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

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T h e Pioneer Nineteen thirty-eight Mava Classen “Duchess, who good-naturedly takes the jokes that are made about her avoirdupois, has it all over a lot of her friends when it conies to shining on the dance floor. We shudder to think what would have happened to the field hockey and basketball teams with¬ out her. Mava hates to go to bed early, (is that the reason you look so tired some mornings, Mava?) and personal¬ ly, we think she’s got something there. Yassah! Long may you reign, “Duch¬ ess”. Richard Cleveland Dick is a thorough sportsman and takes part in golfing, hockey and es¬ pecially in cross country running. In practically all our high school running events, it seems to be Dick ' s curly head that pops over the finish line first. Out¬ side of sports he is interested in mak¬ ing airplanes and in U. S. History, but we can ' t keep from mentioning sports again when were discussing Dick, for his ambition is to win the B. A. A. Marathon. We’ll all be cheering for you, Dick ! Robert Clinch Introducing “Clinchy”—goes in for golf and Latin, is on the business board of the Pioneer, has been one of our stalwart traffic officers, is constantly driving, riding, or sailing, and if not at DeMolay, may usually be found at “Starlight. He lists his hobbies as “swinging one down and “girls”. Did you hear that, girls? Now you’re only a hobby. “Clinchy” says that he’d like to be an orchestra leader—and any of the dismayed teachers who watch him truck in classroom will probably agree that lie is well-suited to such a profession, but “Clinchy” goes on to say that lie will probably enter news¬ paper work. In spite of his happy-go- lucky manner, “Clinchy” has taken a Classical Course, so lie probably is just as well fitted for his second choice of profession as for his first. Ellsworth Croswell Ellsworth, or Seafer,” which is more like it, is a busy man. What with worki ng in school and also after school in the Economy Store, how do you get your homework done? But never mind, after this year, you won’t have to devise the excuses that you think the teacher will digest. Seafer” plans to go to the Boston School of Anatomy and Embalming. Not a cheerful pros¬ pect, but with his jollity and high spir¬ its, he will never feel blue. Keep it up, Seafer”. Peter Curl Pete is that tall, dignified young man, whose thoughtfulness and court¬ esy have made him a favorite with both students and faculty. He seems to make a success of everything he undertakes from his persuasive argu¬ ments in the debating club to his con¬ vincing performance as a foreign diplo¬ mat in the class play. He is a ver¬ satile fellow, participating in cross country, Pioneer staff, and the French club, and on top of all that, ranks third in his class. How do you do it? He justly deserves the Faculty Hon¬ ors which have been awarded to him. He expects to enter Harvard by way of Exeter to prepare for teaching 01 for the diplomatic service. One of his pet aversious is dancing—couldn ' t we do something about that, girls? Frederick Dacey Fred, a class A gymnast, keeps in trim by walking, for he covers the dis tance from Hampshire Road to Read¬ ing Square many times daily. Last win¬ ter, we saw him tossing the melon through the hoops on the Junior High School gym floor. Yes, he is a basket¬ ball player. Fred, who has a liking for his bookkeeping, wishes to land a job as an accountant in the future. Jeanette Davis “Davis needs no introduction, for she of the sparkling eyes and gracious smile is one of our brightest stars. Known for her athletic skill, she is also a very active member of Rainbow, and as if these activities did not keep her busy enough, she devotes most of the rest of her time to a certain equally famous boy-athlete of our school. Jeanette says that she intends to grace a hospital ward in some future time, but since she first will attend Simmons, we wonder how long “Frannie” will wait. Dorothea Domin Dot, one of the 5th period English gigglers, is a sports enthusiast and has been the stalwart center on the girls’ basketball team. She follows the Sec¬ retarial Course; appropriately then, her ambition is to be a good secretary. Next year she’d like to go to business school. Her favorite subjects, in line with her interest, are Stenography. English and Business Law. Eight

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The Pioneer Nineteen thirty-eight Elaine Browne With the sweet strains of a violin, we introduce you to “Lish” who has been one of Mr. Peck’s most reliable members in the orchestra, glee club and chorus. “Lish” intends to go on a trip to Ireland someday, but in the mean¬ time she plans to attend Burdett ' s. After that it’s a private secretary for “Lish !” Besides wielding a bow, Lish can swing a mean baseball bat. Many a time she has hit that ball so hard, you would think she had a grudge against it. Poor inoffensive bat! Lish is so satisfying and pleasing that even the worst grouch would take her as a secretary. Good luck to you, Lish. Nelson Burbank We know “Nel” as the fellow whose pleasing smile and brown curly hair accent a handsome countenance. He has carried a pigskin for dear ’ol Read¬ ing High since he was an insignificant sophomore. Between athletics and school activities, he is a very busy chap. We thought “Nel” a bashful gentleman, but lately he has acquired a side-kick. Well, just keep smiling, “Nel.” Mary Callan Many of us have noticed this Titian¬ haired damsel strolling around with a friendly greeting for everyone. “Cal” loves to travel, and therefore she in¬ tends to go to work as soon as she finishes at Burdett’s in order to make enough money to travel in style. All by yourself, “Cal”? Besides riding, “Cal” enjoys swimming and walking. English and shorthand are her favorite subjects, and she joins the great ma¬ jority in heartily disliking homework and exams. Elizabeth Carter Betty is that sweet, soft-spoken member of the Glee Club who has a deep, mysterious interest in Marble¬ head—or is it one inhabitant of Mar¬ blehead, Betty? Betty plans to take a P. G. and then to go in training to be a nurse. Who’d mind being sick with such a nurse? Whenever you see Betty folding up small pieces of news¬ paper, it’s probably a picture of a hock¬ ey star, for she’s an ardent hockey tail. Betty says that homework is her pet aversion; yet she likes French. Figure that out if you can. Good luck, Bette , and here’s hoping that when a hockey player is injured, he’ll have you for a nurse. Herbert Carter This year, “Herb” has been gener¬ ously applying his sparkling wit to such “snap” courses as Physics, English, U. S. History and French. In fact, this enterprising young man has consistent¬ ly been among the first two students of his populous French class. Cross country contests in ’36 and ’37 gave “Herb” plenty of wind for lengthy re¬ citations in English. There is still a large surplus left over to be put into the forums of the future, for Carter aspires to be a speaker to the popu¬ lace. Willis Carter Extra! Extra! Will may be seen every evening with a paper bag slung over his shoulder pedaling a “bike” about the streets of Reading. Will is one of these roller skating enthusiasts who live on a rink when his time is not taken up by his car or radio. “Nick” plans to attend radio school in the fall and then become an engineer in that profession. Madeline Chisholm Remember the good times in Public Speaking, “Chizzie”? The homework sometimes wasn’t what we would have chosen, but we did it, or else! I won’t go into details. “Chizzie” is going to be another Clara Barton. Be sure when you’re taking a nice young man’s pulse that you take his pulse and not his heart. Maybe he wouldn’t mind though. Good luck to you and best wishes for a successful career in nurs¬ ing, “Chizzie”. Johnina Clapperton Most any girl winning a citizenship contest in her senior class would be pretty proud of herself, but you don’t find “Dolly’s” head swelling! That’s a pretty good test of a girl right there, isn’t it? “Dolly” plans to supplement the secretarial course she’s taking now with a P. G. next year. Her pet aver¬ sion is book reports and her hobby is bicycling. If anyone is looking for a girl with a good nature, “Dolly’s” the one! Her ambition is to be a sec¬ retary. Lucky employer! Seven

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The Pioneer Nineteen thirty-eight Roger Dooley “Flash”, unlike his name, is that quiet person whom we see meandering along the corridors apparently in search for something. Possibly that something is a pair of roller skates, for roller skating is “Flash’s” favorite recrea¬ tion. A large oil company will some day take its orders from this unob- strusive, but determined young man. for “Flash” has a definitie goal to work for. Run, fellars, here conies a bull! That’s what the opposition said when “Jake” came charging down the field. John was football captain and by his hard work he certainly earned his title : “Bull” of the gridiron. He likes to indulge in hunting or fool around with old guns. The ladies have lost their spot in John’s heart, and chemistry and history have gained it. The loss is hard for the girls, for John is a fine fellow as well as a good football play¬ er. Elizabeth Emery Betty is that pleasant, good-natured, and ambitious girl who is an enthu¬ siastic player on our basketball team. After high school Betty hopes to fur¬ ther her education and her ambition is to become a success. May you be as successful in the game of life as you have been in the game of basketball. Lawrence Enos That dark-haired fellow swinging along, a good humored smile on his face, is “Tuse”, who has been the effi¬ cient manager of several of our ath¬ letic teams during the past three years. Assistant-in-chief to John and Charlie, in the summer “Tuse” trains in the National Guard—evidently he believes that “There’s something about a sold¬ ier.” His pet aversion is original to say the least—he hates haircuts. Thank goodness that there’s one lad who real¬ izes that boys look like shorn rabbits when they have a fresh haircut. Law¬ rence’s next goal after graduation is a top grade in civil service exams, and a government job. Alice Estey Who in the eighth period history class does not immediately recognize “Babe” as that graceful girl who sits in the back of the room and is con¬ stantly losing shoes and books? “Babe” wants to be an army nurse, but how can she “truck” at the same time. For we would hardly recognize “Babe” if she were not dancing. But then, she also wants to marry a tall, dark, and handsome millionaire—don’t we all? Perhaps there is some connection be¬ tween millionaires and the army, but we wouldn’t know. Alice Flynn “Flickie” is taking the secretarial course, but with those big brown eyes we’re thinking she won’t be a secretarv long. Eh, “Flickie”? Her favorite hobby is dancing and her pet aversion is staying after school. We all agree. “Flickie.” Here’s hoping you get your millionaire! Jeannette Forbes Jeanette has shown great ability in acting and will always be remembered as the “Princess” of our class plav. Such an ambitious young lady! Not only has she hopes of becoming a great opera singer, but she also aspires to become a brunette Sonja Henie. Among other things she adores dancing and having a good time. She is headed fnt- Katherine Gibbs and then a business career as somebody’s dependable sec¬ retary. Here’s lots of luck to a girl with plenty of pep, wit, and ambition. Nine