Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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THE BOULDER Ernest Carbone Quiet persons are welcome everywhere. Dramatic Club, Class Color Committee 3. In school, Ernie is known by his nice smile and studious nature. However, his books are not the only thing for mischief is ever present in his eyes. He likes to draw, dance, swim, and play basketball, which he does after working at Foster Grant Co., Inc. He hopes to be a chemist. Eugene Shannan Casassa Always ready, always there, Always willing to do his share. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Senior Class Play. Gene is an easy-going fellow who has been very active in school affairs. His dramatic ability has been demon- strated to us on many occasions. In football, he was an out-standing linesman, and made the first team of the A'l- Worcester County eleven. Herman Siegfried Cofman A man not of words but actions. Football, Baseball 3, 4. Chuck is one of those sports enthusiasts. If he is not playing baseball he is playing foolball or ping-pong. Oh, yes, he also enjoys dancinq quite a bit. His hope after high school is to enter the Marines. Edward Morton Cohen Not too serious, not too gay, A good fellow in every way. Football 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, Relay 3, 4. A handsome fellow who is a member of the football team, likes dancing and most sports. He worked during the summer as a councillor at a boys' camp. Eddie plans to go to a business school after graduation. He is get- ting some practice now as business manager of the Boulder. Richard Bishop Collins Jolly, well-liked, a good student, too. Football, Chairman Junior-Senior Reception Commit- tee, Junior-Senior Reception Play 3, Football Manager 4. Dick, who always has a smile and a pleasant word for everyone, has made a great many friends during his three years here. He was assistant footba'l manager and place-kick artist in his junior year. This year he was rewarded by being made manager. Winthrop Rowley Collins A good laugh is like sunshine. Junior-Senior Reception 3, Relay 3, 4. Bim is a quiet, well mannered senior who came to us fiom Pennsylvania in his junior year. Among his in- terests are horses and football and he is kept very bus playing basketball for the church league. Bim plans to return to Pennsylvania and after his eighteenth birthday he will enlist in the Army. Donald James Cosgrove Good nature is a special charm. Junior Prom Committee 3, Relay Team 3, 4, Football 4. Don was the fellow that caught the touchdown pass in that hard fought, brilliantly played Worcester Trade game. As you can see, Don is a sportsman. He was the captain of our '45 relay team; he also likes to hunt. The girls say he is a good dancer. Leonard George Cotnoir An industrious lad in every way. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception, Coun- cillor 3. Len is a popular fellow who is famous around school for his loud ties. He likes dancing and sports. He is business manager of the Boulder and works as a drafts- man after school. Len plans to go to college. PAGE 14

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Herbert Joseph Bouvier Many a true word is spoken in jest. Dramatic Club 4. Herbert is probably not known as well around school as he is at the Fitchburg Theater where he is employed as an usher. He attends all sports and school functions. Roger Maurice Breton Quiet persons are welcome everywhere. Junior-Senior Reception 3, Debating Club 3, 4. Roger is popular and always willing to help. His standing in his studies is good for he takes a great deal of interest in his work. Roger is a quiet boy. He can generally be found playing ping-pong at the Y. He likes both basketball and softball. Robert Alfred Brodeur He is always laughing, for he has an infinite deal of wit. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Write-up Com- mittee 4, Senior Class Play. Bob is full of fun, and can appreciate a joke on him- self as well as anyone else. A very good student, he is well liked by all his teachers. Throughout our high school years we have all enjoyed the acquaintance of this care-free, happy-go-lucky young man. Gordon Thomas Brown An all-round athlete, straight and tall. Football 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Basket- ball, Baseball, Relay Team 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Gooma, who hails from the South side, is one of our foremost athletes. He played on the football, baske ba 1, and baseball teams and he was out-standing in all these sports. He is known for his easy-going manner and cheery smile. John Raymond Brown A little mischief now and then Is relished by the best of men. Councillor 4. Ray is a dark-haired good looking fellow who always has a cheery word for everyone. His main recreation is dancing, but when you can drag him away from the dance hall, he is an enthusiastic basketball and ping-pong player. He plans to enter engineering. Robert Edward Brown A better fellow nowhere could you find- Football 3, 4. Brownie is interested in all forms of athletics, particu- larly football. He has been out for this sport three years and is this year coming into the limelight as first string center. You might have seen his smiling face on the be'l boys' bench at the Hotel Raymond. He was one of the active members of Jive Junction. Louis Gene Buratti Ay, the ball is flying, the lads play heart and soul. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Relay 3, 4, Baseball 4. Louis is one of our merry lads, always cheerful, always glad. He is really showing his ability in school this year. He is a member of the basketball team and played well this year at guard for the team. Stuart Clifford Butterfield Speech is good but silence is golden. Band 2, 3, 4. Stuart is Westminster's star trumpet player as well as gas station attendant. His cute smile and wavy hair are his greatest assets. All his friends will tell you that he is loads of fun. Dancing, bowling, and hunting are his favorite pastimes. Stuart has no definite future plans. PAGE 13

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CLASS OF '46 Harry Roger Crawford Obey and be attentive. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Harry is a tall blond senior, who always hats a smik. He didn't take part in any school sports but he always attended the games. Harry especially likes to ski at which he is very adept. Austin Gene Crossman A gentleman of honest deeds. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception 3, Re- lay 3, 4. A lover of all sports, his hobby is photography. Me- chanically minded, he likes to drive his father's car. Upon graduation he plans to become an engineer. John DiTommaso, Jr. I could sit on, untroubled day by day. Dramatic Club. johnny is an avid aviation fan. Besides being a mem- ber of the Air Scouts, and of the C. A. P. he works at the Fitchburg airport. When you can drag him away from his flying, you will find that he is also a good foot- ball and baseball player. Richard Wallace Doughty Shall I go on or have I said enough? Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Debating, Junior-Senior Re- ception Committee 3, Dramatic Club 4. Dick, a good-looking blond, presents a well-groomed appearance. He is an active member of both the band and the debating club. Bowling, basketball, and ping- pcng are his favorite 6ports. Dick plans to go to Amherst College where he will major in the sciences. Winfred Charles Durling He is always light of heart. Bud is a tall dark lad who comes from the South Side. He is cheerful, friendly, and not too fond of study. He is a smooth dancer and very much interested in sports, such as football, basketball, baseball, and hunting. Arthur Nicholas Eleftherio Honest endeavor is sure reward. Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception, Class Color Committee 3. Dickie with his blond hair likes to study, but dcesn't let homework interfere with da ncing and basketball. He plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Optometry. Robert John Fallon A companion that is cheerful is worth gold. Baseball, Dramatic Club, Junior-Senior Reception 3. Bob came to F. H. S. in the junior year from the big town of Lunenburg. He likes baseball and basketball. Bob is the assistant to one of the local veterinaries in town. Who knows but what he might be a veterinary himself some day. John Frederick Fielding Old friends are the best. Dramatic Club 2, 4. Jackie is a curly-haired boy who has had such a run of hard luck that th e crutch seems almost to be his constant companion. Much of his time is spent with airplanes. Tackie's one plan after graduation is to en- list in the Navy. PACK 15