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

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HENRY WILFRED MATHIEU Who would ever deny Henry the joy of riding after having once seen him drive his car? In class you would rate him as unusually quiet, but as once the last bell had rung, then see the gleam in his eye, especially at Enright’s Pharmacy. Happy days ahead, Henry. MARK AMBROSE McHUGH A sturdy fellow with a fondness for food, Mark will be remembered for the fine job he did on the football team three years in succession. Mark’s two hundred twenty pounds certainly scared the Keene eleven, for after the game was over it took them a week to recuperate. May your success in life be always as well earned and com- plete, Mark. THOMAS BASIL MULHOLLAND Tom’s philosophy of life never failed to intrude itself into even the recess periods; when he, soft-voiced, calm, collected, discussed the next basketball game or Harry James. We class him among the elite in the field of mu- sic, for how often has he not held us entranced with his soul-stirring trumpet. Manager of athletics, a high rating student, editor of the Bernardian—in all, Tom is one of our Outstanding seniors to whom we wish the best in life. JAMES FRANCIS NEITHERCUT Considering the little time he spends studying we are amazed to find that James stands among the highest in the class, yes, even to the height of five feet eleven. As the soul of sincerity James never let a day go by without taking his daily dozen strides to Harvard Street so as to pep up for the coming three periods. Cool, nonchalant but al- ways flashing his ingenious smile James has held our friendship all the way and will continue to do so in the years to come.

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ROBERT LEO LAVOIE Tall, dark, and every inch a gentleman—such we desig- nate Bob. In appearance, undoubtedly serious, until his mild but subtle humor lights up the day. As for things material including studies, Bob has always maintained a balanced unconcern, looking always toward the highest goal where such trivialities have no place. Keep it up, Bob, and win out. ALPHONSE L’ECUYER Al is our gift to America for an all-out win in the next few months of warfare. His likeable grin went hand in hand always with an innate sense of humor. We don't think that Al is the worrying kind when it comes to les- sons, but we all agree that he is a fine classmate and a portrait of a true Bernardian. PIERRE LEGER Morpheus waged many a battle with Pete, but thanks to the grit of the Cleghorn warrior the god was completely routed. French II was the period of the greatest conquests for which we must crown him. Pete tells us the sun looks best at night; but why argue, for he must know. Stick to your guns, Pete, and you will come out on top. ARMAND HENRY LOZEAU Small in stature but a dynamo of personality, Armand was Uncle Sam’s choice in early January, so he was forced to part company with us to enter the Tank Corps of our great army. Ever bubbling with fun and mischief Ar- mand, nevertheless, maintained a healthy balance of each as the time required. In his new work we hope he will ever remain the same cheerful, steady chap that we knew at St. Bernard’s. V7

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ewe ent teh, me ng JOHN FRANCIS O’DONNELL Here we present Jack, the Mayor of our class. We would need a book in which to describe his outstanding charac- teristics, so we must cut it short here, having to be satis- fied with classifying him as the best basketball player we have had in years. His love of fun, too, must not go un- written; and it is the latter which will above all make him finer and stronger as the years go by. Best of everything, Jack. JAMES ARTHUR ROURKE When Jim smiles the world’s aglow. Since senior year began he has been given to it more than ever before, and we are beginning to wonder in dismay, if it is because he will soon part from our company. As a student Jim is one of the best, and it is hard telling now in what capacity he will shine in the not-far-distant future. ERNEST JOSEPH SAUCIER Ernie is a high-light in the contributions which Leomin- ster has sent us. His great interest at present is his studies —a thing the rest of us have unfortunately overlooked. What Ernie plans to do when the war is over is still a mystery, but we know he will forge right ahead and achieve his goal. RODERICK PRESTON STOCKING A curious but delightful blend of energy and fun seems to be the best description of our affable Bud. He was a firm believer in the saying that study might undermine the health, so was ever on the alert to find the mine the enemy might lay. Nevertheless, he topped the scales of marks, tending downwards but a few times in the whole four years. Now, we take leave of this worthy Bernardian and send a future asset to the Navy. Wn a ees A : 19