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

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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

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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 Doris Peterson Here is our cheery little girl, one with plenty of courage, synonomous for Dot. Dot’s passions are stamp collecting and singing, this last auto¬ matically making her a Glee Cluber. When she finishes her education, she would like to be a radio singer. Hurry up, Dot, for goodness’ sake. There are some awful ones at present. Orville Poland Who’s going to win the next elec¬ tion? Well, just ask “Ozzie” Poland, our redheaded authority on politics and government. Although “Ozzie” will probably be one of our future senators, he is, at present, cross-coun¬ try letterman, president of the Hi-Y, a veteran of the senior play, and mana¬ ger of our traffic force. Harvard ought to be glad to get a fellow like him, for it will add zest to the history classes. Ralph Pomeroy A big name and a bigger boy; one of the soldiers in the Senior Play who wore everyone out laughing at his an¬ tics at rehearsals and otherwise, Bull’s” favorite subjects are History and Latin; his favorite sports, golf and football. The future better-half of “(Jueenie tells us that his hobby is jerking sodas at Howard Johnson’s. His ambition? We quote: “To be as great as I am big.” Mary Proncko This is the imp, the trial of Mr. Pope’s life. “Smudge” hopes someday to be a nurse. You’ll better grow, kid¬ die. Her hobbies, she tells us, are any¬ thing a four-year-old child would do. Her favorite subjects are those in which she can make lots of noise, and the pet aversions of this wild woman are math (100%) and conceited people. “Shrimp” was one of the ladies-in¬ waiting in the Senior Play—and how! Elsie Putnam Elsie is our quiet, modest, little Miss of the class. Such a willing and help¬ ful girl though you would have a hard time to find. Try her sometime and see. A member of the Daughters of Union Veterans, Elsie has many good times. Elsie gets awfully jittery when she sees someone biting his fingernails, so boys beware! Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Can’t you just see all the children gathering around her clamoring for a story! Wish I were a child again. John Putnam “I’ll bet he trips,” says one. No, sir, not our Johnny! Why, he’s the danc- ingest man in the class, is our blond haired socialite from North Main Street. “Jock is the type that can serenade his girl and not get a pail of water for applause. Moreover, “Jock” has a voice, and what a voice (not sarcasm). Johnnie,” as friend to friend, give me a couple of passes to the opera when you play in towm. Muriel Putnam “Maizie of the flaxen locks and cheerful grin is one of an army that is legion—she hates oral talks. After all that struggle in Public Speaking 1, Maizie. This tall blonde from the North dotes on collecting old money— I cl rather have new! Next year she will enter some business school, the better to make her already successful secretarial education. Heaven help us,—she wants to be a lawyer’s sec¬ retary. Marie Reed “Dimples” is that cute little chatter¬ box who is such a lot of fun. Never a dull moment when she’s around! She lends her pleasing voice to our chorus and aspires someday to be a professional singer. An all-round girl, Marie enjoys singing, dancing, swim¬ ming, and dining. Next year will find her at Burdett s. May Dame Fortune smile upon you, Marie, but not her daughter Misfortune. Sixteen