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

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JUNIOR YEAR fter looking forward anxiously to the time when the Class of ’41 would enter the junior year, it was not without a certain air of superiorly and optimism that the Class em¬ barked upon their journey as juniors. The first class meeting was held on September 18 in the auditorium at which Miss Doris J. McCarthy, class advisor, supervised the election of officers. Those chosen to lead the class during 1939-1940 were: President .. KENNETH GRAY Vice President . STASIA CERKOT Secretary . ALINE LeCOMTE Treasurer . EDWARD FFiANCIS The councillors were Elizabeth Butterworth and William Shannon. From the junior class, as is the custom, were chosen the vice-president and secretary of the Student Association. Those given the respeclive offices were Agnes L. Daghir and Jeannette Masse. The Southeastern Convention was held at Durfee High School this year. The members a tending from the junior class were: Agnes Daghir and William Shannon. This year the junior class presented the “Spring Hop’’ which proved to be an all-round success. As an added activity, the Round Table was started of which six members of the Junior Class were made members at the close of the year. The selection of class rings is an important affair in any junior’s life. After making this selection more than half of the class bought rings or class pins. Every junior lives in anticipation of their Junior Prom with its gaiety and glory. With th ; s unparalle ' el social event in its co ' orful Chrnese setting and breath-taking mus ' c, the Cass of ’41 ended their Junior Year in proba¬ bly a more successful fashion than ever be¬ fore. SENIOR YEAR With the approach of September in 1940, came the last year for the Class of 1941 at Somerset High. At the first of the year class officers were elected. Those given offices were: President . KENNETH GRAY Vice President . JEANNETTE MASSE Secretary . STASIA CERKOT Treasurer . JOHN HIGGINS Student Councillors chosen were Aline Le- Comte and James Courcier. The boys were now given a chance to hold off ice in the Student Association. The boys receiving this honor were Edward Francis, president and William Shannon, treasurer. The Southeastern Convention was held in Plymouth this year. Members of the senior class attending were Edward Francis and Wili am Shannon. This year it was decided that the Senior Class with the assistance of Mr. Eagan, should sponsor the Annual Christmas Dance. The support of the class being given aided in making this affair successful. The extra-curricular activities were now running to capacity. To these were aided a Commercial Club to wh ' ch many of the senior girls belong. In February, the Winter Carmval was pre¬ sented by the Senior Class. With its unusual decorations and the full cooperation of the class it was a very gala event. This year it was decided that the Junior- Senior Proms ' be united to facilitate gradua¬ tion preparation for the Senior Class. Again the cap and gown for graduation was considered and after a lively discussion it was found that the majority were not in favor of wearing them but that the usual custom would be continued. It is indeed an honor to be a member of the first class to complete four years within the portals of this new high school and it is with deep regret that we shall leave our old Alma Mater. As with all former senior classes, senior activity is brought to an official close with the senior banquet, and, last but not least, the spontaneous result of four years pain and pleasure, joy and sorrow, work and play— Graduation!

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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.

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