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

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“An Irish smile, and an Irish temper.” JAMES WILLIAM NOLAN “Flip” “Flip” is the tall, dark-haired, handsome boy of the Senior Class, and thus is quite a favorite with the girls. He is always ready for a joke, and has won many friends. He has played football on the varsity as a lineman, has competed in basketball for two years, and has played baseball for three years. His jovialness on the athletic field has made sports sessions more enjoyable. He has been a student councillor and class treasurer for the past two years, and is a charter member of the Dramatic Club. He lent his melodious bass voice to the Boys’ Glee Club for a year. “Flip” peddles papers in the afternoon to earn spending money, and attends the school socials frequently. He intends to advance high into the clerical field. We wish him a happy and successful life. “Enflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of v irtue.” CARL LEONARD PARROTT “Polly” “Polly” is perhaps the most aggressive boy in the class. His fields of activity have been both athletic and scholastic,with the same, unerring results in each. He was a member of the Round Table for two years, a member of the Student Council for two years, and a member of the Boys’ Glee Club for one year. His wit and timely bits of in¬ formation have brought humor into all of his classes. His athletic scope has been limited, but, as a freshman, he played baseball, and in his last two years, football. He plans to enter the Coast Guard Academy in the fall. We kn w that what¬ ever he undertakes will be marked with success; so, good luck, “Polly,” and don’t put out your running lights. “The opinion of the strongest is always the least.” EDWARD PERRY “Flash” or “Ed” “Flash” is one of the tallest fellows in the senior class. He is sports-minded and has played on the freshman baseball team and one year with the Varsity, along with playing on the football team for three years, and participating in Intramural Basketball. Although few people realize it, “Flash” is an accomplished piano player and can swing out when called upon. “Flash’s” genial personality has made for him many friends at S. H. S. He is on the News Staff, being one-half of the Perry and Sherman combination of official typists, mimeo- graphers, and staplers. “Flash,” a commercial course student, would like to become a truck driver to see America just once. To him we extend our sincere wishes for a successful future and may his course continue onward and upward.

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“Modesty is a Virtue not often found.’ ' EVA INEZ MELLO Eva is a quiet girl who never utters a word out of turn, but when it comes to drawing, she is a ‘whiz”. During her high school years, she has been chairman of various poster committees, and in her freshman vear she had a great deal to do wi f h the painting of the stage settings for the operetta. Be¬ cause Eva has so little to say, many of her class¬ mates do not know of her personal hobbies and ac¬ complishments. She plays the piano exceptionally well, and as for her hobbies—reading, drawing, and sewing occupy most of her spare time. Eva plans to become a hairdresser, and will train at the Wil¬ fred Academy of Beauty Culture in Boston. With her inviting personality we know she will succeed. Best of luck, Eva. “He is a talker, and needs no questionng, before he speaks.” JOHN WILLIAM MONAHAN “Jack” Well known as the cosmopolite of the class, Jack’s entertaining personality has added to the prestige of the class of ’40. His interests are so diversified as to include debating and oratory, histrionics, swing music, and dancing. His loquacious nature was instrumental in gaining his membership in the Round Table, the school’s d ' scussion club. Aside from these activities, sports have played a mention- able part in his school life. Jack is a letterman in both basketball and football. His future is definite¬ ly aimed at becoming a doctor. The med ' cal pro¬ fession will gain in Jack a young man of high ethics, progressiveness, and sociability. Best wishes for success travel with you, Jack. “Onward and upward, he’s climbing still.” EVALD HUGO NILSSON Evald is one of the most studious and one of the brightest in the graduating class. He always takes news or events, whether good or bad, in a calm manner. He was a member of the Student Council for two years, treasurer of the class in his sopho¬ more year, and a charter member of the Round Table, to which he has belonged for two years. He has played the violin in the school orchestra for four years. Evald did not take much interest in athletics because of his studious nature, but he d ' d play on the freshman baseball team. Recently Lvald won a scholarship to Bryant College, after passing a competitive exam with flying colors. His ambition is to be an accountant. With his ability at figures he is sure to be a success. Lots of luck, Evald, and keep plugging.

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“He has an oar in every man’s boat, and a finger in every man’s pie.” ALFRED NORMAN PIERCE “Al” “Al” is the quiet athletic type and lets his feats speak for him. He was a pitcher for the Varsity Baseball Team for four years. In his freshman year “Al” played both Freshman and Varsity Base¬ ball and caused a controversy as to which team should use him if both teams were playing on the same day. “Al” was active in other sports also, playing football for one year as a backfield man and was prominent in Intramural Basketball. Off tne playing field, as well as on it, “Al” is a gentle¬ man. “Al” is enrolled in the commercial course, and although at the present time he is undecided what he will do after high school, we are certain that he will succeed in whatever field of endeavor he chooses. “His hair shall be of what color it shall please Gocl.” FRANCIS LEO POWERS “Red” “Red” is one of the few redheads in this year’s class. His fiery red hair is one of his outstanding features, and he is recognized easily by it. During his four years at S. H. S., “Red” has made many personal friends, and is well-liked by all his class¬ mates. He is quiet, easy-going, well-mannered, and genial. “Red” is enrolled in the commercial course, and claims that he would like to be an automobile dealer. He has often proven an uncanny ability for getting the best of trades, and we have little doubt that his career, whatever it may be, will be a success. i “Quiet he was, and pleasant too.” EDWARD QUENTAL “Eddie” Eddie is a quiet, industrious fellow with a pleasant personality. He is one of the schools’ leading musicians, having played the clarinet in the school orchestra for four years. Eddie is one of the quiet¬ er seniors, having a mild manner and never once being quick-tempered. He doesn’t seem of the romantic type but don’t sell him short on that sub¬ ject. Eddie hasn’t quite decided just what he wants to do after graduation, but he has considered fur¬ thering his study of mechanical drawing. What¬ ever he does, we’re sure his quiet steadiness will lead him onward to success.