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

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JANET MARY BOWEN From the tilt of her blond head to her airy little tread Janet is an embodiment of high school attractiveness. She studies well, laughs heartily, and thrills over horseback riding. Throughout the four years she has maintained a high scholastic rating, so that we expect great things from her in college. GLORIA LORRAINE BROUSSEAU “Wheaties,” one of our petite members, is interested in classmates and friends, but above all in studies. She moves in and out among us with such a modest unassuming air, that we are loathe to part with her so soon. Her class record is a guarantee of future success, that will make our one-time classmate a renowned alumna of S. B. S. H. DORIS RITA CARON Doris has won her way right into our hearts through her friendly manner. Although we were sometimes deceived by her reserve we soon found beneath her shy exterior a fun-loving, vivacious, and genial miss. We don’t know her destination after graduation, but we are certain to follow her always with kindest thoughts and appreciation. PAULINE RITA CHALIFOUX Pauline’s dark eyes bespeak an abode of peace and rest- fulness, and their beauty is enhanced by a wealth of shin- ing dark hair. We don’t think she ever missed a game of football or basketball, and long after graduation we expect to hear the echoes of her lusty cheers. Keep up the cheer- ing, Pauline, for S. B. H. S., of course. PATRICIA ANN CHARLTON Pat, a bundle of rippling laughter and unselfish friendli- ness, always hits the right answer in class. Ever faultlessly dressed and with her genial unaffected manner she has kept the standard of the senior class at a high tempo. Thus we know she will be a lasting credit to St. Bernard’s, and an indispensable asset in some big firm.

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ELIZABETH ANN BARNICLE A little bunch of friendliness and cheer accompanied us from freshmen days, and before we realized it had blos- somed into the maturity of senior year. Yes, Betty has been a loyal little friend to everyone, and has almost yelled her lungs out at football and basketball games. How we hate to part from her, and how we would like to be starting all over again in the coops! DORIS OLIVE BEDARD Limpid pools of dark brown, the cheeriest of smiles, and an indescribable calm. There, you have Doris at any hour of the school day. We conclude that she must be even more charming at home. Our memories of her will include a nice dancer, a fine sports fan, and above all a splendid student. Oceans of luck, Doris. CATHERINE MARY BELLI Some lovely muse must have smiled benignly on our Kay for the luck of a student has followed her right through. Besides excellence in all things secretarial, she possesses the loveliest manners and is always a joy to her teachers because of her loyal cooperation. No need of worrying about Kay’s success, she has it already. DORIS PAULINE BERUBE Doris is just the ray of sunshine we need to start the day off well, for her cheery smile and friendly “Hi!” makes us feel we are in the midst of friends, with that companionable security that youth craves. She is a good student who always finds time for a swim or a dance and thus maintains a happy carefree balance between work and fun. CONCETTA BONAFFINI “Conny” one of our striking brunettes is tall, attractive, and full of fun. Her warm heart beams forth from her dancing dark eyes, and make you feel at home in her com- pany at any time. She has kept up a splendid record in the commercial department and bids fare to make a grand secretary after graduation from St. Bernard’s. 28

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JEAN PATRICIA CLAREY “Jeannie with the light brown hair’ just suits our Jean, for she is that and much more—jolly, charming, and genial. Her warm-hearted spirits will certainly cheer the weary sufferers whom she will care for, and Belliveau Hospital, N. Y. will never train a finer nurse than Jean. Success and happiness, Jean. BARBARA ELAINE COLLINS It is the glory of Leominster that it is the home town of our Barbara “the girl with the golden voice.’ She has been fittingly called the ‘Nightingale of 31,” and we would only have to listen to the morning hymn to confirm the appelation. Her great delight was basketball, and it will be a long time before we forget her enthusiastic yells and cheers. MARGUERITE ALYCE COLLINS Marguerite a new comer to our ranks soon showed us that she was sociable and likable. She possessed such a re- freshing frankness and friendliness that we were soon bosom pals. What we noticed, in particular, was the ala- crity with which she turned to class work once the bell had rung. Perhaps some of us profited from her good ex- ample. How we would like to keep her longer with us! ANITA EVELYN CORMIER Anita is a zealous rooter for all things Bernardian. Coming from our sister city, Leominster, she has never tired of singing its praises, but neither has she failed to lord the worth and value of her high school, and has helped much in encouraging many newcomers to our midst. For her loyal support we thank her, and wish her all the luck in the world. ELEANOR MARGUERITE CORMIER Eleanor has been with us for two years only, coming from Cathedral High in Springfield. We consider the acquaintance too short since we have come to know her many desirable traits and habits, and regret that gradua- tion will bring a parting of our ways. Since her entrance to St. Bernard’s she has been noted for her quiet attention in class, cooperation, dignity and reserve. We will always have pleasant memories of Eleanor, and hope she will have the same of us.