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

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FLORENCE DOROTHY HANCOCK Florence, our attractive bruncus has a pleasing person- ality which has made her very popular among her class- mates. Although busy trying to keep up her honor record, seldom do we find her absent from the extra-curricular features. As Florence plans to enter a training school for nurses, we wish her the best of luck in her chosen profession. ANNE ELIZABETH HARRINGTON One of our quiet, ideal students, Anne has been char- acterized as possessing a laudable application in the realms of learning. Gifted with a charming, gentle personality, she has won a permanent place in the esteem of all who know her. An honor Student of fine calibre, she leaves us with the best wishes of all her classmates. EDITH FRANCES HAWKINS It is our firm conviction that nothing can disturb the good-natured tranquility of Edith. Demure and smiling, she manages to win answering smiles from even the most serious of us. For this valuable trait we promise her much happiness and untold success in life. with a flair of sparkling wit. None of us have ever suc- ceeded in finding a frown on her face, and we trust that she will continue to smile in her future work as a teacher. DOROTHY ANNE HUGHES “Dorrie’s” dignity, poise, and laughter in her eyes have endeared her to us, and brought her a host of friends. She has attained unusual prominence in scholastic, musical and other activities. Personality such as this, the world beams upon “Dorrie’’; and the Class of °40 wishes you every possible success in your chosen profession. MARYRUTH JANE HEALEY Maryruth, one of our classical students of high standing, embodies a calm disposition of grace and dignity, enlivened f 3 BARBARA LOUISE IDE Barbara, our petite miss, makes us very conscious of her ; presence. Vivacious and enthusiastic she breaks in upon our t most somber moments, and alas! for the wretch who does not derive cheer from her presence. Keep it up, ‘Barb’; you are not wasting time.

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LENA ALICE GILMAN “Valuable things ce“ in small packages.” This is cer- tainly true in Lena’s case. Not only has her ability placed her among our best students, but her pleasing personality has won for her many friends. We are sure that Lena will” be a success in the business world in which she is about to enter, and wish her loads of luck. CLAIRE LUCILLE GIROUARD Claire is a typical high school student in the good old U. S. A. A deep interest in class work characterizes her while, at the same time, she is chatty and beaming with fun and good nature. We don’t believe she ever received a session slip during four years, and now we are confident she will receive many slips of admittance to the world’s best advantages. IRENE EVELYN GIROUARD Retiring, studious Irene is particularly interested in forensics, never missing one of our debates. As a sports fan she is outstanding, always cheering lustily for football and basketball. Above all, Irene trods the narrow path of learning scoring creditable results which indicate a prom- ising future. ite with all the seniors. Ever tactful and prudent she often smoothed the rough places in our paths. Balance sheets caused her no trouble, and she hopes to become a bristling member of the business world. IDA EDITH GROSSI Ida observes the dictim “better seen than heard,” for seldom does her voice ever ring forth, except at the right time in class recitation. Her thoughtfulness and charity are unbounded, and we sincerely hope that such prudence and , generosity will be highly rewarded soon. ————e DORIS MAE GOULD Doris’ ready smile and cheerful words made her a favor- j ; » f 1 ‘ CATHERINE ALICE GUILFOIL Leominster sent us a fine representative in Kitty. With her attractive smile and dimples she has often charmed us | h with her expert fiddling. Even Orpheus could do no better. ( She has been a conscientious student, but nevertheless : found time to help others. May the future be a bright rosy path, Kitty.

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JULIA LORETTA KELLEY Julia came to us from Worcester during our Sophomore year, and has won a warm place in the hearts of her class- mates. She is a fun-loving girl, and is always found with a merry group. Julia’s ambition is to become a nurse, and we trust a blue ribbon one at that. Every success, Julia. CAROLINE ELIZABETH KELTY Carrie is our sunny, lovable brunette with personality plus who has won our ardent support and esteem. Long after graduation, the corridors of St. Bernard’s will echo with her merry laugh, for who will ever forget recess with Carrie’s bubbling mirth? May life hold many a joyous recess for you, Carrie. CELIA ANN LAUTIZI It is with blameless pride that we point to Celia, our stalwart, little companion. Quiet and gentle, calm and sym- pathetic, she is a true lady; and when, in the near future, she enters the business world our fondest hopes and wishes go with her. IRENE MARY LEBLANC They say that Ircne loves to talk even in class, but we think if silence were measured in watts, Irene would be a power-house. However, she isn’t all seriousness and quiet- ness, but very much alive and alert to the moment. Tread straight ahead, Irene, to success and happiness. VERONICA HENRIETTA LEDGER Ronnie is our dashing brunette with sparkling brown eyes. If you really want to read something interesting, read her shorthand notes to Barb. Her future in the busi- ness world is certain to be a splendid one. Best of luck from the Class of ’40, Ronnie. THERESE CECILE LEMAY Therese’s endearing qualities have formed part of her success in school. She is not only the life of the Senior class, but her skill in stenography and typewriting has been made manifest by the many certificates won during her high school course. Her future work is certain to be suc- cessful.