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

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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

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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 Ruth Surrette Ruth, or “Bubbles” to her childhood pals, has taken a Secretarial Course m hopes to become a secretary. “Bub¬ bles is here, there, and everywhere helping whomever she can. If it weren’t for that cheery smile coming to help us out of our trouble, why we might just as well abandon the ship. We know the way will not be rocky for such a girl as “Bubbles,” and may it be clear sailing from now on. Evelyn Talbot “Tabby” of the ever present grin, evidently believes that many a flower is born to blush unseen, for she writes beautifully and yet prefers to type. In the near future you’ll probably hear of her in connection with the new po¬ litical party, “The Anti-Book Report¬ ers.” Here’s an ambition that’s rather different, thank Heaven—she wants to be a receptionist in a doctor’s office. Long may you grin, “Tabby”! Thelma Taylor “Tommie” is everybody’s pal. Have you ever noticed her pretty brown eyes? You haven’t? Well, take a good look next time. It may not do you any good as she saves them for the lucky fellow in Woburn or is it Andover? What’s the story, “Tom¬ mie”? She plans to enter Wilfred’s and become a beautician. Here’s hop¬ ing you have many customers, “Tom¬ mie!” Hazel Terhune Hazel plans to train to be a private secretary after she completes a P. G. course next year. She dislikes being quiet for long, and her pep and good humor carry her along till lunch time which she enjoys the most, (seventh heaven to us all). Hazel likes winter sports and having her pictures taken. The snow trains seem to have a great deal of attraction for Hazel. How’s the skiing now? Better walking, wouldn’t you say? Never mind, Hazel, winter will be rolling around soon (not rushing the seasons of course), and then you ' ll be back in your Paradise. Leona Thibodeau Lee plans to be a nurse; we certainly envy the sick people. Her favorite hobby is dancing (which she does very well), and like many others she hates homework ! Lee is another one of the girls who have wended their way over to the Junior High through rain or shine every morning. Cheer up, Lee, those days will be gone forever after June. Francis Thornton Nonchalance is “Frannie’s,” middle name, and his good-natured easy man¬ ner has assisted him in gaining many a victory in the field of athletics. His engaging grin has won the heart of more than one of the sighing sex, but only a certain dark-haired lass suc¬ ceeded in making any impression on his stout resistance. Frannie will be more than missed next year when he will pass his brightly-burning athletic torch on to the class of ’39. Lorenna Towns “Townsie,” of the infectious grin is a follower of a combined Comprehen¬ sive Nursing course, for she aspires to dental nursing. This hardy individual enjoys walking and hooking rugs, Heavens knows why! She favors Alodern History and German and is a staunch anti-rainy dayer, and unlike most of us, dislikes gardenias. Why, “Townsie”! Despair ye not, ye low¬ er classmen, “ I ownsie ’ and the grin will be here next year to take a P. G. and keep the spirit of ' 38 alive. Willis Tucker, Jr. Y illis is the cheerful, grinning lad, who is one of the reasons that Miss Batchelder s faith in her Knglish classes is revived. On Wednesday nights he can be found with the gang in a certain store on Mineral Street. Although at this writing Willis is in the hospital recuperating from an ill¬ ness, we hope that he’ll be with us at Graduation. 1 lie whole gang is root¬ ing for you, Willis! Twenty