Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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

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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