Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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1950 NORMAN ALCIDE DEMERS As merry as the day is long. Norman is tall, light and well-liked by all. An apt machinist, he is a Vocational course student taking the machine shop course. His home being in Ashburnham, he has commuted to and from school during his four years. Norman plans to acquire a job as a machinist after leaving school. JOAN ALICE DEMONT Jolly, well liked, a good student too. This dark-haired young lady is very quiet and perhaps man - of us have missed her, but to her friends she is known for her jokes. She always has a smile on her lips and is friendly toward everyone. Joan especially enjoys swimming and can be found in Westminster on hot summer days. Basketball, 2; Tennis, 3; Volleyball, 2, 3. VICTOR DEROSIERS Of the great outdoors he knows much. Strong, good-looking, and fun loving describes Vic to a tee. A smile fills his countenance morning, noon, and night. Vic's love for the out- door sports is a contributing factor to his popularity. He was a member of both our famed football and baseball teams. The girls go for him in a big way, right, Vic? He hasn't yet decided about his plans after high school. Baseball, 2, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4. HAROLD FRANCIS DESMOND, JR. Character is the key to success. Harold, or Jack, as he is called will be remembered for his good nature. He likes music very much and has been a main stay of our school band. Hunting and speedboat racing are two of his pastimes. .Also endowed with a good speaking voice, he has another field open to him. He plans to attend Fitchburg Teachers College. Band, Orchestra, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 2, 3; Comf)etitive Plays, 2, 3. VERTA JACQUELINE DION Red as a rose was she. Verta, the demure, red-headed pianist of our class has a sweet, quiet disposition that attracts many friends. She plays the trumpet in the band and orchestra and also finds time to sing in the Glee Club. She hopes to attend Boston University ne.xt year, where we know she will be as loved and respected as she is here. Band, Basketball, 2, 3; Orchestra, Volleyball, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Junior Assembly, Junior-Senior Xmas Party, 3; Variety Re- vue, 4. 24

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1950 SHIRLEY JEAN COWDREY Cheerfulness helps us along the path of life. Shirley spends her spare time baby-sitting and we hear she is quite skilled in the art. We also understand that she enjoys band concerts and movies. Although fond of many sports, her favorite seems to be swim- ming. Shirley looks forward to a career in the telephone office. GERARD ANTHONY CROTEAU I'm mighty glad I'm alive. Gerard we envy for his wavy hair. There need be little explanation for his mountain of Vaughn Monroe records if you've seen the light in his eye whenever Racing With The Mo-o-o-n is heard. He has a favorite pipe at home which, we hear, is often enjoyed. Gerard goes to all the football games, as it is his favorite sport. His plans for the future are still indefinite. Debating Club, 2; Dramatic Club, 3. WALDO ERNEST DAULTON Nothing is more useful than silence. Tim, as he is known to us, can easily be spotted in school by the sharp clothes he wears. He's always buying a new shirt or sweater. Tim buzzes around town in his old Chevrolet when he is not at work in the West Fitchburg Co-op. He plans to keep his present job after grad- uation. DONA JANE DeBARGE could sit on, untroubled day by day. A quiet but likable girl, Donna plans on a career in dress designing. She is very good at designing clothes as you can see, for much of her wardrobe consists of her own handiwork. Donna's calm and studious nature makes her a popular member of our class. Junior Prom Committee, 3. EMMA MARIE DEMERS is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Emma came to us during her sophomore year, from Dover, New Hampshire, and her charming smile and radiant personality have won her many friends. Although she is modest about it, she has a beautiful singing voice. Two of her favorite pastimes are dancing and skating. Emma's plans for the future are indefinite. Basketball, 3. 23

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1950 ANTHONY FRANCIS DiPIETRO It is the mind that makes the man. Tony, who has attained exemplary marks during his F. H. S. years, speaks little but seems to know what's going on about him. Although he likes all sports, his gentle stature has prevented varsity participation at F. H. S. He won an Italian speaking prize in '48. His plans for later years are indefinite as yet. ARTHUR JOSEPH DiTOMMASO As quiet as he is tall. Art. that tall, rather quiet senior boy whom we quite often see driving around in a green truck is extremely interested in automobi'es. After high school he intends to make cars his hobby and vocation. Also interested in car-racing Art can be frequently seen during the summer and fall months at the local auto-racing meets. Arthur may enter Wcrces- tcr Trade School in the fall. Football, 2 ; Junior-Senior Relay, 3, 4. BARBARA ANN DODGE .4 quiet tongue doth rightly become a vjoman. Barb is a tall, vivacious blond, with a definite will of her own. .Al- though noted for being either serious or gay, she never loses her Iriendh disposition or splendid sense of humor. Concert music in particular appeals to her while basketball is her favorite sport. Barbara has ex- ceptional ability in both math and physics, and plans to enter college :'n the future. Basketball, 'olleyball, 2,3; Tennis, 3 ; Debating Club, 4 ; Glee Club, 2. CHARLES EDWARD DODGE, JR. The contented man is never poor. Shirley lays claim to the birthplace of Charlie. The proud owner of a model A , he may often be seen riding to and from Fitchburg, dur- ing the course of school days. He is a 'ocational student who has become quite skilled in woodworking. After graduating from high school, he intends to put his training to a practical use. Class Ring Committee, 3. ELAINE KATHLEEN DUFORT Whate'er she did, 'u:as done with so much ease. A calm, happy girl, Elaine is well liked in all classes. She enjoys all types of music, and is an active participant in the Youth Group activi- ties. With her attractive personality and pleasing manner we know that she will succeed in whatever her chosen field may be. 25