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

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“A happy heart that no philosophy can lift. ' ’ GRACE JAMES “Grade” “Grade” is a favorite in any group where her agreeableness and spontaneous laugh f er lend a happy atmosphere. Her generous good nature and willingness to help others have brought her many loyal and true friends. Grace loves to dance and sing and her happy lightheartedness has made many a,, dance more successful. She has not yet decided what her future is to be but with her talent for sewing and with her pleasant personality, we are sure she will succeed in whatever field she chooses. Wherever life’s journeys take her she will find a place in the hearts of all that come in contact with her. Good luck and lots of happiness, “Grade” ! “Good humor is the health of the Soul. ' ” KATHLEEN KILEY “Kay” Known to all as “Kay” she possesses one of the best dispositions in our whole class. Her happy heart has made her many fast friends. Kay has a sincere, wholehearted interest in sports. She has been a loyal member of the girls’ basketball team for two years, since it started, and has added much to the success of the gym classes. Kay plans to study physical education, and we hope her desire to become a gym teacher will be fulfilled and that she will have success and happiness in everything she attempts. “She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on.” JEANNETTE LABRECHE “Jenny” “Jenny”, the girl with the contagious laugh, came to us in her sophomore year, after spending one year away from Somerset, from Central High in Providence. Central High probably didn’t know that they were giving us a cheerleader, basketball player, and a star tumbler, or they never would have parted with her. Besides being the head of the “gym” class, Jenny is responsible for all the lovely clothes she has, for she makes most of them herself. Another thing about Jeannette, but this isn’t a secret, is that she is the “First Lady of the Class.” Jenny plans to study nursing; we know that with her sunny disposition, she will make the perfect nurse.

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“Health is wealth.” FRED MARLAND HARGREAVES “Freddie” Although one of the little men of the class, “Freddie” has set an enviable attendance record. He has completed eleven years of school without being absent, tardy, or dismissed. He is carrying this record into its twelfth year, and plans to keep it intact. He has a very pleasant nature, and is popular among both the boys and the girls. He attends many of the social events, and is a good dancer. His marks have been satisfactory. His small size has prevented him from starring on the athletic field, but, he played freshman baseball and intramural basketball. He is a keen sports fan, and attends all athletic contests. His diligent work is certain to send him on to great heights. Best wishes for a happy future, Fred. “Pleasant and witty, he has many friends.” WILLIAM HENRY HAYDEN “Bill” Bill is a. sincere and hard-working student who has always been in the thick of excitement. He has always been an ardent follower of sports, al¬ though he has never participated in varsity ath¬ letics. Bill’s grin and humor have made him very popular, he was a Student Councillor for two years, and Student Association Treasurer in his senior year. Bill is a charter member of the Dramatic Club, and has made a hit for two years as “Buddy” in two plays. He is interested in the field of aviation. We know that he will succeed if he keeps his pleasant personality. Lots of luck, Bill! “My candle burns at both ends.” ROGER WILLIAM HOOD “Hoody” or “Rog” “Hoodv” is one of the midgets of the class and has a deep interest in photography. This hobby has brought him profits from the sale of his timely shots. “Hoody” has been a member of the Camera Club for three years, since it was founded, and has helped to direct its activities as vice president for two years. Although never on a varsity team, he is fond of sports and has played freshman baseball and intramural basketball. “Hoody’s” good-natured laugh and frendly smile are familiar to everyone at S. H. S., and he can count many classmates as his personal friends. Neatness, courtesy, and a fine sense of humor mark “Hoody” as a gentleman. At present “Hoody” plans to enter Mercersburg Acad¬ emy to prepare for Brown University. We wish you the best of everything and feel certain that what¬ ever you do will be a credit to Somerset High.

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“Beauty itself doth of itself persuade the eyes of men without an orator.” MARGUERITE LABRECHE “Marg” Marguerite, like her sister, came from Providence two years ago, having formerly lived in Somerset. “Marg”, another of our popular girls, is jolly, al¬ ways smiling and always happy. Who wouldn’t be popular if one possessed as cute a face as Marg does? She enjoys skating and basketball, and like her sister, is a whiz at sports. Marg has served on many committees, but usually on dance committees. That is why dances sponsored by our cl ass have always been so successful. Although she has made no plans for next year, we are sure that she will be most successful in whatever field she chooses. “Diligence increaseth the fruit of labor.” RALPH EMERSON LEACH, JR. Ralph is one of the outstanding members of our class. In his three years at S. H. S. he has worked diligently to further the interests of the school and his class. He has been an active member of the Round Table, Dramatic Club, and orchestra. He was editor of the News for two years, and was in¬ strumental in bringing about great improvements. His editorship of Memoirs III has brought out his proven qualities of journalism. In his junior year, he managed a successful drive to purchase a sound movie projector for the school. He has attended the school socials occasionally. Ralph’s energy, per- serverance, and unusual abilities have won for him a place in the ranks of the school’s best c ; tizens, and he has consistently been one of the best students. We haven’t the slightest doubt that Ralph will become one of the prominent figures in the field of future journalism. “A lion among ladies he is a most dreadful thing.” NORMAN JOSEPH LECOMTE “Eige-da” “Eige-da”, Somerset High’s Gene Krupa, : s a well-dressed fellow who always has a car to drive. His keen wit and ever-smi’ing face have brought him many friends. He was elee ' ed class treasurer in his freshman year and brought a round of ap¬ plause and laughs with his “Thanks for the votes.” He played the violin in the school orchestra in h ' s freshman year; but he then turned to the drums. He organized the very successful “Somerset High Syncopators” in his junior year and now has an eight-piece band of his own called the “Top Hat¬ ters.” He competed in football for a year and is a charter member of the Dramatic Club. His romance wiih a certain senior girl is the most discussed in the class. He has musical ambitions. May he someday be the world’s best drummer.