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

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Herbert John O’Connor Herb, with personality and ani- mated spirits that are a good match for his huge frame, is one of our gridiron stalwarts, who also. distinguishes himself at basketball. A crooner from way back, he always has a song which often bursts spontaneously from him. We hope it’s college and more football for Herb. Robert George Pelletier Even one cursory glance at Bob's cheerful face, and you can’t help but sense the genuine friend- liness of this fine Bernardian. On the S. B. H. S. football eleven, Bob made an excellent linesman. Interested in all sports, skiing and skating are the two prominent hobbies in which Bob gets most fun. Joseph William O’Toole We're glad Joe decided to come to us in sophomore year, for his genial affability has con- tributed much to class happiness. Always friendly and courteous, Joe fits in well with any crowd, and does his bit as proven by his willingness to assume the labors of co-editor of the Bernardian and work for its success. Norman Paul Provencher We owe a debt of gratitude to Pro for keeping us in good humor by his witty remarks and con- tagious. laughter, -which have smoothed out many a bump and made our school days together pleasanter. As sea Ge Gar se an finds Pro poe ‘ipating in his, favorite sports -football, baskétball,, bas€ball.. J ier ie ae 4 24 2. Michael Joseph Pandiscio Just why Michael should be nicknamed Hermit is a mystery to us, for he’s anything but the type of person to seek solitude and shun the society of man. He’s most sociable and companionable, mixing in admirably with every- body. Mike has the reputation of being a fine basketball player, and sports enthusiast. Patsy Paul Quatrale Although Patsy is far from having a “‘lean and hungry look,’ he is light of heart and constant- ly gives us the benefit of his sunny disposition by warm dif- fusions of neighborly good cheer. An industrious pursuer of the technical course, yet Patsy gives his spare time to sports, and faithfully follows the teams.

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John Edward McNally Ed travels no long road to St. Bernard's as one jump over the portable fence and he’s almost reached destination. Capable, sin- cere, friendly, all this and more we could find to praise in Ed, who is one of our fine football players, but at the same time very modest about this and his other achievements. iscovering new in- As presi- ergil Club and co- our yearbook, his spirit ooperation was always in evidence.’ Baseball and skiing are the predominant sports. A pre-medical course is Art's next step. Richard Vincent McNamara Ziggy has been a center of at- traction ever since freshman days, especially for his prowess as an athlete. Autumn, winter, spring come and go and find Ziggy star- ring in football, basketball, and baseball. Of the three, basketball is his favorite, and we will re- member Richard as an exception- ally fine guard. Norman Edward Nadeau Norman has distinguished him- self as an active member of St. Joseph's Drum Corps and as a fine football and basketball player. Around school Norman mixes in well with all groups and con- tributes to the fun and friendly spirit, especially at recess. We hope Norman continues his pre- sent interest in pharmacy. a ae 19 N Onn Norman Joseph Messier Stalwart Joe is another Cleg- horner who is high in popularity, partly because of his sociable, friendly ways, and partly because of his athletic ability. For three years he played varsity football and was one of the spark plugs on the team. But in victory or defeat, unpretentious Joe. still bore his radiant smile. John Joseph O'Connell John is better known as Okie to his best friends who, by the way, are a numerous group never stingy in their encomiums of this tall, well-built, and neatly-dressed senior. Keen intellectually, John at times amazes us by his flashes of genius. Football and especial- ly baseball are his chosen sports.

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Robert George Raboin Bob makes a fine first impres- sion, and one is not mistaken in judging him to be very friendly, of a pleasing disposition, cour- teous, considerate, and co-opera- tive. Bob was a starring right half-back until a leg injury de- prived the team of a fine player, and Bob himself of much enjoy- ment in his favorite sport. Jeremiah Bernard Sullivan Who can resist Jerry's per- petual smile and magnetic per- sonality? Senior boys of '46 took freshman Jerry under their pa- ternal wing, but the attention showered upon him then and since has not affected him. A great East Side team star, Jerry is famous also for his sports write-ups in the Blue and Gold. Philip Oliva Richard Phil is one of our energetic senior live wires, happiest when he is in action and mingling now with this group, and now with that, for everybody is his friend. We can vouch for it that there are no ‘blue Mondays’ when this sunbeam is around. Philip is a great authority on football and baseball. Thomas Martin Sullivan Sully was a most welcome ad- dition to our ranks in the fall of ‘49 and our capital stock went up with Tommy as an acquired asset. What is lacking in alti- tude is abundantly supplied for by a very broad smile, loads of friendliness, and personality plus. No wonder his arrival made the South Side boys POE go (LV Fo ve Norman Girard Sarasin Sudsy as a nickname for our neat, well-dressed Norman doesn't seem to measure up to the dig- nity of this worthy senior. We remember Norm an as an excellent student councilor in sophomore yeat, as an outstanding chemistry student in junior year, and for many friendly services through- out the four years. Roger Edward Touchette Roger is another of our ’49- ers who like young Lochinvar of old, comes riding out of the west, bright and early every morning, to be one of our first arrivals at - S. B. H. S. But matutinal rising Py) agrees with wide-awake Rogeré® Cr