Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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

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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