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

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JOSEPH IRVING PATON Joe came to us from Lunenburg his junior year, and since his arrival has made steady progress in winning our sincerest affection. As a basketball player he is one of the best, and also a debater of weight. On the quiet we sometimes hear him at the piano, and know his ‘tenor’ has great promise. Ave atque vale to a grand pal. RENE EDGAR PELLETIER Our school photographer in the near future! Rene is the dapper, neatly dressed senior who never fails to reach school early, thereby preparing well the day’s work, while most of us are sleepily struggling to hit off the last bell. His hobby for snapshots has developed into a promising business, so that soon a shingle will protrude from some up-to-date stu- dio—‘R. Pelletier—Photographer.” NORMAN HECTOR RABOIN “Yicks” ushered at the fourth hour period every day, and did such a good job of it, that he has won the commendation of all. He is another of our handsome athletes, with a defi- nite interest in the major leagues. Some day we'll be yell- ing, “Yea Yicks, Yea Raboin,”’ at Braves Field or the Chi- cago Stadium. NORMAN EDWARD RHEAULT Scott’s ‘“Malcolm Grahme”’ he appears to us, and in fact Norman has all the earmarks of the sturdy youth who was the inspiration of the great poet and novelist. He is a typ- ical American in his avid reading up of all sport news in the ‘Sentinel’, ‘““Gazette’’ and ‘Boston Post.’’ Such careful reading will bring results—professional or college football. JOHN PAUL RODDY John is a four lettered man having participated in sports since freshman year. His love of the sports is second only to his love of studies, if we are to judge by his earnest ap- plication at fourth hour study. A gentleman always, quiet and affable, John will be a welcome asset in any profes- sional sports outfit, or college team. 2» Pernardian

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JOHN HERBERT MORAN When you walk into Room 21 early any morning you may see a thin bespectacled lad rabidly setting forth his views on sports in general. Who is he? Jack Moran, of course. Besides being one of the fixtures in Enright’s Drug Store, he enjoys a game of football or baseball in the corner lot. Al- though he has a jest and a smile for everyone, he is one of our more serious students, well versed in debating. Here's wishing you all the luck the world can give you Jack. DAVID ANTHONY MORLEY “Great things from little acorns grow.” “Mel,” the smallest Senior boy with the biggest smile has accomplished many worthwhile things during his four years here. Not least of these is his art work in the “Blue and Gold,” and the “Bernardian.” Whether he will be manager of the De- troit Tigers, or Cartoonist for the Worcester Telegram, we know “Mel” will do a fine job. HERBERT FRANCIS MURPHY Our friendly and likeable Herbie in his daily bits of hu- mor, slipped in at lunch always made us conscious of his pride in being a resident of the ‘Comb City.” The excellen- cies of Leominster he thought were far in excess of those of our loved burg, but we let him win (?) since his forensic talent was superior to ours. MARK EDWARD O’NEIL Groomed to perfection, modest, and unassuming, Barney was one ideal Senior. He was an outstanding member of the basketball team but you would never know it unless you watched a contest or heard the account of one. Even though he was high scorer during the past season, we prefer to re- member Barney especially for the nice friendly way with which he always greeted us in and out of school. ROBERT JOHN PANDISCIO Bob of the Southside takes an active part in all school ac- tivities. As President of the Dramatic Club he has exerted tireless energy for the success of that organization. His role of in the Class Play won thunderous ap- plause. On the side his interests center on flowers, and we love to meet him driving the “Black Moriah.’ Every suc- cess, Bob. PHernardian =” ee eae pal a % eT, S ne hese

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1947 PAUL FRANCIS ROGERS Paul is one of the nicest boys Leominster has ever sent us, and this is the reason: he is quiet, unassuming, a good stu- dent, excellent baseball player, and swell classmate. What more could there be worthwhile saying? We certainly will miss Paul, not so much for what he said as for what he stood for among us. ALBERT EDWARD ROY Al, wholesome and jolly, is very careful to conceal his wealth of humor during class hours. He glides noiselessly from first hour to seventh with never the slightest annoyance to any of the faculty. In addition we understand that he can cook to perfection—a vital requisite in his favor as a future Ife partner. ALDEN HENRY SECTOR Alden has throughout high school been distinctly a gen- tleman. At all our gatherings he has been conspicuous for a restrained, modulated “savoir faire’, and in his perform- ances at the Debating Club this year we found a hidden talent unearthed. Maybe the law profession will benefit by Alden’s talent in the forensic line. EDWARD FRANCIS SHEA A student councilor may have many worries, but in Ed- die’s case, the burden fails to still the yen for fun. During two years he has made himself indispensable in the football team; and what Brook’s Drug Store will do without him, if he joins the Navy, is hard to tell. We hope you will stay around, Ed, and let us catch a glimpse of you now and then. ROBERT OWEN SMITH Bob, jovial, buoyant, and serious at times has companioned with us since junior year. Nothing in the world could make him change his mind after he was installed as a Bernardian. Now, that the parting has come he is dismayed in having to face the future without us. Keep f lashing your disarming smile, Bob, and you'll find you're all right with the world. No sy Bernardiai