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

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ALFRED ARTHUR PERODEAU Al, our good loking pal from Cleghorn was always an early bird calling out a cheery “Good morning” to all. His courtesy and cooperation were outstanding traits, and will certainly go far in making his career as a jeweler one of success and renown. Loads of luck, Al. RICHARD DONALD POIRIER Dick brings the atmosphere of the south side with him each morning. He is a quiet, pleasant chap with an un- usually modulated voice, which is possibly the reason of his great popularity. He is a member of the Dramatic Club, and President of the French Club, and hopes in the coming years to win fame as a surgeon. Best of everything, Dick. FRANCIS WILFRED POISSON Francis, happy, jovial, and gay was the owner of a flashing smile, and a fun-loving disposition. His dramatic ability was of the best, for he figured on several roles ranging, from the highly entertaining to the grave and serious of the “Redemption P lay.” He always proved a cheerful companion even before school in the morning, when his mind ever awake and active was allergic to things amusing. Continue so through life, Fran. ERNEST PAUL POULIN Ernie was one of our most ardent football fans for four years. Although quiet, and unassuming he, nevertheless, attracted attention by his “‘sharp’’ clothes and rare sense of humor. He spoke little, but when he did! Best wishes to a congenial companion of °48. ROMEO ARTHUR RIVARD “Lefty pitched four years for us on the baseball diamond which accounts for our unusual success in that sport. He has a most irrepressibly happy disposition which is revealed by a very engaging smile. When Romeo departs from S. B. H. S. he carries with him the good wishes of all.

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MICHAEL HERBERT MORAND Michael, smooth, sincere, and cheerful had scores of friends in °48 because he seemed to worry little and laugh a great deal. He has a friendly, approachable way about him, that has made him a successful business man outside of school hours, and thus we expect to hear great things from “Morand, Inc.” in the not-far-distant future. LEON ARTHUR NORMANDIN Leon has upheld admirably the family trait of intellectual excellence. He is quiet, retiring, but has a merry twinkle in his eye, especially during the fo urth hour study when he loves to anticipate the true pleasure of lunch hour. We are sure his plans for the future have the same happy out- look, and hope that the reality of them will far outweigh the joy their anticipation. JOHN MICHAEL O'CONNOR “Rusty's” pleasant smile and rare humour puts you always at your ease, and makes you realize that this handsome Ber- nardian of 48 possesses in full measure the much-desired “savoir faire.’ He has been acclaimed a deserving two- year football letterman, and the hope of the seniors is that he will continue the sport when he goes to college. JAMES BRENDAN O’DONNELL The ‘Senator’ by popular vote in our school Brendan won it no doubt because of his friendliness, jolly wit, and cheerfulness. He is the only one of us who stands out as a three lettered man, and deservedly so. Besides sports Brendan has participated in dramatics and public speaking, and was awarded the Fitchburg Exchange Club trophy for outstanding scholarly and athletic ability. Best of luck to a worthy Bernardian—student, athlete, and friend. ROBERT THOMAS PARE Bob possessed a wholesome, carefree, disposition en- hanced by the nicest smile imaginable. He is a lover of joking and spreading good cheer, but once in class applies himself earnestly and sincerely to the work at hand. Hunt- ing and fishing are his special hobbies, and we trust he will continue enjoying them, when he is established as a successful businessman. 24

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DANIEL PETER RIZZO An all-round Bernardian shining particularly in the Ita- lian Class, Danny gave us a big pleasant surprise by his skilful performance on the piano-accordian during the Christmas program. In the “Redemption Play” he had a leading role, while he did much for the success of the year book as assistant Editor. The best of everything to our versatile Dan. NORMAND JOSEPH ROCHELEAU Normand is a refined, quiet product that we drew to us from French Hill in Leominster. He is a true gentleman with a flair for outdoor sports interested particularly in skiing. If you should wander along Sixth St. in the late afternoon you would most likely meet Normand on his motor bike cultivating an appetite for supper, and refresh- ing his mind for evening study. The best of everything to a swell pal. ROBERT HECTOR ROUSSEAU The staid, serious scholar you first envisage on Bob is not an entirely correct estimate, for we have discovered that behind those tortoise-rimmed glasses lurks the merry twinkle of mischief and fun. His presence in the French Club was ever a source of help and cheer, for he continually kept the members chuckling by his apt and ready answers. May cheer and good luck follow you always, Bob. FRANCIS JOSEPH ROUX “Oscar” is the builder of boats, not leaky ones we hope. An accordian player of great skill he has often enter- tained at various gatherings. His favorite Haunt is Room 25, and he puzzles us with his constant references to “Mickey.”’ We all wonder why he so often boards the Leominster bus. Perhaps time will tell, Franny. ANTHONY JOSEPH SAMBITO Quick and alert, with a spirit for fun, and a general friendliness Tony has kept us within his spell all through the years. He was ever the center of attention in a jovial group, but he obeyed the bell, just as he made the drum sticks obey him in the school orchestra. We look forward to Tony's debut as a band master of note. 26