Somerset High School - Raider / Memoirs Yearbook (Somerset, MA)

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GIRL’S BASKETBALL It was during the latter part of the year 1937 that the girls, led by Mary E. Hayden, brought up the subject of girl’s sports before the Stu¬ dent Council. After considerable discussion it was decided that they should play basketball Tuesday afternoons under the supervision of Coach Spokesfield and assistant coach Courcier. Fifty girls answered the fust call. Of these the following were Seniors: VIVIANNE TRUDEAU VIRGINIA SIMCOCK MARY HAYDEN BEATRICE ARBOUR PRISCILLA HANCOCK VIVIANNE CADORETTE RITA DELANEY JOAN BILODEAU LOIS DAVIS Intramural teams were formed, namely: SMITH RADCLIFFE VASSAR WELLESLEY SIMMONS BRYN MAWR Smith captured the championship by winning four and losing one, thus tying Vassar for the lead at the end of the season, then defeating th£m 29 to 26 in the play-off. FOOTBALL Somerset High School Football Team had one of its most successful seasons winning five and tying two on the seven game schedule and capturing the “Narry League ’ championship for the second time in succession. Members of our class on this year’s football team were: Captain (Ed¬ ward Lacerda, Robert Turcotte, Francis Sherman and Fred Wolstencroft. The Score of the games: TEAM Somerset at Marshfield Somerset at Dighton Somerset at Westport Somerset at Swansea Dighton at Somerset Westport at Somerset Swansea at Somerset Alumni at Somerset OPPONENTS 0 0 7 0 2 0 13 20 SOMERSET 20 12 13 0 7 7 13 20 BASKETBALL Under the guidance of Coach William Spokesfield the Somerset High School basketball team won the “Narry League’’ championship for 1938. Playing a home and home series with all the teams in the “Narry League” and winning them all. The team was the big surprise of the year. The seniors on this year’s basketball team were Captain Fred Wolsten¬ croft, Edward Lacerda, and Mitchell Senuick.

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“A happy heart that no philosophy can lift” DORIS ELLEN WALKER “Dor” The other member of the twins is none other than smiling “Dor.” She is a well liked mem¬ ber of the class because of her sincerity and constancy to purpose. Although she is uncer¬ tain regarding her own philosophy we know that she possesses a very happy spirit and should gain a fair share of happines in the fut¬ ure. She has concentrated on the commercial studies and we know the silver lining will brighten any venture she undertakes. “Full many a rose is born to blush unseen” DOROTHY ETTA WALKER “Dot” “Dot” of the famous twins is the quieter of the two. She is frequently seen with Vivianne Trudeau, who has been her pal. “Dot” is a commercial student and is invaluable when it c omes to work. She is very willing and cooper¬ ative and the school has received much from her help. Whatever her plans for the future, she is sure to produce good work, because it has become a habit with “Dot.” Good luck, comrade, and the best of everything to you. “A man is known by the character of his conversation” FRED F. WOLSTENCROFT “Freddie” “Freddie” was captain and forward on our 1938 basketball team and was a big factor in winning the “Narry” Championship. He was also active in football and baseball. Formerly a quiet, moody type, Fred has changed his character marvelously and is now a popular member of every group. His happy personality should carry him far and we are confident that we shall hear from Fred in later years. CLASS SONG - 1938 TUNE: A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody We say goodbye to our dear high school The time has come to go Onward in life, facing each strife With ideals new, perseverance true To win for “blue and white.” We’ll ne’er forget our teachers, classmates all And happiy days we knew Whate’er the future may bring Our farewell we sing The class of ’38 now bids adieu Mary Elizabeth Hayden Lucille Patricia Donahue

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GIRL’S GLEE CLUB The Glee Club of 1938 marks the founding of the first music club of the Somerset High School. In all its glory and splendor, this music group, consisting of thirty- two girls from all classes, proved to be one of the most picturesque and active clubs of the school curriculum. Clad in royal blue collegiate gowns and trim white collars, they dis¬ played charm and beauty which was as pleasing to the eye as their singing was to the ear. Miss Ruth B. Eddy was the capable music director, who organized the group. The officers were Joan N. Bilodeau, President; Eileen Nolan, Secretary; and Margaret Asmar, Treasurer. Their performances were numerous, expressing various fee’ings of emotion, mood and rhythm. The first appearance was at the Christmas assembly in the school auditorium. Followed by this they entertained at the Superintendent’s Convention, the Women’s Club Federation Day, at Rev. Thomas Doherty’s Farewell Reception and the Parent Teacher’s Association. The compliments extended to the girls, by talented critics, gave them encouragement and made them feel proud, for their first attempt for a musical career was a great success. The active Senior members were: JOAN N. BILODEAU BARBARA SHERMAN RITA A. DELANEY VIVIANNE CADORETTE MARY E. HAYDEN GLORIA DOUCETTE ALICE DePONTE MILDRED McMURRAY PATRICIA DONAHUE—Accompanist BALLOT BOY GIRL Did most for S. H. S. Did most for Class of 1938 Most Studious Most Promising Most Talented Most Dignified Most Agreeable Most Popular Most Athletic Most Original Most Attractive Mjost Interesting Most Versatile Most Talkative Best Dressed Best Dancer Best Natured Class Giant Class Midget Class Wit Hubert Topliff Merrill Gardner Thomas Matthews Merrill Gardner Hubert Topliff Arthur Cote Francis Sherman Edward Lacerda Edward Lacerda Robert Turcotte Francis Sherman Thomas Matthews Fred Wolstencroft Edward Lacerda Merrill Gardner Mitchell Senuick Kenneth Chase Robert Turcotte Mitchell Senuick Robert Turcotte Agnes Fairclough Agnes Fairclough Agnes Fairclough Agnes Fairclough Virginia Simcock Mary E. Hayden Beatrice Arbour Priscilla Hancock Jeanne Bilodeau Pauline Turcotte Jeanne Roy Virginia Simcock Priscilla Hancock Jeanne Bilodeau Rita Delaney Rita McNulty Priscilla Hancock Rita McNulty Patricia Donahue Mildred McMurray