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

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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.

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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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“His heart was in his work.” CARL RUSSELL WHITNEY “Jeff” Carl is the studious, quiet type. Although he always appears to be day-dreaming he is always ready with a smile. Carl did not play on a school team; neverthe¬ less he is an ardent follower of sports, especially in the major leagues. He knows the names of most of the professional teams and their most popular players, and is always ready to supply fuel to the fire of con¬ versation when the subject is sports. Carl is in¬ dustrious and always does his work. well. He has a hobby of collecting stamps. Carl would like to acquire a civil service position, preferably as mail carrier. Good luck to you Carl. “A moral, sensible , and well-bred man.” CLIFFORD WOOD “Cliff” or “Woody” This quiet Physics expert came to Somerset High from the Village School, and while here, he has achieved a fine scholastic record. Cliff is fond of Science and has chosen, among other studies, all the sciences at Somerset High: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Cliff’s chief interest is the mechanics of an airplane engine. He has taken correspondence courses in Theory Engine Aircraft, and hopes to get practical training in an aircraft factory. In sports, Cliff enjoys most basketball, soccer, and swimming. He has not participated in any of the school sports because he could find no time for them. Model building heads his list of hobbies and it is well-known that Cliff makes an excellent air model. Cliff belongs to only one of Somerset’s clubs and that is the Round Table, in which he is very prominent. Class Officers President . Kenneth Stewart Gray Vice President .... Jeannette Margaret Chace Secretary.Stasia Cerkot Treasurer.John Thomas Higgins Girl Councilor.Aline Margaret LeComte Boy Councilor.James Francis Courcier