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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1945 volume:

SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY SOMERSET, MA 02726 f I a : V-v •« •i ' SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY SOMERSET, MA 02726 MEMOIRS VIII Class of 1945 SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL SOMERSET, MASSACHUSETTS We humbly dedicate Memoirs VIII to the men of Somerset High School who have made the supreme sacri¬ fice in the service of their country—honored forever by those who carry on the torch of liberty. ' ’Reqiiiescant in Race” Austin J. O’Toole Principal of Somerset High School I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an ' honest man.’ Ruth B. Mason Vice-Principal of Somerset High School Adviser to the Class of 1943 That jewel knowledge is great riches, which is not plun¬ dered by kinsmen, nor carried off by thieves, nor decreased by giving. Editor Dorothy Camara Assistant Editor Ruth Ducharme Associate Editors Ethel McFarlane Dolores Pacheco Patricia Silvia Lorraine Trudeau Blanche Waitt Mary Wawriw Raymond Boynton Gertrude Cabral Marion Cadorette Faye Crocker Ronald Fleming Margaret Greene Business Manager Paul Daley Assistant Business Managers George Auclair Louis Ferreira Normand Boutin Donald Leach roLogue Here between these covers, the Class of 1945 has tried to produce its own miniature autobiography. It is the result of four years of study, four years of friendship, and four years of memories. Entering the halls of Somerset High School as bewildered and awkward freshmen and regarded as mere tyros in the busi¬ ness of life by lordly seniors, we forged ahead under the faith¬ ful guidance of our teachers until at last we emerged, dazzled at the fleetness of time, and found the moment had come when Somerset High School days were over. The world conflict is ever a concern with us as the list of our classmates in the service becomes larger with each call to the colors. In these boys, the Class of ’45 takes special pride, and our hearts follow them around the world. In future years, w:hen the rush of life is upon you, we hope you take your classbook from where it is hidden in forget¬ fulness, and slowly peruse its contents. In this way we hope you may once again renew old acquaintances and old school days. Our work will have reached full fruition if you allow the time thus spent to be a walk down Memory Lane. ass So nigh is grandeur unto dust, So near is God to man. When Duty whispers low, Thou must. The youth replies, I can.” George Edward Auclair The gentleman is a Christian product.” George may be seen any Saturday or school aft¬ ernoon waiting on customers and taking orders at Auclair’s Market at which place he has been “em¬ ployed” for a number of years. Thus is passed the greater part of his spare time. The remainder is spent with his favorite pastimes, hunting, fishing, and boating. He served as one of the real French members of “Le Cercle Francais.” When Bill Matthews entered the Navy last year, George was chosen to succeed him as class president and was re¬ elected this year. Voted the most likely to succeed, George plans to take up engineering upon gradua¬ tion from high school. Good luck to a great class president. Mary Josephine Barlow ” ' ln every gesture — dignity.” Mary, quiet and dignified, has won the respect of all her classmates. Ever ready with a smile for everyone, she has made many friends. Under her quiet reserve lie many hidden abilities. As a member of the Dramatic Club she has proved to be our own Bette Davis, and her themes have shown her re¬ markable ability to write. Following the college course for four years, Mary wishes to become a nurse. By an ability emphasized with her quiet charm, we are sure she will succeed. Beatrice Bertholde ”Bea” ”A smile for each, a friend to all.” Bea is one of the best-natured girls in the class and we are inclined to pity those who do not really know her. Her gay and merry character has en¬ deared her to her Large following of friends. She has pursued the commercial course during her four years at Somerset High and was a four-year member of the Girls’ Glee Club. Bea’s ambition has long been to enter the business field. No matter what her oc¬ cupational choice we wish her all possible success.. Keep ’em smiling, Bea. Evelyn Botelho Modesty is a virtue not often found.” Evelyn is small and slight, has dark hair and winsome eyes, and is considered a rather quiet girl, although when she is with her friend, Beatrice, any¬ thing is likely to happen. She has followed the com¬ mercial course and has been a member of the Girls’ Glee Club. Ev, considered a reliable student, has gained the confidence and trust of her teachers and classmates by her cooperative manner. Being largely interested in secretarial work, she plans to continue her studies in that field after graduation. We are sure she will be successful in carving a niche for herself in the business world. Best of luck, Ev. Normand Joseph Boutin ”By the work, one knows the workman.” Normand is reputed to be a worker, diligent and dependable. There is humor in his person and char¬ acter in his work in the commercial subjects where proof of this is found. Outside of being a student at Somerset High, Normand works at the Central Drug¬ store. His part-time interests consist of keeping an¬ imals, chickens, and rabbits ,and gardening. Reading and sports occupy most leisure time. Normand’s am¬ bition, to be a pharmacist, is an estimable one, and we wish and hope for his success in that field. Raymond Woods Boynton, Jr, ”Ray” Learning is better worth than house or land.” Ray will always be familiar to us as the official scorer t the basketball games. In his junior year, he played on the Jayvee basketball team and he man¬ aged the football and the basketball teams in his senior year. Ray is well-icnown for his brilliance ever since grammar school days. He intends, upon com¬ pletion of high school, to enter a business college to take up accounting and business practical applica¬ tion. Good luck, Ray. We’re behind you. Laura Frances Braga ”To erf is human; to forgive, divine.” Laura is one of the quietest girls of the class, having a mild manner and even temper. Although she has not taken part in many activities, she was a member of Le Cercle Francais in her senior year. Laura has made a remarkable attendance record by not being tardy nor absent in the past eight years. During her four years at high school, Laura followed the college course with a few added subjects from the commercial curriculum. Her ambition is to be a good nurse, and all her classmates are sure she will succeed because of her genial and pleasing person¬ ality. Success to you, Laura. Helen Frances Butler ”Not too happy, not too gay — she strikes a happy medium.” In September of 1941, Helen came to Somerset High from the Village School, enrolling in the com¬ mercial course. Her good-nature and even temper have been assets during her four years here. When asked about her main interest, she is certain to reply, “Oh, reading, of course!” This is most often accompanied by a cheerful, dimpled smile which leads you to believe “all’s right with the world.” Although considered a quiet member of the class, her outside interests and friends are many. The career Helen has chosen is that of a telephone opera¬ tor. She has our best wishes for success, and may she never ring up the wrong number. Gertrude Geraldine Cabral ”Gert” ”For they can conquer who believe they can.” The first with new hair-does and styles, Gert is considered the “glamour girl” of the graduating class. She has taken a general course and has worked diligently at her subjects, thus being chosen the most studious senior girl. In her junior and senior years, she was an outstanding cheerleader and certainly helped the boys on to victory. Gert became a member of Le Cercle Francais during her senior year and she was also a member of the Glee Club. She plans to enter the field of law in the future. Her poise and self-assurance will aid her in her climb to suc¬ cess. Marion Louise Cadorette Cad” ’’She seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” Marion is one of our most attractive girls. She can dance well and is often seen in the dance spot¬ light. Having a pleasant personality, she is popular with all her classmates, and her quiet, dignified manner has made her an ideal pupil. Cad is a mem¬ ber of Le Cercle Francais, the Dramatic Club, and the Glee Club, and she is an associate editor of Memoirs VIII. She took a general course at school and plans to enter the field of journalism or radio broadcasting. Here’s wishing her smooth sailing. Dorothy Camara ’’Dotty” ’’The only way to my heart is by the road of honor.” Dotty is probably one of the most versatile and witty girls S. H. S. has ever had and she is well- known for her cheery disposition and ever ready “joke.” Her popularity is proven by her being elected vice-president of the Class of ’45 for four years. Dotty’s executive ability has been the main factor for her being elected president of the Round Table and secretary of the Dramatic Club and being chosen editor of Memoirs VIII. I nterested in music and sports. Dotty has been a member of the Glee Club for four years, has been active on the girls’ basket¬ ball team, and, as a cheerleader on the Pep Squad, has spurred the boys on to many a victory. When the Breeze was organized, she became the capable senior reporter and could invariably be seen with her notebook and pencil taking down the latest news. Dotty plans to attend business college after gradua¬ tion and we know she will keep up her excellent school record. Doris Mary-Jane Comeau ’’Dot” ’’Tranquility! Thou better name than all the family of fame.” Here’s to one of our neatest and most efficient senior girls! Dot is the quiet, agreeable type, and she has gained an enviable reputation for preciseness in her work. She has followed the commercial course throughout her four years at Somerset High and was a member of the Girls’ Glee Club for two years. Dot plans to continue in the business field, and we hope success will follow her in whatever she at¬ tempts. Faye Lenora Crocker ’ ' High erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.” Faye was chosen the girl who did the most for S. H. S. by the class and her excellent record proves this to be true. She was on the honor roll each term of her four years, many times attaining the highest honors mark. In addition to keeping up her high scholastic record, Faye has been prominent in school activities and organizations. She was a library asso¬ ciate, a member and officer of the Science Club her first three years, and a member of the Dramatic Club, Le Cercle Francais, and the girls’ basketball team. She was secretary of the class for the past three years and this year was chosen the D. A. R. good citizen. Promoting the idea of publishing the school newspaper, the Breeze, she was chosen its capable editor. After graduation, Faye plans to at¬ tend Rhode Island Hospital, and we are sure that she will be as successful in the nursing profession as Marjorie Louise Dafgard Margie” Let joy be uncon Margie, one of our most jovial seniors, has ban¬ ished many dull moments with her humor. She is quite interested in music and has a wonderful sing¬ ing voice. She took a commercial course, and was a member of the Dramatic Club and Le Cercle Fran¬ cais. She was a member of the Glee Club during her four years, being secretary in her junior year and president in her senior year. Margie’s plans for the future are indefinite, but she will probably work with her father in his business. All who have known Margie will miss her, but we wish her the best of luck. fin’d.” Paul James Daley Ability is found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.” Paul is a likeable, serious-minded young man who is destined to go places in the business world. His flare for handling money was proven by his four years as class treasurer and his appointment as business manager of Memoirs VHI. Whenever there is money to be collected, Paul is Johnny-on-the-spot. Captain of this year’s football team he was one of two Somerset players to receive honorable mention from the Boston Globe. For more than a year he was a faithful worker at the Herald News and also put in time at Creamrich. His next stopping place may be Uncle Sam’s Navy. Good Luck, Paul. Roberta Marion Dickenson To speak but little becomes a woman.” Roberta came to us from the Village School in her freshman year. She was a member of the Glee Club for four years and in her senior year she joined Le Cercle Francais. We have always found her wil¬ ling to work on dance committees and other activ¬ ities. At present she has no definite plans for the future, although she has considered being a medical missionary. In whatever you decide to do, Roberta, we hope you meet up with success. Patrick Joseph Donahue ”Joef’ ”A good laugh is sunshine in a house.” Joey came to Somerset High School in his fresh¬ man year from the Village School. He was president of the newly organized Dramatic Club and was a member of the football team. In his freshman year he was an active member of the Boys’ Glee Club. Joey is known to all as the class wit, and his great sense of humor has made him popular with everyone. He intends to go into the Merchant Marine, but hopes someday to be a dentist. Best of luck, Joey, and we feel certain that you will be successful. Ruth Blossom Ducharme Keal worth requires no interpreter.” Ruth has won the admiration of all her class¬ mates for her fine personality and character. Her name never failing to appear on the honor roll, she holds a position among the intelligentsia. Ruth was a member of Le Cercle Francais and the Dramatic Club. Possessing wise judgment in both scholastic and social phases, she has served on many commit¬ tees, helping social activities to success. She helped reorganize the Round Table and was elected its treasurer. She was chosen, also, as the Assistant Editor of Memoirs VIII. Ruth has not decided on a profession, but in whatever occupation she enters we know she will be at the top. Louis Ferreira, Jr. Lou” ’’Louie” ’’And I must fly on silvered wings.” Lou was a welcome addition to the class when he came from the South School. Active in football and basketball, he helped push Somerset ahead in the sports world. He was a member of the Boys’ Glee Club and was elected treasurer of the Student Athletic Association in his senior year, a job he handled excellently. Louis has his eye set on the shining wings of the Army Air Corps. Here’s hoping you’ll be wearing those wings someday, Lou. Ronald J. B. Fleming ’’Ronny” ’’All 1 ask is a sound ship and a star to steer her by.” Ronny came to us as a freshman from the Bishop Cheverus Grammar School in Boston and has since been a welcome member of our class. He was a mem¬ ber of the Science Club, the Dramatic Club, and the Boys’ Glee Club. Ronny is mirthful and carefree, has blond curly hair, and is said to be a little fond of the ladies. He sings amazingly well and plays the piano to the ‘ ' nth” degree. He is an ardent sports fan although he does not participate in any definite sport. Ronny is one of the sea-faring members of the class and he plans to join the United States Navy after graduation. May his every wish be granted, for we are sure he will make an able seaman. Mildred Edna Goff ’’Millie” ”A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Millie is one of the more sociable girls of our class whose set determination and lively spirit have tided her safely through a four year college course. Her mischievous smile and vivacious spirit have won her many friends. Millie has taken part in school activities ever since she was a freshman, during which time she became a member of the Girl’s Glee Club and the Orchestra. In her senior year she joined Le Cercle Francais. Her one great ambition is to enter the field of nursing. Our best wishes for a successful future go with her. Theresa Margaret Greene ’ ' It matters no how long we live, hut how.” Margaret, one of our quiet students, excels in all the subjects of her commercial course. She is a four- year member of the Glee Club and a charter member of the new Dramatic Club. The blending of both her talents can be remembered by her performance on “Sadie Hawkins’ Day.’’ Margaret has another talent, and that is drawing. She wishes to enter the field of fashion designing in the future. We all wish you success, Margaret. Russell Harrison ’’Silence is golden.” Russell entered Somerset High in his sophomore year from Durfee High School. He was recognized by the Pottersvillites as one of their old classmates of the Pottersville Grammar School. Although Rus¬ sell did not participate in sports or extra-curricular activities while at Somerset High, he was known by all for his quiet, unobtrusive manner. Midway through his senior year, he left his studies to join the Navy and took his boot training at Sampson. The most recent of our boys to leave for the service, the class is united in wishing him good speed. James Joseph Kiley ”Jim” ’’Irish eyes are always smiling.” Jim is one of those fellows everyone cannot help liking. His good nature and friendly smile have won him many friends. Despite his diminutive size, Jim has been active on the jayvee basketball team and has participated in intramural sports. He has always been willing to help out on committees ' and he at¬ tends many of our social events, being considered a good dancer. Jim’s immediate goal after graduation is joining the service, but after that is undecided. Whatever life journey he takes we hope good luck accompanies him. Wilbert George Langfield Wisdom is better than rubies” Will’s is a gentlemanly personality which ranks him high in the various phases of school life, social as well as scholastic. He has shown marked interest in football, basketball, and baseball, and he was elected boy councillor in his senior year. His out- of-school interests are reserved for stamp collecting and in sailing the bounding main. Will is courteous, both in class and to his fellow students, but a mis¬ chievous side permits him rarely to miss an occasion in playing some prank, for which he invariably teams up with Donald Leach. He has served on several dance committes and is always wiling to oblige any class in putting up the lights, again with his pal, Leach. Will’s ambition is to become a chemist. With your ability and ambition, Will, we are certain suc¬ cess will crown all your achievements. Donald Benjamin Leach ”10 God, thy country, and thy friend be true.” Donald, one of the scientific-minded members of the class, has always been on the job whenever the school needed an electrician for any of the school activities. He has been active in many of the school affairs, having been manager of the football team in his freshman and sophomore years and manager of the basketball team when he was a junior. In his sophomore year Donald was vice-president of the Science Club of which be was a member for four years. His interests are not only scientific, however, for in the newly organized Le Cercle Francais he was elected treasurer. Donald has taken the college course and intends to go to Brown University next Fall where he will major in chemical engineering. Because of his sincere interest in his work, we know Donald will make good. Janice Elizabeth Lockhart Content with the present whateir it may be.” Janice, who has made many friends, gets along with whomever she comes in contac t. Her motive in life is not only to make good at whatever she does, but also to find enjoyment in doing it. After getting her driver’s license, Janice acquired her own auto¬ mobile in which she drove groups of classmates and friends to many of the school games and dances. Being interested in many subjects, she has taken a general course during her four years at Somerset. Her thoughts of the future have varied from nursing to office work. However, we know her interest in whatever she finally undertakes will mark her for success. Marguerite Ann Maddock ’ Silence is more eloquent than words.” Marguerite is one of our quiet classmates whose beautiful blue eyes are the envy of her classmates. During her studies at S. H. S. she has followed the commercial course. Although Marguerite was not a participant in intramural sports, she was a faithful spectator at basketball and football games. A nightly visitor at the library, Marguerite spends many happy hours reading current literature; she is also an ar¬ dent movie fan. Marguerite’s plans for the future are indefinite, but her interest in the commercial field will probably provide a successful future. Isabel Harriet-Lee McClellan ”Mac” .... ”Lee” To a young heart everything is fun.” Isabel came to us in her junior year from Dean Academy. Although she has been with us only two years, she is very much a part of the Class of ’45. She has shown an interest in school activities by being a member of the Glee Club and serving on the Pep Squad for two years. In her senior year, she took part in the Dramatic Club and Le Cercle Fran¬ cois, and her job as head of the succ essful senior cake sale deserves special commendation. Mac hopes to go to junior college and then enter into social work. We hope she will be successful. Ethel Anna McFarlane ”Scotty” ”A merry heart doth doeth good like medicine.” Ethel is that vivacious senior with the cheerful disposition. She has been an outstanding member of the Class of 1945, always ready to take part in extra¬ curricular activities. She played basketball for three years and was a librarian for four years, holding the office of treasurer during her senior year. She played the violin in the Orchestra and was the girl councillor in her freshman year. She has always been selected to serve on decorating comhiittees for our dances. Scotty is a roller skating enthusiast and a lover of sports. She plans to attend a business school after graduation, and we feel sure that, with her cheerful disp osition and her agreeableness, she will make Somerset High proud of her in the business world. John McGrady, Jr. A lion among women, he is a most dreadful thing.” Mac came to Somerset High via Pottersville Grammar School. In his third year he was chosen boy councillor to represent our junior class. Chosen as one of the Somerset representatives to Boys’ State, he was elected County Commissioner. His ath¬ letic achievements in football and basketball deemed him man of the hour and he captained the basketball team to victory. His persuasiveness of manner and esquire-attire marked him a man among women. His sense of humor and ability to take a joke have been seen both in school and out. Mac was official S. H. S. chauffeur, ready to serve at all times with his “limousine.” We are certain Mac will attain suc¬ cess in his future ambition, that of an automobile salesman. Alfred Medeiros ”McGrew” .... ”Al” ”Let us live then, and he glad.” McGrew came to Somerset High from the Wilbur Grammar School, bringing with him his zestful, devil-may-care personality. Always an active member of the Class of ’45, a dance or social affair would not be complete without him. In ’41 he was a mem¬ ber of the Boys’ Glee Club, being a most valuable asset to that organization. Upon completion of Somerset High School, McGrew intends to join Uncle Sam’s Navy. Smooth sailing, Al. Mary A. Mori arty ”Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye.” Pretty and quiet Mary came to us from Pot¬ tersville and since then she has been dear to all her friends. Choosing the commercial course upon her entrance, she has gained respect from all her teach¬ ers. If you have enjoyed the refreshments at our class dances, you can thank Mary, for she is most certin to be on the refreshment committee. Mary is also a very good dancer, having received most of her practice at the U. S. O ' , with Pat Silvia. She can also drive, being one of the few senior girls who can. As yet, Mary has not decided what her future shall hold, but whatever it is, we all know she will succed. We wish you luck, Mary. William Oliveira Whchie” Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest of all the arts ’ Witchie is a forceful type of individual who really gets things accomplished. After a whirlwind campaign this year, he was elected president of the S. A. A. An excellent basketball player and gridiron star, he was the spearhead of the Somerset attack, breaking away time and again for sizeable gains. His favorite expressions, “Dream on!” and “Joke, joke!” will soon be forgotten by the class. Witchie wants to build in the future and our best wishes go with him in the field of carpentry. Dolores Sylvia Pacheco ’’Del” ’’The very flower of youth.” Dolores well deserves our vote of most attrac¬ tive and best looking senior girl. She always has a cheery greeting or compliment to pass along to everyone as she goes happily through the school day. Her pleasing personality has won her many friends among both her classmates and other mem¬ bers of the school, and in her senior year she was elected girl councillor and was chosen queen of the Winter Carnival. Dolores has taken a commercial course for four years and we feel confident that she will make anybody a good bookkeeper or secretary. Best wishes for the success she so well deserves. Jacqueline Ann Pavao ’’Jackie” ”I think no virtue goes with size.” Jackie, a diminutive little miss, always has a ready smile and cheery word for everyone. Although she is little, she has become a big part of the class. She plays the piano exceptionally well and, together with her singing, has brought many pleasant hours of enjoyment to her friends. She was a member of the Girls’ Glee Club and the Dramatic Club. Jackie is interested in becoming a hairdresser and plans tO ' attend school in the near future. With her inviting- personality we know she will hit the peak of per¬ fection. Best of luck, Jackie. Ann Patricia Ruby ' Her eyebrow dark showed spirit proud.” Ann, during her four years at Somerset High, has made friends in abundance with her cheery dis¬ position and ever ready smile. She was chosen most musical of the class and has lived up to this by her violin playing in the Orchestra and membership in the Girls’ Glee Club for four years. Ann has been an active member of school activities and was elected secretary of the Round Table. In her senior year she joined the newly founded Le Cercle Francais and Dramatic Club. Ann has followed a college course in preparation for entrance in the Union Hospital School for Nurses. We are sure that she will someday realize her ambition of becoming a nurse. Mary Patricia Silvia ”Fat” ”Patsy” ”She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on.” Pat came to us in 1941 from the Pottersville Grammar School. Since then she has done much to brighten the activities at Somerset High. At all dances you can count on Pat to help with the decora¬ tions; and the night of the dance, Patsy helps make dancing more pleasant, as she is a fine dancer. In her junior year she was elected secretary of the Student Association. She has belonged to the Glee Club for four years, the Pep Squad for two years, and was vice-president of the Dramatic Club. Pat hopes to become a fashion designer and plans to enter the Rhode Island School of Design. Best of luck, Pat; we know you will always be the “cream of the crop’’ in any fashion designing department. Marguerite Catherine Smith ”lt seemed the music melted in her throat.” Another quiet member of our class from the Village School is Marguerite, the one and only auburn-haired member of the class. Although she does not think herself “quiet,” we consider her as such. Her main interest is music and she possesses an excellent voice which has made her a member deluxe of the Girls’ Glee Club for three years. Mar¬ guerite has pursued a mixed commercial and col¬ lege course, which proves that it must be good to know a little of everything. Her ambition is to be¬ come a nurse and in this the Class of ’45 wishes her all luck, success, and happiness. Lorraine Louise Trudeau rrudy” ’ Doing well in whatever you do, without a thought of fame.” Trudy is one of our most popular classmates. Thoughtful in all her undertakings and always ready to lend a cheery word and a witty remark, she won the friendship of everyone. She has been active on decoration committees, intramural basketball, and as a Library Associate, and was vice-president of the Student Athletic Association during her junior year. Although she takes an interest in all sports, roller skating is by far her favorite pastime. Trudy, an honor roll regular, has excelled in the commer¬ cial course and her ability was proven by her ap¬ pointment as clerk for the local rationing board. She plans to enter business college in the fall. Good luck, Trudy, from all of us—your friends. Blanche Adel Waitt ”Oh, her heart is a free and a fetterless thing.” Gay and vivacious Blanche is always sure to be in the center of a group of laughing students. Her humor has made her number of friends endless. Since entering Somerset High, Blanche has spent two years in the Glee Club and she became a mem¬ ber of the newly formed Dramatic Club. She is one of the peppiest cheerleaders on the squad and can always be seen lending a lusty voice to cheer the boys on. It is with much of her help that our class dances have been well-decorated. Roller skating lures Blanche at least once a week to Cashman’s Rol¬ ler Rink and it can be called her favorite pastime along with drawing. Blanche, the baby of our class, plans to enter the field of fashion designing. Good luck! Mary Wawriw ”They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.” Mary has proven herself a just and reliable member of the Class of 1945. Always ready with a helping hand or a bit of advice, she has been inval¬ uable on committees and school organizations. In her sophomore and junior years she was elected girl councillor, and after being a library associate for two years, was chosen head librarian in her senior year. Mary was active in reorganizing the Round Table, of which she was elected vice-president, and she served as librarian of the Dramatic Club. She has come through high school with all honor marks and a record without a blemish. Mary was chosen by her classmates as the girl most likely to succeed. We are sure that she will climb to the top of the ladder of success in her chosen profession of nursing,, for which she plans to enter Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing after graduation. Best of luck, Mary! ur erv icemen With confidence in our armed forces, with unhounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph. So help us God.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt With special pride the Class of 1945 presents those of its members serving with the armed forces of the United States. We extend to them our sincerest best wishes and fervent prayer for a safe and speedy home-coming. Kenneth Booth S 1 C ”Ken” ”Kenny” Ken came to Somerset High in his freshman year from the Wilbur School and was admired for his quiet, unassuming ways. He was a member of the football squad and showed a great interest in athletics while in school, but he left us in his sopho¬ more year to join the Navy. He received his basic training at Newport and was then assigned to his ship, the U. S. S. City of Fort Worth, an Army Transport now on duty in the South Pacific. Al¬ though he is thousands of miles away, Kenny will always be a part of the Class of ’45. Thomas Casey Boyd S 2 C rom” Tom came to us in his sophomore year from Morton Junior High School, bringing with him his wit and humor. Although he was with us for only two years, his carefree manner made him well- known to everyone. At the beginning of his senior year, Tom left us to enter the Navy. He received his basic training at Sampson, New York, and is now attending Signalman School there. All your classmates join in wishing you the best of luck, Tom. Donald Edgecomb Gray Ph M 3 C Don” Don was one of our most popular classmates and no time was lost in electing him our class pres¬ ident in our freshman year. While at school he took a general course and, being fond of sports, entered into the football picture. In March of ’43 he left Somerset High for the Navy and received his basic training at Newport, R. I. After advanced schooling in Norman, Oklahoma, he left for overseas duty. Don is now on duty at a Marine Supply Depot on Saipan. The Class of ’45 is waiting for your return, Don. Aviation Cadet Lawrence Edward EIayden ’ Larry” His personality, as well as his popularity, will never be forgotten by Larry’s classmates whom he left in March of ’44 for the armed service. Larry came to us in his junior year from the Bristol Agri¬ cultural School and pursued a general course. To¬ gether with his chief interest in sports, which in¬ cludes track, basketball, and football, he was an ex¬ cellent dancer, attending practically all of our so¬ cial affairs. He is now stationed in Macon, Georgia, where he received his basic training. We wish you the best of luck, Larry, and we hope that someday that dream of owning your own farm will come true. Norman Lynch S 1 C ' ' Norm” Lynchy” Norm was with us during his freshman year and part of his sophomore year when he signed up for the Navy. While at Somerset High, he played a prominent part on the football squad and was known? by all for his ability as a member of the basketball team. He easily became friends with all whom he came in contact because of his cheerful and straight¬ forward manner. When he left Somerset High he was sent to Newport for his ’ boot training and is now on duty aboard the U. S. S. George E. Badger which is somewhere in the South Pacific. William Wedgewood Matthews F 2 C ' ' Bill” ' ' Billy-Goat” Bill Matthews will always be remembered by his classmates, not only for his wonderful person¬ ality, but also for his cheerfulness and amiability towards all. He left during his junior year to join the Navy, but he is especially revered by the class as he was our class president for two years. He was a member of the Varsity Club and received letters for playing football, baseball and basketball, being especially prominent on the football field. When he left for the Navy he was sent to Sampson, New York, where he received his boot training, and then to Newport, Rhode Island, to await his ship. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier, U. S. S. Randolph now in the South Pacific. Kenneth Joseph Rockett S 2 C Ken” Kenny” Kenny was one of the Village School boys. En¬ tering Somerset High School, he took a commercial course and was immediately marked as everyone’s pal. His high school career terminated during his junior year when he joined the Navy. He received his basic training at the Naval Training Center in Sampson, New York. Now stationed in Martha’s Vineyard, Kenny hag hopes of becoming an aerial gunner. Best of luck to you, Ken. Class Boy Girl Did Most for S. H. S. Paul Daley Faye Crocker Did Most for Class of ’45 George Auclair Dorothy Camara Most Likely to Succeed George Auclair Mary Wawriw Most Brilliant Raymond Boynton Dorothy Camara Most Studious Raymond Boynton Gertrude Cabral Most Popular Joseph Donahue Lorraine Trudeau Most Dignified Wilbert Langfield Mary Barlow Most Original Donald Leach Dorothy Camara Most Musical Ronald Fleming Ann Ruby Most Comical Joseph Donahue Marjorie Dafgard Most Romantic John McGrady Patricia Silvia Most Attractive Louis Ferreira Dolores Pacheco Most Versatile William Oliveira Faye Crocker Most Athletic William Oliveira Dorothy Camara Most Interesting Wilbert Langfield Marguerite Smith Most Agreeable Alfred Medeiros Ethel McFarlane Best Orator Donald Leach Dorothy Camara Best Dancer Ronald Fleming Patricia Silvia Best Singer Ronald Fleming Marguerite Smith Best Artist John McGrady Patricia Silvia Best Looking Louis Ferreira Dolores Pacheco Best Personality Joseph Donahue Lorraine Trudeau Wittiest Joseph Donahue Dorothy Camara Fashion Plate John McGrady Gertrude Cabral Flirt John McGrady Blanche Waitt Quietest Normand Boutin Evelyn Botelho Noisiest William Oliveira Marjorie Dafgard ass isiory. FRESHMAN YEAR Looking back over our high school days it all seems like a beautiful dream—a dream of cherished experiences shared together. I remember how anxious and a little timid we were when we first entered as students of Som¬ erset High in the fall of 1941. We had looked forward all summer with great expectation for that moment, and then it seemed impossible that we were really members of the high school student body. Our freshman class was a large one, consisting of eighty-seven members. At our first class meeting we were all rather shy, but with Mr. Thomas F. Eagan as our class adviser, we elected the following officers: President, Donald Gray Vice-President, Dorothy Camara Secretary, Ann Santos Treasurer, Paul Daley Girl Councillor, Ethel McFarlane Boy Councillor, George Auclair The first social event of our high school career was the Freshman Recep¬ tion under the auspices of the sophomores when we were officially greeted as members of Somerset High School. I remember how excited we were and how good it felt to have our upper classmen make us feel welcome. During those first few months of school most of us joined clubs. The Glee Club was very popular with both boys and girls. Also claiming our attention were the Science Club, athletic teams, and many other diversions from our regular studies. By Christmas we had grown used to the routine of high school life and we were much better organized as a class. On December 19 we sponsored our first social affair, the Christmas Dance, and I remember how proud we were when the excitement was all over and we realized it had been a big success. In January we started the New Year by sponsoring a roller skating party. We chartered buses and had an enjoyable time skating at the Portsmouth Rink. Several members of the other classes attended, and we were proud to show the upper classmen that we had some initiative. In no time at all, it seemed, June was upon us and we were no longer freshmen. It had been a very busy year and we had had a lot of fun working together. SOPHOMORE YEAR When the summer vacation was over, we entered as sophomores. I re¬ member how proud we were to no longer be the youngest members of the school. With Mr. Ralph C. Westcott as our adviser, we held our first class meeting soon after school started. Those elected to lead us that year were: President, William Matthews Vice-President, Dorothy Camara Secretary, Eaye Crocker Treasurer, Paul Daley Girl Councillor, Mary Wawriw Boy Councillor, Donald Gray Clubs and activities of the previous year were continued and improved, although several activities were cancelled because of the war. Events were carried on as near normal as possible. We sponsored the Freshman Reception, the first dance of the year. It was then our turn to be host to the new members of the school. In this year, also. Coach William Spokesfield left Somerset High and the class met to de¬ cide on a parting gift. Remember how sorry we all were to lose one of our best-liked teachers. JUNIOR YEAR In the fall of 1943, we were proud to enter the school as upper class- men. We were juniors and we were proud of our three years’ work that gave us that title. Our class officers for the year were: President, William Matthews George Auclair Vice-President, Dorothy Camara Secretary, Faye Crocker Treasurer, Paul Daley Girl Councillor, Mary Wawriw Boy Councillor, John McGrady Soon after the year got under way, the sophomores challenged our class in the purchase of war bonds and stamps. It was to be a contest lasting from October 20 to December 7, the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. By class vote we accepted the challenge, and we felt proud on winning the contest. It was not long after when we started discussion on what most of us consider the most pleasant event of the year, the purchase of our class rings. Because of wartime restrictions, it was necessary to have the same design as that of the previous year, but there was a special size Victory Ring for the boys. It seemed ages before the shipment of rings arrived, and I remember how very happy we were the day they came and how proud we were to show the symbol of our school to others. On February 11, 1944, we sponsored a mid-winter dance, the Winter Carnival. Committees were appointed, issues decided and carried out, and the dance was a success. In March we were faced with the problem of electing another president, which office was made vacant by the enlistment of William Matthews in the Navy. George Auclair was elected to succeed him as our president. In June we sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom in collaboration with the Seniors. The motif was that of spring and flowers. It was a gala affair and enjoyed by all who attended. Thus our third year at Somerset High ended. Many of us helped in various ways with graduation, after which we realized we had just one more year of high school left. SENIOR YEAR When the fall of 1944 came it seemed impossible that we were in our last year of high school. We began it with our usual enthusiasm, and the following officers were elected at the first class meeting: President, George Auclair Vice-President, Dorothy Camara Secretary, Faye Crocker Treasurer, Paul Daley Girl Councillor, Dolores Pacheco Boy Councillor, Wilbert Langfield It was decided to abandon the tradition of a Freshman Reception and the first dance of the year was sponsored by our class. We called it the ' Wel¬ come Dance.” In December we decided to sponsor a cake sale. It was held on Saturday in a local store, and cakes and candies were contributed by the students, friends, and parents. It was a very successful affair. There was a great interest in sports that year. We had a football team, cheerleaders, rallies, and all that goes with the school’s most popular sport. With the renewal of the Narry League, there was great interest in basketball, and both home and away games were attended by many. The spring was highlighted by a baseball team. Things were run at an almost pre-war tempo. There was renewed in¬ terest in everything, with the formation of many new clubs and the sponsor¬ ing of several more social events. There was the formation of Le Cercle Francais and the revival of the S. H. S. Dramatic Club and the Round Table. Physical education classes were Started once again for both boys and girls. A school newspaper, the Breeze, was organized and printed, adding new spirit and interest to the school. There were fifteen social events, highlighted by a Sadie Hawkins’ Day and a mid-winter formal in which a queen was elected. On the social calendar we sponsored a May time Dance on May 11, and again juniors and seniors sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom. The last part of the year was exceptionally busy with graduation pictures, studying for senior oral exams, our yearbook, the annual senior class banquet, and, of course, graduation. June 20, graduation night, is the date we shall remember most. It seemed that we had waited all our lives for that evening, and I remember how proud we were to hold our diplomas in our hands and tell the world we were ready to meet the problems it had to offer. And so, another happy chapter was brought to a close in the book of Somerset High School. ecy. On returning from a trip, I had time to reminisce and recall to mind the famous sights and persons I had seen. Starting out on the train to Boston, imagine my surprise when asked for my ticket to look up and see Jimmy Kiley in the uniform of chief conductor. Just then the train slowed down and look¬ ing out the window I caught a glimpse of George Auclair directing the building of the world’s largest suspension bridge across the Taunton River. While in Boston I ate at the Glass Bowl Restaurant, owned and operated by that, famous culinary artist. Marguerite Maddock. With a little time to spare before the plane pulled out for New York, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture on improving the social conditions which was given by Isabel McClellan, a social worker whose work was notable in that field. At the airport I talked with the pilot of the plane I was to board and felt quite at ease when I saw it was Louis Ferreira. On the plane the steward¬ ess, Laura Braga, made the travelers comfortable. Seated across from we was Paul Daley, president of Daley Aircraft Corporation, dictating to his secretary, Beatrice Bertholde. In front of me was Lt. Mary Barlow of the Army Nurse Corps who was on tour giving public appearances for the benefit of the Red Cross. In the rear of the plane was Helen Butler, now married, with her three children. When the plane landed, the first thing I did was seek a drug store to buy a coke. I came to a large store, and while there, I saw Evelyn Botelho, secretary to the owner, assisting Normand Boutin, the pharmacist, in taking inventory. Leaving the drug store I sauntered through Central Park and passed Marjorie Dafgard who, with a governess, was taking hre baby for a walk. She met D oris Comeau, who was wheeling a baby carriage, and the two entered into a lively discussion on the merits of different baby foods. I next entered one of New York’s most exclusive clothing stores and was met by the manager who turned out to be Jacqueline Pavao. She showed me some of the newly styled clothes which were modeled by Blanche Waitt and designed by the Hollywood designer, Patricia Silvia. Like every visitor to New York, I had the desire to see a radio broad¬ cast from Radio City, so I secured tickets for one of my favorite programs. It was a show of fun and laughter starring Joey Donahue, comedian and im¬ personator, and featuring Ronald Fleming, his orchestra and vocalist. Mar¬ guerite Smith. The thrill of the evening came when the announcer, Russell Harrison, introduced the guest star of the show, the lovely Hollywood actress, Dolores Pacheco. In the evening I went to see the stage play, The Whisper,” written and directed by Theresa Margaret Greene and starring Mary Moriarty. After the play was over, Marion Cadorette, journalist for the N. Y. Times, interviewed the celebrities in the lobby. The day before I left for Washington, I wanted to see Manhattan from the highest point, so I took the elevator to the top of the Empire State Build¬ ing. In the distance I could see the Government Housing Project which was being built by the W. Oliveira Contracting Corporation. I started down to meet the elevator and on the first floor of offices I heard a screech and a yell. I looked around and went on my way when I saw that the vociferous bellowing came from the office of Lorraine Trudeau, dentist. A few floors down I met Gertrude Cabral, New York’s most noted woman lawyer, going into the office of Janice Lockhart’s Insurance Co. I took the elevator to the ground floor and on leaving the building I stopped to make a long distance telephone call. Because of difficulties the head operator was called whose pleasant voice I recognized as that of Mildred Goff. Desiring to motor to Washington, I went to the McGrady Auto Dealer’s Association and told Ethel McFarlane, the bookkeeper and secretary, what I wanted. She showed me into the office and, after a brief discussion with John McGrady, manager, I was whizzing merrily on my way to the capital of the country. Through Dorothy Camara, private secretary to Raymond Boynton, sen¬ ator from Massachusetts, I was able to sit in the balcony and watch a meeting of Congress. Seated next to me was Mary Wawriw, a nurse just returned from aiding in the rehabilitation of China, and with her was Lt. Ann Ruby of the Navy Nurse Corps who had been stationed in Hawaii. Leaving there I made my way to the airport and passing by a large advertising agency, I saw Donald Leach and Wilbert Langfield, chemists for DuPont, discussing their advertising campaign for the next month with Ruth Ducharme, advertising manager. At the airport I bought the best seller, Medicine in the Amazon,” written by Roberta Dickinson, a medical missionary just returned from South America. The trip home proved to be interesting when I saw my fellow passengers were Chief Petty Officer Alfred Medeiros of the Navy who was going home on leave, and Faye Crocker, superintendent of nurses at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. Thus we find the graduates of the Class of ’45 scattered far and wide, each a credit to his Alma Mater and his country. Class Officers o President . George Edward Auclair Vice-President . Dorothy Camara Secretary . Faye Lenora Crocker Treasurer . Paul J. Daley Councillor . Dolores Sylvia Pacheco Councillor . Wilbert George Langfield Somerset High Alma Mater ' ' r Hail Alma Mater! Hail to the school of our heart, Through years of devotion we never will part, We’ll carry on for dear old Somerset: Thy spirit will bring us the light. With loyal hearts so true, we pay our debt to you. All hail to the Blue and the White! Hail Alma Mater! Hail to the Blue and the White! Thy glorious tradition forever be bright, We’ll carry on the torch of victory In praise of your name and the right. Forever and a day, to you we’ll honor pay, All hail to the Blue and the White! ' ’ 7 u’e work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples, they will crumble into dust: but if we work upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with prin¬ ciples, with the just fear of God and love of our fellow- men, we engrave on those tablets something which will brighten to all eternity.” SCHOOL MOTTO ’Carpe Diem” Seize the Opportunity VICTORY SONG {Dedicated to all men who have worn the Blue and White ' ) The Blue and White forever Honor, honor to those who Carry on, marching on Onward to victory! We’ll fight on for Somerset Proudly, carry her banner high In defeat or triumph sweet. Her name will never die. The Blue and White forever Fight! Fight! Fight for the Blue and White To the end, we will bend ON TO VICTORY! (Tune: The Ranger’s Song”) STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is composed of the officers of each class and the four officers of the Student Athletic Association, making twenty-eight mem¬ bers in all. As Congress represents the United States, the Student uncil is the governing body of the school. It is conducted according to parliamentary law, and it is Young America at work for Democracy. It regularly has two monthly meetings. This year, in addition to its regular duties, the Student Council spon¬ sored two extra social events, a Sadie Hawkins’ Day and the Winter Carnival, a semi-formal dance. OFFICERS President, William Oliveira Vice-President, Arleen Murray Secretary, Lorraine Loiselle Treasurer, Louis Ferreira SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES George Auclair Dolores Pacheco Paul Daley Faye Crocker Dorothy Camara Wilbert Langfield JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES John Butterworth Rita Bouley William Doonan Patricia Lynch Rhoda Leonard Norman Fortier SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Jewell Joan Rothwell Thomas Doyle Virginia Crossley Mary Velozo William Turcotte FRESHMEN REPRESENTATIVES Joseph Rosolowski Jacqueline Manning John Simbrom Doris Booth Mary Fitzgerald Albert Hibbert ROUND TABLE When Miss Doris J. McCarthy left Somerset High in 1943, the Round Table, which was organized by her in 1938, was without an adviser. This year it was reorganized under the capable leadership of Miss Alice C. Harrington. Differing from the other clubs of the school, the Round Table is patented after King Arthur’s Round Table. In an investiture ceremony, each member is dubbed with the name of one of the famous knights and is addressed as such at all meetings. Previous years have found countries and their individual problems as the main topic, but this year the Round Table has focused its attention upon the prevailing political philosophies—democracy, communism. Fascism, Nazism, and socialism. The controversies held at meetings over the various political aspects were, without a doubt, the chief reason such an interest was held in the organization. The chief event of the Round Table is planned for April when it will present its assembly, Democracy on Trial,’’ which will be in form of a court trial with a judge, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and witnesses. The good and bad phases of democracy will be discussed. The Knights of the Round Table will complete their year with a banquet. Officers and members of the organization with their official titles are: Miss Harrington—Merlin the Wise President Dorothy Camara—King Arthur Vice-Pres. Mary Wawriw—Sir Launfal the Faithful Treasurer Ruth Ducharme—Sir Percivale the Peacemaker Secretary Ann Ruby—Sir Bolin the Adventurer John Butterworth—Sir Tristram the Bold Anne Driscoll—Sir Geraint the Friendly Robert Frenette—Sir Lavaine the Sincere Marguerite McNeil—Sir Kay the Industrious _ Y m;onn Tolkr,f_Q;r T THE BREEZE The Breeze was organized this year for the first time since 1926. It is the school newspaper composed of comments, school events, sports, and per¬ sonalized news. It is printed every two weeks by the Spectator Press. Orders are taken in the cafeteria two days previous to its publication, and each issue is sold for five cents. Its contents have been increased from four sheets to six, and various advertisments have recently become a part of the Breeze. The editorial staff is composed of: EDITOR Eaye Crocker ASSOCIATE EDITOR Anna Madden SPORTS REPORTERS Arthur Marchand Louis Mendes Thomas Jewell REPORTERS Dorothy Camara Thomas Doyle Rhoda Leonard William Sullivan Joan Linley BUSINESS MANAGER Norman Fortier ADVISER Miss Marie Eagan LIBRARY ASSOCIATES The Library Associates are the librarians of Somerset High School, or- ganizecl as a club, and dividing their many duties among themselves under a chairman who this year has been Mary Wawriw. All officers of the club are regularly seniors, the roster, in addition to the chairman, being for 1944-45: Seniors—Mary Wawriw, Chairman; Faye Crocker, Vice-Chairman; Mar¬ guerite McNeil, Secretary; Ethel McFarlane, Treasurer; Lorraine Trudeau. Juniors—Marilyn Chace, Phyllis Mycock, Rhoda Leonard, Anne Driscoll, Virginia Bowers. Sophomores—Joan Rothwell, Jeanne Bouley, Janice Williamson, Vir¬ ginia Crossley, Eleanor Bodwell. Their duties are many, from the recording of new books to the yearly inventory in June. It is said that a woman’s work is never done”; neither is a Library Associate’s. And it grows every year as the Library enlarges. It seems incredible that S.H.S. has nearly 3,000 books and catalogs. Keeping track of these and of the pupils who take them out is a matter of much detail. This year for the first time, our library has contributed books and maga¬ zines for the enjoyment of servicemen in nearby camps. The year will be climaxed with the librarians’ annual banquet and theater party in June. DRAMATIC CLUB After two years of inactivity the Somerset High School Dramatic Club was reorganized under a new constitution with Miss Alice C. Harrington as dramatic coach. Meetings were held every week on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, with two evening meetings a month. Plays were given by mem¬ bers of the club to the group to gain practice in acting and to improve poise, diction, and voice cultivation. One of these plays, The Persecuted Maiden” or Curses, Foiled Again,” was presented to the entire student body on Sadie Hawkins’ Day along with an old-time minstrel show. An annual tradition of the Dramatic Club is its Dramatic Night presen¬ tation in May. The club’s tentative program includes three one-act plays, Submerged,” The Bridegroom Waits,” and Elmer and the Lovebug.” Membership was constantly increasing in the club through th e year and has now reached the total of 31. The officers elected at the beginning of the year are: President, Joseph Donahue Secretary, Dorothy Camara Vice-President, Patricia Silvia Treasurer, Thomas Doyle Librarian, Mary Wawriw Seniors—Faye Crocker, Margaret Greene, Mary Barlow, - Marion Cad- orette, Marjorie Dafgard, Ronald Fleming, Isabel McCellan, Jacqueline Pavao, Ann Ruby, Blanche Waitt, Ruth Ducharme, William Oliveira. Juniors—Anna Madden, Arleen Murray, Alcide Morrell, Edward Chat- terton, Virginia Bowers, Laura Oliveira, Anne Driscoll, Marguerite McNeil, Shirley Sanborn, Arthur Marchand, John Butterworth, William Doonan. Sophomores—Marjorie Boynton, Maureen Hayden. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Somerset High’s Glee Club, under the able supervision of Miss Ruth B. Eddy, enrolled in the fall with a record membership of 78 girls. The addi¬ tion of a number of new selections, with popular numbers included, provided variety and made the weekly meetings enjoyable as well as educational. The officers of the Glee Club are: Marjorie Dafgard, president; Anna Madden, secretary; Dolores Lynch, treasurer; Margaret Greene and Roberta Dickinson, librarians; and Shirley Sanborn, pianist. Other members of the club include: Seniors—Marguerite Smith, Gertrude Cabral, Isabel McClellan, Doris Comeau, Ann Ruby, Patricia Silvia, Mildred Goff, Dorothy Camara, Beatrice Bertholde, Evelyn Botelho, Marion Cadorette. Juniors—Rita Bouley, Phyllis Mycock, Lorraine Loiselle, Priscilla Ab¬ bott, Laura Oliveira, Barbara Shannon, Edna Snyder, Anne Kenney, Genevieve Estrella, Myra Veloza, Janet Barrar, Patricia Hayden, Marilyn Chace, Con¬ stance Ploski, Claire Silvia, Phyllis Lawton, Marjorie Boulay. Sophomores—Barbara Counsell, Beatrice Holt, Virginia Crossley, Doris Fairclough, Colene Marchbanks, Elizabeth Nolan, Shirley Wilson, Clotilde Souza, Lorraine Ferland, Wanda Tolpa, Eleanor Bodwell, Lorraine Souza, Elsie Oliveira, Ruth Weeden, Dolores Lynch, Shirley Haggerty, Carolyn San¬ tos, Madelyn Goff, Dorothy Botelho, Roberta Chace. Freshmen—Lorraine Lacerda, Claire Goss, Irene Clarkson, Doris Booth, loan Miller, Beatrice Bienvenue, Jeanette Bibeau, Jacqueline Sherman, Ruth Gallagher, Agnes Tavares, Anna Raposa, Norma Williams, Beatrice Shaw, Gertrude Curt, Theresa Oliver, Barbara Southworth, Joan Linley, Cynthia Greene, Phyllis Walker, Mary Fitzgerald, Grace Doucette. THE ORCHESTRA The Somerset High School Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Ruth B. Eddy, has entertained both members of the school and the public with their excellent performances, one of which was an interesting presentation given when Dr. Gerald, the Danish mind reader, gave a performance for the Som¬ erset Women’s Club in the early part of the year. New music purchased through the year consisted of Sigmund Romberg and Victor Herbert medleys. The Orchestra is striving toward presenting an interesting musical program for graduation. The following members compose the Orchestra: Violins: Ann Ruby Virginia Bowers Priscilla Marsh George Whiton Bass: Jean Harrington Clarinets: Robert Alves William Hinton Thomas Stansfield Caleb Whiton Trumpets: Arthur Marchand Thomas Daley Anthony Amaral Joseph Rosolowski Saxophone: Bells: Drums: Piano: John Alyward Robert McClary Raymond Lussier Shirley Sanborn Dorothy Wood The newly organized French club, Le Cercle Francais, under the super¬ vision of Miss Mary Louise Walsh, has proven to be a success, with many students attending its weekly meetings. At various meetings French conversations between two people were planned and given as amusing entertainment for the members. Both the na¬ tional anthem of France, La Marseillaise,” and the Star Spangled Banner” were learned in French. Meetings were closed with the singing of these Songs. A much appreciated gesture made by the school to the club was the pur¬ chase of a set of recordings, both narrative and conversational. From these records, Le Cercle Francais was afforded much entertainment, as well as being given helpful suggestions in conversational French. The first social event sponsored by Le Cercle Francais was La Car- mognole,” a dance which was enjoyed immensely by all who attended. Officers of Le Cercle Francais are; President, Everett Bennett Treasurer, Donald Leach Vice-President, Janet Barrar Secretary, Virginia Bowers Seniors-— George Auclair, Raymond Boynton, Laura Braga, Gertrude Cab¬ ral, Marion Cadorette, Faye Crocker Marjorie Dafgard, Roberta Dickenson, Ruth Ducharme, Mildred Goff, Isabel McClellan, Ann Ruby, Marguerite Sfyiith, Mary Wawriw. Juniors—John Butterworth, Edward Chatterton, William Doonan, Ann Driscoll, Robert Frenette, Rhoda Leonard, Anna Madden, Marguerite McNeil, Alcide Morrell, Arleen Murray, Shirley Sanborn, Laura Oliveira. Sophomores—Barbara Counsell. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club under the direction of Mr. Ralph C. Westcott as ad¬ viser and Edward Chatter ton as president enjoyed a very successful year. The new freshmen members were numerous and contributed much to the organi¬ zation. At the beginning of the year numerous experiments were performed by different members of the club. Several dissections of various species were also performed. A field trip is being planned for the latter part of the year. The club hopes for an even more interesting program for next year with the cooperation of the old and new members. The officers for the year were: President, Edward Chatterton Vice-President, Joan Rothwell Secretary, Maureen Hayden Treasurer, Everett Kasher Other members of the club are; Marjorie Boynton Gertrude Curt . Donald Cox Joan Linley Inez Cell Robert McCleary Thomas Jewell Joseph Rosolowski Janice Williamson Beatrice Shaw Doris Booth William Sullivan Phyllis Walker CHEERLEADERS Hats off to the ten peppiest girls in Somerset High! Last year they started on their way under the leadership of Ginny Durfee. This year they have continued the good work with Faye Crocker as head cheerleader and Miss Barbara Worton as adviser. The squad consists of: Seniors ' . Faye Crocker, Gertrude Cabral, Dotty Camara, Isabel McClellan, Pat Silvia, Blanche Waitt. Juniors ' . Rita Boulay, Ginny Bowers, Anna Madden, Connie Ploski. One of the most exciting moments was the day the whole squad piled into Mrs. Silvia’s car to breathlessly secure those scrumptious Fifth Avenue” outfits of white woolen jackets and navy blue pleated skirts. Their first ex¬ perience of the year was the big Case game at Swansea. On the rival’s field the girls really showed their true spirit. Then came the dynamic return of Case vs. Somerset. It was a big day under the supervision of the Cheerlead¬ ers with a Pep Rally and the assembly taken over by the girls. Who can for¬ get the coffin being paraded around the rooms and the seemingly endless Snake Dance? That day the loyal hearts of all the students burst forth to make a pandemonium in the auditorium. After the game was a big dance with the Case team as our guests. It was that night that the Cheerleaders awarded a white sport sweater to Teddy Leonard who was injured at one of the games. In January the girls got together and started practicing for the basketball games. Ooooo—those aches and pains! The squad was divided into the Senior and Junior groups and a special schedule planned. Despite all the bad weather there was always a squad on hand to cheer the boys on. Nice gals—those Cheerleaders! FOOTBALL Returning to the gridiron wars after a year’s absence, Somerset High fielded a green and inexperienced eleven. Led by Captain Paul Daley, the lone veteran, the team rounded into shape quickly and progressed tremen¬ dously as the season advanced, scoring its first touchdown in the second Case game and winning its final game against Diman, 13-7. Coach Nawrocki proved to be a capable mentor and put in long hours of patient practice with the boys. Attendance was regular at the practice sessions and the pl ayers gave freely of their time and effort, working with a will and displaying a contagious spirit. However, the team did not measure up to the standards of former years as is indicated by the record of one win, one tie, and four losses. Somerset dropped two games each to Case and the Coyle Jayvees and played a scoreless tie with Westwood High. The Case games were rugged tussles and the Raid¬ ers bowed to the Cardinals only after putting up a stiff battle. Captain Daley and Quarterback Bill Talbot received honorable mention from the Boston Globe. The Narry League did not operate for the third straight year. FOOTBALL PERSONAL WRITEUPS COACH STEVE NAWROCKI Mathematics teacher at Durfee, gave his after¬ noons to coach the Somerset football team. Had only green material to work with but, all things considered, did a fine job. Was a hard worker and kept the boys on their toes. Was well-liked by the players. CAPT. PAUL DALEY, ' 45 — Outstanding on both offense and defense. Left Tackle Held line together. Excellent blocker and tackier. Suffered a leg injury late in the season which kept him out of the final game. LOUIS FERREIRA, ' 45 — Versatile player. Started games at both guard Center and end. Was good lineman and often broke up plays in opponent’s backfield. WILLIAM OLIVEIRA, ' 45 — Very aggressive and spirited player. Did most Halfback of the ball carrying and also tried his hand at passing and punting. Never quit trying. JOHN McGRADY, ' 45— Handled the passing and kicking. Served as Halfback safety man and was efficient in knocking down and intercepting enemy passes. EDWARD LEONARD, ' 46 — Fine blocker and tackier. Diagnosed plays ac- Left End curately. Covered points well. Received a severe knee injury in the Westwood game that sidelined him for the re¬ mainder of the season. ARTHUR MARCHAND, ' 46 — Was a hard runner and ripped big holes in Fullback the opposing line, going through for good gains. Backed up the line on the defense. Blocked and tackled well. JOSEPH ARRUDA, ' 47— Played his position well and opened holes for Left Guard backs. Expert at recovering fumbles. Was light but aggressive. Difficult to get a play by. WILLIAM TALBOT, ' 46— Directed the team with skill, calling the right Quarterback, Halfback play at the right time. A master at quarter¬ back sneaks and an efficient line backer-up. Was an exceptionally fast run¬ ner and also tossed passes occasionally. ARTHUR KASHAR, ' 47— Center A very alert player. Was an accurate passer- back and operated effectively behind the line. stopping many opponent thrusts and intercepting passes often. JOHN MURPHY, ' 46— Quarterback and alert signal caller. Diminutive but full of fight. A hard worker, always willing to learn. Was good ball handler JOSEPH WOLSTENCROFT ' 48- Halfback - Developed rapidly at the close of the season. A hard charging back, he picked his openings. JOHN LYNCH, ' 48— End An excellent pass receiver. Got down fast un¬ der punts and was a fine blocker and tackier. RICHARD CROWE, ' 47— Right Tackle A good defensive lineman. Opened holes for offensive thrusts and was a fine tackier. LOUIS MENDES, ' 46— Right Guard rier for losses. A hard and willing worker, always giving his best. Was fast and often threw the ball car- ALCIDE MORRELL, ' 46— Right End interference for runners. A good defensive end and fine pass receiver. Blocked and tackled well. Provided effective ROBERT MOSHER, ' 47— Tackle takes of his opponents. Fast and aggressive. Was a good blocker and tackier. Always quick to capitalize on the mis- RAYMOND BOYNTON, ' 45— Manager Faithfully executed all tasks assigned to him and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. Also served as scorer and handled publicity. Other members of the squad were Joseph Donahue, Alfred Medeiros,, William Doonan, William True, William Turcotte, Raymond Lussier, Francis Fussier, Roger Bridge, Fernand Cordeiro, John Aylward, Thomas Jewell, Thomas Daley, and Robert Kydd. BASKETBALL 1944-45 marked the appearance of another of Somerset High’s success¬ ful basketball teams. This year’s quintet, under the able leadership of Captain McGrady, finished the season with a record of ten victories and five defeats. The Narry League resumed operation for the first time in three years and Dighton took home the bunting. In league competition, Somerset had a 7-3 record, splitting with Westport and dropping a pair of decisions to Dighton. The Raiders finished in third place. Principal O’Toole took over the coaching reins for the second time in three seasons and again turned out a winning combination. The Jayvee team, after a slow start, developed rapidly and, paced by Jim Kiley, broke even in the season’s play, winning eight and losing eight. Over the complete schedule, the varsity team scored 486 points to 433 for the opposition, a per game average score of 32 2 5-29. The Jayvees scored 281 while the opposition rolled up 318 for an average of 17.5-20 per game. Over a three year span Somerset basketball squads have won 28 games while losing 12, for a grand percentage of .700. BASKETBALL PERSONAL WRITEUPS COACH AUSTIN J. O ' TOOLE Devoted his afternoons to instructing the hoop squad and did a creditable job. Drilled the boys well in the fundamentals and stressed the importance of keeping in top physical condition. A favorite among the players. ASST. COACH HARRY BOUDAKAN Was appointed director of physical education at Somerset High in January. Handled the Jayvee team and took over the baseball coaching reins in May. Was well liked by the players. CAPT. JOHN McGRADY, ' 47— A good ball handler and accurate shooter. Was Center particularly good from the foul line. Also a good play maker and court general. GEORGE SNYDER, ' 48— The freshman sensation. Fitted into the attack Forward nicely, passing accurately and dribbling low, keeping the ball away from the opponent. Very good on lay-ups. ALEX ROTSKO, ' 47 — Played his best ball during the first half of the Forward season. Developed rapidly. First year on varsity. BILL TALBOT, ' 46— Very aggressive and determined player. Had a Guard fast break and often intercepted passes. Not a high scorer, but an excellent defensive man. BILL ANGELL, ' 46— A hard worker. Always alert and controlled Guard the backboards remarkably well, going high into the air for rebounds. Had a good eye and was the cleanest player on the floor. WILLIAM OLIVEIRA, ' 45— Missed the first part of the season because of Forward illness but rounded into form quickly upon his return. Had a good eye for the basket and was very aggressive. JOHN MURPHY, ' 46— A versatile player who could play any position Forward and Guard equally well. Excelled on both offense and de¬ fense. Passed, dribbled, and shot well. Most consistent player on- the floor. ARTHUR KASHAR, ' 47— Could fill any position if necessary. Flashed Guard real ability at times. Better on offense than defense. Somerset 36 Diman 34 Somerset 33 Prevost 15 Somerset 43 Bristol Aggies 26 Somerset 30 Dartmouth 24 Somerset 25 Dighton 55 Somerset 37 Westport 25 Somerset 39 Prevost 26 Somerset 37 Diman 29 Somerset 26 Westwood 27 Somerset 32 Bristol Aggies 20 Somerset 32 Y. M. C. A. Bruins 19 Somerset 26 Dighton 29 Somerset 22 Westport 51 Somerset 41 Westwood 23 Somerset 27 Dartmouth 30 MEMOIRS VIII SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1945 Advertising Section The Class of 1945 extends its sincere thanks to the Advertisers whose generous cooperation has made possible the publication of Memoirs VIII. Success To Our Somerset High Graduates From CREAMRICH ICE CREAM CO. 1165-1167 County Street Somerset Centre, Massachusetts The Best Ice Cream for Miles Around Is Made Right Here In Your Home Town.” Compliments of LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS 650 DA VOL STREET FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Something to remember you by A good picture of you will keep the happy and important occasions of your life fresh in your memory. Have those portraits taken by your official school photographer ... A specialist in natural, true to life por¬ traits that you will treasure. PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO 4TH FLOOR CHERRY WEBB’S Fall River Compliments of Compliments of EASTERN PROVISION CO. A FRIEND Compliments of Compliments of PURITAN STORE JAMES H. WILSON 1118 COUNTY STREET INC. SOMERSET CENTRE TELEPHONE 8-5531 COAL OF QUALITY Groceries-Fruit-Meat-Vegetables NEW ENGLAND COKE Manager—Lambert Desnoyers OFFICE 6-8791 YARD 2-5791 Compliments of A. H. HOOD CO. Insurance .and Insurance Service Of Every Kind Fall River Cooperative Bank Bldg. 26 BEDFORD STREET, FALL RIVER, MASS. GETTING AHEAD To Graduates of Somerset High School, Who Are Looking Ahead, The Allen School Offers These Advantages A Direct Road to a Definite Goal in Business. Our Intensive Training Supplements High School Education, and Provides the Entering Wedge into the Field of Business. Minimum Time is Required for Preparation Because Only Essential Business Subjects Are Included in the Courses. A Considerable Saving of Time and Money, Because of the Shorter Time Required. A Smaller School Permits More Personalized Attention, Therefore Advancement is Rapid. A College Grade Student Body. A Business Environment, with Modern Office Equipment and a Business-Like Atmosphere. Free Placement Service. Fall Term Begins September 4, 1945. ALLEN SCHOOL Granite Block Tel. 9-6101 Fall River, Mass. ADAMS BOOKSTORE, INC. Books, Stationery, Office Supplies Compliments of SPECIALTIES:— LOOSE LEAF BOOKS FILING CABINETS LEATHER GOODS GREETING CARDS SCHOOL EQUIPMENT WALTER C. FRAZE School Supplies a Specialty 165 North Main Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of FOSTER’S SPORT SHOP MCWhirr’S 81 Pleasant Street TELEPHONE 5-7416 Fall River’s Largest Department Store Sporting Goods Toys Fall River’s Largest Sport Shop Compliments of HOTEL VIKING NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND MACKENZIE WINSLOW LUMBER — GRAIN Yard — 698 Rodman Street Elevator — 577 Davol Street Fall River, Mass. Telephone 6-8563 Compliments of Compliments of AUCLAIR’S MARKET THE 64 Brightman Street “Located Just Over the Bridge” PARKS COMPANY Meats and Groceries of MANUFACTURERS OF the Finest Quality Parks” Pure Shellac TELEPHONE 2-4951 . SOMERSET, MASS. Compliments of A. G. w. j. HOWLAND 26 Bedford St. Fall River Real Estate Insurance ESTABLISHED 1896 DIAL 9-6762 Success to the Somerset High School Graduates Class of 1945 from Compliments of NONPAREIL LUNCHEONETTE H. P. HOOD AND SON, INC. 84 Barret St. Fall River, Mass. Milk and Ice Cream SWANSEA PRINT WORKS, INC. ESTABLISHED 1890 Dyers, Printers, and Finishers of Cotton Piece Goods for the Drapery Trade Swansea, Massachusetts FREIGHT AND EXPRESS ADDRESS FALL RIVER, MASS. BUTLER’S Congratulations to SERVICE STATION The Class of ’45 RALPH BUTLER, Prop. GRAY Distributors of TYPEWRITER CO. TYDOL PRODUCTS W. SEYMOUR GRAY FALL RIVER, MASS. 1117 County Street NEWPORT, R. I. TEL. F. R. 3-1741 Somerset Centre For Compliments of 57 Years CROSS SON Graduates of this successful business school have achieved success and promo¬ tion in Business and Government Employ. Florist” SOUND COURSES EXPERTLY TAUGHT SOMERSET CENTRE Flowers for All Occasions TELEPHONE 2-6891 Official Florists for Somerset High SECRETARIAL STENOGRAPHIC COMMERCIAL-FINISHING ACCOUNTING MACHINE CALCULATION CIVIL SERVICE THIBODEAU Business College Hudner Bldg. Opp. Cherry’s Compliments of F. H. KINGSLEY 687 DA VOL STREET Fall River, Mass. Compliments of EASTERN MASS. STREET RAILWAY COMPANY J. KENNETH RILEY, Manager Compliments of Compliments of NORTH END EISH MARKET i 139 BRIGHTMAN STREET BONATT’S BAKERY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OF HIGHEST QUALITY Cleanliness Is Our Proudest Display PHONE TAUNTON 2776 BLANCHETTE AND LUND EOUNDRY CO. FIRST QUALITY GRAY IRON AND SEMI STEEL CASTINGS 13 PORTER STREET TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS WILFRED BLANCHETTE Compliments of GLENDALE POULTRY FARM SOMERSET, MASS. LOCATED JUST NORTH OF MASONIC HALL DAY OLD CHICKS Compliments of KAPLAN’S FURNITURE STORE 139 PLEASANT ST. COR. OF 4TH and PLEASANT STS. Fall River, Mass. Compliments of SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL BREEZE STAFF MAPLE TREE DAIRY C. E. NELSON, Prop. PASTEURIZED MILK 132 BARLOW STREET Fall River, Mass. Tel. Conn. Our Milk Is Used in the S. H. S. Cafeteria Compliments of COMMUNITY BAKERY 143 BRIGHTMAN STREET ' We Bake for Weddings and All Special Occasions” LIVING ROOM BED ROOM Compliments of CAROL KYDD’S Congratulations to FISH CHIP SHOP The Class of 1945 O 2637 RIVERSIDE AVENUE • Somerset Centre Telephone 2-6854 MODERN FURNITURE CO. Compliments of 376 SOUTH MAIN ST. MARCHAND’S CAFE MEMBER GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE GUILD r 76 BRIGHTMAN ST. Fall River, Mass. Compliments of PHIL’S BARBER SHOP 406 LINDSEY STREET Compliments of BUY YOUR VITAMINS AT AN OLD TAX SAVER GOODFELLOW’S DRUG STORE 1150 NORTH MAIN ST. Fall River, Mass. Telephone 8-5391 Headquarters for SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN PENS Sheaffer — Moore — Esterbrook UNDERWOOD PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS CELL MOTOR SALES R. A. WILCOX CO., INC. 116-120 BEDFORD ST. CALL 5-7838 Compliments of CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE SAXE’S INC. The Children’s Shop 195 SO. MAIN STREET Fall River, Mass. ATLANTIC LUBRICATION GOODYEAR TIRES Compliments of PINEAULT’S MARKET Compliments of BEST LUMBER CO. 794 N. MAIN ST., FALL RIVER TELEPHONE 2-1832 Compliments of STENOTYPE, SHORTHAND ARTHUR A. PLANTE SON TYPEWRITING BOOKKEEPING JEWELER ACCOUNTING Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and ACADEMY BLDG. CIVIL SERVICE COURSES SUITE 221 Fall River, Mass. Day and Evening Classes FALL RIVER Compliments of BUSINESS INSTITUTE LEO’S PHARMACY 209 FRANKLIN STREET 98 BRIGHTMAN STREET Fall River, Mass. Tel. 2-5861 r Fall River, Mass. Dial 2-9682 LECOMTE’S DAIRY DAIRY PRODUCTS 160 LEONARD STREET Compliments of Fall River, Mass. Dial 7-9812 DIGHTON ROCK Compliments of EARM DAEGARD’S AUTO ELECTRICIANS DIGHTON, MA S. CARBURETION SERVICE 283 PLEASANT STREET Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of THE SPECTATOR JOS. A. BOWEN CO. 100 PLEASANT ST. Fall River MULLER’S Coal - Coke - Oil AUTO REPAIR SHOP Timken Silent Automatic THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD IS THE ONE YOU NOW OWN Oil Burners COUNTY STREET TEL. ,5-7201 Telephone 6-8554 MASON’S Compliments of BESSE-RUSSELL’S MEN’S BOYS ' CLOTHING New England’s Largest FURNISHINGS Furniture Showrooms 221 SOUTH MAIN ST. Fall River, Mass. PLYMOUTH AVE. AT Compliments of RODMAN STREET AMARAL’S DAIRY Fall River, Mass. 49 MURRAY STREET Fall River, Mass. Compliments of MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT 99 PLEASANT ST. Fall River, Mass. PANNETON’S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Drugs - Chemicals - Rubber Goods Photographic and Physicians’ Supplies 1112 County Street, Somerset Centre Dial 5-7061 Victor N, Panneton, Ph.G., Prop. Registered Pharmacist Compliments of SOMERSET FOOD MART EDWARD SONION, Prop. PEERLESS LAUNDRY, INC. Service Sanitation — Satisfaction 1668 PLEASANT STREET Fall River Dial 9-6497 Compliments of MAGONFS RESTAURANT BAKERY 299 SOUTH MAIN STREET Compliment s ot BERUBE’S DAIRY 93 BUFFINTON STREET, SOMERSET, MASS. ALBERT BERUBE, PROP. Fall River, Mass. Compliments of REGAL FLOOR COVERING CO. 152 NORTH MAIN STREET Fall River, Mass. WEDDING INVITATIONS BONNE AU’S PRINTING CARD SHOP 93 NORTH MAIN STREET Fall River, Mass. PHOEBE’S American and Chinese Food We specialize in Chicken and Steak Dinners 1026 County St., Somerset Centre Phone 2-9334 CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR THE DURATION OPEN REST OF THE WEEK Compliments of COCA - COLA BOTTLING CO. OF FALL RIVER Compliments of C. AND L. CASH MARKET CAISSE LAVALLY, Props. 2713 RIVERSIDE AVE. Somerset Centre Compliments of SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATIC CLUB Compliments of Compliments of SOMERSET ANCHOR HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH CLUB COLOR GUM Repair Service Guaranteed WORKS Fast Color Dyeing Measured Service DIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS ROGER E. JAMES H. VAUGHN COOGAN 162 PRESIDENT AVE. Telephone 5-7601 Compliments of Compliments of FRIENDS THE DICK and JERRY CHRISTY ALLEYS Compliments of 1008 COUNTY STREET THE VANITY BOOT SHOP SOMERSET CENTRE 17 NO. MAIN STREET AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER, Prop. Opp. Durfee Theatre Tel. 2-3951 MANUEL J. Compliments of MEDEIROS BARBER SHOP ROTHWELL Registered Barber Science EOUNDRY 1250 COUNTY STREET SOMERSET CENTRE ESTABLISHED 1920 Compliments of Manufacturers of THURSTON’S 5 TO 1.00 STORE GRAY IRON CASTINGS SWANSEA, MASS. ”The One-Stop Store” 2881 RIVERSIDE AVE. SOMERSET CENTRE OPEN 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. DAILY Telephone 2-4021 Edwin Rothwell, Proprietor Compliments of Complimenst of SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL PEP SQUAD A ERIEND A. O. P. Compliments of GOODYEAR SERVICE STORE 215 PLEASANT STREET Bring Your Prescriptions to Us We Have a Full Line of MEDICINAL SUPPLIES MULVENY’S PHARMACY 1058 No. Main St., Fall River, Mass. THE STANDARD CO. INC. 234 ELM STREET Fall River, Mass. Tel. 7-9368 or 7-9369 LAVOIE’S JEWELERS OPTICIANS DIAL 2-2862 238 SO. MAIN STREET COR. SPRING STREET Compliments of SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB Compliments of JOHN SYLVIA TONSORIAL ARTIST NORTH MAIN STREET Fall River, Mass. ELL-MAR MEN’S SHOP 154 SOUTH MAIN ST. Fall River, Mass. TOM ELLISON Compliments of SANFORD HARDWARE CO. 51 PLEASANT STREET Fall River, Mass. UNITED CLOTHING EXCHANGE The Only Store of Its Kind in Fall River 40. PLEASANT STREET SUITS and TOPCOATS SAMPLES — JOB LOTS Compliments of Compliments of JOS. C. COULOMBE BARBER SOMERSET 1050 COUNTY STREET SOMERSET CENTRE HIGH SCHOOL Member of Master Barbers Association STUDENT ASSN. Compliments of CENTRAL Compliments of DRUG STORE WEBCO GARAGE MAIN and BEDFORD STS. Compliments of Compliments of A FRIEND SCHWARTZ LUMBER D. C. Telephone 8-5201 Compliments of Compliments of CONNIE PARENT’S HUTCHINSON’S SOMERSET SPA ART SHOP MAIN STREET 154 SECOND STREET SODA and DRINKS Pictures and Picture Framing Artists’ Supplies Compliments of Compliments of CHORLTON’S SOMERSET FOUNDRY HIGH SCHOOL SWANSEA, MASS. CLASS OE 1946 OWN YOUR HOME 28 TAXIS TONKONOGY ADLER CITY HALL TAXI COMPANY REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE William Graham and Albert Tremblay 18 BEDFORD STREET 10 PURCHASE STREET Fall River, Mass. Fall River, Mass. Dial 7-9321 G. DAVIS CARPENTER ASSOCIATES Compliments of ARCHITECTS and ENGINEERS GONSALVES 177 SECOND STREET Fall River, Mass. Tel. 2-2449 FILLING STATION Member Federal Architects Assn. Antone M. Gonzalves, Prop. Visit Our New Modern NOBBY MEN’S SHOP GEO. B. LOCKHART INSURANCE Young Men’s and Boys’ Clothes 52 LINCOLN AVENUE 120 SOUTH MAIN STREET Fall River, Mass. SOMERSET CENTRE Compliments of Compliments of SOMERSET DAUPHINAIS HIGH SCHOOL PACKAGE STORE CLASS OF 1947 1515 NORTH MAIN STREET Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of GOLD MEDAL BREAD FALL RIVER, MASS. OMER TRUDEAU Compliments of Compliments of A FRIEND A. D. A. J. R. Compliments of Compliments of SOMERSET HIGHLAND MARKET SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL 455 READ STREET SOMERSET, MASS. CLASS OF 1948 SOMERSET, MASS. SIMON S. SULLIVAN SON Gomplete G nnUng Service 221 PLEASANT STREET FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Dial 7-9131 Printers of MEMOIRS VIII and Other Good Year Books r ■ iv V