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

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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.

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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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FRANCIS EDWARD FISCHER “A goodly share of laughter in his eye.” Frannie is one of our athletes and a star at that. If laughter and geniality are some of the requisites of popularity, then Frannie is there with the goods. As captain of the 1935 Footbail Team, he unquestionably added much to its splendid record and paved the way for a record-breaking team next year. Best of Luck, Fran, in the future. PAUL FRANCIS FLAHERTY “Friends and acquaintances are the surest passpotts to the future.” “Flats’’ is one of our best liked seniors, and has often made his friends beat in rhythm to his spark- ling wit. He has been vitally interested in all school sports and has done his best to uphold the fine calibre of the football squad. He will be greatly missed by his companions of ’36 who will long remember his infectious mirth and unfailing good humor. EILEEN AGNES FLYNN “Serene, and resolute, and still, And calm, and self-possessed.”” Regularly Eileen came every day on the bus, and her records show that she meant business in doing so, for she is an outstanding member of the General Course. She is a quiet, attentive, and charming student who has endeared herself to all her classmates. Best of luck, Eileen, and may your future be as successful as your past. FRANCIS JOSEPH FOLEY “The knowledge of words ts the gate of Scholarship.” Joe has been throughout a great supporter of all school affairs. He will be remembered as one of the school’s best debaters, and as a dramatist of unusual talent. He served efficiently as secretary to the De- bating Society, and also took active parts in the Latin and French Clubs. On his departure from St. Ber- nard’s, he unconsciously impresses this fact upon us that a boy of his type, a boy whose attempt in every branch was recognized for its merit, cannot fail. RAYMOND WILFRED FORTIN “T am monatch of all I survey My right there ts none to dispute.’ Sincerity, loyalty, and generosity are but a few of Ray’s winning qualities. His interests in history were deeply rooted, and by his earnest endeavor to clarify some question of the present day, he often saved a sinking comrade from the marshy precincts of an afternoon session. Many thanks, Ray. He is very pop- ular with his classmates and we all trust that his future will be as happily spent as his school days at St. Bernard's. , 21