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

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“Patient of toil, serene amidst alarms.” HERBERT EARL JAMES “Chip” “Chip” is a happy-go-lucky sort of boy and he never lets a moment of his life get dull. He has made his life at Somerset High one pleasure after another. “Chip” is always ready to try a little of everything as evidenced by his mixed course in his studies. Like all other boys, “Chip” enjoys out-of-door sports such as football and boating. In his freshman year he played on the baseball team. Though many people don’t know it, “Chip” has a pleasing tenor voice and he has sung in the Boys’ Glee Club for four years. Our carefree classmate has not yet planned what he is going to do after graduation, but we wish him many more happy pleasures in his future life. “Whose little body lodg’d a mighty mind.” FLORENCE ELAINE KARNAS “Flossy” Her scholastic ability has tabbed her as the “brains” of the class, for her name has never failed to adorn the honor roll. “Flossy” is a willing worker, cheerful and confident always. Her blend of humor and common sense has developed into a vital part of the class, and no one would ever think of passing Florence without receiving her ever-ready smile and bit of witty cheerfulness. She has been a member of the school orchestra and Glee Club for three years. During her senior year she played on the Varsity Basketball Team, and was secretary of the Round Table. Her ability proved its worth and this year she was appointed as Associate Editor of the Yearbook. Her hobbies a e dancing, horseback riding, and tennis. For the future “Flossy” has no definite plans, but her success m commercial work is likely to influence her decision. T ' er classmates are standing bv waiting to see her show the world w r hat she can do. “Variety is the spice of life.” FRANCIS KENNEY “Frannie” Called “Frannie” by his friends, Francis followed the line of least resistance throughout h ; s high school career, and won the title, “dreamer”. Francis, a humorous, good natured fellow, came to us from the Pottersville School and took the Commercial course in high school. Fond of reading, Francis mav be found at most any time browsmg around in the library, and he claims to have read every fict ; on book in the library. “Frannie” is also interested in dancing and attended most a’l of Somerset’s dances. “Frannie’s” plans for the future are indefinite ,T et, but whate e line of business he chooses, we are sure he will make good.

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“Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind.” BETSY GEORGE “Bett” Betsy is one of the most pleasant, dignified, and quietest girls of the class. Her pleasant ways have brought her many friends, and some day, when she has reached her foal, she will give them her finest service. For four years she has followed the college course in preparation for the nursing pro¬ fession, and we are sure that with her high spirits, courage and steady reliability, she will surely find success. Betsy has been treasurer of the Science Club this year, and was a member of the Girls’ Glee Club in her junior year. Best of luck to you, Betsy, you are going to have a lot of patients. “High erected thoughts seated in his heart of courtesy.” KENNETH STEWART GRAY “Kenny” Kenny, the most outstanding member of his class, has been prominent in high school life since his freshman year. His classmates have shown their appreciation of his good work and fine personality by electing him president of his class for four years. He has also displayed his talent for leadership by captain¬ ing the football team, of which he has been a letter- man for four years, to this year’s Narry League Championship. Kenny had been a letterman in base¬ ball for four years and basketball for three years, and he also enjoys a good game of golf. Among his other activities has been the office of vice president in the Round Table Club. Kenny is aiming at being a typewriter salesman, and with his personality and ability for leadership we know that he will be out¬ standing in this field. “Ye have many strings to your bow.” JOHN THOMAS HIGGINS, JR. “Jack” “Pinkie” “Pinkie”, a very witty member of the class, has figured prominently in scholastic and extra curricula activities of Somerset High School. He has been a football letterman for three years and in his senior year was named an “All Narry Guard.” John, also a letterman in basketball, was treasurer of the senior class, treasurer of the Dramatic Club, leader of the school orchestra, in which he plays a violin, and presi¬ dent of the Boys’ Glee Club. He is well known in school for his powerful bass voice which echoes throughout the school daily. John will attend Tilton Prep School to study engineering and we wish him loads of luck in his chosen field.

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‘ ' The very flower of youth.” ALINE MARGARET LeCOMTE “Rusty” “Rusty”, the butterfly of the senior class, always has a cheery greeting or compliment to drop to all as she floats through the day. Her peppy and carefree nature has pulled many a senior out of the “dumps”. Aline’s cooperation and willingness to lend a helping hand give evidence of her share in steering her class through the school years. When a junior, she acted as secretary to the class and in her senior year was elected to the position of girl councilor. Aline has been a member of the Student Council for two years, and has sung with the Girls’ Glee Club for three years. She is an ardent follower of school sports, and an ever-present essential at all games. Aline’s most im¬ portant outside interest is drilling. Her beaming per¬ sonality and never-failing wit is sure to guide her through the door of success. “Blushes are the rainbow of modesty.” GLADYS HARRIET LORD “Gladdie” Gladys is a quiet, well reserved young lady who greets everyone with a pleasant smile or word. She entered our midst in her junior year, and followed the general course. She was formerly a member of Dighton High School. Her favorite sport is swimming, although she enjoys other sports. In the near future, don’t be surprised if you see a waitress with green eyes and brown hair, for that has been her ambition for a long time. We know she will make a very attractive and successful one. To her we say, “Good luck and happy landings.” “Cheerfulness is an offshoot of wisdom.” JEANNETTE MARGARET MASSE “Peanuts” Jeannette is that bright-eyed, cheerful dark-haired popular young miss who is greatly responsible for the success and promotion of the school cafeteria by her services as cash ' er. She is well noted for her out¬ standing laugh which always attracts attention. Her cheery manner combined with her recorl as an honor student for four years accounts for her popularity among her classmates and teachers. Jeannette excells in commercial subjects which she has studied since her freshman year. She was secretary of the freshman class and secretary of the Student Council in her junior year. In her senior year, Jeannette was treasurer of the Girls’ Glee Club, secretary and treasurer of the Library Associates, and vice president of her class. She was also a member of the Com¬ mercial Club. Because of her ability in the commer¬ cial field, Jeannette hopes to become a bookkeeper or secretary. We know she will succeed and wish her all the success she well deserves.