Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1948 volume:

tor fFERENCE use only The BOULDER Class of 1948 FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL VOLENS ET VALENS (Willir.g and Able) FITCWBURG PUBLIC LIHIURl FITCHBURG, MASS. The Boulder 1948 We, the class of 1948, dedicate this book to LAURENCE HENRY SCANLON, Class of 1931, now Principal of the Fitchburg High School, whose loyalty and devotion to the school have been shown in his work as a teacher and leader and whose deep interest in the school has won him the respect of all. 2 3 3 The Boulder 1948 Honorable Georgk W. Stanton Mayor of Pilchhurg 5 6 The Boulder 1948 FACULTY PRINCIPAL Laurence H. Scanlon ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ACADEMIC Stephen T. Woodbury ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Ralph Sv'. Howard HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS J. Edward Bouvier Armand J. Dufour Nicholas G. Ruberti Anna E. Dunn . Ralph K. Hubbard Ralph W. Howard Harry J. Butler . Carl W. Perkins . William M. McDermott Loring R. Stevenson . Beatrice M. Brigham Helen M. Brown Leo T. Carney Marie L. Champagne Elizabeth A. Clark Isabel Dennett John T. Dillon Paul Ellis Armas W. Fillback Jane J. Fitzgerald Harold L. Flynn Clifford Gilbert Leslie Griffiths Joseph A. Harwood John F. Healey K. Elizabeth Hebert Bernard A. Horgan John L. Kenney T. Francis Kielty John Loiko Robert Lusena Robert O. Mailloux Rita Mallahy Hilda M. Mattson Virginia M. McDermott Music Modern Languages Mathematics English Classics Commercial Subjects History Science Manual Arts Physical Education TEACHERS Martin J. McDonough Helen I. Merriam Mary G. Murphy Anna L. Nason Florence A. Nelson Helen B. O'Donnell John D. Oliva Richard B. Palmer Ethel L. Peabody Alice R. Pepin Gladys Perkins George P. Peters Raymond M. Petersen Jeannette Richard Edmund B. Ryan Louise W. Sawyer Francis A. Sheehan Bertha L. Sherwin Lyman Sleeper George V. Spires Edward D. Sullivan Herbert P. Sullivan Lillian M. Taylor Mary P. Touchette Eleanor M. Tucker 7 The Boulder 1948 BOARD OF EDITORS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Halsey L. Allen, III ASSISTANT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nancy J. Watson BUSINESS MANAGER John F. Murphy WRITE-UP COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Ahda C. Enckson, Chdivmcxn John F. Murphy, Chaivnidn V liyillla -C. illtllcajjUIl jdiiies o. ju'urpin xvODert 1 . ArcniDaia nverett ri. uuaiey, jr. Charlotte M. Beer James J. Gallagher Norma M. Bonnallie raul r. Oelep Nancy Copeland Paul D. Kinsley Phyllis T. Desmond. George E. M embrmo John Eleftherio Raymond L. Morin Uavid J. riolden Kictiard r. U rJrien Janet A. Holmes Daniel G. O'Connor Beverly A. Kaddy Robert L. Underwood, Jr. Loris G. Lakso Manning E. Van Nostrand, III Elizabeth Lawrence Ralph E. Willard Richard E. Lundberg Mary Lou McCue ART COMMITTEE Barbara M. Mellitt Lorraine M. Kasari, Chairman Athena Pappas Paul D. Kinsley Dorothea I. Passios Barbara A. Roy Janet L. Pearson Eleanor Poladian TYPIST Antoinette Scola Jane E. Albert Allan R. Tastula Herman S. Twing FACULTY ADVISERS Marilyn C. Waris Mr. Carney, Editorial Mae E. Webster Mr. Kenney, Business Jane M. Wolfe Mr. Hubbard, Publication 9 The Boulder 1948 n The Boulder 1948 CLASS OFFICERS RAYMOND ALBERT ABLONDF, JR. His jriends are legion. Ray is the extremely popular personality who has been our class president for the past two years. He has done much for his class in this capacity. Among the many capacities in which he has served is that of Senator from this district during the Youth Gov- ernment Day at the State House in Boston. In spite of some un- fortunate accidents, Ray has proved himself a great football player and trackman. He also possesses an unusual amount of great scholastic ability. During his high school years Ray's sincerity and friendliness have won him many lasting friendships. Baseball 2, Basketball 2, 3, Relay 3, 4, Football, Track 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Class Play, Competitive Plays, Gold F, Good Government Group, F. H. S. Delegate to Boys' State, Mass. Delegate to National Boys' Forum at Washington 4 LORIS GAY LAKSO Queen rose of the rosebud garden of girls. Hoi, our vice-president, has striking blonde hair and mis- chievous eyes. She loves to ski, and has quite a talent for music. Her sparkling personality has resulted in her being chosen presi- dent of the Horizon Club. Her achievements are not limited to the social aspects of school life as she has been an outstanding student throughout her high school career. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, Student Council, Dramatic Club, Red Gray 3, 4, Basketball, Gold F 4 JANET LEE PEARSON None named her but to praise. Janet, an honor student, is one of the most capable and out- standing members of the class. She belongs to a number of clubs outside of school. Jan enjoys all kinds of music and exhibits her musical ability by playing the drums in our school band. In sports she likes basketball and Softball. She is a good pitcher in the latter sport. Knitting is her hobby. Janet's future lies in the field of nursing. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Home Room Repre- sentative 3, Red Gray 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Class Play Chairman, Gold F JOSEPH GUSHING, JR. He can do 7nany things well. Joe Gushing is one of the truly versatile athletes in our class. He not only stars in baseball and football but is a skier of championship caliber, having won the Massachusetts Junior Ski Championship. Joe is a very capable student. His competency in student activities is shown by the fact that he was elected treas- urer of his class and F. H. S. representative to the Good Govern- ment program held in Boston. Although as yet he has no definite plans for the future we have no doubt that he will become emi- nently successful in any field of endeavor. Basketball 2, Relay, Student Council, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Christmas Party 3, Class Book Committee, Gold F, Good Government Group 4, Baseball, Football 2, 3, 4 12 The Boulder 1948 RICHARD WALTER AHLIN, JR. All great men come jrom the country. Jiggs is the tall, casual boy we see strolling through the corridors in his moccasins, who served as treasurer of our class during the junior year. He has a talent for singing and dancing, and is a born comedian. These talents do not exceed his dramatic ability, however. Jiggs is always smiling, even after a hard night of fighting fires in the wilds of Westminster. His pet peeve is long skirts. Jigg s plans for the future are not yet complete. Football 2, 3, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Christmas Party, Class Treasurer 3, Dramatic Club, Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Class Play, Senior Dues Committee 4 JOHN JAMES ALARIO A quiet mannered lad with mischiej in his eye. Johnny is the bashful type, being particularly shy with the opposite sex. Although his outside interests are many, he still manages to keep up with his studies. John can always be seen busily working at the meat counter in Brockelman's. Although he doesn't participate in sports, he is an enthusiastic fan. Band 1, 2, 3 JANE EVA ALBERT Her good nature is proper soil upon which virtue grows. Red hair and sparkling eyes — that identifies Janie. She is one of our illustrious part-timers and divides her time between the Red Gray and the Boulder. Wherever she goes there are one or two shadows accompanying her. Jane is always ready for a good time, and although she does not possess a tremendous appetite, she has a fondness for two lunch periods. HALSEY LEONARD ALLEN, III And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew. Halsey is perhaps our most brilliant scholar since he has been on the special and high honor rolls throughout his school career. He is a back stage member of the Dramatic Club, a member of the Red Gray Board, the editor of the 1948 Boulder, a member of the student council, and of our victorious relay team. He has served on various dance committees. The sports which he enjoys are skiing and hunting. Most of his weekends and vacations are spent in Sterling at his uncle's farm and from this he draws his life ambition to be a soil chemist. He is planning to enter Cornell University after graduation. Red Gray 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Relay, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Student Council, Round Table, Class Book Committee, Gold F 4 JOHN JOSEPH ALLEN Let each wan pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest. Jack is one of the ardent auto-mechanics and has a car of his own. His love for things mechanical has shown itself by his selec- tion of the 'Vocational Coiirsi .iiul in devoting all his spare time to his own car and to those ot others who are less gifted in the art of keeping the wheels turning. His hobby is both big .ind midget car racing. 13 VtTQHBORG PUBLIC VIRGINIA KDITH ANDRIiASSON Tall, straight, and slender. Virginia is that tall pretty lass with a contagious smile. She is friendly and very popular with everyone. Am;)ng her favorite- pastimes are horseback riding, dancing, and moving pictures. Vir- ginia is one class member who has announced her engacjement. The best of luck, Virginia! Junior Picnic Committee ROBERT THOMAS ARCHIBALD A man must devote some of his time to other things than study. Bob or Arch, as he is called by his friends, is one of our better tennis players. He is a good student and Physics is one of his best subjects. While quiet and somewhat serious he has served on many of the social committees and in these capacities revealed another side which has endeared him to those with whom he worked. His mind is not entirely on his studies however as his wavy hair has captivated the heart of many young ladies. In this respect we may add that Bob needs no compass to find one of our neighboring towns. Tennis 3, 4, Class Book Committee BEVERLY PRISCILLA ASHE Thou art small, hut thou shalt grow. Though Bev is one of the smallest members of our class, she gets around faster than most of us, especially in crowds. She is full of fun and mischief and enjoys all sports. An active member of the Scouts, she looks forward to the summer camping trips. Her future plans are to be a telephone operator. Glee Club JEANNETTE THERESA AUBUCHON Laughing and gay and full of fun. Jeannette is one of the outstanding members of the Glee Club and has a beautiful soprano voice. She enjoys all kinds of sports and attends all our games. She has several hobbies, chief of which is collecting pictures of Hollywood stars, and going to the movies. We are told she plans to follow in the steps of Florence Nightin- gale. Volleyball 3, Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Gold F DOROTHY ANN BAHO A lassie dark with raven hair. Dot's deep brown eyes reveal that she is one of those girls who are full of mischief and glee, a happy-go-lucky person. She has a merry, penetrating laugh. In sports she particularly likes to play basketball and she lives for roller skating. Dot plans to be a telephone operator. 14 RONALD BALABAN Born and bred in Brooklyn — proud of il luo. Balli, coming from Brooklyn, joined us in our junior year. He played football and has been a member of the track team, do- ing rather well in both sports. He is a nice dancer and enjoyed dancing at lunch. He has the quality of making friends and keep- ing them. May he always remain that way. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Football, Track, Relay 3, 4 ANNA BALDUCCI A bonnie wee lassie. Anna is one of the shortest girls in the senior class but makes up for it with her personality. She is very proud of her long, brown hair. We wonder how she manages it. She can usually be seen rushing to and fro from the school library, as she is one of our part-tfmers working for Miss Sherwin. She plans a business career. Basketball 2, 3, Volleyball 3 NATHALIE JOANNE BARHOLM Mild mannered in all she does. Nathalie is studious and thoughtful, well-liked by all who know her. Although she is generally quiet, Nathalie can hold her own in any bit of activity. Her devoted friend. Dot, is nearly al- ways seen with her. Youth Library Committee 3, Gold F CONSTANCE NANCY BARONE A merry amiable little lass. Connie is cheerful, happy-go-lucky, has a friendly smile for everyone and adds gaiety wherever she goes. One of our bus pupils, she is one of those lucky people who are never marked tardy. She spends most of her time helping her father in Barone's Pharmacy in the eastern section of the city. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3 EVERETT ELLON BARROWS, JR. Young fellows will be young fellows. Everett has blonde wavy hair. He is called Blondie by many of his female friends. He has a likeness for the opposite sex and vice versa. Although he doesn't take part in many of our school activities, we know his outside interests are many. He is always neatly groomed and well turned out without resorting to extreme styles. HAZEL BASILIC) An ounce oj mirth is worth a pound oj sorrow. Hazel is one of our part-timers who mix work and school in apparently well-halanced proportions. She hates to hurry allow- inn the world to go by at its own pace, but when something re- quires doing Hazel achieves a surprising agility which sends her down the corridor with her brown tresses flying. We'd like to know where she gets her rosy cheeks. Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4 HELEN JENNIE BATURA As merry as the day is long. Helen, a pretty girl who loves to dance, can always be seen dancing at second lunch with her many admirers. We will truly miss her pleasing personality and cheery smile which should prove of great advantage in whatever field she may choose a career. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 GEORGE ADOLPHE BEAUCHAMP No worries ever trouble him. Although George only entered F. H. S. in his senior year, he has already made a favorable impression with his pleasing person- ality. George's main athletic interest is track and he should make a good addition to the high school track team. In his spare time George works at the Fitchburg Theater as an usher. Track, Relay 4 JEAN ELLEN BEAUMONT shall endeavor to enlighten all with wit. Beau is one of our dance enthusiasts. She enjoys good music especially Gershwin and Kern. Her pleasing personality is known to us all and she is forever laughing. We learned that she likes to write and does it well. She thrives on Italian food. Is that what keeps her slim ? Dramatic Club 1, 2, Junior Picnic Committee, Glee Club 1, 4 CHARLOTTE MAE BEER Saje within her heart nestles the seed oj perjection. Chili is all of five feet tall and has laughing blue eyes. She has a peculiar hobby — saving pennies. She is also adept at playing the piano and is quite artistic. Hailing from West Fitchburg, she is a good student and a sincere friend. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Class Book Committee, Gold F, Home Room Representative, Basketball 4, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 16 EDWARD RUSSELL BEER Feic ivords suffice. Although Eddie is one of the more reserved members of our class, he is an all-around fellow. Besides being interested in all types of outdoor sports, he has done exceptionally well in his col- lege course studies. He is not certain of his future, but as long as he is able he will defend Waites Corner against all comers. Relay 3 RITA ANN BEGNOCHE Small but bright and friendly with all. Rita has light hair, gray eyes, and is short of stature. When- ever you see her walking down the corridor or in the various classes, she has a friendly smile for everyone. In her spare moments you will find her either roller skating at Whalom Rink or dancmg somewhere. After graduation Rita will continue working in the office at Aubuchon's Hardware. JOHN QUENTIN BENNETT A star in his own right — Every inch a champion. As a member of a class famed for individual versatility, Johnnie is one of our most versatile athletes. He has made quite a name for himself in the field of track, having won the Massa- chusetts State Cross Country championship. He also carried off honors in the indoor mile. In addition he was promising on the basketball court in sophomore and junior years and a power on the hockey courts of this district. He is known as a ladies man around school, but most of his time is taken up with one special person. Basketball 2, 3, Track 3, 4, Class Relay 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Assembly Committee 3, Home Room Representative 4 JULIE PATRICIA BENSUK A soft voice is a lovely thing. Julie is noted for her ability to study and attain high honors without difficulty. She appears very quiet to strangers, but her friends know diflferently. She arrives every morning on the stroke of eight after a brisk walk to school. She is very pleasant and a favorite of the teachers. EMIL ALFRED BERNDT ' take a:iy sport. I like them all. Conny is an artist at the game of Morra. A great competitor in sports, Emil was a member of the football, track, and basketball teams. His career was cut short in football due to an injury received in a inid-season game. He was also on the Junior-Senior Relay and the Bchnont Relay Team. He's a ladies' man in a quiet sort of way. He hails from Cleghorn. Class Color and Flower Coininittee 3, Football, Track, Relay 3, 4, Basketball 4 17 BETTY RUTH BEVER There is no genius in lije like ihe genius of energy. Betty is one of those persons who can comhinc intL-llcct with a wonderful personality. Her popuhirity is based on her ability to lend a helping hand wherever needed. She ranks high as a scholar and in the future, should make a place for herself in the business world. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, As.sembly Committee 4, Gold F, Home Room Representative 4 ROBERT HERMAN BEVER 'Tis good to he merry and wise. Bob has many friends in the high school. He likes all sports and participates in basketball and baseball. His pet peeves are haircuts and stew. He's crazy about jungle pictures and grilled cheese sandwiches. Bob plans to join the Navy when he gets out of school. A hard worker himself. Bob dislikes people whri avoid work. He's the kind of fellow who'd do anything for a friend. ANDRONIKI BILIOURIS Would that I were a boy so that I could play all sports. Niki, as we know her, is another of our sports-minded class- mates, and a loyal rooter of the Red Raiders. She can be seen, as well as heard, in the cheering section, both at home and out of town games. She is always ready with a new cheer. Like many of the other girls, Niki would like to enter secretarial work after her school days are over. Volleyball 1, Glee Club 1, 2 CHARLOTTE ANN BODANZA Born with a gift of laughter. Charlotte is a merry miss. She loves to laugh and has a cheery, Hello , for everyone. When it comes to studying, she can always think of something better to do. She is definitely a fiend when it comes to gum or candy, and she can always be found well supplied with either. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 GRACE BEVERLY BODO Her air, her manners, all who saw, admired. Blessed with blonde hair and merry eyes, Gracie is extremely popular with both boys and girls. She has a flair for fashion and is a hearty supporter of the new look. How does she remain so slim? If she'd only tell us! Parke Snow's enjoys having her around on Saturdays. Band 2 18 194 NORMA MAY BONNALLIE Ever loy.d, ever true to the tasks she has to do. Norma is the girl with the dark brown hair and twinkling eyes. She is quite a seamstress, as we see from the attractive clothes she wears. She makes many of them. An honor roll pupil, Norma has achieved scholastically what many have wished for but haven't attained. We all wish her luck in her proposed career in dressmaking. Orchestra 1, 2, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Field Hockey 2, Junior Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Recep- tion Committee .3, Tennis, Volleyball 4, Gold F, Class Book Committee 4 BEATRICE ALIDA BOUCHER A smile for all. a welcome, glad, A jovial, pleasing way she had. Beatrice is a quiet member of the class with a lovely smile and a grand personality. She always dresses neatly and attractively. She likes to play basketball and ice skate. She once liked roller skating. Beatrice has no definite plans for the future. Basketball 1 CLIFFORD GEORGE BOWERS Like tu'o men rolled into one. Skip is a member of the woodworking course and can often be seen with Harold O'Dell. He has a shop of his own, and hopes to work in the woodworking field. Being one of the most co- operative boys in the shop he certainly has proved to us that everyone loves a fat man, especially when he is blessed with the personality and characteristics which are Skip's. Senior Dues Committee 4 ALFRED NELO BRASILI My soul doth aspire to music. Freddy is a tall, husky lad with a natural wave in his dark hair. He is easy going and good-natured. His pleasing comedy has often raised a sound of merriment in our halls and classrooms. Freddy is a talented saxophone player who is often seen playing with Nickey Saunders' Orchestra at nearby dances. Band 1, 2, Orchestra 2, Relay 3, 4 FREDERICK PUTNAM BRIGHAM Not too serious, not too gay, A good jellow in every way. Freddie is one of the silent members of the senior class, but once you get to know him you'll find him a lot of fun. He attends all school functions and knows his sports well. Freddy plans to attend 'Vale when he finishes high school. We all wish you a great deal of success in the future, Freddy. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3 19 The Boulder _ 1948 NANCY CAROLINE BROOKS Thy smile becomes thee well. Tliough Nance has only been with us since licr junior year, she has created quite an impression. We hear she likes to i nit. Confidentially, she's been knitting a sweater for two years. She does have a talent though, for making jewelry, and she loves to dance. Good luck on that sweater. Christmas Party 4 HENRY PHILIP BRUNELL Let the world slide by, what care I. Hank is a tall sandy-haired fellow whose main interests in school are math and reading. He has a great deal of dramatic ability. He also likes sports and has played football and has been on a hockey team for two years. Hank wants to be a teacher- coach after high school. Football 2, 3, Track 2, 4, Class Relay 4, Camera Club, Home Room Representative GLORIA ELIZABETH BURATTI Life is too short to worry. Gloria is the peppy individual who serves as secretary to Miss Dunn. She has filled this position in the part-time course during her senior year. Gloria likes all sports, but her favorite is basket- ball. A good mixer, enthusiastic supporter of school activities, and well liked by all who know her, Gloria would like to be a hair- dresser after graduation. Dramatic Club 2 GLORIA THERESA BURKE The light that shines in her sparkling eyes bespeaks a divinely good nature. Good-natured and easy-to-get-along with, Gloria's cheerful disposition is a great asset and has won her many friends. Her chief interest out of school is roller skating, which sh does ex- ceptionally well. She intends to become a bookkeeper. Basketball, Volleyball 3, 4 LORRAINE MARIE CABANA Success awaits the one who tries. A member of the general course whose favorite study has been English, Lorraine has left with us an impression of a person char- acterized by quiet reserve, conscientiousness, and a pleasant dispo- sition. While she has taken part in the school basketball program, her interests have been outside of school and have been centered in dancing, roller skating, and the movies. Lorraine has given no indication of her plans for later life, but we feel that she has a successful and happy future awaiting her. Basketball 1 20 ELTON SHERWOOD CALL There is mischief in this man. Elton comes to us from Pepperell High after twenty-one months in the Navy. Cupie, as he is called, likes music, dancing, and his dancing partners. Confidentially, they seem to like him too. He is taking up the machinist trade and intends to follow this trade in later years. Navy 1944-46 SHIRLEY RUTH CALVERT She who sows courtesy, reaps friendship. A tall, pert girl with lovely brown hair and a roses and cream complexion, Shirley is always busy in dramatics or music and finds relaxation in knitting. A tireless knitter, she makes the most beau- tiful mittens, scarves, and sweaters for her friends. Shirley's clothes have know-how ! With her sweet smile and her lovely personality, a grand person ! Youth Library Committee 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4 DOROTHY MARY CARLSON Merry mischief in her eye. Dot's good humor and well-rounded personality are appreci- ated by all who know her. She is an ardent sports enthusiast and also enjoys participating in sports. After school she keeps herself busy working part-time. Dot plans to be another one of our faith- ful telephone operators. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 4 GEORGE ANDERSON CARLSON An intellect with force and skill To strive, to fashion, and fulfill. The pipe — the glasses — who could it be but George ! And can he debate! He likes classical music and better than that, knows a great deal about it, having an extensive collection of this type of recordings. An extensive reader, an active Boy Scout, possessing a sympathetic and understanding nature, he has endeared himself as a sincere friend. Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4 GLORIA ANGELA CASELLA Her eyes sparkle as clear mountain waters. Gloria has the dancing dark eyes of a true brunette. Her entire appearance reflects friendliness. Her charming smile and personality have won her many friends. She likes to skate, dance, and read during her spare time. Where she finds it, we hardly know since she has also worked after school. After graduation she plans to continue in the business field. Student Council 1, Junior-Senior Reception (Committee 3 The Boulder 1948 PAULINH FRANCl'S CASEY Light-hearled and conleni, I wander through the world. Pauline is a dark-eyed lass known to her many friends as Dully. Her smile and personality add a great deal to the attractive- ness of our class. Although Pauline has many hobbies, her greatest ambition is to design clothes. She has beep rather quiet about her plans for the future. MARY ANNE CASTELLI Little friends always prove great friends. That whizzing object which picks up speed on Water Street, gains more momentum on Mam, becomes invisible on Prichard, and blasts through the east entrance is Mary. She is never still. We have heard that school is only a side-line to her and she attends from force of habit. She loves dancing and the Cumings is a favorite with her. IRENE EXILDA CHALIFOUX chatter, chatter as I go. Irene, short but lively, has a devilish twinkle in her eyes. All her friends vouch for her wonderful sense of humor. Irene always looks as though she just stepped out of a fashion magazine. Her favorite pastimes are dancing and eating. Irene has no definite plans for the future as yet. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Color and Flower Committee, Freshmen Councilor, Freshman and Sophomore Committee JEAN BARBARA CHALMERS Happy as the day is long. Jean, an attractive, well-liked girl from Westminster, can always be seen dashing from class to class. She is a lover of horses and from what we can gather, an excellent rider. After school she works at the telephone office in her home town. Jean finds time also for school work as her honor marks indicate. RICHARD DONELSON CHANDLER Of the great outdoors, he knows much. Tall and sandy-haired, shy until you know him. Chick regards girls with an air of indifference. Being what we would call a typical outdoor boy, he engages in every sport from basketball to fishing. He has a passion for motorcycles, and can be seen any time of day whizzing precariously around street corners. Chick's plans for the future are incomplete. 22 ROBERT BRUCE CHAPMAN A kinder gentleman treads not the earth. Bob is the fellow you see rushing about school. He always appears to be very busy but sometimes appearances are deceiving. Bob's favorite sport is basketball. He coaches a junior team at the Y. M. C. A. He is a faithful sports rooter and attends all school functions. Bob is always a lot of fun and his presence insures a good time. Basketball, Relay , 4, Class Motto Commitlee i, Round Table 4 LORRAINE CHIVILO Most of the world' s progress has come out of quietness. Lorraine, better known by her friends as Laurie, is the girl noted for her long eyelashes and pretty hair. She is tall and has a quiet manner. As a part-timer she has proved to be a very capable worker. In the summer Laurie spends a lot of her spare time swimming and sailing. Her plans after graduation are indefinite. Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4 HELEN LOUISE CLARK A laugh and a smile for everyone. Helen is generally happy and has a ready smile. Her sparkling eyes reflect her gay personality. Honey, as she is affectionately called by her friends, is especially fond of dancing. Wherever there is fun and excitement, Helen will be there. Dramatic Club, Glee Club 2, 3, 4 LUCILLE JOHANNA COFMAN Her little tongue is never still, Talk it must, and talk it will. Babsy is one of the better girl athletes in school. She is scholastically inclined as well as athletically. Being short and light weight, she can do all sorts of stunts and is filled with energy. As the president of the Girls' Debating Club, she leads her classmates in this field. She plans to enter the Sargent School of Physical Education after graduation. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Tennis, Debating Club 3, 4, Assembly Committee 4, Youth Library Committee, Gold F 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4 GLORIA ELENA COLELLO we cannot strew life' s path with flowers, We can at least strew it with smiles. Gloria is that pretty black-haired girl who always dresses so attractively and has such a lovely smile for everyone. For recrea- tion she likes to take automobile rides and go to the ninvics. She also likes to watch baseball games at a local playground. Ciloria plans to he .in executive secretary. We know she'll do well! 23 MAKGARI'T ANNI . CONDON is more wise lo he a listener, I ban to say too much. Pe ;gy — a pretty blonde, blue-eyed majorette with a friendly personality. She has made many friends while working as a soda- jerk at Liggett's after school. Peg loves to dance and can usually be seen on Saturdays at T. A. C. She tells us that her favorite pastime is sleeping until noon. Majorette 3, 4 IRENE THERESA CONLON Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest qualities. Irene, one of our more quiet classmates, is known to all her friends for her pretty hands. When it comes to art, you will find Irene at the head of the class. She is one of the designers of our school flag. Although she has no definite plans for the future, Irene would like very much to go to art school, and to enter the field of commercial art. Dramatic Club, Orchestra 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Glee Club 4, Junior-Senior Christmas Party 3 NANCY COPELAND Some like work, some like play — like both. Nancy, better known by her friends as Nan, is a small doll- like beauty. She always has a cheery hello for everyone and her sense of humor is very keen. Her acting ability has been out- standing in high school. She is also clever at the piano and enjoys classical music. Someday Nan hopes to be an interior decorator. She has a good start as her very presence is an at;ractive addition to any room or gathering. Dramatic Qub 1, 2, 3, 4, One Act Plays 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Class Play, Class Book Committee, Gold F, Assembly Committee 4 CELIA AGNES COTE Thought is deeper than all speed. Sis is a quiet girl, with the dignity proper to a senior. Her secret ambition, an unusual one for a girl, is to become a lawyer. Celia spends much of her leisure time reading and knitting. We predict a promising future for this industrious young lady. Debating Club 1, 2, Tennis, Glee Club 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Home Room Representative 3, Round Table, Gold F 4 ARMAND WILLIAM COURTEMANCHE The blush is beautiful but it is sometimes inconvenient. Bill is one of the quiet boys of our class. Hailing from South Fitchburg, he may be seen traveling on the Leominster bus. Danc- ing is one of his favorite pastimes, and he does a very smooth waltz. We also hear that he enjoys speaking Spanish. His thought- ful manner has hidden his future plans but keep your eyes on him, we predict something great. Dramatic Club 1, 2 24 The Boulder 1948 MARIE KATHERINE CRAVEDI Her voice ivas ever sweet and low. Marie soft-spoken and quiet of manner, is a sincere friend to all who know her. Her dark, wavy hair and beautiful hand-knit sweaters have drawn many an envious glance from the girls. Marie has a very sweet singing voice to match her personality, and has an appreciation of classical music. She plans to go into nursing after graduation. Volleyball 1, 2, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Field Hockey 2, Glee Club 1, 2 BARBARA WINIFRED CROCKFORD She is little, she is wise, She's a terror for her size. Pudgy is peppy, dark-eyed, and dark-haired. She talks in- cessantly. She loves ski pants and dungarees, excels in dancing, which is her favorite pastime. She can usually be seen running — not walking — down the corridor. Barb is popular with fellows and girls alike. Her plans for the future are indefinite. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2 RICHARD FRANCIS CROHAN His limbs were cut in tnanly mold. For hardy sports, in contest bold. Dick is a husky lad who originally came from New York. He is quite popular with his classmates and always will be re- membered by his fine football playing. His main interests seem to be sports for he is also a fine skier and swimmer. He is at- tracted to the opposite sex and vice versa. Football 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3 GILBERT DAVIS CURRIER Worry never bothered him. Gil is perhaps the most air-minded senior we have. He holds a pilot's license and is an active member in the flying club. Photo- graphy is another one of his interests. Gil is thinking about under- taking as a profession although he doesn't say very much about it. Home Room Representative 2, Flying Club 3, Camera Club 4 WILLIAM JOSEPH DARCY He hath sailed the briny deep. Dai'ce is one of r.u: returned G. l.'s wh;) joined our class after two and one half years of service with the Navy in the Pacific theater of war. He was a member of the cl.iss of 1945 prior to enlistment. He was a member of both the football and basketball teams in his sophomore year. As in the case of all veterans he was ineligible to compete in athletics after his return from service. Football, Basketball 2, Navy - March 1944'June 1946 25 he Boulder — 194 WILLIAM GLORGH DAULTON The price oj wisdnrii is ahoj'e riches. George likes all sports especially trout fishing. He is bashful and afraid of girls. The boys call him Bill. He is in the wootl- working course. He has no idea of wh at he will do after leaving school but may prove to be the one with the solution for the housing shortage. FRANCIS NORMAN DAUPHINAIS My chief pleasure lies in my work. Duffy is another one of the fellows from West Fitchburg. He really enjoys his work whatever it may be. Of a rather quiet nature, he is usually very well dressed. Hunting, fishing, and hockey are of great interest to Duffy. ELEANOR MAE DEGEN My, how she can talk. Gifted with lovely brown eyes, cheerfulness, and common sense, Ellie is as true a friend as anyone might want to have. One of her favorite activities is horseback riding. She finds it difficult to resist buying attractive jewelry. Ellie's interests, after gradur.tion, are directed toward the nursing profession. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Band 2, 3, Basketball, Volleyball, Junior- Senior Reception Committee 3 EDITH LOUISE DEMPSEY Vt ho can or get her pleasant ways? Diz has a very pleasing personality and her wittiness makes her well liked by all whom she meets. Although she appears to be quiet she makes a very sincere friend. She loves to roller skate and IS quite a fourteen-step art'st on them. Her future plans are not definite but we hear that she would like to be a hairdresser. Basketball 1, 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3 NANCY MARY DERDERIAN Without a little laughter there is no joy. Nancy is a very conscientious student who has earned excellent grades from the very beginning. She has a very agreeable and lovable nature. Though she may seem a wee bit shy to most people, Nancy really is an active young , lady, a loyal and true friend. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Basketball 2, Gold F 26 AGNES ARMINA DEROIAN Her quiet nature seemed to be tuned to each season' s harmony. Aggie is that quiet girl with the jet black hair. Her olive complexion contrasts beautifully with her ebony halo. Since child- hood she has sung with the Christ Church choir. Her zeal for sports may be readily deduced by her presence at all school games. During her senior year she worked part-time for Mr. Butler and Mr. Dufour. She plans to become a secretary. HARDY DERON DEROIAN Speech is good, but silence is golden. Hardy is interested in things military and particularly in that phase of it that deals with aviation. Not only does he fly but he has studied the mechanics connected with planes. He also likes photography, belongs to the Camera Club, and keeps busy taking pictures. He manages to find time to get a true grasp of his school subjects and keep up on world affairs. Camera Club BETTY LOUISE DESCHENES hi every gesture, dignity. Peaches is a tall pretty blonde, noted for her sweet smile and attractive clothes. She does excellent school work, works after school and still has time for numerous hobbies. Peaches collects toy dogs; she likes swimming, particularly in Maine, enjoys ice skating and driving an automobile. She has no definite plans for the future but would like to go to college. Gold F BARBARA ANN DESMOND Good nature is a charm that wins nany friends. Bobby is tall, has beautiful eyes, and hails from the little town of Shirley. She is one of our livelier classmates, always ready for a good time. Horseback riding is one of her favorite sports, but she excels in most. Bobby can usually be seen refusing gum on the fourth floor. Field Hockey 2, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 5, 4, Junior Prom Committee 5. Senior Dues Committee, Dramatic Club 4 PHYLLIS THERESA DESMOND The joy oj youth and health, her eyes displayed. And ease oj heart her every look conveyed. Phyl, the other half of the Desmond twins, has many of the characteristics, likes, and dislikes which are noted in Bobby. Only her closest friends can distinguish Phyl from her twin. However there are differences which can be noted by those of us who have come to know her. After graduation Phyl would like to be a dental hygienist. Field Hockey 2, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Class Color and Flower Committee 3, Class Book Committee, Dramatic Club 4 The Boulder JEAN ELLEN DE SOUSA A mhs, lull of fivace. force, and fascination. Jean is always happy, full of excitement and gaiety. She has a pleasing smile and a bubbling personality. Her friends find her heaps of fun. Roller skating rates first with Jean in sports. When winter rolls around ice skating is tops with her. The future — maybe the Ice Follies. Basketball, Volleyball 2 MARY DE PERRI Dark hair, dark eyes, a pleasant combination. Mary has long, jet black hair. She is one of the few senior girls who have a driver's license. Her efficiency and orderliness have been shown through her duties as a part-timer in the office. Sports have always interested her, and way back in grammar school she was quite a volleyball star. She plans to cont'.nue in the business iield. Basketball 2, 3, Volleyball 3 JAMES DI PRIMA The music of the orchestra was not a fault of mine. Jimmy is liked by everyone. No matter when you meet him he his a smile for you. When it comes to playing the trumpet, Jimmy is a second Harry James. He has no definite plans for the future, but if he goes on with his music, he should be a real success. Band, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Com- mittee 3, Christmas Party NANCY MAE DOCEKAL How rare, how precious is frivolity. Nance is the latest addition to our class — having dropped in on us at the mid-year mark in our senior year. She spent her high school time between Lunenburg High and Cushing Academy. She is a lover of athletics, having participated in basketball and field hockey. She has taken part in dramatics in both schools. Her pleasant disposition should win her many friends during the re- mainder of her stay with us. MARIAN KATHERINE DONAHUE A light heart lives long. Marian is one small town gal who spends most of her time horseback riding. She has her own horse and is an excellent rider. Because she has to catch a bus right after school, not too many people really know her. However, when you see laughing brown eyes and a pleasant smile, you'll know it's Marian. 28 DONALD WILLIAM DOUGLAS Art is music to the soul. Don is a very quiet fellow. His hair is dark and quite wavy and his eyes are almost black. Don has been excellent in art ever since the grades. He has won prizes in several contests. He works in a drug store, but we're sure his career will be art, not soda- jerking. EDWARD JOSEPH DUBE Not much talk, a great big silence. Eddie is one of the few quiet boys in the senior class. Maybe it's because he has to get up bright and early to come down from Westminster every morning. He's well liked by his classmates despite his shyness. We wonder if he will ever stop beaming like a red light when a girl speaks to him. What's th; ma ter Eddie, do they scare you ? Band 2, 3, 4 EVERETT HASKELL DUDLEY, JR. At each stride, a ?nile is measitred. Everett came to us from Loomis School and has been a big help in making our senior year a great success. Cur only regret is that he didn't come to us earlier. He attends all school functions and is an accomplished dancer. We know that with Everett's great oratory he will certainly reach the top. Dramatic Club, Class Play, Radio Club, Class Book Committee 4 ROBERT THOMAS DUNCAN His knees, without damage, a bit nearer might be. Bob, or Dune as he is known to most of us, is one of our best all-around athletes. He was particularly adept in calling plays this year for our football team and has been continually outstand- ing on our basketball team. He also catches for our baseball team. You can always tell when Dune is around because he always has a smile and a good word for everyone. Baseball, Football, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Relay 3, 4, Junior- Senior Reception Committee, Christmas Party 3, Student Council, Youth Library Committee 4 JAMES GORDON DURBIN Sound reasoning is a true virtue. A profound thinker, Jim is tops in the scientific field. He is always eager for a discussion on some scientific subject. He is known for his height, blonde hair, and black and white checked shirt. Durb is loyal both to his friends and to his class. Although he is usually busy, he's always willing to help soineone. Jim is certain to attain success in his chosen field of nuclear physics. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Class Book (iommittee. Assembly Committee, Christmas Party 4 29 The Boulder 1948 GORDON PARKS DL'RIJNG Good U'lnper is like a sunny day. Gordon is a student in the auto-mc-chanics course and is very interested in tiiat trade. His liobbies are mechanics and dancing. He IS xnterested in practically every sport but give him an auto- mobile to fix and he is happy. Relay 3, 4 RUPERT HARTLEY EDES, JR. And back again his curls he ibreiv. Hartley is the tall, grinning boy who wanders around the corridors. His grin is accompanied by very attractive dimples and is topped off with long, wavy, blonde hair, his pride and joy. He's fond of long walks, of course with a companion. Tolerates study — for somebody else. Camera Club JOHN ELEFTHERIO Men of fell' words are the best. Johnny is a quiet fellow but very nice to know. He was a member of the Junior Prom Committee and an honor student whose favorite subjects are Math and Physics. After high school he plans to study optometry. Johnny has been one of our indus- trious boys and has spent his afternoons working at Drury's. Junior Prom Committee 3, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Gold F 4 PHILIP ELLIA Silent and steadfast. Phil is a very good-natured fellow, aid has a friendly way with everybody. He is not known very much around school, but the people who know him appreciate him. Phil plans to attend a school of accounting. Relay 3, 4 ALIDA CLAIRE ERICKSON Fair golden daffodil, stately and tall. Alida known to all as Al, is a tall, attractive blonde. She his a cordial smile and friendly disposition. Her capable acting ability has been outstanding in many of our school plays. Sports enter into her hobbies and she is especially fond of swimming and skiing. After graduation she plans to make a career of nursing and we know she will have great success in this field. Basketball 1, 2, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Color and Flower Committee, Radio Club 3, Class Play, Gold F 4 30 194 GORDON LEE ERICKSON always dodge the scales. Lee is always good-natured and looks on the bright side of life. Besides his studies and school activities, among which are dramatics, sports, and music, he finds time to belong t3 the National Guard. During the Youth Library Campaign, Lee worked hard as one of our school representatives. GRAYDON ALDRICH ERICKSON He soars through the air with the greatest of ease, This daring young man on high flying skiis. Gradie is another one of the returned G. Ls who joined our class after two and one half years of service with the Naval Force in the Atlantic. He was a member of the class of 1945 prior to his enlistment. His first three years of high school were spent at Cushing Academy where he was a member of the football t;ani. He also excelled in skiing, having been a member of the ski team at Cushing. Navy - November 1945-October 1947 COURTNEY HAROLD ERVIN A man every inch and six feet tall. Corky, who joined us in our junior year, is one of our ath- letic stars. Tall and bashful, he made all the girls sigh at first glance. However, his interests all center around one person. A natural in all sports he plans to make baseball his career, and we hope he succeeds. Baseball, Basketball, Relay 3, 4, Football, Student Council 4 MICHAEL ANGELO FASANO, JR. His good humor is never exhausted. Mike has a very friendly nature and an appealing personality. He is quiet in school, but is mischievous out of school. He is a fine piano player and has played at our senior assemblies. His future may be music but we look to see him as a theater manager. Camera Club, Youth Library Committee, Christmas Party 4 HARRY NATHAN FEINBERG We shall never see his equal again. Harry is just the boy to liven the spirit of any classroom. Carefree but studious he always has plenty of witty remarks on hand. Harry works part-time in his father's store, maybe that's where he gets the gum. After graduation H.ury would like to attend Boston University and become a pharmacist. 31 The Bomlder 1948 WAI riiR AIME FIFE His brush could paint whate'er his soul designed. Wally, one of our quiet boys, is a good football player and an ardent lover cjf skiing. You may not realize it but Wally can do wonders with ml paints. He is very modest about his work in this line. He is noted for the smart way in which he dresses and his neat appearance. Basketball, Baseball 2, Football 3, 4 BARBARA CHARLOTTE FISHER On with the fun, let the dance begin. A small, dark brunette with a deep contralto voice, Barb is an ardent dance fan. She has a cheerful smile and is the happy- go-lucky type. She is an active member of the Tri-Hi-Y. Barb's riches are piled up by working after school at Dempsey's Drug Store. She plans to be a secretary after graduation. GERARD HAMMOND FISKE To look like a student, is to be one. Ged's favorite hobby is photography and he hopes to con- tinue studying it after he leaves school. He likes girls since they provide good material for photography and because he needs one to be his partner for dancing. He is now in the woodworking course. HELEN CLAIRE FOREST Full of fun, easy to please. Helen is friendly and smiling and has that gift of naturally curly hair. She is artistically inclined and does water colors very well. She favors sport clothes and feels right at home in slacks. Having a yen for horses, she could sketch them for days. A fluent speaker of French, Helen can hold her own in any con- versation. No matter where she goes, she will always get along. JOSEPH WILLIAM FORGET What' s in a name i' Joe is a veteran of World War II. He came to Fitchburg High in his senior year. His high school education was interrupted by one and one-half years in the Army. He spent eleven months as an infantryman in Italy. Army - January 1946-June 1947 32 DOROTHY LOUISE FORSS She has a quiet and unassuming manner. Dodo is talented but quiet. Her poetry has appeared time after time in the school magazine. She has studied music for a number of years and enjoys both popular and classical music. Ice skating and volleyball have long been two of her specialties. Glee Club 1, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior Picnic Committee 3, Round Table 4 MARJORIE ALTHEA FORSS A smile can go a long, long ivay. Margie plays excellent basketball and is adept at sports. She is a nice dresser and although she is quiet she has many friends. She always has a cheery smile for everyone. May she never lose that smile which makes her one of the class favorites. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Gold F GEORGE WILFRED FOURNIER 7 drink the pure pleasures of the rural life. George hails from that big town of Lunenburg. He entered our class in October after serving for two years in the United States Navy. He is easily recognized by his blonde curly hair. His hobbies are dancing and swimming. He delights in being mis- chievous in everything he does. Navy, November 1945-October 1947 NANCY ANNE FRYE Above the din of battle, you could hear her voice. Nancy is bubbling over with energy. Her characterizations in Dramatic Club meetings are a proof of her talent. Intensely in- terested in the Radio Club, her low, pleasant voice is often heard broadcasting F. H. S. news. She also has a gifted voice for sing- ing— it's a treat to hear her. Two of her favorite pastimes are dancing and swimming, in both of which she excels. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club 3, 4, Youth Library Committee THERESA MARIE FURLONG She' s pretty to ivalk tvith. and u'itty to talk with. And pleasant, loo. to think on. Terry is a petite, popular girl who hails from West Fitchburg. She has a wonderful sense of humor, with a cute smile to match and loves to tease. Anyone will tell you she is an excellent dancer, and can be seen almost any Saturday night whirling around a local dance Hoor. As yet Terry's plans for the future are not definite. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 33 The Boulder _ 1948 l VA MAKIi; GAGNON Nol much talk, a great sweet silence. Eva is so quiet most of the tinit, that you almost forget she's around. One to mind her own business, she manages to get things done witiiout any noise. She can be recognized by her long, curly hair. She has a ready smile and is pleasant to everyone. JAMES JOHN GALLAGHER Small oj .stature, but fleet of joot. Jimmy is one of the pride and joy members of the senior class. He has brought much fame to us by his brilliant ability on the track. Jimmy ran in the New England Cross Country and qualified for the Eastern States Cross Country. An outstanding high school miler, he finished second in the state mile race. During the winter months, if you remained after school, you saw Jimmy running up and down the corridors getting in shape for indoor track meets. Jim is well liked by everyone and will always greet you with a smile. Track 2, 3, 4, Debating Club, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Relay 3, 4, Class Book Committee 4 JOHN PAUL GATES For he's a jolly good jellow. John is a jovial fellow who never wears a frown. He is known for his proficiency in all athletics especially football. During his junior year he starred as quarterback on the football squad, but was hindered by a leg injury in his senior year. He also plays basketball and was one of the best runners on our relay team. His versatility and lively wit assure his success in anything he undertakes. Football, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Home Room Representative, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Junior Prom Committee 3, Relay, Student Council, Christmas Party 3, 4, Assembly Com- mittee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Youth Library Com- mittee 4 RICHARD EMERY GAY Hark diligently when I speak, for not often do I speak. Dick is another sportsman in our class. Spends most of his time hunting and fishing. Dick plans to go to an agricultural school. He hopes to have a large fruit farm. Dick is noted for his shyness and radiant smile. Best of luck with your farm ! Junior Prom Committee, Christmas Party 3, Camera Club 3, 4 PAUL PETER GELEP He is small, but oh tny! Small of stature, with a mischievous gleam in his eyes, Paul is well-liked among all his classmates. He likes to ski and oc- casionally goes horseback ridmg. His ability to make friends will be an asset in his future life. Dramatic Club, Cheer Leader 1, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Christmas Party 3, Class Book Committee 4 34 194 DINO ALBERT GIACOMOZZI Much study is a luorrier of the flesh. Dino is one of the smallest and chubbiest boys in the senior class. Otherwise known as Spanky, Dino works part-time in Trot- tier's Camera Shop. He may be seen at a certain theatre in town any night of the week. He plans to continue in the field of photography. Camera Club STEVEN GIACOPPE A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of tnen. Steve is one of our busiest members, participating in many school activities, among which are sports, class functions, and photography. The last is his main hobby and he and his camera can be seen at any school function from football games to dances. Basketball, Track 3, 4, Camera Club, Class Ring Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 ANITA LORRAINE GIROUARD Blessed with charm, a certainty to please. Here is a girl who loves to take long hikes. Is that what keeps her so slim ? The possessor of a charming personality and a winning smile, Anita sings and plays the piano quite well. We find it odd that she's interested in all her studies. She loves to meet people which accounts for her many friends. JEANNE ANITA GLENNY Never a dull jnoment. Jeanne is a friendly person, and knows just about everyone. Like most girls, she enjoys sports and dancing. Whenever a current heart-throb even speaks to her, Jeanne's temperature rises. Her loyalty to her school has brought her to almost all the social functions and sports events. Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 4, Basketball 3, 4 JAMES EDWARD GODLEY, JR. Life is delight, away with dull care. Jimmy is noted for his bobbing walk and his loud guffaw, which is emitted from his oral cavity every time that he and his comrades gather in the familiar group. He has been secretary of the Student Council for the past year and his associates all agree that he has made a very fine one. Jimmy has spent most of his spare time laboring on a farm in West Fitchburg. He plans to enter the worthy profession of farming after graduation. Relay 3, Track Manager, Student Council 3, 4, Class Ring Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 35 194 BEVERLY GOFF Her shy manner hides a gay d'nposhion. Beverly is a quiet, dark-haired girl with a fascinating smile. Her residence is on the Ashby State Road, near Willard Brook. St angely enough her favorite sport is football. She finds enjoy- ment in playing the piano. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 3, 4 NELSON JULES GOGUEN It is a quiet worker who succeeds. Nelson, better known as Meno, has a cheery personality and an abundance of jokes which are enjoyed by all. Meno served as third baseman on our team last spring, and in addition likes sports of every kind. Those who know him well are aware of his keen interest in aviation and the many model planes he has made. After hard days in school, Meno helps his father in his pattern shop. Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Home Room Represen- '•ative 3, Baseball, Relay 3, 4, Christmas Party, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 FRANCIS WILLIAM GRAMMEL Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat, So therefore let's be merry. Fran is that dashing blonde who is gifted with a sense of humor and an abundance of common sense. During any of the major league games Fran can be found sitting by his radio. He also enjoys reading sports magazines. After graduation Fran plans to join the U. S. Marines. Football 2, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Christmas Party 4 ROBERT JOHN GRANT He is a man. diligent in business. A happy-go-lucky member of our class. Bob is a transfer stu- dent from St. Bernard's. His recreation follows rather a high plane since he likes to follow the sport of kings. Bob's ambi- tion is to have a position where he can rest his feet on a desk and issue the orders. So far his feet are still on the ground as he issues orders such as, Ham on rye! at his father's restaurant. Here's hoping Bob gets a chance to rest those feet before long. ELEANOR RUTH GUENTHER is good to be serious, yet possess tvit. Modest and unassuming, Ellie has a knack for being seen and not heard. She has twinkling blue eyes, a pretty smile, and clothes that would catch anyone's eye. She hails from the South Side, and comes down from the hills to attend all the basketball and football games. Although she has tentative plans for working in an office, her ambitions for the future are not definite. Basketball 2 36 The Boulder 1948 CHARLOTTE ANN HAASE il is the tranquil people that accomplish much. Our Charlotte is a busy person of the commerc'al course who comes from up West Fitchburg way. Though quiet and reserved, she has a captivating smile which has won her many friends. A faithful rooter of all F. H. S. sports, Charlotte prefers basketball to the others. Her working ability has made her one of our out- standing commercial students. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 BETTY JANE HAGSTROM Sing away sorrow, cast away care. Betty is short, blonde and blue-eyed with a delightful dispo- sition. She is industrious in her school work. Betty likes basketball, skating, volleyball, and will try her luck in anything once. Betty collects records, enjoys dancing, and does some sewing. She keeps busy afternoons working in a store. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Rf-ep- tion Committee 3 EVA MARIA HAKALA She works quietly all the day. Eva is a silent miss whose beautiful, blonde hair too often remains unnoticed. She has a pleasing personality and a rather remarkable sense of humor. Eva has long been contributing ex- cellent stories and poems to our school magazine. She is exceed- ingly bright but neither her geniality or personality has been affected by it. BARBARA LOUISE HANNAH A merry girl with a pleasant smile. Anytime you see a well-dressed brunette in the corridors, it's most likely to be Barbara. She has a terrific yen for fashion mag- azines, and the clothes in them look as well on Barb as they do on the models. She's also crazy about movies and Connecticut. ■What's the attraction in Connecticut, Barb? BETTE LOU HARRIS Let' s be gay, why worry. You may recognize Bette by her pretty blue eyes and curly hair. She bubbles over with friendliness and good humor. A few of her many interests are dancing and collecting hit tunes. How- ever, she also keeps busy working after school. The nursing pro- fession may claim her after graduation. 37 NANCY ARI.I-.Nli HAR'ri'OKD Music aids the understandirif . Buzzy is one of the most regular rooters at our basketball games. Some say there is a reason. Always happy, she is quite an accomplished pianist and excels in classical music. Buzzy is the one you may have seen distributing and collecting the Rid Gray banners from the one hundred percent rooms. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Home Room Representative 3 INGA MILDRED HAUTALA Those of jell' tcords are the best. Though she is one of the shyer members of our class, Inga's interests are numerous and varied. Stamp collecting and photog- raphy have long been two of her hobbies. She is an intensive reader, and likes to delve into all types of subject material. Perhaps this is due to her exploring personality. Whatever her future plans may be, they will, no doubt, be in the commercial line. Basketball 3, 4, Gold F 4 ESTHER IRENE HAWKINS A gentle miss with quiet modest ways. Esther has long, black hair and is very quiet. Her smile is one of sincerity and she seldom is without a merry twinkle in her eyes. She joined us in her junior year, coming from Canada. She plans to remain here to enter the field of nursing after graduation. BEVERLY ANN HERMANSON A good disposition is more valuable than gold. Bev is the life of any party. There is always a smile on her lips and a joke on the end of her tongue. She is an ardent movie- goer and is fond of all sports. She has an attractive wardrobe and spends most of her hard-earned money on it. Bev plans to become a hairdresser so we'll know to whom to go when we want our hair curled. GLORIA MATILDA HERTACH Let' s sing and enjoy the day. Gloria is a girl with an inexhaustible supply of vigor and is forever on the go. In the line of sports, she enjoys swimming most. During the summer she spends more of her time in the water than on land. A college course pupil, she works very hard at her studies and attains good marks. Field Hockey 2, Volleyball 2, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3 38 NORMA LOUISE HESSELGREN Aly huir is ivbile though not with age. Norma is that pretty platinum blonde you see in the corridors flashing a friendly smile for everyone. She has many hobbies, among them skiing and swimming. She also likes to dance very much. She is fond of knitting and knits very nicely. Norma has no definite plans for the future but she would like to go to college. Volleyball 3, 4 HENRY EUGENE HIRVI He is a man of silence and of sense. Henry is one of our serious minded classmates. He is a good scholar with a lot of ability. No school function goes by without seeing Henry there. Henry comes into the city from his farm on Townsend road in his converted model T Ford. We don't know what it's converted into but it manages to make it. Certainly any- one who can make that car run must have a great deal of talent. Gold F DAVID JOHNSTON HOLDEN A youth light-hearted and content. Dave, who comes from Shirley, has demonstrated his dramatic ability on many occasions. He is an honor student and an excellent tennis player. Dave's good looks and friendly smile make him a favorite with the girls. He enjoys skiing and other outdoor sports. He has served as home room representative to the student council during the year of its existence. Probably another Don Budge. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, Class Motto Committee 3, Tennis, Home Room Representative 3, 4, Round Table, Class Book Committee 4 DORYA MAY HOLMBERG Laughing eyes and a merry soul and a merry, merry heart. Dorya is the possessor of that smiling face and infectious laugh that you have heard in the corridor. Dorya must have been first in line when the dimples were given out, for she has only to say Hi and her face is instantly dented with those big dimples. Dorya is interested in music and is a talented pianist. She hopes to enter the University of Massachusetts in the fall. Volleyball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, Dramatic Club, Gold F JANET ARLENE HOLMES Smiles draw smiles. Janet is one of our Westminster students. She is small in size, but has a large amount of intelligence. She is probably one of the most cheerful girls we know, for she's always singing and Liiigliing. Ill her spare time Janet gives piano lessons to a small group of pupils. She also has a fine singing voice about which she is very modest. 39 The Boulder 1948 r.LEANOR MAH HONKONEN one could only have that little head oj hers. Eleanor is that attractive blonde with the wee voice and warm smile. She is a very bright girl, being a special honor student. For two years she has served on the Red Gray board covering School Notes. On her sports agenda are basketball, tennis, and swimming. Her hobby is dancing. Eleanor is interested in com- mercial buying and may continue in this field after school. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Red Gray 3, 4, Dramatic Club JEAN FRANCES HOPLEY As jovial a classmate as can he. Jeanabelle, as she is called by her friends, is full of liveliness and fun. She has a friendly personality and is liked by everyone. Her outstanding characteristics are a sparkling smile and an unusual giggle. Jean loves sports, especially skiing, bike riding, and tennis. She is the girl tennis champion of the school. Particularly gifted with a creative imagination. Field Hockey 1, 2, Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Tennis, Band 3, 4, Camera Club, Red Gray, Home Room Representative, Round Table, Class Ring Committee, Assembly Committee 4 DOROTHY EILEEN HUGHES Breezy and jolly is she always. The word cute was meant for Dot. Her lively personality is one of the things which make her so well-liked. Her studies don't cause her very much trouble and she keeps busy with many other activities such as a gymnastic course at Turner Hall. She is also fond of music and dancing. Camera Club 3, Basketball 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4 PAULINE FRANCES HUGHES She is so free, so apt, so blessed in disposition. Poppy is that sweet little girl with the red hair. She is always full of pep and chatting to her friends about something or other. She is noted as one of the fastest basketball players we have. Though she is small, her personality is large enough for an Amazon. Poppy plans to enter upon a nursing career after graduation. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club BERTHA ALTHEA KURD Silence is one great art of conversation. Bertha is a quiet senior from Ashburnham. She enjoys all sports, especially basketball and tennis. Her leisure time is spent making puzzles and reading. A general ' course student, Bertha plans to enter Wellesley College after graduation. 40 LORETTE MAY ISABELLE The kind of lass, who doesn't shirk But always strives to do her work. Lorette is the girl with a spark of mischief in her. Interested in school functions, she has attended nearly every one. Though Lorette is an energetic lass, she has her quiet side, too. When she's not skating or dancing, she is employed at Parke Snow's as a clerk and a very good one. Basketball, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Home Room Representative 3 JOHN BURGESS JUNKALA Enjoy the present smiling hour And put it out of fortune' s power. Besides his school work John finds time to be a member of the National Guard and an usher at the Fitchburg Theater. He has a persuasive manner of speaking which stands him in good stead in his class. Energetic, serious, and sincere, he will obtain the most out of anything he undertakes. Dramatic Club, Round Table 4 BEVERLY AVIS KADDY She has wit, and fun, and fire. Bev is one of our most popular girls — a flash of blonde hair, blue eyes, and a laughing face are all you can see as she whizzes by to her various activities. Bev has been active in all the school functions. She is very sportsminded. Excelling in volleyball, bas- ketball, and tennis in school, swimming and skiing in her leisure time out of school. W hen time and funds permit she may be seen at the local airport getting in her hours with a student pilot's license. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Room Representative 1, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Class Motto Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Debating Club, Senior Dues Committee 4 LORRAINE MAE KASARI A natural if there ever was one. Lorraine's exceptional artistic ability has been known to all since entering high school. Her love for music led to the study of the piano and she has a varied collection of records. Unknown to some, she has a very mischievous streak in her. Active in sports and all school activities, Lorraine managed to keep her name on the special honor roll and to fill the responsible position of editor for the Red Gray. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Gold F, Class Book Committee 4 JOAN PATRICIA KELLY With sparkling hits of humor, she could drive the blues au'ay. Joan IS noted for her sparkling, sunny disposition. She is always active and bubbling with energy, although sometimes she sits long enough to do a little knitting. She is easy to get along with and has a most infectious laugh. She has worked part-time in the office of F. H. Lane Co. After graduation she plans to be a secretary. Dramatic Club, Basketball 1, 2 ROSALIE KING A merry heart and a cheerjul countenance. Rosalie is one of those students who really take pride in hav- ing their homework done. We hear she's quite a wonder in book- keeping. Her pet hobby is collecting postcards. Outside of school, Rosalie is active in community work, and can always be found in one of Fitchbu rg's Youth Centers, helping out. PAUL DONALD KINSLEY Small but mighty. Paul, a flaming red-head of minute stature, is liked by all who know him. He is an ardent baseball fan, and his favorite player is Joe Gordon. After graduation. Red is determined to be a cartoonist for some newspaper and we think he's well on his way. You will agree when you see some of his work in the sports sec- tion of the book. Baseball 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Class Book Committee, Christmas Party, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 FRANCES EMMA KINSMAN 7 am as quiet as a little lamb. Franny is a neat, quiet, and sociable girl whose main recrea- tional interests are roller skating and swimming. She can be seen daily at second lunch sitting near the jivey juke box — yes, she is also a music lover. After graduation, Franny expects to enter a near-by school for her nurse's training. MARY ELIZABETH KITTRIDGE Chatter helps the day roll by. Mary is a good scout. She has been seen at most of the school dances, but seldom unattended. Popular among the students, she is always ready for a good time. Possessor of a cute smile, Mary uses it to good advantage. May it remain always with her to brighten the lives of those with whom she comes in contact. GEORGE ARDASH KOLJIAN Pleasures are ever at our disposal. George is studying electricity and intends to go to an electrical trade school and continue his studies there. He was on the track team in his sophomore year and on the relay team during his junior. In future years call Koljian when your lights go out. Track 2 42 EDWIN ROY KOSKELA Long, lank, and lean. Eddie is one of our tall men. Most of his time is spent fishing and he tells some wonderful fish stories. His summers are spent at the family camp at Vinton Pond. We hear that there is also a girls' camp on that pond. Is that right Eddie? Eddie isn't sure of his future work, but we all wish him success in whatever field he chooses. Basketball 2, 3, Track 2, 3, 4, Relay 3, Camera Club 4 NANCY ELIZABETH KOSKINEN A thing oj beauty is a joy forever. Nancy is that cute blonde who always has a cheery smile for everyone. She can be seen any Saturday night at some local ball- room. Her favorite subject is Arts and Crafts and she excels in it. She is taking a correspondence course in art and hopes to become a fashion designer. Music is a joy to her and she has a fine record collection. Nancy really enjoys school and has been an honor student in the commercial course. ANITA BARBARA KRUKLEY Everything she does is always done well. Known to her many friends as Ninnie, she can always be recognized by her contagious giggle. Ninnie is another honor stu- dent from Shirley. Her favorite sport is basketball. She likes Texas. Is it the horses, or the wide-open spaces? Dramatic Club 1, 2, Field Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Gold F, Glee Club 4 DAVID EDWARD KURIGER A contented man is never poor. Sonny — any girl's dream boy with his dark, curly hair and blue eyes. A little shy for a West Fitchburg hoy. He is an ardent sports fan and enjoys a game of sandlot football with the gang. He plans to join the Navy after graduation. Orchestra 1, 2, Tennis 2, 3, Relay 3, 4, Camera Club, Radio Club, Good Government Group 4 JOAN STEPHEN KYVELOS She adds to the sum of human joy. Joan's carefree and friendly attitude make her a very likeable individual. She came to us from New York quite a number of years ago and from what we hear, prefers Fitchburg in every way. Sports, social activities, and school functions rank high on Joan's recreation list. With all her pep and vigor we know Joan will always be an active and alert worker. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Field Hockey 2 43 1948 ROGER JOSEPH EANDRY Quid is he, hul oh! a twinkle in his eye. Roger is a short dark-haired lad who has tlic girls swooning over his cute smile. He has a mischievous twinkle in his eye that really sends them. Roger more than holds his own on the dance floor. After graduation he plans to enter a school in Boston to learn the mysteries of pharmacy. WILFRED CRAIG LANE Contentment furnishes constant joy. Wilfred may be seen quite often at the Y. M. C. A. He's interested in baseball and football. As yet he is undecided what he will do for an occupation but he has been taking the electrical course and seems headed in that direction. Possessing a nice sense of humor and a pleasing personality he finds his true recreation in hunting, fishing, and bowling. ALFRED HENRY LAREAU Laughter and I are pals. Al belongs to the small minority who take things as they come, and never worry about what is going to happen next. He has a nice sense of humor, is always jolly and ready for fun. Al is interested m all sports, particularly basketball which he plays with great enthusiasm. As yet he has made no definite plans for the future. MARY SARAH LASHUA A pleasant girl of the quiet type. Mary is a girl of moods, sometimes quiet, sometimes talka- tive. An ardent movie fan, she also enjoys reading and almost all sports. She is another commuter from S. Ashburnham. Although one of the smaller members of the senior class, she possesses a great deal of perseverance and determination. Plans to visit California after graduation. ELSIE ILONA LAURILA So shines a good deed in a naughty world. Twinkling eyes and always smiling, that's Elsie. Participa- tion in debatmg and dramatics requires her excellent speaking ability. Always busy, she gives many excellent readings and is Chairman of the Backstage Property Committee. She also indulges in sports, especially basketball. Elsie has a great fondness for costume jewelry as her carefully chosen collection will attest. She has never been known to speak ill of anyone. Keep shining, Elsie ! Glee Club 1, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 2, Basket- ball 2, 4, Debating Club 3, 4 44 194 AUBREY ALLEN LAWRENCE A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Aubrey spends most of his time chasing pheasants and deer. He is a sportsman of the first class. Aubrey is a playing member of the Fitchburg Hockey Club and sees a g.eat deal of action. In the class room Aubrey seems quiet and reserved but don't let that fool you. He is fun loving and enjoys a good time. DONALD ERIC LAWRENCE W' ho says little, has little to answer for. A student of few words, Donald is indeed a man of action on the basketball floor. He enjoys playing for the Westminster In- d'ans, a basketball team sponsored by the American Legion. Hunting is his favorite pastime. Not oniy is he good as a marksman, but he has the patience and calmness needed by all good hunters. Donald hopes to fill the occupation of truck driver in the near future. ELIZABETH LAWRENCE Stately and tall with all the graces blest. Serious minded, but never without a glowing smile describes our friend Betsy. She is one of our classmates who love doing things for others. If you want a job done well, ask Betsy. She's always willing to help. In addition to all the work she does in school, she really appreciates good music. Whatever Betsy plans to do, we feel very sure she will reach the goal of success. Dramatic Club, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Basketball, Radio Club, Class Motto Committee 3, Red Gray, Home Room Repre- sentative, Class Book Committee, Gold F 4 MARILYN THERESA LeBLANC And she was wondrous small. The old saying that good things come in small packages, certainly is true in Marilyn's case. Though one of our smallest classmates, she is one of the liveliest. As yet Lyn has no definite plans for the future, but she has always been irterefted in the medical profession. Marilyn enjoys dancing and sports of all kinds. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Field Hockey 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Class Play, Thanksgiving Dance Committee, Glee Club 4 RITA OVITA LeCLAIR Happiness is the real object of living. Rita possesses a winning smile and an easy going manner, Her favorite pastimes are going to a movie or dancing. At present Rita is employed at Brockelman's. After graduation Rita would like to go into training as a nurse at Worcester State Hospital. Dramatic Club 2, 3 45 DOLORES ANN LHGER Su-eet peace she brings, where'er she goes, Dolly is a likeable girl. Her sincere attitude and pleasant smile add greatly to her popularity. She works every afternoon after school in the office of the Enterprise Store, and plans to continue there after graduation. It seems she is also a secret admirer of one of our basketball stars. ANN VIOLA LEHTINEN True to her words, her work, her jriends. Ann, tall, lovely, with her head high, seems to like everyone and to understand very clearly how they feel about everything. Music is a very important part of Ann's life. A skilled pianist and accompanist, she possesses a fine soprano voice. She is also interested in dramatics and is a member of the Backstage Prop- erty Committee. Always helpful, smiling, and sweet. A person to count on. RICHARD DONALD LeMAY He ivas made for wit and laughter. Dick is our Cleghorn Casanova. Full of mischief and always ready with a snappy comeback. He's liked by everyone and is quite a ladies' man. You're very apt to see him sitting on the desk on the first floor before school giving out hearty good morn- ings to everyone. Football 3, Track 4 NANCY CLAIRE LEONARD Cheerfulness helps us along the path of life. Nancy gets her exercise walking back and forth to school from Water Street each day. Although she has presented a rather serious aspect to her classmates those who have been close to her have found that she is really very jolly. Her favorite sport is horseback riding and she spends many Sunday afternoons in this manner. Glee Club 1, 2 JEANNETTE MARY LEVESQUE She must be known to be appreciated. Quiet and shy, Jeannette possesses a sunny disposition. Her clothes are always in good taste and becoming. A resident of Shir- ley, she is an interesting conversationalist with a very captivating smile. Jeannette likes to make fudge, but never eats any of her own ; maybe another Fanny Farmer. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Field Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4 46 PHILIP MICHAEL LIVI W hen I sleep, I dream of baseball. Phil is one of those boys who rarely study, but whose intelli- gence shows through anyway. He always does his share of talk- ing in class discussions, and more often than not has the whole class roaring at his corny wisecracks. A hard-working boy, Phil can be seen any afternoon sauntering off to Brockelman's. Phil's hobby is baseball, and he knows the Boston Braves backward and forward. His plans for the future are still unsettled. Relay 3, Christmas Party, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 LESTER EARL LOCKHART Live while you live, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Les sports a crew cut and spontaneous grin. An all-around athlete, he enjoys swimming and skiing, and is a fast basketball player. In his spare time, Les drives an oil truck and is quite a good driver. School has not worried him too much as he has found enough enjoyment in drawing and sports to make it bearable. Basketball 1, 3, 4, Tennis, Dramatic Club 2, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Junior Prom Committee 3, Relay 3, 4, Baseball, Senior Prom Committee, Home Room Representative 4 EDITH LOWY She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. Edith is one of the smaller members of our class. She has a friendly greeting for everyone, and her presence tends to add a cheerful informality to any group. Edith hails from Czechoslo- vakia, and it is her keenest ambition to visit there again. She plans to enter a school of accounting after graduation. Dramatic 2 RICHARD EHNSTROM LUNDBERG Good nature is the very air of a good mind. Dick is one of the seemingly quiet members of our class al- though he is not so to his intimate friends. He has a ready sense of humor and keeps things happy in physics class with his witty remarks. He is especially proud of his hunting prowess although to our knowledge he has never shot anything. Dick plays varsity basketball and is an avid lover of skiing as well as tennis and does well in all sports. Dick is headed for Tufts and we are sure he will be a success because he is a conscientious student as well as a good mixer. Tennis 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Class Color and Flower Committee, Basketball, Class Book, Senior Dues Committee, Home Room Representative, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 ROBERT PHILIP LUOMA A meek and quiet lad was he. We believe the above quotation fits Bob like a glove. He is probably one lad you may have missed during our four years, if so, your loss is great. Characterized by good nature, serious- ness, industriousness, and sincerity, Bob is an invaluable friend. His leisure- time activities arc those enjoyed by so many of his ty|H, h isk(tball, baseball, swimming, fishing, and the soothing quiet l iuiid in nature. 47 The Boulder 1948 HKLHN AILENE LUURU Misch:ej is thy middle name. Helen is not only one of our most care-free seniors, but unpredictable as well. She delights in playing practical jokes on people. A great deal of her time is spent in reading, and her wealth of knowledge covers a good many subjects. Helen loves good music — classical and modern as well — and will always be noted for her fine accordion playing. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 4, Field Hockey 2, Volleyball 3, 4, Tennis 4 LOIS CHRISTINE MACKENZIE 'Twas her thinking of others That made you think of her. Punky loves to laugh. Though shy at times, she has many friends. She excels in sports, and especially enjoys horseback riding and frying. Who knows, she may turn out be to another Amelia Earhart. She is a popular member of various clubs in the city. Her beautiful brown eyes, we suspect, have a depth of well- balanced intelligence and mischief behind them. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Class Ring Committee 3, Tennis, Student Council 4 NICOLETTA DELORIS MALDARELLA A brilliant ray of sunshine. Nicky lost her bashfulness when she became a senior. Eating is her chief pastime although she enjoys roller skating, dancing and gymnastics. She has gone in for the last of these in a serious way at Turner Hall. Nicky likes basketball and dramatics as a spectator. Her ambition is to became a nurse. Youth Library Committee 3 RICHARD WALTER MAKI He was a gentle ?nannered man With d pleasing countenance. Dick is one student who owns a car. Math is Dick s meat and he thrives on the subject. Truly an outdoor type he spends his spare time fishing, hunting, and skiing. Dick seems to have made a good choice for a future vocation, in the General Electric In- dustrial School. PAULINE MARY MAHAN Little folks should be seen, not heard. Pauline is short and blonde with an ever cheery disposition. Those blonde locks are naturally curly.- She is a smart little dresser. Pauline is at ease in all situations and nothing worries her. Her favorite sports are swimming, volleyball, and basketball. She also is quite an accomplished roller skater. 48 194 ALCIDE LEO MARTIN Nothing ever seetns to bother him. Mike gets a lot of joy out of life, and is noted for his friendly smile. He is one of our football heroes. We hear he is planning to run for mayor of South Fitchburg. An excellent piano player, although he has never taken a lesson, his hobbies are hunting, fishing and dancing. The life of the party describes Mike perfectly. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council, Home Room Repre- sentative DONALD ARTHUR MAYNARD Full of fun. and happy as can be. Frenchy appears quiet but don't be led astray. He is a Louis Prima fan and can sing most of his songs. He can also do wonders with the yo-yo. Usually he can be found at the Y playing ping pong which he takes very seriously; he takes a very active part in all sports and is a standout in basketball and ice skating. His hobby is collecting records. Basketball 3, 4 JOSEPH LAWRENCE McBRIDE He is the mildest mannered man. Red was an outstanding member of our football squad and did a great job in the line this past year. His favorite pastime is making the wrong flavor ice cream sodas for his customers at Enright's. Joe tries to convince everyone that he is a woman hater, but we aren't quite sure of that. Good nature is his chief attribute. Junior Dues Committee 3, Football, Christmas Party 3, 4, Assembly Committee 4 ROBERT EUGENE McCAULIFF Shall I go on, or have I said enough? Bob is that tall slender boy who can always start a rousing debate. He is an active member of the Boys' Glee Club and also keeps himself busy with the senior Boy Scouts. Following com- mencement Bob would like to attend Norwich Military Academy. Home Room Representative 1, 2, Debating Club, Dramatic 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Com- mittee 3, Relay 3, 4 MARY LOUISE McCUE Friends, she has many, Foes, not any, Mary Lou is one of our cute little majorettes and hails from the South Side. A high honor student, she always has a nice word and a pleasant smile for everyone. With a mischievous glint in her eye she belies the seriousness which is the foundation of a well-balanced character. Basketball 1, 2, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, Junior Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee i. Red 6 Gray, Majorette, Class Play 3, 4, Round Table, Gold F, Senior Dues Committee 4 49 BARBARA JAYNE McDERMOTT How pretty her blushing was, And how she blushed again. Bobbie, with the curly black hair and pretty eyes, has a great deal of vitality. Once started, she talks incessantly. She dislikes anything frilly and feminine, and spends most of her time ]n dun- garees. Horseback riding and skiing are two of the many sports in which she takes a great interest. Her ambition is to teach English and to own a stable. Dramatic Club 2, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Volleyball 3, 4, Basketball, Gold F, Christmas Party 4 ROBERT EMMETT McGRATH As idle as a painted ship. Upon a painted ocean. Bob has a pleasant personality and a good sense of humor. He works after school but due to the fact that he has many friends whom he has to see at the end of school he is always late. Tell us, how do you manage to keep a job so long? He was a member of our winning relay team. Relay 3, Camera Club, Radio Club 4 WILLIAM HENRY McGREGOR A pal to all, and a grand good scout. Bill is a quiet friendly vocational student. He is interested in all sports, spectator or participant, his favorites being baseball, football and hockey. In season, he is a member of the West Fitchburg Merchants' Baseball Team. His present hobbies are playing billiards at the Y and collecting sports pic;ures. BARBARA MARIE MELLITT Happiness is a habit, so why not follow it. Barbara is one of our brilliant students. Well known for her bright, cheery smile and friendly manner. Although a High Honor student, Barbara finds time to work in one of Fitchburg's leading department stores, and still have fun. We hear she also takes music lessons and has a very fine singing voice. Gold F, Class Book Committee 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, Glee Club 2, 3, 4 GEORGE EDWARD MEMBRINO Music is the universal language of mankind. George is a friendly fellow with wavy hair. Whenever one thinks of George, one naturally thinks of his trumpet. He has done exceptionally well with his F. H. S. Kaptivators. His habit of cruising down Main Street at sixty miles per hour defies the laws of safety. George plans to continue in the field of music after graduation. Band, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Debating Club 1, 3, Junior-Senior Reception Comimittee 3, Class Book Committee, Assembly Committee, Christmas Party, Home Room Representative 4 50 ROBERT ALDRICH MEYER With tvHl to work and love for same, Expect a masterpiece. Bob hails from the South Side. Being a quiet and scholarly fellow we don't hear too much from him. His favorite subjects are Spanish and Physics. Being a loyal sports fan he is seen at all the basketball games. He is going to Worcester Tech after he graduates and we know he will do well. Home Room Representative 3, 4, Class Ring Committee, Gold F 4 IRENE MARY MILLER Bright and quiet as a sunbea?n. Irene is a part-timer who works for Mr. Stevenson at Crocker Field every other week. She may be small but she has a big smile for everyone. Irene's favorite pastime is roller skating. A business career will probably claim Irene, at least for a while. IRENE MAE MILTON There appears a dimple in her cheek. Rene, greets everyone with a smile and sparkling blue eyes. She likes all sports particularly tennis and ice skating. Full of school spirit, she has always attended the functions at F. H. S. Irene loves dogs and would like to own a Cocker spaniel. Plans to enter nurses' training school after graduation. With a per- sonality like hers, she will win many a patient's heart. Field Hockey 1, Basketball, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Tennis 2, 4, Christmas Party 4 JEAN MARIE MOLTER Thy smile becomes thee ivell. Blue eyes, light brown hair, smart dresser — that's Jean. Besides favorite pastimes such as skiing, skating, and swimming, Jean has proved herself to be one of the best drum majorettes F. H. S. has said. She knits almost all the pretty sweaters you see her wearing. Keep that cheery smile and sparkling personality and we know you'll always be happy. Field Hockey 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Tennis 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Majorette 4 RALPH WILLIAM MONTUORI Nothing is more useful than silence. Ralph is the fellow whose dark, wavy hair is the envy of everyone. One of his favorite sports is football. In his senior year he was the manager of the football team. Ralph gets a great deal of pleasure in plowing snow. He plans to go into business wjtli his father after graduation. Football 2, 3, 4 — 194 GEORGE PAUL MORIN A hail good jellow. George hails from the wilds of Shirley. His long legs won him a place on the Junior Relay team and will probably assure him of a place there this year. George's abilities are not only along the line of athletics, as he is one of our best physics students. He is also interested in flying and all class activities. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Relay 3, 4, Round Table, Class Book Committee, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 RAYMOND LEON MORIN One can easily pick a wise man By the things he doesn't say. Ray is the boy you'll find working for Mr. Howard in the bank every other week. He's the quiet type but has a good word for everyone. At the moment he is working in the Safety Fund National Bank and expects to continue there after he graduates. We wish you the best of luck, Ray. Home Room Representative 2 CHARLES BERT MORRIS W hen fun and duty clash Let duty go to smash. Charlie is one of the auto mechanics. He likes all sports and was on the track and relay teams. He is very likely to be on them again this year. Besides sports Charlie likes to travel. Track, Relay 3, 4 JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY you leant anything done, let Murph do it. Jack Murphy is one of the most popular and most capable students in our class. 'Whenever a job is to be done, be it large or small, it may be given to Jack with the assurance that it will be done and done well. He is talented in scholastics, dramatics, and athletics. He plans to enter medical school upon graduation. We have no doubts that Jack will be successful. Football 1, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Baseball 3, 4, Dramatic, Class Play, Student Council, Class Book Com- mittee, Christmas Party, Gold F 4, Graduation Speaker KATHLYN ANNE MURRAY Laughing eyes and a merry heart. Anne is the senior with the deep, throaty voice. Everyone agrees she'd make a good actress. Her favorite sport is tennis and she is quite an expert. She has many friends among the girls and boys. A lover of good times, Anne will always get by. 52 RUTH GERTRUDE NEWCOMBE Faithful and never shirking Doing the best 1 can. From the wilds of West Fitchburg, Ruthie is known for her dark wavy hair and twinkling eyes. She makes us all envious with her beautiful clothes, and we wonder where she gets them. Music is her main interest and she sings and plays the piano exceedingly well. Orchestra, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Band 3, 4 EDWIN ALFRED NIEMI Brevity is the finest of virtues. Eddie is Mr. Quiet of the class. Possessing a sincerity which is only equaled by his all-around good nature. He has more than or- dinary ability in chemistry and mathematics. Sports ? Edd-'e loves them. A keen observer and student of pro-basketball, he has put his observations to work while playing for the Turners. His second love is baseball and from there on — the great outdoors. RIGAS NICK NIKITAS Happy am I. from care I am free. Why can't they all he contented like me? Rigas is a tall good-natured blonde. By those who know him he is well liked. He plays a good game of baseball, but is modest about his ability. Rigas works at the Circle Diner after school. His plans for the future are yet uncertain but to see him as a sports promoter or manager would not be surprising. Football 2 THEODORE MICHAEL NIKITAS He has the rare attribute of making others happy. Gus is a carefree member of our class who never seems worried. One of the school's best jokers, filled with merriment, laughter and witty remarks. He is an enthusiastic fan of all school sports. He enjoys skiing and skating. His ambition is to become manager of the Central Hardware Store. CATHERINE JOHANNA NOLAN Work is well done when done with a will. Most of us will always remember Kathy by her charming smile and long, wavy red hair. From what we hear she is historically minded. She has taken almost every field of hist!)ry available at F. H. S. Dramatics is one of Kathy's favorite activi- ties and we'll always remember her humorous portrayal in our sophomore competitive play. Although rather quiet she possesses a very sincere make up. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4 53 AUDREY ANNE NORRIS Carejree and happy am I. Audrey doesn't believe in worrying or studying too much even when marks come out. We've been told that she h)ves to study. What would happen to her if the Cuming's closed up? She is noted for her beautiful, blonde, wavy locks. RICHARD PIERCE O'BRIEN I'll be merry, I'll be free; I'll he sad for nobody. Dicky is the kind of person from whom you can get full cooperation. Always ready for any adventure, he's a wonderful spt)rt and a good pal. You'd expect a person like him to take part in many activities, and he does. His interest in music, drama- tics, debating, and radio attests his great versatility. Debating Club 1, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 2, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Radio Club, Class Book Committee 4 DANIEL GILES O'CONNOR All great men are dying, and I am feeling ill. Danny, a happy-go-lucky and smiling football player, can be seen any day of the week wandering around the music room. He is a hard working member of the band, and served as an adept drillmaster, when not playing a smooth trombone. Danny has a good singing voice, and is also a fine ballroom dancer. His plans for the future are still incomplete. Dramatic Club, Band, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Room Representative 1, 4, Football, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Relay, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Christmas Party 3, 4 HAROLD MARTIN O DELL, JR. Stately and tall. Jigger likes all sports. Though not an active participant in school sports he has been a keen supporter of all our teams. He has several hobbies, chief of which is fishing. He likes to travel. He has been in the woodworking course and wants to be a contractor. CONSTANCE HELEN OSBORN Obliging, cheerful, industrious, and kind. Another of our part-timers, Constance works both in school and outside. She works at Spots Cleaners :on Water Street and appears to enjoy it. She manages to get on the honor roll and to make many fr iends. Incidentally she used to go to Leominster High.  54 194 ARLENE CARRIE PACKARD A Iraveler from ajar. Arlene is from Ashburnham. Her favorite pastimes are danc- ing and skiing. If you have any rare dishes around they would be just the thing for Arlene's collection. She works in the drug store in her home town where we may see her as we journey up that way. AUDREY LOUISE PAGE A lovely girl to meet and know. Audrey is from Westminster and has looks and personality. Her amiability has won her many true fri ends. Although a college course student, she has not, as yet, made any future plans. In whatever field she chooses we are sure she will be successful and continue to make lasting friendships. Glee Club 1, 2, Home Room Representative 2, Volleyball 3 ALFRED ANTHONY PALOZZI A man of .science is a man of sense. Alfred is very interested in chemistry. He has a chemistry set at home and is always experimenting with it. He spends most of his Friday nights playing basketball at Nolan School. Alfred is one of our bashful seniors who is never seen talking with girls. Camera Club 3, 4 JAMES ALEXANDER PANDISCIO Laugh and the ivorld laughs with you. Jimmy is the type of boy who keeps school from becoming a bore. His witty remarks and deep, clear voice have brightened our classrooms. He is a great one for arguing and always wms. He is an ardent lover of football and baseball. Jimmy works in a hardware store during his spare time. Home Room Representative 2, 3 ATHENA PAPPAS A sweet and obliging lass. Athena is quite a shark in bookkeeping and even gets her totals to balance. She has a happy, though serious, disposition and is popular among her classmates. A sincere and conscientious person, she has been a bright spot among our classmates. Athena earns her pin money at Kimball's every afternoon. Dram.-itic (Jiib, B.iskcthall 1, Class Book Committee 4 55 1948 DOROTHIiA IRIiNIi PASSIOS Friendly and jolly h she always. Dottie is known to everyone as the exuberant cheer leader of our class. She lives on ice cream sodas, but her favorite pastime is dancing. Her peeve is a certain nick-name which all of her many friends call her. After graduation Dot would like to enter the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing. Field Hockey 1, Basketball, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, Junior- Senior Reception Committee, Class Color and Flower Com- inittee 3, Gold F, Class Book Committee, Class Play 4 EDWIN ALLAN PELTO Every inan has his jault, and modesty is mine. Ed is just about the quietest member of the class. This boy, whose hair is ash blonde, comes to school daily on the Stickney Road bus. He spends most of his time after school hours working on his father's small farm. If silence is golden Eddie will be in the larger income brackets very soon after graduation. DAVID JOSEPH PERAULT A sailo s life for me. Dave is one of our newer members, having come from St. Bernard last fall. He has climaxed his high school career by being named principal appointment to Annapolis. Dave is particu- larly adept in the science courses but he is an all-around good student. Skiing is one of his favorite hobbies. We are certain that Dave will be very successful in his Naval career. Round Table 4 DOMINIC ANTHONY PERENZIN, JR. Music is my love. Dom, called Tex by his friends, is a quiet fellow. He is very interested in music and is quite a musician himself, plays clarinet, tenor sax, and also studies harmony. He is an ardent Stan Kenton fan, in fact he says he would rather listen to Kenton records than eat. After graduation he plans to attend the New England Conser- vatory of Music after which he hopes to become an arranger. CLAIRE HELENE PETERS She passed her hours among hooks. Inseparable is the word for Claire and Catherine. When you see one, the other is not far away. Though Claire may not always look happy, she is full of fun. She is one of the inhabitants of that illustrious place called Notown, and manages to attend school despite all snowstorms. 56 The Boulder 1948 FANNIE PETRIDES Life's a pleasant institution, So let's take it as it comes. That sparkling smile, and beautiful dark hair could only be- long to Fannie. Full of pep and vigor is a good way to describe her. An excellent basketball player and a member of the Wruffs team. Going to the movies is a favorite pastime. Fannie never misses a football or basketball game. She's a loyal rooter at all school functions. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 4, Thanksgiving Dance 4 THELMA CATHERINE PIENIMAA Her company is an everlasting pleasure to us. Thelma is another of our Westminsterites and very proud of it. She is noted for her nice clothes and is the envy of all those who know her. She sometimes suprises people with her dry humor. Noted for her perpetual tan, expressive eyes, and soft wavy hair, Thelma is our offering to Mr. Powers. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Junior Prom Committee 3, Home Room Representative, Gold F, Round Table 4 HELEN BARBARA PIHLGREN Silence is more eloquent than words. Helen is one of those girls whom we imagine lived long be- fore our time. Shy, modest, but with a wealth of sunshine radiat- ing from her personality. She can be seen with Arlene quite a lot. Music interests her and she enjoys playing the piano. She plans to be a secretary in a business concern after leaving school. SAMUEL PISCIOTTA He could dance the whole night through. Sammy is one of the long-legged members of our class. He is very fond of the out-of-doors, his favorite sport being fishing. Sam could be seen any Saturday night at the Arena, especially when Eddie Hamilton's Orchestra is there. ELEANOR POLADIAN Consistency of purpose is the secret of success. Fllic has made considerable impression with her artistic talent. She is kept busy with various activities and her job at the Office Supply Co. Her favorite subject is shorthand. Dramatic Club 1, 4, Gold F, Class Book Committee 4 57 GLORIA MARGUERITE PRIMEAU Work is well done, ivhen done with a will. Gio is one of our general course pupils, and can usually be seen dashing along the corridor between periods. Outside of school, she is accompanied by her two colleagues. Though she is one of our more unobtrusive students, Glo has many true friends. Glee Club 4 WILLIAM ARMAND PROFIT Gladness of heart is the eye of man. Bill likes most sports but has not had a chance to participate in them because of work. He is studying electricity and intends to er.ter that field. A conscientious individual, he may find time in the future to enjoy some of the things which he has overlooked so far. GEORGE REGINALD PUDDICOMBE Silence reigns supreme. George is another Waites Cornerite who has to get up early and make the bus to school. He is a quiet fellow and enjoys the out-of-doors. His hobbies include skiing, hockey, fishing, and hunt- ing. He is an ardent fan of the local hockey club. With his gentle manners he is certain to go far in life. RAUL QUESADA A curly haired lad, plus a smile. You can usually spot Raul by his dark curly hair and spark- ling white teeth. He always has a nice smile for everybody and has many friends. He likes all sports but is particularly interested in baseball and bowling. His particular hobby, however, is basket- ball and he plays on several teams outside of school. At the present time he is working in the Burbank Hospital after school. Glee Club 1, Bowling Club 3 VIRGINIA MARY QUINTY like fun so why not have some? Virginia comes from Shirley. A po'pular girl among both sexes, her main interest is athletics. She en'joys playing basketball, hockey, volleyball, and tennis. Quiet in appearance those eyes with their sparkle give a hint of the mischief which lies beneath. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, 3, Field Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball 2 58 FRANK JOSEPH READY To argue is sublime. Frank is one of our college bound students. Well known for his activity in the Debating and Dramatic Clubs, he has taken many important parts in assemblies and class plays. He has never been seen without a merry grin, and certainly his laugh is well known to all. His untiring work in the library drive had much to do with its success. A loyal friend, we wish Frank the best of luck always. Open Meeting 2, Debating Club, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Camera Club, Radio Club, Youth Library Committee, Class Color and Flower Committee 3 EDWARD PAUL REGAN Life is a jest, and all things show it I thought so once, and now I know it. Eddie is a wonderful blonde with sparkling personality who is always darting from one place to another. He was one of Mr. Howard's part-timers in the bank and he was a member of the Ked Gray board. Eddie still finds time to drive Drury's truck. Someday, we may see him as manager of the store. ROBERT ALBERT RENAUD Fro7n the crown of his head To the tip of his toes, he is all mirth. Robert loves racing, especially with live pigeons and midget cars. He plans to travel after leaving school and then return to auto-mechanic work. His knowledge of motors may keep him traveling longer than most of us who simply keep the gas tank filled. DOLORES CARMELLA RICCI is your pleasant word and the smile you wear, That makes the sun shine everywhere. Dolores is a brunette with large sparkling eyes. She is the envy of many for her well-groomed hair is always lustrous. Of a sporting make up, Dolores never misses a game and can discuss fully any play the team has to offer. Her ambition after gradua- tion is to become a typist. Someone will get a very efficient worker. GLORIA MARY RICHARD A miss is as good i j her smite. Gloria, from the commercial group is a quiet, neatly dressed miss with blonde hair. Sparkling eyes, a winning smile, and a cheering word for all, she has made herself an excellent class- mate. It is believed that after graduation Gloria plans to take up domestic life. 59 FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY FITCHBURG. MASS. GORDON KENNETH RINGQUfST His good humor is a jountain, never dry. Affectionately known as Rinky, a friendly blonde with a con- tagious smile, Gordon has been very active in school life, playing football in his freshman year and being a very capable cheer- leader in his junior and senior years. His good nature, only one of his many amenities which have won him a score of friends during his high school career, will undoubtedly be an immense factor in the success we are sure he will attain in the future. Track 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Junior Prom Committee 3, Cheer Leader, Relay 3, 4, Class Play, Assembly Committee, Christmas Party, Home Room Repre- sentative 4 LEO JOSEPH ROBICHAUD Where he is, melancholy cannot stay. Leo spends his evenings working at Simonds behind the lunch counter. He likes sports and plays all of them. After graduation he intends to join the Navy. Very friendly and well liked, Leo gives the impression that he is strictly a man's man. Interested in everything masculine, he should not be classified entirely as a woman hater. ARTHUR GEORGE ROBINS Cheerfulness smooths the path of life. A friendly smile and a courteous mien have made Jay many friends among his classmates. A spinner of tall tales he has a great liking for the outdoors. Always ready to help anyone in need and with the ministry as an ambition, we feel that a person with Jay's character is certain to attain success. Junior Prom Committee 3 ANNA ELEANOR ROBUCCIO A tiny sprite but a merry one. Small, tiny, wee, petite, diminutive. Each describes Anna in some sense when applied to her stature. It nevertheless is one of the modern wonders of the world how a dynamo of so much energy could be centered in such a small package. We oft times wonder if scientists might understand the atom better if they studied Anna. They certainly would find it to contain a large and generous nature. Volleyball 1 HARRY JOSEPH ROMANO His happiness was contagious. Harry is a happy-go-lucky individual. He always wears a smile and has a cheery hello when passing you in the corridor. He is a smooth dancer and one of our better jitterbuggers. We know Harry will use his many qualities to reach the success which cer- tainly awaits him. 60 VIRGINIA ANN ROSE I u'ill make thee mighty with my pen. Ginny always has spirit and enthusiasm, whether it's for a 500 mile hosteling trip or four hours of tennis. She has bound- less energy and is ever ready for new experiences. A pretty girl, Ginny also has a wonderful personality and high ideals. Versatile describes her best, for she excels in everything she seriously un- dertakes. Very talented in writing, especially poetry, we have frequently seen her poems published in the Red Gray. Dramatic Club 1, 4, Basketball, Volleyball 2, i, 4, Tennis, Gold F, Round Table 4 JEANNETTE GERTRUDE ROSEN A merry heart is like good medicine. Ambitious, hard-working, ready, willing, and able to get ahead are all good characteristics Jean possesses. For the past year she has worked part-time as an able secretary in our high school office. Years from now we'll all remember Jean by her beautiful big blue eyes and her pleasant smile. Dramatic Club 1, Gold F 4 MARVIN ROSENBAUM He'll never die of overwork. Marvin is one of the most energetic members in the senior class. He can always be depended on to liven up a class. His chief interests are dancing, playing the saxophone, and getting into Dartmouth. Marvin hopes to make law his profession. Dramatic Club 1, 2, Home Room Representative 3 BARBARA ANN ROY A lassie fair with golden hair. Barbara is a true blonde and always ready to take part in any activity. She's a busy girl — always going somewhere impelled by her many interests. An artist of distinction she sometimes gives her water-colors away as presents and, off the record, we have secretly hoped that she would send one our way. She has been accepted at Rhode Island State, where she plans to study retailing. LORRAINE CHRISTINE RUBERTI Quiet she was, forsooth not vain. If friends he credit, she has much gain. Lorraine is very quiet, taking everything as it comes. She is envied by many for her hair which is naturally curly. Always smiling, everyone enjoys her company. Though she takes part in but few of our school activities, she is quite active in outsiilc circles. Her leisure time is spent in the box office of one of our local theaters. Basketball, Volleyball, Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4 61 The Boulder 1948 ALLAN WALDLMAR SAAIU I agree with no man's opinion I lake that of my own. Allan seems to be one of the quieter members of the class. However, if you bring up a point on which he does not agree, you are in for a good sound argument. Allan does equally well in all his subjects. He enjoys the indoor life and is not an addict of the outdoors. This easy going fellow should be a great success. RITA THERESE SABOURIN Silence has many virtues. Rita — a tiny little brunette who isn't as shy as she may appear. Just start discussing sports with her. She's an all-around sports lover and faithfully attends all school games. Rita excels in ice skating, so look out for her figure eights. Basketball 1 CLAIRE MARGARET ST. DENIS Oh, why should life all labor be? Claire always has a cheery greeting for you. Not too taken up with studies, she expends her energy in more lively pursuits. A source of entertainment never worries her, for Claire is a faithful Cuming's fan. Joy ANNA MARY SALERNO rises in me like a summed'' s morn. Anna has a most remarkable sense of humor, which accounts for her many friends. Known to be a lot of fun, Anna's favorite pastime is roller skating. She likes all sports, and was on the girls' basketball team. After commencement she intends to go right to work. An ambitious lass. Basketball 2 RUTH ELAINE SANBORN A little maid but ivondrous wise. Ruthie is that wee blonde who is full of pep and loads of fun. She enjoys all kinds of sports, especially roller skating and skiing. Ruthie is very active at Turner Hall. She has taken piano lessons for several years and is quite an accomplished pianist. She plans to do office work after graduation. Volleyball 1, 4, Basketball 4 62 The Boulder 1948 RICHARD EDWARD SANTELLA A town that boasts inhabitants like me Finds never a dull moment. Dick is tall, dark, and handsome with a nice smile for every- one. He's a sharp dresser. Always sincere, loyal and full of fun. He's a wonderful person to have in a gang. Dick is an excellent mechanic and has worked with his uncle at that trade. His two hobbies are weight-lifting down at the Y. M. C. A. and deep-sea diving. He even made a diving helmet which he tried out at Whalom and it worked ! After graduation he is moving to Ver- mont and will work as a lumber jack there. Later he hopes to own and operate a garage and build his own home. He has a great future ahead of him ! Band 3 THERESA ANNE SCANLON Happy she is from morn till night. Terrie may be lacking in stature but her glowing personality makes up for it. She has an impish grin combined with sparkling blue eyes which have won numerous friends for her. Along with her acquired skill in dancing, she enjoys all girl's sports. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4 ANTOINETTE SCOLA Tall and serene, As fine a girl as ever seen. Tony is a tall girl with a beautiful singing voice. You'll re- member her as one of those snappy majorettes with the band. She loves nice clothes and has an attractive wardrobe. A Commercial course student, she plans to become a secretary after graduation. Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club, Student Council 1, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Class Book Committee, Majorette, Gold F 4 JOSEPH ANTHONY SECINO Quietness is best. Joe has a hobby of building model ships. He also likes swim- ming and ice skating. He is thinking of going to Worcester Trade School to continue his studies in the electrical field. LILLIAN YVONNE SEYMOUR there is anything you wish to knoiv, ask me. Lillian, better known as Lil, came to Fitchburg High in her senior year from Lunenburg. She has taken up residence on Pearl Hill and really likes Fitchburg. A tiny girl with a dashing walk, Lil gets her daily exercise running for buses. Her favorite pastime is dancing. Lil would like to be an airline hostess. 63 The Boulder 1948 JliAN SIDNliY SHAPLAND Altvays leave I hem laii hinn tvhen you say good-hye. Shap is another West Fitchburger. She has a wonderful talent for foreign dialects and keeps everyone in stitches with her Whatsa matter for you, hey? She loves basketball, and is very skilled in the sport. Shap gets the chills when she listens to good music, which is quite often. At present her ambition is to become a nurse. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Youth Library Committee 3, Glee Club 3, 4, Debating Club, Class Play 4 ARTHUR PAUL SHEA, JR. A mixture of red hair, pep, and many moods, Bucker is one of the outstanding athletes in our class. He is a great competitor as his record clearly shows and has been prominent in all the sports in which he has participated. Buck is especially noted for his ability to entertain his fellow team-mates on bus trips to and from athletic events. Baseball, Football, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Christmas Party 3, Home Room Representative 4 ANN BOYD SHIPTON Su'eei and silent is her nature. Ann is the quiet girl with the light brown hair and the cheery smile. Her clothes are always so neat and attractive. Her hobby is tennis which she plays very well. She likes French and does very well in it. Ann hopes to continue her education in College after graduation. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Field Hockey 3, Tennis, Youth Library 4 DONALD ALBERT SMITH Fantastic, jrolicsome, and ivild, With all the trinkets of a child, Don is a jovial, happy-go-lucky fellow from the South Side. His interests include girls and skiing in that order. Don sympa- thizes with anyone in trouble and is always willing to lend a hand. He plans to follow his father's footsteps in the printing profession after graduation. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Camera Club 4 HAROLD WOOLLACOTT SMITH Pleasure and action make the hours seem shorter. Harold is a great midget auto racing fan. He was a member of the relay team and discovered that he had ability as a runner. Harold is an outdoor man, getting a great deal of pleasure from hunting. He also is a very good skier, arid is quite proficient at billiards. His future is somewhat indefinite but he might go into the shoe business. Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Junior Prom Committee 3, Relay 3, 4 64 The Boulder 1948 PETER ARIST SPYLIOS He ti'eni where duty seemed to call. Pete is an ex G. I. who has joined our class after serving with Uncle Sam's Army. While in the service, he served with the Occu- pational Forces in Japan. Quiet but likable, Pete always has a ready smile and friendly greeting for everyone. He likes all sports but excels in basketball. After graduation Pete plans to enter business school. Army, July 1944— August 1946. JUNE BEVERLY STACY A maideyi, cheerful, and small. A tiny strawberry blonde who is an ardent movie fan and possesses an insatiable appetite for tangerines. There is nothing she likes better than parties. Have we another Elsa Maxwell in our midst ? June has a very cheery smile and sparkling eyes. We know that this Utile miss is going places in the future. Dramatic Club 1 BARBARA LOUISE STATUTO am as quiet as a little lamh. Barb is one of the quieter members of cur class. However, she is quite well known and has her special circle of friends. We hear that she spends her Sunday afternoons driving her father's car. Better watch that speedometer. Barb. She has her mind set on going to college but as yet is undecided as to which one. Volleyball 1, Basketball, Dramatic Club 1, 2, Assembly Committee 4 RUTH EDITH SUNDSTROM Silence may he good and can do little harm. Quiet and shy describe Ruth. She likes her job working at the Westminster Telephone Office after school very much. When she isn't working she enjoys reading, especially fiction. Bookkeeping is her favorite subject in school. This, no doubt, influenced Ruthie's decision to be a bookkeeper when she graduates. DAVID WAINO SUOKKO He that has patience may compass anything. David is that good looking man from Ashby who put-puts to school each day. Sometimes we wonder what would become of that car if Dave wasn't always around to care for it. We're almost afraid that some day Dave might have to carry it home instead of being carried home in it. He enjoys good books and music but hunting and fishing are his favorite pastimes. 65 ARLENE LAURA SWEENEY Small of s ature, modes! oj nuiure. Arlene rates a prize for being the smallest senior girl. Her favorite subject is shorthand. Collecting autographed pictures of movie stars is her hobby. She also enjoys going to Boston to see a show, and ice skating. Arlene has no definite plans for the future. PHYLLIS PAULINE SZYMANSKI Whate'er she did, was done with so much ease. Phyllis came to us in our senior year from Gardner High but we still consider her as one of our old classmates. She speedily won everyone's admiration with her scholastic abilit y by at.aining the special honor roll. Her interest in sports, as well, make her an all-around good fellow. Gold F, Basketball, Volleyball 4 NANCY ELIZABETH TAGLIAFERRI Which is ivhich. Nancy is the quieter of the Tagg twins, but she has many gay moments. Horsebacking is becoming one of her favorite sports. She is a little bit taller than Norma, and just as pretty. Nancy and Norma are considered authorities on rabbits which may be in line with future plans since she plans to enter the nursing profession after graduation and it may be the clinical research field. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Home Room Representative 3, Gold F 4 NORMA FRANCES TAGLIAFERRI Which is which. Norma has an excellent sense of humor, in fact, she's almost always laughing about something. Don't try to put anything over on Norma. She knows her own mind. She works hard m school and gets the marks. Both she and Nancy are excellent bowlers, since their Dad runs a couple of alleys. Norma plans to become a nurse after graduating in June. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Assembly Committee, Gold F 4 ROBERT SALTONSTALL TAPPLY As gay as the larks in May. Bob is one of the friendliest persons in the class. Regardless of the fact that he lives way out on Pearl, Hill, he manages to be present at all school functions. He is an ardent sports enthusiast and is seen at all the basketball and football games. One of his favorite pastimes is reading books. This is one of the major reasons for his good vocabulary. After graduation he plans to go to college. 66 KENNETH PAULIN TARBELL I can move fasl but ivhy the exertion? Baron, Tonty, Kenny, or any other nickname you know him by is another talented member of the senior class. Because of his shyness only a few of us, fortunate members of the senior class, have heard Kenny sing Red River Valley . Kenny is a member of the varsity basketball team. His services have done much to give Fitchburg High its fine record on the court. We all wish Kenny the best of everything in the future. Basketball, Relay 3, 4 THEODORE TASIS W- hatever is ivorth doing at all, is ivorth doing tvell. Teddy is one of our best students and still finds time for many extracurricular activities. Dramatics, writing up sports for the Red Gray, and class affairs are only some of the things which interest him. Although always serious, he's a lot of fun and has a keen sense of humor, Teddy is the type of person who will always stand for justice and a fair deal for everyone. With all these attributes he cannot fail to succeed. Dramatic Club 3, Red Gray, Home Room Representative 3, 4, Class Ring Committee, Gold F, Class Book Committee 4 ALLAN RICHARD TASTULA A man of many talents. Tastie likes music and plays the mandolin-harp. He also likes building model airplanes and tinkering with radios. He would like to be a radio technician. He skis, hunts, fishes, drives a car, and plays hockey. Too bad the day has only twenty-four hours. Orchestra 1, Home Room Representative 2, Class Book Committee 4 ALFRED BRUCE TEBBETS ]ust a little fellow, no bigger than a doll. Buzz is one who has a ready smile and is always prepared for fun. He likes mechanical things and hopes to work with mechanical things after graduation. His favorite sports are skiing and swim- ming. His hobbies are photography and boating. Particularly gifted in woodworking he has turned out some exceptional work under Mr. Gilbert's direction. Camera Club WILFRED EDWARD THIBODEAU, JR. The sun shines east, the sun shines west. Basil has a large stack of jokes and is brimful of fun. He was a member of our Glee Club for two years, and is a very good Mammie singer. He likes to listen to Al Jolson records and does a very good impersonation of him. He's also a very good swimmer and a fair golfer. With his personality, life should be a great success. 61 194 HANS MICHAEL THOMA They all look alike lo nie. If Hansy isn't playing football or traveling around the country you'll find him deep in the wilderness fishing or hunting. He is quick to make friends and keep them. He is fun-loving and brightens up any party. One of those work horse football players, Hans has not always received the amount of credit due him since his blocking assignments very often went unnoticed while someone else carried the ball. Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Football, Relay 3, 4 NANCY JANE TOLMAN like jun just as much as anyone. Toni has light hair, blue eyes, and a pleasar.t smile. The dream walking, as the song puts it. Funloving, she always has an idea for a bit of excitement. A good dancer, Toni just dotjs on blues music and can easily be persuaded to sit quietly for the duration of a record of this type. RACHEL LILLIAN TOMER A smile jhat glows with friendship. Ray is lively and cute with a twinkle in her eye. Her jovial personality and contagious little laugh make her especially attrac- tive. Her love for clothes is apparent from her smart wardrobe. Her favorite food is tuna fish. She takes a great deal of interest in sports and dancing. After graduation she plans to become a telephone operator. Glee Club 1, 3, Basketball 2, 4 ROBERT ALBERT TURCOTTE A good disposition that cannot he bought by gold. Bob or Gene is a tall lad who sports a Harvard clip. He has been a standout in sports from the day he entered F. H. S. Bob plays an outstanding game of both football and basketball. His classmates will always remember him for his determination to win in these sports. This same characteristic will stand him in good stead in future life. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4 HERMAN STANLEY TWING, JR. The world belongs to the energetic. Herman likes hunting, fishing, and boxing. He hates dancing probably because he is shy in the presence of the ladies. He intends to be a construction engineer and has ta,ken the woodworking course. A true pal and classmate, we wish him good luck and smooth sailing. Home Room Representative 2, Class Book Committee 4 68 194 ROBERT LAKE UNDERWOOD, JR. Business before pleasure. Red-headed, and with a droll sense of humor, informal de- bates are always of interest to Bob. An ardent F. H. S. rooter, he has attended most of the football and basketball games since he entered high school. He has a definite dislike for women, at least thus far. Although his father is a minister. Bob has planned to enter the legal profession. Dramatic Club, Red Gray 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, Class Color and Flower Committee 3, Class Play, Class Book Committee, Senior Dues Committee, Gold F 4 MANNING EUGENE VAN NOSTRAND III There is nothing lacking in his size. Manning is interested in everything. He likes sports, particu- larly football, hiking, and the great outdoors. Dramatics and de- bating take up quite a bit of his time. Manning still finds time to participate in many class affairs and help out at the Burbank Hos- pital. All his interests will assure him of a variety of benefits in a successful career. Debating Club, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Class play 2, 3, Football 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Christmas Party 4 JEANNETTE MARIE VEAUTOUR Pleasure before studies. Jinx tries very hard to get to school on time and sometimes she even makes it. She is very talkative and loads of fun. Selected as Laurel Queen last year during the annual festival, she has been a popular member of our class throughout the years. Her favorite pastime is dancing. ARTHUR FREDERICK VIAU, JR. A youth of deeds not words. Little Art is a wonderful math student. He is an ardent lover of all sports, but due to his size he has had difficulty participating in them. Little Art may be seen at all school dances and plays. If there is any hunting or fishing to be done, Little Art will always be there. BURTON ALAN VIGODA have three ambitions — study! study! study! Burton is one of those brilliant students who does well in everything. His favorite studies are math and science, and he can always he found arguing about a Physics problem witii his pal Ted Tasis during X period. Burton plans to enter Massachusetts State College in September. Orchestra 1, Band 1, 2, Gold F 4 69 The Boulder 1948 NANCY BELLE VINCLLLLTTE The m'lldesi nuinners, combined with f;,enlle heart. Nancy is a quiet unassuming girL She gets along well because she always thinks things through carefully before commitcing her- self. Slie plays the piano, dabbles occasionally in paints, and has a big dog named Pete. We'd call Nancy the girl with a soft voice and a good sense of humor. A valued friend. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Volleyball 3, 4, Tennis, Gold F 4 ANTHONY MITCHELL VITELLI He was always in perfect humor. Tony has a wonderful personality. He is ready to help some- one in need. Tony is an all around sport. His work at the Moran Square Diner makes it difficult to attend all school functions but he has taken part in many. Diner work seems to be his life's work. With his looks and voice he should go far. Camera Club 3, 4 KATHERINE LILLIAN VOEDISCH One accomplishes more by silence than by speech. Eeny, meeny, miney, moe, — yes, no, maybe so. — Dear me, it's so hard to decide! That's Kay trying to decide what she's going to do with her future life. To be or not to be — a veterinarian or a hairdresser. In school Kay has been the sort of person who knew what she really wanted and went after it. With her cheery smile and sparkling personality Kay will succeed in anything she under- takes. BARBARA ANN WALSH She's here, she' s there, she' s all about, Lots of pep, and a real good scout. Barb is of medium height and very slim. She loves all sports. If you've never seen her play football, you've missed something. She plays basketball almost like a professional and is a very earnest skier. Barb is taking a home course in finger printing. Some day she hopes to be an expert in this field. Field Hockey 2, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Class Color and Flower Committee, Christmas Party 3 MARILYN CECILIA WARIS Red as a rose is she. Beauty is as beauty does and this one certainly can do. Mari- lyn has a heart-teasing smile and magnetic personality. School and its activities bring out all her natural enthusiasms and fun-loving spirit, yet she is deeply appreciative of cultural things. She has been chosen a junior member of the Woman's Club. College will be included in her future plans. Orchestra 1, Basketball 1, 2, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club, Youth Library Committee, Home Room Representative, Class Ring Committee 3, Red Gray 3, 4, Class Book Com- mittee, Gold F 4 70 JOAN FRANCES WATERS Her voice is ever soft and sweet. Muddy comes from West Fitchburg. She is very quiet and her large brown eyes are a very striking feature. Her lifelong interest has been airplanes and she is an ardent C. A. P. member. She dislikes eating, but peanut butter is one of her few favorites. She loves sports, especially football. Plans for the future are not cer- tain but she desires to become an airline hostess. Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee 3 NANCY JANE WATSON Always ready, always there, Always luilling to do her share. Nancy is the president of our Student Council. She takes her duties seriously and yet likes a good time as much as any of us. Adept in all kinds of sports, she enjoys swimming and skiing. Her cheery smile is always to be seen wherever she goes. A con- scientious worker ; success must certainly come to her. Field Hotkey 2, Basketball, Volleyball, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Junior Prom Committee 3, Student Council 3, 4, Tennis, Class Play, Gold F, Class Book Committee 4 MAE EUGENIA WEBSTER So precise in her eveiy move. Jeanie is one of our part-timers ; she spends her working days assisting Miss Mattson. She has been a standby in the State Teach- ers College dining hall for several years waiting on table. Brown- eyed and even-tempered she seems to make quite a hit with Don. Jeanie's future seems to point toward a secretarial career. Dramatic Club 2, Basketball, Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Class Ring Committee, Senior Dues Committee, Class Book Committee 4 RICHARD EMMONS WELLS Give a man a golf ball And he'll putter around all day. Rit is interested in weight lifting, surf -boarding, and swim- ming. He is the quiet type and one of the school's auto-mechanics. A member of the vocational group who has not been too well known by most of us, he has proved his sincerity to those with whom he has come in contact. LAWRENCE DABOLD WELTERLEN Bashf Illness is an or n intent to youth. Lo-Lo, as he is called by his friends, is the fellow you see waiting on the fourth floor. He spends much time hunting and fishing, but it all seems in vain. Lo-I.o's favorite sport is basket- ball and he is a member of the varsity team. He is good-natured and enjoys a good time but has his serious moments. Relay, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Basketball 4 71 1948 HELEN PAULINE WESTERBACK ]olly, peppy, athletic too. When you see a girl strolling through the corridors with her head in the clouds you'll know in a minute it's Helen for she loves flying and possesses a student pilot's license. Her pretty blonde hair and blue eyes make her especially attractive. Although she stars in basketball, she excels in all sports. She's 'West Fitchburg born and bred. Basketball, 'Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Debating, Tennis 4 ANITA SODERBERG WHEELER A pleasant companion is like a good book. Anita is an enterprising young lady. She baby-sits. This winter she took up skiing in earnest. Nuz is interested in sports and Gregory Peck. She is moderately quiet, and very easy to get along wi th, and was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Volleyball, Basketball, Dramatic Club, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Band 3, 4, Tennis, Radio Club, Thanksgiving Dance 4 ARLENE LILLIAN WIITA Good things cotne in small packages. Arlene, with her pretty blonde hair and her grand disposition has a large, well-chosen collection of popular records. Good movies or musicals fill her time not already taken up by roller skating and baby sitting. She is a prize Spanish student and likes the language very much. If anyone suggests a project, Arlene always cooperates to the fullest extent. She has not yet decided what she wants to do after graduation, but whatever she does, she'll do well. MARY ANN WIITA W'iity, jolly, happy as can be. Mary Ann is a blonde, vivacious young miss who hails from South Ashburnham. Her favorite sport is swimming. Dancing, go- ing to the movies, walking, and reading are other ways in which she spends her leisure hours. Peanut confesses she loves Scotch ham and ice cream. After graduation she is going to California. She wants to go to college, but has no definite plans as yet. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club, Gold F, Round Table, Basketball 4 NANCY ELEANOR WILDER Gaiety is health to the soul. Bunny is a vivacious blonde with loads of vitality. Her pep and vigor are her greatest characteristics. She has sung in the Christ Church Choir for many years as an alto. She works in the College Spa across from the Fitchburg State Teachers College. She has no definite plans for the future but likes the idea of being a housewife. Volleyball, Glee Club 3, Basketball 3, 4 72 194 WALTER ALLEN WILJANEN His laughter and humor are contagious. Wally is the fellow you always see having a good time. No matter what he is doing he seems to be having fun. He is one of those persons who make life enjoyable. No one is ever gloomy when Wally is near. He attends all school functions and no one knows his sports better. With Wally's disposition life will cer- tainly be cheery. Basketball 2, Dramatic Club 2, 3, Tennis 3, Camera Club 4 RALPH ELMER WILLARD I only know I'm mighty glad I'm living. Ralph is happy-go-lucky, full of fun, and a great talker. He likes to know the why of everything. Unusual, unique situations intrigue him. His avid interest in the Scouts often leads to long hikes and overnight camping trips. The rugged life is for him. Yet his serious side has worthwhile ambitions for the future. Class Play 2, Debating Club, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Relay 3, Class Book Committee 4 THEODORE GEORGE WILLIAMS What should a man do, but be merry? Ted joined us in our junior year and came from Gushing Academy. He is a quiet boy who likes skiing. An honor student who is very bashful where girls are concerned. He spends a lot of his time hunting, fishing, and trapping. Camera Club 4 FREDERICK GEORGE WILSON, JR. Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life. Fred likes all sports and he also likes to dance. He is taking the machinist course and hopes to continue in this trade after leaving school. He was on the football and baseball teams and proved his ability in both. Baseball 3, Home Room Representative 3, 4, Football 4 EUGENE LEIMO WIRKKALA The smile that won't come off. Chuck is blonde, blue-eyed and came from Michigan. His pleasant personality has made him quite popular with his class- mates. He enjoys all kinds of sport, but among his favorites are skiing, skating, and swimming. In the spring and summer he has proved to be a good track man, participating both in school and outside meets. We understand that Chuck has intentions of going back to Michigan to further his education. Football 2, Baseball 2, 4, Relay, Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3, Track 4 73 The Boulder ._- 1948 JANE MARGARHT WOLFE She spends her lime in sludies deep. Janey, ;'s she is called by her closest friends, is one of our more studious classmates. A prominent member of the Red Gray Board and other school organisations, she also spends much time studying and gets an A report card. She is one of our greatest competitors for the Gold F, Her reliability and efficiency have endeared her to her classmates and teachers. Red Gray 2, 3, 4, Class Color and Flower Committee 3, Gold F, Round Table, Class Book Committee 4 JEAN WRISLEY Always quiet, yet always making friends with those she meets. Lovely brown eyes and a friendly smile — that's Jean. Although she seems quiet her friends find her overflowing with enthusiasm and fun. Swimming heads her sports list followed closely by skat- ing and skiing. Her hobbies are drawing and working with little tots. Jean plans to go to Teachers College. VASELECKE BESSIE XARRAS A real jriend of all the world. Vassie has light brown hair and large gray eyes. Good swing music will always start her jumping. She is very friendly and there is never a dull moment when she's around. Vassie spends all her extra time helping her father at the Buttercup. Basketball, Volleyball 1, 2 74 The Boulder 1948 In the fall of '44 the distinguished class of '48 entered Fitchburg High School. Even in that first year the scholastic ability of the class was presaged in every marking period and the athletic prowess, which was to prove so much to our credit, was fore- cast by two members, Mike Martin and Gordon Ringquist, making their letters in football. During our first year the atom bomb was tested in New Mexico and the Euro- pean War drew to a close. The following summer the War in the Pacific ended. During our second year, the crowd from Teachers' College joined us and imme- diately made their appearance felt. As our class became more and more active in ath- letics, the number of games won by the school increased. This year we tied Leominster 6-6 in our annual football game. Principal James A. Chalmers gave a flag to the school. Irene Conlon, Jean Hopley, and Barbara Roy won the school banner award for design- ing the flag. Joe Cushing won the Massachusetts Downhill Junior Skiing Champion- ship. In June of our Sophomore year Jane Wolfe was sent as a delegate to the 21st National Convention of the American Red Cross held in Philadelphia. During our third year the class of '48 really started to show its mettle. Election of class officers was held and on the first ballot Ray Ablondi was the unanimous choice as class president. This had never happened before in the history of our school. The other officers were Loris Lakso, vice-president; Richard Ahlin, treasurer; and Janet Pearson, secretary. A new principal, Bertrand W. Hayward, came during our third year. We beat Leominster by the score of 7 - 6. The class of '48 won the Open Meeting of the Dramatic Club with the comedy, The Fighting Littles. More than 90 members of the class appeared in the hilarious skits and take-offs presented during our reception tn the seniors. We won the Junior-Senior Relay Race, one of the few classes to win as Juniors. Our president, Ray Ablondi, was chosen by World War I and II veterans of the faculty to represent the school and Fitchburg Post No. 10, American Legion at the Boys' State program held at Amherst. There Ray was selected to be one of two boys representing Massachusetts at National Boys' State, Washington, D. C. Nancy Derderian was sent by Fitchburg Post No. 10, American Legion Auxiliary to the Girls' State Program at Bridgewater. Joe Cushing was chosen as All Northern Worcester County half-back. A real addition to our class was Corky Ervin, who gave a tremen- dous lift to all our athletic teams. The climax to our high school career, the fourth year, was as full of success as the preceding years. The officers elected were Ray Ablondi, president ; Loris Lakso, vice- president; Joseph Cushing, treasurer; and Janet Pearson, secretary. We were the first class to have the privilege of electing a class adviser rather than accepting an appointee. We, the class of 1948, chose Herbert P. Sullivan as our adviser. This year we beat Leomin.ster 1 3 - 0. The teams of the future will never forget the names of Cushing, Ablondi, Duncan, O'Connor, Berndt, Martin, Balaban, Gates, McBride, Turcotte, Fife, Crohan, Ervin, Thoma, Shea, and Van Nostrand. Boys of their caliber will be hard to replace. All Northern Worcester County Awards for First Team went to Corky Ervin, Joe Cushing, Bucker Shea and Hans Thoma. A new football plan, a game between the All Stars of Worcester County vs. the City of Worcester AH Stars was held at Holy Cross College. Joe Cushing and Corky Ervin were our repre.sentatives 75 The Boulder 1948 in that game. Joe Cashing repeated the success of liis sophomore year wlien he again won the Massachusetts Downhill Junior skiing championship. Tlie class of 'AH is one of the few classes to win the Open Meeting award twice in succession. We won again as .seniors with The Drums of Oude .starring Nancy Copeiand, Ray Ablondi, and Jiggs Ahlin. Johnny Bennett and Jimmy Gallagher brought Fitchburg into the limelight in a new branch of sports at our school — cross country running. The boys competed against the pick of the schoolboys in the East. Johnny won the Worcester Knights of Columbus cross country race for Worcester County High Schools. He climaxed this by winning the Massachusetts State Cross Country Title at Belmont. He placed third in the New England Championships at Brunswick, Maine, and third in the Eastern States Cross Country Championship at East Orange, New Jersey. Both boys won further acclaim in the indoor track meet at the Boston Garden. Johnny won the senior mile with a time of 4 minutes 45.3 seconds. That same night Jimmy was invited to compete against the pick of New England milers and he ran third with a time of 4 minutes 39 seconds. Ray Ablondi took third place in the three hundred yard dash. These records are exceptional, considering that there is no indoor track at F. H. S. Lorraine Kasari, editor-in-chief of the Red Gray won fourth place in the National Doehla Art Con- test. A painting by Barbara Roy was exhibited at R. H. White's art exhibition. Anita Kruckley was State representative to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Nancy Watson, president of the student council, was chosen for outstanding scholar- ship, citizenship, leadership, and dependability to represent the school at the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage at the Hotel Somerset. In scholarship awards our class was second to none, attested by the fact that fifty members of the class received the Gold F coveted award, the largest number ever awarded. Johnny Bennett won three Silver Skates Derby Championships — juvenile, intermediate, and junior titles during his school career. He also was an important cog in the Fitchburg Hockey team. Another stellar member of the Fitchburg Hockey Club was Aubrey Lawrence. Graydon Erick- son, a returned veteran, won the longest standing ski jump in the ski events held at Lancaster. Ray Ablondi was the state senator from the 3rd district and Joe Gushing was the representative from the 15th district on Good Government Day, held at Boston. This was the first time Good Government Day was held in Massachusetts. Our class gave a rollicking performance of Dear Ruth with Alida Erickson in the title role. We took over the class of '49 in the Junior-Senior Relay Race, establishing ourselves as one of the few two time winners. The Exchange Club of Fitchburg in- stituted an annual award for the four outstanding scholar-athletes in Fitchburg — two from Fitchburg High School and two from St. Bernard High School. Ray Ablondi and Joe Gushing were fittingly honored as high honor students and outstanding athletes. James Durbin was awarded a certificate of distinguished performance for ranking in the top 10% in the national Pepsi-Cola scholarship examination. By a vote of the class John F. Murphy was selected graduation speaker. To achieve this honor a pupil must have qualified for a Gold F. Finally, it was most fitting that the best class that ever attended Fitchburg High School should graduate under the inspirational guidance of Laurence H. Scanlon, Principal. - This is the record of the Class of 1948. Such a class as ours cannot fail to do well throughout life. We will most certainly bring credit to F. H. S. 76 77 78 The Boolder THE RED AND GRAY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lorraine M. Kasari '48 LITERARY EDITORS Jane M. Wolfe '48 Jean F. Hopley '48 Lillian J. Bosserdet '49 Lillian E. Myllykangas '49 SCHOOL NOTES Eleanor M. Honkonen '48 Janet A. Holmes '48 Elizabeth Lawrence '48 Ellen S. Manninen '49 Helen S. Rahnasto '49 ART Barbara A. Roy '48 Patricia A. Hibbard '49 Henry Quesada '50 ALUMNI Mary Lou McCue '48 Janet L. Pearson '48 Madeline E. Senn '49 ATHLETICS Theodore A. Tasis '48 Philip Simon '49 Loris G. Lakso '48 BUSINESS MANAGERS Robert L. Underwood, Jr. '48 Halsey L. Allen, III '48 Edward P. Regan '48 Neil Rafuse '49 James L. Goodspeed '49 Laurence J. Kabatchnick '49 Owen F. Allen '50 Charles Kimball '50 JOKES Marilyn C. Waris '48 Sheila M. McMahon '49 Beverly J. Waid '49 79 80 The Boulder 194 THE BAND DIRECTORS J. Edward Bouvier George S. Talcott DRILL MASTER Daniel G. O'Connor '48 FACULTY MODERATOR Clifford A. Gilbert TRUMPETS George E. Membrino '48 John B. Parker '50 Rudolph Minichiello '49 Charles E. TofTeri '51 Marilyn T. Leblanc '48 Verta Dion '50 Joan A. Tousignant '50 Herbert Senn '51 William F. Johnson '49 Anna Heslam '50 Norma M. MefTen '50 Richard S. Caputi '51 James DiPrima '48 Anthony N. Montesion '49 Joseph M. Scola '49 PICCOLO Irene T. Conlon '48 Richard P. Hopley '51 SAXOPHONES D. Robert Romano '50 Charles Gitto '51 Sheldon G. Smith '49 ALTOS Anna Farquhar '50 Betty Ann Johnson '49 Barbara G. Progin '50 BARITONE Kenneth C. Fahlman '49 BASSES Sally Ann Slade '50 David W. Salomaki '50 Elwin Shepard '49 TROMBONES James L. Goodspeed '49 Loris G. Lakso '48 Daniel G. O'Connor '48 Richard M. Ahlin '48 Helen I. Stitson '50 Verna M. Heins '50 Nancy H. Peontak '50 Norman Courtemanche '50 BASS DRUM Richard Elander '50 CYMBALS Charles E. Carlson '50 CLARINETS Joseph S. Pio '49 Alexander Emma '49 Joseph Fiandaca '50 Frances J. Ryder '50 Bruce Plympton '51 Dorothy Bauman '50 Dominic Perenzin '48 William E, Bernier '49 Aune N. Ahola '51 Norma Fahlman '51 DRUM CARRIER Roswell Hussey '51 SNARE DRUMS William M. Walsh '49 James Morcaldi '50 Janet L. Pearson '48 Anita J. Wheeler '48 Jean F. Hopley '48 Thomas M. Dooling, Jr. '49 Charles Membrino '51 81 The Boulder _ 1948 ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS J. Edward Bouvier George S. Talcott PIANO Ruth G. Newcombe '48 Phyllis R. Tucker '49 VIOLINS Marilyn O. Vezzani '50 Elise Martin '50 Lois I. Taavela '51 Betty E. Gould '51 Diane S. Bernard '51 FLUTE Richard P. Hopley '51 CLARINETS Dominic A. Perenzin, Jr. '48 Alexander Emma '49 Edward P. Walsh '49 SAXOPHONE Sheldon G. Smith '49 TRUMPETS George E. Membrino '48 John B. Parker '50 HORNS Betty Ann Johnson '49 Anna Farquhar '50 BARITONE Kenneth C. Fahlman '49 TROMBONES Daniel G. O'Connor '48 Richard W. Ahlin '48 BASS David W. Salomaki '50 DRUMS -William M. Walsh '49 Thomas M. Dooling, Jr. OBOE Sally Ann Slade '50 '49 82 The Bbulder 1948 SENIOR GIRLS' GLEE CLUB SOPRANO Jeannette T. Aubuchon Shirley R. Calvert Helen L. Clark Nancy Copeland Nancy M. Derderian Alida C. Erickson Jeanne A. Glenny Esther I. Hawkins Gloria M. Hertach Dorothy E. Hughes Anita B. Kruckley Ann V. Lehtinen Jeannette M. Levesque Helen A. Luuru Barbara M. Mellitt Irene M. Milton Audrey A. Norris Claire H. Peters Eleanor Poladian Mary Ann Wiita M arilyn C. Waris Jane M. Wolfe ALTO Helen J. Batura Jean E. Beaumont Charlotte M. Beer Norma M. Bonnallie Lucille J. Cofman Irene T. Conlan Phyllis T. Desmond Helen C. Forest Beverly Goff Bette L. Harris Jean F. Hopley Pauline F. Hughes Beverly A. Kaddy Loris G. Lakso Elizabeth Lawrence Marilyn T. LeBlanc Dorothea I. Passios Janet L. Pearson Gloria M. Primeau Theresa A. Scanlon Jean S. Shapland Anita S. Wheeler SENIOR BOYS' GLEE CLUB Robert E. McCauliff George E. Membrino Daniel G. O'Connor Donald A. Smith Ruth G. Newcombe, Accotii pduisl TENOR BASS Richard W. Ahlin John Q. Bennett Robert S. Tapply Everett H. Dudley, Jr. Harry N. Feinberg 83 The Boulder 1948 DEBATING CLUB OFFICERS BOYS President Frank J. Ready '48 Vice-President . Laurence J. Kabatchnick '49 Secretary .... Wallace D. Kullman '50 Treasurer Rene Guenette '51 Faculty Adviser, Mr. Flynn GIRLS President .... Lucille J. Cofman '4S Vice-President .... Elsie L Laurila '48 Secretary Emily Muller '50 Treasurer Jean S. Shapland '48 Faculty Adviser, Miss Clark 84 The Boolder 1948 CAMERA CLUB OFFICERS President Steven Giacoppe '48 Vice-Frendent Hartley R. Edes, Jr. '48 Secretary Barbara A. Betts '50 Treasurer Edwin R. Koskela '48 Faculty Adviser, Mr. Perkins 85 The Boelder 1948 THE STUDENT COUNCIL SENIORS 426 310 310 310 Halsey L. Allen, III Robert T. Duncan Courtney H. Ervin John P. Gates 403 James E. Godley, Jr. 310 Lois C MacKenzie 403 Alcide L. Martin 426 John F. Murphy 314 Nancy J. Watson 115 James Angelos 209 Lillian J. Bosserdet 115 Richard J. Braks ■ JUNIORS 115 Gerald P. Darcangelo 315 Richard W. Miner 406 Loring R. Stevenson, Jr. SOPHOMORES 308 Owen F. Alien 308 Charles Shares 308 Anna Farquhar 206 Joan A. Tousignant 86 The Boulder 1948 SENIOR HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES Richard J. Braks Beverly A. Kaddy . 105 Frederick G. Wilson Herman S. Twing 111 John Q. Bennett Lester E. Lockhart 116 Betty R. Bever Philip Ellia 207 David J. Holden Thelma C. Pienimaa 304 Theodore A. Tasis Marilyn C . Waris 310 Robert A. Meyer Robert T. Duncan Presiding O jficer Secretary 314 403 425 426 427 Henry P. Brunnell Beverly A. Kaddy Daniel G. O'Connor George E. Membrino Richard E. Lundberg CharIotte M. Beer Elizabeth Lawrence Gordon K. Ringquist Hans M. Thoma Barbara A. Desmond Alternate 87 The Boulder DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS President John F. Murphy, Jr. '48 Vice-President Ahda C. Erickson, '48 Secretary Dorothea I. Passios '48 Treasurer Robert L. Underwood, Jr. '48 Faculty Adviser, Miss Taylor 88 The Boulder 194 The Drums of Oude by Austin Strong December 5, 1947 The Cast Stewart, the sentry ......... David J. Holden Captain McGregor Richard W. Ahlin Two Hindustan Servants ...... Robert L. Underwood, Jr. Everett H. Dudley, Jr. Sergeant McDougal ......... John F. Murphy A Private ........... Robert S. Tapply Lieutenant Alan Hartley ...... Raymond A. Ablondi, Jr. Mrs. jack Clayton ......... Nancy Copeland Faculty Director, Miss Taylor 89 90 Dear Ruth by Noyman Krasiia April 9, 1948 The Cast Dora Jean S. Shapland Sgt. Chuck Vincent Daniel G. O'Connor Mrs. Edith Wilkins . Nancy J. Watson Harold Klobbermeyer Everett H. Dudley, Jr. Miriam W ilkins . Dorothea I. Passios Clarence Higgenbottom T ; 11 ,v, n- T 1 n L Robert L. Underwood, Jr. judge Harry W ilkins . John v . Murphy fo-Ann Mary Lou McCue R ith Wilkins . . Alida C. Erickson La ira Loris G. Lakso Lt. William Seawright ., „ _ -n 1 A ALi I T fame Marilyn T. LeBlanc Raymond A. Ablondi, Jr. ' •' La ira Jean M. Molter Albert Kininner . . Richard W. Ahhn Expressmen . . Gordon K. Ringquist Martha Seawright . . Nancy Copcland Manning E. Van Nostrand, III 91 The Boulder _ 1948 ROUND TABLE Halsey L. Allen, III Robert A. Chapman Celia A. Cote Dorothy L. Forss David J. Holden Janet A. Holmes Jean F. Hopley John B. Junkala Mary Lou McCue Geor ge P. Morin Janet L. Pearson David J. Perault Thelma C. Pienimaa Virginia A. Rose Barbara A. Roy Allan W. Saari Ann B. Shipton Mary A. Wiita Jane M. Wolfe Faculty Adviser, Miss Dunn 92 The Boiilder 93 The Boulder 1948 The Boulder 1948 JUNIOR PROMENADE COMMITTEE Nancy J. Watson, Chairman Norma M. Bonnallie Ralph W. Montuori Barbara A. Desmond Thelma C. Pienimaa John Eleftherio Gordon K. Ringquist Lorette M. Isabelle Arthur G. Robins Mary L. McCue Harold W. Smith Jean M. Molter Nancy E. Tagliaferri Jeannette M. Veautour 95 The Boulder 1948 THANKSGIVING DANCE COMMITTEE James E. Godley, Jr., Chairman Irene T. Conlon Philip M. Livi Agnes A. Deroian Richard E. Lundberg Theresa M. Furlong Fannie M. Petrides Steven Giacoppe Lorraine C Ruberti Nelson J. Goguen Robert S. Tapply Marilyn T. LeBlanc Anita S. Wheeler Vacuity Advisers Mr. Ruberti and Miss Mallahy 96 SENIOR PROMENADE COMMITTEE John F. Murphy, Chairman Richard W. Ahlin Halsey L. Allen, III Charlotte M. Beer Frederick P. Brigham Robert T. Duncan Alida C. Erickson Courtney H. Ervin James J. Gallagher John P. Gates James E. Godley, Jr. Lorraine M. Kasari Elizabeth Lawrence Lois C. MacKenzie Dorothea L Passios Marilyn C. Waris Nancy J. Watson Vacuity Adv'iser, Miss Nason 97 98 GOLD F Raymond A. Ablondi, Jr. Mary L. McCue Halsey L. Allen, III Barbara J. McDerir.o!; Jeannette T. Aiibuchon Barbara M. Mellitt Nathalie J. Barholm Robert A. Meyer Charlotte M. Beer Raymond L. Morin Betty R. Bever John F. Murphy Norma M. Bonnallie Dorothea L Passio; Lucille J. Cofman Janet L. Pearson Nancy Copeland David J. Perault Celia A. Cote Thetraa C. Pienimaa Joseph Cushing, Jr. Eleanor Poladian Nancy M. Derderian Virginia A. Rose Betty L. Deschenes Jeannette G. Rosen John Eleftherio Antoinette Scola Alida C. Erickson Phyltts Szymanski Marjorie A. For.ss Nancy Tagliaferri Inga M. Hautala Norma Tagliaferri Henry E. Hirvi Theodore A. Tasis Dorya M. Holmberg Robert L. Underwoo.'. J?jiet A. Holmes Burton A. Vigoda Eleanor M. Honkonen Nancy B. Vincellette Lorraine M. Kasari Marilyn C. Waris Anita B. Kruckley Nancy J. Watson Loris G. Lakso Mary A. Wiita Elizabeth Lawrence Jane M. Wolfe 99 The Boulder — 1948 HIGHLIGHTS OF '48 100 The Boulder 1948 THE EED AND GRAY ELIZABETH A. II. SLEEPER Dedicated to the Fitchburg High School Spirituoi o crefic. ADA C. COGSWELL 1. All hail to our AI- ma Ma - ter, All hail to the Red and Gray, All hail to our dear old 2. All hail to our Al - ma Ma - ti-r, For dear to our hearts is she, Dear in the days now hijfh srhDol,We'U cher-ish hername for aye. We'U glo - ry in her tri - umph.We'U weep for her in her fleet- ing-, And dear in theyearsto be. And when, our school days o - ver, We meet on hfe's path loss, We'll wear her crown of way, We'll greet with joy in vie - fry, We'll bear the wein;-ht , of her cross, pass - in.1, The friends of the Red and Gray. A A A Three cheers for the Red and Gray, Al-ma Ma-ter we'll love for a e, We'U stand by the ri ht and truth She taut;ht us in our youth. Her no-ble les-sons we'll hold fa t, So bnif;' as life shall last, Ilrr praisi; and fame we'll s n for aye, Tliree cheers for the Red and -M Gray. 101 The Boulder GOOD GOVERNMENT DAY 1948 Standing: Harold Dourille, Northbridge ; Donald Grenier, Southbridge; Raymond Ablondi, Fitchburg Representatives Examining House Document: Joe Gushing, Fitchburg; Norman Goguen, Fitchburg; Arthur Babineau, St. Bernard 102 103 104 The Boulder 194 FOOTBALL SQUAD 14 Joseph Gushing, Jr. '48 56 James Carey '49 17 Raymond A. Ablondi, Jr. '48 66 Loring R. Stevenson, Jr. '49 30 Robert T. Duncan '48 70 Walter A. Fife '48 32 Daniel G. O'Gonnor '48 71 Chester Martin '49 33 Emil A. Berndt '48 77 Paul Thibodeau '49 34 Stephen Keoseian '49 79 James Meredith '50 35 Hugh McGann '50 81 Frederick G. Wilson, Jr. '48 39 Alcide L. Martin '48 83 Richard F. Crohan '48 42 William Oaks '49 85 Courtney H. Ervin '48 46 Victor Derosiers '50 86 Hans M. Thoma '48 50 Ronald Balaban '48 87 Anthony Petrides '49 51 John P. Gates '48 89 Arthur P. Shea, Jr. '48 52 John Wofford '49 90 Alexander Emma '49 53 Joseph L. McBride '48 92 Herman Wuoti '49 54 Robert A. Turcotte '48 93 Manning E. Van Nostrand, III '48 55 Arthur Capone '49 17 Christo Lekas '49 Coaches: Martin J. McDonough, Edward D. Sullivan Faculty Manager: Ralph W. Howard Student Manager: Ralph W. Montuori SCHEDULE F. H. S. Opponent Sept. 19 St. Bernard ..... 1 1 Sept. 27 Marlboro ..... 25 0 Oct, 3 Manchester at Manchester 6 6 Oct. 11 Brookline at Brookline 12 15 Oct. 18 Gardner ...... 13 6 Oct. 25 Rindge ...... 19 0 Nov. 1 Watertown ..... 20 0 Nov. 8 Clinton at Chnton 6 6 Nov. 15 Woburn ..... 12 21 Nov. 27 Leominster at Leominster 13 0 105 The Boulder — 1948 The Boulder 194' FITCHBURD-13 LEOMINSTER -o 107 The Boulder 1948 108 109 The Boulder 1948 NORTHERN l ORCESTER COUNTY ALL STARS BucKer SKea Hans TKoma 110 Ill The Boulder 1948 CHEERLEADERS Gordon K. Ringquist '48, Dorothea I. Passios '48, James Angeles '49, Mona D. Irvine '49, Norman C. Valiton '50, Jean MacCracken '50, Joseph F. Hannon '51, Carol L. Chase '51 MAJORETTES Drum Major Jean M. Molter '48 Tumbling Majorette Evelyn Secino '49 Majorettes: Margaret A. Condon '48, Antoinette Scola '48, Mary Lou McCue '48, Betty Keoseian '49. Madeline E. Senn '49, Shirley J. Aaltonen '49 112 The Boulder 1948 BHSKETBRLL 113 114 BASKETBALL SQUAD A 3 Norman P. Goguen '49 10 Robert A. Turcotte '48 4 Donald A. Maynard '48 11 Kenneth P. Tarbell '48 5 Loring R. Stevenson, Jr. '49 12 Robert A. Chapman '48 6 Lester E. Lockhart '48 13 Robert T. Duncan '48 7 Lawrence D. Welterlen '48 14 Richard W. Miner '49 8 Richard E. Lundberg '48 15 Arthur P. Shea, Jr. '48 9 John P. Gates '48 16 Courtney H. Ervin '48 17 Emil A. Berndt '48 Coach: John D. Ohva Student Manager: Steven Giacoppe SCHEDULE F. H. S. 0pp. Dec. 12 Watertown 58 18 Dec. 19 Athol 38 50 Dec. 25 Alumni ' 36 41 Dec. 30 Nashua at Nashua 48 41 Jan. 1 Turners Falls 35 34 Jan. 9 St. Bernard 26 24 Jan. 13 Nashua 40 28 Jan. 16 Leonninster at Leominster ...... 43 29 Jan. 21 Worcester Classical at Worcester Classical ... 41 23 Jan. 23 Gardner at Gardner ........ 53 47 Jan. 27 Athol at Athol 44 41 Jan. 30 St. Bernard ... 28 26 Feb. 3 Turners Falls at Turners Falls 45 48 Feb. 6 Worcester Junior College ....... 61 13 Feb. 13 Gardner 50 31 Feb. 20 Leominster 55 27 Feb. 27 Worcester Classical 54 26 Mar. 9 Lenox (Springfield tournament) ..... 46 23 Mar. 11 Spring. ield Classical (Springfield tournament) . . 31 39 115 The Boulder 1948 FITCHBURG vs. ST. BERNARD 116 117 The Boulder 1948 118 The Boulder TRACK TEAM Ronald A. Balaban '48, Co-Captain James J. Gallagher '48, Co-Captain Raymond A. Ablondi, Jr. '48 Halsey L. Allen, III '48 John Q. Bennett '48 Emil A. Berndt '48 Henry P. Brunell '48 Lucien Croteau '51 Paul Gelep '48 Steven Giacoppe '48 Norman Goguen '49 Joseph F. Hannon '51 Edwin R. Koskela '48 Richard W. Miner '49 Clarence L. Phaneuf '49 Harlan J. Webster '49 Stephen T. Woodbury, Coach James Chalmers, Asst. Coach James E. Godley '48, Manager TRACK SCHEDULE 1948 April 19 State Meet at Concord May 11 . . . . . . Leominster at Leominster May 15 . . . . . . Massachusetts Relays at Belmont May 22 Amherst Relays at Amherst May 25 . . . . . . Gardner at Gardner May 29 Massachusetts State Meet at Newton June 1 Triangular Meet at Worcester June 5 New England Qualifying at Brookline June 19 . . . . . . New England Interscholastic 119 The Boulder 1948 120 The Boulder 194 RELAY TEAM Capt. Eugene Wirkkala Raymond A. Ablondi, James E. Godley, Jr. Nelson J. Goguen George A. Koljian Lester E. Lockhart Robert E. McGrath Charles B. Morris Kenneth P. Tarbell Halsey L. Allen, ni Gordon K. Ringquist Philip Ellia John P. Gates Robert E. McCaulilT Ralph E. Willard Jr. Robert T. Duncan Joseph Gushing, Jr. Robert A. Chapman Ronald Balaban Emil A. Berndt Alfred N. Brasili Courtney H. Ervin Philip M. Livi Edwin A. Pelto Lawrence D. Welterlen Daniel G. O'Connor Harold W. Smith Hans M. Thoma John Q. Bennett James J. Gallagher Altent.'ites Edwin R. Koskcla George P. Morin Edward R. Beer Manai er, Gortlon L. Erickson 121 The Boulder _ 1948 TENNIS TEAM Irving P. Hecker '49, Captain Robert T. Archibald '48 David J. Holden '48 Henry E. Forss '49 John E. Laurila '50 Periey Gates '49 Richard Lundberg '48 James L. Goodspeed '49 Allan W. Saari '48 Frank Sheehan, Coach May 4 th May 8th May nth May 12th May 17th May 19th May 21st May 26th TENNIS SCHEDULE Gushing Academy Assumption High Nashua High Assumption High Nashua High Lawrence Academy Gushing Academy Lawrence Academy at Ashburnham at Fitchburg at Nashua, N. H. at Worcester at Fitchburg at Groton at Fitchburg at Fitchburg 122 The Boulder 194 BQ C? CT D CD I I 123 124 The Boulder 1948 BASEBALL TEAM Eugene Beaudette '49 Richard J. Bracks '49 Arthur Capone '49 Paul A. Cassinari '50 Joseph Gushing, Jr. '48 Robert T. Duncan '48 Courtney Ervin '48 Paul D. Kinsley '48 Spiros T. Lanides '50 Lester E. Lockhart '48 James D. Meredith '50 Joseph M. Scola '49 Charles L. Sharos '50 Loring R. Stevenson, Jr. '49 Robert Wallace '49 Harold Welterlen '49 Eugene Wirkkala '48 John W. Wofford '49 Martin McDonough, Coach SCHEDULE April 21 Marlboro at Marlboro April 23 Clinton April 30 St. Bernard May 5 Athol May 7 ..... . Gardner May 10 . . . . . . Clinton at Clinton May 11 . . . . . . Murdock at Winchendon May 14 . . . . . . Leominster May 18 Wor. Classical May 19 • . Athol at Athol May 21 . . . . . . Gardner at Gardner May 24 Marlboro May 25 . . . . . . Leominster at Leominster May 26 Wor. Classical at Worcester May 28 St. Bernard at St. Bernard June 1 ..... , Murdock at Winchendon 125 The Boulder 1948 SENIOR VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS Marjorie A. Forss, Captain; Betty R. Bever, Norma M. Bonnallie, Barbara A. Desmond, Phyllis J. Desmond, Charlotte A. Haase, Dorothea I. Passios, Gloria M. Richard, Barbara A. Walsh Miss Perkins, Faculty Coach SENIOR BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Barbara A. Desmond, Phyllis J. Desmond, Dorothea I. Passios, Betty R. Bever, Marjorie A. Forss. Norma M. Bonnallie,, Barbara A. Walsh, Charlotte A. Haase Miss Perkins, Faculty Coach 126 The Boulder 1948 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President NoRMAN P. Goguen Secretary Shirley J. Aaltonen Vice-President .... MoNA D. Irvine Treasurer Edward P. Walsh AVE ATQUE VALE We, the officers of the class of '48, salute the class officers and the class of '49. Down memory lane we'll always cherish the friendships built up between our classes and the pleasant recollections of our joint activities. We wish you success in your senior year and Godspeed in the years to come. 128 - -- - - INDEX - - TO - ADVERTISERS Page Page Academy Apparel Shop 156 Estelle Beauty Parlor .... 165 Andy's Sport Shop .... 156 Eve's Kiddie Shop .... 165 Angel Novelty Company . 157 Fahlman's Bakery .... 165 Army Navy Store .... 157 Femino Sons Market 166 Asher Co. ...... 157 Fennia Market ..... 166 Bachelder-Bailey Co. .... 157 Fitchburg Co-operative Bank 142 Bailey, Ye House of . 158 Fitchburg Creamery .... 144 Barone's Pharmacy .... 158 Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co. . 144 Baylin's Fur Shop .... 158 Fitchburg Hardware Co. 166 Belliveau s ...... 158 Fitchburg Hobby Shop 166 Belliveau Fabric Shop 159 Fitchburg Horological Shop 167 Bergroth Studio ..... 131 Fitchburg Motor Sales 167 Bestco Builders Supply Co. . 159 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co. . 167 Bicoulis, Dr. George J. . . . 159 Fitchburg Paper Co. .... 137 Blanchard Brown .... 133 Fitchburg Savings Bank 146 Bon Ton Restaurant .... 159 Fitchburg Sentinel .... 190 Book Shop ..... 160 Fitchburg Trucking Co. 167 Boyle, D. A. Co 160 Fitchburg Yarn Co. .... 168 Brandt's Gulf Station 160 Fitchburg Leominster Street Ry. Co. 139 Brockelman Bros. .... 132 Franklin, Ben Store .... 168 Carswell-Hawthorne, Inc. . 160 Frattalone, Guy A. . 168 Center Spar ..... 161 Gage, B. E. Agency .... 168 Central Pharmacy .... 161 General Fibre Products Co. 169 Chase Studio ..... 134 George Bros. ..... 169 Cheshire Photo Engravers . 134 Giadone, William .... 169 City Cleaners ..... 136 Gile, S. P. Co 169 City Steam Laundry .... 161 Goodfellow, A. Z. . 170 Coca-Cola ...... 136 Goodwin, W. C, Inc. 170 Cochrane, D. A. 161 Gruener Hardware Store . 170 Collegiate Cap Gown Co. 138 Harry's Jewelry ..... 170 Cragin Wilkins Co., Inc. 162 Hayes, John B. . 171 Crocker-Burbank Co., Assoc. . 135 Hedstrom Union Co. 146 Cross, C. A. Co. .... 132 Helen's ...... 171 Cummings Theatre .... 162 Heslam, James Co. . . 148 Custom Auto Body Co. 162 Hood, H. P. Sons .... 190 DeBonis the Florist .... 162 Hope Rubber Co., Inc. 171 Deionge Co., Louis .... 138 Hotel Raymond ..... 148 Duluxe Cleaners Dyers . 163 Hyland A. S. Co 171 Duluxe Luncheonette .... 163 Independent Cab Co. 192 Dempsey's Drug Store 163 Independent Lock Co. 150 Doehla Co., Harry .... 140 Iver Johnson Co. .... 172 Dooling, Thomas M. . 163 Jennison Co. ..... 150 Drury, F. L. Sons Co. . 164 Johnson, F. M. Lumber Co. 172 Dudley, Everett H 164 Kauppinen, C. J 172 Eagles ...... 140 Keating, P. J. Co 172 Edwards Slate Co. .... 164 Kendall Catering Co. .... 151 Elks 142 Kidder Davis .... 173 Elliott's 164 Kimball Son Co. .... 151 Enright's Pharmacy .... 165 King's Corner Restaurant . 173 129 INDEX — - Continued Page Page Koval, D. T. . 173 Rome Clothing Co. .... 182 LaConca D'Oio Restaurant 173 Rosen, Barney ..... 182 Lampila, Veikko 152 Rosenberg ...... 182 Lane, F. H. Co. 190 Roux, A. L. Son .... 183 Lashua, Levi 174 Safety Fund National Bank 153 L'Ecuyer's Market 174 Sala's Market ..... 183 Lemay Furniture Co. 174 Salny Salny ..... 183 Lesure The Florist 174 Sears, Roebuck Co. 153 Lockhart Oil Co. 175 Senn's Market ..... 183 Loring Studios . 141 Service Electric Supply Co. 184 Magnus Metal Corporation 175 Simonds, Ed Sporting Goods 184 Maloney's . . . 175 Simonds Saw Steel Co. . 154 Margolin, H. Co. . 175 Sprague, Frederick H. Co. . 184 Matthews Motor Co. . 176 Spots Co. ..... 184 McCann's .... 176 Stanton, George W. .... 154 McDonald's Service Station 176 Star Cleaners ..... 185 McManus, Bernard A. 176 Sunshine Market .... 185 Meacham's Service Station . 177 Swanson Baking Co. .... 155 Michon Studio . 143 Tarbox, Inc. ..... 185 Miller's .... 177 Tater Bottling Co. .... 185 Model Fur Shop 177 Taylor, Arthur S. . . . . 186 Montuori Oil Co. 177 Thibert, Dr. J. A. N. 186 Motor Parts Strvice, Inc. 178 Tracey's Drug Store . 186 Murchison, Loren Co. 152 Tucker Bros. ..... 186 Murphy Drug Co. 178 Turunen Motor Coach Service . 187 Nathan, S. M., Inc. . 190 Union Coal Co. .... 187 Niemi, Drs. Walter A. V. 178 United Co-operative Society 155 Nursery Center 178 Universal Theatre .... 187 O'Connell, M. Fred . 179 Vantine Studio,, Inc. .... 145 Oliver Furniture Co. 179 Victory Auto Supplies . . . 187 Padula Baking Co. 179 ■Ward's Quality Shop 191 Park Pharmacy . 179 ■Ward's Paint Store .... 188 Passios, C. . . . 180 Ware, Thornton K. . 188 Pierce's Greenhouses . 180 ■Washington Jewelry Co. 191 Pollock, George T. . 180 ■Watson, C. H. Sons 188 Primeau Pharmacy 180 ■WEIM 188 Putney, W. E., Inc. . 181 Wiley Foss 189 Rice Co. 191 Woodcome, Paul J. . 147 Rice, Marion 181 Worcester County Trust Co. 189 Richmond, James O. . 191 Worcester North Savings Institution . 156 Ritter for Flowers 181 Worcester School of Business Science 149 Rogers Co. 181 YMCA 189 Rollstone Mills . 182 Yellow Cab Co. .... 189 The Class of 1948 thanks the advertisers whose financial support has helped to make this book possible. 130 Thank you, Seniors . . . FOR YOUR PATRONAGE Bergroth Studio Tel. 2825 Fitchburg, Mass. 131 Schooled in serving Fitchburg since 1916 Brockelman Brothers offer 10 complete deportments stocked with the finest foods obtainable. An efficient, friendly organization is ever on the watch for your needs. Compliments of C. A. CROSS CO. Wholesale Food Distributors 132 BLANCHARD BROWN PRINTING COMPANY 25 Water St. Fitchburg, Masi. Ttl. 1133 133 We Appreciate Your Patronage . . . Studio and Home Portraiture Studio 39-W - Telephones - Residence 39-R 14 Monument Square Leominster, ........ Massachusetts The Engravings in This Book WERE MADE BY 49 ST. JAMES STREET Keene, New Hampshire 134 Compliments of Crocker, Burbank Company Association 135 Compliments of CITY CLEANERS PALACE LAUNDRY FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS BOHLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF FITCHBURG-LEOMINSTER . 136 Compliments of Fitchburg Paper Company and its division Decotone Products FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS 137 THE COLLEGIATE CAP GOWN COMPANY Extends its compliments and best wishes to the graduates of Fitchburg High School, Class of 1948 Compliments of LOUIS DEJONGE COMPANY SURFACE COATED PAPERS 138 SAFETY • COURTESY • SERVICE Congratulations on achieving your goal . . . Graduation. We are proud of having had the opportunity of serving you during your school days and look forward to being of service to you in future endeavors. Chartered Buses For All School Events CALL FITCHBURG 600 FITCHBURG AND LEOMINSTER STREET RAILWAY COMPANY We Always Appreciate Your Patronage 139 Harry Doehla Company Creators of DISTINCTIVE GREETING CARDS Compliments of FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES No. 448 140 LORING STUDIOS Portraits of Individuality 280 Main Street Phone 4990 Park Building Fitchburg, Mass. Best Wishes to the Graduates of 1948 ★ FITCHBURG LODGE OF ELKS Compliments of 142 We appreciate your patronage and may your friendship continue in the future MICHON STUDIO ♦ . Photographers of Quality . ♦ 455 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. 143 Compliments of FITCHBURG CREAMERY From our elementary schools . . . through high school and college . . . and on into the business life of the country . . . the AMERICAN WAY of studying, working and playing has proved to be the best way of living. Let's guard it for our- selves and our children. Fitchburg Gas Electric Light Co. 144 Our Reward . . . in photographing many students of the Class of 1948 is in knowing that these students of Fitchburg High School have received the finest in photographic service. In Years To Come . . . we would enjoy working with the gradu- ating class and yearbook staff as much as we have this year. Next Year ... let us assist you. THE WARREN KAY VANTINE STUDIO, INC. 132 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts 145 Compliments of FITCHBURG SAVINGS BANK Over One Hundred Years of Service BANKING HOURS: 8:45 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday • 745 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Hedstrom- Union Co. M.anufacturers of Velocipedes - Coaster Wagons - Wheel Toys 146 Our 57th year finds us serving an increasing number of insurance buyers for their personal and business pro- tection needs. If you would like to have your insurance purchases in- telligently planned and economically made, we invite you to avail yourself of our facilities. PAUL J. WOODCOME Owner — Mgr. H. A. HATCH SON 470 Main Street — Fitchburg, Mass. Established 1891 Phones 930 and 5090 147 INVEST IN THE BEST . . . Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables JAMES HESLAM COMPANY FITCHBURG Compliments of HOTEL RAYMOND 148 THE BEST IN BUSINESS TRAINING TWO YEAR PROGRAMS: Business Administration Executive Secretarial Medical Secretarial Airline Secretarial Legal Secretarial ONE YEAR PROGRAMS: Junior Business Administration Airline Business Training Stenographic Clerical Secretarial Finishing SHORTER PROGRAMS: Business Machines Comptometer Fall Term Begins Septemher 13th Fitchburg Representative: H. V. Stevenson 280 Main Street, Fitchburg WORCESTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCIENCE TEN TEN MAIN STREET WORCESTER 3, MASS. Katharine Foley Ward - Arthur P. Ward . . . Directors 149 Compliments of independent Lock h Compliments of 150 — ' - - Kendall Catering Co, Harry E. Kendall - Manager 56 NORTH STREET Telephone 2064-W Residence Telephone 2064-R . . GRADUATES OF 1948 . . Kimball's Store for Men and Boys 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. „ 151 WATCHES - DIAMONDS - JEWELRY TROPHIES MEDALS Fine Watch Repairing Veikko Lampila ♦ ♦ Jeweler . . 635 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 5093 • Class Rings • Class Pins • Medals and Trophies LOREN MURCHISON CO., INC, America's Finest School Jewelers Ralph W. Coaxes, District Manager 828 Park Square Building Boston 16, Mass. 152 Compliments of THE SAFETY FUND NATIONAL BANK OF FITCHBURG . . Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation . . Compliments of SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY 564 Main Street . . . Fitchburg, Mass. 153 ★ THE MARK OF FINE QUALITY CUTTING TOOLS ★ SIMONDS SAW AND STEEL CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Serving Industry Since 1832 Circular Saws • Band Saws • Hack Saws Cross-Cut Saws • Machine Knives • Files FOR CUTTING WOOD - METAL - PAPER - PLASTICS - RUBBER Best Wishes ♦ ♦ ♦ TO THE GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 1948 from MAYOR GEORGE W. STANTON 154 '00 '99 '98 '97 '96 '95 '94 1893-1948 ' 7 '46 '45 '44 '43 '42 '41 '01 '40 '02 '39 04 1893 — Grandparents 37 '05 '36 '06 '35 1915— Parents '09 '32 '10 '31 11 1948— Graduates '3o '12 '29 ' 1 3 '28 For Three Generations, the Swanson Baking Com- '15 pany has congratulated F.H.S. graduates on their '25 17 achievement . . . and now F.H.S. 1948, the Town '24 i- g Talk Bakers congratulate you and extend their good '20 wishes for a long life of healthy, good citizenship. '21 SWANSON BAKING COMPANY Compliments of UNITED CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY Main Office: 815 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 155 Compliments of WORCESTER NORTH SAVINGS INSTITUTION Depot Square Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of ACADEMY APPAREL SHOP • The House of Service and Quality • 221 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. • ANDY'S SPORT SHOP • Andy Guertin - Prop. . . PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES . . Athletic Clothing and Equipment for All Sports 216 Daniels Street Telephone 3585 Fitchburg, Mass. 156 Compliments of ANGEL NOVELTY COMPANY Compliments of ARMY NAVY STORE 371 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of THE ASHER COMPANY • Makers of Ben-Craft Trousers • Goodyear Tires BACHELDER - BAILEY COMPANY 289 Water Street Fitchburg Telephones: 2575 — 6065 157 Compliments of YE HOUSE OF JOHN L. BAILEY 685 Main Street Candy Gifts Favors Manufacturers of Unequaled Candy BARONE'S PHARMACY • Reliable Prescription Service Since 1915 • Sick Room and Diabetic Supplies 100-102 Harvard St. Telephone 1310 Fitchburg, Mass. BAYLIN'S FUR SHOP The Store of Individuality EVERYTHING IN FURS Fur Coats Cloth Coats Dresses DRY COLD STORAGE Remodeling . . . Repairing . . . Relining 467 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. TELEPHONE 300 Compliments of • BELLIVEAU'S • A Place To Buy Good Furniture 158 When In Need of Steel Venetian Blinds SEE OUR REX BLIND FOR QUALITY . . and also Beautiful Drapes . . Belliveau Fabric Drapery Shop 140 Daniels Street - Cleghorn Telephone 1007 Compliments of BESTCO BUILDERS SUPPLY CORP. Joseph R. A. Pandiscio - Ma ager 47 DUCK MILL ROAD FITCHBURG Compliments of DR. GEORGE J. BICOULIS Compliments of BON-TON RESTAURANT 245 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 159 Compliments of • THE BOOK SHOP • Compliments of D. A. BOYLE COMPANY Established 1857 — Ninety Years of Service — 290 Water Street Telephone 2580 BRANDT'S GULF STATION Range Oils Fuel Oils Corner River and Main Street Fitchburg Telephone 5500 Compliments of CARSWELL - HAWTHORNE, INC. Awnings Venetian Blinds Window Shades Linoleum Telephone 2281 900 Main Street 160 Compliments of THE CENTER SPA Soda Bar Luncheonette 306 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of CENTRAL PHARMACY S. A. Waris, Registered Pharmacist 758 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. CITY STEAM LAUNDRY, INC. 170 North Street TEL. 1166 FITCHBURG, MASS. D, A, COCHRANE ♦ ♦ General Insurance ♦ ♦ • 484 MAIN STREET 161 Phone 1200 for , . , Plumbing Heating Oil Burners Stokers Air Conditioning — Refrigeration CRAGIN WILKINS COMPANY, Inc. Fitchburg Leominster . . Home of Greater Entertainment . . • CUMINGS THEATRE • TELEPHONE 3400 Continuous Show Doily From 1:30 to 10:30 Alivays Two Feature Pictures, News and Comedy Shows Change Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Compliments of CUSTOM AUTO BODY SALES, INC, COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIR WORK KAISER-FRAZER SALES AND SERVICE Phone 3787 185 Lunenburg Street Compliments of DEBONIS the FLORIST 715 Main Street Opposite the City Hall 162 Compliments of DELUXE CLEANERS DYERS Individual Care Will Reshape Your Garments To Perfection 3 Lunenburg Street Tel. 2426 Compliments of DELUXE LUNCHEONETTE Across from Depot Home Made Ice Cream Delicious Sandwiches Compliments of DEMPSEY'S DRUG STORE Paul A. Dempsey, Reg. Pharm., Prop. 145-147 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of THOMAS M. DOOLING 163 Compliments of F. L. DRURY SONS COMPANY • Retail Grocers • Phone . . . 1410 Compliments of EVERETT H. DUDLEY Compliments of WILLIAM EDWARDS SLATE COMPANY General Contractors and Roofers Represented by Paul K. Dudley 87 Water Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 1260 Compliments of • ELLIOTT'S • Fitchburg's Leading Credit Jeweler 406 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 164 ENRIGHT'S PHARMACY Moron Squore _ - _ Fitchburg Compliments of ESTELLE WETHERBEE BEAUTY PARLOR Eva LeBlonc 520 Main Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 4290 EVE'S KIDDIE SHOP Quality Infants' and Children's Wear FROM ONE MINUTE TO SIXTEEN YEARS Phone 329 365 Mcin Street Compliments of FAHLMAN'S BAKERY 165 Compliments of JOHN FEMINO SONS MARKET 339-341 Water Street Telephone 4070 Compliments of FENNIA MARKET, INC. Telephone 972 24-26 Academy Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of FITCHBURG HARDWARE COMPANY Mill Supplies Wholesale Hardware 50 Laurel Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 1670 Compliments of FITCHBURG HOBBY SHOP We carry a complete line of Model Airplanes, Boats and Trains, Train Accessories and Model Gas Engines 166 Compliments of THE FITCHBURG HOROLOGICAL SHOP . . Fine Watch and Clock Repairing . . 370 Main Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 5259 Compliments of FITCHBURG MOTOR SALES • Ford Dealer • Wholesale Parts Distributor Motor Reconditioning Compliments of FITCHBURG MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 781 Main Street Compliments of FITCHBURG TRUCKING COMPANY 167 Compliments of FITCHBURG YARN COMPANY AND WATATIC SPINNING MILLS, Inc. Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN STORES 132 Daniels Street - (Cleghorn District) Fitchburg Stores Also In WINCHENDON AYER EAST PEPPERELL TURNERS FALLS EAST JAFFREY, NEW HAMPSHIRE Compliments of GUY A, FRATTALLONE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE 324 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. THE B. E. GAGE AGENCY General Insurance SAFETY FUND BUILDING FITCHBURG, MASS. 168 Compliments of GENERAL FIBRE PRODUCT COMPANY Compliments of GEORGE BROS. Quality Footwear for the Entire Family Graduation Footwear At Popular Prices 386 MAIN STREET CORNER MILL STREET GIADONE'S, INC. Complete Home Furnishings FURNITURE FUEL OILS 3 1 8-320 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 189 Compliments of S. p. GILE COMPANY, INC. STATIONERS Office Supplies Greeting Cards 351 Main Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Phone 4340 169 Compliments of A. Z. GOODFELLOW Compliments of W. C. GOODWIN, INC. . . A Good Place To Buy Good Shoes . . 356 Main Street Fitchburg GRUENER HARDWARE STORE, INC. 2 Main Street Anne B. Healey, President-Treasurer Yalspar Paints Valspar Varnishes Compliments of HARRY'S JEWELRY • Your New Gift Store • 359 MAIN STREET THE HOME OF FINE DIAMONDS 170 Compliments of JOHN B. HAYES Compliments of ★ HELEN'S ★ Compliments of HOPE RUBBER COMPANY 20 PUTNAM STREET Sporting Goods of All Kinds Outfitters for Teams, Schools and Colleges Compliments of A. S. HYLAND COMPANY Office Supplies Office Equipment Greeting Cards Social Stationery 753 Main Street Fitchburg 3805 171 • Everything In Sporting Goods • KODAKS AND NOVELTIES MAKE THIS YOUR HEADQUARTERS IVER JOHNSON SPORTING GOODS CO. 510 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of I F. M. JOHNSON LUMBER COMPANY Best Selection of Hamilton, Wittnouer, Longine, Gruen, Elgin, Woltham and Bulova Watches at Lowest Prices OMEGA - MATHEY-TISSOT - HELBROSE - CROTON - TARANNES DIAMONDS AND WEDDING RINGS Established 1912 C. J. KAUPPINEN 711 Main Street Telephone 1288 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of P. J. KEATING COMPANY 172 KIDDER DAVIS FURNITURE . . CARPETS , . UPHOLSTERY ♦ ♦ Interior Decorators . ♦ Fitchburg's Oldest Furniture Store 692-700 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 1107 FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of KING'S CORNER RESTAURANT LADIES' AND MEN'S MERCHANT TAILORING D. T. KOVAL Suits Made To Order . . . Tuxedos To Rent REPAIRING ★ CLEANING PRESSING DYEING 280 Water Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Phone 2861 Compliments of LA CONCA D'ORE 330 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. 173 Compliments of LEVI LASHUA Best Wishes ... TO THE CLASS OF 1948 LTCUYER S MARKET 216 WATER STREET 145 CLARENDON STREET Compliments of LEMAY FURNITURE CORPORATION Stores In Fitchburg - Gardner - Greenfield Winchendon - Keene, N. H. - Bratdeboro, Vt. Lesure the Florist 174 LOCKHART OIL COMPANY Range Oil Fuel Oil 1033 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 4603 Compliments of MAGNUS METAL DIVISION OF NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY Fitchhurg, M.assachusetts Compliments of THOMAS J. MALONEY Maloney's Food and Department Store Compliments of MARGOLIN COMPANY 175 r MATTHEW'S MOTOR COMPANY ♦ ♦ Chevrolet Cars . ♦ Phone 1251 17 Snow Street Fitchburg, Mass. McCANN BROS. DAIRY STORES, INC. The Place Where the Crowd Meets 769 Main Street • Ice Cream • Candy Compliments of MCDONALD'S JENNEY SERVICE Telephone 594 271 River Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of BERNARD A. McMANUS 176 Compliments of ED MEACHAM'S TYDOL STATION 799 River Street West Fitchburg Compliments of MILLER'S ♦ ♦ Ladies' and Men's Apparel ♦ ♦ 331-333 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of MODEL FUR SHOP Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE FURS DRY COLD STORAGE Compliments of MONTUORI OIL COMPANY 177 Compliments of MOTOR PARTS SERVICE, INC. Compliments of MURPHY DRUG COMPANY Eugene J. Murphy, Mgr. - Registered Pharmacist Compliments of DR. WALTER A. NIEMI and DR. WALTER V. NIEMI 775 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. • NURSERY CENTER • Fitchburg's Only Exclusive Kiddie Furniture and Toy Shop . . Infants' and Children's Wearing Apparel . . TELEPHONE 4508 458 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 178 Compliments of M. FRED O'CONNELL Compliments of OLIVER FURNITURE COMPANY Compliments of PADULA BAKING COMPANY Bakers of Vitamilk Bread Compliments of PARK PHARMACY L. Wiinikka, B.S., Registered Pharmacist Telephone 312 833-835 MAIN STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. 179 C. PASSIOS , . Men s and Young Men s Clothier . ♦ FORMAL WEAR FOR RENT 854 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. PIERCE'S GREENHOUSES Flowers Telegraphed Anywhere 65 Klondike Avenue Telephone 1756 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of GEORGE T. POLLOCK General Store and Gas Station Compliments of PRIMEAU PHARMACY R. A. St. Pierre, Reg. Pharm., Prop. 902 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 180 W. E. PUTNEY, INC. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Compliments of MARION RICE DANCE STUDIO RITTER for FLOWERS CORSAGES UNUSUAL 360 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 4T5 Compliments of • ROGER'S • In the Square The Coat and Dress Store of Fitchhurg 181 Compliments of ROLLSTONE WORSTED MILLS Compliments of ROME CLOTHING COMPANY 633 Main Street BARNEY ROSEN Ladies and Men's Outfitters Clothes For the Whole Family 706 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 3133 FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of M. ROSENBERG COMPANY 182 A. L. ROUX SON Luggage Goods Leather Goods TRAVEL AGENCY Telephone 281 340 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. SALA'S MARKET ♦ . Choice ♦ . Meats, GrocerieSf Provisions, Fruits and Vegetables Telephone 2284 105 DANIELS STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of • SALNY AND SALNY SENN'S MARKET MEATS PROVISIONS Telephone 2113 294 BEECH STREET FITCHBURG, MASS. 183 Compliments of SERVICE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO, Inc. Compliments of ED. SIMOND'S SPORTS STORE 452 Main Street TEL. 5152 FITCHBURG Compliments of FRED'K H. SPRAGUE COMPANY, Inc. FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Spraguemade Since 1896 SPOTS COMPANY Scientific Dry Cleaning . . . Prompt Service 403 Water Street Carl A. Belluardo Telephone 122-123 184 Compliments of STAR AYER - Cleaners and Dyers Fitchburg Leominster Compliments of SUNSHINE MARKET MEATS OUR SPECIALTY 94 Woodland Street - Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 4180 Compliments of TARBOX FURNITURE Satisfaction Always TELEPHONE 89 10 MAIN STREET at MORAN SQUARE FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of TATER BEVERAGE COMPANY 185 Compliments of ARTHUR S. TAYLOR Compliments of DR. J. A. N. THIBERT ASSOCIATES DR. STEPHEN E. THORNE DR. JOHN A. N. THIBERT CompI iments of TRACEY'S DRUG STORE George H. Tracey - Druggist Telephone 5849 Corner Water and Second Streets Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of • TUCKER BROTHERS • 186 Compliments of TURUNEN MOTOR COACH Congratulations! UNION COAL OIL COMPANY Telephone 740 Prichard Street £♦ Loew's UNIVERSAL THEATRE Herman R. Claman - Mgr. VICTORY AUTO SUPPLIES Quality Always First Sporting Goods Radios and Tubes Brake Lining Auto Parts Complete Line of Ignition Parts . . . Auto Accessories Champion and AC Spark Plugs Telephone 2750 829 Main Street 187 WARD'S PAINT STORE The Home of Schaeffer and Moore Fountain Pens THE IDEAL GIFT FOR GRADUATION 15 BLOSSOM STREET FITCHBURG Compliments of THORNTON K. WARE j Compliments of C. H. WATSON SONS Grocers Since 1892 Congratulations, Class of '48 . . . Your Good Neighbor RADIO STATION • WEIM • 1340 ON YOUR DIAL 188 Compliments of WILEY FOSS, INC. General Contractors Telephone 1404 Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of WORCESTER COUNTY TRUST COMPANY YELLOW CAB COMPANY Phone 4000 Ambulance Deluxe All Night Taxi Service 24 HOUR STORAGE Garage; 231 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Y. M. C. A, FITCHBURG, MASS. 189 To keep up with the news of the town, the nation, and the world . . . Read the FITCHBURG SENTINEL Quality ♦ . YOU CAN COUNT ON Young men's clothes with dash and style. The last word in suits and outer garments. Sport coats and slacks in generous variety. F. H. LANE CO. We'll he glad to show you the new ideas ISJutritionists Agree that Ice Cream is a health building food as well as the nation's most favorite dessert. • ASK FOR HOOD'S ICE CREAM 1948 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 Street Fitchburg, Mass. 190 RICE COMPANY F. W. Rice 350 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. • FINE WATCHES Hamiitons - Elgins - Gruens Granas - Omegas Waltham - Girard-Perregaux FINE SILVER It Costs No More To Buy Quality At Rice's Tf you ooA 'T eNo w€ (WhCRC VT'S cool, I'LL €MM Bugs can drive anyone bugs — particularly moths and other insects that ruin FUR ! COATS. Be safe, be sure. Send your furs to J 0 Richmond, Inc. ilnc. rUKKlcK Ready-to- Wear Furs Repairing - Remodeling - Storage Phone 872 554 Main Street . . Fitchburg For That Smart, New Teen-Age Look . . . be fitted to the proper FOUNDATION GARMENT at ANNIE WARD'S SHOP • 364 Main Street Telephone 2190 Complirr.ents of WASHINGTON JEWELRY COMPANY Chef Pliska - Mgr. • 379 MAIN ST. FITCHBURG 19 I INDEPENDENT CAB COMPANY Bunny Moynihan - Prop. DEPEND ON INDEPENDENT Phone 3500 13 Prichard Street Fitchburg, Mass. 192