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

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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.

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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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Lorraine Gooley Lorry So small and yet so big. Although Lorry is small in stature, she is by no means small in accomplishments. Quiet and unas¬ suming, her talents are many. She draws and paints well, and the fast game of tennis which she plays cannot go unnoticed. Lorry’s quieter moments are spent browsing in the library and reading current mystery thrillers. Lorry’s future is undecided but we know that she will not stop until she reaches the highest pinnacle of success. Gordon Elmer Hargreaves Ike I go on my way upward. Progressive, capable, determined! These admir¬ able attributes are responsible for Ike Hargreaves ' popularity and success in any field he chooses to conquer. Gordon’s most outstanding achievement was his being elected president of the Student As¬ sociation in his Senior year. The student body greatly prospered under his aggressive and able leadership. His interests are many, but dancing and baseball are the most prominent. In preparation for entrance into the business world, Ike has for four years fol¬ lowed the Commercial Course. May you be as suc¬ cessful in life as you have been at Somerset High, Ike. James Jenkinson Jenk He has no troubles, for he laughs them away And here we have James Jenkinson, known to his friends as Jenk, one of the most versatile mem¬ bers of the class. He excels in athletics and he was an active participant in the “Hoop Game” this year. No dance is complete without the presence of our Jenk. An ardent sports fan, the National League provides Jenk and his colleagues with pocket money as well as excitement, but we won’t discuss that, will we Jenk? He plans to join the Army in July and Jenk favors the Cavalry. He will enter the business world after the war. Success to you, Jenk!