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

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NICHOLAS JAMES DiCONZA Who is better known to Saint Bernard students than our own ‘Nicky’ DiConza. “Nicky” is president of the Boys’ Glee Club, a member of the cheer leaders’ squadron and a forceful drummer for the school orchestra. His ever pre- sent smile was as characteristic of him as his bow-tie. His humor has brightened more than one class. Best of lucky, in the future, “Nicky.” THOMAS GERALD DRISCOLL Tom is South Side’s gift to Saint Bernard’s High. When- ever classes were dull, we could count on him to keep things going. Although work prevented him from partak- ing in school sports, a more ardent fan was nowhere to be found. His plans are to enter the Marine branch of Uncle Sam’s fighting forces, where we wish him best of luck with the leathernecks. ROBERT WELDON ESPIE Bob came to us from West Fitchburg. During his four years with us he has been a gentleman par excellence. An accomplished pianist, and a lover of popular music, he was above all an essential need to the school cheering section. Good luck, Bob, we know that success will be yours, what- ever course you follow. WILLIAM HAROLD FITZGIBBON Typical of the witty Sons of Fire is Billy. His genuine humor and inimitable puns will long be remembered. He was an accomplished basketball player and his absence in this year’s squad was sorely missed. Our History class would never have been the same without his humorous sallies; and consequently, whatever Billy does, or wherever he goes, we know that his sense of humor will carry him along. HENRY FRANKLIN FOGARTY Henry has been for four enjoyable years a rollicking, jovial friend. His efficient, earnest work in the Advertising Committee of the Year Book enabled us to score a most successful publication. An enviable collection of popular records accounts for his knowledge of latest hits. We wish him success in all his future work.

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ROBERT EMMETT CHARLTON Here is Bob — Dick’s other half. We cannot say that we failed to distinguish them, for they are essentially un- alike. Bob’s personality savored of southern ease and mild- ness, and we all look forward to a prosperous career for this refined and deserving classmate. JOHN JOSEPH CHARTRAND “Chartie” has achieved outstanding success this year, par- ticularly on the Basketball court. Throughout the season he played a selfless, clear-cut brand of basketball that helped the team a great way on the road to victory. He is espe- cially noted for his sparkling, ready wit, and his vigorous attempts to overcome difficulties points the arrow toward success. NORMAN ARTHUR COTE The thing about Norman is that we are going to miss him so after graduation. He has, as the saying is, a subtle sense of humor; and the elements in him are so harmoniously blended that he gets along with everyone as smoothly as the bus rolls that carries him to school each day. A better social asset could not be found so we cheer Norm on to inevitable glory. ROBERT JOSEPH COURTEMANCHE A glowing tribute we pay to Robert in saying that he is “a man of few words.’ In reality he makes up for many of us who never stop. ... In the meantime Robert has been storing away lore that will come into play in the near future. Best of luck, Robert, and loads of it. JOHN JOSEPH CURRAN In the realms of high school no more likeable chap can be found than John. Calm, steadfast, genial, yet retiring, he has paced along with us, excelling in sports, particularly Basketball. He has been throughout a universal pal, and by this we mean a real friend. Our own hope is that he will never lose those worthwhile traits that so distinguished him in high school. 17

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RAYMOND PAUL FOREST We Saluate Ray as Editor-in-Chief of the 1942 Class Book. Small but decidedly intelligent and endowed with the essence of an efferescent personality he should succeed in almost any undertaking. A connoisseur in Literature and a second Socrates he certainly is well equipped to run the Gauntlet of Life. Not forgetting his skill as a cartoonist we might close by saying he has many cups in which to pour his tea. DONALD MICHAEL GREER Don's most prominent characteristics are his “blush and his pitching arm,’ and both compete for superiority. How- ever, despite the weakness in his cheeks Don is a fine ath- lete and all-round sport. Although very capable on the basketball court, he excels on the baseball diamond as pit- cher, and we believe that in the years to come Don will always pitch to win. PETER ANTHONY GUAZZO Peter is a sturdy pillar of strength, and has few equals as an athlete. Swift as an arrow on the gridiron, and possessing u ncanny skill on the basketball court, he has won the admiration of aH. We feel certain Pete will suc- ceed if his star shines as brightly in the world as it did in school. WILLIAM JOSEPH GUILFOIL Who is that tall, complacent senior in animated conver- sation and commanding the attention of all the casuals in the corridor? It is Bill, of course. And the topic of conversation? Athletics, without a doubt. A candidate for Squad A in 1941, Bill achieved considerable success on the gridiron, and also found prominence in the basketball court. Adept as a conversationalist, Bill cannot but succeed. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER. HAVERLY Curly hair, high color, and a magnetic smile all do justice to Joe. We acknowledge Joe as a “linguist” and also as an athlete. As co-captain of the 1941 football team he proved himself a worthy warrior, and merited the respect of the entire student body. Joe has many sterling qualities and should succeed in any walk of life. 19