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

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Earl Warren Williams He hits the mark his eye doth level at.” The Wilbur School is responsible for this most welcome addition to the Class of ’44. Earl entered high school as an insignificant freshman and leave, many friends and a fine record behind him. Earl, always willing and ready, appeared on numerous committees. His interests are varied, but dancing and bowling are favorite forms of recreation for Earl. He has followed the Commercial Course, and plans to further his education there. Loads of luck wishes of the class are with you, Earl. Theodore Williamson, Jr. Ted” He was both merry and wise.” We doubt very much, if Ted has ever known a moment of worry or care in his four years at Som¬ erset High School. A smile and cheery hello ftor everyone is Ted’s policy, which no doubt accounts for his popularity with teachers and classmates. Ted came to us from Pottersville School and assumed the duties of Class Treasurer in his freshman year. He enjoys dancing and bowling and has been an active member of the basketball team. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is indeed fortunate, for Tea plans ot further his education there. Loads of lyck to you, Ted, and may all your acquaintances enjoy your sense of humor and personality as much as we have. John Arthur Worton Jack” More powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” Jack Worton, able and efficient business man¬ ager of Memoirs VII, is definite proof that high scholastic standing and participation in extra-curric¬ ular activities are a very successful combination: Jack is a familiar figure on the dance floor and his prowess on t he basketball floor has won him high recognition. An honor student, he has completed the college course and intends to further his education at M. I. T. Jack’s chosen vocation lies in the field of engineering. May your future life be as successful as your four years at Somerset. Loads of luck, Jack!

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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?

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ervicewien I do love my country’s good with a respect more tender and more holy than mine own life.” The Class of 1944 points with pride to those seven members who left home, friends and school life behind to join the various branches of the armed forces of the United States. There is little we can say, for their records are ample proof that they have remembered the tradition of Somerset High School. Our school motto, Carpe Diem,” is the rule our servicemen have chosen to abide by; in whats better fashion could they have seized the opportunity?” May we at home wish our classmates in uniform the success and hap¬ piness they so deserve. Cpl. Francis Rego Costa ff Frannie” When Frannie enlisted on April 5, 1943, the class realized that our loss was indeed the army’s gain. We lost our Treasurer, a position which Frannie had held for two successful years. He reported to Camp Edwards, where he was stationed until he re- received his A. P. O. number. Our Frannie is now serving his country as a member of an anti-aircraft unit somewhere in England. Cooperative and pro¬ gressive, Frannie will attain success in any field he chooses to conquer. Loads of luck Frannie, we fc£ proud of you.