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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1949 volume:

SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY SOMERSET. MA 02726 the MEMOIRS SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL MR. FRANCIS J. KILGREW We, the Class of 1949, dedicate MEMOIRS XII to our principal and friend, Mr. Francis J. Kilgrew. It was through your guidance and assistance that our High School days have been happy and successful. May you ever continue to guide the youth of Somerset High School. DEDICATION 2 Principal MR. FRANCIS J. KILGREW Vice-Principal MISS RUTH B. MASON FACULTY First row, left to right: Mr. William A. Hart, Miss Mary E. Sullivan, Miss Ruth B. Mason, Mr. Francis J. Kilgrew, Miss M. Elizabeth Greene, Miss Mary L. Walsh, and Mr. George E. Morris. Second row: Mr. Raymond Gardner, Mr. John F. Kineavy, Mrs. Robert Staples, Miss Barbara R. Worton, Mr. Ralph Westcott, Mrs. Joseph Traynor, Miss Ruth B. Eddy, Mr. Harry Boudakian, and Mr. Edward J. Kaylor. First row, left to right: Doris Thwaite, Joan Fredenburg, Phyllis Bradley, Editor-in-Chief; Joseph Barboza, Assistant Editor; Patricia Doyle, Dorothy Coulombe, and Catherine Quen- tal. Second row: James Grimshaw, Albert Lawton, Louis LeComte, David Traynor, James Waring, Joseph O’Connell, Business Manager; Paul Heroux, Charles Bergeron, Carl San¬ derson, and Robert Weeden. Lloyd Gold, Arlene Shutt, and Arthur Oliver are also members. MEMOIRS STAFF Inspired by the work on previous Yearbooks, the staff of MEMOIRS XII organized early and set right to work in planning their book. Under the supervision of Mr. Kilgrew, the Yearbook was completely revised and many new features added. Editor Phyllis Bradley immediately put her staff to work and by the time the first deadline rolled around they were ready and wait¬ ing . Getting enough candids together was their main problem, but they have succeeded and have produced a Yearbook which will always remain as a tribute to the staff of MEMOIRS XII and a reminder of our Fligh School days. 4 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Charles Berger¬ on, President; Joan Freden- burg, Councillor; Arthur Soares, Councillor; Patricia Greene, Vice-President; Cath¬ erine Quental, Secretary. Ern¬ est Pacheco is Class Treasurer. 5 JOSEPH BARBOZA, Jr. Joe” ... cheery smile ... zest for living . . . friendly personality . . . plenty of brains ... a whiz at the keyboard . . . future Iturbi. Orchestra, French Club, Honor Society, Round Table, School Pianist, Harvard Book Award, MEMOIRS (Assistant Editor). DAVID HAMMOND BARLOW Dave” . . . smooth dancer . . . quiet (at times) ... sports enthusiast... per¬ sonality plus . . . plans to enlist in the Army Air Corps. L. LEANDRE BERARD Lee” . . . quiet and reserved . . . swell sport . . . mighty interested in hunting and trapping ... plans to make farming his career. Charles Arthur Bergeron, Jr. Chuck” ... light hair and blue eyes .. sparkling per sonality ... lots of pep and vitality . . . popular with both sexes. Round Table, French Club, Class Presi¬ dent, MEMOIRS. EVELYN TERESE BONIN Eve” . . . neat dresser . . . always a cheery hello ... a friend to all.. . plans may include a certain male. Shorthand Club. NICHOLAS S. BIELLO Nick” . . . dark brown eyes . . . quiet and serious . . . friendly personality . . . a favorite with his friends . . . always a ready smile. PHYLLIS MAY BRADLEY RICHARD L. CADORETTE Phyl” . . . ready smile . . . soft spoken . . . excess of gray matter ... a true friend ... another Florence Nightingale. MEMOIRS (Editor), French Club, Glee Club (Librarian), Cheerleader, Honor Society, Operetta, Basketball, Librarian (Chairman), Pep Squad. MARY ELIZABETH BURNS Beth” ... refined . .. clothes conscious . . . very efficient. . . nose for news . . . sweet smile ... a friend to all who know her. Glee Club, Shorthand Club. Rick” . . . genius at the keyboard . . . scientifically inclined . . . sincere . . . well dressed . . . always a smile and a cheerful whistle. Boys’ Chorus, Science Club. WARREN ROGER CHACE Chacie” ... quiet but amiable... pleas¬ ant personality . . . always willing to help ... plans to enter agricultural field. Baseball, Football. ALBERT LUKE COMEAU, Jr. Al” . . . famous for his sly wink . . . corny jokes galore . . . popular with opposite sex ... a true flirt . . . fine athlete. Baseball, Basketball, Football (Co-Cap¬ tain ). DOROTHY B. COULOMBE Dot” . . . stylish . . . Pepsodent smile . . . natural curly hair . . . speedy typist ... sincere friend. Glee Club (President), Shorthand Club (President). 7 CHARLES C. COURCIER Charlie” . . . gift of gab . . . lively debator . . . service with a smile . . . ardent baseball fan ... friendly ... plans to enter radio field. Breeze (Business Manager), Operetta. MARY PATRICIA DOYLE Pat” . . . cultured and fine manners... personality plus . . . big blue eyes . . . sports enthusiast . . . future includes teaching. Basketball, MEMOIRS, Glee Club, Operetta, Breeze. JANICE VIRGINIA DUCKWORTH Red” ... charm and grace ... vivacious redhead . . . our debator and songstress . . . full of fun ... a good friend and a future nurse. Basketball, Cheerleader, Pep Squad, Special Glee Club (Vice President), Round Table (Secretary), Junior Short¬ hand Club, Operetta. ROLAND FENTON Known for his corny jokes . . . good natured ... can be, but seldom is serious . . . bubbling with spirit . . . plans to enter Naval Air Force. JOAN CATHERINE FREDENBURG Jinx” .. . cute as a button . .. vigorous . . . vivid personality . . . versatile . . . desirous of becoming a lab technician. Girl Councillor, Breeze, French Club (President), Round Table, Head Cheer¬ leader, Pep Squad, Basketball, Special Glee Club (President), Junior Short¬ hand Club (President), Operetta. saT 71 LLOYD ARNOLD GOLD Great mental capacity . . . jokes galore . . . blonde curly hair ... his facial ex¬ pressions speak for him ... future com¬ poser or pianist. French Club, Orchestra, MEMOIRS. 8 PATRICIA SYNAN GREENE Pat” . . . quiet, friendly attitude ... a good promoter and worker . . . lots of school spirit ... all the qualities of a good teacher. Special Glee Club, French Club, Breeze (Assistant Editor), Cheerleader . . . Class Vice-President, Pep Squad, Oper¬ etta. JOHN PETER GINTER Pete” . . . joined us in our Senior year . .. won himself many friends ... active member of USNR . . . certain to be a success. JAMES BLAKE HAYDEN Mischievous . . . friendly ... a favorite with everybody . . . always a smile and a good (?) joke . .. real swell guy. PAUL R. HEROUX Tall, dark, handsome . . . quiet person¬ ality .. . friendly, but sometimes shy ... good basketball player ... a true pal. Basketball, MEMOIRS. RAYMOND L. KENNEY Ray” ... quiet and unassuming ... neat dresser . . . liked by all . . . active in social life . . . has what it takes ... a winning smile. JAMES WILLIAM GRIMSHAW, Jr. Jimmy” . .. happy-go-lucky ... friend¬ ly personality ... partial to the opposite sex . . . always a happy smile and a cheery Hi.” MEMOIRS. PATRICIA FRANCES KILEY Pat” . . . cheerful and full of fun . . . active in school and out... vast number of friends . . . first to announce her en¬ gagement. Glee Club, Pep Squad. ARNOLD LAVOIE Very quiet manner ... has a keen inter¬ est in hunting and fishing . . . future plans are indefinite. ALBERT LAWTON Al” . . . cheery disposition . . . Ipana smile ... friendly personality ... always surrounded by friends ... whiz at photo¬ graphy. MEMOIRS. THOMAS LAWTON Tommy” ... dramatic,.. abundance of jokes... a great pal... good brains ... active ... talented and recognized artist. French Club, Round Table, Breeze, Honor Society. LOUIS GEORGE LECOMTE Happy grin . . . rugged build . . . active in sports . . . full of school spirit . . . friend to all who know him ... amiable personality. Football, MEMOIRS. ROBERT LOPES Bob” ... jovial... always a ready smile . . . friendly personality . . . famous for his cross-country trips . . . real swell fellow. 10 CARLETON MARSDEN Smart dresser . . . unassuming air . . . dignified and quiet. . . never lacks true friends .... success in General Course. THERESA I. MARTIN Terry” ... newcomer to SHS... quickly became one of the most popular girls . . . enviable blonde hair. Glee Club. DOMINICK MASSA Nicky” ... dark curly hair ... friendly smile for everyone ... his personality is tops . . . loads of pals. MEMOIRS, Breeze. COLETTE BLANCHE MICHAUD Lively personality ... full of fun ... lots of pep . . . friendly . . . certain to be a successful nurse. Glee Club (Librarian), French Club, Basketball, Cheerleader, Pep Squad. ARTHUR L. MARION Quiet, but very friendly . . . never fails to amaze his friends with his corny jokes (?) ... future businessman. HELEN LUCIAN Genial personality . . . full of fun ... a regular gal . . . keeps SHS posted on latest fashions ... a future secretary. Shorthand Club, Glee Club. PETER EDWARD MILLER ' Pete” . . . plenty of school spirit . . anc never easy going pal. lacking in energy . . . quiet Amrr mnef-onf ' rrrm C constant grin . . . swel GERALDINE T. O’BRIEN Gerry” . . . petite . . . always laughing .. . . everyone’s friend . . . very athletic . . . lots of fun to be with . . . eager to please. Basketball, Glee Club, Operetta. WILLIAM D. O’BRIEN O. B.” .. .the Army man . .. what wit! what humor! what’s next? . . . unpre¬ dictable . . . popular with everyone . . . a good sport. Boys’ Chorus (President), Operetta. JOSEPH JOHN O’CONNELL Joey” . . . bright red shirts and yellow ties . . . official chauffeur of the school . . . full of pep and vitality ... a sailor in his private navy. Orchestra, Breeze (Business Manager), MEMOIRS (Business Manager), S. A. A. Treasurer. A s? ARTHUR J. OLIVER Walt” ... SHS’s news commentator... faithful rooter for the Blue and White . . . his wit and personality fit in any¬ where. MEMOIRS (Business Manager), Oper¬ etta. ERNEST C. PACHECO Ernie” ... a whiz at figures ... excellent bookkeeper . . . always a cheerful hello . . . good trumpet player . . . business career forseen. Class Treasurer, Orchestra, MEMOIRS. 12 CLAIRE RONDEAU Small brunette . . . appealing face and cute smile . . . talent as an artist . . . excellent typist.. . competent secretary for future. Shorthand Club, Glee Club. CARL E. SANDERSON Sandy” . . . bursting with school spirit .. . active in all sports ... keen wit and humor make him everybody’s friend. SAA President, Basketball, Baseball, Football, MEMOIRS. DOLORES SANTOS Del” . . . ready smile and cheery word for everyone . . . ardent athlete . . . enjoys fencing . . . plans to be Physical Ed. instructor. Glee Club, Pep Squad. EDWARD SANTOS Eddy” ... one of the quietest members of the class ... enviable black curly hair . . . future businessman. CATHERINE QUENTAL Kitty” . . . neat dresser . . . willing to help . . . dependable . . . good leader ... efficient typist... the perfect secre¬ tary. Class Secretary, Special Glee Club (Sec¬ retary), Shorthand Club, Operetta, MEMOIRS. MABEL ELIZABETH RIVARD Mae” . . . full of liveliness and good nature ... among the best dressed of the class . . . interested in fashion, art, and design. Glee Club, Shorthand Club, Pep Squad. 13 PHYLLIS SHAW Phyl” ... popular Commercial student . . . always willing to help in all activi¬ ties ... many friends... no future plans. Shorthand Club, Glee Club. ARLENE SHUTT Dignified and quiet... good student... amiable personality . . . true friend . . . interested in telephone work. Glee Club (Vice-President), MEM¬ OIRS. BARBARA SMITH Babs” . . . red hair . . . fine sense of humor ... all around likeable girl . . . sweet singing voice . . . blushes easily . . . good sport. Special Glee Club. ARTHUR SOARES ' Archie’’ . . . shy fellow . . . liked by everyone ... a basketball sharpshooter . . . talented in cartooning. Boy Councillor, Baseball, Basketball (Captain), Football. CLIFFORD SOUTHWICK Cliff’’ . . . good natured . . . calm and collected always . . . loves hunting and fishing . . . noted for his Banker’s sig¬ nature.” GEORGE BRANDAO SOUZA Quiet and agreeable manner ... proved to be a reliable worker ... jet black curly hair ... a faithful friend ... swell fellow. 14 MARY LOUISE SULLIVAN Mary Lou” . . . artistic flare . . . very original . . . interested in clothes de¬ signing . . . makes the Breeze hum . . . a real pal. French Club, Glee Club, Librarian, Breeze Editor, Basketball. DORIS JANET THWAITE Dot” . . . steady and dependable ... a meaningful smile .. . prominent athlete . . . future Physical Ed. instructor. Basketball, Cheerleader, MEMOIRS, Breeze, Glee Club, Pep Squad. LORRAINE TRAFKA Lee” .. . friendly personality . . . eager to please... popular with all her friends . . . plans to enter business world. Shorthand Club, Special Glee Club. DAVID RICHARDSON TRAYNOR Dave” . . . suave manner . . . tall and handsome . . . likeable . . . cool and dramatic . . . historian. Round Table, French Club, Boys’ Chorus, Operetta, MEMOIRS, Basket¬ ball, Baseball (Captain). EDWARD TUTTLE Tut” ... happy, with a friendly whistle . . . wide grin . . . easy to get along with . . . plans to join the Navy. JAMES WARING Jim” . . . always available for any job . . . neat and industrious . . . excellent biology student . . . interested in news¬ paper work. MEMOIRS. 15 ROBERT B. WEEDEN Bob” . . . modest and unselfish . . . stick to it” determination ... well-liked . . . a brain” in the biological field. Round Table, MEMOIRS, French Club, Operetta, Boys’ Chorus. EDWARD WHALEN Ed” .,. full of school spirit... smooth dancer . . . good worker . . . easy mixer .. . hard worker on football team. Football, Basketball. JOSEPHINE YATA Jo” . . . quiet and ambitious . . . unas¬ suming attitude . . . successful in her studies . . . one of the favorites of the Commercial Course. Glee Club. The gi’e us a hand my trusty friend, And here’s a hand o’ mine While all our days We sing the praise Of the Class o’ Forty-nine 16 WHO’S WHO Did Most for Somerset High .. ................. ..Patricia Greene Joseph O’Connell Did Most for Class of ’49 ...... ..Phyllis Bradley Joseph O’Connell Most Likely To Succeed. .. Joseph Barboza Most Attractive ... .Patricia Doyle David Traynor Most Dignified ...... .........Arlene Shutt Carleton Marsden Most Agreeable ..... Robert Weeden Most Romantic ...... Richard Gadorette Most Athletic ... Arthur Soares Fashion Plate ... Lloyd Gold Most Comical .... Albert Comeau Most Popular .. Arthur Soares Most Musical .... Joseph Barboza Best Looking ..... Paul Heroux Friendliest ... Robert Weeden Best Artist . Thomas Lawton Best Dancer ..... Ernest Pacheco Best Orator ....... Charles Bergeron Wittiest ... Albert Comeau Quietest ...... Edward Santos Livliest .... Arthur Oliver Neatest ..... Thomas Lawton Flirt ....... Edward Whalen 18 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1949, being of sound and disposing minds, make, publish and declare this, of our own free will and accord, our last will and testament: I, James Waring, leave my six feet three inches to Kenneth Jack in hopes that he may soon be able to erase the boards. I, David Traynor, leave my long arms to next year’s basketball guards. We, Joan Fredenburg and Marilou Sullivan, leave our locker to someone who has the time to clean it out. I, Clifford Southwick, leave my signature to any person who has hopes of becoming a future banker. I, Joseph O’Connell, leave my red shirts and yellow ties to anyone brave enough to wear them. We, Comeau, Sanderson, and Soares, leave our sports ability to all future athletic teams at S.H.S. I, Phyllis Shaw, leave my freckles to anyone who will take them. I, Barbara Smith, leave my New Look” to Marilyn Araujo—may she keep it in style at S.H.S. I, Ernest Pacheco, leave my dancing ability to all Freshmen who have yet to brave the dangers of the dance floor. I, Thomas Lawton, leave my French accent to Preston Smith to use next year when the class needs a laugh. I, Rick Cadorette, leave my piano playing ability to anyone who will enliven the early morn¬ ing pre-school hours. I, Blake Hayden, leave my songs to brighten up the rides on the Blue Bolt to away” games. We, the Staff of Memoirs XII, leave our book to encourage next year’s staff when the going gets rough. We have heretofore ascribed our names and affixed our seal this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-nine. 19 As I look back through the years, my mind dwells upon those wonderful days at Somerset High—days which brought us a wealth of knowledge along with friends who will never be forgotten. Through those cheery portals we passed each day, not realizing how this daily routine had become a part of us. Yes, it all seems like a dream—a beautiful dream from which we can never truly awaken. In the fall of 1945, we became a part of the student body, having to become accustomed to new rules, programs, teachers, and friends. Under the able direction of Mr. McHugh, we elected Charles Bergeron as President; Claire Powers, Vice-President; Mabel Rivard, Secretary; Carl Sanderson, Treasurer; Patricia Morgan, Girl Councillor; and Albert Comeau as Boy Councillor. In the Welcome Dance” sponsored by the Senior Class we were intro¬ duced to the school and to each other. Somerset High, with its fine basketball team, finally played at Boston Garden. Although we were defeated by Provincetown in the semi-finals, it was a great thrill and a wonderful experience. We found ourselves in the red” after our first enterprise— The Spring Hop;” but, we were just unworldly” Freshmen. Our last excursion of the year was the sight-seeing trip to Boston, which was highlighted by an exhausting climb to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument... a fine ending to a wonderful ’’first year” at Somerset High. After a relaxing summer, we, as sophisticated Sophomores, became upper classmen. With Miss Harrington as our advisor we elected as President, Joseph Wolstencroft; Vice- President, Claire Powers; Secretary, Dolores Santos; Treasurer, Carl Sanderso n; Girl Coun¬ cillor, Patricia Morgan; and as Boy Councillor, Albert Comeau. Again, we were fortunate enough—or should I say, our team was skilled enough”—to play at Boston Garden, but again we were defeated in the semi-finals by Provincetown. Our last day of school was spent at Fort Phoenix, and our Sophomore year ended with a fun-packed” evening at Lincoln Park. We began to feel ourselves growing up as we entered our Junior Year. With the guidance of Miss Harrington we elected as our class officers, Joseph Barboza, President; Phyllis Bradley, Vice-President; Janice Duckworth, Secretary; David Traynor, Treasurer; Joan Fredenburg, Girl Councillor; and Paul Heroux, Boy Councillor. We gained confi¬ dence in ourselves with the presentation of our Junior Barn Dance,” a spectacular Novem- ! HISTORY ber hop” with a humorous floor show; for it was one of the best dances in the school ' s history. This was the year which caused us so much excitement, for our basketball team beat our old jinx,” Provincetown; and proudly won the title, Class C Champs,” by defeat¬ ing Oliver Ames in the finals. It was with much excitement that we, as Juniors, became the proud owners of our long-awaited class rings. They bore the symbol of our school—a step further on the road to graduation. How proud we were to wear them! Our present to the grateful Class of 1948 was the annual Junior-Senior Prom,” which set the record for attendance at Proms. The beautiful decorations on an Alice in Wonderland” motif proved very successful and a splendid farewell to the graduating class. Once again, we spent another happy day together at Fort Phoenix saying good-bye” for the summer. The fall of 1948 finally arrived and we found ourselves lofty members of the Senior Class. It just couldn’t be true! Yet, we weren’t dreaming! We elected, with Miss Mason as our new advisor, Charles Bergeron as President; Patricia Green, Vice-President; Catherine Quental, Secretary; Ernest Pacheco, Treasurer; Joan Fredenburg, Girl Councillor; and Arthur Soares as Boy Councillor. Our first dance of the year was the Welcome Hop” at which the Freshmen were introduced. We, as Seniors, could well understand the feelings of the wide-eyed Freshmen. In November, Mr. Kilgrew appointed the staff of Memoirs XII; and, with Phyllis Bradley as Editor, Joseph Barboza, her assistant, and Joseph O’Connell as Business Manager, we began to busy ourselves in collecting data for our splendid Year¬ book. The Pirates of Penzance,” the operetta in which many members of the Senior Class took part, was a great success, and after its production we found ourselves beginning to feel the strain of solid” studying for various exams.In February we received a part of our Senior Orals—a present on which to work during the February vacation. The much- awaited Sadie Hawkins Day” was sponsored, and it proved to be an all day affair, with much fun for all. With the coming of the Class Banquet, the Senior Prom, and the Class Outing, we began to attract much attention by our endless bustling. And so, as I close the blue cover of my memory-filled treasure chest, my mind is filled with rosy thoughts of four wonderful years. And, through the blur of dreamy and exciting happenings, there is the one memorable event which brought many a lump to the throats of my friends—Graduation Night. It wasn’t until we received our diplomas that we realized we were no longer Seniors—we were Alumni ! ! ! CLASS On a cold day in January, 1959, the new eighty-sixth Congress convened in Washing¬ ton. The first business on the day’s agenda was a committee report on the value of a high school education to the future citizens of the country. This survey is required by the Bergeron-Traynor Act, which calls for an annual report on the influence of education upon American life. It was decided that the committee investigate the alumni of a typical American high school ten years after graduation to learn what contributions they had made to the nation’s welfare. Somerset High School, of the Commonwealth of Massachu¬ setts, the Alma Mater of the two sponsors of this bill, was chosen. After the roll call by Clerk of Congress, Ernest Pacheco, the report of Committeemen Dave Barlow and Jim Waring, high school colleagues of Bergeron and Traynor, was read as follows: We traveled to Somerset on the U.S.S. Jean, a new deluxe steamship of the O’Connell Lines. We were shown to our quarters by stewardesses Mabel Rivard and Theresa Martin. On deck, we were surprised to see crewmen Blake Hayden and Pete Ginter. A special banquet was prepared for us by chef Roland Fenton, after which music was furnished by Rick Cadorette and his orchestra. Following a pleasant voyage up the coastline, we arrived at Newport, and then transferred to one of the Kenney-LeCompte taxis, which have set a standard of excellence in the field of Eastern transportation. Much to our dismay, we were stopped in Tiverton by a brash young police chief named Cliff Southwick. When he heard of our mission, he conferred with his driver, detective Ed Whalen, and they decided to let us continue on our way. Upon arriving in Somerset, we noticed that a new Junior High School had been built, and we later learned that it was designed by architect Tommy Lawton, and built under the direction of Ed Tuttle. We entered the building and were greeted graciously by Pat Doyle, the seventh grade teacher, Dot Thwaite, the girls’ gym instructor, and school nurse Collette Michaud. They informed us that a benefit concert was being staged that week for the March of Dimes Campaign. The performers were to be the great concert pianists Joseph Barboza and Lloyd Gold, the former a Harvard graduate, and the latter an alumnus of Yale. As a prelude to the concert, nurses Phyl Bradley and Janice Duckworth, both high honor graduates of accredited hospitals, had been scheduled to speak on the modern methods of treating contagious diseases. Charlie Courcier, renowned radio announcer, had been giving special advertising to the concert over Somerset’s own radio station, WSHS. Archie Soares, the great basketball star of the Kentucky Wildcats, was holding a free basketball clinic for crippled children. Carl Sanderson, head referee of the Narry League, had offered his services, also. The townspeople were certainly behind this campaign. After several more days of research, which carried us from Marilou’s Fashion Salon to Pete Miller’s Garage, we decided to split ranks to finish our search for the members of the class. Helen Lucian and Lorraine Trafka were found to be working as accountants in a Providence office under the supervision of manager George Souza. 22 PROPHECY In the evening we were entertained at the Biltmore Hotel by Head Manager Warren Chace and his charming hostess, Joan Fredenburg. The next morning we decided to take a drive in the country. We were nearly struck by a stray bullet from hunter Arnold Lavoie’s gun, quickly followed by another from the rifle of Bob Lopes. On our return to the city we spotted Ed Santos’s Barber Shop, which seemed to be doing a thriving business. Just above the shop, we saw a sign which read Biello’s Shipping Company.” During our conversation with Nick, we learned that Bob Weeden was working as a diver, exploring the land below the sea. At our hotel we received a note from the Navy Department, in which Eve Bonin, the secretary of Admiral Berard, informed us that the Admiral had extended his cordial greetings. Next, we visited the Brown and Sharpe Machine Company and were shown some new equipment designed by foremen Marsden and O’Brien. Looking for an evening’s entertainment, we noticed that the marquee of the Metro¬ politan Theater was advertising its sensational comedian, A1 Comeau. We were immediately interested in this show, and bought our tickets from Dot Coulombe, cashier. Del Santos was one of the cordial hostesses, and Phyl Shaw, a charming usher, escorted us to our places. Seated next to us were Art Oliver and Paul Heroux, Vice-Presidents of the Robert Burns Cigar Company. Another magnate of the business world was Nick Massa, chief poultry producer of Bristol County. During intermission, A1 Lawton, Providence Journal photo¬ grapher, took pictures of the celebrities present. He was assisted by Art Marion, his colleague, who took care of the interviewing. Leaving the theater, we stepped into Smith’s restaurant, owned by Pat Kiley and her husband. Gerry O’Brien was managing it while the proprietors were on vacation. She told us that Claire Rondeau and Arlene Shutt were modelling at a New York style show and that Josi Yata had just returned from the West Coast, where she had been working as a make-up artist. We were escorted to a table directly opposite one occupied by Pat Greene, a third grade teacher in a nearby school, and Mary Burns, a secretary to a large printing firm. Walking down Main Street to get a bus to the airport, we saw the world-famed jewelry store of J. W. Grimshaw. Nearby was Bab’s and Kitty’s Millinery Shop—said to be the most exclusive one of its kind in New England. Thus, having contacted all the members of the Somerset High School Class of 1949, we have returned to Washington to report that this class has prospered and is enjoying unbounded success. We feel assured that the education received by the members of this group has enabled them to find places in American society as competent and intelligent citizens.” 23 STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS First row: D. Moniz, J. Bienvenue, E. Dafgard, Vice-President; J. O ' Connell, Treasurer; C. Sander¬ son, President; M. Travers, Secre¬ tary; P. Greene, J. Fredenburg, and C. Quental. Second row: M. Arau¬ jo, F. Cadorette, R. Cross, S. Rog¬ ers, P. Auclair, T. Almy, L. Souza, and N. George. Third row: G. Lee, C. Harrington, C. Carpenter, R. O’Connell, C. Bergeron, and A. Soares. A group which is continually busy making the laws and planning the social events for the year is the Student Council. The Council also supports all athletic activities and, therefore, has to work diligently to keep the treasury in balance. A successful public auction and bean supper and an even more successful operetta, The Pirates of Penzance,” were the main projects of the year. The members of the group helped to outfit our newly formed band. The Student Council acts as a binding agent between the students and faculty. LIBRARIANS MEMBERS Seated: Mary Travers, Secretary; Edith Bouley, Treasurer; Phyllis Bradley, Chairman; Mary L. Sul¬ livan, Cataloger; and Janice Duck¬ worth. Standing: Mr. William A. Hart, Advisor; Barbara Barnett, Madlyn Crawford, Phyllis Gell, Barbara Wilson, Virginia Wilson, Marilyn Mendillo, Nancy George, Dorothy Lee, and Evelyn Soares. The task of keeping track of more than three thousand books and the students who borrow them is one which keeps all the librarians busy. Each year they are given their assignments, so planned that there is a librarian on duty at all times. Throughout the year, meetings were conducted by Chairman Phyllis Bradley. These meetings were usually climaxed with coke” sessions. After the final inventory was completed, the librarians celebrated with a special dinner party. 26 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS MEMBERS Seated: Mary L. Sullivan, Librar¬ ian; Robert Weeden, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Joan Fredenburg, President; David Traynor, Treasurer; and Patricia Greene, Secretary. Stand¬ ing: Colette Michaud, Helene Oberman, Thomas Lawton, Charles Bergeron, Lloyd Gold, Joseph Barboza, and Phyllis Brad¬ ley. : Le Cercle Frangais” organized early in September, and soon plans were completed for a trip to Mount Hope on Mr. Traynor’s catboat. Miss Walsh and Mr. Morris were chaperons. Following this successful outing, the club launched its annual dance, this year’s motif being La Place d’Etoile.” Throughout the year, packages and letters were sent to a French orphan adopted by the club. At the conclusion of the second term, initiation of new members from the Junior Class took place. Eleven new members were admitted at the impressive ceremony. ROUND TABLE The Knights of the Round Table” is Somerset High’s debating and historical society. Its members are chosen because of their dramatic ability and interest in history. Meeting every Thursday, the members of the Round Table discuss current news topics and form views and opinions in the light of the presented facts. An annual assembly, usually in the form of a debate, is presented each year. A hockey game in Boston was attended by the group during the winter season. MEMBERS Seated: Robert Weeden, Trea¬ surer; Mr. J. Kineavy, Advisor; David Traynor, President; Charles Bergeron, Vice-President; and Jan¬ ice Duckworth, Secretary. Stand¬ ing: Joseph Barboza, Thomas Law- ton, Charles Carpenter, Robert Doonan, Preston Smith, Elizabeth Dafgard, Joan Fredenburg, and Sheila Doyle. 27 THE BREEZE f MEMBERS First row: B. Grime, J. O ' Connell, Business Manager; P. Greene, As¬ sistant Editor; Mr. E. Kaylor, Ad¬ visor; M. L. Sullivan, Editor; C. Courcier, Business Manager; and K. Perry. Second row: J. Bien- venue, J. Fredenburg, P. Doyle, S. Blackledge, J. Murphy, and C. Burbage. Third row: E. Bouley, A. Broadhurst, D. Traynor, T. Lawton, K. Wheelock, and D. Thwaite. D. Massa, J. Cuttle, __ Sports Editor; and C. Carpenter are also members. The Breeze is the official publication of Somerset High, published bi-monthly by the staff. Under the direction of its editor, The Breeze has grown in size and content and has been enlivened by cartoons and drawings. Included in its columns are social notes, editorials, school news, original stories, and sports articles. The chief purposes of the paper are to provide enjoyment for the students, to represent them on important issues, and to develop a feeling of school spirit. May The Breeze ever continue to blow! SHORTHAND CLUBS OFFICERS Seated (Senior Officers) : Jose¬ phine Yata, Treasurer; Dorothy Coulombe, Vice-President; Helen Lucian, President; and Claire Ron¬ deau, Secretary. Standing (Junior Officers) : Elaine Medeiros, Secre¬ tary; Joan Fredenburg, President; Miss Mason, Advisor; Theresa Cordeiro, Vice-President; and Eve¬ lyn Soares, Treasurer. Organized for the educational and social benefit of Commercial students, the Short¬ hand Clubs have continued to do fine work under the guidance of their advisor, Miss Mason. The clubs meet monthly during the classroom period. Throughout the year, candy was sold by both groups to increase their treasuries. A very successful dance and later a cake sale were sponsored by the groups. Both organizations plan for an annual outing, usually in the form of a dinner and theater party. 28 ORCHESTRA MEMBERS First row: W. True, J. Gonsalves, H. Oberman, W. Dickinson, T. Parent, J. Weeden, and R. Bence. Second row: J. Barboza, P. Ginal- ski, W. Johnson, R. Broughton, K. Wheelock, M. Buote, and J. Di- Santi. Third row: C. Harrington, L. Gold, R. Hart, J. Gagnon, and H. Veloza. The orchestra of the ’48-’49 year has earned the finest reputation of any to represent Somerset High. Under the excellent supervision of Miss Ruth Eddy, the orchestra has performed for school assemblies and various organizations. Highlighting this year’s activi¬ ties were its performances in Melody Night,” the exchange assembly with Dighton High, and a Parent-Teacher’s meeting. Their shining accomplishment was a full orchestral accompaniment for the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, Pirates of Penzance.” The orchestra also played at graduation. GIRLS’ CHORUS Membership in the Girls’ Chorus is open to all girls of the school. Officers, however, must be in their Junior or Senior year. The chorus began its year by taking part in the colorful operetta, The Pirates of Penzance,” presented in December. With the new year, plans for a musical assembly were undertaken and the chorus presented a short musical skit, Girls from College City.” The musical year was climaxed by graduation to which all musical groups contributed. These groups are all directed by Miss Ruth B. Eddy. OFFICERS Seated: Sheila Doyle, Treasurer; Dorothy Coulombe, President; Mary Travers, Secretary. Standing: Colette Michaud and Phyllis Brad¬ ley, Librarians; Arlene Shutt is Vice-President. 29 SPECIAL GLEE CLUB MEMBERS First row: J. Gonsalves, E. Medei¬ ros, M. Crawford, Treasurer; B. Smith, N. George, E. Bouley, C. Camara, and M. Camara. Second row: D. Lee, M. Mendillo, Librar¬ ian; E. Deane, J. Fredenburg, President; J. Duckworth, Vice- President; P. Greene, T. Parent, and D. Nordeste. Third row: L. Trafka, W. Dickinson, J. Murphy, P. Gell, E. Dafgard, B. Singleton, J. Harrison, and C. Quental, Sec¬ retary. This club is composed of students who possess exceptionally fine voices. It never exceeds twenty-four members. Meetings are conducted on Wednesdays when the girls rehearse pieces for their special programs. Their activities during the past year included a ' Melody Night” performance, participation in the operetta, assembly programs, and graduation. The concluding activity was a trip to the Eastern Massachusetts Music Festival. Here, an A” rating was achieved for outstanding performance. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Left to right: Robert Doonan, the Pirate King; Preston Smith, the Police Chief; Janice Duckworth, Ruth; David Traynor, Frederick; Madlyn Crawford, Mabel; and Richard Barrar, Major General Stanley. On the night of December 17, 1948, the stage of Somerset High School was trans¬ formed into a rocky coastline and cave which the feared Pirates of Penzance inhabited. Again, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s light operas unfolded a story of adventure and enchant¬ ment. The leads were carefully chosen for both singing and acting ability. The fine chorus was composed of members from all musical groups. Miss Ruth B. Eddy was the musical director, and Miss Mary L. Walsh and Mr. Francis J. Kilgrew were dramatic coaches. 30 Captain Archie Soares tosses the ball during the Diman game at the Boys’ Club. Our newly formed band in full 7 formation at the annual Thanksgiving Day game. Coach Boudakian is presented a jacket by the athletic teams at the annual Booster Night. The girls ended their successful season in a three way tie for first place. Si Vilela, top ground gainer for the Raiders, carries the ball at Hanover. mm First row: D. Rivard, C. Carpenter, E. Whalen, C. Sanderson, A. Comeau and S. Vilela, Co-Captains; C. Lynch, L. LeComte, A. Oliveira, P. Ginter, and G. Lee. Second row: E. Sullivan, Assistant Manager; R. Martin, D. Santos, R. O’Connell, C. Demers, J. Mullen, J. Leonard, A. Soares, R. Ferreira, Manager; Coach Boudakian. Third row: A. Guillemette, W. Chace, A. Waitt, R. Broughton, R . Barrar, C. Robinson, B. Hayden, and P. Smith. FOOTBALL ST. ANTHONY GAME The persistence of the Blue and White grid- ders finally paid off big dividends as they handed a defeat to St. Anthony, Narry League leader, by a decisive score of 21-0. Unleashing a powerful air and ground offensive, the Raiders rode roughshod over their highly favored opponents. A1 Comeau tallied twice and Damon Rivard once for the Somerset scores. Rivard scored the three points after the touchdowns. The defensive play of Cashew” Oliveira, Ed Whalen, and Red Carpenter was as fine as any seen during the season. However, it was a team victory, well earned and richly deserved. The Blue and White took on the toughest slate of opponents in many a year during the ' 48 gridiron season. The Raiders finished their nine game schedule with one victory stacked against eight losses. The lone victory was an achievement in itself, however, the win being over the Narry League Champs, St. Anthony’s of New Bedford. The Boudakianmen blanked the Parochials 21-0. The Somerset footballers fielded a team mainly com¬ posed of first year men. The team had the spirit and the fight, but lacked the necessary scoring punch—many times faltering a few yards from the goal line. The light backfield found it difficult to score against heavier opponents. Acacio Oliveira was placed on the Herald News All- Narry eleven. Charlie Carpenter was named to the second team. A1 Comeau, Carl Sanderson, and Ed Whalen were given honorable mention on the squad. Eddie was also named center on the All-Bristol Small Schools Team. SEASON SUMMARY Somerset. . 7 Mansfield . . 25 Somerset. . 19 Hanover. . 20 Somerset. . 0 Dighton . . 6 Somerset.. . 6 Franklin . . 20 Somerset. . 6 Diman . . 13 Somerset. . 0 Dartmouth . . 13 Somerset. . 21 St. Anthony . .. 0 Somerset. . 12 Foxboro .. . 33 Somerset. . 0 Case . . 7 Foxboro was surprised by the spirit and strength of the Raiders. Although defeated by Case, 7-0, Somerset never stopped trying. 33 First row: Robert O’Connell, Carl Sanderson, Arthur Soares, Captain; Albert Comeau, and Damon Rivard. Second row: Coach Boudakian, George Lee, David Traynor, James Mello, Robert Ferreira, Manager; Sylvester Vilela is also a member. 34 Bob O’Connell takes a rebound from Prevost. This game was a great victory for the Blue and White. BASKETBALL Although they did not clinch the Narry League Champion¬ ship, the 1949 basketball team had a very successful season. Their record of fourteen wins and three losses qualified them for a second place league standing. The boys made up for what they lacked in height by speed and efficiency. Led by Captain Archie Soares, the Raiders proved to be a menace to their opponents. They were defeated only once on their home court and were successful in breaking the Boys’ Club ' ' jinx’’ by eking out a thrilling overtime win over Diman. The outstanding game of the season was the victory over undefeated Prevost. Control of the backboards by Si Vilela and Jim Mello was a prominent factor in these and other games. The Blue and White” continually displayed the fight, determination, and good sportsmanship for which they are noted. Bob O’Connell sinks the basket that tied the Diman game and forced it into overtime. BASKETBALL RECORD Somerset. . 40 Bristol . . 33 Somerset. . 44 Prevost . . 49 Somerset. . 38 Dighton . . 20 Somerset. . 46 Case. . 36 Somerset. . 39 Westport. . 33 Somerset. . 41 Diman. . 29 Somerset. . 33 Dartmouth . . 43 Somerset. . 48 Bristol . . 23 Somerset. . 49 Prevost . . 27 Somerset. . 31 Dighton. .. 26 Somerset. . 37 Case. . 35 Somerset. . 47 Westport. . 32 Somerset. . 39 Diman. . 35 Somerset. . 30 Dartmouth . . 36 Total. .582 Total . .457 Somerset caused the Wesport quintet to lose, 39-33. Lanky Dave Traynor tries for a basket in our home game with Dighton. Shirley France and Coach Boudakian. Shirley is the Women’s Professional Long Distance Swimming Champion. Jake Lee drops a long shot into the basket at the Bristol Gym. Bob O’Connell, with the ball at his fingertips, is pursued by one of the Dartmouth eleven. The Cheerleaders give out a lusty cheer for their captain. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL MEMBERS First row: Nancy George, Madlyn Crawford, Colette Michaud, Doris Thwaite, Captain; Sylvia Greene, Patricia Doyle, and Marilou Sul¬ livan. Second row: Miss Worton, Coach; Barbara Wilson, Joan Mur¬ phy, Shirley France, Joan Freden- burg, Shelia Doyle, Patricia Greene, Manager; and Miss Sulli¬ van, Coach. The girls’ basketball team began and ended their season with hard fought victories. They split their two games series with Durfee and with Dighton, but were successful in both contests with Bristol Aggies. Their first victory over a favored Durfee sextet built up a fighting spirit which lasted until the final whistle had blown at the last game. The girls learned that to play together is to win together. The season ended in a three way tie for the first place among Dighton, Durfee, and Somerset. Play-offs could not be arranged because of the inability to secure officials or a neutral court. Somerset. ....... 23 Durfee. . 22 Somerset. . 46 Bristol Aggies. . 12 Somerset. .. 24 Dighton. . 25 Somerset. . 18 Durfee. . 35 Somerset. . 35 Bristol Aggies. . 8 Somerset. . 25 Dighton . .23 Total. .171 Total . .125 37 CHEERLEADERS First row: Phyllis Bradley, Jeanne Bienvenue, Doris Thwaite, Colette Michaud, and Virginia Wilson. Second row : Patricia Greene, Joan Fredenburg, Head; and Janice Duckworth. C-H-E-E-R-L-E-A-D-E-R-S Whether dressed in heavy sweaters for the cold football season or in snappy blue and white basketball uniforms, the cheerleaders of the ’48- ’49 season commanded the attention of all spec¬ tators. Their cheers displayed pep and vitality, punctuated with tumbles, cart-wheels, and flips. It didn’t matter to the girls what the score may have been, they never stopped giving the support that the team needed. It was this support that brought about several victories when defeat seemed inevitable. Miss Barbara Worton was the girls’ supervisor. : AUTOGRAPHS T. 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Compliments of GREEN FRONT GROCERY STORE JOS. C. COULOMBE — BARBER — Suspiro Bros. GROCERIES — MEATS — FRUITS VEGETABLES Member of Master Barbers’ Association Dial 2-9001 1050 County Street Somerset Centre, Mass. 388 Main Street Somerset, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of NORTH END LAUNDRY GONSALVE ' S FILLING STATION -o- Antone Gonsalve, Prop. 30 Wellington Street Fall River, Mass. 4071 County Street Somerset, Mass. PANNETON ' S STORE Compliments of PATENT MEDICINES— SODA FOUNTAIN SPEEDWELL FARMS • • • Leo Berube, Mgr. 1112 County Street Somerset Centre, Mass. 951 Slade Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of CAMARA ' S PHARMACY M. C, Sebastio, Ph. G., Reg. Ph. 1518 North Main Street Fall River, Mass. MULVENY ' S PHARMACY ! BRING IN YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS TO US We Have a Full Line of Medical Supplies 1058 North Main Street 1157 County Street Fall River, Mass. Somerset, Mass. SUCCESS TO 1949 Compliments of Interstate Venetian Blind Co. SOMERSET FABRIC CENTER - John J. Cabral, Mgr. 1098 County Street Somerset, Mass. 605 South Main Street Fall River, Mass. FALL RIVER BARIL ' S FLOWER SHOP BUSINESS INSTITUTE Louis M. Parent, Designer (formerly) Zoel Baril, Proprietor HERRICK’S INSTITUTE SHORTHAND - TYPING - ACCOUNTING FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS J CIVIL SERVICE COURSES Dial 2-5532 Dial 2-5861 209 Franklin Street Fall River, Mass. 955 South Main Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of POCASSET BOTTLING CO. r Inc. Louis Mendes, Manager MANUFACTURERS OF CANADA DRY SPUR POCASSET BEVERAGES CANADA DRY GINGER ALE Telephone 3-2141 155 HOPE STREET FALL RIVER, MASS. SUCCESS TO OUR SOMERSET HIGH GRADUATES — from — CREAMRICH ICE CREAM CO. The best ice cream for miles around, Is made right here in your home town.” 1091 COUNTY STREET SOMERSET CENTRE, MASS.