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

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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 ?

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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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High lass 19 3 7 Rea ding School C O F Gordon Hill “Bunker , our baseball co-caotain. Hi- ' V er and easy-going pencil masti¬ cator! Believe it or not. we caught “Bunker” standing on first base the other dav. and he tells us that in spite of all the sports he participates in. he finds time to consider both fish and mathematics, good for the brain. In his serious moments “Bunker” aspires to follow in the footsteps of his brilliant brother and put a little life in his chos¬ en colloge. But frankly as man to man, “Bunker”, we warn you of two things; first, of a green Chevrolet with interior decorations of a blonde nature, and second of a certain basketball cap¬ tain. Ruth Hill Here, folks, is “Snowball , a letter- girl if there ever was one. She al¬ ways seems in a good humor, but es¬ pecially if she is participating in some form of athletics. We look to Ruthie to capture someday the international woman’s tennis championship. She lias set her ambition to be good in every¬ thing, and we know that she will suc¬ ceed. Thomas Hinds “Tom ' s pet subject is bookkeeping because he likes to hear Miss Drury’s quaint sayings. Well, that surely is a good reason for liking a subject, if none other. We ' ll bet you won’t let your favorite hobby of sleeping interfere with your ambition of a political na¬ ture. More power to you. Tom. Douglas Hodson One of our muscle-men on the grid¬ iron squad. “Doug” is also a inemb r of that club in good standing, Hi-Y. Doug” has been a most efficient at¬ tendance-watcher for Mr Fitzgerald, as well as a proficient athlete. Hit ' em hard. Doug, and don’t spare the en¬ gine ! Catherine Howe Cannie is the tall, dark and pretty senior who studies in our midst and who is going to Xorthwestern next ear. She has a delightful sense of humor as all her friends know and has been very obliging this year in taking the soccer team hither and thither in her beachwagon. (Fortunately she isn’t one of our basketball stars What we mean is that it would be taking an unfair advantage of us. you know, what with an extra Legg and all that). H.r ambition is to be a wonderful skier and ski in the Alps (who knows, we may all be taking lessons from her vet?) She loves to ride on roller-coasters. Marjorie Hurd “Marge is one of the most talented fine art students in our senior class Her ambition is art. her life’s work will be art (she hopes), but her hobbv is Johnny. She must like history too. for when all others have failed, she has the answer. We are sure that Marge” and her quiet way will travel straight toward success. Elizabeth Jeanes Jeansie’s favorite sports are ten nis, swimming and skating, but when she is in a more thoughtful mood, you will find her tickling the ivories Her favorite subject, shorthand, should get the position she desires as a steno¬ grapher. Jeansie is a pleasing and amiable person to have around, and is sure to go far. Ethel, the tall girl with the dark hair, likes drawing and is a valuable asset to the art department She eniovs swimming and tennis, and hope to study hairdressing at Wilfred Academy next year. Incidentally, if Ethel is seen yawning during school hours, it ' s a sure sign that that nice young man from ermont has been in the town the prev ious night! j