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

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THE PIONEER PAGE FIFTEEN HONOR LIST The honor roll for the first semester is as follows: MAXIMUM HONORS —Barbara Boardman, Barbara Marsh, Jean Ross- man, Katherine Spencer. HONORS—William Burpee, Stanley Low, Olive Spea r, Ina Bergquist, Flora Harriman, Edward Hodson, Patricia Littlefield, Elsie Gage, Celia Kingsley, Mary Riley, Patricia Sussmann. COMMENDATION—Lillian Cham¬ berlain, Lois Weigmann, Gloria Wil¬ cox, Anna Reck, Ruth Cheyne, Robert Coolidge, Kenneth Horton, Richard Merritt. To obtain maximum honors a pupil must have 20 points of A with no mark below A. For honors a pupil must have at least 10 points of A grade with no mark below a B. For com¬ mendation a pupil must receive 20 points of A or B grades with no mark below a B. SENIOR PLAY On the evenings of March 7 and 8,T| the Class of 1930 produced the annual I Senior Play. This year the dramatic a production was “Summer Is A-Comin’ 1 In.” It was an English play and Mar- 3 guerite Frost as Mrs. Vokins added | much humor by dropping all her “h’s.” 1 Dorothy Melendy as a scullery girl was 3 also very funny. The cast included Evelyn Benjamin, leading lady, who never issued an order but skillfully con¬ trolled the situation; Kenneth Larra- bee, leading man, involved in a triple alliance of love affairs; Gloria Wilcox, Ruth Folsom, Alice Pool, engaged miss¬ es posing as land girls ; Leonard Nich¬ ols, Robert Heselton, Frank Riley, bachelors willing to assist land girls; and George Sardell, the perfect but¬ ler. Each one was particularly suited to his part and consequently played it very well. The play, which was coached by Miss Emily Srnjth of Wakefield with the help of Miss Mari¬ an T. Pratt faculty advisor of the Sen¬ ior Class, was undoubtedly one of best of recent years. QJP Soph. Mind—I read “Twenty Fath¬ oms Under” for book report. Soph-ter Mind—Too deep for me. Teacher (explaining verbs)—Take this sentence, “The cow was in the pasture. What mood?” Drousy Senior—“The cow.” He called her Lily, Pansy, Rose, And every other flower of spring. She said, “I can’t be all of those, So you must Li-lac everything.” Teacher (reading notice)—’“Lost; a house kev and automobile tied together with ribbon.” He—Don’t vou know who I am? She—No, don’t you? Dumb—I’m dying. Dumber—Can I help you ? Judge—You are accused of choking the plaintiff. Tell me all about it. Victim—Veil your honor, it’s a lung story.

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PAGE FOURTEEN THE PIONEER WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON? Friday, January 10th, a general as¬ sembly was called. Mr. Gates was in charge. A motion picture of the Battle of Yorktown was shown. Vincent Whitney, Hazel Hach and William Bur¬ pee read the account from Fisk’s “Dis¬ covery of America.” The program proved very interesting and instructive. The Senior Speaking Contest was held in the hall on Friday, January 17th. Those taking part were Philip Parker, Evelyn Benjamin, Herbert Downs, Marv Connelly, Jessie Westcott, Wal¬ ter Ingalls, and Francis Merritt. The judges. Rev. Payson Pierce and Dr. Lancaster, announced the winners; Philip Parker, first; Evelyn Benjamin, second; and Herbert Downs, honor¬ able mention. The Junior Speaking Contest was held on Monday, January 20th. At this time the following Juniors competed: Anna Reck, Norma Waldron, Lewis Pierce, Doris Murphy, Ruth Stone, and Mildred Davies. Anna Reck and Nor¬ ma Waldron won in this contest. Rev. Mr. Pierce and Dr. Lancester assisted by “Pop” Wheeler acted as judges. The Sophomore Speaking Contest was held on Feb. 9th. The speakers were: Gerald Richards, Eleanor Ells, Anna Hurley, Miriam Hazelton, Rich¬ ard Merritt, Robert Coolidge, Livia Steber, and Marguerite Moreau. The judges, Attorney Edward Quinlan and Dr. Lancaster, announced Richard Merritt and Marguerite Moreau as the winners. On March 4th, the beginning of the Tercentenary celebration, an assembly was called at noon. Mr. Safford spoke to us about the occasion and read us the Governor’s Proclamation. He ex¬ plained to us that it was three hundred years ago that the charter was granted for the founding of the Massachusetts Bav Colony. While Mr. Safford was speaking, the bells in the churches be¬ gan to ring. This public notification opened the celebration. Flovd B. Risley of Burdett College spoke to us again, this year on March 3. His interesting address, made more enjoyable bv jokes and bits of wisdom, held everyone’s attention and recalled his speeches of the past. During his talk he referred to a “character balance sheet” which contained a list of an in¬ dividual’s “assets” and “liabilities” in character. Mr. Risley donated copies of the Personal Balance Sheet to us. He stressed the importance of an ed¬ ucation for anyone who wishes to be successful and urged the pupils to use to advantage every opportunity offered them. The high school applauded heartily at the end of Mr. Risley’s characteristically beneficial speech. Mr. Charles Guarnaccia, who for a year and a half has been a teacher in Reading High, has left us to teach in South Norwalk, Conn. Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald is taking his place. We hope that he will never regret coming to R. H. S. SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETING The second meeting of the Sopho¬ more Class was called on Feb. 14, by the President Richard Merritt. The chief item to come before the class was the question of a Sophomore Hop. The popular vote of the class was to stage a real, live Hop and they elected certain committee chairmen to arrange the details. These chairmen are: Decorations, Lucille Clifford; Music, Ruth Cheyne; Tickets, Ross Chapin; Refreshments, John Dukelow. The Usher and Dance Order Commit¬ tees were left under the supervision of the Executive Committee, which will also decide upon the time, the place, and the price, but not the girl. To your joys and pleasures There will be no stop, If you all attend The Sophomore Hop. I’ll see all of you there. Kenneth Latham.

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PAGE SIXTEEN THE PIONEER Customer—Have you any Life Buoy? Drug Clerk—Set the pace. Lady. She was only a radio announcer’s daughter, hut she was always giving them the air. She was a gum manufacturer’s daughter: no wonder she was so stuck up. She—Do vou know that fellow over there ? He—Sure, he sleeps next to me in class. Hill—See any change in me? Gill—No. Hill—Well I just swallowed a dime. A girl may be true even if her teeth are false. Last Knight—What sayest thou to a bit of a tilt? To Knight—Oh, I’d joust as soon as not. Illustrious Senior—What time is it b the watch on your nose? Under-rated Soph.—’Tisn’t running. One—I hear you had a blowout at your house last night. Two—No, that was just a report. Theatrical Managefr-Can you dance ? Applicant—No, sir. T. M.—Can you sing? A.—No. T. M.—Can you act? A.—Not much. T. M.—Then what did you come here for? A. —My looks. T. M.—Well you can hunt around for them if vou like, but I don’t think you’ll find them here. H. B.—I answered a question in class today. B. S.—What answer did you give? H. B.—Present. THE PIONEER’S PANTRY When you’re feeling Blue, try one of these. You’ll soon look Green. For a bilious headache. Try a nutcake. 1 cup Sophomores, finely ground 2 cups D. W’s face powder (use sun¬ tan if preferred) 2 hard boiled eggs (R. N. and J. P.) 1 cup pseudo chicken soup (obtain from lunchroom) Beat all ingredients together well. For a luscious pink frosting: 2 or 3 Senior Girls (they are very sweet (?) V 2 lipstick (for local color) Bake on radiator in Room E. Cool bv ooening window. SHRIMP WIGGLE 1 Senior Shrimp—Chop into small pieces, boil hard (if necessary). Pour over this a sauce made as follows: 2 cups left over dishwater—Beat until frothy. Trim whole with Olive, and eat with eyes closed. PIONEER HASH Anyone who doesn’t contribute to the Pioneer. 1 cup F. B.’i; Water-wave liquid Spices- B. C. (Be careful about using too much) 1 cup well-chewed chewing gum (If there is none in the waste basket, Donald Sullivan will be glad to oblige.) Pound first ingredient fiercely, add spice and chewing gum (to hold in shape). Grease frying pan with Water-wave liquid. Frv until you cannot stand the odor (which is like that of hydrogen sulfide) any longer. Serve on Math books. (We hope they are mutilated beyond repair.) CONCOMITANT LEARNING “You can lead a horse to water, But you can not make him drink; You can lead a child to learning But you can not make him think.” Latin Period III