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

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EDWARD MANTHORNE WUESTHOFF High Rock Road is not too high for Ed to climb after a day of busy school work with us. He breezed in upon us each morning with a flashing smile that made us forget our grouches, and right through the day he was the mainstay of any flagging spirits. As a member of the C. A. P. he is very fond of flying; and can also make his car “fly” pretty fast, especially when he is behind schedule. Keep “em flying,’ Ed. We are all with you. EDWARD WILLIAM YOUNG Friendly, earnest, and preeminently capable Ed, with the handsome dark hair and eyes was the joy of our stay here at St. Bernard’s. Retiring and carefree he, neverthe- less, sought every opportunity of giving a timely lift or help whether it was in regard to studies or fun; and for this genial, true comradeship we will long remember him after school days are over. Here’s ours for the best in the world, Ed. RITA GRACE ALLEN Rita, blonde, blue-eyed, and smiling, used to hold us spellbound at recess with her stories of excitement and ad- venture. Sometimes we even forgot to eat, so that the bell rang before our hunger was appeased. In the business world we know that Rita’s efficiency will be equally as impressive. Loads of luck, Rita. THERESA DORA BASQUE Theresa has been a faithful guardian of the senior dig- nity, even when most of us were forgetful of that high perogative. In the morning she brought a quiet, gra- cious air about her which she maintained throughout the seven periods of the day. What an asset for a future suc- cessful secretary! 2

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THOMAS NELSON STOFER “Smoky” was one of our best friends ever since he came to us. Honest, generous, always above board he ever stood out as our choice of “real American youth.” Al- though not a member of the squads he was always right there with the teams and did his best to see St. Bernard’s win. Now that he is about to leave us, it is St. Ber- nard’s wish that ‘‘Smoky’’ wins always in the game of life. EDWARD JOSEPH STRAKA Ed, essentially an outdoor student may rightly be classed as Al in versatility, since football, basketball, dramatics, debates took a part of his precious time; not mentioning his studies in which he ranked high, also. Due to his all-round ability Ed was offered a scholarship to Columbia, but for the time being he has passed it up for an enlist- ment in the Navy where we expect to hear great things of him. RICHARD FRANCIS TAYLOR Dick was the South Side favorite of our class this year. Quiet, suave, and ever ready for fun, Dick always indulged in the trivials of school life, however, with measured wis- dom, thus avoiding the possibilities of reproach or correc- tion. The Class of ’45 will long remember him as a like- able chap and splendid school friend. KENNETH BERNARD WHEELER Kenny our curly-headed rooter from Shirley never missed a day, if he could help it, in traversing the dis- tance to Fitchburg. We are not certain what the reason was. Perhaps it really was the quest of knowledge, or may- be, and on this thought we love to dwell, it was our irre- sistible spirit and good fellowship. Whatever the motive we certainly enjoyed Kenny's company, and now in patt- ing we say “Good luck, pal; we won't forget you.”

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“ DOROTHY MARY BEAN Smiles, dancing eyes, energy, happiness—there you have Dorothy. No matter what is the issue at hand, whether studies, or hobbies, or sports, Dorothy is in it whole- heartedly and diligently. She took each day as it came, and was never heard to grumble about the homework. Summing up her many good points, we can only say in brief, that she is a Bernardian in the finest sense of the word. LORRAINE PRECILLE BELLIVEAU Lorraine, charming and vivacious, never did things by halves, whether it was chemistry, math or Latin, she was equally prepared in all, and she did have her special love among them. This is what we are told forms the advan- tage of the Classical course, when we employ a well-bal- anced application to the various subjects. So, in the case of Lorraine, we look for glorious results in the future. v LOUISE ANN BELLIVEAU Petite, vivacious, pleasant—such was Louise from the first days of freshman year. During senior year she kept Room 21 from ennui by her constant chatting and gig- gling. A more helpful classmate could not be found, and as for courtesy and cooperation, we can only sum it up in a tribute to Louise—noblesse oblige. MARGUERITE ALICE BOURGEOIS Peggy is one of the many girls who travels to Harvard Street every morning from Leominster. She ‘is a likeable gitl with the mildest manners. Quiet, until drawn into animated conversation, where she then displays a latent sense of humor, and a quickness of intellect that makes her a most delightful companion. She has chosen for her destined work the secretarial service, and we have no doubt but that she will reach high C. NO NO