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

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The Pioneer Nineteen thirty-eight Priscilla Mathieson Priscilla, one of the gifted seniors in our music department, plays the flute and sings in the Glee Club. Believe it or not, her hobbies are music and col¬ lecting programs. She is another sen¬ ior who is attracted by the nursing pro¬ fession. They say music hath charms, Priscilla; so maybe you can charm your patients back to health. Malcolm McGann Our witty friend “Wacky” is on the road to Haverford College in the sleepy little town of Philadelphia. The “Pio¬ neer” has worked heavily and overtime the masterful college prof’s abilities, but he still had energy enough to become a white haired butler for King Eric. What was to everyone else a certainty was to Malcolm a surprise when the Maestro landed firmly, with but nine rivals, on the Honor Roll. A few more “surprises” and McGann will find him¬ self on “easy street” towards the White House. Francis McGrath This tall iron-man of soccer with his hefty stride is planning to be an aviation mechanic, but we bet that he takes to the air before long in spite of himself. “Maggie,” one grand fel¬ low and everybody’s friend, is sure to cut or “trample” a way out for him¬ self, wherever he goes. Archibald McMillan “Mack”, from up North, is one of the lovers of the great out-of-doors and manages to remain out in the open a great deal by indulging in his fav¬ orite hobby—deep-sea fishing. “Mack” disdains the frivolous, particularly dancing, and intends to become an ex¬ pert at telling you just what is wrong with your old Model A. We wish you luck, “Mack.” Isabelle McSheehy “Izzy” is the girl who always gre ets you with her bright sunny smile. She enjoys skating, bicycle-riding, and don ' t be surprised if you see “Izzy” whizz by on a motor-cycle. She is another one of those Tommy Dorsey fans and likes to swing it! Her ambition will be fulfilled after attending the School of Occupational Therapy. “Iizzy’s” pet aversion is people who gossip, so be careful and don’t talk yourself into a fight with “Izzy”. Richard Merrill Hold everything, gang! Here comes the “Flash —a speed demon on the basket ball floor and the largest one- fifth of the Flying Quints. It was “Bud”, who with shot after shot put R. H. S. on the basket ball map. Foot¬ ball too claimed Bud, as the star quar¬ terback. B. U. is getting a fine pros¬ pect in our “Flash.” Just play as you always did, Bud, and we will be pay¬ ing to see you. Russell Merrill Stop! Don’t you see that red light? Why it’s “Red Merrill! Remember Red”? He is that tall, tall fellow who is as strong as an ox, and can be fight! Never pick a fight with him because you would be flat on the ground wondering what had happen¬ ed. But “Red” isn’t all savage. He has a fancy and a brain too,—for Problems of Democracy and Econo¬ mics. This strong man is going to wrestle with the plugs and whatever else at a radio operating board. Just don’t wrestle too hard or your pay en¬ velope will probably be a little thinner than the time before. Who knows but what we may be hearing you sing over the radio sometime? Stranger things than that have happened. Donald Miller “Don” is one of the reasons the traf¬ fic squad was so popular. “Don” is a Cross Countrvite, a baseball devotee, an erstwhile football hero, and a mem¬ ber of Hi-Y. Northampton Prep will claim him next year, and then Dart¬ mouth. Beau Brummel hopes some day to be a first class chemical eng- neer. When not in Greenwood, he likes a variety of sports including that mania of boys the world over: hunt¬ ing and fishing. Fourteen

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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY-EIGHT Theodore Lawson “Roxie is an all-around athlete. In the fall, we see him kicking leather on the soccer field at left outside. In the winter, we find him chasing a puck every afternoon and when spring coitus it’s baseball. We will always remem¬ ber his smile, for it is his smile with which he greets, us. After further edu¬ cation, Roxie” plans to become a suc¬ cessful accountant. Barbara Leach “Barb”, popular with everyone in R. Jl. S., is taking the Secretarial Course. She likes to swim, skate, go to the mov¬ ies, ride horseback, and have fun. She doesn ' t like the cold, but even cold weather doesn’t keep her away from the football games. Guess No. 32 on the football squad makes her forget Jack Frost. How about it. “Barb”? Elinor Littlefield Elinor is the attractive blonde of lovely skin—the girl from whom you purchased your tickets at many of the school games. Elinor’s hobby is at¬ tending the local cinema with a certain young man. She is planning to join the ranks of the P. G.’s next year. She abhors getting up early, but remem¬ ber. Elinor, “early to bed, early to rise will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Ernestine Lowell Teen is a charming, quiet girl who has an earnest desire to aid mankind. She plans to be a nurse, and with such a sane and noble outlook at the beginning, she should have a successful career. “Teen” has also a deep interest in travel and someday hopes to be able to see the world. Best of all, here at last is a modern girl who is actually domestic and likes to sew and to gar¬ den—aren ' t you jealous, girls? Nina Lowell If you hear a sly giggle in the middle of class, don ' t jump. It’s just Nina, who is one of our few redheads. Head¬ ing for the State Normal School, she insists that when she leaves there, she will be a teacher. (Of Latin?) She takes to rather active diversions— badminton, tennis, and basketball — but she says she’s only an amateur. Nina dislikes doing dishes (who doesn’t) and also avoids studying — especially math !—Perhaps that’s why her future pupils will be sure to like her. Richard Lyons This debonair young fellow with the frolicsome grin on his face certainly hits the spot with everyone, especially his classmates. Although “Richie” is active in both Hi-Y and DeMolay, he goes out for tennis in a big way and even tries a little skiing when nobody is looking. His future plans include a P. G. course followed by Plarvard. Good luck! you “haunt.” George Madden Three cheers for “Mumpsy” Madden of the original Mumps. This indomi¬ table young gentleman rose from his sick bed to get his last kiss from his dark-haired leading lady. Anyway, he did a grand job and certainly deserves a lot of credit both for his acting and incidentally for scholastic rating in the Intellectual Ten. It is rumored that George is going to turn his busy per¬ sonality towards M. I. T. next year. Stella Marchetti Our gal “Sal”, of the blonde locks and dancing feet, is one of the best little “truckers” in this old school. But Stella really shines when it comes to “Shaggin.”. Then she goes to town. If you’ll notice Sally’s own hair al¬ ways looks grand, and when Wilfred’s graduates her, she’ll be using her tal¬ ent on the rest of us, we hope. She, too, abhors homework. Likewise, Sally, likewise. Jes’ dance, chillun, jes’ dance! Thirteen

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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY-EIGHT Marjorie Morss Presenting the third member of the Forbes - Johnson - Morss entente. “Trucker” deluxe, “Marjie” joined the ranks of R. H. S. in 1936, and so Read¬ ing’s gain was Medford’s loss. Num¬ ber 5 on the Honor Parade, a member of the Debating Club, of Junior Woman’s Club, Rainbow and Ushers, and editor of the “Pioneer” this fount of energy, plans to attend Bates—“to be a co-ed, to teach co-eds, and to marry some Prince Charming!” A staunch BennyGoodmanite, she likes U. S. History and German, hates math and sour pickles, and follows the Com¬ prehensive Course. Truck on down, “Marjie.” Arthur Moulton Aviation seems to be “Art’s” special aim in life, and does he go in for it in a big way! While he takes up mod¬ el airplane building, especially gas models, as a pastime, he is headed for an aeronautical school to become a designer. However, his ability in other fields is just as keen, for will we ever forget his grand lighting job in the Senior Play? Russell Galvin “Russ” did a splendid job of manag¬ ing the football team and his basket¬ ball was up to “snuff” too. “ Russ’ ” main interests are tennis and swim¬ ming. He has taken the Civic and Business Course and his favorite sub¬ jects are typewriting and occupations. Here’s wishing you luck, Russ. Betty Nichols Betty, that pleasant, cheerful, young lady of the easy grin, and curly locks, has been active in basketball and horseback riding during her high school years. Her pet aversion is be¬ ing called “Bettums.” We wonder why! The faculty have found Betty to be a very obliging and efficient typ¬ ist. Next year she is headed for a business school and with her great ability and accommodating manner we know she will make the perfect sec¬ retary someday. Paul Nichols “Nick” is the tall fellow who looks quiet and isn’t. He ' s a golfer and a glee-club enthusiast—and we hear he has been going in for opera in a b ig way lately. He intends, however, to work next year and will attend night school to look further into Diesel en¬ gineering. He tells us he has a fond¬ ness for brunettes—little ones—oh, Paul! He is quite an aviator in a “small” way and is one of those strange varieties who like to work. Here’s to you, “Nick;” we’ll be hear¬ ing of you. Emerson Oliver “Oily” joined the class of ’38 this year, having come from Everett. He is a member of Hi-Y, and interested also in sailing and skiing. He plans to go to prep school next year and eventually to college for an art course. May you always live and paint on the bright side of life. Esther Ouimette Stop, look, and listen! What do you see? Why it’s “Easter,” of course. Who else would it be, but our own “Easter” with her jolly greeting for everyone. She doesn’t just talk, no sir, but she also likes to take nice long walks to Wakefield. “Easter” frankly tells us that she abhors snob¬ bish people, and I’m sure there would be no snobbish people left in the world if they all knew “Easter,” our little stenographer-to-be. Here’s a truckload of happiness for you, “Eas¬ ter,” with best wishes from good old Alma Mater. Ruth Parry “Porky” is our musical student—both with a violin and her own voice. She likes the dear old R. H. S. so much that she intends to return for a P. G. —then on to Bryant and Stratton. After this, we hear that she has de¬ signs on her future boss—good luck, Ruthie! We suspect that she is some¬ thing of a meanie, for her favorite oc¬ cupation is “borrowing” soap from ho¬ tels. Another souvenir hunter, eh! Fifteen