Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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 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