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

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Heading High School Class 19 3 7 O F Earl Delong Vic is a dashing, romantic mem¬ ber from the dashing pig-skin corps of last autumn. He is likewise, a member of the local Bill Tildenry. If you want to go somewhere fast, stick out your thumb when Vic breezes along. You show ' em, Vic! John Devaney A tiger is a good-natured, though powerful; agile, though bulky; well- known though beast. Similarly might run the description of a “Tiger” with us. His athletic activities on the three ma¬ jor teams needs here, no appraisal. His several brief speeches threaten, serious¬ ly, the prominence of Burke. His ans¬ wer. I could not do it to Mr. Halpin’s inquiry. “Why is the oroblem impossi¬ ble? will live into the future. He. too. belongs to that famous school of sa¬ tirists. and finds keen enjoyment in ele¬ vating certain French cities. John must acquire the war whoop, for Dartmouth is before him. Donald Dewhurst “Don” thinks he ' ll be a farmer, and actually be is just the quiet type who will make good as a farmer. If you do turn to the good earth, Don. don ' t for¬ get you won’t be able to pick up your books and walk around every forty- five minutes. Don tells us he likes to skate and ski up there in the back- woods of North Reading. Antoinette Dick. Tony is one of our future secretar¬ ies and we ' re sure she ' ll make a suc¬ cessful one. She plans to attend an advanced school in order to prepare for her business career. Tony goes in for tobogganing and snowshoeing ( Too bad you didn ' t have a chance to ex¬ hibit your skill along these lines at our carnival Tony.) We ' ll always remember her behind the wheel of that kmg. black, shiny Hudson. She does well for such a small person. What av. class? Seriously though. “Tonv is a loyal triend and loads oi fun. Raymond Doane Because of his knowledge of market quotations and his winning smile. R;iv should go a long way in the world. He may be small, but he can stand,up and take his three cuts with the best of them on the baseball field. Lots of luck, Ray, and don’t forget to keep us informed on the market quotations. Roy Dole “Hash with his long lean legs, dang¬ ling arms, and the peaches and cream complexion has made quite a name for himself in the short time he has been in the town. He is very often to be found at Birch Meadow; taking part in all sports (even swinging), and his place on the basketball team further enhanced his glory. George Dunn George, the major with the elongated mustache, seems to have a wav with the weaker sex His “high water” pants and debonaire smile are known from the haughtiest senior to the humblest sophomore, but believe it or not. he really can be serious Priscilla Eaton “Prill , is a follower of the Fine Arts course, pursues her art work even to Boston ; w ill you ever forget Cracked Ice Minerva? Remember, folks, in all vour worldly travels save the menus for Prill”, 1 only hope the wallspacc holds out She likes English and wants to be a bu er in a large department store, but seriously we think she should be a kindergarten teacher. That sweet dispisition and sunny manner would win the decided approval of “lev rii lants , also the boys.

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Reading High School Class O F 19 3 7 Barbara Carpenter Here comes Nat’s little sister, “Bub- les.” She seems to be a bit confused as to her ambition, and wavers be¬ tween being a school teacher (lucky pupils) and a chronic swing fan. How¬ ever if she finds a man with five mil¬ lion dollars, a pipe, swanky car and dancing feet, who is two years her senior, someone will get gyped. “Bub¬ bles” goes in for trucking in a large way, as shown by her recent attempt at driving. So far she’s only dashed in the side of her own home. Give her time! Come, come, boys, teach a lady to go straight! Pauline Carter “Polly” may be quiet, but those who really know her think a great deal of her (as a prominent senior boy says) ! Her ambition is to make money, and with her marks, she can do it. “Polly” has been active in all sports, and es¬ pecially likes dancing. With those traits, “Polly,” you’ll have plenty of fun. Virginia Clancy Just call her “Ginger;” a small se¬ nior, who has a great big ambition to become a dress designer in the sunny land of California. (You’d have an easier job in Hawaii, Ginger!) No matter, we who have seen samples of her art, and know her winsome way, realize that attainment of her ambi¬ tion is inevitable. Audrey Cook “Lookie, lookie, lookie—here comes Cookie!”—that tall blonde whom you see floating about the school. She is one of our accounting course students, and her ambition to be a bookkeeper is reflected in the preference for that subject. “Cookie” is a lover of skat¬ ing, swimming, and dancing, and strange as it may seem, is one of the few members of her sex who own up to their traditional characteristic—a fondness for talking! Arthur Coolidge Here is Reading’s Smilin’ Bill Sto¬ ker! “Bill” is an engineer in the radio field and swing fan preeminent. No waltzes for him. Bill, by the way, knows his tennis racquets and soccer balls. You can’t tell this gentleman what an ace serve is. Hi-Y and De- Molay member and Tufts prospect, Bill also answers to the name of sta¬ tion WIJUU. Margaret Corrigan “Meg” came to Reading from Wil¬ mington, and with her impish smile and winning personality, she immedi¬ ately drew many friends. “Meg’s” favorite sports are tennis, swimming, skating, and bowling, and believe it or not her hobby is cooking. She in¬ tends to enter the Cambridge Hospital for her nurse’s training. We wish you the best of luck, Meg. Harold Davis “Dave” (or is it Gabriel?), the good- looking director of the traffic squad, as well as president of Hi-Y and an enthusiast in DeMolay, has the Hercu¬ lean tafsk of Business Manager for the magazine you are now reading. After “Dave” graduates from Norwich Military College, we hope that his army officer tactics will be able to tame a certain sandy-haired young damsel. William Davis Bill” is the continually smiling re- ciprocant of all the practical jokes of our class for the past three years. Whether the fellows have pinned a tail on him, or put ice in his pockets, the manager of our football team al¬ ways emerges laughing—getting more fun out of it than the jokers. Bill is also the best prompter in the fourth period French class. If you continue to “take it” smiling, Bill, you’ll never lack friends.

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Reading High School Class o F 19 3 7 George Estabrook It was “Georgie” the prospective bookkeeper, who assured us that Shake¬ speare could write poetry. Boy, after reading some of vour produce Georgie, we wonder if Shakespeare’s ghost isn’t a bit uneasy because of the compe¬ tition. We hope the business school you pick out will know how to take your intellectual learnings as well as we do. Barbara Gibson “Gibby” is well known and liked by everybody—boys and girls alike. Mr. Peck is wondering what the alto sec¬ tion of the Glee Club and Chorus will do now that Barbara’s leaving. “Gib¬ by” is going to attend Simmons next year, and her ambition is to be edi¬ tor of a magazine. From the length and abundance of notes written, we guess you’ll be a success, “Gibby”. Ed¬ iting may be her first interest, but a certain senior is a close second (or vice versa.) Douglas Gill “Flash,” or Doug, as he prefers it, is taking an accounting course to pre¬ pare him for an office job. Doug is so bashful he carries a perpetual blush. Or is that high color a cosmetic adver¬ tisement? He likes very much to just be there where things are happening even though he doesn’t take part in the activity except where there is a game to be played. Then he’ll be in it. If Doug saw a girl coming toward him he would run for dear life. Rita Gillis Who is that cute little dark-haired girl with a smile for everybody. Yes, it’s “Gilly”, folks! “Gilly” plans to be a nurse, and what that smile won’t do to patients! (Just in case you’re in¬ terested, she’s going to the Mass. Gen¬ eral.) She is also one of the most pop¬ ular “gals” in the senior class. Good luck, Rita. Leslie Gilman “Les”, our business-like manager of the championship basketball team, is well liked by his class mates. “Les” contributed an enormous amount of time and effort in helping the team prepare for its successful season. He likes bookkeeping and is seen each dav striving to advance his knowledge in this field Hope you come through, fella! John Goodridge John, the red-nosed Constable of the Senior play, is well known as one of the best hoof-slingers in the class. John divides his spare time among DeMolav, soccer, tennis, hockey, and hmm—John, is it the fairer sex? Someday, we’ll be addressing him as “Doc”, but even then we won’t be any happier to see him than we are now. May Goodwin May is a bookkeeping enthusiast and likes the intricacies of office work. Al¬ though rather a quiet, unassuming girl, May can make plenty of noise on the tennis coprt, and also she enjoys hik¬ ing. She also wishes that she could really “go places” and not have to stay home to do homework. We thoroughly sympathize with you there, May. Miriam Hatfield “Mim” is well-known in homeroom No. 6 as one of those gigglers who are often responsible for our late depart¬ ure from the room at 2:30. Well, any¬ way she’s one of our most versatile members and is everyone’s friend. “Mim” participates in tennis and danc¬ ing and aspires to the heights of pri¬ vate secretary. If you should ask her what she considers the ideal “Garden of Eden” to be, she’d reply—a place void of worries. We’d all like that. Eh class ?