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

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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY - EIGHT Maxwell Ruderman “Max of t!ie liusky voice, punny puns, and dancing feet is one of the mainstays of the brass section of the hand. His ambition—well, we quote: “to be healthy, wealthy, and wise, and to be a great musician.” Not that, Maxie, not that! That topknot of en¬ viable wavy hair will next year accom¬ pany him through a course of prepara¬ tion for a government position. We hope music and politics can be success¬ fully combined, Max! Richard Ruggles “May I borrow the dictionary?” Without looking up, the teacher can guess that the probable inquirer is Ruggles who is in the throes of an English theme, which will probably be of the best, for Richard plans to go to business school and then into news¬ paper work. Outside of looking up spelling, Ruggles divides his time among history, his favorite subject, tennis, DeMolay, soccer and various other sports. Personal notes—Rug¬ gles says that lie’s taking the Compre¬ hensive Course, and he hates fish; re¬ member that when you dream of plan¬ ning his meals, girls. John Sawyer Whenever there is a function of any kind at the Reading High School, Sawyer is called in for decorations. Who can forget his wonderful work in stage-arrangement for our Senior Play? Yes, John is certainly one of our class’s best artists, but most defi¬ nitely not of the artistic temperament —not Sawyer of the generous grin and good nature. He’s also deeply inter¬ ested in Hi-Y—he’s vice president— tennis, and the Pioneer—he’s Art Edi¬ tor and Sports Editor — in fact, he’s quite a busy young man. His ambi¬ tion—can’t you guess—is to be an ar¬ tist, of the commercial type, and with the start lie’s already made, we’re sure that he’ll make a success of such a career! William Shannon “Hello, friends,” this is Bill, the sail¬ or, or perhaps 1 should say sailor-to- be. He has been on the football team for the past two years in order to build up his resistance against the wash of the sea. Bill collects Model T’s in his leisure time. “What leisure time,” says lie, “when I have to milk the cows! Milking cows is a long way from being a sailor, but we know he will make the grade. Have you got your sea legs yet, Bill? Miriam Sidelincer “Side” is that good natured girl that is everybody’s pal. She enjoys swim¬ ming and skating, but her pet hobby is talking. She is also quite a movie fan and goes for Bob Taylor in a big way. Opera singing and straight hair are two of “Side’s” pet aversions. Next year she will be a co-ed at Maine University where she will study to be a social worker. May you talk your¬ self into good job, Miriam! Thomas Skidmore “Skid of the Andy Devine voice is an earnest and determined soul; he wants to go to work right away. Guess what—no aversions—Heaven’s gift to the weary writer-upper. At last some¬ one admits that he likes to tinker around. If you should see a bike rac¬ ing past you with a plump, redheaded gentleman perched precariously on top, don’t be alarmed; it’s “Skid” deliver¬ ing his papers. Richard Smith “Smitty” is the long lanky traffic cop on the second floor, the fellow who carries in his left side pocket the daily news invariably opened to the sporting page. An authority in hock¬ ey and a booster for the Bruins, Dicky is famed for his naive manner and broad engaging smile. His ambition is to become a golf pro; and from his exhibition on the fairways of Meadow Brook not to mention his recent ap¬ pointment as assistant at the club— we are quite optimistic of this achieve¬ ment. Meanwhile, next year, Dick plans to step in his brother’s boot- marks and attend the University of New Hampshire. Edith Southwick Out of the wilderness came “Edie,” to lend a little ray of sunshine to R. H. S. One of the grandest people yours truly has ever known, “Edie’s” passions are dancing, (Remember Jo¬ sephine, yeah!) bowling, and swim¬ ming. Yes, boys unattached, line forms at the right. Ever a sensible soul, “Edie” wants to get a job and hold it. She is one of the shorthand and typing enthusiasts, abhors getting up in the morning and the age-old bane of high school pupils the world over, homework. Next year she plans to attend a business school and con¬ tinue her Secretarial Course. Swing it, keed! Eighteen

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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY-EIGHT Arthur Rees Introducing our smooth, handsome major of the Senior Play! However, “Art ' ’ has no real military inclinations hut plans to become a teacher. Al¬ though swimming and ping pong are his tavorite hobbies, we suspect that Hopkins Street is another. May you thrive with the best of them, Major! Marjorie Richards Marjorie is that tall, rather quiet young lady with a merry laugh whose chief ambition in life is to make a happy home for some lucky man. Un¬ til that not too distant time (for she doesn’t enjoy arguing and what more could a man want !) Marjorie will go on into the business world, preferably as a typist. Phyllis Richman Here is one of our U. S. History gigglers, the shorthand ace of the Se¬ nior Class. Although “Phil left us in January to take a job, she visits occasionally to see how the old guard is carrying on. “Phil” dotes on all aquatic sports, but she hopes to be a private secretary. She follows the Secretarial Course, and her favorite subjects are, naturally, shorthand, typ¬ ing, and bookkeeping. Her hobby to say the least, is unique. She likes to collect knicknacks for her knicknack shelf. Herbert Richmond “Herb” has always seemed to be a very quiet rather shy sort of fellow, but we have heard that “you should see him at a party.” Even we have observed, however, the effect that a glance from between those long lash¬ es has on the “weaker” sex. Herb likes the heavy subjects such as math, physics, and cnemistry which give most of us headaches. He does not spend all his time in study by any means, for he also is interested in fishing, hunt¬ ing. skiing, swimimng, and canoeing— alone, in the daytime, of course. Herb plans to go to work and be an inventor —nice work if you can get it and we hope that you do, “Herb.” William Richmond Here’s another young man who is throwing his talent to the winds. We observe the salutatorian headed for the cockpit, a dashing career indeed for one so silent and dignified as “Long Bill Richmond.” It takes Mr. Dixon’s flowing oratory or Mr. Hal- pin’s mistakes in the multiplication table to loosen Bill’s tongue, and once it is loosened be ready with your ans¬ wers! Wherever he goes, Bill sets up a fine reputation. Some day he’ll reap a huge amount of glory. Arthur Roberts “Roberts” doesn’t like singing cow¬ boys. He’s going to be a C. P. A. and he certainly can’t be cluttering up his mind with such yodlings. His close companions in the bookkeeping class know for sure that Roberts certainly has soaked in enough knowledge of figures to become a living figure, if there is such a thing. Ann Robertson “Andy” is the girl with the infectious chuckle and the good-natured grin. She absolutely refuses, however, to appreciate puns—or rather, she appre¬ ciates them the wrong way. She was once heard to remark (very privately) that she disliked sarcastic teachers— whom can she mean, Ann? She wants to go on with secretarial work and later become a secretary or a teacher of commercial subjects. More power to you, “Andy!” Marjorie Rollins Marjorie or “Queenie”, who dotes on chop suey sandwiches, is the tall, dark¬ haired girl who did such a grand job in the class play as the bossy wife of his majesty, the king. Watch out, Ralph! Throughout high school she’s been active in the glee club and an enthusiastic cheer leader at our foot¬ ball games. Her ambition is to be¬ come a dress designer, a second Dolly Tree, so watch for your favorite movie star wearing creations by “Rollins” in the productions of tomorrow. Seventeen

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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY-EIGHT Ruth Spear “Angel” is another one of those Rainbow Girls. She goes in for danc¬ ing, tennis, stenography, and Benny Goodman in a big way, but hates Cab Calloway and rainy days. However, can anyone notice rain with ‘‘Angel ' s ’ sparkling personality nearby? One of our last year’s seniors seems to have the same idea, and although “Angel” insists that she is to be a private sec¬ retary, we wonder for how long—or does Ray need a secretary to keep his taxi-accounts straight. Herbert Stark “Hugger,” the strong and silent half- hack, is liable to pass out of the photo¬ graph if a girl looks at him twice. He is a woman-hater, is Herb. Heart¬ breaking, isn’t it! Herb wants to be wealthy—now you know why he has an apathy towards the fairer sex. His favorite subject is lunch—what do you eat, fella? Wheaties? Anyway, when the ship comes in, Hugger” will be at the helm. (Who’ll be pilot, Calla¬ han?) Francena Stevens Francena to strangers, but “Mike” to her pals, is one of these girls that radiates all colors imaginable. Get it? She’s a Rainbow girl. Besides Rain¬ bow she likes the movies—not be¬ cause it’s dark, no indeed! It’s the pictures. They hold your attention, or do they, “Mike”? She is going to be a Post Graduate next year. What luck! Pauline Stickland Our lady of the grin. “Sticky,” is one of our future members of the White Parade (freely translated—nurse). In addition to Latin, “Pussy,” also dis- likes straight hair intensely. Her hob¬ by is one “Vicky” (alias “Mow-’em down ) while she fancies English and history. She is of the legions of movie fans and loves skating and swimming. In school she graces the chorus. “Stick is another of those Irregular Coursers and plans to take a P. G. Victorine St. Onge One of our popular co-eds, “Vicky” also answers to “Mow-’em down,”— this clearly shows the gentler side of her nature. She frankly admits that she doesn’t know what she’s going to do next year, but she follows the col¬ lege course and hopes to be a nurse. “Vicky” is an ardent horse-woman and she excels at dancing, likes chemistry and English, and shies away from rainy weather, homework, and deten¬ tion. Be seeing you around, “Vicky.” Mary Story Mary is the athletic type enjoying swimming, tennis, walking, incidentally being one of our star basketball play¬ ers. Her outside interests are Rain¬ bow and dancing. Mary is going in training as a nurse and some day hopes to become a doctor. Dr. Story, what a “cut-up” you’ll be ! Leora Stratton Here comes Lee with that non-fail¬ ing smile of hers. She says she has too many aversions even to attempt to list them, but I don’t know. Leora will always be remembered by her fellow colleagues as one of the office helpers. Lee plans to go to Wilfred’s Academy and study to be a beautician and a stylist. Lucky Wilfred’s! Margaret Sullivan Sue is one of those girls who hates to get up in the morning. How un¬ usual ! She has been very active in tennis during high school, and her fav¬ orite subject is history. (We hope you do mean the subject and not the tea¬ cher!) Sue is taking the secretarial course, so we will probably see her at some prominent position next year. Her ambition is to marry the boss’s son. Whew! Rather a high goal, isn ' t it, Sue, but with that good nature of yours you’re sure to reach it. Nineteen