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

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GEORGE FRANCIS DUNN In George we have an ideal exponent of Catholic school life. He has maintained a high excellence rating for four years in all subjects while being one of the most active members of the class in extra-curricular activities. Among these we may cite his work as Editor-in-Chief of both the ’Bernardian” and the “Blue and Gold,” and also his splen- did, efficient service as sports manager. To further school interest he has always given unstintingly of his time, for which we vote him a hundred percent school spirit. The best of everything is our grateful and appreciative wish, George. RAYMOND ARTHUR DUPUIS Raymond. is a “best seller’ for our northerly suburb Cleghorn. Pleasant, genial, affable, he continuously made our class periods memories for the future. In all this it was not so much what Ray said, as it was the atmosphere he created by his presence. We will long remember this genial comrade, and wish him every luck for the future. PAUL WILFRED FARINEAU A tall, dark handsome youth will cross your path some day in the person of Paul. Two singular traits you cannot miss are his reserve and affability, once you have suc- ceeded in making him talk. But to reach that stage—there is the task. Our best wishes go to this worthy Senior, for we realize what depth there is in his splendid makeup. RICHARD FRANCIS FENNO For the last two years we've enjoyed Dick’s drumming at all our assemblies. Besides his musical ability, Dick has artistic talent also, His cartoons form a leading asset to the ‘“Bernardian.” Dick has taken the Technical Course, and is a member of the Spanish Club. Lot’s of luck in whichever career you choose, Dick.

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DONALD THOMAS CONNORS Don is one of our most genial pals from West Fitchburg. He has a quiet, kindly way that has gathered in a good supply of friends. Perhaps, the chief reason for this is his ever-ready acquiescence when a favor is asked. It is a good omen for future success, and we now voice our sin- cerest wishes for Don’s advancement in the field of glory. RALPH ANTHONY CONTUZZI Ralph is an unfailing example of pep, vitality, and irre- pressible good spirits. Whether the day is all sunshine, or the rain drops patter on the window pane Ralph will hoist you a greeting of cheer, that will be re-echoing for the rest of the day. Strange what different effects the field of learning may have! We hope Uncle Sam will appreciate Ralph, and promote him quickly to a deserved rank. EMERY DONA CORMIER To Emery the Class of ’44 can justly point with pride, in that he is an outstanding exponent of gentlemanliness, thoughtfulness and efficiency. His fine school spirit has been exhibited in a quiet, unassuming attention to the needs and wants of his Homeroom 31, and for this fine team- work we wish to congratulate him, and wish him every success in the future. JOHN ALVIN DESNOYERS John has been our faithful trumpeter all along the way. We are sure St. Bernard’s will miss him as much as we are going to feel the separation that graduation will pro- duce. Steady, quiet, and determined, John has pursued the thorny path of Classical lore with the comforting assur- ance of high honor achievement. Keep right on the win- ning team, John. B 14

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JOHN McDONNELL FLYNN In the field of sports John never failed us. We will long remember his splendid performance as Jasper in “Everybody's Crazy.’ Although John liked fun and plenty of it, we always noticed his quick withdrawal when time for serious study was at hand. That he took his school work seriously is well evinced, even in his spirited pep talks at football rallies. The best of everything to you, John, in the future. ROBERT VINCENT FOREST Bob has been almost the whole class spirit himself. Small, but every particle of him a concentrated whole of fun and vitality, he seemed interested in everything—class work as much as sports. However, we think his chief de- light is modern music. May you make a grand success of it, Bob, whatever it may be—music, sports, or Uncle Sam’s fleet. FRANCIS JOHN FURLONG Francis forms one of our reserve units. Never conspic- uous for noise or demonstration, he nevertheless, was one of our important seniors, ever upholding the glory of our name by his gentlemanly conduct and class spirit. We are sure the military ranks will appreciate his worth, for it is his type they are ever seeking. Victory to all your endeav- ors, Fran. THOMAS EDWARD FURLONG Tom is our idea of loquacity. How we envy him when the English and History answers flows in abundance from his ever-ready lips! His goal is the Navy Air Corps where we hope no obstacle will obstruct his path to the heights of glory. Go to it, Tom, with all your might. 16