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

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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.

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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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Wanda Tolpa ' ‘Dignity of manner always conveys a sense of reserved force.” Shorth and Club 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 This attractive young lady is a well known mem¬ ber of our class. Wanda is interested in sports, par¬ ticularly basketball, and never misses a physical education period. She is interested in hair styling as is proved by the many pleasing hairdo ' s she af¬ fects. After graduation Wanda plans to attend the Springfield Beauty Culture School where she will follow up her interest. You have our sincere wishes for the best of luck, Wanda. William Wallace True Wook , Bill “Men of few words are the best men.” They say that willingness is one-half of accom¬ plishment. If this is true, then Bill ' s accomplishments should be many. He has been one of the most will¬ ing and amiable members of our class and can al¬ ways be counted on to help out in any task. A member of basketball and football teams, he has shown a spirit of cooperation and interest. Although he has no definite plans for the future, we know that his perserverance will never fail him. Gerald Van Martin »»T Jerry “A man of pleasure is a man of pains.” Jerry, as he is known through the corridors of Somerset High, came to us from Pottersville Gram¬ mar School. Jerry has been a hard worker on all attempted class projects, not only loaning himself as a worker but also as a chauffeur when a car was needed to complete some last minute idea. His wit and. humor are a source of merriment through¬ out the school. Jerry plans to enter the Army upon graduation from S. H. S.