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

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Frank O’Brien Here we have a future government employee, for “Frankie” intends to take the Civil Service Exam. During his spare time, “Frankie” takes a great delight in examining the intes¬ tines of his horseless carriage. (Do you manage to get whatever you take apart together again, “Frankie”? We hope so.) We are sure you’ll go a long way with your quiet perserver- ance and firm ambition. James Doucette Slide, Jimmie, slide! Yes sir; That’s James; he’s the Bud Merrill of the baseball diamond. A flashy fielding infielder and a definite major league prospect, is our boy “Mava.” He ac¬ quired that nickname of “Mava” be¬ cause the attentions of a young miss of that name were showered upon him. Jimmie claims he doesn’t like it, but we know differently. Walter Doucette They say good things come in small packages; well if they do, whoever gets “Flip” gets more than his money’s worth. If a sunny disposition is rich¬ es, then “Flip” pays more income tax¬ es than J. P. Morgan, for our short Frenchman is Sunny Jim, the original. Say, have you ever seen Walter chas¬ ing flies (I mean the baseball kind)? Boy, this lad is more than good! He’s colossal in a short (I mean small) way. Charles Dunn Charlie, our genial music man, is headed for Burdett’s next year. He has completed the accounting course, his favorite subjects being bookkeep¬ ing and typewriting. Charlie wants to be a proprietor, and between you and me, 1 think he’d made a good one. Cheer up, Charlie, if you do your homework, maybe they’ll let you play the “vie” next year at Burdett’s. Marjorie Foster An athlete, et, what? Basketball in her sophomore year and golf and swimming now, Margie seems to be forging ahead, and that’s the way to be a success, synonomous for her am¬ bition. Her odd but fascinating hobby is that of collecting menus ; that’s when she’s not doling out tickets at the tiieatre or studying her Problems of Democracy. Louise Murphy With a Practical Arts course behind her, “Red” (to her friends) plans to go to Framingham Normal to study to be a Dietician. “Red” enjoys swim¬ ming, roller skating, and English. Just a little advice from a fellowmate, “Red” ! Don’t be too much the dieti¬ cian after swimming, because you know how it is when you come out of the water; you’re hungry enough to eat a bear, and a bear might not be just the right thing for the invalids. That flashing Colgate smile will surely bring you a job. Smile even if you’re blue, and the whole world will smile with you. Myles O’Donnell No. fellows, it’s not a slow motion actor on vacation. It’s “Mike.” Myles is no speed demon but give him time and a Ford, and watch out. Some day the First National Stores will be his personal property; that is, if the Navy doesn’t get him first. “Mike” drives himself, and like all male drivers, thinks wome ' n drivers ought to be ruled off the road. I was going to say good luck, Myles, but a fellow like you will have it anyway. Robert Pratt This is the gentleman who daily drove J. F. to distraction in the 8th period type. We presume that Bob has a heavy life insurance policy, for he plans to enter the daring profes¬ sion of a car-tester. Hockey, tennis, and swimming keep this child amused, when lie is not a-pumping gas at “Hookie’s” Garage. Pratt is one of the few who know what he wants to do next year—work; diligence, thy name is Robert. Russell Whitford One can still take time to wonder at those gentlemen of leisure who lead a light existence, never accomplish much, and yet get what they want with a minimum amount of exertion. If “Whit” only had a million dollars, he’d be quite popular on Park Avenue. Actually, however, “Russ” is saving up his energy for a very serious bending of his abilities to electrical engineer¬ ing. We hope he doesn’t get his wires crossed. READING HIGH SCHOOL Tiventy-three

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The Pioneer Nineteen THIRTY-EIGHT Roy White White the great, one of the finest athletes in the senior class, catcher supreme, one of the mainstays in the line, and all around good fellow, de¬ serves praise indeed for his pet av¬ ersion which is seeing young boys smoking. That class that Coach has in Problems of Democracy holds a strange fascination for a number of boys, for we find that Roy, too, lists it as his favorite. A good job and success is Roy’s formula for making the grade. We know you’ll be right there to catch it, fella, and it won’t be a foul ball, either. Wilfred White Another of our strong silent (?) men! “Wolf” is one of those who claim to like all subjects. His plans for next year are undecided, but he intends to get a good job. Wolf has covered himself with glory on the foot¬ ball field, baseball diamond, and as manager of the basketball team. As with most of us, his chief aversion is homework, but one of his outside in¬ terests is just plain work (Stout fel¬ low!). Among his hobbies are swim¬ ming, football, and baseball. Good luck, Wolf; you’ll get there! Mary Widell Mary, our basketball champ, has re¬ ceived packs of awards in hockey and in basketball. “Butch” wants to be a secretary, but she’ll have to get the bus faster in the morning! This pride and joy of the athletic teams has a weakness for bookkeeping and type,—of all subjects to pick, Mary. She claims that her pet aversion is homework, but personally I think it’s the variations in the pronunciations of her name. Never mind the name, “Keed,” it’s ' that good-natured grin that counts. Dorothy Wilkinson That shy, pretty, and quiet (in chemistry?) girl from North Read¬ ing is known to every one as “Dot.” “Dot says that she likes swimming, skating and ice-boating, but we sup¬ pose that the latter interest varies with the companions. She has con¬ stantly changed her ideas of a life’s work but her current one is to attend Business School and then to be a sec¬ retary—private, Dot . ' In spite of these plans, however, we have very good information that if a young doc¬ tor can|e along—Come, come, boys, where are all our medical aspirants? Dean Winchester Is that a whirlwind or an earth¬ quake? No, it’s just King Eric VIII, himself, romping through the corri¬ dors in search of one of his many friends, who just can’t seem to keep out of his way. Although Dean is one of our mathematical whizzes, he proved himself capable of even greater things by his swell job in the Senior Play. He is due back here next year for a P. G., but until then, our advice to him is “Watch out where ’you drive,” and “Learn to play checkers.” Albert Wright Ah, enter, His Highness, the grin¬ ning “Duke,” one of the banes of the eighth period typing class. This prob¬ lem child was amlong our “football heroes’ and won his title through a good-natured feud with the “Duch¬ ess.” The sleepers we have with us and Bud is a charter member of the “Anti-Early Risers Club.” “Duke” is also one of the few senior boys who can and will dance. Swing it, Bud! Harold Zitzow “Zit” has been with us only a few years, having made a dramatic entry in his sophomore year. Although he is one of the retiring type, he quickly gained the respect of his classmates. We shall long remember “Zit” in the character of Laker, a radical, in the Senior Effort (Play), for he had a loud mud-slinging session with Gen¬ eral Northrup. (Dan Barrett, as you all recall). We almost forgot that it was really “Zit” behind that make¬ up. Our quiet friend has followed the scientific course, and with proper conditions, lie should achieve his am¬ bition which is to become a scientist. Jane Zynsky Jane is that tall, slim, beautifully dressed young lady who aspires to be a teacher. Believe it or not, Jane makes almost all of those clothes which the rest of us envy. Jane shines in Latin, her favorite subject, but she endures many jibes as to being “quite a French-woman.” It is English that Jane hopes to teach, however, and having taken a Comprehensive Course, she plans to complete her education at Boston University, meanwhile keep¬ ing up her outside interests of swim¬ ming and skating. We wish you the best of luck in all you do, Jane. Tiventy-two

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The second half year has proved even more “chock full” of work and activities than the fall term. Our as¬ semblies have been particularly numerous, especially th ose dealing with educational subjects and good enter¬ tainment. In fact, we owe a debt of thanks to Mr. Suss- mann and the various school organiza tions for their un¬ tiring efforts along this line. To head the list of some of our outstanding assem¬ blies we had two excellent plays, “The Red Dress” and “The Beau of Bath,” produced by Mrs. Wiens ' advanced public speaking class the last day before the Christmas holidays. The actors did a fine piece of work reflecting credit both on themselves and their most capable coach. January 7, 1938 This day’s assembly was one of most unusual inter¬ est, for we received a visit from an “old grad” of R. H. S., Ronald Mansfield, who is now a popular radio singer. Mr. Mansfield ' s songs included “Rosalie,” “Sweet is the Word for You. “Rose Marie,” and several others, all of which made a great hit with the student body. Also on the program were several of our own stars from the Girls ' Glee Club; namely, Vivian Hook, Evelyn Comey, Alma Mansfield, and Virginia Perkins, accompanied by Marjory Jewett, Dorothy Harrow, and Ronald Mans¬ field. Last but not least was Dan Barrett with his “bull fiddle.” January 14, 1938 That Community Fund Drive is certainly a worthy enterprise, which deserves all kinds of support. The moving picture shown here fully confirmed this opinion by illustrating the various kinds of relief work carried on by this organization which eases so much of the suf¬ fering experienced by the needy and unemployed. February 14, 1938 We were extremely fortunate in having Mr. Cowles of the Army and Navy Y. M. C. A. speak to us on the present war in China. Mr. Cowles, who has recently been in China, gave us an intimate picture of the war- wrecked provinces, and expressed his opinion that the Lnited States would be involved sooner or later. February 18, 1938 I his year’s assembly commemorating Washington’s birthday was opened by Mr. Sussmann who spoke to us on the significance of the day. Next on the program was Doris Steele with an account of the life of Susan B. Anthony, the great woman social reformer who was the champion of woman suffrage. Natalie Kevin closed the program with some interesting and less-known points on Washington’s life. March 4, 1938 The New England Coke Company by means of mov¬ ing pictures demonstrated to us the many complicated steps in the manufacturing of coke. March 25, 1938 Mr. Willard of the Bentley School of Accounting was present at a general assembly to outline for us the advantages of accounting as a profession. The Girls’ Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Peck presented sev¬ eral selections among which were “The Moon and I” from “The Mikado sung by Vivian Hook, and “Three Little Maids from School, sung by Vivian Hook, Evelyn Comey, and Alma Mansfield. March 28, 1938 Business again, and this time it was moving pictures on the career of a private secretary and, again, the ad¬ vantages of accounting sponsored by The Fisher Business School. It seems as if this is the only career for wide¬ awake young people. March 30, 1938 More movies on the manufacture of Bird’s Eye Frosted Foods. Now we know all about that amazing new food process. April 14, 1938 Dean Morrison Smith of Bordentown Military Academy paid the school his usual annual visit with a fresh batch of jokes and a lot of good common sense. He impressed upon us the importance of being able to search out the value in anything really worthwhile, no matter how unattractive it might appear on the surface. April 25, 1938 Mr. Paul R. Elliot, who has shown us travel pic¬ tures during previous years, returned with movies on Japan and the Coronation pictures in technicolor. While the reel on Japan was interesting, the shots of the Coro¬ nation were, of course, the main feature. Mr. Elliot who was there in person with his camera obtained some excellent shots of the procession, the crowds, and som • fair close ups of the King and Queen. Tuenty-four