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

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Jesse Richard Crowe Dick” “Speech is of time, silence of eternity.” Football 2, 3, 4 Captain 4 Dick has been a strong bulwark against the storms and strifes of his class ' high school career. Also there will be a big space on the football field that will take a good man to fill because Dick ' ' was one of our best linesmen. Dick” plans to go to radio school after his graduation and become a radio technician. When he does become a techni¬ cian it will be another gain for radio because he has always been, and will continue to be, a very hard and conscientious worker.. Thomas John Daley “Bly “He is neither above nor below his business.” ' Orchestra 1, 2 Breeze Staff 4 Round Table 4 Dramatic Club 3 Football 3, 4 Student Council 4 Class Treasurer 4 Memoirs Business Manager 4 Tom, our class business man, has displayed h:s ability not only for business, but for many other things, as can be seen above. His interest in the wel¬ fare of the class has proved he has the qualities of a good leader. Many of us will always picture Tom in Panneton ' s Pharmacy, doing what he likes best. We ' re sure he ' ll succeed at Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Thomas Joel Doyle Tom “The power of oratory is not truth but persuasion.” Round Table 3, 4 Class Treasurer 1, 2 Le Cercle Francais 4 Memoirs Editor 4 Class President 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 This list of Tom ' s distinctions gives some idea of his value to the class of 1947 and to the school. It says nothing, however, of his two hobbies: philoso¬ phy and oratory. Tying all his gifts together is his personality, which will make many friends and carry him far. He intends to become a teacher of English and, of course, of Philosophy.

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Marjorie Anne Boynton “Marge , Margie “More powerful is she who has herself in her own power.” Pep Squad 3 Memoirs Staff 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Breeze Staff 3, Editor 4 Science Club 1, 2 Shorthand Club 3 “Margie is one of the light-hearted members of the class. Her witty comments always supply a bit of humor for the benefit of her friends. Because of her scholastic and secretarial abilities Marjorie was chosen as office clerk. “Marge has a great deal of writing talent and we feel she is wise in planning to attend Lasell Junior College where she will ma¬ jor in journalism. Roger Bailey Bridge “Bridgie “’Tis well to be merry and wise.” Student Council 4 Football 3, 4 Roger graduated from the Pottersville Grammar School four years ago and then entered Somerset High. You always find “Bridgie in a humorous mood no matter when you meet him. He is always willing to work on committees or do anything to help the school and you can always depend on him. Upon graduation he would like to attend Kingsp oint Academy, which is a Merchant Marine School. Our hats are off to you, Roger, and we hope you gain your Kingspoint. Virginia Ellen Crossley “Ginny “A cheerful temper, joined beauty attractive, knowledi natured.” Le Cercle Francois 3, 4 Memoirs 4 Special Glee 3, 4 Vice-President 4 with innocence, will make e delightful, and wit good Student Council 1,2, 3, 4 Library Associate 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 As a result of her cheerful attitude, Virginia has won many friends during her four years at Somerset High. A most promising college student, she has hopes of becoming an occupational therapist. Pier determination and will to work will help her to ac¬ complish this aim.

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Lorraine Adrienne Ferland “An able girl shows her spirit by gentle words and resolute actions.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Shorthand Club 4 Secretary of S. A. A. 3 President 4 Although one of the brightest girls in our class throughout her four years at Somerset High, Lorraine has proved that her ability does not lie only in the scholastic field. Lorraine is always ready to do her share. After graduation she plans to at¬ tend a business school to prepare for a secretarial position. With Lorraine ' s competence and ability, we know that she will attain great things. Ruth Inez Gell Inez “Truth, when witty, is the wittiest of all things.” Science Club 1, 2 Shorthand Club 3, 4 Cheerleaders 4 Inez Gell, better known as Inie to her class¬ mates, is one of the most attractive girls of the class. Inez combines with her beauty her artistic ability. This has greatly helped her class and the school to be just a little brighter at their social functions. Everyone hopes and believes success will be Inie ' s” in the field of her choice. Madelyn Goff Age could not wither nor customs stale her infinite variety.” Shorthand Club 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Another student for whom we thank the Village School, is Madelyn Goff. Since her entrance to S.H.S. she has been of infinite value in extra-curricula activities. Throughout her four years in school she has pursued the commercial course. Although she has no definite plans for the future, we are sure she will continue as successfully in the future as she has in the past.