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

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SAGA OF THE CLASS OF 1942 ■ ' SS i iKivvSE - MARGARET BUTTERWORTH In nineteen hundred and forty two, The graduating class had much to do. We were in the midst of a war that year, And all our hopes were mixed with fear. But we’ve lived a whole decade since then, And so, seated at my desk, I take my pen And see what the class of ’42 is doing; It’s taken lots of talking and much re¬ viewing. Sheldon Clarkson was president of our class that year, He’s a radio announcer now with never a fear. Our vice president was quiet, dignified Ruth Blanchette, Due to the war, she and Louis aren’t married yet! Helen Lee, our secretary, is an excellent stenog’, While treasurer Amorin Reis is a sales¬ man—doing a fine job. Evelyn Borden is still typing letters She’s in a class with all the “go-getters.” “Charlie” Pierce still has his old car, In which he has traveled near and far. June Snyder, the girl with all the jokes, Still lives at home with all of her folks. Edward Cronin is now head of the Hood Farm, With a furnished suite up in the barn. Eunice Chatterton is now a “school-marm”— Teachin English—and a course on “Charm.” Jerry Curt, with his father, works on cars, In which he too has traveled near and far. Pauline Sylvia, with voice sweet and mellow, Sings for Jack Benny, advertising “Jello!” “Jim” Amaral with his swingy brass band, Is one of the finest in the land. Theresa Curt, once a conscientious scholar, Is now running a beauty parlor. Harold Bridge, that craftsman so good, Can make things almost human come out of wood. “Peg” O’Neil is a “steady” girl at Newberry’s in the city. -’D She’s really very successful, and then, she’s still very pretty. Walter Felag, now a C. P. A., Is supporting a wife on extremely good pay. Arlene Chatterton, an efficient head nurse, The cares and worries of the sick does disperse. Robert Worton, an engineer to be, Will soon be famous, you watch and see. Irene Boutin, a business woman in town, Has amazing talents of world renown. Arthur Quental, calm, quiet and reserved, Received all the breaks he so justly deserved. A ' ma Merrill, our woman in white, Has cure for measles and a good snake bite. A versatile boy was Robert Ro ;ers, Now he stars for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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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.

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SAGA OF THE CLASS OF 1942 mms. And of course, Florence Sanborn, now an artist, Can master anything, even the hardest. Then there’s Raul Camara, our football star, Who now squires blondes and a flashy car. Let’s visit Marion Doucette, our musical girl, Who now teaches students from all over the world. Our class “wit” “Bill” Coogan has finished Brown, He’s a chemist down in some Delaware town. ‘I’ve seen “Peg” Butterworth—quite digni¬ fied now, To radio programs she’s taken her bow. Arnold Mycock, a success of course, Of the Supreme Court is now the boss. “Gini” Doyle, our class beauty, Is nursing air-corps men as her duty! Richard Moore, a chemist, brilliant and wise, Will soon be receiving the Nobel Prize. Dorothy Brown, so fair and tall, Is going to be married at the end of this fall. Arthur Marsden, now a famous landscape gardener, Lias “Soda Jerk” James O’Neil as his partner. Dorothy Grantham is now an author fine, She now’s completing ' volume number nine! Everett Bradley, a Coast Guard Commander fine, Is helping to protect that which is yours and mine. An excellent stenographer is Claire Chace, Who is still around with a smile on her face. “Ken” Grime, though still not so tall, Is a big leaguer now, with plenty on the ball. Charles Demers, an enterprising young man, Now has his own “alleys” somewhere in Mattapan. Then comes John Rapoza, last but not least, He won money for a new, long word, and spent it on a feast! So, again we know what our classmates have done, And I’m sure that knowledge has afforded us fun. War or no war we were determined to win, And that can’t be done unless you begin With the spirit of Democratic love and the American way of life That brings happiness, glory—and on the opposite side—strife. Yes, we worked hard to win, but it was worth it we know, To be the wonderful American people and beat the foe!