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

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CLASS WHO’S WHO msmz BOY GIRL DID MOST FOR S. H. S. Everett Bradley Evelyn Borden DID MOST FOR CLASS OF 1942 Sheldon Clarkson Ruth Blanchette MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sheldon Clarkson Dorothy Grantham MOST BRILLIANT Walter Felag Dorothy Grantham MOST STUDIOUS Walter Felag Arlene Chatterton MOST POPULAR Robert Worton Virginia Doyle MOST DIGNIFIED Arnold Mycock Ruth Blanchette MOST MUSICAL Jimmy Amaral Marion Doucette MOST COMICAL Amorin Reis Peggy O’Neil MOST ORIGINAL John Rapoza Peggy Butterworth MOST ROMANTIC Louis Dupere Virginia Doyle MOST ATTRACTIVE Robert Worton Virginia Doyle MOST VERSATILE Robert Rogers Peggy Butterworth MOST ATHLETIC Kenneth Grime Peggy O’Neil MOST INTERESTING John Rapoza Peggy Butterworth MOST AGREEABLE Amorin Reis Ruth Blanchette BEST ORATOR Sheldon Clarkson Peggy Butterworth BEST DANCER Everett Bradley Pauline Sylvia BEST SINGER Amorin Reis Pauline Sylvia BEST ARTIST Harold Bridge Florence Sanborn BEST LOOKING Robert Worton Virginia Doyle BEST POET Edward Cronin Evelyn Borden BEST PERSONALITY Arnold Mycock Dorothy Grantham QUIETEST Charles Pierce Helen Lee NEATEST Arnold Mycock Ruth Blanchette WITTIEST William Coogan June Snyder NOISIEST William Coogan Virginia Doyle FASHION PLATE Arnold Mycock Ruth Blanchette GIANT Walter Felag Dorothy Brown MIDGET Arthur Quental Peggy O’Neil FLIRT Kenneth Grime Virginia Doyle DREAMER Charles Pierce Helen Lee BABY Charles Demers Dorothy Brown GIGGLER Amorin Reis June Snyder HAPPY-GO-LUCKY William Coogan Peggy Butterworth

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“In silence, I climbed to the top.” ROBERT ALLEN WORTON “Tot” “Tot” came to Somerset High from Pottersville School and has been active in athletics as well as being a top ranking student. He is noted for his personality and calmness, and always has a smile for everyone. “Tot” was a letterman in football this year, but his basketball achievements are looked on with amazement. He is president of the S. A. A. and has been an able leader. “Tot’s” hobby is sports, and from all appearances he is very interested in his hobby. Dartmouth College has already accepted “Tot,” and, if Uncle Sam doesn’t get there first, he will do his studying in the hills of New Hampshire. Best of luck to you. 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 victoiy! 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)

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CLASS HISTORY SSSS®? FRESHMAN YEAR Seated in front of the warming firelight in a comfortable easy chair with Memoirs V open across my knees, my thoughts go back over those memorable years at Som¬ erset High School. Our class entered its portals in the early fall of 1938, filled with the anxiety and eagerness of every student starting his career as one of a high school body. Our first Freshman meeting was held in the cafeteria under the supervision of our class advisor, Mr. Eagan. The class officers were chosen as follows: President . . JAMES OLIVERIA Vice President . ROBERT WORTON Secretary . VIRGINIA BRIDGE Treasurer . EVERETT BRADLEY Girl Councilor . ARLENE B. CHATTEHON Boy Councilor . SHELDON I. CLARKSON Next of importance came the Freshman Reception, when we were officially greeted, under the auspices of the Sophomores. We were proud of that dance, it being our first. There were several clubs formed that year. The History Club, known as the Round Table, under the supervision of Miss Doris McCarthy; the Dramatic Club, with Principal Austin J. O’Toole as our advisor; the Camara Club, with Mr. George Buckle directing. Throughout the year the members of the Round Table analyzed and discussed world problems, and each member had a foreign country to study and make notebooks on. In the middle of the year, the Dramatic C.ub, with James Lynch acting as president, produced three plays, which proved very successful. For the benefit of those who wanted to learn how to dance, Mr. William Ney super¬ vised a dancing class. A touch of “swing” was added to the assemblies and socials with music by the Syncopators, a group of choice musicians from our own school orchestra. And so my first year at high school ended; I looked forward to the second with much enthusiasm. SOPHOMORE YEAR When the summer vacation had ended, we entered as Sophomores. We were proud of that title, for one year of our studious work had given it to us. The first event was the election of officers. Those elected for that year were: President . RICHARD DYER Vice President . MARGARET O’NEIL Secretary . HELEN LEE Treasurer . EVERETT BRADLEY Girl Councilor . VIRGINIA BRIDGE Boy Councilor . ROBERT WORTON Many of the organizations and clubs of the previous year improved with the enlist¬ ing of new members and new ideas. It was soon our turn to give the Freshmen a reception. Plans were made, instructions were followed out, and the dance proved successful. The S. H. S. News, a weekly publication, mimeographed by the student editor and staff, became a favorite with the students. It contained articles of both feminine and masculine interests, original cartoons and news about the school and students. I can clearly remember the amusement we had in reading those news items which the reporters had cleverly pieced together. And so, throughout the second year, we found ourselves busy with social and studious affairs. We had reached the half¬ way mark of our memorable years in high school.