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

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THE PIONEER PAGE NINETEEN IT IS RUMORED THAT George Lloyd, as well as Franklin Burnham, spends many hours in front of the mirror perfecting his finger wave. Brother Swanson admits that he is only a youngster. Certain people are trying to wear out the seats in detention. As long as Bud doesn’t meet a “deb¬ utante,” he will be safe! The Ides of May is going to be an interesting day. ’Ray for Caesar! Brother S- and Sister S- have been seen riding about the old town with another unknown quantity. George Lloyd is supposed to be a woman hater. Seeing is believing, George! The hearts in a certain room leap wildly in sympathy when a certain Romeo appeals from above. Frat dances have an especial charm for a certain young Soph. A certain Senior boy is especially in¬ terested in the “Cafeteria.” Peanut and Sard are billed to play opposite each other in a play to be given soon. We trust it will be a success. Seventh period is now a joy in Room 9. The girls’ basket ball game was es¬ pecially enjoyed by Rita. Why? Ask her. Shviock still lives. Beware (or he will get the pound of flesh with his leaping flivver.) Staring contests are being held in- Room 8. Who will win the laurel wreath ? Some Seniors do try to attract at¬ tention, or shall we say detention? We have a well-known actress among us. We “A1—dred” to have “Mr. Halpin,” the “Batchelder,” take the “Nichols” away from “Sussmann” and “Wheeler” “Wright” through the “Brown” dust of “Drury” Lane in “Englund” to the “Gates” on that “Day” to see the “Pope.” YE WHIRLPOOL Question :—Why do the clocks in the High School keep some sixty minutes ahead of the correct time? Answer:—Ye Master Mind thinks the clocks have a pre-season flair for daylight saving. However, it is entirely possible that the hand of some criminal has turned the hands to shorten the detention hours. Question:—What is Ye Master Mind’s opinion on Public Speaking? Answer:—Ye Master Mind marks that he is entirely in favor with the new institution in the High School. Why wouldn’t he be? Here he saw “Dis¬ raeli” for nothing: laughed at Henry Burbig without touching a dial.: groaned with Shylock without probably knowing what it was all about: Yes, Ye Master Mind is in favor of Public Speaking for he likes amuse¬ ment gratis. OF KNOWLEDGE Question:—How did Ye Master Mind enjoy the Senior Play? Answer:—Ye Master Mind certainly enjoyed this production, but suggests that strict prohibition be enforced against high compression love-scenes. Question:—What is a vacation? Answer:—Alas, ignorant one, do you not know that this one word is the light of our life? It is a tiny ray shining thru the darkness of our ebony lives, always coming nearer and nearer. This one word is the only incentive that keeps us living. Question:—Why am I as popular as a bull at a lawn party? A studious Junior. Answer:—You probably need to be torn away from your habit of dragging out the beloved Cicero translation at every social function. P. S. Ye Master Mind is amazed to discover that there are any studious Juniors.

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PAGE EIGHTEEN THE PIONEER Lowell had the advantage over our first team due to superior shooting. Our boys were keeping the backboard warm but received no breaks, which was disheartening especially since Low¬ ell succeeded in caging most of their shots. The first basket from Sias to Gale and thus in, incited fight, and Sias im¬ mediately sent the ball in quest of Gale’s shot, a beauty from almost cen¬ ter floor. The game was interesting because both teams were playing as fast as possible. Summary: Pierce, Burhoe, Gale, Richards, E. Merritt, Dunn, Sias. GIRLS’ATHLETICS In the regular gym classes, the girls have just started tap dancing although Folk dancing is still seen. The girls who have slouchv posture, flat feet and other such deformities are being sought out for the newly-formed corrective classes. Basket-ball is the main feature at present. The class contests with Stoneham with the complete line-up (including substitutes) follows: Sophomores-Reading 3, Stoneham 20. The line-up included Ells, Mansfield, Clark, Connellv, Whicker, Riley, and Webster. Juniors-Reading 19, Stone¬ ham 16. Richards, Ainsworth, Cum¬ mings, Else, Marchetti, Clem and Flo- rino. Seniors-Stoneham 23, Reading 8. Burrage, Anderson, Benjamin, Weafer, Griswold, Connelly, Hickey, Riemer, and Chamberlain. The Reading first team (including substitutes) defeated the Belmont team 29-20. The line-up was Richards, Ainsworth, Connelly, Weafer, Riemer, Webster, Burrage, Benjamin, and Hic¬ key. The defeated second team (22-11) was Gascoigne, Cummings, Parker, Ainsworth, Griswold, Ells, Else, Cham¬ berlain, Marchetti, Riley, Webster, Florino, and Parkhurst. The practice game with the Junior High School was a victorious game (26-3) for the High School girls. The line-up was Burrage, Richards, Connel¬ ly, Else, Hickey, Webster, Ainsworth, Cummings, Marchetti, Weafer, Gris¬ wold. and Mansfield. The second team also defeated the Junior High 19-8. R. C. ’32 R. H. S. SONGLAND Walking Around In A Dream—Carney Hello Baby—B-tt- Sc-tt Like A Dream—Maximum honors There’s Danger In Your Eyes Cherie—• In- B-rgq--st We Love Us—B-d C-t- and his shadow She’s Such a Comfort to One— E-rl-n A-st-n Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful—If we d idn’t have any homework The Duke of Kakiak—H-m B-rg-ss If I’m Dreaming Don’t Wake Me Too Soon—Seniors Alone In The Rain— After missing the North Reading Buss I’m Following You—Fr-nkl-n B-rnh-m to H-z-1 H-ch. The Man From the South—Chesley Lumbert The Talk of the Town—Lyman Bel¬ knap’s driving A Night of Happiness—Junior Prom Shepherd’s Serenade—Music Have A Little Faith in Me—Plea of the Faculty Ragamuffin Romeo—Any Soph Charming—All Senior Girls Should I?—Gertrude McAulev The One I Love Just Can’t Be Both¬ ered With Me—Junior Troubles

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PAGE TWENTY VERDICTS THE PIONEER The Reflector—Woburn H. S., Wo¬ burn, Mass. Your editorials are fine, and there are plenty of them. You also have a splendid poem section. The Cub Manning H. S., Ipswich, Mass. This is a small paper but contains good mateiial. Your sport write-ups are good. Red and Black—Rogers H. S., New¬ port, R. I. A few more poems and short stories would help. Chevron—Albion H. S.„ Albion, N. Y. One of the most complete school magazines we ever read. Your Lan¬ guage Department is very interesting. The Phoenix—Leichester H. S., Lei- chester, Mass. Welcome! We hope this magazine succeeds. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Flower is doing so well, and thru the medium of this exchange we wish her success. Your book reports are fine. The Broadcaster—Nashua H. S., Nash¬ ua, N. H. Your cuts are very original, and you have a fine literary department. Lawrence High School Bulletin— Lawrence, Mass. “High Compression Hannie” was clever. Why not collect your poems with a poem section ? Blue Flame— Hopedale H. S., Hope- dale, Mass. You have fine material, hut a few more poems would help. Western Star—Western J. H. S., West Somerville. Mass. Your order could be greatly im¬ proved. You certainly have some tal¬ ented pupils in vour school! Swampscott—Swampscott H. S., Swampscott, Mass. Your cover starts us out with a good impression. Your short stories are very original and clever. We gratefully acknowledge the fol¬ lowing : The Record—Newburyport The Exponent—Greenfield School Life—Melrose The Lion—Burdett College The Broadcast—Everett Enterprise—Boston The Authentic—Stoneham VERDICTS FROM OTHERS Reading High School “Pioneer’ ' proves that there are many talented pu¬ pils in Reading. The author of “Bas¬ ketball a la Co-Ed” has a fine sense of humor. The Pioneer A verv attractive cover design. Your cartoons are excellent. Why not have a few more stories ? Red and Black—Roger’s High, New¬ port, R. I. The Pioneer We liked vour Senior number very much with all the Senior’s ambitions, expressions, etc. Your magazine is well illustrated and is very w r ell written up. Congratulations! Portsmouth High News—Portsmouth, N. H. The Pioneer You have a very interesting paper. The sports and cartoons are especially interesting. Blue Flame, Hopedale High, Hopedale, Mass. We enjoyed the cartoons in your magazine. Broadcaster, Nashua J. H. S.. Nashua. N. H. The Pioneer A small paper, compact in form, but with well selected material. We would suggest a table of contents and a larger assortment of jokes. Reflector, Wo¬ burn H. S., Woburn, Mass. We gratefully acknowledge exchang¬ es from: The Raquet—Portland High, Portland Maine. The Wisr —Wilmington H. S.. Wil¬ mington,, Del. The Purple Quill—Ball H. S., Galveston, The War Whoop—Warwood H. S., Wheeling, W. Virginia. Flashlight—High School of Superior, Neb..