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

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The School “What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct its youth.” — Cicero

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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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SCHOOL MOTTO “CARPE DIEM” SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY Victory Song (Dedicated to all men who have worn the Blue and White) The Blue and White forever Honor-honor to those who Carry on - marching on Onward to victory! We’ll fight on for Somerset Proudly-carry her banner high In defeat or triumph sweet, Her name will never die. The Blue and White forever Fight! Fight! Fight for the Blue and White To the end, we will bend ON TO VICTORY! (Tune: “The Ranger’s Song”)