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

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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.

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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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MARGARET ELIZABETH FITZGERALD Peggy” To women silence gives their proper grace.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Shorthand Club 3 Peggy, through her quiet and dignified personality, has won the admiration and respect of her many classmates. Although considered a quiet member of the class, her school interests and friends are many. She has pursued the Com¬ mercial Course during her four years with us and is greatly interested in photography, but her plans for the future are indefinite as yet. No matter what the occupational choice may be, we wish her all possible success. MARY ELLEN FITZGERALD Fitzy” ”Tis well to he merry and wise.” Memoirs Staff 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Le Cercle Francais 3 Student Council 1, 2, 3 S. A. A. Vice-President 3 Class Vice-President 1, 2 Pep Squad 3 Basketball 3 Round Table 4 D. A. R. Award 4 Science Club 1 Fitzy, one of the most cheerful members of the class, came to us from the Wilbur School. Her amiable manner and cheerful grin have won her many friends throughout her four years at Somerset High. Mary has followed the College Course, and whatever her plans for the future may be, we know that her many assets will bring her through with flying colors. RUTH JANE GALLAGHER Ruthie” Laugh and the ivorld laughs with you.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Shorthand Club 3, 4 Ruthie is a rather lively girl with a truly vivacious per¬ sonality which has won her many friends. She has been known for her merry laughter and lively spirit ever since she came to us in her Freshman year from Wilbur School. Ruth has fol¬ lowed a straight Commercial Course for her entire four years with us. She has an ambitious desire to become an air¬ line hostess, and her zestful personality should be a leading contribution to her chosen profession. To her we say, “Good luck and happy landings.”