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

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ELIZABETH ANN DESMOND “Her voice was ever soft and gentle.” Her pleasant manners and unruffled calm, together with her scholastic ability, have set forth a worthwhile example of a good scholar. Much more could we say about her various talents, but we know that her modesty forbids it, therefore we will content our- selves with offering Elizabeth our sincerest wishes for a future that will be a compensation for her work as a high school student. ANITA THERESA DESROSIER “How often have her actions taught How fine a smile can be.” A smile for everybody seems to be Anita’s motto, for her pleasant disposition has gained her a host of friends. A calm serenity hides a fun-loving heart, and she is always ready to appreciate a good time. Evi- dently she loves the fathomless seas, for somehow, we have learned that her ambition is to render service to the sick cast upon the stormy billows. May success attend your pluck, Anita. ANTHONY JOHN DININNO “The noblest mind the best contentment has.” As the hour of parting draws nearer it becomes doubly hard to express our feeling regarding this dark-eyed comrade of ours from Arlington Heights. We were attracted from the first by his affability and kindliness, an d feel that his winning personality will secure for him a successful future in the business world. The Class of '36 wishes you much happiness, Tony. JOHN EDWARD DONELAN “There is no wisdom like frankness,” John, like the rest of us, is ever ready for his share of the fun, and although an earnest hard-working student, had managed his time so well that his after- noons were given to business practice in a local store. He has secured unusual prominence by his achieve- ments in the Debating Society, and also by his work in the orchestra. We all wish John every success in the future. SALLY FRANCES DONOVAN “Of surpassing beauty, and In the bloom of youth.” Sally is one of the popular members of our class, pretty, charming, a good dancer, and the possessor of a lively sense of humor. She was an unfailing parti- cipant in all our school socials, and on every occasion cheered lustily the athletic contests. May her pursuit of learning in the coming years bring Sally as much pleasure as did her high school days. 19

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JANET HELENA CUNNINGHAM “True to herself and her friends.” The recollection of happy days cannot but conjure memories of genial, happy Janet. Her carefree dis- position has often cheered our path and brightened our hours during her four years with us. We feel certain that her wholesome cheerfulness will be a big asset in the nursing profession which she plans to enter. PHILIP CHARLES CUNNINGHAM “Today whatever may annoy The world for me ts joy, simple joy.” In Philip, our “‘Allegro’’, we have the epitome of wit and good nature. His effusive good spirits indicate an implicit faith in “‘l’Allegro’’ but we find at times that beneath the surface there is a touch of “Il Pen- seroso’’. He was an active moulder of the annals of the class, when he cheered and cheered the teams to victory. A firm believer in social obligations, he has ever been courteous to their demands. Keep up the good work, Phil, is our parting admonition. MARY MARGARET DARCY “Her hand ts ready and willing.” Mary is a likeable girl, a splendid student, and a true friend. No one has ever been heard to speak ill of her, as she is always ready and willing to help wher- ever she can. We do not know her plans but whatever she chooses she has the good wishes of all her class- mates for a successful future. SILVIO PETER DE BONIS “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” The above is ‘‘Yak’s’’ motto for he is ever to be found in the midst of the fun. One of his hobbies is landscape gardening. In his spare time, he always calis on his friend, Fred, and together they get to work. We predict that “‘Yak’’ will take up his father’s busi- ness, and we wish him every happiness. HELEN Lucy DEL BEATO “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of Nature.” Always happy and full of glee, Helen is ever sur- rounded by a group of merry classmates. She believes in the proverb ‘‘Smile and the world smiles with you. Weep and you weep alone’, for we have yet to find her gloomy or a victim of the blues. May your sunny, jovial personality carry you lightly over the crags of time, Helen. 18

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ELIZABETH ANNE DOOLING “Carefree as the wind am I.” Nothing ever worries Elizabeth, she takes things as they come along. Not even studies dare to bother her, and yet we find her always with the work prepared. She is a graceful skater and many a clear cold winter's day has found her skimming over the glassy surface of Coggshall Park. When it comes to rooting at the athletic contests, she is there with all the ardor of youth, and it is our wish that this youthful spirit lighten her path through life. HELEN FRANCES DUNNE “Wistful, and shy, and gay She stole into our hearts for aye.’ Helen was another of our rooters from West Fitch- burg, and chalked up a perfect attendance record in spite of the distance. She is a laughing, happy girl who knows how to become serious at the right time. Her affability is unrivaled, which certainly ought to contribute to her future success in the world of busi- ness. Here we take leave of you, Helen, with every wish for your future happiness. MARY ANN FATTORI “A gentle maid, of aspect fatr.”’ Mary is one of those girls ‘“‘you just can’t help liking.’’ She always sees the funny side of things, and her happy outlook has always helped her friends over the bumps of school-life. Her favorite sport is basket- ball. We are all looking forward to a splendid debut for Mary in the stenographic field. MARY MADELINE FENTON “Contentment is found, When she is around.” Here is a happy, jovial girl who refuses to be dis- - turbed by anything or anybody. Mary’s great interest has been sports, as proved by her attendance at the gym classes. She hasn’t told any of us her plans for the future, but we think that the world of business will offer her the best of opportunities. Here’s to suc- cess, Mary. JOHN FRANCIS FINNERON “Real loyalty ts hard to find, But our John has the secret key.”’ In the years to come we will delight in recollections of John as our efficient classmate, who was ever busy, sometimes on his own interests, very often in behalf of others. We shall remember a good turn here and there, acts of friendship, and above all a most generous nature. With such anticipations, we take leave of him, hoping that good Fortune may ever accompany him. 20 i.