Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1954 volume:

Zkc Moulder Class of 1954 FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL PORTAM APERIMUS AD VITAM We Open the Door to Life rtTOIBUHG PUBLIC LIBRAlT FITCHBUKG. MASS. THE SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS THE 1954 yHE PURPOSE of the Boulder of 1954 is to record the deeds of us who, for the past four years, have embodied the spirit of Fitchburg High School. In the years to come this yearbook will keep alive the memories gathered during our under- graduate days. The future years will bring new faces and changes to this school scene, but there will be this record of the friends we knew, the things we did, and the memo- ries that shall alwavs be dear to us. Carol Linda Anderson EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Robert Albert Cravedi ASSISTANT EDITOR BOULDER Iie r oulcler ig54 First ro-Li', left to right — Ralph K. Hubbard, Carl W. Perkins, Stephen T. W oodbury, Principal Laurence H. Scanlon, Ralph W. Howard, Armand J. Dufour, Harry J. Butler, Second row — Jeannette H. Richard, Isabel Dennett, Alice R. Pepin, Eleanor M. Tucker, Beatrice M, Brigham, Jane J. Fitzgerald, Florence A. Ne'son, Mary G. Murphy, Elizabeth A. Clark, Helen I. Merriam, Louise W. Sawyer, Ethel L. Peabody. Third row — T. Francis Kielty, Robert O. Mailloux, Richard B. Palmer, John J. Dillon, Herbert J. Sullivan, Bernard A. Horgan, Clifford A. Gilbert, Leslie 0. Griffiths, Harold L. Flynn, Edward D. Sullivan. DEPARTMENT HEADS Classics Ralph K. Hubbard Commercial Subjects Ralph W. Howard English Lillian M. Taylor History Harry J. Butler Manual Arts William M. jNIcDermott Stephen T. Woodbury Assistant Principal First row, left to right — Edward Hanjian, George F. Peters, William J. Dooley, Leo T. Carney, John L. Kenney, William M. McDermott, Russell R. Cook. Second row — Helen M. Brown, Rita T. Mallaliy, Margaret M. Mallahy, Mary M. Taylor, Lillian M. Taylor, Mary L. O'Connor, Mary E. Gillis, Rose B. Grasso. Third row — John X. Lynch, George C. Groskritz, Jr., Dominic B. Guazzo, John S. Lukas, Raymond M. Petersen, George V. Spires. Absent from Picture — Marie L. Champagne, Paul Ellis, Armas W. Fillback, Hilda M. Mattson, Virginia M. McDermott, Martin J. McDonough, Helen B. O'Donnell, John D. Oliva, Nicho- las G. Ruberti, Edmund B. Ryan, Minot Stewart, Herbert P. Sullivan, George S. Talcott. On leave of absence — Francis A. Sheehan. DEPARTMENT HEADS Mathematics Nicholas G. Ruberti Modern Language Armand J. Dufour Music Edward Hanjian Physical Education Martin J. McDonough Science Carl W. Perkins Ralph W. Howard Assistant Principal Business Boulder Staff Editor-in-Chief . Carol L. Anderson Assistant Editor Robert A. Cravedi WRITE-UP AND QUOTATION COMMITTEE Dolores Cohen, Co-chairman William Sumner, Co-chairman Barbara Barton Helen Blood Janet Boland Patricia Brody Elizabeth Chalmers Barbara Gingras David Hochberg Dorothy Kaulback Helen La INIanna Elaine Lynch Jan Mylott Barbara Palomaki Aila Roiko Theresa Simonds Barbara Smith Elsie Smith Marilyn Smith Aileen Suomala Frances Trodello Betty Arslanian William Frisch Joan Hill ART COMMITTEE Supervised by John Lukas Liisa Liedes, Co-chairman Helen Webster, Co-chairman Norman Paradise Linda Tienhaara Roberta Whipple Marylin Davis Barbara Julku Dorothv Kane TYPING COMMITTEE Carol Maki Ellen INIellitt Sally Ordway Angela Valera Elaine 'alkonen Dorothy Withington Thomas Conry Ronald Desgroseilliers William Drury Nancy Handley John Roncone BUSINESS COMMITTEE Thomas Hession Ivers Lawrence Judith LeBlanc Nancy McNally David Hochberg Suzanne Olson George Raymond Sherrill Villier Janet Beaumont Norma Litsky 1954 DEDICATION to LEO THOMAS CARNEY How transient are the golden years, Each day imbued with memories, Each memory intrinsically woven With school and class, and thus with you. Who dare? enumerate the intangible gifts Of a person rich in love? Stereotyped words — patience, kindness. Integrity — - do not suffice. Each member of our class will carrx- an image Of you as helper, guide, and friend As long as memories endure. And bevond memories, our gratitude Finds enduring expression in this book We dedicate to you in all humility. 10 CLASS OFFICERS AUGUST JOSEPH SARDINHA. JR. Great hi council, f orioit.s in the field Gus — president of our class — leader — serious when he has to be — fun, galore when he doesn't have to be — pulls a (ireat punchy routine — tops in sportsmanship — great athlete — modest — quiet — sincere — loves spicy food and loud, loud shirts — copyright greeting of, ' Hey Man! — always friendly to everyone — rugged little man — makes many a girl's heari flutter — goes mad over jazz albums — pet peeve is lack of spirit — takes great pride in his knowledge of cars — we take great pride in Gus. Football 2, .5, 4; Jr,-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Home Room Representative 2; Student Council 2; Class Officer 3, 4; Senior Play Cast; Operetta 4. PATRICIA ANN LUNDBERG She's pretty to walk with: and witty to talk w'ith Patli — our class secretary — extremely attractive blonde hair and blue eyes — has a wonderful sense of humor — hard worker — name is always found on the honor roll — is seen at all school events — rather quiet — likes all sports especially football and basketball — loves to dance — dynamic personality — plans include college. Basketball 2, 4; VoUevball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literarv Club 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Class Officer 3, 4; Variety Revue 3; Senior Play Head Usher; 0[3eretta 4. 12 ' Iie C ouUer ig54 CLASS OFFICERS NANCY ANN HANDLEY The most manifest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness Pretty blonde hair cut short and sweet — sparkHng blue eyes — full of pep — cheerful personality — lots of friends — loves to clown about — loves steak and lobster — enjoys classical music, Uncle Jazzbo Collins — favorite sports are tennis, skiinp, and swimming — hopes for further schooling in the commercial line. Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 3; Volleyball 2; Debating Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3; Variety Review 3; Class Officer 4; Chorus; Senior Play Usher. WILLIAM JAMES DOOLEY, JR. It's nice to be natural, when one is naturally nice Bill — perfect example of the phrase, tall, dark, and handsome — is our hard working class treasurer — model high school student — his friendly smile and word is indicated by his splendid record of popularity — excels in sports, especially football, basketball, and baseball — has a tremendous appetite — sometimes called Dools by his many friends — intends to further his education — will be a success in all he attempts. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3 (Co-captain), 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Christmas Party 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Competitive Play 3; WTAG All Stars Football Plaque Award; Literary Club 4; Senior Play Cast. 13 CHARLES MERLE ADAMS Who often lightens melancholy with his merry zests Charley — tall, blond lad — good-natured — drives his faithful old Ford around town — fishing rates high on hobby list — can sail, row. and operate all kinds of boats — enjoys swimming — hunts with zest — dependable — full of fun. DAVID ALFRED AHO It is the quiet worker who succeeds Dave — tall, brown-haired lad — quiet — diligent worker — friendly — frequently seen driving around in his Mercury — likes all sports, especially fishing and swimming — everyone's pal — good company — always has something nice to say — keeps up with the automotive world — never too busy to miss a good time — will eat anytime — sharp dresser — plans for the future include engineering. Track 2; Football 2; Basketball 2; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3; Literary Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3. DORA ANN AMBLO .1 sunny disposition is a treasure Pretty, slender, smiling blonde-haired senior — calm and serene, but fun to be with — always has time to chat — smart dresser — likes English very much — hobby collecting piano records, especially by Liberace — favorite outdoor sport is swimming — plans to teach school. Senior Play Costumes. JACQUELINE ANN AMER Happy am I, from care I'm free, Why aren't they all contented like me Jackie — high-stepping head majorette — charm and personality plus — lovely blonde hair — an avid sports fan — always found in the cheering section — wonderful taste for clothes — good student — her smile and personality win her many friends — wishes it would snow continuously so she could go skiing — loves to talk — enjoys a good argument. Basketball 2, 3, 4: Tennis 2; Volleyball 2, 4; Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3. 4; Operetta Club 3; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee 4; Competitive Play 2; ariety Revue 2, 3; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Cast ; Senior Prom Tickets. SALLY JANE AMES Fair is she, and kind as she is fair Golden blonde hair and pretty blue eyes — always has a neat hairdo — tall — cheerful laughter — charming personality — her policy, never a dull moment — friend to anyone — willingness to work — likes roller- skating in winter, and swimming in summer — wonderful cook — would like either to go into nursing or physical therapy. 14 lie C BoulJer ig54 CAROL LINDA ANDERSON Sit closer, friends, and hear my views Has pretty blonde hair and beautiful complexion — very intelligent — enjoys schoolwork (English in particular) — has already proven her skill in dramatics — loves to read — active in debating club — likes a good argument — speaks German to anyone who will listen — wishes to become an Eng'ish teacher — latest cry is Upsala here I come! Basketball 2; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 4; Boulder, Editor-in-chief 4; Alternate Representative 3; Chorus 2, 4; Special Chorus 2; Com- petitive Play 3 ; Usher 4 ; Prize Speaking 4 ; Senior Play Usher. ERNEST DONAT ANDERSON In silence there is many a good moral Quiet and industrious, always ready with a hearty laugh — a great joker — known as Andy by his friends — loves sports and dancing — a base- ball enthusiast — hobby is photography — likes to eat chicken — has one pet peeve, a little brother. JOHN EDWARD ANTILLA A true friend is forever a friend Ambitious — intelligent — handsome — well liked — quiet — loves fried chicken and spaghetti — wonderful dancer — hunting and fishing tops his list of hobbies — loves cars — enjoys most sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and swimming — sharp dresser — curly brown hair that has all the girls swooning — beautiful brown eyes — plans to enter the U. S. Marines. BETTY ANN ARSLANIAN The best of blessings, a contented mind Betty — five feet plus one inch — petite — good sense of humor — cheerful smile — attractive — always looks on the bright side of life — excellent taste in clothes — enjoys a good meal of spaghetti — favorite pastime is dancing and skating — likes popular music — makes friends easily. Boulder 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chcrus 3, 4; Special Chorus 3, 4; Senior Prom Art. ARSENE GARO BAJAKIAN Fe'd) were his words but wonderfully clear Bajak — never talks much but is definite in what he says — has a certain rhythm in his walk and on the dance floor — sharp dresser — sport — likes fast music — loves to eat American dishes — exact in everything he does — whiz at math — Teacher I think you're wrong — full of pep — Let's liven this place up — friendly — hospitable to all. Track 2 ; Competitive Play 2 ; Jr. -Sr. Manager Relay 3, 4; Operetta 4. IS CAROLYN ANN BALL The most manifest sign of wisdom is cheerfulness Carolyn, known as Sis — a petite strawberry blonde — laughing blue eyes -- a wee imp of mischief — comes from Brick Mill — talkative — homework is not the pleasantest pastime to her — hobby, collecting records — a flash at roUerskating — enjoys walking ver ' much — ardent letter writer. Debating Club 4; Special Chorus 2. ROBERT RICHARD BARHOLM Laughter is the joyous, universal evergreen of life The Duke — curly blond hair — blue, blue eyes — mischievous grin — loves to baffle teachers — tremendous sense of humor — hardly ever serious — famous for his special food, an orange every day — enjoys playing baseball and basketball — being a Scandanavian, likes to ski — fond of loud shirts — good sport — talkative — always ready for a party. Basketball 2. BARBARA ANN BARTON Come in the evening or come in the morning, Come when you're looked for or come without warning Barb — known for her warm hospitality — small and energetic — has a shining cap of black hair — free and easy — ardent football fan — mischievous — perpetually prepared to have a good time — contagious laughter — vivacious — rarely seen without the family car — likes to knit — has a huge record collection, everything from Beethoven to be-bop — dislikes housework — loves to sing — likes horseback riding, swimming, canoeing — always loves lo do something different. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Literary Club 3, 4; Ski Club .5; Boulder 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Competitive Play (usher) 4; Senior Reception to Faculty 4; Variety Revue 3; Senior Play Publicity Chairman; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta Usher 4. JANICE MAY BEACH Silence is the perfected herald of joy Tall, slender, and lovely — neat dresser — pleasant smile — merry and happy — Westminsterite — enjoys all sports — especially basketball — good student — makes friends easily — wonderful personality — rides around in a Buick — liked by all — fun-loving — willing helper — carefree — abounds in pep and school spirit — found with another country gal — will enter the nursing profession. Basketball 2, 3; 'olleyball 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta Usher 4. LUCILLE ADRIENNE BEAUCHAMP Full of mischief, a jolly good sport Ann, a mischievous blue-eyed, brunette — a sports enthusiast — plays basketball and tennis with zest — likes to watch football games — - hobby is knitting sweaters — loves to read — friendly — appreciates a good joke — at all the dances — quiet in school — hopes to become a medical secretary. Debating Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. 16 Oie C ou Icier ig54 JANET LOUISE BEAUMONT Wee, modest, crimson-tipped flow'r Small, light-haired, senior lass — friendly — fun to be with — sparkling personality — frequently seen driving around in her Plymouth — has innumerable friends — adores vanilla frappes with coffee ice cream — always at a party — abounds with fun and mischief — sporty dresser — well-liked by everyone — loves to dance — has graceful way. Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 2, 3; Special Chorus 3 ; Senior Play Usher. GEORGE MICHAEL BEBICK A quiet mannered lad with mischief in his eye Tall and handsome — that's George — quiet, reserved type — goes roller skating whenever he has the opportunity — extremely talented in painting — loves to repair radios and other electrical items in his spare time — a sharp dresser — loves to eat all kinds of pastry — supports all school functions faithfully — plans to become an electrician. Senior Prom Decorations. DONALD WATSON BENT A good share of laughter in his eyes Don — a West Fitchburgerite — full of fun — likeable — out-door boy — cheerful smile — one of the best natured boys in our class — sporly dresser — makes friends easily — nice looking — soft brown eves — likes to dance — fond of all sports, especially football — friendly to all — easy going — never worries — gets around in his Nnsh. Dramatic Club 2; Variety Revue 2. JOAN LOUISE BERNDT Her bright smile haunts me still Friendly smile — cheerful personality — dark brown hair with sparkling brown eyes — nice dresser — loves to dance — likes football, basketball, and bowling — enjoys music, especially Strauss waltzes — loves dogs, Dachshunds in particular — has a red Dachshund of her own — favorite food is hamburg — her pink specs are her pet peeve — plans to don the white cap of a nurse. Dramatic Club 4. ROBERT CAMILLE BILODEAU In quietness and confidence shall he your strength Bob — quiet fellow — nice looking — easy to get along with — friendly smile — good dancer — basketball enthusiast — favorite food is pizza — best subject, English — dependable — co-operative — neat dresser — biggest puzzle in life, girls — enjoys listening to popular music — plays the clarinet well. Band 2. 17 Iie C oiiLLv 1954 HELEN LOUISE BLOOD A gentle manner, a quiet voice Quiet, dark-eyed miss — lilies to dance — gets along with everyone — favors all sports — intelligent — sweet, likeable — ready to lend a help- ing hand — one of the best dressed — unassuming manner — pleasing personality — keen sense of humor — co-operative — enjoys all types of music — likes to travel — spends much time writing and drawing. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 4; Literary Club 4; Koulder 4; Home Room Representative 3; Alternate Representative 4; Student Council 2, 4; Competitive Play (Back Stage) 3, 4; Senicr Reception to Faculty 4; Senior Play Business Manager. JANET ELINOR BOLAND A smile is uwrth jorty frowns Tall — dark-haired — dark eyed — Jan comes from the South Side — neat dresser — honor roll student — participates in intramural sports — friendly, popular, has many friends — a smile for everyone — enjoys listening to records — loves to swim — known for her endless list of baby sitting jobs especially for a Dennis the Menace — plans include nursing. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Variety Revue 3; Boulder 4; Senior Play Publicity; Senior Prom Refreshments; Operetta 4. DONALD JAMES BONNALLIE A true friend is the greatest of all blessings Don, a quiet lad if you don't know him — more fun than a house a fire if you do — good sport — takes much kidding about living up on the farm — fine athlete — e.xcels in basketball — serious thinker — sincere, shy, yet friendly — has a Hi ya for everyone — talks a mile a minute when he gets going — always has an eye out for the future — possesses the right qualities to succeed. Baseball 4; Basketball 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Stage Manager; Senior Prom Refreshments. BEVERLY ELAINE BOURGOIN There is safety in silence Blue eyed miss, Bev, is a quiet person — likes to watch and participate in all kinds of sports — a roller skating advocate — pet peeve, homework — loves to travel, especially via airplanes — plays the trumpet very well. Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Variety Revue 3 ; Band 2 ; Senior Play Costumes. ROBERT JAMES BOUTVVELL There is mischief in this man Bob, a happy-go-lucky Ashburnhamite — good natured and easy to get along with — has a fine sense of humor, favorite expression is Ummm Boy ! ! — likes all foods except fish — enjoys square dancing and sports, particularly basketijall — loves auto races — plans to work as a mechanic in his father's garage. Ski Club 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Prom Decorations. 18 MABEL LOUISE BOWEN Success follo7i'S earnest effort Judy — blue eyes — blonde hair — well mannered — industrious — sincere — quiet, but enjoys a good time — special honor student — her motto: homework before fun — co-operative — true friend — always willing to lend a helping hand — practices faithfully on the piano — enjoys outdoor sports — will attend college. Literary Club 4. ROGER CLAYTON BRACKETT Silence reit ns supreme Dark, wavy hair — one of our tallest boys — reserved — likes out-of- doors — comes from Westminster — has a huge and varied gun collection — spends much of his time hunting — p'easing smile — sincere and friendly personality — quiet and studious in school — always neatly dressed — the Marines are waiting for him. PATRICIA PEARL BRODY She's here, she's there, she's all about, lots of pep and a real good scout Pat — small — but full of vim and vigor — has a friendly hi for everyone — an all around sports enthusiast — frolicsome — happy-go- lucky — always willing to assist a friend in need — live wire — has a distinct giggle — a fine friend — owns a plentiful supply of irridescent colored socks — loves to spend her time outdoors — looking forward to work in athletics. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Vollevball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Ski Club 4; Boulder 4. BEVERLY CATHERINE BROWN Happy am I: from care I'm free Bev — carefree miss — budgets time for studies and care — loves popular music — enjoys dancing — delights in talking to someone — adores camping — dislikes traveling — forever wearing a pony tail — could eat chicken any day of the week — passion is jitterbugging — adores going to parties — next — Steven's Business College. Debating Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Home Room Representative 2. PAULINE DORIS BRUNELL In each cheek appears a pretty dimple Usually laughing — has two cute dimples — always ready for a good time — grand sense of humor — football and volleyball enthusiast — loves to dance, cook, knit, and listen to popular music — enjoys col- lecting all kinds of knickknacks — her favorite foods are spaghetti and French fries. Iie C ou Icier 1954 19 PAUL EMILE BUREAU care for iL'hat is true and right Frenchie — has to be known to be appreciated — splendid chap — fast talker — always in a good mood — hard worker in school — whiz at French — loves math — prefers a white shirt with tie — likes to dress up — cuts a mean rug on the dance floor — really moves during track season — an ace at the quarter mile — can polish off plateful after plateful of spaghetti — always says, I'm crackin' up but really has a good head on his shoulders. Track 2, 3, 4; Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Home Room Representa- tive 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Prom Refreshments; Operetta Tickets 4. WILLIAM FREDERICK BURGER I'll be merry, I'll be free, I'll be sad for nobody Bill — tall, blond, blue eyed lad — • likeable — wears red frequently — sporty dresser — great personality — mischief is his middle name — enjoys himself in a crowd — well liked by everyone — friendly — pleasing disposition — drives around in his pal's Ford — can take a joke good- naturedly — plans to be a teacher and attend Fitchburg State Teachers College. PAULINE THELMA CAISSE Fair quiet, have I found thee here, and innocence, thy sister dear Has blue eyes and brown hair, an attractive combination — likes to watch basketball and football games — could ice skate all day long and also likes roller skating (wonder-woman!) — co-operative and courteous — loves spaghetti and the color blue — is a top-notch baby sitter — has an interest in nursing. Chorus 2, 3; Senior Prom Refreshments. MARILYN CALAMARE Quietness has its own charm Mai — quieter than most — dark complexion — brown hair — friendly — fond of small children — always neat — movie fan — expert at doing crossword puzzles — favorite pastime is eating spaghetti and pizza — pet peeve is eating popcorn in movie — likes to play volleyball — enjoys popular songs — dislikes homework — well liked by everyone. DAVID JOSEPH CAPUTI Never over serious, not too frivolous Tall, dark, and good looking — can be recognized by his leisurely walk — great lover of sports, particularly basketball, football and track — easy going — drives brother's Pymouth — known to everyone as Moo — singing is his hidden talent — sounds like Frankie Laine — seAi at all high school games — plans to enter the service. Basketball 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4. 20 er 1954 ROGER NUNZIO CARBONE A quiet mannered man with laughter in his eyes Short, good looking lad with a genial personality — quick to make lasting friends — dependable — considerate — one of our star football players — likes to go fishing — quiet and a little shy — possesses a wonderful sense of humor — finds delight in kidding people — we hear he can play the piano — his ambition is to become an accountant. Football 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Publicity ; Senior Prom Tickets. LAWRENCE GOODWIN CARPENTER A friendly chap who is ividely known Larry — tall and thin — an amiable lad — quite a comedian — an ardent sports enthusiast, especially in basketball and tennis — during the winter months he does as much skiing as possible — believe it or not, he likes to cook — an expert in running a moving picture projector — will join the navy. Tennis 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4. JEAN ANN CARRINGTON She was made for carefree thoughts, for happy, happy wit and laughter Light brown hair — loves to dance especially to Crazy Man — makes a joke out of everything — sweet — small — petite — doesn't care for football, but, oh, those football players — loves volleyball, baseball, rollerskating, swimming, boating and strangely enough sewing — always rushing around — interesting personality. Operetta Usher 4. JOHN NUNZIO CELONA He has a heart as big as his smile, and ideas as broad as his shoulders John — a towering member of the class — an asset to the football forward wall for three years — plays a tough, hard game — comes out unscratched — never talks of his football abilities — great man at the lunch table — a pleasure to see him eat — loves spaghetti — quiet — thoughtful — but full of mischief — has a broad smile for everyone — blushes when praised — grand guy. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4: Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Cast. ELIZABETH CHALMERS Her pleasant air and happy smile, make her a friend worth while Betsy, tall and slim — brown-eyed — blonde — always a smile for everyone — sports are her major interest — loves swimming in the sum- mer months — skiing and ice skating in the winter — wonderful person- alty — liked by all — drives the family car — does considerable prac- ticing on the tennis courts — the cheering section would be lost without her. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Boulder 4; Home Room Representative 3; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play 2, 3, 4; Reception to Faculty 4; Chorus 3; Senior Play Prompter; Senicr Prom Tickets. 21 JOHN ELMER CHRISTIANSEN All great men come from the country A tall, blond lad — from Ashburnham — magnificent of humor — likes to talk if he has a chance — always has a friendly greeting for everyone — often seen driving a truck after school — has a look of mischief in his eye — good dancer — plans to be an electrician. Alternate Representative 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Prom Decora- tions; Operetta 4. JOSEPH ALBERT CIUFFETTI, JR. Not too serious, not too gay, a good fcllou! in every way Tall, dark, and handsome — nice green eyes — called Joe by his many friends and fans — loves sports, basketball and football in particular — a fine all-around athlete — drives around in his Buick — wears sporty clothes — noted for his weird giggle. Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 4; Ski Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Jr. -Sr. Reception 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Publicity. MLIRRY WILTON CLARK Quietness is best Short, blond haired — good student — sports enthusiast — especially baseball — likes to eat at anytime — has many friends — quiet natured — wonderful personality — studies the intricate mysteries of mechanics — future includes engineering. Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Senior Prom Decorations. DOLORES COHEN She is a good friend that do thee good Always smiling — has sparkling brown eyes — fondly nicknamed Doe by her friends — is the life of any party — always gets her homework done (which accounts for her excellent report cards) — has a marvelous disposition and dozens of friends — good in dramatics and athletics. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literarv Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Boulder 4; Class Ring Committee 3; Home Room Representative 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; — Competitive Play 2, 3; Prize Speaking 4; Senior Prom Co-chairman; Operetta Tickets 4; Senior Play Cast. NANCY JO CONDON Kind hearts arc more than coronets Nancy — known for her beautiful long hair — one of the quieter members of the class — easy going — fun-loving — kind word for all — sweet disposition — well liked by all — always cheerful — gentle manners — generous — thoughtful — unassuming — West Fitchburg resident — plans to become a secretary. Basketball 2; Operetta Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Costumes. 22 THOMAS JOSEPH CONRY, JR. A faithful friend is the medicine of life Tom — short, dark-haired lad — our football manager — sparkling personality — has numerous friends — can always be spotted at school functions — favorite food is thick juicy steaks — can be seen driving around in his father's Chevy — likes to collect records — especially jazz — wonderful sense of humor — dresses tastef ully — never seen without his friend, Augie — would like to try radio announcing. Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay Manager 3, 4; Senior Play Assistant Director; Senior Prom General Chairman; Senior Play Cast. JANET CAROLE COSTELLO Eyes of blue, sparkling hair, ahvays with some fun to share Janet — dark haired, blue eyed lass — is fond of fun — has a contagious laugh — good natured — carefree — talkative — likes to do anything and everything — can be seen at all class functions — neat dresser — easy to get along with. Debating Club 3, 4; Operetta Usher 4. WILLIAM THOMAS CRAIGEN The stars shine, so does an athlete Bill — well built — athletic — excels in all sports — shines in football and track — works hard at his homework — well liked by all — enjoys eating — courageous — seems quiet but isn't — neat dresser — has a good sense of humor — true gentleman — great guy — trade school and plumbing are in his future. Football 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4. ROBERT ALBERT CRAVEDI He is a man of silence and of sense Short and stocky — dark hair — quiet — very diligent — studious — industrious — ambitious — willing helper — known to his classmates as Doc — (Medical School here I come) — smooth dresser — has a liking for books — botany enthusiast — happy smile — loyal to his school — takes life seriously — shy with girls — loves to talk — likes English — a budding novelist. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Boulder Assistant Editor 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Competitive Plays Backstage 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Stage; Senior Prom Publicity. NANCY LOUISE CROTEAU There is no ivisdom like frankness Brown hair and brown eyes — cheerful cherub around school — came from Northampton in her sophomore year — happy-go-lucky — energetic — smart student — noted for her pretty clothes and extensive wardrobe — always frank in her opinions — fond of pizza and spaghetti — attends all local dances — a loyal Red Sox fan. 23 U OAJoulclet ig54 die cBoulcLv 1954 NANCY ELOISE CUMMINGS As good as fair, it seemed her joy to work and to give Nancy makes friends easily — loves sports — with the exception of baseball — collects stamps — adores swimminp, skating, and skiing — loves eating Italian sandwiches — wears an abundance of green — comes from Westminster — likes to dance — plays piano — adores pop and classical music — hopes to go to business school. Literary Club 2 ; Chorus 3 ; Senior Play Usher. BARBARA ELIZABETH DANE Quiet, unassuming, arid gentle Barb — an Ashburnhamite — pleasing personality — soft brown eyes — neat — good friend — loves to sew, dance, and travel — lived in Arizona for two years — eh pardner — likes small children — enjoys listening to nice music — works hard at everything — interested in nursing. Senior Play Costumes. CAROL LYN DAVIES Her quiet and unassuming manner brings forth her pleasant ways Sweet petite, with an amiable personality, she makes friends easily — a college course — honor roll student — loves music, dancing, and sports — active member of Debating Club — has loads of clothes, many of which she makes herself — beautiful long brown hair admired by all — wants to be a teacher. Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Home Room Representative 4; Alternate Representative 2; Chorus 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 2, 3, 4; Football Hostess Committee 4. BEVERLY ANN DAVIS laugh, for hope hath happy place with me Bev — has close-cropped curly dark hair, hazel eyes, a bubbling laugh, and freckles — bends over double wth mirth — dresses neatly — has and makes use of the gift of gab — a jazz enthusiast — loves summer sports, particularly swimming and surf board riding — intends to join the service as a Wave. Debating Club 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play Backstage 3 ; Senior Play Usher. JUNE ARLENE DAVIS Quiet and neat, thoughtful and sweet Cute, brown-eyed miss — curly auburn hair — friendly personality — an honor student — knits as a hobby — plays the Hawaiian guitar — ardent sports fan — likes to bowl — has a charming smile — co-operative — neat and attractive dresser — studious — pleasing, amiable disposi- tion — serious minded. Literary Club 2, 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Alternate Representa- tive 4; Senior Play Publicity. 24 le OAJoulcler ig54 MARYLIN DAVIS Her sunny disposition guilds the edge of life's black cloud Better known as Mai — blonde hair and a sunny disposition with hello for everyone — can take a joke good-naturedly — never refuses to help anyone — assistant librarian part time — good student — likes to read mystery stories — fond of animals,, especially dogs — likes to roller-skate — would like to work for a lawyer. Basketball 2, 4; Boulder 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3. ANTHONY ALBERT DELMONICO Serene, and resolute, and still Tony — small in stature — pitch black hair — dark brown eyes — good looking — has a pleasing personality — rather shy — known for his calm and composed manner — quiet — well liked by his many friends — ardent sports fan — participates in basketball — ran in the Junior- Senior Relay — hobbies include hunting and fishing. Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4. WESLEY SCOTT DEMONT, JR. Worry never did man good Tall, dark hair — welcome smile — happy-go-lucky — minimum of worries — on the quiet side — loves to sleep — often late for school — outdoors man — ardent hunting and fishing enthusiast — called Butch by his friends — doesn't see much use in homework — fond of a good time — interested in all sports — likes anything technical — never seen without his car. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Variety Revue 2; Senior Play Cast ; Senior Prom Tickets. JOSEPH HERBERT DERDERIAN Nothing is achieved before it is thoroughly attempted Quiet and studious in class, but fun-loving and full of vitality — makes friends easily — a sports enthusiast — loyal supporter of Boston Red Sox — played terrific tennis on the F. H. S. tennis team — also plays a wonderful game of ping-pong — a clarinet player — success will crown his efforts. Tennis 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Competitive Play Backstage 4; Alternate Representative 2 ; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Cast. RONALD FREDERICK DESGROSEILLIERS had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad Ronald, or Digger as he is better known to his classmates — is tall, blond and good looking — likes all sports, especially track — a milkman in his spare time — doesn't belive in over-studying — continually gets into mischief on the school bus — hobby is getting the family car to bring the gang for a ride. Track 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Competitive Play 2, 3, 4; Jr.- Sr. Relay 3, 4; Operetta 4. 25 MARCIA SCHADLICH DEXTER Speak frankly as the wind Marcia — beautiful high coloring — curly brown hair — known for her loquacity — always has the latest F. H. S. scoops — accumulates cliche's like dust — lost without her stick of gum — performs hilariously in gym class — marvelous cook — clever at sewing — fervent follower of football and basketball — hobby is keeping a complete scrap book of all school events. Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Ski Club 3 ; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3 ; Competitive Play 3 ; 'ariety Revue 3; Football Hostess Committee 4; Senior Play Properties; Operetta Usher 4. ROBERT DAVID DiCONZA Take life too seriously and what is it worth A blond, handsome lad -— offers a friendly greeting to everyone — drives his brother's sporty Chevy or black Pontiac — has a capacity for humor — a member of the vocational course — not too fond of books • — mechanically minded — worries little — never misses a party. Senior Prom Decorations. WILLIAM HENRY DODGE Pleasure and action make the hours seem short Bill, an adept vocational student — comes to us from Pepperell — drives own heep to school each day — short of stature — blond curly hair — large expressive eyes — interested in all sports — quiet nature — has a friendly smile for all he meets — plans to work as an engineer. Senior Prom Decorations. WILLIAM ROBERT DRURY Some think he is quiet Tall — dark — handsome lad — president of student council — con- scientious — active in all school functions — plans to continue his education — intelligent — makes friends easily — neat dresser — easy going personality — interested in all sports — favorites are basketball and skiing — works hard at everything. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boulder 4; Home Room Repre- sentative 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Sr. Play Stage; Sr. Prom Publicity. WILLIAM GEORGE DUBE Men of few words are the best men Bill — one of our vocational boys — not too tall — light brown hair — quiet — good machinist — smart — shy with girls — owns a motor bike — future work will be with machines — industrious — must be known to be appreciated — fine sense of humor — always ready for a good time — easy to get along with — good natured. Senior Prom Decorations. 26 fte dJjouLler ig54 ANNA LOUISE DULING Speech is silver, silence is golden Anna — quiet — from West Fitchburg — loyal rooter — friend to all — likes to curl up with a good mystery novel — favorite dessert is lemon pie — dislikes math — loves to sew — has a nice voice — plays baseball — usually with her friend Dora — gets along well with everyone — enjoys life — favorite color is blue — not excitable — always calm in an emergency. CATHERINE ELEANOR EMMA The daintiest last, to make the end most sweet Kay — always ready to have fun — loves to dance — thrives on pizza — very attractive — neat appearance — sporty dresser — jolly and pleasant — has few serious moods — sincere friend — pet peeve, boys — loves music, especially jazz — acquires friends readily — domestically inclined — sews beautifully and makes many of her own clothes — supporter of school functions — sports enthusiast. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Commit- tee 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 4; Senior Play Costumes. SHEILA LOUISE FLANAGAN To be merry best becomes me Blonde hair — contagious smile — always amusing her friends — drives the black Ford — personifies gaiety, liveliness, and sportsmanship — popular with her classmates — fond of sports — everybody's friend — likes to dance — faithful attendant of high school functions — cheerful hello for all. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Class Color Committee 3; Band 2, 3; Chorus 3; Variety Revue 3. MARCIA ELIZABETH FLETCHER Good cooks are hard to find Marcia — reddish brown hair — quiet — always ready with a willing hand — neat dresser — likes fried foods — loves to cook — favorite sport, baseball — also enjoys ice skating — good student — fan of popular music — life long resident of Fitchburg — easy to get along with — enjoys a good joke — plans to make a career in foods. RUBY MAE FLETCHER Friendship is the ivine of life Easy going — friendly — pretty blue eyes — always ready for a good time — Ashburnham miss — simply loves farm life, especially when it comes to driving the different machines — enjoys square dancing and western music — tops in basketball and Softball — favorite foods are chocolate pie with whipped cream and chocolate pudding. 27 er 1954 RICHARD JOHN FORMISANI Never a dull moment do I have Known to all as Ricky — tall and dark with black hair and blue eyes — lots of fun to be with — has many female hearts aflutter — sharp dresser — a great football enthusiast — rides around in his Pride and Joy (his Ford convertible) — will enter the service. DONALD FRANCIS FRANCIOSI In quietness and confidence shall be your strength Don — dark-haired — dark-eyed, good looking — an active member of the high school tennis team — favorite sport is skiing — good dancer — plays the bugle magnificently — appreciates music, especially popular — nice dresser — good natured — smile for everyone — interested in aviation — hunts — enjoys traveling. Tennis 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3; Variety Revue 3; Band 2; Jr. -Sr. Relav 3, 4. ROBERT GEORGE FRECHETTE He was my friend, faithful Shy — light hair — blue eyes — masculine — has a kind word for everyone — smart dresser — likes almost every sport, especially swim- ming and fishing — very witty — likes cars although he doesn't own one — always takes last bus to school in the morning. NOREEN ROSE FRIGOLETTO A smile that glows n'ith friendship A lively gal with a sparkling personality — merry brown eyes and brown hair — loves to cook — has many friend. — enjoys dancing — wonderful sense of humor — adores color red — favorite food is food — can always be heard saying oh. dear — pet peeve: her older brother — always seems to be in a rush ! rush ! rush ! — supports all school func- tions enthusiastically — hopes to become a dietician. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Variety Revue 3; Senior Play Properties, Publicity. WILLIAM FRANCIS FRISCH Friendship is to he purchased only by friendship Bill — tall, friendly member of our class — dark-haired — has a friendly smile for everyone — rather quiet — always ready to join in some fun — comes to us from the South Side — likes all sports — a great outdoorman — enjoys hunting and fishing — spends most of his time tramping through the woods. Football 2 3; Track 2, ; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Boulder 4; Senior Play Publicity ; Senior Prom Art. 28 JEAN ANN GALLIEN Softly speak and sueetly smile Jean — small in stature, but big in heart — pretty dark hair and eyes — lots of fun to be with — derives great pleasure from reading books — favorite sports and pastimes are rollerskating, volleyball, and basketball — dear to her heart is marching with a band — loves picnics — choice color is red — quiet manner, but is Oh, so friendly. Debating Club 3, 4. JOHN KOSROPH GAZOURIAN His limbs were cast in manly mold, for hardy sports and contest bold Gashouse — a really rugged individual — big fullback on the football squad — has good sportsmanship and a love of the game — quiet and shy off the field — easy to get along with — agrees with everybody — That's good — has a keen taste for steak — appreciates girls in his quiet way — has fun just being friendly. Football 2, 3, 4; Golf 2; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Home Room Represen- tative 2. KOULA MARTHA GEORGALIS He who binds his sold to knowledge, seals the key to heaven Quiet manner — glamour plus — emanates charm — earnest — envy inducing hair — always reaching for higher goals — enjoys ail sports — especially swimming — cheerful laugh — adept violinist — part and parcel of all school functions — gay companion — always looks at the brighter side of life — special honor roll frequenter — holds a high place in the esteem of her classmates — extremely co-operative. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Alternate Representative 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Operetta 4. BERNARD EDWARD GILLIS Quiet persons are welcome everywhere Bernie — tall — blond-haired - — blue eyes — came from T. C. — quiet manner — good student — frequently on the honor roll — friendly, but shy — likes all sports — great baseball enthusiast — pleasing dis- position — has many friends — likes to tease the girls — will succeed in any profession. Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4. BARBARA N. NCY GINGRAS Tall and slender grace has she; always friendly as can be Pretty blue eyes and long lashes — blonde hair — slim and attractive — happy-go-lucky — full of pep — big smiles and cheerful he'.los — fond of spaghetti — likes fast jazz — often goes rollerskating — mis- chievous imp — stylish dresser — favorite pastime is dancing. Boulder 4. U cJjoulcler ig54 29 C ic C oitlder ig54 MARY ANGELA GODLEY The smile thai 'd'on't come of! An enerpetic lass from West Fitchburg — ardent sports fan — loves baseball, especially the Red Sox and Ted Williams — can often be found arguing on that subject — dark brown hair is the envy of many — supports all school functions — likes both classical and popular music — good natured — enjoys horseback riding — magnificent hostess. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, .? ; Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Alternate Repre- sentative 4 ; Variety Revue 3 ; Senior Play Business Manager ; Senior Prom Publicity ; Operetta Tickets 4. WILLIAM RAYMOND GRENIER Silence is a true friend who never betrays Willy, as called by his friends is a likeable lad — tall, dark, good look- ing — friendly to all — drives around in hi s own car — easy going — loves to eat — is an electrician in the vocational course — usually quiet when the opposite sex is around — bashful and shy, but full of fun. Basketball 2; Home Room Representative 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Prom Tickets, Decorations; Operetta 4. RONALD EDMOND HAMEL The K'orld knows nothing of its greatest men Ronald — tall, blond, good looking — quiet and unassuming — neat dresser — good student — in the vocational course — main interest, cars — enjoys working on old cars — comes from South Ashburnham — doesn't appear inte rested in girls. Senior Prom Decorations. PATRICIA ANN HANLEY A friend to all animals Patsy — pretty blonde hair — has a pleasant word for everyone — good friend — quiet — unselfish — blushes easily — adores horses — loves to ride a motorcycle — likes to fish — has a new pet every week — clever at drawing animals — really can do jig-saw puzzles — favorite sport is basketball. Basketball 3 ; Senior Prom Art. Dick RICHARD HAMILTON HANNAH A smile can go a long, long way dark-haired — good looking — known for a great asset is his friendly word for everyone — from the South Side — neat, sporty dresser — favorite sport is hunting — likes to cat, especially pizza and hot dogs. his winning smile cheerful — comes kes to travel — 30 er 1954 RICHARD ANDREW HANSEN Speech is great but silence is greater Dick — short and dark — quiet and shy — high honor student — does his homework diligently — his pride and joy is his motorcycle — a friend to one and all — collects old coins and odd souvenirs — spends his leisure time painting and drawing pictures — likes to ice-skate and bowl — dreams of owning a huge mansion — hopes to become an architect. Class Color Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanks- giving Dance Committee 4 ; Senior Play Stage, Art ; Senior Prom Art. ALVIN OLAVI HELIN Friendship can smooth the front of rude despair Al — quiet — good natured — prominent in athletics, especially football — heads popularity polls — has a great capacity for fun — friendly to all — keen sense of humor — blushes easily — outdoor sportsman — unruffled disposition — conscientious — the strong silent type — clean rut appearance — appreciates a good joke — makes friends easily. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Alternate Representative 3; Senior Play Cast; Senior Prom Refresh- ments. JANET MARIE RENAULT With her eyes flooded with laughter Jay — short, dark-haired — merry eyes — pleasing personality — has numerous friends — always smiling — favorite expression, too much — sports enthusiast — likes to have fun — loves to eat at anytime of day or night, especially banana splits — dancing is a favorite pastime — neat dresser — has an unusual laugh — likes to play practical jokes — may become an airline hostess. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Special Chorus 3. ANNE RUTH HENRECKSON A face o'erspread with friendliness . nne — with twinkling brown eyes and light brown hair — amiable — congenial — fun-loving — sparkling, enviable personality — refined manner — very versatile — extremely popular with the entire class — possesses excellent strutting and baton twirling ability — plays the piano and accordion — member of the school chorus — usually listed on the honor roll — faithful supporter of all school functions — nice to know — a true friend. Dramatic Club 4; Operetta Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Senior Play Publicity; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta 4. THOMAS CRANE HESSION like fun, like everyone Tall, dark, and handsome — prankish nature — has merry brown eyes — dresses well — loves spaghetti — follows all sports — averse to studies — girls frequently catch his eye — enlivens any party — disciple ot jazz — easy to get along with — adroit skiier — burns a lot of mid- night oil — always fond of a good time — headed for Norwich University. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play (Backstage) 4; Band 2; Senior Prom Tickets. 31 JOAN ELIZABETH HILL .1 maid of grace and complete majesty Five feet — brown hair — blue eyes — host of friends — always ready for a Rood time — good natured — happy-go-lucky — likes to sew and cook — could listen to jazz music all day — likes all Italian foods — loves to dance — best sport is baske tball — excellent guard — enjoys traveling — mischievous — sporty dresser — v ould like to become a hair stylist. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Junor Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 4; Senior Play Art; Senior Prom Art. DAVID THOMAS HOCHBERG Some are good, others are belter; he is the best Hochy — curly red hair — infectious laugh — dresses collegiately — with a pipe and glasses does a wonder imitation of Barry Fitzgerald — a good master of ceremonies — wonderful gift for m aking people laugh — life of the party — shoulders many responsibilities — carries out plans and ideas — he is tops in all — likes jazz and classical music — enjoys dancing — talented public speaker — personality plus. Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Prize Speaking i, 4; Boulder 4; Home Room Representative 2, 4; Alternate Representative 3; Junior Prcm Committee 3 ; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3 ; Red and Gray Board 2,3,4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Com- petitive Play 2, 4; Variety Revue 3; Senior Reception to Faculty 4; Choraleers 4; Literary Club 4; Senior Play Cast; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta 4. CARMINE MICHAEL lANNUZZI He is an athlete u ho is a sport Sturdy — rugged — football guard — rather quiet — has a hearty laugh — the life of a party — all sports interest him — has skeens of friends — loves a good time — shy when girls are around — loves to eat — never seems to worry — always has something nice to say — made North Worcester County All Star Football Team. Football 2, 3, 4; WTAG All Stars Football Plaque .Award; Senior Play Cast. SALLY RAVE JACKSON A modest miss is she Sally — good student — sporty dresser — occasionally timid and shy — blushes easily — has a giggle all her own — good sense of humor — well liked by all — blonde hair — brown eyes — takes studies seriously — loves to eat — sunny smile — swimming and dancing are among her favorite pastimes. LEON GOODMAN JAFFE Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring Known to all as J abba — husky lad with black hair and brown eyes — plays the saxaphone very well — quite a joker — pet peeve, women — allergic to homework — sharp dresser — favorite pastime is sleeping — an unbeatable ping-pong player — likes Spanish music and dancing, especially Mambo — a great tennis enthusiast — his unbreakable habit is eating. Tennis 2, 3, 4; Operetta Club 3; Red and Gray Board 3, 4. 32 e CyOoulcler 1954 RICHARD ARNE JAKOLA Silence best speaks the mind Dick — • tall and lanky — very quiet and bashful - - unruffled disposi- tion — takes life as it comes — always ready for a little fun — enjoys ice skating — excellent hockey player — whiz on the basketball court — day is incomplete without coffee — no apparent interest in girls — hard worker — seldom heard from — mischievous smile — cheerful — dependable. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Worcester County All Stars Basketball Team. YOH DORIS THERESA JESS have to know her to appreciate her Likeable miss from Waites Corner — Doe has a sparkling smile to match a pleasant personality — hazel eyes and black hair — many becoming clothes — red and green predominate in her wardrobe — loves roller skating — reads quite a bit — likes to pl ay the piano and sing — enjoys sports — loves to eat, particularly spaghetti. Basketball 2; Tennis 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Operetta Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 2, 3, 4. LLOYD JOHN JOHNSON A little quiet is the only diet Short — blond — Lloyd is another hunting and fishing boy — sports too, head his list of hobbies — especiallv hockey, basketball, swimming, skiing and skating — very quiet — goes his own way but enjoys the company of his friends — especially interested in training his beagle, Bucky — plans to follow up his interest in printing — main hobby, raising racing pigeons. Senior Play Printing. ALWIN SMITH JOHNSTON, JR. Silence is more eloquent than words Tall — quiet — bashful — known to his friends as Junior — high marks — works diligently in all he does — hunting and fishing enthusiast — well mannered — keen sports fan — eats and sleeps baseball — comes to us from T. C. — could eat turkey anytime — neat dresser — loyal to his school and friends. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 3. MARTHA LOUISE JORDAN chatter, chatter as I go Martha — a terrific, peppy majorette — has a bubbling personality — adores pretty clothes — has short, light brown hair — an ardent sports fan — pet peeve is putting leg makeup on before football games — drives a navy blue Dodge — energetic — always on the go — ■ terrific sense of humor — intends to train at Burbank Hospital. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3 ; Home Room Representative 3 ; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3 ; Variety Revue 3; Band 2; Majorette 3, 4; Senior Play U' hcr; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta Usher 4. ii BARBARA ANN JULKU Wit may be a thing of pure imagination but humor involves sentiment and character Wonderful friend and classmate — always ready and raring to go — beautiful red hair — enjoys music, Eddie Fisher in particular — simply loves football — basketball enthusiast — crazy about sharp cars — favorite food is pizza — excels in her school studies — plans include secretarial work. Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Literary Club 2, 4; Operetta Club 4; Boulder 4; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Publicity. DOROTHY ELAINE KANE True to her word, work and friends Dorrie — brown-eyed brunette — short and petite — envy of the girls with her naturally wavy hair — quiet miss as assistant librarian — loves dancing — likes to listen to jazz records — hopes to travel after high school — will make someone an efficient secretary — dresses neatly with all the popular styles — a credit to her Alma Mater with her honor roll rating. Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Boulder 4; Alternate Representative 2, 4; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Thanks- giving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play Usher 4: Senior Play Usher. VIOLA FANNIE KANGAS Her quiet nature belies her merriment Vivacious blue eyes — commercial student — producer of endless giggles — adept baker — appreciative of a good joke — obhging — always ready for an invigorating mountain climb — easy going — delightful — rushes to make the bus — will enter the business world. Basketball 2 ; Volleyball 2. DOROTHY LEE KAULBACK Quietness and confidence shall be your strength Dark-haired, quiet miss — known as Lee by all her friends — a cheery smile for all — loves to dance — cooperative — well liked — reading is her favorite pastime — a true friend — loyal — a good student — works for Mr. Hanjian as a part-timer — has a keen sense of humor — plans to do office work. Operetta Club 4; Boulder 4; Chorus 3; Choraleers 3, 4; Senior Prom Refreshments; Operetta Usher 4. JOHN JOSEPH KEATING Silence best speaks his mind Quiet — shy — smart — enjoys most sports — neat dresser — smiles all the time — very studious — part time spent studying — likes to eat — unassuming manner — loves to read — whiz at math — loves base- ball — forever rooting the Red Sox — rarely seen without his books — cheerful Hi for everyone. Tennis 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4. 34 RICHARD SPENCER KENYON A wit a day keeps the blues away Is tall and blond — prefers to be called Dick — a loyal F. H. S. rooter — has fine sense of humor — a smooth dancer -- enjoys eating pizza — likes to bowl — gets high honor marks — has shown his excellence in prize speaking — known for his generosity with the family car — plans to attend college. Tennis 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Prize Speaking 3, 4; Competitive Play Backstage 2, 3; Class Motto Committee 3; Senior Play Stage; Senior Prom Publicity. RICHARD SUREN KEOSEIAN Be always as merry as you can For no one delights in a sorrowful man Tall, dark, handsome — Dick has a smile and a good word for everyone — known around school for his witty remarks — has a huge appetite, especially after any form of activity — would like to study physical education at Springfield College — amiable personality assures success. Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Tennis 4; Home Room Representative 4; Alternate Representative 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee 3; Student Council 4; ariety Revue 3; Senior Play Publicity; Operetta Tickets 4. AGNES LORNA KIELTY Beauty is a natural superiority Aggie — extremely attractive — dark wavy hair and sparkling brown eyes — pleasing smile — very industrious — full of vim and vitality — always ready for a good time — enjoys all sports, especially swimming — has a scientific mind — exceptionally talented in knitting ties — craves chocolate cake — high honor student — ambition is to become a nurse. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Literary Club 4; Alternate Representative 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Com.petitive Play 4; Variety Revue 3 ; Prize Speaking 4 ; Senior Play General Produc- tion Manager; Senior Prom Co-chairman. RICHARD KOLJIAN Born he seems for success Dark haired senior — energetic — carefree — serene — a friendly smile and hello always accompany Dick — especially shy with girls — has many friends — cooperative — favorite sports are basketball, boxing, baseball, and football — outdoor sports lover — TV follower — pet peeve, walking on an empty stomach. SHEILA INA KOSKI Merriment is a true remedy in life The life of every party — that's Shiela — this peppy miss has light brown hair and blue eyes — many friends — loves to dance — would like to sing — wears sporty clothes — loves to listen to music, any kind — appreciates a good joke — plans include college. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Football Hostesss Committee 4 ; Competitive Play 3 ; Variety Revue 3 ; Senior Play Cast. 3S PETER PAUL KOWESKY The picture of an active lad, never tired, never sad Short — brown hair — hunting and fishing enthusiast — favorite color, rust — sharp dresser — favorite food is spaghetti — cool dancer — crazy about jazz, swimming — always laughing — keeps everyone happy — plans a career in the U. S. Navy. Operetta Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4. BETTE LORRAINE LA FRENIER A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread Quiet, cute, petite, with a super-abundance of energy — Lorraine, as she is known to her friends and classmates, travels back and forth from Ashburnham each day — an avid sports fan — plays softball — favorite color is blue — likes to eat spaghetti — loves animals. RICHARD MELVIN LAKUTIS What man dare, I dare Dick — idol of many a girl, both because of looks and athletic prowess ■ — all round athlete — says little of his accomplishments — known for always defending the underdog — friendly to all — faithful to all his friends — sometimes loses temper — quiet when thinking — great kibitzer — many a whistle has blown for Dick — an expert at party games — Old Dependable. Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, (Co-captain) 4; Track 3; Golf 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Prom Committee 3; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Reception 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Stage; Worcester County All-Stars Basketball Team; Senior Prom Refreshments; Operetta Backstage 4. HELEN GABRIELA LaMANNA Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity Short brown hair — merry eyes — true friend — always smiling — has loads of friends — wonderful personality — willing helper — carefree — can be found in the cheering section at all football games — neat dresser — good student — likes all sports, especially swimming and basketball — works part time in the school office — prefers anything blue — loves Italian foods especialh Ravioli — a future secretary. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Boulder 4; Class Ring Committee 3; Home Room Representative 4; Thanks- giving Dance Committee 4 ; Operetta Tickets 4. PAUL JOSEPH LANGLOIS Of their oivn merits modest men are quiet Sam — medium height with hazel eyes — spends spare time tinkering with the crate — interest in music — plays the accordion and piano — can make anyone laugh with his dry humor — says he doesn't know why his nickname is Sam — likes to do interior decorating with his father — loves to sleep. 36 er 1954 JOHN WILLIAM LANIDES A good dispostion is more valuable than gold Quiet — very nonchalant — loves to eat and does so whenever possible — would sleep all day long if he could — favorite pastime, weight lift- ing — frequents the Y playing pool — always ready to lend a helping hand. Literary Club 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay i, 4; Senior Play Stage, Publicity. YVETTE LOUISE LAREAU Blue eyes shimmer with angel glances, Like spring violets over the lea Pretty blue eyes — always laughing — has a friendly Hi for everyone — loves to tease her friends — enjoys popular and classical music — likes ping-pong and ice-skating — crazy about Italian spaghetti and lobster — sews beautifully, makes most of her own clothes — loves animals, especially dogs — likes to collect salt and pepper shakers • — plans include office work. LAWRENCE ALBERT LaROCHE He serves me most, nho serves his country best One of our tall good looking chaps — on the quiet side — ambiti ous and dependable — hunting and fishing are his most popular pastimes — frequently drives the family car — great basketball supporter — intends to make the U. S. Active Marine Corp his career. ALBERT EUGENE LASHUA From the crown of his head to the sole of his feet he is all mirth Curly blond hair — short — likes to travel, especially to Boston — favorite food, lobster — hobbies are hunting and fishing — tinkers with cars — smart dresser — good dancer — loves parties — favorite sports include, track, football, basketball, and baseball — swimming — music lover. Track 4; Operetta 3, 4; Chorus 4; Choraleers 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4. IVERS PHILLIPS LAWRENCE, JR. can say a neat thing myself, if they will give mc time Ivy — famous for his witty sayings — waits till all other conversations have stopped, then brings down the house — Joe College himself — white bucks and all — rare talker — mild mannered — good natured — always leaves the girls wondering — loves to ski (and is pretty good too) — never worries about the future — easy going — Who wants ulcers? — most of all a friendly lad. Tennis 2 ; Ski Club 3 ; Variety Revue 3 ; Red and Gray Board 3 ; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Cast. 37 1954 ARTHUR RAYMOND LEAZOTT A keen wit a wise look and an answer always ready Tall, blond hair — loves fishing and boating — hobbies include collecting stamps, building model airplanes, weight lifting and wrestling — inter- ested in guns — enjoys football, basketball, baseball, swimming, skiing and most other sports — good sense of humor — neat dresser — well liked by all — interested in aviation. Track 4; Ski Club 4; Chorus 4. JUDITH MARY LeBLANC The odor is the rose; the smile, the woman Judy — sometimes called the Jude — short curly dark brown hair — mischievous blue eyes — likes to swim, dance, play basketball, ride horseback, ski, and ice skate — has a record collection of Broadway musicals — beautiful clothes of the latest fashion — always has a friendly greeting — an animated expressive face — adjust herself to other people — carries out her ideas completely and enthusiastically — witty — ardent promoter of class spirit. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Cub 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3 ; Literary Club 4 ; Alternate Representative 2 ; Junior Prom Committee 3; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Competitive Play Usher 4 ; 'ariety Revue 3 ; Senior Reception to Faculty 4; Senior Play Properties; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta 4. RONALD LOUIS LeBLANC Born with a gift of laughter Smiles all the time — rare sense of humor — loves to ride around in his car — favorite sport, football — wonderful piano player — craves spaghetti and meat balls — neat dresser — hobbies include model build- ing and tinkering with cars — countless friends — crazy about modern jazz — hopes to become a linotype operator. Operetta Club 4; Chorus 4; Choraleers 4; Special Chorus 4; Orches- tra 2. GORDON WAYNE LEEDS Tranquility ! thou better name than all the family of fame Dark-haired, quiet, unassuming — likes most sports especially skiing and skating — active during the hunting and fishing seasons — comes from the South Side — well liked by all — interested in deep sea fishing — favorite food is chicken — enjovs working on cars and taking things apart — likes mackeral, especially when he catches it himself — spends summer weekends in Maine fishing. CARL ERROL LEPPANEN A quiet worker, a steadfast friend Quiet and unassuming, a hard working scholar as his high marks have proved — friendly to all he meets — a loyal class supporter — likes most sports, especially swimming, skating, and hunting — his pet peeve is women drivers — would like to study engineering as a career. Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3. 38 Iie C ou Icier ig54 GERALD LEVITAN like jun, so why not have some Jerry — tall, dark complected — likeable senior lad — popular with both girls and boys — has a great sense of humor — called Leb by his friends — likes sharp clothes — loves to argue his point to the finish — good student — likes all sports, but excels in basketball — keen track enthusiast. Baseball 2; Basketball 2, 3; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Alternate Representative 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Student Council 3, 4; Variety Revue 3. LIISA ANNIKKI LIEDES The world belongs to the energetic Petite, Finland lass — merry twinkle in her eye — super-sharp basketball player — unpretentious — loves to play her mandolin — keen sense of humor — champion knitter — e.xpert typist — has a passion for skiing — enjoys making her own clothes — adores cowboy music — very per- sistent — excels in art — enjoys the printed page — hopes to enter art school someday. Literary Club 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Boulder 4; Class Color Committee 3; Home Room Representative 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play Backstage 4; Senior Play, Art Chairman, Property Manager; Senior Prom, Decoration Chairman; Operetta Posters 4 NORMA LEE LITSKY True humor springs not more from the head than from the heart Talkative — bubbling over with personality — supports all the school functions — can always be heard cheering the team on — hates homework — never tired — popular — always willing to help out if needed — has many friends — always collects Frankie Laine records — talented gum chewer — (loves Dentine) — can liven up a dull classroom — terrific sense of humor — always gay — full of fun — plans include college. Basketball 3, 4; Tennis 2 ; Volleyball 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Christ- mas Party 3; Variety Revue 3; Sr. Prom Tickets; Sr. Play Cast. LOUISE MURIEL LUMNAH Sing away sorrow, cast away care Happy-go-lucky lass — blonde natural curly locks — glittering green eyes — great talker — especially fond of skating — always seen with a smile on her face — tops in cooking spaghetti dinners — skating heads her list of sports — fond of Finn Hops — entertains friends with her accordion playing — likes science in all phases — hopes to enter business college. Tennis 2, 4; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Operetta Club 3, 4; Competitive Play 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Special Chorus 2, 3. AROLYN RUTH LUNDBERG Well done is better than well said Arolyn — known for her blonde hair — one of our quieter classmates — well liked by all who know her — takes studies seriously ■ — fond of sports — neat appearance — good taste in dress — pleasing personality — best of dispositions — unassuming — thoughtful — plans to don the little white cap of a nurse. Basketball 2, 3, 4: Chorus 2. 39 ELAINE RUTH LYNCH As siL'eet a girl, as true a jriend, as ever could be found One of our part-timers — pretty brown eyes — golden brown hair — cheerful smile — follows all school sports — has many friends — hard worker — dependable — likes to dance — enjoys music — favorite pastime is reading — helps with decorations for dances — plans include office work. Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 4; Operetta Club 4; Boulder 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 3, 4; Choraleers 4; Special Chorus 3; Competitive Play Usher 4; Senior Play Costumes; Operetta Costumes 4. CLAIRE ELIZABETH LYSTILA Prosperous life, long and ever happy Light brown hair — blue eyes — attractive — lovely smile — friend to any and everyone — excellent basketball and volleyball player — quiet — good natured — nice taste in clothes — gets good marks — always on time — likes all sports — loves popular music — ready to join any fun — would like to do secretarial work. Basketball 3; Volleyball 3, 4. JOHN GARY MacARTHUR He had a wish to smile; no need to sigh Known both as Gary and John — always has something cheerful to say — an optimist — never a dull moment when he's around — drives the family car — enjoys hunting and playing football — dancing is a favorite pastime — color blue rates high with him — dotes on peppered steaks — pet peeve teachers. Football 2; Alternate Representative 4. RICHARD JOSEPH MADONIA Here he comes; there he goes Black hair — dark eyes — rugged build — carefree and unassuming — cheerful — has an obliging personality — takes pride in his yellow Olds' — has many friends — is proud of his Italian background — can always be found at the Y — sleeps whenever possible — favorite dishes — steak and spaghetti — plans to go into his father's contracting business. CAROL RUTH MAKI Not by years but by disposition is wisdom acquired Petite, blonde miss — dancing blue eyes — merry laugh — part-time student — loves all sports, likes to dance — makes friends easily — loves anything blue — has a smile for everyone — will someday teach in a nursery school — adores hot pizza — preference for tall boys — faithful to every task — cheerful disposition — charming personality — finds humor in everything. Basketball 2, 4; Volleyball 2; Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Home Room Representative 2; Boulder 4; Football Hostess Committee 4; Senior Play Costume Chairman; Senior Prom Refreshments; Operetta Costumes 4. 40 er 1954 CHRISTINE HELEN MARCHANT Tall, serene, as fair a girl as e'er was seen Chris — keen sense of humor — will laugh at everything — loves skating — beautiful swimmer — has a passion for bracelets — always ready to eat — adores all kinds of clothes — craves pizza — enjoys movies — loves ice-hockey — constant wearer of red and gray — Steven's Business College next. Operetta Club 3; Chorus 2; Special Chorus 2; 'ariety Revue 2. CORRINE HARRIET MAYNARD Amiability shines by its own light Corrine — a bit over five feet tall — dark brown hair — brown eyes — cheerful and cooperative — on the quiet side — rather timid — has an agreeable manner — comes from the Brick Mill section of town — enjoys dancing — football especially appca's to her — has a flare for the wild west — plays guitar — possesses real cooking and sewing ability. Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 3; Choraleers 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. GAYLORD JUDE McCORMICK Learning makes a good man better and an ill man worse Gaylord — tall, brown curly hair, rather quiet — reserved — cooperative — comes from Ashburnham — has a beagle hound named Hally — interested in automobiles -— likes baseball and basketball very much — hopes to become an electrician. Senior Prom Decorations. PATRICIA ANN McCUEN Blushing is the color of virtue Pat — blushes easily — her complexion is the envy of many a lassie — cares little for majority of opposite sex — cares less for sports, but is good at them — loves swimming — prefers pastel colors exclusively — Pat is extremely quiet — blonde and blue eyed. CARYLE ANN McGRATH The day that makes us happy makes us wise Not the quietest girl in school — sunny disposition — keen sense of humor — small and attractive — fun loving — drives a black Chevie — easy going — loves to dance — fond of sports — enjoys a good joke — cheerful smile — feminine charm — pleasant personality — popular. Volleyball 2 3 ; Tennis 2 ; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 ; Ski Club 3 ; Literary Club 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 2; Senior Play Properties. 41 t lie C oulclev 1954 NANCY ANN McNALLY Dainty and neat, a maiden petite Lucky owner of the prettiest hazel-brown eyes and light brown hair — sports minded — fan of basketball and football — proof of the old adage that good things come in small packages — enjoys swimming and dancing — likes all music, classical or popular — no real dislike of any- thing — wears sporty clothes — piano virtuoso — smile and a bright and gay Hi for everyone she meets — hardly ever gloomy. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Home Room Representative 3; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Competitive Play Usher 4; 'ariety Revue 3; Senior Play Properties; Ski Club 3 ; Operetta 3 ; Senior Prom Publicity. ELLEN ELIZABETH MELLTTT Her voice was ever spft, gentle and loiv Betty — tall — slender blonde — came from T. C. — avid sports fan — peppy cheerleader — always ready for fun — willing to do her share — pleasing personality — well liked by both boys and girls — dresses be- comingly — dependable — eats anytime of the day or night — con- tinually laughing — part-time student — always enjoys herself in a crowd — blushes easily — favorite expression — too much ' — alert and business-like manner — plans to teach. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 4; Boulder 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 2; Special Chorus 2; Cheerleader 4; Senior Play Usher. HELEN JEAN METCALF Of gentle soul, to human race a friend Hazel eyes — dark blonde hair — quiet — conservative — willing to do her share — likes popular music — studies hard — enjoys a good movie — good company — never has a bad day — favorite subject is math — would like to go to New York someday — eats all Italian foods — good volleyball player — plans for practical nursing. GEORGE WALTER MIKKOLA Deeds not words make the man An ardent sports spectator — quiet lad — partial to anything having to do with cars — tall of stature — favorite sports include skiing, skating, and swimming — blond hair — enjoys Finn Hops — supports all school functions — drives his own car — tinkers with electrical appliances — hopes to become an electrician. FREDERICK ANTHONY MILLER, JR. Smiling always with a never-fading seren ity of countenance Freddie — tall, blond hair — nice looking — cheerful personality — friendly — usually smiling — loves to clown around — favorite sport, basketball — rides a motorcycle — has a tremendous appetite for ham- burgers — future at aviation school. 42 er 1954 FRANCES LORRAINE MOISON - A fig for care and a fig for icoe A pretty brown-eyed blonde — likes the color blue and wears it well — draws and paints for a hobby — conservative type (at first!) — likes to be called Frannie or Frankie — is a sport enthusiast — loves horse- back riding, rollerskating, and fried clams — enjoys stenography and is good at it — known as cooperative and dependable — would like to join the Women's Air Corps. Literary Club 4. PATRICIA ANNE MONTONEN Tall and slender, grace has she, alu'ays friendly as can be Pat — a tall and pretty brownette — her long hair is the envy of many — a sporty dresser — has a magnetic personality — a smile for everyone — loves to talk — spends many of her leisure hours at Fort Pond — likes to ski — full of vim and vitality — always ready to give a helping hand — terrific artist. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Boulder 4; Alternate Representative 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee 3; Red and Gra ' Board 2, 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee 4 ; Variety Revue 2 ; Football Hostess Committee 4 ; Senior Play Make-up Chairman; Senior Prom Art. RICHARD FRANCIS MURPHY They laugh that win Dick — rather tall — curly brown hair — loves to tease his friends — likes to laugh and usually can be seen with a smile on his face — his favorite sports include skiing, hunting, and fishing — completely sold on souped-up cars — future plans Unotype school. Senior Play Printing. JAN GEIGER MYLOTT Fair to look upon, nice to knon' Merry brown eyes and beautiful brown hair — a peppy lass with a friendly smile that helps to brighten hearts of all who know her — extremely versatile — has shown her dramatic ability by acting in school plays — loves to dance in her spare time — always eager to help support all school functions — enjoys reading — hopes to enter nurse's training. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Booster Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Boulder 4; Home Room Representative 2; .■ lternate Representative 3, 4; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Com- petitive Play 2, 3, Assistant Director 4; Variety Revue 3; Chorus 2, 4; Senior Play Cast. CAROLE MADELYN NASON A gentle maid with quiet, modest ways Cute lass — pretty blue eyes and naturally -curly brown hair (lucky girl) — a bit quiet, but very friendly — enjoys knitting and reading in her spare time — wears nice clothes — loves to eat spaghetti — favorite colors, red and blue — can rollerskate and ice skate very well — likes to listen to good music — plans to enter nurse's training. Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3 ; Senior Prom Refreshments. 43 Le ( BouLLv 1954 MARCIA ILONA OKSANEN Silence is one great art of conversation Marcia — medium height — short blonde hair and brown eyes — the calm, reserved type — mild tempered — participates in intramural tennis — her favorite pastime is playinc chess — likes to play piano — roller skates — sings in the school chorus — enjoys reading non-fiction books — likes to write short stories — commercial course student — favorite subject is bookkeeping. Tennis 2, 3; Literary Club 4; Chorus 2. SUZANNE KATHERINE OLSON A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance Susie — always cheerful — lively and pretty — loves to have fun, and does! — smiles constantly — pleasant disposition — avid sports enthu- siast — terrific skier — has won many a medal for her skiing — can often be seen driving around town — always at a party — has loads of friends — terrific personality — expressive eyes — dresses sporty • — likes to dance — enjoys herself most in a crowd. Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Plav Publicitv. SALLY ANN ORDWAY In quietness shall be your strength A blonde, tall lass who serves as a part-timer — has a pleasant word for everyone — dependable — loves all types of sports — her favorite pastimes are swimming, roller and ice skating — enjoys reading — a hidden talent is playing the piano — honor roll student — she hopes to go to business college. Tennis 2; Literary Club 2; Operetta Club 4; Home Room Repre- sentative 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Chorus 2, 3; Special Chorus 2; Senior Play Usher; Operetta Usher 4. BARBARA LILLL N PALOMAKI A face o'er spread with friendliness Gay smiling miss — charming personality — easy to know — interesting conversationalist — makes friends quickly — short brown curly hair — attacks every task happily — has a nice laugh and uses it often — will make someone an efficient secretary — serious — very intelligent — always calm and poised — keen sense of values — conscientious student. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Literary Club 2; Operetta Club 3, 4; Boulder 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4. NORMAN DOUGLAS PARADISE He is quiet and seldom heard Tall, with black hair and brown eyes — quiet and shy — tries to remain unobserved in a group — has a terrific voice but doesn't like singing — has been studying the accordion for five years — likes to do oil painting — an odd jobs man around his home. Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Boulder 4; Senior Play Art; Senior Prom Art. 44 Mould er 1954 CHARLES HENRY PARE It is often the part of wise men to be silent Quiet — nice looking — vocational student — sharp dresser — loves music — doesn't care for dancing — likes cars — crazy about pizza — shy — a fan of basketball and baseball — always smiling — loves to eat all the time — enjoys fishing and swimming. Senior Prom Decorations. JOANNE MARIE PELLITIER With a smile on her lips, and a smile in her eyes Joanne — one of our part-time students — known for her pleasant dis- position — came from Barre in our Junior year — quiet — tiny — dark hair — dark eyes — always happy — kind word for all — ■ easy going — gentle manner — likes to dance — takes studies seriously — plans to become a secretary. PAULINE LORRETTA PHANEUF Humor is like a rich stone Pauline — short, dark haired miss — merry eyes — neat dresser — sports enthusiast — terrific roller skater — loves to dance — true friend — drives her father's car — commercial student — hates housework — anything for fun — full of school spirit — likes to play practical jokes — business-like manner — loves children — eats at anytime — plans secretarial work. Debating Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3; Special Chorus 3. FRANCES JEANNE PROCTOR Personality is to a girl, what perfume is to a flower Franny — enthusiastic about any work or play — nothing upsets her — beautiful and gentle manners — finely moulded features — enjoys skiing and basketball — ardent spectator at football, basketball, and baseball games — likes popular music — has a good record collection — knits hats for her friends — keeps scrapbook — loves Italian dishes — fond of English muffins and tea. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta Club 3; Ski Club 3; Home Room Representative 2; Competitive Play 2; Variety Revue 3; Senior Prom Tickets; Senior Plav Cast. WILFRED PETER PROVENCAL He is just the quiet kind ivhose nature never varies Wilfred — tall, rather slender — possesses a continual smile — comical — carefree — appreciates the humorous side of life — owner of a dis- tinctive laugh — comes from Cleghorn — likes sports, especially basket- ball — enjoys working on cars — loves all kinds of music — likes to eat pizza especially. Chorus 2. 45 Iie S ouLLv 1954 JAMES FRANCIS PUCKO To right or wrong, 'lis fashion guides us still Blond-haired senior — vocational boy — has a winning smile — a hello for everyone — nice personality — rollicking spirit — hobby is fishing — likes football and baseball — favorite outdoor sport is swimming — all around outdoor fellow — always running into homeroom late — ravenous appetite for steak — makes a habit of tinkering around with cars. Senior Prom Decorations. VICTOR GEORGE RASMUSSEN A quiet man is a thoughtful man Vic — • quiet, thoughtful — appears bashful — lover of foods — main favorites are spaghetti and turkey — seasonal sports are baseball and ice skating — sometimes appears to be dreaming but is actually observing the situation — ardent movie goer — f sometimes I take a girl) — has his own plans for the future — takes the optimistic view on all subjects. Junior Prom Committee 3. GEORGE FRANCIS RAYMOND A wholesome, free, and friendly lad Gig — tireless, mirthful lad — always, always has a happy look — bounces around with boundless energy — peps up many a down-hearted classmate — flashes a smile at every chance — yet has the quiet anger of a brooding storm when roused — plays a terrific game of golf — charter member of FHS golf team — first man to receive four letters in golf — Bantam Ben — has many friends — makes numerous phone calls — What's the glad word? — good man to have around. Golf 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Boulder 4; Alternate Representa- tive 3; Special Chorus 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Prom Tickets; Senior Play Cast; Operetta 4. NETTIE CATHERINE REED Rather quiet, rather shy, but a twinkle in her eye Nettie — light brown hair and sparkling blue eyes — attractive — possesses an amicable smile — resident of Ashburnham — on the quiet side — nickname, Bashful — demure, subdued manner — sincere — has a sunny disposition — well-liked — nice to know — loves roller- skating, ice skating, skiing — enjoys square dancing — hobby is sewing and designing doll clothes. Senior Prom Refreshments. ROGER ALBERT RICHARD Life's a pleasant institution so let's take it as it cowrs Extremely handsome lad with blond, wavy hair — a fine, agreeable fellow — has many friends and admirers (both sexes) — enjoys dancing — wears sharp clothes — a skilled auto mechanic — takes great interest in mechanical drawing — baseball enthusiast. 46 Mould er 1954 LORETTA JOAN RINTALA have so much to do, I don't know what to do Known to all as Tootsie — Southern gal — pretty — hard worker — rather quiet — dislikes homework, but works hard at it — full of news — wonderful sense of humor — many, many friends — expert bowler — terrific volleyball player — hates TV — loves chocolate cream pie — born comedienne — favorite subject is English — pro roller skater — makes all her own clothes — hopes to travel some day. Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Chorus 2; 3; Variety Revue 3; Senior Play Costumes. BETTY JANE ROBINSON Joy rises in me like a summer's morn Betty — otherwise known as Bettina to her classmates in Spanish — short, bright, gaily turned up blonde hair — looks like a page from a fashion magazine — swims, knits, ice skates — has been ballet dancing for years — favorite hobby is collecting jewelry — has a yen for hand- made leather pocketbooks. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Variety Revue 3; Jr. -Sr. Christ- mas Party 3 ; Senior Play Publicity ; Senior Prom Refreshments. I, 3 AILA BARBARA ROIKO No legacy is so rich as honesty One of our cute peppy cheerleaders — good natured and sweet — fun loving — personality plus — host of friends — sparkling eyes and cheerful smile — honor roll student — efficient worker — regular party goer — sporty dresser — excels in all sports, especially basketball — part-time student — future plans centered on the business world. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Variety Revue 3; Booster Club 3, 4; Boulder 4; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Usher; Senior Prom Publicity. JOHN LAWRENCE RONCONE hate scarce smiles; I love laughing Johnny Rangoon as he is called — loves to laugh — a perpetual prankster — active member of class — avid sports lover — sharp dresser — great talker — always manages to end conversations with a quip — has numer- ous friends — plays a mean clarinet — exercises in the squared circle — friendly to all. Club 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Home Room Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Boulder 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Special Chorus 4; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Student Council 3; Variety Revue 3; Basket- ball 2 ; Senior Play Cast ; Operetta Tickets 4. Track 4; Dramatic Representative 3, 4; Competitive Play 4 RODNEY LEE ROUTE Never over serious, not too frivolous, but a rare good jellow Rodney, tall and blond — friendly and facetious — high honor student — spends much time hunting and fishing — favorite expression alrighty — sport is hockey — avid fan of the Red Sox — blushes easily — college and the study of entomology and zoology are his future plans. Literary Club 4; Band 2., 3, 4; Senior Play Stage; Senior Prom Publicity. 47 JOANNE ALTHEA ROWELL Glad thai I live am I Joanne — one of our part-time students — pleasant smile — easy going — sunny disposition — fond of a good time — popular with her classmates — neat appearance — brown hair — blue eyes — likes to roUerskate — fond of sports cheerful hello for all — has won many friends with her pleasing personality — good student — takes studies seriously. Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 2, 3; Choraleers 2, 3; Special Chorus 2, 3. LOUIS DONALD ROY Oh discretion, thou art a jewel Don — likeable lad — conscientious — brown eyes — shy with girls — good natured — serene — cool, calm and collected describes him per- fectly — friend to one and all — serious and successful in whatever he undertakes — food tops his enjoyment list — loves to play basketball — gracious dancer — enjoys music — inseparable from his friend, Bill — pet peeve, homework — track enthusiast — a true friend. Track 2, Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4. MARLENE E LSA Rl'H Laughter is the joyous, universal evergreen of life Marlene — eternally grinning and giggling — adores blue — likes to play basketball — blushes very easily — loves watching football games — plays piano — loves cokes — enjoys talking — always reading about the medical profession — hopes to be a medical secretary. Debating Club 3, 4. WILLLAM GEORGE ST. GERMAIN Men may come, men may go, but I go on forever Bill — tall, husky football player — easy going manner — friendly disposition — numerous friends — flashes a fritndly smile — always enjoys a good joke — has an answer for everything — food never fails to escape his reach — loves to ski — famous for his car's musical horn. Football 2, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Christ- mas Party 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Reception 3; Senior Play Stage. PATRICIA HANNIFIN SHEA It's merry when friends meet Pat — a happy-go-lucky girl — forever laughing — genial companion — never worries — sweet disposition — fetching smile — good taste in clothes — loves to eat — fond of sports and dancing — envied for her long blonde hair — sparkling blue eyes — rushes everywhere — has more patience than most — well liked by all who know her. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. 48 Tiro r(BoulcL er 1954 ELIZABETH LEE SHERWIN Siveet is thy virtue, as thyself art sweet Betty — quiet member of our class — pleasinp personality — always happy — charming smile — blonde hair — blushes easily — keen sense of humor — well liked by her classmates — enjoys life — fond of swimming, basketball, and skating — bound for Stevens Business College. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Debating Club 2, 3; Chorus 2. THERESA NANCY SIMONDS Plain li'ithout pomp, and rich Zi'ithout a shoiv Terry — tall, slender, brown haired — one of S4's best — magnetic personality — noted for her fabulous pon -tail — loves to have fun — good sportsman — roams the third floor corridor before school — enjoys the movies — commercial student — works part-time for Miss Clark and the alumni association — plans include secretarial work. Boulder 4; Chorus 3; Choraleers 3; Special Chorus 3. PAULINE LOUISE SJOBERG The fairest garden in her looks, and in her mind the wisest books Pauline — she's here, she's there, she's everywhere — nickname is Bubbles — strawberry blonde — changeable eyes (from green to blue to hazel) has a phobia against butterflies — hard-working editor of the Red and Gray — boundless energy — high marks — loves to climb mountains — take part in countless other sports — knits beautiful argyle socks — a majorette — likes music and poetry — forever saying, Let's do something ! Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Variety Revue 3; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Usher; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta 4. BARBARA EVELYN SMITH Cheerful company shortens the miles Blue eyed, blonde hair, known as Smitty or Barb by her friends — loves to dance — talented pianist — excellent at dramatics — a part-time student in the school office — pleasant disposition — good sense of humor — has many traits that win her many friends — a future secretary and a good one. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Class Motto Committee .5; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Boulder 4; Chorus 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 3, 4; Competitive Play 3; Variety Revue 2; Senior Play Cast; Operetta 4. DONALD ROBERT SMITH Music is the universal language of mankind Don — a talented trumpet player — loves to travel — uses the family car — neat dresser — dependable — found at all our school dances — his hobbies are fishing and weight lifting — in either teaching music or com- posing orchestration, we know he will be successful. Band 2; Orchestra 2; Senior Prom Art. 49 ELSIE RUTH SMITH The winsome gayety of this lass make her friendship that luill last A happy-f;o-lucky lass from Brick Mill — dark hair, with brown eyes to match — loves to draw — has an inseparable friend Barbara — grace- ful dancer — pleasant disposition — has a friendly smile for all she meets — walking is a pleasure for her — splendid sense of humor — hopes to become a commercial artist. Boulder 4. MARILYN ALICE SMITH How siveet and gracious, even in common speech Attractive, quiet with an amiable personality — lovely blonde hair and twinkling blue eyes — favorite color is blue — - wears becoming clothes — likes sports and is a loyal class supporter — enjoys pizza — will be an efficient secretary to some lucky employer. Basketball 2 ; Volleyball 2 ; Boulder 4. ROGER KENDALL SMITH He is often seen but seldom heard Always smiling — never a frown — very shy — loves hunting and fishing — loves food, especially pizza — mad about cars — crazy about parties — excellent dancer — tinkers with his car all the time — sharp dresser — handsome — baseball — football — basketball — not too interested in girls right now — never late for school — likes to check Main Street — plans a career in the U. S. Navy. Senior Prom Decorations. JAMES MONROE SPARKS True modesty is a discerning grace Rather quiet — blushes easily — sociable — always willing to lend a helping hand — well groomed and neatly dressed — most enjoyable pastime is music — favorite sports are baseball and hockey — would like to study further to be a public accountant. Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Variety Revue 2. JOAN HELEN STAVELEY A laugh and a smile for all Happy-go-lucky-girl — enjoys everything — makes friends easily — likes to dance — always smiling — faithful follower of all sports — gay, charming personality — full of pep and vim — has many friends — short brown hair — aways finds time to laugh — enjoys anything different — one of our liveliest class members. Basketball 2, ,5; Volleyball 2, ,5; Operetta Club 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Debating Club ,5, 4; Junior Prom Committee ■, X'ariety Revue ,5; Senior Play Usher; Operetta Usher 4. SO m4 LOUISE MARY STEWART Gentle of speech, beneficient of mind Pleasing personality — wonderful friend and companion — blushes easily — knows all about souped-up cars — loves steak — real radio fan in her spare time — can't hear enough of Perry Como — ardent foot- ball fan — pet peeve is her big brother Bill — plans nursing school. JOAN MAUREEN SULLIVAN No legacy is so rich as honesty A cute fun-loving, but very shy gal, Maureen is from West Fitchburg — those who know her well, find she is a loyal friend — has brown hair and brown eyes — wears nice clothes — enjoys singing and dancing — loves horses — likes to participate in spcrts — whiz at Denishawn. Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Publicity. WILLIAM ALEXANDER SUMNER My business and my art is to live Known to all as Bill — one of our tall blond lads — friendly — every- one who knows him likes him — appreciates a good joke — a good student throughout his school career — a great music lover and quite a talented pianist — hobby is collecting old rare coins — hopes to become a doctor someday. Tennis 2, 4; Glee Club 2 ; Class Ring Committee 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Boulder 4; Alternate Representative 3; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; C ompetitive Play 2; Senior Play Stage. t VIRGINIA IRENE SUND In maiden meditation, fancy free Slender, cute, friendly, filled with vitality — known as Ginger by her classmates — an avid sports fan, particularly basketball — loves music and dancing — enjoys listening to Stan Kenton — favorite color, red — favorite pastime is eating cheeseburgers and drinking chocolate frappes — likes to wear sweaters and skirts — envies girls who have long hair — lifelong ambition is to be a nurse like her mother. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Tennis 2; Operetta Club 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 2, 3, 4. AILEEN SYLVIA SUOMALA The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater enable it Ai, our acrobatic majorette, taught herself baton and acrobatics — loves sports — hopes to study singing after attending 'ermont Junior College — dashes to classes, usually with a baton under her arm — well known for her blonde hair, quick smile, and oh's ! Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Operetta Club 3, 4; Boulder 4; Red and Gray Board 3, 4; Head acrobatic majorette 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Choraleers 3, 4; Special Chorus 3, 4; Senior Play Usher. 51 ROBERT HAROLD TANGUAY Quiet persons are everywhere Bob — tall — dark haired lad — quiet — good student — avid sports fan — especially football — loves to eat — has a good word for every- one — makes every minute count — attends all basketball games — collects model antique cars — plans engineering school. Football 3. ARTHUR SAMUEL TAYLOR He was made for fun and laughter Art — likeable, senior lad — friendly — loves to have fun — enjoys himself most in a crowd — has a smile and cheery hi for everyone — popular with all — avid sports fan — enjoys hockey and boat racing — loves to eat Italian club sandwiches — humorous personality — doesn't understand girls in general — always full of wit and laughter — plans are with the Armed Forces. Football 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4. JOYCE EUNICE TELLER Though this he madness, yet there is method in't Has naturally curly dark hair and pretty brown eyes — a neat dresser — loves dancing — and parties — adores popular music, especially jazz — is full of pep — seldom Icses her temper — likes to read — enjoys eating — has many friends — intends to become a nurse (lucky patients !) — hobby? — why, baby sitting for little sister, of course. Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; Vollevball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta Club 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Special Chorus 3; Competitive Play Usher 4; Senior Play Usher. ROBERT LOUIS THIBAULT A little mischief now and then is relished by the best of men Bob — a dark-haired lad — has a personality that has wen him many friends — enjoys hunting and fishing — always ready for a good time — welcomed and liked by all — can eat anything — partial to hamburgers with onions — an avid sports enthusiast — always willing to give a helping hand — has studied auto mechanics — specializes in fixing cars. Alternate Representative 3; Jr.-Sr. Relay 3, 4; Senior Play Stage; Senior Prom Decorations. LINDA MAE TIENHAARA Free from cares, serene and gay Linda — known for her wonderful personality and sense of humor — fun-loving — forever laughing — fond of a good time — never worries — pleasant hello for everyone — tall — attractive appearance — long brown hair — artistic talent — pleasing manner — friend of all — a girl you just can't help liking Basketball 2; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Senior Prom Art ; Operetta Posters 4. 52 er 1954 FRANCES MARIE TRODELLO Without confidence there is no friendship Frannie — cheerful lass with a friendly smile — has enviable natural curls — a pleasant giggle — tennis is her favorite sport — smooth on the dance floor — efficient part-timer at Crocker Field — always pre- pared for a good time — a wonderful friend and companion — neat dresser — tickles piano ivories — partial to good reading — displays secretarial leanings. Debating Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Operetta Club 4; Red and Gray Board 2, 3, 4; Boulder 4. CECILE FERNANDE TURCOTTE Small gems are precious Cec — pert dark haired miss — came to us in her Junior year from Lawrence, Mass. — pleasant smile for everyone — well liked by boys and girls — plays terrific piano — likes pizza — loves dancing — pep and personality — magnificent ability for making friends — always ready for fun — tastefully dressed — H kes all sports — good student. Chorus 3. ANGELA MARIE VALERA Though she be but little, she is joy Angle — small, petite, and distinctively cute — always a smile for everyone — likes to have fun — always cheerful — sincere in everything she does — her blushes put red roses to shame — diligent worker — enjoys popular music — has a winning personality — - sincere friend — crazy about pizza — admired for her beautiful short hair — excels in all sports — bound for the business world. Basketball 2, 4; Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Usher; Senior Prom Publicity. PETER RAYMOND VAN SCHAACK Friendship is the bond of reason Pete — a tall good-looking fellow — new to F. H. S. — comes from Michigan — now resides in Ashburnham — likes a variety of sports — among them football, baseball, tennis and hockey — drives the family car — has a pleasant disposition — makes friends easily — plays the drums for his own amusement — lobster a must on his menu — likes the color navy blue — plans to return to his home state for college. SHERRILL VILLIER For eyes can speak and eyes can understand Sherry — dark-haired, short — has large expressive eyes — loves to dance, ski, and swim — adores all animals except cats — has a tan cocker spaniel named Mister — crazy about basketball and football — es- pecially likes pizza — has many friends — likes both slow music and jazz — plans to be an airline hostess. Basketball 2, Tennis 2; Volleyball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Operetta Club 3; Ski Club 3, 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play 2; Variety Revue 3; Senior Play Publicity; Senior Prom Publicity. S3 lie cJ oiiLLv 1954 ELAINE BEVERLY WALKONEN A cheerful friend is the joy of life Elaine — tall — slender — blonde haired miss — came to us in her sophomore year from T. C. — has many friends — well-liked by everyone — carefree — energetic — comical — sports enthusiast — likes cheese- burgers and cokes — loves to create hairstyles — collects popular records — adds life to any group — neat dresser — dancing a favorite pastime. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Boulder 4: Thanksgiving Dance Com- mittee 4; Chorus 3, 4; Senior Play Publicity, Usher. CAROL ADA WARD Friends need no formal invitation A sweet natured, smiling miss with expressive blue eyes — works part- time at B. F. Brown — zealous sports fan — easy to get along with — hard worker — dependable and co-operative — enjoys dancing — possesses an ever increasing amount of pep — active in all our school functions — will make someone a wonderful secretary. Operetta Club 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Party 3; Senior Play Usher; Senior Prom Refreshments. MURIEL LOIS WARD A gentle maid n'iJi quiet modest ways Small and quiet — enjoys cooking, sewing, and other handiwork — hides a friendly personality beneath her shyness — always co-operative and likeable — appreciates good music with emphasis on Strauss Waltzes — loves parties and dancing — works part-time after school — is stiil pondering over her future. HELEN NORMA WEBSTER Nothins, great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Helen came to us in her sophomore year from T. C. — secretary for the Yearbook and the Red and Gray — designer of our class banner — has done numerous posters and bulletin boards — a general and quiet person- ality — cooperative and dependable — always seen bu.sy on a decorating committee for some big event — well liked by everyone — a sports fan — likes to sew and knit — future plans include office work. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Boulder 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Red and Gray Board 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Senior Competitive Play Backstage 4; Designer of Class Banner; Senior Prom Art 4; Senior Play . rt, Costume, Make-up; Operetta Cos- tumes 4. BETTY ANNE WELTERLEN As merry as a cricket Betty — an attractive strawberry blonde — has an appealing sense of humor — can't keep a certain mischievous glint from her eyes — has acted in various comedy skits on our stage — agile and happy — parti- cipated in most intramural sports — known to be very curious — attends football and basketball games with enthusiasm — is well-liked and ad- mired by all. Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Debating Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 4; Competitive Play Usher 4; Jr. -Sr. Christmas Part},- 3; Band 2; Variety Revue 3; Thanksgiving Rally 4; Chorus 3, 4; Senior Play Prompter. 54 JANICE LOUISE WHEELER Good nature is a special charm that wins a host of friends Janice — Shirley's contribution to the class of '54 — blonde hair — twinkling eyes — full of mischief — loves sewing and makes many of her own clothes — square dancing is among her many talents — quiet, unassuming — slow to anger — very good natured, never bothers others with her troubles — cheerful — always smiling — has many friends — loves math and trig — plays the piano strictly for her own enjoyment — p'.ans to go to Burbank Hospital Nursing School. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Operetta Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Class Motto Committee 3 ; Senior Play Usher. JOAN ELIZABETH WHEELER The sweetest garland to the siveetest maid Brown hair and expressive hazel eyes — turned up nose — wicked twinkle in her eye — laughter rings with joy — came to us from T. C. — never shy — always has a merry smile — considerate — likes all kinds of sports — has an artistic hand — enjoys singing — can sing both soprano and alto — an all around student. Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 2, 3; Senior Prom Tickets. ROBERTA JOYCE WHIPPLE Her pencil drew tvhatever her soul designed Silence is one of her virtues — called Bert for short — excellent elocu- tionist — venturesome — delights in drawing horses — can often be seen driving her folk's Buick — follows all sports -— full of ideas — loves good literature — smooth dancer — true companion — has a friendly smile for everyone — well mannered — deep thinker — practices punctuality — pleasing voice — always ready for a good time — college bound. Debating Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 4; Boulder 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Red and Gray Board i, 4; Competitive Play Backstage 4; Variety Revue 2, 3; Prize Speaking 4; Senior Play Art, Make-up; Senior Prom Art. RICHARD ALLAN WIINIKAINEN The hand that follows intellect can achieve Dick — always seen checking the main drag in his Wiinie Wagon — resembles a foreign diplomat when smoking his pipe and wearing a bow tie — favorite pastimes are sleeping and eating — hobbies are stamp collecting, photography, and reading science fiction — outdoor man — enjoys hunting and fishing — avid fan of baseball and football — enthusiastic follower of the Boston Red Sox and Notre Dame. Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Home Room Representative 3; Senior Prom Tickets; Senior Play Cast. DOROTHY MAE WITHINGTON Patience, a remedy for every sorrow Quiet miss — nice, charming smile — thoughtful — comes from West- minster — secretary for Yearbook and Red and Gray — cheerful dis- position — easy going friendly manner — co-operative and willing worker — neat dresser — likeable personality — soft gentle voice — likes sports — winning and friendly way — fun-loving — always has a good time — easily pleased — genial. Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 3; Boulder 4; Senicr Prom Tickets. c Cs ooulcler 1954 55 oiiLlev 1954 LUCY MAE WOLSKI She has eyes that could speak, thow h her tongue 'were silent Lucy — polden blonde hair — large expressive eyes — pleasant smile — fine sense of humor — likes to eat — plays the piano and the organ equally well — loves to dance — always active and on the go — enjoys all sports — sharp shooter in basketball — enjoys singing — dependable in every way — pretty blush — wonderful personality — always looking for a good time — host of friends — hopes to become a physical edu- cation instructor. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3; Chorus 2; Choraleers 2; Referee for volleyball and basketball 4; Senior Play Properties; Senior Prom Tickets; Operetta Usher 4. BARRY LEE WYSON .1 happy man shall have many friends Barry — tall, dark-haired member of our class — cheerful, unassuming — well liked by his friends — main interest is cars — spends most of his available time repairing them — enjoys all sports, particularl - hunting and fishing — can be seen skiing in the winter — loves dancing, especially Finn Hops. Ski Club 2, 3; Jr. -Sr. Relay 3, 4; Operetta 4. Fay FAY LOIS FOSTER Pleasure, such as leaves no sting behind a great friend — pleasant com.pany — dark-haired — brown eyes — an attractive combination — loves to be domestic — enjoys cooking and sewing particularly — enjoys her English classes — debat- ing too — an expert at the art of knitting — enjoys dancing — a good conversationalist — plans include that of homemaking. JACK IRVIN MARTIN Always something new Tall — blue-eyed — Jack's a light-haired fellow — originall from Gardner — makes friends easily — and keeps them, too — dotes on Italian cooking — plans include service in the Marines — loves winter — participates actively in all winter sports — appears bashful — really isn't — modest — a nice fellow to call your friend. CAROL ANN PICARD Reproof on her lips, but a smile in her eye Tall, good looking lass from South Fitchburg — exceptionally neat dresser — loves any and all kinds of music — enjoys dancing very m.uch — likes to travel and visit new p'.aces — worked for Mr. Peters in the Guidance Office — an avid sports fan — rides around in a gray Chevie — will take shorthand and pound the txpewritcr ''or somebody. 56 The evening air was cool and peaceful, yet there was an element of uncertainty, of restlessness hovering above the ancient Greek city. Only the birds, soaring nonchalantly in the clear, cloudless sky, were able to detect the origin of this film of anxiety — a regal, white marble temple majestically situated upon the Acropolis, overlooking the entire city. Within this palatial structure, the beautiful goddess Athena, daughter of the almighty Zeus, was strolling about beneath the stately Doric columns. Her classical features, usually calm and impassive, showed signs of unrest. Something was on her mind . . . Early that morning, Athena had called the nine graceful and learned ] Iuses to her side. Before they could occupy the position of the gods' cultural advisors, they had to prove their worth. That was the reason Athena had summoned them. After careful consider- ation, she had finally decided that they were to be the cultural advisors of the Class of 1954 at Fitchburg High School I Since there was such a variety of personalities, abilities, and hidden talents in that class, the Nluses would be tested to the fullest extent! Fully realizing that everything depended on the success of their wards, the Class of 54, the Muses solemnly accepted their Queen s plan. They were determined that their class should rank among the most successful in the history of Fitchburg High. And so it was that the nine Muses established their vantage point atop the great granite rise, Rollstone Hill. Upon their arrival, they set to work at once, eager to meet this unusual class! The first few months of school were rather hectic. Like all their predecessors, the Class of '54 had the usual difficulties in the beginning. Thalia, gay muse of comedy, was constantly on the alert, watching for notes from the fifth floor or from teachers who didn't exist. The Class learned very quickly, however. Why, in record time, almost everyone had developed an uncanny respect for the bell system, especially the tardy bell. Too many unsuspecting victims paid the price of an admit slip the hard way . . . The lessons soon became routine, and everything seemed to be progressing smooth- ly. Time flew by. Then an event took place which made the young Class of 54 sadder and wiser . . . report cards! Melpomene, muse of tragedy, was inclemently harsh, determined to make the Class understand the significance of their education. As a result, everycie worked harder, but Melpomene was hard to please. Of course, just as in anything else, there were light and lively moments, too. Terpsichore, muse of dancing, and Thalia, muse of comedy, helped to make the annual 'ariety Review one of the gayest presentations of the year, a program long to be remembered. ic dAJoulcler ig54 Almost before anyone knew it, the first 'ear had come to a close. One quarter of their task was finished, and the nine Muses were pleased with the results. The second year was also one of excitement. Since more students were added to the original list, however, the Muses had an extra amount of work to do. Everyone worked hard at everything — lessons and extra-curricular activities. In that year, Polyhymnia, muse of eloquence, took charge of the Debating Club. Her sister, Euterpe, helped the song-birds with the chorus work. The Class of '54 certainly was promising! Why, as sophomores, they received honorable mention for fine acting in the annual competitive plays. Once again, time slipped by unnoticed, until one beautiful September day, the Class of '54 became a group of lively juniors, real upperclassmenl Now they were able to elect class officers and an advisor to help the Muses with their task. Terpsi- chore worked twice as hard to make all the class dances a success. Engaging the aid of Erato, muse of live songs and romance, the Junior Prom, The Land of Wishes, was one of the most successful events of the year. Even at the Junior-Senior Relay, the only dark spot in the entire year, spirits were high. Summer vacation brought to a temporary halt all the class activity. Everyone was happy and tired at the end of the year. Thanks to the Muses, the Class of '54 had shown they had plenty of what it takes to be a success. The vacation was an oppor- tunity to store up energy for the most glorious adventure of them all . . . the life of a Senior! In September, everyone came back, ready and alert, rarin' to go! Under the expert guidance of Thalia, Euterpe, and Terpsichore, the year started off successfully with a senior reception for the faculty and a record dance. Thanks to Urania, muse of astronomy, there wasn't a cloud on the horizon! Aside from all the fun and frolic, however, the seniors immediately settled down to their books, realizing that there were college entrance exams and achievement tests waiting for them. This was the year that many serious decisions had to be made. Caliope, muse of rhetoric, was kept busy more than her share of time, trying to prepare college people for their exams in English, French, or Latin. Clio, muse of history, had a prodigious amount of work in straightening out the places and dates of American history. More than one lamp burned the midnight oils during this season . . . After these exams had come and gone, the Class of '54 turned to the lighter side of life once more. The Senior Play, You Can't Take It With You, was next on the busy schedule. Father Time seemed jet-propelled at this point! Before anyone realized it, the trip to Washington was at hand, followed by the gala Senior Prom. A Holiday in Rio. Already graduation was upon them! On that all-important evening which marked the culmination of four years' hard work, the nine Muses sat back in their seats in the front row and surveyed their handiwork. The Class Speaker had already spoken, and the much-desired diplomas were being given out. As each person walked serenely up to the platform, face aglow with pride and enthusiasm, the Muses knew that they had succeeded in their assign- ment. Their wards were ready to embrace the future with open arms; they had opened the doorway to life! — Koula Georgalis S9 ftTCHBUllG PUBLIC LIBRMJ FITGHBUKG. MASS. Class Will We. the Class of 1954, of the city of Fitchburg. county of Worcester, and state of Massachusetts, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make, pub- lish, and declare the following as (and for) our last will and testament, hereby making null and void any and all wills heretofore made by us. We give, devise, and bequeath the following things: — Charles .'Xdams — limousine hubcaps Dave Aho — Well, errr . . . Dora Amblo — Liberate recordings Jackie . mer — ski suit Sally . mes — a ball bearing Carol . nderson — Deutsch exclamations Ernest . nderson — carefree outlook John . ntilla — spaghetti strings Betty Arslanian — her class picture Arsene Bajakian — math book Carolyn Ball — last 3c stamp Bob Barholm — daily orange Barb Barton — loquaciousness Janice Beach — basketball Adrienne Beauchamp — bookkeeping eraser Janet Beaumont — argyle socks George Bebick — Danish pastry Don Bent — jazz records Joan Berndt — pink specs Bob Bilodeau — dancing shoes Helen Blood — solemn voice Janet Boland — Dennis the Menace Don Bonnallie — Farmer's Almanac Bev Bourgoin — Underwood typewriters Bob Boutwell — cowboy boots Judy Bowen — stack of English books Roger Brackett — 1 inch of height Pat Brody — tennis racket Bev Brown — beauty queen title Pauline Erunell — knitting needles Paul Bureau — shirts and ties Bill Burger — blush Pauline Caisse — empty seat Marilyn Calamare — sticking typewriter key Dave Caputi — path to room 300 Roger Carbone — white shirts Larry Carpenter — movie projector Jean Carrington — last sewing stitch [John Celona — petrified Italian sandwich JBetsy Chalmers — tennis trophy ijohn Christiansen — constant humor ipoe Ciufietti — thumb on scales I ' Murry Clark — Westminster password Dolores Cohen — famous initials Nancy Condon — nonchalant walk Tom Conry — last juicy steak Janet Costello — winsome ways Bill Craigen — track shoes Bob Cravedi — green thumb Nancy Croteau — Northampton Nancy Cummings — class ring Barb Dane — western accent Carol Davies — debating ability Bev Davis — Athol heritage June Davis — flaming red hair Marylin Davis — library books Tony Delmonico — quiet manner Wesley Demont — tardy cards Joe Derderian — Cantor's looks Ron Desgroseilliers — milk bottles Marcia Dexter — short reign on Cyprus Bob DiConza — brother's mobile Bill Dodge — mechanical skill Bill Dooley — battered bank book Bill Dube — mechanical tools Anna Duling — latest mystery novel Bill Drury — Student Council Presidency Kay Emma — cheery laughter Sheila Flanagan — her old Ford Marcia Fletcher— a cookie Ruby Fletcher — cowboy shirt Dick Formisani — imaginary million dollars Don Franciosi — tennis ball Bob Frechette — fishing reel Noreen Frigoletto — friendly smile Bill Frisch — fish pole Jean Gallien— marching shoes John Gazourian — football helmet Koula Georgalis — ticket to Greece Bernie Gillis — reserved manner Barb Gingras — roller skates Mary Godley — Dale Evans' title Bill Grenier — Ford Ronald Hamel — unassuming manner Nancy Handley — witty remarks Pat Hanley — love of animals Dick Hannah — twinkling eyes Dick Hansen — copy of Shakespeare Francis Hebert — his brown eyes Al Helin — curve ball Jan Henault — red nail polish Anne Henreckson — majorette boots Tom Hession — box of staples Joan Hill — drawing pencil Dave Hochberg — a box of kleenex Carmine lannuzzi — No. 21 Sally Jackson- -giggles Leon Jaffe — intellectual power Dick Jakcla — idle time Deris Jess — Chem. notebook Lloyd Johnson — hockey stick Al Johnston — good posture Martha Jordan — leg make-up Tarb Julku — Dr. Johnson's typewriter Dorrie Kane — long eyelashes Viola Kangas — elevator permit Lee Kaulback — salesmanship Jchn Keating — influencing power Dick Kenyon — French accent Dick Keoseian — breeze Agnes Kielty — two pair of socks Dick Koljian — waist line Cheila Koski — Mechanic Street Pete Knwesky — peg pants Bette LaFrenier — tiny voice Dick Lakutis — peaceful manner Helen LaManna — gvm shoes Paul Langlois— The Old Wreck John Lanides — his famous title Yvette Lareau — sewing needle Larry LaRoche — curly locks Al Lajhua — flashing smile Ivers Lawrence — Joe College jacket Art Leazott — latest joke Judy LeBlanc — the last word Ron LeBlanc — keyboard touch Gcrdon Leeds — crazy antics Carl Lcpanen — school spirit Gerry Levitan — fighting Joe Hooker Liisa Liedes — Finnish atmosphere Ncrma Litsky — stick of gum Louise Lumnah — chattering .'Krolyn Lundberg — perfect shot Pat Lundberg — copy of 'irgil Elaine L nch — dance committees seat Claire Lystila — beauty spot John MacArthur — crew cut iJick Madonia — aqua Olds Carol Maki — petiteness Chri;'.ine Marchant — poodle cut Corrine May nard- -bandanna Gaylord McCormick — fix it kit Pat McCuen — soft voice Caryle McGrath — driver's license Nancy McNally — extra stationery ELen Meilitt — seat in 304 Helen Metcalf — pen pals George Mikkola — jalopy Fred Miller — motorcycle Fran Moison — many, many friends Pat Montonen — pouch purse Dick Murphy — seat in office Jan Mylott — backstage crew Carole Nason — German ability Marcia Oksanen — bookkeeping Suzanne Olson — skiing awards Sally Ordway — attendance slip Barb Palomaki — request slips Norman Paradise — paint brush 61 Charles Pare — Welch's grape juice Joanne Pelletier — tin ' feet Pauline Phaneuf — puzzling expression Frances Proctor — helping hand Wilfred Provencal — library seat James Pucko — sportsmanship 'ic Rasmussen — printer's ink George Raymond — battered golf bag Nettie Reed — bus stop Roger Richard — basketball enthusiasm Loretta Rintala — gym suit Betty Robinson — sophisticated voice Aila Roiko — ice cubes John Roncone — band stripes Rodney Route — butterfly net Joanne Rowell — rollcrskates Don Roy — bugle Marlene Ruh- -cash register Augie Sardinha — gavel Pat Shea — F. H. S. heating system Betty Sherwin — lipstick Theresa Simonds — pony tail Pauline Sjobcrg — Choppin's Mayonnaise Barb Smith — clever thinking Don Smith — musical talent Elsie Smith — pretty eyes Marilyn Smith — newest ring Roger Smith — broad shoulders James Sparks — trial balance Joan Staveley — typing marks Louise Stewart — royal title Bill St. Germ ain — appetite Maureen Suliivan — Denishawn lessons Bill Sumner — physics class 'irginia Sund — clothes Aileen Suomala — baton Bob Tanguay — polishing cloth Art Taylor — request slips Joyce Teller- wavy hair Bob Thibault — khaki pants Linda Ticnhaara — Puddles Frances Trodello — tliriatious glances Cecile Turcotte — pixie quality . ngie 'alera — cute expressions Peter 'an Schaack — dimples Sherry Villier — dazzling eyes Elaine Walkonen — energy Carol Ward — newest dance step Muriel Ward — storm coat Helen Webster — bulletin boards Betty Welterlen---slapstick comedy Janice Wheeler — Trig classes Joan Wheeler- -wallet pictures Roberta Whipple — bracelet collection Dick Wiinikamen — fcrmulae Dot Withington — quiet charm Lucy Wolski — mischievous expressions Barry Wyson — Finn hop Famous Quotes Miss Brigham - Injured angels. Mr. Butler — By jingoes. Miss Champagne — Who wants to go on an errand? Miss Clark — For example, communism, socialism, and rheumatism Mr. Dooley — We will have the library quiet this period. Mr. Dufour — You're my children. Mr. Flynn— Quiet, listen to the P. A. Miss Gillis — Downstairs. Mr. Hanjian — It doesn't pay to get up some mornings. Mr. Hubbard — One minute please. Mr. Mailloux — Remind me to tell you that story. Miss Merriam — Take your assignment. Mr. Oliver — Out of bounce. Miss Peabody — I throw away all fractions. Miss Pepin — Good Morning. Mr. Scanlon — The incorrigible five per cent. Mr. E. Sullivan — You've got to have it in here, boys. Mr. H. P. Sullivan — You're trimming your folks. Miss L. Taylor — Put that in your cranium. Miss M. Taylor — Too vague. Miss Thibault — Where were you Friday X period? Miss Tucker — Don't leave until the 3rd bell. Mr. Woodbury — See me at two in 102. of . . . Abbott Candy Cars We have Costello . We have Clark Generals Heaven Hospital Presidents . Red Cross Rivers Sugar Summertime Toys We have MacArthur We have Paradise . We have Wards Cigars Clothes Colors We have Dodge We have Dexter We have Jackson . We have Blood We have Jordan . . We have Kane We have a Taylor We have Brown Dogs Fire Dictionary We have Webster . . We have Dane We have a Beach . We have a Ball We have Sparks What did she ask you on the test? Did you go to that party last night? I gave him back his class ring! Do you think you can get the car? She forgot to give us any homework! He wants the formula for washing soda. Our class has a session. 62 LITERARY Carol Anderson Barbara E. Smith Geraldine Gates Xancy Holmes SCHOOL NOTES Koula Georgalis Richard Kenyon Rosanne Faberman Esther Thomas Judith LeBlanc JOKES Frances Trodello Dorothy Kane Joan Docekal TYPISTS Helen Webster Dorothy Withington Red and Gray Board Editor-in-Chief Pauline Sjoberg '54 Assistant Editor Barbara Barton '54 Director Miss Mary Taylor BUSINESS David Hochberg Thomas Hession Nancy Cunningham George Adams Elizabeth Lanides Marcia Karis Patricia Montonen Liisa Liedes Susan Mangam Olga Kandianis SPECIAL FEATURES June Davis Roberta Whipple Barbara Palomaki Robert Cravedi Janice Wonkka George Thomas PERSONALS AND PUZZLES Dolores Cohen Aileen Suomala Barbara Julku William Sumner David Holman Diane INIeldrum ATHLETICS Betsy Chalmers Jacqueline Amer Jan Mylott Leon Jaffe Arthur Shapland 64 'J DEBATING CLUB OFFICERS Lejt to right — Mary Godley, President. Louise Lumnah, Treasurer, Anna Lekas, Secretary, Carolyn Kubiac, Vice-President. DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS Left to right — David Hochberg, President, Jan Mylott, Secretary, John Roncone, Treasurer, Nancy Handley, Vice-President. STUDENT COUNCIL First row, left to right — Helen Blood, Sally Congram, Matthew Connors, William Drury, Richard Wagner, Beverly Porter, Koula Georgalis. Second roic — Nancy Pierce, Aila Roiko, George Sawyer, William Blackwell, Richard Keoseian, John Lanides, David Hochberg, Jan Mylott, Nancy Johnson, Pauline Sjoberg. SENIOR HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES Fint row, left to right — Jan Mylott, Dolores Cohen, Agnes Kielty, Mary Godley, Helen Blood, June Davis, Dorothy Kane. Si-cond row — Carol Davies, John Ronconc, John Christiansen, Richard Keoseian, William Grenicr, Paul Bureau, David Hochberg, Helen LaManna. Absent — John MacArthur. Orchestra Directors, Edward Hanjian, George S. Talcott PIANO Anne Henreckson VIOLINS Stanley Chitoff Koula Georgalis Susan Mangam David Weeks clarixp:t William Connors Joseph Derderian Philip (iendron Olga Kandianis John Roncone Conrad Stone FLUTE Nancv Holmes TROMBONE Ruth Anderson Peter Clapp Joan Docekal Sandra Martin DRUMS Robert Daulton Robert Lockhart SAXOPHONE Carl Erickson Lauri Hallfors TRUMPETS Robert Bastien Frank Linhart Rodney Route Carol Thacher HORN Alice Anderson Donald Moseuk Nancy Pierce SOUSAPHONE Jonathan Davis STRING BASS William Pasquale PERCUSSION Richard Wagner Paul Ingram 68 II ini ' r I. mm -mm ■ rSs 'T TRUMPETS Bruce Abell '55 William Anderson '56 James Fortunato '55 Frank Linhart '55 Rodney Route '54 Carol Thacher '55 Robert Bastien '55 Robert Parkhurst '57 Vincent Parisi '57 Raymond Tower '57 SNARE DRUMS Vincent Cetrino '57 Robert Daulton '56 Robert Lockhart '55 Arlene Oksanen '57 Carol Mossey '57 SOUSAPHONES Jonathan Davis '55 Frederick Dudley '57 Donald Moseuk '55 Richard Owler '57 PICCOLO Nancy Holmes '55 SAXOPHONES Carl Erickson '55 Lauri Hallfors '57 Judith Kinsey '56 GLOCKENSPIEL Joan Irwin '56 Patricia Paterson '56 ALTO HORNS Alice Anderson '56 Nancy Pierce '55 CYMBALS Donald Hibbard 56 COLOR GUARDS CLARINETS Toby Chitoff '56 William Connors '56 Joseph Derderian '54 Philip Gendron '56 Olga Kandianis '55 John Roncone '54 Conrad Stone '56 Nancy Williams '55 Peter Tolos '57 Anne Henrickson '57 Edith Meridith '57 BARITONE HORN Patricia Anderson '57 BASS DRUM John Janell '55 TROMBONES Ruth Anderson '55 Peter Clapp '55 Joan Docekal '55 Bette Goodspeed '56 Paul Kendra '56 Sandra Martin '56 David Weeks '57 John Homan — '57 George Loescher — '56 David Carriere — '56 James Sheppard — '56 69 ill I, CHORALEERS First row, left to right — Loretta Sedilou, Georgia Barber, Barbara Smith, Carol Davies. Shirley Hill, Judith Matscn, Louise Healey, Dolores Bianchini, Annette Eleming, Barbara Bosserdet, Elaine Bianchini, Aileen Suomala, Carole Smith, Rosanne Faberman. Second row — Ruth Anderson, Sandra Martin, Barbara Bonnallie, Joan Irwin, Rita Garneau, Mary Marijanian, Elaine Lynch, Jenevia Bishop, Judith Metivier, Bette Goodspeed, Sandra Rundelin, Patricia Paterson, Tob ' Chitoff, Judith Dexter, Nancy Pierce, Mr. Hanjian. Third row — Virginia Sund, Beverly Farr, Raymond Beucher, David Rousseau, Jonathan Davis, Donald Moseuk, Arthur Shapland, Peter Clapp, Stanley Chitoff, James Dickinson, Helvi Mikkola, Alice Anderson, Anne Henreckson, Janice Beach, Judith Dimock. OPERETTA CLUB OFFICERS Seated, left to right — Ruth Anderson, Student Manager, Nancy Pierce, Secretary, Anderson, Vice President, Patricia Paterson, Assistant Treasurer. Standing — Peter Clapp, Student Manager, George Thomas, Treasurer. Arthur Shapland, President, Alice SENIOR LITERARY CLUB First roic, left to rit Iit — Elizabeth Chalmers, Mary Godley, Jan Mylott, Betty Welterlen, John Lanides, Barbara Barton, Richard VViinikainen, Janice Wheeler, Patricia Lundberg, Jacqueline Amer, Carol Anderson, Apncs Kielty. Second row — Marcia Dexter, Helen Blood, Caryle McGrath, Sherrill Villier, Carol Davies, Marcia Oksanen, Judith LeBlanc, Bettv Robinson, Pauline Sjoberg, Barbara Julku Mabel Bowen, Frances Moison, Dolores Cohen, Third row — William Sumner, David Hochberg, Rodney Route, June Davis, Barbara Smith, Dorothy Kane, Koula Ceorgalis, Liisa Liedes, Janet Beaumont, Robert Cravedi, Richard Kenyon, David Aho, John Keating. Absent —Rohtri2L Whipple, Helen La Manna. PRIZE SPEAKING FINALISTS Seated, left to right —RoUcrt Blake, Agn?s Kielly, Dolores Cohen, Carol Anderson, Richard Wagner. Standing — David Huchberg, Richard Kenyon. Absent — Roberta Whipple. If 5 1 jj Mj If THANKSGIVING DANCE COMMITTEE First roiL', left to right — Jan Mylott, Elaine Walkonen, Marcia Dexter, David Hochberg, Pauline Sjoberg, John Ron- cone, Jacqueline Amer, Linda Tienhaara, Patricia Montonen. Second ro'iv — Caryle McGrath, Suzanne Olson, Sherrill Villier, Elaine Lynch, Beverly Brown, Catherine Emma, Dolores Cohen, Betty Welterlen, Elizabeth Chalmers. Third row — Thomas Hession, James Sparks, Helen Webster, Liisa Licdes, Dorothy Kane, Corrine Maynard, Helen La Manna, Janet Beaumont, Richard Hansen, Norman Paradise. 72 JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE First roii', left to right — Joanne Rowell, Liisa Liedes, Helen Webster, David Hochberg, Barbara Barton, Judith LeBlanc, Pauline Phaneuf, Joan Hill. Second rov — Elaine Lynch, Joan Staveley, Pauline Sjoberg, Agnes Kielty, Dolores Cohen, Jacqueline Amer, Mary Godley, Roberta Whipple, Marylin Davis, Catherine Emma, Beverly Brown. Third row — Richard Hansen, Gerald Lcvitan, William Drury, Norman Paradise, Patricia Montonen, Thomas Hession, Richard Kcoseian, Linda Tienhaara, William Grenier, Richard Lakutis, John Roncone. GRAND MARCH 74 Mr. John Dunlap Ronald Desgroseilliers Mrs. Miriam Dunlap Dolores Cohen Laura Louise Lumnah Ellen Dunlap . Jan Mylott Roberta Vance Barbara Smith Cecile Pendleton Betsy Chalmers Harriet Scho field Carol Anderson Warren Price William Dooley Place: The living room in the Dunlap home. Time: Five o'clock in the after- noon of a day in June. J You Can't Take It With You .4 Comedy Three Acts by Moss Hart and George Kaufman 99 THE CAST Penelope Sycamore Sheila Koski Essie Carmichael Barbara E. Smith Rheba Dolores Cohen Paul Sycamore George Raymond Mr. DiPinna Joseph Derderian Ed Carmichael John Ronconc Donald August Sardinha Martin Grandpa Vandcrhof David Hochberg Alice Sycamore Jan Mylott Henderson Thomas Conry Tony Kirby William Doole ' Boris Kolenkhov Carmine lannuzzi Gay Wellington Norma Litsky Mr. Kirby Richard Wiinikainen Mrs. Kirby .. Jacqueline Amcr The G-Men Wesley Demont John Celona, Alvin Hclin, Ivcrs Lawrence Olga Frances Proctor THE SCENE: The home of Martin anderhof and the happy brood over which he presides in New York City. ACT I A Wednesday evening in late spring. ACT II A week later. ACT III The next day. 78 Angela Valera, Betty Robinson. Second row — Helen Webster, Noreen Frigoletto, Linda Tienhaara, Dolores Cohen, Thomas Conry, Agnes Kielty, Patricia Montonen, Janet Boland, Marcia Dexter, Sherrill 'illier, Carol Maki. Third row — Richard Hansen, Murry Clark, William Drury, George Bebick, Aila Roiko, Mary Godley, Roberta Whipple, Barbara Julku, Norman Paradise, Richard Kenyon, Rodney Route, Robert Cravedi. Fourth row — Roger Smith, James Pucko, Donald Bonnallie, Charles Pare, William Grenier, John Christiansen, Thomas Hession, Gaylord McCormick, Alvin Helin, Richard Lakutis, George Raymond. SENIOR PROM CHAIRMEN AND CO-CHAIRMEN First row, left to right — Liisa Liedcs, Carol Ward, Agnes Kielty, Thomas Conry, Dolores Cohen, Janet Boland. Second row — William Drury, William Grenier, Thomas Hession, George Raymond. lie cJOouLLv ig54 SENIOR CLASS SONG — 1954 Words by DAVID HOCHBERG Music by ANNE HENRECKSON Modemto Aswe le ivetWe ho-lls of Fitch-bo ng High Andthe door to rifeswin9S Wide_, We'l wa K the |)athw itVi h ead held high Andgor heoyts will swel I w [th |)v idle Our Ittind will Fill with 'me'm- o-nes Qor eyes v iUf i l with tecirs. As we tWjnK ofkoorgv-eot VIC -to-vies Of oOr Four sW pvt9lo-rK)05 years. We've studied hard, we've studied long, We've conquered all we've met. And now we sing our parting song With life's plans firmly set. 81 or 1954 THE RED AND GRAY ELIZ.IBETH A. II. SLEEPER Dedicated to the FitMurg High School ADA C. COGSWELL 1 — — 1 — _ r 1 r ? 1. All huil to our AI- ma Ma - ter, AU hail to the Kcd and Gray, All hail to our dear old 2. All hail to our Al - ma- Ma - tfr, For dt-ar to our hearts is she, Dear in the days now a •—A m. — 1 • 1 0 • r 1 cres c. hi,i h school, We'll cher-ish her name for aye. We'll {flo - ry in her tri- umi hWt-'ll weep for her in her fleet -in;,', And dear in the years to be. And when, our school days 0 - Vi-r. We meet on life's path « — r- 1 — I — loss, We'll wear her crown of vie - fry. We'll bear the w.'i;;ht of her cross, way, We'll fjre.-t with joy in pass - ing- The friends of the Red and Gray. A Three cheers for the Red and Gray, Al-ma Ma-ter we'U love for a t , We'll stand by the ri};ht and truth m  J ,r r n ,£-rrf-| r-T Sh'- tau;;ht us in our youth. Her no-ble les-sons we'll hold fast, So loi;c as life shall last, Hi-r praise and fame we'll sing: for aye. Three cheers for the Red and Gray. i First row left to right — Coach Stanley Goode, Manager Sleeper, 30 Sardinha, 60 Gazourian, 63 St. Germain, 95 J. Cclona, 32 Carbone, 90 Dooley, Co-captain, IS Lakutis, Co-captain, 66 Helin, 21 lannuzzi, 93 Ciuffetti, Manager Conry, Coach Dominic Guazzo. Second row — 29 Balducci, 20 Waaramaa, 94 Mellitt, 22 Erickson, 52 Boutwell, 35 Ingram, 34 Cardinal, 17 Dufort, 64 Newcombe, 92 Pezzolesi, 54 Kearns, 26 Lahdenpera, 97 Lashua, 53 Hay, 98 Jordon, Blanchard, Coach Edward Sullivan. Third row — 25 Georgalis, Maki, 86 Conrad, 39 Fortin, 33 Boulanger, King, 50 Hager, 62 F. Celona, 56 Thoma, 87 Bjurling, 27 Blake, 85 Quinn, 24 Misner, 96 Torcoletti, 55 W. Blackwell, 28 Sawyer, 61 Kelly, M. Blackwell, Favini, 14 Estey, 89 Boyd, 12 Granata, Caron, Siciliano. Varsity Football Team SCHEDULE Date Fitchburg OpponcrUs September 26 (home) P'itchburg 19 St. Johns 12 October 3 (away) Fitchburg 6 Waltham 7 October 10 (away) Fitchburg 0 Brookline 22 October 17 (home) Fitchburg 9 Gardner 20 October 24 (away) Fitchburg 6 Chelsea 21 October 31 (away) Fitchburg 21 St. Bernards 13 November 7 (cancelled) Fitchburg Rindge Tech November 14 (home) Fitchburg 27 Worcester North 0 November 26 (away) Fitchburg 0 Leominster 7 85 Seated, left to right — Manager Rodney Route, Richard Jakola, Richard Lakutis, Joseph Ciuffetti, William Dooley, Richard Keosian, Manager John Delaney. Standing — Arthur Shapland, Robert Musgrove, Alvin Helin, William Drury, Coach Oliva, John Roncone, Paul Loes- cher, Edward Mellitt, Donald Bonnallie. December 18 Alumni December 22 Salem January 5 St. Bernards January 8 Lawrence Central Cath. January 12 Leominster January 15 Athol January 19 Gardner January 26 Keene January 29 St. Bernards February 2 Worcester North February 5 Athol February 9 Gardner February 16 Keene i February 19 Worcester North February 22 Leominster Basketball Team SCHEDULE 1953-1954 here here away . . . here . away here here away away here here here here 50 48 46 68 56 50 S3 74 57 44 54 45 51 50 35 66 46 37 52 57 47 46 48 46 56 57 36 50 54 53 Won 9 Lost 6 89 LjoUoii: K(Jic, l I (, I'f lii -; iJi::r.l Moilanen, Lauri Hallfcrs, Robert Musgrove, Dcnaid AhuLcan. Middle Row — David Estey, Wiliiam Dcohy, Robert Barholm, Richard Lalvutis, Captain Alvin Helin, Ahvin Johnston, John Gazourian, William Drury. Top Roil- — Anthony Granada, Gerson Rafcr, Gerald Pezzolesi, Rennie Shattuck, Bruce Abell, Arthur Gcorgalis, Joseph Siciiiano, Coach William J. Dooley. Baseball Team I ASEBALL SCHEDULE '7 .S 0 pp. April 28 Keene 1 10 April 30 VVinchendon 1 4 May 11 Leominster 2 7 May 12 Keene 2 5 May 14 Nashua 1 17 May 18 Athol 1 2 May 19 Lawrence C t_— ..-aii 4 May 21 St. Bernards vl Postponed May 25 Leominster i ' . May 26 Gardner V 10 5 May 28 Nashua 1 9 June 1 Winchendon 4 7 June 3 St. Bernards June 4 Gardner June 7 Orange June 9 Athol 91 JUNIOR-SENIOR RELAY TEAM August Sardinha, William Dooley, Joseph Ciuffetti, John Gazourian, Al Lashua, Ronald Desgroseilliers, William Grenier, Richard Jakola, William Frisch, Ivers Lawrence, William Drury, Lawrence Carpenter, John Lanides, Alvin HeUn, David Aho, Donald Roy, Richard Lakutis, David Caput i, John Celona, Bernard Gillis, Anthony Delmonico, Donald Franciosi, Roger Carbone, John Roncone, George Raymond, Donald Bonnallie, William Craigen, Paul Bureau Co-capt., Gerald Levitan Co-capt., David Hochberg, Barry Wyson, Arsene Bajakian, Arthur Taylor, Robert Thibault, Mgr. Thomas Conry, Coach Armas W. Fillback. Lejt to Right President . August J. Sardinha President James S. Rubcrti Mayor Peter J. Levanti First row, left to right — George Adams, John Boyd, Donald Hafier, Kenneth Mattson, Jerry Oja, Al Lashua, James Fortunato. Second row — Frank Zichilli, Kevin Learned, David Blake, James Assimakopoulus, GeorRe Sawyer, Bruce Maki, August Sardinha, Gerald Levitan, Paul Bureau, Ronald Rossi, David Holman, Richard Delisle, Dave Stoddard. Third row — Coach Stanley Goode, Ronald Nelson, Frank Linehart, Lawrence Boucher, Paul Ingram, Peter Laine, Peter Lahdenpera, Boyd Lahdenpera, William Craigen, John Celona, William Kandianis, Richard Wagner, Manager Robert Bastien. Track Team SCHEDULE Wednesday April 28 Thursday May 13 Wednesday May 19 Thursday May 27 Wednesday June 2 Assumption here Nashua here Leominster there Gardner here Worcester there 93 Lejt to right — Bruce Reid, Roger Mayer, Robert Tofferi, Coach Robert Lemay, George Raymond, John Coffey, William Burger, Dale Erickson. Golf Team SCHEDULE Monday May 10 Thursday May 13 Monday May 17 Tuesday May 18 Monday May 24 Thursday May 27 Gardner here Nashua there Maynard here Gardner there Nashua here Maynard there 94 Lejt to right — Coach John D. Oliva, Roy Weymouth, Ralph Dominick, Leon Jaffe, Joseph Derderian, Paul Kendra, William Sumner, Robert Mattson, Stanley Kazogles. Absent front picttire — Richard Keoseian, Donald Franciosi. Tennis Team SCHEDULE April 12 Lawrence Academy April 19 Assumption April 30 Athol here here here May 14 Nashua here May 21 Nashua there June 9 Athol there 95 Boulder 1954 Assets and Liabilities As we, the Class of 1954, end our career as a unit of Fitchburg High School, we wish to make a statement of our assets and liabilities to our successors. Our assets we do not list as monetary figures; rather, we list them as personalities, for we are individuals banded together in common loyalty to our school. With this preamble, we present this statement of our assets and liabilities. WE H.WE A BUT NO (Adam)s Eve (.-Dho Bee Am (Wo) Wind A ( m (■ ) r I (,4«; )es , . Are Ander(io;;) Daughter (.4«0ina Fly Ars( aH)ian Road Ba(;a )ian Car (Ball) Bat Ba.r (holm) House Bar( on) Pound (Beach) Sand Be?Lu(champ) Challenger (Beo u)mont Arrow (Bp)bick Honey (Bent) Straight (Bern) dt Smoke (Bi )odeau Coin (Blood) Wound (Bo) land Peep Bonn(a ?f) Khan B(our) gcin Your Bout(well) Water (Bozej)en Ribbon B(rack)ett Hook B(rod)y Gun (Brown) Black Bru(nf«) Bell (Bureau) Dresser (Burger) Cheese (Caisse) Box Cala( nare) Horse (Cap)Mi Head Ca.r(bone) Dog Car( f«)ter Ink (Car) in«ton Driver Ce( o)na High Ch(a «)ers Beggar Ch(m7)iansen Watch (C )ffetti Gum (Clark) Gable Co(hen) Rooster Con(don) Quixote (Co«) ry Pro (C'ost)e () Price (Craig )L-n Rock Cr(ave)di Stre:t Cro(teo)u Coffee WE HAVE A BUT NO Cum(w?ng)s Tree (Dane) Hamlet (Davi)es Jones (Da)vis Goo D(eZ;M)onico Oak (Demon) t Monster Derde(nan) Math Desgrose(z7 )iers Sick (Dexter) Cigar (Die) onza. Jane (Dodge) Ford (Do)oley Don't (Dub)e Knight (Du) mg Re (Dru) ry Picture Em(ma) Pa Fla(77ag)an Colt F( eOcher Rent For(M7M)ani Mister F(ro«)ciosi Jump (Frech)ette Stale Fri(go)letto Stay (F;-f)sch Sat. (Ga )ien Stone ( Gaz ) ourain Auto Geor{ga )is Guy (Gill) is Fish Gin(.i;;-oj) Green G(orf)ley Even G(;'f«)ier Bird (Ham) el Eggs (Hand) ey Arm Han( ey) Flowers (Ha)nmh Ho (Hans)en Gretchen He(beyt) Lancaster (He) in Man Hen(a; )t Lang syne (Hi)ireck)son Hudson (Hessiun) Soldier (Hill) , Valley Hoch( berg) Ice I(ann)uzzi Jeffreys (Jack)son Jill Jaf( r) La }a(kola) . Coca (Jess) James ( o)hnson , Ann J()hn(,s(o«) Rock 98 Iie C ouUer ig54 WE HAVE A BUT NO WE HAVE A BUT NO J or (dan) Duryea ]u (ku) Baby (Kane) Sugar ( Ton) gas Tin KiLuliback) Front K(pat)ing Sleep (Kenyan) Grand Keo(ie)ian View (A'ie)Ity Lock (Kol) jian Furnace Ko {ski) Poles Kowe(sky) Blue La(Frf)nier Slave La(kut)is Bandage La ( Man )na Woman Lan(g o)is Shine (Lan)ides Surface (Lare)a.u Den {Lash)uii Whip Lai Roche) Insect (Lotii)rence Court ( Lea )zott Hawaii Le(B anc) Cartridge {Leed)s Follow Lep{pan)en Cover Levi( an) Gray (Z,?f)des Detector (LiOsky Match (Lum)niLh Abner hund(berg) Fitch (Lynch) Rope Lys((iOa Soil Ma.c(Arthur) King (ifad)onia Angry (Mak)i Form (Mik)koh Pat (March) ant Army (May) nard June McC(o -)mick Either Mc(Cue)n Play M.cG(rath) Anger McN (a Zy) Friend (MeDVitt Torme Met (calf) Cow (MilDer Grain (Moison) Poison (A o«)tonen Tue. (Murphy) O'Brien (Afy)lott Your {A'a)son Yes (0 i)anen Team (Olson Ah Ord(way) Alley (Pal) omnki Dog (Paradise) Heaven (Pare) Socks Pelle( z r) Dish (Phan)eul Breeze Pi(card) Game Pr(oc )er December Pr(own)cal Stove (Puck)o Ice (i?ai)mussen Berry ( a3')mond Bolger (Reed) Wind (J?2c j)ard Poor R(m)tala Out (Robin)son Spring (Roi) ko Rogers Ron (cone) Ice cream (Route) Highway (Row)e l Boat (Ro)y Oars R(uh) Huh (Sardin) ha. Fish Sim(on)ds Off (She) a Her S(Aer)win His S(io)berg Mary (Smith) Jones (Spark) s Flame (Stave) ey Barrel (Stewart) . Kings St. (Gerw) ain Cold Sulli(i)an) Moving (5M;«)ner Problem (Sun)d Moon Suom( a a) . . .' Mode (7an)guay Sun (Taylor) Thread (Teller) Story Thi{ia)ult Sheep ( Tie ) nhaara Clasp Tro(rfp Z)o Farmer Tur(foi)te Blanket Val(era) Decade Vildier) Truth ( Walk ) onen Skip (Ward) Hospital (Web) ster Spider (Welt )er]en Sore (Wheel)er Spoke (Whip)p e Cream (H'iin )ikainen Lose (Wit h)in ton Without Wol(i O Snow (Wy) son Wherefore 99 Room 207 — Miss Peabody Room 115 — Miss Mary Taylor 102 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS George Thomas, Ruth Anderson, Jane Longsjo, David Hohiian HIGH SCHOOL CLERICAL STAFF Lejt to right — Lou E. Brigham, Secretary; Margaret A. Lennon, Phyllis E. Thibault, Office Assistants er 1954 Flash! Flash! Flash! Flash! Seniors eligible for a Gold F award at the end of the first semester include: Carol Anderson June Davis Dolores Cohen Koula Georgalis Alwin Johnston, Jr Pauline Sjoberg Barbara Smith Janice Wheeler Helen Blood Mabel Bowen Elizabeth Chalmers Richard Wiinikainen Have you noticed how we've grown? — This was the all important question this week as seniors were measured for caps and gowns. However, faces became a little sadder, as all realized that soon graduation day would be upon us. A flash came down today from 312 — our own Herbert P. Sullivan and company are ready to embark for Washington. Herewith a warning is given to New York, Philadelphia and all points between and beyond. Nlay 1 through 7 is the danger week. F. H. S. is coming 1 IMr. Carl Perkins will assist Mr. Sullivan in keeping our seniors out of mischief. Fascinating, mirthful, exciting, tremendous - - these are just a few of the exclama- tions describing our class play, You Can't Take It With You presented Friday, April 23, 1954. Our sparkling classmates certainly gave a magnificent performance! Our Senior Prom, scheduled for June 11, should be a gala affair. The art com- mittee is busy preparing decorations for A Holiday in Rio. We are confident that it will be another Senior success. Stranger in Paradise, Ebb Tide, Secret Love, Young at Heart, O Mein Papa, Ricochet, Heart of My Heart, V. S. I Love You, Cross Over the Bridge, The Creep, Wanted, Bellbottom Blues, Til We Two Are One, Make Love to jNIe, You Alone. Rags to Riches, Here, From the Vine Came the Grapes, Woman, That's Amcflre, Happy Wanderer. Pajama Game, Me and Juliet, Can Can, Wonderful Town, Top Banana, Almanac, By the Beautiful Sea, The Girl in Pink Tights, Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Tea- house of the August Moon, Ondine, King of Hearts. TOP TUNES OF 1954 CURRENT BROADWAY HITS 107 er 1954 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS — CLASS BOOK 1954 Andy's Sport Shop 129 Army Navy Store 129 Asher Pants Co 129 Baron's 129 Becker Junior College 118 Belanger Hardware 130 Belliveau Furniture Co 130 Bergroth's Studio 130 Bcstco Builders' Supply Corp 130 Bird, Edward P 131 Book Shop, The 131 Bosk Funeral Home 131 Boucher Auto Sales 131 Boyle, D. A. Co. 132 City Plate Glass Co 132 City Steam Laundry 132 Ciuffetti's Market 132 Clover Hill Farm, Inc 118 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 133 Cochrane Insurance 133 Comfort Slipper Co. 133 Crocker, Burbank Co., Asscn 119 Cuming's Theatre 133 Custom Auto Body Sales, Inc 134 Danish St. Pharmacy 134 Davin, Dr. T. F 134 Davis, Allen C 134 DeBonis the Florist 135 Dejonge Co., Louis 119 DeLuxe Cleaners Dyers 135 Denipsey's Drug Store 135 DiLucci the Tailor 135 Dooling, T. M 136 Drury Sons Co., F. L 136 Dunn, Clifford E 136 Eagles 120 Economy Paint Supply Co. 136 Edwards Slate Co 137 Elks 120 Ellen's Card Gift Shop 137 Elliott's 137 Empire Shoe Rehuilders 137 Eve's Kiddie Shop 138 Eyles Electric, Inc. 121 Fairmount Cafe 138 Family Super Market 138 Fashion Center 138 Fennia Market 139 Fidelity Co-operative Bank 139 Finch, C. K. 139 Firestone Stores 139 Fitchburg Creamery, Inc. 140 Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Co. . . 121 Fitchburg Motor Sales 140 Fitchburg Music Store 140 Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co. . . 140 Fitchburg Optical Shop 141 Fitchburg Paper Co 122 Fitchburg Plumbing Supply Co 122 Fitchburg Savings Bank 123 Fitchburg Sentinel 141 Fitchburg Sheet Metal Works. Inc 141 Fitchburg Spinners Sales Corp 123 Fluet's Furniture Co 141 Foley Motors. Inc 142 Foster Son, Ralph S 142 Frattallone, Guy A 142 Gage Insurance Agency, Inc. 142 Gagnon, H. H 143 General Electric Co 124 George Bros 143 Giadone's Inc. 143 Goodwin Shoe Store 143 Grand View Nursing Home 112 Gruener Hardware Co. 144 Harry's Jewelry 144 Hedstrom Union Co 124 Helen's 144 Holland-Kenyon Machine Co 144 Hood, Tal 145 Hotel Raymond 127 Hyland Co., A. S 145 Independent Cab Co 145 Independent Lock Co. 125 Jennison Co. 145 Johnson Lumber Co., F. M 146 Johnson Co., Iver 146 Kaarela Corey 146 Kendall Catering Co 125 Kidder Davis 146 Kimball Son 126 Lawrence Klein 147 Lampila's Jewelry 147 Lane Co., F. H 147 Lashua, Levi 147 LeBlanc. J. R 148 LeBlanc Insurance Co 148 L'Ecuyer's Market 148 Lemay Office Equipment 148 Lesure the Florist 149 Levanti, Mayor Peter J. 126 Lewis Furniture Co 149 109 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Lo.khart Oil Co., In.-. 149 Long's Meiiji Shop 149 Loring Studio Ill Magnus Metal 150 MailyV Shoe Store 150 Marvo Oil Co 150 Matthews Motor Co. 150 Mazanec, Frank . 151 Micro Tool Co. 151 Milady's Beauty Shop 151 Miller Clothing Co. 151 Miller Motors. Inc. 152 Montouri Oil Co. 152 Moran Square Diner 152 Motor Mart of Fitchburg Corp 152 Motor Parts Service, Inc. 153 Murnik's 153 Murphy Drug Store 153 Nathan Inc.. S. M. 154 New England Tel. and Tel. Co 116 Nursery Center 154 Old Mill, The 153 Oliver Furniture Co 154 Pananos. Angelo 154 Park Pharmacy 155 Passios, C. 155 Patari Oil Co. 155 Penny Bryn Shoppe, Inc. 155 Pierce's Greenhouses 156 Porter, Earl 156 Primeau Pharmacy 156 Putney, Inc., W. E. 156 Ray's Diner 157 Ritter for Flowers 157 Roberts' Furniture Co. 157 Rogers' 157 CLASS BOOK 1954 (Com.) Romano Son, A. 158 Romano's Harvard St. Market 158 Rome's Clothing Co. 158 Root, Harold F. 127 Roux's 158 Russell's Market 159 Safety Fund National Bank 159 Salny Salny 159 Schrader's Markets 159 Scott's, Jewelry 160 Secino, Frank 160 Service Electric Co. 160 Smith Bros. 160 Smith Printing Co. 161 Spots Co. 161 Sprague, F. H. 161 Stevens Business College 161 Tater's 162 Taylor, Arthur S. 162 Television Appliance Corp. 162 Tom's Diner 162 Tower's General Tires 163 Tri-City Dairies, Inc 163 Union Coal Co. 163 United Co-operative Society 128 Victory Auto Supplies 128 Ward, Joseph D. 163 Ware, Thornton K. 114 Webber Lumber Supply Co. 164 WEIM 115 WFGM 117 Woodcome. Paul J. 113 Worcester County Trust Co. 164 Worcester North Savings Inst. 117 Yellow Cab Co 164 Y. M. C. A. 164 The Class of 1954 sincerely thanks all of the advertisers whose snpport has been of great help in making this book possible. It is hoped that the Class of 1954 and its friends will reciprocate, when- ever possible, by patronizing these merchants. 110 LORING STUDIOS Portraits of Individuality 280 Main Street Telephone 2-5612 Park Building Fitchburg, Mass. Ill lie C oulcler 1954 Compliments of GRAND VIEW NURSING HOME S3 GARNET STREET FITCHBURG MASSACHUSETTS Rita M. Roncone Telephone Oivner-Maiiager Fitchburg 2-3030 112 Iie C oulcler 1954 PAUL J, WOODCOME Insurance Agency, Inc. Established 1891 — Incorporated 1953 Phones 3-7407 3-7408 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 113 Iie C otJclev 1954 Compliments of THORNTON WARE 114 C oulcler ig54 Congratulations, Class of 1954 . . . Your Good Neighbor Radio Station WEIM 1280 on Your Dial lis YOU'LL REALLY ENJOY? Here's what the Telephone Company offers girls finishing High School — A chance to fill an important job. y' A chance to earn good pay, regu- lar raises, paid vacations. A chance to enjoy friendly com- panionship, meet new people, make new friends. This is your chance to do vital work . . . get a job with plenty of responsibility and oppor- tunity for advancement ... be associated with a reliable Company that's known and respected everywhere — a Company you ll l)e proud to work for. Come in and talk to us. Get all the details. But do it now, so you'll have a head start. The NEW ENGLAND TElBphDHE TELEGRAPH Company 116 C Boulcler ig54 W F G M E ORECAST REAT OMENTS for all the members of THE CLASS OF '54 FITCHBURG 1580 K. C. Your Music and News Station Compliments of WORCESTER NORTH SAVINGS INSTITUTION Depot Square Fiteliburg, Mass. 117 Ite ( Boulder 1054 BECKER JUNIOR COLLEGE oj Business Administration and Secretarial Science A CAREER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Worcester Massachusetts Associate in Science Degree DAY DIVISION PROGRAMS Accountiii : Executive Secretarial Administrative Secretarial Medical Secretarial Business Administration Retail Merchandising: Commercial Journalism Secretarial Finishing Stenographic Secretarial Transfer privileges ivith many leading colleges Coeducational — Dormitories — Athletics — Placement Service CATALOG ON REQUEST Compliments of CLOVER HILL FARMS, Inc. 118 e cyOoulcler ig 4 Com I dim ents o f CROCKER, BURBANK CO., ASSCN. ComplimeiUs of LOUIS DEJONGE COMPANY SURFACE COATED PAPER 119 lie C oiiLLv 1954 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1954 from Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 448 24 Grove Street Fitchburg, Mass. Best Wishes to the Graduates of 1954 . . . FITCHBURG LODGE OF ELKS 120 e ryJ oulcler ig 4 Compliments of EYLES ELECTRIC, Inc. 659 River Street Filchburg, Mass. Telephone 2-1040 LU 2-4756 Live Wire Outfit 121 Iie C oulclev 1054 Compliments of Fitchburg Paper Company and its Decotone Products Division Compliments of FITCHBURG PLUMBING SUPPLY CO, 122 'Systematic Saving Spells Successr Learn this easy lesson and your road through the workaday world will more surely lead to happiness and a fulfilment of your desires COMPLETE THRIFT SERVICE FITCHBURG SAVINGS BANK 745 Main Street Compliments of Fitchburg Spinners Sales Corporation REPRESENTING Fitehhurg Yarn Co. Watatic Spinning Mills, Inc. Wachusett Spinning Mills, Inc. 123 Best Wishes for Success . . . GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Fitchburg. Massachusetts Compliments of HEDSTROM-UNION COMPANY Good Luck, Class of 1954 . . . j INDEPENDENT LOCK COMPANY i CoTuplinients of KENDALL CATERING COMPANY 56 North Street Fitchburg. Mass. 125 i Graduates of 1954 KimbalFs Store for Men and Boys extends lo you young people its heartiest congratulations and best wishes. May you strive to do your part in making the world a better place in which to live. KIMBALL and SON CO. 480 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Best Wishes for Success ... to the Class of 1954 Mayor Peter Levanti 126 Complinicnis of HOTEL RAYMOND Compliments of HAROLD F, ROOT 127 Compliments of UNITED CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY SUPER MARKET — BRANCH MARKETS Gift Shop Coal Dairy Fuel Oils Bakery Service Stations Main Office: 815 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of VICTORY AUTO SUPPLIES 829 Main Street Telephone 2-9332 128 e Ajoulcler 1954 For Your Sports Needs . . . ANDY'S SPORT SHOP Team Outfitters of MacGregor and Goldsmith Equipment 216 Daniels Street Compliments of ARMY AND NAVY STORE 332 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of THE ASHER COMPANY Manufacturers of Men's and Slndents' Slacks Compliments of BARON'S CARDS GIFTS 17 Years of Friendly Service 300 Main Street Telephone 2-2907 129 T lte C oiilcler 1954 BELANGER HARDARE 282 Water Street Fitchburg Compliments of BELLIVEAU'S A Place to Buy Good Furniture 108 Daniels Street Telephone 2-4127 Thank You Seniors for Your Patronage . . . BERGROTH STUDIO Telephone 2-1775 775 Main St., Fitchburg, Mass. BESTCO BUILDERS SUPPLY CORP. 47 Duck Mill Road Telephones: 3-3724 — 3-3725 130 Ite r(Bou Icier ig54 Best Wishes to the Class of 54 EDWARD PATRICK BIRD Chairman, Worcester County Commissioners THE BOOK SHOP Books — Cards — Gifts — Records RADIOS AND RECORD PLAYERS — LENDING LIBRARY 536 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. JOHN A. BOSK, Inc. Helpful — Friendly — Courteous SERVICE — Local or Distant Telephone 2-3633 85 Blossom Street Compliments of BOUCHER AUTO SALES and and PHIL'S GARAGE 500 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. 131 Iie C ouUev 1954 Compliments of D. A. BOYLE COMPANY Established 1857 Ninety-seven Years of Service 290 Water Street Telephone 3-6494 CITY PLATE GLASS CO., Inc. Plate and Window Glass Reliable Dealers in Glass — Modern Store Fronts Mirrors of Every Description — Mirrors Re-silvered and Re-styled Glass for Automobiles Steel Sash Glazing Dial 2-3907 7 Lunenburg Street CITY STEAM LAUNDRY, INC. 170 North Street Telephone 3-7822 Fitchburg, Mass. JOSEPH CIUFFETTI Groceries and Quality Meats 268 Water Street, Fitchhurg Telephone 2-2517 132 I eOTTlED UNDER AUIHORItt Of THE COCA-COIA COMPANY BY Compliments of COCHRANE INSURANCE COMFORT SLIPPER CORPORATION PARKHILL MILL — FITCHBURG, MASS. Home of Greater Entertainment . . . CUMINGS THEATRE Telephone 2-1107 Always Tug Feature Pictures, News and Comedy Continuous Show Daily 1.30 to 10.30 Shows Change Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 133 Uie 71 1 1 CyJoulcler 1054 Compliments of COMPANY DANIELS STREET PHARMACY, Inc. SERVICE with a SMILE — PROFESSIONALLY CORRECT 233 Daniels St., Fitchburg Telephone 5-5822 DR. T. F. DAVIN 455 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. ALLEN C. DAVIS Engineer and Surveyor — Re ;;. Sur. No. 5396 Appraisals — Supervision of Construction — Estimates Land Surveys and Development 7 Brigham St., Fitchburg Telephone 3-7212 134 C ou Icier ig54 DeBONIS THE FLORIST Flowers for All Occasions Telephone 5-4327 715 Main St., 0pp. City Hall Fitcliburg, Mass. Compliments of DELUXE CLEANERS DEMPSEY'S DRUG STORE Paul W. Dempsey, Reg. Pharm., Prop. 145-147 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg, Mass. Latest Styles in . . . TUXEDOS AND WHITE COATS for Rental PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED DiLUCCI - the Tailor Established Since 1922 19 Day Street Telephone 5-4550 135 ZT ie C ottlclev 1954 Compliments of THOMAS M. DOOLING Compliments of F. L. DRURY SONS COMPANY Complete Insurance Service for Home, Car and Business Johnsonia Builfling — Telephone 2-0055 — 520 Main St., Fitchlmrji Compliments of ECONOMY PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY 588 Main Street Fitehbiirg 136 lie r(BoulJer ig54 Compliments of WILLIAM EDWARDS SLATE COMPANY General Contractors and Roofers 87 Water Street Telephone 2-9107 Compliments of ELLEN'S CARD GIFT SHOP 364 Water Street Fitchburg Compliments of ELLIOTT'S Fitchhurg s Busiest Jewelry Store Compliments of EMPIRE SHOE REBUILDERS 137 Iie (Moulder IQS-i Compliments of EVE'S KIDDIE SHOP 393 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. THE FAIRMOUNT CAFE 123-127 Fairmount Street Italian- American Food at its Gloriest Best The Finest in Entertainment Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1954 FAMILY MARKET Compliments of THE FASHION CENTER The House of Service and Quality 221 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 138 e cyJou Icier ig54 Compliments of FENNIA MARKET, INC. Telephone 3-3222 24-26 Academy Street Fitchbiirg, Mass. Compliments of FIDELITY CO-OPERATIVE BANK Corner of Main and Grove Streets Compliments of C. K. FINCH Distributors of COOPER TIRES, TUBES AND BATTERIES 992 Main Street Fitchburg Compliments of FIRESTONE 843 Main Street Upper Common Telephone 3-6484 139 Iie C ouUer 1054 Compliments of FITCHBURG CREAMERY, INC. 40 North Street Fitchburg FITCHBURG MOTOR SALES, INC. Telephone 3-3001 21 Willow Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of FITCHBURG MUSIC STORE THE HOUSE OF MUSIC 175 Main Street Compliments of FITCHBURG MUTU AL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 781 Main Street 140 Compliments of FITCHBURG OPTICAL SHOP 699 Main Street Compliments of FITCHBURG SENTINEL Compliments of FITCHBURG SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. 125 Lunenburg Street Telephone 2-4837 Compliments of FLUET'S FURNITURE COMPANY QUALITY FURNITURE AT FAIR PRICES Telephone 3-6027 63 Fairmount Street Fitchburg, Mass. 141 e C ouldev 1054 Compliments of Your LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALER in Fiu hbur FOLEY MOTORS, INC. 222 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg, Mass. RALPH S. FOSTER SONS Real Estate Sales — Insurance — Appraisals — Property Management 336 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of GUY A. FRATTALLONE Insurance R (il Estate 324 Water Street Telephone 3-4435 B. E. GAGE INSURANCE AGENCY, Inc. General Insurance Safety Fund Building Fitchburg, Mass. 142 e cJOouLLr ig54 Compliments of H. H. GAGNON REALTOR Corner Day and Cherry Streets GEORGE BROS. A Step Ahead in Style and a Mile Ahead in Quality 386 Main Street Compliments of GIADONE'S INC. FURNITURE Philco Refrigerators Sealey Mattresses Compliments of W. C. GOODWIN, INC. For 55 Years a Good Place to Buy Good Shoes 8S6 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. X43 Iie C oulclev 1054 Compliments of GRUENER'S Fitcltburg's Finest Hardicare Valspar Paints Valspar Vaniishes 31 Main Street Compliments of HARRY'S JEWELRY STORE 359 Main Street Compliments of Helenas Compliments of HOLLAND-KENYON MACHINE CO. 147 Broad Street Fitchbiirg, Mass. 144 fie lloiilder igf)4 HERE'S TO A HAPPY FUTURE WFGM lad, kirk, tal A. S. HYLAND COMPANY OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE EQUIPMENT GREETING CARDS SOCIAL STATIONERY 753 Main Street Telephone 2-5422 Best Wishes to the Class of 1954 . . . INDEPENDENT CAB COMPANY DEPEND ON INDEPENDENT 13 Prichard Street Fitchbnrs, Mass. TWO-WAY RADIO Compliments of THE JENNISON COMPANY 145 Compliments of F. M. JOHNSON LUMBER COMPANY Everything in Sporting Goods — Kodaks and tovclties MAKE THIS OUR HEADQUARTERS Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. SIO Main Street Fitchbiirg. Mass. Compliments of EDWIN E. KAARELA and GEORGE C. COREY 484 Main Street Compliments of KIDDER DAVIS, INC. 692 Main Street Fitchburg. Mass. 146 Compliments of Lawrenee Klein Lumber Company Wholesale Only 470 Main Street Fitchburg. Mass. Compliments of VEIKKO LAMPILA Jeweler 68S Main Street Fitehbiirg, Mass. Compliments of F. H. LANE CO. W here Style and Quality Meet' Compliments of LEVI LASHUA 147 l lic C I ottldcr 1054 J. R. LeBLANC Your Jeweler DIAMONDS WATCHES 26,J 2 Fairmount Street Henry J. LeBlaiic Insurance Agency Complete Insurance Service REAL ESTATE 18 Grove St.. Fitchburg Telephone 3-4437 Henry J. LeBlanc, Jr., Associate BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1954 L'Ecuyer's Water Street Market, Inc. LEMAY OFFICE EQUIPMENT Complete Selection of Portable Typewriters and School Supplies Opposite Railroad Station 148 Oie (Boulder igS4 LESURE THE FLORIST 5 Putnam Street Compliments of LEWIS FURNITURE SHOPS Homo of Nationally Advertised Merchandise 645 Main Street Fitchburg. Mass. Compliments of LOCKHART OIL COMPANY, INC. 1050 Main Street Compliments of LONG'S MEN'S SHOP Quality with Style at Popular Prices 385 Main Street 149 lie C oulclev ig54 Compliiin'nts of MAGNUS METAL DIVISION of NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY Fitchburg Massachusetts Compliments of MARTY'S SHOE STORE Compliments of MARVO OIL 10 Lunenburg Street in Moran Square Where you Buy Gasoline Retail at W holesale Prices MATTHEW'S MOTOR COMPANY Chevrolet Cars 17 Snow Street Telephone 3-4874 ISO may good fortune be yours class of 1954 frank mazanec fitchburg telephone 2-3703 Best Wishes from . . . MICRO TOOL CO., INC. 170 High Street Fitchburg, Mass. ''Builders of special tools and machinery to make industry more efficient' Telephone 3-6102 Hair Styling MILADY'S BEAUTY SALON Prop. Charles Piccicuto 484 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of MILLER'S Ladies' and Men's Apparel 331-333 Main Street Fitchburg isi fie Sooitlclcv 1054 Compliments of MILLER MOTORS, INC. Your PONTIAC Dealer in Fitchhurg 113 Lunenburg Street Best Wishes '54 from '26 MONTOURI OIL COMPANY mCORPORATED 68 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of MORAN SQUARE DINER Compliments of MOTOR MART of FITCHBURG CORP. Your Chrysler-Plymouth Dealer 162 Water Street 152 Compliments of MOTOR PARTS SERVICE, INC. Compliments of M U R N I K ' S 689 Main Street MURPHY'S DRUG STORE Eugene J. Murphy, Rri:. Pharm., Mgr. Telephone 3-3932 Main at Day Street Fitchburg, Mass. THE OLD MILL Route 2A, Westminster, Mass. — Between Gardner and Fitchl)urg Serving Breakfast — Luncheons — Dinners OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR — 7.30 A. M. - 10.00 P. M. Tel. Westminster 15 153 T lie C oulclev 1054 Compliments of OLIVER FURNITURE COMPANY Fitchburg's Largest Store 1954 CLASS CLOCK will he placed in our store window sometime in May. Every Senior's name will appear on the clock dial. The clock will he wound so it will stop during the day of graduation. The minute hand will stop at a senior girFs 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 already has a watch and it was purchased here in 1954, she or he may have -SlOO in cash instead of a watch. S. M. Nathan, Inc. Registered Jeiieler American Gem Society 471 Main Street Fitchbvirg NURSERY CENTER Johnsonia Building For Dependable Photographic Coverage in the Future Years YOUR OWN SCHOOLMATE ANGELO PANANOS, Photographer WEDDINGS — BANQUETS — BABIES — PARTIES Dial 2-9746 Fitchburg, Mass. 154 Compliments of PARK PHARMACY L. Wiinikka, B. S., Registered Pharmacist 833-835 Main Street Telephone 2-9112 C. PASSIOS MEN'S CLOTHIER Formal Wear for Rent 854 Main Street Telephone 2-2885 PATARI OIL COMPANY Heating Oils and Service Station 267 Mechanic Street Get acquainted with Penny Bryn quality foods Buy your fancy decorated cakes for all occasions at penny bryn food shoppe, inc. 558 Main St., Fitchlnirg Telephone 3-4102 Tjie ( Boulder 1954 PIERCE'S GREENHOUSES Corsages and Cut Floivers for all Occasions 66 Klondike Avenue Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of EARL R. PORTER, Inc. PRIMEAU PHARMACY R. A. St. Pierre, Registered Pharmacist, Proprietor The Prescription Pharmacy Since 1888 902 Main Street Telephone 2-3237 W. E. PUTNEY, Inc. All Kinds of Insurance 1S6 e cJiouLLr 1954 Compliments of RAY'S DINER 242 River Street RITTER for FLOWERS Corsages Unusual 360 Main Street Telephone 3-4301 Congratulations from ROBERT'S FURNITURE COMPANY MoY the Years Ahead be Happy' 9 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg Compliments of ROGER'S In the Square THE COAT AND DRESS STORE OF FITCHBURG 1S7 C oulclcv 1954 A. ROMANO SON Groceries — Meats — Provisions Dial 2-5122 358 Water Street Compliments of ROMANO'S HARVARD STREET MARKET Compliments of ROME'S CLOTHING CO. 633 Main Street Phone 3-6404, 3-6405 ROUX'S - The Leather Store COMPLETE TRAVEL SERVICE 340 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 158 Iie r oulcler ig54 RUSSELL'S MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries — Frozen Foods Phone 3-4027 58 Cascade St., Fitchburg Compliments of . . . The Safety Fund National Bank of Fitchburg Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of SALNY AND SALNY Compliments of SCHRADER'S MARKETS 298 Kimball Street — 199 Milk Street 159 Complimt'nis of SCOTT JEWELRY COMPANY Chct Pliska, Manager 379 Main Street Fitchburg FRANK SECINO Tailor 202 Water Street Fitchburg Compliments of SERVICE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., Inc. Telephone 2-3855 SMITH BROTHERS SALES AND SERVICE Office Machines 9 2 Prichard Street 160 Iie (Boulder tgS4 For Quality Printing SMITH PRINTING COMPANY Printers of the 1954 Boulder 53 Water Street Telephone 2-0212 Compliments of SPOTS AND COMPANY Dry Cleaning — Cold Fur Storage Compliments of FREDERICK H. SPRAGUE COMPANY, Inc. Spiagiiemade Since 1896 FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of STEVENS BUSINESS COLLEGE 15 Oliver Street Telephone 5-5702 161 Compliments of TATER'S BEVERAGES ''Drink Talers true fruit he ventres Compliments of ARTHUR S. TAYLOR Compliments of TELEVISION APPLIANCE CORP. 223 Main Street Opposite Railroad Depot Fitchliurg. Mass TOM'S DINER Thomas Skotnicki, Proprietor 82 Water Street Telephone 3-9471 162 lie r houUer 1C) 4 Compliments of TOWER'S GENERAL TIRES TRI-CITY DAIRYMEN'S CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. Milk Cream Buttermilk Flavored Milk Orangeade Eggs Our Specialty — Super Swiss Homogenized Milk 1151 Main Street Fitchburg Since 1896 99 Rollstone Street Telephone 3-6466 Congratulations to the Class of 54 JOSEPH D. WARD STAl E REPRESENTATIVE 163 OiG c(Boul(ler 1054 Compliments of WEBBER LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY Compliments of WORCESTER COUNTY TRUST COMPANY -TAXI- Yellow Cab Company, Inc. Dial 3-6401 — 24 Hour Service Compliments of FITCHBURG Y M, C, A. 164 fi-lchburci -Wiqh School ham Sircc.i' ''Public LibrCLrL] 3 P 3 , i Nashua G«r rudtGor«lon 153