Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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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

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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

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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