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

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JOHN GILBERT SIMBROM ' Good-nature and gentleman.” cheerfulness are ' ' Johnny” the badge of the Class Treasurer 1 Student Council 1 About school it would seem that our Johnny is the quiet type, but with his friends he is the jolliest of fellows. Coming to Somerset High from the Village School, he brought to us a sunny disposition and a readiness to lend a helping hand, which have made him a valuable asset to our class. John intends to further his education in vocational school with intensive studies in electricity. Best wishes for the future, Johnny; may it be the brightest ever. GEORGE EDWARD SNYDER ' ' Sid” ' ' Taking the game seriously Is a ground gainer in any contest.” Class Treasurer 2 Student Council 2 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4 Football 3, 4 Boys’ Chorus 4 For the last four years, whenever All-Narry teams were being selected, there was one athlete they just couldn’t leave out, “Sid” Snyder of Somerset High. In addition to his brilliant play, George will be remembered for his friend¬ ly smile for everyone and his quiet confidence in himself; these are qualities of character that insure his success in any career and perhaps will lead him to success in profes¬ sional baseball, his cherished ambition. BARBARA PHYLLIS SOUTHWORTH Barb” ' ' Such war of white and red within her cheeks.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Barbara, who is known for her frequent and intense blushing, has a certain amount of quiet dignity that has won the friendship of her fellow classmates. Her desire to please others has helped her greatly in making these friends. Barb has taken a rather mixed course during her four years at Somerset High, and her hobbies and interests are widely varied. Her favorite pastimes are dancing and driving. Bar¬ bara’s ambition, at the present, is to be a buyer for a large department store. We are sure that she will have the best of success in the future.

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JEAN SANBORN Sandy God forbid that 1 should go to any heaven in which there are no horses Basketball 3, 4 Le Cercle Francais 3, 4, Memoirs Staff 4 President 4 Glee Club 4, Special Glee 4 Librarian 4 Jean has been one of our most outstanding students during her four years at Somerset High. Her scholastic rating hold3 a high, spot in the Class of 1948. Jean possesses a definite sentiment for animals, which is shown in her loyal devotion to her pet horse “Smoky.” She expects to take a pre-vet course at the University of Massachusetts and hopes someday to be a first class veterinarian. Your love of animals assures us of your success in this field, Jean. BEATRICE MARY SHAW Bea Beauty,—the fading rainbow’s pride Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 1 Le Cercle Francais 3, 4 Beatrice, better known to her classmates as “Bea”, has a personality which has won her innumerable friends throughout her four years at Somerset High. Her ready smile, well-known by all who admire her beauty, has been a great asset to her popularity. Bea has recently served in the highest and most important office of the Rainbow for Girls Assembly of Fall River. We are sure that her wonderful personality will carry her far and bring her success in what¬ ever career she may choose. JACQUELINE NANCY SHERMAN Jackie” A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Le Cercle Francais 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Jackie, whose greatest interests center around a nursing career, originally came from the South School and has followed a mixed College Course while with us at S. H. S. Her soft voice and pleasing ways have won her much ad¬ miration and friendship among her classmates. Jackie’s dancing skills and dramatic abilities, exemplified by her winning the Freshman dramatic prize, have made her an • outstanding member of our class. Best of luck at Truesdale Hospital next year, Jackie.

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WILLIAM BRADLEY SULLIVAN Sully” Active industry is a never-jailing source of happi¬ ness.” Breeze Staff 1, 2 Student Athletic Manager Le Cercle Francais 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 1, 2, Memoirs Staff 4 Treasurer 2 Boys’ Chorus 3, 4 Always ready and willing to assume any responsibility whether it be that of Student Manager of all sports or chair¬ man of various committees, Sully soon won fame by his cheerful devotion to work. No one has ever seen Bill stand¬ ing idle while others worked, and no one can say he failed to carry out any undertaking successfully. Life at S. H. S. will be different after you’ve left, Bill. Best of luck; keep on working and smiling. AGNES MEDIEROS TAVARES Irish” Silence sweeter is than speech.” Shorthand Club 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4 Although Agnes is one of the quieter members of the class, she has left a deep impression upon it. Her quiet disposition and keen enthusiasm have won for her the friend¬ ship and admiration of all her classmates. Agnes came to Somerset High from the South School and has followed the Commercial Course throughout her high school career. We are sure that whatever Agnes’ future undertakings may be, she will attain success. Good luck, “Irish,” and may the best always be yours. CHARLES HENRY TOMPKINS Chick” Coolness and absence of haste indicate fine qualities.” Memoirs Staff 4 Chick is the young man with a flarel for woodworking, an art in which he is completely unexcelled. He has a quiet manner which has won him the friendship of everyone in Somerset High. A rabid baseball fan, Chick makes the trip to Fenway Park whenever his financial situation allows, which is often. His interest in photography is evident by his- Dhotographing of these sports events, and this hobby could become his career. Good luck to you, Chick.