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

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THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATES The Library Associates are one of the many new organizations which have come with our new High School. They were organized November 23, 1937, to take care of the library, issue books and assist pupils to know and use the library, and to build up its service and the number of books in every way possible. The Associates consist of twelve girls selected this year as follows: Two from the freshman class, three from the sophomore class, four from the junior and three from the senior class. Members to take the place of those who are to graduate are elected in the spring term and are called apprentices. During the balance of the year the apprentices are trained by the associates and assume full membership the next fall. Membership in the Associates does not stop with graduation but con¬ tinues on through life. By this plan there will be a constantly growing alumnae Associate organization. Officers this year are: Miss Joan Bilo¬ deau, chairman and Miss Mary Perry Secretary. Mr.William Hart is the faculty librarian and advisor. Superintendent H. Freeman Bates has generously supported the libraiy and the Asso¬ ciates in their efforts, providing an expert librarian for the installation of the catalogue system and the instruction of the members. The Associates meet regularly on Tuesdays to hear committee reports, discuss library service and plan bulletin board and other details. POEM THE NEW CHAPTER Life, as you know, can compare with a book, Each chapter begins a new trend, And we like to turn back for another look, Before we come to the end. The chapters we skimmed in the last four years, Were all we could ask them to be, So when we look back through our smiles and our tears, Its beautiful memories we see. Our thanks we extend to our teachers and friends, We’re grateful for all that they’ve done, And though our stay at S. H. S. ends, We’re thankful for friendships we’ve won. And so in a chapter of thoughts we hold dear, Of beautiful memories so true, We’ll tuck them away and l eave them there, And turn back again when we re blue. So, turn over the page and begin anew— The next chapter of living, today. And always remember, in things that you do, To do them the Somerset way. Rita Delaney

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THE FOUR-H CLUB With the occupancy of our new high school building last fall came a decidedly new revised school curriculum. New opportunities were made available to students at this time by the formation of various clubs and activities. Realizing this factor, Miss Agnes Hornby supervisor of Household Arts secured Miss Stewart, the assistant Extension Agent of Bristol County Four H Clubs, to discuss the possibilities of such organization of a 4-H Club at Somerset High School. Interest in this movement increased so steadily that soon the group had been established and was working diligently on subjects that inter¬ ested them. Officers elected to serve for the 1937-1938 year term were: President—MARY ELIZABETH HAYDEN Secretary—GRACE JAMES Treasurer—VIVIANNE TRUDEAU At different intervals throughout the year, Miss Stewart has visited the school and reported she was well pleased with the work of the Four H Club in the Somerset High School. It is hoped that the club may grow in future years and have increasing successful ventures. The members of the Senior Class active in the Four H Club are: MARY HAYDEN—President BEATRICE ARBOUR ALICE DePONTE LOIS DAVIS JEANNE ROY VICTORY PARENT MARGUERITE STEVENS VIVIANNE TRUDEAU CAMERA CLUB This year with the undertaking of a new high school and its many de¬ tails the formation of the anxiously awaited Camera Club was slightly delayed. However, in March, due to the enthusiasm of Mr. Spokesfield and Merrill Gardner our hopes were realized. The first step was the adaption of a constitution and by laws and with 17 charter members this worthwhile organization, went forward. The purpose of the club is to further our knowledge of photography by our mutual helpfulness. In April officers elected to serve for the ensuing year were as follows: President—MERRILL GARDNER Vice-President—ROGER W. HOOD Secretary—MARY HAYDEN Treasurer—WILLIAM HAYDEN It is the aim of all that this club shall find a definite place in the activities of the school and that knowledge and pictures secured by its members may be of interest to the student body. The Seniors active in the Camera Club for 1938: KENNETH CHACE AGNES FAIRCLOUGH HAROLD KING VIVIANNE TRUDEAU HUBERT TOPLIFF STEPHEN SYPKO CLARENCE, RUBADOU VIRGINIA SIMCOCK

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SOMERSET 3 204 PUBLIC L RARY 075 0 31 THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION All students of Somerset High School are eligible for membership and no initiation or admission fee is required. The regular dues of Lie association are one dollar yearly, which may be paid in quarterly installments of twenty-five cents. The purpose of this organization is to enact rules for the benefit of the school, to carry out these rules, and to study and practice the elements of parhamentaiy law. The officers of the Student Association are elected at the first meeting in September. The president must be a Senior boy, the Vice-President a Junior girl, the Treasurer a Senior boy and the Secretary a Junior girl. They are elected by ballot at this first meeting and automatically become the officers of the Student Council. The meetings of this organization are held every first Friday of the month and at this time various pupils of the school voice their opinions on questions brought up at the meeting. The Student Council of Somerset High School is the student govern¬ ment body of the institution. It is composed of six pupils from each class. Two Student Councillors are chosen by each class and the class officers are the other four. Meetings are held every two weeks to discuss problems of the s chool. This year the Student Council has had a very busy and successful year. Many problems have been brought to the council’s attention and for each a solution was found. Problems of such importance to need the attention of the school body were brought up in the Student Association. The members of our class who have contributed to this organization are: President HUBERT TOPLIFF Vice President AGNES FAIRCLOUGH Secretary MARY E. HAYDEN COUNCILORS PRISCILLA HANCOCK VIRGINIA SIMCOCX JEANNE BILODEAU EDWARD VERNON JEANNE ROY RUSSlELL BABBITT ANNA SILVIA KENNETH CHASE MERRILL GARDNER SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The Somerset High School Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Ruth B. Eddy, has been very successful this year. It has entertained at many of the school and outside social functions during the year. The enrollment consists of twenty-eight members coming from the four classes of the school. They entertained at the Women’s Club Con¬ vention held in the School and the Parent Teacher’s Conference also held in the school. In December they entertained the pupils of the school. Each year the membership increases adding training and musical entertainment to all who join the club. Senior Members of the Orchestra for 1938: PATRICIA DONAHUE CLARENCE RUBADOU HUBERT TOPLIFF RUSSELL BABBITT