Reading Memorial High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Reading, MA)

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THE PIONEER. 23 carry home to the hoys and girls in Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, and other countries, the story of our American schools. Wanted. — A lire for the new lire extinguish- ers. The love of money is the root of all evil, so let the freshman girls beware of Nichols. 170 pounds of Hay this year is on the market — sold to the lowest bidder. The scholars feel very grateful for the addi¬ tional five minutes of their recess, and would feel quite satisfied if it were further extended to half an hour. Wanted. — A little oil on that revolving book¬ case. Re thankful Juniors! The Seniors ' of 1900 do not kick at your plans for reception. Does Div. A of the Freshman class like Gram¬ mar? We should judge so by the length of time they want to keep one lesson. Strange that so many of the teachers have wheels. Several clocks are needed in the school; a few to be distributed to the rooms that, at present, have none, and a few more to take the place of those that the school now has. We like to be up to the times. Teacher to pupil in the Sophomore class: “S - r, what kind of man would you think Peter Quince would be?” S - r: “Sour! ” Are Reading streets dangerous that so many of the teachers have constant body-guards? Wanted. — A supply of wit for the use of scholars when the teachers say “locals.” Wanted. — More reference books for Science and English in the High School. The Senior class had an eye for contrast in choosing their class color (green). During Miss Taylor’s essay at the last gradu¬ ation exercises, a baby sang a solo in G sharp. On account of this, no infants under three months will be allowed to attend the graduation this year. Wanted. — Better ventilation. Wanted. — An electrical apparatus to ring bells. A lay figure — a hen. Teacher, Senior English : “ We will now take the life of John Milton.” (And the class pro¬ ceeded to murder him). Great Scott, what a Kurt reply! The long and short of it—Th-m-son find R-ggles. How long since Pompey’s Veterinary Army aided him in his Eastern Campaign? The Junior Class is thinking of stocking a lake, as they have several Algebra “sharks.” The pupils of the school will be well pre¬ served for the graduation exercises as they were kept in cold storage several days last winter. If the Freshman class has one of the Muses, where are the other eight? Great accident in Room 0 — a mouse ran over the v aste basket. Teacher. — “What is the Apocalypse?” Senior (sadly). — “I don’t know. I looked all through the classical dictionary and couldn’t find it.” Teacher. — “Well, can you tell me where Mount Sion was?” Senior (with more confidence). — “I don’t know where it was, but it was the home of the Muses.” Suggestion — A post graduate course in sim¬ ple Bible stories for 1900. A SENIOR. CLASS PROBLEM. Howes Miss Tuttle going to Hunt for a Car¬ ter to move Hay from Wakefield without Nichols?

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22 THE PIONEER. FRESHMEN ALPHABET. A stands for Alice, a maiden so tall Who in height of attainment surpasses us all. B is for Bailey, on the drum lie’s a wonder, When he plays all the neighbors ejaculate, “Thunder!” C stands for Canty, from the Highlands afar, Some day on the stage she will shine as a star. 1) is for Damon, a famous musician, Who bangs on the box like a perfect magician, E is for Emerson, of these we have two, Faithful and lo} r al, kind hearted and true. F stands for Flora, who captures all eyes, When you are with her-the time quickly flies. G stands for Granger, whose first name is Clover. Who always is glad when her lessons are over. II stands for Howard, a child old and quaint, If you but knew her you’d call her a saint. 1 stands for Inez, who’s so fond of play, That her mind when its wanted is far, far away. .1 stands for Juniors, who think themselves bright, O my! beside us they’re way out of sight. Iv is for knowledge, of this we have stores; If we get any more we must move out of doors. L is for Lawrence, called “Spider” by many, Who’s always in trouble whenever there’s any. U is for Union, in our class it is found, By ties of deep friendship we’ll always be bound. V is victorious, and this we will be, That goes without saying of nineteen-ought- three. W is for Walsh, a favorite young man, Who faithfully strives to learn all he can. X is for excellent, you seldom can get it, But tlum, when you do, you will never forget it. Y stands for young folks, giddy and gay, Who now on life’s journey are making their way. Z stands for Zero, the dull ones have such, You don’t get promoted on this mark, not much! II. A. Roberts, ’03. OUR SENIORS. Amiable Alma, Cunning Clarence, Estimable Ella, Hungry Herman, Jolly Jennie, Merry Martha, Prattling Percy, Sunny Stimpson, Villainous Vera, Blushing Bertha, Dismal Deac, Gentle Grace, Idle Ina, Languid Louise, Ossified Oscar, Rollicking Rebekah, Triumphant Tuttle, Witty Wakefield. M is for Morrison, not “in the shade,” Who, so far, a very good record has made. N is for Nason, of the English division, Who’s broken his leg by a sad, sad collision. O stands for others, but they are not in it, Against 1903 they can’t stand for a minute. I is for Pratt, the star of our class, Whose life will be short, her brain works so fast. Q stands for queer-folks, we have none of these, I’m sure that this statement the public will please. R stands for Ruby, who at times is called Rita, At the library you are quite certain to meet her. S stands for Stimpson, a modern young dude, Whose behavior at times is unusually rude. T is for Turner, a girl tall and thin, So faithful to lessons she always has been. LOCALS. Our small town of Reading is proud to have one of her sons, Mr. Fred. W. Atkinson, sent to the Philippines as superintendent of education. Mr. Atkinson was born in Reading, a graduate of the Bridgewater Normal School, and Harvard Ldiversity, and has recently been the principal of the Springfield High School. Space has been set aside in Uncle Sam’s building at the Paris Exposition, to show the ar¬ rangement of our schoolhouses, inside and out. Pictures are to be exhibited showing how the pupils do their work in all grades from the kin¬ dergartens to the highest grades. Copies of ex¬ amination papers, drawings and copy books of the penmanship of American youth will also be displayed. People at the Exposition will

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24 THE PIONEER. ODE TO THE FRESHMEN. Welcome to you, entering Freshmen, Green and verdant though you he. Gather round me, O my children, Learn a thing or two from me ! I will give you some instruction, From mv own conclusions drawn ; Maxims which are full of wisdom And of sad experience born. Look with envy on the “Sophies,” Snubbings with all meekness take. Talk to them with humble manner And your due obeisance make. Speak not lightly of the Juniors, For they are an august crowd Very apt to guy the Freshmen, Of their title wondrous proud. Lastly reverence the Seniors. Speak in whispers when they’re near, Creep into their presence trembling, Cultivate a wholesome fear. Be prepared for small surprises In the shape of scuttling mice. Learn to ride well on a pony In your class then you will rise. Now, forewarned about these dangers For unwary Freshmen laid, Shun them as you would temptation, Walk in virtue’s garb arraye ]. So press onward, mind these maxims, Which are for all Freshman-kind; Life within the Reading High School Then a paradise you’ll find. Maher Wright, ’02. FUTURE OCCUPATIONS OF THE SENIORS. Clarence Carter — mamma’s boy. Herman Hay — undertaker. Edw. Parker— door walker. Percy Parker—furniture dealer; office boy. Oscar Nichols- traveling salesman. Ernest Wakefield—Vicar of Wakefield. Rebekah Bruorton — trainednurse. Mary Cullinane—a sister of charity. Alma Damon — a Miller’s wife. InaL. Eames—doctor for contagious diseases. Ella Gleason—hairdresser. Bertha Harris — teacher of Palmfer) istry. Marion Howes—leading lady for-? Martha Kittredgc — Youth’s Companion. Grace McCrum — Pres, of the New Woman’s Club. Alice Nichols—Sunday school superintendent. Jennie Nichols — a nun. Vera Scott—St. Cecilia of the 20lh Century. Ethelyn Smith—prof, of Anthropology. Grace Stimpson-—chemist. Elsie Tuttle—typewriter. Louise Pratt — a chaperone. Elvy Hunt—prima donna. THE LATEST THING IN CATA¬ LOGUES. One day Silas Marner met the Ancient Mari¬ ner who seemed to be searching for something. ‘•What are you looking for, Ancient?” he asked. “Paradise Lost,” said the Mariner, “and this is the Twelfth Night that I have been trying to find it.” They walked along together and soon came to the Deserted Village. There in the midst of it sat Burke on Conciliation with America He wore the Black Tulip in his buttonhole and was tellimj; The Priucess the Tales of a Trav- eller. “Those are Twice Told Tales,” she remarked haughtily and moved away. “Thanatopsis!” exclaimed Burke very much discomfited, and getting up, lie walked over to The House of Seven Gables. He knocked at the door which was opened by the French maid, Mile, de la Seigliere. “Is Julius Caesar at home?” inquired he. “No, monsieur, he is away putting dowq The Revolt of the Tartars,” she said.