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

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JAMES PATRICK HIGGINS “A city lad, but gently born and bred.” Jimmie, our sturdy little chum from the heart of the parish was so much in love with studies that he scarcely missed a day during the four years. Early in the morning before classes began his head would be buried in a book, but the last bell at 1:25 could not ring soon enough for his ardent spirit to bound free from stu- dent restraints. Best of luck, Jimmie, through the years. FRANCIS JOSEPH JOTKA “So silent but so eloquent in speak- ing the Creator's name.” Francis’ plan is to travel around the world, and we know that he will do it, for he recognizes the fact that ‘‘where there’s a will there’s a way.’ A de- voted and sincere student from the beginning Francis now leaves us an erudite and scholarly man of whom St. Bernard’s will boast in the coming years. HENRY JAMES KELLEHER “Music has charm to fill the savage heart.” For four years Harry has starred as trap drummer in the school orchestra. We feel sure that some day Harry will reach the top and replace Gene Kropa as Benny Goodman's drummer. His ready smile, and his straight-forward friendliness has been a leading factor in Our associations with him. We sin- cerely wish him a deluge of success in the future. EMMA EDNA FERRAZA “With thy clear, keen joyance languor cannot be.” Emma is small and a bewitching brunette. What she has lost in stature she makes up for in mirth. Never a merrier little lass went through our classic halls, and the beauty of it all is her delightful simplicity. May the future return your happy smiles, Emma. NORMA ELIZABETH FLAHERTY “Blue were her eyes as the fairy flax, her cheek’s like the dawn of day.” Norma is one of the pretty and popular girls of our class. She is prom- inent in social activities and has done very well in entertaining the student body during plays. Her plans for the future are unknown but we are sure she will succeed as she has in the past. BARBARA ROBERTA FLYNN “She holds her little thoughts tn sight, Though gay they run and leap.” Barbara, a little beacon light in our scholastic field, never failed also to beam upon us with delight in all school festivities. Her sincere, ardent nature just captivated us so that now at parting we find it hard to express the usual ‘‘fare thee well’’ as we go our different ways. [25]

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MARY MARGARET EGAN “To know her ts to love her, And to love her, has been our pleas- 2” ure. In her indescribable little way, Mary has won the love and affection of all. Her titian locks form a bright halo for her delicately shaped features. She never slipped up in lessons, and on this we base our glowing hopes of the future. ALICE PHILOMENA ENWRIGHT “Sing away sorrow, cast away care.” Alice is one of the sources of the applause in the cheering section at all athletic games. With her winning smile and charming manners, she will reach the summit of her business career in the not-far-distant future. JANE MARGARET ESKOLA “There is sweet music here that softer Falls Than petals from blown roses in the grass.” Dame Fortune played us an unfav- orable turn when she withheld from us acquaintance with Jane until our Sophomore year. It didn’t take us long to visualize a first-class student and classmate. Our parting with her is all too soon, but the friendship formed is a compensation. WILLIAM HENRY GREER “Like to the lark at break of day arising.” Bill Greer, one of the best liked boys in the class comes from famous “Tar Hill.’ Always happy, witty and smiling, he is ever surrounded by a group of friends. What an athlete he is, not to mention his achievements in hockey! He is the ‘“‘King of ‘Tar Hill,’’ and has the good wishes of all the Senior Class as he embarks for his future career. Hasta la vista, Bill, and not Adios. RALPH GROSSI “Mischief never thrives without wit.” Ralph, one of the brightest students in the class comes from the Mohawk region of Fitchburg. He is smart, gay and humorous and is always in the midst of an eager group. He loves sports having a perfect attendance rec- ord at the athletic contests. Lots of luck, Ralph, and may you prosper in your coming years. JOHN CHRISTOPHER HACKETT Jack’s genial smile and ready wit has been the delight of us all. He has been a potent factor on athletic teams, especially the baseball squad, and in the meantime has always managed to keep up in his studies. He is prom- inent in our social activities, and is one of Fred Allen’s most devoted admirers. Au revoir, John, lest you should for- get your French. [24]

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JUNE ELIZABETH FOSTER “Here lies the promise of future worth.” June is one of the most placid and composed members of the universe. We can never recall seeing her ruffled or ill-humored, and that is an enviable record. At some time or other we lose balance even when the session slip is justly due. Not so June. Would that the w orld con- tained more of her type. NOELLA MARY GOSSELIN “True worth ts in being, not seeming.” Noella swelled our ranks this year for the first time and made a worth- while addition to the Senior enroll- ment. More than that her gracious bearing made a refreshing companion for lunch period, and we must say that we all returned to class feeling happier from our intercourse with her. CATHERINE ELEANOR GRAY “The duties of her state of life, she does fulfill with much delight.’ To someone who wondered at the influx of trade at the lunch hour we Seniors proudly affirmed that it was all due to the simple good nature and winning smile of our ‘“‘Kitty.’’ May your whole souled earnestness, ‘‘Kitty,’’ bring you out on top. HENRY ANTHONY KELLY “He that ts faithful in that which ts least is fatthful also in that which is greater.” Manager Henry has had opportuni- ties in abundance to prove his faith- fulness. And he has proven himself true gold—faithful in his managerial responsibilities, faithful in his re- porter’s job and, oh yes, faithful to style. Here is our tribute, Henry— “Semper fidelis.”’ RAYMOND JOSEPH LAVALLEY “On thetr own merits modest men are silent.”’ “Nick’’ as he is called, and nobody knows why, came to us just four years ago from West Fitchburg and has been an outstanding member since. He played quarterback for two years on the football team, and besides this he was Treasurer of the Latin Club. Best of luck in the future, ‘‘Nick.”’ ROBERT JOSEPH LEBLANC “TIT hold the fates bound fast in iron chains.’ We will all miss ‘‘Bob’’ immeasur- ably after graduation, and we know our Alma Mater will too, for he was an invaluable support in athletics, par- ticularly that waning sport, baseball. As pitcher and catcher he did marvel- ous work and we wonder how his successor will ever reach the heights he attained. Good luck, ‘‘Bob.”’ [26]