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

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William Henry Barrar Bill” Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” Bill, the tall friendly boy of our class, came to us from Fitchburg, Mass, in his senior year. He is the possessor of a jovial and pleasing personality which has made him very popular with all the stu¬ dents at Somerset High. Bill’s interests center around the school’s extra-curricular activities. He was al¬ ways present at the basketball games, a loyal sup¬ porter of his school team. Dancing is Bill’s favorite pastime and (as any Senior girl will attest) Fitch¬ burg lost a smooth dancer when he left to take up residence in Somerset. Although his plans for the future are indefinite, Bill does aspire for an M. D. in the future. We know success is just around the corner. More power to you, Bill! Ethel Allinson Bell Et” Ding” To the willing mind, nothing is imp ossible.” Ding Bell is one of the most outstanding mem¬ bers of our class. An incomparable sense of humor, an entertaining gayety and a capacity for true friendship have endeared her to ’44. A member of the Dramatic Club and an active participant in the Girls’ Glee Club, Ethel has played a prominent part in extra-curricular activities. Et is now classified in the category of experienced travelers, for last summer she aroused a tinge of envy in all of us by nonchalantly “up and leaving” for sunny California. She has followed the college course for four years, and has proven her ability in the field of journalism by being appointed Associate Editor of the year¬ book. Interested in English and languages, Et in¬ tends to further her education at a higher institu¬ tion of learning. The benign good will of friends and classmates are with you, Et. Frank Benevides Men of few words are the best men.” Although Frank does little talking his cheerful¬ ness and ready smile are unsurpassed. As a member of the Clerical Course, he is well liked by both teachers and classmates. His ambition lies in the field of chemistry, and Frank is taking an extension course in this subject at the Bradford Durfee Tex¬ tile School. Chemistry was a well chosen field, Frank, for we feel that your willingness and per¬ severance will send you on to great heights in this direction.

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Manuel Ralph Amaral Mannie” It is good to begin well, but better to end well.” When Mannie came to us from St. Michael’s School, Fall River, he brought his cheerful person¬ ality and happy-go-lucky manner with him. All through high school, his classmates have gloried in his charming disposition. Mannie was an active mem¬ ber of the Boys’ Glee Club for three years. He has successfully completed the Commercial Course, and though the field of accountancy appeals to him, he will look to the Naval Air Corps for his immediate future. We feel that success for Mannie will be spelled with a capital “S”. William Benson Armstrong Bill” He was more than common tall” We first became aware of Bill’s existence when he entered Somerset High as a Freshman. Since then, he has made himself popular with the Senior class because of his unfailing good humor and friendly disposition. Always willing to lend a help¬ ing hand, Bill’s name is usually found on a commit¬ tee which requires cooperation and hard work. His main topic of conversation is enlistment in the United States Navy. This is indeed the Navy’s gain and Somerset High’s loss. So long, Bill, and may good luck and happiness be your life-long friends. Doris Irene Baker Dot” The hand that follows intellect can achieve.” Her scholastic ability has tabbed Dot “the brain’’ of our class, for her name rarely fails to appear on the Honor Roll. Dot’s quiet humor and determined ability have made her a vital part of our class. Hav¬ ing elected the College Course, Latin and French present no problem for our Dot. An ardent support¬ er of the Science Club, she has played a prominent role in the development of this organization. Dot is: very gifted in the use of her own language and ' wishes to further develop this talent. Somerset is: truly proud as she gives to the world this brilliant; scholar and fascinating conversationalist.

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Barbara Anne Bennett Babs” A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” Babs, one of the liveliest members of our class, hailed from Case High School in her Senior year, and since then has established herself as one of our most popular girls. She has taken part in Somerset High’s Science Club, proving herself a most suc¬ cessful member of this organization. Voted by her fellow classmates as our most interesting girl Babs is always on hand with an original idea or amusing story. Barbara has for four years followed the col¬ lege course, with a career in nursing her goal. With all she has to offer, success is a certainty. The best of everything to you, Babs, may you reach the top of the ladder of success. Annette Cecile Blanchette Anne” High erected thoughts sealed in a heart of courtesy.” Anne, the quiet, charming young lady of our class is admired by friends and faculty for her dignity and reserve. Anne, an industrious student, has won esteem due to the neatness and the thoroughness of her work. Always striving to help another, one may often find her helping a French student struggle through a difficult assignment. Her ability and de- i termination have brought her through four success¬ ful years in the Commercial Course, and established her as an important co-worker on the staff of Mem¬ oirs VII. The world is waiting for such radiant souls; keep all your charm and ability, Annette, and the class need have no doubt of your instant suc¬ cess! Dorothy Louise Boulay Dot” Virtue is her own reward.” Dorothy, without any noticeable effort on her part, has won many friends during her four years at Somerset High. Dot has been active in extra¬ curricular activities, being elected a member of the Student Council during her freshman and junior years. Musically inclined, she has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club throughout her high school career. Dot, a most promising commercial student, has future hopes in the business world. With the vast opportunities awaiting and her proven abili¬ ties to aid her, we know she will be a most efficient and charming secretary. Onward and upward, Dot!