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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1954 volume:

© od rd Berna x $o- - - te os = pers | 2 as oe 2. es a he . ¥ 7 � ha ra ; i 4 Rts “ a 4 ; THE 1954 ATARUIA FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY Presented FITCHBURG. MASS. bs the SENIORS of ST. BERNARD’S HIGH SCHOOL _— FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS a ee 1953 Marian Year 1954 Our Holy Father, Pope Pius XII, has called upon the faithful throughout the world to join in the observance of a Marian Year, beginning in December | of 1953 and extending to December of 1954, to mark the first centenary of the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. It was on December 8, 1854, that Pope Pius IX proclaimed as an infallible _ Catholic doctrine that the Virgin Mary “in the first instant of her conception was... preserved exempt from all stain of original sin.” The Papal encyclical, ‘‘Fulgens Corona” (Radiant Crown), decleared that: “This centenary celebration should not only serve to revive Catholic Faith and devotion to the Mother of God in the souls of all, but Christians should also, in as far as possible, conform their lives to the image of the same Virgin. “And it seems to us that the Blessed Virgin, who throughout the whole course of her life . . . never departed from the precepts and example of her Divine Son, repeats to each of us those words, with which she addressed the servers at the wedding feast of Cana: ‘Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye.’ “This same exhortation . . . she seems to repeat to us all today, when it is evident . . . that many people have forsaken Him, ‘the fountain of living water, and have dug for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that banihald no. water’ (Jer. 11, 13). They have forsaken Him who is the ‘way, the truth, and the life’ (John XIV, 6).” Le a Most Reverend JOHN J. WRIGHT, D.D. Bishop of Worcester Right Reverend Monsignor JOHN A. MARTIN Dedication � « ) Of this Bae NARDIAN of 1954 to our kind _ principal, Reverend Bernard J. Conlin, in gratitude for his priestly and father- ly interest in each of us during the past three years. Reverend JOHN F. CAHILL Athletic Moderator Reverend JOHN J. O'BRIEN Diocesan Su perintend ent of Schools Holy Family Institute The Motherhouse of our teaching faculty, the Sisters of the Presentation of the B. V., has been a familiar spot to many of us from childhood days. We have pleasant memories of school and choir picnics when we roamed and romped freely through the grounds. As seniors the chapel and grounds will be at our disposal for� our days of retreat and recollection. Mt. St. Mary’s Convent At the corner of Summer and Harvard n pm uU p=) — Vv ao) 7) Ae a a 5 wv (=| vu Cc co) U —- cS = S U a n ia) cq bs] =) 7) 7) 7 vo iB) o ra) ” wn u vu 7 ee 7-5 7) en Q WN uw 3 ° As our school increased in size, it became necessary to acquire the adjoining property to solve the housing problem of our twenty-three Sisters. How often have we turned this busy corner or waited for our bus! But no matter what our how many of us paid a passing homage hurry, to the Divine Presence so close to us in the a HA Ht Any ; Ye rer ny bid ee chit eeyeare wee ew af Tyo ia? 1 Hl mt H tHE HHL E . gd 1 0-8 ue bias ER nie WHUAL + sisy' , ne Our School a aria Our class of 1954 will be the 26th to gradu- ate from our present high school. Ten of us have parents who graduated from this school in the classes of 1930, °31, 32, °33, and ’34,. These seniors are: Judith Boyden, James Deery, Robert Flynn, Richard Fortin, Paul McNally, Margot Morin, Joanne O’Sulli- van, Noel Roberts, Carolyn Tocci, and Robert Whitney. September of 1953 found us with an enroll- ment of 804. Our class will be the largest ever to graduate from SBHS. This is the first year that it became necessary to have four home- rooms to take care of our 192 seniors coming from 18 different parishes. Margot and Judy's song hit and skit with Joe and Larry at our reception to the seniors of '53 suggested the theme Side by Side for our BERNARDIAN of 1954, as we showed then that we were a class traveling along, singing a song, sharing the load, side by side. 3 Grade II— Grade XII While from others with us in’44 we have parted, We'll be the same as we Started, Just traveling along, singing a Song, Side by side. St. Bernard’s all through the 27 years of its ex- istence has fostered devotion to our Blessed Mother. This is as it should be for it is rightfully said of our patron, St. Bernard, that no other writer of the first thousand years of the Church had such an ardent love for the Mother of God and wrote so beautifully of her. How well Ricky, Robert, Jackie, and Rosemary remember that day back in ’44 when radiantly white in First Holy Communion attire, they were attendants to the May Queen (Margaret Mary Mullahy) who later placed her crown on Mary’s head and her flow- ers at her feet! Clockwise: Robert Flynn, Richard O'Connor, John Rourke, Rose- mary Laino. When we were... JUNIORS We cheered, we chatted, We climbed stairs together, Side by side, In all kinds of weather. We went down to Room 11 for our classes in Latin III, Math III, and Span- ish II. While not the most pleasant room in the building, we liked the study chairs and the more informal classroom atmos- phere prevailing there with the smaller groups. We joined the Scipionic Club and ap- pointed Robert Flynn, president; Bernice Cormier, vice president; Bernadette Poir- ier, secretary, and Joseph Galli, treasurer. Fe Now that we were juniors, we felt ourselves to be quite proficient in our business subjects. Having covered all the principles of Gregg Shorthand, we now began to concentrate more on speed. (Teresa Boniface, left) Although Bookkeeping I was a new subject, we were soon carrying on a little business set, with a journal, ledger, check book, etc. (Jane McHugh, Claire Tes- sier, Pauline Rheault.) In Typewriting, our speed steadily increased from day to day. 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Frithteo eet AP ae Le eS EB eg Irene Contessa, Anne Peloquin Miss Payne i 3 ctettesgysicl eau aniced ae Sav ete Ue OG eee Ee a Patricia Jopilla iahese tN NEAL LEAL 1953 Business Project Although the sen- iors of '53 ayaa the most prominent part in this project, we jun- iors also did our share. We did some fine one in artyping, and typed the captions rs the displays on a large-type machine. The Candy Shoppe was a big success. Teresa Boniface (pictured) was the well-dressed secretary on her way to the office. : - | | L 3 ‘eae alesis Pei tethrg ists SOE aires RESP e ceenen ney: omesinugs Si ai i tates Victor Burnell and Leroy Huot proved them- selves to be real artists in the making of sketches on a series of hints to secretaries. These junior girls were also quite adept in artyping: Claire Tessier (pictured), Pauline Rousseau, Elizabeth Barbar o, Marguerite Bruneau, Carole Cloutier, Helen Kenney, Irene Contessa, Florence Volpe, Lil- lian Mancuso. ARTYPING, left to right: Carole Cloutier, Helen Kenney, Paul Nourie, Claire Tessier, Marguerite Bruneau, Pauline Rousseau, Victor Burnell. Right: Leroy Huot, Anna Raimon. THE CANDY SHOPPE: Evelyn Tremblay, Joanne O'Sullivan, Alice Leger, Louise Allain, Patricia Percy, Beverly Guertin. % f anayhigy Sines LYE � £. 4 ik The “Candy Shoppe” Project Be. Josephine St. George checks with the proprietor, Carl Haaker. The Candy Shoppe 1s in the past, But it was wun while it did last. It taught us how to keep our books, To keep them well and with good looks. Our figures must be small and neat. Our pages clean and all complete. The selling in our shoppe was fun; I know it pleased just everyone. The bookkeepers did their very best, Now they deserve a good long rest; Oh, Candy Shoppe, we've set you free, Now you remdin...a memory. —Lillian Mancuso, 54 In our Bookkeeping I class we prepared a project in the business cycle of the “Candy Shoppe” which actually operated for a week in Room 31 buying and selling merchandise on cash and credit. Josephine St. George was the head bookkeeper and all members of the class recorded the transactions. The proprietor was Carl Haaker; in charge of the credit department was Claire Rivard; of sales, Pauline Gosler and Teresa Boniface; and of purchases, Iris Gendron and Delphine Landry. Jane McHugh was sales agent. All mem- bers of the class were customers of the “Candy Shoppe.” Elizabeth Barbaro presents her deposit slip to bank teller. Constance Lamarine makes a purchase from Paul- ine Gosler while Teresa Boniface totals the day’s sales. Claire Rivard grants credit to Janet Tresaloni. _ Junior - Senior Reception “Spring Fever,” our reception to the seniors, was the gala event of the month of May, 1953. That big night began with a banquet in the gym which was gaily decorated with pastel colors and with a ‘Blue and Gold” archway. Father Conlin opened the banquet with grace. Among the guests were Father O’Brien and Father Cahill. Upstairs in the auditorium the entertainment began with 16 juniors singing the praises of the seniors. Then followed a variety of acts— basketball and football scenes, a twilight scene, the Charleston in the ‘‘Roaring 20's’ Act, Side by Side, the Hill-billy scene, and others. The finale included singing by the entire cast. The dancing in the gym concluded the end of a most happy evening and all carried off its everlasting memory. COMMITTEE—Joseph Galli, Eugene Rheault, Robert Flynn, Vic- tor Burnell, Judith Boyden, James Sweeney, Alfred Couture, Leroy Huot. Seated: Judith Rierce, Bernice Cormier, Margaret Lynch, Ann Peloquin, Margot Morin, Dale O'Donnell, Geraldine Quinn. BEHIND THE SCENES—Paul Guenette losing his skirt Marguerite Abood pulling some swift business deals . . . Leroy Huot’s big hit in the Charleston . . back his “no man’s land” . Lane Gallant still combing Dale O'Donnell easing around Joe in the song and dance sketch . . . Terry Boniface, oven-hot in her raccoon coat . . . Judy Pierce forgetting the words when Al Couture enchanted by her singing lost the music . . . Judy Boyden breaking her record and almost her arm too .. . Dick Fortin getting his hair style from Jack Rourke . . . Lil Mancuso cleaning the stage with her bow . . . Charlie Gordon swinging away in his suede loafers Connie Lamarine lugging her victrola . . . Irene and Francis Croteau competing with the angels’ choir Beverly Guertin getting the wrong Conlin twin... Paul Marcoulier limping off . . . Don Doucet, the conquered hero of the field . . . Gerry Bolduc hitting the basket so hard it fell down . . . Bernice Cormier looking in coal bin for chairs . . . Don Goguen and Vinnie DeBella being real strong on the waxed floor. We were pleased with the “Kudos”’ in the June issue of the Blwe and Gold: “To the class of 54 for the finest Junior-Senior Reception in the history of BT : our school.” ay “Father O’Brien, in his letter of con- ree ss gratulation stated that it was ‘the most finished production of all the Junior- Senior entertainments that I have wit- nessed.” ” ‘ CLASS of °53 The busy days before “Spring Fever,” the big night itself, and the days of clean- ing up and reminiscing was another proof that the Class of °54 was truly— Traveling the road, Sharing the load, Side by side. While snow was round about, and pigeons huddled to- gether on the school ledge, and the lovely Nativity scene was depicted on our Lady’s balcony, the girls in Home Ec y= : Lab were enjoying a little party. Carol Dower sipped her coffee and Patricia Jopilla and Margot Morin enjoyed their hot dogs. Elaine Rheault led the group in the saying of the Rosary. Home Economics We had a big share in the fash- ion festival for our mothers and friends held on May 14 in th e au- ditorium. We began with a short dramatic sketch in which the exhausted “Joan” (Judith Burrill) fell asleep, and a fairy godmother (Margot Morin) dropped in and took her to fashion-land. Here we modeled pajamas and brunch coats, skirts, dresses with and without jackets, suits, dusters, and coats. Irene Croteau, wearing a gown she designed and made, sang. Mar- got Morin, who also designed and made her costume, entertained with a puppet dance. After the festival we served a light luncheon to our mothers and friends. Last-minute preparations for fashion show by Patricia McGrath, Judith Burrill, Pauline Rochette, Elaine Rheault. Alice Leger checks on Margot Morin’s hem while Veronica Roberts, Marguerite Rousseau, Lorraine Bergeron, Patricia Jopilla give suggestions. ea Showy dogwood being artistically arranged by Helen Kenney, Jacqueline Delle Chaiae, Irene Cro- teau. Happy and smiling Paula Sullivan and Betty Mahon- ey enter the school. Under the “starry skies’’ of our auditorium and dancing to the strains of Frankie Dee's orchestra, we had a wonderful time at the Senior Prom, May 29. The twinkling decorations in the heavenly canopy above our heads suggested the prom theme, Stardust. The gaiety of the evening was climaxed by a grand march led by the officers of ‘53 and the prom com- mittee. Father Conlin smilingly watches the happy couples. Ann Paton holds fast to her balloon. Elizabeth Caron and Pauline Pelletier rest for a while. Paul Marcoulier, Victor Burnell, Jeri Quinn, Pat Cloutier form a foursome. John O’Connor and Judy Murnik worked hard to make the Prom a big success. First row, left to right: Beverly Guertin, Pauline Raboin, Jane McHugh, Florence Volpe, Janet Tresaloni, Geraldine Bolduc, Marguerite Bruneau. Second row: Margaret Lynch, Judith Leary, Elizabeth Caron, Dolores LeBlanc, Dale O'Donnell. Third row: Elizabeth Barbaro, Mary Anzaldi, Josephine St. George, Teresa Boniface, Bernadette Poirier. Fourth row: Norman Damien, Robert Grattaroti, Charles Gordon, Eugene Rheault, John Rourke. Fifth row: Robert Flynn, James Sweeney, Roland Cormier. 90% average but not in picture: Bernice Cormier, Judith Pierce. The highest 10% of our class in scholarship will receive a Gold B at graduation exercises, These coveted Gold B’s are donated by the SBHS Alumni Association. At the close of junior year, the above seniors of '54 had attained an average of at least 90% and are, therefore, eligible to receive one of the 19 Gold B’s to be awarded our class. Gold B Prospects Class Officers Our election for class officers was held on September 22 with Father Conlin supervising. Father was ably assisted by the tellers—Edward Lussier, James Swee- ney, Raymond LeBlanc, Roland Desjeans. Philip White, Leon Gallagher, Irene Cro- teau, Delphine Landry, Ann Raimon, Judith Jackson, and Janet Lidberg. When the nomination ballots were totaled, it was quite evident that Joseph Galli was the almost unanimous choice of the 191 sen- iors for the office of president. The contest for the other three offices was keen and close. The final tally was: Judith Boyden, vice president; Anne Peloquin, secre- tary; and Francis Moriarty, treas- urefr. It is interesting to compare our election with that of the September 19, 1953 election. It was evident from the begin- ning that ’53 wanted Jackie, Sally Ann, Maxine, and AI; these four and no more. John O'Connor was the almost unani- mous choice for president and Sally Bas- tarache for vice president. Maxine Sene- chal, who was runner-up for vice presi- dent, was the overwhelming choice for secretary. Albert Brasili was runner-up for president and when the office of treasurer was to be filled, Al’s vote was a landslide. Left to right: Sally, Al, Jackie, Maxine. JOSEPH JAMES GALLI 39 Middle Street, Fitchburg Joe ... our popular class president . . . amiable, unselfish, and gentlemanly . . . strong prop in school activities . . . efficient Blue and Gold editor . . . great sense of humor .. . fine athlete. JuDITH ANNE BOYDEN 39 Blossom Street, Leominster Judie . . . a composite of brains, good looks, and personality plus . . . her smile a password into every heart . . . talented dancer . . . prominent in dramatics, public speaking, sports and TAC board. ANNE PAULINE PELOQUIN 37 Middle St. Lane, Fitchburg Penquin .. . full of vim, vigor, and vitality ... fun loving and brimful of jokes and pranks . serious at times . . . very active in and out of school . . . fine organizer and capable worker ... likes to travel. FRANCIS JOHN MorIARTY 46 Myrtle Avenue, Fitchburg Franz . . . the Daniel Webster of 54 distinctive, magnetic personality . . . courageous in voicing and holding to his opinions . . . elo- quent speaker and debater . . . biologist, botanist, aviarist. Lest We Forget Our Beloved Classmate ROBERT D. MULLANEY who was so well prepared to meet his Creator when He suddenly called him home on the night of December 11, 1952, after a full day in school and afew hours’ illness. ERNEST SIMEON BERNATCHEZ 12 Waverly Street, Fitchburg Tall, erect, imposing figure . . . striking manli- mess . . . meat and orderly in appearance and habits . . . loquacious but never boring quick readiness to detect sources of fun cheerful. ALFRED JOSEPH BOUDREAU 29 Devlin Street, Fitchburg Friendly, frank, and sincere . . . no shirker when it comes to work in school and out . . . man of action with confidence in himself . . . sure to achieve success in college . . . Latin star. GERARD LESTER AUBUCHON 132 Sixth Street, Leominster Likable Jerry never lacking friends . . . humorist possessing real wit . . . good-natured cheerful- ness always in evidence . . . shines in Math classes and in favorite sport—basketball. EDMOND CHARLES BEAULAC 266 Beech Street, Fitchburg Eddie . . . man of few words but glint in eyes betrays good sense of humor . . . out-of-door enthusiast with a yen for hunting and hiking . actively interested in sports . . . gridiron star. EDWARD JOSEPH BOUDREAU 19 Highland Avenue, Fitchburg Constant smiler . . . tal!, dark, and good looking . stern reliability . . . well-strung character . whiz at mechanical drawing . . . prominent in archery, hockey, and tennis . . . musical. VICTOR VERNON BURNELL 137 Townsend Street, Fitchburg Popular Duffer, peddler of smiles and personality - . . good word for everyone . . . football, basket- ball, baseball star . . . Vick’s motto— “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” LAWRENCE DAVID BURNS 65 Cedar Street, Fitchburg Larry's serious demeanor another instance of looks deceiving . . . barrels of wholesome fun brimming over . . . able thespian and comedian ... football stalwart . . . school spirited. RICHARD PAUL CARPENTER 227 Charles Street, Fitchburg Dependable and loyal . . . friendly and helpful . . . good student and diligent worker . . . well liked by all . . . happy when at the wheel... fond of sports . . . hunting at the top... am- bitious . . . alert. PETER OLIVER COLLETTE 145 Payson Street, Fitchburg Herb . . . optimistic and carefree . . . stalwart, tall, raw-boned . . . mischievous plotter disturb- ing his friends’ serenity . . . can take a joke on himself . . . jovial good humor JAMES FRANCIS CONLON 10 Berkeley Street, Fitchburg Jim .. . differs from twin in being just a wee bit shy . . . serious expression rather deceptive .. . good entertainer . . . sports enthusiast . skiing paramount . . . wearer of spotless, white shirts. JOHN JOSEPH CONLON 10 Berkeley Street, Fitchburg Jack . . . cause of confusion as to whether we are seeing double . . . gentlemanly . . . always ready for a bit of jollity . . + faithful and willing worker . . . tops in winter sports . . . fine skier. JOHN JOSEPH CORBETT 100 Maverick Street, Fitchburg Loyal and friendly pal always there with a smile and friendly greeting . . . gentleman to the core in manners and appearance . . . adventurous spirit . . . enjoys traveling . . . great sports fan. FRANCIS JOSEPH CROTEAU 91 Walnut Street, Fitchburg Affable, unassuming, gentlemanly . . . quiet in his friendliness and sincerity . . . good sportsman whether winning or losing . . . enthusiastic spirit readily aroused . . . pianist and singer to be proud of. NORMAND JOSEPH DAMIEN Rollstone Road, Fitchburg Admirable qualities . . . big favorite with every- one . . . walks long distance to attend daily Mass . . . popular “soda jerk’’ in spare moments . very successful in school work and dramatics. ROLAND ARTHUR CORMIER 267 Beech Street, Fitchburg Strikingly tall robustness with keen intellect to match . . . whiz in math . . . deep thinker . . courteous and manly bearing . . . ambitious and dependable . . . fine baseball player. ALFRED EDWARD COUTURE 187 Chester Street, Fitchburg Talented musician and lover of art . . . easy and pleasant to talk with . . . calmly tackles obstacles ... takes great interest in school affairs .. . fine student . . . active in hockey and football. JAMES JOSEPH DEERY 72 Pacific Street, Fitchburg Jim ... cheerful, sunny comrade . . . tall, erect, gentlemanly bearing . . . affable and courteous . meat dresser . . . many-sided interests . . fond of camp life, horses, hunting, boxing, sports. FRANCIS ALBERT DELISLE 12 Dumais Street, Fitchburg Fran . . . gentlemanly, capable, and ready to help . . . good-natured disposition and ready smile . . . rather serious at times but always enjoys a good joke . . . tested loyalty . . . active part in sports. ROLAND ARTHUR DESJEAN 392 Daniels Street, Fitchburg Cheery disposition . . . sincere friendliness .. . trustworthy and dependable . . . great fund of humor .. . lively nature . . . amicable disposition . , . determined at times, but not dictatorial . . . fishing yen. PauL EpwarpbD DEVIN 12 Nile Street, Leominster Pablo . . . million-dollar smile . . . sunny dis- position . . . well-liked and known . . . friends galore . . . clever original remarks . . . fine intellect but not overworked . . . varsity basket- ball celebrity. RICHARD THOMAS DOWER 10 Connors Street, Fitchburg Dick . . . real boyish in appearance and actions . . . lively disposition and inquiring mind. . . interested in people and varied activities courageous and outspoken . . . interested in science. ROBERT DAviID DUCHARME 56 Walnut Street, Fitchburg Sincere friend . . . dependable . . . unquestion- able honesty and integrity . . . fine quality of speaking and singing voice . . . asset to IC. choir . . . yen for nice cars . . . future auto salesman or decorator. KEVIN KEENAN DOOLING 10 Maplecrest Avenue, Fitchburg Daring in exploits and driving . . . Obliging . . . Orderly . . . Likable even when a big tease Interesting in conversation and anecdotes Nonchalant . . . Gallant and gentlemanly. DONALD HENRY DOUCET 54 York Avenue, Fitchburg Artistic temperament . . . twinkle in eye reveals fine sense of humor . . . can’t help but laugh at his jokes . . . strongly attracted to great out-of- doors—hunting, trapping, fishing. ¥ PRS HA tte ee LOY nay Baap s bhekho nt reat ss WILLIAM JOSEPH Fox Oak Hill Road, Harvard Magnetic personality . . . fine, strong character . . . well developed spiritually, intellectually, physically . . . genial warmth . . . the ‘“‘Silenter’’ . equestrian . . . devotee of field and forest skill. PAUL ALBERT FLUET 316 Franklin Road, Fitchburg Blue-eyed, sturdy confrere . . . perpetually in a good mood .. . doesn’t believe in worrying or over studying accommodating and willing to help . enjoys himself wherever he is . . sociable. ROBERT EMMET FLYNN 139 Summer Street, Fitchburg Einotanr our class philosopher . . . very personable gentleman . . . brilliant but no osten- tation shuns the limelight . . . dependable and hard worker sociable . . . versatile ... active. LEON FRANCIS GALLAGHER 640 Central Street, Leominster Courageous and persevering . . . generous giving of himself and what he has . . . deliberate in his decisions . . . holds firmly to what he thinks is right warm-hearted friend . . . base- ball fan. LANE PAUL GALLANT 165 Third Street, Leominster Sociable, perpetual smiler . good mixer... likes company, the more, the merrier . . . a gloom dispeller great yen for traveling . . + probably join navy and see the world. WILFRED ARMAND GARIEPY 186 Fourth Street, Leominster Willy . . . all-round fine fellow ... a friend to have and to hold . . . gentleman to the core . ambitious and seeker of opportunity . dependable and loyal . . . tennis, swimming, sports. CHARLES WILFRID GIONET Center Road, Shirley One of the famous Shirley quintet . . . dazzling jet-black hair . . . easy to be friendly with readiness to help . . . generous nature . congenial . . . outdoor enthusiast—hunting, fishing, camping. ROBERT ANTHONY GRATTAROTI 81 Graham Street, Leominster Bob . . . erect, manly bearing . . . good appear- ance and personality . . . strong character and deep thinker . . . good student . . . neat and orderly in attire and habits . . . generous self- sacrifice. GERARD ARTHUR GRENACHE 232 Mechanic Street, Leominster Jakes . . . likable Leominster lad . . . interesting conversationalist . . . never at a loss for words . . What an imagination! . . . top comedian _. . likes to hunt and fish . . . Technical student. DONALD FRANCIS GOGUEN 118 First Street, Fitchburg A sociable Bernie with nice curly hair . . . great at jollying and telling humorous stories . . . not much interested in weaker sex . . . good mixer with the boys . . . fine baseball player. CHARLES ARTHUR GORDON 210 Fifth Street, Leominster Chuck . ... classmate to be proud of . . . dark, good looking, sharp clothes . . . excellent student . . . 54’s mathematician . . . loyal, dependable, helpful . . . fine thespian . . . basketball ace. Bi 5S NOE ay m DONALD FRANCIS HEBERT 209 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Loyal, trustworthy pal . ... quick to smile and offer helping hand . . . rather reserved and retiring . . . never gets into trouble by over speaking . . . ardent sports fan . . . fine bowler and baseball player. LEROY HENRY Huot 184 Townsend Street, Fitchburg Lee . . . personality all his own . .. popular with both sexes . . . perfectly at home on dance floor . . . 54’s best dancer and social light . musically inclined but partial to jazz loyal Bernie. PAUL NoEL GUENETTE 78 Fox Street, Fitchburg Mott . . .’ versatile athlete . . . popular in school and out . . . likes.a good time but uses discretion . . good scholastic record . . . great friend of Ricky’s . . . football stalwart. Cart Epward HAAKER 116 Culley Street, Fitchburg Jim . . . neat, dark-haired likable chap wonderful friend . . . words few but well picked . avoids praise and publicity . . . good student . information bureau on sports and hunting. RICHARD RAYMOND JOYAL 23 John Street, Whalom Dick . . . Butch . . . well-known figure around campus . . . charm of being lucky and favored . . . always in pleasant mood . . . loyal to school and friends . . . fine varsity football player. JOHN CHRISTOPHER KEANE 69 Nashua Street, Fitchburg Jack .. . tall and manly bearing . . . well dressed remarkable yen for freedom . . . mingles well in any group . . . famous for his car. . mild and good natured generally . . . good con- versationalist. oe re ana BERNARD PAUL KEAVENY 116 Lincoln Street, Fitchburg Bernie . . . jovial, carefree disposition winning smile and easy-to-approach nature a winning card in his favor . . . newcomer to SBHS junior year but soon became just one of us. DONALD AUGUSTUS KUKTA 9 Boutelle Street, Fitchburg Skip . . . our silent partner . . . better known as Gabby . . . one fine classmate . . . stead- fast and dependable . . . never fails a friend . .. camping and fishing appeal . . . star varsity Football champ. EDWARD PAUL LAMBERT Harvard Road, Shirley Eddie . . . type of classmate we'd like to have more of . . . courteous and cultured air manly in his gentleness and bearing . . . tactful in not offending . . . takes kidding about his baby-blue eyes. ALFRED FRANCIS LANDRY 238 Pratt Road, Fitchburg Al ... fine fellow to have for a pal . . . sincere and unaffected . . . inclined to be silent and retiring . . . dependable in school and out . . makings of a great athlete . . . loyal Nardian supporter. HENRY ARTHUR LACHANCE 8 Pearl Street, Leominster Hank . . . Leominster native of fine appearance . blue-eyed, fair Saxon type with curly hair smart dresser . . . good disposition and entertainer . . . sociable . . . likes to be with crowd. RONALD PaAut LA FOSSE 305 Pratt Road, Fitchburg Lefty . . . towers over most of us in his 6-feet plus . . . calm and unruffled serenity pleasant even disposition . . . makes in easily socially . . . sports interest especially baseball. EDWARD ARTHUR LUSSIER 76 Boutelle Street, Fitchburg Sturdy blonde . . . a straight shooter . . . knows his own mind . . . determined in his convictions .. . happiest when with his own crowd .. . only the Marines can satisfy Ed .. . easy to get along with. ALFRED JOSEPH MARCOTTE 28 Montrose Street, Fitchburg Man of few but well chosen words . .. in upper bracket of class . . . shuns the public eye and applause . . . friendly, helpful type . sports a big attraction . . . enjoys hunting and fishing . . . active. RAYMOND PETER LEBLANC 852 Water Street, Fitchburg Ray . . . congenial and sociable . . . good mixer . . . happy disposition . . . not the worrying type . . . real witty remarks . . . generous with his car . . . likes to go places . . . fishing and hunting yen. THEODORE NORMAN LEGENDRE 12 Le Roy Street, Fitchburg Ted . . . convincing speaker . . . well informed . never at a loss for words .. . neat clean-cut appearance . . . well dressed . . . manly bearing and approach . . . interested in school affairs ,� €rect, JOHN PAUL MARCOULIER 28 Ash Street, Fitchburg Outstanding for his clean, manly wholesomeness spontaneous, witty remarks .. . likes to dance and mingle sociably . . . good sportsman- ship . . . eager helper in school activities dependable. JOSEPH PATRICK MARCOUX R.F.D. Pleasant Street, Leominster Joe . . . orchids to our class inventor . . . tops in studies and friendship . . . big-hearted and unselfish . . . willing, trustworthy worker likes farm life . . . mirth never lessened by worries. a RAYMOND ARTHUR MAXFIELD 70 Water Street, Leominster Max . . . good-natured Leominsterite always ready for a laugh . . . intelligent and capable of doing fine work . . . Room 22 frequenter . . . interested in science and baseball . . . yen for aviation. PETER EDWIN McCGuIRK 46 Mt. Vernon Street, Fitchburg Pete . . . the fair-haired boy . . . prominent stage star all along the way . . . oratorical ability... fond of arguing and back seats . . . fine scholastic rating in classical course . . . springs surprises. THOMAS Eart MCNEIL 285 Water Street, Leominster Genial, jovial type . . . can give a joke and take one on himself . . . outstanding honesty and integrity . . . fine spirit of comradeship and school loyalty . . . dramatics, sports, hunting. JOHN BERNARD MENDOLUSKY 67 Union Street, Leominster Mendy . . . Smitty . . . Where there’s fun, there’s Johnny . . . cause of many an uproar... fuzzy haircuts .. joker supreme . . . gives all- out support to school activities . . . dramatic ability. PAUL FRANCIS MCNALLY 29 Boylston Street, Fitchburg Archie . . . tall, athletic build . . . manly and courteous . . . neat and careful about his person and belongings . . . quiet humorous vein .. . biggest interest in his car and sports. LAURENCE CHARLES MCNEILL 149 Washington Street, Leominster Larry .. . Hot Rod . . . sinewy frame but not too robust . . . live-wire type . . . distinguished service as National Guard hurricane relief worker .. . Expert medal . . . active in dramatics. PAUL JOSEPH NouriE 52 Exeter Street, Fitchburg Cheerful, cordial Cleghornite . . . can be counted on to liven up dull routine . . . never absent rain or shine . . . wins friends easily . . . neat dresser . ardent sports fan .. . efficient and capable. RICHARD JOSEPH O'CONNOR 46 Fox Street, Fitchburg Ricky . . . magnetic personality . . . big-hearted . carefree, happy disposition . . . gentlemanly . . likes to play ‘pranks . . . gregarious .. . versatile, powerful athlete—varsity football, bas- ketball, baseball. CLEMENT JOSEPH MERCIER 164 Beech Street Clem . . . alert, wide-awake, energetic appearance . .. faultlessly groomed .. . practical joker and fun-maker . . . at Assumption as frosh but loyal Nardian for past three years . . . tennis champ. ROBERT FRANK NAVAROLI 11 Crown Street, Leominster Splendid traits of character . . . solid integrity and strength of purpose . .. resolute and de- termined spirit . . . sincere friendliness wholesome, unassuming manner that attracts. WALTER PAUL O'HARA 39 Winter Street, Fitchburg Wally . . . newcomer to SBHS junior year but never a stranger . . . well-known on varsity foot- ball and basketball teams . . . at home in all circles and on dance floor . . . good word for everyone .. . alert. RICHARD JAMES PALUCCI 25 Houghton Court, Leominster Dick . . . dark-haired favorite hailing from Leo- minster . . . sportsman in all fields . . . likes to hunt, trap, fish . . . sociable and interested in others . . . no better friend to be had humorous. PAUL ROBERT POTHIER 184 Seventh Street, Leominster Fine fellow deserving the best . . . big interest and topic of conversation at present—the innards of cars . . . mechanical interest . . . basketball, the favorite sport . . . good worker. FRANCIS ALBERT QUIRK 80 Appleton Circle, Fitchburg Turtle . . . tall, Honest-Abe stringer from the great West . . . not too loud but not too quiet either . . . fits in just right with the gang fine athlete . . . varsity football and basketball. PAUL CAMILLE RHEAUME 505 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg Tall, erect, manly . . . very versatile . . . fine student, athlete, actor, public speaker, journalist, essayist. . . real Trojan . . . dependable and conscientious . . . basketball and baseball star. NogEL RAYMOND ROBERTS White Street, Lunenburg Shorty . . . the tall man of ’54 ... may reach the sky, but just a regular guy . . . likes to putter around to find reason why things tick . . happiest when in mechanical drawing class. ROLAND EDMUND RABOIN 21 Old Leominster Road, Fitchburg Rol . . . a whiz in math . . . finds no subject difficult . . . strong, virile character . . . splendid principles . . . unquestioned integrity . . . de- pendable and industrious . . . cooperative alert. EUGENE ARMAND RHEAULT 69 Fourth Street, Leominster Plenty of brains and good looks .. . big, broad smile . . . always good company . . . competent and ambitious . . . wide knowledge of sports . . . photography the big hobby . . . genial Gene. DAVID WILLIAM SAUNDERS 1 Beverly Place, Fitchburg Dave .. . right at home in any group... real humorous strain . . . smile for everyone... sporty dresser . . . smooth dancer . . . loyal red- headed rooter . . . fine intellect . . . studying no hardship. CHARLES FELIX SHERMAN 193 Woodland Street, Fitchburg Sandy-haired, good-natured chap .. . pleasant and agreeable . . . makes in well and enjoys his bit of fun with the rest of us... reserved, gentle- manly manner . . . good student . . . capable. JOHN CHARLES ROURKE 178 Harrison Avenue, Fitchburg In limelight at SBHS since 1942 .. . a friend tried and true ..... good sense of humor... witty writer for Blue and Gold . . . excellent student . . . efficient committee worker—sees what has to be done and does it. JAMES GERARD ST. PIERRE 54 Newtonville Avenue, Fitchburg Jim... small in stature but a giant when it comes to being friendly . . . dynamo of liveliest energy . . . always up to some caper . . . mis- chievo us glint in wide-awake eyes . . . sports in- terest. JOHN SILVER Center Common, Shirley Our senior boy from Shirley coming to us junior year... an asset to the class of '54 . . . quiet friendliness and willingness to help . . . well- dressed .. . gentlemanly bearing . . . fine qualities. DONALD ARTHUR SIMONDS 92 Temple Street, Fitchburg Well-known favorite of '54 ... boyish in appear- ance but big and manly in every respect .. . good classical student . . . enters wholeheartedly into various activities especially dramatics— talented. JAMES FRANCIS SOWERBUTTS 70 Middle Street Loyal Bernardian and sincere friend . . . tall, manly bearing . . . neat appearance . . . all the earmarks of a gentleman ... man of few words who gets things done . . . dependable, efficient fellow. THOMAS DILLON STANLEY 51 Connors Street, Fitchburg Happy, carefree disposition . . . always in good humor .. . big hearted and generous sympathetic and helpful . . . mingles in freely with both sexes . . . cheerful. smiling expression . . . fine entertainer. ARTHUR JOSEPH THOMAS 8 Prescott Street, Leominster Zeke .. . tall , upright, well built . . . always . ready for good clean fun . . . willing to bear his end of burden . . . big scoop of friends ability as play director . . . good bowler and baseball player. ARTHUR BENJAMIN TRAINQUE 96 Turnpike Road, Westminster Bird . . . a long-distance traveler to SBHS but always wide awake and alert . . . man of action . . Mice, even disposition . . . even his corny jokes bring a laugh . . . great hunter and fisher . . capable. JAMES REYNOLDS SWEENEY White Street, Fitchburg Our personable Jim bringing 54 to a high level . extremely versatile . . . fine scholar, athlete, actor, public speaker . . . fine appearance big favorite . . . gentleman to the core. DONALD EDWARD TESSIER R.F.D. Grant Street, Leominster Don .. . an all-round fine fellow . . . buoyant personality . . . inspiring uplift on our off-days . . . honest and upright . . . good student . hard worker . . . varsity football team Library club. ROBERT EARLE WHITNEY 1416 Main Street, Whalom Whit . . . sociable Bob always a welcome addi- tion to group .. . happy disposition . . . sunny side always up . . . witty expressions . . . fine work in getting yearbook off to a good start ... good ball player. MARGUERITE ANN ABOOD 88 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg Gentle. soft-spoken Peggy of the big dark eyes and cherry “Hi! . . . kept down our expenses for Junior-Senior Reception by her keen sense of values and shopping sharpness. rs ye Pre a ae ee JOHN THOMAS WALSH 104 Granite Street, Fitchburg Red ... freckles . . . impish humor . . . sociable and entertaining good-looking chap .. . fairly tall, broad, well-built . full of spirit ... fancy free . . . good head . . . Lighthouse Hill fame. PHILIP JOSEPH WHITE 16 Nelson Street, Leominster Great baseball prospect active in all sports . good steady student as well as athlete . . math an easy subject for him .. . active in essay writing, dramatics, declamations . . . good natured. LouIsE ANN ALLAIN 66 Laurel Street Pretty brunette with personality to match .. . fun-loving but no shirker when it comes to work . . . good sports fan, swimmer, cook, pianist, modiste . . . friends galore. Mary Lucy ANZALDI 142 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Winning personality . . . quiet, refined manner ...a girl nice to know and to be with is our unanimous verdict an excellent student hid- ing her brilliance under an unassuming’ air. - GERALDINE FRANCES BALL 167 Canton Street, Fitchburg Smiling, sweet, and pretty is petite, dainty Gerry . . . personification of neatness . . . very active in school and out . . . loves to read and browse around library . . . talented. ELZABETH ANN BARBARO 360 Water Street, Fitchburg Betty with dark, expressive eyes radiating a quiet friendly gleam . . . brilliant senior always willing to help less brainy ones . . . unselfish and trust- worthy . . . neat appearance. CECILE THERESA BELLIVEAU 199 St. Joseph’s Avenue, Fitchburg Perpetual smiler . . . loveliest rosy cheeks .. . manages to have a good time even when working says right word at right time even when buzzing over phone . . . very punctual. JOAN NorMaA BELLIVEAU 995 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg One of our littlest seniors but full of action... jaunty in step and manner . . . cheerful little bundle radiating sunshine by the bushel .. . noted for her latest hairdo. LORRAINE MARIE BERGERON 659 Mechanic Street, Leominster Lorry . . . brown-haired miss tops in kindness, sincerity, and loyalty . . . wonderful classmate, full of fun . . . Home Ec. celebrity ably serving on refreshment committees . . . nursing career. JEANETTE ELIZABETH BERUBE 119 Madison Street, Fitchburg Jay .. . slender, fair, and attractive . . . heart of gold .. . engaging smile . . . stylishly dressed and in good taste . . . window shopping, a pet diversion . . . enjoys talking about her favorite movies. CONSTANCE BARBARA BOUCHER 260 Kimball Street, Fitchburg Small of stature but full of pep and fun dark brown hair and friendly blue eyes highly-spirited, energetic cheerleader . . . great sports’ enthusiast . . . social favorite and good mixer. HELEN MARIE BRISSETTE 39 Omena Place, Fitchburg Demure, petite, and immaculately clad wholesome, unselfish nature . . . unassuming manner never betraying high scholastic standing all along the way . . . sweet I.C. chorister .. . active. GERALDINE LORETTA BOLDUC West Street, Lunenburg Gerry . . . dainty, sweet, and charming with a most captivating little dimple and way of blush- ing .. . very intelligent student .. . Latin genius . stunning clothes . . . happy when active. TERESA ANNE BONIFACE 42 Cliff Street Terry . . . popular, stylishly dressed brunette with alluring personality . . . cheerful smile and hearty laugh . . . finishes to perfection whatever is begun . . . fine student, thespian, dancer. MARGUERITE LILLIAN BRUNEAU 1 Mitchell Street, Fitchburg Margie . . . friendly and fun loving but yet calmly reserved . . . good student . . . essay winner . . . good judge of character . . . likes nice clothes and knows how to wear them . chic. JUDITH ANN BurRiLy 22 Winch Street, Fitchburg Gentle, quiet loveliness and refined manner of speaking and acting . . . light-hearted and gay yet serious and diligent at right time . . . system- atic planner . . . in many activities. SHEILA JEAN CALLAHAN 107 Harrison Street, Leominster Pretty little red head never causing a commotion but winning friends by thoughtful consideration of others . . . flair for nice clothes always worn to the best advantage . . . radio speaker. ELIZABETH CLAIRE CARON 101 Abbott Avenue, Fitchburg Betty . . . sweet and sincere little brunette . habitually pleasant and courteous . . . always in good spirits with a cheerful smile for all neat, snappy dresser . . . cooperative. PATRICIA ANN CLOUTIER 52 Mooreland Avenue, Fitchburg Pat ... large, dark eyes vibrant with the verve of youth . . . dynamic personality . . . courage to defend her convictions . . . fearlessly plunges in and tackles obstacles . . . very sociable. JEANNE YVONNE COLLETTE 218 Mechanic Street, Leominster Jeannie of the dark hair and eyes . . . quiet, subdued manner . . . soft spoken and gentle voice . . . nicely mannered . . . well dressed friendly. although inclined to be retiring and reticent. MARIETTE IRENE CARON 21 Causeway Street, Fitchburg Vivacious and sparkling . . . light, graceful step . . . buoyant in spirit .. . can laugh at her own mistakes . . . fine little worker in school and out... . tackles difficulties valiantly. CAROLE LEE CLOUTIER 157 Sixth Street, Leominster Senior with a winsome smile and friendly greet- ing .. . artistic decorator for school socials . . . good ideas ... fine pianist . . . ardent baseball fan . . . secretarial future. JOAN LouIsE CONNORS 68 Wachusett Street, Fitchburg Tall, slender, dignified . . . smile likes to hover about her lips .. . neat and efficient in appear- ance and work . . . outdoor enthusiast . . . fond of horseback riding and sports. IRENE VERA CONTESSA 39 Smith Street, Fitchburg Vivacious generator of energy and merriment . never a dull moment with Irene in vicinity . fearless in plunging into school activities . . . pleasing appearing enhanced by nice clothes. BERNICE CLAIRE CORMIER 173 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg Popular little brunette pleasant to be with and to think about . . . not pretentious in spite of brilliant intellect . . . always willing to help . sincere and loyal . . . future pharmacist. ANN FRANCES COSTELLO 752 Water Street, Fitchburg Fran . . . girl with an appealing winsomeness . amiable disposition . . . sympathetic nature . quick wit . . . good listener and ready ear for our troubles . . . likes excitement . . . quiet refinement. sae Z IRENE BERNADETTE CROTEAU 91 Walnut Street, Fitchburg Our sweet-voiced songster and entertainer courteous and considerate of feelings of others . affable and pleasant .. . willing contributor to success of French and Home Ec Clubs. VINCENZA Mary D1 BELLA 28 Spruce Street, Fitchburg Vinnie . . . animated, vivacious personality lively dark eyes aglow with vim and verve of fun- loving teen-ager . . . a joke for every occasion . musically inclined. CAROL FRANCES DOWER 10 Connors Street, Fitchburg Cad . . . happy-go-lucky disposition . . . happy propensity of taking life as it comes and not looking for trouble . . . cheerful optimist . . always ready with a good word and helping hand. AGNES EDWENA DULING 106 Phillips Street, Fitchburg Attractive dimples and smiling, pleasing counte- mance . . . good sense of humor . . . motherly type with a personal interest in our welfare . . . zealous Pen Pal Club girl . . . dependable. BEVERLY ANN GUERTIN 1238 Water Street, Fitchburg Gentle, sweet, refined . . . beautiful brown eyes with a bewitching twinkle . . . fine classical student . . . sees the good and willing to praise it . . . self-sacrificing . . . active club member .. . dramatics. JUDITH ANN JACKSON 73 Henry Street, Fitchburg Pleasing blonde with a ladylike air . . . gentle calmness in speech and manner . . dresses attractively and neatly . . . industrious in apply- nig herself to the task at hand . . . dependable amloval. Iris GAIL GENDRON 14 Lancaster Road, Shirley Gay, happy, little Shirleyite . . . enthusiastic and vivacious . . . lustrous eyes expressive of joyful spirit . . . Accounting whiz . . . active in French Club .. . future air-line hostess. PAULINE JEANNE GOSLER 119 Melbourne Street, Leominster Polly . . . cute little blonde . . . merry blue eyes . .. rather hurried in speech and action . . . bubbling over with enthusiasm . . . promi- nent in French and Dramatic Clubs . . . energetic. HELEN JANE KENNEY 35 Cane Street, Fitchburg Elly . . . gentle and demure . . . soft spoken and refined . . . sweet-tempered and gracious ; never fails in time of need . . . early arrival at SBHS . . . Home Ec Lab a big attrac- tion... loyal. PHYLLIS HELEN KOZLOSKI 93 Legros Street, Fitchburg Phil . . . quietly subdued but always ready for a good time .. . tall, slender blonde friendly and well liked . . . enjoys sports . baseball fan . . . roller skating, the big hobby . . future secretary. PATRICIA KATHERINE JOPILLA 7 Washington Street, Fitchburg Pat . . . Giggles . . . ripples and giggles of laughter and fun . . . cute, little blonde always wearing a smile . . . big brown eyes opening wide . .. nice dresser . . . great sports booster for SBHS. JOANNE MArRy JOSEPH 64 Milk Street, Fitchburg Jo Jo... . congenial classmate and true friend . . . dependable and stable . . . easy, free con- versationalist . . . interested in everyone and school activities . . . cooperative. Nancy ANN LABOUNTY 16 Hamlin Street, Whalom Sylphlike and well poised . . . generous and unselfish . . . a girl with ambition . . . straight- forward and honest . . . likes to dress well . never at a loss for words .. . interior decorating plans, ROSEMARIE JEAN LAINO 38 Granite Street, Fitchburg Ro . . . enthusiastic, little cheerleader working hard to think up new cheers . . . sparkling eyes and jet black hair . . . eager to do things and do them well . . . big favorite. CONSTANCE CLAUDETTE LAMARINE 254 Laurel Street, Fitchburg Connie .. . plenty of poise and good looks .. . tall and graceful . . . smiles shyly and blushes profusely . . . long wavy hair . . . sprightly and gay .. . likes to dance . . . dramatics sports. ELIZABETH ANNE LAMOUREUX 235 Seventh Street, Leominster Betty . . . active, determined, ambitious full of vitality and energy . . . successful in whatever is attempted . . . prominent in dra- matics and public speaking . . . priceless friend . . . designer. DELPHINE MARY LANDRY Harvard Road, Shirley Del . . . Shirley native and proud of it : energetic and enthusiastic . . . lighthearted and cheerful . . . many interests and club connections . fancy ice-skater . . . good student Waves. JupiTH ANN LEARY 41 Princeton Road, Fitchburg Loyal, lovable, sweet, and true... . unassuming and cultured air . . . host of friends .. . highly intelligent . . . words few but well chosen. . . mentally and physically alert . . . very dependable. LoulsE MARY LAMOUREUX 165 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg Fancy free and full of pep . . . always good for a joke . . . dark, dancing eyes . . . cheery smilé . . . dignified but very amiable . . . dependable and helpful . . . active interest in sports. PATRICIA ANN LAMOUREUX 3 Napoleon Street, Fitchburg Pat ... tall brunette with a twinkle in her eye and a pleasant smile . . . cause of many a chuckle in chemistry lab . . . happy, buoyant nature _ oil painting hobby . . . fine basketball player. MarciA RUTH LEBLANC 70 Edward Street, Fitchburg Marvelous dresser and neatness exemplar personality to match good looks . . . believes in smiling . . . likes to dance and enjoy herself . never at a loss for friends . . . good basketball player. LORRAINE ALINE L’ ECUYER 30 Pratt Street, Fitchburg Lorrie . . . slender, little miss . . . essence of fashion and charm . . . always looks just right . . . Captivating personality ... plenty of fun in her makeup . . . photography, her pet hobby. . . friendly. Do.Lores ANN LEBLANC 18 Melrose Street, Fitchburg Dolly of the beautiful hazel eyes and lovely man- ners . . . dainty and petite . . . highlighted by her attractive neat appearance . . . excels in studies, music, and dramatics . . . loyal to SBHS. LILLIAN MAry LEBLANC 146 Daniels Street, Fitchburg Lil . . . jovial with the heartiest laugh and abundance of wholesome humor . . . lovely dark eyes sparkling with animation . . . black natural- curly hair, the envy of all . . . optimist. ALICE LOUISE LEGER 24 Melrose Street Another sweet Alice . ... lovely traits of character making her a favorite gentle and quiet nature . . . good faithful worker . . . dependable and helpful . . . active club member. JEANNE ANITA LEGER 60 Hurd Street, Fitchburg Blonde, petite, and attractive . . . lovely fair skin thoughtful and considerate . . . couldn't ask for a more congenial friend . . . never bois- terous . . . always ready to help. JANET RUTH LIDBERG 35 Forest Street, Fitchburg Shorty . . . another proof that good things come in small packages . . . dynamo of the peppiest energy .. . sunny disposition . . . cheerful giver . . . good listener . . . firm in her con- victions. MARGARET ANN LYNCH 1240 Main Street, Leominster Peggy . . . marvelous combination of brains and beauty . . . talented, versatile, efficient but at the same time sweet, charming, and unpre- tentious . . . quietly assertive . . . loved and esteemed. GLoriA Mary MAZZELLI 39 Clearview Avenue, Fitchburg Courteous, gentle manner . . . plenty of dignity . .. generous scoop of friends . . . diligent and attentive . . . knows how to dress appropriately . .. sincere and loyal . . . active in Italian Club. RiITA JOAN McDERMOTT 92 Arlington Street, Leominster Five-foot package of charm and cuteness .. . quiet, rather shy sweetness . . . polite, well-bred manner . . . conspicuous for her sheeny long blonde hair and hazel eyes . . . neatly and be- comingly dressed. ELIZABETH ANN MAHONEY 43 Summer Street, Fitchburg Betty . . . blue-eyed and attractive . . . small of stature but courageous and very active one of our live wires . . . fine student .. . full of fun and school spirit . . . social light. DIANE ALEXINA MOoRAIS 1 Nashua Street, Shirley Tall, slight, good-looking Shirley miss . courteous and well mannered . . . enjoys good music and dancing . . . flair for nice clothes in the spotlight with all her friends . cordial. SHIRLEY ANN MORIARTY 22 Davis Street, Fitchburg Cute, pint-size brunette but a powerhouse of energy . . . foresighted in making skirts to fit when seven inches taller . . . daring and ad- venturous spirit . . . does much in short space of time. PATRICIA ANN MCGRATH 122 Sanborn Street, Fitchburg Micky . . . never a dull moment with Pat around . . . mirth never lessened by worries great fund of knowledge . . . cheery “hello!” sure to be followed by long, pleasant chatter . . . dramatics. JANE WINIFRED McHuGH 32 Birch Street, Fitchburg Winsome, attractive, little Janie of the wavy hair and bright brown eyes . . . ready wit and deter- mined spirit . . . popular . . . splendid student . . . good pianist . . . likes to dance . . . stylish. RUTH MarGoT MorIN 8 Beekman Street, Fitchburg Our little ballerina of 54 dancing her way into our hearts . . . once known, forever loved .. . vivacious and sparkling . . . sympathetic and sweet . . . generous, obliging, unselfish. MARGARET RITA MORSE Center Road, Shirley Another favorite coming to us from Shirley .. . splendid qualities . . . somewhat reticent and retiring . . . quiet, refined manner . . . depend- able, conscientious worker . . . cooperative. DALE IRENE O'DONNELL 363 Hamilton Street, Fitchburg Giggles— Want to hear a good joke?” tops in personality, appearance, and studies neat and sweet . . . wholehearted support in many school activities . . . cultured . . . golf hobby. JOANNE Mary O’SULLIVAN 200 Hall Street, Leominster “Luck-of-the-Irish” colleen... . a red head you can’t help but like . . . never gets into trouble by saying too much . . . punctual . . . reliable and helpful . . . good, faithful friend. ANN ELIZABETH PATON 38 Payson Street, Fitchburg A little blonde, cute and winsome . . . heart- stopping smile . . . gentle manner . . . honey- mellowed personality . . . serious little home- maker . . . domestically inclined . . . conscien- tious worker .. . loyal. JEAN ELIZABETH PEARSON 13 Sanborn Street, Fitchburg Sociable and gay at the right time . . . inclined to be rather quiet and reserved until known .,.- . with you all the way .. . wholesome appearance . . . good dancer . . . future as an accountant. ROsE-MARIE THERESA PAGE 91 Townsend Street, Fitchburg Ro ... a classmate who never lets you down if she can help it . . . excellent student French prize winner . . . jazz pianist . . . active in Italian and Debating clubs . . . sports. EVELYN THELMA PANDISCIO 47 Boutelle Street, Fitchburg Vivacious dark eyes brilliant with animation and spirit . . . one of our good-looking senior girls efficient and trustworthy . . . assumes responsibility . . . Bernardian editor. JUDITH ANN PIERCE 29 Highland Avenue, Fitchburg Judy, the pretty girl who never frowns ...a big favorite . . . glowing personality . . . fine soprano voice . . . talented thespian and de- bater . . . fond of good music and dancing . . sports fan. BERNADETTE MARIE POIRIER 20 Fourth Street, Fitchburg Bernie . . . delightful blonde . . . contagious gay mood ... full of vitality... good natured... enjoys life and a good time . . . excellent scholar Latin genius . . . alert and attentive dresses nicely. PAULINE GLORIA PELLETIER 20 Orchard Street, Fitchburg Polly, the very popular senior with rosy cheeks, black wavy hair, and laughing eyes . . . endless giggler . . . quick, cheery smile . . . heart of gold ... just makes the bus . . . fashionable. PATRICIA ANN PERCY 16 Myrtle Avenue, Fitchburg Pat with expressive blue eyes glowing with friendliness . . . lighthearted and merry . . . tall, dignified, and of striking appearance . . . good talker . . . likes dancing . . . energetic. GERALDINE DorCAS QUINN 184 Main Street, Leominster Jeri . . . our clever cartoonist and jitterbugger .. . dancing as natural as breathing . . . artistically inclined . . . congenial and happy-go-lucky . . . Joyal supporter of all SBHS activities. PAULINE BERNADETTE RABOIN 21 Old Leominster Road, Fitchburg Another tiny classmate winning a big slice of our hearts . . . unselfish and thoughtful . . . brilliant student . . . excels in all subjects .. . very pro- ficient in French . . . enjoys sports. ANNA CHRISTINE RAIMON 360 Water Street, Fitchburg Gracefully tall and erect . . . air of refinement . modest and reserved . . . pleasant, gentle- voiced chatterer . . . full of unique plans quietly efficient . . . unruffled disposition. EILEEN MAE REILLY 374 Water Street, Fitchburg Chic little way about her that is attractive... likes to dress well . . . voice well modulated and pleasant . . . interesting conversationalist good dependable worker . . . loyal Bernie. ELAINE PAULINE RHEAULT 135 Whitney Street, Fitchburg Little friendly classmate with very pleasant ways nice even disposition always in evidence . no difficulty in making acquaintances . . likes to go places . . . energetic speed. PAULINE GLORIA RHEAULT 74 John Street, Whalom Bright, sprightly ray of sunshine . . . vivacious and sparkling . . . gets things done in a jiffy and in fine style . . . obliging and always willing to do a good turn . . . loyal Bernardian. pes: CLAIRE IRENE RIVARD 456 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg Merry brunette with a distinctive lilting laugh . . enthusiastic and peppy . . . graceful, slender, and fairly tall . . . dresses exquisitely . . . well mannered . . . figure-skating champ. BETTINA ANN ROBERTO 72 Colburn Street, Leominster Betty . . . attractive dark hair and expressive eyes . . . slight of frame but big of heart . agile and light of foot . . . baseball player who sends ball flying when at the bat . . . loyal. ANNETTE GLORIA ROBICHAUD 20 Wall Street, Fitchburg Blonde, slight, agile . . . many nice qualities en- dearing her to classmates . . . neat habits... good application in class . . . pleasing traits of character especially naive frankness. PAULINE ALICE ROCHETTE 64 Sheridan Street, Fitchburg Jolly good fun . . . happy-go-lucky sunshine scatterer . . . generous and wholehearted in giv- ing . . . always on hand and ready to help .. . very mission-minded . . . Home Ec devotee .. . trustworthy, Mary LOuIseE ROBERTS 535 Main Street, Leominster A credit to Leominster . . . quiet exterior but good spirit of fun ... facing life with a smile an habitual trait . . . obliging manner and quick offering of services . . . fine student. VERONICA ROBERTS 55 Burrage Avenue, Leominster Ronnie . . . tall, graceful, attractive . . . gentle refinement . . . dresses well . . . sunny dispo- sition . . . in many school activities, especially dramatics and public speaking . . . Red Cross leader. PAULINE LILLIAN ROUSSEAU 172 Spruce Street, Leominster Ta-Too . .. pretty Polly .. . attractive brown hair and eyes . . . winsome smiler . . . con- scientious, dependable worker . . . assumes re- sponsibility . . . Bernie enthusiast following all sports. JOSEPHINE JEAN ST. GEORGE Jo . .. charming simplicity and candor . . . soft, cheerful laughter . . . determined and persevering . . versatile and efficient . . . essay-contest win- mer . . . splendid student . . . willing and de- pendable. LUCILLE HELEN SAUVAGEAU 188 Fourth Street, Leominster Lu . . . little blue-eyed blonde from fair Leo- minster . . . small of stature but big of heart . . . Sincere and loyal to school and friends . . . sharp dresser . . . willing and cooperative dramatics. ANN MARIE SCULLEY 26 Merritt Street, Leominster Tall, slender, graceful . . . dignified, well-bred air . . . quietly tip-toed her way into all hearts . red-headed colleen knowing just what colors to wear . . . orchestra pianist . . . good student. Bigs, Pr e Mascon Doris Mary STACY 169 Fifth Street, Fitchburg Dot . . . adept in the art of smiling and making friends . . . gentle and well-bred air sterling qualities . . . Room 24 pride and joy— always ready with the answer . . . generous nature. PAULA Mary SULLIVAN 103 Nashua Street, Fitchburg Blue-eyed Sully, pretty and witty .. . a little one with a heart twice as big . . . charm all her own .. .. continual uplifter . . . unusual ideas . . . pleasant chatterer . . . snappy dancer . energetic. CLAIRE ALMA TESSIER 12 Cleghorn Street, Fitchburg A very nice girl with a big smile . . . carefree and lighthearted . . . mischievous and humorous strain . . . likes to dress well and to roller skate . vitally alert . . . lots of school spirit. MARYLOU EMMA TESSIER R.F.D. Grant Street, Leominster Another Leominster jewel . . . calm, gentle nature . . . lovable disposition . . . easy to make friends and get along with . . . diligent and conscientious worker . . . can take a correction . . . loyal to team. PITGHBURG PUBLIC LIB PITCHBUKG, MASSe EVELYN MARY TREMBLAY 72 Depot Street, Fitchburg Pee Wee, with a smile that can be seen a mile not very big but full of pep .. . alert, active interest in school affairs . . . slight of body and light of foot . . . does much in short space. JANET Lucy TRESALONI 399 Hamilton Street, Leominster Jan ... dainty little package of choice femininity . cute features and vivacious expression neatly and well dressed . . . nicely mannered quietly observant . . . takes teasing with a smile. CAROLYN JEAN TOCCI 39 Wanoosnac Road, Fitchburg Blue-eyed blonde with an extra share of good looks and pleasing personality . . . small in size but big in kindness and achievements . . . does everything well ... neat as a pin . . . basketball captain. DoroTHY MARIE TOURIGNY 108 Third Street, Leominster Dot . . . small brunette with lots of personality merry, ringing laugh . . . brand of wit all her own . . . wholesome, friendly way of ming- ling in with crowd .. . intelligent pupil... good in dramatics. JOANNE EMILY VACARELO 19 Washington Street, Fitchburg Jo... a lassie with a heart of gold and very nice disposition . . . cheery chatter . . . good worker . . . gets along well with everyone . . . happy-go-lucky tendency . . . helpful . . . nice clothes. FLORENCE BERNADETTE VOLPE 412 Water Street, Fitchburg Shorty . . . brown eyes glistening bright .. . jet-black wavy hair . . . big ideas for such a little one . . . intensive in work . . . many friends to her credit . . . volleyball and basketball champ .. . loyal. element sa a fy, e) Ps O O aa) A, faa =) O 3 en ree -™ Rees ss cee ie M = ss yo cw Sew nee Noble qualities C apable leader H h Honor Student ad - ; iG ' in wat le world nil : ee tae bi ee q asset akaanannns iim senaneninorcrnert i yhal men Hy confary givin lives an Heim - , Lestoralion oF the libyork¢ fueshit vin countries behing te rb “O well-beloved of God, hear the ardent cry which rises up from every heart in this year dedicated to you. Bend tenderly over our aching wounds. Convert thei wicked, dry the tears. of the afflicted and oppressed, com- : . fort the poor and ‘humble, quench hatreds, sweeten oe harshness, safeguard the flower of purity in youth, pro- tect the holy Church, make all men feel the attraction of Christian goodness. In your name, resounding harmoniously in heaven, may they recognize that they are brothers, and that the nations are members of one family, upon which may there shine forth the sun of a universal and sincere jam . a peace. � s FR Sek. Of the four modern language clubs, the French club has the largest enrollment as over one- half of the student body elect French as the modern language of their choice. French newspapers and school magazines give an added interest in the study of this language, as well as the singing of popular French songs. The club enjoyed a tour of France, especially Paris, by film, by which they became better acquaint- ed with famous French people, cities, and buildings. Le Cercle Francais Sainte Marie, Mere de Dieu, priez pour nous, pauvres pecheurs maintenant, et al ‘'heure de notre mort. Ainsi soit-il. ieee! OFFICERS—Left to right: Jacqueline Brisson, secretary; Thomas Duval, treas- urer; Jacqueline Tocci, vice president; Ralph Fortin, president. Art and music were also studied through pictures and recordings. A choral group was selected which added to the entertainment of the meetings. The following seniors received the highest ratings in the study of French: Robert Flynn, Bernice Cor- mier, Geraldine Bolduc, Judith Leary, Eugene Rhea- ult, Marcia LeBlanc, Helen Brissette, Marguerite Bruneau, Dolores LeBlanc, Sheila Callahan, Mariette Caron, and Normand Damien. Der Deutsche Verein HOLY MARY Heilige Marie, Mutter Gottes, bitte fur German has again made its appearance at un i a SBHS and this time it is in to stay judging Panacea tates nese: from the enthusiastic welcome given it by the Todes. Amen Peroid IV, German I class held in Room 11 every day and which is so much being enjoyed. At its December meeting, the Club pre- sented a little play and sang Christmas carols all in German. The little German magazine to which the members subscribe was used to good advantage, also. OFFICERS President .....------- FRITZ MENDOLUSKY Vice President ....... WILHELM FLYNN PEL PETM Yura ostacdecen-e a n--- HANS ROURKE iL Th (a a RUDI DAMIEN UNDERCLASSMEN—Otto Holden, Max Fitzgerald, Johann Lynch, Karl Abrams, Oscar Donelan. Ciurculo Mariano Santa Maria, Madre di Dio, Prega per noi peccatori, adesso e nell’ ova della nostra morte. Cosi Sid. With their songbook, “Canzoni Italiane” in hand, the Italian Club sing Christmas carols. First row, left to right: Joanne Mascitti, Teresa Zungolo, Anna Sala, Carol Proietti, Nancy Muldoon and Jennie Rivetts. Second row: Virginia Mannone, Marie Carbone, Angela Ghilardi, Elsie Gamache, Patricia Cioffi, Maryann Barbaro, and Ann Messina. Last row: Robert Ferrazza, Richard Navaroli, and Ubaldo George. Pianist: Carol Montagna. Officers of the Italian Club are very much interested in a letter which Ann Messina received from Professor Giuseppe Luigi Russo, from Naples, in answer to her letter to him in which she surmised that there was a misprint in the new Present Day Italian textbook, of which he 1s the author. First row, left to right: Ubaldo George, Teresa Zungolo, Ann Messina, Beverly Tresaloni. Second row; Raymond Maxfield, Agatha Marabello, Patricia Cioffi, Richard Navaroli, Carol Proietti, Mario Ciuffetti. erence teint, eaten SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS—Left to right: Treasurer, Joseph Lawless; Secretary, Joan McGuirl; Vice President, Suzanne Chapdelaine; President, Walter O'Hara. El Circulo de Maria Santa Maria, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros pecadores, ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. Asi sea. The December meeting of the Club centered around Christmas as its theme. The President, Walter O’Hara, and the Vice President, Suzanne Chapdelaine gave inter- esting accounts of Spanish Christ- mas customs. Spanish carols were sung by all the members of the club. Spanish II class in Room 25 is always an enjoyable period. Vergiliamt _ First row, left to right: Pauline Raboin, Don- ald Simonds, Bernardette Poirier. Second row: Peter McGuirk, Eugene Rheault, John Rourke. Third row: Robert Flynn, Robert Grattaroti. Bishop Wright will pre- sent the Latin-English to our winners and an award of $25 to Robert Flynn in addition to a charm engraved with his LATIN-ENGLISH TROPHY TEAM—Robert Flynn, Robert Grattaroti, and Eugene Rheault. No. 1 standing in the contest. The team winner of the “Know English Contest” held in Worcester com- prised three Bernardians of '54—Flynn, Grattaroti, and Rheault. Robert Flynn had the highest score among the students from eight competing high schools of Worcester County, Catholic and public. Ciceronioni SBHS was awarded a fine trophy for the three medalist Latin awards won by Bernardians during the past three years, in the nationwide Latin examinations. A second trophy is on the way as Mary Long ’55 has been awarded a gold- medal pin for scoring over 115 points out of a possible 120. | Left to right: Paul McElligott, Treasurer; | Sheila Dillon, Secretary; Mary Long, Vice President; Richard Sullivan, President. Clubs Science International Louise Allain, Secretary; Patricia Lamoureux; Ann Costello, Vice ie President; Judith Leary, Treas- urer; Bernice Cormier, President; Geraldine Ball, Dale O'Donnell. Robert Grattaroti, Treasurer; Francis Moriarty, Vice Presi- dent; Dale O'Donnell, Secretary; Geraldine Ball, President. Francis Moriarty, President; Carol Proietti; Jane McHugh, Vice President; Dale O'Donnell; Robert Flynn. Library Radio Joyce Hassett, John Nourie, Diane Maloney, Andre Gelinas, Constance Lefebvre, Veronica Roberts, Joanne O'Sullivan. | $-Trio Club The S-Trio Club is one of our most active clubs. It is composed of about 35 senior boys and girls and has for. its purpose a better knowledge of conditions in the business world. Successful accountants, personnel managers, secretaries and other members of the Bernardian Alumni Association will speak to members at is meetings throughout the year. Many business films will also be shown. To commemorate the Marian Year, a program will be presented entitled, “Mary and the Office Worker.” Left to right: Joan Connors, Gloria Maz- zelli, Annette Robi- chaud, Joan Belliveau, Lucille Sauvageau, Claire Tessier. At the mimeoscope, Rita Mc- Dermett. Members of club do mimeographing. Left to right: Jeanne Leger, Joanne Vacarelo, Marguerite Bruneau, Phyllis Kozloski, Gloria Mazzelli, and Bettina Roberto. Left to right: Carl Haaker, Paul Nourie, Left to right: Paula Sullivan, vice president, president; Alfred Marcotte. Patricia Percy, secretary, Janet Lidberg, treas- urer. pS sutiasecsirethntntiens “BLUE AND GOLD” STAFF—Seated, left to right: Bernice Cormier, Pauline Raboin, Joseph Galli, Editor; Margaret Lynch. Standing: Robert Flynn, Edward McManus, Robert Grattaroti, Francis Moriarty, John Rourke. Joseph Galli 54, and Edward McManus ‘55, enroute for the national school press “convention at Columbia University, York City. Bishop Wright Declamation Contest Congratulations to Margaret Lynch, '54, winner of the trophy, and Joseph Do- heny. '55, for creditable showing all the way to Juniors right: Hassett, Jame and Seniors Paul Rheaum the finals. s Sweeney, e, Margaret Enthusiastic interest by the student body in the Bishop Wright Declamation Contest was maintained up to the final decisions. After a series of intra-school and inter-school eliminations, the choice of judges left Margaret Lynch and Joseph Doheny still standing for the finals, which were held in the presence of His Excellency, our Bishop, in the Little Theater, of the Worcester City Auditorium, Sunday afternoon, November 22. Great was our joy when Margaret Lynch of '54 returned home with the trophy captured in the Junior-Senior division. i t to chool declamation contest. Lef intra-s heny, Joyce ho persevered a ae sae Francis Moriarty, Joseph Do ne? W Phi ip a Geraldine Ball. Lynch, Veronica ts, e Chapdelaine, aor Suzann Sophs who kept up declamation interest all along. First row, left to right: Maureen McCaffrey, Elaine LaPlume, Katherine Keaveny, Patricia Weymouth, Barbara Ciccolini, Sharon Latham. Second row: Mario Cuiffetti, Philip Holden, Cornelia Hayes, Ellen Powers, Marilyn D’Errico. Third row: Raymond Rheault, John Lynch, Andre Gelinas. Winners: Patricia Weymouth, Andre Gelinas. d PF 5 ° P Fa : | it . Ki thleen McGuirk, C ©, Cf i7 St TOW. atricia Ho W arth, a al ene Frosh who kept up practice to th Morin, Sandra F Martin Salmo i 1d row: : DiRusso, Ellen Pliska. Secon ah Ste Madaaevee nae Paul Reddy, James Keaveny. Winners n, James Keaveny. te ot 3 ai $e CHRISTIAN READING SS Left to right: R. Cunha, W. Weatherby, R. Banville, V. Grey, P. Magane, R. Vaillancourt, G. LeBlanc, R. Bonner, A. Morin, J. McDermott, W. Kiniry. Jackie Meets the Press JHERTE SPR Dek) Be a prio Shen GERALD LeBLANC Séculan Newspaper 235 4 2 oe RAY BANVILLE Si. Prancin de: Salers gansta’ RAY VAILLANCOURT S¢éular Magazine .ss suse ...... RITA CUNHA Gontmpynist, Paper ee ai een ANTON MORIN Catholic News paper aii Gn ae WM. KINIRY Communist Magazine ....-.000..000002----- PATRICIA MAGANE Gatholicn Ma cazinenin eae JUDY McDERMOTT TDP ECLOPRE IT NS Nt ae Ve ee ees a eae VIRGINIA GREY Catholic Press Assembly—Class of 756 MEMBERS of PANEL on the CATHOLIC PRESS—Seated, left to right: Joyce Morrilly, Doris LeBlanc, Maailyn D’Errico, Freda Fournier, Patricia Weymouth. Standing; Anita Mercier, Peter Fitzgerald, Mario Cuiffetti, Chairman; James Connolly, Alfred St. Germaine, Andre Gelinas, David Blais, Maureen McCaffrey. Bishop W right Awards — Altar Boys Choir Members 1954 ALTAR BOYS—First row, left to right: Joseph Galli, Donald Simonds, Leon Gallagher, John Rourke, Robert Grattaroti. Second row: Robert Navaroli, Robert Whitney, James Deery, William Fox, James Sowerbutts. Third row: Peter McGuirk, Robert Flynn. Our Principal, Father Conlin. 1954 CHORISTERS—First row, left to right: Elizabeth Lamoureux, Evelyn Tremblay, Vincie DiBella, Helen. Brissette, Pauline Rochette, Pauline Raboin. Second row: Beverly Guertin, Rose Marie Page, Irene Croteau, Dolores LeBlanc, Judith Leary, Ann Sculley. Third row: Francis Quirk, Francis Croteau, William Fox, Charles Gionet, Lane Gallant, Roland LaFosse, Arthur Trainque. . Student Council OFFICERS—President, Robert Flynn; Vice Presi- dent, Deanne Vallee; Business Secretary, Teresa Boni- face; Recording Secretary, Theresa Donelan; Treas- urer, John Nourie. SENIOR COUNCIL—Left to right: Margaret Lynch, Eugene Rheault, Victor Burnell, Robert Flynn, Teresa Boniface, James Sweeney. Circled: Rosemarie Laino, Pauline Rousseau. JUNIOR COUNCIL—Left to right: Constance Pelletier, Teresa Donelan, Deanne Vallee, Suzanne Chapdelaine, David Tucker, John Nourie, Thomas Duval. Robert Sullivan, not in picture. Religion IV el is Eternal Life: that they may know T his Thee the Only True God, and Jesus Christ, aos W hom Thou hast sent.’ CLASSES oe Left to right: Lane Gallant, Francis Delisle, Richard O'Connor, Paul Pothier, Roland Desjean, . Alfred Boudreau. Left to right: John Walsh, Paul McNally, James St. Pierre, Robert Ducharme, Leon Gallagher, Hom Alfred Couture, Richard Palucci, Philip White. ae I poss Hil et, Left to right: Robert Navaroli, John Keane, Kevin Dooling, Richard Dower. Joseph Marcoux, Edward Lambert, Donald Hebert, Raymond Maxfield, Peter Collette, Ronald Lafosse, Theodore Legendre. oO he % Cecile Belliveau, Lorraine L’Ecuyer. Pauline Gosler Anne Costello Charles Gordon, a! Jeri Quinn. fd Gerard Grenache, Richard Joyal. The Class of '54 should have some pretty fine chefs in the near future, judging from the rapid progress made so far in the culinary arts by our senior boys—Beaulac, Burnell, Collette, Fluet, Huot, Lafosse, Landry, LeBlanc, McNeil, Mercier, O'Hara, Quirk, and Whitney. Future Chefs It is amazing how the none-too-gentle hands of a rugged im the athlete can turn our such light, digestible, tasty dishes. Even when the mixture refuses to rise and assume its proper propor- Making tion and texture, the ingredients are not wasted but taste real good to a growing, hungry teen-ager at the close of his day in school. The Catholic Free Press gave the boys a fine feature story in one of its issues and very kindly sent us the pictures on this two-page spread. There is nothing that I can’t cook if the recipe is in the book. --Leroy Huot : RR) I’ve learned to cook, my and before I go, you can all be sure I’il learn to sew.--Clem Mercier. % ' I always thought that football was rough, but now I know it’s cooking that’s tough. Ed_ Beaulac. @ We { oe ee 4 Sa e y Everyone has ‘3 favorite meals in our group, and etttiet Francis Quirk pee) 20048 + 3 I’m afraid my mark will be very Meh SESS EES: y ‘ Rett itesstiit, low; I’ve eaten my homework and that’s what I know.- Ray LeBlanc Prete eretes was sweet, but i ar. instead of salt.- t was my fault, I used Bob Whitney. ll wash dishes I'll wash pans _but Oh how I hate these dishpan hands. Vic Burnell... .1 can fry eggs 1 can slice cheese, but I just a can’t remember these recipes.- y™. Pete Collette. j I cook with gas, I sweep with al broom; I'll be a wife before I’m a groom.--Walter O’Hara .... A loafy of bread I tried to make, but wound up instead with ginger cake. Ron La- Fosse. _ No matter how I try and try, all 1 can make is pizza pie. Larry McNeil. .... Strawberry shortcake, huckle- berry pie; you can’t make them, norcan I.- Paul Fluet. ore Donald Doucette, Thomas McNeil, Edward Lussier, James Sower- butts. = . . j , i ae A a Bernard Keaveney, Ernest Cormier. Bernatchez, David Saunders, Roland Chemistry Joseph Galli, Richard Carpenter, Donald Tessier, John Corbett. M iy, Drawin g ‘ es All-School Play On November 9 and 10, the SBHS Dramatic Club presented We Shook the Family Tree... a three-act comedy with a cast consisting of members from all four classes. This play involves the problem of a high school girl who tries to obtain a date to the big dance, doing anything and everything to accomplish the feat. In doing this, father also becomes the center of attraction, building up a repu- tation not only as a ‘‘drunkard’’ and “wife-beater,”” but also being accused of sending love letters to the neighbors. But in the end everything turns out well and Hildegarde gets to the dance. Standing, left to right: Andre Gelinas, Catherine Fischer, Rona ld Cristoforo, Lawrence Burns, Lawrence McNeil, Joseph Galli, Geraldine Ball. Seated: Beverly Progin, Ann LeBlanc, Mary Ann Belli, Deanne Gasbarri, Patricia McNamara. CAST OF CHARACTERS IN “We Shook the Family Tree” Hildegarde, tired of being a wallflower 2. c.necsseecsesecseceecceceeeceseeetensconsecenes Judith Boyden UY POE NGAI ENT AUDEN Reka oe yes hol rke eden umes eeb ald anducabds docbsch Ser Joseph Galli, George Scott DPS MOT SIO ER IOI VOR gies cotcsal hldek ocunes ta cs a ecevk ces eseosnsurssayedcert Ann LeBlanc, Therese Donelan SALLY ROTA TOU LER | SISECD IL 02, boneacennntesnatsnrr con ... Beverly Progin, Rosemary Dooling Bobi eee BIAS: CL OF DET asl ate SLA coal seid ames oteahoentieen Andre Gelinas, Normand Damien TEIRBAG | BLOB PORU LET OPOLD EN GS iss cescnsecbwaennantascanceontitndeaceeecieee Roland Cristoforo, Donald Simonds rere IRIE CE YIEN poidh hte a ts eahi eno cl cement faceted teeta cvetone Patricia McNamara, Audrey Maston BUSI AY, SOUS PEATEOTEAR. pip Ale cas stve tnscneenecetceapdunsveeLtaabiarence Mary Ann Belli, Joyce Morrilly ERAT IPN TIPE VITA Beret PES oh Dal lias Mocca ERE Eek scedivete lala eo sonia Catherine Fischer, Agatha Marabello Freddie Shermer, who wears Rnichers ........-.1---0----000--00-- Lawrence Burns, Peter McGuirk VAS NFAY RILEY AED LALU ERS (2a hees eked beat te cenauncct ns tcuadhcnbn omar ens chonide Lawrence McNeil, Andre Gelinas MCG SPETITET ADIT NILOL PEN mente tome ee ler a Jacqueline Tocci, Deanne Gasbarri Properties: Katherine Keaveny, Joyce Morrilly, Mary Ann Belli Stage Managers: Robert Flynn, Normand Damien, Roger Ethier Assistants: Carol Proietti, Janice Hastings Standing, left to right: Rosemary Dooling, Therese Donelan, Peter McGuirk, Normand Damien. Seated; Agatha Marabello, Joyce Morrilly, Judith Boyden, Audrey Maston, Donald Simonds, George Scott. During Advent our eyes turn to Our Lady’s balcony, where the scene of that memorable first Christmas Eve is depicted in a very realistic and beautiful way. Elianne Trainque, 1955, draws nearer for a careful scrutiny of the Divine Infant. Elianne and her big brother Arthur, 54, come to SBHS every day from far-distant West- minster, where they are very active members of the new St. Edward’s parish. Arthur and Elianne sing in the choir while an older brother, Lion- el, plays the organ. Throughout the school are pic- tures of Madonnas of outstanding merit. Veronica Roberts, 54, ascends the Mount stairs to view at closer range a fine copy of the famous Sistine Madonna. Veronica has always taken a keen interest in Bernardian activi- ties and has always been most co- operative and generous in her sup- port. The local Red Cross has also benefited by her willing, efficient leadership in organizing and direct- ing the efforts of its young mem- bers. Christmas 1953 A gala Christmas program was staged in SBHS auditorium on December 23. The varied features consisted of two plays, a tableaux, Christmas carols, dance specialty, and singing by student body. Jo- seph Galli, James Sweeney, and Mary Foley were the announcers. Margot Morin and Janet Lidberg, both of °54, were well applauded for their Wintertime dance. CAROLERS—First row, left to right: Ann DesJardins, Theresa Nally, Ann Benjamin, Madeleine Malouin, Leona Marceau. Second row; Judith Connolly, Patricia Ryan, Bertha Gauvin, Diane Guilmet, Carole St. Jean, Beverly Davis. Third row: Carol Miner, Audrey Maston, Yvonne Chaume, Norma Favini, Elaine St. Jean, Rosemary Scott, Mary Brasili, Bonita McDermott. “On the Road to Christmas” ONE-ACT PLAY Scene: In the Palace of a King. Narrator—MARY FOLEY om de a : : é KTR lia INO a CeO h Norman Miller Princess: Wii Rosemary Dooling SPIT TAREE SENG ISEB al Virginia Grey Elf io Charlene Morin Princess. en aukin ee aE et Ellen Powers St. Nicholas 2... James Keaveny Tableaux a. Birth of John Announced c. Visitation e. Angels Appearing to Shepherds b. Annunciation d. Birth of Christ f. Arrival of Kings fram the East Pianist—FELICE SELIGA Reader—CAROL PROJETTI First row, left to right: Lorraine Landry, Joanne Goguen, Elizabeth Turcotte, Dolores Simonds. Second row: Priscilla Roberge, Louise Ouelette, Denise L’Ecuyer, Jean Testagrossa, Rita Richards, Marie Leblanc, Sandra Flynn, Rosalie Scott, Gloria Cordio, Marie Bedard. ANGELS—Adell La- mothe, Mary Hebert, Veronica Roberts, Barbara Junka, Lois Cormier. “The Little Shepherd Who Was Left Behind” ONE-ACT PLAY i OP IS AEN ED SIU OE AE SIEGE ADs ORGS ELD TU Bt ON See EE Richard McElligott RNa Tre T eee es tron ts sic kd oy Lasse canihdunedatce teseninis supe psevececkdesGeseasbyieoone Edward Henault Oe pays RNY ADEN PTS SS ORI Lt SOI CAE ga ES eC eae Ia! CRI ee John Nourie OE eee nee ee ee a ionencdhace Richard Rogers Heauae MITCH ies pute etee Mite re care ties aie ese. Tad PN Pla Bets Je Ne yO As poe hd Ngee Roger Ethier Cg TE gk LESS Soe aa tea TNT RN ae DR AED MLL RE Re Mary Hebert EE ETAT AAT SS SIR OT ILI A cic ds 2 Le ech at lca! ew alesdon a tothe iohcipatetannboneestaesdcnevoreusncdasdensense Aina Lanigan ye Wha Nye Se 0 ee INOS Nae Saye BIO ar PR le RES Rae Re PE Se George Scott HUB Y)s A scones ep icee cy Ca Shee Oe A li ne la eee ae Joanne O'Sullivan St a DB Nee SEES 19 20S. Japa Add cies ne vnidiek Vesa phnten bon neele eb cccsdafecsactacedcns Robert Boisseau EDICT AG MMe eel i cates cieh cement te te Jon Ethier, Joseph McDermott, James DiCosta ARTES Sp) AES SDE NRT PE ee Barbara Junka, Veronica Roberts, Lois Cormier, Adell Lamothe The Christmas program of 1954 was given a fine start when it was opened by the singing of favorite Christmas carols by a group of sweet-voiced choristers. Ann Marie Benjamin sang a tenor solo, O Night of Holy Memories, assisted by the carolers. Between the acts, our little premier danseuse, Margot Morin, shows how easy it is once you know how. Our Senior Class Play CAST OF CHARATERS Eeeverene Mosperas | UCith, DOYUCH bscicu cies f leer oeocvune relatos Margaret Lynch Renrer rere Reresd BOnirate ke ne ke le ce ee Vy. - Dolores LeBlanc neo RY = einitie Paton! vce Vihee ety Nee ee eee Te Paula Sullivan emmy td revor-Patrivis Potcy nuke sacl eu eh ee eh Veronica Roberts Mother Bassonwaite—Beverly Guertin ........:--.-:--sc-c-cesececececcecececeecceeseeecesessseesecesesee Joanne O'Sullivan Sister Carmela—Anna Raimon Sergednt Mulligan—Joseph Galli IEC C TORR CHINO B= Peters MEG UIT Khe te fk ed ele dele eh er ce ae ete James Sweeney EE ME Se OTETIN Sica ¢ RS Tat bara le dO I Anne Peloquin MIS PCEMES Ia Ae OZam—-TLETIE CORLESSA ooock ooo ccaucoeeesoscn sce dectgcaci, Jossosluctecvciusnveieescebduscntcune Pauline Rousseau Mists Inez Escapado—Elizabeth Mahoney °....-.2.02...2.....cc-cccte-c-eceececceceeenssecdgeetceeteceeneceeceene Margot Morin Miss Verity Goodchild—Rosemari€e LaimO 1..2.)0...cs -keccocececciscasescenacesccstecstescersscesteesce Dale O'Donnell WMiss Prudence Rockingham—Louise “Allain o02.2..ccc...c.ccceLecncccee dete pecntadeegetenecceneeeeesensonts Janet Lidberg Paran dvr hey Rol 2y3—Patricia JOpilla,:sccc2}c-ssoseseesueceesstacsetot cectuscgetalbotctivedapattedoacccunties nee Pauline Raboin The Baroness Sliema ............ Pauline Rheault YY Francis Moriarty ol EET) fi Lawrence Burns Donald Tessier 12) ge Robert Grattaroti (GRE ey Donald Simonds (ONG 12) poche Normand Damien Robert Navaroli Nuns—Cecile Belliveau, Sheila Callahan, Ber- nice Cormier, Anne Costello, Anne Sculley. Students—Geraldine Bolduc, Nancy LaBounty, Jane McHugh, Janet Tresaloni. REVEREND MOTHER—(Ju garden. a SERGEANT MULLIGAN (Joseph Galli) is baffled at the attitude of REVEREND MOTHER (Margaret Lynch) concerning the murder of the Baroness. dith Boyden) relieves the nervous strain by having SISTER CARMELA (Anna Raimon) serve tea to INSPECTOR PEARSON (James Sweeney) in the Murder Mm a Nunnery V4 INEZ ESCAPADO (Margot Morin) shows how she used the knife when revolutionists attacked her home. PRUDENCE ROCKINGHAM ° (Louise Allain), TURKEY ROHAYS (Pauline Raboin), VERITY GOODCHILD (Dale O'Donnell) and MOTHER PEAGLE (Paula Sullivan) are interested spectators. MR. TURTLE (Larry Burns) has a friendly chat with NUN (Anne Sculley), MOTHER TREVOR (Patricia Percy) and MOTHER BASSONWAITE (Jo- anne O'Sullivan). MRS. MOSS (Judith Burrill) and BAR ONESS SLIEMA (Pauline Rheault) op pose VENETIA’S (Irene Contessa) friend ship with the Baron. MRS. MOSS (Anne Peloquin) is indignant wit! VENETIA {Pauline Rousseau) while the BARON (Francis Moriarty) is engrossed in the contents o the papers Which INSPECTOR PEARSON (Pete McGuirk) finds a bit humorous. PRUDENCE ROCKINGHAM (Janet Lidberg) points an accusing finger at INEZ. ESCAPADO (Betty Mahoney) in the presence of MOTHER PECK (Dolores LeBlanc), VERITY GOODCHILD (Rosemarie Laino), and TURKEY ROHAYS (Patricia Jo- pilla). nen MR. TURTLE (Donald Tessier) presents a new clue in the murder case to NUNS (Anne Costello, Bernice Cormier, Cecile Belliveau.) Seated, Sheila Callahan. Ee wi he ae MOTHER PECK (T. Boni- face), MOTHER BASSON- WAITE (B. Guertin), MOTHER PEAGLE (Anne Paton) are ill at ease in the interview with REPORTERS Navaroli and Damien. STAGE MANAGERS—William Fox, Richard Joyal, Paul Rheaume, Robert Flynn, Henry LaChance. STUDENTS—Geraldine Bolduc and Nancy LaBounty lack interest in the reading of Sir Roger de Coverley by MOTHER TREVOR (Veronica Roberts). ALTAR BOY (Donald Simonds) and PRIEST (Robert Grattarotti) were not in chapel at the time of the murder. Dramatic Club OFFICERS—President, James Sweeney; Vice President, Margaret Lynch; Secretary, Teresa Boniface; Treasurer, Robert Flynn. ADVISORY BOARD — First row, left to right: Geraldine Quinn, Dale O’Donnell, Janet Lidberg, Margot Morin. Second row: Veronica Roberts, Judith Pierce, Ann Paton, Geraldine Ball. Third row: Anna Raimon, Pauline Rousseau, Anne O’Sulli- van, Judith Burrill. SBHS Cheerleaders Our first football rally of the new school year was held in October, just before the St. Peter’s game. In their new uniforms of blue and gold, our peppy cheerleaders gave a demonstration of cheers, new and old, in which the entire student body joined. We were glad to see our veteran cheerleaders of three years, Constance Boucher and Rosemarie Laino, still leading. This marked the second year of cheer- leading for Joyce Morrilly, Carol Slattery, and Jac- queline Brisson, and the first year for our frosh newcomers—Brenda Burrill, Barbara Leger, and Beverly Progin. That our cheerleaders are a very energetic, loyal school-spirited group may be judged from the fine trophy awarded them in November at the Hudson Cheerleaders’ Jamboree of 1953. Congratulations! mays through the cy Also, there . : Was the woz 1 of d’s, Ed Kta, Jick | new - iors, | Studen, ,, ;and SBHS shoo) ier. | bursts of my € niors, nN KEEP AT TAPE OveR your Side by side, Connie and Ro, SBHS cheering As 3 years ago. Father Conlin offers congratulations to Ro and Connie for their trophy victory. m SBHS Football—1953 Our 1953 team made its first official start at the Wor- cester Tornado Disaster Fund Jamboree, where our boys, although putting on a fine showing, had to bow to a much bigger St. John’s of Worcester team with a score of 6-0. Chelmsford High athletic field saw our opening game of the season spoiled when the host team pushed over two quick third-period scores and escaped with a 12-0 verdict. Outstanding at this game were Billy Ethier, Skip Kukta, Dick Joyal and Ed Beaulac. St. Peter's of Worcester ruined our homecoming game by capitalizing on two big breaks. Although Beaulac and Joyal ran the ball with fairly good success, we could not overcome the two-touchdown advantage of St. Peter’s. PO ee gg ee ey Highlighting the St. Peter's game was the fine job done by guard Don Kukta, who smothered all plays through the center of the line. Our team as a whole showed that they could hit hard and tackle low in fine style, and we felt confident of a winning game soon. DON KUKTA, ‘54, who made the Catholic Free Press All-Star team. Coach McCauley Our new coach, John B. McCauley, began his sports career at LaSalle High School, Providence, R. I. He was presi- dent of his class and an outstanding scholar-athlete. While at Boston College he starred particularly in football, playing at one time or other every position in the Eagles’ backfield. He also participated in several intramural sports. He is six-foot-three, weighs 190 pounds, has a very striking, clean-cut ap- pearance, and is a gentleman to the core. At our first rally in October, Coach McCauley was introduced officially to the student body by Father Conlin. That he was already popular with the student body was evident from the welcome giv- en him. The coach stressed the impor- tance of supporting the team and of the boys taking part in athletics. Fourth row: Donelan, Holman, Flynn, Do- heny, Lachapelle, Nourie, Ethier, Bourque. Fifth row: Ray Lachapelle, Maxfield, Morin, Ethier, Navaroli, Barba, Horgan, LeBlanc. Sixth row: Valera, Anderson, Bica, Douchette, Boucher, Leger. PLATO EAA OE First row, left to right: Coaches McCauley and Leger. Second row: Sweeney, Joyal, Kukta, Burnell, Guenette, Galli, Beaulac. Third row: Quelette, Keohan, O'Hara, Cormier, Quirk, Burns, Saunders, Shaw. a Ve PE eo McCauley boys bombard F fy The first of our three victories was with e by | Phe EN Via Aerial Attack; Hard Los: the Red Raiders of Athol at the Bernardian Bowl. The Blve and Gold played outstanding In a rough and tough ball game, the football throughout the entire game. At Danvers, our boys scored two last-period Bowl urna game-tumied touchdowns to whip a bigger St. John’s Prep of the most exciting eleven, 12-7. The Bowl witnessed our third victory when play from scrimmage, r | SBHS spotted Worcester South an opening to bring the ball deep iy touchdown and then proceeded to rally for 2, Bill an 18-7 victory. At the close of the football season, the entire 1953 squad, their parents, and friends were guests at a banquet sponsored by “Club 24,” a group of nonsectarian men of Fitch- burg. DICK JOYAL Red and Gray gridders of Fitchburg B G Upend High defeated St. Bernard’s 21-13 in the intra-city fray staged at the Bernardian South 18-7 “se one aL-- Sheng both a strong running an ek, St. Bernard’s spotte South an opening peric and then proceeded 1 eonvineing 18-7 victor ‘ian Bowl. The victo1 k d Gold’s third in the contests of the entire sei Segre Pete Thoma, Red and € started the action rolling territory. After mow 4 seored their lot ing period, B yt the TD rigl 36 yards to k ie seore. TI good, and tl sed 7-6. ‘ied when, in t! march to t ‘eney zoom uts a 12 A i half, t AA 1 sevel |) zain t QU ee ED BEAULAC Upset hed haiders 20-10; ffense, Defense Immense A fighting, never-say-die St. Ber- e Beatise wh rN aints Grid Squad nard’s football squad racked up its initial 19538 victory by whipping a eted by Club 24. ees and heavily-favored Athol High ollowing the close of the football | eleven 20-13 at the Bernardian Bowl. ° ’ son, the entire 2% way Ad : ; Wot Haale rents and friend: me es poe nquet sponsored ,; nonsectarian Fit: § W hall. Charl 9 thall coach at ; assachusetts, wa: g � program whic § urque announce tain and Bill | ar’s Most Valuak Prior to the ban the squad select murque, the first J t year’s leader. bre sensation, was � phy in view of i iarterbacking the ecessfully during purteen senior gri otballs from the | itinkn Gay len alinan a me iii PAUL GUENETTE ‘54 roe 7 JIM SWEENEY ’54 More Gridiron Stalwarts of ’54 Ed Beaulac Vic Burnell Skip Kukta Wally O'Hara Dick Joyal Fran Quirk Larry Burns Ricky O’Connor Joe Galli Roland Cormier Basketball 1953 - 1954 The season was given a good start with a completely scraped and varnished gym floor; and a new scoreboard, electrically controlled, with its multi-colored lights, the gift of the class of Feds First row, left to right: Miggs Shaw, Paul Devin, Gerry Aubuchon, Harry Downes, Larry Burns. Second row: Toni Morin, Charlie Gordon, Thomas Flynn, Bill Kenney, Bernard Keohan. Third row: Bill Ethier, John Buckley, Coach. McCauley, Ray Morin, Thomas Duval. LARRY BURNS PAUL DEVIN GERRY AUBUCHON| ’ Although experience was lacking, we started off the season hopeful of victories with such seniors. as Charlie | Gordon, Gerry Aubuchon, Paul Devin, and Larry Burns. | on team. None of. these | seniors disappointed us. ’, Dec, 23—Sts John's en Home WP Dec. 30—Marlboro ...esseesccseeseoee Home hs Jan. 1—Lunenburg ................... Home Jan. 5—Fitchburg, « 1... ein Home ' Jan. 8—St. Stephen’s ................ Away Jan. 12—Marlboro ..................0--- Away Jan. 15—Leominster ............-....- Home Jan. 22—Athol— ..uw... ee. Home Jan. 26—Gardner ...............00---- Home Jan. 29—Fitchburg .................-.- Away Feb. 2=—St) John's ee eee Away Feb, 5—St. Stephen's 9 .:..2.....:., Home Feb. 10—Lunenburg _ ..............-..- Away Feb. 13—Assumption _ ..............- Away Feb. 16—Leominster : -...:....1........ Away Feb: 19——Gardnet! Aastha rence Away Feb, 23—St. Peter's ..............:0002 Feb. 27—Assumption .............-.- SPAT Bini da Girls’ Intramural Basketball The Terrors Rose Marie Page Geraldine Ball Elizabeth Caron ? Florence Volpe Patricia Lamoureux Veronica Roberts In a hotly contested final game, the Pros, a junior team, were defeated by the Terrors, a senior outfit, 24-13, winners of the trophy. The Pros Lucille LaPointe Jacqueline Tocci Barbara Boudreau Deanne Gasparri Diane Maloney Muriel McGinley Left to right: Edward Lambert, Delphine Landry, Iris Parishes —_ Gendron, Diana Morais, (Shirley); William Fox (Har- vard); John Silver, Rita Morse (St. Mary's, Ayer); Charles Gionet (Shirley). New or Far-away September of 1953 saw SBHS enrolling students from 21 parishes. Our four newest parishes are those of St. Boniface, Lunen- burg; St. Camillus, Fitchburg; St. Edward, Westminster; Lady of the Lake, Whalom; St. Richard, Sterling. Eight of our seniors come from such distant parishes as St. Teresa's, Harvard; St. Mary's, Ayer; St. Anthony’s, Shirley. abot Me brew Prove —- ee Robert Whitney, Margaret Lynch, Nancy La- Bounty, and Richard Joyal are interested in the Catholic Free Press account of the first Mass to be said in their new Lady of the Lake church. Noel Roberts. of St. Boniface’s shares their interest. Left to right: Arthur Train- que (Westminster); James Conlon, Marguerite Abood, John Conlon, Shirley Mor- iarty, Carolyn Tietgens, Rol- and Desjean (St. Camillus). 1954 Bernardian CONTRIBUTORS Pauline Gosler John Rourke Dorothy Tourigny Richard Joyal Janet Tresaloni Paul Nourie Dale O'Donnell Peter McGuirk Helen Brissette William Fox Judith Burrill Robert Whitney Beverly Guertin Nancy LaBounty Joseph Galli Jeri Quinn Evelyn Pandiscio, editor of the 1954 BERNARDIAN, confers with Marcia LeBlanc, Judith Jackson, and Lorraine L’Ecuyer concerning picture appoint- ments. Patrons Dr. and Mrs. Francis X. Babineau Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Martin Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Babineau Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. McManus Dr. Anthony V. Bisceglia Dr. and Mrs. Seymour |. Nathanson Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Burgio Honorable M. Fred O'Connell Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Cattel Dr. and Mrs. John F. O'Connor Dr. and Mrs. James R. Chaisson Dr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Quinlan Mayor and Mrs. Ralph W. Crossman Dr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Rourke Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Davin Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Silver Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Dooling Dr. Frederick P. Slattery Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Gearan Mr. and Mrs. Raphael A. Solomito Dr. and Mrs. John J. Hunter Senator and Mrs. George W. Stanton Dr. George P. Keaveny Dr. and Mrs. J. A. N. Thibert Mayor and Mrs. Peter J. Levanti Mr. and Mrs. James H. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Ward BUSINESS STAFF GERALDINE BALL CARL HAAKER PAUL NOURIE JUDITH BOYDEN JANET LIDBERG EVELYN PANDISCIO MARIETTE CARON MARGARET LYNCH VERONICA ROBERTS VINCIE DI BELLA ALFRED MARCOTTE PAULA SULLIVAN ROBERT FLYNN FRANCIS MORIARTY EVELYN TREMBLAY HARRY'S JEWELRY STORE Home of Fine Diamonds 359 Main Street GERMAINE'S BEAUTY SHOPPE 329 Main Street Tel. 3-9017 INDEPENDENT CAB COMPANY Two-Way Radio At Your Door in a Flash Phones: 3-3006 and 3-3007 A. S. HYLAND COMPANY Your Stationer 753 Main Street Rome's Clothing Co. A GOOD STORE TO BUY GOOD CLOTHES 629-633 Main Street TARBOX FURNITURE CO. 10 Main Street SIMONDS SAW and STEEL COMPANY | ee Cordially Invites You = | = a to Visit Their Sas ‘gti el Tree ee | i - ts WORLD - FAMOUS su “CONTROLLED CONDITIONS Factory Simonds Ultra-Modern Windowless Plant INTERVALE ROAD, FITCHBURG See straight-line, modern production methods in operation . . . learn how all types of saws, machine knives, files, shears, etc. are made... get a close-up” of up-to-date lighting, scientific “climate and noise control, safety precautions and other factors that make Simonds a more desirable place to work and build a future. Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday —9 A.M. to 3 P.M. ee ae ee ee eee eer THE ARMY and NAVY STORE The Store of Economy SULLIVAN'S 371 Main Street DONUT SHOP IVER JOHNSON 394 Water Street SPORTING GOODS CO. mt 510 Main Street 58 Water Street LESURE'S FLORIST 5 Putnam Street A. Romano CHOICE MEATS QUALITY GROCERIES HELEN'S Hosiery — Lingerie — Accessories 381 Main Street Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 358 Water Street The SAFETY FUND NATIONAL BANK of FITCHBURG MASSACHUSETTS reconciling her bank statements D. A. Boyle Co., Inc. Fitchburg's Oldest Grocery — Established 1857 290 Water Street BAYLIN’S FUR SHOP 467 Main Street DeBONIS the FLORIST Flowers for All Occasions 715 Main Street DORMIN'S PHARMACY 378 Water Street ELLEN’S CARD and GIFT SHOP Cards for All et iaad ELLIOTT'S JEWELERS A Complete Line of Imported and d Domestic Gifts and Jewelry 400 Main Street 368 Water Street NEW ENGLAND TRUCK CO. Netco Truck Manufacturers 80-86 Lunenburg Street LORING STUDIOS PORTRAITS OF INDIVIDUALITY Our Class Photographer Loring Was on the Job at Our Senior Prom of 1953 Belliveau Furniture Co. 108 Daniels Street Arthur S. Taylor INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 470 Main Street DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA JUNIOR CIRCLE No. 44 Fitchburg DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Circle 256 Leominster C. PASSIOS Clothing for Men and Young Men Formal Wear to Rent 854 Main Street F. L. DRURY COMPANY Retail Food Merchants 800 Main Street A Co-Educational CAREER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS — Authorized to Confer the Associate in Science Degree DAY DIVISION PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARIAL MEDICAL SECRETARIAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RETAIL MERCHANDISING COMMERCIAL JOURNALISM SECRETARIAL FINISHING STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARIAL Mid-Year Term Begins February | Fall Term Begins September 20 Catalog on Request Becker Junior College of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL SCIENCE 44 Elm Street Dial 3-2987 Worcester Transfer Privileges With Many of Our Leading Colleges Long’s Men’s Shop 385 Main Street SMITH BROTHERS Remington Rand Typewriters New and Used — Rented and Repaired 9! , Prichard Street SERVICE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., INC. 23 Newton Place HENRY J. LEBLANC INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE 18 Grove Street Carswell-Hawthorne, Inc. Linoleum and Rugs 900 Main Street FITCHBURG SAVINGS Bank Assets — Josephine St. George Theodore Legendre Cita, Compliments of FITCHBURG PAPER COMPANY and Its DECOTONE PRODUCTS DIVISION CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the GRADUATING CLASS of 1954 De Longchamp Sales, Inc. CADILLAC — OLDSMOBILE 139 Harvard Street LETALIEN JEWELERS DI LUCCI the TAILOR Diamonds Watches _— Jewelry Latest Styles in Formal Wear Expert Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Repair For Rental 324 Water Street __ Tel. 2-9638 19 Day Street MANZER AND BAGLEY MARTY'S General Insurance Agency CANCELLATION SHOE STORE 39 Main Street Leominster 370 Main Street Sincerest Best Wishes to the Class of 1954 KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Fitchburg Council No. 99 Future Knights — Richard Dower, Clement Mercier, Roland Raboin, and Paul Pothier inspect center decoration for Harvest Dance in gym. BLANCHARD and BROWN | 1 “so 22 ae eS sl wl 25 Water Street [ Giadone’s, Inc. — FURNITURE 320 Water Street John R. Smith Company HAROLD F. ROOT 243 Water Street GODIN STORES Daughters of ISABELLA JEANNE D‘ARC CIRCLE Fitchburg , Custom-Made Draperies SALA'S MARKET and Slip Covers Meats, Groceries, and Provisions Decorating of All Kinds 105 Daniels Street FRANK SECINO BELLIVEAU FABRIC Tailoring of All Kinds and DRAPERY SHOP Cleaning — Pressing — Repairing 140 Daniels Street 202 Water Street SPILLANE MILLINERY KIDDER AND DAVIS, INC. 16 Hartwell Street Furniture — Rugs SPOTS AND COMPANY Draperies 40! Water Street 692 MAIN STREET Dry Cleaning Cold Storage for Furs Seniors of '54— Galli, McNeil, and Burns know that savings can give many things, plus security. Worcester North Savings Institution Depot Square FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS BARONE'S PHARMACY 100 Harvard Street Rogers GUY FRATTALONE IN THE SQUARE Insurance 334 Water Street GETTEN'S ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY Everything Electrical Wholesale and Retail RITTER | Central Street Leominster THE BOOK SHOP for Books — Cards — Gifts — Records Radios and Record Players FLOWERS Television ; (Lending Library) 360 Main Street 536 Main Street MOTOR PARTS SERVICE, INC. 57 Main Street Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway Co. Charter Buses for All School Events Enright's Pharmacy 2 Summer Street LEWIS FURNITURE SHOPS MILL REMNANT SHOP 645 Main Street 454 Main Street GAUDETTE JEWELERS J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY 5! Main Street Leominster Leominster GRUENER HARDWARE STORE, INC. WEIM Your Good Neighbor Station 1280 on the Dial Valspar Paints and Varnishes 3! Main Street CHEVROLET owners, Charles Gionet and Ronald Lafosse, discuss the Chevrolet merits with Seniors Nourie, Marcotte, and Haaker. MATTHEWS MOTOR CO. | CHEVROLET SALES and SERVICE 17 Snow Street ee — NORFOLK PAINT STORE 6 ; 730 Main Street inns Fish Market ROBINSON'S Fish and Chips Store 4 Summer Street 96 North Street ROUX'S The Leather Store . Mal lahy 340 Main Street SH Funeral. Home RUSSELL'S SHOE STORE 43 Highland Avenue 42 Monument Square Leominster FITCHBURG CREAMERY OVER A HALF-CENTURY OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE Serves Our School Lunch Counter Best Wishes to the Class of 1954 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 448 Training for Your Future L£ 4. a= View : Ma FITCHBURG MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 781 Main Street D. T. KOVAL LAMPILA'S Men's Furnishings Suits — Topcoats — Overcoats Watches Diamonds Cleaning — Pressing and Dyeing 635 Main Street 390 Water Street J. R. LEBLANC L'ECUYER'S MARKETS Jewelry 216 Water Street 145 Clarendon Street 26! , Fairmount Street 3-3009 2-5622 J..G. FLYNN LINEN SUPPLY 66 Green Street Independent Lock Company 35 Daniels Street May the Seniors of '54 Go Through Life Singing a Song, Side By Side! FITCHBURG MUSIC STORE THE HOUSE OF MUSIC 175 Main Street BLANCHE D. WOODS Home Decorating Workshop Custom Made Slip Covers and Draperies 783 River Street Scott Jewelry Co. CHET PLISKA, Mgr. SORA Ctrcot WORCESTER COUNTY TRUST COMPANY of Fitchburg, Massachusetts NURSERY CENTER Fitchburg's Only Exclusive Kiddie Furniture and Toy Shop Infants’ and Children's Wearing Apparel W. E. Putney, Inc. 524 Main Street 574 Main Street COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE ED SIMOND'S 7 SPORTING GOODS 452 Main Street J. RICHARD O'NEIL CO. 282 Franklin Street Cambridge 39, Mass. CLASS RINGS and PINS . ; ? c por some tan oe . a eae en ‘ ° Estrinsiensstanee serene ene femme eee ae MES ee ible ‘ Vj ' ee “ orden prey ‘ Pati aed akihan Paid , ee Geraldine Bolduc, Pauline Pelletier, Florence Volpe, Marv Anzaldi, and gm ethaiies Patricia Cloutier display their class rings from O'Neil's. Fitchburg Spinners Sales Corporation Representing FITCHBURG YARN CO. WATATIC SPINNING MILLS WACHUSETT SPINNING MILLS, INC. FITCHBURG WELDING CO., INC. Your Steel Fabricators 75 Walnut Street City Cleaners - Palace Laundry, Inc. 655 Water Street Paul J. Woodcome Insurance Agency INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Established 1891 470 Main Street FASHION CENTER The Store of Style and Quality 221 Main Street FITCHBURG OPTICAL SHOP 4699 Main Street SINGER SEWING CENTER 306 Main Street 12 Central Street Fitchburg Leominster FLUET'S LINOLEUM SHOP, INC. Cottage Avenue WEST END PHARMACY 131 Westminster Street PAUL J. POSCO INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE 3 Day Street Bernard Keaveny, Thomas Stanley, Marguerite Bruneau, Lane Gallant, Irene Contessa are interest- ed in a school recorder from TELEVISION CORP. | ti ce. age — TELEVISION and APPLIANCE CORP. 233 Main Street Fitchburg Hardware Company INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES—WHOLESALE HARDWARE 50 Laurel Street MURNIK'S RESTAURANT and BAKERY 689 Main Street COMFORT SLIPPER CORPORATION 380 River Street H. MARGOLIN CO., Ine. AL SIMARD LEATHER GOODS COAL AND OIL COMPANY 380 River Street 32 Mechanic Street . Leominster INDEPENDENT CLEANERS | Wallace Road MEACHAM'S SERVICE STATION Range—Fuel Oils 799 River Street Murphy Drug Co. THE REXALL STORE MILLER'S 261 Main Street Featuring Clothing and Apparel 331 Main Street MONTAGNA'S BARBER SHOP 44 Monument Square Leominster RUBIN'S MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING 4 Central Street MOTOR MART LEOMINSTER 162 Water Street K RU da Lunch at the PEACOCK would be enjoyed by these seniors—Pat Percy, Bettina Roberto, Vincie Di Bella, Evelyn Tremblay—who content ‘themselves with their pur- chases from Doris LeBlanc and Carolyn Tocci at school counter. PEACOCK RESTAURANT TO BECOME AN IMPORTANT PERSON... A job that you'll enjoy — A job with responsibilities Join the friendly family at the Tele- phone Company. Work for a company that’s known and respected everywhere. You'll meet all kinds of interesting people, work in pleas- | ant surroundings, earn good pay right from the start, with regular raises. And of course, there are vacations with pay, and other tele- phone benefits. Ask friends of yours that work for the Telephone Company. Ask about the security of a telephone job, the opportunities for advancement, the important work you can do, Come in and talk with us. We'll fill in the details on important telephone jobs open for girls finishing High School. Do it now so you'll have a head start. The NEW ENGLAND Telephone TELEGRAPH Company Hood's Ice Cream In Great Demand at Our Cafeteria and Parties CHARLES E. DUMONT FRANK M. GAFFNEY PHARMACY Insurance Agency Prescriptions carefully compounded 7 Fairmount Place 192 Merriam Avenue Leominster LOUIS DEJONGE PAPER CO. Oak Hill Road Dianne Maloney and Joyce Hassett are kept busy selling tickets on Turner's bus for St. John's, Worcester, game to loyal Bernies—J. Tocci, M. McGinley, D. Gasparri, M. Morin, M. Cioffi, A. Bowen, D. Chartrand, J. Nourie, R. Sullivan, R. Ethier, G. Zanetti, B. Marlowe, B. Carle, T. Donelan. TURNER MOTOR COACH SERVICE MONTUORI OIL CO. 68 Main Street Clover Hill Restaurant North Leominster Lemay Office Equipment, Inc. 219 Main Street S. J. MARKHAM SON INSURANCE 9 Prichard Street Edmond Legere Insurance Agency 183 Mechanic Street Leominster Teen-agers' Perfectly Fitted TRACEY'S DRUG STORE at the 260 Water Street ANNIE WARD SHOP 364 Main Street D. F. WEYMOUTH EXPRESS, Inc. 284 Central Street E: Pr LEOMINSTER Se at REG. US PAT OFF, ia FITCHBURG DONALD GOGUEN , ae | SENTINEL JOHN KEANE | oo RICHARD O'CONNOR [ 4 | Se ATh JAMES. DEERY | | KEVIN DOOLING read with interest the account of SBHS vs. FHS basket- ball game in the FITCHBURG SENTINEL WACHUSETT POTATO CHIP CO., Inc. 783 Water Street Religious Articles Wholesale—Retail ROSARIES, DEVOTIONAL STATUARY, SICK CALL SETS. SHRINES, CRUCIFIXES, PRAYER BOOKS, MISSALS, HOLY PICTURES, MEDALS. A wide variety of articles to select from. Visit our factory showroom. C. E. Buckley Company 34 Tremaine Street Leominster CROCKER, BURBANK CO. ASSN. PAPER MANUFACTURERS SLATTERY'S, Inc. 114 Lunenburg Street TRI-SUM POTATO CHIP CO., Inc. 37 Carter Street Leominster THE JENNISON COMPANY BOLDUC ICE MFG. CORP. MURPHY OIL COMPANY 27 Central Street 51 Kimball Street Leominster FRYE'S ICE CREAM SHOPPE ANGEL NOVELTY COMPANY Home-Made Ice Cream 340 Broad Street 25 Monument Square Leominster Immaculate Conception Seniors know that Bolduc can be depended upon to keep their church cozy and warm: Rose-Marie Page, Irene Croteau, Louise Allain, Con- stance Lamarine, Paul Marcoulier, Robert Ducharme, Francis Croteau, Paul Guenette, Ernest Bernatchez, Richard Carpenter, Peter Collette. BOLDUC FUEL COMPANY CARBONE'S MARKET CATHOLIC GIFT SHOP Quality Meats 227 Water Street Sam Tasca, Class of 1935, Prop. CHEZ MARIE 107-109 Daniels Street Dressmaking Alterations Buttonholes and Yard Goods CENTRAL SURGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY 256 Water Street VEDI'S MARKET pirenreees : CIUFFETTI'S West Fitchbur 9 Meats, Groceries, Provisions Full Li f . BOE 268 Water Street Frozen Foods, Fresh Meats, Vegetables Jennie A. Champa Real Estate and Insurance 387 Water Street ‘Louise Allain, Bernice Cormier, Ann Costello, and Judith Leary enjoy a stroll on the newly- paved convent-school drive, the work of P. J. Keating Company. P. J. KEATING CO. KING'S CORNER RESTAURANT, Inc. 1290 Main Street Whalom LINTON BROTHERS and COMPANY 22 Rolerene Street DUFOUR'S GARAGE WHELAN DRUG COMPANY Austin A ustin Agency 325 Main Street 356 River Street 1954 Seniors know that Daniels Street Pharmacy is a good store to patronize: J Berube, C. Belliveau, B. Cormier, M. Caron, L. L'Ecuyer, P. Fluet, M. LeBlanc, A. Robichaud, J. Belliveau, R. Desjean, C. Sherman, J. St. Pierre, R. Lafosse, R. Cormier, F. Delisle, D. Hebert, A. Couture, A. Landry. DANIELS STREET PHARMACY COMISKEY ELECTRIC CO. D. J. DILLON, Prop. Electrical Contractors INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL WIRING 17 Day Street KENDALL CATERING CO., INC. At Your Service Since 1915 COMPLETE CATERING SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Our Joseph Galli and Francis Moriarty together with David Hochberg and Auqust Sardinha from FHS in the private office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Edward J. Cronin, attended by Representatives | Gerald Lombard and Joseph Ward. Success to the Class of '54 CONTINENTAL BAKING COMPANY (Delicious Hostess Cakes Sold Fresh at Our Lunch Counter) UNION STREET MARKET E. Stebbins, Prop. MEATS GROCERIES PROVISIONS 163 Union Street . Leominster J. J. O'CONNELL CHEVROLET, Inc. 23 Water Street Leominster -ALLEN'S SUPERMARKET and HARDWARE 565 Main Street North Leominster FITCHBURG SALES COMPANY Mercury Aluminum STUDENT BROS. FAMILY SHOE STORE 344 Main Street Windows and Doors 388 Water Street Louise Lamoureux, Anne Sculley, and Sheila Callahan admire Anna Raimon's BULOVA watch won in a magazine contest. Who will be the lucky Senior boy and girl to get a BULOVA watch at NATHAN'S when the clock stops on graduation night? NATHAN'S JEWELERS FITCHBURG MOTOR SALES, INC. For 55 Years 21 Willow Street A Good Place To Buy Good Shoes EVA REILLY'S BEAUTY SHOP W. C. GOODWIN, INC. (Eileen's Mother) 356 Main Street 376 Water Street GEORGE BROS. Quality Footwear i et eae KIMBALL SON CO. SHOES Nunn-Bush Life-Stride For Men For Women For Men and Young Men 480 Main Street BARON'S Card and Gift Shop 300 Main Street 1954 | Arete Great ae C ST. Sane ie) © REDDY KILOWATT All too quickly the years roll by and another fine group of Young Americans complete their High School Education... each one to advance in his chosen fields of endeavor. To 1954 . our best wishes! FITCHBURG GAS and ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY RICE AND COMPANY Fitchburg's Finest and Oldest Jewelry Store Fine Silver — China — Watches — Jewelry — Diamonds — Crystal Clocks Fountain Pens and Pencils 350 Main Street BELANGER HARDWARE STORE Electrical Supplies and Appliances — Wall Paper — Sanding Machine Rentals — Venetian Blinds — Paints — Varnishes — Enamels 282 Water Street Fluet’s Furniture Company RETAIL FURNITURE AND LINOLEUM 63 Fairmount Street FITCHBURG FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Paul Nourie —A Potential Bank [ame Executive made YEARBOOK Taytor Yearsook CompPany-DALLAS 8 = DAVE SAUNDERS ¥ x x aig! � Y ED MOST iNVENTIVE PAUL RHEAUME bone Twins AN ELOQUIN eS % ww = 8 S S XN = 9S S a RX % % 3 w N eee cs OQ Ss 8 e 2 a ay =o “A Y ww 28 Yd So 2 ¢ S 8 2 © a ey 0 ed ee = 3 ! 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