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

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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

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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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CHARLES BERNARD PIERCE 100 Maverick Street General Course “Red” has always been just on time for school al- though he lives only about a two minutes’ walk from the school. Quiet and unassuming he has made his way through school acquiring many new friends along with keeping the old ones. He has always done well in his studies and although we do not know his inten- tions for the future we are sure he will be a success, and we trust that he will not forget his comrades at Sask YVONNE ESTHER POULIN 143 Fourth Street, Leominster Commercial Course Sincerity, loyalty and helpfulness are only a few of Yvonne's attributes. For four years her smile and pleas- ant manner have won for her the esteem of all her classmates. Her achievements along commercial lines have been unparalleled in the history of the school, and the Class of ’35 is confident of her future success. CATHERINE ELIZABETH PYNE 32 Fulton Street General Course Betty's keen blue eyes and warm smile are among her external charms, but what shall we say of her many other qualities that have so endeared her to the Class. Ever willing to assist in any undertaking, she was a valuable asset to the Class of ’35 who offers her its sincere thanks and God's blessing for the future. PHILIP FRANCIS RAGUSA 7 Young’s Road, Lunenburg General Course Phil, a steady, quiet chap, was ever engaged in his school work and its success. Such characterization is invariably given only to those who are held in the high- est esteem, and Philip is no exception to that rule. As far as the worries of books were concerned, Philip was an academic oracle, Whatever activity he joined found him a diligent worker and thus we know Success will be his, for it is the keynote of loyalty and courage such as his. 28