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

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Virginia Durfee Ginny” Duff” A cheerful temper maketh beauty attractive.” No word of introduction is necessary in pre¬ senting blonde, vivacious Ginny Durfee. Voted by the class as our best dancer, her ability on the basketball floor has also brought her recognition. Durf was elected Secretary of the class during her Sophomore year and has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club for three years. She is responsible for the success of the Pep Squad, which greatly profited under her leadership. As versatile as she is charming, Ginny has played a prominent part in social activities and athletics. After attending prep school, Ginny will prepare to teach physical educa¬ tion. Our best wishes for future success, Ginny. Frances Irene Felag te Frannie” To the willing mind, nothing is impossible.” Frannie, a quiet girl with an air of serene ef¬ ficiency, came to us four years ago from Potters- ville Grammar School. Her amiable disposition ac¬ counts for Frannie’s innumerable friends. Bowling and skating occupy most of her spare time. She was an office girl for two years, proving her ability in handling clerical work. Frannie wishes to enter the business world as a stenographer and is planning to attend Allen’s Business School to further prepare for her career. We know she possesses the require¬ ments of the most meticulous employer. Good luck, Frannie. Robert Michael Fleming Bob” There is only one proof of ability — action.” Bob caused a pleasant interruption in our Sophomore year when he came to us from Com¬ merce High in Boston. Bob’s pleasing personality was responsible for his immediate popularity and the host of friends he has made at Somerset. An ac¬ complished dancer, a social affair would not be a complete success without him. Baseball ranks high on Bob’s list of activities. Service in the Merchant Marine seems attractive to him and we know he will prove that Somerset High turns out capable men. After the war, Bob intends to study Diesel engineering. We predict a great career for him.

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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.

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Charles Edward Frost Chic” And why should I he sad?” Is there anyone here who doesn’t know Chic? Someone please break the oppressive silence! Chic started to make a name for himself when he burst in on Somerset four years ago, and he has succeede d. If there is any mysterious excitement stirring through the corridors, or a sudden hilarious out¬ burst in a corner of the study hall, Chic is usually very much in evidence. We are inclined to believe that Chic’s hobby is attempting to shake the law- abiding foundations of S. H. S., but Chic claims his sole interest is baseball. His scholastic record is an admirable one. We believe our Chic is an “all-round good scout.” His present interest is the army, but Chic’s post-war planning includes a career in pho¬ tography. We’re going to miss you, Chic! John Galambos Johnny” None but himself can be his parallel.” Two short years ago, Johnny came to us from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and has earned the en¬ viable reputation that belongs to any fellow who possesses good nature, outstanding personality, and many friends. He has studied commercial subjects since his entrance to Somerset High, and between classes he entertains classmates (and teachers?) by his rendition of the most popular songs in his own inimitable fashion. An enthusiastic sports fan, Johnny rarely misses a school game. Baseball, how¬ ever, is his favorite hobby. John intends to join the army after graduation, but after the war the bus¬ iness world will gain another promising young ac¬ countant. Dorothy Margaret Gonsalves Dot” It matters not how long we live, but howl” It is easy to picture Dot in a large, tranquil of¬ fice, her competent self bent industriously over a typewriter. We congratulate her future employer, for in Dot he will have an efficient stenographer who works with thoroughness and fervor. Dot has been most popular in gym class, for she has al¬ ways cheerfully consented to play the piano and she was able to comply with any request for a pop¬ ular tune. Dot has been an active member of the Girls’ Glee Club for your years. It is a great pleas¬ ure to have known you Dot, and we wish you every¬ thing in life you yourself wish for.