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

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The best preparation for the future, is the present well seen to, and the last duty done.” Thus have we approached the last stage of this, our guide. Four pages are opened before us, the record of our career at Somerset. What incidents, experiences, and ac¬ complishments have we written upon their surfaces? Today, we peruse their pages and find the name Somerset High as a shining symbol to the entering freshmen, in the year 1956. By electing William Taber, President; Sandra Sullivan, Vice President; Margaret Miranda, Secretary; and Carol Driscoll, Treasurer; we officially started our climb toward that plateau occupied by seniors only. Our first unified effort was the annual Christmas dance. Here, we learned the important principle of pulling together, which guided us through many more events. The June dance marked the close of the year, a year in which many friendships were formed and strengthened. The school buzzed with activity as we made our elaborate plans for summer fun. Deep within the recesses of our minds was the thought of returning in the fall as sophomores. Was it only two years ago? We entered our second year full of anticipation and de¬ light. We were, at last, full-fledged members of the senior high. The political results for the year were: William Frado, President; Rosanne Souza, Vice President; Margaret Miranda, Secretary; Alfred Morris, Treasurer; Carol Driscoll, Girl Councilor; and David Curt, Boy Councilor. Under their able leadership, our sop homore year was a great success. Our first Case Rally was preceeded by weeks of excited preparations. Choosing Sputnik” as our theme, we built a skit which carried this out in full detail. Diligence paid off. For the first time in seven years, the sophomores tied the seniors for first place. What a happy day that was! The next item on the agenda was the Christ¬ mas dance. The Holiday Hop” was both a financial and social success. The time passed quickly; then it was June and time for another graduation. Only a high school student can appreciate the difference between a sophomore and a junior. When the Class of 1958 closed its books, the epochs of our history really be¬ gan. Under the political regime of President Richard Bernardo, Vice President Maxine Mendoza, Secretary Carol Driscoll, Treasurer Alfred Morris, Girl Councilor Patricia Cabral, and Boy Councilor Daniel Cabral, a year of utmost success and prosperity passed. Two from our ranks, Margaret Miranda and Lynda Goff were elected to the S.A.A. Council as Secretary and Vice President respectively. What a busy year we spent: the preparations for the tradition-packed Case Rally, the Turkey Day game, our over¬ whelming success, and our understandable pride in the junior stars. Sparked by our first year coach, Carlin Lynch, we defeated our arch-rivals by the resounding score of 32 - 0 . With this victory, we annexed the first State Championship in the school’s annals. In addition, we regained the treasured 49 er’s trophy. Among the many Somerset players named to the Small School’s All-Star Team were our own Manuel Silvia, Elmer Gagne, Robert Tavares, and William Taber. Fullback Joseph DiGiammo was elected to the sec-

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ond team. With the advent of the new year we initiated our preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom. Many discussions and debates were held and finally a beautiful theme was chosen. On June 12, 1959 , a dream became reality. Starlight in the South,’’ a panorama of a misty Southern garden, was peopled by pretty girls in flowing gowns and handsome beaux in tuxedos. A royal send-off for graduating seniors! This memorable night was overshadowed only by graduation—the end of high school days but the beginning of a whole new adventure. The fourth page — still wet with the pen we have just set aside — is now ours to survey. Our Senior year! At the very outset, the history making began when a new hand was chosen to guide our craft through this final ye ar: Richard Bernardo, President; Carol Driscoll, Vice President; Alyce Mullen, Secretary; Alfred Morris, Treasurer; Pa¬ tricia Cabral, Girl Councilor; and Daniel Cabral, Boy Councilor. Two more competent leaders were elected to head our important S.A.A. Council: William Tabor, in the service of President; and William Frado as Treasurer. After the elections, we planned September Swing,’’ our first dance. After a spirited season, we emerged as the first Tri-County Champions, once again defeating Case, 20-0. This game had been preceeded by weeks of determined preparations for the Rally. You Were There was chosen as our theme. Through the combined efforts of all hands, we won first prize. The senior class was honored by the selection of William Frado as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Contest. Bill defeated Lorraine Hall and Lynda Goff, who were also contenders. Receiving letters of commendation were Margaret Miranda, Penelope Ashton, and William Taber as well as those mentioned above. Exactly one year after receiving class rings, the Vantine pictures arrived, prodding our memory in the realization of how rapidly the year was passing. The flurry of college applications, senior orals, and final exams left us dizzy with excitement. The months flew by and then — it was June! The juniors gave their all to give us a most beautiful prom. How proud we were at the Senior Banquet when we recalled the memories of our last four years. Now, but one event remained, the actual receiving of the diploma. No words can express the feeling of a departing senior. A sense of exhilaration is com¬ bined with extreme sadness. Many could not refrain from tears. As we marched out ' of the hall, the strains of the Alma Mater rang deeply within our hearts as it shall continue to ring always. The page is finished. And so, with an unsteady hand, we close this last chapter of our journal; a time forever remembered; yet never recaptured. Today we smile, tomorrow shed a tear, At our memories of Somerset, So cherished and so dear.”