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

Text from Pages 1 - 170 of the 1957 volume:

Presented | hens by the ee SENIORS of LE LO St. Bernard's High School —_ Fitchburg ue | | : Massachusetts ee yi FITCHBURG PU , a URG ap here RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR JOHN A. MARTIN Chairman of the Board of Directors of our Catholic Central High School VERY REVEREND MONSIGNOR JOHN J. O’BRIEN Our Diocesan Superintendent of Schools REVEREND BERNARD J. CONLIN Our Principal 1856—CENTENARY of the FEAST of the SACRED HEART—1956 The love of Christ for us is symbolized by His Sacred Heart. In the outstretched arms of Christ we see in Him one who loves us with a great love and wants us to come to Him and love Him as a child clings to its father in trustful love. Three hundred years ago, Jansenism taught that God was to be feared rather than loved, even in the Sacrament of His love. It was then that Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary to tell His children not to fear but to come to Him in love. Today world conditions are such that we need this devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we never needed it before. Today there is a growing fear in the hearts of many men, not of God, but of one another. For us Catholics there is great need for united action in making reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which still con- tinues to love us in spite of our sinfulness, coldness, and indifference toward Him. = | ns The Heart of Jesus and the Heart of Mary re associated together in the great work of aving souls. Jesus asked Margaret Mary to make repara- tion for the sins of the world. At Fatima, Our Blessed Mother asked the three children for _ reparation and she promised that if we do “penance, Russia will be saved and there will _ be world peace. _ We also must repair the damages done by sin, our own and that of the world, by the “sinlessness of our own lives and the faithful fulfillment of the duties of our state of life. “Lady of Fatima” was the all-school play presented in our auditorium on the evenings of November 21 and 22, 1955. Class of ‘57 whose names appeared in the _ cast were: Carroll Trudell Norman Miller - Audrey Maston Paul Reddy Rosemary Scott Philip Reddy The three children to whom Our Blessed Mother appeared at Fatima: Lucia, Carroll Tru- dell; Jacinta, Elaine Benjamin; Francisco, William Flynn. S.B.H.S. is located on. Harvard Street. The first graduation was in 1929. The September 1955 enrollment was 869 including 287 fresh- men, the largest in the school’s history. As we are a central high school, 18 parishes are represented. The three highest are St. Bernard’s, 207; St. Joseph’s, 155; and St. Leo’s, 102. In the main building are 12 classrooms, an auditorium and gymnasium. There are also F é sie Be gies’ 1 Aes AIT a eT y : Y, f ati wis ae eight classrooms in four portable buildings; f ‘ and a separate fully-equipped Home Economics ee 5 Bea | Beer fe aa lab. : rset POP Seite , nia oe a 4 � � : The ONE remains, the many change and | Pass: Me Note “Heaven's. light forever shines, - earth's shadows fly: ‘Life, slike a dome of many-coloured glass, . ns the white radiance of eternity. 0 ae Shelley—''Adonais'' =) teaching Both our campus. Mary’s Convent, on the school St. with one extending to Goodrich Street. = aly Hat Pn vetaat sieledydt Ee , the Presentation, Rata eiap ess of ahah pe gagrgs Sisters in two convents lapatp a, os a ia eet a8 ea ro a bee APRA AS i AP palit etait -one reside face Summer Street and the other twenty Both convents have the address of Mt. 124 Summer Street. SES —_, Lares © oO we mp rersir es ? oe ealhng tee The. Light of the World, i ta ec Himself as this ike desired. Sibel cea eee Ab Sergey ec mc RA we SRR HYG ond ae en sine cipal. ‘ RR ee « a) proclaimed. Himself the ee ballast Light of ‘the world, the: r a “the Easter: Vigil seryice center ; | | | | | | n “Chris £30 It was on a September ninth, in ‘53, that our freshman days at S.B.H.S. began, We remember so well that first day and the posted lists we had to scan, And how parted from friends we all scattered to portable homerooms six— Small fry grateful were we that with upper Bernardians we did not mix! Religion, English, Algebra were subjects we all were required to take, f seater g But with Latin, Geography, History, Science, a choice we might make. From the very beginning, determined were we to make a very good start, So all kind admonitions of teachers we heeded and took much to heart. But having heard it said that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, To the first all-school social, a record-hop dance, we went with great joy, At it we welcomed our new coach, Mr. John McCauley, so handsome and tall, And presented him with a gift from all loyal Bernies, both big and small. An experience thrilling was our all-school rally the athletic season to open, Although to the Worcester Tornado Disaster Fund Jamboree our varsity had been. We thought the cheering squad just great and their cheers the peppiest ever, But that none could surpass our own Brenda and Barb we were happy to aver. In the Bishop Wright Declamation contest, a most excellent showing made we, Persevering were boys Hebert, McElligott, twins Reddy, Salmon, and Keaveny, And our girls B. DiRusso, P. Howarth, K. McGuirk, C. Morin, and S. Flynn; In our eliminations Charlene Morin and James Keaveny were the ones to win. In dramatics we were interested, the tryouts attending, and making a start In the all-school play with R. Dooling, A. Maston, P. McNamara taking part. In the Christmas play we made our second appearance as carolers twenty-three, And that another six of our class were in the play-cast filled us with glee. From December of ‘53 to that of ‘54 the Marian Year we observed in many ways, Paying homage to Mary by projects, devotions, and singing of well-known lays. To be more like our Heavenly Queen and our Mother, most chaste and most pure, We enrolled in the Fighting 69th that our efforts to keep pure might endure. In athletics we took part although boys did not shine with a light as keen As girl hoopsters—Bedard, DeBonis, Dooling, Nally, Brasili, and St. Jean. With the finish of baseball, track, and girls’ softball, athletics ended, As did final exams in all subjects our first year of high school concluded. Two hundred two were we beginning soph year, Of upperclassmen now no longer had we fear; For homerooms we had five, so easy to locate, Which one for each to be determined by fate. The Declamation Contest busied some all! fall, As did “The Song of Bernadette” and football— Saunders, Morin, Keaveny, Ouellette, LeBlanc, Gelinas, Horgan, Doucette, Lachapelle top rank. A novelty was a night rally at Bernardian Bowl, With lusty cheers reechoing from pole to pole. Enjoyed in Home Ec Lab was our soph Halloween, Where goblins, witches, spooks were to be seen. Flynn, Smith, Roy, others were hoopsters all, And helped make us City Champs at basketball; In March, at Townsend Tournament we took part, And saw Flynn a trophy win for playing smart. Girls’ Varsity basketball we must not forget, For fleetness on court they resembled a jet; Outstanding were Bedard, McGuirk, Connolly, Cordio, Dooling, Flynn’s, Pliska, and Landry. As February was the month for Catholic Press, We sophs took o’er albeit with some duress, For to appear before all on assembly stage, Was an ordeal not easy in which to engage. We saw the birth of a club—Booster by name, St. Bernard’s athletics to bring into fame, An active part we took to make it a success, And found it a source of work and happiness. HOME ECONOMICS was a_ subject which had an appeal Not only for those wishing to cook a good meal, But also for sophs desiring to know how to sew; How well we did was evident at the Fashion Show. Left to right (1): Irene Boudreau, Patricia Howarth, leona Marceau, Carol Miner, Simone Trottier. (2) Judith Morris, Ann Desjardins; (3) Patricia McNamara, Simone Guenette, Nancy Arcangeli, Sandra Beaulieu, Bonita McDermott; (4) Barbara Leger, Verna Harrahy, Elizabeth Turcotte, Lucille Gagne, Marcia Jackson; (5) Ellen St. Amand. SSey re fevev ares 3? Teaws feet ae Sgr ontee ons EERE vow eet 4 ay eeetreeeateai tit peers ti! sett Peteteaee sossager Ste tant abides peseseetsreeey st ethsesece peat eaneeeet® Pati! t $ pereriit! t top xf Ray LachageligenRichard AS ane Ouellette, VK ‘Brenda. Bar “eae oe y September seventh of fifty-five began our Junior days, One hundred eighty-five were we beginning this new phase Of fifty-seven’s role in shaping BERNARDIAN destiny As pictured in the pages we now present for you to see. We will be brief in stating our achievements glorious, Accomplished by our labors done minus noise or fuss. Activities began with animation heretofore unknown, And into all such we eagerly entered as will be shown. Enumerating just important happenings, we shall proceed— Outstanding was the CYC assembly with Horgan in the lead. November 10 and 11, Worcester, the Congress of Catholic Youth, Two hundred Bernies swelling the ranks of seekers after truth. The Declamation Contest interested twenty of us from the start, As also did the Booster Club in which we took an active part. Contributing to our school orchestra was Betty DeBonis, pianist, And in LADY OF FATIMA cast, our dramatic talent we did enlist. September 25, we shared in the victory over Assumption Prep, But our St. Peter’s setback showed we had to watch our step. Our triumph over F.H.S., our first win in ten years, was sweet, But to Crusaders we bowed when Notre Dame we failed to beat. Congratulations to our Junior editors of the BLUE and GOLD, Who for their fine work deserve praise loud and manifold; Pleased were we when the CATHOLIC FREE PRESS gave them space; And Columbia again gave our schoo! paper a rating first-place. Spring days found us preparing for Junior-Senior Reception, With every effort made to fill the gym with Candyland fun, And stage jollity deserving our Moments-to-Remember theme; Tired but happy were we when ended the night like a dream. But another big undertaking was scheduled for the third of May— Our annual Science Fair with our scientific projects on display; Our Junior Chemistry and Biology exhibits were many and varied, And upon them we labored earnestly and long, wanting to succeed. The spirit of spring and rejuvenation also invaded Home Ec Lab, Where the girls felt the walls and drapes were now a bit drab, And after deciding that apple-blossom pink and twilight gray Was the color scheme needed, got to work without further delay. Our assembly of June 15 saw seniors of ‘56 in gowns long, Rehearsing graduation program of march, speech, and song. Awards were also given and we clapped despite the heat, Away up front where we sat, each enjoying a senior seat. Contributors; Judith Connolly, Verna Harrahy, Theresa Nally, Lois Fournier, Margaret Morris, Rosemary Scullane, Anna Robillard, Lucille Gagne, Daniel Horgan, Robert LeBlanc, Paul Reddy, Philip Reddy. June Aijala, Ruth Mack, Maureen McManus, Mary Lavigne, Martha O’Neil, Denis Boucher, Henry Gingras. Homer Basque, Bernard Welch, William Vaillancourt. “earl Editor SANDRA FLYNN Associate Editors ANN CORCORAN SHIRLEY MUSCILLO First Place Again The Blue and Gold has re- ceived a first place rating for the ninth consecutive year awarded by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the 32nd annual conven- tion held in New York, March 15, 16 and 17. Eight Bernardians, Judith Connolly, Ann Corcoran, Sandra Flynn, Verna Harrahy, Margaret Morris, Shirley Mus- cillo, Theresa Nally and Rose- mary Scullane attended the convention. Ann Corcoran BLUE AND GOLD Published bimonthiy, by the students of St. Bernard’s High School Fitchburg, Massachusetts During Junior year, French |! classes were held in Room 35. High up as we were, the giant elms in the school yard towered above us. On this win- ter day, snow lay heavy on_ their sturdy limbs. Downstairs on the ground floor, in Room 12, Juniors typed their best, keeping eyes on copy and minds alert. About 40 Juniors persevered in the study of Latin III, and at the end of the year took the national Latin exams, making a very creditable showing. The class voted for these officers of the Cicero Club: President: James Keaveny Vice President: Judith Connolly Treasurer: Harold Dennen Secretary: Sandra Flynn . a think before vou drink. These Junior girls relax after a strenuous basketball season. On June 14, at the sports- award assembly, they received a varsity letter. First row, left to right: Betty Turcotte, Gloria Cordio, Sandra Flynn, Kathy McGuirk. Second row: Henriette Beaudoin, Rosemary Dooling, Lorraine Landry, Marie Bedard, JoAnne Matukas. By means of a panel discussion, Juniors took over the Vocation assembly on March 26. Daniel Horgan was the chairman. The first speaker, James Keaveny, began with Arch- bishop Cushing’s definition of a vocation: B calling from God . .. to do a part of God’s work . . . for the service of God’s , people.’ Jon Ethier David Bonin Thomas Marlborough Daniel Horgan Ray Lachapelle Robert LeBlanc Carl Hebert Harold Dennen James Keaveny Pasquale Bottazzi Carol Miner Elizabeth DeBonis Ann DesJardins Margaret Morris Verna Harrahy Theresa Nally Judith Connolly Rosemary Dooling PRP PERE ER RS Be Se make a govd male. Goto church faitht The Crealor gives eek, ive Hin back JUNIORS IN THE BISHOP WRIGHT DECLAMATION CONTEST: Kathleen McGuirk, Sandra Flynn, Lucille Gagne, Ann DesJardins, Richard McElligott, Charlene Morin, Anne Grenache Carl Hebert, James Keaveny, Paul Reddy, Pasquale Bottazzi. About 70 of us continued the study of Spanish in Junior year. The two classes voted for the of- ficers of the Spanish Club: Peter Roy, Mary Flynn, Daniel Horgan, and Marie Bedard, The eyes of Elaine Landry, Lois Cormier, and Tom Marlborough are riveted on Phil Reddy a s he touches a forbidden fruit—a plum, to be seen but not taken. Visual aids such as the picture chart to help in the study of Span- ish prepositions and the Salute to the Flag in Spanish were to be seen in Room 25, Sent § re aN hte Saree Was Algebra I!| was a required subject in the Classical and Technical courses in our Junior year. A prerequisite for this course was the successful completion of Algebra | and Plane Geometry. Algebra II, we soon found out, was no cinch course and we would have to buckle down to work. Pictured on this page is Algebra II, Period V, class. Carl Hebert, JoAnn Matukas. At the board are John Di Conza, Nor- bert Beauchene, Joan Burns, and Nancy Arcangeli trying to clear up some of the difficul- ties in the reduction of radicals, no easy phase in Math III. How many of us will persevere and continue in senior year with Trig and Solid Geometry? Probably only one-half of us. a on 2. ST. BERNARD, 1091—1153 The Shining Light of the 12th century ‘' The Last of the Fathers of the Church 4 Greatest miracle worker since St. Paul Founder of 163 Cistercian monasteries Champion of the rights of the Church The Counselor of Pontiffs and Princes Pastor, preacher, and mystical writer, Reformer, arbiter, diplomat, statesman Peacemaker unrivalled in all history Great preacher of the Second Crusade ta 4a St. Bernard had five. brsihers’ ‘and. tgne te ) sister, Hombeline.. If .we contrast ‘our. fears!) in this atomic age with those of the. early ee 12th century in which Hombeline lived, we find that. she also had great need. of FG: ae the Light of the world. ooo aes All Europe was in a state. a warlike Hie ‘ moil. Hombeline’s. father and. brothers were often away from. the. castle of) Fontaines. eth fighting with the Duke of Burgundy. WMeihenese at 14, Hombéline: roraed more “i than ever to Bernard. But she. was soon to lose not only him but also, three of her other brothers. who followed . Bernard into. the. cure monastic life. Standing close to her fears Braken eather thes Hombeline pleaded with Bernard. not tert leave them. But God gave him the strength. to forsake his loved ones and: to follow. so” closely after Jesus, that he himself would. | be regarded as the anny idl of the 12th tse century, As, Bernard i aa) lta te his ‘sister ex- : TE ee SO re 1 | � 4 5 y 4 wy ibrary ‘Club Leaders: Ann DiMassa, Pasquale Bottazzi, Ruth Mack, Madeleine Lamoureux, Barbara DiRusso, Carroll Trudel, Rosalie Scott, Lucille Bertrand, Nancy Keaveny, Carl Hebert, Ann Grenache, Rosemary Scott, Nancy Arcangeli, Rosemary Dooling. EE a3 a acgigiinriie ENTE TPT eet TT?tir: an i stpsetne ais eee pecanae caboose zigntnnrs eenpestermnt eryicr aan ya Sith ET f , so reram 30 ee renperceseasaarmameiacateitiess tient eeraaarensemmearaenes PATizcierbraamremtan teas Eon After luncheon in the gym, the Juniors lead the Seniors to the hall for ‘Moments to Remem- ber.’ Bob Tocci, master of ceremonies, introduced our talented Junior performers. On this page, to the left, are Julie Perreault and Sandra Beaulieu as troubadours in the skit, “Down Through the Ages.’ Rosemary Dooling and Carole St. Jean represented knighthood; Marie Bedard and JoAnn Matukas, the Stone Age. Others in the cast were: Carol Devin, Marie LeBlanc, Mary Kittredge, Simone Guenette, Brenda Burrill, Norma Favini. With a can of worms in evidence, Alyce Lomme, Jane Lynch, and Audrey Maston sang “Nobody Loves Me” and “Side by Side.” ‘ Ellen Lachapelle pantomimed ‘Because of You.’ Barbershop Trio: Paul Reddy, Richard McElligott, and Philip Reddy. Dr. James Keaveny and his assistants, Judith Connolly, Verna Harrahy, Roger Quellette, Ann Corcoran, Theresa Nally, Mar- garet Morris, and Rosalie Scott operate on the poor victim, Jon Ethier In her version of “Dennis the Menace,” Nancy Keaveny in her floor-mop curls and sailor dress frolicked with her nurse, Ellen Pliska, and playmetes, Kathy McGuirk, Tona Powers, and Sandra Fiynn. arl Hebert and Rodney Christian were able siage managers, Fast moving Paul Go ville, Gene Ouellette Dan Horgan, Ray Morin Brenda = Burrill, = Mari Bedard, Shirley Muscillo Marie LeBlanc spe through a square dance, with Ray Lachapelle as caller. Joan Burns sang “J Believe’ and Simone Guenette the “Alma Mater Hymn to Our Lady.” Sad to relate, the victim of the “Medic act, Jon Ethier, dies as a result of the operation performed on him; but Ann Corcoran and Theresa Nally capitalize on this tragedy, and seize the opportunity to advertise in the interests of the Casey Coffin Co. Versatile Betty LeBlanc Sang ‘“Dungaree Doll,’ and did a tap dance. Joanne Goguen and Mary J. Normandin assisted Betty. Mimicking the cheerleaders were Ray Lachapelle, Hal Dennen, Gene Ouellette, Paul Gonville, Danny Horgan, Ramon Morin, Guy Gagnon. Lois Fournier and Anna Robillard pleased with a parody upon Davy Crockett. Elizabeth DeBonis, Ray Lachapelle, Bob LeBlanc, Norma Favini, and Simone Guenette, did the Charleston of the Roaring Twenties. Roger and Gene Ouellette, Shirley Muscillo, and Lucille Gagne were excellent workers. Each senior was given one of these little hats; and numerous candy canes decorated the gym. Carroll Trudel was the pianist assisted by Carol Miner. Opposite page: Perfect time was kept in the Hardicall Boogie by Betty Turcotte, Betty Gelinas, Barbara Leger, Priscilla Roberge, Gloria Cordio, and Ellen Lachapelle. Ann DesJardins, our fine orator, delivered in first-rate style her version of a typical senior. Charlene Morin conducted a Hill Billy Orchestra assisted by Ruby Fletcher, Gloria Bailey, Ronald LaFosse, Robert Dillon, Rosemary Dooling, Lois Fournier and Anna Robillard. Jolly juniors smile when they find another idea which they think will surprise the seniors. The committee for the J-S Reception are (left to right): Elizabeth DeBonis, Robert Tocci, Daniel Horgan, Thomas Flynn, Judith Connolly, Sathleen McGuirk, Elien St. Amand and Annette Rochette pleased with their duet, “Mission of St. Augustine.” In keeping with the the “Candyland,” a candy cake whi could be cut into 300 pieces wi the centerpiece on the main table Yon oA . a 2 a1 aed. ee ee ee ee Oty ae enbemrmrsammamanna estas SOE 8. SA te oi Nt it orton Bo a 8 GOA: S At the conclusion of “Down through the Ages,” Bernie awards were presented to the seniors. Joanne Matukas is -shown present- ing Ernie Saulnier with an athletic award. The Gilly Hill Gang: Mary Flynn, Tona Powers, Rosemary Scullane, Monica Regan, Dorothy O ’Sullivan, Simone Trottier pantomimed songs and had the audience singing and clapping with them. The grand finale to MOMENTS TO REMEWM- BER came when the chorus sang “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.” Dancing fol- lowed in the gym. Tired but happy we were glaci to turn in for much-needed sleep after the past strenuous days of work SBHS Science Exhibit was Id in the gym during the ek of May 3. Students from Physics, Chemistry, and logy classes displayed 98 ojects, the result of the work 110 juniors and seniors. TEXTILE eee ics HEMICAL TESTS ' . 3 ° it , 9 a pany peers () |-Reflector IGrourd Gloss y Negative «Bellows ‘ Leng A tog Enlargement a Easel Many parents, friends, and pupils came to the Science Fair and inspected at close range the many and varied projects. Physics projects represented the work of seniors. Juniors were largely responsible for the Chemistry projects and over half of the Biology ones. Demonstrations and ex- planations of the work done by them were given by the students at the exhibit. Our chemistry projects consisted of various ideas from the structure of the aton bomb by Margaret Morris to the preparation of inks by Lucille Bertrand and Priscilla Roberge. Char- lene Morin, Carroll Trudel, and Paul Gonville boasted of the best stain remover ever put on the market. Sulphur and its compounds occupied trene Boudreau, Barbara DiRusso, and Simone Guenette. Water testing in- terested Lillian Richard, Bonnie McDermott, Robert Rheault. CCS ee ee PROLYSIS Harold Dennen and Thomas Marlborough reported on the purification of water. Henriette Beaudoin worked on depression plants. Sandra Beaulieu analyzed milk. Ann DesJardins and Mary Sugrue displayed various types of cosmetics. Rosemary Dool- ing reviewed 100 years of glycerine. Mary Flynn and Ellen Pliska presented carbon and its compounds. Verna Harrahy had a chemical garden in a _ water-glass_ solu- tion. Marcia Jackson tested the acidity of vinegar. Other Juniors worked on these projects: Sandra Flynn, the chemistry of photog- raphy; Tona Powers and Carole St. Jean, the electro-plating of copper; Priscilla Roberge, magnetism—the educated mouse; Simone Trottier, dyes; Pasquale Bottazzi, Hydrolysis; Joan Burns, chlorine as a bleach. Norbert Beauchene, acids and bases; Ann Corcoran, soap; Betty DeBonis, greenhouse grow- ing of plants; John DiConza, electrolysis of water; Robert Dillon, crystal radio set. Simone Guenette, the PH factor; James Keaveny, crystals; Charlene Morin, composition of baking powders; Judith Morris, chromatography; Theresa Nally, acid in soda water and fruit juices; Julie Perreault, pho- tography; Philip Reddy, conductivity of solutions; Rosalie Scott, plaster of Paris; Robert Tocci, plastic molding polymers; Betty Turcotte, chromatog- raphy, Judith Connolly, chlorine. Se Ges = NYORIL S 1 ARES OF A CHICKEN OPERATION PEEP! PEEP! Yee ee eer at tite a so a Pe The embryonic stages of a chick- en attracted much attention. This project was the work of Mary Belli, ‘56. ‘Gladys Arsenault is explaining the 21-day miracle to Carroll Trudel, Lois Fournier, and Jane Lynch. Pasquale Bottazzi experimented with fertilizers and plants and William Saunders analyzed soil, Patricia Howarth tested food for proteins while Richard McElligott detected vitamin C in fruits. Daniel Horgan and Thomas Flynn worked on metals. Lucille Gagne busied herself in identifying rocks. Paul Reddy and Helene Sears identified textile fabrics by chemical tests. AW Ty wy , ; TAME � hark tare 4 “ Vou You Wht ‘Sooper 4 8 vane st Wa fs = CW 4 g a | Biology projects were many and _ varied. Here are some of them: Martin Salmon, gastropulmonary; Paul Malone, automatic light switch; Robert Roy, digestive system; Paul Arsenault, electromagnet; Ronald Lafosse, Pee Wee radio; Charlene Morin, seed germination; Gladys Arsenault, erupting volcano; Lois Fournier, classification molds; Jane Lynch, water and its uses; Roger McDonald, the doorbell; Carroll Trudel, bacteria culture; Ramon Morin, glass cutter; Ray Lachapelle, arrangement of teeth in the human _ body; Guy Gagnon, digestive system; Jon Ethier, tree grafting. The more childlike we are, the more God loves us and draws us closer to Himself. In the Old Testarnent we find this passage: “Whosoever is a little one, let him come tc Me.” Prov, 9:4; and in the New Testament, Jesus says, ‘Unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 18:3. Jesus did not mean that we should act in a childish way and with the many faults of childhood. But He does want us to imitate the child in its complete faith in father and mother, who to the child, know everything and can do everything. Such should be our faith in Jesus, the Light of the World, who truly possesses, knows, and can do all things. When we realize how weak and helpless we are, then Jesus will love and protect us all the more, as parents clasp their little ones close to their hearts, when in distress, they run to them. Then, sheltered in the arms of father or mother, the child is comforted and no longer fears. St. Therese observed how even among the poor, the child is given everything it needs until it grows up. But then it is expected to go to work and take care of itself. She determined to be always a little one in God’s sight, so that He would stoop down and lift her up into the eternal life of heaven, which she felt of her own strength, she could never attain. - In the Home Economics Fashion Show of ‘56--Bea Rice Clifford, above. Little Marie Charette is the cynesure for big sister Constance, who made. her dress and also for Claire Desmarais, Lillian Guilmett, Madeleine Lamoureux. en? ’ The annual Home Ec Fashion Show took place in the school auditorium, Sunday, April 15. Parents were the guests of honor and a luncheon was prepared and served them by the students. All members of the class took part. They modeled in true model style wool suits, dresses, coats, summer cottons, semiformals, housecoats and linen suits. Pictured on this page are: Lillian Guilmett, Elaine Arsenault, Joan Montagna, Ann Maloney, Mary K. Flynn, Janice Strong. Constance Cormier, Elizabeth Enwright, Annette Menard, Barbara’ L’Abbe, Gloria DeLongchamp, Claire Babineau, Jean Pelland, Barbara Babineau. at Bee er Shes sep The 1956 Home Ec Fashion Revue commemorated the fifth anniversary of the conversion of the Cookman garage into SBHS Home Ec Lab, which now boasts six electric sewing machines, three irons and ironing boards and cutting tables. The Lab also provides mod- ern cook stoves and equipment for the preparing of foods. About 90 girls enroll for Home Ec courses. To celebrate this fifth anniversary, Homie Ec girls remodeled the Lab. Apple blossom pink and twilight gray was the color scheme chosen. All the work from measuring for the drapes, planning the cost and buying materia! and paints, scrubbing the walls, and applying the new paint was all done by the girls themselves. Lucille Bertrand bought the drape material. Audrey Maston, Bertha Gauvin, Anne Goguen volunteered for work after school hours. Audrey is here shown with Brenda Burrill hanging the drapes. Others pictured are: Jeannine Couture, Lorette Hebert, JoAnn Hawthorne, Rosemarie Proietti, Lorraine Landry, and Alice Lomme. my att ; ¥ Hitt i . SBHS football season of ‘55 began on Septem- ber 25 at the Bernardian Bowl before a crowd of 3,000 spirited fans. Our victory over Assumption, 20-0, made a fine start for the new season. SBHS had charge of the ball during most of the first three periods. At halftime the score was 6-0. Then Ray Lachapelle swept around his left end for the second touchdown. Gene Ouellette pro- ceeded to sweep around his right end to score the final touchdown with Saulnier. The defeat by St. Peter’s, 8-0, handed the Blue and Gold the first setback of the season at the Bowl, October 2. The game was slow-moving during the first period until St. Peter’s took a short punt from our 34 and brought the ball down as far as the 18-yard line. When Athol High game was cancelled, disap- pointment was keen. Torrential rains lasted from Thursday through Monday evening. SBHS was planning to perfect its technique against Athol, to enhance chances for victory over FHS. Our game with FHS was the toughest one of the season. A 13-7 upset caught highly-favored Fitchburg off balance. SBHS spirits were high as this victory of October 29 was our first win over Fitchburg High in ten years. Bernardians were host to Fitchburg High at the victory dance the same evening. At the St. John’s of Danvers game on Novem- ber 6, one point prevented us from ending in a tie. Bernardians held on to the end as they scored the last touch-down in the closing minutes of the play. The conversion failed and the final score read 14-13 in favor of St. John’s. November 20, despite snow and cold, saw more than 5,000 fans turn out to see the annual gridiron contest between intra-ctiy rivals, SBHS and Notre Dame. The lone touchdown of the game was scored by Notre Dame. Op- position was strong on the part of the Bernardians. But all hopes of salvaging a tie were banished when our pass was intercepted. After that the ball exchanged hands with neither team able to score. This victory of the Crusaders deprived SBHS of clinching the city title and of being awarded the Elliott Jewelry Trophy with the names of Fitchburg’s three high schools engraved on it. SBHS football team was chosen as the best defensive team in North Worcester County. Billy Ethier, Ernie Saulnier, and Dan _ Horgan made the Catholic Free Press All-Star team. At the close of the season Dan Horgan was elected cap- tain of the 1956 football squad. All the team turned out at the Sports Night program planned by the Booster Club and held in the gym, Decem- ber 15, at which Father Cahill, our athletic moderator for four years, was the guest of honor. We were sorry Father was no longer to be with us. Bernardian Bowl Contrasts: Ramon Morin: 6-1; 200 pounds. John Geary: 5-1; 102 pounds. Class of ‘57 on the ‘56 Football Varsity Team: Dan Horgan, Ray Morin, Ernie LeBlanc, Bob Le- Blanc, Gene Ouellette, Ray Lachappelle, Bill Saunders, Dave Mahoney, Hal Dennen, Tom Marlborough, Jim Keaveny, Joe Kelly, Tom Flynn. On the Varsity Basketball Team of ‘56: John DiConza, Gene Ouellette, Vin Smith, Bob Tocci, Dan Horgan, Tom Flynn. On the Track Team, Gene Ouellette was out- standing in the broad jump, and Danny Horgan in the 440-yard run. The diamond season at SBHS opened April 26. Pre- vious to this, 38 candidates signed up for the coming baseball season at the first meeting on April 5. Try- outs were held on April 9 and outdoor practice began on the ninth. Twelve games were scheduled, all played on a home-and-home basis. The only opponent was intra-city rival Notre Dame. We had our first victory of the 1956 season, 8-7, when we played Gardner on their field April 30. Jack DiConza was the winning pitcher with Tom Flynn, Bill Kenney, Bob Roy, Pete Fitzgerald, and Bill Ethier defensive standouts. SBHS lost its second game in three tilts when we were sunk by the Red Raiders of Athol, 7-1. Jack Di- Conza and Bob LaLancette were touched for five safe blows and although we outhit the Raiders, Athol was able to produce tallies while we just couldn’t seem to score with men on the sacks. The Notre Dame Crusaders defeated us on May 11, 9-4. But we bounced back to win the second game with them 5-3, May 21. Bob LaLancette pitched. Joe DiConza, Tom Flynn, and Bill Ethier gained two hits apiece, while Bob Roy had a two-bagger. After this victory our hopes were high for city championship. Bob LaLancette pitched a masterful four hitter against FHS at Crocker Field, May 14. The Blue and Gold combed three FHA pitchers for five hits. Captain Fitzgerald hit a long triple and scored Joe and Jackie DiConza. Gaining singles were Flynn, Ciufetti, DiConza, and LaLancette. May 31 saw FHS snatch the victory from us 3-1. Se ee ) Our diamond season ended on June 4 with victory for us over Gardner, 6-2, at the Bernardian Bowl. a na re Robert Sullivan, Ernest LeBlanc, Thomas Flynn, Coach McCauley, John Bernard, Ralph Lewis, Paul Russo, Robert LaLancette, Lawrence Zarrella. KENNETH NOONAN ey ELS ASE RIES SERENE OE: REL T ARE ACES, PAE RARE Ree sag zs RHR be eight on bis aay Rs sas 6 he Fs r Fitzgerald, Kenneth Noonan, Robert LeBlanc, William =r, Walter Capone, John Pellegrini, William Kenney, James cley, Russell Niles, Joseph DiConza, Mario Ciufetti. “Il Have Chosen The Way Of Truth,” scriptural words above the main stairway of SBHS. Because Jesus was truly God, He could say, “lam the light of the world.” Light helps one to see the truth. And Jesus is not only the light that leads us to God, but He is the very means of our reaching God through the graces He has merited for us by His sufferings and death. Jesus because He was God could say: “Learn from Me.” He lived among us to show us how we should live our lives in reference to God and to our neighbor. SoS aniene a cemereaing. “ : “lam the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” words of Jesus on the right of the stairway. As God, Jesus knows what constitutes the true man and He would not ask us to do anything without first walking in that path Himself. Jesus tells us that in knowing the truth, we shall be free—free from such vices as pride, hate, jealousy, revenge, etc. Jesus lived His life entirely for the glory of God His Father and for the welfare of His fellowmen, never seeking Himself in what He said or did. He knew the best approach to human hearts not only by word but by example. POV es SBHS Senior Prom was held in the school auditorium on Friday, May 25. It was one glorious event from begin- ning to end. The weather was ideal; the orchestra, superb; the dinner which followed, the best ever. “Moonglow” was the theme and the seniors carried out this motif in fine style in all the hall decorations and in the lighting effects. A goodly number of juniors attended. Pictured are some of them: Lorette Hebert, Jon Ethier; Diane Guilmet, Ronald Lafosse; Lillian Richard, Kenneth Noonan; Richard McElligott, Linda Moynihan; Gloria Bailey, Robert Roy; Joyce Morrilly, Ann Corcoran, Robert Walsh. Ellen lLachapelle, Robert LeBlanc, Paul Gelinas, Constance Desaulniers, Pau! Gonville; Carroll Trudell, Paul Reddy, Sandra Flynn, Phillip Reddy, Rosalie Scott, Jarnes Keaveny. Opposite page: John DiConza, Beverly Tresaloni, Marcia Jackson, Carl Baker, Ella Cooke, David Mahoney, Martin Salmon, Anne Zumhagen, Patricia Duffy, Joseph McDermott, Nancy Arcangeli, Carl Haaker, Rosemary Dooling, James Reynolds, Betty LeBlanc, Ralph Wiltshire. HIGHEST EIGHTH IN SCHOLARSHIP of the CLASS of 1957 at the end of Junior year Left to right: Sandra Flynn, Ann Corcoran, Carroll Trudel, Adele Lamothe, Ellen St. Amand, Barbara DiRusso, Elizabeth Gelinas, Lucille Bertrand, Frances Anderson, Rosemary Dooling, Simone Trottier, Diane Guilmet, Joan Burns, Patricia Duffy, Ellen Pliska, Helen Sears, Charlene Morin, Margaret Morris, Marie Bedard, Rosemary Scullane. The top five in scholarship were: Ann Corcoran, Frances Ander- son, Sandra Flynn, Carroll Trudel, and Ellen St. Amand. JAMES FRANCIS KEAVENY 44 Bond Street, Fitchburg Personable Jim, our popular class president and general favorite; scores high: in personality, integrity, courtesy, appearance, school spirit, public speaking, dramatics, athletics. JUDITH ANN CONNOLLY 141 Milk Street, Fitchburg Judy, a girl in a million, our beloved vice president; forgetful of self in working for the good of all; lots of esprit de corps; terrific Bernie supporter in all activities; gracious. DANIEL JOSEPH HORGAN 191 Ashburnham Street, Fitchburg Deacon Dan, dashing and daring; our versatile class treasurer, with a personality hard to beat; sunniest of dispositions; best of wit; snappy appearance; good student; fine all-round athlete. CARROLL REGINA TRUDEL 245 Merriam Avenue, Leominster Trudy, our petite, blue-eyed, attractive class secretary; real leader and organizer; tops in studies, personality, and popularity; school spirited; versatile; CYC; gifted musician; tireless worker. DAVID MICHAEL BONIN 33 Worcester Street, Fitchburg Pleasant, sociable Dave; sincere and_ trustworthy; capable and efficient; good student taking part in assembly programs; lover of all sports especially baseball; varsity football. PASQUALE MICHAEL BOTTAZZI 342 Water Street, Fitchburg Gentlemanly and jovial Patsy; one of our well- dressed seniors; most likeable pal; all-round school interest especially in Library Club and Public Speak- ing; tackles any job. PAUL JOSEPH ARSENAULT 95 Day Street, Fitchburg Energetic, friendly Paul; tall and dark; happy when busily engaged; fondness for cars and does a good job repairing them; right at home in Mechanical Drawing class; draftsman? NORBERT FRANCIS BEAUCHENE 24 Third Street, Leominster Genial, generous Norb with a smile and good word for everyone; has the brains--no difficulty with Math and Physics; interest and ability in art; dramatics; basketball, his sport. LEON EDWARD BOUCHER 103 Klondike Avenue, Fitchburg Happy optimist smiling his way through life; refuses to take studies too seriously; lively alertness to all that goes on about him; baritone bugler; sturdy build; sociable type. JOHN PATRICK BUCKLEY 15 Brigham Street, Fitchburg Likeable, loyal Buck; capable and dependable as shown by his job as athletic manager; never brags about himself; does well in studies; cars, his hobby; cooperative and helpful. JOHN FRANCIS CARROLL 28 Roosevelt Street, Fitchburg Amiable Butch who takes life as it comes; brightly freckled face and welcome smile; never at a loss for words; keeps ball rolling; yen for football and cars; chemistry interest. HAROLD ALOYSIUS DENNEN 47 Hill Street, Fitchburg Hal, jovial pal from the West who gets things done; popular all-round athlete; gentlemanly; nice appear- ance, sporty dresser; fine student; outspoken; lively wit; school spirited. RONALD EDMOND DONELLE 23 Sixth Street, Leominster Ronny, dark, curly-haired type making a nice appear- ance; friendly nature mixing in readily; active in CYC; mechanically inclined; fond of boxing, football, and swimming. RICHARD PAUL DOUCETTE 106 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Dick, fine lineman on varsity football team; quick and alert in his thinking and movements; building model ships, his hobby; future navy man; smart dresser; fluent speaker. JOHN MICHAEL DI CONZA 60 Cliff Street, Fitchburg Dyke, full of fun and spirit; short blond crewcut; manages to keep on smiling; good natured; no trou- ble in mixing in; fine athlete; ace pitcher on varsity team; college. ROBERT BERNARD DILLON 78 Congress Street, Fitchburg Bob, loyal and dependable friendliness; quiet under- current of real sense of humor; courteous gentleman always well dressed; football and baseball man; electrical engineer. GUY ARTHUR GAGNON 460 Canton Street, Fitchburg Gags, tall, dark, and good looking; always ready for a joke; strong, deep voice; generous nature; musi- cally inclined; wonderful dancer; sporty dresser; basketball skill; navy ahead. JON JOSEPH ETHIER 406 Townsend Street, Fitchburg Generous, unselfish nature; in all activities but be- hind the scenes; shuns the limelight; deep and quick thinker; likes biology, animals, guns and rifles; future conservationist. THOMAS JAMES FLYNN 63 Lawrence Street, Fitchburg Speed, a topnotcher in popularity, personality, and appearance; good student and fine all-round ath- lete; a real ace; unforgettable type; manly and cour- teous; Technical College. GARY GEORGE GELINAS Upland Avenue, Lunenburg Gary, pleasant and amiable qualities; leisurely and calm; tall and blond; real companionable; likes a good time and mixes in well; good at puttering around cars; pilot plans. PAUL JEROME GONVILLE 95 Grand Street, Leominster Blue-eyed Jesse of good height and grooming; pleas- ant pal who never bores; sociable and likes parties; can always be depended on; plenty of school spirit; good at basketball. CARL JOSEPH HEBERT 24 Boutelle Street, Fitchburg Carl, manly and dependable; boy of integrity; one of our best dressers; good student; great scout man; fisher and hunter; Library Club prop; active in public speaking; able panelist. JOHN WALTER KRYSIAK 787 Water Street, Fitchburg Tall, blond, striking appearance; strong physique; even, mild disposition; loyal and generous nature; not too much to say; intramural basketball; baseball interest keen. RONALD RICHARD LAFOSSE 79 Columbus Street, Fitchburg Lefty, tall, dark, good looking; good student, always on time; smooth dancer; cadet drummer; shows ingenuity in making model cars; successful used- car dealer; firm in decisions. ERNEST JOSEPH LE BLANC 81 Cascade Street, Fitchburg Ernie, fine well-liked athlete excelling in football, basketball, baseball, and hockey; interested in biol- ogy; one of our well-read seniors; looking ahead to the marines. NORMAN ALFRED LABONTE 115 Chester Street, Fitchburg Norm, avoids extremes keeping to a middle course as he serenely goes through his day taking things as they come; well dressed, friendly, and courteous; likes golf and hockey. RAYMOND CHARLES LACHAPELLE 149 Darwin Drive, West Springfield Popular Ray, energetic and enthusiastic; witty and entertaining; loyal Bernie supporter giving his best; football and track, 1-2-3-4; on assembly stage; marine future. VINCENT DONALD LEGER 210 St. Joseph Avenue, Fitchburg Vinnie, fine fellow and true friend; well mannered and well groomed blond; drum and bugle corps; tireless energy, always busy; determi ned and not easily swayed; good Tech student; car interest. DAVID MANTHORN MAHONEY Kinsman Road, Fitchburg Sociable Dave, always good company; real humor- ous; likes to tease and joke; on the spot when help is needed; displays great determination and_ spirit on gridiron; agricultural hobby. GEORGE BERNARD LE BLANC 865 Franklin Road, Fitchburg Gentlemanly George, a friendly smiler and good sport in all he does; gentlemanly and considerate of all; level-headed; left SBHS to enter service and returned after completion. ROBERT ALPHEE LE BLANC 15 Rockland Street, Fitchburg Bird, not one of our giants but loads of fun; real serious at times; high spirited and energetic; terrif- ic athlete with football his forte; wonderful dancer; lots of school spirit. EUGENE PAUL MALONE 162 Nashua Street? Leominster Sam, nonchalant and good-pal type; no dearth of witty sayings; generous in giving and not expecting a return; skilled skier; varsity football stalwart; future aviator. THOMAS LEO MARLBOROUGH 38 Wachusett Street, Fitchburg Big Tom, our popular quarterback; clean cut and honest; loyal and understanding; CYC leader; 200- balloon-blower champ; at all dances and school activ- ities; prize-winning disposition. ROGER LEWIS McDONALD 230 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg Mac, flashing smile to match his dapper clothes; clever Jack-of-all-trades; good student often heard reciting in class; good word for everyone; depend- able; basketball player. RICHARD FRANCIS McELLIGOTT 63 Marion Street, Fitchburg Dick, dashing and daring; good looking type made for sporty clothes which he wears to advantage; talented Tech student headed for engineering school; good singer; wholesome dry humor. NORMAN MAURICE MILLER 128 Daniels Street, Fitchburg Plenty of life and good cheer; high ideals; outstand- ing in Dramatics 1-2-3-4; good mixer and coopera- tive worker; well-mannered; all-round school activ- ity participant. RAMON ARTHUR MORIN 52 Arlington Street, Leominster Giggles or Mr. Muscles, happiness personified; real big in physique, popularity, ideas, sports; terror on the gridiron, agile on the court, speedy on running track; Varsity man. KENNETH EDWARD NOONAN 53 Wachusett Street, Fitchburg Ken, boy from the West with plenty of personality, manliness, and politeness; a real nice dresser; good student; dependable lunch-counter asset; CYC offi- cer; on Varsity basketball team. EUGENE GERALD OUELETTE 115 Madison Street, Fitchburg Gene, popular 4-letter man—football halfback, bas- ketball dribbler, track speedster, baseball ace; big ideas; sharp dresser; fighting spirit; an unsung hero working hard behind the scenes. Sgt Oe ee eT, PHILIP JOSEPH REDDY 1341 Water Street, Fitchburg Phil, possessor of all the fine qualities of twin- brother Paul; sporty dresser; Blue and Gold Sports Editor; tops as diocesan declaimer; Sodality presi- dent; CYC; Tech student; engineering future. ROBERT FREDERICK RHEAULT 74 John Street, Whalom Bob, or Mike, happy and carefree; hearty laugh; never seems to worry; steady and stable; snappy attire adds to good iooks; crew cut; generous with all he has; healthy appetite; air force. ROGER ALFRED OUELLETTE 115 Madison Street, Fitchburg Inky, our good looking class artist and talented bugler; very neat in appearance; cheerful disposition sincere pal; hard worker in school activities; fine basketball handler. PAUL JOSEPH REDDY 1341 Water Street, Fitchburg Red, tall, manly, and courteous; always bright and alert; good student; fine declaimer; dramatic skill; Blue and Gold Staff; strong school supporter; fine singing voice; college. PETER FRANCIS ROY 79 Appleton Circle, Fitchburg Pete, a real Westerner in his 6-foct and over; doesn’t believe in rushing; cordial type fitting in just right with the gang; jazz enthusiast; smart dresser; fond of all sports. ROBERT EUGENE ROY 44 Myrtle Avenue, Fitchburg Bob, a universal favorite; neat, snappy dresser with something new every day; shoes always shined; stars in sports and studies; likes the swing and sway music; Varsity baseball catcher. MARTIN JOSEPH SALMON 704 Main Street, Clinton Marty, our long-distance commuter; cheerful friend- liness; sociable and entertaining; nice appearance always well dressed; courteous; energetic type; trum- peter; sports attract. WILLIAM FRANCIS SAUNDERS 127 Fitch Hill Avenue, Fitchburg Personable Bill, popular with all; calm and collected; extensive vocabulary; interested in cars, engineering, politics; Varsity football, basketball, baseball, track; silent about himself. CATHERINE MARGARET ALLEN 99 Phillip Street, Fitchburg Cathy, cute blonde, with personality to match her looks; blushes prettily; always dressed in latest styles; fine worker in church and school affairs; fond of dancing, skating, basketball. FRANCES MARGUERITE ANDERSON 69 Exeter Street, Fitchburg Fran, petite and pretty with laughing bright eyes; gentle, appealing manner; broad minded; acts accord- ing to her convictions; a brain in all her studies; excels in winter sports. JOHN FRANKLIN STOTTLE 30 Damon Street, Leominster Clean-cut, manly appearance; fine physique; neat in dress and habits; gentlemanly; dependable and coop- erative; musically inclined; fine accordion pl ayer; hobby, model railroading. ROBERT GERALD TOCCI 14 Antonia Court, Leominster Bob, tops in appearance, popularity, and just about everything; tall and dark; stout of heart; good stu- dent; wonderful worker; likes dancing and sporty clothes; basketball star. GLADYS RITA ARSENAULT 125 Woodland Street, Fitchburg Small of stature but big of heart; generous and coop- erative; gentle, refined manner; ready to assist when help is needed; quiet but keen sense of humor; enjoys parties and dances. GLORIA MARY BAILEY 60 Summer Street, Leominster Slender, graceful, and blue-eyed; nicely featured face; low and well modulated voice; sweet little way that attracts; likes sports and smart clothes; equestrienne; in CYC activities. RITA MARIE ANZALONE 20 Lawrence Street, Fitchburg Slender brunette with plenty of poise and air of gentility; everything about her neat and orderly; yen for nice clothes; likes cooking and housework; enjoys music and_ sports. NANCY MARIA ARCANGELI Worcester Road, Westminster Affable, sweet, and even tempered; dark, sparkling eyes; makes a fine impression; French class whiz; shines in Latin also; conscientious; avid reader; likes sports and square dancing. HENRIETTE MARIE BEAUDOIN 22 Congress Street, Fitchburg Henry, a newcomer-asset from Maine added to 57 in junior year; quick and alert; pleasing to talk with and to look at; fond of music and driving; Varsity basketball player. SANDRA JEAN BEAULIEU 11 Weymouth Street, Fitchburg Sandy, sunny and happy; sweet and dainty; brown curly hair and blue eyes; high spirited and peppy but keeps voice low; nicest of chic clothes; generous in filling up her convertible. a al MARIE CONSTANCE BEDARD 354 Water Street, Leominster Connie, pleasing and cute; helpful and unselfish; always good fun; sharp, neat dresser; enjoys good music and finer things of life; likes to dance, swim, drive, skate; secretary. MARIE KATHERINE BEDARD 422 Water Street, Fitchburg Lefty, tall, vivacious blonde with clear blue eyes; very popular; lots of personality; pleasant chatterer; smart dresser; excellent student; very active; Varsity basketball captain. Poe PAULINE DENISE BELLIVEAU 153 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg Polly, the nicest pal one could ever have; always the best of fun, especially at the games; lovely com- plexion and eyes; neatest appearance; pen-pal hobby; secretarial career. JANE MARIE BENTON 47 Pleasant View Avenue, Lunenburg Janie, gentle and generous nature; neat, smart dress- er; enjoys dancing, parties, and football games; active in CYC; good bowler and tennis player; bookkeeping no bugaboo; future secretary. NANCY MARY BERNARD 706 Central Street, Leominster Blue-eyed blonde with doll-like features; sunny-side always on top; nicest of dispositions and sunniest of perpetual smiles; shines in bookkeeping class; likes to dance and skate. LUCILLE CLAIRE BERTRAND 54 Third Street, Leominster Lou, little and lovable; always immaculate in appear- ance; clever modiste; thrifty buyer for Home Ec project; capable and dependable; math and French awards; active in CYC and other clubs. IRENE EVANGELINE BOUDREAU 80 Union Street, Leominster Gigs, lighthearted and gay; warm, friendly nature; happy optimist out to make others happy with her; generous in sharing with others; orchestra member; skilled piano and guitar player. MARY ANN BRASILI 49 Spruce Street, Fitchburg Pee Wee in size only; biggest of warm hearts; full of energy and enthusiasm; nice neat dresser; never seen with a frown; great little worker; willing and dependable; sports enthusiast. NOELLA ANTOINETTE BLANCHETTE 16 Ninth Street, Leominster Tall, willowy type with black hair and dark eyes; friendly and sociable; sure to have fun when with her; no trouble in getting along with others; fond of outdoor sports; painting hobby. ANNETTE MARY BOUCHER 2 Gates Street, Fitchburg : Annette, amiable and congenial classmate; accom- modating and cooperative; efficient and dependable; nicely mannered and well-dressed; fine pianist and student; secretary. JUDITH ANNE BRIDEAU 28 Phillips Street, Fitchburg Judy, pretty brunette with dark hair and eyes and red rosy cheeks; popular and personable; dressed in latest fashion and good taste; well-chosen words; great parish worker; airline hostess. JOAN CLAIRE BURNS 65 Cedar Street, Fitchburg Burnsie, brimming over with energy and enthusiasm; attractive appearance; brainy and talented; smooth speaker; wonderful singer; active club member; avid sports fan; hearty laugh. BRENDA LOUISE BURRILL 22 Winch Street, Fitchburg Popular Bren with a way that charms; attractive little miss with a most pleasing personality; heart of gold; eager to please and help; buoyant spirits; stylish dresser; smooth dancer. CONCETTA CHRISTINE CAPUTI 138 Warren Street, Fitchburg Connie with the great big smile and so motherly in her advice; makes friends easily; can forgive and forget; music lover; always ready for a good time; ambitious; likes sports. BEATRICE MARGARET CLIFFORD 273 Milk Street, Fitchburg Bea, dignified b londe, tall of stature, and with big blue eyes; displays good taste in selecting and making her own clothes; future designer; fine work- er; likes convertibles. ELLA GRACE COOKE 63 Congress Street, Fitchburg Dolly, never without that sweet and winsome smile; likeable ways account for her many friends; always sure to be neatly and well dressed; soft-spoken and quiet in actions; loyal. ANN MARIE CORCORAN 158 Green Street, Fitchburg Corky, blue-eyed, petite, and pretty; the girl with the brains at head of. our class; versatile; in every- thing; accomplished and efficient; school spirit 100 percent; pianist, hoopster; modiste. GLORIA RACHEL CORDIO 56 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Sam, dashing brunette with lots of spirit and go attractive coiffure; neat and smart dresser; sure to greet you with a smile; likes to talk, drive, and attend games; secretary type. LOIS ANN CORMIER 311 Madison Street, Fitchburg Shorty, sweet and gentle; friendly blue eyes; nicely mannered; loyal and true friend; always ready to go places; collecting jewelry, her pet hobby; takes teasing well; beautician. JEANNINE MARIA COUTURE 187 Chester Street, Fitchburg Cooch, courteous, ladylike, with plenty of poise and dignity; chooses her clothes to a T; nice talker, never boring; stamp collector; likes to dance and swim; Home Ec ability. ANNE MARIE DAVID 7 Falulah Street, Fitchburg Amiable Anne with a personality sure to please; nicest of dispositions; kind of girl to have as a friend; splendid qualities; active in many societies; chorister; ready helper. ELIZABETH ANN DE BONIS 96 Albee Street, Fitchburg Bethy, light of heart and hearty of laugh; dark eyes full of animation; determined spirit; every- thing well done; never idle; fine pianist; orchestra ‘prop; likes dancing and sports. ALICE ANN DESJARDINS 73 Whittemore Street, Fitchburg Anne, a real. ‘’sugar and spice, and everything nice” girl; makes a nice appearance; well-dressed; fine declaimer; often on assembly programs; in many activities; dependable; sincere. CAROL ANN. DEVIN 12 Nile Street, Leominster Suzie, sociable and sweet; on friendly terms with all; happy as the day is long; entertaining in her much chattering; willingly assists when help is needed; never misses a game. BARBARA ANN DI RUSSO 16 Central Court, Leominster Barb, fine classical student with an enviable vocab- ulary; English and Latin whiz; always ready with an answer but no blue stocking; sociable; lots of school spirit; cooperative. ROSEMARY ANN DOOLING 10 Maplecrest Avenue, Fitchburg Ro, richly endowed with good looks, brains, per- sonality, and varied talents; charming manners; leadership qualities; light of heart and gay; fear- less; pianist; on Varsity basketball team. NORMA ANNE FAVINI 37 Albee Street, Fitchburg Vivacious and vivid personality; lots of initiative and go; carefree and daring; happy when active; fond of her Buick and travel; keeps any conversa- tion going; tiptop dresser; sports. SANDRA CLAIRE FITZPATRICK 40 Sanborn Street, Fitchburg Sandy, sunshiny and sweet; nicest of amiable dis- positions; splendid qualities; attractive, well-dressed appearance; nice air of gentility; quietly enthusiastic; ardent sports fan. PATRICIA ANN DUFFY 83 Snow Street, Fitchburg Patsy, cute and likeable; blonde, neat, and sweet; perpetual smiler; playful, appealing manner; good student and fine worker; good cook and modiste; prompt; generous; loyal. CAROL ANN ELLIS 1280 Water Street, Fitchburg Carrotts, but no red head; petite brunette type more on the quiet side; gentle, subdued manner; one easy to like and get along with; often heard in choral groups; helpful. RUBY ELIZABETH FLETCHER 14 Columbia Street, Leominster Our petite strawberry blonde; chic and dainty; big hearted and generous; lots of stamina and deter- mined spirit; finishes well what she starts; efficient; CYC, an able equestrienne. MARY DENISE FLYNN 139 Summer Street, Fitchburg A very likeable senorita, good looking and gay with pep galore; vivacious personality; a twinkle in her blue eyes; fine classical student; ready, willing, and able; fine hoopster. Sarr SANDRA JEAN FLYNN 164 Myrtle Avenue, Fitchburg Sandy, 5 feet 2 with eyes of blue; real popular girl with dynamic personality; versatile and cap- able; brilliant student; jolly and sociable; a born leader; ace basketball guard. LOIS ELLEN FOURNIER 161 Beech Street, Fitchburg Lulu, a brown-haired, blue-eyed, loyal Bernie; nicest é curly hair with never a hair out of place; warm, friendly nature; the sweetest of smiles; fine worker; trustworthy; smooth dancer. eT ae DOROTHY KATHLEEN GAGNE 37 Wachusett Street, Fitchburg Dot or Dimples, the girl with a smile that invigorates and a laugh that rejuvenates; can take a joke and give a better in return; next to dancing, swimming is her forte. LUCILLE ANITA GAGNE 706 Water Street, Fitchburg Lu, worth her weight in gold; a real class treasure generous with her time and talents; successful out- come of what she undertakes ; cheerful and sociable; trustworthy; nurse. BETTY JANE GELINAS 353 Shea Street, Fitchburg Betty, pleasing brunette with brains and beauty; always dressed to perfection; unassuming and gen- tle manner; plenty of poise; good pianist and dan- cer; cooperative; dependable. SYLVIA LUCILLE GIRARDIN 178 Eighth Steet, Leominster Sil, sincere and sympathetic classmate making friends easily; the understanding type; fluent talker at her @ase in any group; gets things done well; diligent and capable. worker. JOANNE MARY GOGUEN 30 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Jo, tall, slender, stylish; clever at making most of her snappy clothes; trustworthy, especially in keep- ing her word; never peeved when teased; athletical- ly inclined; helpful. ROSALIE MARY GRATTAROTI 81 Graham Street, Leominster : Ro, our girl champion baseball player; energetic; eer jovial and lots of fun; decorating ability; cheerful —. chatterer but never bores; never too busy to be soci- able; CYC. ANNE MURIEL GRENACHE 251 Water Street, Leominster Affable Anne of mild and gracious mien; affection- ate and tender nature; fond of children; quiet, refined manner; loyal Bernie at all schoo! activities; makings of a good social worker. SIMONE CLAIRE GUENETTE 78 Fox Street, Fitchburg Sim, slender, tall, and sweetly pretty; courteous and ladylike; honor student; lunch-counter asset; likes fun; in dramatics and CYC; tennis, her sport; nurs- ing career ahead. JO-ANNE GENEVIEVE HAWTHORNE Pleasant Street, Lunenburg Cute little miss never without a smile; talented in art and in making her own clothes; our class pedes- trian walking miles to and from school; punctual at 8:00 a,m.; pleasant teaser and talker. LORETTE HELEN HEBERT 41 Willow Street, Fitchburg Poise and personality; strong character with moral stamina; courage of her convictions; not even Gi- braltar could change her mind once it is made up; good student, fine modiste; U.S. service. DIANE MARY GUILMET 532 Rindge Road, Fitchburg Diane, blonde, tall and attractive; sure to be dressed becomingly; brilliant student excelling in math; quiet air of refinement; pleasant and sociable; active, dependable worker. VERNA FRANCES HARRAHY 16 Washington Street, Fitchburg Brown-eyed Bernie, loyal and true; sunny disposi- tion; keen and alert; on the spot when help is needed; likes to travel and attend games; active in many clubs; Blue and Gold Writer. PATRICIA ELLA HOWARTH 209 Highland Avenue, Fitchburg Pat, with her smiling so beguiling; lofty principles and ideals; original ideas; enjoys camping, a good book, and tickling the ivories; staunch school sup- porter; future nurse. ELENA ELIZABETH IANNACCONE 32 Third Street, Fitchburg El, to be found wherever there’s fun; warm-hearted and generous; blue-eyed and vivacious; tiny of sta- ture but powerful of voice when cheering at the games; likes music, dancing, and nice clothes. ] | MARCIA LOUISE JACKSON 73 Henry Street, Fitchburg Enviable blue eyes and peaches and cream complex- ion; attractive blush; light-hearted and gay; chic dresser; active in Glee Club and CYC; refined man- ner; persevering diligence; nurse. KATHLEEN ANN KEATING 2 Stockwell Avenue, Fitchburg Kathy, dainty and cute, pretty and sweet; nifty dresser; sunny disposition with a smile for every- one; terrific dancer going out for rock‘n roll; popu- lar and sociable; sports fan. MARY CATHERINE KITTREDGE 10 Forest Street, Fitchburg Kitty, tall and slender with a mischievous twinkle in her luminous dark eyes; cheerful disposition; lots of vim and energy; always ready for a good time; likes dancing and parties. ELLEN MAE LACHAPELLE 26 Blossom Street, Leominster Shorty, a big favorite with heaps of buoyant, spark- ling personality; jovial and quick-witted; kind, sym- pathetic nature; helpful and unselfish; in everything; CYC cheerleader. PATRICIA ELLEN KEATING 2 Stockwell Avenue, Fitchburg Pat, taller than sister Kathy but with the same win- ning personality; blue eyes dilate and sparkle when her Irish is up; likes to dance and dress smartly; enjoys driving when she gets the car. NANCY ALBERTA KEAVENY 61 Pleasant Street, Fitchburg Peanut, perky and petite, dainty and neat; vivacious personality with pep galore; life of any party; spark- ling conversationalist; Eloise hit in JSR; will do any- thing on a dare. : é eg | PATRICIA JOAN LAMKIN 52 Myrtle Avenue, Fitchburg Pat, energetic live-wire always on the go and doing things; laughs readily and can make others do the same; no dull moments with Pat on the job; CYC; dancing and sports devotee. ADELE MARIE LAMOTHE 40 Fourth Street, Leominster Amiable and altruistic Adele; sweet and attractive with the nicest complexion; knows how to dress becomingly; intellectual and intelligent; in school performances; tops in French and Spanish. ELAINE MARGUERITE LANDRY 160 St. Joseph Avenue, Fitchburg Speedy, sincere and congenial companion; vunder- standing confidante; honor student; fond of music and feline pets; steady and dependable, doing all things well; smart dresser; able swimmer. LORRAINE ANN LANDRY 49 Madison Street, Fitchburg Lorry, lithesome and gay; nice height and _ slender- ness; generous with her smiles and laughs; Home Ec, her pet subject; willing, efficient worker; on Varsity basketball team; sports fan. MADELEINE ADRIENNE LANDRY 173 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg | Maddie, friendly, sociable type mixing in great with — any coterie; never-failing smile; sure to be neatly and well dressed making a nice appearance; Booster Club; outdoor sportsgirl. ELIZABETH ANN LE BLANC 10 Nelson Street, Leominster Lefty, sparkling with life and animation; heaps of © initiative and go; brainy, pretty, and athletic; our | class Terspsichore and capable JSR instructor; far- sighted; school spirited. MARIE BLANCHE LE BLANC 204 Beech Street, Fitchburg Shorty, a little lassie, to be sure, but with a great supply of vim and vigor; dark mischievous eyes; happy-go-lucky disposition; spontaneous laugh; entertaining talker on any topic. PAULINE NANCY LE BLANC 208 Pratt Road, Fitchburg Polly, sure to please with her winsome, attractive personality; eyes, blue and true, speak of her loyalty and friendliness; habitual smiler; avid reader; Library Club; Dramatics. YVETTE MARIE LETOURNEAU 88 St. Joseph Avenue, Fitchburg Yvette, with plenty of poise and personality; splen- did character traits; courteous and well-mannered; always has that attractive look; striking clothes; orig- inal and flattering hairdo. ALYCE GERTRUDE LOMME 34 Walnut Street, Fitchburg Alyce, with the snappiest, brilliant dark eyes spark- ling with animation; peaches and cream complexion; great imagination; clever original ideas; aesthetical; good taste; great dancer. DENISE CECILE L‘'ECUYER 164 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Likeable and lively Dennis, sunny good nature; sure to greet you with a smile; always busily engaged in and out of school; willingness to help out; in Dramatic and Booster Clubs. BARBARA EVELYN LEGER 24 Melrose Street, Fitchburg Bonnie, blue eyed, blonde, and pretty; gracious and refined manner; connoisseur on clothes; spirited devotee of all school sports; peppy cheerleader for four years; good student. JO-ANN MARY MATUKAS 114 Plymouth Street, Fitchburg Tookie, tall, willowy blonde of slender gracefulness; sparkling personality; fashionably dressed; clever JSR decorator; versatile; social light; ballet interest; agile basketball guard. BONITA JEAN McDERMOTT 38 Maple Street, Fitchburg Spry, sweet Ititle Bonnie, so girlish, friendly and somewhat shy; big brown eyes candidly opening wide; high-toned soft voice; fine modiste; charming dresser; famous billowy skirts. MARY JANE LYNCH 33 Brigham Park, Fitchburg Janie, with eyes deep blue and true, adding to her nice appearance; well poised and graceful bearing; warm quiet friendliness getting along fine with everyone; talented pianist. AUDREY ARLEEN MASTON 125 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg Sis, a cute little miss with a winning smile; refuses to worry; takes things as they come; loquacious; in dramatics since frosh days; swimming instructor; likes music and dancing. MARJORIE THERESA MacDONALD 51 Pearl Street, Leominster Margie, of the dark brown hair, so sheeny and nice, with bright eyes to match; a real friend, sincere and helpful; sporty dresser; likes music and sports; collects records. KATHLEEN MARY McGUIRK 46 Mt. Vernon Street, Fitchburg Kathy, our vivacious colleen baun with a great out- look on life; ever buoyant spirits with energy that never runs out; loads of initiative, pep, and go; the life of any party. PATRICIA DOROTHY McNAMARA 462 South Street, Leominster Pat, petite girlish type with such appealing ways; friendly disposition; never without a pleasant smile; record hop frequen ter; in dramatics; liberal helping hand; active in parish work. CAROL JEAN MINER 380 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg Cal, very likeable little blonde with 7 brothers to make up for no sister; good student; on assembly programs; loyal, active Bernie; goes all out for suc- cess of what she undertakes. as JOAN ANN MONDVILLE 489 Mechanic Street, Leominster Joanie, amicable and cordial; gracious and cordial; trustworthy; kind-hearted and unselfish; courageous in defending a friend; pianist and good dancer; dili- gent worker. CHARLENE AMY MORIN 52 Arlington Street, Leominster Chuckles, no misnomer for this blue-eyed blonde with nice dimples; radiant dynamic personality; jolly disposition; energetic; intrepid; tops in public speak- ing and dramatics. JUDITH ANN MORRIS 15 Washington Street, Fitchburg Judy, our pert titian-top bombshell with a schedule, busy and full; a joke to fit every occasion; accordionIst; latest-fashion dresser; likes all sports, music, and dancing; technician. MARGARET MARY MORRIS 1251 Water Street, Fitchburg Peggy, a classmate to be praised and applauded; quiet cheerfulness; in many clubs; fine student espe- cially in math; on Blue and Gold staff; on the spot when help is needed; baseball manager ambition. THERESA ANN NALLY 12 Weymouth Street, Fitchburg Terry, or Little Tess, popular and lovable type; noted for her giggles and laughter; always the lady; praise- worthy; altruistic; prominent in clubs; Blue and Gold columnist; sports fan. MARY JANE NORMANDIN 258 Mechanic Street, Leominster Norm, the jolliest person around; nicest disposition; famed for her funny and weird stories, unruffled when teased; socially inclined; “What is lunch with- out a banana?”’; cooperative. LUCILLE CLAIRE MURLEY 87 Institute Street, Fitchburg Lithesome, slender westerner with poise and person- ality; plenty of friends; neatly and _ fashionably dressed; good student; right at home in a merry or singing group; active. SHIRLEY ANN MUSCILLO 332 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg “Let's get going,” oft repeated words of Shirl describe her to a 1; speedy, energetic, efficient; ini- tiative; great organizer and club worker; loquacious; big heart of gold. DOROTHY AGNES O’‘SULLIVAN 63 Congress Street, Fitchburg Sully, ‘Tops’ is the word that best describes her; congenial, generous, and unselfish; her home a sec- ond home for her friends with always room for one more; enthusiastic, hearty way. JULIE LORETTE PERRAULT 51 Snow Street, Fitchburg Julie, our class poet with sparkling eyes and radi- ant smile; liked by all; good taste in clothes and wears them well; full of unique plans; good student; interesting speaker. DOROTHY IRENE PERSSON 22 Kelley Avenue, Fitchburg Dot, tall, blonde, striking looking; always well-dressed; likes to meet people and go places; guitarist; likes to sew and cook; fond of dancing and sports; always busily engaged. ELLEN SHEVAUN PLISKA 129 Whalom Road, Fitchburg El, personification of poise and dignity with flatter- ing freckles and clear, bright eyes; fluctuates be- tween gaiety and gravity; candidly frank; flair for nice clothes; sports enthusiast. MONICA ANN REGAN 22 Harrison Avenue, Fitchburg Rae, amiable and gentle; inherent poise and dignity; soft voice; always the lady; ever prepared and on the qui vive; enjoys a good time; good student; interesting speaker; sportful. LILLIAN PAULINE RICHARD 9 Huron Street, Fitchburg Lil, petite but very vivacious; lively big brown eyes; lots of sparkle and vim; faultless clothes; fine stu- dent; algebra ace; diligent and persevering; dancing and basketball yen. TONA MARY POWERS 15 Bluff Avenue, Fitchburg Toni, with that little-girl look and eyes that beam with fun and friendliness; great personality; our class comedian; high-fashion stepper; everybody’s pal; most energetic. ROSEMARIE JEAN PROIETTI 10 Oxford Street, Leominster Roe, with big, blue, wide-awake eyes and whole- some, friendly smile; knowing her better is liking her more; loves to jitterbug; oh! those classy clothes; energetic; future coiffeuse. PRISCILLA ANN ROBERGE 312 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg Personable Pris, generous with her smiles and laugh- ter; jolly and jaunty air; pleasant chatterer; fun to work with; JRS decorator; fondness for nice clothes and dancing; air hostess. ANNA LOUISE ROBILLARD 72 Pratt Street, Fitchburg Anna, affable and friendly; capable and efficient; likes to be active and on the go; nice, neat dresser; Blue and Gold staff; generous in devoting free period to help in office. JEANNETTE MARIE ROCHETTE 64 Sheridan Street, Fitchburg Sweet songster and St. Francis chorister; pleased with her singing at JSR; real jolly disposition; makes friends easily and keeps them long; stamp-collect- ing hobby; future secretary. SIMONE THERESA ROY 60 Almount Road, Fitchburg Sim, dainty, little brunette, always looking so trim and neat; graceful in her actions; well-mannered; likes outdoor sports; cuisine skill; great speedster in Gregg; basketball follower. YVETTE MARY RUFIANGE 63 Brigham Park, Fitchburg Shorty, another little brunette, fragile and unassum- ing; tidy and trig in her appearance and _ habits; adept at oil painting; fond of dancing, swimming, and record hops; secretary. PATRICIA ANN RYAN Prospect Avenue, Leominster Pat, cute colleen donn; sweet and congenial; a smile so beguiling; optimistic and cheerful; likes math; excels as pianist; good dancer; diligent JSR worker; yen for water sports. ELLEN IRENE ST. AMAND 25 Mack Road, Fitchburg - Amiable and attractive Ellen; gentlest of dispositions; lovely singing voice and manner; educated fingers _ of a fine pianist; great ideas; clear thinker; intelligent and energetic worker. CAROLE JEAN ST. JEAN 29 Nelson Street, Leominster Light-hearted, blue-eyed blonde with that appealing delicate look; vivacious and gay; well-bred manner; high ideals; perfectly groomed; skilled skier; good Tech student; future architect. ROSEMARY JANE SCOTT 460 North Street, Whalom Scotty, so much like twin-sister Rosalie and enjoys being .taken for her; cordial and complaisant; nifty, neat dresser; speedy typist; Library Club and CYC activities; essay-contest winner. ROSEMARY AGNES SCULLANE 11 Boylston Street, Fitchburg Rory, so popular and personable; a born leader; warm-hearted generosity with her car and everything else; a real big sister, understanding and helpful; extremely active in Bernie affairs. ELAINE LUCILLE ST. JEAN 72 Cleghorn Street, Fitchburg Elaine, the fair—a portrait of loveliness with all those endearing young charms; dispenser of happi- ness; apt student; active in CYC; likes dancing, skat- ing, and golf. ROSALIE JANET SCOTT 460 North Street, Whalom Rosie, so sociable and gracious; earnest, active work- er; pleasing loquacity; loyal and dependable; seen often at socials; sportive and fun-loving; future nurse or dietitian. ANN BRENDA SULLIVAN 103 Nashua Street, Fitchburg Sully, sure to be with you all the way in her quiet friendly way; dependable and trustworthy; neatly and becomingly dressed; Glee Club songster; modish modiste; likes basketball. HELENE IRENE SEARS 95 Laurel Street, Leominster Tall, slender brunette with a bright, alert look about - her; pleasing personality; fine character traits; very intelligent; generous homework helper; JSR decora- tor; shining Latin light. MARY ELIZABETH SUGRUE 250 South Street, Fitchburg Oh! what a pal was Mary!—so pleasant and approach- able; distinctive laugh and giggle; extensive and modish wardrobe; a good listener as well as talker; seen at all the games. SIMONE ELAISE TROTTIER 77 Maverick Street, Fitchburg Sim, our symphony of quiet loveliness; bright of eye and brown of hair; a million-dollar smile; ener- getic and capable; fine student; great yearbook worker; likes to sew, cook, and dance. ELIZABETH ANN. TURCOTTE 61 Salem Street, Fitchburg Betty, a sweet colleen dear, blonde, blue-eyed, and popular; energetic and_ enthusiastic supporter of SBHS functions; efficient and intelligent; chic ward- robe; on Varsity basketball team. ... “MAY THE LIGHT OF MY OWN LIFE AND EFFORTS SO SHINE BEFORE MY FELLOW-YOUTH AS TO GIVE GLORY TO GOD AND EXAMPLE TO MY ASSOCIATES.” CYC leaders at the Installation of Officers for High School Councils of Catholic Youth recite these words with their chaplain in response to his words—“As a symbol of the light, power and warmth of the love of Christ, we shall light from this sanctuary lamp your individual candles.” CYC officers of SBHS: President, Daniel Hor- gan; First Vice President, Ralph Lewis; Second Vice President, Constance Desaulniers; Secretary, Rosemary Dooling; Treasurer, Ray Lachapelle; Historian, Robert Kendra; Physical Chairman: Eugene Ouellette; Cultural, Paul Reddy; Social, Judith Connolly; Spiritual, Carroll Trudel. Parish Presidents: Joseph Hickey, Irene Girouard, Carroll Trudel, Simone Guenette, Ellen St. Amand, Robert Ciuffetti, Thomas Marlborough, Shirley Muscillo. CYC banner designed by Eugene and Roger Ouellette, and sewed by Janice Strong. tg. “Cathy Allen and Ellen ‘Lachapéile: were: two: aes - Louisa: Alcott's “Little Women,” they would probably “Shave had as one. of ‘their household chores -the ‘care. ve ‘the many lamps. used. throughout the house. This “was. no .small. task, . as ‘chimneys had to be washed, “dried, and polished to make them crystal clear; wicks, had: to be? trimmed: or new ones aeredh: ‘and the lsmps filled with oil. SEU RR When’. gas, Sand later, electric light. took -its place, eR thes Oil. ‘lamp’ was, discarded or stored. away. Today | = it? is. a, lamp: which :no- Hpnger gives light for it is with- out oil ‘and flame. we ak ‘hot: LaRIies, whe) “purpose for which we ae eae eee love;. and Serve. God,, then we Like the Ten Virgins in the parable, we also have lamps—the light of faith. As the five Wise Virgins carried oil to replenish. their lamps, so our lamps of faith must always be filled with the oil of good works. The five Foolish Virgins were prepared with their lamps lighted to meet the bridegroom at the first hour only. But when he came much later, their lamps had gone out and they had no oil to fill:them and were unable to borrow. As the time for meeting the bridegroom with lighted lamps was. past for the Foolish Virgins, so the hour will come when no one can replace for us what we failed to do through negligence. When our last hour comes, may we like the Wise Virgins be prepared with lamps trimmed and burning to meet the Divine Bridegroom of our souls and to enter with Him into His heaven- ly kingdom! Let us’ heed the closing admonition of | this parable— “Watch, therefore, for you know neith- er the day nor the hour.” Let us work out our ‘salvation while we have the light and before the darkness overtakes us! “Receive this burning light’ Sha heads thy. Bs .tism, so-as fo:’be' without blame: keep: ‘the com -mandments: of. God,.. that when. the. Lord” sha “come: to: the: nuptials: thou mayest. meet®:| i “together: with all the. saints. in “the. heavenly: court, and ‘mayest have. eternal: life, and. live ‘forever. wi and | eyer.. Amen.”! ane 8 At ‘our baptism: ‘ihe’ priest. said thase “words ay as he, gave: our godfather a.slighted candle. ee S Ella: Cooke� at her’ entrance. into. the. Cava “hers junior. Meat held, the: ‘baptismal. candle ‘ wher: own. hand. wit By saganaas we receive the! ‘life’ which. Jéstie “came. on earth. to: bestow;: become. adopted chile’). dren -of God, and -are. united as brothers ins. Christ. ‘i The last time’ a candle willbe lighted near us, is the hour of our death; but it will still be .a symbol of life, of that life which Jesus won for . ‘us and-of which He said: “l.am the resurrection: and the life; he who believes-in me, even if he die, shall live.” ; A. lighted candle should remind. us of the divine Life we received at Baptism, the carrying. of the Christ-life within us, and the eternal life into which we shall enter at death. Richard McElligott and Yvette Letourneau check . the articles to be provided when a priest admin- © ‘isters the Last Sacraments. Jonn Henry Newman. (1801- 1890) and other distinguished. ’schol- ars of Oxford University, set about to prove to the world that: the Church of England was. the true: church. But they slowly became. con: vinced that the true Church. which Christ had founded was the Roman Catholic Church. Gazing over the gentle Mediter- ranean waters or contemplating the’ vast heavens, Newman (George Le- Blanc) wrote this. poem as a prayer to God for guidance,' for courage, and for grace to enter that true: Church: Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! ; The night is dark, and | am far from pane Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; | do not ask to sde : el The distant scene,—one step� enough for mes: nel Jesus, Light of the World, was prefigured in the Old Testament in the Book of Wisdom: “For the whole world was enlightened with a clear light . . . They received a burning ‘pillar of fire for a guide of’ the way which they knew not.” And in the New Testament, we read in John 1.4,5, “In Him CJesus) was. life and the life was the light of men, and the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness grasped it not.” E Jesus said of Himself. “He who follows Me does not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”— John '.8.12,13. Not to know Jesus and therefore not to follow Him is to walk in the darkness of error and igno- ‘rance’for “His life. is the Light of men.” And “In His Light shall we see light” in ll its brightness. Not only is Jesus the Light of the World, but to those who walk in His path of light, He. promises life eternal—This is eternal life: that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.”’—John 17.3. In Jesus we see what manner of being God is; before the. coming of Jesus to earth, men had heard about God, now they knew him. God assumes our human nature, that we may see and know’ Him, and never again doubt His love for us, in spite of our sinfulness and man’s hatred and scorn of Him. ; When we are tempted to be depressed by worry, sadness, and count- less fears, when the future looks dark and menacing, let us turn to Him’ who still continues to be and ever will be the Light of the World. Although many of 57 elected Biology in junior year, about 42 did so in senior year. Carol Ellis holds the pin box for Kath- leen Keating, mounted on the stepladder, to reach the appropriate leaf and bird border in Room 34. The specimen case interests Richard Doucette and Gary Geli- nas. In Room 32, Period II, Math IV class, Diane Guilmet checks Kenneth Noonan at the board with the class at attention—N. Beauchene, L. Richard, J. Perrault, R. Dool- ing, M. Morris, E. Oullette; P. Gonville, with raised hand; C. Hebert, H. Sears. To Physics, Periods VI and VII, reported 21 senior boys and 3 girls—A. Desjardins, C. Morin, C. St. Jean. Norbert Beauchene, John Carroll, and Paul Gonville demon- strate Archimedes’ Principle. In Room 33, Vincent Leger, Martin Sal- mon, and John Krysiak work out a tricky problem in Mechanical Drawing. Six sen- ior girls—B. Clifford, E. Cooke, J. Perrault, T. Powers, C. St. Jean, R. Scott also took this course. After one year of bookkeeping, almost one-half do not continue this study, so that the 44 seniors in Book- keeping II class deserve credit. Patricia Ryan tackles one of the adding machines to get her totals quickly. Judith Brideau at the board journalizes expense items while Lucille Murley works at the ledger. Catherine Allen, Pauline Belliveau, and Marie Bedard like to use the electric typewriters. Constance Bedard comes to the aid of Jane Benton in the setting of the margin stops on the electric machine just installed. onl Fifty seniors satisfactorily completed Stenography | and II and so were eligible for the Secretarial Training and Office Practice course. But although an advanced study, the fundamentals of Gregg shorthand were not forgotten. At the board is Dorothy Persson reviewing suffixes with Annette Boucher checking the work. Senior secretaries at typewriters transcribe their shorthand notes, motivated by the thought that they must produce a mailable letter. Among the duties of a secretary is that of keeping typewriter and desk clean. Jon Ethier here lifts type- writer so that Lois Fournier may dust pad and table. U. S. History and Civics classes were held in Room 21. Seniors standing are Patricia Howarth, John DiCon- za, Paul Gonville, Noella Blanchette, and Monica Regan. Seated are boys—Salmon, McElligott, Bonin, Rheault, Roy, Reddy, Ouelette, Tocci, Horgan, and Dennen; and girls Bertrand, Morin, and S. Flynn. Latin IV class: M. Flynn, S. Flynn, P. McNamara, K. McGuirk, B. DeBonis, A. Corcoran, B. DiRusso, R. Dool- ing, T. Nally, P. Howarth, A. Desjardins, R. Scullane, J. Connolly, J. Burns, L. Gagne, V. Harrahy, M. Regan, S. Trottier, H. Sears, J. Keaveny, H. Dennen, C. Hebert, P. Bottazzi. OVERNMENT | THE HRISTIAN SOCIAL WAY : @) cy sath} ie Wey zs titre i Po ane ne ae ruth, anc the ate 4 7 4 Lai Home Ec Lab buzzed with activ- ity in the early days of school, when material and patterns were spread out on the cutting tables and senior girls arranged and re- arranged pattern pieces before cutting into the precious new material. Vp “a —-_ Priscilla Roberge and Sandra Beaulieu make good use of the pins offered to them by Patricia Duffy. Nancy Keaveny and Lor- raine Landry are in a jocose mood as they appraise Anne Sullivan’s masterpiece in the preparatory stages. Entering the Betty Crocker Homemaker Contest of December 4, were 38 senior girls. Early in September, the various clubs reor- ganized for the new school year; the pupils in the various groups voting for the officers. The 24 seniors forming the Vergil Club elected James Keaveny, Ann Corcoran, Harold Dennen, and Sandra Flynn. The S-Trio Club organized with the following leaders: Frances Anderson, Rosalie Grattaroti, Betty LeBlanc, Marie Bedard. SBHS orchestra got a fine start with seniors heading the group—Robert Roy, saxophonist; and Betty DeBonis, Carroll Trudel, Ellen St. Amand as pianists. irr The Library Club is always an active group put- ting library theory into prac- tice in our school library where new books constant- ly are added. Library Club officers: Carroll Trudel, Helen Sears, Constance Charette, Made- leine Lamoureux. Other senior members: Nancy Arcangeli, Rosemary Dool- ing, Pauline LeBlanc, Si- mone Trottier. GLEE CLUB officers: Simone Trot- tier, Lucille Gagne, Anne Gren- ache,. Ann Corcoran. DEBATING CLUB: Paul Reddy, Charlene Morin, John Wironen, Maureen McManus. BIOLOGY CLUB: Mary Flynn, Kathleen McGuirk, Vincent Leger. PHYSICS CLUB: Thomas Flynn, Robert Tocci, Daniel Horgan, Rob- ert Dube. In the spring, the Glee Club favors us with an assembly. Mem- bership is drawn from girls in all the four classes. The senior members are: Ann_ Corcoran, Lucille Gagne, Simone Trottier, Anne Grenache, Judith Connolly, Margaret Morris, Mary Flynn, Verna Harrahy, Rosemary Scul- lane, Theresa Nally, and Barbara DiRusso. In their May 29, 1956 program, the Glee Club pleased with their many and varied selections rang- ing from Schubert's “Ave Maria” to “Come to the Fair.” These senior boys will be eligible for the Bishop Wright Altar Boy Award to be pre- sented by His Excellency on graduation night to the outstanding senior altar boy in each parish, Left to right: Kenneth Noonan, John Di- Conza, Robert Rheault, Cari Hebert, Pasquale Bottazzi, Raymond Lachapelle, Harold Dennen, Thomas Marlborough, Norman Miller, Daniel Horgan, John Buckley. These senior girls have continued to be active choir members in their parish churches. They wil! receive a Bishop Wright Award Cer- tificate. Left to right: Ann Corcoran, Patricia McNa- mara, Adele Lamothe, Patricia Howarth, Rose- mary Scott, Ellen St. Amand, Ellen Pliska, Joan Burns, Simone Guenette, Helene Sears, Rosalie Scott, Jeanette Rochette. Senior trio, Lucille Gagne, Leon Boucher, Betty Turcotte, deserve special commen- dation for perfect attendance since enter- ing high school. The following seniors were perfect in attendance junior year: Audrey Maston, Pasquale Bottazzi, Har- old Dennen, Roger Ouellette, Ann Sul- livan, Mary Ann Brasili, Carol Miner, Betty DeBonis, Beatrice Clifford, Robert Dillon, Sandra Flynn, Adele Lamothe. All 15 received a 1956 BERNARDIAN at the awards assembly. Volunteer seniors generously giving a daily study period to assist in our school office: Ann Corcoran, i Anna Robillard, Joan Mondville, Betty LeBlanc, Betty DeBonis, Helene Sears, Carol Miner, Pauline LeBlanc. Seniors of “57 come from 14 parishes: Si. Bernard'ss eee OO SP Uosephs pete Oz SH'LGO('S 3 oie een tae A Shy Gecalla's renee ns Sactéd Heart 24 13 Sin Anthony Ste ao Immaculate Conception 9 Lady of the Lake Sf. Sie St. SUF St. Sie ST. BERNARD‘S Camillus Francis ATI S See See Bee Boniface __ Edward's John’s i Leon Boucher John Buckley Robert Dillon Jon Ethier Thomas Flynn Carl Hebert John Krysiak Ray Lachapelle Richard McElligott Paul Reddy Nancy Keaveny Patricia Lamkin Jane Lynch Kathleen McGuirk Judith Morris Theresa Nally Tona Powers Yvette Rufiange Mary Sugrue Simone Trottier ST. BERNARD’S Philip Reddy Marie Bedard Pauline Belliveau Joan Burns Brenda Burrill Beatrice Clifford Judith Connolly Ella Cooke Ann Corcoran Rosemary Dooling ST. FRANCIS Guy Gagnon Anne David Jeannette Rochette Ellen St. Amand Carol Ellis ST. EDWARD’S, Westminster Nancy Arcangeli Patricia Duffy Mary Flynn Sandra Flynn Verna Harrahy Joanne Hawthorne Lorette Hebert Patricia Howarth Marcia Jackson Kathleen Keating Patricia Keating Mary Kittredge Barbara Leger Bonita McDermott Carol Miner Margaret Morris Dorothy O'Sullivan Monica Regan Rosemary Scullane Anne Sullivan Elizabeth Turcotte LADY OF THE LAKE Ellen Pliska Jane Benton Rosemary Scott Rosalie Scott Patricia Ryan Robert Rheault ST. ANN’S Robert Tocci Rosemarie Proietti Barbara DiRusso- Rosalie Grattarotti From ST, JOSEPH’S come Richard Doucette Roger McDonald Gladys Arsenault Lois Fournier 137 Bernies; of these 32 Norman Labonte Norman Miller Annette Boucher Betty Gelinas are Seniors of ‘57. Ronald Lafosse Eugene Ouellette Gloria Cordio Joanne Goguen Vincent Leger Roger Ouellette Lois Cormier Elaine Landry Robert LeBlanc Frances Anderson Jeannine Couture Madeleine Landry Lorraine Landry Marie LeBianc Pauline LeBlanc Denise L’Ecuyer Yvette Letourneau Audrey Maston JoAnn Matukas Lillian Richard Priscilia Roberge Anna Robillard Simone Roy Elaine St. Jean O15, LEO'S Helene Sears Patricia McNamara Carroll Trudel Carol Devin Ellen Lachapelle Carole St. Jean Ruby Fletcher Gloria Bailey Marjorie McDonald Pau! Gonville Nancy Bernard Paul Malone John Stottle ae ell vanes IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Alyce Lomme Lucille Gagne Sandra Beaulieu Julie Perrault Dorothy Persson Robert Roy Simone Guenette Paul Arsenault Henriette Beaudoin SACRED HEART Catherine Allen Dorothy Gagne | Kenneth Noonan | John Carroll Sandra Fitzpatrick Judith Brideau Lucille Murley | Ernest LeBlanc Daniel Horgan Harold Dennen Thomas Marlborough Peter Roy George LeBlanc ST. JOHN’S, Clinton Martin Salmon ST. CAMILLUS David Mahoney James Keaveny William Saunders Shirley Muscillo Ann Desjardins Diane Guilmet Norma Favini Rita Anzalone Betty DeBonis Pasquale Bottazzi Concetta Caputi David Bonin Mary Ann Brasili John DiConza ST. CECELIA’S Adele Lamothe Lucite Bertrand Betty LeBlanc Irene Boudreau Mary J. Normandin Joan Mondville Noella Blanchette Constance Bedard Sylvia Girardin Anne Grenache Charlene Morin Norbert Beauchene Ramon Morin Ronald Donelle Class of 57on the BLUE and GOLD Staff Co-Editorss Sandra Flynn—Judith Connolly Associatess Ann Corcoran—Shirley Muséillo Contributors: Daniel Horgan—Robert LeBlanc Paul Reddy Philip Reddy Barbara DiRusso Lois Fournier Ann Grenache Lucille Gagne Verna Harrahy Theresa Nally Margaret Morris Anna Robillard Rosemary Scullane The above co-editors, associate editors, and contri- butors Gagne, Harrahy, Morris, Nally, and Scullane represented the BLUE and GOLD staff at the New Eng- land Scholastic Press Association, Boston University October 26 and 27. Ann Corcoran won one of the two $1,000 scholar- ships offered by Boston University School of Journal- ism. Sandra Flynn was named alternate for the scholar- ships. Their essays on “The Qualities of a Good News- paper” were among the 12 chosen as superior. The BLUE and GOLD received the “All New England” rating. } A 2 ] 5 le A ,zEditors a Journalism Awards BN, Sci we ee ee AY te e SZ soe The Bishop Wright Declamation Contest aroused the enthusiasm of 94 Bernardians who took part in the preliminaries. From 71 freshmen, the four selected were Joyce Catalini, Sheila Connors, Daniel Hurley, and John Moryl. The eleven sophomores who persevered were Rebecca Barholm, June Centra, Joan Cotton, Judith Ellis, William Flynn, Madeline Legere, Irene Mancuso, John Morrissey, Sandra Ptak, Joseph Smith, and Ber- nard Therriault. Junior declaimers included: Ann DiMassa, Elizabeth Enwright, Mau- reen McManus, Ruth Mack, Gerald Pluker, and John Wironen, Marilyn Ciccone. Seniors faithful to the end were: Barbara DiRusso , Ann Desjardins, Charlene Morin, James Keaveny, Paul Reddy, and Philip Reddy. In the intra-class preliminaries before the studnt body in the audi- torium on October 9, the freshmen were represented by Joyce Catalini and John Moryl. Sophomore contestants were Rebecca Barholm and Joseph Smith. Junior representatives were Maureen McManus and Gerald Pluker. Senior declaimers were Charlene Morin and Philip Reddy. Those chosen to represent SBHS at the semifinals in Worcester Octo- ber 21 were Joyce Catalini and Joseph Smith from the freshman- sophomore division and Charlene Morin and Philip Reddy from the junior-senior division. The Class of 58 numbered 180 at the beginning of Junior year. These Juniors were elected officers of clubs: FRENCH—Paul Gelinas, Mary Angelini, Joseph Hickey, Janet Lizotte; SPANISH—Denis Boucher, Janice Leo, John Ponusky, Priscilla LeBlanc; CHEMISTRY—Ralph Lewis, Maureen McManus, Paul Gelinas, Ruth Mack. At the beginning of the 1956 school year, these Juniors, the upper 8th, were highest in scholarship: Gerald Pluker, Yvonne Brodeur, Claire Levoie, Maureen McManus, Ann Brisson, Joan Montagna, Mary Belliveau, Janet Lizotte, Lucille Hebert, Madeline Lamoureux, Constance Charette, Mary K. Flynn, Lucille Goudreau, Dennis Lanciani, Jeannine Mercier, Rose DeCarolis, Carolyn Salvi, Annette Menard, Patricia Posco, Robert Ciuffetti, Claire Babineau, Albert Diran, Barbara Loescher, Geraldine Simard. Juniors with PERFECT ATTENDANCE, 1955-56: Claire Babineau, Virginia Baidarelli, Jeanne Cote, Janet Courte- manche, Elizabeth Enwright, Pauline Fortier, Ronald Gagne, Paul Gariepy, John Harrigan, Lucille Hebert, Joseph Hickey, Andrew White, Claire Lavoie, Leonard LeBlanc, Ralph Lewis, John Mclinerney, Cecelia Thibodeau, Yvette Moquin, Robert O’Connell, John Ponusky, Annette Roy. The Class of 59 had an enrollment of 215 at the beginning of its sophomore year. The highest eighth, listed according to scholastic rating at the end of Freshman year, were: Bernard Therriault, Doris Rhodes, June Centra, Yvette Dupuis, Marguerite Janelle, John Pellegrini, Carolyn Thibo- deau, Walter Capone, Joan Cotton, Joan Enright, Lois Gladding, Doris Aubinger, John Curley, Eileen Ledden, Carleen Mammone, Marsha Mossey, Joseph Navaroli, Jane Regan, Kathleen Regan, Judy Roberts, Paul Bebick, Patri- cia Buja, Dorothy DiGeronimo, Rayleen Gaudet, Robert Kendra, Agnes Leger. The following had a PERFECT ATTENDANCE record: Marie Bernatchez, Judith Bourgault, Gloria Caron, Reginald Carroll, Yvette Dupuis, William Flynn, Sara Foley, Donald Fortunato, Joan Gaudet, Pauline Hamlin, Robert Kendra, ITALIAN CLUB OFFICERS: Walter Capone Maryann Ramondelli Robert Leone June Centra Joanne Lapointe, Joanne Legendre, Agnes Leger, Richard Leger, Barbara Lehndorff, Thomas Lynch, Kenneth MacLean, Brenda McCaffrey, Mary McHugh, Sandra McManus, Joseph Navaroli, Daniel O'Leary, Mary Percy, Mary Ramondelli, Doris Rhodes, Robert St. Germaine, Julie Savalier, Joseph Smith, Con- stance Tourigny. OOO ee ee ee ee name nal “HARVEY,” a Broadway comedy hit for four years, was present- ed on November 19 and 20 at SBHS auditorium. James Keaveny and John Osborne played the leading role of the amiable, middle-aged Elwood Dowd who claimed he first found Harvey, the six foot rabbit, or pooka, leaning against a lamp post one night. Playing the part of Elwood’s fussy sister were Maureen McManus and Ruth Mack; and of his niece, Rosemary Dooling and Mary Lavigne. Paul Gelinas and Bernard Therriault were the M.D. psychiatrists at the sanitarium to which Elwood’s sister fails to have him com- mitted. Norman Miller was the medical assistant; Janet Keaveny and Eileen Ledden, the efficient R.N. attendants; the doctor’s wife —Joanne Bastine, Jeanne Paquette; the Judge, David Barnicle; the taxi driver, Peter Murray. Rosemary Scullane and Ann Corcoran were friends of the Dowd’s. Nancy Gowell, Bonnie DeBonis, Judith O’Neill, and Bonnie Bizzota were also in the cast. Entertainers at the reception held in the Dowd mansion were: Judith Con- nolly, Sandra Fitzpatrick, Shirley Muscillo, Theresa Nally, Verna Harrahy, Mar- garet Mo rris, Joan Cotton, Mary Costello, Marion Bakstran, Carolyn Thibodeau, Mary Mullahy, Sandra Bissonnette, Roseann Addoriscio, Stage Managers were William Flynn, Jon Ethier, Francis Enwright, Daniel Hur- ley. Properties—Nancy Keaveny, Betty Turcotte. Ushers—Diane Guilmet, Rose- mary Scott, Lorette Hebert, Mary Flavell, Barbara DiRusso, Geraldine Simard. Tickets—Thomas Marlborough, Paul Reddy, Philip Reddy. “ST. NICHOLAS and the CROWN” was the Christmas play presented in SBHS auditorium on December 21. Dennis Piermarini was the kind Bishop Nicholas; John Wironen, the young Father Caster; Nancy Gowell, the pleas- ant housekeeper; Daniel Hurley, her son; David Turcotte, a poor and dissatisfied man; Carolyn Pervier, his gentle and attractive daughter; Mary Caisse, a storekeeper; James Keav- eny, a rich merchant. In the Nativity scene, Mary Hennessy was Mary and Gerard Brisebois was Joseph. Barbara Kemp, Irene Mancuso, Ann Pelkey, Sandra Ptak, and Judith Walsh wkere Angels. SBHS orchestra, Glee Club, and student body also partic- ipated in this Christmas assembly. SBHS Orchestra music makers: Piano: Elizabeth DeBonis, Ellen St. Amand, Carroll Trudel, Patricia Posco, Ellen Pandiscio, Patricia Buja. Trumpet: Donald Daddario, Judith Ellis, Joseph Frigoletto, Joyce Kimball. Clarinet: Marguer- ite Janelle, Patrick O’Malley, Wil- liam Vaillancourt. Accordion: Rosa- lind Tourigny. Drum: Constance Charette. Saxophone: Robert Roy. Violin: Claire Goguen. At the Christmas assembly, the orchestra favored with appropri- ate selections as did the Glee Club also, especially the officers: Simone Trottier, president; Lucille Gagne, vice president; Anne Gre- nache, secretary; Ann Corcoran, treasurer. : eA ‘as. well 98) the: He s é Nib) SS i Se Sead AS re SSB Since the foundation of the order in 1775, the tiny mustard seed has grown ‘into a great. tree extending its branches throughout the. world, and the modern Nano Nagles continue her work striving to keep the light of faith burning brightly in the hearts of their charges. “Command the children of (eraek Waatin a lamp may burn from evening until morning. in. the tent of meeting.” ‘Exod. 27:20. So ‘spoke God to Moses on the mount. Light was the great gift which God bestowed upon, the ‘Chosen Peo: � ple, that He ight make of them “the lamp of the nations.’ “Jesus is the Lamp bevause yet has expell- ed the darkness of death and ‘has become the lamp of the New Jerusalem.” Apoc., 21:23. If God commanded that a lamp should burn before the Holy of Holies which contained the ark. of the covenant, or the two tables of ‘stone contain- ing the Ten Commandments, how much | more it is His wish that a. lamp, burn continually | fit the sanctuary of the altar’ where Jesus, Light — of the World, makes His dwelling among: US a the Blessed Sacrament, In how many sanctuaries of the: world do the daughters of Nano’ Nagle ROR, that tialight ever burning! ° (Betty Turcotte as. Nano. Nagle and Sandra Fitepeirick as a Sister of the Presentation.) Ps t2% ; i Ay Sa 4 ‘ 4 7s ae eS . = pe. Z é ; As Deborah ‘helped to save her. people, the Israelites, from: the. Canaanites, so’ Nano Nagle: , helped ‘to keep the light of. faith from. being ONS extinguished in. the hearts’ of her own people, Mie the Irish, during the -bitter years of persecution. my “AS Patrick beniunies. before. theavets ‘the: voice, éf the Irish people calling: to him to return todas them, so':Nano Nagle, in the midst of ‘Parisian °°) gaieties and the court of Louis XV, heard the voice. NG of her own: distressed people calling ‘her home. : Peaen Nano Nagle became a familiar figure among the poor, instructing their children’ dur- ing the day and at night seeking out the older girls to teach them the truths of their religion. Inclement’ weather. did not deter her on her errands of mercy. as she trudged’ through mud and slush with only the feeble light of bet little lantern to: guide her steps. ° It was not long before other heroic, self-sacri- ficing young women joined Nano Nagle making more and more schools possible. These pioneers formed the nucleus of the present order of our teaching faculty, the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin. SBHS CHEERLEADERS were as determined as the team that victory should be ours in the FHS game. Co-Captains—BRENDA BURRILL 57—BARBARA LEGER 57; 58—MARIE DI GLORIA—NANCY GELINAS—ALYCE SULLIVAN 59—CONSTANCE DESAULNIERS—BETSY ROOT 60—PAULETTE BENOIT—JOYCE CATALINI Fitchburg High and SBHS have met in 14 contests and each game has been a thriller. Of these we have won three and tied one so that student body and fans were wild with joy over the Octo- ber 27, 1956, victory. SBHS started the football season off with a win over Assumption Prep, 14-6 at the Bowl, September 23. The Blue and Gold team were trailing at the end of the first period 6-0 but bounced back in the second as Ray Lacha- pelle scored on a running play and Gene Ouellette convert ed, the Bernardians now leading 7-6. In the third quarter Tom Marl- borough united with Captain Dan Horgan to complete a pass which added six more points. Ouellette again converted making the final score 14-6 in our favor. Bernasdians upset St. Peter’s 7-6 at the Bowl on September 30. Ray Lachapelle hauled in a St. Peter’s punt on his own 15 yard stripe and carried it back to the Guar- dians’ 44 yard marker. A few plays later Tom Marlborough passed to Lachapelle for a 17 yard gain. Hal Dennen picked up five yards before Gene Ouellette scored from the 14 yard line. Ouellette then kicked for the extra point- which at the end of the tilt proved to be the most decisive. Bill Coonan scored for St. Peter’s. 1956 FOOTBALL TEAM: 26 Ernest LeBlanc, 45 Ramond Morin, 30 Daniel Horgan, 44 Harold Dennen, 23 James Keaveny, 37 Eugene Ouellette, 48 William Saunders, 29 Robert LeBlanc, 42 John Pelle- grini, 22 Paul Malone, 39 Richard Doucette, 40 Robert Tocci, 28 Robert Conners, 47 William Conlin, 24 Ralph Lewis, Donald LeBlanc, 31 James Buckley, 21 James Meehan, 36 David Bartlett, 95 Paul Russo, 27 Joseph Gulino, 25 Raymond Lachapelle, 38 Thomas Flynn, 46 Thomas Marlborough, Coach McCauley, 52 James Sherwin. Classical High of Worcester handed SBHS its one and only defeat of the season. (We had not played Classical since 1932.) Classical’s powerful single-wing attack strung Littizzio on a 73 yard run on the third play from scrimmage and its first touchdown. SBHS capped on an 85 yard drive with Tom Marlborough sneaking over from the one yard marker. Clas- sical scored again from the 15 yard stripe. Although our boys ate up yards in the final quarter they could not cross the goal line. CAppearing on this page, left to right: ) HAROLD DENNEN—44 ROBERT LEBLANC—29 RAY LACHAPELLE—25 TOM MARLBOROUGH—46 : GENE OUELLETTE—37 8 Athol High game netted us another victory, 7-0 score, Wachusett Re- gional was a new opponent; 18-6 score in our favor. Clinton High game was our only night playing and ended with a favorable 25-13 score for SBHS. During the season the team made 118 downs. The total iumber of yards gained rushing was 1998 with a loss of only 143 by rushing. Of the 58 passes attempted, 32 were completed. (Senior players on this page, left to right: ) JAMES KEAVENY ERNEST LEBLANC RAMON MORIN WILLIAM SAUNDERS RICHARD DOUCETTE THOMAS FLYNN CAPTAIN DANIEL HORGAN The 1956 football squad made the best record that SBHS has had in its 25 years of gridiron encounters. The 6-0 victory over FHS at Crocker Field, October 27, gave us a chance for the city championship. After receiving the opening kick- off, St. Bernard’s marched down the field for 72 yards climaxed by Ray Lachapelle’s nine yard jaunt over the left side of the line. The try for the extra point failed. Although Ber- nardians were able to make 16 first downs in the game against Fitch- burg’s 5, neither team was able to get over the goal in the remaining quarters. Se Later, when FHS fumbled the ball, Captain Dan Horgan pounced on it on the Red and Gray's 32 yard line. Near the end of the game Hal Den- nen romped 32 yards to FHS’ 19 before being hauled down. Bernardian Lewis intercepted the Red and Gray's aerial inside their own 20-yard marker. Bernardian line led by Ray Morin, Jim Keaveny and Ernie LeBlanc did a great job both offensively and defensively. Ralph Lewis was voted the most outstanding player at this game and was awarded the trophy given by the Booster Club. On November 26, Lewis was elected captain of the 1957 football squad. parang ee ok PITT °S | fi After SBHS 6-0 victory over Fitchburg High, Bernardians were determined more than ever that they would not only win the city trophy awarde d by Elliott’s Jewelers but also the Rev. Michael J. Curran Memorial trophy awarded to the Catholic school city champs by the local Knights of Columbus. By achieving this dual goal, with a 26-20 victory, St. Bernard’s made a triple feat of capturing the diocesan Cath- olic hiah school title. Over 5,000 fans witnessed the winning of the city champ- ionship by the Bernardians after a hard-fought game with intra-city rival Notre Dame. It was tit for tat throughout the game as the score was knotted 7-7 in the first quarter and 20-20 in the fourth period. It was Gene Ouellette’s final touchdown for SBHS that gave the Blue and Gold the much coveted victory. Other scorers for the Bernardians were Captain Dan Hor- gan and Tom Flynn. Outstanding Notre Dame player, Crusader Ronnie Duval, made the three touchdowns for the Blue and White on his 96, 75, and 14 yard dashes. Both teams were to be congrat- ulated for their fine playing for both fought hard. In the defense Ernie LeBlanc, Bob Tocci, and Joe Gulino played good ball. The 14 senior players—Captain Dan Horgan, Hal Dennen, Richard Doucette, Tom Flynn, Jim Keaveny, Ray Lachapelle, Ernest LeBlanc, Bob LeBlanc, Paul Malone, Tom Marlborough, Ray Morin, Bob Tocci, Bill Saunders, and Gene Ouellette were awarded trophies at the annual banquet sponsored by the Catholic Athletic Club of Fitchburg at the Hotel Raymond, December 13. The entire football squad and cheerleaders were guests at the banquet. Ramon Morin and Thomas Marlborough made the North Worcester County Sportswriters Association All-Star Football team. Captain Dan Horgan, Ernie LeBlanc, and Bill Saunders were elected for the Worcester County “B” team. The 1956-57 Varsity Basketball schedule for SBHS included 20 games. As a member of the Central Massachusetts Cath- olic League, two games were listed with St. Stephen’s, St. Peter’s, St. John’s, and Assumption Prep, all of Worchester, and Norte Dame of this city. Area opposition consisted of two tilts with Fitchburg High, Leominster, Lunenburg, Athol, and Gardner. Our first game with Lunenburg resulted in a sudden- death overtime for us with a score of 53-51. Lunenburg scored the winning floor goal with but 10 seconds left to play. Gene Ouellette with 13 points led the Saints. Our game with St. Stephen’s was a loss, 52-50. On December 14, we were able to defeat Athol on our gym floor, 53-39. Captain Tom Flynn and Danny Horgan, with 10 points apiece, led the Bernie’s scoring. These two together with Bob Tocci played remarkably good ball off the back- boards. Top scorers for us in the game with St. John’s on January 2 were Captain Flynn who caged 14; Bob Tocci, 13; and Gene Ouellette 10. St. John’s was in front all the way. They had 26 floor goals and 20 free shots, while we had 14 two-pointers and 15 from the foul line. January 8 witnessed a heartbreaker when we lost to St. Stephen’s, 49-48. Dogged by hard luck throughout the season, we fashioned an upset in nipping previously unbeaten Leominster, 47-45. As we were destined to lose, this victory was the talk o f the area. Leominster, boasting its strongest team in years, had won its first five starts. Captain Tom Flynn and Lenny Tocci, each with 14 points, and Gene Ouellette, with 13, led the Blue and Gold to its triumph over Leominster. These three also played very well off the backboards. Leominster was in front 14-12, at the end of the first period and 25-24 at halftime. However, the Saints put on a great third period and leaped to a 39-32 advantage at its close. SBHS Squad “B” team made it a clean sweep in beating the Leominster “B” outfit, 30-20. This victory with LHS marked our 300th hoop victory in Blue and Gold history. January 15, Notre Dame game, gave us our eighth setback in 10 tilts. Captain Flynn was the only tally maker in double figures with 13. The Crusaders had 21 floor goals and 19 free throws while we had 16 of each. In the Athol game of January 18, Captain Flynn was the leading Blue and Gold scorer with 15 points. Athol led in the initial period but SBHS rallied back in the second quarter and held a slim, 26-25 halftime edge. When the third period finished, Athol was leading 37-36. Gene Ouellette put the Saints ahead in the second heat. Shortly after, Danny Horgan sank a hoop and we were in front again but Athol’s first floor goal of the night eventually gave them a lead which they maintained to the end. In the game with Fitchburg High we were never able to get closer than six points throughout the game. FHS, displaying ability to get rebounds, scored 55 to our 35. In our tilt with Gardner High on January 29, we were the victors, 57-56. Lenny Tocci was the hero by scoring the winning basket with but three seconds left in the closely-played game. Tocci led all scorers in the contest with 20 points. Captain Tommy Flynn and Al Diran with 19 and 10 points, respectively, helped to secure the win. iConza; 23, David Navaroli; 24 Daniel Horgan; 13 Robert Tocci; 32 Ribet me mard Tocci; 21 Paul Gonville; 33 Thomas Marlborough. Coaches McCauley a nagers Cox and Buckley. eee Me ea Ace sd te The February 15 game with Fitchburg High proved to be a real thriller for the big crowd which filled our gym to capacity, although we were supposed to be the under- dog in the contest. But our boys gave FHS more trouble than they had expected as we jumped to a 16-13 lead at the end of the period but Fitchburg regained it at half-time, the score being 36-28. At the end of the third period the Red and Gray moved to a 50-45 lead and then play became exciting as the score would be tied. First FHS and then SBHS would take a point or two lead. As the final whistle sounded it was 57-57. In the overtime play, FHS was out in front 59 to 57 but Tommy Flynn quickly knotted it up again with one from the floor. But as time ran out, the score was 63-61 with FHS leading. Gene Ouellette, Bernardian guard, sprained his ankle while attempting to get a rebound and was lost for the remainder of the game. He was taken to Burbank Hospital and treated. The Bernardians had three in the double figure scoring with Navaroli hitting for 16, Diran 11, and Flynn 11. At the game with Gardner High, 64-24 in our favor, three of our Blue and Gold hoopsters hit in double figures. Lenny Tocci scored 19 points, Dave Navaroli 15, and Captain Tom Flynn 13. Our last game of the season was with St. Peter’s who were the victors. Betsy Root ‘59 might well be calling out vociferously for a big cheer for co-captains Barbara Leger (above) and Brenda Burrill Cbe- low) both of ‘57 who for four years have so loyally supported SBHS teams. The Girls Varsity Basketball Team will also be minus some fine players when Captain Marie Bedard, together with Ellen Pliska, JoAnne Matu- kas, Lois Fournier, Betty Turcotte, Sandra Flynn, Kathleen McGuirk, and Lorraine Landry (not in picture) graduate in June. In their game with Leominster Recreational Center, our girls were the victors; but in the games with Fitchburg High and Lunenburg High, our opponents were the winners. Juniors on the Varsity team who will carry on are Pauline Aubuchon, Mary Angelini, Pa- tricia DeLauretis, Caroline Salvi, and others. The S-TRIO CLUB of SBHS presented two skits and a Fashion Show on the evening of February 6, 1957, in St. Bernard’s High School Auditorium. The first skit was entitled ““-DON’TS” with the following cast: MISS SMITHS erincipal yates eee ee, Marie Bedard MARY WATAMINET, a nonchalant senior Betty LeBlanc MRS?2; WATAMINET 2 Sse a ee Denise L’Ecuyer MISS S EFFICIENCY, Secretary. =a ee Constance Bedard MRS. ROBINSON, Personnel Manager —-------- Norma Favini The Fashion Show was directed by Marie Bedard, It stressed the importance of being appropriately attired at all seasons and occasions, from the businesslike suit, skirt and blouse, to the colorful, attractive formal gown. SPRING ROSEMARIE PROIETTI—Coat ROSALIE GRATTAROTI—Raincoat SHIRLEY MUSCILLO—Suit JOANNE GOGUEN—Formal Gown SUMMER CAROL DEVIN—Dress MARY ANN BRASILI—Skirt and Blouse DENISE L’ECUYER—Dress Upper right: Marie Bedard, Joan Mondville. Left: Betty LeBlanc, Denise L’Ecuyer, Norma Favini. Below: Marie Bedard, Carol Devin, Betty Gelinas, Shirley Muscillo, Frances Anderson, Rosemarie Proietti, Lorette Hebert, Mary Brasili, Mary Kittredge, Anna Robillard The second skit of the S-Trio Club was entitled ““DO’s” with: IUVESESOST NUM ty bal etd Paral oz) me hala aed ae ea Marie Bedard HELEN READY, a senior at SBHS MRS. READY, Helen’s mother MISS MEREICIENGY, a secrelary grates eS ot Joan Mondville MRS. ROBINSON, Personnel Manager Ste BREE PRS Carol Miner bh ROSY Joanne Goguen ihe tot EAL et Norma Favini Frances Anderson gave the address of welcome and Carroll Trudel was the accompanist during the skits and for the Fashion Show. Left is Constance Bedard in the role of the efficient secretary. At the right are Carol Miner, Joanne Goguen, Carroll Trudel, and Norma Favini. FALL CONCETTA CAPUTI LORETTE HEBERT BETTY LEBLANC FRANCES ANDERSON WINTER CHRISTMAS ANNA ROBILLARD GLORIA CORDIO BETTY GELINAS RUBY FLETCHER MARY KITTREDGE JOAN MONDVILLE CONSTANCE BEDARD Below: Concetta Caputi, Denise L’Ecuyer, Gloria Cordio, Joanne Mondville, Constance Bedard, Joan Mondville, Betty LeBlanc. ; $ 4 i = a 4 i i A S THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY OF 1957 St. Bernard’s High School Auditorium Monday and Tuesday evenings, March 4 and 5. “THE ARRIVAL OF KITTY” SLU pane teed ne Coed EAA ab tee talc A 8 ota h NY HAROLD DENNEN PAUL GONVILLE NB Ta: Maemecewere teed e ma teM Eat ect Uea Patines Vidas Os, THOMAS FLYNN PAUL REDDY ethos Cee een eee ee Ree JAMES KEAVENY THOMAS MARLBOROUGH Aunt Jane 55 Jee ee eee nee kt Res LORETTE HEBERT ANN DESJARDINS Suzette; sat EA ee EEO Oe NANCY KEAVENY BONITA McDERMOTT ET): Pe aOR RANTS cee AAP OUS AY slid Late e ELIZABETH DE BONIS ROSEMARY DOOLING Bob™'Baxter. 36.2.5 Shy See ees ee PHILIP REDDY DANIEL HORGAN Benjamin’ ‘Moore =2. Stee seers eae eee NORMAN MILLER RAMON MILLER Kitty a= SS Se cai eee ELIZABETH TURCOTTE SIMONE GUENETTE From the moment that Ting, college-boy bellhop, is put in charge of the quiet, old Halcyon House in the Catskills, things begin to hum. Sam, now the assistant, reads the proprietor’s letter to Ting. (Thomas Flynn, Harold Dennen) Kitty Bender, actress, tells Winkler, her ardent admirer, that she is taking the next train back to New York, as he appears no longer to love her. (Elizabeth Turcotte, Thomas Marlborough) Moore’s amorous attentions to Kitty Bender, are so annoying to her ‘hat she is tempted to strike him. (Simone Guenette, Norman Miller) —— Aunt Jane, wealthy and unmarried, but willing to be, is doing her best to find a prospective suitor in the dignified Benjamin Moore, mistaken by all for the man sent by the matrimonial bureau. (Ramon Morin, Ann Desjardins ) In the presence of Bob, whom Jane loves, her uncle Winkler tells her that she must marry Benjamin Moore, life-long friend of her father’s, or else all his money goes to charity according to the will of her father. (Rosemary Dooling, James Keaveny, Daniel Horgan) Aunt Jane, accompanied by Suzette, is quite comptimented by the gallantry of Ting and his courteous bow, who is pleased by the arrival of guests at Halcyon House, of which he is now in charge. Sam is chuckling to himself. (Bonita McDermott, Lorette Hebert, Paul Gonville, Paul Reddy) Indignant Jane shows Bob a letter and _ pic- ture from Kitty, supposedly sent to him. (Eliza- beth DeBonis, Philip Reddy) Jane shrewdly consults a lawyer about her father’s will and finds that it states that the conditions of the will are fulfilled when Jane marries Moore. As it does not say “my daughter Jane,” the marriage of Moore and Aunt Jane leave Jane free to marry Bob and her uncle Winkler to his dear Kitty, without losing the money. rAQQ M AOD. DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS James Keaveny, Joanne Matukas, Rosemary Dooling, Ray Lachapelle Carroll Trudell and Beatrice Clifford enjoy see- ing Phil Reddy dressed as Kitty. Below, Frances Anderson and Diane Guilmet adjust the wig on Dan Horgan, also to be Kitty. Behind the scenes in the senior class play were the fol- lowing corps of loyal workers contributing their share to the success of “The Arrival of Kitty’ performance: Properties ames ee .... MARY FLAVELL, JUDITH CONNOLLY, CHARLENE MORIN Stage Managers —--..... EUGENE OUELLETTE, JON ETHIER, RAYMOND LACHAPELLE Makeup. 2+ 22. MARIE BEDARD, SHIRLEY MUSCILLO Ushers, 222s FRANCES ANDERSON, ANN CORCORAN, ANNETTE BOUCHER, LUCILLE GAGNE, JOAN BURNS, PATRICIA HOWARTH, SANDRA FLYNN, DIANE GUILMET, CAROL MINER, KATHLEEN. McGUIRK, BARBARA DI- RUSSO, CAROLE ST. JEAN, MARY FLYNN, CARROLL TRUDEL. Above, Judith Connolly, Eugene Ouell- ette, Marie Bedard, and Jon Ethier view the stage scenery and its possibil- ities. Shirley Muscillo always has some good ideas. Carol Miner, Mary Flavell, Char- lene Morin, and Annette Boucher are good listeners. In charge of tickets: ROBERT TOCCI, JOHN DICONZA, CARL HEBERT, JOHN KRYSIAK, RONALD LAFOSSE. MUSIC St. Bernard’s High School Orchestra Seniors of ‘57 are busy people, active in school and out. Throughout their four years at St. Bernard’s, James Keaveny, Paul Reddy, Philip Reddy, Charlene Morin, Ann Desjardins, and Barbara DiRusso (not in circle picture) have been most outstanding in dramatics and public speaking. Jeannette Rochette, Ellen St. Amand, Carol Ellis have been interested in parish activities at St. Francis’. Connected with the parish activities at Immaculate Conception are Alyce Lomme, Sandra Beaulieu, Dorothy Persson, Simone Guenette, Lucille Gagne, Julie Perrault, Robert Roy, Paul Arsenault, Henriette Beaudoin. Every Monday afternoon, directly after school, this group of senior girls are seen driving off to Lunen- burg, to engage in catechetical work at St. Boniface’s: JoAnne Matukas, Kathleen McGuirk, Tona Powers, Ann Corcoran, Ellen Pliska, Judith Connolly, Verna Harrahy, Marcia Jackson, Rosemary Scullane, Theresa Nally. The Child, whom the aged Simeon took into his arms, and trembling with joy, thanked God, was to go forth out of Israel, “a Light of revelation to the Gentiles.” As Simeon foretold, many would turn away from that Light; but many would follow it into the king- dom of light. GRADUATION EXERCISES - CLASS OF 1957 St. Bernard’s High School Auditorium June Seventeenth 1957 Introduction of Bishop Wright— Right Rev. Monsignor JOHN A. MARTIN Presentation of Candidates— REVEREND BERNARD J. CONLIN Conferring of Diplomas— Most Reverend JOHN J. WRIGHT, D.D., Bishop of Worchester BERNARDIAN 1957 STAFF Patricia Duffy Judith Connolly Ann Corcoran Verna Harrahy Theresa Nally Rosemary Scullane Simone Trottier Rosemary Dooling Ruby Fletcher Lucille Gagne Bonita McDermott Tona Powers Mary Sugrue Elizabeth Turcotte © GRY LITERARY CONTRIBUTORS Marie Bedard Brenda Burrill Judith Connolly Ann Corcoran Gloria Cordio Ann DesJardin Sandra Fitzpatrick | Mary D. Flynn Sandra Flynn Thomas Flynn Elizabeth Gelinas Rosalie Grattaroti Ann Grenache Simone Guenette Diane Guilmet Verna Harrahy Daniel Horgan James Keaveny Robert LeBlanc Denise L’Ecuyer Ellen Lachapelle JoAnn Matukas Kathleen McGuirk Norman Miller Shirley Muscillo Theresa Nally Ellen Pliska Paul Reddy Simone Roy Rosalie Scott Rosemary Scott Rosemary Scullane Robert Tocci Simone Trottier Carroll Trudel io We, the Class of 1957 of St. Bernard’s High School, are sincerely grateful to our Patrons and Business Friends who have financially assisted us in the publication of this BERNARDIAN of 1957. In Loving Memory of Our Highly Esteemed Patron PAUL J. McELLIGOTT, Attorney Requiescat in Pace! DR. AND MRS. JOSEPH B. ADDANTE DR. AND MRS. ROBERT A. BABINEAU DR. ANTHONY V. BISCEGLIA HIS HONOR, MAYOR HEDLEY BRAY DR. AND MRS. R. J. BURGIO DR. AND MRS. JOSEPH A. CATTEL DR. AND MRS. JAMES R. CHAISSON ATTORNEY FRANCIS J. CHARLTON MR. AND MRS. JAMES F. COBURN MR. AND MRS. THOMAS F. CONNOLLY DR. AND MRS. THOMAS F. DAVIN ATTORNEY RAYMOND F. DONOVAN DR. AND MRS. E. M. DI GERONIMO ATTORNEY AND MRS. THOMAS M. DOOLING ATTORNEY AND MRS. GEORGE F. FLYNN ATTORNEY AND MRS. PAUL G. GEARAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND MRS. A. ANDRE GELINAS DR. AND MRS. JOHN J. HUNTER DR. AND MRS. GEORGE P. KEAVENY MR. AND MRS. JOHN E. KELLEY DR. AND MRS. F. J. MARTIN MISS HELEN McCARTHY ATTORNEY EDWARD T. McHUGH ATTORNEY AND MRS. BERNARD A. McMANUS DR. AND MRS. JOHN F. O’CONNOR MISS HELEN B. O’DONNELL MR. AND MRS. CHESTER J. PLISKA DR. AND MRS. JOSEPH D. QUINLAN DR. AND MRS. ARTHUR T. ROURKE ATTORNEY AND MRS. PAUL SAN CLEMENTE MR. AND MRS. MATTHEW J. SCULLANE DR. AND MRS. JOSEPH M. SILVER DR. AND MRS. AARON I. SIMON ATTORNEY AND MRS. RAPHAEL A. SOLOMITO HONORABLE ELIZABETH A. STANTON ATTORNEY AND MRS. JAMES H. WALSH ATTORNEY AND MRS. JOSEPH D. WARD A BERNARDIAN FRIEND BECKER JUNIOR COLLEGE of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL SCIENCE A CAREER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Worcester Massachusetts Associate in Science Degree DAY DIVISION PROGRAM Accounting Medical Secretarial Business Administration Retail Merchandising Executive Secretarial _ Secretarial Finishing Stenographic Secretarial Transfer Privileges With Many Leading Colleges ATHLETICS PLACEMENT SERVICE Catalog on Request PEACOCK Restaurant Since a tasty hot snack at the Pea- cock is impossible, seniors Lucille Ber- trand, Judy Connolly, and Lucille Gagne set up one of the three school lunch counters. } = Broke Devil Do9 Pom Poms D. A. BOYLE COMPANY, INC. Fitchburg's Oldest Grocery—Since 1857 290 Water Street BARONE'S PHARMACY Compliments of 100 Harvard Street BOLDUC FUEL COMPANY CARBONE'S MARKET Quality Meats 392 Water Street Sam Tasca, Class of '35, Prop. CENTRAL SURGICAL SUPPLY CO. 35 Main Street Fitchburg CARSWELL - HAWTHORNE, INC. Linoleum and Rugs 900 Main Street SIMONDS SAW AND STEEL COMPANY Cordially Invites You to Visit Their WORLD-FAMOUS “CONTROLLED CONDITIONS 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 pre- cautions and other factors that make Simonds a more de- sirable place to work and build a future. Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Compliments of CROCKER, BURBANK CO., ASSN. Compliments of FITCHBURG PAPER COMPANY and Its DECOTONE PRODUCTS DIVISION FITCHBURG WELDING CO., INC. Your Steel Fabricators 75 WALNUT STREET Best Wisehs for a Successful Future to the Class of 1957 WACHUSETT POTATO CHIP CO.., INC. Route 12 at 783 Water Street FITCHBURG, MASS. FITCHBURG SPINNERS SALES CORPORATION Representing FITCHBURG YARN CO. WATATIC SPINNING MILLS WACHUSETT SPINNING MILLS, INC. Cr OVATE Are You Satisfied With the Coal You Are Now Burning? Why Not Compare Old Company Lehigh Anthracite— MATCH OLD COMPANY—JUDGE OLD COMPANY AGAINST ANY OTHER Coal, Then Make Your Own Choice. It Lasts Longer. Order Your Coal Now and Save! STOVE—NUT—BUCKWHEAT—STOKER COAL HERBERT COAL COMPANY—18 Blossom Street-——Dial 2-2702 BELANGER HARDWARE STORE Sanding Machine Rentals—Venetian Blinds—Wallpaper Electrical Supplies and Appliances 282 WATER STREET Tale TI ay u Wy CHECK WHAT YOU WANT: Good starting salary with regular raises Pleasant work with other girls and young men Prestige of a responsible job with a well-known and respected company If your list shows three checks, then you should check into what the Telephone Company has to offer you. Smart girls are doing it now, before they graduate from high school. Come in and see our employment interviewer soon. You’ll enjoy talking with her. Act now, and you can say with pride, “I’m all set! I’m going to work with the Telephone Company!’ See the Guidance Counselor at your school, and talk first with her about when and where to apply. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY JOHN R. SMITH COMPANY Harold F. Root 243 Water Street DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Jeanne D'Arc Circle—Fitchburg D. OF |. JUNIOR CIRCLE—NO. 44 President, Elizabeth Turcotte, ‘57 Treasurer, Theresa Nally, '57 Recording Secretary, Marcia Jackson, '57 Trustee, Bonita McDermott, ‘57 DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Leominster Circle 256 Compliments of NEW ENGLAND TRUCK CO. NETCO AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 80 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Manufacturers of NETCO CATCH BASIN CLEANERS GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS Our game with FHS was a thriller from beginning to end. Printing Company 25 WATER STREET CITY CLEANERS PALACE LAUNDRY, INC. Complete Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Fur Storage 655 Water Street LOUIS DEJONGE COMPANY Oak Hill Road DE LONGCHAMP SALES, INC. Cadillac—Oldsmobile 139 HARVARD STREET Best Wishes to the Class of 1957 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 448 FITCHBURG CREAMERY Over a Half Century of Dependable Service Serves Our School Lunch Counter FITCHBURG AND LEOMINSTER STREET RAILWAY COMPANY Charter Buses for All School Events FITCHBURG MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 781 Main- Street FITCHBURG HARDWARE COMPANY Industrial Supplies — Wholesale Hardware 50 Laurel Street HARRY'S JEWELRY STORE INDEPENDENT CAB COMPANY Home of Fine Diamonds Two-Way Radio 359 MAIN STREET At Your Door in a Flash 3-3006—PHONES—3-3007 MILLER'S Featuring Clothing and Apparel 331 Main Street ROBINSON'S Fish and Chips Store 4 Summer Street TARBOX FURNITURE 10 Main Street DAY AND NIGHT I'm always ready to Serve You...in Hundreds of Tasks That | Help Make Easier and More Quickly Accomplished. I'm the Biggest Value for Your Pennies. Still a Bargain FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY LORING STUDIOS Portraits of Individuality Our Class Photographer Father Conlin is the photographer to whom‘we give thanks for these snaps taken in the gym when we were busily preparing for Junior-Senior Reception. LINTON BROTHERS AND COMPANY 22 Rollstone Street GUY A. FRATTALONE INSURANCE 334 Water Street HAAKER SONS Dependable Radio and TV Service 116 Culley Street Tel. 2-0484 A. S. HYLAND CO. Your Stationer 753 Main Street The Safety Fund National Bank of Fitchburg Massachusetts . National Banks and Class Officers— James Keaveny Judith Connolly Daniel Horgan Carroll Trudel— may not be problem- exempt, but both are strongly backed by nation or class respectively. GR .U 2B) NG ba Hardware Store, Inc. THE DO-IT-YOURSELF STORE 31 Main Street HELEN'S Hosiery—Lingerie—Accessories 381 Main Street D. T. KOVAL Suits Made to Order Men's Furnishings—Tuxedos to Rent Cleaning—Repairing—Dyeing 390 Water Street Tel. 2-2030 Compliments of LONG'S MEN'S SHOP 385 Main Street LAMPILA'S J. R. LE BLANC Watches—Diamonds—Jewelry Jeweler Trophies—Medals DIAMONDS — WATCHES 635 Main Street 96 Daniels Street L'ECUYER'S MARKET LEMAY OFFICE EQUIPMENT, INC. 216 Water Street 3-3009 219 Main Street MALONEY AND LOMBARD Insurance and Real Estate Park Building - 280 Main Street MARCEAU'S, INC. 189 River Street COMISKEY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Industrial, Commercial Residential Wiring D. J. DILLON, Prop. 17 Day Street What would our team do without a loyal, cheering student body and what would school do without Comiskey Elec- trical service? KIDDER AND DAVIS, INC. FURNITURE—RUGS— DRAPERIES 692 Main Street FIT ELLIOT'S Cavan MOTOR SALES, INC. Ford Sales and Service 21 Willow Street Jeweler 400 Main Street FLETCHER'S : FLUET'S Barber Shop | Linoleum Shop, Inc. 14 Columbus Street Leominster Cottage Avenue Good Luck to the Class of 1957 KIMBALL AND SON COMPANY Clothes for Men and Young Men for 67 Years 480 Main Street A Satisfied Customer Is Our First Consideration. MONTUORI OIL CO. | 68 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. | First in Quality @ Fairest in prices @ Fastest in Service @ COCA-COLA Bottling Company JENNIE A. CHAMPA COMFORT Real Estate and Insurance SLIPPER CORPORATION 387 Water Street 380 River Street Compliments of DE BONIS THE FLORIST DAIRY QUEEN Flowers for All Occasions Jack Dwyer 715 Main Street Lunenburg, Mass. ENRIGHT'S PHARMACY Moran Square Tel. 2-0602 INVALID SUPPLIES—SALES AND RENTALS PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY SERVICE 80 Grove Street —- Medical Arts Pharmacy — Tel. 2-4353 TURNER MOTOR COACH Service of Fitchburg Perhaps a Turner bus is just what Coach Garvey and foot-weary boys are longing for. FITCHBURG MUSIC STORE The House of Music 175 Main Street MULLAHY FUNERAL HOME 43 Highland Avenue W. E. PUTNEY, INC. Complete Insurance Service 574 Main Street FITCHBURG SAVINGS BANK It won't be long now before Elaine St. Jean and other _ business- career seniors will be considering the advan- tages of depositing surplus funds in Fitch- burg Savings Bank. “oo oe RITTER FOR FLOWERS 360 Main Street H. MARGOLIN CO., INC. Leather Goods 380 Main Street MARCEAU VARIETY STORE 185 River Street McMANUS “Fitchburg's House of Fabrics NOVELTY HOBBY SHOP MILL REMNANT SHOP Everything for the Model Builder ABdE ain’ Strack 754 Main Street Tel. 2-3248 MOTOR MART of Fitchburg Chrysler—Plymouth 162 Water Street MONTAGNA'S BARBER SHOP 44 Monument Square Leominster _ P. J. KEATING CO. Football equipment and a P. J. Keating constructed road withstand the destructive wear-and-tear demands made upon them. ‘4 � ¥ oe ’ er 3 : ae 7 AY f. : “A aa ian ts : : : : : ; ORO SE IRIE SRE SOURIS GL leith AAA AeA aT TT IE a a ; : SCOTT JEWELRY COMPANY CHET PLISKA, Manager 370 Main Street TRI-SUM Compliments of POTATO CHIP CO., INC. TROTTIER BEAUTY SALON 237 Carter Street Leominster 149 Charles Street UNION STREET MARKET You Can Always Find a Bra or E Stebbi Girdle to Fit, When You Shop at . Stebbins, Prop. MEATS-—GROCERIES—PROVISIONS ANNIE WARD'S 163 Union Street Leominster 364 Main Street Dial 3-7145 WEIM Your Twin City Station J. RICHARD O'NEIL CO. 282 Franklin Street Cambridge 39, Mass. CLASS RINGS AND PINS Whether it be Bob Tocci at J.S.R.; Boh LeBlanc and Ellen Lachapelle at Senior Prom; Audrey Maston, Pasquale Bottazzi, Anne Sullivan, Roger Quel- lette, Mary Brasili at school; and model Lucille Bertrand at the Fashion Revue, you may be sure that each is wearing his class ring from O'Neil's. HOOD'S ICE CREAM Quality Dairy Products Since 1846 60 East Street DI LUCCI THE TAILOR DORMIN'S PHARMACY Latest Styles in Formal Wear—Rentals 19 Day Street 378 Water Street F. L. DRURY SONS CO. S. S. Pierce Associated Store DUFOUR'S GARAGE Meats—Groceries—Beverages Austin Agency DELIVERY SERVICE : ; 800 Main Street Tel. 3-7471 sree ar eet | seeeicaeie INDEPENDENT LOCK COMPANY 35 Daniels Street CATHOLIC GIFT SHOPPE 227 Water Street Fitchburg, Mass. Telephone 2-2925 Viewing the Nativity scene on the balcony at close range are Mary Flynn, Simone Trottier, and Patricia Howarth. It is also a reminder that the season of gift- giving is at hand and a ! Ze | visit to the Catholic Gift [am ss stan : = Shop must not be de- -= , ee Se en e. ISIOSISK Jeee layed. 41 | Gaeta Baleares 21 5 my! | | : F. W. RICE, INC. Fitchburg's Finest and Oldest Jewelry Store FINE SILVER—CHINA—WATCHES—JEWELRY—DIAMONDS : CRYSTAL—CLOCKS—FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS 350 Main Street A. ROMANO Choice Meats—Quality Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ‘358 WATER STREET SERVICE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. INC. | 23 Newton Street Daniels Street Pharmacy A smile brightens up the faces of these Room 34 pupils from St. Joseph's and Daniels Street Pharmacy vicinity. ROME'S CLOTHING COMPANY A Good Store to Buy Good Clothes 629-633 Main Street AL SIMARD Coal and Oil Company 32 Mechanic Street ED SIMOND'S Sporting Goods 388 Water Street Leominster SINGER SEWING CENTER 306 Main Street Fitchburg 12 Central Street Leominster SMITH BROTHERS Typewriters—Adding Machines Office Furniture 306 Summer Street STUDENT BROTHERS FAMILY SHOE STORES Fitchburg—Leominster—Gardner ARTHUR S. TAYLOR Insurance 470 Main Street Fitchburg Federal Savings and Loan Association Beginning with the September 23 victory over Assumption Prep, SBHS 1956 football squad made the best record for St. Bernard's in its 25 years of football history. all P - ae Best Wishes to the Class of 1957 ALLEN'S SUPERMARKET 565 Main Street North Leominster ANGEL ANGELA'S NOVELTY COMPANY FASHION CENTER 340 Broad Street 221 Main Street THE ARMY AND NAVY STORE BARON'S The St fE , CARD AND GIFT SHOP balebaha ie wares ttc When You Care Enough to Send 371 Main Street the Very Best. 343 Main Street THE BOOK SHOP, INC. BOOKS—CARDS —RECORDS—RADIOS—AND RECORD PLAYERS — LENDING LIBRARY 536 Main Street Matthews Motor Co. CHEVROLET Sales and Service 17 Snow Street Betty LeBlanc is generous with her Chevie as Irene Boud- reau and Sylvia Girardin at- test. ROGER'S In the Square Good Luck to the Class of 1957 FLYNN CURREN C. PASSIOS Clothing for Men and Young Men Formal Wear to Rent 854 Main Street C. ROMANO CO. Overhead Doors—$84.95 Installed 22 Boylston Street = Tel. 2-4366 Worcester North Savings Institution Captain Dan Horgan (30) may well smile after the Notre Dame game which made his team the champs not only of the city but also of the dio- cese of Worcester. MURPHY Drug Company The Rexa ll Store 261 Main Street PRICE'S Appliance Company Television—Radio—Phonographs HIGHLAND STREET LUNENBURG SALA'S MARKET Meats—Groceries—Provisions 105 Daniels Street HENRY J. LEBLANC INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Service REAL ESTATE 18 Grove Street Telephone 3-4437 HENRY J. LEBLANC, JR., ASSOCIATE KING'S CORNER RESTAURANT, INC. 1290 Main Street Whalom THE JENNISON COMPANY LEWIS FURNITURE SHOPS Home of Nationally Advertised Furniture 645 Main Street Congratulations and Best Wishes REDaWHITE® to the Graduating Class of 1957 D. F. WEYMOUTH EXPRESS, INC. 284 Central Street Leominster PAUL J. WOODCOME INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Established 1891—Incorporated 1953 Phones: 3-7407 and 3-7408 470 Main Street CHARLES E. DUMONT Insurance Agency | Fairmount Place FINN'S FISH MARKET 96 North Street J. G. FLYNN LINEN SUPPLY 66 Green Street Nathan's Jewelers Of keen interest to the Class of '57 in June is the big clock in Nathan's window with names of all seniors listed. On June 17, the stopping of the hands will determine what fortunate boy and girl will receive a fine watch, a graduation gift from Nathan’s. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION ‘58's Farewell Party to the Class of '57 Wednesday Evening April 24, 1957 St. Bernard's High School Auditorium Spearheaded by Juniors: Ralph Lewis, Mary Angelini, Janet Keaveny, Paul Gelinas FRANK SECINO WEST END Tailoring of All Kinds PHARMACY Cleaning—Pressing—Re airing , a : i 131 Westminster Street 202 Water Street Fitchburg Sentinel Fitchburg Sentinel sports page is eagerly read by Ber- nie fans after each game, such as this one with St. Peter's. 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