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

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Marilyn Claire Shaw Speech is great, but silence greater Shorthand Club—4 A maid of modesty is Marilyn Shaw. Though a person of unpretentious habits in the classroom, she is nevertheless, a good-natured, delightful compan¬ ion. She will never be found shirking her share of the burden, but rather carrying on in that quiet, uncomplaining manner so characteristic of her. De¬ serving of mention as proof of Marilyn’s capability is her acqquisition of the highest honor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls, the title of Worthy Advisor. At present, her interests center upon a career in bookkeeping. In whatever you attempt, Marilyn, the best wishes of the Class are always with you. Claire Louise Silvia The soul is strong that trust in goodness Glee Club—4 Claire is a product of the Village School and has established at S. H. S. the reputation of being a hard worker. Characterized by a docile disposition, she has gone through school with an easy, carefree manner, pursuing a commercial course. Her love of dancing prompts her to attend many Terpsichorean affairs, especially at Taunton. A kind-hearted per¬ sonality in every way, we admonish the world to treat her with care. She plans to become a beau¬ tician. Lots of luck, Claire. Edna Mae Snyder A smile that glower Glee club—1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball—2, 3, 4 Senior Shorthand Club—4 Edna is another of those possessed with reliabil¬ ity and steady, pleasant personalities who constitute the nucleus of any successful organization. Being from a family of sports, both literally and figurative¬ ly, she has been one of the most prominent mem¬ bers of the basketball squad. Edna has had no diffi¬ culty in acquiring a wide circle of worthwhile friends. Her sights are on a secretarial vocation. We logically, reason that her pleasantness will be welcomed in that crowded occupation. Keep smiling, Sport, and we have no cause to doubt your future success.

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Constance Ann Ploski ff Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Cheerleader—2, 3, 4 Basketball—2 Glee Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club—4 Another sparkling personality is that of “Connie” Ploski. It may truly be said of her: ' —A m ' erry lass is she. Laughter is her password into the hearts of her companions and twinkling eyes, her trademark. When not hard at work at Rivervi’ew Restaurant, she attends school dances where she exercises her favorite pastime. A cheerleader since her sophomore year, “Connie” is one of the most spirited of the troupe. Although your plans are not definite, “Con¬ nie”, we know your future can only be a success and a joy to you. Shirley E. Sanborn Wisdom comes to no one by chance.” Glee Club Pianist—1, 2, 3, 4, French Club—3, 4 Orchestra—1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary—4 Round Table—4 Dramatic Club—3, 4 Basketball—2 3, 4 Secretary—4 Honor Roll—1, 2, 3, 4 Success is a magic word composed of a number of important qualities; a word which implies talent, direction and plain work. Shirley has combined those qualities to make her high school career highly luc rative. For when it comes to scholarship and extra talent, she hit the top as an all-round student. Her ability is not confined to study, for she engages in music, sports, dramatic, and other club work. It is difficult for a person with her talent to be modest and unpretentious, but here again Shirley scores a hit. Her ambition to enter the Diplomatic Corps is worthy of the unselfish application she renders a job. Shirley Sanborn’s kind of success may not get her a movie contract, set her name in lights, or put her bit of biography in “Who’s Who”, but there are unlimited jobs for her in this world, and she’ll do them well—and both types of story add up to the same title—success. Barbara Ann Shannon Barb” Glee Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Shorthand Club—4 Honor Roll—1, 2, 3, 4 It seems so strange that such virtues as friend¬ liness, intelligence, cheerfulness, and all round good nature could all be found in one little person. Barb has been known and admired by her classmates for all of these qualities. For four years Barb has worked diligently as a commercial student and has proven to all her ability and her true value as a friend. She plans to go further in the commercial field. Good luck, Barb, may your power to make friends and to keep them be always as potent as it is now.

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Beatrice Helen Soares A loving heart is the truest wisdom” Senior Shorthand Club—4 Dramatic Club—4 President—4 Honor Roll—3, 4 Glee Club—4 Another very dependable performer, B’ea is a most welcome classmate. Her cheerful disposition has attracted the circle of acquaintances she desires, and made her high school career thoroughly success¬ ful. During her first two years she pursued a college course, then changed to a commercial program. Her typing ability is well recognized and should be an invaluable asset in life. The fact that she was elected President of the Senior Shorthand Club is sufficient testimony to her proficiency in that line. We have no doubt that her dependability and proficiency in commercial work will reward her with success of a sure kind. Good Luck, Bea. William Harrison Talbot Wit is the flower of the imagination Football 3, 4 Pres, of the S. A. A.—a Basketball 3, 4 Round Table—3, Baseball 3, 4 Vice Pres.—4 Bill, an athletic fellow, has always be’en a wor¬ thy member of the class, proving his capability not only in making friends and in the classroom but also in the field of sports. His ready wit has vitalized these four school years. Bill’s school career was an impressive success from any viewpoint. His intellec¬ tual curiosity has both enlightened and entertained us. In his last year he was chosen President of the S. A. A., proof that he has the qualities of a good leader. Bill plans to spend some time in the Navy, after graduation, where he will make his plans for the future. May you run for many touchdowns on the field of Life, Bill. Richard Van Martin The great artist is the slave of his ideal. Honor Roll—3 Everywhere Dick goes he leaves indelible marks that are amusing evidence the class male artist has ben there. Whenever there is a task requiring artis¬ tic ability, a select pair is summoned, of which Dick is the male member. Those Juniors fortunate to re¬ ceive his books next year, will be pleased with the ■“Varga” recorations so skillfully drawn upon them. However, that is not his only talent. His dignity and gentlemanly bearing has made him a social success in our school. In the classroom he has always made the grade. What better vocation could Dick select than cartooning, and how can his artistic skill help but bring him success? Best wishes for the future, Dick.