Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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1941 Bernice Bernstein Your hearts desire be with you Bernice is a small, quiet individual. She likes crocheting and knitting, so her hands are often put to good use in this way. She plans to do secretarial work in New York. In the afternoons, she works in the office of the Independent Lock Company. Junior Senior Reception Committee 3. Kathryn Elizabeth Bishop Let all things be done decently and in order Kay is part-time student who has been a very efficient secretary for Miss Dunn. More of her spare time is spent in caring for children. Collecting snapshots is Kay's hobby. She plans to take up either clerical work or child nursing. Dramatic Club 4. Doris Lea Blouin ''Enjoy the present smiling hour and put it out of fortune's power Doris is one of our more athletic girls. She likes nothing better than a good game with plenty of competition. Studies do not play a large part in her life. Her pleasing actions, and happy disposi- tion will aid her throughout life. Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3; Hockey 2, 3, 4. Milita Anna Boeckh Thou art Miialt. but thou shalt grow One of the smallest members of our class is Becky. She is a happy-go-lucky person who doesn't believe in spending too much time in studying. Painting is her favorite pastime and she does a good job of it. Becky would like to be a commercial artist. Gertrude Ann Bonnallie The gold of the moon in her hair, The blue of the evening in her eyes Gertrude is one of the quieter members of our class. She has great scholastic ability and amazes us with the seriousness with which she delves into her studies. We know that she will be suc- cessful in her work of nursing. Dramatic Club 4; Latin Club 3, 4. Rita Eva Bouchard Fair to look upon, nice to know Rita s dark eyes, with a smile lurking in their depth, tell of fun and gaiety even though she may look timid. Her pet hobby is collecting pictures of her friends and her favorite sports. The ex- perience that she is getting as a part-time student will aid her in secretarial work. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Ruth Virginia Brackett Tall and erene: (me a girl as erer was seen Ruth is just bubbling over wtih fun and good nature. Every morning she rides down from X'estminster, laughing and chattering all the way. We recommend her as an antidote to any class which is affected by a serious case of boredom. Martha Louise Brooks The village athlete you here will meet Brooksie is an ardent tennis lover, who spends much time on the tennis court. She is always willing to give advice to beginners. Next year she plans to train at the Burbank Hospital. Basketball 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Tennis 3, 4. Page 13

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1941 John Delbert Baldwin He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast Johnny's a Hi-Y member, whose fame has spread far and wide as a trombone player. Collecting items in music and science for his scrap book is his hobby. Dancing and playing basketball are two of his favorite pastimes. At present he is an elevator man, but he wants to work for the Telephone Telegraph Company. Band 2, 3, 4 ; Class Motto Committee 3. Curtis Horton Barrett The great end of life is not knowledge, but action Curt is a quiet member in school, but he puts plenty of noise into a football game. Besides being an excellent pigskin carrier, he plays a good game of basketball and baseball. Curt is very well liked by all his fellow students because of his good nature and friendly disposition. At present, his future is a dark secret Base- ball, Football 2, 3, 4. Edward Joel Barshak Ambition f the growth of every climb Edward, who used to be rather short, has gradually began to tower over many of his classmates. On Friday and Saturday evenings he may be found at the fruit counter of a well-known store. Since he is interested in a legal profession, perhaps someday we ll hear of h'm as a great lawyer. Tennis, French Club, Latin Club 3- Debating Club 2, =1, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Frederick Adams Bauman All uho have done good work with their whole heart have obtained ucce Fred is one of the most brilliant students in the class. He dons (he garb of knowledge as eagerly and as naturally as a boxing champ- ion puts on his gloves. He is quick to see the humorous side of anything, which was proved by his costumes during senior week. Editor of Boulder 4; Band, Orchestra, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Councilor 2; Latin Club 3. Frank Jason Bean Let u be known b) our deeds Frank is the happy-go-lucky friend of everyone. Few there are, indeed, who are not acquainted with his cheerful smile. Every week end he can be seen waiting on customers from behind Brockelman s v:getable counter. Music is Franks hobby. He sings and strums a mean guitar. To become an electrician is his aim. Robert Harold Bean Good nature ii a pecial charm. That wins a ho l of friends Bob collects pay every week for work as an usher at Shea's Theater. Always a gentleman, this good looking, well dressed boy is one of those who love the great outdoors. Hunting and fishing rate tops with him. As for the future. Bob just hasn't quite made up his mind. French Club 2; Dramatic Club, Latin Club , 4; Ring Committee 3; Councilor 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Reception 3. 4k Harold Stewart Beattie His good nature is a proper soil, upon which virtues grow Harold is one of the smaller members of the class. If he can grow to the required height, he would like to enter the Army. He was a home room councilor and an active member of the Dramatic Club. Dramatic Club 2, 4; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Councilor 3. Albert Joseph Belletete He who is honest is noble. Whatever hi fortune or birth Albert is another part-time student who works in the bank. For the future he plans to become a bookkeeper in a bank or office. His warm smile has won him many friends and we feel that his genial manner will aid him in securing a position. Page 12

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Leon Charles Bellio He needs no verse In jiinie him. His merit true doth name him Leon has one quality that is unusual for a senior. He is the quiet type. Tall, dark and handsome, he has a winning way with I he fairer sex. Leon's accuracy and ability at sports are proved by his brilliant playing of baseball and basketball. To be an aviator has been his life-long dream. Basketball, Baseball 2, .S, 4. Walter Everett Bennett A man of many moods and fancies Walt not only is a well-liked, good looking lad, but a good athlete. This combination, along with the fact that he's a good dancer, makes for the grand fellow which he certainly is. ''OC alt has a good class spirit and this is one of the many reasons for the admiration he excites among his classmates. His interest lies in aviation. Track 3, 4; Football 4. Eugene Wilfred Benoit Of their own merits modest jnen are dumb Gene is a pleasant sort of fellow, who is always smiling. Out- side of school he is a member of the Boy Scouts, and his favorite sport is skating. He is interested in aeronautics and intends to make it his life's work. Louis Joseph Bernard like fun. like everyone'' Louis is a gay, young lad from Cleghorn. He builds model airplanes for a hobby and plays football, baseball and hockey. Some- day he may have his name in the annals of history as a great archi- tect, for that is his plan for a future career. Football 2. Robert Edward Best Some are good, others are better, but he' s best Bob has a natural tendency toward wearing bright ties with socks to harmonize. He may be seen and heard at any time in the corridor, where some of the happiest hours of his school life are spent. Bob is a very likeable fellow and very popular with his classmates. When he graduates he plans to become a chemist. William Dewey Blake V('e grant although he had much wit. He tvas very shy of using it Bill is a quiet and somewhat studious chap, who is heading determinedly towards a career in aviation. His main hobby is collect- ing autographs of band leaders. Being a lover of sports and good clean fun is his biggest asset. Football, Baseball 2 ; Dramatic-Club 4; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4. John Joseph Bodanza He had a tongue at will, and yet teas never loud Johnny's favorite hobby is to discuss United States History with his friends. His favorite sport is basketball, although he does play baseball. To attend Worcester Trade School and to become a machin- ist are John's plans for the future. Basketball 2, 3 Paul Joseph Boudreau A man must devote some of his time to other things than study Paul has lots of good experience in the art of furniture uphol- stering as he works afternoons in his uncle's shop. In the spring, Paul zealously devotes all of his time to track, so that our school may remain in the top ranks. Track 2, 3, 4. Page 14