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

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Senior Honors Valedictorian RALPH PUGLIANO Salutatovian BARBARA SHANNON ANTONIA SMITH PATRICIA WOODCOME SYLVIA THOMAS ROGER RABOIN ADRIA SMITH PHYLLIS CARON JOANNE RYAN DOROTHY BASTARACHE MARY WILSON GLORIA BOUCHER ANN DOYLE JAMES O'MALLEY ELEANOR RAIMON MAUREEN RIVERS NANCY BOLDUC LUCILLE LEBLANC CLAIRE CARON MARGARET MULLAHY

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Seniors of 1950 Classmates: Each new graduating class has to face problems, and ours will be no exception. Perhaps these problems are to be even more per- plexing than those of previous years, what with “H” bombs, the “cold war,” etc. But I feel that we have been well prepared in our years at St. Bernard’s to face anything which may lie before us. And of this especially am I confident—if our future lives are patterned on our years in high school, we will be sure of overcoming any and all obstacles. For here we learned the first and most important fundamentals —the purpose for which God made us and the means to attain this end. Here under the loving guidance of Mary, our Mother; St. Bernard, our patron; Father Curran, our pastor; Father O’Brien, our principal; and the Sisters of the Presentation, our teachers; and in the companionship of the finest young men and women to be found anywhere, we have obtained the means to change the face of this tired, old world. We can, we must, and we will do this, strengthened by the grace of God, in Whom we can do all things. Valete! RALPH J. PUGLIANO Phyllis Casella mounts main stairway with head high and eyes shining with graduation excitement. John Parolin, Ann O’Sulli- van, and George Vallee enter hall with true senior dignity.

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Senior Officers RALPH JAMES PUGLIANO The high esteem we all have for Ralph was evidenced by the overwhelming vote we cast for him as our President. A truly ideal leader, Rapug has endeared himself to all by his friendliness and sportsmanship qualities. Ralph ranks high in scholarship, journalism, public speaking, dramatics, and athletics. GLADYS MARY LEBLANC With her bright, blue eyes, gracious manner, and engag- ing smile, Gladys so won our hearts that she was our choice for Vice-President. But this senior honor was fore- seen by her popularity even back in freshman days when she was chosen as student councillor. Furthermore, Glad has always been a fine student. WILLIAM JAMES HANLEY Bill is our popular Class Treasurer. He is also one of the outstanding athletes of our Class of °50, especially at football and basketball, where he could always be depended upon to do his level best. He is also noted for his loyal defense of Tar Hill, and for his almost unbeatable record at a game of chess. ANN MARIE DOYLE Ann, our talented, well-beloved Class Secretary, is a general favorite with everyone. No matter what she is asked to do, Ann always graciously accedes and rises su- perior to any emergency. Ann has been prominent in many school activities, especially plays, radio broadcasting, year- book, and as a spirited rooter. 18