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

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Reading High School Class o F 19 3 7 Donald Blaisdell “Don,” the blond hero of the Senior Play, has become the synonym for “music” in the High School. DeMo- lay and Hi-Y, together with his or¬ chestra and a dark-haired young lady, are some of his outside interests. Cheer up, Don, maybe they’ll let you play the phonograph during study hours at M. I. T. Betty Blier “Irish” is the little girl with the big- smile who trucks during lunch period. She wants to be a good stenographer, but have you ever seen her tap? Her idea of heaven is a place far away from U. S. History. In what direction, “Irish”? I’ll bet I know, but I won’t tell. Robert Bowser Bob is a member of the Marconi Mad-Men. In comprehensible lingo, Bob is an ardent radio man and a good one, at that. In radio tongue, he is Station WIOJZ. Hi-Y member and soccer-ball kicker, Bob is a prospective Bowdoin student. Good luck to you, Master of the Air Waves. Virginia Brennan “Ria” wants to be a telephone opera¬ tor. It seems a shame to waste that gorgeous red hair on a pair of ear¬ phones, but if her mind is made up, that’s all there is to it. She’s one of our basketball stars and chooses skat¬ ing and swimming as her other two favorite sports. Irvin Brenton Bull” is one of our leading music- men, having been a member of both the band and school orchestra. He has also been prominent on the soccer team. With this record behind him, Bentley can well expect to receive a top-notch accounting student. May good luck always be with you, “Bull.” Harvey Brigham Clarinet-virtuoso, candid camera man, and homework-hater, “Pete” is prominent in the class for several rea¬ sons. As to his last aversion, home¬ work, by the way, “Pete” is no excep¬ tion, really, to the rest of the class. This was just put down here to speak for everybody. We can place a safe bet that “Pete” will show the Boston Conservatory real “gobstick” music. Marjorie Bronson “Midge” is going to Wilfred Acade¬ my with the ambition of becoming a hairdresser. Everyone likes her for her friendly and affable nature which will be a valuable asset in her pro¬ fession. Her favorite sports are ten¬ nis and swimming. She is an officer in Rainbow and her hobby? Maxie ! Earline Brown “Brownie” is one of our most up and coming seniors. She’s always on the go, hurrying to something or other. “Brownie’s” just overflowing with am¬ bition. Take a look at this list—chem¬ ist, air hostess, bride, and co-ed. At least she’s sure of the last since she’s headed for New Hampshire University, and there’s little doubt of the third, removing all necessity for her to un¬ dertake the first two. Earline likes many sports, among them riding, ski¬ ing, golf. She’s also one of those v favored females who grace the De¬ bating Club, and last but not least, she has a passion for truckin’!

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R FADING S C H O O I Class o F 19 3 7 High Virginia Aldrich Dramatic interests and the desire to become a great poet are responsible for Ostrich’s interest in The Emerson School of Oratory. She certainly proved her ability in the characteriza¬ tion of bluffy Face in the Senior Play. She has also taken part in the choruses and public speaking class, and the Pio¬ neer would be lost without that well known Aldrich humor. Hudson-De- Cange, chemistry, and raising chickens are “Ostrich’s” pet aversions. Harold Ameriault “Heinie,” our dark-haired basketball thrower, plans to become proficient in the field of metallurgy. That excellent hobby of coin-collecting will help vou, “Heinie, no end. With his varied liking for tennis, hockey, football, and problems of Democracy, “Heinie” ought to be able to adapt himself to most anything. Ernest Arsenault As president of the debating club it would seem as though Ernie was head¬ ing for a law career, but since he doesn’t expect to go on in school, I guess he is only practicing for his mar¬ ried life. Good luck, kiddo. His slim figure and dashing, gay, smiling face are the reasons for his irresistible ap¬ peal. Marjorie Atkinson “Nlargy” has faithfully followed the Accounting Course, and after a few years at Burdett. where she is going to “learn more bookkeeping, she cer¬ tainly will be able to realize one of her two ambitions—to be either a bookkeeper or a bank teller. And who wouldn ' t go out of his way to do busi¬ ness in a bank where smiling, good natured “Marge ' was in the window? Margaret Bates Margaret or “Migs. as her friends call her, is the quiet, blond girl seen around school. She’s going on to B. U. to become a teacher, and we envy the pupils that will have her a few years from now. Her favorite sport is horseback riding, and her hob¬ by is photography. Her idea of para¬ dise is no homework or school for miles around. This doesn ' t tally very well with her future profession, but skip it! Elizabeth Berglund “Gentlemen prefer blondes, and blonde gentlemen seem to prefer blonde ladies, and vice versa. Are you listening, Lin? Betty likes all outdoor sports, but her specialty is swimming She longs for success, and who does n’t ? But not everyone has Betty ' s charming smile and obliging nature to help her to the top. Cecilie Berle Hail! the little brunette heroine of The Fourth Wall,” the class valedic torian, and the grandest sense of humor for smiles around. They call her “Ber nic among other things which I am wisely leaving out. Listen around and you’ll know why. Her biggest heart beat is Nelson Eddy, but that doesn’t discourage the fellows that escort her about wishing they could warble Look out, though, boys, she has a deadly jab in fencing and boxes with a wick ed right. Here’s to a grand girl with the right ratio of beauty and brains Robert Blaikie Bob is a quiet, likable chap Ask Miss Batchelder; she will tell you how quiet he is. Bob’s good humor and smile get him into trouble with his man in waiting, namely Kay Doane When these two get together, you can promise yourself that they will cer tainly have a good time Lots of luck, Bob. May you and vour smile go a long way in life!

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R E a n i n c High School C L A S S O F 19 3 7 Roger Brown In our presence Rilla is one of the squires. as it not lie who pinned back the second floor fire doors through a year of service? Was it not he who carefully compiled the records as secretary of the Hi-Y? y as not he who studied through three years the infant soccer team? W as it not he who appeared at foot¬ ball games with an enormous, curved pipe, which gave him the bearing of a 1 )utch patroon, and a black derby hat, which lent him the dignity of a Wall Street financier? Yes, this was Brown, y ho plans to go to Worcester Tech just to check up on what Mr. Pope lias taught him. Shirley Brown Hail Beth! She wants to be a fe¬ male hermit, and she probably will be it she continues to romp in the wilds ot Xorth Reading. However, we’re not too worried about that; anybody with a wit like hers should be kept in society—well anyway, around. Life’s biggest thrill, for Beth, is dashing up¬ stairs the sixth period to see if her lunch is still there. She has trouble m that direction, but a written aspirin seems to revive her. Mavis Browne Everyone knows Mavis or “Mave.” Her delightful playing has brightened many a dull lunch period, and she’s been darn nice at leaving her own af¬ fairs hanging in mid-air to while away the time for others of us. Her am¬ bition is to become a stenographer, and here’s hoping she’ll be a huge success. Donald Bi rhoe ‘‘Burro’’ did a neat bit of villainy in the annual senior play. In real life. Don is one of the best fellows you want to be acquainted with. Hi-Y and DeMolay have another ’37 gridironer to their honor. Girls, do you want to learn the Jeep Dive? Meet our diving authority. Best of luck and happiness, Don. Barbara Campbell Barb is the tall, blonde senior in our bookkeeping department. She ' s going right out and work next year Good sense, Barb. She ' ll have a dandy job and be making good monev by the time we get out of college. Her tavorite sports are swimming, tobag ganning and tennis, and her hobby is collecting pictures. Mary Cannuli Although Mary is a college-prep student, she is very adept with the needle and thread as is shown by the many stylish garments she has made (Can you cook, too. Mary?) She is very much interested in chemistry be¬ cause it gives her something to do be sides sitting. We all like classes like that, n ' est-ce pas? Mary is interested in tennis and swimming, but her col¬ lege and career are as yet undecided. Anita Carder Here ' s a girl with plenty of interests to help keep her busy, just listen to them—basketball, baseball, riding, skat¬ ing. swimming, reading, a sport club, and a bridge club. Besides all this. Sis dreams of going to Remington to ,. her bookkeeping talent ith all your pep and personality. Sis, you ' ll get there. John Carney Ask ’ Scout a question and he’ll usually have an answer ready, whether logical or not. With John around, prodigious words flow freely in the conversation ' •Scout’s p«t diversion are golf and dramatic (remember him in the senior play ? ) Here’ hoping your gift of gab lead you to great height , Johnny, old boy.