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

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HARRISON WALTER GEORGE Harry” All l ask is a sound ship and a star to steer her by.” Basketball 3, 4 Memoirs Staff 4 The grin which Harry possesses suggests his love of mis¬ chief. He is full of fun and always has a ready answer. Nautically inclined, he is at home with anything pertaining to the water. Although no definite plans have been made for the future, he has an interest in attending a Coast Guard academy at Hyannis, Massachusetts. In any case, it is prob¬ able that the sea and boats will play an important part in the shaping of his career. Best of luck, Harry. Here’s wishing you smooth sailing. VIRGINIA JUNE GOLZ Ginnie” A picture is a poem without words.” Shorthand Club 3, 4 Breeze Staff 2, 3, 4 Ginnie is inclined to be a rather quiet girl socially, but her good grades mark her as very promising scholastically. Ever since leaving Wilbur Grammar School and enrolling in the General Course, her writing and scholastic abilities have been widely recognized. Having entered several interscholastic art contests, Ginnie brought honors to our class. Ginnie is preparing for a career as an author, and she has proven herself well adapted for this profession. Best of luck, Ginnie, we know you’ll succeed. CLAIRE THERESA GOSS Tessie” A pleasant companion is more to be enjoyed than wealth.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Shorthand Club 3 Librarian 4 Claire, one of our Commercial students, looks forward to achieving success as a telephone operator, a career her alert, conscientious mind will surely make easy for her. Always a loyal friend and an interesting companion, we are sure such character traits will not pass unnoticed by those whose lives will be richer just by meeting her. Best of luck, “Tessie,” and may you never ring up the wrong number.

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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.”

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CYNTHIA ANN GREENE Cindy There is only one proof of ability, — action. Breeze Staff 4 Shorthand Club 3 Basketball 1, 3, 4, Captain 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4 Science Club 1 Student Council 3, Councillor 3 Pep Squad 3 Cheerleader 4 Cynthia’s friendliness and easy-going manner have brought her many friends. Enthusiasm and the willingness to accomplish deeds are other qualities which might be used in picturing this cheerful and humorous classmate of ours. Best of luck, Cindy. Your future is sure to be a bright one. BARBARA MAY GUERTIN ff Barb It is tranquil people who acco mplish much. Shorthand Club 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Barb, who is greatly interested in photography, came from Wilbur Grammar School and has pursued a Commercial Course the entire four years that she has attended Somerset High. Although having a rather quiet personality, she attends most of our social affairs and has won many friends through her tireless efforts to quietly assist the class. Barb’s pleasing oersonality should greatly aid her in materializing her ambi¬ tion, and we hope that some day she will succeed. Good luck in the future, Barb. ALBERT BROOKS HIBBERT Al There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity. Football 4 Student Council 1, Baseball 2, 3, 4 Councillor 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Memoirs Staff 4 Co-captain 4 With his energetic spirit and keen sense of humor, Al could easily be called the “Atom Bomb’’ of the Class of 1948. Exceedingly adept as the hard-running fullback of the 1947 grid team, Al was appointed All-Narry Fullback during this season. He( is always ready to join in lively activity and is a welcome) addition to any group. Al intends to enter prep school upon leaving Somerset High, and we wish him the best of success.