Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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.

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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