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

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While roaming in Memoirs Manor in Somersetshire, I came upon a chest decaying with age. Overcome with curiosity, I decided to investigate. Much to my surprise, this chest contained the records of the class of ’57. Frayed and yellow, they recalled the exciting history of four memorable years spent at this Manor. In our first year at the Manor, we chose as our guiding lights President, John Collins; Vice President, Kathleen Costa; S ecretary, Donna-Rae Ander¬ son; Treasurer, Robert Souza. As inexperienced pages, we tested our wings with a social entitled “Winter Whirl.” It was so successful that we sponsored another, entitled “Spring Swing.” So ended our first year as apprenticeship pages. In our second year, we were dubbed the noble honor of Squires. Chosen to lead us were President, Robert Souza; Vice Prseident, Lola Brockman; Secretary, Anne Ginter; Treasurer, Edward Cambra; Boy Councilor, John Furtado; and Girl Councilor, Myra Tavares. Our first assignment was to plan a rally for the Turkey Day Tournament in competition with all the members of the court. We tried our best to win but the Knights and Kings outscored us. One of our tasks as Squires was the sponsoring of a social dance and “Snow Shuffle” was enjoyed by all. Our main objective as members of the Royal Order of Knights was the ordering of our class shields. This was done with great enthusiasm. Chosen as our “Knight” lights were President, Robert Souza; Vice President, Kath¬ leen Costa; Secretary, Anne Ginter; Treasurer, Edward Cambra; Boy Coun¬ cillor, John Furtado; and Girl Councillor, Lola Brockman. Our social “Goal Post Magic” was a great success, and our Turkey Day Tournament Rally broke the Kings’ tradition, and we Knights stole all honors. Oh! What a glorious day!! Our courtly ball, the motif of which was “Candy Lane” was successful and enjoyed by many I.ords and Ladies. Representing us in the Student Council were Claire Murphy and Barbara Gateriewictz, Vice President and Secretary respectively. Our athletic prowess on the fields of honor established many records. However, the 49’ers trophy was unwillingly relinquished to the Casebardened inhabitants of Swanseashire. Our year as Knights was ended.

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’TPta ' tef uZouc e Mary Louise Walsh, for your thoughtfulness and personal interest in each and every one of us, we, the members of the class of 1957, proudly give you recogni¬ tion. You have long been deserving of this honor and we appreciate the opportunity of expressing the high esteem that each Memoirs staff has held for you. It 0 C As a teacher, you have instilled in us the courage to set our sights a little higher and to face each task, no matter how difficult, with the faith and assurance that we can succeed. Your many attainments, climaxed by receiving the Fulbright Scholarship, have inspired and encouraged each student in his quest for success. We only wish that there were something even greater that we could do to express our heartfelt thanks to you, Miss Walsh, for helping to make Somerset High School a better and more outstanding school. t 0 c a ct

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And now our most thrilling and important year! The dream of every Knight had been fulfilled. We were crowned Kingly Seniors. Under the supervision of Lady Mason, we selected six wizards to guide us through our final year. They were President, Robert Souza; Vice President, Kathleen Costa; Secretary, Anne Ginter; Treasurer, Edward Cambra; Boy Councilor, John Furtado; and Girl Councilor, Lola Brockman. Our first social obliga¬ tion was “Touchdown Tangle,” an acquaintance dance to welcome new pages. Paul Gamache and John Collins were awarded the highest positions in the court by being dubbed President and Treasurer, respectively, of the Student Council. The anual rally for the Turkey Day Tournament was won by the enthusiastic Kings. At this rally the Kings proclaimed a Color Day to be held throughout the Manor. It was a huge success. Our jousting team led by Co-Captains Mel Douthwright and Jack Collins and spurred on by the royal cheerleaders Marcia Zapasnik and Donna-Rae Anderson completed a successful season. Our basketball and track teams all had enviable records and our “Knights of the Swinging Bat” led by “Sweet” Souza, proved they were the most powerful team in the kingdom. In the course of our kingly year, came the announcement of our Memoirs Staff. Colby Harris received the top honors as editor, and Lady Walsh served her sixth year as its capable and hard-working advisor. Our exciting year came to a close with our annual banquet, the prom, and graduation. The biggest thrill came when we were selected as the first Kings to leave the Manor in caps and gowns. Through the happy blur of re¬ ceiving our yearbooks, scrolls and congratulations, together with the excite¬ ment of it all, we left an important part of our lives behind. And now as I close the chest, I feel reassured knowing that the oppor¬ tunities bestowed on us during our memorable four years at the Manor will benefit us greatly in the future.