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

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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.

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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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Eleanor Elizabeth DeMello El” ’Tis well to be merry and wise.” El’s laughter and merriment are familiar to everyone at Somerset High School. She passed through her school days without a care, and with a smile for everyone. Her happy disposition accounts for her many friends. El gets enjoyment out of whatever she does, be it dancing, bowling, roller skating, or bicycle riding. She has studied commer¬ cial subjects since her freshman year, and has de¬ veloped a great interest in drawing and designing. Eleanor hopes to become a bookkeeper or secretary in the future. Don’t lose that beaming smile El, and we know you will succeed. Priscilla Lucille Demers Pat” A good true friend.” Those who know Pat find her to be a true friend, ready to help in any difficulty. Her interests are many and having heard of her ability at skating, we are not at all surprised when she declared it to be her favorite pastime. Pat is a cashier at our cafeteria and her friendly smile and pleasing man¬ ner are familiar to teachers and classmates. She chose the Commercial Course from our curriculum and was one of the outstanding members of this department. She is planning to become a telephone operator. May only the good things of life be yours, Pat. Dorothy Frances Doucette Dot” It was you cast over me the spell of music.” Dot Doucette, with her violin in hand, entered our portals four years ago. A charming brunette, Dot soon became known and liked by all. She played in the orchestra and sang in the Glee Club for four years. A Library Associate for three years, Dot was elected Secretary in her senior year. She was a. member of the Round Table for two years and was chosen to serve as President. Dot has very success¬ fully followed the Commercial Course and will prob¬ ably become the private secretary of a prominent business man. As cheerfulness, courtesy and tact are the lubricators of business, we feel sure that Dot will be successful. For Dot, fortunate girl, possesses all these praiseworthy qualities.