Fitchburg State University - Saxifrage Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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103 Albee Street RACHEL ANN MURRAY Rae Fitchburg, Massachusetts The rising blushes which her cheeks o ' erspread, Are opening roses in the lily ' s bed. Rachel hardly realizes how greatly those troublesome blushes have helped to win our hearts. When we returned to school for our fourth year, we were all delighted to find that this sweet little miss was to be one of us. She has indeed become one of our sincerest friends. Each of us wish that she might be near us for many years to tell us a story now and then in the captivating way that only Rachel has. When she recites, the class immediately becomes absorbed in Rachel and her story. Outside of class we find the same sincere little Rae with all the sparkle and pep that add to her attractiveness. Day Girls ' Association, Women ' s A. A., Windmills of Holland, Bowling, Women ' s A. A.-Men ' s A A. Revue, Music Box Revue, Hockey. CHARLOTTE PAULINE O ' BRIEN Obie 36 Blossom Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts The village athlete you here will meet; In all kinds of sports she knows no defeat. Charlotte, the third member of the triumvirate, is one of the most studious of our class. Charlotte can be depended on at all times, and more than once has saved the day for the less studious by her fifty minute reports. Her ability as a public speaker was evidenced by her Assembly talks and in Mr. Parkinson ' s classes. Charlotte was very loyal in going out for all athletics and excelled in all sports. Best of luck, Charlotte. Women ' s A. A., Halloween Party Committee, Hockey, Soccer, Women ' s A. A.-Men ' s A. A. Revue, Bowling, Basket B all, Tennis, Track. WALTER JOHN PATON Walt 34 Hancock Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Of their own merits, modest men are quiet. Walt is a very quiet and unassuming youth and was never really known to any save those in his J. H. S. class. He has proven that he is a friend worth having by his aid to his classmates. His wit and humor are in evidence in every class and it is not strange to hear a voice break out in class with some new version of the subject. Walt and his partner, Male, have the reputation of putting the radical spirit into J. H. S. II and carried it right through this year. To you we can only wish every success and happiness in your chosen profession. Men ' s A. A.

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82 Pleasant Street, RUTH FORSTER LYON Leominster, Massachusetts A silent woman is always more admired than a noisy one. Ruth returned to us for her fourth year rather reluctantly. Soon she found that the new attractions of our class outshone those of Princeton, and now we find Ruth a loyal supporter of J. H. S. IV. She has proved a valuable member, always ready to do her share whenever called upon. Ruth can always be depended upon to find the most interesting literature, and we ask her advice before making our choice of a new book. We hear that Ruth is quite a cook — and she doesn ' t deny it. Possibly she intends to become a Cooking teacher, or it might be that she realizes that such ability is an advantage along another line. If you are looking for Ruth, she can usually be found in the locker room answering questions on cooking-recipes. We are sure that the success which she has already started will follow her through life. Women ' s A. A., Day Girls ' Association, Hockey. IRENE ELLA McCOLLESTER 16 Nashua Street Ayer, Massachusetts The secret of success is constancy to pier pose. Irene came back to us after having taught for two years, to give us the benefit of her experiences in the field. She is one of our studious commuters who manages to get here every morning regardless of the weather. Whatever Irene undertakes we know will be successful be- cause of her earnest and untiring efforts. As for professional attitude, she surely has It. Women ' s A. A., Day Girls ' Association. MARY DOMINICA MULLEN 17 Pacific Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts She looks as clear as morning roses newly wash ' d with dew. Everyone knows Our Mary. Who could escape being captivated by her charming sociability, her frank, friendly smile, her blue eyes, sparkling with mischief, and her contagious joy of living? Her en- tertaining conversation and ever-ready wit have made her immensely popular with everyone. One needs only to glance at her dance program to be assured of this. Mary is our shining light in athletics. When we first entered Normal we hailed her as Helen Wills ' successor. Since then, by her whole-hearted enthusiasm she has won for herself a place on all of our athletic teams. We know that Mary will have no need of hanging a horseshoe over her door, for if versatility and personality are attributes of success, Mary ' s ship will be brimming over with happiness and good fortune. Women ' s A. A., Day Girls ' Association, Hockey, Bowling, Tennis, Halloween Party Committee, Junior Reception Committee, All-Nor- mal Hockey Team, Track.

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HELEN MADELINE RIORDAN Winter Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Graceful, witty, sweet and gay, Laughing and joking along the way; A friend and pal so good and true, ' Tis hard to find another like you. Helen is one of the liveliest members of J. H. S. IV. Any time classes seem a bit dull you can rely upon Helen to break the mon- otony. The praise given Helen by her principal and co-workers last year prove her ability to uphold the profession in no ordinary manner. We owe much to Helen for the success of the Women ' s A. A.-Men ' s A. A. Revue. Those tulips sure were artistic, Helen! A familiar sight in the corridors are Helen, Charlotte and Katherine, the inseparables. We wish you all kinds of happiness, Helen, and a continuance of the promise of success already shown. Women ' s A. A., Halloween Party Committee, Women ' s A. A.-Men ' s A. A. Revue. 99 Pearl Street KATHERINE MARY RYAN Kay Fitchburg, Massachusetts A happy little lass, youthful and gay; A friend indeed we ' ve found in you Whom we ' ll miss in every way. Katherine is one of the little but snappy members of our illustrious class. Her size doesn ' t mean a thing though, because she ' s right there when anything is going on. She proved her ability last year by her successful management of those eighth grade boys. Her willing co- operation and class spirit was evident by the success of the Halloween Party and the Men ' s A. A.-Women ' s A. A. Revue. Kay is rarely seen without her pals, Helen and Charlotte. We wish you happiness and success in your chosen profession, Katherine. Women ' s A. A., Day Girls ' Association, Halloween Party Commit- tee, Class Play Committee. EDWARD PHILIP SALMON Fish 205 West Boylston Street Worcester, Massachusetts For rhetoric he could Aot open his mouth, but out there flew a trope. What ' s that? What information? Well, ask Fish. He ' ll answer all your questions and offer suggestions, but never does he require, nor does he even expect you to follow his advice. This virtue, combined with a spirit of good fellowship, a happy faculty of doing the greatest pos- sible amount of work in the shortest possible time, a whole-hearted disposition to enter anything and everything designated to relieve the dull monotony of scholastic duties, are a few of the many qualities that have gained for Fish a niche of no small proportions in the hearts ( of his fellows, and ranked him high with his superiors. When the years roll by and we of Twenty-seven take a peep into this book we recall Fish and to our minds will come the thought, And still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew. Men ' s A. A., Mohawks.