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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

Somerset cfjool (graduation (((aii of 191 l une l itjli rtiool £ ' rrHo� 7 (6rahuaHtm 3® hnirsba|i, 3u� 2iJ, 1056 0 Somerset %igh i rijujol Auditorium • (2f t 90 ob atUx 8 Tfl. A.) 8 f. A. ___ £ « «£ W kv ; • V, ' • ’ jte • ■., -V i$| HI Bit 11 GRADUATION PROGRAM Overture: “Rosamunde Overture” Schubert i Entrance March: “Coronation March” Meyerbeer (Audience Seated) Prayer-Invocation: Rev . Augusto Furtado Chorus: “The Lord’s Prayer” Malotte Recitation: “Courage Over Fear” Lucyanne Sawyer Chorus: “Your Land and My Land” Romberg Recitation: “The Challenge of Tomorrow” Joan Louise Bridgeman Chorus: “Dear Land of Home” Sibelius Address: Dr. Daniel H. O’Leary President State Teachers College at Lowell Soloist: “I’ll Walk With God”— Brodszky-Webster . Elizabeth King Awarding of Honors: Principal Francis J. Kilgrew Presentation of Diplomas Superintendent Austin J. O’Toole Alma Mater Heron-Spanick Class of 1956 Exit March: “Marching Along Together” Isaac (Audience Seated) — udttle you 6ave t£e CcyAt... de t dunA teo4 come ufeoet you ?9S6 Sa ner ie£ Sc o t S mest ct ' ' 7?{ 44xtcfuc e€t6 ‘Dedication In recognition of his devoted service to Somerset High School, the Class of 1956 gratefully dedicates Memoirs to Mr. Edward J. Kaylor. As a teacher he instills in his students enthusiasm and an avid desire to learn. Mr. Kaylor ' s classes are made fascinating by his keen wit and vast store of knowledge. His diligent work in the guidance department of Somerset High School has merited him the acclaim of faculty and students alike. Ability to understand a student ' s problem and patience to direct the student to making a sound decision are chief at¬ tributes in his success as a counselor. His kindly words of en¬ couragement inspire many to earnestly seek their goals. A tribute to his untiring efforts is the broad guidance program now offered at Somerset High School. A man of dignity and understanding he radiates geniality and wisdom. 4cU U U4foatimz MRS. WHITNEY MR. O ' BRIEN AAISS WORTON MR. SIMPSON MISS LOUREIRO ■ p _ ' Us }CCi 4 yj 7Pk ■ MRS. TRAYNOR MR. LUTI H6AUTH — h ac§ 1 glV • l X.- ' V i As dusk comes upon me and light begins to fade, I will rub my magic lamp and try to recall some of the most treasured memories of three out¬ standing years at Somerset High School. The air begins to clear and the first scene visible is that of the opening assembly. As Sophomores, the first task was selecting officers to head our class. Under Mr. Kineavy ' s capable supervision, the following officers were chosen: President, Cliff Hoole; Vice President, Judy Borge; Secretary, Lolly Almeida; Treasurer, Bob Nichols; Girl Councillor, Marge Durfee; Boy Coun¬ cillor, Bill Cordeiro. The next project was to sponsor a dance to help establish a class treasury, and Winter Wonderland was a great success. By then, we were in the swing of things, and before we realized it, our first year of high school was over and summer was upon us. Filled with the anticipation of another exciting year, we gathered in the auditorium for the first class meeting as Juniors. The officers chosen to guide us through this important year were: President, Bob Nichols; Vice President, Joan Bridgeman; Secretary, Kathy Miguel; Treasurer, Charlie Mendes; Girl Councillor, Marge Durfee; Boy Councillor, Roland Bernardo. Honors were bestowed upon Penny Cook and Lolly Almeida who were elected Vice Pres¬ ident and Secretary, respectively, of the S.A.A. Our next class problem was the choosing of rings. Both the social and athletic seasons were successful for the Juniors. Under the supervision of Miss Bachand, our advisor, the class sponsored a dance, and early in the Spring, preparations were begun for the spectacular event of the year—the Junior-Senior Prom. The motif was Neptune ' s Court and the entire affair was a magnificent success. Coaches Simpson, Kearns, Kineavy and Luti guided their respective teams through victorious seasons— climaxing a wonderful year. I l September, 1955 was the beginning of the best year of all. The dream of every underclassman had finally been fulfilled—we were Seniors at last! Under the supervision of Miss Mason, class officers were chosen to guide us through the final year: President, Bob Nichols; Vice President, Joan Bridge- man; Secretary, Lolly Almeida; Treasurer, Charlie Mendes; Girl Councillor, Marge Durfee; Boy Councillor, Joe Zagorski. Bill Gibney and Cliff Hoole were selected to head the school government as President and Treasurer, respectively, of the S.A.A. One of the most outstanding activities of this year, Memoirs, was begun immediately. Joan Bridgeman received top honors as Editor, and Miss Walsh served her fifth year as its capable and hard-working advisor. The Football season was most successful, with the exception of the Thanks¬ giving Day game, when we regretfully relinquished the 49-ers trophy to Case. The Basketball, Baseball, and Track teams all had enviable records. With the excitement of exchanging pictures, Senior Orals, the prom, and receiving the yearbooks, time really had flown, and we were rehearsing for graduation. Graduation! the very thing we had talked about and waited for for so long. Through the happy blur of receiving diplomas, congratulations, and the excitement, we felt a little saddened, for we realized that we were leaving an important part of our lives behind. Now as the images begin to fade in the haze of the lamp, I see before me uncertainty and confusion, but I feel reassured knowing that the very best of opportunities and assistance was given to us, both as individuals and as a class, by the ever-available, capable, and loyal faculty. We all be¬ lieve that fond memories of Somerset will be a guiding light in the future. l St ii BUSINESS STAFF LITERARY STAFF ART STAFF Eulalia Almeida Lolly Trademark: Zest for Living Personality is to a woman what perfume is to a flower. SAA Secretary 3; Class Secretary 2, 4; Special Glee Club 4; Junior Short¬ hand Club Secretary; Senior Shorthand Club Vice President; Modern Dance Secretary 3. Lorraine Antone Anti Trademark: Neckerchiefs One of the greatest pleasures in life is conversation. Modern Dance 3, 4; Senior Short¬ hand Club; Art Squad 2, 3, 4; Cafe¬ teria Cashier 4. Edward Bienvenue Eddie Trademark: Black Chevy His ways are quiet and happy ones. Judith Anne Borge Judi Trademark: Height The wild, the free and the happy one. Breeze 2, 3, Assistant Editor 4; SAA Vice President 2; Girls ' Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 2; Girls ' Chorus 2; Driver Education 2. Roland Bernardo Tex Trademark: Ambition Virtue proceeds through effort. Dramatic Club 3; Breeze 4; Honor Society 4; Driver Education 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Double Quartet 3; Jun¬ ior Red Cross 4; Junior Boy Council¬ lor. David Botelho Dave Trademark: Taciturnity In quietness and confidence shall be my strength. Memoirs 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Pho¬ tography Club 3; Projectionists 3; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4. Barbara Breton Babs Trademark: Curly hair To friendship every burden ' s light. Modern Dance 3. Joan Louise Bridgem Joanie Trademark: Bass-drum Nothing great was ever without enthusiasm. ELENE BROCk A VN Trademark: Pony tail The only way to have friends is to be one. Memoirs Editor 4; Student Council 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Girls ' Basketball 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orches¬ tra 2, 3; Special Glee Club 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Dramatic Club Vice President 2; Beauty Parlor Trio 2, 3; Double Quartet 2, 3, 4; Cafe¬ teria Cashier 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. Pep Squad 2, 3; Memoirs 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Breeze 2, 3, 4; Driver Education 2, 3; Cafeteria Cashier 3. Helen Louise Burgess Hel Bee Trademark: Temper Mix reason with pleasure and season with mirth. Breeze 3; Driver Education 2; Major¬ ettes 2, 3, 4; Junior Shorthand Club. Carolyn Butler Buttons Trademark: Dighton Self-trust is the first secret of success. Modern Dance 3, 4; Driver Education 2; Cafeteria Cashier 3; Girls ' Chorus 2; Commercial Club 3; Photography Club 4. Marshall Cadorette Trademark: Hot Rods Everything comes if a man will only wait. Shop Activities 2, 4. John Cahill Robert Canty i Jeanne Caron Jackie Trademark: Cafeteria Push on—keep moving. Art Squad 3, 4; Track 3, 4. Bob Trademark: His collections Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand. Photography Club 3, 4; Projectionists 3; Mixed Chorus 3. Jean Trademark: Sparkling eyes Every joy is gain however small. Girls ' Chorus 2; Modern Dance 3. Raymond Caron Ray Trademark: Smiles, like the sun, brighten every object on which they shine. Driver Education 3; Shop Activities 4. Lois Chace Lois Trademark: Sense of humor Cheerfulness throws sunlight on all the paths of life. Driver Education 2; Modern Dance 3; Photography Club 4. Sylvia Chace Syl Trademark: White megaphone Eyes as dark as the sky, smile as bright as the stars. Dramatic Club 2, 4; Driver Education 2, 3; Gym Specialties 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Cafe¬ teria Worker 3, 4; Pep Squad 2; Cheer¬ leader 3, Head 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3. Pauline Margueritte Chagnon Chag Trademark: Mischievousness Her voice was ever soft and low; an excellent thing in a woman. Driver Education 3; Honor Society 4; Junior Shorthand Club Vice P resident 3; Senior Shorthand Club. Penelope Theresa Cod Penny Trademark: Pep Some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, millions of mischief. Memoirs 4; Junior Red Cross Council 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 3, Secretary 4; Honor Society Treasurer; SAA Vice President 3; Special Glee Club 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Driver Education 3; Track 4; Pep Squad 2; Cafeteria Cashier 4. John Alfred Cordeiro Bucky Babe Trademark: His collection of pinups His own character is the arbiter of everyone ' s fortune. Roland Cordeiro Chourico Trademark: His shotgun and hunting boots. A-hunting we will go. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4. William Joseph Cordeiro Coot Trademark: His wife The world was sad; the hermit sighed —till woman smiled. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Gym Special¬ ties 3; Sophomore Boy Councillor. Jesse Correa Carew Trademark: Catalogs A man he seems of cheerful yester¬ days and confident tomorrows. Gym Specialties 3, 4. Joseph Costa Joe Trademark: Read ' s Corner Gang Reading maketh a full man. Memoirs 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Projec¬ tionists 3, 4; Gym Specialties 3; Hon¬ or Society 3, 4. Ann Countouriotis C ountess Trademark: Her Hair Patient of toil, serene amidst alarms Girls ' Chorus 2. Sandra Davenport Davvy Trademark: Talkative That virtue was sufficient of herself for happiness. Driver Education 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Henry DeMarc- Butch Henu Tradema rk: Gesticulating Earle Dennis Big Earle Trademark: His Pipes Manuel Souza Dias Manny Trademark: Vicious softshoe Honor lies in honest toil. Memoirs 4; Baseball 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Round Table 3, Vice President 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, President 4; Le Cercle Fran- cais 3, Treasurer 4. As a wit, if not first, in the very first line. Memoirs 4; Round Table 3, 4; Gym Specialties 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 4. He is so good he will pour rose water on a toad. Breeze 2; Tumbling 2. Nancy Gretchen Dickison Dickie Trademark: Manners Her air, her manners, all who saw admired, courteous though coy, gentle though retired. Majorie Joyce Durfee Marg Trademark: Coot She that was ever fair and never proud, had tongue at will and yet was never loud. Girl Councillor 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 2, 3; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Cho¬ rus 3. Carol Frances Dwyer Gogel Trademark: Artistic ability From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. Memoirs 4; Special Glee Club 3; Jun¬ ior Red Cross Vice President 4; Dra¬ matic Club 2, 3, 4; Breeze 2; Girls ' Chorus 2; Le Cercle Francais 3. « Barbara Resigna Eisenhardt Eisic Trademark: Sophistication Unthinking, idle, wild, and young, laugh ' d and talk ' d and sung. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Driver Educa¬ tion 2; Music Appreciation 3; Breeze 4; Junior Shorthand Club; Commercial Club 3. Arthur Fred Emmett Art Trademark: Sharp cars True ambition there resides. Memoirs 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 4. Barbara Carol Foulds Bobo Trademark: Friendliness Full of fun and fancy free. Memoirs 4; Breeze 2, 3, Exchange Edi¬ tor 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Art Squad 3; Girls ' Chorus 2; Pep Squad 3, Cheerleader 4; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4. Edward James Fox Foxie Trademark: Green Chevy Convertible A light heart lives long. Tumbling 2, 3, 4. Peter Paul Gossic Pete Trademark: Sideburns He ' ll find a way. Michael Freitas Mickey Trademark: Teasing You ' d never guess what is going on inside of him. Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 2; Gym Specialties 3, 4. William James Gibney Billy Trademark: Casualness He smilingly takes the world in his hands. Memoirs 4; Band 2, 3, 4; SAA Presi¬ dent 4; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Orchestra 2, 3; Round Table 3, 4; Breeze Sports Editor 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4. Robert Ned Gurnitz Moe Trademark: Trombone ‘ Circumstances alter cases. Memoirs 4; Round Table 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3. Thomas Harrington Ding Trademark: Height Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand. Memoirs 4; Breeze 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 2, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Driver Education 2; Le Cercle Francais 3, President 4; Track 3, 4; Honor Society 4. Clifford Joseph Hoole Whale Trademark: Plaid belts A handsome youth, lighthearted and content, he wanders thru the world. Barbara Horan B obbi Trademark: A daughter of the gods divinely tall and most divinely fair. Joanne Hrenko Joanne Trademark: Giggle A comrade blithe and full of glee, who dares to laugh out loud and free. Baseball 4; Basketball 2; Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Track 2, 3; Driver Edu¬ cation 2; Student Council 2, 4; Tum¬ bling 3, 4. Basketball 4. Breeze 4; Modern Dance 3; Junior Shorthand Club; Senior Shorthand Club; Mixed Chorus 2; Special Glee Club 4. J V r; Frederick Jackson Freddy Trademark: Quiet Manners Silence is golden. Driver Education 3; Junior Red Cross 2, 3, 4. Elizabeth King Liz Trademark: Voice She speaks and behaves just as she ought. Memoirs Assistant Editor 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Double Quartet 3; Beauty Parlor Trio 2, 3; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Breeze 2, 3, Editor 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Cafeteria Cashier 4; Honor So¬ ciety 3, 4. June Lawton June Trademark: Newberry ' s Good humor teaches charm to last. Junior Shorthand Treasurer; Senior Shorthand Treasurer; Driver Education 3, 4. John Ronald Lincoln Ronnie Trademark: Taunton High Why worry? Take it slow and easy! Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Track 2; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3. ' is warm; PRISCM}L P. Lteigay ' Trademark: AthletiiM ilityV A friendship that like, loK a love like friendship sfWq Memoirs 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Breeze 2, 3; Band 2, 4; Dra¬ matic Club 2, Vice President 3, 4; Library Associates 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Special Glee Club 2, 3, Vice Presi¬ dent 4; Music Appreciation 3; Cafe¬ teria Worker 4. Betsy Longshaw Betsy Trademark: Laugh A merry heart that laughs at care. Special Glee Club 2; Junior Shorthand Club; Photography Club 4. Edward Lopes Lopez Trademark: Truck A time to keep silent and a time to speak. Francis Xavier Lynch X Trademark: Checking Coats What should a man do but be mer¬ ry? Shop Activities 2; Gym Specialties 2, 4. Eileen Elizabeth Mello Mellow Trademark: Blouses Gentle and kind are her ways. Modern Dance 3, 4; Junior Shorthand Club; Senior Shorthand Club; Driver Education 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Spe¬ cial Glee Club 3, 4. I Charles Mendes Vouse Trademark: The Gob Shop Kathleen ANiyc jvuou Kathy Trademark: Petiteness Helen Louise Miranda Hel Trademark: Her Bounce By the work, one knows the work¬ man. Memoirs 4; Art Squad 2; Tumbling 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 3; SAA Treasurer 3, 4; Driver Education 3; Baseball 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Round Table 4. Small and wise, she ' s a terror for her size. Memoirs 4; Breeze 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Class Secretary 3; Girls ' Chorus 2; General Chorus 3; Special Glee Club 3; Junior Shorthand Club; Senior Shorthand Club; Honor Society Secretary 4; Cafe¬ teria Worker 2. It ' s nice to be natural, when you ' re naturally nice. Tri-Hi-Y 3; General Chorus 3; Girls ' Chorus 2; Junior Shorthand Club; Art Squad 4; Pep Squad 3; Driver Educa¬ tion 3; Photography Club 4; Cafeteria Worker 2. Rose Marie Moisan Rosie Trademark: Her Smile A merry heart doeth good like medi¬ cine. Modern Dance 4; Driver Education 3; Shorthand Club 3; Photography Club 4; General Chorus 3; Girls ' Chorus 2. Sheila Jean Murphy Murph Trademark: Sincerity Many daughters hath done virtuously, but thou cxcellest them all. Dramatic Club 2, 3, Secretary 4; Junior Shorthand Club President; Senior Short¬ hand Club President; Junior Red Cross Secretary 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 2; General Chorus Secretary 3. Robert James Nichols Bobby Trademark: Leadership Which I have earned with the sweat of my brow. Memoirs Business Manager 4; Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4, Captain 4; Round Table 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Boys ' Chorus 4; Class Treasurer 2; Class President 3, 4. Margaret Mary Pacheco Maggie Trademark: Weeds Edward Oliver Ouellette Eddie Trademark: Yvette Paul Donald Ouime Worms Trademark: Drums John Nordeste, III Johnny Trademark: Buncy and the boys Mark the perfect man and behold the upright. Track 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. Edward Oliveira Eddie Trademark: Roughness Thou art the man. Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 2; Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Round Table 4; Gym Specialties 3, 4; Tumbling 3. Thy modesty ' s a candle to thy merit. Driver Education 2; Gym Specialties 3, 4. What, never? Hardly ever! Band 3; Orchestra 3; Photography Club 4. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Memoirs 4; Girls ' Chorus 2; General Chorus 3; Special Glee Club 4; Tri- Hi-Y 3; Inventory Clerk 4; Junior Shorthand Club; Senior Shorthand Club. ,R rt Louis Pannoni Panon Trademark: White Bucks A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Round Table 4; Gym Specialties 2, 3; Photography Club 4. Antoinette Philemon Parent A nn Trademark: Leotard Let us trip it as we go, On the light fantastic toe. Modern Dance 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Shorthand Club; Senior Shorthand Club; Commercial Club 3; Music Appreciation 2, 3. Marcia Parrott Bit Trademark: Marlon Brando She is pretty to walk with—And witty to talk with—And pleasant to think of, too. Track 2; Breeze 2, 3; Driver Education 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria Worker 4. Janet Linda Perry John Rebello August Francis Reis Jan Trademark: Blue-black hair Johnny Trademark: Curly hair Augie Trademark: Little Studebaker Gay hope is theirs by fancy fed. Tumbling 3. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Secretary 2; Breeze 2, 3; Driver Education 4; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Cafeteria Cashier 4. A smile for all, a welcome glad, A Sing away sorrow, cast away care. jovial coaxing way she had. Daniel Salmon Fish Jeannette M.Roste Jan Marianne Rose Russo Roose Mare Trademark: Train ticket to New York Trademark: Jitterbug Trademark: Hoops Her quiet unassuming manner brings forth her pleasing ways. Beauty is a good letter of introduc¬ tion. It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Memoirs 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Shorthand Club; Senior Short¬ hand Club; Girls ' Chorus 2; General Chorus 3; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Art Squad 4; Photography Club 4; Tri-Hi- Y 3; Cafeteria Inventory Clerk 4. Memoirs 4; Round Table 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 2, 3, Captain 4; Track 4; Tumbling 3; Junior Red Cross Vice President 3; Gym Specialties 3. Lucyanne Sawyer Luce Trademark: Calm, Cool, and Collected The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Memoirs Literary Editor 4; Library As¬ sociates Treasurer 2, 3, Chairman 4; Photography Club 2; Le Cercle Francais 3, Vice President 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Beverly Anne Smith Bev Smitty Trademark: Her Chic Style is the dress of thoughts. Memoirs 4; Driver Education 2; Pep Squad 2; Cafeteria 3; Librarian 4; Breeze 4; Majorette 4; Dramatic Club 2, President 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; General Chorus 3; Special Glee Club 3, 4. Richard Smith Bunce Trademark: Car A good nature is stronger than wealth. Tumbling 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. Barbara Stone Barb Trademark: Blush Patience is a plant that grows not in all gardens. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Driver Education 3; Le Cercle Francais 3; Cafeteria Cashier 4. David Sullivan Dave Sully Trademark: Bunce In quietness and confidence shall be my strength. Boys ' Chorus 2. Richard W. Swain Pussy Purcell Trademark: Softshoe A man ' s task is always light if his heart is light. Tumbling 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 2. JACQUELINE ELIZABETH Vargas Jackie Peter ' Trademark: Baton Trademark: Joviality Mix reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth. Bob Trademark: Broom A good man possesses a kingdom. ' The light that shines in a woman ' s eyes. Majorettes 2, 3, Head 4; Driver Edu¬ cation 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Cafeteria Worker 3. Memoirs 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 3, 4; Breeze 2, 3; Library Associates 2, 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Cafeteria Cashier 4. Shop 4. Barbara Weeden Weed Trademark: Smile So well she acted all and every part, By turns—with that vivacious versatili¬ ty. Memoirs 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dra¬ matic Club 3; Honor Society 4; Driver Education 3; Library Associates 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Special Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Double Quartet 3, 4; Pep Squad 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; Tri- Hi-Y 3; Cafeteria Worker 3. Leonard Wood Lenny Chick Trademark: Creativeness The artist is a rare breed. Memoirs 4; Breeze 3, 4; Boys ' Chorus 2; Driver Education 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. Joseph Zagorski Kazorsk Trademark: Line of Chatter Men ' s conversations are like their lives. Le Cercle Francais 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Double Quartet 2, 3, 4. Hail Alma Mater! Hail to the school of our heart; Through years of devotion we never will part. We ' ll carry on for dear old Somerset; Thy spirit will bring us the light. With loyal hearts so true we pay our debt to you. All hail to the Blue and the White! Hail Alma Mater! Hail to the Blue and the White! Thy glorious tradition forever be bright. We ' ll carry on the torch of victory In praise of your name and the right. Forever and a day, to you we ' ll honor pay. All hail to the Blue and the White! j 0 I CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Marge Durfee, Charles Mendes, Lollis Almeida, Bob Nichols, Joan Bridgeman, Joe Zagorski. OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Standing, left to right: Roland Cordeiro, Dan Salmon, Ed Oliveira, Austin O ' Toole, Cliff Hoole, Earle Dennis, Joe Costa. Sitting: Charlie Mendes, Bob Nichols, Mickey Freitas, Bill Cordeiro, Joe Zagorski, Henry DeMarco. We, the Class of 1956, being of sound mind and memory, do make, ordain, and publish this to be our last will and testament. I, Joyce Brockman, leave my problems to my sister Lola. May she worm out of them as easily as I did . I, Sylvia Chase, leave my patience to next year ' s head cheerleader. Without it she ' d never last. We, Margie Durfee and Bill Cordeiro, leave our ability to get along with each other to future steadies. I, Jesse Correa, leave my chickens for Mr. Knecht ' s dissecting experiments. I, Joseph Costa, leave my debating ability to future Malcontents in Mr. O ' Brien ' s Sociology class. I, Ann Countouriotis, after managing my hair this long, don ' t leave it to any¬ one. I ' m taking it! We, Judy Borge and Jackie Vargas, leave our college friends to the Gang of ' 57. I, Henry DeMarco, leave my glasses to future American History students to transcribe Mr. Kineavy ' s writing. I, Barbara Foulds, leave my Math IV class to any other lone girl with enough intestinal fortitude to take it. I, Elizabeth King, leave my singing voice to Miss Walsh. I, Priscilla Lodge, leave my high-jumping record to future track stars. 1, Bob Nichols, leave my charm and leadership to future executives of SHS. We, Carol Dwyer and Bev Smith, did leave for one day and suffered seven hours. I, Mickey Freitas, leave my harem to any wallflower in the junior class. TViU I, David Sullivan, leave my baby face to future post-graduate students. I, Joe Zagorski, leave my tuba to Mr. G. If he can fix it up, he can have it. I, Nancy Dickison, leave my Ma as next year ' s official chauffeur. I, Dan Salmon, leave my sharp red basketball shorts to “Little Fish. I, Maggie Pacheco, leave the doodling which adorns my book cover to any¬ one down in the dumps. I, Kathy Miguel, leave my height to all giant underclassmen. I, Lucyanne Sawyer, leave my unused resin to would-be followers of George Liberace. I, Marcia Parrott, leave my Marlon Brando album to anyone who will keep it up to date. I, Joan Bridgeman, will leave Mr. Ataman, our Memoirs photographer, alone, if we both survive ' till this yearbook is finished. I, Barbara Horan, left New York to attend a great school—Somerset! I, Manny Dias, leave—I hope! I, Charlie Mendes, left my Parisian accent in French I. I, Lois Chace, leave my title of Miss in June. We, the Hoopsters of ' 56, leave our practice outfits to future home economics students. If they can patch those up, they are sure to succeed. We, the graduates of ' 56, leave our outstanding scholastic and athletic re¬ cords to be upheld by all future classes of Somerset High School. Carol Bill Earle Weed Aust Lollie CUTEST BEST ALL ' ROUND MOST POPULAR Luce Joe MOST BRILLIANT Ma rilyn Butch MOST AMBITIOUS Barb Dave QUIETEST Coot Betsy LIFE OF THE PARTY Tom Pris Bob Joan Mickey Bobo MOST ATHLETIC DID MOST FOR S.H.S. CLASS FLIRTS Barbara Bob MOST TALKATIVE Aust Mare CLASS WITS Art Liz MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Jackie Fish CHANGED MOST Joan Joe Rosie Bob MOST TALENTED BEST LOOKING (v a f 6 Maggie Lenny MOST ARTISTIC Tom Rosie BIGGEST APPETITES Weed Eddie MOST VERSATILE Fish Helen NEATEST Ray Penny FRIENDLIEST SMILE Bev Mickey BEST DRESSED Kathy Tex MOST EFFICIENT 70 a Lois Art Bill Judy Helen Eddie BEST DRIVERS BEST DANCERS ALIBI ARTISTS The lamp had been rubbed and we found ourselves in a strange vehicle, the Gurnmobile, anchored in a harbor. Our destination—the new tourist playground, Underwater, U.S.A. Our voyage was about to begin and hostesses Judi Borge and Jen Rostek helped us check our underwater attire which would be necessary during the tour. With a whir of the jet engines and the raising of the anchor, we were on our way. Glancing through the portholes we could see the land slipping away and the sea engulfing us. Under the expert navigation of Eddie Fox and Bob Canty, the Gurnmobile, Invented by Bob Gurnitz, easily slipped in and out of the coral reefs and dense jungles of underwater vegetation. We knew we were fast approaching Underwater, U.S.A. because of the signs along the way, which had the artisic touch of Maggie Pacheco. The hours of travel were made pleasanter by the melodious singing of Richard Smith, Ed Ouelette, and David Sullivan. At last we had arrived. After alighting from the Gurnmobile we were quite surprised to see Mayor Charlie Mendes and Councilman Dave Botelho swimming toward us. They presented us with the traditional golden fish bone to the city, and graciously in¬ vited us to dine with them at the Red Lobster Swim-In, owed by the fam¬ ous gourmet, Barbara Stone. While there, we overheard Bob Nichols and Joe Costa discussing their current business negotiations concerning the construction of a barnacle garden. Sitting with them were their reliable secretaries, Thursday Miguel and Friday Almeida, taking notes in in¬ delible ink. Ordering a seafood dinner (what else?) was quite a chore because there were so many delicious dishes from which to choose. John Cordeiro, the head waiter, took our orders for octopus saute. The Seahorse Stable run by Augie Reis and Peter Gossic was just a few leagues down the street. We decided to rent a horse for the remainder of the trip. Our, guide, Marilyn Verros, came speeding up on her trusty steed and after a few moments of reminiscing, we were on our way. Our first stop was at the hospital designed by a leading architect, Lenny Wood, and built by Cliff Hoole and his construction company. Janet Perry, head operating nurse, and her assistants Lorraine Antone and Sheila Murphy were in the operating room helping Dr. Barbara Foulds perform a delicate operation on John Rebello, a hunter, who had been wounded in a battle with a swordfish. In the lab the technicians, Joyce Brockman and Bev Smith, were busy at work. Next on the agenda was the Science Research Center where we were allowed to watch physicist Arthur Emmett working on his current problem— that of lighting the city by means of electric eels. We said au revoir to Pro¬ fessor Emmett and started for the Underwater Olympic Stadium. Our taxi was a sea turtle which took us past the courthouse where Judge Roland Bernardo and stenographers Jeanne Caron, Carolyn Butler, and Pauline Chagnon were busy at work. . Great was our disappointment when arriving at the stadium, we learned that we had just missed John Nordeste who had carried on the true tradi¬ tion of his Alma Mater, by winning the Marathon Swim. It was not too late, however, to see the basketball team, composed of Capt. Dan Salmon, Austin O ' Toole, Tom Harrington, Bill Cordeiro, and Bill Gibney, and coached by Roland Cordeiro, soundly trounce their opponents in an underwater game. (Their basketball was a puffed-up balloon-fish!) The next event we saw was a wrestling match between Ed Oliveira and an octopus. The blow-by-blow descriptions of the bout were given by Bob Pannoni, sportscaster. A very familiar voice was heard, and we turned around to see Marianne Russo selling her pizza pies garnished with a delectable seaweed sauce. The games were over for the day, and as we left the stadium, we saw a large sign which attracted our attention— Eisenhardt ' s Underwater Apparel. As we entered the store we saw Barbara Breton and June Lawton tottering around the shop in newly-purchased diving suits. Model Helen Miranda was trying to rescue Betsy Longshaw from a diving helmet which Jesse Correa had gently placed on her head. Tired but happy, we returned to the newly renovated Spanish Galleon Hotel run by Eddie Lopes. In the lobby a large group of tourists were seek¬ ing autographs from Ron Lincoln, speedboat champ, and his mechanics, John Cahill and Marshall Cadorette, and publicity agent, Ray Caron. It was nearing departure time, but we couldn ' t leave without first visit¬ ing the school. Our old classmates, Joe Zagorski and Joan Bridgeman met us at the door. It certainly wasn ' t a surprise to us to learn that they had be¬ come music supervisors. While walking through the corridors, we passed the immense gymnasium where Paul Ouimet was drumming the beats for the water ballet stars, Rosie Moisan and Ann Parent. The music was his own composition of the Mermaid Mambo. As we were leaving, we saw Carol Dwyer and Helen Burgess, the school nurses. On our way back to the Gurnmobile we stopped at Mello and Davenport Souveniers Inc. to purchase a few bushels of pearls and a copy of Lucyanne Sawyer ' s latest novel, The Art of Spearing Fish with a Violin Bow. We entered the Gurnmobile and as it started on its return trip, we took a backward glance at Underwater, U.S.A. Memories of happy moments and renewed friendships would be with us always. Now we had a new destination—HOME. 4 ■3B V5 m 1 ‘i i55 Beauty Parlor Trio Wednesday ' s Hero The Big Freeze f K i Front row, left to right: John Furtado, Kathleen Costa, Diane Rousseau, Geral¬ dine Cahill, Joan Bridgeman, Lola Brock¬ man, Robert Nichols, Merrill Chace. Sec¬ ond row: Edward Cambra, Robert Souza, Julianne Pimental, Carol Harrington, Mar¬ jorie Durfee, Eulalia Almeida, William Gastall, Joseph Zagorski. Third row: Den¬ nis Collins, Clifford Hoole, William Gib- ney, Mr. Morris, Claire Ducharme, Bar¬ bara Gateriewictz, Charles Mendes. Student (?au tctt i The Student Council, legislative body of our school, formulates plans of action for the entire school. It also serves to bind together the faculty and students. Cotton, Soccettf The Honor Society high scholastic marks is a group composed of those pupils who have attained for three years. New members are inducted in the Spring. Seated, left to right: Kathy Miguel, Bob Nichols, Mr. Kaylor, Henry DeMarco, Liz King. Standing: Pauline Chagnon, Roland Bernardo, Art Emmett, Bob Gurnitz, Joe Costa, Bill Gibney, Barbara Weeden, Lucyanne Sawyer. JUNIOP r ' is m u k . 1, « i CROSS First row, left to right: Gerry Cahill, Barbara Cabral, Muriel Hutchinson, Mr. Sandomierski, Carol Dwyer, Claudette Cote, Sheila Murphy, Barbara Phelan. Sec¬ ond row: Charlie Mendes, Roland Ber- nado, Anne La Salle, Robert Donovan, Dan Salmon, Bill Gibney. pattion, (Z ' tooo ( oortciC Under the direction of Mr. Sandomierski, this council conducts annual Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis drives. Supervised by Mr. O ' Brien, this group put out a fine school newspaper bi-monthly. of flourishing journalists efficiently First row, left to right: Roland Bernardo, Leonard Wood, Elizabeth King, Mr. O ' Brien, Barbara Foulds, Bill Gibney, Tom Harrington. Second row: Judy Borge, Kathy Miguel, Beverly Smith, Mary Etta Fredenburg, Claire Murphy, Rita Lynch, Joyce Brockman. Last row: Claire Vermelte, Joanne Hrenko, Helen Ducharme, Martha Whitcomb, Barbara Eisenhardt, Yvette Dube. Front row: Barbara Siemms, Helen Burgess, Carol Torres, June Curt, Jackie Vargas, Marcia Lahue, Dianne Rousseau, Beverly Smith, Nancy Anderson. Second row: Linda Pearson, Laura Parent, Gary Vaughn, Marilyn Bennett, Arlene Gabriel, Priscilla Lodge, Patty Hathaway, Barbara Gateriewictz. Third row: Joe Zagorski, Pamela Nevins, Brian Riley, Art Emmett, Joan Bridgeman, Bob Gurnitz, Richard Pierce, Danny Riley. Fourth row: Eugene Rutkowski, Steve Durfee, Carol Washburn, Madelyn Tavares, Adeline Largent, Anne Reseigh. Fifth row: Sue Rivard, Gerald Butler, Barry Lees, Billy Frado, Wayne Gibbs, Jane Gibney. Last row: Steve Biello, Carleton Grantham, Paul Gamache, Mike Lombardo. Our colorful band, directed by Mr. Gayzagian, has done a splendid job in¬ creasing school spirit. At games, Pep Rallies, and other outside activities, the band brings outstanding recognition to Somerset High. OrcAeatrci Under the direction of Mr. Gayzagian, the conscientious members of the orchestra strive to lend harmony and inspiration to our school assemblies. Left to right: Gary Vaughn, Marilyn Bennett, Lorraine Hall, Ann Harper, Janice Chadburn, Ronald Lincoln, Nancy Nichols, Paul Gamache, Ann Slattery, Roseanne Souza, Sue Rivard, Doris Cox, Mike Russo, Pam Nevins, Connie Bennett, Bob Gurnitz, Mary Ann Gibney, Joe Zagorski, Lucyanne Sawyer, Henry DeMarco, Gene Rutkowski, Anne Reseigh, Mr. Gayzagian. ] i I i i Ef : , Chace, Sheila Murphy, Wayne Gray, Janet Perry, Marilyn Verros, Marcia Lahue, Carol Dwyer. Third row: John Nordeste, Julianne Pimental, Martha Whitcomb, Marianne Russo, Mary Ann Gibney, Donna Rae Anderson, Patty Hathaway, Barbara Seimms, Barbara Foulds, Eddie Cambra. Last row: Rita Lynch, Barbara Stone, Gerry Cahill, Alfred Zagorski, Terry Laughren, George Hague, Marcia Parrott, Priscilla Lodge, Barbara Eisenhardt. The Dramatic Club, under the supervision of Miss Scanlon, presents inspiring tableaux and one fine play during the school year. Sfieccat The Special Girls ' Glee Club, supervised by Mr. Gayzagian, participates ir P 7 various musical activities during the course of the school year. The Christmas xZZC ? ? Vespers, Spring Musicale, and Exchange concerts with neighboring schools are outstanding among these activities. First row: Myra Tavares, Kathy Costa, Eileen Borges, Lucyanne Sawyer, Pris Lodge, Mr. Gayzagiartp eS-g Joan Bridgeman, Marcia Lahue, Madelyn Frado, Eileen Coleman, Marge Durfee, Liz King. Second row: Barbara Rogers, Ruth Lincoln, Rita Lynch, Maggie Pacheco, Eileen Mello, Ann Parent, Joanne Hrenko, Marianne Russo, Bev Smith, Mary Etta Fredenburg, Claire Murphy, Barbara Weeden, Marilyn Verros. Last row: Julianne Pimental, Gerry Cahill, Patty Hathaway, Marilyn Bennett, Madelyn Tavares, Marcia Parrott, Mary Ann Gibney, Barbara Gateriewictz, Colby Harris, Anne Jane Reseigh, Carol Washburn, Janet Perry, Sandra Davenport. -o Left to right: Winifred Broadhurst, Helen Fletcher, Adeline Largent, Lola Brockman, Barbara Weeden, Julianne Pimental, Mari¬ lyn Bennett, Anne-Jane Reseigh, Martha Whitcomb, Miss Walsh, Marilyn Verros, Priscilla Lodge, Marcia Zapasnik, Lucyanne Sawyer, and Colby Harris. Seated, front row: Nelson Douthwright, Paul Gamache, Roland Bernardo, Myra Tavares, Marcia Lahue, Ann Parent. Sec¬ ond row: Jim Bridgeman, Gary Vaughn, Joan Bridgeman, Marianne Russo, Barbara Weeden. Third row: Henry DeMarco, Bob Canty, Tom Theodore, Patty Hathaway, Irene Baldaia, Anne-Jane Reseigh, Marilyn Bennett. Fourth row: Eugene Rutk vski, Colby Harris, Carol Washburn, Sue k vard, Mart Whitcomb, Julianne Pimental. Stand¬ ing: June Curt, Helen Burgess, Bev Smith, Carol Dwyer, Sylvia Chace, Lolly Almeida, Janet Perry, Sandra Davenport, Joe Zagor- ski, Bob Gurnitz, Madeline Tavares, Arleen Gabriel, Gerry Cahill and Marilyn Verros. 1 irection of Mr. Gayzagian, this recently—organized group has made extraordinary progress. Composed of the most talented singers in the school, the Mixed Chorus produces a masterpiece of blend, quality and intonation. Many outstanding performances have been given and will continue to be given by this enthusiastic organization. % C ' The Library Associates under the fine leadership of Miss Mary Louise Walsh, LIBRARY ASSOCIATES work to keep the library operating efficiently throughout the school year. The .work of the Library Associates includes cataloguing new books, checking on over- ' Ebooks and repairing worn books. Each period, and before and after school, ibrary associate is on hand to help students select books and find reference .In addition to the annual outing the librarians enjoy monthly teas in the MIXED CHORUS J,eft to right: Bill Gibney, Ed Oliveira, Myra Tavares, Janinne Lagasse, Maureen Quintelj Barbara Gf iewictj -Bob Gurnitz, Mr. Kineavy. Standing: Bob Pannoni, Robert Nichols, Bill Gainnie, ‘Eafle Dennis,-O ' Toole, Dan Salmon, Henry DeMarco, Charlie Mendes, Leonard Farrell, Tom - tFreoTjGre, AAikeLomba d by Mr. Kineavy, is one that strives to gain truth through ming well informed on world and national affairs. j e (9 tete ? ' ux tc zoi This is an organization under the direction of Miss Walsh for the purpose of better acquainting our students with the French language and mannerisms. Seated, left to right: Bill Gibney, Elizabeth King, Janet Perry, Marilyn Verros, Barbara Foulds, Joan Bridgeman, Miss Walsh. Standing: Dave Botelho, Arthur Emmett, Henry DeMarco, Joe Zagorski, Tom Harrington, Lucyanne Sawyer, Bob Gurnitz, Austin O ' Toole. Seated: Miss Mason, Eileen Mello, June Lawton, Sheila Murphy, Lollie Almeida. Standing: Margaret Pacheco, Marianne Russo, Kathy Miguel, Pauline Chagnon, Ann Parent, Joanne Hrenko. SENIOR SHORTHAND CLUB This group holds bi-monthly meetings under the direction of Miss Mason. Once a month the Junior Shorthand Club joins the Senior group, and the joint meeting hears speakers or sees films about the business world. JUNIOR SHORTHAND CLUB JL Jr Sf ' ' ■ A . £ jj : f- w V JTs Also under the able supervision of Miss Mason, this group of Junior girls holds bi-mont hly meetings to discuss the work and job opportunities of the modern sec¬ retary eated: Marilyn Rogers, Miss Mason, Sheila Osborne. Second row: Lorraine Raposa, Sheila O ' Neill, Madeline Frado, Claire Phelan, Claire Cahill, Rita Lynch, Maureen Westcott, Marcia Rego, June Simons. Third row: Delores Coloumbe, Carol Ploski, Helen Rockliffe, Joan Ramos, Carla France, Lorraine Antone. (Absent: Helen Burgess). € YEARBOOK ACTIVITY Seated, left to right: Miss Walsh, Austin O ' Toole, Earle Dennis. Standing: Bob Nichols, Marilyn Verros, Tom Harrington, Barbara Weeden, Bev Smith, Carol Dwyer, Priscilla Lodge, Joyce Brockman. Let ' s give a cheer for Somerset And make it loud and long. Our Alma Mater glorious. To her we raise our song; We fight hard for the victories, We keep our honor bright; We ' ll ever cheer the Raiders bold Who wear the Blue and White. Fond memories of Somerset Will be our guiding light. -J. BRIDGEMAN Ocatto ' i JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Seated: Miss Ryan, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Bergeron, Miss Bottomley. Standing: Mr. Gulino, Mr. Daley, Miss Fazio, Mr. Driscoll, Mr. Barrar, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Smietana. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Pete Bertek, Nancy Nichols, Mr. Daley, Marjorie Miranda, Jacky Correira. UNDERCLASSMEN CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Eddie Cambra, Kathy Costa, Bob Souza, Lola Brockman, Jack Furtado. OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Kneeling: Eugene Rutkowski, Harry Ward, Lou Habib, Jack Collins. Standing: Dick Botelho, Mel Douthwright, Art Kydd, Terry Laughren, Mike Lombardo. (Absent: Jack Furtado, Lou Souza, Bob Souza, George Bettencourt, Paul Lussier.) Sofe6o tone CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Gerry Cahill, Merril Chace, Diane Rousseau, Dennis Collins, Carol Harrington, Bill Gastall, Julianne Pimental. OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Front row, left to right: Roger Caron, Bill Gastall, Dennis Collins, Paul Chace. Second row: Merrill Chace, Jim Bridgeman, Wayne Stone, Steve Biello. 1 M | ( a Jr iT 1 . 7. Eileen Mello 2. Janet Perry 3. Barbara Stone 4. Charlie Mendes 5. Carol Dwyer 6. Carolyn Butler Barbara Weeden 8. Barbara Foulds 9. June Lawton 10. Helen Miranda 11. Beverly Smith 12. Jan Rostek 13. Kathy Miguel 14. John Nordeste 15. Joan Bridgeman 16. Lucyanne Sawyer 17. Joe Costa 18. Marcia Parrott 19. David Sullivan 20. Rose Moisan 21. Ann Parent 22. David Botelho 23. Marilyn Verros 24. Ray Caron 25. Butch De Marco 26. Freddy Jackson 27. Arthur Emmett. 1. Bill C. 2. Marge D. 3. Joanne H. 4. Judy B. 5. Tommy H. 6. Roland B. 7. J. Cordeiro 8. Liz K. 9. Priscilla L. 10. Joyce B. 11. Barbara E. 12. June L. 13. Austin O’T. 14. Betsy L. 15. Eddie O. 16. 16. Helen B. 17. Penny C. 18. Ann C. 19. Joe Z. 20. Bob G. 21. Lorainne A. 22. Cliff H. 23. Dan S. 24. Earle D. 25. Jackie V. 26. Bob C. 27. Marianne R. Pep Squad Flag Bearers t poot6aCC— ' 55 Somerset High ' s reputation as an Eastern Massachusetts football power was further enhanced by the performance of its 1955 grid team. In compiling an impressive seven and one record, the Simpsonites ranked second in the state in Class D. This was the highest standing ever attained by a Somerset eleven in the long history of the school. The 1955 grid season got underway on a rain-soaked Pottersville Field as an untried Raider eleven pounded out a decisive 32-0 win over Nantucket. On October 8th, Somerset met an ever-dangerous foe, Dighton High. The Simpson- men displayed a vicious linegame and emerged with their first Narry League victory 19-0. This marked the third straight year that the Lions failed to cross the Somerset goal line. The Raider grid machine rolled on, spearheaded by Co- Captains Cliff Hoole and Ed Oliveira. Unbeaten Falmouth and Class C Howe felt the force of a destined eleven. The powerful Blue Raiders played host to the Little Green of Dartmouth and struck hard in posting a 27-6 win. But the test awaited us, Taunton High, defending Bristol County Champions. Undauntedly the Somerset team met the challenge and gave Coach Simpson his greatest triumph. The stalwart play of All-State tackle Roland Cordeiro, backed by the entire Raider eleven brought Somerset its finest team-victory. Next on the grid card was Plymouth High, a spirited Class C eleven, who succumbed to the Blue Wave, 25-0, in the mud of Pottersville Field. The hard- charging defensive platoon had again displayed its usual potent game. Only traditional rival Case stood between the Raiders and the coveted Class D title. Although giving their best showing of the season, the Raiders dropped the Annual tussle to a proud Case team. In losing their first game to Case in six years, Somerset relinquished the 49ers trophy for the first time since it was inaugurated, as well as their grasp on the State Class D leadership which they had held throughout the season. : Despite this, the team was an outstanding one, but their efforts would have been futile were it not for the excellent coaching staff who added another great chapter in the Simpson dynasty. Assistant Coach Luti lent untiring aid in devel¬ oping the 55 grid squad. His expertly drawn scouting reports proved in¬ valuable to the success of the team. Many players were lauded for their talents on the gridiron. Co-Captains Cliff Hoole and Ed Oliveira were picked for various All-Narry squads. Roland Cordeiro was awarded a first team slot on the All- State Class D team as well as gaining All-Narry recognition. Linemen Earle Dennis, Mike Freitas and Joe Costa received All-Narry notice, and the passing combination, Mel Douthwright to end Tom Harrington, gained All-League honors along with state-wide mention. Halfbacks Bob Nichols and Coot Cordeiro were chosen on the All-League platoon. Somerset_ .. 32 Somerset_ _19 Somerset_ 14 Somerset _13 Somerset 27 Somerset 26 Somerset_ 25 Somerset_ ...... 6 Nantucket 0 Dighton _ 0 Falmouth _ 0 Howe _ 0 Dartmouth _ 6 Taunton _ 0 Plymouth 0 Case _ 20 HENU CHOURICO CAPT. DAN BILLY ' TfawtCf (?6cu tfr6 With the 1955-56 basketball season nearly completed, Somerset has clinched the Narry title and qualified for the Tech Tourney for the third consecutive year. The Blue and White intend to emulate their illustrious 54 brethren and annex the Coveted Class C crown. Such an achievement would be a fitting tribute to our outstanding coach, Bill Kearns, under whose astute guidance Somerset High has dominated Narry League play during the past three years. Paced by Captain Dan Salmon and cen¬ ter Tom Harrington, the Raiders have roared through sixteen Narry League tussles. The aggressive rebounding of Earle Dennis and clever ballhandling of Coot Cordeiro and Mel Douthwright have enabled the Somerset quintet to post an over-all record of fiteen wins and one loss. Much of the success of the team was due to the excellent reserve strength which is essential to any championship team. With three year veterans Bill Gibney, Charlie Mendes, Joe Zagorski, and Austin O ' Toole, the reserve unit displayed first-team calibre throughout the season. EARLE CHARLIE TOMMY AUSTIN COOT JOE ma ■ ' jrS ' f Z ' .i v _(hj 1 J p 1 Cj k ‘Scue zCt Although the 1955 baseball team did not annex the Narry League championship, it did display ability and sportsmanship while placing third in tight league competition. The 1956 outlook is definitely better, for the Blue Raiders will field an experienced team in their attempt to regain the Narry crown. Co-Captain Earle Dennis, fireballing right-hander, heads a stellar pitching staff comprised of All-Narry hurler Tom Harring¬ ton, Lou Habib, and lefty Bill Gibney. Co-Captain Charlie Mendes, a three-year veteran, provides the Raiders with the best back- stopping in the league. A tight inner defense composed entirely of Juniors boasts a keystone combination of Sweet Souza and Mel Douthwright. Classy-fielding Jack Furtado holds down the initial sack, and Lou Souza is guardian of the hot corner. The out¬ field will probably be composed of Ed Oliveira, Austin O ' Toole, and Dee Collins. With such an excellent lineup, the ' 56 squad will prove itself outstanding among its opponents and will maintain Somerset ' s leadership in the field of sports. Co-Captains EARLE and CHARLIE r CHARLIE EARLE TOMMY AUST BILLY The 1955 track squad posted an outstanding record on the cinder paths in winning their fourth Narry Championship in five years. The success of the Somerset High track teams has been a result of the hard work and expert tutelage of Coach William Luti. In the past five years Coach Luti has earned the reputation of molding champion track teams and the 1956 edition is no exception. With Captain Bob Nichols, holder of the Narry League record for the 440 as a nucleus. Coach Luti has an impressive array of talent with which to continue his winning tradition. Seniors Charlie Mendes and Henry DeMarco excel in the field events, while Ed Oliveira ' s specialty is the middle distances. Junior speedster Dick Botelho will be counted on for points in the 100 yard dash, and hurdler Lou Souza rounds out a competent team of tracksters. Depth in both track and field events is afforded by underclassmen Jack Collins, Harry W ' ard, Dennis Collins and James Rockliffe. This is the team that will represent Somerset High in Ihe com¬ ing spring track campaign which promises the tightest competi¬ tion in Narry history. CAPTAIN NICHOLS BOBBY Coach Luti and Captain Nichols PRISCILLA EDDIE JOHN CHARLIE HENRY VARSITY Front row: Marcia Zapasnick, Co-Captains, Priscilla Lodge, and Barbara Weeden, Irene Dupere, Betty Sullivan. Back row: Coach Bachand, Barbara Horan, Martha Whitcomb, Pudge Ducharme, Bridgeman, and Barbara Gateriewietz. The Girls ' Basketball Team finished another very successful sea¬ son under the able coaching of Miss Bachand with a record of 6 wins and only 2 losses. Spearheading the team were Irene Dupere and Co-Captain Priscilla Lodge. Other outstanding Varsity mem¬ bers were Marcia Zapasnick, Martha Whitcomb, Co-Captain Bar¬ bara Weeden, Joan Bridgeman, Barbara Horan, Helen Ducharme, Betty Sullivan, and Barbara Gateriewietz. Forwards on the‘undefeated Jay Vee Team were: Mary Ann Oibney, Sue Rivard, Barbara Cabral, and Gerry Cahill. Guards were Julianne Pimental, Mary Etta Fredenburg, and Carol Har¬ rington: The Raiderettes topped off the season with the annual Sports Day, held at Dartmouth. and Joan Co-Captain PRIS BOBBIE JOAN JUNIOR VARSITY Front row: Jean Madore, Pam Nevins, Garry Mendes, Bev DeMarco, Gail Harrison. Second row: Mary Viveiros, Kathy Gateriewietz, Barbara Cabral, Sue Rivard, Ann Harper, Bev Simons. Last row: Mary Ann Gibney, Madeline Tavares, Julianne Pimental, Gerry Cahill, Carol Harrington, Helen Rocklifte, Mary Etta Fredenburg. The best laid plans of mice and men Do oft times go astray; But here ' s the end of real hard work— We hope we ' ve done okay. For now it ' s time to take our leave; Please wish us Luck and Cheers, And do not let our mem ' ries fade Throughout the coming years. THE STAFF OF MEMOIRS ' 56 YOUR FAMILY LUMBER YARD BRIDGEMAN 927 County St. SOMERSET, MASS. Phone 3-2419 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 56 FROM THE SOMERSET LIONS CLUB Con llfltlMoNi CLASS OF ' 56 That You May Continue to Gather the Seeds of Wisdom is the Wish of . . Your Friendly Bank FALL RIVER TRUST COMPANY 43 NORTH MAIN ST. Somerset Branch 1045 County Street Compliments of Ashworth Brass Foundry SOMERSET, MASS. Roberts Full-Dress Rental Service White Tuxedo Jackets Tuxedos - Tailcoats Cutaways and All Accessories EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT Phone 9-6191 398 Spring St. (Opposite St. Mary ' s Cathedral) FALL RIVER, MASS. CROSS SON Compliments of Florists Official Florist of SHERRY CORPORATION ROAD CONSTRUCTION ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS 823 Davol Street Phone 3-5864 Fall River, Mass. SOMERSET HIGH S CHOOL DAILY DELIVERIES IN FALL RIVER and SURROUNDING TOWNS Phone 2-6891 Somerset Centre, Mass. ERNEST G. HAYES INCORPORATED THE CAMPUS SHOP Your Headquarters For Campus and High School Wearing Apparel Your Friendly Ford Dealer CARS-TRUCKS FARM IMPLEMENTS FORD TRACTORS Phone Fall River 8-5694 Swansea, Mass. 956 COUNTY ST. Somerset, Massachusetts G. A. MOISAN, Prop Tel. 4-1932 ' r¥($£e4-t 2cuilify. TfCeA ' .(4- FIRST SPORTSWEAR A. G. W. J. HOWLAND, INC. 824 N. Main Street Fall River, Mass. Established 1896 TEL. 2-2552 INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE Where Working Phone 3-5881 Is A Pleasure J. MARINO 26 Bedford St. Prop. FALL RIVER, MASS. Compliments of SHORE ' S MARKET SxyuUite ftcutefoef MAYNARD ' S JEWELRY Watch Repair Registered Chronograph Technician 1094 County St. Phone 3-6847 SOMERSET, MASS. HELM DALEY OIL CO. Compliments of Heating Oils LARRY ' S BARBER SHOP Oil Burner Service 1119 County St. Phone 3-5121 SOMERSET, MASS. PAUL J. DALEY S. H. S. - 1945 SOMERSET CENTRE, MASS. Best Wishes to the Somerset High School Graduates from H. P. HOOD SONS, INC QUALITY MILK and ICE CREAM 84 Barrett St. Fall River, Mass. Compliments to the FALL RIVER Class of ' 56 From HERALD NEWS MONTAUP ELECTRIC COMPANY Fall River, Mass. Compliments of JACKSON Tel. 2-2482 Res. Tel. 2-3380 M M TELEVISION COMPANY Sales and Service INC 513 County Street Somerset, Mass. MANUEL V. MONIZ ANDY ' S CORNER STORE Ice Cream—Candy—Cigars Cigarettes—Periodicals Compliments of NEW ENGLAND 1140 RIVERSIDE AVE. SOMERSET, MASS. POULTRY COMPANY INC. COMMUNITY CLEANSERS INCORPORATED Stephen D. Sypko Class of ' 38 0 7 ' uw6lc4 l 04t£4 at SUSPIRO BROS. 1049 County Street SOMERSET, MASS. Meats - Groceries - Provisions ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION 266 Grand Army Highway Somerset, Mass. AUCLAIR ' S MARKET F. C. AUCLAIR, Prop. Meats and Groceries of the Finest Quality Phone 2-4951 1173 County St. Phone 2-3131 FREE DELIVERY SOMERSET, MASS. 64 Brightman St. Where Good Friends Meet Good Food SHAWMUT DINER 1808 County St. Rt. 138 Somerset, Mass. TEL. 2-9652 Luck and Success from CREAMRICH F. H. KINGSLEY MASON ' S MATERIALS PAINTS Phone 9-6461 Fall River, Mass. Compliments of VAUGHN PEARSON CLEANERS Somerset, Mass. Congratulations and Best Wishes from COCA - COLA BOTTLING CO. of FALL RIVER, MASS. MUNROE ' S HARDWARE A Full Line of HARDWARE, HOUSEWARES, and ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 1004 County St. Phone 2-1301 Somerset, Mass. Phoebe ' s AMERICAN CHINESE FOODS We Specialize in Chicken and Steak Dinners Phone 2-9334 1026 County St. SOMERSET CENTRE, MASS. D ' ARRUDA ' S GENERAL STORE, INC. Paint, Varnishes and Hardware I 185 Read St. Phone 3-4631 SOMERSET, MASS. Hutchinson ' s Art Shop RAY L. HUTCHINSON, Prop. Pictures, Picture Framing Artists ' Supplies 154 SECOND STREET FALL RIVER, MASS. Music At It ' s Best for Your Enjoyment Call on THE LENE PAGE QUINTET Tel. F.R. 6-8098 SOMERSET JEWELER Gifts and Cards for All Occasions 939 COUNTY ST. SOMERSET, MASS. Next Door to the Post Office PERRY BROS. SHELL SERVICE STATION GILBERT and EDWARD PERRY, Props. Gas - Oil - Lubrication Batteries - Tires - Accessories YOU SHELL BE SATISFIED 2317 County St. Somerset, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF Lockhart Insurance Company COUNTY STREET SOMERSET, MASS. NU-BRITE CLEANERS DYERS 123 George Street Fall River Mass. The Parks Co. Manufacturers of Shellac Fall River, Mass. FACTORY Somerset, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF GOODYEAR SERVICE STORE 215 Pleasant St. Fall River, Mass. . Best Wishes to the 1956 Graduates A QUALITY MILK Office Tel. 8-5286 831 Robeson Street Plant Tel. 2-6240 727 Bedford Street FALL RIVER, MASS. Key . . . TO GREATER VALUES Compliments of SOUSA ' S PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY INC. CHACE WINDOW AND HARDWARE 1049 Read St. Phone 2-7076 SOMERSET, MASS. 161 Pleasant Street FALL RIVER C. D. BOARDMAN GENERAL CONTRACTOR Homes—Repairing—Remodeling SHOVEL AND BACKHOE 70 Euclid Avenue Somerset, Mass. GRAY ' S ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION Gas—Lubrication—Oil Batteries—Tires—Accessories GRAND ARMY HIGHWAY Swansea, Mass. Compliments of KENNETH C. GRIME Florists Compliments of KID CHASSE VARIETY MAGONI ' S 476 Road St. FERRY LANDING Somerset, Mass. SOMERSET, MASS. COMPLETE LINE OF TOYS AND NOVELTIES WISHES S. S. KRESGE COMPANY Main Street at Pocassett in Fall River Compliments of BOYD ' S, INC. of Fall River JEWELERS F. CLINTON CHACE, Pres. Registered Jeweler, A.G.S. 42 North Main St. Fall River Compliments of Best Wishes for a Succesful Season From THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE SPORTING GOODS STORE IN SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS THE PIERCE HARDWARE CO. Taunton, Mass. Tel. 4-6921 KILLORAN NICHOLS REAL ESTATE 208 Academy Bldg. FALL RIVER, MASS. 11 I Washington Ave. SOMERSET, MASS. CENTRE SHOE STORE I 160 County St. SOMERSET, MASS. Specializing in Jarman Shoes for Men Fleet-Air Shoes for Children EXPERT FITTING SHOE REPAIRING Done on Premises J. CURRY MENDES CORPORATION Canton, Mass. DESIGNERS AND MFGS. OF BUSINESS FORMS MACHINERY SOMERSET SPORT CENTER Team Outfitters 1157 County St. SOMERSET, MASS. LINCOURT PAPPAS INSURANCE—REAL ESTATE 977 County St. Somerset, Mass. Tel. 4-3221 Compliments of Best Wishes to the CALLAN Class of ' 56 CONSTRUCTION From COMPANY W. T. GRANT CO. Compliments to the Class of ' 56 FROM A FRIEND THE HUB SHOE FACTORY OUTLET MACKENSIE WINSLOW, INC. Lumber and Building Materials SOMERSET, MASS. Manufacturers of Shoes for All the Family iiift Famous Name Brands Samples and Cancellations Open Daily From 9 to 9 PLENTY OF FREE PARKING POULTRY AND DAIRY FEED Yard—689 Rodman St. FALL RIVER MASS. Phone 6-8563 Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 From ESQUIRE BARBER SHOP russ McDermott DINER Davol Street Fall River J. SYLVIA TRUCKING Taunton, Mass. SOMERSET HIGHLAND MARKET 500 Read Street Somerset ANDREWS SUPER MKT. Steer Beef—Groceries Fresh Fruit—Vegetables 977 County St. Somerset, Mass. STEVE ' S DOUGHNUT SHOP Fall River—Providence Hwy. Telephone 2-0865 Compliments of Compliments SOMERSET LODGE of Somerset, Mass. A FRIEND RECEIVING OUR BALFOUR RINGS-1955 PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mendes, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Lawton, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chagnon Mr. and Mrs. James J. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Russo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pacheco Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Almy Mr. and Mrs. James T. Lodge Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Caron Mr. and Mrs. Milton F. Foulds Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ouellette Capt. and Mrs. Lester Brewer Mr. William Matte Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Longshaw, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Kilgrew Mr Edward Sandomierski Miss Celeste Loureiro Miss Anne T. Scanlon Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wood Mr. and Mrs. John C. O ' Brien Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Butler M iss Elizabeth Greene Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lopes Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kineavy Mr. and Mrs. Gust Verros Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Bridgeman Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Orchard Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Donahue Mr. and Mrs. William V. Luti Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gasper Miss Phyllis E. Hood Mrs. Francelina Cordeiro Miss Esther M. Wilbur Miss Lorraine A. Bachand M iss Barbara R. Worton Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Weeden Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Davenport, Jr. Dr. Thomas G. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hart Hood, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Antone Mr. and Mrs. Eben Sawyer Mrs. Edward J. Kaylor Mr. and Mrs. George Desrosiers Mrs. Gertrude Cahill Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Vargas Mr. Henry DeMarco Mrs. Frederick J. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John C. Nordeste, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emmett Mr. and Mrs Kendall T. Stone Mrs. Mary Almeida Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy Miss Ruth B. Mason Mr. and Mrs. John Zagorski Mr. and Mrs. Austin J. O ' Toole Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Chace Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Perry Mr. and Mrs. Manuel C. Botelho Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Miguel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cordeiro Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Gurnitz Mr. and Mrs. John B. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Parent i Compliments of ATAMAN STUDIO 933 COUNTY STREET SOMERSET Branch at 220 Bedford Street Fall River OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER for the CLASS OF 1956 The B � t Yearbook Are TAYLOR MADE TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY DALLAS TEXAS l|J!j 1 i WR 1 e i .1 y i 11 ' ll |! «l ifT ii ill ii in fen in ill III III gj