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

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Reading High School - - - Class of 193 Ralph Evans Evans, with his well-freckled face, cigarette, and happy smile, just couldn’t look at the camera without cracking a lens, so he departs, leaving the school without his image. At present, Ralph’s one of the men that guard our nation. He intends to continue in National Guard after he leaves school. Byron Foster Small, but mighty, Bud doesn’t say much or mix much with anyone, but actions speak louder than words, so be careful if you tread on his toes. I’m sure that when he makes up his mind as to what he wants to do we can ex¬ pect to see him go places. Here’s to you, Bud. Donald Howard Tex, as the name seems to imply, is an outdoor man at heart: he loves fishing. Do you think he’s another Mr. Pope? Too bad nothing ever happens to the school radio, so you might start plying your future trade right here in school. May I suggest you carry a pair of opera glasses to find some of these midget sets, from away up on the top of your short six feet two inches. Anna Marini Attractive is a mild word to describe this stunning girl. Anna’s favorite subject was shorthand, but she is another girl lucky enough to get a job ahead of the rest of us, and still graduate. Anna likes golf and swimming and she’ll go to a dance any time. (Beware, girls, or this damsel from North Reading will be cutting you all out). Her sparkling smile and friendly spirit should take her a long way, as shown by the increase in business at Smith’s Spa not long- ago. Herman Marshall Pete is a little noisy around school once in a while, but in reality he is just a quiet shop-loving fellow. Pete is, without a doubt, the class woman hater. To all the teachers may I explain that when Pete assumes that absolutely blank look when he is spoken to, it is just to cover up his embarrassment. Best wishes for the future, fellow. Merlys Nicholson “Merle” is quite an exceptional young lady in that she has her career all planned. Soon she will become the head of the Peppered Billing Department. This fits right into her idea of paradise—plenty of money and to live as she pleases. Her hobby is a pleasing one, and one that she has mastered quite thoroughly, playing the piano. Here’s the best of luck to you, Merle. r Betty Nickerson Betty is the petite young miss who is on almost every athletic team available to girls. The vocation of her choice is telephone operating, and considering her assets we feel she will make an excellent one. Betty’s hobby is collect¬ ing letters—athletic letters or just—letters, Betty? Robert Skane Although “Bones” appears pretty rugged to his adver¬ saries in football, basketball and baseball, the little fellow with the bows and arrows seem to have gotten a strangle hold on the dashing Highlander, according to persons who walk up Middlesex Avenue. Lots of luck, “Bones,” and don’t worry, you can play first string on any parlor rugby team! Herbert Watkins “Herb” seems to be very practical in as much as he picked the automobile as a hobby which he intends to make his life’s work. When I secure my first million, I ' ll appoint you one of my staff, to keep all my cars in good health and running like one of your pigeons, you knows— like a bird. If you ever get an Austin to work on, with that rangy build of yours, your legs, head, and elbows will pro¬ trude from all points imaginable. Eleanor Younghans “Ellie” has the ambition, as have so many, to become a good secretary. She’s as good a prospect as anyone we know, so keep up the good work, Elbe! Her favorite sports are roller skating, ice skating and all winter sports in gen¬ eral. Her hobby, and an amazing one in this day and age, is walking. Boy John Devaney Robert White Albert Legg Theodore Haselton Russell Bird Robert White Robert White George Radulski John Carney Kenneth Spellman Homer Thieme Donald Blaisdell Henry Perkins CLASS ELECTIONS The Verdict Most Popular Joy of the Faculty Bane of the Faculty Best Looking Girl Rita Riley Cecilie Berle Gladys Leman Catherine Howe Ideal R. H. S. Student Most Ambitious Most Studious Best Athlete Wittiest Class Baby (Age) Best Natured Cecilie Berle Cecilie Berle Cecilie Berle Rita Riley Virginia Aldrich Grace Storti Barbara Turkington Busiest Barbara Carpenter Most Modest Jean Underhill Edythe Lee ’37 Boy The Verdict Girl George Radulski Most Versatile Rita Riley Richard Pierce Most Original Virginia Aldrich Irwin Brenton Class Giggler Gladys Killam John Ross Class Artist Anna Waugh Marcus Morton Ivory Tickler Mavis Brown Francis Thornton Junior Boy (Girl) Mava Classen Mr. Dixon Favorite Teacher Miss Ernst Robert White Quietest Marie Walsh John O’Brien Everybody’s Pal Rita Riley Richard Pierce Most Bashful Inez MacPhail Russell Bird Most Respected Barbara Turkington Russell Bird Most Courteous Jean Underhill Richard Pierce Tallest Catherine Howe Carl Wood Shortest Louise Witham Robert Brown ’37

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Reading High School Class of 1937 Florence Burbine Imagine being clever enough to leave school for work before the end of the third iuarter and still he considered as having earned enough credits to grad¬ uate ! Don’t let that business-like atti¬ tude fool vou, though, ’cause “Flossie is a good sport with a jolly sense of hu¬ mor, and a grand friend. With such an industrious nature. Flossie, vou ' re sure to go far in the business world. Phyllis Hall To those who don ' t know her, Phvllis seems to be a quiet little girl. Well, mavbe. “Cuddles” enjoys ping pong, tennis, and skating, and as a hobbv collects pictures of movie stars. It is her ambition to work in an office. There’ll be plenty of stiff competition, but with a charming disposition that won’t say “No”, how can she lose? Frank Nickerson It ' s a good thing “Nick is. bv na¬ ture. quiet, or there would be many an explosion down at Danny’s Pool Room when those big heavy bowling balls come close to the poor pinboy. He ' ll be running the establishment before long if be keeps on devoting his time to the place. Everett Packer Evie. with his long, strong legs, was once king of the track, but sadlv enough that little old motorcycle seems to have got him. and he seems to have abdicated his running throne. If shy, old Evie continues in his present path, which he treads to the Junior High Shop every morning, he will be one of the cabinet makers oi the future. Kenneth Spellman Our bashful, creamy complexioned “Spell is one of the book shyest fel¬ lows in the High School, and he savs he is going to take a good rest after the tiring grind of the last twelve years of schooling he’s been through—If anyone should want to find Spell, and he isn’t home in bed, the only other place he will be is in Danny’s Howling Alley. George New hi ry “Pirp” is the tall, serious chap who shows vou to your favorite seat in the local cinema palace. George is another one of those high minded fellows who are looking towards the skv for his life work. If you have anv spare keys or stamps lying around, look up George, for collecting is his hobbv. Don’t for¬ get. “it’s just the class of things. George. Alice Barrett M arion I)t rgin What! Another expectant telephone operator? But then. “Allie ” with her unobtrusive and quiet (?) nature ought to make a good one. Could we suggest, how- ver Ilie that you wait until television is installed in the telephone exchange, so that busy caller-uppers could get the benefit of those Come hither eyes, with their sweeping la shes. “Allie enjoys swimming and as a hobbv collect ' pictures oi her many friends 1 bat must keep her ,,1-nty busy, for Allie is well liked by all who know her. If you see anyone breezing by in an automobile, or laboriously hiking over some rocky road and enjoying it. that’s probably Marion. Her favorite subject is typewriting, and she intends going to some business school next year Incidentally, Marion is an ardent sports fan. but whether her interest is m sports, or m a participant, is hard to say!

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The second half year has been a most busy time filled with hard work and some play. The assemblies have had much variety and have been particularly edu¬ cational. The most important event of the junior class, their Christmas Prom, was held Friday night, December 18, just after the Xmas “Pioneer” had gone to press. From all reports, this great social event was very successful, and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all, as the saying goes. Our last assembly of 1936 was held December 23, just before we were dismissed for the Happy Holidays, and everyone was feeling sky high with Christmas just around the corner. Well, back to school again January 3. We started the new year with many of us listening to the 75th Con¬ gress convene—over the new radio in the assembly, Tuesday, January 4th. At an assembly on January 8 Mr. Bertel Wellar of Bentley School of Accounting, Boston, spoke interesting¬ ly on “Accounting as a Vocation.’ About this time the seniors were having try-outs for their plav and wondering if OF Man Vi inter had forgotten that the Carnival was essential to their happi¬ ness. Also, in January, college board classes were start¬ ed for those ambitious seniors who hope to attend col¬ lege. Then, of course, there were those fatal midyear exams to be studied for the latter part of January, and to be either flunked or passed depending on all sorts of things. The month of February was comparatively quiet on the surface, but meanwhile the seniors were industri¬ ously learning their parts for the Great Day (the pla , of course!, and also getting their shining I?) faces photographed in at antine’s. The Chevrolet Company presented several reels of movies showing the intricacies of their new car, February 2 . l ater in the month John Hines, the skilled actor who has been with us several times in preceding years, entertained us again with his splendid acting in “David Garrick. On March 5, we had the Senior Play. “I he Fourth all.” presented in Shepardson Hall under the superb direction of Mrs. Wiens. The pla was a decided success according to all who attended, and we felt justly proud of our seniors on this important occasion. The new radio with the victrola attachment has proved quite an attraction at the dances held at 2:45 Friday afternoons. Many people have learned to dance, and lots of good times have been had by all who came. April is just brimming with news. That memorable occasion April 2, when Mr. Bud Waite, chief radio operator on the Byrd Expedition, 1933-1935, spoke to us on his thrilling adventures at the South Pole, was doubly grand because of Mr. Waite ' s irresistible personality. On April 5 Rev. Ewart Turner, who for the past three years has been pastor of the American church in Berlin, Germany and who was also a classmate of Mr. Dixon in college, spoke to us about his experiences with the German people. On the following Thursday Captain Richard E. Cobb addressed the boys on “Flying as a Career.” His vivid descriptions of his work in living the weather plane made his talk a memorable one. Friday, April 9, the Hi-Y sponsored a special boy- assemble at which Father Brandley of St. Ague-, ' Church spoke on the timely subject, “What is expected of Am¬ erican Youth?” An old friend. Dean Morrison Smith of Borden- town Military Academy, addressed the school on April 16. His talk successfully combined humor with serious ness, and Dean Smith left the students with many valu¬ able pointers concerning their futures. We’re back in school again April 26 after a grand vacation and nice weather. I All hope for the senior’ winter carnival had been given up long ago! I At the athletic assembly, April 30, Miss Nichols presented the girls’ basketball awards, and Coach Batchelder made the boys ' awards. Then Captain John Devaney of the famous Flying Quintuplets, presented the Middlesex League Championship cup to the school. Tuesday, May 4, we celebrated the centennial o f the birth of Horace Mann, famous educator. Mr. Susnmann spoke of the value of education, followed by the reading of a brief biography of Mann by Mrs. W iens. Now, at tlie time of writing. May is speeding right along, except for the necessary backward steps it takes as a result of that age old plague—Spring Fever, which