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

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ROBERT HENRY BERUBE Bob, our pal with the million-dollar smile must have counted his senior winter season the best of his life. The reason is that his favorite pastime is skiing as well as skat- ing. What he does the rest of the year we will have to investigate after graduation; for up to this time he is known to us in general as “the friendly, popular Bob’— the skier and skating enthusiast. ALFRED JOSEPH BISOL Alfred’s good nature is a byword among the seniors. His daily occupation after school does not reveal a too lively interest in the horticultural field; but we sincerely hope Al will follow up that profession which has not only enriched this vicinity but the country at large. Orchids to you, Al, in the floral production world. GERARD ROBERT BOURGAULT Gerry is a regular all-round friendly pal who would never pass up the mechanical drawing class, not even for an assembly. Since the technical course has been his choice all through we expect that our favorite ice-skater will turn out a first class draftsman. Best of everything, Gerry. GERARD ROLAND BOURQUE A French Shamrock with a smile for everyone, Gerry won renown on the baseball diamond. In fact, St. Bernard’s would have often been lost without him. In the classes, too, he was outstanding, for he faithfully collected attend- ance slips daily the sixth hour. Here’s to evety success in life, Gerry. LEO CHARLES BRISSETTE An all-American award ought to be given Charles for his fidelity in following the sports news of football and basket- ball. Not only the ‘Sentinel’ receives its due attention on page eigh t everyday, but the Worcester and Boston papers as well. Keep it up Leo, even when you are a busy busi- ness administrator. 14

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VINCENT JOHN ARNOLD Vin, towering nearly six feet in our midst, has im- pressed us in various ways. First of all, he is outstanding as a gentleman, which, no doubt, is the reason why we are all so gentlemanly. Then again, he is an expert in swimming and tennis, although he claims his greatest joy is reading—-biographies, at that. His skill in mending broken gadgets is a well-established fact among the seniors. Pleasant scampering through the college campus next year, Vin. FRANCIS SEBASTIEN BABINEAU Francis Sebastien, with the chic bow-ties, resides in Room 21, but you'd never know it, since you are most likely to bump into him at recess and before school near’ Room 25. He is a great pal, diminutive, friendly, but above all, forensic-inclined. Just try to win an argument with him, even when he is mending his byc. So long, ‘““Hum- phy.’ Keep on winning all the way. JOSEPH JAMES BABINEAU Joe is one of the few seniors who live practically with- in the shadow of the school, and we conclude that is why he is such an exemplary product of 48. He has a reputa- tion of being sincere, straightforward, and in case you don’t know it, most expert in skiing. Success and more suc- cess to a swell guy. JAMES BALDERELLI, JR. Jim, with the contagious or infectious or whatever-you- wish-to-call-it smile, just discovered a year ago that we existed. Since then, he is a changed man, simply overflow- ing with happiness in the reality of our companionship. That fact makes us proud of ourselves and of Jim, too. Whither he is going to drift from us we don’t know; but one thing is certain, he will carry away happy memories of his stay among us. NORMAND LOUIS BEDARD A flash of a smile, a gust of wind,—yes, Normand has reached class. Attention to the lesson continues right through along with a few friendly words to his neighbor. His universal popularity reveals a kindly nature that is alien to rash judgments and bickering criticisms. Such worth of character indicates a great future ahead, and we all hope to share in the joy of its fulfillment.

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ROBERT JOHN BRUNEAU The Coast Guard will heartily welcome Bob when he passes from our midst into the sombre ranks of that guardian of our shores. Quiet, and almost shy, he, never- theless, piled up an enviable score in studies. For four years, he was our pride and joy in baseball, and during senior year, he enriched the gridiron with his mettle. Continue the good work, Bob, and we will continue to cheer. ANTHONY ANDREW CALAMARE Anthony is the personification of neatness. He glides silently into class, never disturbs the equanimity and emerges the possessor of much knowledge which the rest of us had passed up through our inattention and levity. We often ad- mired his nifty clothes, especially his colorful ties, but now that we are about to part we admire all the more, the worthy youth who wears them. RICHARD JOSEPH CAMPBELL “Soup” is one of our universal favorites. You may think it is because of the delicious aroma his nickname suggests but no; it is because he is simply a friendly, pleasant pal, with the most delightful sense of humor. His tall, lithe frame was invaluable in basketball, and often made specta- cular runs for the glory of the gridiron. May the name and the fame be ever the same “Soup.” GERALD BROOKS CASHMAN Gerry's cheery smile and enviable dark, curly hair, caused often a flutter in feminine circles. Why he fre- quently traveled in the direction of Leominster was a baff- ling question—but then, why press the matter. His interest in lessons and daily talks about books clearly indicated a college bend. Best of campus luck, Gerry. FRANCIS PAUL COLECCHI Francis, a Leominster product, delights himself and everyone else with his favorite sport—fishing. That ac- counts, no doubt, for his quiet attention in class, and also for his skill in mending the broken articles in homeroom. When Franny becomes that conservation officer he has in mind, many of us will have to watch our step. Good luck, Franny. 15