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

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WHO ' S WHO CLASS BOY DID MOST FOR S ' . H. S. Edward Francis DID MOST FOR CLASS OF 1941 Kenneth Gray MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Edward Galuska MOST BRILLIANT Edward Galuska MOST STUDIOUS Edward Galuska MOST POPULAR Edward Francis MOST DIGNIFIED Clifford Wood MOST MUSICAL John Higgins MOST COMICAL James Courcier MOST ORIGINAL Edward Francis MOST ROMANTIC Byron Waring MOST ATTRACTIVE Alfred Doyle MOST VERSATILE John Higgins MOST ATHLETIC Kenneth Gray MOST INTERESTING Fred Chapin MOST AGREEABLE Oliver Perry BEST ORATOR Fred Chapin BEST DANCER William Shannon BEST SINGER John Higgins BEST ARTIST Clifford Wood BEST LOOKING Kenneth Gray BEST POET Howard Simmons BEST PERSONALITY Robert Auclair QUIETEST Carl Whitney NEATEST Robert Mayes NOISIEST Robert Auclair WITTIEST James Courcier FASHION PLATE Edward Francis GIANT Fred Chapin MIDGET William Shannon FLIRT Alfred Doyle DREAMER Francis Kenny BABY Lloyd Durfee GIGGLER Edward Galuska GIRL Elizabeth Butterworth Stasia Cerkot Avis Clifton Florence Karnas Gertrude B. Chatterton Priscilla Bell Betsy George Gertrude B. Chatterton Carolyn Felag Stasia Cerkot Ann Angell Elizabeth Butterworth Miriam Bodwell Carolyn Felag Stasia Cerkot Constance Parrott Stasia Cerkot Priscilla Bell Evelyn Simmons Carolyn Felag Elizabeth Butterworth Constance Parrott Stasia Cerkot Elsie Souza Gertrude B. Chatterton Mary Oliveira Mary Oliveira Hilda Silvia Carolyn Felag Elsie Souza Priscilla Bell Agnes Daghir Avis Clifton Jeannette Masse.

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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

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CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR In early September 1937, the Class of 1940 entered the new Somerset High School, thus beginning its high school career. The first class meeting was held in the school auditorium in late September. At this time, under the direction of Mr. Thomas F. Eagan, class advisor, class officers were chosen. The first class officers were: President . KENNETH GRAY Vice President . STASIA CERKOT Secretary . JEANNETTE MASSE Treasurer . WILLIAM SHANNON The councillors were appointed this year. Those chosen were: Gertrude Chatterton, Olive Faber, Elizabeth Butterworth, Edward Francis and Howard Simmons. At the freshman reception, in October, the class of 1941 were welcomed by their teachers and upper classmen. In December, the freshman class sponsored the Christmas Dance which proved to be a financial as well as a social asset. During this year many new activities were originated. Among these were a 4-PI Club, Camera Club, Girls’ Glee Club and Library Association. The Library Associates who were appointed, at the end of the first year, from the freshman class were: Elizabeth Butterworth, Stasia Cerkot, Gertrude Chatter- ton and Jeannette Masse. Physical Educa¬ tion classes were also inaugurated this year under the supervision of Mr. William Spokes- field. Amidst a great deal of social function, this year swiftly drew to a close and the class awaited, not without anxiety, the approach of their Sophomore Year. SOPHOMORE YEAR It was with added vigor and enthusiasm that the Class of ’41 began their sophomore year. This year, Class officers were chosen by ballot. Each candidate for election took out nomination papers and sponsored campaigns. The following were elected to the offices: President . KENNTH GRAY Vice President . STASIA CERKOT Secretary ... ELIZABETH BUTTERWORTH Treasurer . WILLIAM SHANNON The councillors who acted as Class repre¬ sentatives were: Gertrude Chatterton and Edward Francis. The class officers, how¬ ever, were also members of the S.udent Council. In late October, the Sophomore Class spon¬ sored the Freshman Reception, on which occasion the freshmen were their guests. Again great interest was shown in extra curricular activity and the members of the class were kept busy maintaining a balance between scholastic and social activity. During this year, a Boys’ Glee Club, an organization in which several sophomore boys became members, was formed. About the middle of the year, because of the interest shown in dramatics by many students, Principal Austin J. O’Toole, organized a Dramatic Club. In early June, this club presented three plays in which a few sophomores were given roles. Probably one of the most important events of this year was the purchasing of a sound movie projector, which was made possible by a drive under the auspices of the S. H. S. News Board. Too quickly indeed, it seemed, this year rolled on only to find the class of ' 41 ready to accept their responsibilities as a Junior Class.