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

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BOYS’ BASEBALL Front Row—left to right—N. White, W. McCarthy, V. Kelley, Captain F. Barrett, D. Peters, W. Nutter, and L. White. Second Row—left to right—Coach Downes, L. Campbell, R. Crooker, R. Skane, R. Channonhouse, S. Skolfield, J. Done, and Manager H. Nelson. Third Row—left to right—R. Foye, R. Schaeffer, D. Cotreau, J. Criger, W. Miller, and E. Michalosky. BOYS’ BASKETBALL Front Row—P. Kimball, J. Ainsworth, R. Chanonhouse, E. Michalosky, D. Cotreau, K. Ives, G. Spind- ler, S. Skolfield. Second Row—A. Williamson, R. dePatie, H. Landry, W. McCarthy, D. Peters, R. Skane, G. Sailor. Back Row—R ' . Davis, C. Holt, Mr. Downes, R. Preston, E. Hobart, R. Foye.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BOYS’ BASKETBALL Holding closely to the maxim that “To the victor belong the spoils, the Reading High Basketball team did not walk away with many material spoils this last season, but the team played aggressively all through the season upholding the traditional spirit that has been characteristic of many Reading teams whether glorying in victory or bearing up under defeat. We had some very good material this year but lost several close decisions which did not dishearten the players notice¬ ably. The results of this year’s encounters were as follows: Reading Opponents Reading 26 Reading Alumni 27 Reading 25 Stoneham 16 Reading 31 Melrose 10 Reading 7 Winchester 22 Reading 16 Woburn 36 Reading 17 Wakefield 24 Reading 15 Lexington 23 Reading 22 Belmont 25 Reading 17 Stoneham 19 Reading 25 Gloucester 36 Reading 11 Winchester 24 Reading 20 Wakefield 44 Reading 10 Lexington 14 Reading 12 Belmont 15 Captain Bowers is to be congratulated on his ag¬ gressive spirit and unusual degree of co-operation in willingly shifting to nearly every position on the team in an effort to make things run more smoothly. John Bowers, Clifford Holt, Kenneth Ives, Richard Preston, Alex Williamson, Sheldon Schofield, Edward Michalosky, John Ainsworth, Earl Hobart were chosen as lettermen for their outstanding spirit, aggressiveness, and playing ability. These letter men elected Edward Michalosky as captain for the basketball season of 1935. “Mike” should make a popular and successful captain from all forerunners and reports. May he meet with a greater success than his less fortunate teammates of this season. This year’s managers were, for the Seniors, Earl Ho¬ bart, with Parker Kimball, Larry Cate, and Fred Kenny as underclass assistants. Edgar Haselton ’34 BASEBALL At the time of writing, the Reading High School baseball team has suffered four decisive setbacks. In the first game, the fast Concord aggregation touched up our pitchers for a total of 11 hits, which netted 18 runs. Half of these were scored on errors. Belmont walked away with the second game, the final score being Belmont 14, Reading 2. At Winchester, our boys played a good game, hut the fact that the opponent w r as allowed to run wild on the bases placed Reading on the short end of a 7 to 4 result. The Stoneham game was loosely played throughout, both teams making frequent errors. The Stoneham runners seemed to he able to steal at will. The final score was Stoneham 15, Reading 11. The Winchester game showed that the team has pos¬ sibilities. Mr. Downes, we have heard, contemplates making a few changes in the line-up. There is no doubt but that the morale and general efficiency of the team will be materially improved thereby, and we can expect them to win a substantial percentage of the remaining games. This year’s line-up comprises: Capt. “Dan” Barrett, 3b “Peewee” White, ss Sheldon Schofield, If “Bill McCarthy, lb Roily Hatch, cf “Don” Peters, c “Normy” White, 2b Wilbur Nutter, p Ronald DePatie, rf Ross Madden, p Harold Doucette, P. G. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS In the fall of 1933 the gym classes participated in several sports including field hockey, which has not been played for two years. Owing to weather conditions, Wilmington was the only team with whom we played. The score was 3—0 in favor of the visiting team. During the winter three class basketball teams were in action. Carnes were played with Wilmington, Win¬ chester, and Lexington. The Sophomores won two of their games, and the Juniors won two games, and the Seniors won two games. The 1934 tennis tournament opened with last year’s victors, and stiff opposition is expected of the approxi¬ mately 50 girls competing. Letters are awarded to girls who take part in two sports during the year. The pupils scheduled to receive letters were as follows: P. Eisenhaure P. Wormell E. Leach K. Cummings M. Parker B. Sawyer A. Doiron I. Norton W. Grant 0. Bates E. Bryden A. Olson Numerals earned by appearing at all practices and playing in all games, were awarded to the following: B. Jewett D. Holden M. Leary A. Stewart L. Brown E. Mills M. Done Tennis numerals, issued to those appearing in the semi-finals, were awarded to the following: L. Jewell F. Meuse H. Fortune Basketball emblems indicating two years of basket¬ ball were awarded to the following: L. Albee E. Hartshorn J. Lenfest F. Livingston F. Carpenter Basketball numerals indicating one year of basket¬ ball were awarded to the following:

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I. Atkinson H. Littlefield N. Rossman L. Carder H. Esty J. Wilkinson M. Willard I. Whitcomb E. White M. Mason The new Riding Club which formed last fall is ex¬ pected to continue this year. Over 30 members, includ¬ ing girls and boys, benefited by this activity. Alma Doiron ’34 and Marion Parker ’34 HI-Y The Hi-Y has completed another successful year which has included many and varied meetings of inter¬ est to all the members. January 29, 1934 was faculty night, but on account of a severe snow storm the meeting was not very well attended. Mr. Bumpus of Woburn spoke on “Person¬ ality.” At the following meeting Mr. Martin led a very interesting discussion, the subject of which was “What the Hi-Y has to do with the Church.” On March 1, the club was fortunate in having Mr. Karltenborn come to speak to us. He spoke about Hitler and Germany, and gave us a vivid description of his experiences there last summer. The next meeting was Co-ed night, and it proved to be a success. Miss Simon and Miss Nichols acted as chaperons, and Mr. Dennet of Harvard gave an interesting talk on “Peace and Possibilities of War.” The meeting was followed by refreshments. Since January the Hi-Y Club has had two instruction services, and eight new members have joined the club. On March 31, a dance was held in the school hall spon¬ sored by the Hi-Y Club. The club in co-operation with the Junior Woman’s Club of the High School ran a bridge and dance party for the benefit of the school A. A. April 13, seven members of the club journeyed to Somerville to the roundup. In the many events that took place there, in track and swimming, the members gave a good account of themselves, one taking almost all prizes in the swimming contests. Malcolm Plummer, Secretary JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB 1933—1934 The Reading Junior Woman’s Club has just com¬ pleted an unusually successful season under the able leadership of Miss Dorothy Parker. Our president has had good co-operation from all members of the club, besides the valuable assistance of our adviser, Mrs. Win¬ field Reed. At the first meeting on October 17, 1933 we had a very enjoyable talk given by Mrs. Charles C. Wilson, Vice-Chairman of Junior Membership, State Federation. Several members at the Senior Woman’s Club served tea following the meeting. The first big project which the Junior Club spon¬ sored this year was the annual rummage sale, on No¬ vember 18th, from which we realized a substantial profit. Following this, we held a Harvest Dance at the High School Hall, on November 29. At Christmas we were fortunate in obtaining Mr. Murphy, the Baptist minister, who gave us a very ap¬ propriate talk for that season of the year. It was at this meeting that we arranged for our usual Christmas chari¬ ty work. This year we accomplished a great deal. Be¬ sides giving a family their entire Christmas, we sent cards to the members of the Home for Aged Women, sold Christmas seals, and aided at the Christmas party given for small children of the town. On January 10, 1934 we sponsored a bridge party at the home of Miss Janet Boyle. On Wednesday, April 4th, we had a tea for the mothers of the club members. Previous to the tea, there was a general assembly for girls, in order that everyone might hear Mrs. Margaret B. Owen deliver her stirring talk, entitled “If I Had Three Wishes.” Follow¬ ing this, Mrs. Charles C. Wilson and Mrs. Christie Fowle each gave short talks to the members. Friday, April 13th, all Junior members w r ere in¬ vited to an entertainment entitled “Madame Has Lost Her Cat,” at the Senior Woman’s Club. At this meet¬ ing our president briefly summarized the vear’s work. Just after this entertainment we held a short business meeting, when the list of officers for the ensuing term was read and approved. This list consisted of: Jean Phippen—President Helen Gillis—Vice-President Janet Boyle—Secretary Eleanor French—Treasurer it was also decided that the balance of the money m the treasury will be given to those children who need optical care. The annual conference of the Junior Woman’s Clubs of the State was held this year at Braintree. Several of our members attended, and our president gave a sum¬ mary of activities during the past year. On May 14th, many of the girls with much enthusiasm, attended the annual meeting of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs at Swampscott. Thus ended an exceptionally interesting year of Ju¬ nior Woman’s Club activities. Betty Boyers, Secretary ’34 THE BAND AND ORCHESTRA The Reading High School Band is larger and better than ever this year. In the fall it played for all the football games and during the past year for the numer¬ ous assemblies which we have had. On April 27, the band went to the Seamen’s Home in Boston, where the members gave a concert. They also attended the State Musical Festival at Melrose, on May 12, where they competed against other bands in the state, and ob¬ tained a rating of excellent on their own music. On May 18, they gave a concert at the Reading Theatre. During the week of May 20, they went to the North