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

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“A smile that glow’cl.” HILDA SILVIA “Dark Eyes” Hilda is that girl with the ever-enchanting smile of which she is noted for by all her acquaintances and classmates. She is always ready and willing to accom¬ modate her school friends. One knows that she can be depended upon for any task and willingly render her services. She has been most efficient and reliable as office clerk. In her senior year she became a member of the Commercial Club. She has also been a member of the Glee Club since her freshman year. Hilda has been an active, member in all her classes. Her special subjects being those in the commercial line: short¬ hand, typewriting, and bookkeeping. As a secretary we know she will be successful, for she is well suited for this type of work. Best of luck to you Hilda, an I may the road to success be that of happiness. “Bright gem instinct with music vocal spark.” EVELYN MARGUERITE SIMMONS “Ev” Evelyn, a cheerful and fun-loving member of the class, is well noted for her lovely voice with which she has entertained us at many school assemblies. For four years she has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club, often starring as a soloist. Evelyn is especially interested in the commercial field, and has already received some experience by working in the school office every afternoon. She is also typist of the school newspaper. Evelyn enjoys outdoor sports very much, but is especially interested in roller skating. Although she has no definite plans for the future, we know she will attain success in whatever she chooses. In, his chin appears a pretty dimple.” HOWARD FRANCIS SIMMONS “Howie” “Howie”, the dimple-chinned senior, has a ready smile and a happy appearance for everyone he meets. He is very fond of sports and has taken part in foot¬ ball, baseball, and basketball during his four years in high school. He has also been active in the culinary arts in which he substitutes salt for sugar in his recipes. “Howie” has not yet decided what his occu¬ pation is, but with the knowledge he possesses he will be successful in any career. With his winning per¬ sonality, we know he will be successful.

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“Deeds survive the doers.” ALFRED REZENDES “Al” Coming to us from the Village, “Al” has followed a general course. Having shown his ability to use his powers of concentration in Algebra and Physics, he has won the admiration of many classmates ana friends. His keen mind and sense of humor have been the high notes in his high school career. Most of his spare time is spent in stamp collecting or in salt water fishing. Although his plans for the future are indefi¬ nite we are sure he will be successful in any line of work he chooses. Lots of luck, “Al”. “He danced like a gentleman.” WILLIAM ARTHUR SHANNON “Billy” “Bill” “Billy”, a fellow short in stature, may be called the midget of his class. He is one of the shortest fellows of the class and one of the best dancers. He came to us from the Pottersville School and selected the Com¬ mercial course. “Billy” was elected treasurer of his class for two years, a boy councilor for one year, and treasurer of the Student Association in his senior year. He should be acclaimed for his popularity and ability to carry on the work of his class as treasurer and councilor. “Billy” has worked diligently for his class and as an officer has done well. His favorite sport is basketball, but in the summer time you may find him playing tennis which seems to occupy a good pro¬ portion of his spare time. “Billy’s” wish is to become a pattern maker and we wish him success. “Jler kindness was virtue itself.” AGNES RITA SILVIA “Rita” Because of her jolly, carefree disposition, Rita has a variety of friends. Wherever anything exciting is taking place, you will always find her there. In her four years here, Rita has taken a college course, and would like to become a nurse. During her school years she has been ready to help on all committees and has been a regular attendant at all class activities. She has worked diligently after school in the office and has also devoted her spare time to straightening library books for the good of the school. Rita is musically inclined for she has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club and is very fond of swing bands . In her senior year, Rita met with an unfortunate illness, and was confined to St. Anne’s P T ospital for three weeks. Although Rita is uncertain o f her future am¬ bition, we wish her the best of luck which she deserves.

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“Diligence increascth the fruit of toil.” RAYMOND SLUSARZ “Ray”, although he is quiet, is known to his many friends and to his teachers as being a thoughtful boy. He greets everyone with a radiant smile and is always willing to help everybody. Ray has helped a great deal in Somerset High as well as in several grammar schools in town by constructing shelves and book¬ cases. Our smiling friend enjoys outdoor hobbies which include hunting, fishing, and hiking. Ray has followed the general course in school and after gradu¬ ation he plans to enter Herrick’s Business School. His ambition is to take a Civil Service examination that will allow him to become a Postman. Best luck to a successful route” in life, Ray! “She ' s a bonny wee thing.” ELSIE SOUZA Elsie is a shy, but happy girl. She is liked by all of her friends, and she can be counted on in any ac¬ tivity she is called upon to do. She has taken House¬ hold Arts for four years, and along with skating and drawing she likes sewing as her hobbies. She has talent as a sewer and would like to become an expert seamstress in the future. She is torn between a love for sewing and a love for drawing, but whatever she may choose we know she will be very successful. “lie hits the mark his eye cloth level at.” BYRON BLAISDELL WARING Byron is an industrious and jovial fellow with an ability to get along fine with all whom he meets. He is mechanically minded and spends most of his spare time hunting and fishing in all kinds of weather. He is a good conversationalist and there is never a dull moment when you are speaking with him. He came to us from Durfee High School and started and finished his senior year here. He has many friends who will never forget his pleasing manners. Byron wishes to get into Brown and Sharpe and we all wish him success for with his present abilities he can go places. Success and happiness come from all your classmates.