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

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CHARLES JOSEPH GALLAGHER Charlie is another of our traveling students who bridges the gap between Fitchburg and Leominster every day. Be- sides, he has served as assistant manager, putting in many earnest hours in that capacity. Leominster has favored us this year with several advertisements for the ‘‘Bernardian”’ due to Charlie’s ingenuity and endeavors. For this and for all his efforts on behalf of the class we are forever grate- ful. Success always, Charlie. ROBERT HURLEY GORMAN “Bob” is one of the Spartan youth group of the Class of °44. Wherever there is a sports activity you will be sure to find him, and as far as we can discern basketball and baseball are his favorite pastimes. Bob’s interest in all school activities and his well-balanced capacity for seri- ousness and fun are indicators of a successful future. PETER PAUL KEAVENY Pete, although shy, is a member of whom we are all proud. His cheery smile has greeted us every morning for four years, and never has an unfriendly word come from his lips. Besides, being an earnest student, he is a good sport, and is one boy that we feel sure will take life the right way. From all of us, Pete, the best of luck in any- thing that you may undertake. ALFRED STEPHEN KILLELEA We will long remember Al as the tall, distinguished- looking senior who moved quietly from 31 to 24 etc. dur- ing our last year at St. Bernard’s. Alfred admires the Navy greatly, so it seems most probable that he will swell the ranks of the U. S. A. after graduation. Best of luck, Al, wherever you go. a

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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

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HERBERT JOSEPH LAMKIN Herb has the happy faculty of being quiet and reserved at the righ moment, but when the hour for fun comes there is no more ardent enthusiast than Herb himself. Busi- ness administration seems to be his goal, where we hope he will have a blue-banner record, when Uncle Sam ceases calling youth to fields afar. ROBERT JOSEPH LEBLANC Bob has distinguished himself as a fine baseball player, and a good student. With this combination and with his friendly attitude toward all Bob is sure to be a success in the baseball profession which he desires to follow. So, to a swell classmate, we wish lots of success in the days to come. RAYMOND WILFRED LORTIE We have so many nice things to say about Ray that we don’t know where to begin. In the first place he is a gen- tleman par excellence, and one of the most thoughtful and considerate among us; for, whenever there was a task to be done Ray was ready at a moment’s notice. That’s the type our country needs now, and we wish Ray every bless- ing as he launches forth on the great drive. CHARLES HENRY LYONNAIS Charlie is one member who needs no introduction. We have but to mention his mame and the thought of gay humor comes to our minds. He has fine scholastic abil- ity and is a strong supporter of any extra-curricular activ- ity. Besides these fine points he has been the main attrac- tion in dramatics for four years. We extend to this fine lad our best wishes, hoping that he will gain as much friendship in later life, as he has at St. Bernard’s. p 18