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

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Ella Mary Buckley Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace” Among the number of cheerful students who have inhabited Somerset High for four years is Ella. Always ready to smile, her quick wit has won her many fast friends. Her favorite hobbies are knitting and crocheting, at which she is very adept. Ella was very active in the Commercial Department, and we have every reason to believe she will make good in the business world. We predict that she will go through life as she has gone through Somerset, easily winning success and quietly making friends. Russell Norman Burdick Russ” Quiet, steady, yet always ready” We need no word of introduction in presenting Russ to you, for his school spirit is known by all. No matter what the activity may be, Russ is always within focus of the spotlight. Russ played a prom¬ inent part in extra-curricular activities and was a star player on the S. H. S. basketball team. An of¬ ficer of the S. A. A., he successfully carried out the duties of treasurer of this organization. Although his future is uncertain, Russ plans to join some branch of the armed forces. With his congeniality and beaming good nature, how could anything but the best of good fortune befall him? Frank Carvalho Flut” He’s a valiant soldier” Frank, fun-loving and likeable, came to us four years ago from the Pottersville Grammar School. Although he did not actually participate in sports, he has cheered the team on to many victories. Frank has willingly played the part of “class elec¬ trician’’ whenever the lights were being assembled for the current dance. He left us in February to join the Army Air Corps, where his knowledge of engines of all types will prove to be a valuable as¬ set. The Class of ’44 is proud of you, Frank—we know you will come through with flying colors.

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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!

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Constance Ellen Chace Connie” A merry heart through all the day.” We have among us slackers and workers—need¬ less to say, Connie is one of the workers. Her dil¬ igent and efficient work in the school office has not gone unnoticed, for Connie was deemed as the girl who had done the most for Somerset High. Her name is prominent in extra-curricular activities, and Connie, a Library Associate for four years, was elected vice-chairman of this organization in her Senior year. She has been a most successful student of the Commercial Course. Connie wishes to become a homemaker—we have no fears as to her success and happiness in the future. The class will always remember you as “the cheerful girl in the office,’’ Connie! Ruth Anne Clarkson Ruthie” Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.” Ruthie’s most noticeable attribute is her beam¬ ing good nature. She is always smiling, friendly and eager to please. Ruth is blessed, too, with a sense of humor that will carry her far in life. Out-of-door sports are Ruth’s true hobby, and above all, skat¬ ing is her chief joy. Since she came to us from Pot- tersville Grammar School, she has successfully fol¬ lowed the Commercial Course. After graduation, Ruth intends to further her education at a business school. You have our best wishes for future success, Ruthie. Doris Louise Copley Dot” Cope” I’m sure care are enemies of life.” Dot’s genial disposition and candid manner have acquired for her a host of life-long friends. Although she has not participated in many extra-curricular activities, she is an outdoor girl at heart. A crisp winter’s day will find Dot and her bosom friend, Ruthie, gliding gracefully over the ice. Allen’s Bus¬ iness School will profit when Dot enrolls there next September to further prepare for her secretarial career. Dot’s determination and will to work will help her to accomplish interesting things.