St Bernards High School - Bernardian Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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BEATRICE ALOUISA BENINATI “Time is never heavy on her hands.” Beatrice is a happy girl delighted with all that life is offering her. She excels in many sports, being espe- cially interested in swimming and hiking. From much experience already secured in business life we feel cer- tain that success is already hers. WILLIAM ADOLPH BERGERON “Tet me die to the sounds of sweet music.” From the beginning William has revealed himself as a youth of discriminating tastes and keen insight. He has shown a marked preference for soft strains of music, but in all activities he had a keen interest. In the orchestra as a saxophonist he was a valuable asset, and his good work was only equalled by his fidelity and application. We have appreciated him not only for his earnestness, but also for his friendliness and genial ity, and trust that Fortune will smile on this worthy graduate of St. Bernard's. EDWARD JOHN BERNARD “Competition is the Spice of Life.” If this quotation is true, then Ed. is well seasoned, fer whenever he is about, there is sure to be friendly controversy. He, and a certain other Edward verify this statement all too often. Throughout the four years we have found much to admire in him, and much to value in his sincerity and straightforwardness which we feel he will display to much advantage in his future life. MARY CATHERINE BIRD “The fatrest garden tn her looks, In her mind the wisest books.” Our Math. genius is a most charming person. Be- sides possessing high mental faculties for math. and the classics, she is a most agreeable companion with whom to become acquainted. One of the several stu- dents from Leominster, since the first day of her Freshman year she has never missed a period of school. This exact attendance has attributed much to Mary’s success, It is her intention to attend State Teachers College next yeat, and once again we repeat the old saying, ‘‘our loss is their gain.”’

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PRESTON ALEXANDER BAKER “IT came, I saw, I conquered.” The pride of Westminster, and why not? Preston is in school rain or shine and is interested in anything connected with it. He played on the Football Team. acquitted himself splendidly in the field of oratory, and is an all-round Honor Student. ‘There is a popu- ular rumor about that he will in time gain great official dignity in his home town, and we know that he will then play true to his title of a ‘St. Bernard’s High School Graduate.” YVONNE ZOE BASQUE “Graceful in name and deed.” Yvonne is noted as one of our demure little stu- dents who seldom is heard, but often is seen working diligently and earnestly at her school work. When you penetrate the reserve that surrounds her you find a most genial and entertaining young lady—traits that will stand by her in her business career. RENE JOSEPH BEDARD “A little mischtef now and then, Is relished by the best of men.” Rene was certainly one of our best-natured boys. He believed in taking everything just as it came, even to “bumping off” football carriers. His hobbies (for he has many) were footbal! and the exercising of ‘‘Pop Fletcher’s'’ horses, and how he exercised them! We know his future will be free from gloom. EVA DORIA BELANGER “Mildest manners and gentlest heart.” On Eva's joining our ranks we received an invalu- able increase of friendliness and sincerity. An affable gentle maiden, she could be serious and painstaking when the need arose, and when there was question of lessons Eva was never found to shirk. Students of Eva's type are not common, and that is why she will live long in the memories of all of us.

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PAULINE ALICE BIRD “Thou'rt such a testy, teasing, pleasing lass. There ts no living with thee nor without thee.’’ When the words ‘“‘happy and carefree’? became a set phrase they were meant to describe personalities like that of our “‘Birdie.’’ Even math. exams will not detract from her jolly spirits, but why should it when she always rates one of the highest and has adorned the Honor Roll for four years. She is an accomplished pianist and favored us with ‘‘Manhattan Serenade’ at the Junior Reception. She plans to enter Regis Col- lege, so here’s to Success, Pauline. HELEN GERTRUDE BISAILLON “Sweet are thoughts that savor of content.” Anything affected was absolutely foreign to Helen's nature. Herself an open-hearted, frank-speaking girl, her example preached an eloquent sermon to others, and her girlish enthusiasm and sincere willingness to be a real friend made us early appreciate her qualities as a schoolmate. As trust and sincerity marked her in school, so, we hope they will mark her in life. ALINE MARY BISSONNETTE “A merry heart and a cheerful countenance.” Aline comes to us from our neighboring city, Leom- inster. All classmates will readily confirm the above quotation for she truly has a ‘‘cheerful countenance.”’ Aline has followed the Commercial Course and sel- dom had the Honor Roll appeared without her name. She intends to continue her studies and we wish her ufiending success. IRENE MARY BLAQUIERE “In friendship I early was taught to believe.” Irene has always contributed a tone of dignity and reassurance to the Senior Class which has made her classmates conscious of the elements of her worth. In her we have discovered symp athy, good humor, and determination of character that will carry her far in life. May her rewards be in keeping with her efforts.