Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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.

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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