Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1944 volume:

The Boulder FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1944 THE BOULDER 1944 GEORGE C. FRANCIS Superintendent of Schools Page 2 1944 THE BOULDER FRANK M. HOWE Assistant Principal Page 3 THE BOULDER 1944 Page A 1944 THE BOULDER To FRANCIS AUSTIN SHEEHAN for his guidance in our social and scholastic activities, we, the Class of 1944, dedicate this book Page 5 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 6 1944 THE BOULDER BOARD OF EDITORS Editor Harold Dybvik Assistant Editor Nancy McCauliff Norma Barker Rene Bergeron Corine Brasili Agnita Crawford Alice Erickson Beverly Handlin Allan Hautanen William Ibbotson Write-U p Committee Robert LaBerge Ruth Paakkari Rocco Pandiscio Zmaritho Sharos Charles Tasis Carolyn Weed George Wiswell Elvira Zink Service Section Elizabeth Sullivan Kathryn Urban Advertising John Gallagher Priscilla Peabody Faculty Advisors Mr. Hubbard Mr. Kenney Page 7 THE BOULDER 1944 Armand J. Dufour Frank M. Howe Anna E. Dunn Ralph K. Hubbard Ralph W. Howard Harry J. Butler Carl W. Perkins William M. McDermott J. Edward Bouvier Beatrice M. Brigham Helen M. Brown Leo T. Carney Marie Champagne Elizabeth A. Clark John J. Dillon William H. Dooling James M. Ferrigno Jane T. Fitzgerald Harold L. Flynn K. Elizabeth Foster Sara J. Gibbons Clifford A. Gilbert Joseph A. Harwood Adelberta A. Haskins John A. Healey Bernard A. Horgan John L. Kenney T. Francis Kielty Alice S. Lane Robert O. Mailloux FACULTY Principal James A. Chalmers Assistant Principal Frank M. Howe Heads of Departments Modern Languages Mathematics Academic English Classics Commercial Subjects History Science Manual Arts Teachers Hilda M. Mattson Virginia M. McDermott John L. McManus Helen F. Merriam Mary G. Murphy Anna L. Nason Florence A. Nelson Helen B. O'Donnell Ethel L. Peabody Alice R. Pepin Orlana Ranney Nicholas G. Ruberti Edmund B. Ryan Pauline J. St. Germain Louise W. Sawyer Alfred E. Secino Francis A. Sheehan Bertha L. Sherwin Herbert P. Sullivan Lillian M. Taylor Eleanor Tucker Page 8 1944 THE BOULDER Class of 1944 DUM SPIRO, SPERO (While I breathe, I hope) riTCHBU WW 'n B PTTCHBUKb, i S. Page 9 THE BOULDER 1944 CLASS OFFICERS David Eugene Anderson Bashfu'ness is an ornament to youth Unobtrusive leadership . . as dependable as the tide . . relaxation in any sport . . natural basketball ability . . charter member of the Weary Warts . . held in esteem by classmates and faculty alike. Baseball 2: Football and Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Relay 3. Michael Frank Debitetto Friendship has an exchange of good office Our energetic treasurer . . strongly cut features . . cultivated voice . . sedate bearing . . completes all he undertakes . . Johnny-on-the- spot . . rugged athlete . . a true leader . . successfully fulfills his obligations. Junior-Senior Reception 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Track, Basketball, Football, Relay Team, Orchestra. Constance Pearl Woodward So well she acted every part Many irons in the fire . . diligent . . bubbling over with mirth . . twinkling eyes . . faithfully found in the cheering section . . loves gooey sundaes . . admired by all. Basketball, Glee Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. Nancy Murdoch The kind of girl who doesn't shirk And is always ready to do her work Mercurial temperament . . loves an argument for its own sake . . sports performer par excellence . . seen skiing down South Street after any snowstorm . . our successful guiding light. Dramatic Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Ticket Committee, Senior Class Play 3. Page 10 1944 THE BOULDER Russell Francis Aldrich, Jr. The wealth of mankind is wisdom Just plain Russ . . unassuming and quiet . . disposed toward serious thinking . easygoing . . never worries . . drives a grocery truck . . unexpectedly dry humor. Joseph Alfred Altieri He that is of a merry heart, hath a continual feast Sparkling brown eyes . . intelligent, in dustrious, impressible . . delightful dancer . . modest about his achievements . . member of the Weary Warts . . vitally concerned about aviation . . hopes to enter the Army Air Force. Relay Team 3; Junior-Senior Reception 3. Kenneth Victor Autio Be silent and safe. Silence never betrays yon Amateur photographer . . well-known for Spanish translations . . active member of Reipas . . all round athlete . . joined the Army Air Corps. Intramural Basketball 2, 3: Intramural Baseball, Relay Team, Ski Club. Drama'ic Club, Junior Dance Committee 3. Leon Paul Barthel None but himself can be his parallel Reads every new book published . . subtle humor, dry wit . . a thinker . . decided opinions . . unemotional and terse as a draft board summons . . business-man type . . uncommonly good company. Junior-Senior Dance Committee 3. Robert Hamilton Bean He mixes reason with pleasure Bob is tall, blond, reserved but genial . . to know him is to appreciate him . . never known to utter an unnecessary word . . quietly brainy . . a perpetually beaming smile . . is in Navy Air Corps and will become Cadet after graduation. Donald Ulysses Begnoche Slow and sure was his manner Outdoor man . . hunts often . . knows guns inside out . . inter- ested in new books . . air-minded . . desires to become a fighter pilot. Rene Omar Bergeron A merry heart doeth good like a medicine Noted for athletic prowess . . loves salt water . . diligent student . . active in all school affairs . . a ladies man . . friendliness personi- fied . . chosen profession — M.D. Debating Club 3; Football, Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Senior Class Book Committee, Councillor 4. Bernard Louis Bouvier A ready and a steady chap, He wends his way along A portrait of a real sportsman . . hunts and fishes in season . . camera fiend . . master of snappy comebacks . . has chosen aviation as career. mm m . : i M 4 FITCHBUPG PUBLIC LIBKAKI FITCHBURG, MASS. Page 11 THE BOULDER 1944 Margaret Alice Adams She speaks, believes, and acts just as she ought Ambitious, capable, and reliable . . scholastically inclined . . keen, appreciative of the cultural . . musically talented . . plays piano and organ . . loyal as lavender . . constant, trustworthy friend. Volleyball 2; Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Dance Com- mittee, Bond Sales Committee 3; Red and Gray, Round Table 4. Carlleen Anderson Laugh and the world laughs with you Has travelled in almost every state . . inveterate giggler . . lives abundantly . . contagious good-humor . . poetically inclined . . jingles, rhymes, verses . . wants to join Nurses' Cadet Corps. Basketball, Field Hockey 2; Dramatic Club 3 and 4. Dorothy Phyllis Andreasson Always in earnest, always sweet, Never suffering a defeat A worthy representative of Ashburnham . . finger in every artis- tic pie . . demure little miss . . skiis and swims . . many capabilities . . wants to attend art school. Red and Gray 2, 3, 4; Councillor 3; Dramatic Club, Book Committee, Class Play 4. Elizabeth Angelos What sweet delight a quiet life affords Small, dark-haired with sparkling brown eyes . . sunny disposi- tion . . friendly attitude . . dimpled smile . . fine companionship . . called Lefty . . her eye's on a college diploma . . delightful laugh . . smoothly dressed all the time . . studies signals for the Navy Signal Corps. Basketball 2, 3. Ursula Joan Anglim A light heart lives long Frequently called Rusty . . always looks as though she stepped out of Vogue . . very chic . . hopes to study domestic science at college . . tennis . . swimming . . skiing . . hobby is driving a car . . Denishawn dancer. Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Junior-Senior Reception 3. Jeannette Margaret Antil A smile clears the wounding of a frown Small size and trim figure . . attractive wavy brown hair . . time out for fun and frolic . . to dance is to live . . bowls to a high score . . plans to be a dental assistant. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Irene Bainias Knowledge is no burden At home in the athletic world . . believes in Good Neighbor policy . . collection of South American records . . Carmen Miranda fan . . self-sufficient . . seeks a college diploma. Dramatic Club 2 ; Round Table, Councillor 4. Ruth Eleanor Barholm There is safety in silence Abundant supply of good will . . a good luck charm . . enjoys herself . . favorite food — a big rosy apple . . wants to be a secretary. Page 12 1944 THE BOULDER Edward Stearns Bowers Laughter and fun are very close friends Joke for every si'uation . . blissful, carefree, mischievous . . combines with Pelletier to perfection . . lively cheerleader . . may bs fou-'d a' the fire station . . will fill out a Navy uniform. Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4. Fiore Brogna A man Very active . . on streets in Fitchburg own manners do shape his fortune miable . . drives truck for Ritter's . . authority tops as trumpet player . . mainstay of Gene Carlson's band . . independent, reliable. Orchestra, Band 2, 3, 4. Joseph Brogna He that is friend to himself, is friend to all Exceptional trumpet player . . in Gene Carlson's band . . dotes on popular music . . silent, unobtrusive . . thorough . . drives a '41 Buick plans to be a musician. Orchestra, Band 2, 3, 4. Allan Chandler Buck I find the world not gray, but rosy Windblown curly hair . . always perfectly at home . . relaxed as Main Street in 100 degree heat wave . . dislikes fuss and homework intensely . . reckless driver . . brains without looking it . . a perfect companion . . sly smile. Peter Cassinari I can master awkward things Heartbreaker from the South Side . . takes studying nonchalantly . . seldom seen on the dance floor . . has an enormous appetite . . broad shoulders an added attraction . . counting on the Army Air Corps. Football 3, 4. William Henry Caunter, Jr. Better a wit than a sage Tall and carefree . . pleasant company . . an outstanding good sport . . responsible for much humor . . active in basketball . . future centers around the Army Air Force. Junior-Senior Reception 3; Basketball 3, 4. George Joseph Cote Silence has many virtues One of our many representatives in the Navy . . short, blond, and nice to know . . enjoys a happy-go-lucky existence. Thomas Wilson Courcelle I'm fond of the company of ladies Very vivacious and fond of merrymaking . . the typical high school boy . . quick-witted and pleasant . . periodical nonchalance and indifference . . amazingly popular. Tennis 3. Page 13 THE BOULDER 1944 Norma Jean Barker I'm just a little girl with a big heart Captivating quietness . . at home in blue . . incessantly laugh- ing . . obliging, courteous, dependable . . essence of school spirit . . enthusiastic rooter in the cheering section . . will join Cadet Nurse Corps. Dramatic Club. Jacqueline Antoinette Beaulac Simplicity is the seal of truth Jackie . . interested in photography . . colors her own pictures . . another part-timer who only attends school every other week . . wants to be a secretary. Tennis 2, 3. Lois Bennett 'Tis only noble to be good Diligent . . wonderful friend . . always clear-headed . . good scholar . . would never let you down . . meets every situation with- out fear . . nice, thick, shiny, brunette hair . . likes children . . knits . . crochets . . plans to join the Cadet Nurse Corps and do recon- struction work. Ticket Committee, Senior Prom 2; Open Meeting 3; Dramatic Club, Councillor 4. Claire Alice Berndt Joy is the best of wine Willing and faithful worker . . good student . . enjoys collecting records . . a Frank Sinatra swooner . . favorite sport is roller-skating . . hobby is photography . . a smile for everyone seems to be her motto. Basketball 2, 3. Virginia May Blanchard Lots of pep and a very good sport A charming person of many moods . . hidden humor . . bright and cheery . . dancer of distinction . . active socialite . . wealth of dark, gleaming hair . . clothed by Mademoiselle . . zippy cheerleader. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club, Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Party 2 ; Junior-Senior Reception 3 ; Class Ring Com- mittee 4. Carmela Theresa Borbone 1 am resolved to be happy Cam . . quiet, friendly . . enjoys playing the piano . . cheery laugh . . nice brown eyes . . one of Mr. Howard's prize bookkeepers . . will take. a business course. Basketball, Volleyball 2; Hockey, Glee Club 3. Doris Anna Boucher In every gesture — dignity Extremely good natured . . belongs to a Swing Club in West- minster . . plans to take up nursing at the Burbank Hospital . . collects photographs and snapshots of her friends . . her srfiile and good disposition have made her known to most of her classmates. Basketball 2. Marguerite Mary Boudreau I like fun like everyone Delights in eatin g fried clams . . well travelled . activities include swimming and skiing . . camera fan to the full . . vocation, medical secretary. Volleyball Hockey 2, 3; Badminton 4. recreational enjoys life Basketball, Page 14 1944 THE BOULDER Leo Wilfred Cowdrey A classmate sincere and true Comes to us from the Brick Mill . . one of Fitchburg Shoe's loyal workers . . must have plenty of money hidden away some- where . . one of the taller boys of our class . . silence is one of his virtues in school. Band 2, 3, 4. Raymond George DeLorme He thinks before be speaks Speaks litrtc but thinks volumes . . complacent air of capability . . essence of sincerity . . ready to laugh . . diverse interests . . will try anything once. Joseph Anthony DiConza A parlous boy?' Blushes easily . . basketball ability . . collects silverware . . cooperative anytime, anywhere . . ready laugh . . fun to be with . . reserved for the Naval Reserve. Basketball 2 ; Junior-Senior Relay 3. Frank Samuel DiPietro Experience is a jewel Very quiet in school . . likes to study . . freq uently seen with his best pal, Charlie Pappas . . ambition is to become a Navy pilot . . interested in agriculture . . likes hard work . . dances . . always brings back a good catch when he goes hunting . . runs for track team . . piays a tough game of football, and is a good aihlete. Track 2 ; Junior-Senior Relay 3. Paul Sutton Douai In if hose little body lodged a merry mind Finished appearance . . flash at basketball . . experienced clerk . . Y boy . . extremely cooperative . . uncanny wit . . caused 10 side- splits, by his brilliant and hilarious performance in the Junior-Senior Reception. Sophomore Par y, Councillor 2; Dramatic Club, Baske:- ball 2, 3; Junior-Senior Reception, Junior-Senior Relay, Class Dues 3. Herbert Joseph Dufort A true friend for any time Outdoor sportsman . . skis, skates, fishes . . spends his summers practicing baseball . . star machine cleaner in the Watatic Mills . . hopes to be its general manager someday. Ski Team, Intramural Baseball 3. Alexander Benjamin Duncan He is a waterfall of action and thought Roguish as Puck . . Mathematics teachers' nemesis . . twinkling eyes . . ambling gait . . cannot be disturbed . . unexpectedly dis- arming smile . . never alone . . Y frequenter . . billiards and ping- pong. Dramatic Club 4. Walter Francis Dunn No one knows what he can do till he tries Alki, an ardent football player . . member of the Weary Warts . . works at the post office . . smooth dancer . . may be found at Reipas any Saturday night . . heading for the Navy. Orchestra 2; Football 2, 3, 4. - ! lfikl.it f .AS Page 15 THE BOULDER 1944 Corine Rose Brasili Her smiling eyes betray a heart of Friendly, popular with all . . neat appearance . . plays a mean game of volleyball . . works behind the soda fountain at Brooks . . hopes to become a receptionist. Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 4. Josephine Carol Brasili Be merry if you are wise Dark eyes . . personality which sheds a glow like a candle . . ever cooperative . . unafraid of work . . competent soda-jerk . . med- ical secretary. Glee Club 2 ; Basketball 3 ; Dramatic Club 4. Bettina Margaret Brown ''Always light-hearted and content Tumultuous, unrestrained wit . . sees humor in every situation . . unquenchable zest for life . . refreshing as rain . . perpetually rushed . . a girl with definite ideas. Basketball 2; Glee Club 3, 4. Mary Frances Burke A classmate sincere and true Quiet and shy . . accommodating disposition . . one of those people who get homework done . . favorite sport is roller-skating . . wants to be an office girl. Basketball 2, 3: Field Hockey 3. Therese Mary Caron An ounce of mirth is a pound of sorrow Shines among the jitterbugs . . saucy coquetry . . appetite al- ways available . . history of our country fascinates her . . fond of basketball . . preparing to enter telegraphic school. Dramatic Club 4. Barbara Ann Carpenter Who am I to study? Merry laughter of youth . . as refreshing as a coke . . calmly independent . . nimble-footed on the basketball court . . chantress of the corridors . . plans to enter the Cadet Nurse Corps. Volleyball 2; Basketball 2, 3: Class Ring Committee 4. Marion Thelma Carroll A willing mind makes a light foot Although she never seems to look at life se riously we know that she has a different side . . she has never had a session . . part- timer . . a good friend and a real sport. Basketball 2. Barbara Cochrane Noise is not necessary for success Unaffected . . air of pleasant aloofness . . camper and photog- rapher . . philatelist, knitter, and constant reader . . knack for silent accomplishment . . changeable . . blue ribbons for scholarship . . to be a medical secretary. Basketball 2, 4; Dramatic Club, Red and Gray 3, 4. Page 16 1944 THE BOULDER Harold Dybvik Gee, but I'm a busy man! Thorough and painstaking . . flawless dresser . . rabid sus- penders and beautiful ties . . drives like a demon . . dances often and well . . enjoys hiking and picnics . . thrives on physics . . promising engineer . . probably will build the new Brooklyn Bridge. Band 2; Relay Team Manager 3; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Coun- cillor, Editor of Boulder 4. John Marston Eckfeldt It's the mind that makes the man Noted for his jolly chuckle . . has maintained a high scholastic record . . has enlisted in the Army Air Corps and is hoping to become a pilot . . sells records at the Book Shop . . Johnnie skis while the last traces of snow are visible, and is excellent at it . . will go places. Orchestra, Glee Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray 3, 4; Senior Class Play 4. Arthur William Elander You are sure to hear much of his deeds Above all else, Art is a truly excellent piano player, but not above playing bass drum . . has the weirdest tie collection in the school . . vies with Rome for jokes . . frank with all . . especially teachers . . worked in Rome Clothing for a year . . intends to go to a college of music upon graduation. Orchestra, Glee Club, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4. James Francis Farquhar Of quiet and studious aspect is he Compactly built . . a diligent worker . . unruffled disposition . . main objective — the problem at hand . . left us February to join the armed services. Junior-Senior Relay 3. Robert Ferdinand Fischer He is full of life and full of fun Bob . . youth personified . . loves to ski . . has the potentiali- ties of a skiing instructor . . plodding perseverance . . consistently good-natured . . thinks a comb is a musical instrument . . bashful, except when enthused. Ski Team. George Fredrick Fiske A man of hope and forward looking mind Possesses an imperturbable disposition . . famous for attempts at the Conga . . football is top sport . . reticent of speech . . a natural skier . . truly a man's man. Football 2, 3, 4. John Joseph Flynn All that he does is done well Called J. J. by everyone . . has a fine taste for jewelry . . possesses a mania for hiking, hayriding, hot-dog roasts, and dancing . . inveterate singer . . honor student . . has a smile nailed on his face that is the heartiest and most cheerful in the school . . holds his own on any debating team . . one of the most well-liked mem- bers of the class of '44. Debating Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4. John Francis Gallagher Of their own merits, modest men are silent One of the Candy-Lambs . . Dramatic Club handy man . . still waters run deep . . energetic worker . . the Boulder's business man . . teaching aspirations. Junior-Senior Reception, Junior-Senior Relay 3; Round Table, Class Play, Business Manager, the Boulder 4. Page 17 THE BOULDER 1944 Fay Bascome Collins Full of mischief, a jolly good sort Has a priceless smile . . always cheerful and busy as a bee . smooth dancer . . drives a car like a demon . . likes dogs and all other animals . . has many chic clothes and always has a finished appearance . . plans to take a course in child nursing at Wellesley College. Basketball 2, 3; Hockey, Junior-Senior Reception 3; Glee Club, Dramatic Club 4. Roberta Jean Conroy A good heart is better than all the heads in the world Bobby . . friendly attitude . . fun-loving . . big brown eyes . . enjoys a good joke . . enthusiastic correspondent . . will take a business course. Dramatic Club, Red and Gray 3 and 4. Louise Cook Her actions speak strong Born dancer . . has the ability to make people laugh no matter what mood they're in . . very sympathetic . . likes odd things . . likes to travel . . experienced waitress . . extremely amicable. Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Party 2; Dramatic Club 2, 4. Emilia Mary Cravedi Once a friend, always a friend Very popular miss . . always wears smooth tailored clothes . . an outstanding waltzer . . fishes are her only rival at swimming . . has a great passion for beaches and salt water . . always willing to lend a helping hand. Basketball, Hockey 2. Ida Sophia Cravedi Smiling she's seen from morn till night Pleasant personality . . handy at sewing . . enjoys outdoor sports . . conversant . . well read . . owns odd collections . . future centers around commercial studies. Hockey 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Basketball, Debating Club 2, 3 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Agnita Rita Crawford Full of pep, easy to please As carefree and gay as a March breeze Irish . . bubbling with mirth . . dimpled smile . . defender of the underdog . . petite and charming . . poise personified . . will serve with_the American Red Cross. Volleyball, Hockey 2; Basketball, Class Color Committee, Junior-Senior Reception 3; Glee Club, Dra- matic Club, Write-up Committee 4. Vivian Adell Cross Good nature and good sense must ever join One of the Glee Club pillars . . works part time for Miss Sawyer . . amiable and conscientious . . Westminster telephone operator . . whiz at the piano . . wil college. Glee Club 3. attend a commercial junior Kathleen Patricia Crown Her talents are not all in one direction Reticent, resolute, unselfish . . neatness a virtu; . . has fun do- ing craft work . . also collects miniature pins . . ambition to be- come a typist and filing clerk. Dramatic Club 4. Page 18 1944 THE BOULDER Francis Adelard Gariepy Faithful and likeable is he Camera fan . . French expert . . delight of Miss Champagne . . ushers at the Fitchburg . . retiring, but never misses a thing . . conscientious . . dances . . even temperament . . to know is to ap- preciate . . ambition is to be an M. D. Roland Peter Godin A jovial classmate, loyal and true Part-timer . . likes to dance . . wants to be a successful business man . . collects stamps and makes model airplanes. Edward David Warren Goguen Lively and ardent, frank and calm Camera fiend . . develops his own film . . artistic ability . . excellent swimmer . . works at the Safety Fund Bank . . his prefer- ence, Army Air Corps. Red and Gray 2, 3, 4; Relay 3. Marcel Joseph Grenier Life is a game that must be played with courage Especially interested in the sciences . . mainstay of the football team . . deceptively quiet . . man of muscle when the occasion de- mands . . left school as air cadet in the Army. Football 2, 3, 4; Class Colors Committee 3. Oiva Jalmar Hakala While we're alive let's live Ardent news follower . . ambitious farmer and apple picker . . shy as all get out . . ties mathematics in knots . . skier . . radio fan . . perfect behavior . . expects to be mechanical draftsman. Edwin Walfrid Hakola Strong of heart and of mind Cooperative at all times . . the strong silent type . . fertile mind beneath a calm exterior . . discerning as a magnifying glass . . will join the Army. Junior-Senior Relay 3. Frederick Richard Haudel His friends there are many His foes are there any? One of the South Side Boys . . energetically pursues math . . hunts and fishes with vigor . . noted for his entanglements with Miss Gifford concerning gum. Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; U. S. N. R. Allan Victor Hautanen His interests range o'er everything Contagious smile . . brusque, exuberant, talkative . . terrific sense of humor . . has driven everything from trucks to cabs . . all wildly . . delights in jokes . . sense of being able to take care of himself . . is lost without' company. Basketball, Assistant Manager 2, 3; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Write-up Committee 4. Page 19 THE BOULDER 1944 Ruth Elizabeth Cunningham A lady, a scholar, a fine friend Not exactly shy . . sociable sweet disposition . . says little but thinks much . . loves to read . . Ipana smile . . ambition is to become a WAVE. Norma Ruth Cutting There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother Courageous, unassuming, friendly . . thinks of others . . nature lover . . sliding is her Wa'erloo . . cashier at Central Hardware . . secretarily inclined . . active, enthusiastic member of the Rainbow Girls. Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Marion Louise Deery Stay as you are and be loved forever Perpetual good feeling for all . . one of Mr. Dufour's favorite s udents . . dancing pleases her fancy . . a tender heart, a will in- flexible. Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Gloria Rita DiNinno The only jewel which will not decay is knowledge Full of pep . . very friendly . . a good student . . 920 club fan . . works part time for Mr. Stevenson Volleyball 2; Basketball 2, 3. wants to be a secretary. Mary Di Pasquale She'll scatter sunshine wherever she goes Joke for every occasion . . really laughs . . definitely not the quiet type . . dependable in a pinch . . snappy on the basketball floor . . plans to be a typist. Basketball 2; Hockey 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Rosemary Jane Donahoe Why days pass pleasantly away Accomplished dancer . . excellent art student . . dignified yet down to earth . . nickname, Dusty . . maintains good marks in school . . dependable . . always good company . . very well poised . . when Dusty dances her feet seem to talk. Dramatic Club 2, 3; Chairman, Junior Prom Committee, Basketball 4. Doris June Draper To be merry becomes you Doris is far from being the quietest girl in school . . always seen dashing here and there with that far away look in her eyes . . I kes dancing, but her first and last love is roller-skating . . one of the Arena's steadiest customers . . is a working girl, employed at Kresge's. Ping-Pong 2; Basketball 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Orpha Elizabeth Duddridge They conquer who think they can Quiet . . enjoys good literature . . fond of children . . hearty laugh . . likes chemistry . . an earnest student of the intellectual . . plans to be a laboratory technician. Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 4. Fage 20 1944 THE BOULDER David Lowell Hayden His true good value we realize Butch . . active in the State Guard . . taught a radio class . . member of Reipas . . snappy on the basketball court . . tenacious in his beliefs and convictions . . hopes to enter the Navy. Orchestra 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, Junior-Senior Reception 3; Chairman, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Reino Ensio Helttula Where quietness reigns ability is sure to be Complacent capability . . patience is his virtue . . quiet humor . . firm resolves and ethical methods . . surprisingly broad grin . . a revealing characteristic. Junior-Senior Relay, Junior Prom Commit- tee 3; Class Prophecy Committee, Class Play 4. Donald Francis Hughes Who loveth all things, hath fear of none Known for his prowess on the gridiron . . soda jerk at En- right's . . a good sport . . wants to join the Army. Football 4. Raymond William Ibbotson I wonder why they all like me Bill . . small but mighty . . fashionable Casanova . . never solemn . . witty remarks prove his humorous character . . crazy for flashy ties and socks . . Drury's pride and joy . . will enter the Navy. Intramural Basketball, Junior-Senior Reception 3. Laurel Kincaid Irvine A proper man, as one shall ever see in a summer ' s day Dramatic star and singer . . authority on opera . . staunch defender of Bette Davis . . accomplished dancer . . prominent in school activities . . plans to enter the field of music. Councillor 2 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Hugo Andrew Jamnback A learned man always has his riches in himself Short in stature but tall in standards . . prefers skis to she(s) . . dean of dry humor . . never hesitates to speak his mind . . pen- chant for argument . . independence a virtue. Andrew Millar Kilpatrick Few things are impossible to diligence Andy . . city champ at ping-pong . . almost as good at tennis . . wide grin . . even tempered . . visible at every school function . . plans to enter the armed services. Tennis, Band 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 3 ; Dramatic Club 4. Stephen Koval There is safety in silence Definite ideas . . clean-cut appearance . . serious thinker . . cautious but confident . . master of the bow and arrow . . intends to take up chemical engineering at Worcester Tech. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Colors Committee 3; Junior-Senior Relay 3, 4; Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Class Play 4. Page 21 THE BOULDER 1944 Janith Eaton I find the earth not gray but rosy Lackadaisical . . often found in 201 . . indifferent to the wor- ries of life . . frank yet considerate . . her eyes reveal what her tongue leaves untold. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Constance Eleftherio All that she does is well done Reserved . . not shy but almost . . serene temper . . knack for sik-nt accomplishment . . neat as a pin . . flair for modern dancing . . part-timer in the office . . future calling — business college. Bas- ketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Class Colors Committee 3. Ruth Creighton Elliott Rather quiet, rather shy. But a twinkle in her eye Charming disposition . . velvety brown eyes . . champion of the under-dog . . smooth dancer . . swims like a fish . . plans to join the Cadet Nurse Corps. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3. Alice Elizabeth Erickson She has wit and fun and fire Bette-Sue . . hair with a Midas touch . . effervescent . . orig- inal, daring . . artistically inclined . . our outstanding actress . . in- genious with needle and thread . . unlimited potentialities. Volley- ball, Hockey 2; Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Band 3; Glee Club 3, 4. Gertrude Martha Erickson A merry heart goeth all the day Overindulges in ice cream sodas . . graceful on roller skates . . dresses well . . gay and witty . . wild about movies . . ardent ad- mirer of James Craig . . holds many hearts in captivity. Hockey 2 ; Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3. Marjorie Ann Farquhar She is wont to he as still as a mouse Honor student . . ice-skating an art . . consistently quiet . . flair for the problematical . . many capabilities . . must be well- known to be appreciated . . desires to be a math teacher. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Round Table 4. Elaine Jean Firestone Knowledge is power Short and dark . . usually on the honor roll . . adept at knitting . . belongs to a stamp club . . fond of reading . . whiz at Spanish . . intends to go to college. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Jeanne Therese Fournier She's a jolly all round good lass Neat and orderly in all things . . one of Miss Champagne's best . . likes to dance . . honor student . . plans to join the Cadet Nurse Corps. Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4. Page 22 1944 Harold Paul Krauss The mildest manner and the greatest hea rt Punctuality a habit . . nicknamed Moose by Waites Corner pals . . instructs roller-skating enthusiasts at Arena . . other recreational avocations . . baseball and hockey . . future plans — certified ac- countant. Glee Club 2; Junior-Senior Relay 3; Councillor 4. Steve James Kyriakopoulos His bark is worse than his bite Cookie to the girls . . tall and rangy . . Y. M. C. A. is his hangout . . born athlete . . always dependable . . apt to jump at conclusions . . trips light fantastic . . a voice all his own. Basketball 2; Junior-Senior Relay 3; Football 4. Robert Gerard LaBerge Where he is, melancholy cannot stay Ardent roller-skater . . unhurried . . complacent . . fascinating . . consistently good-natured and happy-go-lucky . . practical joker, often suffers reverses . . speaks seldom, but says volumes . . tries to be a problem child. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, Junior-Senior Relay 3. Raymond Sam Lanzilotti His friends are everywhere Ray . . a swell sense of humor . . always joyful and ready for fun . . has a smile that matches his flashy clothes, and which makes the girls wither . . good-nalured . . football manager . . collects sport clippings . . favorite sports — ice skating, basketball, and foot- ball . . plans to join the Navy. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Foot- ball Manager 3, 4. James William Leary Work and win Live wire . . wonderful sense of humor . . fancies himself as quite a mathematician . . spouts German at the drop of a hat . . attends every school function . . life of any party. Track 2; Glee Club, Class Play 4. Raymond LeBlanc Good humor is the health of the soul Hongee feeds the juke box at any opportunity . . builds model airplanes . . sees all the latest movies . . wants to join the Navy. Roland Raymond Leger A good addition to any class Amiable chap . . wants to become a draftsman . . makes model airplanes . . plays football, pool, and is a genius at playing the juke box . . well liked by everyone. Philip Alphonse Legere, Jr The world knoivs little of its famous men Companionable as a good book . . a jackpot of humor . . per- sistent as a bill collector . . weaver of dreams . . heading for the Navy. Page 23 THE BOULDER 1944 U ft V Marie Elizabeth Garvey am the master of my fate All this and heaven too . . clean as a whistle . . good taste in clothes . . sterling silver friend . . motto, White socks or nothing at all . . the only thing she can't seem to remember is whom she has the 43rd dance with . . master at the art of making fudge . . usually in the company of Bette Erickson . . plans to be a model. Basketball 3 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Rita Jean Gilmartin A happy and carefree lass is she Artistic in every enterprise . . easy-going nature . . leader on the athletic field . . basketball a relaxation . . always time for frolic . . desires to be actress on the air. Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis 2, 3 ; Dramatic Club 4. Charlotte Gressnich Character makes its own destiny French her favorite subject . . loves to read murder stories . . nice to be with . . football and basketball games really thrill her . . plans to become a nurse. Volleyball, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2; Hockey, Junior Dance Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Patricia Griffin She that bears a noble mind Athletic pursuits . . swimming is tops . . artist of the dance . . revels in sport clothes . . striking collections of perfume bottles and foreign tea cups . . chosen vocation, kindergarten teacher. Basketball 2, 4; Dramatic Club 3. Helen Mary Guglielmi Business before pleasure Quiet and happy disposition . . fetching smile . . dresses exactly like her twin sister . . drummer in the band . . part-timer for Miss Sherwin in the school library. Hockey, Basketball 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club. Mary Helen Guglielmi True friendship dominated her every action Twin to Helen . . plays sax in the band and orchestra . . she works part-time for Miss Sherwin . . tall and dark with a winning personality . . always in the company of her sister. Hockey, Basket- ball 2, 3; Batid, Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club. Constance Janet Hager As merry as a cricket Well-liked by everyone . . collects foreign dolls . . rides horse- back . . has a talent for dancing and is a fine acrobat . . favorite saying is, Oh, I just thought of it . . is going to Springfield Col- lege and take a course in telegraphy. Basketball, Volleyball 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Class Motto Committee 3. Beverly Ann Handlin Her air, her manners, all who saw admired Sparkle of gaiety . . distinctively cute . . sweetly feminine charm . . photogenic . . mild, except for occasional outbursts of pep . . air of freshness . . subtle humor . . cheerfully congenial. Glee Club, Junior-Senior Reception 3; Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee 4. 1944 THE BOULDER Gus Joseph Lelli A right jolly good smile has he Tall, sturdy athlete . . nimble on the basketball floor and grid- iron . . Ipana smile . . lumberjack shirts a specialty . . hopes to join the Marines. Football 2, 3. Stuart Andrew Leonard He is always in such a perfect humor Stewy . . short and loosely knit . . capable manager of the basketball team . . constant gum chewer . . never misses a joke . . hopes o become a Leafherneck. Assistant Manager, Baseball, Band 2; Assistant Manager, Basketball 3. William John Luoma Much wisdom often goes with fewest words Oasis of knowledge . . math shark . . linguist bak ry ta'ented Orche rks a ; wais')n s musically Worcester Tech. Band, 4; Rcund T'ble, Drama'ic Club 4. William Brenton MacAloney Serene, determined, kind, and true Plodding persevcrence in gym . . can overcome any obstacle . . man of rhythm . . clarinet . . state guardsman . . clever . . a big brother personality . . a future accountant . . silent prudence. Band 2, 3, 4; Councillor 4. Herbert Nevins MacDougall A good share of laughter in his eye Quiet, good-natured . . musically inclined . . trumpeter by pro- fession . . strange, distracted look means Harry James is playing . . unruffled calm . . perfectly poli'e . . changeless, worryless. Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Donald James MacRae Good nature and good sense may never join Seen with Johnny Oakes . . plays the guitar . . rather retiring . . spring finds him in the baseball diamond . . loves to hunt . . has joined Merchant Marine. Arthur John Maggs A good disposition is more valuable than gold A husky fellow . . investigates the inner workings of motors may be found at Reipas on Saturday nights . . a brand of banter his own . . would like to join the Navy Air Corps. Band 4. Herbert Eino Makinen Pleasure and action make the hours seem short Camera man . . has a large collection of photographs . . high scores in bowling . . also likes bike-riding . . wants to get into field of radio. Page 25 THE BOULDER 1944 Helen Marietta Hanninen Silence reigns supreme Allergic to worry . . consistently quiet . . serious . . argumentive . . sports include roller-skating, bowling, and swimming . . wants to be a typist. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Beverly Doris Hertel Enjoy life while you may Amateur Sherlock Holmes . . loves semi-classical music . . great interest in tobogganing . . many ambitious ideas . . unruffled manner . . air-minded . . would like to join the F. B. I. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Cornelia Brackenridge Hicks She must be known to be appreciated Dependable college student from Shirley . . a true pal . . hobbies — music, collecting all sorts of perfumes and tubes of lip- stick . . most well-liked sports — badminton and ping-pong . . plans to take a commercial course at Katherine Gibbs . . frequently called Connie. Dramatic Club 2, 4. Harriet Mae Hodgdon A spirit gay and kindly heart Sunny disposition . . rippling laughter . . favorite color is blue . . skis in winter, swims in summer . . a nice tall blond . . wants to go in training. Basketball 2, 3; Glee Club 4. Margaret Elizabeth Hodge A wit a day keeps the blues away Betty . . bubbles over with good nature . . keen sense of humor . . peppy, sporty, dependable . . adores Harvard clips . . detests milk shakes . . plans to enter Boston Children's Hospital. Basketball, Dramatic Club 2. Claralyn Ruth Hoffman Blessed is she who is not afraid to voice her opinion Let's go to John's'' . . dotes on chocolate cokes . . follows the latest non-fiction . . travels to Boston frequently . . will try any- thing once . . intends to enter Bates College. Basketball, Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Play 4. Irene Joy Holmberg Knowledge comes from faithful study talented pianist . . not easily stirred . . re- clean in thought, word, and deed . . studious . feathery bob . . swell pal . . credited with will go places. Volleyball 2; Councillor 2, 3; Basketball, Dramatic Club, Red and Gray 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Reception, Class Motto Committee 3; Glee Club, Round Table 4. High morale . markable memory . . . big brown eyes stick-to-it-ive-ness . Maija Annabelle Honkonen Success follows earnest effort Passionate book lover . . appreciates music, poetry, and the better things in life . . efficient secretary of the Dramatic Club . . knits sweaters in an amazingly short time . . one of Mr. Bouvier's prides and joys . . talented actress . . bubbles with friendliness. Bas- ketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Round Table, Class Play 4. Page 26 1944 THE BOULDER Kenneth Walter Matson For they can conquer who believe they can Hails from the heights of West Fitchburg . . ardent outdoor man . . mechanical ability . . rips cars apart . . his jalopy is part of him . . plans include Army Air Corps. Track, Councillor 2. Francis William McCauliff He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast The type of fellow associated with a dog and a gun . . defi- nitely a man's man . . our outstanding contribution to the skiing world . . popular mechanic. Junior-Senior Relay 3. Richard Mark McHugh Ah why should life all labor be Richy . . easy going and unaffected . . dimples and an impish smile . . assurance . . hates all forms of homework . . part-time profession is farming . . covers all by being innocently amused. Dramatic Club 4. Joseph Alfred Mezzanotti For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do Bashful, shy but so full of fun . . school spirit personified . . enthusiastic manner . . a fashion plate . . an up and coming leather- neck. Football 2. William Steven Mihalitsas Fantastic, frolicsome, and wild, With all the trinkets of a child Mike . . clothed by Esquire . . fun-loving . . a boon compan- ion . . impish eyes . . witty remarks . . works at Drury's . . the epitome of versatility. Mortimer Mishkin What is so sacred as knowledge Stands about 5' 9 tall, is slim, with dark hair and complexion . . Morty is a steady going affable chap . . is one of the few boys in our class who has maintained a Special Honor average throughout most of his high school days . . President of the Dramatic Club and leading actor . . in addition he is on the Red and Gray Board and played on the tennis team . . on some evenings he plays the saxophone for Earl Brown's Orchestra . . plans to be a scientist or a phychologist . . has Thespian abilities. Tennis 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray 3, 4; Councillor 4. Francis Paul Morin I chatter, chatter all day long Zeke . . goes for heavy shirts and sweaters . . daily victim of Waites Corner special . . combines hobby with future plans . . am- bition is to become an electrical engineer. Donald Stuart Murphy I should worry Don . . came to us from Spencer . . hockey fan . . . dependable . . comes to life in the baseball season the service. Baseball 2. unobtrusive . will enter Page 27 THE BOULDER 1944 Sybil Alice Hyatt Diligence is the mother of good fortune Sincerity and frankness are her chief characteristics . . quiet and reserved . . avid reader of Mademoiselle . . a smile worth ad- vertising . . well-known only by her friends. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Concetta Marie Imprescia To be merry best becomes you Small and attractive . . quite quiet . . big brown eyes and long brown hair . . expert horsewoman . . has a large collection of snapshots . . wants to be a secretary for some firm. Basketball 2, 4. Mildred Sarah Jaffe A quiet girl well known by few Violinist, par excellence . . cheerful but rather shy . . punctual correspondent . . curly locks . . music is her life work . . plans to enter Barnard College. Debating Club 2, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Basketball, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Orchestra 4. Dorothy Frances Johnson Calmness is a great advantage Hails from Westminster . . noted for being quiet and reserved most of time in school, yet with her friends, quite humorous and full of fun . . her reading and studying . . skiing, bowling, table tennis, Softball, and basketball are her favorite sports . . out for a Gold F. Dramatic Club, Round Table 4. Ruth Elizabeth Johnson Peace rules the day where reason rules the u ind Entertaining manner . . her heart governs her head . . thrives on music in any form . . colorful wardrobe . . small girl with a big vocabulary. Alice Katsaros Give thy thoughts no tongue Main interest — ballet . . many scrapbooks about famous bal- lerinas . . sparkling brown eyes . . collec s choice symphonic record- ings . . prefers California climate . . always whistling and singing. Marie Eleanor Kendall Rich in good works A nice girl to know . . speed demon on skates . . calm, cool, collected . . efficient part-timer . . also works for the North Wor- cester Public Health Association. Volleyball, Basketball 2; Dra- inage Club 3, 4. Ruth Carol Kuck She is witty, she is wise, She's a terror for her size Tiny and full of pep . . always active . . enjoys roiler-skating, all winter sports . . horseback riding . . an energetic swimmer and a fast diver . . plans to join the U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps and will train at the Worcester City Hospital. Hockey, Badminton 2 ; Bas- ketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. Page 28 | 1944 THE BOULDER Thomas Francis Murray 'Cause I'm bashful Prominent in athletics, especially football . . likes swimming . . took a bicycle trip to New York last summer . . member of the Merchant Marine but not yet on active duty. Band 2; Football 2, 3, 4 ; Junior-Senior Relay 3. Charles Adelard Nadeau He lakelh much delight in musical instruments Our snappy drum major . . plays the flute in the orchestra . . works at Aubuchon's Warehouse . . likes hunting and basketball . . Westminster member of the State Guard . . will join Navy. Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4. Robert William Nikander A man who blushes is never a brute Studious mathemagician . . retiring, silent type . . blushes easily . . pet love, books, preferably illustrated . . persistent as King Bruce's spider . . completely dependable . . Harvard clip . . enviably efficient . . unaffected by femininity. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball, Basketball 3; Round Table 4. Charles Nick Nikitas What cere I for books Aggressive, generous, kind . . neat dresser . . shy grin . . blushes easily . . eyes that sparkle . . enjoys opera . . efficient on the baseball diamond. Intramural Basketball 2. John Angelo Nonni A little nonsense now and then Special genius for planning mischief . . will try anything once . . noted for his red shirts . . adept shoe rebuilder . . Mr. Howard's capable assistant. Junior Dance Committee 3. Robert Russell Novak A boy with a curl always catches a girl Admirer of the beautiful . . likes good music . . also solid jive . . has traveled all over the country . . draws in his spare time . . will enter one of the armed services. Track 3. Norman Alexander Nutting An awful line hath he The perfect physical specimen . . Iikeably aggressive . . an animated smile . . very blond . . plaid sport shirts a specialty . . dynamo of energy . . lives to hunt rabbits and deer . . worryless. John Alden Oakes 1 am asleep, do not awaken me Invariably not on time . . usually seen dashing to his home room at 8:13 . . ideas incorporated . . serious, self-sufficient, sober . . boyish charm. P IP Sat tit mm 1 Page 29 THE BOULDER 1944 Madeline Louise Lafleur An air of happiness about her Nice to know . . faithfully carries out her duties . . favorite sports are ice-skating and roller-skating . . will be a bookkeeper. Irene Mary Lamothe Cheerfulness is a friend of grace Gracious, affable, polite . . insouciant towards high school boys . . otherwise easy to get along with . . loves to walk . . may be seen at all outdoor events. Dramatic Club 4. Doris Jane Langlois A girl with spirit, a girl with pep, A finer friend has not been knoivn yet. Musical . . sporty . . left F. H. S., but couldn't stay away . . blond hair . . true pal . . goes in for spor ts in a big way . . driving . . skiing . . skating . . swimming . . basketball . . hockey . . a good mind . . one of those people who are always nice to have around . . wants to be a flyer. Volleyball, Orchestra 2 ; Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 4. Lorraine Ann Lavoie It is the quiet worker who succeeds Knack for silent accomplishment . . dislikes chem . . snappy sweaters . . sports-girl manner . . loves roller-skating, bowling, and biking . . calmly independent. Basketball 2. Annette Marie LeBlanc Fair thoughts and happy hours attend you Appealing friendliness . . enjoys popular music . . has a special collection of South American records . . bright eyes . . neat dresser . . good basketball player. Basketball, Hockey 2; Junior Dance Committee 3. Irene Gertrude LeBlanc A light heart lives long Reserved and mild . . occasionally termed shy . . happy to be alive . . forever helpful . . favorite sport, swimming . . participates faithfully in school activities . . oral talks drive her crazy. Dramatic Club 4. Yvonne Mary LeBlanc ' 'oil is the sire of fame Likes to be with children . . a truly good companion . . likes to argue for the sake of argument . . wants to be a telephone operator. Doris Mae Ledoux Nowhere beats a heart so kindly A stalwart young miss . . a good student . . interested in the culinary arts . . avid movie fan . . part-timer for Mr. Dufour . . wants to be a secretary. Page 30 1944 THE BOULDER Donald James O'Hara Not a word said he that was rude Brian Aherne type . . sharp mind with a quick grasp . . a man's man . . ambitious . . his hobby, airplanes . . takes every- thing in his stride . . possesses smoothness of knee action . . Don will take to the air with the Navy upon graduation. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Colors Committee 3. Michael Orlando Better to be small and shine than be great and throw a shadow Smooth dancer . . a winning way, personality plus . . smallest backfield man on football team . . also diving, swimming, running . . human dynamo . . never disturbed. Football 4. Rocco Anthony Pandiscio Enjoy life while you may Rocky . . happy-go-lucky . . full of fun . . loves popular music . . football manager . . likes dancing, basketball, and football . . collects stamps and sports clippings . . hopes to be a naval operator :n a bomber. Junior-Senior Relay, Junior-Senior Reception 3 ; Man- ager, Football 3, 4; Senior Class Party 4. Charles Louis Pappas What would the land do without me Tops in the sports world . . a flair for the finer things in life . . heads popularity polls . . neat dresser . . 1A on Uncle Sam's list. Track 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4. John Francis Pelletier The empty barrel makes the most noise Hail and hearty . . subtle as thunder . . a jackpot of humor . . blends with Bowers to perfection . . Here I am, you lucky kids! Football 2, 3, 4; Councillor. Harlow Edward Pendleton His heart is in his work Words, cushioned with laughter, many friends, no enemies . . perennial good humor . . authority on music . . skilled flutist . . a mathemagician . . colloquially, a swell egg. Track 2; Band, Orches- tra 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Relay 3; Class Prophecy, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Eugene Joseph Pepin live to please myself Pep . . first love is drawing . . flash of the West Fitchburg hockey team . . one of the boys who took a bicycle trip to New York . . outstanding characteristic is his good humor . . member of the Army Air Corps Reserve. Football, Red and Gray 3, 4. Russell Carl Phelps One ear heard it and at the other out it went Consumes frappes by the gallon . . not too fond of study . . sports include horseback riding and roller-skating . . expounder of corny jokes . . member of the Merchant Marine. Page it THE BOULDER 1944 Jean Patricia Leger Always ready, always there, Always ready to do her share Pat . . arrived from Nashua High . . never misses a chance to play tennis . . usually has her nose deep in a book . . wants to be a writer. Mildred Elvira Lindberg As good as gold Delicate air of distinction . . artistic to th? brim . . voice with a haunting quality . . sincere, earnest, dependable . . ice-skating a specialty . . future dedicated to big business. Basketball, Volleyball 2; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club. Junior-Senior Reception 3; Red and Gray , Councillor 3, 4. Claire Anita Lizotte Let me enjoy life Unbounded pep and zeal . . rushes everywhere . . carefree as a schoolboy on a fishing trip . . everybody's pal . . confidence an intrinsic part of her personality. Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 4. Gloria Ann Loiselle Grace was in all her steps Full of pep a-?d vim . . very popu'ar . . derives a lot of pleasure from dancing with that cer'ain vou know who . . works part time in the school office . . plans to be a secretary after gradu- ation. Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee. Claire Elizabeth Lomme As carefree as a lark Sunny smile . . nonchalant, spirited air . . long sloppy swea'ers . . sports girl manner . . bowling ace . . of'en strolls through the rain . . excellent correspondent . . secretarily inclined. Basketball, Debating Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4. Jennie Josephine Marranzino In her tongue is the lair of kindness Quiet, unassuming . . always thinks of the other fellow first . . favorite saving, That's nice . . recreational activities include rol- ler-skating and swimming . . wants to be a secretary. Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey 2. Doris Treasa Mastrangelo Still water runs deep Winsome manner . . refreshing as an April shower . . very attractive . . likes figure skating . . makes many of her own clothes . . wants to attend the Rhode Island School of Design. Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3. Virginia Hildegarde May You all know her — happy, full of fun. She coaxes a smile from everyone Talented singer . . Ginny's fond of cooking . . passion for glittering jewelry . . giggly laugh . . mischievous merrymaker . . words tumble from her . . will probably be seen at the Met. Ticket Committee, Senior Prom 2; Councillor 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Page 32 1944 THE BOULDER Charles Everett Procter My life is full of gaiety Rabid hot music fan . . jitterbugs as Astaire taps . . Oxford knotted ties and pegged pants a specialty . . basketball player . . conscientiousness, sincere aspirations carefully veiled by lackadaisical attitude. Basketball 2, 3. Bernard Raymond Provencial He speaks much but says little Pro . . music is his main interest . . snappy drum major . . follows famous dance orches'ras . . ever ready for fun . . a chatty conversationalist . . wants to design airplanes. Eand 2, 3, 4. Edmund Quatrale One of nature's noblemen Arrived from the Comb City . . develops and prints his own films . . thorough worker . . experiments with radio and electricity . . future is undecided. Rudolph Carl Radigan My words are few, My thoughts are many Ashburnham's industrious native son . . quiet non-aggressive personality . . steady as rain . . character as rare as gasoline . . a handy man for Uncle Sam to have around. Eldredge Milton Raymond All things come around to him who will but waif Westminsterite . . is going into some branch of the service . . plays hockey and football . . the band is in a frenzy trying to figure out just what it is going to do next year without him to play the trombone . . quiet and agreeable . . always ready to fall asleep and dozes off when the time and place permits him to do so. Band. Angelo James Regopoulos No things are impossible to diligence and skill Friend to all, foe to none . . cautious, considerate, cheerful . . full time jobholder . . thorough worker . . each minute punctuated by a smile . . an absolute gentleman. Basketball, Dance Committee 3. Rigas Peter Rigopoulos ' There is nothing lacking in his size Tall, ambitious . . possessor of a deep voice . . captivating smile . . collegiate clothes . . sleek wavy hair . . works in John's . . nimble in gym . . nonchalant manner. Basketball 2. Herbert Mark Rome Speech is the mirror of the soul Executive ability . . definite interest in the Thespian arts . . a good hand at tennis . . active in every undertaking . . exponent of school spirit. Sophomore Class Party 2; Red and Gray 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play, Write-up Committee 4. CP'S o ■ Page 33 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 34 Ann Catherine McCauliff Her friends are everywhere Assistant editor in charge of write-ups . . commonly known as Mac . . constant seeker of the sensible . . non-supporter of details and frivolities . . a good cranium filled with excellent ideas . . widely read . . extensive vocabulary . . infinitely ready for a good time . . trustworthy friend. Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball 2; Band, Orchestra 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Write-up Committee 4. Mabel Anna McComiskey A light heart lives long Drives a car with more speed than accuracy . . favorite sport is horseback riding . . always taking snap shots . . a good student . . hopes to own a dress shop. Elizabeth Ann McCue The world belongs to the energetic Straight from the shoulder conversationalist . . proficient sec- retary to Mr. Howard . . zest for potato chips . . loves children . . nimble basketball player . . a never dampened spirit. Dramatic Club 2, 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3. Margaret Ruth McNally Laughing and gay and full of fun She's ever ready when frolic's begun Sharp dresser . . knack for making unusual jewelry . . likes to read . . loves to dance . . fascinated by making lists . . nick- name, Margie . . always contented . . has a large collection of dolls . . interested in designing clothes . . likes ping-pong . . enjoys listening to records . . knows all the orchestras of the day. Basket- ball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 4. Marilyn Ora Melanson Let lessons slide by, what care I Winning smile . . cheery attitud= . . attends the movies at every opportunity . . constantly chewing gum . . fond of sports especially basketball . future plans indefinite. Basketball 2, Councillor. Lillian May Montuori 'Tis good to live and learn Brains her veritable gold mine . . looks on the serious side of things . . interested in sports and literature . . an earnest desire to do what is right. Hockey 2, 3; Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Lorraine Gladys Moran Ornament of a meek and quiet spirit Smile as genuine as a thumbprint . . foaming with pep . . eaiy going with a ca'ching giie'.y . . skirt and sweater fan . . af.er graduation will become a nurse. Ruth Pauline Morand She coaxes a smile from everyone Twinkling smile . . famous for concoctions behind Liggetts' soda fountain . . boats and the seashore intrigu; Mandy . . much travelled . . flair for writing . . college, followed by newspaper work. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3; Debating Club 3; Ticket Com- mittee— Open Meeting. 1944 THE BOULDER Donald Alfred St. Jean Our thought and our conduct are our own A lofty fellow with lofty idfals . . soft brown eyes indicate his warm personality . . as confidential as a diary . . will be re- membered for his genuine comradeship. Track 2, 3. Vincent Scarpignato Cheerfulness smooths the roads of life Ever seen on the dance floor . . athletics are tops . . collects sports clippings . . smooth dresssr . . quiet, industrious, considerate . . hopes to join the Marines. Football 2, 4. Peter Anthony Scola My days pass pleasantly away An expert on sports . . usually singing . . easy to get along with . . we'll never forget, Mr. Interlocutor . . our only represen- tative in Leominster Five Mile Mara'hon . . plans to be a radio operator in the service. Football, Class Prophecy Committee 4. Thomas Henry Shea A nice unparticular man Robust athlete . . frequently visits 201 . . always prepared for the worst . . President of th; Weary Waris . . greatest pleasure is ea:ing . . Army Air Forces after graduation, fenior Class Party 4. Football 4; John Frederick Siren Bashfulness is an ornament to youth Cheerful, helpful, sympathetic . . Be prepared — his byword . . game to the core . . well known only by his close friends . . fu'.urs plans, undecided. Bertram Atwood Smith Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life Reticent without being bashful . . extremely neat . . sports en:husiast . . a sense of self-sufficiency . . deep, surprising voice . . delights in gym periods . . an usher by profession . . few, but s;rong friendships . . never tired or overworked. Basketball 2. Charles Clarence Smith, Jr. He is the mildest mannered man Mechanically minded . . always taking his jalopy apart . . likes to build things of wood . . favorite dance orchestra is Kay Kyser . . collects old newspapers. Charles Warren Smith Of stature he was of good length Currently called Smitty . . member of Weary Warts . . one of the spark plugs of the Senior Class . . pet pastime is paying Miss Haskins frequent visits after school . . always wears flashy socks of brilliant hues . . favorite sport is football. Football 4. Page 35 THE BOULDER 1944 Katharine Jane Mylott Silence has many advantages Quiet as falling snow . . dainty diminutiveness . . many friends, no enemies . . conscientiousness . . an intrinsic part of her very nature. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Jean Ardath Myrer Good humor teaches charms to last Loyal Waites Cornerite . . a good student . . Mr. Hubbard's efficient secretary . . a neat dresser . . bright incalculable person- ality . . often seen on the dance floor . . shareholder in the Fountain of Youth . . plans to be a secretary. Hockey, Badminton 2; Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Elaine Gerda Nault In simple manners all the secret lies Formerly from New York . . loves to cook . . enthusiastic over French . . taciturn . . innumerable friends . . intelligent, well-mannered, understanding . . enjoys all sports. Shirley Weymouth Newcombe She was good as she was fair Golden locks . . crazy about airplanes . . quiet in school . . athletic type . . loves to ice-skate . . plans to be a telephone operator. Volleyball, Tennis 2; Basketball, Hockey 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 4. Jean Barbara Nichols Jolly, well liked, a good student, too Everybody's friend . . personality that radiates sunshine . . more than willing to do her share . . ever alert . . part-timer who will continue in the secretarial field. Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis. Debating Club 2, 3; Junior Dance Committee 3. Helmi Viola Niemi A modest miss is she Unperturbed manner . . a love for all that is beauty . . has traveled abroad . . many interesting experiences . . hidden talents . . flair for sketching. Lillian Irene Niemi A maiden precise and composed Daily victim of the Westminster Sp ecial for Miss Sawyer . . is on a Softball team . intends to do office work. . works part time horseback rider . . Doris Margaret Olsen Chatter helps the world go round Whenever you hear someone call out, Hi, sharpie, th:n you know that Dons is approaching . . she has that collegiate smile which attracts everyone . . kind and sociable . . hobby is collecting all shapes and sizes of dogs . . hopes to enter the field of nursing . . loves to dance. Volleyball 2; Hockey 3; Dramatic Club 4. Page 36 1944 THE BOULDER James Speros Spelios Fresh every hour Electrician par excellence . . debates actively . . bugler in G. A. P. A. drum corps . . schemes with Bowers and Pelletier . . skilled candy maker. Debating Club 2, 3. Raymond Bernard Sullivan Thou art small, but strive to be a man West Fitchburgite . . jovial Irish humor . . as smooth as most rubber tires . . friendliness personified . . whole hearted sincerity embodies his every act. Charles Tasis Much study is a worrier of flesh Studious, likable, quiet . . twinkling eyes . . epicurean tastes . . well read . . noted for his German translations . . desires a M. D.'s shingle. Junior Prom Committee 3. Vincent Frederick Testagrossa A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance Isaac Walton enthusiast . . an outdoor boy . . rarely heard from . . neat dresser . . specializes in flashy socks . serving now in the Navy. Track. Joseph Testarmata Stuffed with all honorable virtues'' Makes friends easily . . always smiling . . quiet and studious . . employed by Grant's . . plays the drums . . photography is his hobby . . plays basketball and football . . plans to join some branch of the armed forces. Band 2. Theodore Thomas To be merry best becomes you Unappreciative of gym . . Swanson's Bakery after school . . Bill Luoma's abettor . . disarming grin . . a scream as a woman actor . . hates Trig . . loves and excels in English . . hunter . . enjoys playing football. Junior-Senior Reception 3. Calvin Holden Towle A farmer's life, is the life for me, A farmer's boy I want to be Another fellow from good old Westminster . . plays on the football team . . tall and silent . . enjoys outdoor sports . . his plans after finishing school are still indefinite . . member of the State Guard. Football 2, 3, 4. Donald George Treagy No time or coin I'll lose or idly spend Rather phlegmatic but far from being unfriendly . . a swell guy with a big heart . . likes to wear pegged pants . . the strong silent type. Councillor 2. Page 37 THE BOULDER 1944 i i Ruth Miriam Paakkari Tall and slender, grace has she; Always friendly as ca n be Crazy about airplanes . . enjoys all winder spor'.s . . fried clams, her favorite dish . . attractive aloofness . . plans to be a nurse. Dramatic Club, Write-up Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Commit- tee. Drum Majorette. Regina Mary Papoojian Her friends all say that she's fun galore Origin of many a corridor laughing session . . fond of red in her clothes . . vitality is her byword . . at ease in any situation . . unique manner. Basketball 2; Glee Club 2, 4. Barbara Lorraine Parker A ready tongue but never loud One of our tinier members . . favorite pastime, sending notes to her pals . . energetic, vivid . . merrymaking is her trademark . . may be a dietician. Barbara Jean Payea The world belongs to the energetic Barb is just about the livelies - g:rl in school . . nothing makes her gloomy . . loves riding horseback . . collects miniature horses . . bowls, skates, and indulges in all spor:s . . s'ar basketball player . . all round she-athlete . . a swell gal and a swell pal . . going into nursing. Hockey, Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4. Priscilla Jean Peabody She's a jolly all round good lass Poise in all instances . . musically inclined . . collects minia- tures . . fond of travel . . sincere, studious, and dependable . . plans to be a nurse. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Round Table, Ticket Com- mittee, Senior Play 4. Georgia Petalas I make friends by the hour Happy-go-lucky . . contagious smile . . enduring enthusiasm . . full of pep . . finds enjoyment in jitter-bugging and all types oi sports . . fun loving . . collects snapshots . . is never at a loss for words . . interested in nursing . . live wire. Basketball, Hockey 2; Volleyball 3;_Dramatic Club, Glee Club 4. Alice Petrides A gentle maid with quiet modest ways Hoop star . . cheerful grin . . artistic ability . . collegiate clothes . . born with a silver spoon in her mouth . . grand sport . . hopes to attend Teachers College. Tennis, Prize Speaking Contest 2; Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, 3; Ticket Committee, Senior Play 3. Geraldine Mae Petts is good to be honest and true Has a sweet and quiet manner . . is a whiz at roller-skating . . is often seen bowling . . likes to dance to slow waltzes . . enjoys playing the piano . . favorite piece is Nola . . is very quick with a basketball . . plans to do office work after graduation. Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 4. Page 38 1944 THE BOULDER William Walter Weber Appearances are ofttimes deceitful Very tall and slim . . constructs model airplanes skillfully . . likes to keep to himself . . math shark . . weak point, apple pie and ice cream . . known for his good nature. George Patrick Welch It's a great plague to be handsome • Reticent and reserved . . susceptible to all beautiful things . . a whiz at mathematics . . observant and alert . . reflects a mild charm . . very popular and well-liked. Harold Melvin Whitney When I sleep ■ I dream of football Mainstay of the football team . . arrived from Bartlett High for senior year . . genuine as a ration card . . beams with mirth and merriment. Football, Basketball, Dramatic Club. George Ernest Wiswell A man of versatility'' Unruffled, calm, passive . . at home in a sweater . . one of Miss Peabody's back stage men . . lover of the scientific . . air minded . . his future, Worcester Tech and ch'mical engineering. Football, Councillor 2, 4; Junior-Senior Relay 3; War Bond Drive Committee, Senior Class Party 4. Robert Manning Woods Fun has no limits Bob . . I'll see you later . . member of the honorable order of Weary Warts . . will be long remembered for his performance in the Junior-Senior Reception . . spends every moment possible on the tennis courts. Tennis 2; Junior-Senior Relay 3; Football, Class Play 4. Angelos Van Xarras His limbs are cut for hardy sports Big Van Harmon . . bouncing with vim and vitality . . tenaci- ous fighting spirit . . pride of the football squad . . carefre;, cheer- ful, captivating . . will be an addition to the Marine Corps. Foot- ball, Basketball. Frank Paul Zingarello A classmate sincere in every way June . . earnest scholar . . outside interests . . photography and hunting . . another football man . . serious, sober, self-sufficient . . shines in printing class. Football 3. Francis Rouldolf Glenny, Jr. A rule of my life is to make business pleasure Tall, dark, and all that goes with it . . collects pin-up girls . . sports fan . . constructs model airplanes . . boyish charm . . man of few words. Football 2, 3. mm m 1 Page 39 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 40 Elizabeth Maire Pretzer Her stature tall - her manner dignified Enjoys all sports . . would make a lovely model . . is very fond of dancing . . ardent swimmer . . also likes to bowl . . plays ping- pong . . some day she hopes to be a bookkeeper or a private sec- retary. Volleyball 3, Basketball 2, 3. Ina Rose Radigan Jolly and sweet Methodical as a filing cabinet . . one of our quieter members . . skates whenever possible . . collects pictures of movie actresses . . lines her locker with them . . wants to be a stenographer. Volley- ball 3; Dramatic Club 4. Sylvia Rafer I am just what I am Shining black hair . . knits many sweaters . . makes her own clothes . . always in a rush . . plans to prepare for social work at Simmons College. Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, Debating Club 2, 3, 4. Barbara Louise Ratchford A little mischief now and then Is liked by even quiet men Twinkling Irish eyes . . infectious laugh . . equestrienne . . interestingly lackadaisical nature . . athletic inclinations . . our kerchief girl . . allergic to worry . . hopes to become a cadet nurse. Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2. Alice Mary Raymond Each mind has its own method'' One of our quiet members . . good humor . . intelligent char- acter . . pleasant company . . fond of roller-skating . . favorite pas- time— reading . . whiz at basketball . . wants to teach. Basketball 2 ; Dramatic Club 3. Helen Redmund Good manners never can intrude Earnest student who is eager to succeed . . enjoys studying and is a bright student . . wants to take a course in a junior college to learn office work . . has many scenery pictures and snapshots of famous places in her possession. Audrey Jean Richardson Nothing is impossible to a willing heart New-found song bird . . unusual versatility . . artistic in every- thing she undertakes . . jingles for every occasion . . bicycling is her sport . . wants to be a secretary. Dramatic Club 4. Elsie Arlene Robertson The cautious seldom err Often seen but seldom heard . . likes to dance . . nimble on the tennis courts . . enjoys doing exquisite hand-work . . will take up dressmaking. 1944 THE BOULDER Helen Romano A silent woman is always more admired than a noisy one Appreciates jive music . . smooth dancer . . collects photographs . . seldom heard from . . works at Sears, Roebuck . . hopes to be a s'enographer. Volleyball 2; Basketball, Hockey 3. Susan Ann Rossetti Vim, vigor, and vitality Never wears a frown . . beaming gaiety . . adds spice to any argument . . her bowling score is dotted with spares . . interested in merchandising as a career. Basketball 2 ; Dramatic Club 4. Pauline Theresa Rousseau A sunbeam on a winter's day To dance is to live . . a host of frends . . mathematician plus . . foo'ball fan . . plea'ed skirts and long sweaters, smoothly as- sembled . . heading for a courtroom job as stenotypist. Theresa Rita Roy Thought is deeper than all speech More or less the quiet type . . comes to view at athletic con- tests . . can be heard in the cheering section at any football game . . likes to dance . . will do secretarial work. Dramatic Club 4. Yvonne Lucille Roy Dance on, blithe spirit, dance on A pleasant and quiet young lady . . likes to dance, swim, and ice-skate . . collects photographs . . does not like Frank Sinatra. Alice Delia St. Cyr Quiet minds are generally the most happy Dark complexioned . . commercial student . . continually chews gum . . collects post-cards . . swims and skates . . member of the Dramatic Club . . hopes to work in her fa'her's store d oing com- mercial work after school. Dramatic Club 4. Carolyn Ann Seretto Laughing, dancing eyes of brown Small and petite . . smooth dancer . . good things come in little packages . . neat in appearance . . daredevil . . enjoys every minute of her life to the utmost. Basketball 2 ; Dramatic Club 3. Zmaritho Sharos Sport is the bloom and glow of perfect health Bursting forth with gaiety . . ever ready for frolic . . a fine friend to have . . sincere, dogmatic, industrious . . typical athlete . . specializes in basketball. Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey 2; Write-up Committee 4. Page 41 THE BOULDER 1944 Ruth Helen Simmons A modest miss is she Full of fun . . zooms from class to ciass . . wild about ships . . may be seen skiing on Hospital Hill . . would like to be a :corelgn correspondent. Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 2; Debating 3; Red and Gray 4. Venice Mae Smith My talents run in many directions A tiny girl from Tar Hill ' . . snappy and neat dresser . . shy plays an energetic game of basketball . . also likes to and sweet ride Ruth Snegg Virtuous and wise she was, hut not severe Dresses well in simple labored cloihes . . swimming is her favorite sport . . often seen w'th her camera . . first comes college . . then she hopes to b: a fashion edi or. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Agnes Mary Stark Her worth is very dear in our regard A good worker . . roller-skating is tops with her . . sings in a choir . . part-timer . . in school in every other week. Dramatic Club 3. Elizabeth Ann Sullivan She's a regular girl in every way Steady babble of talk and fun . . collects sugar lumps . . play- ground instructress . . sympathetic nature . . impish dimples . . gen- erous to a fault . . will join the Cadet Nurse Corp. Volleyball 2 ; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Service Committee, the Boulder. Ticket Commit- tee . c:or Class Flay, Class Play 4. Ruth Elizabeth Syrjanen To be merry best becomes you Ruthie is cu'.e and pug-nosed . . is usually at one of the local skating rinks many times each week . . somehow sh; always manages to have an abundant stock of gum on hand . . future plans are vague . . capable and dependent worker. Volleyball, Hockey 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Lucille Doris Tambeau Punctuality is the soul of business Twinkling smile . . at home in the athletic world . . experiments with coiffures . . member of Turner's . . aims to be a government girl. Dramatic Club 4. Ellen Mae Taylor Happy am I, from care I'm free Why aren't they all contented like me High standards and lives up to them . . not a care in the world . . unbounded imagination . . appreciates a good joke . . wants to be a secretary. Volleyball 2; Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 4. Page 42 1944 THE BOULDER Gloria Theresa Thibodeau In great aims and small she is thoroughly earnest Athletic interests include hiking and bowling . . Latin wizard . . jolly good company . . likes to read about the medical profession . . future plans include nursing. Dramatic Club 4. Leora Myrtle Thomes A friendly ray of sunshine Possesses a bobbing head of that much admired red hair . . has done a lot of hospital work . . enjoys camping . . interested in all kinds of music . . plays several instruments . . collecting china dogs is her hobby . . owns a fine collection of antique jewelry . . plans to join the Cadet Nurse Corps and would like to become a Navy Nurse. Band, Orch:stra 4. Constance Ellen Elizabeth Turner No worries ever trouble her Active in school affairs . . belongs to the band . . wizard at roller-skating . . blushes very easily . . collects Bing Crosby's records . . wants to be a medical secretary. Basketball 2 ; Volleyball, Hockey 2. 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Kathryn Miller Urban Pleasure has been the business of my life Very adaptable . . doesn't know what a wallflower is . . tennis basketball, swimming . . acquires a beautiful tan each summer . . fetching eyes and teeth . . sporty, yet feminine . . hopes to be a laboratory technician. Volleyball 2; Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Ticket Committee, Senior Class Plav. Ticket Committee, Senior Prom, Service Committee, the Boulder. Rose Pauline Valera Her ways are the ways of pleasantness , and all her paths are peace Full of gaiety . . knows all latest songs and dances . . pep per- sonified . . collects photographs . . typing fingers — keyboard rhythm . . plans to be a typist. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3. Eleanor Ruth Valiton Always work before pleasure Very conscientious . . plays clarinet . . art student . . very agree- able . . has a lot of talent for painting . . makes friends easily . . a' ways neat as a pin. Baskeball, Dramatic Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4. Betty Marjorie Wainio Oh, to dance forever Rug-cutter of note . . big blue eyes . . collects odd post cards . . sketches for her own amusement . . hopes to be a private secretary. Basketball 2, 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Carolyn May Weed Not quiet, not loud, But noticeable even in a crowd Just a space of temper . . clothed by Vogue . . expert seam- stress . . active member of the Girl Scouts . . an asset to the hand . . part time secretary at the Calvinistic Congregational Church. Write-up Committee, the Boulder, Class Prophecy Committee, Class Colors Committee 4. Page 43 THE BOULDER 1944 Jane Woodward A pleasant girl of the quiet kind Coy, gay, and quick . . friendly . . genuine politeness and sin- cerity . . ambition is nursing . . avocation is reading . . telephone operator . . writes well . . Westminster defender. Councillor 2; Ticket Committee, Senior Class Play 3; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Round Table, Dramatic Club 4. Elvira Margarite Zink A lovely girl to meet and know Gentle . . well-mannered . . hides her light under a bushel . . Air Raid Warden . . active member of the Rainbow and Turner's . . ex;ensive collection of wild flowers . . aspires to th; sciences. Hockey, Easketball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Baske'.ball 3; Class Motto Com- mittee 3 ; Junior-Senior Reception 3. Jeannette Eva Anderson Friendship is like a sheltering tree Severe outlook on life . . a good craftsman . . skated with an hc show this winter . . figure skating will be her career. Page 44 1944 THE BOULDER (loll ojf Jl HJOA, Navy V-5 Hamilton Robert Bean Leon Paul Barthel Mortimer Mishkin Donald J. O'Hara Navy Rene Antil Edward S. Bowers George J. Cote Walter F. Dunn George F. Fiske Leon Insley Paul H. Krauss Roland Melanson Joseph Messina Joseph A. Mezzanotti Richard Miller Charles A. Nadeau Michael Orlando John Shea Robert Stafford Frederick O. Testagrossa Robert Therrien Harold Melvin Whitney Marines Nicholas Krysil Herbert N. McDougall Charles Proctor Army Air Corps Michael F. Debitetto Marcel Grenier Eugene Pepin Edward Pucko George Welch Merchant Marine Thomas F. Murray John A. Oakes Russell C. Phelps Army Robert Brigham James F. Farquhar Robert Gates Hugo A. Jamnback Donald Kuck Sidney Marsh Donald Murphy Alfred Remal Earl Remal Herbert Mark Rome Lloyd Sparks Page 45 THE BOULDER 1944 44 r. Nicholas Kyrsil Sidney Marsh Alfred Remal Leon Insley Rudolph Mezzanotti Richard Miller Edward Pucko John Shea Lloyd Sparks Ronald Melanson Joseph Messfna Donald Kuck Rene Antil Page 46 1944 THE BOULDER Elizabeth A. Sfitrituoso. a H. Sleeper. THE RED AND G RAY. Dedicated to the Fitchburg High School. Ada C Cocswell m All All hail hail our our Al Al ma ma Ma Ma I ler. I All For hail dear the Red and Gray, All our hearts is she. Dear hail to our dear in the days high fleet school. We'll cher ing, And dear ish her name in the years aye be. We'll And cres. glo when, ry in our school her days umph, We'll weep ver, We meet for her on life's in her loss. We'll path way. We'll ■0- -ff mm wear her crown of greet with joy in T vie fry, pass ing J J_r-J fS- JL 1 g— f «_-=«=5=  —  — i  - m - rV-v-ft-, — . U- — i--fc - . We'll bear The friends the weight of her of the Red and cross Gray iEEE 9 r (jf b — f — w -L — fc==R m=m=m T — t — t ?- t — r Three cheers for the Red and Gray, Al ma Ma ter we'll love for aye, We'll stand by the right and truth fast. So long as life shall She taught us in our youth. Her no ble les sons we'll hold Tempo, cres last. Her praise and fame we'll sing for a e. Three cheers T lor the Red • — m and Gray. :=wm Page 47 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 48 1944 THE BOULDER FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row: Brasili '46, Kendall '46, Bousquet 46, Levitan '46, Mezzanotti '44, Durkin '45, Hughes '44, Ianuzzi '46. Second Row: Thomas '45, Brown '46, Martines '46, Debitetto '44, Anderson '44, Bergeron '44, Grenier '44, Xarras '44, Pappas '44, Whitney '44, Aho '45, Orlando '44, Scola '44, Shea '44, Fiske '44, Cassinari '44. Third Row: Assistant Coach John J. Dillon, May '45, Haapanen '47, Wiswell '44, Murray '44, Erickson '45, Thibert '45, Towle '44, Pepin '44, Woods '44, Dunn '44, Smith '44, Valera '46, Coach Jim Malcolm. Fourth Row: Lapointe '46, Farquhar '44, Fenno '45, Grant '45, Matson '46, Gilmartin '47, Manager Ray Lanzilotti '44, Manager Rocco Pandiscio '44. SCHEDULE Cambridge Latin 6 Fitchburg 0 Framingham at Framingham 32 Fitchburg 0 Gardner 14 Fitchburg 0 Belmont at Belmont 6 Fitchburg 7 Brookline 19 Fitchburg 7 Greenfield at Greenfield 13 Fitchburg 0 Woburn 0 Fitchburg 20 Leominster at Leominster 13 Fitchburg 6 Coach Jim Malcolm Coach John Dillon Page 49 1944 THE BOULDER BASKETBALL SQUAD Front Row: Eric Kou'onen '45, left guard; David Anderson '44, center; Paul Douai '44, left forward; Edwin Kaarella '45, right forward; Wally Alio '45, left forward. Back Row: Stuart Leonard '44, manager; Van Xarras '44, guard; Robert Nikander '44, center; William Caunter '44, center; Rigas Rigopoulos '44, guard; Peter Spylios '45, forward; Coach Provenzani. SCHEDULE Fitchburg Dec. 16 Sterling Stations 30 41 Dec. 25 Alumni 21 32 Jan. 1 Pawtucket 54 41 Jan. 7 Lovell General Hospital 50 35 Jan. 12 Leominster 18 21 Jan. 18 Cushing Academy at Ashburnham 38 40 Jan. 20 Gardner at Gardner 46 45 Jan. 28 Athol 19 33 Feb. 4 Worcester Trade 42 35 Feb. 8 Cushing Academy 28 41 Feb. 11 Gardner 23 31 Feb. 16 Athol 29 30 Feb. 18 Leominster at Leominster 42 57 Worcester County Championship Mar. 4 Bartlett High of Webster 37 41 Western Massachusetts Championship Mar. 7 Semi-finals at Springfield, W. Springfield 43 47 Western Massachusetts Championship Mar. 10 Finals at Springfield, Holyoke 47 23 Page 51 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 52 1944 THE BOULDER THE BAND Directors Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Mr. George S. Talcott Faculty Moderator Mr. James M. Ferrigno Trumpets Fiore Brogna '44 Joseph Brogna '44 Andrew Kilpatrick '44 Arthur Maggs '44 Paul Costello '45 John Degen '45 Robert Joachim '45 James Meffen '45 Louis Morizza '45 Alice Taylor '45 Trevenen J. Thomas '45 Robert Valiton '45 Stuart Butterfield '46 Lawrence Student '46 Carolyn Eckfeldt '47 George Leger '47 Charles Lindberg '47 Charlotte Newmark '47 Cynthia Woods '47 Piccolos Charles Nadeau '44 Harlow Pendleton '44 Walter Bowen '47 Eb Clarinet William MacAloney '44 Bb Clarinets Leo Cowdrey '44 Bernard Provencial '44 Eleanor Valiton '44 Ruth Butterfield '45 Janet Cate '45 J. Edward Erickson '45 Eustace Erickson '45 Romolo Testarmata '45 Richard Doughty '46 Kenneth Heins '46 Stanley Mattson '46 Lome Stevenson '46 Tenor Saxophones Maurice Demers '45 Daniel DiGeronimo '45 Alto Saxophones Mary Guglielmi '44 Melvin Tobin '45 Thelma Litsky '46 Alto Horns John Eckfeldt '44 Leora Thomes '44 Constance Turner '44 Lawrence Hicks '45 Baritone and Bass William Luoma '44 Trombones Eldredge Raymond '44 Ray Fenno '45 Richard Goodspeed '45 Marjorie Hassett '45 Ernest Maynard '45 Basses James Allen '45 J. Edward Erickson '45 William Goodwin '46 Robert Luoma '46 Bass Drum Arthur Elander '44 Cymbals Marie Kendall '44 Snare Drums Helen Guglielmi '44 George Doughty '45 Winston Dunn '45 William Guenette '45 Roy Smith '45 Donald Smith '46 Lucinda Watson '46 Maurice Marchant '47 Drum Majors Bernard Provencial '44 Charles Nadeau '44 Harvey Arsenault '47 Page 53 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 54 1944 THE BOULDER ORCHESTRA Directors Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Mr. George S. Talcott Piano Arthur Elander '44 Caroline Jaffe '47 Violins Mildred Jaffe '44 Katherine Savola '45 Richard Goodspeed '45 Raymond Braune '45 Robert Turve '46 Doris Corbo '46 Flutes Harlow Pendleton '44 Walter Bowen '47 Clarinets Eleanor Valiton '44 Earl Hartwell '45 Janet Cite '45 Richard Doughty '46 Eustace Erickson '46 Ruth Butterfield '45 Saxophones Mary Guglielmi '44 Melvin Tobin '45 Stanley Mattson '46 Trum pets Arthur Maggs '44 Louis Morizza '45 Alice Taylor '45 Cynthia Woods '47 Carolyn Eckfeldt '47 Horn Robert Luoma '46 Trombones William Luoma '44 Ernest Maynard '45 Sousaphone J. Edward Erickson '45 Drums William Guenette '45 Tym pani George Doughty '45 Page 55 THE BOULDER 1944 MAJORETTES Norma Barker '44, Alice Erickson '44, Ruth Paakkari '44, Constance Lundberg '45 Ruth Farrell '45, Beverly Shea '45 1944 THE BOULDER GIRLS' DEBATING CLUB President, Ruth Hoffman, '44; Vice-President, Mildred Jaffe, '44; Treasurer, Rosemary Kenety, '46; Secretary, Thelma Litsky, '46 Page 57 THE BOULDER 1944 COUNCILLORS Mildred Lindberg 116, Arthur Maggs 201, Harold Dybvik 202, Virginia May 204, William MacAloney 206, Lois Bennett 209, George Wiswell 210, John Flynn 211, Irene Baimas 213, Rene Bergeron 307. DRAMATIC CLUB President, Mortimer Mishkin; Vice-President, Alice Erickson ; Secretary, Maija Honkonen; Treasurer. Laurel Irvine. 1944 THE BOULDER JUNIOR MISS April 14, 1944 A comedy by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields CAST Harry Graves , Laurel Irvine Joe Robert Woods Grace Graves Elizabeth Sullivan Hilda Ruth Hoffman Lois Graves Virginia Blanchard Judy Graves Alice Erickson Fuffy Adams Dorothy Andreasson J. B. Curtis James Leary Ellen Curtis Maija Honkonen Willis Reynolds _ Paul Douai Barlow Adams Reino Helttula Western Union Boy Stephen Koval Merrill Fembach John Flynn Sterling Brown David Anderson Albert Kunody John Gallagher Tommy Arbuckle Rene Bergeron Haskell Cummings John Eckfeldt STUDENT COMMITTEES Ticket Chairmen — Ursula Anglim and Priscilla Peabody Publicity — Nancy Murdoch, Rosemary Donahoe, Nancy McCauliff Stage and Properties — Margaret Adams, Barbara Cochrane, Jeannette Antil, Regina Papoojian, Jean Gilmartin, Robert Fischer, Stephen Koval, Mildred Jaffe, Marjorie Farquhar Head Usher — Irene Holmberg Pase 59 flffiUSUkG PUBLIC LIBRARI FITCHBURG, MASS.. THE BOULDER 1944 THE RED AND GRAY Editor-in-Cbief Irene Holmberg '44 Literary Department Margaret Adams '44 Jane Woodward '44 Esther Bernstei n '45 Lorraine Sherman '45 School Notes Mildred Lindberg '44 Dorothy Schmalz '45 Richard Goodspeed '45 Ethel Fillebrown '45 Art Dorothy Andreasson '44 Eugene Pepin '44 Dorothy Violette '45 Business Edward Goguen '44 Mortimer Mishkin '44 John Eckfeldt '44 Lauri Kujanpaa '45 Kenneth Willard '45 William Goguen '46 Richard Lawrence '46 Ronald Watson '46 Jokes Roberta Conroy '44 Jack Herlihy '45 Isabelle McBride '45 Gloria DiLucci '45 Athletics Herbert Rome '44 Eric Koutonen '45 Ruth Simmons '44 Alumni Barbara Cochrane '44 In Service. Page 60 THE ROUND TABLE Margaret Adams Irene Baimas John Flynn Marjorie Farquhar John Gallagher Irene Holmberg Maija Honkonen Laurel Irvine Stephen Koval William Luoma Mortimer Mishkin Nancy McCauliff Robert Nikander Priscilla Peabody Jane Woodward Page 61 THE BOULDER 1944 GOLD F 1944 Margaret Alice Adams Norma Jean Barker Jackson Dwight Brigham Barbara Cochrane John Marston Eckfeldt Constance Eleftherio Marjorie Ann Farquhar John Francis Gallagher Mary Helen Guglielmi Oiva Jalmer Hakala Reino Ensio Helttula Irene Joy Holmberg Maija Annabell Honkonen Stephen Koval Doris Mae Ledoux Mildred Elvira Lindberg Gloria Ann Loiselle John William Luoma Elizabeth Ann McCue Mortimer Mishkin Lillian May Montuon Jean Barbara Nichols _ Lillian Irene Niemi Robert William Nikander Alice Petrides Herbert Mark Rome Ruth Helen Simmons Venice Mae Smith Carolyn May Weed George Ernest Wiswell Past- 62 1944 THE BOULDER Class Song •Words by Bette Erickson ,0, Class of 1944 Music by Arthur Wm. Elan der mm 1. Come bow your heads in 2. Oh we're the class of sol - einn prayer, As our dear class we praise, for - ty four, We're each for one and all; _ 3. And so we pull the cur-tain down On twelve longhap-py years- S7 i j. J :  • ■  — i • — This is the time which marks the end Of all our high school days; Old Fitch-burg High We All a - dore And we shall ne - ver fall ; _ We know were through,We'll not be blue And we'll not shed a tear; We lift our heads to heaven on high And with clear minds we see, We've had our ups, we've had our downs But we can ne'er for - get, . Well car - ry on in years to come And know for- ev - er more The The None t ask which lies joys with -in can ex - eel, be - our we i PP fore us now, The school weve found The know that well, The world that is to be. life - long friends we've found. _ class of for - ty four. Page 63 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 64 JUNIOR MISS 1944 THE BOULDER Triumvirate The Smile of Health Glamour Boy Spring? Bill Butt Fiends Bette Modeling Hi, there Fisherman at Work Jeep Pa e 65 THE BOULDER 1944 Page 66 1944 THE BOULDER Page 67 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS American Type Founders ... 69 Independent Cab Co. ... 85 Angel Novelty Co 89 Iver Johnson 83 Annie Ward Shop .... 82 Joe's Lunch 93 Baileys Ye House John L. . . 95 Kauppenin, C. J 83 Baylin's Fur Shop .... 82 Kendall Catering Co. ... 90 Bergroth Studios .... 72 Kidder Davis .... 84 Blanchard Brown .... 72 Kimball Son Co 76 Book Shop, The ... 86 Koval, D. T 93 Boyle, D. A. Co 93 Lampila, Veikko .... 76 Brockelman Bros. .... 73 Lanes 81 Brooks Pharmacy .... 84 Lemay Furniture .... 94 Carswell Hawthorne, Inc. ... 96 Lesure The Florist .... 82 City Rubber Tire Co. 91 Lesure, Fred D. Co 98 Crocker Burbank Co. . . 79 Lyons, William J. Sons . . 99 Cross, C. A. Co., Inc. ... 85 Mathew Motor Co 77 Cummings Theater .... 91 Michon's ...... 71 Custom Auto Body Welding . . 90 Miller's 95 Decatone . . . . . 73 Model Fur Shop .... 98 Dejonge, Louis Co. ... 74 Murphy's Drug Co. ... 95 Drury, F. L., and Sons, Co. . . 83 Nathan S. M., Inc 84 Dudley, Everett H 99 New England Curtain Co. . . 87 Empire Shoe Rebuilders ... 89 Niemi, Dr. 96 Femino, John, and Sons Market . 94 Pandiscio N. Dept. Store ... 94 Fidelity Co-operative Bank . . 86 Park Pharmacy .... 96 Flynn, J. G 97 Passios, C 98 Fitchburg Coal Co., Inc. ... 99 Penny Bryn Food Shoppe ... 98 Fitchburg Cooperative Bank . . 83 Pollock, George T. 100 Fitchburg Creamery .... 90 Putney, W. E 92 Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co. . 74 Raymond, Hotel .... 95 Fitchburg Hardware Co. . . . 100 Rice Jewelry Co. .... 88 Fitchburg Motor Sales ... 92 Richmond. The Furrier ... 88 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance . 97 Ritter For Flowers .... 86 Fitchburg Optical Shop . . • . 86 Rival Food Stores .... 79 Fiichburg Paper Co. ... 75 Rogers 84 Fitchburg Savings Rank . . 75 Rome Clothing Store ... 85 Fitchburg Sentinel .... 85 Safety Fund National Bank . . 77 Gage, B. E 91 Salny and Salny .... 78 General Mills Co. .... 88 Secino. Frank The Tailor ... 92 ! George Bros. Shoe Store ... 81 Simonds, E., Sport Store ... 87 j Gile, S. P 87 Simonds Saw Steel ... 81 Goodfellow, A. Z. . . . 94 Spots and Co 92 Goodwin, W. Co., Inc. ... 82 Swanson Baking Co. ... 80 Gruener Hardware Store ... 89 Thibert, Dr. J. A. N. . . . 87 Hall, Walter S., Co. ... 78 Tracey s Drug Store ... 93 Hardy. Wm. A. Sons Co. . . 90 Turunen Motor Coach ... 100 Hatch, H. A 70 Union Coal Co. . 96 Hedstrom Union Co. . . . 100 Worcester County Trust Co. . . 88 Heslam, James F 80 Wyman, Dr. Roy A. ... 89 Holmes, Dr. E. T 97 Yellow Cab Co 97 Hyland, A. S. and Co. 99 Y. M. C. A. ..... . 91 Page 68 AMERICAN TYPE FOUNDERS Incorporated Fitchburg, Massachusetts Fitchburg's labor army, its thou- sands of workers who daily perform the industrial processes necessary to turn out a magnificent variety of goods of war, are intelligent, alert, inventive, and possessed in good measure of that treasured American trait of initiative. That is the paramount fact to be. remembered when our business, in- dustrial and civic leaders look to the postwar future and hope and plan for conversion of war work into peacetime production for civilian needs. We repeat: It is a fact. It is not a fancy, a theory, a white rabbit, so to speak, pulled from a silk hat. It is a proved fact. That is what we must remember. For the record of American Type Founders incorporated here which surpasses all other records in the country for employee awards for production suggestions that save time and money has completely and thoroughly demonstrated the fact. ATF workers here excel any other group in the country by an average of cne production award for every 14 employees. One in every 14 of the men in these ATF plants have invented or thought out ways of pro- ducing goods which save time and money. Naturally a good share of the credit goes to the management. How do thev do it? That is a ques- tion you will have to ask Mr. Fer- guson or Mr. Stevenson. But aside from management's part in this record which has brought national acclaim to Fitch- burg labor, there is this indisputable fact: The workers themselves have under proper management condi- tions and under the traditional A- merican way of opportunity for self- expression and initiative, revealed a high degree of adaptability, in- telligence and native inventive tal- ent that must be the envy of many another industrial center. Water cannot be squeezed out of a stone. Nor can the best of man- agement plans extract an average of one successful production im- provement for every 14 workers if the men haven't the talent to pro- duce the ideas and prove their prac- ticality and their time-saving and money-saving worth. This fact should be made the most of by our local civic leaders. The record of ATF workers should be everlastingly held up before two important groups of industrialists: 1) Those who are already located here; and (2) those who may in the future see k a location for new or expanded industrial production. Fitchburg, the settlement on the upper Nashua that early attracted manufacturing because of the water power, and forged ahead as a cen- tre of superior craftsmanship in pre- cision work with metals, later to a- chieve leadership in textiles, paper and other products, still prove its a- daptibility, versatility and initiative. The very diversification of its in- dustries speaks eloquently for the character and talent of its leader- ship and its craftsmanship. By Permission of The Fitchburg Sentinel Page 69 ESTABLISHED 1891 PHONES 930 - 5090 FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY We have been rendering sound and progessive insurance service to our clients. The knowledge and experience acquired over this span enables us to give expert attention to the requirements of those whom we serve. Your insurance problems will be intelligently solved if entrusted to us. H. A. HATCH SON Paul J. Woodcome, Owner Safety Fund National Bank Building 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Page 70 WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE AND MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE Michon Studio Photographs of Quality 455 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Thank you Seniors ♦ . . FOR YOUR PATRONAGE Bergroth Studios Tel. 2825 Fitchburg, Mass. BLANCH ARD BROWN PRINTING COMPANY 25 Water St. Fitchburg, Mass. Tel. 1133 PlUdeld. o the, 19M Bo+ildesi Page 72 36 YEARS 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. j FITCHBURG - WORCESTER - LAWRENCE - LEOMINSTER - CLINTON GARDNER - LOWELL - NASHUA - FRAMINGHAM - MARLBOROUGH Decotone Products (Jo. BOX WRAPS - GREETING CARDS WATER PROOF PAPERS Page 73 Compliments of LOUIS DEJONGE COMPANY - Surface Coated Papers - To our Future Leaders To our Future Leaders . . . leaders in the affairs of our Nation . . . leaders in the fields of Busi- ness and Industry ... we give an affectionate salute. The High School Graduate of today will soon be assuming his or'her duties to this great country of ours and our wishes are for a speedy Victory, followed by many years of peace and prosperity at home. FITCHBURG GAS ELECTRIC LIGHT CO. Page 74 Compliments of FITCHBURG PAPER CO. Compliments of FITCHBURG SAVINGS BANK Banking Hours: 8:45 A. M. to 3:00 P. M. Closed Saturday at 12 Noon 745 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Page 75 CLASS OF 1944 You will soon leave the school where you have spent many happy hours and have made many lasting friendships. We congratulate you on reaching this milestone of life. Another step along life's pathway awaits you. Your country and the home you love urgently r.eed your help. In whatever call for duty you find yourself — we say, Good Luck and God Eless You. KIMBALL AND SON CO. 480 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY FINE WATCH REPAIRING VEIKKO LAMPILA Jeweler 635 MAIN ST. FITCHBURG, MASS. TELEPHONE 5093 Page 76 MATTHEWS MOTOR COMPANY . . CHEVROLET CARS . . 17 Snow Street Phone 1251 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of THE SAFETY FUND NATIONAL BANK of Fitchburg Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Page 77 Compliments of CROCKER, BURBANK COMPANY ASSOCIATION Compliments of RIVAL FOODS, Inc. INVEST IN THE BEST Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables JAMES HESLAM COMPANY FITCHBURG Telephones 4260 - 4261 - 4262 '00 '99 '98 '97 '96 '95 '94 1893 - 1944 '43 '42 '41 '40 '39 '38 '37 '01 '36 '02 '35 04 1893 - Grandparents 33 '05 '32 ,06 1915 - Parents |3l '07 '30 '08 '29 09 1944 ' Graduates 28 10 '27 '11 - '26 '12 FOR THREE GENERATIONS The Swanson Baking '25 '13 Company has congratulated F. H. S. graduates on their '24 J4 achievement . . . and now F. H. S. 1944, the Town Talk 23 , Bakers congratulates you and extend their good wishes ]7 for a long life of healthy, happy, good citizenship. j,Q '18 '19 SWANSON BAKING COMPANY Page 80 Over 110 Years of Service Saws - Machine Knives Files SIMONDS SAW AND STEEL COMPANY Established 1832 FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of Quality . . . YOU CAN COUNT ON GEORGE BROS. Young men's clothes with a dash and style. Quality Footwear for the The last word in suits in outer Entire Family garments. Sport coats and slacks in generous Graduation variety. FOOTWEAR AT We'll be glad to show you POPULAR PRICES the new ideas. 386 Main St. Cor. Mill St. F. H. LANE CO. Page 8 1 LESURE THE FLORIST Compliments of W. C. GOODWIN Inc. A Good Place To Buy Good Shoes 356 MAIN STREET BAYLIN'S FUR SHOP THE STORE OF INDIVIDUAL STYLES Fur Coats — - Dresses — Cloth Coats 467 Main Street i Fitchburg, Mass. 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 Complete Corsetry Page 82 EVERYTHING IN SPORTING GOODS KODAKS AND NOVELTIES Make This Your Headquarters IVER JOHNSON SPORTING GOODS CO. 510 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. | Compliments of FITCHBURG COOPERATIVE BANK Best Selection of Hamilton, V ittnauer, hongine, Gruen, Elgin, Waltham and Bulova Watches at Lowest Prices. DIAMONDS AND WEDDING RINGS C. J. KAUPPINEN 711 Main Street Telephone 1288 Fitchburg Compliments of F. L. Drury Sons Company RETAIL GROCERS PHONE 1410 Page 8 3 Compliments of ROGER'S 283 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. 1944 CLASS CLOCK Will be placed in our store window sometime in May. Every Senior's name will appear on the clock dial. The clock will be wound so it will stop during the day of graduat'on. The minute hand will stop at a sen- ior girl's name and she will receive a fine high-grade bracelet watch. The hour hand will stop at a senior boy's name and he will receive c good strap watch. If the winner al- ready has a watch and it was pur- chased here, she or he will receive $25.00 in cash. Compliments of BROOKS' PHARMACY 497 Main St. Fitchburg S. jML Nathan, Inc. Telephone 202 471 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. KIDDER DAVIS FURNITURE — CARPETS — UPHOLSTERY INTERIOR DECORATORS FITCHBURG'S OLDEST FURNITURE STORE 692 - 700 Main Street Tel. 1107 Fitchburg, Mass. Page 84 Compliments of C. A. CROSS COMPANY, Inc. Wholesale Groceries - C onfectionery and Produce SUPPLY HOUSE FOR RED AND WHITE STORES For All The News Compliments of of FITCHBURG and VICINITY INDEPENDENT of CAB THE NATION CO. and THE WORLD Read The TELEPHONE 3500 Fitchburg Sentinel Compliments of ROME CLOTHING COMPANY 633 Main Street Fitchburg, AvAassachusetts Page 8 ) Compliments of FIDELITY COOPERATIVE BANK . . RITTER FOR FLOWERS . . Corsages Unusual 360 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 415 Compliments of FITCHBURG OPTICAL SHOP ROOM 2, JOHNSONIA BLDG. 570 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of THE BOOK SHOP Page 86 Compliments of S. P. GILE COMPANY TYPEWRITERS 578 Main Street Fitchburg Phone 4340 Compliments of DR. J. A. N. THIBERT 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of ED SIMOND'S SPORTS STORE 452 MAIN ST. TEL. 5152 FITCHBURG Compliments of NEW ENGLAND CURTAIN CO. Page 87 Compliments of WORCESTER COUNTY TRUST CO. FURRIERS EXCLUSIVELY RICE CO. F. W. Rice J O Richmond 350 MAIN STREET The Furrier Since 1 867 one of New England's Finest 554 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. Jewelry Stores. FINER DIAMONDS REMODELING FINER SILVER REPAIRING FINER WATCHES STORING FINER CHINA AND GLASS Compliments of GENERAL MILLS Inc. FARM SERVICE DIVISION Page 88 GRUENER HARDWARE STORE INC. 85 MAIN ST. PHONE 305 FITCHBURG EXPERT SHOE DYERS Compliments of Talon Zipper Agency EMPIRE SHOE REBUILDERS Dr. Roy S. Wyman Optometrist 19 Blossom Street Fitchburg 308 Main St. Phone 971 Phone 1471 FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments ANGEL NOVELTY COMPANY Page 89 Compliments of WILLIAM A. HARDY SONS COMPANY Compliments of CUSTOM AUTO BODY WELDING CO., Inc. 185 LUNENBURG STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. KENDALL CATERING CO. Harry E. Kendall, Mgr. 56 North Street Telephone 2064-W Residence Telephone 2064-R Compliments of FITCHBURG CREAMERY Page 90 Home Of Greater Entertainment CUMINGS THEATRE TELEPHONE 3400 Continuous Show Daily From 1:30 to 10:30 Always Two Feature Pictures, News, and Comedy Shows Change Sunday, Wednesday, Friday CITY RUBBER TIRE WORKS Retreading Accessories, Vulcanizing, Gas, Oil, and Battery Service Cities Service Products Phone 3028 1113 Main Street Charles Goguen, Prop. Compliments of FITCHBURG Y. M. C A. THE B. E. GAGE AGENCY - General Insurance - - SAFETY FUND BUILDING FITCHBURG, MASS. Page 91 Compliments of FITCHBURG MOTOR SALES Compliments of W. E. PUTNEY, Inc. AH Kinds Of Insurance Compliments of FRANK SECINO The Tailor 202 WATER STREET FITCHBURG - 1946 SPOTS CO. CLEANING — DYEING — REPAIRING PERSONAL LAUNDRY SERVICE Cleanest Place in Town Scientific Cleaning 256 Water Street Tel. 122 or 123 F 92 Compliments of TRACEY'S DRUG STORE George H. Tracy, Druggist Cor. Water and Second Streets Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 609 LADIES' AND GENTS' MERCHANT TAILORING Our Motto — COURTESY Our Policy — TO PLEASE D. T, KOVAL - - Suits Made To Order - - REPAIRING — CLEANING — PRESSING — DYEING 280 Water St. Fitchburg, Mass. Phone 2861 Compliments of D. A. BOYLE CO. 290 Water Street Telephone 2580 Compliments of JOE'S LUNCH Page 93 Compliments of N. PANDISCIO DEPARTMENT STORE, Inc. 350 Water Street Fitchburg - 1282 Compliments of A. Z. GOODFELLOW Compliments of JOHN FEMINO SONS MARKET Compliments of LEMAY FURNITURE CORPORATION Stores In FITCHBURG — GARDNER — GREENFIELD WINCHENDON — KEENE, N. H. — BRATTLEBORO, VT. Page 94 MURPHY DRUG COMPANY EUGENE J. MURPHY, Mgr. REGISTERED PHARMACIST Smart Graduation Clothes MILLER'S . 331-3 MAIN STREET Compliments of YE HOUSE OF JOHN L. BAILEY 685 MAIN STREET Candy — Gifts — Favors Manufacturers of Unequaled CANDY Compliments of HOTEL RAYMOND FOR MORE THAN 75 YEARS Service - Reliability - Quality UNION COAL COMPANY 9V2 Prichard Street Phone 740 Compliments of PARK PHARMACY 835 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of CARSWELL HAWTHORNE INC, 900 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of DR. NIEMI Pi 'age 96 Compliments of DR. E. T. HOLMES Compliments of I G. FLYNN TOWELS AND SUPPLIES 66 Green Street Telephone 996 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co, 781 MAIN STREET YELLOW CAB COMPANY PHONE 4000 Amb ulance Deluxe All Night Taxi Service 24 HOUR STORAGE GARAGE — 231 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Page 97 C. PASSIOS MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHIER TUXEDOS FOR RENT 854 Main Street Fitchburg Mass. Compliments of FRED D. LESURE COMPANY ♦ . Confectioners ♦ . 78 LAUREL STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of MODEL FUR SHOP M anufacturers Of HIGH GRADE FURS Dry Cold Storage Our Sincerest Wishes to the Class of 1944 FOR VICTORY AND PEACE PENNY BRYN FOOD SHOPPE Page 98 Compliments of THE ADAM HAT STORE Quality Hats at Reasonable Prices WILLIAM J. LYONS SON 295 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of EVERETT H. DUDLEY Compliments of A. S. HYLAND COMPANY Office Supplies Equipment 753 Main Street Fitchburg - 3805 Compliments of FITCHBURG COAL COMPANY, INC. 4 DAY STREET TEL. 456 FITCHBURG, MASS. Page 99 Compliments of TURUNEN MOTOR COACH Compliments of FITCHBURG HARDWARE COMPANY 50 Laurel Street Telephone 1670 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of GEORGE T. POLLOCK General Store and Gas Station 432 MECHANIC ST. TEL. 4457 FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of HEDSTROM UNION COMPANY Manufacturers of VELOCIPEDES, COASTER WAGONS AND WHEEL TOYS Pi 'age 100