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

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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.

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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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“ITe who makes you laugh is greatV JOHN FRANCIS RILEY “Johnny” “Johnny” came to us in h ! s junior year, and has since attained much popularity among his class¬ mates. His good nature and quick humor have al¬ ways ornated his person. A more competent base¬ ball authority is hard to find. After his knowledge of baseball, Johnny can boast of a remarkable abil¬ ity in geography. An ardent follower of sports, Johnny usually leads the cheering section with his husky voice. He has played intramural basketball, and his ability in debating is not to be overlooked. In whatever pursuit John follows, we know he will be a success. “He +hnt has patience may compass any¬ thing. ” JOHN ROTSKO J hn is a voung man of fine character and per¬ sonality. His judgment in the various phases of school work is respected by his fellow classmates. He ranks high in scholastic ability, earning a place of distinction among the intelligentia. Besides his mental abilities, he has done well in the field of sports, playing freshman baseball, two years of basketball, and one year of football. His interest in current affairs led him to become a charter mem¬ ber and f’rst president of the Round Table. The es f eem with which his classmates regard him has been amply proven by the fact that he was elected treasurer of the Dramatic Club in his senior year He was also sports editor of the News, student council member and manager of the 1938 football team. His skill as an artist and draftsman should lead him to success in this, his chosen field. “Small service is true service while it las ' s.’’ FLORENCE AMANDA ROY “Flo” Florence, a dignified, blond, and blue-eved miss, is a verv serious young lady. She s greatly in¬ terested in commercial work, and plans to continue in this course of studv af + er she graduates. Al¬ though she has not had much time for school ac¬ tivities, Florence has competently served as office clerk for the past two years, during which time she has done her best to help everyone. She has also done general office work for her father. We hope she will succeed as an office worker, and, with her proven ability, we are sure she will. Best wishes, Florence.