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

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Smiling still he leaves vs.” WILLIAM FRANCIS DELANEY “Bill” “Bill” is one of the best-natured boys in the class. He is usually smiling even though the joke may be on him. He has been an ardent fo ' lower of music and sports throughout high school. He comp ' eted four years of orchestra work, was a charter mem¬ ber of the Boys’ Glee Club and possesses a fine bass voice. He has been a member of the football team for four years, earning his letter this season. He played freshman baseball and was a prominent member of the championship team of the intramural basketball league. The class will miss his good- natured jokes. Lots of luck, Bill! “The friendship which makes the least noise is often the most precious.” GRACE EILEEN DONAHUE “Grade” Quiet and shy is “Grade”; so quiet that her presence in class is hardly noticed. She has taken great interest in the commercial course during her four years at Somerset High School, and is knowr by everyone to be neat and exact in her work. So neat, in fact, that she has many times rewritten a paper instead of erasing a wrongly spelled word. “Grade” has several hobbies, but bicycle-riding is her favorite. She is still undecided as to what her future career will be, but we are sure she will be very successful in the vocation she chooses. “Actions speak louder than words.” FRANCIS PAUL DOYLE “Frann ' e” One of our most popular members is “Frannie” Doyle; the small streak of lightning, who, with Jim Lynch, formed the high scoring duo of this year ' s Na.rry League basketball competition. Although rather quiet, he has a very pleasing personali y which has won him many loyal friends. Frannie has followed a versatile career in sports, as is at¬ tested by his participation in football, freshman baseball, and two years of basketball. It is charac¬ teristic of Frannie to be the first to come forward with encouragement and cheerful aid. He has chosen welding as his future occupation, and, be¬ cause of his optimistic attitude, we think he will attain the shining goal of success, regardless of any obstacles that block his way.

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“Diligence arid ambition mean sure success.” EDWARD DALEY “Gig” “Gig” is one of those fellows everyone can’t help but like and admire. He is the giant of the class with the best of manners. Ed is good-natured and friendly, and has always been ready to help everyone. For four years “Gig” has played football. He was always one of the hardest players and workers on the squad. He was elected captain in his senior year after being a letterman for three years, and he proved the boys’ choice a good one. He was also a member of the Student Council in his senior year. After “Gig” leaves school you can be sure he will be missed. We all know that the same manner that made him so popular in school will carry Ed to success after graduation. “Silence, like virtue, is its own reward.” VIRGINIA ALICE DAVIS “Ginnie” Virginia possesses one of the most sensitive and retiring personalities in the graduating class. And so it is that she has gained a great understanding of people. Her friends, although they are not too numerous, are dear. Studies occupy most of her time, and her classroom responses, although in¬ frequent, are intelligent. Winter sports hold a definite lure for “Ginnie” and where there is ice, she is sure to be, displaying the skill that she has mastered over the blades. Her most enjoyable hours are spent in outdoor fun and reading. Vir¬ ginia likes her commercial studies very much, but there are also many other things she likes to do; so at present “Ginnie” is undecided about what she will do after graduation. However, we all wish her loads of good luck in her future undertakings. “Good nature is one of the richest fruits of pleasantness.” CHARLOTTE ELLEN DEANE “Charlie” or “Chick” Charlotte is a pretty and agreeable g : rl. She can dance well and sews an exceptionally fine seam. She is popular with her classmates as her election in her junior year as Secretary of the Student Association has proven. Ever ready for a joke, and with a smile for everyone, Charlotte has made many friends. Along with sewing, her hobbies are swimming and boating. A member of the Library Associates since she was a sophomore, she has contributed much to its progress with her well- known cooperation and strong sense of duty. It is with deep regret that Somerset High bids farewell to this fair member of the class when she goes to Boston this year to fill a receptionist’s position in a large business office. We wish her loads of success and happiness throughout her life.

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“Surely the Gods gave her extra skill.” MARIE ISABEL EAGAN Ever since her entrance in high school Marie has been looked up to because of her brilliance. She is a girl who seems to know all of the answers. Although engaged in many outside activities, she has always maintained her place on the honor roll. She was a member of the Girls’ Glee Club, the Student Council, the News Staff, Round Table and various committees. In her junior year she was elected vice-president of the Student Association. This year she served as secretary of the Dramatic Club and has taken part in two plays presented by that group. She has been the outstanding violinist in the school orchestra. Her winning smile and pleasant personality have won for her many friends during her years at Somerset. She hasn’t definitely decided what career she wishes to pursue, but with her intelligence and personality she should go far in any field. “Honor lies in great works.” DOROTHY TEMPLETON FRANCIS “Dot” Of the number who have contributed much to Somerset High, Dot is one of the most outstanding. She has done well scholastically as we’l as socially. Her name has never failed to appear on the honor roll. She has been prominent in extra-curricular activities, serving as secretary of the freshman class, secretary of the Round Table in her senior year, a member of ihe Girls’ Glee Club, student councillor, vice-president of the Dramatic Club, and associate editor of the “News” and year book. At athletic games, Dot urged the boys on to success by leading the cheers. Her romance with a certain senior is the most talked-about in the class. This year she took part in “Drama Night.” Dot plans to attend Bryant College in the fall to study ac¬ counting. “In all the sense of the word—a ladg.” VIVA MARION GAUCHER “Vi” This young lady is perhaps one of the quietest and most dignified seniors. Her quiet reserve has hidden her qualities and accomplishments. Her friends, although not too numerous, are dear. She has done an excellent job as a member of the Library Association, and has always been cour¬ teous and willing to help. Of the little known of her, she is an accomplished xylophonist. Viva’s great ambition is to become a librarian and we hope that Viva has great success in the field she plans to undertake. Best wishes, Viva!