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

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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.

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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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Myra Velozo Those who love music are gentle and honest in their tempers. Glee Club—1, 2, 3,—Sec.—4 Senior Shorthand Club, Sec.—4 Honor Roll—-1, 3 Another talented member of the class, Myra is noted for her beautiful voice and general musical ability. She is a regular attendant at school dances where she has earned for herself the reputation of proficiency in this Terpsichorean art. Among those with whom she associates, Myra is reckoned a friend of true worth. In the future, she hopes to further her interests in the commercial field and embark upon a career as a private secretary. Our best wishes are with you, Myra. May you reach the top of the ladder of success. Doris Beatrice Violette A true friend is forever a friend. Shorthand Club— 4 Honor Roll—4 Although Dot is one of the quietest girls of the class, her quiet ways and ready smile have drawn many friends to her and she has always justified their amity. She enjoys a good book or moving pic¬ ture and is interested in baseball, ice-skating and dancing. “Dot” is always cheerful, an able worker and will lend a helping hand to anyone in distress. We are convinced that her steady reliability will reap her the fruits of success. Her ambition to be a bookkeeper receives the approbation and goo dwishes of her classmates. Lawrence Edward Hayden Larry Larry returned in 1945 from the armed forces to graduate with the class of ’46 and we are proud to have him graduate among our number. Although his stay with us has been short, we have come to appreciate his personality. The former aviation cadet originally came to S. H. S. from Bristol County Agri¬ cultural School. Of an athletic turn of mind, Larry specializes particularly in track. He has followed a general course and has been a prominent figure at social affairs. In March of ’44 he left the school and received a pilot’s basic training at Macon, Georgia. We wish you the best of luck, Larry, and hope that you become the prosperous businessman you aspire to be.