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

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“The better known, the better is her work appreciated” AGNES FAIRCLOUGH “Ag” There is practically nothing that Agnes hasn’t done at Somerset High—editor, librar¬ ian, arti:t scholar. She is our most brilliant scholar and we all envy her many talents. With •all her ability, Agnes wears her laurels light¬ ly, with a pleasant dignity that becomes her. She has worked hard for the success of the class and has given her time and talents to numerous pro ects. We offer her thanks for ev¬ erything she has done for us, and we know that she will carry on to success. “Deeds, not words, make the man” MERRILL BRADFORD GARDNER “Brad” “Brad”—there’s a candidate for our highest esteem. He has guided the destinies of our class for four years through difficult times and he has never failed to give time and effort to all our projects. In his school work he has been very successful. Chemistry seems to ap¬ peal to “Brad” and he hopes to increase his knowledge of science at some college. We are sure that he will attain his objective and we wish our president the best that life has to offer. “The glass of fashion, the mould of form” PRISCILLA HANCOCK “Pussy” Priscilla is that nonchalant member who takes life easy and never seems to worry about anything. She specializes in Chemistry and says that she wants to be a nurse. In addition to having a real sense of humor, Priscilla en¬ joys classical music and good books. She likes to play the drums and has been a member of the school orchestra. Good luck, “Pussy,” and look before you leap! “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart” MARY ELIZABETH HAYDEN “Mary Lib” Our most popular girl has contributed great¬ ly to the success of the class and the school. A willing worker, a happy personality, and a good student, she has been very prominent. Her activities have been numerous—president of 4H Club, Secretary of Student Council, cheer leader, etc. “Mary Lib” has that energet¬ ic spirit that is so necessary to success and we know that she will carry that same enthus¬ iasm to her chosen work. She wants to be a teacher and we are sure that the children will get a good one. Best of luck to you, “Mary Lib.”

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“We meet thee like a pleasant thought” RITA ANN DELANEY “Kitten” Rito is one of the most popular girls at Som¬ erset High and it is probably because she is al¬ ways friendly and helpful. Whenever there is work to be done, Rita is always the first to volunteer to tackle it. She has been vice-presi¬ dent of her class for four years, member of Student Council, Glee Club member, news re¬ porter, and—well, you mention it and she has probably done it. In addition to all her ac¬ tivities Rita has stood high in scholastic rating and is a member of the honor roll. She plans to enter the commercial field and she is bound to succeed, because her sunny disposition and personality will carry her to the top. “My heart is like a singing bird” ALICE L. DEPONTE “Al” Alice has delighted us often with her musi¬ cal ta’ent and we shall miss her songs next year. Her interests lie in commercial work and we know that her efforts at high school have not been in vain. Perhaps as an efficient secretary or accountant Alice will be very val¬ uable. We wish her every success. “Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in my memory” LUCILLE PATRICIA DONAHUE “Pat” “Pat” is the class humorist. She can find something amusing in the most serious event. She is interested in music and has been the Somerset High School pianist for several years. Whenever music is heard you are sure to find “Pat” in the middle of it. We appreciate all the happy hours that you gave us, Pat, and we hope that your musical future will be a big success. “Good humor is the health of the soul” GLORIA LEONIE DOUCETTE “Glory Gloria sings like a lark and really is a blithe spirit. As the star of “The Belle of Bagdad,” she sang her way to success and made the operetta a success. She is much interested in dramatics but she is also a good commercial student. Perhaps she will be a capable secre¬ tary or business manager. Whatever field she may choose, we wish her much success and happiness.

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“An honest man is the noblest work of God” HAROLD F. KING “Buzz” “Buzz” is the humorist of our class. Active in all affairs, he has been especially interested in photography and we nominate him for fut¬ ure service in Hollywood. He has helped great¬ ly in the organization of the Camera Club and has given much time to the development of candid camera shots. We are certain that he will persevere in the chosen field of photo¬ graphy and that we shall soon see his name with the celebrities of the screen. “We have met the enemy and they are ours” EDWARD J. LACERDA “Hot” ‘Hot.” is the champion athlete of 1938 and one of the best in the history of the school. His famed forward passes on the football field have brought the championship to Somerset on two occasions, and as a varsity pitcher in base¬ ball he has turned back his opponents with regularity. Although he would rather play ball than study, he has worked hard this year in preparation for the future. Ed has made many friends in the social and sporting fields and will probably coach some line of sport. A great athlete—Somerset will miss him on the field, but a certain neighboring school will be secretly happy. Good luck, Ed, may your fut¬ ure days be bright. “The world is a comedy to those who think” SYLVIA DELIA LAVOIE “Sylly” “Syl” is one of the cheery members of the class. Her jovial comments supply a bit of choice comedy to her friends. She is very much interested in Beauty Culture and suggests that she would like to follow this interest fur¬ ther. She is also interested in Clothing and may become a buyer in the ladies’ department of some big store. Wherever she goes she will probably enjoy her work, because she has learned to take things quietly and peacefully. “A wise son maketh a glad father” THOMAS ADAMS MATTHEWS “Tom” “Tom” is the walking encyclopedia of the class. As a dispenser of information, he has earned an enviable reputation among class¬ mates and teachers. When Mr. O’Toole says a pupil can learn no more in his class, that is a real tribute and “Tom” is one of the few who ever received this high honor. Although in¬ clined to be an introvert and seldom entering social activity, “Tom” has surprised us on sev¬ eral occasions. Wherever he goes the out¬ come will be the same—the only question will be—how high do they mark?