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

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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.

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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.

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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.