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

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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

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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 Marjorie Foye “Margie” has taken the Accounting Course in our famed hall of knowledge. She goes out for sports, especially bas¬ ketball. I remember—I remember “O excuse me.” 1 don’t mean to give away any secrets; “Margie” plans to go to business school and be a success in a business. With that pleasant person¬ ality she would make a go of anything. “Margie” has been that non-failing cashier during the second lunch period, and she has done wonders to increase the trade. Keep on doing what you’re doing and you’ll be a success, “Margie.” Pauline Glover If you see a tall, dainty miss tripping down the corridors of R. H. S., it’s “Polly”. She goes out for tennis and dancing and her favorite subjects are English, and Problems of Democracy. Pauline also dislikes homework, along with many others. Good luck to the future Helen Wills Moody. Alice Godfrey “Al” is one of those sensible girls who is hoping for a job. She wants office work and not house-work. What will you do when you’re married? Her pet aversions are housework and work¬ ing her brain. “Al’s” outside interests are swimming and entertaining. Well, we hear “Al’s” a good entertainer, anyhow. Alice Gonnam “Dogwood”—as Alice is called by most of her friends—is that girl of sparkling smile and constant good hu¬ mor, whose great interest is art. Any¬ one who has seen samples of her work will not wonder that she is contemplat¬ ing Commercial Art School as next year’s activity. However, Reading High may be enlivened by her presence for yet another year—she’s a potential P. G. Tennis is her greatest interest outside of school as homework is her greatest aversion. Well, Alice, that doesn’t seem a bit unusual! ■ Robert Gray This tall, dignified secretary of the Hi-Y is one of the most versatile fel¬ lows in R. H. S. Besides preparing thoroughly for his future business car¬ eer, “Bob” knows all there is to know about photography and is terribly in¬ terested in stamps, skiing, and orches¬ tra. He’ll surely make a success in life, and we don’t mean perhaps. Bertram Goodwin “Bert ' s school hours have been spent in the Civic and Business Preparatory course, preliminary to attending next year Bryant and Stratton’s or Burdett’s —all this to prepare for his special ambition; to be a big business man and retire young with a large fortune. “Bert’s talents run also to things ar¬ tistic, and this past spring he made a permanent contribution to the beauty of the school by painting and refinish¬ ing the statues and friezes throughout . another accom- Barbara Griffith “Bab, who lends her voice to our Glee Club is that dark attractive girl whose good nature and pleasing per¬ sonality have made her one of the most popular girls in the senior class. Her hobbies are dancing and reading, and “Bab is planning to go in training as a nurse. Her pet aversion is wear¬ ing rubbers, but we don’t believe she’ll need them, for her worthy aims will just carry her along, above the mud puddles of the world. Ten