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

 - Class of 1953

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As we departed from the road of primary education we, rather shy and bewildered, approached the avenue of secondary education and were both relieved and grateful when our vision was unmistakably focused upon a green light. Without hesitation we sped through the intersection and breezily guided our “roadsters” to S.H.S. Her portals were opened wide, her parking lot was spacious, we were not hampered by stop signs or caution signals so we drove in and parked there for four, fun-packed but laborious years. Once inside S.H.S.. Mr. Kilgrew directed us along the road that we would have to take in four short years. Under the able direction of Mrs. Staples, our Fresh¬ man class advisor, we chose a most efficient and dur¬ able guide in Robert Ayer, and to assist him we selected Mary O’Toole as Vice President; Marie Rogers, Girl Councillor; Mary Murphy, Secretary; William Southworth, Treasurer; and Philip Vaillan- court. Boy Councillor. Having no treasury, (as what freshman class has?), we ' strived to establish one. We succeeded in this by plunging whole-heartedly into a Magazine Drive. Needless to say, not only did we attain some security, but we also increased that se¬ curity by launching the biggest success of the year, a dance. “Paradise Island”. After a brief respite, the summer vacation, we entered our Sophomore Year and held our class elec¬ tions immediately. Our class leader had proved to be so reliable that we called for a repeat performance and Bob Ayer, eager and willing, accepted the position of Class President once again. As no group can function properly or successfully without several able and de¬ pendable leaders, we elected a Vice President, Marie Rogers; a Girl Councillor, Shirley DeCosta; a Secre¬ tary, Marilyn Medeiros; a Treasurer, William Cordiero; and a Boy Councillor, Philip Vaillancourt. These selections showed our wisdom. Seeking greater prosperity, we sponsored another dance. The “Superstitious Shag”. Although it was held on Friday 13th, we hit an all-time-high in dance attendance. None of these activities could possibly have been undertaken if our amiable and understanding advisor, Mr. John Kineavy, hadn’t given us such patient co-operation. Hoping that history would repeat itself we again participated in the Magazine Drive. (History was repeated and our treasury expanded! ) “Slow down . . . Curve ahead!” Was this a threat, a challenge, or a warning? I guess our Junior Year proved to be all of these. This was our debut into many social and extra-curricular activities. Oh! how we “fractured that French,” when we were initiated into Le Cercle Francais. There were some mighty closed¬ mouthed Juniors that day, but when they did venture a phrase or two you could be su re that it would be Oui, Oui, or Bonjour. Equally as thrilling was the honor of having the Secretary and Vice President of the S.A.A. selected from our class. The whole school joined in a vigorous campaign and wisely elected to those offices, Marie Rogers and Mary Murphy. Be¬ cause of his capable leadership, Robert Ayer became President of our class for the third consecutive year. To assist him in guiding us to the main thoroughfare . . . that of success ... we elected Shirley DeCosta, Vice President; Madeleine Levesque, Secretary; Ruth Chorlton, Girl Councillor, William Hutchinson, Treas¬ urer; and Emery Vaughn, Boy Councillor. Our representation in the athletic program and the cheering squad assured us of a reputation as a class of sports enthusiasts. Combining our sports and social interests, we ushered in the football season with “Kick-

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MR. KAYLOR MISS SCANLON MR. MORRIS faculty 53 MISS WALSH MISS BACHAND MR. GAYZAGIAN MISS GREENE MR. KEARNS



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(Ataxy Off-Kaper. Highlighting the social events of the year was. however, the Junior-Senior Prom. Adding to the success of the evening was the fact that it was a warm, glowing, romantic, moonlight night. The stage was set. the mood was right, it was the “loveliest night of the year. Everyone was waltzing in Old Vienna. The “Viennese Waltz” concluded our Junior, Year with a grand finale. Miss McGrath had advised us well. Responsibility . . . hard work . . . red letter decisions . . . future plans . . . confusion; these were the signs warning us of the “Crossroad” that we were about to encounter. . . Our Senior Year! In spite of these ob¬ stacles our Senior Year was a mad whirl of fun and frolic. Robert Ayer, who had been the outstanding leader of our class for three years, now relinquished this position as President of the class to become the President of our S.A.A. Bill Cordeiro. who handled the job of Class Treasurer in our Sophomore Year, again exercised his capability in this office as Treas¬ urer of our S.A.A. Maurice Gauthier, known through¬ out the school for his qualities of leadership, ambition, geniality, and intelligence, was chosen to fill the office of President during our final and most indus¬ trious year. Equally as capable were the rest of the class officers: Marilyn Matthews, Vice President; Shirley DeCosta. Secretary; Bill Hutchinson, Trea¬ surer; Jean Barlow-. Girl Councillor; and Robert Kiley. Boy Councillor. Our class advisor was Miss Ruth B. Mason. Jumping right into the spirit of things, we put on the first dance of the year, the welcome social called “School Daze.” The novel caricatures of the faculty plus the large attendance made the affair a smashing success. Almost immediately we began work on that all important project. Memoirs XVI. Forever fresh in our memories will be those supposedly all staff meetings at Marilyn Matthews’ house and her raided refrigera¬ tor. Equally as memorable will be Miss Walsh and her tireless efforts to keep us meeting the deadlines and producing the best S.H.S. yearbook of all time. The football season roused plenty of school spirit when we won a brilliant and inspiring victory over Dighton. 26-13. This was a stupendous comeback as the previous year they had trounced us 50-6. Coach Simpson in his first year at Somerset led the boys to an undefeated season and a Narry League Champ¬ ionship. The traditional Turkey Day Case vs. Somerset game was one of the most colorful ever, with Somerset towering over Case 12 to 0 and “49ers” trophy was placed side-by-side with the rest of the crowns of glory in our sports show case. The Senior Girls also had a field day in sports because they had. for the first time, a Gym Teacher. Miss Lorriane Bachand. Of course, there’s always something taking the joy out of life and that happened to he those much dreaded Senior Orals. This, coupled with those red-letter de¬ cisions that would make or break our future plans, only helped to make our minds more mature. Before we knew it the Juniors were mysteriously and indus¬ triously preparing for the Prom, and graduation rehearsals were in full swing. The prom was an ex¬ quisite affair. Thus ended our High School social activities, excluding the banquet, which was for our class alone. At last, we came to the end of the road, the termination of High School life, for this was grad¬ uation night. We received our diplomas and made a sharp turn from the path, the Carefree Happiness of the High Schooler,” to the road of Life, the road, traversed by the adult, responsible men and women of America.

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