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

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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

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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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BEATRICE CECELIA GAYNORD “Thy spirit, ndependence, let me share.’ Behold our chief youthful exemplar of la vie mod- erne, but feminine withal to the last degree. Beatrice is always cheerful and enthusiastic, and ever prepared to fall in line and codperate. She is fond of swimming and tennis, and is an inveterate hiker. Of her future plans we are uncertain, but we think that in the fall Beatrice will be enrolled in one of New England's best known secretarial schools. Best of luck, Beatrice. CORNELIUS EDWARD GEARY “His friends and fortunes one could guess, By his fine habits and gentleness.” Neil has been prominent as a student, a debater, and a musician. Amid his many activities he has through his genial, cordial manner won a host of friends. His work as assistant manager of the year book has met with a marked success, and we now regard it as a prelude to his future achievements. Whatever institute he chooses for his future studies will receive one of the finest and most loyal graduates of St. Bernard’s. HELENA ANN GORMAN “Just a wee bit of humanity with a great mind.” Oh, My! the qualities little people possess. Helena, demure and reserved, is noted among her friends for the fine, stable character she possesses. She is an en- thusiastic follower of the basketball and football teams and cheers lustily at the appointed time. With her genial, energetic manner may she set out, and proceed prosperously along the highways of the future. DOROTHY MAE HACKETT “She's Full of life, and full of fun.” Think of a never-failing good nature, a happy dis- position, and a smile that refused to remain hidden, that’s Dot. Beneath it a seriousness of intent and de- termination of purpose has carried her through a dif- ficult course of studies with more than usual success. That such good fortune may attend her in the future is the earnest wish of her classmates of 1936. HELEN FRANCES HARTNETT “Knowledge comes only from faithful study.” Helen is noted for her broad smile and willingness to help others. She is very much devoted to study for which her reward is found on the High Honor Roll. As sincerity and cheerfulness marked her in school, so we hope they will mark her in life. We trust that fortune will smile on her as she leaves the portals of her Alma Mater. 22