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

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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

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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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ARTHUR JOSEPH SOLOMITO Sol is, no doubt, an ardent admirer of our great Shakes- peare, for many a blair of his resembled greatly the pro- ducts of the great dramatist. As a sportsman he had no peer on the gridiron nor the court; so that now, as we go our different ways we find it hard to say ‘fare thee well.” FRANK ANTHONY TATA Frank was at all times a quiet, dignified gentleman who lent prestige to the senior class by living up to all the requirements of that weighty position. As the name of his home section, Granite Hill, signifies, he exhibited strength and firmness of character on all needed occasions, and we are not wrong in predicting great things for the future of Frank. ROBERT MICHAEL VAILLANCOURT Cowboy is our exponent of happy, carefree school life. A bit shy, on the whole, yet his golden hair and jovial smile greeted us at all times with unimpaired spirits. As a center on the football team his bullet passes egged on many a touchdown. Our parting with him is all too soon, but we give an assured promise that he will never be forgotten. JAMES LOUIS VALERA “Jimmie,” our sturdy little chum from Water Street, was so much in love with studies that he scarcely missed a day during the four years. It is a good thing, for we would have surely missed him. Oh! how happy he was when the good old lunch bell would ring! How he would dart out, and in three seconds be enjoying his favorite pastime! Forgive us for telling, Jim, and may the future give you many happy days and success. RAYMOND JOSEPH VEROLINI Energy and animation personified expends itself in “‘El- mer.’ He is ever in the spirit of the race, and when it comes to sports he is tops. A great guard on both field and court, he will be remembered longest by his falls in his unyielding effort for victory.