Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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The BOULDER, 1952 JEAN MADORA BRISTKR Laughter and I are the best of friends. Whenever there is laughter, one can surmise that Jean must be the cause of it. She finds a joy in living and is a friend to all. Music and sewing are two of her favorite pastimes. After graduation she plans to enter college. May the coming years bring you all that is bright, happy, and prosperous, Jean. BETH ADELE BROOKS Quiet and good-natured is she. Beth is a quiet person and it is perhaps that very trait which makes her such a good friend. But don't mistake that as her only character- istic. She has a grand sense of humor, likes music and is also skillful in sewing. To Beth the class wishes all of the happiness the world can hold. Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. GORDON SNOW BROWNELL Gentleness succeeds better than violence. Gordon, one of the lads from West Fitchburg, likes to dance. An enjoyer of most outdoor sports, he especially likes skating and skiing. We understand he is exceptionally good at the farmers' hop. We all wish Gordon success in his career in the U. S. Navy. BARBARA JEAN BUTTERS Her stature tall, her manner dignified. Barbara, better known as Barb, is one of the most attractive girls in the senior class. She is popular with both boys and girls and she can always be seen at F. H. S. events. Barb is also tops in scholastics, and her name can always be found on the high honor roll. Our crystal ball tells us that Barb's future plans include college. Tennis 4; Boulder 4; Round Table. HELEN GERTRUDE BYRNE The light that shines in her sparkling eyes, bespeaks a divinely good nature. Dark hair, an ever present smile and laughing eyes are a perfect description for Helen. Those who do not know her may think she is quiet but her many friends bear witness to her pleasing personality and marvelous sense of humor. After graduation her plans include nursing. Basketball 2, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Alternate Representative 2; Majorette 3, 4; Junior Assembly 3; Junior Prom 3; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Junior-Senior Christ mas Party 3; Senior Assembly 4; Senior Faculty Reception; Senior Cake Sale 4; Thanksgiving Dance (co-chairman); Competitive Plav 4. 20

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The BOULDER, 195 RONALD GEORGE BISHOP The silent organ loudest chants, the master's requiem. Ron, our tall musician, is well known for his fine playing of the organ at our assemblies and other school functions. His interests consist mainly of music and science, noticeable in his compositions, usually fiction stories. He plans to enter the New England Conservatory of Music. Band 2; Orchestra 2, 3; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Junior-Senior Christmas Party 3; Variety Revue 4; Competitive Play 4. CAROLYN JANE BLANCHARD Silence is more eloquent than words. Carole, from the commercial group, is a quiet, neatly dressed miss. Her winning smile and sparking eyes add to her personality. She enjoys all sports. After graduation, college is her goal. Happiness and success will surely be hers in the future. Volleyball 4; Glee Club 2. MONA GENEVIEVE BLANCHARD Feminine grace, feminine goodness and feminine generosity; May they exist forever. This pert miss has a bright smile and sparkling personality, which accounts for her many friends. Her neat appearance is due to her ability to sew. Mona's chief ambition is to become a successful typist and office girl. An accomplishment such as this certainly should not be very difficult for her. Basketball 2; Volleyball 3. THERESA MARGARET BOUCHARD The mildest manner, the gentlest heart. Terry's usually quiet and mild expression is often broken by a happy smile and a lively twinkle in her merry brown eyes, which clearly shows pep and zest for life Her energy enters fully into a good many- activities, among them sewing, for Terry's clothes are the envy of all. We know this happy girl will long be remembered by her many F. H. S. friends. Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Cake Sale 4; Competitive Play 4. ERNEST JOSEPH BOUCHER Take life too seriously, and what is it worth. Handsome, well-mannered, and well-dressed, Ernie was always a popular member of our class. His endless supply of bow ties are the envy of all his classmates. We are certain that he will continue making many friends and that success will be his in whatever he may do in the future. Golf 3, 4. 19

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The BOULDER, 195;) JOHN NEIL CAMERON Men may come, men may go, but I go on forever. John is a medium-height, light-haired member of our class, com- monly known to his friends as Rod or Cam. He has many friends and that's why you can always find him with a crowd. He is a participant in football and a successful student. John would like to be a salesman. Football 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Relay 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Junior-Senior Christmas Party 3 ; Boulder 4 ; Student Council 4 ; Variety Revue 3 ; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. FRANCIS RAYMOND CAPONE He must be known to be appreciated. Franny, a brown haired lad, is more familiarly known as Butts to his friends. He is a happy go lucky chap who always has a smile and good word of greeting. He loves all sports, but his favorite is basketball. A wonderful friend and companion, he is reallv appreciated by all. Basketball 3, 4; Harvest Festival 4. CARMELLA CARFARO Without cheer and laughter there is no joy. Carmella loves to laugh a very ringing contagious laugh, especially when our spirits seem low. She has many ardent friends and we trust that as the years pass, her host of friends will grow even larger. Best of luck to you, Carmella. GRACE LOUISE CHALMERS A dot full of dash. Gracie's versatility is such that she is equally at home on a basket- ball floor, at her job or in her classes. Her gay, vivacious nature, her quick wit, ready laugh and keen sense of humor have all combined to make her a wonderfully pleasant personality. Her sharp clothes have won her the admiration of all. As hers is the spirit of happiness, hospi- tality, and generosity, we know Gracie's future will be a happy one. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Boulder 4; Junior-Senior Reception 3; Competitive Play 2; Variety- Revue 4. RAYMOND EDWARD CHATIGNY Never over serious, not too frivolous, but a rare good fellow. Ray, a sports lover, is right at home in the woods with a gun, or out in a boat with a fishpole. He is also fond of skiing. Ray is well liked by all who know him. In his spare time you can usually find him tinkering with his Ford. 21