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

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE To Our Graduates of I 960 — Dear Friends: I am writing this letter to tell you some things that previous graduates have found important. I am going to give you their comments as they wrote them, and I think you will enjoy them. 1 . Make your first impressions good ones.” 2 . Your time schedule is important. Plan a time for self-improvement or study and stick to it.” 3 . Your biggest problem is your new freedom from supervision. Don t use this freedom unwisely, it can spoil you. 4. Establish regu lar and suitable living habits. Many people find this their hardest job.” 5 . Don’t make new friends too quickly. Stay away from wastrels. Life is full of fine people. Make them your friends.” 6 . Learn how to handle money.” 7 . The best part of you is your family and your reputation. Live up to them. You will be a stronger person for it.” I know that the future holds some wonderful experiences for you. May your actions add to the fine traditions and spirit which have long characterized Somerset High School. And if you ever feel inclined to do so, let us know how you are getting along. We be very glad to hear from you. Sincerely yours, Principal

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M l ' SSmSHKk r « WWM Miiiiw Mygt I If ■•••-.••• ' • rs.i ' l SlSS W ®SS ! 4k S3ET- V j t - ' •1 . Kk SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE The traditions and ideals of Somerset High School were the motivating forces in the preparation and completion of this excellent yearbook. Your editorial staff deserves commendation for making this pictorial record of your class and school activities. It is a significant contribution to the history of the school. In much the same manner, you will recognize that your high school days will be of little value unless you have a personal ideal to follow. You will soon realize that happi¬ ness depends on the attainment of your goal and that it is very important to find your ideal and pursue it. If you maintain an even temper, an alert mind, a good disposition, and the spirit of service, you are well on your way to success. Develop a sense of values and be willing to sacrifice in order to keep harmony. Learn to take the bitter with the sweet, have courage for your big problems and patience for the little ones. Meet every day with enthusiasm for the opportunities it brings and you will know the joy that comes from work well done. Hold fast to your religion against all worldly persuasion and remember that democracy is predicated on individual responsi¬ bility. May your search for the good, the true, and the beautiful find fulfillment, and, if the pressures of modern life discourage you, go outside in the evening and take a look at the stars. AUSTIN J. O’TOOLE Superintendent

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We, the class of I960, humbly pay homage to you, our devoted teachers. Through your steadfast perseverance and admirable foresight, you have instilled in us the ideals which we have learned to cherish. You have directed our studies in the light of truth, justice, and the consideration of both ideas and persons. In our four years at Somer¬ set, we have always had your guidance and understanding to depend on during our struggles to attain maturity. Self-reliance, self-respect, hard works, high ideals, and sportsmanship; these are the foundations upon which you have directed us to build our lives. Fine, sound principles; so typical of your leadership! As we prepare to leave be¬ hind our beloved Alma Mater, we shall always remember your un¬ faltering leadership, sound judgement, and wise counsel with appreci¬ ation and admiration. Thus do we gratefully salute the faculty of Somerset High. MISS FRANCES S. CORCORAN B.S.Ed., Tufts University Physical Education Girls’ Basketball Coach Count off by twos.” 0 ?acuitty MR. PAUL L. GAYZAGIAN M.M., Boston University Music Supervisor Listen, please!” MR. WALTER SMIETANA M.S., University of Michigan Geometry, Algebra Cut the palaver! MR. EDWARD J. KAYLOR M.Ed., Boston University Guidance Director Let me think.” MRS. IVAH R. TRAYNOR Rochester Inst. Technology Art Supervisor Are you the one who left the mess on my shelf?”