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

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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.

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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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“Work is the father of fame ’ GERALD HENRY ' CURT “Jerry” “Jerry,” because of his unusual wit and good humor, has been a favorite with his classmates. Having completed his Freshman year here, he spent two years at Durfee, after which he returned to Somerset as a Senior to finish his studies. He has often expressed his joy in returning to his original school. Although athletically inclined, “Jerry” has not majored in any one sport trying his best at all times and in all ways. A happy-go-lucky lad, “Jerry” has often been the emerging point of new fads or beneficial suggestions. Automobiles and their “works” are “Jerry’s” main interests and it seems that he would like to make them his life’s work. We know he will be successful. Lots of luck, “Jerry.” “A merry heart maketh a cheerful counte¬ nance. ' THERESA BEATRICE CURT “Terry” Theresa has spent four years at Somerset High School, always with a smile for everyone. She has been one .of the Library Associates, a member of the Girls’ Glee Club, and this year was elected as Girl Councilor of the Senior class. “Terry”, as she is known to her intimate friends, has shown a decided talent for piano playing. Although her future is uncertain, we are sure she will not dis¬ appoint us in the years to come. The best of luck to you, “Terry”. “And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared CHARLES EDWARD DEMERS “Charlie” or “Chuck” “Charlie” is the youngest graduate of our class. He has a pleasing personality, is good natured, and has an enviable rating with all teachers, probably due to his fine qualities. He has been a member of the football team for two years and has also starred in intramural basketball. He is an industrious fellow who spends his evenings working in a bowl¬ ing alley. Because of the present situation, he hopes to join some part of the service, and we wish him a lot of luck.