Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1942 volume:

THE BOULDER Fitchburg High School CLASS OF 1942 GEORGE C. FRANCIS Superintendent of Schools Page 2 1942 BOULDER Page 3 BOULDER 1942 FACULTY PRINCIPAL James A. Chalmers ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Frank M. Howe Mathematics HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS: Armand J. Dufour, Anna E. Dunn, Maud L. Gifford, Ralph W. Howard, Ralph K. Hubbard, William M. McDermott, Carl W. Perkins, Modern Languages Academic English History Commercial Subjects Classics Manual Arts Science Page 4 1942 BOULDER TEACHERS J. Edward Bouvier, Director of Music Beatrice M. Brigham, Typewriting Helen M. Brown, Biology Harry Butler, U. S. History, Prob. of Democracy and Economics Marie Champagne, French Elizabeth A. Clark, English John J. Dillon, IJ S Hi' tnrv Snrinlnav Prob of T )pm nrrrrpv rtnH pponnm i j_ iiiw i 'utv y ixv_i jv wi iwxxxi o Willinm H Dnnlinrr MothGrnotics lomes M Fprrirjnn J v iii O 1 1. 1 lil l ItQliQn Mctthemotics HcfrolH I Fl vnn 1 A 1 w lV_4 X Ijfllil, , . X X XO LwX ¥ 1 J_ii 1 llO — Scirrf T CriV hnnc: Phvsiral Education X 1 1 X Ol V-'S l 1_1 _C LA VA 11 1 1 Clifford A Gilbert Manual Training jubtjpii TA. ncir wooQ, II S Mi c;tnrv Fn rfl i c:Vi — ' . KJ . XXlOLV lVf A—il 1 XXOll u.t iAJt;i lu, riQSKins, lohn A HptiIpv jv- iiii Jx. llCT'i lCV Printing 1 0 n Ti 1 IC orrn ott Bookkeeping Rohprt O Mrrillm lY French, English i i.XlKJ. J. LvL. IVHJLLoUfl, Typewriting Mpfrtl n T M nT nn oi 1 rrVi l ! — 41 Llll J. LVlK L K l 11 Sociology, English Elva L. Mclntire, Supervisor of Cafeteria riplpn P K fprrirfm 11 1 11 1 ■ IVl il i' ill Biology Mary G. Murphy, Stenography, Bookkeeping Anna L. Nason, Arts and Crafts, Art Appreciation, English Florence A. Nelson Biology John Oliva, Physical Education Richard R Palmer i-illv iioii, lLDL . Ul L t lllUCI tJC- y ainj Ethel L. Peabody, German, Latin, Ancient History Alice R. Pepin, St norjmnh V Ronkkf ppiinrr Snanish Orlana Ranney, r Ti 1 1 1 Q n i-ii X iiol 1 Martha E. Rodger, kJC W il ly Nicholas G RnKprti IvlCa LlltrlllCJ lies Edmund B. Ryan, N pf t nPTTi nti ( c: Pauline J. St. Germain Hoolr K pprMTirr FnrtliQh Xvo - j-'wvjrK.ri.oc|_ iiiy , J_� iiy iioii, i y kJt? wri ti n n V V I i L 1 1 1 Louise W. Sawyer, Bookkeeping, Stenography Laurence H. Scanlon, English Francis A. Sheehan, Biology Bertha L. Sherwin, Librarian Herbert P. Sullivan, Chemistry Lillian M. Taylor, English Stephen T. Woodbury, U. S. History Page 5 BOULDER 1942 TO RALPH WILLARD HOWARD We, the Class of 1942, dedicate this issue of The Boulder in recognition of and gratitude for the many services he has performed for the school and our class Page 6 1942 BOULDER BOARD OF EDITORS Editor-in-Chief Earle LaRoe Business Managers Anthony Pandiscio Arthur Pethybridge Write-up Committee Chairman, Marian Hawes Shirley Denno Mary Goiney Winston Grant Frank Healey Thelma Koski Dorothy Lufkin Janet McGregor Miriam Mela Elaine Nikki Primrose Rogers Phyllis Romans Dorothy Skinner Richard Smith Dorothy Upham Betty Viggiano Gloria Wolfson William Zarella Warren Litsky Joke Committee Louise Adams Marian Maffeo Art Barbara Ames Photography Christo Antonio Norman Crawford Faculty Advisors Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Kenney Page 7 BOULDER 1942 Page 8 CLASS OFFICERS William Thomas Logan, Jr. The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to execute. Billy is one of our gayest seniors. His curly black hair and his friendly grin identiify him anywhere. He is one of our best skiers. Most out-door sports, such as hunting, have a magnetic allure for him. Relay Team. Dramatic Club, President of CItss, Red and Gray. Betty Eileen Freeman She's a wi isome wee thiny. Betty, our tiny vice-president, is noted for her lovely blond hair, blue eyes, and sparkling smile. She is the able secretary of the Dra- matic Club. She was lucky enough to be chosen a junior member of the Woman's Club. She is very talented in the dramatic field, which is shown by her winning second prize in the Prize Speaking contest her sophomore and junior years. Betty wants to do secretarial work after graduation. Dramatic Club, French Club, Vice-president of Class, Open meeting, Prize Speaking, Councillor, Snow White Revue. Louise Pauline Woodward There's a garden in her face Where roses and white lilies grow. Louise always has a charming bright smile and is without doubt one of the best known and most popular girls in the senior class. She has been secretary of her class for two years. Bowling is her best liked hobby and one of her favorite sports. Her future plans are uncertain. Basketball, French Club, Dramatic Club, Secretary of Class, Marshal, Councillor, Drum Majorette. William Russell Bingham The youth of a nation are the trustees of its posterity. Bill has been a well-known and very well liked cornerstone of our class since the very first days of its being. He is an all around sport, majoring in bowling, hunting, and golf. He is an active member in the Ki-Y and a very able leader. He enjoys driving a car. He would like to go to Worcester Tech. Track, Treasurer of Class, Councillor, Marshal. 1942 BOULDER Raymond Everett Aho Anfl gladly v)Ould lie learn. Ray seems to be a mental genius, one who always does things the hard way and gets the right answer. His future work will be chemical or electrical engineering. He captured the Math Prize last year. Dra- matic Club, Orchestra, Bowling League. Donald Joseph Anderson Silence often of pure innocence persuades. Don's pet hobby is mountain climbing. There is nothing he enjoys more than a good stiff climb or a week in t:he basement of the Enter- prise. After graduation he plans to take up mining engineering. Christo Antonio An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow. The camera fiend of Fitchburg High, Chris has been engaged re- cently in building a large reflecting telescope, grinding and mounting all the lenses himself. As yet he has made no definite plans regarding his future occupation. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, German Club. Raynald Joseph Arsenault am the very pink of courtesy. Ray likes action; he shows this in his wholehearted enjoyment of bowling and skating. In his quieter moments he is interested in stamp collecting. He plans to enter a trade school after graduation. Tennis, French Club, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Richard Arthur Arvo Potoer is the measure of manhood- Richard came to Fitchburg for his senior year from Gardner where he was a Pro Merito member. He likes outdoor sports, builds model airplanes, and has a fine singing voice. At present he is working at the Fitchburg Auto Electric Company. He hopes to go to an aviation school. Janice Abell Ever loyal, ever true to the task she has to do. Jan has proved herself an efficient :ecretary, part-timing for Miss Ranney and Mr. Hubbard. She sings in the First Baptist Church choir. Interested in the Christian Endeavor society, she hopes, in the future, to continue her activities in the church. P;' jketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Table Tennis, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Junior Prom Committee, Snow White Revue. Eleanor Louise Adams The softer charm that in her manner lies Is framed to captivate yet not surprise. Louise has a beautiful singing voice which she demonstrates in the Christ Church Choir, and the Fitchburg Choral Club. She is a member of the Mariners and a junior member of the Woman's Club. She plans to studv nursing at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Latin Club, Red and Gray Board, Junior- Senior Reception, Boulder. Bernice Agnes Albecki Officious, innocent, and sincere. Bernice has mastered the art of playing the Hawaiian guitar. When she is not busy entertaining, she takes time out to roller skate and collect snapshots. Someday if you are seeking a typist look up Bernice. Barbara Leavenworth Ames Her pencil drew whatever her soul designed, Barbara is a twinkling-eyed and lively miss. She is very talented in art and has been responsible for much of the attractive art work about school. She hopes to continue in art. Dramatic Club, Red and Gray. Doris Hope Anderholm Her lauijliter liad a clearer ring Than all the bubbliny of a sprinr . Doris is one of our gay curly haired commercial beauties. Her cheery laughter has brightened many a gray day. She came to us from New York four years ago. After graduation she plans to become li dietician. Hockey, Table Tennis. jf H y ' Sii e Page 9 1942 James Harold Bacha Quiet persons are welcome everyivhere. James keeps to his own small circle of friends whom he amuses with his quiet wit. For sports, boxing, baseball, and swimming hold his in- terest. He is quite a photography expert and collects candid shots. After June, James plans to sail oS with the navy. Edward Said Baho No worries ever trouble him. Eddie, or Farjo as he is known to most of us, played second base oil the baseball team. He follows all sports, and is a member of the Lowe Athletic Club. He plans to become a machinist after com- pleting high school. Baseball. Paul Christ Baimas A man is what he knoweth. Paul is tall, very dark, and sleek-looking. He is the rare type that favors both languages and science. H; spends his spare time working at the Fitchburg Office Supply Company and collecting car'oons of foreign countries. Paul wishes later to attend Harvard Medical School. Red and Gray Advertising Manager. Levio Baldarelli His presence illumines ever the cloudy day. This dark-eyed boy surely does a good job at hitting the pins in a bowling alley. Many strikes and spares are chalked up for him during a match. Robert Angus Baldwin I will find a way or make one. Bob is working on a farm and at Tri-City Dairy. He would like to go to Mass. State College and specialize in animal husbandry and dairying, then he would like to get , civil service job as Inspector of Dairies. Class Color and Flower Committee, Councillor. Josephine Aveni As merry as the day is long. Jo is a dark-eyed beauty known for her chic hair styles. The movies, skiing and skating, or a swift set of tennis have a magnetic allure for her. After graduation you may find her as a sales person in a gown shop or as an operator in a beauty parlor. Basketball. Theresa Edna Babineau The strongest minds are often those of whom the noisy world hears least. Theresa's quiet manner is apt to make people think that she is verv serious. The Girl Scouts are one of her many interests; she is also adept at writing, as she has received several prizes f or essays here in school. After graduation, Theresa plans to enter a school of nursing. Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Dramatic Club, Debating Club. Lois Griselda Badstiibner The shortest pleasrires are the sweetest. The saying, Knee high to a grasshopper, fits Lois to a T. Yet, she is full of fun, every inch of her and her classmates will always re- member her sweet smile and cheery hello. Lois is a ski fan. She plans to be a secretary after graduation. Dramatic Club, Senior Class Prophecy Committee. Jean Elizabeth Bamiord A perfect woman, nobly planned To warm, comfort, and command. Jean won the Spanish-American war ecsay first prize, two years in .'.uccession. Also, she obtained 4th prize in the national Blue Coal essay contest, and 4th prize in Nichols and Frost wardrobe contest. Jean plans to enter Teachers College for two years and then spe- c'alizc in laboratory technique in Worcester City Hospital. Girls' Debating Club. Irene May Bean Honors, hif her honors, and renown. Irene is a rosy cheeked blond haired girl with a winning smile. She i.-i one of the quieter members of the class who take school work very seriously. Irene's future is all planned, for she is to be married soon after graduation. 1942 Walter Edwin Barholm Speech is great, but silence is greater. Walter is seen but not heard very often. He has pure blond hair. His one and only great interest is in the musical field. He plays in an orchestra and wants to learn to handle every type of instrument. He plans to enter some musical institution after graduation. Anthony Joseph Barone The truly generous is the truly wise. Tony is one of the shortest fellows in the class. After school he helps himself to ice cream at Barone's Pharmacy. In his spare time, he visits dance halls and skating arenas. Richard Arnold Bauman ''He is always laughing, for he )ias an infinite deal of wit. Dick is a tall, lanky fellow, who t'me and again has proved him- self an accomplished comedian. Besides playing in both the band and orchestra, he was a dependable half-miler on our track team. His in- terest in ships has led him to hope that someday he may become a ship's officer in the Merchant Marine. Track Team, Band, Orchestra, Dramatic Club, Class Motto, Relay. Paul Tony Bellaiiore As carefree and gay as a March breeze, Paul is a dark and rather quiet person who finds enjoyment in the cut-door sports of golfing and hunting. Paul would like to attend Trade School and become a machinist. Football. Edward John Bennett He mixes reason with pleasure. Eddie is one of those boys who have grown over night. He likes sandlot football and basketball. Eddie does not wish to reveal the future, but you may rest assured that he will continue his work with the trumpet. Priscilla Bertha Beaulieu Tlie kind of girl who doesn't sliirk And is always ready to do her work. Priscilla is one of our efficient part-timers. She has long brown hair and smiling eyes. She is a newcomer to Westminster. Her pastime is knitting. Her ambition is to go to business school and take book- keeping. Diamond Pary Bicoules She's all my fancy painted her. Diamond is noted for her good nature. She is an active girl scout and a member of the Holy Trinity Choir. Diamond excels in athletics, particularly ba.sketball. She was one of those lucky girls who re- ceived an athletic award her sophomore year for being a volleyball champ. Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Dramatic Club. Dorothy Elizabeth Blanchard Her pleasant air and happy smile Make her a friend rvorthwhile. Dot wears a radiant .smile even after a two hour test in chcm. After graduation Dot intends to go to college and then to become a nurse. Basketball, Deck Tennis, Ping Pong, Dramatic Club. Phyllis Jean Blood A jovial coaxing way she had. Phyllis is short, and dark, with lovely brown eyes. She enjoys skiing, swimming, and hunting in particular. Phyl's one main am- bition and desire is to own a fashion shop. Basketball, Badminton, Deck Tennis, Dr,miatic Club. Cecile Claire Bouchard Lips never part but they show Of precious pearls the double row. A tiny girl with big interests. She loves knitting, dancing, bowling, and sewing. Many of Cecile's smart clothes have been made by her own lily-white hands. She is sunny and cheers up even the worse glooms. She hopes to attend Framingham Teachers College to become a sewing teacher. Volleyball, Basketball, Aerial Darts, Deck Tennis, Glee Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee. BOULDER Page 11 BOULDER Page 12 1942 Leon Dana Bevis Happy as the day is long. Dana is a very active and mischievous boy from Westminster, vhose brown eyes just glitter when he springs jokes, which is often. He belongs to the Westminster Sportsman's Club. He works after school at the Goodrich Box Shop. William Alexander Biliouris He's always light of heart. Bill is one of our noisiest seniors and seems to take school in a nonchalant manner. He is a member of the Y.M.C.A. and the Greek Athletic Club. He hopes to be a commercial flyer, or fly in the armed forces of U.S.A. Junior-Senior Relay Race. Albert Bordeleau Gentle of speech, beneficient of mind. Albert's chief interest is airplanes and this may explain why he is always walking with his mind in the air. Despite his school and air- plane studies, he finds time to take part in sports and to work on his hobby — raising pigeons. Relay Team, Glee Club. Francis Gilbert Bouvier Success by industry and labor. Francis is a dark haired, well-dressed fellow from Cleghorn. He makes many of us think of Joe DiMaggio. He is interested in taking snapshots and has many photos of the opposite sex. He is uncertain about his plans after graduation. Bowling. Richard Anthony Bresnahan His limbs (ire cast in manly moulds. Dick is tall, light, and goodlooking, with a beautiful Irish temper. His interests seem to be sleeping, foo'.ball, basketball, and baseball. Dick intends to let West Point take care of him when he finishes F.H.S. Football, Basketball, Class Ring Committee, Class Prophecy Committee, Student Council. Marshal. Rita Mary Boucher Nothing is impossible to industry. Although Rita is very shy and quiet in school, she gets around out- side. Swimming, skating, and tennis occupy her spare time and that doesn't sound like sitting at home. She would like to enter a paper mill when she finishes school. Alice Rose Brasili She is a constant friend, a true companion and a sweet all around girl. Although quiet, she is very attractive. She has long, light brown hair and bright green eyes. Surprisingly enough, her hobbies are sewing and reading. She. has not yet planned her future. Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis. Jane Ann Bridge A merry ticinkle of the eye. (Jane earned some extra pennies this last summer by working in an antique shop on Fairbanks Hill, Lunenburg. She was interested in Forestry in a 4-H club at Kecne, N. H., and enjoys bowling. Jane plans to specialize in Interior Decoration. Hockey, Basketball, Volley- ball, Badminton, Aerial Darts, Archery, Deck Tennis, Dramatic Club, Drum Majorette. Virginia Irene Broome Forxcard, and frolic glee was there The will to do, the soul to dare. Ginny just bubbles over with laughter when she hears a good joke. She enjoys sports, especially basketball, for she belongs to Reipas. Ginny later plans to train to be a nurse. Basketball, Hockey, Aerial Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Debating Club, Drum Majorette. Sylvia Virginia Brown A lieart to pity and a hand to bless. Sylvia is an active outdoor girl. She also works part-time in Wool- worth's in Leominster. Sylvia is a member of the Senior C.E. of the First Baptist church in Leominster. She plans to be a secretary after graduation. 1942 Thomas Leonard Briggs Stately, kindly, lordly, friend, Tom is a member of the football and basketball teams. Tom is a good dancer, and his hobby is collecting recordings. After graduation he plans to enter a prep school. Football, Basketball, Councillor, Junior-Senior Committee. Charles Skene Broome, Jr. A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Charlie's interests center around sports; hunting, swimming, fishing, and hockey. He can give very interesting oral talks also, which in- variably have their humorous side. He plans to be a machinist. Foot- ball, Track, Bowling. Ralph Anthony Buratti A true friend is forever a friend. The quotation, The more one knows, the less he talks, im- mediately brings Ralph to mind. Judging from his infrequent talks with students he must store up plenty of information. He builds model air- planes and boats. His ambition is to be a machinist. Relay Team, Touch Football, Intramural Basketball. Robert Burton So well he acted every part. Bob is another outdoor boy. He is right at home in the woods with either a fishpole or a gun. Bob is a member of the Y.M.C.A., and the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club. When through school he hopes to be- come a machinist. Football, Basketball, Track. Anthony John Cali His smile is not more sunny than his wit. Tony is one of the loudest boys in the class, but he only exercises the volume of his voice in an argument. His favorite sports are swimming and skating. Occasionally he plays football and basketball for the Columbian Juniors. Lillian May Bruneau Her face betokened all things dear and good. Lillian has a fascinating hobby of raising dogs and cats. She has read most of the books in the Fitchburg library dealing with their train- mg. She's a whiz at writing stories but doesn't display her talent often enough. This talent should help her later in newspaper work. Basket- ball. Phyllis Beverley Burger Jolly, well-liked, a good student too. Phyl may be identified by her very curly hair. She is a member of the Young People's Fellowship and secretary of the Girls' Friendly Society. She is fond of bowling. Dramatic Club, German Club, De- bating Club, Junior Prom Committee, Red and Gray. Betty Jane Butteriield Laughing and gay and full of fun. She is ever ready when frolic's begun. Betty is a dashing brunette with a cheery smile. She enjoys basket- ball but finds greater pleasure in her Denishawn dancing. Betty hopes to become a nurse. Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee. Mary Elizabeth Cackett In thy heart, the dew of youth On thy lip the smile of truth. Mary is popular, but quiet. She hails from the country, 'West Fitch- burg. She is intensely interested in her church work and is u.sually on some committee. Her ambition is to become a radio singer. Glee Club. Rachel Constance Caputi Thou hast no faults, or I no faults can spy; Thou art all beauty, or all blindness I. Ray has lovely, long naturally wavy hair. She doesn't care very much for studying, but she does like to ice skate. Ray work-s in Kresge's after school, and later she plans to become either a nurse or dress designer. Hockey, Table Tennis, Deck Tennis, Glee Club. 1942 Alfred John Ccmale His interest extends i n many directions. Alfred is one of our more loquacious students. His cheery grin and witty remarks have brightened our class rooms. Such sports as basket- ball, footrball, skating, and ping pong attract him. The navy will have another recruit after June unless Alfred becomes a metalsmith. Bertrand Caron ( is often the part of wise men to be silent. Bertrand though one of our shy and quiet students is humorous and likes to tease people. His oral talks in the classroom have been unique. He likes skating and football but stays home a good deal. He works at a grocery store and expects to continue so doing. Relay Team, Glee Club. Frederick William Carrington Magnetism in his cheerfulness. Fred is a collector of autographs of His Majesty's seamen. He plans to do a little traveling after school and there are hints of England being on his list. Bowling Team. Robert Francis Caulmare The pupil of impulse. Bob is one of our South Fitchburg boys. He is interested in stamp collecting and hunting. He also belongs to a bowling team. Bob plans to attend the Massachusetts School of Pharmacy and then become a druggist. Baseball, Councillor, Junior Prom Committee. Edward Clough His smile like sunshine darts into many a sunless heart. Eddie is a small, quiet person who works hard for his good marks. After school he works .at a butter and egg store on Main Street. Ed would like to go to Stanford University way out in California; if he doesn't go there. Brown will be his goal. Baseball, Basketball, Thanks- giving Dance Committee, Councillor. Lucille Florence Caron A good heart is worth gold. Lucille is an all around French girl. She likes most outdoor sports, and dancing, but is especially keen on roller skating. She sews well and makes most of her own clothes. She plans to go to the Peacock Academy in Worcester and become a hairdresser. Basketball, Volley- ball, French Club. Charlotte Adelaide Cate A frame of adamant, a soul of fire No dangers fright her, and no labour's tire. Charl has blue eyes and freckles that add to her appearance. Charl is a member of the Girl Scouts. She served on the Red and Gray board as chairra-an of the joke committee. After graduation Charlotte will become a member of the business world. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club, French Club, Band, Orchestra, Class Ring Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Red and Gray, Open Meeting, Marshal. Grace Ann Celona The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Grace is a quiet person with a pleasant disposition, but a rather retiring nature. Her hobby is collecting buttons. Grace plans to enter the Banford Academy of Hairdressing after graduation. Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Dramatic Club. Dorothy Geraldine Christiansen Charm strikes the sight and merit wins the soul. Dottie has bluish-grey eyes and honey colored hair. She swims, dances, sings, and cooks. Dot plans to attend a business school after graduation to prepare for work as a stenograoher. Her big ambition is to travel the United States from shore to shore. Badminton, Table 1 ennis. Mary Ciarlone She's daring, she's darling, she's lovely. Mary is an accomplished pianist and has won a prize for her music. She collects stamps during her spare time. Mary would become either a hairdresser or a piano teacher. Basketball, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. 1942 BOULDER Arthur Edson Codding An industrious lad in every way, Arthur is tall and quiet. He is very ambitious and studious. He col- lects stamps, hunts, travels, and Ghoot.s. He wants a Civil Service job and plans to go to Washington, D. C, after graduation. John Edmond Cook The innocent are Qay. Dimples is the nickname Johnny rece ived from our well known dis- ciplinarian. Johnny was our football team manager. He has worked at the Fennia Market and plans to continue being a grocery clerk. Donald Ralph Coughlin Mischief dances in his eyes. Donald is one of our best ballroom dancers. After school he works in one of Fitchburg's woolen industries. After high school he plans to become a dye boss. Glee Club. Norman Howard Crawford Reas'ning at every step he treads. Bud is a freckle faced lad, friendly, and direct. He likes a good ar- gument in which he can take an active part. His interests center mainly about baseball and aviation. He would like to be a professional base- ball player but our own army air corps or the R.A.F. would suit him as well. Football, Baseball, Baisketball, Junior Senior Relay, Intra- mural Basketball, Senior Class Prophecy, Bowling. George William Crockford Greatness consists of goodness. Rated as the smallest and no doubt the most active member of those his size, George spends some of his school time working part time for Mr. Dufour and Miss Gifford. His spare time is spent collecting blot- ters or chasing up some football game or the like. Junior Prom Com- mittee, Councillor. Phyllis Averill Congram Good nature is a special charm That wins a host of friends. Phyl is well known for her merry smile and charming ways. She is interested mostly in outdoor sports. Before graduation she exchanged her hope of a diploma for the role of a housewife. Clementine Mary Contessa She that was ever fair and never proud Had tongue at will and yet was never loud. Don't be surprised if Clem asks you for a snapshot, for photography is her hobby. She likes to dance and roller skate. If not successful as a .stenographer, she wants to be an aviatnx. Ping Pong, Basketball, Volleyball. Florence Mary Cormier So wonderous sweet and fair. Florence is a quiet person who works part-time at Crocker Field. She has the odd and interesting hobby of collecting recipes for cooking. Flo says she wants to become a secretary. Volleyball, Basketball. Anita Louise Cote Her character is sweet as she is graceful. Anita should make an efficient bookkeeper or a typist in a movie producer's office. She has a fine collection of pictures of movie stars. She enjoys roller skating. Margaret Ruby Courcelle She'll scatter sunshine ivherever she may go. Ruddy appears quiet until one knows her, then she is warm and friendly. An earnest Girl Scout she has reached the post of assistant leader and a curved bar award. Some of her spare time she gives to her post card collection. She has not decided what course to follow in the future. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Competitive Play Committee. Page 15 BOULDER Page 16 1942 John Norman Cunningham Be merry if you are wise. Johnnie is a very good-natured fellow, with a friendly way with everybody. He is definitely sportsminded, as he plays football, basket- ball, and hockey. His ambition is to become a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Arthur Robert Gushing Oh who can forget the mild light of his smile. Arthur was our able and enthusiastic cheerleader. He is interested in Denishawn dancing. He belongs to the Roilstone Young Men's Club and the Christian Endeavor. He wants to be a Denishawn dancer and a war correspondent. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Band, Senior Cheer Leader, Open Meeting. Thomas Angslo Dateo There is a laughing devil in his sneer. Cheerful, gay, and loud describe Tommy. He plays football, base- ball, and basketball for the Sons of Italy. After school hours, he flashes a flashlight in one of Fitchburg's well known theaters. Foot- ball, Track, Touch Football. Robert Joseph Dauphinais Real loyalty is hard to find. Dauph is just a little less than pleasingly plump but he uses it to a good advantage on the gridiron, ironing out some of those opposing guards and tackles. He is a snappy dresser around school and 'a snappy marcher in the St. Joseph Cadets with whom he received □ medal when they won the International Championship. Football, Glee Club. Peter Dedeian Faithful and likable is he. Fete, although unassuming, manage. to do a great deal. He works far the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. He rides around constantly in his Chevrolet. His one ambition is to own and edit a newsp aper. Enid Theresa Cummings A girl so sweet and fair With a happy smile and pleasant air. Micky enjoys a good time and her merry laugh rings out easily. She has an interesting hobby of collecting dolls of foreign countries. During her high school years, Mickey has been wisely preparing for a secre- tarial career. Basketball. May Cunningham Laughing, dancing, eyes of blue. May loves to read tales of Indian lore and tall, dark braves. The time she has left she likes to collect knickknacks. After graduating. May hopes to do bookkeeping in a doctor's office, rather tame after the Indians. Debating Club, Dramatic Clab, Junior-Senior Committee. Dorothy Virginia Cutting A comrade blithe and full of glee. Dottie loves to laugh. She is a Rainbow girl, and as a Girl Scout she has received the curved bar award. Dottie wants to cheer the sick as a nurse. Basketball, 'Volleyball, Band, Dramatic Club. Mary Elizabeth Darling Time could not chill her, fortune sway. Nor toil with all its hurdeyts tire. Betty is one of the younger members of our class. She won the Humane Essay Prize in her sophomore year. She is a junior member of the Woman's Club, and also belongs to the Girls' Friendly Society. Betty plans to attend Fitchburg State Teachers College. Basketball, Dramatic Cub, The Red and Gray. Eleanor Marion DeDominicis Honest endeavor is sure reward. Eleanor is small, dark, and pretty. She is one of our best trumpet players. Hei' hobby is collecting band leaders. Band. 1942 Norman Paul Demers Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Norman came to us this year from Rindge Technical High School in Cambridge. He was active in athletics there, and played hockey and tennis. After graduation, he plans to enter an engineering school. Oscar Marcus Derderian Intermingled mirth and earnestness. Oscar is one of our most intelligent boys. He is an honor student and also a part-timer and works for the School Department. The field of sports interests him; he likes very much to ski, skate, play baseball, football, and basketball. After graduation, he would like to be a book- keeper or accountant. Edward Paul Dolan Knowledge is the action of the soul. Eddie, quiet and always neatly dressed, has the ability to make many friends. He has a cheerful grin, a deep, pleasant voice, and a versa- tility of interests. He is adept at pitching horseshoes. He works after- noons in an office and will enter the business world after graduation. Dramatic Club, Junior Prom Committee. Richard Naismith Donovan Obey and be attentive. Richard is a builder of model airplanes. He tells us he was also quite an athlete in grammar school. He plans to join the Navy after high school. Bowling Team, Dramatic Club. Albert Duquette Let him live to be a hundred. Al is another sport follower; he is always well informed as to base- ball, fooCball, or basketball scores. His other main interests are bowling and dancing. Al would like to get a civil service job after graduating. French Club, Glee Club. Patricia June Dellagono Slow and deliberate was her manner. Patricia is a seemingly serious person but there is never a dull moment when she is around. She is interested in dramatics and is a faithful member of a church group of young actresses. Pat would like to become an air hostess. Hockey, Basketball, Glee Club. Alberta Ann DeLorme A kindly heart, a loving word A little humor now and then. Alberta's hobby often takes her to the movies. She enjoys watching the movies for the mistakes in them. Alberta hopes to take a civil service test after graduation and to do secretarial work in Washington. Pauline Claire DeLorme Ahvays nice and always gay Always smiliyig through the day. Pauline is a dancing-eyed brunette from down South Fitchburg way. She frequents the Whalom Roller Skating Rink. Although Polly en- joys a good time, she has her serious moments also. Pauline wishes to become a typist after graduation. French Club. Shirley Virginia Denno Good temper is like a sunny day. This blue-eyed lass hails from West Fitchburg. Her time is pretty well occupied either in reading, collecting poems, or taking an active part in church affairs. She sings in the choir, teaches Sunday school, and is President of the L. C. Girls. Volleyball, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee of the Bo ulder. June Marie Deschenes No beauty, like the beauty of the mind. June is a studious and very quiet girl, but with a friendly smile for all. Her main interest is dancing. She works as secretary to Mr. Levi Lashua and hopes to continue with secretarial or bookkeeping work. Dramatic Club. 1942 Clayton Albert Eaton His wise rare smile is sweet with certainties. Clayton works as a page at the Public Library. He has an interesting collection of stamps from different pariS of the world. He is a member of the Boy Scouts and belonged to the Y. He wants to be a research chemist. German Club. John William Elliopulos The good are always the merry. John is a calm, quiet, likable fellow who never becomes disturbed by anything. Though an exceptional basketball player, outside work has prevented him from playing in a Red and Gray uniform. He is an authority on all current sports. John expects to enter Boston University where he will take a business course. Dramatic Club, Class Colors Committee, Intramural Basketball. Roy Melvin Emanuelson Kind, quiet, always neat. Roy has blond hair, blue eyes, and a Nordic grin. He really s' ars in skiing and has won a couple of ski races on Mt. Wachusett. He is a member of the Fitchburg Ski Club and the Hi-Y. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Councillor, Class Ring Committee, Sophomore Cheer Leader. Allan Enholm Good works make the man. Allan played center excellently. He likes all sports and dancing. Though rather quiet and bashful he has a good scholastic standing. He plans to be an aeronautical engineer. Football, Baseball, Basketball, Councillor. George Joseph Faatz Education makes the man. George doesn't care about dancing or girls, but spends his time on his fascinating hobby — the radio. He is a member of the Recreation Radio Club. He plans to go to Gallups Island Maritime Service Train- ing School in Boston to study on a ship. German Club. Cecile Claire Desrosier Some credit in being jolly. Cecile has an interesting collection of stamps from all over the world. When she works in an office, she no doubt will widen her collection with many interesting stamps. She enjoys seeing the big orchestras and of course dancing to them. Bessie Diamond Eyes of brown, lusty hair Always with some fun to share. Bessie is a brunette, with dancing dark eyes, full of appealing friend- liness. Although she is tiny, she has proved herself as a basketball pl.iyer. After graduation, Bessie hopes to sing with a dance orchestra. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Junior Prom Committee, Red and Gray Board, Councillor. Eleanor Joan DiGloria She is pretty to walk with And witty to talk witli. Eleanor is an excellent dancer, skater, and bowler. When not oc- cupied in these pastimes, she enjoys a little volleyball and basketball. She has the voice of a nightingale but refuses to admit it. Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Glee Club. Yvonne Eva Dufort Lots of pep and a real good scout, Yvonne likes out-door sports. In the summer swimming and bicycle riding take the lead, while winter offers skiing and skating. She would like very much to work in an office as a secretary or stenographer after graduation. Volleyball, Basketball. Eleanor Gertrude Duggan Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Eleanor is tall, dark, and always attractively dressed. She is an active member of our Glee Club and is also active in Girl Scout work. Tiavel is one of her chief interests. She spent this past summer visiting the western and southern States. After graduation she would like to become a dental assistant. 1942 Herbert Joseph Feinberg The mirror of all courtesy. Herb has a very friendly nature and an appealing personality. He is a great athlete and plays all sports, although baseball is his favorite. His hobby is playing the saxophone in an orchestra. At present he would like to study for the medical profes.sion. Baseball, Basketball. John Dennison Foss He accomplishes much in a little time. Jack was a tackle on the foot ball squad. He follows all sports. Jack intends to become a salesman, although he would like to take a busi- ness course of some kind. Football, Glee Club, Councillor. Herbert Stevens Gage Not a word with him but is a jest. Buddy is one of the musical Gages. He plays in orchestras, bands, and sings cowboy songs. He likes baseball, hockey and excels in swimming. He has received prizes in diving at a Boy Scout Camp and at the Christian Endeavor Camp at Amherst College. He wants to continue drumming in a band. Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Band, Orchestra, Senior Class Play (1941), Snow White Revue. William Sidney Gage His goodness doth disdain comparison. Bill has thrilled us as a star fullback on our football team for the past three years. Although he hails from the back woods of West- minster, he is an all around athlete and enjoys baseball, basketball, and ice hockey. He is also an active member of the school orchestra. After graduation, Bill plans to join the Navy. Football, Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Orchestra. Robert William Gallant A smile for everyone and pleasure bent. Robert is another quiet student, at least in his home room. He acts very shy when in the presence of ceri.un girls. Like many out of town boys he is interested in hunting and fishing. He also likes to travel. At present he works at Brockelman's. Lois Marjorie DuLong Wit to persuade, beauty to deliyht. Marge was little known by most of her senior classmates because she left at the beginning of the senior year. Her sparkling eyes and chic hair styles distinguished her in any group. Frances Cecile Dunn True to her word, her work, and her friends. Frances is tall and dark and is usually gaily laughing. She has been taking elocution lessons for a number of years and is greatly interested in It. She is one of the advisors of the Younq Judea. She would like co be a beautician, Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Badminton, Dramatic Club, Glee Club. Aileen Marie Durkin Her ready speech flowed fair and free. Aileen is a little senior with hazel eyes. Her favorite activities are dancing and go'ng to movies. She collects baubles such as toy dogs and elephants. She has not decided what to do in the future. Dorothy Louise Erickson Zealous yet modest. Dottie is a regular outdoor girl who often hikes to her camp at Wy- nian's. She is also an expert swimmer. She plans to do office work and at the present is employed at Mr. Foster's office. Badminton, Basket- bi;ll, Dramatic Club. Mary Frances Falzone A yoodly share of laurjhter in her eye. Mary is characterized by her tiny st. lure and curly hair. As a hobby, she collects autographs and photogranhs. She likes to roller skate and dance in her spare time. After graduation, Mary plans to become a hairdresser. Volleyball. Glee Club. BOULDER Page 19 BOULDER 1942 Page 20 Anthony Joseph Gallo Mischief, thou art afoot. Tony is a busy lad, for he not only has his schoolwork to do, but, he also works part-time at Spencer's. He is a faithful member of the Columbian Jrs. He would like to become a dentist. Track, Dramatic Club. Victor John Gamache Prudent, cautious self control. Victor is a dark, silent cyclist from the western part of our city. He also likes to swim, box, and wrestle. He hasn't decided on his future work but he admits you might find him in his father's bicycle shop. Track, Glee Club. ■Vassilios Gamvas Tho' modest, on his tnenibarrassed brow. Bill is interested in two of the classics — art and music, but his profession will not be in either of these fields. He is going to study theology at a school in Connecticut. Vito Sebastian Gerante Full of pep, easy to please. Vito is not afraid to express his opinion on any question and he will fight to uphold his viewpoint. Besides playing hockey, football, and basketball in his spare time, Vito helps his father, who is a contractor. Paul James Gilmartin You have a merry heart. Paul has a refreshingly different personality and an everlasting good natured disposition. His hobby is playing baseball; he is a member of the Lowe A. C. team and of the Fitchburg Blue Sox. He also plays the saxophone in an orchestra. After he graduates, he plans to study en- gineering. Baseball, Orchestra. Rosamond Elaine Fellows She's not a flower, she's not a pearl She's just an all-Anierican girl. An enthusiastic and peppy cheerleader, Rozzie has always had the cheering section at her command. She is the vice-president of the Dramatic Club. She has turned in excellent performances in both junior and sophomore Open Meeting plays. She is also interested in dancing and bowling. After graduation, she would like to work in one of our department stores. Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Dramatic Club, Open Meeting, Class Ring Committee, Junior-Senior Reception, Cheer Leader. Yola Mary Ferazza hear a charmed life. Short and dark, Yola belongs to a club called the Y.G.C. She has a collection of picture post cards ' ent by friends from many places. Like others of the class, she plans to go to Worcester Trade School to learn hairdressing. Shirley Fletcher A dancing shape and image gay To haunt, to startle, and waylay. Shirley is an ardent follower of the dance. She has friendly grey eyes and quiet smile. She is quite an artist and goes in for archery too. She's undecided about her future career but may become a secretary one day. Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Alice Foltak Her voice was ever soft. Alice is a rather quiet brown-eyed girl. She plans to go to business college and wants to be a private secretary. She has already received two shorthand certificates. Jennie Foltak As fair and gay as slie can be. The Juliet of the second floor, Jennie has a fondness for boys and vice-versa. She likes to swim, roller skate, and dance. A true commer- cial student, she would like to be a secretary in some business firm. 1942 Wilfred Joseph Godin Let gentleness my stronr enforcement he. Wilfred is very much interested in aeronautics and spends much of his time studying aviation. After graduation he hopes to become an airplane mechanic. Thomas Colman Gould The only tvay to Iiave a friend is to be one. Tommy, six feet three inches, is one of the tallest boys in this school. He is well-known for his suave polished manners. He is an active member of the Hi-Y Club. His hobby is repairing auto engines. After graduation, he intends to work in an aircraft engine factory. John Alden Goyette Plain without pomp, and rich without a shoiv. El Tio Jay (Spanish for Uncle Jay) is an all around man, although not very far around the middle. He is a new member of Hi-Y and a fairly old hand at Geology among other things. The navy is his desti- nation when he finishes school. Track, French Club, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Junior Prom Committee. Charles Joseph Granata Ambition has no rest. Charlie came to Fitchburg High in his junior year. His chief interests are basketball and the girls. Because of the defense movement, Charlie plans joining the navy after graduation. James Paul Grant Good nature is a special cliarm. Shy little Jimmy has shown definite signs of becoming much more lively and mischievous lately. He has brown wavy hair and an easy blush. His favorite sport is hunting in Westminster, his home town. Jimmy plans to vacation a year and then join the Navy. Relay Team. Edith Ingaborg Forss Much wisdom often (loes with feicest words.'' Edie is a part-timer, where beautiful penmanship is much appre- ciated. Outside school she finds interior decorating interesting. Her hobby is snapshot taking with her friend.' as subjects. She intends to study stenography in the hope of becoming a private secretary. Janette Gertrude Fortin Affection warm and faith sincere. Janette came to Fitchburg for her senior year from Lewiston High School in Maine. She is Gmall and dark, and persists in being late to school. Janette was a member of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority and Senior Girl Reserves in Maine. She plans to take up writing lyrics for popular songs. Dramatic Club. Edna Foss Gentle, yay, happy, and kind A better friend you'll never find. Eddie's auburn locks and radiant smile reflect her gentle loving spirit. She is greatly fascinated by aeronautics and her secret passion i'3 to become an aviatrix. After graduation, Eddie plans to become a dancing teacher. Aerial Darts, Table Tennis, Volleyball. Rita Virginia Fournier A spirit ( iy, (iiid kiiiilly heart. Rita likes to dance. Although her main interest lies in stamp collect- ing, Rila collects card folders from different cities. She won the second year French Prize. After graduating, Rita plans to take a nurse's train- ing course. Basketball, Ping Pong, Aerial Darts, French Club, Dramatic Club, Cik-e Cl ub. Edith Alice Friberg All tliiniis arc accomplished by diliyctice and skill. Edith completed her high school course in three years. She takes her studies seriously. She was the secretary of the Girls' Debating Club and a very active member. Her main inierests are reading and dancing. Debating Club, Dramatic Club. BOULDER Page 21 1942 Winston Herbert Grant His failings lean to virtues side. Winny spends all his spare time riding on semi-trailer trucks, some- thing he seems to have inherited from his brother. He is president of Hi-Y, Aviation is his hobby. Even though he l ikes trucks he hopes to be a draftsman of some kind or another. Junior Prom Committee. Vernon Milton Griggs True as the needle to the pole. Vernon seems to get along as well in his studies as in activities out- side the school. He likes to bowl, swim, and skate, but most of all he enjoys skiing. He is a member of the Fitchburg Ski Club. After grad- uation, Vernon plans to become a machinist. Relay Team, Junior Prom Committee. Francis Stanley Hassett, Jr. Every way makes my gain. Has would like to join the navy or something analogous, but at present he fills his spare time by going to The Ashburnham Rifle Club, Hi-Y, fishing, skiing, and working at the Fitchburg Sentinel. He's very bashful with the girls but the boys know his real nature. Relay Team. Louis Albert Hatin, Jr. We want him here on earth. Louie is really interested in aviation. He makes models and plans to study aviation in the future. He is an all around sportsman and likes to swim and skate. Louis is now working for an insurance company. Track Team. John Albert Haven am the master of my fate. Johnny is a talented trumpet player who is often seen playing with orchestras at near-by dances. His other interests arc automobiles and outdoor sports. He is also a Hi-Y member. After graduation, Johnny hopes to take up mechanical engineering at Wentworth. Band, Or- chestra, Dramatic Club, Class Color Committee. Mary Elisabeth Gainey Her eyes were twinkling stars of friendship. Mary is a tall willowy girl with short black hair, well known for her talent in writing. Mary has a fine and steadily increasing collection of bracelet charms. She is interested in laboratory science and plans to attend the Wilson School in Boston to study science. Basketball, Vol- leyball, Tennis, Aerial Darts, Table Tennis, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Open Meeting. Lucy Doris Gammel A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Lucy enjoys all types of sports and exercise. She plays basketball, goes bowling, likes roller skating and ice skating, and is very fond of biillroom dancing. Her ambition is to be a beautician, and she plans to study at Banford Academy. Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis. Cleopatra Gamvas The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. Give Cleo a needle, thread, and a bit of cloth and she can turn out almost anything you wish. Sewing is her one particular skill. She wants to be a sewing teacher. Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis. Theresa Mary Giammalvo Play up, play up, and play the game. After school, Theresa works in her father's store. Her hobbies are collecting postcards of beautiful scenery and, of all things — pins. Al- ways on the honor roll she ought to be good as a stenographer. Basket- ball, Hockey, Volleyball. Bernice Goguen She's lovely, she's divine. Bernice is one of our smallest and cutest seniors. She has a cheerful disposition and a merry smile. She is very fond of roller skating. Basketball, Volleyball. 1942 David Earle Hay He is witty, he is wise. He's a terror for his size. Bud is always well-dressed. He spends his free time working in Montuori's garage and also drives a snappy roadster of his own. Intra- mural Basketball, Glee Club. Frank Henry Healey Devout yet cfieerftil, active yet resigned. Frank works as a clerk in Brockelman's Market after school, and still he manages to get his homework done to perfection. Frank is a good chess player and likes to bowl. He intends to study engineering at Worcester Tech after graduating. Relay Team, Debating Club, Junior Prom Committee, Write-up Committee for Boulder. Norman Edward Hecker When he speaks, he speaks his mind. Norman, our tall rangy tennis captain, also played guard on our basketball team. When not engaged in either of these sports, he works in Brockelman's Market. His serious expression shows nothing of his fun-loving disposition. He is undecided as to his plans for the future. Tennis, Basketball, German Club. David Joseph Herlihy He touches nothing but he adds a charm. Dave is an all around sportsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and bowling. Dave may be found at all the dances. After graduation he plans to enter a prep school, then to go on to college. Glee Club, Marshal. Douglas Elwood Hicks He thinks before he speaks. Everyone likes Dougie who always says bright things. He is an active member of the Westminster Band and the high school one. He likes dancing, especially the old-fashioned kind. He plans to be a car- penter. Band, Orchestra. Eleanore Irene Gould The sweet speech of her alluring eyes. Collecting post-cards and raising kittens are two of Eleanore's favorite pastimes. She wants to attend a business college and become a doctor's assistant. Dramatic Club. Shirley Edson Gray At times quiet, at times gay She has moods to suit the day. Shirley sometimes puzzles even her friends. One moment she is quiet and dreamy, and the next, she becomes high spirited and ready for fun. She enjoys dancing very much. She plans to beautify American woman- hood as a hairdresser. Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Lucille Claire Grenier She's here, she's there, slie'x nil about Lots of pep and a real good, scout. This little French girl has big blue eyes and long brown hair. She belonged to the Girl Scouts for eight years; she collects old sayings and mottoes. Lucille is very active and is proud that she comes from Westminster. She plans to be a child psychologist. Dramatic Club, Glee Club. Dorothea Mae Grieumard A quiet manner hid the mischief in her eye. Dot has beautiful serious hazel eyes. She has been working for the past year as a Nurse's Aid at the Burbank Hospital. She has also been a member of the Girl Scouts for six year.s and spends her spare moments designing clothes and in other art work. Dottic later plans to enter the Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing m New York. Dramatic Club. Betty Anne Hakkila I'll find a uvty or make one. Shy little Betty, from Westminster, has strikingly blond hair. She works part-time at the school library for Miss Sherwin. Her main in- terests at pre.sent arc football and basketball games, driving a car, and dancing. She plans to work in an office after high school. Dramatic Club. BOULDER 1942 iinin 'lii II ill Page 24 Walter Henry Hill Lordly lauijhter in his eye. Walter has brown hair and brown eyes. He likes to drive very much and doesn't consider driving a delivery truck work. Walter wants to be an aviator and is considering the possibility of being a commercial air pilot. Robert Leonard Hoellrich Wisilo7n is alivays an overmatch for strenyth. Bob is one of the few boys who had the courage to take third year stenography. Besides doing his part-time work for Miss Ranney and Mr. Hubbard, and the studying required for the senior commercial course, he also works for his father. Fishing and skiing are his pet sports. Bob will probably seek a secretarial position. Kenneth Hough Always ayreeable and cheerful is he. He is very much the sport enthusiast, for he enjoys golf, skating, bowling and swimming. He is secretary of the Hi-Y club. He later plans to be a member of the telephone company. Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Malcolm Laselle Hunt A good memory is an essential element of yenius, Mai is blond and energetic. His keen mind has made him shine in both math and science. An excellent bowler, he was appointed to the advisory board of the newly-formed bowling league. He has a way of driving a car which is peculiarly his own. He intends to become a surgeon. Red and Gray Board, Class Motto Committee. Roy Edward Hurd What sweet deliyhts a quiet life affords. Roy works for Mansur's Dairy and also on a farm after school hours. He comes to us from Westminster. He is one of their local Boy Scouts. Ho is interested in hunting and fishing. Relay Team. Marion Melta Hawes Wot too serious, not too gay A very good friend in every way. Marion, although seeming to be a rather quiet person, is full of vim and vigor. She is active socially and is a junior member of the Woman's Club. Canine pets interest her and she is especially fond of a small white canine with a black ear. Marion plans to become a laboratory technician after graduation. Volleyball. Dramatic Club. German Club, Latin Club, Write-up Committee of Boulder, Councillor. June Dagmar Hendrickson A merry heart maketh a merry countenance. Junie is a very cute, slender girl, with a warming smile and friend- liness. She fikes to knit in her spare time, and takes a great interest in sports. Her ambition is either to study embalming or to be a nurse. Nancy Howard She taketh most delight in dancing. Nancy's aim in life is to become a great dancer. During almost everyone of her lunch periods she dances with Lucy. After graduation she may attend a dancing academy. Deck Tennis, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Junior Prom Committee. Helen Marie Hoye Cheerily greeting each oncoming day Gilding with smiles each step of the way. Helen's lovely curly hair makes her a very attractive young lady. She is very cordial, always smiling, and ready to make friends. Helen is a senior Girl Scout and her hobby is collecting all sorts of per- fumes. After graduation Helen plans to be a hospital historian in one of the large Boston Hospitals. Dramatic Club. Velma Elizabeth Hughes Her friendly smile rvill take her far. Velma has big brown eyes and a few freckles. She is a member of the Christ Church Choir and has belonged to a sewing club for ten years. Her hobby is photography. She plans to work for a year and then go in training at the Burbank Hospital. 1942 Frank lannaccone Great men are the true men. Frank hails from one of (he defense minded families of Fitchburg, for two of his brothers are in the service and Frank wishes to follow them in the navy. He tinkers with radios when not occupied in sports. William Anderson Kendall Blushing is the colour of virtue. Bill is really an expert on skiing. He makes and repairs skis as well as uses them. Bill also played as a guard on the football team. He plans to operate his own dairy farm after graduation from school. Football, Relay Team. Edgar Onias Kirouac He is a man diligent in his business. Edgar's pleasing comedy has often raised a sound of merriment in cur halls and class rooms. He is interested mainly on meteorology and biology. Three years ago Ed won a penmanship prize in Worcester. He plans to enter college after graduation. Norman Edward Koski Our ideals are our better selves. Norman can really draw. His pictures have appeared in the Red and Gray. He likes to play baseball and is a member of the Lowe A. C. Ball Club. Baseball. Robert Stanley Lafleur Nature has written- gentleman. Aviation has one ardent disciple in Bob. In addition to constructing quantities of model plan es, he follows the progress of aeronautics for ils practical value and plans to learn flying as a hobby. He is also interested in the Boy Scouts. After graduation Bob plans to take up drafting. Mary Ann lannuzzi Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom. Mary is a commercial student. She can always be distingui.shed by her serious attitude. She is a member of the Dixie Land Minstrels for which she sings. Her only ambition is to be a secretary. Glee Club. Dramatic Club, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball. Louise Isabel Jack Her presence lends it loarmth and health To all who come from it. Louise is a happy-go-lucky kind of person. Although she doesn't care much for studying, she really works hard at Burbank Hospital. Louise hopes to make hospital work her life work. She also has a verv interesting hcbby of collecting pictures of England's Royal Family. Louise is, you see, very much the loyal Scot. Phyllis Arlene Jackson None but herself can be her parallel. Phyl has blue eyes and blond hair. She likes to camp in the wilds of New Hampshire. She is a working girl this year and spends her time after school hours at Kidder and Davis' store where she plans to continue to work after graduation. Field Hockey, Basketball, Vol- leyball, Deck Tennis, Aerial Darts, Junior-Senior Reception. Barbara Marion Jeffery Here's a maiden withoxit pretense Blessed with reason and common sense. Barbara is very petite and dark and ha-s a rather quiet, bashful nature. She is an active member of the Mariners, a branch of the Girl Scouts. She likes outdoor life, and has many hobbies, among which are Scout work, sewing, and reading. She is greatly interested in aviation. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Band, Councillor. Beverly Martha Jeffrey Cheerful, good-natured , and self-possessed. Bevie has pretty red hair and blue eyes. She collects novelty pins and postcards of which she has a varied collection. Beverly plans to be a nurse. BOULDER :1 Ill Page 25 1942 Eugene Edwin Lakso ' Tis itispiration expounds experience. Eugene is a fine piano player, who can make the piano do every- thing but talk. During the summer months there's nothing that he enjoys more than a good swim. He plans to continue with his music. Glee Club, Junior-Senior Reception, Orchestra, Band. Edmond Gerard Lambert Born with a gift of laughter. Ed is one of the shorter members of our class. He comes from Cleghorn. He collects stamps, likes to bowl, and to play tennis. After h;gh school, Ed expects to go to Northeastern University to take a course in salesmanship. Tennis. Glee Club, French Club, Orchestra. Albert Joseph Lanzilotti He can nei er be good tliat in not obstinate. Albert is a live wire on all occasions. He was manager of the foot- ball team. The scores of this year's games show that he did plenty to urge on the boys. He enjoys ice skating as well as football. After high school, he wishes to be a printer or mechanic. Football Manager. Eorle Gordon LaRoe Virtue never grows old. Earle is a studious boy, but he a lso has many other interests. He builds model airplanes, likes to bowl, and is a member of the Hi-Y Club. After completing school, Earle plans to go to the U. S. Air College, and then enter the U. S. Army Air Corps. Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception, Junior Prom, Drama Festival, Editor The Boulder. Allen Lewis Leavenworth strength of limb and policy of mind. Ally's name has appeared many times on the sport page during his high school days. Of all the sports in which he takes part, hockey ap- peals to him the most. In his freshman year, he received a silver basketball. Football, Basketball, Junior Relay. Bertha Louise Jena Kind and quiet, aluun s neat, Slie'll find friends in all she meets. Bertha is the blond lass who serves as a part-timer in the school office. She is an excellent skater, having won a pair of silver skates last year. She does not want to make 'skating her profession, but she would rather have an office position. Hockey, Basketball, 'Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Junior-Senior Reception. Agnes Odilia Johnson Sober, stedfast, and demure. Aggie is one of our part-timers. She has light brown hair and brown eyes. Her hobby is making scrapbooks. After graduation Agnes wants to be a stenographer. Edith Claire Johnson Edith has long luxuriant black hair, dark eyes, freckles, and comes from 'Westminster. She is quite an outdoor girl and enjoys all sports. Edith plans to take up religious work at some college and then after- wards become a Director of Religious Education. Basketball, 'Volley- ball, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Elizabeth Katherine Joseph Round her eyes, her tresses fell, M'hich were the blackest none could tell. Elizabeth is a small black-haired girl with a sunny disposition. Her chief outside interest is collecting snapshots. After graduation she hopes to embark on a secretarial career. Helen Ann Jotko studious to please, yet not ashamed to fail. Helen is the blue-eyed damsel with the cute pug nose. An ac- quaintance with Helen is all that is necessary to appreciate her splendid spirit of cooperation and friendliness. 1942 Henry Joseph LeBlanc stately and tall he moves in the hall. Henry is a member of many bands; the School Band, the American Legion, and a Finnish band. He is looking forward to civil service v ork after school. He once received honors in the Guy de Fontgallant Drum Corps. Orchestra, Band. Norman Clarence Leger He drives the cares away. Norman is reserved and quiet, but he certainly knows how to lead a band. Norman has received a medal for his outstanding leadership of the Guy de Fontgallant Drum Corps. Track, Relay, Band. James Peter Lekas His sonc was only living aloud, his work asinging with his hand. Jimmy has a large place in his heart for sports, especially football and track. When the basketball season rolls around he's in there fighting. He is planning to go to Worcester Trade and take the machinist's course. Carmello Lemmo Character makes its own destiny. Mello's size is very deceiving. His small stature by no means reveals his strength and spirit. He plays football and also enjoys baseball. He is going to be a machinist after his high school days are over. Allan Reino Leppaniemi By name and nature he can win. Lep enjoys anything connected with the outdoors. He hunts, fishes, plays baseball, and is especially good at basketball. In his spare time Lep works in a drug store and after graduation intends to become a pharmacist. Basketball, Track. Theresa Marie Joyce Those who know her, not a few Know her for a friend tried and true. Theresa radiates a lovely smile and vivacity. Collecting snapshots is her hobby; she is also very fond of dancing. She is undecided which career she would rather follow, nursing or hairdressing. Basketball, Hockey, Table Tennis, Aerial Darts, French Club. Alice Norma Kaulback That smirk of mirth and gladness And that flash of mischief too, Alice is noted for her beautiful golden-red hair, her charming smile, and her sparkling, sunny disposition. She is always active, and bub- bling with energy, sometimes sitting still long enough to do a little knitting. She is greatly interested in sports. She hopes to study either embalming or nursing. Basketball, Basketball referee. Dramatic Club. Thelma Rachel Koski A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Thelma's lovely blond hair is the envy of her many friends. She is a very industrious young lady which will help in her ambition, nursing. Thelma is interested in science and won the Hartwell Biology Prize her sophomore year. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee. Elli Laakko Efficiency is correctness itself. Elli is a part-timer who works for Miss Dunn. Outside and inside school, she likes reading. She has always been on the honor roll. She wants a good office position. Basketball. Rita Gertrude Lafrenier Her smiling eyes witli simple truth were stored. Rita is an energetic girl who likes plenty of exercise, excitement, and action. She is fond of all types of sporb- but she likes swimming, ice skating, roller skating best of all. BOULDER 1 Page 27 1942 Warren Litsky There's many a true word spoken in jest. Warren's scholastic ability is well known, for rare is the occasion when his name is not listed high on the honor roll. His quick wit and bright humor are great attributes, and he is always ready to debate or argue on any subject. He plans to study medical research at Duke University. Ass t. Business Manager of Baseball, Dramatic Club, Joke Committee of The Boulder, Senior Class Prophecy. Rodney Marcellus Liversage Humble because of knowledge. Rodney is a dignified lad who stands high in his studies. He has an unusual hobby, the study of the weather. His future business doesn't lie in that direction, however, for he d rather be a funeral director. Dramatic Club, Red and Gray Board. Gordon Bates Loiquist His ionty loud lauyh sincere. Gordon is extremely fond of automobiles, especially his own which has become so nearly a part of him. After graduation Gordon plans to continue his education at Michigan State. Walter Fred Lovell A plain and honest man. Tall, slim Walt is President of the Cappers Club, a Cub leader, Treasurer of the Epworth League in the Methodist Church, and be- longs to many Scout organizations. He plays the trumpet in the band and is noted for his fine pastime. Walt plans to be a businessman. Band. Robert Sewell Luikin Everything handsome about him. Robert was a member of our famed football squad. He likes hunting, golf, ping pong, and belongs to a bowling team. He works at the Rose Garden, his father's restaurant at Whalom. He plans to go to business school. Football. Gertrude Miriam Lamminen The joy of yuuth and health her eyes displayed. Gertie is a tiny bit on the quiet side. With her blue eyes and blond hair, Gertie should be a model secretary in the future. Volleyball, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club. Cecile Mary Lamothe Her mild expression spoke a mind In duty firm, composed, resigned. Cecile likes to roller skate and go on hikes. She has collected many souvenirs. Cecile's mind is not made up as to her future. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club. Lyyli Esther Elvira Lamsa Tall and slender grace has she, Alicays friendly as can be. Lil is a tall serene girl with numerous interests. She is an active Girl Scout and works in a small variety store. Her first love is art, so in preparation for a career she plans to attend the Massachusetts School of Art to study designing and interior decoration. Dramatic Club. Evelyn Frances Lanoue Never over serious, not too frivolous But a rare good pal. Evelyn plays a wonderful game of ping pong, likes outside sports of all kinds and dancing, too. She would like to take a course at Worces- ter Trade School and become a hotel hostess. Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Glee Club. Rose Mary Lauricella To he merry best becomes you. Rose is a quiet person. She is a very good student and would like to become a secretary. She spends much of her spare time keeping up v.'irh current events. Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Deck Tennis. 1942 William Edward Luoma Deeds, not words. Bill is an all around boy. He has time to fish, hunt, trap, farm, play basketball, and take photographs. He has done well in his studies as his name has always been on the honor roll. Bill is a capable worker for Mr. Howard in the school bank. Football, Basketball, Track, Relay T eam, Councillor. Reino Maki Active, buoyant, beaminy of energy. Reino is one of the outstanding tackles of the gridiron. He is also a member of the track and basketball teams. Despite his interests in sports, he does his scholastic work, too. After the proper schooling, Fitchburg will have a new dentist. Dr. Reino Maki. Football, Basket- ball, Track, Relay Team. Toivo Kusti Maki Ability in means and choice. Toke has a remarkable sense of humor and is always ready for fun. He sometimes bewilders the teachers with his clowning. Toke is an excellent sport and a real friend. He plans to be an airplane mechanic a: Parks Air College in Illinois. Walter Victor Maki A man of intelligence. Walter, commonly called Mak, likes all sports, but fi.shing, hockey, and football have his special preference. Roller skating is in favor, too. His hobby will lead him to Worcester Trade School to study cabinet making. William Rudolf Maki An industrious lad in every way. Bill is unusual in his sense of humor. Unusual too, is his hobby, the study of North American Indians. Perhaps a talent for investigation will be responsible for his career. He'd like to be a criminologist. Helen Leblanc Kindness is virtue itself. Helen's favorite hobby is reading. When she is not reading, she goes to the movies. She belongs to the Girls' Center and also to the Girls' drill team. Her future plans are uncertain. Basketball. Eileen Elizabeth Leeds By her blushes you shall know her. Eileen is a jovial miss with a ready smile. She enjoys bowling and ice skating. After graduation, she plans to attend the Wellesley Hills Hospital and eventually become a go 'erness. Meanwhile, she keeps busy with school activities and her work at the X-Lent Donut Shop. Doris Ann Leger A true friend is a friend forever. Doris is an appealing little piece of bubbling mirth who always has a twinkle in her eye. She is an ice skating enthusi£ist and also en- joys dancing. Her hobby is photography. Glee Club. Helvi Lempi Lehtonen Laughing eyes and a merry sinil. And a merry, merry heart. Helvi is always friendly; she belongs to a girls' club called the Chumerettes. She likes sports but doesn't participate in many. She is rather quiet and enjoys dancing. She wants to enter a nurses' train- ing school or a children's hospital. Dramatic Club. Gloria Emma Letellier But, oh, she diDKCs su h a way. Gloria is a petite, charming girl who has won the hearts of her classmates with her excellent dancing. She loves to dance whether it is ballroom or tap. Her ambition is hairdrcssing. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Junior Prom Committee. BOULDER Page 29 BOULDER Page 30 1942 Peter Nicholas Maravell God (jiveth speech to all, song to the few. Peter is Mr. Bouvier's pride and joy. He is the possessor of a deep biiritone voice which has thrilled us all at many assemblies and school functions. Pete, besides singing, is interested in archery and shooting. After graduation, he would like to study at the New England Con- servatory of Music to become a choral conductor. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Debating Club. William Nicholas Maravell A man of letters and manners too. Mushy's chief interest is singing. He takes vocal lessons and belongs to several choirs and choruses among which are W.P.A. Men's Chorus, Fitchburg Mixed Chorus, and the Greek Choir, of which he is president. His best liked hobby is photography. He plans to be an architect and study at the Providence School of Design. Latin Club, Debating Club, Dramatic Club, Councillor, Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee. Open Meeting. Joseph Anthony Marotta His sunny temper gilds the edge of life's black cloud. Joe is one of the smaller members of our class. He has dark hair and a friendly smile. He is on a bowling team and bowls many a strike during a game. He also likes to swim. Upon graduation, he plans to take up electrical engineering. Clifford Wray Marston He can on either side dispute. Cliff is a very shy boy with attractive light curly hair. One of the best known athletes around school, he takes an active part in both football and baseball and is the captain of the 1941-1942 baseball team. He is also fond of golf and bowling, and also does some hunting in his spare time. Football, Baseball. Anthony John Martines strong in body, strong in mind. Tony is an all around athlete. He's one of the many Romeos on the second floor; it's something he has cultivated that the women go for — but not very far. His plans for the future arc uncertain. Track, Basket- ball, Football. Natalie Jean Lindstrom Stately and tall, she moves througli. the halls. Nat is tall, with very blond hair. She is a good athlete and has been a valuable asset to the Reipas basketball team. She should make a good gym teacher. Basketball, Hockey, Dramatic Club. Grace Orpha Loudon Just a pleasant smile. Gracie is active in both the Girl Scouts and the church choir. Her future interest is training for a nurse in the Burbank Hospital. Basket- ball, 'Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Orchestra, Band. Dorothy Ruth Lufkin Cheerful and merry the happy day long. She is an officer in the Order of Rainbow for Girls. She is chief waitress at many banquets. Dot is fond of collecting odd names and psychology notes. Later, she plans to study dietetics. Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Open Meeting. Marion Elizabeth Maffeo Her little tongue is never still Talk it must and talk it will. Maff is the possessor of an amazing gift of gab. The opposition of cne 'Warren Litsky has greatly developed her debating talents, and added humor to many classes. As yet, she has no definite plans for the ftiturc. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Joke Committee for The Boulder, Prize-speaking. Mildred Evelyn Magnuson A heart to resolve, a liead to plan, and a hand to execute, Milly is one of our intellectual students, although she enjoys swim- ming, letter-writing, and stamp collectmg, too. She is also interested in dramatics. Milly would like to become either a librarian or horticul- turist. Latin Club, Dramatic Club, Red and Gray. 1942 BOULDER Bernard Edward Mason Gentle of speech, beneficial of mind. Bun, though serious-minded in appearance, has a splendid sense of humor. He keeps busy at airplane modeling and later plans to be a designer of aircraft. Councillor. Charles Mollis 'Tis the mind that makes the body rich. Charlie is a black curly-haired boy who trots all the way from Greekville every morning. Outside of school he works very hard in a garage, building batteries. After graduation Charlie plans to go to Worcester Trade School so that he may become a skilled mechanic. Harold Waller Malthews Laughing eyes; a merry smile, Hal is a member of the Boy Scouts and Hi-Y. His favorite interests are stamp collecting, bowling, and navigation. During his career as a Boy Scout, Hal has been made an Eagle Scout. After leaving school, he plans to enter a school of maritime navigation. Glee Club. Robert Joseph Mayer Fortune favors the brave. Curly dark hair and a bland expression give folks a misconcept'or. of Bob. He likes vigorous sports such as swimming and golf, and is quite a basketball player. He hopes to learn either welding or the machinist's trade. Assistant Baseball and Basketball Manager, Base- ball Manager, Intramural Basketball. Samuel Clarke McLaughlin So much wit and mirth. Sam is always in a gay and humorous mood, and sometimes is mischievous. He is the capable President of our Dramatic Club and does his share of excellent acting. He likes to climb mountains, ski, and play ice hockey. He is going to Tufts Medical School. Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Relay Team. Mary Marranzino True to her word, ipork, and friends. Mary is a dark friendly girl who has many hobbies and outside in- terests. She is fond of sports and has received several athletic awards. She collects novelty pins and stamps and is greatly interested in home nursing. She plans to be a hairdresser. Basketball, Hockey, Volley- ball, Deck Tennis. Irene Ann Marriott She nobly earns whatever crown she wears. Irene has a fair complexion and comes from West Fitchburg. She has received the curved bar in the Girl Scouts. Irene also belongs to the Fitchburg Woman's Club, Fitchburg Canadian Club, and the Epworth League. Irene has high hope of becoming a kindergarten teacher. Basketball, 'Volleyball, Dramatic Club. Josephine Jacqueline Marlines 'Tis perseverance that prevails. Josephine collects picture postcards in her spare time. She attends all school dances and in the winter the skating ponds see much of her. She has no definite plans for after graduation but she is interested in aviation. Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis. Vienc Sylvia Matlila Such a merry, nimble, stirring spirit. Vieno has nice dark hair and large eyes. Her hobby is collecting snapshots. She is a dependable commercial student and plans to study bookkeeping at the Fitchburg Busine.ss College. Barbara Jean McCue Her smile, her speech witli winning sway Hurled the darkest clouds away. Barb's participation in the Debating Club has won for her the respect of her cla.ssmates. After a course in a busine.ss college, Barbara will try to find her place in the business world. Basketball and Volley- ball Official, Table Tennis, Dramatic Club, Debating Club. mm mm Page 31 BOULDER Page 32 1942 David Smith McNamara Mirth makes t)ie banquet stveet. Dave is smooth, dark, and handsome. His sparkling, laughing brown eyes caase many a girl's heart to flutter. Dave plans to be a teacher in the future. Debating Club, Dramatic Club, Red and Gray, Junior Prom Committee, Basketball. Frederick Richard Miller It matters not )iow lony ute live, hut how. Here's a boy who has won recognition as a track star. He is captain this year, and has competed in the Massachusetts Relay Carnivals. He is quite tall, has brown hair, and a humorous disposition. He plans to go to Michigan State Normal College to take up the Industrial Arts Course. Track, Basketball, Intramural Basketball, Band, Glee Club, German Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee. Kenneth William Miller His worth's confirmed at siyht. Kennie is one of the liveliest boys in our class. He is always in a hurry. If you are alert you may catch a glimpse of his fair hair and blue eyes as he fairly flies to his classes. After graduation, Ken plans to attend Worcester Trade School. Enzo Louis Moretto Interminyle jest with earnest.- Skip always has a ready smile. His favorite pastime is bowling. His plans after graduation are indefinite, but he will probably follow in his father's footsteps, and become a tailor. Oscar Robert Morin Success just seems to smile on him. Target shooting is Oscar's main interest, and photography is hia particular talent. You have only to mention that you have a negative and your picture will be developed the next day. Margaret Elizabeth McDermott Tlie fairest ijarden in her looks And in her mind the loisest looks. Bettie has jet black hair, sparkling brown eyes, and a happy smile. A talented musician, she pl ays both the piano and the sax. Although her outside interests are many, Bettie keeps well up in her studies. Her favorite sports are horse-back riding and skiing. At present, slic plans to be a doctor. Dramatic Club, Orchestra, Band. Janet Mary McGregor The melodious merriment of thi ie eyes Matches the priceless peal of your laughter. Janet has a charming, gay personality and bright eyes that radiate sunshine. She does a lot of reading in her spare time and also is very fond of sewing and knitting. She plans to be a nurse and would like to train at Wellesley Training School. Glee Club, Drama tic Club. Ruth Miriam Mela A happy and carefree lass is she. Mimi has natural wavy brown hair which is envied by all. Mimi enjoys driving about in her father's car. She has received many prizes for her essays. She is thinking about being a medical secretary. Basket- ball, Dramatic Club. Anne Lydia Merriam Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Anne has long been envied for her lovely reddish brown hair. Anne 's an accomplished cook and has earned high distinction in the Girl Scouts, where she is striving for the gold curved bar. Jean Merriam Not quiet, not loud. But noticeable ere i in a crowd. Jean is an active member of Christian Endeavor, sings in her church choir, and is a senior Girl Scout. Besides these activities, she finds time for collecting dogs and pennies and going out for sports — espe- cially roller skating and ping pong. Jean plans to go to college after high school. Basketball, 'Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Ping pong. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Class Dues Collector. t 1942 Robert Chester Murchie He is always in such perfect humor. Bob has brown hair and brown eyes. He hkes to climb mountains. Maybe this is his way of getting away from crowds. After graduation, Bob plans to be a bookkeeper. James Edward Murphy A pal to all and a grand, good scout. Jimmie is a tall masculine young man. He is a member of the Y.M.C.A. Hockey and swimming are his favorite si orts, but he also collects stamps. Baseball. Anthony Nasis am myself the guardian of my honour. Tony is one of our sizeable football players. He likes all winter and summer sports, especially hunting. To join the Army Air Corps is Tony's main ambition for the future. Football, Track, Debating Club, Dramatic Club, Glee Club. David Alexander Nicoll As honey attracts a bee, so he attracts friends. Driving by Nicky's house about supper time, you'd almost in- variably hear him drumming. He likes hunting and hockey, too. He belongs to the Hi-Y. He d like either to play in an orchestra or learn to fly. Intramural Basketball, Band. Louis Peter Nikitas Man hath his joy. Louie is the type of boy who keeps school from becoming a bore. Louis can conjugate Spanish verbs like a Castilian. He enjoys such sports as skiing, skating, and bowling. He expects to attend a two-year business college after graduation. Intramural Basketball. Elsie Theresa Mezzanotti Thougli on pleasure she was bent She had a frugal mind. Elsie appears to be a quiet person but frequently she shows her fun- loving nature. She works at Grant's on Saturday, and yet with all her work to occupy her time, she manages to go dancing, skating, or swimming. Elsie's future plans are indefinite, but they lie in the field of nursing. Basketball, Volleyball, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Phylhs Mischler The essence of all beauty. Phyllis is a very busy girl. She does a lot of traveling and is in- terested in dramatics. She also has worked part-time at one of the local stores. Phyllis plans to become a nurse, and would like to enter the Burbank Hospital Training School. Dramatic Club, Open Meet- ing, Junior-Senior Reception. Lucy Gertrude Morand She will play with reason and discourse And well she can persuade. Lucy is a brunette with sparkling brown eyes whose voice will ring forever in memo'-y through the corridors of F.H.S. She has thrilled us many times by her recitations, and she also likes to dance, read, and act. Lucy wants to be a stenographer after graduation. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Open Meeting, Prize Speaking. Pauline Emma Morency I'll be merry, I'll be free I'll be sad for nobody, The three favorite pastimes of Punky's are dress designing, reading, and bowling. We've seen some good designing of hers but creatin.j clothes is not in Punky's future. She'd rather be a nurse but hasn't chosen her training hospital. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception. Lorraine Cecile Morin Her modest virtues and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair. Strikingly lovely, Lorraine is tall and blond. She loves life and keeps interested in numerou.s hobbies. Of these, collecting postcards is one. Her favorite pastimes are skating and dancing. She plans to be a career girl in the business world. Basketball. BOULDER Page 33 BOULDER 1942 1 ft ri 'If. If l i l i ' f Page 34 Marines Nicholas Nikitas A creature formed for joy and mirth. Maro is easy going and good natured. He is interested in basketball and shows it by playing on the Holy Trinity team. At present he is vice-president of the Sons of Pericles. He wants to be a businessman. Urpo Nikki A lion among ladies is a most dangerous thing. Urpo is a tall, husky lad with a natural wave in his blond hair. His major interest is outdoor sports. He is an expert in skiing and skating. He engages in the cultivation of blueberries. Alvah William Oinonen Of gentle soul, to human race a friend. Al has a mild appearance but he really has spirit. He likes hunting, and is interested in aviation. He shyly admits that his favorite movie star is Mickey Mouse. Alvah works after school at the Carswell Hawthorne Inc., and plans to join the navy soon. German Club. Edward Oslrowsky like fun, like everyone. Edward is one of the very few quiet boys in our class. His hobby is designing and modeling airplanes. After graduation, he plans to become a test pilot or mail carrier for the United. States Government. Football, Dramatic Club. Leonard Domenic Pagnotto Friends are found everywhere hut few as true as he. Just one glance at Leonard will tell you that he is the studious type. When he puts on his spectacles he is often mistaken for a teacher of great mental capacities. His ambition is to be one of the country's best engineers. Debating Club, Open Meeting. Elaine Allotar Nikki A merry twinkle in her eyes A sunny smile as she passes by. Elaine is one of the best examples of her race — with her smiling blue eyes, and blond tresses. She's a dancing enthusiast, loves to ski arid skate, and finds time to be quite a scholar besides. Her plans are to attend college but she has not decided on one as yet. Basketball, Volleyball, Ping pong. Dramatic Club, Councillor, Class Ring Com- mittee. Olga Padula Friends are found everywhere But few as true as she. Olga likes basketball and bowling. For three years she has won a prize in the Putnam Essay Contest. After graduation, she intends to take a business course to be a secretary. Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Dr'amatic Club, Glee Club. Philomena Margaret Pandiscio Nothing is impossible to industry. Phil is a small member of our class. Her favorite hobby is reading good books, and for sports, swimming is tops although she is also in- terested in basketball, volleyball, and hockey. Phil wants to be a secre- tary. Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Glee Club. Helen Pappazissis Her jolliness knows no end She is to everyone a friend. Helen is a sweet-natured smiling girl. She is very much envied for hei lovely wavy hair. Helen collects postal cards. She is a very good basketball player. Helen plans to do secretarial work in the future. Basketball, Volleyball, Basketball and Volleyball Official, Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception, Junior Prom, Thanksgiving Dance Committee. Athena Passios Her air, her manners, all wlio saio admired Courteous, though coy, and gentle, though retired, Attie is a well-dressed brunette with a very pleasant disposition. She is a faithful member of the Girl Scouts. Athena would like to be- come a secretary. Basketball, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. 1942 Anthony Joseph Pandiscio He does his best in every circumstance. Tony is one of the best liked boys in the class. He is a business manager of The Boulder and a member of the Dramatic Club. He owns and operates The Woodwork Den. Despite his work and his outside activities, Tony manages to make the honor roll. He plans to become a teacher of the manual arts. Track Team, Junior-Senior Relay, Debating Club, Latin Club, Dramatic Club, Junior Prom Com- mittee, Boulder Business Manager, Open Meeting. Eugene Kane Parker Sloiv and deliberate was )us manner. Gene should have been an Indian, as he enjoys hunting with bow and arrow as well as with a gun. Traveling, fishing, and skiing are also some of his interests. As Gene is interested in illustrating and painting, he would like to attend art school after graduation. Fencing Team, Bowling Team, Dramatic Club, Junior Prom Committee, Band, Orchestra. Raymond Paul Pelletier Frioidsliip is a shelterino tree. Raymond spends most of his time outside of school in his photo- graph room. While working at the Western Union Telegraph Sta- tion, he was awarded a safety prize for good behavior and the least accidents. William Robert Peterson Faithful and likeable is he. Bill works as a gas station attendant after school. His hobbies are collecting stamps and Indian head pennies; he follows all sports, bat likes baseball and hockey best. Bill is also a member of the Hi-Y club. After graduating, he intends to go to Teachers College. Arthur Edward Pethybridge Gentleman is written lei ibli on his brow. At present Arthur is a member of the De Molay, Hi-Y, and the Rollstone Young Men's Club. He plays a flute in our orchestra and is also in the Junior Band. Arthur has hiqh hopes of going to a liberal arts college. Dramatic Club, Band, Orchestra, Junior-Senior Recep- tion, Boulder Business Manager. Mary Viola Piccicuto Good at study, but better at play. A small dark brunette with a deep contralto voice, Bella is an ardent dance fan and souvenir collector. Her favorite sport is basket- ball. Bella hopes to be a stenographer or typist and then to help her father in his trucking business. Baskelball, Volleyball, Glee Club. Anna Virginia Pisciotta She's a jolly good sport. Anna is a typical fun-loving lass. She finds a great deal of pleasure in dancing, skiing, swimming, and skating. Driving a car is a pastime which she enjoys greatly. Anna plans to take a P. G. course. Volley- ball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Millie Margaret Pisciotta A sweet attrarlive kind of yrace. Millie's name has appeared many times on the honor roll. When you business people come into an office don't be surprised to have her greet you with a cheery smile, because she wants to be a secretary. Hiking and dancing are her hobbies. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball. Gladys Frances Pliska Softly .speak, and sweetly smile. This tall fair-headed maid is an honor student. Gladys is a part- timer and assists Miss Matson in the Typing room. Gladys likes to diince, read, and go for long hikes. After graduation Gladys plans to go in training at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Helen Ann Pliska A smile never fails to win friends. Helen is a tall blue-eyed girl who likes all outdoor sports, football games, and dances. She also takes photographs. She hopes to go to Westbrook School for Girls in Maine next year. BOULDER Page 35 1942 Paul James Pidgeon Make much of men, good men are scarce. For two years he was a member of the Glee Club. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. He also likes to sing. Paul is interested in aviation, and wants to take up a trade connected with it. Glee Club. William Ulias Pokela Wise not only in words brit in deeds. Billy, although he enjoys pitching horse shoes, is really a scientist at heart. He enjoys helping Mr. Perkins either in the chem lab or the physics room. B'lly won the chemistry prize last year. After gradua- tion he plans to take up chemistry as his life's work. Albert Poladian This gentleman will out-talk us all. A creative and imaginative mind has kept him busy building all sorts of things. He makes friends about as easily as anybody in school. After a short period of working, he hopes to attend a school and learn a trade. Glee Club, Orchestra. Alfred Thomas Prinn All that he does is done well. Alfred is a young man who likes a flashy necktie. He's also one of those fast steppers on the dance floor. Alfred spends most of his spare time hunting, fishing, and building model planes. His future will be aviation. Marcel Gerard Quintal Brightly smile, sweetly sing. Marty is one of our smoothies — in dress, speech, and manner. He is very much interested in machine shop work, and has a workshop of his own. He later plans to work in just such a shop, making valves for submarines. Marty once saved a runaway car on Main Street and was rewarded with twenty-five cents worth of nickels. Glee Club. Alice Gertrude Pretzer The glory of a firm capacious mind. Alice may be seen on many nights of the winter at Coggs'hall practicing a figure eight. She is very clever in making corsages and arranging flowers. Surely this and bookkeeping should qualify her for a florist shop. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Orchestra, Dramatic Club. Gertrude Agnes Price One by one she climbs the steps Onward to her goal — success. Gertie is also a part-timer. Gert's scholastic record is very high. She has a hobby of collecting china dolls and animals. Gertrude is a lover of outdoor sports. She is going to become a business woman after graduation. Mary Angelina Quartarone Merry and wise. Honest and true. Mary hails from West Fitchburg. She has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and is one of the shortest members of our class. Mary takes an interest in all sports and engages in many of those offered in school. She is studying the commercial course and plans to be a typist. Vol- leyball, Basketball. Eleanor Raymond Her sweet and unassuming ways Make us think that quietness pays. Eleanor is a quiet little girl from Westminster. She is a member of ihe Senior Girl Scouts and does quite a bit of knitting. Eleanor has worked at Mansur's Ice Cream Parlor and as a telephone operator ill Westminster. She has no definite plans for the future. Ruth Annie Raymond Friendship ! mysterious cement of the soul, Sweet'ner of life, and solder of society. Ruthie is an active blue-eyed blond from South Ashburnham. Her main interest is dancing, which she does every Saturday night. She likes to sleep when there is time. Her ambition is to be a hairdresser. t 1942 Alvin Eugene Rafuse He had a rvish to smile, no need to sigh. Here is a boy who loves to ride so he spends all his spare time traveling around in a trailer truck. Alvin enjoys a good swing band between trips. After school the world will have another truck driver in the form of Alvin Rafuse. Edwin Adam Reczek And many views he holds. Edwin is an all around outdoor man who enjoys swimming, hunting, and fishing. It is rumored that he also likes to drive Dad's car. Edwin is planning to enter a trade school in Chicago after graduation. Emery Arthur Redman Be hold, be bold, and everywhere be bold. Emery is a dark lively member. He parades the halls with a lazy grin and a devilish twinkle in his eye. Football and basketball are his favorite pastimes. After graduation he wants to learn to be a mechanic. Ronald Reginald Reed Silence best sjieaks his mind. Wrigles has always been interested in science. His most recent interest is in the field of paleontology. He hasn't decided as yet what his life's work will be. Dominic David Ricci S jif awni sorrow, cast away rare. Nick is a hard working lad who will always be remembered for his fine football playing and his all around sportsmanship. He is always ready for fun, but he does have his serious moments. He will probably work for a local dairy corporation after graduation. Helen Elizabeth Reid Tlie heart icitliin whose sacred cell the q iiet virtues love to dwell. Helen is a very short, chubby maid with the jovial smile. Her hobby is planning homes and interior decorating. After graduation Helen's ambition is to become a civil service worker. Beverly Bertha Rich You are a devil at everything, and there is nothing in the whole world bnt irhut yon can turn your hand to. Chick is a honey-colored blond who is blessed with that certain something called it. She is always surrounded by an admiring throng of classmates. She is an all around athlete and a basketball player of no mean ability. Bev plans to go to college. Basketball, Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception Committee. Alice Emily Richard Tlie mildest manners and. the gentlest. Alice has sparkling brown eyes and dark hair. Her giggle is famous. So when Alice begins to giggle, prepare yourself for some hilarious fun. Any cold winter night, she may be found skating at St. Joseph's Rink. Basketball. Marjorie Priscilla Richardson A comrade blithe and full of glee Who dares to laugh out loud and free. Marjorie's hobby is music although sports seem to rank rather high also. She is an active member of the Catholic Action Club. After graduation Marjorie has no plans but she would like to be a musician or hairdresser. Primrose Rogers Her hair a golden mesh to oil rap the hearts of men. It is surprising that Primsy has e.scaped the name of Goldilocks, for she is an attractive miss with beautiful blond hair. She is talented in dramatics, and has appeared in several of our plays here in school. After graduation, Primsy plans to take up medical secretarial work in Boston. Dramatic Club, Open Meeting BOULDER Page 37 1942 Emery Joseph Richard Studioiis of ease and fond of simple things. Emery is a boy who is mechanically inclined. He spends much time ir tinkering with cars. After school he plans to be an automobile mechanic. James Edward Ringquist The mildest inanners 7rith the bravest mind. Jimmy is a blond, blue-eyed boy from Waites Corner. He is very athletic and likes mountain climbing, skiing, and hunting. Jim had the honor of being the fastest junicr runner in the Junior-Senior Relay. He would like to work for a telephone company. Track, Junior-Senior Relay, Dramatic Club. Band. Richard Victor Rosenback Care's .is enemy to life. Rosey is a short, stubby well-built fellow. He is very much in- terested in baseball and drawing. He is a member of the Y.M.C.A. After graduation, Rosey plans to enter Worcester Trade School to take up drafting. Football, Baseball. Andre Norman Rousseau The secret of sriccess is constancy and purpose. Andre is a quiet and unassuming youth, who is not really known to any save his own chums. He spends most of his spare time helping his father in a grocery store. Schoolbooks, as far as Andre is con- cerned, do not seem to worry him. Charles Henry Rowan That which benefits «s is cheerful. Charlie is very fond of the out-of-doors. His favorite sports are fishing and hiking. This year Charlie is working in the Public Library. Charlie hopes to attend the University of Maine, after which he would like to enter forestry work. Dramatic Club. Phyllis Marie Romans Her ready irit, and cheery smile Proclaim to all she's a friend worthwhile. Phyl is well known for her twinkling brown eye and joyous l.iughter. She is President of her Scout Troop and a Lieutenant in Troop 26. She won the Putnam Humane Essay prize in her junior year and a Singer Sewing Contest. She plans to enter the Deaconness Hospital Training School to become a navy nurse. Dramatic Club, Glee Clulb, German Club, Write-up Committee, Class Prophecy. Anita Elizabeth Rouisse A beautiful and happy yirl With steps as light as slimmer air. Anita is a smiling little French girl with beautiful light blue eyes and shiny b+ack hair. She is an ardent football fan. Her favorite sport is skating. She would like to be a secretary in the future. Elvie Elizabeth Salonen The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed. Elvie has a smile for everyone she meets. All the girls envy her golden hair. She is interested in nursing. At present she is working at Burbank Hospital. She is anxious to become a nurse after graduation. Aerial Darts, Table Tennis, Dramatic Club. Florence Sylvia Sanborn Health, wealth, and beauty. Wit, learning, and sense. Florence spends most of her time making things with her hands. She likes sewing most of all, but also knits and crochets. She likes to cook, too. Be on the lookout for her dressmaking shoppe in later years. Volleyball, Table Tennis. Aerial Darts, Basketball. Ruth Threasa Scanlon A girl with spirit, a girl with pep A finer friend has not been known yet. Ruth is a very attractive girl with gleaming dark hair and a spark- ling smile. Her favorite hobby is the study of aviation, at which she spends a good deal of her spare time. She would either like to be a nurse or a clerk in a store. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club. 1942 Aurelio Vincent Ruberti From him all sorrow flies afar. Like the Romans from whom he is descended, AureHo enjoys ath- letics. He plays foolbail and baseball for the Columbian Juniors and for the high school. Because of the fact that he owns a car, he wishes to become a mechanic. Football. Rudolph Frank Ruberti Lively and ardent, frank and calm. Rudolph is one whose mind is always in the sky. Maybe it is his height or his wish to be an airplane mechanic that causes this. He plays basketball and football with great ease and ability. Intramural Basketball, Touch Football, Thanksgiving Dance Committee. Howard Odlin Russell Like two gentlemen rolled into one. Howy ranks among the highest in our class — in feet and inches, also in brain power. His uncanny laugh and knowledge and stock of modern music combined with his sociable nature have made him well known. He is on the football team, in the Dramatic Club and is a member of the Argus — but who ever heard of that? Football, Dramatic Club, Cla.ss Ring Committee, Red and Gray, Councillor. Dean Warren Sawyer What he thought he nobly dared. Dean is an active member of the Y.M.C.A. During the summer he works at the Ashburnham Home Health Camp. He would like to be an automobile mechanic after graduation. William Louis Sharos An all around athlete erect and tall. Bill's quick thinking and swiftly moving figure put the ball in the basket many a time. He likes any kind of sport, but he excels in basket- ball and has received many gold and silver basketballs. Basketball, Junior-Senior Relay, Touch f ootball. Carmela Anna Scola A lovely girl, a lovely smile. Molly is a cute brunette with a sparkling personality. She has busied herself this year, part-timing for Mr. Stevenson and selling electric supplies at the Five and Ten. She also has been the efficient secretary of a church dramatic group. Hockey, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Musical Revue. Sylvia Elizabeth Shackelford In thy heart, the dew of youth On thy lip the smile of truth. Sylvia came to us from Wa. ;hington. Her sweet low voice and nice clothes are admired by many. Swimming is her favorite sport. She plans to attend Howard University after graduation. Eleanor Donna Shea She was made for carefree thoughts For happy wit and laughter. Eleanor is a gay lass, with a ringing laugh. She enjoys bowling, sv.'imming, and dancing. Ellie can sip more cokes in one day than most people in two weeks. She plans to enter Simmons College and later train at a Boston Hospital. BaskeDball, Volleyball, Aerial Darts, Glee Club, Dramatic Club. Lucy Nan Shelley A form more fair, a face more sweet Never has it been my lot to meet. Lucy is a tall, charming brunette with sharp, hazel eyes. She likes to skate and is a good swimmer. Lu is very adept at knitting and has many sweaters to prove it. Her one aversion is for perfumed kittens that roam W. Fitchburg. Lu plans to be a medical secretary. Basket- ball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Class Colors Committee. Oradell Pearl Shorkey Tliat load becomes light tnhich is clieerfully borne, Oradell is a fine sportswoman. She once received a blue ribbon in a .swimming meet. She likes to dance and spends much of her time doing that. After graduation she plans to work in a store as a clerk. BOULDER Page 39 BOULDER 1942 • 4 £ Page 40 William Anderson Sharp Virtue is bold and uoodness never fearful. Billy was certainly popular among his football teammates. His in- terests seem to be entirely sports. He must work hard outside of school because at times he's a bit sleepy during class hours. Football, Dra- matic Club. Fred Robert Shuman The rule of his life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure a business. Fred is the dark-eyed boy who can always give his classmates some- thmg to laugh about. He's been our basketball manager for the past two years. He plans to go to college but he hasn't decided where as yet. Victor Francis Sidlaskas He is of a quiet nature. Vic likes to trap and to go hunting in the wilds of the New England States. He likes hockey the best of all the sports. He wants to be a reporter and some day may be writing for the sport pages. Football, Track. Roger Harley Slocomb Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Roger has blue eyes and light-brown hair. He likes to hunt and spends a great deal of his time in this way. He collects stamps as a hcbby and is an accomplished swimmer. He would like to join the navy. Kenneth Walfred Smith Silence is most noble. Good-natured Ken enjoys all sports, especially baseball, skating, and bowling. He also attends many boxing matches. Ken's favorite subject IS physics, but he confesses that he dislikes reading. He plans to further his education in some college, probably M. I. T., where he will study engineering. Intramural Basketball. Dorothy Adams Skinner Always in earnest, alivays siveet Never suffering a defeat. Dot belongs to the Girls Friendly Society, Order of Rainbow for Girls, and works as a receptionist in the office of Dr. Simmons. On her artistic side, she is interested in oil painting and charcoal work. Her ambition is to be an efficient nurse. Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Debating Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Write-up Commit- tee, Band, Orchestra. Marjory Frances Smith No gems, no gold she needs to wear She shines intrinsically fair. Marjory is a jitterbug, who could dance from morning till night. The best part about Marjie is her bright blue eyes and cheerful smile. After high school Marjie intends to do office work. Mary Jane Smith Rich in good works. Jane's dark hair and mischievous brown eyes are the envy of many. She collects antiques and loves to swim. Although school hasn't much attraction for Jane, she loves history. Dramatic Club. Julia Stagios Difficulties give way to diligence. She's known in school as Judy, and may be seen outside as one of a three-some. Knitting is one of Judy's pastimes; another is collecting postcards. After graduation, she would like to find a good office job. Basketball, 'Volleyball, Dramatic Club. Ann Laura Stevenson She is a maid of modest grace Gentle both in form and face. Ann comes to us from the backwoods of 'Westminster but is, never- theless, very nice to know. She is an active member of the Christian Endeavor and is an officer of the 'Worcester North County board. She is statuesque which is one of the requirements for a model, Ann's future career. Ping pong, Volleyball, Badminton, Deck Tennis, Dra- matic Club, Councillor. 1942 Richard William Smith His true good value we realize. Dickie with his dark hair is one of our good lookers. He's mu- sically inclined. He loves dancing and is popular with certain girls. He knows a lot about the printing of the Sentinel. Fred Joseph Sontag, Jr. Wise to resolve and patient to perform. Fred is the hapoy-go-lucky type. He is interested in sports of all kinds. He is the former scribe of Troop 14, B.S.A. He doesn't seem to have any definite plans for the future. George Spyropoulos His lips were made for laughter. This fellow with the black wavy hair hails from the West End. He can usually be found running around a basketball court, playing base- ball in a vacant lot, or engaging in some other sport. He plans to be a salesman after graduation. Norman Joseph Stacy To make a virtue of necessity. Norman is a good gymnast and an ardent physical culturist. His main interests are weight lifting, hunting, fishing, and bike riding. During the summer he worked in a machine shop, and after gradua- tion he hopes to continue in this work. Ralph Archie Stevens ' Tis a r ood-will makes intelligence. Ralph is a good-natured boy with a sly and knowing grin. His collegiate clothes and hair-clip give him distinction. He also is an active member of the DeMolay. Ralph plans to further his education by entering college next fall. Football, Band, Dramatic Club. Irene Catherine St. Germain The liighest wisdom is continual cheerfulness. Irene is one of the quietest girls of our class, with a very reserved manner. Irene takes part in few of our school activities, but we know that she is quite active in outside circles. She is very fond ot swimming and skating. Irene's ambition is to become a member of the business world. Dramatic Club, French Club, Class Motto Com- mittee. Virginia Hazel Stone Oh who can forget the mild light of her smile. Ginny just loves to talk. Good swing music always makes her senti- mental. Among many activities she enjoys fishing, hunting, swimming, and dancing. Ginny later plans to train for a nurse and then become an air hostess. Ba.sketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Glee Club, Councillor. Ann Genevieve Stropparo A sense of humor is the spice of life. Ann is a petite person always bubbling over with enthusiasm. Her main interests are dramatics and photography. Ann intends to become a hairdresser but she has no definite plans. Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Thank-sgiving Dance Committee. Irja Ilona Sulin Laugh and the world laughs unth you. Iddie, the tiniest member of our drum majorettes, has jauntily twirled her baton for the past two years at the head of our band. She is an active member of the Reipas Athletic Association and plays champion- ship field hockey. Her ambition is to be a good wife for the right man. Hockey, Basketball, Junior Prom Committee. Jane Louise Tapply Grace was in all her steps Heaven in her eyes. Jane is a cute brunette, always laughing and bustling around. She has many activities in school and out. Her favorite pastime is knitting. Tap would like to become either a buyer or an X-ray technician. BOULDER Page 41 1942 John Joseph Sullivan A finished gentleman from top to toe. John likes to read about aviation, and to build models of different types of planes. This should help him greatly when he joins the Army Air Corps. He likes movies and photography. Lawrence Russell Tarbell He is often seen but seldom heard. An enterprising youth who believes that all study and little play would make Larry a dull boy, and Larry is far from dull. Rain or shine, Larry may be found delivering papers. His favorite sports are baseball and ice skating at Coggshall. Baseball, Basketball, Relay Team. Herbert Springer Taylor Imagination is the eye of the soul This fellow is always full of pep and fun but yet he says he likes to sleep. He definitely prefers blonds. Herbert has many wisecracks up his sleeve when the occasion calls for them. He plans to join the army after school. Track, Dramatic Club. Wallace Ralph Teto As merry as the day is long. Wally has a very serious face yet he possesses a happy-go-lucky disposition. He hates his curly hair so we won't even mention how the girls envy it. Wally may be seen almost any afternoon in a beautiful car. Bertrand Joseph Therrien A good disposition is more valuable than gold. Bet is one of our smallest students. He comes from South Fitch- burg. He's a carefree lad caring more for pleasure than for studies. Filomena Anna Testarmata Jolly, peppy, atliletic too. Fil is by far the quietest in the class. This is why she is well liked by friends and teachers. She is one of the few in the class whose hobby is sewing. She, like many, refuses to reveal her future inten- tions. 'Volleyball, Basketball, Deck Tennis. Evelyn Mae Thrasher Beauty lives tvith kindness. Evelyn is a happy-go-lucky member of our class. She enjoys knitting and epeciallv skating on a bright winter night. It is Evelyn's ambition tc become a laboratory technician. Enid Viola Tollik Her smile would melt a heart of stone. Enid is always laughing. She likes to knit and bowl. To train for a nurse's career is her ambition. Volleyball, Hockey, Table Tennis, Basketball, Debating Club, Dramatic Club. Dorothy Helen Upham Persuasion tips her tongue whene'er she talks. It seems that Dot, who is one of our all around girl athletes, is always on one of our best teams. She is a 4-H club leader, a member of the Reipas Girls' Club, and the pottery class at the Art Center. She is quite skillful with the needle and after graduation. Dot plans to take up sewing and dress designing in Boston. Field Hockey, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Class Colors Committee, 'Write-up Com- mittee, Red and Gray Board. Marie Vanderbrock Nothing so difficult but may he done by industry, Marie has twinkling blue eyes and light brown hair. Marie is in- terested in photography and furniture painting. Her greatest desire is to be a nurse in a large hospital. ( 1942 Robert Isadore Therrien His thouijhts look throu(j)i his words. Bob is one of the middle sized members of our class, but it's no handicap to his liking for the outdoors. He likes target shooting and hunting. He would like very much to get into the civil service, espe- cially to be a mail carrier. Arthur Fredric Trudel Honest heart makes honest arms. Arthur is always very busy, doing his homework or something else. Ht works hard on his father's farm. In his leisure time, he likes to hike, hunt, skate, ski, or go horseback riding or snow-shoeing. He wants to become a machinist. Ralph Everret Turve Not quiet, not loud but noticeable in a crowd. Ralph has curly hair that everyone admires. He has a good sense of humor. He seems to shy at the girlts. He likes to shoot and hike and to develop pictures. He had perfect attendance in school. He wants to be an interior decorator or a farmer. Richard Allen 'Varney A merry man is he. Dick works as an usher at the Universal Theatre after school. He enjoys swimming, and likes to skate. He ran a fast half-mile on the class relay team. Dick plans to enter trade school after he graduates. junior-Senior Relay. Edward Benjamin Whitten We are sure to hear much of his deeds. Edward is a well known character. Outside school he is a member of the Y.M.C.A. and Hi-Y. In school he maintains honor grades. After graduation he plans to take up physical education at Springfield College. Football, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Councillor, Thanks- giving Dance Committee. Alice Evette Vautour find silence a valuable key to s tccess. Alice is a black-haired, brown-eyed girl from Cleghorn who likes to roller skate, ice skate, and go to the movies. Alice is tall, slim, quiet, and has a slight French accent. She would like to be a book- keeper. Bettina Rose Viggiano All succeeds ivith people who are sweet and cheerful. Betty is a merry brunette. In her serious moments Betty takes part in the productions of the St. Anthony's Dramatic Guild. Betty's am- bition is to become a nurse. Rachel Dagmar Viitanen Wise to resolve, valient to perform. Rachel's calm temperament well becomes her in the role of a secre- tary, for that's what she wants to be. Her ability has been well proved by being an efficient secretary to Miss Dunn. She enjoys reading a good book, and when the weather permits, skating. Dramatic Club. Millicent Wade You all know her, happy, full of fun. She coaxes a smile from everyone. Betty has been one of our fine majorettes for the past two years. She enjoys knitting. Betty's favorite sport is ice skating. She worked at the Book Shop. Dramatic Club, Drum Majorette. Ethel Impi Wahlberg Tlic winsome f ayrty of this lass Make her friendships that tvill last. An exceptional sense of humor is one of Ethel's chief a.ssets. She is interested in collecting and developing snapshots. Being adept at hair- dressing accounts for her desire to be a hairdresser. She hopes to at- tend the Peacock School in Worcester. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club. BOULDER Page 44 1942 Robert George Woodcome O, this boy leyids mettle to us all. Robert prefers hunting and fishing to school. It is Bob's desire to enlist in the Army Air Corps after graduation. John Harry Xarras His interests ranye o'er everything. John is well known both in school and out, as an outstanding football piayer. He played tackle on the football squad, and won a scholarship to Tampa University. After completing college, John hopes to enter the United States Air Corps. Football, Basketball. William Michael Zarella Wisdom is better than rubies. Billy is a small, bashful youth but with great ambitions. Billy is interested in dramatics and has taken active part in them outside of school. He is planning to enter either Northeastern or the Navy to become a mechanical engineer. Football, Dramatic Club. Latin Club, Class Motto Committee, Write-up Committee, Red and Gray. Michael Anthony Zichelle Humility is a thing commendable. Michael's friends are few and well chosen, but when he has selected a chum, he is sure to stick by him. He is employed at the Brockelman Bros. Market after school hours. 'When not working, he collects old coins. Michael wishes to follow his father's footsteps and become a photographer. Irma Esther Walkama Her pleasant air and happy smile Make her a friend worthwhile. Irma is an enthusiastic athlete. She belongs to the Reipas Athletic Association and has received awards for playing championship field hockey. She is going to enter upon a secretarial career after high school. Basketball, Hockey, Badminton. Merriam Louise Webster RigJit noble is thy merit. Quiet and conscientious, Merriam is a loyal friend. That she is worthy of responsibility is shown by her 4-H Club leadership and Vice Chairmanship of the Girls Friendly Society. She has won prizes in sewing but plans to be a hairdresser. Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Dramatic Club. May Gladys Dorothea Wennberg She has a smooth and stedfast mind Gentle thoughts and calm desires. In future years the girls may be wearing chic new fashions designed by May. Music is one of her hobbies; this seems to be the reason for her being a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church Choir. Barbara Jane Widlund A face with gladness overspread Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Barbie is small, lively, and pretty. Her keen blue eyes and warm smile are among her charms. Basketball is a sport in which she excels, and she was on the Championship Class Team her sophomore and junior years. Barb hasn't quite decided what her future work will be. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Class Ring Committee, Coun- cillor. Irene Lillian Wiita No load will be lighter, no shadows pass sooner than for a person of continual cheerfulness. Irene is a bashful little Finnish blond from South Ashburnham. She likes roller skating, playing a victrola, dancing, and reading. While her plans for the future are not definite she would like to be a nurse and train at Gardner. 1942 BOULDER Marilyn Ruth Wilbur Come and trip it as ye go On the light fantastic toe. Marilyn is a tall golden blond with a disposition as sunny as her hair. Her chief interest at present lies in dancing — both Denishawn and ballroom. Her favorite sports are ice skating and skiing. She hopes to be a professional dancer. Jean Helen Wilson Not quiet, nor loud, not short, nor tall But a pleasant meeting of them all. Jean is tiny, for there is not much more than 5 ft. of her. She is a very quiet charming girl, with a sweet appealing smile. She is an active member of the Girl Scouts, Christ Church Choir, and our Glee Clu'b. She plans to be a teacher of second or third grade and to study at Teachers College or Wheelock. Basketball, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Junior Prom Committee. Gloria Louise Wolfson The glass of fashion and the mould of form. Diminutive Gloria's wholehearted ambition is to be a dancer. He - m.ain interest outside of school is Denishawn. She has been an honor student throughout her school career; and as yet, is undecided which college she will attend after graduation. Basketball, Dramatic Club, Latin Club, Junior Prom Committee, Write-up Committee. Edith May WooUacott Rather quiet, rather shy But a twinkle in her eye. Edith is a rather quiet, charming person, with bright sparkling eyes and a very interesting personality. She belongs to the Epworth League and is also a member of the Latin Club. She plans to enter Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School after she graduates. Volleyball, Basketball, Dramatic Club. Mary Zellos Bright as the sun her eyes the gasers strike And like the sun they shine on all alike. Mary is one of our quietest pupils from 8:15 till 2, but after that she makes her presence felt. She is an excellent pianist. Mary's secret passions are office work and dress designing. Page 45 BOULDER 1942 Page 46 1942 BOULDER THE ORCHESTRA Director, Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Piano Eugene Lakso '42 Arthur Elander '44 Violins Raymond Aho '42 William Gage '42 Edmund Lambert '42 Edwin Reczek '42 Walter Blanchard '43 Margaret McNamara '43 Joanne Parshley '43 David Vennberg '43 David Anderson '44 Michael DeBitto '44 Dana French '44 Nicholas Harbatis '44 Mildred Jaffe '44 Leora Thomes 44 Cello Nancy McCauliff '44 Flutes Eugene Parker '42 Arthur Pethybridge '42 Harlow Pendleton '44 Saxophones Paul Gilmartin '42 Betty McDermott '42 Adele Matson '43 Mary Guglielmi '44 Clarinets Grace Loudon '42 Edwin Ordway '43 David Hayden '44 Trumpets Charlotte Gate '42 Eleanor Duggan '42 John Haven '42 Charles Tebbet '43 Fiore Brogna '44 Joseph Brogna '44 Frederick Haudel '44 Herbert MacDougall '44 Horns Richard Bauman '42 John Eckfeldt '44 Trombone Henry LeBlanc '42 Sousaphone Robert Fickett '41 Guitar Doris Langlois '44 Drums Herbert Gage '42 Duncan Douglas '43 Edward Munro '43 Walter Dunn '44 Page 47 BOULDER 1942 Page 48 1942 BOULDER THE BAND Directors Mr. J, Edward Bouvier Mr. George S. Talcott Trumpets Charlotte Gate '42 Dorothy Gutting '42 Eleanor DeDominicis '42 Eleanor Duggan '42 Walter Lovell '42 Robert Asher '43 Phillips Hills '43 Garlton Murray '43 Gharles Tebbet '43 Fiore Brogna '44 Joseph Brogna '44 Frederick Haudel '44 Andrew Kilpatrick '44 Herbert MacDougall '44 Arthur Maggs '44 Piccolos Eugene Parker '42 Gharles Nadeau '44 Harlow Pendleton '44 Eb Clarinet William MacAloney Bb Clarinets Douglas Hicks '42 Grace Loudon '42 Walter Blanchard '43 Edwin Ordway '43 Leo Gowdrey '44 David Hayden '44 Peter Scola '44 Eleanor Valiton '44 Saxophones Betty McDermott '42 Adele Matson '43 Mary Guglielmi '44 Altos Richard Bauman '42 John Eckfeldt '44 Leca Thomes 44 Constance Turner '44 Baritone Fred Miller '42 Trombones Francis Hassett '42 Eugene Lakso '42 Henry LeBlanc '42 Nancy McCauliff '44 Eldredge Raymond '44 Earl Remal '44 Bass Frederick Nelson '43 Richard Parmenter '43 Nicholas Harbatis '44 Bass Drum and Cymbals Albert Wright '43 Harold Dybvik '44 Scotch Bass Drum Peter Peters '44 Snare Drums Herbert Gage '42 Dorothy Skinner '42 William Gasassa '43 Duncan Douglas '43 Edward Munro '43 Edwin Bilson '44 Helen Guglielmi '44 Constance Hager '44 Stuart Leonard '44 Joseph Testarmata '44 Carolyn Weed '44 Harold Young '44 Drum Carrier Thomas Murray '44 Drum Major and Drill Master Norman Leger '42 Assistant Drum Major Bernard Provencial '44 Page 43 BOULDER 1942 BOYS' GLEE CLUB GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Page 50 1942 BOULDER The Red and Gray Board Literary Department Malcolm Hunt '42 Arthur Banks '43 Pauline Berndt '43 Mary Holden '43 School Notes Phyllis Burger '42 Betty Darling '42 Betty McDermott '42 Beverly Beane '43 Jokes Louise Adams '42 Charlotte Gate '42 Estelle Kane '43 Patricia Parker '43 Alumni Bessie Diamond '42 William Logan '42 Barbara Stevens '43 Alma Willard '43 Business Advertising Managers Paul Baimas '42 David McNamara '42 Treasurer Rodney Liversage, Jr., '42 Circulation Manager William Zarrella '42 Assistant Business Managers Victor Brown '43 Phillips Hills '43 Laurence Partan '43 Edward Goguen '44 Art Barbara Ames '42 Dorothy Upham '42 Athletics Howard Russell '42 Douglas Berndt '43 Norma Goodwin '43 Page 51 BOULDER 1942 SODALITAS LATINA Consul — Anthony Pandiscio Praetor — Mildred Magnuson Quaestor — Betty McDermott Louise Adams Marion Hawes William Maravell Sam McLaughlin Gloria Wolfson Edith Woollacott William Zarella Page 52 1942 BOULDER DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN President — George Faatz Vice-president — Phyllis Burger Secretary-treasurer — Fred Miller Christo Antonio Walter Barholm Clayton Eaton Marion Howes Norman Hecker Alvah Oinonen Phyllis Romans John Sullivan Page 53 BOULDER 1942 CHEERLEADERS Arthur Gushing '42 Paul Thibert '43 Ned Bowers '44 Rosamond Fellows '42 Barbara Stevens '43 Virginia Blanchard '44 MAJORETTES Louise Woodward '42 Irja Sulin '42 Virginia Broome '42 Betty Wade '42 Jane Bridge '42 Gertrude Beattie '43 I Page 54 1942 BOULDER DRAMATIC CLUB President — Samuel McLaughlin Vice-president — Rosamond Fellows Secretary — Betty Freeman Treasurer — William Maravell Page 55 BOULDER THE WEDDING By lOHN KIRKPATRICK OPEN MEETING December 5, 1941 The Groom Sam McLaughlin The Bride Rosamond Fellows The Best Man Anthony Pandiscio The Groom's Friend Robert Caulmare The Groom's Mother Dorothy Blanchard The Bride's Father William Maravell The Bride's Aunt Thelma Koski Page Sfi 1942 BOULDER 'SKY ROAD By N. RICHARD NUSBAUM April 10, 1942 Mabel, switchboard operator Betty Freeman Connie Bickell, stewardess Dorothy Blanchard Sue Lamb, stewardess Louise Woodward Carrie Evans, chief stewardess Charlotte Cate Sally Barton, of the Evening Journal Thelma Koski Steve Hamland, flight superintendent Charles Rowan Midge Sounder, stewardess Jane Tapply Buddie Walter, pilot Richard Bresnahan Luck Parker, stewardess Rosamond Fellows Ann Rogers, stewardess Dorothy Upham Andy Saunders, pilot William Logan Thompson, assistant flight supt Anthony Pandiscio Bill Jones, pilot Sam McLaughlin Miss Fielding, nurse Mary Gainey MacFarland, radio operator William Maravell Voice heard over the loudspeaker Herbert Feinberg Music — Eugene Lakso, '42 and a Fitchburg High School orchestral group Student Ticket Chairman — Pauline Morency Student Publicity Chairman — Irja Sulin, Barbara Ames Student Stage Committee — Fred Miller, Herbert Feinberg, Shirley Denno, Irene Marriott, Phyllis Romans, Marion Maffeo, Marion Hawes, and Barbara McCue Page 57 BOULDER 1942 SENIOR COUNCILLORS MARSHALS 1 1 1 Jane Bridge 115 Howard Russell (not present) 116 Edward Dolan 201 Marian Hawes 202 Samuel McLaughlin 204 William Maravell 206 Elaine Nikki 207 Barbara Widlund 209 Jane Tapply 210 Bessie Diamond 211 Edward Whitten (not present) 213 Rosamond Fellows 214 William Bingham William Bingham Richard Bresnahan Charlotte Gate Betty Freeman David Herlihy (not present) William Logan Jane Tapply Louise Woodward Dorothy Blanchard Norman Crawford Anthony Pandiscio Howard Russell Dorothy Upham Barbara Widlund William Zarrella Page 58 1942 BOULDER Round Table Louise Adams Raymond Aho Barbara Ames Charlotte Gate Betty Darling Eleanor Duggan Clayton Eaton Edith Friberg Mary Gainey Jay Goyette (Not present) Marion Hawes Frank Healy Lyyli Lamsa William Logan (Not present) Mildred Magnuson Irene Marriott Samuel McLaughlin Miriam Mela Pauline Morency Arthur Pethybridge Howard Russell Miss Anna E. Dunn, Adviser Page 59 BOULDER GIRLS' DEBATING CLUB President — Barbara McCue '42 Vice-president — Lucy Morand '42 Secretary — Edith Friberg '42 Treasurer — Muriel Forest '43 BOYS' DEBATING CLUB President — Sam McLaughlin Vice-President — Douglas Berndt Page 60 1942 BOULDER Annual Prize Speaking April 17, 1942 The Bride's Dilemma Holbrook Jane A. Bridge The Brothers Gibson Robert Asher The Fool Pollock Janet Fraas The Father Bjornson 'Victor Brown First prize Second prize In a Cafeteria Crews Marion Maffeo A Hero of the Furnace Room Anon Albert Spound That We Might Be Saved Montgomery Alice Petrides Jack The Giant Killer O. Henry Arthur Banks Faculty Advisers Miss Adelberta A. Haskins, Mr. Robert O. Mailloux Page 31 BOULDER 194 Gold Louise Adams Raymond Aho Barbara Ames Josephine Aveni Jean Bamford William Bingham Dorothy Blanchard Phyllis Burger Charlotte Gate Edward Clough Norman Crawford Betty Darling Shirley Denno June Deschenes Eleanor Duggan Roy Emanuelson Alice Foltak Betty Freeman Edith Friberg Mary Gainey Winston Grant Marion Hawes Frank Healey F Pupils Nancy Howard Ma lcolm Hunt Bertha Jena Theresa Joyce Robert LaFleur Warren Litsky William Logan William Luoma Mildred Magnuson Irene Marriott M. Elizabeth McDermott Jean Merriam Elaine Nikki Philomena Pandiscio Arthur Pethybridge William Pokela Alice Pretzer Gertrude Price Beverly Rich Phyllis Romans Howard Russell Filomena Testarmata Dorothy Upham Page 62 1942 BOULDER FOOTBALL TEAM Front row, left to right — Gage '42, Pappas '44, Ruberti '42, Lufkin '42, Ricci '42, Martines '42, Nasis '42, Sharp '42, Maki '42, Bresnahan '42. Second Row — Mgr. Lanzilotti '42, Therrien '42, Grenier '44, Mezzanotti '44, Briggs '42, Kendall '42, Enholm '42, Macchio '43, Mgr. Cook '42. Third Row — Coach McDonough, Ferrara '43, Marston '42, Bryant '43, Crawfoi-d '42, Cunningham '42, Dauphinais '42, Insley '44, Broome '42, Coach Esielionis. Fourth Row — Buckley '43, Foss '42, Leavenworth '42, Russell '42, Spagnuola '44, Messina '44, Wazal '43. FOOTBALL SCORES Rindge Tech 0 Worcester Commerce 21 Arlington 22 Framingham at Framingham 0 Gardner 0 Belmont at Belmont 0 Newton at Newton 7 Worcester North 0 Leominster at Leominster 6 Fitchburg (Forfeit) 1 Fitchburg 0 Fitchburg 0 Fitchburg 6 Fitchburg 7 Fitchburg 20 Fitchburg 6 Fitchburg 38 Fitchburg 14 56 92 Page 63 BOULDER 1942 Charley Pappas scores the fourth touchdown, routing Worcester North, 38 — 0. Tony Martines running the end for Fitchburg's second touchdown against Leominster. Score 14 — 6. Page 64 1942 BOULDER BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row: Coach Oliva, Dateo '42, McNamara '42, Hecker '42, Enholm '42, Bresnahan '42, Maki '42, Mgr. Shuman '42. Second Row: Leppaniemi '42, Gates '44, Sharos '42, Leavenworth '42, Luoma '42. Front Row: Miller '42, Rines '43, Emanuelson '42, Tarbell '42. Belmont 19 Worcester Commerce 33 Alumni 23 Brattleboro, Vt 24 Manchester, N. H 24 Webster 33 Becker 20 Gardner 24 Leominster 19 Worcester Commerce 37 Gardner 27 Fort Devens 21 Webster 19 Leominster 13 336 Out of Town SCHEDULE Fitchburg 29 Fitchburg 26 Fitchburg 39 Fitchburg 34 Fitchburg 33 Fitchburg 44 Fitchburg 24 Fitchburg 38 Fitchburg 41 Fitchburg 38 Fitchburg 33 Fitchburg 46 Fitchburg 39 Fitchburg 39 503 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE INVITATION TOURNAMENT Western Massachusetts at Northampton Fitchburg 38 Greenfield 24 Fitchburg 27 Worcester North 38 Page 65 BOULDER 1942 Tennis May 6 — Lawrence Academy at Lawrence Academy May 8 — Marlboro May 22 — Marlboro at Marlboro May 25 — Gushing Academy May 26— Keene, N. H., at Keene May 27 — Lawrence Academy TENNIS SCORES Lawrence Academy .... 6 Fitchburg 3 Marlboro 0 Fitchburg 9 Page 66 1942 BOULDER BASEBALL SCHEDULE May 5 Murdock May 8 Athol May 12 Clinton May 15 Leominster at Leominster May 19 Gardner BASEBALL SCORES Murdock 1 Athol 0 Clinton 1 Leominster 5 Gardner 8 Fitchburg 9 Fitchburg 9 Fitchburg 8 Fitchburg 6 Fitchburg 2 TRACK May 21 Leominster 35 May 26 Gardner Fitchburg 36 Fitchburg F. H. S. CAFETERIA Page 67 BOULDER 1942 Page 68 1942 BOULDER POPULARITY POLL BOYS GIRLS BEST DANCER Arthur Gushing 47 Marilyn Wilbur 50 Charles Rowan 5 Gloria Wolfson 2 FRIENDLIEST SMILE Robert Baldwin 15 Louise Woodward 25 Jack Foss 13 Pauline Morency 6 MOST CAREFREE David Herlihy 10 Grace Loudon 26 Herbert Taylor 10 Beverly Rich 5 BIGGEST BLUFF Paul Gilmartin 17 Barbara McCue 13 Sam McLaughlin 14 Louise Woodward 8 BEST IITTERBUG Robert Lufkin 17 Eleanor DiGloria 7 Robert Gallant 14 Yola Ferrazza 6 MOST BASHFUL William Kendall 17 Natalie Lindstrom 9 John Cook 11 Marian Hawes 8 BIGGEST EATER Allan Leavenworth 27 Eleanor Shea 22 Louis Nikitas 5 Helen Reid 4 CUTEST Robert Baldwin 21 Jane Tapply 37 Jack Foss 5 Cecile Bouchard 4 BEST GROOMED Gordon Lofquist 36 Athena Passios 27 James Ringquist 5 Bessie Diamond 13 WITTIEST Louis Nikitas 19 Marian Maffeo 30 Warren Litsky 12 Rosamond Fellows 10 Margaret Courcelle I do not like: The skeleton oi a frog Smell of sulphur floating from the Chemistry lab.... Shortness of X periods.... I love: Big erasers on short pencils Pumpkin seeds.... Long feathers on small hats.... Nothing bores me more than: Teachers threatening little green silps.... Washington's face on a 3c stamp.... Seeds in a water- melon.... Norman Crawford 1 do not like: Jane Tapply without a smile .... Drugstore Cowboys.... The school without the senior class officers.... I love: Gene Lakso tickling the ivories.... Mr. Sullivan's bow ties....Roz Fellows' sales talk.... Nothing bores me more than: The music that we do not hear at lunch.... A broadcast of a hockey game.... Advertisements on the 9:20 Club Page 59 BOULDER 1942 Page 71 BOULDER 1942 Phyllis Romans I do not like; Creamed codfish.... The new war-time.... Frizzly permanents.... I love: Charm bracelets.... Miniature gar- dens.... Baby pictures.... Nothing bores me more than: Soprano singers.... Poetical speeches.... Long finger- nails with blood-red polish.... Irja Sulin I do not like: Crowded stores.... When I blush.... Mustaches.... I love: The sound of people eating celery.... English accents. ...The smell of the hospital.... Nothing bores me more than: Trying on clothes.... Cowboy music... Statistics.... Betty Wade I do not like: African Dominoes.... Knee socks on fat little girls... .Frankenstein.... I love: Mushrooms.... Broad shoulders.... Banana splits.... Nothing bores me more than: Raymond, your host.... Six day bike races.... The minute between warning and passing bell.... Norman Koski I do not like: Girls who don't speak up in class.... Dirty erasers.... Commercials in radio programs.... I love: To shell peanuts. ...To step on bugs .... To get haircuts.... Nothing bores me more than: Grammar .... Talkative girls.... When I have nothing to do.... Bessie Diamond 1 do not like: Corned beef and cabbage.... Mongrels.... Flower pots on women's heads.. I love: Strapless go wns.... Scandal sheets .... Hockey games that end up in a fist fight.... To hear Abbott and Costello.... Nothing bores me more than: Teachers who take their work seriously.... A ham band .... Mushy movies.... Beverly Rich I do not like: The smell of eggs.... The muzzle in 312.... Harvard clips.... Street lights in front of my house.... Dances that end at 11 p. m I love: Mr. Dooling's stories of college days ....Blackouts.... Squeaky shoes.... Nothing bores me more than: Busy tele- phone lines.... Feminine boys.... Shrill voices.... Page 72 Sayings We Will Remember Mr. Howe — Now class, please. Miss Dunn — Draw the door. Miss Brigham — What was I saying? Mr. Ruberti — All right, quiet. Mr. Dooling — Sharp's the word. Mr. Sullivan — All right, you South Side girls. Mr. McDonough — Are you chewing gum? Sign this. Mr. Harwood — Well, er. Mr. Perkins — Come on fellas. Miss Taylor — Really now. Mr. Chalmers — Please return to your home rooms. Miss Gibbons — Have you your white SOX? Mr. Oliva — Back on the black line. Our Comic Strips Tiny Tim — George Crockford Tailspin Tommy — Winston Grant Tarzan — John Xarras Andy Gump — Ronald Reed Handsome Harry — Herbert Feinberg Henry — John Cook Tillie the Toiler — Phyllis Mischler Casper Milquetoast — John EUiopoulos The Lone Ranger — Marines Nikitas Tonto — William Shares Katzenjammer Kids — Kenneth Hough and John Cunningham Superman — Clifford Marston CLASS COLORS AND FLOWER COMMirrEE Dark and Light Blue Larkspur Robert Baldwin, Chairman John Elliopulos Edith Forss John Haven Rodney Liversage Lucy Shelley Dorothy Upham Miss Merriam, Adviser AROUND THE SCHOOL. Page 73 BOULDER 1942 Page 74 BOULDER 1942 Elizabeth A. H. Sleeper. Spirituoso. a • . - - -r-J THE RED AND GRAY. Dedicated to the Fitehburg High School. Ada C Cocswell 1. All 2. All hail hail our Al our Al ma ma Ma Ma I (er. All ter, For hail dear the Red and Cray. All our hearts ts she. Dear m hail lo our dear old in the days now high fleet school. We'll Cher ing, And dear ish her name m the years aye We'll be. And cres. glo ry in vhen, our school her days umph, We'll weep ver, We meet lor her on hle s in her loss. We'll path way. We'll fry, We'll bear the weight of lier ing The friends of the Red and cross Gray r T - --=' — r- T Three cheers for the Red and Cray, Al ma Ma ter we'll love for aye. We'll stand by the right and truth She taught us in our youth. Her no ble les sons we'll hold fast. So long as life shall ill Tempo, crts. last. Her praise and fame we'll sing Page 75 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Page Angel Novelty Co 81 Bailey, John L., Ye House of 93 Barton 97 Baylin's Fur Studio 9 i Bergroth Studio 79 Blanchard Brown 100 Brockelman Bros., Inc 33 Brooks' Pharmacy 88 Central Secretarial School 95 C. H. Cowdrey Machine Works 93 City Cleaners Dyers 99 City Rubber Tire Works 95 Crocker, Burbank Co 83 Cross, C. A. Co 88 Cuinmings Theatre 89 Custom Auto Body Welding .... 90 Dejonge, Louis, Co 80 Drury, F. L. Sons Co 86 Empire Shoe Rebuilders 87 Farm Service Stores 94 Fennia Market 91 Fidelity Co-operative Bank 87 Fitchburg Co-operative Bank 86 Fitchburg Creamery 91 Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co. 84 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 92 Fitchburg Paper Co 78 Fitchburg Savings Bank 78 Fitchburg Sentinel 92 Gage, B. E 90 George Bros 97 ' Gilash Shoe Co 92 Goodfellow, A. Z 9S Goodwin, W. C 88 Gruener Hardware Store 89 Hardy, W. A. Sons Co 93 Hatch, H. A. Son 96 Hedstrom Union Co 92 Page Heslam, James, Co 80 Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. . . 91 Johnson-Fuller Housing Guild .... 99 Kauppinen, C. J 85 Kendall Catering Co 97 Kidder Davis 99 Lane, F. H. Co 96 Laurel Hill Creamery 91 Lesure the Florist 85 Matthews Motor Co 87 Michon Studio 77 Miller Clothing 87 Murphy Drug Co 90 Nathan, S. M 88 Passios, C 95 Pollock, George L 94 Primeau Pharmacy 94 Putney, W. E 89 Raivaaja 82 Rice Co. . . 89 Ritter for Flowers 86 Safety Fund National Bank 82 Simonds Saw Steel Co 81 Spots Co 98 Star Cleaning Dyeing Co 90 Swanson Baking Co 85 Thibert Thorne, Drs 94 Tri-City Dairymen's Association . . 93 Turunen Motor Coach Co 99 Union Coal Co 93 United Co-operative Society 96 Ward's Quality Shop 98 Washington Jewelry Co 100 Worcester County Trust Co 95 Worcester North Savings Institution 84 Wyman, Dr. Roy S 97 Y. M. C. A 86 The class of 1942 thanks the advertisers whose financial support has helped to make this book possible. Page 76 1 WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRON A QE And May Our Friendship Continue In the Future MICHON STUDIO | Photographs of Quality J 455 MAIN STREET j HTCHBURG, MASS. Page 77 Compliments of FITCHBURG PAPER | COMPANY I Fitchburg Savings Bank BANKING HOURS: 8.45 A. M. to 3 P. M. Closed Saturday at 12 Noon 745 MAIN STREET I I Page 78 you Seniors for your patronage qSERGROTH STUDIO Tel. 2825 HTCHBURG, MASS. Thank Page 79 Compliments of Louis Dejonge Co. — SURFACE COATED PAPERS — INVEST IN THE BEST Fresh Fruits _ Fresh Vegetables James Heslam Company HTCHBURG Telephones 4260— 42G 1—4262 Page 80 Compliments of Angel Novelty Company i OVER 110 YEARS OF SERVICE Saws - MacKine-knives — Files SIMONDS SAW STEEL COMPANY Established 1832 FITCHBURG. MASS. Compliments of The Safety Fund National Bank of FitcKbur Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RAIVAAJA PUBLISHING COMPANY (A non-profit Corporation) PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS RAIVAAJA Established 1905 Leading Finnish Daily in America The only Finnish newspaper published in the New England states. Organ of the Finnish American League for Democracy. OUR PROGRAM Our purpose is to help preserve the ideals and traditions of our country, the United States of America, to revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them, and in all ways to aid in making this country greater and better. We do all kinds of Commercial Printing. Members United Typothetae of America. Union Shop 48 WALLACE AVENUE FITCHBURG, MASS. (This publication was printed by us.) Page 82 Compliments of 3 4 y ago- - The first Brockelman Store was started on a strictly cash basis. Our cash policy was then a matter of necessity. TODAY With sixteen modern, sanitary markets and stores we are among the largest FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTORS IN NEW ENGLAND Our Cash Policy is still in force, as a matter of choice. It is the very foundation of our greater value giving. BROCKELMAN BROS., Inc. I FITCHBURG - WORCESTER - LAWRENCE - LEOMINSTER - CLINTON i GARDNER - LOWELL - NASHUA - FRAMINGHAM - MARLBOROUGH Page 83 i ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ HOW YOU CAN HELP WIN THE WAR Here are two things that are the least you can do to help our country win the mighty struggle against the enemies. You can save as much as you can, as regularly as you can, in a savings account. And you can buy Defense Bonds by buying at least one Defense Stamp every week. There's no time for delay. Come to the Bank and start doing both— RIGHT AWAY! WORCESTER NORTHN si«v.ct i«NGn. SAVINGS INSTITUTION j MAIN STREET • FITCH BURG MASSACHUSETTS Greetings, Class 1942 We salute our leaders of tomorrow and offer our cooperation in all things that are for the best interests of the business, social and civic life of our community. I GAS for Heat, ELECTRICITY for Light and Power. MODERN APPLIANCES for Better Living. I Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co. 655 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 1550 Page 84 Lesure The Florist Best selection of Hamilton, Wittnauer, Longine, Gruen, Elgin, Waltham and Bulova Watches at Lowest Prices. Also Diamonds and Wedding Rings. Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairs — Reasonable Prices. C. J. KAUPPINEN 711 Main Street Tel. 1288 Fitchburg '00 '99 '98 '97 '96 '95 '94 1893-1942 '41 '40 '39 '38 '37 '36 '35 '01 '34 '02 '33 '03 '32 .04 1893 - Grandparents 3 'Qg 1915 - Parents 29 1942 - Graduates -27 '09 '26 '20 FOR THREE GENERATIONS The Swanson Baking '11 Company has congratulated F.H.S. graduates on their '24 '19 '9 achievement.... and now F.H.S. 1942. The Town Talk '13 '22 '•j 4 Bakers congratulate you and extend their good wishes 21 '15 for a long life of healthy, happy, good citizenship. '20 '16 '19 '17 '18 SWANSON BAKING COMPANY Page 85 . . RITTER FOR FLOWERS . . CORSAGES UNUSUAL 360 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 415 Compliments of FITCHBURG CO-OPERATIVE BANK Compliments of F. L. DRURY SONS COMPANY RETAIL GROCERS PHONE 1410 Compliments of FITCHBURG Y. M. C. A. Page 86 -I Compliments of Fidelity Co-operative Bank Special Discount on your Graduation Clothes cMILLER'S 331-3 MAIN STREET Matthews Motor Company . . CHEVROLET CARS . . 17 SNOW ST. PHONE 1251 HTCHBURG Expert Shoe Dyers — Talon Zipper Agency EMPIRE SHOE REBUILDERS 19 BLOSSOM ST. PHONE 1471 FITCHBURG Page 87 Compliments of Compliments of C A. Cross Co. INC. W. C. Goodwin, Inc. Wholesale Groceries, Confectionery and Produce A Good Place to Buy J KJ Li JlL J 3 Supply House For Red and White Stores 356 MAIN STREET 1942 CLASS CLOCK j Will be placed in our store window 1 sometime in June. Every Senior's 1 name will appear on the clock dial. 1 The clock will be wound so it will j stop some time during the day of 1 graduation. The minute hand will 1 stop at a Senior Girl's name and she I will receive a fine high-grade brace- ! let watch. The hour hand will stop ! at a Senior Boy's name and he will ! receive a good strap watch. If the ! winner already has a watch and it ! was purchased here, she or he will receive $25.00 in cash. BROOKS' PHARMACY 1 The Store Unusual j Restaurant and Luncheonette Art and Gift Shoppe 1 01161 vjTuouo aiia op tr iuiiico | I Prescriptions Accurately S. M. Nathan, Inc. Compounded 471 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. I I MAIN AND OLIVER Page 88 HOME OF GREATER ENTERTAINMENT 1 Compliments of CUMINGS 1 THEATRE W. E. PUTNEY Telephone 3400 P'OMTTMT TOT TQ ClJr Mr T A TT V L UIN 1 UN Uv Ub briLJW UAILI From 1:30 to 10:30 Always Two All Kinds of rllfAiUKiii r'iUi UKrLo j NEWS and COMEDY INSURANCE Shows Change Sunday. Wednesday. Friday. Only At RICE'S The Newest and Smartest Watches GRUENER Homilton=5 — Crrupn — Elcfins Hardware Store Movados — Walthams Walthams it l. o up. lax mcluaea. Inc. Fine watch repairing by the only Certified Watchmaker in ritchburg. Modest Prices. ICE CO. F. W. RICE 350 MAIN STREET Phone 305 85 Main St. JEWELRY. DIAMONDS. WATCHES Fitchburg, Mass. SILVER Page 89 MURPHY DRUG COMPANY EUGENE J. MURPHY, Mgr. REGISTERED PHARMACIST TME E. Eo GAGE A€EM£¥ General Insurance . i SAFETY FUND BUILDING niCHBURG. MASS. Compliments of Star Cleaning Dyeing Co. High Grade Cleaners Established in 1917 We Call For and Deliver FREE TELEPHONE 2723 Compliments of Custom Auto Body Welding Co. INC. 185 LUNENBURG STREET HTCHBURG. MASS. Page 90 1 COMPLIMENTS OF FITCHBURG CREAMERY Compliments of FENNIA MARKET Groceries, Meats, Teas and Coffees 24-26 Academy Street Telephone 972 EVERYTHING IN SPORTING GOODS KODAKS AND NOVELTIES Make This Your Headquarters Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. 510 MAIN STREET MILK AND CREAM KAYO CHOCOLATE CHAIR CITY ICE CREAM LAUREL HILL CREAMERY A. J. Couillard. Mgr. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ttr- Sole Distributors of Vitamin D Irradiated HOMOGENIZED MILK 138 Laurel St. Phone 51 Fitchburg, Mass. 1 Page 91 Compliments of Compliments of Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company HEDSTROM UNION COMPANY ❖ 781 MAIN STREET Manufacturers of Velocipedes, Coaster Wagons and Wheel Toys Pll ACU CUAC PA For All the News of Fitchburg and Vicinity of The Nation and The World Read The FITCHBURG SENTINEL MANUFACTURERS OF BOYS' 1 GOODYEAR WELT SHOES 380 River St. - Fitchburg, Mass. Page 92 Compliments of Compliments of William A. Hardy C. H. COWDREY Sons Company Machine Works 1 FOR MORE THAN o years B85 Main St. CANDY - GIFTS - FAVORS SERVICE RELIABILITY OTTAT TT'V Manufacturers of Unequaled CANDIES Union Coal Co. 91 2 Prichard Street Phone 740 L Page 93 Compliments of GEORGE T. q OLLOCK GENERAL STORE and GAS STATION 432 Mechanic St. Tel. 4457 Fitchburg. Mass. Compliments of PRIMEAU PHARMACY J. C. OUELLETTE. Prop, i 902 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG Larro and Farm Service Feeds POULTRY — HOGS — DAIRY LARRO FAMILY FLOUR FARM SERVICE COMPANY I Successor to J. Gushing Co. .Tel. 390 Fitchburg. Mass. Compliments of DR. J. A. N. THIBERT and DR. STEPHEN E. THORNE I 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Page 94 Compliments of J FRIEND C. PASSIOS MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHIER Tuxedos for Rent 854 Main Street Fitchburg. Mass. CITY RUBBER TIRE WORKS . . Retreading . . Accessories, Vulcanizing. Gas, Oil and Battery Service CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS Phone 3028 1113 Main Street CHARLES GOGUEN, Prop. QUALIFIED SECRETARIES IN DEMAND CENTRAL SECRETARIAL SCHOOL DAY AND EVENING CLASSES Fall Term, Sept. 14 — Summer School, July 8 SUBJECTS OFFERED Shorthand Adv. Dictation Typing Filing English Machines Secretarial Studies Civil Service Phone 4486 Johnsonia Bldg. 520 Main St., Fitchburg HELEN F. BURKE, Director 1 Page 95 1 Established 1891 1 United Co-operative PAUL J. WOODCOME Society H. A. HATCH (5 bUJN 1 OF THE PEOPLE, INSURANCE 1 BY THE PEOPLE, 470 Main Street FOR THE PEOPLE I Fitchburg, Mass. ! BAYLIN'S Clothes — I 1 FUR SHOP That you will take pride in wpnrincf The Store ot Indiviaual Styles -I If our clothes don't 1 1 FUR COATS i make good — We will. DRESSES CLOTH COATS Gents Attire Center 4G7 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. F. H. LANE COMPANY Page 96 Compliments of Compliments of 1 III Kendall Dr. Roy S. Wyman Catering Company OPTOMETRIST 56 North Street HARRY E. KENDALL. Mgr. 308 Main Street Tel. 2064-W Fitchburg, Mass. Res. TeL 20G4-R Phone 971 Compliments of George Bros. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO OfJcr lUlialo 111 1 lilt; Quality Footwear for the PORTRAITS Entire Family Interior and Exterior PHOTOGRAPHS FOR GRADUATION ALL OCCASIONS EXPERT FOOTWEAR AT FRAMING, POPULAR PRICES By Appointment 38G Main St. Cor. Mill St. 61 Fox St. TeL 781 Page 97 Compliments of qA.. Z. Goodfellow WARD'S QUALITY SHOP CORSETS - HOSIERY - UNDERWEAR THREE GRADUATE CORSETIERS Special Attention Given to Surgical Fittings 364 Main Street Tel. Fitchburg 2190 THE HOUSE OF AMPLE CORSETRY Spots Company CLEANING — DYEING — REPAIRING Personal Laundry Service Cleanest Place In Town SCIENTIFIC CLEANING 256 Water St. TeL 122 or 123 Tri-City Dairymen's Co-operative Association Build stronger Americans for a stronger America By Drinking More Milk. Local Milk from Local Producers 1151 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Page 98 Compliments of TURUNEN MOTOR COACH SERVICE Kidder Davis , FURNITURE - CARPETS - UPHOLSTERY I INTERIOR DECORATORS Fitchburg's Oldest Furniture Store 692-700 Main Street Tel. 1107 Fitchburg, Mass. Johnson-Fuller Housing Guild F. M. JOHNSON LUMBER CO.. INC. W. A. FULLER LUMBER CO., INC. Fitchburg, Mass. Keene, N. H. Leominster, Mass. Clinton, Mass. HOME BUILDERS DISPLAY HEADQUARTERS 130 River Street — Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of City Cleaners Dyers 665 Water Street Phone 78 FITCHBURG Page 99 Compliments of I WASHINGTON I JEWELRY CO. 379 Main Street Fitchburg Nationally Advertised Watches, Jewelry Silverware Radios, Clocks and Optical Merchandise On Credit At Cash Store Prices Qood Luck Seniors! BETTER PRINTING BLANCHARD BROWN PRINTING COMPANY 25 Witer St. Fitchburg, Mass. T«l. H33 FACULTY AUTOGRAPHS Page 100 a 2 KAIVAAJA PRINT— FITCHBl'KG Words by BARBARA AMES, '42 CLASS SONG CLASS OF 1942 EUGENE LAKSO, arr. R. Weston '42 1. We turn with cour - age and with faith _ 2. Thrucom-rade-ship and fun and strife 3. We face a world of blood and tears. . To make our You've taught us We know not place, so now good - by._ much of what we know when the vie - to - ry; Our song be with you when we've Now go - ing forth to meet real But let our pledge ring down the gone,. A part of you to bear you high. life, We're full a - ware thedebt we owe. Our song be years, Well keep our land for-ev - er free!. with you when we're gone, Apart of you, tobearyou high.