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

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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]

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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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RICHARD PAUL L’ECUYER “With faith unshadowed by the night, And courage to essay.” Dick is one of the most popular fellows of our class. Why? Because with his sunny disposition is coupled the fact that he is always ready for a good time. As to his future aspira- tions, his silence has kept us at bay but, nevertheless, we feel confident that he will measure up to our ex- pectations of him. HERBERT WILLIAM LONG “To do what ts impossible, for talent ts the mark of genius.” Although apparently quiet and re- served, Herbey is one of the most fun-loving Seniors. All through high school he displayed his admirable friendliness and geniality which we trust he will carry with him through the pathway of the years. CHARLES EDWARD MAXFIELD “The only way to have a friend ts to be one.” Here is a jovial, kind, and thorough gentleman whose outstanding scholas- tic attainments have brought him to the forefront. His unassuming dignity captivated us. His deep sincerity, we hope, will never allow his friendships made at St. Bernard’s to crumble in ruins. Luck, Max, and plenty of it. MARY ELIZABETH HANLEY “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” General belief is that the above is Mary’s motto. If such is the case she has gone a far way on the road to future contentment. We trust that you will always have occasion to laugh, Mary, but the great thing, of course, will be to smile if the world should frown. BARBARA MARY HEALEY “She may be quiet, she may be shy “But see the mischief in her eye.” All who know ‘‘Barb’”’ can easily say that this quotation fits her to a “T.’’ She's been in the midst of all the fun since she’s been with us; and without her happy chuckle, our good times would never have been so com- plete. The best of luck to you in the business world, ‘‘Barb.”’ MARY ELIZABETH HIGGINS “Beneath that shy extertor, there lies a heart of gold.” Mary is a quiet, dignified young lady, but these qualities are balanced by enough wit and good humor to make her a delightful schoolmate. We always noticed that a beaming smile was ever about to break forth on her lips even on the dullest days. She was a real American high school student intensely interested in all sports of the moment. Keep it up, Mary. [27]