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

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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

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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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BASEBALL Somerset High School is working hard to retain its honors in baseball and at the present time this team, under its new coach Mr. Thomas F. Eagan, Jr., is among the leaders in the Narragansett Interscholastic League. In order to have a championship team, each player must be depend¬ able and able to do his utmost at any time. His physical and mental condition must be excellent. At all times must he play fairly, remember that he is an important cog in the machine, and not the entire machine, able to work with his fellow players, courteous and alert, and obeying all the rules and regulations. Our class is represented in the baseball team by: NAMES OF PLAYERS MITCHELL SENUICK—captain FRANCIS SHERMAN—manager EDWARD LACERDA FRED WOLSTENCROFT ROBERT TURCOTTE RUSSELL BABBITT SCHEDULE FOR 1938 May 17—Prevost at Somerset May 20—Somerset at Dighton May 24—Plainville at Somerset May 27—Westport at Somerset May 31—Somerset at Case June 3—Somerset at Prevost June 7—Dighton at Somerset June 10—Somerset at Plainville June 14—Somerset at Westport June 17—Case at Somerset SOMERSET HIGH NEWS Following a precedent of several years’ standing, the Somerset High School News has been printed weekly in the Spectator during 1937-1938, through the courtesy of the Spectator staff. During the year the SHN news board has endeavored to arouse a genuine interest in their school paper among the pupils. A question¬ naire filled out by them indicated conclusively the kind of news desired, and the staff has tried to compose their material accordingly. At all times we have tried to co-operate with the various school organizations as the official voice of Somerset High School. The installation of a news box in the library has encouraged the contribution of small items and, the staff believes, has gradually built up a feeling of participation in the news of the school. MJiss Constance M. Doran has filled the post of faculty adviser, and the news staff has been composed of the following students: Editor-in-Chief .AGNES FAIRCLOUGH Associate Editor .RITA DELANEY Sports Editor .MERRILL B. GARDNER Junior Reporters .PHYLLIS HOOD ROSALINA BRANCO Sophomore Reporters .MARIE EAGAN DOROTHY FRANCIS ROGER SHERMAN