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

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‘a: he oe 4 PATE Withee “ 7, 4 ss ee a Petal Sere Re ME WALTER JOSEPH MORSE 6 Fourth Street, Leominster Commercial Course Walter, a veritable giant both physically and in the powers of persuasion, has furthermore, as violinist, given his faithful services to the school orchestra. Foot- ball appealed to him, but he excelled in debating. We, of the Senior Class extend our heartfelt appreciation for the unselfish labor with which he played his part in the different activities of the school during his four years. May Dame Fortune smile benignantly on this worthy graduate of our Alma Mater. ALFRED JOHN MURPHY 99 Temple Street Classical Course Alfred is one of these rare individuals who can make life worth while. No matter what the circumstances may be he can adapt himself to the situation, and in some mysterious fashion make the worst appear the best. While many wonder and Alfred denies any knowledge of the trait, those who know him can readily give the answer. It is the result of a nature that can see nothing but the good around it. May you continue, Alfred, to practise this same trait as a student at Holy Cross. WILLIAM O'CONNOR 200 Charles Street Classical Course William is a young man of fine stature, a splendid student, and a pleasant companion. He was for four years an outstanding athlete, Captain of the 1934 Foot- ball Team, a three-letter man, and the bulwark of St. Bernard’s defense in all sports. For all his size he is a quiet, self-composed young person with outstanding qualities of kindness and generosity. Good luck for the future, William. MARGUERITE THERESA O'DONNELL 11 Whitmore Street, Leominster General Course Rita has come from Leominster every day for four years to swell our ranks at St. Bernard's. At the same time meek and imperative, she was always solicitous for her friends, and ever ready to defend their interests. We do not know what her future plans are, but we are all confident that she will be successful and happy. 26

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ELEANOR FRANCES MERRICK 97 Harrison Street, Leominster Classical Course A friendly, genial manner has characterized Eleanor, throughout our four years’ acquaintance. She displayed great enthusiasm as a member of both French and Latin Clubs, and the various social activities of the school. Although her future plans are hidden from us, we feel sure that she will enjoy a most prosperous life, and will always be happy in recalling her pleasant sojourn at her Alma Mater. ELIZABETH ANN MORAN 21 Holt Street Classical Course It would be difficult to imagine Betty to be down- hearted. Although experiencing the very great sorrow of being deprived of both father and mother during Junior year—a circumstance in which we heartily sympathized with her—she ever showed herself courageous and womanly. She has two predominant hobbies—big dogs and little dogs. Ever gracious in doing favors and essen- tially likeable, Elizabeth has held and always will hold a high place in our affection. RUTH MARGARET MORIARTY 15 Henry Street General Course Ruth is preéminently the fun-loving spirit of our class. She is always seen with either Helen or Ellen. Whenever she is absent the whole class is quiet, and her companions seem to be lonesome. She has, however, never let her fun-making interfere with her studies for she has always been an A-1 student. We all wish you every success in the future, Ruth. IRENE HELEN MORIN 53 Granite Street Commercial Course Irene was so retiring and reserved that we could scarcely say anything about her were it not for her win- some smile. Then, too, there was her enviable record as a pursuer of the Commercial Course. Her name was continuously on the Honor Roll and we are confident that if she continues the same assiduous attention to duty, a fine future will be hers. 25

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MARTHA LOUISE O’NEIL 174 Highland Avenue General Course Here is a member of one of the most delightful quartets of the school. With Mary, Kitty, and Betty, Martha forms an unusual grouping of girls, at an age when whims and fancies run high, and prevent the stability of such friendships. So far the chums have been inseparable and we only hope that the simplicity and charm of Martha’s school days will hover about her in the future, and add much to her happiness. BEATRICE JOSEPHINE PADULA 16 Boyle Court General Course If Beatrice had never become a member of our class we might not have noticed that we missed a worthy personality, but since we have met her, we realize that without her we would have truly lacked an important cog in the wheel of our high school career. Cheerful and pleasant this diminutive Miss lightened the cares and anxieties of those pupils with whom she came in contact, and the remembrance of her genial influence will long prevail after her departure from St. Bernard's. LEONARD HUDSON PAIGE 24 Norwood Ave., No. Leominster Technical Course Wisdom and sagacity prevail in the well formed char- acter of Leonard. Doing homework during recess ac- counts for his solitude at times, but it is no indication that Leonard is a solitary or anything like one. His business activities outside of school hours account for the necessity of his recess procedure. His obliging man- ner and generosity in the use of his “‘chevy’’ for school activities will be long remembered and appreciated, and we hope that he will be rewarded by an unusual success in the field of business. ADOLPHUS JOSEPH PETEKIVICZ 28 Institute Street Commercial Course We have in Adolphus a fine stalwart, strapping chap and a smiling, happy youth. This is how he came to us in 1931, and after four years of arduous work he is leaving still smiling and happy. The years of strenu- ous study did not bother Adolphus even though he had to maintain and uphold the high standards of his class. We do not know his plans, but we are certain that if he continues along the same path success and universal success will be his. 27