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

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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.

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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.

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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.