Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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good-naturedly-insulting to certain members of the football team. In addition to the cheerleaders dance routine, the skits, the band, the majorettes and the Raider, some important speeches were made. Athletic Director Doug Grutchfield stated, perhaps the best point, when he said that the Fitchburg High Football team was not playing just for themselves but for the pride of the entire Fitchburg community. That, in fact, is what the (right) Mr. Fred Sullivan-the voice heard around the world, (below) Missy Sulin twirls to the music. I do have nice nails don't I? 20

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What in the World What in the world would make Michelle Woodard sit on Chris Cucchiara's lap, make Ron Burke sit on Mark Winters lap; make Mr. Sullivan rant and rave in a cardboard box; and make Mr. Berthiaume display his wondrous talent of belly-puffing? The answer, of course, is the Thanksgiving Day Rally. This high pitched, wild frenzy, is the annual excuse for Fitchburg High Football fans to go crazy. It is two hours of entertainment — the term used loosely — on or about the oldest high school rivalry in the I IS or THE country. Fitchburg vs. Leominster. The crowd was especially excited this year with the belief that this was to be the year of the long awaited upset. Mistress of ceremonies, Booster club president Lori Lareau, calmly introduced the cheerleaders as the opening act, and after that the place was wild. After the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders performed some of their best cheers, it was skit time. As usual, the procrastinating class of 1985 saved the skit preparations until the last week. But, also, as usual, the class of 1985 put on a great show. Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving was a success due to the seniors personalities and props. Then again, what skit could be a failure that included Mr. Fred 'Til sell anything Sullivan and Mr. Ron how far can you stick your stomach out Berthiaume. Also deserving high honors in the Thanksgiving Day skit category was the Freshman class. Their football reunion was original, humorous and Even pregnancy can't keep Mr. Berthiaume from the stage. And now for something completely different, Rob Dassault, a man with three hands. 19

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As the Fans Filed Out. IILM Thanksgiving Day Rally has always been about. It is a chance for the students and faculty of Fitchburg High along with the parents and friends of Fitchburg to show their pride in the Football team. Finally, the stage went to the Football team. Coach Dubzinski talked about the team's record, it's hopes for becoming the first team since '72 to beat the Devils, and it's great players who would lead the team to that victory. Then Coach Dubzinski extended welcome to the student body to come to the game Thanksgiving Day. At last, as the Alma-Mater played, the fans filed out of the auditorium. (left) Oh God, I lost my dentures! (below) Gee Ron. it would be embarassing if this got into the Year- book''! 21