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

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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

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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