Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1945 volume:

FiTCHBlJRG PUBLIC LIBRARY FITCHBURG. MASS. THE BOULDER FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1945 To the Class of 1945: lust a note to express my admiration and appreciation to you for Your splendid cooperation, Your loyalty to each other and to your school, Your willingness and ability to carry your share in these troubled times, both here at home and at the far places of the earth where some of you are stationed now. You will continue to show those fine qualities of character and ability in the future which you have demonstrated during your years at Fitchburg High School. My best wishes for your continued suc- cess. JAMES A. CHALMERS, Principal. PAGE 2 During nearly your entire high school course our nation, at war, has challenged you to unusual effort and sacrifice. Your response has been most praiseworthy. My wish for you and your generation is that in the cause of peace, which is sure to follow, you may find c still higher challenge to your courage and devotion and that your response may be even more sincere. FRANK M. HOWE, Assistant Principal. PAGE 3 TO JOSEPH ALFRED HARWOOD WE, THE CLASS OF 1945, DEDICATE THIS ISSUE OF THE BOULDER WITH DEEP APPRECIATION OF HIS INTER- EST IN US AS PUPILS AND FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO OUR SCHOOL Board of Editors Editor John Faatz i ssistant Editor Marie Pandiscio Write-up Committee Burleigh Anderson Helen Anttila Kiki Baimas Ruth Butterfield Gloria Carbone Rita Censale Minna Cofman Betty Erickson Constance Flight Patricia Hession Margaret Joyce Joan Littlehale Joan Marceau Isabelle McBride Anna Quarella Robert Robideau Wayne Sunne David Swift Marilyn Towle Dorothy Violette Service Men's Committee Philip Congdon Richard Gushing Snapshots Committee Ruth Farrell Gonstance Lundberg Business Managers Gharles Ghicknavorian Roy Smith Typists Florence Derderian Theresa Guenette Advisors Mr. Kenney — Financial Mr. Hubbard — Editorial Not piesent in the picture. BOULDER 1945 PAGE 6 194 5 BOULDER Faculty Principal James A. Chalmers Assistant Principal Frank M. Howe Heads of Departments Armcincl }. Dufour Modern Languages 1 1 m 1 K i Vi . OU W C iviu LXltrllia liCb fl n n n lji inn RnlnVi K Hnhhorrl ncji ii vv . nuwLiiLi ricjii 1 y J . DU. lifc;! nib Lui Y v ari w . rericms Science vv iiiianj M. MCJ- 'ermoiT ivianuai iris 1 eacnsr s J. Edward Bouvier Hilda M. Mattson Beatrice M. Brigham Virginia M. McDermott Helen M. Brown John L. McManus Leo T. Carney Helen F. Merriam Marie Champagne • Mary G. Murphy Elizabeth A. Clark Anna L. Nason John J. Dillon ■Florence A Nelson William H. Dooling Helen B. O'Donnell James M. Ferrigno Ethel L. Peabody Jane T. Fitzgerald Alice R. Pepin Harold L. Flynn George P. Peters K. Elizabeth Foster Orlana Ranney Sara J. Gibbons Jeannette Richard Clifford A. Gilbert Nicholas G. Ruberti Joseph A. Harwood Edmund B. Ryan Adelberta A. Haskins Pauline J. St. Germain John A. Healey Louise W. Sawyer Bernard A. Horgan Alfred E. Secino John L. Kenney Francis A. Sheehan T. Francis Kielty Bertha L. Sherwin Alice S. Lane Herbert P. Sullivan Robert O. Mailloux Lillian M. Taylor •Resigned April 1945. Eleanor Tucker PAGE 7 PAGE 8 194 5 flTCHBuPG PURliC LIBRARY FITCHBURG. MASS. BOULDER Class Officers Richard Howard Ringqiiist With me for your guide, ye men, dispel your anxious cares. Basketball 2, 3, Track Team 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Class Play 4. Dick . . a prince among men . . popular with every member of the class . . never fails to accomplish his endeavors . . loyal supporter of all school activities . . ranks among the highest in studies, sports, dra- matics. Alice Anna Baldarelli To a valiant heart nothing is impossible. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Senior Class Play Ticket Committee, Reception to the Faculty 4, Councillor 4. Our charming and dignified vice-president . . bright, clear-eyed . . ra- diant with life and vim . . has shown herself an able leader in class 'i affairs . . a smile for everyone . . enjoys bowling, skating, and hiking. Phyllis Margaret Remal The will to do, the soul to dare. Hockey, Volleyball 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club, Senior Class Play 4. Phil . . talkative . . good-natured . . happy-go-lucky . . shows in all sports equal enthusiasm . . faultless dancer . . favorite pastime, eat- ing . . reads mysteries . . spends her summer vacations at Hampton Beach . . hopes to be a nurse. Robert Benito Rossi Mine humor is my life; both grow in one. Basketball 2, Camera Club, Dramatic Club 3, Class Treasurer 3, 4. Bob . . our diligent treasurer . . whole-hearted sincerity . . enjoys all sports especially football and basketball . . successful in every under- taking . . mechanically minded . . will try to repair anything . . favorite subject is physics . . never upset . . takes everything in his stride. . . makes every minute count. PAGE 9 BOULDER 194 5 Matti Allan Aho No worries ever trouble him. Dramatic Club 2. 3, Debating Club 3, Basketball Mgr. 4. A sports enthusiast. . proved a capable manager of the basketball team . . has played on Reipas teams in past years, .an expert skier, .un- certain about what to do after graduating. Woldemor Waino Aho An all-around athlete straight and tall. Football. Basketball 2. 3, 4. Popularly known as Wally. .tall, blond, and slender, .excels in sports . .has won swimming prizes, .fond of hunting. . top ranking sport with Wally is basketball . .one of our football stars, .hobby, dancing., enjoys playing ice hockey .. ambi- tion in this war is to be an aerial- gunner in the Navy. James Edward Allen Virtue never grows old. Band 2. Rides the bus from West Fitch- burg, .carefree, .jovial disposition . .pleasant, .between the quiet and the noisy type.. spends spare time working at Nichols and Frost. . played bass for a while in the band ..plans to attend college if Uncle Sam doesn't need him. Burleigh Robert Anderson Nimble fingers hath he. Senior Reception 4. Called Bill by everyone .. never appears to be in a hurry . .always in demand not only because of his ability as a magician but also for his affable nature and ready wit. . we would still like to know how he changes one dollar into two. Weildco John Anttila Good works make the man. Basketball 3, Relay Team 3. 4. An abundance of thick brown hair, .soft brown eyes., very en- thusiastic about skiing, .outdoor type, .loves to go fishing, .easy to get along with, .enjoys seeing such big time bands as Xavier Cugat, Fred Waring, and Charlie Barnet in f erson . . favors the Navy to the other branches of service. Bernard Carl Araujo Intermingled mirth and earnestness. Relay Team 3, 4, Intra-mural Baseball 3, Senior Reception 4. Easily recognized by his grin from ear to ear. .very energetic and enthusiastic . . dark, mischie- vous eyes, .enjoys all sports, .left to join the U. S. N. Bernard Wilfred Aubuchon The innocent are gay. Known for his cordial manners and bouyant spirits . . plodded through many a drowsy class peri- od and came out with a grin, .just crazy about jazz music and dancing . .college bound next fall. Dominic Donald Aveni A good laugh is like sunshine. Councillor 2 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Relay Team 3. Short and studious. . from the East Side . . likes to work around cars, .works at the A6P..was on the Junior Prom Committee . . a councillor for three years, .would like to go into the Navy Air Corps. PAGE 10 194 5 BOULDER Domcnic Balducci From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. Small with dark hair and smiling dark eyes, .shy manner . . favorite sport, football, .collects old coins . .hopes to go further in his educa- tion. George Basilic The glory is not in never falling but in rising every time you fall. Junior-Senior Reception 3. Quiet, .well-mannered, .good na- tured..tall, dark, always ready to lend a helping hand . . smooth dancer, .enjoys a good fast game of basketball . .now in Navy. Charles Bilionis A gentleman of honest deeds. Councillor 2, Relay Team 3, Juni- or-Senior Reception, Senior Class Pronhecy. Always dependable, .easy to g t along with, .smooth dancer., neat dresser, .spends most of his after- noons working at his father's store ..member of the Holy Trinity choir . . plans to attend University of Vermont. Edward Philip Boudreau An industrious lad in every way. Curly head . . somewhat on the quiet side, .boyish friendliness .. manly gentility, .never has much to say. .basketball favorite sport. . played on Sterling Station team. . he is now in the Navy. Raymond Rene Bourque IJis years but young, his experience old. Tall, heavy-set. .practical joker . .commercial student . . part-timer at School Department, .his car, his pride and joy. Raymond Braune With words we govern men. Orchestra, Debating Club 2, 3, 4, Baseball 4. Never seen without being heard . .can hold his own on any debating team, .never appears particularly overworked, .ambition, to see all forty-eight states, .future career un- decided. Armand Claude Brousseau Men of few words are the best men. Relay 2, 3, 4, Baseball 4, Senior Reception to the Faculty. Somewhat on the quiet side, .un- assuming . . likeable . . possesses a keen sense of humor, .hobbies de- pend on the season, .in other words skating and basketball in winter, baseball in spring.. and those are not his only interests. Frank David Bull Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wizdom. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Track Team 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Chair- man 4. Enjoys studying . . intends to make a career of the Army, .loves parties, .collects records as a hobby . .a wizard at history, .enjoys a daily coke. PAGE 11 BOULDER 194 5 Chester Burwick Not a u'oi-d uyith him but is a jest. Dramatic Club 2, Baseball 3. Fonfball 4. Chet. .cheerful . . friendly . . un- ruffled.. calm .. tops in tfie sports world .. mainstay of the football team, .no : too fond of study, .quiet and agreeable . . will try anything once., likes swimming .. takes cverythinq in his stride .. plans to join the Navy. Robert Donald Cadieux A merry heart maketli a cheerful countenance. Basketball, Football 4. Tall, well built, good looking. . a smooth dancer, .basketball, foot- ball are favorite sports, .seen at all school affairs., has a mischievous tvv'ink'e in his eyes. Robert Edmund Caron The Inshion wears out more apparel than the man. Dramatic Club 3, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Boh.. small in stature.. a gift of wit. .remembered for his work in the Dramatic Club's plays and ski'.s. .intends to join the Navy. Charles Wilfred Chickna- , voriai?. He )s a man diligent in his business. Junior Prom 3, Business Mjr.. Boulder 4. One of the highlights of our class, .a very able worker as Mr. Howard can tell you. .always will- ing to assist in anything which would help the class, .never missed a basketball game . . remember all the cheering he did. John Thomas Condon Speech is great but silence is greater. A tall, good looking boy from the East Side, .easy to get along with ..a little bashful with the girls., quiet and studious, .works at the Clover Hill Dairy, .likes to draw. . prefers the Navy Air Corps. Philip Cov les Congdon ( is often the part of rcise men to be silent. Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Senior Play, Junior-Senior Recep- tion, Senior Reception to the Fac- ulty, Service Men's Committee, Bo lder. A tall, good-looking kid. .easy to get along with, .very much interest- ed in sports, .quite a flash at bas- ketball.. always figuring out some oroblem, mathematical or otherwise . .would like to teach in Fitchburg High. Roland Arthur Congram Merry mischief in his eye. Football 4. Junie, stout, and good looking. . much interested in sp)orts, such as football, baseball, basketball, and hunting, played on the football tea :: of '44. Paul Minton Costello O, true in niord and tried in deed. nn-.d 2, 3, Basketball 4. Minty..a member of the Bungi boys' club, .from the South Side. . a member of our basketball squad ..a genial gentleman, but seldom s- en with girls, .he plans to enter the Navy, .is worrying at the pros- pect of being stationed among the WAVES. PAGE 12 194 5 BOULDER Doncdd Joseph Cowdrey There's a place and means for every man alive. Greets you with a hearty Hel- lo , .contrives to hold down a job at Wonder Bakers.. easy going., unperturbed manner, .believes no- thing is as bad as over-study, .can usually be seen around the Peari Street bridge. William Speares Crawford Happy as the duy is lony. Dramatic Club 3. 'I'all of stature .. possesses an everlasting good humor, and love ot fun. .known as the live wire or the class.. at least he kept iua friends amused in those study peri- ods with Miss Haskins. Richard David Gushing lie is abcays liyht of heart. Relay Team 3, Service Men's Committee, Boulder 4, Junior Sen- ior Reception, Dramatic Club. Dick, .one of our favorite seniors . .lightened our path to learning by his ever-pleasant grin, .live wire of his classes, .or to put it mildly, a genial classmate .. hopes he will keep his sense of humor throughout his stay in the Navy. Lawrence Henry Dauphinais Practice is the bed of all instructors. Dramatic Club 3, Relay Race 3, 4, Intra-mural Baseball 3, Senior Reception Committee 4. Better known as Duffy., kepi busy with his work at I. L. Co. . . good humor is a habit with him. . never accuse him of causing mucn of the noise . . call him shy and retiring. John Joseph Degen Full vf pep, easy to please. Band 2, 3, Dramatic Club 4. Full of pep and vim at all times . .very friendly, .sincere, .depend- able, .sometimes called Frankie. . takes- part in all sports, especially skiing, .loves to dance, .his hobby, flying .. plans to attend a business school after graduation. John Maurice Demers Tlie virtue lies in the struggle, not the pri::e. Tennis 2, 3, Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Chub .. musician of the class., plays sax, clarinet, piano equally well, .spends spare time playing in various bands.. will also be re- membered for his fine performance cn the stage, .be prepared to hear announced someday Chub Demers, the Jazz King. James Edward Deneen He only is a well-made man iv}i.o has a good determination. Jim .. innocent blue eyes., sharp dresser, .loves bright colors, .would shed his blood for West Fitchburg ..pastime, wading through fudge sundaes, .his warm smHe takes the chill from the ice he delivers after school. Daniel DiGeronimo Music is the poetry of the air. Band, Orchestra 2, 3. Danny., known for his tremen- dous height .. undeniable, charming manner with the fairer sex. .always up to the minute in dress, .is solid with a sax . . played with Gene Carlson's orchestra, .smooth on the dance floor . . a good commercial s!udent..his theme song now is, Anchors Aweigh. PAGE 13 BOULDER 194 5 Louis Charles DiNatale The only way to have a friend is to be one. A lesser known boy of the class ..works every day after school., favorite pastime, an evening at the movies with the boys, .likes to play football, .smooth dancer, .intends to enter the service. Efthimios DoulopKJulos When he speaks, he speaks his mind. Junior-Senior Reception 3, Senior Reception 4, Senior Assembly, Ring Committee, Class Prophecy, Relay Team Mgr. Roundfaced . . eyes that twinkle ..laughs easily .. plays what he calls basketball . . a good gloom chaser, .hopes to join the Navy. Paul Winston Dunn A quiet manner hid the mischief in his eye. Winnie, .drum major, .at his best when conversations turn to sports . .always joking, .plays the drums . .likes all popular music, .at home in a sweater, .weak point, coke and devil dogs, .plans to join the Navy. Leo William Durkin Employ thy time well if thou meanst to gain leisure. Junior-Senior Reception 3, Relay Team, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Has eyes that talk and likes to use them to emphasize his speech. . loves to amuse everyone with witty remarks, .is rumored to be a smooth dancing partner, .has an especially soft, low, soothing voice.. has all the natural gifts for making the salesman he hopes to be. Robert Joseph Durkin Mischief, thou art afoot. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Councillor 4. Bob. .very shy around the girls, but quite a character with the gang, .we'd be lost without his constant joking.. a shining light in baseball.. so dangerous at bowling that he has to set up his own pins. . good crooner when by himself. . wants to be a Marine. Eustace Gunnar Erickson Be just and fear not. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, Basket- ball 4. Bud. .tall, blond, silent type, .de- pendable, friendly chap.. good pal . .likes all sports, including dancing . .wants to be a coach. John Edward Erickson A little nonsense noiv and then Is relished by the best of men. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, Glee Club 3. An easy going, good natured senior, .mischievous sense of humor . .his bass horn is a valuable asset in the band, .plans to join the Air Corps. Richard Erickson Nothing is impossible to industry. foolball 2. Tall . . light brown hair . . blue eyes, .quiet type, .winsome smile. . played football, .works as a mail carrier at Post Office, .future to be determined by Uncle Sam. PAGE 14 194 5 BOULDER John Edtnond Faatz Large was his bounty and his soul sincere. Football Manager 3, 4, Editor, The Boulder 4. Ability to achieve, .never failing fund of humor. . that's John com- plete, .indispensable member of our class, .staunch supporter of Hi-Y club, .will be long remembered for his work as editor-in-chief of The Boulder. Ray Nichols Fenno Qtiiet and modest he goes his way. Football, Band. All-around fellow.. the tops in athletics, .we won't forget his flying tackle on the football field, .skis, skates, and plays baseball, .high scorer in basketball . .likes to read . . plays the trombone . . eats any- thing., quiet and conscientious .. easy to get along with, .his goal is Annapolis. Henry Lawrence Fischer A good man without pretense; blest with plain reason and common sense. Councillor 2, 3, 4, Track Team 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Ring Com- mittee 4. Better known as Bud.. a loyal Red and Gray fan. .often seen cheering the Fitchburg eleven or Fitchburg five, .ambition, to be- come an electrical engineer.. a ca- pable stage manager. Wilham Angier Forbes, Jr. For he was a jolly good fellow. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Glee Club 3. Bill . . a joke for every situation . . enjoys craftwork. .favorite sport i.s swimming . . skis . . paints . . bowls . . owns an extensive collection of sea shells . . is a snappy dresser . . wants to be an interior decorator. Robert Damon Fritz Faithful, gentle, fun-loving. Dramatic Club 3. Bob. .his interest was superter- restrial. .spent many hours at the airport at Camp Devens. .enjoyed football and hunting . . now in Army Air Corps training as a gun- ner. Alfred Godin Success by industry and labor. Freddie.. has a great admira- tion for the wild blue yonder. . spends many spare hours building model planes, .likes to read books on aeronautics, .desires to join the Air Corps. Richard Emory Goodspeed Literature is the immortality of speech. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, Debating Club 3, Class Color Com- mittee, Track, Band 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Red and Gray, Round Table 4. Active on the boys' debating team, .prefers hunting for a pas- time., likes books.. works at the Public Library and the Fitchburg Creamery, .wants to be a chemical engineer. . plans to attend North- western University or Worcester Tech. Clark Lee Greene Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Glee Qub 3, 4, Senior Reception to the Faculty 4, Relay Team. Dependable . . consistently quiet . . serious, .reserved, .many capabili- ties . . hobby, collecting stamps . . destined to be a great musician. . excellent piano and organ player. . will enter New England Con- servatory of Music in September specializing in the study of organ and voice. PAGE 15 BOULDER 1945 William Albert Guenette Industry is the parent of fortune. Band and Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Music lover, .our ace drummer. . his hfe is given over to his art. . not many excel him in this field. . headed for college this summer. Earl Leonard Hartwell Character makes its own destiny. Band 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3. Playboy in and out of class, .a star on the ballroom floor . . abhors conservative dress . . good-looking features and wavy hair have capti- vated more than one fair he-art in the past. John Edward Heisson Employment brings enjoyment. Courteous and businesslike ap- pearance.. never has much to say . .especially interested in football and swimming .. plans to study engineering. Robert Lawrence Hesselgren His failings lean to the virtue side. Tall, blond, and strictly on the handsome side . . another former member of the basketball team who row wears Navy blues, .often seen with his pal, Wally . . can be re- membered for his star pivot posi- tion on the Reipas Team. Lov rence Milton Hicks Promise is most shown when the least is said. Band 3. Hickey. .a lad from Westminster . .prefers to fool rather than study usually seen avoiding Miss f-faskins after second lunch (that lunch tray you know) . .member of the band, .worked on Roper's farm after school.. has enlisted in the Marines and is awaiting call. Albert Edward Holmes hai e music in my soul. Junior Assembly 3, Senior-Fresh- man Assembly 4. Happy Hank . . a nickname earned by his excellent guitar play- ing and vocalizing . . one of our quieter members . . likes winter sports, and flashy ties.. will eat anything but onions, .collects post cards .. prefers western music, .in- tends to be a mechanic in the Air Corps. Robert Joseph Joachim A man is what he knoweth. Orchestra 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball, Class Color Committee 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Reception to Faculty 4. Joe., the tall, silent type., plays the trumpet, .collects popular music for a hobby .. hamburgers with all the trimmings .. happy-go-lucky .. sincere aspirations, .shy. .crooner a la Crosby . .center in basketball., eye on diploma from Northeastern College .. plans to be an architect or a mechanical engineer. Edwin Eino Kaarela am not in the roll of common men. Band 2, 3, 4, Basketball, Or- chestra, Junior-Senior Reception 3. An expert at basketball .. known to everyone as Eek.. always with Earl Hartwell. .pastime playing his clarinet or saxophone, .usually seen twirling his key chain, .accompa- nies his father auctioneering . . favorite subject, recess, .plans to attend Massachusetts Maritime A- cademy. PAGE 16 194 5 BOULDER William Robert Kane Good nature is a special charm. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Relay Team 3. Good-natured . . laughing brown eyes., curly black hair., hobby is cars, .ambition in this war is to be a radioman in the Navy, .has a preference for skating, dancing, and bands, .a member of the Y.M.C.A. . .Bill has hopes of taking courses in college after the war to become a Navy mechanic. Richard Donald Kent Greatness consists of goodness. Basketball 3, 4. An ardent basketball fan and player. . always has a friendly smile, .has about him the genial na- ture of the sunny Southside. .we'll probably be seeing him in the Navy blue after graduation. Bruno Richard Keronen There's a laughing devil in his sneer. Dramatic Club 4. Blond and good-looking .. pleas- ingly attractive smile .. well-liked by the opposite sex. .is brilliant in his school work . . interested in guns and hunting, .has enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Lauri Elis Kujanpaa A tower o] strength is an honest man. Red and Gray 2. 3, 4. Dark hair and eyes . . excellent student .. always ready to lend a helping hand . . an ardent dance band fan. .part-timer at the school bank, .will make someone an ex- cellent stenographer and book- keepver. Gerard Arthur Landry O, this boy lends mettle to us all. Usually quiet and low voiced. . ever ready for fun with the boys. . hobby, raising pigeons . . favorite sport, basketball, .plans to join the Marines. Robert Leo Leamy His good value we realize. Quiet, not shy, but almost.. not fond of school, but still working on it. .likes to play basketball, .always lots of fun. .hopes to join the Navy. Ernest Joseph LeBlanc The most of a man's fortune is in his own hands. Senior Day Committee 4. One of our veterans of World War II. .quiet and retiring, .a true gentleman. . fine sense of humor., reserved in appearance and con- duct., did well as chairman of the Red Cross Drive. William Joseph LeBlanc Qiiiet persons are welcome everywhere. Relay Team 3, 4, Halloween Dance Committee 3. A carefree, happy student, .neat but shy.. warm, friendly smile., fine sense of humor, .gets as much out of childish pranks as we do. PAGE 17 BOULDER 1945 Joseph Frank Lemmo Care's his enemy to life. Dark, smiling eyes, .tall, lanky. . loves a good argument, .ardent baseball fan.. now in the U. S. Navy. Clifton Robert Leupold His interests range o'er everything. Band 2. Clif . .unassuming ways, .gay . . daring .. usually wears bright and flashy lumberjack shirts . . eats, sleeps, and breathes skiing.. is the vice-president of the Fitchburg Ski Club .... hopes to make skiing his profession .. expects to go into the Army soon. Joseph Levanti. Jr. 'Tis a good will makes intelligence. Junior Prom 3, Junior-Senior Re- ception, Track Team. The athletic type . . in winter he carves a mean figure on ice.. he has an efficient line that he uses both on teachers and girls.. has already secured his driver's license . .plans to be a store manager, .ex- pert swimmer, .enjoys camping out of doors. Robert Leino Lystila Brightly sinile, sveetly sing. riee Club 2, 3, 4. Good-natured . . platinum haired . .loves a good time like the rest of us. .chief interest, fishing .. knack for wood carving .. plans to enter the Army. Anlhony Benedict Marotta O, what may man within him hide Though angel on the outward side. Halloween Dance Committee 4. Keen and lively.. very capable in his studies, .he is known for his humorous remarks, .fond of outside sports. Stanley Richard Mattson Men are but cliildren of a larger growth. Band 2, 3, Orchestra, Football. Blond . . brown eyes . . presents an unruffied and equable aspect at a. I times, .expects to enter the Navy and specialize in radio, .completed iciT years of high school in three. . plays the sax and clarinet. .Stan's 'j. veet notes always ring above all others at rehearsals . . post war plans include college. Norman William May Tlte pupil of impulse. Football 2, 3, 4, Junior Assembly 3, Relay Team 3, 4, Senior Recep- tion, Baseball, Senior Play 4. Shifty . . tall, blond, husky . . a- chieved outstanding success on the football field, .always ready for fun., likes to read and draw, .his future is in the hands of Uncle Sam. Ernest Russell Maynord Dut, oh, he dances such a way. Band 2, 3, 4. Blue eyes, .curly red hair, .plays the trombone in the school band . . comes from South Ashburnham.. popularly hailed as Red. .ambition is to take over father's machine shop . . enjoys particularly swim- ming, skiing, baseball, and toot- ball . . hobby is his trombone . . a piachinist mate in the Navy is his choice in the service. PAGE 18 194 5 BOULDER James Everett McGregor The load becomes light which is borne with cheerfulness. Comes from the metropolis cal- led West Fitchburg . . not particu- larly concerned with study . . much interested in his manual training class. Richard James Meehan Deeds, not ivords. Relay Team 3, 4. Richie's smile should melt the ice he delivers. . presents a silent, modest impression . . take a look beneath the exterior! His motto West Fitchburg against the World .. prefers driving to every- thing else except eating, .the proud owner of a 1934 Plymouth, always packed to overflowing, .is often seen just moseying along'., wonder what happens when he's in a hurry? James Douglas Mefien have immortal longings in me. Band 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Sen- ior Class Reception. Jim . . always on the go either, in the schoolroom or on the ball field, .a natural for comedy . . re- member Jim in the Senior Recep- tion?, .gave us a song an'd dance right through high school. Wesley Bernard Moquin. Jr. To be merry best becomes you. Boys Debating Club 4, Drama- tic Club. Shining and blinding is the pic- ture of Bernard.. has a car of hi.s own.. intends to be a salesman., basketball is his chief- sport, .rol- ler skating, his chief hobby. George Herbert Morong He is often seen but seldom heard. Basketball 2, Junior-Senior 'Re- ception 3 , Senior Reception to Faculty 4. Good looking features and a quiet demeanor hide a head .full of mischief, .goes through life in an easy manner, .bound for a suc- cessful career in the Navy. Lucien Arnold Muller Rather quiet, rather shy. Debating Club, Dramatic Club 4. Tall, blond, good looking. . con- servative and shy. .earnest student . . straightforward . . likes fishing, reading, and baseball . . would like lo continue his studies. Richard Johnson Murray Blushing is the color of virtue. Richie.. has a high voice .. known by his smile, .builds model airplanes in spare time.. likes to ski and skate, .forever making pa- per airplanes, .liked by all for his sense of humor, .plans to work and enter the Armed Forces. George Everett Mustakangas Obey and be attentive. Blue-green eyes .. dimples .. fair- haired .. likes basketball and hunt- ing, .collects stamps, .favori'e read- ing is history . . rewarded with a dic- tionary for winning the Worcester Telegram Spelling Bee in the 8tli grade . .ambition is to be a dairy farmer. . favors the Army to the other branches of service. PAGE 19 BOULDER 1945 Tauno Edward Myllykongas His limbs are cast in manly mould. Tall, athletic . . quiet, courteous manner . . honor student . . his serious expression hides a pleasant disposi- tion, .passes his leisure hours at the Y. M. C. A... future in hands of Uncle Sam. Mark Joseph Nadeau Ma7i liath iiis joy. Senior Reception Committee 4. Tomate..all around fellow.. ar- dent sports fan. .baseball, football, basketball, .owns quite a collection of specialized model airplanes . . easy to get along with.. reads in every spare moment, .favorite sub- ject was third year French (all girl class!) . .joined the Navy to see the world. John Nicholas Nikitas Honest endeavor is sure reward. An enthusiastic sports fan . . favorite sports, baseball, basketball, and football . . favorite pastime, leading.. has no definite plans for the future other than joining the armed forces. James Myles O'Day Always agreeable and cheerful is hf-. Basketball 3, 4, Senior Reception 4. Has always been called Shorty. . recognized as one of our best basketball players., has had the privilege of leading our team in many of its victories, .staunch sup- porter of Hi-Y Club, .know he will do great things for Uncle Sam. Nicholas John Pappas Good-natured and self-possessed. Glee Club 2. Bouncing with vim and vitality ..boyish charm, .frequently visits 201 . .red rosy cheeks show him to be an outdoor man. .always a smile , .staunch supporter of the Evzones . . to join the Army. Antonio Sam Pasquale A happy and carefree lad is he. Known as Tony, .average height . .dark hair . . brown eyes . . likes cancing . . is especially good at bowling. ..has already left for Uncje Sam's Navy. John Rudolph Ratila am master of my fate. Jussi..tall, blond, and husky .. does weight lifting at the Y. M. C. A., .well known for his good sense of humor, .now in the Army. Joseph Ricciuti I'll find a way or make one. Relay Team 3, 4. Joe. .a broad smile or happy grin, .long dark hair . . rates hig'i with his classmates, .favorite sport, roller skating. PAGE 20 194 5 BOULDER Herman Milner Rice A finished gentleman from top to toe. Better known as Sunny, .popular with the office and the gang, .hails from the South Side . . smooth dancer, .goes hunting in his spare time. Robert Francis Robideau A man not of words, but action. One of the most humorous boys in our class . . continually enter- tained us with his witty remarks. . however never found neglecting his studies, .combines work and play harmoniously . . all in all he s a reg'lar fella. Leo John Roiko The apparel oft proclaims the man. Band 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3. iBrown eyes and wavy black hair, .pleasant disposition . . hobby is hunting, .works on an oil truck after school hours., fond of skiing . .has a student pilot's certificate to fly a plane, .plans to join the Navy. Napoleon Robert Rouisse The secret of success is constancy and purpose. Dark hair . . blue eyes with a nice dimple on his chin . . pals with Chester Schlichter. .likes many out- door sports, especially hunting and fishing . . plans to join the Navy after graduation. Gerald Roy To make a virtue of necessity. One of the quieter lads in our school . . has a serious outlook on life . . generally a man of few words unless concerning sports . . plans to join the Army after gradua- tion. John Russo like fun, like everyone. Calm, quiet, and friendly . . un- ruffled disposition whose main ob- jectives are the problems at hand . . quite a fashion plate . . is planning on going into the Army. George William Saari lie is witty, he is wise. He's a terror for his siee. Small in stature . . dynamic per- sonality . . interested in mechanics . . he has built a motorcycle from spare parts, .has left for the Navy. Marco Salerno Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Sdudent Council 4. A tall, ambitious senior who radiates friendliness . . during one period of his high-school education he got up at five a.m. every morn- ing and delivered milk three hours before coming to school . . hopes to help protect his country by joining the Air Corps. PAGE 21 BOULDER 194 5 William Thomas Scanlon Slow and deliberate was his manner. Dramatic Club 3. One of the smaller members of our class . . never misses any of the school sports . . loves danc- ing . . a good conversationalist . . plans to be an electrician or radio engineer. Chester Henry Schlichter What he thought, he nobly dared. Enjoys hunting . . a disciple of Isaac Walton., took the electrical course. .hoF es after the war to be- come an electrician, .bound for the Navy. Arthur Louis Sharos By name and nature he can win. Basketball 2, Relay Team. The perfect physical specimen. . one of our many gallant Greeks. . loves basketball and is a good play- er, .quiet nonchalant manner . . headed for the Navy. Robert Joseph Shortsleeves He is of (I quiet nnlure. Tall, dark, .somewhat on the silent side, .chief interest bowling . . can run up a high score, .future up to Uncle Sam. Fred William Smith Faithful avd likeable is he. Band 2, Orchestra 2, 4. Could never earnestly be accused of taking life too seriously .. chief interest, bowling, billiards . . can usually be seen at the Putnam Street Bowling Alley. Roy Andrew Smith Not quiet, not loud, b?t( noticeable in a crowd. Band 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Bas- ketball 4, Junior-Senior Relay, Or- chestra, Business Mgr., The Boulder. Tall and good looking . . very cheerful, always with a smile on his face, .plays in the band and the orchestra . . likes such sports as hunting and fishing .. hopes to go into the Navy Air Corps. Alfred Rocco Stropparo Silence is most noble. Relay Team 3, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Intra-mural Baseball. Perfect example of the phrase, Tall, dark, and handsome , .wavy brown hair, hazel eyes, .sometimes known as Victor Mature, .sociable with everyone . . constantly seen with Duffy, .can always be found at his locker at 8:14 a.m.. .collects records and has fun imitating them ..can imitate Bing Crosby fairly well . . listens to name bands con- stantly, .plans to join the Navy. Wavne Austin Sunne Be true to ijonr word, your work, and your friends. Dramatic Club 4, Write-Up Committee, Co-Chairman Hallow- een Dance Committee. Cheerful . . considerate . . helpful . .always prepared for the worst. . forever repairing things . . favorite soort is swimming .. will try any- thing once . . possesses a head of very red hair . . practical joker. . works part-time at Elliot's. . plans to join the Navy after graduation. PAGE 22 194 5 BOULDER David Lloyd Swift Take him far all in all, I shall not look upon his like again. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior- Senior Reception 3, Senior Recep- tion to Faculty 4, Class Ring Com- mittee. Dave, .friendliness personified. . a wonderful sense of humor, .bril- liant impromptu class recitations. . I ersonality plus . . sincere aspira- tions carefully veiled by a lacka- daisical attitude, .color combina- tions sometimes rather startling . . susceptible to all beautiful things. . indispensable to committees for an- nouncements over the P. A., .makes dancing a frequent hobby, .envious collection of records. . (a reserve in the Air Corps) . William Raloh Tapply We are sure to hear much of his deeds. Dark and handsome .. the cyno- sure of many eyes, not only in the senior class but in junior and sophomore circles as well, .outside recreation consists of superb danc- ing . . his genial personality will carry him a long way. Romolo Testarmata The ijiiod mini alone is free. Band 2. 3, 4, Orchestra. A medium built, ruddy complex- ioned fellow, .chief interest, music, especially clarinet and saxophone ..hobby, photography .. expects to enter the service. Gerard Azphy Thibert Everythinn handsome about him. Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4, Football, Junior Relay Team 3, Junior Prom. Expressive brown eyes, .tall and lanky .. played end on the footb ill team, .has been dubbed Skippy by classmates, .holds the position ol guard on the Sterling Station Jun- iors' basketball team . . vice-pres. of the Hi-Y Club, .plays ping-pong and the xylophone expertly, .inter- ested in farming . . ambition is to attend a military academy . .Skip- py's plans for the future include flying and the Air Corps. John Trevenen Thomas A merry heart doeth ijood like a medicine. Band 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Jun- ior-Senior Relay 3, Football 4. Treve. .tall, red headed, studious . .from West Fitchburg. .interested in sports, .is on the football team. . general manager of stock room at Kresges. .wants to join the Navy. William Albert Thomas Beinfj nimble footed he hath outrun us. Football 2, 3, 4. Bill.. husky and good looking., excels and takes part in all sports ..football being his favorite .. was on Junior-Senior Reception Com- mittee and also took part in the reception .. in the Navy .. enjoys opera, symphonies, and all types of classical music, .excellent swim- mer, skier, skater. Melvin James Tobin Honest endeavor is sure reward. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, Junior Relay Team 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. Quiet and good natured . . has the qualities to be well liked., tall and dark, .air of confidence, .studi- ous likes -books but is not a book worm .. principal recreations, box- ing and wrestling .. member of the band, .plans to join the Marines. Chester Walker Towle Kindness is virtue itself. Football 3, 4. Called Chet by his friends.. is always whistling . . crazy about basketball .. is a member of the Westminster team, which is in the Wachusett League, .likes football. . favorite subject, biology .. plans to enter the Marine Corps. PAGE 23 BOULDER 194 5 Robert Arthur Upton Ability in means and choice. Bob. .sharp dresser . . weaknsss, mustaches, .loves baseball . . ap- pears very bashful, we wonder?. . dislikes homework . . happy - go- lucky fellow, .popular with the girls . .very quiet in study, .nice smile. . works at Rollstone Worsted in the shipping department .. is in Army Air Corps Reserve. Robert Everett Valiton Brevity is the soul of wit. Ski Club 2, Intra-mural Baseball, Band 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Recep- tion 3. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Call me Val..a fine sense of humor and friendly smile.. backs up the cheering section at all games ..attends all dances and dances well . . plays the trumpet . . his favorite sport is skiing . . hopes to join the Navy. William Leeming Walmsley Principle is ever my motto, not expediency. Band 4. Somewhat of the silent type, .on? of our trumpet players in the band ..can usually be seen reading his newspaper . . took his junior and senior studies in one year. Francis Bernard Walsh He whose goodness is a part of himself is a real man. Dramatic Club. Exceedingly bashful in the pres- ence of young women, .crack shot with a gun . . spends spare time hunting . . ideal student . . always knows his lesson . . naval career ahead of him. Kenneth Leslie Willard So mucli tyiirlh and ivit. Football, Intra-mural Baseball 2, Dramatic Club, Competitive Plays 2, 3, 4, Red and Gray 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Junior- Senior Relay Team, Cheerleader 3, 4, Glee Club. Senior Class Play 4, Write-Up Com., Senior Reception to Faculty. Kenny., peppy cheerleader .. ex- tremely good-natured . . vast sense of humor, .favorite sports are bas- ketball and football, .enjoys life to the utmost . . active member of Christian Endeavor . . efficient treasurer of the Dramatic Club., works part-time at the Y. . plans to enter Springfield College after the war and become a coach. Henry Albert Withington One of these Ashburnham boys. . works outside of school at Fitch- burg Motor Sales, Inc. . . spends spare time repairing cars and build- ing model airplanes, .interested in sports, fishing, skiing, skating, bas- ketball, and swimming, .is a movie fan. .plays the banjo, .likes science, I'kes to read . . plans to be a me- chanic. Samuel Zanghi Many a true ivord is spoken in jest. Junior Prom 3, Dramatic Club. His sober expression is very misleading .. persistent good nature baseball, basketball tops with him. .crazy about popular music. . has quite a collection of records. . future depends on Uncle Sam. Alfred Orlando Zarrella All's well that ends well. Junior Relay, Junior-Senior Re- ception 3, Football 4, Senior Re- ception to Faculty. Zeke or Al . .take your choice. . a good student, often the nucleus of mischief, .never too busy to stop and be friendly . . one of the stars at our Senior Reception, .shy in a crowd, but wonderful sport when with the boys. PAGE 24 194 5 BOULDER Judith AbeU A merry heart goes all the day. Junior-Senior Reception 3. Judy . . charming disposition . . dependable . . sincere. . innumerous friends, .indulges in all sports hiking, skating, swimming . . loves to dance, .usually in the company of Fay Bigwood and June Sands. . plans to do office work after gradu- ation. Marguerite Ada Anderson Inspire every soul with unusual yladness. Peggy . . favorite saying, Oh, darn it! , .prefers drawing to other subjects, .right at home in athletics . .spends spare time eating West- ern sandwiches, .likes to read, .al- ways cheerful, .works as a sander at Davidson's in Ashburnham plans to work upon graduation. Jacqueline Muriel Aiitil She has a wonderful gift of making friends. Dramatic Club 2, 4. Better known as Jackie, .a smart dresser, .an enchanting personality . .favorite sport is swimming, .hob- by, taking pictures . . has a larq; variety of snapshots .. plans to be a hairdresser after graduation loves nice clothes. Lorraine Juliette Antil like fun with cvcri one. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Tennis, Field Hockey 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Glee Club, Volleyball 3, 4. Penny knits many lovely sweat- ers and will always offer you some of her fine cooking, .a C. A. P. Cadet . . tennis and basketball are her favorite sporLs. .plans to go in- to chemical research. Helen Elizabeth Anttila The secret of sticcess is constancy of purpose. Field Hockey 2, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Halloween Dance Committee, Write-up Committee 4. One of our prides in the scho- lastic line . . High Honor, Gold F Student, .loves all her classes .. claims that she will never be a chemist . . will always remember her as quiet and unassuming, .plans to go in training at Burbank Hos- pital. Edith Louise Bacon Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Large brown eyes .. brunette .. sunny disposition .. hobby is keep- ing scrapbooks . . ambition is to travel out West, .biographies and novels are her favorite reading material, .works as stock girl at W. T. Grant Co. .. nickname Edie .. prefers classical music . . favorite sport is bowling, .plans to do office work. Rose Mary Baggio Honor lies in toil. Blond hair and blue eyes, .part- timer at the School Department . . favorite pastime, dancing, .very so- ciable and easy to get along with. . plans for the future not known. Kiki Joan Baimas She's a regular girl in every way. Write-up Committee, Class Proph- ecy Committee, Dramatic Club, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Dark hair and dark eyes, .very friendly . . born in Greece . . quiet type .. excellent sense of humor .. part-timer for Miss Mattson. .en- joys reading and sewing, .hopes to do secretarial work. PAGE 25 BOULDER 194 5 Barbara Anne Bamiord Simplicity in all things is hardest to be copied. Dramatic Club 2, Class Prophesy Committee, Senior Class Ring Com- mittee, Senior Reception to the Faculty 4. A tall, blond, miss, .her principal interest seems to be the Civil Air Patrol.. a dependable student.. al- ways appears on the honor roll . . usually seen in sport clothes, .plans to be a social worker. Alice Mildred Barnes Full of mischief, a jolly good sort. Baseball 2, Dramatic Club 3, 4. A twin, .blond hair and blue eyes . .dashes about the corridors with a mischievous gleam in her eyes. . life of the party, .like her sister she is always known to pay her debts, .hopes to take up hairdress- ing after graduation. Anna Lillian Barnes A (jirl with spirit and pep. Blond hair and blue eyes . . has worked at soda fountains ever since she was old enough, .skates and swims, .wants to take up hair- dressing. Jean Carolyn Battles A sunny disposition is a treasure. A great lover of animals, es- pecially horses, .an expert rider. . has won several ribbons for riding at Barre and Winchendon. .usually whistling . . likes English . . called Jim or Queenie . . plans to attend Fitchburg Teachers' College. Leda Louise Bean The mirror of all courtesy. Glee Club 4. A quiet member of the class . . small with dark brown hair and a winning smile, .believe it or not, Louise has a very fine soprano voice which she has kept hidden for all these years, .is undecided as to what she will do after graduation. Rachel Anita Bcaulieu A quiet girl, well-known to few. Volleyball 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. A part-timer . . Miss Mattson's able assistant . . always smiling. . called Peanut bv her friends . . a whiz at bookkeeping . . a book- keeper at Fitchburg's Sterlina Sta- tion., a night operator at West- minster Telephone Exchange .. fu- ture plans undecided. E ; her Alice Bernstein There is no wisdom like frankness. Junior Motto Committe 3, Red ?nd Gra y Board 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Round Table 4. Her naturally wavy dark hair frames a pleasing countenance . . likes all kinds of good music. col- lects hooks and sundry articles from different magazines which in- terest her.. fond of reading, bad- minton, and swimming . . fervently desires to travel in Europe and study in English and German uni- versities, .plans to be a librarian. Jennie Bicoules Tall and slender grace has she. Hockev 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Reception 4. Jen . .lively, lovely brown eves., pleasing personality .. full of fun., fond of sports, .has many souvenirs from Greece .. excels in dancing., 'oves every kind of music from Boogie Woogie to Beethoven . . or- ganist at the Holy Trinity Church . .hopes to go to a business college. PAGE 26 194 5 BOULDER Fanny Elizabeth Bigwood Be ( lad and your friends are many. Dramatic Club 4. Fay.. a cheery smile for every- one., known for her big, sparkling brown eyes, .detests her first name . . loves and cherishes her many friends, .enjoys all outdoor sports ..preferably hiking and swimming . .crazy about dancing. Edna Billington Keep a good conscience ; 'tis a constant friend. Dramatic Club 2, 3. Very quiet, .well-liked, .favorite subject, bookkeeping . .spends free time in summer swimming, .works after school, .collects pverfumes and rare pictures, .plans to work in an office upon graduation. Beatrice Ann Bray Her modesty is worthy of wide imitation. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Gifted with a keen sense of hu- mor, .always around when a good time is at hand, .has done much to brighten the hours of her classmates ..reading and bike riding, her fa- vorite pastimes, .has a collection of souvenirs from various countries her brother has visited. Elizabeth Mary Brown Tlic brave and hold persist ' even ayainst failure. Field Hockey. Volleyball, Bas- ketball, Glee Club 2. 3. Thanks giving Dance Committee 4. A combination of brown eyes and fluffy blond hair. . overflowim with energy and pep. .a confirmed jitterbug . . favorite pastimes are swimming and dancing . . enjoys skating, .better known as Betty or Brownie . . works at Nichols and Frost after school hours, .ambition is to be a nurse . . plans to attend St. Vincents' Hospital. Ruth Alden Butterfield A carefree smile that won't come off. Band, Basketball 2. 3, 4, Dramat- ic Club, Orchestra 3, 4, Write-up Committee, Red and Gray Board 4. Bucky . . full of pep and vim . . cheerful grin . . at home on the athletic field, .basketball is her re- laxation . . member of the West- minster team in the Wachusett League. . enjoys reading . . favorite subject is chemistry . . plays the clarinet . . plays classical music on the piano, .wants to be a religious educational director, .has plans to enter Clark University. Dorothy Ann Cambridge Happy and careful am I. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Open Meet- ing 2. Dotty, .perfectly poised . . sym- pathetic, .a living Mademoiselle ad- vertisement . . vivacious, .her smile a joy to behold, .acquires a beauti- ful tan each summer . . riding . . tennis, .swimming, .photography is her hobby, .knits in spare time . . hopes to be a costume designer . . plans to enter college. Gloria Nina Carbone Fair to look upon, nice to know. Dramatic Club 2, Glee Club 3, Basketball, Halloween Party, Write-up Committee 4. Always a smile, never a frown. . works in the Sweater Shop . . her hobby is collecting poems . . has taught swimming for the Red Cross for the past few years, .so far she has kept her future work a secret. Irene Mary Caron No possession is t ratifyint withotit a companion. Dramatic Club 4. Bright and smiling, .always has a cheerful greeting .. makes her own patterns for crocheted hats and other accessories. . may often be seen enjoying a chocolate ice cream soda, .every summer is spent camp- ing, .would like to be a receptionist after graduation. PAGE 27 BOULDER 1945 Theresa Margaret Caron Let all things be done decently and in order. Dramatic Club, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball, Glee Club 4. Terry to her friends . . vitally interested in sports . . basketball, hiking, roller skating . . ranks high in scholastic field, .yearns to live in Boston . . plans to study nursing there soon. Janet Edith Gate An otMce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow. Basketball, Volleyball, Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Open Meeting 2, Dramatic Club 4. Jan. .good-natured, .easy to get along with . . active in the athletic field., plays forward on a basket- ball team, .is a member of the band, playing the clarinet, .collects rare dolls, .loves to ski. .prefers history to other subjects, .likes to argue. . usually late to lunch, .is the coach of an all-girl football team, .future plans indefinite until she is old enough to join the WAVES. Mary Celona Silence is better tlinn unmeaning words. Smiling dark eyes, .sweet temper . . quiet, unassuming manner . blushes easily, bowls, sews, favorite pastime . . taking long walks. Rita Theresa Censale Thou art small, hiit thou shall grow. Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Class Motto 3, Senior Recep- tion, Write-up Committee 4. A small, dark girl . . wonderful sense of humor, .interested in ail types of sports especially swimming and skating., her future plans arc not known. Lorraine Alberta Chalifoux She'll scatter sunshine where 'er she may go. Basketball 2, 3, 4. A small, lively, light-haired mem- ber of the class, .favorite sports, skiing, skating, swimming . . pas- time, dancing . . future plans un- decided. Rose Cheries Truth has a quiet breath. Volleyball, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Happy-go-lucky, .a lively class- mate as well as an able enthusiast in all sports . . dancing and roller skating her favorites . . possesses many likeable qualities. Lucy Mildred Cleveland Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Hockey 2, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Dark hair and eyes, .a part- timer, .works in the library .. after school at Quality Fruit Company ..an active girl .. sings in her church choir . . president of the Christian Endeavor Society . . fa- vorite sport, ice skating. Minna Therese Cofman Tlie most manifest sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Recep- tion 3, Senior Reception to the Faculty, Write-up Committee 4. A small and soft spoken brunette ..winning personality .. active in .school activities . . earnest in her studies . . finds time to work on Saturdays . . plans to attend Sim- mons College to become a dietician . .loves to read . . plays classical piano selections . . collects records of classical music . . enjoys ping- pong, swimming, skating. PAGE 28 1945 BOULDER Barbara Muriel Cohen Her ready speech flowed fair and free. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Barb, friendly . . gay . . good-hu- mored, .hobbies, collecting jewelry and perfume . . snappy and neat dresser . . never misses a Sinatrti recording . . familiar with all the name bands . . attends the movies at every opportunity . . Vice-pre.s- ident of the Dramatic Club . . talented actress. Martha Morrison Cone Sunny as a day in May. Dramatic Club, Glee C ub, Girls' Debating Club 2, 3, 4. A voice of laughter and gaiety. . draws smiles from us even in our deepest hour of despair. . energetic sports fan . . school activities not complete without her. .can give us all lessons in writing letters, .plans to be a laboratory technician. Ina Alice Currier Gold is met with by luck; a good dispositio7i is found by nature. Small, red-headed girl from Ash- burnham. .called Al by her friends . .always saying, Gee , .noted for her roller skating, .tops at dancing . .weakness. Navy . . brilliant smile . .easy to get along with . . no temf er to match hair, .works after school at Davidson's, .plans to con- tinue work after graduation. Eleanor Curtin She has a wish to smile, no need to sigh. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4. A dignified mi.ss with a pa.ssiou for clothes, .often heard coming by the noise of her scuffing loafers . . a serious expression usually covers her wonderful .sense of humor . . likes dancing, swimming, and especially loafing. Rhea Cecile David A sunny disposition is a treasure. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Big brown eyes and a bashful smile .. favorite sport is tennis .. good at sewing, .makes lots of her clothes. .loves singing, .hopes to b' a singer in the near future. Ida Theresa DeLai True to her word, her work, her friends. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 4. Light brown hair, .brown eyes. . very quiet . . friendly to all. .con- stantly smiling.. was born in Italy . . part-timer for Miss Dunn . . works after school at Doehla's card shop, .plans to be a secretary after graduation. Theresa Mary Deneen Truth is tvithin ourselves. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee 4. Bashful but oh, how nice . . peaches and cream complexion, some very nice eyes . . takes her studies seriously .. hopes to be a medical secretary in the not too dis- tant future.. has a gorgeous ward- robe. Florence Viola Derderian Ever loyal and true to the task she has to do. Dramatic Club, Basketball, 'Vol- leyball. Table Tennis, Ping-pong 2, Class Ring Committee 4. One of our shorter members . . loves knitting, swimming, and read- ing, .belongs to Girls' Friendly So- ciety, Young Peoples' Fellowship, and is a Junior member of the A- merican Legion.. has been in the Christ Church Choir for six years. . favorite subject is typewriting . . a good ping-pong player., is a part- timer, .works for Dr. DeLisle after school, .would like to be a tele- typist. PAGE 29 BOULDER 194 5 Domenica DiForte Silence best speaks her mind. Serene and alert . . unassuming . .neat dresser, .a true pal. .her shy manner hides a gay disposition, .a domestic miss . . favorite pastime, the movies. Gloria Sandra DiLucci Lmiyhter and I are the best friends. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Red and Gray Board 3, 4, Halloween Party, Seni- or Reception 4. Sandy, .noted for her sparkling eyes .. constantly chewing gum .. her favorite outfit is dungarees . . crazy about dancing . . knits, .is a life guard.. rides horseback .. a frequent contributor to the Red and Gray . . plays both classical and popular music on piano.. plans to go to the New England Conserva- tory of Music after graduation. Jane Frances Durling In w iose little body lodged a merry heart. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Simple yet active . . lighthearted and gay . . always interested in what's going on. .her talk is every- one's daily delight, .a loyal class- mate to whom we wish every suc- cess. Marjorie Ellen Edes With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. Basketball, Volleyball 2, Dramat- ic Club 2, 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3. Margie . . blue-eyed . . rosy- cheeked .. laughs until she cries . enjoys life to its fullest extent . loves to cook, particularly cakes, plays tennis . . bowls . . swims . dances . . reading is her favorit pastime . . would like to be a pro- prietress of a dress shop, .plans to go to college. Hope Ellis Earnestness is the sonl of xvork. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Round Table 4. Sincere . . five feet two . . hair and eyes brown-hued . . leisure time spent collecting poetry, stamps, and material on aviation and writ- ing . . ambition is to be a flying instructor . . avid spectator at basketball and football games . . fond of reading . . treasurer of a C. E. Society . . Hope plans to at- tend college and then take up fly- ing. Betty Eleanor Erickson Here's a maiden ivithout pretence. Field Hockey, Basketball 2, Write-up Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Senior Class Play Committee, Councillor 4. Blond hair . . blue eyes . . so- ciable but quiet . . constantly with Kay . . has a mischievous twinkle in her eyes . . likes football games . . and to swim. Gloria Lewis Fairbanks Like a sunbeam on a winter's day. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Gug . . a quiet manner, some- times . . enjoys dancing and swim- ming . . is quite a seamstress . . jelly doughnuts are her delight . . has surprisingly large appetite . . can be found in Whelan's aftei school . . usually in the companv oi Dot Cambridge . . is interested in costume design. Ruth Lois Farrell To spend much time i studies is sloth. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Snapshot Committee, The Boulder, Drum Majorette 4. ■Whiz!! Ruthie enters, 8:14 . . likes dungarees and roughing up . . her lunch basket is her prize pos- session . . always in the center of activity . . a walking information bureau . . fried clams are her favorite dish . . is present at all the dances . . experiments with mil- linery . . wants to be a meteorolo- gist. PAGE 30 194 5 BOULDER Maria Elizabeth Ferrara A maiden fair with shining hair. Curly-haired brunette . . polite, friendly, and cheerful . . collects pictures of motion picture actors and actresses . . enjoys dancing . . would like to work in an office after graduation. Althea Patricia Ferris A strong as well as a lively character. Medium-sized blond, .green eyes . . friendly smile . . has a yen for teasing freshman boys . . full of fun . . has a liking for sports, especially skating at Whalom . . plans to be a bookkeeper. Ethel Lydia Fillebrown She must he known to he appreciated. Dramatic Club, Red and Gray 3. 4. Spic 'n span . . a sweet smile for everyone . . soft, brown hair . . a competent secretary in the book room . . intends to become a part of some office after graduation . . her pet likes, dancing and silver jewelry of which she has quite a collection. Constance Howard Flight Mi7i!)le a little gaiety with your grave pursuits. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Glee Club, Halloween Dance, Write-up Com- mittee, Junior Prom Ticket Com- mittee 4. Connie . . blond curly hair . . forever saying, Well, I've got to buzz along now . . is a member of the Rainbow . . collects miniature cats . . likes sports, preferably bas- ketball and bowling . . a great lover of dancing and ice skating . . spends her spare time knitLiny sweaters and exf erimenting witi. cooking . . plans to do secretarial work after graduation. i id L ri. 1 1 Mary Lucy Fortunate Dark hair, dark eyes, a pleasing combination. Dark hair . . dark smiling eyes . . full of fun . . comes from South Fitchburg . . excellent seamstress. . makes many of her own clothes. Beatrice Louise Foster In virtue, learning, wisdom, progress make. Senior Party 4. A very attractive brunette . . often seen with a broad smile and a happy grin . . her pleasing per- sonality accounts for many of her friends . . her spare time is spent collecting odd sets of salt and pep- per shakers . . Bea plans to be a beautician. Marion Louise Foster Speech is the mirror of my sotil. Gracefulness is the keynote clcissical dancing . . skiing, swim- ming and ballet are favorites . . bursting over with enthusiasm . . drugstores intrigue her — Jikes to discuss and p onder over sooiaJ problems . . merry dark eyes and a crown of black hair contrast with a very fair complexion, .plans to be a model. Rose Theresa Fregeau A laicgh is worth a hundred groans in any market. Pat . . lively girl . . always sing- ing . . favorite sfjort is figure skat- ing . . plans to study it after she leaves school . . enjoys craft worK . . is light on her feet . . excellent dancer. PAGE 31 BOULDER 194 5 Joan Friis Much learning doth make thee mad. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Glee Club, Senior Reception. Senior Class Play 4. Known by her dark wavy hair. . always saying Oh, that chocolate' rake at the Oyster Bar . . col- lects silver bracelets and unusual things . . crazy about dancing . . spends her free time playing records and reading . . knits most of her sweaters, socks, and mittens . . wants to be a medical secretary or laboratory technician. Theresa Barbara Gallagher Congenial spirits part to meet again. Keeps up the tradition of smil- ing Irish eyes . . likes to have plenty of fun and plenty of chums . . a constant movie goer . . col- lects pictures of movie actors . . very fond of kittens and puppies. . likes to read mystery stories. Gloria Edith Gallant find earth not gray, but rosy. Field Hockey, Basketball, Councillor 2, Senior Class Party 4. A small, attractive brunette . . cheerful manner . . delightful laugh . . very talkative . . part-timer for Mr. Butler and Mr. Dufour, .danc- ing is her favorite activity . . col- lects pictures of band leaders . . enjoys seeing popular dance bands . . works for Mr. Goodfellow and will continue so after graduation. Benedetto Gallon Perseverance gaius its end. Tall . . brown curly hair, .spark- lino brown eyes . . very quiet . . works after school at Ange l Novelty Co. . likes to dance and bowl . . her favorite sports are ice skating and ro'ler skating . . known to her friends as Bay . . very sociaSle and makes friends easily. Dorothy Ann George Enjoy the present smiling hours. Small, fun-loving, energetic girl . . her presence is like a ray of sunshine . . cheerful .smile and humorous conversation . . vitally interested in outdoor sports . . should succeed in any field she enters. Dorothy Louise Gibbs As friendly as can be. Dramatic Club, Glee Club 4. Kind and helpful . . sincere, ear- nest, dependable . . neat appear- ance . . likes oral talks, .will either be a secretary or a missionary worker after graduation. Betty Jane Giiford Enjoy the present smiling hours. Volleyball 2, Basketball, Dramat- ic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3. Barbara Lowe's better half steady babble of talk and fun . . collects postcards . . loves to dance . . favorite dish, fried clams twice a day . . weakness, any kind of jewelry, especially silver, .clothes a la Mademoiselle . . intends to take a course in beauty culture. Judith Ann Gilbert That wliich benefits us is clieerfulness. Basketball 2. Slim, blond . . usually seen with a pencil in her hair . . always with Dot Bussiere or Althea Ferris . . talented skater . . forever chewing gum and chatting in study . . likes he Navy .. waitress at Clover- hill collects jewelry . . pet peeve . . girls that smoke on the streets . . future plans indefinite. PAGE 32 194 5 BOULDER Elsie Anita Girard A Quiet mind is richer than a crown. Basketball, Debating Club 2, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3. A dark-eyed brunette . . friendly attitude . . calm, cool, collected . . enjoys dancing, bowling, and roller skating . . was on Crocker Bur- bank's bowling team last year . . collects recipes and tries them out for a hobby . . intends to becoms a dietician. Pauline Mae Goggin Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman. Basketball 2, Glee Club, Dramat- ic Qub, Junior Prom 3, 4, Senior Reception to Faculty, Senior As- sembly 4. Polly . . good things come in little packages . . one of our most promising singers . . indispensable to the Glee Club . . quiet as falling snow . . big brown eyes . . a short- hand whiz, .endless supply of help- ful ideas . . could live on music . . sweetness personified, .singing will be her career. Theresa Mary Guennette That smile o mirth and gladness, and that fla h of mischief, too. Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Club 3, Senior Class Party 4. Tall and dark haired, .hails from Cleghorn . . part-timer . . works half a day for Miss Ranney and the other half for Mr. Hubbard, .very quiet in school, but out of schoof, full of fun . . works at the Burbank but finds plenty of time for sports . . likes to dance and go to parties. Dorothy Beatrice Guertin An openhearted maiden. One of the smaller members of our class, .an ardent roller skating fan . . a marvelous skater herself mischievous . . a player of pranks. Judith Althea Haapanen .For they conquer who believe they can. Dramatic Club 2, 4. An ardent member of the Civil Air Patrol . . a childhood ambition to fly has steadily increased, .holds a student pilot's certificate . . eyes the color of the sky . . likes classi- cal music . . collects musical rec- ords . . plans to attend college for a year and then enter the nursing profession. Myrtle Hansen Oh, give us a girl who sings at her work. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Known for her sunny disposition . . friendly smile . . smart answers . . works diligently as a nurse's aid in a convalescent home . . plans to continue in this line of work after graduation . . will be remembered for her dancing. Marjorie Ruth Hassett The good I stand on is my truth and honesty . Dramatic Club 2, 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Senior Reception to Faculty 4. Marge, .a winning smile, .taught swimming for the Red Cross for three summers . . is an ardent sports fan . . works after school at Fitchburg State Teachers' College . . plays the trombone in the band . . her plans for the future are not known. Patricia Ruth Hession Perseverance keeps honor bright. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Write-up Committee 4. Pat is the friendly, dark-haired secretary of our Dramatic Club . . has an outstanding ability to re- cite . . happy-go-lucky and well- liked . . is a regular attendant at our school functions . . one of her many interests is Denishawn danc- ing. PAGE 33 BOULDER 1945 Jennie Lotta Hodgkins A pleasant girl of the quiet kind. Hockey 4. A petite miss . . her gracious manner makes her a deUghtfuI companion . . takes a keen dehght in roller skating. Juliette Blanche Isabello Those who are faithful find happiness. Dramatic Club, Glee Club 2, 3, Color Committee 3, Halloween Dance Committee 4. Tall, slender, a bundle of mirth hidden under a reserved and silent exterior . . possesses a certain gen- uine sincerity . . a source of pride in the scholastic line . . plans to work in an insurance office. Gloria Sylvia Izzi Noise is not necessary for success. Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Re- ception Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. A mischievous fun-loving spirit lies beneath Gloria's demure ex- terior . . stars in Italian and Span- ish . . Query, how to have such fun in class and still get A's . . loves music and collects records in her spare time . . wants to be a model. Doris Ruth Jeffery Deep tlioufihts are good but have some fancies too. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Reception to Faculty 4. Well-liked by everyone . . easy- going nature . . cheerful . . calm . . never misses a chance to go to the movies . . favorite subject is avia- tion . . loves airplanes, .is a Corpo- ral in the C.A.P. . . will join Cadet Nurse Corps after graduation. Thelma Doris Jenne A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage. Sparkle of gaiety . . likes every- thing good to eat, especially spa- ghetti . . loves to dance . . lots of hobbies . . enjoys all sports, ex- cept ping-pong . . clothes a la Ma- demoiselle . . no end to her fun and laughter . . hopes to become an- other Florence Nightingale in the Cadet Nurse Corps. Irene Theresa Johnson Cheerful and gay. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Irene is a sparkling girl . . fun to be with . . brown hair with matching eyes . . usually seen with a broad smile . . a sure cure for the blues . . enjoys sports, movies, and singing in the choir . . her pleasant voice does a good Spanish translation . . Irene's destiny lies in the direction of occupational therapy. Marjorie Ruth Johnson Just a little girl, most dear and taking. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Alias Johrmy or Dizz . . sincere, loyal friend . . her eyes are truly the mirrors of her soul . . neat and harmonious in dress . . bowling en- thusiast . . hobbies, dancing and knitting . . enjoys nothing better than a tall, cold glass of milk. Marion Lucy Jones Kind and quiet, always neat. riee Club 4. One of the girls from Ashburn- ham . . very studious . . called Jonesy . . forever saying No kid- ding . . likes English . . collects glass dogs . . spends spare time with the gang at Elmer's Store . . likes to dance . . can be seen petting animals afternoons. PAGE 34 194 5 BOULDER Lefi Joseph In simple manners all the secret lies. Short brunette . . quiet . . good- natured, .saves stamps from vari- ous countries . . also collects snap- shots of friends . . hopes to go to a school of hairdressing after gradu- ation. Margaret Ann Joyce Tall, straight, slender, with all the graces blest. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Commit- tee 4, Write-up Committee. Peggy . . sociable person . . has a taste for enjoyable gatherings . . an enthusiastic art student . . her keenest enjoyment, dancing. Anne Kathleen Keenan am wealthy in my friends. Basketball. Volleyball 2, 3, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4. One of West Fitchburg s charm- ing daughters . . a striking brunette with personality . . keeps us on our toes with her spritely wit . . has definite social inclinations . . prime interest, sports and danc ing . . pres- ent ambition, to be a doctor. Elaine Mary Kelly A light heart lives long. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Halloween Dance Committee 4. Kelly . . a pretty blond . . very pleasing disposition . . quiet but loads of fun . . very dependable . . true comrade . . has an excellent collection of classical records . . keeps up spirits at games . . hopes to do jflice work. Shirley Lund Kendall To be merry becomes you. Glee Club 4. Shirley and fun have something in common . . small in stature but when she begins to talk there is no end . . an excellent dancer on roller skates . . intends to be a hairdresser. Leona King Tlie glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall. Dramatic Qub 2, 3, 4. Has distinguished herself in craft work . . won a prize for a pocket- book made in Miss Nason's craft class . . has talent for making braided rugs . . likes sewing . . waiits to be a dietician. Betty Mary Kolazyk A good disposition that gold cannot buy. Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2. 4. Blond hair and gray eyes . . an unlimited sense of humor . . has been a frequent visitor in 201 after 2:00 o'clock . . is interested in all types of sports but especially likes ice skating . . wants to train to be a nurse. Evanthia Lanides A goodly share of laughter in her eyes. Basketball 2. Van .. brunette .. brown-eyed .. fun loving . . enthusiastic . . con- tagious smile . . happy disposition . . enjoys music of all kinds . . col- lects records, both f opular and classical . . likes sports . . intends to become a hairdresser. PAGE 3.5 BOULDER 194 5 Kaliope Lanides To all her yentle smile extends. Kay . . a medium sized brunette . . her merry eyes show mischief . . very seldom unhappy . . easy to get along with . . very energetic . . loyal rooter of our football team . . her favorite sport is tobogganing . . collects pennants . . future plans undecided. Marjorie Elizabeth LoRoe Friendship is the breathing rose. Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Hockey 2, Debating Club 4. Margie . . the sky is her goal . . delightful manner . . smooth dress- er . . thoroughly enjoys skiing, bas- ketball, and dancing . . can usually be found at Jive Junction on any Saturday evening . . favorite snack is a hamburger . . an ardent mem- ber of the C. A. P. . . intends to go to Boston University after graduation. Jennie Mary Lauricella Silence is the mother of truth. Belongs to one of the very few sets of twins in high school, .it is a very difficult task to distinguish her from her twin sister, Lucy . . favorite sports are bowling, foot- ball, and swimming . . like her sis- ter, she is also extremely fond of her three brothers in the service. Lucy Phyllis Lauricella Silence best speaks her mind. One of the Lauricella twins . . likes sports, especially bowling, swimming, and an exciting football game . . very attached to her three brothers. Rita Lautizi A merry, amiable little lass. Dark eyes . . shining black hair . . a merry, amiable little lass . . loves bowling, dancing, and hiking . . always ready for a good laugh . . future plans undecided. Doris Therese Lavoie Her face is bright with gladness. A new-comer to the senior class . . noted for her beautiful smile and friendliness . . usually laughing . . very well liked . . would like to be a telephone operator . . prefers economics to other subjects. Irene Rose L'Ecuyer The harder the task, the greater the achievement. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Ring Commit- tee, Senior Class Play 4. Keen sense of humor . . depend- able . . rippling laughter . . very friendly . . handy at sewing, .part- timer in the office . . Junior mem- ber of the Fitchburg Women's Club ..plans to be a secretary. Janet Marie LeMay An air of happiness about her. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. A smile and a Hi for everyone . . never misses a dance at Jive Junction . . takes tap dancing and ice skating lessons . . hopes to make a career of ice skating . . does office work for her father after school. PAGE 36 194 5 BOULDER June Marie Leonard A good heart's worth gold. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club. Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Senior Assembly Co'T mittee. Always smiling . . noted for her bright, twinkling blue eyes . . a trustworthy friend . . merrymaker . . high honor student . . faithful at- tendant at football and basketball games . . always present at dances . . often found at Reipas on any Saturday night . . enjoys playing popular music . . has worked in a hairdressing parlor for two years. . intends to be a hairdresser. Joan Littlehale Joy which flows like a river. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Commit- tee 4. Write-up Committee, Red anH Gray. Dancing brown eyes . . a Itght and cheerful manner with loads of wi - . . heboid loan . . ever the es- sence of vitality and I'fe . . she lends her full support to all school activities . . keep smiling, and mav the best be yours in the field of design, Joan. Josephine Lomaglio In charity there's no excess. Nice brown eyes and a winning bashful smile . . her three sailor brothers are her pride and joy . . although not robust, she certainly can throw a bowling ball . . lovs to attend football na i s. especially games played by F. H. S. Margaret Antonia Longeri She who prices little things is worthy of great ones. Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Dark hair and eyes . . a part- timer at Crocker Field for Mr. Stevenson . . works after school at Marvo Oil Co. . . cheerful . . al- ways looking for fun . . always smiling. Lucille Eleanor Lorion The world, is for the energetic. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Lu . . goes in for sports in a big way . . swimming . . ice skating . . football . . basketball . . neat dress- er . . hasn't missed a Van John- son picture yet . . spends spare time at the movies . . plans to go in training after graduation. Barbara Mae Lowe As full of happiness as a hive is full of bees. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Volleyball 2, Junior-Senior Recep- tion 3. Barb . . the founder, director and only member of our F. H. S. Broadcasting System, bringing you all the news up to date . . collects unusual postcards . . hopes to be a telephone operator. Constance Lundberg The pen is the tongue of the mind. Basketball 2, 3, Volleyball, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Majorette 3, 4, Snap- shot Committee, Round Table 4. Connie . . president of the Dra- matic Club . . One of our snappy majorettes . . priceless smile . . ac- tive in school affairs . . writes short stories and olays for a hobby . . weakness, a frappe of any flavor . . reads all the latest books . . great admirer of athletic heroes . . plans to attend college to study English. Patricia MacConlogue Clouded by no unfriendliness. Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Well dressed . . beautiful r;d hair . . winning smile . . dignified . . a pleasant, pleasing personality . . quiet in class but gay and lively outside . . spends leisure time in the summer, swimming at Wyman's . . sports enthusiast . . interested in art . . no definite plans for future. PAGE 37 BOULDER 194 5 Shirley Mae MacDonald Her sweetness and ijood nttui-c are two of her greatest afisets. Hockey 2, Basketball, Cheer Leader, Dramatic Ciub 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, 4, Junior-Senior Re- ception 3. Zippy cheerleader . . long wavy hair . . sharp dresser . . distinctive- ly cute . . sunny smile . . fond of dancing . . pleasant company . . plans to be a nurse. Barbara Ann Molfeo It is a friendly heirt that has plenty of friends. Maiorette 3, 4. Barb . . full of pep and vim . . long and beautiful hair . . happy- go-lucky . . fetching smUe . . at home in the athletic world . . loves to dance . . collects odd earrings . . Barb's plans for the future are un- decided. Louise Caroline Malaguti Of a kind and foruiviny disposition. Tennis 2, Hockey, Vo'leyball 2, 3, 4. Green-eyed brunette . . very shy loves bicycling, tobogganing and ice skating . . enjoys traveling . . drawing is her favorite hobby. . plans to become a dental assistant. Mary Victoria Marabello cv A merry heart ijoes all the day. Tall, slim . . cheery smile . . ' happy-go-lucky . . peaches and cream complexion . . part-timer . . reads novels . . goes to movies . . hobbies, skating, knitting, basket- ball, swimming . . Bing Crosby fan. Joan Lorraine Marceau Where words are scarce, they are seldom spent in vain. Soft-spoken . . reserved . . a good sport . . a good swimmer . . amateur bowler . . is taking piano lessons in her leisure time . . part- timer at Crocker Field. Claire Georgette Mayer A very r entle heart, and of a good conscience. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Bright-eyed brunette, .very fond of basketball and swimming . . en- joys music and entertainment . . favorite expression, Oh murder! . . favorite pastime is arguing about Fitchburg High's football team with someone from Leominster High . . plans to study hairdressing at the Girls' Trade School in Worcester. Isab« lle Marie McBride With her eyes in flood, with laughter. Basketball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Red -ind Grav Board 3, 4, Chair- man Class Colors 3, Write-up Committee 4, Round Table. Sue . . sunny disposition . . de- pendable . . full of pep . . conta- gious laugh . . cheery attitude . . an ardent football fan . . greatest de- s-re to see an Armv-Navy game . . whiz of her Latin Class, .will entT colleoe after graduation . . loves good books . . referees basketball games for Miss Gibbons. Betty Jane Mclnerney The harder matched, the greater victory. Dramatic Club 4. Happy smile, amiable disposition, .sparkling wit, her identification mark . . magnetic personality, .ex- cellent dancer . . royal rooter for the football and basketball teams. . never been known to miss a school affair, PAGE 38 194 5 BOULDER Angela Michaels A classmate sincere and true. Soda-jerking a specialty . . sunny disposition . . dependable . . in- dulges in many sports, esjaecially bowling . . winning smile . . good seamstress . . plans to attend a business school. June Merideth Michaels Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece. Dramatic Club 2. The lucky owner of beautiful Nond curls . . a charming person- ality . . makes friends easily . . likes all sports . . favorite one is dancing . . works after school, every day, well, almost every day . . a typical happy-go-lucky school girl. Lorraine Regina Morin Lordly laughter in her eyes. Her height is no indication of her intellectual stature . . has a most charming manner . . easy to get along with . . likes dancing and ro'ler skating . . here's success in whatever field she may choose. Dorothy Teresa Noson She has a humor that keeps the vision true and the mind sweet. Junior-Senior Reception 3. Quiet, studious, always cheerful, with a smile of encouragement for everyone . . follows dictum, Be seen, not heard . . when given the floor, we sit up and take notice . . knitter and constant reader, .chosen profession, hairdressing. Alva Marie Nelson Quick to respond to any overtures of interest. Glee Club 4. A listening ear, quiet manners, sweet smile . . favorite sport, roller skating . . enjoys making clothes for herself during leisure hours . . future plans uncertain. Ellen Louise Newcombe Tilings well done, and with care, exempt themselves from fear. Glee Club 4. Staunch defzndcr of West Fitch- burg . . quiet and reserved in the classroom . . not quite the same outsiHe thonoh . . conscientious at- tention to duty, outstanding char- acteristic . . hopes to be a true successor of Florence Nightingale. M rv Margaret Nolan The mildest manners and the kindest heart. Dramatic Club 3, Halloween Dance 4. Shiny dark hair . . p'easant nor- .'■' nalitv . . a member of the Civil Air Patrol . . very ta'ented in Hrpivinq . . won third prize when a sophomore in an Athol poster con- tes': . . enioys playim basketball anrl as received a letter for it from her previously attended school . . lik s football names . . her goal IS to be an architect. Margaret Helen O'Keefe ( is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. BasketbTll. Dramatic Club 7. i, 4, Jun'or-Senior Reception 3, Glee Club 4, Senior Party 4. A blond, blue-eved - cnior. .nii to look upon . . full of pep at all times . . sin cere . . at home in the athletic world . . Margaret's hobby is sewing. PAGE 39 BOULDER 1945 Marie Bettina Pandiscio A heart full of longing to live in a larger way. Junior Prom 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Senior Reception to Faculty 4, Ass't Editor, Boulder. Winning smile . . fond of sports, especially swimming, skiing, and tennis . . unbounded pep and zeal . . sincere . . dependable . . pet hobby, knitting . . thrives on Unit- ed States History. Madeleine Windsor Pearson True worth is in being, not seeming. Volley Ball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 4, Dramatic Club 4. June . . never seen without a ball of yarn and knitting needles . . steady babble of talk, fun, and laughter . . indispensable to the alto part of the Senior Glee Club . . knits sweaters for a hobby . . rarely misses a shot in basketball . . weakness, lemon meringue pie . . a genius with needle and thread . . goal, sewing school. Tafta Petrides Quiet and good-natured is she. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Halloween Dance Committee 4. Taffy . . tall . . dark hair . . dark eyes . . . Sincere . . variety in clothes . . indulges in all sports, her favorite being basketball . . likes to knit . . part-timer for Miss Sherwin . . plans to do secretarial work after graduation. Gloria Rosemary Pelletier A decent boldness ever meets with friends. A classmate we'll always remem- ber . . cheerful, lovable, gay ever the essence of vivacity and life . . fun loving, yet serious at the right moments . . lends her full support to all school activities . . v e willingly vouch for her dancing ability . . wants to be a telephone operator. Lucille Rita Pelletier She is a charming person to set people at their ease. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Tall . . medium brown hair . . hails from Cleghorn . . very socia- ble . . worries a little but not long . . likes to dance . . would like to work as a telegraph operator. Annette Cecile Pepin ; is creditable to hold up one's spirit. Quiet with a pleasing personality . .likes sports especially basketball and football . . is very handy with a crocheting needle . . likes to read all kinds of fiction. WiUreda Theresa Plante S ic is a wee little thing. Short . . light hair . . blue eyes . . a member of the Girl Scouts . . very sociable . . always full of fun. Nancy Proctor Serene, determined, kind, and true. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior- Senior Reception 3, Councillor 4, Round Table, Senior Cass Play, Senior Prophecy, Senior Reception to Faculty. Dark hair, dark eyes . . one of our taller nirls . . gives the library her undivided attention . . very clever with needle and thread . . hopes to be a business executive. PAGE 40 194 5 BOULDER Phyllis Lorraine Progin Promise is most shown when the least is said. Dramatic Club 2, Junior-Senior Reception . Reddish blond hair . . brown eyes . . very short . . sunny dispo- sition enriched with humor, .never worries . . works after school at Foster Grant Co. . . likes sports, especially swimming, .favorite pa.s- time, dancing . . can be found on Tuesday evenings at Dolly Mc- Daid's . . future plans not known. Anna Mary Quorella Wc would make mention cf thy loving kindness. Write-up Committee 4, Thanks- giving Dance 4. Slight of build with wavy brown hair . . although quiet, she has a keen sense of humor . . enjoys listening to name dance bands . . part-timer at Crocker Field.. plans to be a secretary. Jeannette Laura Rameau Perseverance keeps honor bright. Bask-tbnll 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, DrTmatic Club. A part-timer, Mr. Dufour's as- sistant . . excellent basketball play- er .. a member of the Westminster fi'am, which is in the Wachusett League . . always kidding someone . . works after school at the Wata- tic Spinning Mills . . future plans are indefinite. Evelyn Raposa She who speaks, sow. j she who is silent, reaps. Tennis 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dra- matic Club 4. Eve . . strolls quietly along the corridors . . favorite sport, basket- ball . . likes to swim . . wants to be a nurse. Philipena Virginia Renda Eloquence storms the ear but modesty takes the heart. Dark hair . . medium height . . constantly smiling, .likes all sports, especially swimming, .enjoys danc- ing Saturday nights at the Arena. Carolyn Rice There is an indispensable charm about her. Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Oub, ''o'lcyhall 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Round Table 4, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4. Carol . . known for her dancinq technique . . has a natural g-ft for writing . . right at home on the athletic field, being very good at basketball as well as an expert swimmer . . spends free time in the summer swimming . . often seen having a coffee frappe . . wants to become a writer . . plans to attend Wellesley College. Janet Mary Richards A mind tenmitig with tender concern for human happiness. Joe . . admirer of the beautiful . . likes good music . . pet hobby is col'ecting salt shakers . . enjoys operas . . has a large collection of both classical and modern record- inqs . . eagerly awaiting th day when she can once again buy a thick steak. Joyce Ann Richards How much lies in laughter! Basketball, Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4, Senior Qass Play 4. Joyce . . could double for a Campbell Soup cupie . . mi' chie- vous eyes . . reddish wind-blown hair . . constantly practicing to rival Dinah Shore . . ardent rec- ord collector . . still knitting sweat- er, started freshman year . . you ought to see her crack lobster, her favorite dish . . interested in medi- cal work. PAGE 41 BOULDER 194 5 Marjorie Louise Roots A gentle maid with quiet, modest ways. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Ticket Com- mittee 4. Margie . . vitality plus . . roller skates five days a week . . likes new music and books . . leader of tlie Girl Scouts, her main interest . .makes delicious fudge . . seen at every game, cheering for the Red and Gray, .enthusiastic about any- thing in the field of aviation . . no definite plans for the future. Shirley Russell A crown of glory that fadeth not away. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Always ready for a good chat. . has a very pleasing voice and sings in the Glee Club . . her secret desire, to be a singing teacher, but has no definite plans for this. Clcrire Betty St. Pierre The load becomes light which is borne with cheerfulness. Basketball, Tennis 2, 3. Makes up in noise for her small stature ..twinkling eyes and a sweet smile . . enjoys swimming . . her beautiful tan is envied by all. Judith Martha Salmi A quiet mind is rich indeed. Dancing, blue eyes . . dimples . . a cloud of soft, blond hair . . sec- retary of her Christian Endeavor Society, .attended Lunenburg High during her junior year . . known as Judy . . letter writing takes up most of her leisure time . . plans to do clerical work, June Pauline Sands Character makes its own destiny. Field Hockey, Basketball 2, Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4. Blond, brown-eyes, tall, slim . . hobbies, reading, embroidery work, swimming, skating, skiing, hiking. . president of a Christicin Endeavor Society . .often seen around 306 working for Miss Mattson . . June is planning to take up secretarial work. Katherine Johanna Savola She that can be patient has her foe at her feet. Debating, Dramatic Club 2, Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Blond and blue eyed . . plays the violin . . ambition is to play a bass fiddle in a dance orchestra . . likes swimming, skating, hiking, and reading . . collects jewelry and books . . friends have abbreviated her name to Katie . . her alto voice takes part in two choirs . . plans to be a nurse. Nina Elizabeth Schafish An air of moderation and sweet reasonableness . Volleyball 2. Identified by the dimple on the left side of her face . . light brown hair . . brown eyes with a mis- chievous twinkle . . part-timer for Miss Mattson . . plans for the £a- ture not known. Dorothy Helen Schmalz The glory of a firm, capacious mind. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Picnic Committee, Junior-Senior Recep- tion Committee, Red and Gray 3, 4, Debating Club, Round Table 4. Ambitious, diligent, industrious, friendly attitude . . extremely good- natured . . enjoys life to the full. . honor student . . enthusiastic over chemistry and physics . . active member of the Rainbow Girls . . plans to enter college after gradua- tion and become a chemist. PAGE 42 194 5 BOULDER Suzanne Therese Sovigny Laughino , dancinu eyes of brown. Sue . . talkative . . good-natured . . carefree . . happy-go-lucky . . usually beats the final bell by a second . . rarely seen walking but always dashing from one place to another . . books fascinate her . . spends spare time reading . . dis- likes any form of homework. Barbara Anne Shapland Friends she has many, foes, has she anyt Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 4. Dusty blond . . hazel eyes and a merry smile . . a sweet disposi- tion . . handy with needle and thread . . plays the piano . . her heart is with the Navy . . enjoys writing letters . . is at ease on ice skates and roller skates. Doris Beverly Shea A very riband in the cap of youth. Basketball. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, Junior-Senior Re- ception 3. Billie . . full of vim, vigor, and vitality . . keeps a scrap book on sports . . a very flashy majorette . .beautiful swimmer . . heart of aold . . plays the bugle . . active Mariner ..tops at guarding in basketball . . weakness, vanilla ice cream . . susceptible to noison ivy . . undecided about the future. Lorraine Estelle Sherman A classmate sincere and true. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Field Hockey 2, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Red and Gray, Round Table 4. Lorrie . . editor-in-chief of the Red and Gray . . constantly sur- rounded by appreciative friends . . well of information . . homework always done . . genius with a paint brush . . reads everything available . . likes bike riding and bracelets. . great interest in .school affairs . . won a scholarship at Vesper George Art School. Agnes Philomena Sontag A classmate sincere and true. Tall and slim . . light brown hair . . blue-green eyes . . very quiet but sociable . . works in the office at Aubuchon's Warehouse with her sister . . plans to do so after graduation. Alice Jerome Taylor A wealth of unveiled glories. Chairman of Thanksgiving Day Dance 4. Alice . . easy to get along witii . . known by her smile and her cheerfulness . . likes to read good books . . active in athletics, both basketball and skiing, .crazy about dancing, especially Denishawn . . plays the trumpet in the band . . goes camping and on trips in the summer . . plans to go to Universi- ty of New Hampshire. Marilvn Brothers Towle Knowledge comes biit wisdom lingers. Volleyball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Junior Prom 3, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 3, 4, Senior Reception, Write- up Committee, Prophecy, Class Play 4. One of the liveliest girls in school . . has a special fondness for planning mischief . . enjoys sports, her favorite being horseback riding and basketball . . full of gaiety . . personality personified . . never sees the gloomy side of things plans to go in training after graduation. Claire Therese Turcotte The blush is beautiful, but some- times inconvenient. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2. 3, Halloween Dance 4. Distinctively cute . . never a dull moment in her presence, .easy to get along with . . blushes very easily . . innumerable friends . . works part-time for Miss Mattson . . carefree . . her plans for the future are undecided. PAGE 43 BOULDER 19 4 5 Angela Marie Tusia A quiet girl, ivcll known to fciv. Glee Club 2. An )ie . . full of fun . . collects snapshots and stamps . . enjoys ex- perimenting in the kitchen . . fa- vorite dish is apple pie . . likes to dance, .active in all sports, .reads in her spare time . . wants to con- tinue defense work. Cecile Anna Twiss Slow and sure was her manner. Volleyball 2. Slight of build . . curly go'.deii locks . . earnest student . . enjoys walking to school every day. .ex- cellent seamstress . . makes most of her clothes . . favorite pastime, knitting. Dorothy Eleanor Violette Her pencil drew what her soul designed. Junior Prom, Junior Reception. Junior Picnic 3, Red and Gray 2, 3, 4, Writ£-up Committee, Round Table. Open Meeting 4. Dotty . . dark, shiny hair, blend- ed with deep, stirring brown eyes . . a loyal and sympathetic friend. . loves to dance . . acquires a beauti- ful tan in the summer, .has frequent articles in the Red and Gray, and has designed some covers . . plays both popular and classical music on the piano . . intends to go to the Rhode Island School of Art. Elayne Mary Violette Oh, ijive us a (jirl who sinys at her work. Lainey . . diligent worker in a Red Cross office . . collects od'i match covers and all kinds of poems . . at home in a skirt and sweater . . loves to write long let- ters . . reads all the latest books. . enjoys anything that is humorous . . favorite, steak and all the fix- ings . . plans to be a social worker. Anna Louise Waisanen She is a wee little thing. Glee Club 4. Jolly manner . . a very likeable personality . . long sloppy sweat- ers .. giggly laugh, .collects orna- ments, especially animals . . loves to dance . . favorite sport, swim- ming . . wants to be a private secretary . . has plans for entering college. Roberta Lorraine Warden ( is better to act considerately than to act wisely. A high soirited young lady with no particular interest in study . . school is a good olace to have fun in . . has a striking collection of pictures of movie stars . . wouldn't be at all surprising if she should enter nursing. Anne Irene Weldon That which benefits us is cheerfulness. Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4. Small in structure . . good swim- mer, an excellent roller skater, .in- structs at a rink . . has assisted her aunt with many operations at the Burbank Hospital. Theresa Marie White One tea! to have a friend is to be one. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Glee Cub 4. Terry . . rather quiet . . likes to read . . enjoys going to the movies . . seen constantly with Theresa Caron .. pretty brown eyes, .seen mornings having trouble with her locker . . easy to get along with. , plans to work after graduation PAGK 44 194 5 BOULDER Marjorie Frances Whitney Good nature and good sense are ttsually companions. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, Dra- matic Club. Whit . . happy-go-lucky . . has feather-bobbed, naturally curly hair . . contagious laugh . . was a swim- ming instructor for four years for the American Red Cross . . loves to ski . . knits during spare mo- ments . . favorite dish is fried clams . . is interested in telegraphy . .plans to go to college. % Barbara Louise Whitten T} e outward conduct indicates the secrets o the heart. A welcome asset to the business world . . so quiet you would hardly know she is present . . not with- out her cheerful side . . interests range from typing to dancing . . speciality is roller skating. Dorothy Louise Wilder No leuacy is so rich as honesty. Dramatic Club 2. A polite young lady with good manners . . has a pleasant hello for everone . . would like to be a hairdresser and will probably go to a hairdressing school after grad- uation . . spends a great deal of time collecting postcards from all forty-eight states. Bedlord Kaddy Charles Hauler William Thorns PAGE 45 Our class lost this year, through death, a sym- pathetic counselor. Miss Adelberta A. Haskins. Though we miss seeing her from day to day, we feel her continu- ing interest in us. We wish to express at this time all our gratitude and thanks to her. We will try to repay her by keeping in our hearts and minds a grateful apprecia- tion of all she has done for us. PAGE 46 BOULDER 1945 ROLL OF HONOR Class of 1945 (Corrected to May 14) Navy Waldamar Aho Bernard Araujo George Basilic Edward Boudreau William Crawford Richard Gushing Michael DeMartino Daniel DiGeronimo George Doughty- Alfred Duquette Emil Fournier Gilbert Godin Sumner Goff Earl Hartwell Richard Hathorne Rene Renault Charles Heughins Robert Hesselgren Bedford Kaddy Eric Koutonen Lawrence Lamb Francis Leduc Lawrence Lincourt Joseph Lemmo Robert Marino 'Charles Martin Ernest Maynard James McGregor George Morong Richard Murray Mark Nadeau Antonio Pasquale Leo Pitre Ovide Primeau Edward Robichaud Robert Robideau George Saari Rudy Testa Carl Timonen William Thomas William Thoms Wilfred Zilli Army Angelo Femino Gerard Goguen Charles Hauler Philip La Grassa Louis Morizza John Ratila Samuel Sciabarrasi Norman Severens Peter Spylios Louis Vitelli George Webster Paul Henry Yokela Marines Vincent Caputi Robert Durkin Frank Gayarsky Merchant Marine Winston P. Dunn John Heimo Wayne Sunne Army Air Corps Robert Fritz Coast Guard Wesley Moquin, Jr.. PAGE 48 194 5 BOULDER Words PAULINE GOGGIN CLASS SONG 1945 Musi C MINNA COFMAN Come, sin, as tlie twi - light gath '- ers, Oh Let yourvoi-ces For inem-o - ry is a scrap - book,Which stores each prec-ious Faro - well to you then, Fitch-burg- High, With sad-ness on out as raise In sonj s of j'outh and hap-pi-ness, As our dear class we thou;;hl, We'll look it o - ver man-y times, See-ing-things which can't be lips We'll sing yourpraise,wher'- er we are, In dis - tant lands or -a —-. 1 praise. This is the end of our school days,And all the joys we've bought. Those glor - ious months we knew at school For twelve long hap - py ships. We hail you Class of Forty - Five, Our voi - ces reach the J. J J t — r 1 had, Oh sing in grate -ful thanks to God, of times both good and sad. years, The teach-ers and the friends we've met. We leave themnow in tears, sky. The fu-turclies a - head of us, Fare-well to Fitch-burg High. -9 ri. PAGE 49 BOULDER 194 5 PAOE 50 194 5 BOULDER FOOTBALL TEAM Front Rov — Capone '46, Casassa '46, Grant '46, Brasili '46, Lampi '46, May '45, Martines '46, Bousquet '46, Co- Capts. W. Thomas '45, Aho '45, Robuccio '4e,Thibert '45, Durkin '45, Cadioux '45, Congram '45, Fenno '45 . Second Rov — Asst. Coaches Bourdeau, Dillon, Mgrs. CoUmo '46, Faatz '45, Gould '47, Burwick '45, Heath '46, Cohen '40, G. Brov n '46, Gilmartin '46, Smith '46, O'Brien '46, T. Thomas '45, B. Brown '46, Mattson '45, Coach Malcolm. Third Row— 'Kendal! '46, George '46, Pelletier '48, Coch- rane '47, Gammel '47, Vigoda '46, Brodeur '46, Phalen '47, Wihtelin '47, Harley '47, Murphy '48, Gates '48, Martin '48, Leger '47. Coach Malcolm SCHEDULE F. H. S. Sept. 23 Northbridge at Northbridge 0 Sept. 30 Marlboro 0 Oct. 7 Framingham 14 Oct. 14 Gardner at Gardner 18 Oct. 21 Belmont (rained out) Oct. 28 Brookline at Brookline 0 Nov. 4 Greenfield 19 Nov. 11 Clinton 13 Nov. 23 Leominster 0 Coach Dillon PAGE 51 BOULDER 1945 BASKETBALL TEAM Front row — Grant '46, O'Day '45, Kaarela '45, Stamas '46, Watson '46. Second row — Mgr. Aho '45, Rossi '45, Costello '45, Cadieux '45, Coach Provenzani. Third row — Rekila '46, Congdon '45, Joachim '45, Ei'ickson '45. SCHEDULE F. H. S. OPP. December 14 Worcester Commerce 29 34 December 22 Pawtucket East 39 43 December 25 Alumni 38 19 December 29 Nashua at Nashua 37 50 January 1 Watertown 39 16 January 5 Athol at Athol 50 32 January 12 Nashua 40 44 January 17 Worcester Trade 37 17 January 19 Leominster at Leominster 50 41 January 26 Gardner 47 39 February 2 Athol 44 32 February 6 Peterboro 48 37 February 9 Gardner at Gardner 30 39 February 13 Clinton at Clinton 54 25 February 16 Leominster 36 29 WORCESTER COUNTY TRY-OUTS— -SEMI- -FINAL February 28 Gardner at Worcester 30 49 PACK 52 194 5 BOULDER PAGE 53 BOULDER 19 4 5 PAGE 54 194 5 BOULDER THE BAND Directors — Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Mr. George S. Talcott Faculty Moderator, Mr. James M. Ferrigno Trumpets Robert Joachim '45 Alice Taylor '45 William Walmsley '45 Richard Howard '46 Stuart Butterfield '46 Lawrence Student '46 Nicholas Martines '46 Rita Zichelle '46 Robert Wirtanen '46 Cynthia Woods '47 Carolyn Eckfeldt '47 John Wrisley '47 George Leger '47 Charlotte Newmark '47 Carl Lakso '47 Mildred Farquhar '47 Edward Dube '47 George Membrino '48 James DiPrima '48 Joseph Brasili '48 Walter Bent '48 John Alario '48 Piccolo Irene Conlon '48 Eb Clarinet Alfred Brasili '48 Bb Clarinets Ruth Butterfield '45 Janet Cate '45 Eustace Erickson '45 Lome Stevenson '46 Richard Doughty '46 Stanley Mattson '46 Kenneth Heins '47 Gilbert Progen '47 Romolo Testarmata '45 Alio Saxophones Melvin Tobin '45 Thelma Litsky '46 Burton Vigoda ' 48 Tenor Saxophones John M. Demers '45 Philip Aiesi '46 Altos J_.awrence Hicks '45 Kenneth Keller '47 Harold Rix '48 Catherine Aiesi '48 Trombones Ernest Maynard '45 Ray Fenno '45 Richard Goodspeed '45 Marjorie Hassett '45 Daniel O'Connor '48 Loris Lakso '48 Basses Edward Erick.son '45 Robert Luoma '46 Drums William Guenette '45 Roy Smith '45 Lucinda Watson '46 Lucille Pigeon '46 Mary Schroth '46 John Brasili '46 Nora Delorme '47 David Wilder '47 Edward Jillson '48 PAGE 55 PAGE 56 194 5 BOULDER THE OR Directors Mr. J. Edward Bouvier Mr. George S. Talcott Violins Raymond Braune '45 Richard Goodspeed '45 Kathenne Savola '45 Ann Conlon '46 Doris Corbo '46 Owen Hobbs '46 Lois Jennings '46 Norma Bonnallie '48 Jean Shapland '48 Allan Tastula '48 Marilyn Waris '48 Flute Irene Conlon '48 Clarinets Ruth Butterfield '45 Janet Gate '45 Stanley Mattson '45 Romola Testarmata '45 Philip Aiesi '46 Richard Doughty '46 Kenneth HeinG '47 Saxophone Burton Vigoda '43 HESTRA Trumpets Lawrence Student '46 Carl Lakso '47 James DiPrima '48 George Membrino '48 Trombones Loris Lakso '48 Daniel O'Connor '48 Horns Kenneth Keller '47 Harold Rix '48 Baritone Robert Luoma '46 Bass Edv ard Erickson '45 Drums V illiam Guenette '45 Snare Drum Lucinda Watson '46 Bass Drum Ncirna Adams '46 Tympani Roy Smith '45 PAGE 57 BOULDER 194 5 SENIOR GLEE CLUB Lorraine Antil Louise Bean Theresa Caron Eleanor Curtin Constance Flight Joan Friis Dorothy Gibbs Pauline Goggin Myrtle Hanson Marion Jones Shirley Kendall June Leonard Joan Littlehale lvq Nelson Ellen Newcombe Margaret O'Keefe Madeleine Pearson Phyllis Remal Shirley Russell Marilyn Towle Angela Tusia Louise V aisanen Theresa White William Forbes, Jr. Richard Goodspeed Clark Greene Robert Lyotila Kenneth Willard PAGE 58 1 945 F TCHBURG PUBLIC LlgRAf?! BOULDER THE RED AND GRAY Editor-in-chief Literary Editors Esther Bernstein '45 Irene Harrington '46 Anna Hicks '46 School Notes Dorothy Schmalz '45 Ethel Fillebrown '45 Rosemary Kenety '46 Thelma Litsky '46 -Lorraine Sherman '45 Athletics Art Dorothy Violette '45 Joan Littlehale '45 Jokes Gloria DiLucci '45 Richard Goodspeed '45 William Goodwin '46 Ruth Butterfield '45 George Upton '46 Evan Woollacott '46 Alumni Isabelle McBride '45 Natalie Thatcher '46 Beverly Rowan '46 Business Managers Lauri Kujanpaa '45 Kenneth Willard '45 William Goguen '46 Ronald Watson '46 ■ Paul Cochrane '47 Stanley Wheeler '47 PAGE 59 BOULDER 194 5 BOYS' DEBATING CLUB GIRLS' DEBATING CLUB President — Raymond Braune '45 Provident — Thelma Litsky '46 Vice-President — William Goodwin '46 Vicc-Prosident — Rosemary Kenety '46 Secretary — George Carlson '48 Gocretary — Elaine Wenzel '46 Treasurer — Robert McCauliff '48 Treasurer — Jane Murdock '46 Advisor — Mr. Flynn Advicor — Miss Clark PAGE 60 194 5 BOULDER DRAMATIC CLUB President — Constance Lundberg '45 Vice-President — Barbara Cohen '45 Secretary — Patricia Hession '45 Treasurer — Kenneth Willard '45 PAGE 61 BOULDER 194 5 THE ROUND TABLE Esther Bernstein Carolyn Rice Hope Ellis Richard Goodspeed Constance Lundberg Isabelle McBride Nancy Proctor Robert Rossi (Entered Tufts College) Dorothy Schmalz Lorraine Sherman Marilyn Towle Dorothy Violette PAGE 62 194 5 BOULDER PAGE 63 BOULDER 194 5 A Window to the South A Drama by Katharine Reely December 1, 1944 Cast of _Characters Hat Patricia Hession Lucy Constance Lundberg Charlie Kenneth Willard Mrs. Stockman Barbara Cohen Hank Richard Cushing Mr. Stockman John Demers Dr. Harvey lohn Degen The Specialist Richard Goodspeed PAGE 64 1945 BOULDER Come Rain or Shine PAGR 65 BOULDER 194 5 Come Rain or Shine A Comedy in Three Acts By Marrijane and Joseph Hayes April 6, 1945 Cast of Characters Jacqueline (Jac) Grayson Constance Lundberg Rosemary March Joan Friis Mrs. Lillian Grayson Barbara Cohen Irene Holden Marilyn Towle Agnes Holden Joyce Richards Julia March Patricia Hession Helen Irene L'Ecuyer Anne Barry Fanny Bigwood Ella Stone Nancy Proctor Mrs. Sparks Phyllis Remal Dan Lyons Stanley Mattson Glenn Grayson, Jr Norman May Glenn Grayson, Sr Kenneth Willard Dick Clements Philip Congdon Fred Richard Ringquist STUDENT COMMITTEES Tickets — Alice Baldarelli. Publicity — Dorothy Violetto, Margaret Joyce, Carolyn Rice, Lorraine Sherman. Stage Manager — Henry Fischer. Stage Crew — Weikko Antila, Louise Waisanen, David Swift, Dorothy Schmalz, Pauline Goggin. Head Usher — Isabel McBride. PAGE 66 BOULDER CLASS PLAYS 1 Ql 4 Dickens 1 Ql 1310 {-Tr i 1 Hem 1 1 n 1 Ql R 1 y 1 D A c? VrM 1 T i V Tt s I ou it OXlvJA-trb t UX c 1 Ql 7 1 y 1 Rivols n on Hi Tn OlXtrX XU'wlii 1 Ql P 1 3 1 O iVHJbUXi 1 Ql q ''r)ffir :ir RRR 1 Q9n 1 Vi 1 i. t? o t [ 1 tr b RoT of f C e Ti r Vi 1 ( r ucri 11 ler L L 0( rvi loxjiUL-iv 1 L r uiiidiitJci vv ciij Pi rVor JT ( 1 c;! 1 q99 1 DLL, A oTol ' 7 rA t t a ti n TTl nATl 1 1 Z-i iiy vv XXX 1 q99 1 oLO IVlUIlbicUI DcrCJUCtJlI cr X CJX J . ixxy lUXX 1 Q94 'Twf lfth MirrVit n o V o c o (T ro OXXL-XJ cb tJt-lX t? 1 Q9S r i Xllb CjilvJ. LliC iVitJIi Shaw X XvJUy t;b Oc r triCiVLXl 1 Q97 DCJjJ V Ui |jeiX Lc;i -XiiilcIXUI L kJLJ 1 111 lb J-ii iii wii vJiu'V.J i xox X 1 Q9Q noiTiciniic iviune 1 ou KAoyyTT A n T'OTAr'' IVltrll y lIlLlIcW Beach iciciiii ariQ HiVCi Ri l + z-wi A K A 1 H H 1 o+ T i DOiion Ot iviiaciieLon 1932 Ti 1 H (TO 1933 An Errand for Polly Mathews Duncan 1934 Lightnin' Smith Bacon 1935 Tiger House St. Clair 1936 Big-hearted Herbert Kerr Richardson 1937 Growing Pains Aurania Rauverol 1938 Leave it to Psmith Hay Wodehouse 1939 Stage Door Kaufman 6 Ferber 1940 You Can't Take It With You Hart Kaufman 1941 American Way George Kaufman M. Hart 1942 Sky Road N. Richard Nusbaum 1943 Incognito N. Richard Nusbaum 1944 Junior Miss J. Chodorov J. Fields 1945 Come Rain or Shine Marrijane Joseph Haynes PAGE 67 BOULDER 194 5 GOLD F Burleigh .nderson Lorraine Antil Helen Anttila Barbara Eamford Buth Buttarfield Charles Chicknavorian Minna Coiman llopo Ellis Betty Erickson Richard Good peed Lauri Kujanpaa Irene L'Ecuyer June Leonard Isabelle McBride Marie Pandiscio Nancy Proctor Carolyn Rice Richard Rmgquist Robert Rossi Dorothy Schmalz Lorraine Sherman Alice Taylor Dorothy Violette Kenneth Willard PAGE 68 94 5 BOULDER INTERCLASS GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Second Row Minna Cofman Patricia MacConlogue Marilyn Towle Phyllis Remal Irene Johnson Front Row Janet Gate Jeannette Rameau, Captain Ruth Butterfield Absent from picture Alice Barnes June Pearson PAOE 63 BOULDER 194 5 PAGE 70 194 5 BOULDER INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Pan? American Type Founders 74 Angel Novelty Co 100 Annie Ward Shop 104 Bailey, Ye House of John L 101 Baylin's Fur Shop lOi Benny's Barber Shop 87 Bcrgroth Studios 80 Dlanchard Brown 88 Hook Shop, The 103 Boyle, D. A., Co 98 Brockclman Bros 79 Brooks Pharmacy 102 Carswell Hawthorne Inc 101 City Cleaners 77 Coca Cola 77 Crocker Bi'rbank 6 Co 78 Cumings Theatre 98 DeBonis The Florist 86 Dejcnge. Louis Co 80 Prury, F. L. Sons Co 103 Dudley, Everett H 101 Elks 85 Empire Shoe Rebuilders 95 Ferrino, John, Sons Mkt 91 Fidelity Co-of erative Bank 103 Filcbburg Coal Co., Inc 98 Fi'ichburg Cooperative Bank 101 Fitchburg Creamery lOJ Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co 81 Fitchburg Hardware Co 97 Fitchburg Motor Sales 99 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Ins 100 Fitchburg Paper Company 73 Fitchburg Savings Bank 79 Fitchburg Sentinel 102 Flynn, J. G 101 Gege, B. E 99' Ccneral Mills, Inc 99 George Bros 97 Gile, S. P. Co. Inc 103 Goodfellow, A. Z 102 Goodwin, W. C. Inc 87 Gruener Hardware Store 99 Hatch, H. A., Son 75 Heds rom Union Co 97 Heslam, James Co 85 Holmes. Dr. E. T 102 Hyland, A. S. 6 Co 85 Independent Cab Co 93 Page Ivcr Johnson 96 Joe's Lunch 88 Kauppinen, C. J 96 Kendall Catering Co 92 Kidder Davis 96 Kimball 6 Son Co 81 Kcval, D. T 91 Lampila, Vcikko 82 Lanes 97 Lemay Furniture Corp 92 Lesure, Fred D. Co 89 Lesure The Florist 88 Magnus Metal Division 86 Matthews Mo'or Co 8 5 Michon S'udios 76 Miller's 90 Model Fur Shop 89 Murphy Drug Co 9J Nathan, S. M., Inc 95 New England Curtain Co 91 Niemi, Dr 100 Pandiscio, N. Dept. Store 85 Prrk Pharmacy 90 Passios, C 89 Pollock, George T 98 Putney, W. E., Inc 93 Raymond, Hotel 90 Rice Co 92 Richmond, J. 0 92 Ritter For Flowers 94 Rival Foods, Inc 87 Rome Clothing Co 95 Rogers 96 Safety Fund National Bank 83 Salny Salny 82 Simond's. E., Sport Store 94 Simonds Saw Steel 84 Spots 5 Co 104 Swanson Baking Co 81 Thibert, Dr. 5 Dr. Morin 91 Tracy's Drug Store 91 Tu runen Motor Coach 91 Union Coal Co 88 WEIM 87 Worcester County Trust Co 94 Worcester School of Business 78 Wyman, Dr. Roy S 93 Yellow Cab Co 89 Y. M. C. A 93 The Class of 1945 thanks the advertisers whose financial support has helped to make this book possible. PAGE 72 Compliments of Jitchburg aper Gompanu and its division Decotone Products FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS PAGE 73 INCORPORATED Fitchburg Division PAGE 74 Fitchburg, Massachusetts Our 54th year finds us serving an increasing number of insurance buyers for their personal and business protection needs. If you would like to have your insurance purchases intelligently planned and economically made, we in- vite you to avail yourself of our facilities. H. A. Hatch Son Paul J. Woodcome, Owner 470 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. Established 1S91 Phones 930 and 5090 PAGE 75 WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE AND MAY YOUR FRIENDSHIP CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE Michon Studio Photographers of Quality 455 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. 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' PACJE 79 Compliments of Louis Dejonge Company SURFACE COATED PAPERS Thank you Seniors . . . FOR YOUR PATRONAGE Tel. 2825 Fitchburg, Mass. HEAR. YE HEAR. YE Of all the great American characteristics which have been responsible for the growth of our Nation, the foremost is that courageous and re- sourceful custom of paddling your own canoe . Let us never lose sight of this trait ... let us keep it always as one of the principles of the American way of life. Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company GRADUATES OF 1945 Kimbairs Store for Men and Boys l EXTENDS TO YOU YOUNG PEOPLE ITS HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES. MAY YOU STRIVE TO DO YOUR PART IN MAKING THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE KIMBALL and SON CO. 480 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. PAGE 81 WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY FINE WATCH REPAIRING VEIKKO LAM PI LA Jeweler 635 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Telephone 5093 Compliments of SALNY AND SALNY MATTHEWS MOTOR COMPANY CHEVROLET CARS • 17 SNOW STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Phone 1251 Compliments of THE SAFETY FUND NATIONAL BANK of FitchLur Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation PAGE 33 Over 110 Years of Service SAWS — MACHINE KNIVES — FILES Simonds Saw Steel Company Established 1832 FITCHBURG, MASS. '00 '99 '98 '97 '96 '95 '94 1893-1945 '44 '43 '42 '41 '40 '39 '38 '37 '01 '36 '02 '35 j '03 1 I 04 1893 — Grandparents 33 I '05 '32 I 07 1915 — Parents 30 I '08 _ '29 ! '?o 1945 — Graduates 27 '11 '26 '12 '25 '13 '24 '14 FOR THREE GENERATIONS The Swanson Baking '23 j '15 Company has congratulated F. H. S. graduates on '22 '16 their achievement . . . and now F. H. S. 1945, the Town '21 '17 Talk Bakers congratulate you and extend their good '20 '18 wishes for a long life of healthy, good citizenship. '19 I I Swanson Baking Company PAGE 84 Compliments of N. PANDISCIO DEPARTMENT STORE, Inc. Complete line of MEN'S. WOMEN'S, and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING • 350 WATER ST. Fitchburg — 1282 STEEL VENETIAN BLINDS INVEST IN THE BEST Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables JAMES HESLAM COMPANY FITCHBURG Telephones 4260 - 4261 - 4262 PAGE 85 Congratulations Class of '45l! Your Good Neighbor RADIO STATION — WEIM — 1340 ON YOUR DIAL Compliments of A. S. HYLAND COMPANY i ! Office Supplies Equipment | Greeting Cards — Social Stationery ! j 753 Main Street Fitchburg - 3805 1 MAGNUS METAL DIVISION OF NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY FITCHBURG, MASS. I I i 1 Compliments of ! DEBONIS THE FLORIST I 715 Main Street Opposite the City Hall j PAGE 86 Best Wishes to the Graduates of 1945 FITCHBURG LODGE of ELKS Compliments of BENNY'S BARBER SHOP 37 Elm Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of W. C. GOODWIN, Inc. A Good Place To Buy Good Shoes 356 MAIN STREET Compliments of RIVAL FOODS, Inc. PAGE 87 Compliments of JOE'S LUNCH 306 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. CONGRATULATIONS • UNION COAL ft BETTER J COMPANY ■printing! BLANCHARD BROWN PRINTING COMPANY • 25 Witer St. Fitchburg, Mass. Tel. 1133 PRICHARD STREET Tel. 740 LESURE THE FLORIST PAGE 88 Compliments of FRED D. LESURE COMPANY — Confectioners — 1 ! 78 LAUREL STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of MODEL FUR SHOP Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE FURS DRY COLD STORAGE YELLOW CAB COMPANY PHONE 4000 Ambulance Deluxe — All Night Taxi Service 24 HOUR STORAGE GARAGE — 231 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. C. PASSIOS MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHIER FORMAL WEAR FOR RENT 854 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of HOTEL RAYMOND MURPHY DRUG COMPANY EUGENE J. MURPHY, Mgr. Registered Pharmacist Compliments of PARK PHARMACY 835 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. SMART GRADUATION CLOTHES MILLER'S 331-3 MAIN STREET PAGE 90 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 Street Phone 2861 Fitchburg, Mass. I Compliments of TURUNEN MOTOR COACH Compliments of TRACY'S DRUG STORE GEORGE H. TRACY, Druggist I Cor. Water and Second Streets Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 609 Compliments of John Femino Sons Market i i 339 - 341 Water St. Telephone 4070 PAGE 91 KENDALL CATERING CO. Harry E. Kendall, Mgr. 56 North Street Telephone 2064-W Residence Telephone 2064-R FURRIERS EXCLUSIVELY RICE CO. V. W . KlV Jj J. 0. RICHMOND 350 Main Street Ine turner Since 1865 FITCHBURG S FINEST • JEWELRY STORE 554 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. • FINER DIAMONDS, REMODELING SILVER, WATCHES, REPAIRING CHINA, GLASS, STORING AND JEWELRY Compliments of LEMAY FURNITURE CORPORATION Stores In FITCHBURG — GARDNER — GREENFIELD WINCHENDON — KEENE, N. H. — BRATTLEBORO, VT. f AGE 92 Compliments of W. E. PUTNEY, Inc. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Compliments of Compliments of INDEPENDENT Dr. Roy S. Wyman CAB OPTOMETRIST CO. • • 308 Main St. Phone 971 TELEPHONE 3500 FITCHBURG, MASS, Compliments of FITCHBURG Y. M. C. A PAGE 93 Compliments of NEW ENGLAND CURTAIN CO Compliments of Dr. J. A. N. THIBERT ASSOCIATE Dr. W. A. MORIN 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of ED. SIMOND'S SPORTS STORE 452 MAIN ST. Tel. 5152 FITCHBURG i Compliments of WORCESTER COUNTY TRUST CO. PAGE 94 Compliments of ROME CLOTHING COMPANY 633 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 1945 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 graduation. 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 a 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. S. M. NATHAN, Inc. Registered Jeweler American Gem Society 471 Main St. Fitchburg, Mass. EXPERT SHOE DYERS TALON ZIPPER AGENCY EMPIRE SHOE REBUILDERS 19 Blossom Street, Fitchburg Phone 1471 RITTER for FLOWERS CORSAGES UNUSUAL 360 Main Street Telephone 415 | PAGE 95 EVERYTHING IN SPORTING GOODS KODAKS AND NOVELTIES Make This Your Headquarters I IVER JOHNSON SPORTING GOODS CO. I 510 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of ROGER'S 283 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Best Selection of Hamilton, Wittnauer, Longine, Gruen, Elgin, Waltham and Bulova Watches at Lowest Prices DIAMONDS AND WEDDING RINGS C. J. KAUPPINEN 711 Main Street Telephone 1288 Fitchburg, Mass. KIDDER DAVIS FURNITURE — CARPETS — UPHOLSTERY Interior Decorators FITCHBURG S OLDEST FURNITURE STORE 692 - 700 Main Street Tel. 1107 Fitchburg, Mass. PAGE 96 Compliments of FITCHBURG HARDWARE COMPANY 50 Laurel Street Telephone 1670 Fitchburg, Mass. I Compliments of Quality . . . YOU CAN COUNT ON GEORGE BROS. Young men's clothes with dash and style. Quality Footwear for the Entire Family Ihe last word m suits and outer garments. • Sport coats and slacks in generous variety. GRADUATION • FOOTWEAR AT POPULAR PRICES F. H. LANE CO. We'll be glad to show you 386 MAIN ST. Cor. MILL ST. the new ideas. Compliments of HEDSTROM UNION COMPANY Manufacturers of VELOCIPEDES, COASTER WAGONS, AND WHEEL TOYS PACK 97 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. Compliments of FITCHBURG COAL COMPANY, Inc. 4 DAY STREET Tel. 456 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of GEORGE T. POLLOCK General Store and Gas Station Compliments of D. A. BOYLE CO. 290 Water Street Telephone 2580 PAGE 98 Compliments of GENERAL MILLS, Inc. FARM SERVICE DIVISION Compliments of GRUENER HARDWARE STORE, Inc. i J 85 Main Street Phone 305 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of FITCHBURG MOTOR SALES THE B. E. GAGE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE SAFETY FUND BUILDING FITCHBURG, MASS. PAGE 99 Compliments of DR. NIEMI Compliments of ANGEL NOVELTY COMPANY Compliments of FITCHBURG CREAMERY Compliments of Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 781 MAIN STREET PAGE 100 Compliments of J. G. FLYNN LINEN SERVICE 66 Green Street Telephone 996 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of EVERETT H. DUDLEY Compliments of CARSWELL HAWTHORNE. Inc. 900 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of YE HOUSE OF JOHN L. BAILEY 685 MAIN STREET CANDY — GIFTS — FAVORS MANUFACTURERS OF UNEQUALED CANDY PAGE 101 Compliments of DR. E. T. HOLMES Compliments of For All The News of BROOKS' FITCHBURG and VICINITY rHAKMALY of THE NATION • and THE WORLD 497 Main St. Fitchburg Read The Telephone 202 Fitchburg Sentinel Compliments of A. Z. GOODFELLOW PAGE 102 Compliments of S. p. GILE COMPANY, Inc. TYPEWRITERS 578 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Phone 4340 Compliments of FIDELITY CO-OPERATIVE BANK Corner Main Oliver Sts. Compliments of F. L. Drury Sons Company RETAIL GROCERS PHONE 1410 Compliments of THE BOOK SHOP SPOTS CO. SCIENTIFIC DRY CLEANING — PROMPT SERVICE 256 WATER STREET Tel. 122—123 CARL A. BELLUARDO ANNIE WARD'S SHOP CORSETS — HOSIERY — UNDERWEAR THREE GRADUATE CORSETIERS SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO SURGICAL FITTINGS 364 Main Street TeL Fitchburg 2190 The House of Complete Corsctry BAYLIN'S FUR SHOP THE STORE OF INDIVIDUAL STYLES FUR COATS — DRESSES — CLOTH COATS 467 Main Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of FITCHBURG CO-OPERATIVE BANK .}