'd rather do his work, get out of school, and spend most of his remaining time in fishing, hunting, and bowling. He is best in playing basketball. Basketball 2, 3. Elsie Elaine Mattson Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. Elsie has worked faithfully during her four years of high school. She was always ready to render service on needed occasions and because of her courteous manner secured many friends. Her future plans are unknown to us. Pauline Marie Mayer You have a merry heart. There is never a dull moment when Pauline is around as she always manages to find something entertaining to do or say. Her real hobbies are ice skating and taking pictures but just to keep out of mischief she swims, roller skates, hikes and dances. If writing notes is a hobby we'll add that too as she certainly spends plenty of time on that. Pauline is active in the French Club. Her ambition is to be a nurse. Hockey 2, French Club, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Priscilla Merriam Wisdom is the conqueror of fortune. Priscilla is co-chairman of the school notes division of the Red a.id Gray, a position in which she has shown exceptional ability in reporting school affairs. She is also a junor member of the Woman's Club. Priscilla's hobby is an unusual one — not collecting miniatures or stamps, or doing needlework, but collecting butterflies. She follows up her collecting with careful study, and has become an authority on this fascinating subject. Glee Club 2, French Club 2, 3, 4, Round Table, Secretary of French Club, Red and Gray 4. Hilkka Irene Miinala No simplest duty is forgot. Hilkka has a smiling countenance and friendly nature — with just that charming spice of temper that makes her a delightful puzzle. Fiddling in the orchestra, playing basketball, and teaching Sunday School are only a few of the many activities in which she participates. She has a special interest in languages and in marks she ranks among the highest. Although Hilkka is attracted by the opposite sex, her affections are not centered on anyone. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Latin Club 3, 4, German Club, Round Table, Prize Speaking 4. Page 34 BOULDER Joseph Albert Menard Presence of mind and courage in distress are more than armies to procure success. Joe, our popular football captain, is really a scientist at heart. He really does read Einstein so perhaps it is his knowledge of science that helped him as our crashing left tackle. Versatile Joe is as much at home on a dance floor as on the gridiron. He is going to Northwestern to take a mechanical engineering course. Ring Com- mittee 3, Football, Track 3, 4. Arthur Walter Miles The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Although he did not join us until our junior year, Arthur soon became a well-liked member of the class. He has that gift of fluent conversation which so many of us desire but cannot acquire. He enjoys outdoor sports, especially hunting and fishing. We do not know his intentions for the future. Leonard Phelps Morey A civil habit oft covers a good man. Len is the tall smooth-looking chap you see prancing along the corridors usually accompanied by some fair maiden. His hobby is collecting the latest records and gathering his closest friends for an evening of entertainment. Len tells us that he would like to be a salesman. No doubt he. will have no trouble selling, especially to the ladies. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Senior Class Prophecy 4. Raymond William Muhonen His hair is of a golden color. Our basketball star has a head of almost platinum blond hair that any girl would give a fortune to have. Except when on the bas- ketball floor, Ray seldom emerges from the placid mood that even the job of collecting junior class dues could not make him forget. This calm, collected attitude gives Ray an air of dignity which many athletes discard. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Junior Class Dues 3, Pep Club 4. Shirley Edith Miller With pearly teeth and raven hair. Shirley's glossy black hair is the envy of many of our girls. W e all wonder how she keeps it so nice. Shirley is often seen in the company of a tall, dark, and handsome fellow. Like many of the other girls she would like to get secretarial work after her school days are over. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Santina Anne Mitola Be wisely worldly, but not worldly wise. Santina is one of the smartest dressers in our class. We can readily understand that because her one ambition is to be a designer of clothes. Probably in 1950 we women will wish we could afford to go to Santina to have pur clothes designed. Singing is Santina's hobby and she works in one of the most popular stores in town, Kresge's. Volleyball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3- Marjorie Helen Murch A joke a day keeps the blues away. Marjorie's dark eyes are always flashing and smiling. Nothing ever disturbs her, and the girl you see walking down the corridor very slowly is, undoubtedly, Marge. She is also one of West Fitch- burg's boosters. Marge hopes to be the foremost hair stylist of 1942. Nancy Lowe Murphy Her eyes are flooded with laughter. Bella is the nick-name for Nancy, one of our best class wits. She is a wonderful mathematician. Four and four is always nine to Bella. You can always hear her melodious voice in the corridors singing one of the popular numbers of the day. Hockey 2, Vice- President of Art Club, Open Meeting Play 2, 3, Councillor 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4. Page 35 BOULDE-R i 1940 Tenho Nappari An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of gold. Tenho is a shining example of a student who knows how to study intelligently. His winning the biology prize in both his sopho- more and junior years proves this. Maybe he gained his extensive scientific knowledge from his summer occupation of caring for an apple orchard. Councillor 2, Dramatic Club 4. Walter Valfrid Niemi No legacy is so rich as honesty. Geester keeps the second floor corridor in a seething ferment with his merry humor. Walt throws himself wholeheartedly into every undertaking, and his usual state of perpetual motion, especially when driving, is amazing to behold. Walter has decided to become a modern torturer, i.e., he intends to study dentistry and to establish an office in this city. Junior-Senior Relay 3. Robert Anthony O'Donnell A faithful friend is the medicine of life. Bob is one of the best-liked boys in our class. His winning personality has won many friends for him. He is also one of the best dancers in the class. Wherever a large group of boys can be found, you are always apt to find Bob right in the middle of them. James Otis Men are polished through art and speech. Jimmie is the quiet young fellow, with the freckled face, who does most of the photographic work for the school magazine. No matter what the situation may be, his face always remains a perfect blank, and many a teacher has been definitely surprised when James came through with the right answer to a particularly hard question. With these qualities plus his pleasing personality his future business life should be very successful. Class Color Committee 3, Red and Gray photographer 3, 4. Beatrice Isobel Neal Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. Eea is just another one of those people who can combine intel- lect with a wonderful personality. She is probably one of the best dancers in our class and she dresses like a fashion plate from Mademoijelle. Bea has a lot of determination and always carries through whatever she has her mind set upon. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Ring Committee 3, Pep Club, Round Table, Write-up Committee 4. Artemis Nikitas Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. Artie is one of the rather sophisticated members of our class. Her popularity and distinction are based upon her unassuming yet friendly manner. Sincere words and friendly actions are a few of Artie's innumerable assets. Speaking of clothes, the variety and quality of Artie's are unequaled by those of her classmates. She is inter: sted in sports and skillfully participates in them. A great future as a fine secretary should lie in store for her. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Helen Nikitas Thoughtful of the future. Nickie, as she is sometimes called, has used her abiltiy as a commercial student by serving as a part-timer for the high school office. She is a junior member of the Woman's Club and is active in sports. Always ready to lend a helping hand to everyone, she is a true friend. Nickie has high hopes of being a private secretary in an office. Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3,' 4, Class Play 4. Chrystal Lois Noonan we lire truly, we shall see truly. What is so rare as a personality like Chrystal's? She continually has a friendly greeting for everyone and her presence tends to add a cheerful informality to any group. She has not had much time for participation in school activities, but she has been a loyal supporter of the Red and Gray throughout her high school years. Chrystal's ambition is to join the legion of women in white as she plans to be a nurse. Reader's Guild 3. Page 36 BOULDER 1940 Robert Allan Otto To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. Bob is kept busy by his job at the Fennia Market as well as by bowling, Hi-Y, and tennis. Although he is serious about studies, he doesn't let them get the best of him and is always ready with a smile if it's needed. Girls don't trouble him as he is impartial. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, Relay Team 3, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 4. James Mantheos Panagiotes He is a true friend. James is a dark young fellow with the big smile who is always willing to praise the Greek race. When not playing football, his time is spent in singing in the Glee Club, or pursuing his hobby of collecting old coins. James has chosen his future occupation well, for he intends to become chef of his own restaurant, and as good food is always in demand, his career should be a great success. Glee Club, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, Football 2, 3, 4. Charles Vassilios Pappas thou dost play with him at any game, thou art sure to lose. Chick, as we call him, is a general favorite among his class- mates. Aside from being captain of basketball, he excels in track and football. Yet with all these activities he has found time to do his studying. We will all remember Chick as a happy-go-lucky lad. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Football 3, 4. John Louis Pappas Steady of heart and stout of hand. Johnnie is a very good natured fellow, and has a friendly way with everybody. He is not known very much around school, but the people that know him appreciate his acquaintance. John worked as laundry man for the basketball squad last year; at least he took care of the towels for them. With all his spunk, liveliness, and gaiety he should make a good electrician. Interclass Baseball, Ibterclass Basket- ball, Glee Club 2, 3, Relay Team V football 2 Y 4, Assistant Basketball Manager 3, 4. 3, Eool Eva Mary Normandin you cannot have the best, Make the best of what you have. Eva is one of our petite demoiselles who belong to the commer- cial group. She is tiny, has dark hair, and shining brown eyes. Eva is always in a hurry. She has a friendly word for everyone, is ready to help out others, and is a delightful companion. She enjoys the movies greatly. After graduation, she would like to become a sten- ographer. Hockey 2, French Club 3, 4. Doris North Companion, comforter, guide, and friend. Doris is intensely interested in church work and is usually on some committee. She likes all sorts of sports, swimming, and skating particularly. She likes music and plays the piano very well. Doris is just a little quiet, but very nice and friendly. She is interested in secretarial work. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Mildred Genevieve Novak A traveler, like a good book, is always interesting. Millie is a new comer this year from Chicago. She is that type of person who seems never to be without a smile. Millie's pastime is reading and sewing. (Hockey 2, Volleyball, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 3 — Chicago). Mary Margaret O'Connor A radiant twinkle of the eye, A joyous smile as she passes by. Mary, the girl with the cheery smile, greets one and all, Hi ya, kids! Her chief ambition is to be a telephone operator. Perhaps one day you will hear her pleasant voice asking, Number please.'' Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Page 37 BOULDE-R r 1940 Andreas George Pappazissis We know what we are. but know not what we may be. Andreas is aggressive in his studies and is rewarded with good reports. He is a member of the French and Latin clubs and takes an active part in the Round Table. Andreas' hobby is collecting old coins and his aim is to become a lawyer. His diction should prove a great asset in this endeavor. French Club 2, 3, Latin Club. Junior Prom Committee 3. Editor of Boulder 4. Frank Joseph Parisi A patient man's a pattern for a king. Frankie is one of the spark plugs of the senior class. His pet passion is raising moustaches and this is something he takes quite seriously. After he has had one under cultivation for three weeks or so, the axe usually falls and he again becomes his own natural self. In the summer he caddies at the Oak Hill Country Club and last winter he was assistant manager of our basketball team. Assistant Manager of Basketball Team 3. Manager of Baseball Team. Glee Club 4. Norman Edward Patch The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness. Time should not weigh heavily on Norman's hands for his leisure hours are amply filled with his activities as a member of more than a few of Fitchburg's leading young people's organiza- tions. He belongs to the Hi-Y and the Cappers, and also to the Rollstone Young Men's Club and the Scouts. With all this he somehow finds time to collect stamps and old coins, and to build airplane and ship models. Intramural Baseball, Councillor 2. Intra- mural Basketball 2, 3, Relay Team 3, French Club 2. 3. 4. Howard Tracy Payea, Jr. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. His intense enthusiasm in everything has made Howy a great favorite among his classmates. To the football team he has been a great asset. His ambition is to become an aviator. Football 4. Vivian Gertrude O'Mara A rolling stone never gathereth moss. Vee is a girl with laughing Irish eyes and a sweet singing voice which is heard very often in the corridors. She has been a loyal supporter of all school activities. After graduation she is planning to take up singing. Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 3. Olga Pappas She hath a natural, uise sincerity. Olga, one of our hard working part-timers, assists Miss Matt- son every other week. Olga is a peppy person who loves athletics. She also is one of Bette Taylor's players and helps her gain more points in basketball. Because of her height, Olga can be seen any- where. After graduation she plans to take up secretarial work. Junior- Senior Reception 3, Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Ruth Parkhurst She mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth. Ruth looks upon life with the calmness of a Stoic and the delight in things about her of an Epicurean. She has a rougish, yet winning smile. She is one of the more socially conscious members of the class and is a junior member of the Woman's Club. She hopes after graduation to take up social work. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Motto 3, Latin Club, Marshal, Round Table 4. Helen Maria Pasanen Graceful and useful in all she does. Quiet of manner and gentle of speech, she is liked by all who know her. Helen, who is interested in sports, is the vice-president of the Girls' Reipas. She is a smart student and has passed the part-time course successfully while working for Mi. Otis. Councillor 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Class Color Committee, Junior Prom 3, Red and Gray Board 3, 4. Page 38 BOULDER 1940 Louis Joseph Pepin Truth is like a torch, the more 'tis shook, the more it shines. Louis is a merry senior, who hides his gaiety under a serious face. He is exceptionally fond of roller skating and has appeared in several skating rinks as an entertainer. Louis plans to skate for a hobby and to work in a paper mill for a living. Raymond Russell Pera Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. Ray is one of the very few quiet boys in our class. But we know that under that quietness, there is a grand sense of humor. Ray's ambition is to become a farmer, although it seems to us that he is very far from that now because he works as a janitor at the Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company's building. Harold Douglas Percival Duty determines destiny. Doug seems to most people a sulky fellow, but when we really know him he is just full of it. His rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and blond hair appeal to everyone. His hobby is quite a dangerous one, but he knows how to handle his guns though. He'd better ! Carl Wakefield Perkins, Jr. The brain is the citadel of the senses. Carl is the vice-president of the Hi-Y club and one of the business managers of the Boulder. He is interested in chemistry, biology, and radio. His interest in and his experience, both as the manager of the Boulder and the junior relay team should help him succeed in his chosen profession, medicine. Science Club 2, 3, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Ring Committee 3, Business Manager of Boulder 4. Helen Julia Pollari we do well here, we shall do well there. Although only a small town, Ashburnham has given us some of her best people, of whom one is Helen. The distance she has to travel daily must give her inspiration for Helen has upheld the honor roll at every marking. She has a shy and quiet manner but is, never- theless, a friendly classmate. Helen's desire is to take up bookkeeping, a subject in which she is already adept. What Lillian Rachel Psaracosta beautiful is good, and who is good. ill also is good, and who is be beautiful. Lillian is interested in all sports and is a whiz on the basketball floor. She is fond of collecting photographs. Lillian's ambition is to become an interior decorator. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Hockey 4. Merelyn Putnam Learn to live, and live to learn. Mel is a honey-colored blond whom we are all proud to call a friend. She is blessed with that certain something called it and is always surrounded by an admiring throng of classmates. Her pride and joy is her convertible Plymouth which is always filled to over- flowing with her gang. She is an all around athlete and a basketball player of no mean ability. She plans to go away to some finshing school. Hockey, Volleyball, Glee Club 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom 3, French Club, Pep Club 4. Shirley Esther Quinn A tender heart, a will inflexible. Shirl came to us from Orange in our junior year. She has a smile for everybody known or unknown. She was very quiet the first few days but after she became acquainted, — well, look at her now. Shirl wants to be a nurse after going to colleee. Sec, as she is known by some people, is the distingushed secretary of the Pep Club. She likes to dance and is a good dancer. Junior Prom 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Pep Club, French Club, Class Play 4. Page 39 BOULDER 1940 Harold Wellesley Pierce A wise man is a great wonder. Harold can always be found in the midst of everything. He has followed all the sports of the school, and can always be depended upon for help. He is a very jolly fellow, who enjoys his fun. Glee Club 3, Dramatic Club, Senior Prom 4. Tauno Olavi Pikkarainen His heart is true as steel. Probably Tauno would be content if he had nothing to do but to hunt. He must have patience because he hunts day after day with no luck. With his golden, wavy hair and rugged face and figure, he could be irresistable if he wished. On special occasions, too, he displays a set of beautiful teeth. Charles Poladian Whatever you do. do with all your might. Charlie always seems to have tickets to sell which are mostly for jitterbug dances. He is cheerful, pleasant, and easy to get along with. Friendliness and a sense of humor have helped him along life's way. You can be sure that anything he attempts to do will be carried out to the best advantage. Glee Club, Junior Relay, Track Team 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4. Joseph Daniel Pollard Truth is the highest thing that man may keep. Joe is a very sociable person especially with the girls. He _ spends most of his time skating and playing football. Joe is interested in bookkeeping for his future activity. Football 2, 3, 4. Signe Sophie Ranta you would rule the world quietly, You must keep it amused. Signe is another one of our Westminster students. Her shy and quiet outer self conceals a sunny and lively personality. Signe is carefree, and never lets anything worry her for long. She likes to take care of children and she is an especially good cook. Glee Club 4. Doris Mary Remal you trust bejore you try. You may repent bejore you die. Doris is a carefree miss without a worry in her head. She works part-time for Mr. Hubbard. During the basketball season she can be found at the Reipas Hall improving her shots and floor work. Out- side of school hours Doris takes care of children. She is a member of the Girls' Friendly Society, the Christ Church Choir, and the Young People's Fellowship. She is interested in secret arial work. Lillian Marie Remick Silence is more eloquent than words. Lillian, though somewhat quiet, is noted for her witty remarks. She has a good sense of humor and is popular among her friends. Her height and skill make her a valuable player on any basketball team. Lillian frequents the Reipas gymnasium. She is an honor roll student and expects to work in a business office upon graduation. Dramatic Club, Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Elaine Blanche Revolti Still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew. Elaine is full of fun and smiles. She likes swimming, bowling, and horseback-riding especially. Her pet interest is moving pictures, taken by herself. She collects small toy dogs as a hobby. Elaine, the councillor of 115, is also a marshal on the second floor. Has anyone heard her say, Quiet, please! ? Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Marshal, Councillor 4. Page 40 BOULDER Richard Waddell Preston True was bis heart. Richard, one of the smallest members of the senior class, is also our best representative from the Boy Scouts. His work in that organization is worthy of praise as is his excellent execution of his duties as the manager of basketball. Although he spends much of his time in these duties, most of his afternoons are spent at Crocker Field watching the different sports. Basketball Manager 4. Joseph Andre Provencial Faith is reason's right hand. Andre is one of our school's leading musicians. He has been a member of both band and orchestra for the past three years. He is especially proficient with the drums, and is a former member of the Kaptivators. His favorite pastimes, aside from music, are swim- ming and skating, sports at which he excels. He hopes to make manual training instruction his future vocation. Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Arthur Edgar Purinton, Jr. Only the educated are free. Arthur, alias Pinky, is a trumpet player of no mean ability. He can hit the high notes with the best and his clear tones are the envy of the school band and orchestra. His favorite hangout is at the top of the stairs on the fourth floor corridor. There he can always be seen effervescing with life and animatedly discussing the chief events of the day. He hopes to go to Teachers' College for two years, get his B. A. at Boston University and then become a teacher of science. Band 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Dramatic Club 4. Charles Elvato Reynolds Great thoughts come from the heart. Charles is one of the school's best talkers when it comes to making excuses. Charlie is the outdoor type and would rather hunt and fish than go to school. 1940 Grace Ida Reynolds Nothing is more useful than flowers. Grace is all that her name implies. By her confident poise she has achieved honors both in school and in her ou side activities. She is interested in sports and the girls' baske:ball team has been more successful because of her expert playing. Grace has received the Golden Eaglet, the highest honor given by the Girl Scouts, which proves that she has been a steadfast worker in that organization. Leona Gloria Rheault you wish to astonish the whole world, tell the simple truth. Leona is one of our red-headed girls. In spite of her hair, she is not a bit hot-tempered or hot-headed. She is one who does not believe in studying too much. Her hobby is collecting photographs of movie actors and actresses. After she has finished her schooling, she intends to become a typist. Hockey 2, Volleyball 3, Basketball 3, 4, French Club 4. Dorothy Marie Rose Roberge you desire faith. Then you've faith enough. This is a petite but enthusiastic lass. She is a hard working girl whose desire after graduation is to be a good librarain. Field Hockey 2. Glenna Rose Rousseau you say nothing, nobody will repeat it. Though not a scholar, Glenna's arms are always stacked with books. Her ingenious tales of why she was late this day or that would amuse you. She is for the most part domestic but spends most of her spare time collecting photographs, particularly of her friends. She likes to do embroidery. Volleyball, Basketball 2, Hockey 2, 3, 4. Page 41 BOULDER 1940 Rudolph Arthur Richard He dances to whom fortune pipes. Under Rudy's happy-go-lucky exterior lurks an ambition to be a good dancing teacher. His youth is not detrimental to him, as he already has a successful dancing school. The opposite sex is not only atracted by his excellent dancing, but also by his fine companion- ship. NX'hen Rudy is not teaching, he can be found at Spencer's Shoe Store fitting the pedal extremities of lovely misses. Debating 2, French, Dramatic Clubs 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4. David Richards From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth. Dave, sometimes called The Personality Plus Man,'' is one of our more studious seniors. His studies seem to come as a matter of course. Results? Very satisfactory. Dave's ambitions are to attend college and later to become a big busimss man. In his spare moments Dave is interested primarily in photography — amateur, of course, and his automobile. Cheer Leader 2, Dramaric Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club, Class Play 4. Norman Otto Riedel Toil is the sire of fame. Norman, a quiet, steady chap, was always engaged in his school work. He has the great virtues of generosity and kindness. He is interested in leaning the machinist's trade. Carl William Ringquist, Jr. Merit and good breeding will make their way everywhere. Carl is one of our quieter schoolmates, but his presence is al- ways enjoyed by his many friends. He is interested in engineering and plans to study either civil or aeronautical engineering. Carl was a member of the football team and of the victorious Junior Track Team. Football 2, 3, French Club 4. Rita Emily Roy Those who think must govern those that toil. Rita, who belongs to the commercial group, is a small, blond, neatly dressed girl. Sparkling eyes, a winning smile, and a cheering word for all her friends have made her an excellent classmate. Rita does not believe in studying a great deal but she manages to pass in all her subjects. Her hobby is collecting various photographs which appeal to her. She plans to become a stenographer. Volleyball 2, Basketball 3. Shirley May Rumley The harder you're thrown, why. the higher you bounce. For four years her smile and pleasant manner have won a place for her in the hearts of her schoolmates. Mischief was made for Shirley to get into. In spite of the mischief and uproar in which she keeps the class, Shirley is on her toes when called on to recite. She is planning to be a hairdresser. Hockey 2, 3, Basketball 3, 4. Mary Alice Scanlon Playful flushes that seem'd nought, But luminous escapes of thought. VX'hen you remember Mary it probably won't be for her bril- liance, though she is on the honor roll. It won't be for her athletic skill either as Mary doesn't go out for sports in an active way. But you will remember her for her personality, her good looks, and nice figure or her popularity and her enthusiasm for her athletic teams. Councillor 2, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Ruth Jane Schoales hike a moonbeam was her hair. It is surprising that Ruth has escaped the name of Goldilocks, for she is a pretty miss with beautiful blond hair. Ruth may be a future Schiaparelli, for she plans to study costume design. Her friendliness and good humor make her well liked. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club, French Club 4. Page 42 BOULDE-R. Edwin Eli Rinta Nothing is more adroit than irreproachable conduct. Edwin from his freshman year has been interested in all school activities. His hobbies are radio ond collecting photographs, stamps, and coins. He is a friendly fellow and always ready for a good time. His goal is to become a draftsman. Joseph Rollo Thought alone is eternal. Joe, a great sport, is a member of the O. Henry Club. Great things were expected from him in football but an operation withered his gridiron laurels. He is one of (hose carefree fellows who take things as they come, without complaining. Joe is not the boisterous type but is well liked by his classma'es because of his friendly per- sonality and quiet understanding. He wants to be a chemist. Basket- ball 2, Football 2, 3, 4. Richard Davis Roux Duty is a divine law. Dick is that smartly dressed, charming mannered, ever smiling young man who strolls around the corridors every morning, ex- changing greetings with one and all. His one big worry is his studies, which, like his '33 Ford coupe, refuse to co-operate with him. However Dick is struggling along and has hopes of becoming as good a scholar as he is a salesman in his father's leather business. As a dancer he's a good plunging fullback. Dramatic Club, Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, Pep Club, Class Play 4. Joseph Ruberti Toil is the law of life and its best fruit. Joe is a tall and quiet senior who is very much interested in sports. He is greatly interested in printing as well and hopes to do this type of work in the future. Joe may be found nights ushering in one of our local theaters. Intramural Basketball, Baseball 2, 3, 4. Norma Elisabeth Schoerner Blest with a taste exact, yet unconfined A knoivledge both of books and humankind. Norma is one of Fitchburg High's most accomplished writers; her delightful informal essays have appeared in the Red and Gray many times. She is also very much interested in dramatics, and has been a member of the club for several years. Norma has been con- sistently promine nt in class activities ; during her junior year she served on the Class Ring Committee, and this year she is secretary of the newly formed German Club. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Ring Committee 3, Red and Gray 3, 4, Round Table, German Club, Write- up Committee, Marshal 4. Rosalie Anna Secino The mildest manners, and the gentlest heart. Rosalie is one of our more attractive girls. She likes dancing and skating especially well, and is often seen tap dancing at some recital. This seemingly quiet person has many friends both male and female. Dramatic Club 2, 3. Aira Marjetta Seppala Virtue is its own reward. Blond-haired and blue-eyed Aira enjoys doing a little of every- thing, and whatever she does is well done. Although she has no particular hobby, she plays the violin, and has a passion for reading. Aira is an all-around athlete, and demonstrates her skill in all sports. Orchestra 2, 3, Volleyball 3, Field Hockey, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4. Anna Marie Shattuck Truth is always beyond reproach. Anna is a pleasingly plump girl. This, however, does not hinder her participation in basketball and volleyball. Anna's hobby is read- ing. Although she is well known for her quiet and courteous ways, Anna loves people. This fact should make her a success in the cleri- cal work she has chosen to do. Basketball, Volleyball 2. Page 43 BOULDER y. 1940 James Bernard Ryan TAe outward forms the inward man reveal. James is perhaps better known to most of us as the curly haired young fellow who works as a clerk in the city's largest market. Jimmie is a track and photography enthusiast, and while his work takes up most of his time he still manages to engage intensively in both these activities. As for his future, James is going to become a civil servant. Football 2, Track 3, Relay 3, 4. Robert Malcolm Schoales Truth is the summit of being. Bob has been a regular member of the football team since his sophomore year. This is not, however, his only activity, for he has belonged to the Dramatic Club for a similar period of time. He is a member also, of one of this school's most recently formed organ- izations, the Pep Club. Bob's chief outside interest is his collection of swing records, which he is constantly increasing. Football, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Pep Club 4. f Robert Francis Secino To lore to read is to exchange hours of ennui for hours of delight. Bob is a very studious person who sptnds most of his time studying. When he is not studying he is collecting stamps or trying to perfect difficult acrobatic stunts. Bob is a member of the Glee Club. He is a jolly fellow and a true friend. The civil service is his aim for a future work. Glee Club, Relay Team 3, 4. James Louis Sharos To know how to avail is the great secret of success. Jim is as gay and irresponsible as a terrier puppy, always bounding in and out of trouble. He has had opportunities in abund- ance to prove his faithfulness to F.H.S. by managing the football team for two years. He excelled in intramural basketball. You can, most always, find Jim at the Y practising his shots. He hopes to go to Worcester Trade. Intramural Relay 3, Football manager 4. Basketball 4, Junior-Senior Geraldine Mary Shea Her laughter has a clearer ring Than all the bubbling of a spring. Jerry is very faithful to her studies and tasks. A smile for everybody seems to be Jerry's motto, for her pleasant disposition has gained her a host of friends. She intends to be a telephone opera. or. Angelina Socorelis you didn't know it. learn it now. Angela is one of the latest additions to our school and senior class. What is New Bedford's loss is our gain. Her small size and vivacity have won her many friends. As for the future Angela's intentions aie to be a private secretary. Elinor Elizabeth Souza How able her persuasions are To prove her reasons to persuade. This blue eyed damsel is a very important member of our class, for Elinor is a fine athlete and a great asset to the girls' basketball and volleyball teams. Besides being a fine athlete, Elinor works every other week in the typewriting room. Elinor's hobby is collecting min- iature Scottie dogs. She would like to become a private secretary. Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Councillor, Class Col.or Com- mittee 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Senior Class Prophecy Committee, Write-up Committee, Assistant Councillor 4. Edith Russell Stanbridge Silence is the mother of truth. Her long dark hair and sparkling eyes have won the hearts of many of her classmates. Whenever and wherever you see Edith she has a gracious smile. Her living out of the city has prevented her from participating in many of our sports. In school she has been much interested in her bookkeeping course. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club, Junior Prom Committee 3. Page 44 BOULDER 1940 Earl Douglas Simmerman Truth is treasure, the best tried on earth. When one thinks of Zimmy he thinks of him not only as a student, but, as a mature man who has found his life's work. Zimmy is one of our best dressed seniors and is quite popular with the fair damsels of our class. His jollity has helped brighten many a dull classroom. Sherman Livingstone Stacey Prudent, cautious self-control, is wisdom's root. If we could all be as happy as Sherman usually looks, it would ' be a wonderful world. His joyful countenance makes it impossible to become angry with him even when he forces one of his ancient jokes upon you. His broadmindedness keeps him from condemning anyone so he is usually on good terms with most people. Band 2, Basketball 2, 4, Football, Relay Team 3. Matti William Sivula Self-trust is the first secret of success. Hunting, farm work, tinkering with motors, and music take up most of William's time. His desire to be a master mechanic makes him work eagerly on every old automobile in his possession and h35 A musical talent is so great that someday he may climb to fame withyv. his trumpet. Band 2, 3, 4. Spylios George Stamatopoulos True wisdom is the price of happiness. _ Spyl is a boy of very few words. He is one of our honor K pupils and you will often find him at home studying. He doesn'f o indulge in any sports, but enjoys himself immensely in just watch- -m ing them. Pie collects data on baseball and other sports. Spyl plans to take urj journalism. He is cool, calm, and collected. Councillor 4. is Ella Frances Stapley like fun, so why not have some? Ella is a quiet girl who minds her own business. She has a way of saying the right thing at the wrong time which always brings a laugh. As a hobby she collects all kinds of nail polish. She is a good skater and swimmer. She would like to be either a model or a telephone operator. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Art Club 3, French Club, Senior Prom 4. Mary Georgina Stevenson In her friendship there is nothing insincere. Mary is a very quiet but also a very smart student. She seems to have a liking for Spanish and does very well in the subject. As a matter of fact she seldom pulls down anything less than an A. Her blue eyes are well known throughout the school and she is sel- dom seen without a cheery smile on her face. Her thoughts for the future are turned toward nursing. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Janet Ann Stimpson In her tongue is the law of kindness. Janet is very athletic. Her chief sport is basketball though she plays volleyball and field hockey nearly as well. Her hobby is doing handiwork. She is a member of the Girls' Friendly Society and works in the Public Library. Janet's ambition is to be a nurse. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Eira Sinikka Sulin A true friend and helper. Curly is a jolly curly-haired girl. She has attained a high stand- ing in our class as a good scholar and fine athlete. Her sunny- disposition and rippling laughter are among her valuable assets. Curly's ability in commercial work makes it obvious that some office is going to employ an ideal secretary. Councillor, Dramatic Club 2, Hockey 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Ring Committee, Volleyball 3, Write-up 4. Page 45 BOULDER 1940 James Bernard Stanley Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. Bunny, as he is called, displays a rare ability to remain unin- fluenced by his environment by maintaining excellent deportment in gym class. He is the bright and shining star of his intramural basketball team. To judge by his manner of leading his team, one might venture to predict that he will be a politician. Martin Timothy Sultan The head is the dome of thought, the palace of the soul. Mart is another of our blond lads and a great lover of sports. He is a good basketball player. Besides playing basketball. Mart spends much of his time dancing. From what we hear, he dances quite well. Mart has not as yet decided what he will do when he leaves school. Raymond allace Swari Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent. Ray is one of our blond musicians and he is a prominent mem- ber of both band and orchestra. Ray's hobbies are fishing and music. He also likes to tinker with different machines. Although he is not sure of his future plans, he is interested in a machinist's work. Ray also plays basketball for one of the intramural teams. Norman Ernest Tarbox 0 I Personality is to a man what fortune is to a flower. Dne of the quieter members of our class, Norman is interested iaJme restaurant business and can usually be found, after school, working in the lunch room. For relaxation he collects coins and pitches horse shoes. Norman plans to study for the civil service in order to become a mail clerk. Elizabeth Ann Tasis It is her joy to work and to give to others. Elizabeth is a well-dressed, cheerful member of our class often seen in 213. Curly hair, bright eyes, a friendly smile, and a pleasant manner are her most commend.able assets. Elizabeth is a great sports fan and has participated in them with skill. She ranks high as a good scholar and, in the future, should make a place for herself with a business firm. Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3, Junior Banner 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Elizabeth Virginia Taylor She doeth little kindnesses, Which many leave undone. It seems that Bette, who is one of our all around girl athletes, is always on some championship team. She, so tall and stately, just drops the ball into the basket and her team has gained two more points. Her hobby is collecting school posters. We all know that she is quite skillful with the needle and after graduation, Bette plans to attend Worcester Trade, to take up dress designing. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball, Pep Club, Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee 4. Lorraine Theresa Thibodeau Strong reasons make strong actions. Lorraine, otherwise known as Tibby, belongs to the commercial group. She is short, has blond hair and blue eyes, and is friendly with everyone. Lorraine studies her lessons faithfully and has passed with fairly good marks. She enjoys collecting stamps and her favorite sport is basketball. After her schooling, she intends to become a nurse. Hockey 3, Basketball 3, 4. Ann Ella Thrasher Labor, like everything else that is good, is its own reward. Ann is a tall brunette whose happy laughter fills our corridors between classes. Although not very active in school activities, she finds plenty of time for dancing, which it is said she does very well. It has been said that a good disposition goes a long way in the field of nursing. In that case Ann is sure to succeed. Basketball 3. Page 46 BOULDER Wilho Isak Tommila In his tongue is the law of kindness. Wilho, sometimes known as Zom, is a tall, handsome young man. He is a member of both the band and orchestra. Outside of school Zom helps to repair our shoes at the City Shoe Repair. He is also a member of the Reipas Athletic Club. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, Band and Orchestra 3, 4. Richard Stevens Tucker Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food. Meet the editor of The Senior Times and treasurer of the Dra- matic Club. Dick is very much interested in dramatics, and has been a member of the club since his sophomore year. Not the least of his talents is that of acting as a master of ceremonies. He is also a member of the Hi-Y. Radio is the field which he has chosen for his life's work. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Debating Club, Junior Prom Committee 3, Boulder Joke Committee 4. Eino John Tuomi He's very knowing. Eino is one of our most intelligent boys. He is a special honor student and also a part-timer for Mr. Hubbard and Miss Ranney. Besides collecting stamps, Eino's hobby is music. He is a very good accordionist, and has played on many different occasions at Finnish halls. Senior Class Prophecy 4. Kenneth Thomas Turner A faithful friend is a true image of the Deity. Ken's lung power must be amazing because he surely can give out on that slush pump. Nobody knows how any one person can find so many old jokes but Ken does and, still worse, tells the His smile, however, completely excuses him for all the suffering he has caused with his gay nineties' jokes. Intramural Basketball Band 2, 3, 4. I94Q Constance Dina Vourloumis Mirth prolongeth life and causeth health. Connie is a person who, because of her size, has to make a double effort to make herself setn and heard. Connie's hobby is collecting photographs. She does not take to sports, but is one of our well trained artists. After graduation, she plan s to attend a school of art. Margaret Jane Waite Sober, steadfast, and demure. Margaret is a quiet girl who is just a tiny bit shy. She is very nice to know, however. She must like dogs, for she collects figures of them as a hobby. Can you picture her as an efficient librarian for that's what she plans to do when her high school days are over? Reader's Guild, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Glee Club, Marshal 4. Freda Lorraine Watkins No one had ever asked her aid in vain. 4 Freda is one of those people who are not happy unless they 'oing something. She has taken part in several school activities, is interested in basketball and has provided much amusement her team. She has also proved her ability in debating, as she was one of the speakers in the public debate last year. This achieve- ment should be of great value to Freda as she is planning to become a teacher. Basketball 2, 3, Debating, Glee Club 3, 4, French Club 4. Eunice Shepard Wellington She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with. And pleasant, too, to think on. Laughing eyes and a happy nature constitute the greater part Eunice's character. Her friendly chatter plays an important role group conversations, and her radiant smile is an inspiration to her friends and acquaintances. Her nature has a serious side too. and she has made various plans for the future. Many girls of our class are planning to follow in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale, and Eunice expects to be one of them. .ill Page 47 BOULDER 1940 Richard David Upham His heart is true as steel. Dick isn't absolutely certain as to his future occupation, but he rather favors the banking business, training in which he is re- ceiving through his work in our own High School Bank. Outside of school hours, his interests are centered around his hobby — photo- graphy, and his activities as a member of the DeMolay, the Christian Youth Club, and the Scouts. John Anthony Valera The good man makes others good. John is an industrious lad who helps Miss Mclntyre in the cafeteria. His ambition is to be a singer with some orchestra and to make some song famous. His dark bright eyes and happy nature ought to go a long way in helping him attain his goal. Junior Prom Committee 3, Class Play 4. William Frederick Valiton He is an absolute gentleman. Bill is reputed to be an expert gardener, but apparently this is but a side interest, for he plans to make architecture or general in- dustrial designing his permanent vocation. Among his extra-curricular activities is his membership in the Sons of Veterans of Foreign VC'ars. Incidentally, Bill occupies the leisure hours with the science of numismatics — old coin collecting to you. Latin Club 3. Jacob Van Hillo A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Jake is a nice person to have around. He has a good sense of humor and keeps it busy. He has a daily morning paper route which takes him over the South Side. His hobby is collecting coins. Jake's ambition is to be a draftsman. Relay substitute 3. Madelene Langdell Wheeler was on!) a glad Good morning, As she passed along the way, But it spread the morning's glory Over the livelong day. Madelene has taken as her own the philosophy that laughter lightens burdens and her cheery greetings are heard as regularly as the ringing of the school bell. Much of her time is spent in collect- ing old bottles, this being her hobby. She is also an interested and an active member of the Chr istian Youth Club. Madelene plans for the future to obtain work at the Morgan Memorial Nursery Camp in Boston. Basketball, Hockey 2, 3. Priscilla Esther Whitney A perfect pattern of prudence. Priscilla is a very industrious young lady which will help her in her ambition, nursing. We wonder how she finds so much time for reading books. If any of you boys and girls would like to know what to read for a book report, just go to Priscilla who has read practically every book in the library'- Reader's Guild 3. Marion Elizabeth Willard Actions speak louder than words. Marion is one of the happy-go-lucky members of our class. She'll admit studying is not her chief interest and usual pastime, although she does well in all her subjects. She likes both indoor and outdoor sports, especially basketball and swimming. Her hobby is collecting pictures of her friends. For her life's work, Marion has chosen dress designing. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Marshal 4. Gloria Helen Wilson Forward and frolic glee was there The will to do. the soul to dare. Snowball hails from way up on Rindge Road. She is a celebrated member of Miss Peabody's German family. She and Miss Haskins too have grown to be quite good friends as Snowball often stays around school until three, which even the best of us do occasionally. Gloria's by-word is Have you got any extra money? Her ambition is to be a nurse. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, German Club 4. Page 48 BOULDER 1940 Walter Durward Vieweg Courage conquers all things. Walter comes from the back woods of Westminster. He lives on Bean Porridge Hill, which in winter is isolated sometimes for weeks at a time. However, his remoteness from civilization does not keep him from acquaintance with national and foreign affairs, fur almost every day he debates some subject with a teacher. Dramatic Club 2. Harry Vizigian No one reaches a high position without boldness. Harry attribues his great strength to the exercise he gets throw- ing bundles for the Fitchburg Sentinel. He is always jovial and easy to deal with. He admits that he takes his jokes from Ancient His- tory texts but his unique way of telling them makes them funny anyway. He intends to become a printer. Junior Relay 3. Warren Preston Wheeler He has a heart with room for every joy. Warren is a small, dark complexioned, rather good looking young man. He never seemed to have much to say but attended strictly to his own affairs. He had an outside interest in photography. Henry Vito Wicha Genius is mainly an affair of energy. Henry managed to hold down a position on our football team and, although he saw little action in actual games, his persistence kept his team mates striving harder. He has had experience in hand- ling cars and hopes to get employment as a truck driver. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4. Ardath Woollacott you want learning, you must work for it. Ardath appears to be serene and calm no matter what happens. Even tests in chemistry do not ruffle her. Her calmness will be of value to her when she becomes a nurse. She belongs to the Epworth League and is president of the Theta Girls. Possibly some day Ardath will be on a ranch for her hobby is the raising and care of horses. Hockey, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, Glee Club 2, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Mary Frances Worthley Reply with wit to gravity And with gravity to wit. Not much was heard from Mary until her senior year when most of us were, at some time, reproved by her for talking. Mary was a marshal and she managed to keep as much order among the students as was possible. If she maintains this efficiency in nursing, patients can't help but recover. Should you ever desire home-cooking, you might bear in mind that Mary's hobby is baking. Marshal 4. Victoria Yapchian That which befits her is cheerfulness and courage. Vicky is one of the tall members of our class, but as full of cheerfulness as she is high. She has a great sense of humor and plenty of mischief, but she does her work well. She hopes for a career in business. Basketball, Volleyball 3, Dramatic Club 4. Leo Oscar Wiita One inch of joy surmounts of grief a span, Because to laugh is proper to the man. Leo, a sarcastic but easygoing young gentleman, never seems to be in a hurry. One wonders how he catches the school bus early enough so that he will get to his job on time at the W. F. Whitney Company in South Ashburnham. He is fond of shooting and belongs to a Rod and Gun Club. He plans to enter some higher institution of learning but, as usual, is taking his time about choosing it. Page 49 BOULDER 1940 Donald Beamont W oods He is a gentleman because his nature, Is kind and affable to every creature. Don is president of the Dramatic Club and takes an active part in all its activities. He likes a hletics, and played in the intramural basketball league and the fall te-.nis tournament besides helping his team win the relay. Don is a persistent student and hopes to enter the Coast Guard Academy. Junior Relay. Junior Prom Com- mittee, Junior-Senior Reception 3. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Class Play, Co-business manager of Boulder 4. Robert Leslie Yates Friends have all things in common. Bob goes to school by day and to the movies by night, where he works as an ush er at the Fitchburg Theater. He also travels around Fitchburg in his well known car working for the Crowell Publishing Company. He is lots of fun and well liked by everyone. Glee Club. Band 2, 3. Ralph Ernest Young Success, remember, is the reward of toil. If you ever happen to roam the woods and streams of West- minster you may find Ralph somewhere along the trail, hunting or fishing with the skill of an expert. In addition to increasing his own knowledge of field and stream he finds time to impart some of it to Westminster youngsters by diligently attending to his duties as a Boy Scout leader. Dramatic Club 2, Band 3, 4. Richard Wallace Zeigler His attire is very neat. Dick is a pleasant fellow and well liked. This lad is the secret object of many lassies' affections. Dick however is true to one. Music is his chief ambition and he is already an accomplished violinist. His ability as a basketball player is well known. Part of his leisure time finds him at Boucher's Filling Station. Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Relay Team, Junior-Senior Reception, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3, Basketball 3, 4, Glee Club 4. Charles George Zink, Jr. He doth indeed show some sparks that are like art. Charlie is one of the few marshals who greet one in the hall with a wide grin and no words. He's a little fellow but he has a technique of hair-pulling that defends him against the largest of his classmates. Speaking of technique, he's a lion among the ladies. On a list of his numerous abilities are found cooking and mending socks. Considering his diminutive frame, Charlie is amazingly large on the inside. Orchestra 2. 3, 4. Assistant Track Manager. Junior-Senior Reception 3, Pep Club, Dramatic Club, Track Manager 4. James James Contaxes James is one of our dark haired Greek boys. He is likeable and has a willing smile. James's hobby is writing short essays for different magazines and papers. Outside of school he belongs to a Greek organization called the E.X.S. We regret we could not persuade him to sit for his picture. The labor of years is accomplished Page 50 BOULDE-R. 1940 Organizations 1940 BOLL 1940 THE ORCHESTRA Directors J. Edward Bouvier Violins Frederick DiLucci '-iO Durward Eastman '40 Robert Elkas '40 Doris Forsell '40 Anna Guglielmi '40 Hilkka Miinala '40 Carl Ringquist '40 Aira Seppala '40 Kenneth Turner '40 Richard Zeigler '40 Charles Zink '40 Helen Papooshian '41 Nazarino Testarmata '41 Raymond Alio '42 Robert Dufour '42 William Gage '42 Vassilios Gamvas '42 Edward Lambert '42 Delcy Maillet '42 Guitar Robert Stengard '41 Flutes '41 Dana Goodwin, Jr. Eugene Parker '42 Arthur Pethybridge '42 Clarinets Vernon Foss '40 Raymond Syvari '40 Robert Havener '41 David Kilpatrick '41 Bruce MacDougall '41 Quintino Rollo '41 Roger Weeks '41 J. Clifton Wright Douglas Hicks '42 41 Saxophones Wilho Tommila '40 William Blake '41 Paul Gilmartin '42 Elizabeth McDermott George S. Talcott Trumpets Robert Beauregard '40 Robert Eccleston '40 Robert Kenyon '40 Arthur Purinton, Jr. '40 Donald Hayden '41 Toivo Lamsa '41 Barbara Wilson '41 Charlotte Cate '42 John Haven '42 Horns Donald Jeffery '40 Richard Bauman '42 Trombones Frederick Bauman Robert Henry '41 '41 Basses Robert Robert Landall Fickett '41 41 Dana Goodwin, Jr. '41 Tympani and Bells Andre Provencial '40 Drums '42 Charles Goguen Eugene Hellman Donald Chalifoux Piano Barbara Robinson Eugene Lakso '42 Accordian Albert Poladian '42 Page S3 BOULDER 1940 Page 54 1940 J. Edward Bouvier Dana Goodwin, Jr. '41 Trumpets Lawrence Brigham '40 Robert Beauregard '40 Robert Eccleston '40 Robert Kenyon '40 Carl Perkins, Jr. '40 Arthur Purinton, Jr. '40 Frances Currier '41 Dana Goodwin Jr., '41 Donald Hayden '41 Toivo Lamsa '41 John Parker '41 Rodney Thomes '41 Charlotte Cate '42 Eleanor DeDominicis '42 Henry LeBlanc '42 Walter Lovell '42 John Haven '42 Ralph Stevens '42 Flute and Piccolo Arthur Pethybridge '42 Eugene Parker '42 E Flat Clarinet Douglas Hicks '42 B Flat Clarinets Vernon Foss '42 Raymond Syvari '40 Robert Havener '41 Laura Higgins '41 David Kilpatrick '41 Bruce MacDougall '41 Quintino Rollo '41 Roger Weeks '41 J. Clifton Wright '41 Grace Loudon '42 Saxophones Durward Eastman '40 Wilho Tommila '40 William Blake '41 Elizabeth McDermott '42 Baritones Robert Landall '41 Frederick Miller '42 THE BAND Directors George S. Talcott Drum Alajors Norman Leger '42 Student Leader Andre Provencial '40 Altos Raefield Hicks '40 Donald Jeffery '40 Arthur Willard '41 Richard Bauman '42 Richard Smith '42 Trombones Arthur Brusila '40 Kenneth Turner '40 Ralph Young '40 John Baldwin '41 Frederick Bauman '41 Robert Best '41 Robert Henry '41 James Rinquist '42 Basses Robert Fickett '41 Robert Stengard '41 Arthur Cushing '42 Francis Hassett '42 Snare Drums Guy Corbosiero '40 Andre Provencial '40 Paul Ekengren '41 Charles Goguen '41 Constance Goguen '41 Eugene Hellman '41 Barbara Robinson '41 Donald Chalifoux '42 Herbert Gage '42 David Nicoll '42 Bass Drum Eugene Lakso '42 Scotch Bass Drum Richard Bingham '41 Robert Lavoie '41 Cymbals Richard Bingham '41 Dorothy Skinner '41 Rodney Thomes '41 Page 55 BOULDER 1940 GIRLS' DEBATING CLUB President Irene Maki '40 Vice-President Arlene Stevenson '40 Secretary Ruth Mahal '41 Treasurer Lois Stevenson '41 BOYS' DEBATING CLUB President John Baimas '40 Vice-President Edward Barshak '41 Secretary-Treasurer Peter Maravell '41 Page 56 1940 DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN President Guy Corbosiero '40 Vice-President Gloria Wilson '40 Secretary-Treasurer Norma Schoerner '40 SODALITAS LATINA Consul Robert Holden '40 Praetor John Baimas '40 Quaestor Ruth Parkhurst '40 Page 57 BOULDER 1940 GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Boys, left to right: President, Richard Gooding. Vice-President, Herbert Halliday; secretary, John Parker; Publicity Adviser, Kenneth Strom, Girls: Publicity Adviser, Marylou Mulcahy; Secretary, Margaret Waite; Vice-President, Doris Jones ; President, Louise Adams. President Vice-President Secretary Page 58 PEP CLUB Paul Congdon '40 Herbert Halliday '40 Shirley Quinn '40 BOULDER 1940 DRAMATIC CLUB President Donald Woods '40 Vice-President Priscilla Lufkin '40 Secretary Nancy Johnson '40 Treasurer Richard Tucker '40 FRENCH CLUB President Rudy Richard '40 Secretary Priscilla Merriam '40 Vice-President Eva Normandin '40 Treasurer Gerald Forest '40 P.ige 59 BOULDER 1940 ROUND TABLE Front row: Priscilla Merriam, Jean Burton, Hilkka Miinala, Gloria Boscardin, Ruth Park- hurst, Norma Schoerner, Beatrice Neal. Middle row: Arthur Brusila, Robert Holden, John Dupress, Olavi Halttunen, Bernard Hart. Third row: Daniel Koval, Lawrence Brigham, Robert Elkas, Sumner Alperin, John Baimas, Andreas Pappazissis. Missing from picture: Nancy Johnson, Margaret Vincent. SCENE FROM YOU CAN'T TAKE WITH YOU Page 60 BOULDER 1940 SENIOR HOME ROOM COUNCILLORS Room Name 206 .... , Robert Holden 115 Elaine Revolti 213 . . . . . . . . . . Gloria Boscardin 114 ......... Eila Janhunen 116 Richard Collette 201 Richard Tucker 210 ......... Paul Congdon 204 .......... Spylios Stamatopoulos 202 . . . . . . . . . Fred Carpenter 207 David Scanlon 211 . . . . . . . . . Gerald Forest Puge 61 BOULDER 1940 Page 62 BOULDER 1940 THE RED AND GRAY Co-editors: Robert Holden '40 and Jean Burton '40 Literary Department: Norma Schoerner '40 Virginia Farquhar '41 Evelyn Ward '41 School Notes: Priscilla Merriam '40 Gloria Boscardin '40 Henry Baker '41 J. Clifton Wright '41 Jokes Margaret Vincent '40 Laura Higgins '41 Laure Thibert '41 Athletics: John Dupress '40 Robert Elkas '40 Lois Stevenson '41 Art: Marylouise McNally '40 Irma Ojala '41 Alumni: Helen Pasanen '40 Ralph Worthington '41 Exchanges: Hazel Hooper '40 Natalie Guerin '41 Business: Managers : John Baimas '40 Lawrence Brigham '40 Assistants : Robert Buck '41 Arthur Willard '41 Paul Baimas '42 David McNamara '42 Page 63 BOULDER 1940 GOLD F'S JOHN CHRIST BAIMAS DINO MARIO BELLI GLORIA ANN BOSCARDIN IRENE ROSE BOUCHER CLAIRE GLORIA BOUDREAU LAWRENCE NEWELL BRIGHAM ARTHUR WILLIAM BRUSILA JEAN PATERSON BURTON FRED GEORGE CARPENTER ELEANOR MARY CASSINARI ROBERT ERNEST DELORME ERNEST MICHAEL DiGERONIMO JOHN KENNETH DUPRESS DORIS EVELYN FORSELL ARTHUR LOUIS GAGNON, Jr. CLAIRE JANET GRENIER ANNA RACHEL GUGLIELMI OLAVI HEIMO HALTTUNEN BERNARD PETER HART BERNICE GLADYCE HILF ROBERT USHER HOLDEN LAILA VIOLA HONKALA GLORIA IRENE KANGAS DANIEL KOVAL NORMAN BELDING LYONS ALLAN ROBERT MANDELIN PRISCILLA MERRIAM HILKKA IRENE MIINALA TENHO NAPPARI BEATRICE ISOBEL NEAL DORIS NORTH ANDREAS GEORGE PAPPAZISSIS RUTH PARKHURST HELEN MARIA PASANEN HAROLD DOUGLAS PERCIVAL HELEN JULIA POLLARI DORIS MARY REMAL LILLIAN MARIE REMICK NORMA ELIZABETH SCHOERNER ROBERT FRANCIS SECINO MATTl WILLIAM SIVULA EIRA SINGUELLA SULIN EINO JOHN TUOMI RICHARD DAVID UPHAM MARGARET JANE WAITE Page 64 BOULDER 1940 YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU A Comedy ..by.. Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Cast of Characters Penelope Sycamore Essie Rheba . Paul Sycamore Mr. DePinna Ed Donald Martin Vanderhof Alice Henderson Tony Kirby Boris Kolenkhov Gay Wellington Mr. Kirby Mrs. Kirby Sheila Kirby First G Man Jim Mac Olga . (Accordion of? stage) Nancy Lowe Murphy Priscilla Lufkin Charlotte Flynn David Scanlon Donald Woods Charles Poladian John Bowers Olavi Halttunen Arlene Stevenson Frank Hurvitz David Richards Ted Halliday Helen Cohen Richard Roux Shirley Quinn Margaret Vincent Robert Wentworth Guy Corbosiero John Valera Helen Nikitas Eino Tuomi Page 65 BOULDER 1940 CHEER LEADERS Tim Mylott, Mascot '41 Roy Emanuelson '42 Lois Stevenson '41 Arlene Stevenson '40 Kenneth Strom '41 John Bowers '40 Virginia Marrone '42 YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Student Committees Ticket Chairman: Virginia Andrew. Publicity Chairman: Paul Congdon. Head Usher: Ruth Parkhurst. Music: Andrew Provencial. Stage Crew: Pasquale Barone, Arthur Bursila, Sidney Abell, Jefferson Hall, Bernard Hart, David Glen, Robert O'Donnell, Martin Sultan. House Arrangements: Gerard Boudreau, Daniel Koval, Paul Congdon, Tenho Nappari, Frank Delea, Sherman Stacey. Page 66 BOULDER 1940 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SQUAD First row, left to right: Pasquale Rocco '41, Richard Rosenback '42, Joseph Pollard '40, Ed- ward Hutchins '41, Romeo LeBlanc '40, Anthony Martines '42, Dominic Ricci '42, Robert Schoales '40, Roland Therrien '41, Ernest Mathieu '40. Second row: Clarence May '40, Gerald Lemay '41, Curtis Barrett '41, Sumner Alperin '40, Olavi Salminen '41, Bernard Hart '40, Joseph Menard '40, Donald Hawthorne '40, Robert Pitre '41, Richard Roux '40, Fred Carpenter '40, John Xarras '42. Third row: Assistant Coach Lloyd Scoville, Manager James Sharos '40, Henry Wicha '40, Henry DiTommaso '40, Ernest DiGeronimo '40, Salvatore Lauricella '40, Toivo Maki '41, Howard Payea '40, Ralph Bennett '41, Robert Beauregard '40, Coach Martin McDonough. Fourth row: Manager Henry Godek '40, Reino Maki '42, Herbert Halliday 40, John Pappas '40, James Panagiotes '41, Allan Enholm '42, Thomas Fisher '42, Thomas Panagiotes '41. SCHEDULE F.H.S. Opp. Woburn 9 0 New Britain, Connnecticut, at New Britain 6 14 Arlington 0 6 Framingham at Framingham 6 7 Gardner 13 0 Brockton at Brockton 0 25 Brookline 12 13 Newton at Newton 6 7 Worcester North 28 0 Leominster at Leominster 6 18 Page 67 BOULDER 1940 BASKETBALL BASKETBALL TEAM First row, left to right: Raymond Muhonen '40, Raymond Rajaniemi '41, Captain Charles Pappas '40, Voitto Kaanta '41, Olavi Salminen '41. Second row: Coach John D. Oliva, Leon Bellio '41, Richard Ziegler '40, Edward Hutchins '41, Manager Richard Preston '40. Third row: Paul Congdon '40, Frederick Carpenter '40, Walter Maki '41, Robert Hodge '41. Sherman Stacey '40. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE OPP. F. H. S. Athol 11 42 Worcester South at Worcester 39 34 Alumni 29 31 Gardner 33 56 Brockton 19 24 Quincy 19 34 Somerville 26 24 Gardner at Garden 31 36 Worcester South 17 33 Brockton at Brockton 25 34 Pawtucket 36 35 Leominster 28 59 Western Massachusetts Tournament Bartlett 30 Fitchburg 48 Northbridge 39 33 Page 68 BOULDER I940 TRACK TEAM First row, left to right: Leger '42, Tommila '40, Ringquist '40, Niemi '40, Otto '40, Co- captain Collette '40, Co-captain Bianchini '40, Wentworth '40, Forest '40, Rajaniemi '41. Second row: Mgr. Zink '40, Asst. Mgr. Peontak '41, Pandiscio '42, Dicker '41, Weeks '41, Rollo '41, Kaanta '41, Rines '41, Sala '41, Lamini '41, Zilli '41, Coach Stephen T. Woodbury. Third row: Martines '42, Gamache V. '42, Taylor '42, Kullman '42, Maki '42, Leger '41, Miller '42, Testagrossa '41, Gamache W. '42, Gagnon '40. TRACK SCORES F.H.S. Shot Put 8 100 yd. Dash 1 220 yd. Dash 3 High Jump 9 Pole Vault 0 Mile 8 440 yd. Dash 6 880 yd. Dash 9 Broad Jump 6 120 ft. Hurdles 0 Maynard 1 8 6 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 F.H.S. 3 4 1 7 8 4 3 3 3 Gardner 6 5 8 2 1 5 6 6 6 5 F.H.S. Wore. North 50 April May May May May May May June 22 40 50 SCHEDULE 25 — Maynard 2 — Gardner at Gardner 9 — Worcester North 18 — Massachusetts State Relay Carnival 20 — Worcester South 23 — Leominster at Leominster 28 — Nashua 5 — Framingham 37 53 Page 69 BOULDER 1 1940 I TENNIS TEAM Sidney Abell '-iO Edward Barshak '41 Richard Card '41 James Contaxes '40 Edwin Duncan '41 Norman Hecker '42 Andrew Husari '40 Nicholas Katsaros '41 David Kilpatrick. Capt. '41 Norman Patch '40 Robert Rice '41 Richard Siegle '41 Donald Woods '40 SCHEDULE Fitchburg Opponents May 8 — Lawrence Academy at Lawrence Academy May 9 — Keene May 15 — Lawrence Academy May 17 — Leominster at Leominster May 20 — Athol at Athol May 23 — Nashua May 25 — Winchester - Tournament May 27 — Keene at Keene May 29 — Nashua at Nashua May 31 — Athol June 4 — Leominster June 6 — Orange at Orange Page 70 BOULDER 1940 BASEBALL TEAM R. Lamothe, Captain '40 P. R. Goodrich '41 Lf. C. Marston '42 P. G. Lemay '-i 1 Cf. N. Ricci '42 Rf. R. Pasquale '41 Lf. C. May, Jr. '40 C. C. Barrett '41 c J. Murphy '42 p. W. Barrett '42 c. W. Gage '42 p. H. Gage '42 c. T. Panagiotes '41 c. F. Whittemore '41 3rd B. R. Therrien '41 Ss. L. Therrien '41 C. R. Mattia '41 Ss. R. Hodge '41 1st B. L. Leblanc '42 1st B. E. Clough '41 C. D. Hawthorne '40 P. E. Baho '42 Ss. H. Cook '40 2nd B. P. Gilmartin '42 Rf. L. Tarbell '42 3rd B. E. Gallon '41 Cf. J. Jakola '42 2nd B. N. Crawford '42 Ss. SCHEDULE Fitchburg Opponents Winchendon 6 5 Worcester North 4 2 Gardner 15 8 Bartlett of Webster 12 6 Athol at Athol 3 1 Clinton 1 2 Page 71 BOULDER 1940 Pete Altiora Words by MARGARET WAITE Music by DORIS L. BOW EN Am by R. Weston +- 1. With our mot -to 'Seek the H;gh-er, 2. We will cher-ish our class col - ors, 3. As we gath-er for the part-ing, We will ev - er up - ward The proud pur - pie and the Bound by mem-'ries, friend to • — ■ — — mmm climb, Keep-ing al - ways straight be - fore us, As a white, With the hope that they will teach us To do friend, We, the class of Nine -teen For - ty, Pledge to faff? guide thru pass-ing al - ways what is hon - or till the ppmt pp time, The fair teach-ings that in right. In the years that stand be end. Those i - deals of truth and spird us fore us, cour-aee Thru our When we You have years at may be nurt - ured F. far a • our mm mm i p i U S. We 11 be brave when faced with fail-ure, Well be mod-est in sue - cess, part, May the friendships we have made here Ev-er bind us heart to heart, breast; With thy bless-ing, Al - ma Ma-ter, We'll not fail in life'sgreat test. CLASS COMMITTEES Class of 1940 Class Banner Committee Designed by Vernon Foss Miss Nason, Miss Potter — Advisors Harry Cook Donald Fletcher Florence Kopsiaftis Jefferson Hall Frederick Carpenter Priscilla Lufkin Virginia Andrew Gertrude Belliveau William Bianchini Paul Congdon Philip Flanagan Maila Jorma John Bowers Helen Cohen Charlotte Flynn Robert Holden Daniel Koval Paul Banahan Claire Grenier Barbara Jackson Esther Leavenworth Arthur Bursila Marjorie Cassassa Richard Collette Olavi Halttunen Bernard Hart Class Color and Flower Committee Colors: Purple and White Flower: Iris Margaret Haven, Chairman Miss Merriam — Advisor Class Motto Committee Altiora Pete Gloria Boscardin, Chairman Ruth Parkhurst Mr. Hubbard — Advisor Class Ring Committee Joseph Menard, Chairman Norma Schoerner Miss Gifford — Advisor Junior Prom Committee John Baimas, Chairman Richard Zeigler Miss Mattson — Advisors — Miss Sawyer Junior-Senior Reception Committee Priscilla Merriam, Chairman Charles Zink, Jr. Miss Marie Champagne — Advisor Thanksgiving Dance Committee Irene Maki, Chairman Miss Brigham — Advisors ' — Miss Potter Senior Class Party Committee Dorothy Grainger, Chairman James Otis Helen Pasanen Elinor Sousa Andrew Husari Beatrice Neal Carl W. Perkins, Jr. Artemis Nikitas Andreas Pappazissis Merelyn Putnam Shirley Quinn Doris Remal Donald Woods Mary Healy Mr. Ferrigno — Advisors — Miss Peabody Olga Pappas Arthur Purinton Mary Scanlon Robert Schoales Margaret Waite Charles McCarthy Mary O'Connor Norman Patch Carl Rinquist Herbert Jones Shirley Miller Robert Otto Grace Reynolds James Ryan BOULDER 1940 CLASS OF 1940 SENIOR POPULARITY POLL Voted on by rooms 210 — Mr. Sheehan 206 — Miss Murphy 201-2 — Miss Haskins 115 — Mr. Harwood Nicest Personality Boys Girls David Scanlon . . . . 31 Arlene Stevenson . . . 32 Robert Wentworth ... 18 Charlotte Flynn . . . . 15 Best Student Robert Holden .... 43 Priscilla Merriam ... 29 John Baimas . . . . 16 Gloria Boscardian ... 28 Best Dressed Richard Roux . . . . 45 Beatrice Neal . . . 41 Dave Richards . . . . 23 Ruth Parkhurst .... 26 Cutest Dino Belli . . . . 11 Donald Fletcher ... 8 Dave Richards . . . . 11 Beatrice Neal . . . . 23 John Bowers . . . . 11 Arlene Stevenson ... 18 Best Athlete Fred Carpenter .... 29 Betty Taylor .... 57 Raymond Muhonen . . . 14 Barbara Jackson .... 8 Best Dancer Charles Manning . . . 16 Priscilla Lufkin .... 26 William Bianchini . . . 15 Doris Remal .... 14 Most Bashful Mary Scanlon .... 9 Robert Wentworth ... 9 Leblanc ..... 8 Dino Belli .... 8 Revolti 8 Waite 8 Best Looking Robert Wentworth ... 39 Priscilla Lufkin . . . 19 Dino Belli 16 Arlene Stevenson . . . 18 Most Ambitious John Dupress .... 9 Norma Schoerner . . . 15 Daniel Koval .... 8 Arlene Stevenson . . . 11 Most Dignified . , Ruth Parkhurst . . . 13 Robert Wentworth ... 24 Priscilla Lufkin . . . . 13 Andrew Pappazissis ... 19 Norma Schoerner . • . . 9 Mel Putnam .... 9 Page 74 BOULDER 1940 SENIOR POPULARITY POLL Robert Wentworth Dick Tucker Ray Muhonen Most Fascinating 9 Jerry Shea 9 7 Arlene Stevenson 12 9 John Bowers Ha p py-go-lucky 52 Charlotte Flynn Irene Maki 42 9 Richard Zeigler . Arthur Purington Most Musical 34 Doris Bowen 21 Anna Guglielmi 30 27 Dick Tucker Paul Congdon Most Original 20 Nancy Murphy 15 Barbara Jackson 12 9 Robert Holden . Raymond Lamothe Quietest 10 Rita Leblanc 9 Laila Honkala Dick Tucker Rudy Richards Most Talented 30 Priscilla Lufkin 10 Nancy Murphy 17 15 Robert Holden . John Dupress Most Studious 27 Gloria Boscardian 23 Priscilla Merriam 19 18 James Otis Dino Belli Most Youthful 10 Beatrice Neal 9 Peg Vincent 30 6 Page 75 1940 76 BOULDER I940 Allan Aalto: I stole the piano in a moment of weakness, Your Honor. Judge F. Carpenter: Two years. What would you have done if you were strong? Virginia Andrew: You can't expect me to eat this food. Call the manager. Harry Cook: It's no use; he won't eat it either. Gloria Boscardin: Waiter, here's a fly in my ice-cream.' John Bowers: Let him freeze, and teach him a lesson. Walter Buck: Does it cost much to feed the giraffes in this circus?' Richard Collette: No, you see a little goes a long way with them. J. Lonnquist: Engaged to five girls at once. How do you explain such a situation? Ted Halliday: I don't know, unless Cupid shot me with a machine gun. Teacher: How many make a dozen? Priscilla Whitney: Twelve. Teacher: How many make a million? Priscilla: Very few. If at first you don't succeed, try second base. Robert Wentworth: I just saw two cops chasing a man through a drug store. Norman Lyons: Did they catch him? Bob: No, he stepped on a set of scales and got a weight. Charles McCarthy: Could you give me a job, mister? Barber: Sure, paint this barber pole. Charles: Okay boss, where do I get the striped paint? INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Page Angel Novelty Co 82 Bailey, John L., Ye House of 91 Barton, Donald B 88 Baylin Fur Shop 88 Beauchemin, A. J 93 Bergroth Studio 84 Brockleman Bros 83 Brooks' Pharmacy 99 City Cleaners Dyers 101 Crocker, Burbank Co 86 Cross, C. A. Co 99 Cumings Theatre 102 Custom Auto Body Welding Co 100 Dejonge, Louis, Co 86 Delongchamp, Oscar 103 Drury, F. L. Sons Co 92 Empire Shoe Rebuilding 94 Farm Service Stores 101 Fennia Market 100 Fidelity Co-operative Bank 93 Fitchburg Coal Co 102 Fitchburg Co-operative Bank 102 Fitchburg Creamer)'' 100 Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co 84 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance 89 Fitchburg Paper Co 79 Fitchburg Savings Bank 103 Fitchburg Sentinel 89 Gage, B. E 100 George Bros 88 Gilash Shoe Co 99 Goodfellow, A. Z 101 Goodwin, W. C 96 Gruener Hardware Store 89 Hardy, W. A. Sons Co 89 Hatch, H. A. Son 88 Hedstrom Union Co 90 Heslam, James, Co 87 Illig, Walter R 96 Page Johnson-Fuller Housing Guild 103 Johnson, Iver, Sporting Goods Co 98 Kauppinen, A. J 98 Kendall Catering 95 Kidder Davis 9 Lane, F. H. Co 90 Laurel Hill Creamery 98 Lesure 97 Matthews Motor Co 94 Michon Studio 80 Miller Clothing Co 94 Montuori Oil Co 90 Murphy Drug Co 94 Nathan, S. M 96 Nichols Frost 96 Pollock, George T 101 Primeau Pharmacy 92 Putney, W. E _ 99 Ritter 97 Rice Co 95 Safety Fund National Bank 82 Simonds Saw Steel Co 83 Spots Co 102 Star Cleaning Dyeing Co 98 Suffolk University 8 Swanson Baking Co 81 Thibert, Dr. J. A. N 95 Tri-City Dairymen's Association 85 Turunen Motor Coach Co 97 Union Coal 91 United Cooperative Society 79 Ward's Quality Shop 92 Washington Jewelry Co 90 Webber Hardware 91 Worcester County Trust Co 92 Worcester North Savings Institution 85 Wyman, Roy S 91 Y. M. C. A 95 The Class of 1940 thanks the advertisers whose financial support has helped to make this book possible. Page 78 SE VEN CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES 1. Universal in scope, purpose and spirit. Open to all. 2. Democratic nature. Ownership and control vested in the con- sumers themselves. One man, one vote. 3. Equal rights and service to all. Justice and fairness in all dealings. Service charged 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 useless work. 5. Publicity of all facts. No falsehood, concealment or corrup- tion permitted. 6. Unity of consumers for economic improvement by collective action. 7. Liberty 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-operative Society United Co-operative Farmers, Inc. Compliments of Fitchburg Paper Co We appreciate your patronage and may our friendship continue in the future. MICHON STUDIO PUcricuyuupivi lj Quality 455 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. '00 '99 '98 '97 '96 '95 '94 1893-1940 '39 '38 '37 '36 '35 '34 '33 '01 '32 '02 '31 '03 '30 04 1893 - G uMdLpxzrie iU 29 '05 ' . '28 06 1915 - ['GSietttl '27 08 1940 - QiaducUeA 25 '09 '24 ,10 FOR THREE GENERATIONS The Swanson Baking 23 , Company has congratulated F.H.S. graduates on their achievement .... and now F. H. S. 1940, the Town '19 '91 V£i Talk Bakers congratulate you and extend their good '13 wishes for a long life of healthy, happy, good '20 '14 citizenship. '19 '15 '18 '16 • '17 SWANSON BAKING COMPANY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS First row: Doris Remal, Captain Bette Taylor, Artemis Nikitas. Second row: Grace Reynolds, Mary O'Connor, Helen Nikitas, Olga Pappas. This girls' basketball team, representing the senior class, won six straight games and were undefeated during the season. Page 81 Compliments of Angel Novelty Company CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $1,000,000.00 The Safety Fund National Bank OF FITCHBURG Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Page 82 Over 100 Years of Service SAWS, MACHINE-KNIVES, FILES Simonds Saw and Steel Co. Established 1832 FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS 32 YEARS AGO The first Brockelman Store was started on a strictly cash basis. Our cash policy was then a matter of necessity. TOD A Y With sixteen modern, sanitary markets and stores, we are among the largest FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTORS IN NEW ENGLAND Our Cash Policy is still in force, as a matter of choice, it is the very foundation of our greater value giving. Brockelman Bros., Inc. FITCHBURG — WORCESTER — LAWRENCE — LEOMINSTER — CLINTON GARDNER — LOWELL — NASHUA — FRAMINGHAM — MARLBOROUGH A tedute ia the cioAl a£ 940 Congratulations upon the start you have made May your efforts always be successful FITCHBURG GAS ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY For Your Patronage BERGROTH STUDIO Tel. 2825 Fitchburg, Mass. Page 84 KEEP AHEAD with a Savings Bank account ! Make the most of your opportunities . . . and of your income . . . with the help of a savings account. Money for ANY purpose accumulates quickly with systematic deposits of small amounts. Your funds are always available . . . and earn regular interest. OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT NOW WORCESTER N0RTH SAVINGS INSTITUTION J 290 MAIN STREET • FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS TRI-CITY DAIRYMEN'S CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION feline (liUxwt P uoductl MILK AND CREAM BUTTERMILK — CHOCOLATE MILK — ORANGEADE — EGGS ICE CREAM MIX 1151 Main Street Tel. 1285 FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS LOCAL MILK FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS Compliments of Crocker, Burbank Company Association Compliments of Louis Dejonge Company SunJfjGce Coated PayzeM. Page 86 INVEST IN THE BEST FRESH FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES James Heslam Company Fitchburg Tels. 4260, 4261, 4262 SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY 111 jbe iaAi n ttL Qa-e-ducatixx ial 30 Scholarships available in the College to 1940 High School Graduates. Qualification by Competitive Examination in English or History. Cultural and Pre-Professional COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS — Day, evening and part-time courses leading to A.B. degree - 120 semester hours. Pre-Professional courses (60 s.h.) for Law, Journalism and Business Administration. Entrance requirement: 15 ac- ceptable college entrance units. Advanced standing for acceptable college credits. Professional LAW SCHOOL Four-year day or evening course. Prepares for LL.B. degree, Mass. Bar examination and law practice. Entrance requirement: 60 s.h. of col- lege credits, obtainable in th e Pre-Legal course of the College of Liberal Arts. COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM — Day or evening course, B.S. in J. degree. In- cludes 60 s.h. of Liberal Arts and instruction in all phases of Journalism. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — Day or evening course, B.S. in B. A. degree. Includes 60 s.h. of Liberal Arts and specialized instruc- tion in accounting, advertising, business management. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LAW Two year evening course, LL. M. degree. Combined Faculties Represent Cultural and Professional Instruction of High Quality and Recognized Achievement. Day and Evening Duplicate Sessions, Special Summer School Courses, Moderate Tuition, Convenient Location, Placement Service, Modern Fire-proof Building. Call, write or phone CAPitol 0555 for catalogs and information about scholarships. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR DORNE STREET ON BEACON HILL BOSTON, MASS. Frank E. Hatch Paul J. Woodcome H A Hatrh Son Baylin's Fur Shop i ij.Hi o i Kjniij jr INDIVIDUAL STYLES FUR COATS — CLOTH COATS DRESSES 470 MAIN ST. FITCHBURG, MASS. AP 1 Main Cl-.-l i iviain otreet Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Donald B. Barton George Bros. Quality Footwear for the Entire Family GRADUATION FOOTWEAR AT POPULAR PRICES Photographic specialist in portraiture, interior and ex- terior photograghs of homes, color photography, copying and enlarging, miniatures, expert framing. 386 Main St., cor. Mill St. 61 FOX STREET TEL. 781 Page 88 V3 XL U JL IN J_j XL Compliments of Hardware Store Inc. William A. Hardy Sons Co. Phone 305 85 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of EVERYBODY Reads Th e Newspapers ritcnDurg iviutuai Fire Insurance Company In Fitchburg and Vicinity Most Everybody Reads 781 MAIN STREET The Fitchburg Sentinel Page 89 Compliments of LANE'S W A HTNHTON VY rVuI ± v lN The Home of High Grade JEWELRY CO. Clothing and Furnishings Rpa onahl v Pripprl 379 Main Street Let Us Show You The Newest Style Trend For Young Men NATIONALLY ADVERTISED Watches Tewelrv WAete Style and Silverware Radios, Clocks 2uaLt4f Meet and Optical Merchandise On Credit At F. H. Lane Co. Cash Store Prices Compliments of Compliments of T T 1 i T T Hedstrom Union Company Montuori Oil Co. Manufacturers of 68 Main Street Fitchburg Velocipedes, Coster Wagons and Wheel Toys Page 90 Compliments of Roy S. Wyman OPTOMETRIST 308 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Phone 971 Ye House of John L. Bailey 685 Main Street CANDY - GIFTS - FAVORS Candied Compliments of For More Than Webber o i ears XT.clICJ.Wa.Ifc; OHJIfcJ SERVICE Athletic Equipment PFT Tfl RTT TTV Paints - Radios ✓ NTT 7T T TmT 7 QUALITY rower Equipment Housewares - Toys Union Coal Co. A Division of Webber 9 Prichard Street Lumber Suoolv Co Phone 740 314 Main St. Phone 4880 Page 91 Compliments of F. L. Drury Sons Co. RETAIL GROCERS PHONE 1410 Ward's Quality Shop CORSETS - HOSIERY - UNDERWEAR CHILDREN'S APPAREL Three Graduate Corsetiers Special Attention Given to Surgical Fittings 364 Main Street - Tel. Fitchburg 2190 Compliments of Worcester County Trust Co. Compliments of PRIMEAU PHARMACY J. C. OUELLETTE, Prop. 902 Main Street Fitchburg Compliments of Fitchburg Co-operative Bank Compliments of A. J. BEAUCHEMIN INSURANCE AGENCY 20 Blossom Street - Tel. 3388 BLANCH ARD BROWN PRINTING COMPANY 25 Water St. Fitchburg, Mass. Tel. 1133 Printers of 1940 Boulder Matthews Motor Company . . . CHEVROLET CARS . . . 17 Snow St. Phone 1251 Fitchburg Special Discount on your Graduation Clothes MILLER'S 331-3 MAIN STREET Murphy Drug Company EUGENE J. MURPHY, Mgr. REGISTERED PHARMACIST QUALITY SHOES SMARTLY STYLED The Famous Burton's Shoes A $5.00 Shoe For Only $3.50 - A Complete Line of New Styles MEN'S OR BOYS Empire Shoe Rebuilders 19 Blossom Street Fitchburg Page 94 Dr. J. A. N. Thibert ORAL SURGEON Rooms 216-217 Safety Fund Building 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephones 837-R, 837-W Compliments of Fitchburg Y. M. C. A. Only At Rice's Compliments of The Newest and Smartest Watches Hamilton — Gruens — Elgins Movados — Walthams Kendall Walthams $12.75 to $150.00 Catering Fine watch repairing by the only Certified Watchmaker in Company Fitchburg. Modest Prices 56 North Street HARRY E. KENDALL, Mgr. Rice Co. F. W. RICE Tel. 2064-W 350 Main Street Res. Tel. 2064-R Jewelry, Diamonds, Watches Silver Page 95 Compliments of Walter R. Illig W. U. Goodwin TNC Plumbing and Heating Oil Burners 4 Good Place to Buy Air Conditioning Delco Frigidaire Good Shoes 356 MAIN STREET 1 GUSHING STREET Nichols Frost Company J Stale o£ Specialty £Uofzd Where You Will Find The Things You Want, At The Price You Want To Pay 1940 Class Clock Will be placed in our store window sometime in June. Every Senior's name will appear on the clock dial. The clock will be wound so it will stop some time during the day of graduation. The minute hand will stop at a Senior Girl's name and she will receive a fine high-grade brace- let watch. The hour hand will stop at a Senior Boy's name and he will re- ceive a good strap watch. If the winner already has a watch and it was purchased here, she or he will receive $25.00 in cash. S. M. Nathan 471 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. Page 96 I Compliments of Turunen Motor Coach Service . . Ritter for Flowers . . 360 MAIN STREET TEL. 415 Jle ute the, J-lx iHt Kidder Davis FURNITURE — CARPETS — UPHOLSTERY INTERIOR DECORATORS 692-700]Main Street Tel. 1107 Fitchburg, Mass. Page 97 EVERYTHING IN SPORTING GOODS KODAKS AND NOVELTIES Make This Your Headquarters Ivgt Johnson Sporting Goods Co. 510 MAIN STREET Compliments of Star Cleaning Dyeing Co. High Grade Cleaners Established in 1917 We Call For and Deliver FREE Telephone 2723 MILK AND CREAM KAYO CHOCOLATE CHAIR CITY ICE CREAM Laurel Hill Creamery A. J. COUILLARD, Mgr. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Sole Distributors of Vitamin X1D Irradiated Milk 138 Laurel St. Phone 51 Fitchburg, Mass. Best selection of Hamilton, Wittnauer, Longine, Gruen, Elgin, Waltham and Bulova Watches at Lowest Price. Also Diamonds and Wedding Rings. C. J. KAUPPINEN 711 Main Street Fitchburg Page 98 Brooks' Pharmacy Compliments of W. E. Putney Restaurant and Luncheonette Art and Gift Shoppe Toilet Goods and Specialties EBEEBF Prescriptions Accurately Compounded MAIN AND OLIVER All Kuuii Qjj Compliments of t7ilash bhoe Lo. C. A. Cross Co. INC. MANUFACTURERS OF Wholesale Groceries, Confectionery and Produce BOYS' GOODYEAR WELT SHOES Supply House For Red and White Stores OoU XvlVcx OL. r 1 LL-Il UUI IVldoo. Page 99 The B. E. Gage Agency QetteSuii 9 ti44Aai tce Safety Fund Building Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Custom Auto Body Welding Co. INC. 185 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of FENNIA MARKET GROCERIES, MEATS, TEAS AND COFFEES 24-26 Academy Street Telephone 972 Compliments of Fitchburg Creamery Page 100 CITY CLEANERS DYERS 665 Water Street Phone 78 Fitch burg Compliments of A. Z. Goodfellow POULTRY - HOGS - DAIRY LARRO FAMILY FLOUR Farm Service Company Successor to J. Cushing Co, Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of George T. Pollock GENERAL STORE and GAS STATION 432 Mechanic Street Tel. 4457 Fitchburg, Mass. P.tge 101 JEDDO COAL Compliments of Quality Above All FUEL 6- RANGE OIL CUMINGS i i it 111 A r ■ i T T — ' THEATRE FITCHBURG COAL CO. Continuous Performance TEL. 3400 4 Day St. Tel. 456 Compliments of Fidelity Co-operative Bank SPOTS COMPANY CLEANING - DYEING - REPAIRING Personal Laundry Service 'Cleanest place in Toivn SCIENTIFIC CLEANING 256 Water St. Tel. 122 or 123 Pate 102 Johnson-Fuller Housing Guild F. M. Johnson Lumber Co., Inc. W. A Fuller Lumber Co., Inc., Fitchburg, Mass. Keene, N. H. Leominster, Mass. Clinton, Mass. cMo+ne feiUldeli jbid day cMeadqfua UeA.i. 130 River Street, Fitchburg, Mass., OSCAR DELONGCHAMP QlchmoJule and Q M 6 lucki. 139 Harvard Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Fitchburg Savings Bank 8.45 A. M. to 3 P. M. Closed Saturday at 12 Noon 745 MAIN STREET Page 103 1 I I I Page 104