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

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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

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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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MICHAEL ANTHONY SPADAFORA Mike was characteristically quiet, unassuming and care- free, and for that more than any other reason we liked and esteemed him. He was always dressed ‘‘Comme il faut,” and was a charter member of the “Senior Alley’ club. When Mike will have left our midst we will look in vain for his equal in sincerity and friendliness. ROBERT JOSEPH SULLIVAN Bob is one of our popular gridiron heroes who has always been singled out for his courteous, fine manners. He seems a little on the shy side, which with us has always been a re- guisite quality for popularity. After graduation Bob plans to enter the Marine Corps. Such a fine outfit will receive plucky, sturdy material in our worthwhile Bob. ROVeCUEFORDsLELLIER Roy commutes from Leominster to St. Bernard’s every day. An excellent student with a serious bend during class hours, he secures high ratings especially in Bookkeeping, and should be an inspiration to us of the mediocre class. But human nature won't learn, and so we take our hats off to an excellent student, splendid sportsman in swimming and baseball. ADRIEN GEORGE TOUCHETTE A pursuer of the chase with a reputation well established, Adrien scores high in commercial law, too. Although coming from West Fitchburg every day, we have yet to see him ses- sioned for tardiness. No doubt it is the speed he has ac- quired from the hunt that brings him to the bus just on time. We wish to join Adrien in his pursuit for success and happiness. JAMES PAUL TUCKER From the lofty heights of the Southside Paul brings us the golden glow of that delightful region. Low-toned, calm, and restrained he gives us an inkling of great things to come, for it is his kind that sets the world afire with achievements of worth. Pernardian 1947