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

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“A kind friend; no wisdom is greater.” CONSTANCE EVA GOFF “Connie” “Connie” is what anyone might call a real friend. She has a sunny disposition, and a fine personality. We can always depend on Connie to lend a helping hand where needed and she is well- noted for this particular thing. She has chosen the nursing field and is doing much to try to head straight for that goal. “Connie” is very much in¬ terested in the activities of the school, particular¬ ly the Glee Club. She has given much support to the basketball, baseball, and football teams. We wish success to this true friend and classmate. “A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” ALYCE CAROLYN GRAY “Tizzy” Alyce is one of our most popular girls, sweet, yet possessing an exuberant personality. Thought¬ ful to others, and earnest in all her efforts, she is admired by all who know her. As a member of the Girls’ Glee Club, she served as Treasurer in her Senior year. She has also been a member of the Girls’ Basketball Squad for two years. In ad¬ dition she has served efficiently as office clerk for two years, and contributed much to the success of the school. Alyce plans to study to be a dietician. We know she will succeed! Loads of luck, Alyce! “As good-matured a soul as e’er trod on shoe of leather.” LEOLA HARRIET GRAY “Lee” Lee, as she is often called, is one of our most promising commercial students. Ever ready with that bright smile of he:s, she is to her friends, like the sun shining through a dark cloud. One knows that she can be depended upon for any task, and that she will grant any favor which is asked of her. Fair-haired Lee plans to become a secretary un¬ less other ideas change her present plans, and we know that she will be most efficient and reliable. Best wishes for the future, Lee. “He seems so near, and yet so far.” RUSSELL WARREN HATHAWAY “Russ” “Russ” is a blond young man who is the younger brother of the Spectator’s publisher. In his posi¬ tion he is quite an authority on the “Whys” and “Hows” of printing a newspaper. The treasurer of the Student Council for two years and a mem¬ ber for three, he is well liked by his classmates. “Russ” is usually quiet except in one of his more boisterous moods. His two favorite sports are hunting and fishing and in their respective sea¬ sons we often see him with Aaron and Jimmy, off to see what they can bag. Russell is also the proud owner of a sailboat and canoe a id on sum¬ mer nights the Riverside residents often see him paddling along the Taunton but definitely not alone. Good luck to you “Russ”! Keep awake and keep smiling!

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“The smiles that win, the tints that glow” HELEN STOCK DAVIS “Freckles” Helen is the serious young lady with the sunny disposition and friendly character, very studious and always willing to lend a helping hand. Helen has taken a commercial course, and prefers to deal with clerical work. She always seems to know what is asked of her, and generously gives out excellent information. Helen enjoys dancing immensely. She also likes sports, especially swim¬ ming, basketball, football and tennis. She is cer¬ tainly a grand sport, and enters into all activities. We are wishing Helen the success which is in¬ evitable with her charming personality. “No nightingale did ever chant more wel¬ come notes.” ALMA FLORENCE DAGHIR “Al” Alma Daghir, known to us all as just “Al”, is that fun-loving boisterous, energetic, daring girl whom we all love. “Al” is always there when you need her with her ready smile and cheerful word. Her beautiful sieging voice has won recognition not only in school but in outside circles as well. “Al” has also that remarkable combination—at¬ tractiveness and brains. Ten years from now when we visit her we’il find her a very prosperous business executive. Good luck, good health and best wishes to a steady, determined little worker. “Officious, innocent, sincere, of every friend¬ less name the friend.” EVELYN DUPERE “Ev” Quiet and shy is Evely.., doing things to help everyone, yet seeking no credit for doing them. Evelyn is very neat and would certainly make a perfect housekeeper or a Home Arts director. Her ambition is to become a governess in a wealthy home. We think there are opportunities in this field, and that she will succeed in attaining her goal. She has been our librarian for two years and has put much effort into making our library a better source of information. You have our best wishes, Evelyn, for continued success and happiness. “I am merry when I hear sweet music.” ANTONE SOUZA FENO “Tony” “Tony” has an excellent personality. His ability to fit in at all occasions has made him a popular classmate. Music has always been his favorite pastime and he is usually found strumming chords in the school orchestra or for group entertain¬ ment. His interpretation of music gives him a smooth dancing style. He has participated in many of our social activities and has had four successful years at high school. Having studied a commercial course to advantage, he is sure to be a success, for his smile and social attitude are sure to carry him far.

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“His very foot has music in it as he comes up the stairs.” CHARLES JOSEPH McGURN “Twee” “Twat” Called “Twee” or “Twat” by everyone, probably because he is short, Charles if full of life and al¬ ways greets you with a smile. He has been a student councilor for two years and is treasurer of the class. “Twee” carries a daily paper route and for this reason hasn’t had much time to par¬ ticipate in sports, although he played freshmen baseball. He has missed only one dance during his four years in high school and is an excellent dancer. Some say because of independent manner, “Twat” does many things and gets many places that others couldn’t. He hasn’t specific plans after graduation but says he’ll oe satisfied if he turns out to be a “man.” “She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with.” EILEEN ANGELA NOLAN Eileen, with her merry smile and her cheerful disposition, has done much for the class and school. She has been a valuable and well-loved classmate if there ever was one. Along with it all, she has attained high scholarship standing. Her school activities have included glee club, plays, dance and decoration committees, and all kinds of special assignments, including the much prized office work. Sne has been vice-president of our class for all four years; and was this year President of the Glee Club. Eileen plans to enter the teaching field next year will take her smile and efficiency away to Bridgewater Teacher’s College. Good luck to you, Eileen. We know all your pupils will appre¬ ciate your pleasant personality. “A finger in every pie.” JOAQUIM ANTUNES OLIVEIRA “Jackie” “Jackie” is a happy-go-lucky man about town. He can see great pleasure in helping others and he can always soothe one’s mood with his ever¬ lasting smile. Jackie has won many friends in his four years of high school with his pieasant personality. He has several hobbies, but most im¬ portant to him is the field of sports. He has had the privilege of being assistant manager of vari¬ ous sports that the high school has taken part in. Jackie his high ideals. He is planning for a suc¬ cessful business career as a contractor. He hopes that some day he will have the largest contracting concern in the country. Jackie has served his school well and we are anticipating a great future for the contractor of tomorrow. “Small in limbs, a giant in strength.” JOHN FRANCIS O’NEIL “Jackie” “Jackie” has been interested in athletics since entering Somerset High School. At present he is concerned with boxing, and has been successful in this sport, with the exception of a recent bout. He has never worried about his studies, but manages to get by in some fashion. With his humorous and winning personality Jackie has al¬ ways been popular among his classmates, and we are sure that he will receive his share of success.