Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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

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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