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

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Alton Shaw Al “To a young heart everything is fun.” Al is the real outdoor type. He enjoys nothing bet¬ ter than fishing, hunting, and trapping animals. Al¬ ways finding the cheerful side of any situation, Al is known for his easy, carefree manner. He has al¬ ways devised ways to earn money in the past years and we hope that he will be quite capable of doing so in the future. Al plans to become an auto mechanic. We are sure he will be successful in this field, and we wish him the best of luck in the future. Raymond Soares “Ray “A merry heart goes all the way.” Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Ray, the likeable young chap with the ready wit and cheery smile, came to us from the South School. Throughout his high school career, Ray has dis¬ played versatile interests, participating in athletics and using his spare time by working in Cherry Webb. He has always been accommodating, cheer¬ ful and humorous. These attributes will surely help him in his future work. The best of luck to you, Ray. Harold Southwick “Patience and fortitude conquer all things.” Harold, who hails from the Village School, is the military minded member of our class, as has been shown by his activities in the State Guard and his great desire for a future in the Armed Services of the U. S. A. He is a quiet lad and very easy to get along with. He is liked by all his class-mates, and he will not hesitate to aid his fellow students in any way possible. This cooperative spirit will certainly bring him success and happiness in his future pro¬ fession.

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Elizabeth Mary Rockett Betty “In small proportions we just beauty see, and in short measures life may perfect be.” Shorthand Club 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Betty is one of the petite members of the class. Although small, she is nevertheless an active mem¬ ber of the school. During her four years of high school, Betty has followed the commercial course. Being extremely interested in movie stars, she can always be called upon to offer the latest news of Hollywood. Her interest in the movies has made Betty quite sure that she would like to be a make-up artist after completion of high school. Best of luck, Betty, you ' re sure to succeed. Joan Anne Rothwell Joame “A cheerful temper maketh beauty attractive.” Student Council 2, 3 Special Glee Club 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 Class Councillor 2, 3 Glee Club 3, 4, President 4 Scien ce Club 1, 2, President 2 Le Cercle Francais 4, Pep Squad 3 Library Associate 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4 Joan, one of the most cheerful girls in our class, came to us from the Pottersville School. Her pleasant ways and ready smile are responsible for her pop¬ ularity with both pupils and teachers. Joan has faith¬ fully followed the college course and plans to lur- ther her education. Alexander Rotsko Alec , Russian “His talents run in many directions.” Memoirs Staff 4 Breeze Staff 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Student Council 1, 3, 4 Round Table 3, 4, Vice-President 4 President S.A.A. 4, Boy Councillor 1, 3 Le Cercle Francais 3, 4, Vice-President 4 Football 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4 Alec, the versatile member of the class, excels in both athletic and scholastic fields. He hopes to be¬ come a mechanical engineer and we are sure he will be a successful one, for his perseverance and natural ability will serve him well.

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Esther Clotelde Sousa Clotelde “Art does not imitate; but interpret ” One of the many artists of which the class can boast, Clotelde has made a name for herself in the class of ' 47 with her many and excellent drawings. A graduate of the Village School, she has been prominent in school activities since entering Somer¬ set High School in her freshman year. She hopes to further her studies in the field of art as a fashion illustrator or designer. If her talents are as ac¬ knowledged and appreciated as they have been these four years she can do nothing but succeed in this, her chosen field. Lorraine Souza Shorty “A happy heart maketh the happy maiden Shorthand Club 3, 4 Basketball Team 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 This little Miss came to us from B.M.C. Durfee High School in her sophomore year. It is a well estab¬ lished fact that Lorraine is the possessor of a care¬ free temperament, and she is seldom seen without a smile. Lorraine is as yet undecided as to what future course she will pursue, but with her cheer¬ ful disposition we are sure she will succeed. Thomas Holt Stansfield, Jr. Tommy “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Tommy is the happy-go-lucky chap of our class, always willing to help out in school activities. He came from Morton Junior High into his Freshman year at Somerset. Since then, he has proved his ability to mix pleasure and work exceedingly well. After faithfully serving the orchestra for four years, it appears that Tommy finds this work to be his favorite pastime. He is undecided as to what his future will be, but we are sure he will be successful.