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

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MARTIN LEO MORLEY “The mildest manners, and the gentlest heatt.”’ Leo has been immensely popular with every member of our class. It is not his extraordinary achievements but his simple eagerness to be a good scholar and sportsman that has made him one of our best liked Seniors. He belongs to the Spanish Club. Best of luck, Leo. RICHARD DONALD MULLOY “°Tis easy to recognize a man with a will.” “Ricky's bashful smile and chummy ways has won us all over to him. He showed great ability in athletics this past season although basketball didn’t seem to attract ‘‘Ricky’’ any further than being an enthusiastic rooter. Keep your personality, ‘Ricky,’ and you'll draw everyone to you as you drew us. PAUL ARTHUR NADEAU “With eagle pinions soaring to the skies,” Paul is certainly the best natured boy of our class. He earnestly be- lieves in the motto ‘‘Never trouble trouble until it troubles you.’’ He is an active member of the French Club where his talent has lent much to the enjoyment of all. JEANNETTE ALMA LANDRY “Sweet intercourse of looks and smiles; for smiles from reason flow.’’ Here we have a Senior, intent on work and scholarly attainment. Yet we have never known Jeannette to be absent from any extra-curricula event. In fine she is an all-around girl, cour- teous, obliging and above all atten- tive to the least details of class work, whence she has enjoyed the enviable record of a high honor student. Con- gratulations and good luck, Jeannette. JEANNETTE NATHALIE LAPRADE “Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.” Our future memories of Jeannette will be replete with soft gentle man- ners, and obliging acts of kindness. Never waiting to be called on to as- sist, but ever alert to offer a service was her characteristic trait, and we trust that such genuine good fellow- ship will mark her in her work as bookkeeper after graduation. FRIDOLINE ROBERTA LEBLANC “A gitl light hearted and c ontent I journey through God’s world.” Book lore is Fridoline’s forte. If you don’t think so, just ask her about one of the novels on the supplemen- tary list. Why some pupils should neg- lect a book report is an unsolved mys- tery to Fridoline. In fact she would like a book report almost every day. Best wishes, Fridoline, that in the business world you may be able to keep it up. [29]

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BARBARA ELIZABETH HUGHES “Honored be she, she beams on the sight, “Graceful and fair, like a being of delight.’ Barbara, one of our live wires, is a high honor student. Apart from her scholastic ability she possesses the rare quality of considering others before herself. Her school days consisted of study, sports, fun and reading, and we sincerely hope that in the future she will continue this “‘medias res.”’ DoROTHY MARY JOYCE “So sweet a face, such angel grace.” To the fact that Dot comes from the sunny southside we attribute her wreathed smiles and even temper. Ever alert to study and work she’ found time, nevertheless, to excel in dramatics and debating. In her higher studies, we hope Dot will not forget the dramatics. IRENE MARIE LAMOTHE “Truth shines the brighter, clad in verse.” Western Massachusetts contributed greatly to our illustrious class when Springfield sent us Irene to prepare and mold for her immediate entrance into the commercial world. We soon became fast friends of Irene, and now feel a close bond with the great wesi- ern city of our beloved state. Best wishes, Irene, for a splendid career, GEORGE FRANCIS MCSHEEHY “He was ever the best man in the field.” Mac’s tall, distinguished-looking form has been a welcome sight within our walls for four years. Pure grit won him fame on the gridiron, and his brilliant shooting helped to win the basketball championship at Taun- ton in ’37. We know in future years Mac will still rate ‘‘round the tops’’ in whatever he participates. Lots of luck, Mac. WALTER ALBERT MONAGAN “His smile speaks the virtues of friend- ship and sincerity.” “Red,” our candid camera-man, might well be called the most helpful member of the class. His ever present smile has made him a friend of every- one. As an ardent supporter of all school activities, he was constantly on the alert for something new and worth- while for his classmates. We trust a happy and successful future will smile upon him. ‘THOMAS JOHN MORAN “To will is to succeed.” During the first three years of his high school career, Tom was known as a high honor student. In his Senior year, however, he turned to dramatics and debating as an additional outlet for his talents, winning much praise for his excellent portrayal in ‘‘Nerves’’ and his commendable performance in the Diocesan Debate at Northampton. His keen sense of humor and willing- ness to help his friends have made him a great favorite. [28]

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PAULINE ANNE LEGER “Winsome and Bonny.” Although small, Pauline has man- aged to come all the way from Waites Corner rain or shine every day. She would often have taken us off our feet, if we were not seated, by her clear, resonant recitations. We could hardly believe it was our Pauline who was declaiming in so forceful a way. Her jubilant little spirit moved about us sO unassumingly that it is with regret that we say goodbye. YVONNE THERESA MARCOTTE “To know her ts to be her friend.’ Yvonne is another dainty little miss who has added much to the credit of the Class of ‘38. Her simple and good cheer gave always an unlimited supply of class spirit. St. Bernard High School will undoubtedly sustain a great loss when Yvonne departs in June. RITA ROSE MCGOWAN “To women silence gives their proper grace.” If old Sophocles could have beheld Rita he would have been proud of the above quotation accredited to him. In her, he would have seen a perfect model of what his words convey. Be- sides Rita’s popularity was a due re- ward for such poise and restraint, and the coming years ought to herald great things for her in the field of nursing. TIMOTHY JOSEPH O’DEA “Smile and the world smiles with you.” No gloom, no blues linger where Timmy is present. His wit and ever present happy grin is contagious. When Tim sets out to carve his initials on the pillars of success we are all sure his genial, sunny disposition will prove to be his most effective tool. More power to you, Timmy. RAYMOND NELSON PAIGE “Friendship is only to be purchased by friendship.” From Whalom with its silvery lake and stately firs a jolly school fellow has come for four long years. His sincerity and capacity for fun are only a few of his many sterling qualities. His future plans are still in the mak- ing, but we may be sure that there's a bright and successful future ahead. JOSEPH BERNARD PLISKA “Ay, the ball is flying, the lads play heart and soul.” Many a time our lusty cheers near- ly tore away the rafters but we could not help it, for Joe’s big powerful frame has just landed a basket. His height and strength were surely in- valuable assets in the athletic depart- ment, and we trust that they will be as truly invaluable in his future life work. [30]