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

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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

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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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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY-EIGHT Virginia Hartshorn Look! Here comes Reading’s own Ina Ray Hutton. We ' re swinging for you, “Ginger.” Your favorite subjects may be Type and Probs, but how about good old English ? Remember those oral book reports! Only a minute long, but what we didn’t get into that min¬ ute ! Ho hum, time to get up. “Ginger” opens one eye, turns over, and is deep in dreamland again. Now I ask you, is that the proper thing to do? A little cold water will help. Dancing is “Gin¬ ger’s” hobby, and she certainly does it well. Perhaps vou will dance your way to fame. We all hope so. Elizabeth Higgins “Bette” is that tall attractive senior who is artistically inclined. Art is her favorite subject, and she intends to pursue this interest at the Vesper George School of Art. Her hobbies are badminton, sailing, and swimming. She is in the Glee Club and is an active member of the Junior Woman’s Club. “Bette” doesn’t like chaperons—she wants to be “alone.” But not all alone, do you, Bette”? George Hodgkins “Little Midge” is the peppy little fellow with the gay chuckle who can usually be found on the courts, rac¬ quet and tennis ball in hand. Although English is one of George’s favorite sub¬ jects, Burke’s Conciliation Speech is his acknowledged pet aversion; (I think you have something there, George). George, who has distinguished himself in high school for excellent scholarship and seriousness of purpose, plans to spend the next four years in the lec¬ ture halls of Northeastern. Robert Holden “Hokey” would be a whizz at the head of a labor union. He’d win all bis fellow workers’ support with his jokes and good intentions. The em¬ ployers would burst blood vessels over “Bob’s audacity, but would in the end give in to bis demands. “Hokey’s” a persistent little chap, much to the de¬ spair and anguish of the faculty. But he’ll fool us all yet some day. Benjamin Howe Ah, enter His Royal Highness, Prince William of Greek, heart-throb-in-chief of the Senior Play. This tall, blonde gentleman who is famed for his fast driving, hopes some day to be an army pilot or a transport pilot for Pan American. I can see the company’s going to get rich. Ben says his hob¬ bies are flying (that’s no word for it) and travelling to distant places. Ah, the wanderlust! No lover of either school or homework, he nevertheless likes history and geometry, follows the college course, and avoids state inspec¬ tors, the office and classes—whenever possible. We’re off to the races in a cloud of dust! Brendon Hoyt Here’s our inimitable “Brendy,” a grand person and our favorite base¬ ball star. His good humor and care¬ free manner have made him famous and his wit has been tried out on all of us, including members of the fac¬ ulty (Ask Miss Ernst). Most of “Brendy’s” spare time is spent in North Reading; therefore, we can’t expect him to be very enthusiastic about any of his studies. It’s unusual to dislike things that you know very little about, but “Brendy” has a decided distaste for homework. We’ll be seeing you in the Big League, “Bun!” Ruth Hoyt “Sis” is not only one of our smaller members; she is our youngest. Out¬ side of this, she is another prospective nurse. She intends to return next year for a post-graduate course, then on to training. Her widely diversified out¬ side interests range from dancing to baseball (naturally!) “Sis” is another of those brave people who have a pref¬ erence for geometry, but her feeling for English themes is decidedly the op¬ posite. Perhaps she’ll dance her fu¬ ture patients to sleep ! Betty Ives Betty has completed a Secretarial Course and is headed for more business next year. She is one of the more musical gals in R. H. S., having been to the Music Festival each year. Bet¬ ty likes foreign correspondence and traveling (by water) Here’s to Betty who has no aversions because nothing bothers her. Eleven