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

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GERTRUDE ROSE CURT Trudy” Popularity is power.” Science Club 1, 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 4, Councillor 1, 4 Shorthand Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4 Pep Squad 3 Memoirs Staff 4 One of the livliest and wittiest girls of the class is Gertrude Curt, better known to everyone as Trudy. She is at her best in the midst of a mischievous undertaking which provides amusement for all concerned. Trudy’s future is sure to be colored by excitement and happiness. Best of luck, Trudy, your beaming personality is sure to guide you through the door of success. JOHN PATRICK DE CAMBRA Johnny” As happy a man as any in the world.” Boys’ Chorus 3, 4 Johnny, a Village Grammar School graduate, is a likeable fellow who is always ready with a cheery smile or a bit of lively wit. In fact, he will always be remembered for these outstanding characteristics. Although he has not actively participated in sports, Johnny has always been interested in them and is present at every Somerset game. John’s future is undecided although he does show a preferance for Uncle Sam’s Navy. We are sura he will be| a success in whatever field he chooses. Good luck always, Johnny. GRACE ANN DOUCETTE Grade” She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with!” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Shorthand Club 3, 4 Grace is the type of girl who makes the sun shine on a rainy day. The words “carefree” and ' “happy-go-lucky” were made to describe people like Gracie, for her zip and sparkle give life to any gathering. She has al good sense of humor and can always be counted on to do her part. Grace would like to be a telephone operator, and we know that with her personality and ability to get along with people, she’s sure to succeed. That ready smile and quick wit assure her of a bright future.

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ROLAND NORMAN COULOMBE Roe To a young heart everything is fun. Roland came to us from Morton Junior High School and has faithfully followed the General Course throughout his four years at Somerset) High. With his mind set on being an architect, he plans to further his education at the Rhode Island School of Design. Carefree, outdoor-loving Roland is happiest with a gun or fishing rod. His ready wit and cheery smile plus his good-nature make him a classmate any member of the Class of ’48 may be proud of. We are sure he will succeed in his chosen career. Good luck, Roland. JOHN LEO COUNTOURIOTIS Greek A smile for each, a friend to all. Class Treasurer 3, 4 Memoirs Staff 4 Student Council 3, 4 Boys’ Chorus 3, 4 Football 3, 4, Captain 4 Johnny came to the halls of Somerset High in his Junior year as a transfer from Prevost High School. “Greek” is a likeable, happy-go-lucky young man who is destined to go places. He has an effervescent personality with a flare for handling money, which is proven by his work in “The 1 May¬ flower” restaurant and his election to the position of class treasurer. Johnny played football for S, H. S. in his Junior and Senior years and was elected all Narry League tackle for those seasons. More power to you, Johnny. RONALD HATHAWAY CRAWFORD Ronnie Men of medicine, above all, are most happy. Boys’ Chorus 1, 4 Science Club 2 “Ronnie,” the boy with the pleasing personality and genial manner, came to the halls of S. H. S. fro m the Watson School in Fall River. He i$| a willing worker, always ready to aid in any task for the benefit of others. Ron has pursued a mixed course in order to be better prepared to enter his chosen career of medicine. His work as operating room or¬ derly at the Union Hospital has also aided him immensely in this field. Though his plans are not complete, we know that justly deserved success will be his reward. Best of luck, Ronnie.

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VERNON ULRIC FABER Fab” An honest man is the noblest work of God: ' S. A. A. Treasurer 4 Memoirs Staff 4 Breeze Staff 4, Boys’ Chorus 3, 4 Business Manager 4 Student Council 4 Quiet, efficient, and dependable—these words best de¬ scribe Vernon. Whenever there was a tough job to be done, we knew upon whom to depend. The Breeze Staff, on which he capably served as Business Manager, and his class, for whom he tirelessly labored, will never forget all he has done for them. His ready smile and devotion to work will un¬ doubtedly carry him onward to success; he hopes to be a draftsman. We know he will be a credit to any profession. DORIS FAIRCLOUGH Dot” Tis good-nature that wins the heart.” Shorthand Club 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4 Basketball 3, 4 Doris’ good-nature and outstanding sense of humor have won her many friends since she came from Pottersville Grammar School. Although Dot appears to be a rather quiet girl, she is in reality a happy-go-lucky person always ready with a gay word for everyone she meets. We know she’ll succeed in the business world because cf her steadfast per¬ sonality and willingness to see the other fellow’s side. The class joins together in wishing a swell “gal” the best of success and happiness. JEAN MARIE FAIRCLOUGH Jinx” But O, she dances such a way!” Le Cercle Francaia 3, 4 Jean is a product of the Pottersville Grammar School and is known to be one of the most talented members of our class. “Jinx” never has a dull moment outside of school, her time being occupied by lessons in the Terpsichorean Art. Classes in dancing, including the ballet and acrobatics, have lent Jean the grace and poise essential for this career. The topmost ladder of show business is Jean’s goal, and we who have watched her gain ability and fame in the last few years are sure that she will be a success in this profession.