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

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“Those who are faithful to themselves find happiness.” CLAIRE CHACE Claire’s ready smile and charming personality have helped to make her a class favorite. A grad¬ uate of the Pottersville Grammar School, Claire’b four years at Somerset High School were both active and successful. During her Senior year she was elected vice president of the Girls ' Glee Club and treasurer of the Commercial Club. Claire has followed the commercial course and hopes to secure a position as a private secretary upon graduation. With her cheerful manner you can always hear her say, “Hi, Old C-irl” when her many friends approach her. We are sure that whatever Claire does in future years, she will be successful and much in demand. We wish you all the luck in the world, “Old Girl.” “Ye have many strings to your how.” ARLENE BROWN CHATTERTON Coming to us from the South School, Arlene has followed the college course for four years. She has been an honor student, and is particularly interested in biology and chemistry. She served as a member of the Student Council in her Freshman year, and in her Senior year, became a member of the Round Table, Secretary-Treasurer of the Science Club, and was appointed one of the Associate Editors of the Yearbook. Arlene is greatly interested in muic and has taken it up as a hobby. She has played the cel’o in the school orchestra for r our years, and in her proficiency as a cellist, we see real accomolish- ment as a musician. With your ability and ambition, Arlene, we are certain that you will be successful in the line of work you choose. “A gay, serene . spirit is the source of all that is nohle and good.” EUNICE BARTOW CHATTERTON Eunice, an outstanding member of our class, came to us from the South School. Because of her pleasant personality and good humor, she has endeared herself to her classmates. Her hobbies are swimming and tennis. Having followed the college course successfullv for four years, she has also been a violinist in the schoo’ orchestra, and a charter member of the Camera Club, which later became the Science Club. Her ability to write, together with her knowledge o F English grammar, won for her the editorship of Memoirs V. Eunice plans to fulfill her life-long ambition to be a teacher by entering Bridgewater State Teachers’ College in September.

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“Good humor is the health of the soul.” DOROTHY BROWN “Dot” Dorothy is that member of our class who always takes life easy, yet comes out in front. She came from the South School, where she had been a promi¬ nent member of her class. “Dot” has always offered a willing hand whenever possible during her four years in Somerset High School. She is a member of the Commercial Club, having followed the commercial curriculum. During the past year, she has been an office clerk. Although she is un¬ certain what she will do next year, whatever her choice, we know that she will not disappoint us in our hopes concerning her future. “My heart is like a singing bird.” MARGARET BUTTERWORTH “Peggy”, “Peg” or “Margot” “Peggy”, that popular young Miss, began her studies here at S. H. S. in her Senior year. With her pleasing smile, as well as her captivating voice, she captured the admiration of her classmates im¬ mediately. “Peggy” became a member of the Dramatic Club, and the Girls’ Glee Club, and in the latter part of the year was named Associate Editor of the Yearbook. Her interests are so diversified as to include swing music, dancing, and of a more serious nature, oratory. It is in this field of oratori¬ cal work that “Peggy” will continue her studies. With such skill as she already possesses, we have no doubt of her success in later years. “Uncle Sam, you can count on me.” RAUL CAMARA, JR. “Rollie” “Rollie”, in his freshman year at high school was often seen but never heard. He has been an active member of the football team and has always given fine cooperation to Coach Spokesfield. Recently he has joined the Dramatic Club and being the George Raft type he is slated for an important part on Dramatic night. “Rollie” is usually seen at most of the socials where he always has a good time. He has been a worthy member of our school and is well known for his politeness. At present, Raul is interested in the Marines. Best wishes to you, Raul, a: d we hope that some day it will be Major General Camara. We are safe with men like you.

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“Deeds, not words, make the man.” SHELDON IRVING CLARKSON Sheldon, a fellow with an unforgettable personality, came to Somerset High from the Pottersville School. He is one of the most popular boys of the Senior class, and his cheerful manner has won him many friends. As a Freshman, he was a member of the Student Council and this year was elected president of the Senior class. Among Sheldon’s hobbies is sports. In his Tunior year he was assistant manager of the baseball team and this year has been manager. He also belonged to the Dramatic Club, and was president of the Round Table. Sheldon has followed the cohege course and is interested in becoming a radio announcer. Now, after four successful years at Somerset High, he is preparing to enter Brown. Good luck and best wishes to a studious worker. “Great things from small beginnings grow.” WILLIAM EDWARD COOGAN “Bill” or “Satchel” “Bill” is one of the wittiest members of the school, and known by ai. as the life of the class. “Bill” always enjoys a goc 1 joke, and his booming laughter is well-known to his classmates as well as being the bane of his teachers. He has been a member of the Glee Club, Dramatic Club, and has contributed his share to dance and social committees. He has played football and basketball, and is a sports enthusiast. Although he is seldom serious about school work, “Bill” wants to be a chemist, and he plans to study at Brown University. We are sure that he will reach his objective and that his quick wit will bring him success. “Take short views, hope for the best, and trust in God” EDWARD J. CRONAN “Eddie” “Eddie” came to us from the Village School. He is well-known for his remarkable record of legitimately evading classes and his good natured- ness. He has already chosen his vocation for he hopes to be an expert mechanic. In addition to his regular work, “Ed” completed a special corres¬ pondence in mechanics with an excellent rating. The dilapidated automobile upon which he labored has never started, but “Ed” vows he will have it in operation before the war is over. It seems that his career as a “grease monkey” is inevitable, so we wish him all the success in the world.