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

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R. H. S. Class of 1936 Edward Batten Of course, in the years to come there’ll still be that busy hum that is caused by classes in session, but never more, will be heard “Ed’s” booming laughter echoing through the halls of R. H. S. “Eddie’s” chief interest lies in brunettes, ladies, of course, and his favorite sports are those provided by 01’ Man Winter. Ed claims it’s nothing short of torture to get up in the morning. Ruth H. Boston Because Ruth has rare qualities—willingness and desire to work hard, she is one of our ten honor stu¬ dents. Remember that fine job she did on the senior play ticket committee? “Puggie” has been a member of the riding club all through high school. With her ne marks, her eagerness to help, and her enthusiasm, she certainly ought to succeed in her ambition to be a legal secretary. Eleanor Hill Brady Three cheers for our head cheer leader! She’s done a great job, besides being prominent in basket¬ ball and chorus. “El” is a follower of the Fine Arts Course, and aims to be a costume designer. Her fav¬ orite study is new dance steps, and she says she hates poor dancers above all things. Hmmm? Hazel Elizabeth Brenton i i ; az ’ s ° n , e °f those girls who are rather reserved, but she is well known for her giggle, which is a sign of ler good humor. She likes to play hockey, plans to be a secretary, and hates to hear squeaking stairs. You r J nt A a ( t y chance be referring to those leading to the third floor, Hazel? Emma Bridges Emma, of the Commercial Course, is one of the inr iia r. Se twins. If you ever want her, just ask Millie she s always with her. Emma is an active mem- per ot the Rainbow and a participant in various spoft- teams. May success and happiness go with you Ked in your chosen career as a secretary. John Bronk We wonder if the Problems of Democracy class provides more entertainment for John or he for the class. Anyway John the “Politician” has l earned the ace 01 and l n . an outspoken, but very serious manner Y 1 m,° anythm g in his experience and know¬ ledge that will elucidate any problem for you. How about it, “Rockingham”? Marion Brown Although she has been very quiet during her years in school Marion has been a continual source of plea- !ndV°i her fn £ nds because of her sweet disposition Pe j a y ersion ’ work a »d her chosen career office work, don’t seem to fit together very YY l’ but know she ’ n succeed, for she is always ready to do her part, and a little more, too. Shirley Frances Burbank Here is “Shirl”—the girl with all the good humor ' thin 2 J ° Ught t0 g - et alon S well with the boss ' when she becomes a private secretary. “Shirl” has been a member of the chorus and orchestra, and was one of the winners in the ’35 speaking contest.

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R. H. S. Class of 1930 Emily Ambrose “Em” has been a faithful chorus girl during her three years m high school, and has wandered through her classes with a smile. Her pet dislike is staying in nights—how do you keep it up, “Em?” Emma Sanborn Ames Though “Sandy” is rather a quiet young lady, her inimitable laugh is ever with those of the sixth period lunch. We all wish her success as a medical secretary, the position she’s hoping for upon graduation from Westbrook College. Her list of activities is a tongue twister—swimming, skating, skiing, and Scouts. That ought to keep her busy, at least. Marion Hatfield Bacheller With a Practical Arts Course behind her, Marion— who is also known as “Mimi”—is entering the North Shore Hospital, where she will specialize in child nurs¬ ing. She enjoys hockey games, English, and an ap¬ peal necessary to her career, children. Bruce Poore Bailey Our “Piccolo Pete” also plays the flute in the band where he forgets his worries over debating. This strong silent man works out his energy in gardens at present, but later plans to specialize in engineering. Mrs. Wiens appreciates hard-working fellows, and so Bruce has been in favor. Merton Barstow Just plain “Mert” to you all; he is famous for his quips, and anything at all is enough to place that cus¬ tomary smile on Mert’s face. We pity Mr. Pope’s Physics class next year for good ol’ Mert will be down at Brown and won’t be on hand to supply the answers before class. Gather round, folks, and shed a tear for Mert’s future littl e woman, ’cause Mert just won’t have time for home between earning his million dollars and going to the various clubs, which will grow out of the present Hi-Y and DeMolay. Audrey Elaine Batchelder If it isn’t “Batch” herself, the gal with the dreamy eyes! And did you see the fine job she did in the senior play as a carefree college girl—but “carefree” is her motto in this weary life. “Batch” is heading for Chandler; we know that she will go places, for she has what it takes. Charlotte Reed Bates Charlotte quietly travels back and forth from the junior high school to high school while we regret that we do not have a better chance to become acquainted with her. She intends to go to Fanny Farmer’s Cook¬ ing School to become a dietitian. Charlotte’s favorite sport is swimming. Her pet aversion ? Home work. Olive Winslow Bates Meet Tedo, a letter-girl to he sure! What a mean racquet she swings! From her remarks she means to learn to swing a rolling pin, too—And there are num¬ bers of the opposite sex who would gladly stand the abuse from this blonde Venus.

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R. H. S. Class of 1936 Mavis Lloyd Burns “Mave” styles her course as “commercial, with a dash of art”, and that word “dash” just suits her, for she is forever dashing here, there, and everywhere; she’s harder to find than the proverbial needle. Mavis intends to be a commercial artist, but she yearns to do something different”. Well, more power to her! Lillian May Carder “Toots” to her friends, this fair North Readingite has poise plus. She is unobtrusive, but efficient, and is bound to make a fine business woman. So full speed ahead! Robert Chanonhouse Who can forget affable “C ' hanny”, highly esteemed member of the Hi-Y and DeMolay? Erstwhile king of the carnival and basketball deer, Channy is most remembered as leading his team as captain to¬ wards the opposing goal by his terrific line plunges. English seems to stymie “Channy” along with the rest of us, but he plans to rush the pigskin for Tufts. Carroll Noyes Colby. Yes, your eyes don’t deceive you; Carrol ' s middle name is “Noise.” No more need be said. “Joe Bunn,” as he terms himself, is known for his jokes and ready wit. Carroll is a traffic officer, but around the latter part of the year, the teachers were beginning to won¬ der whether it wasn’t the girls rather than his traffic duty which made him always late to class. Skiing is his mania, and soon we expect to see that our Carroll has gained enough skill at Dartmouth to defeat suc¬ cessfully those Scandinavians in the Olympics of 1940. Olive Lucille Condon “Micky’s” special interest is in music, but sports which include bowling, swimming and skiing, seem to be a stiff rival. She joined us only last year, but we’ve certainly enjoyed her company. Her pet aversion is “Breaking in a New Pair of Shoes”-—song or deed, “Micky”? Ann Connors Ann plans to be an office nurse; we envy the doc¬ tor whose nurse she will become, though we fear her lovable smile and sunny disposition will be the despair of office efficiency experts. Ann, one of our veteran ushcresses, likes skating, swimming, and typing, and hates to come to school in the morning. Don’t we all? Delmar Cotreau “Form” is quite an athlete. Proof is ample in that ring of stars on his letter for football, basket¬ ball, and baseball. The cultivation of his voice will have to take a back seat, for “Del” plans to work during the day and go to night school in some business college. At present “Form” is a woman hater and belongs to the Jockeys’ Athletic Club. Don’t worry about “Form’s” getting along. All grand fellows do! John Creicer Without guys like “Johnnie”, schools just wouldn’t have football teams, plays, or anything else. John was the chief slave of the play property committee, man¬ ager of football, (two terrifically hard jobs with little glory), a basketball letterman, as well as traffic “cop¬ per”. The stars forecast a sharp rise in law or business when “Creig” finishes with Tufts or Bowdoin. We thought that with John’s ability in slashing at that flat ice with Fraulein Ernst’s priming in German, we’d hear about his sailing for Europe last winter, but we guess he’ll have to wait four years.