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

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Edythe Louise Shannon Ede” ' ' True as the needle to the pole, or as the dial to the sun.” The class is indeed fortunate in having Ede among its number. Ede’s quiet manner is no draw¬ back to her popularity, for she is the possessor of many steadfast friends. Ede’s prowess on the dance floor is a pass-word at Somerset, and she never fails to attend any of the school’s social functions. Edythe plans to enter the business world after graduation, as she has successfully completed a four year study of commercial subjects. May you dance into the lives of future friends, Ede, as you have here at Somerset! Ruth Constance Sherman Ruthie” Burdens become light when cheerfully born.” Determination, constancy, success! These have been the characteristics of Ruthie’s four years ex¬ istence at Somerset High. An all aroupd good sport, Ruthie was always available when hard work was necessary. She has won an enviable reputation be¬ cause of her mathematical ability, although her re¬ luctance to recite in English IV remains a secret. Ruth has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club since her freshman year and has taken an active part in athletics. Her life-long ambition will be realized when she enters Truesdale Hospital as a student nurse this Fall. We know that perseverance will win for Ruthie the choicest laurels of success. Myrtle Althea Simmons Myrt” ' ' The soul is strong that trusts in goodness.” Myrt, a quiet reserved young lady, is recognized by her very light blonde hair. Her pleasantness and reliability have made her liked by both teachers, and students. She enjoys cooking and sewing and her clothes are ample evidence of her dressmaking ability. Myrtle has made a success of her commer¬ cial studies, and has been active in the Girls’ Glee Club for four years. She plans to go to school of applied arts after graduation. The whole class is behind you wishing you loads of luck, Myrt!

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Richard Harold Robbins Dick” Reading maketh a full man.” The class of ’44 hails Dick as one of its best students. He came tto us at the beginning of his juni or year from Taunton High and in a very short time, Dick became installed as one of us. Almost immediately, the Round Table requested his attend¬ ance, and his intelligence and originality made him a valuable asset to this organization. Much of Dick’s spare time is devoted to chemistry, a subject in which he excels. He plans to become a history teach¬ er, and next Fall will find him enrolled at Colum¬ bia University. We expect great things of you, Dick. Dale Simcock Rothwell Doc” Dan’l” The study of science teaches men to think.” Dale, known to all his classmates as Doc, can usually be found in the Lab, attempting to prove his latest theory by a complicated experiment. An ac¬ tive member of the Science Club, he served as vice- president in his freshman and sophomore years and was elected president the remaining two years. His scholastic record is an admirable one, for his name has appeared on the honor roll many times. Dale is always present at the school dances and is a wel¬ come addition at any social event. He plans to at¬ tend Brown University to study medicine. The class is confident of Dale’s success. Dorothy Virginia Santos Dot” A tender heart, a will inflexible.” Dot is a fun-loving, sociable girl, whose deter¬ mination has brought her safely through her four years at Somerset High School. Her amiability and charming disposition are responsible for her pop¬ ularity among teachers and classmates. Dot’s en¬ tertaining anecdotes of work on the victory shift are familiar to all. Any summer’s day will find her sailing up and down the Taunton River or taking a long bike ride, as both are ideal forms of rec¬ reation for Dot. Although Dot’s future vocation is undecided, we are certain that success is destined to follow so capable a girl.

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Barbara Mary Talbot Barb” Knowledge is power.” Barb, one of the most interesting and active members of our class, has followed the College Course for four happy and successful years. Barb successfully combined her many interests. She served on the Student Council as vice-president of our class for three years. A library associate, Barb was chosen Chairman in her Senior year and was elected president of the Girls’ Glee Club, having been a member of this organization for four years. Chosen editor of Memoirs VII, the success of this volume is proof of her journalistic ability. Barbara plans to teach high school English and will enter college this Fall. With all she has to offer, success and happiness are inevitable. Luck to you, Barb! Dorvalina Medeiros Tavares Dovie” With malice toward none, with charity for all.” Dovie, a small, dark-eyed lass, is as pleasant and agreeable a person as you would care to meet. Her good-nature and willingness to help have won her many stead-fast friends. There is a sparkling humor behind her quietness and deep thoughts. Dovie, upon coming to us from South School, enrolled in the Commercial Course, and has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club throughout her high school days. She loves dancing and is an enthusiastic jitterbug. Dorvalina has been a great help to us by her services rendered in the school cafeteria. Her ambition is to become a telephone operator and her pleasing dis¬ position is an assurance of success. Good Luck, Dovie! Barbara Susan Thurston Mort” Oh, she dances in such a way.” Vivacious and fun loving, Mort Thurston came to Somerset High four years ago from the Potters- ville Grammar School. A talented dancer, she has entertained various groups and organizations. Mort has sung in the Girls’ Glee Club for four years. In preparation for entrance into the Truesdale Hos¬ pital in September where Mort will be enrolled as a student nurse, she has successfully completed the College Course. Her ready wit and agreeable nature are sure to win her many friends wherever she may go. You’ll make a most efficient nurse, Barbara. Won’t you reserve us a place on your list of pros¬ pective patients?