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

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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.

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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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CLASS HISTORY JUNIOR YEAR In 1940 the Class of ’42 entered the high school once more, looking forward to a big year. At the first meeting of the year, the class elected officers. Those holding office for that year were: President . EVERETT BRADLEY Vice President . VIRGINIA DOYLE Secretary . HELEN LEE Treasurer . AMORIN REIS Girl Councilor . MARGARET O’NEIL Boy Councilor . ROBERT WORTON Following the next meeting of the class there was a Quiz Program. Four students were asked questions and if they failed to respond, the audience was at liberty to answer. Money was given to the two winning contestants and lolly pops were given to the rest. That meeting proved to be a bright spot in that year, for every in¬ dividual was able to take part in and enjoy the program. In the ear ' y part of the new year, plans for the Junior Prom and Senior Reception were discussed. It was voted upon to com¬ bine the dances, making one large dance at the end of the year. The most important event of that year, and to all Juniors, was the purchasing of class rings. Those rings stand as a symbol for industrious work at Somerset High. After voting on the type they wanted, the majority of the class purchased them. By this time the Glee C’ub was fully organized, consisting of talented boys and girls of all classes, due to Miss Eddy’s fine supervision. Other clubs and organizations were fully developed, including the Commercial Club, under the supervision of Miss Ruth B. Mason. As the last strains of music were heard from the orchestra at the Junior-Senior Reception, the doors again closed at high school for another season, promising us a giand welcome as Seniors in the fall. SENIOR YEAR Dawn broke on the day of our last year at Somerset High School, commencing another fruitful year. Our first annual meeting was held in September with the following officers elected: President. SHELDON I. CLARKSON Vice President . RUTH BLANCHETTE Treasurer . AMORIN REIS Secretary . HELEN LEE Girl Councilor . THERESA CURT Boy Councilor . KENNETH GRIME The sale of candy was our main source of making money that year, and with the fine cooperation of the students, we were indeed successful. The central sound system, which would enable all rooms to hear programs and an¬ nouncements, dialed or spoken by the controller in the main office, was discussed and voted upon. It was ruled by a majority, but the expense was too great not to have it an unanimous vote. The subject was dropped. In this year, one of our most favored and best liked teachers left Somerset High; Miss Constance Doran will always be re¬ membered by our class. A roller skating party was held by our under classmates which many of the Seniors attended. As the school year was near its end, graduation pictures were taken, write-ups and ads were written for our year book, and talk of graduation continuously was heard. Because of the war, the custom of holding the Annual Banquet in Newport was changed, and we held it in Fall River instead. Then came that night of nights—gradua¬ tion. With pleasure and joy written on our faces, but mixed with a feeling of regret, we received our dip’omas and walked proudly out to meet the problems of life and fortune. I closed my book of memories and wist¬ fully gazed into the fire, proud that Somerset High is my badge of courage, honor and wisdom.