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

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JOHN BERNARD McCARTHY John is known throughout the whole Senior Class for his friendly smile and ready wit. If space allowed, pages could be written about this young man. Let it suffice to say that in all the activities of the Class of 42 John has always been a willing and eager participant, especially in the affairs of the Spanish Club. Best wishes, John, and keep smiling. PHILIP JOSEPH McNAMARA Behold, one of our scientists. In the records to come Philip will be singled out for his excellent scientific ex- periments, especially in chemistry. Besides, he has had a creditable record in football, and was a member of the German, Spanish, and Glee Clubs. With these and other worthwhile achievements, Phil will continue in the years to come to shed luster on the fair name of West Fitchburg. HENRY BERNARD MULDOON “Mul” is the contemplative type, preferring solitude to study, and fiction to fact. Interested in poetry and a gen- eral pursuit of the finer arts he intends to enjoy a career as a critic of perhaps a journalist — possibly something more practical. We, of the class of ’42, feel certain he will gain renown in the near future, and we offer him our best wishes for that achievement. JOHN ANDREW NEITHERCUT If John does not make us hear the “shot heard round the world” in the near future, we are greatly mistaken. That’s what the quiet type usually does. Gifted with great height, and a still greater modesty, he enjoyed consequently a dis- tinct advantage in class and in sports. We wish him every success and happiness in the future. JOHN RICHARD O’DOWD Tall, with the sinewy slender build of an athlete, John traversed the corridors daily for four years in quest of the elusive shadowy Queen — Knowledge. That he won his quest, we have no doubt, for his smiles of jubilant victory, have been more than becoming during the past months. Continue on the quest, John, and may every success attend your efforts. NO NO

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4 WO = WILLIAM HENRY LAPOINT Bill’s smallness in stature is more than balanced by his capacity of mind. That big smile of his has just drawn crowds to him, and we can imagine what it will do for him in the mighty world where smiles are surely stepping stones to success. CLIFFORD EDWARD LEBLANC Clifford, dark and debonair, has revealed to us a little of the sterling worth that inhabits the district known as South Fitchburg. His interests in sports and in dancing have brought him to the fore frequently during the past years, and it is with eager anticipation of the future that we bid him adieu with best of luck. EDMOND HERBERT LEBLANC Edmond is our claim to fame in hockey. We only regret that we did not have a club in which he might have ex- hibited his skill. As a fellow classmate he was distinguished for his quiet courtesy which will be a real asset in his future work. ROBERT THOMAS LORION Bob’s friendly smile may be seen at any hour of the school day. He has often helped to lighten a drowsy class period with his timely jokes and quick wit. Still, on the other hand, Bob is a hardworker in the classroom, and his many friends now wish him the best of luck in whatever he may undertake after graduation. FRANCIS JOSEPH McCANN Here we meet the southside in all its glory. ‘Fran’ ts one of those fellows who always takes things in a stride and manages to face the world with a smile. We will always think of him as a swell fellow, and a real pal, one who will prosper always.

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ANGELO ANDREW PICCICUTO Neat, dapper, with the most perfect cut of clothes, Ang. attended classes each day. On the gridiron he was a great “end” — maybe, an “All American” soon. Here’s all kinds of luck to the admiration of all the girls, and the envy of all our boys. JAMES JOSEPH PIERCE “Buster” from Tar Hill is always happy, witty, and smiling. In his early high school days he was a formid- able exponent of St. Bernard’s athletic clubs, but his great interest in the grocery business eclipsed a starring career. Such a practical outlook should guide Buster on to great heights in things commercial. THEODORE DONALD RENAUD Don is a bit on the quiet side, but still he is into every- thing. How he does love all social merry making! Yet he found time for his favorite author, Virgil, often de- claiming dramatically lines from the great Epic. He has not disclosed any plans for the future, so with much gusto we all join in “Bon Voyage, Don.” ARMAND JOSEPH RIVARD Armand is the serene listener who, when once aroused, reveals powers most convincing. Authentic etchings found even in the Year Book, indicate an artistic talent of no mean order. A manifest interest in aeronautics, however, warns us that the esthetic in art will cede place to the practical in science. NORMAN DANIEL SLATTERY ‘Pete’ is one of the most popular fellows of our class because of his sunny disposition and continual readiness for a good time. As to his future aspirations his silence has kept us at bay, but however, we feel confident that he will measure up to our expectations of him. bo to